Westlake High School - Panorama Yearbook (Westlake, OH)

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Glass As the seniors turn to take their last look at Dover High, let us amble down through the years and account for each, as it leisurely found its way into the past. 1937 FIRST GRADE -- The day of all days! They enter school for the first time. Many are running ahead, so as not to miss the fun, and others are lagging behind, doubting if school in all its radiance will be as much fun as anticipated. A few are peeking out from be- hind their mothers' skirts, while still others are finding some sort of mischief to commit. All in all, our little gang consists of nineteen. The roll reads something like this: John Kohler, Barbara Schuck, Jean Schuster, Joyce Reed, Lois Alsup, Isabel Mosher, Glenn Simonds, Dick Cornish, Roger Cooley, Greg Burneson, John Michelich, Betty Irsak, Bill Kubach, Ed- ward Hennie, Allen Hennie, Frances Guercio, Jo-Ann Ivissmany John Alsup, and Reuben Cooley. 1938 SECOND GRADE - Ruth Fischer and Barbara Smith joined the class this year. 1939 THIRD GRADE -- The class in- creased by three this year. They were Richard Eberling, Paul VVise, and Bill Dorrow. Al- ready the boys had begun to notice the girls. According to Al Hennie, the boys used to fight over the girls quite often. 194-0 FOURTH GRADE - A1 VVelker, Dave Collins, and Bev Jaqusch entered the up- and-coming class this year. 19-L1 FIFTH GRADE - This vear brought five new members to Dover, including Carol Overmyer, Sammy Spooner, Paul Spen- cer, Milly Gaydos, and Joanne Fox. It didn't take Foxy long to get situated, as she remem- bers how much fun she had riding on the backs of the Hennie twins and how, as a con- sequence, she spent many a painful hour in the principal's office. Then there was the annual Army and Navy baseball game and the basketball game between the 5th and 6th grades, which are still in the memory of all who at- tended. 19-112 SIXTH GRADE - Cathy Schwartz was the only new member 'midst our darlings Hisfots' this year. By this time the 49'ers really had the ball rolling. It was this year that Red broke his knuckle fighting with some of the boys, and Dolly and Milly kept the teachers in constant confusion as to which one each was. Again they played the annual Army and Navy basketball games. 1943 SEVENTH GRADE - Came the mark of distinction! They put away their childish ways and forgot their lesser idols of the past, for they had at last made that great journey from the little old g1'ade school to the magnificent splendor of the high school. Harry Howarth was the only new pupil who joined the class this year. Isabel Mosher, however, returned after attending a Catholic school for two years. And lastly, this year we all solemnly remember the death of our teacher, Mr. Seneff. 1944 EIGHTH GRADE - All have be- come accustomed to the big high school and most of the pupils are studying hard and look- ing forward to that freshman year with all its sports, clubs, dances, and parties. There were no increases in the enrollment this year. 19-1-5 NINTH GRADE --- Fun! Fun! Fun! Many new friends and faces took their places in the class. They were Janet Fife, Otto Klaameyer, Mary Beckmann, Bob Ding- field, Betty Heckerman, Gloria VVeber, Neil Dever, Bob Hunger, and Phyllis Zemek, who returned from a Catholic school she had been attending. First of all the boys remember participating this year for the first time with the school ball teams, while the girls can't for- get D.A.C. initiation. And Latin class! Cer- tainly they mustn't forget that class and the thrilling stories Mr. Holloway denies he told them. 1946 TENTH GRADE - This year brought Dorcas Lott, Don Bohr, and Nancy Sanimet. Everyone received his class sweater this year and was the envy of nearly all in school. 1947 ELEVENTH GRADE - The 49'ers took on the last of their crew this year. They were: Click Goetz, Shirley Pillsbury, Carl Har- fContinued on Page 540

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enioh. pfzofalzecxi Dear Harry, I received your letter and I am sorry that you couldn't he here to see this, our first class reunion. Have you made an Eskimo girl Mrs. Howarth yet? Quite a bit has happened to our class since ,forty-nine. The building we used for the reunion was constructed by Clarence Goetx's t'Putty. Plas- ter, Paste, and Sometimes IVe Iwse IVood Build- ing Cof' By some strange coincidence Carl Harhert drives a Goetz cement mixer while Dick Eberling spreads cement for the same concern. The hall was beautifully adorned with flowers. They were unselfishly donated hy John and Lois Alsup,s 'tPretty Posy Pot Shoppef, An ample supply of corsages and boutonieres were supplied to oui' classmates by the Alsups also. The band engaged for the reunion was Nan- cy Sanimct,s. Bill Kubaeh and Paul Spencer are two of its best players. Vocalist was Roy Hiller, who sang a selection from Dorcas I.ott's great opera, 'tThe Tragedy of Pappy,s Liquor Stillf, Speaking of beverages, I noticed Gregory Burneson and John Kohler hovering about the punch bowl a good part of the evening. They are partners in the If Not Better, Then Xvorse. Beauty Salon. The punch, by the way, was made by Shirley Pillsbury, chemist for a brewing company. All evening Gloria Yveber was present with '4Blackinail, her favorite camera. The pic- tures that I am enclosing of the reunion were taken by Gloria. She works for Sam Spooner,s Juicy Scoops Newspaperf, Sam came to the reunion with Jean Schuster, his assistant editor. seventeen Solneplace, No man,s town, Any Month, Day, or Year in the future. The ever-punctual Neil Dever, now big time car mamifacturer, was on the way to the re- union with his secretary, Mary Beckmann, when his car blew a gasket. I.uckily for Neil that Bob Hunger and Glenn Simonds happened along, for mechanics is their profession. Bob owns his own station and Glenn is 'Thief Nut and Screw Fixerw at Flap.jack Airportf' Al Hennie arrived with models Betty Irsak on his right and Isabel Mosher on his left. The gowns they wore were designed by Barb Smith. Al is a professional basketball player now. Dave Uollins has -just broken the world's rec- ord for the 120-yard high hurdles. You remember Otto Klaameyer's big ani- hition, don't you? YVell, it has certainly nia- terialiled. Utto is right up on top with the hest of golf champs now. Roger Cooley and Jolm Michelich arrived with :i gorgeous suntan. They have quite a successful business in Florida. It seems they are operating a 'talake-Out-Your-IVill-In-Our- Favor old folks' home. Ruth Fischer does the paper-work part of the business, while Bill Dorow is the legal adviser. Bill is a very busy man. Dinner was arranged by Joyce Reed, our gracious hostess. She is attempting to teach home economics at Dover. Paul Yvise, minis- ter at Dover Congregational Church, gave the blessing. Al IVelker, physical education teach- er at Dover, gave the after-dinner speech on YYhat tve Have Becomef' During dinner Viola was called unexpected- ly. Her famous quintuplets were ill. Janet Fife, the children's governess, nent with Viola. Barbara Schuck had to leave early also. She is a star performer in the Ice Follies. fC'ontinued on Page 5-tj