Demotte High School - Keen Keener Yearbook (Demotte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1945 volume:

KEEN KEENER 1945 VOLUME X Published by the Senior Class of DeMotte High School JUf e at beMotte. Jlicjh School D E M □ T T E HIGH S C H □ 0 L DEMDTTE. INDIANA FOREWORD THAT you, friends and patrons of DeMotte High School, may see what we have accomplished DEDICATION WE, the Senior Class of 1945, dedicate this annual to the men of our class serving in the armed forces. SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. Paul Stangle, Principal, A.B., M.A., Latin, Mathematics, Indiana Univ. Mr. Delmas Moore, Chemistry, Shop; I.S.T.C., Purdue U., Senior Sponsor. Mr. Bruce Stucker, B.S , Social Studies, Physical Education, Pur- due U., Junior Sponsor. Miss Betty Gundy, B.S., Commerce; I.S.T.C., Sophomore Sponsor. Miss Maxine Hass, B.S., Physical Education, Home Economics, Biology; Purdue U., Freshman Sponsor. Miss Mary Rolling, A.B., English Art; College of St. Francis, Eighth Grade Sponsor. Mr. Natalia Gidley, Math, Geography, History; Purdue U., I S. T.C., Seventh Grade Sponsor. Miss Beatrice Mann, A.B., Music, English; Oherline College. Valparaiso U., Resigned at the end of first Semester. Mrs. Mary Kessinger, Sixth Grade, I.S.T.C., Ball State Teacher’s College, Valparaiso U. Mrs. Angie Recker, Fifth Grade, I.S.T C. Mrs. Tresa Bof.zeman, Fourth Grade, I.S.T.C., Purdue U. Mrs. Josephine Hanenburg, Third Grade, South Dakota Normal. Mr. Beulah Hart, Second Grade, I.S.T C , Valparaiso U. Mr. Frances Erwin, First Grade, I.S.T.C. First Row (1. to r.) : Miss Gundy, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Erwin, Mr. Stangle, Miss Mann, Mrs. Hannenburg, Miss Haas. Second Row : Mrs. Recker, Mr. Stuck- er, Mrs. Kessinger, Mrs. Boezman, Mr. Moore, Miss Rolling, Mrs. Gidley. Seniors of 1945 The Senior Class of 1945 is the biggest of any we have had in DeMotte High School. When we entered school there were about 54 of us. During the years past we have lost some of our students hut in their place we have had some new additions to our class. There are now thirty of us. Due to the war three of our class-members are now serving in the armed forces. Perhaps before long there will be more gone from the class. The three are James Fieldhouse, John Louis Walstra, and William Ely. We give them our best wishes in their new careers. We have had a lot of fun. There never was anything doing hut what we were in it. We had fun galore torturing the Freshmen during the Freshman initiation. And the poor teachers, when we look back and think how we treated some of them we often wonder why they didn’t give us more paddlings than they did. WILLIAM B. ELY, JR. “Bill” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Track Basketball 2, 3 Football 4 “One Delirious Night” “For Pete’s Sake” Chemistry Club 4 Vice-President of Band 4 Annual Staff 4 Victory Club 2 ARNOLD SWART “Legs” Basketball 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Track 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 JOSEPH M. RUISARD “Goosie” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Band 1, 2 MILDRED ELLEN BLACK “Black” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Band Secretary 4 “One Delirious Night” 4 “For Pete’s Sake” 3 Chemistry Club 4 Boosters Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Victory Club 2 Newspaper Staff 4 ROY ANDERSON “Peanuts” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 HOWARD HOFFMAN “Hoffy” Basketball 1 Victory Club 2 Annual Staff 4 Seniors of 1945 NORMAN ABBRING “Brink” Track 2, 3, 4 Football 4 “One Delirious Night” Chemistry Club 4 Annual Staff 4 EVELYN OSTING “Ev.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 “One Delirious Night” “For Pete’s Sake” Chemistry Club 4 Booster’s Club 1, 2, 3 ,4 Victory Club 2 Class Secretary 3 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 JOHN INT VELD “Inney” Band 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Library Staff Victory Club 2 RAYMOND MURAIDA “Ray” Football 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2 Chorus 2, 3, 4 “One Delirious Night” MILTON K. PETERSON “Karl” Football 4 Basketball 3, 4 Track 3, 4 “One Delirious Night” Vice President 4 Chorus 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Chemistry Club 4 NELSON JABAAY “Nels” Chorus 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Band 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 “For Pete’s Sake” Seniors of 1945 WILLIAM HOFFMAN “Jack” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 4 Annual Staff 4 BERNICE A. TERPSTRA “Terpy” Chorus 2, 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Booster’s Club 4 Library Staff 2, 3 Victory Club 2 Newspaper Staff 4 GENEVIEVE WRIGHT “Biddy” Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Booster’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 Victory Club 2 DOROTHY ANN STORY “Dot” Chorus 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Booster’s Club 4 Victory Club 2 FLORENCE E. BELSTRA “Sis” Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Booster’s Club 4 Booster’s Club Treasurer 4 Victory Club 2 Newspaper Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 LAVERN MARSHALL “Bernie” Annual Staff 4 Track 4 Football 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Class Secretary 4 Vice Pr esident 3 Seniors of 1945 THELMA DEFRIES “Thelm” Library Staff 1, 2 Chorus 2, 3 Chemistry Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Victory Club 2 “One Delirious Night” HENRIETTA KINGMA “Hank” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 Booster’s Club 4 “For Pete’s Sake” Victory Club 2 RICHARD HENRICHS “Dick” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 “For Pete’s Sake” Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2. 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 4 WILLIAM RECKER “Bill Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 Victory Club 2 “For Pete ' s Sake” ALICE MOOLENAAR “Al” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Victory Club 2 Chemistry Club 4 Booster’s Club 4 Paper Staff 4 Library Staff 2 Annual Staff 4 Class Treas. 2, 3 “For Pete’s Sake” FRANK ROORDA Annual Staff 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 “For Pete’s Sake” “One Delirious Night” Victory Club 2 Seniors of 1945 JAMES FIELDHOUSE “Jim” Band 1, 2, 3 Chorus 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 “For Pete’s Sake” “One Delirious Night” Basketball 2, 4 Football 4 Track 3 BARBARA J. ROWEN “Barb” Band 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 2, 3 Class Secretary 1 “For Pete’s Sake” “One Delirious Night” Victory Club 2 Annual Staff 4 Band Treasurer 4 URSULA KEARNEY “Sue” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 “One Delirious Night” LA VERNE DEKOCK “Deedle” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 “One Delirious Night” Track 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 SHIRLEY ADELE HART “Hart” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 For Pete’s Sake” “One Delirious Night” Band 1, 2 Booster’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Paper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Chemistry Club 4 Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4 Victory Club 2 MARILYN I. SEKEMA “Sekey” Band 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Victory Club 2 Senior Class History In the fall of “42” we set sail in the ship of learning from the port of ignorance with 34 green Freshies on board. The captain on board was Jim Fieldhouse; as mates were Kenneth Brooks, Barbara Rowen, and Dick Hendricks. The waves were rough and as our ship was frail we saw need of appointing some one to steer us upon the right course. We chose Mr. Ely. At a meeting of the officers and middies we chose the colors Blue and Yellow to fly on our mast. We were all seasick until we became full-fledged members of the sea, by being initiated by the Senior Classmen. In October we celebrated by having a roller skating party. After three months’ vacation in the new ship, “Sophomore” we had thirty aboard ship this time. As captain of the new ship we chose Barbara Rowen, with Jim Fieldhouse, Shirley Hart, and Alice Moo- lenar as mates. This year we chose Mr. Ewart to steer us upon our course. Near the Close of our Journey we held a. weiner roast in Belstra’s woods. We then dropped anchor for a few months’ vacation. Before setting sail upon o ur third voyage, we made our way to the shipyard. Here we selected a ship which we named “Junior.” To steer us upon our course we chose Mr. Stangle. As captain we elected Barbara Rowen, and as mates, Bernie Marshall, Evelyn Osting, and Alice Moolenaar. On March 31, 1944, we presented the three act farce “For Pete’s Sake” which proved to be a huge success. At the close of school we gave the Seniors a farewell tribute by entertaining them with a banquet at Mary’s Restaurant, and all, both Seniors and Juniors, reported having the time of their lives. Our third trip ended then and we took a four month vacation. In the fall of 1944, 30 members came back on hoard for our last trip on the Sea of Learning before we all set sail upon the great sea, The Sea of Life. For this final trip together, we elected Dick Hen- ricks, as captain, and Milton Peterson, Bernie Marshall, and Jim Fieldhouse as mates. Because of a member had to leave we chose Norman Abbring as one of the mates. Since the waves were unusu- ally rough and continued to he so, we chose Mr. Moore to steer us upon our last course. The ship we chose was the “Senior.” We decided to keep our same class colors of blue and yellow. Our class motto is “If We Rest We Rust.” Our play this year we tried to equal if not to better that of last year and presented “One Delirious Night.” The end of our trip is in sight. After graduation, we embark again — we set our sails and are off to unknown ports. Class Poem We, this class of ’45 Are waiting anxiously for April to arrive, But while we are waiting for this precious date We want you to meet each and every class mate. Mr. Moore, our sponsor, we’ll now introduce. Good shop classes he sure can produce. He’s always been helpful in every situation; We hate to say goodbye to him after graduation. First on the list is that quiet lad Who really never is very bad. Norman Abbring is his name; We’re sure he’ll acquire the most of fame. A Swedish lad with light blond hair; As a basketball hero he’s more than fair. His physique is admired by every boy, His last name Anderson ; his first name Roy. Florence’s hair is long and blond Second to Betty Grable. A career as a secretary she is fond ; We’re sure that she is able. Her name is Mildred Ellen Black; She is quite slim and tall. In music we agree she has a nack, She may rate Carnegie Hall. To be an angel of mercy is her goal ; We know she will succeed. For Thelma is willing to pay the toll ; She deserves much luck indeed. La Verne has a sense of humor and also many friends To be a cabinet maker he intends; As center on our football team he really kicked that ball ; We re sure that “Deedle” really has no enemies at all. He now is in the Air Corps working for Uncle Sam ; Private William Benjamin Ely has passed his exam. As a soldier we’re sure that he’ll surpass Most other lads in every class. Class Poem In school he was just a fellow classmate, But now he will probably be a firstmate. Sailing, sailing, over the sea is he; It’s Jim whose joined the Navy. In shorthand a nd typing she sure is clever; To be a secretary is her endeavor. In music, Shirley can play every note That Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms ever wrote. He’s known as the wolf of the Senior class Who gets acquainted with every lass. By this introduction no more need be said ; For Dick Henrichs we imagine will soon to be wed. His way with girls and for his dimples he’s known; When you see him he’s never alone. For sleeping in class he’s known by all teachers, Bill Hoffman’s a lad with many fine features. Quietness is his virtue and bashfulness too. He really gets around though his car’s not new ; It rattles and bangs, but furnishes fun. Howard, what really makes your car run? His blond wavy hair makes a girl swoon, With his deep bass voice he really can croon. He is a boy who deserves much esteem ; Johnny is really on the beam. Oh, his tenor voice is really O.K. The boy, of whom we’re speaking, is Nelson Jabaay. On the saxophone, too, he really is grand; Who knows, someday he may have a swing band. Her Irish eyes are smiling (It’s Sue Kearney whom we mean.) She has her hopes in hair styling; Success to you Colleen. A great mathematician she’ll probably be. She’s always been good in geometry; Also in basketball she has quite a way. Henrietta’s a swell girl and rates an O.K. Class Poem Next is the secretary of our Senior class, Who I am sure is admired by every lass. On the basketball floor lie’s not just partial ; You guessed it folks it’s Bernie Marshall. Her hair is naturally curly and her eyes are blue ; She is a whiz at Math and Music too. Yet disagreeing with teachers gives her fame ; That’s right — Alice Moolenaar is her name. Ray Muraida is our artist, who can draw most anything ; He’s tall, dark and handsome, almost as cute as Bing. His manners sure are perfect and his conduct is grade A ; We’re sure you’ll all agree with us, that he really is O.K. Known as a cheerleader through high school years Evelyn is the one who deserves the cheers. Friendly to all and always pleasing Her good points are evermore increasing. And here is to Milton, our young Lockinvar ; At making love in the play he sure was a star. As editor of our annual he tried out his hand ; And did a fine job as you understand. Bill Recker seems to be a happy lad, For we do believe we’ve never seen him sad. He always is grinning from ear to ear; When everyone’s joking you’ll know that he’s near. Next is Frank Roorda, a tall, lean lad, Whose hair style seems to be the latest fad. A chemist someday he hopes to he; We’re sure he will, just wait and see. Barbara is a girl who has many friends ; A’s are her goal and to her studies she tends. To college she’ll go with anticipation And rate a saluate at graduation. Class Poem Oh Joe sure has a fine tenor voice; The Army Air Corps is his choice. His good sense of humor is enjoyed by all ; We know he’ll be missed when he gets his call. Marilyn Sekema is now her name Though we don’t expect it to stay the same. F or on her finger she wears a ring ; She hopes to marry a year from spring. A Marine is her thought both day and night ; She’ll soon be saying “I do.” Dorothy’s engaged and her future looks bright; We wish her luck and happiness too. Arnold Swart, the tallest in school, He plays hookey as a rule. He’s gone with many girls, we bet; But no girl has captured his heart as yet. She plays the bass drum in our school band ; She sings alto in our school choir; The subject that’s her favorite is shorthand. We’re sure that Berniece will go higher. As a cheerleader she’s always been more than fair ; She has brown eyes and dark brown hair. Her nickname is Biddy and her pet peeve Is when you call her Genevieve. And now that you’ve met us we’re happy as punch That we all are members of the D.H.S. bunch Tho’ we ' re sorry to leave you we’ll leave in good grace Till the class of ’46 takes our place. Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1945, being in as good mental condition as usual and in much better temper than usual do hereby make this our last will and testament. In this manner do we dispose of our possessions. We give and bequeath to the Junior Class (our rightful heirs) our self-satisfatcion, our importance, our dignity, and our wisdom, all of which we possess in enormous quantities. To the Sophomore class we will our mischievious and manners in hope they take good care of them. To the Freshmen we will our second hand gum. You see, the teachers made us dispose of it, and we left it in good reach of all. To the teachers we will our humor and perfect attendance record, also our ability to get to class on time. I, Norman Abbring, will my good salesmanship to John Bozeman to apply it later in the wine business. I, Roy Anderson, will my last name to Frieda Cheever. We wish you lots of joy. I, Mildred Black, will my love for Literature and Shakespeare to Dennis Swart. Better luck next year, Denny. I, Bernice Terpstra, will all my chicken scatches (known as short- hand) to Bethel Schwake. I, James Fieldhouse, will my Navy Blues to Alice Rowen. We know the Navy has a special attraction for her. I, Howard Hoffman, will my jalopy to Edward Goetz. Now Ed can take all the girls of the junior class out for dates. I, Wliliam Hoffman, will my dimples to Josephine Speechely. Oh, what an alluring smile you will have ! I, Sue Kearney, will my deep thought and quiet dependability to Evelyn Hoffman. “We Seniors” think she needs it. I, Evelyn Osting, will my abiilty to keep a boy friend to Josephine Speechley. We think you can do it, Jo. I, Biddy Wright, will my position as cheer leader to Mabel Sekema. I, Shirley Hart, will my figure to Barbara Stangle. I, Barbara Rowen, will my good standing with the Schoonvelds to Don Peterson. Good luck, Don. What, Margaret? I, Milton Peterson, will my sociability to Calvin Swart. I, Dorothy Story, will my title “Miss” to LaVem Evers. Dorothy won’t be able to use it much longer. I, Dick Henrichs, will my ability to get the girl I want to Willard De Fries. I, Thelma De Fries, will my athletic ability to Ella Vander Molen. Next year, Ella, we expect you to be a star basketball player. Class Will I, LaVern De Kock, wilt my diet and “kick-off” in football to Willard De Fries. I, Henrietta Kingma, will my alto voice to Charmaine, Hockney. Let’s hope you make good use of it. I, William Recker, will my grin to Jean Schuringa. We know you’ll profit by it, Jean. I, Bernie Marshall, will my irresistable ways to Ed Goetz. Take it easy, Ed. I, Joe Ruisard, will my ability to argue with Mr. Stucker to Ann Vander Molen. With your intelligence, you should be able to “stump” him. I, Marilyn Sekeina, will my ability of getting diamond rings to Virginia Mak. (We expect her to use it, too.) I, Florence Belstra, will my way with the Wheatfield hoys to June Swart. I, Frank Roorda, will my hair style to Rhoda Unzicker. Anything for a change, you know. I, Ray Muraida, will my smile to anyone that will wear it. “We Seniors” think that some people could use it. I, Alice Moolenaar, will my trombone to Kathleen Sauer. Come on, Kathleen, you have plenty of wind, let’s hear some Music. We know you had practice making noise on those symbols. I, Arnold Swart, will some of my height to Bethel Schwanke. I, William Ely, will my technique of stearing clear of women entanglements to Calvin Swart. We know you’ll be able to use it, Cal. I, John Int Veld, will my wavy, blond hair to Don Peterson. Oh, what a beauty Don will be ! I, Nelson Jabaay, will my ability to get into trouble and my ability to get along with the teachers to next year’s Freshmen. To— Mr. Moore, a class of Seniors that do not skip school. Mr. Stucker, a more intelligent Civics class, if that’s possible. Mr. Stangle, a Latin class that knows what “amo” means. Miss Gundy, a Bookkeeping Class that knows what liabilities and assets are. Miss Haas, a Physical Ed class that can keep in step while march- ing. Mr. Ewart, a Literature class that knows their Shakespeare. Miss Kolling, an Art class that can draw pictures with the correct perspective. Mrs. Gidley, a Geography class that knows where America is. Mrs. Steunenberg, a boys’ chorus for next year. DeMotte High School, a band director. Class Proph ecy Here, in 1955, we find the former Barbara Rowen rocking Art Jr. to sleep. She turns on the radio — and — “This is Milton Peterson bringing you your news program of news and other items. To- morrow afternoon LaVern DeKock’s Silly Super Circus, starring Alice Moolenaar as trapeze-artist (who is always falling — for men), opens in Podunk. That super combination of Roy Anderson and Bernie Marshall is really tearing up the Football league. They are now playing football for the Chicago Bears where Mr. Stucker is the coach. Arnold Swart, famous lawyer, was married to the beautiful Thel- ma De Fries last night. They were married by the Reverend John Int Veld, newly ordained minister. William Recker, Mr. Swart’s book- keeper, was best man at the wedding. Miss Dorothy Story was maid of honor. Miss Story and Miss De Fries were both Red Cross nurses in China during World War II. The laboratory of the famous Chemist Wm. B. Ely. Jr., blew up last night. He escaped with minor injuries. The premere of “Replica of DeMotte in 1944-45,” starring How- ard Hoffman and Evelyn Osting, was shown last night at the Rolling Theatre. Miss Henrietta Kingma accepted a position of Professor of Mathematics at Humpty-Dumpty University teaching bad eggs. Nelson Jabaay took off for Venus in his new rocket ship this morning. Bon Voyage ! !” Snap ! She turns the radio off, and picks up the newspaper. Turn- ing to Berniece Terpstra’s Gossip Column she reads: Joe Ruisard finished first in the auto races in Indianapolis this year. Congratulations ! !” Ray Muraida is now drawing pin-up pictures for “Esquire.” Richard Henrichs, who has been Romeoing around the last ten years is engaged to Miss Mildred Black, former Band director at DeMotte High School. Has the band improved, Midlred? Dr. James Fieldhouse began doing boogie woogie in order to keep physically fit. He and his partner, Biddy Wright, are now giving lessons. Shirley Hart, now world famous concert pianist, is accom- panying them. Bill Hoffman has now retired to his 80 acre farm. (Please note, Mr. Stucker). He has been serving in the Navy since his graduation from DeMotte High School. Sue Kearney has developed a new hair-do for Florence Belstra for her next concert. Norman Abbring will be able to start in the 100 yd. dash in the Olympics. He was treated by the well-known osteopath, Frank Roorda, for injuries on his knee incurred in practice. Frank Roorda received his practice as osteopath in the Senior Play of ’45. Come to Marilyn Sekema’s dress shop to see all the latest styles 1 Art Jr. is now asleep. The doorbell rings and Barbara admits Mr Moore, who comes to tell her his troubles. He has just discovered that two cannot live as cheaply as one — after 20 years of married life ! Here comes Art Sr. — Good night, all. A-B-Cs of the Seniors A is for Anderson, Roy whose Dodge still runs????? B is for Belstra who is never seen without Shirley and Bernice. Is also for Black, Mildred Ellen who loves classical music from Pistol Packing Mamma to the Unfinished Symphony. C is for our class, the biggest to ever graduate at D.H.S. D is for Delmas Moore whom we cause to have headaches. E is for Ely, William who is in the Army Air Force Cadets. E is for Fieldhouse who left us for the Navy. G is for Genevieve who is sometimes wrong even though her last name is Wright. H is for the Hoffman clan, Howard and Bill. They’re better tonics than any pill. H is also for Hart, Shirley our only blond yell-leader. I is for Intveld, Johhny who makes master-built toboggans. J is for Jabaay, Nelson who plays a mellow saxophone. K is for Kingma, Henrietta who is always with Alice. L is for La Verne Marshall whom we call Bernie. M is for Moolenaar, Alice and Muraida, Ray who sits behind her and always talks to her. N is for Norman Abbring, our track star. O is for Osting whose middle name is Clairabelle. P is for Peferson, Milton who is editor of our annual. Q is for Sue-z-q whose real name is Ursula “Sue” Kearney. R is for Roorda, Rowen, and Ruissard who sit in rotation in all classes. S is for Swart whose first name is Arnold and who is one of our Basketball Stars. T is for Thelma De Fries who most ably portrayed a Cockney English cook in our play. U is for Richard Ulrich Henrichs more commonly known as “Dick.” V is for Vern DeKock the “strong man” of our class usually known as “Deetle.” W is for William Recker who buys 98c Valentines. X is for the unknown thing that keeps our class in trouble. Y is for “Why did so many Chemistry students get D-’s?????” Z is for Zebra. We couldn’t think of anything else. a s s m e n U n d e r c I JUNIOR CLASS First Row (1. to r.) : B. Stangle, J. Speechly, V. Mak, M .Sekema, F. Cheever, J. Schuringa, B. Schwan- ke. Second Row : A. Rowen, D. Peterson, K. Sauer, W. DeFries, E. Hoffman, J. Swart, J. Boezeman, Miss Mann. Third Row : E. Vander-Molen, L. Evers, C. Hockney, A. Vander Molen, D. Swart, E. Goetz, G. Nannenga, C. Swart. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row 1. to r. ) : E. Barker, L. Bricker, M. Curtin, K. Anderson, L. Hoffman, M. Curtin, M. Schoonveld, R. Kelly. Second Row : C. Heimlich, D. Chappell, H. Boersma, H. Ruisard, H. DeKock, L. Schwanke, M. Crain, Miss Gundy. Third Row: W. Walstra, J. Black, E. Wooten, D. Mak, G. Roorda, K. DeVries, D. Kaluf, G. Belstra. FRESHMAN CLASS First Row (1. to r.) : E. Willis, H. Nuss, F. Hersh- man, D. Kearney, E. Fritts, M. Boer, J. Burger. Second Row: J. DeBruin, J. Hanenburg, I. Muraida, W. Roorda, M. Hamstra, J. Roorda, Miss Haas. Third Row: E. Wilke, J. Pruis, G. Ball, N. Chappell, B. Punter, G. Kingma, J. Rowen. Fourth Row : A. Klemp, J. Tysen, A. Lageveen, B. Cheever, A. Belstra, R. Jones, J. Kaluf, P. Kingma. Junior Class History The Junior class this year has a total enrollmen of 23. Seventeen of which are girls. In the last few years our class has been steadily decreasing in number — boys especially. In 1942 when we entered High School we chose Calvin Swart as class president; Ella Vander Molen, vice president: Josephine Speechley, treasurer; and Willard De Fries, secretary. Our colors it was decided were to be black and gold and our sponsor for that year was Mr. Wurzburger. In our Sophomore year our class officers were as follows : Alice Rowen, president ; Calvin Swart, vice president ; Willard DeFries, secretary, and Jean Schuringa, treasurer. Mrs. Rainwater was chosen as class sponsor and our class sponsored a highly successful carnival. It was because of our giving the carnival that we received the reputa- tion of the wealthiest class in school, financially. In our Junior year we elected Willard DeFries, president; Calvin Swart, secretary; Don Peterson, vice president and Jean Schuringa, treasurer. Miss Mann who left us mid-year was replaced by Coach Stucker as our class sponsor. Under Mr. Stucker’s able guidance our class plans to put on the play “Act Your Age.” We are also looking forward to a few parties this spring one of which will be given for the Seniors. Sophomore Class History I here are 22 students enrolled in the Sophomore class this year. The officers of the class are as follows : Kenneth De Vries, president ; Don Chappell, vice-president ; Margaret Curtin, secretary ; Margaret Schoonveld, treasurer. Our sponsor is Miss Betty Gundy. We had a sleighing party in December. man History There are 29 students enrolled in the Freshman class of this year. The officers of the class are: Norman Chappell, president; Joyce Burger, vice-president; Irene Muraida, secretary; Arthur Lagaveen, treasurer. We were initiated by the Seniors near the last part of September, and became full-fledged Freshmen. We had a class party near the first of October. Eighth Grade First Row (1. to r.) : B. Sekema, B. Unzicker, L. Schwanke, J. Speechley, A. Boersma, R. Moolenaar, D. Fieldhouse, G. Myers. Second Row: R. Speechley, J. Myers, G. Konovsky, P. Henrichs, T. Nicholi, R. Carter, Miss Rolling. Third Row: E. Hoffman, E. Klip, J. Swisher, R. Jahaay. Fourth Row: E. Belstra, E. Huhn, M. Sauers, D. DeVries, G. Belstra, L. Ter- borg, K. Terpstra. Seventh Grade First Row: (1. to r.) : T. Kearney, G. Becker, R. Kelly, M. Peterson, E. DeFries, K. Heimlich, M. Hoff- man. Second Row: S. Cheever, J. Coffer, M. Nuss, J. Van Keppel, E. Koster, W. Terpstra, Mrs. Gidley. Third Row: D. Hoffman, D. Norric, P. DeVries, J. Vander Ploeg, H. Kaper, C. Patzschke, B. Gorbet. Fourth Row: R. Williams, J. Hunter, E. Hanson, B. Hoppy, J. Kingma, A. Knip, D. Schoonveld, E. Nan- nenga. Sixth Grade First Row (1. to r.) : D. Hunter, C. Unzicker, J. Fritts, R. Coffer, R. DeKock, Jr., E. Sigler, W. Mar- shall, J. Fase. Second Row : J. Klip, E. Swart, G. Hamstra, E. Zylstra, F. Williams, L. Evers, Mrs. Kessinger. Third Row : L. Doud, R. Hanenburg, F. Mak, J. Story, J. Hastie, M. Bailey, R. Cheever, B. VanKeppel. Absent: R. Wicker, G. Swanson. Fifth Grade First Row (1. to r.) : L. Carter, J. Hammerton, R. Hunter, J. Kaper, H. Walstra, N. Wright, H. Doud, D. Coberly. Second Row: P. Kaluf, E. White, J. Jabaav. R. Terborg, R. De Young, A. Kaluf, J. Ham- stra, Mrs. Recker. Third Row: M. Terpstra, F. Bois- sey, H. Kingma, C. Hart, M. Grevenstuck, G. Coberly, H. Jabaay. Fourth | Row: D. Woudema, D. Stevenson, A. Ooms, J. Kingma, L. Burger, G. DeFries, A. Belstra. Fourth Grade First Row (1. to r.) : P. Gorbet, F. Gross, R. Peterson, J. De Kock, R. Hansen, W. Hoffman, D. Willis, V. Williams. Second Row: W. True, C. Luttrell, S. Bailey, D. Van Meerten, H. Belstra. Third Row: C. Jones, J. Bates, M. Belstra, J. Grevenstuk, M. Schoon- veld, P. Steunenburg, J. Shuey, Mrs. Bozeman. Fourth Row : D. Wilke, N. True. L. Evers, R. Wright, E. Graefen, H. Willis, L. Kingma, P. Chryzanowski, L. Swart. Absent : S. Wiers, S. Klemp, R. Swanson. Third Grade First Row (1. to r.) : P. Lush, M. Willis, L. Unzicker, R. L. Shlarp, M. Nannenga, T. Coffer, S. Williams, R. Fase, R. Coberly. Second Row : T. Abbring, G. Hamstra, R. Carter, M. Dexter, K. Kielema, D. Grevenstuk, C. Cheever, Mrs. Hanenburg. Third Row : C. Patzchke, J. Swart, L. Klemp, L. Bailey, T. Wright, H. Van Keppel, A. Story. Fourth Row: R. A. Belstra, R. M. Belstra, R. Nuss, R. Stater, G. Klemp, M. Swart, R. Nannenga, M. Kingma, J Zeck. Absent: Edward Swanson, Raymond Cooper, Norman Streveler. Second Grade First Row (1. to r.) : K. Barker, R. Schlarp, M. DeKock, C. Goff, C. Hamstra, J. Justice, A. Unzicker, D. Grevenstuk, R. Bunning, T. Fritts. Second Row: M. Story, G. Taylor, D. Van Meerten, R. Doud, J. Zylstra, L. De Young, J. Van Keppel, J. Van Keppel, J. Boender. Third Row : E. Evers, E. Stater, B. Jabaay, T. Kaluf, D. Mak, L. Hanenberg, D. Crawford, B. Schaefer, J. Wright, G. Woudema, E. Toppen. Absent: R. Luttrell, F. Vander Molen. First Grade First Row (1. to r.) : S. Williams, R. Marshall, H. McDaniel, D. Lonsberry, C. Hoffman, C. Kooy, A. Nannenga, H. DeBruin, M. Coberly, J. Kelly, B. Dunham, J. O’Brian. Second Row : K. McElroy, E. McElroy, W. Hamstra, W. Hastie, M. Kaluf, N. McCoy, M. Hoffman, M. Justin, M. Coffer. Third Row: M. Van Wienen, M. Nannenga, J. DeYoung, R. Van Meerten, L. True, R. Benoit, J. Lush, G. Jones, R. Dunham, F. Erwin. Fourth Row : R. Nannenga, W. Swart, R. Kaper, C. DeFries, B. Groet, E. Dunham. Absent : E. Wiers, R. Zylstra, J. Wright, R. Wright. Annua I Staff First Row (1. to r.) : S. Kearney, A. Moolenaar, B. Rowen, M. Sekema, T. DeFries, D. Story, E. Osting. Second Row: M. Black, M. Peterson, B. Wright, N. Jabaay, B. Recker, S. Hart, Mr. Moore. Third Row : J. IntVeld, N. Abbring, H. Kingma, F. Belstra, J. Ruisard, R. Anderson, R. Muraida, R. Henrichs. Library First Row (1. to r.) : D. Story, B. Punter, J. De- Bruin, A. Klemp, I. Muraida, A. Vandermolen. Second Row: M. Peterson, Miss Rolling, E. Nannenga, A. Klip, D. Schoonveld, M. Hamstra, D. Kearney, M. Sekema, D. Kaluf, B. Gorbet, M. Schoonveld. Third Row : R. Kelly, E. Willis. News Staff First Row (1. to r.) ; B. Terpstra, B. Rowen, A. Moolenaar, E. Osting, S. Hart, F. Belstra, Miss Gundy, M. Black. Second Row: B. Wright, K. Sauer, M. Curtin, J. Burger, M. Sauer, E. Nannenga. Third Row : J. Boezeman, B. Sekema, S. Cheever, B. Cheever. Chorus First Row (1. to r.) : B. Stangle, B. Rowen, M. Curtin, S. Kearney, A. Moolenaar, Miss Mann, J. Speechley, K. Anderson, M. Curtin, B. Schwanke, E. Barker. Second Row : V. Mak, A. Rowen, J. De Bruin, D. Kearney, L. HoffmaiJ, M. Hamstra, I. Muraida, E. Hoffman, M. Schoonveld, E. Osting, D. Story, M. Crain. Third Row : K. Sauer, A. Klemp, B. Punter, F. Cheever, S. Hart, W. Walstra, M. Sekema, J. Schu- ringa, H. Boersma, M. Sekema, G. Belstra. Fourth Row : J. Swart, E. Vander Molen, L. Evers, C. Hock- ney, A. Vander Molen, D. Mak, B .Terpstra, F. Bel- stra, H. Kingma, B. Wright, D. Kaluf, M. Black First Row (1. to r.) : B. Sekema, K. Sauer, C. Hockney, B. Terpstra, Miss Mann, H. Kingma, B. Rowen, J. Speechley. Second Row: L. Bricker, A. Moolenaar, E. Osting, J. Int Veld, L. DeKock, D. Kaluf, M. Sekema, C. Heimlech. Third Row : D. Chap- pell, F. Cheever, C. Swart, S. Hart, B. Wright, N. Chappell, N. Jabaay, M. Black. Boosters First Row (1. to r.) : B. Stangle, E. Osting. Second Row: A. Rowen, V. Mak, D. Story, H. Kingma, B. Terpstra, F. Belstra, B. Wright, S. Hart. Third Row: A. Moolenaar, M. Black, M. Sekema, B. Rowen, Miss Haas. Senior Yell Leade rs Left to right: Biddy Wri Hart. ght, Evelyn Osting, Shirley Junior Yell Leaders Left to right: Virginia Mak, Barbara Stangle, Alice Rowen. Football First Row (1. to r.) : R. Anderson, B. Marshall, L. DeKock, A. Swart, R. Henrichs, J. Ruisard. Second Row : D. Chappell, D. Peterson, C. Swart, G. Roorda, D. Swart, G. Nannenga, M. Peterson. Third Row : Coach Stucker, R. Muraida, B. Cheever, J. Fieldhouse, J. Bushman, B. Ely, N. Abhring, W. DeFries, Mr. Stangle. First Row (1. to r.) : H. Ruisard, D. Chappell, L. Schwanke, D. Peterson, Coach Stucker, R. Jones, J. Rowen, W. Roorda, J. Roorda. Second Row : J. Rui- sard, R. Anderson, G. Nannega, G. Roorda, R. Muraida, N. Abbring, M. Peterson, K. DeVries. Third Row : L. DeKock, R. Henrichs, B. Hoffman, J. Fieldhouse, A. Swart, B. Ely, D. Swart, B. Marshall, C. Swart. Basketball First Row (1. to r.) : B. Cheever, A. Lageveen, A. Belstra, C. Swart, K. DeVries. Second Row: Mr. Moore (coach), J. Rowen, D. Chappell, L. DeKock (mgr.), J. Boezeman, W. DeFries, Coach Stucker. I irst Row (1. to r.) : R. Anderson, B. Marshall, J. Fieldhouse, A. Swart, B. Hoffman, R. Henrichs. Second Row: Mr. Moore (coach), D. Peterson, D. Swart, Mr. Stacker (coach), Mr. Stangle, J. Ruisard, M. Peterson, L. DeKock (mgr.). ( )ur basketball team has had a new coach this year, namely, Mr. Stacker. e think he has done a good job for the first year. We lost the entire first team and a coaple of promising second team fellows by graduation and to the Services. Oar record now stands 9 won, 9 lost. ith Denny and Arnold hack in action and with three straight victories under oar belts we headed into the sectionals with plenty of spirit. D. Peterson R. Anderson M. Peterson J. Ruisard A. Swart W. Hoffman L. Marshall J. Fieldhouse R. Henrichs D. Swart BASKETBALL SCORES 1st Team 2nd Team We They North Judson 23 26 Mt. Ayr 23 27 Mt. Ayr 22 34 North Judson 33 35 Wheatfield 26 10 Wheatfield 41 22 Tefift 27 17 Tefift 40 10 Rensselaer 13 28 Rensselaer 34 54 San Pierre 24 13 Fair Oaks 38 42 La Crosse 5 38 San Pierre 32 35 Fair Oaks 19 18 La Crosse 30 27 Tefift 48 20 Tefift 35 14 Crown Point 19 21 Tefift (K.V.T.) 32 17 St. Joe 10 19 Mt. Ayr (K.V.T.) 29 28 Fair Oaks 10 12 San Pierre Wheatfield 19 17 (K.V.T.) finals 25 38 Knox 18 32 Crown Point 24 51 Hebron 23 14 St. Joseph 23 43 Fair Oaks 28 35 Wheatfield 58 30 Knox 36 35 Hebron 54 14 First Team Basketball A. Belstra 25 Individual Scores D. Peterson .... 15 R. Anderson 161 K. De Vries ... 16 B. Marshall 125 J. Tysen 5 B. Hoffman 112 D. Swart 54 A. Swart 112 J. Fieldhouse 23 R. Henrichs 72 C. Swart 40 T. Ruisard 12 T. Rowen 14 D. Swart - - - 15 f. Boezman 10 Second Team Basketba 11 B. Cheever ... 3 Individual Scores H. Ruisard ... 2 D. Chappell 67 M. Peterson . 10 I DeMOTTE GRADE BASKETBALL For the first game, we went to Tefift. They won 27 to 25 in a very close game. The next game was with Tefift here. This time we won 26 to 25 in a real thriller. After that Kniman came here for a game, and we won 18 to 10. Andy Systema was on the beam today and made all 18 points. We went over to Wheatfield and beat ’em — 28 to 17. Next we took a journey to Kniman and came hack with a defeat. Lost 18-12. Then we went to Rensselaer on Friday night and took a licking 40 to 8. Here is a list of the fellows on the grade team : George Meyers, Cecil Meyers, Andy Systma, Denzil Barker, Lawrence Ter- borg, Paul Henricks, Marty Hoffman, Kenneth Heimlich, and Don Fieldhouse. SECTIONAL EXTRA! EXTRA! Remington nips DeMotte to take Sectional crown. In the final game of the Sectional DeMotte put up a hard fight but couldn’t quite make it. At the end of the first half DeMotte was behind 27-18. When the third quarter ended, DeMotte trailed by five points. We kept coming up and several times were only one point behind. With 2 minutes to go Remington hit two sleeper shots and a foul to win by the score 51-45. Before the tourney DeMotte was given little chance of winning the Sectional, but quite a few people were surprised at how far we went. We just hope the fellows next year do better and win the Sectional crown. DEMOTTE (35) ST. JOSEPH (34) B. F.T. B. F.T. Anderson 4 4 Spresser 6 1 Hoffman . _.3 1 Redden _ _.o 0 A. Swart __.3 2 Lecher ... 1 2 D. Swart 1 6 Hermansen ...0 0 Ruisard — 2 0 Serewicz ...4 2 Henrichs 1 0 Eder . .. 3 0 Chappell _ 0 0 Ritter ... 0 0 Kasperan 0 1 DEMOTTE (35) KENTLAND (32) Anderson .3 4 Rocher 2 1 Hoffman _ 4 4 Barce ... 3 0 Ruisard .0 0 Plunkett 1 0 A. Swart ...A 2 Sammons ......1 1 Henrichs .. 0 0 McAlexander 2 0 D. Swart ..._1 1 Murphy 2 2 REMINGTON (51) DEMOTTE (45) Bahler 11 6 Hoffman —3 0 Chitter 1 4 Ruisard . _0 1 Risch ....0 3 Anderson — . 8 2 Fox 2 0 D. Peterson ___0 0 Peck 5 0 A. Swart ._ 3 4 Goad 0 0 M. Peterson ... ..... 0 0 Henrichs 9 2 C. Swart . .0 0 D. Swart 1 2 Chappell ...0 5 Junior Play OUR JUNIOR PLAY CAST, 1943-44 First Row (I. to r.) : A. Moolenaar, M. Black, S. Hart, Mr. Stangle, H. Kingma, E. Osting, B. Rowen. Second Row: W. Recker, R. Henrichs, F. Roorda, J. Fieldhouse, B. Ely, N. Jabaay. We presented our Junior Play, “For Pete’s Sake,’’ on March 31, 1944. The play was a huge success. s enior pi ay SENIOR PLAY CAST, 1944-45 First Row (1. to r.) : S. Kearney, T. DeFries, Miss Rolling, Mr. Moore, Miss Gundy, E. Osting, B. Rowen. Second Row : S. Hart, N. Abbring, B. Ely, F. Roorda, J. Fieldhouse, L. DeKock, R. Muraida, M. Peterson, M. Black. The Senior Class presented their annual class play, “One Delirious Night,” on December 8, 1944. This play also was a success. Home Ec. This year there were fifty-three girls enrolled in one of the best equipped Home Economics Departments in Jasper County. The units taught this year were : Planning, Preparing and Serving Meals ; Personal and Social Relations ; Relationsships in Home and Community Living ; Cloth- ing ; and Housing the Family. Chemistry The Chemistry Club is composed of the Students of the Chemistry Class with Mr. Moore as the teacher and sponsor. This club meets once a month in the shop for recreation and refreshments. Mr. Moore usually demon- strates the use of electrical equipment. The officers are Alice Moolenaar, president ; Henri- etta Kingma, secretary-treasurer. Commerce This fall, the Commercial Room was moved into the room which was used previously for the Library, ofif the right of the assembly. It is among one of the newly decorated rooms in the building. There is a wide branch of subjects offered in the commerce division: Advanced Commerce, Typing I, Shorthand I, Bookkeeping, and General Business. Throughout the year, the Advanced Commerce Class has been responsible for the printing of the school news and various jobs of this type for the school . Shop I The shop one class was made mainly from the Senior boys. Mr. Moore came to DeMotte in the fall of 1944 to teach shop and science. He brought with him his equipment to teach the boys of DeMotte. Shop II In Shop 2 we take up metal work. We have two metal lathes and other metal tools. In the large shop we have two forges, anvils and the usual tools. Welding Mr. Moore also brought with him to DeMotte two electric welders. He brought several welding helmets also. As soon as the weather permits we hope to take welding lessons in the large shop. I Shop Projects With the aid of Mr. Moore and with the use of his tools a wide assortment of projects were undertaken hv the students of DeMotte High School. The Girls are also making things in shop. Desks, end tables, serving trays, table lamps, pin-up lamps, fern stands, tables and many other projects were under construction during the year. All the boys and girls really appreciated the chance to “learn while do- ing.” Football Our football team did well this year, even though they lost three games. Two of these games lost were very close. Perhaos these games may have been won if LaVern DeKock and Don Peterson had not been absent because of injuries. The JO to 34 loss to Wheatfield killed DeMotte Hopes of sharing in the conference title, which was won by the undefeated Wheatfield team. Swart, Chappell, and Peterson will be back next year to give DeMotte a speedy, clever, and experienced backfield. We They Fair Oaks 58 12 Mt. Ayr 36 27 Knox 44 26 St. Joseph 18 44 Wheatfield 30 34 Wheatfield 13 16 Fair Oaks — conference games. 38 30 Track Last year was a fairly good year in track. In our first meet we met Wheatfield and won easily. Next we met Fair Oaks and won again. Then we went to Crown Point in a dual meet and won easily. Then came the County Track Meet. It was held here because of the condition of Rensselaer’s track grounds. Fair Oaks was first: 41 2 3 points, DeMotte 40 1 3, Rensselaer 29, Wheatfield 19, and Reming- ton 3. The Kankakee Valley Track Meet was held in North Judson. Results of the meet were: North Judson first, DeMotte second, Fair Oaks third, Wheatfield fourth, and Knox fifth. Calendar SEPTEMBER Tues. 5 — First day of school. Wed. 6 — Lovely weather. Thurs. 7 — Got caught writing notes — already. Fri. 8 — Hooray! first week’s over. Sat. 9 — Everybody doing home work??? Sun. 10 — Biddy Wright’s birthday. Birthday kiss for Bernie!! Mon. 11 — Florence Belstra ' s birthday. Tues. 12 — Wish school were out. Wed. 13 — Brain overworked. Thurs. Id — Great Northern Lights. Fri. 15 — William Recker’s birthday. Sat. 16 — Two days’ rest. Sun. 17 — Slept all day. Mon. 18 — Raked leaves after school. Tues. 19 — A lot of new romances lately. Wed. 20 — Late for Civics class again. Thurs. 21 — Bible Class tonight. Fri. 22 — Worked on the railroad. Sat. 23 — Listened to the Hit Parade. Sun. 24 — Went to church. Mon. 25 — Milt Peterson’s birthday. Joe enlisted in the Air Corps. Tues. 26 — Fiendish thoughts running through the Seniors’ minds. Wed. 27 — Freshman initiation. Poor Freshies! Thurs. 28 — Girls’ Phys. Ed. class waves at Mrs. Cook’s Danny Boy. Pri. 29 — -Yell leader elected. Sat. 30 — St. Joe football game. What a game ! OCTOBER Sun. 1 — Marilyn Sekema goes to the hospital. Mon. 2 — Stayed home to wash clothes today. Tues. 3 — Thelma De Fries’ birthday. Wed. 4 — Wore my new skirt and sweater. Thurs. 5 — Scrap paper drive. Fri. 6 — Football game with Knox. We won. Sat. 7— Working hard, as usual? Sun. 8 — Starting of fire prevention week. Mon. 9 — Bookkeeping getting easier, at last. Tues. 10 — P.T.A. meeting. Wed. 11 — I can’t study because of watching airplanes. Thurs. 12 — Columbus Day. Fri. 13 — Football game with Wheatfield. Sat. 14 — Just another Saturday. Sun. 15 — Went to church again. Mon. 16 — Shorthand still Greek to us. Tues. 17 — Non-conference football game with Wheatfield. Wed. 18 — Hate to go home — got our report cards. Thurs. 19 — Who hid teacher’s grade book? Fri. 20 — Last football game of the season — Fair Oaks. Sat. 21 — Everyone is working hard. Sun. 22 — Too late to go to church. Mon. 23 — Morning after the night before .... sleepy. Tues. 24 — Got our feet tangled up marching in Physical Ed. Wed. 25 — Group singing — someone sure was off tune. Thurs. 26 — Thinking about my Halloween get up. Fri. 27 — Decided to go to bed early for a change. Sat. 28 — My knees are shaking Sun. 29 — Had to lead C. E. tonight. Mon. 30 — Getting ready for the Carnival. Tues. 31 — Halloween Carnival. Shop windows soaped. NOVEMBER Wed. 1 — Met the gang in the resaurant up town. Thurs. 2 — Slept during English class. Fri. 3 — Freshmen Home Ec. Class made cookies — burned ’em. Sat. 4 — Went Christmas shopping. Sun. 5 — Johnny, Hank, and Tim went to Chicago on the bus. Mon. 6 — Senior play cast picked out. 1 lies. 7 — Mr. Huntington visited school. Wed. 8 — Chemistry Club organized. Thurs. 9 — Dorothy Story Engaged ! ! ! Fri. 10 — Had a basketball game at noon between 1st and 2nd teams. Sat. 1 1 — Armistice Day. Sun. 12 — Uncle John and Aunt Mary came to visit us. Mon. 13 — Dorothy’s Marine left. So sad. Tues. Id — P.T.A. meeting again. Wed. 15 — My brother came home on furlough. Thurs. 16 — Stayed out of school today to learn of army life. Eri. 17 — First basketball game of the season — Mt. Ayr. Sat. 18 — Basketball boys all got crew hair cuts. Sun. 19 — Went to see Aunt Mary. Mon. 20 — Five and a half months of school left, lues. 21 — Basketball game with North Judson. Wed. 22 — Marilyn’s birthday. Vacation begins. Thurs. 23 — Thanksgiving — went to a Hymn Sing. Fri. 24 — Frank’s birthday. Sat. 25 — Who did we see at the show ! Sun. 26 — I’d snowball Mr. Stucker, if T could find him. Mon. 27 — Found Mr. Stucker — I got snowballed. Tues. 28 — Basketball game at Wheatfield. We beat. Wed. 29 — Senior boys finally started doing their own Bookkeeping. Thurs. 30 — Thanksgiving again. Had turkey this time. DECEMBER Fri. 1 — Basketball game with TefTt. Another win! Sat. 2 — Oh ! Unhappy day, stomach still hurts. Sun. 3 — Went visiting and also to Sunday School. Mon. 4 — What ! Mondav again ? Tues. 5 — Basketball game at Rensselaer. Wed. 6 — Senior May cast went to Mary’s for supper. Thurs. 7 — Matinee performance of Senior Play. Fri. 8 — One Delirious Night (Senior Play). Sat. 9 — Seniors can breath easilv again. Sun. 10 — My boyfriend went with another girl. Boo hoo ! Mon. 11 — Deedle started a new style in men’s hats. Mr. Moore is model. Tues. 12 — P.T.A. meeting, Christmas Cantata given. Wed. 13 — Basketball game with Fair Oaks postponed. Thurs. 14 — Basketball boys stayed home and rested ( ?) Fri. 15 — Basketball game with San Pierre here. Sat. 16 — Who has Dick’s ring? Sun. 17 — Visited all side roads tonight. Why? Mon. 18 — Bushy gets his face washed. Well, it needed it. Tues. 19 — Basketball game with LaCrosse there. Wed. 20 — Played postponed Basektball game with Fair Oaks. Thurs. 21 — Went to Choir Practice at night. Fri. 22 — Out for Christmas vacation. Sat. 23 — Wrapped Christmas presents. Sun. 24 — Norman Abbring’s birthday. Mon. 25 — What lovely Christmas gifts. Marilyn’s engaged ! Tues. 26 — Used my new basketball. Wed. 27 — Went to Chicago with my girl friend. Thurs. 28 — Shirley’s birthday. Fri. 29 — Farewell party for Bill E., went skating in Hammond. Sat. 30 — Gosh ! vacation nearly over. Sun. 31 — Went to church, Sunday School, and C. E. JANUARY 1 — Happy New Year. 2 — We see many new Christmas presents at school. 3 — Bill Ely left for the Air Corps — Exams. 4 — Berniece’s birthday. Sweet 17 ! 5 — Played Tefft. Who was with whom after the game? 6 — Snow plow worked overtime today. 7 — Cold weather. Brrr. 8 — Can’t get used to writing 1945. 9 — P.T.A. meeting again. 10 — Dick ' s birthday. He’s 18. 11 — First night of the KVT at Fair Oaks. 12 — DeMotte beat Tefft in our first game. 13 — John’s birthday. DeMotte beat Mt. Ayr in the afternoon game and lost to San Pierre at night. Denny has a broken nose and Arnold a broken foot. 1-1 — Went to church. 15 — Another blue Monday, very blue. 16 — Nobody expelled — yet. Jim leaves for Navy. 17 — Wish I could lose my Bookkeeping book. 18 — Herbie serves as a guinea pig for Chemistry Lab. 19 — Basketball game with Crown Point there. 20 — Basketball game with St. Joe there. 21 — Two hearts broken today or tonight, rather. 22 — Week-end blues. 23 — Two hearts mended. 24 — Annual business managers went out for ads. 25 — Jim’s birthday. 26 — Fair Oaks basketball game here. 27 — Dorothy Story’s birthday. 28 — Dented the fender on Dad’s car. 29 — Evelyn’s birthday. Sweet 18. 30 — Basketball game with Wheatfield here. 31 — Roosevelt’s birthday. What, Democrats? FEBRUARY Thurs. 1 — Chemistry class worked on annual. Fri. 2 — Juniors picked out their play. Sat. 3 — Stucker’s car is overhauled. It needed it. Sun. 4 — Barbara’s birthdav. Mon. 5 — Oh ! what a pretty compact Barbara has. Tues. 6 — Senior pictures taken — no cameras broken. In the after- noon we journeyed to Hammond. Wed. 7 — Teachers very angry with the Seniors. Why? Thurs. 8 — Shirley switched men. Fri. 9 — Knox basketball game here. Sat. 10 — Mr. Stucker ran into a truck (or vise versa). Sun. 11 — Saw four cars parked by the graveyard. Crowded. Mon. 12 — Mixed chorus practicing hard for P.T.A. Tues. 13 — P.T.A. meeting. Grade basketball game with Kniman. Wed. 1-1 — Valentine ' s Day — ah, he loves me. Thurs. 15 — Seniors picture proofs come back from studio. Fri. 16 — Hebron basketball game here. Sat. 17 — Listened to Barn Dance and Metropolitan Opera. Sun. 18 — Slept nearly all day. Had a date at night. Mon. 19 — Girls’ Basketball Tourney. Tues. 20 — Chemistry Lab. is not blown up yet. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Wed. 21 — Got wet feet walking in mud puddles. Thurs. 22 — First day of Sectional Tourney. Fri. 23 — Sectional Tourney. Sat. 24 — Results of Tournev become known. Happy? Sun. 25 — -Went to Sunday School. Mon. 26 — Juniors all studying hard on their play. Tues. 27— Trying to learn my oration. Wed. 28 — This is gonna be one of my bad days. MARCH Thurs. 1 — Gave my debate in Civics. Fri. 2 — Worked for Mr. Stucker on the track. Sat. 3 — Fixed my bike for the summer. Sun. -1 — Nels said Good Bye to his girl friends. Mon. 5 — Wish school were out. Or do I ? Tues. 6 — Went bike riding after school. Wed. 7 — Group singing. Mr. Stucker wouldn ' t sing a solo. Thurs. 8 — Civics test. Wonder if I’ll pass. Fri. 9 — Never too old to learn. Failed Civics. Sat. 10 — Cleaned house. Sun. 11 — Went to a show. Saw Bob Hope. Mon. 12 — Had some potato chips — they’re pretty good. Tues. 13 — P.T.A. meeting. Gave orations. Wed. 1-1 — School’s almost over. Thurs. 15 — Warm weather. Think I’ll get my tennis racket. Fri. 16 — Grade Operetta. Sat. 17 — St. Patrick’s Day. Everybody wears green. Sun. 18 — June in March. Mon. 19- — Spring fever. I don’t feel like studying. Tues. 20 — Saw an educational movie. Wed. 21 — Wonder if Bernie likes Algebra????? Thurs. 22 — Studied hard for once — test coming soon. F’ri. 23 — Let the air out of Teacher’s tire. Sat. 24 — Went rabbit hunting — no rabbits. Sun. 25 — Palm Sunday. Sang in the church choir. Mon. 26 — Brink must be practicing for track. Tues. 27 — Sent out of class talking. Wed. 28 — Got caught sliding down banisters. Thurs. 29 — Went shopping for a new Easter bonnet. Fri. 30 — Had chicken for supper. Sat. 31 — Went to bed early so I could attend Sunrise Service. APRIL Sun. 1 — April Fool’s Day — Easter Sunday. Mon. 2 — Lots of fools in school. Tues. 3 — Late for school. Wed. 4 — Wish this were Saturday. Thurs. 5 — Teacher late — ate my lunch in Eng. class. Fri. 6 — Why is Sue so blue today. Sat. 7 — Cleaned house again today. Very monotonous. Sun. 8 — Milton had a good time tonight. What doing? Mon. 9 — P.T.A. meeting. Exhibit tonight. Tues. 10 — Went for a walk. What lovely weather. Wed. 11 — School will soon be out. 1 hurs. 12 — Cal got to school on time for a change. Fri. 13 — Played tennis at noon. Sat. 14 — All Seniors jittery about tomorrow night. Sun. 15 — Baccalaureate. I’ll miss the gang after graduation. Mon. 16 — Shop boys taking projects home today. Tues. 17 — Exams for kids in school. Wed. 18 — Slept late this morning. Thurs. 19 — Decorating gym for Commencement. Fri. 20 — Commencement. Good Bye, Class. JOKES After an insulting remark, Brink says to Alice: “You know, that crack reminds me of a story. ‘Once upon a time a fox desired very much to catch and eat a duck but couldn ' t find him. One day the duck found a large piece of baloney and ate it. He was then feeling pretty good and started to quack and make a lot of noise. Well, the fox found and ate him up!’ There’s a moral in this story for you.” Alice: “What is it?” Brink : “Never open your mouth when it is full of baloney.” Ray — “How are you ?” Joe — “Oh, I’m about even.” Ray — “How’s that?” Joe — “I figure I owe as many people as I don’t owe.” Mr. Stucker— “Biddy, are you in Eng- lish IV?” Biddy — “No, not now.” Mr. S. thinking she was kicked out — “Why?” Biddy — “Because I’m here in Civics.” Hank seeing Brink carry two books to Chemistry. “Do you figure on reading both them books ?” Brink absentmindedly replies : “No, only two of them.” Shirley — “How are you feeling today?” Evelyn — “About like 6 days.” Shirley — “How’s that?” Evelyn — “A little week.” (weak) Mr. Moore — “Don, what is gravita- tion ?” Don Peterson — “Gravitation is that which if there were none we would all fly away.” Mr. Stangle — “What is the definition of an angle?” Stub Bricker — “An angle is a triangle with only two sides.” Mr. Stucker — “Bill, what is guerilla warfare?” Bill Recker — “Guerilla warfare is where men ride on guerillas.” We reserve this space to thank those advertisers who have helped to make this annual possible. 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