Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS 7 SENIOR CLASS 1932 Row 1—Tom Wise, Bill Horst, Esther Hall, Florence Helrich, Elinor Hopp, Alma Batterman, Margaret Bixenman, Irma Rettig, Florence Herlitz, Edna Roffman, Margaret Arnold, Blanche Gault, Florence Suhs, Lorraine Mounce, Vernon Rosenthal, Amon Aken, George Wemple, Leon Tolbert. Row 2—Harold Hodges, Mae Heick, Joyce Frame, Virginia Baker, Dorothy Diddie, Kathryn Meyer, Adah Letz, Mildred Prochno, Frances Steiner, Irene Jurs, Eileen Nethery, Hildred Farquhar, Gertrude Eber- spacher, Jennie Egelski, Helen Burroughs, Harold Meeker, Wilbur Blocker, Harry Steinman. Row 3 — Clarence Klaas, Russell Pratt, Earl Buckley, Robert Steiner, Russell Murray, Arthur Gibbs, For¬ rest Everett, Bill Murton, John Bareman, Gene Ingcrsoll, Kenneth Linton, Robert Ross, Boyd Howard, Lawrence Hershman. Senior Class History jZ? Many long years ago, on the seventh of September, nineteen hun¬ dred and twenty-eight, a group of 85 bewildered but happy “peagreens” boarded the ’32 Limited for a four year journey into the land of High School. The train proceeded slowly the first year, in order for the little folks to become acquainted with this new kind of life. On their first journey the passengers decided to make the following appointments: Engineer, Helen Burroughs; Conduc¬ tor, Jennie Egelski; Brakeman, Tom Pollen. During the course of the year as the train proceeded on its journey, a general restlessness was felt among the travelers, so it was de¬ cided to side-track and arrange for one of the annual Hallowe’en Carni¬ vals. This they did, and it turned out to be a “howling success”. As a result, the entire company was content to settle down to more ser¬ ious thoughts and proceed on the way. About the middle of the year, it was decided to again side-track and enjoy a social gathering in the form of a party. Everyone agreed this kind of life to be just the thing, but as the train neared the destination at the end of nine months the passengers were glad to hurry home to see all the folks, while the ’32 was held for repairs. When the whistle blew for the journey of 1929, grips were hurried¬ ly packed, and everyone rushed to the train. Roll was called and nine were found to be missing—Dorothy Biegel, Robert Bolt, Merriam Claus- sen, Elinor Deering, Anna Kubik, Leroy Neier, Victor Neier, Herman Fox, and Florence Helrich. They had decided they had had enough traveling, and so turned their foot¬ steps elsewhere. The “graduated peagreens” (you see they had now become intelligent) made this time for their over-se’ers, Engineer, Bill Horst; Conductor. Blanche Gault; Brakeman, Luther Ballan. It wasn’t long ‘til ' two more board¬ ed the Limited, Frances Steiner and Dorothy Swain. The more the mer¬ rier, was chorused by everyone. About the first of March in 1930, the “peagreens” and “graduated peagreens” went together for a Freshman-Sophomore dance and that was the night of nights! Near the end of the journey, Pep- inella members were pledged—fun and more fun! After another nine months of travel, everyone left for their re¬ spective homes, no worse for the wear and tear. A big time was had by all. Three months rest and time came for the next trip. No whistle was needed; they were all there with bells on. These were counted and several were found to be missing— Constantine Argus, Mae Heick, Louise Griner, Lester Blank, Bea¬ trice Henning, Florence Post, and Arthur Dance. A new bell, Russell Pratt, was added and another new belle, Margaret Arnold. A familiar

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6 CROWN POINT INKLINGS Hazel Smith Mrs. Charity Wolff Hardy R. Songer VICTOR W. POE Purdue, 1925. Central Normal, 1918. Oakland City College, 1921. Indiana State Teachers’ Col¬ lege, 1929. Biology, Agriculture. “Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their stature.” HAZEL SMITH Tri-Staie, 1923. Indiana University, 1926-29. Mathematics, Geography. “She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife.” EVA DUTTON Ypsilanti, 1916. Valparaiso University. Chicago University. History, English. “Service is no heritage.” MRS. CHARITY WOLFF Valparaiso University, 1923-24. Purdue University, 1921-22. Bloomington Extension, 1926- 27. Physical Education. Home Economics. “Character is the finest essential in a woman.” W. J. BRITTAN Greer College. Attended schoo in England. “He alone has energy who cannot be deprived of it.” HARDY R. SONGER Central Normal, 1929 A. B. Wabash College, 1915-16-17. Indiana State Normal, 1921- 22-23. Indiana Extension. Manual Training, Physical Education. “A man isn’t poor if he can still laugh.” ANNA HOMEIER “Sow good services; sweet re¬ membrances will grow from them.” FRED MECKLENBURG “Oh, give us the man that sings at his work”.

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8 CROWN POINT INKLINGS bell was found which turned out to be Florence Helrich. The boys seemed to be in big de¬ mand, and for the third journey were Engineer, Arthur Gibbs; Sub¬ engineer, John Bareman; Conductor, Jennie Egelski; Brakeman, Robert Ross. A month later, the train side¬ tracked, and the jolly-junior girls of Miss Green’s and Mrs. Tracy Thomas’s advisories had a great big date with a little bit of an island in Wonder Lake. Hot dogs and pick¬ les were the main feature of the evening. About the middle of the journey another familiar tinkle was heard, and the belle which boarded the train was Mae Heick. Around the first of 1930, some of the travelers were chosen to enter¬ tain the older and younger passen¬ gers. The big event was “The Wasp’s Nest”, a mystery drama in three acts. It was a huge success. The day after, the varsity football team tied the Lowel High team and the ’32s joined the Athletic Association in a “Victory Dance”. It was a wow! From then ‘till Christmas, very- thing was quiet, except for the mar¬ velous time with exams. The trav¬ elers craved excitement, so they threw a Christmas danc., which proved to be quite the thing. The Limited side-tracked for Christmas vacation. One week was spent in sleeping, and the other in dreaming (not about school, either). Shortly after, another side-track was made for mid-year exams. Next the junior boys won the pre¬ liminaries of the inter-class tourney, and held the sophies to a hard bat¬ tle at the finis. Mush happiness ensued in prepar¬ ation of the annual Junior-Senior banquet annd prom. There was a big time in the old town for one night, as a farewell to the ’31 seniors. The third journey was filled with excitement and pleasure, and the fourth and last was looked forward to with eager anticipation. The big day finally arrived with the Blue and Gold Limited all in readiness for the last and biggest journey of all. After much ado about everything, the noise and babbling finally subsided and everyone settled down to attend to more important matters. Roll was first called and those missing were Ruth Taylor, Virgil Cooper, Robert Pace and Elmer Luebcke. Their attention was next turned to election with the follow¬ ing returns. First engineer Vernon Rosenthal; Second engineer, Eugene Ingersoll; Conductor, Dorothy Diddie; Brakeman, Adah Letz; Chief Engin¬ eer of the Senior Inklings, Margaret Bixenman. After two months of really hard work, the ’32 side-tracked for a dance, which caused everyone to feel much better. About the middle of the year, one of the passengers, Earl Dillie, due to illness, was forced to discontinue his journey. ‘Til Christmas everything went smoothly. The Limited side-tracked for vacation, which was greeted with open arms. Two weeks of great pleasure ensued, and a much needed rest was enjoyed by all. It wasn’t long though ‘till an¬ other side-track was made, but this time for mid-year exams, which was greated with many and more groans. That was a strenuous week. Shortly after, John Zukows, one of our athletes, took his leave, follow¬ ed later by Louis Miller. Nothing much happened ‘till blus¬ tery March, wherein, on the night of the eleventh, they gave a big dance. Among those who attended were the senior athlete celebrities — Bill Horst, Tom Wise, Robert Ross, Wilbur Blocker, Russell Murray, Harry Steinman, Vernon Rosenthal (he was accompanied by the orches¬ tra), John Bareman, Robert Volk, and Russell Pratt. John Zukows was unable to attend. The dance was enjoyed immensely after a quiet life spent with books. Several days later, the ’32 side¬ tracked for the annual spring vaca¬ tion. Such fun as everyone did have those four days. Homeward bound, Gordon Schultz, had the misfortune to break his leg, so he was rushed home. The train proceeded quickly on its way in order to arrive on schedule time at Commencement, its des¬ tination. On the last lap of the journey, some of the travelers were chosen to entertain in the form of a play. “Tommy”, a three act comedy, was successfully presented by Eileen Nethery, Florence Suhs, Margaret Bixenman, Russell Pratt, John Bare¬ man, Arthur Gibbs, Vernon Rosen¬ thal and Forrest Everett. Many of the travelers were active in outside activities—Inklings Staff, debate, plays, operettas, glee club, and last but not least, athletics. Bill Horst made the All Star team, and was presented with a white sweater. Tom Wise, Robert Ross, Wilbur Blocker, and John Barman also received sweaters during their high school athletic career. About fifty passengers will end their traveling school days, and they have indeed, left a splendid record. The Class of ‘32 desires to present their Limited to the Freshman class of ’32 and sincerely hope that their journey will be as happy and as educational. Senior Class Play, “Tommy” It happened — What? The Senior Class play, of course. When? On the evening of May the sixth, nineteen hundred and thirty-two. Where? At the Community building. Who? Eight members of the senior class. Why? Well curiosity killed the cat, but if you’ll promise not to tell—to make money. The play was skillfully directed under the guidance of Miss Mar¬ garet Bollenbach, the dramatics instructor. Tommy is a comedy in three acts by Lindsay and Robinson which was first produced at the Gaiety Theatre of New York and was given a long (Continued on Page 14)