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

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.ig-Y f 1 .Q m nmLiL.e Natural and Physical Science Uf7!IL'l' Left: Mr. Howard j. Stevenson, Miss lilizabeth Lyle, Miss Veva McAtee. The natural and physical sciences help the student to satisfy his curiosity about life and matter. They also teach him to observe natural phenomena care- fully, and to weigh decisions with discretion. Future scientists often emerge from classes in such subjects as biology and chemistry. Mathematical Science Ujipvr Kigfrlz Mr. ,loc W, Grillin, Miss lirances Cole, Mr. Paul Nvilltinson, Miss l.C.ll1 Booth. From his study of the mathematical sciences, the student learns to think soundly and to reason logi- cally. W'ith the background and experience of solving many complex problems, he is able to use his tech- nique to advantage in other fields as well. Social Science Lnzwr CTi'f1ii'r: Miss Clellah, Mr. joseph XV. Little, Miss Emily johnson, Mr. john E. Shanltlin, Miss lda M. Iverson. The study of the social sciences widens the stu- dent's outlook on life. In history, he learns how the difficulties of the past were met, and thus he gains experiences which facilitate the solving of present and future problems. ln government, the student learns of its function, and so is enabled to become a better citizen of tomorrow. Geography, coupled with these studies, teaches tolerance and understanding of all nations. Page lil H1161

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gy. Via My Xl Practical Arts UMM' I,i'fl: Mr. M. l.. Mullins, Miss Bernice Nlfilliainson Miss Ruth li. Anderson. In the practical arts classes, the student learns valuable fundamentals in tasks of him and occupa- tion. An understanding of these crafts - home economics and shop work - seldom fails to be of use to the student during his life. Physical Education Ufljier Rigfvl: Miss Georgina Foster, Miss Louise Sykes, Mr. R. XV. Ciunnineliain, Mr. l.eVerne Taylor. The student needs physical as well as mental supervision. Therefore, the Physical Education De- partment works with our school nurse to promote good health throughout George Rogers Clark. As a result of this interest in our physical well-being, interscholastic as well as intramural competition is held. F ine Arts l.nu'i'i' Cfmllrrz Miss ileanette Ferris, Mr. Adam Decker, Miss Mary Carolin Krohii, Mr. Darwin llret, Mr. Nile W. Hovey. The purpose of the Fine Arts Department has been to stimulate the students to a keener apprecia- tion of good music and art. Aside from the knowledge gained in the study of these subjects, the enthusiasm inspired by each adviser has led the student to creative work in art or to participation in musical activities. i l lilgi' l'i'fl

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N EW ROADS AHEAD With the termination of four happy years of high school, the members of the 1940 senior class of George Rogers Clark are about to embark upon new studies and new careers. Wherever they may be and whatever they may be doing, however, they will always have with them memories of their high school days. They will be able to look back upon days full of fun and entertainment, and days of learning and experience. Among our seniors we find representatives in all the different phases of school life. Athletics, debate, and band have all been boosted by their efforts. In more ways than one our 1940 seniors have repeatedly proved their worth. i Leading the list of outstanding seniors are those eighteen students who were elected to the National Honor Society. As otlieers of this club we find Bill White, president, Betty Olcksik, vice-president, and Barbara Bercaw, secretary-treasurer. Scholastically Millicent Evan, as valedietorian, and Dick Jones, as salutatorian, led the seniors. The Student Council, the student governing body of Clark, has seventeen seniors among its members. Mike Valiska, one of these seniors, is president of the organization. Page Twelre SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS From lol: fo Imflom Imff: Cecelia Huspek, vice-president, Bill Wliite, president, Evelyn Eddy, secretary. Rmb!! .loc Dubeck, treasurer, Mr. Mullins, class sponsor. In the field of sports, eleven senior boys made the football team. Sheldon Gayle, as captain of the squad, led the boys through many a hard fought game. With Mike Valiska as leader, the basketball team, ten of whom were seniors, gained many well-earned laurels. Nine 'seniors were active in track, with Frank Shimala as captain, four were on the tennis team, led by Seymour Kaplan, two participated in wrest- ling, and four were in cross country, with john Becich as captain. Mae Marie Wruberg acted as president of G. A. C. Thirteen students of the senior class are members of the band, which won the right to compete in the national contest for high school bands. Among the soloists, who competed in the national contest were: Lucille Christie, Kathryn Eggers, Bob Schlatter, and Don james. Herbie Klemm, another senior, was elected president of the band. In journalism two senior girls led their respective staffs: Margaret Stockdale, editor of the Powder Hornng and Cecelia Huspek, editor of the Pioneer News. Seniors were active in Girl Reserves and Hi-Y. Bradford Conley was president of the latter organization. Evelyn Isberg and Bill White, are members of the debate team. Bill, who won more points in the Na- tional Forensic League than any other student in the history of Clark, also gained the right to partici- pate in the zone Rotary Contest. Betty Oleksik, likewise gained honors by winning the right to par- ticipate in the city American Legion Contest. And so we find that the 1940 seniors of Clark have taken part in almost every organization in our high school. They have added glories to the school and have supported it in every possible way.