Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

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Calendar SEPTEMBER 8 — One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and here we go — for another year at A. H. S.! Everyone from the starry-eyed freshmen to the old and hardened seniors reported for registration, eager to begin soaking up knowledge. 10 — Members of the senior class met in Alumni Gym for nom- ination of officers. Mr. Frank Weathers, the senior sponsor, con- ducted the meeting. Voting was done by secret ballot. Those who participated in the solo twirling contest in Fort Wayne and their ratings were: Diane Gray, superior; JoAnn Elliott, superior; Ann Pasmann, fair; and Rebecca Blevins, good. In a flag solo Rebecca Blevins received a superior rating. Those in duets and their ratings were: Rosetta Blevins and Diane Gray, excellent; Ro- setta Blevins and Jo Ann Elliott, excellent; Ann Pasmann and Jon- nie Bullock, good; and Jama Blickenstaff and Rebecca Blevins, su- perior. In a flag duet Jama Blickenstaff and Rebecca Blevins placed superior. The flag quartet made up of Rosetta Blevins, Diane Gray, Jama Blickenstaff, and Rebecca Blevins received an excellent rating. The twirling corps of Helen Dilley, Diane Gray, Rebecca Blevins, Ann Pasmann, Rosetta Blevins, Jama Blickenstaff, Lana Carper, Jonnie Bullock, and Jo Ann Elliott placed superior. The girls who received superior ratings go to Indianapolis on September 24. 1 1 — The results of the senior election were announced today. They were: president, Harve Harris; vice-president, John Pinning- ton; secretary, Sandra Ford; treasurer, Ned Short. Mr. Frank Weathers continues as class sponsor with Mrs. Max Brown and Mrs. Richard Davidson as class mothers. 14 — The Teen-Y met to line up programs for the year and to draft volunteers to work in the fair booth. 1 5 — The senior class voted to have an annual again this year. The different staff positions were explained to the class. The mem- bers of the class wrote down their first three choices of staff positions. A meeting for prospective members of the Future Homemakers of America was held at the high school. The first junior class meeting was called to order by the new president, Donald Steininger. The class voted unanimously to offer a portable television set at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. Mr. Phil Howard, class sponsor, appointed Helen Dilley as stand man- ager for the football games. Volunteers to work in the stand were also chosen. 16 — Tri-Hi-Y held a business meeting to open up its year. 17 — Today was election day for the Future Farmers of Ameri- ca. The winning candidates were: Thomas Smith, president; Don Hawver, vice-president; Dennis Heffley, secretary and David Aschle- man, treasurer. The new reporter is Lanny Lung, and Ellis Baker is sentinel. Mr. Gilbert Turpin is the advisor. 18 — Surprise! Due to the fact that the school is without boil- ers and temperatures have dropped to a new low, school was dis- missed for the morning. Hi-Y opened its season with a business meeting. 19 — Our own A. H. S. twirlers brought home the honors when they won high ratings at the baton contest in Indianapolis. The ratings of the solo twirlers were: Diane Gray, superior; and Jo Ann Elliott, excellent. In a flag solo, Rebecca Blevins placed superior. The duet of Rebecca Blevins and Jama Blickenstaff placed superior. In a flag duet Rebecca Blevins and Jama Blickenstaff received su- perior ratings again. The corps placed excellent in state competition. 22 — Seniors met in the Alumni Gym to vote on the staff for the Follies. After the class voted, Mr. Miller asked for senior boys who would like to be student Rotarians. 2 5 — Step right up folks and see the wonder of the civilized world! Yes, this was the day school was dismissed for the DeKalb County Fall Fair. Even the freshmen and juniors who were ini- tiated had a grand time. Page 3 8

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29 — Seniors met in the assembly to decide if they wanted a Homecoming. They voted unanimously for one. They picked the Mishawaka Penn game, October 23, as the date. October 24, Saturday, was picked as the date for the Homecoming dance. 30 — Tri-Hi-Y elected Miss Mary Lou Kostielney as its sponsor. OCTOBER 1 — Senior class officers met to pick the committees for Home- coming. These committee chairmen were chosen from a list of seniors who had requested committee duty: field decorations — Marsha Fox; props — Roger Souder; field clean-up — William Heffley; dance decorations — Nancy Patrick; clean-up — Timothy Brown. 5 — Yea! Rah! Team! Cheerleading tryouts were today. The lucky girls chosen were: varsity — Bonnie Muhn, Connie McCann, and Sandra Goodwin; B-team — Gloria Crain and Marcia Tucker. At Teen-Y meeting, Mrs. Ray Ouer was chosen as club sponsor. 7 — The seniors, in a frenzy to complete plans for Homecoming, decided to pay $70 for the Thunderbirds dance band and to rent Union Hall for $30. The McKenney Junior High School Gymnasium was the set- ting for some brilliant action this evening when the Girls ' Athletic Association began its volleyball season. 8 — Baron Otto Schact, a German-born singer, swayed the students and faculty of Auburn High School from laughter to tears and to reverence with his interpretation of many old and favorite songs. This was one of the best-received programs of the year. Who were all those boys that were running around with green hands? Why, they were the new members of the Future Farmers of America that were being initiated today. The jolly juniors were told today that due to rising inflation, class dues would have to be $12. Also, it was decided that Christmas cards would be sold by mass canvassing of the city on the night of December 11. Cathy Walter was appointed chairman of this project. Another project, the sale of pe n sets, was announced; Ann Pasmann was chosen as chairman. 12 — Boilers boo-boo! School is dismissed all day! 13 — Some freshmen were struck wtih a cruel blow tonight when the fair initiations were presented at the Plebes meeting. The boys also discussed their fair project. Dues were set at $1 for the year. 14 — Those who aspire to be nurses were enlightened on that career at the Tri-Hi-Y meeting by Mrs. Esther Nessel. The officers of the Future Teachers of America met today to discuss the calendar of coming events. 19 — The Teen-Y girls heard an interesting talk by Mary Manon, an X-ray technician at Souder Hospital. 20 — Boys from all four classes met today to pick three under- classmen attendants for the Homecoming Queen, and the seniors chose three candidates for the Queen. The candidates are: Bonnie Muhn, Sandra Goodwin, and Dee Ann Engstrom. Attendants are: juniors — Connie McCann; sophomores — Mona Ouer; freshmen — Kathryn Miller. The Homecoming Queen was Bonnie Muhn. Top students competed for honors in scholarship tests today. 21 — Hi-Y had a very interesting business meeting tonight. 22-23 — Another vacation was called for the students to break the monotony of a humdrum school week while the teachers at- tended Indiana State Teachers Association meetings. 26 — During an assembly program today Doxne Lee and Otto Schmidt kept everyone spellbound with their gymnastic skills and clowning. Speaking of clowns, Jon Safety First Feagler, James Kruse, and David Long were coaxed into adding to the hilarity. Fines were announced and paid by Plebes who did not comply with all rules of initiation at the fair. Teh! Teh! 28 — Mr. Earl Notestine was the guest speaker at Tri-Hi-Y tonight. His speech was about guidance. 29 — The Future Homemakers of America held an impressive ceremony for installation of their new members. 31 — BOO! The goblins will get you if you don ' t watch out. Page 3 9