Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1951 volume:

1951 T ALMA MATER foreword Before the fall of 1950, our class had been looking up to those before us, with respect lighting our faces for those who were to set the examples for us. Now we are that class, and we have reached the level where we are to set those examples for the underclassmen. And now, we are preparing for a step forward along the pathway of life. So far we have come together, and have been looking forward to this time as a glad one, forgetting that it is going to mean a time of parting. Now we are suddenly forced to remember this, and in spite of our triumph it makes us sad. Often in the days to come, when we arc thrown more and more upon our own guidance and intuition, our minds will travel back to this year, reminiscing the happy and joyful moments we have cjoyed here. Now, as we are nearing the end of the track, we are forced to slow down the rate of speed that we have been traveling. Here’s hoping that this Retrospect will bring back many memories of our high school career. May the class of “51” always be in the winning circle. ADMINISTRA TION SUPERINTENDENT MR. IRVIN L. CONRAD B'uffton College A. B.. Wittenberg College, Summer Term, Ohio State University, M. A. BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. A. A. Klipfel, Clerk; Dr. D. G. Gott; Mr. D. Richardson. (Seated) Mrs. W. C. Davis; Mr. W. E. Petty, President; Mr. C. Elsass, Vice President; Mr. E. Brentlinger, Business Manager. PRINCIPAL MR. FRANKLIN H. LAMAN Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Summer Term. Denison University, A. B., University of Michigan, M. A. DEANS MR. FERD W. GROSS Assistant Principal, Junior High Mathematics, General Mathematics, Visiting Teacher, Retrospect Advisor, Ohio University B. A., Ohio Northern University, Summer Term, Bowling Green State University M. A. MRS. CHARLES B. MILLER Civics, School Council Advisor, Head of the Social Science Dept., Miami University A. B., Ohio State University M. A. k Bv 7 MR. WALLACE BARR Vocational Agriculture: Future Farmers of America Advisor: Ohio State University B. S. MISS NEVELDA BECHDOLT Secretary to Principal. MR. H. C. BECKWITH Auto Mechanics: Metal Work: Drawing: Printing: Radio Club Advisor: Indiana State Teachers College B. S.: Ohio State University: General Motors Technical Institute Flint. Michigan. MRS. LUDWELL BINKLEY American History: World History: Y-Teens Advisor: Social Committee Advisor; Denison University A. B. MR. LUDWELL BINKLEY General Science: Biology: Senior Hi-Y Advisor: Freshman Class Advisor: Freshman Basketball Coach: Ohio Northern University B. S.: Ohio State University. MR- VICTOR BLANKE Algebra: Plane Geometry: General Math: Mechanical Corps Advisor: Director of Audio-Visual Education: Student Driving Course Instructor: Shelby County Normal School. Miami University B. S.: Ohio State University M. A. MISS LUCILLE BUSHONG English III; Girls Physical Education: Girls Athletic Association Advisor: Cheerleaders Advisor: Homeroom Advisor 11; Ohio Northern University B. S. MR. JOHN CRITES Solid Geometry; Advanced Algebra: Chemistry; Physics: Head of the Science Department: Sophomore Class Advisor: Defiance College A. B.: Ohio State University M. A. MR. ROBERT L. CULP Woodworking 1. 2. 3: Drawing 2. 3: Assistant Football Coach: Assistant Basketball Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach: Ohio State University B. S. MISS RUTH HOLL Spanish 1. 2: Latin 1. 2: English II: lantern Advisor: Spanish Club Advisor: Bluffton College A. B.: University of Tours. National University of Mexico. Summer Tour in Guatemala- MRS. HELEN HARTUP English III: Social Studies T. 8: Junior Y-Teens: Adrian College. Michigan. A. B. MISS ADA HUNT English I. IV: Chairman of English Department: Chairman of Dramatic Department: Ohio Wesleyan University A_ B.: Ohio State University M. A. MR. CARL HUTCHENS Bookkeeping; Distributive Education; Shorthand 2; Faculty Manager of Athletics; Commercial Club Advisor; Future Retailers Advisor; Indiana State B. S.: University of Pittsburg. MRS. ANDREW KOCH Secretary to Superintendent. MISS GENEURA LANNING Home Economics 1, 2, 3. 4; Future Homemakers of America Advisor; Junior Class Advisor; Wittenberg College B. S.; Ohio State University. MR. DARVIN LUGINBUHL Elementary High School Art; Bluffton College A. B. MR. DON LUSK Elementary High School Instrumental Music; Bowling Green State University B. Mus. MRS. FRANCES S. McFADDEN Home Economics I; General Science I; Seventh Grade Science; American Junior Red Cross Advisor; Ohio Wesleyan University. MR. ROBERT McCORMICK Head Coach for football, basketball baseball; Boys Physical Education, Health Hygiene; Science 7; Noon Hour Supervisor; Ohio State University B. S. MR. JAMES SINIFF Shorthand 1; Typing 1, 2; General Business; School Treasurer; Ohio Northern University; Bowling Green State University; Arizona State College. Tempe B. A. MRS. T. TOEWS MRS. NELLIE KOHLER Elementary vocal music; Mixed Chorus; Boys School Nurse. Glee Club; Girls Glee Club; Bluffton College. MRS. E. O. WUERCH Elementary vocal music; Mixed Chorus; Boys Glee Club; Girls Glee Club; University of Wisconsin. MRS. ALETHA BONNORANT Librarian MRS. ALMA PRESAR Librarian MISS LOUISE MILLER Librarian m:ss ruth sonnedecker Head Librarian MR. “MAC” McLEAN Custodian MR. SCHIERHOLT Engineer MRS. RINEHART Custodian MR. ZERKEL Custodian MRS. LUCILLE BROWN Cook MRS. ALMA PRUITT Cook MRS. HARRIET JACKSON Cook MRS. RUTH SHULER Cook CLASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: (L. to R.) II. Gregg, Service Director; M. Burden, President; B. Roeder, Secretary; R. Sheely, Vice President. COULD BE As the class of ’51 crosses the finish line, each one of them has his own private thoughts. Marriage, jobs, or Uncle Sam may be on their minds. But regardless of their thoughts now, next fall when the school bells ring, they’ll feel a little tug at their heart strings. SENIORS BYRON WESLEY ADAMS “Jack” “He who invented work should have finished it.” Industrial Arts Course HENRY ALTHOFF “Doc” “Please don’t hurry me, I have lots of time.” Business Course Basketball 3, 4; Boosters club; D. E. Club 4. JUNE LOUISE ARMSTRONG “Junie” “Many a smile she smote, many a wink she wunk.” Nursing Course Secretary of Homeroom 2; Band 2, 3. 4; President of Band 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Class Play; Y-Teens 3. 4; Orchestra 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Student Council 4; Assembly Committee 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Red Rectangle 2; Lantern Staff 3; Recreation Governing Board; D. E. Club 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Sr. Class Play. ROGER LEROY BAKER “Roger” “A baker who will really roll the dough.” Industrial Arts Course Jr. Hi-Y 1; Mixed Chorus 4; Mechanical Corp- 4; Basketball 1; Football Manager 4; Basketball manager 3, 4. LOUISE ANN BECIIDOLT Louie “This little girl is full of fun. But the truest pal under the sun.” Commercial Course Red Rectangle 2; Commercial Club 2, 3. 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club Treasurer 3; Secretarial Staff 4; Vice President 4. JEANNETTE M. BENDELE “Jeannette” She’s new to us; from Ottoville she came. But we’re glad to have her, just the same.” Nursing Course Transferred from Ottoville High School 4. MARY E. BELLAMY “Liz” “A disposition that’s sweet and sound, a girl who’s a pleasure to have around.” Home Economics Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2; Retro Staff 4; Literary Editor. DON BOTKIN “Don” “You look wise, pray correct that error.” Industrial Arts Course Football 1; Boys Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Mechanical Corps. MILFORD BOYER Ferdie” “Joking. laughing, teasing, too. Without ’ Ferd what would we do?” Science Course Boy Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Homeroom Vice President 1, 2. NANCY JANE BRAD1NG “Nancy” “Our Homecoming Queen was she. And a Queen She’ll always be. Nursing Course C. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 2; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4. CHARLES BRENTLINGER “Charles” The girls don’t worry this young lad.” Industrial Arts Course MARCIA A. BRENTLINGER “Marcia” “Loving, patient kind; Better words to describe her you’ll never find.” Nursing Course Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Rectangle 2; Band 3. 4; Lantern 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. TOM BROWN Tommie” “Word has just come to us that he has a mean way” with the ladies, too.” Business Course Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y President 2; President of Homeroom 3; Mixed Chorus, President 4. MARK BURDEN “Mickey” “To no one a real burden will he Ik . He can well take care of himself.” Science Course Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Jr. Class Play; Homeroom President 2; Senior Class President; Sr. Class Play. EARL CAMPBELL “Humphrey” “My idea of an agreeable person, is one who agrees with me.” Academic Course Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 1; Radio Club 1; Boys Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian of Mixed Chorus 3; Mechanical Corps. 2; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Chaplain 4; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play. WILLIAM JOHN CAMPER “Buff” One thing sure, wait and see, an auctioneer he’ll never be.” Industrial Arts Course Football 1, 2; Homeroom Service Director 2. WANDA RAE COMER Wanda” A big heart, and a soul that’s free. That’s Wanda from A to zr Business Course G. A. A. 1; Red Rectangle 2; Commercial Club 2, o, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, Sec.-Treas. 4. CONSTANCE F. COZAD ‘Connie Is she so quite and demure? Maybe — But don’t be too sure! Academic Course Red Rectangle 2; Y-Tcens 3, 4; Student Council 1; Lantern Associate Editor 3; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3. 4; Secretarial Staff 3, 4; Retro Staff 4; Junior Class Pluy; Red Cross Reporter 3; Pres. 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treas. 3; Boosters Chib 1. 2. 3, 4; Homeroom Service Director 3; Rec” Governing Board 1. 2. 3, 4; Sec. 2, 3, 4; English Scholarship Ada 2; D. E. Club 4; Sr. Class Play. ROBERT CHARLES CRAIG Bob Greater men than I have lived, but I doubt it.” Science Course Student Council 1; Band 1. 2; Photography Club 1; Mechanical Corps 1, 2, 4; Lantern 2. 3: Sports Editor 1. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Inter Nos 3, 4; Scholarship Tests: Gen. Science 1, Biology 2. Chemistry 3; Bovs Ensemble 3; Jr. Class Play; Essay Contest 2, 3; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; DON EMERSON CUMMINS “Abilene Shag “Who knows what he thinks? Industrial Art Course WILLIAM JOSEPH DOTY Doat “Who can say what thoughts and visions fill the fiery hearts of young men. Industrial Art Course ANNA E. EVERSMAN Ann A very sweet girl; a wonderful friend; Ask her, and her help she will gladly send. Commercial Course Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Soph. Y-Tecns 2; Sr. Y-Teens 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 2; D. E. Club 4; Pep Band 3; Sr. Class Play. ELIZABETH ANN FISCHER Liz “Diligently laboring over her books. Many good grades this way she hooks. Commercial Course Band 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2. 3; Red Cross Treas. 2; Pres. 3; National Red Cross Convention 3; Jr. Y-Teens 2; Sec. Staff 2. 3; G. A. A. 1; Pep Band 2; Homeroom Sec. 3; Social Committee 2; Scholarship Tests: Latin 1, Latin 2, English 3; Commerical Club Pres. 4. HAPPY GREGG Tex” She is kind, and sweet in every way, laughing and happy all the day. Academic Course Orchestra 1, 2; Photo Club 1; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Intramural Mgr. 2; Student Council 1, 3; Red Rectangle Vice-Pres. 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2, 3. 4;Retro Staff 4; Art Editor 4; Senior Class Service Director; Algebra Scholarship 1; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens Vice President 4; Sr. Class Play. JUNIOR GROSS Gross” He was as mild a mannered man, as ever scuttled ship or cut a throat. Industrial Arts Course Football 3. 4. KATHRYN E. HAGER “Kathryn” “Her loyalty will gain her happiness and success.” Commercial Course Band 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1. 2; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Retro 4; Secretary of H. R. 24. WILLIAM C. HARDESTY Bill” “A true blue farmer he will be.” Agriculture Course Jr. Ili-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Boys Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Student Council 2; Homeroom Vice President 2; F. F. A. President 4; National F. F. A. Convention 4; Sr. Class Play. PEGGY JOYCE HARTMAN “Peg “Remember her as one who loves her fellowmen.” Commercial Course G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Red Cross 3. 4; Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2; D. E. Club 4; Homeroom Secretary and Treasurer 2; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. VELMA L. HELMLINGER “Velma Friendly, kind, and always true. You’ll find her faults are very few. (.'ommerci.il Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. 4; Secretarial Staff 3, 4; Retrospect 4; Music Appreciation 2; Commercial Club Reporter 3, 4. MARY E. HENGSTLER “Mary” “A lassie gay and clever. Whose memory will last forever. Commercial Course Commercial Club 2, 3; Boosters Club 1. 2; Girls Glee Club 1. 2. ROSALYN HERRON “Hedge” “I love life with all its gaieties. Nursing Course G. A. A. 1. 2. 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4: Boo ter Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Sr. Cl as Play. DICK HOLE “Dick” “Whirling and turning in his hand, went his baton as he led our band.” Academic Course Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major L 4; Orchestra 1; Boys Glee Club 1, 4; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Hi-S' Secretary 4; Red Cross Secretary 4; Photo-graphy Club 2; Reserve Cheerleader 2; Band Governing Board 3, 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross Council 2. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sr. Class Play. HUTH M liOLLENBACHER “Ruth” “She’s quiet, she’s sweet. One whom all delight to meet.” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club I, 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; D. E. Club 4; Retrospect. McKAY HORN McKay” I’ll join Gabriel with my toot”.” Science Course Orchestra 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross Council 4; Reporter 4. THOMAS HAMS A rather quiet conservative fellow?” Science Course Radio Club 2; Photography Club 3; Mechanical Corps 3; Retrospect 4. ROGER I). KANTNER Rog” “To be satifsied, is to be sure you found the best.” Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Reporter 2; Treasurer 3; School Council 2. 3, 4; Vice President 4; Basketball 3; Jr. Class Play; Buckeye Boys’ State 3; Retrospect 4; Homeroom Vice Pres. 1; Homeroom President 2. MARIAN L. KATTER Marian” To know her is to love her. For nature made her what she is.” Commercial Course Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Chairman 2; Vice President 3; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Red Rectangle 2; President 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Cabinet 3; Jr. Red Cross Council 1, 3; Secretary 3; Jr. Class Play; Buckeye Girls’ State 3; Retrospect 4; Editor-in-Chief 4; Homeroom Service Director 1; Ada Scholarship Spanish 1; Sr. Class Play. WILLIS L. KELLER Willy” We have waited a long time for you to grow up Willie”.” Agriculture Industrial Arts Courses F. F. A. 1, 2. VIRGINIA C. KNOCH Ginny” “Never a sigh when you can sing. But laugh, like me, at everything. Home Economics Course Girls Glee Club 2; F. H. A. 2; Photography Club 3. CATHERINE H. KRIDLER Harriet” Clever, sweet, witty, too. Without her, what would we do?” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 4; Boosters Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Secretarial Staff 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 2; Student Council 4; D. E. Club 4; Secretary 4; Sec.-Treas. N. W. District Ohio Assn. D. E. C. A. 4; Homeroom Service Director 3; Music Appreciation 2; Junior Homecoming Attendant 3. Jk KAREN KUCK “Cookie” “Her great big smile and winning ways. Would set anyone’s heart in a daze.” Academic Course Girl’s Glee Club 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Lantern 2. 3; Asst. Editor 2; Editor 3; Soph. Y-Teens 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; Secretary 4; Red Cross 4; President of II. R. 1; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Retro Staff 4; Spanish 3, 4; Sec. 3; School Council 1; English Scholarship Ada 2; Sr. Class Play. PAUL LENHART ’Paul” “His words are few, But they ring true.” Industrial Arts Course Radio Club 2, 3, 4. JERRY MALUEG “Mousie” “Away with work, begone I say; Tbi; world was made for fun and play.” Industrial Arts Course Photo Club 1; Radio Club 2. DONALD MATHEWS “Mat” “The little chap who knows his stuff. The biggest job. to him i n’t enough.” Science Course Junior Hi-Y 1. 2; Basketball 1; School Council 1; Red Cross 2; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; V. Pres. 4; Retro Staff 4; Spanish Club 3, I; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3, 4. ROLAND JAMES METZ “Ronald” “Give me land lots of land and somebody to love.” Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; EDITH CAROL MINNICH •Edith” “My future will be to please appetites, and well I hope to do it.” Home Economics Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2. 3; F. II. A. 2. 3, 4; Vice President 3; Reporter 4; Y-Teens 3. 4; Commerical Club 3. JANE A. MORNINGSTAR “Janie “As pure as the morningstar I try to be and just as bright.” Business Course Soph. Y-Teens 2; F. II. A. 2; Commerical Club 2. 3; Sec- retary 3; Girls Glee Club 1, 2; Roosters Club 2. MARILYN JOAN MYERS “Marilyn” A smile that will overcome strife.” Business Course Soph. Y-Teens 2; F. H. A. 2; Commerical Club 2. 3; V. Pres. 3; Girls Glee Club 1.2; Boosters Club 2; Soph. Homecoming Attendant. DON NEWLAND “Don” “Our athletic hero is he. Always proud of him we will be.” Science Course Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Home Boom President 1; Vice President 2; Junior Class President; D. E. Club 4; President 4; Football Co-Captain 4; Basketball Captain 4. EMILY IRENE NEWLAND “Emily” “Come live in my heart and pay no rent.” Business and Home Ec. Course G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Y-Tccns 3, 4; Rea Rectangle 2, F. II. A. 2, 3, 4; Secretarial Staff 4; Commercial Club 2, 4; Boosters Club I, 2; District F. II. A. Vice President 3; President 4. JAMES ALTON NIETER “Muscles” “Why O why, does anyone worry. My! I never even hurry. Industrial Arts Course Boys Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. WILLIAM G. PETTY “Bill” Why didn’t somebody tell me before how great it is to be loved.” Science Course Photo Club 1, 2; Radio Club 2; Mechanical Corps 3; Boosters Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Ada Scholarship Chemistry 3. CAROL MAE PFENNING ’Carol” “To be a stenographer is her aim. She turns all work into a game.” Commercial Course Rand 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross Council 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Service Director 1; Secretary 2; Jr. Class Play; Junior Class Secretary 3; Retro Staff 4; Secretarial Staff 4; Lantern typist 3; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; English Scholarship Test 3. DEANE PRESAR “Deane” I’ve courted the rest. Now I’ll 'ticx to the best.” Agriculture Course Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Vice President 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; School Council 1, 3, 4; President 4; Boys Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Homeroom President 2, 3; Vice President 1; Ada Scholarship General Science 1; Biology 2; American History 3; Sr. Class Play. LORIS L. PRIESER “Lefty” “She’s not very tall, in fact, she’s quite small. She’s bright and jolly and well liked bv all.” Commercial Course Band 1. 2, 3; Girls Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 4; Home Room Service Director 2; Commercial Club 4. ADAM PRUITT “Adam” “He should l e chief kidder in a glove factory.” General Course Photography Club 2 3, 4; Mechanical Corps 2 3, 4. PAUL HICKERT “Paul” A good athlete if there ever was one, well liked by all.” Science Course Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Vice President 4; Boys Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Jr. H� -Y 2; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Retro King 4. BETTY J. ROEDER “Betty” Silent, attentive, sweet. Everything she does is neat.” Commercial Course Lantern 3; G. A. A. 1, 2; Red Rectangle 2; Secretarial Staff 2. 4; Homeroom Secretary 3; Jr. Class Play; Senior Class Secretary; American Legion Essay Content Award 3; Scholarship Test Algebra 1; Geometry 2. GEORGE EDW. RUCK “George” “He's every bit a man from Ix'ginnmg to end. You can count on George to be vour friend.” Industrial Arts Course Retro Staff 4; Baseball 3. 4. LUETTA RUCK “Luetta” Always out for fun and glee. The dark side of the cloud she fails to see.” Academic Course G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3; Girls Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2; School Council 1, 2. 3. 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Jr. Class Vice President 3; Y-Teens 3. 4; Reporter 2; Song Leader 3; President 4; Ada Scholarship Latin 3; Executive Board of Band 3; Sr. Class Play. NORMA RUCK “Norma” “A small Iwndle of happiness who will keep someone from being lonely.” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Red Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; President I; Reserve Cheerleader 2; Var ity 3. 4; Captain 4; D. E. Club 4; Reporter 4; Secretarial Staff 3. 4; Boosters Club 2. 3. 4; Retro Queen 4. MARY E. SCHINDLER ‘Mary” “Jolly, gay, and full of fun. Her job in life will be well one.” Nursing Course Jr. Red Cross Council 1. 2; Girls Glee Club 1. 2; Red Rec-t angle 2; Commercial Club 2. 3, 4; Vice President 2; President 3; Y-Teens 3, 4. NED SCHULER “Ned” “Not too serious, not to gay. But a very good fellow in every way.” Business Course Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Boys Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 MARILYN E. SCHULTZ “Mickey” “Good sport, good classmate, good friend, lustlv so will she be to the end.” Business Course G. A. A. 1, 2; Red Rectangle 2; Girls Glee Club 1, 2; Music Appreciation 2; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Secretarial Staff 4; D. E. Club 4; Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer 1; Secretary 2. MARY LU SCHWER “Lu Lu” 'Witty, hasty, very clever Is she ever quiet? Never.” Commercial Course Vice-President of H. R. 2; Band 1. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Sophomore Y-Teens 2; 1). K. 1; Y-Teens 3. 4; Secretarial Staff 3; Red Cross 2; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA R. SHULTZ “Barbie” “Sweet little Miss well liked by all.” Home Economics Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2; Boosters Club 2; Red Rectangle 2. P FREDRICK M. SHAW “Fred” Where mischief is there am I.” Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice-President; Student Council 1, 2. 3. 4; Junior Hi-Y 1; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Retro 4; Business Manager Jr. Class Play. RICHARD E. SHEELY “Slug” “The weight of many and the wit of one.” Industrial Arts Course Football 1; Student Council 2. 3; Glee Club 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LOIS ANN SHOLLER “Pug” “Lois is a friend to everyone: She’s jolly, kind, and full of fun.” Home Economics Course Transferred from New Knoxville School 2; Girls Glee Club 3, 4. KEITH R. SHUSTER Keith” “A quiet, sturdy fellow with ability and will. Industrial Arts Course Football 1, 2, 4. PATRICIA A. SIATTERY “Pat” “The world delights in sunny people.” Commercial Course Girl; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3; Sophomore Y-Teens 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Boosters Club 1, 2, 3; Secretarial Staff 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; D. E. 4. LARRY LEE SMITH Smitty” “A little nonsense now and then Is cherished by the best of men.” Science Course Retro 4; Radio Club 1; Mechanical Corp- 3. 4; Senior Hi-Y 3, 4; Sr. Class Play. JACK SNYDER “Jack” “He thought clear through the work! and then around it.” Academic Course Transfered from Huntsville. Texas 3; Geometry Scholarship Test 3; Radio Club 4. MARY LOl’ SPEES “Louie” She's the girl with the winning way; Her smile sticks with us throughout the day.” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2; Rod Rectangle 2; Y-Teens 3. 4. G A A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4; D. E. 4. NORMA JEAN STAHLER “Norma” She «;uiet. cheerful, and all the rot. That makes her friendship of the best.” Business and Home Economics Course G. A. A 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club I. 2. S. 4. KERMIT STROH Kermir” A cvxxl sport who will lease htg prints in the sands of time.” Business Course Football 1. 2 3. 4 Basketball 1. 2. S. 4. Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 Sensor H -Y 1 4. President 4. Retro 4; Secretary of H. H I; rsesident of H R 2; Vke-Pre-adee of H R. 3. Service Daertxr 3; Amnum c er the Inter Comm system 3. 4. Bootf-Ch I. 2. 3. 4. GENE A. THRUSH Red” ‘This young fellow with the fiery ri d hair. H.in caught many a poor girl in his snare.” Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Senior Hi-Y 3; Vice-President If. R. 1; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4. MARILYN SUE THRUSH “Marilyn” ‘She's the one we'll always condemn; As the girl loved bv all the men.” Academic Course Band 1 2; Orchestra 2; Girls Glee Club 1; Student Council Secretary 1. 2. Red Rectangle 2. Y-Teens 3. 4; G. A A 1. 2. 3. 4; Boosters Club 1. 2. 3. 4. 1-.mteni 2. 3; Jr. Class Play; H. R. President 1; Retro Staff 4; fr. Class Play SALLY LOU WEBB “Sally” “A kind, sweet, gentle girl. Whose friendship is a precious pearl.” Home Economics Course Glee Club 1. 2; G. A. A. 2; Y-Teens 3. 4. ELEANOR JUNE WILLS Short, sweet, and saucy— Who baby are you?” Commercial Course Homeroom Treasurer 1; G. A. I. 2. 3. 4. Glee Club 1. 2. 1 4. Mixed Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Y-Teens 3. 4; Treasurer 4. Red Rectaoxfie 2; Recreation Gor-rrnmc Board; BcvMCert Oub 1. 2 5. 4. Jr. Oases Flay 3- SHARLENE WILLS “Shari” “We always find Sharlene jolly and ready for a good time.” Commercial Course Red Rectangle 2; Y-Tecns 3, 4; (;. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Girls Glee Club 1; D. E. Club 4; Boosters Club 1. 2, 3, 4. MARY E. WINEMILLER “Mary” “The kind of girl who will always have many friends.” Home Economics Course Booster Club 1, 2, 3. 4; F. II. A. 1; Girls Glee Club 1; I). E. Club 4; Retro Staff 4. DONOVAN A. WINGET “Don” “This world knows nothing of its greatest men.” Industrial Arts Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Football 1. SALLY LEE ZERKEL “Sally” “A smile and a friendly word for all.” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 3, 4; Historian 3; Vice President 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; D. E. Club 4. I JANET ROSE ZORN “Janet” A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warm, to comfort and command.” Commercial Course Girls Glee Club 1, 2; F. JI. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; D. E. Club 4; Photography Club 3. I. Retro King and Queen. 2. The Royal Party, 4. Sr. Hi-Y Formal Initiation. S. The Coronation. 5. Sr. Y-Teens Formal Initiation. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: (L. to H.) A. Baeumel, Secretary; D. Niemeyer, Vice President; G. Crossley, Service Director. Seated: I). Richardson, President. JUNIORS Homeroom 3 Row 1: Don Archer, Jean Armer, Kenneth Bailey, Richard Bchm, Patsy Berry. Don Burden. Row 2: Marjorie Ann Burkhard, Ruth Butler, Doyle Campbell, Charlotte Christler, Curtis Copeland, Guy Cross ley. Row 3: Robert Cunningham, Patty Dardio, Don Daughters, Jack Earl, James Emrick, Dorothy Engel. Row 4: Norman Erb, Arnold Fiebelkom, Merle Fisher, Paul Fisher, Ned Frank, John Frazier. Hi is class has reached the three-quarter mile post, and the class of '51 hopes that they will carry on successfully to reach the finish line in record time. JUNIORS Homeroom 3 The Jr. Class play was a huge success. The entire cast agreed it was a thrilling night, hut the every-night practices were “loads of fun.” Miss Patsy Berry was chosen as homecoming attendant. Don Newland was chosen as her escort. Row 1: Wendell Frazier, Jerry Freeman, Mary Gross, Neva Jane Gross, Shirley Gross, Jerry llardacre. Row 2: Bill Hendershot, Virginia Hittepole, Jerry Hoegner, Marilyn Hollenbacher, Doris Hotchkin, Nonna Hudson. Row 3: Betty Jones, Don Kachelries,, John Kantner, Joan Kelley, Harold Kinstle, Lester Koch. Row -i: Anita Kohler, Ordell Lambert, Carolyn Leffel, Flora Mae Lotridge, Lois Lunz, Meredith Marker. JUNIORS Homeroom 3 Row 1: Carl Martin. Carolyn Mees, Chester Merkle, Pati Anne Miller, Man.' Lou Morey, Doris Momingstar. Row 2: Vernon Myers, Donna Niemeyer, Shirley Ann Parish, John Parlette, Martha Parlette, Barry Paul. Row 3: John Phillips, Richard Presar, Oscar Ramgc, Gloria Roineke, Don Richardson, Marcia Rickert. Row 4: June Rostorfer, Virginia Rostorfer, Jesse Rupert, Dale Schicrholt, Don Schierholt, Kathleen Schneider. Planning the Prom was their special task at which they did a very good job. For this we say. “Thanks a million.” “We'll never forget it.” JUNIORS Homeroom 3 If the underclassmen will follow the example that this class has set, they won’t go wrong, for they know what’s to be done and do it. How I: Floa Schnell, Gene Schoffner, Mary Schuler, Arthur Shaw, Dorothy Sholler, Jo Ann Stanley. Row 2: Dolores Stiles, Freddie Stolzenbach, Dale Thomas, Pat Thuman, Helen Marie Timmerman, Mary Ann Veit. Row 3: Ruthie Vorhees, James Watt, Marilyn Weber, Ralph Webb. Marlene Winter. Alice Baeumel. Row 4: Donna Jean Gould. Mary Ann Myers. 1. Singing Cowgirls. 2. Y-Teen Christmas Party. 3. Merry Christmas. 4. Work hard kids! 5. Speed? Errors! 6. Broom Dance. 7. Music Maestro, PLEASE! 8. Try It. 9. Music! Music! Music! 10. Sr. Hi-Y Formal Initiation. SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE Homeroom 31 Kow 1: Emma Jane Abe, Dean Agner. Jonnie Anspaugh, Dean Armstrong, Richard Arnold, Mary Beam. Row 2: William Benzing, Wanda Bice, Melvin Bobb. Electa Botkin, Earl Bowcrsock, Roberta Bracxney. Row 3: Charles Brading, Shirley Brading, Elnora Brenneman, Vernon Brentlinger, Dan Brown, Billy Burden. Row 4: Carol Burgoon, Jim Delong, Ida Lou Earl, Marilyn Elsass, Dolores Fisher, Mary Ann Fledderjohann. Row 5: Sandra Freeman, Margaret Frame, Donna Jean Frank. The big event for the sophomores was the night they were invited as guests of the freshmen at the Freshman-Sophomore Dance, which was a big success and enjoyed by all. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) V. Brentlinger, Secretary; D. Brown, Vice President; C. Burgoon, Sendee Director. Seated: C. Brading, President. SOPHOMORE Homeroom 32 The sophomores chose Miss Nancy Metzger as their attendant to the queen. She chose as her escort, Dan Brown. Officers: (Standing L. to H.) J. McDonald, Secretary; N. Metzger, Vice President; H. Hainan, Service Director. Seated: M. Prieser, President. Row 1: Valery Glaser, Shirley Goodwin, Roger Unman, Nancy Headapohl, Sharon Hoegner, Evelyn Knntner. A i Row 2: Barbara Knoch, Sue Koch, Shirley Kuck, Alice Lawyer, Marlene Loegel, Evelyn Lunz. Row 3: Joanne Lunz, John Lunz, Phyllis Luther, Richard McCormick, Jean McDonald, John Marker. Row 4: Nancy Metzger, Warren Muster, Kay Myers. Roland Myers, Jeannine Nan , Bruce Neidemire. Row 5: Barbara Ott, Miriam Prieser, Carolyn Pruitt, Kenneth Orchard. SOPHOMORE Homeroom 23 Row 1 KrnnV Remoke. Lms Remeko. Tom Rickert. Ruth Rocdiger. Franklin Rn'tnrfer. Martha Ruck. Row 2: Phyllis Schauh. Tom Schnell. Anna Schroer. Bvnm Schumaker. Carl Schumann. Jim Schumann. Row Jack Selover. Marlon. Shaw. Shirley S helm . I me. Vivian Stabler Nancx Stroh. Charles Tester. Row 4: Artie Thitoff. Gene Tippi.. Dick Veil. Rohb Wallace. Dons Walls. Bert Webb. Row S: Marilyn Webb. John Webb. Kenneth Wehner. Melvin Werling. Paul Wilises. Barbara WoMr The sophomores have finished their second year ai Rlume High School. Two more years and the race for the class of 58 will be finished. Officers: (Standing L. to li T. Schnell. Secretary; J. Schumann. Vice President. F. Rostorfer. Service ] iroctor. Seated: C. Schumann. President. Row 6; Mar Wrieley, Norma 2w“ichel. 1. Back from lunch. 4. Fresh.—Soph. Dance. 7. Chaperons. 10. Puppet show. 2. Bisecting—Ooie! Gooie! 5. Band II. 8. Hi-Y Motto. 11. Tap dancing. 3. Assembly. 6. Charlie McCarthy? 9. Interesting? 1. GAA Initiation. 4. A Christmas scene. 7. My hobby? 2. Win a turkey! 5. Hubba! Hubba! 8. GAA Formal Initiation. 3. Ouch!! 6. Chow Time. 9. Learning to sew. FRESHMEN Homeroom 17 Kow 1: Jon Albers, Kenneth Althoff, Connie Ankennan, Charles Armstrong, Helen Bailey, Larry Baldwin. How 2: Patricia Bell, Marjorie Botkin, Donna Jean Bowden, Nancy Bower sock, Wilma Bowersock, Donald Brackney. Row 3: Claude Britt, Cynthia Brookhart, Ronnie Brewer, Mary Butler. The race to success Is just beginning, Their goal they will make To always be winning. Officers: (Standing I . to R. 11. Bailey, Secretary, C. Brook-!;rt. Vice Pre ident; C. Britt. Service Director. Scate.l: C. Armstrong, President. FRESHMEN Homeroom 34 Marilyn Reineke and Max Maxson were chosen, Princess and Prince, respectively, to the Retro King and Queen. This homeroom was second high in the purchase of basketball season tickets. Officers: (Standing L to R.) J. Campbell Secretary; P. Davis, Vice President; R. Copeland, Service Director. Seated: V. Gregg. President. Row 1: Tom Camper, John Campbell, Cynthia Row 2: Judith Cornell, Gene Cummins, Hetty Row 3: Marilyn Ebert, Evelyn Engel. Shirley Row 4: Janet Finkenhine, Bruce Goodwin. Harshbarger. Row 5: Mahlon Harrod, Catherine Hartman, Conrad, Don Cole, Patty Copeland, Robert Copeland. Davis, Norma Davis, Peggy Jo Davis, Alice Do eck. Engel, Jean Erh, Don Ever.sman, Suzanne Fantz. Virginia Gregg. Esther Gross, Ronnie Gross, Shirley Dwain lleadapohl, Elizabeth Headapohl. FRESHMEN Homeroom 16 Row 1: Phyllis Hengstler, Sandra Herndon, Shirley Hern, Ned Holder, Marcia Howe, Margaret Hunton. Row 2: Patricia Jinkerson. Carol Johnson. Wade Jung, Jim Katterheinrich, Roland Kennedy, Ray Kerst. Row 3: Dick King, Marilyn Kin tie. Jay Koenig, Joan Kuck, Becky Lament, Patricia Lee. The freshmen boys are on the first turn of the race in sports. We wish these athletically inclined freshmen the best of luck. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) B. Lament, Secretary; J. Kuck, Vice President; R. Kennedy, Service Director. Seated: J. Koenig, President. FRESHMEN Homeroom 7 (Jiving an assembly, Trying to make the team, Show that these freshmen Are always on the beam. Officers: (Standing L to H.) C. Niemeycr, Secretary; C. Phillips, Vice President; B. Metzger, Service Director. Seated: B. Presar, President. Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Phillips. Row I; Absent: Norma Liston, Carol Lunz, Dorothy Lunz, George Marker. Max Maxson. Barbara Metzger. Connie Miller. John Miller, Barbara Minnich, James Moore Richard Morningstar, Alvin Myers. Connie Naurice, George Niemeyer. Gene Oakman, Byron Parlette. Martha Petty, Connie Jean Polen, Bert Presar. Larry Michael. FRESHMEN Homeroom 24 How 1: John Doty, Dorothy Pruitt, Mary Rausch, Marilyn Reinckc, Celia Richardson, Marilyn Weber. Row 2: Karen Werner, Lee Wincmiller, Kathleen Wolfe, Rose Wrigley, Betty Wyncgar, Martha Yant. Row 3: Bill Zerkel, Ralph Zorn, Shirley Rinehart, Betty Roberts, Susan Schierholt, Lee Shioyer. Row 4: Dennis Singleton, Dick Sinalhvood, Ruth Snyder, Shirley Stevenson, David Stoll. Kinily Strollni. Row 5: Bobby Tabler, Jeffry Telljohn. Janice Tobias, Larry Thuman, Jim Webb. Absent: Tom Wills. Scholarships, exams, Tests galore. You can be sure They’ll make the score. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) J. Telljohn. Secretary; L. Thuman, Vice President; K. Wolfe, Service Director. Seated: D. Smallwood, President. HDIH ifOfArilf EIGHT GRADE Homeroom 9 and 11 Row 1: Milo Agnew, Samira Banghart, Edgar Bobb, Rose Marie Bryan, Rable Burdge, Barbara Dresher, James Frey, John Haynes. Row 2: Teddy Hasis, Patty Hutchens, Shirley Katterhenry, Warren Keller, Myma Kennedy, Gene Knoch, Tom Kuck. Joe Lamhorne. Row 3: Donald Malueg, Sally Metzger, Doris Myers, James Naylor, Fred Parish, Mary Jane Parlette, Meredith Plummer, Lois Rausch. Row 4: Jean Reineke, Carolyn Romshe, Junior Scheblo, Barbara Seitz, Larry Timmerman, Ruth May Thomas, Barbara Vance, Harry Burkhard. Row 5: Douglas Parlette. Carol Jean Kaeck, Don Abbey, Tom Baker, Robert Behm, Rose Marie Bowden, Ronald Burk. Freda Bowersock. Row 6: Shirley Bowersock, Mary Cunningham, Maxine Doscck, Jack Gierhart, James Gott, Ronald Gross, Hilda Hollenbacher, Ronnie Huebner. Row 7: Ronald Kohler, Sue Leffel, Merlene Louth, Kenneth Lunz, Larry Metzger, Douglas Reed, Noel Ritchie. Tom Smith. Row 8: Ruth South, James Specs, Donald Stabler, Kenneth Tobias, Ferd Vorhees, Mac Walker, Carol Webb, Billy Weber. Row 9: Phyllis Wright, Richard Shroyer. Lee Reineke. Coming to the starting point of the race, these runners will be in fine shape next fall. SEVENTH GRADE Homeroom 13 and 14 Row 1: Wayne Burden, James Cole, Charles Comer, Robert Crow, James Fogt, Donnie Hengstler, Maurice Herron, William Kattman, Rollin Kennedy. Row 2: Kenneth King. Dean Koch, Edwin Koch, Angela Kuck, Marilyn Leffel, Gerald Locke, Sharon Lunz, Janet Mathews, Carmen McCormick. Row 3: Susan McElroy, Mary Myers, Jack Naylor, Jerry Ott, Paul Rausch, Juanita Ruck, Donald Schumann, Robert Schroer, Donald Thitoff. Row 4: Rodney Vance, Richard Watt, Clifford Webb, Francis Webb, Gary Webb, Jerry Wenning, Billie Ivie, Charles Lee, Lois Alliey. Row 5: Roy Annesser .Sue An tram, Jennine Bailey, Carolyn Botkins. Charlene Bowsher, Sally Brad-ing, William Brauer, Joe Brodie, Larry Brown. Row 6: Marjorie Brown, Denny Cory, Larry Dardio, Connie Dill, Shirley Elsass, John Gosnell. Dianne Hainan, Dianna Lee Hangen, John Hardacre. Row 7: Wyman Haskins, James Heinrich, Terry Herwig, Stanley Hoegner. Larry Kantner, Karen Kah, Arthur Klipfel, Terry Koenig, Georganna Koch. Row 8: Nancy Lament, Drusilda Meier, Doris Phillips, Don Presar, Beverly Reed, John Richardson, Donald Ruck, Larry Sheipline, Leland Shroyer. This class was high in the purchasing of basketball season tickets. They are very proud to have won the banner from the juniors. Jr. Hi-Y Grand March Swing your partner Homeroom Big Shots A CTIVITIES Majorettes: (L. to K.) P. Thuman, R. Herron, N. Brading. Bottom Row: D. Benzing, L. Reineke, J. Hoegner, B. Paul. M. Parlette, F. Stolzenbach, K. Werner, M. Petty. Row 2: C. Brading, J. Armstrong, N. Headapold. M. Elsass, S. Kuck, R. Brackney, M. Howe, D. Myers, A. Schroer, S. Katterhenry, I), llotchkin. Row 3: R. Roedigcr, M. Wrigley, P. Frame, J. Schuman, J. Kuck, W. Jung, G. Knock, L. Koch, M. Rausch. Absent: J. Rupert. BAND 1 The Blumc High Band won second place and an award of $50 at Piqua's Annual Corn Festival. The hand will also present several concerts in the spring. It is now directed by Mr. Don Lusk. Mr. Don Lusk, Band Director. Dick Hole, Drum Major. Majorettes: M. Katter, M. Schuler, K. Hager. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) C. Brookhart, P. Bell, M. Winter, D. Fisher. S. Brading, E. J. Abe, C. Phillips, C. Conrad, C. Richardson, M. Botkins, L. Thuman, R. Webb, J. Ott. Row 2: J. Stahler, T. Schnell, D. Armstrong, 1). Richardson. B. Ott. B. Lament, M. Eisert, D. Frank, J. Naus, C. Mees, C. Schumann. Row 3: D. Kachelrics, B. Jones, T. Rickert, B. Nei demire, M. Burkard, 1. Rickert. M. Brentlinger, S. Koch, M. Ruck, A. Eversman. BAND 1 At each home football game and several of the away games, you will see the Blume High School Band marching and performing clever stunts on the football gridiron. During the basketball season the pep band plays which consists of members of the band. Officers: Standing (L to R.) B. Lament, Freshmen Representative; M. Burkhard. Secretary; I). Hole. Drum Major; F. Stolzen-bach. Student Conductor; B. Xeidemire, Sophomore Representative; M. Parlette, Reporter; Nl. Rickert, Vice President; J. Armstrong, President; R. Herron, Librarian. BAND 2 Blumc High has had a second band for three years. After passing an audition, the members are eligible for Band 1. They also have the opportunity of appearing on the football gridiron for one performance a year. It was under the direction of Mr. Don Lusk. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) P. Davis, X. Metzger, S. Harshbarger, C. Lunz, B. Seitz, P. Hutchens, B. Dresher, K. Hartman, M. Parlette, R. Brvon, C. Kaeck. Row 2: M. Prieser, J. Naylor, C. Rausch, S. Stephenson, D. Smallwood, S. Banghart, S. Fantz, G. Gregg, R. Thomas, M. Agnew, D. Parlette Row 3: P. Hengstler, M. Kennedy, C. Romshe, B. Wolfe, B. Parlette, L. Schroyer, R. Burdge, M. Shaw, J. Haynes, R. Copeland. Row 4: J Scheblo, J. Lambome, H. Burkard, J. Reineke, R. J. Snyder, M. Plummer, K. Wolfe, E. Bobh, J. Cornell, S. Metzger. PEP BAND Bottom Row: (L. to R.) J. Rupert, J. Stabler, D. Hotchkins, F. Stolzenbach, M. Burkhard, J. Schuman. Row 2: D. Frank, N. Headapohl, S. Brading, P. Frame. B. Ott. D. Kaehelries. Row 3: S. Koch, M. Rrcntlinger, M. Ei.scrt, C. Phillips, C Richardson, T. Rickert. Row 4: R. Webb, J. Hoogner, L. Remckc. Student Conductor: Fred Stolzenbach. MAJORETTES (L. to R.) N. Brading, P. Thuman, R. Herron, K. Hager, M. Schuler, M. Katter. 1. GAA Playnight. 4. Concentrating?? 7. Retro Workers. 2. Ambitious! 5. Brrr!! 8. Posing?? Working?? 3. Summer fun. G. 1950 Prom Decorators. 9. Artists at work. 10. Bathing Beauties Ahhhh!! MIXED CHORUS Cff iters: (Standing L. to R.) I). Presar, Librarian; P. Rickert, Vice President; B. Fisher, Librarian. Seated: M. Rickert. Secretary; T. Brown, President. The Blume High Mixed Chorus is a group of over sixty voices which is the main representative choral group of Blume. More than in rigid voice-training, the group specializes in the enjoyment of singing together. We are not a highly trained unit, but we do look forward to each chorus period. It was under the direction of Mrs. Toews and Mrs. Wuerch. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) D. Archer, C. Christler, J. Wills, K. Kuck, V Brading. G. Reineke, L. Ruck, N. Hudson, 1). Stiles, P. Berry, M. Veit, J. Stanley. Row 2: D. Niemeyer, H. Kridler, A. Baeumel, F. Schnell. M. Myers, M. Rickert, M. Winter, R. Roediger, Nl. Brentlingcr, P. Thuman, M. Gross, P. Dardio, C. Mees, C. Co ad. Row 3: P. Rickert, B. Fisher, B. Hardesty, N. Stroh, D. Prnitt. J. McDonald, V. Glaser. A. Kohler, P. Miller, J. Armstrong, M. Burkard, R. Butler, K. Myers, X. Gould. Row 4: D. Armstrong. D. Presar, D. Hole, D. Newland, D. Campbell, T. Brown, M. Boyer, R. Craig, J. Phillips, I). Botkins, F. Stolzenlmch J. Watt, C. Brading, R. Presar. e Bottom Row: (L. to R.) K. Schneider. H. Timmerman, J. Wills, J. Rostorfer, R. Braekney, C. Miller, A. Doseck, X. Hudson, Mrs. Towes, Adv. Row 2: M. Winter, J. Kelly, M. Rickert, M. Veit, E. Kantner, C. Conrad, M. Schuler, K. Myers, M. Myers. Row 3: M. Ruck, M. Fledderjohunn. E. Lunz, F. Schnell, A. Kohler. D. Stiles, E. Gross, L. Prieser, H. Kridler. Row 4: H. Gregg, S. Parish, 1). Hotchkins, M. Katter, J. Lunz, S. Koch, M. Burkard, J. Armstrong, X. Stroll. Absent: V. Hclmlinger, B. Jones, D. Sholler, A. Thitoff. GIRLS GLEE CLUB The first semester the Girls Glee Club was under the direction of Mrs. Toews. The second semester it was under the direction of Mrs. Wuerch. The girls are planning to participate in the Spring concert. Fred Waring’s songs were sung the first semester. Officers: Standing (L. to R.) J. Wills, Secretary; M. Rickert, I ibrarian; M. Veit, Librarian. Seated: J. Kelley, Vice-President; F. Schnell, President. Officers: Standing (L. to K.) E. Campbell. Librarian. T. Brown. V. Pres., R. Sheely, Librarian. Seated: M. Boyer, President. BOYS' GLEE CLUB 1 he Rlume High Boy s Glee Club is more than an ordinary place for the musically inclined males of the school to forget their troubles and join in the fellowship of song. It’s this change from the rag-tag grind of school that the boys secretly enjoy. It was under the direction of Mrs. Toews and Mrs. Wuerch. Bottom Row (L. to R.) D. Archer, B. Webb, C. Schumann, T. Rickert, F. Rostorfer, J. Schumann, J. Schumann, Mrs. Toews, Advisor. Row 2: I). Kacheleries, G. Shoffner, B. Fisher, O. Ramge, J. Delong, F. Stol enbach, R. Presar, Nl. Burkard. Row 3: D. Hole, P. Rickert, D. Newland, D. Armstrong, J. Watt, D. Winget, M. Werlmg. Row 1: R. Sheely, E. Campbell, M. Boyer, T. Brown, R. Craig. Absent: N. Schuler, J. Xeiter, P. Wilges. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Siniff, Adv., D. Fisher, M. Loegel, J. Armstrong, 1). Presar, R. Kantner, P. Berry, F. Rostorfer, Mrs. Miller. Adv. Row 2: H. Kridler, M. Rickert, P. Frame, J. Kelly. A. Kohler, G. Crossley, . Brading, L. Ruck. Row 3: Mr. Laman, Adv., F. Shaw, K. Wehner, D Richardson, J. Phillips, J. Hard acre, P. Schnub. SCHOOL COUNCIL The Blume High School Council is composed of students from each class of the four upper grades of the school and two faculty members. It’s purpose is to provide a means of adequate government and management of all extracurricular activities. It is also meant to develop the spirit, ideals, and the practice of good citizenship in the school. All in all, the Blume High School Council tries to make the best better for the school. Officers: (Standing I . to RA J. Armstrong. Secretary; R. Kantner, Vice President. Seated: D. Presar, President. Officers: Standing (L. to H.) I). Hole, Vice-President; E. Campbell, Chaplain; D. Mathews, Secretary. Seated: K. Stroll, President. SENIOR Hl-Y The Senior Hi-Y Club is a Christian Organization composed of junior and senior boys. It is a national organization of which the Blume Hi-Y is a member. The meetings will be planned to carry out the platform of the club which is, “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school higher standards of Christian Character.” In addition, a chance for social expression will be planned for in the way of play nights, picnics, and parties. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) B. Petty. B. Craig. D. Presar. D. Hole, D. Mathews, E. Campbell, J. Watt. Row 2: G. Crossley. J. Hard acre. B. Fisher, D. Richardson, X. Erb. W. B. Hendershot III, I). Archer, O. Ramgc. Row 3: L. Smith, F. Shaw, (). Lambert, W. Frazier. A. Fiebelkom, D. Campbell. D. Burden, M. Burden. Row 4: J. Frazier, W. Hardesty, J. Rupert, V. Meyers, I). Kacheleries, A. Shaw, R. Presar. K. Bailey, J. Freeman. Advisor: Mr. Binkley. Absent: K. Stroh. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) M. Marker, K. Hager, M. Thrush, B. Jones, G. Reineke. H. Gregg. K. Kuck, J. Wills, L. Ruck, M. Winter. P. Miller, M. Parlette, F. Schncll, R. Hollenbacher, D. Xiemeyer, M. Katter, C. Leffel, Mrs. Binkley Adv. Row 2: M. Brent linger, M. Weber, R. Herron. J. Armstrong, X. Brading, C. Cozad, J. Kelley P. I human. X. Hudson, 1). Stiles. P. Slattery. X. Ruck. M. Specs, S. Webb, K. Schneider, 11. Timmerman, S. Wills. Row 3: C. Christler, X. Gross. D. Morningstar. M. Gross, P. Dardio, I). Engel, A. Kohler, M. Bnrkard, X. Gould, R. Butler, C. Mees, M. Veit. M. Myers, R. Vorhees, J. Armer. Row 4: A. Ever mu an, E. Xewland. M. Schindler, D. Hotchkin, V. Hittepolc, E. Minnich, M. Schuler, S. Parish, F. Lotridge. L. I.unz, J. Stanley, M. Rickert, H. Kridler. L. Prieser, S. Zerkel. J. Rostorfer, P. Berry. Absent: P. Hartman. V. Rostorfer, Nl. Schwer. Y-TEENS The Y-Teens of Blume High School was formed in order to bring a better understanding of womanhood to teen-age girls. It teaches better Christian understanding, better morals, and getting along with one another. Throughout the year the girls send candy, clothes, and other necessities to girls in foreign lands in order to make friendships with them as well as with those here at home. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) K. Kuck. Secretary; H. Gregg, Vice President; J. Wills, Treasurer. Seated: L. Ruck, President. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) V. Brentlinger. Secretary; B. Wallace, Vice President. Seated: C. Brad mg, President. JUNIOR Hl-Y The Junior Hi-Y is the youngest member of the YMCA. Its purpose is to create and maintain a Christian attitude among the boys. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Crites, Adv., I). Armstrong, G. Tippe. C. Brading, B. Wallace, V. Brent-linger, J. Marker. Row 2: D. Brown, R. Veit. R. Arnold. B. Neidemire, C. Armstrong. M. Maxson. B. Presar. Row 3: G. Marker, J. Delong, M. Werling, A. Myers, C. Schumann, W. Benzing. Row 4: B. Parlette. R. Human. T. Schnell, G. Xiemevcr, L. Baldwin, D. Smallwood, D. Miller. Bottom Row: M. Ruck, C. Pruitt, P. Schaub, S. Brading, M. Loegel, V. Glaser, W. Bice. Row 2: S. Goodwin, P. Frame, E. Botkin, C. Burgoon, N. Metzger, 13. Fisher, S. Hoegner, M. Prieser, K. Myers. Row 3: M. Shaw, J. McDonald, R. Roediger, 13. Frank, I. Earl, E. Kantuer, N. Headapohl. Row 4: N. Stroll, J. Lunz, S. Koch, E. Lunz E. Brenneman, B. Ott. SOPHOMORE Y-TEENS The purpose of the Sophomore Y-Teens is to obtain a better Christian understanding and gain new friendships. During the past year they sent chocolate bars to Europe as a Christmas project, sponsored a dance after a basketball game, gave a joint assembly, and had a party with the Sophomore Hi-Y. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) P. Schaub, Vice President; C. Pruitt, Reporter; M. Loegel, Secretary-Treasurer. Seated: S. Brading, President. Officers: Standing (L. to H.) K. Bailey, Trens., J. Parlettc. Reporter, F. Shaw, V. Pres. Seated: I). Presar, Sec., B. Hardesty, Pres., H. Kinstle. Sentinel. F. F. A. The F. F. A. is an organization of farm boys designed to develop competent leadership, create a love for country life, improve the farm home, to develop character, and to encourage improvement in scholarship. Our local F. F. A. has had a Gold Metal Parliamentary Procedure Team for the past two years. Thornton Hole, graduate of 1950, and Deane Presar received State Farmers Degrees. Bottom Row: (L. to K.) V. Brentlingcr, D. Hendapohl, W. Kinstle, J. Parlettc, F. Shaw, B. Hardesty, D. Presar, B. Wallace, C. Armstrong, F. Rostorfer. Row 2: B. Parlette, C. Tester, A. Myers, V. Myers, D. Kacheleries, G. Shoffner, B. Goodwin, D. Morningstar, R. Metz, B. Presar. Row 3: G. Thrush, N. Holder, M. Werlmg, M. Fisher, D. Thomas, R. Presar, K. Archer, W. Frazier A. Shaw, Mr. Barr Adv. Row 4: G Niemeyer J. Phillips. C. Nlerkle, D. Richardson, R. Kantner, D. Brackney, R. Myers, L. Koch, J. Frazier, J. Rupert. F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America consist of girls in all of the four grades, working together and planning for tomorrow. At Christmas, the F.H.A. and the F.F.A. had a combined Christmas party. In March the District F.H.A. held their meeting at Blume High School, with Emily Newland as president. Bottom Row: W. Bice, P. Jinkerson. D. Frank, E. Newland, J. Rostorfer, S. Zerkel, C. Miller, R. Roediger, E. Minnich Miss I.aiming, Adw, Row 2: D. Pruitt, H. Bailey, P. Copeland. M. Weber, Nl. Kinstle, B. Minnich, C. Norris. J. Erb, A. Doscck. Row 3: N. Li ton J. Tobias, D. Morningstar, X. Gross, M. Yant, E. Gross, S. Gross. B. Wolfe, N. Zwiebel. Row 4: R. Wrigley, M. Hun ton, J. Finkenbine, B. Davis, S. Hernden. M. Wrigley, J. Polen, P. Luther, C. Johnson. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) J. Zorn, Parliamentarian; S. Zerkel, Vice President; R. Roediger, Historian. J. Ro torfer. President; E. Seated: D. Frank, Secretary; Minnich, Reporter. Officers: Standing (L. to R.) M. Horn. Reporter; M. Parlette. V. Pres.; I). Hole, Sec. Seated: C. Cozad, President. Absent: P. Hartman, Treas. JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL The Jr. Red Cross Council has made many accomplishments and has succeeded greatly. It sent 16 gift boxes overseas, and at Christmas they sent Christmas trees and favors to the County Home. This year they had their membership drive which turned out to be 100%. Red Cross movies were shown at their meetings. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) J. Heinrich, K. Tobias, M. Horn, D. Hole, C. Co .ad, M. Parlette, K. Kuck, S. Hern. Row 2: Mrs McFadden, Adv., E. Headapohl, B. Jones, M. Botkin, 1). Schumann, D. Parlette, M. Erb, S. Hoegner, J. Moore, G. Locke. Row 3: D. Campbell, S. Schierholt, M. Petty, B. Neidemier, M. Kennedy, 1. Earl, M Shaw, V. Hittepole, J. Gosnell. Row 4: B. Zerkle, J. Campbell, L. Baldwin. W. Jung, B. Schumaker, R. Arnold. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (L. to R.) H. C. Beckwith, Adv.. B. Schumaker, A. Pruitt, E. Bobb. RADIO CLUB Bottom Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Beckwith. Adv.. J. Snyder, O. Hainan, R. Gross. Row 2: I). Eversman, J. Albers, C. Armstrong, B. Wallace. Row 3: K. Althoff, W. Musser, R. Webb. MECHANICAL CORPS Bottom Row: (L. to R.) R. Baker, B. Cunningham, N. Erb, J. Ansbaugh. L. Smith. Row 2: G. Crosley, J. Freeman, D. Burden, D. Schierholt. Row 3: B. Hendershot. A. Pruitt, D. Schierholt, D. Botkins. The hoys in the Mechanical Corps work under the supervision of Mr. Blanke. They set up movie projectors and show movies to various classes. Another task is to put up the stage curtains. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB One of the most widely practiced hobbies of today perhaps is photography. This club gives the boy a chance to study and become more efficient in the use of cameras and the process of taking and developing, printing and enlarging pictures. Also some color developing and printing is studied. RADIO CLUB The Radio Club offers an opportunity for boys to experiment in the field of what in school years is perhaps a hobby but could lead to a vocation in adult life. The Radio Club offers the student a chance to try different hookups or to build himself a radio for home use. Officers: (L to R.) W. Comer, Secretary; L. Bechdolt, Vice President; E. Fischer, President; V'. Ilclmlinger, Reporter. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club consists of students enrolled in the Business Education Course. This club was first organized in 1932 with Mr. Taylor as its advisor. It took up the project of writing the History of Blume. This project was discontinued in 1936. It is the ambition of the club this year to bring the history up-to-date. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) W. Comer, L. Bechdolt, E. Fischer, V. Hclnilinger. Mr. Hutchens, Advisor. Row 2: D. Engel. C. Mees, I). Niemeyer, C. Pfenning, A. Eversman. Row 3: J. Armstrong. M. Gross, M. Morey, R. Vorhees, J. Armor. Row 4: D. Stiles. F. Lotridge. H. Kridler, D. Prieser. E. Newland. SECRETARIAL STAFF Bottom Row: (L. to R.) V. Hilmlinger. D. Stiles. M. Winters, M. Burkard, M. Gross, Mr. Hutchens Adv. Row 2: L. Bechdolt, A. Kohler, H. Kridler, N. Ruck, P. Slattery, C. Cozad. Row 3: M. Schindler. C. Pfenning, B. Boeder, J. Stanley, A. Baumel, E. Newland. SECRETARIAL STAFF The secretarial staff, under the supervision of Mr. Hutchens, is composed of students that are majoring in Business Education. Students are assigned to teachers for a two-fold purpose— to give the students practical experience anil help the teachers get their mimeographing, dittoing and typing completed. Bottom Row: H. Kridler. T. Brown, D. New land. tL Stroh. N. Rack. Second Row: C. Cazad. J. Armstrong. S. Wflk, M. Schultz. P. Slattery. M. Schwer. Third Row: C. Hutchens. Advisor, P. Hartman. M. Wiiwilkr, J. Zorn. R. Hollenbacher. S. Zerkel. Fourth Row: A. Eversman. D. Botkin, N. Schuler, H. Althoff, VI. Specs. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION In the Distributive Education Class, instructed by Mr. Carl A. Htuchens for the past six years, the students study the theory of fundamentals of selling and merchandising. To put these fundamentals into practice, each student has a part-time position as a sales-person in a retail store. Through this plan the merchants and students are benefited. The merchants get the part-time help during their rush hours, and the students receive practical application of the theories that they have studied in the classroom. Officer : Bottom Row: D. New hind. President. H. Kridler. Secretary; T. Brown, Vice President. Second Row: X. Ruck. Reporter; ft. Stroh. Treasurer. FUTURE RETAILERS FUTURE RETAILERS Officers Standing: C. Pniitt, Circulating editor. Seated: H. Roediger, Business manager. LANTERN STAFF I he Lantern is published in the Wapakoneta Daily News every week which tells of the events which occur in school. It gives those outside of the school an opportunity to read about the class work and activities in our school. Bottom Row: (L to R.) J. Hoegner, M. Parlette, I). Frank. R. Roediger. Row 2: M. Winter, J. McDonald. P. Miller, S. Shelmadine, Miss Holl, Adv. Row 3: B. Paul, C. Pruitt, X. Ileadapohl, A. Schroer. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) II. Gregg, M. Bellamy, M. Katter, F. Shaw, R. Hollenbacher, Mr. Gross, Adv. Row 2: L. Smith, G. Ruck, C. Cozad, K. Kuck, I). Presar, R. Kantner, M. Winemiller. Row 3: T. Iiams, D. Mathews, M. Burden, M. Thrush, K. Hager, C. Pfenning, V. Helmlinger. Absent: K. Stroll. RETROSPECT STAFF The Retro staff has been working over-time to produce a good annual. All praise is due to Marian Katter, editor, her staff, and to Mr. Gross for his guidance. The Retro sponsored a dance after the Van Wert basketball game, at which time the Retro King and Queen of the senior class were crowned. The freshmen class chose a Prince and Princess. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) M. Bellamy, I iterary Editor; F. Shaw, Business Manager; H. Gregg, Art Editor. Seated: M. Katter, Editor-in-chi:-f. Officers: (Standing L. to R.) R. Brnckncy, Reporter; S. Brad-ing. Correspondent Secretary; E. Kantner, Vice President. Seated: E. Abe. Secretary-Treasurer; M. Loegel. President. SPANISH CLUB T he Spanish Club, “Inter Nos, was formed in order to study the life and culture of the Spanish-speaking people. On February 23, the Spanish Club along with the Latin classes, presented an assembly. Again this year the language clubs have worked together to have a Pan-American Tea to which their parents were invited. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) R. Brackncy, S. Brading, M. Loegel. E. Kantner, E. Abe. Row 2: D. Mathews. M. Burden, P. Schaub, E. Lunz, Miss Hall, Adv. Row 3: K. Kuck, R. Craig. F. Schnell, E. Campbell. THE REC The Wigwam or “Rec” as it is commonly called, is the favorite “hangout” of high school students on Friday and Saturday evenings. It is under the capable direction of Mrs. Nellie Kohler, our school health nurse. During the evening, the students can participate in ping-pong, pool, chess, checkers, Chinese checkers, reading, dancing, or eating. Mrs. Kohler is assisted by Mrs. Mayme Harrod, Mrs. Ethel Kah, and “Mac” McLean. “Strictly Formal” was presented on November 17, by the class of 1952, under the direction of Miss Ada Hunt. The play was centered around Jane and her problems of getting a date for the prom. 1 his play portrayed typical teen-age life. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) G. Crossley. M. Winter. P. Thuman, F. Schnell. M. Parlette, G Reineke B Jones, C. Christler. Row 2: D. Richardson. F. Lotridge, P. Miller. F. Stoltzenbach. J. Kelly. D. Campbell. D. Kachelries. Row 3: C. Mees, S. Engel, N. Hudson IX Stiles, J. Stanley, P. Dardio. Row 4: B. Paul, J. Hoegner, A. Kohler, K. Schneider, A. Baeumel. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Mother Is A Freshman99 This play tells a humorous story of an attractive young mother who is forced to attend college with her daughter who regards her as a “has been”. Her romance with the professor brings about the chance for the Dean to expel her. This experience makes even more delightful and satisfactory, the happy and charming solution. CHARACTERS Mrs. Abigail Abbott Happy Gregg Susan Luetta Ruck Mrs. Miller Marian Katter Sylvia____________Connie Cozad Bunny June Armstrong Helen Marilyn Thrush Carrie Rosalyn Herron Professor Michaels Clara Karen Kuck Marge Anna Eversman Bobo Mickey Burden Jack _ Bill Hardesty Howie Dick Hole Bill Larry Smith Dean Gillingham Earl Campbell ______Deane Presar The play was presented May 3 and 4 under the direction of Miss Ada Hunt. HOMECOMING Standing: (L. to R.) Miss Patsy Berry, Junior Attendant, Miss Nancy Metzger, Sophomore Attendant. I Seated: Miss Nancy Brading, Queen. Miss Nnacy Brading was elected Homecoming Queen of 1950. She and her attendents, Miss Patsy Berry and Miss Nancy Metzger, reigned over the Van Wert football game. The Queen’s escort, Roger Kantner, drove the Queen and her court onto the field in a Ford convertible. The Queen was crowned by last year’s Queen, Miss Katie Crow. Don Newland escorted Miss Berry and Dan Brown escorted Miss Metzger. Following the game, many students and alumni attended the gala dance held in the Blume High gymnasium. Officers: Standing (L. to R.) M. Rickert, Intramural Manager, A. Kohler, Vice-Pres., R. Rocdigcr, Reporter, S. Brading, Social Chairman. Seated: (L. to R.) P. Bern.-, Secretary, N. Ruck, President, M. Winter, Treas. G. A. A. The girls have a play night once a month. They have tournaments in basketball, kickball, and volleyball. Bowling is also offered to those who care to participate. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) M. Veit, D. Pruitt, B. Metzger, M. Marker, M. Kinstle, E. Headapohl, P. Bell, J. Nans, S. Wills, R. Rocdiger, P. Berry, X. Ruck, M. Winter, M. Rickert, A Kohler, S. Brading, J. Wills, L. Ruck, N. Hudson, Miss Bushong, Adv. Row 2: M. Weber, N. Brading. R. Herron, K. Hager. J. Erl), E. Engel, B. Jones, S. Shelmadine, M. Thrush, N. Stabler. D. Stiles, J. Kelly, P. Thuman, G. Reineke, M. Spees, P. Slattery, M. Parlette, J. Stanley, B. Knoch. Row 3: K. Kuck. C. Cozad, E. Newland, A. Eversman, M. Petty, A. Schroer, E. Lunz, M. Eisert, B. Lament, F. Schnell, I. Earl, K. Myers, M. Schuler, J. Webb, I). Engel, M. Gross, L. Prieser, E. Kantner, M. Shaw J. Armstrong. -• Row 4: B. Ott, J. Stabler. S. Engel, 1). Hotchkin. C. Pruitt, M. Fledderjohann, W. Bowersock, M. Hunton, S. Koch, J. Lunz, M. Katter. H. Gregg, F. Lotridge, L. Lunz, S. Parish, P. Miller, P. Frame, S. Hoegner, M. Ruck M. Prieser. A THLETICS FOOTBALL ROSTER Name Varsity Yr. Pos. wt. Years on Squad Boyer, Milford Sr. B 150 1 Burden, Mickey Sr. G 145 4 Campbell, Earl Sr. T 260 4 Emerick, Jim Jr. T 185 3 Fiebelkorn, Arnie Jr. E 160 3 Fisher, Bud Jr. B 130 3 Gross, Junior Sr. T 180 2 Hardacre, Jerry Jr. B 150 3 Presar, Deane Sr. G 165 4 Lambert, Ordell Jr. B 185 3 Merkle, Chester Jr. G 165 3 Newland, Don Sr. B 145 4 Phillips, John Jr. E 160 3 Stroh, Kermit Sr. E 205 4 Telljohn, Jeffry Fr. B 165 1 Thomas, Dale Jr. C 200 3 Thrush, Gene Sr. C 160 3 Veit, Dick So. B 140 2 Wehner, Kenneth So. B 150 2 Coaches: Robert McCorm ick and Robert Culp. Lint Coach: Charles Siferd. Managers: linger Baker, Robert Cunningham, Oscar Hamgc, Vernon Brentlinger. Second Team Arnold, Richard So. G 135 2 Bowersock, Earl So. G 145 2 Burden, Don Jr. C 145 2 Hendershot, Bill Jr. E 155 2 Kinstle, Harold Jr. B 135 1 Musser, Warren So E 150 2 Wallace, Bobby So. G 130 2 Martin, Carl Jr. G 145 2 Schnell, Tom So. B 140 2 Top Row: (L. to R.) O. Laml ert, D. Thomas, I). Presar, G. Thrush, J. Gross, E. Campbell. Second Row: C. Merkle, J. Hardacrc, K. Wehncr, B. Fisher, J. Phillips, J. Telljohn, D. Veit. Third Row: J. Emerick, A. Fiebelkorn, M. Burden, I). Xcwland, K. Stroh, M. Boyer. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) J. Hnrdacre, M. Burden, D. Newland, Co-Capt.; D. Presar, Co-Capt.; J. Emerick, E. Merkle, K. Stroll. R. Baker, Manager Row 2: J. Cross, K. Wehner, B. Fisher, A. Fiebelkom, O. Lambert. J. Phillips, G. Thrush, D. Thomas. Row 3: R. Arnold, C. Martin, M. Boyer, D. Veit, J. Telljohn, J. Nieter, B. Doty, R. McCormick, Coach. Row 4: R. Culp, Asst. Coach; W. Kinstle, B. Wallace, K. Shuster, T. Schncll W. Mender shot, J. Frazier, D. Burden. B. Camper, VV. Musser, R. Earl. FOOTBALL SCORES They We Ada .28—12 Piqua .................. 33 — 7 Celina ................ 44 — 6 Bellefontaine 35 — 7 They Kenton 14 Van Wert 21 Bluff ton 31 Shawnee 13 St. Marys 28 We - 7 ■ 19 13 13 • 20 League Games (Standing L to R.) R. McCormick, R. Culp, Coaches; D. Newland, D. Presar, Co-Captains. BASEBALL 1949 - 50 Bottom Row: (L. to R.) J. Frazier, B. Schwaberow, K. Stroh. G. Buck, I). New land. Row 2: J. Acheson. R. Presar, K. Kohler, M. Thrush, J. Parlette. Row 3: Coach McCormick, E. Knoch, B. Shaw, H. Hengstler, M. Fisher, C. Earl. JUNIOR VARSITY Row 1: M. Walker, T. Kuck, L. Timmerman. B. Presar. J. Hardacre, D. Stoll, T. Camper, C. Armstrong, R. Crow. Row 2: O. Ramgc, I). Ruck, 1). Reed, T. Hasis, J. Gierhart, T. Smith. T. Wills, B. Weber, D. Cory. J. Fogt, V. Brentiinger. Row 3: R. Miller. J. Richardson. J. Naylor, M. Iiarrod. J. Campbell, L. Baldwi i, J. Spec.:, M. Maxson, R. Gross, J. Brodie, R. Culp. 1. Ye? team, first down! 3. Get that tip!! 5. Make that basket! 2. Beat Van Wert! 4. Swish! 6. Hold St. Marys! BASKETBALL Bottom Row: (L. to R.) P. Rickert, B. Fisher, D. Xewland, J. Phillips, K. Wehner. Row 2: T. Brown, H. Althoff, K. Stroh, A. Fiebelkorn. Row 3: J. Hard acre, J. Emrick, D. Thomas, Row 4: Robert McCormick, Coach. BASKETBALL SCORES -Blume 49 Bln fftnn 45 78 38 41 Blume 44 St Marys Blume 42 Delphos Jefferson Blume 55 Alumni Blume 54 IJnner SanHn ;lcv 75 64 69 63 57 41 57 60 54 52 65 Blume 38 Blume 44 Lima Smith -Blume 43 Rellefontaine •Blume 52 Van Wert Blume 34 Kpnton Blume 39 Gold water ::Blume 48 Gelina Blume 45 Shawnee Blume 40 Sidnev Blume 46 Tournament Game St. Marys -League Games Ro er Baker, Manager Don Xewland, Captain BASKETBALL ROSTER VARSITY TEAM Name Year Pos. Yrs. on Squad Heighl Althoff, Henry Sr. C 2 6’3V Brown, Tom Sr. F 4 6’2%” Newland, Don Sr. G 4 5 9” Rickert, Paul Sr. G 4 5’8” Stroh, Kermit Sr. F 4 6’3” RESERVE VARSITY Emerick, Jim Jr. F 2 6’ Fiebelkorn, Arnie Jr. F 3 6’ Fisher, Bud Jr. F 3 5’7” Hardacre, Jerry Jr. F 3 5’8” Phillips, John Jr. G 3 5’iiM Thomas, Dale Jr. F 3 5 11” Wehner, Kenny So. G 2 5’ir RESERVE Brown, Danny So. F 2 5’6” Neidemire, Bruce So. G 2 5’8” Schilling, Bob So. F 1 5’11” Schnell, Tom So. F 2 5 10” Veit, Dick So. G 2 5W Coaches—Robert McCormick and Robert Culp Managers—Roger Baker and Bob Cunningham Profile: (L. to R.) - D. Xewiand, H. Althoff. K. Stroh. P. J. Phillips J. Emerick, I). Thomas, J. Hardacre. k. Wehner. Rickert, A. Fiebelkorn, T. Brown, B. Fisher. RESERVE BASKETBALL Bottom How: (L. to H.) I). Veit, J. Hard acre, J. Kmrick, D. Thomas, J. Phillips, k. VVehner. Row 2: B. Cunningham, Manager; D. Brown. T. Schncll. O. Hamga, R. McCormick, B. Neidemire. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Bottom Row: (L. to R.) R. Kennedy, M. Maxson, J. Koenig, 1). Smallwood, R. Kerst. Row 2: M. Harrod. I . Thmnan. I). Singleton, J. Katterhenry, L. Binkley, Coach. Row 3: J. Telljohn. B. Zerkel, L. Baldwin. 7 AND 8 BASKETBALL Bottom Row: (L. to H.) J. Font, J. Brodie, D. Corey, S. Hoegner. Row 2: W. Burden, H. Shaffer, J. Hardacrc. Row 3: R. Culp, Coach. Bottom Row: (L. to R.) D. Malueg, M. Walker, J. Specs, T. Kuck, T. Baker. Row 2: T. Hasis, J. Gott. T. Smith, L. Timmerman. J. Gierhart. Row 3: R. Culp, Coach. ATHLETIC BOARD Seated: (L. to R.) D. Newland, Basketball Captain; W. E. Petty, President, Bd. of Ed.; R. McCormick, Athletic Dir.; Faculty Member, C. Hutchens, Chairman; J. Hardacre, Student Council; I. Conrad, Supt.; Principal, F. Luman, Secretary. CHEERLEADERS Varsity: (L. to R.) C. Cozad, N. Ruck, G. Reineke, F. SchneU. Reserve: (L. to R.) I . Davis, E. Headupohl, M. Prieser, M. Fledderjohann. The energetic cheerleaders, on hand at every game, boosted the team’s morale. They are led by Norma Ruck, Captain, and Miss Bushong, Faculty Advisor. 1. Assembly Committee. 2. Chirstmas Dance. 3. Alma Mater. 4. Hark! The Queen Speaks. 5. Your attention PLEASE! 6. A dedication. 7. 50 words a minute? 8. Yum! Yum! 9. Door to Knowledge. 10. Dear Sir: 11. The Beast. 12. Just posing! 13. Hall Patrol. 14. Just a conference? 15. Beauty and the Beast”. 1. Driver’s Education. ?. Latest Style?? 3. Learning Fundamentals?? 4. Noon Intramurals. 5. Band director’s headache. 6. Selling candy. 7. Assembly jokester. 8. Mimeographing?? 9. Magazine Trophy. 10. Bagpipe music! 11. G. A. A. Bowling. 12. Mirage!!! JR. - SR. PROM The junior class of 1949-1950 entertained the senior class on Captain Billy’s Showboat. After the dance the students were entertained by a movie at the “Wapa” theater, and then they sailed on to Centennial School where a delightful program and breakfast was presented by the parents. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We, the class of ’51, started the race as tiny seventh graders. During those two years in junior high school we were very insignificant and tailing in the race, but we learned to follow fast. As eighth graders, we presented an impressive Thanksgiving program. The Recreation Center was a new and wonderful meeting place for us now, and we can boast of having many members from our class belonging to it. As we rounded the curve to start down the four year tract, we were ambitious, wide-eyed “grcenies”; but this did not hold us back. We became affiliated with many organizations, and through them developed our leadership abilities. During our second year in the high school race we sponsored the first closed Freshman and Sophomore Dance. It was a huge success and the idea has been followed ever since. We were proud of those in our midst who became active in sports. Connie Cozad and Norma Ruck were elected to be on the cheerleading squad. Marilyn Myers was chosen as attendant for the homecoming. In our junior year we presented as our class play, a hilarious comedy called, “A Lucky Penny”. June Armstrong played the part of Penny. Those from our class that played football were Deane Presar, Milford Boyer, Don Ncwland, Kermit Stroll, Earl Campbell, Mark Burden, Gene Thrush, and Junior Gross. On the basketball floor were Tom Brown, Henry Althoff, Paul Rickert, Milford Boyer, Kermit Stroll, and Don Newland. We worked very hard and sponsored the Junior and Senior Prom. The gym was decorated as a large show boat floating down a river, past plantations, towns, and loading docks. We used as our theme A Midnight Race On The Mississippi”. Dick Hole, drum major, led our school band for two years. Harriet Kridler was elected to be attendant for the homecoming. Entering our senior year, we were leading the race. Not as insignificant contestants, but as full fledged members, realizing that this was to be our last year together in Blume High School. For our class officers we elected Mark Burden, president; Richard Sheely, vice-president; Betty Roeder, secretary, and Happy Gregg, service-director. Many other members of our class became leaders of the various organizations and clubs. We chose Nancy Brading to reign as queen for the homecoming, and Roger Kantncr as her escort. At Christmas time we sponsored a beautiful Christmas Dance. The cheerleaders, football, basketball, and baseball players were honored guests at the annual school athletic banquet. The senior band members were honored at the band banquet. On Recognition Day many of our class members received high honors. As seniors we were the guests of the juniors at the Junior and Senior Prom. This was the last dance which we were to enjoy as seniors. Now the two final steps—Baccalaureate and Commencement. Happy, but very solemn we received our diplomas, and crossed the finish line of our high school race. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1951, feeling that our high school days are coming to a close, make this last will and testament. First: To all the students of Blume High we bequeath our dignity as seniors. Second: To the Juniors we bequeath the right to have all the underclassmen look up to you. Third: To the sophomores we bequeath the roof with the sincere hope that you will never raise it. Fourth: To the freshmen we bequeath die best of luck to carry on and keep the school spirit and morale high. Fifth: To the seventh and eighth graders we bequeath the opportunity to attend school dances. Sixth: To the teachers and the custodians we give our deepest sympathy and our sincere thanks for helping us through our school days. Editor M. L. K. INDIVIDUAL BEQUESTS Earl Campbell bequeaths his great stature to Vernon Brentlingcr. All the Senior Class Romeos bequeath their romantic ability to “Bud” Fisher. McKay Horn bequeaths his musical genius to Fred Stolzenbach, in order that he may encourage the pep band to greater heights. Kermit Stroll bequeaths his ability to talk all the time to all these “Quiet souls”, such as Pati Miller and Peggy Frame. To the next homecoming queen, Nancy Brading bequeaths her “Ipana” smile and friendly personality. “Bob Craig bequeaths his ability to laugh unceasingly to those with no sense of humor. Luetta Ruck bequeaths her skill in driving a car to Chester Merkle, Richard Presar, and Harold Kinstle. To the next Senior Class President, “Mickey” Burden bequeaths his ability to be heard above 90 other voices. Jim Nietcr bequeaths his bright suspenders to John Kantner. Dick Hole bequeaths his ability to step high and far to the next drum major of Blume’s Band. Milford Boyer bequeaths his ability to look innocent to those who are forever getting caught. Norma Ruck anti Connie Cozad bequeaths their cheerleading ability to Flo Schnell and Gloria Reineke. Marian Katter bequeaths to any junior the chance to edit the Retrospect and the worry to get it out on time. To the next Council President, Deane Presar bequeaths all his gray hair plus the many responsibilities of that office. To some “hard working girl, Connie Cozad bequeaths her job as Mr. Siniff’s next secretary. Kermit Stroh wishes to bequeath his position as all Western Buckeye League End to Arnold F'iebelkorn. To all the outside world, we bequeath the ability to cope with some of Jack Snyders bright ideas. APPRECIATION We wish to thank the following for their contributions which helped to make our yearbook possible. Abbott’s Shoe Store 22 East Auglaize Club Restaurant “Fine Foods” Carl A. Abe Coal Co. Coal - Feed - Building Material City Bakery Alpha Cafe (Harry Bill) 12 East Auglaize Cotner Coal and Supply Co. Building Material and Coal Al’s Tire Service New Tires, Recapping and Vulcanizing Cozy Corner Cigars and Tobacco Walter C. Arnold Agency Harold Harrison, Agent Dc Laval Sales Services Charles Hartard. Wapakoneta, Ohio Insurance Auglaize Furniture Co. “Everything for the Home” Detjen Grain Co. Farm Machinery, Grain Feed “Bank and Buy in Wapakoneta M. M. Howe and John Prueter Detjen Store, Inc. Everything In General Merchandise Appliances, Groceries. Clothing, Hardware Bechdolt Lyman Electric Appliances Dick Sons Service Station 123 East Auglaize Bohrer Moore Packing Co., Inc. Wholesale Meat Packers of Fresh and Smoked Meats—Jobbers of Quality Compliments of Dinner Bell Cheese, Fish and canned Meats. Bowsher Hardware Co. Eda’s Style Shop “For Millinery Accessories” Everything in Hardware” Brown’s Dairy Ice Cream O. H. Erb and Sons Cash buyers wholesale and retail of live and dressed poultry. Brown’s Restaurant John Brown— “Just Good Food” Sheipline Firestone Store Complete Line of Home Auto Supplies Brunswick Cigar Store First National Bank Member of F. D. I. C. Bryant Manufacturing Co. “Buck” Webb’s Texaco Service F. F. Cigar Store Down By The “Tracks” We Specialize in Oil Changes Fisher Cheese Co. Buirley’s Drug Store Prescription Druggist Franklin Menges Distributors of Sinclair Products D. S. Cartmell Music and Appliance Store Compliments of Fred’s East Side Market Central Ohio Light and Power Co. “The Friendly People” Friend’s Office Supplies and Equipment Gifts and Cards D. Frost Co. Roofing and Siding Contractors Compliments of Dr. Douglas Gott, Dentist Gramm Trailer Corporation Imperial Metal Vaults Unit Steel, Van Bodies The Gross Lumber Co. Lumber - Millwork - Builders lldwe, - Paint Compliments of Dr. G. F. Gurley, Dentist Hanold Rarber Shop Carl Hanold - George Packer - Clarence McGuff Compliments of Dr. Riley L. Hardacre, Dentist Sam Kridlcr, St. Johns, Ohio Plumbing - Heating - Wiring Hartman Jewelry Store 1876 - 1951 - Our 75th Year Haywood’s Home Store Hudson Jewelry Heinl Floor and Tile Linoleum. Rubber and Asphalt Tile Heim’s Sunoco Service Pearl and Blackhoof Herring’s Half Hour Laundry Home Savings and Loan Ass’n. Insured Savings Homer Hayden’s Smart Feminine Fashions Idle Beauty Salon Keep youthful Phone 6321 Kah Co. Meat, Groceries, Refrigerator and Lockers Congratulations Class of 1951 Katter Beauty Salon A. A. Klipfel Attorney At Law Gunther Building Benny Koenig, Insurance Koncta Hotel Tavern Two Favorites Lusk Shaw Attorneys Wapakoneta Lyman’s Central Restaurant Compliments to the Class of 1951 Dan McKeever, Attorney at Law First National Bank Building Maxson’s Market Meats and Groceries Morris’s 5 10c Store Moulton Electric Westinghouse Appliances Millers 5 10c Store “Live and let Live” Millers Laundry Dry Cleaning Quality and Service The Musser Agency “Insurance for every Need” McClintock's White Villa Market Carry Out Quality and Service Nagel Electric Store Everything Electrical” Now’s Auto Parts Ohio Seed Co. Wapakoneta, Ohio Parlette’s Dairy Store Quality Ice Cream People’s Bank Member of F. D. I. C. Peterson Construction Co. General Contracting Phillips Flowers “Say it with Ours” Piel Brothers Clothing Co. Pleasant View Station North Dixie Edwin and Ruth Hasis Purdy Garage Studebaker Sales Service Reed’s Market, Don Blank “Quality Foods” Reliable Motor Sales Authorized Dealers Desoto-Plymouth Ferald Ritchie Life Insurance Rhine and Brading Drug Store Schneider’s Grocery Down by the “twacks Milo M. Shaw Lumber Co. Lumber and Building Material Sibert Shoe Repair 122 W. Auglaize Quality Shoe Rebuilding Invisible Half - Soling - Polishes - Laces Sifcrd Brookhart Funeral Home Slattery Hudson Sales Fine Automobiles and Service Smith Brothers Electric Frigidaire, Hoover Maytag F. E. Stolte, Jeweler 2 door’s west of Penney’s For gifts you’ll give with pride Let your Jeweler be your guide. Edward Stroebel, Attorney at Law Wapak Theatre Building W. H. Stinebaugh, Bldg. Contr. Cabinet Shop - Phone 4001 - Res. Phone 5699 Stuckey Children’s Shop “Our Reputation Is Vour Guarantee” Swonguer Schneider Home Furnishers Appliances Teddy Bear Congratulations Class of 1951 Telephone Service Co. 24 Hour Service Uhlman Department Store Wapakoneta’s Favorite Trading Place H. S. Vaubel Attorney at Law Veit’s Meats and Groceries Hunter Building Vesta’s Beauty Shop 911 East Bellefontaine Collins Ford Sales New and Used Cars Wahrer’s West End Grocery Open evenings, Sundays and Holidays Wapa Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet and Oldsmobile W’apak Hatchery Baby Chicks, Ohio U. S. Approved Compliments of Wapakoneta Farmers Grain Co. Wapak Recreation Bowling Compliments of Wapak Studio Camera Shop Compliments of Weber’s Restaurant Curly Webb’s Market “Everything in the line of Groceries” Congratulations: Werner’s Super Market and Locker Plant Yocum’s Store, 9 E. Auglaize Dealers for General Electric and B. F. Goodrich Products, B. P. S. 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