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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1952 volume:

The 1952 Excalibur Crown Point High School PAGE ONE TURN ' iSEISIF EPr ■ “ ?[[! «j t u a Our teachers have started us on the path to learning— pages 4 to 11. A few of the activities that make up the social side side of learning—pages 12 to 33. Competitive sports takes on as high a place as science, language, and history in the process of learning— pages 35 to 58: And our classes and the people that make our classes—pages 58 to 72. Our cherished dreams of the last four years have come true—pages 72 to 91. WEST ON JOLIET STREET Go up the long path past a clump of trees, acknowledge the group of students congregated on the steps, and pass thru the doors of CPHS. PAGE THREE ADMINISTRATORS ■ FACULTY “Booklearning” the object of any school plus the “Learning” that is attained through companion¬ ship, through competition—earnest but friendly—, through sharing other people’s problems and sharing our own equals the final total—Wisdom, which is the object of our school! Either one without the other is worthless but the two combined create a combination that make “democracy” a working model instead of a word! Unlock the door this evening, And let your gate swing wide, Let all who ask for knowledge Come speedly inside. adapted from Joyce Kilmer Our Superintendent Superintendent J. Russell Hiatt looks up from a picture of the future gym to give our cameraman a smile. Our Principal Principal Austin E. Walker glancing down at a letter—takes time out for the photographer from his busy day. School secretary Ella Blackstone types busily in the background. PAGE six 6 4fe$ Mf I ■ The School Board The visible connecting link between school and community is the school board. Our doors must be kept open, they must be widened to meet the demand on CPHS. Mr. Hiatt and our school board must solve these problems together. Board members Floyd Vance, Julius Griesel, and Lowell Held confer with Superintendent J. Russell Hiatt over school problems. Joseph Black Mr. Black stepped into the head football coach’s spot this year and did a fine job. He also teaches general business, health, and is the Lettermen’s Club sponsor. Mr. Black earned his A. B. and Masters degree from Indiana University. Carl C. Carnahan Mr. Carnahan, the C. P. H. S. ath¬ letic director, also coaches the baseball team and was assistant coach of the football squad. He teaches high school math, alge¬ bra, and is a freshman sponsor. Mr. Carnahan received his B. S. degree from the University of Ill¬ inois and Indiana State Teachers College. Alton Cochran Mr. Cochran, our chemistry, phys¬ ics, and geometry teacher, opens the fantastic world of science to the would-be Einsteins of C.P.H.S. Mr. Cochran received his B. S. from Indiana Central College, while he earned his Masters degree at Ind¬ iana University. Paul Church Mr. Church, our genial industrial arts teacher, introduces the fine art of woodcraft to the boys of C. P. H. S. and is a junior class sponsor. He earned his B. S. degree from Purdue University. Leon Dean Mr. Dean, a graduate of Purdue University, promotes better farm¬ ing and safer driving. He is the vocational agriculture and driver training teacher and sponsor of the Future Farmers of America. Wendell Fredericks Mr. Frederick is our new band director. To make up his busy schedule, Mr. Fredericks directs the junior and senior band and teaches grade instrumental music. He earned his A. B. from Man¬ chester College and a Masters de¬ gree from Northwestern University. Our Faculty for 1952 Ina Mae Girod Miss Girod accepted her first teaching job in the Crown Point Schools. She teaches music at the grade schools, directs the Girls’ Chorus, A Cappella Choir, and Triple Trio. Miss Girod is a Ball State graduate. Janet Green This is Mrs. Green’s first year in C. P.’s art department. She is a graduate of Indiana University. Lester Hale The industrialists of tomorrow are subjected to the problems and intricacies of modern mass-produc¬ tion in the classes of Mr. Hale who teaches mechanical drawing, ma¬ chine shop, and is a freshman class sponsor. He earned his B. A. at Indiana State Teachers College and his Masters degree from Pur¬ due University. Robert Kyle Mr. Kyle patiently expounds the absolute necessities to becoming a good secretary: typing, bookkeep¬ ing, and commercial arithmetic. From Manchester College Mr. Kyle received his A. B. degree and from Northwestern University he re¬ ceived his Masters degree. Alice Lauteubur Miss Lauterbur, sponsor, introduces the C. P. students to the fascinating field of journalism. She teaches senior English and is a junior class sponsor. Miss Lauterbur earned her A. B. from Ball State, and her Masters degree from Northwestern University. Lucy Ann McKenzie Even diagramming becomes in¬ teresting in Miss McKenzie’s sopho¬ more English classes. She also takes on the job of sponsoring the Excalibur and is a junior class sponsor. A native of West Virginia, she received her A. B. from Marsh¬ all College, Huntington, W. Va. Our Faculty -for 1952 PAGE NINE Our Faculty for 1952 Margaret Mracek Freshmen and junior English are taught by Mrs. Mracek who makes learning a pleasure. Mrs. Mracek is a graduate of DePauw Uni¬ versity. Joan Newcomb Miss Newcomb is the Home Ec¬ onomics teacher at C. P. H. S. Her artistry is not confined to teaching alone, for she supervises the cook¬ ing and serving of the food in the high school cafeteria. Miss New¬ comb is a graduate of Purdue University. Helen Palmer Mrs. Palmer, our industrious physi¬ cal education teacher, also teaches health and safety. Mrs. Palmer sponsors the G. A. A., a body and character building club which reaches all of the girls enrolled in Crown Point High School. Mrs. Palmer is a graduate of Ball State Teachers College. Ora Rickenbaugh Miss Rickenbaugh teaches typing, shorthand, and general business. She sponsors the Sunshine Society, an organization for girls of C. P. H. S. Jo Ann Rose New this year at C. P. H. S., Miss Rose, who is a graduate of Purdue University, has made many new friends through her teaching of Home Economics. She also sponsors the Winsome 4-H Club. Malcolm Ruby Mr. Ruby, our fine track and re¬ serve football coach, teaches bi¬ ology, is sponsor of the Booster Club and a freshmen sponsor. He is a graduate of Earlham College. PAGE TEN James Risk Another new-comer this year at C. P. H. S., Mr. Risk soon estab¬ lished himself as an efficient and capable attendance officer and guidance counselor. He also teaches plane geometry and Algebra. Mr. Risk is a graduate of Indiana University. Ellen Seamonson Mrs. Seamonson teaches World and United States History and is a senior sponsor. One of the peren¬ nial favorite teachers who always returns, is a graduate of Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. Virginia Shelby Our efficient librarian, Miss Shelby also directs the junior and senior class plays. She is a sophomore sponsor. Miss Shelby is a graduate of Purdue University. Katherine Swartz The battles and conquests of ancient Rome are brought to life in Miss Swartz’s Latin classes. English, speech, and dramatics are Miss Swartz’s other subjects. A graduate from Manchester College, Miss Swartz has earned a Masters degree from Northwestern Uni¬ versity. C. Dean Snider Mr. Snider, our head basketball coach, teaches civics and economics. A sophomore sponsor and Hi-Y ad¬ visor, Mr. Snider always advocates, teaches, and practices perfect citizenship. He is a graduate of Ball State Teachers College. Elizabeth Wright An Indiana University graduate Miss Wright is new this year at Crown Point where she is rapidly gaining the admiration of all her students for her congenial person¬ ality, and her freshmen English and Spanish classes. Our debate advisor, she is also a sponsor of the freshmen class. Our Faculty for 1952 PAGE ELEVEN ACTIVITIES For everyone interested in making our community a better place in which to live there are the Sunshine Society and the Hi-Y; and for the students interested in government there is the Student Council. The EXCALIBUR and INKLINGS satisfy the literary artists; while the band and chorus are composed of music lovers. Activities—the social phase of learning emphasizing “getting along with people” is of vital importance. PAGE THIRTEEN Our Inklings Staff ■ Under the able guidance and supervision of Miss Lauterbur our school paper, the Inklings, is run by an efficient staff of students who believe that the freedom of the press is a major part of the “Open Door to Learning”. Although the paper is limited by time and high costs each staff member takes deep pride in its publication. Each issue is filled with the lastest news and des¬ cription of all the important events tak¬ ing place around our school. Inklings Editor Joan Scott shown here with assistant editor Pat Hart drawing up the “dum¬ my.” Pressman Bill Dankert, Victoria Palmonarl, and Mary Jo Beesley running the paper off the presses. First Row: Marilyn Eshelman, Dorothea Petro¬ vich, Georgene Schmal, Barbara Peterson, Carol Vesely, Mary Jo Beesley, Victoria Palmonari, Edith Rouhselange. Second Row: Jackie Ebert, Doris Jones. Pat Hart, Mary Dannehl, Joan Scott, Joyce Coash, Marilyn Stephenson, Rose Kerns. Third Row: Bill Dankert, Glenn Adams, Mary Aiken, Barbara Joens, Joy Shimko, Lovena Williams, Fourth Row: Ray Bowman, Marion Whited, Don Hedges, Bob Armstrong, Dick Patterson, Al Teagle, Don McLean. Our Excalibur Staff ■ The Excalibur Staff has spent endles hours working towards the publication and record of this year, and now that it is finished we wish to share with you the joy and happiness that we found in editing this book. It was a challenge to the new staff to improve upon the 1951 Excalibur, since it has received a first place rating in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 17th Annual Contest. Behind each sec¬ tion, each page, and each sentence of the 1952 Excalibur lay months of prep- eration and planning. Our Co-Editors Jerry Larson and Phil Rosenthal dignified seniors assume executive poses. Sports Editor John Friend, Artist Anndora Langeland, and Copy Editor Jessica Stronach lend the photo¬ grapher a smile over the railing. Excalibur Staff—Ralph Skoog, Armond Akey, Jerry Larson, Bob Blimm, John Friend, Bob Laney; Middle Row: Bill Prange, Donna Traves, Doris Teagle; Bottom Row: Phyllis Rosenthal, Jessica Stronach, Norma Schroeter, Barbara Thompson, Shirley Snell. Business manager Bill Prange and two helpful assistants, Doris Teagle and Norma Schroeter stepping out doors. Triple Trio Beautiful notes blended together makeup our Triple Trio. The trio consists of selected girls voices. Joyce Lee Coash is the pianist for this group of musical minded girls. Jackie Wilburn, Ellen Turnquist, and Pat Kuiper are the alto voices; Joan Stuhlmacher, Marilyn Moore, and Barbara Oram make up the second alto voices; Sue Lunbeck, Shirley Thienes, and Barbara Thompson are the sopranoes. Our A Cappella choir, under the direction of Miss Ina Mae Girod, gave two con¬ certs this year—one at Christmas and one in the spring. The choir also broadcast over station WWCA. The Christmas Concert featured a special number, “Twas the Night before Christmas in pantomime, with A Cappella choir in the background. The Girls Glee Club added a light touch of “old English” to this concert in song. The Triple Trio and Band also participated in the Christmas Concert. The Triple Trio appeared before several local organizations plus helping out with the religious convocations throughout the year. Our choral organizations teach us to sing to¬ gether and help us to learn to live together. PAGE SIXTEEN A Cappella Top Row, left to right: John Smead, John Reinerio, Dick Patterson, Bob Laney, Allen Teagle, Jim Wood, Jerry Thompson, Bob Barnacastle, Jerry Larson. 3rd Row, left to right: Claire Maloney, Ellen Turnquist, Herbert Buche, Armond Akey, Richard Holtz, Kenneth DeCrow, Betty Niemeyer, Doris Teagle. 2nd Row, left to right: Joan Flegal, Carole Larson, Joyce Coash, Barbara Oram, Joy Shimko, Jane Neises, Faye Stuhlmacher, Leah Everly, Marilyn Moore. Bottom Row, left to right: Sue Lunbeck, Carole Barmore, Helen Kolar, Gwen Har¬ mon, Pat Kuiper, Judy Rogers, Betty Sigler, Barbara Thompson, Carolyn Fisher, Jackie Wilburn, Shirley Thienes. Our A Cappella sings frequently for con¬ vocations and assemblies. On to the field goes our marching band. Our Band ® Under the direction of Mr. Fredricks, the band of C. P. H. S. steps out to give another of its performances. The band fills the half-time lull of the foot¬ ball games with music and marching. They also provide music for the home athletic games, pep rallies, parades, concerts, and the commencement exer¬ cises. Our majorettes present precise drills and twirling which add color to our band. Bob Barnacastle, president; Helmut Schultz, vice president; Betty Watson, secretary; and Bill Alder, treasurer are the officers of the band for this year. PAGE EIGHTEEN Our Band Members Shown Here are: Standing—Bob Held, Donna Traves, Wendell Frederick (Director), Georgene Schmal, Betty Sigler, Bill Alder. Back Row—Betty Watson, Jackie Wilburn, Nor¬ ma Hartman, Shirley Stephenson, Shirley Plants, Forrest Fightner, Bob Bowman, Don Bennett, Bill Voyles, Dick Watson. Middle Row—Joyce Coash, Shirley Carr, Joan Flegal, Mary Jo Tullis, Georgene See, Judy Rogers, Judy Verkler, Janet Hedlof, Martha Dalton, Bob Sherman, Don Sorenson, Ron Smith, Ron Lockhart, Larry Haniford, Helmut Schultz, Bob Laney, Bob McKay, Al Doty. Front Row—Mary Jo Claussen, Joan Vaughn, Marion Mynatt, Doris Teagle, Claire Phillips, Sandra Franz, Betty Hall, Darlene Carl, Jeanne Biggs, Barbara Johnson, Marjorie Fronek, Bar¬ bara Oram, Bill Leach, Dave Dalton, Dick Klaus- sen, Bob Heisterberg, Harry Bremer, Ed Wright, Bob Barnacastle, Pat Trump. Left to Right—Majorettes Barbara Mock, Shirley Scarborough, Gwen Harmon, Drum Major Geor¬ gene Schmal, Majorettes Lovena Williams, Helen McCoy, Barbara Joens line up for the camera. PAGE NINETEEN Sunshine Society The high ideals of the Sun¬ shine Society are expressed in a candlelight initiation of new members early in the fali. The motto of the society is OTHERS, which is carried out by delivering baskets to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas, the state conven¬ tion, co-sponsoring with the Hi-Y a dancing classes in the winter, and a semi-formal Christmas dance. Spring brings the annual Rose Dance, and the crowning of the Rose Queen. Climaxing the activities of the year is the May Breakfast at which incoming officers are installed. All proceeds from Sunshine Society activities go to the Riley Memorial Chil¬ dren’s Hospital in Indianap¬ olis. Sunshine initiation is a solemn cere¬ mony held in the fall at a Friday morning assembly. Sunshine officers are: Recording secretary Barbara Wieland; Vice- president Doris Teagle; President Mary Lou Sigler; Treasurer Barbara Thompson; and Corresponding Secre¬ tary Joan Flegal. Hi-Y Club ■ To extend free service to needy persons and organizations whenever possible is the pur¬ pose of the Hi-Y. Mr. Snider is the Hi-Y sponsor. Each boy in this worthy organization earns his letter through ser¬ vice to others. Higher stand¬ ards of Christian character are a living motto of Hi-Y members. Christmas gifts to the children at Parramore; serving as ushers and helpers at the holiday tourney and other activities of this kind symbolize our Hi-Y. Jim Schmal, Hi-Y chaplain; Herbert Buche, treasurer; Pat Donnelly, secretary; Stan Barr, vice-president; and Bob Barnacastle, president con¬ stitute the elected government of the Hi-Y. Bob Barnacastle, Hi-Y presi¬ dent, conducts a meeting in room two during homeroom period. Dance ... dance . dance Spring time is time for the Rose Dance . . . and Sadie Hawkins. Spring time is prom time. Friday nite is dance time at CPHS. Jane Vance crowns Paula Krost Rose queen. Joan Teagle, prom queen, and A1 Phillips, prom king, in the limelight in Candyland. Sitting out a dance at the prom. Freshmen waitresses served refreshments at the prom. It might be “penny a kiss . . . but it’s the mar¬ riage bureau at the Sadie Hawkins’ dance. Jane dances with her “catch” at the Sadie Hawkins’ dance. PAGE TWENTY-TWO Assembly Time School days are busy days. Many extra curricu¬ lar activities add relief from our books. A cheery morning regardless of the weather at the Sunshine breakfast. Joyce Coash plays for Barbara Oram’s and Marilyn Moore’s smooth harmony. Even the “Andrew Sisters” were here. Managers Tom Platt and Jim Weaver receive their letters from Coach Snider. Miss Swartz awards a blue ribbon and a trip to Bloomington to Latin students Keith Patterson, Jean Mikuta, and Barbara Moore. Just like Broadway Dixieland Band at the talent show. The Machinist Club, sponsored by Mr. Hale, is composed of all boys taking ma¬ chine shop courses. As their yearly project they sponsor the Interclass Tourney, one of the main highlights of the schools extra-curricular activities. Members shown here are Loren Berry, Dean Balogh, Bob Schiedt, Francis Saberniak, John Wirtz, and Myron Ahlgrin; 2nd row: Kenneth Kain, Bill Manitakes, Donald Burge, Al Hurst, and Dave Cederholm. 3rd row: Jim Davis, vice-president; Don Schearer, president; Bob Krampien, secretary and treasurer. Our Student Machinists Our Future Farmers of America The F. F. A., sponsored by Mr. Dean, is devoted to the principle that “a better farmer runs a better Farm.” The F. F. A. sponsors competitive farm projects for the agriculture students and offers them a chance to discuss modern farming. F. F. A. members here are: Bill Leuder, Dick Sons, Robert Stech, Wayne Greer, Helmut Schultz, Jim Becker, Kenneth Schiesser, Ed Patz, Dick Mihalovits, treas¬ urer; Clayton Arndt, vice-president; Bill Becker, president; George Komechak, secretary; Eppler Gruenhagen, reporter; Ronald Sharp, and Al Doty. In the front row are: Chuck Reeder, Paul Jacob, Wayne Jordon, Dale Nelson, Dick Foss, Ron Bukavac, Don Guske, and Larry Kazimer. Boost the Bulldogs The main event of the Booster Club was the crowning of the Booster Club Queen, Judy Macintosh, and sponsoring a dance after the football game in the honor of the queen. This organization makes signs for all the home games. The purpose of the Booster Club is to maintain school spirit at all the athletic games. Barbara Peterson, Booster Club President, is shown crowning Booster Queen Judy Macintosh, while her court waits to receive their flowers. The Booster Club President Barbara Peterson and Queen Judy Macintosh were escorted around the field in a convertible. The crowning of the queen took place during the half time of the Lowell home game. The Booster Club holds their meetings in room ten before all the games. Mr. Ruby, the sponsor of this organization, is shown during a meeting supervising the work. Vice President Connie Foley, President Barbara Peterson, Secretary Marilyn Moore, and Treasurer Bob Barnacastle are the officers of this club. Latin Club The Latin Club stimulates an interest in further study of the Roman Language. A newspaper written in Latin is read by all the members. Latin Club members shown here with their sponsor are: 1st Row, Miss Swartz, Keith Patterson, Claire Phillips, Barbara Moore, Jean Mikuta, Bill Parry; 2nd Row, Gwen Harmon, Marilyn Williams, Sheilah Reilly, Roberta Metcalf, Mary Jo Claussen, Cynthia Fairburn, Maureen O’Sullivan, Pat Huppenthal; 3rd Row, Carol Barmore, Marilyn Williamson, Faye Stuhlmacher, Peter Brown, Ronald Nichols, Greta Lou Hartley, Nancy Gerlach, and Peggy Sherfick. The Science Club helps students to reach a high degree of understand¬ ing of the sciences by providing the students time to perform supple¬ mentary work. This club is not concerned with just chemistry or physics but en¬ courages students in any or all fields of science which they may wish to explore, because the inquisitive striving students of today are the world leaders of tomorrow. The group is shown above at a Tuesday night meeting. Our Scientists Conscription? The Debate group attended some twenty debate meets during the course of this year. Each of those meets called for debating two to four rounds. However, debating is only a part of this groups activities. This group attended some ten solo speech contests in the year’s time. They entered three student congress groups: regional, district, and state. They joined in two day national and state contests in debate and speech. The debate spent two days at Purdue for the con¬ ference debate. Members of our group entered the Voice of Democracy radio con¬ test and the American Legion Speech Contest and participated in the radio show over WWCA. Dick Patterson was one of ten selected from some 250 students at Purdue as the best in their Extemporaneous Speech Contest. He was also chosen to represent Crown Point in the Voice of Democracy Contest. Debators smilingly posed for the Excalibur camera are left to right, Mary Jo Tullis, Sandra Franz, Nancy lams, Ann Tullis, and Victoria Paimonari. In back, Bill Parry, Al Teagle, Dick Patterson, Henry Langeland, and Keith Patterson. Hold That Pose! The goal of the Camera Club is to teach young people who are interested in photography how to take and develop good pictures. This year they sponsored a picture contest. The winners of this contest were Bob Hobson, who received first and third places, and Peter Brown, first and third places for pictures entitled “What’s Cookin’’ and “The Stretch”, and Peter Brown, who placed second with his picture “The Road Home”. Their pictures and other place winners are a feature in the Excalibur. President Ralph Skoog, Vice President Jerry Johnston, and Secretary- Treasurer Bob Hobson make up the execu¬ tive board for the Camera Club. This organization sponsored a showing of ■National High Photographic Award Win¬ ners. The Camera Club is going to con¬ tinue to furnish dark room equipment, and any other needed equipment. This club is under the direction of Mr. Dean. 1st Row: The officers of the Camera Club are: Jerry Johnston, vice president; Bob Hobson, secre¬ tary and treasure; and Ralph Skoog, president. 2nd Row: Vicky Palmonari, Al Teagle, Jim Weaver, Earl Gray, Dave McMichael, Peter Brown, Bob Michelssn, Dave Cooper, Jerry Neimeyer, Dolores Bremer, Kennie DeCrow, and Bob Cottrell. Last Row: Bruce Benbow, Ronnie Smith, Ray Bow¬ man, Bob Blimm, Jim Wood, Bryan Nelson, Bill Baldwin, Don Nelson, Tom Johnstone, Jack Smead, Jim Scott, Joe Jaeger, and Armond Akey. These pictures were taken by the Camera Club, and were the runners-UD in the contest. 1. “Questions taken by Bill Baldwin 2. “What’s A Matter—No Boys?” taken by David Cooper 3. “Delay In Route” taken by Bob Bowman 4. “Call To Worship” taken by David Cooper 5. “Titration” by Bob Hobson 6. “Problems” by David Cooper PAGE TWENTY-NINE By the Student The A Cappella performs at the Easter Convocation sponsored by the Student Council. Down the hall to room 4 we find the government of our school, the Student Council. Through this organization we learn to be a “democracy within in a democracy”. The Student Council officers are elected in the spring of the year by the student body after hard and heavy campaigning. The officers elected last spring were Gordon Gerdt, president; Bob Hobson, vice president; Betty Sigler, secretary; and Bob Armstrong, treasurer. The remaining members were elected in the homerooms. During the course of the year, the Student Council has charge of Christmas and Easter decorations and Holiday Convocations. This year’s main project is a Freshman orientation which will be effective next year. It is the duty of the Student Council to settle any major student government problems. “College Day” offered a chance for Juniors and Seniors to ask questions of representatives from many of Indiana’s colleges and universities. PAGE THIRTY For the Student Student Council campaigning reaches its full fury during electon days as is displayed in “Flash” Gordon’s political platform, and the determination of his admiring voters. Casting your ballots on a voting ma¬ chine b orrowed from the county in April is as important to a student as gradua¬ tion is to a conscientious senior. Student Council representatives and officers standing left to right are John Friend, Paul Seegers, Bob Laney, Eppler Gruenhagen, Sue Lunbeck, Faye Stuhlmacher, Charlotte Hartley, and Judy Rogers. Seated on the steps are: George Komechak, Judy Burns, Norma Schroeter, Treasurer Bob Arm¬ strong, Secretary Betty Sigler, President Gordon Gerdt, and absent when the pictures were taken were Vice President Bob Hobson and Bob Barnacastle. PAGE THIRTY-ONE Seventeen Is Terrific To be seventeen in the spring, to be in love with Ginny, to want to go to the dance of the year, to be without an automobile and to be without money— to be Chuck Allenby. Life at seventeen could be terrific but there were obstacles, obstacles such as Hugo, a slick city operator who tried to win Ginny’s affections from Chuck; Dr. Allenby, the obstacle with aching feet; and losing the hidden treas¬ ure. By the time the final curtain fell on this hilarious comedy presented by last year’s Junior Class “Seventeen Was Terrific.” “You, you’ll always be my girl, won’t you, Ginny? Bill Prange says to Ellen Turnqulst. Above the din of everybody in the act—Donna Glassford, Jerry Kimberlin, Joan Flegal, Janet Aiken, Allen Teagle, Joy Shimko, Barbara Peterson, Ellen Turnquist, and Bill Prange—these words are dis¬ tinguished, “Here’s your butter, Barbie.” “The Husky from Sandusky, or the Jerk from Albuquerk are a few of the witty sayings heard in a scene with Jerry Kimberlin, Joan Flegal, Joy Shimko, and Allen Teagle. “Oooooooooooo! Is he devastating to the emotions!” sprouted from the lips of Janet Aiken and Barbara Peterson as they spoke to Joy Shimko. We Shook the Family Tree ■ Ellen Turnquist, Robert Laney, Joan Flegal, Barbara Oram, Dick Patterson, Bill Alder, Jackie Moyer, Doris Jones, Allen Teagle, Pat Donley, and Joy Shimko “Shook The Family Tree” and all those who saw the senior classes’ production of Hildegarde Dolson’s comedy shook with laughter. Freddie Shermer had to solve lots of problems to get his first pair of long pants for the prom. Hildegarde makes the situation worse by getting her father on the outs with his father by a debate that she took part in at school. Jimmy helps matters along by causing quite a stir just before the Shermers arrive on a social call, but all ends well. Left to right, top row—In the finale “mob scene” the innocent” Mr. Shermer screams, “Help, No, Stop, Get off me. I didn’t do it!” Jackie Moyer says, “Here’s your blue ribbon, Mr. Dolson.” to Bob Laney as the climax draws nearer. Left to right, back row—E. Turnquist repeats the dramatic lines of her school debate which cause a family crisis, “Father is a drunkard and he beats his wife and children until they are bruised all over!” A Family Portrait: The Shermers, The Dolsons, and the gang. SPORTS Competitive sports takes as high a place as science, languages and history in the process of learning. It not only advocates team work and cooperation with your fellowman, but also teaches the competitor the all important facts of winning or losing, gives him the ability to take a loss as gracefully as he would take a gain and strengthens the poise and perseverance that make an “American” mental attitude. So you see, sports is not merely an outlet for physical energies but plays a large part in building the character of the CPHS “Citizen of Tomorrow”! PAGE THIRTY- Middleton, extreme right, sweeps his own right end in the second Lowell game. Bob Meadows eludes ILowell tackier in the second game. John Smead smashes goal-ward in the Merrill¬ ville game. “Believe it or not—He caught it” as Harry Petry snags Friend’s pass in the Merrillville game. PAGE THIRTY-SIX Time Out “Words of Wisdom” as Coach Black gives instructions t o junior guard Vern Sergent while Managers Jim Wood and Kenneth Murray look on. “Take rest now comrades — so that ye may rise and fight again.” PAGE THIRTY-SEVEN “No Gain” as a Lowell ball-carrer is spilled for a loss. Bulldog fans and bench rejoices as Bulldogs stop Merrillville on the one foot line. Luckless Bulldogs Win 3, Lose 6 Crown Point’s graduate-riddled Bulldogs (with only three starters returning) open¬ ed their 1951 schedule at Boucher field in Valpo. The young Bulldogs started out with a bang as they scored twice in suc¬ cession to take a halftime lead of 13-0. However, the Vikings took advantage of a fumble and a batted pass to score twice in the last four minutes to edge the Bulldogs 14-13. The angry Bulldogs then journeyed to Lowell to indulge in their favorite past¬ time, spoiling homecoming’s as they threatened the Lowell goal-line time and again but couldn’t score until the last few minutes of the game to win 7-0. The Bulldogs then played host to a tough Merrillville eleven but proved to be un¬ gracious entertainers as they walloped the PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT Pirates 12-6. The Bulldogs then traveled to Gary Wirt to put on their finest offen¬ sive showing of he year to smother the Troopers 27-7. Then came the game of the week in the Calumet Conference, C. P. vs Hobart, as the Brickies took advantage of every break to slaughter the Bulldogs 34-6. The Bulldogs were then visited by the Rensselater Bombers who smashed the injury riddled Bulldogs 27-7. The Bulldogs then lost to a hepped up Lowell squad 14-6. It was Lowell’s first victory in 17 games. The Bulldogs were beaten in the next game by Griffith 20-0. Then they braved the sub-freezing weather only to loss to Dyer 7-0. The East Gary game was can¬ celled. VARSITY SCHEDULE Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Wins 3 . 13 Valpo - 14 . 7 Lowell _ C . 12 Merrillville _ G . 27 Wirt _ 7 _ 6 Hobart . 34 _ 7 Rensselaer . 26 _ 6 Lowell . 14 _ 0 Griffith . 20 . 0 Dyer . 7 Canceled East Gary ....Canceled Totals Losses 6 “Mr. Football CPHS” elected by his teammates as the most valuable player of the 1951 season is George Middleton. Co-captains, Don Patz and Stan Barr, share this honor bestowed on them by the Bulldog team. Top row: Ray Smith, Lawton Wilcox, Ted Gruenhagen, Bob Hobson, Ronald Sharp, Don Patz, Don Burge, Eugene Seabloom, Bill Hargis, Tom Johnstone. Second row: Don Nelson, Harry Petry, Jack Roysdon, Jim Schmal, Vernon Sergent, John Handley Ron Way- mire, Don Stillson, George Middleton, Manager Jim Wood. Bottom row: Manager Ken Murray, John Smead, Art Kidd, Earle Gray, Bob Meadows, Bob Laney, Dale Nelson, Joe DiPaola, Don Spurr, Stan Barr, Tony DiTammaso. PAGE THIRTY-NINE John Smead, Sophomore Ron Waymire, Sophomore Ron Sharp, Sophomore Don Patz, Senior Harry Petry, Junior George Middleton, Senior Don Spurr, Junior Tony DiTammaso, Sophomore Don Burge, Senior Bill Hargis, Sophomore Dale Nelson, Senior Bob Laney, Senior John Handley, Senior Vern Sergent, Junior Earle Gray, Junior Stan Barr, Senior Joe DiPaola, Junior Ted Gruenhagen, Senior PAGE FORTY-ONE Lawton Wilcox, Junior Eugene Seabloom, Junior Tom Johnstone, Junior Back row: Gene Stuhlmacher, Dave McMichael, Ron Lockhart, Tom Grandys, Art Kidd, Don Feder, Ken Scheldt, Ed Patz, Jerry Kaiser, Jerry Kilbury, Dick Foss, Larry Haniford, Ron Phillips, Allen Seramur. Second row: Francis Hoffman, Alex Mihalovits, Don Kilbury, Bob Heisterberg, Allen Filler, Howard Hall, Ron Goff, Dave Rzepka, Paul Hudson. Front row: Tom Robinson, Eddie Rohrbach, Bill Leach, Rush Banton, Ron Lockhart, Bryon Nelson, Randel Murray, Bob Cottrell, Paul Winland, Guy Hinton, Gerald Rosenbaum. Bullpups ■ The 1951 Bullpups started slowly as they lost to Hobart 19-6; however, they came back strongly to win successive contests with Merrillville 13-6, Valpo 21-19, and Lowell 19-0. Then misfortune struck the young Bulldogs (made up predominately of freshmen) as they lost two games in succession to Merrillville 7-6 and Griffith 13-0. The Bullpups managed to salvage a tie in the last game wth East Gary to end the season with a respectable reward of 3 wins, 3 loses, and 1 tie. RESERVE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point 6 Hobart _ 19 13 Merrillville . 6 21 Valpo . 19 19 Lowell . 0 6 Merrillville . 7 0 Griffith . 13 f East Gary . 6 Totals Tie Losses 1 3 Coach “Mac” Ruby PAGE FORTY.THREE R. Jones of Merrillville grabs rebound in 58-56 double overtime loss to Pirates as Jerry Johnston and John Friend look on. “Their off” as the centers contest for initial possession of the ball. Here, Friend jumps with Burns, 6’7” Hebron ace. “What are we going to do coach?” as (left to right) Kedzo, Schmal, and McLean look benchward for instructions from Coach Snider. Bulldogs Win 10—Lose 10 This year’s edition of Bulldog basketeers fought their way through a rugged 21 game schedule. Plagued by injuries, sick¬ ness, and inexperience they managed to emerge at the .500 mark by winning 10 and losing 10 . This mark was attained largely by a sen¬ sational stretch drive after starting the season in poor style. The young Bulldog team staggered to a poor early season mark of 2 wins and 5 losses with only a fine 60 to 32 defeat of Lowell to enlighten the otherwise drab record. Then the Bulldogs started the developing process which eventually made them one of the most feared teams in the confer¬ ence. They dropped Demotte 65-44, in the holiday tourney, only to lose to Grif¬ fith 45-41. The Bulldogs then embarked on the victory trail by smashing Hobart 69-55. This was followed by successive conquest of Knox’s sectional champs, Dyer Varsity Basketball Scores - 1951-52 Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point Crown Point . 34 Valparaiso . 50 . 37 Merrillville . 55 . 33 Hebron . 3C .39 Morocco 42 . 30 Edison-Gary 4f 60 Lowell . 32 3F Wirt . 4C . 69 Hobart 55 65 Knox . 62 . 52 Dyer . 41 56 Merrillville . 52 Double Overtime . 35 North Judson 58 .. 40 Kouts . 41 42 Portage . 42 . 39 Lowell .. 28 . 4r East Gary 40 .O 58 Rensselaer 57 Crown Point 54 Griffith 59 Holiday Tourney Crown Point 65 Demotte 44 Crown Point . 41 Griffith 45 Hammond Sectionals Crown Point . 50 Hammond Tech .... 51 Overtime Totals 10 PAGE FORTY-FOUR and a heartbreaker 58-56 loss to Merrill¬ ville in double overtime. Hampered by a flu epidemic and a rash of injuries the Bulldogs lost successive games to North Judson and Kouts. Next the Bulldogs knocked Portage out of first place in the conference with a brilliant 48-43 performance and walloped winless Lowell 39-28. Then the Bulldogs sparked by Friend’s season high of 27 points, knocked off East Gary 45-40. They followed this with a 58-57 defeat of Rens¬ selaer. In the final game of the season the Bulldogs lost out in a battle for third place with Griffith 59-54. In the state tournament Crown Point lost to Hammond Tech 51-50 in overtime. It was later learned that Tech was using an {neligible player, the result was a 2-0 forfeit victory for Crown Point. The regular starting lineup included Don “Mac” McLean 6’2” Bulldog captain at one forward, Dick Becker 6’5” sophomore at the other forward, John Friend 6’3” junior veteran at center, Jerry Johnston 5’11” junior, and either Ed Zellers 6’4” junior or Jim Schmal 5’8” sophomore at the guards. Capable Bulldog student managers Tom Platt and Jim Weaver. Eyes up for the camera and left to right in our semi-circle are Ed Zellers, Ed Kedzo, Bob Laney, Jerry Johnston, Jim Schmal, Jerry Niemeyer, Roland Wise, Don McLean, John Friend, and Dick Becker. PAGE FORTY-FIVE ; - r rM ROLAND “BUB” WISE Roland “Bub” Wise intently studies his project in Mechanical Drawing. Acclaimed by Coach Snider as The coolest player on the squad.” Bub could always be counted on to steady the team when he went in. He played prob¬ ably his best game when the pressure was hottest in the Ham¬ mond Tech overtime thriller. Ro¬ land is only a junior and much is to be expected from him next season. DON “MAC” McLEAN Mac is shown here studying the copy for the Inklings where he serves in the capacity of a sports editor. Don finished his third year at a starting position this season and will be sorely missed in Coach Snider’s plans for ’53. Don had the second highest shoot¬ ing percentage on the squad, achieved mostly by the use of dead¬ ly two-handed set shot from out. This coupled with hard driving and rebounding made him a most feared performer. He received honorable mention on the All Conference team. ED KEDZO EM Kedzo, another of the many juniors on this years varsity squad (there were seven in all) served as a valuable 6th man for the Bulldogs. Ed developed fast near the end of the season to warrant his playing in several crucial games. EM at 6 ' 2” was another “giant” and was bothered with the ever-present awkwardness which characterizes tall players. EM, however, overcame this to the extent that he developed into a polished performer by sectional time. ED ZELLERS EM at 6’4%” was another “goon” on this spuad, however, he could move unusually well for a big man. EM proved to be quite adept at shooting, dribbling, and the at¬ tributes (generally conceded to the small player. The average per¬ son is of the opinion that anyone over 6’ is awkward and slow and his only responsibility is to stand under the basket and rebound the erring shots of his team-mates. Ed played the forward position and his superior height and tre¬ mendous jumping power made him a valuable rebounder. EM is a junior this year and will return to bolster the Bulldog hopes in 1953. JERRY NIEMEYER Jerry Niemeyer is shown here operating the jointer in the ad¬ vanced shop class. Jerry, while being the smallest player on the team (only 5’8”) proved that basketball is not a game reserved only for the six footers. At the beginning of the season Jerry was rated no more than a sub but by hard work and plenty of fight he developed into a fine floor-man and dangerous set shooter. Jerry, also, is a junior. COACH SNIDER Coach Dean Snider’s responsi¬ bilities at Crown Point High are two-fold. He is shown here as both an amiable Civics-Economics teacher and as a capable basket¬ ball coach. Mr. Snider completed his third year at C. P. H. S. this season and lias a fine record of contending teams to be proud of. He came to C. P. H. S. from Port¬ age where he fashioned several championship teams. The ar¬ dent Bulldog fans may rest as¬ sured that the fortunes of C. P. H. S. basketball are in good hands. DICK BECKER Already a veteran In his sopho¬ more year Dick Becker is expected to develop into one of the highest scorers in Crown Point history. Dick stretches 78 inches (6‘5”) into the ozone thus posing a ter¬ rific problem for the Crown Point opponents. Dick plays the pivot spot where his tremendous height makes it near impossible to keep him from scoring. His pet shot is the overhead hook shot, and he led the team in total points scored in the ’51-’52 campaign. JERRY JOHNSTON Another junior played the guard position and started nearly every game for the Bulldogs. Jerry was endowed with a natural shooting touch which made him a threat every time he got the ball. He could hit a 2-handed set shot from out but his best weapon was a one hand push shot in and around the free-throw circle. Jerry at 5’11” was one of the smaller players on this years squad (one of the tallest in Bull¬ dog history) and will be expected to pace the Bulldog attack in ’53. JIM SCHMAL Jim, though a virtual unkown at the start of the season soon fought his way into a starting berth. Though only a sophomore he soon displayed several qualities necessary in the makeup of a performer of varsity caliber, name¬ ly his agressive defensive ball- hawking, deadly set shooting, and hard driving from the guard posi¬ tion. Jim is another underclass¬ man returning in ’53 to bolster the Bulldog chances for a sterling season. JOHN FRIEND John, despite a leg injury which carried over from the proceeding football season, stood out as one of our finest ball players. At for¬ ward, John’s competitive spirit made him a constant scoring threat and rebounding ace. John, a Junior, will be one of our re¬ turning lettermen and will be again one of the valuable cogs In Crown Point’s basketball machine. John received post-season honors as he was named to the All-conference first team and led the Crown Point squad in percentage of shots made and highest average points per game. BOB LANEY Bob Laney is shown here con¬ tributing his talent to the C.P.H.S. band. Bob also completed his last year on the C. P. Varsity squad this season. A returning letter, man, Bob was bothered all year by a re-occuring knee injury ac¬ quired during football season. A bruising rebounder at 6’1” he was a valuable asset to the ’52 squad. The only other senior on the squad besides McLean, Bob will be con- spicious by his absence in ' 53. RALPH SKOOG Although not a regular varsity member Ralph was the work horse of the reserve team and his performance warranted his participation in many varsity games. Ralph at 6’1” was the tallest player on the reserve squad and controlled the banks regular¬ ly for the reserve 5. Ralph led the reserve scoring in nearly every game as he used a fine reper¬ toire of pivot shots to a good ad¬ vantage. Skoog is a junior this year and will return in ’53. PAGE FORTY-SEVEN Reserves shown here are: 1st row: Don Stillson, Ron Waymire, John Smead, Art Kidd. 2nd row: Eston Perry, Jim Wood, Ralph Skoog, Dave McMichael, and Bob Hobson. Bulldog Reserves Finish Strong Led by Ron Waymire, Ralph Skoog and the fast- imiprovement of sophomore speedster John Smead, the Bulldogs reserves finished the season in a blaze of glory by winning five of their last six 1951-52 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE ♦Crown Point . 23 Valparaiso . 33 ♦Crown Point . 11 Merrillville . 30 The reserves lost to their arch-rival Lowell in the reserve tourney but seemed to take their cue from the varsity after Christmas vacation by improving by leaps and bounds until the final game. The reserves were hampered by a slow start due to the number of football players on the squad neces¬ sitating the use of the Freshman team in the first two games. This hampered the young Bulldogs in the early part of the season as they found themselves com¬ peting with teams several weeks ahead in develop- But the quality shone through as the Bulldogs reached their peak in the late part of the season with the able help of several members of the fresh¬ man squad to finish with an overall record of nine wins and eleven defeats. The starting lineup to the reserve squad was switched frequently from game to game as Coach Snider experimented with different combinations but usually contained Ron Waymire and Dave McMichael at forward. Big Ralph Skoog (the leading scorer) at center, Jim Wood and either Don Stillson or John Smead at guards and often in¬ cluded Eston Perry, Art Kidd, and Bob Hobson. Crown Point . 23 Hebron . 24 Crown Point . 18 Morocco . 31 Crown Point . 22 Edison-Gary . 44 Crown Point . 30 Lowell . 24 Crown Point .. 38 Wirt . 26 Crown Point . 37 Hobart . 38 Crown Point . 26 Knox . 36 Crown Point . 37 Dyer . 24 Crown Point . 28 Merrillville . 39 Crown Point . 25 North Judson . 30 Crown Point . 29 Kouts . 12 Crown Point . 39 Portage . 37 Crown Point . 37 Lowell 35 Crown Point . 32 East Gary . 16 Crown Point . 2? Rensselaer . 21 Crown Point . 42 Griffith . 22 Reserve Tourney Crown Point . 30 Lowell . 32 Crown Point . 29 Griffith . 48 ♦Crown Point Freshman team played opposing Reserve ' s. Totals Won 9 Lost 11 PAGE FORTY-EIGHT Top Row: Wesley Endris, Clayton Root, Tom Biegle, Larry Haniford, Duane Hinton, Mr. Isely, Laurence Blanchard, Mgr., Ronnie Phillips, Carl Mitch, Paul Winland, Henry Bock, Gene Mills, Paul Hudson, Gerald Rosenbaum, Ed Rohrbach, Al Seramur, Bob Held, Glen McCay, Jerry Kaiser, Elwood Kash. Frosh Have a Mediocre Season For the first time since Charles Isley has taken over the helm, the freshman team has suffered a losing season winning 7 and losing 9. However there were a few bright spots in the otherwise dismal season, namely Carl Mitch, Don Seramur, and Jerry Kaiser. The frosh started the season in miserable style—losing their first four games before they embarked on a 3 game winning streak by edging Portage 27-24. The freshie reserves had an equally poor season as they also lost their first four games in succession before upending their arch-rival Lowell 39-12. It is generally conceded that this years freshman crop may not be as poor as their record in¬ dicates. They suffered many losses due to lack of height on their squad and many of the setbacks were of the heart break variety. However the squad is well grounded in fundamentals and could pro¬ duce some topflight performance for fu¬ ture varsity posts. Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Crown Total 1951-52 RECORD Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point Point “A” Team — 23 Hobart .. — 22 Rensselaer .... _ 33 Griffith . -20 Edison . — 27 Portage . — 39 Griffith _ _36 Lowell . -32 Hobart _ -33 Calumet Twp. _ 25 Hobart . _32 Valpo _ _30 Rensselaer .... - 22 Lowell . _21 Valpo . _ 52 East Gary _ _ 17 Munster . Lost 9 25 27 42 52 24 38 17 33 28 39 28 33 26 23 43 11 PAGE FORTY.NINE The girls choosen in last years election for cheerleaders are Mary Schmal, Loretta Geisen, and Dorothy Glassford. These three girls spend endless hours out side class working with Mrs. Palmer on new styles and types of cheers. They work with the Booster Club making signs, giving pep ral¬ lies, and doing work that will boost the Bulldogs. Jump High, Jump Low, Go Team Go! “2 points” The Bulldogs score again. R. Jones and Mekola look on as Friend and Becker start back toward the other goal. “High level conference” as Coach Snider confers words of wisdom on Ed Kedzo and Dick Becker during a time out. PAGE FIFTY Left to Right: First Row: Myron Ahlgrim, John Handley, Ron Waymire, Ken Murray, Stan Barr, George Middleton, Don Patz, Bob Meadows, John Smead. Second Row: Bob Krampien, Harry Petry, Dale Nelson, Don Burge, Jim Beck, Jim Wood, Dick Becker, Bob Laney. Third Row: Don McLean, Roland Wise, Jerry Johnston, Ed Zellers, Ralph Skoog, Vernon Camp¬ bell, Jackie Roysdon, Vernon Sergent, Alfred Doty, Jim Weaver, Dick Patterson, Don Nelson, Tom Platt. Le+termen ' s Club The Lettermen’s Club, sponsored by Coach Joe Black, is an organization whose mem¬ bership is limited to boys who have won a major letter in any one of five major sports. This well-balanced athletic pro¬ gram offers many opportunities for the student to participate according to his special interests and abilities. The Letter- men’s Club membership includes individ¬ uals from almost every phase of school athletic life. School activities of Letter- men’s Club for the 1951-52 included the Sock Hop on November 2, the Lettermen’s Club Variety Show on February 14, and the purchase of line markers for the foot¬ ball squad. Lettermen officers pictured here with Coach Black, their sponsor, are President Stan Barr, Secretary Don McLean, and Treasurer George Middleton. PAGE FIFTY-ONE G. A. A. G. A. A. Sport heads shown here are Marilyn Williams, Barbara Peterson, and Joy Shimko standing behind Norma Utley and Marjorie Beckman. The club which shows the girls of Crown Point how to become better citizens, to learn to work together, and to become better sports is the Girl’s Athletic As¬ sociation, under the guidance of the spon¬ sor, Helen Palmer. The girls can participate in four major sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball, and baseball and also minor sports: swim¬ ming, skating, and dancing are just a few examples. They can win any of three awards: the sheild, a minor letter, or the major let¬ ter. If a girl is active in the sports and has a high standard of citizenship she has a chance to win the star, the highest award. In the Spring the G. A. A. and the girl’s physical education classes sponsor a carni¬ val and dance. For the finale they give a farewell dinner for the senior members at which they install the new officers and reward the star to the most outstand¬ ing member. PAGE FIFTY-TWO The G. A. A. officers for this year are: Jeanne Ander¬ son, treasurer; Marilyn Stephenson, vice president; Mrs. Palmer, sponsor; Con¬ nie Doty, reporter; Claire Phillips, president. These girls are taking us to the country of Mexico with their Mexican steps and their typical Mexican costumes. Come along to the country of Scotland and dance the Horn Pipe dance with us. Holland was represented in the G. A. A. Carnival last year. The girls wore Dutch caps, white blouses, and the full skirts which are typi¬ cal of the Holland girls. The United Nations was the theme of the G. A. A. Carnival last year. Bob Meadows and John Smead finish 440 yard dash. Buche begins ascent in vault try. Jack Roysdon, A1 Doty, and Ray Smith during the half-mile grind. SCORES OF MEETS IN 1951 Crown Point .69 Roosevelt .31 Crown Point ....82% Edison .26% Crown Point _70 Chesterton .34 Crown Point _31 Hobart .34 Crown Point .36 Valpo .73 Crown Point also placed: Second in Calumet Conference meet. Second in Little Five meet. Second in Edison Relays. First in meet in which Merrillville, East Gary, and portage took part. First in meet in which Tolleston and Wirt took part. First in meet in which Griffith and Lowell took part. Jim Letsinger and Jim Beck come out of a curve in the 200 yard low hurdles. Elwyn Buche, senior ’51 clearing high jump. Ralph Skoog, sopho¬ more track man, pre¬ pares for start of 220 yard dash. Buche clearing 10.11” in the pole vault. Meadows and Smead race in at the finish of 440 yard dash. Track Team Enjoys Fine Season The Bulldog thin-clad’s raced through a tough 13-meet schedule failing to place 1st in only 3 contests. In two of these they were edged by their perennial cinder rivals—the Brickies of Hobart. They also placed 2nd in a meet with Valpo. The Bulldogs were led by senior stalwarts Elwyn Buche, Don Dietle, and Tim Johns¬ ton with able assistance from underclassmen Clarence Bosel, Bob Meadows, John Smead, Ron Waymire, Jack Roysdon, and Jim Beck. PAGE FIFTY-FIVE Cross Country Finish of Cross Country grind. Bulldog harriers line-up for start of a cross country meet. Left to Right: Ed Zellers, Phil Crider, Don Bennett, and Don McLean. Thrilling finish of 2 mile grind as Jerry Johnston closes in on the leader. Left to Right: Standing: Mr. Snider, Ed Zellers, Ralph Skoog, Phil Crider, Ed Kedzo, Don McLean. Front Row: Bob Held, Jerry Johnston, Jerry Niemeyer, Don Bennett, Tom Biegei. Bulldogs Harriers Place Fifth in Conference The Crown Point Cross Country team with a group of new runners except for Don Bennett, Junior Veteran, had a below average season. They engaged in two dual meets, winning one with Lowell and losing with Portage. In four regular meets where three or four schools were involved they placed last twice, never first. In the conference meet the Bulldogs placed fifth. Don McLean, senior, running his first year of cross country, paced the squad. He was pressed by Phillip Crider, sophomore, also running his first year. Crown Point . 23 Chesterton . 17 Dyer - 37 Griffith . 15 Lowell .. 32 Griffith . 54 C. Griffith _ 38 C. Dyer . 48 C. 113 80 ' Lowell 83 In Hobart’s invitational meet, the team placed 18th and McLean placed 44th. Portage.22 C. P-34 Conference meet was won by Hobart at Hobart. McLean placed 18 and Crider placed 19. Crown Point placed fifth behind Hobart, Griffith, Dyer, and Portage. 110 PAGE FIFTY-SEVEN — 1st Row: Bob Stuhlmacher, Kenny Murray, John Straka, Lum Reed, Don Foster. 2nd Row: Myron Ahlgrim-Manager, Lawton Wilcox, Joe DiPaola, Don Spurr, Vernon Campbell, George Middleton, Bill Heiser, Manager. 3rd Row: Coach Carnahan, Al Phillips, Ed Zellers, Dick Becker, Bud Beaman, Don McLean, Bob Armstrong-Manager. Bulldog Nine Finishes Second in Conference The ’51 Bulldog “nine”, who won 8 games while losing only 2, proved to be good mudders as they waded through a rugged ten game schedule, balked by postponements due to rainy weather. Sparked by the finest battery in the Conference, Al Phillips and Don Foster, both named to the All Conference team, and assisted by Don McLean — first base, George Middleton — third base, and John Straka—outfield, plus an out¬ standing group of underclassmen, they finished second in the Conference to Dyer, who defeated them in their only conference loss. The ’51 edition, coached by Carl Carna¬ han, sported a potent batting attack and a smooth-functioning defense, characteristic of Carnahan - coached teams, to cop the runnerup spot. For the second time in as many years they lost only one conference contest, this to the Indians of Dyer, a perennial base¬ ball power. “Strike one” as Foster receives Phillip’s slants. Ken Murray takes one on the outside. Don McLean at bat. Coach Carnahan in one of his few troubled moments. Murray takes one low and outside. George Middleton stretches out a bunt. Middleton backs away as Foster slides home. PAGE FIFTY-N IN E UNDERCLASSMEN ■ Learning—the object of our school. Not the learning that comes from books alone but the learning that is attained through companionship, through competition — earnest but friendly — through sharing other people’s problems and sharing those of your own. Our classes and the people who make up our classes— The boy who sits next to you in history, and your lab partner in biology, your locker partner— they have the most important part in our learing. Through them we discover ways to live with other as equals, neither above nor below ourselves. We learn that other people share our sorrows—and our happiness, too. I J Ron Phillips, president of the freshmen class is pictured with other freshmen officers Paul Winland, vice presi¬ dent ; Allen Seramur, secretary; and Dick Foss, treasurer. FRESHMEN B B Wm r y ’ h r, i e)f o a ¥ Cl a cy v ! o jr a Ik n n CT ' A ► v . p • D ,p n JAatiAA Allen, Ethel Arndt, Juanita Ashcraft, Dorothy Babevek, Wayne Banton, Rush Beesley, Mary Jo Beining, Pauline Bender, Susan Bennett, Richard Biegel, Tom Blanchard, Eleanor Blanchard, Laurence Blanchard, Richard Bock, Henry Bobrowski, Eleonore Brawley, Delores Bremer, Harvey Buffenbarger, Carol Burk, Jimmie Bukovac, Ronald Burkhalter, Richard Burns, Judy Butler, Jerry Campbell, George Campbell, Ida Cooper, David Cottrell, Robert Dalton, Christ Dalton, David Mae PAGE SIXTY.TWO Rettig, Roberta Robinson, Tommy Roffman, Richard Rohrbach, Edward Root, Clayton Rosenbaum, Gerald Rouhselange, Janis Roysdon, Aileen Saager, Richard Scarborough, Shirley Schmitz, Dorothy Schofield, Barbara Schroeder, David See, Georganne Seegers, Paul Seramur, Allen Smallfield, Sybel Smith, Charlene Smith, Joyce Smith, Mary Lue Soper, Judy Soyring, Elizabeth Spindler, Joe Staples, Donna Stathis, Helen Trump, Gerald Tullis, Mary Urbanski, Sylvia Vickers, Kenneth Voyles, William Warren. Clarence Wasserott, Sharon Watson, Dickie Wedge, Shirley Wells, Phyllis Wineland, Charlotte Winland, Paul Wood, Pat Wood. Phyllis Zurbriggen, Richard The following people were absent when the pictures were taken: Willard Cottongim, Fred Evans, Forest Feighner, Mary Fry, Mary Grandys, William Hilzley, James Webb, and Vivian Wood. PAGE SIXTY-FIVE Vice President Jim Schmal, Secretary Ron Waymire, Treasurer Tony DiTommasso, and President Jackie Roysdon make up the executive body of the Sophomore Class. SOPHOMORES 9 W) l ft p - � i Ashcraft, Robert Baize, Janice Baize. Wendell Balogh, Joyce ir i I- V. Barmore, Carole Barnacastle, Eloise Becker, Janies Becker, Richard Beckmann, Don Bednarsky, Frank Beining, August Benbow, Bruce Berry, Lucille Berry, Mary Lou p y) t ' y V r V ri i PAGE SIXTY-SIX PAGE SIXTY-EIGHT Rinkovsky, Barbara Roberts, Carlleen Roysdon, Jackie Rouhselange, Charlc Rzepka, David Sabau, Dale Scheidt, Kenneth Schmal, Jim Schmal, Mary Schmitz, Raymond Scott, Lois Seramur, Don Sherfick, Peggy Sons, Richard Soper, Floyd Stech, Robert Stenhouse, Sandra Stephan, Raelene Stephenson, Mary Ellen Stillson, Don Stuhlmacher, Faye Stuhlmacher, Gene Stuhlmacher, Merle Sullivan, Betty Szymczak, Thomas Trump, Patricia Uhrhammer, John Utley, Norma Vaughn, Joan Williamson, Carol Williams, Marilyn Wright, Edward Woodke, Pauline Yingling, Charles Young, Dorothy Young, Steve Zizkovsky, Barbara The following people we Cacherat, Burdette Collin and Charles Urhammer. f «H-. At- Y « IJf fo b Pfj j r £ O Cv 1 AJ PAGE SIXTY NINE Junior Class President Jerry Johnston, Vice President Don Nelson, Treasurer Joe DiPaola, and Secretary Sue Lun- beck constitute the governing board for the Junior Class. JUNIORS Aiken, Mary Ahlgrim, Myron Akey, Armond Anderson, Betty Anderson, Donald Anderson, Jeanne Baldwin, Bill Balogh, Dean Beckman, Marjorie Bennett, Don Blanchard, Jeanette Bohling, Mary Mae Boles, Marvin Bond, Rose PAGE SEVENTY Seabloom, Eugene Seramur, Carol Sigler, Betty Skoog, Ralph Slankard, Bill Smead, Jack Smith, Ray Smith, Ronald Snell, Shirley Sorenson, Donald Southworth, Judith Spurr, Don Stephenson, Marilyn Stephenson, Shirley Stronach, Jessica Stuhlmacher, Bob Stuhlmacher, Joan Suchocki, Barbara Surchik, Janet Teagle, Doris Thienes, Shirley Thompson, Barbara Thompson, Jerome Traves, Donna Rae Tullis, Elizabeth Ann VanDenburgh, George Verkler, Judith Weaver, Jim Weiland, Barbara Wilcox, Lawton Wise, Roland Wood, Jim Wood, Phyllis Zellers, Edward The following people were absent when the pictures were taken: Mildred Holland, Anna Marie Oster, Hiram Pelton, and Lilly Prater. PAGE SEVENTY-THREE SENIORS Our cherished dreams of the last four years have come true. Shyly we entered C. P. H. S. as confused and mixed-up freshmen. Soon our fears vanished and we became the usual freshmen. In big and little ways we became leaders and representatives and felt that we were doing our part for our school. Our horizons began to widen and we began to plan for our future as we learned from experience. As we met each day and marked it off the calendar, each dream, each pleasure, each experience became a memory. Commencement marked the end of four years of study, of dances, of final exams, and all the other events which make up a high school life. We realize now that a part of us will always remain here in Crown Point High. In many years to come we will always remember the long march down the aisle to receive our diplomas on our last day in our beloved Alma Mater. PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE Treasurer Joel Mikuta, Vice-president Don Patz, Secretary Barbara Peterson, and Presi¬ dent Allen Teagle — Senior Class Executives. National Honor Society The faculty chooses fifteen per cent of the graduating class for membership in the National Honor Society. Hard work, ambition, and undying school spirit identify their chief characteristics. Seniors meriting membership are chosen on the basis of service, leadership, and their general attitude towards others. Such personal traits are necessary in making up a valuable citizen and an intelligent leader in this democracy of ours. This year’s members are Bob Armstrong, Joyce Coash, Marilyn Eshelman, Ted Gruenhagen, Jerry Larson, Joel Mikuta, Richard Patterson, Don Patz, Barbara Peterson, Dorothea Petro¬ vich, Bill Prange, Phyllis Rosenthal, Georgene Schmal, Joan Scott, Allen Teagle, and Marion Whited. Barbara Peterson received the D. A. R. Award this year and Dick Patterson the Science Award. PAGE SEVENTY-SIX PAGE SEVENTY-SEVEN SENIORS Bednarsky, Lily Ann Booster Club; Chorus; Sunshine Society. Benson, Betty Jeanne Booster Club; Sunshine Society. Berry, Loren Ralph Booster Club; Bowling; Intramurals; Machinist Club. Bildz, James Stanley Booster Club; Bowling; Latin Club; Science Club. Bremer, Dolores Jean Booster Club; Chorus; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society. Buche, Herbert Earl, Jr. A Cappella; Booster Club; Bowling; Chorus; Hi-Y; Science Club; Intra¬ murals; Varsity Track. Burge, Donald Eugene F. F. A.; Lettermens Club; Varsity Football; Machinist Club. Coash, Joyce Lee A Cappella (pianist); Booster Club Chorus; Class Officer (treas. 3); Inklings Student Council; Sunshine Society; Band Triple Trio (pianist). i ; PAGE SEVENTY-NINE E EIGHTY PAGE EIGHTY ONE lSik is Gilbert, Donald Davis Lew Wallace, Gary 1, 2 and 3. O Handley, John Edward Booster Club; Class Officer (sec ' y 2); Letternien’s Club; Varsity Football. Hann, Mary Elizabeth Harmon, Gwendolyn Lee Booster Club; Chorus; Camera Club; Inklings; Science Club; Sunshine Society; Band (majorette). Hedges, Don Forrest A Cappella; Booster Club; Chorus; Hi-Y; Inklings; Science Club; Intramurals. Henderlong, Club?™ Robert Clarence Club; Science Club; Machinist Hummel, Gerald Charles Huppenthal, Mary Elizabeth Booster Club; Bowling; Chorus; G. A. A.; Latin Club; Science Club; Spanish Club; Sunshine Society. Hurst, John Allen Hi-Y; Fix-lt-Club; Machinist Club. Jones, Doris Verna Booster Club; Bowling; Chorus; G. A. A.; Inklings; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast: Spanish Club; Sunshine Society. Kain, Kenneth Ray Intramurals; Varsity Bas Track; Machinist Club. it ball; Varsity Kaska, Bonnie Rae G. A. A. Klein, Ramona Elizabeth Booster Club; Sunshine Society. Krampien, Robert Henry Booster Club: I.ettermen ' s Club; Intra- murals; Football (manager); Machinist Club (sec’y and treas.). Laney, Robert Eugene A Cappella; Booster Club; Chorus; Camera Club: Excalibur; I-ettermen’s Club; Science Club; Senior Play Cast; Student Council: Intramurals; Varsity Basketball: Varsity Football; Varsity Track; Band; Boy’s State; Carl Graham Award; Boy’s Nation. PAGE EIGHTY-FOUR PAGE EIGHTY-FIV PAGE EIGHTY-SEVEN Riley, Lawrence Leon s k e riSi Rem, - to nthal, Phyllis Ann PAGE EIGHTY-EIGHT ®- 4 l M 3 W J� f J?achSis7 : aul lt ' C,Ub: riHl-s SS?sg®2 ““ a “ b r, Mary Lou srs s“F “ Vbi PAGE EIGHTY-NIN Wasserott, Clayton Harold Booster Club; Camera Club; lntramurals. Whited, Marion Ernest Bowlins; Camera Club; Inklings; Science Club; lntramurals. Wilburn, Wilma Jacqueline A ( appella; Booster Club; Chorus; G. A. A.; Spanish Club; Sunshine Society; Band; Triple Trio. Williams, Lovena May Booster Club; Bowling; Chorus; G. A. A.; Inklings; Sunshine Society; Drum Major¬ ette; Girl ' s State. Wirtz, John Clarence F. F. A.; lntramurals; Machinist Club. Yocum, Ralph Duane Booster Club; F. F. A.; lntramurals. Absent when pictures were taken Cederholm, David Machinist Club. Dedmon, Donald Booster Club; Chorus; Hl-Y; lntramurals. Sirois, Delmar Charles F. F. A.; Lettermen ' s Club; Varsity Football; St. Anna High School, St. Anna, 111. PAGE NINETY.ONE AUTOGRAPHS PAGE NINETY-TWO Don Patz and Bar¬ bara Peterson keep up with current events b y reading Our Times in Mr. Snider’s civics class. Busy seniors don’t have time to lounge very often—especial¬ ly Barbara and Don, but our camera caught them here in one of their leisure moments. Our first Excalibur King and Queen wear royal smiles at their crowning. Pic and Jon’s is the favorite hangout after school and after a dance. Bar¬ bara and Don stop to enjoy the clatter, chatter, and a coke. a day with a king and queen— Excalibur King and Queen PAGE NINETY-THREE PATRONS BELANGER MOTOR SALES 57 East Clark St. FRED’S MARKET 112 North Main St. BEN FRANKLIN 103-105 West Joliet St. GIN’S BEAUTY SHOPPE 113 North Court St. BOSTON STORE 118 South Main St. HANDLEY’S SELF SERVICE 116 North Main St. BROWN’S JEWELRY SHOP 9 North Court St. HORST’S HARDWARE 204 South Main St. CALUMET TITLE COMPANY 107 North Main St. BILL CARROLL “CHEVROLET” 201 South Court St. CILEK’S EAST SIDE GROCERY 120 North Indiana Ave. HUB APPLIANCE AND SUPPLY COMPANY 106 North Main St. HUBER’S DRY GOODS STORE 120 North Main St. HUBER’S ROYAL BLUE STORE 122 North Main St. JIM CLARKE’S SPORT SHOP 103 South Court St. IDEAL CAFE 109 North Main St. CROWN BAKERY 114 South Main St. KASCO’S WESTERN AUTO STORE 210 South Main St. CROWN MEAT MARKET 110 South Main St. LAKE COUNTY STAR 21 North Court St. CROWN POINT LOCKER SERVICE, Inc. 117 North West St. LAKE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY 208 South Main St. CROWN POINT and LOWELL BAR ASSOCIATION METCALF DRUGS 120 South Main St. CROWN POINT REGISTER 15 North Court St. MORRIS 5-10-$1.00 South Court St. DOC’S IGA 126 South Main St. MUZZALL PAINT AND APPLIANCE STORE 111 .West Joliet St. EASTGATE DRESS SHOP 100 South Main St. NATIONAL TEA COMPANY South Main St. FALVEY’S MEN AND BOYS STORE 107 West Joliet St. NEW’S AGENCY 108 South Main St PAGE NINETY-FOUR PATRONS NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. 119 West Joliet St. PALACE THEATRE 19 North Court St. PARAMOUNT SHOE STORE 117 West Joliet St. PARAMOUNT JUVENILE STORE 117 West Joliet St. PIC AND JON’S 1 South Court St. SCHEDDELL AND WENDT’S DRUG STORE 104 South Main St. SCHMAL’S RESTAURANT 115 West Joliet St. VERNON SIGLER STEVENSON’S JEWELRY SHOP 13 North Court St. P. W. STRUEBIG AND SON 192 West Joliet St. TAUCK WELDING SHOP East Clark St. TRAVES ELECTRIC COMPANY 231 South Main St. VALET CLEANERS 118 North Main St. VELLUTINI RESTAURANT AND BUS STATION 200 South Main St. WEISS HARDWARE 113 West Joliet St. WESTPHAL’S FURNACE AND SHEET METAL WORKS 110 Hack Court WOOD AND LUKE MOBILE SERVICE 208 South Court St. PAGE NINETY-FIVE IN Dl, POLIS Typography by L. E. LANEY 111 Hack Court, Crown Point, Indiana All professional photography in this book by REEVES STUDIO 5 North Court Street, Crown Point, Indiana Bookbinding G. A. PRATT 1108 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Ind. The 1952 EXCALIBUR is an official publication and project of Crown Point High School, Crown Point, Indiana. Coeditors - Phyllis Rosenthal Jerry Larson Sports Editor-John Friend Artist - Anndora Langeland Copy Editor-Jessica Stronach Business Manager- William Prange Junior Business Manager_Norma Schroeter Staff __ Armond Akey, Bob Blimm, Bob Laney, Bob Hobson, Ralph Skoog, Shirley Snell, Doris Teagle, Bar¬ bara Thompson, Donna Traves, Barbara Weiland. Advisor-Lucy Ann McKenzie PAGE NINETY-SEVEN Dedication To our parents — In appreciation of their guidance and sympathetic understanding we wish to dedicate this 1952 Excalibur. We have lived and loved and closed the door. Adapted from —Robert Louis Stevenson iM— _