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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1952 volume:

EDISON HIGH SCHOOL EAST GARY, INDIANA 1 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS AS A REMINDER OF OUR MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AT EDISON FOREWORD Between the, covers ' of this, The 1952 Edisonian, we have endeavored to record some of the memories of the school year at Edison. In composing this book, the staff hopes to capture for you in picture and print the events that would otherwise soon become only hazy memories of a happy year. As you turn the pages of this book, mindfully turn back the hands of time to the month of September, 1951, and follow through to May, 1952. We hope that every reader enjoys this record of the school year of 1951-52 preserved in The 1952 Edisonian. 2 The 1952 Edisonian TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration Classes Study Athletics Organizations Activities Advertisements DEDICATION 1 O MR. WILLIAM VORWALD IN APPRECIATION OF HIS AMBITION AND WILLINGNESS TO HELP AND GUIDE US THROUGH THIS YEAR, BOTH IN CLASS- ROOM AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, WE, THE STAFF, DEDICATE THIS, OUR ll r 2 Edisonian. HIS LOYALTY, PATIENCE, AND COOPERATION HAVE AIDED US IN MANY WAYS IN VARIOUS ORGANIZA- TIONS AND ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS IN CLASSES. ADMINISTRATION WITHIN THIS SECTION ARE PICTURED THE PEOPLE WHO OPEN EDISON ' S DOORS OF EDUCATION TO THE STUDENTS. ONLY THEIR GUIDANCE MAKES IT POS- SIBLE TO HAVE A CLASS, A YEARBOOK, A BAND. A BASKETBALL TEAM, AND MANY ACTIVITIES. IT IS THROUGH THEIR ASSISTANCE THAT STUDENTS OF EDISON BECOME EDUCATED. Melvin Anderson, Jr. President George Garber Secretary Fred L. Kitchel Treasurer BOARD OF EDUCATION Clara Donovan School Clerk Newana Rush Principal ' s Office Clerk 6 The l!K)Z Edisonian Congratulations to the graduates at Commencement Season ! Truly, this is for you a beginning of a new era in your life, bringing with it new opportunities, new responsibil ities, new interests, new friends, new joys, and new sorrows. Your education does not end with graduation from high school ; it will con- tinue throughout life. Some of you will continue your education at institutions of higher learning, but most of the mem- bers of the class will seek employment. The immediate objective of your employ- ment is the pay you will receive, but the more remote is your success in life. Charles M. Schwab once said, “The best investment a young man starting out can possibly make is to give all his time, all his energies to work, just plain hard work.’’ Work is the foundation stone of success. Be enthusiastic in your work. Every man is enthusiastic at times; one man has enthusiasm for thirty minutes, another man has it for thirty days, but it is the man who has it for thirty years who makes a success in life. Be ambi- tious to succeed, devoting all your energies to achieving your goals, making sure of a greater goal ahead each time you attain your immediate objective, for ambition is like a torrent — it can never rest or look back. “Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could, some blunders and some absurdities crept in, but forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you should begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old non- sense. ’ ’ — Emerson. The great aim of man’s creation is the development of a grand and noble character — and a great and good character is, by its very nature, the product of the discipline of self. Cyrus once said, “Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” Good character cannot be developed without the exercise of good common sense. Strength of character is shown in the honesty, humility, mercy, kindness, reliability, patience, hope, and charity evidenced by the truly noble. I wish you the best of success and the greatest happiness for each day of your life. Virgil I. Bailey Superintendent of Schools Virgil I. Bailey Superintendent The 1952 Edison ian 7 The time of graduation is an impor- tant occasion in the lives of the members of the Class of ’52. It is a time when everyone of you is looking to the future. Some are thinking of college days while others are planning to secure jobs imme- diately in industry, stores, offices, etc. If there is any one thing I hope you have learned more than others during tin- four years spent here, it is that work is the most honorable thing in life. A life work along useful lines is a successful life no matter what degree of fame or fortune is the final result. There is nothing more repulsive than to see a young man spend his days in seeking his own idle pleasures without adding one thing mental or material to this great bustling and needy world. A poet has given us a beautiful thought along this line of thinking : “If the goal is worth possessing, it is worth the price in pain; If you have a dream worth holding, it’s worth struggling to attain; For the joys that last the longest, as the distant bends are turned, Are not the easy splendors, but the joys which you have earned. “If you’d reach the mountain’s summit, you must have the will to climb ; If you’d rise to fame and glory, you must work and bide your time; For the victory that’s sweetest when life’s full returns are in Is the one that tried your patience and took all your strength to win.” In whatever endeavor you take up, may you ever remember the thought the poet has so ably ex- pressed in these few lines of the poem. With this thought goes my best wishes for success to each member of the Class of ’52. Claude P. Roos Principal Claude P. Roos Principal Each person who starts out in life hopes that the path will be smooth, the hills easy, the sun not too hot nor the winds of winter very cold. In other words, we dread the hardening and toughening process which nature seems to need to make sturdy men and women. 8 The 19a2 Edisonian FACULTY IONA CRISMAN English, Latin — Junior Sponsor, Play Coach, Eagle Feathers Sponsor. BONNIE ETIENNE English, Biology — Senior Sponsor, Sunshine Society Sponsor, Dean of Girls. BENJAMIN OWEN English — Sophomore Sponsor. WILLIAM VORWALD Science, Mathematics — Senior Spon- sor, Student Council Sponsor, Booster Club Sponsor, Track. STEFAN A. GAZA Social Studies, Mathematics — Junior Sponsor, Assistant Football and Basketball Coach. JACK OWEN Social Studies, Driver Training — Freshman Sponsor, Basketball Coach, E-Men ' s Club Sponsor. HAZEL HARTLEY Business Education — Junior Sponsor, Edisonian Sponsor, Eagle Feathers Sponsor, Commercial Club Spon- sor. MARJORIE BRADY Business Education. The 1952 Edisonian 9 FACULTY JOHN P. SZABO Shop — Freshman Sponsor, Hi-Y Sponsor, Sweet Shop. MARY JOAN GREGER Home Economics — Sophomore Spon- sor, Home Economics Club Spon- sor. PAUL SNEDEKER Band — Sophomore Sponsor, Sweet Shop. NAOMI J. GRABILL Music — Freshman Sponsor. DANA BROWN Librarian — Senior Sponsor. VALERIA PRUITT Girls Physical Education — Freshman Sponsor, Girls Athletic Associa- tion Sponsor. STEVE GEORGAKIS Physical Education — Junior Sponsor, Assistant Football Coach. CHESTER E. SANDERS Social Studies, Driver Training — Senior Sponsor, Football Coach, E-Men’s Club Sponsor, Dean of Boys. 10 The 1952 Edisonian CLASSES THESE ARE THE STUDENTS WHO PASS THROUGH EDISON’S DOORS. THEY ADVANCE FROM HUMBLE FRESHMEN TO DIGNIFIED SENIORS. ENTERING QUIETLY ON INITIATION DAY AND LEAVING PROUD- LY WITH A DIPLOMA IN HAND FOUR YEARS LATER. The Edisonian 11 CLASS OF ' 52 CARL EMILE THORNE — “Bud” Twice president of the Class of ’52 Bud has led in all we do. Junior and Senior Class President. Student Coun- cil. Edisonian Business Manager, Band Vice-Presi- dent. Brass Sextet. Boys’ Chorus, Mixed Choir. Pep Band. Junior Class Play. Football. Varsity. B-Team. Freshman Basketball Team, Track, 13- Men’s Club. DOLORES POMARANSKI — “Dolly” Dolly’s a senior tcho’s jolly and grand; She was the star in Kay Beats the Band.” Senior Class Vice-President. Edisonian Business Manager. Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir Presi- dent. Ct iris’ Chorus Treasurer and President, Key Notes. State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Operetta. Junior (’lass Play, Sunshine Society Vice-President. Home Economics Club. Girls Athletic Association, Booster Club. Senior (’lass Play. RICHARD JONES — “Rick” Seven years in our fine hand : Here’s a drummer , tcho’s really grand. Senior Class Secretary. Edisonian Sports Editor, Band. Pep Band, Junior (’lass Play. Hi-Y Vice- President. E-Men’s Club. Football, Varsity, B-Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Senior Class Play. CELIA ORTIZ — “Sally” Sally’s the girl who took rare of our money ; As a class treasurer, she’s really a honey. Senior ( lass Treasurer. Engle Feathers Staff. Edi- sonian Staff, Edison Commercial Club. Booster Club. BRUCE BAIRD — “Bird” Bruce has added a lot to our fun In his one year at Edison. HELEN BAKER — “Lynn” .4. pleasant temper and flashing eyes , Lots of spirit in this girl lies. Eagle Feathers Staff, Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus. Key Notes. Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, Booster Club. DONALD BRIMMER — “Don” Don was shy in the Junior Play , But that was only for one day. Junior Class Play, Hi-Y. DAVID CAPRON — “Whitey” Whitey in track, a very fast man; Xo other can run as he can. Hi-Y. E-Men’s Club, Football, B-Team, Baseball, Track. 12 The 1952 Edisonian CLASS OF ' 52 ANNA MAY CLARK — “Cluck” Anna May is a humorous lass; Without her, we’d have a very dead elass. Freshman ( ' lass Treasurer, Mixed Choir. Girls’ Chorus, Junior (’lass Play. Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Girls Athletic Associa- tion. Booster Club, Senior Class Play. ROBERTA ELLEN CLEMENS — “Bobbie” Bertie with her hair 0 red Many clever things has said. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus President, Key Notes. Sunshine Society. Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club Treasurer. Booster Club. ROBERT HENRY DAYBERRY — “Bob” Hob’s always willing to lend a hand; His cooperation is really Grand. Mixed Choir, Junior Class Play. DONALD DEEL — “Don” On the Steering Committee Don did well ; The work he’s done is really swell. B-Teara, Track. GRETA DUNCAN Greta is swell and not at all shy ; We’ll remember her as years go by. Eagle Feathers Staff. Edisonian Staff. Mixed Choir Vice-President. Girls ' Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club. Home Economics Club, Booster Club Vice-President. PATSY JOAN EBERHARDT — “Pat” As Eagle Feathers’ Editor you see, Fat has published our history. Eagle Feathers Editor. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, Booster Club. NORMAN L. ELLIS Norman is quitt and a little shy; He’s a friendly reliable guy. Senior Class Play. SHIRLEY ENNIS Shirley has a smile for everyone ; We’ll miss her when this year is done. Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club. Home Economics Club, Booster Club. The 1952 Edisonian 13 CLASS OF ' 52 EVERETT FORD — “Hank” One of the quietest of our hoys; Everett never makes much noise. ALYCE MAE FORNEY — “Odi Mae” Alyce is a member of our band. Who ' s always ready to lend a hand. Band, Pap Band, Sunshine Society, Home Econom- ics Club. JAMES HODGE FRITTS — “Parson” Jim in the Sweet Shop always works, And we know he never shirks. Sweet Shop. E-Men’s Club, Football, Freshman Basketball Team, Track. EDWIN FRONCZAK — “Ed” Ed with his friends has a good time; To great heights he ' s sure to climb. Mixed Choir, Boys’ Chorus, Varsity, B Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Track. Cross Country, E-Men’s Club. BARBARA GARNER — “Barb” Barbara has made herself quite dear. Though she ' s been with us just one year. Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir, Band. Junior Class Play, Edison Commercial Club. Girls Ath- letic Association, Senior Class Play. GEORGIA LEONA GEORGE — “Lee” Leona ' s a gal who ' s sweet and serene; she’s always happy and never mean. G iris ' Chorus, Sunshine Society. Edison Commer- cial Club. Girls Athletic Association, Home Econ- omics Club, Eagle Feathers Staff. ANNA GRUSAK Anna this year was Home Coming Queen : One of the sweetest ever seen. Freshman (’lass Secretary. Girls ' Chorus, Key Notes, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Booster Club. CHARLES V. HAAS — “Chuck” Always ready to do his share; This guy is without a care. Band. Pep Baud, Hi-Y. 14 The 1952 Edisonian CLASS OF ' 52 LOIS C. HABURJAK — “Odi Belle” Does her work and makes no funs. Lois cooperates with us. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society, Home Economics Club, Booster Club, Principal’s Office Assistant. MICHAEL ROBERT HABURJAK — “Mike” Hell hare something important to say On any subject any day. H1 Y Chaplain, Booster Club. ROBERT JAROSCAK — “Bob” They call him “ ted.” we all know why ; We won ' t forget him as time goes by. Mixed Choir, Boys Chorus, Hi-Y. REGINA JONES — “Jeannie” Regina’s our Student Council girl; Their business keeps her in a whirl. Student Council Secretary-Treasurer, Eagle Feath- ers Staff, Edisonian Staff, Mixed Choir, Girls ' (’horns. Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club. Booster Club. RALPH E. KIETZMAN — “Woody” Woody is a very happy lad ; When he ' s around, no one feels sad. Hi-Y. GENE KING — “Jesse” (inie is a lad who’s eery tall; He’s a good player in bask tball. Hi Y, E-Men’s Club, ‘Varsity, B-Team, Freshm n 1 sketball Team, Track, Cross Country. ARTHUR KUPKE — “Art” U ' c’rc all had fun here with Art ; Wi ll remember him when we ' re apart. E Men’s Cli b. Football. Varsity, B-Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Track. BEVERLY LEATHURBY — “Bev” Our classmate. Her, is gayest of all ; H , r gigghs can be heard all through the hull. Cheerleader, Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir. Girls’ ( horns. Sunshine Society, Edison Commer- c.al Club. Girls Athletic Association President. Home Economics Clv.b, Booster Club. The 1952 Edisonian 15 CLASS OF ' 52 PHYLLIS MATTINGLY — “Phil Phyllis in a true pal an we all know; Into nurse ' s training she ' s planning to go. Junior ( ' lass Vice-President, Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Key Notes, Junior Class Play, Sunshine Society. Edison Commercial Club, Home Econom- ics Club, Library Assistant, Edisonian Staff. JANET McBRIDE .4 loyal member of our class, A hard worker is this lass. Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society, Booster Club, Math District Contest, Latin State Contest, Li- brary Assistant, English Assistant. ELEANORE LaVONNE MILLER — “Ele Eleanore is full of fun ; Her sense of humor in second to none. Eagle Feathers Staff. Sunshine Society, Girls Ath- letic Association, Home Economics Club. THELMA MITCHELL Just pick up the telephone and you will hear Thelma’s number please ringing in your ear. Eagle Feathers Staff. Edisonian Staff. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society. Edison Commer- cial Cub. Girls Athletic Association, Home Econ- omics Club Vice-President. DELORES ELEANOR MOLNAR — “Lorrie Lorrie ' s nature is gay and breezy. Which goes to show her life is easy. Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society, Girls Athletic Association, Home Economics Club. ROLAND MOORE An all star back on our football team , Roland in sports is on the beam. Sophomore Class President, Student Council, Foot- ball Co-Captain, B-Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Baseball, E-Men’s Club. ROBERT O’CONNOR — “Bob Hobby is dark, handsome and tall; His two loves are Betty and basketball. Sophomore (’lass Vice-President, Student Council Vice-President, Hi-Y. E-Men’s Club, Football, Var- sity, B-Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Cross Country. CAROLYN OLSZYNIAK — “Carole Carole ' s nature is quite sweet Here ' s a gal who can ' t be beat. Eagle Feathers Staff, Edisonian Staff, Mixed Choir, Girls ' Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Girls Athletic Association, Home Economics Club, Booster Club. 16 The 1952 Edisonian CLASS OF ' 52 DANIEL J. ORLICH — “DANNY” Danny with hi s eyes of brown In civics make the teacher frown. Bnnd. l ep Hand. Football, Varsity. B-Team, Track, E-Men’s Club. NANCY JANE O’ROURKE — “Gabby” A ’aney ' s laugh is gay as a breeze; Here’s a girl who’ll always tease. Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir. Girls ' Chorus. Sunshine Society Treasurer, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, Booster Club. IMOGENS OWENS — “Imo” I mo is quiet and easy to please; With her, one always feels at e use . Eagle Feathers Staff. Edisonian Staff. Mixed Choir, Girls Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commer- cial Club, Home Economics Club. Booster Club. PERRY PAPPAS — “Pierre” At choir meetings Perry presides; The hardest work he always guides. Eagle Feathers Staff, Edisonian Staff. Mixed Choir. President. Boys’ Chorus. Boys ' Quartet. Hi Y, E-Men’s Club, Football. Track. Senior Class Play. BARBARA ANN PROTT — “Barb” On the bass clarinet Barb is a star; We ' re sure this talent will take her far. Eagle Feit hers Staff. Edisonian Staff. Band. Pep Band. Clarinet Quartet. State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, Booster Club. BORIS RASTSCHUPKIN — “Boris Karloff” Boris has learned a lot , it’s true ; His years with us were only two. Library Assistant. RAY D. RICH — “Bud” H e won’t forget as time goes by ' That Bay is really a nice guy. JOAN C. RIZZO — “Jo” Our -Jo with her big blue eyes For accordion playing should get the prize. Eagle Feathers Staff. Edisonian St aff. Mixed Choir, Girls ' Chorus. Sunshine Society, Edison Commer- cial Club Vice-President. Girls Athletic Associa- tion Vice-President. Booster Club. Home Econom- ics Club. The 1952 Edisonian 17 CLASS OF ' 52 BONNIE MAE ROGERS A pretty blonde with eyes of brown . Who’s sure to never let you down. Eagle Feathers Art Editor, Student Council. Mixed Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Key Notes. Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Girls Athletic Association, Home Economics Club Secretary, Booster Club, Senior Class Play. CONNIE RUSH To publish a good yearbook is Connie ' s aim ; The folUncing pages will bring her fame. Freshman President, Edisonian Editor, Band Presi- dent and Secretary, Pep Band, Clarinet Quartet, State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Mixed Choir, Key Notes. Math District Contest, Latin State Contest, Junior Class Play, Sunshine Society, Home Economics Club, Booster Club President, Senior Class Play. ERIC SCHARF .4 football player is Eric so tall; His pleasant ways are known to all. Hi-Y, E-Men’s Club Vice-President. Football Co Captain, B-Team, Freshman Basketball Team, Track. JOYCE MAE SEMPER — “Jo” We re sure to remember as the years go That Joyce was very fine to know. Junior ( lass Treasurer, Mixed Choir, Girls ' Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Booster Club. BONNIE LOU SHAVER She ' s Home Ee Club President, and so Bonnu’ll be a great housewife we know. Sophomore Class Secretary. Eagle Feathers Staff. Mixed Choir Secretary, Girls’ Chorus, Sunshine Society. Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club President, Booster Club. EDWARD SHUDICK — “Eddie” Student Council President , this lad. One of the best we’ve ever had. Freshman Class Treasurer. Student Council Presi- dent, Eagle Feathers Sports Editor, Mixed Choir Treasurer, Boys’ Chorus, Varsity, B-Team. Fresh- man Basketball Team, Track, Cross Country. E- Men’s Club, Booster Club, Senior Class PI y. DOLORES THERESA SMITH Dolores gets her work all done And still has lots of time for fun. Eagle Feathers Staff. Girls ' Chorus, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club. Booster Club. BETTY JANE THOMPSON Betty cheers for every team Which helps to keep them on the beam. Junior Class Secretary. Edisonian Associate Editor. Mixed Choir. Girls’ Chorus, Key Notes. Cheer- leader, Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club, Home Economics Club. Student Council, Booster Club. Senior Class Play. The 1952 Edisonian BETTY TRUETT Betty in typing has lots of speed In that class she takes the lead. Eagle Feathers Associate Editor, Edisonian Staff, Junior ( ' lass Play. Mixed Choir, (iirls’ Chorus. Sunshi ne Society. Edison Commercial Club Treas- urer. Home Economics Club. Booster Club. ROSEMARY VENTURELLA — “Rosie” Basie ' s the happy type we know J II tr poetry prates that this is so. Eagle Feathers Staff. Edisonian Staff, Mixed Choir, (iiris 1 Chorus. Key Notes. Sunshine Society, Edison Commercial Club President, (lirls Athletic Associa- tion, Home Economics Club, Booster (’lid). Senior Class Play. Steering Committee Standing — William Metz, Donald Deel, Robert O ' Connor. Seated — Regina Jones, Bonnie Shaver, Bonnie Rogers. HISTORY OF On the morning of September 7, 1948, a group of timid freshmen entered Edison High School to begin four years of higher learning. During their first meeting, the class chose Connie Rush as president ; Robert O ’Connor, vice-president ; Anna Grusak, secretary ; Rob- CLASS OF ' 52 ert Crisman, treasurer; Mrs. Burger and Mr. Sexton, sponsors. Their first class function was a dance held after the Chesterton game on November 19 — the second, a St. Patrick’s Day dance. After surviving exams, the class was ready for the long awaited summer vaca- tion. Sponsors Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Etienne, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Vorwald. The li � 2 Edisonian 19 HISTORY OF CLASS OF 52 (Continued) September 6, 1949, began a new year as the class dawned the title of sophomore. First on the agenda was the election of class officers and sponsors : president, Roland Moore ; vice- president, Roland Gregory; secretary, Bonnie Shaver ; treasurer, Edward Shudick ; sponsors, Mrs. Etienne and Mr. Thom. Keeping up the social side of high school life, the sophomores held their first dance after the Wirt-Edison basketball game on November 16. On Febru- ary 3, the class held double duty by sponsor- ing both a dance and a bake sale following the Portage-Edison basketball game. As the an- nals of the sophomore year were closed, the class was ready to function its junior year. Returning on September 5, 1950, the class entered the role of upper classmen. Once again, the class chose capable class officers : Carl Thorne, president; Phyllis Mattingly, vice-president ; Betty Thompson, secretary ; Joyce Semper, treasurer; steering committee - Connie Rush, chairman; Richard Jones, Dolores Pomaranski, Rosemary Venturella, Beverly Leathurby, Edward Shudick, and Roland Moore. For the first year, the class had three sponsors: Mrs. Crisman, Mrs. Jana, and Mr. Alexander. On November 8, the members of the class proved that they had “What it takes” in the field of actors and actresses, as they presented the class play entitled “Kay Beats the Band,” which was a great success. In the same month, on November 17, follow- ing the Chesterton basketball game, the jun- iors sponsored their first dance and bake sale of the year. Another of the many activities given by the Class of ’52 was a “Skru-Ball” game, which drew a tremendous crowd and was really a spectacle to see, on March 16. The annual Pre-Prom Dance was held in the gymnasium on May 11; then, finally the en- chanted evening of the Prom arrived on May 22 just before the close of the school year. All too soon, it seemed the date, September 4, 1951, rolled into existence, and once again came the time for election of class officers : Carl Thorne was elected as class president for his second year; Dolores Pomaranski, vice- president ; Richard Jones, secretary ; and Celia Ortiz, treasurer. Bonnie Rogers, Donald Deel, Bonnie Shaver, Regina Jones, and Robert O’Connor served on the steering committee throughout the year. This year, the class had four sponsors: Mr. Vorwald, Mrs. Etienne, Mrs. Brown, and Mr. Sanders. The seniors sponsored the first dance of the year on September 14, after the opening foot- ball game played in Edison’s new stadium. At the beginning of the year, the two money- making projects were the sponsoring of the individual school pictures and the magazine campaign. Other money-making activities dur- ing the year were a second school dance, scrap and paper drives, bake sales, senior-faculty basketball game, and the most important of all — the senior class play, “Aunt Susie Shoots the Works,” which was presented on March 28. On May 8, the seniors were guests at the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at Mar- quette Park Pavilion. Then, Sunday, May 11, arrived finally when the seniors embarked upon their long awaited trip to Washington, I). C., where they took a tour of the capital city, the Capitol Building, the White House, U. S. Congress, F. B. I., and Arlington Ceme- tery ; they saw the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Pentagon Build- ing, and various other buildings of the city. They toured the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon and saw many other histori- cal places of interest. They arrived tired, but happy, in East Gary on Saturday, May 17. Next, the seniors attended Baccalaureate Services in the school gymnasium on May 18, at which time Reverend Brady was the speaker of the evening. On May 22, the seniors marched down the aisle for the last time as students to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Student speakers were Carl Thorne, class president ; Janet McBride, valedictorian ; Connie Rush, salutatorian, and Boris Rastschupkin, third ranking member of the class. Following the presentation of diplo- mas to the seniors and the awards of merit to Janet McBride, valedictorian; Connie Rush, salutatorian; David Capron, athle tics; Connie Rush and Edward Shudick, activities; Bonnie Shaver and Norman Ellis, American Legion ; Dolores Pomaranski and Perry Pappas, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars, the members of the Class of ’52 marched down the aisle as alumni of Edison High School to the final strains of the “Victory March.” 20 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Janet McBride, valedictorian; Connie Rush, salutatorian and activities award; Boris Rast- schupkin, third ranking member of the class and commencement speaker; Edward Shudick, activities award; David Capron, athletic award. Bottom row — Perry Pappas and Dolores Pomaranski, American Legion award; Norman Ellis and Bonnie Shaver, Veterans of Foreign Wars award; Carl Thorne, class president and commencement speaker. The 1952 Edisonian 21 Officers Dolores Rearick, treasurer; Lois Cotter, secretary; Cynthia Morri- son, president; Suzanne Anderson, vice-president. Class of ' 53 As shown in the class officers’ picture, the members of the Class of ’53 chose feminine leadership for their class during their junior year. What is known as the “weaker sex” proved to be the stronger in this case for getting the necessary work of the class done during a very busy year. Barbara Smith and Robert Vizena were chosen as Student Council representatives. Their first activity as upper classmen was their class play entitled “My Heart’s in High, ’ ’ which was presented very successfully on November 1 and was one of the best plays to be given in Edison High School. Their first dance was held on November 2 after the Merrillville football game. On De- cember 7, at eleven o’clock, the juniors re- ceived their precious class rings, and just being able to wear those rings the next week was the source of each junior’s pride. Sponsors Mr. Georgakis Miss Hartley Mrs. Crisman Mr. Gaza 22 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Hoy Claussen, Dale Hodges, Thomas S waykowski, Paul Henry, Oral Peek, Gary Ganz, Roger Bottila, Bruce Swift, Robert Shoemaker. Third row — Raymond Maza, Carl Zubeck, Leonard Garavalia, Nicholas Kolosci, Blaze Kozak, Donald Kuzma, Marty Faitak, Ernest Schulze, Richard Vizena, George Moy, Robert Vizena. Second row — Eileen Wilds, Marjorie Mize, Patricia Munro, Donna Bogdon. Lois Heck, Bertha Duke, Yvonne Petruzelli, Mary Scheuer, Betty Scott, Merle McDonald, Nancy Quinlan, Florence Smith. Front row — Dolores Rearick, Mary Ann Tucker, Loretta Schavey, Ruth Burchardt. Geraldine Demo, Beverly Bottila, Joan Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Carol Watts, Jean St. Myers, Sherry Niehaus, Carolyn Salen, Barbara Smith. CLASS OF ' 53 During the ye fir, other fund-raising activi- ties included a Bake sale, paper drives, and the annual Pre-Prom Dance held on April 25. The juniors worked quite enthusiastically to have a balance in their class treasury to help .finance their trip which they plan to take the latter part of their senior year. Also they partially selected their yearbook staff which began making plans for their 1953 Edisonian. The highlight of the year for the Class of ’53 was the Junior-Senior Prom, which was given at Marquette Park Pavilion on the night of May 8. The prom, as in former years, was considered a wonderful success by all who attended. “Twilight Time” was the theme of the Prom, and the music was furnished by Mickey Islev and his orchestra. As the year drew to a close, having, thus, ended a successful year, the members of the Class of ’53 advanced to that long-awaited time — their senior year. Just as all senior classes plan, the Class of ’53 has already started making plans to be one of the best classes to graduate from Edison High School. The 1952 Edisonian 23 Officers Felix Ortiz, president; Norma Patterson, secretary; Ronald Kersey, vice-president; James Meister, treasurer. Class of ' 54 Having successfully completed one year at Edison, the members of the Class of ’54 were anxious to start their second as sophomores. As they were the largest class in the school, they contributed many athletes and club mem- bers to Edison’s extra-curricular pattern. At their first meeting of the year they elected very capable officers in a businesslike way; and having learned during their fresh- man year the importance of the Student Coun- cil, they chose Joyce Minor and Arnold Stegall as their representatives on this governing body. As each class has the privilege of sponsoring school dances each year, the sophomores held their dance on March 21. After spending two happy years as Edison’s under classmen, the sophomores were ready to advance again and look forward to the year of class rings, proms, and plays — their junior year. Sponsors Mr. Owen Miss Greger Mr. Snedeker 24 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Keith Brimmer, Willard Vickery, Dennis Good, William Funkhouser, Steven Smith, Edwin Hummel, Joseph Ginter, Ronald Good, Jack Hoyt, Kent Hardebeck, Jan Rappatta, Robert Thews, Carl Sanders. Second row — Marilyn Kersey, Gloria Conde, Mary Jackson, Joyce Ann Needham, Isabel Dayberry, Jeanette Shappell, Joyce Minor, Paula Gledich, Betty Jakich, Carolyn Zack, Marilyn Homolla, Joyce Adams, Claudette Cruikshank, Rita Halaschak. Front row — Nancee Martin, Beverly Geiselman, Patricia Taylor, Barbara Havrilesko, Verna Faitak. Rosemary Kovacic, Lorraine Dreyovich, Susanna Armenth, Ruth Prokop, Kay Robertson, Beverley Hos- kins, Phyllis Kludt, Jacqueline Zellers, Shirley Lovin. CLASS OF 54 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Mary Rich, Marie Hernandez, Irene Pedroza, Trinidad Lopez, Mary Eyrich, Joyce Brown, Marilynn McEwan, Kendra Zinkovich, Kathleen Szostek, Leona Zieba, Donna Berg, Helen Burnham, Joan Newman. Second row — Fred Cochran, Andrew Grusak, Roy Taylor, Mitchell Najar, Richard Hamady, James Kovakas, Joseph Feistling, Daniel Jaroscak, Frank Carrigan, Richard Tuthill, Ray Bolha, Donald Burton, Edward Houck, Jack Kenney. Front row — Enaanuele Venturella. Floyd Daughtrey, Edward Chambliss, Zachary Zack, Carter Jack- son, Richard Uhlir, John Motto, John DeVaney, Edwin Woodard. Arnold Stegall, Ray Taylor, Warren Ellis, Everette White. Officers Robert Fiebelkorn, secretary; Ann Marfie Halaschak, vice-president; George Greer, president; Carl Jablonski, treasurer. Class of ' 55 The long awaited day, September 5, finally arrived for the freshmen as they embarked on the four-year journey known as high school. Being an especially alert group, they had little trouble in getting their books and lock- ers and adjusted themselves quickly in their classrooms. At the beginning of the year, they chose a very invigorating group of officers to lead them in their first high school activities. Bar- bara Ramusack and Donald McBride were selected to represent the youngest members on the Student Council. Their first activity was a dance given on January 4 for freshmen only for the purpose of the members of the class to become better acquainted. The second dance was a barn dance, the first of its kind to be given at Edi- son, on April 19. Having, thus, completed a fine first year in high school, the members of the Class of ’55 looked back upon pleasant memories and for- ward to becoming sophomores. Sponsors Mr. Szabo Miss Grabill Mrs. Pruitt Mr. Owen 26 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Kenneth Skeen, Jack Scheuer, Joseph Scheuer, Gary King, Robert Taylor, Richard Her- taus, Richard Bloomquist, Jerome Barnes, William Strong, Ivan Glancy, Raymond Marks. Second row — Gerald Wiles, Charles Torrez, Donald Shomaker, Fred Urbanek, Lester Loden, John Przy- bysz, James Scheuer, DeWayne Ferris, John Jakich. Front row — Marie Lopez, Ann Naylor, Dorothea Mize, Nancy Bogdon, Ursula Norvil, Delores Todd, Betty Mize, Janice Morrison. CLASS OF ' 55 Top row — Paul Kurtos, Thomas Murphy, Joseph Chester, Guy Everett, James Warren, Frank Aloia, Henry Hammond, Dallas Lehmann, Donald McBride, Wayne Wesley, Bruce Bailey, Robert Mayka. Third row — Alex Zinkovich, Carolyn Thompson, Loretta Gray, Sharon Jarabek, Beverly Berg. Rae- deane Hickman, Helen Coulter, Peggy Barker, Mary Ann Shoemaker, Arlene Kupke, Phyllis Etherton, Wayne Hagan. Second row — Nellie Bright, Marylan Thompson, Joanna Jendrzejewski, Barbara Zajac, Gloria Cas- tro, Elizabeth Rich, Laura Jannette Jackson, Barbara Ramusack, Louise Kurtos, Shirley Hoover. Front row — Olivia Parker, Joan Broadway, Josephine Kushneruk, Sally Summers, Antoinette Choka, Phyllis Bumbera, Barbara Schaefer, Carol Broadway. Bonita Ferris, Virginia Cherry, Carol Thorgren. The 1952 Edisonian 27 Class Poem As freshmen we were so very pleased At last in Edison High to be, But we were so ill at ease When a senior we chanced to see. As sophomores, no longer green, In our classes we’d sit and dream Not of knights in armor green But the captain of our team. Then as juniors we awoke one morn “Two high school years are gone,” we sigh We planned with pride our annual Prom As the close of school drew nigh. How thrilled we were to be a senior Our last and most important year; As we travel life’s path in the future, Our Edison days we ’ll hold most dear. STUDY WITHIN EDISON’S WALLS ARE MANY ROOMS DEDI- CATED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT EACH STUDENT SHOULD BE EDUCATED. IN THE HOME ECONOMICS ROOM. THE SHOP. THE SCIENCE LABORATORY, THE STUDY HALL, AND THE MANY OTHER CLASSROOMS, THE STUDENTS ARE PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE. The 1952 Edisonian 29 Top row — English: Mrs. Crisman and Mrs. Etienne Third row — English: Mr. Owen; Latin: Mrs. Crisman Second row — Mathematics: Mr. Vorwald and Mr. Gaza Bottom, row — Science: Mr. Vorwald and Mrs. Etienne 30 The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Social Studies: Mr. Gaza and Mr. Sanders Third row — Social Studies: Mr. Owen; Driver Training: Mr. Sanders and Mr. Owen Second row — Business Education: Miss Hartley and Mrs. Brady Bottom row — Shop: Mr. Szabo; Home Economics: Miss Greger The 1952 Edisonian 31 At the beginning of the day, the home room period is supervised by various teachers, the band is directed by Mr. Snedeker, and choral groups are directed by Miss Grabill. Pic- tures of the band and choral groups are in- cluded in the Activity Section of this book. At the close of the school day is a seventh hour class for those who have committed misdemeanors of various types. This period is not pictured due to the fact that the staff did not want to embarrass any students who might happen to fall into this group for a picture in print. Top row— Physical Education: Mrs. Pruitt and Mr. Georgakis Third row — Library: Mrs. Brown; Study Hall Second row — Intermission; Convocation Bottom row — Self-explanatory 32 The 1952 Edisonian ATHLETICS A MAJOR PART OF EDISON’S EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAM IS BASED UPON ATHLETICS. FROM THE CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM TO SPECTATORS. WE LEARN THAT “WHEN THE GREAT SCORER COMES TO WRITE AGAINST YOUR NAME, IT ISN ' T WHETHER YOU WON OR LOST BUT HOW YOU PLAYED THE GAME.” The 1952 Edisonian 33 New Stadium We, the students of Edison, are very for- tunate to live in a community in which the people are interested in the welfare of the school. When it was decided that Edison needed an athletic field of her own, the school board and administrators undertook the task of providing the field. Being limited in fi- nances, the board was unable to provide seat- ing facilities. This project was undertaken by the Lion’s Club and was accomplished by a well-planned drive complete with a parade, publicity, and bonfire. The drive culminated in a house-to-house canvas in which members of the Lion’s Club with the assistance of other interested people contacted every merchant and citizen in East Gary. Generous contribu- tions were received without which it would have been impossible to build the type of field that was needed. The total contributions amounted to $6,039.70. Although these contributions helped im- mensely, the work was far from finished. Lions Club members, school administrators, and civic volunteers donated their services in planting grass seed, building fence, pouring cement for the concrete bleachers to seat 660 people, building the public address house, setting up one of the best public address sys- tems in this area, and doing many other jobs that are seldom thought of while the spec- tators are watching a ball game. Wooden bleachers with a seating capacity of 650 people were purchased. Enough re-enforcing steel and forming material are on hand to build bleachers for another 750 people. If the re- maining bleachers can be built on the same basis next year, there should be well over $1,000 left in the fund for further develop- ment of the stadium. On September 14, the efforts of all were well rewarded as the Edison-Hobart football game was the first occasion for the use of our new field. This game was attended by an overflow crowd. We, the students of Edison, wish to thank again the East Gary School Board, school ad- ministrators, Lion’s Club, merchants, and citi- zens who contributed funds and services so generously in building our new stadium. We realize that without their help such a stadium would have been impossible. 34 The U) 2 Udisonian Top row — Joseph Chester, Thomas Murphy, Joseph Scheuer, Jack Scheuer, Donald McBride, Robert Mayka, Nick Kolosci, William O ' Kelly, Carter Jackson. Third row — Felix Ortiz, Paul Kurtos, Kent Hardebeck, William Strong, John Jakich, Guy Everett, Frank Aloia, William Funkliouser, James Scheuer. Second row — Daniel Orlich, Perry Pappas, James Fritts, Roy Claussen, Edwin Woodard, Eric Scharf, Bruce Swift, Ronald Park, Richard Jones, Marty Faitak, Donald Kuzma. Front row — Edward Houck, Roy Taylor, Roland Moore, Ray Taylor, David Capron, Leonard Garava- lia, Dennis Anderson, Mitchell Najar, Dale Hodges. Football The first game of the season with Merrill- ville on September 7, was a thrilling game from the moment of the kickoff. During the game, Merrillville failed to cross the goal line as Edison did with a spectacular run by David Capron for fifty-five yards and a touchdown ; however, the run was useless as the touchdown was brought back because Edison was off side. Another run by Capron for thirty yards was called back because of holding by Edison, and Roy Claussen intercepted a pass and ran for nineteen yards during the game. William Metz drove the Pirates crazy with his wonder- ful defense work, and Roland Moore did some excellent punting and passing. The game ended with the final score 0-0. For the opening game in Edison’s new stadium, the Eagles lost a thrilling skirmish to the Brickies of Ilobart by a score of 21-13 on September 14. Ilobart broke the ice with a touchdown by Cope ; however, the Eagles scored in the second quarter and made the extra point, tying the score 7-7. On the kick- off, Cope of Ilobart received the ball and made a beautiful run for an eighty-five yard run Assistant Coach Georgakis, Coach Sanders, As- sistant Coach Gaza. The 1952 Edisoniun 35 FOOTBALL (Continued) and a touchdown and Edison was forced to punt. Marconi of Hobart received the ball and went over for another touchdown. Edi- son, never giving up, came back as Moore took the ball and went over for a touchdown. Fritts tried for the extra point but failed. The final score was 21-13. The Troopers of Wirt tangled back and forth with the Eagles for a hard fought game in Edison’s stadium on September 21. Neither team scored the entire game. During the game, a casualty occurred when Carl Thorne re- ceived a broken arm, which resulted in the loss of a senior player. The final score was 0-0. The Eagles journeyed to Dyer to make a good beginning by making the first two touch- downs. The first quarter, David Capron ran for twenty-five yards for a touchdown, and in the second quarter he made another beautiful run of twenty-five yards for a second touch- down. The extra point failed both times. The Dyer team came right back and made a touch- down but failed on the extra point, making the score 12-6. Neithe r team scored during the third quarter; however, the Dyer team broke the ice in the fourth quarter with an- other score but missed the extra point to end another hard fought game with a tie of 12-12. On the dismal night of October 6, the Eagles encountered Fort Wayne in the rain on Edi- son’s field covered with water. Neither team scored in the first quarter. Ace Chandler dashed through the rain and water for a touchdown and the extra point in the second 36 The 19.12 Edisonian FOOTBALL (Continued) quarter, although the Eagles fought back with Moore throwing a pass to Capron for thirty yards and a touchdown. The extra point, failed, and the half ended with a score of 7-6. Fort Wayne scored two touchdowns in the third quarter and one in the fourth quarter, making the score 33-6. The fourth game in the new stadium changed the score for Edison in a thrilling battle with Portage on October 12. The Indi- ans drew first blood with Parker’s score, but the Eagles fought back with Moore going over the goal line and Garavalia making the extra point. The second quarter, David Cap- ron ran twenty-five yards for a touchdown and the extra point, but the Indians went on the war path with another touchdown, making the score 12-14. Having about thirty seconds to play in the game, the Indians had the ball with only a yard to go for a touchdown and snapped it, which was followed by a big pile up. The referees pulled the players from each other and gave the signal that the Indians did not make the yardage, which showed that Edison’s line had held. The extra credit should be given to such players as William Metz, Daniel Orlich, Dale Hodges, Eric Scharf, Edward Houck, and James Fritts. The final score was 14-12 in Edison’s favor. On October 19, the Eagles encountered the Blazers of Edison of Gary in a thrilling and well-played game on the Tolleston field. At the very first of the game, Moore carried the ball almost in the clear when he was hit very hard and fumbled — the Blazers recovered the ball, went down the field and over the goal line, and made the extra point. In return Moore carried the ball and went over for a score and the extra point was good, making the score 7-7 at the half. In the third quarter Moore threw a pass to Fritts which was good for a touchdown and Capron carried for the extra point, making the score for the Eagles 14-7 ; but the Blazers tallied right back with a touchdown and the extra point with the score 14-14. The Blazers did not waste a ny time in the fourth quarter to make the score 21-14. With less than two minutes to play, Moore called a screen pass to Capron who caught the pigskin and ran sixty yards for a touchdown. Daniel Orlich, Perry Pappas, and Eric Scharf did some fine blocking on the play. Moore carried for the extra point, making the final score 21-21 and another tie. During the first half of the game on Lowell’s field on October 24, the game was “nip and tuck’’ as neither team scored. In the second half the Eagles put on a big drive which started at their own twenty-eight yard line. With good driving by Moore, Capron, and Fritts and good blocking and interference by the whole line, the Eagles were able to score with Moore making the score. During the long drive, Moore threw a pass which was good to Scharf, end, for sixty yards, which was a big help in the drive. The Eagles held the Red Devils scoreless, making the final score 6-0. On November 2, the Eagles challenged the Pirates in Edison ’s stadium for a rough game. The Pirates passed for a touchdown about ten seconds before the half. In the second half Merrillville fumbled, so Metz recovered for the Eagles and Capron went over for the touch- down. The Pirates scored through the air again for another touchdown and ended the game with a final score of 14-6 in their favor. The 1002 Edisonian 37 FOOTBALL (Continued) As the Crown Point game on November 7 was canceled because of a severe snow storm. Edison’s football season ended with two vic- tories, three defeats, and four ties. Coach Sanders and Mr. Georgakis, assistant coach, should be commended fo r the fine coaching they gave the football players as well as the members of the squad for their fine playing and sportsmanship. Mr. Gaza, assistant coach, had charge of the second team. The honorary co-captains selected by the team were Roland Moore and Eric Scharf. Roland Moore was chosen on the All-Confer- ence Team, David Capron placed on the sec- ond team, and Edward Houck, Eric Scharf, and Donald Kuzma received honorable men- tion. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Roland Moore, co-captain; Eric Scharf, co-captain; David Capron. 38 The 19� 2 Edisonian FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Top row — William Metz, Daniel Orlieh, Richard Jones. Middle row — Perry Pappas, James Fritts, Ronald Park. Bottom row — Roy Claussen, Marty Faitak, Dale Hodges. The 1952 Edisonian 39 FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Top row — Donald Kuzma, Leonard Garavalia, Dennis Anderson. Middle row — Mitchell Najar, Bruce Swift, Edwin Woodard. Bottom row — Edward Houck. Ray Taylor, Roy Taylor. 40 The 1952 Edisonian Top rote — Coach Owen, Perry Pappas, Edward Shudick, Gene King, Carl Thorne, Edwin Fronczak, Robert O’Connor, Blaze Kozak, Roy Taylor. Front row — Dennis Anderson, Ronald Park, Roger Bottila, Donald Kuzma, Roy Claussen. Varsity The Eagles opened their hardwood season under a new coach, Mr. Jack Owen. On the night of November 27, the Eagles traveled to Calumet Township High School for their opening game of, the basketball season. Hav- ing a bad night at hitting the basket, they lost their first game with a score of 28-48. . Continuing through the first seven games ,of the season and the Holiday Tourney, the Eagles did not seem to be able to make the necessary points to defeat their opponents, but all the while they never lacked the fight- ing spirit. Going into their Calumet Conference game with Lowell on January 22, neither team had won a game. Edison proved to be the winner and gave the Red Devils a 54-37 licking. The Eagles started with a bang, with Edward Shudick hitting eight of the ten points in a few seconds. The Eagles moved into a 14-8 lead by the quarter and led 26-16 at halftime. The 1952 Edisonian Coach Owen 41 VARSITY (Continued ) The score was 39-25 in favor of Edison at the end of the third quarter. The final score of 54-39 was still in favor of Edison at the end of the fourth quarter ; thus, the Eagles came home free. Edward Shudick was high point man for the Eagles with 19 points, while Edwin Fronczak and Carl Thorne were next with 13 and 7 points respectively. On January 25, the Brickies of Ilobart invaded the Eagles on their home floor and wOn the game only in an overtime period by a score of 35-31 — the game proved to be unusually thrilling from the beginning to the end. Edward Shudick was high point man for Edison with 11 points. Gene King and Robert O’Connor hit 6 and 5 points respec- tively. The Eagles played their next game away from home and were defeated by the Pirates of Merrillville 61-41. High point men for Edison were Carl Thorne with 13 points and Gene King with 10 points. The Eagles scored one of the prime upsets of the year and trounced the Indians of Port- age 69-45 on Edison’s home court on February 1. The gym was packed. Both teams as well as the crowd were tense, as Portage was fight- ing for leadership of the Calumet Conference. The Eagles zipped the nets for an almost astounding .422 percentage as they made 27 field goals on 64 shots. They took a 17-6 lead at the first quarter and led 30-18 by halftime. During the third period, they poured through 21 points and finished off with 18 points in the last quarter. Edward Shudick and Edwin Fronczak led the Eagles to victory with 22 and 18 points respectively. Gene King con- trolled the backboards both offensively and defensively and collected 9 points, while Rob- ert O’Connor and Carl Thorne collected 10 and 6 points respectively. On February 8, Crown Point defeated East Gary by a score of 45-40. The Eagles suffered the loss of one of their players, Carl Thorne, a senior. Carl was unable to play during the game and the remainder of the season on account of his arm which was broken during the football season. Having hit their stride during the latter part of the season, the Eagles went to Wheeler to defeat the Bearcats with a score of 48-45 on February 15. Dennis Anderson was high 42 The 1952 Edisonian VARSITY (Continued) scorer for the Eagles with 15 points, while Gene King hit five buckets or 10 points. With the score reading 27-26 at halftime, the Eagles gained two points in the third quarter and stayed even in the last quarter for the victory of 48-45. February 22, the Trojans of Chesterton routed the Eagles 67-89 for the last scheduled game of the basketball season before the tour- nament. The final count might have been quite different if four of Edison’s first five players had not left the floor because of per- sonal fouls. Gene King was high point man for Edison with 14 points. In the Sectional Tourney on February 28, the Blue Raiders of Tolleston defeated the Eagles by a slim one-point margin. As the Eagles had a record of three wins in fifteen games, they proved to be quite a surprise for the Blue Raiders of Tolleston, as the Raiders were trailing after the first quarter through- out the game until the final seconds of play. The Jl)o2 Edison ian 43 V ARSITY ( Continued ) Tolloston held a 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter but fell behind following the opening of the second quarter and remained behind 28-20 at halftime. It was still 36-29 in favor of the Eagles at the end of the third quarter. The Eagles were still on the top end of the score during the fourth quarter, but only in the final seconds remaining of the last quarter did the Raiders rally on Kochea ' s shot to win the game by only one point with the final score of 40-39. Edwin Fronczak was high point man for the Eagles with 13 points. The Edison-Tolleston game will be remem- bered as the best game of the season for the Eagles. Edison came very close to being the Sectional Champs in Gary which was finally won by the Blue Raiders of Tolleston. The Eagles who played in the game were Edwin Fronczak, Edward Shudick, Gene King, Roy Claussen, Robert O’Connor, and Dennis And- erson. The team should be praised highly for its showing in the Sectional Tournament in Gary. Thus ended the 1951-52 basketball season for Edison. The senior s, who are leaving the team, are Edwin Fronczak, Edward Shudick, Gene King, Robert O’Connor, Arthur Kupke; thus, five juniors remain on the team for next year. Gene King and Robert O’Connor were elected honorary co-captains. Season’s Record Edison Opponent Calumet Township 28 48 Merrillville 41 65 Roosevelt — Gary 50 72 Dyer 49 63 Wirt 39 51 Holiday Tourney Griffith 43 60 Edison — Gary 29 43 Griffith 41 70 Lowell 54 37 Hobart 31 35 Merrillville 41 61 Portage 69 45 Crown Point 40 45 Wheeler 48 45 Chesterton 39 67 Sectional Tourney Tolleston 39 40 44 The 1952 Edisonian VARSITY (Continued) The Varsity was handicapped by the loss of one of its best and experienced senior players during part of the season due to the fact that Carl Thorne had the misfortune of having his arm broken in the football game with Hobart during the opening game in Edison’s new stadium on September 14. Carl was unable to play during the first part and, also, the latter part of the basketball season because of his broken arm. The Booster Club is to be commended for its fine school spirit and its faithful support of the team by attending both the home games and away-from-home games and cheering for the team throughout the entire basketball season. Although the 1951-52 basketball season seemed to be somewhat of an “off-year” for the Varsity, the members of the team are to be commended for their fine spirit and sports- manship throughout the season. The 1952 Edisonian 45 VARSITY BASKETBALL Tup row — Gene King, co-captain; Robert O ' Connor, co-captain; Edward Shudick, Edwin Fronczak. Middle roic — Carl Thorne, Roy Claussen, Dennis Anderson, Ronald Park. Bottom row — Arthur Kupke, Donald Kuzma, Roger Bottila. 46 The 1952 Ediaonian Beverly Leathurby, Barbara Smith, Carl Jablonski, Betty Jakich, Betty Thompson. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS B TEAM CHEERLEADERS Ann Marie Halasehak, Virginia Cherry, Phyllis Bumbera, Carol Thorgren. The 19u2 Edisonian 47 Top row — Roy Taylor, Carl Sanders, Andrew Grusak, Edward Houck, Robert Thews, Blaze Kozak, Robert Mayka, James Mills, Coach Owen. Front row — Ronald Smith, Carter Jackson, Felix Ortiz, Robert Eddy, Paul Brock, Warren Ellis, James Meister. B TEAM Under its new coach, Coach Owen, this year, the B Team won five and lost nine games during the basketball season. During the season, the team improved in the handing of the ball and has some very promising players for the Varsity next year. 48 The 1952 Edisonian t-J M Top row — Richard Hertaus, Lester Loden, Donald Shoemaker, Joseph Scheuer, Thomas Murphy, Bruce Bailey, James Warren, Joseph Chester, Jack Scheuer, Fred Urbanek, Alex Zinkovich, Coach Gaza. Front roic — Jam es Scheuer, Charles Torrez, Frank Aloia, John Przybysz, Donald McBride, Paul Kur- tos, Wayne Wesley, Robert Fiebelkorn. FRESHMAN TEAM Each basketball team had a new coach this year — the Freshman Team being coached by Coach Gaza. The Freshman Team completed the season with a record of three victories and six defeats. The two closest games of the season were played with Calumet Township and Crown Point which were a seesaw affair throughout the game, although the Eagles lost both of the games. The players are willing to learn and work and should become a winning B Team next year. The 1952 Edisonian 49 Top row — Steven Smith, Richard Hamady. Coach Owen, Robert Conners, Edwin Fronczak. Second row — Roger Bottila, Robert O ' Connor, James Kovakas, Andrew Grusak, Wayne Wesley, Gene King, Charles Wilkins. Front row — Zachary Zack, James Meister, Ronald Kersey, Edward Chambliss, Warren Ellis. CROSS COUNTRY TRACK Top row — Arthur Kupke, Andrew Grusak, Carter Jackson, Joseph Chester, Wayne Wesley, Donald Mc- Bride, Edwin Fronczak, Coach Vorwald. Front row — Felix Ortiz, Ray Taylor, Edward Houck, Warren Ellis, Dennis Anderson, Ronald Park, Roger Bottila, David Capron. 50 The 1952 Edisonian David ( ' apron Dennis Anderson Track The Eagles under the coaching of Mr. Vor- wald, who was the new track coach this year entered the Calumet Track Meet — their first meet of the season — at the Chicago indoor field house on March 20. The teams partici- pating in the meet were: Hobart, Crown Point, Portage, Griffith, Lowell, and Edison. Edison won the track meet at Wirt on April Fool ’s Day. On April 3, Edison ranked second at the 3- Way Meet at Hobart — the schools participating were Edison, Lowell, and Ho- bart. The Eagles bowed to a 81-63 defeat •handed them by Griffith on April 9. Edison placed second again, this time, in a 4-Way Meet at Edison of Gary on April 15. The schools competing were Portage, Edison of East Gary, Wirt, and Edison of Gary, and each placed in that order. Once again, EdisOn placed second in a 3-Way -Meet at Chesterton on April 24 — the schools who competed in the meet were Edison, Knox, and Chesterton. At the Calumet Conference Meet in which eight schools participated at Ilobart on May 1, Edison placed fourth. Edison won the track meet at Hebron on May 6 and won eleven first places in the meet. David Capron and Dennis Anderson en- tered the Sectional Track Meet at Gary on May 10. Dennis Anderson placed second in the half-mile run, which entitled him to enter the Regional Track Meet at Mishawaka on May 17. This was the first time in the history of Edison to enter the regionals. Coach Vor- wald and the track team are to be commended for their advancement in track this year. The requirement for a major letter in track is a total of twenty points to be accumulated during one season. David Capron, Perry Pappas, Dennis Anderson, Ronald Park, War- ren Ellis, Edward Houck, and Felix Ortiz earned a major letter in track this spring. The 1952 Edisonian 51 Top row — Ray Taylor, Daniel Orlich, Robert O ' Connor, Carl Thorne, Edward Shudick, Arthur Kupke. Third row — Richard Jones, Roland Moore, Gene King, Edward Houck, Edwin Fronczak. Second row — James Fritts, Donald Kuzma, Marty Faitak, Roy Claussen, Perry Pappas, Leonard Gara- valia. Front row — Bruce Swift, Dennis Anderson, Ronald Park, Roger Bottila, David Capron, Mitchell Najar. E- Men ' s Club The E-Men’s Club is an honorary organization. Each member belonging to the club must have won a letter in one of the four major sports. Freshmen and sophomore boys usually work hard at sports in order to obtain a position in the club. The event to which the seniors of the club look forward each year is the annual banquet sponsored by the Lion’s Club at Teibel’s Restaurant. Officers and Sponsor Mr. Sanders, sponsor; Dale Hodges, secretary- , , „ . _ . , „ treasurer; Eric Scharf. president; Mr. Owen, spon- Display for Homecoming Dance received first sor. place. 52 The 1952 Edisonian ORGANIZATIONS BELONGING TO A NUMBER OF EDISON ' S VARIOUS CLUBS HELPS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE AS WELL AS PROVIDE RECREATION, AS THEY CONDUCT OR PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS, WORK ON THE PROJECTS OF THE YEAR AND LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER HARMONIOUSLY. The l!)o2 Edisonian 53 Standing — Robert Vizena, Barbara Smith, Joyce Minor, Barbara Ramusack, Donald McBride, Eric Scharf, Perry Pappas, Connie Rush, Greta Duncan, Rosemary Venturella. Sylvia Van Cleef. Bonnie Shaver. Seated — Roland Moore, Edward Shudick, president; Mr. Vorwald, sponsor; Regina Jones, secretary- treasurer; Arnold Stegall, vice-president. STUDENT COUNCIL As the Student Council should grow as the school grows, a new constitution was drawn up this j r ear. In addition to the president and two representatives from each class, the presi- dents of all of Edison’s organizations were added to the Council. Edward Shudick, Bonnie Rogers, Anna Grusak — queen, Beverly Leathurby. Our Student Council’s purpose is to recom- mend to the administration improvements in school functions. These functions include ath- letic events, dances, convocations, and fund raising activities. They, also, may recommend improvements in the halls, restrooms, class- rooms, locker neatness, lunch hour programs, and school decorations. It is this organiza- tion’s aim to make our school a better place in which to live. The major activity of the Student Council was sponsoring the second annual Homecom- ing Dance held on October 12 after the Port- age football game. The student body chose Anna Grusak for queen after the football team nominated five candidates. The displays, decorations, and parade helped make this dance an even bigger success than before. Other activities during the year included decorating the halls at Christmas and helping to organize the newly formed Booster Club. The last undertaking was the supervision of the election of next year’s president. 54 The Edisonian Top row — Celia Ortiz, Carolyn Olszyniak, Joan Rizzo, Rosemary Venturella, Anna May Clark, Bonnie Shaver, Barbara Prott, Helen Baker, Patsy Eberhardt, Betty Truett, Beverly Leathurby, Delores Molnar, Greta Duncan. Third row — Nancy O ' Rourke, Betty Thompson, Connie Rush, Shirley Ennis, Regina Jones, Alyce For- ney, Phyllis Mattingly. Lois Cotter, Jean St. Myers, Sherry Niehaus, Dolores Rerick, Imogene Owens, Thel- ma Mitchell. Second row— Anna Grusak, Marjorie Mize, Mary Scheuer, Yvonne Petruzelli, Lois Heck, Bertha Duke, Nancy Quinlan, Mary Ann Tucker, Carolyn Salen, Barbara Smith, Florence Smith, Cynthia Morrison, Janet McBride. Front row — Roberta Clemens, Bonnie Rogers, lerle McDonald, Betty Scott, Carol Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Beverly Bottila, Joan Watts, Donna Bogdon, Patricia Munro, Ruth Burchardt, Lois Haburjak, Leona George. SUNSHINE SOCIETY This year, as in others, the aim of the girls has been to spread sunshine and cheer to the sick and needy and to everyone around them during the Christmas Season as well as throughout the year. Edison was represented at the district and state conventions as usual. The biggest event of the year was the annual Sweetheart Dance at which Suzanne Anderson reigned as queen on February 15. The girls had the privilege of hearing a number of speakers on timely subjects of interest to them. Not to be forgotten was its annual contribution to the Riley Fund and collec- tion of donations-for the Heart Foundation. Officers and Sponsor Suzanne Anderson — Sweetheart Queen Sylvia Van Cleef, president; Dolores Pomaranski, Mary Ann Torrez, Sylvia Van Cleef, Suzanne vice-president; Mrs. Etienne, sponsor; Suzanne An- Anderson, Bonnie Rogers, Celia Ortiz. derson, secretary; Geraldine Demo, treasurer. The 1952 Edisonian 55 Top row — George Moy, Roger Bottila, Bruce Swift, Robert Shoemaker, Carl Zubeck, Blaze Kozak, Marty Faitak, Thomas Szwaykowski, Edward Houck, Andrew Grusak. Second row — Richard Hamady, Gary Ganz, James Kovakas. Nicholas Kolosci, Keith Brimmer, Jack Kenney, Ray Taylor, Perry Pappas, William Metz, David Capron. Front row — Jack Hoyt, Carter Jackson, John DeVaney. Edwin Woodard, Edward Chambliss, Ronald Kersey, Jan Rappatta, Kent Hardebeck, Richard Jones, Richard Uhlir. Hl-Y Once again this year, under the leadership of a new sponsor, the Hi-Y was organized for the purpose of influencing the boys to become better citizens and to help make the school a better place in which to live. It was Edison’s first organization to make initiation week a time to improve the school instead of merely doing embarrassing stunts. As in former years, its activities included sponsoring an annual Courtesy Week and painting and fix- ing the building and lawn. In October the officers and sponsor attended a district con- ference at Morocco, Indiana. Officers and Sponsor Dennis Anderson, treasurer, Roy Claussen, sec- retary; Donald Kuzma, sergeant-at-arms; Mr. Szabo, sponsor; Ronald Park, president; Oral Peek, vice-president; Mike Haburjak, chaplain. 56 The 1952 Edisonian HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The chief purpose of the club is to promote interest and encourage girls in the art of homemak- ing. Membership is granted only to those girls who have had at least one year of home economics. Officers and Sponsor Bonnie Rogers, secretary; Bonnie Shaver, presi- dent; Miss Greger, sponsor; Thelma Mitchell, vice- Display for Homecoming Dance received president; Anna May Clark, sergeant-at-arms; Ro- “Honorable Mention.” berta Clemens, treasurer. The 1952 Edisonian Second row — Merle McDonald, Joan Rizzo, Rosemary Venturella, Carol Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Joan Watts, Beverly Bottila. Betty Truett. Patsy Eberhardt, Barbara Prott, Helen Baker, Greta Duncan. Front row — Joyce Minor, Joyce Adams, Betty Jakich, Marilyn Homolla, Rosemary Kovacic, Verna Fai- tak, Lorriane Dreyovich, Barbara Havrilesko, Connie Rush, Betty Thompson, Dolores Pomaranski. Top row — Carolyn Zack, Sylvia Van Cleef, Nancy O’Rourke, Eleanore Miller, Leona George, Alyce Forney. Beverly Leathurby, Phyllis Mattingly, Lois Haburjak, Shirley Ennis, Suzanne Anderson, Ger- aldine Demo, Regina Jones, Anna Grusak. Fourth row — Cynthia Morrison, Marilynn McEwan, Dolores Smith, Susanna Armenth, Rita Halasehak, Sherry Niehaus, Helen Burnham, Donna Berg, Leona Zieba, Dolores Rearick, Claudette Cruiksliank, Imo- gene Owens. Third row — Delores Molnar, Betty Scott. Marjorie Mize, Mary Scheuer, Yvonne Petruzelli, Lois Heck. Nancy Quinlan, Mary Ann Tucker. Carolyn Salen. Florence Smith, Lois Cotter, Jean St. Myers, Barbara Smith. Top rote — Celia Ortiz, Carolyn Olszyniak, Imogene Owens, Nancy O’Rourke, Sylvia Van Cleef, Bev- erly Leathurby, Sherry Niehaus, Phyllis Mattingly, Suzanne Anderson, Geraldine Demo, Bonnie Shaver, Thelma Mitchell, Dolores Pomaranski. Second roxc — Betty Thompson, Roberta Clemens, Anna Grusak, Anna May Clark, Barbara Garner, Marjorie Mize, Yvonne Petruzelli, Nancy Quinlan, Carolyn Salen. Florence Smith, Barbara Smith, Dolores Rearick, Shirley Ennis. Front row — Deona George, Dolores Smith, Ruth Burchardt, Carol Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Beverly Bottila, Bonnie Rogers, Betty Truett, Patsy Eberhardt, Barbara Prott, Helen Baker, Regina Jones, Greta Duncan. EDISON COMMERCIAL CLUB Membership in the club is restricted to students who are or have taken business subjects; in this club are the future business leaders of East Gary as well as our own America. Officers and Sponsor Jean St. Myers, treasurer; Lois Cotter, secretary; Miss Hartley, sponsor; Joan Rizzo, vice-president; Entry in displays for decoration of gym for Rosemary Venturella, president. Homecoming Dance. 58 The 19o2 Edisonian GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Girls who are interested and can earn enough points by regular participation in sports have the privilege of becoming G. A. A. members. Due to the fact that the gym was used generally during the year by the boys in basketball and other sports, the major sport of interest for the girls was bowling. Officers and Sponsors Beverly Leathurby, president; Barbara Smith, treasurer. Mrs. Pruitt, sponsor; Sherry Niehaus, point Basketball is the favorite of the girls when they chairman; Dolores Rearick, secretary; Joan Rizzo, have the opportunity of using the gym. vice-president. The 1952 Edisonian Second row — Joyce Adams, Betty Jakich, Carolyn Zack, Marilyn Homolla, Lois Heck, Nancy Quinlan, Mary Ann Tucker, Carolyn Salen, Florence Smith, Dolores Pomaranski, Patricia Taylor. Front row — Delores Molnar, Anna May Clark, Rosemary Venturella, Carol Watts, Mary Ann Torrez, Joan Watts, Donna Bogdon, Patricia Munro, Ruth Burchardt, Lois Cotter. Jean St. Myers. Top rote — Joyce Minor, Kendra Zinkovich, Lorraine Dreyovich, Verna Faitak, Barbara Havrilesko, Rita Halaschak, Isabel Dayberry, Helen Burnham, Donna Berg, Leona Zieba, Norma Patterson, Nancee Martin. The 1952 Edisonian BOOSTER CLUB Members of the newly organized Booster Club accomplished their purpose — to improve school spirit — by organizing a cheering section, selling pins on which the name of the school and school colors were printed, and getting busses for away-from-home games. They operated a check room at home games and sponsored a dance on November 30. Officers and Sponsor Mary Ann Torrez, secretary-treas- urer; Connie Rush, president ; Greta Display for Homecoming Dance Duncan, vice-president. received “Honorable Mention.” Club members — Anna May Clark, Betty Truett, Greta Duncan, Connie Rush. Barbara Prott, Regina Jones. Bonnie Shaver, Patsy Eberhardt, Shirley Ennis, Bonnie Rogers, Dolores Pomaranski. Helen Baker, Joan Rizzo, Sylvia Van Cleef. Betty Thompson, Beverly Leathurby, Janet McBride, Carolyn Olszyniak. Rose- mary Venturella, Celia Ortiz, Nancy O ' Rourke, Imogene Owens, Barbara Garner, Dolores Smith, Thelma Mitchell, Phyllis Mattingly, Roberta Clemens, Lois Haburjak, Eleanore Miller. Mary Ann Torrez. Mary Ann Tucker, Dolores Rearick, Joan Watts, Beverly Bottila, Sherry Niehaus, Cynthia Morrison, Yvonne Petru- zelli, Lois Cotter, Nancy Quinlan, Carolyn Salen, Barbara Smith, Suzanne Anderson, Geraldine Demo, Lorraine Dreyovich, Helen Burnham, Leona Zieba, Barbara Havrilesko, Verna Faitak, Rosemary Kovacic, Susanna Armenth, Jacqueline Zellers, Rita Halaschak, Isabel Dayberry, Claudette Cruikshank, Joan New- man, Marilynn McEwan, Donna Berg, Paula Gledich, Marilyn Homolla, Mary Eyrich, Norma Patterson, Joyce Adams, Nancee Martin, Gloria Conde. Carolyn Zack, Joyce Minor, Marilyn Kersey, Betty Jakich. Mary Ann Shoemaker, Ann Marie Halaschak, Raedeane Hickman, Virginia Cherry, Phyllis Bumbera, Carol Thorgren, Olivia Parker, Delores Todd, Peggy Barker, Ursula Norvil, Barbara Ramusack, Loretta Gray, Sally Summers, Sharon Jarabek, Betty Mize, Janice Morrison, Helen Coulter, Louise Kurtos, Bar- bara Schaefer, Carl Jablonski, ACTIVITIES AS A THOROUGH EDUCATION IS NOT BASED SOLELY ON THE STUDY OF BOOKS, THE STUDENTS OF EDI SON HAVE MANY VARIED ACTIVITIES IN WHICH TO PARTICIPATE. CONCERTS, DANCES, CARNIVAL, PROM. AND PUBLISHING THE PAPER AND YEARBOOK ARE ALL PART OF THE SOCIAL EDUCATION AT EDISON. The 19 2 Edisonian 61 EDISON IAN STAFF CONNIE RUSH Editor BETTY THOMPSON Associate Editor RICHARD JONES Sports Editor DOLORES POMARANSKI Business Manager CARL THORNE Business Manager SYLVIA VAN CLEEF Miss Edisonian” who sold 52 books (iroup Picture Standing — Celia Ortiz, Bar- bara Prott, Thelma Mitchell, Perry Pappas, Phyllis Matt- ingly, Regina Jones, Betty Truett; seated — Joan Rizzo, Rosemary Venturella, Caro- lyn Olszyniak, Greta Dun- can; not pictured — Imogene Owens. Miss Hartley, Sponsor As in former years, it was the duty of the Edisonian staff to finance and record the year’s events for the student body in pictures and print. Many other people have helped to make this book a success. We wish to thank the faculty, the students, our advertisers, our sponsor — Miss Hartley, and our photogra- pher — Mr. Lee Coner for the part they have played in publishing “The 1952 Edisonian.’’ 62 The 1952 Edisonian Top row of pictures — Patsy Eberhardt, editor; Batty Truett, associate editor; Bonnie Rogers, art edi tor; Edward Shudick, sports editor. Standing — Nancy O’Rourke, Rosemary Venturella, Celia Ortiz, Perry Pappas, Carolyn Olszyniak, Joan Rizzo, Barbara Prott, Shirley Ennis, Thelma Mitchell, Imogene Owens, Barbara Garner, Dolores Smith, Greta Duncan, Regina Jones. Seated — Helen Baker, Bonnie Shaver. Eot pictured — Eleanore Miller, Beverly Leathurb , Leona George. EAGLE FEATHERS Each year, Edison’s students are kept informed about current school events by the staff of “Eagle Feathers,” our bi-weekly school paper. Each staff member from editor to machine operator, worked hard to make the paper a success. Due to the cooperation of all staff members, the entire student body enjoyed each issue of the 1951-52 “Eagle Feathers.” “MISS EAGLE FEATHERS” — Barbara Prott Barbara Prott and Edward Shudick were crowned Queen and king of “Eagle Feathers” as high salesmen in the subscription campaign. Regina Jones, Nancy Sponsors O’Rourke, Thelma Mitchell, and Celia Ortiz were •runner-ups. Miss Hartley and Mrs. Crisman The 1952 Edisonian 63 Standing — Verle Jones, Mr. Snedeker, Richard Jones. Robert Muraco. 7 hirtl row — Alyce Forney, Patricia Taylor, Nancee Martin, Joyce Follow, Kathleen Kulivak, Ann Walker, Carter Jackson, Kendall Spencer, Fred Cochran, Ursula Burchardt, Guy Everett, Carl Thorne James Warren, Daniel Orlich, Gordon Taylor, Emil Conde, Antoinette Choka, Beverly Berg Joyce Brown William Funkhouser, John DeVaney, Bruce Bailey, Arnold Stegall. Second row — Phyllis Bumbera, Dallas Lehmann, Barbara Havrilesko, Carol Mattie, Kathleen Blagg, Olivia Parker, John Motto, Sally Summers, Joyce Minor, Betty Jakich, Lyndel Adams, Marilyn Kersey Steve Kozak, Marilyn Homolla, Bruce Swift, Joyce Cunningham. Front row Connie Rush, Phyllis Sykes, Susanna Armenth, Richard Uhlir, Barbara Prott Janice John- ston, Karen Havrilesko, Frances Bentley, Wayne Brown. BAND The band participated in many activities during the year. At the first concert given at Columbus School on November 21, the senior members were awarded their sweaters. Next a Christmas concert was given in coop- eration with the choir. In the district solo and ensemble contest held at Merrillville on February 9, the band received 21 first place ratings, 20 second place ratings, and 6 third place ratings. Instru- mental soloists who took first place were as follows: Richard Uhlir, Connie Rush, Susanna Armenth, and Dallas Lehman — clarinet ; Barbara Prott — bass clarinet; Bruce Bailey and Arnold Stegall — cornet; Guy Everett - sousaphone. The clarinet quartet — Connie Rush, Richard Uhlir, Barbara Prott, and Phyllis Sykes — took first place. Soloists who took second place were : Phyllis Sykes and Phyllis Bumbera — clarinet; Beverly Berg and Joyce Brown — cornet. The clarinet duct - Barbara Havrilesko and Dallas Lehman took second place. The saxophone quartet Marilyn Kersey, Marilyn Homolla, Betty Jak- ich, and Joyce Cunningham — took second place. Soloists who took third place were : Barbara Havrilesko — clarinet ; Marilyn Ker- sey — saxophone. Nine of the 21 first place ratings were eligible to attend the state solo and ensemble contest at Butler University in Indianapolis on February 23. Barbara Prott and the clari- net quartet composed of Connie Rush, Phyllis Sykes, Barbara Prott, and Richard Uhlir re- ceived first place at Indianapolis. Richard Uhlir, Connie Rush, Susanna Armenth, Ar- nold Stegall, and Guy Everett won second place ; Bruce Bailey and Dallas Lehman won third place. 64 The 1902 Edisonian BAND ( Continued ) The band entered the district contest held at Knox on April 5 and received second place rating. After working hard for the district and state solo and ensemble contests and the dis- trict band contest, the members of the band were rewarded for their efforts by having the privilege of taking the annual band tour, which is a thrill and a joy for each band member. The annual tour was taken in Michigan and northern Indiana on May 1, 2, and 3. After playing concerts at Mendon and Stur- gis, they stayed all night at Sturgis, Michigan. The next day, they gave another concert at Fort Wayne Central High School and stayed all night at the Kennan Hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their last public appearance of the year was at commencement in Edison gvm on May 22. Officers Connie Rush President Carl Thorne Vice-President Bruce Swift Secretary Barbara Prott Treasurer DIRECTOR MR. SNEDEKER The 1952 Edisonian 65 State Solo and Ensemble Contest Winners Clarinet Quartet First Place Richard Uhlir, Barbara Prott, Phyllis Sykes, Connie Rush. Solo Winners Top row — Barbara Prott, first place ; Connie Rush, second place; Richard Uhlir, second place. Middle row — Susanna Ar- menth, second place; Arnold Ste- gall, second place; Bruce Bailey, third place. Bottom row — Dallas Lehmann, third place; Guy Everett, second place; Rosemary Kovacic, second place — piano. 66 The 1952 Edisonian Key Notes Standing — Helen Baker, Rose- mary Venturella, Anna Grusak, Dolores Pomaranski, Connie Rush, Betty Thompson. Seated — Bonnie Rogers, Phyl- lis Mattingly, Roberta Clemens. Cherriletts Standing — Gloria Conde, Mari- lyn Kersey, Susanna Armenth, Mary Jackson, Kathleen Szostek, Rosemary Kovacic. Seated — Joyce Adams, Betty Jakich, Carolyn Zack. Boys 7 Quartet Edward Sliudiek, Perry Pap- pas, Warren Ellis, Carl Jablon- ski. The 1952 Edison ian 67 68 The 1952 Edisonian CHOIR Top row — Robert Jaroscak, Dennis Anderson, Arthur Arreguin, Ronald Park, Edwin Fronczak, Perry Pappas, Edward Houck, Andrew Grusak, Ray Taylor, Janies Kovakas, Carl Zubeck, Robert Shoemaker, Edward Shudick. Third row — Carl Jablonski, Rita Halaschak, Shirley Ennis, Geraldine Demo, Suzanne Anderson, Do- lores Pomaranski, Regina Jones, Bonnie Shaver, Bonnie Rogers, Greta Duncan, Helen Baker, Betty Tru- ett, Patsy Eberhardt, Kathleen Szostek, John Jakich. Second row — Warren Ellis, Imogene Owens, Thelma Mitchell, Betty Thompson, Phyllis Mattingly, Lois Haburjak, Beverly Leathurby, Jeanette Shappell, Mary Ann Tucker, Nancy Quinlan, Gloria Conde, Mary Jackson, Mitchell Najar. Front row — Emanuele Venturella, Norma Patterson, Anna Grusak, Roberta Clemens, Anna May Clark, Carolyn Olszyniak, Joan Rizzo, Rosemary Venturella, Carolyn Zack, Rosemary Kovacic, Joseph Feistling. GIRLS’ CHORUS Top roiv — Mary Ann Shoemaker, Norma Patterson, Rita Halaschak, Lorraine Dreyovich, Verna Fai- tak, Joan Watts, Beverly Bottila, Mary Ann Torrez, Marylan Thompson, Loretta Gray, Carolyn Thomp- son, Nellie Bright, Sharon Jarabek, Carol Watts, Arlene Kupke, Louise Kurtos. Third row — Ann Marie Halaschak, Barbara Schaefer, Shirley Ennis, Geraldine Demo, Suzanne An- derson. Dolores Pomaranski, Regina Jones, Bonnie Shaver, Bonnie Rogers, Greta Duncan, Helen Baker, Betty Truett, Patsy Eberhardt, Kathleen Szostek, Barbara Ramusack. Second row — Peggy Barker, Jacqueline Zellers, Imogene Owens, Thelma Mitchell, Betty Thompson, Phyllis Mattingly, Lois Haburjak, Beverly Leathurby, Jeanette Shappell, Mary Ann Tucker, Nancy Quin- lan, Gloria Conde, Mary Jackson, Joyce Adams. Front row — Beverley Hoskins, Phyllis Kludt, Shirley Lovin, Anna Grusak, Roberta Clemens, Anna May Clark, Carolyn Olszyniak, Joan Rizzo, Rosemary Venturella, Paula Gledich, Carolyn Zack, Rosemary Kovacic. BOYS’ CHORUS Top row — Dennis Anderson, Robert Jaroscak, Arthur Arreguin, Edwin Fronczak, Leonard Garavalia, Mitchell Najar, Ray Taylor, Edward Houck, Warren Ellis, Andrew Grusak, Perry Pappas, Richard Hamady. Front row — Ronald Park, Carl Zubeck, Robert Shoemaker, Oral Peek, Emanuele Venturella, Joseph Feistling, John Jakich, Carl Jablonski, James Kovakis, Edward Shudick. CHORAL NOTES The choral groups were trained by a new director, Miss Grahill, this year. The first event of the year in the vocal department was the annual Christmas concert given in con- nection with the band. On December 15, the choir sponsored a Christmas Ball in the gym, which was decorated in a gay holiday manner. February 9, the district solo and ensemble contest was held at Merrillville. Rosemary Kovacic received first place rating on the piano in the district contest and second place rating at the state contest, as first place rating entitled her to enter the state contest. Edison’s second place ratings were : Key Notes, Cherri- letts, Boys’ Quartet, Rosemary Venturella, Carl Jablonski, Gloria Conde, and Susanna Armen th. Katheen Szostek, Dolores Pomaran- ski, and Ann Marie Halaschak received third place ratings as soloists. The choir entered the district contest which was held at Knox on April 5 to receive a sec- ond place rating. The vocal students made their last public appearances of the year at Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises. The 1952 Edisonian 69 Standing — Mrs. Crisman, Paul Henry, Blaze Kozak, Robert Vizena, Jack Sandlin, Thomas Szwaykow- ski, Nancy Quinlan. Seated — Lois Cotter, Jean St. Myers, Carolyn Salen, Suzanne Anderson, Ruth Burchardt, Geraldine Demo. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The members of the junior play cast, who presented successfully “My Heart’s in High,” a three act comedy on November 1, were: Dorie, an adorable young miss — Lois Cotter; Blva, her “moody” mother — Carolyn Salen; Leonidas, her meek father — Paul Henry; Perky, her little sister — Ruth Burchardt; Aunt Amity, a spry old aunt — Jean St. Myers; Bart her old standby — Jack Sandlin; Kitsie, her best friend — Geraldine Demo; Dot, a classmate — Suz- anne Anderson; Dash, a lively boy friend — Robert Vizena; Freddie, a hopeful boy friend Blaze Kozak ; Mr. Leonard Sherman, an architect — Thomas Szwaykowski. The 1952 Edisonian The 1952 Edisonian Top row — Edward Shudick, Mrs. Crisman, Barbara Garner, Dolores Pomaranski, Delores Molnar, Richard Jones, Norman Ellis, Perry Pappas. Front row — Bonnie Shaver, Connie Rush, Anna May Clark, Betty Thompson, Bonnie Rogers, Rose- mary Venturella. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Aunt Susie Shoots the Works!” was presented with a bang by the following cast on March 28 : Aunt Susie Stowe, an eccentric old maid — Anna May Clark ; Joy Herbert, her delightful young niece — Bonnie Rogers ; Scarlet Deane, Joy’s colored maid — Rosemary Venturella ; Laura Dawson, another maid — Dolores Pomaranski ; Madame Zola, who sees all, knows all and tells nothing — Barbara Garner; Mrs. Edward Dunning (Cynthia), a neighbor — Betty Thompson; Portia Lark, a female lawyer — Connie Rush ; Omar Graves, a successful business man — Edward Shudick; LaSalle Johnson, his colored servant— Perry Pappas ; Johnny Rogers, engaged to Joy — Norman Ellis; Slick Conway, who adds to the mystery — Richard Jones. The 1952 Edisonian 73 Standing — David Capron, Arthur Kupke, Gene King, Edward Shudiek, Edwin Fronczak, Richard Jones, Robert O’Connor, Carl Thorne, Roland Moore, Perry Pappas. Seated — Boris Rastschupkin, Beverly Leathurby, Janet McBride, Connie Rush, Betty Smith, Eric Scharf. SENIOR HONOR BANQUET The annual Senior Honor Banquet was held at Teibel’s Restaurant on May 5. This ban- quet is given each year by the Lion’s Club for the senior athletes, cheerleaders, and honor students. After the banquet the seniors were introduced by Mr. Roos and the coaches, Mr. San- ders and Mr. Owen. The speaker of the evening was Julie Rykovich, well-known football player of the Chicago Bears. HONOR ROLL The Honor Roll is published in the yearbook each year for the purpose of giving credit due students of outstanding scholastic achievement and to encourage others to work and earn grades so that their names will appear on the list the following year. The number of times each student’s name appears on the Honor Roll for the first five six- weeks’ periods this year is listed. Senior: Connie Rush and Janet McBride — 5; Betty Thompson — 4; Boris Rastschupkin — 3; Dolores Pomaranski, Edward Shudiek, and Patsy Eberhardt — 1. Sophomore : Joyce Minor — 4; Marilyn Ray, Joseph Feistling, and Jack Hoyt — 1. Freshman: Louise Kurtos and Donald McBride — 5; Barbara Ramusack — 4; James War- ren — 3; Bruce Bailey, Wayne Wesley, Gloria Castro, and Sally Summers — 1. The 1952 Edisonian 75 Junior -Senior Prom At last, the long awaited night of May 8 arrived. This was the date of the annual Junior- Senior Prom, which was held at the Marquette Park Pavilion. The students appeared as young ladies and gentlemen in their formal attire. The Prom theme was “Twilight Time,” and the couples danced to the enchanting music of Mickey Isley and his orchestra for an evening of perfect entertainment. 76 The 1952 Edisonian ADVERTISEMENTS THE GENEROSITY OF THE MERCHANTS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED ADS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR THIS YEARBOOK TO BE PUBLISHED. The 19H2 Edisonian 77 752 Broadway OFFICIAL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS We Wish to Express Our Appreciation to Mr. Lee Coner Who Has Been Our Edisonian Photographer the Past Seven Years STERLING-CONER STUDIOS 78 The 1952 Edisonian Two Complete Prescription Drug Stores Phone Lake 2012 2800 DeKalb Street IT ' S NICER AT MEISTER ' S Phone Lake 2531 3542 Central Avenue Congratulations to the Class of 1952 The 1952 Edisonian 79 Every Minute . . . Every Hour . . . your Savings Work Here! Day in and day out, your savings here are earning for you at our current liberal rate — and twice yearly the earnings are compounded to make savings grow faster. You’ll be surprised how small amounts add up when you make a habit of saving regularly in an insured account here. Why noi open vour account now ? FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 545 Broadway Indiana 80 The 1952 Edisonian Telephone Lake 2598 or Gary 41184 23 1 6 Ripley Street Congratulations ! 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Garage 1101 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana Compliments of NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY Laura Thome Phone 9118 2645 Blake Road Garyton, Indiana Compliments of Five Star Super Mart 4700 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana PHONE LAKE 2513 Compliments of BUD AND JACK BARBER SHOP Bud Rosenbaum — Jack Gunning Proprietors SUNSHINE SOCIETY NURSE ' S SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTANTS Bonnie Shaver, Phyllis Mattingly, Do- lores Pomaranski. March 8, three Edison Sunshine senior girls competed in the contest held at Monon for the three-year nurse’s training scholarship awarded to each of five girls Avho are members of the Society in the state of Indiana. 86 The 19. ' )2 Edisonian CONGRATULATIONS! PEARSONS Broadway and Sixth Gary, Indiana Congratulations! Phone 6251 Garber ' s Soda Bar Phone Lake 9120 — 2751 DeKalb Street CONNIE RUSH — Speech Contestant Connie Rush represented Edison in the district division, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Gary, of the nation-wide Voice of Democracy Contest. Barbara Garner and Janet Mc- Bride entered the local contest. Connie, also, entered the Daughters of the American Revolution Americanism Contest in which the state winner re- ceived a savings bond and all of the con- testants received honor certificates. Compliments of Harbor Tobacco Co., Inc. Wholesale Only 2210 Columbus Drive East Chicago Indiana Phone E. C. 4095 The 1952 TJdisonian 87 See . . . AL GANZ for your Real Estate Plans Compliments of East Gary and Portage Twp. Look OFFICE — 504 Broadway HOME — 2835 Fairview Avenue Phone: Gary 6818 or Lake 2550 INDIANA STATE SCHOLARSHIP GARY RAILWAYS Betty Thompson was awarded a state scholarship to Indiana State Teachers College for the high rating she received on a scholarship test taken this year. 88 The 1952 Edisonian NEW AND USED TYPEWRITERS SOLD, RENTED, REPAIRED JACOBSENS Complete Office Outfitters Sixth and Massachusetts Streets Gary, Indiana NATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS CONTEST Dolores Smith and -Janet McBride were awarded the Charles Palmer Davis medals for excellence in the study of current events given by the board of directors of the American Education Press to honor the memory of the late Charles Palmer Davis, founder of Cur- rent Events and father of current events instruction in the schools of America. Both students were in Mr. Gaza’s civics classes. City Grocery Free Delivery Best in Meats — Quality Groceries PHONE LAKE 2032 3343 Central Avenue Compliments Convenient Terms at No Extra Charge 624 Broadway Gary, Indiana The l ' J.T.i Edisonian 89 Blair Refrigeration Service COMMERCIAL AM) DOMESTIC’ AITHORIZED DEALERS G.E. THOR KELVINATOR Sales and Service • 2917 CENTRAL AVENUE Phone Lake 2227-J NEW CHICAGO LEGION Post 454 Wishes You the Utmost Success In Your Future Years! Best Wishes for the Class of ‘52 ★ East Gary Volunteer Fire Department PEP BAND Top row — Bruce Bailey, Arnold Ste- gall, Fred Cochran, Kendall Spencer. Fourth row — Guy Everett, Carter Jackson, Marilyn Horaolla, John Motto. Third row — Dallas Lehmann, Richard Uhlir, Marilyn Kersey, Barbara Prott. Second row — Connie Rush, Susanna Armenth, Phyllis Sykes, Joyce Cunning- ham. Lyndel Adams. Front row — Gordon Taylor, Janice Johnston, Ursula Burchardt, Emil Conde. 90 The Edisonian Harrison Auto Service ,IA Y HATFIELD — KENNY UNDERWOOD Proprietors tn Electrical — Carburetion Motor Brake and Speedometer Service it 512 Harrisoa Street Gary, Indiana ELECTRIC AUTO-LITE SERVICE Karsa ' s Food Shop Phone Lake 2565 — 2808 DeKalb Street UNITED SERVICE M TT IRS SENIOR MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN Standing — David Capron, Erie Scharf. Seated — Eleanore Miller, Bonnie Rog- ers, Connie Rush. To help finance their trip, the seniors sponsored a magazine campaign in No- vember. Each senior received credit for the sales that he made. Top salesman was Eleanore Miller, who received a Parker pen and pencil set. Work refreshed have a Coca-Cola IOPI|0 UNDO AUMOtlll or TNI COCA COlA CO FAN V IT The 19 2 Edisonian 91 RADIGAN BROS. FURNITURE FLOOR COVERINGS APPLIANCES 637 Broadway Gary Compliment of MEISTER ' S INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Phone Lake 2528 Compliments of BROADWAY LUMBER AND SUPPLY CO. 120 East Eleventh Avenue Gary, Indiana Compliments of HERFF-JONES CO. Manufacturing Jewelers Stationers 1407-1419 North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis 7, Indiana M. J. Vogel Representative SWEET SHOP STUDENT ASSISTANTS Pictured above — Dallas Lehmann and James Fritts. Pictured on opposite page — Bruce Bailey. 92 The l‘J i2 Edisonian HENKE ' S SERVICE STATION GEORGE HELMECY 2816 Elkhart Street ★ PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTING Carl Jablonski and Bruce Bailey 4007 Broadway Gary, Indiana Gulfs gasoline and oil Phone Gary 4-4495 Success and Prosperity in the Future To the Graduating Class of ’52 LEON J. ANTON FUNERAL DIRECTOR East Gary Congratulation to The Class of ' 52 GIRL SCOUT MOTHER ' S CLUB Compliments of THE EAST GARY HERALD The Paper with the News and Pictures The 1952 Edisonian 93 Congratulation from BILL ' S JULIAN’S CORNER FLOOR SANDING COMPANY State and Liverpool Road • Phone Lake 2015 2737 Elkhart Street Home Killed Meats Phone Lake 2564 Compliments of Compliments of BARTOS LUNCH AND BAKERY SWANSON REALTY Ed and Henrietta Bartos 2773 DeKalb Street 2898 DeKalb Street Phone Lake 2240-R Compliments of COURTESY FOOD MARKET 2780 DeKalb Street RESTROOM East Gary — Phone Lake 2547- J Another welcome addition to Edison this year was the new girls’ restroom on the second floor. All of the girls really appreciate having this restroom and en- Compliments of joy especially the two large mirrors in front of which they apply make-up to GENERAL VARIETY STORE their hearts’ content. If you can ' t find it anywhere, “JUST ASK ETHEL: Phone Lake 2197-J 2760 DeKalb Street 94 The 1952 Edisonian Compliments of ESTON SERVICE Tires Batteries Central and Pike Streets Compliments of FORNEY ' S FOOD SHOP Groceries and Meats Phone 9122 — 2521 Clay Street Compliments of Compliments HASKIN’S GROCERY and THE FOUNTAIN SERVICE STATION 3500 Central Avenue FRANCES SCHULTZ and SAM YOUNG SWEET SHOP Open during the noontime, games, and school activities. Compliments of MACK AND ANNABELLE PETRUZELLI Compliments of SONNTAG AND PORLIER Texaco Service Television PHONE LAKE 01 0« — 3600 CENTRAL AVE. The 1952 Edisonian 95 1 NTE R.IOR-S HOME FUMNISHIMOS • 2641 West Fifth Avenue Gary, Indiana PHONE 2-8336 Compliments of RA-TEL RADIO TELEVISION SALES — — SERVICE All Work Guaranteed 2101 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana Phone Lake 2041 CONGRATULATIONS TO the Class of ’52 CHET YOUNG’S CONOCO Central and Miami Streets Phone 2462-M CONGRATULATIONS TO the Class of ’52 from JOHNSON ' S FISH MARKET 2619 Central Avenue Phone 2226-J Compliments of WHITLEDGE SHOE STORE AND REPAIR 2825 Central Avenue EAST GARY ICE COAL CO. Fill Sand — Stone — Slag — Gravel Fuel Oil CARL C. PETERSON, Proprietor 3150 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana Phone: Office — Lake 2121. Home — Lake 2401-J Mr. Nelson, Custodian 96 The 19� 2 Edisonian NEW CHICAGO LUMBER AND COAL CO. STEEL CITY LUMBER SUPPLY COMPANY ¥¥ 2915 DeKalb Street Phone Lake 2105 Lumber — Building Materials Paint and Millwork Phone Lake 2135 — 2310 Ripley Street Compliments of EAST GARY FLORISTS Corsages — Bouquets Potted Plants PHONE 2380-J HOWARD DRAPERY CUSTOM MADE Draperies — Bedspreads — Slip Covers Cornices — Valances — Venetian Blinds I ainps — Gifts Our decorator will call at your home FREE ESTIMATES GIVEN Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 Saturday, 10:00-4:30 — Phone Gake 2440-R 735 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana Mr. Walker, Custodian Congratulations from BLOSSOM ' S GROCERY SERVICE Fairview and Marion Streets Phone Lake 9108 Congratulations from SCHUBERT ' S PAINT STORE 723 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana The 19 j2 Edisonian 97 CONGRATULATIONS TO The Class of ' 52 J S SUPER MARKET Phone Lake 9123 Central at Union Your Assurance of Good Workmanship! ARLIN ' S CLEANERS 3705 Central Avenue Call Us Before You Buy or Sell DE VANEY REALTY CO. of Gary- Representative Gilbert DeVaney 2454 Hobart Street Call Lake 2236-J OF HOBART NORTHERN INDIANA’S FINEST SPORTING GOODS Compliments of DIXIE DAIRY COMPANY Your Favorite Milk Typewriters — Fountain Pens — Camera’s Sales and Service GARY OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. “Gary’s Largest Office Outfitters” 25 West tit h Avenue Phone 0286 Mr. Meier, Custodian 98 The 19 i2 Edisonian WOODRUFF — THE PRINTER Compliments of Commercial and Specialty Printing HOBART FLOWER SHOP Wedding Announcements Neil and Marie Kellen 40H Main Street ★ Hobart, Indiana Phone 657-J Hobart, Indiana Phone Main 140 Compliments of L H PLUMBING AND HEATING CLOVERLEAF ICE CREAM CO. Jack Spratt Brand John Hawreys and Victor J. Levenda PROPRIETORS 440-446 Connecticut Street Gary, Indiana Repairs and Supplies Installations Phones 2-4157 and 2-8641 1501 CENTRAL AVENUE Compliments of BAZIN ' S GROCERY TO OUR ADVERTISERS 2301 Fairview Avenue We wish to express our sincere appre- East Gary, Indiana ciation to all of our advertisers, whose contributions have made possible the pub- lishing of our annual. It is through their generous support that the students of Edison have the memories of their school Phone Lake 9114 ROYAL JEWELERS year recorded in this book. Hotel Gary Building Please read the ads and patronize our 574 BROADWAY advertisers ! PHONE 5-4555 Loads of Luck to the New World of the Future JERRY KAYE The Ji)o2 Vdisonian 99 FAREWELL As we reach the end of another school year and another yearbook, we seniors realize that the clock has ticked away twelve years of school and ended a phase of our lives. As our last days in high school draw to a close, we begin to realize how much our school days really mean to us. We wish to thank our teachers for their patient guidance during the past four years. The knowledge we’ve gained from their teaching and the associations we have experienced in our extra-curricular activities have prepared us for the future, whether it be college, business, or homemaking. So, Thomas A. Edison, it’s time for us to leave your protecting fold and we must bid you a reluctant farewell. We shall never forget you, and we shall always cherish happy memories of you. We wish the best of success to each teacher, classmate, and friend. At last, we say, “Farewell.” 100 The 19 ' )2 Edisonian