Concord High School - Concordian Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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CDNCDRDIAN SENIOR HISTORY PRESIDENT ..,.....,...... ......,., R ICHARD WENGER VICE-PRESIDENT .........,,....,.., ...,.,... I EAN HOLDERMAN SECRETARY-TREASURER ...... ..,...... R OSANNAH IMMEL CLASS MOTTO ...............,. ..,.. ' 'ABLE AND WILLING CLASS COLORS ........ ,..,....,. G REEN AND SILVER CLASS FLOWER ....,... .........,.,...,.,.... P INK ROSE ENROLLMENT ..... .,...... F ORTY-FOUR ln September of the year 1936-an unorganized band of about 59 pilgrims, seeking freedom from ignorance and social oblivion, landed on the C. H.S. Territory, a land unknown to them but nevertheless, very alluring. During the first half year every Colonist worked hard, making friends with the Algebraic, History, and English Forces, exploring new lands and building his cabin of recognition. After several weeks of toiling, we joined with our fellow settlers in an organized colony. Fortunately, we enjoyed self-government from the first, and the only requirement for membership was four acres of land C4 creditsl. By a majority vote of all colonists pres- ent, Miss Light was made the reverend Elder of our promising colony. At the same meeting, we chose Clark McClure as our first Governor and lean Holderman for our Lieutenant- Governor. Dorothy Doty became our Scribe and Tax-Collector. After laboring for a few weeks, the class of '39 decided it was about time for us to rest awhile and be initiated into High School. ln the following fall, we reorganized our colony. Clark McClure again became our Governor and Robert Martin our Lieutenant-Governor. Jean Holderman became our new Scribe and Tax-Collector, and Mr. Kreider was made our reverend Elder. As we proceeded through our hardships, we decided to give the new colonists an initiation party. So on October 19, we feasted royally on candy, popcorn, and pumpkin pies. After our summer months of inactivity as a colony, we chose Robert Martin as our Governor: Florence Kreider our Lieutenant-Governor, and Rosannah Immel as our Scribe and Tax-Collector. And for our reverend Elder we chose Mr. Kreider. To enrich our general fund, we now planned several entertainments. We decided to sponsor Roller Skating Parties and invited the rest of the colonies and Alumni to join us. On December 13 and 14, 1938, our colonies were delighted with a play- Aunt Susie Shoots the Works . lt was rumored that Aunt Susie Shoots the Works wsa one of the best plays ever given in the C.H.S. Territory. Carrying out an old custom of the colonies, we decided to have Iunior Day. Our Puritan maidens wore shortened skirts and aprons, while our 'Iohn Aldens came in overalls and red kerchiefs for the occasion. - Iust before the end of our third year in the C.H.S. Territory, we gave a Iunior-Senior Banquet in honor of an older colony who was about to leave us. For the following year, our Governor was Richard Wenger, Lieutenant Governor, lean Holdermang Scribe and Tax-Collector, Rosannah Immel, and our reverend Elders were Miss Light and Mr. Kreider. On December 14 and 15, 1939, our colony presented Foot-Loose with great success. During this year, one of our colonists, Marshall Allman, left us. Now, having spent four years in the C.H.S. Territory, our colonists feel that they are able to stand upon their own feet and so have withdrawn from the helpful and happy union of C.H.S. We, the Representatives of the May Colony of 1940 in these records assembled, ap- pealing to the good judgment of our fellow colonists for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the Good People of this Colony, regretfully publish and declare, that these May Colonists of '40 are, and of a Right out to be, Free and Independent Graduates. And for the support of this Declaration, we, the-youngest of the Alumni, pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our loyal Fellowship. , Secretary ROSANNAH IMMEL 15

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CDNCEIRDIAN ROBERT SCHEIDEL Bob L 53 It isn't for what a man stands for, but for -I '5':' Whom he falls. 1'.g 11 ',,.,- If A f 4 L ,,,. V I S FRED SCHIEBER Fred f I Myself is my best company. EVELYN SHAFER Evy I Generally speaking she is-Well she is l generally speaking. ,,, WILLIAM SHUPERT Bill wi, I His name is William, but they call him but more that he Will. 'Wild Bill', there are some things he wont WALTER SNELL Pete How silent, meditative, and all, Pete's I thoughts are high because he's tall. ,, I IIZZZ my V -,.,, r .,.. . ROBERT STEWARD Bob ,... f ' A modest man never speaks of himself. T S 1 L -r.., I' , if OMAR SWINEHART Omar l'm one of those curious chaps, who thinks I L A he knows, but doesn't perhaps. ., g ,y DONALD WENGER Don it in ,,:. Friends, teachers, and janitors, I am no in ordinary man. '4 , RICHARD WENGER Dick He is well qualified for any task assigned him. ROBERT WENGER Bob Q U Behold a man to his work so true: What's ' fair and right he's determined to do. lf, 7 14

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CDNCDRDIAN , IF REAL CITIZENSHIP MEANS an unvarying eagerness to know more, do more, loe more, immovable purpose to be honest, unbiased, open-minded, unchangeable disposition toward friendliness, politeness, cheerfulness, CI1'1 an unalterable belief in loyalty, helpfulness, self-respect, then Concord High School rightfully and gladly presents the GH Citizenship Cup Award for l94U to: DOROTHY DOTY ROBERT MARTIN Believing that honor for outstanding scholarship should be given, the Conf cordian recognizes: FLORENCE KREIDER 96.79 ERNEST HOOVER 94,55 VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN 16