Chester High School - Ravelings Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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Jlait WUl and 7ed «0 We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the junior class our scats in the assembly, our worn and ragged books and our ability to get away with things during our senior year. We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the sophomore class our sturdy figures and good looks because wc feel that they could use them. We, the Seniors of 1948, will to the freshmen class our polite and courteous ways in hopes they ' ll put them to use before they ' re seniors. We, the Seniors of 1948, will all of the juniors over to the facidty in hopes that they will get along as well as we did in our senior year. I, Gladys Airgood, will my curly black hair to JoAnn Leckrone. I, Liela Bechtold, will my ability to laugh with- out cackling to four or five sophomore girls. I, Don Brindel, will my ability to play the gui- tar to anyone who wishes to at least try it. I, Robert Burch, will my Future Farming abil- ity to that little squirt. Max Schilling. I, Jean Clark, will my yell leader position for the next two years to my sister, Mary Louise. I, Ethel Coble, will my sociology book to any junior boy or girl who desires to study about people. Very interesting sometimes, boys. I, Mary A. Colbert, will my musical ability to Norma Martin. I, G. T. Coon, will my ability to play the sousa- phone to Benjamin Wright. I, Dick Frantz, will my good grades to Dick Brown. I, Dolores Grist, will my quiet, ways and my height to Ted Spann. I, Pete Grossnickle, will my gray hair to Lois Hapner. I don ' t think she will ever have any of her own. I, June Hanley, will my butch haircut to Lee Dick Reiken. ill my black wavy hair L Richard Hapner, to George Poer. L Don Hyde, will my ability to get in on time every night during basketball season to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Bob Johnson, will my hatred for girls to some underclassman who doesn ' t like them either. I, Bob Little, will my tall, lanky and good look- ing figure to Gary Bonam. I, Jean Meek, will my seat in the assembly to anyone who can keep Gene Metzger company and take his mischievousness. I, John Morford, will my ability to get the car whenever I want it to Theron Rupley. L Robert Metzger, will my seat in the assembly to any junior girl who will keep Ronald Metzger company. I, Louise Orr, will my baritone horn case to Mary Lois Fleck so that she can learn to put her music away. L Wanda Penrod, will my responsible position as art editor on the Chester Chatter Staff to any junior who has at least five hours a week to spend on it. L Dick Piper, will my basketball playing ability to that up and coming star, Bing Bechtold. , Eugene Ritenour, will my government work- book to any junior who thinks it will help him next year. L Herman Schannep, will my ability to blush instantaneously for no apparent reason to Ronald Metzger who needs it desperately. I, Rex Schilling, will my tremendous height and weight to Chuckles Gibbs. I, Mary Lou Schncpp, will my seat in the as- sembly to anyone who will try to keep my brother, Stanley, company. L Pat SchroU, will my good looks, my seat in the assembly and my ability to be quiet to my sister, Anita. L Marjorie Smith, will my ability to date the college fellows to Barbara Barker. L Martha Smith, will my position as yell leader to one of the younger set, Mary Jane Merkle. L Lois Swihart, will my sweet disposition and my ability to control my temper to my brother, Charles. L Robert Walgamuth, will my ability to get A ' s in citizenship to Ben Wright. I, Rosie Williams, will my blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes to Lois Hapner. L Bonnie Winebrenner, will my seat in the as- sembly to anyone who can keep Dick Workman company.

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JEAN MEEK ROBERT METZGER JOHN MORFORD LOUISE ORR WANDA PENROD RICHARD PIPER EUGENE RITENOUR HERMAN SCHANNEP REX SCHILLING ROBERT LITTLE Girls make a rich man poor; I ' m broke all the time. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4 (Business Man- ager); Student Council 2; Class President 2; Chester Chatter 3; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, (Township President 4); F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, (President and District Treasurer 4); 4-H Judging Contest (County II, District I) 1, 2, 3, 4; H-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 4). Shy until you know her. Glee Club 1; Chester Chatter 4; Annual Staff 4 (Prophecy Committee.) Always there fo help share the ivork. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Secretary 4); Hi-Y 1 ,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Patrol Boy 1; Annual Staff. The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 4 (Vice-President); Sunshine Twins 3; Grandad Steps Out 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff. there ' s a good time lacking, she ' ll make one. ' 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; State Fair School 4; Solo Contest 2. Patriotic and a loyal worker. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Class Treasurer 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. R. Award 4; Algebra Contest 1; Clarinet Solo 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Oh, for the chance to argue. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; (Co-Captain 4); Baseball 1, 2, 3; Softball 4; Track 4; Chester Chatter 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff. There ivhcn the fun begins. Entered 2; Chester Chatter 4; Annual Staff 4; Typing Contest Award 4, Particular as a woman uhen it comes to neatness. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Small in stature but big in heart. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1, 3; Track 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Treasurer 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. MARY LOU SCHNEPP A quiet lass who tries her best to keep out of mischief. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 3; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. You ' ll find me at home, when I ' m not someplace else. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Annual Staff 4 (Prophecy Chairman); Chester Chatter 4 (As- sistant Editor and Feature Writer); Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; (Secretary 4); 4-H 1, 2, 3. Laughter keeps people happy; I ' m never sad. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4 (Calendar Chairman); Class Secretary 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Yell Leader 4; Algebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2. Life is but a span I ' ll every inch enjoy. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, (Treasurer 4); Chester Chatter 4; Sunshine Twins 3; Yell Leader 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4. A burst of laughter gives her away. Glee Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4 (Last Will and Testament Committee Chairman); Librarian 3; Chester Chatter 4; Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4. .ROBERT WALGAMUTH Small, but mighty. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter 4 (typist); Annual Staff 4 (typist). ROZELLA WILLIAMS l j« her heart thinks, her tongue speaks. Glee Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4 (Last Will and Testament); Librarian 2, 3, 4; Chester (Shatter 4 (Assistant Editor and Feature Writer). BONNIE WINEBRENNER ' Tk ' o shining brown eyes — a little curl— a pleasant smile— a pretty girl. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Grandad Steps Out 4; Annual Staff 4; B. P. W. Contest 3; Librarian 2, 3; Chester Chatter 4 (Editor); Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2. LOUISE MYERS A newcomer fo our class who ' s married — not first — not last. Entered 3; Chester Chatter 4 (Circulation Manager); Y-Teen 4. PATRICIA SCHROLL MARJORIE SMITH MARTHA SMITH LOIS SWIHART

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R,enUiuAce.Hce Aug. 29 — Enrolling again for the last time. Sep. 3 — Don, Hugo, Helen, and Wanda elected. Sep. 10 — Don, Pete, and Bob chosen to guide Ravelings of ' 48. Sep. 18 — Y-Tccn Initiation! Hideous! Sep. 23 — Seniors bowl! Can ' t keep ball out of gut- ter! Sep. 25 — Hi-Y Initiation! Worse and more of it. Oct. 17 — Wanda elected as D. A. R. Good Citizen. Oct. 22 — Gran-dad Steps Out and how! Oct. 23-24 — Heck! No teachers! No school! Oct. 30 — The Ghost walks. Everyone turned out for Hallowe ' en Carnival by Band Patrons. Nov. 1 — Lafontainc defeated to start basketball season. Nov. 12 — Band gives first Concert. Nov. 14 — Big Day! Central bites dust. Nov. 21 — Senior pictures arrive! Do I look like that? Nov. 21 — Gladys and Don take Pepsi-Cola test. Nov. 27-2 8 — Time out for turkey. Dec 3 — ( ' inter Wanderland! Soft lights and sweet music! Dec. 5 — Seniors select class colors, flower, and motto. Dec. 16 — Seniors receive name cards. Here, have my calling card. Dec. 19 — Student Council members receive pins. Dec. 22 — Hi-Y Y-Tcens caroling party. Dec. 23 — A never to be forgotten night! Seniors eat turkey at the expense of Mr. Rutledge. Dec. 24-January 5 — Christmas vacation. Any more diamonds! Jan. 1 — Grand New Years! Tourney at Manches- ter College won by Panthers. Jan. 8-9 — Exams! Nuf sed! Jan. 15, 16, 17 — Panthers win County Tourney. Jan. 29 — Seniors present stand-out performance to student body at convocation. Miss Rav- elings of 1948 unveiled. Feb. 4 — Panthers claw Monroeville Cubs into submission at Wabash High School Gym. Feb. 1 1 — Pa, Ma, and Me Banquet held at Method- ist Church. Feb. 18 — Band gives Concert. Feb. 21 — Band members win honors at Solo and Ensemble Contests. Feb. 25-28 — Panthers win second Sectional in his- tory of school. Mar. 7 — Chester crowned Regional Champs by de- feating Kokomo 48-46 and Marion 76-54 Mar. 14 — County Band Concert! Fine spirit! Mar. 27 — Hi-Y Best Girl Banquet. Mar. 31 — Hi-Y— Y-Teen Skate. Apr. 3 — District Band Contest. Apr. 7 — Junior Play The Inner Willy. Apr. 8 — All School Skate. Apr. 10 — State Band Contest. Apr. 18 — County Vocal Concert. Apr. 24 — Y-Teen Formal. Apr. 26 — Junior-Senior Reception. May 2 — Baccalaureate. May 7 — Last day of school. May 8 — Commencement! Finis!