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

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Top row — Dennis Anderson, Roy Claussen, George Moy, Ernest Schulze, Jack Sandlin, Thomas Szway- kowski, Robert Shoemaker, Ronald Park, Robert Vizena, Blaze Kozak, Donald Kuzma, Marty Faitak, Oral Peek. I lord row — William O Kelly, Dale Hodges, Roger Bottila, Robert Lazzaroni, Paul Henry, Richard Vizena, Richard Williams, Carl Zubeck, Nicholas Kolosci, Nancy Quinlan, Cynthia Morrison, Joan Watts, Beverly Bottila, Donna Bogden. Second row— Norma Smith, Yvonne Petruzelli, Marjorie Mize, Carol Watts, Lois Cotter, Mary Ann Tucker, Carolyn Salen, Florence Smith, Dolores Rearick, Patsy Munro, Mary Scheuer, Betty Scott. Trout roiv — Sherry Niehaus, Mary Ann Torrez, Geraldine Demo, Suzanne Anderson, Charlyne Van Cleef, Jean St. Meyers, Joan Mills, Ruth Burchardt, Lois Heck. SOPHOMORE CLASS Having originated a new dance called the “Lollipop Dance” that met with grand success during their freshman year, they followed suit again this year with the same type of dance — as this new attraction brought forth such a tremendous profit during their first year. The purpose of the dance was to collect extra funds by requiring everyone to have a lollipop in order to be admitted to the dance without hav- ing to pay a five-cent fine. Everyone who at- tended the dance came clad in jeans and had a grand time while dancing and enjoying lollipops. The sophomores did quite well in the annual inter-class tournament this year. The girls came in second by losing to the senior girls, and the sophomore boys won tbeir consolation game. On March 30, the second dance was called a “Hillbilly Hop.” The distinguishing character- istics were long, sloppy shirts and braided pig tails tied with different colored ribbons. This was quite an unusual sight to see. The gym was decorated in a hillbilly fashion, and all attending the dance had a splendid time by changing from the sophisticated routine to the unsophisticated. As the second year of high school came to a close, the sophomores were ready to advance to their third year — juniors. The 1951 Edisonian 21

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Officers Charles Krupchak, president; Barbara Smith, vice-president; Bruce Swift, secretary ; Gary Ganz, treasurer. Sopl lomore Cl ass As the long summer vacation crept slowly by, the eager and anxious members of the Class of ’53 could hardly wait until the first day of their sophomore year began. Finally, it came — Sponsors Mr. Vorwald, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Snedeker. ah ! yes — that long awaited day, September 5. Having one year of experience, the sophomores felt quite self-confident and ready to participate in more school activities. Getting under way to a very quick start, the ambitious members of the class selected for their president, Charles Krupchak, who — much to their dismay — withdrew from school at the beginning of the second semester and left the position to be filled by Barbara Smith, having been elected as vice-president at the be- ginning of the year. Bruce Swift and Gary Ganz were chosen as secretary and treasurer respectively. To represent the class in the law enforcing body, the Student Council, Cynthia Morrison and Marty Faitak were chosen. Next for consideration was the selecting of their dance dates. Of the two dances allotted them, they chose December 8 and March 30. 20 The 1951 Edisonian

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Officers Phyllis Sykes, secretary; Betty Jakich, treasurer; Daniel Jaroscak, pres- ident; Gloria Conde, vice-president. 1 res lim an Class Yes, at last! they were freshmen. Every student can remember that first day of excite- ment — entering Edison High School for the first time. For a week or more the freshmen rushed about trying to find their books in their Sponsors Mrs. Hunter. Mr. Hinkle, Miss Hartley. lockers and classrooms, after which they fell into the regular swing of high school life. First, leaders were chosen to guide the class. For president, Daniel Jaroscak, a very peppy little lad, was selected ; vice-president, Gloria Conde ; secretary, Phyllis Sykes ; and treasurer, Betty Ann Jakich. Verna Faitak and Richard Uhlir were selected as Student Council repre- sentatives so they could voice their opinion in regard to school activities. Each class was allowed two dances ; but, since the upperclassmen were given first choice in dates, the freshmen sponsored a “Sadie Hawkins Dance” on January 27 as their first class night of fun and an aid to finance. The second dance was given on April 27, which was the last activity for the Class of ’54 to sponsor as a freshman class. Thus, their first year ended with many fine memories, and the freshmen looked forward to their second year as sophomores. 22 The 1951 Edisonian