Amo High School - Amoace Yearbook (Amo, IN)

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1. 9 , .M E 159 R I E. S Dc, . 4.5 THE HISTORY OF THE SENIORS OF 1945 1941-1942 On the first day of September, 1941, twenty-two Freshmen entered dear ole A. H. S. After a few days the Sophomores initiated us by mak- ing the girls dress as Daisy Mae and the boys wear long underwear, ladies' hose, high heel shoes, and lots of make-up. We were all glad when the day was over, but they made up by giving us a nice party that night. At first we didn't think we were going to like it as we had to do a lot of stunts, but after we were all initiated we danced and played games and enjoyed the rest of the evening. Our officers for the year Were: President. David Burnettg Vice-Pres- ident, Dolores Applegate, Secretary, Douglas Westg and Treasurer, Carol Cox, with Mr. Floyd as our Sponsor. Blue and gold were our colors and the White carnation our flower. After much discussion our class motto became Climb, Though the Rocks be Rugged. And for our class name we adopted Blue Devils. At Christmas we had the annual gift exchange and pitch-in dinner and attended the show at Plainfield. In the class tourney we drew the Sophomores and were very proud of ourselves when we beat them. Then we played the Seniors and were beaten. Our yell leaders were Carol Cox and Ann Archer. In the spring several members of our class represented us in the Choral Festival at Danville. At the end of the year we lost two classmates, who were Betty Snyder and Doris Fox. 1942-1943 In a short time after the beginning of this new year Mary Larison moved to Danville and Douglas West to San Antonio, Texas. We gained Doyle Waskom from Monrovia, which made twenty-one in our class. We elected our class oflicers for the Sophomore year. which were as follows: President, Rolland Rollingsg Vice-President, Dolores Apple- gate: Secretary, Luella Austin, and Treasurer, Russell Hulse. For our class Sponsor we chose one of the new teachers, Miss Patten. Blue and gold were kept for our class colors, and the white carnation for our class flower. After a long discussion we finally decided to change our motto to Be a Lifter, Not a Leaner, which is considerably shorter and more appropriate. Carol Cox and Luella Austin tied in being chosen as the prettiest girls in class. We initiated the Freshmen by making them dress Military Style to keep time with the nation. We gave the High School a party in honor of the new Freshmen that night, all going home at a late hour. At Christmas we had our pitch-in dinner and gift exchange and we were taken to the Prewitt Theater in Plainfield, where we saw Grand- father Goes to Town. Everybody had a good time and enjoyed the holi- day vacation. 13

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MEMORI ES - 45 H LOIS STORTS I don't say much, but-? Chorus 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3, Choral Festival 4, Ace Reporter 4, Memories Staff 4, Twirler 3, Me and My Shad- ow 4. MARSHALL WALTON Just call me 'Mash'. F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Art 1-2-3, Basketball 3, Choral Festival -1, Memories Staff 4. DOYLE WASKOM They want men in the Armyg I've been called three times. Student Manager 3-4, Chorus 3, Art 3, Memories Staff 4, Ace Reporter 4, Basketball 2. MOTTO BE A LIFTER, NOT A LEANER. FLOWER-WHITE CARNATION 12

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ISWF MEMORIES 45 Luella Austin was chosen assistant to the F. F. A. Queen, Thelma Phillips, for the Clay Township Farmers' Institute. Carol Cox, Ann Archer and Luella Austin went to the finals in the Amo Latin Contest of Amo High of the first year Latin class. In the Class Tourney we drew the Seniors and were beaten, conse- quently we didn't feel very happy. Our yell leaders again were Carol Cox and Ann Archer. 1943-19-14 During the past year we lost five members, who were Bob McClain. Dorothy Gentry, Geraldine Barnett, Jean Broadstreet and Carol Cox, which made our class the smallest in the High School, with only sixteen members. This year as Juniors, we had the authority at the stand in the Gvm- nasium to sell pop corn, ice cream, and soft drinks, also we got to sell at the ball games. The officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President. David Burnett: Vice-President, Dolores Applegateg Secretary, Russell Hulse. and Treasurer, Luella Austin. Again we chose Miss Patten for our class Sponsor. On October 16, our class gave Auntie's Money as our class play. It was enioyed by everyone-We hope! The characters in the plav were: Ann Archer, Luella Austin. Dolores Applegate, David Burnett, Charles Feller, Russell Hulse and Rolland Rollings. At Christmas time. after having our gift exchange. we were second in line for the animal dinner, but due to the war we couldn't go to Plain- field to see a show. This year was one to be remembered as our basketball bovs won the Sectional tourney and went to the Regionals, but were defeated by Green- field. In the class tourney we drew the Sophomores, beat them and de- feated the Seniors in the finals. On May 6, we gave the Seniors a reception at the Riviera Club in Indianapolis. After the banquet. music was furnished by the Riviera Club Band for dancing. Some left early and some left late, but they all arrived home late. The Seniors gave their farewell party at the close of the year for all the students and faculty and their families. The evening was spent in dancing to Jimmy Brown's Orchestra and playing games. 1944-1945 Fifteen Seniors came back to Amo High to start our final year. Our class was the smallest graduating class of Amo High School. Our Omcei-S for our final year were: President, David Burnettg Vice- President, Gilbert Bryant: Secretary, Dolores Applegate, and Treasurer, Deloris Snyder, and Mr. Bray was chosen as our Sponsor. On October 3, we journeyed to Indianapolis to Porteris Studio to have our pictures taken for Memories, At last! We were Hrst in the parade around the Christmas dinner table. We enjoyed the gift exchange, with everyone receiving nice gifts. We won the class tourney again this year. Our yell leaders were 14