Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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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«

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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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JOK ACKLKY .loe was an Jictive riu ' inlu ' r ol ' the l)i;uii;i Club ami stM-ved as social diairinaii of his class in his juninr aiui senior years. He participated in ' arsity foot- l)all. basketball and track. JAMKS ada: is .lakie a popular, all around leader in his class. He was a inetuber of the Ki -litinj; Fifty. Hi-V. Drama, Latin, (lice and Math Clubs. He worked on the I ' ennant Weekly heinfr Sports Editor in liis senior year. Besides this, he found time for atli letics. to lie iti the senior class play and received a scliolarship K in his senior year. I.KSTKU HATKS Lester was a mendjer of the orchestra for two years, the Drama Club, on the Sandbur football and interclass basketball teams. DONALD BENNEK Donald is often seen drivinjj a bis car. weariiip: ■•ciilleisiate clothes, and rooting for his school at all the irames. MARY ELI AHETH BOWSER Durinjr her senior year Mary was seldom seen without Curtis. She was a member of Rah Rah Drama, and dirl Reserve Clubs and the Annual Statf. She t iok the commercial course and spent much of her time working in Mr. Organ ' s office. ROBERT BRUSMAN Rob. always with a smile, was a well-liked niem- lier of bis class. He held offices in his class as well as in the Hi-V Club. He has a four-year reci)rd in orchestra. He was in the junior class play and was Advertising Manager for the An- nual. ROBERT PAUL BUSS Robert was a member of the Hi-Y and Glee Clubs and also took part in the opera. The Pirates of Penzance. FRANK CAPPS Frank, a very likable fellow, was interested in athletics, having played football, basketball, and was on the track team. He was sports writer for the Annual and the Weekly. He held offices in his class, and was a member of the Dranui and Art Clubs. GEORGE CHASE The school suffers a loss wlieu C.eorge graduates, as be was an excelleid student. ha ing won the scholarshii) K, in tiis Jinn(U ' and seidor years. W- sides this he found time for extra ork . being vice-president of the IW-Y Club and president of the French Club in his senior year. He was Rusiness Manager of the Annual and as a mem- her of the Drama Clul). both the band and orchestr.i He also won a scholarship K in KRKDKRICK CORNKTET Our music dei)artmeiit will miss Frederick as lu was a ineml)er for three years, his junior year. OT.EARY DOLE We ' ll all remcndier OXeary for bis athletic ability as a football as well as basketball player. He was a member of tlie Fighting F ' ifty. HOWARD EATON H iward was one of our outstanding musicians in hand and orchestra. He was secretary of his class in his junior year; also a member of the Hi V and Drama Clubs. DORLS FETTERLY . nother sweet and likable member of the Rah Rah gang. Doris was always willing to do her share of anything. She was in the band for four years: also a member of the Drama Club and Girl Reserves. She also found time to serve on the Annual Staff. BALLET FOSTER Being in the band for four years took up much of Ballet ' s time, but it was worth the time spent as his medals show. In spite of having a part-time job. he belonged to the Forum and Drama Clubs and worked on the Pennant Annual. RUSSELL GAY Russell will be remembered by his smile. He won honors on the Varsity football team, also as Busi- ness Manager of the Peniumt Weekly in his senior year. JUNE GOLLMER .June has a very good record in her commercial work. We remember her sweet voice which we heard on the senior play program. She also be- longed to the Drama Club. GILBERT GROVE Gilbert was a member of Hi-Y and Glee Clubs. He was also Circulation Manager of the Pennant Weekly. ELBERT L. GROVES Elbert was a superior student and won two schol- arship E ' s. CHARLES HAYS Chuck is of a scientific turn of mind, having «)uce heli)ed Yeoman invent a diving helmet. This Idack-haired bo ' is often seen with a certain hlack-haire(i girl. BERNLPA HEER Bernita spent her time on the commercial course and did excellent work in that department. BIIJ.V HELPTN llilh i well-liked by all who know him. He played interclass basketball in his four years of high school. ROBERT HERROLD Boh was another of our athletes, having phiyed both basketball ;ind football. He was a member of the Fighting Fiftv and Drama Clubs. N ' HiGINIA HIATT Virginia, a very likable and jolly girl, was a member of the F ' rench and Drajna Cluljs, and also belonged to the (drl Reserves. ETHEL HLPT The smallest member of the class but always leady to talk. She was a Girl Reserve and be- longed to the Drama Club. RAYMOND HOLMES, JR . Ray was our class president in his seidor year. He was in the Fighting Fifty and Hi-V Chihs. Much interested in dramatics, he was a member of that club and had a part in the junior and senior plays as well as the Annual skit. JEANNE HOLLOWAY Jeanne was a meml)er of the French. Drama and ( .lee Clubs. She will be remembered for her ap- pearance on several musical programs. VERA KLINGLER Vera, a girl with a sweet disposition, was one of the silent members of our class. She was an active member of the band for four years. GRACE E. KNOWLES Grace Ciime her from Bristol to graduate with us. She was vice-president of the Drama Club in her senior year and also had a part in the senior play. GENEVIEVE KRIDER Genevieve graduated in January and did not take part in many of the class affairs but her class- mates wish her luck in whatever she does. BETTY LOSSEE Betty played in the band and was a Girl Reserve. She was noted for her wit and cleverness. BEATRICE ANN McDANIEL Betty did the talking for our class. We will long remember her as an excellent debater. She was a mendier of the Drama and French Clubs and be- longed to the (iirl Reserves. She served on the Annual and Weekly Staffs and took part in the senior play. Rl ' TH MANES Wc left it to Ruth to make is laugh with her clever antics and speeches. She held offices in her class, was a Girl Reserve and belonged to the Drama Club. C4s the Door of School Life Closes, We Look 7 fe f ' C rar e Ten