Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Faculty ENCil.lSH ' I ' lie lai-jtest (lepartiiu-iit in the scluidl is Ww Erifilisli nc))artiiient. All students are required to talve tliree years cif Kiifjlisli. The Eiijjlish teachers are: Miss Ruth hroufrliton, Miss Louise Busclie, Miss Gertrude Clenden- en. Miss Odine Heel-;, Mr. E. I.. Horn, Miss Dorothy Kelly, Miss Marie Sharp, Mrs. Ada H. Sickels, Miss Min- nie Snure and Miss Louise Winternitz. New courses in the Kng-lish Department this year are two semesters of the study of Eufrlish literature, one semester of American literature, and one semester of composition. In addition, dramatics is taujrht for those who are interested in the art of acting, ' aluahle infornuition is gained from the business English and creative writing classes. An an- thology of student writing Is jnihlished every year by this department. HISTORY s Florence Hill, who heads tlie History Department, tea(;Hes History and Economics. Other members of her iirtment are: Mr. R. E. Bullington, teaching voca- information and history; Mr. L. W. Bowman, g history and civics; Mr. R. R. Jordan, teaching jcational information and history, Mr. Wilbur Mater, aching history, Mr. W. E. Sands, teaching history and .economics; Mr. ' R. A. Sproidl, teaching civics and history. LATIN The I atin Department is headed by Miss Bernita Burns. There are two other teachers: Mrs. Frances Avery and Miss Cleraldine C ' .artlcin. Miss Burns is spon- sor of the Latin Club, wliich is made up of Cicero and Vergil students. shorthand and ty|)ewriting; Miss Marie Siner, book- keeping and conunercial geograjihy; Mr. J. O ' Hearn, arithmetic, commercial law and bookUeeiiing; and Mr. M .W. Glendening, typewriting, arithmetic, and com- mercial geogra])hy. These subjects are taught to those who plan to be a part of the business world and to those who intend to use this knowledge in college or sonic iniversity. Mr. Cilendening was added to the faculty the second semester, having rejilaced Mr. Sanders, who is now teaching in Pittsburgh, Pa. HOME ECONOMICS This dei)artment is headed by Miss Bertha Depew, who teaches cooking, home furnishing, and home nursing. Miss Helen Martin, who teaches clothing, and Mrs. Zora Patton, who teaches foods, assi-st her in training girls for home-making. Miss Martin and Mrs. Patton were added to this de- partment at the lieginning of the fall term. INDUSTRIAL Mr. E. T. Organ is the head of tliis dejiartnient. The other instructors, besides Mr. Organ, who teaches wood work, general shop, pattern making, and wood turning, are Mr. C. .1. Anderson, who teaches jirinting and general shop; Mr. .L A. Foster, auto mechanics and general shop; Mr. W. H. Hamilton, machine shop and general shop ;Mr. H. W. Wise, wood work; and Mr. C. C. Wood- ruff, who teaches electricity and general shop, The printing students do much of the printing for the office and all the departments and clubs. ' JuJcL MODERN LANGUAGE Miss Myrle Cunningham heads the modern language department with Miss CUadys King, Spanish teacher, as assistant. This course is for students who are interested in foreign languages. One act plays are presented by the French Club, while the Spanish Club forms a conversa- tional group. }»IATHEMATICS TJie teachejf4, in this dejiartment besides Mr. J. E. IcCartney, Xho heads it, are Mrs. C. C. Boone, Miss F th Goings, Miss Kathryn .Tarvis, Mr. Frank Melkus and Mr. H. W. Wi.se. Each teaches algebra and geom- etry. Mr. J .E. McCartney also offers trigonomerty for the advanced students. Many .students have kept the oil burning far into the night, working their next day ' s lessons, as one year of mathematics is required for graduation. SCIENCE The .science department has many interesting courses to offer the student who is required to have two credits in science for graduation. Miss Stella Cathcart and Mr. Paul Huffman teach physics. Mr. Ivan C. Gill teaches Chemistry. Miss Esther Bandow and Mr. Norval Adams teach botany and biology. Mr. HuflFman also coaches the debate teams. Miss Bandow began teaching here last fall, replacing Miss Potter, who resigned in order to be married. COMMMERCIAL Miss Clarice Robinson has charge of this department and teaches shorthand, typewriting, and conunercial law. t)ther instructors are Miss Helen Kirkland, who teaches ART Miss Eva Cole is the instructor of our art department. . rt work of all kinds is taught in this department — oil and water colors, crayon and ink, modeling, block print- ing and architectural drawing. Througli poster work, and sjiecial study, the practical as well as the creative side of art is emphasized, so that students may use their knowledge and training in conunercial work, if that is their aim. MUSIC Mr. David Hughes has complete charge of the band and orchestra. Miss Gladys Minardow directs the boys and girls glee clubs. These nuisical organizations bring the participants in contact with the best nuisical com- positions of the greate composers. The liand and orches- tra have won many trophies at the district and state contests. These organizations are always willing to con- tribute their services wherever they are needed. ATHLETICS Mr. C. C. Boone is the director of athletics and the football coach. Mr. H. P. Berkey aids Coach Boone in football and teaches hygiene and history. Mr. John I-ong- fellow is the basketball eoacli. Miss Catherine Wolf is the tennis coach, girls basketball coach and an instruc- tor of hygiene. Mrs. Salome S. Wise teaches girls ' gym classes. LIBRARY AND OFFICE Miss Anne C. Studnicka is the school librarian. She is assisted by student librarians. Miss Sharp and Mr. Jor- dan have charge of the girls ' and boys ' attendance. Mrs. George Krayliill, formerly Miss Mary Flauding is Mr. Holdeman ' s efficient secretary and clerk. I ' ui e EUjht

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CAdm in istration 31u. J. F. Wiley Sitpcriiitcudciit Mr. Wiley Iihs lieen superinteiuleiit of tlu- Klkluirt t ' ity Schools for fourteen years, eoiiiing- to our scliools froiu Mattoon, Illinois. Xot only because his three sons have {jraduated from Klkhart Hijrh School, but also of his ileep interest and concern, we feel that the problems of teachers and stu- dents are his jirolilenis. jNIk. Johx W. Hoi.deman Principal Mr. Holdenuin has been principal of the hifrh school for fifteen years. Durinfr that time he has seen our school doulile in eurolhuent. The enlarging of the school has brought him many additional responsibilities and wor- ries, liut he manages somehow to give time and attention to all of the school activities, and we are always con- scious of his d. ' ' otion to tiur interests anti welfare. oard Of Education As a very necessary jiart of the administration of our school affairs, the board of education has served wisely and efficiently. This grouj) consists of Mr. (Itto H. Helfrick, ])resident; Mrs. Grace A. Carpenter, secretary, and Mr. Fred Lundquist, treasurer. Mr. l rndquist replaces Mr. O. W. Anderson on the board. Few of us, as students, come in contact with these citizens, but they are friends of ours as their smooth guidance of our finances indicates. They, with Mr. Holdeman an:l Mr. Wiley, are the power behind our great organiza- liou. Elkhart Hi h School Parent-Teacher Association The need for a I ' arcnt- ' l ' eacher .Association in F.lkhart High School, grew from the success which the . ' !ll(l(l C ' luli met in raising funds to send the band and orchestra to the State and National contests. On September 27, 1934 ,a meeting of ])arents and teachers of the Elkhart High School was called. Mr. Uoss Martin served as temjiorary chairman and Mrs. William Deitch as temporary secretary; these had been their respective offices in the 3000 Club. It was voted to organize a Parent-Teacher Association. .V constitution was adopted and a nominating conunittcc, conqiosed of Mr. Rruce Wliiting, Mrs. M. O. Swank and Mrs. Otto Smith, w.is a] ]iointed. Mr. J. C. Cameron, I rinci])al of Mishawaka High School, was the sjieaker of the evening and gave many valuable suggestions in regard to P. T. A. work and organizations. . t this meeting the payment on a harp, purchased for the orchestra, was the first obligation assumed by the Parent-Teacher Association. The nuisic de ] artment of the P. T. A. has fully paid for this in.strument during the school year. In addition to this, the music room was sound-proofed for broadcasting. On October 12, 1934, the sec )nd meeting was calletl and the nominating committee rcjiorted their slate of officers selected: Mr. Hoss Martin, jiresident; Mrs. Kichard Twichell, hr. ' t vice-president; Mr. K. . . .S])roull, second vice-presi;lcnt ; Mrs. Lester Inebnit, secretary, and Mr, Benjamin Ebersole, traesurer. Most of our work has been done through connnittee heads ajipointed by the executive committee. The chair- man of the music cominittee is Mr. R. C. Shupert, whose coumiittee has done the outstanding work of the year. Mr. David Hughes has been co-chairman with .Mr. Shupert. Miss Dorothy Kelly ' s dejiartment, publications, is rep- resented by Mr. Clarence Ziesel; Mr. Paul Huffman ' s debating de])artment, by Mr. Ursa W ' illiams; Miss Louise Winternitz ' s dramatic department, by Mrs. M. O. Swank and Mr. Chelsea Boone ' s athletic dei)artment, by Mr. .lay Weaver. Mr. tJeorge Rowe, one of Elkhart ' s finest citizens, has been our child welfare chairman, and if nothing else ha.s been accomplished, the chdi is proud of its work done under this connnittee. - fine general meeting on Xovember 1.) was held at which time Rev. Roliert Hall, Chaplin of Indiana State Prison at Michigan City, spoke. The meetings since have been executive meetings which took care of committee report. !. AVe closed our year on . pril 10 with a Know Your School program and an address by Mr. .1. W. Holdeman, Principal. i this meeting, new officers were elected for the ensuing year. While we have not been alile to accomplish many things we desired, we feel our infant Parent-Teacher Association of Elkhart High School, is a husky strong child and will gr()w to be a fine, healthy man-sized organi- zation which will accomplish many fine things f(U ' the students of Elkhart High School. Mrs. Richard I ' wichell, Fir.st Vice-President, E. H. S.— P. T. A. I ' aije Seven

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January Class History For the first semester we merely wandered aimlessly and watelied the progress of other elasses. Then we met and for our first quarter we eleeted as president, Robert Brusman ; vice-president, Henry Sears; secretary, Ruth Manes; treasurer, Geraldyne Wienlioft; social chairman, Ernestine Brown. We chose Miss Bernita Burns as sponsor. The first party was held in the gym; dancing and games were enjoyed. Later the class sold candy at the Riley-Elkhsrt basketball game to help start us out on a financial basis. In our second quarter our new classmates from Roosevelt met with us to elect officers : Robert Brusman, president; Henry Forbes, vice-president ; Ruth Manes, secretary; Geraldyne Winhoft, treasurer; ,Joc Sel- lers, social chairman. To end our second quarter, we retained Miss Burns as sponsor and elected the fol- lowing: Joe Sellers, Robert Weaver, James Adams, William Ludwig, and Mary E. Bowser. During this year we had a class party in the gym, and sold candy at a basketball game. We also sponsored a George Washington jitney dance in the gym. In U)3f, our junior year, William Ludwig was chosen president with Geraldyne Wienhoft assisting him, Doris Spickett, Peggy Lyndall, and Joe Sellers carrying out remaining duties. In October, we had a joint party with the IIC ' s in the gym and in the spring another party was held at which dancing was the main feature. The next semester, James Adams was elected president with Doris Spickett as his assis- tant. Other officers were Howard Eaton, Robert Brusman, and Ruth Manes. The biggest event of this year was the .Junior-Senior Prom, May 19. lield at the Spinks at Lake Wawa- see. At six-thirty a banquet was given, with dancing later forming a pleasant evening. To start our senior year .James Adams held his former position. Other officers were Robert Brusman, Geraldyne Wienhoft, Ruth INIanes and Joe Sellers. To bring us into tlie home stretch, Ray Holmes was chosen as our leader. Robert Brusman and Ger- aldyne ' ienhoft retained their offices with Ty Scluiler taking care of the finances and James Adams as social chairman. A very interesting Senior Day jirogram was given which brought out many unsusjieeted talents. Onr class banquet which was held in the cafeteria, was well attended; the theme was A Race Track . Many interesting speeches were given and Miss Burns was presented with a gift. We were very fortunate in having Miss Burns with us during our four years as she was invaluable, with her excellent judgment, her fairness, and keen interest in our class activities. We could always count on her for help and cooperation in our |)roblems. ' ithout her guidance, we would often have been bewildered and inefficient. yiotto — Not finisiicd. just begun. Flowers — Johanna Hill roses and violets. Colors — Pur))le and gold. Jime Class History Back in the sjiring semester of 1932. the freshmen gathered in 320 and cliose Mr. David W. Hugiies. as s|ionMir. At the same time they elected the following officers : President, Dick Abel ; vice-president, John Curtis; secretary, Rosalys Bucher; treasurer, Robert Cutsbaw; social chairman, Kathryn Bach. The class had a hard times party in the gym May 28, and dancing was enjoyed. Early the following fall, our new classmates from Roosevelt entered, ' e again chose Mr. Hughes as councilor and the following officers: President, Dick Abel; vice-president, Richard Shasbergcr ; secre- tary, Dorothy Donavan; treasurer, Robert Cutshaw. Mr. Hughes chose the social committee. Another party was held October 21, dancing and games furnished entertainment. In the second semester, the new elected officers were as follows: President, Dick Abel; vice-ijresident, George Odell ; secretary. Rosalys Bucher; treasurer, Robert Cutshaw; social chairman, Margaret Helser and Dick Shasbergcr. On Friday, April 23, another party was held with the January class as guests. A treasure hunt, dancing and ping pong were enjoyed. Fridav, Se])tember 22. the first half juniors met in the auditorium and, retaining Mr. Hughes as coun- cilor, tliey chose Margaret Helser president; George Odell as vice-president ; Iris Searer, secretary ; Robert Cutshaw, treasurer; and Dick Abel and Dorothy Donavan social chairmen. An infcn-mal gathering was held in the gym, Februarv ' 2. Second semester officers were as follows: President, Margaret Helser; vice-president, Richard Shas- bergcr; secretary. Iris Searer; treasurer, Robert Cutshaw; social chairmen, Jeanne Hayden and Kenneth Jackson. During the last year the following officers were elected: President, George Odell; vice-president, Rich- ard Shasbergcr; secretary, Dorothy Donavan; treasurer, Robert Cutshaw; social chairmen, Martha Sears and Bud Sheehan. Again we joined with the January class and chose a stafi ' to edit our Animal. The second semester, on February 1, the last election was held, resulting as follows: President, re- elected, George Odell; vice-president. Robert Heuman ; secretary, re-elected Dorothy Donavan; treasurer, Betty Ferro; social chairmen, Margaret Helser and Don Kijika. The last class party was held March 9. in the gym, with the January class. Main features of the senior year were the class play, The Meanest Man in the World , given May 10. Senior Day, May 23, and the Senior Banquet, May 28, Baccalaurate, May 26; and Commencement, May 29. To our sponscn-. Mr. Hughes, who has worked faithfully with us for four years, we wish to acknowledge our appreciation. Although many other tasks demanded much of his time, he never neglected bis duties as our sponsor. He was always cheerful, helpful, and willing to cooperate with us in all of our acitvities. To him. we owe much of our success as a class. Motto — We iiave the foundation: now on to success. Flowers — Sweet peas and roses. Colors — Peach, reen and gold. Piii e i ' iii«