Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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They Set the Stage They really did set the stage lor our play because they were instrumental in bringing about the erection of the new building. They took the initial steps which brought realization to the dream of many Decaturites who had long wished for an attractive, modern school. For that reason every citizen should be grateful to them. You ask of whom we speak? Why, the members of the school board ; and we would like to introduce them at this time. First, may we present Mr. Krick, the superintendent of the Decatur Public Schools. Al- though he didn ' t move into his new office in the Junior- Senior High School this year, he invariably could be found somewhere in the building. He was vitally inter- ested in all the games and activities of D. H. S. A very efficient and successful superintendent is Mr. Krick. And now we would like to introduce the president of the board. Mr. Fuhrman, who is engaged in the insurance business. He has been a member of the board for six years, and that in itself is sufficient proof of his ability. Now there must be someone to take care of the money and financial affairs. May we present Mr. Hunter, the treasurer. He is associated with the Citizen ' s Telephone company. He has served three years and can always be counted upon to execute the duties of his office efficiently. And now may we introduce the secretary, Mr. Mumma? He is the newest member of the board, having served only two years. He is the head of the Decatur Lumber Company and one of our most prom- inent business men. Gentlemen, your work is to be commended. Walter J. Kriek Joseph A. Hunter Ira B. Fuhrman Kn - 10. Mnninia

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Various Views of the New School The typing room, with not a student astirring for a change .... The attractive entrance to the gymnasium .... One of the Jefferson Street en- trances .... Bill and Annabelle study in the ref- erence room of the library .... Mr. Ketchum ' s room, the shop .... The glass brick wall on the west side of the building .... The music room decorated for the Color Wheel Art Club party .... Behold ! The public address system .... The study hall .... The hall on the first floor .... The bookkeeping room .... One of the Jefferson Street entrances .... The girls have a party in the Home Ec. room.

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Dauntless Directors of W. Guy Brown how Congress operates. To this group of twenty-one men and women fell the task of directing the students in the drama of ' 39. They labored long and tirelessly at their task, and we hope they suc- ceeded at least in some measure in pounding some knowledge into the heads of their pup- ils. They tried to the best of their ability ; and if they didn ' t suc- ceed, the fault is not theirs. Mr. Brown not only acted as princi- pal, but he also taught civics and sociology to the seniors. It was in his classes that they learned just exactly He also took them to Indianapolis so that they might see the legislature in session. Mr. Brown was undoubtedly the bus- iest individual at D. H. S. When it came to higher mathematics and chemistry, Mr. Adams was really an authority. His classes were never very large because it seem- ed that his courses were too stiff for the average student. Nevertheless, he was one of the most capable instructors at Decatur High. Between teaching shorthand and typing, Mr. Anderson found time to plan the clever entertain- ment for the high school party and original skits for various other activities. He also was faculty advisor for the Ravelings and co-sponsor of the Commercial Club. Mr. Andrews was the physical education in- structor and the coach of those rampaging Yell- ow Jackets. Rah ! Yeah ! Andrews ! In addi- tion to these duties, he was co-sponsor of the Howling Hosts. Mr. Dailey was one of the new members of the faculty. He taught physics and mathematics. His courses were also a bit on the difficult side. Besides teaching his classes, he coached the ten- nis team. Mr. Dorwin enlightened the students on the subject of history. Current events played an im- portant part in his classes, too. Mr. Dorwin was Mr. Andrews ' assistant athletic coach. At the beginning of the year, the seventh period list was greatly swelled because of Miss Elzey ' s eagle eye during study periods; but she soon had the students well trained. Then the list decreased in size. She taught history, too. Mr. Everhart taught health and physical edu- cation in the Junior High. He was coach of the Junior Yellow Jackets, who had a very success- ful season. Miss Frisinger taught Latin to poor little freshmen. However, by the time they were sophomores, most of them could truthfully say Veni, vidi, vici. She was sponsor of the eighth grade. Proof of Miss Haubold ' s capability as music instructor at D. H. S. was found in the success of the numerous concerts and programs of the glee club. Miss Kauffman ' s chief ambition as art in- structor was to teach the students to appreciate art. She was the sponsor of the Color Wheel Art Club. It was the duty of Mr. Ketchum to teach the manual arts to the boys at Decatur High. Judg- ing from the noise that came from his room down- stairs, he made a howling success of it. Reading English themes, interpreting Shake- speare, sponsoring the junior class, and acting as proof-reader for the Ravelings were a few of Miss Lewton ' s numerous activities. Mr. Millikan taught mathematics and com- mercial subjects. He was co-sponsor of the Com- mercial Club and sponsor of the seventh grade. Mr. Mumma taught grammar, business Eng- lish, and commercial geography. The sopho- mores chose him as their class sponsor. Miss Pumphrey taught physical education to the girls. She was sponsor of the Pep Champs, and to her goes much of the credit for the suc- cess of this organization ' s activities. Mr. Sellemeyer, as visiting teacher, caused a number of students to write ten-page themes. He was the director of Decatur High ' s three bands. History and geography were the subjects Mr. Smith so ably taught. He was another new mem- ber of the faculty. He was chosen to sponsor the freshman class. Miss Worthman ' s activities were many and varied. Teaching domestic science, sponsoring the Home Ec. Club, and acting as guardian of the seniors were a few of them. This was Mrs. Kern ' s first year as secretary to Mr. Brown. She cheerfully answered the un- limited questions of the students, and her ser- vices were indispensable in securing information for the Ravelings. Mrs. Macy, Mr. Krick ' s secretary, was one of the busiest and most cheerful people in school. Everyone knew Angle . Eight