Avilla High School - Panther Yearbook (Avilla, IN)

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FERN MILLER Tri-State, Manchester, A.B., University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin. English, Social Studies, Library, Sponsor Junior Class, Junior Play. MARJORIE STEPHENS Ball State, Indiana University. 7th and 8th Grades Arithmetic English and Health; School Treasurer and Attendance Recorder, Eighth Grade Sponsor. ROBERT M. MILLER Manchester College, A.B. M2ih-;matics and S:ience, Sophomore Sponsor. WAYNE STRYCKER Manchester College, A.B. Health Education and Commercial. Coach: Basketball, Softball, Track. ROBERT NEEDHAM Indiana State Teachers College, A.B. Instrumental and Vocal Music. ODF.YNE WARNER Wii ona, Tri-State, F9r diana University. •ftistitu Art and English, Seventh Grade Spansor. WILMA HENNEY SISSON Manchester, Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University, DePauw University, A.B. E.iglish, Latin, Girls Physical Education, Senior Co-Sponsor and Senior Play. THELMA WHITCOMB Tri-State, Manchester CoUe.rje. Grades 4 and 5.

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$€ THE DIACy ecE$ . . . rour short years ago the eyes of this old world were focused on a new Freshman class brought fonh in ihis nign school dedicated to the pursuit of learnini ( sou.ciliuig ; , a..d the proposition that all men (and most women) are created equal. How well tnese ideals are carried out only time can tell. In our first year in the big time, we had an enrollment of forty pupils. Under the sponsorship of Miss Lamm, the usual struggle between our presuming selves and the superior upperclassmen took place, with the usual results. We chose as our leaders: Ellen Parks, President; Jim Bianski, Vice-President; Pat Crothers, Secretary; and Roger Harrod was left holding the bag (of money). ' Uur recreation for the year consisted of two class parties, both of which were held at the school gym ' The following year we entered school as sophisticated Sophomores with far more confidence and wisdom than the preceding year (we thought). We were, this year, placed under the capable sponsorship of Miss Kurtz and Miss Lamm. We elected Dick Helmkamp, one of our newcomers. President; D ' Maris Uhl, Vice-President; and Jean Imler to do double duty as Secretary and Treasurer! A class party was held at the school gym the f.rst semester and a skating party, to which the entire school was invited, was given in the second semester. Our class colors were cardinal red and black and class flower was a white rose. But ihe high point of the year came when we were confronted with the problem of selecting our class rings and sweaters. This problem was solved only after many better debates and arguments. Our Junior year seemed like the busiest year in school. Three members failed to follow in our footsteps which left an enrollment of thirty-two. We were overjoyed by the early arrival of our shiny rings and cardinal red sweaters. The annual election of class ofl icers resulted in Roger Harrod being elected President, followed by Loyal Perlich as Vice-President; D ' Maris Uhl, Secretary and Betty McBride as our financial scorekeeper. Our sponsor was that brilliant English instructor ' Mrs Sisson. ' ' Members of the faculty selected our Junior Play cast of ten from a large number of hopeful applicants and after several weeks of hard work China Boy was presented on a two nisht stand to capacity audiences. Our first semester class party consisted of refreshments and games at the schoolhouse and afterwards, traveling to Kendallville to see the movie Night and Day. We worked hard at the selling of magazines and Christmas cards in an attempt to break all existing sales records. Also the selling of refreshments at basketball games gave an enormous moral support to our class treasury. w ' ' Junior-Senior Class Party was inaugurated this year to replace the Junior-Senior Banquet We were the hosts and the Seniors our guests. In the way of recreation there were various games a monologue, and a radio program through our own facilities. Later we danced to strains of soft music by many famous orchestras (via victrola) in a dimly lighted Egyptian ballroom— the gym- nasmm. After which we all met in the dining hall for dinner. The final important step in our Junior year, besides finding out whether we had passed or tailed, was in preparing the stage and gym for the Seniors ' Commencement exercises. Seniors at last!! From now on we don ' t take no back talk from nobody. Beginning our final and most important year m school were all our classmates of the previ ous year plus one addition Harold hnglert, making a total of thirty-three Seniors. Our first step was to elect class officers. The results of this election were: William Elev Presi- dent; Roger H .rrod Vice-President; Jean Imler. Secretary; and D ' Maris Uhl, for the third consecu- tive year an official was treasurer. The inevitable task of sponsoring us in our farewell year was given to, or rather forced upon, Mrs. Sisson and Mr. Helmer. of Rom p nrv H ' h Tk ' , , ' T V invitation to a skating party given by the Senior Class ot Rome City High Shool. It was there that we received our first hard knocks of the year. A second invita ion was received from our classmate, Lillian Myers, who very graciously invited us to hold nn Mv ' m ' class party at her home. Her invitation was accepted and we experienced a thor- After the T ' fh ' ' ' T , Werners over a bonfire and completing our meal in candle li.ht. dancing GAMBLING ALLOWED), piano playing, and sqi are ,h» lu lV ' ' T ' ' f ? ° ' ? P ' P° ' °f ' ' S Yearbook staff. This staff, with Ir wir L V Hz PANTHER. In order to make our motto coincide with the annual theme It was changed to The Eyes of the World Are Upon Us. We selected and ordered name cards and holders which were received during the second ofnlcterXn Tr k f ' ° ' - ™ - ° S ' - ' f° - to havrthe s -uor pictures taken. The break from school routine was enjoyed by everyone The pictures were delivered m late December and everybody was well pleased. everyone, ine pictures were for ' ' [ ' S fi ' ' semester a special Senior committee met with Mr. Helmer to discuss prosoects we J ii i ' — -?— rrr s s Stid ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - ' -- - ' -- nightf o ' f ADdril Jn H f ru ' ' ' ' ™r ' t° ' ' ' S ' ' ° overflowing crowds on the nights ot April 21 and 22. The cast was chosen by the dramatic instructors of the faculty from a Continued on Page 46 10