Central High School - EN EM Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1950 volume:

★ THE 19 5 0 EN-EM ★ The Record of Central High School North Manchester, Indiana ★ Presented by The Class of 1950 Page One O It T II M AiVCIlESTEK II M. II Compliments to the Senior Class—Oppenheims Page Two INDEX PAGE Title l Administration . . 7 Activities .... . 11 Sports . 25 Classes . 32 Class Prophecy . . 44 Class Will .... . 45 Sponsors’ Directory . . 46 Autographs . 47 Page Three The Home of Personal Service—Frantz Lumber Co.—Phone 5 And We Had Fun Junior Carnival—Presenting Queen Barb Stouder and King Danny Fulton. Senior Thespians (one for Webster) Senior Pantomimes at the Junior Carnival. Golly, I never would have known you. Drinks on the house—for one dime, please. All dressed up and no place to go. Page Six Lautzenheiscr’s—The Best in Foods for Over Forty Years ADMINISTRATION Pago Scion The Heckman Bindery—Bound to Please OWEN MOORE Superintendent EUGENE H. STONE Principal School Board r- C'drl Holl, treasurer; Clyde Eckhart, secretary; A. I. Urschel, president, and Mr. Moore. The Indiana Lawrence Bank Trust Co.— Total Assets Over $5,000,000 Page Eight c. W. BAGWELL Commercial, Arithmetic A. B. Manchester College A. M. Ball State Teachers College MRS. MAXINE BREMBECK Home Ec., Phys. Education A. B. Manchester College Purdue University Indiana University MRS. HELEN CANINE Art Northwestern University Fort Wayne Art School Manchester College LOWELL S. COATS Latin, English A. B. Central Normal College University of Michigan MRS. EFFIE CRIPE Librarian Manchester College JOHN W. DIERDORF Industrial Arts, Mathematics Jr. High and Freshman Basketball B. S. Indiana State Teachers College Indiana University LOUISE DINGLE Social Studies A. B. Butler University A. M. Columbia University LEIGH B. FREED Science A. B. Butler University A. M. Ball State Teachers College Bluffton College Findlay College Ohio Northern University GERALD H. MILLER Music B. S. Manchester College Northwestern University Bethany Bible Seminary BURTON NILES Coach Phys. Education, Arithmetic B. S. Manchester College Indiana University GLETHA MAE NOFFSINGER English, Speech A. B. Manchester College M. S. Indiana University Purdue University WARNER OGDEN Social Studies. Mathematics A. B. Manchester College A. M. University of Wisconsin MRS. ANGELA STINEBAUGH English A. B. Manchester College MRS. BETTY ARMSTRONG School Clerk B. S. Manchester College MRS. ALICE SWINGER Clerk Elkhart Business College Compliments of Brady's—The Store for Men Wendell M. Hicks Co.—Real Estate and Insurance Pjgc Nine Janitors—Danny Urschel and Henry Frieden Chemistry Lab. Shop Home Ec. Lab. Extracurricular Activities Page Ten Chicago Transformer Co.—May the Class of 50 Have A Bright Future ACTIVITIES You're Always Welcome at Landis Drug Store—Most Complete Line of Drugs, Sundries, Stationery, Supplies Page Eleven EN-EM STAFF Here are the kids who put out your annual this year. It took a lot of work and it was a lot of fun. And with lost school days because of the coal shortage, we got a little behind schedule, but Mr. Coats urged us on with kind words and a heavy hand. ANNUAL STAFF: Seated—M. Thoss, Asst. Editor; Mr. Coats, Sponsor; J. Johnson, Editor. Standing—G. Mote, Junior Editor; C. Weimer, Business Manager; D. Egolf and M. Richardson, Art Editors. WRITE-UP COMMITTEE: Seated—H. Willis, O. Ward. Standing—J. Hackett, M. Rice, C. Genter. SALES COMMITTEE: Seated—M. Mow, J. Huffman. J. Collins, W. Brubaker, D. Piper. Standing—G. Hedrick, G. Baker, D. Ful-ton, R. Hinesley. ADVERTISING COMMITTEE: Seated—T. McClure, B. Bowman . D. Creecy. L. Miller, C. Miller, D. Tyner. Standing—R. Brooks, L. Kindy, T. Dunlavy, J. Pinney, B. Elliott, D. Reiff. Page Twelve Best Wishes to the Class of 50 —Quality Bakery Harting Furniture Store— The Friendly Furniture Store CEN-HI-SUN The Cen-Hi-Sun was published bi-monthly during the 1949-1950 school year. It had as its policy the dissemination of school news, school gossip (slander), alumni news, and various tidbits of current interest. Special features during the year were the senior silhouettes and the cover contest at Christmas time. STAFF AS PICTURED FIRST Row—D. Egolf, Art Editor; Miss Noffsinger, Sponsor; T. Dunlavy, Business Manager; Melba Rice, Editor. SECOND Row—M. Richardson, Art Editor; K. Moore, Junior Editor; G. Hedrick, R. Brooks, L. Kindy, Press Room. After-the-game-dances were sponsored by Cen-Hi-Sun as a means of raising operating funds. Visiting schools were invited to attend these dances. At the game just before the Christmas vacation Central Alumni were special guests. Alumni were registered as they entered the building and were given tags to wear during the evening as a means of identification and bearing the year the person graduated. Besides the officers listed elsewhere on this page, other members of Cen-Hi-Sun included the remaining members of the senior English classes. Congratulations to the Class of 1950—Big Four Elevator Armstrong's Electric Pege Thirteen SUNSHINE The society started the year with a great burst of sunshine for all except the poor pledges who had to don such hideous costumes for the occasion. But after the formal initiation every one could look forward to a promising year. The main project for the year was making toys and scrapbooks for the children at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. The annual Ma-Pa-and-Me banquet was held in February. It was greatly enjoyed by everyone. The Sock-Hop was held in March with proceeds going to the Riley fund. This event is always looked forward to eagerly. The programs for the regular meetings were planned by committees appointed by the girls. There were guest speakers, musical programs given by the members, and several skits by the dramatics committee. OFFICERS President . . . Dorma Crcecy Vice President . . Merlee Kerr Secretary . . Connie Freed Treasurer . . . Lois Brookins Sponsor . Miss Gletha M. Noffsinger FIRST ROW—P. Marvin. J. Tyner, S. Huffman. L. Brookins, C. Freed, Miss Noffsinger, D. Creecy, M. Kerr, B. Westafer, B. Stouder, L. Miller, B. Hidy. SECOND Row—M. Thoss, M. Richardson, S. Hathaway, L. Bickle. M. Laven-good, N. Foltz, C. Longo, J. Gill, S. Cline, B. Bowman, D. Ward, J. Johnson, J. Huffman, B. Penrod, M. Melvin, A. Pinney, M. Mow. Third Row—L. Steele, A. Jacobs. C. Burch, H. Willis, C. Miller, D. Egolf, M. Foltz, B. Lambert, C. Helvey, C. Colbert, S. Ambridge, N. West,, C. Burr. S. Reidenbach, J. Collins, S. Ryan, B. Smith. Fourth Row—D. Breitkopf, L. Wendel, M. Bright, M. Rice, L. McClure. G. Mote, S. Ream. M. Lowman, N. Watson. M. Smyers, M. Aschliman, S. West, C. Kreider, A .Helvey, I. Stafford. Page Fourteen Congratulations Seniors—Goodman's Compliments of Sheller Hotel FIRST Row—J. Hackett, T. Dunlavy, C. Weimer, B. Elliott, Mr. Bagwell, L. Kindy, D. Brookins, C. Holl, J. Pinney SECOND Row—T. Bitzell, J. Ulrey, D. Rautenkranz, G. Goff, E. Sturdevant, L. Tracy, P. Ulrey, R. Shull, R. Grossnickle. Third Row—R. Hinesley, W. Brubaker, D. Piper, D. Fulton, B. Gruwell, G. Hedrick, J. Geist, J. Wetzel, J. Maloy. Fourth Row—H. Neer, C. Gentcr, L. Urschel, K. Moore, D Reiff, D. Tyner, T. McClure, R. Maxwell, R. Brooks, J. Werking, R. Cussen, W. Burr, E. Baker. OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sargent-at-arms Parliamentarian Sponsor Chas. Weimer Pete Brookins Carl Holl Bill Elliott Jack Pinney Leon Kindy Mr. Bagwell Centrals Senior Hi-Y Club is composed of the boys from the upper three grades. They began their social year with the Hi-Y hayride. After arriving at LcffcTs woods everyone enjoyed an inviting campfire while refreshments were served. “Understanding Religion,” was adopted as a theme for the year. With this in consideration, they heard a protestant minister and a catholic priest, but were unable to get a Jewish Rabbi as intended. A series of talks was given on social guidance by Professor Reimon of Manchester College. A caroling party was planned around Christmas time but due to inclement weather it was canceled. The highlight of the year was the annual Hi-Y “Best Girl Banquet.” This year it was held at the Sportsman’s Club at Beaver Dam, after which most couples went somewhere to dance or take in a movie. Weimer Soft Water Co., Inc. Weimer Locker Co., Inc. Page Fifteen SUNBEAM OFFICERS President . . . Ann Ambridge Vice President . Margene Abbott Secretary .... Sue Akers Treasurer .... Jane Moore Sponsor . Miss Louise Dingle First Row—B. Shinkle, L. Lindemuth. S. Westafer, A. Ambridge, Miss Dingle, S. Akers, J. Moore, S. Johnson, V. Abele, J. Grossnickle. SECOND Row—N. Hoff, C. Collins, C. Findley, B. Eubank, M. Abbott, C. Tracy, P. Ihnen, J. Middleton, B. Canine. Third Row—E. O'Brien, P. Werking, J. Hidy, S. Seward, E. Schmedel, B. Bender, J. Willcox, M. Jacobs, J. Hare, J. Waechter. FOURTH Row—J. Barton, N. Wing, M. Smith, Y. Lindzy, J. Noffsinger, H. Quick, J. Walrod, E. Swihart, C. Reed. The themes for the meetings of the Sunbeam Society for this year were hobbies and the development of the teen age personality. The group was divided into as many committees as there were meetings and each committee was made responsible for one meeting. Each committee was given an opportunity to select the meeting for which they would be responsible. • At Christmas time the group took over the project of selling decorative cones and wreaths as a means to raise money for the regular meetings and the two parties. The Christmas party was held at school. The girls exchanged gifts, had a serious program, then had an entertainment SUNBEAMS which everyone enjoyed very much. The spring party was held at the Honeywell Memorial skating rink and the junior high school boys were guests. Page Sixteen Wing’s Flowers—Flowers for All Occasions Johnson Marathon Station J R. Ill-Y The Jr. Hi-Y consists of the younger boys at Central which meets once a month. School boys have as one of their primary interests athletics. As basketball is Centrals major sport the Jr. Hi-Y's first speaker of the year was our new coach, Burt Niles. Mr. Niles talked of the importance of training and of the benefits of it. The spring sport, track, offers more boys an opportunity to participate and again Coach Niles was given an opportunity to sell that athletic program. Mr. Dierdorf told of his war experiences while in the service, and Reverand Conkling talked to the boys about the things revealed by one’s individual hand writing. The schedule of the Jr. Hi-Y was somewhat affected by the interruption of school this year, although they had a variety in the program. The season was concluded by a musical program consisting of records as recorded by Mr. and Mrs. Freed in their work with Homer Rode-heaver during the summer. OFFICERS President .... Ronnie Rice Vice President Phil Waechter Secretary Treasurer Max Hilsamer Sponsors Mr. L. B. Freed Mr. John Dierdorf First Row—M. Miller, S. Hearn, J. Sands, L. Metzger, R. Rice, Mr. Freed, Mr. Dierdorf, P. Waechter, M. Hillsamer, J. Wittwer, R. Egolf, T. Breitkopf. SECOND Row—H. Fredine, V. Burr, S. Hammond, J. Melvin, E. Egolf, M. Reed, C. Creecy, T. McKee, J. Fitzgerald. J. Ulrey, L. Clark, T. Mote, S. Shivers, P. Snyder, M. Hayes. Third Row—T. Johnson, W. Kreider, M. Kindy, G. Lambert, J. Nordman, J. Weimer, T. Brubaker, L. Bollinger, J. Snyder, D. Haxton, T. Lambert, T. McGraw, W. Dilling, R. Parker, M. Lambert, K. Olinger, M. Snyder. Fourth Row—B. Beach ley, H. Clark. J. Cussen, L. Ussery, G. Sturdcvant, J. Beck, J. Weber, J. Hearn. R. McClure, R. Armey, G. Abele, R. Holder-man, R. Tyner, L. Cullers, G. Benson, J. Shull. Insure With King—Ira King Ramsey Grocery—Thank You Page St unteen JUNIOR TOWN MEETING In the WOWO sponsored Junior Town Meeting of the Air, Central met South Side of Fort Wayne in a forum on the question, Which are the better drivers, young drivers or older drivers. The meeting was held in Central auditorium and was transcribed for later release over the air. After both the negative and affirmative sides from both schools had presented their cases, questions from the audience were answered. I) E B A T E The debate class this year consisted of one negative and one affirmative team. Virginia Mote and Dorothy Ward represented the negative and Carole Longo and Majorie Bright, the affirmative. Due to the closing of school on account of the coal shortage, the teams participated in only one tournament, the one held at Central. Junior Town Meeting—Melva Foltz, Dave Gossman, Virginia Mote, Ann Dygert. Debate — Dorothy Ward, Virginia Mote, Carole Longo, Marjorie Bright, Miss Noffsinger. Page Eighteen Don Mote—Attorney at Law THE MINX FROM MISSOURI (CLASS OF 1949) Cast Ross Radley ........ Karleton Halladay Harriet Radley............................Joyce Roberts Marise Tyler..............................Doris Kinzie Vic Tyler.................................Jack Bormuth Gwen Tyler.....................................jean Ryan Mimi Vandeveer..............................jo Ann Johnson Osbert Vandeveer............................J. H. Werking Jackie Clemmons ....... Georgianna Willcox Two scenes from The Minx from Mis- Clytie Clemmons ........ Patt Dotson souri” are shown above and two shots Pete Waldron................... David Hodge of the class of 1950 getting into swing Ammonia Fitts ......... Susie Fisher for their play, Junior Prom. Eucalyptus Jones.................Richard Bolinger Check With Checkerboard Feed Store Compliments of Yoder Insurance Agency Page Nineteen ORCHESTRA First Row—M. Mow, T. Morford, J. Morford, M. Gable, E. O'Brien, M. Smith, L. Bickle. SECOND Row—A. Ambridge, N. Wing, S. Ambridge, M. Lavengood, B. Smith, J. Melvin, P. Snyder. Third Row—C. Findley, J. Noffsinger, N. Hoff, J. Moore, M. Hillsamer, C. Freed, S. Ryan, S. Johnson. Director GERALD H. MILLER Page Twenty Priser's Quality Cleaners—Good as the Best—Better than the Rest BAND With forty members the 1949-1950 band was larger than any preceding band at Central. Not only was the membership larger but the performing ability was also greater than that of preceding organizations. The first public performance for the year was at the dedication of the new highway bridge across Eel River. A few weeks later the band played and marched at a Manchester College football game. The organization participated in the fall and spring concerts at school. On April 1 they won a superior rating at the district band contest at Hartford City and on April 15 participated in the State Band Contest at Plymouth. The results of that contest were not available when the En-Em went to press. A trip through the Conn instrument factory at Elkhart proved a most interesting venture to all members. OFFICERS President .... Myra Mow Vice President . . Melba Rice Secretary Treasurer . Virginia Mote Director Gerald H. Miller FIRST Row—S. West, J. Melvin, S. Ambridge, J. Geist, S. Ryan, S. Johnson, B. Smith. M. Mow, W. Kreider, S. Reidenbach, N. Wing. SECOND Row—L. Bickle, C. Findley, A. Ambridge, C. Freed, J. Moore, P. Harms, M. Thoss, M. Rice, M. Lowman, J. Noffsinger, L. Brookins, G. Mote. Third Row—L. Bolinger, J. Snyder, C. Weimer, M. Hillsamer, R. Maxwell, W. Burr, K. Moore, E. Baker, H. Neer, J. Ulrey, R. Rice, J. Hearn, R. Hol-derman. George Merkle Hatchery—No. Manchester, Indiana Carter's—Kaiser, Frazer and Willys Dealers Page Twenty-one First Row—J. Geist, J. Snyder, W. Loucks, J. Hearn, J. Beck, B. Gruwell, L. Bolinger, P. Waechter, J. Wetzel, J. Maloy, M. Kindy, L. Metzger. Second Row—M. Hillsamer, G. Abele, W. Walrod, J. Hackett, R. Brooks, C. Wcimer, R. Armey, L. Ussery, G. Sturdevant, B. Grossnsickle, R. Hinesley, P. Ulrey, J. Cussen, D. Haxton. Third Row'—J. Weber, D. Brookins, C. Holl, W. Burr, D. Tyner, K. Moore. J. Pinney, E. Baker, H. Neer, T. Hill, B. Cussen, R. Shull, R. Rice, D. Conkling. BOYS GLEE CLUB MIXED CHOKUS FIRST Row'—C. Miller, D. F.golf, D. Creecy, C. Wcimer, W. Loucks, J. Beck, R. Hinesley, P. Ulrey, J. Wetzel, J. Maloy, N. Foltz, L. Ream, N. Watson, J. Collins. Second ROW'—M. Smyers, M. Mow, L. Miller, W. Walrod, D. Brookings, C. Holl, W. Burr. J. Hackett, T. Hill, R. Shull, R. Grossnickle, M. Rice, L. Brookins, M. Kerr, V. Mote, M. Richardson. Third Row—P. Marvin, B. Stouder, B. Penrod, D. Ward, D. Tyner, K. Moore, J. Pinney, E. Baker. H. Neer, R. Cussen, J. Johnson, J. Huffman. P. Harms, B. Bowmen, M. Thoss. Otho E. Hill, Tailor Cleaner—Suits to Measure Trick Lumber Co.—Try Trick for Lumber and Brick Pag Twenty-two MELODY MAIDS FIRST Row—M. Mow, L. Miller, D. Creecy, C. Miller, D. Egolf, G. Mote, J. Collins M. Richardson, S. Ream, M. Kerr, L. Brookins. SECOND Row—M. Smyers, P. Marvin, B. Stouder, M. Rice, B. Penrod, D. Ward, J. Johnson, P. Harms, B. Bowman, J. Huffman, N. Watson, N. Foltz, M. Thoss. CECILIAN CHOIR First Row—C. Burr, B. Hidy, L. Steele, M. Foltz, S. West, B. Lambert, D. Breitkopf, S. Ambridge, A. Helvey, I. Stafford, S. Reidenbach. Second Row—B. Smith, S. Ryan, C. Helvey, P. Price, N. West, J. Tyner, M. Lowman, C. Kreider, L. Bickel, C. Burch, C. Colbert, M. Lavengood. Third Row—S. Hathaway, S. Huffman, M. Bright, B. Westafer, C. Freed, L. Wendel, S. Cline, J. Gill, M. Melvin, L. McClure, C. Longo, M. Aschliman. Warner Brooder and Appliance Corporation Sponsored by Faurot's Complete Food Market Page Twenty three Page Twenty-four For the Best Entertainment—Ritz and Marshall Theaters Kennedy Lucas Tire Service S P O R T S Page Twenty-five Good Luck Seniors—Shively’s Quality Dairy Products SOFTBALL First Row—J. Ulrey, Student Manager, W. Burr, T. McClure, K. Moore, D. Tyner, J. Pinney, Coach Burt Niles. SECOND Row—T. Bitzel, D. Piper, C. Holl, R. Cussen, D. Fulton, R. Hines-ley, R. Gruwell. Third Row—R. Grossnickle, G. Goff. D. Rautenkranz, D. Brookins, B. Elliott. L. Kindy, M. Kindy. First Row—C. Weimer, D. Rautenkranz, T. Hill, T. Bitzel, J. Maloy. rP I-? A f SECOND Row—P. Ulrey, R. Maxwell, W. Burr, D. Tyner, B. Elliott. Page Twenty-six Walnut Street Barber Shop Compliments of Cliff Snyder s Motors CENTRAL TROJANS RECORD We They 1. Laketon .... 70 36 2. Roann . 45 27 3. Chester 44 36 4. Wabash .... 54 39 5. Linlawn .... . 49 45 6. Columbia City . 44 3 7. South Whitley . 60 37 8. Clear Creek .... 68 43 9. Huntington Catholic . 94 46 10. La Fountaine . 68 36 11. Laketon .... . 74 42 12. Roann (4-way Tourney) . 64 44 13. Mentone .... . 60 54 14. Swayzee .... . 63 41 15. Chester .... . 50 32 16. Pierceton .... . 67 49 17. Akron ..... . 72 39 18. Silver Lake .... . 67 52 19. Lagro 95 36 20. Warsaw .... . 75 48 21. Wabash (Sectional Tourney) 45 48 Student Manager Joe Ulrey and Coach Burt Niles D. Fulton, D. Brookins, B. Elliott, D. Tyner, T. McClure, L. Urschel, D. ReiflF, K. Moore, J. Pinney, C. Holl, L. Kindy, D. Piper. 33IAJ5S s --------J3UJJX PIO UV 1SV Reiff Radio Sales and Service Page Twenty-seven •PETE” BILL” DANNY” WALLY” PEDAD TOM” ’KENT” JACK” 'DUANE” DICK” 'DEAN LOUIE' Page Twenty-eight Compliments of Fred McClure and Son Urschel’s—Central We Appreciate Your Friendship Second Team First Row—M. Kindy, L. Metzger. Second Row—J. Ulrey, D. Rautenkranz, G. Goff, C. Holl, W. Burr. J. Weber, R. Rice. T. Hill, Coach Niles. Third Row—T. Bitzell, J. Beck, D. Conkling, D. Brookins, G. Sturdevant, R. McClure, R. Grossnickle, R. Gruwell. Freshmen Team First Row—Coach Dierdorf, R. Armey, R. McClure, G. Sturdevant, G. Abele, J. Hearn, L. Ussery, Mgr. Second Row—J. Weimer, J. Snyder, M. Hillsamer, J. Weber, G. Benson, L. Metzger. Junior High Team First Row—Coach Dierdorf, J. Ulrey, T. Mote, T. McGraw, R. Holderman, R. Tyner, L. Ussery, Mgr. Second Row—M. Miller, L. Clark, T. Johnson, M. Reed, M. Snyder, V. Burr. W. Kreider. J A North Manchester Foundry—Division of the Detrick Co. Heating and Laundry Stoves—High Grade Gray Iron Castings Page Tu enty-nine GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION G. A. A. has been organized for five years and has been very popular with the girls throughout that period. Along with the regular meetings on Thursday of every week, the girls attended a play day and a skate at the college this year. The regular meetings included such sports as soft ball, basketball, volley ball, ring toss and baskick. Five senior girls were awarded fourth year awards. OFFICERS President. Doris Egolf Vice President Merlee Kerr Secretary . Jaqueline Gill Treasurer . Joyce Huffman Sponsor Mrs. Maxine Brembeck First Row—P. Marvin, J. Tyner, L. Brookins, C. Freed, J. Gill, D. Egolf, Mrs. Brembeck, M. Kerr, J. Huffman, B. Westafer, B. Stouder, M. Mow. Second Row—M. Richardson, S. Hathaway, L. Bickel, M. Lavengood, N. Foltz, S. Cline, D. Ward, J. Johnson, B. Pen-rod, M. Melvin, A. Pinney, M. Thoss. Third Row—L. Steele, C. Burch, C. Miller, M. Foltz, B. Lambert, C. Colbert, S. Ambridge, N. West, C. Burr, S. Reiden-bach, S. Ryan, B. Smith. Fourth Row—D. Breitkopf, L. Wendel, M. Bright, M. Rice, L. McClure, V. Mote, S. Ream. M. Lowman, N. Watson, M. Smyers, M. Aschliman, C. Kreid-cr. Page Thirty No. Manchester Dairy Products, Inc. Burns the Baker Yell Leaders C. Miller, H. Neer, D. Egolf. Beat Chester! Twirlers M. Bright, B. Westafer, S. Johnson, C. Burch, D. Egolf. Coblcntz and Son Compliments of Ruppel s Electric Page Thirty-one , •%! 'i k CLASS OF 1950 Page Thirty-two Snyder’s I. G. A. Market—Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1950 Identification of Senior Officers Dean Tyner, Vice President Louise Miller, Secretary Dorma Creecy, Treasurer Dick Reiff, President A Pocket of Memories THE HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS As we look over the last six years that we spent in the halls of Central, we find that these things stand foremost in our minds. We remember when we were introduced to the halls of Central and how scared we were about having to go from class to class instead of staying in one room like we did in grade school. We remember our first class dance when we were in the 8th grade. We thought that we were really big stuff. And then came that big picnic we had in the spring of our freshman year down at the Salamonie State Park and what fun everybody had falling down the river bank! In our junior year we broke into big business and made our first thousand on the b’llgames, the carnival, and then that big St. Patrick's Day Dance where we were so proud of those decorations. But the biggest thrill of all was when as seniors we had the run of the row—well, at least a little more than the year before. When we ordered our graduation announcements, it gave us a funny feeling, but the planning of our senior trip gave us great expectations. Yes, we have our pocketful of memories. Strauss' Have Served This Community With Feed—Coal—Ic Supplies for Over Half A Century Page Tbiriy-ibree SENIORS EUGENE BAKER GENE” Hi-Y 3, 4; En Em 4 Glee Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1; Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2 BARBARA BOWMAN BARB” Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En Em. 4 Cen-Hi Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Treas. 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 RONALD BROOKS RONNIE Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 4 WILMER BRUBAKER 'BILL' Hi-Y 3, 4; En Em 4 Basketball 2, Track 1, 2, 4 JACQUELINE COLLINS JACKIE” Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 4 Chorus 4 DORMA CREECY DORM Treasurer 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4 En Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4 THOM DUNLAVY DUNNY Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun Bus. Mgr. 4 Chorus 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2 DORIS EGOLF DORIE Secretary Treasurer 2 Sunshine I, 2, 3, 4; En Em Art Editor 4 Cen-Hi-Sun Art Editor 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treas. 3; Pres. 4 Yell Leader 2, 4; Twirling I, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play—Hildy Page Thirty-four Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1950 from the News Journal S E N I O R S WILLIAM ELLIOTT BILL President 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; En-Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Chorus 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Sr. Play—Clarence DANNY JOE FULTON JOE Chester 1, 2; Burket 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 CHARLES GENTER CHUCK Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 2 JOHN HACKETT SACH Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Glee Club 4; Chorus 4; Basketball 1, 2 Sr. Play—Frankie GLEN HEDRICK PEE WEE Hi-Y 4; En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 RUSSELL HINESLEY RUSS” Churubusco 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; En-Em 4 Glee Club 4; Chorus 3, 4; Track 4 JOYCE HUFFMAN J Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4 G. A. A. 1, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Glee Club 4 Chorus 4 JEANNE JOHNSON Sec. Treas. 3; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 En-Em Editor 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 2 Sr. Play—Cora May the Future Hold Happiness for the 1950 Seniors—Hackett Bros., Inc. Page Thirty-fiv S E N I () R S LEON KINDY PEDAD ” Vice-Pres. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pari. 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Chorus 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 Track I, 2 THOMAS McCLURE TOM” Chester 1, 2. 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4; Mgr. 3; Chester Jr. Play COLEEN MILLER COKE” Sec.-Treas. 1; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Yell Leader 2, 4 LOUISE MILLER LOUIE” Sec. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4 Sr. Play—Mrs. Haines MYRA MOW MOUSIE” Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play—Olivia JACK PINNEY Pres. 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3 En-Em 4; Sen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 4 Chorus 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4; Latin Contest 2, 3 Sr. Play—Willie DUANE PIPER Lakcton 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; En-Em 4 Chorus 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1; Band 1 RICHARD REIFF DICK” Chester 1; Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play—Chuck Page Thirty-six Jack Pinney Chevrolet, Inc.—For Your Chevrolet and Service SENIORS MELBA RICE Vice Pres. 2; Sunshine I, 2, 3, 4 En-Em 4; Cen-Hi Sun Editor 4 G. A. A. 1 ,2, 3. 4; Vice Pres. 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3; Vice-Pres. 3 MF.RRIE RICHARDSON Daytona Beach. Fla. 3 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En-Em Art Editor 4 Cen-Hi-Sun Art Editor 4; G. A. A. 1. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4; Senior Play—Cassandra Latin Contest 2 MARGARET THOSS MAGGIE” Vice. Pres. 3; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Sec. 2, Vice Pres. 3; En-Em Assoc. Editor 4 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 ,2, 3, 4 Pres. 2, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Latin Contest 3 DEAN TYNER Vice. Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play—Mr. Haines DOROTHY WARD DOT Lexington, Ky., 1, 2, 3 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Debate 4 Lexington Jr. Play CHARLES WEIMF.R CHARLIE” President 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4 En-Em Bus. Mgr. 4; Cen-Hi-Sun 4; Glee Club 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchesrra 2, 3; Debate 3 HELEN WILLIS Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; En-Em 4 Cen-Hi-Sun 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Glee Club 2 Yell Leader 2; Senior Play— ueenie JAMES HAMMOND JIM (Not pictured) South Bend 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Sgt. at Arms 2 S. B. Spartan Club 1,2, 3; Sec. 2, Vice Pres. 3 En Em 4; Senior Play—Dr. Prescott The Best of Everything for the Seniors—Priser Auto Sales Page Thirty-seven A few of the one hundred watermelons for our class party. Hurry up, Charlie, my turn next! Careful, Gene, don’t fall off that ladder. Ready to serve you at the Senior Fish Fry. Remember the En Em’s wonderful Variety Show? More of those industrious Seniors helping out. Page Thirty-eight Shoes for All the Family at—Wible's Shoe Store Class of 1951 JUNIORS Officers Don Brookins, Pres. Barbara Stouder, Vice Pres. Merlee Kerr, Sec. Treas. Thurman Bitzell Don Brookins Lois Brookins Wayne Burr Robert Cussen Norma Foltz Gaelon Goff Phyllis Harms Carl Holl Charles Johnson Merlee Kerr Raymond Lambert Patricia Marvin Kent Moore Virginia Mote Hugh Neer Betty Penrod Dean Rautenkranz Sally Ream Mary Ellen Smyers Barbara Stouder Eugene Sturdevant Joe Ulrey Lewis Urschel Nancy Watson n fal tilI ht Peabody Seating Co., Inc. Manufacturers of School Furniture and Folding Chairs Page Thirty-nine , Class of 1952 SOPHOMORES Officers Beverly Lambert, Sec. Treas. Robert Gruwell, Vice Pres. Jerry Wetzel, Pres. Lois Bickel Dorothy Breitkopf Marjory Bright Carol Burr Melva Foltz Connie Lee Freed James Geist Jacqueline Gill Robert Grossnickle Robert Gruwell Gary Hare Ted Hill Shirley Huffman Carol Ann Kreider Beverly Lambert Martha Lavengood Carole Longo Walter Loucks Jr. Mary Lou Lowman Libbie McClure Jerry Maloy Richard Maxwell Marilyn Melvin Shirley Ryan Roger Shull Larry Tracy Paul Ulrey Worth Walrod Lois Ann Wendel John Werking Jerry Wetzel Pago Pony Louie’s Candy Kitchen—Compliments of Louie and Lex Compliments of Wetzel's Insurance Agency Class of 1953 FRESHMEN Officers Richard Armey, Sec. Treas. Sylvia Cline, Vice Pres. James Beck, Pres. Gunars Abele Sandra Ambridge Richard Armey Marilyn Aschilman James Beck Gerald Benson Larry Bolinger Todd Brubaker Connie Burch Harold Clark Sylvia Cline Chiquitta Colbert Dean Conkling Clifford Creecy Jack Cussen Earl Egolf Shirley Hathaway David Haxton James Hearn Ardyth Helvey Carolyn Helvey Barbara Hidy Max Hillsamer Alberta Jacobs Marvin Kindy George Lambert Ted Lambert Ricci McClure Tom McKee Larry Metzger Kenneth Olinger Peggy Parker Roger Parker Annette Pinney Patricia Price Sara Reidenbach Donald Rice Patricia Shinkle Barbara Smith John Snyder Imogene Stafford LaDonna Steele George Sturdevant Joyce Tyner Lionel Ussery Phillip Waechter James Weber James Weimer Nancy West Sharon West Barbara Westafer Hathaway Brothers Westafer's Standard Service—Bring Your Car up to Standard Pagt Forty-on4 Class of 1954 EIGHTH GRADE Officers Yvonne Lindzy, Vice Pres. Carol Tracy, Sec. Treas. Cynthia Findley, Pres. Shirley Ann Ambridge Joan Barton Robert Beachley Tom Breitkopf Vernon Burr Carol Collins Wendell Dilling Bonnie Eubank Cynthia Findley Harold Fredine Seth Hammond Michael Hayes Nancy Hoff Richard Holderman Patty Ihnen Sally Johnson Tom Johnson Wendell Kreider Yvonne Lindzy Tom McGraw Jan Melvin Mary Jane Middleton Jayne Moore Jean Noffsinger Jackie Nordman Helen Quick Mickey Reed Jerry Shull Martha Smith Michael Snyder Carol Tracy Dick Tyner Nancy Wing Page Forty-two Hayes Motors, Inc.—Buick and Pontiac Beck ley and Fifth Street Class of 1955 SEVENTH GRADE Officers Myron Miller, Pres. Becty Canine, Vice Pres. Johnny Wittwer, Sec. Treas. Vija Abele Margene Abbott Sue Akers Barbara Bender Betty Canine Larry Clark Larry Cullers Robert Egolf Junior Fitzgerald Jeannice Grossnickle Janet Hare Stephen Hearn Janice Hidy Marilyn Jacobs Max Lambert Linda Lindemuth Myron Miller Tom Mote Etta Jane O'Brien Carol Reed Johnny Sands Eleanor Schmedel Sandra Seward Betty Lou Shinkle Stephen Shivers Patrick Snyder Evelyn Swihart James Ulrey Janet Waechter Jeannine Walrod Patricia Werking Sandra Westafer Judith Willcox Johnny Wittwer Everything for Your Car, Truck or Tractor—Central Oil Co. Western Auto Associated Store—Ralph Bagott, Mgr. Page Forty-three CLASS WILL I, Eugene Baker, will my hair to Mr. Moore. I, Barbara Bowman, will my man hating ability to Norma Foltz. I, Ronald Brooks, will my ability in school to Ush Mush. I, Wilmer Brubaker, will my ability to get along with women to Mickey Reed. I, Jacqueline Collins, will my ability to get along with fellows to my baby sis Carol. I, Dorma Creecy, will my quiet voice to Sally Ream. I, Thom Dunlavy, will my ability to park my car upside down and sideways to Jerry Maloy. I, Doris Egolf, will my ability to go steady with one fellow for any length of time to Shirley Ryan. I, William Elliott, will my ability to hold the bench down to Ric McClure. I, Danny Fulton, will my ability to jitter-bug to Annie Wendel. I, Charles Genter, will my ability to get along with Mr. Dierdorf to Jerry Maloy and Jr. Loucks. I, John Hackett, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Cripe to Bob Cussen. I, Glen Hedrick, will a foot of my height to Mr. Stone. I, Russell Hinesley, will by singing ability to Jim Beck. I, Joyce Huffman, will my quiet manner to Sally Ream. I, James Hammond, will my ability to go to sleep in Physics Class on the top row in the most uncomfortable chairs in school to Thurman Bitzell. I, Jeanne Johnson, will the job of editor of the En-Em to Ginny and my height to Myron Miller. I, Leon Kindy, will my ability to keep training rules to Pete Brookins. I, Tom McClure, will the trail to Wabash to anyone who thinks he has enough money to buy gas to go there. This will probably be Jr. Loucks. I, Coleen Miller, will my tower of height to Annette Pinney. I, Louise Miller, will my ability to get engaged to Shirley Ryan. I, Myra Mow, will my vocal ability to anyone who wants it. I, Jack Pinney, will my dirty saddle shoes to Hughie Neer. I, Duane Piper, will my ability in mechanical drawing class to Jr. Loucks. I, Dick Reiff, will my heel plates to Mr. Moore. I, Melba Rice, will my clarinet’s ability to squeak during concerts to Sandra Ambridge. I, Merrie Richardson, will my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time to anyone who is fool enough to take it. I, Margaret Thoss, will my inability to stay out of extra-curricular activities to Pat Marvin and my nick name to anyone who can live up to it. I, Dean Tyner, will my curly hair to Larry Metzger. I, Dorothy Ward, will my parking place in front of school to Hughie. I, Charles Weimer, with great reluctance do hereby will my enthusiasm for dangerous experiments and chemical explosions to anyone who promises to annoy Mr. Freed. I, Helen Willis, will my great ability to orate, open my big mouth, to Ken Moore. Pag0 Forty-four CLASS PROPHECY After a heavy dinner in the summer of 1965, I picked up a ’50 issue of the En-Em. Reading down through the seniors, I wondered what became of my classmates. Sleep overtook me and this is what I saw— Danny Joe Fulton—Broadway Shakespearean actor. Louise Miller Yentes—housewife and owner of movie theatre in Servia. Leon Kindy—professional football player. Helen Wills—taking Betty Grable’s place in Hollywood. Jack Pinney—Ford dealer at Liberty Mills. Russell Hinesley—cowboy in Texas. Margaret Thoss—pianist for Sidney Philharmonic orchestra, in sparetime runs an auto wash. Duane Piper—professor at Steven’s. Tom McClure—yo-yo manufacturer. Dorma Creecy Grossnickle — housewife raising her third set of Toni twins. Charles Weimer—forest ranger in Alaska. Barbara Bowman—nationally famous soda-jerker, has her own drug store. Dean Tyner—head street cleaner in Speich-erville. Ronnie Brooks—world famous orator. Merrie Richardson—wife of Chief-Blue-In-Face and author of lovelorn column. Eugene Baker—bass player for Phil Spit-alney’s orchestra. Melba Rice—author of best seller autobiography, The Life of a Professional Butter Wrapper.” Thom Dunlavy—Latin teacher at I. U. Coleen Miller—Buick saleswoman, coaches girls’ basketball team in leisure time. Wilmer Brubaker—chemist at the Columbia University laboratory. Dorothy Ward—married, raising family of eight barefoot boys in Kentucky. Bill Elliott—artist for Esquire calendars. Myra Mow—solo saxaphonist for All-Girl Swing Orchestra. James Hammond—millionaire union boss. Jacqueline Collins—dietician at Longcliff, Logansport, Indiana. Jeanne Johnson—owner of a chain of grocery stores, free time spent in modeling creations by Jacques Fath. Charles Genter—head of Red Cross Nursing School in Chicago. Joyce Huffman—world’s champion typist, secretary for U. S. Tin Corporation. John Hackett—politician, advocating prohibition. Doris Egolf—National Chairman of the Democratic party, noted for the paintings of her Indiana farm. Richard Reiff—Two-time winner of state corn husking contest. Glen Hedrick—former winner of Indianapolis Auto Race. (Memorial Day). Fort Wayne Bottling Works, Inc. LaVay and Seaman, Inc.— The Best of Everything for Your Business Page Pony-fire PAGE SPONSORS Page Page Bruce Kramer Co...............................5 Chicago Transformer Co........................10 Frantz Lumber Co..............................4 Hackett Bros., Inc...........................35 Hayes Motors, Inc............................42 Heckman Bindery...............................7 Indiana Lawrence Bank Trust Co. ... 8 Landis Drug Store............................11 Lautzenhiser's................................6 Donald R. 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