Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1957 volume:

k k CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL OF GARY, INDIANA PRESENTS THE With the growth of this nation has come about the growth of a great era, commonly known as the Industrial Age. This region typifies that growth and the effect of the machine on the main occupations and way of life of the people. For this reason we wish to dedicate this book to local industry, large and small, an important cog in the nation ' s wheel of progress; and to all the people who have worked to make it great and those who will strive to add to its achievement in the future. ■ ' T tAf ' l _t 1 uuxE CRACKING UNIT STANDARD OIL ADMINISTRATION HI A % | 1 1 ' 11 Calumet School Board Wayne E. Swihart, Acting Superintendent; Alberta Klasner, Recording Secretary; John L. Howard, Secretary; Harold F. De Vault, Township Trustee; Leland W. Ladd, Treasurer; Marcus Coffman, Vice President; Edward Nowak; John Hilbrich, Attorney. The Metropolitan School Board of Calumet Township, Lake County, took office in November 1956. This action was a result of popular demand by the residents expressed in a petition circulated last spring. According to the law on formation of a new board, the members of the first school board con- sist of the township trustee, the three township advisory bocrd members, and one appointed member residing in the township. At the next general election in 1958, only residents of the township will be elected to the school board. The board meets once a month to discuss the administration of the area schools which include: Black Oak, DeVault, Hosford Park, and Ridge Elementary Schools; Ross Junior High; and Calumet High School. JAMES D. THOMAS JR. County Secondary Supervisor CHRIS ELLIOT Secretary to Mr. Swihart HAROLD E. STRYCKER A familiar person to be seen in the office this year was Mr. Strycker, our new vice- principal. As former head of the commercial department and in his twelveth year at Calumet, Mr . Strycker was by no means a new face on the school scene. Those who had occasion to come in con- tact with him in this new capacity found him more than just an administrator; we are sure that he has also become an invaluable additon to the administrative staff. . He attended Manchester College for his A.B. degree and Indiana University for his M.S. degree in education. WAYNE E. SWIHART We, the Class of 57 are very proud to say that Mr. Swihart entered this high school as head of our faculty the same year we entered as Freshmen. As these four years have passed swiftly by, he has guided us through many decisions main- taining a firm but wise attitude. We wish to express our appreciation for all his help, and hope that our class has added to the pleasant memories of his last four years at Calumet. Mr. Swihart attended Manchester College for his A.B. degree, Ashland College and and Ohio State University for a M.A. degree, and is currently attending Indiana University for his Doctorate in education. Previously he has taught in Ohio, Delphi, Indiana and our own Ross School. On No- vember 19, 1956 he was appointed Acting Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District. That man may safely venture on his way, who is so guided that he cannot stray. Scott GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT THOMAS T. CLARK Guidance Director St. Propias College, B. A. , Indiana University, M. S. , Graduate Work, American Conservatory of Music, Sponsor of F. T. A. LELA COOKE Counselor Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana University, University of Chicago, A. B. , Sponsor G. A. A. , Student Council Advisor. RAY R. STASCO Counselor Wittenberg College, B. A. , University of Florida, M. S. OFFICE PERSONNEL BEVERLY WESTERHOUT Office Clerk ALBERTA KLASNER Bookkeeper Treasurer 6 EVERETT ARTHUR Ball State Teachers College, B. S. , Chairman of Sophomore Sponsors. CHARLES E. COLE Eastern Illinois State College, B. S. (Education), Ohio State University, M. S. , (Entomology), Senior Class Sponsor. J.F. DUNCAN University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University, Penn. State University, Bradley University, B. S. , YFC Sponsor. STEVE BJELICH Indiana University, B. S. , M. S. , Senior Class Sponsor, Reserve Team Basketball Coach. HELEN B. DAVIS Ball State Teachers College, B. S. , Indiana University, M. A. , Southern Illinois University, Senior Honor Society Sponsor. MARJANNA C. ERWIN Indiana University, B. S. , (Home Economics), FHA Sponsor, YFC Sponsor. ROY K. CHAPMAN Evansville College, Indiana University, B. A. , Warrior (newspaper) Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor, Calument Players Sponsor. ZELLA M. DOTY Normal College, A. G. U. , Indiana University, B. S. , GAA Sponsor, Cheerleaders Sponsor. ESTA GARLAND Ball State Teachers College, A. B. , Homemaking Club Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor. . LILLIAN BARBARA HAMNIK Indiana University, B. S. , (Social Service and Education), Junior Honor Society. V ROBERT JOSEPH Indiana University, B. S. , M. S. , Football Coach. ALICE KINGERY Southern Illinois University, Chicago University, Indiana University, B. S. (Education), TABS Sponsor. BARBARA SLOAN HENDERSHOTT Wheaton College, A. B. , YFC Sponsor. DAN KACHATUROFF Northwestern University, B. S. (Education), Assistant Football Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach, Golf Coach. J. RAYMOND KIRK Indiana Central College, Indiana University, A. B. , Projectionists Sponsor. JOAN V. JOHNSON Iowa Wesleyan College, Purdue University, Chicago Art Insitute, B. A. , SSS Sponsor. LILLIAN KELAVOS Valparaiso University, B. A. , Ball State Teacher ' s College, M. A. , B. A. (Business, Spanish), M. A. (Business). lillian t. McAllister Hanover College, Oakland City College, University of Louisville, Kentucky, A. B. , Senior Sponsor, Senior Honor Society. phillip j. McLaughlin St. Joseph ' s College, De Paul University, Colorado State Teachers College, A. B. (Economics). WILLIAM W. MILLER Valparaiso University, Albion College, B. S. , LL. B. WALTER S. MURZYN Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana University, Purdue University, B. S. , Math, Chem- istry, Chemistry Club. JOHN R. SHINOVICH Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University, B. S. , Junior Class Sponsor, Varsity Club Sponsor. RAY SKAMAY Ball State Teachers College, B. S. , (Science and Physical Education), Freshman Class Sponsor. ROBERT B. SMEAD Ball State Teachers College, B. S. (Education). SAMUEL E. TAYLOR Indiana Central College, Indiana State Teachers, Indiana Central Normal College, B. S. CHRISTOPHER TRAICOFF Indiana University, Ohio State College University, B. S. (Edu- cation) Director ' s Degree in Physical Education, Varsity Basketball, Cross Country, Chair- man of the Physical Education Dept. JOHN M. TSANGARIS University of Florida, Indiana University, B. A. E. , M. S. E. ELSIE W. WALDRON Middlebury College, Middlebury College, French School, Vermont A. B. , M. A. , Annual, Sophomore Class Sponsor. VICTOR BARBIERI St. Benedict ' s College, De Paul University, B. A. , M. A. , Head of Music Department, Dance Band. JOSEPH YACKO Indiana University, B. S. , M. S. , Sophomore Class Sponsor. NOT PICTURED CLYDE A. RAINFORD Indiana University, B. S. , Library Club. PAULINE M. YATSKO College of St. Francis, B. A. , Math and Spanish, Pan-Am Sponsor. ROBERT C. SHULTS Indiana State College, B. S. 10 SENIORS OPEN HEARTH SHOP INLAND STEEL 1 ( MS I President, Dick Tovson; Treasurer, Karen Bumiston; Secretary, Shirley Willis; Vice President, Reese WILLIAM GERALD AKIN G.A. Junior Class Committee; President 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Treasurer 4; Basketball 1; Chemistry 3; Base- ball 1,2,3; Projectionist 3; Senior Science Club 1 Football 4; Bible Club 1. MITZY KAY ALVEY Mit ' s” G.A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S. S. 3,4; Chemistry Club 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society; Student Council 4; Library Assistant 2,3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2,3; Vice- President 1,2; Secretary 3. JOAN NADINE AMOS Dean Bible Club 3; Office Assistant 4 Chorus 3. ELAINE ANDERSON DONALD BELL Ensemble 4. DUANE BOLLETT Peru High School 1 , 2 GERRY LINORA BROWN Ba G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Girls Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; A Cappella 3,4; S. S.S. 3; Patrol 1; Bible Club 1,2; Office Assistant 4; Pep Club 3. ANNIE SELMA CASH JERRY BUCKLEY Big B Senior Class Committee 4; Bible Club 2,3; Band 1,2,3; Newspaper 4; Student Council 3; Track 4; Varsity Club 4; Projectionists 3,4; B.A. A. 1,2; Football 4; Senior Science Club 1. KAREN SUE BURNISTON Burnie Senior Class Committee 4; G.A.A, 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; Pep Club 2,3; Chemistry Club 2,3,4; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Reporter 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Patrol 1; Alter- nate Student Council 1,2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Library Assistant 1,2,3; Vice-President 2; Secretary 3; Class Officer Treasurer 4; Girls State Alternate 3; Pan Am 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2; Dramatics 4; Youth For Christ 2,3. THOMAS ANTHONY CARPENTER Tony Youth For Christ 2; B. A. A. 1; Chorus. WAYNE CABLE 14 DONALD EDWIN CASTLE Ted Youth For Christ lj B.A.A. 1,2; Senior Science Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Chemistry Club 2; Baseball 4. CAROL ELAINE CHMIELEWSKI Cookie G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Youth For Christ 2; Chorus 4; Chemistry Club 2,4; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3; Office Assistant 4; Library Assistant 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2,3; Secretary 2, President 3; Dramatics 4. RICHARD CLINE Dick Senior Science Club 1; B.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chemistry Club 3,4; Projectionists 4. ■Hi Mu- bill COBB Pickerton High School 1,2,3; Projectionists 4; Track 4. NONIA COBURGER Nono Junior Class Planning Committee 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Youth For Christ 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Band 1,2, 3,4; S.S.S. 4; Homemaking 4. ROBERT COCKRUM Bob B.A.A. 1; Senior Science Club 1; Merrillville 2; Hobbs, New Mexico 3; Band 1,4; Youth For Christ 4; Dance Band 4; Dramatics 4. RICHARD CRANOR Senior Science Club 1; Patrol 1; Chemistry Club 2,3; Youth For Christ 2,3; Projectionists 3, JOHN EDWARD CRAVEN John-John Our Lady of the Lake Seminary 1,2; Projectionists 3. VICTOR COHUT Vic Patrol 1; Senior Science Club 1; B.A.A. 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Projectionists 4; Senior Planning Committee; Football 4; Drama- tics 4. JAMES ROBERT COPPER Bob B.A.A. 1; Senior Science Club 1; Projection- ists 2; Track 1,2; Class Officer 1,2; Junior Honor Society 3,4; Boys State 3; Chemistry Club 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Vice-Presi- dent 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; President 4; Football 4; Mr. Foot- ball 4; Cross Country 2,3; Baseball 3,4. LINDA ANNE COVER English” Chorus 1; Patrol 1; Senior Science Club 1,2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Secretary 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Presi- dent 4; Youth For Christ 2,3; Girls State 3; A Cappella 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Representative 1, Secretary 2; Chemistry Club 2, 3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Secretary 4; Ensemble 4; Dramatics 4. GEORGE THOMAS COULITSIS Rusty Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; B.A.A. 1,2; Varsity Club 2; Projectionists 3; YourF For Christ 4. SHIRLEY LEE DU FRAIN Sugar G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Homemaking Club 4; Pep Club 3; Chorus 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2,4. PATRICIA JO DIETZMAN Pat Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Homemaking Club 4. DAVID ALAN DOUGHMAN Carbs Chemistry Club 3,4; Annual 4; Projectionists 2,3; Senior Science Club 1,2; Patrol 1; B.A.A. 1,2; Baseball 2; Track 2; Pep Club 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2. DONNA JOAN DIVICH Blondie Junior Class Committee 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Representative 4; S. S. S. 4; Cho rus 2; Junior Honor Society 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; F. H. A. 2; Homemaking Club 3,4; President 4; Student Council 1; Office Assistant 4; Class Officer 3; Secretary; Youth For Christ 3. f EDWARD SCOTT CRUNDWELL Ed Basketball Manager 1,2,3; Accordian Band 1; Chemistry Club 3,4; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Projectionists 2,3,4. DANIEL CZAZASTY Dan Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3,4; Chemistry Club 3; Senior Science Club 1. JEAN MARIE EALES Jeanne Chorus 1; Patrol 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep Club 3; Library Assistant 3; Youth For Christ 2,4; Dramatics 3; Office Assistant 4; S.S.S. 4. KENNETH LEE EICHELBERGER Ike Student Council 1; B.A.A. 1; Senior Science Club 1; Pen Pals 2; Projectionists 3; Band 1,2,3; Youth For Christ 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 4; Dramatics 4. GEORGE HARVEY ELLIS Harv Patrol 1,2; Class Officer; Treasurer 2; Chemistry Club 3; B.A.A. 1,2; Projectionists 3, 4. ANNA MAY FARLEIGHT Puddy Youth For Christ 2; Pep Club 2; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Patrol 1; Office Assistant 4; Bookstore 2,3,4. JOAN FARMER Joanie G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2,3; Pep Club 3; Chorus 2,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Office Assistant 4. KATHLEEN FAUVER Kathie G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Newspaper Staff 4. 18 ' SHELVIA JEAN FLEURY Marinette High School 1,2,3. WILLIAM FRIANT Billy- Bones Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Projectionists 3; B.A.A. 1; Senior Science Club 1; Football 4; Co-Captain 4; Youth For Christ 3. CARL GARRETT Buddy Senior Honor Society 4; Projectionist 4. GERALD MARTIN GERBER Jerry Band 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Varsity Club 1 ; Projectionists 1,2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 1; Youth For Christ 1,2. OTHO GIBSON Hoot Morton 1; Senior Science Club 2; Youth For Christ 2,3. TOM GOODAN Gunga B.A.A. 1,2; Baseball Manager 4; Football Manager 4; Varsity Club 4; Projectionists 3,4; Senior Science Club 1; Youth For Christ 2,3. ARLENE GRANGER Ar G.A.A. 1; Majorettes 2; Homemaking 4. ROBERT WAYNE HEDRICK Big Bob- Baseball 1; Patrol 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2; B.A.A. 1, 2; Senior Science Club 1,2; Chorus 2; Junior Class Planning Committee 3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Football 4; Office Assistant 4; Projectionists 2,3,4. SHIRLEY ANN HALES Shirl F. H. A. 2; Parliamentarian 2; Pen Pals 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Senior Science Club 1; Youth For Christ 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Homemaking 3.4; President 3; Vice-President 4; Library Assistant 2, 3, 4; Secretly 2; Annual Staff 4. KEITH HAMILTON Chorus 1; Patrol 1; Senior Science Club 1; Youth For Christ 2, 3; A Cappella 2, 3, 4. : RANK HEDRICK Hedick Senior Science Club 1; B.A.A. 2; Chorus 3; Projectionists 3. JIM HARTSELL Accordian Band 1; Senior Science Club 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2,3; Chemistry Club 2,3,4; Secretary- Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; Pan Am 3,4; Projectionists 3,4. ALLEN HOUGHTALING r ROBERT LEWIS HOWISEN Little Bob B.A.A. 1; Chorus 2; Projectionists 1; Youth For Christ 2. SHEILA MARY THERESE HUGHES Bishop Noll 1; Youth For Christ 2; Newspaper 4; Dramatics 3, 4. VIRGINIA LEE JOHNSON Gin” Band 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Pan-Am 3,4; Purdue Legislative Assembly 4. ROBERT IRVIN B.A.A. 1; Chorus 2; A Cappella 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3. 22 NINA MAE JONES G.A.A. 1; S.S.S. 3,4; Bible Club 2; Chorus 1,2; Library Assistant 2,3; Homemaking Club 4. JOSEPH AUGUST KALITA Joe Chemistry Club 4; Junior Honor Society 3; Senior Honor Society 4; Reporter; Pan Am 3,4; A Cappella 1,2,3; Patrol 1; Senior Science Club 1 , 2 . MARY MADAGLENE KEATTS Maggie G.A.A. 1; Youth for Christ 4; Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Newspaper 4; Pen Pals 2; Secre- tary; Office Assistant 4; Homemaking Club 3,4. DIANE KEITH Di G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Science Club 1,2; Patrol 1; Chorus 1; Junior Honor Society 2; Youth For Christ 1,2,3; Chemistry Club 2; Girls Glee Club 2; S.S.S. 3,4; President 4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Pan Am 3,4; Newspaper 4; Co-Editor 4; Pep Club 3; Office Assistant 4; Dramatics 4; Varsity Queen 3; Homecoming Queen 4. MARY LARAMIE Junior Honor Society 1,2; Treasurer 2; Chemistry Club 4. ELIZABETH ANN KETCHEM Libby G.A.A. 1,2; S.S.S. 4; Pep Club 3; Chorus 1, 2,3; Pen Pals 2; Office Assistant 4; Book Store Assistant 4; F.H.A. 4. AGNES MARIE JOAN KURATOR Aggie G.A.A. 1,2,3; Office Assistant 4; Projectionists 4; Chorus 3; Homemaking Club 2,4. MARY MARGARET LARA WAY Cookie Chorus 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Library Assistants 4. CHARLES DAVID LOOMIS Chuck Senior Science Club 1,2,3; Secretary, Treasurer 1; Chemistry Club 3,4; Class Officer 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Projectionist 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Pen Pals 2. CARL LEWIS Champ Youth For Christ 2; Baseball 2,4; B.A.A. 2; Projectionists 2,4. CLEO LEWIS Youth For Christ 1; Band 2; Pan-Am 1. JACINTO LOPEZ, JR. Gus Projectionists 3,4; B.A.A. 1. BETTY JANE LIECHTY Betts G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Youth For Christ 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Junior Honor Society 1, 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Office Assistant 4; Pan-Am 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2. BARBARA JEAN LUCAS Bobi G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Junior Honor Society 1,2: F.T.A. 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Pres- ident 4; Majorettes 3; Library Assistant 3; Pro- jectionists 3; Pan Am 3,4; S.S.S. 4; Annual Staff 4; Circulation, SHEILA CATHERINE MacDONALD G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 2; Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Office Assistant 4. CHRISTINE MACIEJCZAK Chris G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 2; TABS 2; Youth For Christ 3; A Cappella 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Office Assistants 4. DONNA FRANCES MAHALA Red G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 2; Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Homemaking 4. MARGARET MANGIONE Junior Honor Society 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 3,4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Newspaper 4; Homemaking 4; Sunshine 4; Ensemble 4. RICHARD HOWARD MARTIN Dick Youth For Christ 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; B.A.A. 1; Cross Country 2,3; Football 4. JOHN OLSON MAY Big John Track 1; B.A.A. 1; Chorus 1,2; Youth For Christ 2,3; Senior A Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; A Cappella 4; Football 4. GEORGIANN MAYOR George Patrol 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3; S.S.S. 3,4; Youth For Christ 2,3; Chorus 1,2,4, 0 ELIZABETH FRANCES McKEE Fran G.A.A. 1,2,3; Youth For Christ 2, 3; Pen Pals 2; Homemaking 3,4; Vice-President 3; Treas- urer 4; F.H.A. 2; Parliamentarian 2; S.S.S. 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Library Assistant 4. CHARLENE ANN McELROY Char G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; Youth For Christ 2, 3; Majorettes 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3; S.S.S. 4; A Cappella 4; Office Assistant 4; Homemaking 4. ARLENE MAXWELL Maxie Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 2,3. j.b. Mcknight SHARON ELIZABETH McQUEN Sherry G.A.A. i,2; Youth For Christ 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; Majorettes 1,2,3; Vice-President 3; Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Student Council 1. MARTHA LEA MEYER Martie G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 3,4; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2; Homemaking 4. DALE MILLER REESE LAYTON NICHOLS Nick Football 4; Junior Planning Committee 3; Senior Planning Committee 4; Youth For Christ 3; Pep Club 2; Chorus 2; Basketball Manager 4; Chem- istry Club 3,4; Patrol 1,2,3; Captain 3; Track 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Editor; Class Officer 4; Vice-President; Projectionist 3; B.A.A. 1,2; Senior Science Club 1,2. DIXIE RAE NEIL MARGARET ANNE NIMETZ Marge G.A.A. 1,2,3; Dramatics 4; Chorus 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2; Newspaper Staff 4. 27 ELEANOR ROSEMARY NORTH G.A.A. 1,2,4; S.S.S. 4; Youth For Christ 1; TABS 1,2; Chemistry Club 3,4; Junior Honor Society 2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Girls State 3; Pan-Am 3,4; President 4. LARRY EDWIN PAYNE Hainesy B.A.A. 1,2; Patrol 1; Track 2,3; Cross Country 3; Baseball 4. BARBARA FAY PARTAIN Babo Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 3; Youth For Christ 2; Dramatics 3. STANLEY PARKER JOHN PAGE Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 2,3; Vice- President 3; Football 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Secretary 4; B.A.A. 1,2; Chemistry Club 3,4; Perdue Legislature 3; Pan-Am 3,4. PANCHO IVANOFF PANCHEFF Lucky Youth For Christ 2,3; Dramatics 4; Patrol 1,2; Projectionist 3,4. ROBERT LEE PORTER Bob Junior Class Planning Committee 3; Senior Science Club 1,2; Chemistry Club 3,4; Fresh- man Class Officer; Treasurer; Baseball 3. ARLENE FAYE PRASNIKAR Junior Class Planning Committee; Senior Class Planning Committee; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Vice- President 3; S.S.S. 3,4; Recording Secretary 4; Majorettes 1,2, 3,4; President 3; Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Pep Club 3; Youth For Christ 2; Office Assistant 4. ELISA PICHEL G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Vice- President 1; Senior Honor Society 3,4; TABS 2; Pan Am 3,4; Vice-President; Bookstore Assistant 2; Junior Class Officer; Treasurer 3; Student Council 2, 3; Secretary 2, 3; Library Assistant 3; Prom Queen 3; Annual Staff 3,4; D.A.R. 4. JUDITH BEA POLIQUIN Polly G.A.A. 1; Majorettes 1,2; Dramatics 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Owensboro Tech. VIRGINIA POWERS Jenny Youth For Christ 1,2; Office Assistant 4; Pro- jectionist 4; Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 2. GEORGE REED, JR. Junior Chemistry Club 2; Projectionist 2,3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2. BOB REILLY Punchy B.A.A. 1.2; Junior Class Committee 3; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4. RICHARD SAKSA Projectionists 4; B.A.A. 1; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1,4; Cross Country 3. JAMES RODGERS Youth For Christ 2,3; Chemistry Club 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2,3; Projectionists 3,4. JOSEPH ADAM RZECHULA Joe” Junior Class Committee 3; Youth For Christ 1; Band 1,2,3; Chemistry Club 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Senior Science Club 1,2; B.A.A. 1,2; Class Officer; Vice-President 3. LANA GERALDINE ST. MYERS Judy Office Assistant 4; Pen Pals 2,3; S.S.S. 3; Youth For Christ 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Patrol 1. JANET ARLENE SACKS Jay” G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 3,4; Pen Pals 2; Library Assistant 4; Newspaper 4; Senior Science Club 2. JERRY ARDEN SHAFFER Shafter Youth For Christ 2; Senior A” Band 1,2,3; Dance Band 2,3; Dramatics 4; Chemistry Club 2,3; Junior Honor Society 2; Senior Honor Society 4; Student Council; Treasurer 2; President 3,4; Track 2,4; Varsity Club 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Alternate Boy ' s State 3; B.A.A. 1; Cross Country 4; Senior Science Club 1,2,3; Prom King 3. JERRY DARLENE SHIFLEY G.A.A. 1; Youth For Christ 1,2,3, 4; Pen Pals 2; Bookstore Assistant 4; Homemaking Club 4. JACQUELINE MAY SHUEY Jackie G.A.A. 1,2; S.S.S. 4; Youth For Christ 2; Chorus 1,2,4; Homemaking Club 4; Pep Club 3; Pen Pals 2; Office Assistant 4; Bookstore Assistant 4. DOROTHY MARIANNA SIMONS Dottie G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; S.S.S. 3,4; Vice- President 4; Youth For Christ 2,3; Pep Club 3; Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 3,4; Dance Band 1,2, 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Junior Honor Society 1; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Patrol 1; F.T.A. 3,4; Student Council 1; Pan Am 3,4; Senior Science Club 1,2; Choral Accompanist 1,2, 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Co-Editor: Ensemble 4. CHARLES SMOTHERMON Chuck Chemistry Club 4; Baseball 4; Mandeville High School 1, 2, 3. RONALD DALE SPEARS Ron Lew Wallace High School 1,2; A Cappella 4; Basketball 3; Varsity Club 4; Junior Class Plan- ning Committee 3; Football 4; Annual Staff 3,4. 31 JACQUELINE JEAN SPINKS Jean G.A.A. 1,2; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Homemaking Club 4; Pen Pals 3. ELSIE ESTHEE SPORNIC Chunky Youth For Christ 2; F.H.A. 2,3; F.T.A. 3,4; Office Assistant 4, WALTER DEAN SQUIRE Weenie Youth For Christ 3; Chorus 1,2; Student Council 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Football 4; Varsity Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Senior Science Club 1; B.A.A. 1,2; Projectionists 3,4. MARJORIE ANNE SPORNIC Marjorie G.A.A. 1,2, 3; Youth For Christ 2,4; Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 4; Office Assistant 4; Pep Club 2. BEVERLY SPINKS Lolly G.A.A. 1; Chorus 4; Youth For Christ 1; S.S.S. 4; Pep Club 2. BEVERLY JEAN STANLEY Bev Youth For Christ 3; Office Assistant 3,4; Pep Club 1,2. SHIRLIE ANN STEWART F.H.A. 2; Office Assistant 4. GEORGIA STILLWELL George Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1; Senior Honor Society 3; Office Assistant 4; Senior Science Club 1. JOHN WILLIAM STOOPS Jack Senior B Band 1,2; Senior A Band 3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Junior Class Planning Committee; Senior Class Planning Committee; B.A.n. 1; Student Council 1; Track 1,4; Cross Country 4; Baseball Manager 3; Varsity Club 4; Pep Club 2; Senior Science Club 1,2. MARILYN DEANE SZPIECH Hippy G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 3; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Vice-President 2; Library Assistant 1,2; Senior Science Club 2; Chemistry Club 2; Dramatics 3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4. JAN EARL TAUBER Chorus 2; B.A.A. 1,2,3; Senior Science Club 1; Chemistry Club 3; Track 4; Newspaper Staff 4. KENNETH BURLON THOMPSON Blackie Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 1; Chorus 1,2; B.A.A. 1; Senior Science Club 1; Youth For Christ 1; Patrol 1. 33 _ CAROLINE SUE TOLBERT Carol G.A.A. 1; Youth For Christ 1,2; Chorus 1; A Cappella 2,3,4; Dramatics 3; Pen Pals 2; F.H.A. 2,3; Office Assistant 4; Senior Science Club 1. DIANA ROSE WAWRZYNIAK Di G.A.A. 1,2; S.S.S. 4; Youth For Christ 3; Chorus 1,2,4; Pen Pals 3; Dramatics 4; Home- making Club 4; Senior Class Committee 4. CHARLES EDWARD WARD Lefty Basketball 1,2; Youth For Christ 1; Chorus 1; A Cappella 2,3,4; Patrol 1; Student Council 1,2; Track 1,2; Golf Team 4; Varsity Club2,4; B.A.A. 1; Football 4. RODNEY VINCENT Vince Chorus 1; A Cappella 2,3,4; Senior Science Club FRANK RUSSELL VAN VLEET Punk Chorus 1; Youth For Christ 2; B.A.A. 1; Patrol 1. RICHARD JAMES TOVSEN Senior Class Committee 4; Band 1,2,3; Basket- ball Manager 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Senior Honor Society 3; Student Council 3; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 2,4; Class Officer; President 4; B.A.A. 1, 2; Senior Science Club 1,2; Boys State 3; Pro- jectionists 4; Football 4. LORA LI ANN WEILS Lori Senior Science Club 1,2; Accordian Band 1; Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Senior Class Planning Committee; A Cappella 4; Office Assistant 4. JACQUELYN RAE WETTENGEL Jackie G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Representative 2; Youth For Christ 3; Pep Club 3; Majorettes 1,2; Treasurer 2; Chorus 1,2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; President 2; Sophomore Class Officer Secretary; Bookstore Assistant 2; A Cappella 4; Dramatics 3,4; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Vice-President 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Annual Staff 4; Assistant Editor; Girl ' s State Alternate 3; Cheerleader 3,4. JOYCE KAY WHITESELL Slim G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Tabs 1,2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 3; Library Assistant 1,2,3; Vice-President 2; President 3; F.T.A. 3,4; Projectionist 3; Pan Am 3,4; Treasurer 4. THRESEA WILCZYNSKI GORDON CALVIN WOODS Gordy Band 1,2,3; Junior Class Planning Committee; Student Council 1; Annual Staff 4; B.A.A. 1,2; Senior Science Club 1,2; Patrol 1; Baseball 3. SHIRLEY JOYCE WILLIS Shirl G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 4; Senior Class Planning Committee; Youth For Christ 2; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Science Club 1; Homemaking Club 4; Historian; Class Officer 4; Secretary. GER. ' LDINE WOOSLEY Deanie Chorus 1; TABS 2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Youth For Christ 2,3,4; Secretary Treasurer 4; S.S.S.-4. JUDITH ANN WYCKOFF Judy Pep Club 2; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Senior Honor Society 3,4; Youth For Christ 2,3; Library Assistant 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Annual Staff 4. LEOLA YOUNG Ligenola Roosevelt High School 1,2; Youth For Christ 3, 4; President 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Senior Honor Society 4. Camera Shy JUNE CIBAK JACK HUFFMAN DON MITCHELL BETTY PERDUE CATHERINE PETERS BETTY PRICE MARY VILLALOBOS 36 Georgia Chris Donna Jackie Beverly Diane Mitzie State Girls Boys State is sponsored by the Ameri- can Legion. Its aim is to familiarize the del- gates with Indiana State government. Karen, Eleanor, Linda, Jar- ' 6 |_ e gj s | a f y s E N I O R S This year ' s D. A. R. award went to Elisa Pichel who was presented a Good Citizenship certificate and pin. She received this in recognition of her outstanding leader- ship, patriotism, dependability, and service. One of the many Senior activities this year was a trip to Indianapolis to see our state govern- ment in action. Our Future Home- maker, Joyce Whitsell, is all set with her Betty Crocker cookbook in hand. As a result of a competitive test Joyce received this award which included her book and a special pin. H °memaker of Tomorrow 42 Joyce Senior Planning Committee LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Willis, Secretary; Karen Burniston, Treasurer; Georgianne Meyer, Vic Cohut, Diane Wawrzyniak, Jack Stoops, Jerry Buckley, Don Bell, Dick Toveson, President; Reese Nichols, Vice President; and Mr. Swihart. The Senior Planning Committee, composed of two representatives from each -homeroom and class officers takes care of all class busi- ness which includes cards and announce- ments, caps, and gowns, dances sponsored by the class. Teens Against Polio Drive, and our banquet. A C T I V I T I E S Polio Drive Scholarship Finalist Virginia Virginia Johnson was the first Senior in our school to be accep- ted as one of the finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Compe- tition. Our hats are off to Virginia, we hope she will continue this fine work. Linda Jerry Virginia Aggie This year, for an- other first at our school, our Seniors participated in the Teens Against Polio Drive. For two days they put on a terrific campaign and wound up with a grand total of $ 800 . Polio Drive if ’ Diane Chuck HAIR Ihe crowning glory or man his most precious ornament. Linda Joe POISE “Tact comes as much from goodness of heart as from fine- ness of taste. Endymion Barb Vic COURTESY Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy. Emerson Shirley Dick NEATNESS “A man of the world must seem to be what he wishes to be thought. Bruyue A man isn ' t poor if e can still laugh. Hitchcock Donna Dave BEST DRESSED Eat to please th self, but dress to please others. Franklin Arlene Bob SHORT TALL I ' m just as big for me, as you are big for you . The Little Elfman Arlene Dean FRIENDLIEST The only way to have a friend is to be one. Emerson Joycie Ike HUMOR Ife. Marge Ron VOICE There is no index of char- acter so sure as the voice. Tancred Libby Bob FRECKLES Hereditary honors are a noble and splendid treasure to descendants. Plato a Shirley Jerry SMILE A smile is a whisper of a laugh. Child ' s Definition I H • � i ■ i • n « ini « ® n IB H I II ® m i ii n i ii ■ 111 i hi ii ill ' ■ ® Dottie Dan MUSICIANS Ik Betty Bill ATHLETIC This world belongs to the energetic . Emerson 46 Georgianna Jerry EYES One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it transcends speech; it is the bodily symbol of identity. Emerson The highest graces of music flow from the feeling of the heart. Emmons IHHIII I Pat Jim INTELLIGENCE If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it from him. Franklin 47 Karen Dick ARTISTS The learned understand the reason of art; the unlearned feel the pleasure . Quintilian Sharon Jack BEST DANCERS Those move easiest, who have learned to dance. Pope Elisa Jerry PERSONALITY Every person is responsible for all the good within the scope of his abilities. Gail Hamilton . . . Marilyn Bob VERSATILE Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor. Cowper -7 t . Judy John MOST CONGENIAL Good nature is the beauty of the mind, and like personal beauty wins almost with- out anything else . Hanway Jackie Reese MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it. Emerson JUNIORS OPEN HEARTH INLAND STEEL JUNIOR OFFICERS: President, Don Jewel; Secretary, Sharon Bucko; Vice-President, Betty Bennett; Treasurer, Russell Marvel. B. Alexander F. Ameri R. Austin R. Barnes T. Bauske C. Beal J. Beatty B. Bennett L. Blink J. Boelt N . Boyd S. Bucko G. Bugarin R. Busse R. Carrico R. Carrigan L. Carver D. Casmus R. Cermak J. Chappy J. Chlebek B. Coan B. Coffman G. Cole N. Colias G. Copper J. Cullison R. Cunningham L. Davies P. Davis 51 J. Da A. DeBold V. Denisluk R. Doss J. Drake S. Dunham C. Estes M. Evanoff D. Evans S. Gates J. Gaurila J Gedda G. Gillespie S. Godfrey J. Griffin V. Guthrie D. Ha I brook L. Hammersly C. Harmon G. Hayes J. Henson S. Hernandez A. Hixon R. Hixon J. Holifield J. Homer D. Horton S. Howard D. Huddlestun J. Hunt 52 P. Husk K. Huth L. Jackman J. Jackson R. James D. Jewell D. Johnson N. Jostes I. Julkes S. Julkes D. Kirklen W. Knight I. Kruk C. Kurts L. Laws B. Lindbergh T. Llamas M. Lofton M. Lofton D. Lohman R. Long R. Louie D. Lutz A. Macko D. Markle D. Martin F. Martin R. Marvel L. Matti V. Mauger 53 S. Mays R. McCullors P. McLean D. Meek F. Mehok J. Merchant J. Minton R. Minton J. Mitchell M. Motto L. Mullens P. Murphy C. Nagy R. Neal R. Nickell J. North J. Nuthman R. Owens R. Page D. Park P. Parry A. Peters L. Pittenger P. Pluta M. Price A. Proctor M. Purdy M. Radeck B. Rainwater T. Regeski 54 R. Reilly J. Ring P. Ritter G. Rivers V. Roark S. Ross L. Sanders P. SanDoval B. Sasser T. Sawochka S. Schweder M. Shebat M. Shideler J. Shifley J. Shinkle B. Shores D. Sloan E. Smith N. Smith C. Sneiderwine D. Snyder M. Sommers J. Spicer E. Spiller J. Spohnholtz J. Spornic M. Staffey B. Stage E. Stamper D. Stevens 55 R. Stolman R. Sullivan I. Swank G. Tatum J. Tovsen A. Trinidad R. Urycki R. Veloz E. Vereb J. Vuich F. Walker P. Walton G. Ward L. Wea se B. Weaver V. Williams G. Williams N. Willey E . Wh i tese 1 1 N. Weitze CAMERA SHY M. Bain S. Finley N. Manuzzi C. Brown S. Hale S. Messino A. Butler D. Huffman J. Pardue J. Cornett J. Howard D. Roberts L. Collins C. Jackson A. Sowles F. Denneau F. Jelenek D. Wologo L. Dutton A. Julkes W. Wytovicz C. Evans N. Krawczenia G. Zimmerman D. Florez B. Lane JUNIOR ACTIVITIES LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Miss Johnson, Sponsor; Don Jewell, Betty Bennett, Sharon Godfrey. SECOND’ ROW: Nancy Colias, Ed Whitesell, Sharon Bucko, Idora Swank. THIRD ROW: Larry Jackman, Larry Hammersley, Bob Page. Bob Wilt, Gracie Copper. Judy Charbonneau, a junior who was stricken with Bulbar Polio 21 months ago and almost completely paralyzed, was slowed down but not for long. Right from her record- breaking removal from an iron lung after only three weeks she has kept up a strong active pace. After six months at the Warm Springs Polio Foundation in Georgia she returned home with second place honors in their beauty contest for Queen of the Foundation. Honorary Chairman for the Gary and Calumet area Teens Against Polio” Drive for 1957, and Jr. Candidate for the Polio Queen are also included in her activities. A loyal basketball fan, Judy regularly attended the home games, and can often be found in other teen- gathering places such as, Bates Deli- catessen, and the Drive-In. Judy also attended school this year through a tutor, Mrs. Hickel, studying the regular Junior courses and she hopes to attend school as a regular student next year, graduating with her class in the spring of ' 58 ' . Her other interests and hobby included oil painting, ceramics, record collecting, and the piano. Like all girls she loves to eat, and talks constantly. The meaning of these last months to Judy is clear to see when you talk with her. Her face lights up as she says, I ' ve learned and experienced so many things, but most of all there have been so many wonderful people who have never forgotten me. OPEN HEARTH SHOP INLAND STEEL SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: President, Joe Woosley; Vice-President, Nancy Kolpin; Secretary, Nancy Gowler; Treasur er, Barbara Krochta. C. Alexander R. Altgilbers T. Alvarado D. Anderson L. Anthony M. Apple T. Ard B. Artunian B. Bair J. Banks P. Banks B. Bannister D. Barricks C. Basham S. Baty M. Beehn J. Bell S. Bennett B. Berry J. Best G. Bickett L. Biggerstaff P. Bittke H. Blackburn C. Blackwell K. Boger J. Burniston B. Butler S. Byerly W. Cagle J. Cannon N. Cannon E. Caplinger J. Casmus D. Challoner L. Charbonneau J. Cheek J. Cherven D. Cloud M. Coburger P. Creek C. Crontz J. Czapla H. Daniel R. Davis D. DeMars G. DeWitt B. Dobis A. Dominick P. Donahue W. Douglas B. Eichelberger S. Ellch P. Estes C. Evans N. Eveard 61 N. Fabian S. Fauver W. Feeler B. Fidler S. Fiscus R. Fleming R. Fowler J. Friant G. Furgye B. Gedda R. Gerber S. Gillespie J. Gilsinger N. Gowler A. Greske W. Hagood M. Hall K. Halsen D. Hammers T. Hammett B. Hanson L. Hardesty M. Harris T. Harris B. Hartsell K. Haynes G. Hayworth B. Heck R. Hein K. Hickel E. Hill T. Hinkle D. Hirsh M. Hixow M. Hodge W. Hodge A. Hood V. Howell R. Howisan J. Hunstiger D. Jansen J. Jansen J. Johnson J. Johnson L. Johnson D. Joiner Z. Jones B. Kalita J. Kaminski P. Karpen B. Kemper P. Kinley S. Knight N. Kolpin B. Kretschmar B. Krochta 62 D. Kuiper R. Lane K. Lasser E. Lavezzari L. Ligocki B. Lockhart N. Lohman I. Louden N. Loveless P. Lucas J. Lutz E. Lykins D. Mallory J. Markert J. Martin P. Matheny C. Mauger J. Mechede B. Meyers C. Miller C. Minder B. Moomau W. Mortenson G. McBrayer A. McClendon J. McCooley C. McGinnis J. McKnight M. McQuen J. Neil B. Nesmith D. Nimetz V. Nodd B. Nolan D. Norden K. Pallone P. Parks P. Parry A. Perkins J. Persley F. Peters J. Petri V. Pichel T. Popa E. Pope J. Poremski D. Porter S. Savka B. Schwartz H. Scott L. Scott P. Oliver P. Oliver H. Ollis C. O’Neal D. Ols 63 I. Ramirez D. Redding D. Regeski L. Reynolds D. Ross J. Rossman B. Rumba S. Ryan M. Scott R. Scott M. Sears R. Seely D. Segan Jl Seifert S. Series P. Shaffer G. Shipman A. Shultz O. Sims R. Sink M. Skafte P. Smith G. Smurdon C. Snodgrass J. Snyder V. Soltwedel J. Sowles B. St. Meyers J. Stanford R. Stassin R. Stephens C. Stewart J. Strayer J. Stroupe W. Stucker W. Sullivan M. Swank S. Tauber E. Thomas O. Thomas Y. Thomas P. Thompson L. Toczek L. Turner C. Vance B. Vandermeer R. Vantil G. VanVleet V. Vaught L. Victor D. Vincent W. Warchus D. Whitlow L. Williams L. Williams L. Wilms 64 V. Wiser K. Woolsey J. Woosley E. Wright J. York J. Wilson M. Wingard A. Zach M. Zaharie Female on the Beach Matador ' s Delight! From Here To Eternity Back From Eternity OPEN HEARTH SHOP INLAND STEEL CO FRESHMEN FRESHMAN OFFICERS: President, Bob Berdine; Secretary, Diane Martin; Vice-President, Dennis Nimetz; Treasurer, Gilbert Broom. G. Albrecht B. Alexander T. Alverez C. Alvey C. Anderson T. Anderson K. Anweiler M. Arvis R. Ashby G. Auten M. Baize T. Baldner J. Baldner P. Banks J. Barnett M. Beatty T. Beatty M. Bell D. Bellile B. Berdine L. Berry R. Best R. Borom B. Botts S. Braash B. Bradley J. Branley G. Broom C. Brown W. Brown W. Broyles T. Buege R. Bullock P. Bunn C. Bushemi R. Bushemi L. Carpenter B. Carr L. Carver B. Cash F. Catizone P. Chappman D. Chirsty K. Chmielewski P. Christoff J. Coffman E. Cogdill J. Coil G. Cole L Collins B. Columbo P. Cook C. Cooper S. Cory B. Crannor D. Cross T. Crowe T. Crowe M. Czaicki B. Davis M. Davhoff C. Denisiuk M. Dietrich S. Divich L. Doyle R. Drake M. Drudge R. Duby I. Duncan B. Dusseau S. Egener D. Eland D. Elea B. Estes D. Evans W. Evans M. Faxter E. Feeney D. Finney D. Fiscus K. Ford T. Ford S. Fox L. Funes M. Funes C. Gawlik D. Geesa G. Gibson R. Gillespie T. Glines L. Goocher I. Graham R. Granger S. Gulley B. Halbrook K. Hall A. Hammon J. Hampton S. Harrison P. Hartman E. Hartsell G. Hayes C. Hedge D. Hirsch G. Hobson M. Hodge D. Hooks S. Hopsen D. Houghtaling C. Hubert G. James R. James D. Jansen S. Jensen J. Jenson J. Johnson G. Jones K. Jones L. Joynor A. Julkes J. Keith A. Kemper T. Kirtland J. Kish R. Kish V. Klebs F. Knickman K. Kocman R. Krone S. Kruse E. Kurator S. Laws L. Lee L. Leskosky J. Lewis J. Lewis S. Lewis L. Ligocki D. Lindbergh J. Louie H. Lucas B. Mackay M. Macko P. Morimen J. Marsh D. Martin C. Mathas T. Mayor E. McGee V. McGurgen S. McLean J. Meseberg J. Mika R. Miller S. Miller M. Millican M. Modrak P. Modrak J. Moore D. Morales C. Murphy J. Neely D. Nimetz W. O ' Neal C. Oracheff R. Paterson B. Peters R. Peters H. Phillips D. Porter F. Powers J. Presson W. Reese M. Rhyne L. Richardson B. Ring G. Ring W. Roeder M. Roll A. Romano D. Ross L. Russell J. Ryan B. Saksa T. Sanders G. Sasser R. Sawochka R. Sechrest S. Sharp L. Shideler S. Shryock D. Shudick J. Simko E. Simpson D. Skafte J. Skinner R. Slayton J. Smith J. Smith R. Smith F. Sparks J. Spicer B. Spiller J. Spiller T. Spinks B. Staggs J. Stancil S. Stanford B. Stanley F. Stiglitz M. Stiglitz J. Stillabower F. Stillwell D. Stroupe M. Sturgeon C. Thomas C. Toler J. Townsend L. Trimble P. Umlauf M. Urzik C. Walker B. Wallace C. Wallace B. Wilson B. Wilson M. Wiser W. Woods P. Vaneck D. Van Vleck L. Vaupel P. Victor E. Vozar S. Warrens D. Wasson M. Waters E. Watkins C. Watson R. Webster K. West B. Westbrook J. Wethington L. Wheaton J. Whitfield B. Willey C. Williams J. Williams R. Williams S. Williams 73 STUDENT 7th 8th FRESHMAN FIRST ROW: Ron Fry, Pat Timm, Nancy Gillespie, Kay Daniel. SOPHOMORE FIRST ROW: Carol Oracheff, Dolores Paddle, Pat Kristoff. SECOND ROW: Bill Peters, Letitia Ligocki, Barb Dusseau, Gibby Broom. JUNIOR FIRST ROW: Thelda Ard, Marianna Coburger, 76 FIRST ROW: Jerry Tovsen, Bob Wilt, Rich Busse. Jack Burniston, Pat Creek, Jackie Johnsoji. SECOND ROW: Sharon Bucko, Nancy Weitze, Pat SECOND ROW: Pat Park, Barb Getta, Velia Pichel. Ritter. COUNCIL SENIOR FIRST ROW: Diane Keith, Jerry Shaffer, Mitzy Alvey. SECOND ROW; Chuck Ward, Bob Copper, Dean Squire. The Student Council members who are elected from each home- room represent that room in a group which discusses matters re- lated to our school life. It is the duty of each of these representative members to take all discussion and proposals back to his own homeroom. The council, this year as in the past, sponsored students to attend two Student Congresses held at Gary Lew Wallace and at Purdue University. This year the president, Jerry Shaffer has been working along with members of different committees to bring a new idea into our school: assemblies. The idea has panned out very well and our hats are off to all concerned. OFFICERS President, Jerry Shaffer; Vice President, Bob Copper; Secretary, Sharon Bucko; Treasurer, Barb Gedda. SPONSOR Mrs. Lela Cooke HONOR The Junior Honor Society was organized to create an enthusiasm for good scholarship throughout the school and to stimulate a desire for service by promoting leadership and exemplary qualities of character in the students of Calumet High School . There are five qualities which a candidate for membership must possess. These qualities are: scholarship, citizenship, leadership, service and character. The members of the society had a busy year, for they sponsored a candy sale to raise funds, a candlelight induction service, a winter social, a spring dance, and a picnic. C JUNIOR President: Jack Burniston Vice President; Nancy Kolpin Secretary: Carolyn Mauger Treasurer: Velia Pichel Reporter; Pam Parry Sponsor: Miss Lillian Hamnik SOCIETIES The Senior Honor Society was organized for the purpose of inspiring students to scholarly habits of study, service to the school, leadership in activities for the advancement of the welfare of the school, good citizenship, and good character. Members of the Senior Honor Society are expected to set an example for other students of the school . Each year members present an induction ceremony for students who reach the goals set by the society. This year the members are writing their own speeches and planning the service to be held in conjunction with the P.T.A. Last year the Honor Society bought a bond from the Calumet Town- ship Holding Corporation, sent a girl to Girl ' s State, and sponsored a trip to the Indiana University Campus for the seven members of the society who wanted to go. Although the members have as yet no definite plans, they have tentatively decided on a project which will enable them to do some service for the school. SENIOR President: Linda Cover Vice President: Jackie Wettengel Secretary: Diane Keith Treasurer: Jim Hartsell Reporter: Joe Kalita Sponsors: Mrs. Lillian McAllister Mrs. Helen Davis — OFFICE CREW IN ACTION N. Jones G. Brown J. Amos C. Chimelewsk N. Coburger A. Granger J. Shuey M. Keatts L. Wells J. St. Myers L. Ketchum A. Farley G. Stillwell S. Hales J. Wettengel B. Liechty D. Divich D. Keith M. Spornic J. Farmer President: Eleanor North Vice President: Elisa Pichel Secretary: Barb Lucas Treasurer: Joyce Whitesell Sponsor: Miss P. Yatsko Members Diane Keith Mary Villalobos Joe Kalita Jim Hartsell MAGISTER CLUB Is an organization whose purpose is to inform young people of the opportunities and potentialities in the career of education. This year our motto is: From the darkness of ignorance to the light of learning. After all, isn ' t that what a teacher sets out to do? In order to develop an interest in the teaching profession the club also hopes for the student to take part in teaching activities in his daily school work. The qualifications of a good teacher are 1. Personality 2. Intellectual ability 3. The knack of getting a point across. The Magister Club hopes to acquaint the student with these three factors through practical experience. 81 SUNSHINE SOCIETY President: Diane Keith Vice President: Dotty Simons Recording Secretary: Arlene Prasnikar POLIO KING QUEEN Corresponding Secretary: Carol Chimelewski Treasurer; Betty Liechty Sponsors: Miss Joan Johnson, Mrs. Barbara Hendershott This Society strives to help when and where they can by contributing to the Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, making up Christmas baskets for needy families in the community and spreading good cheer in all their contacts with others. Then try to make their community a safer and more beautiful place in which to live. The annual project of the society is to sponsor the polio drive within the school. This year in addition to having a polio queen, who was Diane Martin, they added a polio king, who was Russell Marvel . They col lected $ 1 81 . 77 in the king and queen drive plus collections at the basketball games. The society financed its projects this year by selling Christmas corsages and Christmas tree orna- ments, membership dues, and by sponsoring a sock- hop. Membership in this society is restricted to juniors and seniors. YOUTH FOR CHRIST TOP ROW: Pat Smith, Elaine Vozar, Mrs. Barbara Hendershott, Mr. James Duncan, Mrs. Marjanna Erwin, Marla Swank, Sharon Williams. BOTTOM David Shyrock, Deannie Woosley, Secretary-Treas urer, Ken Eichelberger; Vice-President, Leola Young; President, Sharon Brasch. MAD MOLECULES President: Bob Copper Vice President: Jim Hartsell Secretary-Treasurer: Linda Cover Sponsor: Walter Murzyn This year the chemistry club changed its name to MURZYN ' S MAD MOLECULES. Their meetings are held at the regular activity periods. The members along with Mr. Murzyn are planning several field trips. Some of the places mentioned for visitation were: the Museum of Science and Industry, the Planetarium, and the University of Chicago. SPONSORS OFFICERS GAA Miss Zella Doty Mrs. Lela Cooke REPRESENTATIVES LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Burniston, President; Jane Minton, Vice President; Nancy Kolpin, Secretary; Elisa Pichel, Treasurer. The Girl ' s Athletic Association of Calumet High School is one of the school ' s oldest and largest organizations. There are approximately 200 freshmen to senior girls who are members of this club. Some of the many events held during the year by G.A.A. are the swimming and bowling parties, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and baseball. We have two picnics, a semi-formal dance, and at the end of the year a banquet when awards are then presented on the basis of a point system. The girl having the most points receives a trophy and the girl having the highest bowling average also receives a trophy. 85 GAA ACTIVITIES Initiation Initiation Loyalty Day Poor Fresh ie G A A STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dottie Simons, Betty Liechty, Diane Keith, Elisa Pichel, Lori Wells. B A L L SITTING, RIGHT TO LEFT: Barb Lucas, Arlene Prasnikar, Janet Sacks, Karen Burniston, Marilyn Szpiech, Jackie Wettengel, and Linda Cover. VARSITY The Varsity Club of Calumet High School was started in our sophomore year under the name of the LETTERMAN ' S CLUB. This was changed to the VARSITY CLUB in our junior year. This club takes care of all of the work on the con- cessions for the basketball games and also ushers at the games. This year the club sponsored a semi -form a I dance called the VARSITY BALL. The club also held a father and son banquet with guest speakers. President: Bob Copper Vice President: Don Jewell Secretary: John Page Treasurer: Jerry Tovsen Sponsor; John Shinovich 88 CLUB JACKET WINNERS FIRST ROW; Dick Martin. SECOND ROW: Jack Huffman, Chuck Ward. THIRD ROW: Robert Ervin, Reese Nichols, Jerry Shaffer, Ron Spears. FOURTH ROW: Ed Crunwell, Bob Copper, Sponsor, John Schenovich, Bill Friant, John Page. CONCESSION WORKERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Glen Cole, Jerry Buckley, Dick Tovson, Tom Goodan, Mr. Joseph, Bob Copper, John Spicer, -Ron Spears, John Meschede. President: Donna Divich Treasurer: Francis McKee Vice President: Shirley Hales Historian: Shirley Willes Secretary: Shirley DuFrain Sponsor: Mrs. Esta Garland FHA HOMEMAKING President: Sharon Godfrey Vice President: Ruby Owens Secretary: Idora Swank Treasurer: Barbara Krochta Parliamentarian: Sharon Bucko Historian: Mary Evanoff Song Leader: Sally Hernandez Editor: Dot Wilson Honor Chapter Chairman: Dolly Casmus Sponsor: Mrs. Marjanna Erwin “CALUMET PLAYERS” “STARDUST” LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilyn Szpiech, Elisa Pichel, Karen Burniston, Dolly Casmus, Joe Kalita, Reese Nichols, Linda Cover, Jackie Wettengel. LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Liechty, Dolly Casmus, Joan Farmer, Richard Busse, This newly organized group is primarily interested this year in performing STARDUST by Walter Kerr. This group is made up not only of the students pictured here at rehearsal, but also many other students who are equally, if not more, impor- tant to the functioning of this group. The officers of this group are as follows: President, Richard Busse; Vice President, Jerry Buckley; Secretary- Treasurer, Marilyn Szpiech. Sponsor Director, Roy Chapman; Assistant Director, Diana Kieth. 91 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ■ • • Dottie Simons and Dia ne Keith j E EDITORS illlUl IU IIIU L.UKUI The Warrior Calumet High School Published Monthly by the Journalism Classes For Township Schools Kathy Fauver, Jerry Buckley, j ludy Poliquin, Dick Tovsen, Frances McKee, Geofgiana Mayor. Dear Editor: I would like to express my ap- preciation in conjunction with i the entire, student body to the Calumet High Sc Council for the sple t� erformed i ducting our bly. which bination gvm MANGE EDITOR Chris Marie jezak I ’U RATION MANAGER I.. ' Jan Tauber j FF PHOTOGRAPHER Dean Squire NSOR P.oy Chaftinan S3 El SEEMS By DIANE KEITH S DOTTIE SIMONS School spirit seems to be one of the most discussed topics at • school thrive days. At the first of the school year there was initelv a lack of school spirit but we feel that there has baen rest improvement since then. The recent polio drive was an Tuple of full-fledged school spirit and our students on a whole certainly backing our fine basketball team. In the past a B m tourney didn ' t mean a thing but not .any more. We feel that ve can keep up this wonderful work our school will soon have test reputation in the area. Tire other day one of the classes s discussing this particular topic and it was brought up that y didn ' t think it was so much the students as it was the chers. The teachers on a whole at our school have a tendency degrade the school. They are constantly saying that at Lew llace they have such and such, and where I went to school ure wasn ' t like this. We feel that if the teachers were really the teaching profession for the reward of knowing that they 1 helped someone instead of hour much money they can make 3 leader 1 lion o ent. After sue and entertai cne is looki more such near future. ! how soon they can get out of the building after the bell js, that the students would soon lose the same feeling. Have ! ever tried to get a teacher to stay after school and help you ;h something? Their first r ark is, I ' m not getting paid to after school, Oh we ' ll a dr some of the teacher ' are really id sr . 7 es is one rotten apple in a basket to spoil hie entire bushel. mnr — mb lies in Dot Diane Sincere Jove .u, nisei; u.t$ Sotty C rocker ] romoirow at Ca Billie Sasser Ju ' nameu rno.’T m tne Dear Editor: I think s done to rai In the past ixas been decMr tions as to h can be imj greatly ap dent Council w this problem. Th begun work on ,s blies to help improve our spirit. There has been only ope assem- bly, but it was a success. Our itten examin horn epi c gc arid atthdj ir.’- in ' he Mr. Chapman Homemaker will also e runnerup . She receipt pin designs?® The Sunshine Society ha en polio drive. Th: th is a fine idea. The Kin; o dance to be held Febn :1 King and j first year for the King and we think J and Queen will be crowned at the ehoerlea ders song and d think that more intero? knew what We had : he school. Recently at :on, 1 19. ju ool te games sni Hi If don ' t tf h is sa d I ' t car to b irty minutes be arran month for pep our spirit would er. Maybe as Is that word right? ool for F. fear Hmmmmmmmmmm ! ' -v. M ' t as ' - r supe.. . walk away Hey, look at this ! run. 17 points, a„ rt le„ ; ch Jack Sponholl. 1, 13 points In th« -UMET -PORTAGE alumet’s quick 22-10 rter load opened the i 6S-47 win over Porta our starters hit for ble figure with Marti] ■ the game. r erriilville Stops arriors Apain Members of the their new letterrr jackets were p- v bought by the Varsii] 1 jacket from the VarsUy CluiT ' an rs by rwcon: 5 a member : J. Huf Ward, £ falumet Wins 1st ;-,; ; arney Trophy nee 1953 Season First off the press ltd the Scenes m m en Sr la or, the j to i r hau a chance 0l : 11 nriintc in the i RUllIiiTUp veil with V-e-r-y interesting... , annual i ■ arriors or lfc the ere in iiau iuno u.vt tin. j - - •ere not threatened and on. All ive starters vir: uble figures as the : wen d with Friant scor- j tiic its. This score came close to th 11-time high of 07 for Calume nci was the highest aw a. ame score in Calumet history a! the were ' behind 13- tlie 1st quarter, ing 2-1-19 at Bombers edged to 1 ■ the Warriors midway in the fourth quarter but Marvel and Mari in each scored 13 points as piece in the final quarter, which saved the riors. Bull Session ANNUAL Mrs. Waldron Jackie and Reese Mr. Cranny Gordy and Joe Karen The Staff in Action Linda and Marilyn STAFF Editor REESE NICHOLS Assistant Editor JACKIE WETTENGEL Business Manager SHIRLEY HALES Secretary LINDA COVER Activities MARILYN SZPIECH Advertising JOE RZECHULA Art KAREN 8URNISTON Circulation and Publicity BARBARA LUCAS ELISA PICHEL Music GORDON WOODS Photography DAVID DOUGHMAN DEAN SQUIRE JUDY WYCKOFF Sports JERRY SHAFFER RON SPEARS Sponsor MRS. ELSIE WALDRON Publisher MYERS YEARBOOKS, INC. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW; Shirley Willis, Bill Bannister, Ida Julkes, Daisy Johnson, Francis McKee, SECOND ROW: Sponsor, Clyde Rainford; Carol Chmielewski, Mitzy Alvey, Mary Laraway, Billy Parks, Francis Ameri. BOOKSTORE ASSISTANTS LEFT TO RIGHT: Brenda Hansen, Anna Mae Farleigh, Barbara Kalita, and Jerry Shifley. BEHIND THE SCENES When we say thanks to those who help us in school we often forget those who operated our kitchen, and those who keep our school so clean. So in this space we wish to formally express our appreciation to these fine people without whom we could never feel proud of our school . THE CULINARY DEPARTMENT. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Dolores Portlock, Gladys Doty. Patricia Koedyker. CASHIER: Eloysia Randhan MAINTENANCE: Jenny Buzard, Elvie Smith, Bill Creek, Mary Chiado, Marie Lesicko. BUS DRIVERS Peter Mocan Myrle Ensweiler 98 Calumet’s SENIORS STANDING: C. Ward, J. Page, B. Friant, R. Spears R, Tovsfcn, J. Huffmah, J. Mays, $| Akin. JUNIOR S KNEELIN .G Kirklin, ,B� Pa.ge, J. Spicer, tCReilly ; ' R ' .“Touie L. Hammersley MOST VALUABLE PLAYER CHOSEN BY PLAYERS SOPHOMORES STANDING: J. Meschede, G. Shipman, P. Bittke W. Feeler, J. Cannon, C. Stewart, J. Persley. FRESHMEN STANDING T. Ford, J. Spicer, E. Kurator, M. Mackle, R. Duby, Manage CAPTAINS Team in BALL ' lichols, J. Buckley, B. Copper, D. Martin, V. Cohut, D. Squire, Guthrie,. I . Snyder, ! .- fTalbrook. J. Gorilla , J. Mitchell, D. Doss, j A. Sears, D. Ols, E. Caplinger, J. Woosley, I. Louden, J. Banks, ienior Manager, T. Goodan, B. Alexander, T. Beatty, J. Kish, B. Burdine, .. Christie, Sophomore Manager, B. St. Myers. MANAGERS MAJOR LETTERMEN Jack Huffman - 80 Vic Cohut - 44 Roland Doss - 31 Bill Friant - 40 Bob Copper - 50 Dean Squire - 61 Gerald Akin - 81 Dick Martin - 82 Chuck Ward - 10 Dick Tousen - 83 Ron Spears - 55 MAJOR LETTERMEN Dave Kirklin - 41 John Page - 20 John Gavrillo - 73 John Mays - 30 Reese Nichols - 60 Jerry Buckley - 70 John Meschede - 64 Jim Cannon - 23 John Spicer - 86 Bob Page - 52 Ivy Louden - 1 1 Ed Caplinger - 32 FIRST YEAR’S RESULTS CROWN POINT B WE 13 THEY 14 HAMMOND NOLL B 0 13 HAMMOND CLARK 7 13 MOROCCO VARSITY 6 6 LEW WALLACE B 12 0 EAST GARY VARSITY 0 32 WIRT VARSITY 7 44 TOLLESTON VARSITY 6 26 GOLF ‘ ' FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Kachaturoff, G. Albrecht, J. Huffman, B. St. Meyers. J. Spicer, R. Sink, B. Dobis J. Spicer, K. Maxwell. 1956 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT PLACE WINNER April 18 Griffith Lake Hills Calumet April 19 Hobart Indian Ridge Calumet April 26 Hammond Clark Lake Hills Calumet May 1 Bishop Noll Lake Hills Calumet May 3 Hammond Clark Hammond Tech Lake Hills Clark May 7 Hammond High Crown Point Lake Hills Calumet May 16 Hobart Hammond Noll Lake Hills Calumet May 19 Sectionals Laporte BASKE Mr. Triacoff (ilLESPIE [ ► -M. ' ir BOTTOM ROW:D. Martin R. Marosl, J. Sponholtz, TOP ROW: D. Huddelston D. Stevens, B. J. Huffman, R Nichols, L. Johnson l 1 i r A . ikl m i T | J JLj r| BEST IN BALL Bill Friant Dick Martin SCHEDULE 1956-57 WE THEY November 20 East Gary 89 85 November 28 Merrillville 63 74 December 4 Dyer 47 29 December 7 Crown Point 49 43 December 14 Portage 68 47 December 18 Wanatah 75 41 December 22 Crown Point Tournament 55 70 (Consolation) 93 48 January 4-5 Rensselaer Tournament 45 37 (Champion 63 43 January 8 Wirt 54 46 January 12 Greene Township 72 52 January 15 Griffith 50 51 January 22 Bishop Noll St. Marys Edison 54 53 January 26 66 47 January 29 52 58 February 5 Fair Oaks 67 44 February 9 Wilkinson 76 40 February 15 Chesterton February 22 Winamac 109 D. Jewel, N. Krawzema, D. Kirklen, J. To sen. G. Williarrw TS. Stolman Huddleston Krawczenia JUNIOR VARSITY TOP: W. Sullivan, E. Caplinger, R. Sink, Mr. Bjelich, B. Peters, J. Woosley, M. Young. BOTTOM: E. Whitesell, D. Whitlow, J. Cherven, W. Feel -her, P. Lucas. FRESHMEN TOP: Mr. Kachaturoff, D. Nimetz, B. Peters, T. Lee, T. Spinks, G. Broom. BOTTOM: B. Carr, D. Elea, W. Brown, L. Goocher. CHEERLEADERS Becky Gillespie Jackie Weilengel Penny Parry Susan Gillespie Alice Romano Marilyn Szpiech Sandy Wyckoff 113 Saksa TOP: Manager, G. VanFleet, M. Young, B. Reilly, K. Williams, T, Harnett, R. VanTil, A. Thomas, D. Squire, G. Williams, P. Lucas, G. Gillespie, Seeley. G. Cole, L. Doyle, W. Yates, D. Nimetz, E. Crundwell, J. Shaffer, David Vincent Gene Van Fleet jL ■ ' ' ,i. ' . z J j ' ' M Crundwell J. Shinovich R. Joseph -V. , % C m Kirkl C if c 7 9 L --ST. Tovsen XPf: B.( Cooper. L. Ligocki, VV : Ponn h o I tz , A. Hixon, FKiovich . BOTTOM: V N.Xgfq . ‘-jCrqwczenia, B. Page Friant BASE L. Johnson T. Goodan I. Louden, W. Feller, D. Ols D. Jewel, J. Page, V. D. Kirklin, T. Jewel Bill Friant Page SCHEDULE 1 1956 WE THEY East Chicago Roosevelt 14 3 Crown Point 3 4 Michigan City 5 6 Thornton Fractional 4 12 East Chicago Washington 8 2 Lew Wallace 3 1 Bishop Noll 1 3 South Bend Washington 5 3 Hammond High 1 1 7 Bishop Noll 0 2 Crown Point 5 2 Griffith 0 3 Jewel Mr. Triacoff CROSS COUNTRY DATE OPPONENT SCORE Sept. 12 Lowell 19-36 Sept. 24 Horace Mann 16-42 Sept. 25 Lew Wallace 16-41 Sept. 27 Crown Point 17-42 Oct. 3 Griffith 15-45 Oct. 4 Chesterton 34-22 Oct. 6 Hobart Invite 8th Oct. 9 Horace Mann- Emerson 19 Oct. 18 Thorton Fractional 15-41 Oct. 20 Gary Sectional 4th Nimetz Florez Seeley Shaffer Nealy SENIOR “A” BAND LEFT TO RIGHT. FIRST ROW: K. Nalsen, N. Coburger, V. Soltwedel. R. Crone, S. Willis, J. Boelt, P. Christoff, N. Smith. SECOND ROW; G. Cole, R. Sullivan, S. Tauber, M. Motto, P. MacClean, J. Chappey, D. VanVleck, G. Hobsen, P. Parry. THIRD ROW: T. Hickle, V. Klebs, L. Vaupel, R. Bushemi, C. Brown, B. Kretchmaier, D. Markle, T. Ford, M. Harris. FOURTH ROW: G. Jongsma, T. Beatty, F. Rumba, Z. Jones, J. Gavrila, I. Grahm. BRASS PERCUSSION LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: J. North, J. Moore. T. Sanders. D. Wasson, T. Anderson, T. Crowe. SECOND ROW: R. Simons, D. Ols, R. Brant, R. Stassin, B. Rumba. THIRD ROW; R Uantil, J. Vuich, P. Oliver, L. Mangione, P. Davis, R. Crownover, K. Koenemann. LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Whitlow, G. James, O. 120 Thomas, D. Czaszty. MARCHING BAND With the advent of a football team, a marching band was a necessity. Mr. Vic Barbieri organized the first marching band at Calumet High consisting of approximately sixty members, students of the A band who would like to further extend their experience in the field of music. We are proud to claim those fast-stepping red and white clad gals who added their rhythm to our marching band ' s performance, as our Majorette Corp. This organization, which has been in existence for about five years comes under the direction of Mr. Barbieri, and meets daily at the sixth hour for practice. 121 Majorette Corp. Junior Majorettes FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Lavazarie, P. Kincade, M. McQuen, H. Scott, B. Rumba, S. McLean, P. Oracheff, B. Wilson. SECOND ROW: M. Wingard, G. Jones, L. Brown, C. Alvey, C. Miller, D. Jansen, G. Cole. Senior “B” Band FIRST ROW: S. Street, A. Douglas, J. Book, E. Wright, J. Wright, J. Klimek, L. Allenberg, J. Davidson, M. Kellogg, P. Swinnson. SECOND ROW: L. Bannister, D. Mobley, L. Striner, S. Kinley, R. Shadwell, C. Hehok, K. Shaw, P. Carey. THIRD ROW: R. Fyre, J. Parritt, L. Coleman, L. Samaniego, P. Snodgrass, C. Westerhout, M. Whitmore, M. Halsen. DANCE BAND FIRST ROW: V. Mauger, R. Urycki, V. Klebs, A. Gavrila, K. Koenemann, G. Cole. SECOND ROW: J. Stoops, N. Kolpin, P. Parry, B. Cockrum, R. Stassin, P. Davis, L. Mangione. THIRD ROW: R. Uantil, D. Czazsty, V. Barteieri, Director. This is the first year the Dance Band has been able to meet daily. In former years, the members assembled for thirty-five minutes on their lunch hours. As a result there has been a noticeable improvement in their ability and musical p resentation. Public recognition of this improve- ment is evident in the band ' s numerous appearances at community functions. 124 Swing Sway A CAPPELLA LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Mr. Clark, S. Dominick, E. Anderson, M. Spomic, L. Matti, L. Wells, A. Prasnikar, L. Cover, D. Simons, M. Mangione. SECOND ROW: M. Zaharie, M. Meyer, A. Zach, G. Brown, S. Schweder, J. Merchant, D. Mahala, J. Spornic, S. MacDonald, P. Ritter. THIRD ROW: C. Maciejczak, K. Huth, C. Brown, B. Bennett, M. Sommers, V. Densuik, M. Keatts, J. Sacks, J. Wettengel. FOURTH ROW: C. Ward, R. Spears, E. Stamper, B. Nolan, J. O’Connor, N. Lohman, J. McKnight, D. Norden, J. Jensen, J. Bell, K. Hamilton, D. Miller, J. B. McKnignt. FIFTH ROW: K. Kuiper, W. Reese, R. Irvin, C. Stewart, R. Busse, R. Cermak, R. Vincent, J. Banks, R. Scott, A. Schultz, D. Bell. Thomas T. Clark DIRECTOR The term A cappella means unaccompanied, and in this type of singing the human voice is best presented as the finest instru- ment available to man. The purpose of the choir is to instill in the members a taste for a finer type of music. The key note of this year ' s A cappella was activity as was clearly carried out in its many performances which included appearances in the Christmas Concert at the high school on Dec. 22, caroling at Minas ' s Department Store in Hammond, Christ Child Festival in Gary, Baccalaureate, and Commencement exercises. A special note of appreciation is extended to Mrs. Erwin and the F. H. A. for their assistance in the acquiring of new white satin stoles which added to the commendable appearance of the choir. DOTTIE SIMONS 1st in NISBOVA contest 2nd in State contest LINDA COVER 1st in NISBOVA contest 2nd in State contest In addition to the regular A cappella appearances, the A cappella Ensemble also Christmas caroled at the area hospitals, gave special performances for the Senior Honor Society Induction, the Longfellow P. T. A. , and participated in the NISBOVA contest, placing second. GLEE CLUB - 9TH GRADE CHORUS LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: S. Series, M. Coburger, J. Best. A. Cash, K. Byerly, J. Friant, C. Snodgrass, J. Poremski, Mr. Barbieri. SECOND ROW: M. Scott, J. Stroupe, Y. Thomas, J. Farmer, E. Lavezzari, C. Chmielewski, B. Krochta, B. Wilson, D. Ross, C. Crantz, N. Porter. THIRD ROW: A. Farleigh, N. Fabian, P. Smith, H. Scott, C. Miller, P. Karpen, P. Oliver, D. Hammers, W. Hagood, L. Anthony, S. Bennett, M. Villalabos. FOURTH ROW: V. Nodd, T. Wilczynski, G. Mayor, D. Wawzyniak, J. Spinks, C. McGinnis, R. Fowler, T. Harris, A. Hood, B. Swartz, J. Johnson, S. Fiscus, M. Czaicki. FIFTH ROW: S. Ryan, S. Hernande, G. Shifley, J. Shuey, L. Williams, L. Biggerstaff, C. Basham, E. Thomas, L. Wilms, C. Vance, C. Minder, C. Kurts, V. Vaught, L. Brown, M. Laraway, J. Markert. LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: L. Shielder, S. Kruse, C. Shyrock, S. Harris, A. Romano, B. Wilson, J. Skinner, J. Gross, C. Cooper, S. Miller, L. Trimble, D. Finney. SECOND ROW: C. Thomas, R. Basinger, F. Knickman, J. Stillabower, K. Kocmnn, L. Liskosky, S. Stanford, M. Strugeon, B. Holbrook, Mr. Clark. THIRD ROW: E. Finley, M. Roll, C. Hube t, B. Gillespie, P. Banks, K. Hall. CHRISTMAS - 1956 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Class Will We, the class of nineteen hundred fifty-sevep, and bequeath this to be our npst will and testqtffent. ?ing of sound mind iand body, do hereby will Gerald Akin, leave my coolness, call most complete condolences for J.S. I, Mitzy Alvey, leave to my sister all high school . I, Joan Amos, will my future brotlrer-ii I, Elaine Anderson, will to Dolores ' Roj I, Duane Bollett, will my personaLtypii rXGeraldine Brown, will to Flar sa. to ' argie Purdy my abilit 4o I, Jerry tftK k ley, leave my old. I, Karen Bumbtpn, will activities. 5(re t f Rus :|e mess, and collectechess to John Gravrila along with my le fun and good irjes l iave had in my four years of a sailor Nat to jlish hui Tony Carpenter, le Ted Castle, leave tc I, Bill Cob, will the c I, Nonia Coburger, le iv I, Bob Cockrum, leave i I, Voctor Cohut, will c I, Bob Copper, leave 1 3 I, Linda Cover, leave I, John Craven, give I, Daniel Czazasty, leav were. I, Pat Dietzman, leave I, Donna Divich, ea n fo hAr ' . in the middlep Pw inter wit Kt the fun I bda in my setdor ye I, Shirley ' Ou Frain, leave I, Keimeth Eichelberger, lea f Joan Farmer, leave Pat Cook f, Kathleen Fayver, leave to all un being caught. I, Carl Garrett, bequeath my chau intfti line to my dear friend Joe Moo e. I, Arlene Granger, will to my sisfer, l$blrta, my ability town and my ability not to gey out onTiim I, Shirley Hales, leave any lav reakingsLinior my ability b sketbaTl Tl a ying abili lity to m 51 e good g ades. awake in governrm nt class. ;tfiargy jrrfourth hour ovemment class. wo front teeth, if they can find them, lor. rclassmen my abiliK to get a tc 3 locker. r the blank spot on mV uniform ' here my medals I the used tape from year ' s g Jtarnment cl ien, and to Steve Dii lass ri I gs the ability to stay warm rch mVsoorl i Hi.Dermit and all spers in foor ryear Gaudrila. fjfyr curly hair. i lity to slay ouj ofVroubl Jassme , my pbilitiy t get in and out of trouble without attachment to ' action at the end of the cafeteria Bet a aood-looking guy from out of le N eal t6 Mary Funes. iy ability to starftM ifcn skates. lr. Rainfora$si v he might learn to type? in firsr ' hour government class and jt any smrrkness . atball ieisey to John (£4 schede. Jim Hartsell, leave to any reserving junt government class. stay oukof trouble in the office. science major my ability to study physics in 130 . I, Bob Hedrick, will all the fond memories of last years prom to Ron Spears, Arlene Prasniker, Frank Hedrick, Shirley Mayes, and Judy Sullivan. I, Jerry Hirsch, will to Alice Romano the right to walk up and down the halls all day. I, La Vern Hixon, will to Dave Wologos my ability to get a Chevrolet that will squeal in all three gears. I, Jerry Holmes, leave to any junior my government and economics note books. Three seniors have used these books and made it. I, Bob Howisen, leave to my sister Ruby all the fun I had in C.H.S. and hope she will use it wisely. To all underclassmen all the sand in my shoes from Calumet ' s green pastures. I, Jack Huffman, leave to John Spicer, my fasti and good-looking Studebaker. I, Sheila Hughes, leave to any freshman who wants it my ability to goof off and miss one-third of high school and still graduate. I, Virginia Johnson, leave to my cousin, Judy, and all the other underclassmen this fine school and to Marlene Sommers all my government notes. I, Nina Jones, leave to all students who may have the good fortune of having Mrs. Kingery for any classes, a package of notebook paper so that they may write one page, both sides when necessary. I, Joe Kalita, will to Bob Hartsell my seat in Mr. Kirks Farcical geometry class. I, Mary Keatts, leave to Tina Hicks and Ktjy Daniels my ability to graduate and get along with all the teachers. We, Diane Keith and Dottie Simmons, will our part of the editorial in the newspaper to those whom we know will never forget that inspiring piece of literature. I, Libby Ketchem, will to any underclassmen to have the title of Freckles. I, Mary Laramie, leave to my sister all the fun and good times I ' ve had the past four years and to the underclassmen I leave my ability to make it through 3rd hour study hall without any casualties. I, Mary Laraway, will to Arlene Hammon my reckless driving. I, Cleo Lewis, will to my sister Shirley and to Odessa my ability to finish high school. I, Betty Liechty, leave my athletic ability to Pat Ritter. I, Chuck Loomis, wish to will my brain-washed medulla to this school. Happy Hunting. I, Gus Lopez, leave Sally Hernandez my ability to write my own passes and get away with it. I, Barbara Lucas, leave to Nett, Cat, Al and Marge the ability to get through their last year without a smoke . I, Sheila MacDonald, leave to next years seniors the ability to stay awake in Mr. Traicoff ' s government class, and try to keep warm in there with the windows wide open. I, Christine Maciejczak, leave to Mr. Chapman my ability to hold a job without working. I, Donna Mahala, leave to Lois Blink my ability to get through the halls and to Marlene Sommers my ankle for future use in secretarial training. I, Margaret Mangione, will to my brother, Leonard, my ability to be successful and not get a big head. I, Arlene Maxwell, will to some up and coming deserving senior my ever faithful spit curls. I, Georgianna Mayor, leave to Patty Cook all the old tape off Lonny ' s class ring. May she use it wisely. I, Charlene McElroy, leave to the Beacon gang my new skate and my ability to skate. I, Frances McKee, leave to Mr. Rainford all over due books, to Judy Beatty my ability to take off my shoes and not loose them, and to Pat McLean my old beat up ring guard. 131 , J.B. McKnight, will all my abilities to my little brother Jerry McKnight. , Sharon McQuen, leave to Mildred McQuen and Liz Lavaizze, my ability tostay out of trouble. , Martha Meyer, being of sound mind; leave to my dog, Butch, all my old college English notes. , Dale Miller, leave to Alice Romano the whole hall so she may display her? , Don Mitchell, hereby leave my seat in Mrs. Cooke ' s 5th hour government and economics class to my cousin, Jim Mitchell. , Reese Nichols, leave to any junior with enough guts to stand up to the High Llama my econom- ics receipt book. , Margaret Nimetz, leave a full book of used shorthand letters to any deserving shorthand student. , Eleanor North, le ave my economics book to any senior of ' 58 to sleep behind. , John Page, being of sound mind and body leave to Bob Page the good right arm Gordy Akin left me last year and to Ed Caplinger my steel toe for kicking. , Stanley Parker, leave to Jim Jackson my ability to type. , Barbara Partain, will my ability to make A ' s in typing to Shirley Mays. , Betty Perdue, leave to any underclassman my ability to quit school in her junior year and be able to graduate in her senior class. , Elisa Pichel , leave to my sister Velia, all rights to entertainment in the ticket booth and my honorary membership card in Varsity Club. Judy Poliquin, being of sound mind will to Helen Tilikos my favorite cousin, Ray Kacher. Jenny Powers, will to the next year ' s government class my ability to understand it. Arlene Prasnikar, leave to any up and coming majorette my broken-down baton and my majorette hat with a broken plume. George Reed, leave to Della Be Mile all my old government and economic tests and outlines; to Larry Jackman I leave the front fenders from my 31 Ford; and to Mrs. Davis a set of four old beat up hub caps which are also of the 31 Ford vintage. Bob Reilly, hereby will to my brother, Ray, my membership card to the C.Y.O. (Communist Youth Organization), also my ability to be reasonable to Mrs. Cooke. , James Rodgers, being sober, leave to Mrs. Davis my ability to keep wheel discs on my car. Joseph Rzechula, leave this school the ill-feeling and socialistic way of 6th hour economics class with due departure. Janet Sacks, leave Marlene Sommers my sense of humor and smile. To Agnes DeBolt, I leave my pink sweater and all that goes with it. Jerry Shaffer, leave my famous ability to always be preciselyon time for every appointment to all those tardy underclassmen in detention. Jerry Shifley, leave my will power to Shirley Mays. Jackie Shuey, will my cleverness in staying out of trouble in my senior year to any person who thinks that he can do the same. Charles Smothermon, will to Ed Caplinger my dazzling ability to embarrass innocent people. Ron Spears, leave to anyone who wants them all of my savings and to any dumb person the headaches of having an underclassman for a girl friend, and believe me there are plenty. Beverly Spinks, will Carol Beal and Eddie Whitesell my will power. Jean Spinks, will to all those who like to sing, the singing of Johnny Cash, instead of Elvis Presley ' s hollering. 132 I, Esther Spornic, will to my sister, June, my gray hair, and to my cousin, Lorraine, my long fingernails. I, Marjorie Spornic, will to my sister, June, my government book. I, Dean Squire, being of sound mind and body, leave to some junior my ability of coverning a newspaper picture assignment. I, Beverly Stanley, will my front seat in Mrs. Cooke ' s government class to Darrell Lohman. I, Shirlie Stewart, will my daily supply of potato chips to those who like them. I, Georgia Stillwell, leave to next year ' s advanded shorthand class, our Do Not Disturb sign. May they have more luck with it than we did. I, Jack Stoops, leave my ability as the only senior boy to get up enough nerve to ask Ph. D. if she ' s busy Saturday night, to some lucky (?) underclassman. I, Marilyn Szpiech, leave my short place in these tallhalls to any up-and-coming underclassman who needs it. I, Jan Tauber, being of found mind and body, do hereby will to any underclassman who may someday be a parent my useful talent to crochet. I, Ken Thompson, leave to Dean Huddleston my ability to fail out of basketball. I, Caroline Tolbert, leave to Jane Minton and Lonny Davies all my wonderful dreams, and may they turn out as well as mine have. I, Richard Tovsen, leave to any underclassman my ability to play polo with a polo stick, a horse, a ball, and a dozen girls. I, Frank Van Fleet, leave to Gary Williams my good looks and my way with the girls. I, Mary Villalobos, leave gladly 1 1 1 1 I, Rodney Vincent, leave all my happiness and joys to the coming juniors. I, Charles Ward, will Don Jewell all my athletics ability to do what he wants to with it. I, Lorali Wells, will to my sister, Frankie, my car keys to Dad ' s rod and to Leilanni Davies the ability to be serious minded. I, Jackie Wettengel, leave to next year ' s cheerleaders a pair of faded shoestrings and two broken skirt zippers. Have fun girls! I, Joyce Whitesell, leave to Sandy Wyckoff a four year old, moth-eaten, maggot infested marshmallow that I ' ve been saving just for this occasion; and as a bonus all rights to the custody of Herkimer when I kick the bucket. I, Teresa Wilczynski, will to Diana Wawrzyniak my ability to polish my nails without being nervous. I, Shirley Willis, leave to Pat Cook my ability to be library assistant. I, Gordon Woods, leave my customized bomb to whoever wants it. Please take itl 1 1 1 I, Geraldine Woosley, leave to Joe Woosley my ability to play good basketball and not all at one time. I, Leola Young, will to Cleoya Brown my immaculate literature book and also my chair in college English class; and to Viola Williams my ability to have myself in the right place at the right time to prevent being apprehended by the authorities of justice. I, Agnes Kurator, leave to all underclassmen by ability to put up with the teachers for four years. 133 History We, the Class of 1957, started on our long hard climb to graduation day in the year 1953. As Freshmen, we had great need of class officers. Election results were: Bob Cooper, President; Elisa Pichel, Vice President; Patricia Davies, Secretary; and Bob Porter, Treasurer. In that year we were all privileged to welcome a new principal, Wayne E. Swihart, who has since been named Temporary Superintendent of the Metropolitan schools. Some Freshmen girls had a scarey three days and one night hen they were inducted into the G.A.A. This was the first year for the B.A.A. A big production, Shantytown to New York. was performed by the band and choral departments. The A Cappella division of the choral department bought new robes for themselves. Everyone was proud of our varsity basketball team when they won their own Holiday Tournament. We were doubly proud when our reserve basketball team won a tournament a few weeks later. To start us on our way money-wise we sponsored a dance. Having survived the trying freshman year of initiation, we arrived at the school, no longer green, but very well informed Sophomores. At the beginning of the school year of 1954 we elected our class officers. They were Bob Copper, President; Lily Vitale, Vice President; Jackie Wettengel, Secretary; and Harvey Ellis, Treasurer. The addition of a sundial donated by the class of 1953 added a prettv piece of landscaping to the front of the school. To raise more money for the Class of 57: fund a dance was sponsored by our class. We were all honored by the anounce- ment that our Bible Club had the largest memb ership in the world. Letterman ' s Club was formed for all boys who had earned a letter. Track and cross country were added to our list of major sports. The Junior Honor Society sponsored the Shamrock Frolic, a dance which was to be an annual affair. Reigning king and queen were Dennis Meek and Judy Nuthman. The music depart- ment sponsored the annual festival called Melody Time. As fall of 1955 rolled along we entered our Junior year as fully-seasoned upper classmen. An election for the all-important positions of class officers was held. Result — Gerald Akin, President; Joe Rzechula, Vice President; Donna Divich, Secretary; and Elisa Pichel, Treasurer. A Planning Committee was formed to plan the many activities of that year and to raise money. Through this committee we sponsored a Valentine ' s dance, Cupid ' s Capers. This was the first dance of its kind. King and Queen were Glenn Appleton and Linda Cover. Around December of that year many juniors were wandering around with their hands in the air sporting their new class rings. These rings were, we felt, the best ever for they had a new Warrior crest. A very welcome addition to the school was a brand new juke box rented by the Student Council. The new juke box was used for noon hour and evening dances. The Letterman ' s Club changed their name to Varsity Club. One of their important functions of the year was the sponsoring of a Varsity Dance and tne election of a Varsity Queen. Happily, the queen was Diane Keith, a Junior. Another addition to Calumet ' s clubs was the Homemaking Club. This is the club that is famous for its delicious bake sales. In the athletic department a golf team was added. As basketball sectional time neared, the G.A.A. decided to sponsor a Loyalty Day on the first day we played. This proved to be profit- able for it spurred our boys on to a victory over Horace Mann. This victory was a great one for Calumet for it broke a long standing first-game jinx. The music department sponsored a pro- duction called Seventeen. All of a sudden Prom time was upon us. This was the most gala event of the school year Our prom was held at the Lake Hills Country Club on May 18, 1956. Hearts were fluttering and laughter was gay while we danced In the Still of the Night to the music of Reynold Young. We were in a dream world of puffy clouds of pastel shades floating in air. Elisa Pichel and Jerry Shaffer were crowned reigning Queen and King. With the placing of the royal ermine-trimmed robe on Queen Elisa s shoulders and the presentation of gifts, our wonderful evening was com- plete. The next day we tried something never before tried at Calumet a post prom party. Mr. Farr offered Wells Street Beach for our use. The P.T.A. co-operated by preparing the food. It was rather windy and cold, but that didn ' s stop all from having a good time. Commencement was both sad and gay. Sad for we were sorry to see long-time friends leave, and gay for we were at last SENIORS. When fall of 1956 arrived we all thought to ourselves, This is it. Whatever we do now will be for the last time while in high school. The addition of a brand new football team was a great milestone in our history. Everyone supported our team with a most rousing cheering section. We won one game — our Homecoming. Our cheerleaders sponsored a very successful Homecoming Dance at which Diane Keith was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Bob Copper, Mr. Football. Our basketball B team won the Rensselaer Tournament. This year we participated in the annual Teens Against Polio campaign waged by area teen- agers. We, the seniors, were place in charge of this project, and Dick Tovsen and Linda Cover were the area captains. Judy Charbonneau was named Honorary Chairman of the entire Gary campaign. Our main business areas were in the Village Shopping Center and Black Oak. We sincerely appreciated the co-operation extended by Mr. Bennett of the Black Oak Pharmacy and Mr. Roberts of Playland in allowing us to use their stores as our headquarters. To start off our Peanutf for Polio campaign, we bombarded the school with peanuts. Shouts of Let ' s fight Polio with peanuts were heard resounding off the high walls. A dance with the admission price being a bag of peanuts was sponsored with the entire profit going to the polio fund. The next day area residents and passers-by found it hard to resist buying a bag of peanuts from a pair of shivering, hungry teenagers. Many were almost forced to buy when their cars were stopped at an intersection. It was a grand and glorious day for all who helped. Although at the end of the day we were completely exhaused, it was a wonderful experience. A grand total of $800 ranked us third in the area. Our varsity basketball team also won a Rensselaer Invitational Tournament. February 14 and 20 many seniors took a trip to Indianapolis to visit Indiana State Legislature. Along with seeing our government in action, which was extremely interesting, all had a good time. An off the cuff remark made by Mr. Strycker was, The singing has certainly improved over the singing of two years ago . February 15 we sponsored a Valentine ' s dance after a basketball game to raise money for our class fund. This year a student assembly program was set up. A committee consisting of Student Council members, class officers, and club presidents was formed to plan these assemblies. One of the main purposes of these assemblies is to boost school spirit. As sectional time drew near, plans were again made for a Loyalty Day program. Red and white corsages and pompoms were sold by the G.A.A. The day of the game everyone dressed especially nice. A special assembly was called, and a comedy skit was presented showing the burial of Wirt. Many ohhhs and ahnhs were heard as the cheerleaders wheeled out a huge, beautiful white cake for the team. It was decorated with a red warrior holding a hatchet saying, Go Warriors, Scalp Em. That night we were in jubilant spirits as we defeated Wirt 66-42. Although we did not win our second game, we were very proud of our team. The formation of the Calumet Players brought some weird sounds and contortions to the folds of our stage curtains. March 21 and 22 featured this club ' s first presentation of Stardust, a two and a half hour three act comedy. Very important dates had begun to create lumps in our throats. We ordered our cards and announcements and took measurements for our caps and gowns. Jackie Wenntengel was Vale- dictorian and Patricia Deitzman was salutatorian. Our Senior Banquet was May 8, Senior Holiday was May 9, Junior-Senior Prom at St. John ' s Panel Room was May 17, Baccalaureate was May 19, and most important of all, GRADUATION DAY on May 21, 1957. Thus end oij more have bee ours have beer high school years at Calumet High School. Many days have been sad but still gay. Mjpjr all your days at Calumet High School be as fruitful and wonderful as 135 THE NEW ADDITION The new High School addition houses four sections of the seventh and eighth grades. As soon as the new Junior High School building is completed, these sections will be removed, and the building will be used solely for high school purposes. The building took a full year to build from October of 1955, to October of 1956. The money was loaned to us by Indiana ' s Korean War Veterans Fund. This money was taken from the Gross Income Tax to pay a bonus to these veterans. Within a year enough money was left over to use for other purposes. The main purpose is loan- ing money to local school units to build schools. This building must be a separate building. The amount that we received was $250,000. In addition to all of this, approximately $20,000 has been spent for equipment in the metal shop. The furnishings and the art, food, clothing, and biology laboratories are additional expenditures. All will agree that this building is a great and very much needed addition to our school. Let us do our very best to take good care of it. THEY BACKED US . . . PLEASE BACK THEM BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 57 SPASOFF’S STUDIO GARY, INDIANA Meet Your Friends At The SERENADE Drive-Inn Restaurant 169th Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond, Indiana DUNFEE CLEANERS 5529 Hohman Avenue Westmore 2-1728 Hammond, Indiana The Store That Confidence Built COUSINS JEWELERS 5133 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana Congratulations HESS PARAMOUNT JEWELERS 5403 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana Expert Watch Jewelry Repairing Jamacan Holiday Dream On Compliments of NORMAN JEWELERS 5257 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana Go, Man COMPLIMENTS OF GRIFFITH SPORT CAMERA SHOP 136 N . Broad Griffith, Indiana Te. 8-2203 Compliments of GRIFFITH READY-MIXED CONCRETE, INC. GRIFFITH FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION 130 N. 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VIC BARBIER’S MUSIC CITY THE SCHOOL WITH A MUSIC DEGREE INSTRUCTION ON ALL INSTRUMENTS Voice - Theory Private and Group Work Everything Musical 1928 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana TUrner 4-9091 KINDER-KOLLEGE KINDERGARTEN For Ages 4-5-6 Fee $12.00 per month (Supplies Included) AXE S INCLAIR ERVICE TATION Phone TE. 8-9800 3843 Ridge Road Highland, Indiana Patrol Girl Phone Westmore 1 -6841 For The Newest In Kitchens HAMMOND PLUMBING AND HOME SUPPLY EWEN SISTER ' S BEAUTY SALON An Invitation To Loveliness Alice Thelma Ewen 5836 West 29th Avenue Tilden 4-1356 Youngstown -Geneva Partohi It-Republic Formica Sink and Lavanette Tops Any Size and Color 547 State Street Hammond, Indiana GREGORY ' S SHOE REPAIR 25th Avenue At Sherman Tilden 4-3196 6700 West 25th Avenue Black Oak, Indiana GRADUATES TODAY LEADERS TOMORROW We salute you, graduates, as you go forth from Commencement, facing the future with confidence and enthusiasm. May success and happiness be yours you deserve the best. 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Phone Te . 8-1306 Contracting Electrical Supplies Appliance Service Dept. 520 E . Main Street Phone Te . 8-1670 FAMOUS NAME BRAND APPLIANCES Hot Point Sunbeam Admiral General Electric Voice of Music CEDAR-1 N-DRYV-IN Open 24 Hours 25th And Calhoun Black Oak-Gary, Indiana Proprietors Bennie Elizabeth Ross JOHN ' S STANDARD SERVICE Corner of Black Oak Cline Hammond, Indiana Til. 4-9816 Fuel Oil Deliveries Compliments of JIM ELLIS GROCERIES 5190 W . 25th Ave . Black Oak, Indiana THE E J FOOD STORE 7204 W . 25th Avenue Gary, Indiana Compliments of PAT ' S FRAME AXLE Black Oak SMITH - VICTOR Griffith, Indiana BENTLEY BROS. Conoco Petroleum Pro. Fuel Oil-Gasoline-Motor Oils Prompt Service 2901 Calhoun Til. 4-9798 Black Oak HAL MILLER ' S TAP Griffith, Indiana BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 57 from ROBY’S DEPT. STORE 5218 W. 25th A ve llack Oak ' s Biggest and Best Everything For The Family R L DEPARTMENT STORE 6133 W. 25th Avenue, Black Oak Compliments of HILLMAN’S GERRY PARK for MOBILE HOMES 2760 Gerry 2755 Calhoun, Gary Ti . 4-4785 Ti . 4-9739 Owned Operated By Mrs. Lois Martin APPLIANCE GAS CO. 1 27 N . Broad Griffith, Indiana Phone Te . 8-7150 WAYNE ' S RESTAURANT Phone Tu. 4-731 3 3749 Broadway Gary, Indiana It Must Be Good, We Eat Here Ourselves SPITZ MILLER Superior Insurance Service Lake County ' s Oldest Agency Phone Te . 8-7124 Griffith, Indiana Compliments of RIDGE REALTY CO. Gary, Indiana Compliments of VILLAGE BARBER SHOP 35th Grant Gary, Indiana Quick, Courteous Service Air-Conditioned Compliments of GLEN PARK CARPET DRAPERY Gary, Indiana You ' re saying goodbye to your high school days- -but you ' re saying hello to new, exciting days ahead. Congratulations and welcome to the future ! In this future. Inland Steel ' s opportunities are yours. . . oppor- tunities open to high school grads. If you have some mechanical training or aptitude, there are careers open in many fields: as machinists, welders, electricians, patternmakers, pipefitters, boilermakers. There are careers to follow in metallurgy and chemistry. And there are opportunities in the office and clerical fields. The job of production- -making the steel needed to keep America strong -- offers a challenge to alert, young men. You can have a get-ahead future through Inland ' s training oppor- tunities. You can get apprentice or on-the-job training to become more skilled in your trade. You also can get college training and a college certificate through the Purdue -Inland Training Pro- gram where Inland sponsors you through this course at Purdue Extension. Inland has been in the busy Calumet Region for more than a half-century. We ' ll be here in the future, too, because we ' re a basic industry, making a product used by everyone, including the house- wife opening a can of peas and the G. I. firing an artillery shell. Inland Steel Company serves the nation- -and it can serve you, too, in the exciting days ahead. INLAND STEEL COMPANY, 3210 WATLING ST. , EAST CHICAGO, IND. For lower cost and broader coverage on your auto insurance for 4% loans on new cars for every kind of insurance For fine Wedding albums and Occasional Greeting Life Fire Trailer J. RAYMOND KIRK Call SCHNELLER AGENCY Phone Merrillville 9-8867 The Friendly Insurance Service 9 East Ridge Road Turner 4-4058 HOOHE? WANTED $ DESCRIPTION 1. WANTED IN SIX (6) COUNTIES 2. COMBS HAIR WITH WET TOWEL 3. FAVORITE EXPRESSION “FARCE” 178 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We of the 1957 Chieftain Staff wish to express our sincere appreciation for the helpful assistance of the following who have contributed to the publication of this yearbook: Mr. Swihart, Faculty Members, and Personnel Mr. J. Raymond Kirk for the action pictures, and special assistance in the presentation of class officers Spasoff Studios for senior photographs Inland Steel, Standard Oil, Indiana Harbor Bell, and Paul Vincent for pictures of Industry Joyce Whitesell, Deanie Woosley, and any others who contributed to the advanced sale of subscriptions The many advertisers and sponsors The Myers Printing Company, for the printing of this book AND In the future, when this record of memories is read, we shall all remember Mrs. Waldron, with whom we have worked, day by day, for her guidance and understanding concern. TO ALL WE SAY THANK YOU