Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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RAVE LINGS STAFF They Have Their Unions RAYELINGS Back Row—Lewis Smith, Dan Holthouse, James Krick, Donald Bixler, Lewis Fennig, Robert Franz, Robert Beavers. Front Row—Emma Marquart, Marguerite Staley, Joanna Daily, Lewis Bleeke, Zula Porter, James Ehinger, Kathryn Ivohls. The Publishers, Ah Yes! A necessary evil in the life of any printer is the publisher. We have avoided mentioning our publishers as yet, but now our sins have caught up with us, and we wish to make acknowledgement to these splendid representatives of the Order of the Ink and Pad, the Senior Publishing Company. The Senior Publishing Company, brain child of the distinguished group above (yes, they laughed long and hard too), through the tireless and unceasing efforts of its denizens of the press are now able to present to you a new and entirely different Ravelings. The old spirit is there, but it has emerged from its chrysalis with a new splendor and cleverness which exemplify the spir¬ it of the Class of ’37. With your permission we shall present these aspirants for the Pulitzer Prize, those who were responsible for this edition. First, a gentleman who went around looking important was the Edit¬ or-in-chief, Robert Franz. Next was Jim Krick, who is slated for the Editor-in-chief’s job. Then came that busy Business Manager, Dave Macklin, with his assistant, Zulu Porter, who had a great deal to do with the success of the annual. “I hope this one turns out swell,” was the silent prayer of our Snapshot Editor, Don Bixler, with each click of the camera. Don with his aide-de-camp, Jim Ehinger, was responsible for the snaps in this “best seller.” The most complicated job on the staff was held down by Bob Beavers as Photogra¬ phy Editor, ably assisted by Louis Bleeke. Comes now the Girls’ Sports Editor, a person who knows her sports, that Olympic star, Kathryn Kohls. Her understudy was Peggy Staley. Then there is that ace sports scribe, the Boys’ Sports Editor, Lewis Smith with his cub reporter, Dan Holthouse. The Rembrandt of the staff was our well known but quiet Art Editor, Lewis Fen- nig. If you saw two girls shying away from a tyepwriter, they were Typing Editors, namely Joanna Daily and Emma Marquart. Every one took advantage of the good nature of these girls Washington has nothing on us! We also had our Brain Trust who were the technical ad¬ visors for this super production. They were Pro¬ fessor Anderson F. A. (Faculty Advisor) and Pro¬ fessor Worthman F. B. M. (Faculty Business Manager). Luckily the Senior Publishing Co. had a fine list of contributing writers whose snappy articles will be found elsewhere in this issue. Last but not least, the eagle eye Proof Read¬ ers were Miss Lewton and Miss Whalen. We hope you like it. Twenty-four.

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On Life ' s Proving Ground BERNICE PICKFORD Bernice was another back-row gabber. Her favorite pose was sitting with her hand before her mouth and whispering the latest tid-bit to her neighbor. LEWIS SMTIH “Lewie” had many irons in the fire. He was president of the seniors and spent much time trying to make money for the class. Lewie’s plans for the future are to be a lawyer. DORUS STALTER Dorus was another tall, well-built sen¬ ior. He brought himself fame by posing as the Javelin Thrower at our high school party program. Dorus always had a smile on his face. BYRON TRICKER Byron walked with his head in the clouds. He willingly acted as general chauffeur for the teachers and some of the students, who were too lazy to walk- Bernieec I’ickfnril Lew is S mi tli Wendell Smith Lois Sovine Dale Stalter Dorus Stalter Byron Trieker Bussell Wood hall Robert Wortlnuan Harold Zimmerman WENDELL SMITH “Smitty” played football, baseball, and basketball during his high school career, and for any further information, Smitty says to ask Cate. L(WS SOVINE Lois was very reserved in school. She would march into her classroom, sit down, open her book, and fall asleep. She played a baritone in the Girl’s Band. DALE STALTER “Tubby” was a boy who attended strictly to his own business. When not in school, he could usually be found at the skating rink doing fancy figure 8’s. RUSSELL WOODHALL Russell came to this school from Bluff- ton when he was a junior. He played base¬ ball his first year here. His glasses gave him a very business-like appearance. ROBERT WORTHMAN “Zippy” on the basketball floor. But in classes, Bob moved with all the activity of a billowy white cloud on a lazy summer afternoon. HAROLD ZIMMERMAN “Cherry” is an imitator of farmyard fowls. He was on our varsity football squad and lent a hand in our Senior-Under¬ classmen basketball game. The Under¬ classmen won. Twenty-three,

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First Kow—William Hunter, ehen, Fred Carson, Richard Spencer, HOWLING HOSTS Junior Ross, Bob Schnitz, Fred Hoffman, Richard Schafer, Tom Summers. James Kit- Re nard Merryman, William Buck. Robert Stapleton. William Melchi, Jerry Carper. Second Row—Mervin McCoy, Robert Beavers, James Ehinger, Max Moser. Robert Maloney, Carl Miller, Jay Alton, Richard Walters, Ned Johnson, Bob Lord, Bill Sc-hnepp, Bob Boch, Bill Spahr, Edward Reynolds, Edwin May, Raymond Hakes, Lawrence Anspaugh. .. Third Row—Robert Franz, William Brown, Jack Eady, James Skiles, Bob Eichhorn, Monroe Fuhrman, Ron Death, Arthur Heller, Dan Holthouse, Max Odle, Lewis Shoe, Jack Tricker, John McConnell, Wendel Smith, Eugene Friedt, Bob Worthman. „ , , , , , . , XT . , Fourth Row—Charles Andrews, Harold Zimmerman, Dave Macklin, Clifton Russell, Ralph Steele, Frederick Kirsch, Don Bixler, Don Beery, Mari n Friedt, Hollis Bonifas, Ralph Scott. James Christen, Kenneth Gaunt. Keith Hunt. Guy Koos, Vernon Aff’older. Edwin Eichorn, Neil Highland, Don Drake, John Knepp, Irvin Anderson, Junior Zerkel, Cecil Gause, Lewis Beery, Bob Brodbeck. Ralph Hurst. Fifth Row—Byron Tricker, James Highland, James Krick, Meredith Cline, Clarence Stapleton, V alter Summers, Richard Girod, Dorus Stalter, Richard Jackson, Robert Woodhall, Don Bohnke, Frank Grether, Dwight Kimble, Gilbert Hoff¬ man, Robert Owens, Russel Woodhall. Howl! Boys Howl! One of the most active organizations in the high school is known as the Howling Hosts. It consisted of the boys who bought season tickets for at least one of the school athletic events. The Howling Hosts also bought honor sweat¬ ers for the boys who earned sweaters in respective sports. At the beginning of the school year the Howling Hosts, or more appropriately called “lung busters”, organized and elected the two coaches, Mr. Dorwin and Mr. Andrews, co-spon- sors; Wendell Smith, president; Bob Worthman, vice-president; Bud Hurst, secretary; Dave Mack¬ lin, treasurer. Next it was the duty of the Howl¬ ing Hosts to elect a yell leader to lead them in their howling campaign at the games. The “bell¬ owing boys” made a fine choice when they elected Don Death to lead them in their “do or die” root¬ ing for their team. As a project the Howling Hosts bought hon¬ or sweaters for the boys who earned sweaters in respective sports. Each year the Howling Hosts sponsor the big affair that all the school looks forward to, the Cabaret Dance. The dance was held April thir¬ tieth. A fine spirit of the organization was shown by the splendid cooperation of every member in putting on the dance. Many worked hard to decor¬ ate the dance hall to make it attractive to all who attended the affair. While the hall was being dec¬ orated, others spent their time in arranging and producing a very entertaining floor show. Other members gave their services as the waiters the night of the dance. All in all, a very fine spirit prevailed among the Howling Hosts. Those who heard the Howling Hosts in action this year realized why these boys were named Howling Hosts, because they really lived up to their name. Twenty-five.