Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTCRY CHAPTER I Sixty-seven freshmen began their quest of higher learning by enter- ing Decatur High School on the seventh day of September, nineteen hun- dred and thirty-one. In the following Month, October, they elected their officers as follows: Clark Smith, president, Evelyn Kohls, vice-presi- den, Mary Kathryn Tyndall, secretary, Corolene Townsend, treasurer. In the course of the meeting Miss Lewton was elected class guardian. In January of the second semester, thirty-one pupils were promoted to the freshman class, making a total of ninety-eight freshmen. Through their first year of high schoool the freshmen claimed many laurels in the school's activities, CHAPTER ll In September, 1932, the nineteen thirty-one freshmen had brushed aside their greenness and advanced to their sophomore year. They chose as their class officers: August Kelly, president, Clark Smith,vice-presi- dent, Evelyn Kohls, secretary, Richard Brodbeck, treasurer. At this meeting Miss Lewton was again chosen class guardian. CHAPTER Ill After a very restful vacation, the class, as juniors, settled down to hard work in September, 1933. The officers they selected were: Elmer Schultz, president, Harry Fruchte, vice-president, Harold Blythe, secre- tary, Marceil Leatherman, treasurer. At this meeting, Miss Whalen was selected to be sponsor of the class. Throughout the year the class was proud to have a number of repre-- sentatives on the honor roll. They were Alice Jane Archbold, Martha E. Butler, Martha E. Calland, William Elston, Jack Grether, Corolene Town- send, Betty Tricker, and Mary K. Tyndall. The class was proud to have Martha E. Butler as one of the cheer leaders. The class was well represented in all sports. Harold Blythe, Dick Brodbeck, Lloyd Conrad, Dale Newhard, James Harkless, Harold Kolter, Elmer Schultz, and Dick Sheets were on the football squad. Harold Blythe was on the first squad in basketball. Harold Kolter, Elmer Schultz, and Dick Sheets were the juniors on the second team. The junior play was entitled, Too Many Bosses. It was given under the direction of Miss Whalen on April 6, 1934, J

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i i gf.: 1 Zin gHHmnn1fiam TO CATHERINE As when day is done And the 'mother soothes The weary babe on her breast, To dwell in his Garden of Rest. As a lone star- Sinks into Heaven's blue arc Awaiting the coming of dawn The pure light flickered- Then silently passed Into the Great Valley Beyond! QD 9 Z 45 CATHERINE BROWN Catherine was born July 5, 1916, in Decatur, Indiana. She had always attended the Decatur schools, and would have been a senior in the Decatur High School this year had not her life terminated on September 9, 1934. She Was associated with various organizations in the high school and took an active part in the activities of the First Evangelical Church, of Decatur. When Catherine died, the senior class lost a quiet, lovable classmate, one Whose willing cooperation makes itself felt now that she is no longer here. We miss her! SZ 28 So God has taken this pure young sou -Winona Fleming

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The reception, which the juniors planned for the seniors, took place on May 19, 1934, and Was a grand affair. The beautiful array of colors, the syncopating music, and the graceful dancers all lent to make the evening a charming one. CHAPTER IV ,... On that memorable day in September, 1934, sixty-one seniors began their last year in Decatur High School. Several weeks after school start- ed, an organization meeting was held and the following people were elected: Elmer Schultz, president, Evelyn Kohls, vice-presidentg Winona Fleming, secretary, Harold Blythe, treasurer. Miss McCrory Was elect- ed senior class guardian. The annual Christmas party was sponsored by the seniors and Santa Claus gave presents to many of the good children. The senior class play, Double Wedding, was given before a large audience and was under the able direction of Miss Whalen. We Wish to extend our appreciation to the cast and all responsible for making it a great success. The seniors were Well represented in sports. Members of the foot- ball squad Were Harold Blythe, Harold Kolter, Richard Sheets, Robert Coffee, Richard Brodbeck, Lloyd Conrad, Elmer Schultz, and James Hark- less. On the basketball squad Were Harold Blythe, Harold Kolter, and Elmer Schultz. In tennis the seniors were represented by Harold Blythe, Vance Fenimore, and Jacob Moyer. Members of the baseball team Were Elmer Schultz, Robert Coffee, Harold Kolter, James Harkless, Sephus Jackson, Lloyd Conrad, and Richard Brodbeck. In scholastic activities the seniors were represented by Winona Flem- ing, Alice Archbold, Jack Grether, Martha Calland, Mary K. Tyndall, Evelyn Kohls, Betty Tricker, and Robert Coffee. The beautiful reception the seniors were given by the juniors Will always be remembered as a great event at the close of their last year in D. H. S It is with a great deal of regret that the Seniors Will leave school after their commencement activities and certainly they Will be most en- vious of the classes who stay on in D. H. S. With tears in their eyes they take leave of good old D. H. S. and the fond memories they will cherish in their hearts forever. 30