Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 1934 19

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SENIOR HISTORY Just four years ago, a crowd of eager young students came to the senior high school. They resembled an inexperienced crew taking their first voyage, for they were embarking on the Sea of Wisdom, and all were eager to arrive at their goal, the Port of Graduation. After boarding the ship Freshman Year , the crew set sail. Helen Bell was made captain; Frank Shadel, mate; and Robert Fox, second mate. Miss Southgate and Mr. Parsons were chosen to sponsor the voyage. Although the passage was rough, most of the crew persevered in the course of their school life. As a welcome diversion, they attended the Freshman-Sophomore party. By that time, they had almost reached the next port. Here they boarded the good ship Sophomore Year. At this point, they changed officers, making Robert Fox captain; Winona Auiler, mate; and Lois Ericson, second mate. Because of the rough seas of Failure encountered on all sides, the crew choose Miss Dahlberg and Mr. Parsons to assist them. This year, they gave their first contribution to high school entertainment — the Freshman-Sophomore party, which proved to be a great success. Next year, they discovered that many of the passengers had dropped off the course. However, the remainder of the crew started out on the ship Junior Year, even though they knew that the sailing would be rougher than ever. This time, John Hirschmann was elected captain; Robert Fox became mate, while George Goris was elected second mate. They were assisted by Miss Zink and Mr. Neff. This year, they took an active part in high school life. The Junior Play, The Three Graces , was dramatized very capably, with leads taken by Mildred Volksdorf and Elvin Schroeder. The Junior-Senior Prom, the next event in their school life, was eagerly awaited by everyone. Eight members of the class achieved distinction when they became members of the Honor Society. The Goal of Graduation was very near now—only a year away. The remainder of the crew were careful in selecting capable leaders to steer the students wisely through the reefs of Failure. The captain was John Hirschmann. Ellen Troy was elected mate, while Helena Cornay became second mate. Special help and guidance were given by Miss Shepherd and Mr. Neff. There were many passengers who distinguished themselves on their four-year voyage. In football, our representatives were Captain Fred Ritter. Shipley Farroh, Virgil Isenbletter, Felix Jankowski, and Peter LaRocca. Outstanding members of the basketball team were Edward Susnis, James Fausch, James Blanford, and Robert Fox. When the season for track arrived. James Blanford, Wallace Darmon, Shipley Farroh, Edward Susnis, Arnold Cota, and Kenneth Burklow proved their ability. Our wrestlers included Felix Jankowski. Richard Fleming, and Peter LaRocca. Ten seniors were initiated into the Honor Society. Early in the year, twenty-one pupils started work on the Elstonian staff. Tire annual Discussion League contest was won by Karl Hilberg, Richard Kunkel. and Mildred Volksdorf. Late in April, the Senior Class play, Peter Flies High , was given, coached by Miss Shepherd. Dorothy Bard and John Hirschmann took the leading parts, supported by a capable cast. Many other students were prominent in different activities. At the conclusion of our graduation exercises, our voyage ended. The difficulties of the course were forgotten, for we knew that, in reaching the Port of Graduation, we had finally attained our goal. 18

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SENIOR Ahlgrim, Norman Albright, Louis Angrick, Barbara G. A. A. 3, 4, scc’y 4; Girls’ League 3, 4. Babcock, Gilbert Bard, Dorothy ---- Band 1-4; Orchestra 4: , Juncil 1. 2; g!r,s’ I'eag,“e ll4; Juni«r Monitor 2,V G. A. A. j ! 0' A. 3; 3; Girls’ League 14. Ld.rary Assistant 2-4; Senior Play 4; Thespians 4. ett. Josephine rls’ League 2-4; G. A. 2; Forum Club 4; Student Council I. 2. Bartuzik, Joseph Bates, Albert Junior Play 3. Baughman. L’Uian tuaint Council 2-4. vice - pres. 4; G i r 1 s’ League 2 4; G. A. A. 2-4; Library Assistant 2 - 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Latin Club 3; Junior Play 3; Horor Society 4. Bell, Helen Class pres. 1; Girls’ League 1 - 4 ; Debating Squad 1; Student Council I, 3; G. A. A. 1-4. treas. 4; Klstonian Staff 4. Benford. Richard Track 2-4; Monitor 3; Lettermen’s Club 4. Bengston, Doris G. A. A. 2-4; Latin Club 3; Art ('lull 3; German C'lub 3. 4; Student Council 2. 4; Girls’ league 1-4; Forum Club 4; Klstonian Staff 4. Bernethy, Willard Monitor 4. BlanIVrd. James F.ht rAkft-om Attica. Indiana LL'J unior Play 3; Football 3. 4; Track 3.4; Lettermen’s Club 4. Blessin, Howard Camera ('lull 2; Senior Play 4. Bodinc, Joseph Football 3, 4; Boosters’ Club 4. pres. 4. sec’y 4; Hi-V Club 3, 4; Student Council 2-4. Boehnlein, Raymond Boranc, Girls' League A. 1-4; Glee Club Library Assistant Monitor 2-4. Madeline 14; G. A. 4; 4; Breitzka, Kenneth Wrestling, 2 - 4, captain 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Boosters’ Club 4. Bremer, Carl Junior Play 3. 20