Columbia City High School - Columbian Yearbook (Columbia City, IN)

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.S Uffacm Gates, Phillips, Moeller, and Weikart, senior class oflicers, count the number of boys in their class who are now in service. Page Sixteen

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HABIUE WITH ME Mrs. Shull, the Madame X of the math department, and Mr. Brown, mentor of the commerce department, stand entranced as Professor Shull demonstrates his newest brain child. Mr. NVilson assumes his usual position as he tries to help Miss Carver and Mrs. McKitrick solve the S64 question: Where will the allied invasion start? The English teachers find sol- ace in the library where Miss Edwards finds an unexpected bit of gossip in the Wing Tip box, and Miss Hawkins and Miss Stultz confine themselves to the more boring Mr. Webster and the problems of filing. Page Fiflecn Mr. Alter, a conservationist at heart, and Miss Flora, who makes all kinds of things out of left over materials, approve of Mrs. Murphy's war-time p o l i c y: make it over, make it do, wear it out, do without. Mrs. Munns and Mr. Welty help to prove that music soothes the savage breast' by cooperat- ing in a song. Mrs. Munns tickles the ivories, while Mr. Welty holds down the tempo. Mr. Chapman indicates the star that represents the first of our boys to go into the service as Miss Stalcup and Coach DeVol turn the tables by visualizing i'Shin in a uniform.

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SENIUR CLASS HISTORY The class of 1944, although its ranks were depleted by a persistent draft board, wrote Hnis to a career of fun, hard work, and glory at graduation exercises May 26. Outwardly protesting at the demands on their time and bankrolls, but inwardly thrilled at the excitement and new feeling of importance, the sixty-eight seniors ordered Caps and gowns, invitations, and diplomas-evidence of twelve years of learning. After a heated political campaign, John Moeller assumed office as senior president with Dewitt Phillips assisting him as vice-president. Pat Gates, secretary, took orders for namecards and invitations, while Clariel Weikart, treasurer, handled the monetary situation. Last year as juniors we entertained the class of 1943 at a theater party and informal dance. This year we were guests of honor at a formal prom in the school gymnasium May 12. Senior dramatists presented a three-act comedy, Professor, How Could You? , May 19. By virtue of having the highest total credit points for four years, Patricia Gates was valedictorian. Jean Travelbee, second high scholastically, was salutatorian. Pat, interested in speech, journalism, and music, was varsity debater and editor of the 1944 Columbian. Jean enjoyed Eagle work and band and was president of Press Club. Not only has our class lcd all others scholastically for four years, but our members have also gained distinction and honors in all activities. Four staunch adherents of world government succeeded in bringing home to the halls of C. C. H. S. the State Debate Trophy. The varsity basketball and football teams each claimed five of the athletically inclined senior boys. Ten helped the band celebrate its silver anniversary. The versatile seniors also dis- played talents in the fields of choir, journalism, agriculture, home-making, commerce, and student government. Thanks for the memories, C. C. H. S. We will continue to strive for higher and higher ideals and attainments. Page Srwntecfz