Eaton High School - Norseman Yearbook (Eaton, IN)

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NANCY HANKS LINCOLN STATE MEMORIAL FRENCH LICK WHITE- WATER CANAL Seniors Set Tradition The seniors set a tradition when they took the first eighth grade tr ip to Wy- andotte, Indiana. The pictures show some of the places visited on the trip. The class traveled on a school bus, which was loaded with three in a seat plus suitcases, lunches, and cameras. Eliminating the crowded condi- tions, it proved to be quite a successful trip, and has been continued by following eighth grade classes. WYANDOTTE CAVE (left) INTERIOR OF CEDAR BAPTIST CHURCH, (above) EXTERIOR OF THE CHURCH CONSTITUTIONAL ELM LIMESTONE QUARRY NEAR BEDFORD

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CLASS HISTORY The graduating class of 1961 excitedly entered Eaton School as first graders in the fall of 1949. The class was divided into two rooms, taught by Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Reynolds. This was the beginning. Progressing to the second grade, the class learned to write under the able direction of Mrs. Brammer and Mrs. Ditzenberger. As third graders, Mrs. Gladys Wilson and Mrs. Fredericks kept us busy learning the multiplication tables. Advancing to the fourth grade, the members of this class were given their first lessons in social studies by Mrs. Opal Wilson and again, Mrs. Fredericks. The fifth grade teachers, Mrs. Dutro and Mrs. Osenbaugh, continued to drill us in the three R ' s along with music and physical education. Upon entering the sixth grade, we were honored to have the first sixth grade basketball team, coached by Mr. Dutro. The other sixth grade teacher was Mrs. Shook. Thrilled at the prospect of entering junior high, the class chose Ted Studebaker, Fred Hollowell, Jerry Witter, and Fred Whited to head the seventh grade class. As sponsors, we selected Mrs. Heeter and Mr. Bixler. Seventh grade cheerleaders were Janet Duff and Elaine Poe. Accustomed to the assembly, we began the eighth grade by electing Joann Gregory, John Smith, and Kay Brinkley as our officers. Cheering for our basketball team, which was runner- up in the eighth grade tourney, were Janet Duff and Kay Brinkley. The boys on the basketball team also took a trip to Hamilton, Indiana for a week end, where they were opposed by the Hamilton eighth grade basketball team. A tradition was established this year when we took the first overnight trip to Wyandotte Cave and toured Southern Indiana as a part of our history course. Our sponsor was Mrs. Grond, but Mr. Bixler planned the trip. Hopefully becoming freshman, the class was at last in high school. Ted Studebaker, John Smith, Kay Brinkley, Karen Sipe, and Fred Whited were elected to lead the class with the assistance of Mrs. Altermatt, our sponsor. The basketball team was cheered by Gloria Blair, Janet Duff, Kay Brinkley, and Phil Jones Holeman. As sophomores, excitement was aroused when the long awaited class rings were ordered. The officers, Bob Masters, John Smith, Kay Brinkley, Elaine Poe, and Fred Whited and our sponsor, Mr. Huffman, worked hard to make this year a success. Our first real money-making project was started when we ordered a large supply of lightbulbs. Quite a number of sophomore boys were members of the baseball, basketball, and track teams who won the county competi- tion in 1959. Becoming juniors was a big task. To help direct the activities were officers Ted Studebaker, Dave Benadum, Kay Brinkley, Elaine Poe, and Roberta Carder; and sponsor, Mr. Morris. The class play, The Little Dog Laughed , directed by Mr. Marlot Williams, was presented on April 20, after many long hours of preparation and rehearsals. The prom given for the seniors was entitled Oriental Paradise and was held at the Moose Lodge in Hartford City. As a prelude to our senior year, we began selling concessions while the seniors were on their trip. Our most memorable year began in September, 1960. We started the year off with a bang by having a work day, which consisted of washing school buses, trucks, and cars, along with other odd jobs around the house. Magazines were sold to add to our treasury. A turkey raffle, cake walk, and concessions were projects at the Fall Festival. A part of this activity packed year was the ordering of invitations, name cards, and senior pictures. The senior play was Father Knows Best , directed by Mrs. Barbara Morgan. Work days and other money making projects followed until our trip was financed. Mr. Morris and Miss Cochran were our patient sponsors who worked with officers, Ted Studebaker, Dave Benadum, Kay Brinkley, Nancy Burres, and Gloria Blair. The juniors presented a prom in our honor during the month of May. The class of 1960 received diplomas on May 10 after twelve years of toil and a wonderful senior trip. This was the end of the beginning . 24

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MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Perched on the top of the ladder of success is Dave Benadum, with Ruth Ann Whittig eagerly climbing to reach the top . FRIENDLIEST Gloria Blair is the lucky girl receiving a coke from chic Fred Hollowell. BEST DRESSED Grooming certainly isnt a problem for Elaine Poe and Jim Gruwell. ii; (