George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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CLASSES In the latter part of the eighteenth century, the Appalachian Mountains was the boundary between civilization and wilderness. Those comparatively few children who were taken into that wilderness were taught at home by their parents. Since then, methods of teaching have been greatly improved, until we are now given the opportunity for education in specially equipped buildings, by teachers well trained in their various fields. Sixteen

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MISS JEAN McBRIEN Science MISS MARY FRANCES PEARL Music. MISS NORMA ROSS Physical Education. MISS LAURA SCHAD English, Dramatics. MR. JOHN SHANKLIN English, Social Studies. MR. LeVERNE TAYLOR Health and Physical Education, Football Coach MISS PEARL YOCHAM English. MISS CORA ZELL Clothing. MR. RAYMOND HARRIS Commercial. Fifteen

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Sponsor President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Mr. Ralph Cox Jimmie Sparks Robert Straker Mary C. Smith George Petruff ’Twas the last year at Franklin and all seemed quite well, What might come in the future no one could foretell, For at George Rogers Clark would begin a new life, Of real pioneer hardships and plenty of strife. But having Clark’s spirit always in view, They began in full swing with their subjects so new, “By our efforts we hope to rise — their slogan did stand As they strove to become the best school in the land. Two whole years passed with activities at hand; Chorus, athletics, as well as a new band Were now organized with the young Sophs in the lead — By all means this keen class would do great things, indeed. “Tea Toper Tavern” served many a guest, Weary from travel and in search of some rest. We must remember the cast had loads of fun Many hours were spent happily and much work was done. Hurrah, they are Juniors, so dignified and wise, And look .they have proved to us “It Pays to Advertise,’’ Henceforth, they score again in a pleasing way, And we are sure they will yet for many a day. Whew! they’re Seniors. How fast the years have passed, There’s a Senior meeting to be called at last. “We might have an annual,” said helpful Mr. Cox, But first we must find means to get money in the box.” There’s a smell of good doughnuts fresh from the fire. Hear Ye! the seniors are taking them straight to the buyer. They’ve worked hard, but ’twasn’t at all in vain For the proceeds of the sale showed quite a gain. Faint and gentle murmurs are heard throughout the hall. It sounds as though they are planning a great ball. Oh, yes, ’tis the beginning of the gay, gala affair, The Junior-Senior prom and of course everyone is there. Winners they are, for they’ve reached their goal They entered their project with heart and soul The first graduates of George Rogers Clark School Are passing from school life to life’s school. Seventeen