Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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clajx msTCcy IX THE YEAR of our Lord 1934, 65 small, timid soldiers came working their way through the Autumn leaves to the Castle of Higher Educa- tion. Had they known what was before them, they would have pro- bably turned back, but they were brave soldiers and under the guidance of their Good Commander, Miss Garl, they were eager to undertake the task of becoming conquerors of at least part of the Castle of Higher Education. In the first year of attack, there was much turmoil and some wrere forced to surrender to the enemy, Leisure Time. Finding it impossible to overcome the enemy, they w'ere forced out of the Castle. Once during the first year a light of cheerfulness wTas cast upon the soldiers by the Halloween party that was given. At the end of the battle, however, many were able to grasp the jeweled treasures of English, Latin, Math and Science. They then decided to lay their armor of books, pencils, and tablets aside for the summer, feeling that they had had a success- ful battle. In the fall of ’31, the soldiers of Education again resumed their battle against the Castle of Higher Education. This time they chose the stern Commandership of Captain J. Ferguson as their leader. Although there w-ere only 55 old members left, 2 recruits joined the ranks. The second year was not quite so difficult a battle because the soldiers were just a little more confident and just a little more rugged and capable. Some who had been wounded in the first year of attack were unable to continue the wdiole year because of the temptations of the World. At the end of the second year of attack many joined in the pleasure of grasping new mental riches. In the third year the soldiers w'ere very eager to plunge into the fight for they had had a taste of the treasures for wdiieh they were seeking. Because of the removal of the former Captain from the ranks, the soldiers again chose Miss Garl as Commander. This year was filled with much pleasure as the good helper, Social Life, made many chances for the soldiers to forget their troubles in the battle for Higher Educa- tion. The rugged Juniors, through their unfailing strength in mind and spirit, were able to gain a bonus for a contest wdiieh w'as held by an outside firm. The Banquet for the “higher” soldiers was held at the end of the year to rejoice over the vast spoils that had been gained during the victorious year. The last year of attack w7as one of great excitement under the leadership of Miss Garl. A play w'as given to show how7 much had been accomplished by the gallant soldiers. Later, the year was filled with many interesting events including the publishing of an annual, to tell the outside world of the success of the gallant soldiers against the Castle of Higher Education. At last the victory was w'on and the Castle fell entirely into the hands of the deserving soldiers. What excitement! What vast gains the soldiers had made during the four years! 45 soldiers wrere crowned with diplomas for their wonderful w'ork in cap- turing the Castle of Higher Education.—Lloyd Blaker. Page Eight

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SENIORS PHYLLIS MOORE—“Twister.” Of course you’ve heard about the girl who likes to paint her shoes, she merely changes the color of them whenever she may choose. HELEN MOUGHLER—“La, La.” Helen is always cheerful and gay, she knows just how to chase the blues away. Glee Club 1; Band 1-4. NOEL MYERS—“No-el.” Noel would do anything for a friend, at any time, his help will he lend. Band 1-4. DeETTA NODINE—“Deedie.” Dark hair, blue eyes, and a deep-toned voice, in athletics she’s always first choice. Blue Triangle 2-4. BESSIE OBERLIN—“Bess.” In the evening way after nine, at playing and sing- ing she spends her time. Band 2-4; Glee Club 14; Orchestra 1, 2; Double Quar- tet; Blue Triangle 4. WILLIAM PLATT—“Bill.” Shyness makes his true self unknown, but some day his talents will be shown. MARION PORTER—“Pete.” The talkative prize goes to Pete, for crazy answers he can’t be beat. THOMAS PRESTON—“Jeevie.” Tommy’s experience on the stage, has won him attention in spite of his age. Band 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Treas- urer 4. MARJORIE PRICE—“Marge.” Marjorie, letters likes to write, to Indianapolis, every night. Glee Club 2, 2; Blue Triangle 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. LORENE PROVINES—“Jerry.” Well schooled in every household task, she does uncomplainingly all she is asked. RUTH REASONER—“Ruthie.” Cold she despises, snow she hates, isn’t it funny it’s Reign she dates? Band 2-4; Class Pres. 2; Band Vice-Pres.; Class Sec. 4; Blue Triangle 2-4; Blue Triangle Pres. 4; Glee Club 1-4. MELVIN RISER—“Prince.” When it comes to inventions he does just fine, but he whittles in class to take up time. Band 1-4. RALPH ROSENBERRY—“Rosey.” His neatness in dress, and manners polite, always make Ralph appear just right. OR PIIA SI LB ERG—“Ziltch.” Although Orpha can make up rhymes, it is for Auburn that she pines. Glee Club 1-4; Band 1-4; Orchestra 2. REBA SNYDER—“Reb’s..” When she gets in dutch, some wonder why, but don’t you see that mischievous look in her “eye i Glee Club 1-4. WARREN SNYDER—“Nick.” Here’s to a farmer who is always late, he goes in for girls, and drives a V-8. ANNA SPAKE—“Spakey.” Any car she likes to drive, it’s a miracle she gets out alive. Glee Club 1, 3. ARTHUR SPANGLER—“Art.” For expression of thought, we hand it to Art, in class recitation he does his part. ERCEL TYSON—“Curly.” Ercel is musical, and quite pretty, you see a Porter’s wife she’ll probably be. Band 1-4; Glee Club 1-3. REIGN ULM—“Jeff.” Here we find a popular young man who stops on West Main Street whenever he can. Band Pres. 3, 4; Hi-Y Pres. 4; Class Pres. 4; Sec.-Treas. 1, 2; Treas. 3; Basketball 3, 4; Hi-Y 2-4; Junior Play; Senior Play. GERTRUDE VARNER—“Gertie.” Indiana’s all right, but Texas is too; come around some day and I’ll prove it to you. S?c. 1; Glee Club 1-3. RUTH VARNER—“Toots.” In working problems Ruth is quick, her favorite subject is Arithmetic. Glee Club 1-3. Page Seven

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CLAW WILL Emily wills her blondness to Ruth Walter. Ruthe A. leaves her interest in the Garment Factory to Ruth Thiel. Lewie gives his speed to Willis Kline. Martha gives free finger waves to all her friends. Lloyd wills his ability to argue to Marion Rhoads. Jessta leaves her modest ways to Jeanette Capp. Ethel gives her ambition to Marian Osborne. Howard leaves his bashfulness to Bill Richards. William C. gives his dry wit to Dick Bereaw. Lucile wills her No. 2 shoes to Kate Haviland. Wilma gives her indifferent attitude to Jean Bryant. Mildred leaves her college boy-friend to Mary Reinhart. Prue Adelle gives her studious ways to Janet Phelps. John gives his job at Hunsickers to Bryant Gunsenhouser. Bob H. wills his ability to speak his mind to Harold Hose. Doris leaves her voice pitch to Ava Jane Palmerton. Nora wills her athletic ability to Marie Wvnkoop. Francis gives her bangs to Berdena Steffe. Bernie wills his southern accent to Cliff Blaker. Dick leaves his letters from out-of-town girls to Ralph Hose. Mary Jane gives her pep to Doris Tyson. Joyce leaves her talkativeness to Lois Buttermore. Dale gives his student manager job to Blaine Everetts. Phyllis wills her height to Virginia Jones. Helen gives her good-nature to Annabelle Campbell. Noel wills his non-chiseling ways to Ferd Scott. DeEtta gives her husky voice to Irene Malone. Bessie wills her alto voice to Sarahbelle Rex. William P. leaves athletic figure to Carlton Kepler. Marion wills his crush on Ereel to Glen Bonecutter. Tom gives his artistic ability to Carl Ault. Marjorie wills her confidence to Katherine Dickerhoof. Lorene gives her peculiarities to Annabelle Upp. Ruth R. wills her excess pounds to'Alice Miller. Melvin gives his nickname, Prince Albert, to Marion Diehl. Ralph wills his curly hair to Chester Berryliill. Orpha wills her forgetfulness to Verl Oberlin. Anna gives her smile to Lucile Smith. Arthur wills his ability to expostulate in Economics to Florin Knox. Reba gives her forwardness to Mabel Freeburn Warren leaves his Ford with the great “pick up’’ to Ardis Seoville. Ereel wills her giggle to Naomi Antle. Reign gives his pug nose to Bill Maggert. Gertrude wills her engagement ring to Deloris Ginder. Ruth V. leaves her babyish ways to Cesta Thomas. —Mary Jane Maggert. Page Nine