Fillmore High School - Echoes Yearbook (Fillmore, IN)

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e10' 440 -.4 :T '- sf Q 4 v l - 1 , 9 37 -Q T3 f Illl D IIID I. A In the fall of l9LL, a group of twenty-one little urowdies' started on a journey which would akp four years to com- plete. The members of the group were Robert Akins, Noble Bowen, Wanda Buis, Betty Cash, Wanda Eastham, Richard Girton, Norma Gorham, Robert Henderson, Robert Hicks, Phyllis Huber, Robert Jones, Marion Miller, Evelyn Newman, Mary Jane Nichols, Doyle Pickett, Bob Robinson, Robert Ruark, Dorothy Stoner, Ronald Tharp, Wayne Tincher, and James Underwood. Late September brought forth the battle to see who would hold the official positions in the class. With Mr. Smith as the arbitrator, the results were as follows: President-Ronald Tharp, Vice President-Betty Cash, Secretary-Nonma Jean Gorham, Treasurer-Wanda Buis, and Reporter-Phyllis Ann Huber. On September 21, The Sophomores decided that the WFreshiesn seemed to be minus all knowledge of correct behavior, therefore, the former proceeded to punish the ngreeniesn for the error of their ways. At the same time, they established the class as full-fledged members of Fillmore High School. The freshmen were quite elated over the fact that two members of their class were elected as high school yell leaders. The two girls who brought this honor to the group were Norma Jean Gorham and Wanda Eastham. Outstanding art ability was displayed by Ronald Tharp, another member of the class. He displayed at the Marion and Floyd Township Farmers' Institute a pencil drawing which took first place, a charcoal drawing which won second, and a pastel drawing which took third. Betty Cash, also, reflected great credit upon the class by her outstanding L-H work. Betty placed first with her exhibit of a red and white seersucker dress at the Putnam County Fair. The dress was entered in the State Fair and won second prize there. The two freshmen elected to positions on the Junior Red Cross Council were Norma Jean Gorham and Doyle Pickett. Those who plugged for good old Fillmore High on the softball team were Richard Girton, Marion Miller, and Bob Robin- son. The freshmen on the basketball teams were Noble Bowen, Richard Girton, Robert Hicks, Marion Miller, Doyle Pickett Bob Robinson, Robert Ruark, and Ronald Tharp. Teachers who aided the class through their first year were Miss Joseph, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Johnson, Miss Meredith, Mr. Pruitt, Mr. Smith, Miss Tharp, and Miss Thomas. When school convened once again on August 30, l9h5, the class found that two members were missing. The two were Robert Akins who had entered school at Martinsville and Robert Hicks who entered Shortridge High School at Indiana- polis. However, two members were gained, William Irving and Oscar Irving came from Greencastle High School. With the aid of the sponsors, Mr. Pruitt and Miss Thomas, the sophomores elected the following to lead the class: President-Doyle Pickett, Vice President-Bob Robinson, Secretary-Ronald Tharp, Treasurer-Noble Bowen, and Reporter-Norma Jean Gorham. In the latter part of September, this group of former 'greenies,' now very much settled down as established members of high school, conducted the traditional Fresh an Initiation which all enjoyed except, perhaps, the fresh en. During the last part of October the class ordered their class rings. However, much to the disgust of all, the rings didn't arrive until they were Juniors. It was a happy day when Ronald Tharp was elected as one of the yell leaders for that year. Honor came again to the members of the class who were studying first-year algebra. Of the thirty-eight Indiana High Schools with eight month terms that took the Purdue first-year algebra semester examination, Fillmore's algebra class ranked first. Of the seventy-one schools with tenms ranging from eight to ten months that took the exam, Fillmore placed third. The members of this class were Noble Bowen, Wanda Buis, Betty Cash, Wanda Eastham, Norms Gorham, Phyllis Huber, Evelyn Ne man, Mary Jane Nichols, Doyle Pickett, Bob Robinson, Dorothy Stoner, and Ronald Tharp. The class, also, took honors in the Putnam County Algebra Contest. Fillmore, represented by Evelyn Newman and Phyllis Huber, placed first as a team and tied for second place as individuals. The sophomores who played on the softball team were Dick Girton, Marion Miller and Bob Robinson. The boys who represented the class on the basketball team were Noble Bowen, Dick Girton, Doyle Pickett and Bob Robinson. January 29 found the sophomores having their annual class party. The evening was spent in playing cards and dancing. The nhi-lite' of the evening, however, was an exciting treasure hunt conducted with flash lights. During the latter part of the year the class roll was further bolstered by the entrance of Gladys Riddell from Bain- bridge High School and Jack Anderson from Tech High School, Indianapolis. The class members were happy to welcome these two into their midst. Miss Joseph, Mrs. Chitwood, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Pruitt, Mrs. Quick, Mr. Smith and Miss Thomas were the teachers during the year. Time flew on and the class found themselves as established upperclassmen. They were now classified as Jolly Juniors.n After roll was taken, it was found that one member, Oscar Irving, had withdrawn from school and moved to Illinois. However, two members were added to the class. All were happy to welcome Doris Priest, who returned to Fillmore fro Tech High School, Indianapolis, and Wanda June Buis who came from Greencastle High School. The class officers elected were President-Nonma Gorham, Vice President-Betty Cash, Secretary-Ronald Tharp, Treasurer-Phyllis Ann Huber, and Reporter-Doyle Pickett. September 27 will be a long remembered day as on that day the long-awaited class rings arrived. Everyone, including the seniors, agreed that they were the prettiest class rings yet seen. The class membership was further reduced during the first part of the year by the moving of Gladys Riddell to New Winchester and the withdrawing of Bob Robinson to be married. After many weeks of work the class play, 'Grandad Steps Out,N was presented before a large crowd in the auditorium on December 10. The director was Mr. Paul Pruitt, and the costume supervisor was Miss Dorothy Thomas. Ronald Tharp, class secretary, was again elected yell leader for the year. During the early part of December another classmate, Doris Priest, withdrew to become Mrs. Stanley Scobee. The class--realizing that they were going to need money for many activities during the last two school years--sold potato chips, cokes, popcorn, Christmas cards and wrapping paper, and nbeanies' in school colors. Also, they sponsored a New Year's Hop which was quite successful. H 'I X'

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avn 'Wie S4 E 5.0 , u' v 1 QA.-,tw History-Continued On Tuesday, March L, the juniors and seniors took the customary trip to Indianapolis to see the Indiana State Legis- lature in action. The group was introduced to the Senate by Senator O. Bruce Lane of Bainbridge. Wednesday, March 12, the class elected the nComrsde' staff for 19h7-19L8: Editor-Doyle Pickett, Associate Editor- Wanda Eastham, Business Manager-Mary Jane Nichols, Editorial Writers-Wanda June Buis and Phyllis Huber, Advertising- Norma Gorham, Athletics-Bob Jones, Art Editors-Ronald Tharp and Dorothy Stoner, Exchange Editor-Betty Cash, Reporters- Evelyn Newman and Noble Bowen, Feature Editor-Wanda Collene Buis, Circulation Managers-Marion Miller and Bill Irving, Memeograph Operators-Bob Henderson, Dick Girton, Wayne Tincher, and Jack Anderson. The junior class party was given on Washington's birthday and decorations were appropriate to the occasion. Cards, bingo, and dancing made the evening a happy one. . The Fillmore beginning typing team composed of Mary Jane Nichols and Wanda June Buis-both juniors--won first place as a team in the Putnam County Contest. As individuals, Wanda June placed second and Mary Jane, third. Members of the class on the softball team were Dick Girton, Noble Bowen, and Marion Miller. The same boys were on the basketball team. During the last of April, a bus was chartered by the class for the junior-senior three-day trip to Chicago. They were accompanied by Miss Joseph, principal, and Miss Thomas, class sponsor. No one returned with a broken neck due to skyscraper gazing-and all did return! More determined than ever was their chant for the next year, nOn to Washington, D. C.l' The class felt very indebted that year to their sponsors, Mr. Pruitt and Miss Thomas, for their helpful and constant aid. They were also indebted to Miss Joseph, Mr. Johnson, Miss Ferris, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Smith. Seventeen Seniors entered the halls of learning for their fourth and final year. Wanda June Buis returned to Green- castle High School for her final year and William Irving entered Reelsville High School. Those who started on the final lap of their journey were Jack Anderson, Noble Bowen, Wanda Collene Buis, Betty Cash, Wanda Eastham, Dick Girton, Nonma Gorham, Bob Henderson, Phyllis Huber, Bob Jones, Marion Miller, Evelyn Ne man, Mary Jane Nichols, Doyle Pickett, Dorothy Stoner, Ronald Tharp, and Wayne Tincher. Wanda C. Buis and Ronald Tharp were elected as two of the high school yell leaders, Ronald's third year. The seniors, in cooperation with the juniors, sponsored a highly successful Halloween Carnival. The positions of class leadership this year were President-Ronald Tharp, Vice President-Marion Miller, Secretary- Phyllis Ann Huber, and Treasurer-Noble Bowen. On October 27 the class decided to sell magazines for the Curtis Publishing Company. Their goal for the subscrip- tion drive was set at 8600. They were detenmined to go over the top, this they did with a total of S603.60. Certificates of Salesmanship achievement were awarded to those members who sold thirty dollars and over in subscrip- tions. The certificates were awarded to Wanda C. Buis, Wanda Eastham, Dick Girton, Norma Gorhan, Phyllis Ann Huber, Bob Jones, Mary Jane Nichols, Doyle Pickett, Dorothy Stoner, and Ronald Tharp.' On October 7 their contribution to the WRogues Galleryn was started. Porter's Studio of Indianapolis took individual pictures of the class. , On October 9, Miss Joseph took the senior government class to the trial of Floyd Hem er. Since the class had studied courtroom and trial procedure it proved very interesting as well as educational. A three act operetta, 'Hulda of Holland,n was presented by the high school music department under the direction of Mrs. Joe Davidson on November 20. The seniors in the cast were Noble Bowen, Ronald Tharp, Doyle Pickett, and Wanda Eastham. The senior members of the choruses were Norma Gorham, Wanda Buis, Phyllis Huber, and Dorothy Stoner. During November, the class met and chose Mary Jane Nichols, Dorothy Stoner, Phyllis Huber, and Norma Gorham as candidates for the annual D. A. R. WGood Citizenship Contest,' Of these girll, the faculty selected Nonma as the Fillmore representative. Nonma's essay placed second in the county contest. On Monday, March 1, l9L8, Dorothy Stoner decided she would resign from the senior class and change her name tc Hensen. She was married to Junior Hensen and they moved into an apartment in Indianapolis. The class missed her very much. The seniors were sponsors of a box supper on Friday night, March 19. A good crowd was present and many were quite surprised when their dinner companion was disclosed. March 8, the seniors and faculty received from the juniors an invitation to go to the Terre Haute House, April 17, for a reception. Of course, they had already planned to attend such an affair! The night came, April 17. The juniors, seniors, and faculty-dressed in their very best, girls wearing formals, boys wearing business suits-very happily journeyed to Terre Haute. The evening was enjoyed by all. The seniors worked very hard with the help of Miss Joseph and gave their class play in April. A large crowd was on hand to pronounce judgement. Every one agreed that it was a great success. Finally came the closing weeks of school and with it the closing activities of the senior class. The seniors could have been seen walking around the school in a very dignified manner and it almost seemed that this was their last day! The baccalaureate service was held on Sunday, April 25, at the Fillmore Christian Church with the Reverend James I, Shockley, pastor of the Christian Church delivering the address. All seniors were present to get their last minute advice. The following Thursday night, April 29, Judge Robert Stewart, of Clay Circuit Court, delivered the commencement address, at the Methodist Church. The graduating class was quite dignified in blue caps and gowns. Judge Stewart gave them some very sound advice to follow through the years to come. A sign of relief could be seen on faces as their diplomas were received. With these diplomas, they were ready to say good-bye to F. H. S. Then the big event for which they had been waiting arrived-their trip to Washington. They started early on Monday morning, May 3, and returned Saturday night, May 8. Probably 'all were a little tired but none were sorry for a minute that they had gone. They saw many interesting sights too numerous to mention. Several of the teachers went along to help keep them in the right bus and hotel. All agreed that Washington was a big place for such s all people. Each one is on his own road now. He doesn't have the others to lean on. A wish from everyone, 'May they prosper greatly and have many happy days through future years.' The End al .. X-