Brook High School - Talisman Yearbook (Brook, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1951 volume:

THE TALISMAN 10 51 IMtOOK II I 4. II Si'll IMI I. SCHOOL Is a talisman. It is a coin, charm or token you have earned the right To carry with you when you have completed its apprenticeship. It is the tool to skills that will help you to succeed. It is the knowledge of culture that will enrich your life. Like Aladdin’s lamp, this talisman will work for you If you know how to use it. SCHOOL CALENDAR School Began August 31 Labor Day September 4 School Day at the Fair September 8 Class Officers Elected September 15 Cheer Leaders Elected September 21 Aceonian Staff Party September 26 Freshman Initiation October 3 Hearing Tests October i 6 Senior Pictures Taken October 11 Junior Play October 20 Teachers’ Institute October 26 - 27 Flalloween Festival October 30 Remington—there November 1 Good land—there November 3 Grade School F.ducation Week Program November 9 Freeland Park—here November 10 Chest X-Rays Taken November 13 High School Education Week Program November 14 West Lafayette—here November 17 Thanksgiving Vacation November 23 - 24 Kentland—here December 1 Morocco—there December 8 Mt. Ayr—here December 15 All School Party December 18 Goodland—here December 21 Christmas Vacation New Year’s Tourney Remington—here Rensselaer—there Kentland—here County Tourney Annual Pictures Taken Fowler—here Morocco—here Monon—here Ambia—there Ox ford—there Solo and Ensemble Contest—District Sectional Tourney Grade Tourney County Festival Solo and Ensemble Contest—State Regional Examinations Band and Chorus Contest—District Mother’s Tea Band and Chorus Contest—State Senior Play State Examinations Junior-Senior Banquet [unior-Senior Prom Alumni Banquet Baccalaureate December 25 - January 2 January 1 January 5 January 12 January 19 January 25 - 26 January 29 January 30 February 6 February 9 February 13 February 16 February 17 February 22 - 24 February 28 - March 2 March 9 March 17 March 3 1 March 3 1 April 11 April 14 April 27 April 28 May 4 May 4 May 12 May 13 May 17 Commencement SCHOOL BOARD These men of the community— Leslie Akers, trustee; Ergus Woods, president; Paul Howell, secretary; Richard Hershman, treasurer—have given time and effort to the job of giving the youth an opportunity for an education. Because they have realized that schools must keep pace with a chang- ing world, the board members have seen to it that the school was equip- ped with a new movie projector, filmstrip machine, and tape record- er. Along with the radios with which many of the classrooms are furnish- ed, such equipment enables the class- es to keep up on information of cur- rent interest and to benefit from man’s knowledge of the past. It takes planning and a sincere in- terest in the public good to maintain an efficiently run school that will serve the community to the best pos- sible advantage. TEACHERS Merle Goodwin, Superintendent English Kathryn Tanksley First Grade Esther Sainte Fourth Grade Edna Iliff Fifth Grade Nellie Carter Sixth Grade Lawrence Bannon Com merce COUNSELORS Norman Tanksley History Paul Egli Music Dee Baker Coach, Phys. Ed., Health, Arith. Glenn Burchby Agriculture, Shop John Axe Science, Math Violet Crudden Secretary AND HELPERS Pearl Cline Cook Verle Snydei Cook Bob Long Janitor Clyde Martin Janitor SENIORS Memories? Ah, yes! That scared, shy feel- ing when as freshmen we entered high school . . . getting into the swing with class parties and clubs . . . burning the midnight oil doing last minute cramming . . . worrying, slaving, and praying over our prom, Moon- light and Roses” . . . feeling proud when our magazine sales reached $1,000 . . . hav- ing the jitters the night of the play, Board- ing House Reach” . . . trying to find the bale of hay on the annual staff scavenger hunt . . . sweating it out until it came, the seventeenth of May . . . the disappoint- ments, the accomplishments, the joys and sorrows of four years . . . this is B. H. S. to us. Bill Sands—4-H eight years, president, song leader and junior leader; F. F. A. three years; basketball four years—varsity two years and B team two years; softball and track. Marilyn Harper—chorus three years, glee club four years, 4-H seven years, song and recreational lead- er and reporter; Sunshine Society four years; jun- ior play, senior play; Aceonian Staff; annual staff and vice-president of senior class. Phil Nolan—president of sophomore class, secre- tary of senior class, chorus three years, basketball four years (B team two years, varsity two years) shortstop on softball team, junior play, senior play, Aceonian Staff and annual staff. Dick Curts—vice-president of junior class, treasurer of senior class, junior play, senior play, Aceonian Staff one year, annual staff one year, chorus one and a half years, basketball (B team two years, varsity two years). Norma Brunton—glee club four years, chorus three years, band three years, secretary and treas- urer of band, F. H. A. one year, Sunshine Society two years, president of Sunshine Society, Boys’ 4-H two years. Girls’ 4-H eight years, president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, song and recreational leader in 4-H, junior leader of 4-H three years, county junior recreation leader one year, treasurer of junior class, Aceonian Staff three years, annual staff three years, editor of an- nual, feature editor of Aceonian, junior play, senior play. Dean Carroll—basketball four years (B team three years, varsity one year) softball four years, junior play, senior play, annual staff two years, band three and a half years, chorus three years. Don Howell—basketball three years, advertising manager of junior play. David McKee—basketball four years (B team one year, varsity three years), softball four years, 4-H two years, president of freshman class, Aceonian one year, assistant stage manager of junior play. Anna Mohr—chorus three and a half years, glee club four years, Sunshine Society one year, librar- ian two years, annual staff one year, Aceonian Staff one year, junior play, senior play, 4-H four years, treasurer of 4-H. Vic Padgett—basketball four years (B team one year, varsity three years), softball four years, track three years, 4-H eight years, F. F. A. two years, junior play, senior play, chorus one year, Aceon- ian Staff, annual staff, business manager of Ace- onian. Joyce Reading—band three years, chorus three years, glee club three years, 4-H seven years, president of 4-H, Sunshine Society four years, junior play, senior play, annual staff two years, Aceonian staff two years, assistant editor of Aceonian. Esther Whaley—4-H five years, junior leader and song and recreational leader of 4-H, Sunshine So- ciety four years, glee club two years, chorus two and one half years, Aceonian Staff two years, an- nual staff two years, assistant editor of annual, junior play, senior play, band two years, secretary of sophomore class. Yvonne Whaley—glee club three years, chorus two years, Aceonian Staff, annual staff, I. S. S., li- brarian one year, 4-H, yell leader three years, cap- tain of yell leaders two years, junior play, senior play. David Wilson—F. F. A. two years, 4-H two years, manager of basketball team, stage manager of junior play, senior play. Class History First Gradf 1939-1940 In the first grade we were a noisy bunch, eager to learn. I imagine Miss Sargison was thankful when May and vacation time came. We had as class members: Robert Alliss, William Brant, Dean Carroll, Richard Curts, Genevieve Hall, Marilyn Harper, Norma Jean Hiestand, Phyllis Honn, Joan Honn, Helen Portwood, Carolyn Purkey, Margaret Mayers, Joyce Reading, William Sands, James Sieberts, Dale Williams, Ar- lene Waling, Calvin Whaley, and Richard Ulyat. Sf.cond, Third, and Fourth The second, third, and fourth grade rec- ords were missing from the files. Fifth Grade 1943-1944 As fifth graders we had for our teacher, Mrs. Carter. Class members were: Lillian Alliss, Dean Carroll, Dick Curts, Marilyn Harper, Russell Minick, Joyce Reading, William Sands, Ernest Standish, Betty Strain, Dick Uylat, Norma Wesley, Esther Whaley and Philip Nolan. Sixth Grade 1944-1945 In the sixth grade we had Mrs. Carter again for our teacher. This was our last year downstairs. We were eager to be sev- enth graders and get upstairs. Those entering were Patty Murphy, Nan- cy Van Der Kolk, William York, and Ger- ald Laffoon. Lillian Alliss withdrew. Seventh Grade 1945-1946 As seventh graders we were surrounded by a different life than before. We gave up our recesses and were taught by more than one teacher. But we liked it and came through with flying colors. Harold Honn entered. Russell Minick and Nancy Van Der Kolk withdrew. Eighth Grade The eighth grade records are missing from the files. Freshmen 1947-1948 In the ninth grade, we were initiated into high school. We had to perform stunts in front of the student body. But we did them with smiles on our faces. As freshmen we had 21 members. We lost Norma Wesley, Russell Minick, Lillian Alliss, Betty Strain, and Dick Uylat who were with us in eighth grade; while Zella Gentry, Gaylord Hilton, Don Howell, Lena Keith, Charlotte Lawrence, Anna Mohr, Vic Padgett, Joyce Weldon, Yvonne Whaley and David Wilson entered. James Johnson, David McKee and William Beck- hoff joined us later in the year. Sophomores 1948-1949 As tenth graders we were an up and com- ing class, usually into mischief. Those withdrawing from our class were James Johnson and William Beckhoff. Nor- ma Brunton entered. Juniors 1949-1950 Finally we were juniors with a lot on our minds. We gave our first class play, Board- ing House Reach” under the direction of Mrs. Johnson. We sponsored the annual Junior Magazine Drive and the Junior- Senior Prom which had the theme Moon- light and Roses.” Our Junior year was a busy year but proved to be a prosperous one. Those withdrawing were Zella Gentry and Charlotte Lawrence. Richard Carter entered. Seniors 1950-1951 Finally we made it. This year the students worked very hard to make that school rec- ord look well. We presented our class play, Desperate Ambrose,” under the direction of Mr. Bannon. Those withdrawing were Richard Car- ter, Lena Keith, and Ernest Standish. The original first graders are: Marilyn Harper, Joyce Reading, Dean Carroll, Rich- ard Curts, and William Sands. The rest of the graduates are Norma Brunton, Donald Howell, David McKee, Anna Mohr, Philip Nolan, Vic Padgett, Esther Whaley, Yvonne Whaley, and David Wilson. Juniors Here is the ambitious Junior Class. The officers are as follows: President, Charles Caul; Vice-Pre:ident, Joan Honn; Secretary, Joan Cooper; Treasurer, Robert Murfitt. The activities for this class included the play, The Skeleton Walks,” presented last fall, sale of magazine subscriptions, two bake sales, selling at five of the home basket- ball games, a watch raffle at the Morocco- Brook game. These people made quite a rep- utation for themselves as salesmen. Two of the boys, Don Ekstrom and Dick Harper, were on the varsity team and one, Charles Caul on the B” team. Mary Jo Nolan was elected yell leader again this year. Five in the class played in the band and eight sang in the chorus, while four carried five solid subjects. Only a few of the students in high school did this. All in all they were quite ambitious. And what was their goal? Well, this year the prom and banquet with better things to come next year. Sophomores In their activities this year the Sopho- mores sponsored an all school Christmas party besides having several class parties. The sophomores have been very active in school life this year—basketball and softball teams, library staff, newspaper and annual staffs, clubs, and both honor lists have num- bered sophomores as members. After quite a battle about the color of their class sweaters, they decided upon royal blue with red letters trimmed in white. Due to a very unfortunate accident Bar- bara Martin was unable to finish the school year. Marie Tiede, however, came to Brook from Rensselaer so the enrollment number remained the same. Freshmen The first year of high school for the freshmen started off with a bang! Class parties were held. These consisted of a Christmas party, combination wiener roast and skating party, picnics, and other enjoy- able get-togethers. Along with these came cake walks, par- ticipation in the Red Cross Drive and the Halloween Festival. The freshmen arc proud of the fact that they can get along so well together although they have the largest class in the high school, thirty-one in all. This number includes a new student, Barbara Bassett, who came from Goodland. Many of the freshmen are outstanding in different abilities—playing instruments, yell leading, sports, and other activities. Besides, freshmen make up a considerable part of the honor roll being numbered among the dis- ' tinguished as well as the honorable mention students. Top Row: Mary Riegle, Rob- ert Tanksley, Don Ekstrom, Robert Murfitt, Charles Caul, Joan Cooper. Esther Stand- i8h. Second Row: Mr. Burchby, Mai'y Jo Solan, Mona Good- win, Janice Whaley, Dick Harper, Joan Honn, Robert Wilson, Marilyn Hood, Miss Hendrickson. Phyllis Honn not pictured. Top Row: Lois Dangerfield, Robert Antcliff, Tom Wilson, Bob Harris, Don Weishaar, Dale Evans, Ray Hiestand. Second Row: Charles Wha- ley, Margaret Davis, Harvey Arbuckle, Connie Schuster, Allen Taylor, Nancy Wagner. Third Row: Phyllis Whaley, Wilma Wright, Mr. Axe, Ed- win Wilson, Phyllis Cline. Nancy Hershman and Marie Tiede not pictured. Top Row: Wanda Whaley, Thelma Hcastcr, Delores Beaty, Donna Lapp, Rex Laf- 'foon, Kay Cooper, Cubby Lyons, Judy Patterson. Second Row: Mary Fleming, Bertha Ashbangh, Karen Martin, Shirley Howell, Fred Ford, Dave Curts, Nellie Rie- glc, Roy Murfitt. Third Row: Ann Fitzgerald, Patsy Holder, Marilyn Wil- son, Phyllis Curtis, Sue Rick- er, Pat Hancock, Lucille De- no, Jim Pence. Fourth Row: Ruth Wilson, Bob Ormi8ton, Judy Young, Mrs Johnson, Richard Dow- y, Jr net Laffoon, Juanita Carroll. Barbara Bassett not pictured. JUNIOR HIGH Eighth Grade The members of the eighth grade class feel they have advanced greatly this year. They completed a literature book, an Eng- lish workbook, a speech unit, composition unit and gave a play named The Grand Cham’s Diamond,” for American Education Week. They have completed their History Book and Indiana History. They have eight active band members. Seven eighth graders participated in Solo Contest. They were awarded medals. Four of these students entered State Solo Contest. They had some parties. One was a skat- ing party at Wheatfield. They are getting to be good skaters. They also had a Christ- mas party at which they danced, played games, had a pot luck supper, and went over to Mr. Baker’s house to open their gifts un- der the Christmas tree. Some of the eighth graders gave a discus- sion on TV, radio, movies, and comic books for the P. T. A. meeting. The boys in this class play in the junior high basketball games. The Brook 7th and 8th grade team was in the finals of the grade tourney with Kentland. Seventh Grade The Seventh Grade came upstairs with a bang.” They were the noisiest class in school, but by the second semester they were pretty well settled down. When they came upstairs, there were twenty in the class, but Darryl Siebold and Ila Phelps moved leaving only 18. Then Shirley Rounds moved in making the total 19. The officers of the class are: President, Norman Standish; Vice President, Margie Malott; Secretary and Treasurer, Carol Sny- der; Reporter, Sandra Standish. They had two parties—one a wiener roast, the other a skating party. They were both a success. Two people from our class went to contest; they were Carol Snyder and Richa Lynn Wollin. Carol was in Clarinet quartet No. 2 and also had a solo. She got 2nd placing in both. She and Richa Lynn were both in a mixed quartet in which they got 1st placing. All agree that they have enjoyed their first year upstairs. Top Row: Billy Cline, Sue Carol Hendry, Rita Evans, Bob Cunningham, Bob Nug- ent, Lester Cnidden, Sue Tanksley, Clarence Leitzow. Second Row: Marvin Pick- ett, Ely Shank, Joe Schuster, Mr. Baker, Diane Wilson, Clara Strain, Gene Whaley. Top Row: Alice McCarty, Esther Honn, James Brun- ton, Norman Standish, Estel Honn, Darryl Seibold, James Plott. Second Row: John Ham man, Carol Snyder, Bernard Honn, John Holder, Sandra Stand- ish, Myrna Lyons. Third Row: Norman Curtis, Margaret Standish, Shirley Rounds, Richa Lynn Wollin, R on a Id Strain, Norman Tanksley. GRADES Sixth This school year marks the tenth consecu- tive year for the Our Gang” club. While students enjoy the meetings and activities, they are introduced to elementary parlia- mentary law and learn the responsibilities of officers and members of committees. Twelve new books have been added to the room library. We have seen a number of splendid films, recorded our oral reading on the new tape recorder, listened to School Time” on the radio, and prepared an ex- hibit for the annual Open House.” Fifth During our first visit together in Septem- ber, we talked over our plan for the year. We decided that the studv of the work, as outlined by the State Department of Public Instruction for Grade Five, was the real reason for our being here. In order to be able to do this, we must have a class room in which we could be happy and contented. We must learn to work and play together. Our Fifth Grade Club which we organiz- Grade The art work has been creative, free hand, and very admirable. In November, for the American Education Week program, we presented a playlet, Mrs. Skelton’s Tea.” Now we are looking for- ward to participating in the spring operetta. The real highlights of the school year, which, alas, cannot be glamorously related, are the day by day accomplishments made by the sixth graders as a result of their un- tiring efforts in preparing daily assignments and learning to cooperate well with others. Grade ed has helped us greatly. When we have a problem of interest to us all, it is brought before our club. There it is discussed, and with the help of our teacher, we decide what should be done. Fortunately, we have been able to supple- ment our texts with reference books, maps, movies, and other visual aids. We feel that we have tried hard and will be very happy to have our Report Cards marked: Passed to Grade Six. Fourth We, the fourth grade, started our year with twenty-three boys and girls. After a few days, David Anderson left us quite un- expectedly to spend two months in the hos- pital. Norma Rounds came from Green, Iowa, to join us, in October. In November Harold Phelps moved to Montmorenci. In December Douglas Hiestand came back from Lake Village. Everyone was very hap- py to have David Anderson strong enough to join us again on January 2nd. At the present time we number 24. In the early fall, we accompanied Miss May and her third grade on a hike out by the river. We were able to observe many of the beauties of nature. As a part of our art work we made a Valentine Post Office. We had individual letter boxes and each of us acted as post- Grade master or postmistress. After studying the story of Abraham Lincoln, we held a blab” school. We like our way of conducting classes much better. Living in Indiana” has been a part of our social studies this year. The radio program (each Friday) Your Indiana,” was very helpful. We saw the films, Your Indiana State Fair” and Your Indiana State Parks.” These were also quite instructive to us. We are planning to ex- hibit at Open House” some of the letters we have received about different cities in Indiana. Again this year, we participated in the writing test. We sincerely believe this helps us to become much better writers. We have had an eventful, worthwhile, and happy year together. Top Row: Delmer Curtis, Beverly Courtney, Joyce Den- ton, Sandra Sainte, Phyllis Strain, Rosella Honn, Judith Connell, Sue Adamson, Da- mon Hoover. Second Row: Larry Harper, Joyce Dangerficld, Ronald Rounds, Karen Seibold, Billy Shepard, Fred Allis, Martha Beaty, Judy Woods. Third Row: David Wilson, Charles Pippenyer, Laura Hamacher, George C u r t i s, Larry Lyons, Bernard Hiest- and, Vera Dowty, Ruth Ant- cliff. Not pictured: John Lyons. Top Row: James Bannon, William Garmong, Carol Strain, Mary Courtney, Bet- ty Jo Wallace, Donald Hiest- and, Don W oil in. Second Row: William Mur- ray, Philip Burton, Dotty Davis, Robert Lyons, Linda Burton, Betty Dangerfield, Donald Parrish. Third Row: Jane Hiestand, Doyle Elijah, Connie Martin, Ralph Holder, Joyce Ham- mon, Neil Carroll. Top Row: Priscilla Dean, Sal- ly Bannon, Gerald Ervin, John Connell, Charles Davis, Billy Balensiefcr, Peter Mar- kus, Lois Allis. Second Row: Jack Danruth- er, Ted Hamacher, Bernard Freeland, Jo Ellen Woods, Norma Rounds, Donald Gar- mong. Marilyn Whaley. Third Row: Everett Honn, Roger Pippenger, Allen To- bin, David Miller, Jackie Cur- tis, Douglas Hiestand, Thom- as Anderson. Third In September, 1950, seven girls and seven boys were enrolled in grade three. In mid- term Candy Honn returned to Brook from Chicago, Illinois, to join her group. Of these only Billy Burton has a perfect attendance record. All were interested in sports, especially baseball—girls playing as well as boys. In- teresting to all was the studying of home life in Brook and the community and learn- ing the importance of living together in the Second In September of the term 1950-51, twen- ty-three children enrolled in grade two. All of these with the exception of Hulet Dean, who entered in November, 1949, had spent their entire first year in Brook School with Mrs. Kay Tanksley as their teacher. During this term, Patty Watts moved to Rensselaer, Sharon Murray moved to Ade, and Janice Rounds came to this grade from First On the opening day of school fourteen boys and eight girls entered Brook School for the first time, to begin their school ca- reer. Carol Sue Flynn moved to Morocco during the second week of school; Gerald Rounds entered, keeping the total enroll- ment at twenty-two for the year. This was the first beginning group for many years who found new desks in their class room. These modern desks with their natural finish and easy adjustments added much through appearance and convenience to the class room. At the end of ten weeks schooling, after making the adjustments to new life situa- Grade community. Learning how our neighbors, Alaskan and Mexican Children, lived was worked in with our art and health classes. We were very happy about having the use of the movie projector, the film strip machine, and the tape recorder. We found them very helpful and interesting. All have worked hard, for they were anx- ious to see their pictures under the title, Fourth Grade, 1952.” Grade Iowa. At the close of the term there were twenty-two children, nine girls and thirteen boys, ready for the third grade. This year these children were introduced to Spelling, Science, Language and Cusive Writing. They continued learning more about Reading, Arithmetic, Social Studies, Music and Health. Grade tions which are necessary in becoming school citizens, they were called upon to participate in a program for National FMucation Week. All assumed a role in what was called a Sun Bonnet Drill. Diane Long and Larry Stand- ish took the role of leaders. Marvin Snod- grass acted the part of a little colored girl. They became members of the Junior Red Cross, and contributed to the March of Dimes and Heart drive. Highlights during the year include birth- day parties, parties at Halloween, Christmas, St. Valentine’s, Easter Party for second grade, Beginners party, Open House and program, and closing day picnic. Top Row: Frances Ervin, Leonard Honn, Louise Adam- son, Candice Honn, Carol Lawrence, Michael James, Diane Odle, Larry Laffoon. Second Row: Gary Hurley, Marilyn Ashhrook, Nancy Carroll, Sharon Shaw, Billy Burton, Theron Pickett, Jack- ie Strain. Top Row: Charles Martin, Sandra Whaley, Sandra Ak- ers, James Thompson, John Hess, Judy Curtis, Donna Al- bright, Sharon Sainte. Second Row: David Patter- son, Sharon Murray, Hulet Dean, Laura Henning, Don- ald Lane, James Hermanson, Thomas Kindell, J a n i c e Rounds. Third Row: Judy Shaw, Charles Russell, John Bur- ton, Calvin Corbin, Billy Den- ton, Barbara Miller, Jimmy Burley. Top Row: Richard Strain, S y d n e y Staiulish, Keith Light, Larry Standish, Diane Long, Judith Schuster, Ar- doth Shepard. Second Row: Patricia Cor- bin, Michael Schmitz, Gary Wollin, Charles Ervin, Wil- liam Rathburn, Steve Peters, Charlene Freeland. Third Row: Marvin Snod- grass, Charles Danger field, Susan Ervin, Jane Cunning- ham, Stanley Wilson, Gerald Rounds. Not pictured: Ron- ald Honn and Cheryl Decker. ACTIVITIES Are a Talisman. They are the opportunities yon have to develop worthwhile hobbies and profitable leisure time activities. Each of you may pursue a field of special interest under the guidance of one ivhosc talents arc in that particular field and in the company of others whose energies are directed toward a common goal. Chorus The B. H. S. chorus consists of a group of boys and girls who enjoy singing. Parti- cipating in many different programs is not uncommon. This year these singers sang for the American Education Week program and the County Music Festival. In the past years they have entered many contests and have usually came back with high ratings. Twirlers The first twirling class of B. H. S. was started by Norma Brunton and Mr. Egli a year ago last September. Eleven pupils en- rolled then. Only five of the original pupils are still studying but more have joined these ranks, for since then a junior twirling class has been started. The result of these classes and continuous practicing has been seen in three perform- ances and competition in contest. Girls Glee Club The Glee Club is a recently organized group of singers. Since it has no set practice time, the group has a hard time working in rehearsals. However, these singers have been able to participate in the County Music Festival, Music Contest, and various com- munity programs. They also sing at bac- calurcate. Top Row: Ray Hie stand, Joan Cooper, Anna Mohr, Phil Solan, Vic Padgett, Don Ekstrom, Dick Curts, Esther Whaley, Dave Curts. Second Row: Bonnie Wha- ley, Connie Schuster, Delores Beaty, Robert Tanksley, Judy Patterson, Mary Riegle, Nor- ma Brunton, Janice Whaley, Jean Honn. Third Row: Marilyn Wilson, Robert Wilson, Joyce Read- ing, Karen Martin, Kay Coop- er, Dean Carroll, Mona Good- win, Wanda Whaley. Fourth Row: Juanita Car- roll, Ruth Wilson, Marilyn Harper, Patsy Holder, Edwin Wilson, Pat Hancock, Janet La foon, Mr. Egli. Top Row: Joyce Dangerfield, Carol Snyder, Sandra Sainte, Norma Brunton, Diane Wil- son, Karen Siebold, Linda Burton. Second Row: Nancy Carroll, Connie Martin, Dotty Davis, Janey Hiestand, M a r i I y n Whaley. Top Row :Judy Patterson, Janice Whaley, Norma Brun- ton. Mary Riegle, Anna Mohr, Esther Whaley, Joan Cooper, Joyce Reading, Delores Bea- ty. Second Row': Marilyn Wil- son, Kay Cooper, Karen Mar- tin. Connie Schuster, Joan Honn, Wanda Whaley, Patsy Holder, Bonnie Whaley, Third Row': Janet La foon, Marilyn Harper, Mona Good- win, Mr. Egli, Pat Hancock, Ruth Wilson. Juanita Carroll. Band Horizontal, left to right:— First Row: Bob Cunningham, Ed- win Wilson, Joyce Denton, Kay Cooyer. Second Row: Pat Hancock, Les- ter Crndden, Karen Martin, Char- ley Whaley, Roger Lyons, Jim Pence, Bob Nugent, Joe Schuster, Fred Ford, Joan Cooper, Janice Whaley. Third Row: Norma Brunton, Rob- ert Wilson, Phyllis Cline, Ray Hiestand, Dean Carroll, Mr. Egli, Marilyn Wilson. If anyone ever heard some unearthly noise around school and wondered where it came from, he probably would find that it was one of the ambitious band students practicing. The band is composed of forty- two-members. They range in age from fifth graders through seniors. The director, Mr. Egli, works hard to keep a well balanced and top notch band at all times. Some activities of the band during the past year were: playing for school programs, playing at ball games, participating in the County Music Festival, entering band con- tests, and giving band concerts. Besides these activities in which the whole band participates, there are ensembles and soloists that play for different programs and enter solo and ensemble contests. The Band Boosters have decided to give band awards to the senior members, and the Music Club voted to give an award to the outstanding senior music student. This will be the first year for these awards to be given. Ensembles The Cornet Trio No. I is composed of Karen Martin, Roger Lyons, and Charles Whaley. It has played for several commun- ity events during the season. At the District Solo Contest held at Kokomo, it received a first division rating. The Cornet Trio No. II consists of Jim Pence, Nancy Hershman, and Joe Schuster. Due to illness Robert Nugent was unable to play in this trio. It received a second division rating. Vertical, left to ripht:— First Row: Delores Beaty, Carol Snyder, Sue Ann Adamson, Ely Shank. Second Row: Juanita Carroll, Judy Patterson, Sue Ann Tanks- ley, Joyce Readiny. Third Row: Ruth Wilson, Mona Goodwin. Fourth Row: Connie Martin, Judy Connell. Fifth Row : Richa Wollin, Bob Tanksley, Jim Bannon. Sixth Row: Clarence Leitzow, Gene Whaley, Donald Parrish, Bill Cline. The Clarinet Quartet No. I consists of Ruth Wilson, Mona Goodwin, Joyce Read- ing, and Juanita Carroll. This quartet was entered in Group Two and received a first. Next year it will be entered in Group One, the highest group. The Clarinet Quartet No. II is composed of Judy Patterson, Sue Tanksley, Delores Reaty, and Carol Snyder. It received a sec- ond division rating at District Solo Contest. The Brook High School Sextet has six members who are Karen Martin, Roger Lyons, Ray Hiestand, Gene Whaley, Robert Cunningham, and Bill Cline. This ensemble has been organized for two years and has been doing very good work. It has appeared several times in the community and was en- tered in the District Contest. It received a first division rating. The Mixed Clarinet Quartet consists of Sue Tanksley, Carol Snyder, Richa Lynn Wollin, and Jim Bannon. This is the first year for this quartet. It received a first di- vision rating at Solo Contest. The Drum Ensemble is composed of Dean Carroll, Norma Brunton, Phyllis Cline, and Robert Wilson. This year it received a sec- ond division rating. The Girls’ Vocal Trio No. I consists of Janice Whaley, Mona Goodwin, and Karen Martin. This group is perhaps the most ac- tive in community events. It received a sec- ond division rating in contest this year. The Girls’ Vocal Trio No. II, a recent ad- dition to the ensemble family, is composed of Judy Patterson, Wanda Whaley, and Ruth Wilson. It received a second division rating. Sunshine This group is made up of girls from the four upper classes. As the name suggests, the work of this organization is to bring Sunshine” and to be helpful to the sick and needy in any way that they are able. In that respect the girls of this year’s group gave money and collected the containers for the Riley, Heart, and Polio funds. The society has had lots of fun this year, including a party for new members, chili supper, bake sale, skating party, and a Christmas party for the first graders. The officers for 1950-51 are: President, Norma Brunton; Vice President, Mary Jo Nolan; Secretary, Margaret Davis; Treasur- er, Phyllis Cline; Corresponding Secretary, Marilyn Hood. Aceonian Staff Members of the staff are: Phil Nolan, edi- tor; Joyce Reading, assistant editor; Vic Padgett, business manager; Bonnie Whaley, assistant business manager. The others pic- tured served as reporters. The paper contains sports, news, editor- ials, human interest stories, and special fea- Latin The Brook Latin Club is a member of the Junior Classical League, a national organi- zation sponsored by the American Classical League. This club holds its meetings the last Friday of the month during class period. At the beginning of the year, the club elect- ed Nancy Hershman, President; Karen Mar- tin, Vice President; Don Weishaar, Secre- ture articles. One of the most popular items is the Chit Chat column, which most of the students turn to first. The paper was put out monthly; it had a circulation of one hundred and fifty. Mrs. Johnson was the adviser. Club tary; Nancy Wagner, Treasurer. Some of the projects sponsored by the club have been a trip to the Museum of Nat- ural History, Making of Latin Christmas and Valentine cards, a Roman newspaper, a Roman banquet, and a Roman Calendar. The object of the club is to relate Latin to modern life. Top Row: Joan Honn, Con- nie Schuster, Shirley Howell, Esther Whaley, Mary Riegle, Delores Beaty, Donna Lapp, Joyce Reading. Second Row: Patsy Holder, Bertha Ashbaugh, W a n d a Whaley, Mona Goodwin, Thel- ma Hvaster. Site Ricker, Nel- lie Riegle. Third Row: Juanita Carroll, Judy Young, Pat Hancock, Marilyn Harper, Ann Fitz- gerald. Ruth Wilson, Janet Laffoon. Fourth Row: Phyllis Cline, Margaret Davis, Miss Hend- rickson, Norm a Brunton, Mary Jo Nolan, Marilyn Hood. Top Row: Don Ekstrom, Juanita Carroll, Margaret Davis, Connie Schuster, Rob- ert Wilson. Second Row: Bill Sands, Judy Patterson, Wamla Wha- ley, Bob Tanksley. Third Row: Dave McKee, Marilyn Harper, Mary Jo Nolan. Nancy Wagner, De- lores Beaty, Janet Laffoon. Fourth Row: Mary Fleming. Phyllis Curtis, Esther Wha- ley, Mona Goodwin, Aura Mohr, Joan Honn, Janice Whaley. Seated: Dick Curts, Bonnie Whaley, Joyce Reading, Phil Nolan, Vic Padgett, Dave Wilson, Norma Brunto n. Nancy Hershman not pictur- ed. 0 0 Top Row’: Karen Martin, Nancy Wagner, Judy Patter- son, Donald Weishaar, De- lores Beaty, Sue Richer, Mar- ilyn Wilson. Second Row: Mrs. Johnson, Juanita Carroll, Pat Han- cock, Edwin Wilson, Wilma Wright, Ann Fitzgerald. Bar- bara Bassett and Nancy Hershman not pictured. Annual Staff The officers of the Annual Staff are as follows: F.ditor, Norma Brunton; Assistant Editor, Esther Whaley, and Business Manag- er, Bill Sands. This is the fourth year of publication of the annual. In years before the staff was 4-H The girls’ 4-H club has been very success- ful this year. The 4-H members believe this club is very interesting and well worth while to any girl or boy who wishes to belong. It offers different opportunities such as the county judging contest, which is held at Morocco. Margaret Davis, Norma Brunton, and Nancy Hershman were winners from Brook in the judging contest. Others who participated were: Phyllis Cline, Delores Beaty, Esther Whaley, Joyce Reading, and 4-H 1 his year the 4-H Club was really a suc- cess due to the hard working members and the aid of Glenn Burchby who did a fine job managing the club. There were many interesting tours like the garden tour in July when judging was done. Robert Ormiston got first, Jim Ban- non second, and Neil Carroll placed third. A successful hog tour was held when mem- bers visited the farms of Jim Pence and Bill Sands in this locality. Hog judging was done limited to juniors and seniors but this year anyone in the upper four grades wanting to work on the staff was allowed to do so. The members of the staff have worked together very hard this year to make our Talisman a bigger and better year book. Girls Marilyn Harper. Wanda Whaley entered the demonstration contest. She won first in the county, so she was eligible for the district. Winners of the judging and demonstration contests went to Purdue for the district. Many of the members won ribbons at the county fair. Wanda Whaley won second at the state fair in the fifth year class on her angel food cake. Miss Hendrickson sponsor- ed the group. Boys at Good land and Mt. Ayr where types of hogs to be raised for market and breeding were discussed. The Brook Club did very well at the county fair this year. Bobby Eyons took grand champion honors on his steer, and Jimmy Bannon won grand champion in the garden division. Other top awards were won by Brook, too. In the Calf Scramble Bob Antcliff and Don Ekstrom won calves that will be projects for next year. Top Row: Dean Carroll, Judy Patterson, Janet Laffoon, Mar yard Davis, Connie Schuster, David Wilson, Dob Wilson. Second Row: Don Ekstrom, Juanita Carroll, Wanda Wha- ley, Delores Beaty, Phyllis Cline, Vic Pud yet t. Third Row: Joyce Reading, Mary Fleming, Phyllis Cur- tis, Ronnie Whaley, Nancy Wagner, Mona Goodwin, An- na Mohr, Joan Honn, Karen Martin, Sue Ricker. Seated: Mrs. Johnson, Mari- lyn Harper, Esther Whaley, Norma Rrun ton. Rill Sands, Dick Curts, Phil Nolan. Top Row: Rob An tel iff, Rob Nugent, Norman Standish, Fred Ford, Don Ekstrom, Vic Padgett, Dale Evans, Lester Crudden, Mr. Burch by. Second Row: Martha Beaty, Gene Whaley, Rob Ormiston, Charles Whaley, Rill Sands, Jim Brunt on, Jim Pence, Rill Cline. Third Row: Neil Carroll, Rob Lyons, Damon Hoover, Clarence Leitzow, Jay Gar- many, Jim Ratrton, Donald Pa rrish. Top Row: Karen Martin, Nancy Wagner, Phyllis Cur- tis, Joyce Reading, Phyllis Strain, Delores Beaty, Rita Evans, Thelma Heaster, Mar- garet Davis, Wanda Whaley, Bill Cline. Second Row: Wilma Wright, Judy Patterson, Sanara Standish, Sue Ricker, Mari- lyn Wilson, Alice McCarty, Carol Snyder, Marilyn Har- per, Sandy Sainte, Sue Ann Tanksley. Third Row: Phyllis Cline, Sue Ann Adamson, Joyce Denton, Myrna Lyons, Diane Wilson, Clara Strain, Janet Laffoon, Phyllis W hale y, Juanita Carroll. Fourth Row: Jane Hiestand, Joyce Hammon, Dotty Davis, Betty Danger field, Martha Beaty, Lora Hamacher, Joyce Dangerfield, Judy W o o d s, Ruth Ann Ant cliff, Connie Martin, Miss Hendrickson. Fifth Row: Kay Cooper, Judy Patterson, Connie Schuster, J an Cooper, Sh'r- iey Howell, Anna Mohr, Joan Honn, Norma Rrunton, Mary Fleming. Distinguished Students The students on the distinguished list have quite a mark to shoot for. If they are carry- ing a regular load, they must make at least two A’s and two B’s or fourteen points to rank in this group. No student is listed un- der this classification if he has made a C in any subject. Honor At Brook High School students try to become a distinguished student or get on the honorable mention list. This picture is just of the students of the upper four classes who have appeared on the honorable mention list some time during the year. Twelve or thir- teen points are required for honorable men- Students tion. Points are earned in the following manner: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point. These students, through their hard work should feel as if they have accomplished something which they will need throughout their life. Library The person sitting in the upper right hand corner of the assembly isn’t being disciplin- ed, that’s the student librarian. For each of the eight periods, Mr. Tanks- ley, who is the real librarian, has appointed Staff a student to take care of the library. This student checks out books, keeps them in order on the shelves, and tries to find ref- erence material for the students. Truly these people render service to B. H. S. Top Row: Norma Bruvton, Joan Cooper, Don irW i«a Fred Ford, Bob Murfitt, An- na Mohr, Bob Tanksley, Bill Sands, Connie Schuster. Second Row: Marilyn Wil- son, Nancy Wagner, Bertha Ashbaugh, Judy Patterson, Janice Whaley, Leroy Mur- fitt, Margaret Davis, Mona Goodwin. Third Row: Ruth Wilson, Phyllis Cline, Pat Hancock, Ann Fitzgerald, Bonnie Wha- lt y, Edwin Wilson, Mary Jo Nolan, Wilma Wright, Rob- ert Or mis ton. Top Row: Esther Standish, Mary Riegle, Tom Wilson, Phil Nolan, Don Ekstrom, Es- ther Whaley, Delores Beaty, Joan Honn, Donna Lopp. Second Row: Janet Laffoon, Sue Ricker, Karen Martin. Joyce Reading, Mary Flem- ing, Robert Wilson, Nellie Riegle, Marilyn Hood. Seated: Mona Goodwin, Jan- ice Whaley, Bonnie Whaley, Anna Mohr, Robert Murfitt, Ruth Wiison, Margaret Da- vis. Standing: Marilyn Wilson, Judy Patterson, Janet Laf- foon. D. A. R. Award Norma Brunton was chosen for the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. The senior class nominated three girls who best measured up to the standards of depend- ability, leadership, and patriotism. From these nomin- ees, the faculty elected Norma the good citizen of Brook High School. Student Legislators The Eighteenth Annual Legislative Assembly at Purdue University was attended this year by Senator Phil Nolan and Representative Mary Riegle. These student congressmen were elected by the high school student body from a list of nominees selected at a joint meeting of the juniors and seniors. Both Phil and Mary learned by actual participation how our government really works. It was a valuable experience for those who will be the leaders of to- morrow. Junior Play The Skeleton Walks” Charles Caul Mrs. Hubbard Mary Riegle Ann Joan Honn Ollie Phyllis Honn Mrs. Donahue Mona Goodwin Kathleen Janice Whaley................ Mrs. Embrcy Mary Jo Nolan......................Elaine Bob Tanksley Dr. Fersig Bob Wilson Bobby Don Ekstrom.......................Skelton Bob Murfitt Bill Properties Joan Cooper Marilyn Hood Esther Standish Stage Managers Dick Harper Don Ekstrom The house stood on an isolated island which gave it a spooky atmosphere. In the house lived a physician, his sinister house keeper and her deaf mute son. Elaine, who had inherited the house from her uncle, was surprised to find this myster- ious doctor living here. Both Elaine and the Doctor were hunting money that was hid- den on the premises. Strange things began to occur. Elaine was carried off by a skeleton; a human skeleton was found in the attic, and a strange woman was seen looking out the upstairs window. But it all ended well when Mrs. Hubbard and Ollie, the famous Jack Doe detectives, found Dr. Fersig guilty of theft and mur- der. This queer man was sentenced to life in prison at Sing Sing. Senior Play Desperate Ambrose” This was the rootin’est, tootin’est, fun- niest satire on the old West ever to gallop across a stage. It all started when Ambrose Groves and Bert Miller, a couple of would be vaudeville comedians were crossing the desert, heading Californy way. But in the middle of the desert they were booted off the train because someone picked their poc- kets containing all their money. So they started across the desert and came to a town called Dead Man’s Gulch, the roughest spot in the old West, where blood flows like Old Faithful. It so happened that Homer-the-Kid and his pal, Gun Smoke Carter, the two hard- shootin’est cow-pokes that ever drew breath, were expected to breeze into town. When Ambrose and Bert hobbled into town, they were mistaken for Homer-the-Kid and Gun Smoke Carter. Ambrose, the mistaken hero, got every- thing in a terrible state. He didn’t get the goods on the crooked sheriff; he was beaten and trounced by Hoot Owl Pete; and he was practically hanged by Stinkweed. He didn’t get the heroine, Nancy. But he did get everything in a mess. Cast Dan’l........................ Dean Carroll Ambrose.. ............................Phil Nolan Bert..................................Dave Wilson Sheriff Bill Sands Hoot Owl ...... Vic Padgett Stinkweed.....................Dick Curts Nancy Joyce Reading Anne...............................Marilyn Harper Posie................................Norma Brunton Beth Esther Whaley Mrs. Sprool Anna Mohr Lena.......................Bonnie Whaley ATHLETICS Varsity Basketball The Brook High Aces’ Basketball season of 1950-51 has just passed, and almost any- one you ask will say the Aces had a pretty good team although they ended up with an 8-won and 12-lost record. The first half of the season was the best, as the Aces won 6 of 10 games. Two of the wins came on January 1st when the Aces won the Holiday Tournament, beating Remington in the afternoon game 38 to 37, and then defeating favored Rensselaer 46 to 42 in the evening game. I he last part of the season, Brook played many good games but won only 2 out of the last 10 that they played. Three of the games were lost by 1 point. In the County Tournament Brook was beaten 1 point by Kentland, 38 to 37; and in the Sectional Tournament they were beaten by Kentland again, 50 to 39. Second Listed below is the schedule for the B” team games. As can be seen from the scores, the boys played better than average basket- ball winning nine out of sixteen games play- ed. High scorers for the season were Charlie Whaley with 109 points and Rex Laffoon with 95. Remington 28 Brook 21 Brook 38 Goodland 18 Brook 29 Freeland 28 West Side 30 Brook 21 Kentland 26 Brook 20 “B” Team Morocco 39 Brook 18 Brook 23 Mt. Ayr 21 Brook 39 Goodland 23 Brook 27 Remington 25 Rensselaer 30 Brook 13 Brook 31 Kentland 19 Fowler 23 Brook 19 Morocco 42 Brook 15 Brook 24 Monon 19 Brook 29 Ambia 19 Brook 29 Oxford 23 Top Row: Mr. Baker, Dick Curts, Vic Padgett, David McKee, )o« Ekstrom, P i?7 Nolan, Mgr. David Wilson. Second Row: Z tcfc Harper, £?i Sands, David Curts, Don Weishaar, Dean Carroll. Top Row: Afr. Baker, Bob Antcliff, Tom Wilson, Fred Ford, Charles Caul, Rex Laf- foon, Mgr. Jim Pence. Second Row: Edwin Wilson, Charles Whaley, Harvey Ar- bnckle, Roger Lyons, Dick Dowty. David Curt8 Dick Harper Don Ekstrom Vic Padgett Dick Curts Dob Ant cliff Charles Whaley Season Results Brook ......................31 Brook .....................38 Brook 31 Brook ............42 Brook .....................37 Brook .....................26 Brook ..................... 41 Brook .....................34 Brook ......................34 Brook ......................33 Brook .....................23 Brook 44 Brook 33 Brook 42 Brook ..................... 23 Brook ................. 61 Holiday Brook .....................3 8 Brook .....................46 Remington...................35 Goodland ...................36 Freeland Park ..............65 West Side 34 Kentland ...................47 Morocco 34 Mt. Ayr...... 30 Goodland 30 Remington...................46 Rensselaer ................69 Kentland 56 Fowler ....................41 Morocco.................... 34 Monon 43 Ambia .....................35 Oxford ....................23 Tournament Remington ....................37 Rensselaer 42 County Tournament Brook 37 Kentland 38 Varsity Season Scoring Records Player Pos. F.G. F.T. T.P. P. G.P. Padgett F 59 43 161 50 20 R. Curts F 14 12 40 43 18 D. Curts F 20 16 74 41 19 Nolan F 4 8 16 22 14 McKee C 44 40 128 61 20 Ekstrom c 5 16 26 11 14 Sands G 53 32 138 52 20 Weishaar G 39 23 101 25 20 Carroll G 1 2 4 9 33 Harper G 6 27 39 35 20 254 219 727 359 “B” Team Season Scoring Records Player Pos. F.G. F.T. T.P. p. G.P. Antcliff F 13 15 43 21 16 Arbuckle F 14 16 44 48 16 Lyons F 10 13 33 25 16 T. Wilson F 1 2 4 3 9 Ford C 4 11 19 24 24 Caul C 23 5 51 22 15 Whaley G 33 43 109 43 16 Laffoon G 37 19 93 36 16 Dowty G 0 2 2 1 10 E. Wilson G 0 135 i 127 1 397 3 226 10 (Pos. - Position; F.G. - Field Goals; F.T. - Free Throws; T.P. - Total Points; P - Personal Fouls; G.P. - Games Played) Varsity Cheer Leaders 1 he yell leaders were chosen by majority vote of the student body in October. New uniforms of purple and gold were made by Yvonne and Phyllis’ mother, Mrs. Luther Whaley, in time for the opening game at Remington. These uniforms are very attractive and have brought many compliments from our own community and other towns. 7th and 8th The Junior High team had a fairly suc- cessful six game season. The only team that beat them twice was Kentland. The playing on the junior high level was characterized by speed and clever ball-handling. These boys will be an asset to the high school teams in years to come. On January 1, 1951, these girls were chosen the best yell leaders at the 4-way tourney. A trophy was awarded and is plac- ed in the trophy case in the lobby of the gymnasium for all to see. New yells, accompanied by new actions, have been added. Some of these were learned when the girls attend a yell conference No- vember 11 at Indiana University. Grade Team Brook 51 Goodland 23 Brook 27 Morocco 17 Kentland 28 Brook 27 Goodland 20 Brook 12 Brook 24 Goodland 16 Kentland 37 Brook 25 7th and 8th Grade Cheer Leaders These cheer leaders not only acquired the outfits of the senior yellers but came through with a great deal of promise for the future. They did a lot of practicing and worked hard to bring encouragement to the junior high team. $01 (P? X r'.'Zr (L. to R.) : Juanita Carroll, Bonnie Whaley, Mary Jo No- lan, Phyllis Whaley, Top Row: Joe Schuster, Bob Cunningham, Lester Crud- den, Mr. Baker, Bob Nugent, Jim Bmnton, John Honn, SECOND Row: Clarence Leit- zow, James Plott, Bill Cline, John Hamman, Gene Whaley. Third Row: Mgr. Ely Shank. (L. to R.) : Carol Snyder, Sue Carol Hendry, Myrna Lyons. 5th and 6th Grade Team While these fellows do not have a large number of games on their schedule, they have the opportunity to learn to play in competition. Passing, shooting, dribbling, and team work mean more when school honor is at stake. This team has developed candidates for berths on the junior high team next year. Softball Team Until this year softball was merely a sport that helped idle the time away from the be- ginning of the school year until basketball season opened. Games with Goodland and Remington were well attended, but the stu- dent body seemed to work up no great en- thusiasm in the schedule. Now, however, softball is becoming a spring sport at BHS. It is hoped that some real talent will be dis- covered and everyone will revive interest in this fine American sport. Recreation Leaders This year under the direction of Mr. Axe, a recreational program was sponsored in the gym on days when the weather was not suit- able for outdoor play. These fellows—Bob, Don, and Dick—had their lunch the fourth period in order to be on hand during the noon period to organize games for the stu- dents. This has proved a worthwhile project, for it enables the students to relax in their leisure time and keeps the study hall free for those who wish to study. Top Row: Donald Hayworth, Damon Hoover, Fred Allis, Delmar Curtis, Mr. Baker, Jimmy Hannon, Shep- ard, Don Wollin, Ronald Rounds. SECOND Row: Donald Par- rish, Larry Harper, Bernard Hiestand, Jay G a r m on g, George Curtis, Larry Lyons, William Murray. Third Row: Neil Carroll, Ralph Holder, Boh Lyons, Charles Pippenger, Philip Burton, David Wilson, Doyle Elijah. Top Row: Donald Ekstrom. Phil Nolan, David McKee, }'ic Padgett, Charles Caul. Dick Curts. Second Row: Charles Wha- ley, Dick Harper, Harvey Ar- huckle. Dean Carroll, Leroy Murfitt. Third Row: Roger Lyons, Bill Sands, Don Weishaar, David Curt8, Bob Antcliff. (L. to R. : Mr. Axe, Robert Murfitt, Don Weishaar, Dick Harper. Senior Prophecy THE BROOK REPORTER PUBLISHED: for the heck of it MAY 1, 1961 WEATHER: unpredictable NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Don (bring ’em back dead) Howell, the noted big game hunter and explorer, recently returned from his latest trip into darkest Africa. He is now the world’s only living man to have captured the three most dangerous animals on earth—the Pin- kerinkus, the Snipe and the Tripod. Anna Mohr returned to the United States this week for a short vacation. It is reported that she is making a fortune as a professional gambler at the Monte Carlo on the Riviera. “Miss Cover Girl of 1961,” this was the title bestowed on Yvonne Whaley at the Cover Girls’ and Models’ Banquet held in New York last night. As one of New York’s most popular cover girls, Bonnie’s photograph has appeared on the covers of all our leading magazines. SPORTS The Chicago Bears sparked by their driving full-back. Bill Sands, walloped the Green Bay Packers 96 to 7. Sands, averaging more than 50 yards per carry and scoring over 9 touchdowns a game, is sure to be named “Athlete of the Year.” At the 1961 Olympic games held in Siberia, an American sprinter, Vic Padgett, broke the world’s record for the one hundred yard dash, narrowly defeating the Japanese runner, lam So Slow. When not running, he spends his time on his thirty-three thousand acre farm in Indiana. Dave McKee, star center of the Minneapolis Lakers, last night broke the individual scoring record for one game. Big Dave racked up 97 points with his left hand and 102 with his right. SAFETY The Chicago Motor Club today elected Esther Whaley as its new president. She accepted this position after turning down an offer to become the world’s highest paid automobile daredevil. Dean (Kerosene) Carroll, the well known fire- man, last night accepted the position of Chief of the Fire Department of the city of Chicago. Mr. Carroll’s fire fighting experience dates back to his high school davs. He should have a suc- cessful career. ENTERTAINMENT Hedda Hopper, who recently retired, has found she has been capably replaced by Marilyn Har- per. Miss Harper writes a daily column that is featured in all large newspapers, including the Brook Reporter. Phil Nolan, popular young singer and comed- ian. who is now appearing at the Chicago thea- tre, is rumored to have signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. Joyce Reading, who is fast becoming Holly- wood’s most popular actress, last night won the Academy Award for her performance in “Noth- ing About Adam.” Joyce began her cereer as a model but was rushed to Hollywood after being discovered by an M. G. M. talent scout. EDUCATION Mr. Richard E. Curts returned to Brook after accepting the position of Superintendent of Brook High School. The school is now being redecorat- ed under the direction of Mr. Curts. Easy chairs replace desks, a Coke machine is in every room, and a 15 minute rest period is called 12 times a day. Mr. Curts holds degrees from Purdue, Northwestern, Indiana State, Ball State, and St. Joe. LEGISLATURE A bill to make baton twirling the national sport was introduced in the United States Senate today by Senator Norma Brunton. The bill is meeting serious opposition, but the Lady Senator from Indiana plans to continue her support of the bill. INDUSTRY Mr. Dave Wilson, president of the Wilson Mo- tor Co. (successor to Ford), has announced the showing of the 1961 Wilson V-8. The car, design- ed by Mr. Wilson himself, has no doors, no roof, no fenders, and no brakes. Another Wilson car recently released is an Anti-Theft car that can- not possibly be stolen. The first one produced was purchased bv Phil Nolan for $22,(XX). Senior Will WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1951, BROOK HIGH SCHOOL, DO LEAVE THIS, OUR LAST WILL AND TESTA- MENT: Joyce Reading wills her smile to Esther Standish and her delight in arguing with Mr. Baker to Janice Whaley. Esther Whaley wills her driving ability to Mona Goodwin and her quietness to Wanda Whaley. Marilyn Harper wills her ability to 'hook’ men to Delores Beaty and her place in health to Phyllis Honn. Anna Mohr wills her quiet retiring ways to Mary Riegle and her height to ’Nita Car- roll. Bonnie Whaley wills her interest in Mo- non to nobody and her pleasing personality to Phyllis Cline. Norma Brunton wills her baton twirling ability to Carol Snyder and her way of get- ting along with teachers to Mary Nolan. Vic Padgett wills his interest in the Model T to anyone for SI5 and his love of sports to Robert Tanksley. Bill Sands wills his job as president of the senior class to any junior, his muscles to Dick Dowty, and his short hair to Robert Murfitt. Dean Carroll wills his manly physique to Pickles Leitzow, and his fire lighting ex- perience to anyone who wants a thrill. Dick Curts wills his bicycle to Robert Wilson and his pleasing disposition to Dick Harper. Phil Nolan wills his singing ability to Don Ekstrom and his athletic prowess to Harvey Arbuckle. Dutch Wilson wills his devilment to any- one who can get away with it and his fancy driving to Robert Wilson. Don Howell wills his interest in school to Ray Hiestand, also his wisecracks in Mr. Baker’s study hall to Charles Caul. Dave McKee wills his ability to cut class and get away with it to Fred Ford and his place on the honor roll to Calvin Whaley. We, the Seniors, will our noisiness, our wise cracks, and our low grades to you, the oncoming Juniors, to use in Health Class. We, the Senior boys, will to Mr. Egli a spy glass, badge, and a billy club, and to Mr. Goodwin some sleep that we caused him to lose. We, the Senior girls, will our yellow cords to the Junior girls. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Bannon new typewriters for the one we broke. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Axe a new lab. to blow up the school. We—Phil, Vic, Bill, Dutch, and Dave— bequeath our places on Mr. Goodwin’s pro- bation list to Rex Laffoon, Harvey Arbuc- kle, Tom Wilson, Robert Antcliff, and Bob Tanksley. We, the Seniors, will to Mrs. Johnson a larger, better annual this year. We, the Seniors, will to Miss Hendrick- son, more ingredients for the cakes we swiped. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Baker a quiet, easy Health Class next year. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Tanksley our old economics books, good as new. At least they ought to be, we never used them. Being of sound mind on this day of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty one, we the undersigned do hereby affix our signature. The Senior Class WITNESSED BY: Phil Nolan and Dave McKee Honor Roll of Student Service So that students who make honor grades, earn points in the above mentioned way. participate in clubs, band, contests, athletics, These points are totalled at the end of the and plays, and accept the responsibilities of year and assembled in a roll. class offices may earn recognition, BHS has Below is c list of the student body. It will a unique merit system. Every student may give a good picture of student activity. SENIORS Brunton, Norma 183 McKee, David 120 Sands, Bill 151 Carroll, Dean 148 Mohr, Anna . 149 Whaley, Esther 132 Curts, Richard 134 Nolan, Phil 149 Whaley, Yvonne 146 Harper, Marilvn . 129 Padgett, Vic .. 134 Wilson, David 122 Howell. Donald 108 Reading, Joyce 166 JUNIORS Caul. Charles 121 Honn, Joan 133 13'? Cooper, Joan 160 Honn, Phvllis 112 119 Ekstrom, Donald 133 Hood, Marilyn 114 Tankslev, Robert 190 Goodwin, Mona . 227 Murfitt. Robert 151 Whaley, Janice 193 1 larper, Richard 119 Nolan, Mary Jo 140 157 SOPHOMORES Antcliff, Robert Ill Hershman, Nancv 186 Weishaar, Donald 133 Arbuckle, Harvey 111 Hiestand, Ray 148 Whaley, Charles 147 Cline, Phvllis 151 Schuster, Connie 1.33 Whaley, Phvllis 118 Dangerfield, Lois 106 Taylor, Allen . 106 Wilson, Edwin 164 Davis, Margaret ... 143 Tiede, Marie 100 Wilson, Thomas 109 Evans, Dale 106 Wagner, Nancv .. 132 Wright. Wilma 129 Harris, Robert 106 FRESHMEN Ashbaugh, Bertha . . 122 Ford, Fred . 149 Bassett, Barbara 102 Beaty, Delores 159 Hancock, Patricia 162 Murfitt. Leroy 127 Carroll, Juanita ... 174 Heaster, Thelma 106 Ormiston, Robert 129 Cooper, Kay 135 Holder, Patsy 114 Patterson, Judv 181 Curtis, Phvllis 110 Howell, Shirley 106 Pence, James 141 Curts, David 122 Laffoon, Janet . 150 116 Deno, Lucille 106 Laffoon, Rex . 110 Riegle, Nellie 112 Dowtv, Richard ... 110 Lopp, Donna .. 114 Whaley, Wanda 139 Fitzgerald, Ann 134 Lyons, Roger 147 Wilson, Marilyn 176 Fleming, Mary 119 Martin, Karen .. 127 Wilson, Ruth 176 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS To The Student Body These are your Talismans — School, Activities, and Athletics. We hope that the memories of these experiences will Often bring a smile to your lips when as graduates You thumb through these pages of yesterday. The Coin Into my heart’s treasury I slipped a coin That time cannot take Nor a thief purloin— Oh, better than the minting Of a gold-crowned king Is the safe-kept memory Of a lovely thing. by Sara Teasdale 0 4 V