Aurora High School - Aurora Borealis Yearbook (Aurora, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1953 volume:

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL AURORA, INDIANA DONALD LAKER Editor-in-Chief DONNA McCLANAHAN Business Manager In order to typify the curricular and extracurricular activities carried on by the student body of A. H. S., we have not followed a definite illustrated theme. Instead, we have tried to make our pictures tell the story of 1952 and 1953. It has been our purpose to capture the unconventional as well as the conventional side of school life. It has been our intent to include every individual, activity, and school function. We hope that each and every student will feel that this is solely HIS annual. To ALBERT PORTER For his untiring effort toward our individual class, his sincerity and loyalty to the school, and to a man who will hold an honor position in our high school life, we the class of '53' dedicate the Aurora Borealis. LESLIE BAKER Secretary BOARD of EDUCATION HARRY CHEEK Treasurer JAMES HAM BRICK Jim as he is known to all the stu dents, has faithfully served the student body for Id years. He is never too busy to offer a smile or a kind word. He is always on hand to the best he can to keep things around A.H.S. running smoothly o franVAm A94 ; NN.Ed., U. C., . 9nnc pd , VocaVvona Cooose °T, Nov d VWstovv. CWvien-sKvp. Junto? Sponsor. DELORES TANDY As office clerk of A.H.S., Delores has many duties— bookkeeping, selling supplies, secretarial work, and others. Delores was graduated in 1950, and has served two years in our high school office. She always makes it a habit to greet the students with a friendly smile when they enter the office. FACULTY PATRICIA BROWN B.S., Indiana State Teachers College 1950; Art. CLARA BRUTHER B.P.S.M., I. U.; Vocational Home Ec., Cafeteria, Junior Sponsor. LLOYD HOLTZCLAW B.S., Ball State Teachers College 1946; Mathematics, Freshman Sponsor, Hi-Y Sponsor, Physics. I DALE KNIGGA B.S., Purdue 1950; Biology, Vocational Ag. CHARLES LEHNER B.S., Indiana State Teachers College 1928, M S., . U.; Commercial, Journalism, A Hi-Lite Sponsor, Sophomore Sponsor, Quill and Scroll Sponsor. JEAN LOVELAND A.B., DePauw 1951; Physical Education, Biology, Junior Sponsor, G.A.A. WILLIAM PLATT B.P.S.M., I. U.; Music, Band, Senior Sponsor. HAROLD RICE A.B., Indiana Central; Chemistry, Physical Education. FACULTY HARRY RITTER I. U., 1950; Physical Education, Basketball Coach, Junior Sponsor, Baseball Coach. FLORENCE ROLF A.B., Franklin 1933; B.S., George Peabody College; Library Science, English, Senior Sponsor. ROBERT SHELBY A.B., U. C. 1942; M.Ed., 1950; Industrial Arts, Freshman Sponsor. KENNETH SMITH B.S., I. U.; Mathematics, Driver Training, Assistant Football Coach, Track Coach, Freshman Sponsor. BERNICE TEANEY B.S., Terre Haute 1931; Commerce, Freshman Sponsor. ALBERT THOM B.S., Purdue 1940; Social Studies, Head Football Coach, Golf Coach, Junior Sponsor, Freshman Basketball. MARY SIMPSON B.P.S.M., I. U. 1933; English, Spanish, Latin) Sophomore Sponsor, Latin Club Sponsor. WANETA ZEUMER A.B., I. U. 1937; English, Sunshine Sponsor. Upholding the Christian and Democratic principles which are sincerely felt to be the one hope for preserving our civilization throughout the Atomic Age is the hope of our . . . Joan Bushman Politeness is worth much end costs so little. Richard Bauer In stature scarcely more than average length, but he is firmly knit and great in strength. Carolyn Busse She is all gentleness and tender heart. Mary Chatham She was always ready and willing to help. John Bildner To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Mary Connelton Always a friend and always fun. Mary James It's nice to be natural when you are naturally nice. Charles Doerr There must be hard work in him for none ever came out. Marilyn Johnston FUNll That's our Muggs. Betty Mosier Laughter makes life worth while. Myrna Rahe Time must wait—for me. Carolyn Rand Oh so quiet, but oh so nice. Bill Kaiser I hear a hollow sound, who rapped my skull?? Vivian Riddell The mildest manner and gentlest heart. Gloria Stott A laugh is more than a thousand groans in any market. Bessie Ruth Vangombos There is a time for speaking, and a time for being still. 0 Markie Mattox Let us have wine, women mirth, and laughter, Sermons and soda water the day after. Delores Walston And still they gaze and still the wonder grows, That one small head could carry all she knows. Verna Webb Ready for everything in work or play, A real good scout in every way. error. Clementina Wine Talk is only chatter, friends are all that matter. Gary Meyer A pretty girl, a gallon of gas, four good tires, for what more could you ask. Robert McMullen I am happy, I don't know what is wrong with the rest of the world. Billie June Woods One known, never forgotten. Carolyn Withered Sometimes quiet in an unquiet way. Bill Rice Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off until the day after tomorrow. Charles Ross A car, a pipe, and a loud tie, on what more could a guy get by. Gerald Schipper I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less. Landon Smith No words can express this fellow we know. Richard Taylor Although he's a character when in school, Hope is certainly nobody's fool. Roy Witte Wise men say nothing. ST. PETER'S PREVIEW My name is St. Peter. The year is 2029. I wish to welcome you to the land of the Pearly Gates. Your name? Well, it really doesn't matter. You were a member of the class of 1953 of Aurora High School and after all these years, you have come to your final home. Having lost track of most of your classmates and knowing that most of them will turn up either here (or in the other place ) sooner or later; you would like to meet some of them. Well, come on then, let's go inside—but wait! Who's that? Why, you remember, don't you? It's Gerald Schipper. What's he doing outside? Well, he died on a holiday and you know with all the red tape we have up here . . . Well, we just never got around to letting him in. And who's this selling tickets? Why it's Barbara Gresham. Can't get in Heaven without a ticket, you know. Get yours and let's go on in. Here, let's get on one of the passing clouds and I'll show you the sights. Well! Look who's driving. Don Hunter! What's the matter with your head, Donald? Oh, that's right. It was slightly damaged when the floor of your car fell out back in 1967. So that's the reason you are here, huh? Well, show us the town, Don. Hey, look! There on the observation tower . . . it's Nancy Barrott, er-r pardon, Rullman, looking through a telescope. Who's she looking at? Why Roger, of course. You see, Roger is still down on earth. She's watching him . . . he's only 93, you know. Well, let's be moving on. Ah, there on the corner is Ed Hurd, still plugging the Democratic party. You know, Ed was finally elected president by the Democrats back in 1996, but a few months later, Glenn Marksberry, a prominent accountant on Wall Street, made an error in figures and caused a major depression. Charles Ross, noted political figure, promptly assassinated President Hurt, and as they led Charles to the electric chair, he kept mumbling to himself, Confounded Democrats, ruin this country! Oh yeah? Guess who sent him to the chair? Why none other than that famous lawyer, Donna McClanahan. Drive on, Don. You remember Tony Allen, don't you? Well, now he owns all the Kroger stores all over the country. (Rei lember when he started back in 1951?) Ah—hear that? It's the Angelic Choir, directed by the world (or rather Heaven) renowned, Betty Acra. And there's Bob Baer, the hardware tycoon ; finally monopolized the hardware business. Hey! And there's Mary Connelton's bowling alley. You all remember her sad fate . . . crushed to death by a bowling ball. Let's be moving along again, Don. See that old soldier sitting over there? Well, that's Richard Crider. Yep, the Marines finally got him. Over there's Marilyn Day, explosives expert. Followed in her brother's footsteps . . . didn't quite make it, though. See that monument over there? That's dedicated to Donald Laker, that outstanding engineer who made the first flight to the moon. Only one thing went wrong; he made no provisions to get back. Remember Charles Doerr? Well, a super high powered flash blub exploded on him and they never did find his body. Oh well, he's here in spirit anyway. Where's Gwen Nebelsick, you ask? Well, she's not here at the present. She took a leave of absence to go down on Earth to haunt that millionaire, Gary Meyer. Funny thing about him; heard somewhere that you can't take your money with you when you go, so the fool refuses to die. ST. PETER'S PREVIEW Ugh! What's that? Only Myrna Rahe practicing on her bass clarinet. Wouldn't issue her a harp; wonder why? There goes Ray Meador. See him surrounded by all those beautiful angels? Boy! He sure has changed since you saw him back in 1953. Can't find Markie Mattox, huh? Well, I'm sorry to say Markie isn't with us up here. He was sentenced to fry hamburgers forever in that other place where they have all the fires. There's the Rand and Welch Soda Bar. I hear Joanne is mad at Carolyn again. Why? It seems Carolyn turned on the malted milk mixer while Joanne was cleaning it. Oh well, she had ten fingers; she won't miss a few. Heard about the World Series? Gary Lyon is coaching some New York team. Haven't lost a series since 1959. There's Bob Neiman's Dry Cleaner. He's careful about those vats of cleaning fluid ever since he fell into one at Kabakoff's back in 1984. And now we come to Larry and Charles Powell. Remember the big battle they had over their names—Powell? Larry finally finished off Charles, but died soon after of wounds received. And there are the Riddle twins. They replaced the Toni twins, you know, but had to quit. (Hair started to fall out.) Ah, there goes Bill Rice; never did learn how to type. At the present he's attending the School for Backward Angels. Recall Rita Schwab, the famous murder story writer? It seems she was enacting a plot in one of her books that involved suicide. Yes, she carried it out to the letter. There she goes; see for yourself. What about Landon Smith? Oh, he's still on Earth; owns a distillery and has the latest Ford, 2029 model, goes umpteen hundred miles an hour. We're expecting him any day. Oh yes! Don't forget Shirley Schwanholt. She became editor of the Weehawken Daily Worker. (Worried herself to death when no one would get their articles in on time.) There's the home of Richard Taylor, famous scientist who didn't want to grow old. Almost invented the formula for everlasting life'. (Slight explosion was fatal.) Admiral of the fleet, Gloria Stott, was retired finally after sixty-five years of faithful service. Expect her soon. Sa-y, we'll have to visit Roy Witte's and Robert Brandt's farms after while. That's where all the halos and clouds, etc. are grown. By the way, those halos and clouds are all designed by that famous artist, Mary Chatham. Bessie Dunn, (formerly Bessie Ruth Van Gombus) over there on the corner is waiting for Albert. What patience!! There's Donna Hutchenson, typing teacher, who sent Clementine Wine to the bughouse. While there, in a fit of insanity, Clementine tapped Patti Stonebraker, a nurse, on the head too hard, causing her death. But now they're all together again up here and are the best of friends. You remember Delores Walston—well, she is a famous detective now, still hunting criminals on Earth. As far as I know, John Bildner, the dry land sailor, is still trying to enlist in the Navy. Verna Webb has a string of dime stores; still watching every dime. ST. PETER'S PREVIEW Oh, look! There goes Shirley Baker, the retired Burlesque Queen, followed by that famous ex-movie star, Elsie Burlage. And there goes Carolyn Busse. Is that arm still in a cast? You remember; she was the airline stewardess that jumped out of a plane and forgot to open her parachute. See over there on that cloud? That's Jerry Casey, ex-president of the National Association for Old Hoboes sound asleep. Oh! And do you recall Alan Donley? (How could you forget all of him?) Well, he was the one that got an A on his report card and dropped dead of sheer joy. By the way, Terry Giffin's not here yet either. Oh well, give him time. He's still working on that formula that finished off Richard Taylor. Do you know that Carolyn Withered is being examined by her psychiatrist, Carolyn Lange? It seems she sold the same piece of land four times. Poor Carolyn. I hear Billie June Woods is a nurse at Longview, or is that a patient? Oh, and did you know Gloria Ester replaced Albert Einstein back in 1961? And there goes Verna Farrell. See that cute little hole between her eyes. Remember the headlines? ( Gay Divorcee Killed by Fourth Husband. ) There's the opera house. Remember how Mary Alice James broke into the Grand Opera in 1969 and a few months later broke a blood vessel? Such a short career! Remember Marilyn Johnston? She wrote the story on Senator Bob McMullen and later lost everything she owned in a slander suit. What ever happened to Senator McMullen? you ask. Well, we don't rightly know. We lost track of him years ago. Do you remember Jo Ann Kennedy? Did you know her great grandchildren are still yell leaders at old A.H.S.? Although Jo Ann can't be there in body, she's still there in spirit. Do you see that building on the corner over there? That's Jan Lattire's Beauty Saloon. You remember her. She was the one that gave Marilyn Lyons and Betty Mosier the new Super Atomic Upsweep hairdo and got her wires crossed . . . thus finishing Jan in the beauty business. Joan Bushman is still happily married. I seem to recall she celebrated her 75th wedding anniversary just last week. That reminds me of a little old lady back on Earth named Dorothy Donselman. I believe she's still there baking cakes and making clothes for all of her little grandchildren. Oh! Almost forgot. Bill Kaiser went to India, became a Maharaja. Don't think he'll be here for quite awhile. Harem won't let him die, you know. Well, that about finishes the review of your old classmates. You're on your own now. What? You have a request? Oh, all right, as a favor to you, we'll let Gerald Schipper in. So remember, anytime you have a problem stop in to see me, your old friend, St. Peter. Goodbye. Whether in classes or in the halls, we become acquainted with the . JUNIOR CLASS First row: Betty Mattox, Miriam Query, Roger Rullman, Robert Reid, Marilyn Watts, Larry Giffin, Carol Fuggitt, Eula French. Second row: Albert Porter, Cappy Davies, Patti Zeh, Beverly Baker, Shirley Peters, Patti Greathouse, Betty Grey, Doris Houze, Albert Thom. Third row: Ronald Klingelhoffer, Dale Moeller, James Rushworth, James Cheek, David Grieve, Robert Martin. Fourth row: Donald McIntosh, Larry Harrell, David Huxoll, Charles Kinser, Dan Schuler, John Jackson. OFFICERS President .......—--------------- Roger Rullman Vice President .......... __..... ... Larry Giffin Secretary ....................... Marilyn Watts Treasurer ............................. Bob Reid Compliments of SCHMARR'S Aurora, Indiana JUNIOR CLASS First row: Adeline Jackson, Eleanor Donk, Patty McGraw, Mona Ross, Janet Mattox, Janet Furnish, Adrienne Lambert, Rhodonna Heady, Rosemary Scudder. Second row: Betty Peelman, Marlene Phillips, Becky Harrell, Norma Bailey, Ruth Gatch, Vonetta Dearing, Mary Cutter, Margaret Gullette, Carol Conrad, Wanda Sams. Third row: Miss Loveland, Don Luhrson, Dan Rullman, Bryan Nields, Pete Fox, Frank Love, Mrs. Bruther. Fourth row: Jerry Robinson, Charles Steigerwald, Jerry Carter, Charles Workman, Bill Pohlman, Walter Johnson. 308 Third Street Telephone 4 AURORA FLORAL COMPANY Nellie Whitford, Proprietor FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Aurora, Indiana SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Helen Probst, Zana Klingelhoffer, Bill Benning, Melvin Johnson, Cornelius Banchback, Judy Althoff, Virginia Gabbard, Phyllis Brown. Second row: Mrs. Simpson, Mary Jo Orem, Donna Creech, Gloria Leffler, Verna Lattire, Janice Chipman, Irma Crider, Faith Springer, Phyllis Dunn, Mr. Lehner. Third row: Hugh Gabbard, Bob Fehrman, James Randall, Bob Meyer, Jim Schon-egg, Dick Clark, Larry Bauer, David Kyle, Ronald Rumsey. Fourth row: Douglas Goodpaster, David Biddle, Ed Donselman, Carl Seaver, Victor Baer, Estol Whitham, Carl Petty, Jim Cotton, Gary Huffman. OFFICERS President _____________________ BILL BENNING Vice President ........... MELVIN JOHNSON Secretary............... ZANA KLINGELHOFFER Treasurer ____________ CORNELIUS BANCHBACK SCHWANHOLT'S SERVICE STATION Shell Gasoline and Oil Comer George and Moore Streets Good Luck to the Class of '53'' Phone 414 SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Helen Connelton, Emily Gatch, Eleanor Witte, Babetta Gribble, lone Crain, Rosemary Wellenkamp, Peggy LaFollette, Jane Hubbard, Joan Steele. Second row: Shirley Webb, Marsha Tindle, Arlene Henke, Patty Bauer, Jean Wieseman, Shelley Brown, Dorothy Hess, Joan Kaster, Geraldine Block, Mr. Knigga. Third row: Don Rullman, Charles Lehner, Kenny Jackson, Irvin Mulford, Virgil Jackson, Charles Barricklow, James Detmer, Arthur Dudgeon, Larry Hooper. Fourth row: Robert Lewis, Harold White, Charles Huxsoll, Harold Jackson, Jerry Drew, Bernard Skidmore, Ray Fritz, Terry McGraw, Norman Gillespie. INDIANAPOLIS CHAIR COMPANY, Inc. Established 1862 Compliments of COCHRAN CHAIR COMPANY SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Lois Brown, La Verne Stonebraker, Marita Hussung, Shirley Dell, Janice Lawson, Mariam Ellis, Carolyn Schmidt. Second row: Vickie Hescamp, Shirley O'Neil, Mary Bauer, Betty Cayton, Shirley Witte, Jean McDonald, Norma Jean Wine, Betty Sortwell, Mr. Ritter, Sponsor. Third row: Ray Roberts, John Bushman, Kenny Peters, John Grathwohl, James Greive, Dorsey Weseman, Dave'Snelling, Denton Trester, Buddy Kinder, Don Hastings. Fourth row: Gary Starker, Ronald Cunningham, Fred Fehling, Albert Dunn, Bill Chipman, Jim Irons, Billy York, Bob Strautman, Owen Gabbard, Elvin Ellison. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Charlotte Short, Doris Miles, Patty Page, Ronnie Gabbard, Janice Downey, Helen Barker, Janice Bittner, Thelma Cutter. Second row: Judy Casey, Vera Lozier, Martha Ross, Mable Johnson, Daisy Trester, Rosalie Roberts, Janet Mockbee, Billie Cato, Maxine Drew. Third row: Pete Horn, Elwood Cherry, Orville Brooks, David Hussung, Larry Dell, Ed Goble, W. S. Walston, Mr. Holtzclaw. Fourth row: Larry Dearing, Herold Seaver, Bill Fehling, Earl Jobst, Richard Stone-braker, Ed Clark, Ralph Gullette, Jim Wesemann. OFFICERS President -------------------- RONNIE GABBARD Vice President .................... PATTY PAGE Secretary .................... JANICE DOWNEY Treasurer ----------------------- HELEN BARKER Compliments of AURORA CASKET COMPANY FRESHMAN CLASS Frist row: Dorothy Lynn, Avis Donk, Brenda Fox, Harriet O'Neal, Sonja Wilson, Rosalie Lawson, Eloise Lattire. Second row: Karen Miskell, Evelyn Graves, Maxine Jackson, Annabelle Lanham, Rozena King, Judy Farmer, Carol Holt, Flora Rahe, Ann Shuter. Third row: Vernon Farrell, Tommy Scoopmire, David Benning, Stanley Davis, Mary Mattox, Patty Peters, Janet Lynn, Donna Smith. Fourth row: Perry Waldon, Don Green, Bob Whiteford, Walter Murray, Allan Probst, Larry Preston, Kenneth Luhrsen, Larry Jackson, Tommy Doerr, Elmer Ellison, Tony Ingram. Compliments of STEDMAN FOUNDRY and MACHINE CO., Inc. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Ruth Folsom, Annita Parish, Marlene Bascom, Romona Cash, Bonnie Baker, Ruth Ann Kruse, Sandra Baily, Shirley Conner. Second row: Joyce Rullman, Mary Jane Ryle, Diana Althoff, Ramona Morris, Mary Lou Pohlman, Joanna Bennett, Barbara Baker, Ruth Disbro, Nancy Burlage. Third row: Larry Linkmeyer, Noel Houze, Wayne Daugherty, Keith Mosier, Dale Brady, Dan Gipson, Dave Miller, Mr. Smith. Fourth row: Jerry Sauser, Melvin Rahe, Jim Donley, Richard Nordhoff, Tommy Detmer, Dana McDade, Louis Rountree. KABAKOFF COMPANY The Old Reliable L , MASTER TAILORS, DRY CLEANERS DYERS Aurora, Indiana 314 Second Street Phone 391 , STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Cornelius Banchback, Charles Powell, Ronald Gabbard, Janice Downey, Helen Barker, Patty Page, Elsie Burlage, Robert Reid. Standing: Robert Brandt, Markie Mattox, Larry Giffin, Roger Rullman, Marilyn Watts, Zana Klingelhoffer, Bill Benning, Melvin Johnson. OFFICERS President ....................... LARRY GIFFIN Vice President .............. MARKIE MATTOX Secretary ................... MARILYN WATTS Joint Treasurers ............ CHARLES POWELL ROGER RULLMAN SCHENLEY INDUSTRIES Congratulates The Senior Class of 1953 Students develop socially, spiritually, and democratically through our . . . ANNUAL EDITORS First row: ALUMNI STAFF, Gerald Schipper; BOVS' SPORTS STAFF, Gary Lyons; CHIEF TYPIST, Bill Rice; MUSIC STAFF, Gary Meyer; EDITORIAL STAFF, Jo Ann Kennedy; ART STAFF, Mary Alice James; GIRLS' SPORTS STAFF, Verna Farrell; ORGANIZATIONS STAFF, Shirley Schwanholt; EDITORIAL STAFF, Charles Ross; BUSINESS MANAGER, Donna McClanahan. Second row: CLASSES STAFF, Landon Smith; CIRCULATION STAFF, Marilyn Lyons; PHOTO STAFF, Charles Doerr; EDITORIAL STAFF, Nancy Barrott and Don Laker, Editor-in-Chief; FEATURES STAFF, Gwen Nebelsick; ADVISOR, Mr. Charles Leh-ner; EDITORIAL STAFF, Ed Hurd. Much Success for the Class of '53 KENT EXPRESS, INC. Phone Au. 619 Cin. Ch. 3886 ANNUAL BOARD Seated: Larry Powell, Billie Woods, Jo Ann Kennedy, Dick Taylor, Ed Hurd, Charles Ross, Ray Meador, Nancy Barrott. Standing: Richard Crider, Carolyn Withered, Don Laker, Bob Baer, Betty Acra, Lan-don Smith, Myrna Rahe, Shirley Schwanholt, Bob McMullen, Mary James, Verna Farrell, Mary Chatham, Charles Doerr. Seated: Gerald Schipper, Gary Lyon, Gary Meyer, Mary Connelton, Joanne Welch, Gwen Nebelsick, Verna Webb, Elsie Burlage. Standing: Charles Powell, Carolyn Busse, Bill Rice, Gloria Ester, Marilyn Johnston, Joan Bushman, Markie Mattox, Donna McClanahan, Donna Hutcheson, Carolyn Rand, Bob Brandt, Marilyn Lyons, Barbara Greshman, Carolyn Lange. A. HI-LITE Seated: Nancy Barrott, Carolyn Rand, Charles Doerr, Charles Powell, Markie Mattox, Donna McClanahan. Standing: Shirley Schwanholt, Marilyn Johnston, Verna Farrell, Billie Woods, Carolyn Withered, Jo Ann Kennedy, Betty Acra, Don Laker, Dick Taylor, Bob McMullen, Gary Meyer, Gwen Nebelsick, Bob Baer. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor .............. NANCY BARROTT Associate Editor .............. DON LAKER NEWS STAFF Editor ___________ SHIRLEY SCHWANBOLT Associate Editor ----------- BOB BAER Reporters ................. CAROLYN RAND VERNA FARRELL bob McMullen EXCHANGE STAFF Editor _____________________ - DICK TAYLOR SPORTS STAFF Editor .................. MARKIE MATTOX Reporters .................. BETTY ACRA CHARLES POWELL CHARLES DOERR FEATURE STAFF GARY MYER, GWEN NEBELSICK, JO ANN KENNEDY SOCIETY STAFF Editor..................... BILLIE WOODS Associate Editor CAROLYN WITHERED BUSINESS AND CIRCULATION STAFF Editor: DONNA McCLANAHAN Assistant Manager : Marilyn Johnston We are in our new home THE BULLETIN PRINTING COMPANY Printers and Lithographers Mary Street Greendale Phone 724 Lawrenceburg, Indiana No Job too Large . . . None too Small For Our Service Two Weeks Until Basketball!! A. HI LITE Help Support the A. Hi-Lite Vol. VI No. 3 Aurora, Indiana, Wadn—day, Nov. 5, IfSS Mm ltc Earl Wilson’s Secretary Speaks to Civics Class Students Join in Discussion Mr. Nyle Jackson, secretary to ninth district Congressman Earl Wilson, by request visited Mr. Thoms sixth period Civics class Friday. October 17. Mr. Jackson consented to appear before the class on a strictly governmental basis with no regards to his political standards, for the purpose of answering any questions which the class might ask. Mr Jackson's home Is In Seymour. Indiana. He has been secretary to Mr. Wilson for twelve years. According to Mr. Jackson, the duties of a Congressman's secretary are as follows: To make appointments for the Congressman, to handle all correspondence, and to pinch-hit for the Congressnan. Mr. Thom asked the first question which was, Approximately how many letters does a Congressman receive. Mr. Jackson replied. It depends on how long the Congressman has been In office. Secondly, it depends on the legls-natuce of bills as to whether they are of public Interest or of no interest to the general public. In the former situation, more mall would be received Gloria Stott followed with, How long would it take to receive an answer to a letter to a Congressman? Mr. Jackaon stated that an answer would bn mailed within 24 hours from the time the letter reached the secretary. At this point of the discussion. Mr. Jackson gave the following advice to any student desiring to write a letter to his Congressman: “Write plainly or type thn letter If possible. Sign your names legibly or pHnt Put your return address on the letter as well as the envelope “Is a Congressman a representative or a lesder of the people? Should he take action which Is against the desire of the people If he thinks it Is best for their welfare? were the questions asked by Ed Hurd. Remarking that this question is often asked. Mr. Jackaon answered thus, Actually, the Congressman must be both a representative and a leader In as much as he Is obligated to the voters and must follow, their desires. However. holding the position of Congressman. he does know more about existing problems and situa-tJona. therefore be must use his own Judgment at times. Tn regard to a Congressman’s salary, Mr Thom asked. Are the salaries adequate to cover all expenses? No.” responded Mr. Jackson. Congressmen do not get rich In office. They need better Misties but do not dare vote themselves a raise. Previously. Congressmen received $12300 salaries and $2,500 tax free expense accounts a year. Their present salaries are $15,000 a year, including expense accounts however, they are not free from taxation . Mr Jackson proceeded to explain a typical day of a Congressman as follows: “The office opens at $00 AM and the Congressman ordinarily arrives at $-$0 A M. Hs then attends a committee meeting rnm 10 00 AM. to 12 noon after which he attends the session of the Hnu«e which may continue throughout the afternoon. ______________ Aurora Fans Buy Tickets for Cage Season Season tickets for the Red Devil 1952-1933 hardwood season at home went on sale Thursday night, October 30. at the Community Building. The price set for the adult ticket, which will admit the holder to each of the seven non-conference and five conference contests scheduled to be played on the home floor this season, is $5 00. Each of these will come as a great saving since single admissions are 00 cents each. All adulta. or any studenU preferring such, will be entitled to a reserve seat in any of a variety of seating sections In the gymnasium. As an added advantage, only season ticket holders have a chance of obtaining tourney tickets at the end of the regular season. In order to be assured of a seat, come to the Community BiMlding and get your ticket as soon as possible. Select Group Participates in All-State Chorus Fourteen members of the A. H. S. Choir Journeyed to Indianapolis. Friday, October 24. to represent Aurora In the All-State Choir held at the Coliseum in IivtlaoapoUa Those representing Aurora were: Betty Acre. Carolyn Rand. Jo Ann Kennedy. Mary Alice James, Mona Roes. Rhodonna Heedy, Joyce Rull-man. Virginia Gabbard. Gary Meyer. Charles Powell. Dick Taylor. Bryan Nields. Dan Rullman. and Roger Rullman. The guest director of the All-State Choir was Mr. David B. Foltz, Professor of Music, School of rine Arts. Department of Music. University of Nebraska. Lincoln. Nebraska. The members of the All-State Choir were constantly held In an up-roar because of the antics of their director. Mr. David Foltz. Instead of telling the choir about their faults in music, he would Illustrate the difference between right and wrong. Blending their voices together were 1,100 students In the choir and 195 In the Orchestra. Both Choir and Orchestra performed before an audience of 1300 people. Mr. Bill Platt. A. H. S Music Director, aseerted that the All-State Choir had more blend than usual He further stated that It was a good policy (or our choir mem bers to hear an orchestra perform. Immediately following the concert, a short preview was given of the 1953 Ice Revue. Among thoee performing was Mias Barbara Ann Scott, World's Champion Woman Figure Skater; Skippy Baxter; The Three Stooges, and many of the leedlng skating ballerina's. , Another high-light of the day was the acknowledgement of Mias Viv len Bard, compoeer of one of the Frosh iPersonality Here Doris Ann Miles sits with her little brother in their cozy living room. On July 1, 1938 In the near-by town of Austin. Indians. Doris Ann Miles wos born to Mr and Mrs. George Miles. This child has grown up to be one of the most popular girls of the Freshman clou at Aurora High School. She was chosen by her Freshman classmates to represent their class for this edition of the A Hi-Lite. CONGRATULA-TIONS Doris stands 5' 3ty . her weight being only 99 lbs. Her true blue eyes ars highlighted by hsr light brown hair which is about shoulder length. Now. let us go back into Doirs's post Her schooling started at Southaide grade school in Aurora. When was II. she entered Northtide Junior High In October of tbs year 1951, Doris was stricken with polio. This brave girl fought with every ounce of her small stature. until she overcame this dreaded disease in a period of 5 weeks Now in high school. Doris is making new friends and becoming very outstanding in all her activities. Her subjects this year consist of English. Biology. Health and Safety. Band (she plays the trura-phet), and Algebra, which she stated as being her favorite subject. Doris is a member of the Baptist Church from which she has received a six year pin for perfect attendance. Four Hi-Y Members Attend Annual Convention The district Hl-Y meeting held October 21. at the Lawrencetxirg High School was attended by approximately forty members and advisors. Representatives from five schools. Aurora. Connersvllle. Oreensburg. Lawrenceburg. and Rushvtlle. were . present Representing Aurora were Charles Roes. John Jackaon. Dare Gretve. and Frank Love. They were accompanied by their advisor. Mr. Holtxclaw. The Lawrenceburg Trl-HI-Y was in charge of the opening worship service. The opening address was given by the Lawrenceburg Baptist minister, after which there followed a general disc use I on led by Mr. Ben Duff. Associate State Hi-Y Secretary. Dinner was served by ladies from Lawrenceburg. A forty-five minute movie concluded the day's proceedings 60 Students Merit High Grades During First Grading Period SENIORS POST 24 TO LEAD Students Hold Mock Election 287 Register Were you one of the civic minded etudents who registered at school last Tuesday and Wednesday? Both of Mr. Thom's civics classes conducted two registration booths at two different precincts, on October 21 and 22. the first precinct was stationed in the hall by the gym and the second precinct was stationed by the office. The total number of students enrolled in the school is three hundred and forty six. and only two hundred and eighty seven students registered, which means only two hundred and eighty seven voted in the November 4th election. In charge of the registration were the civics classes, assisted by Mr Porter's citizenship class, which placed posters throughout the school publicizing the registration. Shirley Schwanholt and Marilyn Watts having attended the Republican Rallies, have been distributing buttons, stickers, and Information pertaining to the Republican candidates. The students in charge of the first precinct were. Inspector-Shirley Schwanholt Judges-Doon a McClanahan Donald Laker. Billie Woods, Carolyn Rand Clerks-Markie Mattox. M y r n a Rohe. Ray Meador. Donna Hutch- Sherlffs-Tony Allen. Nancy Barrett. Charlie Ross. Bob Brandt. Challenger-Bob Baer. Marilyn Johnston. The students in charge of the second precinct were: Inspector-Ed Hurd Judge s-Jerry Schipper. Glen Mar kibe try. Elsie Burlsge. Allan Donley. Clerka-Rheeta Schwab. Mary Chatham. Vivian Riddell. Gloria Stott. She rriffs-Richie Bauer. Landon Smith. Bill Rice. Betty Mosler. Challtnger-Msry James. Dorothy Donselman. The first six weeks of the l$t$-1953 school year ended to find CO students on Use honor roll list The grades of this period showed the girls to be the brighter with 42. while only 18 boys were listed The seniors ranked highest with 24 of the total studenU They are: Betty Acre. Bob Baer. Elsie Bur-Isgc. Mary Chatham. Mary Con-nellon, Dorothy Dontelman, Gloria Ester. Donna Hutchinson. Mary James. Don Laker. Carolyn Lange. Marilyn Lyon . Glenn Markabetry. Markie Mattox, Donna McClanahan. Gary Meyer. Charles Roes. Shirley Schwanholt, Tatty Stone-braker. Gloria Stott. Delores Walston, Verna Webb. Roy Witte. Billie June Woods. The junior class, with 12 studenU. placed second. They are: Jerry Carter. Carol Conrad. Cappy Davies. Carol rugitt, Janet Furnish. PstU Greathouse. Doris House David Huxaoll. John Jacksoo. Robert Reid. Jay Rush worth. Wanda Sams, and Marilyn Watts. The sophomore class was next la line with 12 studenU They were: Cornelius Banscbbech. Larry Bauer. Betty Cayton. lone Crain. James Irons, Joan Kaster, Charles Lefcner. Gladys Owens. Jamas Randall. Donald Rullman. Faith Springer, and Joan Steels The freshmen made their contribution to the honor list with the following names: Judy Casey. Avia Donk. Brenda Fox. Ruth Ana Kruse. Elotsa La t lire. If area Miakell. Janet Mockbee. Flora Rohe. Roealie Roberts. Ann Shuler, and Daisy Treeter. The attendance reached a new high of 973% during the first six wtwfcs grading period, according to Principal Eugene Gabbard. the Govern Btuln of A. H ■ Initial f A.H-S. Rap res and ad By Fotz At Preee Convention Four students Aurora High School at ana High School Press held at Franklin CoUtfia. Franklin. Indiana on October 24 and 2$. resenting the A HJ-Lite were kie Mattox. Owen Nebalaick. Nancy Barrott; Ed Hurd a led this group aa a of the Aurora Year Book. Classes at the conference covered: The first me Council was he period Thursdi this meeting for the coming for the election ry Oiffin; Vic Mattox; Secret and Treasurer. Roger Rullman ] Many of thi nt acquainted of the Student , ■ , . Cll'i basic duties ars as folloeou-H IDu,b fr P- ,mp m plans the programs for ai |Sj BarTOtt, Editor 0t determines price of tickets . • school's social events, no C. Lehner, AdviSOT candidates for the Athletic 00 1 u. and takes care of all business that pertains to the student body. It MTllit � ••� mmmm dazzled by a fascinating blond from Peru. Indiana. As luck weuld QUILL and SCROLL Don Laker, Betty Acra, Donna McClanahan, Nancy Barrott, Bob Baer, Richard Taylor, Gary Meyer, Bob McMullan, Charles Doerr, Jo Ann Kennedy, Markie Mattox, Shirley Schwanholt, Gwen Nebelsick, Carolyn Rand, Mr. Charles Lehner, Advisor. Three years ago a new organization was introduced to A.H.S., the Quill and Scroll. This year the fourteen above students grace the roster of Aurora members. To belong to this honorary society for high school journalists, a student must be on the yearbook or newspaper staff, of Junior or Senior standing, and have a high scholastic record. We are proud to claim this group as one of Aurora's outstanding organizations. Compliments of JOHN F. ULLRICH STUDIO Your Annual Photographer Aurora, Indiana LIBRARY STAFF Left to right: Jim Cheek, Jo Ann Kennedy, Markie Mattox, Billie Woods, Verna Farrell, Bryan Nields, Myrna Rahe, Doris Houze, Charles Doerr. MISS ROLF Librarian Compliments of PARKVIEW SUPER MARKET Henry Baker SUNSHINE CLUB First row: Alma Jean McDonald, Patty Peters, Elsie Burlage, Joan Kaster, Nancy Barrott, MarHyn Watts, Cappy Davies, Becki Harrell, Norma Jean Wine. Second row: Myrna Rahe, Shirley Schwanholt, Patti Zeh, Shirley Peters, Beverly Baker, Adrienne Lambert, Joanne Welch, Patti Greathouse, Gwen Nebelsick, Joan Steele. Third row: Judy Althoff, Janice Chipman, Nancy Burlage, Erma Jean Crider, Faith Springer, Carol Fugitt, Phyllis Dunn, Patty Stonebraker, Mary Connelton, Betty Acra. Fourth row: Barbara Gresham, Dorothy Donselman, Mary Chatham, Betty Mosier, Verna Farrell, Mary Lou Cutter, Donna McClanahan, Marilyn Johnston, Carolyn Rand, Bessie Ruth Van Gombos. OFFICERS President NANCY BARROTT Vice President ................. ELSIE BURLAGE Secretary ______________________ CAPPY DAVIES Corresponding Secretary _______ MARILYN WATTS Treasurer ............... JOAN KASTER SUNSHINE CLUB First row: Dorothy Lynn, Avis Donk, Jane Hubbard, Patty Page, Thelma Cutter, Rosalie Roberts, Von-etta Dearing, Rosemary Wellencamp, Babetta Gribble, lone Crain. Second row: Janet Lynn, Rosalie Lawson, Donna Smith, Flora Rahe, Rozena King, Evelyn Graves, Maxine Jackson, Karen Miskell, Janice Lawson, Brenda Fox, Lois Brown, La Verne Stonebraker. Third row: Bonnie Baker, Doris Houze, Joyce Rullman, Ruth Ann Kruse, Diana Althoff, Shirley Conners, Geraldine Block, f mona Morris, Helen Probst, Gloria Leffler, Mrs. Zuemer, Advisor. Fourth row: Carolyn Schmidt, Janice Downey, Helen Connelton, Mary Bauer, Janet Furnish, Janet Mattox, Jo Ann Kennedy, Rosemary Scudder, Mary Mattox, Judy Farmer, Helen Barker, Marlene Bascom. Northwest Corner Third and Main Streets HUXSOLL THUERMER Hardware, Silos, Barn Equipment, Dairy Machinery Milking Machines, Cream Separators, Bottle Gas Service Hl-Y First row: Donald McIntosh, Markie Mattox, Charles Ross, John Jackson, Frank Love, and Dave Greive. Second row: Gary Meyer, Ed Hurd, Ray Meador, Bill York, Pete Fox, Carl Petty. Third row: Bob Fehrman, Dale Moeller, Charles Powell, Jay Rushworth, Jim Cheek, Roger Rullman, and Mr. Lloyd Holtzclaw, Advisor. Fourth row: Larry Giffin, Dick Taylor, Charles Lehner, Don Luhrson, Bryan Nields, and Jerry Drew. OFFICERS President ______________________ CHARLES ROSS Vice President.................. DAVE GREIVE Secretary .................................. JOHN JACKSON Treasurer ................... DONALD MclNTOSH Chaplain ......................... FRANK LOVE Sergeant-at-Arms MARKIE MATTOX Compliments Thomas B. Ward WARD BROS. GARAGE Chrysler-PIvmouth International Trucks Ferguson Tractors LATIN CLUB First row: Helen Probst, Gloria Leffler, David Huxsoll, Judy Althoff, Billy York, Robert Meyer, Marilyn Day, Verna Ruth lattire, Phyllis Brown. Second row: Avis Donk, Brenda Fox, Charlotte Short, Adrienne Lambert, Helen Connelton, Janice Downey, Patty Page, Joyce Rullman, Ruth Ann Kruse, Jenny Gabbard, Diana Althoff, Meriam Query, Mrs. Simpson. Third row: Janet Lynn, Judy Farmer, Rosalie Roberts, Judy Casey, James Randall, Wayne Daughtery, Dan Rullman, Charles Lehner, Karen Miskell, Helen Barker, Carol Holt, Flora Rahe. Fourth row: Melvin Rahe, Larry Hooper, Dana McDade, Louis Rountree, Jimmy Irons, Norman Gillespie, Owen Gabbard, Denton Trester, Kenney Peters, Jackie Stonebraker, Tom Scoopmire, Ronnie Gabbard. OFFICERS President ....................... DAVE HUXSOLL Vice President ..................... BOB MEYER Secretary ..................... JUDY ALTHOFF Treasurer......................... BILL YORK FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA First row: Hugh Gabbard, David Huxsoll, Roy Witte, Robert Brandt, Terry Giffin, Charles Workman. Second row: Mr. Knigga, Advisor, David Kyle, Dick Clark, Ronald Rumsey, Virgil Jackson, Irvin Mul-ford, Robert Lewis. Third row: Terry McGraw, Ray Fritz, Arthur Dudgeon, Charles Huxsoll, Harold White, Ed Clark. Fourth row: John Grathwohl, Jim Weseman, Don Hastings, Stanley Davis, Allan Probst, Kenneth Luhrson. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel OFFICERS ROBERT BRANDT ROY WITTE DAVID HUXSOLL TERRY GIFFIN CHARLES WORKMAN HUGH GABBARD Compliments of . J. K. JACKSON, M. D., and L. M. BAKER, M.D. Compliments of AMERICAN LEGION, KEITH ROSS POST 231 and AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POST 231 Our lives are enriched and our culture expanded through our . . . First row: Marilyn Watts, Jim Cotton, Jane Hubbard, Shirley Schwanholt. Second row: Billie June Woods, Zana Klingelhoffer, Carolyn Withered, Judy Casey, Janet Furnish, Janice Downey, Nancy Barrott, Jo Ann Kennedy. Third row: Melvin Rahe, Miriam Query, Adrienne Lambert, Gloria Leffler, Shirley Peters, Mary Cutter, Dan Rullman, Jay Rushworth, Jim Cheek, Bryan Nields, Ron Klingelhoffer, Don Rullman, Beverly Baker, Don Luhrsen. Fourth row: Joan Steele, Shirley O'Neal, Joyce Rullman, Faith Springer, Joan Bennett, Jim Weseman, Edward Donselman, Norval Kinder, Bob Fehrman, Don McIntosh, Dave Grieve. Gary Meyer Roger Rullman Nancy Barrott Bob Reed President Vice President Secretary . Treasurer First row: Joanne Welch, Myrna Rahe, Gwen Nebelsick. Second row: Doris Weseman, Patti Greathouse, Carol Fugitt, Gerry Block, Virginia Gabbard, Bob Martin. Third row: Doris Miles, Janet Mattox, Larry Hooper, Norman Gillespie, Jim Grieve, Tom Scoopmire, Pete Brady, Ralph Gullete, Flora Rahe, Rosemary Wellenkamp, Phyllis Dunn, Helen Probst, Ken Luhrsen. Fourth row: Dave Miller, Bob Reed, Mr. Platt, Director; Dave Snelling, Pete Fox, John Jackson, Hugh Gabbard, Albert Dunn, Gary Meyer, Charles Lehner, Roger Rullman, Jim Irons. The band of the 1952-1953 school year is happy to again have Mr. William Piatt as our director. During the second semester of the 1951-1952 school year the band was under the leadership of Mr. Wesley Humphrey. Some of the public appearances for this year included: Playing at the football games, marching at the Lawrenceburg game, playing at all home basketball games, including marching between games at the Tiger-Devil game on January 9, Versailles Pumpkin Show, Farmers Fair Parade, Halloween and Memorial Day Parades. The band also gave a Spring Concert, a concert at Farmers Fair, and also at Commencement. CHORUS First row: Joanne Welch, Betty Acra, Mona Ross, Rhodonna Heady, Mary Mattox, Janet Furnish, Joan Steele, Gwen Nebelsick, Patty Greathouse. Second row: Marilyn Watts, Shirley Schwanholt, Carolyn Rand, Geraldine Block, Joyce Rullman, Carol Conrad, Donna Creech, Billie June Woods, Mary James. Third row: Bud Kinder, Albert Dunn, Norman Gillespie, Dan Pullman, Bryan Nields, Verna Webb. Bessie Ruth Van Gombos, Nancy Barrott, Phyllis Brown. Fourth row: Gary Meyer, Melvin Rahe, Dick Taylor, Larry Harrell, Keith Mosier, Dave Miller, Jay Rush-worth, Bob Fehrman, Hugh Gabbard. OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer CHARLES POWELL DAN RULLMAN BETTY ACRA RAY MEADOR CHORUS First row: Judy Casey, Jean McDonald, Miriam Query, Becky Harrell, Vicki Heskamp, Rosemary Scudder, Jo Ann Kennedy, Billie Cato. Second row: Gloria Leffler, Virginia Gabbard, Mary Jo Orem, Joan Kastor, Helen Connelton, Shirley Peters, Beverly Baker, Patty McGraw. Third row: Faith Springer, Carol Fuggitt, Judy Althoff, John Jackson, Bernie SkiJmore, Ray Meador, Dave Snelling. Fourth row: Charles Powell, Bill Rice, Bob Brandt, Roger Rullman, Jim Cheek, Don Rullman, Dick Crider. Complirrients of JOSEPH E. SEAGRAM and SONS, INC. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First row: Donna Creech, Bessie Ruth Van Gombos, Helen Connelton, Jean McDonald, Gloria Leffler, Shirley Peters, Brenda Fox, Mary Mattox, Patty Peters, Flora Rahe, Judy Farmer. Second row: Marilyn Watts, Judy Casey, Ruth Kruse, Janice Downey, Helen Barker, Carol Holt, Mary Bauer, Daisy Trester, Janice Chipman, Eula French, Carol Fuggitt, Diana Althoff, Patti Page. Third row: Shirley Schwanholt, Gwen Nebelsick, Mona Ross, Carolyn Rand, Joan Steele, Virginia Gabbard, Joan Kaster, Judy Althoff, Jane Hubbard, Rhodonna Heady, Patty McGraw, Billie Cato, Rosemary Scudder, Miriam Query, Jo Ann Kennedy. Fourth row: Betty Acra, Joanne Welch, Joyce Rullman, Verna Webb, Faith Springer, Carol Conrad, Billie June Woods, Nancy Barrott, Phyllis Brown, Mary James, Mary Jo Orem, Geraldine Block, Beverly Baker, Patty Greathouse, Janet Mockabee, Becky Harrell, Vicki Heskamp. BOYS' GLEE CLUB First row: Dave Snelling, Norman Gillespie, Bryan Nields, Ray Meador, Bud Kinder. Second row: Daniel Rullman, Albert Dunn, John Jackson, Gary Meyer, Richard Crider, Bernard Skidmore. Third row: Melvin Rahe, Larry Harrell, Keith Mosier, Dave Miller, Roger Rullman, Jim Cheek, Don Rullman. Fourth row: Dick Taylor, Jay Rushworth, Bob Fehrman, Hugh Gabbard, Charles Powell, Bill Rice, Bob Brandt. ATHLETIC BOARD Betty Acra, Charles Ross, Phylis Brown, and Carolyn Rand. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1953 From AGGIE'S JEWELRY FOOTBALL TEAM First row: Meador, Ross, Hurd, Powell, Mattox, Walston, Bauer, Rice, Meyer, Brandt. Second row: Coach Smith, Rullman, Miles, Steigerwald, Giffen, McIntosh, Skidmore, Kinder, D. Rullman, Coach Thom. Third row: Reid, Johnson, Jackson, Fritz, Mulford, Grathwohl, Walston, Fehrman, Petty. Fourth row: Donley, Rahe. Aurora __0 Lawrenceburg 38 Aurora 0 Greensburq 13 Aurora 0 North Vernon 33 Aurora 0 Batesville 22 Aurora 7 Shelbyville 33 Aurora 0 Connersville 20 Aurora 0 Beech wood, Ky. 47 Aurora 0 Brookville 50 Aurora 0 Lawrenceburg 46 Football Coaches ALBERT THOM, KEN SMITH Student Managers BOB REID, CARL PETTY Basketball Coaches HARRY RITTER, BILL ESTEL Student Managers BOB REID, JERRY ROBINSON For the Betterment of Aurora THE AURORA ROTARY CLUB L. L. BOOHER AGENCY INSURANCE Aurora, Indiana 220 Main Street Alan Donley Right Tackle A CLUB First row: Hugh Gabbard, Mr. Thom, Melvin Johnson, Roger Rullman, Gary Lyon, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Smith. Second row: Alan Donley, Bob Fehrman, Ronald Klingelhoffer, Charles Powell, Bill Rice, Robert Brandt, Dave Grieve, Bob Baer, and Donald McIntosh. Third row: Larry Giffin, Virgil Jackson, Bob Nieman, Larry Powell, Irvin Mulford, Jerry Drew, Gary Meyer, and Ed Hurd. Fourth row: Bernard Skidmore, Bryan Nields, Charles Ross, Ray Fritz, Charles Steigerwald, Markie Mattox, Ray Meador, Bud Kinder, Norman Miles, Bob Strautman, Bob Reid, and Carl Petty. OFFICERS President ....................... GARY LYONS Vice President ............... ROGER RULLMAN Secretary ____________________ RICHARD BAUER Treasurer ____________________ MELVIN JOHNSON Mack Trucks, Busses, Fire Apparatus LISCHKGE SON 216 Judiciary Street Phone 282 Aurora, Indiana RED DEVILS Top row: Don McIntosh, Ron Klingelhoffer, Hugh Gabbard, Bob Fehrman, Dale Moeller, Gary Lyon. Bottom row: Roger Rullman, Melvin Johnson, Frank Love, Larry Powell, Harry Ritter, Coach. Aurora______________50 Brownstown _________46 Aurora ............ 57 Rising Sun _________42 Aurora..............41 Batesville__________38 Aurora............. 53 Lawrenceburg 36 Aurora ............59 Versailles _________29 Aurora.............51 Brookville ________ 52 Aurora________ 51 Milan _____________ 40 Aurora ............69 Madison ... 52 Aurora ____________41 Connersville _______47 Aurora - 47 Lawrenceburg 42 Aurora 44 Batesville 29 Aurora ...46 North Vernon 39 Aurora ... 60 Vevay 36 Aurora... 62 Greensburg 56 Aurora 38 Scottsburg 40 Aurora 44 Jeffersonville 51 Aurora 43 Hagerstown 44 Aurora 47 Deer Park 49 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Aurora.......... 47 Batesville .... 46 Aurora___________34 Lawrenceburg_____46 TEANEY'S The complete food market Serve the best for less Phones 334-338-339 Aurora, Indiana LAUGHERY GRAVEL CO., INC. Phone 326 Crush gravel for driveways and roadways Sand and Gravel for concrete MELVIN JOHNSON Guard BOB FEHRMAN Forward FRANK LOVE Guard LARRY POWELL Forward ROGER RULLMAN Guard don McIntosh Forward B TEAM Top row, left to right: Melvin Rahe, Jim Schonegg, Wayne Daugherty, Dave Miller, Charles Lehner, Orville Brooks, Coach Bill Estal. Bottom row: Irvin Mulford, Bud Kinder, Bob Strautman, Cornelius Banschbach, Jerry Drew. Aurora 18 Brownstown 31 Aurora 30 Lawrenceburg Batesville 26 22 Aurora 21 Rising Sun . 36 Aurora ...38 Aurora 32 Batesville 24 Aurora .... 25 North Vernon 39 Aurora 27 Lawrenceburg 39 Aurora 27 Vevay 19 Aurora 47 Versailles 34 Aurora ... 27 Greensburg 31 Aurora 52 Brookville 29 Aurora ...31 Scottsburg 30 Aurora 30 Milan 23 Aurora 41 Jeffersonville 52 Aurora .. 36 Madison 56 Aurora 22 Hagerstown 33 Aurora 27 Connersville 36 Aurora Deer Park HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Aurora......... 26 Batesville _____ 31 Aurora---------- 30 Lawrenceburg ....38 AURORA STATE BANK Member F.D.I.C. TRACK TEAM First row: Snelling, Dunn, Mulford, Miles, Powell, Fehrmen. Second row: Neiman, Roberts, Steigerwald, Jackson, Clark, Jordan, Coach Holtz-claw. Third row-. Student Manager Harrell, Grieve, Gabbard, Hunter, Student Manager Strautman. Although there are only seven returning lettermen, there should be at least one strong contender in each department. The returning lettermen are: Grieve, Jordan, Gabbard, Nields, Miles, Nieman, and Powell. By recruiting a few capable newcomers, another strong track squad should be produced. THE WRIGHT LUMBER YARD Lumber and Builder's Supplies Aurora, Indiana First row: Doerr, Drew, Johnson, Powell. Second row: Coach Ritter, Martin, Lyon, Gabbard, Klingelhoffer, Meyer, Robinson. Although Coach Ritter has only seven players who have had a full season of baseball experience and three who have had limited experience, he will, with his new recruits, be able to weld together a winning combination. The experienced boys are: Lyon, Gabbard, Klingelhoffer, Doerr, Drew, Johnson, and Powell. ROBERT L. JOHNSTON CO. Frigidaire Appliances—Sherwin-Williams Paints 333 Second Street Aurora Phone 93 Indiana B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Patty Page Becki Harrell Norma Wine VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Gwen Nebelsick Patti Greathouse Nancy Barrott Joyce Rullman Jo Ann Kennedy FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Nancy Barrott Patti Greathouse Norma Wine FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Gwen Nebelsick Becki Harrell Jo Ann Kennedy Compliments of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row: Barbara Baker, Nancy Burlage, Janice Chipman, Joyce Rullman, Phyllis Brown, Mary Connelton, Cappy Davis, Erma Jean Crider, Faith Springer. Second row: Mary Cutter, Joan Kaster, Zana Klingelhoffer, Virginia Gabbard, Donna Creech, Gloria Leffler, Phyllis Dunn, Eula French, Nancy Barrott, Marilyn Lyons. Third row: Verna Webb, Marilyn Day, Mary Jo Orem, Helen Probst, Betty Grey, Romona Morris, Bonnie Baker, Arlene Henke, Patty Peters, Mary Mattox, Rozena King, Carol Fuggitt. Fourth row: Mary Jane Ryle, Doris Houze, Marsha Tindle, Joan Bennett, Rhodona Heady, Becky Harrell, Judy Farmer, Helen Barker, Carol Holt, Flora Rahe, Janet Lynn. OFFICERS President ..................... Mary Connelton Vice President_____________________Cappy Davies Treasurer................. Phyllis Brown Secretary _------------------------Joyce Rullman GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row: Norma Wine, Gwen Nebelsick, Joanne Welch, Shirley Schwanholt, Mona Ross, Patti Zeh, Marilyn Watts. Second row: Shirley Peters, Beverly Baker, Romona Cash, Sonja Wilson, Harriet O'Neal, Miriam Query, Adrienne Lambert. Third row: Ruth Disbro, Martha Ross, Annita Parish, Vera Lozier, Vickie Hescamp, Shirley O'Neal, Brenda Fox, LaVerne Stonebraker, Lois Brown. Fourth row: Annabelle Latham, Marlene Bascom, Janice Downey, Janet Furnish, Rosemary Scudder, Janet Mattox, Patty McGraw, Jo Ann Kennedy. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row: Emily Gatch, Ruth Gatch, Norma Bailey, Betty Cayton, Mary Bauer, Wanda Sams, Jean McDonald, Shirley Webb. Second row: Helen Connelton, Carolyn Rand, Patti Greathouse, Marilyn Johnston, Patty Stonebraker, Babetta Gribble, lone Crain, Rosemary Wellenkamp, Dorothy Donselman. Third row: Myrna Rahe, Gloria Stott, Diana Althoff, Ruth Kruse, Shirley Conner, Geraldine Block, Carolyn Withered, Billie June Woods, Miss Jean Loveland, Sponsor. Fourth row: Karen Miskell, Jane Hubbard, Joan Steele, Patty Page, Ruth Folsom, Peggy LaFollette, Carolyn Schmidt, Rosalie Roberts, Betty Acra, Doris Miles, Charlotte Short. A warm spring evening, soft music, a pretty girl and a handsome boy remind us of our . Our Prom me WM ,m We were so relaxed and oh so gay!! Coronation It was approximately 11:30 on the evening of May the sixteenth. Those present at the Junior-Senior Prom were about to witness the coronation of the 1951-52 Prom Queen. The five nominees with their escorts were gathered at the far end of the auditorium with Mr. Thom, master-of-ceremonies. The four attendants with their escorts approached the throne after being presented by Mr. Thom. They were as follows: Mona Cook, escorted by Bill Kelly; Gwen Nebelsick, escorted by Wib Standriff; Carolyn Busse, escorted by Donald Laker; and Nancy Barrott, escorted by Roger Rullma'n. A hush fell over the crowd; then they broke into cheers when the master-of-ceremonies introduced the Prom Queen of the year. Miss Joanne Welch, with her escort, Charles Ross. Miss Welch received a bouquet of roses and a crown, consisting of woven pearls and rhinestones, accompanied by a kiss from Mr. Thom. The attendants received stunning pearl bracelets. The Coronation was completed by the Grand March, led by the Queen and her court. 4f« So ended the Mardi Gras—We had worked so hard for it and we were so proud when it was finished. We know we'll never forget it. MEMORIES This is the afternoon of May 24. The auditorium at Aurora High School is filled with parents and friends of the Senior Class. Now the processions begin. The Seniors file in and are seated—probably looking more serious and dignified than they have ever looked before. Can this really be graduation? These four years have seemed so short, yet when we were poor, helpless Freshmen, they sounded terribly long. But there were so many things to fill our time that year. We were carefully reading our handbooks and finding out all about this bewildering maze of Aurora High School. That year we were all in one great big homeroom. We sat in the chicken roost and everyone. Sophomores, that is, called us green freshies. We as one body elected our first class officers. They were: President, Butch Laker; Vice President, Eddie Hurd; Secretary, Darlene Tewell; Treasurer, Joanne Welch. How proud were we when we tied for first prize on our float in the Farmer's Fair with those Sophomores. Then almost before we knew it we were Sophomores. Now we came to school feeling just a little bigger than the Freshmen. Now we too teased the Freshmen. This year we elected Eddie Hurd as our leader with Nancy Barrott as Vice President. Jo Ann Kennedy and Jim Denoon as Secretary and Treasurer. Great was our feeling for our music department when the chorus and band received top rating of the Bb division in the state. Remember when Aurora won the sectional? Oh, those DEVILS! Then came our Junior year. We considered this our great year. Charlie Ross was our President, Eddie Hurd (again?) our Vice President. We chose Cecil Walston as Secretary and Jo Ann Kennedy as Treasurer. Our prom—The Mardi Gras—it was the best. Joanne Welch was our Prom Queen. Our class rings made us fe el important and again we won the sectional. Then glorious day, we were Seniors. But at that, we didn't feel so much more sophisticated than before. Our own Markie Mattox was chosen as President, quiet Charlie Powell as Vice President, Elsie Burlage as Secretary and Robert Brandt as Treasurer. These people would be the last representatives of our class. We chose our class play and had a wonderful cast. It was a great success. Nancy Barrott was chosen High School Queen and represented Aurora in the Farmer's Fair while Gwen Nebelsick was chosen Homecoming Queen of 1952. We welcomed the return of Mr. Platt who had not been with us 'during our Junior year. Our yearbook, which we had worked so hard on, was our pride and joy. Then Baccalaureate with Senior Week following and then Commencement. To think now—our high school days are all but a memory. Our diplomas certify that we have worked for four hard but wonderful years in high school. All over now. But the feeling of sadness is no longer with us, for we are proud—proud to be graduates of Aurora High School. Yes, it's all over now. Goodby, Aurora High School, it's been swell knowing you. ALUMNI REPORT The Alumni Association of the Aurora High School was first recognized in 1886. An organization which has down through the years, including the year of 1953, seen many graduates, including the Alumni of this year, each with an individual desire for the coming life outside of the school circle. The Alumni of the past years have made this Association to which, we, the Alumni of 1953, are proud to take their places as fellow members. GERALD SCHIPPER The class of 1953 who have now taken their place as the 86th graduating class of Aurora High School numbers sixty-eight members. Within this class of 1953 are some whose parents are graduates of Aurora High School. They are as follows: Marcus Mattox, son of Dorothy Walker Mattox (1930); Joanne Welch, daughter of James Welch (1933); Billie Woods, daughter of Mable Swift Woods (1932); Elsie Burlage, daughter of Elsie Richards Burlage (1925); Barbara Gresham, daughter of Agnes Teany Gresham (1917); Myrna Rahe, daughter of Jessie Meyers Rahe (1917); Gary Lyon, son of Annadell Funk James (1930); Larry Powell, son of Dorman Powell (1930); Jan Lattire, daughter of Arthur Lattire (1918). During the year the following marriages have taken place: Jordan McKain (1948) to Marilyn Stauss, June 16, 1951; James Hurd (1943) to Inez Oney, June 16, 1951; Jacqueline Speckman (1947) to Lee Williams, June 17, 1951; Lois Gray (1950) to Robert Merz, June 1951; Irvin Slayback (1945) to Theresa Eckestein, June 23, 1951; Margie Coleman (1950) to Charles Gos-ney, June 23, 1951; Peggy Campbell (1952) to Robert Sanford, June 17, 1951; Donna Borgman (1949) to Charles Teany, July 31, 1951; Charles Jameson (1940) to Leannah Cavendish, July 21, 1951. Allen Saupe (1951) to Noel Emelin, August 24, 1951; Peggy Webb (1950) to Thomas Lar-gent (1949) September 2, 1951; Robert Lee Baker (1945) to Peggy Orr, September 2, 1951; Emily Dau (1945) to Cecil Rahe (1945) September 2, 1951; Lizabeth Buckner (1950) to Raymond Norkus, September 9, 1951; Doris Koons (1950) to Carl Selmeyer, September 8, 1951; Frank Tufts (1941) to Jeanette Stegemiller, September 9, 1951; Carrol Neff (1945) to Margaret Emery, September 27, 1951; Donald Stoll (1949) to Marjorie Lowe, October 10, 1951; Ervin Rull-man (1945) to Lura Wopperer, September 29, 1951; Lucille Riggs (1943) to Edward Johnson, 1951; Edward VanGombas (1950) to Nedra Bacon, 1951; Barbara Hollmeyer (1951) to Bruce Boyd, October 6, 1951; Sandra Childers (1948) to Robert Storey (1948) October 20, 1951. Carolyn Scudder (1947) to Marvin De Boer, November 11, 1951; Jean Speckman (1947) to Toney Lesko, November 17, 1951; Hansell Mi-rick (1943) to Rebecca Montgomery, November 17, 1951; Barbara Karsteter (1951) to James Harrison, November 19, 1951; Thomas Meyer ’ (1948) to Janet Barnes, December 26, 1951; Betty Robinson (1950) to Ralph Baxter, January 26, 1952; Gladys Graves (1950) to Richard Wingate, February 9, 1952; Haynes Curtis (1939) to Joan Barnhart, February 29, 1952; Dianna Lis-chkge (1950) to William Johnston (1950) April 5, 1952; Glorianna Lischkge (1950) to James Slayback (1950) April 5, 1952; Evelyn Dierking (1940) to Robert Brieschke, May 4, 1952; David Scudder (1949) to Janet Reamer, May 10, 1952; Mary Kidd (1952) to Leon Robinson, December 2, 1952; Virginia Childers (1940) to Walter Zebaski, May 24, 1952. Graduates and members of the Alumni Association who have died in the last year are as follows: Victoria Robinson Dahling (1897) died June 25, 1951; P.F.C. Bernard Goble (1946) died June 8, 1951 in Korea; Bernadine Bloom (1937) died July 26, 1951; Marie Roth Witte (1909) died August 7, 1951; David Young (1913) died November 16, 1951; Alta Blackmore (1875) died February 9, 1952; Ethel Fox Randall (1909) died February 26, 1952; Dale Randall (1932) died February 26, 1952; Stewart Buchanan (1931) died April 12, 1952; Myra Foulk Weber (1878) died April 30, 1952. SEPTEMBER 3— School opened 4— First day of school 5— Tigers defeat Devils in opening grid game 19—Juniors hold dance after North Vernon game 30—Juniors select class rings OCTOBER 3—Off from school for Farmers' Fair 8—First edition of A-Hi-Lite 17—Homecoming game—queen crowned 23-24—Teachers go to school Indiana State Choral Festival Indiana High School Press Association 28—Closing game of football—Tigers Win! 31—Band marches in Halloween parade NOVEMBER 11— Armistice Day program—off school 12— Cheerleader tryouts 14—First basketball game—Devils win 19—Rising Sun basketball game—Devils prove victorious 21—Batesville game—another victory 26— Tigers prove no match for Devils 27- 28—Thanksgiving vacation T Dlhalfaav J DECEMBER 1 —First day of new six weeks 3—Devils trounce Versaille's Lions 5—Devils upset by Brookville Greyhounds 1 2—Aurora Devils win over Milan Indians 15—Juniors receive class rings 19— Devils prove too much for Madison Cubs—We Win! Christmas vacation begins 20— Winter Wonderland Semi-formal Dance 23—Devils overpowered by Connersville Spartans JANUARY 1— Happy New Year! 2- 3—Holiday tourney Tigers too much for Devils 5—Vacation over—Back to school 9—Tigers bow to Devils (band show) 16—Devils schedule Batesville 23—Devils play North Vernon Panthers 28—Devils-Vevay Warrior tilt 30—Greensburg basketball game FEBRUARY 6—Devils travel to Scottsburg 10—Aurora-Jeffersonville hardwood tilt 14—Sweethearts Day 20 High School Dance 24 Music department hears Cincinnati Symphony 26-27-28 Sectional Good luck to winners! APRIL 7—Cincinnati Symphony 9—Assembly (George Eiferman) 18—Barbershop Quartettes State Music Contest 28—Choral Festival, Seymour MARCH 7—Regional 9—Blood Bank 12—Semi-finals 17—St. Patrick's Day 19—Finals MAY 8—Junior-Senior Prom 15—Senior's last day 17—Baccalaureate—2:30 24—Commencement 29—Last day of school THE AURORA BOREALIS BOOSTERS To the boosters whose names appear below and to our sponsors, whose advertisements can be seen on the many various pages throughout this book, we, the Senior Class of 1953, wish to say Thank You . Without their friendly help, our work would have been much more difficult. So, patronize these merchants, our 1953 boosters and sponsors. Althoff, Arthur Al's Service Station Aurora Eagles, The Aurora Ferry (Chas. Farrar, Prop.) Aurora Food Lockers Aurora Flooring Co. Aurora Police Dept. Aurora Welding Co. Bud Church's Service Station Chrisman, Joe Coca Cola Co. Cooperage, L. L. Danburg, E. W. (Rising Sun) D. O. Transportation Co. Davies, L. E. (Attorney) Dearborn Liquors Denmure, Hartell F. Dickens, Courtney Son Dierking Coal Co. Dixon Restaurant Epsilon Sigma Alpha Earl's Restaurant Fox, Murl A. Funck Bros. Frisch's Big Boy Gettel's Service Station Giblin, Richard Glardon's Feed Chick Store Huesman, Clarence Holthause Rullman Co. Home Furniture Co. (Law'bg) Horr's Jewelry Optical Store Jackson Lunch Room Kaiser Miller Oil Co. Kelly's Service Station Kern, D. H. Knippenberg, Bob Kyle Creamery Longcamps, The Markie's Restaurant Mendel, Charles McDaniels, Grocery Model Cleaners Morris 5 10 cents Store Neal Cleaners Neff, John Nell's Shop Northside Dairy Ohlmansick's Barber Shop People's Building Loan Ass'n Phi Beta Psi Polly Shop Public Service Co. Purity Sweets (Law'bg) Rahe, Arthur Randall Implement Co. Ray's Inn Reinking, Elvin H. Renner's Store Rieman's Ritzmann's Dairy Scharf's Grocery Shamrock Inn Southside P.T.A. Schuler Store Slaughter House Smith's Pharmacy Stier Williams Sutton's Hatchery Variety Shop, The Walker's Laundry Wunderlich, H. G. Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Third St. Aurora Hobby Shop, Second Street Aurora Lumber Co., Third Aurora Tire Appliance Co., Second Aylor Meyer Co., Exporting St. Baker, Lester (Judge) Courthouse Banschback, H. Sons, Plbg Htg. Brandt's Garage, Kyle Bulletin Printing Co., Greendale Campbell's Elect. Shop, G.E. Appliances Chatham, Nathan, Realtor, Trester Hill Conner's Grocery, Wrights Corner Cutter Coal Co., Exporting Street Dairy Queen, U.S. 50 Dearborn Hardware, Third St. Dearborn Mills, Broadway St. Draper rBos., Second St. Evans, Fred, Standard Oil Distr. First National Bank, Second St. Green Schwier, Second St. Hill Top Inn, Trester Hill Huffman's Store, Manchester Individual Mausoleum, U.S. 50 Jacobsen Meat Market, Second St. Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Aurora Lansing's Second Street Lattire, Arthue, Courthouse Low's Jewelry, Main Street Marsh Bowling Recreation, Third St. Martin Furniture Store, Second St. Martin's Jewelry Store, Second St. Meyer's Grocery, Conwell St. Modern Cleaners, Main Street Moon River, Water Street Moose Lodge Aurora, Ind. Monarch Auto Supply, Bridgeway St. National Container Co., George St. Neary, S. W. (O.D.) Mechanic St. Olcott, Dr. Charles, Main St. Olcott Company, Main Street Palace Theater, Second Street Paul H. Rhohe Co., Second St. Probst Mild Co. Aurora, Indiana Ruble, Charles J., Gibson Bldg. Schuler's Furniture Store, Main St. Southeastern Beverage Co., Export St. Southern Indiana Telephone Co., Mechanic St. Spechman Bros. Garage, Third St. Thompson Florist, Fourth Street Ulrich's Drug Store, Second Street Watt's Grocery, Manchester St. Welch's Oil Co. W. Aurora Western Auto Co., Second Street Withered, Ben F. Realtor, Export St. Wright Lumber Yard, B. O. R. R. Zeh's Meat Market, Second Street