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

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10 CROWN POINT INKLINGS SENIOR CLASS First Row : Vernon Hoshaw, Bill Anderson, James Williamson, Bill Steeb, Walter Yurgilas, Tony Horst, Erwin Purdy, Walter Swanson, Steve Sikorcin. Second Row: Edith Burge, Edith Patz, Bernice Riley, Irene Golden, Edna Holst, Lorraine Selkow, Mr. Atkins, Miss Taggart, Leona Fischer, Linda Kruger, Agner Brueckman, DeEtte Tilton, Vaaa Pinter, Bernice Brooks. Third Row: Pauline Pratt, Jane Kindberg, Marjorie Stewart, Eileen Weber, Elizabeth Taylor, Mabel Wise, Agatha Wachter, Dorothy Golding, Fern Thompson, Harrv Collins, Bob Wilson, Agnes Penska Mae Hofferber, Dorothy Patz, Lucille Henning, Eleanor Fateh, Eileen Seramur, Lloyde Aken, Lorene Ellis, Lucille Marlatt, Clarice Diamond, Lorraine Carlson. Fourth Row: Charles Miller, Anderson Burns, Norman Hack, Gerald VanDenburg, Paul Toomey, Eugene VanDenburg, Bill Pfaff, Ralph Biegel, Francis Klarkowski, Carol Root, Warren Wegener, Joe Fronek, Irving Southworth, Gilbert Wright, Clifford Bartholomew, Bryant Brown, Tom Howard, Bill Platt. Senior Class History In September, 1932, a group of one hundred and two students started a treasure hunt from the Grade Eight landing field to the land called High School. We soon found that this could not be a non¬ stop flight, but that we would have to stop for supplies and knowledge at various islands. With our pilots, Miss Bollenbach, Miss Greene, Mr. Pruitt, and Mr. Poe, we boarded a squadron of tri¬ motor airplanes. Tony Horst was elected as our co-pilot, and Virginia McLaughlin, Jane Kindberg, and Edward Kramer as helpers. The first stop was on the island called Freshman. There, every¬ thing was green. The news flash ed from island to island that there was to be a Health Debate among the inhabitants of the various is¬ lands. People from each island of the group participated, with the Sophomores and Freshmen com¬ peting in the finals. The distin¬ guished Freshmen overpowered the lowly Sophomores; and the Fresh ¬ men decided the green was becom¬ ing less apparent. We again boarded our airplanes and started for the next island, Sophomore. This trip we chose Edith Burge as our co-pilot, with the before chosen pilots. The help¬ ers for this trip were Vernon Ho¬ shaw and Harry Collins. This ad¬ venture was profitable; for we gave a Thanksgiving Dance, which prov¬ ed to be a big success. During this sojourn several of our girls pledg¬ ed to the famous Pepinella Club. After much kissing of floors and misplacing of cosmetics, we were received none to gently as mem¬ bers of the club. Two of our group, Collins and Weinberg, showed re¬ markable ability at basketball. This stop proved fatal to one of our crew, Edward Kramer, who met his death through a gun accident. He was deeply mourned by all of his fellow-students. We bade farewell to the Sophomore Isle and went in further search of the treasure to the Junior Isle. On this hop we regretted losing our former pilots but were glad to continue the hunt iwith our new pilots, Miss Taggart, Mrs. Seamon- son, and Mr. Atkins. Here the gay Juniors chose Irving Southworth as their co-pilot. The assisting officers

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Some very entertaining, as weil as educational features on our pro¬ gram this year included lectures on magic, health, Indians, and other interesting events . Among our noted visitors was Mr. Edgar C. Raine, who lectured and showed us some picturesque and historical slides of Alaska. Another interesting lecturer was Leon Albert. He brought with him beautiful furs of animals found in Venezuela, as well as many inter¬ esting facts about that country. He evidently left an impression on some of us (perhaps some of you girls noticed the boys staring at you). Mr. Wysong also gave an inter¬ esting lecture on conservation, illus¬ trating his talk with slides. Many of us have learned how to take better care of our health after the impressive lectures by our own EVA DUTTON Junior High School English and Mathematics Ypsilanti State Normal, Valparaiso University, Chicago University. “In her tongue is the law of kind- HAZEL SMITH Junior High School Arithmetic and Social Science, Tri-State College, Indiana University, Chicago University. “Whatever you do, do wisely, and think of the consequences.” ELLA BLACKSTONE “A work of kindness is seldom rpoken in vain.” FRED MECKLENBERG “He enjoys the luxury of doin; good.” Dr. Weis. He lectured and showed us moving pictures on preventing disease and preserving our health. Our Indian friend, whom we went to the Community Building to see, tried to interest us and make us more acquainted with his people. He brought with him many Indian Costumes, weapons, utensils, etc., and told us of his tribe’s life, gam¬ es, ways of making a living and so forth. The famous magician, Hoffman, who also entertained us at the Community Building, amused us all Both the high school and the grade school enjoyed his performance. By pulling live rabbits out of empty hats, money out of the air and off people’s noses, and many other such tricks, he succeeded in keep ing us all mystified but merry. A member of our faculty, Mrs. Seamonson, also helped to enter¬ tain us on Lincoln’s birthday. She gave a delightful reading of the play “Abraham Lincoln” by Drink- water. “The Singer of Naples” was a ro¬ mantic comedy which took place in Italy. Fred Krull had the lead¬ ing role as the “Singer”, Gladys Liffick was a poor little gypsy girl in love with Fred; Jane Thompson was a rich society matron who gave Fred his “chance”. Others who did a very good bit in the play were, Joel Davis, Allen Danks, Jim Louis, Walter Yurgilas, Caroline Johnson, Elizabeth Rettig, Doris Rose, Gil¬ bert Wright. “A man without a country” visit¬ ed us and told us of his unusual ex¬ periences. George Elias was his name; but what his country is, ho does not know. He has just been made a citizen of the United States and has been re-united with his mother after years of separation. His talk was very effective and was enjoyed by every one.

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CROWN POINT INKLINGS of the crew were Irene Golden, Bill Platt, and Lorraine Selkow. Here we found another type of enter¬ tainment. The Hallowe’en Carnival held by all of the islands proved a success. Everyone interested con¬ tributed to the success of the Car¬ nival. We were glad that we could have a part in the work and fun. Tony Horst was chosen ‘ King of the Islands”. There was an excellent turnout for both basketball and football. Many of our crew held prominent places on the varsity of both sports. At this time a decision was made to earn money for the Junior-Senior Prom. The result was a play, “Professor Pepp”. On December, 1933, this three act play was presented under the able dir ection of Mrs. Seamonson. The play centered around (Professor Pepp, (Irving Southworth) who had just come back from Russia and was afraid of Russian nihilists and anarchists; Mr. C. B. Buttonbuster, (Walter Swanson) a giddy butter¬ fly of forty-eight, had deserted Aunt Minerva Boulder, (Irene Golden ' for a bleach blond typewriter Howard Green, (Billy Pfaff) was C. B. Buttonbuster’s son and married Professor Pepp’s ward, Betty Gard¬ ner, (Virginia McLaughlin). Pe¬ tunia Muggins, (Bernice Brooks) the hired girl and Sim Batty, (Wal¬ ter Yurgilas) the town constable, added humor to the play. Others Sam: You ain’t go no brains. Tim: Ain’t got no brains? Why son, I got brains what ain’t been used. Briggs (pointing to a haystack): What kind of a house is that? Kretchmar: That ain’t a house, that’s a haystack. Briggs: Say, you can’t fool me, hay doesn’t grow in a lump like that. We all are wondering how Lois W.’s cradle is rocking—not so good. Bill Carroll: What is that bump on your head? Dick Kammert: Oh, that’s where a thought struck me. in the cast were Olga Stopski (Lor- ene Ellis), the teacher of foik- dancing; Kitty Clover (Vada Pint¬ er), a collector of souvenirs; Vivian Drew (Jane Kindberg) a college belle; Irene Van Hilt (Marjorie Stewart), a social leader; Caroline Kay, (Lorraine Carlson), a happy freshman; Peddler Benson, (Ver¬ non Hoshaw), working his way thru school; Noisy Fleming (Carol Root), just out of high school; Pink Hat¬ cher (Bryant Brown), an athletic sophomore; and Buster Brown (Lawrence Nespital), a vociferous junior. On January 10 and 11 the Junior Isle sponsored the show “SOS Iceberg.” This added $17.00 to our account. The big event of the sea¬ son now arrived. This was the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom on May 19, 1934. The tables in the Community Auditorium were dec¬ orated in the Junior and Senior class colors. Over head was an im¬ posing canopy fashioned from blue silver, and green crepe paper from which swung gaily colored lights. After the banquet, everyone en¬ joyed dancing to the music of Bill Fryer’s orchestra of Valparaiso. From here we “took-off” on the last lap of our journey. Hurray! for the Isle of Seniors! During our previous journey, some of our crew returned home leaving approxi¬ mately sixty-four to complete the Georgia: “Oh, John did you see Frankie last night?” John: “No, dear, I’m limping be¬ cause I slipped on a banana peel.” LaVerne H.: See this diamond ring. Well, It once belonged to a millionaire.” Bob Briggs: And who was the millionaire? LaVerne H.: Woolworth. Miss Smith and Miss Dutton seem to like marble VERY much. Mildred Dickens, a scout leader: “Jeanette, what is the best method to prevent the disease caused by biting insects? Jeanette: Don’t bite the insects. hunt. We were again glad to have Miss Taggart and Mr. Atkins as our pilots and Bill Platt as our co-pilot. The other helpers were Eileen Sera- mur and Bryant Brown. We began this season by the Senior girls giv¬ ing the Freshmen girls a party on Senior Island. The Seniors then decided to give a dance to enter¬ tain the rest of the Islands. After a basketball game everyone enjoy¬ ed “tripping the light fantastic” to Joe Horn’s Orchestra. After the first semester exams, the social functions again held full sway. One of the important features was the Senior party. The evening’s enter¬ tainment was composed of card games and dancing to the excellent music of Malcolm Stonex’s Orches¬ tra. To complete the evening’s fun delicious refreshments were served. As we near the end of our hunt, the Seniors are looking forward to the banquet and prom, which promises to be different. Another feature of great importance to the Seniors is the Baccalaureate Service. Reverend Adkins will give the address on May 19, 1935. The following week, May 23, the seniors will complete the hunt, with the finding of the treasure, their “diplomas.” From here we part in our sep¬ arate planes, each person to achieve success in his chosen world. —PAULINE PRATT The Hoshaws like South Main Street. Eileen: “What’s the matter Harry, you look worried?” Collins: “Work, work, work, noth¬ ing but work to do from morning to night.” Eileen: “How long have you been working?” Collins: “Oh, I start tomorrow.” Kirk: “Who was Eve?” Killer: “The first chicken that ever ruined a man’s garden.” Miss Foster: “Shall I paint you in a frock coat?” Mr. Lutz: “Oh, don’t make any fuss—just wear your smock.”