Batesville High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Batesville, IN)

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PROM IN HAWAII On the night of May 25, 1950, a happy throng of young people, both the young in years and in spirit, clambored from the deck of the Luxury Liner, “Queen For a Night” to spend a delightful evening on the shores of Kiholo Bay. The theme of the Prom, “dancing under the stars in Hawaii”, was very effectively executed with the presence of palm trees, orchids by the score, the sunset on Kiholo Bay, hula dancers, and the gorgeous Hawaiian sky filled with glittering, dancing, silver stars —stars rivaled by the twinkling candles on flower decorated tables. Eddie Roe’s Orchestra, of Connersville, furnished sweet music for smooth dancing. The orchestra was situated on a lovely flower decked veranda made even more attractive by the presence of the lovely vocalist. In the west, over the bay, the pink glow of the setting sun silhouetted two great mountains while the silhouette of a dancing hula girl was visable in the east before the rising moon. The program of entertainment included vocalists and dancing and acrobatic acts by four entertainers. The sisters of the seniors, dresser in various colored grass skirts with halters that bared one shoulder, and flower adorned ankles and wrists were the servers. Then, at that magic hour of midnight, confetti and serpentine leis were provided to all the guests. A hullaballo of confusion and shouts of good wishes filled the air. Soon thereafter, the guests bade a fond farewell to the beautiful Hawaiian island and slowly, reminiscently climbed aboard the “Queen For A Night” to return home after a delightful evening of magical fantasy, an evening that was to last in the memories of the guests forever!

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As the clock struck the tenth hour, everyone at the Prom grew quiet with anxiety as they awaited the crowning of the Queen. Bob Schmidt, Junior Class President and Master of Ceremonies, took over the “mike” and announced the Juniors’ choice for their Prom Queen, Miss Doris Laudick. The Queen and her escort, Calvin Doyle ascended the throne in a maze of applause. Joan Mollaun, Hostess, presented the Queen with a dozen red roses, a token of esteem from the Juniors. The Queen was crowned by School Superintendent, H. F. Schulte, after which she was joined on the throne by her court, Miss Virginia Becker and Miss Marian Hahn. After the crowning the King and Queen danced alone to the strains of “Stardust” played in their honor.

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Class Prophecy As we view the world in 1970 with our radar-vision sets, by chance we turn our dial to Batesville High School, where the Senior Class of 1950 is having its first homecoming since it went out into the cruel, cruel world. As the people chat to one another, they find that their interests, occupations, and locations are greatly varied. Eileen Schutte is Superintendent of the New York Settlement Orphanage. Rosemary Volk now known as Mrs. Albert Prickel is content just to stay home and care for her children. Harold Gutzwiller is the jockey who rode one of the famous Young- man horses to a smashing victory last year. John Huneke is now playing first clarinet in the Philharmonic Orchestra. Eugene Schrader is Secretary of Navy in President Beihl’s Cabinet. Pearl Riley with her husband and seven children is owner of the Peppertown distilleries. Esther Lamping, nobel prize winner is famous the world over for her mystery novels. Jim Dietz, with his winning smile, is still the pleasant young lad who delivers our milk every morning. Helenrose Hammerle will be married to Peter Lawford (without his mustache) on July 1, 1971. Bruce Beihl, president of the U. S., does brain surgery as a side line. Edwin Blandford, chief of police in Batesville, is doing just as well as everyone expected. Louis Nobbe, is tutor to the great Albert Einstien. Jim Prentice and Doris Bentfield, man and wife, are devoting all their time to the little Prentices now. James Lakamp, is chief mechanic for General Motors. Melvin Krieger is national president of the Farm Bureau Association, with Joseph Raab as his chief assistant. Ruth Weisenbach is Chief Executive of Batesville State Bank and spends her spare time painting. Louis Siefert, a famous construction engineer, just completed the Batesville High School football stadium. Larry. Brockman, with his famous theory of exchange, is now the world’s leading economist. Jean Bruns and Rosemary Scheele, co-owners of the Model Chain Stores, just took over the proprietorship of the A. P. Company. Robert Schmidt, star half-back for Butler, is convalescing under the tender care of Betty Terrell, now Mrs. Robert Schmidt. Mary Dwenger bravely bade farewell to Napoleon and its interests to devote her life to a career of nursing. Vella Mae Collins is hair stylist in Hollywood for Mary Carolyn Wintz, Academy Award Winner. James Schorr is chief chemical engineer for Standard Oil Company. Tek and Roundy, a new comedy team has crashed Hollywood. We always knew those sense of humors of Jim Tekulve and Robert Gauck would get them places. Anna Greiwe is private secretary to Alvin Prickel, head of the biggest law firm in te United States. Harold Flodder has just established a new branch of the Flodder Bros. Co. in Ballstown, Indiana. Edgar Lohman is the fire chief in Morris and is doing a fine job. Angela Cook has completed her training and is head coach of St. Marys of the Woods. 30