Brook High School - Talisman Yearbook (Brook, IN)

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School Board The School Board is one of the most useful organizations in this communi- ty. 1 hese men — Leslie Akers, trus- tee ; hrges Woods, president; Dr. W. G. Pippenger, secretary; and Richard Hershman, treasurer — truly do a great service for the youth of our community. Dr. Pippenger was appointed secre- tary at the beginning of the school year, after the death of Paul Howell, who had served on the Board since 1945. The Board members realize that our school must progress with the rest of the changing world so they started a modernization program two years ago with new seating and lighting in the grades. The downstairs rest- rooms were also modernized. In the future there are going to be two rooms a year relighted until the whole school is done. The members saw to it that we got a new Ford for the Drivers’ Training Course which was started this year. In the future the members hope to obtain for the school a combi- nation radio and phonograph set for the assembly. The modernization of the school and the equipment bought for the school help our youth of today keep up with current information and also the knowledge of man’s past. To do this service takes time, plan- ning. and an interest in the public good.

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APRIL 4 Remington—Here—38-39 — Another jackpot for Brook. 7 t ram for Exam—Oh. what a day! 8 Seniors appear on jury at Kentland—Leave it to the Seniors to hang the jury. 15 Sophomores sponsor Christmas dance—You know the old saying “Better late than never.” FEBRUARY 4 Seventh Grade party planned—but fogged out. 4 Juniors have bowling party—Some just about went down the alley. 9 Solo Contest at Kokomo—So low you could hardly hear it. but it seems that someone heard them because there were several firsts. 15 Oxford—34-67—One easy victory for the B. H. S. Aces. 23 State Solo Contest at Indianapolis — more tired feet. MARCH 21 An epidemic is in the High School—“Spring Fever”. 28 Band Concert—Blow as hard as you can. band members. 4 Grade Operetta—This is the program to show that the little folks know how to act also. 5 District Band Contest—Say, does that sound pretty ? 19 State Band Contest—They’re still blowing. 24 Mr. Bannon to Senior Play Cast—“Please come to rehearsal dressed.” 25 Senior play—The cast is a smashup—Er, what I meant to say was the Senior play cast has a grand smashup of a hit. Oh yes, the name of the play is “Second Child- hood.” MAY 2 Prom—That means more late hours. 4 Baccalaureate—Taking time out to be serious 10 Alumni banquet—Seniors join old grads. 16 Graduation—What a relief for the Seniors! At last comes, this glorious day When Seniors, so chronicles say, Go forth to meet strife, And everyday life. Away from their school life so gay.

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Staff Merle Goodwin—Superintendent. “Wields the big stick . Kathryn Tanksley—First Grade. “Starts us on our road.” I.eona Kanne—Second Grade. “Introduces us to cursive writing, science, English and social studies as subjects.” Edna Iliff—Third Grade. “Summarizes primary work and breaks us into real school routine.” Esther S'ainte—Fourth Grade. “Takes up social science as a subject and starts us writing with ink. Xellie Carter—Fifth Grade. Initiates us into Our Gang and drills in basic subjects. Mary Anderson—Sixth Grade. “Gets us ready for Junior High. Lawrence Hannon—Commerce “Prepares us for a business life. —9—