Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1936 volume:

Centennial J umtier in Commemoration U tjje 0nt untirebti) nnibersiarp of tjje founbing of Becatur, Snbiana 1836 1936 3©Ecatur igfy cfjool 3L RAVELING5 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL DECATUR, INDIANA EDICATION WE, THE SENIOR CLASS of 1936, dedicate this edition of the Ravelings to the founders of Decatur, who so unselfishly spent themselves and their possessions to transform the primeval forests into fruitful fields, thus blazing the trail for succeeding generations. CONTENTS BOOK ONE Administration Classes BOOK TWO Athletics Organizations Advertisements FORWARD A HUNDRED YEARS AGO, a small band of pioneers settled in the area which is now Decatur. With a bright vision to the future, they gallantly struggled against many difficulties to establish a suitable habitation for them- selves and their posterity. Although they have passed on, their efforts have been rewarded in Decatur ' s reaching the one hundredth year of its existence. This is an important milestone in the history of the town, and we wish to record this memorable event by using it as the theme for our year- book. In its early stages Decatur consisted of a grist mill, gen- eral store, church, log school, and a few simple dwellings. BOOK ONE Administration Classes The school was a one-room log structure with plank seats, oiled paper windows, and a wood burning stove. Contrasting this, Decatur now has paved streets, modern school buildings, various recreational facilities, and the mod- ern utilities of light and water. It is reputed to be the best lighted town in Indiana. Decatur also has several modei ' n industries. It claims the distinction of having a sugar beet factory, the only one of its kind in the state. Decatur has thus emerged from an Indian inhabited wilderness to a prosperous town, and we feel that the past hundred years have truly been a Century of Progress. THE TEACHERS IN the early days of Decatur were often stern and unsympathetic individuals who firmly believed in the doctrine, Spare the rod and spoil the child. And the rod was used quite frequently. Our present day instructors not only help us glean know- ledge from text books, but help us solve our problems and fit ourselves for the opportunities which lie before us. ' Noble things the great Past promised Holy dreams both strange and new But the Present shall fulfill them What he promised she shall do. — A. Procter DMINISTRATI 3N BOARD OF EDUCATION CARRIE T. HAUBOLD, Secretary. IRA B. FUHRMAN, President. JOSEPH HUNTER, Treasurer. Class of 1936: Heretofore you have spent twelve years of your life in preparation to meet life ' s problems. You should meet them with confidence, determina- tion, a willingness to accept criticism, and remember there is no substitute for hard work. In bidding you farewell, permit me to express my confi- dence in your ability to succeed, and may success bo with you. W. J. KRICK WALTER J. KRICK Superintendent GUT BROWN Principal Class of ' 36: We have been students together, you and your teachers. You have learned much from us. We have learned much from you. Every day has been a growth, as we have explored the fields of thought and investiga- tion together. We hope you will make the world better, wiser, and hap- pier by your efforts. We believe in you ! W. GUY BROWN FACULTY R. A. ADAMS, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics. Manchester College, A. B.; Extension Course Graduate Worli three years. ELOISE LEWTON, English. DePauw University, A. B.; Western College For Women; Sophomore Class Advisor HUGH ANDREWS, Mathematics, Physical Educauon. Franklin College, A. B.; Terre Haute Normal; Butler University; Indiana Extension Course, Graduate Work; Sponsor Howling Hosts. RAVELINGS SIGURD ANDERSON, Commercial Subjects. Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Sponsor Commercial Club; Pactilty Advisor, Ravelings Staff. JEANETTE CLARK, Physical Education. Wetomachek Camp; Ball State Teachers ' College; Sponsor Pep Champs. Fourteen. AMOS KETCHUM, Manual Arts. Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S. Indiana Extension Course, Graduate Work. FACULTY BLANCHE McCRORY, Commercial y, Subjects, Home ' Economics. International Business College; Ball State Teachers ' College; School Treasurer; Faculty Business Manager of Ravelings Staff; Senior Class Advisor. VERNEAL WHALEN, English. James Miliken University, A. Chicago University; Coach of Senior and Junior Class Plays; Junior Class Advisor. CLARA REPPERT, Latin, Algebra. Indiana University, A. B.; Freshman Class Advisor. RAVELINGS DEANE DORWIN. History. Ball State Teachers ' College; Franklin College, B. S.; Assistant Coach. Fifteen. FACULTY HELEN HAUBOLD, Music. Indiana University, B. P. S. M. KATHRYN KAUFFMAN, Art. Indiana University, A. B. RAVELINGS ANGIE MACY (Mrs.) Secretary to Superintendent. DOROTHY CHRISTEN, Secretary to Principal. Sl.Kteen. The above pedagogical personalities constitute a part of the corps of educators who endeavor to make intelligent citizens of D. H. S. students Miss Kauffman — gazing upon a D. H. S. masterpiece ; Janitor Squi- ers — ready for work ; Miss Clark — snapped in a gay mood ; Mr. Ander- son — prepared for another day of trials ; Coach Andrews — alighting from his Dodge ; Dorothy Christen — the power behind Mr. Brown ; Principal Brown — looking serious; Miss McCrory — at the oasis of the sweets; Miss Whalen — short and sweet; Superintendent Krick ' — intent on his work; Mr. Ketchum — industriously engaged; Angle Macy — with a charming smile ; Mr. Adams — thinking about atoms ; Mr. Dorwin — frowning over the state of the nation and the state of the history class; Miss Reppert — compiling a test for her quizz-f earing freshmen ; Miss Haubold — ready to sing; Janitor Reynolds — vanquishing the microbes. Seventeen THE PIONEERS of a hundred years ago thought a know- ledge of the three R ' s all that was necessary. Educa- tion meant learning as many facts as possible. We now think of education as the ability to utilize knowledge in help- ing to adapt one ' s self to life. Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men ; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own. Knowledge — a rude, unprofitable mass. The mere materials with which Wisdom builds. Till smoothed and squared, and fitted to its place. Does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. — Cowper LASS s COMMENCEMENT WEEK, MAY 17-22, 1936 DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL, DECATUR, INDIANA Junior-Senior Reception ..High School Gymnasium Friday evening. May 15, 1936 Baccalaureate Services Zion Reformed Church Sunday evening, May 17, 1936 Sermon Rev. C. M. Prugh Pastor Zion Reformed Church, Decatur, Indiana Commencement Program High School Gymnasium Friday evening. May 22, 1936, 8:00 o ' clock Senior Reception will follow the Commencement Program in the High School Gymnasium. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Harmoniana Overture ..Accordion-Saxophone Quintet Invocation Rev. H. W. Franklin Pastor United Bi-ethren Church, Decatur, Indiana Music — 1. Salutation (Choral Prologue) Gaines 2. Dedication Franz 3. Dancing on the Green English Folk Tune GLEE CLUB, DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL Address Dr. Robert Williams President Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio Vocal Solo — The Hills of Home Fox ROBERT JOHNSON Presentation of Graduating Class ..W. Guy Brown, Principal Presentation of Diplomas Ira B. Fuhrman, President Benediction Rev. Homer J. Aspy Pastor Baptist Church, Decatur, Indiana Spirit of America — March Brass Sextet Glee Club selections in charge of Miss Helen Haubold, Supervisor of Music, Decatur Public Schools. Instrumental Selections in charge of Mr. Albert Sellemeyer, Band Instructor, Decatur Public Schools. Motto — Step by Step We Reach the Top. Colors: Rose and Green. Flower: Wild Rose. Class Guardian — Miss Blanche McCrory. Twenty one Robert Aescliliiiian Freshmen Chorus 33; Glee Club ' 34 ' 36; Color Wheel Club ' 33; Com- mercial Club ' 36; How- ling- Hosts ' 34 ' 35; Op- eretta ' 36. Richard An lreT -s Freshmen ChDrus ' 33. Herbert Raiining Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Commercial Club ' 36; Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Football ' 34 ' 35 ■36; Track ' 34 ' 35; Base- ball ' 36. Riis-sel Butler Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34 35 ' 36; Secretary, Fresh- men Class ' 33; Vice- pres., Seni ' Or Class ' 36 Commercial Club ' 36 Football ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36 Basketball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 Track ' 33; Baseball ' 34 Operetta ' 36. Madeline Crider Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; G. A, A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35; Secretary, Com- mercial Club ' 36; G. A. A. Award ' 34; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36 Junior Class Play ' 35 Senior Class Play ' 36 Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Oper- etta ' 36; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36. Francis Andrews Freshmen Chorus ' 33 Howling Hosts ' 35 ' 36 Commercial Club ' 36 Glee Club ' 36; Operetta ■36. Robert Aslibauelier Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Junior Band ' 33 ' 34 Sa ' 36; Vice-pres., Band ' 35; Assistant Band Director 36; N, B. I. C. Orchestra ' 33 Junior Class Play ' 35 Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36 President, Commercial Club ' 36; Tennis ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33; Glee Club ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Junior Barker Montpelier High School ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Commercial Clut ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35; Glee Club ' 36; Op- eretta ' 36; Football ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Basketball ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Baseball ' 34 ' 35; Track ' 3 4 ' 35; Tennis Ijucinda Borne Freshmen Chorus ' 33 Glee Club ' 34 ' 35 ' 36 Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36 Latin Club ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; President, Pep Champs ' 36; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; AJvS Club ' 35; Girls ' Band ' 35 ' 36; Jun- ior Band ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Junior Drake Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Football ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 36; Op- eretta ' 36; Commercial Club ' 36; Latin Club ' 33; Baseball ' 34 ' 35 ' 36. R.dbert Acschliniau Hichard Andrews Herbert Banning RiiNsel Butler Madeline Crider Francis Androvs Robert Aslibauelier Junior Barker I-iiicinda Borne Junior Drake SENIOR CLASS Twenty-two. Maxine Drake Freshmen Ch ' Jrus ' 33; Commei ' c ' ial Club ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34. Xaoiiii Ruth Franklin Fulton High School, Fulton, Indiana ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36 Sen- ior ' Class Play ' 36; Op- eretta ' 36. Harriet Frnehte Freslimen Chorus ' 32; Scliolastic Letter ' 32; Latin ' Club ' 33 ' 34; Pep Champs ' 32 ' 33 ' 34 ' 36; District Latin Contest ' 33; Vice-pres., Junior Class ' 34; Glee Club ' 34 ' 36; ' Commercial Club ' 36; Girls ' Band ' 36; Junior Band ' 36; Oper- etta ' 36. Marie Gretlier Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; Latin Contest ' 33 ' 34 35; AKS Club ' 34; Schol- astic Letter ' 33 ' 34 ' 36; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35; Secre- tary, Latin Club ' 34; President. Latin Club ' 35; Vice-pres., G. A. A. ' 35; Treasurer, Sopho- more Class ' 34; Pep lOhamps ' 35 ' 36; Com- mercial Club ' 36; Assis- tant Editor, Tlavelingrs ' 35; Editor-in-Chief ' 36; .lunior Class Play 35, Senior Class Play ' 36. Glartys Har ' ey Kirkland High School ' 33 ' 34; Junior Class Play ' 35; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Glee ' Club ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Robert Engeler President, Freshmen Class ' 33; Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Track ' 33; Ten- nis ' 33; President, Soph- omore Class ' 34; How- ling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; DecatUir Junior Band ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Color Wheel Club ' 34; Boys ' Quartette ' 36 ; Commer- cial Club ' 36; AKS Club ' 35; Junior Class Play ' 35; Senior Class Plav ' 36; Art Editor, Ravel- ings ' 36; Operetta ' 36; President Decatur Jun- ior Band ' 35. Ijiiella Frohnapfel Latin Club ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35; Glee Club ' 36; Operetta ' 36; Pianist, Senior Class Play ' 36. Robert Fukrnian Baseball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Commercial Club ' 36; ' 36; Latin Club ' 34; Freslimen Chorus ' 33. Roseninnd Hart Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Com- mercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 36; Operetta •36. Clarenee Hitchcock Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33; ' Com- mercial Club ' 35; Sen- ior Class Play ' 36. Ma.xiiie Drake Xaonii Franklin Harriet Frnehte Marie Grether Gladys Harvey Robert EnKcler Luelln Frohnapfel Robert Fnhrnian Rosamond Hart Clarence Hitchcock RAVELINGS Twenty-three. Heralil Hitchcock I ' reshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ■36: Baseball ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34. Dale Hoffiiinu Fi ' Gshmen Chorus Howling ' H ' osts Track ' 35. ' 34; Ijcroy Hiiffiiinii Fresiinien Ohorus ' 33; Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Basketball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Fcotball ' 36; Baseball ' 36. Ro] ert .li liiis i3i Freshmen Ctiorus ' 33; Band ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; Tennis ' 36; Assistant Business Manager Ravelings ' 35; Business Manager ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Bovs ' Quartet ' 36; Operetta ' 36; Commercial (Club ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 35; N. E. I. C. Orchestra ' 33; Stage Manager. Senior Play ' 36. Forest Ken«-ortliy Freshmen Chorus ' 33. Mai ' lo-fve Hoagland Freshman Chorus 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Glee Club ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Operet- ta ' 36; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; Treasurer, Oam- mercial Club ' 36. Marilyn Hoffman Wolcottville H. S., Wol- cottville, Indiana ' 33; Latin Club ' 34 ' 35; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35; Commer- cial Club ' 36; Pep Champs ' 35 ' 36. li ileeii Jackson Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Jun- ior Band ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Girls ' Band ' 35 ' 36; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; President G. A. A. ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Albert Keller Freshmen Chorus ' 33 Junii r Class Play ' 35 Howling Hosts 35 ' 36 AKS Club ' 35; Senior Class Play ' 36; Assist- ant Photography Edit- or, Ra ' elings ' 35; Pho- tography Editor ' 36; Scholastic Letter ' 34 ' 35 36; Commercial iOlub ' 36. 3Iil !re l Ivolde vay Fres;limen Chorus 32; Commercial Club, ' 32 ' 33. Hi-ralil Hitclicock l ale Hoffman i.el t ' linffman ICobert .loliiiNon K« rc.st Kcnivortliy Marlowe Hoa;;ianrt llarilyn Hoffman I ' ileen .l:ickson Albert Keller lililrc(l Ivolrte« ay SENIOR CLASS Twenty-four. PUjUis Krick Freshmen, Chorus 33: Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Com- mercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; Glee Club ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Operetta ' 36; AKS Club •34. li}lizubetli Meihl.s Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Glee Club ' 35; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36. AVilinil miller Freshmen Chorus 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Com- mercial Club ' 35 ' 36; - KS Club ' 35; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Girls ' Band ' 35; Pep Champs ' 35 ' 36; Business Manager, Sen- ior Play ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Dale llyers Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; How- ling Hosts -.33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Vice-pres., Howling Hosts ' 36; Vice-pres., Sophomore Class ' 34; President, Junior Class ' 35; Commercial Club . ' 36; Glee Club ' 36; Oper- etta ' 36; Basketball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Football ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Freshmen Chorus ' 33. Juue O ' Donnell Bluffton High Sch;ol, Bluftton, Indiana ' 33; Latin Club ' 34; Pep Champs ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; AKS Club ' 35; .Junior Class Play ' 35; Senior Class Play ' 36; Scholastic let- ter ' 36. Delia MarbaiiKii Fresiimen Chorus 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Com- mercial Club ' 35; Pep Champs ' 34 ' 35. Deloris 3liller Freshmen Cli|orus 33; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36. Harry l«yer Freshmen Ciiorus 33; Chairman. Student Day Sale ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Commer- cial Club ' 35 ' 36; AKS Club ' 34; Junior Class Play ' 35; Senior Class Play ' 36; Assistant Snapshot Editor, Ravel- ing ' s ' 35; Snapshot Edit- pr ' 36; Decatur Junior Band ' 33 ' 34; Glee Club ■36; Operetta ' 36; Presi- dent, Senior Class ' 36. Tennis ' 35 ' 36. Aprnes Aelsoii Freshmen Chorus 33; Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Vice-P r e,s i d e n t. Freshmen Class ' 33; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Vice-pres., Lat- in Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 35 ' 36; Secretary, Junior Clasi ' 35; Junior Class Play ' 35; Senior Class Play ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; G. A. A. Counselor ' 35; Operetta ' 36; Assistant Girls ' Sport Editor, Ravelings ' 35; Editor ' 36; Treasur- er, Senior Class ' 36. Raliib Peterson Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Glee Club ' 36: Commer- cial Club ' 36; Latin Club ' 34; Track ' 33; Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Football ' 33 ' 36; Baseball ' 35 ' 36; Secre- tary, Howling Hosts ■36; Operetta ' 36. PhyUi.s Krlok Rlizaheth Meihis AViliiia .Miller Dale Myerjs June O ' Donnell Delia MarhanK ' h Deloris Iiller Harry I«yer -Vsne.s Xel.son Ralpli Peterson RAVELINGS Twenty-five. Ruth Porter Freshmen Chorus ' 33 Treasurer, Class ' 33 Latin Club ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 Pep Champs ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ■36; G. A. A. Counsellor ■34; G. A. A. ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Oper- etta ' 36; Secretary, Sen- ior Class ' 36; Commer- cial Club ' 3 6; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35. Ruth Raudenhush Freshmen Chorus ' 32. Doiinid Reynolds Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling- Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Basketball ' 33; Baseball ' 34 ' 35 ' 36. AViUiJuu Schafer Freshmen Chorus ' 33; N. B. I. C. Orchestra ' 33; Band ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Lat- in Club ' 34; Commercial Club ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Stag-e Man- ager, Junior Play ' 35; Senior Play ' 36; Oper- etta ' 36; Typing Editor, Ravelings ' 36. IveitU Sniitley Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34. Roinaiue Raudeiibu-sh Freshmen IChorus ' 33; Commercial Club ' 36. Helen Richards Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Com- mercial Club ' 34 ' 35; G. A. A. ' 34; Pep Champs •34 ' 35 ' 36. Ralph Ritter Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; ' 36; Fuotball ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Basketball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Baseball ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Treasurer, Jun- ior Class ' 35. AVilliani Sehrock Freslimen Cliorus ' 33; Decatur Junior Band ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 36; Glee Club ' 35 •36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Operetta ' 36; Foot- ball ' 35. E711is Squier Freslimen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; How- ling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Deic£Litur Junior Band ' 33 ' 34 ' 35; Glee Club ' 35 ' 36; Operetta ' 36. Ruth l orter Ruth Raiidenbii-sh Donald lle ' iiold.s AVilliiiin Sfhat ' er Keith Smitley R4tiiiaine Rainleiihusli Helen Kiehard.s RiilKh Ritter A ' illiaiH Sehroek Ellis Siiuier SENIOR CLASS Twenty -six. AVilliaiii Tutewiler Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 3-4 ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33 ' 34; Commercial Club ' 36; Junior IClass Play ' 35; Beniwr Class Play ' 36; Assistant Sports Ed- itor, Ravelings ' 35; Sports Editor ' 36; Man- ager, Baseball ' 35; Ath- letic Manager ' 36; Schol- astic Letter ' 35 ' 36. Clureni-e AValtUer Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Latin Club ' 33; AKS Club ' 34 ' 35; Glee Club ' 36; Commercial Club ' 36; Howling Hosts ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; President, Howling Hosts ' 36; Vice-pres., Junior Class ' 35; Football ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 •36; Baseball ' 35 ' 36; Track ' 33; Yell Leader ' 36. Ch!irle. i AVhitiiiaii Freshmen Ohorus ' Ruth AVorthman Freshman Chorus ' 33 Commercial Club ' 36 Glee Club ' 34 ' 35 ' 36 Operetta ' 36. dma June AVyun Freshmen Chorus ' 33; Pep iChamps ' 33 ' 34 ' 35 ' 36; Latin Club ' 33; G. A A. ' 34 ' 35; Commer- cial Club ' 35 ' 35; Glee Club ' 36; Operetta ' 36. - PC AA ' illiaiii Tiitewiler f l:ireiife AVjiltlier diaries AVliitiiian Kiitli AVorthiiiau Kliiia Juue W ' yuii RAVELINGS Twenty-seven. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY YEAR 1933 On the sixth day of September, 1932, ninety-two freshmen brave- ly entered the awe-inspiring portals of the Decatur High School. Three weeks later these ninety-two freshmen met together for their first class meeting. Miss Lee Anna Vance, instructor in history, was chosen to sponsor this class. The officers selected were: Robert Engeler, presi- dent ; Agnes Nelson, vice-president ; Russel Butler, secretary ; and Ruth Porter, treasurer. The inspiring motto, Step by step we reach the top, was chosen together with the class flower, the wild rose, and the class colors, rose and green. Thus the first step was reached. YEAR 1934 Sixty-three world-wise sophomores resumed their studies in the fall of 1933. The organization meeting resulted in re-electing Robert Engeler, as president, assisted by Dale Myers, . vice-president, Harold Thieme, secretary and Marie Grether, treasurer. Miss Lewton was chosen class sponsor. Prominent in sports, scholarship, and music, the class found itself one step nearer the goal at the end of the year. The fall of 1934 found fifty-nine cock-sure juniors returning to D. H. S. The results of their class meeting were: Dale Myers, president; Clarence Walther, vice-president; Agnes Nelson, secretary; Ralph Rit- ter, treasurer. Miss Whalen was chosen sponsor. Football days came and passed with D. H. S. carrying off undefeated honors and also the N . E. I. C. trophy. YEAR 1935 As juniors, the class carried its share of honors in scholarship, sports, music, and class spirit. In February the juniors, under the capable direction of Miss Whalen, presented Phillip for Short , a farce in three acts. With graduation came the event of events in every true junior ' s heart, the Junior-Senior reception. This was just a junior ' s way of say- ing, So long, Class of 1935, and good luck ! Twenty-eight. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY YEAR 1936 Thus fifty-nine seniors reached this last step. A few weeks after school had started these fifty-nine seniors held an organization meeting with these results: Harry Moyer, president; Russel Butler, vice-presi- dent ; Ruth Porter, secretary ; Agnes Nelson, treasurer. Miss Mc- Crory was chosen sponsor. On November 12, 1935, the senior class presented The Yellow Shadow , a mystery comedy in three acts. The great success of this production was largely due to Miss Whalen, director of the play. The seniors weT ' e well represented in sports. The following boys were on the football squad: Herbert Banning, Junior Barker, Russel Butler, Dale Myers, Ralph Ritter, and Clarence Walther. On the basket- ball squad were: Junior Barker, Russel Butler, LeRoy Huffman, Dale Myers, Ralph Peterson, and Ralph Ritter. Likewise, the seniors were represented in scholastic honors, the following people having been on the honor roll at least once: Richard Andrews, Robert Engeler, Harriet Fruchte, Marie Grether, Rosemond Hart, Albert Keller, Agnes Nelson, June O ' Donnell, William Schafer, Will- iam Tutewiler, and Ruth Worthman. The senior class was represented in the Decatur Junior Band by these people: Robert Ashbaucher, Lucinda Borne, Robert Engeler, Har- riet Fruchte, Eileen Jackson, William Schafer, and William Schrock. On February 8, 1936, something new was tried by the senior class and the experiment was hailed as a great success. This was in the form of a Student Day Sale in which the school and down-town merchants co- operated in a city-wide sale. Each merchant who participated hired one student for that day and paid him one day ' s wages. The class also pafd for the advertising connected with the sale. The memory of the lovely reception given to the seniors by the jun- iors, will live forever as a reminder of many pleasant days at D. H. S. So, comes graduation and with it farewells. It is a pleasure to have reached the top but sad to bid farewell to dear old D. H. S. and four very happy years. With the sincere wish that the class of 1936 has brought only honor to you, D. H. S., the class of 1936 simply says, Au Revoir! Twenty-nine. Decatur High School is a beehive of activity. There are always sighs of regret when some anticipated event has passed on, but there is always some future occasion for which to look forward. Above are a few scenes taken from memorable events and others that are daily re- minders of our school life: Our new tennis court; the negro entertainers who were enjoyed so much by the student body ; Diana, goddess of the hunt, who stands at the right side of the assembly ; our popular team manager, managing Joe ' s duck. Medusa and her snakes, who occupy the left side of the as- sembly; a return ball; a well-known junior lassie in a movie star pose; an interested crowd at a football game ; a sophomore sister poses for the cameraman. Thirty. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The class of ' 37 burst into prominence in the fall of 1933. (All fresh- men are prominent that is in their own estimation). The proverb says, It ' s all in the starting, so they determined to start right. They began by electing David Macklin, president ; Lewis Smith, vice-president ; Wen- dell Smith, secretary; Evelyn Adams, treasurer; Mr. Andrews, guardian. During the year the class entered into the activities of the school whole heartedly and lived up to the name of freshmen in fine shape. Sophomores ? Yes ! Arthur Sundermann was placed in the presi- dent ' s chair with Kathryn Kohls, Lewis Beery, and Jeanette Christen as his Cabinet. Miss Lewton was elected Guardian. Although the class did not like to boast, it had to admit it had its share of musicians, scholars, artists, and athletes of the high school. After a summer ' s vacation, the class, as juniors, assumed the duties of upperclassmen. Eugene Friedt was chosen as president ; Catherine Jack- son, vice-president; Ralph Hurst, secretary; Virginia Breiner, treasurer. The class was well represented in sports. Lewis Beery, Robert Brodbeck, Eugene Friedt, Monroe Fuhrman, Ralph Hurst, David Macklin, Arthur Sundermann, Robert Worthman, and Harold Zimmerman participated in football. The class was represented in basketball by the following: Lewis Beery, Robert Brodbeck, Eugene Friedt, Ralph Hurst, Wendell Smith, Ar- thur Sundermann, Raymond Wilson, and Robert Worthman. In the Girls ' Athletic Association Virginia Breiner, Florence Chamberland, Jeanette Christian, Esther Fisher, Margaret Hoffman, Catherine Jackson, Emma Marquart, Rosali Miller, and Catherine Murphy made the basketball team. Juniors on the Ravelings Staff were Donald Bixler, Kathryn Kohls, David Macklin, Gertrude Schultz, Lewis Smith, Wendell Smith, and Ar- thur Sundermann. The Junior Class Play, You ' re the Doctor, was presented January 21, 1936. The cast consisted of Donald Bixler, Robert Franz, Monroe Fuhr- man, Donald Arnold, Alice Kathryn Baker, Robert Beavers, Kathryn Gar- ner, Catherine Jackson, Kathryn Kohls, Otto Krueckeberg, David Macklin, Rosie Moyer, Catherine Murphy, and Harold Zimmerman. Miss Whalen, the class guardian, directed the play. Two of the members, Arthur Sundermann and Lawrence Anspaugh, played in the band. Those who were placed on the honor roll at least once were: Robert Franz, Faye Martin, Emma Marquart, Gertrude Schultz, Arthur Sunder- mann, and Harold Zimmerman. Many of the members belonged to the Commercial Club, Pep Champs, Howling Hosts, Girls ' Athletic Association, and the Glee Club. Keeping the motto, Preparing for better things, in mind, the junior class finished its third year in Decatur High School. Thirty-one. m EVELYN ADAMS LAWRENCE ANSPAUGH DONALD ARNOLD ALICE K. BAKER ROBERT BEAVERS LEWIS BEBRT DONALD BIXLER VIRGIL BOWE7RS VIRGINIA BREINBR ROBERT BRODBECK FLORENCE CHAMBERLAIN JEANETTE CHRISTEN ROBERT CLEM JOANNA DAILY ZELNO DRAKE EDWIN EPCHORN VIOLA ELLSWORTH LEWIS FENNIG ESTHER FISHER AGNES FOREMAN ROBERT FRANZ EUGENE FRBIDT MONROE FUHRMAN MARY K. GARNER RICHARD GIROD ROSEDLA HEARE NEIL HIGHLAND PHYLLIS HOAGLAND )e l .;T«B Hm« MARGARET HOFFMAN ' ■ ■ ■■ ' MARGARET HOWARD ■To - . ' - ' - ■r mm mfwm Ralph hurst ' MBHlK- - Hv B W ■ CATHERINE JACKSON JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Eugene Freidt President Catherine Jackson Vice-President Ralph Hurst Secretary Virginia Breiner ....Treasurer JUNIOR-SENIOR RFXEPTION The annual reception for the seniors given by the junior class was held at the high school gymnasium Friday evening, May 15. The gymnasium furnished a colorful background for the occasion by acquiring the aspect of a modern ballroom. The junior class colors, lav- endar and white, and the colors of the senior class, pink and green, were used in decorating the setting of the party. Robert Brodbeck acted as master of ceremonies for the event and in- troduced the junior class president, Eugene Friedt, who welcomed the seniors. Harry Moyer, senior class president, gave the response, and short speeches were presented by Ira Fuhrman, president of the school board, and Mr. W. J. Krick, superintendent of schools. After the speech- es a delightful varied program was given by the juniors. Thirtv-twn. Later in the evening dancing was enjoyed with a good orchestra furn- ishing enticing music for the dancers. The attire of the couples — girls with their beautiful evening gowns and the boys in immaculate suits- added to the grandeur of the affair. During the course of the evening delicious refreshments were served by selected members of the sophomore class. Those who acted in this capacity were Gwen Blum, Maxine Martin, Jeanette Winnes, Donabelle Fenimore, Audrey Crosby, Laura Fleming, Zula Porter, Max Odle, Ralph Steele, Frank Grether, Clifton Russel, Donald Death, Arthur Heller, and James Krick. The junior class cooperated in every way in order to make the affair a success, and the seniors proclaimed the party a merry farewell to their school days. MOTTO: Preparing for Better Things. COLORS: Lavendar and White. FLOWER: Violet. KATHRYN KOHLS MELBA KRAFT JANE KRICK OTTO KRUECKEBERG DAVID MACKLIN LINDA MARBACH ROBERT MARBACH EMMA MARQUART FATE MARTIN MARGARET McGILL ROSALI MILLER ROSIE MOYER CATHERINE MURPHY BERNICE PICKFORD ROBERT REBER ARTHUR SCHEIDERER ELLEN SCHUG GERTRUDE SCHULTZ IRENE SELL LEWas SMITH WENDEL SMITH LOIS SOVINE DALE STALTER DORUS STALTER JEAN STRICKLER ARTHUR SUNDERMANN BYRON TRICKER RAYMOND WILSON RUSSEL WOODHALL ROBERT WORTHMAN GLADYS WYNN HAROLD ZIMMERMAN mmm Thirty-three '  The annual gym exhibition held at the Decatur High School gym- nasium last spring was one of the most spectacular events ever sponsored by the Decatur High School. Drills, stunts, dances, and games were features of the occasion in which all gym students participated. Above are a few scenes taken from the exhibition. D. H. S. in cardboard by the cheer section; the climax of the Merry Widow Waltz; a quartet of D. H. S. damsels; the Little Colonels as- sume various poses for the camera; (1) a salute to a member of the corps; (2) a military formation with drummer, color bearer, and lead- er; and last but not least, Miss Clark, who superintended the whole af- fair in her true leadership manner. Thirty-tour. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The freshman class of 1935 placed its foot on the bottom step of higher education on September 4, 1934. It was represented by seventy- four well-meaning students. Several days were spent hunting the correct class rooms and trying to remember their location. In about three weeks, having become better accustomed to its new surroundings, the class held its first meeting. The officers elected were: James Krick, president; Marguerite Staley, vice-president ; Henry Morrison, secretary ; Imogene Bright, treasurer. After due deliberation, the class chose Mr. Andrews as its guardian. Following the precedent set by other classes, the freshman class had a good number of names in the log-book of scholarship. The following people were on the honor roll at least once: Thomas Andrews, Mary Frances Dodd, Donabelle Fenimore, Frank Grether, Dwight Kimble, James Krick, Eloise Millisor, Zula Porter, Marguerite Staley, Lena Teet- er, and Jeanette Winnes. The previous enrollment was swelled by the admittance of twenty- nine midyears who were taught all the affairs of the freshman class by the advanced group. They succeeded in helping carry out the motto, Go- ing forward with a will. In September, 1935, the sophomore class came back to school ready to begin a new year of diligent study. The sophomore class was placed in the capable hands of Miss Lewton. Those people chosen to serve under her were : Thomas Andrews, president ; Audrey Crosby, vice-president ; Frank Grether, secretary ; Donald Death, treasurer. The sophomores were represented on the honor roll by the following people: Thomas Andrews, Donabelle Fenimore, Laura Fleming, Frank Grether, Dwight Kimble, and Marguerite Staley. The sophomore class was proud of the achievement of the following girls in making the girls ' basketball team: Jean Bright, Donabelle Feni- more, Laura Fleming, Pauline Light, Mary Maxine Martin, Zula Porter, Janet Schrock, and Lena Teeter. On the membership lists of the Pep Champs and Howling Hosts many sophomore names were to be found. These organizations are for the pur- pose of furthering athletic activities. The sophomore class has every reason to be proud of Donald Death, who was elected one of the yell-leaders for D. H. S. His fighting spirit helped the boys at all times. A number of sophomore girls were in the Decatur Girls ' Band, the only one of its kind in this state. Thirty-flve. SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Thomas Andrews President Audrey Crosby Vice-President Frank Grether — Secretary Donald Death ....Treasurer JAY ALTON MART ANDREWS THOMAS ANDREWS K.A_THLEEN B.4NNING BERNICE BEINEKE LOUIS BLEBKE GWBN BLUM ROBERT BOWMAN IMOGENE BRIGHT HELEN BRITZENHOFE MEREDITH CLINE AUDREY CROSBY DONALD DE. TH M.4XINE DEBOLT JAMES DECKER CLYDE DRAKE M.4_RION DRUM JOHN DURBIN GILBERT EGLY JAMES EHINGBR DON. BELLE FENIMORB LAURA FLEMING KENNETH GAUSE DOYLE GAY FRANK GRETHER PAUL HARDEN CLETi L HAZELWOOD . RTHUR HELLER W. LTER HENDRICKS DORCAS HO. GL.4ND KENNETH HOFFMAN WALTER HOLLE Thlrty-slx. Ii«yji .t DEVONA HOWARD KEITH HUNT niCHARD JACKSON VICTOR KIE?SS DWIGHT KIMBLE ROBERT KOENEMAN GOLDINE KREISCHER JAMES KRICK CLARENCI? LEHRMAN PAULINE LIGHT ESTHER LINIGER ELLEN MAILAND MAXINE MARTIN ROBERT McBRIDE ROBERT McCLURE AltTHUR MERRHVIAN ESTHER MEYER LAURBS MEYER ELOISE MILLISOR ELEANOR NIBLICK MAX ODLE ARTHUR POLING ZULA PORTE ' R MARY REBER CLIFTON RUSSELL JANET SCHROCK MARGUERITE STALEY RALPH STEELE MARTHA SUMMERS LENA TEETER ISABELLE TROUTNER HILDA WILLIAMS LUCILLE WERLING NAOMI WARD ' JBANETTE WINNES IDABELLB WORTHMAN MOTTO: Going Forward with a Will. COLORS: Shell Pink and Pale Green. FLOWER: Brier-cliff Rose. Thirty-seven. Football is a pop- ular sport in Deca- tur High School, and since the team has twice captured the N. E. I. C. foot- ball championship, the students are proud to be their followers. The a- bove scenes are: A friendly handshake between cap- tains before the beginning of a bitterly contested battle; ready for a pass; pre- paring to return a ball ; a senior lad dis- playing his tennis form; the Golden Gloves boxing champion from our high school; Coach Andrews giving our star punter a few tips ; in a huddle. Thirty-eight. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On the third day of September, nineteen hundred and thirty-five, a class of one hundred thirty-three freshmen entered upon their high school career in a new and strange world called D. H. S. The first few weeks were spent in getting acquainted with the faculty and the students and trying not to get lost. The class was impressed with the fact of its green- ness and that it must not trespass. The first class meeting was held and the following officers were elect- ed : president, Gladys Miller ; vice-president, James Highland ; secre- tary, Jack Tricker; treasurer, John McConnell. Miss Reppert was chos- en as class guardian. On October fourth the class was initiated. Speeches of welcome were made by Mr. Brown, the president of the senior, junior, and sophomore classes, and of the Pep Champs and Howling Hosts. The response was given by the president of the freshmen class after which the class stood to take the pledge. Following this, entertainment was furnished by several members of the freshman class. The program was in charge of Mr. And- erson with Harry Moyer acting as master of ceremonies. After the freshmen were made full-fledged members of D. H. S., they endeavored to prove to other students that the class was not as green as they thought it to be. The opening of the football season found four freshmen on the squad. They were Donald Beery, Donald Drake, James Highland, and John Mc- Connell. The class was also well represented in basketball with the following boys on the second team: Kenneth Gaunt, James Highland, John McCon- nell, Lewis Shoe, Clarence Stapleton, and Ernest Wilson. The girls also did well in basketball. The freshmen squad was com- posed of Eldora Baker, Ruth Beineke, Florence Brandyberry, Ruth Cook, Betty Hamma, Ruth Kimble, Kathryn Knapp, Helen Jean Kohls, Bernita Lytle, and Mary Steele. The class had its share of brilliant students, -and it was certainly proud of them. Leona Bauer, Ardis Britzenhofe, Barbara Burk, James Christen, Dorothy Dodd, Evangeline Fuhrman, Harriet Gilson, Ruth Grether, Margaret Hoffman, Betty Hunter, Ruth Kimble, Katherine Knapp, Helen Jean Kohls, Flora Marie Lankenau, Elva Jane Martin, Mar- jorie Massonne, Florence McConnell, Rachel Mickley, Gladys Miller, Eileen Odle, Mary Steele, and Anna Jane Tyndall were on the honor roll. The class greatly enjoyed its freshmen year and is happy to be a part of D. H. S. Thirty-nine. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Gladys Miller President James Highland Vice-President Jack Tricker Secretary John McConnell Treasurer KATHRYN AFFOLDER ROGER ARNOLD FREDERICK BAILER MAXINE BAILER ELDORA BAKER LEONA BAUER MARTHA BAUMGARTNER MARY JANE BEERY RUTH BEINEKE ROBERT BOCH DONALD BOHNKB JUANITA BOWMAN FLORENCE BRANDYBBRRY ARDIS BRITZENHOFB HOWARD BROWN ROSEMARY BROWN SYLVAN BRUNNE ' R BILLY BUCK BARBARA BURK MAillAN BURKE VON BURKE JERRY CARPER JAMES CHRISTEN BETTY COOK RUTH COOK ANABELLE DOAN BETTY DRiAKE DONALD DRAKE MARJORIE DRUM JACK EADY NINA EICHAR MARY EICHHORN JUDD EVANS MARJORIE FOUGHTY RAYMOND FRANZ MARION FRIEDT EDNA FRITCHA HARRIETT ANN MILLER WANDA FRY EVANGELINE FUHRMAN KENNETH GAUNT HARRIET GILSON RUTH GRETHER RAYMOND HAKES LA VERB HAKEY BETTY HAMMA JAMBS HIGHLAND IRIS HEBBLE JUANITA HITCHCOCK FRED HOFFMAN GILBERT HOFFMAN MARGARET HOFFMAN ROSEMARY HOFFMAN BETTY HUNTE ' R WILLIAM HUNTER VIOLA HUNTER MARY JOHNSTON AUDREY JOHNSON RUTH KIMBLE ROBERT KBNWORTHY KATHRYN KING KiATHRYN KNAPP FREDERICK KIRSCH HELEN JEAN KOHLS GUY KOOS BERNIEiCE K ' RBISCHJBR Forty. MARTHA KREPS FLORA MARIE LANKENAU DOYLE LEE VAUN LINIGER EVELYN LOBSIGER BERNITA LYTLE ROBERT MALONEY CHARLES MARBAUGH ELVA JANE MARTIN MA ' RJORIE MASSONNE FAYE MAULLER MAE M- ULLER EDWIN MAY FLORETJCE McCONNELL JOHN McCONNELL MERVIN McCOY ' A ' ILLIAM MELCHI LEONARD MERRIMAN LAVERA MEYER RACHEL MICKLBY GLADYS MILLER IDA FROSCH ONNOLEE f f L J MILLISOR MAX MOSER MARTHA MYERS . PAUL NEIDIGH EILEEN ODLE ROBERT OWENS MARIE OZENBAUGH ELIZABETH REED LOUIS REINKING HELEN ROOP JUNIOR ROSS ANABELLE RUPERT RICHARD SCHAFER LUCILLE SCHAFFEU WILLIAM SCHNEPP lONA SCHNEPP RALPH SCOTT ■ROBERT SELKING ' VIRGINIA SHADY ROBERT SHEETS KENNETH SHELL i ! ■ LEWIS SHOE JAMES SKILES BERNACE SMITH BETTY SMITH JOHN SMITLEY BILLY JOE SPAHR ROBERT STALTER CLARENCE STAPLETON HELEN STEELE MARY STEELE THOMAS SUMMERS JACK TRICKER MARCELLA TUTEWILER ANNA JANE TY ' NDALL HAROLD WHITRIGHT ERNEST TVILSON ROBERT WOODHALL ETHEL WORTHMAN MARY WORTHMAN HUBERT ZEKKEL iPiiiS MOTTO: Build for Character, Not for Fame. COLORS: Red and White. FLOWER: Lily of the Valley. Forty -one. Outdoor sports are always enjoyed by the Decatur High School athletes. Track, football, and baseball are those fair- weather games cheered by our sport-loving students. Below are a few snapshots taken from these events: Out at second base; clearing the cross bar; the cham- pion football team talks things over between halves ; our illustrious yell leader posing as Joe Penner with his duck (the duck is in the cage) ; a high vault, and he goes over safely; ready to catch the ball. Forty-two. THE ST. MARY ' S RIVER deserves a place in this anni- versary book because it was an important factor in the beginning of our town. When this country was first ex- plored, the settlers generally chose a place along a river for the site of a town. The river was needed for transportation and for the power it provided for the mills. Although the town of Decatur has changed much in the last hundred years, the course of the river remains essential- ly the same. Down to the . vale this water steers ; How merrily it goes! ' Twill murmur on a thousand years. And flow as now it flows. — Wordsworth Forty-three. ' Our hearts must die, except they breath The air of fresh desire. — R. M. Mihies BOOK TWO Athletics Organizations Advertisements IN THE FIRST schools the idea of athletics would have been scoffed. The children attended only a few months in the winter when there was not so much to do at home. Their exercise consisted of grubbing stumps, cutti,ng wood, carrying water, and innumerable tasks. Athletics in school would have been considered as foolish and a waste of time. Most students of today, however, do not get the exercise derived from such chores as carrying water, cutting wood, and clearing land. Now, when a pupil attends school nine months a year, he is given ample opportunity in school to develop the physical side of his life through athletics. T H L E T I c s — MR. ANDREWS Mr. Andrews first entered into the ath- letic activities c f Decatur High in 1932 when he was chosen sponsor of the Howling Hosts. During the 33-34 season he coached the basketball reserves through a successful sea- son. He took over the duties of football coach for the 34-35 season. It was during this per- iod that he coached the team to the first N. E. I. C. football championship ever recorded in the annuals of Decatur High School. He again coached the basketball seconds that year. Immediately following the hardwood season Coach Andrews set to work on base- ball and produced a team that went to the finals in the N. E. I. C. tourney. The follow- ing season Christmas strengthened his record and continued to bring glory to D. H. S. by turning out his second consecutive championship eleven. Upon the resignation of Herb Curtis, Mr. Andrews was appointed head coach. During his first year as coach of the varsity five, he produced a team that fought its way to the semi-finals of the sec- tional tournament before losing to an excep- tionally hot South Side team. Good luck, Coach. May you continue to extend your record for years to come. HUGH ANDREWS, Head Coach DEANE DORWIN, Assistant Coach MR. DORWIN Upon the appointment of Mr. Andrews as head coach, Deane Dorwin was chosen as- sistant coach. Dorwin ' s former athletic dut- ies were concerned with tennis in which he coached the team through four successful seasons. In his first year members of the team won the N. E. I. C. singles ' champion- ship. During his second and third years they annexed the doubles ' championship. Although the tea m did not gain any titles during his fourth and last year, this was considered a successful season due to the fact that he turned out several potential stars. Dorwin ' s assistant coach duties were directed toward the field of football. He was a great help to Coach Andrews and contributed much of his time to the championship team of the 35-36 season. In the capacity of coach of the bask- etball reserves, Dorwin produced a fighting team that finished an exceptionally hard schedule with ten wins and eight defeats. He relinquished the duties of tennis coach to take over track. Andrews and Dorwin, two great pals and fine fellows, should go far together in the field of athletics. Forty-nine. YELL LEADERS CLARENCE WALTHER DONALD DEATH The cheering section this year was indicative of the great enthusiasm and spirit of the school. Pep, school spirit, and personality are the quahties of good yell leaders. With these requirements in mind, the student body select- ed Clarence Walther and Don Death. These . boys were two of the school ' s greatest jokesters when not engaged in yell leading; but when they were on duty their only thought was to make the crowd cheer long and loud for the Purple and Gold. FOOTBALL GAMES Decatur Central Catholic of Fort Wayne Meeting unexpected opposition, the Decatur Yell- ow Jackets were held to a scoreless tie by Central Cath- olic of Fort Wayne. C. C. failed to advance within the Decatur 25 yard line at any time during the game. The Jackets outplayed the Irish, and in the third quarter they started a drive down the field which ended inches short of a touchdown. Decatur Muncie 7 Fighting gamely against the odds of superior weight and reserve strength, the Yellow Jackets held the highly fav- ored Muncie Bearcats to a 7-0 win. Fine punting by Walther kept the Bearcats on the defensive a good portion of the game. Although the Jackets ' first loss since the 1933 season, it did not reduce the admiration of their followers. Decatur 13 Auburn 6 Duplicating their feat of the preceeding year, the Yellow Jack- ets again defeated the Red Devils by the scoi-e of 13-6. A pass from Friedt to Death put the ball on the one-yard line, and on the next play Friedt went over for a touchdown. The second touchdown was made when Hurst intercepted a pass and running behind good interference raced 55 yards for the final score of the game. Fifty. FOOTBALL GAMES hJtM. HERBERT BANNING JUNIOR BARKER ROBERT BRODBEOK RUSSE?L BUTLER Decatur 6 Bluffton Climaxing the annual battle be- tween the Bluffton Tigers and the Yellow Jackets, Smith intercepted a Bluffton pass and behind quickly formed interference, ran 80 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter Bluffton marched down the field to Decatur ' s 20 yard line. At this point Huffman intercepted a pass to avert a possible score. Decatur 7 Garrett At Garrett the game was play- ed on a muddy field, making running and handling of the ball very diffi- cult. The only score of the game came in the first quarter on an end run by Huffman. The extra point was made by Butler on a line plunge. Decatur Central of Fort Wayne 29 The game between Decatur and Central was the hardest the Jackets had all season. Coach Andrews sent his boys into the game handicapped by injuries and used several substi- tutes during the contest. Decatur 14 Portland The Yellow Jackets beat the Portland Panthers 14-0, in the final road game of the season. The Panth- ers were on the defensive most of the game. Walther scored both touch- downs. The first score was made on a 65 yard run in the second quarter. In the final quarter Walther scored on a line plunge. Butler scored both extra points on line plunges. Decatur 13 North Side of Fort Wayne 12 Decatur upset the highly touted North Side Redskins by the score of 13-12. The game was hard fought all the way through. Trailing 6-0 at the half, the Yellow Jackets came back in the third quarter to score two touchdowns ; one by Banning and one by Walther. The winning margin was made on a lateral from Butler to Hurst for the extra point. Decatur 19 Columbia City 7 The Jackets broke a record that had stood for four years by scoring more than two touchdowns in one game. It was the last game for eight of the varsity and was the fitting climax to their second highly success- ful season. Butler, our line-smashing fullback, broke a bone in his right hand to provide the only blot on the game. EUGENE FREIDT LEROY HUFFMAN RALPH HURST DALE MVERS aifc Fifty-one. RALPH PETERSON RALPH RITTER WENDEL SMITH FOOTBALL FLAYLIRS BANNING This was Herb ' s third year out, and he displayed the ability and de- sire to win his first letter. He shifted from center to end this year and proved very adept at catching passes. Banning was a conscientious train- er and was always in the best physical condition. BARKER Woof pi ' oved a very tough tackle in his three years of playing for the Jackets. He was always fighting for the rights of the team. Al- though he was injured on several occasions, Barker always came back to give all that was in him. BRODBECK This was Bob ' s first year out, and he succeeded in playing enough games to win his letter. He exhibited a great deal of ability; and as he is only a junior, much is expected of him next year. BUTLER Due to a serious accident which occured during the summer, Butler was not expected to play this year. However, displaying outstanding per- sistence and desire to play football in his senior year, he came back. As a reward for this show of fighting spirit and grim determination, his team- mates elected him co-captain. FRIEDT Pop was our hard hitting quarterback and was usually to be relied upon when a few yards were needed. He was a good trainer and played every game without sustaining an injury. He is a veteran of two years and will be back next season. ROBiiRT WORTHMAX HUFFMAN Having been too light in previous years, this was Huff- man ' s first year out. He stepped into a half back position and proved to be the fastest man on the team. He skirted the ends for long gains and played a fine defensive game. HURST Bud was our veteran center, and toward the end of the season developed into a good passer. Several times he dropped back into the backfield to throw passes for long gains. This was Hurst ' s third year as a regular. Fifty-two. :larexce ' WALT her FOOTBALL PLAYERS MYERS This was the best season of Tubby ' s entire career from a football standpoint. He made an excellent captain, because he always took his time and thought the situation over before making a decision. The team showed their ap- preciation of his fine work by electing him co-captain. PETERSON Due to a knee injury, Pete was not able to play until his senior year. However, he made an excellent guard. He proved to be one of the fastest linemen on the team and was constantly breaking through to throw the opposition for a loss. Peterson displayed some of the finest blocking ever shown bv a Yellow Jacket. RITTER Ralph is known by all the boys as Tink . This was his third year out, and his second year to win a letter. He was a backfield man, and al- though he did not play regularly, he succeeded in playing enough games to win his letter. He was a senior. SMITH Wendell was the Bing Crosby of the team and appropriately called Windy . However, everyone knows he used his wind to good advantage by intercepting a pass and beating our ancient rivals from the Parlor City. WALTHER Hoggy was shifted from end to a backfield position where he used his speed and weight to good advantage. He consistently gained ground by hitting the line and often broke loose for long gains. He was probably the best punter ever to graduate from D. H. S. WORTHMAN Bob was our Jack-of-all-trades. He played guard, end, center, and backfield positions. Upon several occassions he successfully worked the sleeper play to good advantage. Here they are ! ! The 35-36 edition of the fighting Yellow Jackets as they appeared lined up and ready to embark on the season of grid encoun- ters that was to place their names on the roll of honor in Decatur High School ' s sport records. They were a great bunch of boys who provided a splendid record for a grand school. Fifty-three. FlHU ' BAl.l- .Stll AD First Row — Trainer Bud Anspaug-li. Don Drake, JVIarion Drum, Don Beery, Frank Grether, Dwight Kimble, Clyde Drake, Artliur Sundermann, Raymond Johnson, Student Manager M ' illiam Tutewiler. Second Row — Ralpli Peterson. Junior Drake, Don Deatli, David Macklin, Eugene Friedt, Robert Brodbeck, Ji:hn McConnell, LeRoy Huffman, Monroe Fuhrman, Dick Girod, Lewis Beery. Assistant Coacli Deane Dorwin, Herbert Banning, Dale Myers, Ralpli Hurst, Clarence Walther, Russel Butler, Junior Barker, Harold Zimmerman, Wendel Smith, James High- land, Ralph Ritter, Robert Worthman, Coach Hugh Andrews. FOOTBALL For the second consecutive year the Decatur Yellow Jackets fought their way through an exceptionally hard schedule to annex the North- eastern Indiana Conference Football Championship. The Yellow Jackets topped the conference with four victories and no defeats to nose out the powerful Central Tigers of Fort Wayne. The conference victims of De- catur ' s conquering eleven were Auburn, Columbia City, North Side, and our arch rivals, the Bluffton Tigers. Thirty candidates, many of whom were wholly inexperienced, re- ported for practice at the beginning of the year. Due to this insufficient number of candidates and their lack of experience, Coach Andrews en- countered great difficulties in building up enough reserve strength to replace any varsity man who might sustain injury during the season. With the agreement of the schools, the conference decided that any school winning the championship three years be given permanent poss- ession of the trophy. This plan served as a great inspiration for the teams in the past seasons to attain greater heights in the world of football. Following close upon the heels of the Jackets in the race for the N. E. I. C. Championship came the Central Tigers of Fort Wayne who won three games and lost none, but they saw their championship hopes go glimmer- ing when they were tied by North Side. The rest of the conference teams finished in the order shown: North Side, Bluffton, Auburn, South Side, and Columbia City. The season ' s record totaled six games won, two lost, and one tied. The total points also brought forth a showing for the Jackets. Decatur scored 72 points ; the opposing teams scored 61 points. The teams in the last two years drew much attention to football in this vicinity. Hurst, our big and capable center, was given honorable mention on the all state team. Eight of the thirteen lettermen graduated ; the remaining five are left to uphold the reputation established by the champs. Fifty-four. BASKETBALL The Jackets ' basketball season, under the able direction of Coach Andrews, began with a fine turnout at the initial practice. The Jackets started out with four weeks of strenuous drilling on the fundamentals of the game and scrimage practice. After this period of training Coach Andrews entered into the difficult task of cutting the squad and choosing the varsity men. Those who failed to make the varsity were placed on the second team under the direction of Coach Dorwin. The Jackets enter- ed the 35-36 season with four consecutive victories over New Haven, Win- amac, LaPorte, and Wabash. The boys had an added incentive to win the Wabash game due to the fact that their former coach, Herb Curtis, came to see the game. Shortly after this an epidemic of sickness hit the Yellow Jacket squad and several boys were out at different times. At one time four of the varsity were missing. This included the two centers and their height was missed greatly. All of these boys were not back until a short time before the sectional tournament, and the Jackets found it extremely difficult to prepare themselves for the competition that was sure to come. The Jackets won over Elmhurst in their first game of the tournament and then beat New Haven to enter the semi-final round. In their semi-final encounter the Jackets lost to South Side of Fort Wayne who were playing a much better brand of ball than they had shown all season. During the regular season the Jackets won ten games and lost nine. Letters were awarded to Huffman, Peterson, Myers, Barker, Worthman, and Hurst. Barker, a guard and senior, was placed on the ail-sectional team. The second team coached by Deane Dorwin finished the season with ten wins and eight defeats. The reserve squad was made up of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. In the inter-class games the freshmen beat the sophomores, and the juniors beat the seniors. At the close of the hardwood season the Yellow Jacket lettermen met for the purpose of electing a captain. Peterson and Huffman, two senior boys who patroled the forward positions for the Jackets, were elected co-captains. BASIvEITBAI.L SQl AD First Row — Ralph Peterson. Raymond Wilson. Wendel Smith Myers, Junior Barker, LeRiJy Huffman. Second Row — Ralph Ritter, John McConnell, James Highland, thur Sundermann, Robert Brodbeck, Robert W orthman. Third Row — Clifton Russel, Lewis Shoe, Ernest Wilson, Russel Beery. Arthur Heller, Clnrenoe Stapletnn. Ralph Hurst, Dale Eugene Friedt, Ar- Butler. Lewis B ' ifty-flve JUNIOr; BAUKER BASKETBALL GAMES Decatur 22 New Haven 21 The Yellow Jackets opened the hardwood season with a hard-earned 22-21 victory over the New Haven Bulldogs. The game was a typical Decatur-New Haven thriller. Decatur 33 Winamac 15 Coach Andrews ' boys were set for a hard battle when they traveled to Winamac to engage the Indians of Coach Shivley. They were greatly surprised, however, when they de- parted with a comparatively easy 33- 15 victory. ROBERT BRODBECK Decatur 28 LaPorte 26 The Jackets avenged the defeat of the previous year by handing the LaPorte cagers a 28-26 set-back. This game ran true to form with the Yellow Jacket-Sliccr games of other seasons by limiting the margin of vic- tory to two points. Decntur 23 Wabash 22 Decatur extended its winning streak to four games by defeating a strong Wabash five 23-22. This was another one-point victory. The Jack- ets really gave the crowd its third exciting game in as many starts. Decatur 23 North Side 31 Decatur went down to defeat for the first time during the season when the North Side Redskins went on the warpath and carried off an eight point victory by the score of 31-23. Decatur 16 Berne 37 The Jackets suffered their second defeat of the season and the first loss on their home floor at the hands of the Bears from Berne. The Erne- men were hitting from all angles of the floor and emerged with a 37-16 victory. Decatur 32 Bluffton 33 The Yellow Jacket-Tiger clash turned from a listless game into a fur- ious battle when the Jackets came back in the third period to tie the score at 23-23 after trailing at the half 21-11. The two teams then continued on even terms throughout the last quarter with Bluffton barely ekeing out a one-point 33-32 victory. Decatur 41 Pennville 30 Leading throughout the entire game, the Jackets returned to the win- ning side of the score book by virtue of a 41-30 victory over Pennville The Pennville boys showed lots of ralph hurst fight, but they were unable to main- lain the fast pace set by the Jackets. Decatur 47 Auburn 34 Decatur came through with a 47-34 victory in a free scoring en- counter with the Auburn Red Dev- ils. The Game was a hard, fast battle. Decatur 25 South Side 22 The Yellow Jackets defeated South Side by the score of 25-22. The game was a fast moving affair with the lead changing from one side to the other. The three point margin is indicative of the closeness of the game. Fifty-six. LEROY HUFFMAN BASKETBALL GAMES Decatur 25 Central of Fort Wayne 34 Decatur met the smooth-working Central Tigers for their second en- counter with a Fort Wayne five in as many games. The highly-rated Tig- ers, however, met a determined team, and the game was much closer than the 34-25 score might indicate. Decatur 35 Columbia City 52 Playing without the services of Peterson, regular forward, the Jack- ets were beaten badly by Columbia City by the score of 52-35. Decatur 25 Bluffton 32 DALI-: MYERS The Jackets met the Tigers for i;alph pktbrson the second time and were defeated again 32-25. The Jackets were great- ly handicapped by the loss of first team members through sickness. How- ever, the boys that replaced them gave all they had, but it was not quite enough to offset the first string lineup of the Tigers. Decatur 34 Winchester 15 Having practiced all week with the varsity, a few of the reserves stepped in and proved their ability by filling the vacancies on the first five. The result was an overwhelming 34-15 victory over Winchester. Decatur 31 Hartford City 42 In a nip and tuck battle at Hartford City the Airdales came out ahead by the score of 42-31. The game was very close with Hartford City pull- ing ahead in the closing minutes on fouls made by the over-anxious Jack- ets in attempting to gain possession of the ball. Decatur 26 Garrett 23 Decatur beat the Railroaders in a close game 26-23. The Jackets were trailing at the half 16-12, but came back to finish strong and forge into the lead. The game was fast and well played. Decatur 31 Kendallville 37 The Jackets traveled to Kendallville to engage the Comets in a clash on the hardwood. Both teams scored heavily, but the Kendallville boys made a better percentage of foul shots which enabled them to come out ahead 37-31. Decatur 28 Berne 38 The Berne Bears defeated Decatur for the second time during the season by the score of 38-28. The game was very close throughout the first three quarters; but the Jackets weakened, and the Bears pulled away to build up the ten point margin and gain the victory. RALPH RITTER Decatur 31 Roanoke 24 Roanoke was completely out- classed by the Jackets who maintain- ed a comfortable lead all the way. Coach Andrews substituted freely throughout the encounter. However, the reserves exhibited fine form and retained a seven point lead to win 31-24. Reserves 29 Leo 39 The Yellow Jacket reserves trav- eled to Leo where they met a group of Lions who proved that experience is an important factor in winning games. After trailing 18-3 at the half, the reserves made a great come-back ; but they lost 39-29. Fifty-seven. WENDEL SMITH PIAYMOXD WILSON PLAYERS BARKER Junior came to D. H. S. in his sophomore year and gained a berth on the first five of the reserves. In his junior and senior years he held down a varsity posi ition. Woof was given further honor by his selection on the first ten of the all-setional team. BRODBECK Bob played practically all of the season on the second team. However, through diligent work he was elevat- ed to the varsity at different times ARTHUR suNDERMAxx throughout the seasou. He was on the sectional team and saw service in the games. HUFFMAN Huffman made up for his shortcoming in size by his hard work and speed. This was his second year on the varsity and he held a forward position on the first five. Although Huffman will leave only a small va- cancy, it will be exceptionally hard to find a man that can efficiently fill the space. He was given further honor by being elected co-captain. HURST Due to the fact that Bud was handicapped by illness he didn ' t see much action this year. However, he earned his letter for the second time. Upon returning to the lineup after his illness, Hurst set to work to get in shape for the sectional. He broke into the sectional games and showed rare form through his offensive work by following in under the basket. MYERS Tubby was a great defensive player and exhibited great prowess in protecting the goal from the shots of enemy sharp-shooters. He did not score much but used his height to great advantage in recovering the ball from the back board. Dale was out part of the season on account of illness but earned his letter for his second and last year at D. H. S. PETERSON With the ending of the basketball season, Pete ' s highly successful athletic career at D. H. S. also ended. He made the varsity in his fresh- man year and played four years with them. He was out of school a greater portion of the season due to illness. Pete was liked by all the fellows and was elected co-captain, a title he well deserved. ROBERT ■«T)l:THMA r RITTER Ritter didn ' t get into many games this year, but he played hard in the ones in which he did participate. He was very consistent at practice and contributed much time and work toward basketball. Ralph played his first two years with the reserves and succeeded in making the varsity his last two years. SMITH Windy was a dependable reserve who could be relied upon for cooperation and fine playing. He play- ed in a majority of the games and earned his letter for the first time. Smitty proved that he had much ability and was a good all around player. SUNDERMANN Art was another reserve who played all season with the second team. He succeeaed in playing a few games with the varsity during the season and was certified for the tournament. Sundermann proved to Fifty-eight. PLAYERS be a promising player and displayed much ability through his fast play- ing and desire for team wox ' k. WILSON Coach Andrews complied with Wilson ' s request that he be allowed to play with the reserves most of the season in order to gain experience that would be very valuable to him. Hayseed , as he is known, played very good ball with the reserves and exhibited a great willingness to co- operate in every way in order to aid in the building up of the team. WORTHMAN Bob made the varsity this year for the first time in his athletic ca- reer. He played with the second team the previous year and built up a great reputation. Through hard and conscientious work he acquired a guard position on the first five of the varsity and maintained a fast pace that was too much for his competitors to overcome. -0- TRAINERS BILL TUTEWILER Tut has been the student manager since the spring sporting season of 1935. Bill has proved to be Jackets. It was his duty lo go with the team to all games to see that the equipment was taken care of and in first class condition. He assisted in car- ing for the first aid kit and was ready for any accident which might occur during the game. BUD ANSPAUGH Bud, better known among his friends as Eppy , ob- tained the position of assist- ant trainer during the foot- ball season of 1935-36. He worked hard to carry out the wishes of the varsity men and student manager, and to do any unexpected odd jobs which were found by the soaches. very efficient and was well liked bv the LAWia-J.WiO AXSPAUGH Fifty-nine. WILLIAM TUTEWILEK BASEBALL About twenty men answered Coach Andrews ' call for baseball candi- dates. Among these were four lettermen: Ritter, Reynolds, Fuhrman, and Brodbeck. Besides the four lettermen that returned, Coach Andrews had a few boys that were on the team last year but who failed to earn a letter. These boys were Macklin, Zimmerman, Worthman, Hitchcock, J. Drake, and Smith. With the aid of these boys the team was built up that was to represent Decatur on the diamond. The first few days were cold and wet and most of the work was con- fined to the gymnasium. The team was not able to get on the field for several days and thus obtained a slow start in rounding into shape. The first game was scheduled to be played with Bluffton on April the tenth, but due to inclement weather it was postponed to a later date. The sched- ule was as follows: April 14, Berne at Decatur; April 17, Portland at Portland; April 21, Wren at Decatur; April 29, Bluffton at Bluffton; May 9, Hartford City at Hartford City; May 12, Berne at Berne; May 15, Bluffton at Decatur; May 19, Portland at Decatur. The N. E. I. C. tournament was held at Hartford City last year. The Yellow Jackets met Columbia City in the first game of the tournament and vanquished the Eagles by the score of 6 to 2. This victory entitled them to play the Hartford City Airdales who had worked heir way into the finals by a decisive 12 to 2 win over Bluffton. In the final game the Air- dales exhibited an iron man act by using the same pitcher that they had used in the afternoon encounter with Bluffton. The Jackets were also short of pitchers, but Coach Andre YS gave some of the boys who might be termed as rookies a chance to gain a little experience. The Hartford City boy came through with a fine job of pitching and deserved much credit for the 5 to 1 win which enabled Hartford City to claim the cham- pionship. It was the hope of the Decatur fans that the N. E. I. C. tournament would be held at Decatur this year in order that the Yellow Jackets might exhibit their prowess on the diamond to the accompaniment of the cheers of local fans. BASEBALL, SQITAD Front Row — Eobert Woodliall. David Macklin, Clarence Stapleton, Leroy Huffman, Guy Koos, Otto Krueckeberg, LjJuis Bleeke, Russel Woodliall. Back Row — Arthur Heller, Donald Reynolds, Ralph Ritter, Harold Zimmerman, Wendel Smith, Robert Fuhrman, Herald Hitchcock, Eugene Freldt, Eobert Brodbeck, Robert Vorthman. «ixty. MR. DAILEY Harry, an ex-tennis man at D. H. S., obtained his higher education at Franklin College and Indiana Univer- sity and graduated from the latter. He succeeded Deane Dorwin as tennis coach. In addition to the duties of this position, he taught arithmetic at Cen- tral Grade School. He was well tied down with these two subjects during his first year of teaching. Dailey set to work with great enthusiasm to attempt to uphold the record set by teams of previous seasons. His winning person- ality and efficiency gained him the sup- port of the entire student body. TENNIS Harry Dailey accepted the respon- sibility of coaching as well as develop- ing a good tennis team this year. At the initial call for practice eleven boys reported as prospective tennis men. Only two lettermen, Art Heller and Art Sundermann, returned to serve another year with the Jacket net men. In addi- tion, however, there were some last year men along with the new recruits. Bob Ashbaucher, Vernon Affolder, Dor- harry dailey. Tennis Coach us Stalter, Meredith Cline, Robert Beavers, Monroe Fuhrman, Neil High- land, Bill Schrock, and Clifford Russel were among these. The conditions in tennis were the same as in baseball. The first two weeks found Coach Dailey and the boys working out in the gym, due to a late spring and muddy weather. Glancing at past records, the Jackets won the Huntington tourney two years ago but were defeated in their doubles last year. The schedule follows: April 21, Huntington at Decatur; April 23, Dunkirk at Decatur; April 29, Huntington at Huntington; May 8, South Side of Fort Wayne at Decatur ; May 8, Central of Fort Wayne at Decatur ; May 14, Dunkirk at Dunkirk; May 18, Central of Fort Wayne at Fort Wayne. TENNIS SQLAD Front Row — Arthur Heller, Clifton Russel, William Schrock. Back Row — Robert Beavers, Ralph Steele, Meredith Cline, Dorus Stalter, Robert Ashbaucher, Monroe Fuhrman, Xeil Highland. Sixty-one. GIRLS ' ATHLETICS VOLLEY BALL PING PONG BASKETBAL] TENNIS Sixty-two. MISS CLARK Miss Jeanette Clark, physical edu- cation instructor, has taught for nine years in D. H. S. Before that she attend- ed the Chicago Normal School of Phys- ical Education, Ball State Teachers ' College at Muncie, and Camp Wetome- chok in Wisconsin. She established the point system, better known as the Girls ' Athletic As- sociation, three years ago. At that time the girls ' basketball squad and inter- school competition were discontinued and this system was founded to create a greater interest in girls ' athletics. The Girls ' Athletic Association founded by Miss Clark, has attempted to substitute inter-class competition within the school, f o r inter-schooi competition outside of the school. Through her leadership, this system has grown and has developed many ad- vantages over the system used before the G. A. A. ' s establishment. The great- est advantage is that any girl in Deca- tur High School may participate in girls ' athletics, while in former years just a selected few were permitted to do so. JEANETTE CLARK, Girls ' Athletic Director The basketball tournament of the Girls ' Athletic Association: Sophomores 14 Freshmen 11 This game formally opened the tournament and was also the first game of the season. The freshmen kept the sophomores and the fans worried all through the game and they showed very good prospects for the future. Juniors 25 Freshmen 6 These two teams were not so evenly matched as those of the first game. The freshmen suffered their second defeat and the juniors won their first victory. We certainly have to admire the pluck of the fresh- men girls for sticking, even through defeat. Seniors 17 Freshmen 5 This game completely eliminated the freshman squad from the tourn- ament and it also started the seniors out on the right foot. Sophomores 24 Juniors 20 Both teams were excellent on their shots in this game, but the sopho- mores, evidently, were just a little too good for the juniors to handle. With this, their second victory, the sophomores had only to win from the sen- iors, and they would have the championship. Juniors 17 Seniors 15 Another thrilling game and the seniors took the back seat for the two point lead of the juniors. From the results of these games which have practically all been upsets the championship might have gone to anyone. Sophomores 22 Seniors 8 With this victory the sophomores had the tournament in the bag . This was the last game of the t ournament and the seniors failed to put a jinx on the winning streak that the sophomores had accumulated. Sixty-three. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The girls in D. H. S. who are sport-minded seek to join the Girls ' Athletic Association, which began its third year of successful existence at D. H. S. last fall. This organization aims high in the line of girls ' athlet- ics and promotes a high standard of clean competition and sportsmanship among the girls. This year the controlling committee of the organization consisted of but four members instead of the customary eight. One member was chos- en from each of the four classes. This committee was made up of: senior representative, Eileen Jackson; junior representative, Jeanette Christen; sophomore representative, Janet Schrock; freshmen representative, Helen Jean Kohls. The girls, with the exception of the freshmen, were not permitted to enter the association unless they had earned at least ten points the previous year. Points are given for participating in almost every known girls ' sport; such as, hiking, swimming, bicycling, rowing, coasting, horse- back riding, and others including those sports carried out in the form of tournaments during the year. The basketball season opened late in November and after a few weeks of practice the tournament proper got under way. This tournament prov- ed to be quite an upset because the seniors have usually won in years past, but this year it was the sophomore squad that carried off the honors. So it ' s Hat ' s off! to the sophomores and lots of luck in defending their championship title next year ! At the end of the basketball season the teams for the various classes were chosen by the controlling committee. They were: senior squad, Lucinda Borne, Madeline Crider, Eileen Jackson, Elizabeth Meihls, Wilma Miller, and Agnes Nelson; junior squad, Virginia Breiner, Jeanette Chris- ten, Esther Fisher, Rosali Miller, Catherine Murphy, and Kathryn Jack- son; sophomore squad, Jean Bright, Donabelle Fennimore, Laura Flem- ing, Dorcus Hoagland, Pauline Light, and Zula Porter; freshmen squad, Eldora Baker, Florence Brandyberry, Ruth Kimble, Helen Jean Kohls, Ber- nita Lytle, and Mary Steele. After the basketball season came ping-pong, that fascinating sport that always affords plenty of enthusiasm. Success in ping-pong depends wholly upon the individual rather than the team as is usually the case in inter-class competition. One by one each class eliminated its players until the class winners were declared. These class winners were: Elizabeth Meihls, senior; Gertrude Schultz, junior; Dorcus Hoagland, sophomore; Helen Jean Kohls, freshman. Gertrude Schultz brought the final cham- pionship honor to the juniors in the finals. The spring season opened with a fine turnout for bo- ' .h the spring inter-class sports, volley-ball and tennis. As is usually the c i •, the fresh- men girls had the largest representation, although great interest was shown among the upperclassmen. A volley-ball tournament was held among the four classes, with a select team representing each class. With warm weather came tennis and many girls participated in the tournament, which took place on the asphalt courts of the Worthman Ath- letic Field. This tournament proceeded much like the ping-pong tourna- ment, with each class eliminating its players until the class winners were determined and finally the school champion. So, with the end of the tennis tournament and the presentation of the awards, which were given to the outstanding girls in each of the four classes, another successful year of the Girls ' Athletic Association was closed. Sixty-four, J© Miss Reppert: (In assembly) Will you be in here every Tuesday, Gladys? Gladys Harvey: Oh, not every Tuesday — just one Tuesday a week. Robert Ashbaucher and Alice Baker at the basketball game — Bob : I think Barker is going to be our best man before long. Alice: Oh, Bob, what a delightful way to propose to me. Freshman: What years of high school are the hardest? Senior: The first four. Miss Lewton: Take the first sen- tence in today ' s lesson. Freshman: I didn ' t get that far. Coach Andrews: I want all you fellows to wear silk socks this af- ternoon for the baseball game. Peterson: What ' s that for coach? Andrews: This is a tough game, and I want a lot of runs. Madeline Crider: What is one American word that is always pro- nounced incorrectly? Harry: I don ' t know, what? Madeline: Incorrectly. Junior: (Going after Evelyn for his first football game) Say, what ' s the idea of all the flowers? Evelyn: Oh, they ' re for the fellow who kicks off. Bunny Af folder: Gee, I had an awful fright in Fort Wayne last night! Ed Eichhorn: Yeah, I know, I saw her! Miss Whalen: Now Albert, act like a crazy man would! Albert Keller: Oh, shucks! I can ' t act lit - one! Miss WL- ' - n: Now, yes you can, Albert, just act natural! Teacher: (Calling out names to find how the ticket sale was pro- gressing) Monroe! Monroe F. : Six. Teacher: Promised or sold? Monroe: Lost! Mr. Brown: (After discussing communism in civics class) What are some of the other present day ism ' s Naomi? Naomi Ruth: ' W ell — there ' s jour- nalism. Miss Whalen: (Discussing Lorna Doone in Englisli class) Why was Lorna starving, Ralph? Ritter: Because she didn ' t have anything to eat. Bill Tutewiler: (Reciting on Hia- watha) Hiawatha ran off with Min- nehaha and her father didn ' t have anyone to keep his wig warm. ( Wigwam ) . Mr. Adams: What is meant by the base of a triangle? Jay Alton: Well — er — a — it ' s what it sits on. Don Death: I have a notion to tell Mr. Brown what I think of him again. Donabelle: Oh, gee, when did you tell him what you think of him ? Don: I didn ' t. I had a notion once before. Mr. Brown: (In sociology) What is next to an imbecile? Bob Johnson: I am. Am I crowd- ing you? Gladys Wynn: They laughed when I sat down at the piano. Clarence Walther: Why? Gladys: There wasn ' t any bench! Ralph Steele was working at the jewelry store on Student Day. The manager saw Ralph looking down a big register so he came over. What ' s the trouble? he asked. Ralph: Say, is anything lost if you know where it Is? Manager : Why, no. Ralph: That ' s fine. I was worried for a minute. I just dropped that $70 diamond that was laying on the counter. The big liar When a cute little thing asked Harry Moyer (Major Bowes) for a kiss, he said, All right, all right, blushed, and ran away. Thirty days hath September, April, June and my boy friend for speeding, moaned Rosie Moyer. Neil Highland: (Working in a clothing store on Student Day) These stockings are the very lat- est patterns, fast color, holeproof, won ' t shrink, priced far lower than elsewhere, and a very good yarn. Jeanette Christen: Yes, and you tell it well, too. Sixty-five. THE OLD FASHIONED singing school was one of the main diversions in the days of our forefathers. After a hard day ' s work the neighbors got together in the even- ing and sang. The music soothed their weary minds and they enjoyed being in company with other people. There were no movies, or any of the other present day amusements. The pioneers had to provide their own enter- tainment. Other got-to-gethers included the barn raisings, quilting parties, husking bees, and iaffy pulls. There were no clubs or organizations in the school. In the schools of today, however, it is realized that in order for the pupil to have a well-balanced life, the social phase must not be neglected. Whether his main interest is in music, drama, art, athletics, or commercial subjects, the pupil is given a chance to develop the social side of his life through varied organizations in the school. C T I VI T I E S RAVELIN GS STAFF Editor-in-chief Marie Grether Asst. Editor-in-chief Arthur Sundermann Business Manager Robert Johnson Asst. Business Manager David Maclflin Photography Editor Albert Keller Asst. Photography Editor Wendell Smith Snapshot Editor Harry Moyer Asst. Snapshot Editor Donald Bixler Girls ' Sport Editor Agnes Nelson Asst. Girls ' Sports Editor Kathryn Kohls Boys ' Sports Editor William Tutewiler Asst. Boys ' Sports Editor Lewis Smith Art Editor Robert Engeler Typing Editor William Schafer Typing Editor Gertrude Schultz Faculty Adviser Mr. Anderson Faculty Business Manager Miss McCrory Mr. Anderson, the faculty adviser has been supervis- ing the edition of the Ravelings for the past seven years. Miss McCrory, the faculty business manager, has held this position for the past eleven years, and has proved her- self very efficient in the management of the financial affairs. Miss Lewton, instructor in English, again gave her valuable services as proof reader. The Ravelings has been published for the purpose of es- tablishing a record of school events. The first edition was published in 1910. RAVELINGS STAFF Seated — Agnes Nelson, Marie Grether. Albert Keller. Standing- — David Macklin, Gertrude Schultz, Ribert Engeler, Donald Bixler, Wen- dell Smith, Harry Moyer, Kathryn Kohls, . rthur Stmdermann, Lewis Smith, William Tutewiler, William Schafer. Sixty-nine. PEP CHAMPS VKV tHAMPS Front Row— Jeanette Winnes. Evelyn Adams, Alice Baker, Lucinda Borno Uorejls Hoagland, Elizabeth Meihls, Ruth Porter, Agnes Nelson. Madeline Crider. Marilyn Hott- man Marie Grether, Janet Sihrock, Audrev Crosby, Maxine Martin. Mary Eichhorn, Kosie Moyer. . OWOoeta Second R-ow — Ruth Grether. Anna Jane Tyndall . Barbara Burk. Katherine Knapp, Zula Porter, Harriet Fruchte, Phyllis Krick, Naomi Ward, Margaret McGill, Naomi Frank- lin, Pauline Light, Mary K. Garner, Jeanette Christen, Catherine Murphy, Melba Kraft, Kathrvn Kohls. Third Row — Elma June T ' ynn, Florence Chamberlain, Goldine Kreischer, Mary Jane Reber, Kathleen Banning, Eileen Jackson, Bernice Beineke. Annabelle Doan, Ber- niece Pickford, Mary Jane Beery, June O ' Donnell, Kathryn King, Maxine DeBolt, Imo- gene Bright, Marguerite Staley, Lois Sovine. (Fourth Row — Berniece Kreischer, Helen Richards, Kathryn Affolder, Flora Mane Lankenau, Gladys Miller, Martha Myers, I achel Mickley, Florence MdConnell, Donabelle Fenimore, Laura Fleming, Viola Ellsworth, Evangeline Fuhrman, Betty Hamma. DeVona Howard, Joanna Daily, Gladys Harvey. Fiftli Row ' — Emma Marquart, Virginia Breiner, Betty Irene Sell, Wilma Mille Margaret e. Fifth Row — Emma Marquart, Virginia Breiner, Irene Sell, Wiima Miller, iviargaiei Hoffman, Betty Smith, Betty Hunter, Nina Eichar, Florence Brandyberry, Betty Drake Helen Jean Kohls, Mary Steele, Eldora Baker, Jane Krick, Phyllis Hoagland, Gladys Wynn Margaret Hoffman, Catherine Jackson. The Pep Champ organization originated in 1923. This organization was founded for the purpose of creating a greater enthusiasm for athlet- ics among the girls of the Decatur High School. The requirement for membership is the purchase of a season ticket for at least one athletic event. A re-organization meeting was held in September, 1935, for the pur- pose of electing officers for the year 1935-36. The freshmen girls were invited to join the organization and the requirements for the member- ship were explained to them. The results of the election of officers were: Lucinda Borne, president; Kathryn Kohls, vice-president; Florence Brandyberry, secretary ; Zula Porter, treasurer. Throughout the football season the Pep Champs maintained a candy stand, which was a source of income to them. They also decorated the goal posts for each game. The club sponsored a football dance on the twenty-fifth of October, following the Decatur-Columbia City football game. Hal Teeter ' s orch- estra furnished the music for dancing, and a colorful floor show was presented by the committee in charge. The proceeds of this dance were used in buying season basketball tickets for the members of the Decatur Junior Band. The Pep Champs also purchased all honor awards given at the end of the year to girls who were outstanding in the Girls ' Athletic Association. During the basketball season, the Pep Champs completely filled the section reserved for them. Their enthusiasm and loyalty for the team was an outstanding influence for victory. Seventy. The Howling Hosts, an organization whose aim is to promote interest m athletics, was established at Decatur High School in 1929. Member- ship in the group is gained by purchasing a season ticket to the football or b asketball games. At the beginning of the school year, a meeting was held to reorgan- ize the club. The following officers were elected: Clarence Walther, president; Dale Myers, vice-president; Ralph Peterson, secretary; Leroy Huffman, treasurer; Mr. Andrews was elected sponsor. About fifty-six joined, and thirty boys out for various sports were taken in as honorary members, making a total of eighty-six. In the past three years the organization has purchased and presented honor sweaters and various athletic awards to the athletes of the high school. As in years past, this year there were many honor sweaters and letters awarded. In order to raise the necessary funds the Howling Hosts sponsored many activities. At the beginning of the year, this organization gave a dinner which was served in the gymnasium. A large crowd attended. The dinner was prepared and served by the Home Economics Department under the sup- ervision of Miss Blanche McCrory, instructor in the department. As a climax to the football season, the annual senior-under classmen football game was sponsored by the group. Later in the year the Howling Hosts sponsored a picture show at the Adams Theater. The final activity of the year was the annual Cabaret dance held at Sunset Dancing Pavilion. HOWLIXG HOSTS Front Row — Kenneth Gause, Clarence Walther, Donald Death, Arthur Heller, Lawrence Anspaugh, William Schater, Harry Mover, Albert Keller, William Tutewiler, Junior Drake, Lewis Shoe. Arthur Scheiderer, Otto Krueckeberg, Dale Myers, Ralph Hurst, Zeln o Drake. Robert Fulirman, Herbert Banning. Second Row — Jay Alton, Ralph Steele, James Khing-er, Clyde Drake, Cliffton Russel, John McConnell, Max Moser, Frederick Kirsch, William Hunter, William Melchi, Richard Schafer, Jack Tricker, William Buck, Junior Zerkle, Francis Andrews, Riobert Reber. Third Row — Harold Zimmerman, David Macklin, Kenneth Gaunt, Keith Hunt, Max Odle, James Christen. Robert Boch, Ralph Scott, Donald Drake, Guy Koos, Raymond W il- son, Byron Tricker, Robert Wortliman, Wendell Smitli. i ourth Row — Ernest Wilson, Vaughn Burk. Clarence Stapleton, Leonard Merryman, Billy Joe Spahr, Eugene Friedt, LeRoy Huffman. D: ' nald Reynolds, Richard Girod, Monroe Fulirman, O illiam Schrock, Robert Ehgeler, Verran .A,ffolder. Ralpli Ritter. Fifth Row — Arthur Sunderman, Le vis Beery, Robert Clem, James Highland, James Krick, Robert Beavers, Donald Bixler, Meredith Cline. Ptussel Butler, Ralph Peterson, Robert Brodbeck, Junior Barker, Lewis Sniith, Neil Higliland. — — i —wf j ■ 1 - i ...., ' - i ■ ■ k J L - im HOWLING HOSTS Seventy-one. COMMERCIAL CLUB COMMERCIAL CLl B Front liow — Robert Ashbaucher, Kuth Porter, Walter Holle, Agnes Nelson, Edwin Ei ' Chhorn. Gladys Wynn, William Schrock, Elma Wynn, Virginia Breiner, William Schaler, Viola Ellsworth, Harry Meyer, Florence Chamberlain. Robert Engeler. Second Row — Junior Barker, Evelyn Adams, Marilyn Hoffman, Marie Grether, Elizabeth Meihls, Melba Kraft, Catherine Murphy, Naomi Franklin, Margaret McGill, Rosella Heare, Maxine Drake, Lucile Werling, Idabelle Wortliman, Helen Richards, Luella Frohnapfel, Francis Andrews. Third Row — Albert Keller, Alice Baker, Phyllis Krick, Harriet Fruchte, Gertrude Schultz, DeVona Howard, Gladys Harvey, Rosamond Hart, Ruth Worthman, Romaine Raudenbush, Del ' oris Miller, Emma Marciuart, Irene Sell, William Tutewiler. Fourth Row — Neil Highland, Lucinda Borne. Vernon Affolder, Catherine Jackson, Rosie Moyer, Kathryn Kohls, Russel Butler. Jeanette Christen, Clarence Walther, Phyllis Hoagland, Jane Krick. Marlowe Hoag ' land, Wilma Miller, Zelno Drake. Fifth Row — Ralph Peterson, Robert Fuhrman, Herbert Banning, Dale Myers, Wen- dell Smith, Lew ' is Beery, Rol ert Worthman. Monroe Fuhrman. The former members of the Commercial Club met on October 15, 1935, for the purpose of organization. This club has been in existence since 1923 and is considered the oldest club in the school. An election of offi- cers was held with the following results : Robert Ashbaucher, president ; Walter Holle, vice-president; Madeline Crider, secretary; Marlowe Hoagland, treasurer. Mr. Anderson, instructor in commercial subjects, was chosen sponsor of the club. A membership drive was immediately put into operation. The requirements were that the student must take at least one commercial subject and make a passing grade. The total number of members in the organization this year was seventy-two. The purpose of the club is to promote an interest in commercial sub- jects and a feeling of good fellowship among the students. The meetings were held on an average of once a month. Throughout the entire year all enterprises undertaken by the club were self-supporting. Of the many meetings held during the year, the one most vividly retained in the minds of the members was the November meeting in which the Milk Shake Program was presented with the king of Hula Hula of Gitchie Goome Island. Among other interesting programs presented this year were the Amateur Hour and Christmas program, both of which were very entertaining. All members of the club showed themselves willing and capable to perform such tasks as were asked them. A fine spirit of cooperation was shown by the members in all of their undertakings. A chapel program was also sponsored by the club and proved to be a great success. Seventy-two. Music is one of the most intcrest ' ng and popular subjects offered in the curriculm of Decatur High School. When ambitious students and a good teacher are brought together the result is a highly talented group of songsters. The mixed chorus of our school has received appreciative rec- ognition for their excellent presentations. The mixed chorus of Decatur High School was organized in 1933 and has prospered under the able direction of Miss Helen Haubold. Meetings were held each Friday in the music room, and the school building rang with songs coming from the throats of the choristers. The purposes of the club are many. It was originally formed to en- able musically inclined students to sing songs in harmonized parts for their own enjoyment and later for the entertainment of others. At the present time those who become members of the organization do so in order to gain experience in choral singing and to receive such training as will be valuable in future choral work. Many accomplishments have been added to those of previous years by the year ' s members. In the fall the talented group gave a well-received concert. Several songs were sung by the freshmen chorus, and a tap dance was given. This was followed by special renditions of the mixed chorus. An interesting program was presented by the chorus in connection with the Decatur High School night over radio station WOWO. The group also sang at meetings of various civic organizations and entertained the student body at chapel programs. The success of their entertainments reached the top with the presentation of the operetta, Maid in Japan. Miss Haubold endeavored to do her utmost in making the mixed chor- us a successful organization. The music department of our school has been praised to a great extent and deserves all the praise given. MIXEIJ CHORXIS Front Row — Eileen Jackson, Janet .Schroek, Gertrude Schultz, Madeline Crider. Ruth Porter, Hjsella Heare, Edwin Eichhorn, Koliert Clem, Francis .Andrews, William Schrock, Lewis Smith, Robert Beavers, Gladys Wynn. Donabelle Fenimore. Second Row — Evelyn Adams, Harriet Fruchte. Phyllis Krick, Aliie Baker, Jane Krick, ]Rosie Mi3yer, Harold Zimmerman, Robert .- shbaucher, Robert Kngeler, Da id Macklin, Harry Meyer, Junior Drake, Marg-uerite Staley, Luella Frohnapfel, MJaxine Martin. Third Row — Helen Haubold. Wilma Miller, Bernice Pickford. Kathryn Kohls, Jean- ette Christen, Gladys Harvey, Melba Kraft, Robert Johrison. Ellis Squier , Robert Franz, Donald Bixler, Doyie Gay, Lena Teeter, Ellen Schug, Jeanette Winnes. Fourth Fi.ow — Naomi iFranklin, Rosamond Hart. Elma June Wynn, Margaret McGill, Catherine Murphy, Lucinda Borne, Ralph Peterson, Russel Butler. Dale M ' ers. Ralph Hurst, ' Clarence Walther. Ruth ' orthman. Agnes Nelson. Dorcas Hoagland. Zula Por;:-r. MIXED CHORUS Seventy-three. JUNIOR BAND BAXD Front Row — William Schafer, Ralph Scott, Marjorie Miller, Honora Schmitt, Max- ine Hilton, Harriet Fruc-hte, Patsy McConnell, Kathryn Fryback, Alice Yost, Gerald Light, Eileen Jackson, Zulu Porter, Lawrence Anspaugh, Second Row — William Schrock, Lucinda Borne, Arthur Sundermann, Lois Sovine, Ber- niece Beineke, Robert Bngeler, Richard Buckley, William Hunter, Mr. Sellemeyer, Rob- ert Ashbauoher, Since 1922, the Junior Band has been an active organization of the high school. This year there were about thirty members who practiced every Monday evening. The officers were: Arthur Sundermann, presi- dent; Lawrence Anspaugh, vice-president; Helen Jean Kohls, secretary- treasurer; Gerald Light, librarian. Mr. Albert Sellemeyer is the spon- sor and director and gives lessons to future members of the band. In former years, players who were beginning had no band in which to gain experience. To meet this need, a boys ' band and a girls ' band were organized for any boy or girl who desired to join. This plan gives beginners the chance to gain experience under actual band conditions. The girls ' band became especially active. It played for all home football games, at the dedication of Worthman Field, at chapel concerts, and at a broad- cast over station WOWO at Fort Wayne. The boys ' band has been organ- ized only several months so as yet has made no public appearance. The boys ' and girls ' bands together furnish musical experience for about sixty boys and girls, all of whom are willing to put into the band the amount of work necessary to advance in music. As their reward for reaching a certain stage of efficiency, they are advanced to the Junior Band. At all the pep sessions of the year, the band was on hand to lead in the school songs and gave several band numbers. They also played before all home basketball games and between the halves. A special program was given in the fall. Solos by beginners were followed with solos by advanced players who played like instruments. In a short speech, Mr. Sellemeyer, who accompanied them, pointed out the improvements possible in a short time if the pupil is willing to practice. Seventy-foi;r. OPERETTA The operetta, Maid in Japan, was presented by the High School Glee Club under the excellent supervision of Helen Haubold. The setting was laid in the royal Japanese garden in early spring. The garden was decorated with Japanese lanterns and cherry blos- soms ; a lattice fence and archway were seen in the background. The main characters, as well as the entire chorus, were attired in col- orful costumes, which, together with the singing and dancing, made the operetta a great success. The plot centered around three Americans, Bill Woods, his girl friend Peggy, and her brother Tom. These three were sent to Japan to sell sus- penders. These suspenders had to carry the royal stamp of Japan before they could be sold. In attempting to obtain this stamp, Tom met Hanano, the daughter of the Emperor Hlrohito. They fell in love but could not marry as Hirohito had arranged her marriage to a young Japanese prince. Upon learning of Hanano ' s love for another, Hirohito ordered the marriage of Hanano and Prince Matsuo to take place at once. At this crucial moment, a guard entered and disclosed the startling news that Hanano was not a Japanese, as was supposed, but an American. Many years before, Hanano ' s father, an American missionary, was killed and Hanano was brought to the shrine of Buddah, where Hirohito found her and brought her up as a Japanese maid. In the end, Tom i-eceived not only the royal stamp, but also the maid in Japan, and with Bill ' s persistency, as Peggy called it, a double wedding was planned. OPERETTA CAST Front Row — Eileen Jackson, Janet Schrock, Jeanette Winnes, Ruth Porter, RoseUa Heare, Zula Porter, Marguerite Staley, Jane Krick, Alice Baker, Gladys Harvey, Diorcus Hoagrland, Gertrude Scliultz, Gladys Wynn, Mary Maxine Martin. Second Ro v — Harriet Fruchte, Phyllis Krick. Kathryn Kohls, Jeanette Christen, Melba Kraft, Catherine Murphy, Margaret McGill, Rosemond Hart, Elma Wynn, Jeanette Gard, Wilma Miller, Luella Frohnapfel. Standing: — Russel Butler, Ralph Peterson, Lucinda Borne, James Harkless, William Schrock, David Macklin, Donald Bixler, Ellis Squier, Ralph Hurst, Robert Johns3n, Mar- lowe Hoagland, Dale Mj ' ers, Harry Moyer, Madeline Crider, Robert Engeler, Robert Asli- baucher, Naomi Rutli Franklin. Junior Barker, Lewis Smith, Robert Aes -hliman, Edwin Eichhorn, Harold Zimmerman, Francis Andrews. Ri:bert Clem, Rosie Moyer, Agnes Nel- son, Evelyn Adams. Seventy-five. SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE YELLOW SHADOW A Comedy in Three Acts — by— CLARK WILLARD Cast of Characters Nell Travis, housekeeper at the estate Agnes Nelson Gilbert Wright, attorney for the estate ..Harry Moyer Alice Perkins, Mildred ' s chum Madeline Crider Mildred Marvin, heiress to the estate Marie Grether Hazel Wayne, her cousin June O ' Donnell Herbert Marvin, of Shanghai Robert Engeler Sheriff Macklin, county sheriff William Tutewiler J, Steele, county coroner Naomi Franklin Jed Travis, Nell ' s husband ..Albert Keller Wong Song, whose past is unknown William Schafer Gerald Lloyd, newspaper reporter Clarence Hitchcock As the curtains parted on a darkened setting, four shots rang out from behind the scenes. The body of a man, mysteriously murdered, slumped to the floor. Mildred Marvin inherits an estate on a lonely island and arrives with her lawyer, Gilbert Wright, her amiable friend, Alice Perkins, and her impetuous cousin, Hazel Wayne, to spend the winter. She is surprised to find her disinherited brother, Herbert, a globe trotter, as a boarder ft the estate and is annoyed to discover an unfathomable housekeeper with an apparently mentally disordered husband. Mildred is kidnaped and the entire household is under the evil spell of a gruesome influence known as the yellow shadow. The egotistical county sheriff and inexperienced county coroner are called to aid in solving the mystery. Finally, after a series of hair-raising episodes, the supposedly insane man, Jed Travis, reveals himself to be a secret service man and divulsrc ' the mystery by finding Mildred ' s estate to be the hideout for smuggled Chinamen. The ringleader, Mildred ' s attorney, betravs himself when he is placed in an exacting situation where he d ' splavs his cowardly manner. The criminal is finally brought to justice with his henchman, Wong Song, thereby untangling the mystery to the satisfaction of everyone. Seventy-six, JUNIOR CLASS PLAY YOU ' RE THE DOCTOR A Comedy in Three Acts — by— KATHARINE KAVANAUGH Cast of Characters Bob Morrison, in search of trouble Robert Frauz Spiffy, who supplies it Donald Arnold Officer Dugan, on the trail of the culprits Monroe Fuhrman Doctor Thorpe Himself Donald Bixler Moe Rosenberg, his lawyer Otto Krueckeberg Professor Sockum, physical culture instructor Harold Zimmerman Doctor Theophilus Peck, who aspires to write Robert Beavers Archie Landis, Bob ' s friend David Macklin Velma Matthews, owner of the Sanitarium I ' C thryn Kohls Clementina, a permanent patient Alice K. Baker Melindy, the colored cook Mary K. Garner Rita Harborough, a movie star Catherine Jackson Katrina Dumplemeyer, a lady from Vienna-- Catherine Murphy Bianca Bachagalupa, looking for a husband Rosie Moyer Bob and Spiffy have stolen a motorcycle, and they come to the Cres- centa Sanitarium trying to escape from the police. Velma ' s father had left her Crescenta Sanitarium, but there is a physician by the name of Thorpe who is trying to get it away from her. The only way she can prevent his doing so is by producing the cancelled check for twenty-five thousand dollars, which he says she still owes him. Doctor Thorpe has decided to go to town to see his lawyer about the mat- ter. During his absence a young Doctor Peck, whom he has never met, is to take his place. Bob is at a loss as to what to do. If he is caught here, how will he explain his presence? He decides to assume the name of Doctor Peck, since the latter had not yet arrived. However, he does arrive ! Bob final- ly persuades him to exchange places with him. When Doctor Thorpe returns, he brings his lawyer with him. In some way the lawyer ' s brief case, containing a cancelled check for twenty- five thousand dollars and a note marked paid in full get mixed up with Doctor Peck ' s brief case, which contains a novel. Bob discovers this and produces it. This of course, saves the day and all ends well for the entire group. Seventy-seven. J@E it reSolbeb tfjat toe, tfje g cmor ClasiS ot 1936, Becatur }igt Retool, take tfjis meanfi to l)ib farclBElI to our ijigft fitljool bapfi. l E fiJjaU. pertapg, neber again meet as a class in its en= tiretp; so toijile toe are stiU one integral unit, toe toisf) to express our appreciation of four fjappp pears spent in JBecatur i igf) cfjool. BS5 APPRECIATION The Ravelings ' Staff would ap- preciate the patronage of the pubhc to the advertisers who have been in- strumental in the publication of this edition of the Ravelings. The Photographs in this book Were made by EDWARDS ' STUDIO 3Haro GRAPHS il the S ' torp Eighty. PEOPLE ' S RESTAURANT STUDENrS STORE EVERYTHING NEW IN STUDENTS ' CLOTHES Peterson Clothing Company Eighty-one. lIHIIIIHIIIIBIIIIBIIIIHIIIIHIIIIBIIIIBIIIHIIIIHIIIIHIIIIHilliaillll ! LOUISE BRADEN 1 i MARC-SAUL 1 1 and Lingerie j 1 Phone 737 303 W. Monroe St. : 1 1 1 [ 1 1 1 j ! 1 1 1 1 IBIIIIHIIIIHIIIIBlBIIIIHIIiiBniHIIIiailinilllHIIIIBIIIHIIIIBI 1 1 1 Vian ' s Service Station 1 ; 1 Corner 8th Monroe Streets g MOBIL PRODUCTS Quality Plus Service PHONE 391 N. A. BIXLER Optometrist 1 EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED , 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! ! i 1 [ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j i T 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 ! 1 1 [ 1 m 1 Your Home Should Come First SPRAGUE ! i Furniture Company 1 j 152 South Second St. Phone 199 BURT MANGOLD Dentist X-RAY LABORATORY 1 Office Phone 472 Res. Phone 460 1 i Closed Wednesday Afternoon j DRUGS SUNDRIES | Wallpaper and Paint S Kodaks and Films = HOLTHOUSE | DRUG COMPANY | CARROLL COAL ICE CO. Wholesale and Retail Telephone 770 Decatur, Indiana H. P. SCHMITT Meat Market Quality Meats At Sensible Prices i Prompt and Free Delivery ■ 1 1 ! Phon e 95 and 96 g 1 1 ■linBIIUBIIIIBIillBIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBinBIIIIBIIilBIIIIBIinBIIIIBIII Eishtv-two W. H. ZWICK SON Funeral Home Furniture AMBULANCE SERVICE Business Phone: 61 Residence Phone: 800 P. A. KUHN CHEVROLET CO. 114 N. Third St. Decatur, Indiana SALES AND SERVICE Phone 170 NIBLICK CO. DRY GOODS READY-TO-WEAR FLOOR COVERINGS GOOD VALUES ALWEYS INSURANCE Old line companies. Prompt settlements of losses. Fire, Tornado, Compensation, Automobiles, Burg- larly, Accident, and Life. 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Eighty-five. 1 WERTZBERGER ' S 1 I i ■ CONFECTIONERY 1 1 1 1 ICE CREAM 1 1 MAGAZINES 1 ■ 1 B Fresh Salted Peanuts Daily 1 344 Monroe Street ■ 1 ■llliBllttBIIIIBIIIIBUMIIIHIIIIHIIllHIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBIIIIB 1 DR. H. FROHNAPFEL, D. C. = Your Chiropractor B In Decatur since 1921. = A Neurocolometer Reading = Will Convince You. Have You An X-Ray of Your Spine? Corner Third and IVIadison Streets Phone 314 1 II ■IIBIIIIBIIIIBiillBIIIIBIIIIBUBIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBIIIIBiniBIIIIBI 1 SHEETS BROS. CLEANERS j ! For People Who Care 1 1 j Phone 359 1 1 1 1 ROY ARCHBOLD | 1 1 1 Dentist | 1 1 j X-RAY DIAGNOSIS 1 1 Phones 164 and 176 | ■ 1 1 Hours 8 to 11 — 12 to 5 i ! Closed Wednesday Afternoons | j 1 ■IlilBllilBIIIIBIIIIBIIIBIUlBllllBIIIBIIIIBIIIIBIIUBUllBiBl STUDENT PRINCE CIGARS THE SMOKE OF QUALITY Distributed by 1 F. McCONNELL SONS 1 Second Street HOME GROCERY It ' s useless to pay more and risky to pay less. JOHN STULTS, Prop. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 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Say It With Flowers Phone 300 1315 W. Adams Street Flowers By Wire ROY S. JOHNSON Auctioneer GERBER ' S MEAT MARKET Finest Meats and Groceries 105 South Second Street Phone 97 CONFECTIONERY AND SANDWICHES HARRY ' S SHOE REPAIR SHOP We Rebuild the Factory Way With Shoe Factory Equipment 162 South Second Street KOHNE DRUG STORE School Books and School Supplies A PARTICULAR PLACE For PARTICULAR PEOPLE LOSE ' S BARBER SHOP TASTE THE DIFFERENCE Staley ' s Ice Cream and Butter THE ONLY ICE CREAM MADE IN DECATUR Staley ' s Dairy Products Co. IIHIIIHIIIH1l1SIIIIEU!ICIi:iSllliailllBill1BlllHUinil Eighty -nine. FOR— Hardware, Household Needs, Electric Sweepers, Wash- ing Machines and Economy. COME TO— LEE HARDWARE COMPANY PHONE 41 THE COMMERCIAL PRINT SHOP of Frank Downs 210 S. Second Street Phone 745 NO BETTER THAN THE BEST BUT BETTER THAN THE REST Say It With Flowers — From Decatur Floral Co. Nuttman Ave. Phone 100 Mutschler ' s Meat Market CHOICE MEATS Free Delivery Phones 106 — 107 C. Heiman E. Mutschler Ninety. All the members of our firm join to congratulate and to extend our most sincere wishes for your continued success. AL D. SCHMITT Your local Ford dealer PUMPHREY JEWELRY STORE GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Decatur, Indiana Ninety-oiie, a!!ii9i!inii;B!iiiHii KNAPP SERVICE Corner Second and Jackson Streets THE WORLD ' S FINEST OIL PHILLIPS MOTOR OIL AND CONTROLLED VOLATILITY PHILLIPS 66 GASOLINE LEE TIRES TIRE SERVICE AND BATTERY LUBRICATION COMPLETE WASHING HARRY J. KNAPP, Prop. CLASS OF 1918 M !nHIIIIBII1IBi ' n B li iJ i ' HIIHIIIiBIIIIHilHi I = Plant Equipped Wrth Pneumatic Tools 3 Office and Works 313 Monroe St. I WEMHOFF I Monumental Works ! B MARBLE MONUMENTS I STATUARY GRANITE 1 ART g Phone 395 2«!lWllllBllllEB!CE Sll!IHIII Decatur, Ind. MILLER ' S BAKERY BLUE RIBBON BREAD FRESH BAKED GOODS HAROLD V. DEVOR Dentist 157 S. Second Street Phone 245 SUTTON ' S JEWELRY located with England ' s Auto Parts Store Corner Second Liberty Sts. BUY ELGIN HAMILTON WATCHES JEWELRY On Easy Payment Plan Expert Watch Repairing Reasonable Prices C. L. WALTERS Attorney Rooms 5, 6 7 People ' s Loan Trust Building Decatur, Indiana WIIW Mr. Adams: Be careful not to drop those thin lenses. Lewis Beery: Don ' t worry. If they do fall they ' re too light to hurt my feet. Lewis Smith: Mr. Brown must be absent minded. Bob Beavers: Why? Lewis: I was in his office three times this morning an d he kept asking me where my hat was and there it was on my head all the time. Ninetj -two. ADAMS THEATRE Beautiful, Modern and Comfortable The Finest In Screen Entertainment CORT THEATRE VANCE LINN DECATUR CLOTHIERS The Boston Store Coats, Suits, Dresses, Blinds, Rugs, Linoleum. A COMPLETE LINE OF DRY GOODS Ninety-three, iiiHifliriHiiii BLUE CREEK DAIRY Quality Dairy Products PASTEURIZED MILK And CREAM Kay 0, Chocolate, Buttermilk and Cottage Cheese IN EVERY EMERGENCY Your Telephone Is Your First Need When someone becomes ill, fire breaks out, or burglars break in, your telephone saves precious minutes, often life itself. In time of emergency, or in everyday use, your telephone is well worth its price — just a few cents a day. The Citizens Telephone Company Kocher Lumber Coal Co. — our motto — We give as much as we can for as little as we can. PHIL L. MACKLIN CO. Agents for Chrysler and Plymouth G. M. C. Trucks 232 West Madison Street Pnone 80 Ninety-four, WEST END RESTAURANT HOME COOKING THAT GOOD COFFEE WAYNE CANDIES ICE CREAM TOBACCOS ■ ' We want to please you. Phone 629 G. McFarland Decatur, Indiana ' TRADE at The MORRIS Store ff A Good Habit to Form And A Profitable One, Too. MORRIS 5 and 10c to $1 STORE RICE ' S HOTEL BEAUTY SHOPPE Always New Ideas The Shop Where You Can Depend On Service and Reliability Phone 57 Cor. Third IVIadison S. E. BLACK FUNERAL HOME 225 West Adams Street MRS. BLACK, Lady Attendant C. L. WEBER, Assistant PHONE 500 a Ninety-five. CLOVERLEAF Ice cream is the only ice cream that has the seal of approval of Good Housekeeping and SEAL- TEST. DECATUR LUMBER ICO Lumber, Coal and Builder ' s Supplies HOME OF HOMES Phone 253 Ninety-six. Ninety-seven. One Hundred Years of glorious history, community Pro- gress and general good-will toward mankind will be commemorated in — DECATUR ' S CENTENNIAL AUGUST 2 to 8, 1936 We Dedicate This Page to the Found- ers and Early Settlers of what we are Proud to call THE HOME TOWN. Decatur Daily Democrat founded in 1857 I Ninety-eight.