Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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a IZER unaa SENIOR HISTORY We entered high school back in '33. We were a brilliant class of budding geniuses. Even as Freshmen we proved our superintelligence by never going up the down stairway, running down halls, or being late to classes. However, there wasn't much for a Freshman to do in those days-no chorus or clubs and not much of a gymnasium. Our pleasantest memory is that of running all over town catching butter- flies for an insect collection. Yes, the first year was uneventful and we were not sorry to be- come Sophomores. As Sophomores, we became organized and prepared to run the school. Teachers and upperclassmen refused to recognize our leader- ship ability though, so we settled back and quietly started to build up a reputation on our own merits. Our junior year was marked by our real debut in school activities. As Juniors, we de- bated, we worked on the Annual staff, we took part in the Dramatic Club play, we acted as librarians, we served as monitors, and our boys played on the varsity in both football and bas- ketball. The school had at last realized our great and wide-spread talents. Then we became Seniors. Our supremacy was finally established. The school authorities must have recognized our athletic ability for they built a new gymnasium. Our dramatics were unexcelled. Our class parties were better and more frequent than those of any previous class. In fact, our class has become almost perfect. But all good things must come to an end, so we graduate. However, we are sure that whatever success our members make in this world, a great part is due to Elwood High School. A great line, Senior, that's what they all say, murmurs each underclassman as he vows to make his class the best. Fifteen

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SENIOR WEEK I think Senior week is one week that will be remembered by all the Seniors during the coming years. I like to see the students wearing their caps and gowns. Since I have been a Freshman, I have dreamed of wearing a cap and gown, which to me are symbolic of knowledge. During Senior week there are many activities in which to participate. There are treasure hunts, wiener roasts, breakfasts, and many other activities. Reception night is a very exciting night, especially for the girls. How exciting it is to put on a new, long evening gown! I imagine the boys are excited, too, but will not admit it. There is a sermon given at a church for the graduating students. This sermon gives the graduate a very serious feeling. It is very impressive to see the students in their caps and gowns march down the aisle to their seats. The last week is also sad for some of the students. I have seen many with tears in their eyes as they left the school forever. They were thinking of the good times they had had. The school and its routine had become a part of them. Our school days are our happiest days. Most of us do not realize this, but it is true. -Senior Girl WHAT A DIPLOMA MEANS TO ME A high school diploma means a great deal to me. I intend to go away to a college or university, and a high school diploma is required. However, this diploma means more to me than merely an aid in entering a university. It represents the good times I have had during my high school career. It also represents the studying I have done, and it recalls the various school activities in which I have taken an active part. In time to come this diploma will bring back fond memories. If for some reason it is impossible for me to attend a college or university, I shall expect to find some kind of employment. The chances to find work are much better for a person who can show a high school diploma. Numerous concerns will not hire a young man or young woman who has not completed the required high school work. I am looking forward to receiving my diploma, and I shall treasure it as one of my greatest possessions. -Anollaer Senior Fourteen .

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SENIORS - MID-YEAR CLASS MADONNA FOUTS Commercial To know her iJ to like her. BETTY DUNN Commercial Har a quiet gayely and a .fllrlendid .rrhool Jpirit. MARTHA RUTH BAMBROUGH Commercial She ix not a flowery Jhe if not a pearly hui Jhe ir an all around noble girl, MARTHA HEATH Commercial She ir af .rlighl and delicate af a dry point elehing. MARY COOLEY Commercial Her air, her rnannerx, all who Jaw admired. CHARLES COBURN College Entrance Tall, dark, and handfome. Sixteen MARTHA LAUDEMAN College Entrance You ran depend on her. PARKE MOORE Industrial Arts Zealouf, ye! rnodefl. ROSANNE EVANS A Commercial If loadr of fun and a good fporl. ROSALIND KLUMPP College Entrance Her executive ability if rontradicted hy her merri- rnent and laughter. MARTHA JANE KRATZ Home Economics School: are all right, but lhif idea of Jludy- PHYLLIS HENDERSON Commercial Her rheerful difpo.rilion ha: made many friend: for her.