Eaton High School - Norseman Yearbook (Eaton, IN)

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rq0nu l4GV'O 'S E THE REASON LIHY K we Lest Tho Sectional 1 By Jane Norrick Dot, dot, dot, dash! The cat's out of the bag! Here is the solu- tion--the real reason that we dldn't win the sectional. Flash! New creations direct from Paris! Via Norway! The popular color trend in March is purple and gold!!! Upon their arrival, girls were screaming, boys yelling,--WSave one for me,W WI want one too.WThe faculty, acting as the well known traffic coppers, rushed to the scene in the upper hall! People crowded around Coach Hall as if he actually had a car- load of T-bone steaks or two pounds of butter for sale. In- stead, much to my chagrin--for I was rushing with-the rest of the mob--he was only selling 'beanies' made up in the school's colors! Yes, all three styles were par- ading around through the halls and in the class rooms atop the skulls of little boys, big boys, little girls, big girls, seniors and fire graders alike! I never saw such a profusion of colors in what started out -as just an ordinary school day in my life!!! First, there was the 'sailor' --gold with purple tassels and num- erals which was worn by some .et a haughty angle over one eye, and precariously on of the cranium. by others, hung the back portion Next came the 'high-schoolersW type known among as the Wjeep hat.W This Wjeep hat' resembles the jockey hat in that it has a tipped -bill and is topped with a sauoey button. It was quite a favorite with the ladies since they could cast an irresistable glance toward the fellows in the study hall, while being shielded by its ,perky bill. Need1esE4to- say, this camouflaging device was not appreciated by the faculty. Younger students selected the Wbes ie to help the express their enthusiasm for the local high school quintet in the sec- t1Ona1e Now, why weren't these fine bits of beautifying array ra- tioned? le all wanted one! Why don't you suppose the 'yen' for the team to win was just as great and ardent in Gurvls Conner as in Barbara Cochran? But, then I realize Coach Hall just d1dn't have the time nor the rigorous health necessary to run up to Washington ,on the crowded trains and discuss this' w1th'a 0.P.A. Director Bowled. Since the supply of hats was sc inadequate to ihe fCon't top of next column! . demand, our morale was low! Our hard-fighting Horsemen were de- know that our out-played that all the zealous WbeanisW!!! fMy I say1ng?????? feated!!! I JuSt team could have Royerton bunch if rooters nad had a Gosh!!! What am 30 and 75.1 HUNUD The Eaton High School honor roll as released for February is as follows: non Seniors: ' Barbara Cochran 12 pts. 4 sds. Ilah Addington 1 ll W 4 W Jane Norrick 10 W 4 W Wilma Brinson 9 W Q 4 'W Mary Jane Cox 9 W 4 W Karl'Dix 9 W 4 W 'David Riebeling 9 W 4 W Jane Rarick 8 W 4 W John Thomas B W 4 W Juniors: Betty Ann Cochran 12 pts. 4 sds. Barbara Ziglar ll W 4 W Marthedel Fisher 10 W -4 W Margaret Miller 10 W 4 W Joyce Gourley 8 W 4 W Mary Jane McKinley 8 W 4 W Sophomores: Margaret Mitchell ll pts. 4 sds. Dorothy Snodgrass 11 W 4 W Barbara Nixon 15 W 5 W William Beuoy 10 W 4 W Barbers Dudelston 10 W 4 W Bobbie Applegate 9 W 4 W Pat Harmer 8 W 4 W Helen Todd 8 W 4 W Freshmen: Dick Culberson 9 pts. 4 eds. William Knots 9 W 4 W Joyce Smith 9 W 4 W Mary Kettermen B W 4 W Eighth: Thomas Crooks ll pts. 4 sds. Peggie Phillips ll W 4 W Barbara Stewart 10 W 4 W Nelda Garner '10 W 4 W Phyllis Bailey -9 W 4 W Joyce Holdren 9 W' 4 W Gurvis Conner 8 W 4 W Dorothy Gilland B W 4 W B111 McCollum 8 W 4 W Ncndas Quirk 8 W 4 W Betty Reed 8 W 4 W Seventh: Dick Knots ll pts. 4 eds. Betty Schick 9 W 4 W Phyllis Smith 9 W 4 W Howard Reynolds B W 4 W Horace McClure B W 4 W NOTTCE Front.pageMstreamer,sub-heads, and article titles ,appearing in this issue were hand lprinted by a member of our own staff--Ilahl ' Addlngtoh. - y UBRARY NOTES? The Library has been greatly improved this year by the addi- tion of several new books--both fiction and non-fiction. Nom stu- dents oan findpleasure in reading some of the current war stories along with several current novelm At present 95 new books have been addednojmwhloh 18 havebeen bought with profits on English workbooks accumulated from the fines. The Library is and money payment of also well-stocked with various magazines, which are the most popular of 'L1fe,W WSeventeen,W and 'Readers' Dlgest.W There are now 19 current magazines on the shelves. with all of the reference books, our Library provides much help to those who seek various types of information. Approxi- mately 140 volumes have been re- bound by the Hickman Bindery in North Manchester. Consequently, the bright new covers have ln- oreased the popularity of these books. They have been brought back to life--so to speak. Those students .who act as ll- brarians receive training and ex- perlence in this field. They learn to work with our best sources of knowledge--books, and help others find this knowledge. Our Library is greatly appreci- ated now, and there are many pos- sibilities for its future growth. By Ilah Addington Particles u of dust floated lazily around the study hall. .Over .in the corner, a blonde ad. ded to her beauty, the basketball hero slept peacefully and drempt of high scores. The teacher dark eyed and somber, prose from the desk and passed between the aisles, pierc- ing each student with his feared gaze. Suddenly he estoppedl Stared! Exhaledl ,Shekel 'School is dismissed for the rest of the day because of trou- ble with the bo1ler.' 'E-e-e-yi e-el-o-a 1 ' and a tl-yi-yo!W P- p-,? f with a bang andfe buzz,'books were closed and preparations, such as buying that luscious hat at the corner shop, spading u .the garden, or playing basketball -with the gang, were made for the afternoon. When the bell rang at 11:55 the assembly staged the best kmk- off-of the year in-their rush to Join the ranks of the unemployed. Classes may come and classes may go, but the cafeteria must go on forever...... K

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EDITORIAL STAFF Edltor-in-Chief--Margaret Collins Associate Editor--William Huffman Art Editor -------- Margaret Miller -----------------------Harry Witt Sports Editor----Margaret Collins Society Editor ------- Jane Norrick Alumni Editor ------ Ileh Addington Feature Editors: Calendar ------------- Lois Watt Crumbs and Crackers ----------- ----------------Barbara Ziglar Orchids and Thorns ------------ ---------------Barbara Cochran Senior Class Reporter--J. Norriok Junior Class Reporter-A. Robinson Sophomore Class Reporter --------- ----------------------Rcsalee Dix Freshman Class Reporter ---------- -------------------Dick Culberson Eight Grade Reporter ------------- ------------------Barbara Stewart Seventh Grade Reporter ----------- -----------------------Dick Knots Grade Reporter ------ Mfles Jackson BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager- ---------------- ----------------Betty Ann Cochran Circulation Manager-Wilma Brinson Typlsts and Feature Reporters? Ilah Addington Jane Joslin Wilma Brlnson Wanda Lowry Barbara Cochran Jane Norrick Margaret Collins Flora Simmons 'Msry,Dickson Frances Vance Rosemary Hollowell Bob Walters Faculty Advisors---Maxine Eastman ------- ------ ----- --Robert Gibson .J Q I sziaqrnlfs It ls an old tradition that green clovers always preview the ,coming of March 17th, for on that 'day 'we celebrate 'St. PatrickSs Day.' , St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland. He was born in England in 586 and died in 465. When he was sixteen years old some wild Irish men captured him and took him to Ireland where he spent six years as a swineherder. He later returned' to England and became a missionary. The Irish people called him back to Ireland where he established churches, missionaries, and Christianity. When 'he died an ancient stone chair, of the Rock of Chashel, was erected in' his honor. He founded over 300 churches and converted over 120,000 people. The clover came from the'pattern of the Shamrock leaf that meant 'Three in 0ne'. It is also claimed that on his death, March 17, 465, there was no night for twelve days. IMRS. NICCUM ADDED T0 STAFF t Mrs. Roy Niccum has been added to the cafeteria staff. 'We wel- ccme,Hrs. Nlccu . Ufot ' By Betty Ann Cochran During this war, we have heard many complaints about the minor inconveniences of our life--minon at least, compared with the dif- ficult times of those on the battlefields. Dad thinks it's 'outrageous' because s portion of his pay- check is taken for war bonds, never thinking of how much bonds 'are needed 'for war materials. Mother declares she 'just can't manage' without more sugar or some other rationed foods and thinks there's no need for such things being rationed. Sister 'can t possibly attend that party without a new dress' and can't find the kind she wants because .then labor -supply and materlals are decreased. Brother grumbles about not having enough gasoline or tires as he is not able totake the car as much as he'd like. He doesn't see any reason for gas- oline to be rationed and spoil his good times. Others that have to abide by the midnight curfew think it is 'simply uncalled for! They might get home earlier than they used to. Yes, there's ,a war going on, but sinceit 1sn't being fought on American soil the' majority of us think we shouldn't have to change very much from our peacetime living. A picture of real sacrifices was portrayed in a recent news- paper article. Fourteen women employees of Eli Lilly and Com- pany of Indianapolis volunteered to handle thousands of mice which the laboratory officials said, was a most hazardous job, The laboratory is trying to develpp a serum for a serious tropical disease, and with the experiments there is danger of infection. The serum is to be injected into the mice, and these women will work with them in a specially constructed department to which only volunteers will be admitted. Also, the dangerous nature ofthis work was explained to the employ- ees before the call for volunteers was made. These women and many others like them, are making all kinds of sacrifices today for the.bet- terment of the world and with the hope that this war will-end soon because of their efforts, inpart. We surely owe each one a debt of' gratitude. . The next: time we' start to 'gripe' about the 'poorer quality of this'orthe 'shortage of that' we should remember what a small bit we are giving up in compar- leon to that which so many others are giving--their all. ' Kstuart, Baslneok--Con' t X Several local senior boys found the meeting on engineering both educational and interesting. W.A. Knapp, Associate Dean of Engineering at Purdue University was speaker. Among other sessions attended by local Seniors were those on secretarial work, occupational therapy, agriculture, beauty cul- ture, costume design, personnel management, medical technology, home making and mechanics. Wesley Pierce, instructor of printing at Central-High School, showed members of the darn' Staff as well as many other members of the local Senior Class, through the print shop, where we saw the tournament issue of the 'Munson- 1an,' Central High School publi- cation, 'going to press.' OUR EAR By' Robert M. Gibson The end of another school year is rapidly approaching and it is wise at such a time to stop for a minute to take inventory to see what I as an individual student have really aocompollehed. Eight months of' my time are really worth something either in per- sonal development ' through the school experience or in dollars and oentslf employed in lndustry. Above all. things, this time should not have been wasted. Too many students are content to take the road of least resistance. This accounts for the great number of 'D' students in our school who are content to do just enough to get by. These are students who sleep if a little tired 'rather than do their work, read magazines and library books in study periods, see something funny and disturb the rest of the student body, miss school on the least excuse, are dlscourteous and ' inoonsiderate with their parents and teachers and complain about their grades--knowing full well they are capable of doing better. If you are one of those 'D' students who are content in merely getting by, this year--for the most part--has been a bed investment for you. The world is full of the common herd people represented by you students who -are Just getting by. What the world wants and is begging for is young men and women with ambition amlnxsllisenengzho Wan' 120 40 something worthwhile. Buch-youths are generally the leaders in the classroom I urge each of you, therefore, to think serious-, 'ly about this matter and remember it is never to late to mend your VEYB' '

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UM Jima., Girls and boys and teachers study history to learn about the past. Looking backward into the past is llke looking into the mirror in an automobile. It gives the glance backward so we can go forward, turn right or left, and avoid accidents. It helps us live in the present. If one of us were to enter Ball Memorial Hospital or any hospital the first thing the hos- pltal staff would do would be to take the history of the case. The doctors and nurses must know the history of your case ln order to prescribe what you need. So lt is with our state and nation. If we are to help our country to'the best of our ability, then we must have a true knowledge 'cf its history ln order to suggest the proper remedy. As we study history we learn about Perlcles, about Sm Francis, Erasmus, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We learn about their personality traits and characters. ' We know they did great deeds and were successful for definite reasons. They are examples to follow and too they teach us mistakes to avoid. World history gives us a world point of view, helps us under- stand and appreciate distant peo- . Our brothers and places friends and sons are in far understand them they cross over the thres- day we will be ples and away places. To when hold able to listen to them, talk with their talk more again some them, and enJcy if we have traveled through his- tory and geography to learn about these faraway places and peoples. In a future year when peace shall -come we can go to Europe or Indla cr China and our trip will mean 'eo much more when we know facts and interesting things about these places. Yes, history stret- ches our minds. It helps us co- operate and work for thatd one world, that better, happier, more secure tomorrow. . we want to be good citizens, citizens who vote. If we vote wisely, we will have, to1 know aboutthe problems and issues that -concern us all. Social science teaches us about these. From history we learn about freedom, democracy, and respect for the individual. As we learn about the deeds, the music, the art, and the writings of our country 'we are proud of the accomplish- ments and determine to reduce the number of mistakes. We shall ac- centuate the positive and elimi- nate the negative. lay history ever serve as a lamp to light our .lays .- L1 ...-q- no God, save us from being the bcaster and the bully and the angered and the self seekerln pad Cross five Just as important as the Red Cross care for the wounded is its work for those behind the lines, men who are going in or out of battle, and men in noncombatant jobs. The American Red Cross is now operating Um Wtrainmobiles,H- converted railway cars which fol- ,low the troops as far as the lines permit. Your Red Cross in 1t's great humanitarian work goes to the battle fronts, to enemy prison camps, to lonely outposts and to hospitals for the wounded. Your Red Cross gifts bring to your sons in distant lands a cheering word, a cup of American coffee, and assistance in time of trouble. Also too, from your Red Cross to world battlefields goes blood plasma to retain life in a badly wounded boy: surgical dressings to bind his hurts. NThe Red Gross is great U cause it reflects and is sustain- ed by an idea that is lodged in the consciousness of all people. That idea is the dignity of man, and the responsibility of all society toward its individual membersu was the statement of Basil 0'Conner, Chairman of the American National Red Gross. To keep the Red Cross at HIS side is the personal responsibil- ity of each American--for the American people are Rm Red Cross! March 5-6 was the date set for the Red Cross drive at Eaton High School. The following report has been. given: Teacher Grads Amount Mrs. Shock 6 34.25 Mrs. Ossnbaugh 5-6 5.56 Mrs. Wilson -4-5 2.65 Mrs. Wall 5-4 2.19 Mrs. Meyers 2-3 5,75 Mrs. Brammer 2 3.40 Miss Boyd 1 2.55 Irs. Reynolds l 5.57 Seniors 9,67 Juniors 5,59 Sophomores 5,00 Freshmen 4,44 Bth 9.15 7th 3.59 Janitors, faculty, etc. 8105.00 Total amount 167.86 . The total contribution for the Red Cross last year war 316l.78, lBubbles Concerto--0on'tl The Eaton L1on's Club spon- sored this program and a major portion of the proceeds will go toward the fund already estab- .lished for the purpose of erect- ing a community cabin on the high VF 'Q ffff ,.5r ' Gif TIPS FROM THE OLD TROOPER 'Tis not the loud whistle that makes the locomotive go--It is the silent steam.' Spring is in the air again-- Sprlng, that's the season when a young man's fancys lightly turn-- he Ag. Department is really bringing the honors to old Eaton: more power to them--How's about that waste paper on the floor of the assembly: Yes, those rows on south sldeg--namely the seventh and eighth grades.--Sure would have been nice if Central could have gone to the state tourney.-- From the report I guess they did their best, but that wasn't good enough.--Now that we can get cut- doors again, don't forget to be careful about accidents on the school grounds.---Remember we had some bad ones last fall.--Just think, a short four more weeks of school.---Might not be a bad idea to check those grades again. ----- - You know anyone can start a race but it takes lots of courage to finish one.--You know that odor in the library has served its purpose.--Don't get me wrongg the library is to be used for a lib- rary and not for a loaflng Joint- See you again- --------- - 1 cftyyyml ,ta - It's like Wanda without Lavon, a hamburger without a coke, our teachers without their noon cof- fee, or' a dance without jitter- bugs. It's Room 19 without Gov- ernment class!! Every semester students have done meritorious work in Room 19 in Commercial Arithmetic, Latin and Government. A comparitively number of pupils are assem- to show their sympathy for large bled their beloved Room 19. Of course, everyone is upset about it. Wou1dn't you be hop- ping mad if your favorite room had been snatched from right un- der your nose by cld man weather? When you flnally nonchalantly mention to lr. Gibson the fact that it needs replastering so the rain won't drop on one's shoulder his face shows as much under- standing as the Sphinx. why, he's been here two years and the ceiling hasn't fallen yet! Why close the door and let th room fall into obscurity? lb not fix the Ncelling and veho every one that Eaton High know school campus. Ii, . I WLU gm ugggftp Regex its rooms?,A , '