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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1944 volume:

fje torp of Cxcaltfmr The noble English king, Arthur, in the white winter of his age,” had come to die. With the last stroke of his sword Excalibur, he had slain the false knight, Modred, life-long enemy to his kingdom. Now, all but slain himself, he lay in a ruined chapel near the field of battle. Speaking to his bold knight, Sir Bedivere, the king said, cannot last till morn. Thou therefore take my brand Excalibur, which was my pride; for thou rememberest how, in those old days one sum¬ mer noon, an arm rose up from the bosom of the lake, clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful, hold¬ ing the sword—and how I rowed across and took it, and have worn it, like a king. . . . Take Excalibur and fling him far into the middle mere; watch what thou seest, and lightly bring me word.” Bedivere, not wishing to leave his King aidless and alone, hesitatingly stepped down the zigzag path which led to the shining levels of ihe lake. There in the frosty moonlight he drew forth the brand Excalibur, the haft twinkling with diamond sparks and topaz-lights of subtlest jewelry. He gazed so long at the jeweled beauty of the sword that his eyes were dazzled and his mind, uncertain. At long last it seemed better to him to conceal Excalibur there in the many-knotted water-flags. He strode back slowly to the wounded king, who asked, Hast thou performed my mission? . . . What is it thou hast seen, or what hast heard?” And answer made the bold Sir Bedivere: I heard the ripple washing in the reeds, and the wild water lapping on the crag.” King Arthur, faint and pale, severely reprimanded his knight, saying, ”This is a shameful thing for men to lie. Yet now I charge thee, quickly go again . . . and do the thing 1 bade thee. Watch, and lightly bring me word.” Then went Sir Bedivere the second time, fixed in thought, examining the wonder of Excalibur’s jew¬ eled hilt. To himself he reasoned, And if indeed I cast the brand away, surely a precious thing should thus be lost forever from the earth. . . . What good should follow this, if this were done? What harm, undone? Deep harm to disobey . . . yet were it well to obey if the King demand an act unprofitable, against himself? The king is sick, and knows not what he does. But were this kept stored in some treasure-house of mighty kings, someone might show it at a just of arms saying, ' King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, wrought by the lonely Maiden of the Lake. Nine years she wrought it, sitting in the deeps upon the hidden bases of the hills’.” And so he thought, clouded with his own conceit, and hid Excalibur the second time; and so strode back slowly to the wounded King, who, breathing heavily, asked, What is it thou hast seen, and what hast heard?” And answer made the bold Sir Bedivere: I heard the water lapping on the crag, and the long rip¬ ple washing in the reeds.” To whom replied King Arthur, much in wrath: ”Woe is me! Authority forgets a dying King. Get thee hence the third time, and if thou spare to fling Excalibur, I will arise and slay thee with my hands.” Then quickly rose Sir Bedivere, and ran, leaping down the ridges lightly, plunged among the bul¬ rush beds and clutched the sword and strongly wheeled and threw it. The great brand made lightnings in the splendor of the moon, flashing round and round, whirling in an arch, fell. But ere it dipped the surface, rose an arm clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful, and caught it by the hilt, brandished it three times and drew it under in the mere. And lightly went Sir Bedivere to the King. Then spoke King Arthur, drawing thicker breath: Now see I by thine eyes that this is done. Speak out; what is it thou hast heard, or seen?” And answer made Sir Bedivere and told the miracle he had seen. And Arthur, breathing hard, yet satisfied, replied, My end draws nigh. Make broad thy shoulders to receive my weight, and bear me to the margin of the lake.” And so, carried by Sir Bedivere to the margin of the lake his parting words to his bold and faithful knight were these: The old order changeth. yielding place to new, and God fulfills himself in many ways. I have lived my life. ... If thou shouldst never see my face again, pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. And now, farewell.” And so departed the noble King never to be seen again. And so disappeared his sword Excalibur, leaving to us only a beautiful legend. £xcaUbur 4 4 t 4 IsJD NOW, as Excalibur, in the hands of Arthur, nobly accomplished its purpose, may we hope that our Excalibur may truly accom¬ plish its purpose—to graphically portray our school days of work and play for the war year, 1943 - 1944 . We who are graduating hope that it will be remembered as our best achievement cli¬ maxing four work and fun-packed years, which are but memories now—joyful and endearing memories. In spite of war-time restrictions which do not permit us to turn out as elaborate a book as those of previous years, we think we have given you an accurate picture of our life at Crown Point High School, of the happy days which we have spent together. SJ o bmtnt£tratton 3n tf)e Mantis of jcSc Competent § d)ool jftlen Our school of the future, as planned by our anything but bored” of edu¬ cation, consisting of Mr. A. T. Lindley, superintendent; Mr. Walter McLean, treasurer; Mr. Lowell Held, secretary; and Dr. C. R. Pettibone, president. To begin the year right, these men were responsible for the cleaning-up” of the Legion building. This included the cleaning of the basement, the paint¬ ing of the front of tne building, and the installment of a new stoker. Then they have bought new machines for our excellent machine shop. They have also purchased a ref rigerator for the cottage. As so many people are doing, the board is making plans to be completed after the war. One of these is the construction of a baseball diamond to the west of the school. These men meet the first Thursday in every month and, obviously, accomplish great things through their sincere interest in our school and in their jobs as being representatives of the community. 6 tfje Hot of Croton Point J igf) is cf)ool Eests If you are ever in need of advice, be it on how to tie your shoe string, or what course to take next year in high school, Mr. Erwin, our principal, is the man to see. Because he is always friendly and ready to lend a helping hand, he is one of the busiest men on our faculty. Then, as you leave Mr. Erwin’s office and step into the hall, you are liable to be greeted by a cheer¬ ful, Hi, there!” Who else could it be but our super” superintendent, Mr. Lindley? Known for his progressiveness and amiability, he, too, is one of the busiest men we know. But he is never too busy to give a word of advice or make a suggestion which sets us on the right course. Separately, these are two of the finest men we know. Together, they make the splendid team of principal and superintendent under whose guidance our school has pro¬ gressed to where it is today. € ut ' Ceacfjers arc interesting people.. .. Mrs. Miller, librarian, relates to Courtney Manders and the rest of her sophomore English class, some incident from their favorite book, Happy L a n d,” by MacKinley Kantor. It ' s much easier to saw a board in half now than it was once upon a time, as proved by our shop and mechanical drawing teacher, Mr. Church. Maryanne Cottingham helps Mrs. Seamonson, history teacher, tie one of the Bundles for Britain.” Elsa Vellutini and Pia Lencioni also aid in this worth-while project. Visual aids play an important part in Mr. Hindle’s teaching of agricul¬ ture and biology, as he is seen pre¬ paring the projector for his next class. Time marches on, from one hand to another, as Miss Cody gives Bill Smead his Time magazine so he may learn more about Civics. Miss Albright, home economics teacher, shows Mary Jane Cannon the fine art of making your home beautiful. Looks mighty complicated, doesn’t it? But to our chemistry teacher, Mrs. Cochran, the process of distillation is quite simple. Class-room chalk talk with Mrs. Scales, our math teacher, as she ex¬ plains an algebraic equation to Pat Brown and John Held. Mrs. Thomas, our choral director, looks over a musical composition as she relaxes for a few minutes in her homey” chorus room. Mrs. Mracek, our attendance di¬ rector, smiles at Lee Boyd, as they look over the senior class list. 9 Mr. Ready, our band direc¬ tor, at work, as usual, repair¬ ing someone’s clarinet. Miss Brown, who replaced Mrs. King the second semes¬ ter, checks Virginia Smith’s typing. Our senior English, speech, and debate instructor, Miss Mauck, gives us one of her pleasing smiles. Mrs. King, who left us at the beginning of the second semester, watches Miss Laute- bur, also a typing teacher, whose nimble fingers are keyed” for practicing what they both preach. In addition to his duties as coach, Mr. Ruby makes health interesting to the freshmen and sophomore boys. 10 ... ur Jfrienbg JWofit (Eager to J|elp Ub Wtytxi We Hre in j£eeb of utbance Miss Foulk takes time out from her gym class to show Pee-Wee,the commando purp, the intricacies of badminton. What a lot of nuts ' and bolts! But Mr. Hershey doesn’t look very puzzled. Could it be because he teaches machine shop? Mr. Watson, who teaches physics, displays that class¬ room smile while tinkering around on the static machine. Miss Aken, our journalism and freshman English teacher, wishes you a Merry Christmas from behind one of her win¬ dow displays. 11 WILBUR LOTTES Vice President of Class-President P.F.A. ARDITH BECKER Year Book Business Manager Student Council Co-president £s econb ar=ttmc Senior Clasisi §raimatesi Here they are! These four seniors kept our class running smoothly throughout the school year. Reading from left to right, we see Meredith Krost, president; Wilbur Lottes, vice-president; Bernice Bacon, treasurer; and Mary Maloney, secretary. BERNICE BACON Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Class Secretary 1, Class Treasurer 4, You Can ' t Take It with You,” D. A. R. Award, Debate 2-3-4, National Forensic League 2-3-4, Cadet Ensemble 4, Student Council 3, Latin Contest 2. EDGAR B. BAKER The Redeemer,” You Can ' t Take It with You,” George Washington Slept Here, American Junior Red Cross 3, Track 3, Casey, Illinois, High School 1. JOAN BECK The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, G. A. A. 1, American Junior Red Cross 2-3, Inklings Stall 4. ARDITH BECKER The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, Excalibur Staff, Business Editor, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Student Council 4, Librarian 2-3-4. 14 ROBERT BECKER Intramurals 3-4, The Redeemer,” American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Football Manager 1-2-3, Rifle Club 3-4, Basket¬ ball 1-2-3, Managers Club 2. ANNA BENDZA Excalibur Staff, photographer, Sunshine Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 4, Librarian 4. LORAYNE BENSON The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, Hall Monitor 3, Sunshine Club 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 2-3, Stamp and Bond Sales 4, Girl Reserves 1. MARGARET BLANKENSHIP The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 1-2-3-4. ELAYNE BLEIWEISS Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, George Washington Slept Here, Excalibur Staff, Business, Sunshine Club 2, G. A. A. 1-2, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Cheer Leader 4. LEE BOYD Intramurals 3-4, Americans Remember,” You Can t Take It with You,” George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff, Editorial, Debate 4, Speakers ' Bureau 3-4, Track 3-4, National Forensic League 4, Rifle Club 3-4. GALE BUFFENBARGER Americans Remember, The Redeemer. VIRGINIA BURBULIS The Redeemer,” Excalibur Staff, Editorial, Sunshine Club, 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 1, Librarian 3- ROSALEE BUSSE Americans Remember, The Redeemer, F. F. A. 4. MARY JANE CANNON Kouts High School 1, Americans Remember,” The Re¬ deemer,” American Junior Red Cross 3-4. n. n 15 BARBARA CHURCH You Can’t Take It With You,” George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff—Editorial, Triple Trio 2-3-4, A Ca- pella 2-3-4, Cheer Leader 3, Drum Majorette 4, Student Director 1-2-3-4, State Solo Contest Band Winner. MARY CLARK You Can ' t Take It With You, George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff—Editorial, Sunshine Club 1-2-3-4, Triple Trio 3-4, A Capella 2-3-4, B-flat Clarinet Quartet, State Contest Winner Clarinet Quartet, Outstanding Band Member. JOHN P. CLAUSSEN Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, George Washington Slept Here,” American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Entered Army Second Semester. RUTH E. CLIFFORD The Redeemer, Sunshine Club 2, G. A. A. 1, Girls’ Re¬ serves 1, Inklings Staff 4. LILAB L. DETHLOFF Horace Mann High School 1-2, Pep Club 4, G. A. A. 1-2. FRANK DOYLE The Redeemer,” Rifle Club 3-4. HILDA ENTENMANN Americans Remember, The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, Sunshine Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4. ILA FAUSER Pep Club 3-4, Excalibur Staff—Business, Sunshine Club 2-3, G. A. A. 1-2-3, Captain, G. A. A. Basketball. GLORIA FERRERO The Redeemer.” Pep Club 2-3-4, Hall Monitor 2, Excalibur Staff—Business, Sunshine Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Girls’ Ensemble 1-3-4, Inklings Staff 4. MILDRED FINKELSTEIN Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” Hall Monitor 4, American Junior- Red Cross 3-4. 16 PAT GERLACH The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, G. A. A. 1, American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 1, Inklings Staff 4. KATHERINE GLASSFORD The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, You Can’t Take It With You, George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff— Editorial, American Junior Red Cross 3-4., Girl Reserves 1, Inklings Staff 3-4. JIMMIE GRAPER Americans Remember,” Pep Club 2, You Can ' t Take It With You,” American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Rifle Club 3, F. F. A. 1-2-3, Torch Club 1. THEODORE GREIMANN Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff—Editor- in-Chief, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Track 4, Stamp and Bond Sales 3, Rifle Club 3-4, Torch Club 1. JOAN GUDENSCHWAGER Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” Excalibur Staff —Editorial, Sunshine Club 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Stamp and Bond Sales 3-4, Librarians 4, Lime Ridge High School, Illinois 1. RUTH HABENICHT The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3, G. A. A. 1, American Junior Red Cross 3. PHYLLIS HANIFORD The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, G. A. A.—President, Sun¬ shine Club 2, G. A. A. 1-2-3-4. KENNETH HECK Intramurals 2-3-4, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, Amer¬ ican Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Track 4, Inklings Staff 3-4. CHARLES HEGAN Intramurals 4, The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, Letterman ' s Club 3, American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Track 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Golf 3-4. BILLY HENDERLONG Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-4, Letterman ' s Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 1-2-4, Football and Basketball Managef 1-2-4, Track 1, Rifle Club 4, Three-year Graduate. 17 MARIE HENNIN Americans Remember, The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, Hall Monitor 3, Excalibur Staff—Business, Sunshine Club 2, G. A. A. 1, Girl Reserves 1, Librarian 4, Inklings Staff 4. PAT HICKMAN The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, Hall Monitor 3, Excal¬ ibur Staff—Business, Sunshine Club 1-3-4, G. A. A. 1, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Girl Reserves 1. WALTER W. HILL Tolleston High School 1, Valparaiso High School 2-3, Rifle Club 4. BERNICE HOEKSTRA The Redeemer, American Junior Red Cross 1-2. RAYMOND HOFFERBER Intramurals 3-4, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 3-4, American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Rifle Club 3-4. FREDERICK HOLLOWAY Intramurals 2-3, The Redeemer,” Class Treasurer 1, George Washington Slept Here, Letterman’s Club 1-2-3-4, Football Varsity 3-4, Track 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, F .F. A. 3, Football Captain 4, Basketball Varsity 4. JIM JOHNSTON Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 3-4, Class Treasurer 2, George Washington Slept Here, Let- terman ' s Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Track 3, Rifle Club 3-4, Algebra Contest 1. JOE JOLLIEF Intramurals 3, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, You Can’t Take It With You,” American Junior Red Cross 4, Rifle Club 3-4, Inklings Staff 4, Attica High School 1. BETTY J. KAISER Pep Club 2-3-4, G. A, A. 1-2-3. BILL KEEHN Intramurals 1-4, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 3-4, You Can’t Take It With You,” Hall Monitor 2, Excalibur Staff—Edi¬ torial, Letterman’s Club 3-4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Basketball Manager 4, Football Varsity 3-4, Track 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Golf 3. 18 JACKIE E. KERSTEN Pep Club 4, G. A. A. 1-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Girl Reserves 1. PATSY KICKELS Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, Excalibur Staff—Editorial, Sunshine Club 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 3, Girl Reserves 1, Librarian 2-4, Inklings Staff 4. BEATRICE KRIETER Americans Remember, The Redeemer, American Junior Red Cross 3-4. MEREDITH KROST Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Class President 3-4, You Can’t Take It With You,” George Washington Slept Here,” Sunshine Club 3-4, Cadet Ensemble 1-2-3, Triple Trio 4, A Capella 3-4, Student Council 1. ALICE KUIPER Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa, Iowa 1-2-3. ETHEL LAMIE Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Kankakee High School 1-2. pression seems to say, Well, for heaven’s sake!” as Gloria Ferrero shows off her senior skirt and Edgar Baker displays his senior cords. JACK LEESON Intramurals 3-4, Pep Club 3-4, Class Vice President 1, Letter- man ' s Club 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Varsity Football Captain 4. PIA V. LENCIONI Three-year Graduate, Americans Remember, ' The Re¬ deemer,” Excalibur Staff—Business,. Sunshine Club 2-3, American Junior Red Cross 2, Stamp and Bond Sales 3 Girls ' Ensemble 1-2-3, Cadet Ensemble 3. WILBUR LOTTES Vice President of Class 4, You Can ' t Take It With You,” George Washington Slept Here,” Hall Monitor 4, Letter- man ' s Club 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Golf 2, Basketball—Varsity 3-4. MARY MALONEY Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, Class Secretary 4, You Can’t Take It With You,” George Washington Slept Here,” Sunshine Club 1, G. A. A. 1, American Junior Red Cross 3-4. BETTY M. MEYER The Redeemer,” Excalibur Staff—Editorial, Sunshine Club, 2-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Stamp and Bond Sales 4, Girls’ Ensemble 4, Cadet Ensemble 4, Librarian 3-4. BILL MIKUTA Rifle Club 3, F. F. A. 2-3-4. LORETTA MYNATT The Redeemer, Pep Club 3-4, American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4. richard McCullough Intramurals 2-3-4, Americans Remember,” The Redeem¬ er, Letterman’s Club 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Football Varsity 4, Track 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Golf 2-3-4, Golf Team Captain 3. DARRELL V. McFADDEN Intramurals 1-2-3-4, Americans Remember,” Pep Club 3, Letterman ' s Club 3, American Junior Red Cross 1-2-3-4, Football Varsity 3-4, Track 3, Rifle Club 3-2, Entered Mer¬ chant Marine First Semester. MARY McFADDEN Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, G. A. A. 2-3-4, American Junior Red Cross 3. MAE JEAN McMICHAEL The Redeemer, Pep Club 3, 4, G. A. A. 1-2, American Junior Red Cross 3. BILL OSBORN Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” You Can’t Take It With You, Excalibur Staff—Photographer, Rifle Club 3. SHIRLEY PITTS Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 2-3-4, George Washington Slept Here, Hall Monitor 4, Amer¬ ican Junior Red Cross, Inklings Staff 4. LYLE PRENDERGAST Intramurals 4, Americans Remember, Letterman ' s Club 4, Football—Varsity 4, Rifle Club 4, Wolf Point High School 1-2-3. KENNETH RINGEN ’ The Redeemer, Pep Club, Letterman ' s Club, American Junior Red Cross, Football—Varsity 4, Rifle Club, F. F. A., Golf. DONALD ROTHSCHILD Intramurals 4, Pep Club, 4, Rifle Club 4, Ashkum-Clifton High School 1-2-3. DICK RUSSELL ' Intramurals 4, George Washington Slept Here,” American Junior Red Cross 4, Track 4, Rifle Club 4, Hartwick High School, 3 Year Graduate. CHARLES SAUERMAN Americans Remember,” Pep Club 2-3-4, Class Secretary 2-3, You Can’t Take It With You,” George Washington Slept Here,” American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4, Student Coundl 4. JOAN SCHAFER Americans Remember, The Redeemer, Excalibur Staff, Associate Editor, Sunshine Club 1-2-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2-3 Speakers ' Bureau 4, Cadet Ensemble 2-3-4, Tripe Trio 2-3-4, A Capella 2-3-4. IRMA SCHEIDT The Redeemer,” Pep Club 4, American Junior Red Cross 3. 21 BILL SEBERGER Intramurals 1, Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Class Vice-President 3, You Can’t Take It With You, George Washington Slept Here,” Hall Monitor 4, Excal- ibur Staff—Business, American Junior Red Cross 3-4, Hi-Y 1. Entered Army Second Semester. MARY EDNA SMITH Americans Remember, The Redeemer, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, George Washington Slept Here, Sunshine Club 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitor 2-3, American Junior Red Cross 4, Inklings Staff 4. VIRGINIA SMITH The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3-4, Sunshine Club 1-2, G. A. A. 1-2-3, American Junior Red Cross 2-34. NORMA JEAN SPINDLER Americans Remember,” The Redeemer, Pep Club 2-3, Sunshine Club 2, G. A. A. 1-2, American Junior Red Cross 3, Girl Reserves 1, Inklings Staff 4. ARNOLD STEUER Pep Club 3-4, Football Varsity 4. JOHNNY STRAKIS Rifle Club 3, F. F. A. 2-34. BETTY LOU TANIS Thornton Fractional High School 1-2-3. EVERETT TEAGLE Intramurals 3, Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” George Washington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff—Business, Debate 4, Speakers’ Bureau 4, National Forensic League 4 Boys’ Ensemble 4, A Capella 4. PAULINE TURNER Americans Remember, Clinton High School, Clinton, Illi¬ nois 1, Cerro Gendo High School, Illinois 1, Omaha, Ne¬ braska 2, Fisher, Illinois 2, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois 3. ELSA VELLUTINI Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” Pep Club 1-2-3, Hall Monitor 1, Excalibur Staff—Business, Sunshine Club 2-3,American Junior Red Cross 2-3, Three-Year Graduate. 22 BETTY ELLEN WERLINE Americans Remember,” The Redeemer,” George Wash¬ ington Slept Here,” Excalibur Staff—Editorial, Sunshine Club 2-3-4, Speakers’ Bureau 4, Girl Reserves 1, Librarian 3-4. EILEEN WESTBAY The Redeemer,” American Junior Red Cross 2-3-4. HAROLD WHEELER Americans Remember, The Redeemer,” Class President 1-2, You Can ' t Take It With You, Letterman’s Club 1- 2-3-4, Basketball and Track Manager, Football Varsity 2- 3-4, Rifle Club 3-4, Student Council 3, Entered Army First Semester. HARDIN WILLIAMS ’ Americans Remember,” Intramurals 1-2-34, You Can’t Take It With You, Letterman ' s Club 1-2-3-4, Football- Varsity 2-3-4, Track 2-3, Rifle Club 3, F. A. A. 1-3. Entered Merchant Marine First Semester. GLEN ZIESENISS Americans Remember, Rifle Club 3-4, Student Council 4, F. F. A. 1-2-3, Geometry Contest 2. NOT PICTURED ROBERT BARTHOLOMEW The Redeemer, American Junior Red Cross 3, Speakers’ Bureau 3, Brush and Palette 1-2. 1 THE 1943 WINTER WONDERLAND PROM Jean Palmer, prom queen, receives a beautiful bouquet form Mere¬ dith Krost, junior class president, while Mickey Isley, orchestra leader, stands by. THE JUNIOR CLASS IS SMALL BUT MIGHTY . . . AND BOASTS EXCALIBUR ARTIST BOB DITTMER A hearty cheer for this remark¬ able and youthful artist who did division sheets for our annual! Though a junior, Bob agreed to help with Excalibur, and we certainly rhank him for his contribution. May he have much success in his chosen field! JUNIORS RUTH ADKINS JACK AKEY JOHN BABINSCAK LENORE BARMAN WAYNE BATEMAN ELLEN BENDZA BEVERLY BLIMM NORBERT BOHLING DONNA BROWN SALLY BULLOCK EUNICE BUNDE MILDRED BUSSE PATRICIA CARL LORRAINE CARROLL JANE CHRISMAN JOSEPHINE CILEK DOROTHY CLAUS MARY ANN COTTINGHAM DON COWAN PEGGY CRAWFORD LILLIE DEUCHERT PHYLLIS DILLABAUGH ROBERT DITTMER GEORGE DLUZAK JOE DOBES WAUNITA DOTY THOMAS DOYLE LOIS FALKE 26 NADA GENTLEMAN RUTH JOAN GRAPER ' FRANCIS HENDERLONG ROSEMARY HOFFMAN LOIS HOLTZ DORIS HOOK GEORGE JOLLIEF ROBERT KERR DON KISSENGER LA VERNE KLINEFELTER IRIS LAWSON BOB LENNERTZ BOB LETTERER WILMA MANIS DONALD MATHEWS RAY MICHENER RUTH MIKUTA PATRICIA MORAN DORIS MURRAY JANICE MUZZALL CLARA NIEMEYER GAYLE NIKSCH BILLIE PARK JOHN PARRAMORE KENNETH PATZ PAT PENCE DORIS PIERCE ERNEST POST 27 BILL READY DICK REILLY SHIRLEY ROTHERMEL DOROTHY SAAGER BOB SCHMAL JENNIE SCHULTZ ELIZABETH SERAMUR BOB SHISLER BILL SMEAD ANNA STRAKIS DELORIS SULISTA ELANORE TREPANIER ANNA TUTZA JAMES UMFLEET ' HELEN WHITE ALLEN WHITEHEAD CHICQUITA WILCOX ALLEN WILLIAMS JO ANN WILLIAMSON MARY ANN WILLIAMSON KENNETH WOLFANGLE HELEN WORNHOFF ARTHUR YOUNG EUGENE JACKSON 28 SOPHOMORES, AND GROWING UP FAST One hundred and seventeen snappy sophomores started off the school year 1943 with the election of the following class officers: Dick Platt—presi¬ dent; Harry Lundgren—vice president; George Snip — secretary; Bob Richards — treasurer. After the holiday tourney the sophomores sponsored a dance, The 1944 Special,” featuring Johnny Horne’s Or¬ chestra. Ruth Clifford and Norma Jean Spindler distribute the eagerly-awaited Inklings t o members of Home Room 3. Look out, Joan! That snow¬ ball thrower is a pretty good shot! 29 SOPHOMORES CLAIRE AGNEW JANICE ALMY PHILLIS ANDERSON FLORENCE BARKER ALFRED BATTERMAN RAY BENSON BUD BLEIWEISS NORMAN BREYFOGLE BOB CARROLL VIRGINIA CARTER HARRY CLAUSSEN BOB CLEVELAND JEROLD DANCE DOROTHY DEWAR RALPH EINSPAR WILLIAM ENSWEILER DEAN FARSTER ROBERT FATE JUNE FAWLEY ANNA FERRERO MARY FIEGLE EVELYN FISHER WERNER FUCHS BETTY FUERST JOANNE FULK WILLIAM GLASSFORD MERRITT GLINSKI LLOYD GREIMANN LEROY GRIMES DELORIS GRUBBE EVERETT GUDENSCHWAGER LOUIS GUMBINER HARRIETT HABENICHT GLORIA JEAN HALL PATRICIA HARRIS CECIL HAYS DORIS HEDLOF JEAN HODDY PAT HOLDR1DGE ROSE MARIE HEGAN 30 JEAN HOBSON PAUL HOFFERBER KATHERINE HOLMQUIST ALICE HOWE JANE HUDSON PATRICIA HURST JEANNE JENKINS DON JOHNSON DON KAISER DON KALDHAL EUNICE KASCH WILLIAM ZURBRIGGEN BETTY KRUGER GENE KUBAL JACK LARSON ANNA LAUERMAN KENNETH LETTERER DAVID LEWIS BETTY JANE LISIUS JEANETTE LOTTES HARRY LUNDGREN JOHN McGUAM COURTNEY MANDERS donna McFarland JACKIE MIKUTA DONNA MUZZALL IRENE NAGY PATSY NIESES WILLIAM NICHOLLS STEVE ORDOG JEANETTE PALMER ROSEMARY PETROVICH RICHARD PIERSON BOB PITTS PHYLLIS PLASTER DICK PLATT GLOBA MAE POISEL RUTH RASCKA ROBERT RICHARDS EDWARD ROTHSCHILD 31 LYRA ROUHSELANGE BOB RUBLE JOAN RUDOLPH RUTH RUHEL BETTY RUZEK ORDELL SANDERS NORMA SATNAN CARL SCHEIDT THOMAS SCHIESSER CHARLOTTE SCHONEBECK EDWARD SCHULTZ JANET SHIELDS WILMA SIPE LAVERGNE SMITH OLETHA SMITH PHYLLIS SMITH GEORGE SNIP MARY STEGER CARL STEUER EILEEN STRONG NORMA SUTTON ROBERTA SUTTON MARIAN SWANSON MURIEL TADMAN IRMGARD TAUCK JUNE TAYLOR JACK UM FLEET MARTHA WEILAND JANE WESTPHAL ROGER WHITEHEAD SARAH NELL WILLIAMS CLARICE WINELAND DELORES WISE BOB WRIGHT PHYLLIS ANN WRIGHT CHARLES YOUNG 32 145 VERDANT FRESHMEN GRACE OUR HALLS Bill Pelton —President Lowell Baker —Vice President Tibbie Biegel —Treasurer John Held —Secretary Bewildered and shy until they became acclimated to high-school ways, these interesting freshmen have found a secure place in our life at C. P. H. S. To celebrate Thanksgiving, they sponsored a Turkey-Trot Dance on Nov. 19. 34 FRESHMEN WILLIAM ABRAHAM LOIS AIKEN SHIRLEY AIKEN LORRAINE ALLEN LOUISE AMATI LOWELL BAKER MADELINE BALLAS WILLARD BARKER BILLIE BEALL JUNICE BENEAKE ELIZABETH BIEGEL RUSSELL BLAKEMAN VERNA BLAKEMAN BETTY MAE BOSEL DWIGHT BONHEUR ALOYCE BOURESSA CORA MAE BRAHAM ROBERT BRANNON JEAN BRODIE PAT BROWN BETTY CAMPBELL CHARLES CAMPBELL ETHEL CLAUS PETIE CRAWFORD HAROLD DANIELS BETTY JEAN DONNEHL RAMON DECROW EUGENE DEFORREST LEROY DEWAR TOMMY DICKENS LYNN DILLABAUGH BILLY DEAN DUNN DUANE EDWARDS JANE ENGLE ELSIE ENTENMANN CLYDE FAUSER MARY FIELDS RUTH JOAN FISCHER DAVID FORD MARGARET FUCHS 35 0S r jAA f( lift v d il ' a EVELYN GOFF ROSS GRAEBER, JR. MINNIE GRAMMENZ DORIS LEE GRAPER MARYANNE HANLON NATHLIE HANNON LEONARD HAYES JUNIOR WOODS DONALD HEIN LAVERN HEIN SUZANNE HEINZE JOHN HELD HAROLD HENDERSON BOB HENLEY BETTY HILL BILLIE HILL MARGARET HINDLE LEWIS HOBSON DONALD HOFFMAN ALLAN HOLTZ JOAN HOOSELINE BETTY JEAN HORNER JEANETTE HUDSON PAULINE IRONS ANNA JACOBSMA LILLIAN JAEGER DONALD JENKINS DELORES JOHNSON HARRY JOHNSON MARY KAISER VIRGADELL KENNY ORVILLE KERSEY CAROL KESTLER SAMUEL KINNE EMERY KNOFF VIVIAN KOLAR RAYMOND KORS RICHARD KORS CHARLES KUEHL KATHERINE KUENNINGER 36 CAROL JANE LACROIX DALE LAMPHIER BILL LARSON ANITA LEWIS PATRICIA LINDZY DONALD LOTTES EUGENE LOTTES MARY LOU LOWE LILLIAN MARSHALL TOM MARSHALL ANNABELL MATHEWS CRYSTELL McELHENY ETTA MAE McFADDEN VIVIAN MEEKER DONALD MELCHER HOWARD MILLER ROBERT MORROW ALAN MURRAY GALE MYNATT IRVING NEWER PAT O’HALLORAN MARY OMAN HENRY OSIKA PHYLISS PATTEE BILL PELTON GERALD PETERS BOB PETERSON BETTY PIERCE ARTHUR PIPER BETTY PITTMAN KENNETH POST DONALD RANDOLPH MARJORIE READY CHERYL ANN REILLY LORENE ROBERTSON JOHN ROHRBACH, JR. JOHNNY WILLIAMS BOB SATNAN ALFRED SCHIESSER MILDRED SCHLUETER 37 JOE SCHNEIDER EVELYN SHULTZ JIMMIE SCOTT PHYLISS SERAMUR JAMES SHARPIN MARY SHIELDS FREDDIE SHUMAKER LEO SPANNAN PAUL SEEGERS FRANCES STEPHENSON RAYMOND STRONG HENRY SUESS ELENORE SUTTON ED SWOPE DELORES THIELEN ROBERT THOMEN HELEN TINIAN JOE TUTZA LILY AN VARTANIAN ALDA VELLUTINI MARILYN WAARICK ROBERT WEDGE CAROLYN WENDEL RHODA WILCOX Seems to be one-way traffic only from study hall at four o’clock in the afternoon. 38 tf)letu£ WHO PULLED THE TEAM TO WIN THE FIGHT? Hail to the lad in the helmet and pad, The boy of the pigskin and cleat. Lift him on high with a victory cry, And cheer him as well in defeat. B. Henderlong, E. Jackson, and B. Hill, student man¬ agers, prepare for the game. Members of the pep club and loyal town boosters support the team. Both Carnahan and Ruby Devote Efforts to Molding Gridiron Machine . . . Carl Carnahan who did such a fine job of starting the team off in a winning streak in the fall, was called into the Armed Service in mid¬ season. Malcolm Ruby, newcomer here from Centerville, has been with us but one year and has established a good record in both football and basketball. ©emongtrate a Jfigfjtmg Spirit Crown Point High’s athletics held its own in spite of the loss of one athletic director to the Service. Former football coach Carl Carnahan left at mid-season to train inductees in the Army. Al¬ though his loss was keenly felt, Mr. Malcolm Ruby capably took over the position and coached the team through the victorious season. This year’s record is one of the best in the school’s history. The Bulldogs wrapped up their victories at the end of the season and pulled out the title of Non- Conference Champs. Rielley Platt Schisler Cowan CO-CAPTAINS LEESON AND HOLLOWAY . . . elected to this honor of captainship by the squad for having played fast and well during an outstand¬ ing season. Leeson Brought Down After Making a Line Plunge Through Morrocco ' s Defensive A TOUCHDOWN IN THE MAKING . . . With Right-end Kenny Ringen there and ready to haul in the pass that scored Crown Point’s third touchdown against Renssalaer in a 19 to 0 victory. 45 FOLLOWING COACH RUBY ' S PLANNED STRATEGY . . . the team sinks bucket after bucket. Here’s evidence of one made in the game against Dyer in which we won with a score of 32 to 28. 46 OUR FIRST-STRING PLAYERS STUDENT MANAGERS DICKENS AND JACKSON PREPARE TO . . . COACH RUBY AND BOYS TAKE TIME OUT BETWEEN HALVES TO POSE give the works” to the boys on the floor as they aim Butch” for the journey. COACH AND SECOND TEAM PLAN POWERFUL OPPOSITION Snip, Platt, Hoffman, Coach Ruby, Lundgren, Williams, Lewis, Cleveland, Woods, Rohr- back, Abraham, Dance, and Lottes figure it out. STUDENT MANAGERS KNOW HOW IT ' S DONE Noontime Intramurals Furnish Relaxation and Constructive Play Cheer Leaders Jackie Mikuta Janet Palmer, and Elayne Bleiweiss spur the team on to victory with a Yea, team—Fight!” Jflustc Fifth row: R. Hegan, A. Bouressa, N. Hannon, S. Heinze, M. Smith, H. White, D. Hook, C. Reilly, F. Bakker, M. Krost. Fourth row: S. Rothermel, G. Ferrero, J. Palmer, J. Chrisman, A. Mathews, M. Tadman, D. Muzzall, P. Neises, B. Tanis. Third row: M. Ready, B. Bosel, B. Seramur, L. Rouhselange, M. Fiegle, B. Lisius, R. Mikuta, I. Tauck, P. Lencioni, B. Meyer, J. Mikuta. Second row: J. Taylor, J. Brodie, W. Doty, B. Dannehl, A. Howe, B. Pelton, B. Dunn, B. Dittmer, E. Teagle. First row: N. Satnan, M. Blakenship, M. Shields, P. Seramur, J. Muzzall, D. Sulista, S. Kinne, C. Fauser, E. De Forrest. EVERYONE THRILLS . . . This year our chorus gave two very fine concerts; one at Christmas and the other in the spring. Everyone who has heard these concerts has agreed that our chorus is truly an excellent one. Other groups that sang at these concerts were the A Capella Choir, Triple Trio, Cadet Ensemble, and the Boys’ Ensemble. The Hallelujah Chorus” was an important feature of the candle-light Christmas concert, while The Land of Hope and Glory” climaxed the spring concert. 54 Fifth row: B. Church, M. Clark, P. Harris, L. Carroll, P. Crawford. R. Adkins, D. McFarland, B. Ruzek, W. Sipe, B. Blimm, V. Meeker. Fourth row: N. Gentleman, L. Smith, M. Weiland, P. Plaster, B. Bacon, I. Nagy, P. Wright, C. La Croix, P. Pattee, C. Wendel. Third row: S. Bullock, L. Kleinfelter, B. Fuerst, R. Petrovich, A. Ferrero, L. Barman, D. Hedlof, M. Oman, E. Fisher, E. Schultz, C. Schoenbeck. Second row: F. Henderlong, B. Ready, E. Lottes, M. Swanson, P. Pence, P. Brown, D. Brown, J. Ru¬ dolph, J. Westphal, J. Almy. First row: D. Kaldahl, G. Jollief, D. Lottes, R. Blakemen, L. Hein, C. Agnew, S. Williams, M. Cot- tingham, V. Kenny, E. Biegel. WHEN CHORAL GROUPS SING LOVELY SONGS Mrs. Thomas, a fine musi¬ cian in her own right, is the head of our choral department. To sing under her direction is a fine experience for all. 55 Third Row: D. Kaldahl, B. Dunn, G. Jollief. Second Row: F. Henderlong, E. Teagle, B. Dittmer First Row: B. Pelton, B. Ready. Second Row: F. Henderlong, B. Dittmer, E. Teagle, B. Ready First Row: G. Jollief, B. Dunn, B. Pelton, D. Kaldahl. CAPELLA Perfect BOYS ' ENSEMBLE 56 Third Row: R. Adkins, J. Mikuta, H. White. Second Row: P. Lencieni, P. Harris, M. Cottingham, B. Meyer. First Row: B. Blimm, C. Niemeyer, D. Muzzall, B. Bacon, P. Brown. U eW aH ENSEMBLE CADET TRIPLE TRIO Third Row: L. Carroll, D. Brown, M. Swanson, R. Hogan. Second Row: M. Krost, M. Clark, B. Church. Third Row: D. Sulista, J. Schafer. Fourth row: P. Roll, L. Marshall, B. Dunn, M. Ebert, K. Third row: D. Kaldahl, J. Akey, B. Frederick, N. Westphal, L. Amati, G. Hall, C. Mathews, M. Agnew. Second row: H. White, B. Blimm, J. Held, D. Larson, L. Agnew, D. Russell, A. Vellutini. First row: M. Clark, J. Doty, D. Ready. WHEN THEY STRIKE UP THE BAND . . . This fine band, under the direction of Mr. Eldon Ready, is one of the most active organizations in the school. In the fall it became a marching band, performing various f intricate formations at the home football games . . . Band members also marched for A the SPARS recruiting . . . Another of their many accomplishments was brought to the It public’s eye when they supplied the musical background for the annual pageant . . . A ' X W Whenever music is needed the band is always ready to furnish anything from overtures | to marches . . . One of the honors received by the band this year was that of being chosen V to play at the Northwestern Teachers’ Association at Gary in mid-October ... To y further prove their versatility, each semester band members present a concert. These J 58 Fifth row: B. Church. Fourth row: J. Williams, A. Howe, B. Sauter, E. Teagle, J. Claussen, B. Lennertz, B. Connor, J. Everett. Third row: G. Jollief, H. Claussen, D. Tipton, J. Platt, B. Erler, F. Stephenson. Second row: G. Poisel, S. Kinne, B. Ensweiler, J. Dobes, C. Reilley, J. Rudolph. First row: P. Pattee, T. Swanson, M. Ready. ALL OF US STOP TO LISTEN! concerts include famous marches, such as Stars and Stripes Forever ; novelty numbers, Aj like Three Blind Mice at a Night Club Floor Show”; overtures, Eroica” and Morning, Noon, and Night, for example; semi-classical pieces, Stout Hearted Men”; popular num- Y H bers, like White Christmas” and Rhythmoods”; solo numbers featuring especially tal¬ ented members, such as Carnival of Venice,” a cornet solo by seventh-grader Boyd Con- J nor, and Flight of the Bumblebee,” a xylophone solo by Barbara Church; and numbers | directed by the student directors . . . This year only six students are graduating from the band, but each holds an important position and will be missed greatly. However, the chances are high for another excellent band next year. 59 Miss Albright and Lilab rejuvenate a jacket. Shovel it in, George! That new stoker will make the Legion Building hot in no time. Musta ' rained that day. Hall monitors discuss new ways to make people be where they ought to be when they ought to be there, whether they want to be there or not.” Committee plans S. S. S. scrapbook. . Government of the People, by the People, for the People ... Back row: Ardith Becker, president; Miss Cody, sponsor; Lavern Hein, secretary; Francis Henderlong, Alan White- head, Charles Sauerman, Dick Platt, Glenn Zieseniss, Lowell Baker, Bill Pelton. front row: Carl Steuer, Harry Don¬ nelly, Lorraine Carroll. Charles Sauerman believes in free speech and he dramatically speaks his mind to the amusement of fellow Student Council members. The Student Council, Crown Point High ' s House of Representatives, is composed of three members from each class. It serves as an intermediary between the faculty and the student body. Future Farmers of America Stress War-Time Agriculture Readme from left to right: Clyde Fauser, Merritt Glinski, Eugene Lottes, Ralph Einsphar, Tom Schiesser, Carl Scheldt, Mr Hindie, Harold Henderson, Wilbur Lottes, David Lewis, Bob Richards, Don Jenkins, Emery Knoff, Hnn ChTrles Bob Brannon, Alan Holtz, Wayne Bateman, Bill Mikuta, Raymond Kors, Donald Lottes R y ra 2 nd A S f tron «’ Campbell, Kenny Ringen, Johnny Strakis, Jack Leeson, and Fred Holloway. Mr. Hindle is F. F. A. faculty advisor, Wilbur Lottes is club president. In a few years these boys will be full-fledged farmers doing the important work farmers shall always have in America. The F. F. A. sponsored a dance at the Community Building during December. Sunshine Club Scatters Seeds of Thoughtfulness and Good Will During the school year the Crown Point chap¬ ter of the Indiana Sunshine Society has filled Thanksgiving baskets, made dozens of Christmas cookies as tray favors for the patients at the Tuber¬ culosis Sanitorium, sponsored a Rose Day and a Rose Dance, and sent representatives to the state convention at Indianapolis. Above Sunshine officers, Patty Hickman, vice president; Lorraine Carroll, corresponding sec¬ retary; Meredith Krost, president; Pat Pence, recording secretary; and Phyllis Dillabaugh, treas¬ urer; initiate candidates Ruth Graper, Betty Dar¬ nell, and Margaret Hindle in an impressive candle¬ light service at the Methodist Church, October 17. To the left La Vergne Smith and Jane Westphal are telling you, even though they know it isn ' t polite to point, to write that letter today, to the service man away! 65 HARD-FIGHTING ATHLETES WIN LAURELS FOR C.P.H.S. Reading from left to right: Coach Ruby, Bill Keehn, Jack Leeson, Alan Whitehead, Lyle Prendergas:, Jimmy Johnston, Billy Henderlong, Dick McCullough, Bill Smead, Charles Hegan, Wilbur Lottes, Kenny Ringen, Dick Reilly, Dick Platt, Don Cowan, Francis Henderlong, Carl Steuer, Bob Shisler, Bob Schmal, Fred Holloway, Bud Bleiweiss, and Don Mathews. Bill Keehn is the club president; Coach Ruby, the sponsor. These are the boys to whom we look gratefully for they have won many laurels for our school through their excellent athletic ability. They also found time to sponsor the Letterman’s Dance at the Community Building. A toast to the wearers of the Crown Point C. G. A. A. REALIZES IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHFUL EXERCISE Miss Foulk, advisor of the Girls’ Athletic Association, shows G. A. A.-ers the proper technique of playing basketball. These girls know that exercise and wholesome play re¬ sult in good feelings and good looks. As is the custom each year, this group sponsored an athletic carnival in March at the Com¬ munity Building. Reading from left to right: Back row. Vivian Meeker, Etta Mae McFadden, Pat Lindzy, Beverly Blimm (president), Sherrill Reilly, Carolyn Wendel, Margatet Hindle, Nathalie Hannon. Second rote: Oletha Smith, Ruth Atkins, La Vergne Hein, Katherine Holmquist, Tibby Biegle, Pat Brown. Third rote seated: Miss Foulk, Pat Hurst, Jeanette Hudson, Pat Carl, Sue Heinze, Evelyn Goff Ruth Mikuta. 66 Despite Scarcity of Essential Materials, Excalibur Comes Through Many long hours of hard work went into the making of our Excalibur. With the scarcity of paper, film, etc. our task was doubly hard. It has been fun though. And the staff hopes that you are as pleased with the results as we were in preparing it for you! Discussing the many problems of making a yearbook are, reading from left to right, Bill Keehn, sports editor; Barbara Church, associate editor; Katherine Glassford, junior class editor. Back row: Betty Werline, snap-shot editor; Ted Greiman, editor-in-chief; Mary Clark, associate editor; Betty Meyer, student photographer; Joan Gudenschwager, copy editor; Virginia Burbulis, freshman class editor; and Lee Boyd, senior class editor. Associate Editor Mary Clark, Editor-in-Chief Ted Grei- Here Mrs. Miller, Excalibur advisor, talks over plans with man, Associate Editor Joan Schafer, and Associate Editor Editor-in-chief Ted Greiman. Barbara Church decide on which would look the best in our Excalibur! Pictured here laboring” over im¬ portant plans are Excalibur Business staff members: Mrs. King, who left us at the beginning of the second semester; Ardith Becker, Business Manager; Elayne Bleiweiss, Pia Lencioni, Bill Seberger, Elsa Vellu- tini, Marie Hennin, Everett Teagle, Gloria Ferrero, and Pat Hickman. READY — AIM — FIRE!!! Reading from left to right: Joe Dobes, Don Cowan, Dick McCullough, John Parramote, Francis Henderlong, Bob Shisler, Tom Doyle, Billy Henderlong, Jack Akey, Dick Russell, Eugene Jackson, Bill Keehn (president), Ted Greiman, Mr. Erwin (Sponsor), Kenneth Wolfangle, Donald Roth- child, Glenn Ziesness, Bob Kerr, Charles Hegan, Kenny Ringen, Jimmy Johnston, Raymond Hof- ferber, Lyle Prendergast, Frank Doyle, Jack Leeson, and Bob Becker. To hit the bull’s-eye is the aim of the members of the Rifle Club. Judging from the keen eyes of these fine-looking boys, we’ll bet they do, every time! The club sponsored a Rifle Club Dance in March. Mrs. Seamonson, sponsor of our chapter of Junior Red Cross, is shown here with Ruth Graper, president; Pat Brown, secretary; and Nada Gentlemen, vice-president. Johnny McQuan, treasurer, was not present when the picture was taken. This year our group has been quite active stamping labels for the Senior Red Cross, sending packages to 23 Yanks in sick bay, sending food to the Chicago Service Men’s Center, giving a dance for the benefit of the U. S. O. and the service men’s recreation center. 68 JUNIOR AIDES HELP CIVILIANS AND SERVICEMEN ALIKE Steadies! A Familiar Scene! BACKING THE BOYS OVER THERE Does the money from the Stamp and Bond Sale check out right, Mrs. Miller? With Ruth Adkins and Marion Swanson to help, it should. Looks as if Miss Cody’s Home Room 3 has done it again! How about that, Home Room Agent Wilma Sipe? Did you get that coveted 100% today? To the tune of I’m Going to Buy a Paper Doll,” we hear Peggy Crawford and Donna Lu Brown sing¬ ing I’m going to buy a Cadillac in 1953, when my war bonds all come due. Nice thought, isn ' t it? 71 HOW ABOUT AN INKLING FOR NEXT WEEK ' S EDITION In Miss Aken’s little back room we find Nada Gentleman, Elayne Bleiweiss, and Joe Jollief supposedly hard at work on Inklings. Hum—looks like nice work if you can get it. Gloria Ferrero and Pat Gerlach seem well satisfied with their mimeographing, but Kat Glassford isn ' t too well pleased. What’s the matter, Kat? Is the print blurred? The entire staff with their sponsor, Miss Aken, is busily evaluating our school paper, Inklings, just off the press. Think they can improve it? 72 Library Provides Reading Recreation and Adequate Reference Help Betty Werline, Joan Gudenschwager, and Patsy Kickels, student librarians, straighten out the sec¬ tion of our library referred to most often by the intelligencia, i.t , the reference books. One of those people! Betty Furest looking on the card to find out how much my book fine is. Honest, Betty, I’ll bring my money tomorrow! Rosie Huffman, one of our many student libra¬ rians, is trying to talk someone into reading A Lantern in Her Hand.” With a smile like that to encourage us, anyone would want to read it. Mrs. Miller, our librarian, is engrossed in a search for a certain book in shelf lists. Need any help, Mrs. Miller? Mildred Busse, Josie Cilek, and Jennie Shultz are assisting with book store librarianship. 73 SENIORS PRESENT GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE OCTOBER 29. The deed to the old Fuller place is at last in safe hands. Steve is now showing it to Madge and Mr. Kimber. Rena Leslie, the actress, looks bored by it all as Mrs. Fuller disciplines her nephew, Raymond. Look, Newton! Here are your pants,” says Mrs. Fuller as she finds them among the debris of moving. JUNIORS TRY OUT FOR THE GIFT WHICH WAS GIVEN APRIL 21. At last the great day! Junior play try-outs. Here we see Mary¬ ann Cottingham, Pat Pence, and Don Mathews trying their hand at acting. Isn’t Pat the ideal mother for Dan though? Lor Carroll as Maureen, and Fran- nie as Dean make a good looking couple, don’t you think? Rosie Huffman as Harriet, Don’s daughter, seems a little young right now, but you just wait until she has her make-up on! Then you’ll see she.’s fifty. RESOLVED: THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD JOIN IN RECONSTITUTING THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS The debate team, composed of Bernice Bacon and Ruth Graper as negatives and Pat Pence and La Vergne Smith as affirmatives, is an important group in our school. At the inter-school debate meet at La Porte, our team, out of 17 other teams, tied for third place. Because they belong to the Metropolitan Debate Union, the team makes many trips to Chicago during the year, where they debate against the largest high schools in northern Illinois and Indiana. La Vergne Smith is practicing a speech for debate while Miss Mauck listens. It’s a serious matter, too! INDIVIDUALS COMBINE TALENTS FOR INTERESTING PROGRAMS This speech panel ma de up of Lee Boyd, Everett Teagle, Bob Schmal, and Frannie Henderlong, represents only one of the panel groups. These panels have given discussions before the Rotary Club, Women’s Club, Business and Professional Women ' s Club, War Mothers, League of Women Voters, and the American Legion. Miss Mauck is our very able debate and speech coach. Bob Lennertz seems convincing as he gives his oration, Our Sa¬ cred Honor.” Bob, along with other students of speech, belongs to the Speakers ' Bureau, which provides entertainment for clubs and organizations whenever Barbara is giving her speech about The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth.” She’s supposed to be having a toothache, but it looks Ah! A dramatic monologue! Rosemary seems to have After Munich” down pat. EASTGATE DRESS SHOP RALPH E. 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