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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1950 volume:

_ THE 1950 EXCALIBUR CROWN POINT HIGH SCHOOL CROWN POINT INDIANA PAGE ONE “An apple for our teacher on Mr. Erwin Day” The seniors pay tribute to a great engineer of human lives. THE 1950 EXCALIBUR ’ _ m Those words, “I’m expecting the best from you!” — that beaming smile — that twinkling eye — that firm grasp of hand — that listening attitude — that contemplative look — all add up to MR. ERWIN, to whom we, the students, would like to dedicate this yearbook. PAGE THREE THROUGH THE . . . AND THE “Mr. Erwin, I don ' t understand this.” “My schedule is all mixed up.” “Why do I have to do that?” “Mr. Erwin, Mr. Erwin . . . . ” Mr. Erwin answers all questions and ignores no one; he has time for all. With the coming of fall a new crop of green freshmen sprout in the halls of C. P. H. S. and are soon caught up in the whirl of foot¬ ball games, the marching band, the Senior Play, the initiation into clubs, the election of class officers, the preparation of Thanks¬ giving Baskets and the traditional Friday- night dances. PAGE FOUR YEAR WITH MR. ERWIN 545 STUDENTS OF C.P.H.S. . ■ The tune of a Christmas carol ushers in the winter season, busy with basketball games, Christmas Choral and Band Pro¬ grams, Student Council Decorations, Ma¬ chinist’s Tourney, the Holiday Tourney and ice-skating on the new rink. Seniors with but a single thought dream through spring’s activities: graduation— track meets, baseball — graduation — May breakfast, Rose Dance — graduation — Junior Play, G. A. A. Carnival — graduation — Award Day, Prom and GRADUATION. PAGE FIVE Co-operation is contagious when led by a principal such as Mr. Erwin, pictured addressing his staff. PAGE SIX IF by RUDYARD KIPLING If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you. But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting. Or, being lied about, don ' t deal in lies, Or being hated don ' t give way to hating. And yet don ' t look too good, nor talk ’ise; If you can dream—and not make dreams your master If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same: If you can bear to hear the truth you ' ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to. broken. And stoop and build ' em up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss. And lose, and start again at your beginnings, And never breathe a word about your loss: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on! with ind keep your virtue. Kings—nor lose the common touch, loving friends can hurt you, If neither If all If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds ' worth of distan Yours is the Earth and everything that And—which is more—you ' ll be a mi Mr. Erwin takes great delight in reading, collecting, and reciting poetry; however, he is seldom able to relax as comfortably as this and indulge in his soul-satisfying pas¬ time. PAGE SEVEN The difficult arts of balancing the budget and All of the educators of Northwestern Indiana maintaining good relations between the school are well aware of the ability of our principal and the community have been mastered by Mr. Erwin, our superintendent. Mr. Eve. SCHOOL OFFICIALS No school can boast of a more understanding and co-operative Board of Trustees than these: (1-r) Julius J. Griesel, Secretary; Walter A. McLean, President: Lowell C. Held, Treasurer. PAGE EIGHT Wedding bells rang for our Miss Ebel, a per¬ manent resident of room 9 and its ANNEX. The new Mrs. Schafer teaches Sophomore English, commercial arithmetic, and spon¬ sors the EXCALIBUR. The community benefits from the training in machine shop and mechanical drawing which Mr. Hale fur¬ nishes both in the high school courses and in night school. He also sponsors the Machin¬ ist’s Club. Mr. Cochran, who lives a life of danger amid test tubes, Bunsen burners, and students, teaches chemistry physics, advanced algebra, plane geom¬ etry, and sponsors the Science Club. A thrill a minute is guaranteed in Mr. Dean’s driver’s train¬ ing class. He also teaches agriculture and sponsors the F. F. A. and Camera Club. At home on every range (of music, that is) Mr. Ewing com¬ petently and patiently directs the band and chorus. Mr. Kyle, who teaches typing, bookkeeping, and commercial arith¬ metic, keeps this vicin¬ ity well supplied with competent clerical help. PAGE NINE This year was no exception in the production of a successful run of plays by our librarian. Miss Shelby. Mr. Snider, our new basketball coach, has already won the admiration and respect of students and faculty. He also teaches civics, health and gym. The Sunshine Society thrives under the sponsorship of Miss liick-enhuugh. who teaches general business, shorthand, and typing. Mr. Scales, our attendance d ir e c t o r. also teaches algebra, plane geometry, and sponsors the Student Council. PAGE TEN Ceasar himself would pick no one but our own Miss Swartz, sponsor of the Latin Club, to teach his native tongue. Students will agree that her Knglish and public speaking courses are also tops in interest. You had better know your facts before arguing with Mrs. Tyler, who directs the work of the debators and teaches Spanish and Freshman Knglish. Mr. ltuby, our chief biologist. reigns supreme in room 8A, the new science lab. Under his coaching our cross country and track teams have set new records. Ever seeking new ways of enlivening her history and civics classes. Mrs. Seamonson enchants them with incidents from the pages of the past.Miss Richards of the art depart¬ ment is one of our newly-acquired faculty members. Our high school artists whose murals decorate our halls show evidence of her be¬ hind-the-scenes coaching. The unusual is expect¬ ed and usually occurs in Miss Lauterbur’s English, journalism, and typing classes, for her journalistic arts extend far beyond her sponsorship of the INK¬ LINGS. Every year brings her back, we are happy to say, to the English Department and C. P. H. S. This year Mrs. Mracek teaches Fresh¬ man. Sophomore, and Junior English. I write no poem men’s hearts to thrill, No song I sing to lift men’s souls; To battle front, no soldiers lead; In halls of state I boast no skill; I just teach school. I just teach school. But poet’s thrill. And singer ' s joy, and soldier’s lire. And stateman ' s power—all—all are mine; For in this little group where still I just teach school Are poets, soldiers, statesmen—all; I see them in the speaking eye. In face aglow with purpose strong. In straightened bodies, tense and tall. When I teach school. And they, uplifted, gaze intent On cherished heights they soon shall reach. And mine the hands that led them on! And I inspired—therefore content, I still teach school. Mrs. Palmer, our cap¬ able girls’ gym and health teacher, also puts her time and talents into the G. A. A. If any occasion in C. P. H. S. called for food. Miss Porter, home economics teacher, would whisk it out of nowhere. She carefully plans our school lunches. PAGE ELEVEN The husky, rusty russel of the tossels of the corn, And the raspin’ of the tangled leaves, as golden as the morn; The stubble in the furries—kindo’ lonesome like, but still A-preachin’ sermuns to us of the barns they growed to fill; The strawstack in the medder, and the rea¬ per in the shed; The hosses in they’r stalls below—the clover overhead!— O’ it sets my heart a-clickin’ like the tickin’ of a clock, When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock. “When the Frost Is on the Punkin”— James Whitsomb Riley At every football game you see him—top coat and all; in every club organized he takes an interest. Whether behind the scenes offering encouragement or in front as the most entertained spectator, Mr. Erwin at¬ tends the Senior Play. As an appreciative music lover, Mr. Erwin listens to the band concert; with an approving nod of the head he surveys the Thanksgiving baskets. The division of labor between juniors and seniors in running the concession stand at the football games is an example of Mr. Erwin’s plea for teamwork. PAGE THIRTEEN FRESHMEN The officers of the freshman clas (seated, 1 to r) Janet Hedlof, tres Jerry Johnston, vice president, (standing, 1 to r) Don Nelson, Ralph Skoog, president. dA Mil SSaT ' ffiaSra- Early in the fall the Sunshine Society formally initiates into their organization those freshmen girls and new students who desire to join. Each year the membership increases as does the impressiveness of this ceremony. The solemnity of the occasion typifies the high principles to which this society is dedicated. Baise. Wendell Baker, Warren Baldwin, Bill Balias. Richard Balogh, Dean Becker. Joan Beckmann, Marjorie Beaker, Dan Beister, Don Bennett. Don Biggs. Aurora Bohling. Mary Mae Boles. Marvin Bond. Margaret Bond. Rose Borem, Helen Bower, Forrest Bower, Ann Marie Bowman, Tom Breyfogle. Robert Burkhalter, Lavaughn Burtner, Sherwin Carl, Darlene Cormican. Mollie Cron, George Dalton, Martha Davis. Nada Jan DeCrow. Kenneth Dever, Virginia Dickerman. Tom Doty, Connie Drummer. Anna Marie Dye. Eloise Frazier. Genevieve Frey. Ronald Friends. John Fritts. Robert Fry. Eugene Geisen. Loretta Glassford, Dorothy Jane Glazier. Alice Gray, Earie Greer, Peggy Hale. Frank Hall, Betty Hall, Shirley Harrison, Cleo Harsha, Tom Hayden. Barbara Hedlof, Janet Heiser, William Hendrickson, John Hill, Gloria Hobsen, Bob Hockbaum, Ann Hochsteller, Martha Holtz, Richard Hummel. Marietta Ivie, Priscilla Jaeger, Joseph Jacob, Paul Johnston, Jacquelyn Johnston. Jerry Johnstone, Tom Joens, Barbara Jordan, Wayne Kaveny, Lee Kedzo, Ed Kiefer, Judy Kerns. Rose Marie Kidd. Charles Kimberly, Beverly Klassen. Frank Kauffman, Caroline Kolar, Helen Kubal, Nancy Leach, Joe Lee. Nancy Lintner, Cecil Stephenson, Marilyn Luebcke. Corduia Jean Lunbeck. Sue McClenthen, Muriel McCullough, Marjorie McDaniel, Robert McGinnis, Sharon McKay. Bob Mihalovits, Richard Maniatakes, Bill Matthias. Kenneth Meadows. Robert Miedl. Robert Murray, Kenneth Niemeyer, Betty Niemeyer, Jerry Neises, Jane Nelson. Don Nicholls. Joan Ruth Osborne, Kenneth Pelton, Hiram Peterson, Viola Petry, Harry Poisel, Henry Reinerio, John Rhodes. Patsy Ann Rouhselange. Edith Seabloom, Walter Eugene Seramur, Carol Sergent, Vernon Shaffer, Kenneth Scheidt. Agnes Schiesser, Kenneth Schlobohm, Lee Roger Schroeter. Norma Scofield. Shirley Scott. James Sheaks, Charles Sigler, Betty Skoog, Ralph Slankand. William Slusser, Joan Smead. Jack Smith, Ronald Snell, Shirley. Jean Sons. Betty Sorenson, Donald Spurr, Don Stalnecker, David Stephenson. Shirley Stronach. Jessica Stuhlmacher. Robert Stuhlmacher. Joan Sullivan, William Surchik, Janet Sylvie. Cordell Teagle. Doris Thienes. Shirley Thompson, Jerome Thompson, Barbara Lynn Traves. Donna Rae Tullis. Elizabeth Ann Tutza. George Vandenburgh, George Verkler, Judith Marie Vincent, Robert Walker, Roma Weaver, James Weiland. Barbara Dean Wilcox, Lawton Wise. Roland Wood, Dora Wood, Jim Wood, Phyllis Ann Zellers, Eward D.FOOTBALL Although the football field was marked by losses, victory was scored along the sidelines. Not only the loss of games, but also the loss of a good player, Bob Kedzo, through a leg injury, strained the morale of the student body and townspeople alike. As always, good came out of this difficult period when the loyal businessmen paraded before the student body carrying placards denoting their faith in C. P. H. S. and its sportmen. The spirit of en¬ thusiasm and loyalty, thus displayed, was catching and Crown Point became, throughout the remainder of the season, one of the best-supported teams in the midwest. PAGE SEVENTEEN JIM FEDER, Co-captain VARSITY Sept. 9 Valparaiso 0 JIM AIKEN Sept. 16 Lowell 18 BUD BEAMAN Sept. 23 Merrillville 7 Sept. 30 Wirt 6 Oct. 7 Hobart 19 Oct. 14 Rensselaer 6 Oct. 21 Lowell 0 KENNY BLAKEMAN Oct. 26 Griffith 32 LOUIE CASSANI Nov. 1 Dyer 7 CHUCK EDGINGTON Nov. 5 East Gary 0 DON FOSTER BOB GERLACH GILES HALL ART HANDLEY KENNY HOFFMAN RESERVE Sept. 13 Valparaiso 0 Sept. 19 Hobart 26 Sept. 27 Merrillville 12 Oct. 4 Rensselaer 0 Oct. 12 Lowell 6 Oct. 18 Merrillville 6 Oct. 24 Griffith 7 TIM JOHNSTON BOB KELSEY PAGE EIGHTEEN FRED MEHRINGS SCORES DALE NELSON Crown Point 0 Crown Point 12 Crown Point 0 JOHN PALMER Crown Point 6 BOB PATTEE Crown Point 0 Crown Point 0 Crown Point 19 Crown Point 0 PAT REILLY Crown Point 0 JOE RETTIG Crown Point 18 DAVE RUBLE DICK SCHAFER MILTON SCHLUETER SCORES WAYNE STRONG Crown Point 0 Crown Point 13 Crown Point 0 Crown Point 12 Crown Point 40 JOHN TUTZA Crown Point 6 ALLEN WOOD Crown Point 7 PAGE NINETEEN VARSITY TEAM (row 1) B. Gerlach, B. Kelsey, D. Foster, K. Blakeman, M. Schlueter, L. Reynolds, A. Handley, J. Aiken. (row 2) D. Ruble, J. Feder, P. Reilly, C. Fate, L. Beaman, C. Edgington, B. Lundgren, F. Mehrings. (row 3) L. Cassani, K. Hoffman, G. Hall, J. Tutza, J. Rettig. J. Palmer, T. Johnston, D. Schafer, D. Nelson, R. Pattee, W. Strong. FOOTBALL MANAGERS (row 1) M. Algrim, G. Gerdt (row 2) R. Wise, J. Maloney RESERVE TEAM H. Buche, K. Shaffer, D. Spurr, R. Schlobohm, H. Pelton, K. Murray, G. Tutza, J. Letsinger, G. Van- denburgh. V. Sergent, S. Barr, D. McLean, D. Patz, B. Laney, J. Friend, J. Beck, J. Davis, B. Krampien, R. Patter¬ son, C. Sylvie. L. Wilcox, R. Hobsen, T. Johnstone, G. Middleton, B. Meadows, E. Gray, B. Larsen, T. Gruenhagen. J. Johnston, S. Burtner, D. Burge, B. Scheldt. J. Hand- ley, A. Teagle. Marching Band With the briskness that hails every football season we find our marching band, strutting majorettes, and cheer¬ leaders boosting the good sportsmanship of both spec¬ tators and players. This year the C. P. H. S. Music Department had the honor of playing host to the approx¬ imately 3000 students, parents, and guests attending the contest sponsored by the Northern Indiana State Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association. The tremendous task of feeding these guests was tackled by the P. T. A. We feel the visiting contestants found C. P. H. S. and the city gracious hostesses. A practice session in full swing. It is easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows by like a song,. But the man worth while is one who will smile, When everything goes dead wrong. (“Worth While” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox) CONCERT (row 1) A. Phillips, J. Teagle, J. Hooseline, P. Bunnell, A. Letsinger, C. Foley, M. Blinn, J. Rohrbach, J. Cutler, H. McCoy, J. Flegal, M. Schlaeger, C. Francis, B. Watson, E. Buche, B. Bullock, J. Everett, J. Smith, C. Dropsey. (row 2) J. Letsinger, J. Wilburn, B. Campbell, M. Erwin, E. Cutshaw, A. Akey, J. Niemeyer, J. Hedlof. J. Verkler, S. Scofield, E. Tullis, M. Paryzek, D. Teagle, L. Brooks, D. Traves, L. Kaiser, M. Phillips, B. Sigler. BAND OFFICERS Betty Bullock, vice-president A1 Phillips, president Joan Teagle, secretary-treasurer PAGE TWENTY-TWO BAND (row 3) S. Stephenson, R. Gumbiner, D. Carl, C. Vesely, R. Peterson, S. Hall, M. Dalton, K. DeCrow, D. Bennett, T. Johnstone, E. Sorenson, B. Alder, D. Bieker, B. McKay, B. Barnacastle, D. Dunkley. B. Schmal, D. McLean. (row 4) C. Rothermel, D. Glassford, J. Coash, A. Teagle, A. Dittmer, R. Palonis, J. Troxel, P. Carl, G. Brandt, B. Oram, B. Baldwin, J. Woods. D. Shearer. D. Schafer. (row 5) D. Patterson, J. Larson, E. Nagy, P. Reilly. DRUM MAJORETTES Gwen Harmon; Janna Rohrbach, drum major. (standing); Georgene Schmal; Lovena Williams (in front). PAGE TWENTY-THREE The Perfect Idiot (row 1) P. Bunnell, L. Howard, M. DeLaurier, J. Wolfe, R. Fuchs, E. Carlson, C. Glassford, F. Petry. (row 2) D. Dunkley, J. Seegers, T. Greimann. R. Barr, B. Schmal, Miss Shelby, R. Mitchell, E. Nagy, H. Moyer, T. Jenson. B. Kubal. Hi-Y Officers Noted for their good deeds about school, the Hi-Y boys keep the school and grounds clean and serve the school in any needed capacity. In addition they co-operated with the Sunshine Society in sponsoring a paper drive, dancing classes and the New Year’s Promenade. Members attended the Hammond Hi- Tri-Y conference early in the year. (row 1) D. Barr, secretary; R. Barr, president; B. Gerlach, vice-president, (row 2) J. Feder treasurer; D. Dunkley, chaplain. Sunshine Society Officers Ushering in the year with formal initiation of new members, the Sunshine So¬ ciety embarked upon a series of activities including the following: a paper drive, distribution of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, spon¬ soring of dancing classes, staging of the New Year’s Promenade and the Rose Dance, and finally, the hold¬ ing of the May breakfast in which new officers were in¬ stalled. Members attended the District Conference in Monon and the Golden anni¬ versary Conference in Craw- fordsville in March. (row 1) G. Aylesworth, vice- president; M. DeLaurier, president; P. Laney, treasurer. (row 2) P. Krost, corre¬ sponding secretary; J. Yance, recording secretary. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE (row 1) R. VanSlyke, B. Bullock, M. Phillips, J. Vance, E. Schofield, S. Zizkovsky, P. Rosenthal, B. Boyd, E. Oliver, A. Letsinger. (row 2) A. Phillips, W. Prange, J. Feder. R. Mitchell, P. Reilly, R. Laney, E. Buche. Room 9A may be small but what it pro¬ duces at the hands of such workers as these, has a mighty big effect on the student life of C. P. H. S. Excalibur A business in itself is t he publication of this yearbook and like ail other businesses it requires co-operation and an active spirit of initiative. The staff, from the editor down to the assistant ' s assistant, inspired by the fine man to whom the EXCALIBUR is dedicated, did all in its power to make it the best one possible. Deadlines, lost copy, ailing artists, and missing bones belonging to Herman the ghost writer, are only a few of the headaches the INKLINGS staff have to battle. They struggled bravely and despite everything turned out all the news in the true reporter’s tradition. (row 1) C. Fisher, K. Meeker, K. Barmore, J. Dunn, R. VanSlyke, E. Carlson. (row 2) M. Moe, G. Laubeker, L. Howard, J. Rohrbach, F. Petry, C. Bohler. (row 3) D. Barr, D. Dunkley, D. Deitel, L. Bratton. R. Barr. Spanish The Spanish Club, a traditional club of the school, was established to promote greater interest in Spanish and increase fluency of speech. This year the Spanish students caroled in the halls be¬ fore the Christmas Vacation. (row 1) M. Paryzek, J. Vance, J. Shimko, J. Rohrbach, R. VanSlyke B. Oram, B. Watson, B. Kozma. (row 2) J. Troxel, B. Boyd, D. Vallee, E. Dickerman, C. Dropsey, M. Warren, J. Relyea. Latin The Latin Club, although incor¬ porated in class time, is none the less active. Slides of early Roman life along with a climatic event, such as a Roman play staged last year by the second year class for the benefit of all Latin students, enlivens the study. (row 1) J. Bildz, D. Knibbs, J. Kimberlin, W. Prange (row 2) P. Rosenthal, M. Saager, A. Hathaway, M. Moe, L. Fauser, J. Brown, M. Huppenthal, E. Turnquist, D Petrovich, G. Schmal, J. Rohrbach, M. L. Sigler. (row 3) Middleton, J. Mikuta, D. Barr, R. Frederixon, J. Scott, M. Sharp, M. Schleager, J. Benson, E. Cutshaw, A. Teagle, J. Letsinger. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT Hi-Y These boys who have met the challenges of understanding them¬ selves and others under the lead¬ ership of Mr. Erwin are better prepared to meet life’s problems. (row 1) A. Hurst. G. Vandenburg, J. Jeager, R. DeCrow. R. Fritts, G. Hall. D. Barr, B. Gerlach. R. Barr, D. Dunkley, B. Kubal. (row 2) B. Palonis, E. Buche, D. Dedmon, J. Straka. B. Willmore. E. Nagy, D. Schafer, H. Jobens, R. Fathke, B. Lundgren, R. Mitchell. B. Alder, T. Jenson, R. Holtz. (row 3) P. Carl. B. Scheldt, D. Hoffman, C. Sheaks, D. Brink, J. Biegel, J. Davis, G. Cron, L. Beaman. B. Barncastle, B. Pavlik, S. Barr, J. Beck, K. Blakeman. P. Reilly, E. Gray, R. Campbell, H. Petry, B. Baldwin, D. Foster. Lettermen The Lettermen sprang into act¬ ion this year by staging a Variety show directed by Miss Shelby and sponsored by Coaches Carnahan and Snider. The spirit with which our athletes tackled this job was comparable to their manner of tackling their opponents in a game, and, as a result, gate receipts were high. (row 1) J. Feder, C. Hoevet, C. Edgington, J. Tutza, E. Buche, J. Warner, R. Barr, D. Deitel, D. Dunkley, J. Palmer. (row 2) B. Gerlach. D. McLean, R. Mitchell, F. Mehrings, L. Beaman, G. Gerdt, T. Platt, J. Rettig, J. Aiken. (row 3). A. Phillips, T. Jenson, M. Schlueter, M. Wood, P. Reilly, T. Neises, B. Kedzo, J. Maloney, E. Nagy, T. Johnston, B. Will- more, C. Fate, A. Handley. PAGE TWENTY-NINE Then pealed the bells more loud and deep “God is not dead; nor doth He sleep! The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peace on earth, good-will to men!” “Christmas Bells”— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow With true Christmas spirit, Mr. Erwin was the chief admirer of the Christmas decor¬ ations and the Christmas Cantata. Adapt¬ able to every situation, our principal be¬ came the Booster Club’s pride and joy, for he never missed a basketball game. With a concerned expression Mr. Erwin consulted with worried seniors faced with possible credit shortage at the turn of the semester. Not one to miss a chance for a good laugh, however, our principal let loose with his hearty chuckle at the Letterman’s Variety Show. Setting a tradition which is to be elabor¬ ated upon each year, the Student Council decorated the entrance to C. P. H. S. in a manner never before attempted. Such decorations as these stimulated pride in our high school. Abshire. Jeanne Adams, George Adams. Glen Aiken, Janet Alder, Billy Balogh, Ed Barnacastle, Bob Barr, Kenneth Beauchamp, Geno Beck. James Becker, William Bednarsky, Lily Ann Benson, Betty Bernhardt, Charles Berry, Loren Bildz, James Blakeman. Kenneth Bohler, Barbara Bremer, Dolores Brown. Joyce Buche, Herbert Burge, Donald Coash, Joyce Coppage, Betty Janne Cunningham, Donald Cutshaw, Edward Dankert, WTlIiam Dannehl, Mary Lou Davis. Jim Wirtz. John Dedmon, Donald Downey. Greta Doty, Alfred Dropsey, Candace Ebert, Jacqueline Epyed. Joey Elliott, David Erwin, Marilyn Eshelma'n, Marilyn Everett, Janice Fathke, Roland Fisher, Carolyn Fischer, Elmer Flegat, Joan Flynn, Bonnie Foley, Connie Ford. Violet Foss. Marjorie Gerdt, Gordon Gibbs. Jerry Glassford, Donna GruenTiagen, Ted Handley. John Hann, Mary Harmon, Gwendolyn Hedges. Don Henderlonq. Bob Horton, Janet Hummel. Gerald Huppenthal. Mary Hurst, Allen James. Sharon Jones, Doris Kain, Kenneth Kaska. Bonnie Yocum. Ralnh Keithlev. Mary Jane Kiel. Henry Kimberlin, Jerry Klingerman, Dorothy Klein. Ramona Knibbs. David Kors. Vernon Krampien. Bob Laney. Robert Larson, Buddy Larson. Gerald Letsinger, James Luebcke. Norbert Lundgren, Robert MacKenzie. Ann Margaret McCoy, Helen Marie McLean. Don McWilliams. Donna Mahoney. Dennis Melcher, Diane Meyer, Mildred Mick, Laurance Middleton. George Mikuta. Joel Molden, Anna Moore. Marilyn Mosier, Alice Moyer, Jacqueline Nice. Donna Oram, Barbara Palmonari, Victoria Patterson. Richard Patz. DonaTd Pavlik. Robert Peterson, Barbara Petrovich, Dorothea Platt. Tom Poisel, James Prange, William Prouty. Peggy Reynolds. Marilyn Rosenthal, Phyllis Ann Saberniak, Arlene Saberniak. Francis Scheidt, Bob Schlaeger, Marjorie Schlink, Robert Schmal, Georgene Scott, Joan Shearer, Donald Shimko. Joy Shipley, Barbara Sigler. Mary Lou Smith. Betty Spurr, Mary Stokes. Evelyn Stuhlmacher, Shirley Teagle. Allen Throw, Marilyn T urnquist. Ellen Valenti, Elizabeth Vesley. Carolee Wagner. Betty Wasserott. Clayton Watson. Betty Whited. Marion Wilburn. Jackie Williams, Lovena PAGE THIRTY-FOURBASKETBALL Since Merrillville has been un¬ beaten by us for several years, she served as a victory cry to C. P. who defeated that school twice this year. Both games were action-packed, as evi¬ denced by these pictures. A rearranged basketball team made its debut this year, did well, and promises to do better in the future. The “gang” chalked up eight wins and ten losses which is a forty-four percentage. At one time in the conference race our “hoopsters” were tied for second place, which is really getting up there. Predictions are that in the coming years Crown Point will be feared by the best and we believe this will be true. PAGE THIRTY-FIVE Tim Johnston Elwyn Buche Pat Reilly Doc Dietel Bob Kedzo Don McLean Pat Reilly Dick Schafer Doc Dietel Dick Schafer RESERVE Merrillville Hebron Morocco Gary Bdison Lowell Wirt Dyer Griffith Hobart Knox Merrillville Kouts Portage Lowell — t Gary Hobart PAGE THIRTY.SIX VARSITY: (row 1) L. Reed, D. Schafer, B. Willmore, D. Dietel, Elwyn Buche (row 2) 0. McLean, A. Phillips. T. Johnston, J. Csonka (row 3) A. Wood, T. Jenson, P. Reilly RESERVE: (row 1) B. Larsen, H. Buche, J. Letsinger, D. Knibbs, S. Barr (row 2) B. Laney, D. Patz. D. McLean, K. Kain, J. Beck FRESHMAN SCORES: VARSITY RESERVES Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Griffith Rensselaer Valparaiso Hobart Rensselaer East Gary Portage Crown Po Crown Po Crown Po Crown Po Griffith Hobart Rensselaer East Gary Freshmen: (row 1) B. Meadows, K. Shaffer, S. Burtner, J. Johnston, E. Gray, R. Skoog, J. Friend, E. Zillers, R. Wise (row 2) D. Balough. D. Spurr, W. Heiser, J. Leach, J. Wood, J. Smead, B. Hobsen, T. Johnstone (row 3) R. Stuhlmacher, C. Sylvie, Mr. Isley, D. Sorenson, T. Harsha, L. Wilcox Cheerleaders Rain or shine, win or lose, our cheer¬ leaders, Connie Foley, Peggy Cutler, and Carol Glassford, were on the job with the Booster Club at every game to stimulate the team and public. We realize that the new yells took many hours of preparation in order to be effective and we feel the response they received for this enthusiastic work was a reward in itself. More thrills from the Merrillville game. Triple Trio (row 1) S. Thienes, S. Lunbeck, M. Blinr., K. Meeker, (row 1) M. Moore, B. Steuer, P. Laney, B. Bullock, J. Teagle Choral Groups The choral department of our school graced the following occasions of C. P. H. S. and local activities. The complete chorus participated in the Christmas Cantata; the A Cappella served as a vocal background for the Christmas Religious Assembly while the Triple Trio served in like manner at the Thanksgiving Religious Assembly; at various times throughout the year the Triple Trio sang be¬ fore the Methodist Women’s Club, the Presbyterian Men’s Club and Ladies’ Club and the P. T. A. meeting. PAGE FORTY-ONE A CAPPELLA Student Council trow 1) E. Buche, C. Francis, J. Teagle, J. Vance, S. Lun- beke, C. Foley, J. Beckman, G. Middleton (row 2) J. Seagers. D. Meadows. A. Handley. R. Mitchell, R. Skoog, D. Patz. T. Johnston, D. Foster (row 1)) C. Francis, Treasurer; J. Vance, Secretary (row 2) T. Johnston, Vice-President; R. Mitchell, President “You’ve got that hungry look. Why not buy an ice-cream bar?” asks Carmen Francis on our Friday night rendevous. . ... By the way, whatever happened to those T. V. sets and coke machines for each class room Roger promised us? We haven’t noticed either that every boy has a girl on each arm or that each girl has to ration her dates because the boys are pounding her doorstep. But we have noticed the Christmas and spring decorations and en¬ joyed our convocations planned by the Student Council. PAGE FORTY-THREE Debate (row 1) A. Tullis, M. Erwin, B. Jaegar, M. Schlaeger, D. Petrovich (row 2) T. Dickerman, E. Dickerman, R. Patterson, E. Cut- shaw, R. Kubal, A. Teagle We thought it would be interesting to explain exactly what our speech department and debaters participate in throughout a year’s time, so here is the outcome of our investigation: Students interested in speech may enter contests and activities in the following fields of competition: radio, poetry, extemporaneous speaking, original oratory, hum¬ orous declamation, dramatic declamation, oratorical dec¬ lamation and debate. Our debaters participate in the following activities throughout the school year: They attend the Purdue De¬ bate Conference in December at which they hear dignitar¬ ies debate; they join eight other schools in the Calumet region in the Calumet Forensic League; over a period of months they debate with sixteen Indiana and Illinois schools belonging to the Metropolitan Debate Union; they enter the National Forensic League Contest in which all N. F. L. schools participate and from which a first place winner is chosen to attend the contest of the forty-eight states; they enter the Indiana High School Forensic Associ¬ ation state contest for all events for Indiana schools; they accept invitations to debate with other schools in Indiana and Illinois on Saturdays; and, finally, they frequently are called upon to speak before local service clubs. It may be pointed out also, that the National Forensic League assigns point values to each rating in all events (i. e. radio, poetry, etc.) and degrees which signify speak¬ ing progress are awarded its members. PAGE FORTY-FOUR (row 1) E. Claus, C. Vogt, D. Barman, H. Jebens, B. Willmore, B. Kelsey, F. Mehrings. (row 2) B. Beedle, D. Hoffman, D. Ruble, D. Prendergast, D. Klein, B. Griffin, J. Csonka, V. Beneke, J. Horejs. MACHINISTS’ CLUB The machinists seem to have been very dance-minded this year, spon¬ soring the dances after the Morrocco game, the Merrillville game, and their tourney, which is an annual event of great interest to basketball lovers. Numerous jaunts to the Museum of Science and Industry, American Foundry, Ford Assembly Plant, and McGill’s Factory at Valpo have provided practical education in their field. For the shop, one of the best in this part of the state, the boys purchased a new machne and painted the machines already installed. JUNIORS The officers of the junior class are: (seated, 1 to r) Carmen Francis, secretary; Donald Theis, president (standing, 1 to r) Tim Johnston, treasurer; Betty Jaeger, vice-presi¬ dent (row 1) Floyd Adams, Lloyd Adams, Don Alder, Kay Barmore, Bud Beaman, Ruth Beneake, Vernon Beneake, John Benson, James Biegel. (row 2) Mildred Blinn, Marianne Bock. Barbara Boesel, Jean Boyer, Gemma Brandt, Lyle Bratton, LaVergne Brooks, Elwyn Buche, Betty Bullock. |row 3) Betty Burrage. Ray Campbell, Philip Carl, Betty Cilek, Eugene Claus, Ed Dickerman, Donald Dietel, Joan Dunn, Patricia Echterling. (row 4) Barbara Ellery, John Esser, Mary Helen Eve, Lois Fauser, Don Foster, Carmen Francis, Kathleen Franzak, Reider Frederixon, Beverly German (row 5) Richard Gibbs, Emert Grapper, Robert Greiner. Virginia Grundler, Rosaline Gumbiner, Pat Hanlon, Ann Hathaway. Clarence Hein. Donna Herrington. Hill. Jacqueline Hinton, Janls Hoffman, Kenneth Hoosellne. Joyce Horejs. James Johnston. Tim Kaiser. Lavonne Kelsey. Robert Kors. Annette Kozma, Emma Krost. Paula I«aCroix. Janice I aney. Pat Madsen. Rosebud Meeker. Karen Meyer. Robert Moe. Marian Nelson, Don Oliver. Elaine O’Sullivan. Marilyn Paryzek. Martha Pattee. Robert Paulsen. Marcella Paulson. Mary Pelton. Della Peterson. P'chard Phillips. Allan Phillips. Murftorle Piper. Barbara Plants. Herschell Pratt. Carole Reed. Betty Reed. Damar Reilly. Pat Roberts. Beverly Snaiter. Marilyn Schlobohm. I-ols Scott. Rita Shafer. Dick Sharp. Marian Sheets. Joan Smith. Barbara Smith. Joann Sons. Catherine Sons. LeRoy Stlener. Kathryn Stokes. Carol Straka. John Stronaeh. Ruth Strong. Wayne Sullivan. Joan Teajtle. Joan Thels, Donald Troxel. Joan Tutza. John Vance. Jane Van Slyke. Roberta Warner. James Warren. Marcia Watson. Dollie Werllne, I� la Whitehead. Joyce Wise. William Wood, Allen Worsley. Eva Wyckolf, Robert PAGE FORTY-SEVENSPRING I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils, Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. By March 21 students are crossing off the days between the first day of spring and that encircled May 26. At the same time Mr. Erwin is busy en¬ circling the lack of credits, signing diplomas, arranging for baccalaureate and commencement services and tabu¬ lating the character scoring which de¬ termines honor society members. Sand¬ wiched in between these most import¬ ant activities Mr. Erwin acts as main speaker at the May Breakfast and takes an active interest in track. Behind that warm clasp of hand and congratulatory remark to each sen¬ ior at commencement stands not only the principal who guided those under his care to their present achievement, but also a friend to be cherished. For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. The Daffodils — William Wordsworth An annual spring event—the rol¬ licking Sadie Hawkins’ Dance with its weird costumes and marriage license bureau to which the happy girls drag their happy (?) victims. PAGE FORTY-NINE Crown Point’s track season can be summed up in the following records: in the Little-four Meet they placed last; in the Triangle Meet Crown Point came out on top; C. P. bowed to Whiting; again she trailed behind Chesterton and N. Judson; and finally, in the Calumet Conference Meet C. P. placed sixth. Ron Barr, our school’s fleet-footed boy-wonder, captured first in both the mile and the half- mile in the sectionals. Moreover, he placed seventh in the state, and piled up a 4:42 record in the mile and a 2:95.2 record in the half-mile for the year. In Cross-country the average standing of the individual members for the year was as follows: R. Barr, one; D. Dietel, 2 and one-third; J. Csonka, three and two-fifths; A. Phillips, four and one-sixth; J. Warner, four and one-third; D. Bennett, six and one-half; B. Pavlik, seven and one-half; R. Skoog, seven and three-fifths; D. D ' unkley, nine and one-third. Ron Barr— C. P.’s pride and joy. Track managers: Betty Jaeger and Dwight Herring- PAGE FIFTY SCIENCE CLUB The records of students from C. P. H. S. who are now attending colleges and universities indicate that those who belonged to the science Club are making a creditable record in their new science classes. A few students have achieved outstanding success in this field of study. What better proof can there be than this that the semi-monthly meetings of the science Club are worthwhile and of great value to the individ¬ ual. The informality of the meetings in which experiments are made, adds to the students enjoyment of chemistry and physics. The F. F. A. has attended many contests and judgings—vegetable judging at Purdue, the F. F. A. Grain Judging Contest, and the Muck Crop Show. They prepared crates for the Country Corn Show, which all of the boys attended, and at which C. P. took four out of the five first places. In addition the members of the cssociation attended the Indianapolis International Dairy show and the Chicago International Live Stock Show. Standing: T. Greimann, R. Fuchs. B. Boyd, D. Barr, M. DeLaurier, R. Kubal. Seated: G. Aylesworth, J. Feder, T. Jenson, G. Glassford Almost Summer Let a cream yellow convertible take his girl? ! Not Paul! Even if he has to study (such an abhoring thought), he’ll fight until the last exam question for both girl and grades. Junior, the innocent-looking kid-brother, is hardly deemed capable of being an ardent lover, but it is so discovered. OFFICERS SPORTS HEADS (row 1) Marge Phillips, secretary; Betty Lois Fauser, softball; Joyce Hooseline, minors; Joan Roushelange. Bullock, reporter. basketball; Pat Laney, swimming; Connie Foley, volley ball; Flo Petry. soccer. (row 2) Joan Beckman, president; Mildred Blinn, vice-president. An interpretive dance done by girls of the G. A. A. What would a G. A. A. Carnival be with¬ out tumbling? Tramp—tramp—tramp the girls are marching. G. A. A. The swimming parties were discontinued this year, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the G. A. A. girls, and they raced through the rest of the year’s activities. Basketball, soccer, volley ball, baseball, and track went on as usual. The girls had to stop their feverish practicing for the carnival to spend a gala day at the Girl’s onference at East Chicago Roosevelt. Out¬ standing members were announced, seniors received their record cards, and next year’s officials were picked—all in 1950, the banner year for the G. A. A.! PROM Transported to scenes off the streets of Paris, juniors and seniors, along with their guests, danced to the music of Buddy Everett and received refreshments at the hands of French waiters in the Cafe La Rue. CAMERA CLUB (row 1) R. Smith, J. Wood, A. Balias, B. Hobsen, P. Carl. (row 2) B. Jaeger, P. Cutler, F. Petry, C. Rothermel, M. Warren, B. German, J. Fritts. (row 3) J. Johnston, J. Biegle. E. Dickerman, H. Petry, R. Skoog, F. Jorbin, E. Gray, R. Kubal, M. Whited. Because it was a club formed late in the school year, the Camera Club had a minimum of publicity in the fall. Once it was organized under Mr. Dean, it became active and staged an exhibit of prize winning photographs taken by high school students of the state. We anticipate hearing more from this club in future years. PAGE FIFTY-SIX E. Blinn, P. Prouty, A. Frltts, R. Marshall, G. Aylesworth. ROSE DANCE This year Rhodora Marshall was crowned queen of the annual Rose Dance, and was presented with a dozen red roses by Vangie Blinn, president of the Sunshine Society. MAY BREAKFAST After the annual May breakfast, held in the Presbyterian Church last year, officers for the following year were installed. Guests at the breakfast included the women of the faculty and Mr. Erwin who gave the address. The tables were decorated in the Sun¬ shine colors—yellow tapers on white table covering—and May flowers bedecked the hall. PAGE FIFTY-SEVEN (row 1) G. Gerdt, D. Ford, J. McGinnis, B. Gerlach, J. Seegers, D. Dunkley, D. McLean, A. Phillips, T. Platt. (row 21 B. Kedzo, D. Hoevet, C. Edgington. B. Phillips. 33. Tipton, T. Jenson, S. Barr, G. Middleton. Baseball The “dugout boys” had a 50-50 season this year, winning five and losing five. The majority of the wins were conference games. Four wins out of seven conference games is a good average, boys, and the way it looks now those big bats will be swinging hard for many more years. Conference C. P. VS. East Gary 0 7 Griffith 10 6 Edison, Gary 3 1 Dyer 5 4 Wheeler 10 1 Merrillville 0 3 Lowell 2 8 Hebron 2 13 Merrillville 10 3 Lew Wallace 1 9 PAGE FIFTY-EIGHT (row 1) J. Howe, A. Letsinger, B. Boyd, L. Howard, M. Krampien (row 2) R. Kubal, R. Mitchell, D. Barr (row 1) G. Aylesworth, F. Petry, P. Cutler, L. Ashcraft, S. Zizkovsky (row 2) M. De Laurier, J. Seegers, J. Aiken, D. Diddie NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Each year the faculty chooses fifteen percent of the graduating class for membership in the National Honor Society, sponsored by Mrs. Tyler. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. PAGE SIXTY Senior class officers (row 1) Betty Peterson, secretary; Shirley Zizkovsky, president (row 2) Jim Aiken, vice-president; Jerry Seegers, treasurer This I behold, or dreamed it in a dream:— There spread a cloud of dust along a plain; And underneath the cloud, or in it, raged A furious battle, and men yelled, and swords Shocked upon swords and shields. A Prince’s banner Wavered, then staggered backward, hemmed by foes. A craven hung along the battle’s edge, And thought, “Had I a sword of keener steel— That blue blade that the king’s son bears,— but this Blunt thing;” he snapped and flung it from his hand, And lowering crept and left the field. Then came the king’s son, wounded, sore bestead, And weaponless, and saw the broken sword, Hilt-buried in the dry and trodden sand. And ran and snatched it, with battle-shout Lifted afresh and hewed his enemy down, And saved a great cause that heroic day. “OPPORTUNITY”—Edward Rowland Sill The class of ’50 whizzed through their last year at C. P. H. S. by doing everything from presenting “The Perfect Idiot” to selling sandwich spread to help pay for that all important cruise on the Great Lakes. They began the year with a bang donating their time and cold noses for the cause of the concessions stand at football and basketball games. The more ambitious souls took part in the two paper drives and scrap drives. An employment service for seniors was one of the projects supported by the class, and senior pins shone on many a proud chest. PAGE SIXTY-ONE Aiken, James—Science Club; class officer (pres. 3, vice-pres. 4); Letterman ' s Club; varsity football; iutramurals; Booster Club. Ahlgrim, Elaine—Sunshine Society; chorus; G. A. A. Ashcraft, Lorene—Sunshine Society; Dyer High School 1. Aylesworth, Gail—Sunshine Society (vice-pres. 4); Latin Club (treas. 2); “Almost Summer”; Booster Club. Babincsak, William—Chorus; intramurals. Balias, Anton J., Jr. — Camera Club; intramurals. Barman, Don — Machinists (sec’y-treas. 4) Barr, Dixon A. — Hi-Y (sec’y 4); Student Council (sec’y 3); Debate; Inklings; Almost Summer”; chorus; N. P. L.; Howe Military Academy 1. Barr, Ronald — Hi-Y (treas. 3, pres. 4); Science Club; Inklings; class officer (pres. 1, treas. 2); “The Perfect Idiot”; Letterman’s Club (sec’y 3, treas. 4); varsity track; cross country; intramurals; Booster Club. Beckmann, Joanne — Sunshine Society; Student Council; G. A. A. (vice-pres. 3, pres. 4); Booster Club. PAGE SIXTY-TWO Beedle, William—Machinists Club Borowski, Stephen—Lowell High School 1, 2, and 3 Bosel, Jeanette—Sunshine Society Boyd, Betty Ann — Sunshine Society; Student Council; Science Club; Excalibur (ass’t editor 3, editor 4); “Al¬ most Summer”; chorus; G. A. A.; Spanish Club; band: Booster Club Boyer, Jeanette Elizabeth—Sunshine Society; chorus; Booster Club Boyll, Colleen L.—Chorus Brink, Don—Hi-Y; Science Club; Latin Club; chorus; Booster Club; intramurals; cross country. Bunnell, Patricia—Band; Hobart High School 1 Busse, Harold—F. F. A.; intramurals Busselberg, Shirley—Sunshine Society; chorus; G. A. A. Campbell, Loretta—Chorus Campbell, Susan—Chorus; band. Carl, Jeanette—Sunshine Society; chorus; G. A. A. Carlson, Edna Mae—Inklings; “The Perfect Idiot”; chorus; G. A. A. Cormican, Michael Csonka, John—Hi-Y; Machinists Club; F. F. A.; Letterman’s Club; varsity basketball; varsity track; Booster Club; cross country. Cunningham, Richard—Machinists Club; Science Club; intramurals. Cutler, Margaret J.—Sunshine Society; A Cappella; chorus; Spanish Club; Camera Club (sec’y 4); cheerleader; drum major; band; Booster Club. Dedmon, Virgina—Chorus; Harrison Tech, Chicago, 1 and 2. De Forrest, Carol—Sunshine Society; Science Club; chorus. PAGE SIXTY-FOUR De Laurier, Mary—Sunshine Society (pres. 4); Latin Club; “The Perfect Idiot ; “Almost Summer”; chorus; Camera Club: Booster Club. Diddie, Donna—Sunshine Society; Latin Club; chorus; Booster Club. Dittmer, Arelene—Sunshine Society; Inklings; chorus; band; Booster Club. Doty, Leroy Dunkley, Don—Hi-Y (chaplain 4); Science Club; Inklings; Latin Club; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; base¬ ball: band; cross country; Booster Club; intramurals; Washington-Lee H. S., Washington. Virginia. 1. Dye, Ruth Helen—Sunshine Society; chorus. Edgington, Charles—F. F. A. (sec’y 3 and 4); Letterman’s Club; varsity football; baseball; Booster Club; intra- murals. Fate, Clarence—Hi-Y; Science Club; class officer (vice-pres. 2); Letterman’s Club; varsity football; intramurals; Booster Club. Feder, James—Hi-Y (treas. 4); Science Club; Excalibur; Latin Club; “Almost Summer”; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; baseball manager 2; Booster Club. PAGE SIXTY-FIVE Fought, Mary Ann—G. A. A. : Sunshine Society; Booster Club; Pana H. S., Pana, Illinois, 1, 2 and 3. Fritts, Janice—Sunshine Society; Science Club; chorus; Booster Club; Camera Club; Bishop Noll H. S„ Ham¬ mond, 1. Zizkovsky, Shirley Mae—Sunshine Society; Excalibur; class officer (treas. 3, pres. 4); A Cappella; chorus; Booster Club. Gerhardt, Jean—Chorus; G. A. A.; Bowen High School.Chicago. 1. 2 and 3 Gerlach, Robert—Hi-Y (vice-pres. 4); Science Club; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; baseball; intramurals; Booster Club. Gill, Lowell—Machinists Club; intramurals. Glassford, Carol—Sunshine Society; Inklings; “The Perfect Idiot”; “Almost Summer”; chorus; G. A. A.; cheer¬ leader; Booster Club. Griemann, Tom—Science Club; “The Perfect Idiot”; “Almost Summer”; chorus; A Cappella; varsity track; intra¬ murals; Booster Club. Griffin, Bob—Student Council; Machinists Club; class officer (treas. 2); chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity basketball; cross country; intramurals. Hall, Giles—Student Council; Science Club; class officer (sec’y 3); Letterman’s Club; varsity football; varsity basketball; varsity track; band; Booster Club. PAGE SIXTY-SIX Handley, Arthur—Student Council; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; varsity track; Booster Club. Harlow, Peter—Science Club (pres. 3); Excalibur; varsity track; Spanish Club; intramurals. Herrington, Dweight—Letterman’s Club; basketball manager; track manager. Hill, Carol—Sunshine Society; chorus; Booster Club. Hoevet, Clayton—Science Club; F. F. A. (vice-pres. 4); Letterman’s Club; baseball; intramurals. Hofferber, Roger—Camera Club; intramurals. Howard, Lorraine—Sunshine Society; Inklings (editor 4) ; Booster Club; G. A. A. Howe, Joan—Sunshine Society; G. A. A. Jebens, Henry—Hi-Y; Machinists (pres. 4); Rifle Club. Jenson, Tom—Hi-Y : Science Club; “The Perfect Idiot”; “Almost Summer”; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity basketball; baseball; Booster Club; cross country. Jorbin, Fred—Science Club; Inklings; chorus; camera Club (vice-pres. 4). Kasch, Bernell—Science Club; F. F. A. (ass ' t. treas. 3, pres. 4); varsity track; intramurals. Kedzo, Bob—Science Club; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club (treas. 4); varsity football; varsity basketball; baseball; intr amurals; Booster Club. Kersey, Gordon—Science Club; F. F. A. (reporter 4); intramurals. Kidd, Herman—Machinists Club; intramurals. Klein, Denis—Machinists Club. Krampien, Mildred—Sunshine Society. Kubal, Robert—Hi-Y; debate; Science Club; Latin Club; “The Perfect Idiot”; “Almost Summer”; N. F. L.; Camera Club; Booster Club; intramurals. Laubecher, Gretel—Sunshine Society; Inklings; chorus; Booster Club; Bowen High School, Chicago, 1 and 2. Leather, Mary Ann—Sunshine Society; Inklings; A Cappella; chorus; G. A. A.; Booster Club (sec’y 4). PAGE SIXTY-EIGHT Letsinger, Ann—Sunshine Society; Science Club; Inklings; Excalibur; Latin Club; A Cappella; chorus; G. A. A.; band; Booster Club. Liston, Gene—F. F. A. Maloney, John—Science Club (sec ' y-treas. 3); Latin Club; A Caprella; chorus; Letterman ' s Club; football man¬ ager; varsity track: intramurals. Mehrings, Fred—Machinists Club; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; Booster Club- intramurals; Gage Park H. S.. Chicago, 1 and 2. Mitchell, Roger—Hi-Y: Student Council (pres. 4); Science Club; Excalibur (assoc, editor 4); class officer (vice- pres. 3); “The Perfect Idiot”; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; intramurals; Booster Club; Spanish Club. Mitchener, Patricia—Student Council; G. A. A.; drum major; Peru H. S., Peru Indiana, and Lowell H. S. 1. Moyer, Harriet—Sunshine Society; “The Perfect Idiot”; Booster Club. Murray, Janice—Sunshine Society. McCarty, Doris—Sunshine Society. Nagy, Ernest—Hi-Y; cheerleader; Science Club; Inklings- “The Perfect Idiot”; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity track; cross country; band; Booster Club; Intramurals. PAGE SIXTY-NINE Petry, Florence—Sunshine Society; Science Club; Inklings; Latin Club; “The Perfect Idiot”; G. A. A. (reporter 2); Booster Club; Camera Club; St. Mary’s Academy, Notre Dame, 1. Pfeil, Rosalie—Sunshine Society; chorus. Pratt, Joan—Sunshine Society; Science Club; Booster Club; Aquinas Dominican H. S., Chicago, 1. Prendergast, Donald—Machinists Club. Prendergast, Dick—Science Club; intramurals. Neises, Tom—Hi-Y; Science Club; chorus; Letterman ' s Club; Booster Club; intramurals. Nicholas, James—Hi-Y; Science Club intramurals ; Morton Junior H. S. : Hammond. 1 and 2. Palmer, John—Hi-Y; Science Club; chorus; Letterman ' s Club; varsity football; Booster Club; Palonis, Robert C.—Hi-Y : debate; Science Club; band. Peterson, Betty—Sunshine Society; class officer (sec’y 4); chorus; Booster Club. intramurals. Relyea, Joyce—Chorus; Spanish Club; Donnell Junior High. Findlay, Ohio 1; St. Sabestain. Chicago 2; Alvernia H. S„ Chicago 3. Rettig, Joe—Science Club; A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club (pres. 4); varsity football; intramurals; Booster Club (vice-pres. 3); Noll High School, Hammond 1. Richards, Raymond—F. F. A. (vice-pres. 3); Rifle Club; intramurals. Rohrbach, Janna—Sunshine Society; Inklings; Latin Club; class officer (sec’y 1); A Cappella; G. A. A. (sec’y 3); Spanish Club; band; drum major; Camera Club; Booster Club (treas. 4). Rothermel, Carol—Sunshine Society; Student Council; Inklings; A Cappella; chorus; G. A. A.; Camera Club (pres. 4); band; cheerleader 3; Booster Club. Rouhselange, Joan—Sunshine Society; Science Club; chorus; G. A. A.; Booster club. Ruble, Dave—Machinists Club; class officer (pres. 2); Rifle Club; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; varsity basketball; baseball; Booster Club; intramurals. Schaedler, Lillian—Sunshine Society; chorus; Booster Club. Shafer, Richard—Hi-Y (treas. 3); Student Council; Science Club; class officer (treas. 3); A Cappella; chorus; Letterman’s Club; varsity football; varsity basketball; band (pres. 3); Booster Club. Schlueter, Milton—F. F. A.; Letterman ' s Club; varsity football; Booster Club; intramurals. Schmal, Bill— Hi-Y; Science Club; Inklings: “The Perfect Idiot’’; A Cappella; chorus; band (vice-pres. 3); intramurals; Booster Club. Schofield, Ellen Mae —Sunshine Society; Science Club; Excalibur. Seegers, Jerry —Hi-Y; Student Council; Latin Club; class officer (treas. 4); “The Perfect Idiot ”; baseball; Booster Club; intramurals. Smith, Donna —Sunshine Society; Booster Club. Stenger, James —Science Club; Lowell H. S.. 1 2 and 3. Steuer, Betty —Sunshine Society; Latin Club; A Cappella; chorus; G. A. A.; Booster Club. Zimmerman, Harold —Science Club. Thienes, Walter —Science Club; intramurals. Vallee, Deloris Marie —Sunshine Society; Spanish Club. Verkler, Dolores Ann —Sunshine Society; Latin Club; chorus; Q. A. A. PAGE SEVENTY-TWO Ver Meulen, Cora Jane—Sunshine Society; Thorton Township High, Harvey Illinois. 1. Vesely, Tom—Science Club. Vickers, Nancy—G. A. A.; Parker H. S., Chicago, 1 and 2. Vogt, Carl—Machinists Club. Wedge, June Marie—Sunshine Society; chorus. Willmore, Robert—Hi-Y; Machinists Club; Scienc Booster Club; intramurals. Willy, Dwayne—F. F. A.; varsity track; intramurals. Wineland, Phyllis Wolfe, Jeanene—“The Perfect Idiot”: chorus; Hobart H...S., 1 and 2. ASSEMBLIES OF 1950 No better investment is made by the student body in this school than the fifty cents assembly fee contributed at the beginning of the year. The returns are not only profitable in that they add to cultural development, but also in the fact that they bring us entertainment of a sort we could rarely find outside of school. Witness to these facts is the following list of assembly programs held this school year: Alfredo Cavalieri, (bottom left-hand photo) a young, accomplished violinist from the Chicago School Assembly, opened the series on Sept. 23; Oct. 7 brought to us a bit of the exotic East as three Indians (top photo) performed their native ritual dances—again a feature of the Chicago School Assembly; Virgil Mullens (bottom right-hand photo), former instructor of Speech at Indiana State Teacher’s College, rendered many entertaining readings on Nov. 4; in rapid-fire succession, Charles Ramsden performed with his unbelievable “One Man Orchestra Creation ” on Dec. 2, and Dec. 16, T. J. Corgan lectured on “Beauties and Beasts”, a novel study in biology; the noted Thurman B. Rice conferred with students on Jan. 23; on Feb. 24 Erica Ludolph, a young German woman now studying at Valparaiso University, spoke most vividly and sincerely concerning the need of a new concept of ideals and aims for the youth of her country; a spectacular performance by the Hobart Band thrilled us all on Mar. 3; “So You Don’t Like Poetry” was the challenging theme of Dr. Webster’s talk on Mar. 17, the Sherandeo Duo gave an inspiring performance on Apr. 4; the season was con¬ cluded with the illustrated talk on the “Art of the Ozarks” on Apr. 21, and “Conversation Concerts” by Donald Scott Morrison on May 5. Seniors Pay Tribute to Their Principal.... He is like a dictionary, a guide. —Dwayne Willy Mr. Erwin is never too busy to help you with your problems, no matter how small they may be. —Shirley Zizkovsky Mr. Erwin is always a friend, ready to lend. He will help you mend your problem. —Jeanene Wolfe He is the one man to turn to in time of need. —Walter Thienes A fine principal in a grand school. —Ray Richards I became better acquainted with him when I was a cheerleader. —Carole Rothermel Not good, not better, but the best.” —Carl Vogt Mr. Erwin never loses faith in you. —Donna Smith A good principal, a fine teacher, a courageous leader, a loyal friend. —Robert Kubal Mr. Erwin is—always willing to help a person in need. —Janna Rohrbach Mr. Erwin is not only a friend in need but a friend and helper at all times. —Lillian Schaedler I know Mr. Erwin is willing to go half way with anyone, and that’s why I think he is one of the finest men I know. —Giles Hall What a school life with Mr. Erwin! —Bernell Kasch I did what I ought to have done, when I should have done it, whether I wanted to do it or not, and—I made it. —Dick Schafer He’s not just our principal, he’s our friend. —Ellen Schofield Many thanks to a man who tries to help ail people. —Harold Zimmerman “You can do it, you’ve got it in your fingers” —these inspiring words will always bring to mind our wonderful advanced shorthand class with Mr. Erwin. —Gretel Laubecher For one thing, Mr. Erwin really makes you study, and I’m very thankful for that. —Tom Jenson Mr. Erwin is a great man who has devoted his time and work to help benefit others. —Betty Feterson If I had a nickel for every time I put a rubber band on my finger to help me remember my report card. I’d be rich. —Ernest Nagy “When in trouble call Mr. Erwin.” —Jeannette Boyer He is the most wonderful man this high school has ever known. —Susan Campbell May God bless Mr. Erwin for all he has done for me during my three years at C. P. H. S. —Janice Fritts A true friend in the time of need. —Ruth Dye A big man with a big heart. —Don Barman You’ll never be forgotten. —Deloris Vallee I’ll never forget the wonderful assembly pro¬ grams he made possible. —Cora Jane Ver Meulen If good assemblies are what you’re after, depend on Mr. Erwin for jokes and laughter. —Jeanette Bosel The best days of my life have been in Mr. Erwin’s classes. —John Maloney The best years of my life were spent under his guidance. —Rosalie Pfeii Being a friend of his even when in trouble is a wonderful experience. —Dick Prendergast Mr. Erwin is my idea of a real man. —Tom Vesely I like the way Mr. Erwin tells about the time he went on the roller coaster at Riverview. —Art Handley Speak softly and carry a big stick! That’s our Mr. Erwin. Good luck and keep up the good work. —Joe Rettig To a man w ho has come to my aid many times —thanks! —Tom Neises He is the biggest man around Crown Point High School, and a very nice principal. —John Swisher PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE Seniors Pay Tribute to Their Principal.... Mr. Erwin has the most desirable qualities a man may possess. You can depend on him for honesty and equality to every individual. He is. indeed, “an honorable man.” —Pat Mitchener Mr. Erwin is always ready to help those who need him. —Joyce Relyea A friend to all. —Collen Boyle Do you have a problem? Are you in doubt? Mr. Erwin’s your man. He’ll always help you out. —Jackie Weaver Mr. Erwin—through him we achieve our goal in education and life. —Dweight Herrington When I think of Mr. Erwin. I am reminded of all the wonderful times I had in his advanced shorthand class. —Joan Howe Erwin’s day has come and gone, but the mem¬ ories still linger on. —Herman Kidd With the help of Mr. Erwin any person can win. —Anton .1. Balias, Jr. Mr. Erwin was once a great railroad man; now he is a great engineer of school affairs. —Jerry Seegers I’ll always remember his boundless good humor no matter what happens. —Doris McCarty Mr. Erwin has fulfilled his duty to me as a fine, reliable man while I attended C. P. H. S. —Bill Beedle Four years with Mr. Erwin will make anyone good even if he is bad at times. —John Csonka I appreciate everything Mr. Erwin has dmie for me since I’ve entered C. P. H. S. I think he is a top-notch principal. —Steve Borowski -T-he class of 1950 will become better citizens of tomorrow from knowing and associating with Mr. Erwin. —Gail Aylesworth To me, Mr. Erwin has been a great and in¬ spiring man all through my high school days. —Jim Aiken PAGE SEVENTY-SIX I liked the days r worked with yon And things you said and did. I wish you luck your whole life through From one more high school kid. —Loretta Campbell To Mr. Erwin—whose philosophy of life and inspiring personality has made mine and the lives of many other students more complete. —Lorene Ashcraft Crown Point students both past and future will never forget ths man who gave so much of his time to help others achieve a better education in every way. —Carol Hill When it’s a principal, nine out of ten will say Erwin again. —Don Brink Mr. Erwin is a true friend to the students. —Virginia Dedmon I have found Mr. Erwin to be a great man of great understanding and patience—qualities which we would all do well to develop. —Elaine Ahlgrim I found Mr. Erwin to be more thoughtful and considerate of others than of himself. —Shirley Busselberg Mr. Erwin has truly helped all of the students to further their education because of his real in¬ terest in our school and students. —Richard Cunningham I appreciate all the lessons you have taught me—-“the hard way.” —Bill Babincsak Mr. Erwin is the most wonderful friend a teen¬ ager could ever have —Mary DeLaurier Mr. Erwin is a very fine man. —Ann Letsinger My opinion of Mr. Erwin is, well, “He’s swell.” —Mary Leather I’ve always found Mr. Erwin’s advice very sound. —Clayton Hoevet I hope that my four years in college may be as pleasant and as full of educational opportunities as my four years of high school at Crown Point High School. —Betty Ann Boyd Man’s most useful tools—the sliderule and shorthand. —Dixon Barr Compliments of BEGGS AND SNAY North Main and Summit Streets CLARA’S RANCH HOUSE State Road 8 BELANGER MOTOR SALES 57 East Clerk CLARK’S OIL COMPANY 115 East Joliet BEN FRANKLIN 5-10-$1.00 101 West Joliet JIM CLARK’S SPORT SHOP 103 South Court BIEGEL’S BATTERY AND WELDING SHOP 123 South East COMMERCIAL BANK 116 South Main BOB’S SERVICE STATION North Main and Summit Streets VIRG. COOPER BODY SHOP North Indiana BOE FARM EQUIPMENT 121 North East CROWN BAKERY 114 South Main BOSTON STORE 118 South Main CROWN BEAUTY SHOP 102 South Court BROWN’S JEWELERS North Court BUCHE’S AND SON BARBER 112 South Main, Crown Point Leroy CROWN MEAT MARKET 110 South Main CROWN POINT CLEANERS 169 Foote BUCHE’S FRIENDLY MOBIL SERVICE 702 East Joliet CROWN POINT HOTEL 114 Nichols BUCK’S SERVICE STATION 302 West Joliet ELMER BULLOCK 603 North Main BUS STATION 200 South Main CROWN POINT LOCKER SERVICE INC. 117 North West CROWN POINT NEWS AGENCY 108 South Main PAUL BYRNE AGENCY South Court DOC’S I. G. A. 126 South Main CALUMET TITLE COMPANY 106 North Main AUGUST ENTENMANN North Main CARLSON’S WELDING 621 East North EASTGATE DRESS SHOP 100 South Main BILL CARROLL “CHEVROLET” 201 South Court ESSER’S FURNITURE STORE 117 East Joliet CHICAGO TAILOR 119 East Joliet FALVEY’S MEN’S AND BOYS’ STORE 107 West Joliet CILEK’S EAST SIDE GROCERY 102 North Indiana FERRERO AND LENCIONI 101 West Joliet PAGE SEVENTY.SEVEN Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK 126 South Main REISER’S RESTAURANT 100 North Main FLEMING FARM SERVICE 216 East Joliet KING’S FINE FOODS RESTAURANT 115 West Joliet GEISEN’S FUNERAL HOME 109 North East KNIGHT INSURANCE 214 East Joliet GIN’S BEAUTY SHOPPE 112 North Court KOLAR’S UPHOLSTERY SHOP 625 North Court BILL GLASSFORD AND HIS ORCHESTRA 719 Grant Street W. E. KURTZ, INC. 216 East Joliet GRUEL BROTHERS East Goldsboro LAKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO-OPERATIVE ASS’N INC. 402 Jackson Street NORMAN HACK, ELECTRICIAN 517 East Clark LAKE COUNTY GREENHOUSE CORP. North Street FRED HALL JUNK YARDS 701 North Grant LAKE COUNTY STAR 21 North Court HANDLEY’S SELF SERVICE South Main LAKE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY 208 South Main HENDERLONG LUMBER COMPANY Foote Street LEROY GRAIN ELEVATOR Leroy ART HILL INC. North Main and Summit LEROY GENERAL STORE HORST ' S HARDWARE 204 South Main A. E. LETSINGER Attorney HOUK PLUMBING COMPANY 113 East Joliet UNTON AND SON 105 South Court C. W. HUBER INC. 123 North Main RAY LISS BODY SHOP 105 North West JACK AND DON’S SERVICE STATION 201 East Joliet MAC’S GROCERY 306 East Goldsboro J. HIRAM JOHNSTON People’s State Bank Building McLaughlin and son Thomas Street JORDAN’S BODY SHOP 119 South East MEEKER AND CLAUSSEN 209 West Joliet KEISER-DUNN RECREATION 114 South East MERRIAM FUNERAL HOME 302 South Main PAGE SEVENTY - EIGHT Compliments of METCALF DRUG STORE 120 South Main SCHMAL—SEBERGER 4 North C6urt MORRIS 5-10-$1.00 South Court C. E. SCHMIDT’S FOOD MARKET 112 South Main MUZZALL’S LUMBER COMPANY North Sherman R. H. SCHNURLEIN 613 North Main NATIONAL TEA COMPANY South Main VERNON SIGLER Attorney NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. West Joliet E. K. SOWASH 528 Sheridan O’BRIEN SHOE REPAIRING 104 North Main STEVENSON’S JEWELRY 13 North Court PARAMOUNT SHOE AND JUVENILE SHOP 117 West Joliet P. W. STRUEBIG AND SON 192 West Joliet TEAGLE DRI-GAS AND APPLIANCE CO. 301 South Main GREAT HAMBURGER—PIC AND JON 1 North Court TIPTON MARKET 107 South Court DUD POUNDS 111 West Joliet TOM’S GROCERY 219 Jackson Street PRANGE’S GROCERY 106 West Clark TRAiVES ELECTRICAL SERVICE 231 South Main RANDOLPH BROTHERS’ BODY SHOP East Parry Street FLOYD C. VANCE Lawyer REILLY’S INC. 109 Elmwood Place VICK’S LAUNDERITE 229 South East ROOT LUMBER COMPANY 527 Sheridan WEISS HARDWARE 113 West Joliet ROYAL DAIRY 140 North Grant WENDEL’S RADIO AND ELECTRIC 115 North Main RUSSELL’S GARA;GE 142 North Main WESTPHAL’S FURNACES SHEET WORK Hack Court SANITARY DAIRY 201 North Jackson WILLIAMS’ RESTAURANT 111 North Main SCHEDDELL AND WENDT 104 South Main WILLMORE’S CANDIES 622 North Main SCHMAL’S DAIRY 231 North Main DOCTORS AND DENTISTS OF CROWN POINT PAGE SEVENTY-NINE ENGRAVINGS IN THIS BOOK BY All Professional Photography in this Book REEVES STUDIO 5 NORTH COURT ST. CROWN POINT, INDIANA Typography by l. f. lency JUI GOOD MUG 111 HACK CT. CROWN POINT, INDIANA PAGE EIGHTY _