Edison High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Lake Station, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1944 volume:

pflssinG in r DEDICATION AND TRIBUTE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ATHLETICS ACTIVITY PROGRAM ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS FOREWORD The publication of this year’s Edisonian marks the conclusion of another successful year and the fare- well of one more senior class to its Alma Mater. We hope that it will ful- fill every tradition, preserve every memory, and bring a few smiles in these troubled times. To all the seniors, the staff wishes good fortune in their venture in life. To the student body go sin- cere thanks for all their cooperation. To the administration and faculty, es- pecially Mrs. Chapman and Miss Hartley, we extend our grateful appreciation for assistance in producing this book. A TRIBUTE In a spirit of sober reflection and justifiable pride, this book is respect- fully dedicated to the forner students and to the faculty members of Edison High School who ore willingly giving themselves to the service of their country in this time of national crisis. On the far-finny battlcfronts of the world, in all branches of military service, on the production lines and in industries geared to wartime denanos, in the labora- tories and offices, and in the schools of a nation determined to prosocuto success- fully the present conf Hct — these people hove nobly responded in a true patriotic spirit to yuarantoc to posterity a contin- uance of the American Way of Life with- out stopping to count the cost, which, for many, may be the supreme sacrifice. They ore yiviny freely of themselves for the national ideals they love dearly. In yrateful tribute to these Edison Hiyh School students, alumni, and faculty this book is affectionately dedicated. MR. BAILEY Thirteen years In the East Gary Schools: That is but one of the achievements of Virgil I. Bailey, superintendent of the schools. During his first two years in East Gary, Mr. Bailey served as Prin- cipal of Columbus School, and the next two years as Principal of Edison High: then he was appointed Superintendent. He is a graduate of Central Normal, and holds a Master ' s Degree from Indiana University. Mr. Bailey ' s deep Interest in civic affairs and in the welfare of the youth of the community is evidenced in a number of ways. MR. STROUBE At the helm of Edison High School is F. R. Stroube, principal. For two years he served as science teacher and physical education director before he was appointed principal in 1935. Multitudinous details of all descriptions are handled through his office. Mr. Stroube holds the B. S. and M. S. degrees from Indiana Univer- sity. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Three board members, with the superintendent, are responsible for keeping -the wheels of East Gary ' s educational system running smoothly. The members are John P. Klmnell, John K. Coulter, and Louis H. Dault. Stretching the budget to run the school system efficiently, providing facilities such as books, furniture, and laboratory equipment, appointing trained teachers — these are but a few of the problems that confront the board members. HILDA CHAPMAN DOYLE 0- BALI FF LURA WI66INS IONA CRISMAN NOT PICTURED ROSEMARY FILES HELEN KURTTI PAUL WAGNER ClARFMCE VANDERKOLK Mr. Bailey ' s interest in bettering East Gary schools and his patient expla- nation of a theorem in solid geometry. 9 Mr. Stroube always busy with students in trouble, tardies, hooky players, and absentees . Mrs. Chapman teaching students there are other words in the Latin language besides Ego amo te. Miss Hartley clicking a typewriter. Mr. Baliff making our boys real athletes. Mrs. Rathburn ' s ability to have those delicious aromas float through the hall when we are s_o hungry. Mrs. Crisman helping us to eliminate such words as ain ' t and orh from our vocabulary. Miss Files trying to get the band to play as a concert band should. Mr. Turner watching us in chemistry and just hoping we wouldn ' t blow the school off the map. Mr. Vander Kolk taking over in chemistry after Uncle Sam called Mr. Turner. Mrs. Brown digging up References for us in the library. Mrs. Wiggins rushing to get her work done so she might Go West. Miss Kurtti serving os director of the band the first semester. r t H s O sj L u JAMES FREDERICK Q CLASS 0 MARY PRINCE PRINCESS ROBERT LEE SWIET Bob t . NOIIMA SC HUFF NAUTlE PRISCILLA OALLT SUSANNA JACOB CONNIE KARRAS LA JAKE CON ASK ■ RONALO SILVERTHOKN SILLY LUELLA SIMONSON CUE PHYLLIS SMITH PH YL LOUIS STRP C LOUIE ROPE R T TANNER BOB MARGARET THOMPSON ANNIE MARIAN THORNE ME 5 A - ATxS ROBERT MVJNRO SOB fit LAWRENCE VIZENA LARRY SENIOR PHILOSOPHY Commencement brings thoughts of the end of happy, care- free times, thoughts of busy likable teachers, and thoughts of close cherishable friendships. All these will be brought to a close when we are graduated, but in this complex world a conclusion always brings a larger opening. When we were six, we left our toys and long naps for grade school. Later we departed from the fundamental prin- ciples to study more advanced subjects in high school. During each of these steps we broadened our intellectual capacity as well as our view of life- in general. Yet each time we progressed, we had a fooling of leaving something be- hind k Unconsciously we took everything with us in the form of, not only memories, but also lessons. Each step was essen- tial for the lessons it taught As we prepare to bid high school farewell, we must remem- ber that we are merely enlarging ourselves in order to grow into men and women of whom America can well be proud. ACTIVITY CENSUS Senior Information Do you ever stop to wonder just where those busy seniors are going, what they arc doing, what positions they have held, and what honors they have won? Well hero are all the answers.. Bob Baker has played on both the B and Varsity basket- ball teams, was a member of the baseball team two years, and was one of the Junior Play cast. Robert Barry ' s activity has Centered mostly in the band and in the solo and ensemble contests. He too was in the Junior Ploy and a member of the track team. Bernard Boylan played with the band when he was a fresh- man, was a member of the Commercial Club one year, was an actor in the Senior Play, and was a member of the track team. Lillian Campbell, a member of the Sunshine, Commercial Club, and Eagle Feathers staff, has an enviable record--100$ attendance for the four years in high school. Mildred Courtney, a member of Sunshine, Commercial Club, and Eagle Feathers staff, made her debut as an actress in the Senior Play. Priscilla Dault--Sunshlnc, G.A.A., Commercial Club, Eagle Feathers staff, and Junior and Senior ploy casts--served as a cheerleader through her four years in Edison. She has Be en vice-president of the G. A. A.; also she was secretary of her class in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. James Frederick, senior president, has been outstanding in participation in athletics-- B team when a sophomore. Varsity when a junior and senior, and wrestling when a fresh- man. He served as secretary-treasurer of ' the E Mon ' s and associate editor of Eagle Feathers, participated in the Latin Contest, and was a merahor of both Junior and Senior play casts. Susanna Jacob is a member of the Sunshine Society, the Commercial Club, and the bond. She has served as associate editor of the Eaglo Feathers staff, and both secretary and treasurer of the band. Connie Karras--Sunshine Society, Commercial Club, Eagle Feathers staff, Junior and Senior plays--was vice-president of Sunshine, and president of her class when a junior. Bcttyc Karsa ' s activities have included Sunshine Society, Commercial Club, Eaglo Foathcrs staff, and Senior Play. Baseball team for three years, B team one year. Varsity team two years, E Men ' s Club, and Junior Play--that describes Jim Kinsey. Stanley Kosinski went out for track in his senior year. Mary Prince served her class as Freshman president, Sophomore treasurer, and Senior secretary. She also has in- cluded Sunshine Society, Commercial Club, Eagle Feathers Staff, Band vice-president, and solo contest. Norma Schleff had the honor of attending Sunshine Camp and serving as Sunshine president. Also she is Senior vice- president, Commercial Club vice-president, and a member of the Eagle Feathers 3tnff, She took a role in both Junior and Senior class plays. Another athlete--frcshnan basketball, Varsity team for two years, track for two years, E Men ' s Club — that ' s Ronald Silverthorn, Phyllis Smith has been in the Sunshine Society, Commercial Club, Eagle Feathers staff, chorus, Senior Play, and the G.A.A. of which she is treasurer. Luella Simonson i3 a member of Sunshine, Commercial Club, and Eagle Feathers staff. She also was in the cast for both Junior and Senior plays. Robert Lee Swift--band, solo and ensemble contests, Junior and Senior plays, Senior treasurer, track team, B team one year, and cheer leader one year. ■ V Robert Tanner was out for track during his Junior and Senior year. Anna Margaret Thompson was a member of Commercial Club, Sunshine Society, and G.A.A. Marian Thorne attended Sunshine Camp, was Freshman treas- urer, Sophomore president, Junior treasurer, Sunshine secretary. Sunshine treasurer. Commercial Club secretary and then president. Eagle Feathers editor, band member, actress in both the Junior and the Senior plays, and member of the flute trio. Lawrence Vizena has been out for track two years. Bob Munro was another one active in a thletics--Freshman basketball, U B U team for two years, track for two years, base- ball one year, and a member of E Men’s Club. Bob also was in the Senior Play. ' WAY BACK WHEN— --we entered the halls of dear Edison High, there were many doubts as to whether we would all stick it out or not. In 1940 we came here with a bountiful group of forty- three, and at the end of the first semester we had the pleasure of adding thirteen mid-year students to our studious group. We were led during this trying year of getting acquainted and making a name for ourselves by a group of popular young en- thus lasts --name ly: Roy Courtney, president; Mitchell Bobrow- ski, vice-president; Priscilla Dault, secretary; Jack Coulter, treasurer. Roy and Jack were mid-year students, so after they left us at the close of the first semester, Mary Prince and Marion Thorne wore elected president and treasurer, respect- ively. We had a lot of fun during this first year, and most of the possibilities in this area wore exhibited at our class party held in the Gym, November 30. Miss Nelson and Mrs. Brown, our class sponsors, helped plan a very enjoyable even- ing spent in playing bunco and ping-pong, and in dancing. Well, here again l Our dobut had been mode and we were known as The Sophomoros. The class census, os taken at the beginning of the year, showed a decrease of five in our total enrollment. During this year our country entered the war and this of course affected our class as well as other classes. Wo were led in our activities by Marian Thorne, president; Steve Demo, vice-president; Priscilla Dault, secre- tary; Mary Prince, treasurer. These officers were guided in their duties by our sponsors, Mr. Baliff and Miss Hartley. During this sophomore year one of our class, Virginia Samuclson, passed away. She was greatly missed by her class- mates. A class party was planned for January 5, 1942, but ' j ' ■ ■ « ' a r. ■ ■ ■ - because nature disagreed with our date and took its own course in the form of a snow storm, the party was postponed one week. A variety of games, a scavenger hunt, and dancing furnished our entertainment. The first convo we gave this year was on December 31, when we presented a resume of school activities, which was obtained by searching through copies of four and one-half volumes of our school paper. The second convo we gave, in April, was a playlet entitled, The Job for Me . This was a review of what some of our former students were doing and why some had chosen certain courses in high school. After we passed our exams at the end of this year we found ourselves so-called upperclassmen. After a glorious summer vacation wc returned to the class rooms of dear ole Edison with a great deal of responsibility placed upon our shoulders. Our class of ' 44 had diminished from fifty-six at the end of the freshman year to a mere thirty- four. Many of those who left our class either entered the armed services or took war jobs. Again the class was led by a compe- tent group of officers: Connie Karras, president; Robert Camp- bell, vice-president; Priscilla Dault, secretary; Marian Thorne, treasurer; Miss Nabhan and Mr. Teeter, sponsors. A rather high percentage of the boys participated in athletics — baseball, basketball, and track. Wc really had a big year, which started out with Matinee dances for making money quite successful l Included in our activities were class party, the rolling skating party, and the Junior Play, Don ' t Keep Him Waiting. This, directed by Mrs. Wiggins, proved to bo a huge success financially, and was received by a most appreciative audience. The crowning event of our soul-3earing, heart-breaking work of the year was the annual Junior-Senior Prom at Mar- quette Pavilion, Saturday, May 8, with Henry Kayner and his orchestra. After a hectic, but happy, year, we passed through the portals to that rank where we are known as Seniors. Our class has seen nineteen of its members enter the armed ser- vices during these four years. The class has been ably led this year by James Frederick, president; Norma Schleff, vice-president; Mary Prince, secre- tary; and Robert Swift, treasurer. They were supported and guided by their sponsor, Mrs. Chapman (formerly Miss Eshelman) . At the beginning of the year we received our class rings — wasn ' t that a proud day? (But where are all of them now?) When the announcements and cards arrived May 2, we knew it wouldn ' t be long! Our crowning event was the Senior Play, Brother Goose,’ capably directed by Mrs. Chapman. Brother Goose Jeff Adams, portrayed by James Frederick, was an archi- tect by day and general cleaner-upper for his orphaned bro- ther and sisters in the evenings. Into their hectic midst came Peggy Winkel, played by Marian Thorne, a delightfully vague girl who was supposed to sell hosiery, but really brought order, comedy, and romance I Jeff mistook Peggy for the new maid; and Peggy, tired of selling hosiery and fond of the children, agreed to stay and help. But Lenore Hudson, Bettyc Karsa, had just inherited a million dollars, and had commissioned Jeff to build for her a new house which she hoped he would eventually share with her. Hy, the little tomboy, played by Norma Schleff, whose passion was football, hated Lenore because Lenore was build- ing her house on the football lot, and was starting to exca- vate the very day of the important football game. In an ex- cruciatingly funny scene, Hy put a crimp in Lenore ' s plans, but Peggy shielded Hy and took the blame herself. When Jeff flared up at her, Peggy thought she didn ' t have a chance competing with a girl who inherited a million dollars — so she left. Then Jeff realized how much Peggy meant to him. He got Hy ' s football squad out, and they brought Peggy back. Then Peggy, in her delightfully vague (but not so dumb) way, pulled a few tricks herself and this put the million dollar baby out of the running. Other members of the cast were: Connie Karras--Carol Adams, the sister who was trying to win a contest in order that she might win a car and a screen tost; Bernard Boylan — Wes Adams, Jeff ' s younger brother who was crazy about girls and cars; Priscilla Dault — Eve Mason, a luscious Southern beauty who threw Wes for a loss; Mildred Courtney — Sarah, a buxom Negro cook who worked for the Mason family: Phyllis Smith — Helen, a cook who wouldn ' t work for the Adams family any longer; Robert Swift-- Joe, an irate truck driver; Bob Munro — the messonter. Baccalaureate Exercises On Sunday, May 21, 1044, at 8:00 P. M., twenty-three seniors started on one of their final rites of graduation. They marched into the Auditorium to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar, played very capably by Miss Betty Josephsen. Robert Lee Swift gave the invocation. Music was furnished by the Misses Betty Josephsen, Virginia Foster, and Dolly Haddad. - , . � The Reverend John B. Schaeffer addressed the group about world affairs, and how we should face them. Benediction .was given by Robert Lee Swift. Commencement Our last good-byes to our friends were said on Tuesday, May 23, in the auditorium. Music for this occasion was furnished by the school band. Phyllis Smith offered both the invocation and the benediction. The general theme for the student speakers was Our Democratic Creed with the following sub-topics: Declaration of Faith— Marian Thorne and Robert Tanner; Meaning of Freedom— Susie Jacob and Norma Schleff; The Future We Face— Mary Prince and Bernard Boylan; Tribute to the Boys in Service—Stanley Kosinski and James Frederick. American Legion awards were presented by H. A. Doherty, and school awards by Principal F. R. Stroube . Supt. Virgil Bailey presented the diplomas, those long looked-for regards. Class Prophecy It was in the year 1954 and I was vacationing in the South, when I suddenly thought of good old Edison High School, back in East Gary. I thought of the swell times we had had in Edison and wondered what had become of all my classmates. I wished that I could see them all again; therefore, I de- cided to take a trip back home. Within a. day or two I was on my way. The train stopped in many beautiful cities, but my interest was not aroused until we reached more familiar territory — Chicago. I pur- chased an evening paper at one of the newsstands. After read- ing the news, I happened to glance at the Sport Page, and there to my amazement was a picture of one of my classmates with headlines below the picture saying, Baker Hits Home Run for Cubs in World Scries. For a while I couldn ' t believe it, but then I remembered what a good ball player Bob was in School. I decided to stay in Chicago for a while before I jour- neyed further. As I was walking down Michigan Avenue, who should I run into but Bettye Karsa ! She was wearing a beauti- ful mink coat, and was carrying a Pekingese dog in her arms. She told me she was married to a well-known movie actor and was residing in Chicago for a short time. As she was quito well-known in society, I was very eager for her to accompany me to a stage play for which I had purchased tickets previ- ously; but she declined, saying she was expecting a call from her husband. ' - However, before she left me, she told me a bit of news which I was surprised to hear. She told me Priscilla had eloped with a very handsome gentleman to New York City, where they had been quietly married. They were now planning to take a trip to South America. When I arrived at the Harris Theater, the place was packod, but I managed to get to my place in the second bal- cony. As I was looking over the names on the program, the first name was that of Norma Schloff, one of the leading characters. Not until I had seen her perform could I be- lieve it. The audience was wild about her, and showed it by encoring her at least ten times after the final curtain. I sent a messenger to tell her I was there to sec her, and so she received me in her dressing room. The room was filled with flowers, and on one particularly large bouquet I noticed the card — From Jim. Wo talkod over old timos and I asked her about Jim Frederick. She seemed very proud as she told me that ho was recently elected senator from Indiana, and was now in Washington discussing an important bill. I knew Jim would accomplish whatever ho sot out to do. As it was rather late when I got through talking with Nautie, I decided to spend the night in Chicago. The next day was very bright and clear. I purchased a South Shore ticket, and was soon on my way to Gary. After sitting down on the train, I noticed a familiar person across the aisle--oh, Dcrrill Minard, rather stout, but dressed very fashionably, and evidently a big business executive. He pro- ceeded to tell me about himself, saying he was head of a large department at the mill and had just been to Chicago to close a very important business deal. He asked me whether I had heard about Bernard Boylan, who was now a very prominent lawyer. Ho pointed out in the paper an article which told of Bernard ' s splendid work in a murder case. We talked for some time, and he also told me of the suc- cess of Bob Munro. He had broken a high jump record recently and had received a beautiful trophy for it. I was rather amused at this because I had never oxpected Bob to break any high jump records os he was rather short. We soon arrived in Gary. It was good to be in Gary again I It was still basically the same, but there were many now stores and restaurants along Broadway. As I was walking along, I met anothor old classmate of mine, Margaret Thompson. She was in a nurse ' s uniform and looked very attractive. She told me she was now a registered nurse, and was just going out on a special case, I wasn ' t surprised, as I knew Anna always wanted to be a nurse, and I was sure she was a good one. x ' tC ' boviran I asked about Susie Jacob, and learned she was now secre- tary to the President of the Gary National Bank. I decided to drop in to see her, and arrived just as she was leaving for lunch. She was very smartly dressed in the latest of fashion. We decided to have lunch together, and talked over old times. It was then Susie told me of her marriage to a sailor whom she had met at a band contest in Michigan City. Susie also asked me whether I had heard about Phyllis and Bob Swift. I wa3 amazed to learn that they were now a famous dancing team under the name of Smith Swift (almost a tongue- twister!) and were touring the country, at present in New York. After leaving Susie, I noticed on an upstairs window a sign which read, Dr. Kosinski. I went upstairs and entered the large waiting room, filled with patients. There were chil- dren crying and people pacing the floor, but they all seemed to have great faith in the doctor. I wondered whether Stanley had changed any since we went to school, but decided he hadn ' t when ho stuck his head out of the door of his office and yelled, Nurse, find me a pencil i 11 Because he was very busy, I decided not to bother him. As I proceeded down Broadway, I noticed a long line of people. I wondered whether something had happened, but then discovered they wore just waiting in line for a movie. The name of it was The Redhead , and the star playor was another of my classmates, Jim Kinsey. I would have liked to soe the movie— I had hoard what a good actor Jim was, and how ho was almost a second Frank Sinatra, only he couldn ' t sing (Oh well, noithor could Sinatra! )— but decided I ' d better bo on my way to East Gary. My, how East Gory had changed in the last ten years — it was almost unbelievable I There were wide streets and side- walks; the houses wero neatly spacod off with green lawns, trees, and shrubbery surrounding thorn; there wore also sever- al new stores and a theater. I decided to stop in somewhere to have a soda. The first place I came to was a very neat and attractive little place, Millie ' s Ice Cream Parlor. I nevor gave it another thought until I was inside, and there behind the counter stood my old classmate, Mildred Courtney. The place was evidently doing a lot of business as school kids and older people now jammod the place. We had quite a chat together, and Mildrod told me what a lot of fun she had had owning this little store. 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Now she was giving piano lessons for all the neighborhood children. I was rather eager to see her husband, but, because he was not yet home from work, I had to leave without meeting him. Mary accompanied me to the main part of town, where we met Bob Barry, now conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra. He was scheduled to play over the radio on Sunday evening — of course we promised to listen. Mary also insisted that I listen to Ronald Silverthor n, a3 he was now a famous News Commentator over the radio and was well-known throughout the United States. As we passed the theater, I asked Mary who owned it. To my utter astonishment, she remarked quite casually, Oh, Luella Simonson owns that. She’s rolling in wealth these days. Got two cars and a host of servants I As we went on farther, we noticed a very nice little dress shop with these words on the window, Lillian Campbell, Dressmaker. We went inside and had quite a talk with Lil- lian, although she was very busy. I had thought Lillian some day might be a dressmaker, since sho always did very neat sewing in school. We also stopped in at the Post Office, which was now a much larger building tha n before. In the back, seated in his swivel chair at a huge desk, was Larry Vizena. He was now the East Gary Postmaster. Our last stop was at tho school where we found several of our former teachers, but upon entering tho Shorthand room wo gasped I There was Connie Karras teaching her pupils how to type. She had evidently replaced Miss Hartley and was head of tho Commercial Department. I said, Well, I sure think our class is a credit to the school. Every one of them has filled an important place in the world. When I looked at my watch, and saw it was 6 o’clock, I decided to leave immediately for Washington. As tho President’s secretary, I felt that I had needed a vacation, but now that I had seen all my former classmates, I was satisfied to go back. I said Goodbye, and again left Edison High School. --Marian Thorne ;• . , : ■ . Jo s - i ■ ' ’- lo: . r Last Will and Testament We, the members of the class of ' 44 of Edison High School, being of sound mind after four strenuous years, do wish to leave to each of you something by which to remember us, but since we have so few qualities, we can leave something to only a few of you. I, Robert Baker, leave my ability to use my elbows when play- ing basketball to William Crago. I, Robert Barry, leave my miling speed to Robert Curtis. I, Bernard Boylan, leave my cigar to Manley Minard. I, Lillian Campbell, leave my sewing ability to Mary Lou Moy. I, Mildred Courtney, leave my ability to get along with teach- ers to Delores Addison. I, Priscilla Dault, leave my giggling ability to Mary Ledak. I, James Frederick, leave my beard to John Kovalow, and hope that he may also become a man. I, Susie Jacob, leave my basketball ability to Shirley Shaw. I, Connie Karras, leave my typing ability to Betty Jane Foster. I, Bettye Karsa, leave my jitterbugging ability to Helena Ronk. I, Jim Kinsey, leave my brainpower in geometry to Roger elites. I, Stanley Kosinski, leave my vast supply of pencils to any- one who can be sure to have one for their future Economics class . I, Derrill Minard, leave my little brother to whoever will take him. I, Robert Munro, leave my ability to pole vault 12 feet to John Walczak. I, Mary Prince, leave my height to Carolyn Harbison. I, Norma Schleff, leave my streamlined figure to Mrs. Rath- burn. I, Ronald Silverthorn, leave my ability to get here by the 9:00 bell to Peter Shakula. I, Luella Simonson, leave my ability to talk a lot to Doro- thy Bunkowfst. ■ ■ I, Robert Swift, leave my speed to Frank Demo, by whom I hope it will be greatly appreciated. I, Phyllis Smith, leave my bashfulness to Betty Seastrom and De Yette Goetze. I, Robert Tanner, leave my sleeping ability in Physics Class to Bill Hyde, I, Margaret Thompson, leave my quietness to Doris Crowley. I, Marian Thorne, leave my ability to play boogie-woogie to Dolores Carmody. I, Larry Vizcna, leave my ability to read library books to Peter Shakula. Farewell Senior Week] That glorious vacation when others are still in school and we are having a vacation which we have awaited for four long, but happy, years. At last wo bid you adieu. We have enjoyed our stay with you here at Edison. We sincerely hope you will carry on all ideal3 and aspirations of those classes before you-- yes, do an even better job! 1 The same courage, the same ingenuity, the same unselfish service apparent through- out our history has again come to the fore in these trying times. These boys listed here have been members of our Class of ' 44 at some time during our four years in Edison. Boys, we salute you! j Navy Mitchell Bobrowski Howard Bonner Robert Campbell William Clark John Coulter Walter Davis Kenneth Heck Wendell Hodges Glen Hoskins Donald Huddleston Charles O’Rourke Louis Strbac William Thorgren Leo Walley Walter Wolls Army Ernest Demo Sam George John Szostek Marines William Wilson JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Roy Lampley, Wilma Thews, Moses - Homoky, Mrs. Crisman, Tom Munro, Juanita Brown, Calvin Smith, Second Row: Shirley Hoskins, David Mansfield, Dol ores Salen, Shirley Heibert, Elizabeth Podner, LaVerne McGrath, Maxine Forney. Back Row: Louis Bottos, Helen Ledak, Betty Stanton, First Row: Betty Foster, William Sievern, Delores Addison, John Kovalow, Helen Hasse, Alfred Fabian, Mary Kimbrell, Second Row: Roby Hott, William Martin, Jerry Ditt- rich, George Shields, Ellsworth Hill, William Hyde. Back Row: Marion Russell, Lois Tarrant, Betty Moy, Elaine Hamilton, Julia Karsa, Not Pictured: Dolores Carmody The Juniors began the year in full swing with these officers: John Kovalow, president; Alfred Fabian, vice-pres- ident; Delores Addison, secretary; Helen Hasse, treasurer; Mrs. Wiggins, advisor for first semester and Mrs. Crisman for sec- ond semester. Ghostly Quarantine, a mystery-comedy, was presented on November 23. The entire play was staged in the living room of a deserted old Southern mansion. Bill Harrison, last of the Harrison family, had just inherited this property, but apparently some ono did not want him to take possession because of a hidden treasure. Bill’s girlfriend’s colored slave came down with scarlet fever, so all in the house we re quarantined. The play had the entire regalia of Ku Klux horrors, secret panels, and the buried treasure. Soleless Sam, Rebecca West, and Mother Blake were the most suspicious characters, but finally Dr. Roget wa3 found to be the killer and haunter. All in all, there were plenty of thrills and chills. The cast of characters was : Bill Harrison, the last of the old family--Alfred Fabian; Gloria Wiloughby, his sweet- heart — Delores Addison; Henrietta Wiloughby, Gloria ' s mother — Julia Karsa; Ann Wiloughby, Gloria’s younger sister--Betty Foster; Andrew Barnes, Ann ' s boyfriend — John Kovalow; Pat- ches, a young negro boy — LaVerne McGrath; Mother Blake, a strange old woman-- Juanita Brown; Oliver Mellon, an attorney-- Ellsworth Hill; Sandra, Oliver’s wife--Elaino Hamilton; Sole less Sam, a tramp -Roby Ilott; Rebecca West, an octoroon — Betty Moy; Jean Roget, M. D. --Jerry Dittrich. The class party was February 3, with dancing and games. Two movies were sponsored by the class to serve as both recreational and financial activities. The last and very outstanding event in the diary of the clas s for the year was the annual ' Junior Prom, The grand march began at 9:30 and dancing for the evening was to the music of Reynold Young and his band. Fornials and tuxedos made this a truly dress occasion. Each one added many pleasant memories to his diary-- Among My Souvenirs. SOPHOMORE CUSS First Row: Clifton McChesney, Helena Ronk, Frank Stassek, Miss Hartley, John Walczak, Barbara Garber, Buddy Kenney. Second Row: Marie Munro, Clyde Vogel, Ruth Baker, Nettie Marovich, Mary Jane Rains, Robert Mill- er, Mary Ledak. Back Row: Charles Hodges, Pete Shakula, Frank Hus- arik, Michael Sofranko, Doran Myers. First Row: DeYette Goetze, Hubert Reich, Betty Seas- trom, Mr. Baliff, Edith Babarik, Roger elites, Betty Demo. Second Row: Douglas Gilger, Mary Pierce, Steve Longazo, Betty Larson, Shirley Sisson, Herbert Snell, Lois Kiorsch, Richard Dreyovich. Back Row: Donald Bonomo, Byrl Coppinger, Bill Tan- ner, Robert Papka, Bill Brown, Bill Coulter, James Sievern. Not pictured: Rosemarie Burchardt, Walter Grishka, Carolyn Harbison. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomores started their activities by electing all male officers for the year, John Walczak was given the honor of being president. He was assisted by William Coulter, vice-president; Robert Papka, treasurer; and Charles Hodges, secretary. The first class party, held in the gym on January the eighteenth, was an enjoyable evening under the supervision of the sponsors. Miss Hartley and Mr. Baliff, The Hobo Round- up was May the eighth--what bums.I Our class excelled all others in sell- ing magazine subscriptions, a school pro- ject to secure money to complete the payment for our new moving picture machine. As a reward we were given our country’s flag, which we presented to the school. At the present the flag hangs in the study hall. After completing a full year, we hope that in the future we will be successful upperclassmen. ' FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Mrs. Rathburn, Nolle Patterson, Joyce Davis , Manley Minard, Dolly Haddad, Norma Crow- ley, Mrs. Brown. Second Row: John Bugay, Mattie Frazier, Robert Cur- tis, Frances Hodge, Rosalie McMillen, Billy McDaniel, Shirley Childs, Ernest Benedict. Back Row: Jeanne Sayles, Frank Demo, Marion Bottos Alyce Osberg, Dorothy Bakalski, Raymond Matthies, Janie Eubank. First Row: Jeannette Courtney, Wesley Arington, Ethel Hammond, Alfred Eafollo, Doris Kimmell, Ted Walker, Marjorie Kane. Second Row: Betty Ramsay, Christine Kolias, Anna Honkoskl, Eileen Molnar, Betty Wright, Phyllis Hodge, Yvonne Muzio. Back Row: John Rossi, Doris Crowley, Robert Lan- nom, Delores Schwager, William Walker, Doro- thy Bunkowfst, William Crago. First Row: Edwin Donovan, Marie Nelson, Jesse Robbins, Dorothy Metz, Earl Cooper, Mary Ann Jarosak, Robert Hoskins. Second Row: Frances Mayer, Sylvia Jacob, Mary Lou Moy, Catherine Podner, Kathryn Darosky, Helen Muraco, Shirley Shaw. Back Row: Eugene Riggins, Gertrude Ficbelkorn, David Minard, Jean Schulze, Alex Vlzena, Myrtle Hamilton. Not Pictured: Mary Brown, Fred Huminik, James Hyde. . FRESHMEN When the freshmen first entered Edison High School, the feeling of importance was high among them; however, that was soon taken out of them during the day of initia- tion. During the initiation of the freshmen, both the girls and boys had lipstick smeared all over them in funny designs, letters, and numbers. All clothes were worn inside out, and each freshman’s hair was either mussed up or braided. But after the fun and initiation was over, the students settled down to their school work and have been kept quite busy since. Mrs. Brown and Mrs, Rathburn Advisors CLASS OFFICERS Dolly Haddad Nelle Patterson ' Joyce Davis Manley Minard -- 1 Vice-President Treasurer Secretary President . yf tf 3 r r J L - L SUNSHINE SOCIETY Officers Seated: Delores Addison, Norma Schleff. Standing: Marie Munro, Mrs. Chapman, Marian Thorne. Senior Girls First Row: Lillian Campbell, Mary Prince, Norma Schleff, Marian Thorne, Priscilla Dault, Bettye Karsa. Back Row: Mildred Courtney, Margaret Thompson, Susie Jacob, Phyllis Smith. Not Pictured: Connie Karras. Junior Girls First Row: Marion Russell, Lois Tarrant, Helen Hasse, Delores Addison, Mary Himbrell, Elaine Hamilton. Second Row: Betty Foster, Julia Karsa, Delores Salen, Wilma Thews, Betty Stanton, Juanita Brown. Back Row: Maxine Forney, Betty Moy, Shirley Heibert, Shirley Hoskins, Elizabeth Podner, Helen Ledak. Not Pictured: Delores Carmody, SUNSHINE SOCIETY Sophomore Girls First Row: Mary Pierce, Lois Kiersch, Marie Munro, Nettie Marovich, DeYetto Goetze, Betty Seastrom. Back Row: Mary Ledak, Mary Jane Rains, Helena Ronk, Barbara Garber, Betty Demo, Ruth Baker, Shirley Sisson, Edith Babarik. Not Pictured: Rosemarie Burchardt, Carolyn Harbison. Freshman Girls First Row: Mary Lou Moy, Yvonne Muzio, Doris Kimmell, Marie Nelson, Ethel Hammond, Helen Muraco. Second Row: Christine Kalias, Jeannette Courtney, Joyce Davis, Anna Honkoski, Eileen Molnar, Phyllis Hodge, Dolly Haddad. Back Row: Shirley Childs, Shirley Shaw, Jeanne Sayles, Frances Hodge, Marjorie Kane, Nelle Patterson, Marion Bottos. Freshman Girls First Row: Myrtle Hamilton, Gertrude Fiebclkorn, Norma Crowley, Catherine Podncr, Dorothy Metz, Frances Mayer. Second Row: Mary Ann Jarosak, Betty Ramsay, Kathryn Darosky, Joan Schulze, Sylvia Jacob, Mattie Frazier, Dorothy Bakalski. Back Row: Rosalie McMillcn, Janie Eubank, Dolores Schwager, Betty Wright, Doris Crowley, Alyce Osberg, Dorothy Bunkowfst. Not Pictured: Mary Brown ( SUNSHINE SOCIETY With the ending of the school year of 1943-44, the Sun- shine Society has completed its tenth school year as an ac- tive organization. It was first installed on October 29, 1934, by Mrs. W. D. Chapman, the former Miss Hilda I. Eshelman. The Chapter had an enrollment of ninety girls this year. On the ninth birthday of the Society, Mrs. Chapman showed the girls some very interesting movies on South America. The Society, in true all out war effort, has done their part in this time of crisis. We purchased four twenty-five dollar Defense Bonds, which makes a total of five, the other one having been purchased during the school year of 1941-42. The Christmas activities were not quite the same as in previous years. In the past the girls have given gifts to the girls of high school age at the Parramore Hospital, Crown Point. Since other organizations remember those girls at Christmas time, the Sunshincrs decided to give their gifts on Valentine ' s Day. Two former students of Edison High, Jo Ellen Lcasure and John Wilson, who are convalescing from illnesses, were pre- sented with Christmas gifts. As usual, the stairs and halls were gayly decorated for Christmas — even a largo tree. The girl 3 sang carols In the halls and presented Christmas Con- vocation. The initiation of Freshmen was held on February 4, with the usual candle-lighting service. The annual State Sunshine Convention was sponsored by the Franklin Township Chapter in the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, on April 22. The girls were entertained this year by a very unusual speaker, the Honorablo Henry F. Schrickor, the Governor of Indiana, who gave a very impressive address entitled Love- Frccdom-Fr iendship . Those attending the Convention were: Norma Scbleff, Delores Addison, Marie Munro, Connie Karras, Phyllis Smith, Betty Scastrom, Norma Crowley, Dorothy Metz, and Donna Mansfield, accompanied by Mrs. Chapman. The Annual Sunshine Reception was held on Friday evening. May 12, for which was presented an entertaining program, in- cluding the installation of next year 3 officers. Refreshments were served to many alumnae, parents, and members. Candy and ice cream sales at noons and at basketball games were the only financial aids to the Society. Sunshine Camp was hold from June 10 to June 19, 1943. The girls attending were Norma Schlcff and Delores Addison. The Sunshine Breakfast was hold Thursday, May 18, 1944 at Marquette Park. . .ftstfiarlfcii J aJbliM b« 1 !J ise tel oxi ,naritq ifO , J ,W .onK cf .S -£$OI lo j Iood33 oil 3 jcii-uc 5oBjari3 xuq no M $nlr ti no • aoii soov .St:; £Cf • E ' jJdinor. bm t «.1 tvx;c: , v-fauxla Of Mrs. Chapman, who has been Sunshine sponsor for ten years and District Dean for four and one -half years, plans not to teach and not to be active in Sunshine work after this school year. She will be missed by all the girls, as well as by the entire student body and faculty. The officers for this year were as follows: President Norma Schleff Vice-President -Delores Addison Secretary Marie Munro Treasurer Marian Thorne Sponsor Mrs . Hilda Chapman THE GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Tho Girls’ Athletic Association addod a large number of new members this year. With their en- thusiastic efforts and the interest of the older members, the year was a busy one under the leader- ship of the following: Delores Addison, president; Norma Kimmcl, vice-president; Phyllis Smith, treas- urer; Ruth Baker, secretary. To break in these n ew members an interesting and humorous form of initiation was followed. The girls who had earned 25 points by athletic activity served as pledges to the older members for one week. It was very amusing to the other students and very trying for the new members, but several came through the ordeal . The good sports were Doris Kimmcl, Yvonne Kuzio, Phyllis Hodge, Elizabeth Killer, Dor- othy Bakalski, Frances Hodge, Jeanette Courtney, Delores Schwager, Marjorie Kane, Marian Bottos, Norma Crowley, Joyce Davis, Mary Lou I.loy, and Frances Mayer. On Thursday, February 10, the party for now members was under the successful leadership of the following: entcrtainmont--Helon Hasso, Shirley Hos- kins, and Betty Hoy; rcfrcshmonts--Phyllis Smith, Julia Karsa, Do Yettc Goetzo, and Barbara Garber. The G. A. A. sponsored 3ports in which all girls could participate and thus earn points toward awards. Following are tho sport3 leaders: base- ball--Holen Hasso; danc: ng--Priscilla Dault; bowl- ing — Betty Moy and Julia Karsa; basketball--Ruth Baker; volley ball--Helena Ronk. Awards this year were received by Delores Add- ison, Elaine Hamilton, Mary Kimbrell, Helen Hasse, Betty Foster, and Ruth Baker. - ' tofcsoj: orf$ t oau af a 4 saw x r.; j ca:J« noIoK--IIr.d . X 10H irst Row: Delores Schwager, Marjorie Kane, Jeannette Courtney, Helena Ronk, Doris Kimmell, Mary Lou Moy. econd Row: Betty Moy, Ruth Baker, Delores Addison, Mrs. Rathhurn, Phyllis Smith, Mary Kimbrell, Julia Karsa. hird Row: Shirley Sisson, Betty Poster, Edith Babarik, Barbara Gar- ber, Helen Hasse, Elaine Hamilton, Betty Seastrom, De Yette Goetze, Frances Mayer. ourth Row: Yvonne Muzio, Marion Bottos, Joyce Davis, Phyllis Hodge, Frances Hodge, Shirley Hoskins, Priscilla Dault, Dorothy Bakalski, Norma Crowley. [ot Pictured: Juanita Brown, Dolores Carmody, Rosemarie Burchardt, Mary Pierce EDISON COMMERCIAL CLUB First Row: Shirley Hoskins, Betty Moy, Marian Thorne, Miss Hartley, Norma Schleff, Betty Foster, Elizabeth Podner. Second Row: Helen Ledak, Mildred Courtney, Margaret Thompson, Shirley Heibert, Phyllis Smith, Susie Jacob, Lillian Campbell, Priscilla Dault, Bettye Karsa. Back Row: Marion Russell, Dolores Salen, Delores Addison, Maxine For- ney, Helen Hasse, Elaine Hamilton, Mary Kimbrell, Julia Karsa, Lois Tarrant. Not Pictured: Luella Simonson, Dolores Carmody EDISON COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club, now five years old, has enjoyed many educational and in- teresting projects this year. In December the group attended a ses- sion of the Gary Superior Court No. 3. This session was both interesting and en- lightening about trials. Other tours were planned for the Club, but it was impossible to carry them out because of war time con- ditions . Movies presented to the Club included ’’Aptitudes and Occupations , Finding Your Life’s Work , Choosing Your Vocation , and I Want a Job . In the latter, a num- ber of Interviews were presented for the purpose of showing the students the pro- per method of applying for a position and the applicant ' s conduct during the inter- view. These movies were especially enjoy- ed by all who plan to work In offices in the near future. Purely social were the two parties this year, one each semester. OFFICERS President- Marian Thorne Vice-President Norma Schleff Secretary Betty Moy Treasurer -Betty Foster BAND The first appearance of the band for the school year was at a pot-luck dinner for band parents. Miss Helen Kurtti was band director at that time and until Christmas, when she re- signed her teaching position. Miss Rosemary Files accepted the position as director about the middle of February for the remainder of the year. On February 10 for the Bond Rally the band played sever- al numbers including Over There, Marines Hymn and Army Air Corps song. Edison ' s band won second place in the district contest held in Michigan City, Saturday, April 22. The annual Spring Concert was May 10. The numbers used Included those used in the contest and some patriotic selec- tions. Soloists for the occasion were Dolly Haddad, Robert Swift, and Robert Barry. Sweater awards were received by the following seniors: Susie Jacob, Robert Swift, Marian Thorne, and Robert Barry. Officers President- -Thomas Pearson Vice-President Alfred Fabian Secretary Susie Jacob Treasurer William Martin Band Personnel Cornets Clarinets Baritones William Coulter Robert Barry Dolly Haddad Earl Cooper Roby Hott Armida Faupel James Sievern Dick Pearson Manley Minard Lucilla Nelson Sousaphones Wesley Arington Doris Gray DeYette Goetze Donna Hazelrigg Tom Munro Billy McDaniel Jerry Dittrich James Gibson Horns Drums Saxaphones Mary Prince Raymond Mntthies William Martin Susie Jacob Eugene Riggins Don Walker Tom Pearson Jesse Robbins Robert Swift Flutes Ruth Baker Edith Faye Jent Clifton McChcsney Frank Husarik Lois Tarrant Marian Thorne •aw litouX n� XflH a elM ♦ainaraq 6 nacJ 10I saru iteuX ioa a la • . ••■, ■ =■ « F -;n - f-C? .•:. ;n .■• - . r.oi . ffJEwoXJLcl f sto y bmlQQ . x -■: ; , dtaoat aifei c «1 Mi- Xi Xa rtot Toi •■ iiOsX ' OK fisiX i-Cr?. ! - v- ' ■ : •; : w 90 ©fi . fuiiisa - — «� aoJW«o , rt , sa ' xJ x.- - 4 . . ' � ' : E MM •• V Ye Ye tie Iti Miss Kurtt D v a ft 1 1 ] £ Ratli e e r a Cliecrle acfers Baml Officers VARSITY During the past season the Eagles, as usual, have had a very successful season winning 13 and losing 8 games and ob- taining a berth in the sectional semi-finals. At the end of the season the team included Jim Kinsey, Jack Coulter, Floyd Courtney, Mose Homoky, Alfred Fabian, Jim Frederick, John Kovalow, Frank Stassek, Ronald Silverthorn, and Bill Hyde. Bill Sievern ably served as student manager. Their first game was dropped to Merrillville by two points. Jim Kinsey led the Edison attack with 12 points. The second game, they over-powered Wirt, but fell to the hands of Griffith by just one point. Their fourth start was a close game with Gary Roosevelt on the losing end. Next they soared over Merrillville, who had beaten them earlier in the season. The next game was a blow to the pride defeated by Chesterton, 44-43. Before a defeat from Griffith in the Holiday Tourney, the Eagles ran up a 71-19 score against Dyer. After the tourney they won from Wheeler, Hobart, and Wirt before losing to Gary Edison in another one point game. The next throe games were victories from their chief rivals--Hobart , Portage, and Crown Point. Their last sched- uled game was taken by Michigan City, 45-35. In the sectional drawing the Eagles drew Roosevelt of East Chicago and defeated them 41-36. Jack Coulter was high point man with 16 points. Their next game was a victory from Hammond Tech, 42-35. John Kovalow collected 12 points. This second victory entitled them to play Hammond High In the semi finals. Although the Eagles fought hard and clean, they lost 49-43. Alfred Fabian and Jack Coulter 3et the pace with 10 points each. Jim Kinsey led the scores for the year by col- lecting 263 points. Priscilla Dault, Elaine Hamilton, Barbara Garber, Yvonne Muzlo, Catherine Podncr, and Doris Kimmel were cheer leaders. Summary (Wo) (Thoy) Mcrrillvillo 29 31 Wirt 50 29 Griffith 36 37 Roosevelt (Gary) 39 38 Merrillville 38 32 Chesterton 43 44 Summary (Continued) Dyer 71 Griffith (Holiday Tournament) 41 Wheeler 49 Hobart 38 Wirt 71 Gary Edison 34 Crown Point 48 Griffith 23 Hobart 39 Portage 58 Crown Point 31 Michigan City 35 Sectional Roosevelt (E. C. ) 41 Hammond Tech. 42 Hammond High 43 { ,0 - [) JX9V9 .0C% 8 B TEAM First Row: Bill Crago, Bill Coulter, John Walczak, Bill Martin, Tom Pearson, Edwin Donovan. Back Row: Coach Baliff, Herbert Snell, Bob Munro, George Shields, Bill Brown, Frank Demo, Wesley Arington. Not Pictured: Walter Grishka. BASEBALL First Row: Bill Crago, John Walczak, Moses Homoky, Jim Kinsey, Tom Pearson, Bob Munro. Back Row: Edwin Donovan, Bill Hyde, Wesley Arington, Herbert Snell, Coach Baliff. Not Pictured: Floyd Courtney, Mitchell Bobrowski, John Bugay. E MEN ' S CLUB First Row: Robert Munro, Bob Baker, Ellsworth Hill, Thomas Pearson, Bill Crago, Ronald Silverthorn. Second Row: John Walczak, Alfred Fabian, Jim Frederick, Coach Baliff, Frank Stassek, Jim Kinsey, John Kovalow. ' Back Row: Roby Hott, Herbert Snell, Bill Brown, Moses Homoky, George Shields, Robert Swift, Bill Martin, Bill Hyde, Bob Tanner. Not Pictured: Bill Sievern, Jack Coulter, Floyd Courtney. TRACK TEAM First Row: Bob Barry, Larry Vizena, Bernard Boy lan, William Walker, Robert Lannom. Second Row: Robert Curtis, Ellsworth Hill, Roby Hott, Alfred Fabian, Bob Tanner, George Shields. Back Row: Coach Baliff, John Walczak, Moses Homoky, Stanley Kosinski, Robert Swift, Tom Munro, Ronald Silverthorn, Bob Munro. Not Pictured: Walter Grishka, Byrl Coppinger. TRACK TEAM The track team, because it got a late start, was entered in only four local meets and the Lake Porter Conference track meet . The first was a dual meet with Portage. Lack of experi- ence might have been the cause of our coming out on the bottom side of a 51-40 count. The second meet was at Wheeler with four schools partici- pating. Wheeler, Portage, Merrillville, and East Gary. Mer- rillville won with 47 points; East Gary, second — 39 points; Wheeler, third--37 points; and Portage, 22 points. The next meet was with the same schools, but the meet was hold at Portage with Portage heading the list with 46 points, Merrillville following with 42 points, Edison next with 24 points, and Wheeler last with 16 points. The last meet before the Lake-Porter Meet was a tri-mcct at Merrillville with Hebron and Merrillville. Hebron walked away with top honors with 65 points, Merrillville 36, Edison 22 . The Lake-Porter Conference Meet was held at Gary Edison, and that school won it by a wide margin. Wo managed to obtain 16 3 4 points in the relays and pole vault. Individual honors go to Ellsworth H111--100 yd. dash. Bob Swift--440 yd. dash, Roby Hott and Bob Munro--pole vault, Ronald Silvcrthorn--high jump and the mile relay team (Tanner, Kosinski, Walczak, Swift) and the half mile relay team (Hill, Hott, Homoky, Shields.) « ' B TEAM The Edison Eaglets started their season off right with nine consecutive victories from Merrillville twice, Wirt, Griffith, Roosevelt, Portage, Wheeler, Chesterton, and Dyer. Thoir first defect was handed them in their second game with Wheeler, 21-20. This, however, did not break their spirit for they returned to the hardwood and obtained wins from Hobart, Wirt, Edison (Gary), and Crown Point. The next two games they tasted defeat, one in an overtime game with Griffith, and one from Hobart. Next they defeated Portage and Crown Point, but lost to Michigan City their last game, end- ing their season with 16 wins and 4 losses. On Dec. 11 they won the B Team tourney held at Portage, defeating Portage in the first round and Wheeler in finals. They ended the season in second place in the conference, with Griffith one game ahead. I oltivlilTfoH SO nil tzznOA qoi dilw . BASEBALL In a play off game with Wheeler this fall, our Edison nine ended the baseball season undefeated--eight victories 1 This gave them the title of Lake-Porter Conference Champs, a title of which not only the players but also the school is proud . Twice victims of the Eagles were Chesterton, Dyer, and Merrillville; other victims were Portage and Wheeler. The team included Mitchell Bobrowski, Jim Kinsey, Tom Pearson, Herbert Snell, Moses Homoky, Floyd Courtney, Bob Munro, Bill Crago, John Walczak, and Bill Hyde. E MEN ' S CLUB The E Men ' s Club, founded in 1939 by Coach Doyle Ballff, Includes those boys who have earned a letter in a major sport in Edison High School. So long as a member is in good stand- ing, he does not have to earn one every year. The purpose of the club is to better the sports and to keep good sportsmanship a tradition in Edison High School. The E Men were entertained at a banquet at Tiebcl ' s on March 6 by the East Gary Lions Club, for which occasion Mr. Doubleday was the guest speaker. In the past six years it has been the custom of the Lion3 Club to treat” the boys to a dinner. Officers of the club are: President Jack Coulter Vice-President Floyd Courtney Sec . -Treas. James Frederick ATHLETIC AWARDS BASKETBALL Letter Awards : Kinsey, Jim Coulter, Jack Homoky, Moses Kovalow, John Fabian, Alfred Silverthorn, Ronald Courtney, Floyd Stassek, Frank Frederick, Jim Hyde, Bill Shields, George Walczak, John Munro, Bob Crago, Bill Pearson, Tom Martin, Bill Brown, Bill Sweater Awards: Fabian, Alfred Homoky, Moses Silverthorn, Ronald Frederick, Jim Stassek, Frank Walczak, John Munro, Bob Pearson, Tom Crago, Bill BASEBALL Letter Awards: Bobrowski, Mitchell Kinsey, Jim Pearson, Tom Homoky, Moses Snell, Herbert Courtney, Floyd Munro, Bob Crago, Bill Walczak, John TRACK Letter Awards : Tanner, Bob Hott, Roby Swift, Bob Coppinger, Byrl Munro, Bob Hill, Ellsworth Kosinski, Stanley Silverthorn, Ronald Walczak, John Homoky, Moses Shields, George CHEER LEADER Sweater Award: Dault, Priscilla . •• i, . ass ■ f.;: . •V. , EAGLE FEATHERS The Eagle Feathers was organized this year by both jun- ior and senior classes. The first paper was published in Nov- ember, and since then there have been eight issues. The paper was not published every two weeks as during pre- vious years because of the shortage of help — the Office Practice Class was smaller than usual and the arrangement of the program and the heavy schedule of the students limited the number of available hours to be spent on the paper, Mrs. Wiggins, who was one of the sponsors of the paper until she left for California, was replaced by Mrs. Crisman. This year there have been several special issues of the paper, such as the Christmas, Valentine, Sectional Tournament, St. Patrick’s, Easter, and Senior Issue, all of which the students liked very much. The February issue was one of the most striking because it was printed in red and blue ink. Also the St. Patrick’s Day issue, with the picture of a sham- rock in green, proved to be very attractive. The December and February issues were sent to the boys from Edison now in the service. The last special issue of !;he paper was the Senior issue which came out May 12. Eagle Feathers Staff Editor Marian Thorne Associate Editor Susie Jacob Sport Editor Alfred Fabian Assistant Sport Editor John Kovalow Business Manager Ellsworth Hill Associate Business Manager Thomas Pearson Feature Editors -Priscilla Dault Norma Schleff Exchange Editor Julia Karsa Art Editor Bettye Karsa Reporters : Marie Munro, Manley Minard, Connie Karras, Jerry Dittrich, Maxine Forney, Phyllis Smith, Shirley Keibert, George Shields, Juanita Brown Operators : Susie Jacob, Phyllis Smith, Luella Simonson, Mildred Courtney, Marian Thorne, Lillian Campbell, Norma Schleff Sponsor Publicity Sponsor ■Mrs. Crisman Miss Hartley :u £ d od x «• eidl btsi 10 a� « ' .ns -‘O ' ! slgc 1 sri -vo ; ni bade.tlcfuq ea not], i Jssll di ' � aoac -Xo ioinoe fans tol 1c isdruffi sd$ Jb liMil ainofij-tfs odd to oiwoedaa tvaod ,rf? ■ : voi .idou---- — — — loilul J-iaqg tnaJataaA ciosiaol a«od8P -� -—ic anak � c vnleod otfaioosaA ,vif? iX nt, - loilia osnarfoiti - THE LIBRARY If we appreciate the magazines, books, and general reference material in the li- brary, we should give a large share of the credit to the librarian, Mrs. Dana Brown, and to her assistants who, day in and day out, carry out their job of keeping every- thing in order, and at the same time aid students and teachers alike with reference work. Assisting Mrs. Brown are Marie Munro, Ethel Hammond, Priscilla Hill, Jeanette Munro, and Juanita Brown. During the Christmas holidays the library was moved from Central Gym to Room 205 here in Edison. In this new location more extensive use has been made of not only the books but also the study facilities. There has been a wider cir- culation of books than ever before--about 250 per week. Our library offers a well selected and ample fare for the literary diet. Wholesome fiction books, nature, scientific and historical information are available. Approximately two thousand books fill the library shelves. There are also several sets of encyclopedias and other reference books in the class rooms and study hall. ■ . In Edison High School the effect of the war on the school, its curriculum, ac- tivities, and general spirit has turned all toward doing not just their hit, hut their best. Since almost every group is doing something, it is impossible to give a re- view of all contributions. Here are a few of the Home Front activities. Since many of i the stu- j dents will I have to 00 heed the call of the draft board and in- dustry, physical fitness for prepara- tion of these duties is being stressed. For the boys the training consists of hurdle races, and more participation in the usual sports. The girls are also strengthening themselves by playing endur- ance games and learning the proper use of leisure time. Also first-aid has become a credited course. In the food department our future housewives are aiding by searching for the best recipes to avoid spend- ing those valuable points. Since nutrition seems now- more important than ever, the girls are learning to make the best buys and plan well balanced meals . Sunshine girls and the Eagle Feathers 3taff found a way to make many a soldier, sailor, marine, or coast guard’s Merry Christ- mas cheerier by send- ing them the Christ- mas edi- tion of Eagle Feathers. At other times during the year this pa- per has found its way to the far corners of the earth. Par- allel lines, right an- gles, and circles form a maze that mechanical drawing students work with in order to in- crease their skill os future draftsmen and accurate blue- print readers. Many war jobs, on both the war and the home fronts, call for this type of training. _ Again this year defense stamps and bonds have been on sale one day each week. The students and faculty have bought about . 6, 000.00 worth of bonds and stamps. Mathematics and science classes have attempted to give the ground work recognized as so essential in these war times Many other classes and or- ganizations arc aiding on the Homo Front. We salute all! — ■ ov sbno ' i - s; o • •_ . LEXIC OGRAPHER ' S CHATTER A — an inpossible grade Bra ins? --we wish we had some Commencement- -the night a senior sees the future Dates- -1492- -Junior Prom- -pudding for lunch Exams --a teacher’s revenge Fun--our high-school days Grades- -tattle tales Halls--a place where you fight for your life Interest--boy meets girl Jive--we like it Knights- -E. H. S. boys on a date Library- -refuge from study hall Mice --pets of the students Nerve--a school day necessity Office--that lovely green carpet Principal--around him we act grown up Quiz- -nightmare Running- -what we do on the stairs Study hall--what we always need Time --we ' ve heard the word mentioned Understanding ' — the class advisors Vacation--a rare treat Work — anything that makes you move X--the unknown quantity that fills our heads Yawn- - snore 1 s little brother Zoom- -the way we go down the halls at 3:50 . STRANGE AS RIPLEY My, wouldn ' t it really be as strange as Ripley lf-- Bob were a candlestick instead of a Baker, Juanita were green instead of Brown. George were a spear and not one of the Shields. Bernard were fryin ' instead of Boylan. Lillian were a giraffe instead of a Campbell. Bob were an apple instead of a Barry. Mary were a queen instead of a Prince. Ronald were a gold briar instead of a Silverthorn. Phyllis were a clerk instead of a Smith, Robert were slow instead of Swift. Marian were a rose instead of a Thorne. Robert were a hunter instead of a Tanner. Ellsworth were a mountain instead of a Hill. Roby were frozen instead of Hott. Bill would look instoad of Hyde. Shirloy were cousins instoad of Childs. Hubert wero poor instead of Reich. Tom were spearin ' instead of Poarson, Jesse used pigeons instead of Robbins. William had to taxi her homo instead of Walker home. Jeanne resorted to oars instead of Sayles. Betty w ere wrong instoad of Wright. Mary Jane were sun instoad of Rains. , • f ' . to b -0 - £ lOfln .v ft; WE GIVE On Iona to : Those who have discourteously “sawed wood during study halls. Those who have used desks as a depositing con- tainer for waste paper. Those who have occupied lockless lockers through- out the year. Those who have written notes and signed other people ' s names. Those who have studied to stay on the honor roll property, at their disposal. Orchids to : Those who have studied to stay on the honor roll all year. Those who have earnestly co-operated with fac- ulty members and students. Those who have excelled in a particular line and brought glory to themselves and the school. .six ad sztinssb steyu f ,ool h lqs t o w tl od� Motif IM� f( sift no pit oi b k butt m tt odw seedT . SCHOOL CUSTODIANS Have you ever wondered who cleans the building and the grounds and keeps them in order in spite of all you do to prevent it? Well, the blame can be laid to Mr. Nelson and Hr, Anderson, who strive to maintain a neat and orderly building. Thank you, custodians l awAiaoTauo jooaoa ancolo orfv bmobnow toy e uo ovcH eqoorf bne sbiujois orfS bna gniMiwcf o tt otf ob lie lo vjilqa til rtobnto til mitit Til taovoiq 0$ Mai id nco B oiaoIcf w ori$ ,£IoV . • snilu ' d iiro i- i . 3rn of THE EDISONIAN STAFF 1943-1944 Sponsor--Mrs . Chapman BUSINESS Jim Frederick Norma Schleff Jim Frederick Connie Karras Norma Schleff Robert Swift Marian Thorne Bettye Karsa Frank Stassek Connie Karras Wilma Thews Robert Barry Roby Hott Marian Thorne Mary Prince Mary Prince Robert Swift LITERARY Susie Jacob Roby Hott De Yette Goetze Pete Shakula Dolly Haddad ART DESIGN CIRCULATION John Kovalow George Shields Jim Frederick Delores Addison PHOTOGRAPHIC Robert Swift Shirley Childs Delores Addison Helen Hasse Juanita Brown Alfred Fabian Clifton Me Chesney Lillian Campbell Helen Hasse De Yette Goetze John Walczak Norma Schleff Jim Frederick Helen Hasse Phyllis Smith Lillian Campbell Bob Munro Mildred Courtney Luella Simonson Norma Schleff TYPING AND MIMEOGRAPHING Sponsor--Miss Hartley Marian Thorne Susie Jacob Mildred Courtney Phyllis Smith Norma Schleff Lillian Campbell Doloros Salon Shirley Keibert Ma xine Forney Delores Addison Lois Tarrant Elaine Hamilton Julia Karsa Marion Russell Betty Moy Helen Hasse Delores Carmody Elizabeth Podner Shirley Hoskins Wilma Thews EXTEND BEST WISHES The best wishes of the student body- go to Mrs, Chapman who plans to leave the faculty of Edison High School this year. Actively interested in student affairs, Mrs. Chapman, formerly Miss Hilda Eshelman, has for the past fifteen years taught Latin and Mathematics classes. She has also been sponsor of the Sunshine Society since it was organized in 1934, Senior class advisor, and Dean of Girls. ALUMNI DIRECTORY Sorry we couldn ' t obtain accurate information about each alumnus. We would appreciate further information l 1934 Lois Bersell Edwards — Gary, Indiana Mary Jane Blaney Henry — Gary, Indiana Alex Bumbera--Army --Henry Day — California Gazella Demo Specter — Hammond, Indiana Mary Demo Rusak — Indianapolis, Indiana Edna Friedel Shirey — East Gary, Indiana Richard Haddad — Army Peter Karsa--Army Lydia Kovalow Jankowitz — East Gary, Indiana Billy Kraft — Garyton, Indiana Mary Lamitz Keyak — East Gary, Indiana Winifred Lee Hass — San Francisco, California Rankin McDaniel--San Francisco, California Ruby McGrath Houck — East Gary, Indiana —Harold Michaels--East Gary, Indiana Margaret Michaels Strong- ' -Gary, Indiana Mary Pavlecich — East Gary, Indiana Ellen Puchowski Needs--Gary, Indiana Rhoda Ranger Severance--.:obart , Indiana Mary Rebeck Guerre — Gary, Indiana -L. J. Rosenfield — Army ' Howard Strong — Gary, Indiana Alex Szostek — Army Bernice Villiaume Stroube— East Gary, Indiana Marie Williams Roberts — Gary, Indiana -Lloyd Young — Ecst Gary, Indiana 1935 Elwood Addison--Hobart , Indiana LaDonne Anderson Michaels — East Gary, Indiana Chris Bonner — East Gary, Indiana Howard Conry — Navy John Demo — Navy Edward Friedel — Army Billy Frost--Merchnnt Marines -Raymond Gerlack — Hobart, Indiana Jeanette Hass — East Gary, Indiana Richard Hass — deceased Sylvia Hamilton Niehaus — East Gary, Indiana -Robert Heck--Liverpool, Indiana Anita Hooper Schroeder — East Gary, Indiana Coral Jefferis Bambrough — East Gary, Indiana Kenneth Jenkins — Army — Claude Johnston-- Pearl Kronokwa Wirtes--Gary, Indiana Anna Kusky Cantwell — Gary, Indiana Joyce Malone 01s--Kobart , Indiana Joyce MacDonald Padgett--East Gary, Indiana Laura Kate McBride Strong--Gary, Indiana Helen Olson Hyden — East Gary, Indiana -Kenneth Owens --Hammond, Indiana Reo St. Germain- -Gary, Indiana Doris Tarrant--East Gary, Indiana John Strong- -Gary, Indiana Vernon Vinton Hass — East Gary, Indiana Gene Vizena Nygra — Garyton, Indiana Ted Warren — East Gary, Indiana 1936 -Maynard Ackley- -Army Doris Blackman Micheal — Gary, Indiana Gayle Bonner O ' Brien — Gary, Indiana -William Bonner--East Gary, Indiana Andy Bumbera--Army Elizabeth Burnett Sonntag--Eost Gary, Indiana Mollie Caughron Bonner--Eo3t Gary, Indiana Carmon Courtney — Army Catherine Corcoran Young--East Gary, Indiana Helen Demo Czarnecke--Iiobnrt , Indiana Matthew Fejes — Highland, Indiana Margaret Garber Bonner--Colif ornia Charles Jacob- -Army Dewey Johns on--Esst Gary, Indiana Duwett Johnson--East Gary, Indiana Hazel Micheals Lottes--New Jersey Phyllis Minard Marcotte--East Gary, Indiana Sophie Nepsa Korzow--San Francisco, California Theresa Pavlccich Pazonka--Ea st Gary, Indiana Mildred Pierce Owens --Hammond, Indiana Dorothy Rosenfield Bristow — Chesterton, Indiana Lester Shearer- -East Gary, Indiana John Stofko--Army Filomena Tatone Zablnski--Er st Gory, Indiana Stella Waronn Mayach--East Gary, Indiana Andrew Zack--Army Hattie Zakrewski Jankowski--East Gary, Indiana -Anthony Zowol--East Gory, Indiana 1937 Robert J. Bonner--dcceased -Marion Bohrecr--Navy —Robert Br ineman--Merchant Marines -Ted Cwiklinski — Army Winifred Cory Hanson--East Gary, Indiana Helen Courtney Witt — East Gary, Indiana Catherine Culbertson--Er st Gary, Indiana . — Elmer Da ly-- Army June Daniels Lee — Garyton, Indiana Julia Demo Wuletich--East Gary, Indiana Julius Dolnics--Navy Elmer Gee--Army Josephine Hamilton Combs--East Gary, Indiana Lowell Hartley — Army Milford Havens--Chicago, Illinois Juliana Helmecy Otvos — Haywood, California Wilbur Hoots- Navy Otto Ray Hursey--Army -Elwood Kimmell--Army Virginia Krusa--East Gary, Indiana -David Lee — Army Maxine Link--East Gary, Indiana Mary Elaine Meier Walley — East Gary, Indiana - Steve Metz — Army Grace Miller Price--East Gary, Indiana Eugene Mundorf — Akron, Ohio Lola Montgomery Wolfe--Chicago, Illinois Mary Nepsa--East Gary, Indiana Howard Owens — East Gary, Indiana -Walter Ranger — Navy Edward Sadelack — Navy Ernest Salamon — Air Corps John Weber--East Gary, Indiana George Wilson- -Army Eleanor Vittitoe Boyd--Gary, Indiana Geraldine Wright — East Gary, Indiana 1958 Beth Ackley Wagner — East Gary, Indiana Jean Ackley North- -Herndon, Kansas Harold Addison — Gary, Indiana Chester Aydelotte — Navy Robert T. Bonner — Army Richard Borsen — Army James Caughron— Navy Robert Callahan--Army Fred Compass--Chesterton, Indiana Gerald Cross--Navy Rex Davis — Marines Irene Demo--East Gary, Indiana Rudy Dittrich--Army Bernadine Ershick Klisz — New Chicago, Indiana LaVerne Hart ley- -Marines William Homoky--Air Corps ' Steve Jacob--Gary, Indiana Marguerite Jacobs--Chicago, Illinois Edwin Johnson — Liverpool, Indiana Ted Kimmell- Navy John (Kronokwa) Carnegie--Navy Bessie Melton Fredericks — East Gary, Indiana Ruth Owen — East Gary, Indiana ■Joseph Pavlecich — Gary, Indiana J. Orsborn Pierce--Esst Gary, Indiana Mary Pilnoch Stanford--East Gary, Indiana Nena Pronze Del Pra — Gary, Indiana Viola Shirey Davis--East Gary, Indiana Stanley Szostek — Army Martha Tanner Fulton — Gary, Indiana John R. Thompson --Army Vera Williams--East Gary, Indiana Walter Zowal--Gary, Indiana 1939 William Anderson--Marines Robert Barbknecht--Army Lawrence Barello--Army Charles Bonner--Army Air Corps Joseph Bonner- -Army Joyce Bonner--East Gary, Indiana Gladys Brown Hines--Knox, Indiana Rosabelle Brineman--Atlanta, Georgia Margaret Boyd--Gary, Indiana Robert Conry--Navy Marianna Courtney Czilli— East Gary, Indiana Audree Daugherty Carnegie--East Gary, Indiana Harold Dwyer — Army Michael Fedorchak--Army Dora Ann Flatt — Sharp, North Carolina John Garson — Army Marie Greer Eberhardt — East Gary, Indiana Martha Haddad Bobarik--Gary, Indiana George Helmecy--Air Corps William Hughes — Navy Steve Jurkovich--Army Michael Kusky--Army Leona Link--East Gary, Indiana Phillips McBride — Naval Air Corps Tommy McBride--Army Betty MoDaniel--East Gary, Indiana John McDaniel --Army (World. War II Cousalty) Edna Miller Lorraine Miller Mason--Eost Gary, Indiana Helen Molnar McBride — East Gary, Indiana Mike Morocco — Army William Moy--Navy Monroe Price--Merchant Marines George Puchowski--East Gary, Indiana Helen Rosenfleld Fedor--East Gary, Indiana Helena Sabo--East Gary, Indiana Frank Salamon--Chicago, Illinois Helen Schaefer Huminick — East Gary, Indiana Madelyn Slease Mallonee — East Gary, Indiana Earl St. Germain--Army _ — Clementina ' Tatone--Calif ornia Elizabeth Thompson--Ea3t Gary, Indiana Dorothy Thorgren Zimmer — Hobart, Indiana Lucille Wagner Ryan — East Gary, Indiana Pauline Wagner — Chicago, Illinois George Walker- -Army Nick Warona--Army John Wilson — East Gary, Indiana Naomi Zoller Caughron--East Gary, Indiana 1940 Shirley Adams Dault — Florida Betty Babarik--East Gary, Indiana Clarence Barnes--Navy Marcella Bolha--East Gary, Indiana Maybelle Bowman v;alhman--Gary , Indiana Verna Bumbera--East Gary, Indiana Betty Callahan Johnson — Bradford, Ohio Joseph Camerson--Navy Frances Corcoran Bellanger--Gary, Indiana Arthur Cr isman--East Gary, Indiana Isabel Crocker--R. N. Methodist Hospital, Gary, Indiana Mary Lou Dault Hill — Gary, Indiana Richard Davis--Navy Steve Fedorchak--Army Charles Garber — Army William Haddad- -Marines Paul Harbison--Navy Louis Homoky — Air Corps Joy Keele Smith--East Gary, Indiana Earline Kimbrell--Ecst Gary, Indiana Ann Carnegie--East Gary, Indiana Edward Krusa — Marines Constance Leamy Van der Have--Maricaibo, Venezuela Mardelle Lindberg Wes ley- -East Gary, Indiana Marguerite McChesney Elliott — R. N. Mercy Hospital, Gary Essie Mae McDaniel--Calif ornia Harold O’Rouke — Navy Mildred Patterson--deceased Nina Quilling--Florida John Shakula--Army Leslie Shirey--Navy Richard Snell — Army Harold Winn--Army Robert Wise --Army Joseph Zowal--Army 1941 Richard Anderson--East Gary, Indiana Bill Baker--Navy Helen Bashick — East Gary, Indiana - HZ a -• - £ • ■■■: ' , r Carl Baume later Luck-Army John Benedict — Amy Air Corps Arthur Bolint — Army Air Corps Dale Bonner--Army John Borsen — Army Peggy Boyden--East Gary, Indiana LeRoy Brown — Navy Lorraine Byman- -New York, New York Shirley Cherrier — East Gary, Indiana Merle Conry — Navy Belle Coulter — East Gary, Indiana Dorothy Crago — East Gary, Indiana Alford Earley--Navy Ann Frederick--R. N. Mercy Hospital, Gary, Indiana Smith Goetze— Army Jack Gunning — Army Jack Husted--Navy Frank Hyde — Merchant Marines Natalie Izynski Jancewick--Colorado Springs, Colorado Virgil Jana — Irene Jacoh--Deceased Lucille Jacobs--Chicago, Illinois Victor Kadish — East Gary, Indiana Wassel Kadish--Marines Jeon Husky — WAVE Jo Ellen Leasure — East Gory, Indiana Max Lewis — Navy Arlie Lindberg — Army Monone Lynn Parker--Eost Gory, Indiana Joan MacDonald — Methodist Hospital, Gory, Indiana Steve Mast--Eost Gary, Indiana Beulah Melton Hopson — California Patty Minard--East Gory, Indiana William Mundorf — Army Edna Mae Omey Lilja— East Gary, Indiana William O’Rourke — Marinos Lucille Owen--East Gary, Indiana Buddy Ramsay — Army William Ramsay — Marines Joyce Ranger--Methodist Hospital, Gary, Indiana Frank Sabo — Army Joseph Shudick— Army Jock Slease--East Gary, Indiana Mary Tarrant Shoemaker- -East Gary, Indiana 1942 Wanda Bakalski--Eost Gary, Ind iana Mary Baker Lee — East Chicago, Indiana Mildred Barbknecht Szostek--East Gory, Indiana Gene Beach- -Army Lucinda Benedict Russell — Ohio Tony Bobrov ski — Navy James Cherrier— Amy rcireA -Jolnsnod : JiloY w: K toY anXflVXOj analfwil «vxa£ ae4� � , xoJt , x TarfO oX xi;ia anoibnl iftaD Jaaa� 3toiX)joO � IX ®6 aicnixn , o 3 :: o i C • BC? c c uL 3 lXiowJ anaXbnl 8 i« otJUJ tenO eafc onf 2 Xi - 1 od nS itn a x ? XrI0-� XXua3tfH ifcniosjJ Gwenlyn Cross Lovelace — Terre Haute, Indiana Helen Dorochoff Kolby— East Gary, Indiana Andrew Garber—Army Chester Glover — East Gary, Indiana Esther Harmon Bonner-East Gary, Indiana Joseph Honkoski— Army Georgians Hott-- East Gary, Indiana Robert Hyde — Army Clara Izynski — Gary, Indiana N orma Jaster Dietsch — East Gary, Indiana Clifford Jefferis--Navy Carl Johns on- -Naval Reserves, Purdue University Billie Dayle Kimbrell Ackley--East Gary, Indiana Wayne Kimmell — Navy Michael Kova low- -Purdue University, LaFayette, Indiana Wassel (Kronokwa) Carnegie— Army Donna Mansfield — Ea3t Gary, Indiana Agnes Maretich — Gary, Indiana Susan Marks Krystek— Blythe, California Ella May Nelson--East Gary, Indiana James Pierce--Army Warren Prince --Army Harold Ramsay — Gary, Indiana Helen Schulze— U. S. Nurse Cadet, Methodist Hospital James Smith — Marines Jerry Sobraske— Navy Virginia Tanner Olp — Gary, Indiana Sebastian Tat one — Army Beatrice Thoesen--Gary, Indiana Henry Weber — Navy Jesse Werner--Army Betty Wildermuth—Marines Marguerite Young Piorce—Marines Robert Zoller — Naval Air Corps 1943 Beverly Bratton — East Gory, Indiana June Campbell--East Gary, Indiana Norma Clements — East Gary, Indiana Robert Clemcnts--Army John Coulter, Jr. --Navy Roy Courtney, Jr. --Army Fred Ehlen—Marines Rowland Fabian--Army Air Corps Alverissa Faupel--Ball Sfcato Teachers College, Muncie, ind, Virginia Foster — East Gary, Indiana Sara Goetze—Purdue University, LaFayette, Indiana Louise Haddad — E p st Gary, Indiana Dorothy Harbison--East Gary, Indiana Mildred Hartsburg — East Gary, Indiana Bernard Heibert--Army June Homan — South Bend, Indiana Kenneth Hoots—Navy Betty Lou Jacobs--East Gary, Indiana Wanda Jennings- East Gary, Indiana Robert John son --Army Betty Josephsen--East Gary, Indiana Edgar Josephs on- -ITavy Doris Jean Klmmell — East Gary, Indiana Jean Kimmel--East Gary, Indiana Lillian Kipple--Esst Gary, Indiana Sophie Kosinski- East Gary, Indiana Jane Lindberg- Michael Reuse Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Jim Mart in- -Army Robert McDaniel — Army Ben Owen--East Gary, Indiana Edward Pavlecich--Valparalso, Indiana Theodore Puchowski--Navy Clara Smith--East Gary, Indiana Ray Stulgin--Navy Elizabeth Tarrant — East Gary, Indiana Robert Thorne--Navy Wanda Walczak — East Gary, Indiana PHOTOGRAPHY for Individual Pictures Sterling Studio Gary, Indiana For Group Pictures and Snaps Marian Thorne Jim Frederick Mary Prince Robert Swift Helen Hasse Publishers The Greenlee Company Offset Lithographers Chicago, Illinois The Commercial Department Edison High School . . i ■ r. r b