Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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5 I' 'nt Maas is Q 9? Uur New Princzpal finding Wbztmvr sie t .Q I Ls , fy . l ' if 1 X s ' '-g, if 'l ' ' 1 . Stix xo ' +5 ' I rx S N N 4 , 1:5 fa g Xb fe L 'il sf - gy Mr. Davis has a friendlv chat with Russ Miller and Don Kellermeyer. This is Mr. Davis' first year as Principal of Whitmer High School. He has been our capable dean of boys for four years and in that capacity has been admired and respected by all who have attended our school. Congratulations to the 1956 Oracle staff. You are typically Whitmer, through and through, working together as a team, generating enthusiasm among the students, among the faculty, and among the community for your publication, the i956 Oracle. We at Whitmer have had a great year together, working to achieve character, industry, kindness, and truth. Keep in mind that the building of moral, spiritual character is a mat- ter of sowing good seeds and then reaping a harvest ac- cordingly. This world of ours is a busy one, demanding the best of everyone in war or peace. Some of you will leave our Whit- mer family this year. Whatever you do or wherever you go -remember-keep your thoughts collected, keep yourself physically and mentally healthy, and above all keep your feet on the ground. Again, I would like to congratulate the staff for their fine yearbook. Very truly yours, Harvey J. Davis I4 Principal of Whitmer, Harvey Davis

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In Memonbzm Doctor Stephen Donath One of the greatest losses in the community of Washington Township was that of Dr. Stephen Donath who died on No- vember 18, 1955. He was survived by his wife Julia, and two sons, Steven and James Donald. Dr. Donath was born in Hungary in 1898. He received his medical degree from the University of Vienna. He served for two years in the Medical Corps of the United States Army and went overseas with his unit. Dr. Donath took a great interest not only in schools but in Washington Township aftairs generally. He was a member of the Wernert's Corners Civic Association and Robinson Locke Lodge No. 659 of F. and A. M. He backed the Wer- nert's Corners baseball team but he was such a modest and unassuming person that he never allowed his name to be honored when he was alive. He started serving on the Washington Township Board of Education in January, 1937, and, with the exception of a two year interval, served on the Board until his death. Few men have served their schools longer or more faithfully than has Dr. Stephen Donath. He was a forward-looking thinker and doer who will serve as an inspiration to the community lead- ers who will follow him.

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itla T be Deans' Amkting H im X. S- . X I W ,.e . . , ,p- Dean of Girls, Mrs. Schlegel. Always smiling and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone is our very able dean of boys, Mr. Harry Hendershot. Mr. Hendershot has been at Whitmer for five years, teaching chemistry and physics four years and acting as dean of boys one year. He received his M.A. degree in Education from the University of Toledo in June, 1956. Previous to this achievement, he received a B.S. degree from Alma College and a B.S. degree in Education from Ohio State University. Among his many favorite activities are the sports of fishing and hunting. Besides the committee work similar to that performed by Mrs. Schlegel, Mr. Hendershot spends his day patiently counseling students, organizing the testing program, and offering information for college-bound and iob-seek- ing seniors. We salute Mr. Hendershot for his contribu- tions to our welfare. 1 Z -, .1 555. i i One of the Whitmer students' most under- standing friends is Mrs. Irma Schlegel, the dean of girls. She has been here for twenty- seven years and with each passing year her popularity and friendship increases among the students. During the years she has been here, she has taught civics combined with the position of dean of girls. This year she is full- time dean because of the increasing num- ber of students and faculty members. Mrs. Schlegel has a B.S. degree in Educa- tion from the University of Toledo. Her favor- ite pastime is work and bowling. Together with Mr. Hendershot she is an advisor to the Student Council and serves on the grading and promotional and executive committees. Her influence will continue to be felt by the students long after they graduate from Whit- mer. 51 llul.u'sl i -. ' - . if L X' in ef- E. Q' X Y l l5 .xx uusmmn-.uv vs-1.f..4.t,. Dean of Boys, Mr. Hendershot.