Flora High School - Florian Yearbook (Flora, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1949 volume:

C«Oe0006C OGCCOCOCOOeCCCOCCOOCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCCCCCCCCCC SCCOCC FLORA HIGH SCHOOL T H E 1 • • • L O R 1 A N • • • • • • • Published bff the Senior (31 99 M orrroe Towr hip School 1 9 4 9 FLORA 1 M D 1 A M A THE class of 1949, wish to dedicate our yearbook to you. Miss Ruth Stanton, in grateful appreciation for all the helpful guidance, patience, understanding, and great assistance which you have given us and those before us in your nine years at Flora High School. MISS RUTH STANTON MR. GEORGE WEBSTER. B.M.. M. A. Central Y.M.C.A. Col. of Chicago Ball State Teachers College Harmony, Music, Band MRS. RUTH MURPHY, A. B. DePauw University English, Physical Education MR- CARL McCAIN, B.F. Biltmore Forestry School Franklin College, Indiana University, Purdue University Mathematics, Shop, Physics MR. JOE RISINGER. B.S. Ball State Teachers College Coach, Drivers' Ed., History Physical Education MRS. MAE McCORKLE Chicago University Indiana University Office Clerk MR. HOMER CAUGHELL. B.S. Danville College Social Studies, Phy. Education MISS LOIS METZGER, A.B. Manchester College Commerce MR. HAROLD H. THOMPSON. B.S. Purdue University Vocational Agriculture, Science MRS. EFFIE DOUGLAS, A. B. Manchester College Latin, English, Dramatics, Math. MRS. ELEANOR MILNER. B.S Purdue University Home Economics, Biology I IRST r.ow: T. Allan, T. Gibson, F. Schnepf, L. Smith, P. Bishop Spitl.r, I . .1 nelson, .1. McCracken Third Row: J. Wiles, h. Bur t f.c'Ond l ow: A. Rods ers, M. Zcek, B. Bewley, J. shengley, .1. s, W. Jones. C. Voorhecs, 1). Clingcnf eel, A. Teel. yCon ak i Edi tor-in-Chief . Assistant Editor Literary Editor • Assistant Literary Editor Feature Editor . Assistant Feature Editor Senior Editor • Assistant Senior Editor Assistant Senior Editor Sports Editor • Assistant Sports Editor Photography Editor Assistant Photography Editor Assistant Photography Editor Business Manager Chief Typist................... Assistant Typist Assistant Typist Dick Bishop Lloyd Smith Lorelle Jackson Diana Clingenpeel Joretta Sheagley Louise Burns Joanna Spitler Waneta Jones Carrol Voorhees Jerry McCracken Arnold Teel Fritz Schnepf . Tom Gibson . . Tom Allen . . Bill Bewley Alberta Rodgers Marjorie Zeek , , Jerry Wiles “There is a spark of mischief in his eye TOM ALLEN . . . Band 1-2-3-4 Hi-Y 1-23-4 Class Secretary 1-2 Student Council 3-4 4-11 1-2-34 Basket t all 1-2 11 Florian 4 “The lad teas straight and sturdy grown' BILL BEWLEY . . . Vice-president of Class 4 Student Council 3 Basketball 1-2 School Daze 3-4 “Florian” 4 “So steadfast and earnest in looks! - How deceiving! DICK BISHOP . . . Class President 1-2-3 Student Council 4 Basketball 1-2-4 Hi-Y 1-2-3-4 “ Let Me Out of Here” 3 School Daze 2-3 1 ‘ Florian 4 “Sparkle in her eyes and flush in her cheeks LOUISE BURNS . . . Treasurer of (3ass 2 Sunshine 1-2-3-4 School Daze 3-4 “Let Me Out of Here” 3 1 Florian ’ 4 “A good friend to everyone DIANA CLINGENPEEL . . . Sunshine 1-2-3-4 School Daze 3-4 “Florian” 4 “Let me go where will TOM GIBSON . . . Hi-Y 12-3 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 School Daze 1-2-3-4 “Florian” 4 “A Daughter of the Gods, Divinely Tall LORELLE JACKSON . . . Sunshine 1-2-3-4 School Daze 3-4 Treasurer of class 4 “ Let Me Out of Here” 3 ‘1 Florian ’9 4 “Happy are thou - for thou art a senior WANETA JONES . . . Sunshine 1-2-3-4 School Daze 3-4 Chorus 3 Florian 4 “ It 8 hard to be in love and be wise JERRY McCRACKEN . . . Vice-president of class 1-2 Hi-Y 1-2-34 Basketball 1-2-3-4 “Lot Me Out of Here” 3 Student Council 3 ‘ ‘ Florian9 9 4 “She98 fasti (on the typewriter) 99 ALBERTA COX RODGERS . . . Sunshine 1-2-3-4 School Daze 3-4 Treasurer of class 3 “Let Me Out of Here99 3 “Florian” 4 “He has common sense in a way that's uncommon99 FRITZ SCHNEPF . . . Student Council 1-2 Hi Y 1-2 3 4 “ Let Me Out of Here” Band 12-3 4 4 H 1-2-3 4 ‘ Florian9 9 4 “So calm, so beautiful, so cold99 JORETTA SIIEAGLEY . . . Secretary of class 4 Sunshine 1-2-3-4 Chorus 3 School Daze 2-3-4 “ Florian’9 4 1 A good sport9 9 LLOYD SMITH . . . President of class 4 School Daze 4 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 “Let Me Out of Here” 3 Cerro Gordo Illinois High School Chorus 1-2; Band 1-2 Class Treasurer 2 Latin Club 1-2; “Florian” 4 “One of the music crowd99 JOANNA SPITLER . . . Vice-president of class 3 Sunshine 1 -2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 3 School Daze 3-4 “ I jet Me Out of Here” 3 Student] Council 2-4 4-H 1 -2-3-4; “Florian” 4 “ Why worry - Life's too short99 ARNOLD TEEL . . . Hi-Y 1-2 Florian9 9 4 “0 sleep, it is a gentle thing99 CARROL VOORHEES Student Manager, Basketball 2 Hi-Y 1 “Florian” 4 “To Tic or Not to Be - that i.« the question ’ ’ JERRY WILES . . . Hi-Y 2-3 Basketball 1 ‘ ‘ Let Me Out of Here ’ ’ 3 Secretary of (‘lass 3 California Hart High School 1 Delphi High School 2 School Daze 3-4 Smoke Signal 1 “ Florian ” 4 “So wise, so young, she cannot live long - single’’ MARJORIE ZEEK School Daze 3-4 Sunshine 1-2-3-4 “Let Me Out of Here’ 3 ‘ Florian ’ ’ 4 Senior rtf In the fall of 1945 there were thirty-five Freshmen beginning their high school days. The first few weeks the upperclassmen didn't treat us too well. The sophomores had us carrying our books in a bucket for a week which was very tiresome. The officers for the year were Dick Bishop, president; Jerry McCracken, vice president; Tom Allen, secretary; Philip Wikle, treasurer; and Fritz Schnepf Jr., student council. Miss Metzger was our class sponsor. With one year down and three to go, we were glad our freshmen days were over and on our way being jolly sophomores. There were twenty-six of us. This year we chose our class rings and received them near the end of the school year. For a class party we went to the Deer Creek Conservation Park for a weiner roast. The following officers were elected: Dick Bishop, president; Jerry McCracken, vice president; Tom Allen, secretary; Louise Bums, treasurer and Fritz Schnepf Jr., and Joanna Spitler, student council. Mr. Caughell was our class sponsor. A profitable third year was launched with Dick Bishop, president; Joanna Spitler, vice president; Jerry Wiles, secretary; Alberta Cox, treasurer and Tom Allen, Bill Bewley and Jerry McCracken, student council. Mr. Thomp; son was our class sponsor. Our junior play, a three act farce comedy, Let Me Out of Here was presented November 12, 1948. The cast consisted of Lorelle lcckson, Alberta Cox, Marjorie Zeek, Louise Burns, Joanna Spitler, Lloyd Smith, Dick Bishop, Jerry Wiles, Jerry McCracken and Fritz Schenpf Jr. Miss Stanton directed the play. Our last great accomplishment for the junior year was our preparation for the junior-senior reception. An evening of dining and dancing was provided for the juniors, seniors, school board members and faculty at the Purdue Union Building. At last the golden year came. Eighteen of us now set out to finish our last and most eventful year. Graduation pictures were taken October 6. For our class party we went to Turkey Run. To steer us through our last year we elected Lloyd Smith, president; Bill Bewley, vice president; Joretta Sheagley, secretary; Lorelle Jackson, treasurer and Joanna Spitler, Dick Bishop, Tom Allen and Jerry Wiles, student council. Mr. Thompson was our class sponsor. Behind us we leave these happy memories as a reminder of our achievements. SENIOR CLASS WILL On this day May 6, in the year of our Lord, nineteen-hundred and forty-nine, we, the class of '49 being absolutely sane minds and sound bodies, about to depart from this institution of learning, do hereby bequest to our beloved friends and heirs the following: TO THE FRESHMEN, we leave the chewing gum we have deposited on various seats throughout the building. TO THE SOPHOMORES, our ability to get out of classes, skip school (and get caught). TO THE JUNIORS, our ability to get along in class meetings and to compromise when difficulties arise. I, THOMAS DEAN ALLEN, will my witty remarks to Dick Carter. I, WILLIAM EDWARD BEWLEY, will my interest in Delphi to anyone who can take it away from me. I, DICK NORTON BISHOP, will my buck teeth to Effie Douglas. I, LOUISE ELAINE BURNS, will my flashy red hair and the spring in my walk to Mitchell Sanderson. I, DIANA JEAN CLINGENPEEL, will my pleasing manner and appearance to Nancy Lantz. I, PAUL THOMAS GIBSON, will my smooth way of making excuses to Donnie Cling-enpeel and Louie Mocherman. I, BIRDIE LORELLE JACKSON, will all my sweaters to Jean Nevin. I, WANETA ALICE JONES, will my ability to talk through my nose to Caugh. I, JERRY LEE McCRACKEN, will my facial expressions to Annette Hinkle. I, ALBERTA MAE RODGERS, will my tired and weary ways to Jimmy McCracken. I, FRITZ GEORGE SCHNEPF JR., will my knowledge of Government to the future Govt, class. I, LLOYD HARLAN SMITH, will my long and boney figure to Bill Edmonson. I, JOANNA LOU SP1TLER, will my seemingly quiet ways to Birdie Draper- I, JORETTA LOU SHEAGLEY, will my personal nicknames and ability to break dates to Connie Burton. I, ARNOLD PRICE TEEL, will my girlish giggles to Jack Avery. I, HAROLD HUFFMAN THOMPSON, will my slick ways of receiving notes and my knowledge of hogs to Ruth Murphy. I, CARROL ERNEST VOORHEES, will my knowledge of the opposite sex to Jerry Jordan, (sophomore). I, JERRY WILES, will my straight and poised walk to Paul Shields. I, MARJORIE ELLEN ZEEK, will my matured figure to Eleanor Beam. First Row; I). Isaacs, T. Jenkins, L. Talkington, L. Wiles, S. Shoff, Draper, E. Ream, J, Sharp, P. Shields Second Row: B. Adams, M. Sanderson, .1. Fulton, Mrs. Douglas, 0. Burton, J. Albaugh, D, Carter. JUNIOR CLASS President............................Jack Fulton Vice-President....................Jerry Albaugh Secretary.........................Lois Talkington Treasurer.........................Conrad Burton Coming into the upper class status, we find the juniors racking their brains for a theme for the prom. They started out with only fifteen students. They proved their worth, however, in basketball and band. In basketball, we find Jerry Albaugh, Conrad Burton, and Paul Shields. Those in band are Joan Draper and Bill Adams. As student managers we find Dean Isaacs a nd Mitchell Sanderson. Members of the Student Council are Dick Carter, Joan Draper, and Paul Shields. Mrs. Douglas was chosen as class sponsor. Five boys and five girls in the class presented the play Lady Spitfire” which was very successful. I irkt Row: I). Kilmer, 8. Landis, D. Brubaker, M. McLaughlin, I. Marl v, B. L'sserman, S. Mann, M. Douglas Second Row: Mr. Risinger, B. Wirgard, A. Shope, D. Fife, L. Dyson, M. Schnep , R. All.n, E. Smith Third Row: .1. Fonts, L. Mocherman, ('. Garrison, G. Michael, D. (Tngen; cel. .1, Jordan, .1. Wilson, S. Mills, I). Bewley. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Jerry Jordan . Edward Smith Margie McLaughlin Roberta Allen With one year gone and three years to go we find the sophomores taking over their new activities very well, contributing to basketball, cheer leading and band- In basketball they laid claim to Edward Smith, Gene Michael, Steven Mills, Jerry Jordan, and Don Bewley. Their cheer leaders are Sue Mann, Margie McLaughlin, and Barbara Esserman. Scattered throughout the band we find Sue Landis, Sue Mann, Ann Shope, and Roberta Allen. As members of the Student Council we find Sue Mann and Gene Michael. First Row: M. Butler, B. Nevin, P. Jenkins, D. Sturdivant, J. Calhoun, I). Oyler, C. Wilson, J. Montgomery, ,T. Nevin Second Row: ir. Caughell, B. Garrison, h. Schnieb, K. Burinvortli, A. Hinkle, ,J. Shanks, B. Mann, I). Sink, R. Murphy Third Row: D. McPt heison, I). Day, C. Zeek, B. Edmonson, C. Voorhees, C. Johnson, J. Avery, W. Kelly, K. Porter. FRESHMEN CLASS President......................Annette Hinkle Vice-President.......................Kenneth Porter Secretary.............................Carol Flora Treasurer.....................................Julia Shanks Student Council.......................-Dick Sink The Freshman class started its four year history with twenty-nine in the class. All the freshmen looked forward to initiation day trembling with fear. The girls wore overalls, their hair in pin curls without a scarf, and no make-up, while the boys were altired in girls' short dresses, women's hats, and make-up. Those taking part in band are Carol Flora, Carol Wilson, Jo Cena Calhoun, Joan Montgomery, Julia Shanks, Bill Mann, Dick Sink, Clyde Zeek, Peggy Jenkins, and Walter Kelly. The boys in basketball were Dale Day. Bill Mann, Dick Sink, Clyde Zeek, Bill Edmorson. Walter Kelly, Charles Voorhees, and Dick McPherson. The sponsor of the class was Miss Metzger. jau ccooeooocccosocoocooscocoeoscococcccccoc jccossoogcflosocosooeoccoeoccccM E T I C S“””=° Sitting: D. Isaacs, ('each Risinger, M. Sanderson Standing: Michael, J. Jordan, S. Mills, T. Gilson, D. Day On October 1st, some 25 boys, including 10 veterans, reported to Coach Risinger for their first practice. Faced with a rebuilding job, Coach Risinger successfully developed a team that came through the ranks to win 12 out of 24 games. Even though most teams may have split-up from losing this great percent of its games, this team kept working and con' stantly trying to improve its ability to “play ball. .1. McCiarken, .1. Allimt'h, I). Bishop, C. Button, L. Smith, 0. It is safe to say, that the Badgers of '48-'49 were in the highest of health and good spirit throughout the year. Joe should be congratulated on his fine work this year for bringing this team to its very peak of standards. It isn't a mere hobby to be coach of a basketball team, it's a real job. Joe will back our saying of that. SEASON SCHEDULE “48-49 Nov- 5—Flora 44; Culver 63 Nov. 12—Flora 30; Camden 37 Nov. 19—Flora 37; Rossville 50 Nov. 24—Flora 46; Royal Center 29 Nov. 26—Flora 46; Logansport 58 Dec.3—Flora 34; West Lafayette 52 Dec. 10—Flora 39; Delphi 45 Dec. 14—Flora 46; Rensselaer 53 Dec. 22—Flora 55; Greentown 51 Jan. 7—Flora 41; Attica 57 Jan. 21—Flora 38; Rossville 51 Jan. 25—Flora 36; Delphi 37 Jan. 28—Flora 46; Winamac 41 Feb. 4—Flora 46; Sheridan 42 Feb. 11—Flora 45; Walton 38 Feb. 18; Flora 56; Washington Twp. 47 Lebanon Tourney Dec. 27 Flora 46; Warren Central 49 Flora 42; Noblesville 37 County Tourney Jan- 13-15 Flora 94; Rockfield 7 Flora 42; Carrollton 31 Flora 42; Camden 28 Sectional Tourney Feb. 23-26 Flora 45; Delphi 40 Flora 43; Deer Creek 32 Flora 41; Camden 47 (final) First How: I). Bewley, K. Porter, P. Shields, R. Murphy, D. Day,B. Mann, D. Sink, I). Mc Pherson, C. Zeek Isaacs, W. Kelly, J. Avery, B. Kdmonson, ('. Voorhees, Mr. Risinger, ,1. Jordan, S. Mills, K. Smith, M. Sanderson. A hard fighting, easy going team the whole year through, would be a fine definition for Flora High School's B team of 48-'49. Too many times, fans overlook the quality of ball played by the B teams. Here though, the brand of basketball played this year by the B team, gives a good outlook for the A team next year. For winning 11 out of 17 games, we say good luck boys, and keep up the grand work. SCHEDULE Nov. 5—Flora 26; Culver 21 Nov. 12—Flora 26; Camden 16 Nov. 19—Flora 36; Rossville 30 Nov. 24—Flora 24; Royal Center 30 Nov. 26—Flora 17; Logansport 31 Dec. 3—Flora 22; W. Lafayette 29 Dec. 10—Flora 27; Delphi 19 Dec. 14—Flora 41; Rensselaer 29 Dec. 22—Flora 47; Greentown 27 fan. 7—Flora 19; Attica 29 [an. 21-—Flora 32; Rossville 30 Jan- 25—Flora 31; Delphi 20 Jan. 28—Flora 27; Winamac 24 Feb. 4—Flora 33; Sheridan 34 Feb. 11—Flora 24; Walton 16 Feb. 18; Flora 26; Washington Twp. 25 “B Team Tournament January 15 Flora 24; Delphi 33 JERRY ALBAUGH Junior GENE MICHAEL. Sophomore CONRAD BURTON Junior DALE DAY STEVEN MILLS JERRY JORDAN Freshman Sophomore Sophomore First Row: E. McKinley, D. Sink, R. Gish, J. Viney, D. Fay, C. Zeek, E. Wingard, S. Mann, J. Draper, A. Yunker, A. Douglass, D. Spitler, T. Guyer, J. Jordan, B. Fouts, Second Row: J.Spitler, S. Landis, C. Murphy, L. Carter, S. Shope, L. NVeiland, J. Gripe, N. Marvin, J. Calhoun, J. Montgomery, J. Shanks, A. Shope, R. Allen, M. Dyson, N. Schnieb Third Row: F. Schnepf, K. Kuns, T. Allen, B. McLaughlin, J. Garrison, B. Bordner, J. Hikenberry, W. Kelly, C. Fouts, B. Adams, B. Mann, D. Shoff, J. Wingard, P. Jenkins, S. Allen, A. Plank, C. Wilson, D. Wilson, Mr. Webster. 'rtyiCfA ScAoat cutd There have been twenty new members added to the high school band this year. Ten from the sixth grade, nine from junior high, and one from the fifth grade- The band played at nine home basketball games. Small groups have been taken from the band to perform at the Farm Bureau meeting, and 4-H meetings at Flora and Delphi. The full band gave a half-hour concert prior to the junior play. They also played at graduation. The Flora High School Band under the direction of Mr. Webster gave an annual spring concert on March 31, 1949. First Kow: J. Wiles, L. Smith, D. Cl in gen peel, P. Shields, J. McCracken, T. Gilson Second Row: J. Sheaglev, M. Zeok, L. Wiles, Pinna ( linenpeel, E. Peam, Third Row: L. Dyson, L. Marley, J. Spitler, B. Bums, G. Miehael, F. Sehnepf, B. Bewley, L. Jaeksun, A. Rodgers, W. Jones, 1). Fife, D. Brubaker, L. Talkington, .1. Draper, Miss Metzger. Sc o-nt Daje Six editions of School Daze, the school paper, are published during the school year with the high school subscribing 100 percent. Last year School Daze won first class honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association of Columbia University. Other awards were an all Columbian award for typography and first place for mimeographed papers from Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalism Fraternity of Indiana University. School Daze staff is made up of students taking commercial courses and is as follows: Editor-in-Chief........................................... Louise Bums Associate Editor......................................................Beam Proof Editor......................................................Brubaker Reporters ....... Schnepf, Smith, Wiles, Clingenpeei Features ..........................................McCracken, Jackson Sports...............................................................Wiles Business Manager....................................................Bewley Assistant Business Manager.........................Donnie Clingenpeei Typists .....................................Zeek, Burns, Spitler, Rodgers Mimeograph............................. Sanderson, Shields, Gibson, Michael Art...........................................Dyson, Marley, Sheagley Exchange...................................................... Talkington Sorters..................................Draper, Jones, Fife, Feltenberger Krst Row: M. Hutler, J. Fulton, M. Sanderson, G. Michael, T. Gibson, J. Fonts. T,. Smith, .1. Sharp. P. Shields, J. McCracken. Second Row: Mr. McCain, C. Zeek, D. Sink, B. Mann, E. Smith, K. Porter, O. Bishop, J. Jordan, F. Schnepf, T). Carter, B. Win-;ard, M. Douglas, C. Burton Third Row: J. Albaugh, S. Mills, D. Day, J. Wilson, B. Adams, B. Edmonson, C. Voorhees, C. Johnson, J. Avery, V. Kelly, D. Bewley, R. Murphy, I). Kilmer. If glut President.........................• Jerry Wiles Vice President.......................Comrad Burton Secretary.....................................Dick Bishop Treasurer....................................Jerry Jordan Sergeant-at-Arms...............................Jim Sharp Chaplin......................................Lloyd Smith After a slow start, the Hi-Y was finally organized and the members started working out plans for the year. The president of the organization resigned in the early part of the year. Conrad Burton, vice-president, then took over the presidency of the organization. The Hi-Y sold pop, ice cream, hot dogs, and candy at the county and sectional tournaments during the year. The profit from the two tourneys was very good. The Hi-Y has had helpful advice from their sponsor, Mr. McCain. The organization is composed of thirty-eight high school boys. 'D'ia, natic tcc After weeks of worry and changing of classes, Mr. Callane and the faculty arranged to have a dramatics class. This was made up of the first semester English class and all the seniors that could arrange their periods to fit the schedule. All of the work of the dramatics class led to the production of the senior class play, Spring Fever.' It was a three-act farce produced by special arrangement with Row-Peterson and Company. The cast consisted of six men and six women. The scene of the play took place in a boarding house near Brookfield College. We gained practice before the footlights by dramatizing one-act plays. We also journeyed to Indianapolis to see a stage-play entitled High Button Shoes, at the Murat Theatre- The teacher and coach of the class play was Mrs. Effie Douglas. Nl Sanderson, L. Wiles, S. Shoff, E. Beam, J. Draper J. Fulton. J. Alhangh, Mis. Murphy, B. Adams, C. Burton, L. Talkington etc. Miss Prudence Cindy Dale Ginger Reid Flobelle Berthon Kay Sutton Tom Brown Bud Jones Jed Buell Henri Du Frayne Stephen Sutton Eleanor Beam La verne Wiles . Joan Draper Shirley Shoff Lois Talkington Jerry Albaugh Jack Fulton Conrad Burton Bill Adams Mitchell Sanderson When Tom and Bud learn that Miss Prudence must close her school because the popular sub-deb Kay Sutton has changed her mind abou t entering, they act to save the school. They meet an attractive girl and ask her to pose as Kay S utton. The lark appeals to the girl, who happens to be Kay Sutton herself! She enters into school affairs with gusto, and Miss Prudence's troubles seem to be solved. But the boys are worried — Kay acts as if she really were the heiress! She even signs Kay Sutton's name to checks! The fireworks get going when Mr. Sutton hears that an imposter is posing as his daughter. He is hopping mad, and when he arrives and finds his daughter up to ner usual pranks, he s even madder. Tom urges Kay to admit who she really is and forget this nonsense of impersonating an neiress. But Kay insists she really is Kay Sutton! But all complications cleared up in the enchan ting conclusion of this frivolous comedy of youth and fun. KiR.T Kow. 1). Sturdivant, C. Wilson, L. Marley, 1). Ojler, E. Beam, L. Wiles, S. Shoff, R. Allen, M. S hnepf, S. Mann, D. Bru-bak r Second Row: Mrs. Murphy, P. .Jenkins, K. Burnworth, I). Fife, 1,. Dyson, .1. Nevin, B. Esserman, A. Hinkle, J. Shanks, j Montgomery. .-V. Shope, S. I'andis, J. Calhoun Third Row: B. Nevin, I.. ] urns. J. Sheagley, J. Spitler, M. Zeek, T,. Talking ton. .!• Drajxr, L. Jackson, A. Rodgers, D. C’lingenpeel, W. .Tones, M. McLaughlin. Su td6.t te Satiety President........................Joanna Spitler Vice-president...................Eleanor Beam Secretary ..... Margie McLaughlin Treasurer............................Louise Burns Song Leader.............................Ann Shope Pianist...............................Linda Dyson Sergeant-at-Arms .... Marjorie Zeek Publicity.......................Diana Clingenpeel The Flora Sunshine Society accepted fifteen freshmen girls into its society making a total membership of thirty-six. Informal iniiation was conducted at the Flora High School on October 1. The girls were dressed as scrub wcM’en and carried pails and mops. Formal initiation was held at the Flora Methodist church on October 12. The girls gave their oaths to the society before a beautifully candle-lighted altar. The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Hcr'an Smith. Other events of the year welcomed by S unshiners was the district convention held at Monon a-d the state convention at New Castle- The state theme of the Sunshine Society was Jill's Heritage. Mrs. Murphy was chosen as Sunshine sponsor. Student (?ouncit President.........................Dick Bishop Vice-president...................jerry Wiles Secretary . •......................Sue Mann The membership of the Student Council consists of four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. One duty of Student Council members is to serve as librarians for the school library. The purpose of the Student Council is to provide a means for student participation in the school government, to stimulate student activity, and to promote the general welfare ot the school. The Student Council decided to declare a Twerp Season for one week. This makes it a violation for boys to talk to girls in the upper four grades. A fine is imposed for each violation. The Council also agreed to charge a fine for overdue books. The meetings of the Council may be called by the president with the consent of the principal or be called by the principal. The best looking boy and girl The funniest boy The most athletic girl and boy The social celebrity The most popular giri and boy The fastest talker The best personality The happiest girl and boy The most likely to succeed The best dressed girl and boy The quietest girl and boy The best female vocalist The biggest bluffer The most brilliant The best natured girl and boy The most stubborn The most undecided A bird-like character The favorite movie star The favorite band leader The favorite song The most argumentative The best dancers The favorite subject The class wits .... Joretta Sheagley, Jerry Jordan Carrol Voorhees Marjorie Zeek, Bill Bewley . . . . Alberta Rodgers . Joanna Spitler, Tom Gibson ...................Dick Sink . . . . Louise Burns Waneta Jones, Jerry McCracken .....................Lloyd Smith Annette Hinkle, Dick Bishop Anne Shope, Jimmy Calendar ....................Shirley Shoff . . . . Marilyn Draper .....................Fritz Schnepf Roberta Allen, Connie Burton ....................Arnold Teel .....................Jerry Wiles . . . . . Joan Draper ..................Burt Lancaster Tommy Dorsey Night and Day . . . . Lorelle Jackson . . Spitler, Burns, Sheagley ......................Government Diana Clingenpeel, Tom Allen CALENDAR SEPTEMBER .... 3—School began. 29—Sophomores initiated the Freshmen. OCTOBER ...� 1— Sunshine Society initiated Freshmen girls. 2— Senior Class pariy at Turkey Run. 6— Seniors Graduation pictures were taken. 9—Sunshine Society's District Convention at Monon. 12—Formal Sunshine Society Initiation for Freshmen girls. 20—Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 21-22—Indiana State Teachers Association. NOVEMBER ... 5— Flora vs. Culver in Basketball. (Culver winning) 9—Junior Class Play Lady Spitfire 12—Flora vs. Camden (Camden winning) 17—Sophomores Skating Party; Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 19—Juniors received their class sweaters. 19— Flora vs. Rossville- (Rossville winning) 24— Flora vs. Royal Center (Flora winning) 25-26—Thanksgiving vacation. 26— Flora vs. Logansport (Logansport winning) DECEMBER 3 . . . 3— Flora vs. West Lafayette. (West Lafayette winning) 10— Flora vs. Delphi (Delphi winning) 14—Flora vs. Rensselaer (Rensselaer winning) 20— Christmas program. 22— Flora vs. Greentown. (Flora winning) 25— Christmas vacation- 27— Lebanon Tourney. Won one, lost one. JANUARY . . . 7— Flora vs. Attica (Attica winning) 13- 15—County tourney. (Flora winning) 18-21—Took pictures tor annual. 19— Convocation. 21— Flora vs. Rossville. (Rossville winning) 25— Flora vs. Delphi. (Delphi winning) 26— Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 28— Flora vs. Winamac (Flora winning) FEBRUARY . . . 4— Flora vs. Sheridan. (Flora winning) 11— Flora vs. Walton. (Flora winning) 16—Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 16—Flora vs. Washington Township. (Flora winning) 24-25-26—Sectional Tourney. (Camden winning) MARCH . . . 2-4—Class Basketball tourney 7—Manchester Choir entertained at Convocation. 16—Dramatics Class attended stage show at Indianapolis. 16—Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 23- —Senior Guidance Program at Delphi. 25— Hoosier Conference Banquet at Lafayette. 26— State Sunshine Convention, New Castle, Indiana. 29— Community Club Banquet honoring Basketball team. 31—Music Festival. APRIL . . . 14- 15—Easter vacation. 20— Sunshine and Hi-Y meeting. 22— County Track meet. 26—Senior Class Play Spring Fever 29—Junior-Senior reception, Lincoln Lodge at Lafayette, Indiana. MAY . .. 1 —Baccalaurate 6- —Commencement 11—Senior Day. School Ends. CC i S CCCC«OC«OSCC«CCCCCCCOOCO I H I G JJ cccccccccc First flow; M. Hum herd, L. Sturdivant, P. Randolph, X. Marley, A. Y linker, M. Dyson, L. Sharp, I?. Isaac . Daring. Second Row: 1). A. Purnworth, R. Olingenpeel, K. Brubaker, C. Johnson, X. Marvin, A. Plank, Fonts, D. Wingard, I). Popejoy, T. Moc-herinan, M. McKinley, X. Lantz, E. Allen Third Row: Mrs. Murphy, J. McCracken, D. Shoff, J. Maxwell, J. Randall. B. Fonts, J. Maxwell. M. Ticen, T. Bishop, E. McKinley, F. Yerkes, J. Calendar, J. Viney. Grade 8 President ...... Tom Bishop Vice-president . Thelma Mocherman Secretary........................... .Eddie Allen i icacurcx ..... Marilyn McKinley The eighth grade having completed the fi-ct two years of junior high, are r.ow preparing or their arrival inio the wonders and adventures of high school. Under the leadership of Mrs. Murphy, they have worked hard to better themselves. Members of the class have contributed both io sports and the band. Those that have done their share for the ba id are as fo’lows: Aniia Yunker, Marilyn Dyson, Nancy Marvin, Arlene Plank, Craig Fonts, Dick V ingaid, Eddie Allen, Dean Shoff, Bill Touts, Earl McKinley and Joe Viney. All the girls in the class are members of the Sun Ray organization. The boys who composed the junior high basketball team are: Tom Bishop, D. A. Burnworth, Ronnie Clingenpeel, Eddie Allen, Jim McCracken, Dean Shoff, Junior Maxwell, Bill Fouts, Earl McKinley, Jim Calendar, and Joe Viney. With two happy years behind them the eighth graders are well on their way to advanced education. First Row: J. Young, B. Burton, Filer, P. Pullen, C. Shoff, L. Reppeit, E. Warren, M. Huglies, R. Peters, B. Bordner, M. Kii eliart, J. Shoff Second Row: P. Kloia, J. Ferguson, S. Allen, S. Smith, J. Pope,joy, G. Ferguson, A. Robertson, R. Oyler, B. McLaughlin, J. Jordan, B. Collins, D. Wilson, I). Spitler, B. Lantz Third Row; Mrs. Milner. J. Kelly, J. Cripe, 1). Angle, R. Haan, R. Beckncr, R. Runs, R. Oislr, J. Wingard, J. Parrctt, B. Spurgeon, R. Douglas, T. Guyer. Grade 7 President .... .Bob McLaughlin Vice-president .... Connie Shoff Treasurer-Secretary . . . Rodelle Haan The seventh grade has the honor of being the largest class in junio high and high school. After the first few days, these green kids caught on to the rough and tumble tactics of the upper grades and assumed their duties for the year. They had quite a number of boys to go out for athletics, but this being their first year they didn't have much chance to prove their worth. Some of the outstanding members of the team are: Mark Hughes, Ronnie Peters, Billie Bordner, Martin Rinehart, Jerry Shoff, Ronnie Oyler, Bobbie McLaughlin, Jerry Jordan, Dickie Wilson, Donnie Spitler, Richard Kuns, and Tommy Guyer. All the sweet little girls belong to the Sun Ray organization. There are quite a few members from the class in the senior band — Sue Allen, Joyce Cripe, Donnie Spitler, Bobbie McLaughlin, Roy Gish, Anita Douglass, Richard Kuns, Jerry Jordan, Tommy Guyer, Billie Bordner, Bobbie Collins, Dickie Wilson, Rodelle Haan and Joan Wingard. Mrs. Milner is the sponsor of the class. This bright-eyed class has endeavored to reach high standards and keep on the sunny side of the street. First Row: 1). Flora, N. Garrison, C. Berkshire, B. Calhoun, .T. Fonts SECOND Row: R. Hann, D. Burnwoith. G. Jones, R. Collins, S. Martin, R. Jenkins Third Row: S. Garrison, M. Thompson, Mr. Webster, N. Langston. The future of the Floia High School band depends upon this group pictured above. This beginner group of 1949 will prolong the life of the band up through the years till 1956. nij B. Burton, E. Warren, A. Douglass, G. Ferguson, B. Spurgeon, P. Ran-First Row; J. Wingard, X. Marley, I . Pullen, ,J. 'parrett, A. Yunker, M. Dyson. K. Hsian, .1. Gripe, A. Plank, N. Marvin, dolph Second Row; Mrs. Murphy, L. Sturdivant, I;OA.: q_ Oarling. 1). Popejoy, .1. Kelly, .1. Eller, I). Angle. C. Shoff. S. L. Sharp, P. Isaac, N. I antis, P. Floia, J. Popejoy, ™ Mocherman, M. McKinley, .!. Ferguson. Smith, S. Allen, L. Reppert, M. Humterd, (’. .lohnson. Sun 0 9 ty H « President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer . Anita Yunker Thelma Mocherman . Marilyn Dyson . . Betty Isaac The Flora Sun Ray organization, composed of 7th and 8th grade girls, was first organized in Flora in 1945 through the cooperation of the Sunshine girls. The first meeting was held on J_Qn uary 29. A constitution was drawn up and appro ved. The tune of the club song is Star Dust- Their meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. Money is earned for the Society by selling blue and gold streamers for basketball games. The Sun-Ray Society prepares the girls for their future activities in the Sunshine Society. The Sunshine Society is the sponsor and aids the girls in making out their programs for the year. First Row: B, McUuigldin, B. Bordner, M. Hughes, R. Peters, J. Shoff, M. Rinehart, 1). Spitler Second Row: e. Allen D Burnworth, R. Oyler, D. Wilson, Es Wingard, R. Kuns, J. Jordan, T. Guyer, C. Fonts, J. McCracken, R. Clingenpeel Thiki Row: Mr. Caugliell, B. Fonts, T. Bishop. .1. Randolph, J. Maxwell,J. Viney, J. Calendar, E. McKinley, 1). Shoff, Mr. Callane The team shows a reasonable and abundant supply of prospects for the following basketball seasons at Flora . . . Due to the loss of the score books, we are compelled to give you the statistics as they stand on wins and losses. fleoUvr 0%C p6. 1— Camden _____________________Lost 2— Camden______________________Lost 3— Rossville___________________Lost 4— Rossville____________________Won 5— Delphi ____________________ Lost 6— Delphi______________________Lost 7— Rensselaer___________________Won 8— Noble Township_______________Won 9— Noble Township___________Won 10— Deer Creek_________________Won 11— Wash Twp. (Boone) ______Lost 12— Wash. Twp. (Boone)______Lost 13— New Hope___________________Won 14— Walton____________________Lost 15— Peru----------------------Lost 17—Young America__________Won SEASON RECORD — Won 7: Lost 10 Coached by Homer Caughell, the Junior High team battled its way through a win—loss 3eason. Although they lost most of their schedul ed games, they greatly improved during the last few games. With no regular line-up, substituting was quite frequent throughout the year. GRADE 6 First Row: E. Kaufman, K. Peterson, F. Renick, P. Peterson, X. Dunkin, M. Purge, R. Burge, X. Crook, S. Shope, .T. Quinn, S. Cook Second I.ow: Mr. Shope, .1. Berkey, O. Spurgeon, J. E kenkerry, C. Landis, D. Zinn, R. Jenkins, D. Chamberlain, D. Day, G. Pitzer, L. Caiter '1 hird Row: C. Murphy, F. Voorhees, C. Beikshire, P. Adams, .1. Garrison, P. Kerns, W. Cripe, J. Ayres, P. I'urgette, C. Esserman, L. Weiland. GRADE 5 First Row: X. Schnieb, M. Thompson, C. Cripe, S. Martin, J. Riggle, M. Allen, R. Fife, L. Ward, X. Wilson, S. Cook, G. Clingen-pee!, H. Wil;s, Second Row: M. Scott, A. McKinley, W. Disinger, M. Burgette, T. McKinley, .1. Peikey, J. Adams, C. M ule . R. Murphy, Third Row: Miss Clemens, W. Pants, P. Jackson, .1. Lyons, P. Shaffer, D. ( oilins, (1. .loiies, M. Jordan, M. Allen, D. Bmnwoith, F. Burnham. S. Garr’son, .1. Clawson, M. Langston. GRADE 4 First Row: B. Renick, N. Garrison, C. Reef, B. Mocherman, J. Roos, D. Peterson, B. Root. B. Young, D. Peterson. B. Calhoun, E. Angle Second Row: Mrs. Skiles, M. Schnepf, R. Peters, M. Langston, I). Felthoff, M. Crook, B. Jones, D. Flora, A. Banes, J. Wiles, J. Jenkins, II. Craft Third Row: J. Fouts, J. Kirkpatrick, J. Burton, J. Jenkins, A. Smoker, I). Stonebraker,' T. Garrison, D. James, M. Smith, M. Bishop, M. Sturdivant, L. Berkshire, R. Murray, T. DeVinney. Absent: J. McCain, GRADE 3 First Row: 1. Young, J. Thompson, B. Landis, K. Wilson, 1). R nger, R. Prover, S. Landis, J. Northcutt, J. Allen, N. Parrett Second Row: K. Flora, M. Pullen R. Wingard, S. Randell, J. Skiles, P. Lyon, J. Jones. K. Maxwell, J. Oyler, C. Fife, B. Angle, J. Burge Third Row: A. Blocker, H. Collins, D. Chapman, C. Bordner, B. Malles, W. Lantz, D. Seward, R. Flora, M. Berkev, J. Burns, M. Hal lam, J. En si nger FOURTH Row: Miss Smith, B. Johnson. F. Collii s, I). Wilcox, C. Wagoner, S. James, B. Pritts, D. Plank, S. Watson, T. Cowgill, B. Pritts, G. Mullendore, R. Smith, .Yiss Barter. Alscnt: C. Durham, R. Flora, B. Hinkle, R. Best, H. Whitfield. GRADE 2 First Row: M. Collaoe, C. Sanders, C. Brings, V. Koup, D. Ibiggs, K. Wolf, A. Eller, G. Skiles, C. Jenkins, S. Cook, B. Chapman, I). ( lingenpcel, J. Thoim son. SECOND Row: C. Eikenfcerry, G. Keys, R. Myers, H. Xeff, T. Gayer, C. Ensinger, M. Sines, J. Flora, .1. Scott, .1. Garrison, S. Landis, R. Evans, W. EssermanThird Row; Mrs. Wilson, C. Oylcr, L. Craft, R. Garrison, .1. McKinley, M. Boll man, M. Melvie, M. Jordan, F. E. Hicks 1 . Swe.t, D. Fonts, G. Biters, Mrs. Vunkers. GRADE 1 First Row: W. Cade, B. Ensinger, N. Hallam, J. Garrison, K. Seward, M. James, C. Mnllendore, B. Purdue, N. Martin, S. (’Imp-man, E. Oylcr Second Row: F. Ringer, C. M.ller, P. Mohler, S. Roos, K. Kuns, R. Burge, S. Adams, D. Peters, F. Jones, P. Wagoner, C. Maxwell, K. Flora, R. Clingenpeel, C. Wolf Third Row; K. Ferguson. J. Smith, C. Bordner, M. Craft, J. Collins, D. Zook, L. Heffner, K. Lehman, L. Cripe, P. Malles, J. Pitzer, G. West, J. Campbell, G. Haan Forth Row: Miss McGorge. 0. Berkev, J. Jones, G. Clingenpeel, J. Spurgeon, D. Robertson, K. Flora. P. Hallam, L. Young, P. Wagoner, M. Blocker, S. Co’-lins, R. Heffner, Mrs. Schooler Absent: E. McCain, C. Lauderdale. J. Wh'tfield. i I ! ❖ ! Y V ❖ ❖ • ❖ i ! I I i t ♦ Donations Flora Furniture Factory, V. D. Rider Flora Elevator Cripe Motors - Pontiac Dealer Ayres Oil Co. I. G. A. Super Market, George Burnham Marion E. Gibson Poultry Produce Co. Dr. Adams Glen Eikenberry, (Co-op) D. X. 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