Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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P qlli -fx: 4- 1,5 iv lfllsbxxx 51 'i' I f ' , :ur-yuan E52 V n-142 Q55 Q. aaa: A wnfmr gf 3 S-EWO Q mf 3.5. I.: I .ki I -1 55 I if 4 555 y 5 'f' 4 '- 'Z m.- nn, A. , -in ,,,,,, CONTENTS Foreword 3 Dedication 5 Administration 7 Faculty 1 1 Classes 15 Recognition 57 Organizations 61 Athletics, Boys' 87 Athletics, Girls' 107 Friendliness is defined in the dictionary as The condition or quality of being friendlyg or exercise of benevolence or kindness. But if someone were to ask you to state, in your own Words, what friendliness means, you would surely find it hard to describe. Friendliness is something that you cannot buy, beg, borrow, or stealg neither can you expect to have it Without a little work or effort. It actually doesn't take much to be friendlyg just a little common sense and respect for other people. Whitmer has achieved a goal which few schools have attainedg mainly, the reputation of being friendly. Not only is friendliness shown to the people Within its walls, but to everyone, whether they are or are not known by Whitmerites. 4

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'V 'LU 5 hy ax K, 7 K, ' i :int 91.35. at . The journalism Classes of Whitmer High School 55 30 Whitmer Drive Toledo 13, Ohio Proudly presents for The Senior Class THE 1952 ORACLE FOREWORD The student historian occupies an unusual niche in the high school hall of fame. If his work is good it is taken for granted that such is as it should be. If his work is mediocre or below standard, he soon knows it. He cannot hope to receive the plaudits of the crowd nor the applause of the audience. His sole compensation is the satisfaction of doing his job well. The Journalism Department has, as one of its most important assignments, the publishing of The Oracle. This is a history of the current school year. The class- work has consisted largely of the work involved- gathering the material, arranging for the photographs, editing the copy and pictures, and making layouts for the printer's direction. Completed and placed in your hands as a true record of this year at Whitmer, The Oracle represents far more work and creative talent than it might seem to indicate. Only a close observer of the Staff could properly evaluate its work. We hope that our effort will be mirrored in your satisfaction and continued enjoyment of this book. Down through the many years we hope you Will treasure it as one of your choicest possessions. A. H. RICE, Publisher 3

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DEDICATION RALPH C. PRITT S To one of Whitmer,s most loyal fans this twenty-second edition of the Oracle is dedicated. Mr. Ralph Pritts, mechanical drawing teacher and sports trainer, is this great fellow. He was born in 1903 at Chauncey, Athens County, Ohio, and graduated from high school in 1923. He worked in a coal mine after graduation to get money to go to college. He attended Ohio University at Athens for one year and then taught a one-room school with all eight grades for one year at Morristown, Ohio. He went back to the University for a year and then started his coaching career at Green's Run High School the following year. He taught there for two years and decided to return to school to complete his work for his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He graduated from Ohio University in 1931. After graduation he taught at Hollister High School for eight years as Coach and Industrial Arts Instructor. He had several championship basketball teams there. He left Hollister to go to Caldwell High School to take a similar position. He was there three years and came to Whitmer in 1939. Mr. Pritts started the annual homecoming ceremonies and the bonfire which is usually held the night before the homecoming game. He schedules the games for all sport events, and sees that the fellows are well-equipped. Mr. Pritts belongs to the Side-Line Quarter-Backs, and is Secretary of the Athletic Council. Although he is a busy man, he has found time to build his own home. When the season rolls around, he finds time to hunt and fish. Ralph Pritts and his bow ties are a friendly, familiar part of Whitmer's life.