Fairmount High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Fairmount, IN)

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Class Wills I, Bobbie Boze. of a frequently sound mind, clo hereby declare and will Mr. DuBois the ple-asure and privilege of staying home on all school days. I, Louise Bruner, will my place as secretary of the class for two years to anyone who thinks he can take it for that long. I. Don Cromer. will to Rock Blair and Don Garner my place on the baseball team and hope they do a good job. I. Jim Ellingwood. will my position as end on the football team to Joe Blake and I hope he hits them harder than I did. I. Maxine Floyd, will my long ride on the bus to anyone who thinks he can stand it. I, Richard Gosnell, will my seat in govern- ment to any poor sucker who likes govern- ment. I. Dick Grindle. will my ability to have one wreck every four months. three times in one year to anyone who can afford it! I can't. I. Janet Hollenbeck, will nothing but leave in search of a young handsome bachelor with a nice convertible. I. Marilyn Harvey, will my ability to change schools to anyone who thinks he wants to. I, Esther Holloway. will my ability to get out of school after four years to Donna Kind. who hasn't been able to succeed. I. Judy Kesler, do hereby will my nickname Hippsie to D.D. and Luigie. and I'm glad to get rid of it. I, Shirley Kesler. leave no will but plan to marry Vernon after three years of waiting. I, Bernie Lehman. will my senior cords to Jim Draper. but not my ability to flub up' on the basketball court. I. Sarah Powell. will the nickname 'iRed to someone that really qualifies for it. I. Henry Prine. will my ability to do better in track than I have done in the last four years to Jerry Blake. I, Lee Persinger, will my seat in advanced al- gebra to anyone crazy enough to want it. I. Valarie Pace. will my ability to be foot loose and fancy free of the boys to all boy-crazy girls. I. Wink Payne. will my ability to stay in at night and my good grades in math to Buss Wil- liams. I. Bob Rogers. will my government book to Larry Behr, who. I hope. can learn more out of it than I did. I, Jim Reynolds. will my ability to be a big league pitcher to Jim Mitcrhener. I. Lois Smith. will to Mr. Monahan the right to throw any student out of bookkeeping that has make up work to do. I. Phillip Sheets. leave the good times I have had at Fairmount High School to my brothers Bob and Jim. I. Lloyd Shinholt, will my car keys and in- surance to Mary Agnes Partridge. I. Richard Stinger. will my ability to keep out of trouble to Harold Hearn. I. Uva Hollenbeck. will my Typing 2 class to Loretta Price and hope she doesn't waste as much paper as I did. I, Charles Peach. being a democrat will Eisen- hower my ability to be president of the dance club. I, Annette Davidson. will my ability to laugh anytime to anyone who is a sourpuss. I. James Wallace. being of sound body. will my ability to stay our of trouble to my brothers. Lewis and Charles. I, Jerry Lewis, do hereby will my ability to keep out of trouble to Junior Dunham. I. Janet Blair, will my position as President of Booster Club to Linda Roth. Good luck Linda. you'll need it. I. Margaret Stewart, with many happy mem- ories of my years in dear old F.H.S. will my 12 years of perfect attendance record to Bob Hayes. I. Paul Thurston, will my ability to have a good car while in school to Audry Wright. I, Florence VanOsdol will my height to Jayne Ann Elliott, who can certainly use it. I. Charles Weblb, being of unnatural mind. will Iny unusual driving ability to Richard Broyles. I. Louise Wright, will my skating ability to John Miller. I. Carol Sue Dye, will .my luck to always be in charge of the foods committee to anyone who is lucky enough to get the job. I, Dale Titus. will my ability to work nights and stay awake in government to Buck Behr. I. Gloria Marlene Earnest. will my ability to play an accordion to my brother, Martin Leon. I. Janice Stroup, will my will to will to any willing junior. I. Phyllis Shaver. will my seat in government class Cin front of Mr. DuBois' desk? to John Lem- :ng- I, Bill Payne. will my fabulous crew cut to Marvin Smalley. I. Margaret Webster, will my three years of cheerleading to Mary Lynn Beck. I, Wanda Carr. will my 4th period Typing class to anyone who has better nerves than I do. I, Kay Ann Smith, will my mid-winter tan to anyone who is lucky enough to get to go to Florida during school. I. Irvin Polk, will my student manager job to anyone who thinks he would like it as much as I did! I, Charles Dumpert. with sound mind and soul. hereby will my good time in basketball and foot- ball to Jack Dunn. I, Lola Small. will John Leming the rest of my pink litmus paper for his future chemical exploits. I. William Spaulding, do hereby will my gov- ernment text to anyone who thinks he will make straight A's in that class. I. Paul Tolbert. will my ability to get along with the teachers to Larry Gibson. I, Dick Jones, will Buss Williams my math book in hopes that it will get him better grades. I. Jill Corn, will my man-hating attitude to Mary Lynn Beck. I, Don Spahr. will my long talks with Mr. Du- Bois to anyone who likes to get out of class as well as I did. I. Junior Pratt. would like to will some ad- vice to the boys that are planning on buying a car: Donit buy a 36 Plymouth, all you will have is trouble. I. Phillip Compton, will my nickname 'Tender Bender' to John Leming. I. Fred Parrill. being of a questionable state of mind after a year of conducting class meetings, will the senior gavel to next year's senior presi- dent. Compliments of Fairmount Motor Sales-Your Friendly Dodge and Plymouth Direct Factory Dealer Egbert M. Hood-

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Senior Class History In September. 1949 our Freshman year. the class enrollment swelled to 72 with additions from the country schools. Officers elected at the first meeting on September 9, 1949, were Paul Thurs- ton. presidentg Tom Pulley. vice-presidentg Bob Cline. secretaryg Jim Ellingwood, treasurerg Fred Parrill. historiang Louise Bruner and Dewayne Payne. social chairmen. After being initiated by the seniors, we felt that we finally belonged to F. H. S., though I must say being initiated is the hard way to get to belong. Later in the fall we chose Lora Nell Smith as our Carnival Queen candidate. The class held two skating parties. which provided fun for all and profit for us. A chile supper held in January started off our sec- ond semester as 'high school students on the right foot. After a summer spent in varied pastimes the class of '53 returned as sophomores. The first busi- ness of the year was the election of officers. who were Jim Ellingwood, president, Tom Pulley, vice- president: Lola Small. treasurer: Louise Bruner. secretary: Jill Corn and Dick Grindle, social chairmen: Fred Parrill. historian. The first activity of the year was the Fall Festival. The class elected Jim Ellingwood and Wanda Carr as its candidates for king and queen honors. When the student coun- cil was reactivated we chose as our representatives Phyllis Shaver and Bill Payne. The high-light of the year was the arrival of our beautiful maroon and white sweaters in November. During the next few months the class held one regular party and two skating parties. TO close our sophomore year we held an autograph dance in conjunction with the distribution of the Black and Golds. This dance became an annual affair which has always met with success. .September 1951 saw us as juniorsg boy did we feel proud. But we never had a chance to get con- cieted. The seniors were always around to put us in our places. The officers for our next-to-the last year in F.H.S. were Bill Payne. presidentg Paul Thurston, vice-presidentg Louise Bruner, sec- retary: Jim Ellingwood. treasurerg Lola Small and Dick Grindle, social chairmeng Fred Parrill his- torian. Kay Ann Smith and Bernie Joe Lehman were our representatives on the Student Council. At a special meeting shortly after school started. we transacted the annual junior business. We Ordered our class rings. They arrived in plenty of time for Christmas and were really beautiful. We held two skating parties. which were very successful both from the entertainment stand- point and the financial standpoint. We chose as our junior play Men Are Like Streetcarsi' It was a comedy which everyone enjoyed presenting. Our Candidates at the Fall Festival were Louise Wright and Veinon Harrell. In the spring we gave the seniors their annual prom in the gymnasium. The theme was It happens Every Spring and every- one present enjoyed himself greatly. Dancing was to the music of Emil Moss and his orchestra and refreshments were served by girls from the class. Again. as last year, our final activity was the Autograph Dance, which was attended by a good crowd. When we finally made it. most of us didn't quite know how to act. Seniors at last. It took a little getting used to, but we made it in fine shape. It seemed funny for awhile. not having any older kids than us in school. but it was really a good feeling. Officers elected at our first meet- ing after the summer vacation were Fred Parrill. presidentg Bill Payne, vice-presidentg Louise Brun- er. secretary: Lola Small, treasurer: Judy Kesler and Dick Grindle. social chairmen. The student council representatives this year were Kay Ann Smith, Bernie Joe Lehman. and Phil Compton. Bernie was chosen by the council as its president. The class nominated Louise Bruner as its Fall Festival candidate. Our first real business of the year was initiating the freshmen. which we did with gusto. The event took place in the gym, be- cause the auditorium was closed for repairs. A bake sale and a New Year's Eve dance were first semester projects, which occupied some of our time. Selling magazines netted the class treasLu'y some much-needed money and provided a free turkey supper for all. Lola Smith was chosen to represent Fairmount in the county D.A.R. Good Citizen contest. We chose navy blue gowns and white tassles for our graduation garb. Our senior play was 'Seventeenth Summer, a production which we all enjoyed greatly. Climaxing our high school careers were the Baccalaureate Services and Commencement rites. These occurred on Sunday. May 17, and Monday. May 18, respectively. Somewhat dejected by such an exciting and abrupt end to our high school days we were. nevertheless. eager for the next three days to pass so that We could begin our long anticipated Eastern trip to Washington, D. C., and New York City. Starting on May 21 and returning May 26. we experienced five of the most glorious days of our lives. And so. the class of 1953 re- turned to their homes exhausted in mind and body. with all bonds with Fairmount -High School se- vered except the bonds of friendship and happy memories- Sponsored By The Fairmount News-Your Home Town Paper

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Janet Blair Bobbie Boze Louise Bruner Wanda Carr Phil Compton Jill Corn Don Cromer Annette Davison Charles Dumpert Carol Sue Dye Marlene Earnest Maxine Floyd Richard Gosnell Marilyn Harvey Janet Hollenbeck Uva Hollenbeck Esther Holloway Dick Jones Judy Kesler Shirley Kesler Dick Grindle Jim Ellingwood Bernie Lehman Jerry Lewis Valarie Pace Fred Parrill Dewayne Payne Bill Payne Charles Peach Irvin Polk Charles Persinger Sara Powell Harold Pratt Henry Prine Jim Reynolds Bob Rogers Phyllis Shaver Phillip Sheets Lloyd Shinholt Lola Small Kay Ann Smith Lois Smith Don Spahr Bill Spaulding Margaret Stewart Richard Stinger Janice Stroup Dale Titus Paul Thurston Paul Tolbert Florence VanOsdel Jim Wallace Charles Webb Margaret Webster Louise Wright Senior Class Prophecy Occupation '53 Typing annual copy Painting cords Going steady Riding in a new car Driving a pickup Bossing things Playing basketball Working at Rexall Taking off shoes in class Talking Playing accordion Running errands Talking in class Looking nice Acting Talking about boys Directing Y-Teens Skipping class Singing solos Reading funny books Working at Twoson Dating girls Delivering peat moss Working Cutting hair Editing Breeze Staying out late Writing sports stories Dancing Working at Stewarts Operating movie projector Trying not to be a red head Selling ads Running track Pitching baseball Sleeping in class Singing Making good grades Working at Delta Playing piano Leading yells Making speeches Driving a Buick Sleeping in Psychology Cracking jokes Practicing Woodcraft Drawing pictures Going to Jonesboro Repairing his Ford Riding a motorcycle Staring into space Playing football Skipping school Talking to Kay Ann and Wanda Writing notes Sponsored By Hoover-Needler Furniture Store Occupation '63 Circus performer Cartoonist An old maid Used car dealer Cattle buyer Supervisor of old ladies' home Towel boy for Lakers Mrs Joe Kelsay Fairmount coach Woman wrestler Music teacher Housewife Square dance caller Dress designer Stage manager Book critic Movie Actress Male nurse Great pantomime artist Salesgirl Driving a hot rod Cowpuncher Instructor at Annapolis Politician Model T. V. News commentator Night watchman Filling fountain pens Hollywood gigolo Owner of furniture company President of 20th Century Fox Most popular red head in Holly- wood pro boxer Drilling wells Shoe-shine boy U. S. Senator Singing White Rain commercials on television President of U- S. President of Delta Concert pianist Phy, Ed. teacher Voice trainer Mowing yards Tobacco auctioneer Coinmedienne Tree trimmer Famous artist Running a taxi service Owner of junk co- Daredevil rider Airline hostess Water' boy for Chicago Bears Professor at Butler University Diet expert Popular novelist-