Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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Left to right: Donna Jo Jennings, Jty Kcesicr, Beverly Carr, Shirley Grimm, Mary Korsmeyer, Loretta Lyon, Gaynell Janke, Philip Raney, Bob Thompson, Marilyn Moughler. Below, left: Mary Korsmeyer, Editor. Below, right: Tom Broom, Mr. McCrory, Beverly Carr, and Mary Korsmeyer planning the lay-out for the 1949 Tropaeum. The 1949 Tropaeum was conceived one night late in April, 1948. That night the staff, newly-appointed and eager, met for the first time as such. It studied and discussed several outstanding annuals which had come into its hands. Out of that discussion came the idea for this book. And before Summer vacation arrived the rough draft was done. When school opened in the Fall, an enthusiastic staff began to translate blue-prints into reality. And an enthusiastic class began to push subscrip- tion and advertising sales to insure the financial success of the book. In both endeavors the quotas were exceeded, and new records were established. Behind the scenes, directing and encouraging the work on the Tropaeum were Mr. May, who supervised the business activities, and Mr. McCrory, who supervised the editorial staff. They served largely to direct the abunda nt energy of the staff and the class into the proper channels. A N N U A L S T A F F —19-

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,.y ct ' wltle6 L aiendi September 14-18 .... DeKalb County Fair . . . . B. H. S. band marched in two huge parades .... 4-H club members from Butler High received awards for their brilliant achievements. October 13 ... . Annual Fall District Hi-Y— Tri-Hi-Y Conference held at Angola .... officers and other members of our local clubs attended. October 29 ... . Hallowe ' en Festival .... fun and laughter for everyone .... Sue Casebere and Edward Gengnagel were crowned Queen and Wolf of Butler High school. October 30 ... . State marching contest at Columbia City .... after weeks of prac- tice the B. H. S. band put on a fine show. November 11 ... . Two assemblies in one day! .... Warren Anthony and Robert Drumm of the National Broadcasting Company sang and played the piano for us .... Six senior speech students gave an Armistice Day program. November 20-21 .... Seniors presented Doctor ' s Orders .... a great success .... auditorium filled to capacity. December 11 ... . Indiana Day .... Junior history class sponsored an assembly program .... Seniors spoke on Indiana ' s contributions to the finer things of life. December 20 ... . Annual Tri-Hi-Y — Hi-Y Christmas party held .... Refreshments and games for everyone .... a huinorcus gift exchange was held. December 23 ... . The lower grades presented their annual Christmas operetta en- titled A Wooden Shoe Christmas. January 10 ... . Senior speech class held a banquet .... Everyone gave an after dinner speech .... Yes, we even heard Mr. May give a speech. February 3 . . . . Five Junior and Senio, students acted as editors over WKJG ' s Around the City Desk .... important world events were discussed. February 14 . . . . B. H. S. band presented a musical program for the Auburn Band Boosters ' Association, at Auburn. February 19 ... . State Solo and Ensemble Contest was held in Fort Wayne .... om- musicians did themselves proud. April 2 . . . . District Band Festival held at Waterloo .... more music by our band. April 3 . . . . Music organizations presented the annual spring concert .... band and glee club members participated. April 6 . . . . The spring district Hi-Y — Tri-Hi-Y conference was held at Butler . . . . This time we played host. April 22 ... . Junior play, The Fighting Littles, given before full house .... A hilarious farce .... very successful production. May 6 . . . . Prince of Peddlers presented by glee club. May 18 ... . Award Day .... Students who excelled in Athletics, Music, Citizen- ship, and Scholarship were given well deserved recognition. —18—

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SENIOR BAND Left to right, first row: Linda Harding, Onalee Knox, Joyce Blair, Janice Funk, Mary Korsmeycr, Joan Rickerd. Second row: Myrtle Bal, Joyce Adams, Carleen Winebrenner, Margaret Rohrer, Mildred Kessler, Jean Miller, Joan Hankey, Eileen Moughler, Melva Young, Gus Higley. Third row: Nila Michael, Evelyn Knox, Wanda Brade, Ann Korsmcyer, Bill Mutzfeld, Patricia Souder, Martha Olds, Gloria Sudborough, Richard Roan, Freddie Ferrah, Gene Smith, Richard Baird, Margie Grable, Marlene Doolittle, Joan Elliott. Fourth row: Jack Maxton, Thomas Mohr, Bettyjean Dielman. Betty 0 ' ;erlin, Glen Newcomer, Grace Robiscn, Nancy Undcrhiil. Dean Casebere, Max Warstler, Richard McBride, Wayne Brown, Bill Hathaway, Janet Smyth, Ted Abbott. Donald Van Wye, June Keller, Bishop Hathaway, Helen Coll, Joyce Funk, Rolf Gerhardt, Helen Evanoff. iDandi Overtures, marches, waltzes, and novelties — what a varied repertoire our high school band has! This, one of the most important musical organ- izations in B. H. S., is the ultimate goal of every instrumentalist of the school, whether he puffs on a tuba or trills on a flute. Any student interested may join the Junior band which had fifty-five members this year. After much time and hard work in this organization, the student ' s ambition is at least realized — he has finally become a mem- ber of the Butler High School Band. This year the band, consisting of fifty-two members, was kept busy with many activities. After the school term began, the members strived for perfect marching drills. On October 31 they placed second in the state marching contest at Columbia City. Then came detailed practice and the tearing down of difficult parts into comprehensible notes. The band played at the Auburn Fair and later at home ball games. On April 2 they participated in the District Contest at Waterloo. To demonstrate the re- sults of hard work during the year, the organization played in the annual Spring Music Festival on April 3. The Butler High School Band has fun, seriousness, and work which no one would want to miss. —20—