George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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BASEBAI .1. First row: Betty Rusnok. reserve: Lois Cioerg. manager anil left short; Marion Hoppe, pitcher and assistant manager: Virginia Till, right held: Marietta Sparks, 3rd base; Irene Spanier, 2nd base. Second row: Lillian Bellan. 1st base: Dolores Keister, reserve: Mildred Anthony, catcher: Margaret Valovcin. center field; Josephine Bellan, reserve: Miriam Antilla, left field; Velma Christian, reserve; Mary Charlotte Powell, right short. w e note that the young sportswomen are versatile as well as proficient. About twenty girls came out lor tire selection of a swimming team. I hose who made the team were: Mary Kennedy, Marion Hoppe, Margaret Magel- on, and Dolores Keister. I hese girls entered competition in a telegraphic swim which was held at the Whiting High pool. In a contest ol this sort teams from several dif- ferent: cities take part, all beginning the swim at the same hour in their respective cities. At the conclusion of the meet, the results are telegraphed from each city to all the rest participating in the meet. Another interesting diversion lor girls who have a yearn to handle a basket ball was a long distance basketball-throw contest. Billy Vater and Marion I loppe won at sixtv-five feet. As we complete our observation of deck sports, we find that we have had an enjoy- able time watching others having a good Lime. First row: Irene Grenda. Mary Ihnat. Mary Adam. Captain. Man. ' Ann Vasilak. Marion Hoppe. Second row: Dolores Keister. Betty Lou Freehurg. Mildred Anthony. Mary Charlotte Powell. Billie Vater. VOLLEYBALL [ 29 ]

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GIRLS’ SPORTS As we walk along the deck we notice numerous girls competing in the various deck sports which are oflered on board the ship, G. R. C. Some girls are playing tennis, while others are engaged in exciting games ol baseball or vo lleyball. Let us take note of each sport as we stroll around the deck enjoying the sea breeze. I he tennis teams are under the direction of the co-chairmen, Mary Charlotte Powell nis tournament was held in the fall, many nis tournament was held in the Fall, many girls participating. Marietta Sparks won the singles, defeating Dorothy Lidgard. Norma Buell and Betty Lou Free burg defeated Dorothy I arr and Marietta Sparks in the finals ol the doubles. Ihe winners were awarded medals. Baseball has always proved the most pop- ular sport among the girls. So many girls come out lor this sport that they cannot all be pictured. I herefore, the girls put forth their best ellorts in order to be awarded posi- tions on the lirst team. I here is keen com- petition between the two picked teams, and the game becomes very exciting for specta- tors as well as players. Next to baseball, volleyball is the favorite sport among G. R. C. girls, learns were picked from the lour different class groups: Freshman. So, jhomore, Junior, and Senior. At the close ol the school year a tournament was held and the Juniors were acclaimed the victors. I he Seniors finished second, Sopho- mores third, and Freshmen last. [ 28 ]

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“THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH” On the night of November 12 , 1936 , the students of the S. S. George Rogers Clark presented for the guests on hoard a three-act play titled The Goose Hangs High, a play which gained a reputation on broadway and in an N. B. C. radio production. I his entertainment was made possible through special arrangements with Samuel French, publisher, of New York City. The story of ITie Goose Flangs High depicts the family life of a Mr. Bernard In- gals, a city tax assessor, whose three children, Hugh, Bradley, and Lois return home for the Christmas holidays and are showered with invitations to dances and parties given by the younger members of the town’s society. Mr. Ingals has a quarrel with one of the city councilmen. a Mr. Kimberley, who has fired Mr. Ingals stenographer and installed one of his political allies in her place. Mr. Ingals in a moment of rage mails his resignation to the city council and, after re- gaining his self-control, tries to stop the resig- nation before it reaches its destination. Realizing the consequences of their father’s hasty step, the children make immediate plans to give up college and careers in order to reestablish the family fortunes. However, Bernard s resignation is not accepted, the children return to college, and the goose hangs high. Cast Bernard Ingals Eunice Ingals Bradley Ingals .... Lois Ingals Dagmar Carroll . . . . Hugh Ingals Mrs. Bradley . . . . Leo Day Julia Murdoch ... Elliott Kimberley . Noel Derby Rhoda Ronald Murdoch . . Director Wenzel Augustine, Jr. Noreen Moore Herbert Goran son Jackie Glair Dorothymae Hultgren . Bob Ward Margaret Magelon Wallace Smith Loretta Cullen Steve Novotny Bob Seelig Marjory Ann Righter Don Boynton Miss Laura Schad