Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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This Year ' s Drama FAC I l l-V Tcip liuw: K. A. AiliUiis, Sig-unl Amlerson, H ugli Andrews, [lariy I). Dailey, Deane Dorwin. Second iiow: (Jlennis Elzey, S. ' lvester Ij. Eveiiiart, I ' i ' lizabeth I ' risinH ' er, Helen Haul)ol(l, Kathr, -n Kautfman. pln ' e ' . Tliinl lliiw: Amos Ketrliuni, Khjise Lewton, Vaugrlin Millikan. Harold Miininia. Eleanor I ' lini- Bottuni Uow: Allien Sellenieyer, Lnvvell J. Smith. Mildred ' i)rtlinian. Glenys Kern. Angle Maey. Nine

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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

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Pedagogical Per- Mr. Millikan glances up from his work just long enough to smile for the cameraman .... Some G. A. A. girls get instructions from Miss Pumphrey .... Mr. Adams looks dubious as he checks his grade book .... A student gets an excuse from Miss Elzey, the librarian .... Mr. Andrews waiting in Mr. Brown ' s office .... Miss Worthman smiles as she and her class discuss clothes .... Angle, Mr. Krick ' s secretary, snap- ped after office hours .... Two of the band mem- bers take their lesson from Mr. Sellemeyer .... Your attention for an announcement, please, ' says Mr. Brown .... Miss Frisinger actually smiles as she grades.some Latin papers. Miss Lewton making a theme assignment to her seniors .... Mr. Anderson looks over some