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

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FRESHMAN CLASS (Continued) dents dancing while they were enjoying a lollipop. All in all, the freshman class was an out- standing group of freshmen, as the class usually ranked close to the top of the list in any cam- paign that was held during the school year. Whenever the freshmen were given an oppor- tunity, they were eager to participate in the regular high school activities. When the year drew to a close following the final examination which determined whether or not the freshmen would be classed as sopho- mores in 1950-51, the members of the class were earnestly waiting to return to school next fall as sophomores. The freshman class may be compared to a seed planted in the earth of an educational in- stitution. The seed was planted in September of 1949 (enrollment), took root (election of officers), sent up a green sprout (first activity), grew into a fine plant with a beautiful blossom (rest of activities and learning), then it changed its blossom in May for a seed which would be planted in new and richer soil next September. Top rote — Albert Curtis Neal. Raymond Maza, Gary Ganz, Ronald Park, Roy Claussen, Paul Henry, Roger Bottila, Thomas Szwaykowski, Robert Lazzaroni, Blaze Kozak, William O’Kelly, Richard Williams, Robert Shoemaker, Charles Krupchak, Robert Blossom. Third rote — Ernest Schulze, Richard Vizena, Donald Hoefflicker, Bruce Swift, Dennis Anderson, Lorin Burns, Jack Sandlin, Oral Peek, Donald Kuzma, Nicholas Kolosci, George Moy, Leonard Garvalia, Robert Crisman. Second rote — Robert Vizena, James Wolfe, Marjorie Mize, Dolores Rearick, Mary Ann Tucker, Carolyn Salen, Nancy Quinlan, Joan Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Donna Bogden, Sarah Charlotte Wolfe, Cynthia Morri- son, Yvonne Petruzelli. Front rote — Norma Smith, Ruth Buchardt, Lois Heck, Charlyne Van Cleef, Merle McDonald, Jean St. Myers, Patricia Munro, Suzanne Anderson, Geraldine Demo, Beverly Botilla, Florence Smith, Mary Scheuer, Vivian Brown. The Edisoman of 1950 11

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Mrs. Burger, sponsor; Marty Faitak, vice-president; Barbara Smith, secretary; Sherry Niehaus, treasurer; Dale Hodges, president; Mr. Hinkle, sponsor. FRESHMAN CLASS Entering a new era somewhat bewildered, nervous, and frightened, the sixty members of the future Class of ’53 began their first year within the halls of Edison High School. This year, the freshmen had the honor of being mem- bers of the first new class to assemble within the newly enlarged high school building, as con- struction work on the new addition was com- pleted shortly after the opening of school in the month of September. However, learning the ways of a high school student was not a very difficult task to accom- plish and was soon mastered by the freshmen, so there was nothing to keep them from partici- pating in the regular high school activities. Dale Hodges, a member of Edison’s football team and a somewhat hurley lad, was selected for president by the members of the class. Since Marty Faitak was elected as vice- president, the second position in the official line went to a male executive. However, whether or not it was to balance the powers of their leadership or an accident, two girls — Barbara Smith and Sherry Niehaus — were selected as class secretary and treasurer respectively. Ger- aldine Demo and Bruce Swift served as Student Council representatives for the freshman class. Mrs. Burger and Mr. Hinkle, the two teachers of mathematics, served as class sponsors throughout the school year of 1949-50. The first real venture of the class in sponsor- ing high school activities was one of the two dances which was allotted each class. Although the dance, which was given after the Merrill- ville-Edison game on December 2, did not net the class a huge sum of money, it provided an opportunity for the members of the class to learn to plan and work together. When the dance was over, the freshmen were quite proud of themselves and felt that they had passed the initial test of being regular high school students. The night of January 27 was the next event- ful night for the freshmen, as the class spon- sored its second dance after the Hobart-Edison game. Being a “Lollipop Dance,” the freshmen distinguished themselves as being originators of a new attraction in the way of high school dances. It was quite a novelty to watch stu- 10 The Edisonian of 1950

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Mrs. Etienne, sponsor; Edward Shudick, treasurer; Bonnie Shaver, secretary; Roland Moore, president; Roland Gregory, vice-president; Mr. Thom, sponsor. SOPHOMORE CLASS Having had one year of experience as high school students, the Class of ’52 was prepared to take its place along with the other classes in Edison High School and to partici pate in the activities of another year whenever the oppor- tunity arose. To begin the school year, the class chose a rather one-sided executive staff, since three of the four offices were filled by boys. The only girl to be elected to office was Bonnie Shaver, who was chosen as secretary of the class. Roland Moore, a member of Edison’s football squad ; Roland Gregory, a lad of artistic inclina- tions ; and Edward Shudick, an athlete on the B-Team, were elected to fill the positions of president, vice-president, and treasurer respec- tively. Bonnie Rogers and Carl Thorne repre- sented the sophomores in Edison’s legislative body, the Student Council. Mrs. Etienne and Mr. Thom served as class sponsors to advise and direct the class. Upon entering school on enrollment day, the members of the class had to begin to think more seriously about their future. Each person had to begin to plan his own course of study to prepare for whatever occupation he expected to follow after leaving high school, a worthy place in society, and a good citizen. Although the class set up its organization at the beginning of the school year, the sophomore class as well as other classes delayed starting their activities until after the steel strike was over. Students had the opportunity of attending the football games which had been scheduled previously and were not canceled because of the strike. The basketball season opened ac- cording to schedule, and school dances were held after the basketball games ; otherwise, the carnival and other school activities, in which the sophomores as well as other classes partici- pate, were postponed until after the strike was settled. Thus, all classes and organizations had difficulty in financing their regular activities of the school year. Although the steel strike caused a delay in the opening of school activi- ties except athletics, it did not hinder the regular daily program of study. The sophomores fell into the swing of activi- ties by giving their dance after the Wirt-Edison basketball game on November 16. Having sponsored dances during their freshman year, the sophomores proved themselves experienced 12 The Edisonian of 1950