Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1963 volume:

GENEALOGY 977 . eoe D35RA 1963 ' V - CO. DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL DECATUR. INDIANA R A V E L I N G S i 9 6 3 VOL. 53 CONTENTS Administration Academic Organizations Activities Athletics Classes Advertising LIGHT FROM MANY LAMPS . . . Light from many lamps is the theme of the 1963 Ravelings. Each phase of activity at Decatur High School is related to symbolic meanings of light in our school life. We, the editors, have attempted to present the highlights of the 1962-1963 school year in an informal, informative way. We wish to thank all those who have been so kind and helpful this year. Members of the faculty, students, coaches, and many others have contributed through the year. Each time you browse through this book, we hope it will bring back memories of the good times which we had this school year. Dave Swickard Editor page 3 9 81 45 57 77 95 AdmiftistratioH Superintendent — Gail Grabill Our school administration is the light that leads the students forward. Mr. Gail Grabill is the Superintendent of the De- catur City Schools. Mr. Andrews is our principal. These two men, along with the faculty, advisors, school board, and secre- taries, make up the battery that keeps our school on the move. ADMINISTRATION - Lighting the Way for Faltering Steps Land was purchased east of Decatur for the new high school that is planned for the future. In addition to a modern building and better facilities, there will be a large athletic plant, and parking spaces. This move is seen to be one that will have lasting and beneficial effects on the school system of Decatur. Principal — Hugh Andrews Decatur School Board: Dr. James Burk, Herb Banning, Gail Grabill, and Richard Macklin. Best Wishes in the Future, Miss Werling Secretory to the Principal Mrs. Vera Doty Secretary to the Superintendent Miss Iverna Werling Cafeteria The students of Decatur High School and the three grade schools now have the privilege of dining in the school — because of our new cafeteria. Excellent meals are served every day to students at the eco- nomical price of thirty cents per day. The very capable and always friendly chefs are headed by Mrs. Mildred Stevens. Eaters enjoy the scrumptious food. Cafeteria Cooks: Mil- dred Stevens, Helen Walters, Lu Maddox, Geraldine Sprunger, Morjorie Haggerty, Pauline Fisher, Helen Johnson. Bing and the Good Humor truck bring goodies to all the kiddies at Southeast and Northwest. Some students are employed as part- time helpers to meet the demands of the twelve hundred students served daily from our cafeteria. Staggered lunch hours are employed to diffuse the rush of hungry students. The spacious cafeteria is also used for other activities — banquets, receptions and classes. These hard-working janitor s keep our school clean and sanitary: Raymond Johnson, Rube Wynn, Robert Hill, and Bob Cummings. Cafeteria helpers ex- pedite food handling and supply. The hall monitors keep order during the lunch hour. No noisy students keep the studious from work! Academic SCHOLASTIC ' D ' WINNERS: First Row: Dan Heller, Tom Mcintosh, Paul Feller, Dove Swickard, Rita Norquest, Cheri Bollenbacher, Cynthia Cravens, Colleen Kelly, Alice Schroeder, Katy Smith. Second Row: Rita Spence, Meg Kocher, Craig McEwan, Ann All- wein, Jane Burk, Judy Heare, Janet Fugate. Third Row: Patty Beam, Dorothy Smith, Jean Swickard, Jane Tumlin. Fourth Row; John Beeler, Tim Singleton, Jim Brown, Rick Doty, Marilyn Knudsen, Tom Baxter, Scholars and D-Winners It is a custom at Decatur High School to honor those who have attained a high degree of scholastic ability. In accordance with this, at each grading period an Honor Roll is posted. To be on this list, one must have received at least two A ' s and no C ' s. This honor group is made up of about nine per cent of the student body. For special achievement, letter awards are given. Any student who has been on the honor roll every grading period for a year is given an Old English D in recog- nition of this achievement. SENIOR HONOR ROLL: First Row: Gloria Harvey, Cheri Bollenbacher, Candy Johnson, Nancy Witte, Katy Smith, Rita Norquest. Second Row: Alice Schroeder, Al Kuck, Colleen Kelly, Missy Moyciin, Shirley Painter. Third Row: Dan Heller, Steve Cause, Cynthia Cravens, Cindy Collier. Fourth Row: Tom Mcintosh, Tom Maddox, Paul Feller, Bob Ladd, Dave Swickard. JUNIOR HONOR ROLL: First Row: Ann Allwein, Judy Heare, Janet Fugafe, Meg Kocher, Rita Spence. Second Row: Cheryl Sapp, Jane Burk, Polly Bonifos, Carolyn Cook, Marilyn Knudsen. Third Row: Tom Baxter, Rick Ortiz. Fourth Row: Ken Riffle, John Beeler, Buster Melchi, Craig McEwan, Gary Shultz, Rick Doty. SOPHOMORE HONOR ROLL: First Row: Jean Swickard, Penny Schmoll, Dorothy Smith, Potty Beam, Darleene Richards. Second Row: Jane Tumlin, Carole Mitch, Susan Ostermeyer, Kathy Thieme, Karen Wine. Third Row: Tim Singleton, Jim Brown. Barry Barnett, Chuck Martindill, John Eichenauer, Steve Kaye. FRESHMAN HONOR ROLL: First Row: Linda Riess, Linda Heare, Carol Smith, Debbie Bultemeier, Susan Thieme, Carol Hoverman. Second Row: Karen Wolfe, Nora Rawlin- son, Sim Hain, Jane Macklin, Sharon Straub. Third Row: Dick Cowan, Tom Schnepf, Dave Snell, Dan Miller, Dave Smith, Steve Kohne. Physical Sciences and Math Every year, as more students realize the importance of math in the present- day world, our classes in this area grow in size and number. Five courses are offered, from beginning algebra — which is the basic math course — to trigonome- try, which deals primarily with angles. (Jne year each of high school physics and chemistry is offered here. Many students study chemistry, for it is important in many fields of work. The chemis- try classes spend many profitable hours in the lab applying their knowledge. There are fewer students in the physics class, because it is the more difficult of the two, requiring more advanced math. This year, there were eleven in the class. Physics covers several topics — such as light, sound, electricity, and atom structure. Many interesting periods are used in the lab to discover the properties of matter and energy. Harry Dailey Merritt Alger Discovery of the World of M ■ ' Mad scientists create a Frankenstein. Dave Magley, Mary Eichenauer, Cynthia Cravens, Tom Maddox. David Swickard National Westinghouse Talent Search — Honors Indiana Science Talent Search — Winner 1963 Regional Science Fair — Second Science Fairs and Math Problems ans Achievement Margaret Kocher 1963 Regional Science Fair — Fourth Cynthia Cravens, Steve Jacobs, and Ron Thieme work out a trig problem. Characteristic mantissa or irrational surd? BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - Emerging To Importance in the Last Half of the Century Biology was again one of the more remembered freshman courses. This year a large portion of the work was completed. The students handed in insect and leaf collections, dissected frogs, and studied the different classifications of plants and animals, genetics, and microbiology. This year, a course in physical science was added to the school curriculum. This subject, also taught by Mr. Journay, was very popular and very much appreciated. Included in the work were the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and astronomy, in addition to much laboratory work. William Journay DNA and Photosynthesis Gerald Whitenack (Student Teacher) The biology class dissects frogs. The forestry identification team practices on a horse chestnut Dave Swickard, Rick Doty, Dave Collier, Tom Schnepf, Rogei Lehrman, Tim Singleton, Steve Kohne. ISRTs Dorothy Schnepf SOCIAL STUDIES - Learning More About Our Fellow Man History is the slory of life. All pro ' rcs.- is made in tin- li. lit of past history. Even suhjects such as math, science, language, and commercial, are the prorlucls of history — growing; from the past into present usefulness. Through history, we appreciate our heritage and grow in patrioti.-m. Vi ' i- learn from the past — its mistakes and its glory. And so it will he in the future, when we ourselves are history. Sociology, psychology, and ci ics liring understanding of our fellow man and improve relations with him. In this ever-shrinking and cMr-rhanging world, such ahility is needed for our very survival. Geography expands our horizons to the very edges of the world in which we live. Through knowledge gained in this suhject. the peoples and lands of the world become more real. Welly Yoeman Marilyn Knudsen won the county His- torical Society plaque for her Civil Wor Eager and listening watchers observe Mr. Dickie on TV. No inattention or spit- balls in this class! Audio Visual and Photography Our audio-visual department is headed hy Mr. Smith. And a very important department it is. too. for it reaches into all others. The equipment consists of projectors, language lahs. recorders, and cameras, all of which add to the usual school curriculum. Although we had no photography classes this year, the school has a new- darkroom and photography study. Here, the pictures for the annual and all other school pictures are developed and printed. Mr. Clavton has heen assisting Mr. Smith this year. Duties include operat- ing lighting effects for the stage, recording speech and language classes, and running movies for various classes. The workroom adjoining the darkroom, scene of yearbook operations. David Clayton demonstrates the use of an overhead projector. Mr. Smith examines a negati darkroom. 16 SPEECH AND JOURNALISM - Friends, Romans, Countrymen . . . Spt-crli class offers the student a cliaiue at self-exfjre ioii. Thi.-, class is different from all others, as it emphasizes better oral expression. This factor makes the class invaluable in later life. College, busines.s, .social, and com- munity affairs all demand public speaking. The class participated in the Legion Speech Contest, on .some facet of the constitution. Should the United States Join A World Common Market? was the problem discussed later in the year in the Rotary contest. Journalism is invaluable for those who feel that newspaper work will be their vocation. The Jacket Journal staff is to be congratulated on their fine work. ROTARY SPEECH CONTEST: Leonard Hilyard, Dave Swickard, Steve Cause (Boys Winnerl; Steve Jacobs, mc; Rita Norquest (Girl ' s Win- ner); Cindy Collier, Candy Johnson. LEGION SPEECH CONTEST: Swickard, Marilyn Knudsen (v Cindy Collier, Dave ' inner), Rita Norquest. Donna Bixler, Evelyn Snyder, Pam Lister, and Marilyn Scott put out the Jacket Journal. speech class laughs First, Chimp — Middle, Chu Charlotte Vera FRENCH AND Banquets provide Latin helps our students acquire an increased vocabulary and a better under- standing of their own English language. It is also a helpful language for the future students of medicine, law, science, and theology, and gives an excellent background for the study of the Romance languages, such as French and Spanish. In our world today we need understanding between nations and people. This can best be brought about by personal contact; therefore, it is imperative that our students learn and speak a modern language. This year, further op- portunity to gain this ability was given our students by the addition of the second year of French to the curriculum with greater concentration on oral work and the understanding of the language. The French students enjoy the ban- quet in honor of Gay Paris. The language lab. ■ ' Parlez-vous? Non, |e ne parle pasi 18 LATIN Fun A Day in Old Kome Julius Caesar and Cleopatra make their entry into Rome. Caesar ' s court and at- tendants watch the chariot races and gladiator battles. Jean Swickard and Jane Tumlin, the Vestal Virgins, opened the gala Circus gomes. and Circus i} antes English and Cafhenne Weidler English is the most important subject we have. All other studies are directly influenced by the skill at which one can handle this most basic tool. Many students participated in writing contests. The county his- torical essay contest and National Poetry Anthology were well rep- resented by Decaturites. By combining the various English skills — reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation — we hope to equip students so they may better meet the demands of life. Robert Scheidler Dave Swickard and Katy Smith read each others poems, selected for the National High School Anthology. Ann Allwein leads a class Library The lil)rary affords each sUidcnl a plaro lo go to road and to study. The study hall has long been a place of quiet, dedicated pur- suit of the Muses of higher learning. We have one of the better libraries in the state for a .school of our size. In it one can find everything from .science fiction to classical Latin studies. The statue of Lincoln, slightly worse for the wear, will always remain as the symbol of the hall of study. Eleanor Pumphrey MUSTY BOOKS - Gateways to Adventure The school librarians; Barb Singer, Bette Costle, Kathy Coll, Jone Mills, no Browr discussion in English II Richard Collins MUSIC — The Universal Light Singing or playing in a good musical group offers the in- dustrious student a great opportunity for self-improvement. Re- sponsibility, ability to express, aggressiveness, and exactness are a few of the important traits a good musician acquires. Equally im- portant is the sense of satisfaction when a common goal is achieved, whether it is a successful concert, a parade, a private performance or a fund-raising drive. Each member of the band and choir enjoys making his contribution to the cultural life of school and community — music of highest quality with variety. Helen Haubold The Junior-Senior Choir appeared in their May Concert. robes for the first time at the Hk ' i: ' - : BBli- Kliill ' .d m 11. - te. . , PP | t mhtJ ' SM Ssi ci • -% r « 1 11 1 1 |p fllK - %t 1 ' ' — f. 1j tXi NHNH 1 ' « ' - ?«■ ?J j K: K ig-P ! The Fresman-Sophomore Choir was the largest musical organization this year T[,e dance band provided music and entertainment at many social and public affairs. The boys quartet consisted of Jo-n Bedwell, Zane Zwick, Bob Andrews, and Tom Baxter. The combined music festival with Berne and Bluffton was held in our gyn HOME ECONOMICS - Future Lamplighters The ability to make clothing will be invaluable in the future (and will save money, too!) Phyliss Houk Someone must be the taster-tester. Develop Practical Skills The Home Economics program is set up to prepare and train our future home- makers. The varied phases of Home Economics are to help the individual broaden and enrich his personal and leisure life. Opportunities for experience in working with Home Furnishings. Child Care. Family Health, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Family Relations and Consumer Education are provided to encourage the development of poise, responsibility and creativity. SHOP AND MECHANICAL DRAWING Builders of the Lamps Many subjects in school arc not directly related to the work that students will do for life. But in shop class the student is learning something that will be of immediate use to him and invaluable in the future. The shop student learns to work with wood, metal, and tools to create useful objects and skills. Cabinets and tables, machine-tooled metal, and the smell of fresh sawdust all give the shop room its unmistakable place in our school. The mechanical drawing class is the breeding ground for our future engineers. In the new drawing room, desks and better facilities all aid to make better and more exacting drawing. Amos Ketchum The mechanical drawing class listens to instructions concerning isometric projections. Shop class was represented by exhibits at the art show. Two future 500 drivers look over the Offenhauser. Where s the glass-packs? BS i SSS ■ m IH B 1 4 . .w K p +=rrf- U 1 i—r 1 r- 4. niFfl m ;t3: t. i „JU M K ■ ■ HHI Rebecca Worthman Robert Worthman Physical Education A sound mind in a sound body — this was the ideal of the ancient Greeks. And so it is with us today. Physical education is a most necessary part of the educational scheme. The training, conditioning, and body co-ordination learned in these courses prove in- valuable in later life. Basketball, volleyball foot-racing, touch football, gymnastics and softball — all these make this both an enjoyable and rewarding class for the boys. During the 1962-1963 year more than one hundred girls participated in intramural activities. Beginning in November, basketball occupied their time and energy. From October to May, fifty-six girls formed fourteen teams for participation in the girl ' s bowling league, which met on Thursday afternoons at the Villa Lanes alleys. In March of this year, more than a hundred girls assembled in the gymnasium to elect volleyball captains. Those chosen were Ann Allwein, Cheri Bollenbacher, Barbara Conrad, Kathy Hill, Betsy Schnepf, Sally Schnepf, Judy Irwin, Alison Kuck, Connie Teeple, and Becky Rumple. The M-M boys smack another soffboll homer. Volleyball ond pingpong, lots of dandy gomes. ' Walking fifty miles tones up the girl ' s muscles. 26 ART — Artisans, Craftsmen and Artificers The fine arts are ably taught Iiy Mr. Feascl. He has the advantage of new art facilities and equipment, and all of the students have profited greatly. The study of art is an interesting one. Those pupils taking it have learned many art forms, in addition to drawing and painting. Sculpture, pottery and weaving have proved to be outlets of the creative touches of many. Art is a necessary part of life — it distinguishes man from his prinijti c fun- fathers. For when man began to express the feelings of his soul and mind througli created beauties, he first became civilized. So to remain civilized in a society such as ours, one must have an appreciation of the arts. Hubert Feasel Peggy Umler (student teacher) Gory Ross and Del Baumgartner shape pottery. The girls made many beautiful and useful objets d ' art in their study of textiles. Maynard Hetrick Business Education The Commercial Department continues to grow — over 95% of all students are enrolled in one or more business classes during their four years of schooling. Business Education has progressed more rapidly than any other subject area of education on the sound basis of providing students with what they have needed and wanted. The business department has met its responsibilities of preparing competent workers and assisting in getting young people, business workers, and others ready to participate as intelligent consumers and citizens. Six-column work sheets are easier than seven-column ones. DRIVER ' S TRAINING - Green and Red Lights The screech of hrakes and the nervous looks on various teachers in our school system are the harbingers of a new season — driver ' s training, for this education course is given only in summer school. F our classes are given in the morning and three in the afternoon. Safe driving techniques are taught to all the aspiring Barney Oldfields. Then, after careful drilling, each student is allowed to drive for varying periods of time. When enough skill is attained, the nervous trainee is ready to he examined for his license. The careful and courteous drivers found in our school are exemplary products of our driving teachers. Bill McColl The cars are lined up and the pupils ore eagerly await- ing the privilege of getting behind the wheel. The convertible is a new addition to this years fleet of driver training cars. Jerry Leitz says, What ' s that little gizmo called? ' The answer: I dunno. OrganizatioHS , r m,-S: i ' . -. -. ■■«- „ - ,. ,,•,,,, -. :ri| a .| i s ir aS§a|iH| , ' l ii iT:. f. : i First Row: Kenny Birch, Jerry Conrad, Dan Cole, Dannie Hunt, Steve Gephart, Gary Meyers, Alan Kolver, Mark Corral, Dave Adams, Lennie Hilyard, Denny Cookson, Sam Bouman, Lorry Lehman, Tom Arnold. Second Row: Denny Sheets, Kenny Uhrick, Athen Burke, Tom Baxter, Bob DeVoss, Dick Ortiz, Greg Ladd, John Custer, Dave Riehle, Max Elliott, Lynn Sheets, Richard Howard, Tim Magley. Third Row: Don Poling, Rick Doty, Kenny Riffle, Jerry Egly, Deane Lehman, Gary Schultz, Jim Williamson, Kenny Hill. Fourtli Row: Ron Ray, Thane Custer, Roger Conrad, Jim Martin, Buster Melchi, Larry Reinking, Dave Magley, Bob McClure, Chuck Mortindill, Dick Justice, Steve Hoins, Manny Yberra, Steve Hazel- wood. Fiffh Row: Dave Gay, Dan Heller, Craig McEwan, Tom Maddox, Ron Thieme, Dave Wynn, Steve Cause, Barry Barnett, Gory Ross, Rusty Whetstone, Dick Frovel, Bill Crone, Tony Reiff, Bill Conrad, Bob Ladd, Tom Mcintosh, Dave Anspaugh, Dave Swickard. D-CLUB - The Athletic Spark The D-Club has enlarged this year because of the great variety of sports offered at D.H.S. We have eight different sports, two of which are considered major ones, basketball and football ; the others are minor sports. The boys have a better chance of earning letters and thus be a member of the D-Club. In addition to the annual D-Club Banquet, the club had a dance and issued the school code to all students. The dance was entitled Hobo Hop and everyone was asked to come dressed as a hobo. It is hoped that this dance will become an annual affair. The money received was donated to the band and choir for their uniforms and robes. The D-Club printed a code of ethics that the athletes and students at D .H. S. should follow. This has been a busy year for all the club members, and we hope next year the D-Club will continue with these activities and add new ones to the list. D-CLUB OFFICERS: Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Gouse; Vice-President, Dave Gay; President, Jim Martin. First row: Gary Schultz, Dave Gay, Colleen Kelly, Fotoulo Doxastoki, Paul Feller. Second row: Lennie Corral, Kathy Hill, Alan Kalver, Donna Burk, Jan Aumann, Jane Mack- lin. Third row: Tom Hakes, Max Dick Cowan, David Green. Elliott, Dave Anspaugh, STUDENT COUNCIL - Our Solons The Student Council of Decatur High is made up of all the officers of the various classes. These leaders are a link between die students and the teachers that helps to bring about co-ordinated ef- forts for a better school. Many council projects include the hall check. underclass advisory meeting, and the welcoming functions. Through the aid of Mr. Amos Ketchum, the Student Council has helped the divers sections of the student body become integral parts in the functioning of our school. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS — Dick Cowan, Dave Gay. Amos Kefchum (Advisor), Gory Schultz, Dave Anspaugh. RAVELINGS — Lighters of the Lamps The staff of our yearbook is proud to present to you this year ' s book. We hope that, as you leaf through this book, you will remember the jolly times of the year. We have attempted to put a new slant on the annual, and add interest. For this reason, you may find things different but (we hope) invigorating. We know you will enjoy this book as much as we liked working on it. Seated: Mr. David Clayton, Advisor; Miss Catherine Weid- ler, Proofreader; Standing: Mr. Hubert Feasel, Art Advi- sor; Mr. Lowell Smith, Advisor. Assistant Editor: Tom Baxter; Editor-in-Chief: Dove Swickord Art Editors: Missy Mayclin, Evelyn Snyder; Assistant Photography Editor: Kathy Hill; Photography Editor; Col- leen Kelly (seated). 34 Sports Editors: Greg Ladd, Assistant Clneryl Bollenbacher, Gii Jim Martin, Boy ' s Editor Copy Editors: Alison Kuck Sandy Liby Pam Lister Alyce Lankenau Ad Editors: Mary Eicheneur Steve Cause Assistant Ad Editors: Sharon Harden Larry Reinking COMMERCIAL CLUB - Pins for Progress The Commercial Club, consisting of 95 mem- bers, is composed of all students in the beginning and advanced typing and shorthand classes, under the direction of Mr. Maynard Hetrick. Officers were elected by the members as follows: president, Colleen Kelly; vice president, Alice Schroeder; sec- retary. Donna Allison; treasurer, Janet Fugate. The Commercial Club is an organization that fosters desire for higher attainment in commercial subjects. Students attaining speeds of 35, 40, 50, 60, and 70 net words per minute are awarded certificates and pins through the club. We would like to wish next year ' s Commercial Club an enjoyable and successful year. First row: Lois Brodbeck, Janet Pugh, Carolyn Crone, Jean Aeschliman. Second row: Alison Kuck, Ann Allwein, Becky Rumple, Sandy Liby. Third row: Sam Boumonn, Deone Leh- man, Tom Mcintosh, Tom Mocklin. First row: Janet Fugate, Sandy Dull, Charlotte Gephart, Donna Burk. Second row: Karen Daniels, Fot oulo Doxostaki, Kitty Harding, Cheryl Sopp, Barbara Singer. Third row: Kenny Uhrick, Harold Ballard, Buster Melchi, Larry Lehman. OFFICERS: Alice Schroeder, Vice President; Colleen Kelly, Presi- dent; Janet Fugate, Treasurer; Donna Allison, Secretary. First row: Joanna Drake, Bob Andrews, Diana Hueston, Alyce Lankenau, Colleen Kelly, Alice Schroeder, Pom Lister, Kaye Nern, Shirley Cummings. Second row: Bette Castle, Susan Morgan, Kathy Call, Helen Walters, llo Brown, Tom Arnold, Deedro Murray, Cheryl Lobsiger, Carmen Mendoza, Donna Birch, Ken Hill. Third row: Kay Bowman, Diana Gose, Evelyn Snyder, Marilyn Scott, Lynn Sheets, Susan Reynolds, Nolo Schieferstein, Carmen Lopez, Karen Grice, Donna Bixler, Gloria Harvey. First row: Bill Conrad, Carolyn Cook, Dave Beery, Polly Boni- fos, Glendo Scheiderer, Kathy Hill, Becky Mouller, Peggy Sheets, Alice Thorton. Second row: Jean Swickard, Connie Teeple, Donnalu Kiess, Donna Allison, Thane Custer, Cheri Bollenbocher, Marcia Jessup, Amelia Conoles, Jane Mills, Herminio Serno. Third row: Manuel Ybarro, Don Eyonson, Dove Baker, Tony Reiff, Steve Sheets, Gerald Frauhiger, Rusty Whetstone, Dale Hawkins, Ron Roy, Bob Jaurique. 37 First row: Cynthia Crovens, Cindy Collier, Nora Brown, Jane Burk, Alan Kalver, Roger Conrad, Tom Baxter, Richard Doty, Del Baumgardner, John Bedwell, Alyce Lonkenau, Nancy Witte, Candy Johnson. Second row: Amelia Canoies, Alice Schroeder, Susie Smith, Nancy Gerber, Karen Grice, Donna Allison, Carolyn Long, Sylvia Bleeke, Solly Schnepf, Donna Birch, Rita Spence, Koty Smith, Kothy Hill. Third row: Mary Eichenauer, Meg Kocher, Gloria Harvey, Betsy Schnepf, Rita Norquest, Colleen Kelly, Missy Moyclin, Pat Collins, Sharon Harden, Sandy Liby, Carolyn Roloff, Cheryl Bollenbacher, Donnolu Kiess, Connie Teeple. Fourth row: Ann Ailwein, Shirley Painter, Bob Andrews, Dave Swickard, Steve Jacobs, Rusty Whetstone, Paul Feller, Gary Ross, Larry Reinking, Deane Lehman, Gory Schultz, John Beeler, Zone Zwick, Lynn Sheets. Miss Helen Haubold Girl ' s Double Trio: Sharon Harden Missy Mayclin Karen Grice Kafhy Hill Katy Smith Candy Johnson CHOIR — Harmony of the Spheres The year of 1962-1963 was lirightened considerably liv the activities of Decatur ' s music-makers. Many programs were presented undi ' r the ahle direction of Miss Helen Hauhold. The entire choir performed at the following functions: Open House, Christmas, the combined Music Festival (with Berne and Bluffton), and special appearances for the De- catur Rotary Club. The girl ' s double trio made many special appearances, helping to earn money for the robe fund. The choir spon- sored a dance and received many contributions toward the purchase of choir robes, which is this year ' s project. Every senior will add the choir ' s commencement and baccalaureate programs to their store of this year ' s memories. ACCOMPANIST: Cheryl Bollenbacher President: Paul Feller Vice-President: Sandy Liby Secretory: Candy Johnson Treasurer; Cindy Collier First row; Richard Howard, Pot Collins, Candy Railing, Arlene Beavers, Julio Meeks, Susan Langston, Ed Cravens, Lisa Brandyberry, Karen Knoll, Rita Spence. Second row: Jerry Conrad, Margaret Kocher, Sally Fletcher, Susan Ellis, John Beeler, Tom Whitaker, Tom Johnson, Alan Zerkel, Karen Grice, Barbara Houk, Carol Wttte. Third row: Dan Miller, Susan Oster- meyer, Dan Harden, Marsha Sheets, Dan Evans, Bill Roberts, Dick Fravel, Tom Baxter, Kenny Hill, Tom Engle. Fourth row: Dove Smith, Susan Worthman, Elsie Canales, Barbara Stevens, Stephen Doty, Don Spence, Richard Doty, John Hefner, Jr. Absent when taken: Tim Singleton. BAND OFFICERS: Rita Spence. Meg Kocher, Karen Grice, STUDENT DIRECTORS: Collins. Tom Baxter, Pat BAND — Brazen Brass The Decatur High School Raiul, under the ex- cellent direction of Mr. Richard Collins, has en- joyed an exciting and memorahle musical year. New facilities were provided for the band this year with a music room, new cabinets, new stands, and a new baritone and a new tenor saxophone. The De- catur Band Parents Association was formed this year to support the band and to help raise money for new uniforms and equipment. Many band mem- bers, including the dance band, entered in competi- tion at the N.I.S.B.O.V.A. Contest in Ft. Wayne. Our students were given superior ratings, making them eligible for state competition. Throughout the year the band performed at various school functions and community affairs. Richard Collins MAJORETTES: Sheri Mans- field, Donna Wolfe, Pom Koos, Bonnie Hart, Connie Call, Carol Mitch, Barbara Conrad. The Band in one of their FAMILIAR formations. COLOR WHEEL - Dabblers, Incorporated The purpose of the Color Wheel is to have the pupils and teacher meet and have an informal get-together. The Color Wheel, or Art Cluh. has done many things this past year for the school hy assisting on the various activities of the school. The members have made posters for the Student Day Sale; they made the setting and ])ackground for the Christmas program ; they made the Christmas decorations in the various windows through- out the school. The Color Wheel meets on the first Tuesday of every month to work on some project. Through this project work and special programs students gain much, both intellectually and socially. OFFICERS: Jerry Davis, Carl Hakes, Larry Davis, Carolyn Cook. First row: Nancy Gerber, Becky Mauller, Nancy Reynolds, Shir- ley Painter, Missy Mayclin, Evelyn Snyder, Diane Hueston, Robert Andrews, Diane Girod. Second row: Carolyn Long, Sheri Brodbeck, Cheryl Lobsiger, Carol Cook, Ronald Thieme, Carl Hakes, Kathryn Harding, Marilyn Harmon, Janet Pugh, Susan Morgan, Bette Castle, Carolyn Gould. Third row: Richard Mc- Clure, Ralph Peterson, David Wynn, Lorry Davis, Gary Ross, Jerry Davis, Kenneth Dawson, Robert Jaurigue, Robert Landrum. OFFICERS: Nancy Burger, Pat Nidlinge Barb Singer, Cindy Collier HOME ECONOMICS CLUB - Do You Smell Something Burning At the- heginnitif; of tlic year we clef led the following officrrs for our Home Economir.s Cluh: President, Cynthia Collier; vice-president, .Nancy Burger; secretary. Barhara Singer; treasurer, Pa- tricia Nidlinger. The Senior Betty Crocker Award was earned by Donna Bixler, who competed with senior girls all over the country in a written test covering all the areas of homemaking. The Home Economics Cluh sponsored a dance. Snowflake Fantasy, at the Community Center and enjoyed a large turn-out. Special class projects this year were baking Christmas cookies and presenting them in gay Christmas wrapping to the faculty. Fronf row: Shirley Smith, Sandra Cookson, Solly Walters, Diano Hueston, A I y c e Lankenau, Donna Bixler, Marilyn Scott, Cindy Collier, Missy Mayclin. Second row: Mary Mendozo, Betty Long, Patricia Nid- linger, Nancy Burger, Barbara Sing- er, Janet Pugh, Susan Moines, Iris Brown, Charlsie Clark, Loreno Bleeke, Linda Fath. Third row: Car- men Mendozo, Koren Webert, Linda Fulton, Carmen Lopez, Beth Book- out, Sandy Hullinger, Judy Irwin, Esther Feosel, Karia Meyers, Beverly Spiegel. First row: Donna Moines, Nina Jones, Gloria Coble, Rita Strickler, Jayne Beal, Linda Kiess, Linda Roth, Sue Swovelond, Imogene Berry. Second row: Lilo Ander- son, Donno Dowson, Judy Lenhort, Linda Sudduth, Diono August, Joyne Andrews, Glorio Concino, Peggy Huss, Frances Cor- nett, Joyce Uhrick, Beverly Berry. Third row: Kothy Hommond, Wanda Painter, Sharon Johnson, Judy Froughier, Susonno Lee, Donno Agler, Cheryl Eyanson, Mary LaVon, Kofhryn LoTurner, Loretto Hower. Activities . V H 1 1 ■■n 1 The Natavity Scene The Choir sang beoutifully as usual. IN CHRISTMAS The Brightest Light The annual Christmas program was prcsf-ntcd in the auditorium on December 16. The hand, under the direction of Mr. Richard Collins, played a se- lection of Chri.stmas carols. The ageless story of the Nativity was retold this year through the cantata sung by the choir. I nder the able hand of Mi.ss Helen Haubold, the choir ac- companied the seven Christmas scenes represented. The band played a few carols to bring on the holiday mood. The Reverend Kenneth Angle gave a very interesting and uplifting message on the spirit and meaning of Christmas. The marvels of chemistry and modern science were vivid- ly demonstrated in another assembly. Anybody know what polymers are? Ella Jenkins and her accompanist presented a very fine program. Everyone in the audience rocked with her jungle beats. Lets Limbo some more! Assemblies Assemblies have long been an important part of the activi- ties here at D.H.S. These programs add to the curriculum, giving students broadened outlooks on various aspects of the modern world. This year was no exception. Programs given were of every type — spiritual, informative, entertaining. Rev. Angle and Rev. Miller gave us inspiring talks on the two great holidays of the year. Science was brought vividly to light, both in a Chemistry program and an atomic energy program. Ella Jenkins and Freddy Agabashian entertained us with Jamaican tunes and racing feats. This has been a year to remember. Dick Fravel introduced Rev. gave the Easter message. Fuhrmon Miller, who Walter V. Thomas demonstrated the uses of nuclear energy. Dave Swickard introduced the program ond Carolyn Cook was the electric guinea pig. Mr. Thomas exposes our students to dead- ly radiations. PROM - 1962 Rhapsody in Blue Last year ' s prom had for its theme, Rhapsody in Blue. The juniors (this year ' s seniors) decorated the center in a manner that would fit the motiff. Stars hung from the sky, and the entire room was decorated in blue. A gushing fountain was a main attraction and so was the punch fountain. Dancing music was provided by the Donn Smith Band. A succulent meal was a new addition this year. Since it was impossible to get the Prom into last year ' s book, we thought it necessary to be included this year. J •1 i . ' 1 ••H!|| 1 PW m The class sponsors relax after a hectic week of preparation. Mr. ond Mrs. Amos Ketchum, Mrs. Dorothy Schnepf, Miss Cathrine Weidler, Mr. Deane Dorwin. The ' 62 class officers of the junior and senior classes group near the fountain. Janet Reinking, Ben Colter, Dove Gay, Jim Martin, Max Eichenauer, Judy Tutewiler, Kathy Shoof. Gather around kiddies,- it ' s toll-tale time. Katy Smith, Rick Collins,- Monica Marklund, Dove Swickord; Cynthia Cravens, Dave Magley; Tom Mcintosh, Missy Mayclin. 1 nr T f t Shock of His Life cost: Kathy Hill, Karen Daniels, Peggy Sheets, Gary Schultz, John Custer, Alan Kolver. Junior Class Plays Shock of His Life and Great Smokies were the two comedies presented by the junior class this year with the aid of Mrs. Worthman and Mr. Butler. Shock of His Life was the story of a series of mixed up tele- phone messages. A young son answers the phone and jots down messages in his own style which leads to disaster. His father re- turns from a physical examination and reads the peculiar message he believes to be from his doctor and thinks he is about to die. The rest of the family convey no sympathy to him because they don ' t realize the mix up. They discover the mistake and the father, wishing to keep the incident a secret, gives in to all their wants. In the play Great Smokies, Paw has decided to remarry. The lucky bride-to-be is the widow Snodgrass. This causes mixed re- actions among his teenage children, especially when he tells them they must act like little children (because he believes the widow ' s children to be young). When the widow comes to visit, they all try to act younger, but it ' s all in vain. When Hiram ' s girl friend arrives, they are all discovered to be frauds, even the widow ' s children. However, everyone seems to enjoy being teenagers again in the Great Smokies. Prompters, make-up, and stage hands: First Row: Dave Wynn, Steve Hess, Ron Ray, Steve Hazelwood; Second Row: Becky Mauller, Nora Brown, Susie Smith, Debbie Crider (not shown] . Great Smokies cast; Betsy Schnepf, Ann M wein, Deane Lehman, Sally Schnepf, Carolyn Cook, Lynn Sheets, Manny Yberra, Rita Spence, Rick Doty. Baccalaureate and Commencement The annual Baccalaureate wrvice for iJecatur High School was held Sunday evening, May 19. The Rev. William Feller delivered the .sermon; other ministers of the city assisted with the invocation, scriptures and prayers. Rev. Feller ' s sermon was on Y(juth Meets the Challenge. The graduation rites were held in the Decatur gym Thursday. May 2 ' ). Superintendent J. C. Rice spoke to the ninety-three graduating s -niors on the topic Starting from Here. Principal Andrews presented the class and Dr. Burk, president of the .school hoard, presented the diplomas. In addi- tion, the choir provided special music; the seniors sang, Oh, How We Love Our Dear Old D.H.S. Folding the Baccalaureate programs The stately seniors march in to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Superintendent Rice of the Elkhart schools gave an inspiring address at the Commencement exercises. 53 The beautiful decorations emphasized the motiff — Around the World in Eighty Days — with scenes from the four corners of the earth. The 1963 senior and junior class officers; Alan Kolver, Donna Burk, Gary Schultz, Kathy Hill, Paul Feller, Colleen Kelly, Dave Gay, Fotula Doxastaki. 1963 PROM - Around the World in Eighty Days Around the World was the theme, and it was heautifully carried out in decora- tions from the four corners of the earth. Holland, Egypt. Paris. Japan — all were rep- resented ; each country of the world had its flag as the centerpiece of the tables. The music was enchanting, and the couples glided across the floor in time to oldies and modern tunes. Entertainment was provided hy the Kingston Trio ; a delicious buffet supper completed the evening. All in all, the juniors are to be complimented on this year ' s prom. The couples seem to enjoy themselves. The school dignitaries and their wives en joyed the prom, also. Athletics FOOTBALL - The Man ' s Game VARSITY RECORD WE THEY 2 Angola 9 Auburn 12 7 Garrett 7 6 New Haven 20 26 Portland 14 7 Bluffton 14 Columbia City 12 18 Kendallville 34 7 Concordia 44 Practice started this year in the midst of an August heat wave (as usual). Two weeks of dedicated practice, twice a day, led up to the first game of the season. The Jackets were defeated by Angola in a hard-fought contest, but later Angola forfeited because of the use of an ineligible player. Auburn barely defeated the Jackets 12-9 in the last half. Next we tied a tough Garrett team 7-7. The next three games we showed Coach Worthman we knew how to play football. Portland, Bluffton and Columbia City bit the dust before the mighty Jackets. The last two games were lost to Kendallville and Con- cordia, the NEIC Champions. Jim Martin and Dave Gay were elected co-captains. The football banquet honored retiring coach Bob Worthman. He served for many years as football mentor, and those on the team respect him for the good guy he is. Coach Yoeman will take charge next year. FOOTBALL COACHES: Wally Yoeman, Jerry Mitchell, Bob Worthman, Gary Giessler RESERVE TEAM: Firs Row: Gary Giessler, coach, Terry Sieger, Rick Spruger, Rick Sommer, Bob Noack, Mike Bever, John August, Dave Collier, Dan Furhrman, Dave Snell, Gary Ham- mond, Bob Hawkins, Gary Busse, Kip Lutes, Lennie Corral, Willie Putteet. Second Row; Jerry Mitchell, coach, Steve Haines, Bob Morris, John Eichenauer, Don Feasel, Vern Hill, Jeff Zimmerman, Tom Arnold, Darry! Grote, Steve McBride, Tom Whitaker, Tom Engle, Tim Kruckeberg, Steve Speigel, Ralph Conoles, Eric Kelly. Third Row: Mike Nelson, Gary Pettibone, Neil Butcher, Terry Stultz, John Meeks, Ron Smith, Dan Johnson, Bill Crone (mgr.). VARSITY TEAM: First Row: Wolly Yoeman, coach; Jerry Egly, Dove Anspaugh, Max Elliott, Greg Ladd, John Custer, Gory Kruckeberg, Tom Mocklin, Steve Hazelwood, Kenny Riffle, Lorry Reinking, Deane Lehman, Sam Bauman, Buster Melchi, Ma nny Yberra, Dave Wynn, Jim Smith, Sam BIythe; Ron Johnson, mgr. Second Row: Robert Worthman, coach; Kenny Hill, Dove Beery, Dave Swickard, Jim Martin, Dave Magley, Dick Fravei, Tom Maddox, Dove Gay, Tom Mcintosh, Dan Heller, Bill Conrad, Ron Thieme, Don Poling, Rogert Conrad, Leonard Hilyard, Dick OrtiZ; Bill Crone, John Kenny, mgrs. Dan Heller Milty Dick Fravel Fraz Tom Maddox Kuhl Dave Swickard Swick Jerry Egly ■■Ugly ' ' 60 Buster Melchi ■■Butter Steve Gause Moto ' Ron Thieme ■ ' All-State i Rick Ortiz Dick Dave Anspaugh Ants Kenny Hill Henni-Kill Steve Hozelwood Big Daddy ' Don Poling Dink - lill Conrad Cooney Dave Gay Clint Dave Beery Beast BASKETBALL - Speed and Skill The Jackets opened their season with a rousing 63-50 victory over Adams Central. Ahhough we lost our next seven games in a row, the team never quit working to improve. In the Holiday Tourney, we defeated Hartford City in the first game 59-56 only to lose to Bluffton in the final. We then lost three in a row; then we beat Kendailville 70-50. We again had our usual had luck and lost four in a row. In preparing for the sectional we defeated Dunkirk 61-56 (double overtime) and Leo 76-69 in the season closer. In the first game of the sectional we lost to Adams Central 68-62. McClure and Gay were elected co-captains. While this year ' s season wasn ' t the best, we put out all the way and gave it our all. With a few breaks, the losses could have been anyjjody ' s ballganie. This Jacket team showed fire in clutch, and that is what counts. Jerry Mitchell, Freshman C Bill McColly, Coach Bob Worthman, Assistant VARSITY: First Row, Jerry Egly, Dick Ortiz, Craig McEwan, Greg Ladd, Bob McClure, Tom Moddox, Dove Gay, Steve Cause, Jim Martin. Anspaugh. Second Rov Managers: Bill Crone, Larry Lehman The team huddles during a timeout. To whip up spirit for the sectional, we had a Monster Rally a dance was held in the gym. The battle beneath the boards. RESERVE TEAM: First Row: Bill BIythe, Max Elliott, Lynn Leh- man, Denny Cookson, John Custer, Tom Engle. Second Row: Dan Johnson, Sam BIythe, Jim Smith, Steve Beavers, Dave Hammond, Dave Smith, Barry Barnett, Don Feasel. RECORD We They 63 Adams Central 50 65 Muncie South Side 81 60 Berne 69 64 Central Catholic 82 68 Concordia 79 46, Columbia City 67 65 Ossian 79 54 Bluffton 64 59 Hartford City 56 62 Bluffton (Holiday Tourney) 75 56 New Haven 65 72 Huntertown 78 46 Auburn 73 70 Kendallville 50 51 Elmhurst 56 63 Angola 69 47 Portland 65 47 Garrett 56 61 Dunkirk 56 76 Leo 69 68 Adams Central (Sectional) 62 Dave Anspaugh Bob McClure L- ft Greg Ladd Dave Gay Tom Maddox Reserve Cheerleader Judy Aumann V-I-C-T-O-R-YI Varsity Cheerleaders: Polly Bonifas, Nancy Gerber, Kathy Hil Craig McEwan Jerry Egly ATHLETIC BANQUETS - Deserved Awards ■£ ' • 9 m The VIP s prepare to hear the speaker at the D-Ciub Banquet. The football awards were mode at the Football Banquet. J Egly, most tackles; Dave Gay and Ron Thieme, most valuable pla Trophies were awarded at the D-Club Banquet held in the spring. Jim Martin, most valuable and most assists; Tom Maddox, most valuable and most rebounds. Mark Corral (front) was awarded best wrestler ' trophy by Jim Cowens, president of the Booster Club. The D-Club banquet is an annual affair. All Decatur athletes who have earned a D in an y sport are eligible to come and bring dates. The various team members are recognized and honored. First Row: Steve Haines, Jack Affolder, James Leonard, Terry Smifley, Athen Burke, Richard Howard, Kenny Case. Second Row: Steve Kaye, John Souder, Steve Kohne, George LaTurner, Steve Spiegel, Don Cole, Dennis Morgan, Bob Noock. Third Row: Dennie Hunt, David Snell, Ron Roy, Terry Conrad, Ron Rowland, Roger Death, Chuck Martindill. RIFLE TEAM - Daniel Boones The Decatur High Junior Riflemen CKih is associated with the National Rifle Association. The club meets on Thursday and Friday after school during the time between November and March. There were six returning letter winners at the beginning of the season, and a total of eleven letter winners by the end of the year. Letter winners were Charles Martindill. Dennis Hunt. Dan Cole. Steven Kaye. Ronald Ray. Dave Collier, David Snell. John Souder. Rich Howard. Bob oack. and Steve Haines. The club had a season record of five losses, next year since all members are returning. Schedule : Decatur Catholic Hot Shots — T — lost Fort Wayne Junior Rifle Club— T— lost Eimhurst Rifle Club— T— lost Elmhurst Rifle Club— H— lost Fort Wayne Junior Rifle Club— H— lost A better year is hoped for COACHES: Charles Able and John Butler ilL«(ft M First Row: Mark Corral. Alan Kalver, Dave Adams, Gary Meyers, Bob Hawkins. Second Row: Dove Green, Roger Cable, Steve Bau- mann, Manny Yberra, Roger Conrad, Sam Baumann, Steve Gephart, Kenny Hill. Third Row: Eric Kelly Imanoger), Tim Magley, Steve McBride, Larry Reinking, Steve Hazelwood, Deane Lehman, Dennis Smitley, Tom Arnold, Jim Williamson (manager). WRESTLING - Rugged Grapplers Coach Gary Giessler ' s grapplers, in their second season, showed great im- provement in splitting even in 12 matches. The team won four matches at Man- chester, one at Nolilesville, and another at Howe. The team lost twice to the al- ways tough New Haven team. They also lost to Muncie Central, Muncie South Side, Marion and Culver. The Booster Cluli held a Parent ' s Night to honor the parents of the wrestlers. One niemher of the team who was most highly successful was Mark Corral. He went the entire .season without being beaten or tied. Corral and Roger Conrad were elected captains. Coach Giessler RECORD WE They WE They 36 Nolilesville 16 11 New Haven 32 23 New Haven 25 14 Marion 32 55 Manchester 5 53 Manchester 5 60 Manchester 17 Muncie South 27 3 Muncie Central 39 10 Culver 39 53 Manchester 5 39 Howe 6-6 9 CROSS COUNTRY - Swift as Coursers They Flew This year was the first for Decatur to have a cross-country team. Approximately fifteen boys spent their autumn afternoons running — at Worthman Field and at the golf course in meets. The team was quite successful, although we won but one meet. We placed well up in the county, conference, and sectional meets. Tony Rieff was the low-point man, leading our team and eventually being elected captain. Next year holds even more promise as many of last year ' s stars will be back again. IV M % M ._ WW .. vfM First Row: Bob DeVoss, Ken Uhrick, Kenny Birch. Second Row: Bob WcCiure, Barry Barnett, Bob Ladd. RECORD At Berne: 2nd of 4 teams Adams Central : .3rd of 4 Hartford : 3rd of 4 Decatur: 1st of 3 County: 4th of 8 Conference: 6th of 7 Sectional: 12th of 19 Wrestling Action The eagle-eyed referee watches for the shoulders to touch. First Row: Bob Morris, Mike Fuhrman, Pete Ortiz, Barry Poling, Dan Miller, Eric Kelly, Bob DeVoss, Tim Mogley, Dave Adorns, Steve Gep- hort, Neil Butcher, Tom Whitaker, Lynn Lehman. Second Row: Jock Stouffer, Jim Smith, Dave Smith, Mike Suman, Steve Hess, Gary Krucke- berg, Larry Reinking, Craig McEv an, Kenny Riffle, Buster Melchi, Dave Hammond, Ken Uhrick, Dove Anspaugh. Third Row: Lennie Hilyard, Don Poling, Dave Riehle, Russel Augsburger, Ed Suttles, D. L. Hawkins, Tom Mcintosh, Gary Ross, Paul Feller, Steve Gause, Dick Frovel, Rusty Whet- stone, Dove Mogley, Dave Swickard, Roger Conrad. TRACK - Speed and Endurance Count COACHES: Mitchel, Worthman, Butler and Yoeman Spring does it! It brings the smell of crisp air and the feel of spikes digging into the cinders. Time for track! This year the thinly-clads had a poor season. However, this was caused hy injuries to many of last-year ' s pointgetters. In- juries hampered the effectiveness of Melchi and Magley in the hurdles, Swickard in the sprints, and most of the relay team members. However, Fravel, Gause. Whitaker. McEwan, Whetstone, Anspaugh, Hammond, and the relays came through in most meets. Mr. Worthman and Mr. Yoeman coached the stalwarts. In fact a few school records were broken! Anspaugh vaulted 11 ' 3 for a new mark, and Melchi lowered the high hurdle record to 16.7. Swickard and Fravel were elected co-captains. Highlights of the season were a victory over Allen County champions Leo, a sur- prising second in the Adams County meet, and a rousing 74-30 victory over Parkway of Ohio. BASEBALL — Flashing Cleats and Championship In winning a share of ihe ronfcronrc title, the first since 1950, the Decatur club won six conference games and lost only one. Overall, McColly ' s club won twelve games and lost only four. The conference title was shared with Angola, who had an identical conference record. Gay and Bob Ladd were named captains. Half the letter win- ners are under classmen, which will provide Coach McColly with a good nucleus for the 1964 season. Individually, Denny Cookson led the pitchers with a fine 9 and 1 record. Bob Ladd led the hitters in averages and RBTs; El- liott scored twelve runs to lead in that department. Cookson hurled a no-hitter at Bluffton, in addition to a one-hitter at Marion. Dave Gay had a one-hitter, while besting Huntington. COACHES: Bill McColly, Charles Able, Gary Giessler. of the N.E.I.A.C. First Row: Sam BIyfhe, Terry Sfults, Tony Rieff, Lennie Corral, Tom Engle, Jerry Egly, Donald Feasel. Second Row: Bill BIyfhe, Gary Pettibone, Max Elliott, Ron Thieme, Denny Cookson, John Custer, Bill Conrad, Deone Lehman. Third Row: Dave Gay, Tom Maddox, Greg Ladd, Bob Ladd, John Meeks, Jim Martin. 71 First Row; Tom Baxter, Thane Dick Justice, Alan Kalver, Sim Custer, Gary Schultz, Barry Barnett, Hoin, Jeff Zimmerman. Second Row: Dove Snell, Dave Collier, Andy Crider, Lynn Sheets, Dave Smith, Gary Hammond, Rick Doty, John Beeler, Gary Meyers. Coaches: Stew Schnepf, Harry Dailey GOLF — Please Replace the The golf team started early this year with indoor practices. Even though we have quite a few returning lettermen, the team is fairly young. It will lose only one senior this year. More than twenty boys went out for the team; .seventeen finished the season with an im- pressive 14-5 record. In individual matches the team compiled 203 points to the opponents ' 86. Decatur placed fifth among 10 teams at the N.E.l.C. meet at Bluffton. In most matches ten boys were played, giving many young starters valuable experience for next year. Mr. Harry Dailey and Mr. Stewart Schnepf served as coaches for the team this year. Divots and Allow Faster Players to Move Ahead 72 Boys ' Intramurals Many of the l)oys this winter participated in intramural basketball under the supervision of Mr. Worthman and Mr. Butler. The junior and senior regular season champs were the Cows, cap- tained by Dave Kiehle; hut in the post season tourney, the Cats, captained by Paul Feller, finished strong, finally winning the championship game from runner-up, Tony Reiff. The Fr.-Soph. regular season champion was John Meeks ' team. The tourney champ was captained by Steve McBride. JUNIOR-SENIOR CAPTAINS: Ron Their Swickard, Paul Feller, Dave Riehle. le. Dove Beery, Tony Rieff, Dove JUNIOR-SENIOR CHAMPS: Russell Augsburger, Paul Feller, Dove Mogley, Tom Macklin, Lorry Davis, Mork Corral. 1 J s? - w N ir ,. .iSSItr l9iII«S lm. m!Mi FROSH-SOPHOMORE CAPTAINS: Donald Feasel, Terry Stultz, John Meeks, FROSH-SOPHOMORE CHAMPS: Poul Monkey. Lennie Corral, John Steve McBride, Tom Whifoker, Gary Peffibone. Eichenouer, Dave Collier, Steve McBride, Steve Gephart. 73 Spring Sports Action Track .... .„..llJl|l|IILl lUlWlii Golf Golf etiquette is Lynn ' s specialty. Decatur s conference champs take another gome at Worthman Field. Anspaugh sets a new school record in the pole vault at 1 1 ' 3 . Scabby ■ gets a hit. Baseball The managers take a brief rest before continuing their arduous work. Crackl The start of the 100. % ■; MM • Classes SENIORS — Bearing Torches Into the Future In the fall of 1962. ninety-three seniors began their last year at Decatur High School. Their first activity was to elect class officers. They were: President, Dave Gay; Vice President. Fotoula Doxastaki; Secretary, Colleen Kelly; Treasurer, Paul Feller. The main event of the year was the Student Day Sale. With the co-operation of the en- tire student body, the sale was a great success. At the end of a busy year, many activities filled the schedule of each Senior. The Jr.-Sr. Prom was held on May 17. The Juniors did a tremendous job with the theme Around the World in 80 Days, and should be com- plimented for their efforts. Baccalaureate was held on May 19 with Rev. William C. Feller as the speaker. Our senior party was at the Bluffton Park on May 21. May 23 was a memorable evening with the graduation exercises. J. C. Rice was our speaker. After the dance an all night party, sponsored by the various civic organizations, com- pleted the evening. May 24 was the final meeting for the Seniors of 1963. Vice President, Fotoula Doxastaki; Treasurer, Paul Feller; Sec- retory, Colleen Kelly; President, Dave Gay. LARRY AFFOLDER Christmas Progron mercial Club 62; Color Wheel 62, 63. 62; Boys Intromurols 60; Com- DONNA ALLISON Music Festival 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Intromurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Commercial Club 62, Secretary 63; Home Ec. Secretary 60, Treasurer 61. ROBERT ANDREWS Lotin Banquet 60; Choir 61, 62, 63; Sprmg Review 61; Bond 60, 61, 62, 63; Golf 62; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62. RUSSELL AUGSBURGER Latin Banquet 62; Track 60, 61, 63; Boys Intro- murals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 63. JAMES BAILER Wrestling 62; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62 63- Color Wheel 62, 63; D-Club 62. HAROLD BALLARD Football 60; Baseball 60, 61; Boys Intr amurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Ag Club 61; Judging Team 61. DELBERT L. BAUMGARTNER Bluffton High School, 60; Music Festival 62, 63; Choir 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Boys Intramurols 61- Student Day Sole 62; Jr. Class Ploy 62. JOHN D. BEDWELL Music Festival 60, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Band 60; Track 60, 61; Boys Intramurals 60, 61; Rifle Club 60, 61; Student Day Sole 61. DAVID BEERY Latin Banquet 60, 61; Football 61, 62, 63; Baseball 61; Boys Intramurals 63; Cheering Bloc 63; Commercial Club 63; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 61. DONNA BIXLER Latin Banquet 60, 61; Cheerleader 61; Girls Intra- murals 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Volleyball Team 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Home Ec. 63. ROGER BIXLER Christmas Program 62; Basketball 60; Track 60, 61; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 62; D-Club 60, 61. SYLVIA BLEEKE Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62; Choir 60, 62, 63; Cheerleader 60, 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Volleyball Team 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 62, 63; Home Ec. 63; Student Day Sale 61, 62, 63. CHERYL BOLLENBACHER Rovelings Staff 63; Scholastic Letter 61; Music Festival 60, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir lAccompanistj 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 62; Band 60, 61, 62; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Volleyball 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63. FRED BRECHT Latin Banquet 60; Football 60; Track 60; Boys iHtramurals 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Rifle Club 61, President 62; Color Wheel 62, 63; D-Club 62; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62, 63. SHERI BRODBECK Girls Intramurals 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 62, 63; Home Ec. Club 60, 61, 62; Student Day Sole 63; Jr. Class Play 62. ILO BROWN Choir 60, 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial Club 62, 63; Home Ec. (F.H.A.) 60, 61. DANIEL BUTCHER Latin Banquet 60, 61; Football 60; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 60. KATHLEEN CALL Christmas Program 62; Music Festival 62; Latin Ban- quet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 61. TOM CARPENTER Boys Intramurals 60, 61; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62. BETTE CASTLE Girls Intramurals 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 62; Home Ec. Club 60, 61, 62; Student Day Sale 62. SANDI CLIFTON Wren High 60; Casa Grande-Union High 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 63; Commercial Club 63. CYNTHIA COLLIER Class Secretary 60; Class Vice President 61; Rotary Speech Contest 63; Legion Speech Contest 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62; Student Council 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, Secy. 63; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheer- ing Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 62; Home Ec. Club, Pres. 63; Student Day Sale 63; Jr. Class Play 62. BENJAMIN JAMES COLTER Class Treas. 60, 61, 62; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Student Council 60, 61, 62; Basketball (Stu- dent Mgr.) 61; Track 63; Boys Intromurals 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; D-Club 61; Student Doy Sale 63; Jr. Class Play 62. ROGER CONRAD Christmas Program 60, 61, 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Band 60, 61, 62, 63; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Trock 61, 63; Wrestling 62, 63; Boys Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62- D-Club 62, 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62. WILLIAM CONRAD Latin Banquet 60, 61; Basketball 63; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurols 62- Commercial Club 63; D-Club 60, 61, 62, 63. THOMAS COWANS Christmas Program 60; Track 60; Boys Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Rifle Club 60, 61, 62; Color Wheel 61, 62; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62, 63. CYNTHIA CRAVENS Scholastic Letter 60, 61, 62, 63; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Gir ls Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Home Ec. 61; Student Day Sale 62, 63- Jr. Class Ploy 62. ARTHUR CROZIER Boys Intramurols 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Ag Club 61, 62; Judging Team 60, 61. SHIRLEY CUMMINGS Girls Intramurols 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 63; Home Ec. 60, 61, 62- ' Student Day Sale 62, 63. THANE CUSTER Latin Banquet 60, 61; Golf 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intra- murols 60, 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63- Rifle Club 62, 63; D-Club 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sole 61. r- JERRY DAVIS Christmas Program 62, 63; Football 62; Boys Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 62, 63; Student Day Solg 62, 63. LARRY DAVIS Christmas Program 62, 63; Football 62; Boys Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 62 63- Student Day Sale 61, 62, 63. KENNETH DAWSON Boys Intramurols 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60- Color Wheel 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62, 63; Canteen 62, 63. f FOTOULA DOXASTAKI Heroclion H. S. for girls (Greece] 60, 61, 62; Class Vice President 63; French Banquet 63; Student Council 63; Girls Intromurals 63; Cheering Bloc 63; Commercial Club 63; Student Day Sale 63. JOANNA DRAKE Choir 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Com- mercial Club 62, 63; Home Ec. 60, 61; Student Day Sale 63. MARY EICHENAUER Ravelings Staff 62, 63; Music Festival 60, 61, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Band 60, 61; Girls Intromurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Volleyball Team 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Judging Team 60, 61. PAUL FELLER Class Treasurer 63; Scholastic Letter 60, 61, 62, 63; Christ- mas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Student Council 63; Choir 60, 61, 62; President 63; Spring Review 61; Basketball 60, 61; Track 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intro- murals 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Stu- dent Day Sole 62; Jr. Class Ploy 62; Student Rotorian 63; Hoosier Boys State 63. RICHARD FRAVEL Christmas program 60, 61, 62, 63; Music Festival 60, 61, 62, 63; Bond 60, 61, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Football 62, 63; Track 61, 62, 63; Boys Intromurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Rifle Club 61; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 62. DIANNA CASE Bond 60; Girls Intromurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color VJUeei 63; Home Ec. 60, 61, 62. STEVE CAUSE Ravelings Asst. Ad Editor 62, Ad Editor 63; Rotary Speech Contest 63; Christmos Program 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Ban- quet 62; Basketball 60, 61, 62, 63; Football 60, 61, All-Conference 62, 63; Track 60, 61, 62, 63; D-Club 60, 61, 62; Secretory 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61; Jr. Class Play 62; Student Rotorian 63. DAVE GAY Class Vice Pres. 62, Pres. 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Student Council 62, 63; Basketball 60, 61, 62, Co-Captain 63; Football 60, 61, 62, Co-Captain, Honorable Mention — 63; Track 60 Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Commercial Club 62 D-Club 61, 62, Vice-Pres. 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62, 63 Student Rotorian 63. NANCY GEPHART IWITTE) Music Festival 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls In tromurals 60, 61, 63; Girls Volleyball Team 60, 61, 63; Commercial Club 60, 61; Student Doy Sole 60, 61. KAREN DARLENE GRICE Music Festival 60, 61, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 60, 61, 62, 63; Band 60, 61, 62, Pres. 63; Commerciol Club 62, 63; Student Day Sole 62, 63. BETTY MARBACH HACKMAN Cheering Bloc 63. CARL HAKES Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60; Footboll 60; Boys Intra- murals 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 63; Stucient Day Sale 61 , 62. GLORIA HARVEY Music Festival 62, 63; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 60, 61, 62, 63; F.H.A. 60. DALE HAWKINS Music Festival 60, 61; Latin Banquet 61; Choir 60; Band 60, 61; Track 63; Boys Intromurals 60, 6 1, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63; Student Day Sale 62, 63; Jr. Class Play 62. DAN HELLER Class Officer 61; Scholastic Letter 60, 62, 63; Latin Ban- quet 60, 61; Student Council 61; Basketball 60; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 61; D-Club 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61; Student Rotation 63; Hoosier Boy ' s State 62. KENNETH HILL Music Festival 60, 61, 62, 63; Bond 60, 61, 62, 63; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Track 60; Wrestling 62, 63; Ag. Club 61; D-Club 62, 63; Student Day Sale 63. LEONARD HILYARD Ravelings Staff 62, 63; Rotary Speech Contest 63; Spring Review 61; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Track 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial Club 62; D-Club 60, Secretary 61, 62, 63; Jr. Class Ploy 62. DIANA HUESTON Choir 60, 61; Girls Intramurals 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial 62, 63; Color Wheel 63; F.H.A. 60, 61, 62, 63; Jr. Class Play 62. STEVEN JACOBS Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Ro- forian 63. MARCIA JESSUP French Banquet 63; Choir 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; F.H.A. 60. CANDY JOHNSON Rotary Speech Contest 63; Christmas Program--60, 62, 63; Music Festival 60, 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 6i, 62, 63; Spring Review 60; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 63; Jr. Class Play 62; Girls Double Trio 62, 63. RONALD JOHNSON Choir 60, 61; Football Mgr. 62, 63; Wrestling 62; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 62; D-Club 63; Student Day Sale 63. COLLEEN KELLY Ravelings Staff 62, 63; Class Officer 63; Scholastic Letter 61, 62; Christmas Program 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Student Council 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 62; Student Day Sole 62, 63. ALISON KUCK Ravelings Staff 63; Scholastic Letter 63; Girls Intramurals 63; Cheering Bloc 63; Commercial Club 63; Color Wheel 63; Rochester High School, Rochester, Michigan 60, 61, 62. ROBERT LADD Latin Banquet 60, 61; Basketball 60, 61, 63; Cross Country 63; Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 62; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 61, 63. ALYCE LANKENAU Ravelings Staff 63; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Home Ec. 63; Student Day Sale 63. SANDRA KAY LIBY Ravelings Staff 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Student Council 60; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Re- view 61; Christmas Program 62, 63; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63. PAM LISTER Ravelings Staff 63; Music Festival 60, 61, 62; Latin Ban- quet 60; Choir 60, 61; Bond 60, 61, 62; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63; Color Wheel 63; Home Ec. 61, 62; School Store 63 ' . DICK McCLURE Christmas Program 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60; Boys Intra- murals 60, 61; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 62, 63; Ag Club 62; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62, 63. BOB McCLURE Basketball 60, 61, 62, 63; Cross Country 63; Baseball 61, 62; Color Wheel 62, 63; D-Club 62, 63; Student Day Sale 62, 63. THOMAS MclNTOSH Christmas Program 63; Lalin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Spring Review 61; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Tract ' 60, 61, 62, 63; Baseball 60, 61; Boys Intramural 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63; D-Club 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61, 62; Jr. Class Play 62; Student Rotarian 63; Hoosier Boys State 62. THOMAS MADDOX Christmas Program 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Bas- ketball 61, 62, 63; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Track 60; Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 60; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Commercial Club 62; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62; Student Rotarian 63; N.E.I.C. All-Conference 63. DAVID MAGLEY Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Basketball 60, 61; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Track 60, 61, -62, 63; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; D-Club 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 63. JAMES MARTIN Rovelings Staff 62, 63; Class President 60, 62; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Student Council 60, Vice President 62; Spring Review 61; Basketball 60, 61, 62, 63; Football 60, 61, 62, Co-Captain 63; Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61; Commercial Club 62; D-Club 61, 62, President 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Rotarian 63; N.E.I.C. All-Conference 63. MELISSA MAYCLIN Rovelings Staff 63; Scholastic Letter 63; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 61; Color Wheel 62, 63; F.H.A. 63; Student Day Sale 62, 63; Jr. Class Play 62; Girls Double Trio 63. CARMEN MENDOZA Decatur Catholic High School 60; Girls Intramurals 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; F.H.A. 61, 62, 63. DOYT MILLER Christmas Program 63; Color Wheel 62, 63; Student Day Sole 63. KAYE NERN New Haven High School 61, 62; Girls Intran Commercial Club 63; F.H.A. 60; Student Day Sole 63. RITA NORQUEST Class Vice President 60; Rotary Speech Contest 63; legion Speech Contest 63; Scholastic Letter 60, 61, 62, 63; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Student Council 60; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 61; F.H.A. 60; Student Day Sale 62, 63. SHIRLEY PAINTER Revelings Staff 63; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Bonquef 60, 61; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 63; Student Day Sale 61, 62, 63; Canteen 63. RALPH PETERSON Cheering Bloc 61, 62, 63; Color Wheel 62, 63. DONALD POLING Latin Banquet 60, 61; Football 61, 62, 63; Track 63; Boys Intramurcls 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Rifle Club 61; D-Club 62, 63. JANET PUGH Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 63; Cheering Bloc 61, 63; Commercial Club 63; Color Wheel 63; Home Ec. Club 60, 61, 63; Student Day Sale 61; School Store 63; Eliza Hendricks School 62. TONY REIFF Christmas Program 63; Track 63; Cross Country (Captain) 63; Baseball 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 62, 63; Commercial Club 63; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Bluffton High School 60. DAVID RIEHLE Latin Banquet 60, 61; Choir 60, 61; Spring Review 61; Basketball 60, 61; Football 62; Track 60, 61, 62, 63; Cross Country 63; Boys Intramurals 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Rifle Club 62; D-Club 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 60, 61, 63. GARY ROSS Music Festival 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 60, 61, 62, 63; Golf 60, 61; Track 63; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheermg Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Color Wheel 60, 61, 62, 63; D-Club 61, 63. NOLA SCHIEFERSTEIN Music Festival 60, 61; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Band 60, 61; Commercial Club 62, 63. MARILYN SCOTT School Reporter 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Girls Volleyball Team 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62; Commercial Club 62, 63; Home Ec. Club 63. ALICE SCHROEDER Scholastic Letter 60, 61; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 61, 63; Jr. Class Play 62. KATHLEEN SMITH Scholastic Letter 60, 61; Music Festival 62, 63; Lati Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Girl Double Trio 63; Spring Review 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 6: Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Jr. Class Ploy 62. EVELYN SNYDER Ravelings Stoff 63; Latin Banquet 60; Girls Intro- murals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 62, 63; Home Ec. Club 61; Student Day Sale 62, 63. REX STRICKLER Basketball 60; Baseball 60; Boys Intramurals 61; Student Day Sale 62. EDWARD SUTTLES Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Track 63; Wrestling 62; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 61, 62. DAVID SWICKARD Ravelings Staff, Asst. Editor 62, Editor 63; Rotary Speech Contest 63; Legion Speech Contest 63; Scholastic Letter 60, 61, 62; Christmas Program 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 61; Basketball 61; Football 60, 61, 62,- 63; Track 60, 61, 62, Co-Captoin 63; Boys Intramurals 60, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 62, 63; DClub 60, 61, 62, 63; Judging Team 60, 61, 62, State 1 st, 63; Jr. Class Play 62; Student Rotorian 63; Purdue Science Institute 62; Nat I. Merit Scholarship 63; Natl. Science Talent Search — Honors 63; Governors Youth Council 63. RONALD THIEME Latin Banquet 60, 61; Basketball 60, 61; Football 60, 61, 62, 63; Track 60; Baseball 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62; Rifle Club 63; Color Wheel 63; D-Club 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 61, 62; All- Conference, State — Hon. Mention; Judging Team 60, 61; Student Rotarian 63. MICHAEL J. TUSSING Ag Club 62. HELEN WALTERS Choir 60, 61; Girls Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheer- ing Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 62, 63; Color Wheel 62; Home Ec. 60, 61 . ROBERT WEBERT Latin Banquet 60, 62; Track 60, 61, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Student Day Sale 63. HOMER WHETSTONE Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Spring Review 62; Basket- ball 60, 61; Track 60, 61, 62, 63; Boys Intramurals 60, 61, 62, 63; Cheering Bloc 60, 61, 62, 63; Commercial Club 63; D-Club 62, 63; Student Day Sole 60, 61; Jr. Class Play 62; Student Rotarian 63. ZANE R. ZWICK Christmas Program 60, 61, 62, 63; Music Festival 62, 63; Latin Banquet 60, 61; French Banquet 62, 63; Choir 60, 61, 62, 63; Band 60, 61; Golf 60, 61, 62; Cheering Bloc 62, 63; D-Club 62; Student Day Sale 62, 63; Hoosier Boy ' s State 62. Jean Aeschliman, Marty Alexander, Morey Alex- ander, Ann Allwein, Thomas Arnold, Steve Baily, travid Baker. Ronald Ball, Sam Boumann, Joe Boumgartner, Larry Boumgartner, Thomas Baxter, Judy Beard, John Beeler. Donna Birch, Polly Ann Bonifas, John Bookout, Kay Bowman, Lois Brodbeck, Nora Brown, Don- na Burk. Jane Burk, Von Call, Amelia Canales, Elsita Canoles, Estella Canales, Tom Christen, Jerry Christener. JUNIOR CLASS — Followers of the Great Seniors One of the first things we did last fall as upper classmen was to elect our class officers. They are as follows: president. Gary Shiiltz; vice president. Alan Kalver; secretary. Donna Burk; treasurer. Kathv Hill: our sponsors are Mrs. Worthman and Mr. Butier. We presented two one-act-plays this year — Shock of His Life and Great Smokies. Our main activity of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom. Around the World in 80 Davs. which this year was an invitational affair. Patricia Collins, Terry Conrad, Carolyn Cook, Dennis Cookson, Mark Corral, Jock Courtney, Jerry Courtney. Debbie Crider, Caroline Crone, John Custer, Karen Daniels, Roger Death, Richard Doty, San- dra Dull. Daniel Eyonson, Linda Path, Gary Frauhiger, Janet Fugote, Charlotte Gephart, Nancy Gerber, Diana Girod. Manuel Gonzalez Jr., Nathan Gonzalez, Carolyn Gould, Jerry Gray, Sharon Harden, Kathryn Harding, Sandra Horner. Steve Hazelwood, Judy Heare, Joseph Hess, Steve Hess, Kathy Hill, Bill Hullinger, Bob Jauri- gue. Alan Kalver, Donnalu Kiess, Marilyn Knudsen, Margaret Kocher, Betty Krick, Gary Krueckeberg, Greg Ladd. Richard Landrum, George LaTurner, Bruce Lout- zenheiser, Deane Lehman, Larry Lehman, Cheryl Lobsiger, Carolyn Long. Carmen Lopez, Craig McEwan, Tom Macklin, Rebecca Mauller, Buster Melchi, Carol Miller, Jane Mills. Susann Morgan, Deedra Murray, Ri- cardo Ortiz, Sherry Price, Ronald Ray, Lorry Reinking, Nancy Reynolds, Susan Reynolds. Kenneth Riffle, Carolyn Roloff, Ronald Rovi land, Rebecca Rumple, Cheryl Sopp, G I e n d a Scheiderer, Betsy Schnepf, Sally Schnepf. Gary Schultz, Lupe Serna, Herminia Serno, Lynn Sheets, Peggy Sheets, Steven Sheets, Barbara Singer, Pauline Smith. Suzanne Smith, Rita Spence, Michael Suman, Connie Teeple, Alice Thornton, Kenneth Uhrick, David Wynn, Manuel Yborra. 3 SSil2 David Adams, Sandra Affolder, Sheri Affolder, Donna Agler, Richard Anderson, Scott Anderson, Mary Jane Andrews, David Anspaugh. ,. Darrell Augsburger, Diana August, Susan August, Judy Au- monn, Dan Baumgartner, Patricio Beam, Steve Beavers, Sandra Beery. Kenneth Birch, Lorena Bleeke, Martin Bleeke, Bill BIythe, Beth Bookout, Larry Bovi ' man, David Bracey, Cathy Brick. Dan Brovi n, Iris Brown, James Brown, Nancy Burger, Athen Burke, Barry Burnett, Neil Butcher, Gloria Caciono. Chorlsie Clark, Dan Cole, Barbara Conrad, Jerry Conrad, Jesse Contreras, Sandra Cookson, Berniece Cornett, Jerry Cornish. SOPHOMORES - Learning More About Life The sophomore class of 1963 received quite a few new students this year to make this class the biggest ever to be in Decatur High School. The class sponsored several dances and had a class picnic. The class officers were president, Dave Ans- paugh; vice president, Max Elliott; secretary, Judy Aumann ; treasurer, Lennie Corral. Our class sponsors were Mr. Feasel and Mr. Clayton. In April the Sopho- mores were very proud to order their class rings. This year is the beginning of the traditional crest, which will not change from year to year. Our class was well represented on the Honor Roll. Many sophomore boys participated in sports, such as football, wrestling, track, golf, and baseball. The girls also enjoyed volleyball; a few participated in varsity volleyball. Leonard Corral, Jesse Costello, Morlene Cowans, Andy Crider, William Crone, Donna Dawson, Alyce DeBolt. Lynette Dedolph, Robert DeVoss, Lisbeth Dickerson, David Eody, Jerry Egly, John Eichenauer, Max Elliott. Thomas Engle, Janeen Essex, Cheryl Eyanson, Ed Eyanson, Robert Fath, Donald Feasel, Ernie Feasel. Esther Feasel, Judy Frauhiger, Linda Fulton, Steve Gephart, Sue Godsey, Derryl Grote, David Hammond, George Harding. Marilyn Harmon, Bonnie Hart, Michael Hartsough, John Haywood, Vern Hill, Linda Hirschy, Randy Hitchcock, Foul Hodge. Barbara Houk, Loretta Hower, Sandra Hullinger, Dennis Hunt, Donald Hunter, Judy Irwin, Jane Jacobs, Dan Johnson. Mark Jones, Richard Justice, JoAnn Kallenberger, Steven Kaye, Lois Keller, Eric Kelley, John Kenney, Allan Kreischer. Timothy Krueckeberg, Kathryn LoTurner, Mary Lavan, Susanna Lee, Lynn Lehman, Roger Lehrman, Judy Len- hart, Betty Long. Rebecca Lord, Steve McBride, Verlin Mcintosh, Tim Mag- ley, Susan Moines, Kathleen Mollonee, Lovi ell Martin, Charles Mortindill. Nancy Massoth, Roger Mauller, John Meeks, Mary Mendozo, Karlo Meyer, Carole Mitch, Gary Myers, Vicki Nern. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President: Dave Anspaugh Vice President: Max Elliott Treasurer: Lennie Corral Secretary: Judy Aumann Patricia Nidlinger, George Ocompo, Susan Ostermeyer, Gory Pettibone, Willie Putteet, Janet Rambo, Kathryn Rash, Linda Reidenbach. Dorlene Richards, Sheri Ross, Penny Schmoll, Sharon Shannon, Gary Sheets, Terry Sieger, Timothy Singleton, David Smith. Dorothy Smith, James Smith, Shirley Smith, Terry Smit- ley, Beth Ann Snyder, Beverly Spiegel, Jack Stauffer, John Stevenson. Pamela Strahm, Terrill Stults, Linda Sudduth, Jean Swickard, Kathleen Thieme, Jane Tumlin, Sally Walters, Karen Webert. Patrick Werst, Thomas Whitaker, Barbara Williams, James Williamson, Janet Winteregg, Karen Witte, Susan Worthmon, Jeff Zimmerman. .©S tiM Jack Affolder, Mariano Alonis, Lila Anderson, John August, Tanya August, Jeff Azbell, Steve Baunnann. Jayne Beal, Michael Beery, Jerry Beitler, Beverly Berry, Imogene Berry, Mike Sever, Janice Bixler. Sam BIythe, Roger Boring, Susan Brecht, Linda Brodbeck, Nanci Brick, Nancy Brunner, Debbie Bultemeier. Kerry Burger, Gary Busse, Gloria Cable, Roger Cable, Connie Call, Ralph Canales, Norman Chamberlain. Steve Christen, David Collier, Mark Cole, Connie Conrad, Tony Corral, Judy Courtney, Kay Onda Courtney. FRESHMAN CLASS - Getting Our Feet Wet The freshman class of ' 63 anxiously entered the halls of D.H.S. on September 5, 1962. Its first duty was to elect the class officers, who are Dick Cowan, Dave Green, Jayne Macklin, and Tom Hakes. The class spon- sors are Mrs. Houk and Mr. Journay. The class sponsored several successful dances throughout the year. We did very well in sports and were well represented on the honor roll. Many of the freshmen participated in basketball, football, track, wrestling, golf, and cross country. The girls had their share of enjoyable sports which included volleyball and bowling. We learned that being in high school is a mixture of hard work and fun. We are eagerly looking forward to our next year at D.H.S. Dick Cowan, William Dawson, Howard DeRoo, Sammy Drake, Joy Dyer, Susan Ellis, Roger Fawcett. Robert Fox, Michael Fuhrmon, Kenneth Gase, Patricia Gephart, Bob Gonzales, David Green, Leon Grote. Cynthia Haggerty, Simeon Hoin, Steve Haines, Tom Hakes, Gary Hammond, Kathie Hammond, Belinda Harden. Evelyn Harden, Carolyn Harmon, Chorlene Haw- kins, Robert Hawkins, Linda Heare, Pamela Heffner, John Hefner. Linda Hitchcock, Nancy Hitchcock, Pot Hooper, Carol Hoverman, Richard Howard, Connie Hul- linger, Comille Hunter. Row 1 John Hunter, Peggy Huss, Cheri Jacobs, Ruth Johnson, Sharon Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Nina Jones. Row 2 Linda Kiess, Stephen Kohne, Pamela Koos, Roger Landrum, Susan Langston, James Leonard, Kip Lutes. Row 3 Jayne Macklin, Donna Maines, Paul Monkey, Shery Mansfield, Bruce Massoth, Tom Maxwell, Joyce Meyers. Row 4 Dan Miller, Brenda Mills, Duone Minch, Patricio Minch, John Mireles, Dennis Morgan, Steve Morgan. Row 5 Robert Morris, Steve Nivison, Robert Noack, Terry Ogg, Ninfa Ortiz, Porfirio Ortiz, Wanda Painter. ■?( rt 5i FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President: Dick Cowan ; , Vice President: Dave Green Secretary: Jayne Macklin Treasurer: Tom Hakes Row 6 Donna Pettibone, Barry Poling, Donnie Putteet, Condace Railing, Nora Rawlinson, Bill Roberts. Row 7 Linda Roth, Thomas Schnepf, Karen Shockley, Dennis Sheets, Carol Smith, David Smith, Ronald Smith. Row 8 Dennis Smitley, David Snell, Rick Sommer, John Souder, Steven Spiegel, Alan Sprunger, Bar- bara Stevens. Row 9 Sharon Straub, Rita Strickler, Gerald Sudduth, Sue Swovelond, Susan Thieme, Joyce Uhrick, Nancee Ward. Row 10 Dean Wass, William Williams, Donna Wolfe, Karen Wolfe, Arthur Ybarra, Alan Zerkel, Sharon Zwick. Compliments of BURKE ' S STANDARD SERVICE Comer of Winchester and Mercer COAAMUNITY GAS OIL Fuel Oil Deliveries 7th Adams Sts. Phone 3-2909 A FRIEND THE COMMERCIAL PRINT SHOP Office Supplies Printing School Supplies Typewriters 210 S. Second Street Decatur, Indiana DECATUR INDUSTRIES, INC. Patterson Street Extended Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-2161 or 3-2162 DECO Equipment Trophy Bases and Plaques DECO Smokers ' Accessories PORTRAITS L  . w. 4: ns0auctn paug k Creators of Fine Photography SiJJ ' liiw CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF ' 63 Manufacturers of Master Mix Feeds Processors of quality soya products Merchandisers of grain the mark of Central Soya This forceful mark expresses the growth, diversification and balance of Central Soya. Its design is drawn from a growing plant and the globe ... to symbolize the crops we process . . . and the world we serve in so many ways. Central Soya Decatur, Indiana Divisions: McMillen Feed • Processing • Groin • Chemurgy VALUABLE LESSON! 0- Millions have already learned that there ' s nothing quite like having money in the bank- for safety, plus availability, plus earnings, plus service, plus helpfulness. Save for your prog- ress and special projects, at our bank! The First State Bank of Decatur Member F. D. 1. C. Established 1883 Your Courteous Trailer Dealer ADAMS COUNTY TRAILER SALES, INC. New and Used Mobile Homes Trailer Parts and Repair Service Hi-ways 27-33 Decatur, Ind. Phone 3-3138 Paul Strickler President Kathryn Strickler Secy.-Treas. AT GENERAL ELECTRIC Progress Is Our Most Important Product FORTY-THREE YEARS ago the General Electric Company opened the door of its new plant in Decatur. These past 43 years have seen remarkable improvements in our motor design, in our manufacturing process, and in the human considera- tions which mark the success of any business. The standard of livng of our em- ployees has increased remarkably in this time. From the beginning, General Electric has offered outstanding employment opportunities to the men and women of Decatur. High school graduates of this community ore invited to visit us and discuss present and future job opportunities. If you compare the original General Electric Plant in Decatur (see shaded area in the artist ' s sketch of the present factory at the bottom of the page) with the present layout, you have some indication of the over-all progress made in the past 43 years by General Electric in Decatur. GENERAL ELECTRIC CANTERBURY SET WESTERN STAR SET LATTICE SET Engagement Ring $425.00 Bride ' s Circle! ., $ 10.00 Engagement Ring $250.00 Bride ' s Circlet . $ 20.00 Engag Bride ' ement Ring $180.00 Circlet $ 80.00 Superb quality— unexcelled styling— time-tested taste. With Artcarved you ' re buying a most honored tradition . . . they ' ve been America ' s fashion favorites since 1850! And remember, no other diamond has the quality reputation, the unique Permanent Value Plan ' ' guarantee. Get the facts today! You (and she) will be so glad you did! Trade mark. Rings enlarged to show detail. FERRIS BOWER JEWELER Aulhorlied ArtCatVed Jev, 2 Col. X 84 Lines (D808, D235, D226) Very Best Wishes From BEAVERS OIL SERVICE, INC. Alfred Beavers Catherine Beavers ADAMS BUILDERS SUPPLY, INC. 309 South 13th Street Cash Carry Decatur, Indiana U.S. Highway 27, South Phone 3-3104 THE MOON and beyond Bright, new horizons await today ' s students . . . new technologies . . . new advancements on all fronts . . . even the moon and whatever lies beyond. How far you go in this space age depends partly on your imagination but primarily on your education and training. Conquering new horizons will demand more of today ' s graduates — more knowledge, more skills, more training and moi ' e specialization. Our Free Enterpi-ise system, with its high living standards, gives you an opportunity to shoot for the moon in any field. Whether or not your target is reached depends on how well ti ' ained you are to launch your career. Indiana Michigan ELECTRIC COMPANY BAG SERVICE, INC. Telephone 3-2141 Decatur, Indiana CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY You Get The Best Plus Courteous Service 248 W. Monroe Street Phone 3-2135 Weekly School Reporter Notes Basketball Column All Sports News Pictures IN DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Your Home Newspaper DECATUR-KOCHER LUMBER, INC. 1 1 New Homes — Remodeling Builders ' Supplies and Paint Free House Plan Service it 1 1 1 Jefferson St. Phone 3-3131 Compliments Of ZINTSMASTER MOTORS Serving this Community for the Past 23 Years With the Sales and Serv ice of CADILLAC - OLDSMOBILE - RAMBLER Phone 3-2003 Corner of 1st and Monroe Decatur, Indiana HABEGGER-SCHAFERS Combined to Make One Great Store Where Old-Fashioned Courtesy Prevails GILLIG DOAN Funeral Home 312 Marshall Street Lady Assistant 24-Hour Ambulance Service Thomas N. Sefton, Mgr. Phone 3-3314 KIESS Electric Wiring and Supplies Radio Service Phone 3-2936 WINTEREGG-LINN FUNERAL HOME Corner 3rd Adams Streets, Decatur, Indiana I.F.D.A. 24 Hour Ambulance Service N.F.D.A. Oxygen and Telephone Equipped Phone 3-2503 Mobile 6-5422 ASHBAUCHERS ' TIN SHOP Established 1915 Heating, Air Conditioning, Stokers, Oil Gas Burners All Kinds of Roofing, Siding, Spouting, Lightning Rods, Sheet Metal Work, Awnings Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-2615 SMITH DRUG CO. The Rexall Store Drugs, Medicine, Toilet Articles Wallpaper and Paints Prescriptions Our Specialty Congratulations Class of ' 63 PHIL L AAACKLIN CO. Authorized Chrysler and Dodge Dart Dealer Parts— Automobiles— Service Whatever Your Car Needs Ask Us Phone 3-2504 107 South 1st Street Decatur, Indiana 142 S. Second St. Phone 3-9085 THE PIONEER Restaurants The Best in Food— Service — Hospitality — Decatur, Indiana 304 N. 13th St. Phone 3-3592 DECATUR GOLF COURSE Membership and Daily Fee Everything for the Golfer New Used Woods, Irons, Golf Bags, Carts Luke Majorki — Pro Phone 3-4316 GERBER ' S 622 North 13th Street DECATUR, INDIANA SUPER DOLLAR A R K E T Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday Highway 27 Decatur, Indiana TEEN TOGS Young Juniors and Juniors Ready-To-Weor Every Teen Should Wear Togs From Teen Togs 121 N. 2nd Street Phone 3-2785 Borden ' s Ice Cream CONFECTIONERY Noon Lunches — Sandwiches — Candies WERTZBERGER ' S SHEETS FURNITURE STORE Quality Home Furnishings, Appliances and Complete line of Armstrong and Mohawk Floor Coverings 150-152 S. Second Phone 3-2602 C ' kic Dry Cleaners Laundry Fur and Woolen Storage Rugs — Carpets — Upholster — Cleaning Coin Operated Laundry and Dry-Cieaning 915 N. 13th St. U.S. 27, Phone 3-3864, Decatur, Ind. HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION Fritz Ellsworth Decatur, Indiana Texaco Gasoline and Motor Oils, Star Tires — Auto Repairing and Body Works Phone 3-2928 ARNOLD LUMBER CO., INC. 425 South Winchester Street Decatur, Indiana Dial 3-3108 427 North Ninth St. Across From G.E. KELLY ' S Dry Cleaning Phone 3-3202 Decatur, Indiana Meet your friends at G. C. MURPHY CO. The Complete Variety Store Quality, Variety, Service 161-165 N. Second St., Decatur YOUR FUTURE ' S BRIGHT IN NORTHERN INDIANA If your eyes are on far horizons following graduation, here ' s a suggestion: Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND! There are vast and challenging opportunities in northern Indiana for trained young men and women in industry, commerce and agriculture. Some of the greatest challenges await the talent and imagination of young people in the investor-owned utility business. We will be happy to discuss your career opportunities at THE GAS COMPANY . . . drop in and see us! THE GAS COMPANY Northern Indiana Public Service Company serving today . . . building for the future UHRICK BROTHERS Electrical Appliances Complete Home Furnishings Phone 3-4109 Monroe St. TEEPLE TRUCK LINES Fort Wayne Richmond Local and Long Distance Moving Decatur Main Office Phone 3-2607 Compliments BURK ELEVATOR COMPANY Work With BURK Decatur Phones 3-3121 3-2122 Hay — Grain — Grinding and Mixing Coal, Feed, Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Come in and See Us MORNINGSTAR AUTO SALES Home of Quality Used Cars G. E. (Jerry) Morningstar, Owner Phone 3-2046 957 N. 13th St. Decatur, !nd. PARKWAY 66 SERVICE Phillips 66 Gasoline and Oil Products Lee Tires— Washing— Lubrication— Wheel Balancing L. A. Mallonee R. L. Bleeke Hi-Way 27 224 Phone 3-3682 C. L. Yost President Robert Yost Sec, Treas. Phone 3-3114 S. J. Yost V. Pres. YOST GRAVEL -READY-MIX, INC. Truck Mixed Concrete Delivered to Your Job at a Reasonable Charge Dealers in SAND, GRAVEL TRUCK MIXED CONCRETE Decatur For Courtesy, Quality, and Service Let YOST Quote You on Your Needs Indiana Compliments of NIBLICK COMPANY DEPARTMENT STORE Over 122 Years, A Quality Store Compliments of ADAMS and DRIVE-IN THEATERS Compliments of MURPHY ' S BARBER SHOP RIVERSIDE GARAGE 24 hr. Wrecker Service Wheel Alignment We Repair All Moke Cars Phone 3-3312 Ned C • yok Realtor Auctioneer Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-3606 Appraiser Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-3606 ndon Residential Farm Commercial l BILL ZOSS CHEVROLET-BUICK, INC. 305 N. 13th Street Phone 3-3148 U.S. Highway 27 North Decatur, Indiana Prescription Specialists Quality Photo— Finishing HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. 2 stores for Your Convenience For The Teen-Man Who Likes to Look Sharp! WE FEATURE The Arrow Tapered Shirts The Taper 7 Sport Shirts The Frat Model in Suits And Many Other Clothing Articles Made for the Young Man. PRICE MEN ' S WEAR Tom Weis, owner WESTERN AUTO John W. Rawlinson, Owner The Family Store 152 N. Second St. Decatur, Indiana TREON ' S POULTRY MARKET .Fancy Dressed Poultry 651 N. 13th St. Phone 3-3717 Fine Foods DICK ' S GRILL Court Street Decatur, Indiana Open Six Days a Week Lloyd Cowens James Cowens COWENS INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance 289 Court Street Phone 3-3601 Decatur, Indiana WALL ' S BAKERY A Full Line of Pastries Party and Wedding Cakes Phone 3-4326 THE SUTTLES COMPANY INSURANCE Real Estate 155 S. Second St. Decatur, Indiana SMITH PURE MILK CO. SHAFFER ' S PURE SEALED in Cartons Central in Bottles RESTAURANT Phone 3-3016 DECATUR SPORTS CENTER Rifles, Shotguns, Hand Guns, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Archery Equipment Phone 3-3310 122 North 2nd Street Decatur, Indiana [M bilJ Compliments of GAY ' S MOBILE SERVICE Corner Monroe 13th St. Phone 3-3609 FLOWERS Compliments Z - of i yw ROOP ' S AAARKET I H F 1109 Washington Phone 3-3619 Phone 3-2971 1315 West Adams St. Flox ' ers b ' Wire HAUGK PLUMBING and HEATING CO., INC. Contractors and Engineers Decatur, Indiana 209 N. 13th Phone 3-3316 F. McCONNELL AND SONS, INC. Jobbers and Wholesalers Tobacco Cigars and Confections Phone 3-4100 PETRIE OIL CO. Distributors Mobilgas — Mobiloil — Fuel Oil — Accessories Corner 8th and Monroe Sts. Phone 3-2014 Where You Can Buy The Best USED CARS Come Out And Let Us Prove It STRICKLER AUTO SALES 509 N. 13th St. Decatur, Indiana Do Your Coin Operated Dry Cleaning Laundry At MAZELIN ' S LAUNDROMAT Phone 3-3808 633 North 13th St. Decatur, Indiana Visit Our Hi-Way Store Open All Day Sunday Everyday Till 9 Tasty Fountain Service — Greeting Cards Kodak Film Processing — Postal sub-station First-Aid Items — Cosmetics, etc. Holthouse-on-the-Highway North 1 3th Street BEGUN ' S STORE For Men And Boys 102 S. Second St. Decatur, Ind. Phone 3-3028 Compliments of MYERS HOME AUTO SUPPLY Your FIRESTONE Dealer 121 South Second Street Phone 3-3301 MILLER ' S GROCERY Groceries— Meats Fresh Vegetables Indoor Plants 937 N. 2nd St. Phone 3-3307 AUMANN ELECTRIC no Rugg Street Phone 3-3041 Motor Rewinding New Motors and Wiring Furnace Controls PAUL MYERS AUTO SALES Quality Used Cars and Trucks 429 North 3rd Street Phone 3-4188 Decatur, Indiana IDEAL DAIRY PRODUCTS Hawthorn Melody Distributors 217 South Second Street Phone 3-4103 Decatur, Ind. LUTES FLOWERS Flower Arrangements Corsages Weddings We Wire Flowers Anywhere Phone 3-3304 BOWERS HARDWARE CO., INC. 326 Monroe St. Phone 3-2021 Free Parking While Shopping In Our Store Keepsake DIAMOND R;.INGS RIDLEY $225.00 ' Also $450 and 675 Wedding King j $125.00 John Brecht Jewelry 226 N. Second St. Compliments Of D. and T. STANDARD SERVICE Mechanical Work, Automatic Transmission Specialists Chalmer Debolt Bill Tutewiler 13th Monroe Phone 3-2516 DECATUR HATCHERY Decatur, Indiana Decatur U.S. (Ind.) Approved — Puilorum Clean! DeKalb Chicks and Started Pullets CULLIGAN SOFT WATER The Greatest Name in Water Conditioning C. Ziner Gene Ziner Phone 3-3241 Third Madison Decatur, Indiana Compliments of DECATUR AUTO SUPPLY 135 South 1st St. Phone 3-2600 ' ■ ' ' ■■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ' ■■ ' ' ' ' ' ' • ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ' ■ ' ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ' ■ ' ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' The Finest In Used Cars DICK MANSFIELD GIRARD and SONS MOTOR SALES Painting Contractors 7th and Monroe Streets 3-4443 — Phones — 3-2383 Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-4591 522 St. Mary ' s St. Decatur, Ind. Compliments of HARAAAN ' S Bobbie Brooks Sportswear MARKET Belle Sharmeer Hosiery Groceries — Produce — Meats E. F. GASS STORE Ice Cream Store of Quality 618 W.Adams Phone 3-4415 Decatur Indiana Free Delivery GENE ' S MOBILE SERVICE Tires — Batteries and Accessories Mobiloil 1 IMobil Mobilgas Seat Covers ' iC Car Wash Phone 3-2565 From Roof to Cellar Insure with Heller DECATUR INSURANCE DECATUR DRY CLEANERS AGENCY For Fine Cleaning Real Estate Insurance 209 Jefferson Street Heller Building Established 1887 We Call for and Deliver Phone 3-4106 Phone 3-3206 Bob Heller, Agent . ' ' J T -IH fe A '  ,IM ■ ' ■ ' ■ ' r :i,-mt S : ' . 5 , ' ,,! ' r. ' : - ' ' - ' - - ' • -• - « J vm