Edison High School - Reflector Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1945 volume:

DISON UGH SCHOOL GARY, INDIAN % 1945 WHAT CAN YOU DO? Ag you seniors leave the sheltered, formal school life to go into a less considerate, and in so many ways, harder life, you will be asked often by prospective employers, “Just what can you do, anyway? So much of your future depends upon your answer to this question--your ability. You have completed four years of high schodl. A few have taken a college preparatory course; a few have completed special courses which heve helped to give them immediate preparation for work; and a few have taken only a general course. General education is one of the major aims of high school treining,but in the keer competition of the postwar period most people will find that it will take mores than just s general education to obtain and hold a job. Most graduates will find a need for further specielized treining. Your gemeral education obtained at Edison should be an excellent foundation for any type of further training. Much of your future success in life will depend on your ability and willing- ness to continue your education. C. E, Swingley our Motto: Do unto others as your would have others do unto you LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 3113 03178 3899 ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Edward T. Doyne President Edith E. Dorman Treasurer Cloyce A. Bowers Vice President Standing: Michael J. Lobo Secretary = Charles D. Lutz Superintendent Rev. Newton Fowler Vice Secretary - : ; | i sy os id | OUR OFFICE — a 4 Clarence E. Swingley, Principal Vivian Burns, Secretary Emilia Dardano, Clerk STUDENT GOVT : os eee n Sei =% = y: s : £ i —— ; 7 a pF Zz , ‘ 4 y ¢ ; ah ¢ fo , peso _— _! am = “ao? - oe . ; Sally spees, Betty irst Row: Valeta Stolman, Rosemary Erickson, Louise Bowen, 5a Fined, Dorothy Nicoletto, Vivian Lancaster, Mary Massey, Barbara prerrt Mary Derencinovich. Second Row: Mr. Swingley - Sponsor, Gene Stowers, Gor on McLaughlin, Howard Forsberg, Richard Peters, Joe Mladenik, Mrs. Saxton Sponsor. Third Row: Bob Loebbaka, Neville Gough, Norman Walters, Dale Benson, Daniel Castaldi, David Lee Glass, James Shaw. ae us Hh er os� a “ . f : a @ Rosemary Erickson - Secr. Richard Peters Howard Foresberg-Sgt.at Arms Danny Casteldi-Vice Pres. President Louise Bowen - Treasurer STUVENT COUNCIL Just as no country can essume the responsibilities of a Democratic form of government until its people are ready for it, so must the students of a school show their maturity before they can have Student Government. Following s meeting, of the Lake County Secondary Schools Principals Asso- ciations, at which student council representatives of various schools were guests, our school was ins pired to undertake the organizetion of a Student Souncil. Temporary representatives of groups ana classes met to draft and write the constitution. It was decided that the president of each club and of each class would sutomaticelly be a member of the Student Council and that one other representative would be elected. iirs. Saxton was chosen sponsor. hiany interesting activities are being planned for next year. Some of the major suggestions were: (1) To improve the appearence of the trophy case, (2) To establish a flower fund for students, and (3) To make @ handbook. These can be considered by-products of the work of the Student Council, as its purpose as stated in the Preamble is to provide for student participation in school government, establish better understanding between faculty and students, afford a’ higher training in citizenship, and insure a4 sincere respect for law and order. On April 18, our school was represented by President Richard Peters and Vice-President Danny Castaldi at a Lake County Conference held at Hammond High School. The guest representative at the first meeting was Rosemary Erickson. FACULTY ; GRETCHEN SAXTON English, Spanish Indiana University MILDRED MCGEE English Indiana University VIOLA BRILEY Mathematics N.E. Missouri State Teachers College MARCELLA JONES Mathematics Iowa State Teachers College LAWRENCE DE LEURERE Social Science Univ. of Pittsburgh VERBIE HUBBARD English, Study State Tchrs.College, Cape Girardeau, Mo. IRENE LIBER STARR Social Science, Library Indiana University BERENICE SCOGGIN Social Science, Study Univ. of Illinois MYRA Z. ROBINSON Science Colorado College Cornell University VIVIAN VOREACOS English, Social Science Vniv. of Chicago Indiana University ETHEL LARRABEE Auditorium Ball State Teachers College BESS FEATHER Music University of Akron Ohio State BARBARA DAVIES Dramatics Ohio State WANDA U. PSZONKA Art Art Institure of Chgo. DePaul University SONIA LESKOW Commerce Ball State Teachers College ELIZABETH SCHEDDELL Music Illinois University RICHARD JEFFERS Industrial Arts Indiana State Teachers College WINIFRED CRARY Home Economics Iowa State College LOIS STEVENS Physical Education Am. College of Phys. Educ., Chicago, Ill. LOWELL D. SPARKS Physical Education Butler University “SENTORS- Backward, turn backward, Oh time in thy flight. Make me a Freshman again, Just for tonight. Looking back over the last four years, a picture comes to our minds. In September of 1941, there sat huddled together in one room about 81 innocent boys and girls, who had just received the title, Frosh, wondering what it was all about. It gave them a good feelim, to know that they were at last entering high school, but they werentt very much concerned with the upper-classmen or the on-coming homework. Several students were honored, in that same yeur, by being able to take part in the Band's second concert. Being hardworking, ambitious people, they finished their first yeer with a bang and were advanced to the stage of Sophomores. In this year, commonly known as an insignificant one, all the sports-minded boys were practicing, striving to become expert athletes, and their efforts were not in vain, for they had much to do with gaining for Edison the many trophies in basketball and truck. The girls, on the other hand, with all their feminine charm, took part in many plays and operettas. With the Junior year comes the responsibility of giving a prom for the Seniors. leulizing that there was not much time, and very lettle money in their treasury, they took up the project of selling potato chips. This provided enough money to give a very nice prom, with a Tropical setting, topped with the wonderful music of Mickey Isley. With a small high school, it was possible to invite everyone, including the Freshmen and Sophomores, and they had a grand time. It was in this same yeer that the Edison Band sponsored the carnival to provide funds for uniforms, and this famous class claimed the queen, as a reward for all its work and support. In their last and most coveted year, the Seniors, intent on leaving a better school, obtained the help of Mr. Swingley and some of the faculty in or- ganizing a Student Council. This, like everything else they've attempted, is already a promising success. Survival of the fittest, we've often heard. Yes, of the 81 pupils who were Freshmen not so long ago, only 48 are elijible to graduate at this time; plus, of course, those 13 ambitious Juniors. Some Seniors have already joined the Services; some have definite plans for further training for entering in- dustry; and some still have that difficult problem to confront--that of choosing their life work. TO THE SENIORS: Education is the development of an indi- vidual through proper guidance, so thet he may take his place as a useful and contributive citizen in society. It has been a privilege to serve as sponsor to such 4 cooperative group of individuals who should contribute vitally to the ideal of democracy. Through your initiative and leadership, Edison School has profited by the organization of many worthwhile school projects. These activities should form an integral part in the life of eve student. %. have accepted definite social re- spo ilities in your high school career. You have shared your experiences with others in the group und have helped to creute a har- monious environment. Your influence has ra- diated into the community. It is my sincere wish that you will be successful in your ussumption of responsible positions as citizens in a democratic form of government such as exists img the United States of America. Bess Feather iB mim} al ‘ ul if RICHARD (PITTS) PETERS MARJORIE ADAMS A box of powder and a puff, I have never seen a greater Dancing feet, that's enough monster of miracle in the world than myself. President of Senior Class President of Student Council Basketball Track Cross Country MARY LOUISE ALOTA Better to be out of life than out of fashion. ROSEMARY ERICKSON Ambition has no rest, TORCH Staff Valedictorian REFLECTOR Staff Vice-Pres. of Senior Class Secr. of Student Council National Honor Society Editor TORCH REFLECTOR Staff Cheerleader G ' Conf A lala DONNA MARIE ANDERSON Girls' Glee Club G.A.A. A daughter of the Gods-- devinely tall. JERRY DUKEMAN TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff G.A.A. Dramatic Club Girls' Conference I'd like to be bashful, but the girls won't let me. — Secretary of Senior Class a Basketball Captain ge: - PHYLLIS ANDERSON Bright as any star in heav- en, and sweet to every eye. TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff Band DANIEL P. CASTALDI No sinner, yet no saint perhaps But well, the very best of chaps. Treas. of Senior Class Pres. of Soph. Class Vice-Pres. of Student Councils Basketball Mgr, - Track, Basketball DON (DUCK) BELEC Jane Eyre' j REFLECTOR Staff I'll find a way, or make it, OE PROCTOR |9 Basketball We'd like to see the drums Band TORCH Staff Town Meeting Mr. Dooley, Jr. beat him up. ee ee a ll andlanianiianiaiae F A rs Salutatorian Hi-Y Boys' Glee Club Mr, Dooley, Jr. What a Life! National Honor Society | f ea v 4: TT eR 01m re Hs M = 79 my DALE BENSON This fellow's cap has a noble feather. Hi-Y Basketball Mer. Boys' Glee Club TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff ROSETTA MAE BLAKEBOROUGH Keen sense and common sense; No room for nonsense, Girlis' Glee Club Band TORCH Staff Mr. Dooley, Jr. LOUISE BOWEN Light or dark or short or tall, She sets a spring to snare them all. Pres. of G.A.A,. Girls' Glee Club Girl Reserves Student Council TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff Girls' Conference MARY CHELIRAS Her laugh is worth a thousand groans on any market, FLOYD CHUBBS I am not in the roll of common men, Mgr. - Basketball, Track, Cross Country. | Mr, Dooley, Jr. JUANITA CLARK Originalities through learning, Come to her, like instincts unaware, Band BOB DEAL A man of hope and forward- looking mind. Vice-pres. of Banu Hi-Y Boys' Glee Club Mgr. Track, Basketball, Cross Country. Track 42-43-44 DOROTHY ERICKSON Not by years, but by dis- position is wisdom acquired, Band Girl Reserves REFLECTOR Staff Girls' Glee Club G.A.A. BETTY EMORY To worry over men is work, TORCH Staff Girl Reserves ENID FISCHER As long as there are fish in the sea, an old maid I shall never be. REFLECTOR Staff Girl Reserves ‘ NORMA GREGORY She is a modest maiden, a loving friend, LENA HAMMONS Her voice is like a flower of beauty. Girls' Glee Club BILL HJERPE Sometimes I just sit and hink, Sometimes I just sit, Hi-Y Dramatic Club Band Professor, How Could You? Love Sick What a Life! My 01d Kentucky Home Rotary Club Oratory Contest State Band Contest - 2nd. Pl EUGENE (DUKE) JOHNSON Write me as one who loves his fellow men, Basketball Band Cross Country Track JEAN KERN I couldn't be good if I would, And I wouldn't if I could. TORCH Staff Girls' Glee Club Girl Reserves Student Council Editor REFLECTOR Girls' Conference Secr. of Jr. Class VIVIAN LANCASTER Wicked brown eyes are . 2 dangerous things, VAY, Often keep us from tnrauyy 04 ing wings. . jj ,e, Dramatic Club r ae Student Council Pipl’ TORCH Staff V REFLECTOR Staff BOB LQEBBAKA None but himself can be his parallel. Basketball Hi-Y Student Council REFLECTOR Staff Jr. Class President DORIS MARGARET Her hair is herjcr glory. Girls' G rut) Band y, G.A.A,. Girl Reserves My Old Kentucky Home J GORDON (SLAB) McLAUGHLIN Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow I may have fallen arches. Cheerleader Hi-Y- DOROTHY ORDEAN Fine things are not always done up in large packages. Cheerleader Dramatic Club REFLECTOR Staff JACK PARRY JUANITA SASSER Dulce Redentum Dulce Loquentem Sweetly Smiling Sweetly Speaking. When he knows he knows, No one can change hin. G.A.A. PHYLISS SATMARY JIM PARRY She puts her best efforts into evertthing. I am on the brink of a great career Quick, someone push me off. G.A.A. Girl Reserves National Honor Society What a Life. REFLECTOR Staff NORMA JEAN (PETE) PETERS CHARLES SCHWUCHOW Why worry myself with studies and cares, Tomorrow might give me many grey hairs. The good die young, Long live Pete. Cheerleader Dramatic Club REFLECTOR Staff Boys' Glee Club Track FRED SCHURG JACQULENE PING A man of cheerful yester- days and a confident to- morrow. Hi-Y REFLECTOR Staff A cheery girl and lots of f un, Liked by all and enemy to none. Dramatic Club BOB ROBERTSON JAMES SHAW All great men are dead; There is always roomaat the I don't feel so well top. myself. Band Hi-Y TORCH Staff - Track : REFLECTUR Staff Boys' Glee Club Hi-Y What a Life Mr. Dooley, Jr. Professor, How Could You? MARY STIFLE DONNA WALZAK Talk to me tenderly, tell A maiden who is richly me lies; blessed, I am a woman and time With lots of friends and flies. happiness. Girls' Glee Club TORCH Staff Cheerleader 43-44 G. TORCH Staff VALETA STOLMAN BETTY MAE WEEKS There is nothing so irre- sistibly contagious as laughter and good humor, A smile for all, a welcome glad, A winsome, coaxing way she had. Dramatic Club TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff Professor, How Could You? Student Council TORCH Staff REFLECTOR Staff G.A.A. Girls' Glee Club Junior Class - Treas. EUGENE STOWERS ALICE GRACE WELLS My head is full of ideas; A man who will make a mark : ‘ only I don't know what in this world. (By chopping at it) they are. Basketbal G.A.A. asketball Bint TORCH Staff Cross Country Ng j Band-Pres. Brg ayes KENNY TALMADGE PATRICIA WIERMAN The only way to have a An athlete bold and strong Srlagnl 3st te che am I, Yet seeking favor in the : Band lady's eye, Dramatic Club Band Track Hi-Y Boys' Glee Club RUSSELL VILLA KATHERINE ZILLER A smile for every girl He speaks when spoken to. and two for every boy. Track 42-43-44 Treasure Island Band REFLECTOR Staff (Not Pictured) ROBERT LANCASTER A man whose face bespoke, An honest heart within him. FRANK KRALOWITZ | HARVEY JOHNSON oS Saas — fu. sh renters he) SS 4 onde a“ ay A not ae paencng Fh ieee va thy as Ahan) agar aL oornzfe eed) ther grew Ss and ans rehing - hae gta, MAAR ne ght- angry sede hijae Lett ) Meme fe and haw ehay 4% tarts daermw, 7 pprvntaged . th+ they ye FP ae ee 2 bau gtes anv deux rg 9) cee J SIF ES aa ee ; o Pee i Br) Le foe ths nw 5 he) pot VE cay i a PSE ay aa heat Linh a ae = bet . fe ahkiad hay oa ‘ 4 43... ree ky te ated Se ee “ian 4 Be steer = 4 : J : ; 4° BIl n Ao the hrc) , ew the, j sy Yo BIL 2) ober cope Das iAfe al aA “7... ” . an - : aon theukt AL OLS Foe] mbee id BS - Sidekoedt awed gota - oe Zz nal. bd ago nTTT sus QS ms wkd to Bente shew “gous Ak = Ge it = JUNIORS OF FIC ERS Norman ‘ialters, Treas.; Dorothy Nicoletto, Secr. Howard Forsberg, Pres.; Joan Frank, Vice-Pres. As usual, the members of the Junior Class have been kept very busy all year, selling potato chips, giving dances and trying to think up other ways to make money for the prom. Not only were the Juniors themselves busy- bodies throughout the year, but they also kept their register teachers, Mise Briley and Mrs. Saxton, hopping , when it came to keeping an attend- ance record or getting the report cards in on time. Their work and brain-racking, however, were not in vain; for despite gas rationing, curfew, and other difficult conditions due to the war, the prom turned out to be a great success. Everyone had a grand time dancing to the music of Mickey Isley's Orchestra in the newly decorated pavillion. The social affairs of the year were planned by the social committee, consisting of Joe Mladenik and Girlie McDermott, co-chairmen; Marcia Berry, Bette Talmadge, Bill Hjerpe, and Joe Proctor. The first dance of the year, the Junior Struggle, held in the Edison gym, provided a good start that led on to other successful dances. As the Juniors anxiously looked forward to the day when they would assume the envied positions left by the Seniors, they knew that they would have to earn it, and earn it they did. In fact, eight of the nine charter members of the Edison Honor Society come from the Junior Class. Some of their former class mates have left school to join the Services, and to them, no matter where they may be, are extended the best wishes of the class of '46, Berore Juniors not pictured in the following pages: Adeline Horszt, Eileen Matz, Ber- nice Miller, Alberta Strauch, Robert Veughn, Bernard Waddell, Leon Windmiller,. � a mint = 6.) aS eee | Beatrice Crider Mary Derencinovi Marcia Berry James Collins ch Betty Elrod Joan Frank Frances Galli Charles Gluth Howard Forsberg Anna Georgieff Neville Gough Eugene Hook Rose Marie Lax Lorraine Legler Jac Joyce Kovich Gerald Klebofeki Patricia McCoy Helene Johnson k Malovich Mary Massey Girlie McDermott Harold Meeks Ora Mitchell Joe Mladenik Dorothy Nicoletto Richard Oliver John Panchisin Margie Pappas Phyllis Pinnell Edith Porter Florence Ralston Carol Richards Richard Shultz Mary Stratton Barbara Squibb Bette Talmadge Norman Walters Bette Waters Melvin Welch Dona Williams Lawaine Zenci a — wal = SS ee inan e ae a nn ee tea nee a anne a AT Ore is ag ; ” Peak First Row: Robert Chilleli, Donald Neff, James Judis, Frank wladenik, Jack Wa ters, chard Cummings, William Jones, Harold Peters, Ray Mahaffey, Jerry Mueleman, Lowell Hammons, Gerry Stowers, John Sassano, Erwin Sajdera, Eugene Wells, Second Row: Irene Welch, Mary Vaughn, Jackie Conway, Mary Deon, Nancy Erickson, Narce- Tine Willis, Prudence Fleming, Pauline Beddinger, Mildred Curtis, sara Halfacre, Mary Derian, Sally Spees, Harold Beals, Clyde Floyd, Bob Ramsey, Al Ulicni, Ker- mit Jones, Jimmy Meuleman, Evelyn Much, Third Row: Mrs. O'Laughlin, Sponsor; Lola Hann, Mary Janci, Ellen Summers, Dorothy Gregorash, Betty Day, Lorraine Deller, Georginia Clifford, Donna Hansen, Lillian Pera, Carmen Mesas, Alice Gut, Betty Davis, Bonnie Bock, Lupe Corpus, Junie Neely, Ramona Vaughan, Alice Bair, hir. Jeffers, Sponsor. Fourth Row: Mary Simmons, Bob Wall, Floyd Burns, Erwin Brown, Fred Bliss, Eugene Daniels, Chuck Thomas, Earl Norton, Richard Jones, Bernard Darnell, Howard Dothager, Victor Youngmark, Richard Lynch, Mérle Mason, Walter Highsmith, Fred Mott, Edward Gayer, Donald Crago. ; ‘ re es os el oa eae Pte a De Te ae os ig G First Row: Dwight Wheeler, Thomas Webster, William McNorton, Har oss, Emery Brazil, Henry Nunez, Ray Hanley, Robert Barnack, Dean Ellis, Dan Mor- igi, Ray Bliss. Second Row: Peter LeRose, Ralph Kiefer, Robert Freeman, Jimmy Cavanaugh, Vero Aloia, Kenneth Newcomer, Eugene Hanes, Robert Davis, :Don Spurr, Bob Carpenter, Leoniel Baldwin, Merle Quigley, Shirley De St., Jean, Hallie Shinm man, Pat Webster, Reva Neeley. Third Row: Mr. DeLeurere, Sponsor; Nelda Dennison Betty Moreland, Wallace Lawson, Angelo Villa, Melvin Hart, Bob Halvorsen, David Lee Glass, Paul Meeks, Helen Pera, Rosalie Sassano, Phyllis Jordan, Dolores Ku- backi, Clara Molinaro, Alice Pedone, Katherine Chamales, Carolyn Yansfield, Hattie Mauck, Miss Leskow, Sponsor; Fourth Row: Lillian Barnack, Jean Carter, Betty Grahem, Marjorie Martin, Imogene VanderHere, Dwana Barnhart, Mildred Gorney, Jo- sephine Lavendusky, Barbara Hathaway, Isabell Sharp, Barbara Orndorff, Sona Ery- man, Norma Anderson, Roberta Van Horn, Phyllis McCord, Jean Mackay, Janet Higgins, Edith Peters, Victoria De St. Jean, Margaret Rowan. OO _——— i h j h h f ys Box Social Slab Pete Junior Prom � YF 4 — Pozzy Pitts bak Bh ‘? : 5 at = cond e: Liberty Seated: Josephine Lavendusky, Mergeret Rowan, Emery Brazil, Lioniel Baldwin. Estock, Kenneth Newcomer, Dean Ellis, David Lee stendiné: Melvin Hart, Paul Gless, Mergorie Martin, Betty Graham, Jean Carter, Imagene VanderHere, Angelo Villa, Bob Halvorsen, Merle Quigley, Janet Higgens, Peul Meeks, Mildred Gorney, Ketherine Chemales. Not Pictured: Donald Spurr, Bill Koss. Carter, R. Glass, Klepser. Second First Row: Grahan, Janci, Westbrook, Curtis, ‘leeks, Ronscke, Smith, Sobier jeski,stall, L. wall, B. Windmiller, Vuich, Massey, Proctor, Gregorash, Mallick, Row: Sheffler, Gonzales, Bowen, Newcomer, Campbell, Starko, Lucco, falinaro, Ansbro, P. Stanton, Aloia, Summers, Gaeld, C. Hess, P.- Hutson, Doolin, Hadsel, Malis. Third Row: Brazil, L. Clifford, Farley, J- liutson, J. Richards, Be Neeley, Scoonover, Jordon, O'Donnell, L. Harwell, D. Stanton, 3. Miller, Hammonds, Moody. ee ee ae |) ln | 7] a AOA. You may call it training’ in citizenship, @ method of coping with juvenile delinquency, or whetever you wil], but in Gery they are AOA's and proud of it. Here in the melting pot of the middle west, the term AOA stands for junior citizenship of e high standard. The AOA's gre the community boys and girls of thirty-two public end parochial schools, from the third to the eighth grades, 15,000 of then Although Edison is a rather small school, it has more than 400 AOA's. They are proud of this years -bond and stamp sales, which from September, total about $3,000. They are also proud of our collection of paper in the Red Cross drive. Some children collected over 400 lbs. from their districts into their homes, awaiting the big drive. Every child who brought twenty pounds or more received a Red Cross Badge. The officers, Dale Stenton, Mergaret Hess, and James Janci, have attented the city-wide meetings at the City Hall end have enjoyed meeting delegstes and officers from other schools. Edison has won distinction in pre- vious activities and is alweys determined to give sll needed support in the wer effort. - pe tov, way Collection for the united cn ching drive te sous “apparel estimated at more than 110 tons, stored porarily in tne :t-working volunteers between now and next weekend. The chiefs of th W. P. Cottingham, and Collection Chairman Robert Welsh appear (le ‘ ! A happy group of Edison school AOA members and their truck | drivers, take time out during the Sunday pickup to line up before the cameraman. Approximately two dozen Edison AOAs took part in the drive, school officials reported. Gary Clothes Drive: _Is a Huge Success; tk An enormous pile of war reliefjcommunity between 10:30 and 3:30 ‘othing, measuring more than 75 yesterday to either take their bun: st long, 30 feet deep and = +- Jes to theit nejghborhood fire sta- ors, reaching. to the, +9 or call thpstigodwill Industries on E94 ers a a, ” E Bienes Carol Sheffler, Chmn., Bonds Mrs. Larrabee, Sponsor; Dale Stanton, District Major. Bottom: James Janci, School Adjut- ant; Lyle Bennent, Margaret Hess, School Major. CLASS LEADERS Donald Téague Margie Hann Carol Yasasky Leo Delonia Mike Miller Walter Grutch Charlene Grolla Victor Le Rose Margo Dolato Larry Martin Charles Aubuchon Lora Spurlock Mary Ann Orben Jane Carter Jack Winters Ralph Edwards Joan Massey Jack Spurr Dale Schurg Mary Ann Fleming Safety Chmn.; Grade Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Grade Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Grade Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Grade Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Grade Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Grade Captain Lieutenant VARSITY BASKETBALL although Edison as @ high school is Only 5 years old, its 44-45 basket- ball team has earned the Teputetion of being the highest scoring in the district, with 1007 points to its credit in 20 gemes. This is an average of over 50 points per gaue. During one game the Blazers piled up 87 points. Even though we lost our first gane in the Sectionals, we were scknowl- edged as being one of the most Sportsmeanlike tesms in the tourney. In the - individual scoring field, 4 of our boys broke the 100 point mark. They i were: Dukeman, f 278; Forsberg, c 258; Peters, f 163; Walters, g 104. But scoring isn't the only phase of the game. The morale of the team is vitally essential to the winning of the game and must be kept high. This — job was done very well by our cheerleaders, Norma Jean Peters, Gordon McLaughlin, and Dorothy Ordean. : DATE OPPONENTS Edison Opp. DATE OPPONENTS Edison Opp. Nov. 10 Merrillville 38 Dec, 22 Hammond C.C, 63 a) Nov. 15 Liberty Center 71 23 Jan. 12 Merrillville 35 33 _s Nov. 17 Lew Wellece Bp 50 39 Jan. 19 East Gery 57 51 a] Nov. 22 Dyer 61 38 Jan. 26 Dyer 87 24 Nov. 24 Gary Roosevelt 43 40 Feb. 2 Wheeler 63 21 Nov. 29 Wirt 67 32 Feb. 9 Wirt 56 30 Dec. 1 Crown Point 34 35 Feb. 16 Griffith QL 47 Dec. 6 Portage 55 39 Dec. 8 Gary Roosevelt 27 3 HOLIDAY Roosevelt 38 37 Dec. 12 Hobart 34 36 Lew Wallace 38 43 Dec. 15 Froebel B De 45 TOURNEY Horace Mann 23 26 First Row: Pete, Slab, Shorty, Dick. Second Row: Joe, “Jerry, Jack, wPitts, Bob, Jim, Chuck. Third Row: Fozzy, Duke, Kenny, Danny, Moe. . y First Row: Manegers - Bob Deal, Sonny Anderson, imery Brazil, Dean llis, Floyd 7nubbs. Second Row: Dale Benson - Mgr., Ora Mitchell, Joe Angelo, Rob Chilleli, Kenneth New- comer, Chuck Thomas, Sugene Daniels, £erl Norton, Don Neff, Zosch Syerks. Third Row: Eugene Wells, Vero Aloia, Frenk Mladenik, Bob Well, Bernard Pernell, Harold Meeks Howsra Dothager, tugene flook. : Edison Reserves, made up entirely of young and inexperienced players, roared through the i ea schedule to undisputed Lake-Porter B team champ- ilonship with an all season record of 17 wins, 3 losses, (a better record than the varsity's). This indicates that Edison's surge to power, in the basket- ball picture is getting stronger. This year, more than any other year, the Edison fans came early enough to see all the B Team games, which 1s proof that the B Team put up some exciting games. There are a lot of memories for us, such as the up on your toes endings. For example, the East Gary game, both Merrillville games, and the three Wirt games. All the games were thrillers and will not be forgotten soon. Here are the whole season's scores: DATE OPPONERTS Edison - DATE OPPONENTS Edison Opp. Nov. 10 Merrillville 18 BR Dec. 22 Hammond C.C, 27 “EE Nov. 15 Liberty Center 25 12 Jan. 12 Merrillville 16 15 Nov. 17 Lew Wallace B 11 28 Jen. 13° Wirt 17 15 Nov. 22 Dyer 26 18 Jan. 19 East Gary 29 28 Nov. 24 Gary Roosevelt 29 23 Jan. 26 Dyer 39 13 Nov. 29 Wirt 31 29 Feb. 2 Wheeler 40 11 Dec. 1 Crown Point 24 8 Feb. 9 Wirt 35 23 Dec. 6 Portage 25 19 Feb. 10 Froebdel 40 19 Dec. 8 Gary Roosevelt 23 19 Feb. 16 Griffith 20 27 Dec. 15 Froebel 3B 29 15 TOURNEY Emerson 25 27 First Row: Bob Ramsey,Ray Mahaffey, yde Floied, Melvin Welch. Second Row: Frank Mladenik, Don Neff, Eu- F. gene Johnson, Joe Mladenik, Gene @ Stowers. Third Row: Coach Sparks, Richard Feters, Bernard Darnell, Floyd Chubbs. First Row: Floied, Mahaffey, Ramsey, Barnack, Glass, Baldwin, Bliss, Mason. Second Row: Neff, Wadell, Thomas, F. Mladenik, Spurr, Carpenter, Stowers, Talmadge, Aloia. Third Row: Deal, Joe Mladentk, Meeks, Dothager, Hook, Peters, Darnell, Johnson, Castaldi, Chubbs, Coach Sparks. CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country, little known as it is, has been and will continue to be, one of Edison's outstanding activities. We are looking forward to an espec- ially good season next year, as we will heve six veterans of past seasons with us. Two of these boys have two-years of experience. ff we sre as lucky in Cross Country as we were in Basketball, Edison will be known as an 811 around school as far as sports sre concerned. TRACK Edisons's 1945 Treck Team composed mostly of young inexperienced run- ners finished out their schedule on May 12, by sending someone down state for the first time. The first Edison athlete to make the Indianapolis trip is Chuck Thomas, who will be competing in the pole vault. Along with Thomas, Neff, F. Mladenik, Darnell, Weddell, J. Mledenik, Floid, Mahaffey, Ramsey, Bliss and Mason will be back next year as the seasoned nucleus of what promises to be @ highly successful season. — TF) 5 : First Row: Merjorie Mertin, Doris Mahatfey, Phyllis McCord, Barbera Hathaway Josephine Levendusky, Betty Grahem, Delores KubeckiPhyllis Jordan, Helen Pera, Rosa- Me Sassano, Louise Bowen. Second Row: Joan Frank, Betty Zlrod, Rosemary H rickson Jeen Kern, Donna Walzak, Jean Mackay, Jenet Higgins, Barbere Orndorff, Ieabdel Sherp, Roberta Van Horn, Bonnie Bock. Third Row: Miss Stevens- Sponsor, Anna Georgieff, Mary Massey,Betty Waters, Carmen Mesés,Marjorie Pappes, Carol Rich- ards, Dorothy Nicoletto, Girlie McDermott, Alice Gut, Margaret Rowan, Norma Anderson. Fourth Row: Pauline Beddinger, Betty Talmadge, Lorraine Dellar, Sera Helfecre, Mary Derian, Georginie Clifford, Lilliesn Pere, Donna Hansen, Hellie Shinneman, Shirley DeSt.Jeen, Catherine Chsemeles. The GAA was organized for the purpose of training girls in leisure time activities and of developing a democratic spirit in group play. It is 4 great and growing organization in which friendship, cooperation, and sportsmanship are the most outstanding factors. A person can obtain friendships which last both during high school years end through the years to come. Everyone knows that making and keeping friends through tesmwork and fair play is a greet asset in this game of life. The GAA at Edison made its meek appearance in 194C, under, the direction of Mrs. Helen Mosier, with whose fine and unlimited guidance it progressed rapidly. The GAA, now sponsored by Miss lois Stevens, is marking its fifth — successful year. Fach season of play is opened with new vigor by both members end those anticipating membership. They earn their points by playing the team games of speedball, captainball, volleyball, end the ever-popular games of baseball and basketball. The social calendar was indeed one which wil] bring back many pleasant memories in the future. Early in the fall a hayride was held, and the boys and girls, in slacks and plaid shirts, rode off in great fashion. One might call it something out-of-the-ordinary when the GAA had the first Sock Dance at Edison later in the season. The annual Christmas and Valentine dances will be remembered as the most gay and colorful events of the yeer. The social] activities of the year were brought to a close with the annual banquet, at Vogels. Some girls received their well-earned letters at this time and the officers elected for next year were honored. —- enn ae sx.nee SPORTS HEADS ae oe GAA OFT ERS Lorraine Deller Treasurer President Bette Water etty Talmadge Secretary Bei ters i : a a Mary Massev Vice-Presi jent Louise Bowen Betty Flrod Biking he = Ane _— ae ee = Georginia Clifford Speed Ball Girlie McDermott Hend Ball y a. Sue em Mary Massey Basket’ Ball Donna Hansen SS ey) A f cK : Volley Bell K 7 i mk j b y a i Baseball gas. os at ee - = o_ FICCOLO Doris Mahaffey TENOR SAX RRENCH HORN TROMBONE Lola Hann Phyllis McCord Alice Wells Phyllis Finnell Patricia Wierman FLUTE Bonnie Harmon Charles Gluth Paul Estock Rosetta Blakeborough Lola Hann Gena Piccolo CCRNET Florence Ralston Bob Carpenter Norma Anderson Dale Smith Jimmy Collins Carrol Sheffler John Panchisin Bp CLARINET ALTO CLARINET Gene Stowers BARITONE Bill Koss Bill Hjerpe Victor Youngmark Dean Ellis a Lowell Hammons Jimmy Shaw ALTO SAX Gene Stahl Richard Shultz Geaner Molinaro Barbara Sauibb Gene Johnson Howard Dothager Angelo Villa BASS Betty Talmadge Ralph Wiesen Don Spurr Kenneth Newcomer Bob Halvorsen Don Parry — wy Dwight Wheéler a I : Vero Aloia Don Belec ‘Sip = PERCUSSION Edith Peters ae Stanley Kusmierz Phyllis Anderson Joe Proctor Dorothy Erickson Bob Ramsey Jean Carter Shirley DeStJean | ay Assistant Drum |) Major Drum Major This year the Edison Band, in its fifth year, realized new ambitions. In May of 1944 the dream of new uniforms became a reality, made possible by the wonderful coopera- tion of the Brunswick Community. In March of 1945 the band played on the air, and during ‘the same week, at the Memorial Auditorium--both new adventures. The radio debut, in which the band played four numbers, wes direct from our auditorium over station WJOB. Our band was one of the few Gary bands chosen to play for the Devotional Services of the Gary Council of Churches, held in the Memorial Auditorium on March 23. It also played for Edison's first Honor Society Induc- tion, for Commencement, and marched for the second time in the Memorial Day parade. The annual spring concert was the best in Edison's history; every seat of the Horace Mann Auditorium was filled. Twelve band members who had earned 1500 points or more in band activities were honored with medals. , in a program broadcast SECTION HEADS Seated: Bill Hjerpe, Bp Clarinet; Lola Hann, Piccolo; Jimmy Collins, Cornet; Victor Young- mark, Alto Clarinet; Gene Johnson, Alto Sax; Alice Wells, Tenor Sax. Standing: Bob Halvorsen, Bass; Pat Wierman, Trombone; Richard Shultz, Baritone; Phyllis Pinnell, French Horn; Joe Proctor, Phyllis Anderson, Percussion; Miss Scheddell, Director. - my as BAND OFFICERS Seated: Phyllis Anderson, Mgr.; Jimmy Shaw, Vice-Pres.; Gene Stowers, Pres.; Rosetta Blake- borough, Chmn., Band Fund Comm.; Standing: Miss Scheddell, Director; Pat Wierman, B.F. Comm.; Juanita Clark, Librarian; Barbara Squibb, Bill Hjerpe, B.F. Committee. ———————————— % zt 3 “Proessor, How could you)” Si ? 1 Sissy f Ap ¥ ssepessite = eu —new Seated: lMargeret Hanley, Leonard Szot, Marilyn Kundrat, Betty Weeks, Nevy Gough, onnie Bock, Selly Spees, Bob Robertson, Bill O'Donnell, Ellen Summers. Standing: Leet Jones, Merceline Willis, Bill Hjerpe, Dick Cummings, Alice Gut, Cerald ebofski. The Stage lights dim, an expectant hush over the eudience--the curtain was about to rise. Professop How Could You? the first big production of the Edison Drematic Club was about to begin, Back Stege, the cest wes assembled for a lest-minute Pep talk from Mom Iarre- bee. Bill and Merceline were Seated on the costume trunk, lost in their love, it was so serious, they didn't even feel the sickening fright of first night perforn- ance, But @s for the rest of the cest, they were very much aware that they were about to do or die to please the hardest audience there is to Play for--their own cléssmetes, hothing can gull u boy's appetite, tuough., Alice Gut was having @ hard time keeping Richard Jones Out of her lemon chiffon pie. Bob Robertson was busy getting his silk hose and bonnet on. Helene Johnson was leying tit-tet-toe on.the train- ing roos. bluckboerd with the professor (Nevy Gough) to take his mind off how little time was left till curtein call. Our loveble srandfether (Richard Cummings) was busy slepping the lest film of grey into Grandmother's (Ellen Summers) heir, while big brother (¥ermit Jones) wes being helped by Lowell Hemmons to go over his lines for the lest time. Gerald, the butler, was Ccomplecently letting the southem belles, Ronnie and Betty, retouch his lipstick. Sally Spees was madly trying to assemble her luggege, keep her hat on straight, end remember her cues, I've «xnown meny troubles in my life but most of them never heppened.” That Saying of lierk Twain's was true. These people hed worked herd to make Professor How Could You? a4 success. They were rewarded by the praise of their classmutes end admiretion of the adults. When the Dramatic Club isn't working on a big production, they ere by no means idle. Many wonderful pleys heve been produced on tdison's stage during this first year. An Irish play, License to Wed,” was one of their first dialect pleys--a spritely comedy which evoked meny laughs from the audience. The cherac- ters were: a policeman, played by Robert Vaughn; the bride, Betty Weeks; and the groom-to-be, Robert Ramsey. Three very talented girls, Lola Hann, Mery Lou Simmons, und Mary Jenci later came through with a splendid performance of Three Dear Friends, which had many difficult lines to be memorized. Then followed Everything's orf pus, Lowell Hammons, Gerald Klebofski, Remona Vaughn, Derencinovich. Mery interpreted the role of a foreign young boy; and Lupe, a trusting young mother. sudience when Gergla walked out from behing the se Lowell hed teken his trousers, = se ee grr es . — : Mrs, Larrabee-Sponsor, Dorothy etl Jackie Ping, Pat Wierman, Helene Johnson, Vaughn, Lupe Corpus, Alice Gut, Betty Davis. Hjerpe, Robert Vaughn, Bernard Waddell, Eugene Ervin Sajdera, Dick Cummings. The climax of the year's work came in The rele b Mary Janci, Robert Ramsey, Kermit Jones, Erwin sajdere, The iastente were in tears as the old priest (Richard) led the prisoner (Rob) to his death. Mary did a wonderful job as the eee : whom she does not recognize as her brother to s fate, . c tells her of her proties’s heroic death. Kermit, the warden, also lived his part. Not a person, in either cast or sudience, tains closed. All felt that this play was the crowning glory of the yea The couples were laughing and singing as the hey wagon rolled down the hobart streets, that moonlit night. It was the beginning of the many and varied socisl activities of the Edison Dramatic Club. If any Hobart residents were frightened by en eerie light fleshing by their windows, it was only hir. Swingley checking for lipstick prints on the boys. Following this hayride the club sponsored 4 ‘gala dance,during which Iris Jeanette seng and played her accordien. She held the audience spellbound by her music. Leter, Mrs.Larreabee treeted her hsrd-working oupils to a gay Amas party in her home, celebrating the success of Professor How Could You? The event- ful evening was made even merrier by mistletoe in every doorway and by the exchange of gifts. Bob Robertson, who had become dear to the group for his witicism and charm, left for the services last February. A “big party was held in his honor at Miss Burns' house, to let him know that he was being sent to Uncle Sam with everyone's best wishes. _ eee oe Row: Norma Peters, Dottie Ordean, Mary Janei, Mary Simmo nderson, Betty Weeks, Vivian Lancaster, Mary Derencinovich, Ellen Summers, ally Spees, Jackie Third Row: Neville Gough, Hook, Bob kamsey, Kermit Jones, pt OFFICERS Helen Johnson, Vice-President, Neville 2 Gough, President; Dottie Ordean, Secre- tary-treasurer. — ns, Lola Hann, Donna Bonnie Bock. Marceline Willis Conway, Ramona e truly fine play given and Richard Cummings. ister, who leaves the boy, believing the could resist crying as the cur- r3 a et First Row: Dale Benson, C harles Schwuchow Bill Hjerpe, Gordon McLaughlin. Second Row: Richard Shultz, Kenneth Talmadge, Bob Deal, Howard Forsberg,Joe Ora Mitchell, Miss Feather - Proctor. Third Row: James Shaw, Joe Mladenik, Director. Re oe The organization of an Edison Boys’ Glee Club was the out-growth of the 1944 Minstrel Show. The boys meet, on Mondays, after school, of their own volition. At Christmas the boys joined the girls in singing carols in'the corridors, and by this same cooperation they made the Box Social a big success. The club participated in the school broadcast over w.J.0.B. on March 22, and in Edison's j commencement on June 14. The following boys were elected to office: President, Howard Foresberg; Vice-President, Joe Mladenik; and Secre- tary-Treasurer, Gordon McLaughlin. Although the club 4s small, the 4nterest and spirit are high. The boys have attempted some worthwhile music and have tain that the organization will ; worked diligently. It is cer continue to grow and attain even greater accomplishments in the future. tf vf GIRLS GLEE CLUB abeee a ais = = e : E Against Wall: Mary Simmons, Pat Webster, Sally Spees, Pat MeCoy, Marceline Willis, Marg aret Rowan, Barbara Squibb, Marjorie Martin, Bonnie Bock, Joan Frank, Dorothy Nicoletto, Janet Higgins, Mary Janci. Middle Row: Doris Mahaffey, Phyllis Pinnell, Florence Ralston, Mary Derencinovich, Jean Mackay. Front Row: Lola Hann, Betty Elrod, Carmen Mesas, Mildred Gorney, Fhyllis McCord, Phyllis Jordan, Mildred Curtis, Miss Feather- Director. Since the beginning of time, music has played an important part in the daily life of man. Music depicts emotional satisfaction in its expression of one's own pent-up mood. This is the reason the Girls' Glee Club is always happy while singing. The Girls' Glee Club, one of the oldest organizations at Edison, began in 1933. This group has progressed through the years under the direction of Miss Feather and now has 25 active members. The officers are: President, Barbara Squibb; Vice-President, Betty Zlrod; Secretary, Phyllis Pinnell; and Treasurer, Joan Frank. In looking back over the program for the school year, the girls can remember many enjoyable activities, such as: the Stephen Foster program for the Kiwanis Club} the thrilling moment when they sang Dusk On the Prairie over the radio, the gaily decorated boxes the girls had made for the Box Social, and the Spring Frolic with all its gay festivity. Miss Feather and both of the Glee Clubs are looking forward to next September when there will be a class hour during the day for vocal music. Participation in group singing brings a satisfaction and a pleasure that can only be gained through this form of enjoyment. oo - LEG ee oe eS GIRL RESERVES rr Bh er . om First Row: Doris Mehaffey, Margaret Rowan, Carmen Mesaés, Sarah Heifsacre, Girlie McDermott, Betty Talmdge, Georginia Clifford, Lorraine Deller, Betty Waters, Mery Messey, Isabell Sharp, Helen Pere, Shirley De St. Jean, Hallie Shinnemean, Barbera Orndorff. Second Row: Miss Devies- Sponsor, Sally Spees, Phyllis Pinnel]., Phyll is Jordon, Dolores Kubacki, Done Villiems, Betty Davie, Alice Gut, Donna Hansen, Enid Fiecher, Lillian Pera, Mary Derian, Betty Grahem, Victoria De St.Jean, Rosalie Sassano, Carol Richards, Beatrice Crider, Rose Marie Lax. Third Row: Pat McCoy, Joan Frank, Anna Georgieff, Betty Elrod,Mercia Berry, Dorothy Nico- letto, Marceline Willis, Mildred Curtis, Bonnie Bock, Betty Dgy, Pat Webster, Florence Ralston, Barbera Squibb, Dorothy Erickson, Helene Johnson, Marjorie Papnes, Mery Stratton, Merjorie Adems. Last year it was decided that Edison School, like other Gary schools, should have ae Girl Reserve group. Miss Davies, chosen sponsor, contacted in terested girls and started a chapter which was named the Y-Hi. The girls elected Joan Frank, as the first president; Lorraine Deller, vice-president; Mery Derian, secretary; and Mery Massey, treasurer. At that time the club hsd only about 35 girls; this year it has grown to 65 members, which is only 10 less then their constitutions] limit. The girls mve a sociul meeting once a month at the YWCA, in addition their weekly business meetings at school. Activities include such affairs as the theatre party, scavanger hunt, and the Mother's Day tea. The Girl Reserves are not only interested in social activities, but they are doing their pert for Uncle Sam by meking scrap books for hospitalized servicemen. Last year they worked, also, as tray girls et the Methodist Hospital. The spirit of this club, as manifested in its beginning years, promises eé sponsorship of many more profitable projects. Girlie McDermott, Corr.Secr; Barbara Squibb Betty Flrod, Rec. Secr3 Lillian Pera, Treasurer President Betty Talmadge, Vice-Pres. — = z Lat Ww We ee f “4% First Row: Gordon McLaughljn, Bob Deal, Kenneth Talmadge, Joe Mladenik, Joe Proctor, James Shaw, Bill Hjerpe. Second Row: Mr. Swingley - Sponsor, Bob Loebbaka, Dale Benson, Richard Shultz, Floyd Burns, Neville Gough. Those not present when picture was taken: Clyde Floied, Gene Stowers, Ray Mahaffey. The Edison Hi-Y, a part of an international organization, was estab- lished in the fall of 1943, under the sponsorship of Mr. Al McCall of the Gary YMCA and our principal, Mr. ©. . Swingley. The charter members were: Bob Loebbaka - Pres., Harvey Johnson - Vice-Pres., Richard Downey - Secr., Neville Gough, Bill Judis, Jack Malovich, Richard Oliver, Dale Benson, Gor- don McLaughlin, Bill Hjerpe, John Van Horn, and Bob Deal. At the beginning of the school year, 1944-45, anew cabinet was elected with Richard Downey as president, Dale Benson as vice president, Bob Deal as secretary, Bob Loebbaka as treasurer, and Joe Mladenik as Sergeant at Arms. After some shifting of positions, due to part-time work programs and Downey's enlistment in the Armed Forces, the cabinet stands as shown below, with Jack Mal- ovich as acting vice-president. The Hi-Y has sponsored many social acti- : i � Foe vities. Some of the most successful were a == ; es dance given on January 14, 1944, for the bene- e - = : fit of aiding in the purchase of uniforms for (oo J. -- our band; the going-away party for Harvey ae! Pp — Johnson, which was held in the Coral Room of s = — the YMCA; and the city-wide Holiday Dance gi r this year, also held in the Coral Room. a a } “4 ; ; | 1 . (SS oo 3 —_— ? Ai) 16 ‘ r 4 ly 3 PRESENT OFFICERS X Ss OD Kenny Talmadge, Treas.; Joe Mladenik, — Sgt.at Arms; Dale Benson, Pres.; Bob Deal, Secr.; Joe Proctor, Vice-Pres. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY a del Treasurer, Mary Stratton, Phyliss Satmary. The ,school year, 1944-45, has seen many new orgenizations take their Dlaces in the lives of Edison's students. One such group, accepting a great responsibility, is the Edison Chapter of the National Honor Society. This society now has 3404 chapters, scattered in every state of the Union, in Porto Rico, Panama, Argentina, Haweii, the Phillippines, Alaska, and in Shanghai, Chine. Our chapter was granted a charter after a constitution wes submitted by the Faculty Council, consisting of Mr. Swingley, Miss Feather, Miss Briley, Miss Robinson, Mr. Jeffers, and Miss Leskow, sponsor. High standerds are set up for membership in this organization. Candidates must be superior in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Their eligibility is determined by grades and by the judgment of teachers who have had them in classes. The induction ceremony, held in our Auditorium on March 20, was very impressive. representatives from five Gary chapters conducted the program, explaining the ideals of the Society, its emblems, its motto, and its colors of blue and gold. Marching to the processionél.and recessional, played by our own bend, taking light from the flam- ing torch, end receiving words of congratulations sre moments our nine charter members will cherish for meny years to come. To top it off, we were fortunate to hsve ag guest speaker, Dr. Ethel Alpenfels, on leave from the University of Chicago in the interest of intercultural educstion, who is a member of the National Honor Society. INDUCTION OF EDISON CHARTER MEMBERS Front: Rosemary Erickson receiving certificate of membership from John G. Baranko, Jr. of Froe- bel. In rear: Phyllis Minniear, Lew Wallace; Robert Crane, Emerson; Emmalyn Jenkins, Roose- velt; Jacqueline Withers, Horace Mann. 9 F a PL tae “te a Oe, OS r ity Fc bbe ot wood, Hutson, “otts. Third Row: Miss kobinson-Sponsor, ‘ irick, Moody, Corbet, A. Galli, Sowell, L. Gulli, Dollin, Stenback, Burkulow, Miss Cru- ry-Sponsor. Fourth Row: Ticcolo, ‘Wsiesen, Hanse, Sewell, Husk, Cliffori, Sorvus, Mekinnun, lladsell. The Teeners grew up with the purnose of pvroviding varties and other social gatherings where the seventh and eighth graders can have fun and something to do. Every Exiaey night was reserved for a nractice dance after school, in order that junior high school nupils who don't know how to dance can learn. The Valentine party, held for all seventh and eighth grade students, was very successful and everybody had a wonderful time. The Farners Dance in the snring also brought out a crowd. The year was then brought to a close with a dress-un dance. Patsy Stenton, Treas. Dale Stanton, Pres. Working Committees Jea n Malis, Secr. Olive Richardson, Vice-fres. Reporters--Stanley Kusmierz, Gloria Un- derwood Hostesses--Ida Potts, chairman; aie a Hutson, Marian lesen, Lillian Clif- ford Posters--Doris Moody, Chairnan; Barbara Sowell, Roland Ansbro, Herminia Cor- pus Refreshments--Gina Piccolo, Anita Galli, Lucille Galli, Carmine Hanes, Betty Husk Management--Jack Spurr, Chairman; Paul Ramirez, Jackie Halfacre, George Wi- rick, Alfred Wichkowski, Marilyn ter bach Entertainment--Barbara Doolin, chairman; Betty Hadsell, Phyllis McKinnon, Al- eta Sewall oe TORCH STAFF EDITORIAL Seated: Anna Georgieff, Typist; Jean Kern, Make-up Editor; Rose- mary Erickson, Editor-in-Chier; Donald Belec, Reporter; Mary Massey, Circuletion; pat McCoy, Feature writer, Fema tns: Mary Stifle, Reporter, Joe Wladenik, Reporter; Vivian Lancaster, Business mane ger; Dale Benson, Reporter; Rosetta Blakeborough, Reporter. PRODUCTION Seated: Betty Weeks, Cartoonist; Phyllis Anderson, Proofreader; Donna Anderson, Mimeographer; Joan Frank, Typist; Donna walzak Feature writer; Louise Bowen, Typist. Standing: Bob Deal, Reporter; Gene § owers, Cartoonist; Valeta Stolmen, M imeographer; Mary Aloia, Typist; Betty Elrod, Typist; James Shaw, Reporter. We are very proud of our four-year old school newspaper, TH TORCH, which rep- resents the efforts and teamwork of about 20 select students of Edison,under the direc- tion of iiss Leskow and irs. Saxton. To us on the staff, complete cooperation and the perfection of a paper that serves the entire school are the goals toward which we strive, To see THE TORCH in the process of publication, just visit our headquarters, Room 204, which is referred to as the busiest room in the school. Our staff is divided into many departments, as you may see above. Every mémber has, at one time. or another, done each one of these jobs, from reporting to making up final copy, thus obtaining an understanding of every phase of newspaper work. When one hes been on the staff a year, he feels a sense of accomplishment;and he has a right to,for he is master of many arts, At the beginning of this year, @ search was begun for new and different ideas, — There emerged many original articles, such as Mina Your Manners, Teen Topics,” The Horoscope, The Snooper, Things People Will Do, the comic strip, Fads and Fashions, the Diary, and GI Journal,” some of which were modifications of last year's creations, A special display of imagination was exhibited in the April SCORCH. Servicemen often mention these articles in their many letters. We are happy to know that not only they, but their buddies too, enjoy our TORCH. liany skills are necessary in such a project. Reporters must learn tact, good grammer, and various ways of making articles interesting. Setting up the dummies, our term for arranging articles on trial pages, takes careful Planning. Typing and running off stencils takes no small amount of experience. By means of the mimeoscope, the car- toonist cuts al) drawings, ads, and lettering on the stencils. The circulation depart- ment, although summed up in one word, does a great deal preparatory to the distribution of the paper, such as typing labels and addressing envelopes to servicemen. Yes, 4t takes work to get THE TORCH out regularly, but the efforts put into it are more than compensated by the comments made by our readers. Crunch, Ceun S| | = Bliss + Casanova Cavanaugh forter + Mee ; = és ee NS ae « Morceline + Bil} a Richard oh Derys fa y } Danny 7+ : a —— a —_———————— !,) Le Glenn De st Jean Elmer {| de St- s Z Vean Mitehe Il ¥ Pat O'Dounel| yCeonrad Stelman wf ” Walter Freant ¢ = Klipple + Bill McYerme y Lime berger Athis Mah affeys a s _ ee — ——— OE Sa - ° ag See os Gren IN GANG a ; ae t HA a {ft ty jr 2 Bissell Bob KLEBOFSK! ae SUR PRISE ! dt ™ Seaman Van Horn. protner. of the WAVES petty officer, arrang- d to have a leave this week from ! Lower center: Co-chairman Bob Loebbaka; i and Helen Cunningham, left and right, confer with Al McCall, boy’s TA) ecreary at the “Y” and adviser for the Golden Nugget room. Lower right: Joan Kaminski and Alicefay Demko, standing and Virginia Zapinski and Marylou Bean, seated, committee from Tolleston in charge of the dance, count the greenbacks taken in at the teen-age canteen, SEAMAN PARRY Seaman Kae Lois Parry, daugh aes ; ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parr WAVES VAN HORN 1002 Burr, was home on leave re- ag cently in time to give her twin Bape 116 RERnnAts brothers, Jack and Jim, somie good pointers about the navy. The twins, former Post-Tribune carriers, and recent graduates of Edison high are now in “boot” training at-Great Lakes, Seaman Parry also graduat« from Edison, and was employed t the Northern Indiana Pub! vice company before her enlist in October, 1944. She took “boot” training at Hunter college, New York, and her storekeeper course at Milledgeville, Ga. Fourth pany in grades, she was csburg, Pa., where she now works in the naval supply Army’ll Have Trouble | depot, ‘Parry-ing’ Them Off | Parry Twins in Navy T's the navy instead of the army that will have to try and distin- guish one Parry twin from the other. The twins ,18-year-old sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parry, 1002 Burr, reported Friday to Camp Atterbury for induction into the his coast guard tan Beach, Brooklyn, N. Y., to see his sister in uniform for the first ime sinee her enlistment on Jan 25, 1944. The coast guardsman and nis sister will leave Saturday for Washington, where he will spend a day before reporting to Atlantic City for radio training. Petty Officer Van Horn, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Van Horn, 721 Burr, is a graduate of Edison high achoo!, Calumet Busi- ness college and the Heim’s School of Beauty. She is now doing work in the photography department in he: ad Washington. sent ta Moechar Pe a Top favorite in the pole vault 4 of the Lake-Porter conference track and field meet this after- noon on Gary Edison field is Edi- : son's Charies Thomas, above. The kman, left, chief sponsor of the 6th annual Lake County Girl Blazer vaulter tied with Jones of army. ‘They wrote their parents ftoosevelt school, checks plans as they are reported to her by Froebel in the city champion- yesterday that they “had made the}! in arranging the meeting. Left to right are Mrs. Beckma; ®hips at 11 feet, and has cleared navy” and were being transferred Posevelt school; Miss Rosemary Erickson, Edison represents that height consistently all sea- nn Lakes naval training sta- r a0) phe “boot” training. =. Pole vault—Ronald Jones, Froebel, 12 fect; Charles Thoias, Garv g Edison, tl feet 84% inches. The army's going to have dou- ble trouble with the Parry hoys who went to Indianapolis Fri- day for their induction. Jack and Jim Parry, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Parry, 1002 Burr, are ‘identical twins—and both wear glasses. Just to com- plicate matters, another Gary boy by the name of Jack Perry was in the same contingent to Camp Atterbury, The Parry twins, 18 years old, graduated sav fem “8S ES WIN THEIR CAPS U.S. HONORSOCIETY Ba . | “les CHARTER FOR EDISON ; A national honor society charter pwill be presented to Edison school ;by John Baranko, Jr., president of} ithe Froebel honor society chapter,} ajat exercises in the Edison school Behencnine at 3 p..m. tomorrow, “@when-nine students will be induct- ed as charter members of the new ‘Edison chapter. | The national honor society of secondary schools has 2,600 chap-| ters in every state in the Union,| lin Porto Rieo, Panama, Argentina, | jHawali, the Philippines and Shang- hai, China. Members must be students of moutstanding scholarship, character,| leadership and service. Principal C. E. Swingley will pre- “ sent memberships to Mary Deren- SEAMAN KLASNER Wy cinovich, Betty Elrod, Rosemary! Peg Lickson, Joan. Frank, Harold! Colleen L. Klasner, who recently Meeks, Dorothy Nicoletto, Joe was J promoted to seaman first class a P , Froctor, Phyliss Satmary and Mary 1. tne WAVES, is stationed in Other Gary chapters will be rep-| Washington, D. C., where she is as- presented by Phyllis Minniear, Lew signed to the intelligence depart- Wallace; Jacqueline Withers, Hor- ment. ace Mann; Bob Crane, Emerson Seaman Kilasner, daughtér of Mr. and Emmalyn Jenkins, Roosevelt. and Mrs. Claude S, Klasner, 2901 Dr. Ethel Alpenfels of the national : bureau for intercultural education, West m= Raley = ppg Jessie Morgan, left, adjusts the cap of her classmate, Faith Grabill, at capping’ cerempnies for New York, will speak. Parents are, ; ase ie ae SF ates tos clinical nurses in the new Methodist. hospital nurses’ home auditorium. Standing in the backgrojinvited to attend. ved SG ompoarie sa opty gp aerral to right, are Margaret Squibb, Bette Evans and Mary Little, who also received thelr caps. ae in October, 1944, in the Teac 7) tPrrro CXIE PING } THE TWINS A -! ) . | ey PHYLLIS 2 SHORT oy v ie i call fer or THE WILL We, the Senior Class of 1945, of Thomas A. HZdison School, in the City of Gary, State of Indisne, being of able mind and stable intelligence, hereby affirm, pub- lish, and declere this to be our last will and testament. We recommend that it be respectfully considered. To the Facuity we will our chewed-down, eraserless pencils, worn out books, carved and merked desk tops, together with our noiseless study halls. To the Junior Class we leave the intelligence, initiative end tact of our whole @lsss; lso our ability to stay out of trouble and get along with all teachers. To the Sophomore Class we will our broad-minded knowledge of Edison High School. a To the Fresnman Class we will any teacher they wish to have, to help them with their problems throughout their four years of hard work. We wish to will to each and every one of you Juniors a few of our outstanding charscteristics, which we hope will serve you in good stead during your most try- ing and chellenging year. Here you are! - MARJORIE ADAMS wills her ability to get along with the Blezers to Eileen Matz. MARY ALOIA leaves to Rose Marie Lax her long black tresses. DONNA ANDERSON leaves her convenient height’to Alberta Strauch. PHYLLIS ANDERSON leaves her loyal service to the TORCH to Anna Georgieff. DONALD BELEC wills his ability to get along with all teachers to Mery Stratton. DALE BENSON wills his Buick to Neville Gough, who is welcome to use eny part his Chivy may need. ROSETTA BLAKEBOROUGH wills her even temper to Joan Frenk. LOUISE BOWEN wills her shorthand speed to Helene Johnson. DANNY CASTALDI wills his attractive bleck curly locks to James Collins. MARY CHELIRAS leaves to Frances Galli all her cute giggles. FLOYD SHUBBS wills his jelopy” to Norman Walters, provided he gets new tires at once. JUANITA CLARK wills her ability to mind her own business to any confident junior who needs it. BOB DZsAL wills his girlish giggles” (believe it or not) to Bob Vaughn. JERRY ‘DUKEMAN wills a few of his “cute little numbers to Jack Malovich. BETTY EMORY And DONNA WALZAK leave to Adeline Horszt and Margie Pappas their half- year of loafing. DOROTHY “RICKSON wills her ability to graduate in three years to Edith Porter- ROSSMARY ERICKSON wills her eventful senior year to Dorothy Nicoletto. ENID FISCHER lesves all her Navy parephernalia to Marcia Berry. NORMA GREGORY wills her ability to get to school on time to Girlie McDermott, who still doesn't know when the tardy bell rings. LENA HAM ONS wills to Pat McCoy her carefree, jolly disposition. BILL HJERPE wills his privilege of going with one girl to Richard Shultz, who will sure take advantage of it. EUGENE JOHNSON leaves his glasses to Ora Mitchell, in order that he might have a birds-eye view of things. JEAN KERN leaves her way of getting along with the Navy and Marines to Betty Elrod. VIVIAN LANCASTER wills her kusiness-like manner to Donna Williems. BOB LOERBAKA wills his solid Boogie-Woogie end his cleverness to John Panchisin. DORIS MAHAFFEY wills her poise and charm to Bette Talmadge. GORDON MCLAUGHLIN leaves his position as cheerleader to anyone who fits his pents. DOTTIE ORDEAN and NORMA PETERS will to Beatrice Crider and Joyce Kovich a few of their latest Jive Stumps. JACK and JIM PARRY will their ability to graduate and join the Navy all in the same year to Leon Windmiller. RICHARD PETERS wills his success in athletics and his Senior-class presidency to Chsrles Gluth. JACKIE PING leaves to Laweine Zenci her conversation about the Navy. JOE PROCTOR wills his ebility to bake to Joe Mladenik. BOB ROBERTSON wills his goodness and loudness to Herold Meeks. JUANITA SASSER wills her love for history, Caesar, etc. to Barbara Squibb. PHYLISS SATMARY leaves her ability to look vretty without make-up toCarol Ri¢chars. FRED SCHURG Wills his half-fare privilege with the Gary Railways to Eugene Hook. CHARLES SCHWUCHOW wills his dancing ability, expecially the rhumba, to Bernard Waddell. JIMMY SHAW wills his technique of getting away with murder to Gerald Klebofski. MARY STIFLE leaves to Lorraine Legler her abil to attend school just a few hours per week and still get educated. VALETA STOLMAN offers her sailor brother to increase Phyllis Pinnell's collection. EUGENE STOWERS wills his brotherly way with the girls to Howard Forsberg. KENNETH TALMADGE wills his quietness and patience to Richard Oliver. BETTY WEEKS leaves to Florence Ralston her ability to talk clearly as the rate of 300 words a minute. ALICE wELLS wills her hair and Saxaphone technic to Mary Derencinovitch. PAT WIERMAN leaves to Betty Waters her job in the bakery department at the A. P. ee wills her wed of gum to Mary Massey, provided she give it a good beating. BOB LANCASTER AND RUSSELJ VILLA would rather keep all they hsve for themselves As Others Will See You TEN YEARS HENCE: MARJORIE ADAMS hss been elected Miss 1955. She is an office clerk for one of the judges of the contest. MARY ALOIA is a school teacher now, teaching: her t'avorite subject, Safety. DONNA ANDERSON runs a beauty salon. Anything from painting legs to trimning toe nails may be serviced st cut rate prices. PHYLLIS ANDERSON is very happily merried to that certain sailor. They have two of the most adorable sets of twins. In the medical world we find DONALD BELEC doing some sort of research work. From the results of some of his exneriments it must have something to do with the elimination of the populstion. DALE BYNSON hes taken Frank Buck's place snd is now doing some hunting in the Afri- can Jungles. Many of the strange animals we see in the Field Museum have been caught by Dale during his hunting adventures. Gary's leading physician is ROSETfS BLAF¥BOROUGH. So bring your ailing ills to her, for she guarantees to kill or cure. LOUISE BOWEN and DONNA WALZAK are still very good friends. Donna is married and her friend Louise, being such a fine business woman, takes care of all Donnats family business problems, budgets, correspondence, etc. Since DANNY CASTALDI had his last automobile accident, he stands on the corner and sells the spare parts of all his cars to passers-by. -MARY CHELIRAS is in New York, setting up a giggling school al] of her own. All who wich to enroll must send a penny postcard in care of station L.A.P.F. FLOYD CHUBBS is running for mayor of Brunswick. So that is his reason for giving candy to all the babies. Since he is the only candidate the odds seem to be in his favor. . JUANITA CLARK has taken Robert Ripley's place -- “believe it or not. BOB DEAI is one of Gary's most efficient lawyers. He specializes in cases per- taining to horse thieves, cattle end hog trouble, and he also handles all family troubles except his own. JERRY D'ICKEMAN, being the swoon sensation of the nation, finds it necessary to sleep behind bars, travel in an armored car, and employ a large escort in order to keep the wouen from mobbing him, BETTY EMORY, who is as good on roller skates as Sonja Henie is on ice skates, is the feature ettraction at the Roller Derby. DOROTHY ERICKSON has set up evening classes for Edison juniors who wish to grad- uate in 3 years. Having been a successful stenographer at J.C. Penny's, ROSEMARY ERICKSON is re- tiring to settle down to enjoy a peaceful life with her ideal man. The Snow White Tea Room is still looking for someone who. can replace their fay- orite waitress, ENID FISHER, whom they lost to a certain sailor. NORMA GREGORY, always very sure footed, is now a dancer. Her latest step is called the prance. ||| =. 3m BM MBB BEBE KB SS ESE ES SE SS { LENA HAMMONS is acclaimed the only vocalist on the N.B.C. Networks to have a range from low G to high C. BILL HJERPE, an engineer, has envented an invisible plastic bridge so that motor- ists can see what they are crossing. EUGENE JOHNSON, EUGENE STOWERS, and JIMMY SHAW own a very nice horse ranch out West. Recent investigation revealed that they raise their own chewing tobacco and also their own corn for licker. JEAN KERN is now publisher of a nation-wide scandal sheet in Hollywood, having served as Walter Winchell's apprentice for a year. ROBERT LANCASTER, with all his experience in the Air Corps, has invented a new airplane that doesn't fly. Tests prove that this typ of plane will eliminate all crashes. VIVIAN LANCASTER, an experienced bookkeeper, has invented a cash register that automatically decides her debits and credits. (Inventions must run in families) BOB LOEBBAKA is now a famous band leader and has taken the place of Harry James. He plays popular tunes with rubber bands. DORIS MAHAFFEY has become superintendent of a nursery for peaceworkers' children, GORDON MCLAUGHLIN, believe it or not, is an instructor in a girls' dancing school. His most popular dance is the boogie woogie rhumba. From a jivin' hepcat, DOROTHY ORDEAN has turned out to be a housewife and very happily married at that, which we knew would happen sooner or later, The PARRY twins, Jack and Jim, having been promoted to Admiralship, have decided to start a navy of their own, All Edison gracs will be favored with commi- sions. NORMA PETERS, having consumed so much of the profits of Hook's Soda Fountain, was made manager for economy's sake. RICHARD PETERS, the king of sports, just signed a contract to make a picture with Detro-Doldwyn-Dayer studios in Hollywood, JACQULENE PING is a navy nurse. She is doing very fine work and has met and cared for quite a few of our war heroes. JOE PROCTOR, is an inventor and has invented a noiseless, gasless, crash-proof, and finance-company-proof car. All he has to do is figure some way to make it run. BOB ROBERTSON is now Captain of the U.S.S, Edison, which is one of the greatest ships ever to sail the Seven Seas. Bob is now taking people for moonlight eruises on Lake Michigan. JUANITA SASSER, with all her knowledge and ten years of college, is known as the present-day Socrates. PHYLISS SATMARY, is now a floorwalker in Woolworth's dime store. She has revolu- tionized this job by using roller skates. FRED SCHURG is an architect and builder of Dream Homes. He builds beautiful homes in his dreams because it is cheaper that way. CHARLES SCHWUCHOW has revised the American alphabet so that his name could be spelled with only four letters. MARY STIFLE has been appointed to teach at the University of Chicago due to her policy of attending a class only on the first and last days. See, veer eee aye em ere ge VALETA STOLMAN, a famous New York stylist of women's clothes and hair-do's, is kept very busy by the movie stars. (By television, probably) KENNY TALMADGE is a happily-married, hard-working farmer on his 50' by 60' farm near Crown Point. He and his 10 helpers have a crop yielding 2 bushels of corn per year. BETTY WEEKS, now an outstanding cartoonist, has her latest cartoon comedy, Black Out and the Seven Dimlets, showing at the Palace Theater in Gary. it is con- sidered quite a sensation. (This is its second consecutive day that rotten eggs and tomatoes were not used.) 4 ALICE WELLS is now the nations No. 1 saxaphone player. All her talent and fame she owes to the Edison School Band. PAT WIERMAN and her All-girl Orchestra are now at the Chicago Opera House putting on a very successful Boogie Woogie in B-flat Concert. , RUSSELL VILLA has just gotten over his bashfulness and we hear he is now married to a famous radio star, KATHERINE ZILLER is the one and only blonde bombshell, leaving Betty Hutton long forgotten. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- REFLECTOR STAFF Editor Jean Kern Proofreader Rosemary Erickson Business Manager Phyllis Anderson Sales: Phyllis Anderson, Donna anderson, Danny Castaldi, Joe Proctor, James Shaw, Barbara Squibb, Kenny Talmadge Seniors: Donna Anderson, Dale Benson, Dorothy Ordean, Norma Peters, Fred Schurg, Enid Fischer Service Men: Pat McCoy Script: Valeta Stolman - Chm., Louise Bowen, Joan Frank, Bob Loebbaka, Joe Mladenik, Dorothy Nicoletto, Joe Proctor, James Shaw, Bette Talmadge, Kenny Talmadge, Donna Walzak, Betty Weeks Typists: TORCH Staff, Katherine Ziller, Dorothy Erickson, Phyliss Satmary English: Mrs. Saxton Art Covers Miss Wanda Pszonka Sponsor Miss Leskow Photography Groups Juniors - Brazil's Seniors Faculty - Gordon's Printing - Offset Millar Publishing Co., Chicago Binding Plastic Binding Co., Chicago : ’ aot —— — = - —_- — —_—— —— a a