Edison High School - Reflector Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Having examined the border, you probably recognize the faces as those of our envied Seniors when they were still in the eighth grade. Freshies is what they were called four years ago, and they were proud of it, too. It is difficult to find authentic reco rd of what went on that year because of the several divisions this cless had. Many were weeded out but the rest claim they enjoyed it immensely. As usual, these people expected much of the next year, for they were no longer “green!' However, just the opposite took place--they were terribly neglected. They give this as the reason for being so studious. The size of the group grew when the students from Black Oak joined them. As upper classmen, this class took over many responsibilities. Their Prom was in the form of an informal party at the Masonic Temple and was quite successful. This year brought more headaches, for the yearbook was no small amount of work. Then, too, this was the time to be thinking of the future. Since the Civil Service Exams a number of people are still considering going to Dayton or Washington, D. C. So this ends the history of the Class of '44,. June 14, 1944 will begin 44 new histories with much adventure.

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VIRGINIA SMITH She's not afraid of work. BETTY STIFLE She can do wonders with a brush. F HAROLD STRATTON He 1s God's gift to the girls. Captain Applejack Basketbal ack EVELYN WEINBERG Small but mighty. Torch What a Life BILL ZORMIER He has his own ideas. ° 0 { Br Meg MARGARET SQUIBB Activity is her business. Torch Editor G.A.A. Glee Club Band President Girls’ Conf. Chairman What a Life Mr. Dooley, Jr. Tea House of Sing Lo Ef Oa PAT VALENTI Her dark tresses captivate Band - Majorette G.A.A. Glee Club What a Life Radio Rescue Tea House of Sing Lo” MAY VILLARREAL She's courteous to all, intimate with few. G.A.A. Band E Club ARDYCE WELCH Blushing is the color of virtue. G.A.A.

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First row: Russell Villa, Fred Schmitt, J. Parry, Fred Schurg, Bob Robertson; Bob Lancaster, J. Perry, Art liacDonald. Second row: lierjorie Adams, Betty Emory, Betty Weeks, Vivian Lancuster, Mary Aloia, Phyllis Anderson, Mary Cheliras, Martha Smith, Helen Hughes, Donna Walzek, Rosemary, Erickson, Third row: Miss Feather, Betty Longbottom, Joan Sheffer, Enid Fisher, Mery Stifle, Valetts Stoleman, Elaine Gorney, Alice Wells, Juanita Clerk, Doris Mehaffey, Norma Gregory, Donne Anderson, Jean Kern, Janice-Pinnell, Evelyn Bowen, Louise Bowen, Jackie Ping, Petricia Wiermen, Mr. DeLeurere. Fourth row: Bob Loebbake, Danny Cestalai, Gordon McLaughlin, Bill Judis, Dic Peters, Dale Benson, Donald Belec, Bob Lex, “oy Haviza, Jack Cummings, Floyd Chubbs. Juniors-- Their best cluim for fame to date is a very successful prom which they sponsor- ed et the Marcuette Pavillion on June 2. The ceniors will always remember the happy occésion, end the under-cleassmen 1ill have a difficult time to better it. At the right are the officers of the Junior cluss: Jean Kern, Secretary; Art Mac:Donsld, Vice- Prewident; Bob Loebbake, President; Valette stoleman, Tressurer.