Attica High School - Crimson Yearbook (Attica, IN)

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74a 'ydaale The 84th annual commencement of the Attica High School was held Friday evening, May 25, in the high school gymnasium. Marching up the aisle to the familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance were 62 proud members of the class of Nineteen-hundred fifty-six, 45 young men and only 17 misses. After the invocation given by Judy Richey, the Attica High School band played Begin the Beguine under the direction of Mr. McCarty. Our class president, Ben Day, then gave a well-expressed Welcome to parents, faculty, relatives, and friends. Four speeches followed, both bidding farewell to the old and hailing the new life ahead of us. First was Farewell to the Halls of Ivy given by Janie Snell who recalled all our memories, dates, good times, study, fa- miliar classrooms, etc. of the past four years. Next came, The Past As A Foundation by Jim Marr, who compared our formal education to the foun- dation for building a house. The Salutatorian of our class, Bob Shepherd, talked on We Survey our Today, combining all of our modern day wonders to show what we possess and the Valedictorian of the Class of '56, Ed Nelson, summed up all in Today Endsg Tomorrow Begins. The Senior Ensemble, composed of Janie Snell, Nancy Terrell, Nancy Landis, Kay Welsh, Harlan Kincade, Harvey Helmerick, Jim Leath, Francis Oteham, and Russell Morgan, then sang the beautiful Halls of lvy, accompanied by Mrs. Schramn. Next came the presentation of diplomas by Supt. J. B. Troncin, who also gave a talk on our future as American citizens. Our principal, Billy Abel, then pre- sented the awards to outstanding graduates of the Senior Class of 1956. Among those given at this time were the following: T. Ried Ziegler-Ed Nelson, J. Frank McDermond-Janie Snell, Tri-Kappa-Bob Shepherd, Lion's Club-Hugh Enicksg Home-Economics-Nancy Terrell, D. A. R. -Janie Snellg D. A. R. American History Award-Ed Nelson, Business and Professional Women's Award-Janie Snell, Max and Sophia Newmark Award-Bob Shepherd, Psi Iota Xi Award-Jim Leathg Arion Award-Jim Marr, A. A. U. W. -Connie Turpin. The Seniors much anticipated evening ended with the benediction given by Kay Welch and then we started down the steps to greet relatives and to bid a fond farewell to friends we've made for life. At last ------ we were Alumnus of Attica High and now, adult citizens in the outside world. And even yet-deep down-we gave a sigh, for the days behind and for just a little fear of what lay in store for us. But still-this we know-that we are not alone, for with us go the heartfelt hopes and prayers of parents, teachers, and friends, as well as 61 others feeling just as we-the members of the Class of 1956. 1

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lass Jlaisturp Just four years ago last September in the year 1952, 81 shy young mon- sters crept into the hallowed halls of old A. H. S. Teachers, old and young alike, heaved a sigh of weariness, they were doomed. To get our class off to a flying start we elected as officers the following: president, Jim Marr, vice-president, Larry Ware, secretary, Ted Franklin: and treasurer, Gretchen Finney. Blue and bei e were chosen as our class colors and the violet, our flower. Destined to ie our motto was Forward Ever, Backward Never, which has remained with us these four long years. Our Freshman sponsors were Mr. Sisk and Miss Wheaton. The following autumn found us with 71 class members and Mr. Sisk and Mr. Suttle as sponsors. Our officers were: president, Jim Marry vice- president, Ted Franklin: secretary, Max Schwartz: and treasurer, Gretchen Finney. To represent us on the Student Council we elected Nancy Landis and Dick Crane. Other facts include our flower that year, the blue gardenia, and our colors, blue and orange. Our Junior year brought many exciting events. Our play, under the direction of Mr. Daugherty was titled Hillbilly Weddin'. We participated whole-heartedly in the annual magazine sale, received our treasured class rings in December, held two class parties durin the year, and on May 6, held the Junior-Senior Prom at the Harrison Hilgs Country Club. The theme of this thrilling evening was Stairway to the Stars, music by the Ambassa- dors, and was beautifully decorated in blue crepe paper and silver stars. Our officers that year were as follows: president, Bob Shepherd, vice- president, Don Gooden, secretary, Max Schwartzg and treasurer, Kay Welsh. Our Student Council representatives were Ted Franklin and Ed Nelson. Mr. Daugherty and Mrs. Lear were our sponsors, the pink carnation, our flower, and pink and black, our colors. We had a total of 70 at the end of the school year. And then we were Seniors! The long awaited year finally rolled around. To start off the year we elected as officers: Ben Day, presidentg Janie Snell, vice-president: Max Schwartz, secretaryg and Katie Redman, treasurer. Student Council representatives were Jan Hatton and Harlan Kincade. Our traditional flower and colors were the American Beauty Rose and crimson and white. Our hard working Senior sponsors were Miss Holihan and Mr. Daugherty. On March 23, we presented our Senior Play titled The Hoosier Schoolmaster, under the direction of Mrs. Peterson. During this busy year we also found time for one class party, Senior dances after every home game selling concessions at home games, a Senior Work Day, and many other activities. Baccalaureate was held May 13, in the First Methodist Church and on May 19, all our efforts and hard work to raise money was realized when we left for Washington D. C. and other points of interest. We arrived home May 24, and our yearned-for diplomas awaited us at Commencement which was held Friday evening, May 25, in the gymnasium. We ended our long journey with a total of 62. in the class. We sincerely thank all our sponsors and the faculty during the last four years who have helped us along the way. The shy monsters o '52 have now become the prospective citizens of tomorrow. The memories of these, the best years of our lives, will remain with us through the years to come. Farewell A. H. S. ! cf QE Cys! O

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l 'N IQ -..i , RICHARD BEEDLE Attica I,2,3,4g Industrial Arts I,2,3,4g Intramural 4. RICHARD CRANE Attica I, 2, 3, 45 Industrial Arts l,2,3,4g Student Coun- cil 2g Basketball I,2,3,4g Football 2,3,-4, Hi-Y 2g,Yel1 Club 1,2,3g Co-Captain, Homecoming 4. EUGENE ALLISON ROBERT BAILEY West Point I,2g Attica 3, 4g Attica l,i,:1,-lg Agriculture Agriculture l,2,3,4 Trens- 1,g,:3,4,Ye11Ql11b 1,3545 urer 2. Intramural l,4g Basketball I,jg Football 2,3g -1-ll l,2, 33. I RITA BANNON CHARLES BEASLEY Attica I,2,3,4g College Attica I,2,13,4g College Prep lg Commerce 2,3,4g Prep Ig Agriculture i2,3,-lg S.S.S. 2,3,4g G.A,A, lg 4-H l,:1,3,-lg Yell Club 3, Junior Play, Senior Playg 4g Intramural 43 Pest Contest Operetta Ig Choral Festival 2, 3,4. lg Yell Club I, 3,45 Student Librarian 2,33 Christmas Pro- gram Ig Girls' Chorus I,2. THOMAS BRIER Attica I, 2, 3, 4g Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3, 4gI1'1tIaIT1L1ra1 1, 2,3,4g Yell Club 1. WD JOHN COTTRELL Crown Point 1,2,3g Attica 4g Industrial Arts 1,2,3,4, Band 45 Band Festival 4g Band Contest 4. '1