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

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I, Charlotte Smith, will my jet black hair to Barbara Farley and my ability not to get thrown out of typing class to John Morrisey. I, Max Tyner, will my Ford to anybody who likes to fix flat tires. I, Janet Watson, will my seat in band to anyone who can keep Pat Leckrone com- pany. 1, Bonnie Wiley, will my ability to take teasing to Diane Landis and my ability to play baritone sax to anyone who is bigger than it is. I, LeRoy Young, will my ability to get good grades in government to anyone who can get better grades. I, Ronnie Zimpelman, will my wavy hair to Marilyn Flora. 1, George Zinsmeister, will my ability to stay out of trouble to anybody who dislikes to visit the office. Senior Prophecy Mr. and Mrs. Smith were taking their vacation on the S. S. Ravelings, an ocean •jner. Whom should they find as the crew but the CLASS OF ' 53! He remembered them from his government class. They were met by the chief steward who turned out to be Dean Reber. He showed them to their cabin. Just as they entered, they met Alice Mae Brubaker who had fin- ished re-decorating the cabin, especially for them. Mr. Smith told his wife that Alice Mae must have received her training in Mrs. Lytle ' s home economics class on home de- corating back at CHESTER. While they were getting settled in their cabin, they thought they heard a noise on the outside. The cause of the noise was soon known. It seems as though Larry Bolinger and Paul Graham were fighting over the tasks of washing port holes and scrubbing the deck. Since Paul was still so small, he ended up scrubbing the deck. They finished unpacking and went for a walk on deck. Mr. Smith suddenly felt a little sick, so he and Mrs. Smith went to the ship ' s doctor. The doctor was none other than Tom Coon assisted by Gail Ritenour, R.N. When they again reached the deck, they sat down. Along came two girls talking about the first and second mates. It turned out to be Janet Watson and Barbara SchrolL The first mate was Wendell Meyer and the second mate was Marcus Frieden. It seems those four are still going together. The former Gerry Barker and her famous husband strolled past followed by the form- er Joyce Parson and her husband. Just then the chef, Larry Baker, announced dinner. Mr. Smith couldn ' t imagine where Larry had learned the art of cooking. Char- lotte Smith was the dietitian for the ship. The waiters were Larry Frye and James Beans Clark. After dinner a commotion was heard off to the right. The Smiths hurried over and to their dismay, saw Gerald Benson in the water. He was soon rescued by Ernest Cripe, the lifeguard. Gerald never could ride in anything but his Ford! Mr. Smith suddenly decided he needed some candy, so leaving his wife standing alone, off he went. The candy girl turned out to be Lois Hapner. She got started on her illustrious career at the dime store back at North Manchester. As they approached the deck, they met the captain and what a surprise to see Bob Schumaker. Of course Bob always liked authority and what was a better way to show it than being captain of a ship! He in- formed them that his private secretary was the former Norma Frey. Since her husband was in the army she took to the sea. That evening they went to the theater. On the screen flashed a picture of Bonnie Wiley, Sweetheart of the Navy. Seems as though Herman was in the Navy! At the intermis- sion, the singer, Larry Morford, appeared. He received most of his training at Chester by being in the boys ' glee club and mixed chorus. Just as they were leaving the theater, an- other voice greeted their ears. The athletic dirctor LeRoy Young just kicked out the star of the Zollner Pistons, Max Tyner. It seems that he thought Max could not play basket- ball. The boat pulled into a small port to pick up more pssengers the next morning. As they watched, they saw George Zinsmeister, wealthy farmer, and his family get on board. George always said he learned a lot in that last period agriculture class at Chester. That morning after breakfast, they sat on deck and along came that famous artist, Rosealene Farley. Mr. Smith remembered her as the art editor of the Chester Chatter. Just as they were about to leave for their cabin, Ronnie Zimpelman came running past them. He was trying to get away from Captain Schumaker because he had been the chief instigator in Marilyn ' s being a stowaway on board. He was still trying to take her with him everywhere he went. Mr. Smith told his wife that the CLASS OF ' 53 hadn ' t changed a bit. They were still working together and having fun doing it. 22

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Senior Directory Staff 4 (Associate Editor); Chester Chatter Staff 4; Mother Is a Freshman 3. Charlotte Smith — Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Solo-Ensemble Contest 2, 3; Spelling Contest 1; 4-H 4; Ravelings Staff 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Our Miss Brooks 4. Max Tyner — Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; (Sentinel 4); Poultry Judging 2, 3, 4 Ravelings Staff 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3. Janet Watson — Class Secretary 2; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; (Secretary 3, President 4); Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; (Reporter 3); Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo-Ensemble Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Ravelings Staff 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Mother Is a Fresh- man 3; Our Miss Brooks 4. Bonnie Wiley — Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3; Class Reporter 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Solo- Ensemble Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Ravelings Staff 4; Mother Is a Fresh- man 3; Our Miss Brooks 4. LeRoy Young — Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Student Manager 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Ravelings Staff 4. Ronnie Zimpelman — 4-H 1; Hi-Y 2, 3; Basket- ball 1, 3; Track 1, 3; Class Vice-President 2; Boys ' Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Chester Chatter Staff 4; Ravelings Staff 4. George Zinsmeister — Student Council 3, 4 (President); Class President 4; Class Treasur- er 3; Our Miss Brooks 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Reporter 4); Livestock Judging 1, 2, 3, 4; Ravelings Staff 4. Last Will and Testament We, the seniors of 1953, will to the juniors our ability to pay attention in government class. We, the seniors of 1953, will to the sopho- mores our ability not to talk about other people. We; the seniors of 1953, will to the fresh- mert our ability to get along together as a class. We, the seniors of 1953, will to the faculty a brass band to celebrate the day of our de- parture. I, Larry Baker, will my great ability to get along with the faculty to Don Brown. He might need it. I, Gerry Barker, will my majorette suit to Janene Meyers, and my ability to go steady with one boy to Sue Leonhardt. I, Gerald Benson, will my jalopy to any- one who can drive it. I, Larry Bolinger, will my long nose to anyone who has a head big enough to hold it. I, Alice Mae Brubaker, will my ability to get A ' s in deportment and my hope to graduate to my brother, David. I, James Clark, will my ability to get B ' s in government to whoever thinks he can. I, Tom Coon, of weak mind and sound body, will my ability to put up a good argu- ment in civics class to Mr. Smith. I, Ernest Cripe, will my good behcrvior to Clarence Houser to be used in the study hall. I, Rosealene Farley, will my height to Diane Landis and my blonde hair to Phyllis Burkhart. I, Norma Jean Frey, will my red hair to Don Brown to go with his temper. I, Marcus Frieden, will my ability to sleep to anyone who ' s tired. I, Larry Frye, will my ability to get good grades in citizenship to Danny Hammond. 1, Paul Graham, will my ability to get good grades to that up-and-coming athlete, Tom Helvey. I, Lois Hapner, will my ability to be major- ette for five years to my sister, Barbara, and my red hair to Carol Marshall. 1, Wendell Meyer, will my position in the band and on the basketball team, to anyone who can handle both activities along with going steady and getting A ' s in class work at the same time. 1, Larry Morford, will my ability to keep out of trouble to my brother, Ted. I, Joyce Parson, will my ability to stay thin to Alice Alexander and my seat in the tassembly to anyone who can stand to sit in front of Tex. I, Dean Reber, will my ability to go up town at noon to Don Brown. I, Gail Ritenour, will my ability to type to Don Vance and my seat in the study hall to anyone who can keep Bill Leonhard com- pany. I, Barbara Schroll, will my ability to march to Gerry Coblentz and my seat in the study hall to anyone who can keep Sonny Houser company. I, Bob Schumaker, will my big feet to Michael E. Leckrone. 2A-

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Passengers of Deck ' ' B ' ' Juniors OFFICERS Patty Burris, Treasurer; Patsy Walgamuth, Reporter; Ronnie Kreider, Vice-President; Diane Landis, Secretary; Jim Baker, President. Row 1 — Alice Alexander, Aileene Allen, Jim Baker, Marilee Baker, Phyllis Bechtold, Dick Bechtold. Row 2 — Kay Bonam, Don Brown, Patty Burris, Galen Chamberlain, Gerry Coblentz, Dean Cox. Row 3 — Marilyn Flora, Max Frye, Anna Mae Helvey, Clarence Houser, Bob Keaffaber, Bob Kline. Row 4 — Ronnie Kreider, Diane Landis, Mike Leckrone, Carol Marshall, Bob Messer, Gerald Meyer. Row 5 — John Morrisey, Julia Pottenger, Jerry Purdy, Richard Purdy, Dewayne Ritenour, De- wight Ritenour. Row 6 — Franklin Rowe, Myrtle Rowe, Jay Schilling, Beverly Schroll, Dick Shanahan, Phil Snavely. Row 7 — Don Vance, Patsy Wal- gamuth, Beulah Young. Z F T7 J . -w Z -- Y f y ' ¥ i-.i - -i f - »f ipr, ' -. We Have One More Year At Sea 23