Auburn High School - Follies Yearbook (Auburn, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1955 volume:

i V 1 A ' ;i,i ' li ' V.(ti.iti. ' Lu « ' .!;;rru.i THE FOLLIES OF 1955 Auburn High School, Auburn, Indiana Page 1 Foreword We have chosen an Indian theme for the Follies of 1955 because the Indians have proved an important port in civilization. We must remember that they were the first inhabitants of our wonderful land, America. By portraying the classes as Heap Big Chiefs, The Braves, The Warriors, and down to those Little Demons, we have hoped to bring out the theme more clearly. We sincerely hope that through this theme you will enjoy the many different scenes and write-ups as you turn the pages of this year ' s edition of the Follies. Page 2 A. H. S. Pow-Wows Fancy shot, Jim Shouldn ' t Copy, You Know! Senior Republicans Studious Freshmen Looks Fake, Dave Is That Grant Behind Dave? A.H.S. Cuties Game Interesting, Boys? Lice, Punk? Get to Work, Rich! Seniors Go Calling What! Another Fire Drill? Page 3 - 1 AUBURN THE MEMORIES HERE WE Page 4 HIGH SCHOOL SHALL TREASURE FOREVER Page 5 Ind ex ADMINISTRATION -Page 7 Heap Big Councilmen Heap Big Medicine Men Ns: ,f;%i CLASSES Page 1 3 Heap Big Chiefs The Braves The Warriors The Little Demons SCHOOL LIFE Calendar .Page 35 , i: ' ■ ACTIVITIES Major Staff G.A.A. Minor Staff Lettermen ' s Club Hi-Y Teen-Y Tri-Hi-Y Devil ' s Journal F.F.A. Play F.H.A. Librarians Bond Booster Club Chorus Page 43 P. X SPORTS ..._ Page 6 1 A.A.A. Football Basketball Track i HUMOR and ADVERTISING Page 79 .. i ' r. Ai Ki Page 6 Heap Big Councilmen PRESIDENT SHOOK After serving as treasurer of the Auburn School Board, Mr. Henry Shook was elected president. This has been his second year as head of the school board. There are many jobs that the president is required to do, but much of his time is taken by meeting with the other members of the board and working on plans to improve the school system here in Auburn. The past year Mr. Shook has been working especially hard on the new educational system in Au- burn to make it what it is at the present. SECRETARY McINTYRE Last year Mr. H. C. Mclntyre was again appointed for another term to the Auburn School Board by the mayor and city council. Along with his duties as secre- tary, Mr. Mclntyre has worked very diligently with the school building program in the last year, for a new Junior High building. TREASURER WEILER Mr. Gerald Weiler is now serv- ing his second consecutive term as treasurer of the school board. He is a former industrial arts teacher in the Auburn schools. His experience as a teacher has been an asset to the school ad- ministration. Page 8 Heap Big Councilmen SUPERINTENDENT McKENNEY After filling the position of princi- pxil of the Auburn High School for a number of years, Mr. H. L. Mc- Kenney took the position of super- intendent of the Auburn schools in 1924. With his resourcefulness and his ability to do his job well, Mr. McKenney has worked hard on the building program and on the auestion of book rentals. MRS. CARMA-IEAN ECKERT — After her high school graduation, Carma-Jean decided to take the position of Mr. Miller ' s office girl. The next year, in 1947, she be- came Mr. McKenney ' s secretary and receptionist. Carma has a very busy job, which mcludes keeping books and writing checks for all of the Auburn schools, be- sides doing her regular secretar- ial work for Mr. McKenney. She also helps in Mr. Miller ' s office, sells tickets, and does other jobs for extracurricular activities. MRS. VIRGINIA SIMONS — For the past two years, since her graduation from Auburn High School, Ginnie has filled the po- sition as Mr. Miller ' s reliable office girl. Virginia not only has done her office work efficiently and worked as a ticket taker at bas- ketball games, but also with her patience and friendly manner has helped solve many students ' wor- ries and problems. PRINCIPAL MILLER For a number of years, Mr. L. W. Miller has served as the principal of Auburn High School. Not only has he managed the school, been a teacher, and helped greatly with extracurricular activities, but also he has taken time out to help the students who are thinking about higher education. Many ex- students of Auburn High are thankful to him for helping to set them out on a successful road of life. Page 9 Heap Big Medicine Men MR. LLOYD W. MILLER A.B., M.A. Principal Citizenship Vocations Guidance University of Micliigan Hobby: Extracurricular MISS GLADYS A. DUGUID A.B. English French Columbia University Indiana University Michigan University Ball State Teachers College Wisconsin University Hobbies: Traveling, Reading MR. B.S. RANDALL LAWSON Geography World History Driver Education Basketball Coach Track Coach Assistant Football Coach Butler University Hobby: Sports MR. A.B. CECIL E. , M.S. YOUNG Physical Education Driver Education Football Coach DePauw University Illinois University Wisconsin University Indiana University Michigan University Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting MR. B.S., WILLIAM DECK M.S. Biology Agriculture Purdue University Indiana University Hobbies: Gardening, Hunting MR. FRANK WEATHERS A.B. U. S. History Civics Economics University of Chicago DePauw University Indiana University Muncie Normal Hobbies: Fishing, Reading, Horseshoes, Volleyball MRS. ARTELLA TETER A.B. Algebra Solid Geometry General Mathematics Trigonometry Indiana University Manchester College Hobby: Reading MR. ROBERT LOVE A.B., M.A.T. English Indiana University Hobbies: Reading, Fishing MR. HERBERT C. SMUK B.A. Industrial Arts University of Alaska University of New Mexico Highlands University Hobby: Photography Page 10 MISS MARY C. WOOD B.S. Typing Advanced Business Ball State Teachers College Hobbies: Sewing, Knitting MR. THOMAS R. FURBER B.S. Physics Plane Geometry Chemistry Manchester College Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting MR. CLYDE GUMPP B. Accts., B.S., M. Accts. Accounting Shorthand General Business Drake University Indiana University Ball State Teachers College Hobbies: Review Work and Recreation MISS BARBARA A, BOSSE B.S, Physical Education Ball State Teachers College Hobbies: Golfing, Swimming MRS. HELEN MORGAN A.B. English Speech Asbury College Hobbies: Photography and Cooking MR. GLENWOOD KUECHLER B.S. Instrumental Music Ball State Teachers College Hobbies: Taking Moving Pictures and Restoring Old Cars MR. JAMES BUTLER COOL B.S. Art College of Wooster Fort Wayne Art School Ball State Teachers College Hobby: Literature MRS. MARY JO WORT BS. Vocal Music Manchester College Hobby: Cooking MISS CAROL DAWSON A.B. Latin Librarian University of Chicago Indiana University University of Southern California Tri-State College Hobbies: Reading, Music, and Traveling MISS MARY ALICE SHADINGER B.S. Home Economics Purdue University Hobbies: Sewing, Collecting Delectable Recipes Page 11 FACULTY STAFF Top Row- Mr. Johnson Mr. Smuk Mr. Cool Mr. Love Mr. Deck Mr. Furber Bottom Rot Miss Bosse Mr. Weathers Miss Wood Mr. Lawson Mrs. Morgan Miss Dawson Miss Duguid Mr. Gumpp Mr. Kuechler Mr. Miller AT WORK ? ? ? Page 12 Page 13 i  JI 1 - J v J f . -i , Neap Big Chiefs JOHN P. HURSH, Class President You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby A.H.S. I, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class President 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; F.F.A. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr. Rotoiian 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3; Hoosier Boy ' s State 3. John has done a fine job as head of this year ' s senior class. Being a hard worker, John has been in almost every- thing. ' Hertnal is an avid noon leaguer and was one of the two boys to represent A.H.S. at Boy ' s State last summer. John enjoys playing hockey and hopes to be an engineer in the future. ALBERT GENGNAGEL, Class Vice President A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Business Manager 4; Basketball 1, 2; Class President 3, ' Vice Presi- ■Worden 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Sec- i-Y President 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Noon League dent 4. retary 3; 1, 2, 3, year and helping as the business i in studying The Crazy Otto ■ital asset in guidinc dicii s through the een a great •We wish 1 BERNARD DRERUP, Class Secretary A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Athletic Editor 4; Class Secretary 4; Fire Warden 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Letterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Lover Barney has been a great asset to A.H.S. on the grid- iron and the cinders. His quietness has v on for him the admiration of many. His future plans are the same as the most of us, to get rich. CAROLYN BURTZNER, Class Treasurer A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A . 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Stcrff Associate Editor 4; Class Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 4; Fire Warden 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; School Paper Staff 1, 2, 3. 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Girl ' s State Alternate 3. I ' m Just Wild About Harry As the associate editor of the Follies, Carolyn did an excellent job of assembling the contents of this annual. Birchie has been an active newspaper staff member, a lor student. You will generally find leiser ' s. Next fall Carolyn plans to ty to study to be an elementary class lead ' Carolyn working attend Indiana 1 teacher. ■J.X Ro DAN NEIDLINGER, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Class Editor 4; Fire Warden 4; Basketball Statistician 3; Track 1, 2, 4; Honor Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Secretary 4; Noon League 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, 4; School Paper Editor 4. Danny Boy Dan is our brainchild for his continually getting on the honor roll. He has edited well the Devil ' s Journal this year. He has also proved his writing ability for the Follies. Dan plans to take up engineering, and if anyone can do it, JANET L PEARSON, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff Junior Editor 3; Annual Editor 4; Band 1; Yell Leader 3. 4; Class Secre- tary 1, 3; Fire Warden 3; G.A.A. 1; Honor Group 1, 2. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Letterman ' s Club 3, 4: Teen-Y 1, 2; Teen-Y Secretary 2.- Girl ' s State Alternate 3. We ' ll Be Together Again Janet has shown her ability as a class leader in more ways than one. She did a tremendous job as editor of this year ' s Follies and certainly deserves a lot of credit for this alone. Pete also has been a great asset to the student body in leading those much needed yells at the football and basketball games. Janet hopes to attend Miami University this tall, and we give her our best v ishes for the future. A.H.S. GEORGE A. MILLER, Honor Group , 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; Honor Group 1, 2. 3, 4. Sincerely George has taken advantage of every minute of his days at A.H.S. to try to establish a high scholastic record. This he surely has done as he has been one of the top students on the class honor roll during the last four years. George ' s hobbies are collecting stamps and watching and participat- ing in sporting events. In th e future, George would like to go on to higher education. We are sure that he w ill be a 3t w hatever he does. CAROLYN BURTZNER, Honor Group A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff Associate Editor 4; Class Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 4; Fire Warden 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 4; Jr.-Sr. Ploy Cast 3. 4; School Paper Staff 1, 2, 3. 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Girl ' s State Alternate 3. Tweed le Dee Birchie has proven to everyone her ability as a leader of her class scholastically. Her ready smile and willingness to help others has gained her many friends throughout her high school days. Page 14 Heap Big ' JChiefs GEORGE ANDERSON A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Sentinel 4; Noon League 2, 3, 4. Earth Angel George was another of those four-year F.F.A. members, A lot of George ' s time is spent on listening to sporting events. His future plans are to attend an auctioneering school and to become world famous for this art. DAVID C. BAKER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 3, 4; Track 2, 3. 4; Football 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Chaplain 4; Hi-Y Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Letterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Stardust Dave will be missed next year by the track squad since he was one of the valuable members of the mile relay team. Dave was also quite active in football and noon league. Dave hopes to go on for some higher learning this fall. We are sure Dave will succeed at whatever he does. ARGYL BASSETT A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Football 1: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. It ' s Love ' Arg is one who doesn ' t say much, but he certainly thinks a lot. He has been the one responsible for those bright flashes around A.H.S. His intention is to attend college. ROBERT ELDEN BIDDLE A.H.S. 2. 3, 4; A.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Sometimes I ' m Happy Bob came to us his sophomore year from Kendallville. He likes to listen to records in his leisure time, and his hobby is collecting song books. Bob ' s future seems to be undecided at the moment, but he will do his best at whatever he undertakes. IRENE BLEVINS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Teen-Y 1, 2. A Full Time Job Irene left us this year for something that most girls envy, a wonderful husband. Irene has proved to be very active in Tri-Hi-Y and Teen-Y. Her future is summed up into six words: rest of her life with Raymond, JAMES BLEVINS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Firs Warden 1, 2, 3: Football 2; F.F.A. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Letterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4. Walkin ' My Baby Back Home Jim is one of those boys who are in on everything. He is very adept at basketball and has pulled the team from many jams. Jim does not plan to do anything in particular, but he would like to be a huge success, and we all know he will be. BILLIE JO BOYCE A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 2, 3; Fire Warden 4; Honor Group 1, 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 4; Teen-Y 2. If You Knew Susie Billie has been another one of the faithful members of the Auburn Boosters. She has also worked for four years as a librarian, has been one of the top students in her class scholastically, and has been a typist on the school paper. Billie ' s favorite hobbies are hunting and playing golf. She would like to work this fall or go to college if at all possible. SHARON BURNS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3: Fire Warden 3; Tn-Hi-Y 3, 4; Librarian 4; Annual Staff 4. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue Sharon has made lots of friends among both seniors and under- classmen. She has helped pull the senior class from many of those Monday morning blues Sharon plans to become an air line hostess; you pilots watch out. JAMES P. COVELL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Noon League 3. Hearts of Stone Jim ' s favorite pastime is trapshooting at which he is very good. His zeal for this might be explained by the fact that his hobby is collecting all sorts of modern firearms. Jim would like to retire at the early age of twenty-five! It is a good trick if you can do it, NANCY COX A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4: Ir.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; School Paper Staff 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream Nancy ' s motto is love life, and that seems to be what she is doing. Though she says her favorite pastime is messing around, we know she will be a success. She plans to attend a nursing school and to become a nurse. Page 15 Heap Big Chie fs PHYLLIS ANETTA CROY A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Fire Warden 1: F.H.A. 3, G.A.A. 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4. Undecided Phyllis was one of those behind the scene-ers at the junic senior plays during her junior and senior years as a member of tl play crew both years. Phil enjoys all sorts of sporting events ai hopes to work in Fort Wayne eventually. POLLY DeCOURSEY A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Booster Club 2, 3; Choi 1, 2; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Treasuj 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4; Teen-Y 2; Girl ' s State 3. Ain ' t She Sweet Polly has been one of our pacemakers due to her high scholas record. She has also been one of those hard workers behind tl wings during the plays. We know Polly will succeed in whatev she undertakes. WILLIAM LEE FEAGLER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Basketball 1; Fire Warden 1, 3, 4; Track 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Noon League 1, Billy Boy We remember Bill for his vocabulary and his ways of expressii himself in unusual terms. He likes music and enjoys playing cornet and piano. Bill hopes to continue his education in the futui RAYMOND WALTER GOE A.H.S. 1, 2, 3; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Fire Warden 2; Hi-Y 2, 3: Noon League 1, 2, Goodnight, Irene Red left us early in his senior year to establish a home en begin the game of life. During his years at A.H.S., Raymond w known for his quick wit and his ability to have fun. He hopes enter the Army Air Force and then go into business for himse JOHN GORDEN A.H.S. 4; A.A.A. 4; Fire Warden 4; F.F.A. 4; Basketball 4. Wonderful Guy John was a newcomer to the senior class at the beginning of tl school year Although he was with us only a year, John got into tl swing of things around A.H.S. in short order. He was a reserve i the varsity basketball team and an active member of F.F.A. Jol hopes to enter into church work, a very worthy occupation. JERRY MAX GREENFIELD A.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Class Editor 4: Fire Ward I 1, 2, 3. 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Hoosier Boys Stc Alte 3te 3. Smile Jerry is one of the persons who racked his brain thinking quips for each one of his fellow seniors as a class editor. Greeni is another outdoorsman who loves to hunt. His hobby, incidental! is collecting guns. Jerry ' s ambition is to be a chemical enginei GWENADEAN JOYCE GRIFFITH A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4: Fire Warden 1, 3, 4,- F.H. 4; G.A.A. 4; Tn-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew Librarian 1; Teen-Y 1, 2. Love Is Here to Stay Gwen has taken an active part in F.H. A., Tri-Hi-Y, and Teen- As hobbies she enjoys swimming, spectator sports, and watchii TV. Gwen has no future plans except to get a job and work W summer, but we know different! SHIRLEY ANN GROGG A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Majorette 2; Fire Warden 2. 3, G.A.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3,- Librarian 4; Teen-Y 1. Teen-Y Sergeant-at-Aims 2. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Groggy is one whom we all know well. She is shy when wi a crowd but is dynamite when she is alone. Shirley showed tl girls how to strut when she was with the band. Her plans of tl future include a job somewhere. MARY JANE HAINES A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4; School Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, Dance With Me, Henry Janie ' s sweet smile describes her personality very well. though Mary Jane had many outside activities, she has helped bring out editions of the Devil ' s Journal for four years. She pla to get an office job after graduation. ELLEN JOAN HAMMON A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4: A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Booster Club 3; Fire Warden 3: F.H.A. Tn-Hi-Y 3. Seems Like Old Times Ellen is another member of the Auburn boosters. In her leisu time, Ellen enjoys watching television. Ellen hopes to find a j somewhere and work. Page 16 Heap Big Chiefs HERBERT C. HILDEBRANDT .H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; A.A.A. President 4; Annual Staff 4; Class ice President 2, 3; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; asketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereny 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Chaplain 3; Hi-Y Ser- lant-at-Arms 3; Hi-Y Vice President 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Jr. Rolarian 4; etterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Chairman 3. Ain ' t Misbehavin ' Eddie is one of the senior class ' top athletes. Although Ed is three-letter man, his main stand was in football. Ed was one of le main reasons for this year ' s undefeated season in football d has been in about every activity around A. H.S, A higher educa- on is Ed ' s future goal, and we are sure he will be successful. JOHN P. HURSH .H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class President 4; Fire arden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track i; F.F.A. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4; Jr. Ro- irian 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3; Hoosier Boy ' s State 3. Unforgettable John may seem quiet to some, but after you get to know him he roves to be quite different. He has won many friends during his igh school days and all those who know him like him. We are ure that John will succeed as an engineer in the future. PAUL DUANE JOHNSON ..H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 4. Johnson Rag When he has a chance, Paul usually goes roller skating This is is favorite pastime and he does quite a bit of it. Paul hopes to ttend college if he can possibly do so. JOYCE ANN JORDAN ..H.S. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Advertisina Manager 4; Chorus 2; lass Treasurer 2; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. 2; Tn-Hi-Y 3, 4: Tri-Hi-Y Presi- ent 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Librarian 2, 3; School Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; een-Y 1, 2. Dim, Dim the Lights Joyce has just enough of everything to make her a very well- ked girl. Joyce was indispensable in her reporting for the Devil ' s Durnal. She plans to go to I.U. and become a good school teacher. SHIRLEY ANN KING ,.H.S. 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1; Chorus 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2. My Blue Heaven Shirley left us earlier this year to take up housekeeping. During er years at A.H.S., she has been a member of the Booster Club, ihorus, and F.H.A. We are sure Shirley will be a good housewife. RICHARD KRICK ..H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; ; Football 2; Gitta Sereny 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Lette eague 1. Time on My Hands One can always tell when Dick is in the crowd, for he is usually ne center of attraction. He has been popular with everybody, specially the girls. Dick ' s future seems to go with the family ■adition of owning an excellent hotel. ANITA J. KLEEMAN i.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Band Student Sponsor 4; Class Treasurer 1; ire Warden 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain 4; Librarian 3, 4; chool Paper Staff 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Hoosier Girl ' s State 3. Lovely to Look At Anita is one of those persons who has a smile for everyone. he was one of the lucky girls to attend Girl ' s State last summer. Ihe wrote personalities lor the Devil ' s Journal this year and has leen one of our capable librarians during the last two years, Neeters hopes to attend college for a year or so after graduation RICHARD L. LEAS ..H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Fire Warde ootball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr, Play Crew , 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 4. Happy Talk Rick is that handsome boy whom we have seen cruising around n a red convertible. Rick has an athletic record to be proud of ie plans to go to college but has not decided what to take up. EVERETTE L. LINK H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Group 2; Noon League 3, 4. Gone Fishin ' Everelte is a modern Daniel Boone. He enjoys outdoor life ■ery much and has killed quite a number of different animals luring his years of hunting. Everette ' s ambition is to learn a trade, BARBARA LOCKHART L.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Fire Warden 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; ibrarian 4. Wedding Bells Barb is one of those people who sports a diamond ring on ler left hand. She has been active in home economics and in ' ri-Hi-Y. She seems to have a knack for helping those in trouble. Page 17 Heap Big Chiefs re Warden 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; School Paper SHARON ANN MARKER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 3; Fire Warden 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4. Someone to Watch Over Me Sharon has been a real student helper while acting as a librarian during the last two years. Her favorite pastime is writing letters. DAVID MESCHBERGER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. I ' m an Old Cowhand Dave is another of our hard working corn growers. He has helped F.F.A. in its year ' s work. Naturally, we hope that some day Dave ' s name will appear in the paper with the title Corn King. EDITH METTERT A.H.S. 4; A.A.A. 4. It ' s a Woman ' s World Edith was a new addition to our class. She originally hailed from Garrett. Her behavior has helped her win many friends. GERALD J. G. MUSSAK A.H.S. 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3 Football 3: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Jr. 3, 4; Noon League 3. Beer Barrel Polka Moose ' s great height has helped him in his athletic career. Though most of Jerry ' s spare time is spent in Fort Wayne, he has participated in many activities. His future plans are to become a mortician. Good luck, Jerry! DAN NEIDLINGER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff Class Editor 4; Basketball Statistician 3; Track 1, 2; Honor Group 1, 2. 3, Hi-Y Secretary 4; Noon League 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, Editor 4. Getting to Know You Dan has proven to be a student well deserving of many honors. He has worked hard throughout high school, which is shown by the fact that he has been number one on the honor roll all four years. We wish him all the luck in his career as an engineer. ROSE MARIE OPENLANDER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 2, 3; Chorus 2; Fire Warden 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Librarian 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Dark Eyes Rose will make someone a good secretary. Her ambition is to become just that or to obtain any other type of office job. Rose enjoys reading and doing exciting things. JAMES L. PALMER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 3; Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4: Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. I Whistle a Happy Tune Rod ' s green Studebaker has become very familiar to the students of A.H.S. Jim has proven to have special talent in the theatrical world. He has been on the play cast for two years. Jim ' s future consists of going to a good business college. ROSE MARIE PALUMBO A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Honor Group 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Teen-Y 1, 2; Teen-Y President 2; Hoosier Girl ' s State 3. Rose Marie Although Rose is more on the reserved side, we know that she is full of fun. Rose was a member of the honor roll her junior year and also was quite active in Teen-Y and Tri-Hi-Y. In the future Rose plans to take up nursing as a career. LINDA PATRICK A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2: Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Ir.-Sr. Play Crew 3, 4: School Paper Staff 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Girl ' s Stole Alternate 3. Somebody Goofed Louie is always smiling and getting a kick from anything. She has been active in the junior-senior play crew. Linda loves to dance and to play those mambo records. Her future plans are to get a job somewhere, and we wish her much luck. FRED GRAHAM QUANCE Teach Me Tonight Fred came to us from the deep South in the middle of his junior year. Since then he has made a great contribution in the sports department. He was also the secretary of the A.A.A. and chairman of the junior-senior play crew. Fred likes to work on cars during his leisure time and hopes to attend college this fall to study dentistry. Page 18 Heap Big Chiefs ISOBEL RICHARDSON A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Group 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4: Librarian 3; Teen-Y 1, 2; School Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Sophisticated Swing Issie was one of those girls who tried her best at everything she did. She has been invaluable in her work for the Devil ' s Journal. We wish Issie a lot of luck at I.U. MARY LOU ROMEISER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2; Assistant Librar- ian 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Vice Presi- dent 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; School Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2; Teen-Y Treasurer 2. Shake, Rattle and Roll Lou has shown her ability to have a good time no matter where or when it may be. She has been very active in Teen-Y and Tri-Hi-Y, having been an officer in both. In the future she hopes to further her education at I.U. CAROL ROUNTREE A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, 4; Teen-Y 1, 2. Call Me Careless Carol will always get along well with people because she has the habit of laughing at trouble. If anything happens at A.H.S., you can bet that Carol is in it. Carol ' s future plans are to attend Michigan State College. HERBY SCHWARTZ A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Clas, Fire Warden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3; Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 3, 4. Sweet Slumber Snortz is one of those boys who never says die. He is still trying to reach six feet. He has shown his humorous ability in his writing work for the annual. Herb ' s favorite pastime is golfing. GORDON D. SELLERS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Fire Warden 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Reporter 2; F.F.A. Secretary 3; F.F.A. President 4; Noon League 1. 4; School Paper Staff 2. Cornbelt Symphony Gordon has been one of A.H.S. ' s leading F.F.A, boys. He has served as reporter, secretary, and president of this club during his four years in it. Gordie ' s future plans are uncertain, but he soys that it will be either the navy or college. RICHARD E. SMITH A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Letterman ' s Club 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3; School Paper Staff 4; Boy ' s State Alternate 3. Open the Door, Richard! Richard is one of our ace physics students. No matter what he is asked, he is always ready with an answer. Richard ' s favorite pastime is making money, and whose isn ' t? We wish Richard a lot of luck in his future plans of becoming an engineer. lOHN DAVID SOUDER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 4; Track 1. 2; Football 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 3, 4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Noon League 1, 2; School Paper Staff 3. With These Hands John is noted throughout A.H.S. for his fine art work. You have proof of this right here in the Follies as John did a fine job as the art editor of this year ' s production. His hobbies are drawing and working with cars. John ' s ambition is to become a commercial artist. LARRY SPADE A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Firewarden 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Letterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1. What is This Thing Called Love? Digger has lent a hand in all sports. He is usually seen around the halls with one of the local girls. His future seems to be built around her though he may leave for a few years in college. STEVEN SPROTT A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Class President 2; Fire Ward- en 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Jr. Rotar- ian 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Twelfth Street Rag Steve has shown his ability by bringing us through the sopho- more year with flying colors. Steve likes to tinker with his car. We hope that Purdue will again receive a top-notch A.H.S. student. JANET MARVENE THOMAS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3: Chorus 3; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gitta Sereney 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 4. O, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning Janet ' s motto is go, go, go. This she surely has done in every- thing she has undertaken. She belonged to both play cast and play crew and was active in G.A.A. Janet would like to get a job and take voice lessons. Who knows? She may become an opera star! Page 19 Heap Big Chiefs BRYCE BEATSON TREADWELL A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band President 4; Track 1, 2, 3 ,4: Football 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3, 4; Jr. Rotarian 4; Noon League 1, 2: School Paper Staff 1, 2. Say It With Music Bryce was one of the few steady band members from the senior class. During his last year he served capably as band president. He was also one of Auburn ' s cindermen on the track team. Bryce ' s hobby is working with hi-fidelity audio equipment. His ambition is to become a doctor. GRANT VAN HORNE 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; Gitta Sereny 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: Jr.-Sr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Play Crew 4; Letterman ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4; School Paper Staff 4; Boy ' s State 3. Slow Poke Abe has proved to be a bright light in the senior class. His height has helped him win awards in track. Grant seems to be against all girls, but we know better. His future plans are to take up law and become a well-known lawyer. FRED WALTER Warden Football 1. A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Fii Hi-Y 3; Noon League 1, 2, 3, 4. Don ' t Fence Me In Fred brought the Harlem Globetrotters to A.H.S. with his antics on the basketball floor. He was another of the boys who ate a fast lunch at noon. In other words, he was an avid noon leaguer. His ambition is to work his way up in the Atlantic Pacific chain grocery stores. LA VERA WALTERS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Fire Warden 3; F.H.A. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Vice-President 4; Teen-Y 1. 2. Ma, He ' s Making Eyes at Me Punk has proven to be very active in G.A.A. for four years. She is another very intense record listener. La Vera ' s hobby is to spend a lot of her time swimming. Her future plans are to go to Chicago, but what she will do there she won ' t tell. WESLEY WARSTLER A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Agricultural Librarian 4. A Girl, A Girl Wesley has proved very capable in his association with the Future Farmers of America. Though sports are his favorite pastime, his future plans are to become a farmer, and we know he will make good. JOHN C. WEST A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 4: Basketball Manager 4; Honor Group 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Annual Staff 4. Beautiful Brown Eyes You must know him. John doesn ' t say much but thinks quite a lot. During his senior year, you might have seen John in the pre- game basketball huddle. John was not out there playing, but he did a very capable job as student manager. John likes to play golf when weather permits and hopes to attend college in the future. CARLENE WHITACRE A.H.S. 4; Chorus 4. My Friend Carlene was a welcome newcomer. She spends her leisure hours listening to records. She plans to be a hair specialist and become well-known. We wish her the best of luck. BRUCE WILLIAMS A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Warden 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Letterman ' s Club 3, 4. In the Mood Mud has helped A.H.S. control the pigskin on the field many times. Bruce would like to be a professional golfer after he has completed college. We deeply wish him lots of luck. RICHARD WINELAND A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Noon League 1, 2. 3. 4. Whistle While You Work Dick has been a faithful noon leaguer during his four years at A.H.S. Maybe this can be explained by the fact that Richard ' s hobby happens to be sports. His goal is to work for General Motors in Detroit. MARVIN WOODCOCK A.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A.A. 4; Fire Warden 1, 2, 3: F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Green Years Woody is one of our flyboys at A.H.S. He is taking cadet training at Baer Field. We can well understand that Marvin ' s future is tied up into being an Air Force pilot, and we wish him worlds of luck. Page 20 Seniors in the First Grade Gee, Boys, You ' re Cutel Seniors in the Fifth Grade Linda Patrick Graduates of Junior High Nancy Cox These Are Juniors! Well, There They Are Again Janie Haines What Beautiful Figures ' Those Remembered Barge Parties Gettin ' Wet? Lou ' s Parties Page 21 An Old Couple Hot, Al? Senior Class Prophecy As we look into our looking-glass to the year of 1975, we find the class of 1955 as follows: George Anderson is the center for the Minneapolis Lakers, and when not traveling, he takes care of his skunk hatchery. Space Man David Baker was the first man to reach the moon and, after finding the climate invig- orating, he has started a green cheese factory there. From last reports, we heard he was doing very well. Argyl Bassett and Billie Jo Boyce are the famous ear, eye, and toe specialists. They are residing in Hicksville with their thirteen deaf, blind, and toeless children. Bob Biddle is now the famous designer of the Biddle ' s Fiddles. Jim Blevins is night watchman at the 7 UP Bottling Works and part-time professor at the Blevins In- stitute for the Mentally Unbalanced. Sharon Burns is the famed dancer in New York at the Flamingo Club. Carolyn Burtzner is the mother of three sets of twins, and she and her hubby, when heard from last, were living in a two-room houseboat on Cedar Creek. Jim Covell died one year after he graduated from old A.H.S. The cause of his death has been diag- nosed as overwork. Nancy Cox is the corresponding secretary for the Lonely Hearts Club. She has married six times. Phyllis Croy is a recording star. Her latest record, Clementine, has sold more records than Eddie Fisher ' s I Don ' t Hurt Anymore. Pollyann DeCoursey has a huge bookie joint at Santa Anita. She has outlived her last four hus- bands, but a rumor has spread that she put Paris green in their root beer. Bernard Drerup is thrilling audiences all over the country with his dramatic, passionate love scenes. William Feagler is revising Webster ' s Dictionary. Another of his great sellers has been the Recapitu- lation of Saponaceous Aqua. Albert Gengnagel is now president of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Hootless Hoot Owls. Raymond and Irene Goe are happily married and are now exploring the Amazon Valley, looking for three-legged mosquitoes. John Gorden has discovered a new planet in his studies as professor of astronomy at Yale University. Reverend Jerry Greenfield is the world-famous evangelist. He is also famous for his world travels. Gwenadean Griffith is the woman ambassador to Lower Slobbvobia. She has proven her worth by keeping our nations peaceful. Shirley Grogg is the first woman ever to swim the Atlantic Ocean. It was quite a feat, especially carrying a friend with her. Mary Jane Haines is a woman taxi driver in Chicago. She also writes for the Chicago Daily Tribune. Ellen Hamman is warden at the Indiana State Woman ' s Prison at Indianapolis. Herbert Hildebrandt is the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In off season he sells helicopters. John Hursh is a criminal lawyer for John Dillinger and his gang. Business is slowl Paul Johnson and his wife Joyce Jordan have put together their talents and are the greatest comedy team since Lucy and Desi. Shirley King visits Auburn every year. She is the bearded lady in the carnival. Anita Kleeman is still at old A.H.S. She has become head English teacher and is trying to break Mr. Gumpp ' s record of 50 years of service. Richard Krick runs a show boat line on the Pacific Ocean. He gets his meals free and $10 besides. From the last report, we heard he is very happy. Richard Leas is the president of Alcoholics Anonymous. Everette Link is now a beauty operator in the famous beauty salon in Ashley. Barbara Lockhart, after the death of her husband, is now studying to be a woman undertaker. Sharon Marker is now a plumber in Waterloo. Before taking up this profession, she was a stock car driver. She certainly is in a cold and hot business! Page 22 Senior Class Prophecy David Meschberger is the famous breeder of cobless corn. Edith Mettert is another one of the ' 55ers who is deceased. She was a missionary in the deepest part of Africa, and the native head hunters beheaded her. George Miller has just been arrested for giving out candy in church to all the children. He is a dentist, and he strongly believes in good cavities. Jerry Mussak is a kindergarten teacher. Of course, he has had a lot of practice because he has twenty-three children of his own. Dan Neidlinger, after twenty years in college, has not graduated. It seems as if poor Dan just can ' t pass animal husbandry. Rose Openlander is an airline hostess and flies all over the world. lames Palmer is now a warden at the Girl ' s School at Clermont. Rumor is he has a girl friend there. Rose Palumbo is now scrubbing floors in Souder ' s Hospital. At least she is close to the medical profession which she loves. Linda Patrick is busy writing a book titled, Why the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. Janet Pearson is giving commercials on TV for ingrown toenails. Even though she is famous for her work, it has not gone to her head. Fred Quance is a salesman. On the last report, he is reported to be selling deep freezers to Eskimos. Isobel Richardson is a windo w washer in the United Nations Building in New York City. Mary Lou Romeiser is the fat lady traveling with the Sealtest Big Top. Carol Rountree is currently playing in the Metropolitan Opera, and she is singing, There Will Be No Teardrops Tonight. Herby Schwartz is a lion tamer for Ringling Brothers ' Circus. In spare time, he trains dancing fleas. Gordon Sellers has crossed a watermelon with a potato in hopes of getting a seedless watermelon. All that has come up so far is a potato full of seeds. Richard Smith is on a lecture tour in Bavaria. The topic of his lectures is The Art of Defending Yourself from the Girls. John Souder is painting water hydrants for the city. We are very proud of John because he is not letting his artistic ability be wasted. Larry Spade is the Chief of Police in Spencerville. For the past ten years, he has made only one arrest. We don ' t imagine Larry is overworked. Steve Sprott has remained a bachelor and is president of an eggnogg company in Kendallville. Janet Thomas has just been voted The Lady with the Most Beautiful Feet. This is easy to believe because in high school she was known for her manicured toenails. Bryce Treadwell runs a Used Packard Car Lot, and on the side he gives treatments for bald men. Grant Van Home is still serving his life term in Michigan City Prison for attempted murder of thir- teen senior girls. Fred Walter is the president of the Indianapolis Speedway. He has also set a record for winning the 500-mile race ten times in a row. LaVera Walters is a coverall model in New York. On the sly she also is a jockey in elephant races. Wesley Warstler is a famous marriage counselor in Moscow. He is trying to bet ter both marital and international relationships. John West is a caller for square dances at Bledsoe ' s Jubilee Joint, Carlene Whitacre is a professional tennis player. She just recently won the interplanetary tourney. Bruce Williams was a professional golfer and local pro of the Auburn Country Club. He had to retire because he was losing weight. Richard Wineland is now a speech teacher in the town of Ashley, Indiana, and also coach of those ever-famous Ashley Aces. Marvin Woodcock is manufacturing invisible suspenders to keep up strapless formals. He is a god- send to many women. Page 23 The Braves CLASS OFFICERS Wayne Hurni Gary Scott Dian Hoodelmier Janet Wilmot Allen Armstrong Johnnie Aschliman Nancy Barnhart Carolyn Bassett Michael Baxter Nick Beers Carolyn Boger Carolyn Browand Sandra Burgoyne Joan Calvin Judith Capen Ken Carpenter Larry Carper David Close Dorothy Dilley Sharon Donaldson Jack Foster Marilyn Foster Carol Freeman Jane Gee Harold George Richard Hamman Jerry Heffley Larry Heffley Jere Kessler William Killgallon Daniel Kinsey Jane Klock William Lock Verlin Lung Virginia Mauk Betty McConn Lucille Mettert Sharon Mitchell Marjorie Muzzillo Page 24 The Braves HONOR ROLL Dion Hoodelmier Donna Bartels Gary Scott Wayne Hurni Julia Ferguson Joyce Krueger Sue Quaintance Judith Steininger Janet Wilmot Norman Ochstein Linda Phillips Phillip Platter James Pommert Toni Powell Lionel Predmore Joseph Provines Layden Rieke Ellen Rowley Joseph Sanders Ernest Schumann Sally Short Larry Shoudel Morris Shall Jack Souder Kenneth Staggs Charlotte Timberlin Sharon Veale Anna Mae Walter Clodine Webb Michael Webb Curtis West Sandra West Barbara Wilson Harvey Wolff Carolyn Woodcock Kay Woodcox Harriet Wyne Beverly Yates Page 25 The Warriors CLASS OFFICERS Brian Baker Keith Patrick Barbara Collins Susan Trippel Carol Baumgartner Sandra Beber Philip Beck Robert Bishop Judith Blue Jerry Bowman Gary Bowser Jackline Bradley Sally Burtzner Julia Butz Merrill Cline Frederick Close Sharon Cochard James Coe Nila Cool Shirley Croy John Cutter Carl DeWitt Jane Dragoo Mary Drerup Richard Farmer Sandra Farmer James tiall Judith Hamilton James Harper Leola Hay Marsha Heffley Jerry Hess Ronald Hess Carl Hildebrandt Jayne Hinschlager Nancy Houghton Linda Jones David Jordan Katherine Korb Evana Lee James Lewis Melinda Lumm Nancy Lung Mary Manon Edward McDonald Edward Miller Page 26 The Warriors HONOR ROLL Brian Baker Barbara Collins Myrna Haines Mary Helen MontgomerY Mary Jane McKeon Margaret Means Jack Mitchener Philip Moody Larry Morr Virginia Oren Deanna Purdy DeWayne Purdy Barbara Rainier Joyce Refner Barbara Rice Glenn Richter Teddy Ridenour Deanna Rohm David Rolf Gerald Sanderson Richard Sapp Lynn Schultz Sally Shafer Jack Shaw Merlin Shaw Ronald Shaw Joe Shellenbarger John Sherwood Paul Smith Richard M. Smith Donald Stafford ,j ,JjJ Julienne Shook -f 5 ' ' ' Sally Sommers Mina Stebing Sharon Steeves William Stouder Jack Thomas Phillip Trout Thomas Tucker Ann Vallieu Richard Vauris Janet Weimer Ronald Weimer Jeonine Whitacre James Wildermuth Kay Wyne Page 27 Little Demons CLASS OFFICERS Richard Morr Donald Allison Anne Klock Karen Jordan Stephen Andres Janet Baker Jeanne Bassett Larry Beber Jacob Blevins Larry Bogard Franklin Boger Harold Brandon Beverly Brown David Brown Frederick Brown Jerry Carmer Mary Cline Charles Collins Sheron Conner Patricia Crooks Sue Donaldson Anne Drerup Nancy Engelbert Sandra Ennis Richard Foster Jane Gingrich Richard George Ruthan Goings Jerry Good David Habig Sue Heitz John Herbolsheimer Marilyn Johnson Jane Ketel Dennis Ketzenberger Rebecca King Sarah Kinsey William King Susan Knauer Patricia Krontz Jo Ann Kruse Lois Lemper Judith Little Michael Long David Magnuson Richard Martin Page 28 Little Demons HONOR ROLL Richard Morr Natalie Bair Lynda Dunn William Eden Roberta Holdeman Martha McComas Marlene Welly Jack McAninch Bonnie McCann Dennis McCammon Donald McNutt Mary Ann Miller Frederick Mock Kent Musser Larry Musser Mary Lou Odenkirk Richard Olds Sally Openlander Eugene Patee Edwin Perkins Ruthan Porter Jeffrey Powell Ben Quaintance Nancy Ratrie William Rediger Jack Reynolds Sharon Ropp Larry Sanderson Suzanne Schramm Sara Shaw James Schultis Tom Schultis Ronald ShuU Sandra Silberg Max Simanton Richard L. Smith Jerry Songer Rita Souder John Stafford Jerry Stairhime Sandra Sleeves Roberta Steininger Jane Strong Steven Thimlar Gloria Tincher Glenna Trout Carol Vise Jeri Walter Pat Walter James Ward Ronald Wilcoxson Judith Wilmot Robert Winebrenner Carl Winebrenner Gloria Woodcock i (Km f Page 29 HEAP Bie CHIEFS pernor aass 0« Ane Bound ' A Sa esraen ' Tor it is not the end but just the beginning. How true this saying is as applied to the Class of 1955. This class, which began life at A.H.S. only a little over four short years ago, now stands at the advent of an even greater adventure: that of life itself. The four years spent here will live in the minds of every member of the Big Chiefs as four of the best years of their lives. Leading the class scholastically were Dan Neid- linger, Janet Pearson, George Miller, and Carolyn Burtzner. Athletic honors for the Big Chiefs were achiev- ed by Jim Blevins, Eddie Hildebrandt, Fred Quance, Larry Spade, David Baker, Bernard Dre- rup, William Feagler, Richard Leas, John Souder, Bruce Williams, Jerry Mussak, Herb Schwartz, Richard E. Smith, Bryce Treadwell, Grant Van Home, and Argyl Bassett. Those who were chosen to govern the seniors were John Hursh, president; Al Gengnagel, vice- president; Bernard Drerup, secretary, and Car- olyn Burtzner, treasurer. The job of class sponsor was capably undertaken by Mr. Thomas Furber. The class mothers were Mrs. Fred Jordan and Mrs. Harold Gengnagel. The Big Chiefs were proud to have a cheer leader among their ranks, she being Janet Pear- son. Janet was not only a cheer leader her senior year but she was also cheer leader during her junior year. Pago 30 THE BRAVES Move ih ' y? This is the class that has had the job of raising the cash for the Junior-Senior Banquet. These Braves also run the football stand and sell Christ- mas cards. Then they achieve the lifelong satis- faction of becoming seniors! The elected class officers were: president, Wayne Hurni; vice president, Gary Scott; secre- tary, Dion Hoodelmier; treasurer, Janet Wilmot; sponsor, Cecil Young; class mothers, Mrs. William Killgallon and Mrs. Ray Heffley. With this type of leadership, the juniors had a very succesful year. The athletes in this class w ere: John Aschliman, Nick Beers, Ken Carpenter, Wayne Hurni, William Killgallon, Dan Kinsey, William Lock, Norman Ochstein, Layden Rieke, Joe Sanders, Gary Scott, Morris ShuU, Jack Souder, Kenny Staggs, Ernest Schumann, Michael Baxter, Harold George, Jerry Heffley, and Lionel Predmore. The tops in the class w ere: Dian Hoodelmier, Donna Bartels, Gary Scott, Wayne Hurni, Julia Ferguson, Joyce Krueger, Sue Quaintance, Judy Steininger, and Janet Wilmot. Page 31 THE WARRIORS 00 ° bougWs The Warriors are now beginning to feel like old-timers around A.H.S. The sophs were in- deed an ambitious crew. They got their class machine in full motion this year with almost all of the members of the class backing different or- ganizations and entermg wholeheartedly into all the school activities and projects. The Warriors were represented very adequate- ly in the sports department. Those who added to the cause were: Gary Bowser, John Cutter, Dave Jordan, Larry Morr, Joe Shellenbarger, John Sher- wood, Brian Baker, Jerry Hess, Carl Hildebrandt, David Rolf, Jack Shaw, Merlin Shaw, Paul Smith, Richard M. Smith, William Stouder, Phil Trout, Jim Wildermuth, Fred Close, Jim Lewis, Ed McDonald, and Jim Moody. Scholastic honors of the class went to Brian Ba- ker, Barbara Collins, Myrna Haines, and Mary Helen Montgomery. Those who took the responsibilities as class leaders were; Brian Baker, president; Keith Pat- rick, vice-president; Barbara Collins, secretary and Susan Trippel, treasurer. The duty of spon- soring the class was vested in Mr. Glen Kuechler, and assisting him, as class mothers, were Mrs Gerald Oren and Mrs. Howard Scherer. The sophomores held two extravaganzas ' during the year, both of which were gala affairs Page 32 LITTLE DEMONS en Those Little Demons we saw wandering around the halls in a confused daze were the graduates of the 8th grade. However, the fresh- men quickly organized their class and elected the necessary officers. The class officers were: president, Richard Morr; vice-president, Don Allison; secretary, Anne Klock; treasurer, Karen Jordan; sponsor, Randall Lawson; class mothers, Mrs. Lloyd Cline and Mrs. Don Allison. The freshmen muscle men were: Don Allison, Steve Andres, Larry Bogard, Fred Brown, Jerry Carmer, Ronnie Shull, Jeri Walter, Charles Cof- fin, Richard George, John Herbolsheimer, Dennie Ketzenberger, Michael Long, Max Simanton, James Ward, Jack McAninch, Fred Mock, Richard Morr, Ed Perkins, Jeff Powell, William Rediger, John Stafford, Jerry Songer, Jake Blevins, William Eden, and David Magnuson. The brains of the class of 58 were: Richard Morr, Natalie Bair, Linda Dunn, William Eden, Roberta Holdeman, Martha McComas, and Mar- lene Welly. Page 33 Seniors Studying??? Democratic Caucus Attention, Dian Gettin ' Down the Cobwebs Skeet ' s Famous Tests Just Plain Dirt Smuk, the Inspector The Big Blow- Nose to the Grind Find your place, Sally? No Speak English? Heap Big Peddler Beeg Sombrero, Sehor The Boosters Meet Page 34 SCHOOL LIFE Page 35 SEPTEMBER 7 — The first day of school led into another nine long months. 8 — The Warriors held a tribal meeting and elected the following officers: president, Wayne Hurni; vice-president, Gary Scott; secretary, Dian Hoodelmier; treasurer, Janet Wilmot. 10 — The Decatur Yellow Jackets got their stingers brok- en when they tried to sting the Auburn Red Devils. The final score, 41-0. This was the first game of the season. 16 — Auburn B defeated Concordia by a score of 7-6. 17 — The Washington Clay Colonels did not have Paul Revere to spur them on in their game against the Red Devils. Auburn 12, Washington Clay 0. The A. A. A. held its election today. Its chosen leaders were Ed Hildebrandt, president; Fred Quance, secretary. 20 — The Big Chiefs held a pow-wow and elected the following to lead the tribe: president, John Hursh: vice- president, Albert Gengnagel; secretary, Bernard Drerup; treasurer, Carolyn Burtzner. The Teen-Y had its first meeting for the whole school year and organized the group. 21— The Tri-Hi-Y held its first meeting tonight. 22 — The Braves chose as their leaders for this year: president, Brian Baker; vice-president, Keith Patrick; sec- retary, Barbara Collins; treasurer, Susan Trippel. 23 — The Auburn B team was defeated by Garrett by a score of 19 - 0. 24 — The Bluffton Tigers got their growl stolen by the Red Devils by a score of 24 - 13. 28 — Janet Pearson, Toni West, and Sandra Burgoyne were the lucky Indian maidens this year who were chosen as yell leaders for the rest of the year. 29 — The Little Demons chose the following to trouble the higher tribesmen: president, Dick Morr: vice-president, Don Allison: secretary, Anne Klock; treasurer, Karen Jordan. 30 — John Slone gave a talk on his collection of guns and also demonstrated some of them. This was our first assembly program of the year and a most interesting one. Auburn B team defeated Kendallville by a 12-7 score. OCTOBER 1 — Our first day off. This little vacation was for the fair. The Concordia Cadets had some of the starch taken out of them by the Auburn Red Devils by a score of 32 - 6 The Hi-Y had its gruesome initiation tonight. 4 — The Teen-Y held a meeting to plan for the rest of the year. Members also planned their big party in November. 7 — The F.F.A. held a meeting tonight. Auburn B team again defeated Kendallville here by a score of 5-0. 8 — The Nappanee Bulldogs were bitten by the Auburn Red Devils, 13-6. 12 — Back to School Night was held so that parents could see what their Indians have been doing for the first month of school. 13 — Tri-Hi-Y held an impressive formal initiation this evening. All mothers were invited. 14 — The annual staff was chosen 15 — The Kendallville Comets had a great plunge to earth — Auburn 21, Kendallville 7. 20 — Another group of Tigers were robbed of their growl. Warsaw was defeated by Auburn — score 39- 15. 21-22 — A relief for everyone — Teachers Association vacation. 29 — Garrett Railroaders had heap big smoke but no fire in their game. Auburn defeated them 13-7. This game completed an undefeated season for the Auburn Red Devils. Congratulations, boys! Those Appreciated Assemblies! Stand Back! Oil, to be G Cheer Leader Our Queen, Ladean Heap Big Chief Where ' d It Go, Mike? Which One ' s the Mike? Conference Goers Auburn ' s Pigskin Fctns Poverty Stricken Schwartz Are you twenty-one? Steppin ' Out, Nick? NOVEMBER 1 — Things got rolling for our mock election when rep- resentatives of each party spoke in front of the assembly for their favorite candidates. 2 — Our mock election was held- The Republicans got the edge over the Democrats. 3 — A representative of the Air Force came to A.H.S. to talk to the Big Chiefs and the Warriors. 4 — The Future Homemakers of America met in the Community Tepee to discuss homemaking problems. 5 — The Teen-Y sponsored a Sadie Hawkins Day Dance this evening. 8 — Dr. Lloyd Collins gave an interesting lecture about liquid air. During the lecture he gave demonstrations to illustrate his points. 10 — Tri-Hi-Y held another meeting. 11-12 — The Big Chiefs and the Warriors showed their theatrical genius in the play, Clementine, directed by Mrs. Morgan. 16 — The chorus sponsored a skating party held at the skating rink. They had a fine party and a good turnout. Junior Town Meeting was held at Fort Wayne South Side today. Representing Auburn were Janet Pearson, Iso- bel Richardson, Carolyn Burtzner, Nick Beers, and Grant Van Home. The topic for discussion was Do our cities offer enough recreation for teen-agers? 18 — Football awards were given in front of the assem- bly to the heroes of our football squad. 20 — G.A.A, Playday turned out to be a happy day for the G.A.A. girls. Auburn ' s opponents were toppled. 24 — The Marion Giants were too big lor the Auburn Red Devils. Auburn was defeated 61-49. 25 — Couldn ' t you just smell that turkey roasting? Yes, sir, it was vacation time once again. 27 — Tonight produced the first victory for Auburn for the basketball season. We fought our way through the Concordia Cadets, 51-49. DECEMBER 1 — December got a good send-off with a Hi-Y meeting held this evening. 2 — F.F.A. meeting was held this evening. The T B drive got off to a good start today. The Big Chiefs found out their capabilities by taking General Aptitude Tests. 4 — Auburn won its second game by nipping the Peru Tigers by a score of 50 - 45. 6 — Teen-Y held a pow-wow at the Canteen tonight. 8 — Bryce Treadwell and Richard Smith, our two repre- sentatives to the Mock General Assembly for high school students, held at Purdue, talked in front of the assembly of their experiences while they were at Purdue. 10 — The Big Chiefs were at it again. More tests. This time it was scholarship tests. The Garrett Railroaders could not get up anough steam to pass the Auburn Red Devils. The result was 44-39 in favor of Auburn. 11 — The North Side Redskins scalped the Auburn Red Devils by a score of 57 - 55. 13 — Today was starting day for the used clothing drive. Page 37 Rarin ' to Go Christmas Play Watch that Eye, Sharon The Bell Co. Scientist Secret, Burchie? Watch the Birdie 15 — The Hi-Y held a meeting this evening. Also the Little Demons held a class party 17 — The South Side Archers winged the Auburn five by Q 61 -46 victory. 18 — The Red Devils were sliced in half by the LaPorte Slicers with a score of 70 - 69. 20— All A.H.S. maidens got together at a joint Tri-Hi-Y Teen-Y meeting. Mrs. Overmeyer gave a talk about bettering yourself. 22 — Hurrah! Vacation was here at last. 23 — Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, and Teen-Y went Christmas carol- ing to lighten the hearts and bring cheer to the people. 25 — We hope Rudolph lighted your roof top this year as he did ours. 29 — The big night was here at last tor the Christmas formal. This year it was Snowflake Fantasy. JANUARY 1 — Happy New Year! Did you make your New Year ' s resolutions to improve yourself in the coming year? They are made to be broken, you know! This was the big day of the Bluffton Tourney. Auburn was competing against Alexandria, Bluffton, and Kendall- ville for the honors Auburn lost a heartbreaker, a double overtime, to Alexandria by a score of 55 - 53. But we won the consolation game by defeating Bluffton 67-63 3 — It was back to school for another long stretch. Get your thinking cap on and set your teeth to face it. Teen-Y held its first meeting of the new year at the Y to plan for the new year. 5 — Hi-Y held its first meeting this month at the Canteen to plan ahead. 7 — Randy Lawson held a pep session to ready the students for the Kendallville game. Auburn streaked ahead of the Kendallville Comets by a score of 50 - 40 8 — The Elkhart Blue Blazers blazed a trail right through the Auburn Red Devils in Alumni Gym for a 78-57 score. 12- -Mrs. Mendenhall discussed beauty and hair styles with the Tri-Hi-Y members. This was the club ' s first meeting this year. 13 — Mr. Tomko talked to the Big Chiefs concerning Social Security. 14 — The Mcintosh five stung the Angola Hornets to the tune of a 65 - 54 score. Killgallon led the locals by rolling up 21 points. 17 — Mrs. Quance visited the Teen-Y and showed films on narcotics and alcohol. 19 — Freshmen and new students took I.Q. tests today. The Chief of Police visited the Hi-Y and showed slides on traffic accidents and told some of his experiences. 19-21 — A representative of the Employment Bureau of Fort Wayne spent three days here interviewing the Big Chiefs and helping them find the work they are fitted for. 20 — The Future Farmers of America and the Future Homemakers of America held a joint meeting to discuss what they both have been doing and to have some fun. 21 — Well, kids, half a year is over. Dig in and work, and before you realize it the year will be nearing its end. The Decatur Yellow Jackets had better hide their colors. Page 38 They were pricked by the Auburn Red Devils, 62-61. 22 — The Auburn Red Devils must have got their smoke signals crossed. South Bend Riley defeated us, 72 - 65. 26 — Representatives from a large number of colleges came to A.H.S. for the annual College Night. Many juniors and seniors and their parents attended to learn of many opportunities beyond high school. 28 — Mr. Otto Schaact, an opera singer, surprised the students of A.H.S. with a very fine program and talked about how lucky we are to live in the United States. 28 — The Central Tigers got a bad scare but came out on top of the Red Devils, 50 - 46. FEBRUARY 2 — The Hi-Y boys were entertained by Dr. Hippensteel who gave an interesting speech on the doctor ' s profession. 4 — The Red Devils ended 5 points short of the Hartford City Airedales at the opponent ' s gym. A total of 68 free throws were attempted by both squads. Final score, 55 - 50. 5 — The South Bend Adams Eagles flew away in the last quarter and clipped the Red Devils by a 77 to 57 tally. The Auburn squad held the lead several times but, being weakened by the flu, they fell behind in the last stanza. 7 — Teen-Y held another meeting at the Y. 10 — Mr. Miller announced the opening of the Foreign Correspondence Club today. 11 — The Auburn Red Devils squeezed past the Bluffton Tigers by one point in an overtime game. We got the de- ciding point just before the gun. The final score, 50 - 49. 12 — The towering Warsaw Tigers dropped the Red Devils on our own floor by a 54 to 49 decision. This was the first game of the season that the Red Devils did not get ahead of their opponents some time in the game. 14 — The hearts were really flying today and many sus- picious looks were cast between classes as this is the only day in the year that is called Valentine ' s Day. 15 — The sophomores whooped it up in a party tonight in the little gym. 16 — The Noon League wound up its season today with the records showing that Grant Van Home ' s team was the champ with 10 wins and 4 losses. Mr. Charles Smith entertained the Hi-Y boys with inter- esting color slides of the national parks. 18 — The Red Devils sank the Huntington Vikings ' ship when they rolled to a 75 to 59 victory to wind up the sea- son ' s regular play. Next comes the Sectional! 23 — The Red Devils opened their sectional play by de- feating the Pleasant Lake five by a 67 to 50 score. 24 — The Auburn five advanced to the semi-finals in the sectional by polling 76 points to the Salem Center Cardinals ' 61. 25 — Rah! Rah! A pep session was held in the gym to- day to get us in the right spirit for the sectional finals tomorrow. 26 — The Lawson men won the afternoon session, elim- inating Butler by a 56 to 52 score. Hurrah! The Devils won their seventh straight sectional crown by defeating the Angola Hornets in a close one by a 65 to 57 tally. On to the Regional! The Form Devine Victorious Devils Digger, the Shop Shark Bite Your Tongue, Janie? All Ready to Go Page 39 MARCH 2— What! Not another Hi-Y meeting? 3 — The Future Farmers of America held another session in the httle gym. 4 — Tests, tests, tests! Everyone knows when it is the end of another six weeks. Only two more six weeks to go! 5 — The Auburn Red Devils defeated Monmouth in the Regionals by a score of 82 - 67, but lost to North Side in the evening game by a score of 66 - 56. 7 — Teen-Y girls had another meeting tonight at the Y. 9 — Tri-Hi-Y took its turn at a session at the Canteen. 10 — Ouch! Grade cards came out today. The Foreign Correspondence Club held a writin ' session. 11 — The U. S. Navy recruiter tried to talk the boys into joining the Navy today. 16 — Oh me, another Hi-Y meeting tonight. 17_The F.H.A. and the F.F.A. got together for a Saint Patrick ' s Day party. The wearing o ' the green sprouted around the halls today as this is St. Patrick ' s Day. 21 — Teen-Y was again entertained at the Canteen. 23— Oh, no! Not another Tri-Hi-Y meeting! 24 — Hi-Y held its annual Sandwich Day in the big gym. The proceeds went to the underprivileged children. 25 — Miss Shirley Duncan had a very interesting assem- bly program in the little gym this afternoon. She spoke about a bicycle tour through Australia. 26— The American Legion announced the winners of the essay contest in 1954. In the junior and senior group, Marcia Close won first prize and Ladean Manon took sec- ond. In the freshman and sophomore group, Barbara Rai- nier won first place and Dian Hoodelmier took second. 30 — Carl Detrick, owner of the 113 Restaurant, enter- tained the basketball players with his annual dinner. Dee has been entertaining the basketball team for the past seven years. APRIL I — School ' s out! April fool. 4 — No, please, not another Teen-Y meeting! 5 — The parents and teachers got together to discuss mutual problems in a regular P.T.A. meeting. The discus- sion was led by Mr. Sterling Shaw from Purdue University, and officers were then elected. 6 — Oh, well, Hi-Y had another session. 7 — This time the Future Farmers of America tried to plot something in a meeting. The Junior Chamber of Commerce gave tests to boys who wished to compete in the Annual Road-E-O. 8 — Hurray! No more school! At least until next Wed- nesday. Easter or spring vacation starts today. 13 — Back to the old grind. Startin ' off right with a Tri- Hi-Y meeting at the Canteen. 14 — Mr. Miller held another Foreign Correspondence Club meeting. The Auburn F.T.A. met with the Angola FT. A. for a potluck supper and regular meeting. 15 — Whoopee! Only six more weeks to go. Today was the day the grades went in on the fifth six weeks. The seniors visited the International Harvester on their Bill and Dan Now, Jerry] Interesting Assembly Top Notch Tooters The Chow Line Love That Smile, Keithl Page 40 Mr. Gorrell Demonstrates Banquet Goers All Eyes on the Mole Pop Looks Hungry! Posing? Ever Happy Graduates annual trip. Those who made the trip were required to write a theme on what they had learned from the visit. 18 — Teen-Y had another session at the Canteen. 19 — Auburn stung the Angola Hornets by the score of 70 ' 3 to 38%. 20— Hi-Y took its turn at the Y again. 21 — The Future Homemakers and Future Farmers of America held their last joint meeting of the year. The Fremont Eagles hand the Auburn Red Devils track team a 61 to 48 defeat at Earl Carr Memorial Field. 22 — The freshmen class held a shindig. 23 — The Auburn thinly-clads finished in 12th place with 11 points in the Goshen Relays. 25 — The Girls ' Athletic Association had a large banquet with all the trimmings as they wound up the year ' s less strenuous activities. The Auburn thinly-clads were defeated by Kendallville, 57 to 52. 27— Tri-Hi-Y took over at the Y tonight, 29 — The Spring Concert was held at the gym and there was a very large attendance to hear the musicians. 30 — The Red Devils scored only 6 1 35 points in the Kokomo Relays. MAY 2 — Teen-Y held its last meeting of the school year with next year ' s officers presiding. 3 — The Red Devils were nosed out by the Central Cath- olic track team in a triangular track meet held at the St. Vincent ' s Villa Field in Fort ' Wayne. The Auburn thinlv- clads placed second and defeated Concordia with 49% points. 4 — Hi-Y wound up this year ' s activities at the Canteen. The parents of the students came to school to view the past work of their offspring in the spring exhibit. 5 — A tie score! Auburn and Butler finished with 54 ' 2 points each. 6 — The annual Junior and Senior Banquet was held at Pokagon State Park as the upperclassmen whooped it up at their last big get together this year. 10 — The Red Devils lost to the Garrett Railroaders by a 66 to 43 tally in 1954. 1 1 — Tri-Hi-Y ended its season ' s meetings as next year ' s seniors ran the meeting to prepare for next year. 12 — The Future Homemakers of America held their last meeting, and this wound up the meeting this year for all the clubs. 13 — The Red Devils scored 12 5 6 points to win fifth place in the sectional track meet held at the Fort Wayne North Side Field. 20 — Auburn came out with a goose egg at the regional track meet today. 22 — The Baccalaureate service for the Class of 1955 was held at the Methodist Church. The Reverend Israel C. Gorden of the First Church of the Brethren gave an inspir- ing sermon to the seniors. 23 — The juniors were rulers today as the seniors started their Senior V eek and waited for Commencement. 25 — The Senior Class of 1955 walked the last mile to- night when they received their hard-earned diplomas at the commencement exercises hi=ld in the Alumni gym. Doctor Fred Luches, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Evanston, Illinois, was the main speaker. 27 — The old oaken doors of A.H.S. again close for the summer vacation and the seniors move out to make room for the incoming freshmen next year. Page 41 My Arm, Madam F.T.A. Meeting Gab Session Bashful, Jeanne? Canteen Cleaners What! Another F.T.A. Meeting? Big Party! Party Goers Pose Page 42 .uilLsj. iL -XuJJ ..rMA i).,L urn- ' ju - L -UU - Page 43 Editorial After twelve years of schooling and learning, the Class of 1955 has at last reached that long awaited goal — Graduation. As a memento to all our friends, we have prepared the Follies of 1955. It represents hard work and effort on the part of the staff and others who have helped in any way. Preparations were started in May, 1954, when the dummy was laid out to provide a bare out- line for the staff. In September, the entire crew buckled down to tackle their individual jobs. Flash bulbs went off at all hours; typewriters were frequently heard at the high school as the columnists got out their copy; shoes wore out as the advertisers made their daily rounds; classes were visited by annual salesmen; Mr. Love got a few gray hairs after correcting copy over and over again; and at last the bottle and scissors were put away after another A.H.S. annual had been completed for our classmates and friends. In May, the Follies of 1955 was presented to the public for inspection, laughs, and memories. None of this could have been possible without the aid of many. First of all, we wish to thank Mr. Miller, our principal, who spent many long hours with us in assembling all parts of the annual. The staff is also indebted to Mr. Love who gctve his time and efforts in helping to improve the diction and grammar of the Follies. A beautiful cover carrying out the theme was prepared by the S. K. Smith Company through the help of Mr. Jack Bundy. And what is an annual without pictures ' This task was superbly accomplished by Davis Studio. Mr. Thomas Broom from the Fort Wayne Engraving Company showed us the art of as- sembling the pictures. Our boards were collected regularly by Mr. Joseph Todd who deserves much credit for his ability in getting the plates to us swiftly. Our journalistic efforts were brought out successfully by the Auburn Printing Company. The Heckman Bindery deserves much credit for its successful job of securely binding the Follies together. And last but not least, we wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to the merchants and businessmen of our community who hove taken advertising space in our annual. Without their generosity, this annual could not have been presented. In conclusion, dear readers and classmates, may you find enjoyment and many happy mem- ories as you turn back the pages of time when- ever you open this annual. It is with this hope and wish that we, the Class of 1955, present the Follies to you. — Janet Pearson MAJOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief Janet Pearson Associate Editor Carolyn Burtzner Photographer Argyl Bassett Business Manager „ Albert Gengnagel Art Editor John Souder Advertising Manager Joyce Jordan Page 44 MINOR STAFF Organization Editor Isobel Richardson Asst. Advertising Manager __ Sharon Burns Athletic Editors John West Bernard Drerup School Life Editors Richard M. Smith Polly Ann DeCoursey Humor Editors Mary Lou Romeiser Herby Schwartz Dramatic Editor John Hursh Sales Manager Steven Sprott Class Editors Dan Neidlinger Jerry Greenfield Copy Editor Herbert Hildebrandt Music Editor Bryce Treadwell Vocational Editors . ._ Gordon Sellers Gw enadean Griffith Junior Editor - Sharon Veale Junior Business Manager __ _ Wayne Hurni Page 45 Hi-Y The Hi-Y Club is composed of thirty-eight soph- omore, junior, and senior boys. Mr. James Cool, faculty adviser, and Mr. Gene Holdeman, Y sponsor, have guided the club through another successful and enjoyable year. The club holds its meetings the first and third Wednesday of each month. The officers elected to lead the club were Albert Gengnagel, president; Herbert Hildebrandt, vice- president; Dan Neidlmger, secretary; Wayne Hur- ni, treasurer; and David Baker, chaplain and sergeant-at-arms. On September 30 a group of the members at- tended a joint district conference with Tri-Hi-Y and Teen-Y at Howe, Indiana. The group came home with many helpful ideas to improve their club. November 17 was the night the Hi-Y held its initiation dance. They had their traditional Kan- garoo Court. This affair was shared with the other two clubs. Several times during the year the members were entertained by movies and various speak- ers. Interesting programs of the club this year in- cluded educational talks by a doctor, a teacher, a state trooper, an F.B.I, agent, and a man from WIN-T. Hi-Y also enjoyed several joint meetings with Tri-Hi-Y and Teen-Y. The Hi-Y raised funds by sponsoring a Sand- wich Day at the high school on March 24. Through these activities, formulated by efficient committees, Hi-Y has maintained its motto: To create, maintain, and to extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. First ro Second Thiid r Fourlh Fifth re G. Van Home, W. Hurni, D. Neidlinger, Mr. Holdeman, Mr. Cool, A. Gengnagel, H. Hildebrandt, F. Ouance w: D. Kinsey, M. Webb, D. Close, R. Smith, R. Leas, B. Drerup, J. Souder. H. Wineland, L. Heffley. M. Clii ■: J. Hess, F. Walter, P. Trout, L. Morr, S. Sprott, J. Hursh, H. Schwartz, G. Richter, B. Baker, W. Stouder. w: R. Smith, D. Jordan, F. Close, R. Hess, P. Beck, K. Patrick, R. Bishop, J. Hefiley, B. Treadwell, M. Shull. : J. Shaw, R. Krick, N. Beers, J. Cutter, J. Mussak, J. Moody. A. Bassett, I. Palmer. Palumbo, M. Haines, Mrs. Holdeman, Miss Wood, Second row; S. Groqg, L. Patrick, I. Richardson, N. Cox, B. Yates, L, Phillips, C. Freeir.an Third row: I, Steininger, C. Rountree, G. Griffith, B. Lockhart. S. Burns, S. Marker, E. Hamn Fourth row: C. Webb, J. Copen, C. Browand, A. Walters, C. Bassetl, I. Krueger, D. Hoode mer, M, Romeiser, P. 1. Boyce, R. Openlander. , S. Short, D. Bartels. ier, S. West, S. Burgoyne, J. Wilmot. Fifth D. Dilley, J. Ferguson, T. Powell, E. Rowley, K. Woodcox, S. Veale, B. Wil; Tri-Hi-Y The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y Club is to promote clean speech, clean sportsmanship, clean schol- arship, and clean living. The Tri-Hi-Y Club is made up of forty-five jun- ior and senior girls. The club ' s sponsors are Miss Wood, the high school adviser, and Mrs. Gene Holdeman, the adviser from the local Y.M.C.A. The Tri-Hi-Y meetings usually consist of guest speakers after a short business meeting. The speakers this year were Mrs. Roger Wertenber- ger, who spoke and showed slides on Europe, and Mrs. Mendenhall, who gave beauty tips and established those ever-remembered Coke Par- ties. Also, a teacher came and outlined her field of work. On September 30 a group of the officers of Tri- Hi-Y attended a joint district conference with Hi-Y and Teen-Y at Howe, Indiana. Along with its regular meetings, Tri-Hi-Y has shared joint meet- ings with Hi-Y and Teen-Y. One of these joint ac- tivities was Christmas caroling around the city. Again this year the Tri-Hi-Y helped the Hi-Y with their annual project of Sandwich Day, which was a big success. The last meeting of the year was a grand potluck supper. The very efficient officers elected for this year were Joyce Jordan, president; Mary Lou Romeiser, vice president; Carolyn Burtzner, secretary; Polly DeCoursey, treasurer; Anita Kleeman, chaplain; and Gwen Griffith, sergeant-at-arms. The club has done much to live up to its motto: To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. Page 47 The Future Homemakers of America The F.H.A. is a club composed of thirty-six members. It is open to anyone wishing to join. Toward New Horizons is the club motto which expresses the purpose of the organization. The club colors are red and white, and the flower is the red rose. Since 1946, the F.H.A. has been an affiliated member of the National Organization of the Fu- ture Homemakers of America. Once a month the club holds a business meet- ing with discussions, songs, and recreation. A willing and tireless member of the club is Miss Shadinger, the club sponsor. The president is Jane Gee; vice president, Sally Short; secretary, Mar- jorie Muzzillo; treasurer, Sharon Mitchell; report- er, Virginia Mauk; parliamentarian, Betty Mc- Ccmn; historian, Janet Wilmot; song leader, Janet Thomas; and pianist, Barbara Lockhart. F.H.A. also thanks the club mothers for their help, Mrs. Wyne, Mrs. Short, and Mrs. Mauk. The club raises funds by selling candy and ice cream and by receiving small donation dues from each member of the club. In May the girls held a formal banquet at which they installed their new officers for the coming year. Each year the F.H.A. Club sends represent- atives to a fall and spring district meeting and to a summer state meeting. The girls who have at- tended report that it is well worth the time and money. First row: V. Mauk, S. Mitchell, M. Muzzillo, J. Thomas, Miss Shadingsr, J. Gee, S. Short, B. McCann, I. Wilmot. Second row: M. Foster, S. Donaldson, B. Brown, C. Boger, S. Schaffer, D. Purdy, B. McCann, S. Openlander, M. Odenkirk. I. Kruse. Third row; J. Wilmot, G. Woodcock, L. Mettert, H. Wyne, S. Donaldson, M. Welly, R. Goings, L. Jones, I. Hefner. Fourth row: I. Weimer, C. Woodcock, G. Griffith, B. Lockhart, J. Calvin, A. Vallieu. Cls ■f4i m ■- ' ■■ o n . i- ■ ' IL ■ lll . W«|wv First row: L. Carper, J. Sherwood, I. Heffley, G. Sellers, Mr. Deck, L. Heffley, G. Anderson, P. Smith. Second row; R. Wilcoxson, V. Lung, W. Warstler, M. Woodcock, D. Meschberger, J. Thomas, R. L. Smith, L. Sander; Third row: I. Gorden, J. Foster, J. Provines, R. Hamman, J. Schultis, T. Schultis, E. McDonald, F. Boger. Fourth row: J. Walter, R. Weimer, M. Shaw, C. Hildebrandt, D. Stafford, G. Sanderson. The Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America is a national or- ganization which is open to students of vocational agriculture. There were twenty-five members in the Auburn chapter this year. The chapter sent representatives to both district and state meetings this year and took part in many state activities. Gordon Sellers won third place in a District III essay contest. The essay was entitled The Facts about Price Supports. The chapter strives to promote better leader- ship, better agriculture, and better cooperation in the school and community. Meetings were held twice a month. The club enjoyed movies and speakers which were obtain- ed by Larry Heffley who was chairman of the en- tertainment committee. The club also enjoyed recreation after the meetings and sponsored a basketball team. The last meeting of the year was a father and son banquet that was sponsored by the losers in the pest contest. This year the club promoted a hog project, a pest contest, and the selling of Jello and garden seeds. It also promoted a project in cooperation with the county agriculture groups. The advisory board sponsored F.F.A. on on all day field trip. The officers for this year were: Gordon Sellers, president; Jerry Heffley, vice president; Paul Smith, treasurer; Larry Heffley, secretary; John Sherwood, reporter; George Anderson, sentinel; and Mr. Deck, adviser. Those who received the green hand degree were: Franklin Boger, James Schultis, Richard Smith, Ronnie Wilcoxson and Jeri Walter. Those who received their chapter farmer degree were: Jack Thomas, Don Stafford, Paul Smith, John Sherwood, Ed McDonald, Carl Hildebrandt, John Gorden, Carl Dewitt, Larry Carper, and Thomas Schultis. Page 49 The Auburn High School Band The band has taken great strides of progress under its new director, Glenwood Kuechler. Mr. Kuechler is a graduate of Ball State Teachers ' College. With an eye to the future, he has taught the band members many basic fundamentals of music and hopes to have a top-notch band in a few years. The band entered the marching contest at the fair but did not place for an award. It also entered the annual marching contest at Fort Wayne but, after on inspection in the rain, the contest was cancelled. The band cooperated with the speech and chorus departments in presenting the annual Christmas program. As well as playing for all the home basketball and football games, the band played for the annual spring festival and for com- mencement. The band also entered the concert bond contest on April 2. The band boosters gave their annual hayride for the members. Of the eight band members who entered the solo and ensemble contest at Fort Wayne, four received superior ratings and the other four got excellent. Two went to the state contest. Julia Fer- guson received a superior on her saxophone, and Anna Mae Walter received an excellent on her clarinet. Bryce Treadwell was elected as president, and Judy Capen assisted him as vice president. Treas- urer was Judy Steininger, and Julia Ferguson served as secretary. The band ' s librarian was Anna Mae Walter. Anita Kleeman was the band sponsor. The only bond member who has been with the band throughout his high school career and is graduating this year is Bryce Treadwell. First row: Mr. Kuechler, S. Heitz, S. Donaldson, M. Foster, V. Oren. S. Conner, G. Trout, S. Beber, C. Timberlin. Second row; M. Montgomery, J. Shook, R. Goings, C. Bauragartner, N. Houghton, J. Hamilton, J. Capen, C. Brovtrand, A. Walter, C. Bassett, N. Bair, S. Donaldson. Third row: J. Ferguson, N. Ochstein, J. McAninch, B. Collins, D. Rohm, S. Knauer, S. Ennis, I. Baker, M. Miller, J. Bassett, P. Crooks. Fourth row: M. Webb, J. Pommert, D. Kinsey, D. Close, M. ShuU, I. Coe, N. Barnhart, S. Kinsey, J. Moody, D. Morr, D. McCammon. Fifth row. M. Manon, M. McComas, N. Ratrie, J. Cutter, B. Treadwell, L. Beber, L. Carper, W. Rediger, L. Morr. Sixth row: R. Bishop, T. Tucker, D. Rolf, R. Steininger, K. Patrick. % f ■ , : . S:I Vfl;ft ,li5H«.- ' T- ' - ' y r ' - T IK k -) V First row: J. Little, J. Calvin, M. Foster, Mrs. Wort, M. Muzzillo, B. McCann, C. Woodcock. Second row: S. Donaldson, C. Vise, M. Welly, S. Steeves, L. Jones, H. Wyne, S. Steeves. Ch The high school chorus under the faithful lead- ership of Mrs. Mary Jo Wort made its first school appearance at the Christmas program along with the speech and band departments. The chorus this year experimented with a cap- pella work. It worked out well because they re- ceived an excellent rating at the solo and ensem- ble contest. Carol Vise sang a solo at the contest and re- ceived an excellent rating. The chorus sang at the spring festival, at bac- calaureate, and at commencement. orus Among the favorite songs of the chorus were, Carol of the Bells, Were You There, I Be- lieve, and You ' ll Never Walk Alone. The chorus was headed by an efficient set of officers. Marilyn Foster was elected president. Marjorie Muzzillo was secretary-treasurer, and li- brarian was Betty McCann. Carolyn Woodcock was the reporter for the chorus. The chorus had several bake sales to raise money. They also had a skating party. The chorus should go places next year as it will not be depleted by the graduating seniors. Page 51 G. A. A. The Girl ' s Athletic Association is an after-school organization whose meetings are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It means just as much to the girls as the other school sports do to the boys. The club offers every girl a chance to learn sportsmanship and cooperation and a chance to develop her skills in the various games. Some of the sports which ore played by the girls are soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, bowling, shuffleboard, badminton, volleyring, Softball, and archery. The outdoor games are played in the fall and spring, and the indoor games are played during the winter. To join G.A.A., a girl must have 50 points a year. Six practices in any sport count as 10 points. Also, there are skill tests that the girls may take to gain extra points. Numerals are awarded to those girls who have received 150 points and letters to girls receiving 250 points. A state plaque is awarded to any girl who has received 350 points. Each year a volleyball tournament is held at Auburn. The following teams were present this year: Garrett, Kendallville, and New Haven. The Auburn girls were champs again this year as they won every game except one to New Haven. The social event to which the girls look forward every year is the banquet held in the spring at the Auburn Hotel. At this banquet the outstanding athletes of the year are honored. They receive these awards: the Outstanding Freshman Plaque, which is awarded to the freshman showing the best sportsmanship, skill, and interest in G.A.A.; the Outstanding Athletic Plaque, which is award- ed 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 the Sportsmanship Plaque which is also un- limited as to class, and which is awarded to the airl showing the best sportsmanship throughout the year. In addition, the officers for the next year are announced. The officers for 1954-1955 were Dian Hoodel- mier, president; LaVera Walters, vice-president; Janet Wilmot, secretary; and Carolyn Bassett, treasurer. The sponsor for the G.A.A. Club is Miss Barbara Bosse. First row: S. Short, Miss Bosse, D. Hoodelmier, J. Wilmot, L. Walters, G. Griffith, J. Thomas, P. Croy. Second row: M. Muzzillo, J, Klock, D. Bortels, S. Burgoyne, B. Wilson, J. Calvin, L. Hay, J. Blue. Third row: I. Gingrich, K. loidjn, J. Bassett, G. Trout, M. McComas, A. Valheu, M. Drerup. M. Manon. J. Wilmot. Firs! row: E. Hildebrandl, F. Ouance. G. Van Home, J. Souder, B. Drerup, J. Blevms, B. Williams, L. Spade, W. Feagler, R. Leas, Second row: W. Lock, I. Heffley, E. Schumann, M. Baxter, S. West, J. Pearson, S. Burgoyne, W. Killgallon, N. Ochstein, H. George. Third row: D. Kinsey, I. Lewis, J. Sanders, K. Staggs, R. Knck, N. Beers, I. Mussak, K, Carpenter, W. Hurni, G. Scott, L. Rieke, L. Predmore. The Lettermen ' s Club The Lettermen ' s Club consists of those boys who have won letters in the previous year ' s track season, the football and basketball lettermen of the current year, the cheerleaders, and managers. Letters are awarded on the basis of points scored in track, and the number of games played in foot- ball and basketball. Special awards of silver foot- balls, silver belt buckles, track shoes, and basket- ball letter blankets are given to the seniors. The 54 track squad who received their letters and chevrons are as follows: David Baker, Nick Beers, Ken Carpenter, Ed Hildebrandt, Richard Leas, Jim Lewis, Norman Ochstein, Joe Sanders, Gary Scott, Kenneth Staggs, and Grant Van Home. Silver track shoes were awarded to David DeCoursey, Ronald Gearhart, Harry Hoham, Ken- neth Myers, Bradford Webb, Harold Winebren- ner, and manager Pete Muzzillo. The 1954 football letters and chevrons went to the following underclassmen: Michael Baxter, Nick Beers, Ken Carpenter, Harold George, Jerry Heffley, Wayne Hurni, Jere Kessler, Bill Killgal- lon, Danny Kinsey, Norman Ochstein, Lionel Pred- more, Layden Rieke, Joe Sanders, Ernest Schu- mann, and Gary Scott. Bill Lock earned a man- ager ' s letter for his handling of the team equip- ment. In addition to a letter and chevron, David Bak- er, Bernard Drerup, Bill Feagler, Ed Hildebrandt, Richard Leas, Fred Quance, John Souder, Larry Spade, and Bruce Williams earned their silver footballs or belt buckles. Basketball awards for 1954-55 were won by the following underclassmen: Nick Beers, Jerry Heff- ley, Bill Killgallon, Kenneth Staggs, and Layden Rieke. Jim Blevins, John Gordon, Ed Hildebrandt, Fred Quance, and Larry Spade received blankets as their senior awards. John West acquired a let- ter for his fine job as team manager. The 1954-55 yell leaders, Sandra Burgoyne, Janet Pearson, and Sandra West, each won a large A for their wonderful job of cheer leading. Page 53 Teen -Y The Teen-Y, a national Y.M.C.A. organization, was organized in Auburn by its present sponsor, Mrs. Gene Holdeman. Mrs. Robert Lumm was chosen as its other sponsor. The club meets at the local Y on the first and third Monday of every month. Teen-Y, composed of freshman and sophomore girls, elected Sharon Cochard, president; Julia Butz, vice-president; Judy Hamilton, secretary; Melinda Lumm, treasurer; Judy Blue, chaplain; and Kathie Korb, sergeant-at-arms. On September 30, Teen-Y sent some of its mem- bers to Howe, Indiana, for the Annual District Conference. Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y also attended. On November 5, the Teen-Y sponsored a Sadie Hawkins Dance which was open to the entire high school. The club has been entertained throughout the year by various speakers: Mrs. Mendenhall, Mrs. Overmeyer, and Mrs. Quance. Teen-Y also fur- nished some of its own entertainment with a Stunt Night. The Teen-Y joined the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y on various occasions. These joint meetings are a sign of the spirit of cooperation taught in these Y clubs. Teen-Y ' s project this year was a successful bake sole. During the past summer a few of the girls at- tended Delphi Training Camp, and they came back with many helpful ideas. First row: L. Lemper, S. Schramm, K. Wyne, K. Korb, J. Hamilton, J. Blue, J. Buiz, M. Lumm, S. Cochard, Mrs. Holdeman. Second row: S. Kinsey, G. Trout, M. McComas, S. Knauer, M. Miller, S. Heitz, S. Ennis, S. Croy, L. Jones, N. Hair, L. Dunn, B. McConn, S. Sllberg. Third row: N. Ratrie, P. Walter, K, Jordan, R. Holdeman, J. Baker, P. Crooks, J. Little, J. Kettel, B. Rice, N. Cool, J. Bassett, S. Conner, A. Drerup. Fourth row: J, Gingrich, J. Dragoo, M. Drerup, S. Burtzner, V. Oren, A. Klock, M. Cline, L. Hay, S. Shafer, R. Steininger, C. Boumgartner. D. Purdy, S. Beber. Fifth row: N. Engelbert, B. Collins, M. McKeon, B. Rainier, J. Hinschlager, M. Hefiley, S. Trippel, J. Shook, M. Hames, N. Ho ughton. First Second Third r Fourth Fifth re N. Beers, R. Goe, R. Smith, H. Schwartz, D. Neidhnger, J. Ferguson, C. Webb, D. Hoodelmier, J. Klock w; C. Burtzner, I. Richardson, N. Cox, C. Rountree, A. Kleeman, M. Haines, J. Jordan, M. Romeiser, C : P. Trout. G. Van Home, P. Crooks, J. Steininger, S. Veale, B. Yates, L. Phillips, S. Andres, D. McCamnu v. P. Beck, I. Sherwood, S. Conners. M. Lumm, I. Shook, V. Oren, M. Haines, K. Korb. T. Powell, A. Walter, D. Dilley. E. Rowley, D. Bartels, J. Krueger, S. Burgoyne, K. Woodcox, B. Wilson Dawson. B. Boyce, V. Mauk. The Devils ' Journal The Devils ' Journal ' s seventh year has proved to be a most successful year for the editor and his staff. This year ' s staff added many original ideas to the plan set forth by last year ' s newspaper staff. They also exchanged publications with neighboring schools. The paper was published and distributed every two weeks. It usually contained eight pages and cost the reader five cents. Much credit for the Devils ' Journal ' s success aoes to its very efficient major staff: editor, Dan Neidlinger; associate editor, Julia Ferguson; busi- ness manager. Sue Quaintonce; exchange secre- tary, Clodine Webb; artists, Dian Hoodelmier and Tone Klock; printers, Carol Freeman, Tom Tucker, Phil Trout, and Phil Beck; typists, Carolyn Burtz- ner, Isobel Richardson, Nancy Cox, Billie Jo Boyce, and Polly DeCoursey. Miss Dawson is the sponsor of the paper. She too has been a great help to make this paper a success. The minor staff consists of: reporters, Joyce Jor- dan, Sandra Burgoyne, Sharon Veale, Toni Pow- ell, Judy Steininger, Dorothy Dilley, Judy Capen, Linda Phillips, Kathy Korb, Nancy Engelbert, and Sherry Conner; organizations, Anna Mae Walter, Virginia Mauk, John Sherwood, Nick Beers, Me- linda Lumm, Carol Rountree, and Barbara Wil- son; columns, Kay Woodcox, Ellen Rowley, Isobel Richardson, Anita Kleeman, Grant Van Home, Ginger Oren, Julia Shook, Mary Jane Haines, Donna Bartels, Linda Patrick, Joyce Krueger, Toni West, and Mary Lou Romeiser; sports, Richard Smith and Herby Schwartz; salesgirls, Nancy Cox and Ellen Hamman. Many pupils were thrilled and proud to have their essays, poems, short stories, and opinions published for friendly criticism or approval. The newspaper proved to be a remarkably accurate cross section of the abilities and feelings of the Auburn High School student body. This is just another project in which the students have shown themselves capable of handling large jobs. There- fore, congratulations for a fine job well done. Page 55 Clementine On November 11 and 12 the junior and senior class production, Clementine, was presented under the direction of Mrs. Morgan with the help of the student director, Polly DeCoursey. A large audience of 513 attended the two night perform- ances. Both the cast and the crews did a splendid job. The crews were — makeup; Joyce Krueger, chairman; Grant Van Home, Sharon Veale, and Linda Patrick; costumes: Janet Wilmot, chairman; Jane Klock, and Joe Sanders; properties: Dorothy Dilley, chairman; Jim Blevins, Rick Leas, and Iso- bel Richardson; set: Fred Quance, chairman; Lay- den Rieke, Bill Killgallon, and Ernest Schumann; hand props: Judy Capen, chairman; Phillis Croy, Toni Powell, and Mary Jane Haines; lights and sound: Ed Hildebrandt and Jerry Mussak; and stage manager, Steve Sprott. Musical entertain- ment between acts was by vocalists under the direction of Mrs. Wort. The play was about the trials and tribulations of a mayor who was running for re-election and was troubled with a football-playing tomboy daughter. Tomboy Clementine refused to become a dignified young lady of the sophomore class, much to the dismay of all her school friends both male and female. But in the end everything turn- ed out all right as Clementine squared things with Miss Pringle, who suffered from a guilty con- science and many broken windows. Miss Pringle decided to back Mr. Kelley in the coming election and Clementine decided to become a lady and snatch Hank from Cathy. CAST Clementine Kelley, a tomboy ludy Steininger Mary Kelley, her mother Carolyn Burtzner Gerald Kelley, her father Lionel Predmore Bertha, the housekeeper Janet Thomas Abe Carter, a philosophical handyman John Hursh Hank Matthews, Clem ' s pal Nick Beers Pete, a lady ' s man Jim Palmer Tubby, who has hay fever Bryce Treadwel! Cathy, who has discovered boys Julia Ferguson Jane Ann, a little gossip Mary Lou Romeiser Ann McNeil, a speech teacher Diem Hoodelmier Miss Pringle, Ann ' s aunt Carol Rountree B. Treadwell. First low: J. Butz, M. Manon, Miss Dawson, A. Kleeman, R. Openlander, J. Steininger, C. Bassett, A. Walte Second row: W. Wartsler, P. Beck, B. Lockhart, S. Marker, S. Burns, N, Ralrie, B. McCann, M. Miller. The Librarians If it is references you want, our school library has them. The library, under the supervision of Miss Carol Dawson and the eleven helpful stu- dent librarians, has come to the aid of many be- wildered students who have difficult assignments. Again this year a course in the use of the school library and the Eckhart Public Library was given to the freshmen in their guidance course, with Miss Carol Dawson serving as instructor. How to find the book they needed and where to find it on the shelves were the two main points of em- phasis. The librarians this year were: first period, Phil Beck and Judy Steininger; second period, Caro- lyn Bassett and Rose Openlander; third period, Barbara Lockhart and Sharon Burns; fourth per- iod, Anita Kleeman and Shirley Grogg; fifth period, Julia Butz; and sixth period, Sharon Mark- er and Mary Manon. Besides the assembly librarians, there are also organizational librarians. Wesley Warstler and Ronald Wilcoxson serve for the Future Farmers of America. They keep the library in the biology room in order. Curtis West is librarian for the Fu- ture Teachers of America. He keeps pamphlets for the club members and also furnishes them with appropriate book lists. Marlene Welly keeps the music files in order for the chorus, while Anna Mae Walter keeps the music in order for the band. These are the librarians who get little acknowl- edgment but who deserve a lot of credit. This year ' s capable librarians held many re- sponsibilities. Besides helping students find nec- essary material, they have kept some three hun- dred books and the current magazines checked in and out. All the work necessary to keep the magazine rack and bookshelves in order cannot be overlooked. The work of the librarians is al- most an endless job. For their work and efforts, the librarians deserve the sincere gratitude of their fellow students. Page 57 The Booster Club The Booster Club is now three years old and has a membership of thirty-six. The credit for the formation of this club goes to Mr. Miller, our prin- cipal. The profits of the club provide assembly programs for the students throughout the school year. Miss Shadinger is the sponsor, and she keeps the business running very smoothly. The student manager is Sharon Veale. At all the basketball games you will find a pair of members in every part of the gym, selling po- tato chips, popcorn, candy, and ice cream be- tween games and at the halves of each game. The sellers can be seen throughout the games hurrying and scurrying, catching money, making change, and holding baskets in some way. Each member, who is a student who voluntar- ily gives up his time to provide assembly pro- grams for the A.H.S. students, is required to work four regular season games and at least one tour- ney game to earn a letter. The Booster Club ' s headaches are many: lost coins, miss-tossed ice cream bars, large crowds, impatient customers, and lack of selling time. The basketball fans wish to thank the friendly and hardworking members of this organization for their warm, ever-present smiles, and their very fine service. The members have made an improvement this year by moving the freezer from the high school to the gym. This change has saved many steps for the members. The Booster Club is a worthy asset to our school, and the larger the membership, the more assembly programs there will be. We should all be very grateful to the Booster Club for its hard work which provided so many hours of enjoyment for the student body through assembly programs. G. Tincher, N. Engelbert, K. Jordan. J. Gingrich, A. Klock. S. Silberq, Miss Shadinger, S. Croy, D. Purdy, J. Refner, S. Shaier. L. Philhps. I. Wilmot, B. Yates, B. Rice, B. I. Calvin, S. Mitchell, V. Mauk, K. Wyne, L. Hay, S. Thimlar, D. Habig, J. Reynolds Veale, S. Short, E M. McKeon. Winebri te It |o V ■v t 5 ?. First row: K. Carpenter, C. West, D. Dilley, D. Kinsey, Miss Duguid, P. DeCoursey, I. Richardson, C. Burtzner. Second row: J. Palmer, S. Burgoyne, D. Hoodelmier, M. Romeiser, H. Hildebrandt, J, Calvin, J. Pearson, C. Rountree, B. Boyce, J. Mussak. Future Teachers of America First row: S. Thimlar, J. Sanders, V. Oren, Mr. Milier, G. Scotl, L. Shoudel. Second row: J. Palmer, C. West, D. Hoodelmier, L. Phillips, I, Bassett, G. Trout, I. Ketel, J. Little. The Mitsue Veda Club Page 59 Future Miss America? The Assembly Line Banquet Serfs What ' s the Surprise? Going steady? You don ' t say! Laugh, Mary, Laugh Those Handsome Devils Page 60 SPORTS Page 61 Basketball Basketball Football Track A.A.A. A.A.A. A.A.A. Manager — Statistician — Manager — Manager — President — Secretary — Treasurer John West Jerry Hess William Lock Pete Muzzillo Ed Hildebrandt Fred Quance Miss Woo The Auburn Athletic Association included nearly all the pupils in Auburn High School. Its members are the pupils who play on the football, basketball, or track teams; yell leaders, the man- agers of all the sports, the band members who played at home games, and all students who hold season tickets. The A.A.A. was organized to promote the high The Auburn Higf winning spirit and to increase the enthusiasm of the students who play or attend the different sports. It also promotes clean sportsmanship and emphasizes fair play. The organization has pep sessions in the big gym to present new yells and practice the old ones and get up the enthusiasm which is necessary to keep up the famous Auburn spirit. These pep sessions are held just before Mr. Cecil Young Football Coach Mr. Randall Lawson Basketball and Track Coach Page 62 Cheer Leader — Sandra West The Mighty Devils Cheer Leader — Janet Pearson A.H.S. Cheer Leaders Cheer Leader — Sandra Burgoyne A. A. A. Members )chool Athletic Assn. important games. At these pep sessions, usually Zeke or Randy gives a speech which gets up the enthusiasm of the team and the student body. The officers of the A. A. A. are Ed Hildebrandt, president; Fred Quance, secretary; Miss Wood, faculty treasurer; and Mr. Miller, the official director. The yells were led by Janet Pearson, Sandra Burgoyne, and Sandra West, who did a great job to encourage the student body to get up the winning spirit. The student managers were Bill Lock, who was chosen by Zeke as football manager; John West, who was chosen basketball manager by Randy ; and Pete Muzzillo, who was chosen track manager. Mr, Lloyd Miller Auburn Athletic Director Mr. Jack Johnson Assistant Football and Basketball Coach Page 63 Football K. Carpenter J. Heffley W. Feagler L. Rieke M. Baxter N. Beers L. Spade J. Sanders arsity ' 54 R. Leas I. Souder E. Hildebrandt H. George F. Quance G. Scott D. Kinsey B. Drerup E. Schumann J. Kessler W. Killgallon N. Ochstein Football Undefeated Coach Zeke Young again came through with an undefeated season. It was the fourth time in his thirty-two years of coaching. From the very first hot day in August when practice began, the fact that it would take a very good team to beat the Red Devils was evident. The success can be credited to the excellent team spirit and willing- ness to work. Since the squad was a very light team, it took that extra spark to develop them into a winning team. Returning to the gridiron sport were fourteen lettermen, composed of Baker, Baxter, Beers, Dre- rup, Heffley, Hildebrandt, Hurni, Kessler, Leas, Ochstein, Rieke, Scott, Spade, and Williams. As a whole, the team was light; it took some able coaching to build an unbeaten team. Seventeen other promising lads proved to be a big asset to the team. As manager for the season, Bill Lock took over the hard work. Assistant coaches Randy Lcrwson and Jack Johnson worked hard to help develop the varsity and B teams. On September 10 the team got off to a flying start by trouncing the Decatur Yellow Jackets 41 to 0. All the touchdowns came on hard-driving ground plays. Decatur never threatened, as the closest they got to the Auburn goal was the 40 yard line. Numerous times the Red Devils ' hard- charging line opened holes for the fleet backs 1954 Season and also threw the Decatur backs for losses. Zeke used nearly three complete teams to give the reserves some competition. In their second contest the Red Devils romped to a 12 to victory over the Colonels of South Bend Washington Clay. The home team had to resort to end around plays as well as pass plays to penetrate the visiting team. It was a pass that scored the second touchdown. The Colonels threatened but never quite made it. Some Auburn regulars had to sit out of the game because of injuries. Next the Red Devils journeyed to Bluffton to defeat the Tigers 24 to 13. The Satans ran up a score of 18 to by the end of the first half, but Bluffton came fighting back in the second half, and the score was soon 18 to 13. The game was soon brought under control when Beers ran a kickoff back for 70 yards and a touchdown. Dur- ing this same encounter Jere Kessler was injured. He was lost the rest of the season with a dislocat- ed hip and cracked vertebra. The Concordia Cadets were no match for the Red Devils as the final score was 32 to 6. Auburn scored in every quarter while the Cadets ' only score came at the close of the game. Some very good running plays by Auburn were demonstrat- ed throughout the game. Jerry Heffley did some N. Beers, L. Spade, M. Baxter, L. Rieke, W. Hurni, R. Leas, I. Hess, R. Smith, , H. Geoige, K. Carpenter, B. Williams, P. Trout, L. Predmore. od, P. Smith, J. Shaw, B. Baker, First row: I. Sanders, W. Feagler, H. Hildebrandt, F. Qu W. Stouder, J. Shellenbarger. Second row: Mr. Lawson, L. Morr, J. Kessler, I. Souder, B. Drerup. E. Schu M. Shaw, C. Hildebrandt, I. Wildermuth, W. Lock. Third row: D. Roli, D. Kinsey, D. Baker, J. Heffley, W. Killgallon. G. Scott, D. Jordan. N. Ochstein, I. She D. Allison, Mr. Johnson. Fourth row: Mr. Young, J. Herbolsheimer, R. Morr, B. Ouaintance, S. Andres, C. Coffin, J. Powell, E. Perkins, M. Long, J. Walter, L. Bogard, R. George, F. Blown, J. Carmer, D. Ketzenberger, J. McAninch, R. Winebrenner, M. Simanton, J. Stafford, J. Reynolds, R. Shull, W. Rediger. r . ' r. L? m ' 1 B k M B BI i 2a . 1 t- 9 - ' ■■ ' s. -W- ( 1 1 SI Ja ic e-; e;p J. :- I 7A fl-: 3«] 71 1 1 9 HIH KSSI B -7 ji? 1 1 n rf : -« ' W . -W r f ? . Jf,, ■ ■51- ST - ' • riJ epi B K I jw - p , w ., f - w i -i fc tB , M jW. 35 teS v-jVa , C t ««,:r :jL ' ' ' '  . lyj |Si Vf N ' v ' ? Layden ' s New Outfit Someone ' s Out of Position Cold, Jeff? Auburn ' s Scrubs Posing, Jack? What ' s So Funny? Aw, You Took My Picture A Tired Looking Bunch speedy running that was outstanding. Finally the reserves streamed in to finish the game. Powerful Nappanee, after winning five straight games, lost to the more powerful Red Devils 13 to 6. Auburn ' s hard-tackling linemen spelled de- feat to the visiting team. Also, the Red Devils ' aerial gome was working smoothly. It can be said that it was one of the Red Devils ' best games up to that stage of the schedule. The Bulldogs ' only touchdown came early in the last period soon after intercepting an Auburn pass. Auburn ' s biggest scare of the season came from the new Kendallville team. The score at the end of the first half was 7 to 7 as the Red Devils failed to show their usual ability. Auburn ' s only good fea- ture in the game was Feagler ' s three perfect place kicks. In the second half the Satans rolled some to make the final score 21 to 7. The entire reserve team finished the game. The Red Devils ' most impressive game of the season came against the Warsaw Tigers. It was strictly a fighting team victory in all respects. The game was marked by a forty minute rhubarb in the first period between Zeke and the offi- cials. The last half was a rout, g§ the final score was 39 to 14. Gary Scott quarterbacked the team very well during that game. Warsaw got ahead 7 to 6 in the first period but this lead only encourag- ed the Red Devils to go all out and win brilliantly. In the feature game of the season, old rival Garrett was defeated by a score of 13 to 7. Most of the game was played in snow and drizzling rain which made progress quite an accomplish- ment. Quance threatened to crash the game wide open by a 59 yard touchdown in the second quar- ter. Ed Hildebrctndt, as usual, churned out many well-earned yards. Also, Auburn ' s line was out- standing as it was outweighed about twenty pounds to the man. Due to an eye operation Zeke has been forced to give up coaching. His final season was a fitting climax to a long and successful coaching career. Awards Senior awards went to Baker, Drerup, Feagler, Hildebrandt, Leas, Quance, Souder, Spade, and Williams. Underclassmen who received their awards were Baxter, Beers, Carpenter, George, Heffley, Hurni, Kessler, Killgallon, Kinsey, Och- stein, Predmore, Rieke, Sanders, Schumann, and Scott. Bill Lock received a letter for being an effi- cient manager. Page 67 f ' Varsity ' 54- ' 55 First Row — J. Blevins W. Killgallon J. Gordon Second Row J. Heffley L. Rieke Basketball 1954-1955 Coach Randy Lawson started basketball try- outs one week before the end of the football sea- son. Jack Johnson, Randy ' s able assistant, coach- ed the underclassmen again. John West was the student manager for the season, and he is to be congratulated for his fine and efficient work. Jerry Hess acted as the statistician for the coaches and team. The Red Devils ' 1954-1955 schedule was, with- out a doubt, the toughest in Auburn ' s basketball history. The season record of 14 won and 12 lost was the lowest it had been in several years, but the team needed to make no apology as they played very fine ball throughout the season. With keen competition for starting positions, the boys showed spirit that caused them to work hard. The outcome proved to be an enjoyable and interest- ing season for the fans. The Red Devils started the season off by losing a hard-fought game to the Marion Giants. The final score of 61 to 49 makes it seem worse than it really was. Auburn was in the game right up to the last two minutes before the Giants pulled away. Auburn won its second game of the season in a test which was very close right up to the finish. The Concordia Cadets proved to be a very tough team to beat as they were in the game all the way. Foul shots in the last three minutes gave the Red Devils the edge, and they won 51 to 49. The Red Devils had the Peru Tigers under con- trol most of the time although the Tigers staged a rally in the last half and pulled within two points of the Red Devils. The final score of the game was 50 to 45. One of the Peru players suffered a brok- en arm early in the first period of the game. Auburn ' s old rivals, the Garrett Railroaders, tried to end the Satons ' consecutive victory string by pulling a deep freeze, but it didn ' t work as the final score was 44 to 39. The deliberate style ended in the second period when the Devils started pulling away and forced Garrett to start running. One of the most thrilling games of the season was played in Alumni Gym against the Redskins of North Side. The Fort Wayne team really started to roll and was ahead 20 to 8 at one time, but that was before the Auburn squad staged a brilliant rally and pulled within two points with the score at the end of the game 57 to 55. The Red Devils next ran into a hot South Side Archer team and went down in defeat 61 to 46. The Archers were on top all the way even though Auburn ' s reserves were put in to see what they could do. The Red Devils lost their third straight game to the LaPorte Slicers but only by a score of 70 to 69. The Satans trailed by 24 points at one time but played a terrific last half to pull so close. On New Year ' s Day the Satan five were at Bluffton to try their luck. They lost the first game to Alexandria in a thrilling double overtime 55 to 53. The Red Devils went on to win the consolation game from Bluffton with the aid of Beers ' 27 points by a score of 67 to 63. Kendallville won the cham- pionship game. Page 70 The Red Devils ran into a hornet ' s nest at Ken- dallville but grounded the Comets 50 to 40. It was a typical Kendallville-Auburn tilt from the be- ginning to the end. The Elkhart Blue Blazers came up with their best game of the season to set back Auburn to the tune of 78 to 57. The Red Devils started out well in the first period and got ahead but just couldn ' t hold their own. The Red Devils staged a big rally in the third period to defeat the Angola Hornets. It was Bill Killgallon who started the rout that put Auburn in the lead and which led to victory by a 65 to 54 score. The Decatur Yellow Jackets threw a scare into the Auburn five by staging a desperate fourth quarter rally, but the game ended 62 to 61 with the Satans out in front. Both teams relaxed and threw caution to the winds throughout most of the game. The South Bend Riley Wildcats got revenge on the Red Devils when they handed Auburn a 72 to 65 defeat. Ken Staggs put spark into the home team, but the heart was taken out of the Devils when he was forced to leave the game. The Red Devils nearly staged an upset but lost a 50 to 46 decision to the third-rated Central Tigers team. It was a rough encounter all the way and was marred by contsant trips to the foul line. Several times Auburn had the lead. The Devils led by four points at the half. The Auburn Red Devils lost to an aggressive Hartford City Airedale team by a score of 55 to 50. The entire squad played but could not get any kind of lead. Illness may have been one of the reasons for the Red Devils ' poor showing against South Bend Adams. It was not till the late stages of the game that Auburn let down and lost 77 to 57. The Red Devils beat the Bluffton Tigers but only after an overtime, 50 to 49. The Tigers carried an eight game winning streak into the game with their previous defeat at the hands of the Red Devils. The Warsaw Tigers set a blistering pace from start to finish, and the Auburn quintet dropped a close 54 to 49 decision to them. Auburn almost caught up in the last quarter but blew several chances to tie up the game. The Red Devils ran up their best score of the season while defeating the Huntington Vikings in their last scheduled game of the season. The Auburn five got off to a commanding lead in the first quarter and were never headed. The final score was 75 to 59. Auburn won their seventh straight sectional crown. They started out by trouncing Pleasant Lake 67 to 50 and then by defeating a surprising- ly strong Salem Center squad 76 to 61. On Satur- day they defeated the Butler Windmills 56 to 52 and advanced to the final game. They won the title by getting past the Angola Hornets with a score of 65 to 57. The regional crown again slipped through the Red Devils ' grasp. After trouncing the Monmouth Eagles 82 to 67, Auburn lost to the North Side Redskins by 66 to 56 in a well-played game. Jerry Heffley played outstanding ball in both games. In fact, the whole team rose up and played out- standing ball during the tourney. fawwjwsfcf-s iww ; mm 1 1 iK l First row: J. Shellenbarger, J. She Second row: E. Perkins, D. Allisc id, L. Morr, G. Bowst George, D. Magnus . Mock. W. Rediger, ' J. Cutter. 1 LV Auburn Imps The Imps is the name which was given to the Auburn basketball B team. The Imps play an eighteen game schedule which is almost as tough as the schedule that the Red Devils play. The games this year provided a great deal of enjoyment for the student body and showed some very close games. The season record was ten won and eight lost. The team was coached by Jack Johnson, Randy ' s assist- ant coach. Under his direction the team played many very good games. The members of the Imps were Gary Bowser, Larry Morr, Jake Blevins, John Sherwood, Bill Rediger, Joe Shellen- barger, John Cutter, Fred Mock, Dave Jordan, Dick Morr, Dave Magnuson, Dick George, Don Allison, and Ed Perkins. The games the Imps played were scored as followed: Auburn 28 Marion 44 Auburn 37 Fort Wayne Concordia 18 Auburn 33 Peru 34 Auburn 47 Garrett 39 Auburn 35 Fort Wayne North Side 41 Auburn 47 Fort Wayne South Side 55 Auburn 35 LaPorte 52 Auburn 39 Kendallville 35 Auburn 32 Elkhart 31 Auburn 45 Angola 14 Auburn 50 Decatur 35 Auburn 31 South Bend Riley 37 Auburn 40 Fort Wayne Central 44 Auburn 42 Hartford City 34 Auburn 41 South Bend Adams 44 Auburn 41 Bluffton 29 Auburn 50 Warsaw 29 Auburn 51 Huntington 47 Page 72 ' • ' - f -- ' r Left to right: J. Foster, F. Walter, G. Van Ho Noon League Noon League was under the leadership of Zeke Young and Jack Johnson who had the help of the first team mem- bers as referees. The captains, who are usually seniors or juniors who are approved by the adviser, this year were: Joe Sanders, Ber- nard Drerup, Steve Sprott, Al Gengnagel, Grant Van Home, David Baker, Norman Ochstein, and Dan Kinsey. After a very tightly contested battle right down to the make-up games. Grant Van Home ' s team won the Noon League title this year. The members of Grant Van Home ' s team were Jack Foster, Brian Baker, Gordon Sellers, Fred Walter, David Rolf, and Glenn Richter. The results of the games played this year were: Won Lost Van Home 10 4 Sprott 9 5 Kinsey 8 6 Drerup 7 7 Gengnagel 6 8 Ochstein 6 8 Sanders 6 8 Baker 5 9 D. Rolf, G. Richter, Page 73 Track K. Staggs H. Winebrenner K. Carpenter N. Ochstein G. Van Home B. Webb Varsity ' 54 J. Sanders J, Lewis N. Beers G. Scott R. Leas D. DeCoursey E. Hildebrandt H. Hoham K. Myers On Your Mark! There Goes Ed! Randy and Jack Track Here Comes Ed! A Perfect Poise Jerry ' s Ready! Ambitious Track Team Forty -seven atliletes answered Coach Lawson ' s call for track on March 21. Due to bad weather, the track prac- tices were held in Alumni Gym. The Red Devils succeeded in opening the season on Tuesday, April 19, by de- feating the Angola Hornets 70 1 3 to 382 3. The Red Devils took first m all the running events except the mile race. On Thursday, April 21, the Red Dev- ils clashed with the Fremont Eagles and were defeated by a score of 61 to 48. The Red Devils took five first place awards and tied for first place in pole vault. The races were all closely con- tested to the finish. ■ The Goshen Relays were held on April 23, a bright Saturday afternoon. Auburn earned 1 1 points to obtain twelfth place among twenty-three en- tries in Class B. The Red Devils defeated the Ken- dallville Comets Tuesday, April 26, at Earl Carr Memorial Field by a close margin of 57 to 52. The Kokomo Relays were held in Ko- komo Saturday, April 30. Auburn re- ceived 6 -i,-, points in Class B. On May 3 a triangular meet was held at St. Vincent ' s Villa Field in Fort Wayne. Central Catholic scored 52V2 points to Auburn ' s 492 3 and Concor- dia ' s 34 ' ,j. A close race at the end decided the winner. In the last home game of the season on May 5, Auburn and Butler came to a 541 2 to 541 2 tie. This was the first tie in the history of Earl Carr Memorial Field. The Garrett track meet was held on May 10 at Garrett. For the second Page 76 1954 straight year the Railroaders defeated the Red Devils. The score was 66 to 43. The sectional track meet was held on Friday, May 13, at the North Side track where Auburn gained 12- i; points. In taking fifth place, one Auburn school record was broken and another was tied. The mile relay team, consisting of Ronnie Gearhart, David DeCoursey, Harry Hoham, and David Baker, broke the school record set in 1944 with a new record of 3:43.1. Brad Webb tied the school high jump record of six feet even. In the regional track meet held at Fort Wayne North Side on May 20, Brad Webb and Gary Scott were the only Red Devils eligible and they failed to place in the stiff competition. The track lettermen were Dave Baker, Nick Beers, Ken Carpenter, Dave De- Coursey, Ronald Gearhart, Harry Ho- ham, Ed Hildebrandt, Richard Leas, James Lewis, Kenneth Myers, Norman Ochstein, Joe Sanders, Gary Scott, Kenneth Staggs, Grant Van Home, Bradford Webb, Harold Winebrenner, and Pete Muzzillo, who served very ably as the track manager during the 1954 season. Jack Johnson gave some of his time to helping Randy in getting the boys into shape and in assisting him in many ways. Members of the faculty also helped in all home track meets in being the of- ficials who kept the accurate records of the participants. The future for the Auburn track teams is looking up as shown by the many young participants in the track of 1954. Come On Auburn Page 77 Looks Like Fun Interested, Steve? Who Made the Honor Roll? A Lost Senior Hinsch and Pete Carol and Linda MP Safe and Sane Drivers? Hold It Up, Phil! More Ceiling Supporters? Football Lettermen Is That a Girl? Zeke Takes Over Page 78 ADVEHTISINC Page 79 H ADICOL (We had to call it something) Volume — 4 quarts Jangust Page 60 9 TEACHERS HOLD ANNUAL SHINDIG Auburn (dp), Snoptober 69, 1869, 0700 DST— The Annual high school teachers ' party was held at the home of Tootsie Teter last night. There were nineteen teachers, eleven wives, two husbands and Mr. Love ' s mother present. The home was decorated to the theme of spring. There were Christmas trees on each side of the fireplace. Mistletoe was hanging from the doorways, and beautiful burnt corn- stalks were used as table decorations. The burnt cornstalks were donated by Weide- man Weathers. Lit jack-o-lanterns were hung from the chandiliers, also. In charge of the entertainment was Cool Cool. The first thing on the program was a rare and unexpected dance performed by Gig- gles Wort and Daring Dawson. Their dance was called Mombo. It was a combination of the Hula and the Mombo. They were followed by a judu throwing contest between Babsie Bosse and Lovable Love. Babsie won the contest hands down by throwing Lovable 16 feet 8 ' 4 inches and through Tootsie ' s bay window. (Flowers for Lovable may be sent to the Souders Hospital!) Next on the agenda was a solo, Chewin ' Tobacco Rag, sung by Sudsy Cecil Young. He was beautifully ac- companied by Smiley Smuk on the band saw. Last on the entertainment was Dandruff Duquid, who gave a book review on Mickey Spillane ' s latest book, The Corroded Casket. The entertainment was enjoyed by all. Refreshments of spiked milk and stale bread were served by Shapely Shadinger and Weepin ' Willie Deck. After the refreshments, games of crap for the women and bridge for the men were played. Luscious Legs Lawson v as high in bridge, and he won a lovely book entitled, How to Coach Basketball. During the easy game of crap, a fight between all started when Mighty Mouse Morgan and The Wild One Wood broke out. The fight all started when Mighty Mouse accused The Wild One of using loaded dice. An awakened neiahbor called the cops because he was afraid the party would break out into a riot as the last one did. Mighty Mouse and The Wild One were hauled off to jail, along with Miller, commonly known as The Mouth, and Physicist Furber. It seems as if The Mouth sassed the cops, and Furber let the air out of the paddy wagon ' s tires at the time of the arrest. The party broke up in time for the teachers to get to their first period classes. The place was cleaned up by Cutie Kuechler and the trash was hauled away by the courtesy of Gumpp ' s Dump. The story you have read was not true. It ROMEISER TAKES RASSLIN ' TITLE Auburn— D.P. October 42, 1914— Mary Lou Romeiser won the Women ' s Rasslin ' Title last night by whipping the former champ, LaVera Walters. The auditorium of the Schlink Hotel was filled to capacity to watch, as most sports- writers called it, The Greatest Fight of the Century. Romeiser looked confident and de- termined to win the fight all the way. She took the final fall by using her famous step-over, knock-down, drag-out, twisting, bone-crunch- ing toe hold. She had only this to say after the match, Whew! FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA TAKE FIELD TRIP The Auburn Chapter of the Future Teachers of America Club took a field trip to Sugar School lost Monday. The twenty-four members left Auburn High School at four o ' clock in the morning to go on their three mile trip. The transportation, which consisted of three wag- ons, two scooters, three tricycles, four pairs of roller skates, one motorcycle, and a horse and buggy, was furnished by Miss Duguid, who also drove the horse and buggy. After going through Sugar School on a conducted tour in the morning, the group ate a box lunch of to- matoes and potatoes which were donated by Stormy Weathers. In the afternoon the group started on their long journey home. The mem- bers who went on this trip sincerely believe that this F.T.A. field trip was worth while and are thankful that they were given the oppor- tunity to go. was made up by two seniors who are still making up time. Any similarity between the characters named and the Auburn High School faculty is not coincidental — It was intended! H A D A C O L HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A TRIP TO LOWER SLOBBVOIA? IT ' S TREMENDOUS! IT ' S COLOSSAL! IT ' S GIGANTIC! IT ' S A GYP) It ' s so easy yoi-i can ' t win. We see to that. All you have to do is to write in three (3) words or less why you like to hear Skeet ' s jokes for the fifth time. RULES Everyone is eligible except Auburn High School students and their families. Just engrave your theme on the head of a pin. After you have written the essay, do the following things: a. Tell how many other ways there are to spell dog. b. Estimate the number of hairs on Skeet ' s head. c. Find 164 mistakes on this page. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 43, 1869, and no sooner than March 63, 1955. Just send your essay along with a good used $10 bill to Contest, Cell 38, Richmond 14, Ind. It is hard to tell these days whether you are walking behind a man who needs a haircut or a woman who just got one. PEDESTRIAN: A guy who was sure there was stii: gas in the tank when the gauge pointed to empty. RUSSIA — where a guy can talk his head oil. The human brain is wonderful. It starts right in work- ing the moment you wake up in the morning, and doesn ' t stop until you are called on in class. A dumb girl is a dope, a dope is a drug, and doctors give drugs to relieve pain; therefore, a dumb girl is just what the doctor ordered. Mrs. Teter (linishing a long blackboard problem) — And so, we find that x equals zero. Sophomore — Shucks, all that work for nothing! George is just crazy about me. Now, dearie, don ' t take all the credit yourself. He was that way long before you met him. Isobel Richardson, stalled in traffic, to impatient mole behind her: If you are smart enough to start my car, I will try to be stupid enough to lean on your horn while you do it. How ' s your insomnia? ' Worse, Can ' t even sleep when it ' s time to get up, ' LEARN TO PLAY GOLF Bruce Williams, Pro 48 Easy Lessons Phone 0-1812 LEAS ' SCHOOL FOR CESSPOOL CLEANERS! You Start at the Bottom and Worlc Your Way Up Quickly! LEARN TO LOVE — THE COVELL WAY Treat ' em Rough, Tough, Tell ' em Nothing! ' Written by the experienced professor, JAMES WATSON COVELL FIRE SALE! Special Offer Today! Only one bushel of ashes — $1.20 SQUARE DANCING NIGHTLY At Otto Al ' s Shinny Shack Every night except Sun., Wed., Tues., Thurs., and Sat. nights! WANTED BY POP FURBER — NON-DEFLATABLE TIRES WHICH Carol Rountree cannot let the AIR OUT OF! Do YOU have pains across your crossed eyes? Do YOUR fingernails grow out the wrong way? Do YOU get ants in your pants while sitting in Teter ' s class? Do YOU have the urge to write hokus-pokus, rotten tomatoes in your Econom- ics workbook? — If so go to DOC GUMPP ' S HEALTH RESORT Located in the Schlmk Hotel This plain space is a representation of all the minds of Seniors in first period Civics class on Monday morning. Page 81 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 CLOTHING Page 82 ALLEN ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND REPAIRING 119 EAST NINTH ST. PHONE 5 AUBURN, INDIANA BEST OF -§- CHORD-IALLY LUCK Si W t YOURS Mary Vauris QojOfi e U. Muiic Don Wilson Gene Brumbaugh AUBURN FIRESTONE STORE C. M. 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Cedar St., Phone 69 Phone 809 AUBURN, INDIANA GRARETT, INDIANA Page 102 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 Penny Collectors Ready to Go! PECKHART GROCERY MARKET FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION PHONE 121 SOUTH JACKSON STREET Page 103 Auburn Motor Sales Co. AUTHORIZED i DEALERS COMPLETE LINE OF GENUINE FORD PARTS A-1 Used Cars SINCLAIR GASOLINE GOODYEAR TIRES COMPLETE SERVICE — ALWAYS OPEN PHONE 130 203 E. NINTH ST. One Big Mess! Judy, Your Eye! 1908 1955 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 Page 104 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 5 HOODELMIER ' S SERVICE QUALITY Phone 207 120 Ensley Avenue Sherry Conner: On what grounds does your father object to me? Jerry Heffley: On any grounds within a mile of the house. AAA Mrs.: Why do you come home this time of the night? Mr.: All the other places are closed. AAA Her neck ' s dirty. Her does? AAA Wall Street announces that Smith Brothers took another drop. PEARL DRESS SHOP Juniors ' , Misses ' Women ' s APPAREL ACCESSORIES Phone 157 Main at Sixth St. AUBURN, INDIANA Congratulations to the Class of ' 5 5 DENNIS FLORIST For All Your Flower Needs PLANTS IN SEASON — CORSAGES — FLORAL WORK OF QUALITY Fine Flotvers At All Times FLOWERS BY WIRE 2 59 S. CENTER ST. PHONE 1261 Page 105 WEST SIDE MARKET Groceries — Fresh Cut Meats — Frozen Foods Fresh Vegetables Tree Delivery OPEN 7 DAYS 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 430 S. Indiana Phone 1230 Resting, Boys? Aiv, Who Said So? DANA CORPORATION Auburn Division Manufacturers of Automobile, Truck and Tractor CLUTCHES and STEEL STAMPINGS AUBURN INDIANA Page 106 Orchard Tool Div. ALLISON CORPORATION Auto Parts Automotive Accessories Machine Shop ' Have you seen Shirley ' s new formal? ' No, what does it look like? ' In many places it looks very much like Shirley. ' Her: Don ' t let father see you kissing me. Him: I ' m not kissing you. Her: I ' m just telling you, in case AAA Conversation of two young lovers in the moonlight: He: _____,. She: SEBRING DRY CLEANERS We Call For Deliver 2 DAYS SERVICE PHONE 182 1323 SOUTH CEDAR STREET Page 107 Congratulations to the Class of ' 5 5 BOSTON STORE At the Auburn Store, Visit Our Basement Dept. 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 Our Compliments to THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 (2 r 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 109 K R I C K ' S MARKET Quality Groceries Meats OPEN DAILY — SUNDAYS — HOLIDAYS 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Jack Pat Krick 601 E. Ninth St. Phone 1966 PHONE 90-W AUBURN, INDIANA Congratulations to the Class of ' 5 5 MID-WEST DAIRY QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS HOMOGENIZED MILK All Milk Clarified and Pasteurized Floor Moppc Get that Jump! COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF ' 55 AUBURN HOTEL Corner Ninth Main Phone 59 Page 110 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 5 5 AUBURN OIL COMPANY wholesale and Retail GASOLINE, OIL, TIRES AND BATTERIES C. G. SIMANTON W. F. CAMPBELL SERVICE STATION — SOUTH WAYNE STREET What do you take for a headache? Liquor the night before. AAA She: I ' ll bet you are crazy to kiss me. He: I must be. AAA Mr. Jones named his child Montgomery Ward, because he was of mole order. AAA A mouse jumped out of my kitchen stove today. Did you kill it? No, it was out of my range. 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 pay highest cash prices for junk We sell structural steel WM. OCHSTEIN Page 111 Telephone 171 Compliments of KOENEMANN FARM EQUIPMENT Sales and Service The Best in Farm Machinery OLIVER — NEW IDEA — NEW HOLLAND PAPEC and DUNHAM FARM MACHINERY Auburn, Indiana Beautiful Senior Belles What Happened? ,5 COMPLIMENTS AUBUttN 6RAINC0. i?)GQ®i;3ii ' COMPLETE LINE OF MASTER MIX FEEDS Congrat Illations, Class of ' 5 5 Feagler Decorating Service WALLPAPERS, PAINTS, DECORATOR ' S SUPPLIES Page 112 ffonatatulatlon5 Tke (2U5i o 1955 Auburn Foundry, Inc. Heating Division Manufacturers of AUBURN STOKERS AUBURN OIL FURNACES AUBURN GAS FURNACES Page 113 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 Our Aim John Deere Farm Equipment Bolens Garden Tractors Packard Automobiles Phone 999 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 114 Worth remembering and repeating — have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, tvho did not do better tvork and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism. — Charles M.. Schtvab. Compliments of Rieke Metal Products Corp., Auburn, Indiana Do You Remember When? Mighty Reserves G. L. Foley Telephone 149 J. L. Foley FOLEY PATTERN COMPANY Co-Partnership Manufacturers of Wood and Metal Pattern Equipment AUBURN, INDIANA 502 West Eleventh Street Telephone 149 Page 115 MODERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM CO. R. C. PEARSE PRINTING WE MANUFACTURE 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 TWO HOUR CLEANING SERVICE Call For ( Delivery Service Phone 10} 5 Page 116 Compliments of HUSSELMAN MONUMENT CO. Modern Art? Catifeeit Goers THE AUBURN STATE BANK NIGHT DEPOSIT SERVICE MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Page 117 Excellent Food Courteous Service AUBURN DINER JET ROHM — 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 Flcwers Based on Latest Available Styles COUGILL ' S GREENHOUSE PHONE 20 713 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE AUBURN Page 118 Best Wishes from MID-CITY TYPEWRITER COMPANY 207 East Ninth St. Phone 773-W Auburn, Indiana TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES CONCRETE SUPREME TRANSIT MIX Yoti Call, We Haul Phone Waterloo 5196 MAX JAKE R. L. HOLBEN AUTO CO. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Our Reputation is Your Protection 215 East Seventh Street Phone 5 5-W W. K. SCHAAB CO INSURANCE INVESTMENTS 107 East Ninth Street — Auburn Page 119 Good Jluek A P Super Market Compliments of VAN ZILE BARBER SHOP HOTEL BUILDING 1 1 3 WEST NINTH ST. CONGRATULATION TO THE CLASS OF ' 55 Auburn Recreation Center GERIG BLDG. PHONE 1893 Page 120 Congraiiilations and Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 5 AUBURN BURNER CO. OIL GAS BURNERS SUN HEAT FUEL OIL AIR CONDITIONING HOT WATER HEATERS Phones 231 232 Congratulations to the Class of ' 5 5 We Specialize in Quality Food, Home Made Pies and Cakes MR. AND MRS. ROY RHODES CITY CAFE Congratulations, Class of ' 5 5 AUBURN - CORD - DUESENBERG CO. and FRAZER FARM EQUIPMENT CORPORATION AUBURN, INDIANA Page 121 Good Luck, Class of ' 5 5 REUTER ' S SODA GRILL Hamburgers to Chicken Complete Fountain Service Phone 1892 129 W. 8th Auburn. Ind. What ' s the Decision: Jerry Complivtents of GARNS COMPANY Distributors FOOD SPECIALTIES CONFECTIONERY FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES AUBURN, INDIANA Fire Salvage Merchandise and Bankrupt Stock Maytag Washers and Ironers LOUDEN ' S WAREHOUSE SALES 301 East Sevents — Phone 112 AUBURN, INDIANA Page 122 The PRINTCRAFT Shop Commercial and Personal Prin ting E. O. STEININGER, Oivner and Manager Phone 1221 704 N. Union St. Auburn, Indiana Mr. Sprott: Steve, where were you last night? - Steve: Out riding with some of the fellows. Mr. Sprott: Tell them not to leave their hairpms in the car. AAA Then there was the moron who swallowed a mouse, so he took a cat tor a chaser. Covell: Where did you get that black eye? Leas: Oh, it was only a sweetheart ' s quarrel. Covell: Sweetheart ' s quarrel? Your girl didn ' t give you that, did she ' ? ' Leas: No, it was her other sweetheart. ikanki and Seit U iikei to The Class of 55 DAVIS STUDIO Auburn, Indiana Phone 110 Page 123 COMPLIMENTS OF THE City National Bank OF AUBURN MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Page 124 B. P. S. PAINTS TOOLS — GIFTS — APPLIANCES PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SPEED QUEEN WASHERS PLUMBING SUPPLIES AND FIXTURES POWER AND HAND LAWN MOWERS DUO-THERM HEATERS AUBURN CITY HARDWARE Phone 8 1 ' We Have It ' 203 S. Main We Deliver What! A Play Crew? Jim and His Bucket Let Us Solve Your Tire Problems NATIONAL TIRE SERVICE Tire Recapping and Vulcanizing Phone 291 Auburn, Indiana 1 1 8 West Eighth Street Page 125 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 5 5 THE CLOVERLEAF SANDWICH SHOP 212 N. Main St. Plate Lunches — Coney Island Style Hot Dogs Sand-wiches Salads — Chili — Soups SEALTEST ICE CREAM NOVELTIES Dairy Products — Fountain Service — • 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 5 TELEVISION — RADIOS — APPLIANCES by PHILCO — SPARTON — SYLVANIA AUBURN TELEVISION APPLIANCE 1713 S. Wayne ' ' We Service What We Sell AUBURN, IND. Phone 1026 Page 126 Compliments of M M SERVICE Complete Line of Standard Oil Products Atlas Tires and Batteries Complete Lubrication Service — Wheel Balancing PHONE 1962 Complim ents of L A N D Y ' S QUALITY MEN ' S WEAR Phone 118 Ensley Avenue GOODALL LUMBER CO, LUMBER — HARDWARE — PAINT AUBURN, INDIANA Page 127 THE LEMISH GROCERY Fancy Groceries and Meats Free Delivery Week Days: 8 A.M. to 6 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 227 S. Main St. Phone 105 3 PREDMORE ' S DRY CLEANERS and HAT BLOCKING Repairing Altering 3 27 North St. Phone 658 WILDERMUTH DRUG STORE Walgreen Agency PHONE 181 Drop In — You Are Always Welcome Page 128 Smith Moore Service (SMITTY BILL) MOBILGAS MOBILOIL Auto Parts Auto Repairs Across from Y. M. C. A. 309 N. Main Street Phone 155 Otir Compliments to the Graduates of ' 5 5 TEE PEE SANDWICH SHOP 107 West 7th St. Phone 777 JIM HERZER — ROG GORDON Congratulations and Best Wishes Class of ' 5 5 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK NORTHERN INDIAN FUEL AND LIGHT CO., INC. Page 129 WEST FLOOR COVERINGS LINOLEUM — TILE — METAL CUPBOARD TOPS Phone 128 3 Auburn, Indiana Compliments of FETZER ' S BAKERY We specialize in special orders and ivedding cakes NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE 82 OES $7.95 - $8.95 Distinctively Smart — That ' s Bob Smart — pace- setting styles that are always a step ahead. Precision- built tor day-long comfort and longer wear. Treat your feet to a pair today. Nebelung Shoe Store, Inc. Page 130 ompli nenti and Beit IViikei TO THE CLASS OF 1955 THE AUBURN LIONS CLUB REYNOLDS TIMBROOK CITIES SERVICE STATION CAR WASHING WE SPECIALIZE IN COMPLETE LUBRICATION TIRES — BATTERIES — ACCESSORIES 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 131 To tke 0a55 ojj 1955 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 which 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 with achieve- ment and the thrills of accomplishments. TRADE MARK AUBURN RUBBER COMPANY, Inc. AUBURN, INDIANA Mauiifactiirers of Safe-Play RUBBER TOYS, TRED STICKONS, MOLDED RUBBER PRODUCTS Page 132