Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Stanley B. Gaston ............. “Gas” Stanley is one of those characters “that happens in the best regulated families ” for schools. We don’t believe the school could do without him. French Club ’23, ’24. Anna Brady Anna does more thinkin’ than talkin’, but all her time isn’t taken up in thinkin’, either, because she is just “oodles” of fun. And hasn’t she the nicest blush? Orchestra ’22, ’23, ’24; Hockey ’25; Yelling Yodlers. Clifford David Evans .“Cliff” “Cliff” made the bassoon famous at Emerson; it may be interesting to note, too, that his voice is in the same register of his horn. Concert Band; Orchestra; Contest Chorus. Helen Lynda Horkavi ............ “Hen” “Hen” has been one of our faithful music memory workers. We’ll bet.that she will be missed “turrifically ” when they choose the Music Memory team next year. We don’t think Helen ever found any use for the combination of words, “I didn’t prepare my lesson.” F.mer-Sun Staff ’26; Music Memory Team; Declamatory Contest; Lake County Contest; Class Play ’24. Floyd Long .“Fat” Floyd is the original “Ceresota” with each bag of flour from Rochester. He also believes in “tooting his own horn” on first chair clarinet in the orchestra. Emer-Sun Staff ’26; Emerson Concert Band; Orchestra. Martha Greenberg .“Marty” Martha is one of the old stand-bys and Emerson will be sorry to have to lose her. As yet she hasn’t joined the rest of us, but still retains her long tresses. Basketball ’26; Yelling Yodlers; Spanish Club. Pagf 24

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Lucille Scofield .. “Scofey” Lucille’s the girl who organized and led the F. A. B. Besides that she seems to be interested in athletics, red-heads, Flints, rings, etc. Now her interests have simmered down to one and he doesn’t go to school, but he’s from one of the suburbs. Building and Grounds Committee; Eligibility Committee; Hockey ’22, ’23, ’24; Basketball ’23, ’24, ’26. John Stentz . . John, although he joined ( that he has been with us. ur class quite late has made quite a reputation during the ti Junior Play ’25; Concert Band ’26; Annual Board ’26. Jane Lally .. “Happy” “Happy” certainly is one of the happiest members of our class. You seldom see her without the winning smile that has made us all like and admire her. She has “booful” auburn hair too. Chemistry Club; Yelling Yodlers; Auditorium League. Harrison Reyher .. • ' • “Harry” Harrison is one of the school’s radio experts. He also is one of our noted Charleston artists. He is very popular with the “weaker sex”, and is an important part of the famed “Hi-Y” trio. Class Plays ’24, ’2J, ’26; Annual Board ’26; Social Committee ’23, ’26; Class Football ’25; Spice and Variety ’24, ’23. Lillian Warner . . This is the young lady whose popularity is not limited to Gary, but mercial Club. r r t „ ... Michigan City do. Yelling Yodlers; Spice and Variety; French Club; Com- “ Lyl ” Lawrence Ward. • • • • Lorry came into our hall of fame by virtue of his swimming ability. He has the honor of being one of the few seniors who is a captain, being captain of the swimming team. Class Swimming Team Captain ’26; Classical Club; Varsity Swimming Team ’23, ’24, ’23, ’26; Band. Page 23

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Margaret Jeanette Bjur . Peggy “Peggy” boards the “ding-dong” every morning and comes all the way from Miller to attend our citadel of learning. She never seems to miss a basket and is quite a singer too. Margaret has a sweet and cheery disposition and is quite a friend to all. Chorus; Spice and Variety. Victor Dauer ............ “A No wonder Hammond fell so far behind Gary since 1913, look what left it and came here! Class Basketball ’24, ’25, ’26; Spice and Variety ’25; Class Football ’25; Class Baseball ’24, ’25; Swimming Team ’26; Sophomore Play. Margaret Vanja Benson . “Marg’ “Marg” looks real quiet, but you should come around to gym. She’s just loads of fun, too. Marg hasn’t decided what she will do after she gets out in the world, but we know she’ll be successful in whatever she does. Froebel Declamatory Contest ’25; Chorus. William Kalinowsky ..“Bill” “Bill” has made a good record in Mechanical Drawing and he has been asked by G. E. Wulfing to draw the plans for the central gymnasium on Seventh and Massachusetts. Ada Verniece Ellis Ada hasn’t been with us very long, but her sweet smile has won her many life-long friends. No es verdad? She wears the prettiest ring too. Yelling Yodlers. Charles Isenberg .“Chuck” “Chuck” divides his time between driving his car, tending to the store, and courtin’ young ladies. Class Play ’24; Spanish Club; French Club. Page 25