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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1956 volume:

The Hub’s courthouse square is the center of activities for Lake County xx Co, int i Cdenters on 7X,„ Pape two As the hub is the foundation from which the wheel is built and revolves, so Crown Point, the Hub City, is to Lake County. In 1837 the little city, located in the center of the county and called Crown Court House”, was selected the county seat. From about 350 persons who lived here then. Crown Point has grown to a peaceful and prosperous city of 7,319 persons ... all happy to be a part of the Hub . . . Page three Here is our Hub, Crown Point High School. Here we can work and play and be happy doing both, for the keynote here is friendliness and infor¬ mality. There is always something for us to do; we travel at a fast pace and our days are full, but we are relaxed and happy, thanks to our Hub, C. P. H. S. Our Hub, like Lake County’s Hub, is growing. In 1952 our population” was 613. Today C. P. H. S. is home” to 1179 students, including 85 sixth graders. And the prediction for tomorrow? Thirteen hundred and forty-one next year and 2500 ten years from now. SJ, OO 13. volves 7001 { Activities . P ages 30-53 Extra-curricular activities which provide recrea¬ tion and teach a lesson in relationships ... we learn to understand . . . and to be understood . . . •Scloo AZife . C jPages 1-29 Five days a week . . . classes, dances, assemblies . . . stability that comes with sameness, but enough variety to give each student the training desired. ‘people . C ] ages 78-113 People ... we spend the best part of each week day with them . . . and they teach us to fit ourselves in¬ to American society ... to get along with everybody. •Sports . ages 54-77 The men of C.P.H.S. have their choices among seven Bulldog teams ... on all they learn to accept victory humbly and to take defeat ... as experience gained. Advertising . . . . . 114-144 These are the businessmen of the Hub City . . . interested in us . . . helping our teachers and parents guide us who are to be the future’s citizens. Page seven HuLs (Cooperate to Mr. Lehner and Miss Crauder count the mounting polio donations of the senior roll room. We have only one fund drive at C. P. H. S. For several years it has been one for polio and last year, after returning from Christmas vacation to find one of our classmates killed by the disease, we Chuck Kolar gives Sunshine model Nancy Desky gentlemanly assistance as she steps from the fashion show runway. Highlighting the district Sunshine convention was the fashion parade of the latest teen age clothing styles. Barbara Newlin models a smart cotton dress from one of the local stores. named the annual effort the Gay Sundholm Mem¬ orial Polio Fund Drive. Each year receipts from the drive grow and last January we gave the Hub $825.00. We give to the Hub again when, each Thanks¬ giving and Christmas, we donate food so that the Sunshine Society may give food baskets to Crown Point’s needy families. The Hub gives to us, too. Three times this year it helped us play host to hundreds of persons who came here for programs we were sponsoring. In October more than 1000 Sunshine girls from Dis¬ trict 5 were here for their annual convention. In February the district solo and ensemble contest brought 1800 high school musicians to Crown Point. In March seniors from eight neighboring high schools joined in our annual College Day. And in April many of Crown Point’s business¬ men spent a morning in our Hub, each one telling us about his occupation, at our annual Career Day program. Page nine ScUl, C,,, JZ ( earn as ‘ 77 , ’.v Student Council member Ron Kaiser greets American Edu¬ cation Week Open House guests in the main hall. The Hub came to see us in November when the P. T. A. sponsored the annual Open House in observance of American Education Week. Almost twice as many parents as were expected came to C. P. H. S. that night when our daily schedule was run in miniature” — five-minu te classes — for parents. The two Hubs got together again the following month . . . this time for fun only! The occasion was the P. T. A.’s family party, the second annual Holly Hop. The gym took on a festive air that night as families got together for games and danc¬ ing, and a new feature this year, the crowning of the Holly Hop queen. The crowd resulting from the hundreds of persons from both Hubs left stand¬ ing room only! Each Friday night four sets” of parents help us out by chaperoning our weekly dance. Besides mak¬ ing our dances possible, the parents get a chance to see our Hub in one of its favorite forms of relaxation. Joanna Reis, crowned queen of the Holly Hop, is attended by her court: Kay Claussen, Pat Stoll Nancy Desky, and Ursula Keldenich. Page ten C [)orL ‘Jogrik ter The Hub invites us out to see them, too, so that we may see how their Hub works and so that we may learn to become good citizens of the Hub. Last summer Crown Point’s civic groups sent six boys to Boys’ State and 13 girls to Girls’ State, both on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. Chuck Collins, the Boy’s State representative spon¬ sored by the Rotary Club, was chosen Outstanding Citizen of the 195 5 Boys’ State and received the coveted Carl Graham award. Chuck was also presi¬ dent of his class for six consecutive years. This year for the first time the Rotary Club chose nine of the top senior boys as Junior Rotarians. Each month of the school year one of the boys at¬ tended the weekly Rotary meetings. By talking to the businessmen who make up their organization and listening to the weekly speakers, the boys learned how the Rotary works and how they can best serve the Hub they will enter next year. Page twelve Learning how to weld various metals is one of the phases that Mr. Neuebauer is taught in Machine Shop. Mr. Naylor tells Mrs. Brink how she should space for a formal business letter. Adults come to school at C. P. H. S., too. Each Monday night the building sparkles under the fluo¬ rescent lighting as sixty adults borrow” our teach¬ ers and equipment to join classes in typing, short¬ hand, bookkeeping, mathematics, drawing, blue¬ printing, and driver training. All of the classes offered adults are offered to us as electives”, along with art, three other busi¬ ness classes, senior English, speech, journalism, three foreign languages, home ec, four industrial arts courses, three sciences, four music classes, two elective social study classes, and agriculture. A solid subject is one for which class meets daily. Two credits, which make up IS of the 32 credits required for graduation, are received for each of these classes. The state requires that each student take one year of physical education, one year of math, three years of English, one year of science, and two years of social studies. After these courses are fitted into his schedule, a student may choose any of the 31 electives offered by C. P. H. S. to complete his 32 credits. Clifford Connelly finds blueprint reading a problem, but when learned, it can be an asset to business. Writing shorthand, working algebra problems, studying psychology, reading literature, or reviewing for a final exam well occupies an hour in study hall. Room 208 .. . biggest room in the building . . . study hall. It means different things to each C. P. H. S.’er. To freshmen it was big and full of strange people, but okay once you were in and settled down where no one would notice you. For sophomores it was a time for fun. Juniors- and seniors did their best to get out” . . . and seniors very often did! But at sometime or other all of us study — not only because we have to, but because we feel better when we do ... as if some deep need has been satisfied. For honor student Charles Vandcrsee this scene has been typical for four years Page thirteen Page fourteen Although each of us is different, it is easy for all of us to remain an active part of the Hub because C. P. H. S. offers enough courses to fit the needs of each individual. Many girls and boys, too, take advantage of the Hub’s excellent commercial department. The busi¬ ness classes send many C. P. H. S.’ers into secre¬ tarial work, or accounting, or any of the hundreds of other careers available in the business world. Those with special talents may choose art, and students who like to work with numbers find satisfaction in sol id geometry and trigonometry. Priscilla Dean watches John Straka paint the finishing touches on his unique painting of an oriental tree. You may not, but Stan Owen and Jim Graeber understand these weird geometric figures they’re looking at. Rochelle Bellamy and Madonna Douglas demonstrate ma¬ chines used by students in commercial classes. Page fifteen IdJ ictftcr 4 cadcmicj Vocational, or Some students choose an academic course in preparation for college. Each year more of these students are taking the elective social studies and speech classes. Today, with the improvement of communication and transportation methods, the world of each in¬ dividual is expanding. In previous years high school students needed to learn only to get along with the persons making up their immediate environment. Today we must learn to understand people in all parts of the world. Through our world history and geography classes we learn how these people are liv¬ ing, what they have done in the past, and why. Through English and speech classes we learn to put into words the way we feel and what we think about people, thereby opening the door to world understanding. Do you know where Lower Slobobia is? Well, Donna Cris- singer and Carol King seem to have no trouble in finding it. Page sixteen usiness, C. T-MS. Offer, 4U Not being satisfied with telling students how and why things are to be done in a certain way, C.P.H.S. also gives us a chance to put into practice what is being taught in the classroom through home ec, industrial arts, and agriculture. Because C.P.H.S. is neither a city school nor a rural school, it is able to offer courses found in both types of living. The agriculture department owns its own farm land which the boys themselves farm. They also have both a gilt and a heifer ring, which gives the boys a chance to start their own herds. With the new industrial arts building, which was used all year for the first time in 1956, we now have one of the best industrial and vocational education programs of any high school. The home ec department, too, has its own build¬ ing, which, although not new, was the first in In¬ diana to house a separate home economics depart¬ ment. A sewing machine can be a puzzle when you’re members of a freshman sewing class as are Sandra Luke and Joan Misek. Page seventeen a Student jC owncjQ to 0„r Jl.l Lots of new things were added to C.P.H.S. this year. The Buzz Book” was the child of the Inklings, our weekly newspaper. For the first time C.P.- H.S.’ers had the chance to have at their fingertips the name, address, grade, and telephone number of every student and teacher — all in one book, the student directory. Many new fads and fashions were introduced this year. Chiffon neck scarves were favorites worn with sweaters and, when winter came, girls favored either a little angora half-cap” or a woolly shawl to keep their ears warm in Hoosier ice-land.” Senior cords — both slacks and skirts — added color to our halls, too, and before long juniors came up with an answer to the seniors — gray felt hats worn loooooow! They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but Ed Urbanski thinks the Buzz Book is a boy’s best friend when it comes to getting a date. Page eighteen The Class of 19S3 gave the school a television set — that’s how the whole thing started. After that, two student councils planned a room which would be for students only, and last October the 1955-56 Student Council opened the Student Lounge. School clubs bought the equipment in the room, which is, as far as we know, another C.P.- H.S. first — the only room of its type in a high school. This is where we got together for fun during our free time — before school, during both lunch hours, and after school. This is where many new friendships began. It’s much easier to get acquainted with a stranger down there than in a classroom. This is the room which we own . . . we paid for everything that’s in it . . . it’s reserved for stu¬ dents only . . . it’s ours. With the recreation room all finished, students find it a desirable place to spend their noon hour. Dancing to the latest top hits is a favorite pastime of students during lunch hour. Skating . Jhrillincj! izza . Jnmyn j! Only a part of our fun times” activities center on C.P.H.S., but most of them center on friends made there. We get together often for . . . Hayrides in the fall. There’s always someone who’s willing to donate a wagon and tractor, and someone else pitches in” with the hay. The idea is to see how much hay you can stuff down your best guy’s shirt. Then there’s the weiner roast, and on the way back it’s a little quieter. Someone starts singing . . . tell me why the stars ...” Ice skating and tobogganing in winter. We suf¬ fered many bruises in both. Buck Hill was most popular for tobogganing and we skated at Hermit’s Lake. Picnics and swimming in the summer. Wc chose Fancher Lake when time was short, but Lake Michigan was close for those lazy afternoons with the sun . . . and the sand. Pizza parties — anytime! Pizza was, without a doubt, the most” this year. Mom’s kitchen was a mess when you got done, but it was worth it — you can still taste that pizza! Pizza parties marked the opening of the school last fall and the end . . . this spring . . . Ice skating is a must for students during winter. There seems to be plenty of gentlemen like Scott Lockhart and Jim Haag to help a figure skater like Janet Newman up if she should fall. Page twenty Page twenty-one King Mike Hanlon and Queen Martha Heisterberg lead the Grand March into the ballroom. Perched on top of A1 Wright’s head is the hat made by his date Pat Procter for the Excalibur dance, Symphony in Silver.’’ c rownings J Cig L l ' glil Everyone looks forward to the annual Rose Dance, sponsored each April by the Sunshine Society. For weeks before, Sunshine girls are in the halls taking orders for roses which are delivered to the gals during the last period on the day of the dance. Each Sunshiner secretly hopes that she will be one of the two candidates from each class who are nom¬ inated by the Sunshine Society for Rose Queen. The big moment comes that night when the Sunshine president crowns the queen, who has been elected by the entire student body. This is a dress-up” dance and one of the social highlights at the Hub. The Excalibur introduced something new at the Hub this year when they turned one of their Fri¬ day night dances into a Symphony in Silver.” The Excalibur staff decided that turn about is fair play”, so girls provided transportation, tickets, AND corsages. The corsages were made by the gals and designed to fit their dates’ personalities. Most of the “corsages” turned up in the form of hats, though. Prizes went to the owners of the three best hats or corsages and C.P.H.S.’ers . . . especially the guys . . . gave their whole-hearted approval to this new type dance. Page twenty-two Social VJU at C. V- Jf. S. Chuck Collins, junior class president, crowns Mike Hanlon and Martha Heisterberg as King and Queen of the 195 5 Junior- Senior Prom. A warm spring night ... a big bright moon . . . a new formal ... a handsome tux . . . flowers . . . music ... the prom. This is the juniors’ gift to the graduating seniors. Juniors are proud and very gay; the seniors are just a little sad for this marks the end of their four-year careers as C.P.H.S.’ers. Last year’s prom was in May at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete, Illinois. The Class of 1956 chose Spring Fever” as its theme and more than 200 juniors, seniors, and their guests danced to the music of Bill Carnegie. The juniors chose Martha Heisterberg and Mike Hanlon as the queen and king to reign at the most important event of the year. This year’s prom was moved up to March and was in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Gary. Instead of the usual hot meal served at midnight, the juniors chose a buffet supper. The Class of 1957 made a lot of changes with the prom, but, after the newness had worn off, we found that it was still our prom and all the traditions of the prom were still there. Page twenty-three ...‘J1 en a J ell. . . Z fttendc r By bus, car, or foot — Sandra Douglas, Nancy Blanchard, Christine Hershman, Willie and Mary Lou Frcderixon, Edith Nichols, Lowell Meyer, and Jim Barry make their way to C. P. H. S. About S50 C.P-.H.S.’ers live in the country and ride a bus to school. Some leave home as early as 6:40 a. m. and busses start arriving at school at 7:10. Hundreds of other students come in cars and still more walk. Some begin their day at C.P.H.S. a little past seven, others not until a minute before eight — and sometimes a minute after eight, which means an admit from the office . . . sometimes. Some of us got new lockers this year; many of our old lockers had new locks, they all had new combinations. A locker is the first place we go in the morning, the last place we go in the afternoon. A locker is the private little home of each student. Like a home, it’s a gathering place for friends. Like a home, it holds many of the little treasures we collect in the course of our year at the Hub . . . a picture that could never be replaced ... a worn- out mirror . . . your only A” economics test . . . Meeting at their lockers between classes these seniors get in a bit of news before rushing off to their next class. Page twenty-four C.P.H.S.’ers with free time may work as hall monitors, switchboard operators, or library assistants. The duties of the hall monitor are many. Among his most important are collecting the absence slips at the beginning of the period, checking the pass of everyone in the halls, and directing visitors. The switchboard was added to the office just this year. It controls eight phones in the school plant. The main requirement here is a pleasant voice. The student librarians received credit for their work for the first time this year when a course of study was added to the duties. Working hard at one of his many duties as hall monitor is senior Dave Weiss. Two big helps to the faculty and students are the student librarians and the switchboard operators. Hard at work at their jobs are Pat Kucia and Martha Gerdt. Page twenty-five I’ll have some of that, please,” says Chris Aiken as students wait in line for dinner. JVe w Services to School After a year of dry lunches eaten in old familiar classrooms, C.P.H.S.’ers enthusiastically welcomed the opening of the new cafeteria last October. Mrs. Faye Spiece, cafeteria manager, with the help of the four cooks, planned the meals served there daily, and 25 students helped serve and clean up after about 275 students who took advantage of the new service. The cafeteria, located in the old shop area, cost $15,000 for remodeling and equipping, but, after a taste of the barbeques ... or the tallerine ... or the occasional turkey . . . C.P.H.S.’ers agreed the money was well spent. Another first” this year came in the form of the new bookstore, which opened in a little cubby¬ hole” across from the biology room. In previous years the bookstore had been open only at the beginning of each semester . . . for the purpose of selling books only. This year we bought pencils, paper, athletic tickets, and every other school need there. Page twenty-six Whenever students run out of pencils, paper, erasers, etc., the school bookstore is always conveniently at hand. Here Sue Traylor, Irene Fisher, and Joan Misek make some impor- Page twenty-seven Miss Sue Claussen joined the staff this year as the school’s first nurse. Hearing tests and tuber¬ culosis patch tests, services which had previously been the responsibility of the county public health nurses, were given in her office. It was to her office that any student who became ill during school hours was sent . . . about 465 such persons came to her with one kind of pain or another. Miss Claussen also started health charts which some day will contain each student’s complete health record from first grade through his senior year. A new assembly system, too, went into effect this year. The policy of assigning seats for assemblies, routine in most large high schools, was initiated here this year. And we noticed an improvement in the programs when junior and senior high school stu¬ dents went to separate programs. Congratulating Pruth McFarland on His wonderful singing program he presented to the student body are Carolyn Irvin and Barbara Marsh. i. pacioMS HJingr J Couses Page twenty-eight One thousand and ninety-six students crowded into our Hub when it opened last September. Many new things had been added, but the biggest and most noticeable was the seven-room wing added to the west hall upstairs. Construction of the wing, which cost about $100,000, began in March, 195$. It was hard to keep your mind on clas s when you could hear — and sometimes see — such fascinat¬ ing things going on just around the corner. The work continued all summer and finally ended just the week before school opened last fall with the installation of 144 shiny new lockers. The new wing meant more room for both jun¬ ior and senior high. It meant that part of an over¬ crowded sixth grade class could be moved into Room 106 downstairs. During each of the last five years something new has been built in the Crown Point school system. If C.P.H.S. continues to grow in the next ten years as it has been growing, this year-by-year building will continue to accommodate the 2S00 students who will be here in 1966. That could mean a new junior high school for grades seven through nine ... or it could mean a new wing (or several) on the west of the building ... or it could mean that the present building will stretch to join the industrial building. Like Lake County’s Hub our Hub is looking into the future and growing . . . bigger . . . Last spring the second floor addition was a sight of steel beams, piping, con¬ crete blocks, and busy workmen. Page twenty-nine Page thirty C ] [a f, (Experiment, an JJCcL Oil, Hi-Y Serves School Hi-Y president Bruce Cantrell meets with his cxecuti- committee: Keith Perry, treasurer; Tom Macintosh, vie president; Bill Buehrle, secretary, and Marion Cox, chaplai This was the year for all good Hi-Y’ers to come to the aid of their school. Their agenda was full of activities to help people, and club members did their duty in lending a helping hand wherever it was needed. Hi-Y’s first activity was the presentation of a lovely Bible to be used at Student Council convo¬ cations. Hi-Y also received the thanks of most students for the jukebox which everyone enjoys in the rec¬ reation room — they bought it. The Hi-Y’ers added to their service list when they lent a helping hand at the reserve and freshman football and basketball games by collecting ticket money. The club also did quite a bit to help their sister society, Sunshine. Members of Hi-Y directed bus drivers to the parking lot during the Sunshine con¬ vention in Crown Point. They helped in picking up clothes for the clothing drive, and they co¬ sponsored the Christmas Semi-Formal and the spring Rose Dance. Bruce Cantrell, Hi-Y president, presents Student Council president Dick Neely a Bible at the opening of the Christmas First row: M. Cox, B. Cantrell, B. Buehrle, T. Macintosh. Second row: B. Morrison, D. Cooper, R. Gerlach, C. Brokovich, W. Nelson, B. Bennett, H. Southworth, J. Tullis. Third row: M. Johnson, K. Bailey, J. Heaton, C. Schwartz, C. Collins, J. Mybeck, J. Heidbreder, E. Selock, B. Zini. Page thirty-two Girls Work for Others Oh’s and ah’s of exclamation were heard around the gym when girls in the latest fall fashions paraded down the platform. These girls were Sun¬ shine girls and the style show was only one of the features to entertain 1000 Sunshiners at their annual District Convention. It was the first time in C.P.H.S. history that the convention was held in Crown Point. This kicked off a big year for the Sunshine Society. There were many projects during the year to carry out the society’s motto of Others.” Distri¬ buting Thanksgiving baskets to needy families, col¬ lecting clothing for children on Indian reservations and Korea, contributing to the Riley Children’s Hospital, and fixing-up toys to distribute at Christmas were among these worthy projects. The toy repair job was begun just this year. Candy was also sold. Included in the year’s social events were the Sun- shine-Hi-Y sponsored Christmas semi-formal, the Rose Dance in the Spring, and, winding up the year, the May Breakfast, an early morning festivity where the new officers are initiated. S. Sapp, S. Luke, X. Fischer, C. Wynkoop. S. Birdzell, J. Richards, L. Fifield, G. Wiltfong, J. Hcckel. Page thirty-three First row: D. McGinnis, J. Austin, T. Bodamcr, R. Hoshaw, R. Rapp, R. Stephenson, J. Collins, B. Champion. Second row: H. Morris, B. Lottes, J. Hudson, D. Boscl, S. Kemp, T. Kruger, J. Malo. First row: D. Overton, J. Russell, L. Pugh, F. Letz. Second row: J. Van Woerden, S. Jacoby, D. Conquest, N. Vieweg, S. Rippy. Junior High Helps Too While the older girls have their Sunshine, the Junior High girls have their Sunrays. The club is interested in doing good work for others. The girls collected books, magazines, and records to give to the Lake County Detention Home at Thanksgiving. They prepared food baskets for needy families at Christmas. Besides that, they made a scrapbook for Riley Children’s Hospital in Indian¬ apolis and valentines for the County Home. Sunrayers also helped their sisters at the Sun¬ shine dances and luncheons and had their own initiation party and Mother’s Day tea in May. Newest of the clubs started at Crown Point High this past year was the Junior Hi-Y. The club acts as a younger brother society to the Senior Hi-Y. Those who make up the club’s membership are the junior high boys and the freshman boys who are ineligible for the older society. The club’s main money making project during the year was selling ice cream bars at the basketball games. Junior Hi-Y’ers also helped their brothers by taking tickets at the Christmas Semi-Formal dance. Page thirty-four Latin Club Stays One; French. Spanish Combine Togo-clad slaves, all Latin Club members, serv¬ ing the reclining senior alumni of the club are only a part of the fun planned each spring for the Roman Banquet. In the friendly atmosphere, they eat a fine dinner prepared in Roman style. Also, the sophomore slaves must entertain the royalty.” It all adds up to an evening of fun for all and a memorable yearly event for the club members. The Latin Club, whose main purpose is to arouse interest in Roman civilization, is made up of about 45 second-year Latin students. Meetings are held bi-weekly during the class periods. Other events that took place this year included an initiation party, movies on Roman life, a club- sponsored dance, and a trip to the Museum of Natural History. Parle Vous Francais? Como Esta Usted? These phrases might be heard floating around the room when the Modern Language Club holds its meeting. The Modern Language Club, just begun here this year, is a combination of last year’s French Club and Spanish Club. The main purpose behind the club, as stated in its constitution, is to develop a culture in foreign countries. At each meeting a special report is given about one of the countries. The people, their life, and their customs are dis¬ cussed. Sometimes records typical of that certain land will be played. The club sponsored one of our Friday night dances as a means of raising money for various field trips to museums. Appearing in their class’s first play were First row: M. Cox, M. Kazimer. Second row: P. Walz, J. Delli Colli, C. Collins, A. Hess, M. Maniatakes, D. Neely. Third row: B. Cantrell, C Vandersec, B. Alyea, J. Hartman, S. Owen, P. Schmidt, W. Nelson. Class of’56 Makes Debut With 10 Little Indians’ Why was Dick Neely talking so funny? Why did Marion Cox wear that murderous grin? Why was Bruce Cantrell limping? Why, Why??? These questions were answered by the juniors at their class play Ten Little Indian s. The play, given in the C. P. gym, was directed by Miss Crauder. A mysterious host had invited eight guests for a week end — Phillip Lombard (Chuck Collins), Anthony Marston (Jim Hartman), Vera Claythorne (Alice Hess and Judy Delli Colli), William Blore (Dick Neely), General MacKenzie (Bruce Cantrell), Emily Brent (Pauline Walz and Marion Kazimer), Sir Lawrence Wargrave (Marion Cox), and Dr. Armstrong (Charles Vandersee). The guests had never met their host or even seen one another. A voice accuses each person including the two house servants, Mr. Rogers (Wayne Nelson) and Mrs. Rogers (Pat Schmidt and Mary Jane Mania- takes) of murder. As each person is mysteriously killed, an Indian statuette drops off the mantel. So it went “until there were none”. A spine tingling moment in Ten Little Indians” is acted by C. Collins, A. Hess, and M. Cox. Page thirty-six Seniors Score a Hit Where’s my skirt?” Hurry up with my make¬ up, I’m on in two minutes!” These lines plus the inevitable SHHH! from Miss Luella Crauder, the director, could be heard backstage at Room For One More when the seniors presented their play. The story takes place in the summer home of the Rose family. Poppy (Bruce Cantrell and Marion Cox) and Mother (Ursula Keldenich) Rose are the guiding forces for a family which has room in its heart and house for one more. Their daughters Trot and Teensie (Alice and Dody Hess) share these feelings as they add Joey (Tom Macintosh) who later aspires to be a doctor, shy Janey (Pauline Walz) and crippled Jimmy John (Dick Neely and Tom Babincsak) to the fun-loving family. Next door neighbors are the Biddles. It includes lighthearted Mrs. Biddle (Sue Smith), the daughter Betty (Rochelle Bellamy and Lorie Krieter), and son George (Bill Buehrle and Bill Don). Miss Winston (Sarah Archer) brings children from the Home” to the Rose family. In the course of this summer, many things hap¬ pen. Poppy dies of a heart attack, Janey saves a woman from drowning, and Jimmy John runs away. The climax comes when Jimmy John’s story is sold in Hollywood, and everything once again is peaceful. The Rose family looks Cleo, the turtle. Page thirty-seven Marion Cox, Judy Delli Colli, and Chuck Collins enact a scene for members of the drama and thespian groups. Drama Groups Develop Young Acting Interest I smell grease paint!” is a familiar saying at Drama Club meetings. The club, organized and sponsored by Miss Luella Crauder, is just two years old. Some of the activities enjoyed at the meetings are the applying of make-up and the acting out of bit-parts and pantomimes. The main purpose of the club is to maintain an interest in acting for anyone. Officers for the past year have been Marion Cox, Jo Henderlong, Marion Kazimer, and Charles Van- dersee. To be, or not to be.” That was the question when Thespian Troup 1407 was started at C.P.H.S. last year with 15 seniors as charter members. It has now grown into an active and respected organization. The club has a point system for considering members. Points can be earned at meetings and by participating in plays or behind the scenes on committees. The aim of Thespians is to create an interest in all phases of the dramatic arts. Members of this year’s active Thespian troupe arc First row: M. Kazimer, J. Delli Colli, U. Kel- denich, P. Walz, S. Archer. Second row: C. Vandcrsec, D. Neely, T. Macintosh, C. Collins, B. Can¬ trell, W. Nelson, M. Cox. Page thirty-eight First row: D. Roffman, B. Kincy, K. F. Feighner, J. Bowers, C. Collins, C. Ger! Dramatists Go Into Business With ‘Stardust The time was 8:00 p. m.; the place, the high school gym; the program read Stardust”. There was a reason for the excitement in the air — the combined Thespians and Drama Club were pre¬ senting their first play. The students of the Academy of Dramatic and Allied Arts are extremely excited, for they are expecting a famous actress, Prudence Mason, played by Charlotte Hartley. Seen as the students are Barbara Denny, Joyce Bowers, Marion Kazimer, Carole Kimberlin, Kay McAboy, Dick Roffman, Wayne Nelson, Judy Delli Colli, and Betty Kincy. Miss Mason comes to the playhouse to star in one of their plays, but she is dumfounded at this madhouse of art — the students are over-arty. The students in turn are taken aback to learn that she gives no time to such nonsense — just a normal girl who rarely suffers for the art”. To make matters worse, she has a problem — the battle be¬ tween romance and career. As you might guess, everything works out fine in the end, and the play received a great ovation from the audience. B. Denny, H. Entenmann, C. Collins, D. Neely, H. Langeland. Page thirty-nine Student Council Legislates for Student Body While you, the students of Crown Point High School, were still enjoying your summer vacation, the Student Council was already hard at work planning for the coming school year. On the first day back at school, maps were passed out by Student Council members showing a plan of the school and directing students to their home rooms. These maps were very helpful to the freshman as well as to many of the upper classmen since a new wing had been added to the school during the summer. The long-awaited student recreation lounge was opened and was managed with pride by the Council. It turned out to be highly successful with its juke¬ box and candy store. Student Council member Jim Graeber bangs Christmas decorations in the main hall. Page forty Lounge Big Success Student Council members help run different af¬ fairs of the school. One committee met with Mr. Ervin to choose the assemblies. Another committee worked on the honor code. Student Council officers took charge of the three convocations services we had, with a guest minister invited to speak at each. When Christmas time rolled around, the Coun¬ cil dug into its funds to provide for a Christmas tree and decorations. The decorations this year were new and more elaborate. For many years the ice cream bar stand at the basketball games has belonged to the Student Coun¬ cil. From this year on, though, it will be loaned each year to a different club. This year it was under the supervision of the Jr.-Hi-Y. In April president Dick Neely and Council mem¬ bers Bruce Cantrell, Leonard Langeland, Joanne Henderlong, and Joanne Greiner were in Gary for the meeting of the Lake County Association of Student Councils. In the spring comes the elections for council posts and cheerleaders. Both elections are super¬ vised by the Council and include such big political actions as speeches and posters. This summer the newly-elected officers will be attending Purdue University’s workshop for Stu¬ dent Council members from all over Indiana. — F.F.A. Adds to Knowledge With New Machinery Three cheers for last year’s F.F.A. boys! The Crown Point chapter was named the top chapter in the state last spring at the state convention at Purdue. Other honors included a first place in leadership, third in co-operation activities, and honorable mention in safety. Winning these awards meant that the chapter had to put out even more effort during the 1955-56 year so that they can win the same awards and more again this spring. This year’s F.F.A. won still other awards in state, district, and county contests. By selling refreshments at the Friday night dances, farming 14 acres of land, and winning various other contests, the Future Farmers added over $500 to their funds. They used this money to buy new shop tools. This winter the chapter bought a trac¬ tor and cultivator which will prove to be a big help to them in the future. Two representatives, Dave VanDenburgh and Warren Kish, went to the National Convention the first week in October at Kansas City, Missouri. Future Farmers of America is a national organiza¬ tion for boys studying vocational agriculture. Crown Point’s chapter is sponsored by Leon Dean who was named Honorary Hoosier Farmer for this past year. This title is bestowed in recognition of the help in advancing the activities of the state F.F.A. during the past year. Page forty-two Future Mechanics Spread Goodwill Through Huh Boys, girls, and teachers all get into the act of a spirited basketball game when the Machinist Club sponsors another of its annual inter-class tournaments. This is one of the main events in the school’s calendar, because it is looked forward to by so many students. With the money that was made from the 1955 tournament and projects during the whole year, the club bought a machine for the shop — a lathe, which is used in cutting metals. Another machine was the result of this spring’s tournament and work. The club started off this active year with an initiation party for the new members, and brought the school year to an end with a dinner honoring the graduating members. One of the activities that was sponsored by them during the year was to donate a large amount of food for Christmas bas¬ kets which were given to the needy families. The purpose of the club is to raise money to buy machines for the shop. All year the club works on tools and machines for people in the community as a good will project. At their meetings the machinists discuss projects they will put into operation. At one meeting they had two guest speakers from the Sheet and Tin Mill in Gary. The Machinist Club’s plans for the future ex¬ tend into the community. They hope to get broken- down tools, machines, and other implements from local businesses and do the repair work on them. The boys do not receive money for this job; they do it to create good will. There are 45 persons in this club, which is one of our few vocational clubs. It is sponsored by Lester Hale. Honors Go to Best Outstanding service, leadership, scholarship, and character are the qualities that gain a Crown Point High School senior or junior membership in the National Honor Society. Each year the faculty chooses the students for the Honor Society. They choose IS per cent of the upper third of the senior class and not more than S per cent of the junior class. The main interest of the evening meetings was having representatives from different colleges speak on college. Any senior interested in college could attend these meetings. The solemn initiation of new members was the highlight of the year. Parents of the members were invited to this occasion. The officers for this past year were Jim Hartman, president; Chuck Collins, vice president; Doris Guske, secretary; Jim Henderlong, treasurer; Charles Vandersee, public relations; Rose Marie Stroup, corresponding secretary; and Noretia Wil¬ cox, hostess. Page forty-four Projectionists Serve as Classroom Operators One of the youngest of the newly organized clubs at C.P.H.S. is the Projectionist Club. This organi¬ zation was approved by the Student Council a little over a year ago when it was introduced by Miss Gene Kubal, our librarian at that time. Any person enrolled in C.P.H.S. may become a member of this organization by appearing before the sponsor and the executive board and showing how well he can use the audio-visual equipment. Members may be considered active members for no more than four years but may become an as¬ sociate member after graduation. At the meetings on the fourth Friday of each month the members were taught how to splice films, how to make minor repairs on the audio¬ visual equipment, and how to operate the pro¬ jectors, the recorders, and the phonographs. The main objects of this organization are to aid the school by expert operation of the audio-visual equipment, to enable its members to work as a group in building up the community and school, and to train and maintain skilled operators. Even as a new club the Projectionist Club has grown quickly and is doing a wonderful job in showing films in the different class rooms and in caring for the equipment which is entrusted in its hands. The sponsor of the projectionists for this past year was Miss Esther Carter. The officers were Tom Macintosh, Mickey Petrovich and Dave Weiss. Projectionist officers were T. Mac¬ intosh, president; Mickey Petrovich, secretary-treasurer, and Dave Weiss, vice-president. Projectionists were First row: (I. to r.) B. Champion, K. Kimber- lin, B. Loosemore, D. McGinnis. Second row: J. Shaver, R. Kors, J. Malo. Third row: T. Macintosh, M. Petrovich, D. Weiss, D. Kersey, N. Frame, L. Eisenhutt, C. Franz, T. Liechty. Carl Smolik directs all instrumental music. Crown Point High School Here comes the band!” No wonder they cause such an excitement — with their red uniforms, tall soldier hats, and fast stepping pace. Throughout the year, under Carl Smolik’s able directions, the band has participated in many school and community events. Beginning with the football season, they exhibited intricate marching routines and formations at the home games. Goose-stepping drum major Leonard Langeland led the band through their maneuvers. For the Christmas Concert the high school band combined with the junior high band and the chorus department to present a spirited program. Another concert in March and the Minutes of Music high¬ lighted the band’s year. Exchange concerts with some of our neighboring schools rounded out their schedule. For one week during the summer several mem¬ bers of the band attended band camps at Indiana and Purdue Universities. First row (1. to r.): J. Dickerman, S. Teagle, W. Olds, R. McKay, J. Boyer, P. Walz. Second row: P. Frcder.xon, J. Holland, B. Hudson, N. Ruby, H. Martin, M. Frederixon, J. Russell, J. Johnson. Third row: R. Goodman, J. Heisterberg, K. Clausscn, J. Shaver, S. Crane, B. lams, B. Crowell, R. Vanderlugt, M. Walker, B. Bennett. Fourth row: J. Karraker, D. Phillips, L. Langeland, C. Lunkes, M. Johnson, J. Tullis, B. Briggs. Page forty-six Band Provides Entertainment for Many As a money making project, the band sold Bull¬ dog seat pillows — red plastic pads with a white Bulldog head on them. They came in handy at the football games on those cold bleachers! The Northern Indiana Band, Orchestra, Vocal Association’s district solo and ensemble contest was held in Crown Point this year. C.P.H.S. had 54 members entered, and there were 1,800 students attending from this area. What band would be complete without high- stepping twirlers at the head of the parade? Our twirlers have practiced hard for their part of the show. During school they saw movies and read books on twirling. These twirlers marched whenever the band did and twirled for many miscellaneous school pro¬ grams. They also ushered at concerts and, along with other band members, served as secretaries to the judges at the District Solo and Ensemble Con¬ test held here. Drum majorettes Linda Phipps, Florence Hclman, Sharon Crane, Carol Raker, Carol Schneider, Jeanne Johnson, and drum major Lcn Langeland salute George, Crown Point High First row (1. to r.): P. Clevenger, J. Wendt, J. Fulk, M. Palmer. Second row: E. Selock, P. Schmidt, R. Dunklc, L. Craig, P. Palmer, T. Kruger, P. See, D. Guskc. Third row: J. Pickford, S. Lockhart, G. Mileham, J. Hedman, R. Buehler, B. Hudson, J. Kaldahl, M. Fought, J. Mybeck. Fourth row: S. Lewis, B. Cantrell, S. Kemp. Page forty-seven Jazzy Dance Band’s Hard Work Shows Results Many contributors like Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clarke helped to finance the music department. If you just happened to be in the downtown district of Crown Point in the evening during this summer, chances are you might have heard the Crown Point band in one of their several concerts. These concerts were presented on the courthouse lawn in the early part of the evening. The band members were treated” by a civic organization after the program. One, two, three (tap, tap, tap) — blow, sam!” Once again those cool cats, the Arist-o-cats, beat out one of their special numbers! The Arist-o-cats is the high school dance band, and they have played for such affairs as the Re¬ gional Principals’ Association dinner, Senior Dance, and Holly Hop. They also played for different organizations in Hammond. This year, among other things, they bought new music, music stands, and lights to put on the Members include Saxes — John Dickerman, Scott Lockhart, Larry Craig, and Robin Dunkle; Trumpets — Phil Clevenger, John Wendt, and Jim Fulk; Trombones — John Mybeck, Melvin Fought, and Bob Hudson; Piano — Pauline Walz and Jeanette Karraker; Bass — Scott Kemp; Drums — Leonard Langland and alternate Marty Johnson. Page forty-eight They Play All Music — From Mozart to Tops’ Laughing over a humorous band experience are band officers John Dickerman, treasurer; Priscilla Palmer, secretary; Melvin Fought, president; and Leonard Langeland, vice-president. Practice makes perfect, and band members keep in shape during the summer with concerts on the courthouse lawn. Page forty-nine A Karel Heisterberg and Dana Polomcak are two of several accompanists for A Cappella. I’m sweet little Buttercup.” I’m the captain of the King’s Navy!” These were only some of the lyrics heard in the rollicking A Cappella presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H. M. S. Pinafore. The lead parts were portrayed by Bill Bennett, Sarah Archer, Lynette Irvin, and Ed Selock. The operetta, a satire on the British Navy, was the first of its kind ever produced at Crown Point High. It was the result of long hours of work and loads of fun for the cast. Besides this fine production, the A Cappella par¬ ticipated in the Christmas Concert and the Minutes of Music. They also sang for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter convocations, and provided music for the Baccalaureate Service. A Cappella sponsored one dance this year as a money making project. With this money the boys rented their clothing for the operetta. A Cappella Furnishes Music for Convocations Page fifty Scientists Search as Photographers Photograph Click, click” — and the first step in making a Camera Club Christmas Card Original” was completed by an economically minded student. The club also took pictures at their own dances and at the Senior Class play, developed the nega¬ tives, and sold the prints to the students. Besides being educational and just plain fun, the project increased the club’s funds. The club, together with the publications department, purchased a new cam¬ era. The purpose of the Camera Club is to teach stu¬ dents more about photography, how to improve pic¬ tures and how to use the equipment. The smoke is enveloping you; you are just about to sound a fire alarm when you realize that there isn’t any fire but that the smoke and peculiar smells — all quite harmless — are coming from the lab where the Science Club is meeting. Any physics or chemistry student may belong to the Science Club. Meeting twice a month, the mem¬ bers may use the lab or the science library under the supervision of Alton Cochran, chemistry teacher. Officers of the club were Jim Kruger, John Dickerman, and Len Langeland. Inklings’ Staff Tells Weekly C.P.H.S. Story Re-hashing last week’s paper arc Miss Linke, S. Meyers, S. Wheeler, L. Irvin, J. Menn, J. Greiner, A. Hess, D. Bobrowski, S. Thienes, S. Hartmann, G. Hale, C. Kaiser, J. Birdzell, J. Viant, K. Perry, E. Foster, C. Wynkoop, J. Komechak. If you happened to walk into the Inklings annex a few months ago, you found quite a sight waiting for you. Piles of white paper, piles of stencils, piles of green covers swamped the office where the journal¬ ism students edit their weekly paper. This so-called “mess” was the start of a new project for the publications department — the BUZZ BOOK. This “book” is really a directory of students’ names, ad¬ dresses, and telephone numbers; the faculty and their addresses and phone numbers; and the clubs and club officers. Of course, the most important part of the journalism course is still the school’s weekly four- page paper, the Inklings. The staff is kept busy preparing stories for the paper, which comes out every Friday. These young journalists may be rewarded for their efforts if they work hard enough. Each year the paper is judged by the Hammond Times along with other papers in the Calumet Area. The paper is also entered in the National Scholastic Press Associa¬ tion where it is rated with other school papers throughout the nation. Money for the Inklings comes from subscriptions and advertising by the local merchants. Another journalistic activity is the Quill and Scroll, the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, to which both Inklings and Excalibur staff members may belong. Page fifty-two Shirley Meyers, Inklings editor-in-chief, finds that head¬ aches come with the fun in putting out a weekly newspaper. In the spring the publications banquet was held to honor the staff of both the Inklings and the Excalibur and to announce staff members for the coming year. This coming summer, as was done last summer, the editor and part of the staff will go down to Indiana University for the High School Journalism Institute. At the Institute they learn better meth¬ ods for putting out a high school newspaper. Excalibur Records All Important School Events Page fifty-three Work on the Excalibur started when Marilyn Foss and Jim Henderlong, co-editors, attended the annual High School Journalism Institute at Indi¬ ana University last July. There they planned the yearbook and drew up a dummy for the staff mem¬ bers to work by. The general planning and layout of the dummy received second prize in their division at the Institute. The taking of senior pictures during last August started the yearbook on the long way to production. At the beginning of the school year the staff was formed into two divisions: editorial and business management, with co-editors and co-business man¬ agers as their heads. The editorial staff was busy planning club, sports, and opening section pictures. Their work was not finished until the copyreading of proofs and the handing out of the books at the signature dance May 25. The business management division handled the sub¬ scription sales campaign, sold picture packets, plan¬ ned the Excalibur dances, and took care of the financing of the book. The advertising staff vis¬ ited the local businessmen, selling them ads in the Excalibur. At the end of May the entire staff could sit back and enjoy their long, hard, and persistent work by looking at their own piece of work and de- Engraving is discussed by R. Stroup, P. Palmer, M. Foss, .Seven Sports Offered at CL.fP. Admiring letter awards are C-Men officers Don Chuck Collins, and Cuney Kaiser. The C-Men of Crown Point High School incor¬ porated two new ideas this year. The first was the giving of an honor medal to the outstanding senior letterman. The medal was awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership, honesty, and athletic ability. C-Men Boost Bulldogs The other idea was a shouting” success. At the basketball game with Merrillville, our arch rival, the lettermen in their smart red sweaters joined the white-bloused girls in the Booster Block. The pres¬ ence of the boys added much to the appearance and voice power of the block. In order to raise funds for the purchase of let¬ ters and sweaters, the C-Men sold cokes at the home basketball games and team rosters at home football games. Since major letters, the requirement for member¬ ship are given in seven fields — basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, track, and wrestling — the C-Men are supplied with many new members regularly. Mr. Robertson, assistant football and baseball coach and coach of the reserve basketball team, pilots the C-Men. Page fifty-eight Club Gives C. P. Spirit Oh, look! Here comes the float!” This and other cries could be heard as the Booster Club float made its journey around the square in prepara¬ tion for the Homecoming game. Memories and em¬ bers still smoldered from last night’s bonfire. Yes, this was Homecoming, and Booster Club had gone all out to make it one of the best in the history of Crown Point High School. Although the Homecoming Parade and Bonfire are only two of the many activities of Booster Club they impart an idea of the main purpose of the club — to build and maintain school spirit. The Booster Club sponsors the Booster Block which is composed of Booster Club members who sit at all home basketball games and the Sectional Tourney. The cheerleaders work closely with the Booster Club. Varsity cheerleaders for the 1955-56 season were Marilyn Foss, member of the varsity squad for three years, Dody Hess, Joanne Henderlong, and Mary Jane Schuster, each serving her first year on the varsity. All of these girls are seniors, except Joanne who is a member of the Class of 1957. This year, for the first time the freshmen elected cheerleaders. They are Patty See, Sue Don, Penny Conger, and alternate Debby Kincy. Keeping George in good shape for athletic events are Booster Club officers Chris Aiken, Joanna Reis, Joyce Hiler, and Ardis Patterson. Leading the enthusiastic crowds at reserve games were Lee Fifield, Joyce Mills and Judith Root. Page fifty-nine G.A.A. Sells Sweatshirts One of the highlights of the G. A. A. this season was the volleyball tournament which was won by Nancy Ruby’s team. The Girls Athletic Association’s first money¬ raising project, the sale of Bulldog sweatshirts, served a dual purpose. First it enabled the G.A.A. to back the school and then, of course, it raised money for the purchase of new equipment and letters to be used by the girls. The sweatshirts were white with Crown Point Bulldogs written on them in red. The sale was con¬ sidered a great success since more than 200 shirts were sold. Annually the G.A.A. presents a carnival in the spring. This spring ’56 in Review” was presented May 4. Each month was depicted by two dances representing typical activities which take place dur¬ ing that month. Fantasy in Storylan d” was the theme of the 195 5 carnival. As the name implies, the dances were made up of characters from storyland and included Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Rabbit, the Three Little Kittens, Cinderella, and the Old Woman in the Shoe. The purpose of the G.A.A. is to promote better sportsmanship, leadership, and skill in the area of girls’ athletics. Page sixty the G. A. A. Lending an Hawaiian touch to Eshclman doing the hula. carnival are Daralyn Melcher, Pat Schmidt, Priscilla Palmer, and Donna Show Reviews ’56 There are five major sports fields in which girls may participate during the school year: baseball, basketball, bowling, soccer, and volleyball. All other sports are considered minor in importance. Each year two girls are given a star which signi¬ fies outstanding membership. Girls may receive this award only once during the course of their years in high school. In 1955 Sarah Archer and Nancy Ruby earned the star, the highest award given for service in G. A. A., and in 1956 Mary Lou Spindler and Nancy Seramur were so honored. Each spring the G.A.A. presents a banquet for all graduating members. At this banquet the new officers are installed and the senior girls are pre¬ sented with their record cards where their points for the four years have been recorded. Leading the bunny hop” are Chuckie Hartley and Martha Hcisterberg. With high silk hats and black canes Gail Wiltfong, Judy Richards, Ellen Sue Banscr, and Susie Gephart strut to the tunc of “Lullaby of Broadway.” Defending the backfield gridders were the hard charging linemen. First row: B. Buehrle, D. Schmidt, J. Birdzell, B. Geisen, W. Scott. Second row: C. Skoog, D. Weiss, J. Hartman, D. Gill, E. Marshall, R. Rouhselang, D. Martin and K. Perry are not pictured. Gridmen Block Opponents for Terrific Season On Tuesday evening, September 6, in their open¬ ing game with Portage, the Bulldogs scored two touchdowns and both extra points to shut out the Indians 14 to 0. This was only the beginning of what was to prove one of the most outstanding years in the history of the Bulldog gridmen. Friday of the same week found the Bulldog eleven on board the bus, bound for Valparaiso. Crown Point took a 6-0 lead on a pass to Spurr. Then the Vikings came roaring back and tied the score in the second period. In the final quarter however, Crown Point recovered the ball on their own one yard line and on the next play scored the winning touchdown. On Friday, September 23, Merrillville traveled to Bulldog Memorial Field to try their hand at up¬ setting the mighty Bulldogs. Crown Point racked up three quick touchdowns, but failed to make the conversions, and so led 18 to 0 at the half. Page sixty-two In the second half the Pirates pierced the Bulldog line and scored two touchdowns and an extra point to put them in a position to win the game. The Hub gridmen grimly held on to the battle against When the final gun sounded the Crown Point Bulldogs had won 18-13 for win three and an un¬ blemished record. Edison, one of the toughest teams the Bulldogs faced, started off with a bang as they took a quick 6-0 lead. Crown Point, however, came firing back with a retaliating touchdown and the extra point to lead 7-6. In the third quarter the Bulldogs scored again as Jeff Heaton slammed into the end zone to give Crown Point a 13-6 lead. Neither team managed to score in the fourth quarter so this re¬ mained as the final score. Crown Point had then won four in a row and was proving to be one of the Calumet area’s independent powers. Bulldogs Graduate 14 With Glass of 1956 The following Saturday the Bulldogs journeyed into battle with the Hobart Brickies. The game was scoreless until late in the second period when a Hobart end took a pass in the end zone for a touch¬ down. The only other score came on a 6 5-yard punt return by Hobart sophomore, Dean Eickstead. When the gun sounded ending the game Hobart had handed the Bulldogs their first upset, 12-0. Friday evening, October 14, the Bulldogs met Hammond Tech, a team, who the previous week had handed Gary Wallace (ranked ninth in the state) a sound licking. Crown Point scored three times in the first half to lead 20 to 0. Then mid¬ way through the third period Jeff Heaton scurried around end for his third score of the night and the final tally for the Hub. Tech managed to score twice in the last minutes of play but fell short as Crown Point trounced the Tigers 26-13. Friday, October 25, found the Hub gridmen headed south to Lowell. The Bulldogs scored first to lead 6-0. Lowell then came clawing back as Paul Steward, R ed Devil halfback, fell on a fumble in the end zone for Lowell’s only score of the game. At half time the Red Devils had held the powerful Bulldogs to one touchdown. However, the Bull¬ dogs came to life in the second half and scored three more times to sew up win number six against only one setback. The following week the Bulldogs played host to the Panthers from Griffith on Bulldog Memorial Field. Griffith scored first as the Panther fullback powered over from eight yards out. After a success¬ ful conversion, Griffith led 7-0. In the second quarter Jeff Heaton raced 57 yards down the side¬ lines for a Crown Point touchdown. The extra point was wide and Griffith still led 7-6. Despite the Bulldog threats during the remainder of the game the Panthers handed the Hub gridmen defeat number two. Page sixty-three Varsity Takes 7 Out of 9 Crown Point closed their fine season on Novem¬ ber 4, as they bombed the Bombers of Rensselaer 26-19. With Ed Urbanski, Jeff Heaton, and Roger Patz capturing scoring honors, Crown Point tallied four times in the hard-fought contest. After Patz went 12 yards for Crown Point’s final tally, Rens¬ selaer scored once more. But their efforts were in vain for the final gun found Crown Point the winner by a score of 26-19. Each year the varsity gridmen elect one of their membership as most valuable player of the season. This year senior Denis Martin was chosen by his teammates. Denis has been a member of the varsity squad since he was a freshman. The mighty Bulldogs chose Bob Geisen and Jerry Gerlach as co-captains for the season. Fourteen seniors were graduated from the varsity this year. They were: Tom Babincsak, Bill Buehrle, Chuck Collins, Bob Geisen, Jerry Gerlach, Dan Gill, Jim Hartman, Denis Martin, Roger Patz, Ron Rouhselang, Warren Scott, Bob Spurr, Tom Stathis, and Dave Weiss. Coaches Jim Carter and Ed Robertson are to be commended for their fine job this year in leading the Bulldog gridmen to a season made up of seven wins and only two defeats, one of the best seasons in Bulldog history. Save the tackle for later, son. Gotta make a touchdown now! After catching a pass, Jeff Heaton makes tracks for a touchdown. Fine play, boys! Encouragement given by Coach Carter mi the sideline kept the team going. Page sixty-four Reserves Look Promising Page sixty-five With a s chedule of nine games this season the reserve football team ran into rough competition from their various opponents. Under the direction of Coach Robertson, the reserve squad was a well drilled team with a desire to win. The difference in six of their games was either a touchdown or extra point. This fact shows that the breaks” went in favor of the other team. The Bullpups came out on top in their first out¬ ing against East Chicago Washington because of some fine, long touchdown runs. Then they were set back by Hammond Morton, Valpo, Edison and Hobart. In the game with Lowell, the Bullpups put to¬ gether a stiff defense and a good offense to beat the Red Devils” 14 to 7. • Again the Bullpups ran into rough going when they were beaten by Griffith, E. C. Roosevelt, and Culver. If the breaks” had been in the other direction the Bullpups would have had a much better season. Bulldozing through Edison is Roger Patz (in the white uniform) as Ed Urbanski runs interference. Driving hard Bob Spurr (50) knocks over tacklcrs-to- bc while Roger Patz tries a flying body block. The reserve football squad included First row: G. Kimberly, D. Miller, L. Haniford, B. Collins, B. Rans, K. Bailey, J. Fisher, D. Niemeyer. Second row: D. Conquist (manager), B. Mayberry, B. Stott, D. Turner, G. Young, T. Foreman, D. Anderson, D. Hall. Third row: D. Way, L. Kittel, D. Radzwill, C. Robertson, H. Rumsey, J. Harmon, J. Soyring, C. Hooks, J. Kaiser. Frosh Win 5, Lose 1 Under the coaching of Harry Allison, the fresh¬ man football team showed great possibilities this year. The boys worked hard and their efforts showed in their convincing record of five wins and one defeat. The only dark spot on the record books was a 14 to 6 defeat handed to them by Gary Emerson. The freshmen, having a big line and fast backs, were able to penetrate the opponent’s line quickly and catch them off guard. In addition to their speed, the boys combined a fine passing game and a sound, powerful running game. In the six games the freshmen played this year they employed a terrific defense, holding their opponents to an amazingly low 26 points for the entire season! Gary Emerson scored 14 points against the Bullpups, the most any team was able to score. The only other teams to score were Valpo and East Chicago Roosevelt. All of the boys on the squad were so evenly matched that Coach Allison found it difficult to select a starting eleven. All of his boys had the determination to play and to win. For this re ason they were rewarded with a fine record. In the future the Crown Point Bulldogs can look forward to successful seasons because of the freshman football players coming up through the ranks. Page sixty-six Harriers Go to State At the Sectional Cross Country meet Crown Point unleashed its full power and took second place, which qualified them for the state finals. With this splendid showing they became the first cross country team from Crown Point ever to go to State. The boys who qualified to run in the state meet were Ron Gerlach, Carl Nedderman, Robert Crowell, Jim Graeber, William Nolan, Larry Liss, and Jack Kaldahl. The team got off to a bad start by losing to the Hobart Brickies 15 to 50 (low score wins), but made a quick recovery and beat Lowell 20 to 39 on the Bulldogs’ own treacherous course. After ironing out a few rough spots, the harriers went to the Hobart Invitational meet and placed tenth out of a field of 28 teams. Two days later they downed Morton and Portage in a triangular meet held at Youche Country Club. The team then suffered a bitter defeat at Val¬ paraiso when they came in third in a three-way meet. Two victories ended the season. Ron Ge Page sixty-seven Varsity hoopsters are: (standing) T. Macintosh, D. Radzwill, M. Petrovich, C. Nedderman, C. Steele, K. Perry, D. Wilcox, B. Gremel, J. Birdzell, B. Bock. Front row: standing, C. Kaiser; kneeling, E. Karraker and C. Hooks (managers). Five Lettermeii Return to Hoopsters’ Varsity Squad Five lettermen returned to the varsity squad this year. They were senior Keith Perry, juniors Bob Bock, Cuney” Kaiser, and Dave Wilcox, and sopho¬ more Bud” Gremel. Seniors Tom Macintosh and Carl Nedderman along with juniors John Birdzell and Mickey Petro¬ vich, newcomers to the squad, rounded out Coach Allison’s hoopsters into a team of nine boys. The boys started slowly and were downed by sharp-shooting quintets from Chesterton, Horace Mann, and Calumet Township. But they came back to life to knock off Culver Military Academy for their first win of the season. The Froebel Blue Devils then dealt the Bulldogs another loss. In their next contest they won the game from Hammond Tech in the last ten seconds when Cuney” Kaiser tied the score at 61 all and Bud” Gremel sank a twenty foot push up shot to clinch the game. On the following Saturday the Bulldogs played host to Merrillville, Calumet Township, and Hobart in their annual holiday tourney. For the second straight year, Merrillville won the tourney. Next the C. P. H. S. hoopsters were off to partici¬ pate with Morocco and Francesville in the Rens¬ selaer tourney. Francesville handed the Bulldogs a defeat in their first game, 69-6 2. The start of the new year seemed to produce a completely new team, for the Bulldogs avenged an earlier loss at the hands of the Hobart Brickies by a score of 61-50. Crown Point then traveled to the Hammond Civic Center, only to be set back by a mighty Morton team. Still keyed up from their loss to Morton, the Bulldogs met their arch rivals, the Merrillville Pirates, in the Crown Point gym. The boys played one of their best games and beat Merrillville to avenge two defeats last season. In the last three minutes of the game the Bulldogs took a two point lead. The hoopsters then stalled out the remainder of the game in spite of Merrill¬ ville’s attempts to get the ball. When the gun sounded the score stood at Crown Point 61, Merrill¬ ville 59. Then the Bulldogs hit the road for a trio of away games. The first of these was with Knox who edged the boys by the close score of 52-49. Page sixty-eight The team then lost to Gary Edison, but came back to beat their rivals to the south, Lowell. In spite of their efforts to avenge a loss in football, the Red Devils fell prey to the Bulldog roundmen, 69-63. The Valpo Vikings handed the C-Men another loss. Here, as in previous games, the boys felt the sting of a short s quad. Turning south once more, the Bulldogs evened the score for their defeat in the Rensselaer tourney by beating them 56-54. Upon returning home the Bulldogs finished the season with the co-champs of the Calumet Region, the Griffith Panthers, and lost a heartbreaker, 54-51. The Crown Point Bulldogs recorded a seven- win, fourteen-loss record this season as they ended the season with an 86-76 loss to Hammond Mor¬ ton in the opening game of the Hammond Sec¬ tionals. The team this year was short; however, they proved that height isn’t everything by turning the tables on a much taller team and an old rival — Merrillville. With another year Merrillville may not be among the few beaten, but will be among the many beaten. The Crown Point High School reserve basket¬ ball team, under the tutorship of Coach Ed Robert¬ son, finished its season with a five-win, twelve-loss record. However, since the reserves encountered top- notch opposition and lost many a heart-breaker, the record is not as dismal as it may appear. An example of their tough luck was an overtime defeat handed them by Hammond Tech, the team who won the Hammond City Tournament. The Bulldog B-Boys” emerged victorious over Horace Mann, Culver, Edison, Lowell, and Emerson, all teams to be reckoned with. Much improvement was noted as the season pro¬ gressed and warranted a number of the boys a chance to dress for the varsity. Chuck Steele, 6 ' 3 center, was the number one rebounder, while Dick Radzwill was the team’s leading scorer. Phil Kerth, the other forward, was a good rebounder and scored well. At the guard slots Denny Lundgren was the top feeder and a good driver while Bob Collins handled the outside shooting assignments. Up! Up! Up! go Crown P oint’s Keith Perry and Bud Gremel while Dave Wilcox comes in for a rebound. Reserves Make Basketball Future Look Promising We are going to use a zone defense,” says Coach Robertson to the reserve team at practice. Players are first row: G. Kimberly, K. Bailey, D. Niemeyer, B. Collins. Second row: J. Anderson, C. Steele, J. Kaldahl, C. Taylor, D. Lundgren, D. Radzwill. Page seventy Successful Bullpups are first row: B. Dankoff, D. Iwan, B. Reese, B. Second row: A. Hack, G. Woods, R. Thomas, L. Liss, D. Hoyt, B. C Russell (manager). J. Nedderman, L. Costin, B. Radzwill, J. Dian, T. Hargis, Barnett, B. Murray, J. Collin: iwell, L. Polen. Third row: 5. Loosemore (manager). Freshies Swish in Eleven-Win, Five-Loss Record Under the coaching of Jim C arter and Harry Allison, the freshman basketball teams turned in enviable records for their first roundball season. The A team won eleven of their sixteen contests and scored 582 points to their opponents’ 505. Following the leads of front-lineman Daryll Hoyt, John Nedderman, and Bill Radzwill, the freshies” showed much promise. John Dian and Larry Costin also saw action in the forward slots. The guard posi¬ tions were shared by Gerald Kimberlin, Jim Collins, Larry Liss, and Bud Barnett. These are the boys who handed the undefeated Lowell squad its first loss. The freshman B team totaled a fine record of nine wins and five losses. This year’s freshman team was loaded with talent which will make future Bulldog varsity hoopsters a much feared aggregation and a real power in state basketball warfare. Oh no! He’s going to make it! The expressions oni the faces of the Chesterton players give them away as Dave Wilcox goes in for a lay-up. Joe Glassford and Bob Scher demonstrate a referee’s position to the rest of the varsity squad. Looking on ire fine raw: J. Kerr, B. Spurr,. E. Anderson, J. Bechtold. Second row: C. Smead, T. Cope, T. Menn, A. Wright, E. Marshall, D. Schmidt. Senior Wrestler Spurr Rates Fourth in State The 1 955-56 wrestling season seemed to be the season of repetition for senior Bob Spurr. Again this year, Bob was high point man on the Crown Point squad. Both he and Jim Kerr were elected co¬ captains by their teammates. However, Bob’s greatest achievement took place at the state meets at Lafayette Jeff, February 18, when he placed fourth. Last year Bob also placed fourth in the state meets. Tom Cope was also entered in the state matches. Wrestling has been on the athletic schedule of Crown Point High for the past three years. The matmen are headed by Carl Carnahan, school ath¬ letic director. Prepared to meet all foes, the Bulldog wrestlers faced a rough, but promising, season. The close of the season found them entering the impressive record of seven wins, three losses, and one tie in the books. At the beginning of the season 5 9 boys turned out for practice, and of these 32 made the squad. Coach Carnahan was pleased to see that approximately half of the boys were veteran wrestlers. The matman got off to a good start when they At the sound of the whistle Bob Spurr starts a ’’grapevine hold” from a referees’ position on Jim Kerr. Page seventy-two Crown Point Matmen Cop 7, Drop 3, Tie 1 took their first match from Bishop Noll by a score of 36-20. But the Bulldogs ran into trouble as East Chicago Roosevelt nosed them out by the close score of 28-25. However, the matmen were not to be kept out of the win column for very long. They returned with a bang to trounce Hammond Clark 36-18, and Hammond Tech 36-12. Again the Bulldog wrestlers met the Roughriders from East Chicago Roosevelt and proceeded to prove that they were not so rough by beating them 26-23 to avenge their earlier defeat. The matmen then tied the East Chicago Wash¬ ington Senators 21 all. But the Bulldogs were not to be trifled with as they showed when they re¬ turned to beat Hammond Clark 28-20. In their next match, to prove no team could beat or tie them more than once, the Bulldogs beat the Senators of East Chicago Washington 25-21 in an¬ other close match. The Crown Point matmen then fell victims to mighty South Bend Adams’ matmen, 27-24, and finished the season by beating Noll again and drop¬ ping their final meet to Thornton Fractional. Tim Glassford and Mike Rans demonstrate the pinning grapevine position as Mr. Carnahan calls the pin. Reserve wrestlers looking on are First row, J. Harmon, C. Marshall, D. Vitkus, J. Straka, R. Sherick, B. Rans, T. Rouh- selang, J. Spence. Second row: D. Buehrle, M. Joyce, K. Farm¬ er, B. Marshall, T. Golden, H. Barber, D. McNay, J. Heaton, T. Litts, D. Fagen, M. Ander- Page seventy-three 11 First row: B. Nolan, A. Kubiak, L. Craig, J. Kaldahl, B. Van Slyke, G. Misek, B. Rans, C. Ad¬ dison. Second row: D. Downey, C. Skoog, D. Turner, J. Anderson, D. Cilek, J. Barry, C. Smead, E. Anderson, L. Meyers. Third row: D. Hershman (manager), D. Vitkus, C. Lunkes, A. Metsch, C. Steele, J. Mybeck, A. Wright, H. Sherwood. D. Gerold, M. Anderson (manager). Cindermen Gain Experience Via Stiff Competition The close of the ’55 track season found the cin¬ dermen with a record of ten wins and nine losses. The field events were still rather weak because of the lack of experienced boys, but the remainder of the team was fairly well-rounded. The team started slowly by losing to Hammond Tech by a score of 61-48. However, the cindermen returned with a bang to place second in the Little Five” meet between Hobart, Griffith, Gary Wirt, Lowell, and Crown Point at Hobart. The Bulldog cindermen initiated their new Bull¬ dog Memorial Field track in fine style by beating the Portage Indians 72-37. The team lost two heartbreakers, one to Calu¬ met Township, 59-50, and the other to Rensselaer, 5714-51%. Then the cindermen reached the peak of the season by walking (running) away with the second division trophy at the Rensselaer Relays. Crown Point was also very well represented in the sectionals at East Chicago and, in spite of the fact that the meet was on Friday, May 13, the Bull¬ dog cindermen took places in five events. Junior Denis Martin took places in both the high and the low hurdles, Keith Perry in the 440-yard dash, and Tom Stathis in the pole vault. The mile relay team made up of senior Joe Spindler, sopho¬ more Dave Wilcox, and juniors Keith Perry and Denis Martin brought in the fifth win. Page seventy-four Over the loud speaker your event is called and you suddenly find that your stomach is full of but¬ terflies, which you don’t seem to be able to shake. As you approach the line the starter calls ' Take your marks’. Then, after a nerve-racking pause, ' Get set!’ and, finally, ' Go!’ You thrust yourself out of the starting position.” Thus one of C.P.H.S.’s runners describes track. Denis Martin and Bob Held head for the victory tape as they clear the last hurdle. Stathis Breaks Five-Year-Old Pole Vault Record Page seventy-five The high scorers for the Bulldog cindermen for the 1954-55 season were senior Bob Held and jun¬ iors Bob Spurr, Keith Perry, Denis Martin, and Tom S tathis. Stathis broke the school pole vault record of 10 ' 11 set in 1951 by Elwin Buche. Tom’s record—the new school record—stands at 11 ' 1 . Coach Malcolm Ruby has reason to be proud of his cindermen, and with a little more experience in the field events, Crown Point will soon be able to boast a fine track team. This year’s track season opened March 22 in a four-way indoor meet at the University of Chi¬ cago. Thirteen other meets (including the sec¬ tional at East Chicago, May 11) were on this year’s schedule. Twelve returning lettermen were among the 66 boys who reported to practice. Following their long drives (1. to r.): Don Huber, Forest Feighner, and John Sopsic head for No. one green. Linksmen Drive Home 7-2-3 Season in 1955 The golf team ended its ’55 season with a seven win, two loss, three tied record. The team won the first meet with Rensselaer and lost the next two to Hammond and Valparaiso. After tying the next two meets with Noll and Wallace, Crown Point High went off to beat Clark twice and then on to conquer Tech. One tie with Hammond High and the golfers fin¬ ished the season at par by beating Tech and Rens¬ selaer again and then Noll and Valpo. Following the close of the regular season Crown Point participated in the LaPorte Invitationals and the Sectionals which were also held at LaPorte. Mr. Weldy, in his second year as linksmen coach, led the Crown Point team through another success¬ ful season. Low men on the team were: Jerry Trump, Jack Viant, Ed Rhorback, and Clayton Root. Bulldog Batsmen Win 10 Crown Point High’s baseball team, under the di¬ rection of Coaches Carl Carnahan and Ed Robert¬ son, got off to a good start last season with a four- game winning streak. However, Culver upset the Bulldogs in the fifth game, 5 to 1. Following Cul¬ ver’s lead, East Chicago Washington beat the Bull¬ dogs 11 to 6. The Bulldogs came back and won their next two games against Merrillville and Lowell. The streak was short-lived for the Bulldog Sluggers” lost to Calumet and Noll in their next two contests. How¬ ever they snapped back to win their last four games and then ended the season with a loss. This gave the batting Bulldogs an over-all record of ten victories and five defeats. Coaches Robertson and Carnahan awarded thir¬ teen major letters to members of the team. John Birdzell waits for the peg on first. lAJe jO eavn l j WJorbing ogotb ter tZsAdvn i nisi ration and faculty Collide As dJd)aily The school administration is composed of the school board, the superintendent of the city’s pub¬ lic schools, and our principal. Although the school sessions lasts only nine months, this executive group is busy throughout the entire year. Not only have these people handled the school problems and func¬ tions but have contributed to the continued growth and success of our school. Mrs. Floyd Vance, Ken¬ neth Knight, and Paul Rapp form this year’s board. The positions of superintendent and principal are filled very capably by Austin E. Walker and Ben Ervin. Austin E. Walker, Superintendent of Schools. Ben Ervin, Principal. Page eighty 9 KENNEDY, WILLARD General business; Freshman Class sponsor; Ball State Teachers Col¬ lege, B. S. KYLE, MRS. MAXINE Junior high science; junior high social studies; seventh grade spon¬ sor; Manchester College, B. S.; Indiana University. LAUTERBUR, ALICE English; Junior Class sponsor; Na¬ tional Honor Society sponsor; Mt. St. Joseph On-the-Ohio; Ball State Teachers College, B. A.; North¬ western University, M. A. LEHNER, CHARLES Bookkeeping; typing; office prac¬ tice; Senior Class sponsor; Clcmson College; Ball State Teachers College, B. S.; Indiana University, M. S. LINKE, JANICE English; journalism; Inklings; Ex- calibur; Junior Class sponsor; Quill and Scroll sponsor; Indiana Uni¬ versity, A. B. MENDELL, HELEN Vocational home economics; Soph¬ omore Class sponsor; Purdue Uni¬ versity, B. S.; Ball State Teachers College; Indiana University. Page eighty-four 7« 4y MRACEK, MRS. MARGARET English; DePauw University, B. A. NAYLOR, WILLIAM Spanish; French; driver training; typing; Modern Language Club sponsor; Senior Class sponsor; Ball State Teachers College, A. B. OWEN, BEN Junior high English; U. S. history; seventh grade sponsor; Butler Uni¬ versity, B. S. PALMER, HELEN Guidance Director; Booster Club sponsor; junior high cheerleaders sponsor; Ball State Teachers College, B. S.; Purdue University; Indiana University, M. S. PEROTTO, FRANK High school and grade vocal music; A Cappella; male quartet; vocal ensemble, Madrigalians; Peabody Conservatory of Music; Fenn Col¬ lege; Julliard School of Music; George Peabody College, B. M. ROBERTSON, EDWARD English; assistant football coach; reserve basketball coach; Letter- men’s Club sponsor; Nevada Uni¬ versity; Indiana University; Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. Page eighty-five WELDY, GILBERT Business English; psychology; Hi- Y sponsor; golf coach; Manchester College, B. S.; Indiana University, M. S. WILEY, DIANE Government; typing; Freshman Class sponsor; Ball State Teachers College, B. S. ZURMUEHLEN, MARILYN Junior and senior high art; Junior Class sponsor; Ball State Teachers College, B. S. Miss Ella Blackstone, Mr. Walk¬ er’s secretary, is a familiar figure around C. P. H. S. Her respon¬ sibility is that of keeping records and transacting school business smoothly and efficiently. Mrs. Marie Olson, besides being Mr. Ervin’s secretary, is a general information source person for all high school students. She and Miss Blackstone constitute the of¬ fice staff. Page eighty-seven tSevenf t Qrac e Abenath, Bernard Addison, Kay Alexander, Frances Allen, Norlyn Almy, Marjean Barmore, Janet Beach, Michael Becker, Lowell Bosel, Daniel Brindley, Kathleen Brown, Linda Cooper, Sally Crissinger, Donna Crummer, Arthur Denison, Ina Gay Dieman, Janet Dille, Suzanne Duncan, Jo Ann Dunker, Deanna Fateh, Bill Foster, Connie Foster, Pat Foster, Robert Foster, Virginia Francis, James Frederick, Diana Fritz, Robert Hefner, Donald Hershman, Greg Hershey, Sharron Hilcr, Thurman (withdrawn) Hofferber, David Hoffman, John Horn, Janna Huber, Gerald Hudson, James Johnson, Jim Johnson, Sharon Kabella, Sharon Karasoff, Geraldine Kelsey, Donna Reiser, Loretta Kimberlin, Gregory King, Carol Kinghorn, Mike Knesek, Julia Kretshmar, Judyth ,2)„Vc Srings °prefit The main project of the junior high this year was a gigantic magazine drive which really brought in the profits for them. Competition was the basis for the success of this drive which brought in a total of $3,988.28. The four highest subscripton sellers, Bet¬ ty Kyle, Daniel Root, David Osborne, and Kay Clevenger, were presented with prizes for their feats. The highest selling class during the entire drive was the 7ATs. Betty Kyle and David Hofferber try out their salesmanship on a prospective customer. Page eighty-eight Seventh jrade Kyle, Betty Lindzy, Lois Lottes, Robert Lundgren, Bill Mallott, Bill Mares, Carl Milburn, Richard Morris, Harold Murray, Shayne Nedderman, Bonnie Neiner, Richard O’Brien, Timothy Oram, Mary Ann Osborne, David Palmer, Carla Porter, Gene Post, Patricia Rapp, Douglas Rhodes, Roger Rinkovsky, Edward Rans, Donald Sabau, Randy Sautter, Jim Schroeter, Carol Sipich, Sharron Smith, Vivienne Spencer, Jeanette Sprinkle, Susan Stephenson, Ronnie Stoll, John Struebig, Pat Sundquist, Daniel Swanson, Miriam Tayler, Tommy Tolemy, Alex Utley, Charles Van Slyke, Roger Van Woerden, Jimmy Wickiser, Kathleen Yingling, Joy (with¬ drawn) r j opcorn Another money-maker was the popcorn stand which is the annual duty of the seventh and eighth graders. The hot popcorn was taken advantage of by the majority of spectators at the football and basket¬ ball games. What was done with all this money? For one thing, unlike the senior high, the yearly assembly dues were deducted from this large sum. Also, the basketball team was largely supported by this fund. One of the various ways in which the Junior High increases its treasury is by selling pop corn at football and basketball games. Page eighty-nine G ' -J ' Addison, Terry Ahlgrim, Eugene Allee, Terry Austin, Jim Bailey, Rayrna Barry, Eddie Becker, John Bice, Judy Bodamen, Tom Brooks, Gary Burns, Diana Carlson, Janis Clarke, Peggy Clevenger, Kay Clifton, Morton Cohoon, Elaine Collins, Bonnie Crissinger, William Crummer, Sharron Cunningham, Brent Dietel, John Dille, Carron Douglas, Sandra Driscoll, Susan Du Vail, Barry Ebert, Danny Fifield, Barry Flegal, Martha Glinski, Sandra Golden, Nancy Goodwine, Terry Gumbiner, Bill Hack, Beverly Hafsten, Raymond Haley, Amanda Hanlon, Phillip Hanlon, Sharon Hartwell, Jerry Hershman, Jay Hoshaw, Ronald Jacobsma, Glenn Jacoby, Steve Jewart, Glyn Kabella, Warren Kaiser, Ronald Kerr, Leslie CM eers J Cectrten ec This year’s junior high cheerleaders were Carla Palmer, Elaine Cohoon, Lynne Struebig, and Bon¬ nie Nedderman. Their responsibility was to keep up the spirit and sportsmanship of both the team and the spectators. The members of the junior high have become active in all phases of school life. Besides boosting the baseball, basketball, and track teams, they have two representatives of each class who take an active part in the Student Council. Cheering the Junior High team on to victory are Carla Palmer, Elaine Cohoon, Lynn Struebig, and Bonnie Nedderman. Page ninety (Esicjjlrtli C jrade 3 )eep during ] ofio 2 ) n £igltl (jracie Krull, Howard Lecz, Florette Lynch, Kay (withdrawn) Mahlman, Elinore Malm, Lynn Malott, George Marsh, Becky Mazure, Richard McNay, Dorothy Murry, Larry Nanz, Grace Nelson, Charles Oram, Margaret Parker, Sam Wright, William Perry, Sandra Peterson, Harold Phillips, Harry Pugh, Linda Rapp, Roger Rippy, Sandra Root, Bill Root, Daniel Root, Diana Rosenbower, Elden Sevick, Krystal Shaffer, Jay Shaver, David Struebig, Lynn Tullis, Carol Turley, Faye Van Wagner, Carol Viewig, Nancy Wornhoff, Bill Whitlow, Patrick Winland, Bill Wood, Judy Gail Wood, Judy R. Aken, Merrille Fultz, Joan Trimpe, Mary Cox, John K Du’VaHr Barry Mazure, Dick A privilege which the seventh and eighth graders shared with the senior high is that of the Student Lounge which is in its first year of use. Very active this year was the junior high band which gave competition to the senior high band by making appearances at several games and the two annual concerts. The junior high consists of 183 students, all of whom are residents of the city of Crown Point. No rural students are accepted in the junior high school. Page ninety-one Offic ers iSitccessfitlly IX ircct d lass inactivities Freshman officers Mary Lou Melcher, secretary, Jim Collins, president, Ted Mcnn, vice-president, and Deborah Ruby, treasurer, discuss plans for the Freshman Sophomore officers Don Hall, presi¬ dent, Dick Turner, treasurer, Lowell Meyer, vice-president, and Jeff Heaton, secretary, go over the expenses in the ledger book. Planning the prom was a big event for junior class officers Judy Niemeyer, treasurer, Nancy Ruby, secretary, Bar¬ bara Newlin, vice-president, and Bob Bock, president. Page ninety-two P fewest PLlass to Pinter C. ' P- PH- S. jpoasts 315 Abraham, Leonard Adams, Jerry Alexander, Tommy Allen, Mary Ann Allman, Sue Anzur, Joanne Ashcraft, Tommy Banscr, Paula Barber, Herman Barnett, Bud Barry, Tim Bar wig, Robert Bcchtold, Jerry Bennett, Pat Bennett, Terry Brawlcy, Cleon (withdrawn) Brown, Bill Bruce, Sidney Brucks, Ellen Bradley, Rosalcc Broomhead, Cindy Broomhead, Dean (withdrawn) Brown, Kenneth Brindley, John Briggs, Bill Boyer, Judy Brunson, Sheila Buehrlc, Dick Buehler, Ricky Burke, Emily (withdrawn) Carlin, Dolores Champion, Bill Chcsnutt, Jimmy Cilck, Donna Cilek, Joyce Clark, Alvin Claus, Bob Clausscn, Kay Coapstick, Jerry Collins, James Collins, Paul Conger, Penny Conquest, David Costin, Larry Crissingcr, Gary Crane, Sharon Crawford, Betty Crider, Melvin Cron, Robert Crowell, Bob Crowell, Loretta Cundiff, Barbara Curry, Judy Dalton, Ruby Davis, Linda Dean, Priscilla Dearing, Dennis Dcsky, Don DeWitt, Dale Dian, John Don, Susan Dooley, Doris Page ninety-three 4s ‘Well , yVlayi f C3 litis to C .Jlxc Kazimer, Ray Kemp, Scott Kerr, Bill Kimbcrlin, Gerald Kincy, Deborah Kohr, Donald Kors, Ronald Kruger, Tom Kucia, Frances Lamphicr, Judy Lavenz, Joyce Leach, Jacqueline Lewis, Steve Lindeman, Phillip s, Larry Lifts, Tom Lofland, Catherine Loftus, Judy Loosemore, Bob Luke, Sandy Madden, Eileen Mager, Larry Malo, John Mancno, Pete Marshall, Bob Marshall, Grace Martin, Barbara Mattocks, Beverly Mazar, Josephine McCoy, Mary Jane McDaniel, James McDaniel, Rita McGinnis, Danny McNay, David Meade, Nancy Melcher, Mary Lou Menn, Ted Miles, Pat Misek, Joan Mitchell, Mickey Moffitt, Larry Moldcn, Delores Mueller, Ann Murray, Bill Nedderman, John Neff, John Nelson, Clifford Newlin, Nancy Nicpon, Ronald Noak, Albert Noves, Donna Obert, Judy Oliver, Jack O ' Neill, Ronnie Overton, David Page, Marjorie (withdrawn) Polen, Larry Palmer, Mac Parker, Tom Parkhurst, Robert Patz, Chuck Peer, Linda Pcrigo, Wilma Page ninety-five rcsli man Usance, the ‘ rinctple lass vent, Pctrunich, Joe Petyko, Gary Phillips, James Phillips, John Pigue, Sharon Polinj Mar Powers, George Prater, Elsie Prescott, Charlene (withdrawn) Proctor, Pat Randolph, Barbara Rans, Mike Rees, Bob Rcttig, Don Richardson, Dave (withdrawn) Riley, Rebecca Roberts, Virginia Rose, Robert Rosenbaum, Wallace Roth, Judy Ruby, Deborah Rush, Nancy Russell, Jerry Sapp, Karolyn Sapper, Carl Savio, John Schmelter, Marilyn Schneider, Carl Schrocder, Karen Scabloom, Carol See, Patty Shanaman, Nadcan Shaver, Jack Shaver, Judy Shearer, Janice Shcrfick, Roger Shrader, James Simonton, Richard Smallfield, Shirley Smith, Mary Lou Smith, Sandra Snearley, Rachel Sobak, Judy Spence, James Stalhandske, Jackie Stalnecker, Janice Stemp, Wayne Stevenson, Pat Straka, Joe Sullivan, Gene Sullivan, Pat Sundholm, Laurie Sundauist, Gail Teeling, Joyce Thomas, Ronald Thornburg, Vivian Tracy, Gene Travis, Lillie Page ninety-six ‘Proves Profitable for JNew-J orn 0 K reasurvf Semchuck, Delores Travis, Margie Troutwine, Kay Turnquist, Lawrence Underwood, Norman Urbanski, Joanne Utpatil, John Van Berg, Warren Vanderscc, Barbara Van Slyke, John Von Wn-rden. John Vinnedge, Pat Wa ike r Joseph Walker, Judy Ward, Jimmie Westcott, Jacqueline White, Ray White, Ruth Widman, Earl Williams, Phillip Wilson, Millie Wood, George Woodke, Bertha Woods, Lee Wright, Margaret Yancey, Frank Zini, Linda (with- Baize, Edda Carlin, Roy Carlson, Ricky Garling, Ronald Gerlach, Dan Hargis, Tom Lanier, David Lannon, Robert Meyers, Larry Ogborn, David Osenga, Carol Radzwill, William Rouhselang, Tom Swegosh, Mike (with¬ drawn) Larr; V O -ft, no Page ninety-seven So P L ‘ProuJL Sbisplay JVev CLs S 73 , ' 3 s Abenath, Beverly Addison, Carl Aiken, Christina Aliec, Bonnie Alexander, George Andersen, Eddie Andersen, Marty Arnold, Dick Arnold, Fred Bailey, Karyl Baldwin, Thomas Banser, Ellen Barry, Jim (withdras Bauer, Bob ) Beach, Debbie Becker, Sandra Bennett, Rose Besse, John Bice, William Birdzell, Susie Bishop, Frances Blockland, Richard Bloomfield, Jerry Boles, Allen Bond, John Bosten, Caroline Boswell, Robert (withdrawn) Brown, Bill Bruce, Kenneth Buffenbarger, Wilbur Cilek, Sandra Clifton, Helen Collins, Bob Collins, Norman Cooper, Richard Courtney, Gerald Coy, Roy Craig, Larry Cruse, Alan Cundiff, Wanda Cunningham, Maurci Curry, Jerry Dahl, Marylyn Davis, Sally Dibble, Dclayne Dieman, Jill Dinga, Joanne Dishman, Donald Dodson, Donald Doffin, Duane Doffin, Leon Drozinski, Rita Dunn, Ruthic Ebert, Terrie Esser, Barb; Farmer, Kenneth Fifield, Lee Fischer, Irene Fisher, Jim Foreman, Tom Foster, Elaine Page ninety-eight ClLlass of 58 jdcciJs J nsy jO ' ife in z 4ctivities Leichty, Tom Lindzy, Carol Lintncr, Harry (withdrawn) Loeffler, Don Lowry, Roger Lundgrcn, Denny Macberry, Bradley McAboy, Roy McClenthen, Judy McCoy, Ruth McWilliams, Lucy Metsch, Al Meyer, Lowell Miller, Denny Miller, James Miller, Larry Mills, Joyce Misek, Get aid Morrison, Bob Moyer, Lucy Murray, Judy Murray, Sandra Mybcck, John Nannenga, Sue Newman, Janet Nemeth, Nancy Niemeyer, Dwaine Nolan, Bill Novosel, Donald Obert, Peter Olson, Carol Ortez, Ricardo (withdrawn) Parker, Bob Parker, Carole Peters, Penny Phillips, Virginia Phipps, Linda Polomcak, Dana Raker, Larry Radzwill, Richard Rans, Bill Reschke, Jo Ann Richards, Judy Rinkovsky, David Robertson, Chuck senbower, Beverly Rumsey, Howard Russelburg, Elizabeth Sopsic, John Schaller, Mary Schlueter, Hank Scher, Gloria Sears, Carol (withdrawn) Seramur, Nancy Sherck, Gary Sherwood, Hank Page one hundred 5c pli Usance St ncreases Glass reasury 19, A 4 1 © S n 9 A ) q Lb m f?. n , 9SM y Wfk 9 9 . V, flUflHNk AA - « O 1 a .( b as £ j A a 2 • v V ' n 4 M v .is i -, 2 -w ao W ■ ' • i a ftR ;,A j -_ fc an ' ) a a a, 44 ac (-� Vi-. Ji Page one hundred one 3 u ' C cipiitre $nter- i[ciss Joi O itle - 3 k nkL jljA 2£ ?2f i?n nr nn ma -• ' � -• i . -mf ' i i a a ¥ S lfc.ikjL. i. v fc ■ v 7 y m 4 Page one hundred two n. Birdzell, John Blanchard, Nancy Blinn, Lois Coe, Ken Downey, Dean H Habenicht Harry (l Hale, Guy Hardy, Robert Harmon, Jerry Hartlerode, Richard Helsel, Jim (Zlass Selects Jj i cown on White for Sweaters Holland, Janet Horsley, George Horsley, Patricia Huber, Don Hudson, Barbara Hudson, Bob Huppenthal, William Hussclbee, Bob (withdrawi Isolampi, David Jacobsma, Ron Jackovich, Dolores Jillson, Pat Johnson, Dave Jordan, Law Joyce, Melvin Jurich, Michael Kaiser, Carl Karraker, Edward Kersey, Dennis Kiel, Henry Kilpatrick, Martha Kish, Warren Kittell, Leon Klein, Fred Knapp, Sheila Kolar, Chuck Kruger, James Kubiak, Christine Kucia, Patricia Langeland, Leonard Lauerman, Gladys Lee, Rose Litts, Bill Lockhart, Scott Lottes, Joyce Loy, Alice (withdrawn) Lunkes, Cliff Maas, Porter Machacek, William Mahoney, Jerry (withdrawn) Mair, Janet Marsh, Barbara Marshall, Charles Marshall, Edward Mathias, Bill Maynard, Dudley Menn, Judy Meyer, Jean Meyers, Gene Mikuta, Jerry Morman, Greg Murray, Ervin McCarty, Richard McCoy, Cathy McDaniel, Evelyn Nagy, Pat Newlin, Barbara Niemeyer, Judy Olds, Walter Osika, Jacquelyn Owen, Judy Palmonari, Lena Patz, Sharon Page one hundred three ‘prom’s reparations dKeep juniors Cl)ccitpied Paulsen, Tom Perigo, Larry Peters, Judy Petrovich, Mickey Phillips, Donna Kay Phillips, Janet Phillips, Joyce Potter, Barbara Reis, Joanne Rettig, Herb Reynolds, Beverly Riche, Irene (withdrawn) Ringstrom, Don Rhodes, Bob Rosenbaum, Larry Ruby, Nancy Rudd, Dale Sabau, Carole Scher, Bob Schmidt, Don Scholl, Beth Schneider, Carol Scott, Carol Sell, Cliff Sharp, Diane Shelhart, Bill Sherman, George Skoog, Carl Smead, Chuck Snow, Pat Snyder, Edris Sons, Linda Spindler, Mary Lou Stalnecker, Joyce Staples, Janis Stephenson, Betty Stiener, Bob Stiener, Dick Stuhlmacher, Sharon Sullivan, Theresa Teagle, Sue Tice, Geraldine Tolley, John Traylor, Deanna Troutwine, Judy Urbanski, Ed Urbanski, Joe Van Den Burgh, Dave Vickers, Brian Villeneuve, Gary (withdrawn) Vitkus, David Weaver, Maryland (withdrawn) Wismiller, Ariel Westphal, Judy Westphal, Marcia Wheeler, Elizabeth Whiteside, Sharon Wilcox, Dave Winland, Patricia Wirtz, Harold Wood, Donald Woodke, Bonnie Page one hundred four Clift, Douglas Dunkle, Robin Hill, Hubert Jackson, Larry Laubecher, Ralph Lynch, Brenda Meadows, Sandra (withdrawn) Raker, Larry Stuhlmacher, Sharon Wirt , Ron Zurbriggen, Marcia Seniors J Costs at 7 darclt gfram On September 2, 1952, a huge group of bewilder¬ ed teen-agers wandered into the halls of Crown Point High School to begin their freshman year. This group consisted of over 200 students—by far the largest class ever to enter C. P. H. S. We were also the first class to begin classes in the newly completed second floor. Soon we knew our way around and were old hands at high school life. The biggest thrill of our sophomore year was wearing our new class rings for the first time. Then we were juniors and things began to hap¬ pen. There was the choice of scarlet on gray for our class sweaters, a class play to produce, and a prom for which to make arrangements. We also saw the completion of the new large, well-equip¬ ped shop building. Before we knew it our junior year was over and there was just one year out of four left. As our senior year began we saw the completion of another addition to our quickly growing school along with another successful play —Room for One More. On May 29, 1956, the largest number of seniors yet are to be graduated from a junior-senior high school of more than 1000 students. Thus brings to a close our four busy years of high school. C)4 ‘ participate in Indiana Scholarship Sosts BELLAMY, CLAIRE R. - shine Society: Drama Club Play Cast. BENDZSA, JOHNNY M. BIGGS, RALPH — Machinist Club; Booster Club; Cr Country (I, 2, 3, 4); Intramurals. ABRAHAM, MARY A. —A Cappella; Booster Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Chorus; F. H. A.; Girl’s State alternate; Sunshine Society. ALLEN, CARROLL J. —Chorus; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. AMATI, MIKE —Chorus; Latin Club; Spanish Club; Machinist Club; Modern Language Club. ARCHER, SARAH E. — Harmonaires (Double Trio); G. A. A. (pres. 3, sports head 2, 4); Sunshine Society (pres. 4); National Thespian Troupe; Girls’ State; Excal- ibur; A Cappella; Booster Club. AYERS, ALAN —Band; Hi-Y; F. F. A. (reporter 2, treas. 3); Science Club. Merriville High School (1, 2). Page one hundred six BABINCSAK, THOMAS P. — Booster Club; Lettermen’s Club; Sr. Play Cast; Class Officer (treas. 1); Basketball (1, 2); Football (1, 2, 3); Track (1, 2); Wrestling (2, 3). BENHAM, JAMES E. — Science Club; Jr. Play Staff; Bowling. Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School (1). BENNETT, WILLIAM — A Cappella; Band (reporter 4); Hi-Y; Student Council; Debate; Booster Club; Jr. Play Staff. BIESTER, HELEN A. —Inklings; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; G. A. A.; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Booster Block. BILDZ, PAULINE K. — A Cappella; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Sr. Play Staff. BOBROWSKI, DOLORES C. — Chorus; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. BOBROWSKI, DOROTHY J. —Inklings; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; A Cappella; Chorus; F. H. A. BOWEN, LEAH A. —Booster Club; G. A. A.j Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Bowling. BOYER, CAROLE A. —Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sun¬ shine Society; Science Club; Latin Club; F. H. A.; Jr. Play Staff; Booster Block. BREYFOGLE, JOAN B. —G. A. A. (sportshead 3) Sunshine Society (corr. sec. 3); F. H. A. (sec. 4) Camera Club (sec.-treas. 4); Science Club; Booster Club Booster Block; Sr. Play Staff. V7 BROKOVICH, CHARLES L. —Hi-Y; Science Club; Base¬ ball (3, 4). Morocco High School (1, 2). BRUMBAUGH, DELORES — Booster Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. Did not graduate. BUCHE, WANDA L. —Chorus; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff. BUEHRLE, WILLIAM F. — Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y (sec. 3, 4); Football (3, 4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Crosscountry; Sr. Play Cast; Basketball (1, 2, 3); Track. BURGE, ARLYNE — Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. CAMPBELL, NANCY L. — Chorus; Booster Club; Sun¬ shine Society; F. H. A. CANTRELL, BRUCE K. —Band; Hi-Y (pres. 4); Student Council; Sr. Play Cast; Boys’ State; Science Club; Booster Club; National Thespian Troupe. COLLINS, CHARLES V. — Lettermen’s Club (pres. 4); Hi-Y (v. pres. 3); Boys’ State (Ind. Good Citizenship Award); Class Officer (pres. 1, 2, 3, 4); Honor Society (v. pres. 4); Excalibur; Jr. Play Cast; Football (1, 3, 4). COOPER, JANET L. — Booster Club; G. A. A. (treas. 3, v. pres. 4); Sunshine Society; Latin Club; Booster Block; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. COOPER, JIM F. —Booster Club; Hi-Y; Intramurals; Bowling. DAHL, DON DELLI COLLI, JUDITH A. —Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Cast; Bowling; National Thespian Troupe; Drama Club; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Booster Block. DESKY, NANCY J.—Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society (v. pres. 3); F. H. A. (historian 2); Girls’ State; Science Club; Jr. Play Staff; Booster Block. DON, WILLIAM — Booster Club; Lettermen’s Club; Sr. Play Cast, Track (3, 4); Cross Country (2, 3, 4); Intramurals (1, 2). DOUGLAS, MADONNA — Booster Club; G. A. A. (re¬ porter 3); Sunshine Society (sec. 4); F. H. A. (v. pres. 3); Girls’ State; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Booster Block. ESHELMAN, DONNA M. — Excalibur; Band (majorette 1, 2); G. A. A.; Sr. Play Staff; Bowling; Chorus; Booster Club; Sunshine Society. FISCHER, ELIZABETH A. —Booster Club; Sunshine FLYNN, SHIRLEY C. —Booster Club. FOSS, MARILYN E. — Excalibur (co-editor 4); Sunshine Society; G. A. A.; F. H. A. (treas. 3); Girls’ State; Varsity Cheerleader (2, 3, 4); D. A. R. Award; Booster Club; Sr. Play Staff. FOUGHT, MELVIN A. —Band (pres. 4); Lettermen’s Club; Football (1); Baseball (2, 3, 4). FREY, JANET J. —Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; F. H. A. Did not graduate. Page one hundred seven GEISEN, ROBERT P. — Lettermen’s Club; Class Officer (treas. 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4); Track (2, 3); Wrestling (1); Sr. Play Staff; Jr. Play Staff; Student CouncU. GERDT, MARTHA E. — Booster Club (sec. 3); Sunshine Society; Latin Club (treas. 2); Student Council; Girls’ State; G. A. A.; F. H. A.; Science Club. GERLACH, JERRY — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Staff; Basketball (1, 2); Football (I, 2, 3, 4). GERLACH, RONALD H. — Lettermen’s Club; Basketball (1); Football (1); Track (2, 3, 4); Cross Country (2, 3, 4, captain 4); Booster Club; Hi-Y; Science Club. GILL, DAN —Booster Club; Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Football (2, 3, 4); Intramurals (1, 2); Cross Country. GOODMAN, JERRY R. — Lettermen’s Club; Basketball (manager 1); Football (manager 2, 3); Track (manager 1); Wrestling (3); Band; Camera Club; Jr. Play Staff. GOTTSCHLING, MICHAEL — Booster Club; D. C. E.; Football (1); Bowling (1, 2, 4). GRAEBER, JAMES J. — Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y; Student Council; Track (2, 3, 4); Cross Country (2, 4); A Cappella; Booster Club; Science Club. GUSKE, DORIS J. —Band; Sunshine Society; Girls’ State; Honor Society (rec. sec. 4). HAMOT, WAYNE — Machinist Club; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4). HARTMAN, JAMES M. — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Cast; Boys’ State; Honor Society (pres. 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Booster Club; Science Club; Latin Club. HARTMAN, MARILYN S. — Inklings; Chorus; Booster Club; Camera Club; Sr. Play Staff. HEIDBREDER, JOHN W. — Excalibur; Hi-Y; Science Club; Cross Country (2); Golf (3); Booster Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. HELSEL, RONALD C. — Booster Club; Baseball; Wrestling ( 2 ). HENDERLONG, JAMES F. — Excalibur (co-editor 4); Student Council; Honor Society (treas. 4); Boys’ State; Hi-Y; Golf (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (2, 3); Junior Rotarian (4). HERSHMAN, ANNETTE W. — Excalibur; Booster Club; G. A. A. (sportshead 2); Sunshine Society (rec. sec. 3); Class Officer (sec. 3); F. H. A. (pres. 3); Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. HESS, ALICE A.— Inklings; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; National Thespian Troupe; Drama Club; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Class Officer (sec. 1). HESS, THELMA K. —G. A. A.; Sr. Play Cast; National Thespian Troupe; Drama Club; Cheerleader (4). HETZEL, JOHN R. — A Cappella; Chorus; Hi-Y; F. F. A. (sentinel 4); Wrestling; Intramurals; Bowling. HILER, JOYCE — Booster Club (sec. 4); G. A. A.; Sun¬ shine Society; Girls’ State alternate; Booster Block; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. Valparaiso High School (1, 2). Page one hundred eight C3o e e f roves Successful for Set HULEN, RONALD G. — Machinist Club; Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (2, 3). HUTTON, SHIRLEY —Band; Booster Club; F. H. A. IRVIN, CAROLYN A. —Inklings; Booster Club; Sun¬ shine Society; Booster Block; Modern Language Club (sec. 4). JAEGER, MARY —Booster Club; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; Sr. Play Staff; Bowling (2); Chorus; G. A. A.; Booster Block. JANDURA, CHARLENE M. — Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Art Club; Drama Club; Inklings; Chorus; G. A. A. Merrillville High School (3). JASAS, GIEDRE A. —Science Club; Latin Club; Jr. Play Staff; Drama Club. JOHNSTONE, DONALD V. —Science Club. KABELLA, BEVERLY J. — Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Designer of C. P. H. S. Flag; G. A. A.; Bowling. KAZIMER, MARION T. — A Cappella (pres. 4);. Har- monaires; Jr. Play Cast; Drama Club (sec. 4); Chorus; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; National Thespian Troupe. KELDENICH, URSULA — Inklings; Student Council; Sr. Play Cast; Class Officer (sec. 4); Bowling (2, 3, 4); Sun¬ shine Society; Latin Club; National Thespian Troupe. KERNS, MARGARET — Booster Club; Latin Cl ub; Sun¬ shine Society. KERR, JAMES B. — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Staff; Golf (1, 2, 3); Wrestling (2, 3, 4); Projectionist Club. KIMMEL, LARRY E. — F. F. A.; Machinist Club. Eaton Rapids High School, Michigan (1); Horace Mann High School, Gary. KLEINFELDT, GEORGE E. — Lettermen’s Club; Intra- murals (I, 2); Football (1); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (1, 2, 3). KOMECHAK, JEANETTE —Inklings; Class Officer (treas. 3) ; Sunshine Society; Drama Club; Camera Club; F. F. A. Chapter Sweetheart (2, 3, 4); Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. KOONCE, CHARLES —Band; Lettermen’s Club; Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Cross Country (1, 2); Basketball (1). KRIETER, DOLORES J. — Booster Club; Sunshine Soci¬ ety; Sr. Play Cast; Bowling; Drama Club. LEAR, DEWAYNE (JACK)—Machinist Club (v. pres. 4) ; D. C. E. (3); Basketball (1, 2). Page one hundred nine niors C Ve Own C ' Commencement C , LUCAS, MARYANNE L. —Booster Club; Camera Club; Booster Block. Bicknell High School. MADDEN, WILLIAM — Horace Mann High School (I, 2). Track (1, 2); Basketball (2). McKAY, RAYMA —Band; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sun- MacINTOSH, THOMAS G. — Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y (v. pres. 4); Sr. Play Cast; Basketball (1, 3, 4); Baseball (I. 2, 3). MARTIN, DENIS—Lettermen’s Club; Basketball (1, 2, 3); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (I, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (2, 4). MARTIN, HELEN D. —Band; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Booster Block. MANIATAKES, MARYJANE — Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Cast; Bowling. MARES, SARAH I. —Booster Club. MCKINNEY, DONALD — Machinist Club. Did not grad- MELCHER, DARALYN — Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sun¬ shine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. MENN, ROLLINS—Machinist Club. Did not graduate. MEYER, JUNE M. — Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Sr. Play Staff. MOELHMAN, ROBERT G. — Lettermen’s Club; Football (2, 3); Baseball (2); Wrestling (2, 3, 4); Inklings. Dyer High School (1). MURRAY, ELAINE L. —Lowell High School (1, 2, 3). NEDDERMAN, CARL W. — Lettermen’s Club; Science Club; Basketball (4); Track (3, 4); Cross Country (4). NEELY, RICHARD P. — Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y; Student Council (pres. 4); Class Officer (v. pres. 2, 3); National Thespian Troupe; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Track (1, 2, 3, 4). NEINER, MARCIA L. — Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Science Club (scc.-treas. 3); Sr. Play Staff; Bowling; G. A. A.; Latin Club; Booster Club. NELSON, DONALD —Machinist Club; Track (1, 2). Chicago Vocational High School (1). Page one hundred ten NELSON, WAYNE B. — Hi-Y; Jr. Play Cast; Intra¬ murals; Thespians’ Play Cast; Camera Club; Science Club; Drama Club; National Thespian Troupe. NICHOLS, EDITH B. —Band; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; Art Club. O’BRIEN, DALE L.— Band; Track (2); Cross Country (2); Wrestling (2). El Ccrrio High School, El Cerrio, Calif. OWEN, STANLEY H. — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Cast; Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Cross Country (4); Wrestling; Science Club; Jr. Play Staff. PAARLBERG, NANCY A. — Excalibur; Girls’ State; Sun¬ shine Society; F. H. A. (v. pres. 4); Booster Club; Booster Block; G. A. A.; Drama Club. PALMER, PRISCILLA A. — Excalibur (Bus. Mgr. 4); Band (sec. 3, 4); G. A. A. (reporter 2); Sunshine Society (treas. 3); Girls’ State; Booster Club; Jr. Play Staff; S r. Play Staff. PATTERSON, ARDIS R. — Excalibur; Booster Club (pres. 4); G. A. A.; Sunshine Society (treas. 4); Girls’ State; Booster Block; Latin Club; Drama Club. PATZ, ROGER R. — Lettermen’s Club; Machinist Club (pres. 4); Football (2, 3, 4); Boys’ State alternate; Wres¬ tling (2); Student Council; Track (l, 2). PERRY, KEITH E. —Inklings; Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y (treas. 3, 4); Class Officer (sec. 2); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); F. F. A.; Sr. Play Staff; Intramurals (1, 2); Track (1, 2. 3). PHILLIPS, NOLAN R. — Intramurals; Baseball (1, 2). RAKER, CAROL—Band (majorette 1, 2, 3,4); Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Booster Block; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. RESCHKE, JOHN E. — Booster Club; Lettermen’s Club; Intramurals (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (4); Bowling (I, 2). REDER, EDNA J. —Inklings; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Sr. Play Staff; F. H. A.; Bowling. ROUHSELANG, RONALD — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1, 2); Wrestling (1, 2); Booster Club. RZEPKA, WILLIAM J. —Chorus; F. F. A.; Intramurals; Track (1). SCHACH, DAN —Inklings; Hi-Y; Sr. Play Staff; Basket¬ ball (1); Track (1, 2); Science Club; Art Club; Foot¬ ball (1). SCHEIDT, ELIZABETH L. — Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; F. H. A.; Chorus; Bowling. SCHEIDT, HOWARD —Art Club; Sr. Play Staff; Foot¬ ball (1, 2). SCHMIDT, PATRICIA D. —Band; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Staff; Sunshine Society. SCHNEIDER, GEORGE M. —Fenner High School, Chi¬ cago, Ill. (1, 2, 3). SCHWARTZ, CHARLES S. — Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y; Basketball (1, 2, 3); Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Cross Country (1, 2, 3, 4). SCHUSTER, MARY JANE —Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Varsity Cheerleader (4). Hebron High School (1, 2). SCOTT, WARREN J. — Lettermen’s Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Booster Club. SELOCK, EDWARD L. — Inklings; A Cappella (librarian 4); Band; Hi-Y; Latin Club. SHEARS, JUDITH A. —Chorus; Booster Club; G. A. A.; Sunshine Society. SIMON, JANET G. — G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Science Club; Booster Block; Spanish Club. Pomona High School, Pomona, Calif. SLUSSER, WAYNE T. —Our Lady of the Lake Semin¬ ary (1, 2). SMITH, SHIRLEY A. — Excalibur; Booster Club; Sun¬ shine Society; Student Council; Girls’ State alternate; Science Club; French Club; Booster Block. SMITH, SUZANNE F. — Booster Club; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; Sr. Play Cast; Drama Club. SOUTHWORTH, HERBERT —Hi-Y; Camera Club; Sci¬ ence Club; Sr. Play Staff; Track; Intramurals. SPENCER, GLORIA J. —Booster Club; G. A. A. Tollcs- ton High School (I). SPURR, ROBERT W. — Lettermen’s Club (v. pres. 3); Student Council (v. pres. 4); Class Officer (treas. 2, v. pres. 4); Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Wrestling (1, 2, 3, 4); Boys’ State; Jr. Play Staff; Intramurals. STAHLBERG, PATRICIA —G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff. Hinsdale High School (1). Hammond High School (2). STROUP, ROSE MARIE — Excalibur (bus. mgr. 4); Latin Club (sec. 2); Student Council (sec. 4); Girls’ State; Honor Society (corr. sec. 4); Booster Club; G. A. A. (sportshead 2); Sunshine Society. SURCHIK, PAULINE F. — G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Bowling; Girls’ State alternate. TAYLOR, JUDITH A. —Inklings; Band; Booster Club; G. A. A. (sportshead 2, 3); Sunshine Society. TAYLOR, RALPH E. — Baseball (2). Westcott Vocational High School, Chicago, Ill., (1, 2). TEGLAS, MARGARET — Booster Club; G. A. A.; Jr. Flay Staff; Sr. Play Cast; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4); Chorus; Sunshine Society; Booster Block. THORNBURG, EVELYN L. —Band; Sunshine Society; F. H. A. (editor 4); Camera Club; Science Club. TRACY, ROBERTA —Band (1, 2, 3); G. A. A. Tollcston High School, Gary. TRAYLOR, SUE —G. A. A.; Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Staff; Girls’ State alternate, Bowling. UHRHAMMER, ANNA —Booster Club. hundred twelve 9 Qoxja! Jj uc-W utc Selected for CZ«ps-Cfoy UHRHAMMER, DOROTHY — Booster Club. UTLEY, ROBERT W. — Booster Club; Science Club; French Club (v. pres. 3); Jr. Play Staff; Hi-Y; Class Officer (v. pres. 1). VANCE, LENORA — Excalibur; Inklings (feature editor); A Cappella (exec. comm. 3); Sunshine Society; Girls’ State; G. A. A.; Sr. Play Staff; Booster Club. VANDERSEE, CHARLES — Inklings; Latin Club (consul 2); Boys’ State; Honor Society (pub. chr. 4); National Thespian Troupe; Student Council, Drama Club (treas. 4); Salutatorian. VIANT, JACK —Inklings; Lettermen’s Club; Hi-Y; Bas¬ ketball (1); Golf (1, 2, 3, 4); F. F. A.; Science Club; Jr. Play Staff. WALKER, BERNADINE —Chorus; Booster Club; G. A. A. WALKER, MARY J. — Band; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; Science Club; Girls’ State; Sr. Play Staff; Drama Club. WALZ, PAULINE — Sunshine Society; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; National Thespian Troupe; Dance Band (3, 4); Band (3, 4); Spanish Club (pres. 3); A Cappella. Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights. Ohio (1); Janesville High School, Janesville, Wise. (2). WEISS, DAVE —Booster Club; Lettermen’s Club; Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3); Projectionist Club (v. pres. 4); Jr. Play Staff. WELLS, EVELYN M. —Chorus; Booster Club. WHITING, ROBERT L. — Chorus; Intramurals; Base¬ ball; Wrestling. WILCOX, NORETIA A. —Science Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff; Girls’ State; Honor Society (social chair¬ man 4); Booster Club; Spanish Club; Drama Club (board member 3); Valedictorian. WIRTZ, JAMES —Science Club; Latin Club; Jr. Play Staff; Sr. Play Staff. ZMUDA, JUDITH —Chorus; Booster Club; Sunshine Society; F. H. A.; G. A. A.; Sr. Play Staff. HAWLEY, PHYLLIS — Did not graduate. COX, MARION —Student Council (treas. 4); Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; National Thespian Troupe (pres. 4); Drama Club (pres. 4); Hi-Y (chaplain 4); Science Club; Latin Club. MEYERS, SHIRLEY —Excalibur; Inklings (editor 4); Sunshine Society; Bowling; Booster Block; Quill and Scroll; Latin Club; Camera Club. These seniors are not pictured in the 1936 Excalibur. Mary Bradley Gordon Mileham William Cope Thomas Schlink David Heiser Clarence Warren Milton Hill Donald Woodke Page one hundred thirteen i d yWcvchants C jive l ts Jheir t upport Band _ 46, 47, 48, 49 Booster Club _ 59 Camera Club .....-. 51 Cheerleaders .1...... 59 Drama Club . 38 Drama Play ..._ 39 Excalibur .-. 5 3 Future Farmers of America . 42 Girls Athletic Association . 60, 61 Hi-Y . 32 Inklings.. 52 Junior Hi-Y _ 34 Latin Club - 35 Lettermen’s Club ... —. 58 Machinists Club ...—. 43 Modern Languages Club . 3 5 National Honor Society . 44 National Thespian Troupe .—.-. 38 Projectionists Club ....—.-. 45 Science Club - 51 Senior Play - - 37 Student Council _ 40, 41 Sunray - 34 Sunshine Society-33 deports dJndo Baseball - Basketball Cross Country Football _ . 68, 69, 70, 71 . 67 _ 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 Golf _ Scoreboard (all sports) Track _ Wrestling ... ...... 76 56, 57 74, 75 72, 73 dclvcrtising dJndc: Archer-Ennis Insured Estates _ 138 Belanger Motor Sales - 117 Ben Franklin - 132 Benton Review Publishing Company, Inc - 137 C. W. Huber _ 125 Calumet Title Company - 137 Carroll’s Chevrolet _ 119 Cloverleaf Dairy _ 131 Commercial Bank _ 127 Corner Grill _ 134 Crown Bakery _ 136 Crown Floral - 135 Crown Meat Market _ 133 Crown Point Cleaners _ 125 Crown Point Drapery - 117 Crown Point Nash Sales - 132 Dean’s Market .. - 130 Doc’s IGA Foodliner _ 117 Falvey’s _ £. -123 Family Finance - 133 First National Bank - 127 Geisen Funeral Home - 13 8 Gcisen’s Furniture Store - 130 Henderlong Construction Company ..— 134 Henderlong Lumber Company- 129 Horst’s Hardware - 131 House Beautiful --S-136 Hub Appliance - 132 Huber’s Department Store - 119 Indianapolis Engraving Company _ Indiana School Pictures . J. Hiram Johnston, Insurance . Jim Clarke’s Sport Shop Kincy Oil Company .... Knigh t Insurance ._. Lake County Greenhouse . Lake County Star ...._... Lake County Title Company .. Linton and McColly ..:__ Lord’s ..... Luke’s Market Basket ... Meeker and Claussen .... Mott’s Jewelry Store ..... Northern Indiana Public Service Company P. W. Struebig and Son _ Paramount Apparel _ Paramount Shoe Store _ Paul Vincent Studio Pennant Home Appliance . Porter and Porter Jewelers Root Lumber Company . Russell’s Buick . Sanitary Dairy . Scheddell and Wendt . Schmal’s Dairy _ Sid Garner Insurance _ Valet Cleaners ___ Weiss Hardware _ 139 138 131 130 132 135 127 133 135 130 134 129 129 117 123 135 133 123 121 134 119 137 131 125 138 129 136 136 125 Page one hundred sixteen Something every home needs is Doc’s low prices. DOCS IGA FOODLINER Phone 304 121 North West Street Plenty Free Parking ' Doc’ Dietel gives Lucy Moyer a sales talk while Mrs. Dietel and son John look on. For the biggest buy in the fine car field See your Chrysler-Plymouth dealer. BELANGER MOTOR SALES Phone 81 57 East Clark Judy Westphal and Larry Polen hear about the finer points of a new Chrysler from Murrell Belanger. Exciting new drapery patterns for your home or room are found at CROWN POINT DRAPERY Phone 259 154 North Main Street This would be perfect for your room, Maureen,” Helen Clifton tells Maureen Cunningham as Herbert Dunker looks on. To please people of every taste shop at MOTT ' S JEWELRY STORE Phone 1780 202 South Main Street It’s just right!” Barb Newlin exclaims to Ollie Mott. Page one hundred seventeen a --igas Page one hundred eighteen HUBER ' S DEPARTMENT STORE has high quality merchandise at low cost Phone 22 122 North Main Street Gee, I can’t decide between them,” Janet Holland tells ' Sonny’ Huber and Karel Hcisterberg. PORTER PORTER JEWELERS will please you when you shop for fine gifts Phone 1443 13 North Court Street These watch bands are the most,” Marty Johnson tells Ted Gielniak and Barb Bollman agrees with Edna Kaiser. CARROLL ' S CHEVROLET says ‘Nothing without wings climbs like a 7 56 CHEVROLET 7 Phone 177 201 South Court Street A station wagon would be great for the gang,” Joe Fate tells Jean Bowers and Virginia Harris. Page hundred twenty PAUL VINCENT STUDIO 130 East Sixth GARY ‘Your EXCALIBUR Photographers’ Page one hundred twenty-one This is the new NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY’S sub-station, a recent addition by the company to give Crown Point area residents even more dependable electric service. Phone 1000 Office 119 West Joliet Looking for saddles, white bucks, heels or dressy flats? PAR AMOUNT SHOE STORE has the shoe style for you. Phone 673 117 West Joliet Street Tli probably have to take both pairs since I can’t make up my mind,” Joanne Henderlong tells Paul Frame. That ‘sharp’ look the girls love on their fellows comes with clothes from FALVEY ' S Phone 142 107 West Joliet Street That tie is neat!” Dick Buehrle says as Joe Jaeger stands by. Page one hundred twenty-three Your home can STAY at the most com¬ fortable temperature with the help of C. W. HUBER, INC. Your Conoco Dealer Phone 452 123 North Main Street Jim Hcndcrlong learns from Ralph Huber how a heater from Huber’s keeps a house warm. To do the best job you need the best in hardware tools and household utensils. WEISS HARDWARE has the best tool for every job. Phone 144 113 West Joliet Street A Maytag will do the job for you,” Bill Kechn tells Daneen Crissingcr. Popular people KNOW that neatness pays. CROWN POINT CLEANERS will keep you neat. Phone 849 107 South East Street You certainly improved this sweater,” Franny Bishop tells Ruth Utley. As important to good health and beauty as sleep is a daily glass of milk from SANITARY DAIRY Phone 719 201 North Judson How about a glass of milk?” Sandy Nicmcycr asks Judy Nicmeyer. Page one hundred twenty-five Page one hundred twenty-six Small enough to know you, big enough to help you. THE COMMERCIAL BANK Complete banking service for individual and business needs. 61 years of friendly service Phone 260 116 South Main Street “It helps to know what goes on ' backstage’ in your bank,” Nancy Newlin thinks as Lcs Bixenman describes a machine for her. For any occasion — Say It With Flowers from the LAKE COUNTY GREENHOUSE Phone 568 East North Street Arranging flowers must be fun judging by the expressions on the faces of Ron Rouhsclang and Don Fcdcr. A penny saved is a penny earned at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK Phone 51 126 South Main Street Carl Carnahan helps out as David McNay deposits some Plain or fancy — LUKE ' S MARKET BASKET has the food buys you like Phone 1246 North Main Street Greg Mormon and Pat Stoll look over pizza mixes while planning a pizza party. Your favorite daydream can grow into a house if you consult HENDERLONG LUMBER COMPANY Phone 600 Foote Street “This may be what you want,” Harold Henderlong says as he shows Jeff Heaton a sample of wood from the stock pile. To be a big hit, get a 1956 DODGE from MEEKER AND CLAUSSEN Phone 111 209 West Joliet Street “You couldn’t go wrong with this car,” Harry Claussen, Jr., tells Lowell Meyer and Ralph Laubechcr. We have everything from sweet whole milk to food for your party. SCHMAL ' S DAIRY Phone 9 213 North Main Street “Boy what a party we’ll have!” exclaim Judy Richards, Karel Heisterberg, and Peggy Trulley to Benny O’Donnell. holidays : ' N V .C- Dependable service and good quality stand behind GEISEN ' S FURNITURE STORE — Service Since 1867 — Phone 67 108 North Main Street There’s a lot of drawer space in this one,” Jack Kennedy tells Patti See and Phil Kerth. Don’t worry if unexpectedly ‘the cupboard is bare’. DEAN’S MARKET is open nights and Sundays, serving you with fine meats and groceries. Phone 505 112 North Main Street LINTON AND McCOLLY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Phone 39, 158 North Main St., Crown Point Phone Gary 4-8522, 4278 Broadway, Gary You, too, will want to buy superior quality sporting goods at Jim Clarke’s. JIM CLARKE ' S SPORT SHOP Phone 306 103 South Court Street Football equipment, like our letter sweaters, is better if it comes from Jim Clarke’s,” agree Denis Martin and Jerry Gerlach while Jim Clarke looks on. Page one hundred thirty RUSSELL ' S BUICK Offers you superb beauty and performance in the 1956 BUICK Phone 201 142 North Main Street Notice the styling,” Clarence Russell tells John Mybeck and Roberta Fultz. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS furnish man’s best food. CLOVERLEAF DAIRY Phone 349 226 South East Street Every athlete needs a daily quart of milk,” Joe Frank tells Chuck Steele. To be sure, insure with J. HIRAM JOHNSTON INSURANCE Phone 314 People’s State Bank Building ’Hi Johnston gives Joe Glassford and Lucy Moyer advice concerning insurance. QUALITY comes with every purchase at HORST ' S HARDWARE Phone 70 204 South Main Street It’s the best on the market,” Dudley Maynard advises Dick Henderson and Don Desky. In the tradition of Benjamin Frank¬ lin — thrifty buys for every need BEN FRANKLIN Phone 1413 103 West Joliet Sandy Kaiser, using Ben Franklin ' s self-help service, re¬ ports to cashier Delores Brumbaugh with her purchase. To give your car real get up and go — for less — deal with KINCY OIL COMPANY Phone 1208 North Main Street Fill ’cr up,” is the request Darrell Hoyt and John Nedder- man make of the service attendant. From school supplies to a T. V. set HUB APPLIANCE is your best bet Hub Appliance and Supply Company Phone 670 106 North Main Street This color television is the very greatest—the most!” is the unanimous agreement of Phil Clevenger, Susie Birdzell, and Judith Root after Clem Gettler proudly has pointed out the new features. Page one hundred thirty-two For a fine car and dependable service come to CROWN POINT NASH SALES Phone 92 1003 North Main Street Harry McClenthen shows daughter Judy and Bob Collins some of the qualities that make a Nash popular. For that extra-special occasion ROAST or STEAK — Tender — Juicy — Tasty — we have it! CROWN MEAT MARKET Fine meats, fish, poultry Phone 407 110 South Main Street Um, but that looks good,” Dottie Bohling says to Harry Steinman. Style-conscious Crown Point teen-agers buy their clothes at PARAMOUNT APPAREL Phone 934 117 West Joliet Take it up a bit in the hem and you’ll have a perfect fit,” Wilma Zakutansky tells Sandy Luke as Judy Holland looks FOR A LOW COST LOAN $25 to $50 See your friend in need at FAMILY FINANCE Phone 1911 or 1912 7 North Court Street MONEY FOR Doctor Bills Auto Financing Consolidate your past bills Buy anything new for the home DON SCHIMPF, Mgr. BUY — READ — ADVERTISE IN THE LAKE COUNTY STAR Phone 83 21 North Court Street Want Ads and auction sales are of particular interest to thrifty buyers. Tom Rouhselang watches as Guy Hale runs off a job” at the Star. Page one hundred thirty-three THE CORNER GRILL is the place to meet your friends and eat the best in food. Phone 1022 1 North Court Street Have a bite!” Joyce Mills says as she offers Bud Gremel one of the Corner Grill specialties. Page one hundred thirty-four For a distinguishing home see the builder of distinguished homes — Eddie Henderlong. HENDERLONG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Phone 1452 325 East South Street John Birdzell and Mickey Petrovich talk over a Hender¬ long model home with Eddie Henderlong. It ' s a MUST to visit LORD ' S For smart feminine and children’s apparel at great savings. YOUR FRIENDLY STORE LORD’S 126 South Main Street It’s perfect—and I’ll take it,” Margaret Kerns tells Phyllis Hawley. And this little knob sets the dial, Everett Teagle tells Susie Sapp and Earl Widman. PENNANT HOME APPLIANCE Phone 233 105 South Court Street For the new look in the home appli¬ ance of your choice, visit our store For a confident future, invest in LIFE INSURANCE now! KNIGHT INSURANCE Phone 209 212 East Joliet Dick Turner and Penny Conger listen attentively as Paul Knight discusses a policy with them. Whether it’s orchids or carnations, your girl will appreciate them if they’re from CROWN FLORAL Phone 1361 11 North Court Street Squeegee Wheeler contemplates buying a plant from Mrs. Harry Miller. Over 80 years of dependable service stands behind LAKE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY Phone 289 208 South Main Street Bob Collins gets a view of the city from a map described by E. B. Southworth. LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE? Accept the PACKARD challenge at P. W. STRUEBIG AND SON Phone 221 192 West Joliet Wilbur Struebig tells Debbie Kincy and John Mybeck, This long sleek line really enhances the appearance. ” Page one hundred thirty-five For complete insurance coverage see SID GARNER INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 684 126 South Main Street Joyce Lottes asks Sid Garner, Where do I sign?” Your headquarters for the finest in baked goods is — CROWN BAKERY Where EVERYTHING is delicious! Phone 170 114 South Main Street How about a cherry tart?” Virginia Roberts asks Margaret You ' ll like VALET CLEANERS way of keeping your clothes NEW! Phone 344 118 North Main Street Bill Litts gives Amy Armitage a hand with some freshly cleaned sweaters—a Valet specialty. It’s not how much you spend, but how well you plan that counts and you’ll want to plan on the fine quality and beauty along with expert advice that comes from HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Phone 267 600 North Main Page one hundred thirty-six To be sure of a CLEAR TITLE come to CALUMET TITLE COMPANY Phone 160 107 North Main Street Printed By BENTON REVIEW PUB. CO., Incorporated Fowler, Ind. (TU3 Everything you need to modernize your home along with budget terms are available at ROOT LUMBER COMPANY Phone 4 527 Sheridan Joyce Smith shows one of the many products available at Root Lumber. Page one hundred thirty-seven SCHEDDELL AND WENDT BROTHERS DRUG STORE CROWN POINT, INDIANA INDIANA SCHOOL PICTURES P. O. Box 246 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA “(Despise cKot IJour Ofbility OfnJ GfmUtion, 0- o r Of kese (Parents 6s IJour Qfuture (Born ' Ancient Proverb? Archer-Ennis Insured Estates 410 Calumet Bank Building Hammond, Indiana ‘Three generations of dependable service-’ GEISEN FUNERAL HOME Phone 40 109 North East Street Page one hundred thirty-eight Page one hundred thirty-nine Patron 5 Page DENTISTS DONALD D. DUSOLD, M.D. W. R. DENISON, D.D.S. 306 East Joliet Street Phone 240 182 West North Street Phone 400 D. E. GRAY, M.D. 182 West North Street LEO L. EISENHUTT, D.D.S. Phone 82 100 South Main Street Phone 165 WILLIAM N. HORST, M.D. L. A. SALISBURY, D.D.S. 123 North Court Street Phone 82 126 South Main Street Phone 1111 J. M. KLAUS, M.D. GALE TROUTWINE, D.D.S. 500 South Court Street Phone 610 224 South Court Street Phone 954 E. R. STEELE, M.D. EVERETT R. TULLIS, D.D.S. 223 South Court Street Phone 252 124 North Main Street Phone 483 WILLIAM R. TROUTWINE, M.D. DOCTORS 224 South Court Street Phone 41 JOHN BIRDZELL, M.D. 124 North Main Street Phone 493 VETERINARIAN MARY CARROLL, M.D. SIMON J. GOODMAN, V.M.D. 124 North Main Street Phone 483 500 North Main Street Phone 239 Page one hundred forty 7 Matron IPage OPTOMETRISTS KNIGHT - KNIGHT Attorneys at Law F. H. CHAMPION, O.D. Crawford Building Phone 136 214 East Joliet Street Phone 361 ARTHUR E. LETSINGER WAYNE A. DUDLEY, O.D. 138 South Main Street Phone 963 North Main Street Phone 282 LAWYERS NORTON LYNCH 103 North Main Street Phone 630 HAMACHER and CARROLL Attorneys at Law VERNON SIGLER 214 East Joliet Street Phone 13 138 South Main Street Phone 264 RAY HEDMAN - BARR Attorneys at Law 112 South Main Street Phone 333 MARTIN J. SMITH 102 South Main Street Phone 72 GEORGE HERSHMAN 113 West Joliet Street Phone 361 T. CLEVE STENHOUSE 123 North Main Street Phone 820 HERBERT JOHNSON FLOYD VANCE Crawford Building Phone 301 People’s State Bank Phone 26 Page one hundred forty-one Staff The 1956 EXCALIBUR is an official publication and project of Crown Point High School, Crown Point, Indiana. Editors-in-Chief Jim Henderlong, Marilyn Foss Sports Editor Sports Writers John Birdzell, Cuney Kaiser, Len Langeland, John Heidbreder Artist -Sharon Brunt Business Managers Rose Marie Stroup, Priscilla Palmer Advertising Manager _ -Joanne Greiner Advertising and Copy Staff- -Annette Hershman, Ardis Patterson, Nancy Paarlberg, Sarah Archer, Nora Vance, Shirley Smith, Shir¬ ley Meyers, Barbara Bollman, Sue Teagle, Barbara Newlin, Freddyan Bender, Joanne Henderlong, Loretta Balogh, Christine Kubiak, Judith Root, Joanne Dinga, Marianne Henderlong, Susie Birdzell, John Mybeck Adviser Janice Linke _ ret