Frankfort High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

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 Senior Officers: Sanford Aidman, Coralie Cook. Jack Longfellow, and Tom Frushour. The autumn of 1940 saw us enter Frankfort High School apprehensive but very determined eighth graders. We were determined to distinguish ourselves in the eyes of the faculty during the next five years. We strove to establish an enviable record which we could leave behind us with pride. The next year marked the beginning of our many eventful and happy days spent in high school. To aid us in our progress, we chose Mr. Swearingen for our class sponsor. Our class officers were: Jack Longfellow, president; Carol Grafton, vice-president; Eunice Johnson, secretary; and Mary Jane Pogue, treasurer. Under the aggressive leadership of our sponsor, we made up baskets of food which were distributed to the needy on Christmas. We discovered that there is more satisfaction to be gained by giving than by receiving. In 1942, we became sophomores. We were coming up in the world. Miss Hinman became our sponsor and the class elected Carol Grafton, president; Charles Weaver, vice-president; Martha Mattix, secretary; and Mary Jane Pogue again became our treasurer. 14

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faculty Mr. Wayne Gregg—Physical Education and History, sponsor of Junior High Student Council. Pleasant smile and very friendly. Mr. Dorwin Dick—head of boys' Physical Education. Handsome, athletic, good sense of humor. Mrs. Barbara Turner—girls' Physical Education and Health. Vivacious and likes to mix with her students. Miss Louise Le Hew—head of girls' Physical Education. Good sport and understanding. Mrs. Esther Carson—Chorus. Kind and thoughtful. Miss Virginia Keeney—Orchestra. Quiet, good natured, industrious. Mr. Aubrey Thomas- Band. Efficient and jolly.

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By this time, the war was in full swing and all of us had to rearrange our lives to fit the war-time pattern. This was especially true of our class, for we were cautioned to get our class sweaters while the necessary material was yet available. The class met to choose brown and white as the colors. Thus we became the first sophomore class to have class sweaters. In our junior year, we had the guidance of three sponsors, Miss Sanders, Mr. Pace, and Miss Keeney. Our class officers were: Guy Smith, president; John Wilson, vice-president; Pat Buchannan, secretary; and Susan Wade, treasurer. Two juniors distinguished themselves and our class by winning first and third places in the Sallie May Byers speech contest. Few juniors have ever won first place in this contest. The most important social event of the entire year is the annual Junior Prom. Our Prom was held May 12 in Howard Hall. The theme was a Spanish Fiesta. As the fall of 1944 rolled around, we found ourselves seniors. At last, after twelve long years, we had reached our goal. In this, our last and most important year of high school, we were given excellent council by our four competent sponsors. Miss Campbell, Mr. Rice, Miss Kearns, and Mr. Rohr-abaugh. The class elected Tom Frushour, president; Jack Longfellow, vice-president; Coralie Cook, secretary; and Sanford Aidman, treasurer. Our class sponsored the first dance to be given that year. This added needed funds to our treasury which was destined to bear a heavy burden throughout the year. About the middle of the first semester, a contest, to promote the sale of war bonds and stamps, was held between the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The contest lasted four weeks and was won by our class. One of the most difficult tasks confronting us, as well as other senior classes, was the publication of the Cauldron. The staff, chosen from members of the class, worked diligently to produce a Cauldron in which both our class and the school could take pride. Baccalaureate services were held May 20, and our high school career ended with commencement exercises, May 24. The Class of 1945 is emerging from high school into a war-torn world, which for the last three and one-half years has devoted its energies to destruction instead of construction. It will be our task, when peace comes, to help in the rebuilding of a new and better world.