West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

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its height. What was to be the verdict, a flop or another success to add to Miss Greene's list? Much to everyone's surprise, it was a success. Apr. 15. 1942 Tibet Travels — Mr. Hardenbrook introduced the many customs and wonders of Tibet in one of the most colorful assemblies of the year. Of course, we mustn't forget to praise Carl Vastbinder's fine assistance. Apr. 17. 1942 Music Festival — The music department's time to shine, and shine they did. The program consisted of selections by the band, orchestra, ensembles and solos — not to forget a novelty number by Mary Blackburn and the band. CLASS GIFTS To Betty Ballard we give this hammer so she can help her brothers build their houses. Mary Jean Blackburn does not like crowds so we'll give her this Lone Ranger. Wilma Bowden we heard you were learning to bowl, so here's to success. (Bowling Ball). Phyllis Brown is always neat with her hair. To add to its neatness, we give this flower. To Marabelle Cantrell we give this chest, — Here's Hopen . For Wilma Doughman we have a pillow to carry along with her when she goes skating. To Martha Fuller we'll give the diamond ring. We know she wishes it was coming from someone else. For Evelyn Gassert we have a calendar so she can count the days until that happy one will come. To Evelyn Gustin we give this small horn. It will be quite a relief after carrying such a big horn for four years. Lorraine Kiger we give this rolling pin. Look out, Harry ! To Wanda McGee we give this boat. It's good for going out to meet the Navy. For Carol Michels we have a coke. Stick to it Carol. It causes no hangovers. To Betty Ohler we give this pin (school pin) to remember her happy school days. To Phyllis Pawley we give this army pin. You can put Frankie's picture in it to keep it close to your heart when he's far away. To Shirley Pope we give this shorthand book all signed and sealed by Miss Marsh. Now you can do shorthand in English class. To Mary Ellen Ross we give these potato chips. We know she will enjoy them. To Dolores Rutherford we donate these reducing pills — No more complaints now, Dolores. To Lucy Smith we give this yam. Whatever you make out of it, please remember us. (Senior Class). To Priscilla Solomon we give this gavel. Use it to call the senior class to order (if it can be done). For Jean Spaulding we have a pad and pencil to do her drawing on, instead of using her test paper. To Nancy Tackett we give this shorthand note book. Remember the seniors when you get your first job, Nancy. To Lurline Thielman we give this megaphone to remind her of the cheerleading days at West Carrollton Hi! To Norma Weldy we give a ship to keep up with the Navy. Go to it, Norma. To Robert Greer, we give this date book. We know you won't have any trouble keeping it filled. For Paul Holliday we have a traveling case to carry all your memories of the seniors of 42 to College with you. To Ralph Kreitzer and Ray Kreitzer, the twins of our class, we give these identification cards so people in the future can tell them apart. To Tommy Linville we give this coko. While you drink it remember the Senior Play. To Lee Michall we give this song sheet. We know you enjoy music, so this will keep you up to date. To Jack Miller we give this bottle of wave set. It will help to keep the wave in your hair. For Richard Miller we have some balloons. With your wind, Richard , you won't have any trouble blowing them up. To Ladon Peeler we give this watch. His other one always seems to be making its rounds with the ladies. For Ralph we have a pair of scissors to cut his hair. It will save you time from running back and forth to the barber shop. For Darwin Robinette we have an automobile. You always wanted one, now you have it. For Harry Roe we have a bottle. We hope some day he'll grow up. To Edward Slonaker we give this car. You can use it after your other one wears out. To Charles Thomas we give this blue print. You figure it out, Shorty. To Douglas Wickham we give this toy horn. We now graduate you from the school band, to the Army band. We thought this might help out. To Bruce Williams we give this horse. We know he is so fond of riding. PHYLLIS PAWLEY MARY ELLEN ROSS THE 1942 PIRATAN

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f TIME — Spring of 1952 — four o'clock in the afternoon. PLACE — Mrs. Rohrer's living room, (nee Mary E. Ross). She has just had some of her old classmates in for tea. CHARACTERS — Mrs. Tufts, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Van Zant, Mrs. Kurns and Miss Fuller. WANDA—Gee, I haven't had such a good time since we graduated. I wish we could have them more often. MARTHA—Look here's a picture of the old class. I haven't seen some of those kids since graduation. I wonder what they're all doing. LORRAINE — Why Betty Ballard is a contractor at Miami Shores. And Junior Linville is the Tobacco Auctioneer for the American Tobacco Company. REVA — You know those Krietzer boys? Well one is the Mayor of Miami Shores and the other is Street Commissioner. MARY ELLEN — Phyllis Pawley is married now, but she's still hanging around Patterson Field, only now she has company, (twin boys). WANDA — Priscilla Solomon is a jitterbug instructor at Lantz Merry-Go-Rcund. REVA — I bet you will never guess what Lurline Thielman is doing; she is running the Old Maid's Cat Farm at the Burg. EVELYN — Lucy Smith did a lot of washing while she was going to school, now she's head laundress at Troy Pearl Laundry. SENIOR P MARTHA — Well Jack Miller is old Glamour Puss of 1952. And Ralph Peters is the Instructor for fat ladies at the Reducing Club. WANDA — Phyllis Brown is head hair stylist at Grace Sporlein's. Marabelle Hill is cooking beans for Bob and family. EVELYN — Douglas Wickham writes for the News. He writes the column on Boy Advises Girl. MARTHA — I always thought Edward Slonaker would take over his dad's job but he runs a taxi cab company from West Carrollton to Miamisburg. MARY ELLEN—Do you remember how good Shirley Pope was at Shorthand? Well, she's now Private Secretary to Bruce Williams who is President of the Ladies' Shopping Club. MARTHA — Evelyn Gustin got married of course. She's also house mother for one of the fraternities at the University of Dayton. REVA — Mary Jean Blackburn is the leading singer at the Boone County Jamboree. I've been down to see her several times. WANDA — Oh yes, I've seen her several times myself. Look, there's Wilma Bowden; she's Miss America of 1952. MARY ELLEN — I went out to Lakeside the other night and whom do you suppose I saw out there? Lee Michael. He has taken over Glenn Miller’s Orchestra. EVELYN — I saw Betty Ohler the other day and she is head of the Red Cross Headquarters at West Carrollton. MARTHA — Well Carol Michels finally got a man. REVA — Wilma Doughman got married. She is also a substitute teacher at Franklin. MARY ELLEN — Remember what a loud mouth Richard Miller had? He is studying under the guidance of Heddie Hopper. EVELYN — Is she that Hollywood reporter? MARY ELLEN — Yes, she's a snoopy old gal. EVELYN — Darwin Robinette is still modeling planes, only now he is modeling for Wright and Patterson fields. He really is going some place. MARTHA — Say, remember how Bob Greer was always hanging around some girl in school. Well, he is coach at Smith College for girls only. REVA — O Boy, I bet Bob really likes his job. He should do all right for himself. He always had a way with women. WANDA — Since the war they have put the street cars back on. I went to Dayton on one yesterday. Paul Holliday was the conductor. I received a letter from Merrill last week. He told me Norma Weldy is Drum Majorette of the Navy Band. MARY ELLEN — I was really surprised when I found out that Ladon Peeler is taking Miss Marsh's place teaching Senior English. He always had such a time getting It. EVELYN — Nancy Tackett was always so quiet in school that I never thought she'd be the Champion Lady Hog Caller of 1952. MARTHA — I heard that Jean Spaulding is queen of Burlesque at Mayfair. Is that true Mary Ellen? ROPHECY MARY ELLEN — Yes, she's been traveling all over tne world. REVA — Harry Roe is the Executioner at Sing Sing. Believe it or not, John Rosenberger is owner of a 5 and 10c store at Miami Shores. WANDA — He is ambulance and hearse driver for Douglas Wickham and Son Funeral Home in W. C. EVELYN — Dolores Rutherford liked mechanical drawing so well she is teaching at Miami-Jacobs College. MARY ELLEN — Reva, are you still a Hawaiian dancer in Ringling Bros. Circus? REVA — No, Gene and I decided it wasn't good for the boys to travel so much. Say Wanda, what have you been doing these last years? WANDA — Oh Merrill and I finally got married, but I'm still paddling my little canoe after the Navy. LORRAINE — Well, Harry and I are still on our honeymoon, of course. Evelyn, are you and your husband running that place of your father-in-law? EVELYN — Oh, you mean the Idle Hour. Yes, only we made a few changes. We're just serving dinners and having dancing every night. MARTHA — Mary Ellen are you still manager of Rogers' Jewelry Store. MARY ELLEN — Oh sure, I'm also trying to hold my job as a housewife and mother. What are you doing Martha, are you married yet? MARTHA — I guess I'm to be an old maid. I'm doing Mrs. Gephart's job as chief cook and bottle washer. REVA — Well, I've got to get home and feed my family or they'll never let me live it down. I've had a swell time and I want you all to come and see me. MARY ELLEN — I'm so glad all of you could come. I hope you'll come back again soon. EVERYBODY — Bye. We'll be seein' you. Come and see us. THE 1942 PIRATAN

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f SENIOR CLASS POEM 1942 Betty Ballard is her name But you wait and see That's not all It's going to be. Here's Shirley Pope Quiet and unique But she is a whirlwind At the end of the week. And then Thomas Linville A very nice boy Who thinks all teachers Are nothing but toys. Next comes Mary Jean Blackburn Second in line But in her grades She is never behind. Mary Ellen Ross Has a funny yen She likes to go steady With all of them. And Lee Michael Another classmate He hurries and hurries But he is always late. And here's Wilma Bowden And I guess you'll agree She rates near the top If you ask me. Here's Dolores Rutherford A gay little girl She took Bobby For quite a whirl. Then Jack Miller And we all agree A very nice fellow He seems to be. Next comes Phyllis Brown A quiet sort of a lassie But with a little oomph She sure would be classy. Lucy Smith She's quiet as can be But a very nice classmate Don’t you agree? Next Richard Miller A little mischievous it seems But when playing a trombone He's really on the beam. Little Marabelle Cantrell Could and probably will Be married soon To a fellow named Bob Hill. Priscilla Solomon The class president Is always busy And at all times content. Now Ladon Peeler The class Romeo When he's around He sets the girls' hearts aglow. Here's Martha Fuller And she seems to me To be able to handle things In the office as you see. Here's Jean Spaulding The artist of the class With a certain senior She’s quite a lass. Then Ralph Peters A very nice guy But when it comes to girls They tell me he's shy. And now Evelyn Gasscrt She's really O. K. She likes the boys In a sly sort of way. Nancy Tackett A swell classmate She's always prepared And never late. Now wo have Darwin Robinette And he really has talent But he makes his model airplanes And thinks that he's gallant. Evelyn Gustin Now let me see She rates with the teachers And that's enough for me. Here's Lurline Thielman Reva's pal Keep your eyes open for her She's quite a gal. Next is Harry Roe The smallest of all The only senior Who stuck to basketball. Here's Lorraine Kiger Boy! She's in a hustle But be sure of one thing She’s got her Russell. Norma Weldy, the last in line Well it looks like Lawrence Takes care of her Just fine. Here's Edward Slonaker Who's always happy and gay With teachers and fellow students He has his own way. To put Wanda McGee In quite a spin Just yell out The Fleet's In. First is Robert Greer A boy we all know As a football player He steals the show. Then Charles Thomas Who seems quiet and shy When out in a crowd My, Oh, My! Here's Carol Michels From the Moraine City line Her motto is Be late all the time. Next comes Joe Hartley Although not on hand He seems to be stationed In some distant land. Last is Bruce Williams Although not the least When looking for a good pal He's very hard to beat. Now here's Betty Ohler She is here all the time She never misses school And that is really fine. Then there's Paul Holliday A hard working chap As soon as 11:30 comes You see him dash past. This is the end And thank your stars above Here are our names I'm Wilma — I'm Doug. Here's Reva Oliver To which none can compare Half as much as Genie With the Light Brown Hair. Next there's Ralph Kreitzer One of the twins When there's an argument He always wins. WILMA DOUGHMAN DOUGLAS WICKHAM Phyllis Pawley Meaning no offense Is helping the boys In National Defense Then we have Ray Kreitzer Rather a quiet chap But he is always ready To meet all mishaps. THE 1 9 4 2 PIRATAN