Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1953 volume:

c:r:74 ' uhlAX -;; H ' iqli citOoi f r kj n — s - LJ r L Volume 34 Page HIGH SCHOOL Page 3 Dedication To Jane Frank, whose memory is ever secure in our hearts, we wish to dedicate our annual. Ahhough Jane ' s sudden leave-taking occurred after only two years at Auburn High, the memories of her gay smile and kind words will always remain with her classmates and all who knew her. Page 4 Prelude Music was chosen as the theme for the Follies of ' 53 because it has followed us through our four years at A.H.S., creating a background for our activities as it drifted into our classrooms from band and chorus practice, added life to our parties, dances, and dates, and made our studying less painful. We have tried to express the rhythm and melody of school life by weaving music through our book as it forms an undercurrent in student life. Page 5 The Maestros the administration The Quartet the classes High Notes the calendar Jive ahs activities Fanfare sports Tin Pan Alley humor The Angels advertising Page 6 Page 7 As MR. E. A. HUSSELMAN completes a decade of service to his communitY through his office as school board president, he may look back with pride on his achievements. Mr. Husselman has again proved that he is the right man for this difficult and demanding job. The Keys This is MR. ROBERT CLOSE ' S second year as secretary of the school board. Mr. Close ' s interest in school affairs is assured by his four children. He faithfully records school board proceedings and handles school correspondence. MR. HENRY M. SHOOK, treasurer of the school board, has once more demonstrat- ed his talent for balancing Auburn ' s school budget. Mr. Shook has a respon- sible position, and he performs his duties quite efficiently. Page 8 The Conductors MR. McKENNEY is a fa- miliar figure in Auburn schools. He has worked tirelessly for the benefit of local students and teach- ers. No A. H. S. graduate can soon forget Mr. Mc- Kenney ' s dry, entertaining humor. MR. MILLER ' S talent for organization has insured harmony at Auburn High. Somehow, Mr. Miller finds time to be not only an able principal, but also an annual sponsor, a teacher, a ticket salesman, and an adviser on student pro- blems. MRS. CARMA-JEAN ECKERT has been on the job for seven years. After her gradua- tion in 1947, Carma began working as Mr. Miller ' s secretary, then moved up to her present position as Mr. McKenney ' s re- ceptionist. Last year MISS CLAUDIA DRAKE decided to remain in A.H.S. after graduation to fill the position open as secretary to the prin- cipal. Claudia ' s presen ce has been pleas- ing to both teachers and students. Page 9 MRS ARTELLA TETER A.B. Algebra Solid Geometry Trigonometry General Mathematics Indiana University Manchester College Hobby: Reading MR. WILLIAM DECK B.S. Biology Agricuture Purdue University Hobbies: Gardening, hunting MISS GLADYS A. DUGUID A.B. English Indiana University Michigan University Wisconsin University Ball State College Columbia University Hobbies: Traveling, reading MR. CECIL E. YOUNG A.B., M.S. Physical Education Drivers ' Education Football Coach DePauw University Wisconsin University Michigan University Illinois University Indiana University Hobbies: Fishing, hunting MISS CAROL M. DAWSON A.B. English Latin Librarian Tri-State College Indiana University University of Chicago Universiy of Southern California Hobbies: Reading, music, traveling MISS BETTY ]0 HUDSON B.S. English Speech Ball State College Hobbies: Reading, sports The Long Page 10 MR. FRANK W. WEATHERS A.B. U. S. History Civics and Economics University of Chicago Muncie Normal DePauw University Indiana University Hobbies: Horseshoes, volleyball, bowling, fishing, reading MISS MARY C. WOOD B.S. Typing Advanced Business Ball State College Hobbies: Sev ing, knitting MR. RANDALL LAWSON B.S. World History Drivers ' Education Geography Basketball Coach Track Coach Butler University Hobby: Sports MR. THOMAS KINSER B.S.E., Master Music Instrumental Music University of Arkansas Indiana University Hobby: Fishing MR. THOMAS R. FURBER B.S. Physics Plane Geometry Chemistry Manchester College Hobbies: Fishing, hunting airs MISS MARY ALICE SHADINGER B.S. Home Economics Purdue University Hobbies: Sewing and collecting delectable recipes Page 11 MR JAMES BUTLER COOL B.S. College oi Wooster Fort Wayne Art School Ball State College Hobby: Literature MISS WILLOENE HENDRY B.S. Physical Education Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union Indiana University Hobbies: Reading, spo.t? The Long Hairs MR. ROBERT LOVE A.B French English Indiana University Hobbies: Reading, fishing MR. CLYDE GUMP B. Accts., B.S., M. Accts. Accounting Shorthand General Business Drake University Indiana University Ball State College Hobbies: Revievir work and recreation MR. HERBERT C. SMUK B A Industrial Arts University of Alaska University of New Mexico Highlands University Hobby: Photography MISS RUTH DAGGY B.M. Vocal Music DePauw Univers ity Hobbies: Music, knitting Page 12 °Oii yL VX; n H « i : J ' i Page 13 Soloists Gitta Sereny 1 Tri-Hi-Y treasurer Paper Staff 3, 4; 1 DON JOHNSON, Class President A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class President 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Chaplain 3; Hi-Y President 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Jr. Rotarian 4: Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2; School paper art editor I, 2, 3, 4; Football Statistician 4. Thou Swell Don ' s talents are too numerous to mention. As president of the S.D-D.S. club he and his crew have provided hours of entertainment for many of us, and his ability and win- ning personality have made him a wonderful class presi- dent for the past two years. His ambition to become a commercial artist is demonstrated by his magnificent ;ob as the Follies ' art editor. THOMAS REYNOLDS, Class Vice President A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Fire Warden I, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Foot- ball 1, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, 4; A.A.A. Secretary 4. I Like Girls Without a doubt, Tom is the livewire of the senior class. When there ' s laughter in the halls or classrooms, Tom very frequently has something to do with it. His most enjoyable moments are when he ' s out on the hardwood p laying basketball. With his magnetic personality, Tom is sure to be a success in life. lOAN COPELAND, Class Secretary A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band Sponsor 3, 4: Yell Leader 4; Class Secretary 4; Fire Warden 1. 2, 3, 4; ' ' Gitta Sereny vice president 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4; Lettermen ' s Club 4; Librarian 3. 4; School •Y 1, 2: Teen-Y president 2. Oh, Happy Day Everything Joan does will always be done to the best of her ability. She has been an- enthusiastic yell leader an efficient treasurer for several organizations, a capable and friendly band sponsor, and a fine Teen-Y president. MYRNA FUNKE, Class Treasurer A.H.S. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Treasurer 4; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 2; Honor Group 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y vice president 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; School Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; School Paper Editor 4: Teen-Y 1. 2; Teen- Y Treasurer 2. Who Myrn has a quick, eye-catching smile. Her experience as Devil ' s Journal editor will be an aid to her in her study of journalism in college. SUE BAXTER, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Booster Club 4; Class officer 1, 2, 3; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Honor Group 1. 2, 3; Tn-Hi-Y 3, 4; School Paper Editor 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Teen-Y vice president 2. If You Knew Susie Sue has spent countless hours working as this year ' s annual editor. Congratulations are due her for a superb job. MARSHA ANN MINARD, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2. 3. 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- Honor Group 1, 2, 3, 4: Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Sec- retary 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; School Paper Staff 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Teen-Y officer 2. So Always Look for the Silver Lining Marsha is an all-around kid, as you can judge from her varied activities. Her vivacity and witty remarks make her fun to be around. She plans to enter Ball State College next September. SHARON ADELE RAINIER, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Fire Warden 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. President 4; Gitta Sereny 1; Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. When You ' re Smiling Sharon has been one of our more scholaslically minded members, but she is never too busy to offer a friendly smile. Her favorite pastime is sewing, and her ability as a seamstress has been displayed in F.H.A. SUE HANNA RICHARDSON, Honor Group A.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Officer 3, 4; Concert Band President 4; Fire Warden 4; Gitta Sereny 2; Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Tn-Hi-Y 3. 4; Jr.-Sr, Play Crew 4; Librarian 3. 4; School Paper Staff 4; Teen-Y 2. I ' m Sinqin ' in the Rain Sukey is a remarkable girl. Her activities have been numerous, yet she has managed to be on the honor roll and acquire many friends. Most of us associate Sue with her oboe. After graduation, she plans to go to DePauw and study oboe further. Page 14 Soloists PATRICIA ANN ARMSTRONG A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Captain 4; Fire Warden 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. presi- dent 4; Gitta Sereny 1, 2; Honor Group 1, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4 Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Surrey with the Fringe on Top Pat ' s varied activities range from G.A.A. president to stencil cutter for the Devil ' s Journal. Her talents as a clarinetist have won her several medals, and she ' s also famed for har skill in manipulating Beulah, an ancient but durable Chevie. EDWARD LEROY ASCHLIMAN A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Group 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Noon League 1; Basketball Statistician 3; Basketball Manager 4. There ' s Nuthin ' Like a Dame Ash is known around A.H.S. for his grin and sense of humor. His favorite pastime is reading and listening to the radio. Next year Eddie will be doing his reading and studying at Purdue University. CARLEEN MAE BARNHART A.H.S. 3, 4: Annual Staff 4; Chorus 3, 4. ' Ain ' t She Sweet Carleen has a winning, quiet manner which is admired by all and which has made her a very successful Follies advertising manager. She especially likes to grow flowers and play the piano. BETTY JEAN BAUER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 4; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; Librarian 4: School Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Undecided Betty ' s sense of humor has made her a good humor editor for the Follies. Next year Bengy wants to attend I.U. and study speech therapy. BARBARA ELLA BLEVINS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Yell Leader 2; Chorus 1, 2; Fire Warden 3; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Hoop Dee-Doo Barbara has done an excellent job of recording A.H.S. activities with the Follies camera. She will also be re- membered for her pep and precision as a yell leader. GLORIA JANE BOGER A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Sunny Side of the Street Janie has a quiet but unusually friendly manner and is willing to help everyone. Her favorite pastime is playing the piano and making scrapbooks. A.H.S. 1, 2, 3; A.A.A. 1 BRYCE BROWN 2, 3. Shrimp Boats Bryce left us early this year, but everyone will remem- ber his cheerful grin and peppy walk. JAMES ROBERT CAPEN A.H.S, 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Presi- dent 1; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 4. Stardust Jake ' s interest has seemed to center around sports — but track, football, and basketball haven ' t hurt his stand- ing as an honor roll student. Page 15 Soloists JACK EUGENE CASSELMAN 3; Football !, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2. Roll Out the Barrel Jack has a sly, quiet smile and a keen sense of humor which has made him well liked by everyone. Cass likes reading, and he ' ll get plenty of it in college next year. JACK P. COVELL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Fire Warden 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Honor Group 3; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4. Lover lack is the person who gives you a friendly tap on the back and cracks a joke when you are feeling low. FANNIE JANE COX A.H.S, 1, 2, 3, 4; A. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Band Corporal 4; Fire Warden 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Pla Cast ; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Librarian 2, 3p Teen-Y 1, 2. Them There Eyes Though her favorite pastime is Jim, Fannie seems to have found time for many other extracurricular activities. ROBEFiT CHARLES DELAGRANGE A.H.S 1, 7, 3 4; A. A. A. , 2, 3, 4; Bask€ tball 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President i 2 Track 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3 4; Ir .Rotorian 4; Letter- men ' s Cli. b 2, 3, 4; A.A.A P resident 4. Marilyn Del has added many good times to classes with antics and jokes He has had many rooms roaring with laughter and has made a wonderful athletic president. Dsl ' s favorite pastime is swimming or playing baseball. A.H.; 3, 4; SANDRA JEANETTE EBERLY A.A.A. 4; Band 4; Chorus 4. Buttons and Bows Sandra ' s snappy cymbal playing for the band is really in the groove. Her noise-making will be missed next year. LAURA ELLIS A.H.S. 4; F.H.A. 4. Laura didn ' t join the members of A.H.S. until this year, but she made a welcome and friendly addition. JOYCE ELAINE GERIG A.HS. 1. 2, 3, 4; A. A A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; School Paper Staff 4. Piccolo Pete We have often heard Chick ' s piccolo dancing the high notes of a march at the games. Joyce ' s hobby and favorite pastime both include music. HARRY LEE GORRELL A.H.S. I, 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 3. 4. Bushel and a Peck Peope are always attracted by Harrys pleasingly friendly manner. His favorite pastime is fishing, and in the future Harry hopes to become a farmer. Page 16 Soloists AUBREY C GOUVEIA A.H.S. 1, 2. 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3; Fire Warden 3, 4; Track 1; Football 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3, 4; Noon League 1. Too Old to Cut the Mustard Any More Aub is a lively person loaded with pep and merri- ment. His favorite pastime is swimming or playing baseball. JOAN CAMILLE GOUVEIA A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 4; Yell Leader 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Lettermen ' s Club 4: Librarian 3; Chorus 1, 2. After Hours Joan, our South American import, is one for livening things up. Her buoyant cheer leading has added pep to our yelling section this year. Her favorite pastime is dancing. LARRY DEAN GRIFFITH Laugh, Clown, Laugh The sparkle in Larry ' s eyes invites everyone to be his friend. His hobby is hunting and fishing. After earning his sheepskin, Larry plans to help Uncle Sam. JEWELL JOANN HALL A.H.S. 3, 4; A.A.A. 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4. Sweet and Lovely Jo Jo ' s favorite pastime is attending baskeball games, although it involves meeting her pet peeve, the grand- stand referee Jewell is admired for her quiet friendliness. DANIEL ALAN HARDENBROOK 2, 3, 4; Track on League 1, 2. Danny Boy If you ' ve ever had a close shave, let ' s hope Danny wasn ' t the cause. Yes, Dan plans to become a barber. His wide conversational ability should be valuable for this job. ALTHEA ITA HARTMAN 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Jr.-Sr. Play 4. Dark Eyes Althea came to Auburn from Calcutta, India, in her junior year and was .- oon loved by everyone. Althea ' s vivacious personality will mean success in any field, and she has chosen to attend business college. ROBERT EUGENE HATHAWAY A.H.S. 1, 2. 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Slowpoke Tank ' s amiable personality makes him welcome any- where. Guns and hunting ore his special interests. LARRY JOE HINSCHLAGER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Football 1, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr. Rotarian 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3, 4; Noon League. What Is This Thing Called Love Larry ' s a good one for curing the blues. What ' s more, he has a handy way of dumping a basketball through the net — a valuable asset for the Red Devils. Page 17 Soloists DAVID PAUL HOUGHTON A.H.S, 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. I ' m Bashlul Dave ' s occupation as drummer in the higli school band gives his quiet, retiring manner a chance to sound off. DONALD UDELL IMMEL Wang ' Wang Blues Satch ' s liobby is drawing, and he excels in sketching cartoon characters. After graduation the Navy v ill re- ceive Satch ' s talents. ARDELLA ANN JAMES I ' m latel I ' m late! For a very important date! Jesse ' s favorite pastime is going to parties — and her sunny countenance makes her the life of the party. Like the mounted police, Jesse usually gets her man. MARILYN JOAN KAIL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band.l. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, i; Tri-Hi-Y offic er 4; Librarian 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Take Me Out to the Ball Game Slugger plans to be a nurse after graduation, and her friendliness and willingness to help anyone in trouble certainly qualify her for nursing. JOHNNY EDWARD KLEEMAN A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Basin Street Blues Like the Follies of ' 53, Johnny ' s theme seems to be music. When it comes to jazzing it up with the drum, Johnny can ' t be topped. He enjoys tinkering with things mechanical in his spare time. NANCY ANN KLINK A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Fire Warden 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3; Teen-Y 1, 2. My Heart is Out of Town Nanc is always bubbling over with joy and news of good times. Dancing, parties, and Angola are Nancy ' s specialties. LAVERN ARDEN KNISELY A.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4,- Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2. 3, 4: Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. I ' m Lookin ' over a Four Leaf Clover Lucky has proved himself outstanding in the field of sports. He performed beautifully on the gridiron and cinders this year. With such an optimistic outlook he should moke good at whatever he decides to do. BEVERLY JEAN LEAS A.H.S. 1. 3, 4: A.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Band twirler 1, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Teen-Y 1. Scatterbrain ' Showmanship-plus has made Bev a colorful and at- tractive addition to our band. Her flying baton has given us all many hours of entertainment. Page 18 Soloists JOAK THERESA LETT A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3. Ain ' t Misbehavin ' loan is interested in becoming a beautician, and her clever hands should make her excel in that field. Joan is also superb at athletics and is known for her good sportsmanship. BARBARA ANN LINK 4: A.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, c Chor ' 3, 4; A.H.S. 1, 2, F.H.A. 2, 3, Cock-eyed Optimist Barbara has received many compliments for her unusual bassoon playing, and she has added not only music but good humor to the band. GARLAND S. LINK A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Fire Warden 3, 4. Busy doin ' nuthin ' , workin ' the whole day through Garland, whose witty remarks have caused many out- bursts in class, will always find pleasure in life as long as he continues his carefree attitude. When Garland isn ' t busy at the A P, he enjoys riding around in his convertible. ANN ALVES LONGAKER A.H.S. 1, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1; Gitta Sereny 1, 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Teen-Y 1. Sophisticated Swing Ann ' s friendliness has paid her dividends as you can see by the many friends she has acquired from far and wide. She loves clothes and surely knows how to wear them. JOHN CALVIN MANON A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3. 4; Class Officer 1; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1: Football man- ager 3, 4; Honor Group ; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y V ice President 3: Jr. Rotarian 4; Lettermen ' s C!ub 3, 4; School paper staff 4. Bidin ' My Time Big John may not be tall, but the bigness of his heart makes up for it. He is interested in sports, and has certain- ly shown it by the wonderful job he has done as football manager. John is noted for his dependability — which should make him a good husband some day. FLORENCE MARIE MAURER A.H.S. 3, 4; Fire Warden i. Skater ' s Waltz Florence loves to spend her free time at the skating rink. She came to us from Garrett two years ago. We are sure she will be successful in her ambition to become a tele- phone operator. ANN ELIZABETH NUGEN A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Vice President 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Gitta Sereny 1, 2, 3; Honor Group 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; School Paper Staff 2. 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Happy Talk Ann is a music lover. She has been a very talented flute player in the band for four years, and has won many honors at contests. Her dramatic ability was shown this year in the Jr.-Sr. play when she played the leading role. Ann is a terrific girl, with both a serious and fun-loving side. A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A:A. 1 Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew PATRICIA IRENE ORT 4; Fire Warde 3; G.A.A. 4; Tri- Patricia Snort enjoys roller skating as her favorite pastime. She and her Ford will suffer one of their few separations if she realizes her goal of reaching the land of grass skirts and palm trees — Hawaii — after graduation. Page 19 Soloists LYLE H. OTT A.H.S. I, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 2; Track 1; Foot- ball 1, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Noon League 1, 2. I ' ll Be Hard to Handle There ' s never a dull moment in the classroom when Lyle is around. Although he finds the schoolroom of nature much more desirable than a schoolroom full of books, his ambition is to become a civil engineer. GRACE ROSE PALUMBO A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Gitta Sereny 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Teen-Y 2. Outside of Heaven Gracie has made herself an unforgettable place in the hearts of her classmates. Her aspirations are high. She wishes to be an airline hostess and go to California. If something is puzzling you and you just can ' t figure it out, see Gracie; she ' s an authority on mysteries. SHAREN LEE PERKINS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Stafi 4; Band 1; Chorus 2, 3; Chorus vice president 3; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 1, 2; G.A.A. 1; School Paper Staff 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y President 4: Teen-Y 1, 2. With a Song in My Heart Perkie really got things rolling in Tri-Hi-Y this year. Her sweet personality will be missed at A.H.S. — as well as her beautiful voice. Sharen has earned several dec- orations for her singing. BARBARA POTTER No business like show business Barb is certainly one of the most talented of our number. Besides her dancing and skating she has been our little but mighty yell leader for the past two years. MARLENE LORAINE PURDY Warden 3, 4; Where ' s My Sweetie Hiding? Purd enjoys giggling, as her friends will witness. Her goal is to travel to Hawaii, and her friendly attitude will make her a success no matter where she goes. HELEN MARIE QUANCE A.H.S. 1, 2, 3; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Yell Leader 3; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3: Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Lettermen ' s Club 3; School Paper Staff 3; Teen-Y 1, 2. A Full Time Job Helen has been a very active girl in A.H.S., but now we find her even busier keeping house for Max. She especially likes sports, and made one of our cutest yell leaders her junior year. We are sure she will be very successful in her married life since she is a good cook and also because she is a wonderful organizer. LARRY GENE RANK A.H.S. !, 2. 3. 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Hi-Y 2, Cast 4. Fire Warden 4; Jr.-Sr. Play If I ' d know ' d you ' d a go ' ed, I ' d ah seen you had a way to went Original ideas are Ranko ' s strong suit. Larry is also famous for his sports bulletin and his performance as Cleopatra for the S.D.D.S. He proved an efficient party chairman in AH.S. ' s presidential election. JOYCE ROSALIE ROHM A.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4,- A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Librarian 4. I Get a Kick Out of You The female joker of the class is Rummy. She is a scream, if you ' ll pardon the expression. Through her favorite pastime of making people laugh she has gained many friends. Her serious thoughts are centered around becoming a telephone operator. Page 20 Soloists BETTE ROSE ROTH I ' m going t ' live till I die I ' m going t ' laugh till I cry Biddie has acquired the admirable art of enjoying herself. Life is just a barrel of fun for her — especially when she ' s with Eric. Bette ' s perfect day would consist of eating, listening to Frankie Laine records, and keeping late hours. JAMES LEROY SEIGEL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; Track 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Why Don ' t You Believe Me? Frog certainly has a wonderful sense of humor; his lough will always echo through the halls of A.H.S. Jim ' s ability to write poetry may make him a famous poet some day. His favorite pastime sounds just like him — eating and sleeping. BARBARA ANN SHOOK A.H.S. 1, 2, 3; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Fire Warden 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Gilta Sereny 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Librarian 2, 3,- School Paper 1, 2, 3; Teen-Y 1, 2. Sam Song Barbara has been in the Canteen Blackout for the past three years, and is one of the flute players in the band. Her favorite pastime is listening to music. Since Barbara has joined the ranks of the homemakers, her main thoughts are centered around pleasing Sam CAROLYN FAYE SHOUDEL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Vice President; Fire Warden; G.A.A. 4; Gitta Sereny 2; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Librarian 4. Wish You Were Here ' Cuddles longs for the day when her Cud will be home to stay, and her favorite pastime is writing letters to him. Carolyn ' s lovely voice will aid her future plans for continuing her study of music after graduation. DONALD L SOUDER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Bond 2; Gitta Sereny 2; Basketball 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Honor Group 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice President Hi-Y 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 2; School Pape: Staff 3, 4. When vrill it end? I tell you, Never Soud ' s time in A.H.S. ha.s been occupied with his many activities and Carole. His hobby — reading — may account for his large vocabulary. Don ' s destination is Michigan State College. NEAL VERNON TROUT 3, 4; Band 1, 2, nd Offi A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Fire Warden 2. So Tired That low rumbling noise you have heard in the band for the past four years has been Neal and his tuba. Speed is noted for his ability to move and to out-talk anyone in school. He aspires to become a Methodist minister. VIRGINIA WALTERS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Chorus President 4; Fire Warden 1, 4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Vice Pres- ident 4; Honor Group 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Teen Y 1, 2. How Deep is the Ocean Ginnie has outstanding abilities in sports. She has been active in G.A.A. and has excelled in swimming. She has a quiet, sweet way about her that everyone likes. RITA JAN WEINERT A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Fire Warden 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Chaplain Tri-Hi-Y 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Librarian 2; Teen-Y 2. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Jan has done a fine job as chaplain of Tri-Hi-Y this past year. Her favorite pastimes are playing the cornet and being around the lake. Her love for animals and nature will certainly make her a wonderful nurse some day. Page 21 Soloists MARILYN JOAN WEST A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Fire Warden 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Secretary 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; School Paper Staff 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Secretary Teen-Y 2. When you walk through a storm. Keep your head up high. Marilyn ' s dark hair and blue eyes are envied by many. Besides being on the honor roll, she has participated in many other activities, and is never too busy to take time out for fun. She loves driving a little black Ford around. Mich igan State is included in Marilyn ' s future plans. KENNETH EARL WOLFF A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 2, 4; Track 1; Football 2; Hi-Y 2; Noon League 1. Don ' t Fence Me In Whitie plays the role of a quiet reserved soul — that is, until you get him out with the fellows. His deep masculine voice is envied by all. In the future he plans to attend Tri-State College and study engineering. VICTOR JOSEPH WURM A.H.S. 4; A.A.A. 4. Oh, You Beautiful Doll Vic has certainly been a handsome asset for the senior class this year. His quiet smile and marvelous sense of humor have won him many friends. MARY WYNE Anchors Awelgh Mary is happiest when a certain sailor boy is home. She has proved her self very efficient in bookkeeping and handling money in her position as secretary-treasurer of the chorus; tru stworthiness and dependability will make her an efficient secretary. Page 22 DECEMBER 3 : THE SENIORS CALLED ON BEETHOVEN FOR A JAM SESSION. Page 23 The Swingsters Class Officers: Peter Muzzillo, Bradford Webb, Ladeon Monon, Robert Teter. First row: Norma Baker, Doris Bartels, Larry Baumgartner, Diane Benson. Second row: Judith Boger, Barbara Bonfield, Bob Bowman, Carol Buchanan, Myrna Burgoyne, Barbara Butz, Joan Carper, Marcia Close. Third row: Susan Cochran, Donald Courtney, William Culbertson, Lee Dean, David DeCoursey, Bill Dennis, Carol Dye, Phyllis Finley. Fourth row: Ronald Gearhart, Sally Gingrich, Carolyn Glover, Gerald Grate, Lloyd Grimm, Joyce Grogg. Page 24 ' sm «! W4 i r First row: Robert Harper, Noreen Hartman, Carol Hendricks, Harry Hoham, Pat Ice, Lorna Jenning s, Sharon Jones, George Klinger. Second row: Thomas Krick, Stanley Liddell, Pat Lung, Erna McAninch, Bill McDaniel, Allen Mertens, Erma Muzzillo, Jeanne Myers. Third row: David Porter, Richard Quinn, Gail Richter, Loretta Schwartz, Geraldine Shannon, Anne Shaw, Julia Simanton, Shirley Steward. Fourth row: Jecinenne Stoiider, Rose Szeman, Beverly Thomas, Patricia Thomas, Rebecca Turner, Harold Winebrenner. Page 25 The Fiddlers Class Officers: Steven Sprott, Edwin Hildebrandt, Carolyn Eurtzner, Joyce Jordan. First row: George Anderson, David Baker, Argyl Bassett, Robert Biddle. Second row: Irene Blevins, James Blevins, Billie Jo Boyce, Sharon Burns, Carolyn Barnett, Patricia Casselman, James Covell, Nancy Cox. Third row: Phyllis Croy, Pollyann DeCoursey, Bernard Drerup, Lauanna Farver, William Feagler, Elmer Fox, Albert Gengnagel, Marilyn Gillespie. Fourth row: Raymond Goe, Jerry Greenfield, Gwenadean Griffith, Shirley Grogg, Mary Jane Haines, Ellen Hamman, Glenda Harness, Paul Hedges. Fifth row: John Hursh, Clair Immel, Paul Johnson, Shirley King, Anita Kleeman, Richard Krick, Albert Kurtz. Page 26 First row: Richard Leas, Everette Link, Barbara Lockhart, Verlin Lung, Sharon Marker, David Meschberger, George Miller, Jerry Mussak. Second row: Kenneth Myers, Dan Neidlinger, Rose Openlander, James Palmer, Rose Palumbo, Linda Lu Patrick, Janet Pearson, Harvey Penland. Third row: Joan Potter, Isobel Richardson, Forrest Ritter, Mary Romeiser, Carol Round- tree, Barbara Roussey, Mary Schlegel, Herby Schwartz. Fourth row: Gordon Sellers, Richard Smith, John Souder, Larry Spade, Janet Thomas, Bryce Treadwell, Grant Van Home, Fred Walter. Fifth row: LeVera Walters, Frances Warner, Wesley Warstler, John West, Bruce Williams, Richard Wineland, Marvin Woodcox. Page 27 The Jitterbugs Class Officers: Nick Beers, Gary Scott, Dian Hoodelmier, Jane Klock. First row: Allen Armstrong, John Aschliman, Goldie Baker, Edmund Ball, Pamelia Balzer. Second row: Nancy Barnhart, Donna Bartels, Carolyn Bassett, Michael Baxter, Carolyn Boger, Clarence Boger, Carolyn Browand, Sandra Burgoyne, Joan Calvin. Third row: Judith Capen, Ken Carpenter, Larry Carper, Larry Casselman, David Close, Wava Cox, Roberta Crabb, Dorothy Dilley, Sharon Donaldson. Fourth row: Carol Edwards, Julia Ferguson, Marilyn Foster, Jack Foster, Carol Freeman, Jane Gee, Harold George, Richard Gibson, Carolyn Good. Fifth row: Richard Hammon, Jerry Heffley, Larry Heffley, Wilma Hogan, Wayne Hurni, Jere Kessler, William Killgallon, Danny Kinsey, Maretha Krick. Page 2ti ' . „lk First row: Joyce Krueger, Virginia Mauic, Betty McCann, Sharon Mitchell, Sylvia Murbach, Sandra Musser, Marjorie Muzzillo, Ann Neuensch wander, Norman Ochstein. Second row: Linda Phillips, Anthony Picker, Philip Platter, James Pommert, Toni Powell, Lionel Predmore, Joseph Provines, Barbara Purdy, Sue Quaintance. Third row: Layden Rieke, Ellen Rowley, Nancy Rugmon, Joseph Sanders, Ernest Schu- mann, Sally Short, Larry Shoudel, Morris ShuU, Jack Souder. Fourth row: Kenneth Staggs, Barbara Stebing, Judith Steininger, Adolf Shekel, Charlotte Timberlin, Sharon Veale, Anna Mae Walter, Clodine Webb, Mike Webb. Fifth row: Curtis West, Sandra West, Janet Wilmot, Barbara Wilson, Harvey Wolff, Car- olyn Woodcock, Kay Woodcox, Harriet Wyne, Beverly Yates. Page 29 Soloists Take The Lead During its four years in Auburn High, the Class of 1953 has accomplished much and has attained great wealth as a result of the harmony among its mem- bers. They have earned approximately $850 through their years of hard work. The Soloists ' ingenuity and money were put to work last year when they engi- neered one of the best junior-senior banquets ever attended at Potowatomi Inn. To celebrate their success, the boys of ' 53 had a stag party at Marvel ' s Cafe January 20, 1953. The fellows honored their classmates with very unusual awards. The title of Last of the 53 ' ers to Go went to Kenny Wolff. Jack Casselman was named Next to the Last to Go. The Millionaire of 1953 award was Harry Gorrell ' s. To Myrna Funke went the rib- bon inscribed Girl Whom the Senior Boys Would Most Like to Be on a Desert Island With. Most Behind the Eight Ball was Don Johnson. The Sharp students of the class are: Sue Baxter, Marsha Minard, Sharon Rainier, Sue Richardson. The fortissimos (athletes) of the class are: Eddie Aschliman, Jim Capen, Jack Casselman, Bob Dela- grange, Harry Gorrell, Danny Hardenbrook, Bob Hathaway, Larry Hinschlager, E avid Houghton, La- Vern Knisley, John Manon, Aubrey Myers, Tom Rey- nolds, and Don Souder. The cheer leaders who gained support of the crit- ics were Joan Copeland and Joan Myers. A featured trio with the Soloists this year was Sharen Perkins, Joyce Gerig, and Carolyn Shoudel, who gained many honors for the class through their singing. The conductor of the talented group was Donald Johnson. He was assisted by Thomas Reynolds, vice president; Joan Copeland, secretary; Myrna Funke, treasurer. The Soloists were sponsored by Mr. Cecil Young. Mrs. Herbert Funke and Mrs. Wayne Arm- strong acted as class mothers. Class Officers College Night Master of Ceremonies Home Ec Beulah Page 30 Swingsters In The Groove The Swingsters have had no trouble getting into the groove during the past three years. Their many accomplishments have proved the juniors to be a class with plenty of jive. In order to obtain some do-re-mi the Swingsters fed the hungry football fans at the junior stand, sold Christmas wrappings and mirrors, and, under the direction of Barbara Butz, made over $400 gross selling Christmas cards. A hot tempo was set by the honor roll students: Carol Hendricks, Anne Shaw, Doris Bartels, and Beverly Thomas. The athletic jive artists of the class are: Larry Baumgardner, Bill Culbertson, Bill Dennis, David DeCoursey, Ronald Gearhart, Gerald Grate, Harry Hoham, Tom Krick, Pete Muzzillo, Kenny Myers, Harvey Penland, Brad Webb, Harold Winebrenner. The keynote to the Swingsters ' success is partially their bandleader, Pete Muzzillo, and his assistants: Brad Webb, as vice president; Ladean Manon, as secretary; Robert Teter as treasurer; Mr. Weathers as sponsor, and Mrs. Voyle Myers and Mrs. Robert Lochner as class mothers. Highlight of the Swingsters ' activities for 1953 was the annual junior-senior banquet May 1. The juniors transformed Potawatomi Inn into a scene from the Old South. After feasting royally on Yankee Strength, Confederate Weakness, Sweet Gravy Brown, and Mississippi Mud, the juniors treated their guests, the seniors and the faculty, to a pro- gram full of Southern charm. After the customary speeches by the junior and senior class presidents, Pete Muzzillo and Don Johnson, the messages from Mr. Miller and Mr. McKenney, Master of Ceremonies Butch Webb introduced several Southern belles and blades who entertained with zest and enthusiasm. Thus, the Swingsters continued the A.H.S. tradition of successful junior-senior banquets. Class Officers Junior Stand Fugitives from Tibet Why, Julia! Business transaction Words from the boss Page 31 Fiddlers Jamboree With a year of experience behind them, the Fiddlers were really in the swing of things this year. Some of the boys started a new fashion trend at Hi-Y initiation when they turned up in skirts wrong side out and other fancy costumes. The girls had the upper hand in Teen-Y this year. Jim Blevins, Al Gengnagel, Ed Hildebrandt, Dick Krick, Jerry Mussack, Larry Spade, Fred Walters, and Ron Lawson put in some mighty solid basketball playing. Doing the fling with the pigskin were Dave Baker, Jim Blevins, Ber- nard Drerup, Bill Feagler, Ed Hildebrandt, Dick Krick, Albert Kurtz, Rick Leas, Jim Palmer, Herb Schwartz, Richard Smith, Larry Spade, Steve Sprott, John Souder, Grant Van Home, Fred Walters, and Bruce Williams. Tripping the light fantastic on the track were: Bernard Drerup, Ed Hildebrandt, Dick Krick, Rick Leas, Richard Smith, Larry Spade, John Souder, Bryce Tread- well, and Grant Van Home. Heading the Fiddlers in office were Steven Sprott, Ed Hildebrandt, Carolyn Burtzner, and Joyce Jordan. Mr. Deck was sponsor, while Mrs. Romeiser and Mrs. Treadwell were class mothers. Topping the list scholastically were: Dan Neidlinger, Polly DeCoursey, George Miller, Billy Jo Boyce, and Janet Pearson. The first jam session of the year was held December 9. Decorations, appropriately Christ- masy; refreshments, delicious; entertainment, piano solo by John Souder and dancing. Class Officers Hoham Co. Party-Goers Bored? Last-minute stuff Page 32 Jitterbuggers Score A Hit The Jitterbuggers were rather jittery when they first set foot in the halls of A.H.S., but be- fore long they set a lively pace in the jive of events as they enjoyed such events as initia- tions and football games. Doing the jumping and jiving on the hard- wood for their class were Nick Beers, Jerry Heffley, Bill Killgallon, Layden Rieke, Joe San- ders, Gary Scott, and Kenny Staggs. Hours of practice on the grass at Earl Carr Memorial Field taught these boys some fast and fancy footwork: Allen Armstrong, Mike Baxter, Nick Beers, Clarence Boger, Larry Carper, Ken Car- penter, Harold George, Jerry Heffley, Wayne Hurni, Jere Kessler, Bill Killgallon, Danny Kin- sey, Norman Ochstein, Lionel Predmore, Lay- den Rieke, Joe Sanders, Ernie Schumman, Gary Scott, Larry Shoudel, Jack Souder, Harvey Wolff, and John Aschliman. The Jitterbuggers ' Club elected as its officers: Nick Beers, Gary Scott, Dian Hoodelmier, Jane Klock, and Miss Duguid, as sponsor. Mrs. Ralph West and Mrs. Glenn Rieke were class mothers. Those who danced their ways into the honor roll were: Judy Capen, Dian Hoodelmier, Jane Klock, and Ann Neuenschwander. November 1 1 was the date of the first class party. The gym was decorated in the Thanks- giving theme. The freshmen entertained them- selves with dancing, music, and relays. Class Officers Battle of the Books Bug-ology English IX Frosh Row Page 33 Page 34 Solid apQt5 Page 35 l oUUi Staff A Ul otk Page 36 i) = ' 00( Ooo SEPTEMBER -1952 . {:%y24 sin Mil M HD m Fll uT S ' - ' :- • • 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 IB 17 IB 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282930 • • • • % ' r ' t jJ j 1 Page 37 SEPTEMBER 2 — There is no joy in Mudville — A.H.S. doors swung open once again for another battle with the books. Swingsters worked overtime. Pete Muzzillo, Brad Webb Ladean Manon, and Bob Teter danced into the positions of class officers. 4 — Miss Daggy ' s songbirds lost no time in organizing. At the head of the chorus doings are V. Walters, C. Shou- del, M. Wyne, M. Muzzillo, S. Donaldson, C. Hendricks. 5 — Who you for? Auburn! Our mighty Red Devils un- stung Decatur ' s Yellow Jackets tonight 31-6, successfully opening the ' 52 football season. Bzzzz! 6 — Rotarions selected: L. Ott, L. Hinschlager, D. Souder, D, Johnson, E. Aschliman, R. Delagrange, T. Reynolds, A. Myers, and J. Manon. Don Johnson, Tom Reynolds, Joan Copeland, and Myrna Funke sang out loudest today, as the Soloists held their class election. Am 1 full! I just got back from the Band Booster potluck in the little gym! 11 — Clang! Clang! Clang! Get out my rubber boots. Mom, I ' m a Fire Warden now! initial meeting today, adjourning with K. Myers, G. Sel- lers, B. Culbertson, H. Gorrell, and J. Heffley as head plowmen. Rah, Team! Second straight win! Tonight it was New Haven, 7-6. 17 — Happy Daze! The Devil ' s Journal has a new mimeograph. 18 — Faculty gets gay at a party. 19— Tigers NEARLY upset Red Devils, 20-13, 22 — Student body picks Bob Delagrange and Tom Reynolds as new A. A. A. officers. 24 — Confucius say — Assembly program broaden mental scope with help of No Yong Park. Bromp! Bramp! Auburn band marches away with honors at the Bluffton contest. 25 — Dirt plus rain equals victory for the Auburn B team. Score, Auburn 7, Concordia 0. 26 — One, two, three. Hike! Napanee proved an easy fourth victory for the Red Devils. 12— Old MacDonald Had a Farm F.F.A. held its 29 — More monkeys in town the free fall fair. not A.H.S. students, just OCTOBER 2 — Juniors and seniors plan for future at college clinic tonight. Anyone have an extra leg? See Tom Krick, first football casualty of the year. Tough luck, Tom! 3 — Let ' s merry-go-ride — off for the Fair today! Auburn nips Concordia 44-6 for the fifth straight victory. 4 — Eight F.H.A. girls attend district meeting. 6 — Teen-Y ' ers gather at Y for first meeeting of year. 7 — Tri-Hi-Y ' ers get under way. 8 — Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y officers attend district conference at Shipshewana. Methodist Church was the scene of the review of the revised Bible. A copy was presented to all local organizations. 9 — A.H.S. was the scene of much activity as the F.H.A. and F.F.A. clubs met. 10 — Sob! Sob! Columbia City ends winning streak of our Devils, 27-6 Freaks? No, just the new Teen-Y, Tri-Hi-Y members going through initiation. One down and five to go! End of first six weeks. 11 — Strike up the band! Auburn takes lop honors in Division B at the New Haven contest. Sharpen up your vocal chords! First pep session today! Speaker(?), Zeke Young. 13 — A little louder, please; I need a hearing aid. So said the sophs after the hearing tests. 14 — Dish out your money! The Y drive is on! 15 — No dates tonight, girls — Hi-Y meeting at Canteen. 16 — B team beats Concordia B team again, 31-6. 17 — More bumps and bruises as Warsaw overruns the Red Devils, 13-7. Increased sale on Chlorophyll gum. Reason? The new Hi-Y ' ers ate onions as a port of their initiation today. Randy attends basketball clinic for coaches at Gar- rett High. 20 — Two weeks already: Teen-Y met again. Count your pennies! The Follies salesmen are on prowl. 21 — Why are the boys stag? Oh! Tri-Hi-Y meeeting at the Canteen. 23 — Ditch those books for a couple of days! Teachers ' Association. 24 — Vacation must have been too much for the Red Devils. Anderson woke them up with a 27-6 defeat. 27 — Our Miss Brooks rehearsals begin. Music, Maestro! Joseph Harding violinist, presents second assembly program. 28 — Tri-Hi-Y ' ers are really on the ball — another meet- ing today. 31 — Devils get bock on the track by derailing the Garrett Railroaders 13-0! From the Halls of Montezuma come two Fort Wayne reserves to speak to A.H.S. boys on the advantages of the Marine Corps. Page 3B Football enthusiasts Tommy votes One, two, three - One, two, three Ike or Adlai The girls are at it again 1 irt ire ririrt rt rt What ' s going on? Thirtsy Sophomores Freshmen Welcomed Speaker Won ' t she let you read it, Herby? Sippin ' sodas Page 39 NOVEMBER 1 — Oh, my achin ' teetl Hi-Y members distribute Get Out the Vote pamphlets. 3 — Teen-Y ' ers are starting off right. Another meeting tonight at the Y. 4 — Have you voted yet? Senior civics classes held mock election today in which Republicans were victorious. 5 — Everyone scrambled for his copy of the Devil ' s Journal. Hi-Y ' ers still going strong. 6 7 — Is that HAM I smell? No, just the junior-senior ploy, Our Miss Brooks ! P.S. It was a huge success! II — Bring out the dunce cap! Parents attend Back to School Night. Students take a few minutes off to observe Armistice Day. Freshies have large turn-out at their first high school class party. 13 — Many students attended safety program held in little gym. What ' s cooking? F.H.A. girls hold meeting at high school. Old A.H.S. was really buzzing. F.F.A. boys also held a meeting. 14 — Who ' s de bums? Just Tri-Hi-Y girls and their dates going to the Hobo Dance. 15 — Set ' em up, girls. Auburn G.A.A. defeats K ' ville in annual Volleyball Playday. 17 — Party! Party! Party! Teen-Y party is great success. 18 — Roses to Mrs. Covell for her wonderful speech at the joint Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y meeting. 19 — It ' s Devil ' s Journal time again. Local boys make good! Randy and Zeke display hidden talents at Lions Minstrel Show. 21 — Here come those cards again! It ' s the end of the second six v eeks. Doors of Alumni Gym swing open wide tonight as Red Devils beat Ashley 71-28 in opening basketball game. 26 — Let ' s go, Team! Red Devils are really on the march, downing Butler 61-49! 26 27 — Pass the turkey, please! 28 — Red Devil five takes top honors by defeating Concordia 56-47 in the first high school basketball game to be played in the new Coliseum. DECEMBER 1 — Teen-Y girls hold meeting at Y tonight. 2 — Why all the cheering? E. C. Ramsey gave us a 40- minute class with a fine briefing on international affairs. Y is scene of more activities as Tri-Hi-Y girls meet. 3 — Devil ' s Journal on sale today. Rush! Fine 50c! Hi-Y members and their dates dance to the music of Patch Hines at the welcoming party for new members. 4 — Six Shakespearean-minded individuals attended Love ' s Labours ' Lost in Johnson ' s car (?). 5 — Red Devils bite New Haven Bulldogs, 61-41. 6 — North Side Redskins scalp our Red Devils 51-76 for the first defeat of the year. 9 — Stock up on midnight oil! Annual staff receives assignments at first meeting. Beat of many feet heard in little gym. Soph class party! 10 — Something ' s fishy around here! What else but the Band Booster fish fry in the Alumni gym! 11 — F.F.A. and F.H.A. invade high school for their monthly metings. 13 — Ho-hum, yawn! No sleep today. Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y officers roused themselves at 6:00 a.m. to attend a confer- ence at Indianapolis. Crocodile tears! Peru defeats our Red Devils 68-50 to hand us our second defeat. Not too good! 15 — Teen-Y tonight. Nothing else of interest. 16 — Hark the Herald Angels Sing — Tri-Hi-Y angels go caroling throughout Auburn. 17 — Out the doors, down the hall they ran with nickel in hand — to buy their Devil ' s Journal. 19 — Red Devils regain confidence by downing South Side ' s Archers, 47-44. 20 — Careful of those waistlines, girls! Tri-Hi-Y candy sale today. Imps down Concordia ' s B team. 23 — Red Devils still in the track as they defeat Angola 55-50. Band, speech, and chorus present Yuletide program. 24 — More eating. More vacationing! It ' s Christmas time! 25 — Hope Santa was good to you. Merry Christmas. 26 — Help! Outer space attack? Oh, no, just cute dec- orations for Christmas Formal! JANUARY I — Unhappy New Year for the Red Devils. They were fourth in the Huntington Tourney. 5 — I ' m crying the blues again! Christmas vacation ends. Teen-Y gets back in groove with first meeting of the new year. 7 — F.B.I, raids Y as Harold Stump speaks at a joint Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y meeting. 8 — F.F.A. and F.H.A. meetings tonight. 9 — K ' ville Comets outshine Devils 66-52. 10 — Red Devils are themselves again as they give Elkhart a 51-48 setback. 12 — Why all the haggard seniors? It must be the Slate civics tests, naturally, 16— Decatur falls 67-60. A.H.S. students cheer(?) as semester mark is reached — finally! 19 — Teen-Y ' ers are certainly active. Another meeting tonight. 20 — Ike ' s inauguration broadcast over P. A. system. Men(?) only! Senior boys stag it tonight! 21 — Lights out! Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y enjoy movies at joint meeting. 23 — Warsaw turns tables; Red Devils lose 55-54. 27— A.H.S. plays host to DeKalb County H. S. students as they taste a tid-bit of college life at College Night. 30— Columbia City tops Red Devils 48-56. 31 — Central of Fort Wayne puts Devils on short end of 60-45 score. Page 40 Nativity scene Getting roady for the big event Getting ready Up in the air On your mark Ambush nrt n rt rt rt n Whatcha drinkin ' , Lyle? Zeke and his girls Happy couple See? Music, maestro, please Page 41 2 — Teen-Y girls enjoy another meeting at the Y.M.C.A. 3 — Fourteen days and another Tri-Hi-Y meeting at Y tonight. 4 — It ' s the boys tonight! Hi-Y meets at Y. 7 — Last minute rally fails to stop South Bend Adams 71-65. 12— Excitement at old A.H.S, — F.F.A. and F.H.A. meetings tonight. 13 — Bluffton game proves another heart-breaker. Devils fall 49-46. 14 — Zzzing! Cupid ' s arrow has done it again! Love and valentines go hand in hand. Happy Valentine ' s Day! 16 — Not again! Teen-Y meeting tonight FEBRUARY 17 — No homework tonight! Tri-Hi-Y girls meet at Y. 18— Stag night again at the Y. What else but a Hi-Y meeting? 20 — Huntington game makes our Red Devils 52-58. 25 — First half of the Sectional fell 72-41 and 62-40, respectively. 26 — S.D.D.S. members meet to discuss new production. 27 — Grounded again? Grade cards tell the tale at the end of the fourth six weeks. 28 — Sectional all wound up. Auburn on top for filth in a row. Angola was downed 65-45, and Butler lost out 59-56. 2cord .500. Hamilton and Orland 2 — Teen-Y members come roaring to the Y their first meeting of March. 3 — It ' s Tri-Hi-Y ' s turn tonight. 4 — This is getting monotonous! It ' s Hi-Y now! 7 — Regionals were disappointing. Red Devils got nip- ped by Tigers 60-31 in first game. 11 — ' Devil ' s Journal on sale today. 12 — Ag boys and home economics girls have their meetings tonight at school. Arthur Mills brings shortened classes and an interest- ing talk on alcohol. 14 — Those semi-finals proved a cinch for Richmond Red Devils. 16 — What, will this never end? Another Teen-Y meeting at the Y tonight. MARCH for 17 — Dine! Dames! Potluck! Tri-Hi-Y party at Canteen. Everyone geared up. 18 — Another lonely night for the fair sex as the boys retreat to the Y for a Hi-Y meeting. 19 — Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y treasuries fatten on Sandwich Day. Total proceeds went to the World Youth Fund. 25 — Number please. The Bell Telephone Company entertains A.H.S. students in fourth assembly this after- noon at 3 p.m. 27 — Auburn plays host to district Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs at Spring Conference. 30— V hoosh! Is it Captain Video? No, it ' s Robert T. Edgar presenting his Astronomical Wonder Show at 2 p.m. today. 1 — Hello, Joe — no school today; let ' s go fishing! April Fool! 3 — Good Friday services take the place ol classes today. Don ' t let that Easter bunny get the best of you over our three-day vacation. 9— Tonight was F.F.A. and F.H.A. night at A.H.S. 10 — We ' re heading for the last round-up. The fifth six v eeks period ended today. Auburn thinlies open track season gallantly, a 79V2 ' 351 2 victory over Fremont. 14 — Better hurry and get your tickets! Curtain is going up on the Canteen Blackout of 1953. 15 — Hi-Y recuperated from the Show enough to have a meeting tonight. Auburn plays host to Butler and St. Joe in a three-way meet. Results — Auburn on top. APRIL 17 — Welcome, Spring! A.H.S. band and chorus wel- comes the season at concert. 18 — Turned out to be a black letter day for A.H.S. thinlies. They slid in sixth in the Goshen relays. 20 — Teen-Y Is getting into the picture with their first meeting of the month. 21 — That Y certainly is a busy place. Tri-Hi-Y tonight. Auburn wins dual meet by defeating the Concordia Cadets, 86-29. Nice going, boys. 23 — A.H.S Trackmen were given a scare, but came through with a 51-49 win over K ' ville. 25 — Red Devils place third in Kokomo Relays. 29— A.H.S. thinlies held to a third at N.E.I.C. meet at Columbia City as Warsaw runs off with top honors. MAY 1 — It ' s here, that long-awaited date! Juniors and seniors are scarce tonight. They ' re all at Pokagon enjoying the Banquet. 4 — Freshman and sophomore girls never give up. An- other Teen-Y meeting. 5 — There must be a race on for the most meetings this year. Tri-Hi-Y girls meet again. Auburn finishes regular season with its sixth dual meet by defeating Garrett 56 ' 3 to 52% in a hard fight, 6 — It ' s not only the girls. Hi-Y is competing in this race, too. 7 — F.F.A. and F.H A. bring the ' 52- ' 53 year to a close with final meetings. 9 — Zeke Young took four A.H.S. thinlies to the Sec- I ' onal Track Meet at North Field in Fort Wayne. Cal Grosscup and Dave Michael qualified there for Regional. 16 — Dave Michael earns right to compete in State Track Meet next Saturday. 17 — The Methodist Church is the scene of the Bacca- laureate service for seniors. 20 — It can ' t be; but it is! The day of days has finally arrived for the seniors. Tonight they will march solemnly into Alumni Gym to receive their diplomas. 22 — End of school! Must we say more? 23 — P.S.: Dave Michaels places fifth in the pole vault event ol State track meet. Page 42 All dressed up Athletes Hi, boys Candy sale Get your paper here Work crew rt n ri rt rajr r 1952 Banquet Entertainers Something interesting? Pat, Larry, and Beulah Everybody ' s happy Those ever-loving gowns Page 43 Here they come Boosters Going down And he said- Rogerl Let ' s dance, boys UIUHU What ' s up there? Seniors galore The pause that refreshes Shame on you! How ' d that Soph get in there? Page 44 Page 45 Follies Staff Editor-in-Chief, Sue Baxter Associate Editor, Marsha Minard Photographer, Barbara Blevins Business Manager, John Manon Art Editor, Donald Johnson Advertising Manager, Carleen Barnhart Editorial Twelve years hove brought the Class of 1953 to its first important goal — Graduation. As a memory-aid in future years for our times in A.H.S. we have prepared the Follies of ' 53 — a task which has given us much genuine pleasure and worth while experience. The result of the staff ' s twelve years of studying and schooling, under the guidance of our parents and teachers, may be seen in these pages. Concrete plans and schemes for the Follies began in March, 1952, when the dummy was com- piled, charting a bare outline for the staff. In October, we buckled down to work. Flash bulbs popped in places frequented by A.H.S. students, midnight oil burned as columnists prepared copy; Auburn ' s pavements felt the tread of our adver- tising managers; fingers flew over typewriter keys; columns of figures were balanced; and scissors and glue determined the final shape of the book. At last, in May, 1953, the Follies was completely assembled and ready for distribution. Credit lines form a long list. The staff is greatly indebted to A.H.S. ' s principal, Mr. Miller, for his invaluable advice and help, and to Miss Dawson for her untiring efforts to improve the Follies ' diction and grammar. The Auburn Printing Com- pany earned well-deserved praise for its fine job of recording our journalistic efforts. Pictures, add- ing life and interest to the book, were in charge of the Davis Studio. As always, the Fort Wayne En- graving Company, through its representative, Mr. Joseph Todd, rendered many much appreciated services. An attractive cover was prepared by the S. K. Smith Company; and the contents of the volume were secured inside by the Heckman bindery. The staff wishes you many hours of enjoyment and satisfaction from the Follies of 1953. Page 46 Minor Staff Organization Editor Marilyn West Assistant Advertising Mgr. Mary Wyne Athletic Editors Tom Reynolds Pat Armstrong School Life Editors Don Souder Myrna Funke Humor Editors Betty Bauer Nancy Klink Dramatics Editor Ann Nugen Sales Manager Ed Aschliman Class Editors Sue Richardson Sharen Perkins Copy Editor Joan Copeland Music Editor Joyce Gerig Vocational Editors Sharon Rainier Harry Lee Gorrell Junior Editor Ladean Manon Junior Business Manager Allen Mertens Page 47 Tri-Hy-Y Ensemble Forty-six junior and senior girls participated in Tri-Hi-Y activities this year. Tri-Hi-Y, under the joint sponsorship of the Y.M.C.A. and the school, holds its meetings at the Y every other Tuesday — except in the case of those well-attended joint gatherings with Hi-Y on Wednesdays. Among the speakers for these sessions were Judge Harold Stump (F.B.I, tales), Mrs. Harry Covell (Youth of Germany), and Mrs. Overmeyer (Self-Improve- ment). Both groups also enjoyed a movie on college life entitled The Difference. Tri-Hi-Y stock rose under the guidance of its of- ficers — Sharen Perkins, president; Myrna Funke, vice president; Joan Copeland, treasurer; Marsha Minard, secretary; Marilyn Kail, sergeant-at-arms, and Jan Weinert, chaplain. Miss Wood, faculty sponsor, and Mrs. Gene Holdeman, Y ' ' adviser, were enthusiastic helpers. The social life of Tri-Hi-Y girls was enhanced by two parties, the first in a gay, hobo mood, the second a St. Patrick-inspired affair. The service program was headed by donations to a Y.M.C.A. in Greece. Christmas caroling and collecting clothing for an orphanage were also Tri-Hi-Y projects. A Christmas candy sale, which raised $36, solved the club ' s financial problems. Auburn was host for the spring district Hi-Y-Tri- Hi-Y conference this year. Plans were laid for the conference in Indianapolis Dec. 6. Miss Wood, Sharen Perkins, and Sue Baxter represented Au- burn Tri-Hi-Y at this preliminary conference. Shar- en Perkins, Marsha Minard, Joan Copeland, and Jan Weinert, accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Bur- goyne, attended the fall district conference at Shipshewana on October 28. A potluck dinner and installation of the new officers on May 5 was the last meeting of the year. First ro Second : Finley, S Third ro Fourth r Fifth ro : Miss Wood, J. Gouveia, N. Klink, Dw: A. Shav;, L. Schwartz, A. Nuge Gingrich, v: M. Close, P. Thomas, S. Richard; ]. Grogq, L. Jennir M. Minard, S. Perkii n, M. West, H. Quan I. Copela B. Potter, M. Funke, M. Kail, J. Weinert, Mrs. Holdeman. Palumbo, J. Rohm, P. Armstrong, S. Rainier, S. Baxter, Ble B. Le I. Myers, J. Simanton, S. Steward, B. Bonfield, I. Carper, L. Manon, J. Boger. 3. Richter, B. Roth, A. Longaker, B. Butz, J. Stouder, C. Hendricks, E. McAninch, D. Benson. P. Ort, M. Purdy, V Walters M Burgoyne, B Turner, D. Bartels, F. Cox. T r. Furber. L. Ott, G. Grate, L. Rank, D. Johnson, D. Souder, P. Muzzillo, E. Aschliman, Mr. Holde I. Manon, L. Gr.ffilh, R. Gearhart, D. Quinn, A. Kurtz, A. Gouveia, K. Myers, D. Houghton, J. Seigel, W. Culbertson, T. Krick. : H. Hohom, A. Mertens, B. Webb, J. Blevins, S. Sprott, R. Smith, E. Hildebrandt, H. Schwartz, J. Hursh, D. Neidhnger. rr: G. VanHorne, I. West, R. Krick, A. Gengnagel, J. Palmer, R. Leas, D. Baker, A. Bassett, R. Wineland. B. Treadwell, B. Williams, J. Kleeman, D. Hardenbrook. Hi-Y Jam Session The Hi-Y Club was composed of 42 sophomore, junior, and senior boys who met every other Wednesday evening of each month. The boys promoted quite a number of services this year. Among their projects was sending mon- ey to Greece — a Sandwich Day at school backed jointly with Tri-Hi-Y furnished the funds — and helping the Jaycees with their get out the vote campaign. Hi-Y ' ers were also responsible for three baskets of food sent to needy people at Christmas. The initiation dance for the new members was November 19. Patch Hines ' band supplied the mu- sic, and that all-important item, food, was excel- lent. An April Fool ' s Dance on April 1 completed the entertainment for the year. The capable leaders of Hi-Y were: Don Johnson, president; Don Souder, vice president; Pete Muz- zillo, secretary; Larry Rank, treasurer; and Tom Krick, chaplain. The faculty sponsor was Mr. Fur- ber, and Mr. Holdeman was the Y sponsor. Don Souder and Larry Rank attended the Coun- cil conference on December 6 in Indianapolis to help plan the spring district meeting held in Au- burn March 27. The theme chosen for this year ' s Hi-Y work was Making the Most of Today. The m.embers of Hi-Y were entertained by mov- ies, discussions, and speakers. Among those who addressed Hi-Y were Mrs. Covell, Mr. Lawson, and Judge Harold Stump. The new officers were installed May 6. This meeting ended a very successful year, accenting the many accomplishments and activities of Hi-Y. Page 49 R H. A. Spins The Platters Future Homemakers of America is a club com- posed of thirty girls who have had at least one year of home economics. It is open to anyone who wishes to join. The club motto is Toward New Horizons, the colors are red and white, and the flower is the red rose. The club holds a business meeting once a month. This is followed by discussions, songs, and recreation. In May the girls held a formal banquet at which they installed their new officers. Each year F.H.A. sends representatives to a fall and spring district meeting. During the summer vacation some of the girls are privileged to attend the state meeting, which is usually held on a col- lege campus and lasts for two days. While at this meeting, they participate in discussions, go on tours, and attend a formal banquet. The girls who have gone all report that it was well worth the time and money. In previous years the club has raised funds by selling candy at the basketball games. This year this money-making project was surrendered to the newly organized Boosters Club, and the girls are confining their activities to candy sales after school and other fund-raising schemes. From their 1951-52 funds the girls voted to install fluorescent lights in the sewing room, an improvement for which the home economics girls are most grateful. The officers of the club this year are: president, Sharon Rainier; vice president, Carol Buchanan; secretary-treasurer, Noreen Hartman; acting sec- retary, Sally Short; historian, Gloria Boger; parlia- mentarian, Sharon Donaldson; song leader, Pam- alia Balzer; candy manager, Carol Dye; reporter, Nancy Rugman; and club mothers, Mrs. Ben Short and Mrs. DeWayne Baker. Miss Shadinger, the sponsor of the club, has been a willing and tireless worker for the club ' s progress. First row: S. Donaldson, C. Buchanan, S. Rainier, Miss Shadinger, N. Hartman, G. Boger, C. Dye, N. Rugn Second row: B. McCann, Marilyn Foster, M. Krick, C. Woodcock, C. Boger, J. Gee, W. Cox, L. Ellis, S. Jones. Third ' ■ow- I Potter, S. Kinq, M. Schlegel, P. Casselman, E. Hamman, S. Burns. - ml X ' - -y .. First row: ]. Provmes, G. Klinger, I. Heffley, K. Myers, Mr. Deck, W. Culbertson, H. Gorreli, L. Baumgardner. Second row: C. Immel, D. Meschberger, W. Warstler, P. Platter, A. Picker, R. Hamman, E. Ball, G. Sellers. Third row: I. Foster, D. Immel, G. Anderson, H. Penland, M. Woodcock, L. Heffley. F. F. A. Harvest Future Farmers of America is a notional organi- zation for students of vocational agriculture which reaches from Maine to Hawaii and from Washing ton to Puerto Rico. The Auburn Chapter has twenty-two active members this year, and meetings are held once every month. F.F.A. ' s object is to develop rural leadership, encourage agricultural activities in the school and county, and to promote scholar- ship among students of vocational agriculture. The creed and motto of F.F.A. are filled with practical philosophy, reflecting a spirit and sin- cerity which shows the true viewpoint of farm youth, the backbone of a nation. F.F.A. ' s program this year included sponsoring a pest contest, engaging in a hog project, selling jello, organizing a paper drive, cooperating with all county agriculture clubs, promoting 4-H Club activities, and striving for better grades in school work. The 1952-53 officers were: president, Kenneth Myers; vice president. Bill Culbertson; secretary, Harry Lee Gorreli; treasurer, Jerry Heffley; report- er, Gordon Sellers; adviser, Mr. William Deck. Joe Provines, Philip Platter, Jerry Heffley, Rich- ard Hamman, Don Immel, Anthony Picker, Larry Heffley, Verlin Lung, Wesley Warstler, Eddy Ball, and Jack Foster were initiated into the club this year as Green Hands. These Green Hands moved up a step and were initiated as Future Farmers: Gordon Sellers, George Anderson, David Mesch- berger, Clair Immel, and Marvin Woodcock. Page 51 Here Comes The Band. ' l The band made its debut this year at the first iootball gome. Mr. Kinser ' s hardy proteges braved fierce, chilly weather to add spirit to A.H.S. grid- iron gatherings. And half-time usually found our band contributing entertainment for football fans by marching and twirling demonstrations. The New Haven and Bluffton contests were tri- umphs for the band — it marched away with firsts at both encounters. Beverly Leas, the band ' s high- stepping, sparkling performer, was honored with the outstanding drum-major award. The Band Booster Club expressed congratula- tions for the band ' s victories by sponsoring a hay ride for band members. The Boosters also gave the band a lift by managing a stand at the fair and backing a fish fry put on by the Jonah Club. The band spent many hours practicing for the annual Christmas program, the spring concert and music for Commencement. February 7 saw many band members travel to Fort Wayne for the solo and ensemble contest, returning with more than their share of medals. The band members were guests at the ZoUner Pistons ' Auburn Night, Feb. 1, giving the fans a dazzling exhibition of playing and marching. The concert band officers were: president. Sue Richardson; vice president, Ann Nugen; secretary, Julia Ferguson; treasurer, Erna McAninch; librar- ians. Sue Richardson, Erna McAninch; property manager, Don Courtney; sponsor Joan Copeland. Mr. Kinser, director of the A.H.S. band, has orig- inated a point system for earning band sweaters. The underclassmen welcomed this means of earn- ing the coveted sweaters before their senior year. However, this year only seniors who had four or more years of band experience were eligible. Those seniors who remained with the Auburn band through thick and thin were Pat Armstrong, Fannie Cox, Sandra Eberly, Joyce Gerig, Dove Houghton, Marilyn Kail, Barbara Link, Ann Nu- gen, Sue Richardson, Neal Trout, Jan Weinert, and Beverly Leas. First row: P. Thomas, D. Bartels, C. Timberlin, Mr. Kinser, B. Leas, J. Myers, S. Gregg, A. Neuenschwander. Second row: J. Krueger, K. Woodcox, E. Rowley, S. Richardson, A. Nugen, P. Armstrong, D. Dilly, J. Ferguson, A. Walters, J. Capen, G. Harness, S. West, L. Carper. Third row: C. Webb, M. Kail, J. Stsininger, I. Weinert, J. Gerig, C. Burtzner, M. Homeiser, B. Bonfield, ]. Carper, P. Lung, E. McAninch, C. Bassett, C. Browand. Fourth row: D. Courtney, D. Houghton, A. Armstrong, I. Thomas, B. Lockhart, C. Buchanan, D. Kinse , B. Link, N. Bamhart, C. Glover, S. Ouaintance. Fifth row: B. Treadwell, H. Hoham, M. ShuU, W. Hurni, R. Gearhart, D. Close, N. Beers, G. Scott, C. Boger, N. Ochstein, M. Webb, J. Pommert. ' ' : %J First row ■: S. Donaldson. C. Hendricks, V. Walte Second i ow: L. Farver, C. Barnett, S. Rainier, Third o v: F. Warner M. Krick, B. McCann, M. Fourth re 3w: B. Stebinq, C. Barnhart, S. Veale, ' ;, Miss Dagqy, M. Wyne, M. Muzzillo, C. Shoudel. P. DeCoursey, J. Jordan, J. Gee, R. Openlander, J. Calvii urdy, L. Walters, C. Boqer, S. Mitchell. Powell, I. Potter. E. Muzzillo. Chorus Harmony Music, courtesy of the talented girls in Miss Doggy ' s chorus, fills the air every Tuesday and Thursday. Directing chorus activities this year were Vir- ginia Walters, president; Carolyn Shoudel, vice ■president; Mary Wyne, secretary-treasurer; Shar- on Donaldson, librarian; Margie Muzzillo, adver- tising manager; and Miss Daggy, sponsor. Carol Hendricks served as accompanist. The chorus brought forth two fine trios this year. The Solo and Ensemble Contest at Fort Wayne was a triumph for Sharen Perkins, Carolyn Shou- del, and Joyce Gerig, who were rated superior. A ribbon inscribed excellent was awarded to the second trio, Susan Cochran, Carolyn Hen- dricks, and Carolyn Shoudel. Carolyn Shoudel earned an excellent rating on her vocal solo. The chorus entertained the American Legion Auxiliary and its guests in the Girls ' State pro- gram. They song for the Christmas program and annual Spring Concert. The girls also added a musical touch to the Commencement and Bacca- laureate services. Carolyn Shoudel, Susan Coch- ran, and Carol Hendricks were much in demand OS a trio and sang for several organizations. Like the basketball team, chorus is often hit hard by graduation, and this year was no excep- tion; but also like the basketball team, chorus never has to search for eager underclassmen ready to step into the seniors ' shoes. We certainly wish Miss Daggy and the chorus the best of luck next year. Page 53 G. A. A. Jazz The Girls ' Athletic Association is an after-school organi- zation which means as much to girls who participate as football, basketball, and track mean to the boys. It calls for sportsmanship and cooperation on the part of every member. The season began with a rousing session of speedball. When the weather turned chilly, the girls looked to the inside for their favorite sport — volleyball. This year they playea a tourney with Kendallville. Auburn came out on top again by winning all the games. The girls had a nice lime and good sportsmanship was shown by all. After volleyball season, the girls turned their talents to a Hoo- sier sport — basketball. During this time G.A.A. members also started bowling and swimming. Both these sports were held on Wednesday night, with bowling after school and swimming at 5:30. Following basketball, everyone participated in the three minor sports — badminton, volley- ring, and shuffleboard. About this time weather conditions improved and they again turned to the out-of-doors to play Softball. To join G.A.A a girl must earn fifty points a year. Six practices in any sport count as ten points. Also there are numerous Skill Tests that the girls may take to increase their points. Numerals were awarded to those girls re- ceiving 150 points in their four years or less, and letters were awarded to girls receiving 250 points. The State Plaque is awarded to any girl receiving 350 points and having the ability to pass the tests. Although the seniors are sorry to see the end of their G.A.A. days arrive, the social event to which the girls look forward every year is the banquet held in the spring. At ♦his banquet the outstanding athletes of the year were honored. They received these awards: the Outstanding Fresh- man Plaque, which is awarded to the freshman show- ing the best sportsmanship, skill, and interest in G.A.A. in general; the Outstanding Athletic Plaque, which is awarded to anyone in any class who has qualified by showing the best interest, sportsmanship, and skill throughout the time she has been in G.A.A.; and last, but not least, is the Sportsmanship Plaque that is also un- limited as to class, but is solely for the purpose of promot- ing sportsmanship throughout the year. In addition to all these awards, the officers for the next year were announced. First i-ow: M. Ivlinard, S. Steward, P. Armstrong, V. Walters, L Sctiwartz, J. Weinert, L. Manon, Second row: M. Kail, M. West, A. lames, B. Blevins, P. Ort, L. Walters, M. Muzzillo, C. Edwards. Third row: J. Klock, D. Hoodelmier, B. Wilson, A. Hartman, B. Bulz, S. Short. First row: T. Reynolds, D. Houghton, G. Grate, L. Knisley, T. Knck, D. Souder, E. Aschliman, B. Delagrange. Second row: ]. Manon, D. Johnson, R. Gearhart, D. DeCoursey, A. Gouveia, K. Myers. W. Culbertson, J. Covell, I. Capen. Third row: P. Muzzillo, H. Hoham, H. Penland, H. Winebrenner, R. Hathaway, R. Leas, L. Baumgartner. Fourth row: H. Gorrell, L. Spade, J. Blevins, B. Webb, A. Kurtz, E. Hildebrandt, B. Drerup. Fifth row: B. Blevins, H. Quance, B. Potter, I. Copeldnd. Lettermen Cadence Membership in the Auburn High School Lettermen ' s Club is guaranteed to those athletes who have earned at least one letter in one or more of the three major school sports — football, basketball, and track. The yell leaders and team managers are also eligible. The 1952 football letters and chevrons went to the follow- ing underclassmen: Kenneth Myers, Bernard Drerup, James Blevins, Harold Winebrenner, Richard Leas, Edwin Hilde- brandt, Pete Muzzillo, Albert Kurtz, Gerald Grate, Ronald Gearhart, William Culbertson, Bradford Webb, and Larry Spade. In addition to a letter and chevron, Don Souder, LaVern Knisley, Harry Gorrell, Robert Delagrange, Larry Hinsch- lager, Eddie Aschliman, Jack Casselman, Tom Reynolds, and Robert Hathaway earned their senior awards in foot- ball — a silver football or belt buckle. Jim Capen and Don Johnson received senior awards but did not receive letters. John Manon earned a manager ' s letter for his efficient handling of the team equipment. Basketball awards for 1952-1953 were won by the follow- ing underclassmen: Pete Muzzillo, Bradford Webb, Jerry Heffley, Bill Killgallon, Nick Beers, Jim Blevins, and Kenny Myers. Robert Delagrange, Larry Hinschlager, and Tom Reynolds attained blankets as their senior awards. Eddie Aschliman acquired a letter for his fine job as team manager. During the 1952 track season the following boys received their letter- and chevron: Sam Campbell, David DeCour- sey, Robert Delagrange, John Goings, Calvin Grosscup, Harry Gorrell, Harry Hoham, David Houghton, LaVern Knisley, John Manon, David Michael, Pete Muzzillo, Tom Reynolds, Donald Souder, David Timberlin, Brad Webb, and Manager Tom Krick, Silver track shoes were awarded to these seniors: Sam Campbell, John Goings, Cal Gross- cup, David Michael, and David John Timberlin. The football Conference play of Don Souder, Pete Muz- zillo, and Tom Reynolds merited places on the N.E.I.C. first team and a Conference football besides. LaVern Knisley was placed on the second team, and Jack Cassel- man and Robert Delagrange received honorable mention. All-Conference hoop stars were Tom Reynolds, who made first team, and Pete Muzzillo, who earned a second team spot. Again Bob Delagrange received honorable mention. The 1952-53 yell leaders, who won a large, bright A for their wonderful job of cheering, were Joan Copeland and Joan Myers. Page 55 Teen-Y Tunes The Teen-Y Club is a national Y.M.C.A. organi- zation for freshman and sophomore girls. Its mem- bers stand on a platform backing clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. Auburn ' s 48 Teen-Y ' ers held their meetings the first and third Mondays of each month. The leaders chosen for this year were: presi- dent. Rose Palumbo; vice president, Mary Jane Haines, secretary, Janet Pearson; treasurer, Mary Lou Romeiser; chaplain, Isobel Richardson; and sergeant-at-arms, Shirley Grogg. The Y sponsor was Mrs. Gene Holdeman, and the club mothers were Mrs. John Burtzner, Mrs. Carl Romeiser, and Mrs. Park Roussey. The year ' s activities started with an initiation dance held in the little gym of the high school. Elaborate decorations, good food, and lively en- tertainment made the evening a success. A sec- ond dance on April 17, which was based on the theme April Showers, wound up the social program. Teen-Y Christmas carolers cheered the citizens of Auburn during the Christmas season with their beautiful singing. They also had a very talented chorus group, directed by Mr. Don Wilson, in the Canteen Blackout this year. Two particularly good meetings featured Mrs. Overmeyer and Miss Taticchi, grade teachers, who spoke to the girls on interesting and timely subjects. A successful candy and bake sale held on February 21 added to the club treasury. Installation of new officers was held on the last meeting of the year. It was a beautiful cere- mony and one which the girls will remember for a long time. We are proud of the Teen-Y club and know that it will continue its worthwhile activities in the years to come. Fir.si row: J. Wilmot, M. Romeiser, I. Richardson, Mrs. Holdemo Second row: C. Timberlin, D. Dilly, K. Woodcox. A. Neuenschv Muzzillo, J. Calvin. Third row: C. Barnelt. I. Blevins, J. Jordan, N. Cox, C, Burtzner, Walters, B. Yates. Fourth row: G. Griffith, L. Farver, C. Bassett. J. Capen, L. Patrick, C. Roundlree, C. Browand, C. Freeman, L. PhiUips, T. Powell. S. Veal, S Murbach Fifth row S Donaldson M Fo=tei E McCann, S. Quaintance, C. Webb, N. Krueger, S. West, S. Burgoyne, B. Wilson. S. Mitchell. R. Palumbo, S. Grogg, M. Haines, V. Mauk. rder, J. Klock, E. Rowley, D. Hoodelmeir, D. Bartels, I. Ferguson, M. . Roussey, P. DeCoursey, R. Openlander, S. Short, A. m W First ro ' Second ; Third ro Fourth I ' . Reynolds, D. Johnson, J. Copeland, D. Bartels, M. Funke, P. A: I Manon, D. Souder, S. Perkins, B. Bauer, J. Simanton. L. Schwartz r. Krick, A. Mertens, J. Gerig, J. Myers, L. Manon, E. McAninch, A M. Wyne, H. Ouance, I. Richardson, C. Burlzner. S. Richardson, mstrong. Miss Da vson. A. Shaw, M. Minard, M, Nuqen, D. Bartels. M. Haines, M Devil ' s Journal Composers May, 1953, wound up the fifth successful season for the Devil ' s Journal. This year, under the di- rection of Myrna Funke, our school paper added many improvements — the most impressive of which was a new A. B. Dick Mimeograph. This marvelous machine surely beats the old ink- leaking, hand-cranking affair which served the Devil ' s Journal ' s first four years of existence; it is electrically powered and can turn out 125 printed sheets per minute. The Devil ' s Journal is greatly indebted to the P.T.A. for its assistance in financing the mimeograph. To earn its keep, the machine is exercised on the programs for basket- ball games. Unsung heroes of the Devil ' s Journal Staff are Editor-in-chief Myrna Funke and Sponsor Miss Dawson. Few realize the time and devotion the paper demands of these two officers. Eighteen times this year they faced the rigors of assigning, gathering, writing, proof-reading, typing, laying out, stenciling, printing, and selling copy. Myrna and Miss Dawson had very capable as- sistants. Doris Bartels was assistant editor; Joan Copeland handled the business; Don Johnson ' s art work added spice; John Manon reported on sports happenings; and Tom Reynolds was hu- morist. Pert Armstrong contributed many Saturday afternoons of stencil-cutting. Exchange secretary was Betty Bauer. Curtis West could always be depended on to take charge of the printing. Col- umnists were: Sharen Perkins, Sue Richardson, Mary Jane Haines, Marsha Minard, Pat Arm- strong, Anne Shaw, Don Souder, and Allen Mer- tens. Loretta Schwartz, Erna McAninch, Ann Nu- gen, and Tom Krick covered the organizations. Gossip was tackled by Joyce Gerig, Ladean Man- on, Carolyn Burtzner, and Donna Bartels. Typists were Marsha Minard, Marilyn West, and Mary Wyne. ■The Devil ' s Journal provides an outlet for the many talents and abilities of A.H.S. students. The practical experience it offers in writing, business, leadership, and meeting deadlines is useful in any occupation. Page 57 Hit Parade - Our Miss Brooks November 6 and 7 brought the comedy Our Miss Brooks to the Auburn High School auditorium. Miss Hud- son, in her first year at A.H.S., scored a big success with her splendid job as director of the play, for the play showed evidence of hard work on the part of both crew and cast. Imagine all the things that could happen when Miss Brooks, a high school English teacher, is suddenly forced to cast and direct the school play! Heading the list of troubles v ere numerous school board scrapes due to improper treatment of the school board president ' s spoiled daughter, Rhonda. Production difficulties, involv- ing sets for the mountain scenes of Shangri-La and a cast requiring several boys, were no small problem. Added to these headaches was the eternal triangle. This one included Rhonda, daughter of the school board president; Ted, the school ' s star athlete, and Jane, a talented nobody, who got the part opposite Ted in the play in spite of Rhonda ' s tantrums. Miss Brooks pushes ahead with the play, however, taking blame for some things that aren ' t her fault — such incidents as couples getting home too late from rehearsal — and for some things that were her own scheming, as, when in desperation, she hides all the basketballs and band instruments in her closet. These trials and tribulations soon have the principal, Mr. Wads- worth, in a state of frustration. However, like any good story, all ends well, and as a final happy result. Miss Brooks gets her man, the athletic coach, Hugo Longacre. This play, for all its humor, is so true to life that most of the difficulties that occurred in the play actually occur- red in the A.H.S. production of Our Miss Brooks. On the last night of the play the Chinese vase was broken, which up to the time was the ONLY thing that had not been repeated in this production of the play. THE CAST Miss Brooks, a high school English teacher ... Ann Nugen Miss Finch, the librarian Beverly Thomas Hugo Longacre, the athletic coach Don lohnson Mr. Wadsworth, the high school principal .... Tom Reynolds Miss Audubon, the music teacher Ladean Manon Mrs. Allen, the school board president Marilyn West Students: Elsie Carol Dye Elaine Fannie Cox Jane Betty Bauer Sylvia Doris Bortels Doris .... Noreen Hartman Marge Sharen Perkins Faith Marsha Minard Rhonda Diane Benson Ted .- Bradford Webb Stanley James Seigel Martin Larry Rank Second Perkins, : T. Reynolds, D, Benson. )w: C. Dye, L. Manon, N. Hartman, Rank, B. Thomas, P. Muzzillo, D. M. Minard, F. Cox, D. Johnson, A. Nuqen, B. Webb, B. Bauer, J. Seigel, M. West, Miss Dawson, N. Klink, J. Copeland, B. Bauer, M. Kail, I. Rohm. Second row: C. Dye, A. Hartman, C. Hendricks, B. Boyce. G. GrifJith, N. Gillespie, N. Hartn Third row: J. Simanton, S. Richardson, B. Butz, B. Bonfield, B. Thomas, I. Long, P. Lung. Librarian Lyrics Solving the mysteries of the arrangement and identity of the A.H.S. book collection is the special service performed by Miss Dawson and her twen- ty assistant librarians. Every day, they settle the problems of many perplexed students in their search for library information. Our up-to-date library is well-stocked with var- ious dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases. No matter on what quest for knowledge a teacher may send you — from the life and times of an obscure author to the population of Borneo in 1933 — the information you need is usually waiting for you on the shelves of our school library. Cur- rent magazines have kept students informed on present-day events — and kept many a student with time on his hands busy and out of trouble. This year we have increased our library by fifty new books, most of which are fiction. Our fiction section is being built up to supplement our refer- ence collection; and the chances are, if you are looking for a book for entertainment, one of the librarians will be able to supply your needs. Our librarians find that they have fine training for a job in a college library if they want extra spending money for their higher learning. Page 59 Boosters Downbeat The Boosters Club was organized to raise funds which would help to support the School Assembly programs brought to the student body at various times during the year. Thus Mr. Miller can con- tinue to bring artists, musicians, dramatists, and experts in many other fields to the A.H.S. stage. Working in pairs, one member in charge of change and the other holding a basket full of con- cessions, A.H.S. Boosters canvass the fans at the basketball games, selling candy, popcorn, potato chips, and ice cream. Boosters soon become ex- perts at making change quickly, pitching ice cream bars accurately, and catching dimes as they rained down from the top bleachers. Miss Shadinger, the home economics teacher, sponsors the club, and Carol Dye is the general manager. Twenty-three students turned out to back them, getting the club off to a good start. In the years to come the club is expected to expand to include many more members. Although in its first year, the Boosters Club has an interesting history. The organization is Mr. Miller ' s brain child, cooked up when F.H.A. which has controlled concessions at basketball games during past years, reported that it was unable to continue this project. The idea for a booster club which would fill two needs — more money for assembly programs and refreshments at ball games — was presented to A.H.S. students, and they followed up the proposal. Each club member promised his services for at least four games, and a certain number were chosen for duty at the Sectional Tournament in Auburn. First row: C. Dye, D. Bartels, I. Simanton, Miss Shadinger, G. Shannon, B. Butz, S. Gingrich. Second row: S. Baxter, J. Klock, D. Hoodelmier, B. Wilson, B. Boyce, J. Pottei, S. King. Third row: M. Close, T. Krick, A. Shaw, D. Benson, R. Teter, L. Manon. First row: G. Miller, A. Shaw, C. Hendricks, D. Bartels, B, Thomas, D. Neidlinger. Second row; B. Boyce, D. Hoodelmier, J, Pearson, J. Klock, A. Neuenschwander, J, Capon, P. DeCoursey. A. H. S. SHARPS 1 The Honor Roll Class of 1954 Class of 1955 Carol Hendricks Anr e Shaw- Doris Bartels Beverly Thomas Class of 1956 Judith Capen Dian Hoodelmier Jane Klock Ann Neuenschwander Dan Neidlinger Pollyann DeCoursey George Millar Billie Jo Boyce Janet Pearson Page 61 Posing, Lee? Working hard, boys? It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Girls, girls, girls Don ' s limousine fTtinhrtnrtrt rih Turn around, Shad Eyes — left Old Flame Watch your step Who ' s behind the menu ' ' Looks cozy Page 62 Page 63 Basketball Basketball Football Statistician — Manager — Manager — Gerald Grate Ed Aschliman John Manon A. A. A. A.A.A. Football Track President — Secretary — Statistician — Manager — )b Delagrange Tom Reynolds Don Johnson Tom Krick The Auburn The Auburn Athletic Association is by far the largest organization in A.H.S., for it includes all the high school season ticket holders, band mem- bers, yell leaders, football, basketball, and track squads, as well as managers of these three sports. The club was organized to promote school spirit and to interest the kids in the sport events of the school. Pep sessions were held in the big gym before all the crucial games, and the yell leaders were given a workout at each session — to say nothing of the A.A.A. president, who was expect- ed to have a joke for each occasion. Randy and Zeke were the silver tongued orators who creat- ed much enthusiasm among the student body. In the election of the A.A.A. officers. Bob Dela- grange was chosen by the student body as presi- dent and Tom Reynolds was chosen as secretary. Miss Wood is the factulty member of the executive branch of the A.A.A. and serves as treasurer. The yell leaders were given a chance to get in practice, and then the first election was held. The student body chose Helen Quance, Barbara Potter, and Joan Copeland to lead their cheers for the Mighty Devils. Since Helen was married Mr. Cecil Young Football and Track Coach Mr. Randall Lawson Basketball Coach Page 64 ..A.A. Treasurer — Miss Wood ;heer Leader — Joan Copeland Cheer Leader — Barbara Potter A. A. A. Members A. A. A. Members Cheer Leader — Joan Gouveia thletic Assn. during the first semester, president Bob Dela- grange had to hold another election to replace her. A. A. A. members chose Joan Myers to fill the spot. Later in the semester Barbara Potter was married and the remaining yell leaders decided to get along with only two for the rest of the year. The yell leaders put in some hard work this year and really did a swell job of leading the Red Devil rooters onward. The coaches had some very capable managers. Zeke chose Tom Krick as track manager and John Manon as football manager. These boys were very efficient in their respective jobs. The statistician for football was Don Johnson, also a very capable recorder. Randy chose Ed Aschli- man as basketball manager, and Ed carried out his duties in a fine way. Gerald Grate was given the job of keeping statistics for the basketball team. He proved very efficient. With this very capable group of boys helping the coaches, all the latter had to do was to coach the teams and see that they came out on top. Mr. Lloyd Miller Auburn Athletic Director Mr. Jack Johnson Assistant Football and Basketball Coach Page 65 First row: H. Winebrenner L. Spade T. Reynolds H. Gorrell W. Culbertson B. Webb H. Penland Second row: L. Knisley G. Grate J. Casselman L. Hinschlager R. Delagrange P. Muzzillo E. Hildebrandt Third row: K. Myers R. Gearhart E. Aschliman R. Hathaway J. Blevins A. Kurtz Fourth row: B. Drerup D. Souder R. Leas Football 1952 Glass cases m the main hall of A.H.S. display many titles and trophies won by A.H.S. football teams, and the 1952 squad continued the tradition of top gridiron performance. Since a school the size of Auburn considers itself to have a fairly successful season if wins half its games, A.H.S. proved itself to be better than average this sea- son. Coach Young commended the team on a very successful season, which included six vic- tories and three losses. The third defeat was suf- fered at the hands of Anderson, a new point on the Auburn schedule. The Auburn Red Devils were unsuccessful in their fight for the Northeastern Indiana Confer- ence title this year, losing two of their games in the loop, the first to Columbia City and the second to Warsaw. Graduation in 1952 took its toll of regulars, but left to carry on were: LaVern Knisley, Harry Gor- rell. Bob Delagrange, Pete Muzzillo, Tom Rey- nolds, Brad Webb, Don Souder, and Jack Cassel- man. These boys had seen some action on last year ' s squad. In addition to these were some fifty lads who worked in the hot sun at the opening practices, but Zeke was forced to trim the trav- eling honors down to a couple dozen good boys. The team can never forget the student manager, John Manon, who waited on the footballers hand and foot, supplying them with equipment — almost to the point of blowing their noses. Johnny is to be congratulated on his fine work in the past two years. No one worked harder and stayed longer at his post than friendly John. Doc Wills and Harry Covell handled the in- juries, which were few this year. The only major casualty was Tom Krick, who fractured his ankle in practice. The able coaching staff for the Red Devils is headed by Zeke Young, who is assisted by Randy Lawson and Jack Johnson. Together they whipped the Auburn Devils into fine shape. In the opening game on September 5, the N.E. I.e. co-champs blasted out a 31-6 score over the Decatur Yellow Jackets. Delagrange, Muzzillo, Reynolds, and Webb carried most of the offensive load. There were many thrilling plays as the mighty Red Devils ran a 12-0 lead by half time; early in the third quarter the Red Devils scored again and the substitutes took over. In the fourth chapter the Yellow Jackets got their only score, but the Red Devils tallied twice before the gun sounded. In their second contest the Red Devils won a close decision from New Haven 7-6. The big thrill came in the closing minutes when the Red Devils got their only score. This was much like the New Haven game two years ago. The Bulldogs always give the Devils a good batTie, and they surely gave the Auburn fans a scare this season. First row: B. Drerup, W. Dennis, J. Blevins, E. Hildebrandt, G. Grate, A, Kurtz, H, Winebrenner, H. Gorrell, R. Hathaway, L. Baumgartner, R. Leas, E. Aschliman, H. Penland. Second row: Coach Young, J. Casselman, P. Muzzillo, L. Hinschlager, B. Webb, D. Souder, L. Knisley, T. Reynolds, K. Myers, L. Spode, R Gearhart, R, Delagrange, W. Culbertson, J. Manon. Third row: ]. Souder, K. Carpenter, W. Hurni, N. Ochstein, E. Schuman, J, Sanders, L. Predmore, H. George, W. Feagler, D. Kinsey, L. Carper, A. Armstrong, F. Walters, H. Schwartz, J. Aschliman, Mr. Johnson. Fourth row: L. Shoudel, J. Heffley, C. Roger, G. VanHorne, J. Kessler, H. Wolff, G. Scott, R. Krick, B. Williams, M. Baxter, S. Sprott, D. Baker, R. Smith, J, Palmer, L Rieke, W. Killgallon, D. Houghton, N. Beers, T. Krick. ' mmmJ ' ' %tJmkmm -Wr - SP 61 Another close shave was with Auburn ' s third opponent, Bluffton, but the Devils came out on top 20-13. Bluffton shattered what looked like a 20-0 game in the last quarters by two quick touch- downs and a conversion for 13 points. Never- theless, it was the third straight N.E.I.C. victory for the Devils this year. The Napponee Bulldogs, who went down 31-7, became the fourth victim for the Red Devils. The Devils put the game safely away in the opening quarter by striking pay dirt twice. Three more Auburn touchdowns were added before the game ended. Keith McCuen was the big thorn in the Devils ' side. Concordia of Fort Wayne was number five for the Devils in what thus far appeared a perfect season for the Devils. But the Satans were soon to lose three in a row, two of which were confer- ence tilts. They defeated the Cadets 44-6. Yards gained for Auburn were an even 400 — four times the length of the field. Columbia City downed the Auburnites in one of the worst defeats in A.H.S. football history. The Eagles trounced the Red Devils 27-6 in a rough and hard-fought game. The Eagles were rough and fast, and they had the Mclntoshers on the ropes throughout the game. The seventh game of the season was the second loss for the Red Devils. Warsaw came from behind in the closing minutes to beat the Devils 13-7, racking up Auburn ' s second conference defeat in a row. The Red Devils looked like winners as they maintained a 7-6 lead until the last three minutes, only to be upset by a 36-yard splurge on War- saw ' s part. The Auburn Red Devils suffered their third de- feat at Anderson when the Anderson Indians scalped them by a score of 27-6. However, Zeke was satisfied with the Red Devils ' showing against the second largest high school in Indiana, though of course he wished the score could have been reversed. The Red Devils wound up third in the N.E.I.C. standing by defeating Garrett 13-0. The Devils continued their supremacy in the long series of battles between the two teams. It was the ninth straight win for the Devils over the Railroaders. This year ' s team placed three on the Conference first team, one of our men on the second team, and had one player who received honorable mention. Pete Muzzillo, Tom Reynolds, and Don Souder were the first team candidates. LaVern Knisley made the second squad, and Bob Delagrange was the honorable mention lad. Page 69 First row: Larry Hinschlager Jim Blevins Bradford Webb Aubrey Gouveia Second row: Peter Muzzillo Tom Reynolds James Capen Robert Delagrange Basketball 1952-1953 The Devils ' 1952-53 season was an exciting and entertaining one for the fans, even though it was not all the team hoped for. Auburn ' s outstanding record made the Devils a marked team, and an originally tough schedule was even tougher with each opponent striving for the prestige earned by beating the Red Devils. This added gleam in the eyes of rival teams lowered our seasonal record to 14 won, 11 lost- -an average which demands no apology, however. What ' s more, the Mclntosh- ers maintained possession of the Sectional Crown for the fifth straight year. Coach Randy Lawson started tryouts before the football season was over. Jack Johnson, Ran- dy ' s able assistant, helped with the new and inex- perienced boys, while Randy worked with the veterans. Ed Aschliman is to be congratulated for his fine job as student manager; his feet were constantly on the move for someone. The Red Devils opened the season by trouncing the Ashley Aces by a 71-28 score. The former game experience the Aces had over the Red Dev- ils proved no barrier — especially to Jim Capen, who dumped in 24 points. The second game, with Butler, was expected to be another stall. Much to the Satans ' surprise, it was a hard-fought, well-played ball game, and the Windmills were a constant threat until the closing minutes. The Red Devils pulled away to beat Butler by a 61 to 49 margin. Auburn downed the first Fort Wayne team scheduled by defeating the Concordia Cadets 56 to 47 for their third straight win. This was the first high school game played in the new War Memor- ial Coliseum, and the Red Devils have the distinc- tion of being the first high school team to triumph in it. Game number four came when the Auburn team invaded New Haven and came out on top 61 to 41. Although the gap was twenty points, the Red Devils did not come out ahead until the third quarter. North Side trounced a bewildered Red Devil team in the Coliseum by a stunning 76-51. This was the first Fort Wayne victory over the Red Devils in the last seven battles of the two teams. The Devils got back in the winning column when they defeated their old rivals, the Garrett Railroaders, 66-39. It was the second conference game for the Red Devils, and they seemed to have recovered after the 25-point whipping dished out by North Side. Auburn ' s second loss of the season came at the hands of the Peru Tigers. The Tigers outran the Devils and piled up 68 points while the Red Devils stacked up only 50. The Red Devils had to stage a big rally to dis- courage a fighting South Side team at the War Memorial Coliseum to come out on top 47-44. It was unknown at the time, but Tom Reynolds had a hat at stake — Randy ' s. It was presented to him after the game. Brad Webb scored 17 points in the second half of the Angola game to spark the Devils to a 56-50 win. It was the seventh win of the season, but it looked bad until all-round team work put and kept the Devils ahead in the last quarter. Page 72 On January 1, 1953, the Red Devils traveled to Huntington for the New Year ' s tourney. The re- sults were unhappy for the Devils, for they lost two encounters, the first to Central 67-55, the sec- ond to Huntington 48-56. Central of Fort Wayne successfully defended its title against Elkhart in the final game. Kendallville ' s Comets defeated the Red Devils in a Conference game at Kendallville by 52 to 65 It was a see-saw battle all the way, but the Com- ets lasted longer and added some steam to pull away from the Devils in the closing minutes. The Auburn Devils came back into the winning side January 10, when Elkhart came to the Alumni Gym. The Blue Blazers ' high ranking in the State was on added incentive for the Red Devils to win, and they were successful by a 51-48 score. The Red Devils seemed to be on their way as they dropped a good Decatur team 67-60. They played a much improved game and began to look as if they had found themselves. The Devils were a little over-confident when they met the Warsaw boys, and lost a one-point decision 54 to 55. The Devils were leading at half- time by twelve points, but this only encouraged the Tigers. Another defeat, the seventh of the season for the Red Devils, came at the hands of the Columbia City Eagles 56-48. This made a Conference crown practically out of the question. Another defeat for the Devils oame when Fort Wayne Central hod too much rebounding power for Auburn in their fourth Coliseum game. The first quarter was the only time the Devils were a threat to the Tigers, and the game ended with a 60-45 score. The Devils almost turned their first trip to South Bend Adams into a victory, but time ran out be- fore they could close the gap. Consequently, they came out on the short end of a 71-65 score. How- ever, the Red Devils scored 47 points in the second half, and again it looked as if they were on the road to recovery. Bluffton also came from behind to slap a 49-46 win on the Devils. The Auburnites were fourteen points ahead when the last quarter began, but some hot shooting by Bluffton kept the Devils from dropping this Conference foe. As the regular season closed, the Red Devils hung up a 58-52 defeat on Huntington to make a fifty-fifty season record. Auburn was given a break in tourney play by drawing for home play for the first time since 1949. They drew Hamilton as a first opponent, and de- feated them in the opening game 72-41. The team had difficulty getting started against Orland in the evening game, but pulled out and trounced the Tigers 62-40. On Saturday in the Sectional semi-finals the Red Devils defeated a strong Angola team 65-45. The final game was Auburn all the way as the boys whipped Butler for the fifth straight Sectional crown. The Regional crown, which the Devils had held for four straight years, was wrested from them by Central of Fort Wayne by the no uncer- tain score of 60-31. Page 73 First row: L Rieke, I }1 ■ . ' Killgallon, R. Krick, N. Beers, G. Scott. Second row; K, Staggs, L Spade, F. Wallers, J. Johnson, E. Hildebrandt, J Mussak, J. Sanders Auburn Imps The Imps or junior Devils of Auburn ' s B team represent A.H.S. in the preliminary contest every game night. The 1952-53 season was a successful one for the Imps: they viron eleven of their eight- een encounters. The Imps gave their fans many breathless moments with their habit of pulling from behind to win in the last quarter. Assistant Coach Jack Johnson ' s company this year were sophomores Dick Krick, Larry Spade, Fred Walters, Ed Hildebrandt, Al Gengnagel, and Jerry Mussak and freshmen Layden Rieke, Jerry Heffley, Bill Killgallon, Nick Beers, Gary Scott, Kenny Staggs, and Joe Sanders. Proof that exper- ience with the Imps is a valuable asset to a Red Devil when he wins his horns were the achieve- ments of Bill Killgallon, Jerry Heffley, and Nick Beers when they moved up to varsity standing. The season was as follows: Opponent A O Ashley 34-28 Butler 41-38 Concordia .-52-32 New Haven .-. 49-36 North Side 31-51 Garrett 48-28 Peru 48-46 South Side 31-40 Angola 52-27 Opponent A O Kendallville 35-33 Elkhart .....44-48 Warsaw ...38-29 Decatur .37-40 Columbia Ci ty . .37-31 Central 43-39 Adams, South Bend 28-40 Bluffton 35-40 Huntington 38-39 Fort Wayne Page 74 Noon League The sole purpose of noon league is to stimulate an interest in intramural basketball for the am- bitious boys who want to participate. The games are played under the supervision of Zeke Young and the officials are the boys from the varsity and second teams. The annual call for the noon leaguers went out in November. The captains were appointed by Mr. Young, and the teams were chosen from the list. The captains are usually seniors who have had good records in previous noon league years. The captains for this season were: Harry Ho- ham, who injured his shoulder and was out part of the season; Larry Griffith, Bob Hathaway, Johnny Kleeman, Cork Winebrenner, Dave Houghton, and LaVern Knisley. The Noon League year began in November and ended with the last of the Sectionals in the latter part of February. All in all there was quite a bit of enthusiasm shown at the noon sessions. The noon league championship was won by LaVern Knisley ' s team, which was composed of Richard Gibson, Mike Webb, Steve Sprott, Rich- ard Smith, Danny Kinsey, Bryce Treadwell, and LaVern Knisley. The results of the season were as follows TEAM LOST WON Knisely 4 14 Winebrenner 6 12 Hoham 8 10 Griffith 8 10 Hathaway 10 8 Kleeman 11 7 Houghton 15 3 Left !o right. B. Treadwell, D. Kinsey, R. Smith, L. Knisley Sprott, I t First row: D. DeCoursey S. Campbell L. Knisley B. Webb D. Souder T. Reynolds H. Gorrell Second row: P. Muzzillo B. Delagrange D. Houghton Third row: H Hoham J. Manon D Timberlin J. Goings C Grosscup D Michaels Track 1952 Coach Cecil Young ' s thinly clads successfully opened the track season Wednesday, April 9, by defeating the Fremont Eagles at Carr Memorial Field 791 2 to 351 2. One of the largest crowds ever to witness an Auburn track meet saw the Auburn- ites in a good performance. The Eagles and the Devils were evenly matched in the running events, but valuable points in the field events tipped the scales in favor of the locals. The Devils won their second contest by whipping both Butler and St. Joe in a triangular meet. Only two blue ribbons escaped the Red Devils as they piled up 79 points. Butler came through with 29, and St. Joe ran third with 9. In the third meet of the season the Auburn thinlies trounced the Irish from Fort Wayne Central Catholic 88 to 24. The Irish copped only one blue ribbon from the Red Devils. The lonely ribbon resulted from DeWalt ' s victory in the 100-yard dash — Muzzillo was not up to form. Goings set a blistering pace in the mile run, winning by a foot. The fourth meet, a dual, saw the Devils run over Concordia 86-29. The Devils again bagged a lion ' s share of blue ribbons. Dave Michael and Brad Webb scored doubles, but Grosscup and Muzzillo, usually double winners, didn ' t fare so well. The Mclntoshers, weakened by the illness of three point- getters, eked out only three extra points to top Kendallville for a 59-56 victory in a hard-fought dual meet. Dave Michael, Dave DeCoursey, and Sam Campbell were unable to compete be- cause of illness, and Coach Young hod to juggle his starters to get the best balance in the runing events. It was a cold, wet evening, and both teams had poor starts. The Devils had to win the final race in order to capture the meet. This incentive caused them to rack up their best time in the mile relay. The Red Devils triumphed in their sixth meet, held ort Garrett, by a score of 56 ' 3 to 52%. The Railroaders made a desperate bid by capturing both relays, but lost out in the field events. Tom fieynolds, who was missed in the low hurdles and pole vault, was out with an injured knee received in the N.E.I.C. contest. Illness also claimed Sam Campbell. Auburn took third in the Conference, running behind Warsaw and Kendallville. Five records were shattered and three broken by the Vv arsaw Tigers, As expected. Whitey Bell of Warsaw ran away with the individual scoring. He chalked up two firsts, a third, and helped his team win the half-mile relay. The Confer- ence standing was as follows: Warsaw 781 2, Kendallville 311 2, Auburn 29 5 6, Columbia City 21 1 6, New Haven 19, Decatur 171 2. Garrett 14 ' 3, Bluffton I21 2. Columbia City was the scene of the meet. The Auburnites took sixth place in the Class B competition of the Goshen relays, Warsaw ' s Tigers successfully defended their title by scoring 62 points, as they took six first places and set five of the eight new records established. The only first for the Devils was in the mile relay— time 3:51:3. Dave Michael ' s leap of 1 1 feet, 2 inches was good for second place in the pole vault, Muzzillo got in a fast heat and did not qualify for the hundred. Grosscup tri pped on the last hurdle and ended up third. Warsaw again came in first at the Kokomo Relays — doubling the score on second place Plymouth. The Auburn thinlies came in third. Dave Michael brought home the only blue ribbon for the Red Devils. Whitey Bell of Warsaw won two first ribbons for the Tigers. Class A was topped by Gary Roosevelt. Dave Michael and Cal Grosscup were Auburn ' s only entries in the Regional Track meet held at Fort Wayne in a downpour of rain. Cal did not qualify in the high hurdles, but Dave ' s tie with six other boys for second in the pole vault event earned him a spot in the State meet the following Saturday. The season can be summed up as successful; the Devils won six dual meets and placed third at Kokomo and eighth at Go- shen. The team is to be commended, for it set a high standard for coming AH.S. squads. During the annual assembly for track awards. Coach Young announced his retirement from track. And now, ' said Zeke, I leave track with the last word, But the team had different ideas. When one of his boys, Sam Campbell, presented Zeke a bronze track shoe on behalf of the team, Zeke ' s mouth fell clean to the floor. Certainly it was the big ' ' ' ent for Zeke. A.H.S. is indebted to Mr, Young for many track victories and titles. We want to extend him our congratulations for these honors, may he always remember the good times he had on the cinder track. We also want to extend to Dad Lawson complete assurance that he will have the school ' s backing next year when he takes Mr Young ' s place in the field of track. Page 78 Page 79 The Morning Hangover Weather: Probably! 8: at the Bar Left to right: N. Knisley, P. Rainier, B. Souder S. Lett, P. Palumbo, N. Copeland, P. Perkins, P. Delagrange. RIOT AT LOCAL ROLLER DOME The skating rink was jammed on that great eve of Tootday, Decber, 78,000. The night will long be remembered in spite of our efforts. The first notable couple we saw was Nib- by Neal Trout and his girl Club-Foot Roth. Miss ' ' Club-Foot was attired in a gor- geous gunny sack skating skirt made of gen- uine imported burlap. Her blouse was a long- sleeved, red satin affair studded with brilliant sequins. She had her skates especially dyed fluorescent pink for the occasion. Mr. Nib- by wore a pair of chartreuse knickers with a shirt to match Club-Foot ' s. We all notic- ed that Nibby had on a most attractive tie that lit up in the dark and said, Don ' t kiss me again, baby, my teeth hurt. We were certainly surprised to see Hair- lip Covell helping Bubbles Ellis with her skates. He did a wonderful job of adjusting them. Bubbles had on a very attractive outfit of purple rayon- jersey with a sweet- heart neckline. Hairlip was also dressed to match his date. Snozzle Reynolds and his date, that fam- ous movie starlet, Barbara Smile Again Link, skated the waltz beautifully together. Between Ladies Choice and the Free Skate there was a slight fight between Fearless Funke and Never-Worried Copeland. From our investigation we discovered that it started over the previous skate Fearless had had with their mutual admirer, Skeet Abide with Me Weathers. Neither was seriously hurt, but Never-Worried had a round scar on her forehead from one of Fearless ' s wheels. Red-Eye Minard, Woolie West, Cur- ly Blevins, and Pepsodent Perkins per- formed unforgetably to the Jersey Bounce on skates. Later during the evening there was a mi- nor collision on the southwest turn. It occur- red when Bottleneck Souder and his part- ner Puflie Palumbo got their skates tan- gled. Bottleneck fell and pulled Puffie down W ' ith him. Puffie regained her balance and staggered to her feet only to be mashed by Nasty Knisley and Pidge Rainier, who were rounding the corner. Many skaters thought it was a free-for-all and jumped on the pile. Our organist, Peg-Leg Dela- grange, accompanied the riot with a magnif- icent piece of music called Let ' s Skate Again, Honey, Fm Ready to Roll. Squealer Lett ruined the entire fight by calling the police. The party was continued at Greasy-Spoon Cafe where delicious re- freshments were served. The treats were prepared by that famous cook, Jumpy Jim Seigel. We went to great lengths to hire the sensa- tional dance team, Not Much Hair Johnson and Twinkle Toes Boger, who were ter- riffic. They danced to Peg-Leg ' s favorite selection, Too Old to Cut the Mustard. Much Ground Longaker. the local dancer, was disappointed because she had expected the position, but became contented when a bag of peanuts was awarded her. Other entertainers were magician The Ace Aschliman, vocalist Lead Tongue Armstrong, and our local talented hula girl. Open Your Mouth Wider and a Chord Will Come Out Baxter. The party broke up about 19:05 FM. the latest hour in history, because Janitor Klink had to clean up the joint (Oops! We mean cafe). Page The Hangover Continued Page 6% Championship Wrestling Bout Held AUBURN — The World ' s weight cham- pion from Honk Kong, Me Fight-Yu Trout, will defend his title against Dyna- mite Griffith tonight on the Courthouse Lawn at 8:00 p.m. This will be Dynamite ' s last bout before he retires to take over Skeet Weathers ' teaching position. Skeet was fired because of a violent battle between him and Chet Gumpp. At a press interview recently, Me Fight- Yu said: I ' ll moider him. (Me Fight-Yu is a highly educated man.) Dynamite has a long record of wins. He has beaten Gorgeous Gorrell, Hap Hath- away, and Clinch Kleeman. The capable referee for this bout will be Never Miss a Thing Hinschlager. Fans may acquire their tickets at the Courthouse, fourth floor, third door on the left, turn right, down the hall, first door on the right hand side. WANTED Man who makes things — like $50,000 a year! See Pat Thomas FOR SALE Second hand typewriter by young lady student with wide carriage. Local Talent Brings Fame to Auburn AUBURN — Miss Mermaid Rohm was the first woman ever to swim Cedar Creek upstream for a distance of 200 miles today. A banquet was held in her honor by A Whale of a Club. The Club President, L. W. Miller, awarded the heroine a tin fish. In her embarrassment she murmured, I accredit my success to my sweet little manager, John Manon. A whale was awarded to him. WANTED BABY SITTER i Qualifications: 1 1. Age 16-19 ] 2. Blonde ■ 3. Blue eyes j Notify J Butch Webb I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I LADIES ! 1 I Look Younger — I Live Longer ! 1 J with Skeet ' s novel ' Let ' s Live a Little WANTED A girl to teach me the ropes. See Monkey Seigel FOR SALE One Ford in good condition. Contact LaVem Knisely Fracture Ward, Souder ' s Hospital, Auburn WOULD YOU LIKE A ROUND-TRIP VACATION TO MORON BEACH? Sponsored by Little Idiots Coffee (the coffee in the egg-shaped can) IT ' S STUPID-ENDOUS ! — IT ' S GREAT! — IT ' S A GYP) Here is all you do, kids: Run to your neighborhood Tankage Plant and pick up your entry blank. Below you will find the simple, easy-to-follow rules: 1. On the back of a twenty-dollar bill write the last line to our limerick. 2. It must be postmarked no later than July 91, 1777. 3. Everyone is eligible except A.H.S. students and faculty. 4. In case of tie or duplicates, the oldest one will be shot to avoid the draft. Now all you hove to do is fill in the last line of this limerick: There once was a lass from Naptown Who went to class in her nightgown; With considerable noise She woke all the boys, Page Senior Wills I, Pat Armstrong, will my ability to stay out of trouble in Mrs. Teter ' s study hall to my loving brother, Allen. I, Edward Aschliman, hereby will my ability to make phone calls in Skeet ' s civics class to Tom Krick and Kenny Myers. I, Carleen Barnhart, will to future students in senior English my ability to understand (?) Shakespeare. 1, Betty Bauer, will all the old gents, coolie programs, interesting subjects, cleanie dates, and grandma gym clothes to the cool mother, Jane Klock. I, Sue Baxter, bequeath to my brother, Michael, my ability to blow bubble gum bubbles. I, Barbara Blevins, will to Irene Blevins my ability to acquire a front row seat at basket- ball games. I, Gloria Boger, will to my sister Carolyn my civics book and to my brother Clarence my seat in the civics room. I, Jim Capen, will to Brad Webb my conceit. I, Jack Casselman, being of sound and sane mind, do hereby will my ability to stay away from girls to B. Webb, who seems to have trouble doing so. I, Joan Copeland, will to Jack Foster all my fifth hour Monday afternoons in which I got nothing done. I, Jack Covell, will to Grant Van Home all my extra height in exchange for all his extra weight. I, Fannie Cox, will to my sister, Nancy, my ability to get my classes mixed even though I am a senior. I, Bob Delagrange, will to Jim Blevins my old moldy football and basketball suits. 1, Sandra Eberly, will to David Close my ability to get away with driving my dad ' s car without a license. 1, Laura Ellis, will my hours in home economics class to anyone who wants them. I, Myrna Funke, will to Judy Capen locker number nine so she may have wrinkled gym clothes; and to some unsuspecting junior all trials and tribulations of the Devil ' s Journal. I, Joyce Gerig, will to Mary Lou Romeiser the little gas pipe (better known as the piccolo) that I try to play. I, Harry Gorrell, will to any bookkeeping student my ability not to balance accounts. I, Larry Griffith, will some of my hair to Zeke Young, who, at 39, needs it. I, Jewell Hall, will to Rick Leas my driving ability, and I hope he uses it! I, Dan Hardenbrook, of solid mind, will to Al Gengnagel my time not made up for Skeet, since he has two years in which to finish it. I, Althea Hartman, will to my sister, Noreen Hartman, locker number 191. I, Robert Hathaway, will to Harold Curly V inebrenner my noon league star, Red Goe. I, Larry Hinschlager, will my ability to eat hot dogs before a game to Brad Webb. I, Dave Houghton, will my drum stick to Nick Beers so he can be scolded by Mr. Miller. I, Don Immel, being of sound mind, will to Skeet Weathers my secret formula for curly hair. 1, Ardella James, will to anyone who wants it my ability to stay up all night at slumber parties. I, Don Johnson, will to next year ' s senior class president my title of The one with the hair most likely to recede. I, Marilyn Kail, will to Dorothy Dilly all the fun I ' ve had in my four years of A.H.S. I, Johnny Kleeman, will to Al Gengnagel my band and beat-up drums. Good luck. I, Nancy Klink, do hereby bequeath to Janey Haines my Reducing Book and my out- of-town interests. I, LaVern Knisley, will to Digger Spade my football suit number 42 to see if he can take the beating I took. I, Beverly Leas, will to my brother, Richard, my patience to wait on other people. Page 82 Senior Wills I, Joan Lett, will to anyone so desiring all the hours I have spent studying for tests while I was in high school. I, Barbara Link,, will to Mary Lou Schlegel my happy and unforgettable times in A.H.S. I, Garland Link, will to a certain prospective senior my amazing ability to astound Skeet Weathers by passing all tests without studying. I, Ann Longaker, will to Shirley Grogg my long, glamorous hair. I, .lohn Manon, being of sound mind, will to Peter Muzzillo my well established morning and noon bus route. I, Florence Maurer, will to Betty McCann my ability to chew gum without getting caught. 1, Marsha Minard, will to Janet Pearson my ability to have fun in Mrs. Teter ' s assembly without getting caught. I, Aubrey Myers, will to any thick-headed junior my ability to comprehend and recite Macbeth. 1, Joan Myers will my height of 5 feet, 3 inches, to Charlotte Timberlin. I, Ann Nugen, will and bequeath A.H.S. and the faculty therein to the Class of ' 54. I, Pat Ort, will to Norma Baker my ability to take a vacation every so often in Mr. Weath- ers ' class. I, Lyle Ott, will to Jim Blevins my ability to coll Betty Jo Hudson Betty Jo. I, Grace Palumbo, will to my sister. Rose, my ability to get the car after obtaining a license to drive. I, Sharen Perkins, will to Rose Palumbo my ability to get to school every morning at 8:26 on the dot. I, Barbara Potter, will to my two year gym pal, Gail Richter, all my pep and fun in gym class. I, Morlene Purdy, will to Sugar Steward my ability to be unpopular. 1, Sharon Rainier, leave my spare time while in A.H.S. to overworked underclassmen. 1, Larry Rank, regardless of what anyone may say, think, or do, and in view of all the facts, will to Jim Covell my ability to focus my mind on other things besides women, guns, and hillbilly records. I, Thomas Reynolds, will my ability to catch on to jokes to Doris and Donna Bartels. May you laugh with the others. I, Sue Richardson, being of sound mind, do will to Bryce Treadwell my ability to wiggle my nose and raise one eyebrow. I, Joyce Rohm, will to Rose Palumbo my ability to drive and find certain lost streets in Auburn. I, Bette Roth, will to Dirt Dilly my ability to chew gum and eat grandma candy. I, James Seigel, will my hoot lough to none other than Herby Schwartz. I, Carolyn Shoudel, will to Marilyn Gillespie my ability to take notes for Mr. Weathers. 1, Donald Souder, will my ability to be insubordinate to B. J. H. to any future speech student. I, Need Trout, do hereby will to Don Neid linger my seat in Mr. Weathers ' classes and to Don Courtney my seat in Mr. Gumpp ' s formal assemblies. I, Ginnie Walters, will to my sister, LaVera, my ability to get along with Betty Jo Hudson. I ' m sure she can use it. 1, Marilyn West, will to my brother, John, my ability to skip school and get caught. Six hours, more funl I, Jan Weinert, will to Carol Freeman my ability to get into mischief in A.H.S.. I, Kenneth Wolff, will all those happy and enjoyable hours that I spent in civics class to anybody who wants them. 1, Vic Wurm, will my ability to go with one girl at a time to Harry Hoham. 1, Mary Wyne, will to Janet Thomas my ability to make a passing grade in Mr. Weathers ' class. Page S3 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 3 THE CLOVERLEAF SANDWICH SHOP 212 N. Main St. Coney Island Style Hot Dogs Sandwiches Salads — Chili — Soups SEALTEST ICE CREAM NOVELTIES Dairy Products — Groceries Meats Phone 1873 Auburn GENERAL INSURANCE WEST BROTHERS Masonic Temple Building AUBURN, INDIANA LIFE INSURANCE Phone 99 CITY MARKET W. O. BEERBOWER QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES Auburn, Indiana Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 3 TELEVISION — RADIOS — APPLIANCES by PHILCO — GENERAL ELECTRIC — BENDIX ARVIN — STROMBERG CARLSON — SYLVANIA AUBURN RADIO TELEVISION 1713 S. Wayne ' ' We Service What We Sell AUBURN, IND. Phone 1026 Page I Our Compliments to THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 e rs We have enjoyed helping to maintain the high standards set by the staffs of The Follies through many years. The Auburn Printing Co. AUBURN, INDIANA Page 85 Compliments NATIONAL 5c 10c STORE AUBURN BUTLER GRADUATION . . . Is the Biggest Event in the Lives of Young People A Gift of Jewelry from LITTLE ' S Will Bring Memories of Happy School Days through Years to Come REGISTERED JEWELER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY OREN - VAN AMAN COMPANY AUBURN, INDIANA Hand Tools and Portable Electric Tools Wholesale — Retail Telephone 1212 115 West Ninth St. PEARL DRESS SHOP Juniors ' , Misses ' Women ' s APPAREL ACCESSORIES Phone 157 Main at Sixth St. AUBURN, INDIANA Page Sales and Service COMPLETE SHOP AND PARTS DEPARTMENT WRECK CAR SERVICE FENDER AND BODY SERVICE ROHM CHEVROLET, INC. Phone 93 Fifth and Main Sharen Perkins: What did Miss Dawson say when she called you in? Joyce Gerig: She asked me whether I couldn ' t sandwich in a little more work, as I always seemed to have a long enough loaf. Mr. Weathers: Who defeated the Philistines? Larry Griffith: Sorry, Teach, I don ' t follow the minor leagues. Joyce: Nick makes me angry. He knows too many nasty songs. Diane: Does he sing them to you? Joyce: Well — no — but he whistles them. LEWIS W. PO ORE Jeweler GIFTS FOR GRADUATION 308 South Main Street Phone 3 66 Page 87 HOWARD E. ANDRES GENERAL INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS AUBURN, INDIANA 107 NORTH CEDAR PHONE 880 J. E. DEETZ Bookkeeping Systems — Income Tax Service — Tax Records OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE 119 WEST NINTH STREET AUBURN, INDIANA 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. Daily; to 12 M. Saturday Phone 1172 WE ' RE PROUD TO BE A BOOSTER OF AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL QUALITY MARKET tHB FRIEA OLY 5WRE WHERE YOUR POUAIi. 3u 5 MOfi£ NORTH SIDE SQUARE AUBURN, INDIANA Compliments of uiemcRrs THE FAMILY SHOE STORE We Fit Feet AUBURN, INDIANA Page Congratulations — Class of ' 5 3 Your Good Opinion — Our Aim 113 Restaurant special Attention Given ' ' The Kiddies ' ' Air Conditioned for Your Comfort 113 West 7th Street Auburn, Indiana Wanna neck? No. Wanna spoon? Na So he gave her a wing and a fork and the dinner went smoothly on. I stole a kiss from her last night, My conscience hurt, alack! I think I ' ll have to go tonight And give the darned thing back. Congratulations and Best Wishes, Class of 1953 Manhood, not scholarship, is the first aim of education. — Ernest Thompson Seton I don ' t think much of a man tvho is not wiser today than he was yesterday. — Abraham Lincoln Base your hope for advancement on brains and hard tvork, not on bluff and pull. Good nature is the oil that makes the day ' s ivork go tvithout squeaking. CULBERTSON HARDWARE CO., INC. 120 East Seventh Street Auburn, Indiana Page 89 omjaUm en ti and jSeit U iikeS TO THE CLASS OF 1953 THE AUBURN LIONS CLUB REYNOLDS TIMBROOK CITIES SERVICE STATION CAR WASHING COMPLETE LUBRICATION TIRES — BATTERIES — ACCESSORIES Service is Part of Our Name We Call For and Deliver Phone 1896 Auburn, Indiana Compliments of KINGSLEY ' S GROCERY Fresh Meats Phone 560 1001 South Jackson Street WE DELIVER Page 90 Best Wishes from MID-CITY TYPEWRITER COMPANY 209 East Ninth St. Phone 77 3 -W Auburn, Indiana TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES CONCRETE SUPREME TRANSIT MIX ' ' YoH Call, We Haul Phone Waterloo 5196 MAX JAKE Bob Delagrange to Marilyn in his car: Honey, you ' ve got to put on some weight; I ' ve shifted your leg four times. lanet: A week ago I was crazy about Larry. Now I can ' t stand him. Isobel: Isn ' t it awful how changeable men are? They stood on the doorstep; She whispered with a sigh — I ' ll be home tomorrow night. He answered, So will I. W. K. SCHAAB CO INSURANCE INVESTMENTS 107 East Ninth Street — Auburn Page 91 Good jLuck A P Super Market Compliments of VAN ZILE BARBER SHOP HOTEL BUILDING 113 WEST NINTH ST. As I survey this jar of glue, One strange conviction lingers. It sticks on plastic, glass, and wood. But best of all on fingers. Grant VanHorne: I ' m in a bad mood again — I guess I ' m just tem- peramental. Jim Covell: Yeah, 98% temper and 2° ' o mental. Everyone disregards apple skins but not a peach peeling. NOR ANN SHOP MILLINERY, HANDBAGS COSTUME JEWELRY AND BLOUSES 134 NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE 161-R Page 92 Smith Moore Service (SMITTY BILL) MOBILGAS Auto Parts MOBILOIL Auto Repairs Across from Y. M. C. A. 309 N. Main Street Phone 155 When in Auburn, Shop at J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY 5c— 10c — 25cSTORE 107-109 NORTH MAIN STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Congratulations and Best Wishes Class of ' 53 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK NORTHERN INDIANA FUEL AND LIGHT CO. Page 93 HOOVER MIRRO PHILGAS B. P. S. PAINTS PLUMB GENERAL ELECTRIC BLACK DECKER TAPPAN SPEED QUEEN DUO THERM TEXOLITE SARGENT AUBURN CITY HARDWARE Phone 81 203 South Main St. We Have It Phone 81 Miss Dawson (after a hard test): Well, what do you think of this course? Bob Delagrange: I think it a very all-inclusive course. Everything that was not covered during class was covered on the final exam. Mr, Weathers: 1 believe you missed my civics class yesterday. ' John Manon: Why no, 1 didn ' t, not in the least. ' ;: GIRLS ' DRIVING! When Mary Lou Romeiser puts her hand out, it means just one thing — the window ' s open. Let Us Solie Your Tire Problems NATIONAL TIRE SERVICE Tire Recapping and Vulcanizing Phone 291 1 1 8 West Eighth Street Auburn, Indiana Page 94 Compliments of NU-WAY SHOE REBUILDERS ARNOLD J. RICHTER, Proprietor • Invisible Half Soling • Shoes Dyed All Colors • Shoes Refinished Like New West Ninth Street • Expert Workmanship • Neolite Soles and Heels • Shoes Stretched — Length Width Auburn Hotel Building GROGG ' S STANDARD SERVICE GROCERIES — MEATS East Seventh St. Telephone 1882 AUBURN, IND. Shock ' s GIFTS GREETING CARDS DU PONT PAINT WALLPAPER Let us help you tuith your decorating problems • JOLENE • AMERICAN GIRL • LAZY BONES • JARMAN • PORTAGE SHINE SHOE STORE Page 95 Compliments of Koenemann Farm Equipment SALES AND SERVICE The Best hi Farm Machinery OLIVER — NEW IDEA — NEW HOLLAND PAPEC and DUNHAM FARM MACHINERY Telephone 171 Auburn, Indiana Aubrey: Honey, Ah loves yore bathin ' suit. Joan Copeland: Sho ' nuff? Aubrey: It sure does. : -o True love never runs smooth — it stops and parks. : -v A baffling parental problem, A sequence unforeseen, How to get the baby to sleep, After she ' s sixteen! Congratulations, Class o ' 53 Feagler Decorating Service WALLPAPERS, PAINTS, DECORATOR ' S SUPPLIES Compliments of M M SERVICE Complete Line of Standard Oil Products Automotive Service and Repair for All Cars PHONE 1962 - 1787 TED ' S SHOE SHOP EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING COMPLETE LINE OF SHOE FINDINGS Quick Service THEO. HERBOLSHEIMER, Prop. 207 E. Ninth Street Auburn, Indiana Phone 118 Ensley Avenue GOODALL LUMBER CO. LUMBER — HARDWARE — PAINT AUBURN, INDIANA Page 97 WILLA MARIE MILLINERY SHOPPE HATS And SCARFS GOTHAM GOLDSTRIPE HOSE PURSES GLOVES 112 North Main Street Owner: ETHEL TOBEY Compliments of AUBURN HOTEL BARBER SHOP SOUTH MAIN STREET Mr. Weathers: Can you give me a quotation from the Bible? LaVern Knisely: And Judas went and hanged himself. Weathers: Can you give me another? LaVern: Go thou and do likewise. Lorna Jennings to Diane Benson: He tried candy, flowers, jewels, moon- light cruises — they all worked. :: : Johnny Roundtree on telephone, as Carol rushes to grab it: You must have the wrong number. 1 ' dont have a beautiful sister. PECKHART GROCERY MARKET FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION PHONE 121 SOUTH JACKSON STREET Page CALENDARS GREETING CARDS Messenger Corporation PHONE 34 I: ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES NOVELTIES Page 99 GLENN E. NICOLAI CO. YOUR MERCURY DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE 1503 S.Wayne St. PHONE 1229 Auburn, Indiana AUBURN DAIRY Phone 160-W Pasteurized Dairy Products SERVE VITEX VITAMIN D HOMOGENIZED MILK You tell ' em, brown sugar; I ' m refined. A green little freshman in a green little way Mixed some chemicals for fun one day. The green little grasses now tenderly wave Over the green little freshman ' s green little grave. Don Souder: I ' d like to buy a book. Storekeeper: Something light? Don: Doesn ' t matter. I have my car outside. SILVER MOON ROLLER RINK Time for Play Will Ahvays Pay Highway 27 4 Miles North of Auburn Page 100 Excellent Food Courteous Service AUBURN DINER H. E. and E. M. TRITCH East Side of Courthouse — L. WAITE WIDNEY SHEET METAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, ROOFING AND FURNACES 135 East Ninth Street AUBURN, INDIANA HASTINGS TOLEDO AUBURN AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY, INC. Complete Parts and Machine Shop Service A - C THERMOID 1813 South Wayne Street Auburn, Indiana SMART CORSAGES. ARM BOUQUETS Or Other Arrangements of Flowers Based on Latest Available Styles COUGILL ' S GREENHOUSE PHONE 20 713 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE AUBURN Page 101 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 5 3 AUBURN OIL COMPANY wholesale and Retail GASOLINE, OIL, TIRES AND BATTERIES C. G. SIMANTON W. F. CAMPBELL SERVICE STATION — SOUTH WAYNE STREET Julie Simanton: Lipstick is a novelty. Bill Culbertson: Well, the novelty will soon wear off. Ann Shaw: How far were you from the right answer in civics, Lyle? Lyle Ott: Oh, I ' d say about three seats. Sheldon in fit insane. Thrust his head beneath a train; All were quite surprised to find How much it broadened Sheldon ' s mind. POTTER ' S GROCERY For QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS GENERAL DELIVERY PHONE 185 Compliments of AUBURN JUNK PAPER CO. South Edge of Auburn, Highway 427 PHONE 3 67-W We pav ' - ' rhest cash prices for jiDik We sell structural steel WM. OCHSTEIN Page 1Q2 Compliments of L A N D Y ' S QUALITY MEN ' S WEAR NECO TOOL AND MANUFACTURING CO. AUBURN, INDIANA Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 3 HOODELMIERS SERVICE Phone 207 QUALITY 120 Ensley Avenue WEST FLOOR COVERINGS LINOLEUM — TILE — METAL CUPBOARD TOPS Phone 1283 Auburn, Indiana Page 103 Compliments to the Class of ' 5 3 AUBURN HOTEL CORNER NINTH MAIN PHONE 59 Miss Duguid, explaining to class that a number of sheep is called a flock and a number of guail a bevy. Now, she said, what is a number of camels called? Pete Muzzillo, quickly: A carton. ' Miss Dawson: Name three achievements that made the Romans famous. Carolyn Burtzner: Learning to read, write, and speak Latin. Nick Beers: I can ' t get into my shoes. Dorothy Dilly: Whcrtl Feet swelled too? Compliments of GARNS COMPANY Distributors FOOD SPECIALTIES CONFECTIONERY FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES AUBURN, INDIANA Gibson Refrigerators Maytag Washers and and Ranges Ironers A. B. C. APPLIANCE SERVICE 107 S. JACKSON — PHONE 112 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 104 Congratulations to Class of ' 55 BOSTON STORE At the Auburn Store, Visit Our Biisemettt AUBURN GARRETT Compliments of LITTLE DUTCH GROCERY Harold Palmer Phone 770 Auburn Gengnagel Coal Co. GENGNAGEL SKELGAS SALES PHONE 606 Compliments of RENNER ' S SPORT STORE COFFEE SHOP NORTH MAIN STREET Page 105 CoHgratnlatiotts to Class of ' 5 3 MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS GIBSON GREETING CARDS Magazines, Cigars, Cigarettes Select Box Candy AUBURN NEWS STAND Mother: Stop reaching across the table, Vic. Haven ' t you a tongue? Vic Wurm: Yes, but my arm ' s longer. No doubt Adam had his troubles In those days of yore. But he could tell a story and not be told, Oh, I have heard that one before. Sign on a small service station at edge of western desert: Don ' t ask for mformation. If we knew aything, we wouldn ' t be here. Complitnents of Haynes Potter Motors PHONE 1220 South Wayne Street Auburn, Indiana I Page 106 MARY ' S GROCERY Gas — Oil — Groceries 520 W. 7th St. Phone 1874 DILGARD CLINE FUNERAL SERVICE FURNITURE STORE Day Phone 79 — Night Phone 13 8-M A RUSCO GIVES YOU THAT S it ROOM i onjuKer tc to 477 West Seventh Street AUBURN, INDIANA Page 107 MODERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM CO. (R. C. PEARSE) PRINTING RUBBER STAMPS Phone 352 North Street YOUR FRIEND — SICK OR WELL whether you are sick or well, our store is ready to help you day or night throughout the year — if sick, to help you regain health; if well, to protect your health, comfort and happiness. STAMAN DRUG CO. LEEVER CLEANERS Tenth Union Streets AUBURN, INDIANA Delivery Service Phone 103 5 Page 108 (zona tat ulationA the 0aii o 1953 Auburn Foundry, Inc. Heating Division Manufacturers of AUBURN STOKERS AUBURN OIL FURNACES AUBURN GAS FURNACES Page 109 FARM SUPPLIES -a u a . ' ASSOCIATION. INC. CO-OPERATE % PARTICIPATE BUTLER 155 AUBURN 22 GARRETT 334 AUBURN SHOE SHOP HIGH GRADE SHOE REPAIRING D. PALUMBO 105 EAST NINTH STREET AUBURN FIRESTONE STORE C, M. SCHULTZ FIRESTONE DISTRIBUTOR Tires, Home and Auto Supplies 132 W. 7th Street Phone 1462 Page 110 THE LEMISH GROCERY Fancy Groceries and Meats Free Delivery Week Days: 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sundays: 9 A.M. to 12 Noon 601 N. Van Buren St. Telephone 763 Auburn, Indiana VAL-U APPAREL WHERE SMART WOMEN PRACTICE THRIFT ' Auburn Phone 105 3 PREDMORE ' S DRY CLEANERS and HAT BLOCKING Repairing Altering 3 27 North St. Phone 658 WILDERMUTH DRUG STORE PHONE 181 Drop In You Are Always Welcome Page 111 eX ?f ' ? ' When there ' s action afoot — It ' s Fashion Craft. Fun-loving fash- ions for dance - time or ronriance-tlme. They ' re tops for plain or fancy stepping. Advertttedin CHARM and SEVENTEEN Nebelung Shoe Store Tom Reynolds: Mr. Furber, what about those problems for tomorrow? Mr. Furber: Well, what about them? Tom (hesitates): — Well, 1 asked you first. Harry Gorrel: I never saw so many fliesl Don ' t you ever shoo them? Farmer: No, we just let them go barefoot. Jim Capen: What do you mean, your marks in school are poverty stricken ' ! ' John Kleeman: Very poor. LIGE WARMING AND VENTILATING COMPANY Warming and Ventilating Engineers and Contractors DON E. BOREN, Mgr. Phone 58 5 Auburn, Indiana Page 112 HESS MOTOR SERVICE Pin Fitting — Cylinder Reboring COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILDING SERVICE West Ensley Auburn, Ind. Compliments of HUSSELMAN MONUMENT CO. THE AUBURN STATE BANK NIGHT DEPOSIT SERVICE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Page 113 AUBURN To the Class of ' 53 OUR BEST TO YOU CHORD-IALLY Mary Vauris Anne Shaw William A. Cooper Rola Cooper Gene Brumbaugh Bill Cooper II Marilyn West: Mother, is it correct to say ' water the horse ' when he is thirsty? Mother: Why certainly, dear. Marilyn: Well, I ' m going to milk the cat! : : Lipstick is something that gives added flavor to an old pastime. And then there was the little ghost whose ghost friend was mad and wouldn ' t spook to him. After a trip to Reno, a woman feels like a new man. Compliments KAY ' S SANDWICH SHOP FOUNTAIN SERVICE Featuring School Lunches PHONE 1971 121 X ' ' est Seventh St. Auburn, Ind. Shaw Grocery Quality Merchandise at a Fair Price Phone 834 1302 S. Van Buren St. Page 114 Compliments of Gugerli Dog Shows Mr. Marion O. Webb reatutina . . o A Complete Typesetting and Bindery Division . . , at UOU.1 5et{ ice 507 South Jackson St. Auburn, Indiana QUALITY SHOWS THAT HAVE NO SUBSTITUTE Page 115 Compliments of FETZER ' S BAKERY We specialize in special orders and ivedding cakes NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE 82 Bill Dennis: Buddy, can you spare a dollar for a sandwich? Butch Webb: A dollar for an sandwich? Man, you ' re crazyl Bill: Just tell me yes or no, Mr. Economist. Don ' t try to tell me how to run my business. o Pat A,: But how did you happen to take that poison? Didn ' t you see the ' Poison ' on the bottle? Jesse James: Yeh, but I didn ' t believe it. Right underneath it said ' Lye. ' A pipe cleaner is a hairpin with long underwear. r mffi P- DISTINCTIVE CHILDREN ' S WEAR ; -.y Sizes — Infants Up to Eight Years THE  - KIDDIE SHOP ' % M- 213 E. 7th St. Phone 3 2 K.J Page 116 Congratulations CLASS OF 1953 Auburn Federal Savings and Loan Association AUBURN, INDIANA A Good Place to Borrow ' ' A Good Place to Save 136 West Seventh Street Phone 74 WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS Gerig Furniture Company GERIG FUNERAL HOME BETTER HOME FURNISHINGS AUBURN. INDIANA PHONE 300-W PHONE 84 Page 117 Compliments of RANDLE BAKERS, INC. Home of Sweetheart Bread Products and Fancy Pastries Tom Reynolds: The Finance Company wants to take Doris Bartels: Why? Tom: Because I ' m two weeks behind on my vaccination. back my arm. :: Bette Roth: Know why the moron stuck his head in the Diane H.: No, Why? Bette: To get a baked bean. (Bette ' s favorite) oven. ' 2 Larry Hinschlager (a bit old-fashioned): May I kiss your hand? Janet Pearson: Whatsa matter? Is my mouth dirty? Compliments of WALTER TEXACO SERVICE 13 38 South Jackson Street Phone 1968 Our Compliments to the Graduates of ' 5 3 TEE PEE SANDWICH SHOP 107 West 7th St. JIM HERTZER — ROG GORDON Phone 777 Page 118 PHONE 90-W AUBURN, INDIANA Congratulations to the Class of ' 5 3 MID-WEST DAIRY QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS HOMOGENIZED MILK All Milk Clarified and Pasteurized ARMSTRONG ' S HOME STORE Quality Groceries and Meats D. K. ARMSTRONG 1343 South Jackson Street FREE DELIVERY PHONE 626 Al Gengnagel: What ' s puppy love? Mr. Gengnagel: Just a prelude to a dog ' s life. The night was warm, Not any light, Not even a spark. Shone on the two As they sat alone — The little brown pup And his chicken bone. rTD Q la COMPLIMENTS AUBURN CrRAINCO. U)Q3®i;31l COMPLETE LINE OF MASTER MIX FEEDS Page 119 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 53 UiBOOTH- Congratulations to the Class of 195 3 When You Think of Real Estate, Think of K M A REALTY SERVICE 1045 2 East Seventh Street , Auburn, Indiana Phone 1176 Make Romeiser ' s Your Drug Store YOUR FRIENDS WILL BE THERE YoM must be Satisfied BISHOP BODY SERVICE BODY AND FENDER REPAIR AND REFINISHING JOHN BISHOP 600 West 15th Street Telephone 720 Page 120 Congratulations to the Class of ' 53 SCREEN PROCESS CRAFTS Display Advertising Phone 673 S. Hazel St. AUBURN, INDIANA First Old Maid: I shiver every time I think of a handsome young man kissing me. Second Old Maid: And here I ' ve been thinking you had the St. Vitus dance all these years. ;: Jim Seigel: Doctor! Doctor: Yes? Jim: I ' ve broken my arm. Doctor: My word, how did it happen? Jim: I had a nightmare in bookkeeping class and lost my balance. H. E. Hart COURT THEATRE Auburn Phone 1967 WEST SWINNEY PARK Fort Wayne Phone A- 15 63 OLDSMOBILE Sales Service BASSETT MOTOR SALES 405 South Cedar Street Phone 69 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 121 To tkc (2U56 o 1953 Auburn is justly proud of you, and proud of your individual accomplishments. It -welcomes you into its civic and social life. We believe you will live up to its community traditions and we have faith in your leadership. We hope that you will strive to make Auburn a better place in vi ' hich to live by constantly promoting those activities ■which benefit your community and its citizens. What helps business helps your community. It is our sincere wish that your years be filled w ith achieve-- ment and the thrills of accomplishments. TRADE MARK AUBURN RUBBER COMPANY, Inc. AUBURN, INDIANA Maniifcictiirers of Safe-Play RUBBER TOYS, TRED STICKONS, MOLDED RUBBER PRODUCTS Page 122 SENIORS: Charles M. Schwab gave us a maxim to which we all should give earnest thought: The surest w ay to qualify for the job just ahead is to work a little harder than anyone else on the job one is holding down. Compliments of Rieke Metal Products Corp. AUBURN, INDIANA Mr. Lawson {in geography class): What is a flood? Larry Rank: That ' s when a river gets too big for its bridges: : -c Jack Covell: We had to shoot our dog yesterday. Don Johnson: That ' s rough. Was he mad? Jack: Well, he wasn ' t any too pleased. Pat Thomas.: I ' m glad I ' m not in Russia. Bev Leas: Why? Pat: Can ' t speak Russian. G. L. Foley Telephone 149 J. L. Foley FOLEY PATTERN COMPANY Co-Partnership Manufacturers of Wood and Metal Pattern Equipment AUBURN, INDIANA 302 West Eleventh Street Telephone 149 Page 123 Congrautlations to the Class of 1953 BROWNIE ' S LUNCH STEAKS, CHOPS atid SHORT ORDERS PAUL C. BROWN, Oiiner 4 Miles North on U. S. 2 7 Phone Waterloo 2187 YODER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS BUILDING OF ALL KINDS, MILL WORK, AND CABINETS COMPLETE ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICE Telephone 447 READY MIX CONCRETE TRUCK DELIVERED TELEPHONE 98 N. E. YODER SONS 727 N. Jackson St. Auburn, Indiana Compliments of JACK OLINGER Oil, Gas and Coal Fired Warm Air Heating Systems Sheet Metal Work South Wayne Street Phone 139 Page 124 Orchard Tool Div. ALLISON CORPORATION AUTO PA RTS ACCESSORIES AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP When the donkey saw the zebra, He began to switch his tail. Well I never, he commented, There ' s a mule that ' s been in jail! Sue Richardson: She ' s a decided blonde, isn ' t she? Bryce Treadwell: Yes, but she only decided recently. Miss Hudson: All right, run up the curtain. Lyle Ott: What do you think I am, a squirrel? SEBRING DRY CLEANERS We Call For Deliver 2 DAYS SERVICE PHONE 182 1323 SOUTH CEDAR STREET Page 125 ENORMOUS STOCKS SMARTEST STYLES QUALITY MERCHANDISE PRICED RIGHT IT PAYS TO TRADE A T DEKALB COUNTY ' S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE READY-TO-WEAR DRY GOODS FLOOR COVERINGS CLOTHING c : A Page 126 WEST SIDE MARKET Groceries — Fresh Cut Meats — Fresh Vegetables Free Delivery OPEN 7 DAYS 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Frozen Foods 43 S. Indiana Phone 1230 With graceful feet a maiden sweet Was tripping the light fantastic. She suddenly tore for the ladies ' room — Betrayed by a cheap elastic. : : Miss Hudson: V hat is a pronoun? Bill Killgallon: A noun that has turned. c - :: Mary Jane Haines: Just thinkl All the silk in this dress came from an insignificant little worm. Shirley Grogg: Mary Jane! You should have more respect for your father. AUBURN CLUTCH CO. Manufacturers of Automobile, Truck and Tractor CLUTCHES AUBURN INDIANA Page 127 Congratulations To The Class of ' 53 GLASS BARBER SHOP CALL 771 FOR APPOINTMENTS BOB GLASS STANDARD IRON METAL Norm Bosell WHOLESALE METAL AND STEEL SCRAP Phone 848-W Auburn, Indiana DAILEY MOTOR SALES 109 East Fifth Street AUBURN DODGE PASSENGER CARS PLYMOUTH PASSENGER CARS SALES — SERVICE 24-HOUR SERVICE — PHONE 1480 Page 128 FORD G. NEWTON COAL AND COKE Phone 101 160 Ensley Avenue Layden R: Why do you think my lips are like an old coat? Jane Klock: They should be pressed. She: How about a date, big boy? He: Can ' t. Gotta go to bed and get some sleep. She: Why? He: Tomorrow ' s my tough day. Gotta shave. Don Souder: She ' s as pretty as a picture. Jim Capen: Yeah, nice frame. Compliments of BALL BRASS ALUMINUM FOUNDRY AUBURN, INDIANA AUBURN CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO. Concrete and Celocrete Blocks BUILDERS SUPPLIES Jack Brand G. E. Wade SOUTH INDIANA AVE. PHONE 1464- J Page 129 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 3 AUBURN BURNER CO. OIL GAS BURNERS SUN HEAT FUEL OIL AIR CONDITIONING HOT WATER HEATERS Phones 231 23 2 Congratulations to the Class of ' 53 Wf Specialize in Quality Food, Home Made Pics and Cakes MR. AND MRS. ROY RHODES CITY CAFE Congratulations, Class of ' 5 3 AUBURN - CORD - DUESENBERG CO. and FRAZER FARM EQUIPMENT CORPORATION AUBURN, INDIANA Page 130 THIS IS THE . . . PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION For God and Country, Ave associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and or- der; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the commiinity, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good w ill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. DEKALB POST 97 m. AUBURN, INDIANA WOMEN They ' re called the weaker sex, They expect you to give them a seat in the bus; Then they take your job away from you. They wear nylon stockings to be attractive, But it doesn ' t help much. Almost all of them are after your money; Some of them love you . . . Yeah! Thug in witness chair: Then everything went blank, comma, pause and wipe your eyes with handkerchief. CITIZEN ' S LUMBER CO., INC. Auburn, Indiana Phone 150 Page 131 THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS YEARBOOK WERE PREPARED BY THE FORT WAYNE ENGRAVING CO. AUBURN HATCHERY FEED MILL BABY CHICKS Complete Feed Service PHONE 219 AUBURN, INDIANA BURGOYNE BROS. ' ' Good Service Otir Aim John Deere Farm Equipment Westinghouse Appliances Packard Automobiles Phone 999 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 132 Congratulations to THE CLASS OF ' 53 Auburn Precision Rebuilders Auburn Indiana I ' D LIKE I ' d like to be a senior And stand where seniors stand, A fountain pen behind my ear, A notebook in my hand; I wouldn ' t be an emperor, 1 wouldn ' t be a king; I ' d rather be a senior And never do a thing. He who laughs last — is slow in getting the point. GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF ' 5 3 We have appreciated your business BISHOP ' S CONFECTIONERY Candies — Magazines — Tobacco — Sand viches and Complete Fountain Service MR, MRS. WALTER E. ALLEN, Props. Page 133 WHEN YOUR DOORBELL STARTS TOJINGLE- AND THE GANG COMES ' ROUND TO CALL- MAKE YOUR PARTY REALLY TINGLE ... SEVEN-UP FOR ONE AND ALU SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO. AUBURN, INDIANA PEOPLES SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 106N,MAIN5T. AUBURN, INO. SCHENHER COOPER STANDARD SERVICE GASOLINE ALLEY ' 1 2th and Main Streets Auburn, Indiana Page 134 Congratulations to the Class of 1953 AUBURN DRY CLEANERS Dry Cleaning — Repairing — Fur Storage Auburn Hotel Bldg. Phone 158 1908 1953 C. W. CREASY JEWELER Our Time, Service, and Repairing Are the Best to be Had. After You Have Tried All the Rest, Bring It to Us for the Best. 108 WEST 7th STREET AUBURN, INDIANA Congratulations to the Class of 1953 DENNIS GREENHOUSE For All Your Flower Needs PLANTS IN SEASON — CORSAGES — FLORAL WORK OF QUALITY Fine Flowers At All Times FLOWERS BY WIRE 259 S. CENTER ST. PHONE 1261 ALLEN ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND REPAIRING 119 EAST NINTH ST. PHONE 5 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 135 COMPLIMENTS OF THE City National Bank OF AUBURN MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Page 136 Auburn Motor Sales Co. AUTHORIZED g gg g DEALERS COMPLETE LINE OF GENUINE FORD PARTS Quality Used Cars SINCLAIR GASOLINE GOODYEAR TIRES COMPLETE SERVICE — ALWAYS OPEN PHONE 130 203 E. NINTH ST. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 53 Auburn Recreation Center GERIG BLDG. PHONE 1893 Page 137 -fl ai-kt o-k rloivet - - - Will Express Your Thoughts in a Beautiful Way Use Them More Often TEN EYCK ' S FLORISTS BEST WISHES SWARTZ SUPER MARKET Compliments Warner Automotive Parts Division BORG-WARNER CORPORATION AUBURN INDIANA Page 138 WEAVER HEATING COMPANY HEATING, VENTILATING and PLUMBING CONTRACTORS 120 W. 6th Street Auburn, Indiana LOG CABIN MARKET GROCERIES — CANDIES — MEATS ALL FRESH FRUITS PURE SWEET CIDER MADE FROM SOUND APPLES IN SEASON We Operate the Auburn Cider Mill, the Oldest Mill in the County In Operation Since 1866 SOUTH WAYNE STREET AUBURN, INDIANA DEKALB REALTY SERVICE CO. INC. REAL ESTATE RENTALS MORTGAGE LOANS A Complete Real Estate Service for Farm or City Property First Floor Chamber of Commerce Building 116 South Cedar Telephone 123 G. S. BA.XTER, Pres. Residence Telephone 589-W R. L. HOLBEN AUTO CO. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Our Reputation is Your Protection 215 East Seventh Street Phone 5 5-W Page 139 i j J- ..■jtjm.. ! ' fl Sgg fT. WEINERT ' S AUTO -TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE Carburetor and Ignitioji Special ists Phone 65 1304 N. Main St. Auburn, Indiana The PRINTCRAFT Shop Comtnercial and Personal Printing E. O. STEININGER, Manager and Oumer Phone 1221 704 N. Union St. Auburn, Indiana ifianki and. Seit Wiikei to The Class of 53 DAVIS STUDIO Auburn, Indiana Phone 110 Page 140