Bremen High School - Sprig O Mint Yearbook (Bremen, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

P V L Av 3 ,L ,f Ixkivt -1 4 1 E 4 Q, f 1 I I w ,, 1- 1 v ' 7 A A 4 , 'BI LA f . 1 's pl 1944 Editor Mariorie Kauffman Co-Editor , , Iohn Teqhtmeyer Business Managers Lorraine Manges Bill Haiflich Published by Senior Class of Bremen High School, Bremen. Indiana Bremen High School Those honored on the servicemen's plaque are Bremen High School graduates and students who were attending this school at the time of their induction. When this picture was made, name plates had not yet arrived for Mary Buck Miller. Bernard Hiester, Marvin Miller, Walter Dietrich, Her- bert Mitchell, Iack Ernsberger, Robert Lingoielter, Willis Garrett, Richard Tyso.n, and Eugene Williams. New names will be added as Bremen students and graduates leave to ioin the branches of our armed forces. Upon completing our final year in this institution of learning, we, perhaps for the first time, realize our responsibilities in their larger sense. With a firm and lasting peace yet to be secured and established, we are made to feel the opportunities that are ours for service to this land ot liberty. The faculty in our classes and activities have faithfully striven toward the embodi- ment of the dream of American education- the devolpment ot useful and Worthwhile Citizens, Subdued by the greatness of the task, we willingly pledge ourselves to join with those defending our liberty in bringing peace to this war-torn worlds-in order that not only Americans, but men everywhere, may enjoy the blessings of a lite spent in liberty and peace. As a tribute to their courage and de- votion, we dedicate our Sprig O'Mint to our defenders of liberty-to the men and Women honored on our service men's plaque and to liberty loving people everywhere. HIGH Vw-Y ROW I Deane E. Walker A. B. Tri-State College M. A. Columbia University County Superintendent ot Schools Terrence A. Kleckner A. B. DePaul University M. A. University of Chicago University of Wisconsin Principal Social Studies Roy Kauffman Trustee 1944 FA 'ii' ROW II lustine Baker A. B. Indiana University Michigan State Colleqe Art-Music-Concert Choir Dorothy Busby A. B. Indiana University English-Geography Senior Sponsor Betty Stoops , B. Indiana University nqlish-Latin-Library Journalism Sophomore Sponsor Horace E. Fulps A. B. Central Normal M. S. Indiana University English-Ass't. Coach Sophomore Sponsor Robert Hayes B. S. Indiana State Teachers College University oi Denver Commercial Studies Iunior Sponsor Mary Kendall A. B. Indiana State Teachers College Physical Education-Commercial Sophomore Sponsor-G. A. A. CULTY MN. . -- 1 Row ni Burt Kepler B. S, Ball State Teachers Shop-Citizenship Freshman Sponsor Geneva Molebash A. B. DePauw University Mathematics Freshman Sponsor Gertrude Monhaut B. S. Purdue University Colleqe Vocational Home Economics-4-H Leader Freshman Sponsor ' I. W. Nichols B. S. Iowa State Colleqe Agriculture-Biology Edith Smith A. B. Indiana State Teachers College History Iunior Sponsor Everett Shively B. S, Ball State Teachers College Physical Education-Coach Senior Sponsor Carlyle l, Snider Bi., P. S. M. Indiana University Band-Boys' Glee Club W1 ,F !1i i . ..-gg.- .. 5. -me ll n 'will 'mv 'W'Tk'.f' C' ' . Q 5505 ' . H 'lt A '- 7 'J' . 1 Y - - . ' ' , 1 w .Ji '.?f?Iirf A wal, . -Q 1 1 . 4 '12 13' ' f e. ' -. . ..- :I I' ,I . H - Junior High and Elementary Faculty ROW I Mae Schurr B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Grade 1 Margaret Pence B. S. Ball State Teachers College Grade 1 Hazel Heckaman B. S, Manchester College Grade 2 Anne Sierk A I Wittenberg College Ball State Teachers College Grade 2 Iune Halt B. S. Ball State Teachers College Grade 3 --.-. JL.. .Y ,ee ROW II Eleanor Stukey Manchester College Ball State Teachers College Grade 3 Arclis Weisshaar Indiana State Teachers College Grade 4 Marion Kuhn B. S. Indiana University Grade 4 Roxie Smith B. S. Ball State Teachers Grade 5 Aleda Berg Manchester College Grade 5 H. ... College Row 11133. Lottie Hulse Indiana State Teachers College Grade 6 Mr, Cook Indiana Central Normal B. S, Manchester College Grade 6 Glenn A. Klinedinst B. S. North Manchester College Social Studies Grade 7 Milo Stump B. S. Goshen College Grade 7 Iohn Baird '14 A. B. Central Nor' 45 Indiana Universitfzt I' Grade 8 ' 3 Lowell Frederick Viv. Manchester College Grade 8 1 To prepare us for useful service to our nation in its time of need, some of the classes have undergone a change of emphasis and subject matter this year. As a part of pre- induction training, an advanced course in algebra and geometry was offered to upper classmen during the activity period. In the shop work, the boys learned to use newer types, as well as an increased number, of tools and machinery. The repair of machinery received more emphasis than formerly. In preparing us physically, co-ordination was stressed by increased marching practice, calisthenics, and tumbling in physical education. The commercial department strived to maintain a level of perfect work and to train stu- dents to fill commercial jobs competently. The girls in the Home Economics classes were taught how to use and care for the new synthetic fabrics, The preparation of well-balanced meals under the rationing pro- gram, using new processed and substitute foods, was high-lighted in their food prepara- tion program. The production of edible food commodities received the greatest attention in vocational agriculture. In addition to their classroom work, the fellows, under their instructors supervision, produced food at home on their own plot of ground, and cared for and harvested an orchard as one of their projects. Efforts have been made throughout our school program, especially in our social stud- ies classes, to develop a world-consciousness by giving the students a better understand- ing of the peoples of the World. Our teachers have tried to lead us into more tolerant thinking, overlooking national, racial, religious, and economic prejudices. They have tried to make very real to us our part as a citizen in the affairs of our government and the necessity of each citizen's active participation if our democracy is to continue. ,,,,, I R F943 4'--Q Jw! 10 .2' Clzss officers President. Richard Drudge Vice President, Beth Swank Secretary, Vivian Huff Treasurer, Iohn Stayton Green and inexperienced when we first entered high school, we started immediately getting ourselves accustomed to only three minutes between classes. To the upper class- men we probably appeared more scared and inexperienced than we really were, but when we won both the girls' and boys' basketball' class tourneys in our sophomore year, we learned to hold our heads higher, Things began to happen fast and furious when we became juniors-we sold candy at ball games, purchased class rings, and presented, with huge success, the play, Almost Summer. Our prom was the best ever, with Richard Drudge and Betty Schumacher chosen king and queen. Entering school the following September as dignified seniors, we chose Richard Drudge, Beth Swank, Vivian Hufi, and lohn Stayton to lead us in our class activities. Other important offices in school organizations were held by seniors: in the student council, Richard Tyson was elected president and lane Birkey, vice-president, in the band, Earl Duke was student conductor: Bill Haiflich, drum major: lane Birkey, senior officer: Mary Belle Haab and Evelyn Rowe, librarians: in Hi-Y, lohn Stayton held the office of president and Richard Tyson that of Sergeant-At-Arms: Beth Swank was president of G. A. A.: and Richard Drudge, Richard Tyson, and Nelson Pittman represented our class on the basket- ball team. After presenting another class play and surviving final exams, the last week of school found us still busy planning for commencement and baccalaureate, Finally we received our diplomas, heaved a sigh and said good-bye to Bremen High. O f: . willy ' Iohn Berg Love conquers all. Patrol I, 2: Student Council 1: Iunior Play 37 Librarian 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Student Court 2: Basketball 1: Latin Club 3: Boy Scouts l, 2: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. :,f,5ff lane Birkey Sailors, marines, civilians preferred? Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Librarian 1, 27 Band Ir. Oflicer 3: Band Senior Oi- iicer 4: G. A. A. l. 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. Council 3, 4: Glee Club 2: Class Play 3: Ioumalism 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Student Council 4: Vice Presi- dent Student Council 4: Librarian 4: Office Practice 4: Spriq 0'Mint Statt 4. Phy lis Coflel Well, Raymond said so! Lakeville 1, 2: Class Treasurer l: Girl Reserve l, 2: Class Play 3: Glee Club 3: Sprig O'Mint Statt 4: G. A. A. 3, 4: G. A. A. Council 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Office Practice 4. Dale Davis A lady's gentleman. Band l, 2: Glee Club 3, 4: Art 3: Typing 2: Physical Fitness 3, 47 F. F. A. 4: Concert Choir 4: Boys 4-E 4. 46794 Roberta Berger And then came the sneeze! Glee Club l. 2. 3, 4: Operetta l, 2. 3: Home Conference l: Librarian 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4. Lorraine Bowser Short and Sweet. Librarian 1, 2. 3, 47 Glee Club 1, 2: Operetta l, 2: Home Conference 1. 5:54552 Nc dames for me. Band 1, 2: Glee Club 1: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Athletics 3: F. F. A. Watch Dog 4: Movie Operator 3, 4. Richard Drudge l'm in training, you know. Basketball l, 2, 3. 4: Basebau 1, 2: Softball l, 27 Boys Glee Club l, 2: Operetta l, 2: Athletics 1. 2: Presi- dent Student Council 3: Prom King 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Class President 4: Spriq O'Mint Staff 4: Hi-Y 4: Movie Operator 4. 1 11 Earl Duke Ss-cond Harry Irimes? Band l. 2. 3. 4: Student Conductor 2. 3. 4: Glee Club l. 2. 3. 4g Operetta l. 2: Phylical Fitness 3. 4: Concert Choir 3, 4: Camera Club 1. 2: lunior Play 3: Annual Photographer 4. Glenn Eldridge A little man with G big purpose. Francesville I: Lakeville 2: F. F. A. 2. 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4. inf! Alma Edel Oh you irritate me so! Home Conlerence l. 2: G. A. A. l 2. 3: Band l. 2: Physical Fitness 3 Charles Green Wanna ride with me? Boys Glee Club 1. 4: Ioumalism 3. Spriq O'Mint Staff 4: Concert Choir 4 rus 7 Boy Sc uts 1. I ' 4 .Xcy Mary Belle Haab She wears cr pair of silver winqs. G. A. A. l. 2. 3. 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4: Girls Glee Club l, 2. 3, 4: Spriq O'Mint Staff 4: Iournalism 4: Operetta l. 2: Concert Choir 3. 4: Band Li- brarian 3, 4: Boys Glee Club Accom- panist 4: Oflice 3. 4: Home Conier- ence l: Physical Fitness 3. Bill Haiflich All the world loves rr lover. Band l. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2: 3. 4: Operetta l, 2: Concert Choir 3, 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4: Band Drum Maier 4: Sprig O'Mint Staff 4: Camera Club 1: lunior Class Play 3: Boy Scouts l: Mixed Chorus 4. lf! Arthur Hanes. Ir. Anchors Aweiqh Ioined the Navy. Roland Hansen Nappanee tonight? Athletics 1. 2: l-li-Y l. 2. 3, 4: Physi- Zalditness 3, 4:7VlZvie Operator 1. if s ll A . 794 Iunior Hardy To myseli I owe my success. Athletics l, 2: Basketball l. 2, 3: Physical I-'itness 3, 4: The trumpet sounds within my heart. Norma Huff Glee Club I, Z, 3, 4: G. A. A. 1: Student Council l: Home Conference lg Typing l: Office 2. 3. 4: Nappanee 2: lournalism 3. 4: Sprig O'Mint Staff 4. Mariorie Kauffman What do you all know? Lealman H. S., St. Petersburg. Florida lg Latin Club 1, 2: Glee Club 2, 3. 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Choir 3. 4: Class Play 3: G. A. A. 3: Librarian 47 Office Practice 4: Sprig O'Mint Staff 4: Operetta 2: Physical Fitness 4. Robert Kline Bull Band called. Withdrew irom school. Mardell Heckaman Her eyes speak volumes. Band I, 2. 3. 4: Glue Club l 2: 3: 4: G. A. A. 2. 3: Girls 4-H 2, 3: Boys 4-H 2, 3: Operetta I. 2. 3. 4: Home Conference l, 2: Office 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4. U. . Vivian Hufi Saving myself for-you guess? G. A. A. l, 2. 3. 4: Glee Club l, 2: Operetta l: Home Conference l. 2: Student Council 2: G. A. A. Council 3. 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4: Class Secretary 4: Librarian 4. Wayne Kile But she said no. Wrestling l: Athletics 2: Physical Fit- ness 3: Library Assistant 3. f I N ' I W ,U ,iydhf ,mlllj Lavon Kuhn You can't trust these women. Glee Club l: Hi-Y 2, 3. 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Class Play 3. 13 Saab Lorraine Manges Third finger, left hand, Art l: Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 2, 3, 4: Vice-Pres. Student Council 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4: G. A. A. 3, 4. Earl Parker The world knows little of its greatest meh. Wrestling 2: Athletics 3: Physical Fit- ness 3, 4: Movie Operator 4. Peggy Pritz Oh, for the love of a soldier! Operetta 1, 2: Qlee Club I, 2, 3. 4. Ml Evelyn Rowe She speaks, acts, and behaves just as she should. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Band Librarian 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Operetta 1, 2: Concert Choir 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Ol-tice 4: Or- chestra 4. Frances Minnes Oh, these underclassmen! Operetta l, 2: Home Conference l: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Band l. 3, 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4: Concert Choir 3, 4: Annual Staff 4: Office 4. ,fl , .fn jf '- ! ' .U ,I N I on Pittman Always let your conscience he your guide. Athletics 2: Track 2: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Basketball 3, 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4. Paul Reed We never know. Plymouth 1: Hi-Y 3, 42 Glee Club 3, 4: 4-H 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4: F. A. A. Vice-Pres. 4. H-,J ff.-,J Louis Schneider Honest is the best policy. Typinq 3: Iournalism 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Annual Staff 4. ,jx 'r f' F 1 . of 5 uf! 14- , - ,rf - l - - l l - l4 Harriett Schultz I don't gotta do nothing. Crown Point 1. 2: G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. Council 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Art 4. Phyllis Snyder The lady has plans. Glee Club 1: G. A. A. l, 2: Physical Fitness 3, 4. Beth Swank Is that so, huh? G. A. A. I, 2. 3, 4: G. A. A. Presi- dent 4: Home Conference 1, 2: Op- eretta lg Glee Club 1, 3: Class Play 3: Class Secretary 3: Class Vice-Presi- dent 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Con- cert Choir 3. Iohn Teghtmeyer Got to ration my love. Athletics l, 2, 3: Hi-Y 3, 4: Physical Fitness 37 Movie Operator 3: Annual Statt 4: Boy Scouts 1, 2.. 794 Betty Schumacher Dick made that basket, didn't he? Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Operetta 1, 2: G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4: Class Play 3: Journalism 3: Home Conference l: Annual Staff 4: G. A. A. Treasurer 4: Junior Class Vice-President 3: Prom Queen 3. Iohn Stayton Blondes, Brunettes, or Redheads Pre- terred. Athletics 1, 2, 3: Physical Fitness 3: Movie Operator 3, 4: Student Council 1. 2: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y Secretaryf 3: Hi-Y President 4: Scouts l, 27 Class Treasurer 4. Robert Swank There ain't no use for the Women. Wrestling l: Band 1: Athletics 3: Track 3: Model Airplane Building 2, 3: Physical Fitness 3, 4. Richard Tyson A marine, of course! Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: So-ttball l, 2: Baseball 1, 2: Athletics l, 2: Phy- sical Fitness 3, 47 Hi-Y Sergeant ot Arms 3, 4: President Student Coun- cil 4. 15 Qffdljtaelj ' A0011 Patricia Wahl Phyllis Walterhouse New Iersey was never like this! Actions speak louder than words. Roselle Park High School, Roselle G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4: Ioumalism 4: Park, N. I. l, 2, 3: Iournulism 4g Physical Fitness 3, 4: Office 4: An- Physical Fitness 4. nual Staff 4. I . ,. 0 ' ge , X ,,f-- 'T-X. Lois Weaver ' 95 Lois Weil She fell for Wakarus . 'ffl Quiei and laclylike. Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: G. A. A. 2, 3: Glee Club l. 2: G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Library 3, 4: Physical Fitness 3. 4: Physical Fitness 3, 4. Home Conference lg Operetia 1, 2. Eugene Williams Oh, for a ten day leave! loined the Navy. v Thinking Back To The Past Beginning a long career-school-in the fall of '3l, we were started out on the rocky road to knowledge by Miss O'Connor, our first grade teacher. Because of a change in the school system, all of the present seniors did not enter the same semester: but, to avoid confusion, we shall assume that they did. The fifteen beginners were Iohn Berg, lane Birkey, Lorraine Bowser, Richard Drudge, Alma Edel, Marybelle Haab, Bill Haiflich, Ro- land Hansen, Norma Huff, Frances Minnes, Louis Schneider, john Teghtmeyer, Phyllis Walterhouse, Iunior Hardy, and Richard Tyson. No one entered or left during our second year when our teacher was Miss Bolby. Miss Swain undertook the task of trying to teach us something in the third grade, and Nelson Pittman entered to stay for one year. Earl Parker joined us in the fourth grade under Miss Anglon. Under Miss Smith in '36 we attained the level of fifth graders, losing Phyllis Wal- terhouse to the Lutheran School and gaining Charles Green from Plymouth, Phyllis Sny- der from Teegarten, and Peggy Pritz. Earl Duke from Kalamazoo, Michigan, entered our class in '37 when we were under Miss l-lulse's Guidance, ' When we reached the seventh grade and junior high, Nelson Pittman returned, and we were showered with quite a few teachers4Miss Young, Mr. Baird, Mr. Fulps, Mr. Bowman, Mrs. Smith tMiss Ramseyl, Miss Baker, and, for study hall Miss Emerson, Mrs. Leman tMiss Smithl, and Mr. Macy. When the new school building was completed in '39, our class grew by leaps and bounds, Roberta Berger, Dale Craig, Mardell Heckaman, Vivian Huff, Wayne Kile, Lavon Kuhn, Lorraine Manges, Beth Swank, and Lois Weaver came from Muncie: Marjorie Kauffman, Evelyn Rowe, Robert Swank, and Lois Weil entered from Sunnyside, and Betty Schumacher from Fulmer Iunior High School at South Bend enrolled. Upon the threshold of our freshman year, bewildered and subdued, we were joined by Phyllis Walterhouse from the Lutheran School and Paul Reed, a former Plymouth stu- dent. Dale Davis, transferring from La Paz, joined us in the sophomore year. During our eventful junior year, Phyllis Coffel and Glenn Eldridge from Lakeville and Harriet Schultz from Crown Point came to share in our many activities, In '43 at last we were Seniors and were beginning to feel quite important. During the year we acquired only one new member, Pat Wahl from Roselle Park, New Iersey, while Bud Hanes and Eugene Williams became sailors, and Richard Tyson, a Marine for Uncle Sam. Robert Kline withdrew from school the first semester and Lavon Kuhn, who went to Nappanee, and Pat Wahl withdrew the second half of the year. Hopefully the forty Sen- iors are anticipating the day to which they've looked forward for twelve long years--- Commencement on May 19. V t -.,.,r.-., , - .H-sf, SENIOR FLASHES NAME lohn Berg Roberta Berger lane Birkey Lorraine Bowser Phyllis Coffel Dale Craig Dale Davis Richard Drudge Earl Duke Alma Edel Glenn Eldridge Charles Green Marybelle Haab Bill Haiflich Roland Hansen Iunior Hardy Mardell Heckaman Norma Huff Vivian Huff Marjorie Kauffman Wayne Kile Lavon Kuhn Lorraine Manges Bud Hanes Earl Parker Nelson Pittman Frances Minnes Pe9QTY Pritz Paul Reed Evelyn Rowe Louis Schneider Harriet Schultz Betty Schumacher Phyllis Snyder Iohn Stayton Beth Swank Robert Swank Iohn Teghtmeyer Richard Tyson Patricia Wahl Phyllis Walterhouse Lois Weaver Lois Weil Eugene Williams FAVORITE PASTIME Doris Stan Boyfriends Sewing Raymond M, Skating Dating Evelyn Betty S. Trumpet Men His car Laughing Gossip Dates Nappanee Car CFordl Bassoon That trumpet player Bowling You all Study Hall Plymouth lcarl Men Navy lust being in school. Basketball Mast Rex Farming Smiling Parking Sleeping Writing notes Anybody lust driving Sailors ParkingC?l Pool Marines Men Popping corn Sunday evenings Dates Great Lakes ,... . -f.-4-,ps , PET PEEVE School HROH Old Maids Men Red Women Car trouble Training rules Drug Store Betty Heckaman Hair mussed Red hair Short fingernails Swallowing pins Flat tires Overtime Her red cheeks Kidded about Sinatra Working Glamour girl Frank Sinatra Broken dates Diesch Hi Soldier Dick Tyson Overtime Frances Rainy days Knitting Lavon K. Lois Bill H. Surprises Anything No tires today Lola Beth Girls Flat tires Navy School Bookkeeping Paul R. Physics class Army WEAKNESS Doris Getting in early That Navy man! Candy Other men School Blue eyes Getting to practice A certain blonde Glenn E. Sleeping My car and l. Anyone with a car Beth S, Dede Dottie Men Food Onions My walk New Year's Eve Nappanee Rings Women Navy Hamburgers Alfalfa Ham sandwiches Garlic Mr. Hayes Bishop Chuck Dick Anyone Nappanee Gobs Lois Weil Redheads A's Navy Out-oi-town? Wakarusa Semester exams You kidding? -.f ug U-3-. Y.: N4 v--1 Y,-1 NI' Qi, we fl if W7 Jn ...af nf .-9 96 9 .xl fa qv ,4 T . .,-..-. - V v f Wm it 'mf-f '?17 5T'll'lf 'lf1F.u.. if'?WTh m'w ' ft ' '15 ' Dale Freeze, President Carol Yocurn, Vice-president Iunior Stine, Secretary Betty Corl, Treasurer Giddy and serious, sane and insane, the Iunior class now has fifty-nine members who sometimes get along with one another and sometimes don't. There are many contrasts in the class: for example, consider Kit Carson and Esther Reidenbach, Ieanette Holderman and Theda Hill, Betty Heckaman and Alice Perry. They are quite proud of their places in the various organizations of the schoolp but then Why shoudn't they be? The three yell leaders are from this brilliant class: the editor- in-chief of the Went: six members of the basketball team: eleven librarians: and ten band members. The two big events of the year were the class play, For Pete's Sake, and the Iunior- Senior prom. Struggling through U. S. history, geometry, and Caesar's experiences in Gaul, the jun- iors are getting ready for their final year of high school, for which we feel confident they will be fully capable as distinguished seniors, First row: Owen Balsley, Charles Beery, Robert Eugene Birtwhis- tle, Eleanor Bishop, Iune Batt- otrfi, Donald Bowser, Ioyce Bowser, Gerald Carothers. Fifth row: Robert Long, Mary Marburger, Dewey Martin, Ger- ald Mast, Raymond Mayer, Ar- thur Muncy, Alice Perry, Lyle Redman. Second row: Vernon Carothers, Robert Carson, Betty Corl, Don- na Lee Cripe, Maynard Deit- rich, Lawrence Edel, Amelia Eberly, Luclle Forsythe. Sixth row: Phyllis Reed, Esther Reidenbach, Berdene Ringer:- berq, Eldon Reeder, Billy Sahl- hoff, Ruth Sahlhoff, John Schutz, Shirley Seiber. Third row: Mary Fowler, Dale Freeze, Lois Graverson, Metha- belle Haenes, Betty Hand, Betty I-Eeckarnan, Robert Hemingeir, Neva Heinke. Seventh row: Hazel Stayton, Owen Stine, Ioan Stoller, Ruth Stuntz, Vern Troup, Edwin Vernon, Loren Walker, Roland Weil. v Fourth row: Theda Hill, Jeanette Holderman, Martha Huff, Gene- va Kiefer, Robert Ktpfer, Calvin Koontz, William Leeper, Carrie Lou Legner. Eighth row: Evelyn Wilson, Carol Yocum, Edith Zillmer. 21 A BIT ABOUT THE JUNIORS NAME Owen Balsley Charles Beery Robert Birtwhistle Eleanor Bishop lune Battorff Donald Bowser loyce Bowser Gerald Carothers Vernon Carolhers Robert Carson Belly Corl Donna Cripe Maynard Dietrich Lawrence Edel Amelia Eberly Dean Farrer Lucile Forsythe Mary Fowler Dale Freeze Lois Graverson Methabelle Haenes Betty Hand Betty Heckarnan Robert Heminger Neva Heinke Theda Hill leanette Holderman Martha Huff Geneva Kiefer Robert Kipfer Calvin Koontz William Leeper Robert Long Carrie Lou Leqner Mary Marburger Dewey Martin Gerald Mast Raymond Mayer Arthur Muncy Alice Perry Lyle Redman Phyllis Reed Esther Riedenbach Berdene Ringenberg Eldon Roeder Billy Sahlhoff Ruth Sahlhoff lohn Schulz Shirley Sieber Owen Stine Hazel Slayton Ioan Stoller Ruth Sluntz Vern Troup Edwin Vernon Loren Walker Roland Weil Evelyn Wilson Carol Yocum 22 REMARKS lust call me Red No! No! Glamour Boy Louie's my man They used to call her Pansy Shy?!could be Men are all bad You don't say We two-all alone Loudest of them all Small, but O. K. How do l look? Virginia lnot the state? What's a woman? We wonder Live and Let Live A gift of gab My men! May l have the pass? A maneoohl What curly hair Oh boy! A convertible The domestic type Let's get in the fight My typinge-honestly Small one! What hair Now, really yell Where are my books? She isn't talking Women are fickle Shirley is his gal Want to see my finger? Another blonde Boy! What a temper Ouiet Guy When will he grow up? Redheads-Oh boy! Want a ride? . Silence is golden Hi! Babe Your order, please She's a good kid Never give up Betty-ooh! Give him time Boy! Can she blush ls he ever meanl Bill's okay Stinky He'll come back St. Louis not preferred Here comes the Navy So talkative Shy Those pretty brown eyes Strong and silent Give sis first choice Always seen with Barney AMBITION Cowboy To attract girls Artist Dr's. secretary Anything Doctor Private sec, Dentist Get married Lawyer A real diamond Beauty operator Great scientist Contractor A singer Own a bakery Be slim Secretary Minister Iitterbug Lady doctor Get married Home Ec. teacher Capture Hitler Own a restaurant Be a good wife Second Veronica Lake Get my man 7 footer Have a gold mine Loaf Basketball coach Philosopher Movie star Be a good cook Not much Get a good cook Be president Mechanic Teacher Missionary To bowl 300 Win a beauty contest Find a tall man A deyoted husband Bartender Get married Never to Worry Music teacher Always be free Lowell's wife - Never worry Learn by experience Typing champion Get a quiet wife Pilot Never get married Be Successful Home Ec. teacher PROBABLY WILL BE Truck farmer Bachelor House painter Housewife Same thing Farmer Show girl Bartender Bachelor A hick Single Cadet Nurse Store clerk Toy factory worker Working at Ball Band Street cleaner A spinster High-diver Teetotaler Waitress Taxi driver Dime store clerk Housewife leep driver Running a bachelor's home Telling bed time stories Farmer's wife Milking cows Chorus girl First class bum Running a ranch Umpire Lawyer A success A WAC Not much Eating in restaurants Farmer Bombing Tokyo War worker At Sing Sing Loser every time A bareback rider A model A farmer Missionary Spinster Farmer Bill's model Wife Basketball coach A maid Gray at 20 College professor Fighter Farmer Mechanic A cop Private Sec. Farmer's wife SOPHCMORES To keep up with the dizzy sophomores, even for one day, would put any normal per- son in a whirl. Settling down to classroom routine several minutes after the bell has rung, some prepare to sleep, some begin to tell of the night before, and believe it or not, a few start studying. After five long hours of hard work, we see them rushing to activity classes -twelve to band, thirteen to Glee Club, six to 4-H and in smaller numbers to the library, to Iournalism, Art, Hi-Y, Orchestra, F. F. A. and to Student Council. After school we find three boys staying for basketball practice and eleven girls dressing for G. A, A. At night they cast all thoughts of school aside and begin to hunt a way to Nappanee, worry about getting to Plymouth the next night, or else they just loaf uptown. Some of the memories all of us will carry with us from this class are Lois Brown's gig- gle, Ioan Edel's love for a fight or an argument, Marilyn Zimmer and Ruth Franklin's halos, Barney Tyler's conceitedness, Willis Garrett in the Navy, Virginia Haney and Evelyn Kauffman making straight A's, lane Dietrich's unexcelled ability to flatter t?l people, Bonnie Lou George's lady-like ways, and Ierry Hemminger, Evan Hutt, Betty Miller and Carolyn Schumacher-enough said. Last, but not least, could we ever forget that sweet romance between Lois Brown and lack Swank? 5 yufli SOPHOMCRE SKETCHES NAMES Frances Arch Shirley Baxter lrene Borneman Everett Boyer Carl Brock Lois Brown Norma Church Iames Clindaniel lane Dietrich Ioan Edel Betty Erven Eldon Fore Ruth Franklin Iune Frederick Bonnie George Harold Haenes Virginia Haney Alberta Heckaman Ierry Hemminger Martha Hochstetler Richard Hochstetler Evan Huff Millard Hummel Evelyn Kauffman Gerald Kline Norma Kling Ruth Kuntz Glenn Laudeman Mildred Martin Carol Miller Dale Miller Mary Ellen Miller Harmen Mitchel Angeline Perry Opal Poulson Helen Reed loann Ritter Marthelen Rottmiller Sally Schlemmer Phyllis Schultz Carolyn Schumacher Mary Io Schurr Peggy Scott Shirley Sherk Io Ellen Skinner Iohn Snyder lack Swank Bernard Tyler Helen Vollmer Eldina Wiegand Elery Wolfe Marilyn Zimmer REMARKS My only-eAlfered Thin, isn't she? Give Me a Man Small but mightly The quiet type Can she laugh Oh, that curly hair! Little one Let me at 'em Now what did l do? An earnest student Whats a technique? Did you say red? Can she sing? Pretty neat l have blue eyes She has pigtails Give her time Out of my way Tall!! Big boy We Can't say Man of few words Always has a book Always has a smile You'd be surprised Give me time We don't know Oh her red hair Likes to draw Where is he every night Long hair Skip it Ouiet as a mouse Men --ooh!! Ouiet Everything's funny Started out young AMBITION Drum major Big orchestra Housewife Prize fighter To be a monk To get married Second Sonia Henie Six foot two To get married Ouiz Kid School teacher To be loved Good cook Famous Be a dressmaker Be an angel Get a featherbob Be original Be a man Marry a rich man Aviator Making history Make noise Schoolteacher Marry someone rich Get married at 17 Get any man Go steady Be someone Be famous Cowboy Glamour girl None Glamour girl Get married Get a man Singer Farmer's wife You really want to know? Famous Ride 'em Cowboy Did you see my sis? Small, but O'boy Oh those brown eyes Give me time Where's my man? Freckles Loisfoohl! Tiny but handsome Kinda quiet Gone but not forgotten Kinda bashful Who's that blonde Singer Secretary Get married at l8 House wife Teacher Artist Race car Driver Married man Be one and only Get married soon Get a man Artist Poor little rich girl PROBABLY WILL BE Baton twirler always Housewife Old Maid Street cleaner Politician Old Maid Skating instructor Farmer Visiting Reno Home Ec. teacher Farmer's wife Bachelor Dishwasher Second Kate Smith Power's model Minister? Farmer's wife Inventor Wolf Marry a farmer Glamour boy Senator Piano tuner Get married Tax collector Spinster Farmer's wife Governor Glamour girl Housewife City slicker Show girl School teacher Cowgirl Opera singer Cook Teacher Banker's wife Sunday School teache Housewife Old Maid Congresswoman Dancer Farmerette Old Maid Missionary Married man Bigamist Old Maid Married at an Hashslinger Show girl early age 1,2- 1'11::I ww: 1'11111v11:: A1'c'11, 3111111-y 30001161 row: 111112 A1111 1l1Qtr1f'11, Buxlm, 1111110 1'1w1'11v1111111, 1'1v'11-I1 10111 EL1111, Batty Ervon, 11161011 Uuyvxk, C1111 111m'1:, 111:15 Bmwn, Few, Ruth 1'r1111k1111, 1111111 Frudw- N11111111 kf1111rf'11, 111111r-as C1111d.111f 1'1c1a, 13111111111 11011 Gourqv, 1111m1d 1111. 111111111--12. F11l11 row: 1711111 M111-51, M'11y 11111111 S1xt111nw: 91111y 1V1111w1', 11111111-111 1N111:'11f11, A111111- 11111- 13-11y, 051111 1111111:1o11, 11011111 Rclvd, 10 A1111 F11t191, 1V111rt11P1011 F1r11tr11111P1'. 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With the dawn of September 9, freshmen--esome tall, some short, some wise and some otherwise entered the doors of Bremen High, only to find themselves being ignored by the upperclassmen, extremely overworked by their teachers, and pushed around by their fellow freshmen. Classes, consisting of work, work, and more work, were not a bit exciting, Deciding to have some fun their first year in high school, they joined the many different school activities and were soon recognized by their superiors. The freshmen contributed greatly to the fund purchasing the servicemen's plaque. Mr. Kepler's room sold pencils on which the basketball schedule was printed. Miss Monhaut's group sold chances on a cake draw- ingp while Mrs. Molebash's room had student donations. They have several members who are players on the second team and five freshmen are reporters for journalism. The group is well represented in G. A. A. and in both Glee Clubs. The three minutes periods between classes were especially thrilling for Feef Moore and Bob Miller, Willy Kepler and Dick Leman, Martha Nusbaum and lim Marshall. As many of the freshmen are still a mystery to us, we don't know yet in which direction their interests lie. But with three more years, they will no doubt prove themselves to be a portentous source of talent, ability, trouble, and outstanding achievement. first row Betty Btriloy, Norma Second row: Meri Chupp, Edward Third row: Mildred Fries, Marqery Fourth row: Willacloan Kepler, Balsloy, Betty Bollnirrn, Robert Coler, Richard Cori, Donald Due Haas, Dean Hochstotler, Eleanor Birlcoy, Evelyn Bowser, lrvin toi, Wayne Ellis, Russell Flora, Huber, Evelyn I-luirl, Frances loan Brown, loan Brown, Glemce Mary Forsythe, Virqinia Frank- Hull, Ruth Hunsberqer, Virginia Cirrntlii-rs, lin. Kensinqer. Fiith row: james Marshall, Betty Sixth row: Ruth Price, Ernestine Seventh row: Rulo Mentzol, Robert Miller, Elireda Moore, Patricia Ann Mutti, Iloniilri Nelicr, Martha Nusbauni, Bert Ptetierle. Redman, Richard Reed, Phyllis Schlemmer, Kenneth S C ot t, Phyllis Shearer, ' Aqnes Sherlc, Willard Shortz. Troup, Meredith rrlcl Wise, Ted Gerald Kiefer, Norma Kuhn, luck Layman, Richard LGIUVIH, Allred McMullon, Dean Manqes, lolin MUfbl1Yfj.lT. Sieier, Gloria Wierick, Go! - Wolfe, lames Fisher, Robert Younq, Richard Zentz. 27 NAME Betty Bailey Norma Balsley Betty Bellman Robert Birkey Evelyn Bowser lrvin Brown lean Brown Glenice Carothers Merl Chupp Edward Cofer Richard Corl Donald Dutoi Wayne Ellis Iames Fisher Russell Flora Mary Forsythe Virginia Franklin Mildred Fries Margery Haas Dean Hochstetler Eleanor Huber Evelyn Huff Frances Ioan Hull Ruth Hunsberger Virginia Kensinger Willadean Kepler Gerald Kiefer Norma Kuhn lack Layman Richard Leman Alfred McMullen Dean Manges Iohn Marburger lames Marshall Betty Mentzel Robert Miller Elfreda Moore Patricia Mutti Donald Neher Martha Nusbaum Burt Pfefferle Ruth Price Richard Reed Ernestine Redman Kenneth Scott Phyllis Schlemmer Phyllis Shearer Agnes Sherk Willard Shortz Edwin Stutzman Rulo Siefer Gloria Troup Meredith Wierick Gerald Wise Ted Wolfe Lewis Yoder Robert Young Richard Zentz 28 FRE SHMAN F AN F ARE REMARKS Those dimples Blondie Chuck -happy Everything happens to me Eyes of blue Short, dark and freckled That curly hair Winsome ways Good looking Our Romeo Oualityi ln a small package Nice wavy hair Imagine him in a hurry Always agreeable Slightly shy Always Smiling just a merry soul She is quiet Can't she smile? Clumsy? Welll Give me a man Calvin's okay? Lengthy ' Some babe! Doesn't she look innocent? Now Dick Hi, honey She's bashful Strong and silent Willadean-ah All my girls Oh that sophomore Dark eyes Class Hearthrob O! for a man Feefee for me Where's Bob? A quiet little Miss Man of few words Musical fingers Hi Shorty Calm and collected Ladies man Late dates Give me some height Oh, for the army! Those dimples Tiny?-yes Peck's bad boy Short stuff Tell them another, Shive Those thin eyebrows WowI Hi Casey! Woof-woof! Tight lipped Shy The Zentz with sense AMBITION A model Have black hair Secretary Have my way Marry a millionaire A good soldier Compile a slang dictionary Be a good swimmer A banker Baker A farmer Movie star Retire young To be a man Great trombone player Live in luxury Be good Put on some weight Grow To be a sophomore Have a good time Sleep late Opera singer Get married A nurse Band director Bachelor A doctor's secretary Eat a whole pie Get my girl Champ golfer Be famous Second Sinatra Be able to sing Be on Blind date Lawyer Get married at 16 Wash dishes in 3 min. Detective Cut up Doctor To grow To be loved Errol Flynn's secretary Basketball player History teacher Beauty operator Movie actress Lion tamer Get married To get Shive's iob someday To skate like Sonja Get married Great man Newspaper reporter Orator Get a gal Basketball coach PROBABLY WILL BE Selling ice Stenographer Farmer's wife Running a hatchery Satisfied ln khaki Married A jitterbug Driving a milk wagon A clown A farmer Truck driver Farm hand Henpecked A flyer Picking Pickles Track champ A policewoman Selling dishwashers Acrobat Married A good cook A juggler A botanist A comedian Housewife Raising pumpkins Chef in the BGB Sawing logs Making Peppermint A greasemonkey Traveling salesman Organ grinder Boxing champ Unmarried Head iailer Head jailer's wife A missionary Struggling Concert pianist A tree surgeon Five feet tall Sailor Shoplifter A farmer Housewife Welder Farmer's wife No. 1234 Alcatraz Bachelor Basketball coach Missionary in India Married Gardener Henpecked husband Onion weeder Confirmed bachelor A proud papa s,' S, I irst row: lonn Amr-5, Mtrry Lou Arvh, Vircumu Btrlslvy, llonnti Buvknwll, Fvvrwtt Hvllnmn, lun- ior Hvllmrrn, lnno Ann Burherncin, Hwyvo Burk.-, Milfllorl Ctirotlwrs. litth rnw: lloloris Myhie, Hiclimkcl Milloi, Irwin Nick, lnhn Ptetterle, Dnvon Pittmtm, Dtilo Pruitt, Neal Prtitt, Ruth Rtrod, C tx i' 0 l y n Rhondn. Second row: Neil Cripe, Mnry Lou llutoi, Vivirin Edel, Lloyd Ellis, Robvrt Erven, loan Feist, Doro- thy Grisc, Shirlvy Hurts, Caro' lyn Hnenes. Sixth row: Euqene Ritenoui, Mary Ellen Rowe, Shirley Rowe, lohn Schleinnrer, Eldon Schweisben qer, Curl Scott, Faye- Scott, Jocm Senrt, Vere Shenetielcl. 'As Third row: Donrild Hfiitlich, Wil- lltllll Heltzsl, Ruth Hershbeirqrer, Dale Heuberqer, Drile Hoch- Stetler, Hrlrold Hochstetler, Rob- ert I-lueni, lumes Hutt, Iolm lanes. Seventh row: Neol Shortz, Vonntr Shunmker, Phyllis Silvey, Daisy Stuyton, Lowell Stine, Alton Stump, Elnoru Stuntz, Lrxvon Tener, Thonicls Walter. Fourth row: Sidney Klinq, Dr-lnmr Kieffer, Betty I, Liriqnh-flttfr, B01- ty R. Linqotf-ltor, Gerald Lozier, Virqinitx Lozmr, Burton Mnnqns, Ermrr Mtxrtin, Bevnrly Middrtuqh. Eiqhth row: Clxfrrlvs Wvlcly, Ruth Wrrlterhouso, Wcrync Zillrnor. 29 -A X ' YY -a wmml low: Put FLIYIUI, Arthur Thxrd low: Gmu- Hxxwklnal, Normgm Ilmrsytlx f, Russx-H F I 11 n k 1111, Heckvlnmn, Iewxurml He Thmxrxls C'l1f1vwr::m1, Eilwl Grorfne, mfm, Fsztfx Hfw-'!1:1Tv2Iff 1,01-'rm Bllly Glovo, Mwxufm Hfmd, MYIY- Hofhsteftlvr Nm111'1r1 lvuws, C' fm Hwmvy, Ifnufxsz Huuza. Klle-, Mclllm Kuobl 4.1x k 'cmvll 1 Koontz. xtln luw: Imllxlns S1V155C1k, Ev-Ylyn SQVHUII1 low: Iwmvthy fflxmzx, Sreuth, Hubs-rt Scales, Luellcx Richard Walks-r, Robvxt Wkliwr, Sluw, V1-win Stutzmfm, Ihwwxld Iohn VNliH'1UH, Mwxdwnl VVU-xxvm-x', Swwrmk, Gwnxldxmy Swvxuk, Mary Wr'1yncN VVQ-ivwx, Rf'-f':fX1 W 11, hm Swfmk, Sfrrnh 'I'1'oup. Richxrd Wwlfqfzrm, Wllzmn Yuciwr. Pwnxmi L 1 l'uurtI1 1 Mxllm, N'-MI, Pwl:-mrv L1 :Nh 1 Xilinx. 1 N xmm flllmml Activities have highlighted this school year ol l943'l944. ln tact they have held a vital place in our school lite, functioning in the devel- opnient ol a well rounded school program. This year rnore We's were printed by the lournalisrn Club and more Sprig 0'Mint's were pub' lished by the annual staii than ever belore. Basketball season ticket sales Went over the top with the junior high school winning the honors in the sales contest. VVhen in Gctober the service- rrien's plaque was announced as this year's student council project, the various organizations enthus- iastically responded with donations and a new surge of activities to niake this plaque possible. The junior high school backed a sal' vage drive to collect waste fats, rags, paper, scrap iron, and coat hangers, ln the high school, pen- cils printed with the basketball schedule and apples were soldg three cakes were rattled oft: a onef act play and a concert were given. Lets re-enter the halls ol this years activities and see the rnany groups responsible lor making the activity period something to which to look lorward. 33 I Basketball The first team players for the l943-44 season included Richard Tyson, Nelson Pittman, Dick Drudge, Dale Freeze, Raymond Mayer, Bob Kipter, Bill Leeper, and Calvin Koontz. The boys who are playing their last year at Bremen High School are Seniors Tyson, Pitt- man and Drudge. Tyson and Drudge have had three years experience on the first team, while Pittman has had only two years. The remaining members of the team are juniors: during the latter part of the season, lack Swank, a sophomore, became a member of the squad. One of the main handicaps which this year's team had to overcome was the lack ot experience of playing tirst team ball. The team overcame this disadvantage fairly well as you can judge from the season's record. The individual scoring record for the team during the regular seasons schedule was as follows: Drudge, 177 points: Pittman, 1455 Kipfer, 107, Tyson, 565 Koontz, 417 Mayer, 401 Leeper, 375 Freeze, 215 Swank, 8. During the last part of the year, Dick Drudge was chosen captain by vote of the mem- bers oi the team. Bremen Lions Tippecanoe Nappanee Culver Syracuse La Paz Knox Madison Milford Wakarusa Winamac Plymouth Culver Walkerton Madison Argos Bourbon Mentone S. B. C, Cath. 16 Bremen 31 Bremen 38 Bremen 33 Bremen 20 Bremen 15 I Bremen 11 Bremen 26 Bremen 25 Bremen 26 Bremen 32 Bremen 50 Bremen 34 Bremen 39 Bremen 3l Bremen 21 Bremen 38 Bremen 21 Bremen County Tourney Tippecanoe Sectional Tippecanoe La Paz Culver 19 Bremen Tourney 30 Bremen Z9 Bremen 40 Bremen ' Indicate victories. Summary of Individual Games The Bremen Lions under the coaching of E. L. Shively had a as the last year's team- winning fourteen games and losing four very successful season. The team made as good a Bremen 31 Tippecanoe 16 After a close first half with the score being 13 to 11 in the third quarter, while Bremen scored 10 points. Scoring was emerging the victor. Bremen 35 Nappanee 31 record in scheduled play to Culver, Plymouth, and Madison. favor of the Lions, the Police Dogs were held scoreless in fairly evenly divided in the last quarter with Bremen Our team revenged the defeat which they suffered from Nappanee last year. With some trouble, the Lions beat the Bulldogs in an overtime game, Drudge and Pittman both scored a basket in the overtime period to give us the victory. Bremen 23 Culver 38 The first quarter score was in favor of Culver 8 to 95 in the second quarter Culver increased their lead to 18 to our 13. ln the last quarter the Indians picked up 11 points to the Lion's 5 to win. Bremen 35 Syracuse 33 With close scoring during the first half, Syracuse held a one point lead. At the end of the third period the Lions had gained the lead by one point-25-24. Although Drudge and Mayer went out on fouls in the last half, Bremen was able to win by the close margin of two points. Bremen 38 La Paz 20 The La Paz Vikings fell easy victim to the Lion's squad as Kipfer and Pittman led the scoring honors with 10 and 8 points respectively. Bremen 29 Knox 15 The Redskins, who beat Bremen in the Sectional Tourney last year, were the fifth victim of the Lions. Holding Knox scoreless, Bremen had 6 points at the end of the first quarter and led at the half 14-6. Drudge led in scoring 15 while Kipfer scored 5 and Tyson 7. Bremen 23 Madison 11 points, Many enthusiastic supporters followed the Lions to Madison to view a very slow and routine game. While both teams were unable to connect on their shots, the Panthers were definitely the worst of the two teams and made percentage of shots tried. 34 Milford 26 low Bremen a very After a close first quarter, Milford led 13-10 at the close of the half. Bremen was able to gain a 21-19 advantage at the Bremen end of the third quarter and went on to be the victor. 38 Wakanrsa 25 The first period was fairly evenly played by both teams with Bremen leading 10-6, The Lions increased their lead to 22-12 at the half, and were able to finish the game ahead very easily because of the lead they had accomplished. Bremen 29 Winamac 26 Winamac was able to gain an 8-7 lead at the end of the first period, but the Lions came back and tied the score at the half 18 all. In the third period the home team outscored Winamac and gained the lead 25-22. Bremen was able to hold the 3 point lead throughout the fourth quarter to become the victor. County Tourney-Bremen 17 Tippecanoe 19 The tourney was a sad affair as far as Bremen was concerned, Tippecanoe was able to hold a few points lead on Bremen throughout the game to come out the victor. Bremen 31 Plymouth 32 Plymouth jumped off with a good start and led at the end of the first quarter 8-47 they increased their lead by the half time to 19-10. lt wasn't until the last quarter that Bremen came to life and fell one point short of tying the score. Bremen 35 Culver 50 The Culver Indians jumped to a 19-10 advantage at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter the Lions were able to cut Culver's lead two points, but were still behind 24-17. Culver was able to hold their lead the rest game to defeat Bremen for the second time during the season. Bremen 37 Walkerton 34 of the Unable to hit the basket, the Lions were behind at the end of the first quarter 12-4. The second quarter ended fairly close with Walkerton still in the lead 19-13. After the rest period Bremen cut the lead down to one point with the quar- ter ending 26-25. The Lions kept right on going the last period to win. Bremen 34 Madison 39 The first quarter was played on even terms with Madison leading 12-11. Gaining the better end at the half, the Pan- thers led 22-17 and were able to hold their lead throughout the rest of the game to avenge the defeat they received at the first of the season. Bremen 51 Argos 31 In the next game Bremen had a very easy time in defeating Argos, piling up a score of 50 points for the first time during the season. The Lions jumped to an early lead and held it the remainder of play. Pittman gained scoring honors with 16 points. Bremen 47 Bourbon 21 The game opened with Bremen gaining a one point lead ni the first quarter 10-9. With the scoring fairly evenly di- vided, the second quarter ended with Bremen still leading 17-15. The Lions opened up the last half with a big offensive drive to lead 29-18 at the end af the third quarter. Bourbon was able to collect only 6 points during the last Drudge and Pittman gained scoring honors with 20 'vid 18 points respectively. Bremen 43 Mentone 38 Bremen defeated the Bulldogs for win number thirteen. The first half was close from the beginning to the end Bremen leading 19-17. During the last half the Lions increased their lead a few points: Drudge was high point man 14 points scored to his credit. Bremen 38 South Bend Central Catholic 21 Holding the Catholic team scoreless, the to keep piling up their lead throughout the Bremen 42 Tippecanoe 30-Sectional Tourney The Lions jumped off to a 9 to 6 lead at canoe cut the lead to one point at the end of put on an offensive drive that pushed them Bremen 53 La Pax 29 Starting right off the Lions piled up a 16 to 7 lead the the first quarter easy sailing for the Lions during the second half. Bremen 25 Culver 40 Both teams battled on even terms during the first quarter which ended in a 4 to 4 tie. Culver opened up in the quarter and led 18 to 6 at the half. Culver continued their scoring spree during the third quarter and led 36 to Lions outscored Culver during the last quarter, but Cu1ver's lead was too much to overcome. Culver went on the Sectional Tourney by defeating Plymouth. Lions gained a 7-0 lead at the remainder of the game. the end of the the first quarter the third quarter by a score of ahead of the Police Dogs. 21-20. ln the last quarter the Bremen and a 28 to 13 advantage at the half. 1 I end of the first quarter. The Lions were and increased it to 13 to 7 at the half. half. with with able Tippe- quintet It was second 9. The to win Baby Lions Under the coaching of Mr. Fulps, the Baby Lions had a rather successful year, breaking even with nine wins and nine losses. The victims that fell to our second team were Tippecance, La Paz, Knox, Madison, Walkerton, Argos, Bourbon, Mentone, and South Bend Central Catholic. Those to whom our team fe11 in defeat were Nappanee, Culver, Syracuse, Milford, Wakarusa, Winamac, Plymouth, and Madison. ln several of the games the Baby Lions fell short of winning by only a few points. There are six freshmen, three sophomores and two juniors on the team. The freshmen were Kiefer, Miller, Manges, Leman, Reed, and Zentzg the sophomores, Swank, Hemmin- ger, and Tyler: the juniors, Stine and Carothers. The team definitely lacked experiencey Stine, Carothers, and Tyler were the only play- ers that had played on last year's team: the six freshmen had played only a few games in junior high school. Swank was lost to the first team about halfway through the sea- son's play. Stine, Carcthers, and Tyler look like good prospects for next year's first team. Some of the cther boys have possibilities of getting on the first team also: those re- maining should make a very good second team. Summary oi the Season Bremen Tippecanoe 8 Bremen 22 Winamac 16 Bremen Nappanee 33 Bremen 19 Plymouth 31 Bremen Culver 20 Bremen 19 Culver 29 Bremen Syracuse 30 Bremen 32 Walkerton 14 Bremen La Paz 13 Bremen 17 Madison 18 Bremen Knox 15 Bremen 31 Argos 1l Bremen Madison 25 Bremen 24 Bourbon 23 Bremen Milford 20 Bremen 26 Mentone 15 Bremen Wakarusa 25 Bremen 29 Central Catholic 12 G. A. A. The G. A. A. officers were Beth Swank, presidentg Carol Yocum, vicefpresidentg Betty Schumacher, secretary: Betty Cori, treasurer. The members oi the council were lane Birkey, volleyballg Phyllis Coiiel, deck ten' nisg Vivian Hurt, basketball: Norma Church, tumblinqp baseball, Harriet Schultzy Phyllis Walterhouse, trackg Marjorie Kauffman, tene nis, ping ponq, and badmintonp Methabelle Haenes, roller and ice skatinqg Lorraine Manqes, shuffle board and horse shoe pitch- inqg Betty Hand, horseback ridinq and bicy clinqy Donna Lee Cripe, archery: Buth Stuntz, hiking. G, A. A. has been orqanized at Breincn for the promotion oi high physical efficiency among the high school airls. Anyone may be- come a member and take part in any availf able activity. By oiierinq the facilities and instruction in various sports, the association aims to stimulate every qirl's participation in some form oi wholesome recreation. Honors are awarded in accordance with the point system which awards are as follows: a G. A. A. pin for 300 pointsy monoaram, 4Ufl points: honor letter B with G. A. A., 750 points. Band The band organization consists of the concert band, marching band, junior band, and the song-flute band. The concert band, which has fifty-seven members, has had an ever- enlarging program this year. ln the late fall, they went to hear a concert played by the Hobart Band at the County School of Music. ln December, in spite of the flu epidemic which was raging' they gave their winter concert, the proceeds of which were used for the servicemen's plaque. Exchange joint concerts with Nappanee highlighted the bands program in March. A solo recital in which all concert band members participated was given in April for students and patrons. Then in May, they played their spring concert after many weeks of practice. The junior band is an organization with an everchanging membership. There begin- ning band students are trained for membership in the senior or concert band. The song flute band has been offered to third and fourth grade pupils. There were sixty-two during the second semester, who devoted two afternoon recesses a week to this activity, ln these classes is a means of establishing literacy in music as well as discov- ering talent. A new class for string instruments was started the second semester. After proficiency is gained, this group will be augmented by other instruments thereby becoming a full orchestra. The marching band has grown in reputation and prestige by its increasingly popular exhibitions at basketball games and also by its leadership in various parades throughout the year. lt is composed of the members of the concert band in addition to some junior band members. The senior band officers are: lane Birkey, senior officerg Bill Leeper, junior ofticery Bill l-laiflich, drum major, Earl Duke, student director: Mary Belle Haab and Evelyn Rowe, librarians. Annual Staff Early in September, the class officers met to appoint the Seniors who were to under- take the publishing of the l944 Sprig O' Mint. Those appointed were as follows: Mar- jorie Kauffman, editorg lohn Teghtmeyer, associate editor, Bill Haiflich and Lorraine Manges, business managers: Earl Duke, photographery Betty Schumacher, snaps, lane Birkey and Louis Schneider, classes and facuityg Mary Belle I-laab, organizationsq Roberta Berger and Charles Green, special features, Dick Drudge, sportsp Phyllis Waltertiouse, Pliylf lis Cottel, Frances Minnes, Evelyn Bowe, Norma Huff, typistsg sponsor, Miss Busby. The latter part of September found the staff busy supervising the taking of individual pictures of both seniors and underclassmen. In three hours, the editor and co-editor sucf ceeded in rushing three hundred students before the camera to be shot by Mr. Lockridge. ln October, the staff had charge of pictures taken for the twelve elementary grade rooms: on the same day the first ten activity pictures were taken. ln November, the Spring O' Mint sales campaign broke all previous records by the sale of 350 annuals. Boom 208 won the contest in which the two senior guidance rooms vied for top sales. ln View of this fact room 214 gave a hard times party for 208 in February. The campaign for Boosters, who aided greatly in making this Sprig O' Mint possible, was started in Decem- ber under the direction of the business managers. in Ianuary, Dean Kimble finished tak- ing the activity pictures. It was then that the seniors began work in earnest inter, viewing teachers and activity leaders: bringing in snaps and mounting pictures tor the engraver: writing the activity and class stories: imagining all sorts of special features, and typing material for the dummy. The last of February finally ended most of the work, Journalism Club . ,,.,.,,., Probably the rnost popular activity about the school is the lournalisrn Club, since it publishes the little newspaper We . Tlie members oi the organization also write articles concerning school events tor the town paper. Miss Busby acted as supervisor ot the club tor the first two months at school, The stait consists ot: Faculty advisor . ,, , ,, , .it,,, tt,,,,, ,, Y, . Miss Betty Stoops Editor-in-chief .,,i,..,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,t,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, l e a nette Holderrnan Assistant editors i,,,, ,,,,, L ois Brown and Berdene Rinqenberq Art editor ,a,,a,,a.,a,.a, ...,o,,a,,a,.., ,o,,o,, C a rolyn Leaner Sports editor ,i,,..,,r,,t,,,,..,,.,.,,,, t,,,i, , Ted Wolfe Publicity editor ,, ,,,t,,,i .,,,,,,,, N eva lane Heinke Stencilists ,i,,. ,, Mary Belle l-laab, Norma l-luii lane Birkey, Phyllis Vtfalterhouse Reporters ,,a,,a.,a ,a,,a l oan Stoller, Agnes Sherk Eleanor Bishop, Evelyn l-luii Gloria Troup, Elireda Moore and Carolyn Schumacher Contrary to the practice oi former years, when each student bouqht each separate issue of We , the stati decided to sell subscriptions tor twenty-tive cents a year and rnail a copy to a araduate tor thirty-cents. The qroup's sponsorship ot the schools bond sales in the Fourth War Loan Drive was its most outstandina project oi the year, During the drive, individuals buying bonds could have their narne placed beside a servicemans name on the plaque for each twenty-tive dollar bond purchased. ln this way lournalism Club sponsored the purchase oi bonds arnountinq to 356,035.50 t, y 5, -' ii 'iff fll Girls' 4-H Club High honors were won at the County 4-H Fair and at the County Iudging Contest by the girls enrolled in the Bremen 4-H Club. Brernens torty-two girls brought home twenty- iour blue ribbons. Those placing in the judging contest were as follows: Lorraine Hecka- man and Betty Miller, bakingy Martha l-lui'i and Glenice Carothers, canningg and Lois Brown, food preparation. Martha Hurt, Lorraine l-leckaman, and Lois Brown took part in the District Iudging Contest. Six girls ot German Township represented Marshall County at the indiana State 4-H Fair at indianapolis. Betty Heckaman attended the fair as winner ot the best tailored wool suit. Other county winners who had exhibits at the state show were Lorraine Heckaman, sugar cookies: Mardell Heckaman, pan rollsg Martha l-luii, rolled cookies: Carolyn Schu- macher, quick coffee cake: lune Frederick, canning. The girls had regular meetings at the school during the summer. Their advisor, Miss Monhaut, visited each girl to see how her project was progressing. There were seven girls in the canning club, eleven in the baking club, ten in the food preparation and twenty- eight in the clothing club. The summers work was climaxed by an exhibit in August and by the awards presented on Achievement Day at Farmers lnstitute. Straight Shooters 4-H Club The thirty-two members of the 1942-1943 club climaxed their year's activities at the Argos 4-H Fair. Bremen was well represented in this contest, but space doesn't permit the listing of all winners. The club's livestock judging team received second place in the Dis- trict Iudging Contest at Laporte. Other activities highlighting the year were the picnic at the lake shelterhouse and the june tour in which each club member visited every other rnember's home to look at their project. The 1943-44 club has been divided into two age groups with twenty-six members in the senior high group and twenty in the junior high. At the time of publishing there were fourteen in the beef calf club, ten in the pure bred pig club, eight in the dairy calf club. The judging team is looking forward to the District judging Contest in April, The senior divis- ion's officers are lack Swank, president: Richard Mattern, vice-president: Tim Clindaniei, secretary. The junior division's officers are lim Huff, president: Dale Pratt, vice-president: Iimmie Senff, secretary. ,W , -A1 N -.Y . ,.. it :Q .dffgrf ' '1':'Sl.4.,-fs, Concert Choir The Concert Choir, directed by Miss Baker, is a musical organization whose mem- bership is eighteen high school students. This year the choir gave a short musical pro- gram for the Mother's Club and for the Kiwanis Club. As their part in helping to raise money for the servicemen's plaque, they presented a short program at the band's winter concert. At the county musical festival, they represented Bremen's vocal department. Mar- tha Nusbaum is the accompanist. Reading from left to right the members are in order: boys-Dale Davis, Alfred McMul- len, Bill Haiflich, Earl Duke, Dale Freeze, Charles Green: girls-Ruth Franklin, lane Ann Dietrich, Io Ann Ritter, Meredith Wierick, Eleanor Huber, Carolyn Legner, Marjorie Kauff- man, Mary Belle Haab, Frances Minnes, Evelyn Rowe, Esther Reidenbach. Geneva Kiefer was absent when the picture was taken. Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club, one of the oldest activities in the school, is under the able direc- tion of Miss Baker. One of their activities was the combined program with the physical education department in the spring. There are approximately sixty members participating in the group's activities. Since the number was so large, they met in two divisions-one on Tuesday and one on Thursday-with approximately thirty in each. The club also sang at the Farrner's Institute this year. The Thursday group is now combined with the Boys' Glee Club, making up the mixed chorus. Boys' Glee Club Accompanied by Mary Belle Haab, the Boys' Glee Club was under Mr. Snider's guid- ance for the first few months of school. Later, after Mr. Snider had organized the new class for stringed instruments, the boys met every Thursday with a division of the Girls' Glee Club in a mixed chorus under Miss Baker. The members are as pictured: Iohn Mar- burger, Bill Haiflich, Dale Davis, Mary Belle Haab, Alfred McMullen, Earl Duke, Evan Huff in the first row: in the second row, Donald Neher, Paul Reed, Charles Green, Dick Leman, Robert Miller: in the third row, Eldon Roeder, Billy Sahlhoff, Dean Manges, Richard Hoch- stetler, and Lyle Redman. ' Boys' Patrol The Boys' Patrol is composed entirely of boys from the sixth grade. It has been found that accidents are less likely to occur under their alert and watchful eyes, ln order to become a member of the Boys' Patrol, a boy must have passing grades in all subjects. At the beginning of each six weeks, the boys elect a new captain and lieutenant whose duty it is to see that every boy is at his post. The members living in town are Leon Ritenour, Tommy Gunterman, Ivar Martin, Har- old Stlllson, Louis Flora, Richard Stull, Iohn Hans, and Ronald Young: those from the country are Iohn Clark, Theodore Haas, Laverne Soales, Warren Keyser, Owen Rowe, Don Ames, Marvin Leeper, Louis Hardy, Murlin Freeze, and Tom Marburger. Hi-Y This year eleven new members were brought into the Hi-Y at a candlelighting service early in the year. The new members were Glenn Laudeman, Alfred McMullen, Dick Drudge, lim Marshall, Dean Manges, lim Clindaniel, Bob Kipfer, Eldon Roeder, Eldon Fore, Richard Hochstetler, and Rulo Siefer. The Hi-Y is an organization which is to c reate, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high Christian character and ideals. To secure funds, the boys sold coca cola at basketball games. Through committees they have formulated tentative plans for making Bremen a teen-town. 'lhe officers are president, lohn Stayton: vice-president, Roland Hansen: secretary, Iohn Berg: treasurer, Dale Freeze: sergeant atsarms, Richard Tyson: sponsor, Mr. Snider. Student Council Each guidance room in junior and senior high school has one representative in the Student Council, which meets during the activity period every Tuesday to discuss school problems and activities. The members of the organization are: Richard Tyson and lane Birkey, seniors: Bill Leeper and Robert Carson, juniors: lack Swank, Evan Huff, and lerry Hemminger, sopho- mores: Ted Wolfe, Edward Cofer, and Dick Leman, freshmen: Vere Shenefield and Car- olyn Haenes, eighth grade: limmie Senff and leanette Heckaman, seventh grade: spon- sors, Edith Smith and Iohn Baird. The members elected as their officers: Ri:hard Tyson, president: lane Birkey, vice- president: Ierry Homminger, secretary. During the year, the group assisted with several assembly programs, planned the All High Party, spcnscred pep meetings, and undertook the purchase of the servicemen's plaque. E Librarians There were twenty-five students who devoted one free period a day to work in the school libraries. They were capable of taking this responsibility+marking cards, putting books on the shelves, helping students find reference material, and maintaining order and silence. Those who worked in the high school library were Shirley Baxter, lane Birkey, Eleanor Bishop, Irene Borneman, Robert Carson, Iune Frederick, Margery Haas, Betty Hand, Betty Heckaman, Neva Heinke, Ieanette Holderman, Carolyn Legner, Lorraine Manges, An- geline Perry, Phyllis Schultz, Ruth Stuntz, Lois Weaver, and Carol Yocum. Those who took charge of the elementary library were Lorraine Bowser, Betty Corl, Mary Lou Forsythe, Methabelle Haenes, Vivian Huff, Mary Marburger, Alice Perry, Es- ther Reidenbach, and Shirley Seiber. The picture includes ones who worked either one or two semesters. Movie Operators' Club The boys who are enrolled in the Movie Operators' Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Nichols, have charge of all visual-aids, bofh films and slides. They are responsible for the operation and care of the motion picture projector at all showings. Having been assigned to a period at the beginning of the year, each movie operator takes care of all pictures shown during that period. Also several pictures of interest were shown to the student body at noons. Reading left to right the operators are: in the back row-Calvin Koontz, Richard Mat- tern, Dale Miller, Earl Parker, Ir. and Robert Long: front row-Barney Tyler, Richard Drudge and Mr. Nichols. Those not in the picture are Dale Craig and Iohn Stayton. Stardusters The dance orchestra for the school was named Stardusters , not because the players are up in the clouds, but because Star Dust makes a beautiful theme song. The orchestra was started three years ago, but, at that time, they played only for their own pleasure C'?l. Their first appearance was at the All-High party last year under Earl Duke's baton. Having been encouraged by the highly successful Halloween Dance, for which the orchestra played at the Bremen Park, they staged an unique program introduc- ing Mr. Hayes as vocalist. This program was enjoyed by the students who hope to hear more from them in the future. This year's members were Earl Duke, Who played trumpet: lack Swank, bass horny Mary Belle Haab, trombone: Don Haiflich, drums: Bill Haiflich, piano: lane Dietrich, clari- net: Iune Frederick, saxophone: Frances Minnes, alto saxophone: Gerald Mast, clarinet. Barney Heister used to play trumpet, while Paul Rowe presided at the drums. Ang- BROTHER GCCSE Q11 lVl111.gl1 ltt, ttw 30111015 111'eAso11twCl Brother Goose , 11 lltllqf' c11gt t:f1111wfly wl111-lt 11111 r:1ywcltl111 OltCl1. 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Muggsy attempts to teach rebellious Peter some Latin and ends up as the maid. Much against the wishes of Aunt Sarah, who is supposedly abroad, Mrs. Clarkston moves into the Pepperdine mansion to be spied upon by Bill and Peter, disguised as the gar- dener and the butler. One thing leads to anotherfMrs. Clarkston tries to turn Cupidg ghosts haunt the house: Aunt Sarah unexpectedly arrives. The cast included the following: Miss Sarah Pepperdine, Peter's aunt .. .. , . ..,.. . Carolyn Leqner Iasrnino Iackson, the colored niaid ,. ..,... , Io Ann Stoller Ci:-r-ro Murqlothorpe, Dean of Elwood College , .. . Donald Bowser Peter Pepperdine, the liar who loves Nadine ,, . ,,,. .. Eldon Roeder Bill Bradshaw, Pe-ter's triend, who likes Peggy . . ,. . .. Raymond Mayer Thorndyke Murglethorpe, Muqqsy, walking encyclopedia . ., Owen Stine, Ir. Mrs. Georaiana Clarkston, the social climber .. .. Ieanette Holderman Nadine Clarkston, Peggy's sister . ,. ,. .. .. Betty Heckaman PGGGY Clarkston, the college vamp Esther Reidenbach Malvina Potts, Muggy's girl friend . Berdene Rinqenberg lohn Boliver, the banker who courts Nadine A ., . , Robert Long Dupont Darby, the poet after Peggy's hand .. ., , .. ,. Gerald Mast Stage Managers Robert Carson and Lyle Redman Director .. . . .... ,....,..., .... . . ..,,.. . , Edith Smith Nfl THE YEAR September 3-Organization Day. 7fFirst day ot school. 2OePat Wahl entered the Senior Class from New Iersey. 24feG. A. A. Initiation Party. Seniors got their picture proofs. 3Oe-ln Miss Busby's Senior English class we all ilunked on a test on kinds of sentences. October l-Freshmen Party. 8-Sophomore Party. 12-ePat Hardy withdrew. l3fGeography class saw picture on bananas. 14-First grade cards distributed. What a shock. l5eelunior class partyeHard Times Party. 20N-First We of the year distributed. Eugene Williams lett for the Navy. 2l-22eTeachers Association. 27-28fRationing in afternoon-no school! 29fStill rationing-all day, November lfBud Hanes joined the Navy. Bob Kline withdrew from Senior class. 54First Basketball game-Tippecanoe at Bremen. 8--eSenior class party in the gym. lOfBill Haiflich came to school early tor oncee8 o'clock. The excitement was so great he thought he swallowed a pin. Seniors started annual sales campaign. Hunting season opened todayfattend- ance very poor. lleeArrnistice Day. Bill didn't swallow the pin after all and sold two annuals to Dr. Schmitt. 12eBasketball game with Nappanee at Nappanee. Band went ton Plymouth tor a musical program. 15-Iohn T., Roland H., and Iohn S. brought sand from Lake Michigan to Geography class. l9fBasketball game with Culver at Bremen. 23e We came out today. Second report cards-not much better. Stardusters gave an assembly program, Mr. Hayes sang Sunday, Monday, or Alwaysllf' Wow-The second Frank Sin- ' atral 24-Basketball game with Syracuse at Syracuse. 25-26eThanksgiving vacation. 29fOpal Paulson and Iohn Slusser withdrew. 30-Seniors voted tor three girls tor the D. A. B. Good Citizen Contest. Marjorie Kauffman was selected. December l-Eldina Wiegand withdrew. Seniors started donation campaign lor Spring O' Mint. 2eSophomores took Iowa Beading Test first period. 3eBasketball game with Lapaz at Bremen. 4-Game with Knox at Bremen. 7-Pearl Harbor Day- Stamp sales 35173.65-Bond sales Sl58.75. lunior class play postponed. 9-First sitting for Sprig O' Mint and library pictures-wnot the last. lO-Basketball garne with Madison at Madison, l4fIuniors received class rings. Iunior Class Play .... For Pete's Sake -Great Success. Another geography test-Wow! IN REVIEW 15-MT. B. seal campaign started. l9-Band Concert. 21-4-H Party. 22eEarl Duke and Betty Schumacher made an appeal for baby pictures and snapshots 23-Third We distributed. Ianuary l-Frances and Gerald celebrated the first anniversary of their first date. 3-School reopens, Bill Haiflich received a letter from Mrs. Roosevelt via her secretary. 4-Margaret Brockmueller CTinyl entered school from Mishawaka. Senior officers pictures taken. 13-14-Semester exams. Tough? and how! 14-Pat Wahl withdrew. Alma Edel tardy4lO minutes! l5eCounty Tourney-Culver Won. 24-Iames Olsen entered the Sophomore class. 31-fSenior play tryouts. The We was distributed and enjoyed by all, Norma and Lavon Kuhn withdrew to go to Nappanee. February lelvladison and Bremen game at Bremen. 2-Play cast announced. 3-Miss Busby's sophomores finished Iulius Caesar Chappilyl. 4-eGame with Argos at Bremen. 7--Room 214 entertained room 208 at a party in the gym CAnnual sales partyl. 9-Lester Bradford entered sophomore class from Washington Township. ll-Basketball game with Bourbon at Bourbon. 12-Game with Mentone at Bremen. l7eSenior play committees announced, 18-Game with Central Catholic at South Bend. 24-25-26-Sectional basketball tourney. March l- We distributed. 3'--Bremen-Nappanee joint concert at Bremen. 4-loint band concert at Nappanee. lOeSenior class play, Brother Goose . l24County vocal music festival at Plymouth. 24s-All high school party. 28-lunior high school operetta. 31-Another We . County Band Festival at Plymouth. April 7-Good Friday-vacation. l2eSchool exhibit. 28-eMusic and Physical Education Festival. 30-Spring band concert. May 3-The last issue of the We . Selunior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 12-Senior examinations. 14-Baccalaureate. 17-Final exams for second semester. Senior Class Day. l94Commencement. Recognition Day. Class Will We, the class of nineteen forty-four, being about to embark upon a voyage of roses and hard knocks, possessing the desire to bequeath our unlimited intellectual attributes, invaluable, endearing characteristics, and untiring enthusiasm, do make, publish, and de- clare this our last will and testament, that is to say: We leave our love for Sinatra to Miss Baker. We leave our membership in the Library Loafer's League to Miss Stoops. We leave our admiration for Einstein to Mrs. Molebash. We leave all of our troubles to Mrs. Smith. We leave our need for permanent waves and hair cuts to Mr, Shively. We leave our life insurance policies to Mr. Klinedinst. CP-iemember eighth grade safety c1ass?l We leave our toughened biceps and love for calesthenics to Miss Kendall. We leave our hopes for a more capable annual staff next year to Miss Busby. We leave our well-filled practice sheets to Mr. Snider. We leave our love for argument to Mr. Fulps. We leave a sufficient amount of money from our Senior Class fund for the purpose of putting more salt on the popcorn next year to Miss Monhaut. We leave our love for physics to Mr. Baird. We leave the fragile sprouting freshmen to Mr. Nichols. We leave our confused knowledge of debits and credits to Mr. Hayes. We leave our lop-sided scrawls to Mr. Stump. We leave our ambitious VPD salesmanship in the sale of season tickets to Mr. Frederick. We leave our ringing ears and sawdust-filled brains to Mr. Kepler, We relieve Mr. Kleckner as we at last depart from this institution of learning. ll As to such estates as we have so masterfully amassed during the past twelve years spent in patient agony, we leave the following inexhaustible store of our much-wanted and notable traits and assets: I Iohn Berg, will my one-arm driving to Eldon Boeder. 1 1 l, Roberta I I I, Phyllis I. I, I, Richard I, I, Alice Perry. I I Charles I Berger, will my sound effects to Lewis Yoder. , lane Birkey, will my paper dolls to Frank Sinatra. , Lorraine Bowser, will my height to Dean Manges. Coffel will Raymond---like heck!! . Dale Craig, will my classes to all those interested in their futures. Dale Davis, will my way with the women to Dewey Martin. Drudge, will my ability to keep basketball training rules to Dick Leman. Earl Duke, will some of my stored-up energy to Mildred Fries. Alma Edel, will my unceasing line of chatter, especially in bookkeeping class, to Glenn Eldridge, will all my charming admirers to Gerald Kline. Green, will rny many girl friends to Irvin Brown. 1 Mary Belle Haab, will my dimples to Iack Layman. I, Bill I-laiflich, will my heart-capturing crushes and unfailing C?5 promptness to May- nard Dietrich. I, Boland Wolfe. Hansen, will all worries incurred after losing my girls class ring to Elery I, Iunior Hardy, will my love for riding a motorcycle to Alfred McMullen. I, Mardell Heckaman, will my ability to be sensible to Martha Huff. I, Norma 56 Huff, will my original walk to Mr. Kleckner, I, Vivian Huff, will Beth Swank to anybody who can put up with her. I, Marjorie Kauffman, will my eyes and their many uses to lane Dietrich. I, Wayne Kile, will my love for IOQQY nights to Evan Huff. I, Lorraine Manges, will my love for Plymouth to Norma Church. I, Frances Minnes, will my spikes to someone who can use them to better advantage than I. I, Earl Parker, will part of my width to Willadean Kepler. I, Nelson Pittman, will my competition to Raymond Mayer. I, Peflqy Pritz, will my interests in the opposite sex to Evelyn Kauffman. I, Paul Reed, will my bashfulness to Betty Heckaman. I, Evelyn Rowe, will my friendly disposition to Margery Haas. I, Louis Schneider, will my innocent look to Hunk Edel. I, Harriet Schultz, will my knowledge of football to lerry Hemminger. I, Betty Schumacher, will my famed chewing gum to Donald Bowser. I, Phyllis Snyder, will my excellent attendance record to Phyllis Reed. I, Beth Swank, will my love for the Navy to Carol Yocum. I, Bob Swank, will my iob at Ball Band to Bob Miller. l, Iohn Teghtmeyer, will my love for blondes to Charles Beery. I, Richard Tyson, will my Beau Brummel-like ways to lim Fisher. I, Phyllis Walterhouse, will my ability to blush to Ioan Stoller, I, Lois Weaver, will my interests in Wakarusa to Carolyn Schumacher. I, Lois Weil, will my dreams to Carol Miller. III To the Iunior class we will: Our ability to get along with one another. Our success in graduating and putting out this Sprig O' Mint-the best everl Our slightly used economics books. Our ability to see underclassmen. Our typing erasures, our bookkeeping, physics, and economics workbooks. To the Sophomore class we will: Our self-esteem and independence. Our initiative and our wealth. Sunday nights and after-midnight hours. Our expert opinions on any subject brought up. To the Freshman class we will: Our good looks and beauty, our dignity, brains and sense of humor. Our love for final exams and teachers who make assignments over vacations. Our good sportsmanship and belief in fair play. All the fun we've had during our four years in high school. With the hope that all above property will be duly appreciated and used to advan- tage, we do hereby name Dale Freeze, president of the Iunior class, as sole executor of this our last will and testament. In Witness whereof, we, the class of 1944, have to this, our will, set our talented hands and seal this first day of May, one thousand nine hun- dred and forty-four. Signed: The Class of 1944 Witnesses: Mrs. Ava Seiler Fred Knoblock Oscar Mhyre 1 57 Ten Years Hence! When the class of '44 left the portals of good old Bremen High, most of the people just didn't stop to think how important they were to be. So let's look in on our prosperous little town ten years hence and notice the 1944 seniors who have become prominent and note- worthy citizens. As we approach Bremen, we see a sign that once read Bremen A Good Town, but now it reads just Bremen. We hear a knock in the motor and look up to find Berg's Big- ger and Better Service Station on our left-finally selling gas for just money, While we're waiting, we hear the strangest sound: and, when we inquire, we are told it is com- ing from the office of the local vet, Drudge. However it can't all be blamed on him, for next door we see a sign that reads: No Pain-No Pills-No Patients-B. P. Haiflich, D. C. Down the street a billboard displays an advertisement: Don't miss Duke's Stardusters now playing at Swank's Swanky Swan. Upon closer scrutiny it is revealed that lane Birkey, Marjorie Kauffman, Evelyn Rowe, Mardell Heckaman, Marybelle Haab, and Frances Minnes are outstanding members of Duke's band. Alma Edel is the featured torch singer, and Peggy Pritz, the fan dancer. As we turn the corner, a great crowd tat least two dozenl blocks our progress. Following the band, the enthusiastic mob carries banners support- ing Roland Hansen for mayor, who is opposed by the baby-kissing, vote-getting Louis Schneider. There are changes in the business section, too. Entering the Hold or Withhold Bank to cash our travellers checks, we behold Earl Parker, the go-getting capitalist, view- ing us from behind the bars of the presidents cage. With the intention of buying bobby pins, we drop into The Schultz's Fifty to a Dollar and Five Cent Store and leave with mousetraps dazed by Harriet's unending chatter. The name of Huff still stands-Norma and Vivian are running the Huf'f's We Stuff Any Old Stiff Funeral Home. Betty Schumach- er, who has taken upon herself the task of keeping all Bremen beautiful, is feverishly screwing up pin curls and drowning headlice at her own beauty parlor. Paul Reed, the owner of the Reed's Ready to Wear Dress Shop, has been futilely endeavoring to date Phyllis Coffel, his beautiful redhaired model, for the past five years. tRaymond is still trying to get that bachelor's degree.l At the Marine Recruiting Station, Marine Tyson is giving the usual daily exercises to Lavon Kuhn, who still hopes to grow tall enough to join the Marines. It looks as if placid Plymouth Street has been transformed into the Indianapolis Speedway Cat least temporarilyl, for here comes lunior Hardy racing on his motorcycle, tailed at full speed by Glenn Eldridge in his car. Crash! Glenn's car swerves and an in- nocent bystander lands in the dustganother lamppost. After that heating experience, let's stop at Charley's for a coke, Perhaps we can at- tract Charley's attention after he finishes waiting upon Dale Davis, the local shyster, and Phyllis Walterhouse, his secretary, who are the occupants of the back booth. Does Dale's little woman know about this very frequent and much rumored rendezvous? We recognize the voice of Dale Craig, Bremen's flap-jack hero, issuing forth from the kitchen. Curb service for Admiral Hanes keeps both Roberta Berger and Lois Weaver, Charley's eye-rollers, busy, The firm, Bowser's Baby Buggies Inc., has succeeded in keeping up with the stork's visits to Bremen by turning out baby buggies, equipped with bottle warmers, on their pro- duction line, Next door in the show window of Snyder and Wiel's You dirt-e we frown-e Cleaners, an advertisement reads Two packages of moth food with every suit. Now our attention is attracted by a rnob pouring from Stayton's Cozy-Dozy Theatre as they are leaving the Saturday matinee. On the billboards, we notice that Lorraine Manges and Wayne Kile are to be featured in My Nagging Wife Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Coming on Wednesday and Thursday is I Escaped From Alcatraz starring Iohn Teghtmeyer and Robert Swank. Now we take our leave of Bremen. Believe It, Cr Not! Did you identify our babies correctly? First Row: Roland Hansen, Billy Haiflich, Lois Weaver, Dorothy Busby Second Row: Lavon Kuhn, Iustine Baker, Lorraine Manges, Marjorie Kauffman Third Row: Evelyn Rowe, Iohn Teghtmeyer, Louis Schneider, Richard Drudge, Lorraine Bowser Fourth Row: Dale Davis, Robert Berger, Phyllis Walterhouse, Phyllis Coffel, Betty Stoops. OUR BOOSTERS The members of the Senior Class wish to express their appreciation for the generou contributions made by the firms and individuals whose names are listed below. Only through their generosity was the 1944 Sprig O' Mint possible. Bremen Theater Betty May Shoppe Haenes Ice Cream Co. W. L. Kipfer, News Stand Kroger Store, W. R. Felton, Mgr. I. H, Steineck Sons, Hardware Rexall Drug Store Kimble's Fur Shop Birkey's Hatchery Balsley's Garage H. O. Holderman Pat's Auto Service Iane's Beauty Nook Bremen Enquirer, I. K. Gorrell Dewey E. Arch, Insurance Roscoe L. Egger, Lawyer H. E. Knoblock, Hardware The Dietrich Company Bremen State Bank Huf'I's Furniture Store Gafill Oil Co., B. Martin Keck's Standard Service Tucker's Barber Shop Fisher's Drug Store W. E. Walter Meat Market Schrock Hybrid Corn Com- PUUY Walter Hotel A. L. Peterson, Tailor C. H. Hirstein 6. Sons Huffs Service Station Mui'Iley's Mobile Service Ervin's Restaurant Curlette Beauty Shop, Mary Helminger Mast and Anderson Dr. A. L. Schmitt Dr. H. B. Liebengood Dr. S. B. Shonkwiler Dr. I. H. Haiilich Homer Burke, M. D. R. H. Draper, M. D. Owl's Club Cletus Roth Home Cash Grocery Bud Gerrard SenI'I and Knepp, Insurance Bill Brockmueller, Ice Cream Parlor M. Brown and Sons, Essential Oils Bremen Bus Co. Stewart's Bakery Rolland Koontz Springbrook Dairy Koontz Greenhouse Bremen Gray Iron Foundry Oliver Miller Braden Flour and Feed Co. L. L. Long Bremen Elevator Bremen Lumber and Coal Co. Shumaker Block Factory Mummey's Shell Service Bremen Clay Products Federated Store, Sprague 5: Son Wm. Leman and Co., Essen- tial Oils Claude D, Carson I. A. Horning, Peltz-Kaufer Co., South Bend The Pilot Company, Daily Pi- lot, Daily News, Plymouth, Indiana George Buchanan, Modern School Supply Co., Ply- mouth Lyndell Gooch, Iosten's Iew- elers, Plymouth Oiiice Supply and Equipment Co., South Bend Huntington Laboratories, Hunt- ington, Indiana E. L. Ponader Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana Eugene Black Magazine Agency, Fulton, Indiana I. S. Roberts, Milton Bradley Co., South Bend Iohnson Service Co., South Bend G. H. Funk, G. S. G F. Chem- ical Co., Warsaw, Indiana Boston Store, Plymouth Carlton's Studio, South Bend Lauer's Clothing Store, Ply- mouth Coca Cola Bottling Co., Ply- mouth House of Harter, Goshen Schlosser Brothers, Plymouth Metzler's Shoe Store, Nap- panee Union Lunch Room, Plymouth Robertson's, South Bend Price's Steak House, Plymouth Walter's Recreation Center, Nappanee The Book Shop, South Bend International School of Com- merce, Fort Wayne . if , ,. .V V-.W . ,X 3 . t - , ,, . ' -.-fr 'V MM Q Autographs IQY f 'WWW 'W' iw Zfwhaw-ff 9,11 Grief. ,A RWM 5 Q15 W 323 u u SKA f Mfwillla M ,Q xj ,pig f V045 I , 9V wx, 2,r,,A,4ih,1 E445 www MYMWM WW ?f 61 Autographs Autographs - Photography The Lockridge Studio -'ig I ' HPR, 1193 LEADER L find-Jig can SCHOOL ANNUAL DIVISION LAVEHGNE I. LOUNSBURY. DIRECTOR 1 vb- 1 ,,, A 4