Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1954 volume:

j me Crimson 1954 Thh is ' ' Our Hit Parade— We wish to present to you in pictorial review, the highhghts of our parade of hits. The many good times and never- to-be-forgotten memories are deeply ap- preciated by the Class of ' 54. This yearly record relates the varied activities of any G.H.S. student as he struggles onward to the day when he will leave behind the unforgettable era of his youth. GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL GOSHEN, INDIANA table of L ontentd SPORTS CLUBS FEATURES . . 13 . . . 29 . . . 61 FACULTY . . . 75 CLASSES 85 OUR J eptember J ona Crazy Rhythi The tangy odor of burning leaves touches one ' s nostrils as the spirit of football stirs the heart. A frosty si- lence hovering over the onlookers is penetrated by the patriotic strains of the Star-Spaiigled Banner drift- ing across the gridiron. Side By Side DRIFTS BEAUTIFULLY INTO . . . Don ' f Want To Set The World On Fire My Merry Oldsmobile Stormy Wcathd STATELY l w inter l wondenand which is over all too soon because . . . before we know it. Hark The Herald Angels Sing M H m 1 M B k - ■ Hi l Bu ?v ' 1 Hl l ■ 1 H A H ■i 1 K ■1 H Bv .-oT jlV Mk ' H wJ I H 1 ■ M ■wfl Pl K ■ W S B H Hk ' ' ' H e fllM H H rV l 9 H j ' H CZ ' — ' 1 Bhh M 1 ■ i P H II B v 9 ' . fl Bi R ' f m S 1 The Star-Spaiigled Banner . . . J pnna is bustin mnna ' Lm ' and this is exem- plified by many Can Dream, Can ' t I? i.rfm FOR n XAO ;! or THE WORK Oi THE WORLD IS 1 0NE 1 PEOPLE WHO ARENT EELINu VERY WELL, Why Don ' t Yon Bduic Al. ? out all ouev typical scenes around G.H.S. Voices Of Spring 10 THE SOLEMN J aiu of i BRING WAVE OF SADNESS AS THE SOUL OF OUR 1954 SENIOR IS HERE AND THEN GONE Reginald A. Brinklow DEDICATION We dedicate the 1954 Crimson to Regi- nald A. Brinklow, the maestro who has won a special niche in all our hearts. People sometimes forget to voice their appreciation for the efforts of this master of music. His selflessness expresses itself in his tireless, unceasing task of creating young musicians. His work is not without recognition, however. Many among the trophies and awards seen about G.H.S. have been earned by musical accomplishment. Behind it all is our inspiration and help, our friend and guide, Mr. Brinklow. 12 SPORTS Football 15 Basketball 20 Tennis 25 Cross Conn fry 26 Track 27 Goshen Relays 28 13 HENRY CLASON Cross Conn fry Varsity Basketball Varsity Track TOM SOVINE Tennis PAUL UNDERWOOD Athletic Director RALPH PETERSON B-Team Basketball Varsity Line Football DON YODER Freshman Track Varsity Football BURDETTE HOKE Freshman Football This jtage sponsorcil by Crowcll anil Terwilliger Soiit j Siilf Soila S iop JIM PHEND B-Team Football Freshman Basketball 14 FOOTBALL REDSKINS WIN OPENER BEAT GARY WIRT, 16-6 A band of spirited Redskins posted their first victory of the season by defeating an improved Gary Wirt 16-6. The first Red- skin touchdown came when Wayne Mc- Cloughen sped over from the 6 yard hne chmaxing a 54 yard drive; then Lynn Smal- ley racked up 6 more points for Goshen. Halfway in the second quarter Frank Mc- Closkey broke through to trap Wirt ' s Voss in the end zone for a safety and two more points for G.H.S. Stan Warnick contributed the other six points. The Troopers ' only score was gained in the third quarter when Hatrak broke loose for a 23 yard TD, LAPORTE SLICERS NIP G.H.S. GRIDDERS, 6-0 Playing flawless defense, the Redskins held the LaPorte Slicers to a 0-0 tie until the third quarter. With 1:17 to go in the first half, McCloughen pitched a wide pass for what might have been a TD but proved to be Goshen ' s last big chance to score. Half- way through the third period, LaPorte ' s Grenda fired a pitchout to Gill, who ran 17 yards to score the solo TD of the game. Stan Warnick was the big gun for Goshen, gain- ing 89 yards in 22 carries. The team was inside LaPorte ' s 20 yard line five times but could not punch the ball over. Doffie, Ann, Peg, and Nancy S tout J earted 27 38 43 48 3 ' sji ' se ?. ■ ' Left to right: ROW I — Wayne Miller, manager, Kenny Gulp, Ronnie Holden, Ronnie Gripe, Darwin King. ROW II— Fred Saal, Lynn Smalley, Frank McCloskey, Phil Nofzinger, Stan Warnick. ROW III — Phil Logan, manager, Bob Brown, Don Morse, Jerry Yoder, Don Auer, Phil Keim. PANTHERS OUTLAST REDSKINS TO WIN, 13-0 For the second consecutive week the G.H.S. defense held a powerful conference team to a scoreless tie for three quarters, only to have it broken in the last. The for- ward line, consisting of Flip Nofzinger, Don Auer, Wimpy Myers, Captain Larry Dubhs, and Phil Kiem, held the rugged Washington team for three quarters, but the visitors outplayed the Redskins in the dying minutes of the game. BEARS PASS OVER G.H.S. TEAM TO A 34-7 VICTORY With all state Jim Dulecg at the controls the S.B. Central football machine flew over the disheartened Redskins. Although the team recorded 178 yards gained they entered This page sponsored by Miller s Kestaitraut Goshen Implement Co. the Striped section but once. Early in the second quarter Keith Swihart moved the G.H.S. eleven 63 yards for their lone score. The key play was a 22 yard toss to Kenny Culp. REDSKINS BREAK LOSING STREAK CRUSH HOWE, 32-0 The inspired Redskins took advantage of the outclassed Cadets to down them 32-0, playing their best all-around game of the sea- son, gaining 313 yards while making 5 TD ' s. Senior fullback Dean Ramer reached pay- dirt twice in the first half to get the team rolling. Five plays were all the Redskins needed to score their third TD, Keith Swi- hart finishing the drive with a 20 yard sprint. Keith scored again in the third and Lynn Smalley tallied in the last. 16 t3aJ4.dr3. J4P 1 23 4% 3 ; 5l5; 21 r7 .33 Left to right ROW I — Bob McCahill, Wayne McCloughen, Bob Garringer, Glen Dennis, ROW II — Larry Dubbs, Dean Ramcr, Bill Moyer, Don Beckner, Larry Nisley. ROW III — Keith Swihart, Paul Hinckley, Don Myers, Dick Cross, Dick Campbell, Doug Shue, manager. REDSKINS BOW TO RIVAL BLAZERS, 31-0 The third time is the charm, but not for our Redskins. The spirited Elkhart team held the Redskins to a scant 115 yards while they gained 3 53 yards for themselves. Fum- ble was Elkhart ' s hidden player. The G.H.S. eleven lost the ball seven times to this foe. All-conference Barnes scored three 6-point- ers for the victorious Elkhartans. Big Don Auer kept the Blazers in check many times with punts averaging 40 yards. EAGLES CLAW REDSKINS, 13-0 Again the G.H.S. eleven were shut out by a stronger conference team. Their ironclad defense was punctured only twice, once in the first quarter and once in the third. Go- shen ' s offense began to move a few times, but we couldn ' t make the grade against the John 17 Left to right: ROW 1 — Bob Niccum, manager, Joe Swihart, Allen Patton, Chuck Lehman, Gerald Raber, Phillip Rule. ROW II — Paul Penn, Fred Saal, Kenny French, Larry Nisley, Kohler Champion, Charles Straub, Dave Pringle. ROW III — Keith Holdeman, Daniel Stump, Rene Cripe, Mark Maire, Jerry Swoveland, Ronnie Kennedy, John Downing. E.N.I.H.S.C. STANDINGS Won South Bend Washington 6 Elkhart South Bend Central _. Mishawaka LaPorte South Bend Adams South Bend Riley 2 Fort Wayne North Side 2 Goshen Michigan City ost Tied 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 4 6 6 GOSHEN ' S 1953 FOOTBALL RECORD G.H.S 16 G.H.S G.H.S - G.H.S 7 G.H.S 3 2 G.H.S.- _ G.H.S G.H.S G.H.S.- 1 8 Gary Wirt 6 Laporte 6 S.B. Washington 13 S.B. Central - 34 Howe - Elkhart 31 S.B. Adams 13 Mishawaka 43 Culver 7 This page sponsored by Furniture Studio Crisfs Cleaners 18 Adams team. The Redskins had the pigskin on the one-yard Hne, but weren ' t able to push it over. Stan Warnick was again the big man, gaining 95 of our 135 yards. MAROONS MAUL G.H.S. ELEVEN, 43-0 Playing their last conference game at Tupper Field, the Redskin gridders met a highly polished and powerful Mishawaka team. Running exclusively from the single- wing, the mighty Maroons dominated the ground and air the entire game. Don Auer ' s punting was again Goshen ' s only standout. He averaged 36 yards in 3 boots. Red Mc- Cloughen broke loose once for 3 yards, but was unable to help the cause of the Redskins. REDSKINS ' FIRST HALF DOWNS CULVER CADETS, 18-7 A pepped-up Goshen team set back a determined Culver team, 18-7. This was the first defeat of the Culver team on its home field in three years. Paul Hinckley drew first blood on a 1 5 yard sprint. Mo- ments later the Cadets also scored and led at the end of the first quarter, 7-G. But in the second quarter the Redskins unleashed pow- erful ground attack with Stan Warnick carrying the pigskin over for two additional touchdowns to win the game. Left to right: ROW 1 — Ronnie Hachet, John Tiegler, Dave Hoke, Keith Veach, John Fidler, Dave McQuillian. ROW II — Sam Delcamp, Wesly Smith, Bruce Anglemeyer, Kenneth Treesh, Don Goss, Ed Smoker. RO III — Tom Sovine, Stan Hite, Jerry Keim, Jim Fricke, Dick Penn, Bob Donovan, Larry Rowe. Thh page sponsored b Morris File and Ten Cent Store 19 XI 4tisk V 5 ,, ,.,- — - .i Courtesy of Newe ' Democrat Don ' t Fence Me In 20 BASKETBALL REDSKINS SCALP CUBS, 49-20 Scoring 20 points in the final quarter to win the game, the Goshen Redskins posted their first win of the season in beating the New Paris Cubs 49-29. Transfer student Marty Bassett led the tribe with 22 counters. BULLDOGS NIP REDSKINS, 60-51 The Nappanee Bulldogs sneaked past the Redskins and came out vic- torious, 60-5 L Marty Bassett again led his teammates with 20 points, but it was not enough to overcome defeat. ELKHART BLAZERS SCORCH REDSKINS, 5 8-44 The taller Elkhart Blue Blazers got off to a good start and stayed ahead of the Crimson Cagers the entire game to win 5 8-44. Although Elkhart made only one more basket than our Redskins, they outshot us at the foul line. Marty Bassett, leading the team for the third straight week, earned 19 points. CADETS HUMBLE REDSKINS, 62-52 Scoring only 19 points in the first half, the G.H.S. Cagers came flying back in the second with 33, but not enough to catch Dick Neidballa and his teammates. The flashy forward led the Cadets with 32 points, while Bassett was top man for Goshen with 19. REDSKINS CLING TO EAGLES IN 65-57 GAME The fired up Redskins almost lowered the boom on the John Adams Eagles before being dropped, 67-57. Larry Yoder led the Crimson Cagers with 18 tallies. GOSHEN ' S LATE RALLY FAILS AS MIDDIES WIN, 52-45 The G.H.S. Redskins staged a late fourth quarter rally, but the Mid- dlebury Middies pulled out a 52-45 win. Both teams had a cool shooting night, but free throws by Middlebury spelled the difference. Goshen was led in scoring by Bassett, who hooped 16. BEARS CLAW REDSKINS, 74-54 The mighty South Bend Bears rolled over the hometown team 74-54. The G.H.S. hardwood boys just couldn ' t compete with the Bruins, who scored 1 2 points before the Redskins hit. Three boys entered the double column: Bassett with 13, Yoder with 12, and Swihart with 10. WARSAW TIGERS SLASH G.H.S. CAGERS, 76-74 Despite a late rally by the Goshen Redskins reserves, the Tigers managed to keep its lead to win 76-74. Trailing by 20 points, 63-43, the spirited Redskins came flying back in the final quarter to outscore the Tigers 25-13. Top man for Goshen was Nofzinger with 22. This page sponsored by Maybelle ' s Shop Lacey ' s Camera Shop 21 Left to right: ROW I — Wayne McCloughen, Marty Bassett, Larry Yoder, Dick Hinckley, Gerald Edwards. ROW II — Keith Swihart, Bing Pratt, Phil Keim, Larry Eldridge, Cam McDougall, Dean Gorsuch, Clayton Emmert, Phil Nofzinger. Ljet out ana aet vinai RED DEVILS WIN AT EXPENSE OF REDSKINS 63-41 Michigan City welcomed the slumping Redskins to be its twelfth victim in a 63-41 victory. The smooth-working Devils went over and around our boys. Dean Gorsuch was high point man for the ' Skins with 14 swishers. HOLIDAY TOURNEY EAGLES FLY PAST REDSKINS, 5 3-47 After leading for three quarters, the G.H.S. Cagers fell apart in the fourth, as the Columbia City Eagles outscored them 20-8. Minus the services of Marty Bassett, who had a knee operation, Yoder and Gorsuch led the team with 13 and 10 points respec- tively. This page sponsored by Snyder ' s Studio Ray C. Cohn Jewelers unaer BULLDOGS WIN CONSOLATION GAME, 55-38 For the second time this year the Nap- panee Bulldogs triumphed over the Red- skins. The G.H.S. five scored only 12 points in the first half. Sophomore Center Cam McDougall led the Cagers with 12. REDSKINS ROLL TO SECOND VICTORY OF SEASON, 75-47 The hot Crimson Cagers led all the way to whip the Concord Minutemen in a game on the G.H.S. hardwood. Larry Yoder threw 1 5 swishers through the hoop in the first 12 minutes of play to put Goshen in the driver ' s seat. Tilt received high point honors. 22 REDSKINS SCALP REDSKINS, 62-42 The Fort Wayne North Side Redskins romped to their twelfth win 62-42. Our Redskins outscored their namesakes by 5 points in the final quarter, but it wasn ' t enough to overcome North Side ' s lead. PANTHERS RALLY TO WIN OVER REDSKINS, 68-50 The Goshen Redskins rallied in the third quarter against the South Bend Washington Panthers to lead at the end of three quarters, 44-42, only to fold completely in the last. INDIANS SMASH REDSKINS, 62-48 The newly crowned county champions, the Wakarusa Indians, showed the G.H.S. Cagers how to play ball in a 62-48 victory. The Redskins had another night of slow ball. BLAZERS EXTEND STREAK BY WHIPPING REDSKINS, 68-56 The slow-starting G.H.S. Cagers lost to their rival 68-5 6. Staging a rally in the final quarter, the ' Skins outscored the Elkhart giants, 23-15, but to no avail. SLICERS DOWN G.H.S. REDSKINS, 46-43 The LaPorte Sheers left the Goshen Red- skins in the ENIHSC cellar by a 46-43 win. The game was knotted five times in the sec- ond half, but the Redskins couldn ' t rally in the final minutes. Flip Nofzinger was top man, hitting 14. COMETS CLIP G.H.S. FROM FOUL LINE, 54-48 The Redskins were cut down from the charity strip by the Kendallville Comets, 54-48. The team outscored their foes in bas- kets 18-13, but were hampered by 30 fouls called against them. WILDCATS CLAW G.H.S. REDSKINS, 60-53 The South Bend Riley Wildcats rapped the Goshen Redskins in our longest game of the season, 60-5 3. Sixty fouls were called, 34 against each team. The Redskins began a rally in the final quarter, but it fell short. REDSKINS BOW TO MAROONS, 76-66 The Goshen Cagers played host to the red- hot Mishawaka Maroons and came out on the short end of a 76-66 game. The team was really hepped up the first quarter, hit- ting 2 3 of their shots to lead 19-12. The Maroons quickly recovere d with a 28 point lead in the second quarter. Left to right: ROW I — Jlm Wellington, Bob Yoder, Gene Inbody. ROW II — Jerry Butcher, Kenny Gulp, Bob Niccum, manager, Doug Corporon, Ronnie Baumgarten. ROW III — Dave Volheim, Paul Hinckley, Mark Maire, Larry Essig, Jim Wright, Bernard Gripe. This page sponsored by Lucile Dress Shop Logan Monumeut 23 Left to right: ROW I — Bruce Anglemeyer, Delbert Oswald, Charles Gulp, Fred Osborn, Keith Veach, Dick Penn, Carlton Grotrian. ROW II — Ronnie Hachet, manager, Jim Harley, Don Goss, Larry Rowe, Sam Delcamp, Ed Smoker, John Tiegler, Jim Berkey, Dick Kitson, manager. ROW III — Karl Hostetler, Dave McQuillian Wesly Smith, Tom Sovine, Jim Fricke, Jerry Keim, Bob Wellington, Stanley King, Terry Miller. SECTIONAL TOURNEY REDSKINS NIP CUBS SECOND TIME, 62-58 The New Paris Cubs managed to keep up with the Goshen Redskins, but weren ' t able to pass them as the local five knocked them from the sectional, 62-58, on the Nappanee floor. The Redskins sank 6 straight free throws in the final seconds to cinch the game. REDSKINS EDGE JIMMIES, 61-56 The inspired Goshen Cagers won their second tournament victory and doubled the season ' s win record at the cost of Jimtown, 61-56. After trailing 10-1, the Redskins came rolling back to lead at the half, 32-30. Phil Nofzinger took scoring honors with 17 points. BLAZERS BURY REDSKINS, 79-51 Playing in the final game of the sectional tournament for the first time in 10 years, the Goshen Redskins fell again to their rival, the Elkhart Blue Blazers, 79-51. The Blaz- ers could not be stopped. E. N. I. H. S. C. FINAL STANDINGS Won Fort Wayne North Side- Michigan City Elkhart 7 7 South Bend Washington 6 Mishawaka 6 Lost Won Lost 1 South Bend CentraL._.. 5 4 2 South Bend Adams 3 6 2 South Bend Riley 2 7 3 LaPorte 1 8 3 Goshen 9 This page sponsored by Bradford ' s Grocery Goshen Floral Shop 24 TENNIS Under the very able coaching of Tom Sovlne the 1953 tennis squad ' s fall conference record resulted in 7 wins and 1 loss. Finishing second in the N.I.H.S.C. Eastern Division, the racketeers were led by five grad- uating seniors: Larry Yoder, Junior Durr, John Wea- ver, Edson Ulery, and Bob Backus. Two sophomores, Bob Sherman and Bob Yoder, both gained valuable experience and will see action next season. Between twelve and fifteen freshmen and sophomore boys are expected to try out for berths on the squad next year. SEASON ' S RECORD G.H.S. G.H.S. G.H.S. G.H.S.. G.H.S.. G.H.S.. G.H.S.. G.H.S. 3 S.B. Riley 2 4 LaPorte 1 4 Michigan City 1 3 S.B. John Adams 2 3 S.B. Central 2 4 F.W. North Side 1 4 Mishawaka 1 2 Elkhart 3 et Lyui nose Lytd KecorM Left to right: ROW I — Bob Sherman, Junior Durr, Edson Ulery, Bob Yoder. ROW 11 — Mr. Sovine, coach, John Weaver, Bob Backus, Larry Yoder. This page sponsored by Maple City Ice Cream Co. Casey ' s Food Market 25 CROSS COUNTRY Goshen High School enjoyed one of its best seasons in cross country this year. During the regular events of the season they won five, lost three, and tied one. In the sectional tournament we defeated Elkhart, who had bested us previously, although we were nosed out by Warsaw. At the state tournament the G.H.S. runners placed 1 5 th, above rival Warsaw. The team tied Elkhart for third in the conference. The boys who represented us at the state were Randy Oswald, Marty Bassett, Gerald Edwards, Clayton Emmert, Dick Hinckley, Bing Pratt, and Roger Sheets. Left to right: ROW I — Gerald Edwards, Roger Sheets, Randy Oswald, Marty Bassett. ROW II — Dick Hinckley, Clayton Emmert, Mr. Clason, coach. Bmg Pratt, Bernard Gripe. SEASON ' S RECORD G.H.S 3 3 Elkhart 24 G.H.S 2 8 LaPorte 29 G.H.S 25 South Bend Central 30 G.H.S 21 Michigan City 37 G.H.S. 39 Fort Wayne North Side. 19 G.H.S 19 South Bend John Adams 3 8 G.H.S 28 Warsaw 28 G.H.S 26 South Bend Riley 29 G.H.S 37 Mishawaka 21 12th in conference meet at LaPorte 3rd in sectional meet at Mishawaka 15 th in state meet at Indianapolis This page sponsored by Dr. Baxter Atz Furniture Company 26 TRACK 195 3 RECORD The Goshen Red Ramblers had one of their best seasons in 195 3. Three records fell before the team: Pug Hoover ' s 21.3 in the 180 yard low hurdles, Bing Pratt ' s 22.8 in the 220 yard dash, and the half-mile relay team (Lynn Smalley, Doug Naylor, Pug Hoover, and Bing Pratt) ran their specialty in 1:34.2. The Ramblers were victorious in all of their six dual meets. The half- mile relay team was Goshen ' s first representative in the state in several years. 1954 RECORD The 1954 track season promised to be a good one for the G.H.S. team. This year ' s schedule included the following highlights: April 17 Goshen Relays Eastern Division Conference Sectional Regional State Besides these the team had 7 dual meets and 1 triangular. May 24 30 7 15 22 Out Of S eatk Lett to right; ROW 1— Uiiif; I ' r.ut, 1 I lllKkl.A, I Mill Sni.il Ucan Oorsuch. Thh page sponsored by Ererett ' s Royal Blue Foods American Laundry 27 GOSHEN RELAYS CLASS A Froebel, Gary 48 Elkhart 46 Roosevelt, Gary 29 Central, South Bend 27 Yi Michigan City - 24 LaPorte 21 Goshen 20 Hammond High — - 16 Warsaw - 15 Hobart 1 4 Washington, South Bend 13 Riley, South Bend 11 Hammond Tech 9 Mt. Vernon 8 Lew Wallace, Gary 5 John Adams, South Bend — 1 Emerson, Gary SENIOR QUEEN REIGNS 1954 G.H.S. RELAYS Peg Berlin reigned over the 1954 Goshen Relays. Her court consisted of Jean Harper, junior; Janet Farrell, sophomore; and Jane Sovine, freshman. CLASS B Rochester 5 5 Columbia City 36 Jim town 23 J a Howe Military 21 Lagrange — 19 Gary Wirt 17 Nappanee 16 Fremont „. 1 5 Vi Kendallville 14 Plymouth 14 Knox 14 Auburn 11 New Carlisle 1 1 North Liberty 10 a Garrett 8 Yz Bourbon 8 Ligonier 8 Washington-Clay 5 Wakarusa 5 Lakeville 4 Atwood 2Y2 Syracuse Portage FIVE RECORDS FALL AT 1954 RELAYS Three records fell in the A division. Don Faster from Mt. Vernon skimmed over the 120 yd. high hurdles in the remarkable time of :14.4. He and Robert Buck of Gary Froebel both broke the 180 yd. low hurdle record with a :19.7. Warsaw ' s little Max Truex broke the other record, the mile run, in 4:29.4. In the B division two records were broken and another tied. Dick Snyder of Fremont ran the half mile in 2:05.3. Rochester ' s sprint relay team composed of Cessma, Wood, Davis, and Hill sprinted the distance in the record time of :46.3. In running the 180 yd. low hurdles. Bob Cotner of Kendallville matched Warsaw ' s Whitey Bell ' s previous record of :21.1. Goshen ' s 880 yd. relay team, still undefeated, snapped the record for the distance by a Goshen team on Foreman Field. Their time was 1:35.1. This page sponsored by Cosby Tire and Supply Fiedeke Dry Cleaners 28 CLUBS Criinsoii 30 Scribblers 31 CoDiniercial Club 32 Toinahaii ' k 34 Hi-Y Club 36 Hoosicr Student Librarian Association 37 Sunshine Society 3 8 National Honor Society 41 G.H.S. Band 42 G.H.S. Orchestra 43 G.H.S. Choir 44 Girls ' Glee Club 45 Euclideans 46 Photography Club 47 Girls Athletic Association 48 Science Club 50 Varsity G Club 51 Future Honieniakers Of America 52 Latin Club 54 Student Council 56 Pan American Club 57 Medicorps 58 Council For Student Organizations 59 29 THE CRIMSON STAFF 1954 Sponsor and Editor J Editor: Jane Gorham Assistant Editors: Kenneth Brooks, Nancy Sovine Literary Manager: Sue Laufraw Literary Assistants: Stephanie Seybert, Helene Schneider, Sandra Cummings Feature Manager: Regina Ogle Feature Assistants: Carol Tingwald, Claudette Bowser, Arline Lockerbie, Joellen Berchiatti, Jane Holwerda Business Manager: Bob Backus Business Assistants: Barry Beer, Bing Pratt, Jim Stemen, Jim Waltz Photography Manager: John A. Miller Organization Manager: Terry Seaman Organization Assistants: Peg Berlin, Mary Ann Gill, Nancy Koerner, Susan Kennedy, Janette Swihart Art Manager: Kay Holdread Art Assistants: Bev Hartzog, Jack Gohn Head Typist: June Wenger Typing Assistant: Marilyn Holtzinger Layout Manager: Leanne Fricke Sports Manager: Doug Shue Sports Assistants: Larry Dubbs, Melvin Stump, Greg Weaver Sponsor: Mr. Allen Moore ber u m remetnt?er u nen Left to right: ROW I — Marilyn Holtzinger, Stephanie Seybert, Regina Ogle, Margie Boyts, Joellen Berchiatti, Mary Ann Gill, Jane Gorham, Janette Swihart, Arline Lockerbie, Peg Berlin, Nancy Sovine, Sue Laufraw, Jim Stemen. ROW II — Claudette Bowser, Susan Kennedy, Nancy Koerner, Candy Cummings, Mr. Moore, sponsor, Jane Holwerda, Beverly Hartzog, Leanne Fricke, Terry Seaman, Greg Weaver, Kay Holdread. ROW III — Helene Schneider, John A. Miller. Dou;: Shue, Bint; Pratt. Mel Stump. Carol Tingwald. June Wcngcr, Bob Backus. Barry Beer, Kenneth Brooks. Jim Waltz, Jack Gohn. This pa c spousorcJ by Salciii Bank and Trust Co. 30 SCRIBBLERS I.cfc til right: ROW I — Judy Gee. Sue Farrington. Maureen Johnson. KO i ' II — listher Pannabecker, Candy Cummings. Leanne Fricke, Iris Koher, Janet Schenck. Sue Laufraw, Arlene Lockerbie, Miss Barnes, sponsor. ROW III — Barry Beer, Joanna Delcamp, Regina Ogle, John A. Miller, Kenneth Brooks, June Wenger, Doris Wortinger, Jane Gorham. could wnte a book OFFICERS FOR 195 3-54 President Regina Ogle Vice-president June Wenger Secretary Doris Wortinger Treasurer Candy Cummings Sponsor Miss Eda M. Barnes The purpose of the Scribblers Club is to encour- age the writing ability of interested students and to give constructive criticism. At the meetings, which are held once a month in the school library, manuscripts written by the members are read. After the reading of these papers, an informal discussion is held, and the merits and weaknesses are pointed out. Some of the activities that took place during the year were two membership campaigns, initiations, guest night, and several parties, including a Christ- mas party. Thh page sponsored by Salem Bank and Trust Co. 31 COMMERCIAL CLUB The purpose of the Commercial Club is to encourage students to participate in var- ious occupations and to promote friendlier relations with the businessmen of the com- munity. The Club was composed of students that have had at least one course in the business education department. Most of the members plan to work in the business field after grad- uation. Meetings were held regularly once each month. Interesting programs were planned including pot-luck suppers and movies. At a number of meetings the Commercial Club was entertained by guest businessmen and a number of alumni who are affiliated with local business and industry. These speakers gave a n insight into the opportunities avail- able in the business world. ake a tetter Left to right: ROW I — Patsy Gorsucli, Linda Smallcy, Marilyn Murray, Donctta Miller, Pat Whitehead, Marlenc Bare, Delores DeFrecse, Sue Stringfellow, Pat Drummond. ROW II — Kenlynn Seaman, Rodean Dykstra, Mary Claybaugh, Sylvia Starr, Mr. Hart, sponsor, Marta Bender, Gayle Juday, Sandy Haberstich. ROW III — Marilyn Holtzinger, Alice Turnbow, Alice Ann Hurst, Donita Overholser, Jane Delcamp, Janet Kauflfman, Doris Kauffman. ROW IV — Mary Joan Douma, Kay Kitson, Linda Hoke, June Wenger, Katielou Ulrich, Doris Wortinger. This page sponsored by Newman Furniture Co. 32 COMMERCIAL CLUB The projects of the school year of 1953- 1954 were: a field trip to Fort Wayne Busi- ness College in the spring; decorating the school for Christmas by placing a large Merry Christmas sign on the front of the building, and trimming several trees in the building; sale of red and white carnations at the tourney and the Goshen-Elkhart bas- ketball and football games; and making achievement awards available to those who acquired outstanding skill in shorthand and typewriting. Since its reorganization in 195 0-1951 the Club has done very well. There are 70 mem- bers. The membership is rapidly growing due to the able guidance of the sponsor, Mr. Charles Hart. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Doug Shue Vice-president Beverly Hartzog Secretary Bonne Bartlett Treasurer Ann Heyde idd S mim Left to right: RCW I — Margaret Scroggins, Gwen Cripe, Mary Lee Barron, Stephanie Seybert, Nancy Weaver, Arline Lockerbie, Janette Swihart, Corine Purdy, Beverly Hartzog, Joanne Winters. ROW II — Patsy Yoder, Jean Harper, Margaret Boyts, Carole McDougall, Mary Ann Gill, Peg Berlin, Julie Stouten- our, Sandra Woods, Terry Bowser. ROW III — Joan Van Ness, Linda Fiedeke, Diane Veach, Ann Heyde, Nancy Koerner, Joellen Berchlatti, Bonne Bartlett, Pat Rowell. ROW IV — Doug Shue, Robert Newell, Jack Gohn, Sally Patton, Barbara Hoffman, Betty Stutsman, Janice Pifer, Betty Dembufsky. This page sponsored by Newman furniture Co. 33 TOMAHAWK Left to right: ROW I — Joanne Winters, Julie Stoutenour, Linda Fiedeke, Margie Boyts, Jane Holwerda, Janette Swi- hart, Peg Berlin, Arline Lockerbie, Pat Rowell, Anita Rule, Susan Milam. ROW II — Janice Pifer, Margaret Scrog- gins, ' Gwen Cripe, Mary Lee Barron, Barbara Hoffman, Marta Bender, Betty Dembufsky, Bonne Bartlett, Nancy So- vine, Pat Dnimmond. ROW III — Lillian Burr, Donna Dorsett, Janet Roth, Joanne Ethell, Dean Gerber, Katielou Ulrich, Rex Schneider, Rodean Dykstra, George Ernsberger, Betty Stutsman, Sharon Nusbaum, Diane Veich, Joan Van Ness, Dick Vance, Sondra Smith, Kay Kitson, Beverly Hartzog, Lora Lee Clark, Terry Seaman, Delores DeFreese, Monna Dorsett. C uedd u aet tm The Tomahawk, is the high school news- paper which is distributed to students and faculty biweekly free of charge. The publi- cation is a member of the Indiana High School Press Association and the National Scholastic Press Association. The staff is composed of juniors and seniors with managerial positions being held by those who have had a year of experience on the staff. All members of the staff are required to take a semester of journalism. Students receive valuable training and ex- perience in journalistic writing, copy read- ing, advertising, typing, stenciling, mimeo- graphing, and management. Thh page sponsored by City Light and Water The editorial staff of the paper writes and edits the periodical; the advertising depart- ment sells advertising and reproduces the copy on stencils; the production department is in charge of typing copy, stenciHng and mimeographing; and the circulation depart- ment is responsible for assembling and dis- tributing The Tomahaivk. Editors for the 195 3-1954 Tomahaivk were Doris Wortinger and Esther Panna- becker with Regina Ogle as editorial writer. Claudette Bowser was feature editor, as- sisted by Marta Bender, Rex Schneider, Mar- garet Boyts, Kenlynn and Terry Seaman, Nancy Sovine, aud Linda Fiedeke. 34 TOMAHAWK Sports editor was Susan Laufraw, whose staff included Dick Vance, Julie Stoutenour, Peg Berlin, and Pat Rowell. Reporters included Janette Swihart, Betty Dembufsky, Barbara Hoffman, Margaret Scroggins, Gwen Cripe, Katielou Ulrich, Dean Gerber, Monna Dorsett, and Janice Pifer. Advertising personnel were under the di- rection of Kay Holdread. The advertising staff was composed of Beverly Hartzog, Lil- lian Burr, Susan Milam, Anita Rule, and Pat Drummond. The production department was divided into two sections: one group composed of typists and stencilers, and the other of mim- eographers. The typists and stencilers were under the management of Carol Tingwald with Arline Lockerbie, Delores DeFreese, and Jane Ann Holwerda assisting. Mimeographing was in charge of Steph- anie Seybert. Her staff included Joanne Winters, Sondra Smith, Janet Roth, Joanne Ethell, Rodean Dykstra, Diane Veach, Donna Dorsett, and Mary Lee Barron. Circulation manager Linda Smalley was aided by Kay Kitson, Betty Stutsman, Joan Van Ness, and Sharon Nusbaum. Miss Lois Kyler is the sponsor of The Tomabmvk. paperd and ao kome Left to right: ROW I — Sue Laufraw, Esther Pannabecker, Stephanie Seybert, Carol Tingwald. ROW II — Linda Smalley, Doris Wortinger, Kay Holdread. Ciaudette Bowser, Regina This page sponsored by City Light and Water 35 H i - Y CLUB IP ■ ! Ill ill III III III ir III iir; I III ir • Left to right: ROW I — Bob Backus, Edson Ulery, Doug Corporon, Chuck Lehman, John Weaver, Mike Schenk, Kohler Champion. ROW II — David Hoke, Phil Payne, Jan LaRue, Jim Waltz, Mr. Schenck, sponsor, Cam McDongall, Joe Bill Swihart, Jim Wcddell, Dick Bos- hart, Jim Huff. aiiiA l5 a aiAiA The purpose of the Goshen Hi-Y Club is to create, maintain, and extend high stand- ards of Christian character throughout the community. Members of the organization strive to carry out their platform of Clean Speech, Clean Sports, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living, throughout their daily ac- tivities. During the past school year, the club has published official score cards for basketball games and has provided ushers for the Com- munity Concerts. Along with the Sunshine Society they have sponsored the Thanksgiv- ing, Christmas, and Easter Sunrise programs. Hi-Y members meet at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday and the fourth Tuesday of each month. After the business meeting, the Hi-Y boys either have a program which they have planned themselves or participate in some sport, such as basketball or swimming. The organization is affiliated with both the State and the National Y.M.C.A. of North America. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President John Weaver First Vice-president Mike Schenk Second Vice-president — - Edson Ulery Recording Secretary. Bob Backus Corresponding Secretary Doug Corporon Treasurer — - -Kohler Champion Chaplain-— Chuck Lehman Sponsor-- -Mr. Stanley Schenck Thh page sponsored by Hettrick Manufacturing Co. 36 HOOSIER STUDENT LIBRARIAN ASSOCIATION Left to right: ROW I — Diane Jensen, Ellin McDougall, Sally Hutchinson, Judy Bemenderfer, Sue Kaminky, Audrey Hession. ROW H — -Dorothy Bailey, Olive Holde- man, Sandra Wheeler, Dorine Hostetler, DeAnn Jensen, Karen Reed, Amy Moreland, Lulabelle Lower, Monna Dorsett, Margie Brooks, Lynn Phillips, Peggy Clapacs, Mary Lee Barron, Miss Barnes, sponsor, Shielda Miller. OUJ 9 oiAJ u orm. Hoosier Student Librarian Association originated on a state wide basis in 1949. The Goshen chapter was organized in the fall of 1952. The objectives of the organization are: to increase pupil interests and participation in library work; to promote friendship among librarians and student librarians throughout the state; to attract good pupil assistants; and to arouse interest in librarianship as a profession. The state meeting was held at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, October 10. One of the projects this year was a coke party for the faculty, celebrating Book Week, November 18. In the spring the district meeting was held at John Adams High School, South Bend, Indiana. OFFICERS FOR 195 3-19 J4 President Sally Hutchinson First Vice-president Judy Bemenderfer Second Vice-president Ellin McDougall Secretary Diane Jensen Treasurer Sue Kaminky Sponsor Miss Eda M. Barnes This page sponsored by Otympia Candy Kitchen 37 SUNSHINE SOCIETY Left to right: ROW I — Susan Huff, Ann Kistler, Sally Hutchinson, Pat Belt, Pricilla Cripe, Jane Ann Holwerda, Jeanne Berkey, Joellcn Berchiatti, Mary Jane Elliott, Dottie Koerner, Janet Farrell. ROW II — Mary Claybaugh, Joyce Berkey, Jo Ann Alwine, Arline Lockerbie, Nancy Koerner, Judy Gee, Sue Farrington, Diane Ganger, Charlee Jo Cosby. ROW III — Monna Dorsett, Jeanette HoUenbaugh, Joanne Yoder, Linda Fiedeke, Ann Heydc, Peg Berlin, Marie Morgan, Pat Drummond, Betty Jo Bechtel, Lu Ann Hoth. ROW IV — Sharon Berlin, Becka Bender, Sharon Alfano, Joanna Delcamp, Catherine Hun- sperger, Tatsy Bradford, Alice Ann Hurst, Marilyn Leer, Sharon Kauffman. ROW V — Nikki Harbour, Julia Cripe, Janet Fry, Barbara Gulp, Donna Dorsett, Carol John, Marta Bender, Kay Kitson, Phyllis Eigsti. ROW VI — Olive Holdeman, Diane Jensen, Norine Boyts, Anita Hursh, Jean Bachman, Lulabell Lower, Marilyn Holtzinger, Delores DeFreese. p. ainuvi the clovidi The Sunshine Society of Goshen High School, with Kay Holdread as chief engineer and seven apprentices, constructed the ' 5 3- ' 54 Sunshine Highway. Road signs, con- sisting of good cheer and kindness, were added to the way during the year to help guide the traveling Sunshiners along the right road. Building began on October 21, 195 3, when new members were formally initiated into Sunshine. Selling concessions for the Goshen-Howe football game was the big financial boost on the Sunshine Highway. Later a luncheo n was attended by the presi- dent and sponsor to learn more about organ- izing and constructing the club. Near Thanksgiving, a Thankfulness sign was the first to be placed on Sunshine High- Thii page sponsored by Goshen Rubber Co., Inc. way when the Sunshine and Hi-Y presented a worship service for the student body of Goshen High School. Service and Charity signs were added next by supporting the Riley Hospital Fund, The Nurse ' s Scholar- ship Fund, and the Crusade to Save the Children Federation. A party, entertaining the Hi-Y members and sponsor at the Christmas meeting, added the Friendship sign to our life m ' ap. In January the Society sponsored a safety program, which was a state project, to de- crease the automobile accidents in our com- munity and on our state highways. Dad to Daughter certificates were given to each girl. They were agreements signed by bot h dad and daughter, by which the girl would have the car when she needed it, provided 38 SUNSHINE SOCIETY she took care of it. The rules for this safety contest were made up by the State Pohce. The winning societies received awards suitable for the contest. Sunshine girls received many extra points through- out this contest. The Church doors were opened for a sacred and beautiful Easter Sunrise Service in the spring. This placed a sign of Community Service on the Sun- shine Highway. After lengthy travel along the highway, in May the senior members were given our gratitude and sent out to accomplish their goals in a life of service. TRAFFIC DIRECTORS FOR 195 3-1954 President Kay Holdread First Vice-president June Wenger Second Vice-president Diane Veach Recording Secretary Linda Fiedeke Treasurer Pat DeBiaggio Chaplain Pat Stroman Corresponding Secretary Rebecca Miller Sponsor Mrs. Robert Garwood witk dundh Left to right: ROW I — Shielda Miller, Phyllis Rowell, Pat Whitehead, Stephanie Seybert, Janette Swihart, Kay Holdread, Judy Weiskittle, Anna Shue, Janet Sheline, Nancy Scheldt. ROW II — Regina Ogle, Linda Smalley, Corine Purdy, Jean Yoder, Brenda Overholt, Sylvia Starr, Julie Stoutenour, Kenlynn Seaman, Janet Schenck. ROW III — Rebecca Miller, Helene Schnei- der, Ann Risser, Patsy Schenk, Jane Sovine, Sara Schrock, Sharon Overholser. Lauralyn Rule, Ellin McDougall, Sharon O ' Neill. ROW IV — Shari Miller, Terry Seaman, Mary Miller, Sally Sorg, Pat DeBiaggio, Diane Veach, Sherrill Mishler, Norma Rockenbaugh, Nancy Vander Maas. ROW V — Carolyn Nelson, Pamela Penn. Judy Williams, Pat Stroman, Sandra Wheeler, Joan Van Ness, Waneta Tomlonson, Elaine Yoder. ROW VI — Phyllis Siemens, Esther Pannabecker, Carol Tingwald, June Wenger, Sondra Smith, Katiclou Ulrich, Julia Morse, Norma Shrock, Linda Mast. This page sponsored by Goshen Sash and Door Co. 39 SUNSHINE HONOR GROUP The Sunshine Honor Group serves as the center of growth and development of the Sunshine Society. It is made up of those girls who work the most diligently to help spread Sunshine and achieve the club ' s goals. Left to right: ROW I — Kay Holdrcad, Diano Veach, Jeanne Berkcy. ROW II— Jane Ann Holwerda, June Wenger, Mrs. Garwood, sponsor. Linda Fiedeke, Rebecca Miller. ROW III — Lora Lee Clark, Norine Boyts, Charlee Jo Cosby, Lu Ann Hoth, Esther Pannabecker, Corine Purdy, Janette Swihart. ROW IV — Renee Sapero, Lulabelle Lower, Katielou Ulrich. ou am wi i 6vin6riiyie ki Membership is obtained by earning a cer- tain number of points. From these members the standing committee chairmen are se- lected, as well as those who help with special projects. Names for officers are selected from the members of this group. It is be- cause these girls take great pride in the standards and achievements of their society that they put forth so much eff ort to obtain membership in the Honor Group. The Society accepts for consideration any suggestions the girls offer for improving the Spreading of Sunshine by the organiza- tion. June Wenger is the president of the Honor Group. Thii page sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 40 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a nation- wide association, having as its emblem a small gold shield with a flaming torch. The organization is composed of the members of the upper five percent of the Junior Class and the upper fifteen percent of the Senior Class. The society ' s major objective is to encourage higher scholastic work among the students. The local chapter was organized in 1946, and its main project is to help worthy seniors obtain scholarships. A national scholarship examination is sponsored each year by the society. It is also in the process of establish- ing a fund for members who need financial aid in order to attend college. Though activities of the society vary from year to year, trips to colleges and univer- sities, program presentations, concession sponsorship, and other worthwhile projects are carried on by the members. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Kenneth Brooks Treasurer Bev Hartzog Secretary Helene Schneider Sfwnsor Mr. Fred Blosser ROSTER FOR 1953-1954 Seniors Doris Wortinger Kenneth Brooks Esther Pannabecker Bine Pratt Sandra Cummings Helene Schneider Terry Seaman Leanne Fricke Stephanie Seybert Jane Gorhani Marilyn Murray Barry Beer Sue Laufraw Beverly Hartzog J ' ni Beaupre Nancy Sovine , Joellen Berchiatti ' June Wenger Dean Gerber Doug Shue Marta Bender Arline Lockerbie Paul Penn Regina Ogle Vivian Amstutz Jim Waltz Betty Dembufsky John Weaver Alice Ann Hurst Carolyn Michael Katielou Ulrich Keadin nun and ntnmaL maiic Left to right: ROW I — Leanne Fricke, Jane Gorham, Helene Schnei- der. ROW II — Bing Prate, Nancy Sovine, Barry Beer, Mr. Blosser, sponsor, Beverly Hartzog, Kenneth Brooks. Thh page sponsored by Nor hern Indiana Public Scri ' ice Co. 41 G H S BAND Left to right: ROW I — Juday Gee, Pat Stroman, Joellen Berchiatti, Sue Stringfellow, Phyllis Rowell, Jim Waltz. ROW II — Lanny Scott, lim Weddell, Tatsy Bradford, Harold Smith, Mr. Brinklow, director. ROW III — Donetta Miller, Dick Cotherman, Dave Wea- ver, David Hoke, Carolyn Nelson, Bill Vosteen. ROW IV— John Weaver, James Beaupre, Gerald Raber, Jack Miller, Karl Hostet- ler, ' Anita Hursh, Mary Ann Gill, Patsy Gorsuch. ROW V — John A. Miller, Roberta Beckncr, Paul Penn, Ronnie Hachet, Dick Bos- hart, Sara Schrock, Jane Sovinc, Becka Bender, Dean Stryckcr, Fat DeBiaggio. ROW VI — Charles McDonald, Gayle Juday, Phil Murray, Sally Sorg, Katielou Ulrich, Marilyn Murray, Jerry Risscr, Marilyn Holtzinger, Diane Jensen, Sharon O ' Neill, Marta Ben- der, Sandra Haberstick. ROW VII — Pat Rowell, Barry Beer, Robert Dreves, Carol John, Juday Williams, Kohler Champion, Karen Rankin, Donna Dorsett, Bonne Bartlett, Sylvia Starr, Peggy Sue Tice, Mary Miller, Carolyn Hummel, David Yodcr. ROW VIII— Nancy Schiedt, Marilyn Leer, Mike Schenk, Jack Shanklin, Arline Lockerbie, Sandra Woods, Ronald Eyer, Ed Nelson, Sharon Hoke, Dick Penn, Jim Huff. _ywza tke band piaued piaui on The seventy-five piece Goshen High School Band, under the direction of R. A. Brinklow, is one of the most active G.H.S. organizations. It has become a tradition for our band to march at every home football game, regardless of dust, wind, rain, or snow, and this year was no exception. Features of the football formations were a take-off on Drag- net, popular TV show, and an Indian dance by the twirlers in special costumes. The band performed at Mishawaka and hosted the Howe drill teams. Under the heading of community service the band partici- pated in four parades, including a welcome for Goshen ' s only Korean prisoner of war. Many band members participated in district and state solo and ensemble contests, winning high honors. The band and orchestra gave a joint concert in Janu- ary, and the band presented its thirty-third anni- versary concert in April. Thh page sponsored by Richmond Wholesale Co. 42 GHS ORCHESTRA The Goshen High School Orchestra consisted of forty-three pieces, and was under the direction of Mr. Brinklow and Mr. Erwin. Music was provided for the Junior and Senior Class plays, the Baccalaureate service, Class Day, and the Commencement exer- cises. On January 21, the annual winter concert was given. It is an annual custom of the orchestra, as well as the other music organization, to enter District and State Music Contests each year. A first or second rating is usually re- ceived, and medals are awarded to contest- ants who gain this high rating. A large num- ber of the orchestra ' s members participated in the solo and ensemble contests this year. In the District Music Contest many received first ratings. The entire orchestra has worked hard in accomplishing the goal set before them by the directors. Each member has achieved a richer and fuller understanding of an art that can be enjoyed throughout life. fjo 6h nnad a If ttacked Left to right: RO I — Marian Weaver, Brenda OverhoU, Ann Rlsser, Julia Schrock. Iris Koher, Janet Schenck. Donita Over- holser, Leanne Fricke, Norma Rockenbaugh, Sharon Overholser. ROVi ' 11 — Marilyn Murray, Karen Rankin, Katielou Ulrich, Gayle Juday, Sandra Haberstick, Sandra Voods, Arline Lockerbie, Donna Dorsett, Susan Huff, Carolyn Hummel. RO C ' III — Charles McDonald, Dean Str ' cker, Donetta Miller, Mary Ann Gill, John Weaver. Joellen Berchiatti. Robert Dre%-es, Barrv- Beer, Pat Schenk, Sally Sorg. ROW IV — John A. Miller, Joanna Delcamp, Sam Delcamp, Sara Schrock, Mr. Brinklow, director, Jim Beaupre, Anita Hursh, Lanny Scott, Harold Smith. This page sponsored hy Kietb-K ' tiey Construction Co. 43 G H S CHOIR During the 1953-1954 school year the Goshen High School Choir was composed of sixty mixed voices under the direction of Mr. R. A. Brinklow. Serving as organist for the year was Leanne Fricke; pianist was Judy Leatherman. Practice sessions of the choir were held every Tuesday and Thursday during the second period. At Christmas time the choir presented selections from Handel ' s Messiah to the Rotary Club, the Women ' s Business and Professional Club, the general public, and the high school. For these programs Jeanette Hollenbaugh, Candy Cummings, Bonne Bartlett, David Yoder, Jim Stemen, and Susan Laufraw sang solos. In the spring the choir gave a public con- cert and attended the Fifth Annual Choir Festival held in Elkhart. The guest conduc- tor was Professor Paxton of the University of Wisconsin. rt t ,, 1 1« m 1 Wd a 6ona in m ' i kea t Left to right: ROW I — Marilyn Michael, Claudette Bowser, Betty Dembufsky, Tatsy Bradford, Harold Smith, Jack Miller, Mr. Brinklow. director, Lanny Scott, John Mininger, Janet Schenck, Corine Purdy, Judy Leatherman. ROW II — Donetta Mil- ler, Norma Rockenbaugh, Terry Seaman, Robert Dreves, James Stemen, Dave Yoder, Regina Ogle, Carolyn Michael, Carolyn Nelson, Charlee Jo Cosby. ROW III — Jeanette Hollenbaugh, Betty Jo Bechtel, Emily Tyson, Martha Warner, Jim Shank, John Weaver, Larry Hartzler, Jane Ann Holwerda, Margaret Boyts, Sylvia Starr. ROW IV — Sharon Bickel, Sandra Haberstick, Bonne Bartlett, Joanna Delcamp, Allan Pease, Larry Dubbs, Greg Weaver, Marta Bender, Pat Rowell. ROW V — Jacquelyn Druley, Carol John. Dick Cocherman, Kohler Champion, David Weaver, James Beaupre, Susan Laufraw, Karen Rankin, Donita Overholser. ROW VI — James Waltz, Michael Schenk, Edward Nelson, George Riddle, Daniel Stump, Marion Eycr, Katielou Ulrich, Mary Ann Gill. This page sponsored by Kline ' s 44 GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB The Girls ' Glee Club is a brand new or- ganization this year. The club ' s purpose is to give a chance to sing to those girls of Goshen High School who are interested. The club was composed of thirty-six voices which included freshman, sophomore, and junior girls. Practice was held each Monday and Wednesday during the sixth period, under the direction of Mr. R. A. Brinklow. During the Thanksgiving program, which was sponsored by the Sunshine So- ciety and the Hi-Y, the Glee Club sang several religious selections. The organization also presented a program before the Music Parents Club in January. The pianists for the year were Doris Brunk and Pearl Bontrager, and the librar- ians were Norma Ackerson and Barbara Shannon. --lyi i a e zon 9 Left to right: ROW I — Evelyn Miller, Shielda Miller, Diane Baker, Norma Ackerson, Mr. Brinklow, director, Peggy Clapacs Anna Shue, Joyce Alwine, Marjorie Brooks, Diane Garringer. ROW II — Barbara Rivers, Janet Farrell, Doris Brunk, Lynn Phillips, Hazel Hess, Sandy Davidson, Carol Detweiler. Brenda Overholt, Loretta Jones. ROW III — Sharon Kauffman, Pat Swart, Pearl Bontrager, Norine Boyts. Shirley Smith, Laurel Lee Henry, Barbara Romine, Marjorie Shrock. ROW IV — Barbara Shannon, Lu Ann Hoth, Maureen Johnson, Nancy Nead. Phyllis Eigsti. ROW V — Janet Reid, Renec Sapcru. Sh.iron Bickel. This page sponsored by Gar Brothers Lumber Co., Inc. 45 E U C L I D E A N S Left to right: ROW I — Jim Wellington, Janet Schenck, Chuck Lehman, Pat Belt, Jim Weddel, Phil Murray, Chuck Straub. ROW II— John Kaminky, Joe Swihart, Mel Stump, Paul Penn, Tom Noel, Phil Rule, Kohler Champion, George Riddle. ROW III — Kenneth Brooks, June Wenger, Barry Beer, Bing Pratt, Mr. Schenck, sponsor, David Plaut, Richard Backus, John Hawks, Jan La Rue, John A. Miller. wo an d u wo av ' e wvir The object of the Euclideans Club is to study some of the phases of mathematics not usually found in high school mathemat- ics courses and to promote the spirit of good feeling among students especially interested in mathematics. Any student who has completed the course in plane geometry or is enrolled in this course at the time he applies for mem- bership is eligible for membership in the or- ganization providing his mathematic grades in high school have averaged B or better. A student having an average below that of B can join if he is recommended by his mathematics teacher. This page spousorcd by tarm Bureau Insurance, Carl E. Backus Meetings are held regularly the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 in the eve- ning. Selling concessions was among the special activities of the year. Three speakers were enjoyed: Dr. Harold Hartzler of Goshen College, and Fred Blackwell and Charles Sims of Elkhart High School. This year sev- eral math students participated in the State Mathematics Contest held at Indiana Uni- versity. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Barry Beer Vice-president Kenneth Brooks Secretary Bing Pratt Treasurer Richard Backus 46 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The purpose of the Photography Club is to enable students in Goshen High School to learn the fundamentals of photography and to improve their work through exhibits and critical analysis. There are thirty-three members this year. Members are appointd to direct the program for each meeting. Their activities include such projects as development and enlarge- ment of pictures and the making of photo- graphic Christmas cards. The Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of each month. The sponsor is Mr. Ralph Anderson. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Jerry Miller Vice-president Ray Rink Secretar) ' - treasurer— Larry Hartzler Sergeants at arms Chuck Straub, Marianne Wiese 6aw half a pkotoarapk Left to right: ROW I — Donald Gross, Tommy Bowers, Dean Strycker, Ronald Eyer. ROW II— Jim Amsden, Dewey Shlve, Tom Noel, Ed Nelson, Larry Plummer, Sidney Griffiths, Larry Hartzler, John Kaminky, Marianne Wiese, Kay Rink, Maria Fried. ROW III — Mr. Anderson, sponsor. Bob Hostetler, Karen Reed, George Riddle, Fred Saal. George Edsall, Sharon Kautfman, Doug Corporon, Chuck Lehman, Dorothy Wagner. ROW IV— David Willig, Phil Rule, Kohler Champion, Phi! Hoffman, Jerry Miller, Chuck Straub, Paul Penn, John A. Miller, Dixie Kettlebar. 47 This page sponsored by Star Tank and Boat Co. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC Left to right: ROW I — Dottie Koerner, Margaret Ann Heyde, Peg Berlin, Janet Farrell. ROW 11 — Pat Stroman, Sandra Foos, Sandra Haberstich, Bonne Bartlett, Diane Garringer, Mar ' Ann Gill, Stephanie Scybert, Joellen Berchiatti. ROW III — Gwen Gripe, Roberta Beck- ner, Judy Bontrager, Becka Bender, Sharon Berlin, Alice Ann Hurst, Nancy Ganger, Judy Gee. ROW IV — Tatsy Bradford, Linda Fiedeke, Anita Hursh, Maureen Johnson, Marta Bender, Shirley Brandau. Pat DeBiaggio. ROW V — Betty Hayes, Roberta Foos, Pat Cool, Sharon Alfano, Lu Ann Hoth. ak e me oml The Girls ' Athletic Association offers girls a chance for participation in, and better un- derstanding of, sports. Being a booster club, the G.A.A. pro- moted better cheering sections and provided colorful signs and peppy banners for dis- play on game nights. Various pep sessions throughout the year were sponsored by this organization, the most important being the traditional snake dance held before the Elk- hart football game. Tbh piigc slioiisorctl by R. aiul K. Service G.A.A. meetings are held monthly, and programs are presented which deal with sports or related subjects. The club ' s social activities of this year included an initiation, two pot-luck suppers, picnics, and dances. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Peg Berlin Vice-president Margaret Heyde Secretary Janet Farrell Treasurer— Dottie Koerner Sponsor Miss Mildred Lemen 48 ASSOCIATION Lett to right: ROW 1 — Phyllis Rowel!, Jane Myers, Pat Rowell, Sylvia Starr, Brenda Overholt, Jean Yoder, Pricilla Cripe, Evelyn Miller, Nancy Scheidt, ROW II — Nancy Weaver, Julie Stoutenour, Dixie Juday, Arline Lockerbie, Janette Swihart, Karen Rankin, Nancy Koerner, Sharon Kauffman. ROW III — Becky Mellinger, Laurel Lee Henry, Patsy Schenk, Pamela Penn, Marie Morgan, Pat Swart, Sally Sorg. ROW IV — Carolyn Nelson, Carol Detweiler, Sara Schrock, Jane Sovine, Ann Risser, Margaret Scroggins. ROW V — Janice Pifer, Judy Williams, Lulabelle Lower, Mary Miller. to the ball f awie SCIENCE CLUB Left to right: ROW I — Phyllis Rowell, Sharon O ' Neill, Dorene Hostetler, Jean Harper, Ann Risser, Helene Schneider, Joanne Yoder, Corine Purdy, Janette Swihart, Joellen Berchiatti. ROW 11 — Richard Fletcher, Becka Bender, Tom Marquis, Marlin Miller, Terry Seaman, Anita Hursh, Sally Sorg, Jane Sovine, Arline Lockerbie. ROW III — Bob Miller, Dean Gerber, Sharon Alfano, Patsy Schenk, Katielou Ulrich, Sara Schrock, Ward Jameson, Ronnie Middleton, Don Pletcher. ROW IV — Gale Leitcr, Bernie Sherck, Kenneth Brooks, Bill Warner, Mr. Wil- son, sponsor, Jim Weaver, Dick Vance, Greg Weaver, Bob Newell. ROW V — John Miller, Richard Backus, Jim Walt z, Ed Nelson, Barry Beer, Bing Pratt. Jjon t let the sta s act m ' i our eued f Science Club is an organization composed of G. H. S. students interested in furthering their goals in science in classes, laboratories, and life after high school. The activities offer a better understanding and apprecia- tion of the various fields of science. The club meets regularly once a month under the sponsorship of Mr. Wilson. Meet- ings consist primarily of two parts: business and entertainment. Included in entertain- ment are programs, games, and refresh- ments. The more serious types of programs consist of lectures and demonstrations given by speakers and advanced science students. This page sponsored by Home Lumber and Supply Co. Scientific tours are made during the year through various plants and industries. This year ' s activities included a trip to Miles Laboratory in Elkhart and the annual field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Bill Warner Vice-president Kenneth Brooks Secretary- treasurer John A. Miller Sponsor -Mr. James Wilson 50 VARSITY C CLUB The G Club is an organization open to all boys earning varsity letters in any sport during the year. The purpose of the club is to encourage more high school boys to participate in athletics and to promote good sportsmanship. The project of the club this year was to start a picture gallery of the various sports teams, hanging them somewhere in the building visable to the students. In these pictures G.H.S. students may see the boys who have participated in various sports. The club members also assist oflScials at the Goshen Relays. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Larry Dubbs Vice-president Kenny Gulp Secretary-treasurer Bob Brown Sponsor Mr. Don Yoder r latum bo ' i Left to right: ROW I — Dick Hinckley, Larry Dubbs, Dean Ramer, Junior Durr, Edson Ulery, John Ceaver, Phil Nofzinger, Lynn Smalley. ROW 11 — Bob Garringer, Stan Warnick, Bing Pratt, Kenneth Gulp, Wayne McCloughen Don Myers, Bob Brown. ROW III — Ronald Gripe, Bob McCahill, Don Beckner, Phil Keim, Dick Cross, Don Morse, Paul Hinckley, Dean Gorsuch, Glayton Emmert, Jim Waltz, Bob Backus, Mr. Yoder, sponsor. Thh page sponsored by House of Hatter 51 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS This organization began in 1934 as the Home Eco- nomics Club, but in December of 1945 it became afiiH- ated with the state and national organizations. The official name became The Future Homemakers of America. The purpose of the F.H.A. is to teach girls to get along with members of their families, to improve their grooming and manners, to become better homemakers and to make homes where truth, love, security and faith will be realities and not dreams. The motto, Toward New Horizons, expresses the purpose: learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. The club was composed of sixty-nine girls and, for the first time in the Goshen Chapter, two boys. To be eligible for membership in the organization each person must be enrolled or have been enrolled in a homemaking course. Jf J L new ' i out were cowiiyi 9 Left to right: ROW I — Kay Rink, Marianne Wiese, Mary Wantz, Barbara Rivers, Ruth Reeves, Ruth Ann Auer, Julia Waltman, Fannie Slabaugh, Patsy Yoder, Doris Waggoner. ROW n — Kay Myers, Charmain Monschein, Beverly Bickel, Darlene Stringfellow, Nancy Tomlonson, Evelyn Miller, Doris Kauffman, Pat Niccum. ROW III — Carol Iffert, Virginia Pippenger, Julia Morse, Waneta Tomlonson, Shari Miller, Sally Patton, Joan Van Ness. ROW IV — Gloria Rink, Shirley Weiland, Mrs. Ulrich, sponsor, Lulabelle Lower, Katielou Ulrich, Sharon Nusbaum. This page sponsored by Golden Rule Drugs Arico Metal Company 52 OF AMERICA One of the highlights of the year was the impressive formal initiation. A speech titled Career was given by Miss Marie Nagov- sky. A chorus composed of Sharon Nus- baum, Joan Van Ness, Barbara Hoffman, Emily Tyson, Betty Hayes, and Iris Koher sang several numbers. The F.H.A. also sponsored the annual eighth grade girls ' tea. Other activities of the year included sev- eral parties and a discussion on Life in Japan by Yuka Shinahara, a Japanese student at Goshen College. The club made money by selling pencils with the 1953-1954 basket- ball schedule on them, and selling conces- sions at football and basketball games. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President JLinda Mast Vice president -Diane Veach Secretary Virginia McCabe Treasurer Jatsy Fryman Parliamentarian Ruth Hosteller Historian Emily Tyson Editor Doris Wortinger Song Leader Barbara Hoffman Pianist Katielou Ulrich District Editor Doris Wortinger Sponsor- Mrs. Byron Ulrich d have baked a cak cam Left to right: ROW I — Barbara Hoffman, Diane Veach, Doris Wortinger, Linda Mast, Emily Tyson, Virginia McCabe, Patsy Fryman, Ruth Hosteller. ROW H — Sandra Foos, Roberta Poos, Barbara Farrington, Darlene Dunithan, Loretta Bryant, Ila Faye Hartman, Carol Detweiler, Hazel Hess. ROW III — Olive Holdeman, Margaret Kistler, Catherine Hunsperger, Roberta Beckner, Phyllis Bolin, Iris Koher, Mary Jane Elliott. ROW IV — Shirley Brown, Janet Kauffman, Jane Delcamp, Shirley Brandau, Betty Hayes, George Edsall, Diane Donavan. ROW V — Dorothy Bailey, Patsy Cool. Joanna Delcamp, Alice Culp, Virginia Eldridge. Thh page sponsored by Noble ' s Shoe Store Plaut ' s 53 LATIN CLUB Left to right: ROW I — Norine Boyts, Mary Yoder, Janet Farrell, Dottie Koerner, Bob Niccum, Tatsy Brad- ford, Sharon O ' Neill, Don Gross, Charlee Jo Cosby, Phil Murray, Charles Lehman. ROW 11 — Pat DeBiaggio, Karen Rankin, Judy Gee, Betty Jo Bechtel, Loretta Bryant, Norma Jean Rockenbaugh, Sherrill Mishler, Tom Noel, Jerry Risser, Jack Shanklin. ROW III — Marie Morgan, Carol John, Doug Corporon, Maureen Johnson, Charles Straub, Janet Reid, Lu Ann Hoth, Pat Drummond, Donna Dorsett. ROW IV — Diane Jensen, David Weaver, Jim Weddell, Joe Swihart, Janet Fry, Amy Moreland, Mary Hoke, Renee Sapero, Miss Shaffer, spon- sor, Marilyn Michael. ROW V — David Plaut, Cam McDougall, Kohler Champion. Jell me the tale of ' A thoumnd yean scarce serve to form a slate; An hour may lay it in the dust. — Byron-Childe Harold NOBILITY FOR MCMLIII-MCMLIV Pro-consul Dave Druley Primus Senator Betty Jo Bechtel Secundus Senator Jim Weddell Tertius Senator Charles Lehman Tribunal Scribe Karen Rankin Monetary Counselor Tatsy Bradford Tribunis-- Sharon O ' Neill, David Plaut, Janet Farrell Consul Miss Mary K. Shaffer Order, cried the Consul of the Senate. Today we have many things to discuss, but first the Tribunal Scribe must read the min- utes of the last meeting. The minutes having been read, it was dis- covered that the patrician and plebian mem- Thh page sponsored by Standard Plating Works Goshen Milk Condensing Co. 54 LATIN CLUB bers of the Senate numbered 114 for the school year MCMLIII-MCMLIV. This meeting has been called to order to plan for the two important events that this year will bring. First there will be the Ro- man Christman Party, which will fall dur- ing the Saturnalia. I believe that a play tell- ing of the freeing of the slaves and a few movies would be suitable. Then we shall fol- low the usual custom of feasting after the entertainment. As for the annual ' Roman Banquet ' , I believe the slaves will entertain us well. Will anyone here be honored enough to move that this plan be accepted? asked the con- sul. Consul of the Senate, I move we follow your plan, cried a tribune. I second the motion, called another. The plans were carried, approved, and the meeting was then adjourned. Later, as a group of tribunes were talking, one said, This year, I believe, is going to be a fine one. The plans for the two events sound as though they will be very entertaining. I ' m quite sure they will be carried out as pro- posed. lonq lonq, Uy Ct(AO Left to right: ROW I — Ellin McDougall, Bruce Anglemeyer, John Tiegler, Nikki Harbour, Judy Weiskittle, Charles Gulp, Corine Purdy, Dean Strycker. Pat McCrindle, Harold Smith, Nancy Scheidt. ROW II — Jaunita Brenneman, Sharon Overholser, Anna Shue, Ronnie Hachet, Jeanette HoUenbaugh, Susan Milam, Kenlynn Seaman, Dick X ' ance, Jim £ ' ellington, John Hawks. ROW III — Diane Jensen, Dave Hoke, Mary Miller, Sally Sorg, Anita Hursh, Alice Ann Hurst, Jean Harper, Dean Gerber, Bill Warner. ROW IV — Jim Fricke, Sam Delcamp, Dick Kitson, Sally Olowecki, Leanne Fricke, Ann Risser, Betty Dembufsky, Marta Bender, Bonne Bartlett, Randy Oswald. ROW V — Bing Pratt, Ruth Michael, Wesley Smith, Marlin Miller, Jean Bachman, Helen Friesen, Janet Schenck, Nancy Weaver, Jim Weaver. ROW VI — Paul Penn, Pamela Penn, Dick Penn, Willard Pannabecker, Barry Beer, Carolyn Michael, Jean Yoder. ROW VII — Karl Hostetler, Tom Patton, Bob Backus, John A. Miller, George Riddle, Lauralyn Rule, Elaine Yoder, Tom Marquis, Ronald Eyer. ThU page sponsored by Dreves Plumbing and Heating Snyder ' s Men ' s Shop 55 STUDENT COUNCIL The Goshen High School Student Council consists of twenty-five members who repre- sent the student body in the administrative aspect of the school ' s government. Five stu- dents are elected from each class to serve for one semester, along with each class president. The purpose of the Student Council is to promote social loyalty, to gain as high a school standard as possible, and to represent the students in all matters. Student Council meets every two weeks with its sponsor. At these meetings discus- sions are held on activities concerning the school and ways in which the school in gen- eral might be improved. Standing commit- tees of the Student Council include Citizen- ship, Scholarship, Sportsmanship, Mainte- nance, Program, and Publicity. This year, the Student Council was not a money-making organization, but, with part of the balance in the treasury, a power megaphone was purchased. The main duty of the Student Council in 1953-1954 was to approve applications for projects submitted by various clubs. Members elected to the Council for the second semester of the 1953-1954 school year are: Seniors — Marty Bassett, Bill War- ner, Regina Ogle, Stephanie Seybert, and Janette Swihart. Juniors — Dean Gerber, Marta Bender, Alice Ann Hurst, Dick Vance, and Susan Milam. Sophomores — Chuck Lehman, Sam Vallance, Bob Yoder, Paul Hinckley, and Doris Brunk. Freshman — Sara Schrock, Norma Schrock, Ronnie Middleton, Marlin Miller, and Ronnie Hatchett. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 First Semester Second Semester President Bing Pratt Bing Pratt Vice president Jim Waltz Jim Waltz Secretary - _Arline Lockerbie Alice Ann Hurst Treasurer Pat DeBiaggio Dean Gerber Sponsor Mr. Tom Sovine Undecided Left to right: ROW I — Jim Huff, Doug Shue, Arline Lockerbie, Mary Ann Gill, Karl Hostetler, Robert Sherman. ROW II — Joanne Winters, Jim Waltz, Judy Weiskittle, Mr. Sovine, sponsor, Pat DeBiaggio, Alice Ann Hursh, Terry Seaman, Rebecca Miller, Janet Farrell. ROW III — Jerry Keim, Kohler Champion, Wayne McCloughen, Richard Backus, Doug Corporon, Bing Pratt, Paul Penn, John Hawks. This page sponsored by Chase Bag Co. Compliments of a Friend 56 PAN AMERICAN CLUB The purpose of the Pan-American Club is to acquaint its members with the Spanish language and customs. It has a membership of sixty students. To become a member of Pan-American Club, the student must be enrolled in a Spanish class, or have studied the language for two years sometime during his high school career. At meetings throughout the year enter- tainment included speakers, movies, skits, a Christmas fiesta, and an initiation of new members, where Spanish became the lan- guage for the evening. OFFICERS FOR 19J3-1954 President Sandra Haberstich Vice-president June Wenger Secretary Pat Swart Treasurer Dorma Dorsett Sergeants at arms Sue Stringfellow Monna Dorsett Sf onsor Mrs. Robert Garwood J outfi of tke bolder Left to right: ROW I — Gwen Cripe, Shirley Swartzendruber, Mabel Hershberger, Diana Baker, Bonne Bartlett, Becka Bender, Phyllis Rowell, Joan Yoder, Brenda Overholt, Nancy Weaver, Gayle Juday. ROW II — Larry Hite, Sharon Kauffman, Pat Rowell, Sandy Haberstich, June Wenger, Mrs. Garwood, sponsor, Pat Swart, Donna Dorsett, Monna Dorsett, Margaret Scrog- gins, ROW III — Harold Smith, Becky Mellinger, Sharon Berlin, Linda Fiedeke, Ann Hcyde, Marta Bender, Julie Stoutenour. Sylvia Starr, Elinor Hallman. ROW IV — John Hawks, Marilyn Leer, Janice Pifer, Sharon Alfano, Carolyn Nelson, Dean Gerber, Iris Koher, Alice Hurst, Audrey Hession. ROW V — Lynn Phillips, Pat Schenk, Sarah Schrock, Jane Sovine. Judy Williams, Diane Ganger, Janet Schenck, Nancy Ganger, Phillis Siemens, Sue Kaminky, Norma Ackerson. ROW VI — Phillip Rule, Mike Summy, Bing Pratt, Duug Shue. i Vm pii e sponsored by Bower s Driic-hi L. Simon and Company 57 M E D I C R P S I ill {■■ M lit : 1 ( I SiK 1 .11 iin-iMH, n Stroman, Helene Schneider, Elinor Hallman, Sondra Smith, Terry Seaman. K.OW U — Anna Shue, Diane Jensen, Diane Ganger, Charlee Jo Cosby, Mrs. Nelson, sponsor, Carolyn Nelson, Betty Jo Bechtcl, Corine Purdy. ROW III — Bonne Bartlett, Joann Yodc-r, Marta Bender, Jerry Donovan, Kenny Brooks, Bill Warner, Dick Vance, Marie Morgan, Lu Ann Hoth, John A. Miller, Marlin Miller, Beverly Bickel, Sharon Nusbaum. i e aot iiou undei mu 6mn The Medicorps is composed of boys and girls interested in some phase of the vast field of medicine. The aim of the organization is to pro- mote and maintain high health standards in the Goshen school system. The members furthered this aim by helping in the Cancer, Tuberculosis, and Red Cross Drives. One of the club ' s favorite projects this year was the sponsorship of the Singing Valentines. Other activities included trips through Miles Laboratory in Elkhart, and to the Germ-free Laboratory at the Univer- sity of Notre Dame, South Bend. Filmstrips, slides, and movies were enjoyed. This page sponsored by Scott-K ' mdy Radio and T. V., Inc. News Book Store Under the capable guidance of Mrs. Nel- son, our school nurse, and with the support and cooperation of the club body, the Medi- corps was able to carry out a highly success- ful program which furthered the club ' s purpose. OFFICERS FOR 1953-1954 President Dick Vance Vice-president Charlee Jo Cosby Secretary.— Betty Jo Bechtel Treasurer Carolyn Nelson Sponsor- Mrs. Dorothy Nelson 58 COUNCIL FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Goshen High School Council for Stu- dent Organizations was estabhshed in early February, 195 3. The Council is composed of the assistant principal acting as chair- man, four class sponsors (one from each class) , four class presidents, the president of the Student Council, one club president (selected by club presidents) , and one club sponsor (selected by club sponsors) . The school principal acts as an advisor with veto power. The Council was organized with the in- tention of discussing the goals and methods of fund raising projects, granting or denying approval. Before projects are considered by the Council for Student Organizations, they are sent to the Student Council for recom- mendation. The Council for Student Or- ganizations assigns concession rights for ath- letic events, formulates policies for the rais- ing and spending of organization funds, and sets standards and requirements for the for- mation of new clubs. Chairman of this organization was Mr. Robert B. Mathews and the secretary was Kohler Champion. J4ail, kail, tke 9 % « ' ' Left to right: ROW I— Bing Pratt, Kenneth Brooks, Jim Waltz. ROW II— Mr. Charles Hart, Miss Ethel Grogg, Miss Barbra Zook, Kohler Champion, John Hawks, Ed Smoker. ROW III — Miss Gladys Peckinpaugh, Mr. Robert B. Mathews, Mr. Robert Pettijohn. This page sponsored by Sorg Jewelers Honey Crust Bakery 59 1954 HIT PARADE August, 1953 3 1 Seems like yesterday was May! And here it is — opening day. (Gloom) September, 1953 8 Football fans sent up a cheer — We won the first game of the year! October, 1953 5 A strain to every budget brings, Today the Juniors ordered rings. 9 First report cards — groans and creaks — Resolved: To study next six weeks. 22 Teachers had to work today, Happy students got to play. 3 Endeth magazine campaign Seniors took top honors again. November, 1953 13 Junior ' s night to do the buzzin ' Presented Cheaper By The Dozen. 26 Get out the turkey and raise a cheer Good old Thanksgiving Vacation ' s here. December, 1953 21 Time for food and relaxation Two whole weeks of Christmas Vacation January, 1954 2 Holiday tourney — win or lose Goshen always saves the boos. 4 Senior research papers due — Many Seniors home with flu. February, 1954 12 Singing valentines were sung. From acorns, little oaks are sprung. 24 Tourney opens at Nappanee Goshen over New Paris — mighty lucky! 27 The G.H.S. five to Elkhart did fall- Blazers won the sectional. March, 1954 13 Meet Me In St. Louis, a great play Was performed by the Senior Class today. April, 1954 17 Weatherman predicted cloudy days But it never rains for the Goshen relays! 30 That once-in-a-lifetime night of nights — The Senior Prom — Arabian Nights. May, 1954 14 Started by the class of ' 5 3 The Sophomores put on their Variety. 17 It ' s quiet now amid these halls — The Seniors have left for Niagara Falls. 27 Class-day and that Lilac aroma Commencement and that coveted diploma! 28 Vacation starts, and out each door For the last time, goes the Class of ' 54. This liaise sponsored by Barter Metal Company Elkhart County Farm Bureau Co-op Ass ' n. 60 FEATURES School Days 62 Makiu ' Whoopee 64 Dancing In The Dark 66 There ' s No Business Like Show Business 68 The Loveliest Night Of The Year 70 Oh Happy Day 72 Long, Long Ago 74 61 Run, Run, Run Why Can ' t You Behave? STUDENTS FIND IT NECESSARY TO RUN, RUN, RUN TO GET TO CLASS ON TIME, ALTHOUGH . . . Sloic Poke As Time Goes By . . AS STUDIES BEGIN, SCHOOL DAYS BECOME A SERIOUS MATTER . . . E? ■ jT B ■9 l aM H la. . t iji 11 H 0iH B 1 HiF B Hh|| j HS [ ■■■h! ■ H Must Have Done SoiJiefhiitg Wonderful Smoke Gets hi Your Eyes 63 There ' ll Be A Hot Time . . . AND LATER, OUR SPIRITS TO SOARING Buiiny Hop Go, Go, Go 64 Ill The Old Tou ' i! Tonight MAKIN ' WHOOPEE LIFTS HEIGHTS WHILE . . . Five Little Iiijiins Pass That Peace Pipe Courtesy of News-Dcmocral 65 66 DANCING IN o THE DARK 67 PICTURE IN OUR MINDS WITH ALL ITS DRAMA Cheaper by the Dozen, a hilarious three- act comedy, was presented by the Junior Class under the direction of Miss Barbra Zook on November 13 and 14. The play was based on the autobiographical book of the same title by Frank and Ernestine Gil- breth. The story portrays the family life of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilbreth and their 12 chil- dren. Mr. Gilbreth, a noted efficiency ex- pert, has a heart condition, a fact he is keep- ing from his family. He knows he is living on borrowed time, so he is determined to run his home as efficiently as his factory, and get the older children through school as quickly as possible. The girls, not knowing the reasons behind all this, can ' t understand why he regards their interests in dates as a complete waste of time. And Dad is thoroughly horrified when they insist on wearing such scandalous clothes as teddies and silk stockings — the fashion rage during the Roaring Twen- ties. Gradually, with the help of Mother ' s subtle influence. Dad begins to understand his daughters better, and as the play draws to a close, the children realize that in spite of his old-fashioned ideas, their father is whole-heartedly concerned about their wel- fare. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Gilbreth Harold R. Smith Mrs. Gilbreth Alice Ann Hurst Anne Bonne Bartlett Ernestine Susie Milam Frank Robert McCahill Fred- „ _ John S. Hawks Martha Jean Harper Bill - Richard Vance Dan Dean Gerber Lillian- Patricia Belt Jackie Mike Summy Mrs. Fitzgerald Marta Bender Dr. Burton JKeith Holdeman Joe Scales George Ernsberger Miss Brill _ Rodean Dykstra Larry Jack Miller  8 The Class of ' 54 proudly presented the delightful three-act comedy, Meet Me in Sf. Louis, on the evenings of March 12 and 13. The play, written by Perry Clark, was directed by Miss Barbra Zook. Meef Me in Sf Louis takes place in 1904, just as the World ' s Fair is about to open there. The play develops into a hilarious situation when Mr. Smith, a struggling businessman, comes home and tells his family that he has been offered a better job in New York City, and that they will have to move there almost immediately. His five children decide they must take action to prevent the family from leaving their beloved home town. Agnes and Tootie, the two younger sisters, put on their worst behavior and cause considerable excitement. Tootie even bites her father ' s boss in the leg. In the meantime, Rose and Esther, the two elder sisters, are having trouble with their beaus, John and Fred; and Lon, the brother, is in a quandry over Lucille, a girl from the East, and Ida a home town girl. LiFE UPON THE WICKED STA AND THRILLS . . . Most of the troubles are ended by the end of the last act, with reconciliations made between Mr. Smith and his boss and the boy-girl couples, in time for all to enjoy the opening of the great St. Louis World ' s Fair. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Smith Bob Backus Mrs. Smith Peg Berlin Rose Regina Ogle Esther ._-Nancy Sovine Agnes Jane Ann Hoi werda Tootie Joellen Berchiatti Lon Jim Weaver Grandpa Prophater Doug Shue Katie June Wenger Mrs. Waughhop Janet te Swihart Ida Boothby Donetta Miller John Shepherd Greg Weaver Fred Gregory Frank McCloskey Lucille Pentard Jeanne Berkey Mr. Dodge Kenneth Brooks Mr. Duffy Bob Newell The Conductor Larry Dubbs GE 69 Som-e Day My Prince Will Come That Old Gang . . . AND OUR THE LOVELIEST Three O ' Clock In The Morning 70 Of Mine PROM NIGHT NIGHT OF THE YEAR . . . ]nst We Two If I Had A Talking Picture Of You 71 Stay As Sweet As You Are Oh, You Beautiful Doll . AND WE FIND OURSELVES OF BLUC SKIES Undecided Perspiration stands out upon the foreheads of determined athletes hop- ing for a victory, as they strain hard- ened muscles for one point to add to a soaring record. The lovely queen and her court reign over a cold, wet day in long coats, cov- ering radiant formal attire. No com- plaint is heard from her as she gracious- ly presents the athletes with their well-earned rewards and a cordial smile. A faithful crowd directs its gaze from one relay activity to another, al- ternating its interest from the sporting contests to the graceful movements of the stately queen. All of this is just another anxiously- awaited activity in which G.H.S. stu- dents partake annually. 72 Sons Of Tlic Bniii PRAISING THE EXISTENCE FOR THE ' 53 RELAYS . . . Oh, Happy Day 73 Make Believe ALL THESE THINGS REMIND US OF SCHOOL DAYS AND THE MEMORY IS WONDERFUL Thou Swell 74 FACULTY Superin tendent 76 Principal 76 School Board 76 Office of Principal 77 Office of Superintendent 77 Faculty 78 Service Staff 81 75 Robert B. Weaver Siiperiutendeiit Goshen City Schools Thomas J. Starr Principal Goshen High School Mr. Starr Mr. Weaver SCHOOL BOARD Left to right: Richard G. Bigler, Bernard J. Gill, Robert B. Weaver, Mrs. E. L. Hay, R. W. Kintigh, John U. Hawks. Th ' n page sponsored by Salem Insurance Agency Inc. 76 OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL MRS. L R TL SMITH Secretary and Clerk OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT MADEL -K NELSON Stenographer ROBERTA RO i. ELL Secretary HAZEL RUSSELL Bookkeeper Tbis page sponsored by SaUm iwsarjnrf -V£fwo - 77 GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CHARLES F. HART HAROLD KASTNER LOIS KYLER MILDRED LEMEN This page sponsored by Carl ' s Coffee Cup Evangeline Shop 78 GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY ALLEN W. MOORE ■ ' m ' i i ROBERT B. 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BEMENDERFER JESSE OTT This page sponsored by Jack ' N ' fill Shoppe Stiver ' s Furniture Co. 81 CHEMICAL FORMULA NATURAL HABITAT PROPERTIES robert b. newell rober gray studebaker desirious of a desirable element Stephanie kay seybert steph ' 34 chevy desirable element arline mae lockerbie mabes west goshcn does not support combustion, but burns readily william d. warner w w wawasee } } barrett lynn beer barry the library reacts with books to form knowledge joellen marie bcrchiatti jody purdue minute element with powerful reaction wilbur klopfenstcin kloppic the farm strange composite roger 1. cripe sheriff county jail agreeable richard alfred Hinckley reverend janie ' s house mild Jeanne elizabeth berkey jeb discovered, reported, but not confirmed force of great attraction Icannc ruth fricke lee hither and yon inexhaustible element of great usefulness richard campbell woody } 5 great volume of unknown substance donabel rosezelle rosie elk town ! ! Wayne mccloughcn red gyrab violent reaction when irritated lynn smalley small-man Jackie ' s disturbing to female equilibrium Judith kathcrinc linfor jude hodge-podge lodge sweet and steady James p. waltz, iii jim duck blind element-about-town mary ann gill mortz at the mailbox soothing to the eye lyda patricia gabbard gabbie kaintucky soothing to the eye and ear margaret ann boyts margie gj 80 very sweet, slightly unstable Susan jane kenncdy the kecd 1012 south seventh one of the most active of ' 54 chemicals Sandra ann cummings candy de pauw extremely low melting point gregory allan weaver weav elk ' s lodge mixture James robert weaver wea-wca elk ' s lodge mixture CLASS CHEMICALS OF ' 54 This page sponsored by Merit Shoe Store Goshen Book Store 82 CLASSES Senior Class 84 Junior Class 94 Sophomore Class 98 Freshman Class 100 83 MISS ETHEL GROGG MR. RALPH J. ANDERSON President Jim Waltz Vice-president Lynn Smalley Secretary Joellen Berchiatti Treasurer Margaret Berlin Sergeants at arms Betty Shupp Gregory Weaver SENIOR SPONSORS To Miss Ethel Grogg and Mr. Ralph J. Anderson, we, the class of ' 54, owe our deep- est appreciation for talent and time freely given. Your sponsorship has been competent and immeasurably helpful. This page sponsored by Harlan ' s Kohler and Champion 84 SENIORS AUER, DONALD RAY Basketball I, 2, 3; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 4. AUER, RUTH ANN F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. BACKUS, ROBERT A. President 3; Student Council 3; Crimson Staff 4; Euclldeans 3. 4; ' ■G Club 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Radio Club 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; One Foot In Heaven ; Meet Me In St. Louis ; Rotary. BAILEY, ADRIENNE ANNE F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Sunshine Society 1- BAILEY, KENNETH BAKER, ALICE JO ANN Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Sunshine So- ciety 1, 2, 3. BAKER, WESLEY BARE, MARLENE ANN Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 1, Medicorps 3; Sunshine Society I, 3; G.A.A. BASSETT, MARTIN M. Jefferson High School 2. 3; Basketball 4; Cross Coun- try 4; Rotary. BEAUPRE, HENRY JAMES Jefferson High School 1; Sergeant at arms 3; Band 2. 3, 4; Choir 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Rotary. BEER, BARRETT L. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Euclideans 3, 4 Latin Club 1, 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4 Orchestra 3. 4; Photography Club 3; Radio Club 4 Science Club 1, 4; Scribblers 4. BERCHIATTI, JOELLEN MARIE Secretary 4; Student Council 1, 2, 5; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Health Council 1, 2, 3; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Pan American Club 2; Science Club 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 3. 4; Feudin . Fussin , ' n Flirtin ' ; Meet Me In St. Louis . BERKEY, JEANNE ELIZABETH Student Council 1; Treasurer 2; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Health Council 1, 2. 3; Latin Club 1; Pan American Club 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; Sunshine Society 1, 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 4; Feudin . Fussin ' , ' n Flirtin ' ; Meet Me In St. Louis . BERKEY, LOUISE ELATNE Commercial Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3. BERLIN, MARGARET SUE Student Council 1, 2; Treasurer 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Pan American Club 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; Feudin , Fussin , ' n Flirtin ' ; Meet Me In St. Louis . BICKEL, ARTHUR D. Industrial Arts Club 2; Football 1. BLACKPORT, DANIEL LARRY Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3. BOSSE, PATRICIA A. G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Science Club 2, Club 1. Pan American This page sponsored by Newell ' s Kaceview Florists 85 SENIORS BOWSER, CLAUDETTE JOAN Choir 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Pan American Club 2, 3; Scribblers 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3; Sunshine Honor Group 1, 2, 3; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. BOYTS, MARGARET ANNE Choir 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Orchestra 4; Science Club 3; Sun- shine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. BRANDAU, ROGER L. Radd Consolidated School, Iowa 1, 2. BRANDT, KENTON ARLEN BROOKS, KENNETH HERBERT Band 1, 2, 3; Council for Student Organizations 4; Crimson Staff 4; Eudideans 3, 4; Hi-Y 1; Latin Club 1, 2. 3; Medicorps 4; Scribblers 4; Science Club I, 2. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; One Foot In Heaven ; Meet Me In St. Louis ; Rotary. BURR, LILLIAN F.H.A. 1, 2. 3; G.A.A. 1; Photography Club 2; Sunshine Society 1; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. BURT, SHIRLEY F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I. 2, 3; Sunshine So- ciety 1. 2, 3. CAMPBELL, RICHARD Hobby Club 1; Photography Club 1; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Feudin , Fussin ' , n Flirtin . COOK, MARY ANN F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. COTHERMAN, RICHARD EUGENE Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Orchestr; 2, 3; Science Club 3; Rotary. COX, MONTE ALLEN Industrial Arts Club 2. CRIPE, HAROLD KEITH CRIPE, ROGER L. Industrial Arts Club 1; Rotary. GULP, ROBERT D. Industrial Arts Club 2; Photography 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2, 3. CUMMINGS, SANDRA ANN Secretary 1. 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Health Council 1. 2, 3; Latin Club 1. 2; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Science Club 1, 2; Scribblers 3. 4; Student Council 1; Sunshine Society I, 2; Feud- in ' , Fussin ' . ' n Flirtin ' ; One Foot in fieaven . DAVENPORT, NANCY LEE F.H.A. 1, 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2. DEFREESE, DOLORES LOUISE Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Sunshine Society 1. 2. 3, 4; Tomahawk 3, 4; One Foot in Heaven . DELCAMP, JANE ELLEN Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Th ' n page sponsored by Spalding Jewelers Tilley Electric Co. u SENIORS DETWILER, JANET Concord High School 1. DEWEY, THOMAS M. Football 1, ;. DOUMA, MARY JOAN DREVES, ROBERT C. Band 1. 2. 5. 4; Choir 2, 3, -t; Orchestra 4; Rotarv DUBBS, LARRY LEE Choir 3. 4; Crimson Staff 4; G Club 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Meet Me In St Louis ; Rotary. DUNITHAN, EDWARD DURR, CLYDE 0 Club 2. 3. 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. EDWARDS, GERALD R. G ■ Club 2, 3. 4; Science Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track I. 2; Feudin , Fussin , n Flirtin . EYER, MARION ROYCE Choir 4. FIEDEKE, PATRICK Hi-Y 1: Latin Club 1, Basketball Manager 1. 4; Science Club 3, 4; FOX, PHYLLIS JEAN Atwood High School 1. 2; F.H.A. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3 FRICKE, LEANNE RUTH Treasurer 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Scribblers 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3; One Foot In Heaven . FRYMAN, PATSY ANN Vice-president 1; Commercial Club 3. 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1. GABBARD, LYDA PATRICIA Kirksville High Schoul, Kentucky 1; Commercial Club GILL, MARY ANN Sergeant at arms 3; Student Council 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Pan American Club 2, 5; Science Club 3 , 4 ; Sunshine Society 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . GOHN, JACK Band 1, 2, 5; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Stitll 4; Radio Club 4. GOOCH, AUDRE JANE Latin Club 1; Pan American Club 2. 3. GORHAM, JANE PARMELEY Student Council 1. 2; Crimson Staff, Editor 4; Eu clideans 3; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1. 2. 3, Medicorps 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Orchestr. 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 5; Sunshine Honor Group 2, 3; Scribblers 3, 4; Feudin ' , Fussin , ' n Flirtin ' ; One Foot In Heaven . 87 This page sponsored by Baker Insurance Ageticy L. H. {Red) Humphrey Insurance SENIORS GORSUCH, PATSY Band 1, 2. Commercial Club 5. ociety 1. 2. 3. 4. (.RANT, SHARON GA.A. 1, 2; Pan Arr Sunshine Society 1. 2 GRESSO, SONNA JOYCE F.H.A. 1, 2. HARTZOG, BEVERLY ANN Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; National Honor Society 3. 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. HINCKLEY, RICHARD A. Burris High School 1, 2; G Club 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Rotary. HOLDREAD, KAY FRANCES Commercial Club 3; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; ■ ' One Foot In Heaven . HOLTZINGER, MARILYN JO Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club Staff 4; F.H.A. 1. 2; G.A.A. 1, : Society 5, 4. HOLWERDA, JANE ANN Student Council 3; Band 1 Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, Science Club 2. 3; Sunshii Sunshine Honor Group 2, 3, Meet Me In St. Louis ; HOOLEY, THOMAS R. 2, 3; Choir 2. 3, ■ 2. 3; Latin Club 1. : le Society 1, 2. 3, • 4: Tomahawk Staff 3. ■ ' One Foot In Heaven ' HOOVER, NYRA LUCILLE F.H.A. 1, 2. ISLEY, ROBERT T. Football 1, 2, 3; Rotary. JAMESON, WARD HARVEY Science Club 4. JUDAY, DIXIE ANN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. KAUFFMAN, JANET FLOYDEN Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4. KEIM, CLAIR KENNEDY, SUSAN JANE Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Pan American Club 1, 2; Science Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3. KING, DARWIN G Club 3. 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4. KITSON, KAY ANN Band 1. 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. This page sponsored by Merit Shoe Store Meyer ' s Drug Store 88 SENIORS KLOPFENSTEIN, WILBUR L. Rotary. KOERNER, NANCY SUE Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1. 2. 5. 4; Latin Club 1; Pan American Club 2. 3; Science Club 3; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4. KURTZ, LARRY LAUFRAW, SUSAN KAY Sergeant at arms 2; Student Council 3; Band 1, 2, 5; Choir 2, 3. 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1. 2: Latin Club I; National Honor Society 4; Pan Amer- ican Club 2; Science Club 1, 2. 3; Scribblers 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society I. 2, 3; Sunshine Honor Group 2. 3; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; One Foot In Heaven . LEATHERMAN, DALLAS C. LINFOR, JUDITH KATHRYN G.A.A. 1, 2; Photography Club 3; Science Club 3. LOCKERBIE, ARLINE MAE Student Council 2. 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 3; National Honor Society 4; OrcheS ' tra I. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3. 4; Scribblers 2. 3. 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 2. 3; Tomahawk Staff 3. 4. LOGAN, PHIL Commercial Club 3; Hi-Y Football Manager MARKLEY, ROGER G Club 3; Industrial Arts Club 2; Football 1, 2, MAST, LINDA LOUISE F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3. 4. McCLOSKEY, FRANKLIN E. Vice-president 3; G Club 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2; Meet Me In St. Louis ; Rotary. McCLOUGHEN, WAYNE E. Sergeant at arms 2; Student Council 2, 4; Band 1; G Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1. McDonald, charles f. Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 3, 4. McDOUGALL, CAROLE J. Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 5. McKISSICK, MARJORIE ANN MICHAEL, CAROLYN EILEEN Choir 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MICHAEL, MARILYN ELIZABETH Choir 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 2, 3. 4. MIDDLETON, SHIRLEY ANN Commercial Club 3; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Pan American Club 1, 2. 3; Science Club I, 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2. 3; Sunshine Honor Group 2; Feudin ' , Fussin , ' n Flirtin ' . 89 This page sponsored by Goshen Chum ami Ladder, In Edward Ficdcke SENIORS MILLER, DONETTA Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 2. 3; G.A.A. 1: Latin Club 2; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3; Meet Me In St. Louis . MILLER, EDWARD H. Euclideans Club 3; Hi-Y 1; Hobby Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Medicorps 3; Science Club 1, 2. MILLER, JOHN ALLEN Band 2, 3. 4; Crimson Staff 4; Euclideans Club 4; Hi-Y 1; Hobby Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Medi- crops 4; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club I, 2, 3, 4; Scribblers 1, 2. 3, 4; Football 1. MURRAY, MARILYN Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; F.H.A. 2; Latin Club 1; National Honor Society 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3. NEUMANN, HAROLD DALE NEWELL, ROBERT BABB Student Council 1; Vice-president 2; Commercial Club 4; Latin Club 1; Science Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Pan American Club 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1. 2; Feudin , Fussin ' . n Flirtin ' ; Meet Me In St. Louis . NOFZINGER, PHILLIP President 2; Student Council 3; G Club 3, 4; Pan American Club 1, 2, 3; Science 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2; Rotary. OGLE, REGINA DARLENE Student Council 4; Choir 2. 3. 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; National Honor So- ciety 4; Science Club 1. 2, 3; Scribblers 2, 3. 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3. 4: Sunshine Honor Group 1, 2. 3; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; One Foot In Heaven ; Meet Me In St. Louis . OSTRANDER, SARAH ANNE F.H.A. I, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1. OTT, GENE PAUL OVERHOLSER, DONITA Choir 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Pan American Club 2, 3; Sunshine Society t. 2, 3, 4. PANNABECKER, ESTHER MAY Mishawaka High School 1; Band 2. 3; Choir 3; Latin Club 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Science Club 2; Scribblers 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Editor 4. PATTON, SALLY ANN Commercial Club 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4. PAUL, MAX PIFER, MARY JANE Student Council 2; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Latin Club 1. 2; Science Club I, 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3; Sun- shine Honor Group 1, 2; Tomahawk Staff 3. PRATT, GEORGE BYINGTON Student Council 3, 4; Student Council President 4; Crimson 4; Euclideans 3, 4; G Club 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pan American Club 4; Photography Club 3; Science Club 1, 2. 4; Basketball 4; Cross Country 2, 3. 4; Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; ' Feudin ' , Fussin ' , n Flirtin ' ; One Foot In Heaven ; Rotary. PURDY, CORINE L. Band I, 2; Choir I. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3. 4; Sunshine Honor Group 1, 2, 3, 4. RAMER, DEAN G Club 3, 4; Football 3. 4. This pa e sponsored by First National Bank of Goshen 90 SENIORS •jr« ' T!S!5«SBI|p RAYCROFT, BETHEL JEAN Lowell High SchooL Massachusetts 1. 2. ROOKSTOOL, CLETUS Feudin , Fussin . n Flirtin ' ' . ROSENDAHL, HAZEL JEAN Holland High School, Michigan 1, 2. ROSEZELLE, DONABEL G.A.A. 1. 2, 3; Pan American Club 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3; Tomahawk Staff 3. SALISBURY, SHIRLEY ANN G.A.A. 4. SCHENK, MICHAEL EDWARD Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 2; One Foot In Heaven . Rotary! SCHNEIDER, HELENE ANN Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Medi- corps 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Pan American Club 3; Science Cluh 1, 2. 3. 4; Sunshine Society S EAMAN, TERRY ANN Treasurer 3; Student Council 4; Choir 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1. 2; Medicorp 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Society I, 2, 3. 4; Tomaha%vk Staff 3, 4. SEYBERT, STEPHANIE KAY Student Council 1. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3. 4 Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1 National Honor Society 4; Pan American Club 2. 3 Science Club 2, 5; Sunshine Society 1. 2. 3, 4 Sunshine Honor Group 2. 3. 4; Tomahawk Staff 3. 4 SHERCK, JOYCE KATHRYN Commercial Club 3; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Latin Club 1; .Science Club I. 2. 3; Sunshine Society 1, 2. 3. SHUE, CHARLES DOUGLAS Student Council 4; Commercial Club 3, 4- Crimson Staff 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Pan American Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball Manager 2. 3; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Meet Me In St. Louis ; Rotary. SHUPP, BETTY JEAN Sergeant at arms 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Pan American Club 1, 2; Science Club 2; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3. SINK, RONALD SMALLEY, LINDA Secretary 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4. SMALLEY, LYNN Vice-President 4; Student Council 3; G Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Science Club 4; Football 3. 4; Tennis 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Feudin , Fussin ' , ' n Flirt- in ; Rotary. SMITH, MARY LOU F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. SOVINE, NANCY LEE Student Council 1, 2; Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. I 2. 3; Latin Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4, Science Club 2; Scribblers 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1. 2; Sunshine Honor Group 1; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Meet Me In St. Louis ' . SPEICHER, DAVID MONROE Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. This page sponsored by The Proof Co. 91 SENIORS STEALY, JULIA ANN Choir 2, 3; F.HA. 1, 2; Sunshine Society 1, 2. STEMEN, JAMES A. Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Library CUib 3; One Foot In Heaven ; Rotary. STUMP, MEL Crimson Staff 4; Euclideans 4. SWIHART, JANETTE ELLEN Student Council 3, 4; Choir 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1. 2; Science Club 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 2, 3, 4; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Meet Me In St. Louis . TAFT, JERRY L. TALKINGTON, PATTY LOU F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. TINGWALD, CAROL ANN Crimson Staff 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Scribble rs 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Toma- hawk Staff 3. 4. IREAT, MAEDENE F.H.A. 3; Sunshine Society 1. TURNBOW, ALICE JANE Commercial Club 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2. ULERY, EDSON LEE G ■ Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3. 4; Tennis 2, 3. 4; Rotary. IN LEY, JACK D. Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 2; Football 1; Track 2. VAN NESS, MERLE VOSTEEN, WILLIAM C. Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Choir 2; Hi-Y 4; Hobby Club 1; Science Club 4. WAGGONER, DORIS Y. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. WALTZ, JAMES PATTERSON Student Council 3. 4; Council for Student Organiza- tions 4; President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Drum Major 3. 4; G Club 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Radio Club 4; Science Club 3. 4; Football 1. 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Feudin ' . Fussin ' , ' n Flirtin ' ; One Foot In Heaven ; Rotary. WARNER, WILLIAM D. Studunt Council 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Miidicorps 4; Radio Club 4; Science Club 3, 4. WARNICK, STANLEY Student Council 3; G Club 2. 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pan American Club 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; One Foot In Heaven ; Rotary. WEAVER, GREGORY ALAN Sergeant at arms 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 2. 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Hi-Y 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 1; Science Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1. 2, 3; Track 1. 2; One Foot In Heaven ; Meet Me In St. Louis ; Rotary. This page sponsored by Bnngaloiv Gardens 92 SENIORS WEAVER, JAMES ROBERT Student Council 2: Hi-Y 1, 2; Latin Club 1. 2. 3, Science Club 4; Football Manager 2; Meet Me St. Louis ' . WEAVER, JOHN L. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2. 3, 4; G Club 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; National Honor Society 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. WENGER, JUNE EILEEN Commercial Club 3, 4; Crimson Staff 4; Euclideans 3. 4; National Honor Society 4; Pan American Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Science Club 1. 2; Scribblers 3. 4; Sun- shine Society 1, 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Honor Group 1 , 2, 3, 4; Meet Me In St. Louis . WHITEHEAD, PATRICIA LOUISE Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2 Science Club 1, 2; Sunshine Society 1. 2, 4. WORTINGER, DORIS Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Scribblers 3. 4; Sunshine Society 1. 2; Tomahawk Staff 3, 4; Editor 4. YODER, DAVID L. Student Council I, 2; Pan American Club 2; Science Club I. 2, 4; Basketball 1; Feudin ' , Fussin , ' n Flirtin ' , YODER, JERRY Football 1, 2. 5 YODER, LARRY LA MAR Student Council 2; G Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Rotary. YODER, PATSY DARLINE Commercial Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. YODER, THELMA D. F.H.A. 2. 3, 4; Sunshine Society 2, 3. ZEHR, JAMES A. Gibson City High School, Illinois 1. TYPICAL TEENAGER The teenager is the sweetness of sugar and spice, the venom of a cobra, the pride and joy of his elders (especially grandparents), the problem of parents, and a headache for teachers. He is an angel in church, a devil behind the wheel, a menace at work, but more fun than a circus. Teens like crazy music, money, clothes, con- vertibles, movies, little babies, True Romances , Marilyn Monroe, Tab Hunter, slumber parties, comics, dates and more dates. No other female but a teenager can get a tooth- brush, comb, bobby pins, lipstick, gum, powder, com- pact, hanky, notes, change, pictures, taillfold, more notes, pencil, paper, glasses, and car keys in one small purse. No other male but a teen-ager can arise at 11:30 A.M. Sunday morn, have a late breakfast of Coke, potato chips, cake, slivers of pie, and left-over chick- en, and then return to bed to awake at 2 P.M. hungry and still sleepy. And when you, the teen-ager, come home at night after a hard day of flunking tests, there ' s nothing so defeating to your spirits as your father ' s voice say- ing, No, you can ' t have the car tonight. — Claudette Bowser This page sponsored by Bungalow Gardens 93 There is, to life, A greater thought than earth. And if xve live hut for a day. We shall not have passed away Unknown . . For those u ' ho claim the honor Of a ' friend ' Shall remember him forever . . Death does not end A love so groivn. Tom Bowers JUNIORS In the fall of 195 1, we timidly entered the halls of Goshen High School as freshmen. Soon we were surrounded with many new friends, and we found ourselves falling into the swing of high school life. Donned in our jeans and sweat shirts, we vigorously cleaned the school campus. Throughout the year we enjoyed many par- ties. Robert McCahill le d our class in our freshman year. Assisting him were Nancy Weaver, Vice-president; John Hawks, Treasurer; Alice Ann Hurst, Secretary; and Margaret Ann Heyde and Don Beckner as Sergeants at arms. The year passed quickly, and again we were at G.H.S. as sophomores. To utilize our varied talents, we produced Showboat, our sophomore variety show. Leading the class in our sophomore year were Dean Gerber, President; Bonne Bart- lett. Vice-president; Linda Fiedeke, Treas- urer; Betty Dembufsky, Secretary; and Syl- via Starr, Sandy Haberstich, Kenny French, and Benny Shue as Sergeants at arms. Finally, the members of the class of ' 5 5 were rated as upper classmen. Early in our junior year, we reached second place in the magazine campaign and proudly presented our first play, Cheaper by the Dozen. We climaxed the year with a presentation of a romantic theme for the Junior-Senior Proin. Our class officers for our junior year were John Hawks, President; Jean Harper, Vice- president; Jim Wellington, Treasurer; Gayle Juday, Secretary; and Sue Stringfellow and Terry Bowser as Sergeants at arms. Our sponsors. Miss Barbra Zook and Mr. Alvin Warstler, have faithfully guided us through the past three years. Tbh page sponsored by Venn Controls 94 JUNIORS Row I — Amsden, James; Amstutz, Vivian; Anderson, Kenneth; Backus, Richard; Barron, Mary Lee; Bartlett, Bonne. Row II — Baumgarten, Ronald; Beckner, Donald; Belt, Patricia; Bender, Marta; Benton, Dave; Bickel, Sharon. Row III — BilJer, Tim; Bowser, Terry; Brandt, Larry; Brenneman, Juanita; Brown, Robert; Butcher, Jerry. Row IV — Chenoweth, Larry; Clark, Lora Lee; Claybaugh, Mary Ann; Cripe, Gwendolyn; Cross, Richard; Delcamp. Joanna. Row V — Dembufsky, Betty; Dennis, Glen; Dennis, Robert; Dixon, Marie; Donovan, Jerry; Dorsett, Donna. Row VI — Dorsett, Monna; Downing, John Phillip; Druley, Jacquelyn; Drummond, Pat; Dykstra, Rodean; Eldridge, Larry. Row VII — Eldridge, Virginia; Ernsberger, George; Ethell, Joanne; Fiedeke, Linda; Foos, Robert; Foos, Roberta. Row VIII — French, Kenneth; Frye, Glori- dene; Ganger, Shirley; Garringer, Bob; Gerber, Dean: Gorsuch, Dean. Row IX — Goss, Phyllis; Griswold, John; Haberstich, Sandra; Harper, Jean; Hawks, John; Hayes, Betty Jean. f) This page sponsored by Penn Controls 95 ■ w •■- ■v. A A i JUNIORS Row I — Hershberger, Mabel; Heyde, Ann; Hite, Larry; Hoffman, Barbara; Hoke, Linda Lou; Holdeman, Keith. Row II — Holden, Eva; Hollenbaugh, Jean- ette; Hosteller, Ruth; Hubartt, Larry Paul; Hurst, Alice Ann; Iffert, Carol Jean. Row III — Inks, Carol; Juday, Gayle; Kauff- man, Doris; Keim, Kirby; Keim, Phil- lip; Kistler, George. Row IV — Lantzer, Lee; Leatherman, Ju- dith; Lee, Charlotte; Leiter, Gerald; Lower, Allen; McCahill, Robert. Row V — Milam, Susie; Miller, Wayne Eugene; Miller, Jack; Miller, Jerry; Mil- ler, Phil; Morse, Don. Row VI — Moyer, Bill; Myers, Donald; Myers, Jane; Nelson, Edward; Nusbaum, Sharon; Penn, Paul. Row VII — Pifer, Janice; Purvis, Julie; Reeves, Ruth; Rensberger, Dee Anna; Riddle, George; Riley, Loraine. Row VIII — Rivers, Barbara; Rosezelle, Janis; Roth, Janet; Rowell, Pat; Rule, Anita; Sailor, Jerry. Row IX — Schenck, Janet; Schmidt, Bar- bara; Schneider, Rex; Scroggins, Marga- ret; Seaman, Kenlynn; Shive, Dewey. This page sponsored by Elkhart Co. Milk Council C. £. Kaujfman Sons-John Dc 96 JUNIORS Row I — Shue, Benny; Smith, Harold; Smith, Shirley; Smith, Sondra; Snow- den, Arthur; Starr, Sylvia Sue. Row II — Stoutenour, Julie; Stringfellow, Sue; Stutsman, Betty; Summy, Mike; Swihart, Keith; Swoveland. Skip. Row III — Tomlonson, James; Trenshaw, John; Tyson, Emily; Ulrich, Katielou; Vance, Richard; Vander Wey, Orrie. Row IV — Van Ness, Joan; Veach, Diane; Warner, Martha; Weaver, Nancy; Well- ington, James; Whitmer, Nancy. Row V — Winters, Joanne; Woods, Sandra; Wortinger, Carol; Yoder, David; Yoder, Donald; Yoder, Joanne. Row VI — Yoder, Johnny. JUNIORS WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR: Emmert, Clayton Hapner, Glen Hershberger, Freeman Huebner, Larry McKowen, Robert Perrin, Donald Volheim, Dave Wolff, Edith Yoder, Louise TWENTY -THIRD PSALM OF STUDY HALL The teacher is my conscience; I must not talk. He maketh me to sit down; he telleth me there are already three on the floor. He telleth me the whis- penng must stop, threateneth to send me to the office. Yea, though I trieth forever, I cannot keep still; my tongue waggeth on; the threats cometh faster; my doom lieth only across the hall. He pre- parest a seat for me away from my friends; he telleth me I may yet land in the office. Surely misery and gloom will follow him all the days of his life, and he will regret his brutality forever. — Clarion This page sponsored By InJianapolis Engraving Company, Inc. 97 ' ZA - r h ! SOPHOMORES Row I— Ackers,. n, Norma Lee; Allsen, Kenneth; Al- winc, Jo Ann; Arnold, Robert; Bailev, Dorothy; Baker. Bill; Bauman. Don- ald; Bechtel. Betty Joan; Beckner. Roberta. Row II — Berkey, Joyce; Bef leyoung. Raymond; Bickel. Beverley: Bittle. Maradee; Bixlcr. Howard; Boli ' n. Phyllis; Bontrager, Jon E.; Bontrager. Pearl; Bontra- ger, Ralph. Row III— Boyer, Clyde; Boyer, James; Boyts, Nor- ine; Bradford, Tatsy; Brown, Shirley; Brunk, Doris; Bryant, Loretta Ann; Buhrt, Eugene Rich- ard; Burk, George. uw IV— Carr, Shirley; Champion, Kohler; Corn- stock, Thelma; Corporon, Douglas; Cosby, Charlee lo; Cripe, Bernard; Cripe, Julia; Cripe, Priscilla; Cripe, Ronald. ,,„. V— Cripe, Rene; Culp, H;irbara Ann; Culp, Carol loan; Culp, Kenneth; De- Biaggio, Patricia; Deter. Dean; Dykes. Lola; Ed- s,ill, George Franklin; Eig- sti, Phyllis Joy. Row V ' l — Elliott. Larry E.; Ellis. Connie Jean; Eshel- man. David; Essig. Larry Ray; Farmwald. Eddie; Farrell. Janet; Farrington, Susan Roberta; Fisher. Wanda; Fo. , Charles. Row VII — Friescn. Helen; Fry. Janet; Ganger. Diana Kay; Ganger. Nancy; Gee. fudy Kay; Griffith. Sidney; Gross. Donald; Grover, John Wesley; Guthrie, Sandra Joan. Row VIII— Hallman. Elinor; Hamman, Norman; Harri- son. Re- ; Harrison. Sonja; Hartzler, Larry; Headley. Carole; Hinckley, Paul; Hochstetler, Otis; Hoke, Mary Lee. uw IX— Holdcn. Ronald; Hostetler, Dorcne; Hostet- Icr. Robert; Hoth, Lu Ann; Huber, Warren; Huff, Su- san; Hummel, Carolyn; Hutchinson, Sally; Inbody, .ow X — Jensen, De Ann; John, Carol; Johnson, Maureen; Kaminky, John; Kennedy, Ronny; Koerncr, Dottie; Koher, Iris; Lam- bright. Marie; Wantj, Mar- tha. Row XI — LaRue. Jan; Lcath- erman, Bill; Lower. Lula- bclle; Maire. Mark; Mc- Cabe. Virginia; McDoug- all. Cam; Mclntyre. Allen; Meroney. Mary Ann; Mil- ler, Evelyn. SOPHOMORES Row I— Miller. Gary; Mil- ler. Peggi; Minninger, John; Mishler, Sherrill; More- land. Amy; Morgan, Marie; Murray. Phillip; Myers, Kaye; Nelson. Carolyn. Row II — Niccum, Robert; Nisley, Larry; Noel. Thomas; O ' Neill, Sharon, Patton. Allen; Pavne. Phillip; Pease. Allan; Phil- lips, Jacquelyn; Plaut, David. ■ow III— Pringle. David; Pronger, Rose; Raber. Ger- ald; Rankin, Karen; ReeJ, Karen; Reid, Janet; Rink, Gloria; Risser, Eldon; Ris- ser, Jerry. Row IV — Rockenbaugh. Nor- ma Jean; Romine, Barbara Ann; Rookstool. Elizabeth; Roth. Doris; Rule. Phil- lip; Saal, Fred; Sapero. Renee; Schrock, Marcia; Scott. Lanny. Row V— Shanklin. Jack; Sheets, Roger; Sherman, Robert; Siemens. Phyllis; Simmons. Wilbur; Smith. Jayne Kay; Stahley, Jera- !yn; Stautfer. Charles; Stou- der, Barbara Jean. Row VI— Straub. Charles; Straw. Marilyn Jo; String- fellow, Dariene; Stroman, Pat; Stump. Daniel; Sut- ton. Perry; Swart. Pat; Swartzendruber. Shirley ; Swihart, Joe Bill. Row VII— Swihart. Joseph; Swoveland, Jerry; Ticc. Peggy Sue; Todd, Larry Dean; Tomlonson. W ' aneta; Troyer. Junior; Vander Maas, Nancy; Wagner, Barbara Ann; Wantz, Marv Ann; Row VIII— Washburn. How- ard; Weaver. David; U ' ea- ver. Marian; Weddell. James; Weiland, Shirlev; Wheeler. Sandra; Wid- meyer, My rna ; Willig, David; Yoder. Robert. Row IX— Yoder, Joan; Yo- der, Mary Jean; Yoder, Joyce. THE CLASS SOPHOMORES WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR: Albert, Phillip Blough, Don Druley, Dave Herman, Robert Lehman, Charles Niccum, Pat Orsted, Robert Oswald, Ronald Pletcher, Donald Shank, James Stahley, Carl Vallance, Sam Wright, Jim 99 FRESHMEN Row 1— Alfano, Sharon June; Alfrey, Beverly Louise; Alwine, Joyce; An- glemyer, Bruce; Bachman, Jean; Baker. Diana Dolores; Barringer, Rick; Bartow, David; Bemenderfcr, Judy. Row II — Bender, Becka Ann; Berkcy, Jim; Berlin, Shar- on; Blough, Charles V.; Blue. Ernest Paul; Bon- tragcr. Judy; Boshart, Rich- ard; Brandau, Shirley Jean; Brooks, Marj ' orie. Row III — Brown, Konnie Kay; Buckmaster. Larry Eugene; Burr, Nancy; Butcher, Dale; Campbell. Karen Sue; Clapacs, Peggy; Cool, Patsy Jo; Cox. Jean Lauree; Cripc, Sherwood Russell. Row IV — Culp. Charles; Gulp, Marie Alice; Leach. Stella Marie; Culp, Shar- lene Faye; Davidson, Eliza; Davidson. Sandy; Delcamp. Sam; Detweiler, Carol; Donovan, Diane. Row V — Donovan, Robert O.; Dunithan. Darlenc; Eckel- barger, Daniel P.; Eld- ridge. Thomas; Elliott, Mary Jane; Ernsbcrger. Lawrence; Evans. Dennis; Eycr, Ronald Jerry; Far- rington, Barbara Marie. ,o v VI— Fidlcr. John Lewis; Foos, Sandra Kay; Fox, Dorothy Ann; Fr ickc . James; Fry, Terry Lee; Frye, Linda; Garber, El- don; Garringer, Diane Rac; Goss. Donald. ow VII — Grotrian. Carlton Dc Wayne; Hachct, Ron- nie Alan; Harbour. Nikki; Hartman. Ila Fay; Hart- man, Willodcan Kay; Henry, Laure Lee; Hess. Hazel; Hession, E. Audrey; Hite. Stanley Albert. .ow VIII— Hoffman, Philip Grodcn; Hoke, David Oli- ver; Hoke. Sharon Mau- reen; Holdeman, Kenneth; Holdcman, Kenton; Holde- man. Olive; Hosteller, Karl; Huff. James David; Hun- spergcr, Catherine Eileen. .ow IX — Hursh, Anita; Jamcsen. David; Jensen. Diane Elisabeth; Jones, Lor- ctta Jean; Kaminky, Mary Sue; Kauffman, Sharon Rose; Kcim, Jerry; Kettle- bar, Dixie Lee; King, Stan- ley Brenard. .ow X — Kistler, Margaret Ann; Kitson, Richard Al- lan; Knight. Betty; Lant- zcr, Ruth Esther; Leer, Marilyn Diane; Lei ter , Gale Arthur; Linthicum. I. Phillis; Lockerbie. Ralph; Loughncr, Jerry Lee. Row XI— Markley. E. David; Marquis, Thomas; Mc- Bride. Denny Ralph; Mc Crindle, Patricia Ann; Mc- Dougall. Ellin; McQuillian. David Alan; Mellingcr. J.; Michael. Ruth Middleton, Ronnie Becky Ann; Neil. 100 FRESHMEN Row I— Miller. Tirrv; Mil- ler. Bonnie; Miller. John; Miller. Marlin; Miller. Mary; Miller. Mary Edna; Miller. Rebecca; Miller. Robert; Miller. Shari. Row II — Miller, Shielda; Monschein, Charmaine; Morse, Julia Ann; Myers, John; Nead, Nancy; Neu man, Wallace; Nusbaum. Dion; Olowecki. Sally; Osborn, Fred. Row III — Oswald, Delbert; Ott, Doris; Ott, Rachael; Overholser, Sharon; Over- holt, Brenda; Pannabeclcer. Willard; Patton, Julia; Patton. Thomas; Penland. Dorothy. Row IV—Penn. Pamela; Penn, Richard; Pippenger, Virginia; Pletcher, Danial; Fletcher, Gerald; Plum- mer, Larry; Randolph. Ethel; Rink, Diana; Kis- ser. Ann. Row V — Rowe, Larry; Ro ell. Phyllis; Rule. Lau lyn; Salisbury. Robert Scheidt, Nancy; Schenk Patricia; Schoonover, Jen ny; Schrock, Sara; Shan non, Barbara. .ow VI- Shehne, Bernie; Shrock. Norma; belink. Sally. -Shaum, Gordon Janet; Sherck S h i V e . Dawn Marjorie; Shrock Shue, Anna; Sie Roger; Simmons Row VII— Slabaugh. Edna Slabaugh, Fannie; Sloan Dianna: Smith. Wesley Smoker. Edward; Sorg Sally; Sovine, Jane; So vine. Tom; Strycker, Dean Row VIII— Tiegler, John; Tomlonson, Nancy; Ty- son, Bonnie; Vannoster, Bruce; Veach, Keith; Wag- ner. Dorothy; Waltman. Julia; Weiskittel, Judy; Wellington, Robert. .ow IX — Wenger, Daniel Wert, John; Whorton Arthur; Wiese. Marianne Wilfret. Sue; Williams Judy; Wogomon, Sue; Wy song, Denice; Yoder Elaine. X— Yoder. Jean. Barton, Vernon Burt, James Curtis, Donald Dunn, Carol ' « k f% - - 1 C K the dm efi95r FRESHMEN WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR: Evans, Mary Harley, James Feichtner, Dorothy Huebncr, Jackie Forbes, Leon Johnson, Eugene Hall, James Kehr, Gilbert 101 Mast, Dean Mast, Don CLASS DAY CLASS DAY OFFICERS Salutatorian — .Leanne Fricke President Jim Waltz Class Grumble Kenny Brooks Class History Douglas Shue Class Poem Sue Laufraw Class Will Peg Berlin Junior Advice Bob Backus Class Prophecy Candy Cummings Greg Weaver Class Oration Barry Beer Class Song Margaret Boyts Jim Beaupre Valedictorian Jane Gorham Class Colors Lavender and Silver Class Flower Lilac SALUTATORY The Class of ' 54 welcomes you, parents, teachers, and friends, to this Class Day. Today we are going to look back over our four years together and ahead to the coming years. We are thankful to God for the rich opportunities we have had. We are thankful for you who have given so much for us, for the opportunity of educa- tion, for the spirit of freedom that surrounds us, and for the vast technological advances at our dis- posal. Never before has a generation been so gifted. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required. These advantages place a burden on our shoulders. Millions in the world are in dire need of the very things we have in such abundance: life ' s necessities, educational opportunities, and freedom. We are told that these are hard times. The future holds only uncertainty. But throughout history fu- tures have been uncertain; and perplexing problems have always faced men. These are our times, and we must confront them. As we leave this place, each one must consider it a personal charge to share his blessings with mankind and attempt to solve the world ' s problems. Again we welcome you who have shaped our lives this far. We are glad that you have come to share this day with us. — Leanne Fricke PRESIDENT ' S ADDRESS Parents, teachers, and friends: We, of the graduating Class of 1954, take this oc- casion to thank you, the people of Goshen, for your support of our educational institutions. We are aware of the great contribution you have made in providing for the facilities and outstanding instruction which have, in these four years, given us a good wholesome preparation for life. Generally, at this time, there are speculations on how we should solve the complex problems of our EXERCISES society. We hope that intellectual and moral growth will enable us to justify your investment in us. I like to think of our mission in life as one in which we give dignity to each useful occupation whether it be behind the pulpit or punch press. In each human being there is a strong desire to con- tribute something of value to our society. I believe that every person in this auditorium has made many such worthy contributions. Teachers devote their lives to the building of good character in their pupils. Each of us in this Class of 1954 has assimilated much of what our teachers have offered. The true value of this could never be measured in money. The untiring help and guidance of our sponsors. Miss Grogg and Mr. Anderson, have been invaluable assets for which we are all truly in- debted. We of the graduating Class of 1954 have come to the definite conclusion that we could not have been guided through high school by more out- standing sponsors. Our late Roy Kintigh was an inspiration to hun- dreds of boys who attended his classes. His efforts to obtain jobs for his boys and his admonition that they must be good employees giving a full measure of service to their employers were of untold benefit to this community. No monument of stone could out- last nor pay greater tribute to the memory of a good man than will the ideals he taught. It is in this area of human relations that we of the Class of 1954 make our greatest contributions. The world in which we live has become a scientific colossus without adequate braking or steering mechanisms. Size, speed, and power have been the prevailing con- siderations. Perhaps our generation can add control. It is a challenge, a task of many disappointments, but along the rocky road we of the Class of 1954 may reach back in memory and draw upon the inspiration and the teachings of these four years — for Truth, Wisdom, and Courage apply to all ages. It is my pleasure at this time, to present, on behalf of the graduating Class of 1954, our gift of spot lights and stage curtains to the School City of Goshen. These gifts set a new precedent in that we, the sen- iors, have been able to witness their benefits during our last year in school. It is with a great deal of pleasure that I present this gift of stage improvements to the School City of Goshen. —James P. Waltz CLASS GRUMBLE Well, friends, I don ' t know whether you realize this or not, but we ' re here today to celebrate an an- niversary. An anniversary? you say. But I thought this was a class day! Oh, it is, it most certainly and absolutely is, but we have also chosen this day to mark the pearl anniversary of the building of our school. Yes, folks, it ' s true! Thirty years ago, Goshen High School ' s physical structure was at long last completed. Thirty years ago the last windowpane was rattled into place, and the last locker door sprung 102 onto its hinges-ii psiJc Joiin. But don ' t you believe for a minute that just because our school was built thirty years ago it lacks any of the modern conven- iences. Perish the thought! Modern conveniences were to be had in 1924, even if they weren ' t as pol- ished as they are today. Aha! I see some of you out there are snickering at that last remark. You don ' t think they had modern conveniences ' way back then, do you? I see right now that I ' m going to have to name a few to prove my point. For one, they had an automatic heating plant. Or at least a semi-auto- matic plant. Well, anyway, they had a heating plant. Now this heating plant worked fine for six or seven years, until someone pulled the wrong lever. This had an unusual effect on the workings of the plant. It made everything go backwards. The effect was that on warm days, the rooms would be made stifling, and on cold days, they would be chilled. This un- usual, to say the least, condition, was never corrected, and exists even to the present. Another of the peculiarities of the 1924 building code was the placement of the steam radiators. In strolling through the halls of Goshen High School, any casual observer will note that the radiators are placed in close proximity to the windows. Let ' s look at two days at Goshen High, and see what effect this has on the struggling student ' s sad state. First we ' ll take a cold day. The situation here is relatively simple. The scholars (and I use the word in its slop- pier sense) sitting near the radiator, roast, while those on the other side of the room, near the cold-air intake, freeze. That ' s all there is to it. But the situa- tion is more complicated on a hot day. As I mentioned before, the room on a hot day will be overheated by the radiators. Now the poor student, using his basic common sense and his inherited reasoning ability, does the only natural thing — he opens the window. But this does not have the effect that the student desires. True enough that the cool air blows into the room from the out-of-doors. But what is the first thing that the air strikes? The radiators, which are near the windows. Before the air gets into the room to cool the students, it is so warmed by the radiators that it does no good whatsoever. But that isn ' t the end. The cool air which passed across the radiators had another effect — it cooled the radiators. The fur- nace now sends up more heat to bring the radiators up to their standard temperature, which only heats the room more — not at all the desired effect. Advice to inc oming freshmen: never open the windows of Goshen High School on a hot day. (You probably won ' t be able to get them open anyway, because they ' re very likely painted or swollen shut.) But let ' s get back to 1924, and the construction of G.H.S. In 1924, the plans for our building were very advanced, and there were only a few contractors at that time who were capable of reading those plans. Unfortunately, our contractor was not one of the few, and there were a few mistakes made in the con- struction work. How many of you know that Goshen High School was supposed to have a swimming pool? This pool was to be on the first floor. The steam shovel operator didn ' t pay close attention to the de- tailed plans, and he excavated the hole for the pool ten times too long, and five times too wide, Intt at the correct depth. Now what was the result of this? Well, you had to come down a flight of steps to get into the auditorium, didn ' t you? I know it seems fantastic, but it ' s true. The entire Goshen High School building had to be built down in that hole, which was originally planned for a swimming pool. That ' s why Goshen High, although it actually has three stories, appears to be only two and one-half stories high. This gives the students on the first floor the unusual sensation of working in a coal mine. There were a few other mistakes. The chemistry laboratory was intended to be on the first floor, while the auto mechanics shop was to be on the third floor. The reason for this is apparent; most gases which are produced in the chemistry laboratory are heavier than air, and tend to go down. With the chemistry lab on the first floor, no ill effects would be had from this gas. The exhaust gases produced by the cars in the auto shop are heated, and tend to go upward. With the shop on the third floor, this would be all right. But the chemistry lab was on the third floor, and the auto shop on the first, and; if the students aren ' t suffocating from exhaust gases coming up from the garage, they ' re saturated with chemical gases from above. But I don ' t want to make this error appear to be entirely bad, for it had its advantages. For one — the auto mechanics classroom on the third floor would have presented some difficulties in getting the cars to the classroom, while the chemistry lab, if it should happen to explode while on the first floor, it would undoubtedly destroy the entire school. (Cheers.) As it is now, it will only blow off the third floor, leaving the first and second intact. But I ' ve waxed long enough on our school ' s phys- ical details (even though I could give more anec- dotes) so we ' ll now take a quick look at the faculty, after which I shall probably be dragged bodily from the stage. I don ' t have too much to say about the faculty, except that they ' re generally reasonable. Do you realize that a teacher, before becoming a faculty member of our school, must go through strenuous physical tests? Not many people know about this, as it is done in secret. Nevertheless, it ' s true (at least as true as anything else I ' ve said today) . The teachers have a choice of two tests — they must pass one. The requirements for Test One: A teacher must be able to wield a twenty-five foot blacksnake horse- whip at an average of one hundred lashes per minute for not less than three minutes. The requirements for Test Two: A teacher must be able to snap his thumb and forefinger together, making a sharp and harsh enough sound to awaken thirty sleeping stu- dents. Now in all of the thirty years before 1954 that Goshen High School was in operation, no teacher ever tried Test Two. All prospective teachers passed Test One. This year, for the first time, one male teacher passed Test Two, the finger-snapping test. In fact, he passed it so well that he woke FIFTY sleeping students instead of the required thirty. I am, un- fortunately, not allowed to name names. This speech is almost over, and I ' d like to say that if I ' ve stepped on anyone ' s toes, well . . you can ' t take a thing like this seriously. 103 There is one semi-serious grumble that I have, however. We ' ve been kicked around now for four years in this place, and now we ' re about to get out. But have we yet received the final kick? No — tonight that will come, when the faculty will deal the death blow, revealing one of our most closely guarded secrets, bringing into the open a thing that we ' ve kept hidden for years. Yes, tonight, folks, they ' re going to tell you our middle names. Thank you. — Kenny Brooks THE CLASS HISTORY CLASS OF ' 54 There are many different kinds of records: phono- graph records, athletic records, and business records. But in a class by itself is the record of the Class of 1954. On September 6, 195 0, we invaded the halls of G.H.S. — 207 in all. We were unaccustomed to climb- ing three flights of stairs to our lockers and to adjust to the, then, complicated numbering of the rooms. At our first class meeting, we met our wonderful sponsors. Miss Ethel Grogg and Harold Kastner. We elected as our pi-esident, John David Miller. Patsy Fryman helped him as vice-president. Leanne Fricke was to guard our empty treasury, and Sandra Cum- mings kept our minutes. Shirley Stealy and Greg Weaver were to maintain order. Our first project was the Freshman Sweep, which improved the appearance of the campus. A concession started our treasury; and the cafeteria was the site for our first class party, a scavenger hunt. To win a varsity G during the freshman year is unusual, but three were awarded to us — Larry Yoder and Clyde Durr in tennis and Bing Pratt in track. Stephanie Seybert represented the freshman on the queen ' s court of the 1951 Goshen Relays. After summer vacation we wearily returned to the hallowed halls of G.H.S. ; but with a year ' s expe- rience under our belts, we felt more at ease. Rollin Hoover replaced Harold Kastner as sponsor of our class, and our new class officers were president, Phil Nofzinger; vice-president. Bob Newell; treasurer, Jeanne Berkey; secretary, Sandra Cummings; and sergeants at arms, Sue Laufraw and Lynn Smalley. A concession added to our growing treasury. Everyone had a fine time at our sophomore party, a sock hop, and oh, that unforgetable floor show. On the athletic fields we were in the thick of it. Winning G ' s this year were Larry Yoder, Clyde Durr, and John Weaver in tennis; Larry Knight in foot- ball; Bing Pratt and Randy Oswald in cross country; Gerald Edwards in basketball; and Don Auer, Randy Oswald, Bing Pratt, and Lynn Smalley in track. Our variety show, A Fuedin ' , A Fussin ' , and A Flirtin ' , was a success; but just as important was placing our Joellen Berchiatti on the 1952 Relay queen ' s court. Our prestige was raised when Peg Berlin was chosen to be a cheerleader; Joellen Berchiatti, a baton twirler; and Jim Waltz, the drum major. Upon returning in the fall of our junior year, our first act was to elect new class officers. Bob Backus was chosen president; Frank McCloskey, vice-presi- dent; Linda Smalley, secretary; Terry Seaman, treas- urer; and Jim Beaupre and Mary Ann Gill, sergeants at arms. Rollin Hoover was replaced by Ralph An- derson as sponsor. We presented our junior class play, One Foot in Heaven, for two nights, an achievement that hadn ' t been tried for several years. The cast consisted of Bob Backus, Leanne Fricke, James Waltz, Kay Hold- read, Kenneth Brooks, Sandra Miller, Delores De- Freese, Jane Ann Holwerda, Greg Weaver, Jane Got- ham, Beverly Davis, Sue Laufraw, James Stemen, Sandra Cummings, Regina Ogle, Bing Pratt, Stan Warnick, aud Michael Schenk. Fall athletic G ' s went to Don Auer, Larry Dubbs, Darwin King, Larry Knight, Wayne McCloughen, Frank McCloskey, Phil Nofzinger, Dean Ramer, Lynn Smalley, Stan Warnick, and Roger Markley for football and Gerald Edwards, Dick Hinckley, Bing Pratt, and Randy Oswald for cross country. Our class rings finally arrived and were regarded with great delight, even though some were exchanged. The top five per cent of the Junior Class was chosen to be in the National Honor Society. Our representatives were Kenneth Brooks, Bing Pratt, Helene Schneider, Leanne Fricke, Jane Gorham, Barry Beer, Beverly Hartzog, Nancy Sovine, Joellen Berchi- atti, and Mary Ellen Miller. Other athletic G ' s were given to Phil Nofzinger, Wayne McCloughen, Gerald Edwards, and Dick Hinckley for basketball; Larry Yoder, Edson Ulery, John Weaver, Bob Backus, and Clyde Durr for tennis; and Stan Warnick, Lynn Smalley, Randy Oswald, Bing Pratt, and Jim Waltz for track. Kay Holdread was our choice for this year ' s Relay court queen. On May 22, we welcomed the Class of ' 5 3 to Cinderella ' s Ball at the Goshen Elks Club. It was the first all night junior-senior prom to be held in Goshen and was an overwhelming success. We selected Jim Waltz to guide us through our final year. Lynn Smalley was his assistant, and Peg Berlin took charge of the treasury. Joellen Berchiatti took over the secretary ' s duties. Greg Weaver and Betty Shupp were elected sergeants at arms. Miss Ethel Grogg and Ralph Anderson remained as our sponsors. Another ten per cent of the Senior Class was se- lected by the National Honor Society. Students chosen were June Wenger, Douglas Shue, Arline Lock- erbie, Regina Ogle, Jim Waltz, John Weaver, Carolyn Michael, Esther Pannabecker, Doris Wortinger, Sandra Cummings, Terry Seaman, Stephanie Seybert, Marilyn Murray, Sue Laufraw, and Jim Beaupre. In the athletic department we received our share of G ' s. Football gave them to Don Auer, Dick Camp- bell, Larry Dubbs, Darwin King, Frank McCloskey, Phil Nofzinger, Dean Ramer, Lynn Smalley, Stan Warnick, Jerry Yoder, and Wayne McCloughen. Phil Nofzinger, Larry Yoder, Dick Hinckley, Wayne Mc- Cloughen, Bing Pratt, Gerald Edwards, and Marty 104 Bassett collected G ' s in basketball. Bob Backus, John Weaver, Larry Yoder, Edson Ulery, and Clyde Durr received them in tennis. And Gerald Edwards, Marty Bassett, Randy Oswald, Dick Hinckley, and Bing Pratt earned the cross country G. We had many causes for excitement. Our senior pictures were completed. We ordered our announce- ments and name cards and made plans for our senior trip. Then came our senior play, Meet Me in St. Louis. After weeks of hard practice under Director Miss Barbra Zook, we produced a smashing hit. The cast included Bob Backus, Peg Berlin, Regina Ogle, Nancy Sovine, Jane Ann Holwerda, Joellen Berchiatti, Jim Weaver, Douglas Shue, June Wenger, Janette Swi- hart, Donetta Miller, Greg Weaver, Frank McCloskey, Jeanne Berkey, Kenneth Brooks, Bob Newell, and Larry Dubbs. On April 30, we were guests of the Junior Class at the Elks Club for An Arabian Night. By May 17, we were packed for our senior trip to Niagara Falls. We enjoyed three days of pleasure cruising and sightseeing. Tonight as we march down the aisle in our maroon and white gowns and caps, we will think back over the past four years and of the events that have been the basis for this record of the Class of ' 54. — Douglas Shue The Rising Sun As the rising sun from out of the East appears. So we have reached the climax of the years; Unmindful of life ' s storms we upward rise To take our place as monarch of the skies. In the years to come we shall have reached too soon The highest spot of fame . . . sun, at high noon. If we would reach the top in spite of clouds. It is our duty first to meet the crowds Of people who would rise, as we. Some master of the mountain, some the sea. We must strive to find a place beneath the sun; Life ' s quest is ended ere it is begun. Search quickly for fame ' s golden crown, Before that final sun goes down. — Sue Laufraw CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1954, realizing that our school days at G.H.S. have come to a close, feel that all our many prized possessions, unusual qualities, and out- standing characteristics should be passed on to the fellow students of Goshen High. Therefore; being of sound mind and body, we hereby declare this docu- ment to be our last will and testament: Section I Article I. To the freshman we will our general good conduct along with our gracious poise and dignity. May they learn to show more respect for their elders in the coming years as we have. Article II. To the fairer sex among the sophomores, we, the senior girls, will our ability to snag a senior and keep him. The senior boys leave their masculine charm and maturity to all sophomore boys. (This should aid them in capturing the heart of a sophomore girl.) Article III. To the juniors we bequeath our supe- riority throughout Goshen High School. Section II Article I. Frank McCloskey wills his stomach trouble to Bob McKowen, so he won ' t have any trouble getting A excuses next year. Article II. Claudette Bowser wills her ability to go steady with the same person for one year, four months, to Chuck Straub. Article III. Bob Backus wills the headaches of keep- ing the Crimson budget out of the red to next year ' s business manager. Article IV. The senior girls bequeath their all-time record of going stea dy, receiving diamonds, and walk- ing down the aisle, all in a year ' s time, to the future seniors. Article V. Patsy Yoder and Stephanie Seybert will their shortness to those tall, towering freshmen girls. (Don ' t fight — it will be divided equally among you.) Article VI. Stan Warnick bequeaths his masculine ability to grow a beard to Dean Gerber. Article VII. The chemistry class wills two flasks, six test tubes, and one bunsen burner to all future Einsteins. (We ' d will more, but due to our ex- perimental minds — BOOM!) Article VIII. Janette Swihart and Sue Laufraw will their ability to cut a class without getting caught to anyone else having fourth period study. Article IX. The senior linemen will a G to any underclassmen who has the courage to stand up under Pete ' s rugged calisthenics. (Especially during the hot month of August.) Article X. Jim Waltz bequeaths his fire-engine red suspenders to Dean Deter. (We hope he makes use of them!) Article XI. Dick Cotherman and Tilt Yoder will their patience, understanding, and loyalty to any other boy who is sharing his favorite girl. Article XII. The various senior girls who go steady with Elkhart boys will the vim, vigor, and vitality, necessary to cheer for two teams in the sectional finals, to all girls with that Elkhart gleam in their eye. (This is one way you can ' t lose.) Article XIII. To all incoming freshmen that are musically inclined, Jim Beaupre bequeaths his rare musical talent. (May they win as many medals as he has.) Article XIV. Nancy Koerner wills her sweet, un- affected disposition to Phyllis Bolin. Article XV. Leadership and campaign ability are the assets Bing Pratt has to offer to anyone who will assume the responsibility of being Student Council president for two consecutive terms. Article XVI. Shirley Middleton wills her boisterous yelling at the basketball games to those silent fans scattered throughout the gym. Article XVII. Bob Newell bequeaths his senior cords, with their faint yellow background, to anyone 105 taking Senior English next fall. (Miss Zook just loves to read the inscriptions.) Article XVIII. Jim Stemen and Greg Weaver re- linquish their positions in the barbershop quartette to Pete Miller and Larry Mouse Hubartt. (This should sound great?) Article XIX. Doug Shue bequeaths his old ' 3 6 jalopy to Dave Plaut. (It ' ll be quite a change from his ' 51 Buick convertible.) Article XX. The stage crew of Meet Me in St. Louis wills the manuscript, How to he a Palwr Hanger in One Easy Lesson, to next year ' s play com- mittee. (It might come in handy.) Article XXI. To George Ernsberger, Phil Nofzinger wills his outstanding athletic ability. Article XXII. Marilyn and Carolyn Michael, one of our three sets of senior twins, will back to the teachers and classmates all of the puzzling and con- fusing looks received during their four years at G.H.S. Article XXIII. Barry Beer bequeaths his brain to the biology class for the students to dissect, or rather — inspect. The only drawback is the fact that he ' d like to use it for awhile. Article XXIV. Junior Durr wills those cool-cat outfits of his to Bob Garringer. Article XXV. To Miss Grogg, her bookkeeping students will the many hours spent trying to get their accounts to balance. (She ' ll have quite a lot of Time on Her Hands. ) Article XXVI. And after all of the articles of this will have been disposed of, if there ' s anything left, we wish it used to buy a lie detector for Dart Be- menderfer so that next year ' s seniors can ' t get away with what we did. Section III Article I. To the faculty we wish to state our sincere gratitude for the patience and consideration they have given us. Article II. To our wonderful sponsors. Miss Ethel Grogg and Mr. Ralph Anderson, we wish to express our deepest thanks for the time and effort they have put forth to make our four years at Goshen High School so memorable. This being the extent of our last will and testa- ment, we, the Class of 1954, hereby set our hand and seal on this twenty-seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty four. We, do hereby, appoint Mister Robert B. Pettijohn as executor of this, our last will and testament. THE CLASS OF 1954 per Peg Berlin JUNIOR ADVICE Members of the Class of 195 5: I would like to talk with you today about how you can ready yourselves for the oncoming duties of being seniors at G.H.S. As you already know, a good way to learn to improve is to heed the valuable advice that is freely given by people of experience. Inasmuch as the great Class of 1954 will no longer be seen treading through the halls of this building, my classmates have decided to present something to your class that will never be forgotten. After much contemplation we have resolved to give you a part of our vast store of knowledge which we have gained during the past term. Let us not deal with this problem in a frivolous manner. I consider such a transfer of priceless in- formation a serious undertaking. Graduating seniors usually desire to leave some- thing behind that will remind future students of their class. Evidently a most popular plan for lasting fame during the past years has been the chiseling of initials and dates on the desks and walls of this in- stitution. Personally, I can ' t see that there is any- thing wrong with a tradition such as this. But the administration frowns upon these old momentos, and recently it has been forcing the owners of the carv- ings to remove them with sandpaper. Considering the punishment, I suggest that the members of your class refrain from this practice next year. Perhaps you could start some class project, such as recording the daily witticisms of Mr. Pettijohn. Such a scrap- book could be placed on the landings, where it would provide good entertainment to students and faculty alike for years to come. Some of you are probably considering whether you should take Senior English or not. This is indeed a grave problem, for the instructor insists upon making her assignments as difficult as those of a college course. It is of no avail to explain to the teacher that we are still in high school, because she has made up her mind to prepare us all for college work. We should all be deeply grateful for her concern over our fu- tures, but I think it is only fair that I let you in on a couple of shortcuts that will be wonderful time- savers. During the summer I advise you to start reading books, written by English authors. Now, I ' m not speaking from practical experience, but I ' ve heard it stated that a number of the Classic Comics give a rather convincing review of these stories. These comic books also come in handy later in the year, when you are required to combine art with English by illustrat- ing the works of Will Shakespeare. There are a few unwritten laws that you, as seniors next year, should observe. In the first place seniors seldom park their cars in the customary parking lot along the wire. Rather, they strive to get the prime positions along the gym door and under the most convenient shade trees. During the past year the Class of ' 54 has set the precedent of always having ties and extra candidates in any election. I advise you to continue this custom as it creates more interest and enthusiasm among the class members. Senior boys almost always have dating problems. This occurs because we are in the unique position of not being able to choose among the wide selection of pretty girls that all of the classes offer. For the most part, each individual male has to settle this ques- tion himself. But I do feel that you should strive to keep your dignity by wearing elevated shoes while dating those underclass girls who are three or four inches taller than you. 106 If trigonometry class is held during the first period next term, Mr. Schenck should install a hat rack for the convenience of those boys who always rush into class with toast in their mouths and hats on their heads. The senior year of high school will be one of the most exciting and interesting years of your life. Maintain the high standards that preceding classes have established here in Goshen, and you will be as proud of your class as I am of mine. — Bob Backus CLASS PROPHECY CANDY: ... this prophecy will be concocted by some adders fork, blind worm ' s tail ' an ' worse. Gad- wot of ideas. Its pages are foxed with a small magic — an eerie stain of laughter — which in these times is definitely in the public interest ... — Walt Kelly CANDY: (sigh) Let ' s hope this little book will find favor in the public interest. At last it ' s done — the final chapter of Parodies of Pogo Papers will find its way to the publisher ' s desk in the morning. Glory! I ' m just about all typed out! But you know those nasty old deadlines . . Didn ' t I hear someone at the door? Why, it ' s Greg Weaver; what a nice surprise this is! Let ' s see, I haven ' t seen you since commence- ment in ' 54. What have you been doing all these years? GREG: Well, Candy, I ' ve been a pretty busy man. I ' m a criminal psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, working out of headquarters in Upper Slobbovia. To state briefly my business here in the States; I just talked to Jim Waltz. (By the way, did you know he ' s been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?) CANDY: Oh, that ' s wonderful! GREG: Jim and I have been working on arrangements for the class reunion to be held on June 3, 1964. So far we ' ve contacted nearly all of our 152 classmates; and hearing of your writing activities, we decided you might be of some help to us. CANDY: As it happens, I ' ve just completed by new book on Pogo ' Possum, and I ' d be thrilled to work with you in staging the reunion. What ' s the first step on the agenda? GREG: I ' ve brought along all the RSVP ' s we ' ve re- ceived to date. You may not believe this. Candy, but they come from all over the country. Here is one from Stan Warnick, a general contractor in South Carolina. His letterhead reads Stanley ' s Stainless Steel Settlements . . says he ' ll be here for the big event. Now, Candy, let ' s tackle this job by making note of those who can be present at the meeting. GREG: Hhmmmm . . . yes, here it is! A letter from Jim Beaupre, now with the research department of Honn Harmonious Intsruments. It says in part: ... am planning on attending your class reunion in June if I can leave my experiments on a horn that may revolutionize the music industry — an eight- octave trumpet with a French horn accompaniment. The letter includes a note of acceptance to the re- union by Linda Smalley and Kay Kitson, Jim ' s two research assistants. GREG: Cross Regina Ogle off the list. She ' s just been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the New York Daily Shirker. Her reply says that her new venture will keep her away from the reunion unless she can arrange transportation with Marilyn Murray, Don- etta Miller, and Marilyn Holtzinger — star reporters of the Daily Shirker. CANDY: And here is a telegram from Bill Vosteen, jet plane designer for the Smockheed Aircraft cor- poration. He ' ll fly to Goshen for the reunion in a chartered plane. Stephanie Seybert and Susan Ken- nedy, airline hostesses for Smockheed, will accompany him. Incidentally, did you hear the 6 A.M. news flash this morning about Susan ' s swimming ability saving the life of a handsome young millionaire (I think he ' s in oil) , who fell in a pond at Smockheed Airport? Good work, Susan! GREG: Look at this one. Candy. It ' s from the Keim- Sink Hole, Breeders of Fine Texas Steer — the Largest Longest-horned in the World. The postmark reads Cactus Town, Texas. Ronald ' s and Clair ' s pri- vate secretaries, Mary Ann Gill and Arline Locker- bie, will also be here in June. CANDY : Yes, and I see that Roger Markley and Tom Hooley, sportscar dealers, have accepted their invita- tion. Listen to tbh! For Something Sharp Cool, Look Up Mark Hool. Expert Body Repair Work by Our Trained Mechanics, Wilbur Klopfenstein, Melvin Stump, Roger Brandau. They ' ll all be here for the celebration, so cross those names off our list. Excuse me, Greg, there ' s the phone. Hello, Why of lOiirse. What a shame . . . Why don ' t you call Doctor Brooks? I ' m sure his talents will revive them. ' Bye now, and good luck! GREG: Who in heaven ' s name was that? CANDY: It was Helene Scheider, calling all the way from Schenectady, New York. Two of her twenty- eight children have the mumps, but she hopes the epidemic will be over in time for her to attend the reunion. I advised her to call Dr. Ken Brooks, chil- dren ' s specialist at the Kwazy Kiddies ' Klinic in Schenectady. I ' m sure he can take care of her little girls. GREG: My! Here ' s bad news — This current issue of the Ladies ' Homey Habitat magazine has a big spread on the 1964 Homey Housewife Convention, which is to be held in Elkhart, Indiana, on the very day of the reunion. (That means quite a few of our female classmates will be unable to be present at our affair in June.) These women will be sure to go to the convention in Elkhart: Shirley Middleton, Sharon Grant, Joyce Sherck, Patti Bosse, Betty Shupp, Mary Jane Pifer, and Donabel Rosezelle. Oh, here ' s a juicy bit . . . Janette Swihart has been elected the Happiest Homebody of 1964 . . . and Margaret Boyts has won the award for being the Most Musical Mother of the Year! The judges have unanimously decided that Lyda Gabbard is the Most Hauntinaly Handsome Housewife of the USA! Congratulations, Ladies! I pity the poor hero chosen the Most Henpecked Hus- band, though. The speakers for the occasion will be provided by Marion Eyer and his Forty Fluting Fe- males, the famous all-girl choir. Also featured will 107 be Charles McDonald and his Many McDrummers, now playing at a St. Louis nightspot, by the way. CANDY: OOOPS! There go several million letters on the floor. That ' s right, Greg, be a he-man and pick them up for me. Let ' s see . . . What have we here. ' What a pleasant surprise! I just picked up a note headed The Epworth Memorial Methodist Par- sonage in Roachdale, Illinois — signed by Jane Ann Holwerda. Here ' s a note from another minister ' s wife Sue Laufraw. It ' s sent from the Episcopal Parish house in Ogallalah, Oklahoma. CANDY: Remember John Allen Miller? Now chair- man of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, he volun- teers to pick up Coach Frank McCloskey and head trainer Phil Logan at Louisiana State University. How dare those rebels come back up North! GREG: I ' ve found a reply from Melvin Stump and Gene Ott. They ' re now experimental car test drivers for General Hotrods Corporation. They plan to ar- rive early in June and will be accompanied by Jerry Taft and Wesley Baker, chief designers for GH. Hope they make it around ye old GHS curve without cracking up! GREG: Quick! Let ' s open this one from Bob Newell. Wonder what he ' s up to now? It says I ' m making arrangements to come to the reunion with the Rober- ettes, my girls ' pro basketball team — composed of Shirley Salisbury, Peg Berlin, Claudette Bowser, June Wenger, and Jane Delcamp. CANDY: Say, Greg, be sure and remind me to call owner Dave Yoder at the Peon ' s Paradise, Goshen ' s most elegant luncheon club. Dave has just hired two excellent connoisseurs — Barry Beer and Bob Isley Both men were highly recommended by the Con- noisseur Corporation of Paris. Speaking of food, do you know who prepares the Peon ' s Paradise special dish — Southern-fried Jameson Poultry? GREG: I ' ll just take a wild guess . . . Could it be Ward Jameson himself? CANDY: Right you are, smarty. GREG: I see by this wire that Roger Cripe, private detective for Sammy Speedel ' s Shadowing Service; Dick Campbell, state police officer on the New Jersey Turnpike; and Jack Unley, special agent for the FBI; will all arrive together. Roger mentions that they are all working on a similar project and will just extend their expense accounts to include the reunion. Well, while you type a few of our acceptances, I ' ll glance at this sports page. CANDY: Now I wonder how many we ' ve heard from so far . . . GREG: Candy! Would you look at this news! CANDY: Oh dear, when will you learn not to in- terrupt . . . GREG: But you ' ve got to catch up on who ' s who in the news . . . Arc Ward ' s new understudy, Ed Duni- than, writes that ... two new faces have hit the sports world. Lynn Smalley, after ten years as bull- pen pitching coach, has been named general manager of the Chicago Pink Sox, The Chicago club also has named Larry Tilton Yoder as infield coach. The Sox acquired Tilt last year as a rookie shortstop for the St. Louis Cardstackers. CANDY: These letters must be new arrivals — not too much dust in evidence . . . , Mmmmm . . . You Know, Greg, we ought to frame these signatures. Who would have thought our classmates would develop into such prominent citizens? The following political figures have accepted our invitation: Sir Geo. Byington Pratt, III, United States Ambassador to Middle Mongolia, and none other than the first woman candidate for the United States Presidency — Jane P. Gorham. It seems Jane (or should I refer to her as Her Worthiness?) is involved in a scandalous Washington explosion with the Secretary of Agri- culture, Dick Hinckley. The aforementioned will all be present at the festivities if they are not too involved at the time. Politicians never miss a chance to get a vote, do they? GREG: Not being a politician, I refuse to answer on grounds that it might incriminate me. Getting back to this sports page. Candy ... it says here that Bob ' Butcher ' Dreves is anxiously awaiting a challenger for his light heavyweight match to be held in September. ' Butcher ' has engaged as manager Dick Cotherman, the well-known trainer of four previous heavyweight champions. The match will be televised, and is sponsored by the Fabulous Fur- nishings Company, owned and operated by Delores DeFreese and Nancy Davenport. Abstract furniture designers for Fabulous Furnishings are Beverly Hart- zog and Jack Gohn. The TV sports announcer will be Larry Dubbs. I know those in the sports events are busy, but I hope they will be able to attend the June-time get-together. Any more correspondence to open? CANDY: Only Forty-lebenty-seven letters — as Pogo would put it. This should prove interesting — the return address reads Melancholy Meadows Mental Institution, under Private Management by Carolyn Marilyn Michael, Proprietors. Lady psychiatrist at Melancholy Meadows happens to be Corine Purdy. Serving as Corine ' s four strong gentlemen in white are Doug Shue, Jerry Yoder, Dean Ramer, and Dar- win King. They feel they will be able to attend if suitable outside help is found to care for their pa- tients. Have you any more? GREG: Yessiree, Madam! Get a load of this wire from Marine Paint Products, Inc., New Atlantic City, New Jersey: AM ANXIOUS TO ATTEND REUNION STOP— WILL BE THERE UNLESS I MUST RACE MY YACHT, ' FID ' S FOLLY, ' IN GREAT LAKES REGATTA— STOP— AM RUN- NING OVER TEN WORDS SO MUST— STOP- PAT FIEDEKE. And take a gander at this return, will you? It ' s from Clyde ' s Culpie ' s Corner, and includes a small advertising plug: We Shear Short Pomps — We Cut Crews — We Fracture Flat-tops — We Barber Anybody — Expert Barbering Business by Clyde Durr, Jr., Bob Culp. They say they will be hair — er, I mean here. CANDY: I see by this reply from the Bankers ' Bank of Banking, whose president is Bob Backus, that Bob has contacted all of our ' 54 class members who are employed there. Among these are Pat White- head and Nancy Sovine, private secretaries; Carol Tingwald, Patsy Gorsuch, Bethel Raycroft, and Jo 108 Ann Baker, stenographers; and Harold Newman, Dal- las Leatherman, Thelma Yoder, and Esther Panna- becker, cashiers. Hmmm . . with that banking repre- sentation, we may yet be able to finance this reunion! GREG: The Triple-J Ranch in Colorado, run by Judy Linfor, owner; Jim Stemen, agricultural con- sultant; and Jim Weaver, chief cattle rustler; sends this answer: We ' re so glad to hear of the plans for our reunion. Our 3 50,000 acres keep us fairly busy, but we wouldn ' t miss it for the world. Our hired hands — Mike Schenk, Kenton Brandt, Max Paul, Ed- son Ulery, and Jim Zehr — include their regrets in our letter. Somebody has to keep the Triple-J going in the absence of the ' J ' s ' . See you all in June! CANDY: I have a mesage from the superintendent of the Home for Washed-up and Worn-out Athletes. It says Business is mighty slow. If it weren ' t for Wayne McCloughen and Phil Nofzinger, I ' d be out of business. It ' s signed by Martin M. Bassett. GREG: Oh no, this is rare. Joellen Berchiatti and Nancy Koerner have just accepted positions in Ari- zona and will be unable to attend. They are engaged in the preliminary steps of teaching the Navahos how to weave baskets. And may I present you with two more? Hazel Rosendahl, who has attained world renown for being Champion Woman Weightlifter of 1964, sends her note of acceptance. Also, Gerald Ed- wards will be arriving for the big deal. Just think, Candy! Gerald has recently been made district man- ager for T-X Oil Products in Northern Indiana! CANDY: Whew! Almost finished! We ' ve received two telegrams. One is from Bill Warner, who is taking his internship at Precision Incision Hospital. It reads: PLANNING ON ATTENDING. MY MEDICAL ASSOCIATE, JEAN BERKEY, STU- DENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST AT PRECISION INCISION, WILL ARRIVE WITH ME. The other wire is from the B B Barbecue Haven at Coney Island. Art Bickel and Larry Blackport, co-partners, state that . . . SALES AREN ' T SO HOT. MORE PEOPLE ARE SWITCHING FROM BARBECUES TO HOTDOGS THAN EVER BEFORE. AS A RESULT WE WILL HAVE TO RENT AN AU- TOMOBILE IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE RE- UNION. Do you suppose we should write and suggest they see Monte Cox, Larry Kurtz, Don Auer, and Harold Cripe at the Rent-A-Clunker Service, in nearby Manhattan? CANDY: Lookee, Greg! John Weaver is now a con- cert pianist on tour in California with Leanne Fricke and Donita Overholser, who play the sweetest strings this side of Seattle. John adds this choice conversation in his letter: In San Francisco while playing the Warsaw Concerto, ' the fog got so thick I had to put in several measures of ' Glowworm ' to light up the keyboard. GREG: Well, Candy, I thought we ' d never make it, but this seems to be the last of the corespondence. It ' s from the Pentagon in Washington. Military officials there have been asked by Terry Seaman (responsible for organizing a USO troup overseas) to allow the girls of our class to take a leave of ab- sence due to our reunion. The Pentagon is proud of their fine work abroad, and has given permission for the furlough. You had better check these names off. Candy: Marlene Bare, Janet Detwiler, Sara Ostrander, Doris Waggoner, Alice Turnbow, and Maedene Treat — all blues singers. Patsy Fryman, Claudine Brandt, Louise Berkey, Ruth Ann Auer, Adrienne Bailey, and Dixie Juday are all members of a famed pyramid team known as the Tumbling Termites. Sally Patton, Marjorie McKissick, Carole McDougall, Linda Mast, Janet Kauffman, Patsy Yoder, and Lil- lian Burr fancy themselves as being tightrope artists, although the contract specifically specifies that all must remain sober! Comediennes of the group are Mary Ann Cook, Sonna Gresso, Mary Joan Douma, and Julia Stealy. Those comediennes that are used to replace the previous group when given the tomato treatment are Lucille Hoover, Patty Lou Talking- ton, Doris Wortinger, Audre Gooch, Jean Fox, and Shirley Anulies. CANDY: It certainly is good o f Uncle Sam to re- lieve these women in uniform from their duties long enough for the reunion. Finding out about the doings of all our old friends has made me dying of impatience to see them again! I can hardly wait ' till June third. GREG: I feel the same. Candy. This job has cer- tainly made us think of the good old days, hasn ' t it? With all these talented and practically perfect people contributing their efforts, I ' m sure the big day will be quite a success. Thanks so much for your help with these acknowledgments. Candy. I ' ll be seeing you soon. CANDY: Bye, Greg . . . Now if I can just wade through all this messy mail, I may find my typewriter waiting for me, if my darling daughters haven ' t reached it first. Ah yes . . here it is . . . I ' ve just been struck with an amazing idea for a sequel to Parodies on Vogo Papers. I ' ll call it Pardon the Pogo, and it will concern an autobiology by Pogo him- self. If I can finish the manuscript in time for the reunion, perhaps I can entertain old acquaintances with the adventures of the ' possum-type character of Okefenokee Swamp, the summer wonderland. What better introduction for this lovable little animal than a presentation to the smiling, successful mem- bers of the Class of 1954? — Candy Cummings and Greg Weaver CLASS ORATION As we, the Class of 1954, leave Goshen High School to take our place in this complex world, we are ever mindful of the vast number of problems confronting us. There is hardly a single field of endeavor that offers no challenge to our minds and energy. In medicine, atomic research, and world government, just to name a few of the most obvious fields, there is an immense need for new ideas and developments. At times we become discouraged glanc- ing through the record of the last decade. It seems as though the previous generation has onlv compli- cated and made more distant the goals of progress and universal peace. We should not eye this record with contempt, for they had few precedents to fol- 109 low. Now that our day has dawned, it is our firm hope that we can take full advantage of the expe- rience for which our fathers paid so dearly. Before we can take even the first steps in assuming this leadership, our elders must place their trust in us. Since the earliest times the older generation has been somewhat skeptical of the unproved youths. On oc- casions youth has succeeded against almost over- whelming odds. Take for example Joan of Arc. She won the respect and love of the whole French nation as she led their armies to victory over the English. Of course we do not claim to be the saviours of our country, but we do feel that some confidence should be placed in us as we set out to solve the great prob- lems of this age. One American, Ralph Waldo Emer- son, placed a confidence in youth that is unmatched to this day. So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low. Thou mint. The youth replies, cati. Youth does not promise miracles, but we do vow to do our best in carrying out the obligation en- trusted to us. We are aware that our abilities and interests are varied. Some of our number will enter their desired vocations, others will continue their education in colleges and universities, and still others will serve their country in the Armed Forces. Re- gardless of the field we enter, the challenge is there, and we must accept it. There can be no shirking or backsliding; we must go forward. It is our solemn duty to do the very best we are able, no matter how small and insignificant our part may seem. Act well your part, there all the honor lies. If we fol- low the advice of the famous lines, we cannot fail. — Barry Beer CLASS SONG Tune of Auf Wiederseh ' n The time has come to say farewell To dear old Goshen High; We leave these halls with mem ' ries sweet. To treasure by-and-by; The Class of Nineteen Fifty-Four Now bids a fond adieu. Devotion, love, and loyalty Our school, we pledge to you. — Margaret Boyts and James Beaupre VALEDICTORY We, the members of the Class of 1954, are now going to enter many different fields of activity. Be- fore we venture forth, we must rem ember a funda- mental principle: We will receive from life exactly what we put into it. Each of us should have distinct goals. Also of great importance are the methods we use in reaching these goals. Our first decision will be whether or not to further our formal education. It is important that we think seriously and objectively about this problem. By continuing our formal education, we are brought into contact with many new fields of in- terest. Perhaps we may choose to enter an occupa- tion in one of these fields. This occupation may be entirely different froin the one in which we were interested before we begun our college education, but it may bring us greater happiness and fulfillment in later life. Furthering our formal education broadens our minds and makes us more aware of the problems we must meet and more capable of solving these problems. This also makes us more aware of our- selves as individuals. We can never surmount the problems we meet unless we understand ourselves. Whether or not we are willing to further our edu- cation, we all must make a supreme effort to deter- mine the occupation for which we are most suited. It is a great tragedy for a man to advance in a busi- ness to a secure position with a promising future only to realize that he is receiving no fulfillment or satisfaction from his work. It will take great courage for him to change his work and seek another position in which he will be more happ) If we select the profession for which we seem to be best fitted, we will not accept a position while thinking only of the money we shall receive. When we put our best into our work, we derive a satis- faction of accomplishment in helping society that is worth far more than the salary we receive. One who works only for money is a slave. A person who is continually trying to improve his work or the way in which his work is performed is free. Freedom is the oportunity to work productively. Each of us should have an inquiring mind. If our education stops when we start to work, we cease to grow mentally. Moreover we shall become uninter- esting to our friends and eventually to ourselves. By developing hobbies, by assuming community responsi- bilities, and by using our public libraries we may continue our education. Thus, if we find that our work offers us no challenge, we must remember that there are other ways in which we may derive satis- faction and enjoyment. It is essential that we think seriously about our formal and informal education and our life occupa- tion. All of these will affect our later happiness in our marriage, in our friendships, and in all of our future activities. The world is made up of millions of individuals. As one of these individuals, each of us should re- member that his own efforts are more important than he usually realizes at the time. If we do our best, whether it be in our job, in our marriage, or in our government, society will benefit from our actions. Careful thought and planning about our future now will pay great dividends later. The world seems limitless to us at this moment; but when responsi- bilities are placed upon us, we shall realize the value of planning for our future. We have committed the Golden Rule to memory. Now let us commit it to our lives. — Jane Gorham 110 DIRECTORY American Laundry Artco Metal Co. Atz Furniture Co. Balver Insurance Agency Barler Metal Products Dr. Edgar Baxter Blough ' s Hardware Bower ' s Drive-In Bradford ' s Grocery Bungalow Gardens Carl ' s Coffee Cup Casey ' s Food Market Chase Bag Co. City Light Water Works Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Cosby Tire Supply Crist ' s Cleaners Crowell Terwilliger Dreves Plumbing Heating Elkhart Co. Farm Bureau Co-op. Assn. Elkhart Co. Milk Council Evangeline Shop Everett ' s Royal Blue Foods Farm Bureau Insurance — Carl E. Backu Edward Fiedeke Fiedeke Dry Cleaners First National Bank of Goshen Furniture Studio Garman Bros. Lumber Co. Ray C. Gohn, Jeweler Golden Rule Drugs Goshen Automobile Dealers Assn. Auto Sales Byler Bros. Eby Ford Sales I. A. Miller Nash Sales — Lechlitner Pletcher Buick Riverside Motors Snoberger-Rummel Motors Thomas Hudson Sales Werner ' s Motor Sales Goshen Churn Ladder Goshen Floral Shop Goshen Hardware Goshen Implement Co. Goshen Manufacturing Co. Goshen Milk Condensing Co. Goshen Rubber Co. Goshen Sash Door Goshen Theater Gospel Book Store Harlan ' s Heine ' s Hardware Honey Crust Bakery Hettrick Mfg. Co. Home Lumber Supply Co. House of Harter Jack ' N ' Jill Shoppe C. E. Kauffman Sons — John Deere Kline ' s Kohler Champion L. H. (Red) Humphrey Insurance L. Simon Company Lacey ' s Camera Shop Logan Monument Co. Lucille Dress Shop Maple City Ice Cream Co. Maybelle ' s Shop Merit Shoe Store Meyer ' s Drug Store Miller ' s Restaurant Morris Five Ten Newell ' s Newman Furniture Co. News Book Store Noble ' s Shoe Store Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Olympia Candy Kitchen Penn Controls Phillips Pharmacy Plant ' s Proof Co. R. K. Service Raceview Florists Richmond Wholesale Co. Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Salem Bank Trust Co. Salem Insurance Agency Scott-Kindy Radio and TV Snyder ' s Men ' s Shop Snyder ' s Studio Sorg Jewelers South Side Soda Shop Spalding Jewelers Standard Plating Works Star Tank Boat Co. Stiver ' s Furniture Co. Sue-Kay Ice Cream Bar Tilley Electric Co. THANK YOU As the editor of the 1954 Crimson staff, I should like to extend my sincere thanks to the many persons who have made this book possible. Among these are. Mr. Allen W. Moore, our new sponsor; Bob Backus, our capable business manager; and all others on the staff who have contributed their time and efforts to the success of this publication. THE MUIR STUDIO for its superb photography; the Indianapolis Engraving Com- pany for their excellent work; Mr. Joe McGuire and Mr. DeBeaumont for their coopera- tion and advice. The S. K. Smith Co. for our attractive cover, and the E. V. Publishing Co. for our finished book. Jane Gorham 111 utographsy iMj 112