m NKflRMg-WNMPi w Bexley Public Library RZVRF ___-_-_-•• Ex Libris EXLE June, 1945 Cdito^,, Bevetly. jbluKj, Published by the Senior Class of EXLEY HIGH SCHOOL BEXLEY, OHIO ••• __K_RI Dedication To the boys ot our class of 1945 who go forth to fight for the only way of life they have ever known, to preserve and protect the things that to them mean home, we dedicate this book. We pray that God will return them to us; for they are the living symbols of the spirit of these words by Dr. Willis Sutton: "The measure of a man is his in­ terest in, his willingness to work for, to fight for, and even to die for a future which he shall never see." The Board of Education W. J. RICHARDSON L. M. KRUMM CHARLES D. WILLIARD WM. HARRINGTON WALKER MAYNARD M. DONALDSON President Over a period of years the Board of Education has been alert to the educational needs of a growing community. In accordance with plans worked out with Mr. Fawcett, the board asked the people to approve a bond issue in the election of November, 1944. The citizens came through with a resounding vote of confidence. Plans for an improved and expanded school system now await only the release of essential building materials. Four major changes will be made in the school plant. These include the construction of a new elementary building at Maryland Avenue and Cassingham Road, small additions to the Cassingham school, extensive remodel­ ing at the Main-Montrose building, and a second story addition over the cafeteria and shop at the high school. Members of the teaching staff look forward to opportunities for greater service in a vastly improved school setting. Six NOVICE G. FAWCETT, B. A., M. A. Superintendent of Bexley Schools Mr. Fawcett is a graduate of Kenyon and Ohio State and is working on his Ph. D. He is proudest of heading a city school system before he was thirty. He likes golf, reading, and table tennis and is peeved by lack of punctuality in people. During the past year his chief interest has been in planning with architects and fac­ ulty committees the new building program for the Bexley schools. At the Miami Workshop, Mr. Fawcett has assisted in the development of a pro­ gram for public school education in Ohio. He has also served as chairman of the Resolutions Committee for the Central Ohio Teachers' Association and as chairman of a professional relations committee of the Ohio Superintendents' Association. Seven . ... RUSSELL E. KESSLER, A. B., M. A., L. L. B. Principal of Bexley High School Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan, Ohio State, and Franklin universities, he claims Ohio Wesleyan as his alma mater. His favorite pastimes are hunting and fishing. He dislikes floors cluttered with scraps of paper; his ambition is to see a perfect school day. Before coming to Bexley, Mr. Kessler was principal of the high school at Ada. Lie is often heard saying, "I have the following announcements to make this morning." Eight W^M__ • FACULTY Mine MISS MARTHA JANE ANDERTON, B. SC, M. A. Physical education—girls' tennis team—GAC— often says, "Let's keep it down to a roar!"—pet peeve: girls knitting loud stocking caps for their boy friends—ambition is to restore to nature all of the two-toned locks of hair—pastime is pho­ tography— MISS MARY SQUIER BETHEL, B. A., M. A. Shorthand and typing—"All work must be checked accurately!"—likes to read, go to movies, and listen to the radio—graduated from Office Training School and Ohio State University- dislikes home-room periods, talking and excuses— MRS. AMY C. BRIGHTMAN, B. A. Latin — advises Latin club — likes to read — pet peeve: chewing gum in classes—director of stage properties and settings for Senior play—can be heard saying, "All right."—was graduated from Ohio State University and William and Mary— CHARLES L. CLARK, A. B, M. A. Mathematics—favorite pastimes: athletics, reading —often says, "Why won't you think?"—dislikes loud talking—ambition is to have an opportunity to travel—faculty business manager for athletics— ROBERT M. DUFFEY, B. S. in Ed, M. A. Industrial arts—coaches boys' tennis—can be heard saying, "Time to clean up!"—dislikes having his name spelled D-u-f-f-y—ambition is to maintain an undefeated record for tennis teams—likes archery—has undiscovered talent on the trumpet— MISS RUTH E. EBERHART, B. Mus. Supervisor of vocal music—ambition is to become a housewife—can be heard saying, "Talk that stopping!"—likes to hike and dance—dislikes people who talk at musical concerts- IRA F. FERBRACHE, A. B. Likes outdoor activity—often says, "If you must talk, whisper!"—attended Ohio Northern Univer­ sity—math, math, and more math—likes to fish, hunt, hike, and pitch horse shoes—believes that pet peeves don't pay— ALBERT W. FIELD, B. Arch, M. A. Attended Ohio State University—sophomore ad­ viser—faculty manager of Senior play—enjoys gar­ dening—plans for additions to the high school building are profiting generously from his knowl­ edge of architecture- Ten MISS RUTH C. GEIST, A. B., M. A. English, journalism, and bookkeeping—Torch- pet peeve: headlines set in the wrong size type- sponsor of Quill and Scroll—spends spare time playing with Mr. Dhu, a puppy—ambition, to train Mr. Dhu to become a polished gentleman —can be heard saying, "Please notice—" CHARLES E. HOEL, B. S., M. A. Attended Ohio Northern and Ohio State uni­ versities—teaches physics, biology, and general science—pet peeves are "too numerous to men­ tion"—lost all his ambitions long ago (he says)— can be heard saying, "Get to work!"—pastime is gardening—adviser to freshman class— RALPH M. HOWELL, A. B., M. A. French and history—adviser for French club, Bexleo, and business staff of Torch—often says, "Alors"—has ambition to stay as young as his pupils—graduated from Ohio and Ohio State Uni­ versities—doesn't like the way he crosses tomor­ Q row's bridges yesterday— RALPH L. JORDAN, B. Mus. Band and orchestra—often says, "Let us be pro­ fessional!"—wants to tour Europe after the war- ____* 7 ^W attended Philadelphia School of Music, Temple University, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Capital University—golf and swimming—dislikes _L1 lazy people— ROSS B. KEFAUVER, B. Sc, M. Sc. Found most often in the laboratory, where he says, "Put the stoppers back in the bottles!" teaches chemistry and general science—dislikes insincere people—sponsors new science club— MISS RETA McCORMICK, A. B., B. Sc. in Ed. Latin—educated at Ohio State University—likes to ride in a car if she has the gas—sponsors Na­ tional Honor Society—dreads the alarm clock- hopes to bring the freshmen through first year Latin—dreams of days when we can travel again— MISS TROLA L. McCURDY, B. A., M. A. English and household arts—graduated from Ohio Northern and Ohio State—Girl Reserve adviser- likes to sew, knit, and read—dislikes officious stu­ dents—wants to see all of the United States and then the world— H. EUGENE MECHLING, B. A., M. A. Business training and physical education—coaches baseball and assists in coaching football and bas­ ketball—attended Capital and Ohio State uni­ versities—pet peeve is cold, rainy baseball days- ambition: to own a cottage on a lake- Eleven .MISS BER.NICE I. MULLINS, B. A. Attended DePauw and Ohio State universities —teaches English, public speaking, and dramatics —directs Senior play—sponsors the dramatics club —dreads winters like '44 and '45—ambition is to see a quick finish of the war—likes to travel— JOHN F. SCHACHT, B. Sc, M. Sc. Geometry and trigonometry—attended Capital University—adviser to Hi-Y—coaches Hi-Y basket­ ball—often says, "Of what can you be certain?" —hopes to find the magic wand—pet peeve: sophomores who '•an't think—favorite pastime is heckling the sophomores— MISS LUCILLE M. SELBACH, B. A., B. Sc. in Ed. Graduated from Ohio State University—English- often says, "Now, when you go to college—" junior class adviser—peeze: hearing, "Is this gonna count on our grades?"—hopes in one day to breakfast in New York, lunch in London, dine in Paris, and have a midnight snack in Berlin— CARLTON H. SMITH, B. A., M. Sc. Coach—attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State universities—chemistry and physical education- pet pet is Peggy (dog)—likes to golf and garden- ambition: to win the State basketball champion­ ship and to play golf in the 70's— MISS MARION THOMAS, B. Sc. in Ed., B. Sc. in Agr'l., M. A. Dean of Girls—teaches social practice and house­ hold arts—graduated from Ohio State University —has an ambition to make a beautiful hooked rug—is in charge of high school cafeteria— HAROLD V. TIPTON, B. Sc. in Ed., M. A. American history and government—wants to go to China after the war—adviser to student council- guidance instructor—handles absences and tardi­ ness— l_~_* RALPH H. TRIVELLA, B. S., M. A. Art supervisor—can be heard saying, "Art is life ___E____i and life is art"—hopes to travel around the world —pet peeve is newspaper reporters—likes pho­ tography and gardening— MISS SELMA H. HAMANN, Ph. B. (No picture) Spanish—advises Spanish clubs—writes poetry- hopes to get her volume of poems accepted- attended Ohio State, Denison, and Mexico uni­ versities—adviser to senior class—often says while swatting flies, "Mi Dios!"— _flf£ Twelve '«s»«_ S_tete_ \ 1 ENIOR Thirteen HARRY ANTHONY HELEN MAREE BARROWS "Spike" "An affable and courteous gentleman." "A winning smile has she." Spanish Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Club 1, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1; Horizon Club 3, 4, President 3; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4, Vice-President of Senate 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Presi­ dent 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4.