Edison High School - Reflector Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1949 volume:

TO THE FORTY-NINERS For twelve years most of you Forty-niners have enrolled at Edison School. With few exceptions, you, babies of the depression, entered school in 1937. The old portable school at Edison had just burned and the federal government had helped construct the first floor of our present building. In 1940-41 the second floor was added. Now a welcomed new addition is being built. As you have progressed through school, our community and school have grown. C. £. Swingley. Principal Carolyn Mansfield Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION William Stern Vice President Mrs. Uno T. Hill Treasurer John Davies . Secretary OUR OFFICE Emilia Dardano Secretary In spite of working with these limited building facilities and the many changes in our staff, you have survived to graduate. As you go forward I wish to commend each of you and extend to you my very best wishes for success. Daniel Kreitzman President Charles D. Lutz . . . Superintendent Viola Briley Mathematics Sponsor: Band Senior Class Marcella Jones Mathematics SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES Mildred O’Laughlin Science Martha Connor Science Sponsor: Junior Class Beaker Breakers B. A. Sweigart Social Studies Sponsor: Hi-Y Safety Patrol Sophomore Class Ernest E. Ladd Social Studies Sponsor: Ernest E. Ladd Social Studies, Guidance Sponsor: Hi-Y Freshman Class Student Council LANGUAGE ARTS Lorraine Peabody English Gretchen Saxton English, Latin, Spanish Sponsor: Latin-Spanish Club Torch Jean Rosenwinkle Library Social Studies Mildred McGee English PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Lowell D. Sparks Athletics Sponsor: E Club Senior Class Audrey Mottier Physical Education Sponsor: G.A.A. Ralph Brasaemle Athletics Safety Lois G. Bjelland School Nurse AUDITORIUM AND MUSIC Mary Eva Foley Speech Ethel Larrabee Auditorium Sponsor: A.O.A. Dramatic Club Elizabeth Scheddell Band ess Feather Music Sponsor: Glee Club ' Sophomore Class b JSW FIRST ROW: Norman Splitgerber, Sergeant At Arms ; Bill Anderson, Judge; Jo Ann Lancaster, Vice President, Iris Walters, President; Philip Phillipov, Treasurer; Mary Lou Sheets, Secretary. SECOND ROW: Olive Richardson, Maren Eryman, Anne Morigi, Vivian Orban, Rose Gregorash, Rosanna Neeley, Mary Poettgen, Ethel Vuich, Irma Barath, Ida Mae Potts, Mr. Ladd, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Bernard Windmiller, Harry Brown, Robert Mauck, Tom Scharf, Stanley Kusmierz, Barbara Leggitt, Doris Szumigala, Donna Day, Bill Carter, Richard Glass, Jerry Walters, Leo Nelson. NOT PICTURED: John Pedone. The Student Council was established four years ago. Its aim is to set up standards for school activities. Each class and organization in the student body has representatives. These representatives voice the opinions and ideas for the students. Concessions, cheer leaders, the Christmas tree, and the Courtesy Squad were sponsored by the Student Council this year. PATROL BOYS Olive Richardson Secretary Vivian Orban Treasurer Rosanna Neeley Student Council Mary Ann Fleming Vice President Jo Ann Lancaster President Edison has been proud to have a chapter of the National Honor Society since its organization in 1945. Students are judged by the faculty on four points: character, leadership, service, and scholarship. A “B” average must be maintained throughout high school for the student to be eligible for membership. The induction of new members is a most impressive ceremony. The honor roll of students achieving high scholastic attainments is calculated by Honor Society members. Harry Brown President John Pedone Student Council Norman Splitgerber Vice President Joan ' Massey Program Chairman Not Pictured: Carol Smith Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Connor Sponsor The Science Club of Edison has become more active each year. Its history dates back three years when it was affiliated with the Indiana Junior Academy of Science. During these three years, this organization has sponsored dances, given a scientific program, and taken a field trip. The present club drew up a constitution and inaugurated a point system for which awards are to be given. FIRST ROW: John Pedone, Harry Brown, Norman Splitgerber, Joan Massey. SECOND ROW: Committee Members: Richard Westbrook, Social: Mary Lou Sheets, Constitution; Carmilla Popilla, Constitution: Mona Baldwin, Finance; Richard Glass, Social; Donna Gough, Entertainment; Ethel Vuich, Membership; Sara Nelle Anderson, Decoration; Mary Grutch, Social; George Graham, Social. Jerry Walters Student Council Gene Svetanoff Vice President Jack Spurlock Sergeant At Arms Norman Splitgerber .... Secretary-Treasurer Philip Phillipov President Bernard Windmiller Chaplin The Edison Hi-Y was established in the fall of 1943 under the sponsorship of Mr. A1 McCall of the Gary Y.M.C.A. and our principal, Mr. C. E. Swingley. The activities of the year included the first dance of the school year, the Snow Queen dance, and a Hi-Y banquet. FIRST ROW: Louis Jacobs, Dale Schurg, Philip Phillipov, Norman Splitgerber, Bernard Windmiller, Bill Kundrat. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sweigart, Sponsor ; Lawrence O’Meara, Eugene Stahl, Eugene Svetanoff, Jerry Walters, Arthur Massena, Bill Hawkins, Mr. Ladd, Sponsor . THIRD ROW: John Pedone, Stanley Kusmierz, Delbert Miller, Jack Spurlock, Bill Anderson. The Y-Teens are sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. The purpose of the organization is to spread friendship among girls throughout the world. It was originally known as Girl Reserves.” This year’s activities consisted of dances and parties, highlighted by the December Barn Party. First Row: Ida Mae Potts, President; Helen Illet, Vice President. Second Row: Mary Poettgen, Student Council; Doris Szumigala, Inter-club Council; Jane Carter, Treasurer. FIRST ROW: Violet Koss, Shirley Feeler, Phyllis Doolin, Norma Janci, Claire Dobyns, Beverly Hunt, Rose Gregorash, Ida Mae Potts, Donna Gough, Ethel Vuich, Mary Lou Poettgen. SECOND ROW: Susanne Tucker, Lorraine Walker, Betty Grubesic, Connie Sassano, Jane Carter, Marion Patrick, Doris Szumigala, Mary Turner, Marian Wiseman, Phyllis Moore. THIRD ROW: Janis Williams, Marian Mollick, Lupe Vasquez, Evangeline Rios, Aleta Sewell, Beverly Moore, Marilee Mac Millan, Bonnie Squibb, Muriel Campbell. FOURTH ROW: Laura Spurlock, Roberta Burge, Jo Ann Lancaster, Donna Williams, Barbara Leggitt, Olive Richardson, Dolores Appa, Irma Barath, Charlene Hess, Helen Illet. FIRST ROW: Richard Glass, Helen Illet, Lillian Soberjeski, Irma Barath, President; Charlene Hess, Ida Mae Potts. SECOND ROW: George Graham, Treasurer; Lucille Galli, Irene Hughes, Carol Smith, Secretary; Anita Galli, Miss Leskow, Sponsor; Harry Brown, Vice President. The newly organized group o f Site Swipers hold weekly meetings in the Hypo-hideout to develop films and print pictures. The sale of individual pictures of the students, and a dance financed the purchase of an enlarger for the club. FIRST ROW: Barbara Sowell, Loretta Carpenter. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Saxton, Sponsor; Rosanna Neeley, Gena Piccolo, Jo Ann Lancaster, Donna Williams, Maren Eryman, Vivian Orban, Editor-in-chief; Muriel Campbell, Eleanore Kaskadden. THIRD ROW: Barbara Leggitt, Harry Brown, Corinne Hanes, Margret Wells, Dolores Appa, Iris Walters, Donna Day. NOT PICTURED: Philip Phillipov, Herminia Corpus, Helen Illet, Frank Aloia, Steve Miller, Casper Molinaro, June Proctor, Hazel Rardin, Bonnie Squibb. The Torch Staff began its career in 1937 with the Edison High School. It has a definite purpose, which is to A LITTLE HONEY” CAST FIRST ROW: Mona Baldwin, Jessie Neeley, Bonnie Squibb, Wayne Sewell, Susanne Tucker, Rose- marie Lavendusky, Bill Carter, Judy McNeil. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Foley, Miss Feather, Casper Molinaro, Lawrence Wall, Blanche Neeley, Doris Szumigala, Mrs. Larrabee, Laura Spurlock, Connie Sassano, Jay Hawkins, June Proctor, Maren Eryman, Betty Grubesic, Richard Jiminez. K, I 1 4 -- In 1944, the Dramatic Club was formed for advanced students of speech. The big project of the current year was the three-act comedy, A LITTLE HONEY. The group presented several one- act plays and witnessed a professional performance in Chicago. They enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Larrabee. President Maren Eryman Vice President Jay Hawkins Secretary Betty Grubesic Treasurer Wayne Sewell Student Council Casper Molinaro Sponsor Mrs. Larrabee ALL ABOARD FOR CHICAGO! FIRST ROW: Mona Baldwin, Susanne Tucker, Phyllis Moore, Laura Spurlock, Mrs. Foley, Mrs. Larrabee. SECOND ROW: Doris Szumigala, Bonnie Squibb, Betty Grubesic, Connie Sassano. THIRD ROW: Judy McNeil, June Proctor, Maren Eryman, Jay Hawkins. FOURTH ROW : Richard Starko, Casper Molinaro, Richard Jiminez, Wayne Sewell. BAND OFFICERS Stanley Kusmierz Harry Brown . . , Gena Piccolo . . . Rosanna Neeley. Miss Briley. . .. Miss Scheddell . President . . . Vice President Manager Band Fund Chairman Sponsor Director SECTION HEADS. . . . First Row Rosanna Neeley Flute June Proctor Drum Richard Westbrook Clarinet Second Row Carol Sheffler French Horn Gena Piccolo Saxophone Bernard Windmiller Cornet Third Row Casper Molinaro Trombone Raymond Lynch Bass Harry Brown Baritone . L L i i i r -i i 1 i 1 i 1 i 1 T — — — — — — — «-- 1 .� ' ■ 1 J 1 I 1 FLUTES D. Negrelli B. E stock ALTO CLARINET L. Freeville H. Hamod TROMBONES B. Oliver M. Hann B. Glass J. Vuich B. Carter M. MacMillan R. Burge ALTO SAX M. Wiseman A. Cavanaugh C. Hess D. Jenkins FRENCH HORNS J. Carpenter J. Hite B. Sewell P. Wiseman C. Sheffler F. Barath CLARINETS A. Church S. Hale TENOR SAX J. Melchior L. Wall B. Neeley BASSES R. Westbrook P. McKinnon D. Appa R. Lynch G. Clifford C. Dailey CORNETS R. Church J. McCabe L. Ladd V. Corpus S. Tucker B. Windmiller M. Mollick A. Sewell C. Sassano S. Kusmierz PERCUSSION M. Kundrat A. Pruvenock E. Stahl BARITONE J. Proctor H. Corpus J. Williams J. Massey C. Molinaro G. Graham A. Morigi M. Mott B. Anderson H. Brown B. Grubesic This year the Concert Band has had the largest membership in the history of the organization. The group sponsored a magazine sale and Christmas dance for the purpose of buying ten new uniforms. The sixty- three bandmen participated in the Purdue broadcast, spring concert, Memorial Day parade, and gradu- ation exercises. Many members entered the regional solo contest, and won their share of awards. — _ FIRST ROW: Miss Feather, Director ; Maren Eryman, Lorraine Walker, Irene Hughes, Mary Turner, Roberta Burge, Janis Williams, Lillian Clifford, Sara Nelle Anderson, Evangeline Rios. SECOND ROW: Jo Ann Jones, Carol Dailey, Treasurer ; Darlene Gorr, Dolores O’Donnell, Barbara Miller, Vivian Orban, Eleanore Kaskadden, Helen Chavez, Barbara Leggitt, Mary Lou Sheets, Vice President. THIRD ROW: Jane Carter, Mary Ann Fleming, President; Donna Day, Secretary; Mary Mott, Margret Wells, Adele Freville, Loretta Riley, Betty Ann Wilson, Olive Richardson. The Glee Club was organized in 1942 for the girls particularly interested in vocal music. The members sponsored several dances; they presented an operetta, MARGIE GOES MODERN, and their annual Valentine program. The group furnished music for Christmas, P.T.A., Baccalaureate, and Commencement. FIRST ROW: Norma Janci, Phyllis Doolin, Beverley Hunt, Claire Dobyns, Margo Dolato, Sharon Gensert, Connie Eakright, Shirley Feeler, Helen Illet. SECOND ROW: Dorothy Patrick, Vivian Orban, President; Judy McNeil, Anne Morigi, Betty Ann Wilson, Janet Richards, Mary Mott, Margaret Hess, Elsie Johnston, Barbara Leggitt, Vice President; Anita Ribero, Emma Mahaffey, Mrs. Mottier, Sponsor . THIRD ROW: Rosanna Neeley, Helen Elrod, Peggy Wiseman, Evangeline Rios, Rena Brazil, Olive Richardson, Treasurer; Darlene Gorr, Dolores O’Donnell, Mary Ann Orban, Secretary; Lorraine Walker, Blanche Neeley, Aleta Sewell, Florence Mahaffey. FOURTH ROW: Joan Massey, Marilyn Kundrat, Betty Sewell, Ann Phillipov, Hazel Rardin, Joyce Carden, Gale Labs, Jo Ann Lancaster, Dolores Appa, Charlene Hess, Donna Williams. The Girl’s Athletic Association is one of the oldest organizations at Edison. The purpose of G. A. A. is to stimulate interest in health. Letters were presented to the girls who qualified for them; senior members were honored with special awards. Activities of the year included their regular sports, a banquet, dance, and a hot dog sale. Ann Phillipov Volleyball SPORT HEADS Joyce Carden Baseball Gale Dabs Speedball Hazel Rardin Basketball Elsie Johnston Bowling Claire Dobyns Peggy Wiseman Hiking and Biking Captainball FIRST ROW: Louis Jacobs. Jerry Walters, Delbert Miller, Bill Anderson. Frank McKinnon. SECOND ROW: Ishmael Ramirez, manager; Lawrence Wall, Leo Nelson, Julius Bowen, Bernard Windmiller, Richard Leggitt, Jack Spurlock, Richard Bowen, manager. NOT PICTURED: John Pedone. Basketball is always a favorite sport at Edison. Although the 1948-49 team was not very successful in chalking up victories, the boys never lost spirit. The team was handicapped all season by the height of the players. Some of the games were lost by very close margins. The boys played ex- ceptionally well in the Christmas and Sectional tournaments. The team was rated as one of the smallest in the Calumet area, but one of the scrappiest. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Holiday Tournament We They We They Lowell 47 37 Merrillville 47 61 Horace Mann 33 56 Roosevelt 41 49 Tolleston 50 39 Froebel 30 39 Roosevelt 49 43 Crown Point 43 50 Hobart 39 40 Portage 32 41 SECTIONALS Tolleston 36 42 We They Wirt 37 57 Merrillville 37 61 Roosevelt 46 44 Roosevelt 48 57 Froebel 50 52 East Gary Edison 45 52 Dyer 46 47 Griffith 49 68 Whiting 37 55 ■ FRESHMEN BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Harry Savage, Joe Barath, James Drohan, Donald Szymaniak. Second Row: Dean Bliss, Tom Scharf, Albert Davison, Douglas Carden, Don Stratton, Coach Brasaemle. RESERVE BASKET BALL TEAM First Row: Richard Bowen, Ishmael Ramirez. Second Row: Jack Simmons, Lawrence Wall, Donald Kalina, Bill Carter, Bill Foncannon, Arthur Massena, Walter Nilsen, Sam Morigi, Coach Sparks. FIRST ROW: Louis Jacobs, Frank McKinnon, Jerry Walters, Stanley Kusmiers, Delbert Miller, Bill Anderson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jeffers, sponsor; Lawrence Wall, Bill Carter, Jack Spurlock, Sammy Morigi, Richard Bowen, Coach Sparks, Mr. Swingley. THIRD ROW: Leo Nelson, Julius Bowen, Bernard Windmiller, Richard Leggitt, Walter Draves, Wayne Sewell. NOT PICTURED: Gene Svetanoff . BASEBALL SCORES: SPRING 1 V 4 8 We They Portage 6 3 Ea st Gary 2 7 Crown Point 17 9 Wheeler 3 7 FIRST ROW: Jack Spurlock, Gene Svetanoff, Bill Anderson, Delbert Miller, Richard Leggitt, Richard West- brook, Sammy Morigi, Jerry Walters. SECOND ROW: Art Massena, Stanley Kusmierz, Bill Carter, Walter Draves, Coach Sparks, Bill Kundrat, Bernard Windmiller, Dannie Forrester, Wayne Sewell, Lawrence Wall. In 1948 our community saw the first football game to be played at Edison. This was an event they had looked forward to for a long time. The team was inexperienced; most of them had never played football before. Coach “Bras”, a first year football coach, taught the boys everything they know about the game. Even though their record was not very commendable, their spirits were high; they never gave up until the whistle blew for the end of the game. During the season, Edison played some rough and tough teams who had had years of experience behind them. One victory, a win over Griffith, was the high spot of the season. Both experience and maturity will be in our favor when we hold that line in ‘49. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCORES We They Emerson 0 42 Tolleston 0 26 Dyer 6 26 Dyer 0 41 Merrillville 6 7 Griffith 20 7 FIRST ROW: John Melchior, John Pedone, Lawrence Wall, Wayne Sewell, Donald Kalina, Arthur Massena, Wayne Kerstell, Ishmael Ramirez. SECOND ROW: Larry Ladd, Julius Bowen, Gene Svetanoff, James Janci, Tom Scharf, Robert Oliver, Stanley Kusmierz, Bernard Win miller, Richard Bowen. THIRD ROW: Mr. Swingley, Coach Sparks, Richard Leggitt, Lawrence O’Meara, Norman Parkhurst, Bill Anderson, Jack Spurlock, Jerry Walters, Bill Kundrat, Mr. Jeffers, facult y manager; Coach Brasaemle. First Row: Sammy Morigi, Frank McKinnon, Richard Bowen. Second Row: Leo Nelson, Walter Draves, Coach Sparks, Richard Leggitt, Julius Bowen. AT THE GAME VARSITY AND RESERVE CHEERLEADERS Phyllis Moore, Joan Doolin. Phyllis Moore, Bonnie Squibb, substitute FIRST ROW: A. Cavanaugh, J. Brooks, N. Williams, M. Molnar, P. Jump, L. Busclas, N. Harper, W. Welch, M. Highsmith, L. Patrick, S. Montemayor, E. Thomas, N. Hanes, G. Ference, K. Hansen, T. Butkus, C. Greenburg, D. Moore, M. Rios. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Foley, Sponsor; M. Hann, N. Underwood, G. Davalos, R. Lyle, A. Soto, L. Popp, B. Conover, J� Szymaniak, B. Sowell, C. Yasosky, P. Mead, J. Pauley, J. Sparks, D. Patrick, P. Murphy, E. Meeks, P. Shores, J. Sidman, Mrs. Mottier, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: G. Shores, M. Wheeler, D. Jaskulski, R. Eryman, R. Allen, B. Barath, J. Kish, F. Barnett, E. Morton, D. Clark, J. McNorton, D. Cooke, F. Corpus, G. Hall, R. Jones, J. Stahl, J. Mollick. FOURTH ROW: J. Carter, J. Petro, G. Pavel, D. Gorr, L. Freville, W. Schneider, R. Tretheway, D. Rattray, D. Montemayor, R. Campbell, A. Edwards, J. Leath, M. Navarro, T. Ruckman, F. Barath, F. Molinaro, L. Herndon, M. Mollick, J. Hopkins, W. Deering. NOT PICTURED: S. Anderson, B. Draves, R. Cavanaugh, J. Hunter, J. Radoe. GOLD FLAKES FIRST ROW: M. Maki, P. MacNeil, A. Sefton, D. Skubish, J. Steen, J. Garapic, S. Chapman, R. Yasosky, M. Wiler, T. Morarity, B. Marx, D. Metzler, J. Holmgren, E. Anton, E. Henry, D. Frazier, D. Negrelli, J. Johnson. SECOND ROW: Miss Peabody, Sponsor; C. Parker, G. Harding, F. Pappas, S. Potts, V. Stoops, I. Dolata, C. Grolla, C. Mishler, T. Popillo, A. Sweeney, K. Pritchard, M. Van Scoyk, S. Navarro, E. Williams, J. Chismudy, D. Brooks, D. Culp, C. Braun, Mrs. Groth, Sponsor . THIRD ROW: J. Grutsch, G. Pearman, W. Fry, J. Lavendusky, H. Hamode, N. Gregorash, D. Seitzinger, B. Stevens, W. Grutsch, M. Miller, T. Jelke, E. Canady, S. Ramos, M. Pavich, R. LeRose, M. Hernandex, F. McNary, K. Draves, G. Zenci. FOURTH ROW: T. Moore, J. Sergison, R. Morton, P. Petro, R. Victory, C. Young, J. Hite, C. Balentine, A. Pruvenok, R. VanCleef, T. Smith, D. Hayes, J. McCabe, V. La Rose, J. Vuich, G. Blakely, J. Carpenter, F. Buda. NOT PICTURED: S. Baumgartner, L. Casillas, R. Hamilton, M. Hastings, M. Moran. Afraid of being in high school as freshmen? No, we were only too eager to get into the swing of things. As the seekers of gold, we started our quest with a Hallowe ' en dance. Next on our program came the May Day dance. Proud of our successes, we look forward to the rest of high school with enthusiasm. CLASS 20. . .FIRST ROW: Margaret Gough, Patricia Bailey, Joan Doolin, Claire Dodyns, Beverly Hunt, Sharon Gensert, Marge Dolato, Phyllis Doolin, Sylvia Bryant, Dorothy Borman. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ladd, Sponsor ; Joyce Abbott, Russell Church, Dean Bliss, Douglas Carden, Shirley Feeler, Harris Cooke, John Mula, Fred Carpenter, Connie Eakright. THIRD ROW: Joe Barath, James Drohan, Jay Hawkins, Grover Gadd, Richard Bowen, George Clifford, Wayne Kerstell, Albert Davison. NOT PICTURED: Arthur Barnack, Jeanette Coffman, Ann Collin, Gloria Corbett, Lois Dobyns, Wilma Elliott, William Feeler, Larry Ladd, Elaine Lynch. GOLD SEEKERS OF 1952 CLASS 21. . .FIRST ROW: Leonard Szot, Treasurer; Loretta Leath, Bernadine Jaskulski, Thelma Piccolo, Marilyn Kundrat, Gale Labs, Joan Mack, Jean Lupean, Vice Pr esident; Angeline Ramirez, John Mihok. SECOND ROW: Tom Scharf, Jacob Schneider, Violet Koss, Essie Mauck, Patricia Turner, Joan Starko, Ann Phillipov, Maureen Sullivan, Norma Janci, Anita Ribero, Richard Seitzinger, James Scrivnor, Miss Leskow, Sponsor . THIRD ROW: Richard Jiminez, Charles Pavlik, Dwayne Scrivnor, Richard Leggitt, James Leach, Donald Szymaniak, Robert Mauck, President; Harry Savage, Ronald Weber, Donald Stratton, Walter Nilsen, John Melchior, Harold Westphal, Secretary. NOT PICTURED: Elsie Johnston, Judith MacNeil, Patricia Pieski, Martin Razbasan, Lupe Vasquez, Joe Williams, Ronald Williams, John Wright. Sophomores After mining our share of gold at the Edison mine in our Freshman year, we started as Sophomores with picks and shovels, ready to dig into our studies and class activities with a true spirit. Our first activity this year was the “Football Fling” in honor of our newly organized team. Everyone enjoys a joke, so our second semester dance starred “THE APRIL FOOL and his mischievous pranks. 2. . .FIRST ROW: Phyllis Moore, Sara Nelle Anderson, Emma Mahaffey, Georgiana Burkhardt, urge, Sharon Hale, Helen Elrod, Darlene Gorr, Mona Baldwin. SECOND ROW: Marian Mollic, Miller, Betty Grubesic, Jane Carter, Vice President; Rosemary Lavendusky, Mary Mott, Carol ch. THIRD ROW: Sam Morigi, Arthur Massena, Walter Draves, Bill Foncannon, undrat, Rayrrftjnd Lynch, Raymond Buikema, Julius Bowen, Eugene Stahl. NOT PICTURED: Helen ez, Virginia {Jorpus, Phillip Curtis, John Gonzales, Florence Mahaffey, Mr. Sweigart, Sponsor . GOLD DIGGERS OF 1951 CLASS ZT. . .FIRST ROW: Peggy Wiseman, Jessie Neeley, Dorothy Patrick, Mary Turner, Laura Spurlock, Lorraine Walker, Doris Szumigala, Betty Sewell, Marion Patrick. SECOND ROW: Janis illiams, Jean Scrivnor, Mary Ann Orban, Secretary; Connie Sassano, Betty Wilson, Bonnie Squibb, Miss Feather, Sponsor ; Shirley Vickery, Susanna Tucker. THIRD ROW: Wayne Sewell, Treasurer; Harold Parks, Jack Simmons, Ishmael Ramirez, Fred Strayer, Jack Spurloc k, Leo Nelson, President; NOT PICTURED: James- Rogers, polores O’Donnell, Norman Parkhurst, Ev ang eline Rios. n- L u GOLD DUSTERS OF 1950 Martha Connor Sponsors Richard Jeffers Entering our Junior year of high school presented a problem because we knew we would need to work hard to pan enough gold to sponsor a prom. We gave a bake sale, a skating party, and a couple of dances. When we put all of our dust together, prospects for a prom looked promising. We were well rewarded for our efforts. The prom held in the huge ballroom of the Marquette Pavilion was an out- standing success. CONNIE DROHAN ELEANORE GRANATIR HELEN ILLET BILL CARTER ADELE FREVILLE BETTY CHISMUDY RICHARD GLASS MARGARET DOOLIN GEORGE GRAHAM LEO GREGORY CHARLENE HESS ROBERT HICKS JAMES JANCI RAYMOND JOHNSON CATHERINE KIDWELL MARILEE MACMILLAN EDWARD MCCORMACK PHYLLIS MCKINNON DON MCMAHON STEVEN MILLER CASPER MOLINARO BLANCHE NEELEY DOLORES NUNEZ LAWRENCE O’MEARA BEVERLY MOORE MARY POETTGEN CARMELLA POPILLO JUNE PROCTOR HAZEL RARDIN JANET RICHARDS % LORETTA RILEY CAROL SHEFFLER CAROL SMITH LILLIAN SOBERJESKI ETHEL VUICH RICHARD STARKO LAWRENCE WALL FRANKLIN THOMAS FELIX VASQUEZ RICHARD WESTBROOK DALE WEEKS THE FORTY-NINERS We blazed the trail in ’45 Our eyes were bright and minds alive; With picks and shovels in our hands. We started out with well-laid plans. In seeking gold, we had fun, too, The road was rough, but we were’nt blue, Tho’ work was hard, we did not fail. We always managed to stay on the trail. The next year came and quickly passed. We stopped to dig some gold at last, But all we found was yellow dust Which did not satisfy our lust. We lost a few from our caravan For some dropped out to seek new land. But most of us stayed on to find The place where nuggets could be mined. The next year found our number less, Just fifty now, we must confess. With spirits high we staked our claim For Edison High we won great fame. The golden vict’ry at last is won, E’er the sun is set, our task is done. For now we’ve reached the end of our trail With diploma in hand; we did not fail. BILL ANDERSON President The mighty mouse has nothing on him. Basketball Dramatic Club Cross Country Football, Hi-Y Student Council Baseball, E Club Band, Latin Club ANNE MORIGI Vice President “Tardy bells are a nuisance.” Band G.A.A. Beaker Breakers Student Council VIVIAN ORBAN Secretary Her charm comes from a friendly heart. BILL HAWKINS Treasurer G.A.A. Glee Club Student Council Reflector Staff Beaker Breakers Torch Staff Editor D.A.R. Citizenship “Some day my name will be spelled in lights; in the meantime ink will do.” Hi-Y Football Basketball Student Council Beaker Breakers DOLORES APPA She’s happy today; who cares for the morrow? Band ROBERT BARKALOW He’s a modern Prince Charming without the white charger. Spanish Club Beaker Breakers ERNESTINE BORMAN She’s a modern Cinderella without the glass slipper. (They ought to get to - gether !) Spanish Club Beaker Breakers HARRY BROWN Oh, brother, the ideas he gets into his head! Torch, Band Site -Swipe rs Track Manager Reflector Staff Beaker Breakers Student Council Adele Tappan Award LILLIAN CLIFFORD She puts her best into her cheers; the results are wonderful. G.A.A. Glee Club Y-Teens Cheerleader Beaker Breakers HE RMINIA CORPUS Wisdom gained is four years lost. Band Torch G.A.A. Glee Club DONNA DAY Queenly, indeed, are her graceful ways. Torch Glee Club Cheerleader Dramatic Clu Beaker Brfakebs tJ M MAREN ERYMAN Sweet personality, Full of rascality. Torch Dramatic Club Student Council Beaker Breakers Reflector Staff Glee Club, G.A.A. At- BETT Y ESTOCK Tall she is, and slim; Full of pep and vim. Band G.A.A. Beaker Breakers MARY ANN FLEMING The best part of beauty is that which a picture cannot express. Glee Club Honor Society Beaker Breakers Student iCouncil DANNY FORRESTER There was never a saint with red hair. Baseball She’s quiet and sweet To those she may meet. Site Swipers Beaker Breakers LUCILLE GALLI A giggle is a sign of happiness. Glee Club Site Swipers Beaker Breakers VIRGINIA GREGORY Her words are true, Though they are few . Latin Club Beaker Breakers JOYCE HAAKE A smile of beauty is her blessing. Spanish Club Beaker Bnfakers CORINNE HANES Her way of making friends is through friendliness. Torch ANN HANSEN She’s pleasant and fair. With pretty blond hair. Beaker Breakers MARGARET HESS We care not,«b she thinks; we see the evidence in what she does. Student Council Reflector Staff Beaker Breakers G.A.A., Dramatic Club IRENE HUGHES She’s short and sweet. And always neat. Glee Club Site Swipers LOUIS JACOBS A deep voice is a sign of friendliness. Hi-Y Latin Club Basketball Beaker Breakers JO ANN JONES Pleasantly she speaks to everyone. Glee Club Beaker Breakers ELEANORE KASKADDEN Her many friends make her life complete. Torch Glee Club DARRELL KIDWELL ' My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me.” Beaker Breakers STANLEY KUSMIERZ “Why study when I could be eating? ” Student Council Latin Club, Hi-Y Football, Baseball Dramatic Club, Band Cross Country, E Club Cheerleader, Basketball MARY ETTA MCDANIEL An intelligent mind will not stay hidden; it shows in her eyes. JO ANN LANCASTER [f angels have red hair, she will play a harp. BARBARA LEGGITT She puts the pep in pepper. Torch Glee Club Student Council Beaker Breakers G.A.A., Y-Te ens VIRGINIA MARTINEZ Her beauty lies in her shining hair. Site Swipers Beaker Breakers Torch Honor Society Reflector Staff Y-Teens, G.A.A Student Council Beaker Breakers FRANK MCKINNON He’s a nice friendly person, but quietly so. Basketball Cross Country. DELBERT MILLER He borrows time in which to do his homework. That is also borrowed. Latin Club Basketball Baseball, Hi-Y Beaker Breakers ROSANNA NEELEY Hair of gold, eyes of blue... Band G.A.A. Torch Glee Club Honor Society Student Council JOHN PEDON He ' s the ;stuff t at dre H are ri e of. Cross Country Dramatic Club Student Council Beaker Breakers Baseball, Track Basketball, Hi-Y Football, E Club IDA MAE POTTS She’s tiny and fair, With pretty red hair . G.A.A. Y-Teens Site Swipers Dramatic Club Student Council Beaker Breakers OJLIVE RICHARDSON Simple and straight forward, her ideas are refreshing. Honor Society Student Council Reflector Staff Beaker Breakers Latin Club, G.A.A. Y-Teens, Glee Club PHILIP PHILLIPOV “Successful conversation is to disagree without being disagreeable.” Hi-Y Torch Dramatic Club Student Council GENA PICCOLO Nice and tall , She ’ s on the ball. DALE SCHURG The only way to have a friend is to be one. Hi-Y, Track Basketball Cross Country Beaker Breakers ALETA SEWELL “Laughter is spontaneous; It is also free. If you ' re without it, Here’s a chuckle from me !” Band G.A.A. Y-Teens Dramatic Club MARY LOU SHEETS From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Glee Club Reflector Staff Student Council Beaker Breakers BARBARA SOWELL Always busy, she is happy through her accomplishments. Torch NORMAN SPLITGERBER IRIS WALTERS “What I have learned I have forgotten ; what I know I have borrowed.” Hi-Y Student Council Reflector Staff Beaker Breakers Laughter is the key to a fine personality. Torch Glee Club Dramatic Club Student Council Beaker Breakers EUGENE SVETANOFF Romeos come from every- where. . .even Black Oak. Hi-Y E Club Baseball Football Beaker Breakers MARGRET WELLS Kind, and full of fun, Always nice to everyone. Torch G.A.A. Glee Club JERRY WALTERS DONNA WILLIAMS A pleasing personality, He rates in popularity. Hi-Y E Club F ootball Baseball Basketball Student Council it She ' s winsome and gay In her own sweet way. Torch Y-Teens Latin Club G.A.A. , Glee Clfl Beake,r Bresake G. E. D. GRADUATES Robert Lowe Mark Wildermuth s X — v c ft j May your future be a Gold Mine, What old-timers call a Strike; May each moment be a Nugget Of the kind you’re sure to like. May contentment or excitement Be complete; No matter which, And in all your future plans May you always - STRIKE IT RICH!