Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Year 1934 In September of 1933 came that long awaited year, the senior year. How dignified and uppish the class felt when they saw the little fresh- men entering high school just as they had done three years before. How much the seniors had advanced since those days! They felt as though they were upon the highest pinnacles; yet who knows? In the regular organization meeting Miss McCrory was chosen class sponsor; Gerald Strickler, president; Gerald Eady, vice-president; Gertrude Brandy- berry, secretary ; Helena Rayl, treasurer. The seniors sponsored the yearly Christmas program, at which time Santa Claus appeared and presented many clever and appreciated gifts to the expectant and anxious students and faculty. The seniors chose a clever, three-act play, Let ' s Be Somebody , which was presented on February 20. Much credit is due both Miss Whalen, the director, and the splendid cast, who through their efforts, made the play a great success. The class was well represented in football by Glen Dickerson, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, Ned Moser, William Sanders, Albert Schei- mann, Gerald Strickler, Burt Townsend, and David Wynn. Those of the class playing basketball were: James Cowan, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, David Wynn, and trainer, Burt Townsend. The seniors appearing on the honor roll the greater part of the year were: Mary Cowan, Margaret Campbell, Virginia Dolch, Charles Ehinger, Pauline Hakey, Barbara Krick, Lela Palmer, Vera Porter, and Helena Rayl. The seniors sincerely hope that as a class they have been an inspir- ing influence to the rest of the high school and hope, likewise, that the seniors of the future will set a good example to the underclassmen of tomorrow. In closing the book upon . Decatur High School, the senior class wishes to express its appreciation t o the hard-working faculty upon whom little credit is ever bestowed. The instructors have worked hard with these students and have done their best to make all of them ladies and gentleman and have attempted to prepare them for the outside world. It is no easy task to fit and equip a group of freshmen for the pitfalls that lie ahead. Enough credit can not be given to the faculty. They are the guiding influences that shape the course in future years. The class is sure that such guiding efforts will be remembered by them for a long time. It is with regret that they say goodby to Decatur High School It is a wonderful school, and they hope that in the future it may become even better. And so they say, Farewell!

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Year 1931 On September 2, seventy freshmen entered Decatur High School to become acquainted with the higher phases of education. By midyear they had made a total of one hundred and two in their ranks. The class organized and elected the following: Miss Wertenberger, sponsor; Paul Strickler, president; Mary Cowan, vice-president; Marion Baker, trea- surer. The class was given a real start by the officers, and it came through the freshman year with flying colors. Year 1932 There were eighty sophomores who returned to their second year of high school work. They started the year by electing the following off- icers: James Cowan, president; Gerald Strickler, vice-president; Vir- ginia Miller, secretary ; Margaret Campbell, treasurer. Mr. Dorwin was at the same time chosen sponsor of the class. The year rolled by rapidly because of the great variety of activities including the parties, examinations, and sports. Year 1933 After a summer ' s vacation, the class undertook the difficult task of assuming the duties of upperclassmen. They met and elected the follow- ing officers: Marion Baker, president; Ida Mae Steele, vice-presi- dent ; Glen Dickerson, secretary ; Gertrude Brandyberry, treasurer. Miss Whalen was chosen as class guardian, a position which she care- fully executed. The class participated in all school activities and was well represented in scholarship. Those on the football squad were : Glen Dickerson, Charles Ehinger, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, Burt Townsend, and David Wynn. The class was represented on the basketball squad by James Cowan, Gerald Eady, Charles Ehinger, Ned Moser, William Sanders, Gerald Strickler, Paul Strickler, David Wynn, and trainer, Burt Townsend. The girls participating in basketball were: Mildred Acker, Gertrude Brandyberry, Ruth Foughty, Pauline Hakey, Ida Mae Steele, and Thelma Whitright. The class was also proud that one of its members, Marion Baker, was elected yell leader of the high school. Wilma Andrews, Margaret Campbell, Mary Cowan, Marjorie De- Voss, Virginia Dolch, Charles Ehinger, Kathryn Engeler, Ruth Fough- ty, Marcella Gilbert, Mildred Hesher, Josephine Ivetich, Esther Koenemann, Barbara Krick, Mary Meyer, Helena Rayl, Ida Mae Steele, and Max Zimmerman represented the class on the honor roll. The junior class, on April 20, presented the play, Be Yourself , which was given under the able direction of Miss Whalen. On May 12, the junior-senior reception was given. The class felt sure that after all its experience it could handle the position of seniors with due reserve and dignity.

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COMMENCEMENT WEEK, MAY 18-21, 1934 DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL, DECATUR, INDIANA Junior-Senior Reception Country Club Friday evening, May 18, 1934 Baccalaureate Services Reformed Church Sunday evening, May 20, 1934 Sermon Rev. Arthur B. Brown Pastor Baptist Church, Decatur, Indiana Class Day Exercises. High School Auditorium Monday morning, May 21, 1934, 9:30 o ' clock Commencement Exercises High School Auditorium Monday evening, May 21, 1934, 8:00 o ' clock Senior Reception will follow the Commencement Exercises in the High School Gymnasium. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March — Spirit of America J. S. Zamecnik Festival Overture ...Edward Hazel DECATTJR JUNIOR BAND Invocation Rev. Glen E. Marshall Pastor Church of God, Decatur, Indiana Music .Mixed Chorus, Decatur High School (a) Thanks be to God — Dickson-Salter (b) Songs of the Leaves — Pearson Address — On Coming of Age Dr. L. A. Pittinger President Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana Presentation of Graduating Class Principal W. Guy Brown Presentation of Diplomas President Dr. Burt Mangold Benediction Rev. J. M. Dawson Pastor Christian Church, Decatur, Indiana Finale — March, Sabre and Spurs John Philip Sousa DECATUR JUNIOR BAND Mixed Chorus — Selection in charge of Miss Helen Haubold Supervisor of music, Decatur Public Schools Junior Band — Selections in charge of Mr. Albert Sellemeyer Band Instructor, Decatur Public Schools. Class Motto — The Easiest Way to Get to the Top is to Start at the Bottom. Colors — Canary and Light Green. Flower — Tea Rose. Class Guardian — Miss Blanche McCrory