Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1959 volume:

The 1959 Reflector Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana 2 The 1959 Reflector Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana We Look to the Future In the busy days that lie ahead, often we shall find time to look back to our high school days and fondly recall them as the best years of our lives. We will always think of the mornings that we had to run for the school bus or found ourselves with a flat tire half way to school. Remember the times we stood in the cafeteria line waiting to be served and the noon hours spent in dancing and idle chatter in the balcony of the gym? Some- times our classes were overcrowded or too cold or too warm. And who could forget the nostalgic odors emitted from the chemistry lab — how different they were from those produced in the cooking room! But the things that we shall most remember are the people we’ve met, the games we’ve enjoyed, the clubs we’ve joined, and the stores we’ve patronized in order to help the school — Griffith High, which has given us the most important thing in our lives — our education. The knowledge, confidence and determina- tion we have gained will help make us better men and women. Our education has instilled in us the faith of God, the love of home and country, the trust in our fellow-men that will enable us to overcome all the hardships we may encounter; the trials and tribulations we may endure. We look to the future — pre- pared to face the world as successful men and women; resolved to be great in our deeds, true in our word, and high in our honor, for we are the life of the nation. 5 Table of People We’ve Met Pages 24 — 67 Games We’ve Enjoyed Pages 68 — 89 6 Contents Stores We’ve Patronized Pages 116—128 7 Pass Periods Give Students Gangway! John James and Bill Johnston are late for class! Can you imagine what school would be like without halls? How would boys walks their girl friends to class? For that matter, how would anyone get to class? We couldn’t have lockers because we would have no way to reach them. And most important of all, we couldn’t communi- cate with our friends. These gabby women! Bruce Duykers would like to use the telephone, but Mary Jo Brant is determined. Karen Dolson, Ron Marion, Bill Feeney, and Peggy McDermott engage in a leisurely gab ses- sion in the halls. the Opportunity to Meet Boy, is she thirsty! Louise Moorman and Carolyn Fejes look on as Marlene Jasek takes a drink. Need some paper or pencils? Janice Smith and Claudia Bapst visit the bookstore and buy supplies from Sharon Hoetfelker. Halls are the high schooler’s chief means of com- munication. In the classroom we educate our minds, but in the halls we meet and greet friends, transmit important and unimportant messages, begin and end romances, discuss, dispute, encourage, discourage, and display. Students can be seen talking and laughing with friends, stopping at the water fountain for a drink, visiting the bookstore, and frantically digging around in their lockers for that lost book. At the beginning of each of our four years we re- turn to those halls, and are pleasantly surprised to find them looking the same as the year before. The halls of our high school are a symbol of the friendships, the fun, the studies, and the everyday activities of our high school lives. Senior Martha DuBois believes in decorative lockers ! 9 Girls’ Athletic Association Once each year the Girls’ Athletic Association transforms the gym into a wonderland where girls in frothy dresses dance and chat with their dignified- looking escorts. This year, December 13 was the special night of the G.A.A. formal dance, one of the social highlights of the year. Members of the club worked all day long on the decorations and achieved beautiful results! Carrying out the theme of “White Christmas,” the stage was decorated with a white flocked Christmas tree perched upon a snow bank. An enormous blue and silver star glittered behind the tree, which was flanked on both sides by glittering silver reindeer. A ceiling of white crepe paper was suspended above the gym floor, and silver snowflakes sparkled at intervals. Lounge furniture Colleen Finik, Vice President of G.A.A., presents a bouquet of roses to Carolyn Fejes, President. Plans Annual Formal Dance Everyone joins in the Grand March led by the officers of G.A.A. Couples sample punch and compare notes at the G.A.A. Dance. was set up in the cafeteria and punch and cookies were served. Couples danced to the music of Jack Basz and his band. During an intermission, Caro- lyn Fejes, president of G.A.A., was presented with a bouquet of roses by Colleen Finik, vice- president. Everyone joined in the Grand March, followed by the last danefe to the beautiful strains of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christ- mas . . Sandi Janzig and Vern Sieb admire the stage decorations composing the theme, “White Christmas.” 11 Lettermen’s Club Sponsors Couples enjoy dancing and chatting at the Lettermen’s Club Dance. Cupid would have been enchanted had he been present in Griffith High’s gym the night of February 14, 1959. At that time the Lettermen’s Club’s annual semi-formal dance was in full swing. Lynn Marlow, Pat Larson, Jim Shearer, and Corky Root relax at one of the tables which surround the gym. The theme of the dance, “Young at Heart,” was carried out beautifully in the decorations. Red and white crepe paper constituted a false ceiling, and twisted strands of red and white formed slight “curtains” on either side. Sparkling red hearts were suspended from the ceiling. White-clothed tables for four surrounded the gym floor and added something new and different to the dance. Music was provided by the “Dukes.” Attention focuses on the Dukes who provided music for “the young at heart.” the Dance Young at Heart” Terry LaNoue, Mike Kinsey, and Doug Allen do a fine impersonation of the Mc- Guire Sisters. “Oh, Ambrose,” coos Gar Underwood to George Bobal, “why do we have to keep walking ?” Highlighting the dance were three skits presented by members of the Lettermen’s Club. George Bo- bal as “Ambrose” walked through a dark, but delightful subway tun- nel with his “girlfriend,” Gar Un- derwood. Don Turley, Jim Shearer, and Ed Zarndt cavorted in har- mony with the recorded antics of the three “Singing Chipmunks,” Simon, Theodore, and Alvin. Their enthusiasm was curtailed only by their harassed instructor, John James. Terry LaNoue, Mike Kin- sey, and Doug Allen did a mag- nificent impersonation of the Mc- Guire Sisters. The audience also enjoyed a bit of choreography on the part of the “Sisters.” The dance was deemed a great success. And who is going to prove that Cupid wasn’t really present after all?! John James leads the three “Singing Chipmunks” — Jim Shearer, Don Turley, and Ed Zarndt. cl 0 Homecoming Includes Scene of school spirit displayed during Homecoming. Several boys pitched their tent and slept overnight to prevent pre- mature lighting of our bonfire. Posing prettily in front of their float are queen candidates Pat Brown, Claudia Bapst, Mary Jo Brant, Sandy Janzig, and Rosann Heimberger. Football players give a preview scrimmage for the benefit of in- terested parade-watchers. Rally, Game, and Dance Festivities officially began on Thursday, Octo- ber 9, with the Homecoming parade. The parade proved to be the largest and most colorful in Panther history. Each class and most school clubs entered floats in the parade. First prize for floa ts went to the queens’ float. The girls of ’59 took first prize for cars. The parade drew up at the athletic field where the enormous bonfire was ignited by football team co-captains Don Turley and Tom McGee. The cheerleaders led pep activities and a snake dance after which a sock hop was held in the gym. Music for the sock hop was provided by the Sophisticats. October 10 — the big day arrived at last! A de- termined Panther team beat the Dyer Indians to secure a Homecoming victory. Queen Sandy and her court reigned at the Homecoming Victory Dance held after the game. Entertainment was provided by the “Unknowns.” Happy Griffith students will long remember Homecoming ’58. Hail the Queen! Smiling Sandy Janzig has just been crowned 1958 Homecoming Queen. Everyone is having a good time at the Victory Dance! Flanking Queen Sandy are members of her court, left to right — Pat Brown, Mary Jo Brant, Claudia Bapst, and Rosann Heimberger. Activity Period Adds Homecoming Queen candidates strike a pretty pose as the student body votes on its choice for queen. Jam session! Dennis Tatu and the Sophisticats, our school dance band, perform for students during the activity period. Variety to School Week Activity period, a creation of the new 70-minute period system inaugurated this year, takes place each Wednesday morning during third period. It is under the direct supervision of the Stu- dent Council, which plans and directs all activities. Every other week activity period fea- tures club meetings, record rooms, a small games room, movies, a study hall, and general activity in the gym. On alternate weeks, the Student Council engages various acts and speak- ers for the entertainment and education of the student body. Turnabout is fair play — Judo expert Mr. Osaki is thrown by Griffith senior, Claudia Griswold. Varsity cheerleaders stir up school spirit at a pep session. Students Are Active in All Sandy Vondy gets a bit of advice from Terry Schmidt in a scene from the Christ- mas play, “A Lesson From Luke.” A white flocked Christmas tree added spirit to the Christmas season. With the help of the Dramatics Club and the Choral Department, the Student Council presented its annual Christmas program on December 17 dur- ing the activity period. First on the program was the one-act play, “A Lesson From Luke,” dramatized by Earl Diac. The cast for the play included the following members of the Dramatics Club: Myra Mrs. Reynolds . Judy Bob Drake Mr. Counts Mrs. Dabrowski Mary Dabrowski . Cookie Doan Gloria Murphy . Sandy Vondy Alden Schmidt . . . Jim Killion Barbara Sheets . . . . Pat Brown The director of the play was Miss Lois Hodson. Under the direction of Miss Carole Webster, the Choral Department presented a variety of Christmas songs. Among them were “I Wonder as I Wander,” “The Winter Song,” “Alleluia,” and “Winter Won- derland.” The program was concluded with a rousing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Phases of School Life Dear Diary: This has been a glorious evening! Among my choicest memories will be the Page One Ball of 1958. I was escorted by my boy- friend, and he certainly looked his han dsome best. I wore my new dress with a beautiful cor- sage of lovely flowers. The Aristocrats’ music was wonder- ful, and our favorite number was — well, we really enjoyed them all! We left the Ball at 11:00 and went to a very nice restaurant. I just tiptoed in at 1 :30, climaxing the fabulous night. Thus read the programs of every girl who attended the Page One Ball on Saturday eve- ning, November 15, 1958. The Ball was spon- sored by the “Panther Press,” Griffith High School’s newspaper. Reporters, editors, typists, feature-writers, and the sponsor, Mr. O’Rourke, were on the scene all day long, and their decorating efforts pro- duced beautiful results. Twisted strips of tur- quoise blue and white crepe paper formed “curtains” along the sides of the gym; while a “wall” was created at the front, dominated by a huge banner with the words “Page One Ball” in turquoise. Clusters of turquoise balloons were suspended from the ceiling. Midway through the evening, Virginia Lam- bert, editor of the “Panther Press,” introduced her staff and expressed the hope that every- one was having a good time. Preparing to leave the dance, boys help their dates with their coats. 19 Junior- Senior Prom Is the The happy monarchs, Ken Moretton and Mary Jo Brant, are crowned by the 1957 King and Queen, Judy Karlson and D. Page Bennett. Everyone joins in the Grand March, led by the royalty of two consecutive years. Grandest Night of the Year Anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 1958 Prom King and Queen are candidates, left to right, Janice Baird, Mary Jo Brant, Sandy Janzig, Treva Dickson; Ken Moretton, Walt Ivers, Don Turley and Tom McGee. After six months of exhaustive work and planning by the class of 1959, last year’s Prom, entitled “Wishing Ring,” was presented at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete, Illinois. Music for the Prom was furnished by the Johnny Kay Orchestra. Midway in the evening Kenny Moretton and Mary Jo Brant were announced the winners of the King and Queen honors by Mr. C. R. Kelly. After Judy Karlson and D. Page Bennett officiated at the crowning, the King and Queen led a short procession in the Grand March. The other King and Queen candidates were Sandi Janzig, Tom McGee, Janice Baird, Walt Ivers, Treva Dickson, and Don Turley. Just a little before dinner chatter. 21 Post Prom Party and Senior At the magic stroke of midnight the Post Prom Party got underway with a dinner of either steak, chicken, or shrimp. Upon completion of the dinner, a party began with Jim Lounsbury serv- ing as M.C. Providing the music was a talented young group from Rich Town- ship High School called the Paul Louise Combo. During the party prizes were given for dancing; and streamers, noisemakers, balloons, and hats were passed out to add to the merry making. When the party ended many stu- dents attended numerous breakfast parties. The following day found most cou- ples on a cold beach at the Dunes or at Turkey Run State Park. Sandy Janzig and Fred Garrard take the spotlight accompanied by the Paul Louise Combo and smiling onlooker Jim Lounsbury. Jim Lounsbury doing a fine job as master of cere- monies at the Post Prom Party. Play Are Big Successes Absorbed in a game of checkers are five of the dozen. SITTING — John Leutzelscwab and Judy Karl- son. STANDING, Left to Right — Sue D’Angelo, Bill Meyer, and Jackie Cisco. Mr. Gilbreth Mrs. Gilbreth Ernestine . . . Frank Anne Martha Bill Lillian Roger Beasley Carolyn Hendricks . . . . Judith Karlson John Luetzelschwab Sue D’Angelo . . . Jacquelyn Cisco . . . William Meyer Jane Riechers Fred Lynn Waltz Dan Richard Berg Jackie Robert Selund Mrs. Fitzgerald Virginia Raab Dr. Burton Leonard Czapkowicz Joe Scales Michael Newhard Miss Brill Marlene Dubrovich Larry D. Page Bennett The Class of 1958 presented its Senior Play on May 2, 1958, in the high school gym. Their presentation was “Cheaper By the Dozen,” a three-act comedy dramatized by Christopher Sergei from the book by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr., and Ernestine Gil- breth Carey. The hilarious antics of the Gilbreth children resulting in verbal explo- sions from Father Gilbreth kept the audi- ence laughing from beginning to end. Mr. Robert L. Burnett was the director of the play. A boy? For her? Martha, Anne, and Ernestine ignore their brothers, Frank and Bill. 24 The People W e’ve Met As our memories linger back to our high school days, we shall probably most remem- ber the people we have met. The first person we encountered early in the morning was the bus driver. How patient he was to wait an extra minute while we ran that last block! In our first period class we greeted our teacher, just as we greeted our other teachers in our classes throughout the day. Latin, his- tory, English, math. — whatever they taught, they all deserve our respect and admiration for having guided us through four of the most provocative years of our lives. During the course of the day announce- ments were made by our principal or other members of the administration. Perhaps we came in contact with them when we visited the office to adjust our schedules or obtain absence forms. And, of course, throughout the day — in classes, in the cafeteria, and in the halls, we met our friends — the friends we said “hi” to as we brushed past them; the friends who lockered near us; the friends who sat next to us in class; and those special friends with whom we discussed last night’s date. These are the people we have met and will most remember — the shining symbols of the fun-filled years at good old GHS. 25 Eldon Ready, superintendent of Griffith public schools, is shown talking on the telephone in his office. Since Mr. Eldon Ready came to Griffith as high school principal twelve years ago, Griffith schools have undergone their greatest growth. Through his untiring efforts, our new high school has been built, and this year grade school students moved into the new Eldon Ready Elementary School, rightfully named in recognition of Mr. Ready’s contributions to the education of the children of Griffith. Mr. Ready is completing his third year as superintendent of schools. He is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and received his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Because of his conscientiousness and dili- gence, Mr. Ready is respected by both the com- munity and the students of Griffith. Everyone hopes that he will remain superintendent of schools for many years to come. A Capable Leader Engender Looking things over are members of the school board of the Griffith public schools. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jesse E. Sheets, President, John W. Govert, Treasurer; and Ted Tom, Secre- tary. Not pictured is John Hilbrich, Attorney. 26 Understanding and helpful, our principal, Mr. Kelly, is always available in his office to talk with and advise stu- dents about their problems. Mr. Kelly and Marty Cole pause for a friendly chat in the school corridor. Self-Confidence and Spirit Walking down the main corridor, one passes the door marked “Principal.” If he has been a student of Griffith High very long, he knows that behind the door he will find a welcome smile and a helping hand. Our principal, Mr. Clint R. Kelly, has just finished his second successful year at the helm of Griffith High. His success is due not only to his ability to smoothly administer the operation of Griffith High, but also to his versatile qualities of leadership, friendliness, and concern for students which have won him the complete acceptance and co-operation of the student body. Several changes resulting in decided improve- ments have been wrought under Mr. Kelly’s guiding hand. Much new equipment has been installed, and many new courses such as journalism, developmental reading, geography, photography, advanced biology, advanced bookkeeping, and music theory have been added to the curriculum of Griffith High. Several decorating improvements providing for a more pleas- ant atmosphere in the cafeteria and library have been brought about. Mr. Kelly is also largely re- sponsible for the trial inauguration of the new 70- minute period program, which includes a floating subject and an activity period on Wednesday. We at Griffith High School are confident that Mr. Kelly will continue to work well with our student body, our faculty, and our facilities. In the years to come he will be remembered for his many fine con- tributions toward the improvement of our school. 27 At one time or another every boy at Griffith High has probably visited the office of Mr. Bridges. Perhaps it was to obtain an absentee form; maybe it was to report for an extra duty; or it might have been to iron out a disciplinary problem. Whatever the case, all boys have been impressed by the decisiveness, capability, and understanding of Mr. Edwin M. Bridges, As- sistant Principal at Griffith High. Besides his work with boys, Mr. Bridges per- forms countless duties which add greatly to the smooth administration of Griffith High. He is always ready to help whenever he is needed. It was this year that Mr. Bridges received the title of Assistant Principal. We hope that he will remain with us for many years to come. Mr. Bridges, Assistant Principal of Griffith High School, goes about his work with a cheerful smile. Good Leaders Are the Mrs. Warner, Director of Guidance, is always willing to lend a helping hand. High-schoolers wouldn’t be human if they didn’t have problems; and girls at Griffith High know that when they have a problem that is difficult to solve, there is always someone to whom they can turn to help them fine a solu- tion. That someone is Mrs. Cecile Warner, who has been Dean of Girls and Guidance Director at Griffith High for many years. Besides her work with girls, Mrs. Warner is in charge of vocational activities; and her conferences with college- bound seniors have proved most helpful. We at Griffith High are fortunate to have with us a capable and understanding leader like Mrs. Warner. 28 Our congenial secretary, Mrs. Clark, is always ready with a willing smile and a helping hand. Smiling Mrs. Kane, secretary to Mr. Ready, looks up from her work to greet visitors. Keynote to Our Democracy What is a good secretary? Perhaps this ques- tion could be answered more easily by stating that both Mrs. Kane, secretary to the superin- tendent, and Mrs. Clark, secretary to the principal, are excellent examples of good sec- retaries. A secretary’s job entails many technical and miscellaneous duties which all add up to one thing — the smooth administration of the of- fice system with which she is connected. Both Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Clark have done a wonderful job! We, the students, extend a resounding vote of thanks to the Griffith school system’s two competent secretaries! Rosann Heimberger, Dewey Dallas, Jim Soderstrom, and Bob Sena visit the office and seek the aid of Mrs. Clark. 29 DOROTHY BLUM English French Genius is brewing in the shop! Tim Saker looks on as Bill Hutson and Mr. Ritenour take charge. CARL ADAMS Shop GEORGE BUNCE Science Business Education Drivers’ Training EULALA COOK Home Economics Take it easy, Don! Mr. Bunce, Carolyn Fejes, and Ger- aldine Nicksic look on as Don Boersma experiments in chemistry class. DESSIE BEANBLOSSOM Home Economics Physical Education 30 RICHARD BECK Social Studies CARL DALTON Social Studies Psychology English ARTHUR FISCUS Mathematics Science LOIS HODSON English Speech Mmmmmm good ! Students sit down to dinner while Miss Beanblossom examines their recently- prepared delicacy. Assisted by Mrs. Faulkenburg, Jerry Erickson and Nancy Stewart work out a tricky problem for geometry class. THOMAS KURTH Biology HAROLD MACK Social Studies Physical Education DOROTHY MOELHMAN Latin Librarian 31 A thousand busy fingers tap at typewriters and file index cards in clerical procedures class. CHARLES J. O’ROURKE English School Publications Journalism Speech Individual Developmental Reading HELEN PEASE Business Education ROBERT REED Business Education Health FRED RITENOUR Shop CARL SANDERS Business Education Physical Education ROBERT SOHN Instrumental Music Gloria Murphy and Miss Moelhman smile on as Gar Underwood and Don Turley go about the serious business of registering in the library. 32 STEPHEN C. STANCZAK Social Studies Physical Education SHERRY VERMILION English CAROLE WEBSTER Music Help! Murder! Judy Carlson attempts to strangle Nancy Peterson much to the delight ol the avid observers in speech class. NANCY WHITLOCK Art This fortunate turtle is being examined by Tom Wiltfong, Kathy Hoffman, and Paul Trinosky, all interested members of Mr. Kurth’s biology class. NOT PICTURED JOHN BOWSER Mathematics One at a time, kids. We’re all hungry, you kn ow! Cafeteria Staff and Custodians The noon bell rings. There is a mad rush — a slamming of lockers, a loud pattering of feet; and in a few seconds the serene, dignified atmosphere of the cafeteria is converted into a general hustle and bustle by anxious students with empty stomachs. Silver trays clatter their way to a vacant spot at one of the tables, and friends congregate to discuss the morning’s occurrences over lunch. The congenial atmosphere present during lunch- time is beneficial to the student body and the faculty both. Here you sit, Typical Student, leisurely eating lunch in the familiar surroundings of your high school cafeteria while only a few feet away, also en- joying her lunch, sits the teacher who just lectured in one of your morning classes. What could be more satisfying than to see the teacher and the student who work together, relax together. The best time of all — lunchtime! 34 You’ve seen him — the janitor — energetically pushing that long-handled mop down the hall. And the janitress — you’ve seen her rubbing briskly at those windows. Fortunately, Griffith High has been blessed with several janitors and janitresses ; all competent work- ers. Our janitorial staff performs countless duties be- sides those mentioned. Members of the staff can always be depended upon to do their best, and their help is ever available when needed. We, the students of Griffith High, owe a great deal to the janitorial staff. Through their untiring efforts, they make it possible for us to work and study in pleasant surroundings at all times. Mrs. Murawski, janitress, wants to be sure that the window is clean! Work Behind the Scenes A fami liar face in the halls is that of “Shorty” Eaton, our janitor. Smiling members of Griffith High’s janitorial staff are standing left to right, John Murawski, Margaret Schee- ringa, Walter Eaton, and Florence Murawski; sitting are Goldie Walters and Roy Regnier. 35 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ARE: STANDING, Ken Moretton and Bill McCormick. SITTING, Jean Ooms and Jerilynn Cutler. SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS ARE: STANDING, Mr. Bunce, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Kurth. SITTING, Mr. Stanczak, Miss Vermilion, Mrs. Cook and Mr. O’Rourke. Year’s Ended; We’re Sorry to Leave PATRICIA AHRENS BETTE ANDERSON: G.A.A. 9,10; Booster Club 11; Office 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12. BYRON ANDERSON: “Best School Citizen”; Basketball 9; Band 9,10; Intramurals 10,11, 12; F.T.A. 11; Honor Society 11,12; Science Club 12. JACK ASHCRAFT: Student Council 9. MARILYN AULT: G.A.A. 9; Chorus 9; F.T.A. 10; Y-Teens 10,11; Dramatics 11, Treasurer 11; Office 11; Photography 11, 12, Vice President 11, President 12 . DAVID AUSTGEN 36 JANICE BAIRD: G.A.A. 9,10, 11,12; Student Council 10,11, 12; Booster Club 10,11,12; Dra- matics 1 1 ; Prom Queen Attend- ant 11; F.T.A. 11,12; Glee Club 11,12; Honor Society 11,12; Prophecy Committee 12. LORRAINE BALTA: Chorus 11,12; Office 12; Booster Club 12 . CLAUDIA BAPST: G.A.A. 9; Monitor 10; Panther Press 10, 11,12; Booster Club 10,11,12; Glee Club 12; Prophecy Com- mittee 12; Dramatics 12; Office 12; Homecoming Queen At- tendant 12. LEONARD BARAN RICHARD BEIRIGER CLIFF BLANCHARD: Pho- tography 10,11; Golf 10,11,12; Cross Country 11,12; Varsity Club 12; Science Club 12; In- tramurals 12; Usher 12. GEORGE BOBAL: Basketball 9; Football 9,10,11,12; Varsity Club 10,11,12. DON BOERSMA: Intramurals 10,11; Perfect Attendance 11; Annual Staff, Ass’t. Manager 1 1 ; Science Club 1 2. MARVIN BRANCH: Basket- ball 10,11,12; Track 10,11,12; Cross Country 11,12; Varsity Club 11,12. MARY JO BRANT: Y-Teens 9; Class Treasurer 9; G.A.A. 9, 10,11,12; Class V.-Pres. 10; Booster Club 10,11,12; Class Sec. 1 1 ; Prom Queen 1 1 ; Pan- ther Press 11,12; Dramatics 12; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12 . PATRICIA BROWN: G.A.A. 9; Booster 10,11,12; Panther Press 1 0, 1 1 , 1 2 ; Honor Society 11,12; Class Trcas. 11; Home- coming Queen Attendant 12; Student Council 12; Dramatics 12; Annual Staff 12. CLARA BROWNELL: Booster 12; G.A.A. 12; Y-Tcens 12. PATRICIA BRUNCIE PETER BULT DARLEEN BURLEY: Y-Teens 9; Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9, 10; Glee Club 12. JON CALDWELL JUDY CARLSON: English Club 9; Y-Teens 9,10; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Chorus 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 10,11,12, Sec. 11, Pres. 12; Cadet Teacher 11; Double Sextet 1 1 ; Girls’ State Alternate 11; Honor Society 11,12; Dra- matics 12; Booster 12; Office 12; Panther Press 12; Annual Staff Ass’t. Manager 12. JOHN CLARK PHYLLIS CLARK: Chorus 12; Y-Teens 12. EARL CLAUSSEN MARTHA COLE: Booster 11, 12; Dramatics 11,12; F.T.A. 12. DONNA COOK: Y-Teens 9, 12; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Student Council 1 1 ; F.T.A. 1 1 ; Booster 11.12; Office 12; Dramatics 12. LARRY CREMEENS JERILYNN CUTLER: G.A.A. 9.10,11,12; Y-Teens 9,10,11,12, V.-Pres. 12; Chorus 10; Dra- matics 10,11, Sec. 11; F.T.A. 10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12; Latin Club 1 1 ; Monitor 1 1 ; Glee Club 11; Class Treas. 12. 38 HERB CUTSINGER DEWEY DALLAS SHARON DE NEAL: Girls’ Council 9; G.A.A. 9; Triple Trio 9,10; Band 9.10,11; Stu- dent Council 10,11; Booster 10, 11,12; Glee Club 12; Dramatics 12 . JOHN DE VRIES: Intramu- rals 9,10,12; Band 9,10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Dance Band 11,12; Science Club 1 2. TREVA DICKSON: “Most Courteous”; Y-Teens 9,12, Sec. 9 ; Prom Queen Attendant 1 1 ; Student Council 12; Booster 12; Dramatics 12; Honor Soci- ety 12. DARLENE DOAN: English Club 9; Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9,10, 11,12; Glee Club 10,11; Booster 10,11,12; Double Sextet 11; Dramatics 12; Office 12. DON DOWNEY: Football 9, 10; Intramurals 9,12; Cross Country 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Usher 12. MARY DRAKE: Chorus 9; Y-Teens 12. SANDI DRESSEL: Attend- ance Award 9; English Club 9; G.A.A. 9.10,11.12; Glee Club 10,11; Booster 10,11,12; Double Sextet 11; F.T.A. 11,12; His- torian 12; Annual Staff 12. MARTHA DU BOIS: G.A.A. 9.10.11,12; Office 10; Y-Teens 10.11,12; Latin Club 11,12; Dramatics 12; Cadet Teacher 12 ; Science Clu b 12. BOB DU VALL: Photography 9,12; Monitor 11 : Cadet Teacher 12 . BRUCE DUYKERS: Monitor 9,10,11; Annual Staff 11,12. Ass’t. Art Editor 11, Art Editor 12; Panther Press 11,12. DOLORES EATON : English 9; Dramatics 10,11,12, Pres. 12; Latin- Club 1 1 ; Booster 11; A Cappella 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; F.T.A. 11,12; Future Nurses Club 12. MARGARET EATON: Dra- matics 11; Booster 12; Science Club 12. LENORE FALK: English 9; G.A.A. 9,10; Y-Teens 9,11,12; Dramatics 10,12; Cadet Teacher 11; F.T.A. 11; Monitor 11; Booster 12. MURRAY FARIS CAROLYN FEJES: “Best Leader”; Y-Tcens 9; G.A.A. 9, 10,11,12, Pres. 12: Monitor 11; Student Council 1 1 ; Latin Club 11; Honor Society 11,12; Dra- matics 12; Annual 12. COLLEEN FINIK: English 9; Attendance Award 9,10; Stu- dent Council 9,10; Chorus 9,11; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 10, 11,12; Ho nor Society 11,12; Annual Staff 11,12. MARY HELEN FRITZ: Eng- lish Club 9; Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Latin Club 10,11; F.T.A. 10,11; Honor Society 11, 12; A Cappella 11.12; Student Council 12; Booster 12; Future Nurses Club 12. PAMELA FULKA: Band 9,11, 12; Science Club 12; Dramatics 12; F.T.A. 12; Dance Band 12. JERRY GALAMBACK SANDRA GARGANO ROGER GATLIN FRED GEYER: Football 9,10, 11; Intramurals 10,11,12; Dra- matics 12. JAY GILL GEORGE GOOLIK PHILLIP GOVERT: F.T.A. 9,10,11,12. PHYLLIS GOVERT: G.A.A. 9; Girls’ Glee Club 10,11; Booster 10,11,12; Double Sex- tet 11; Chorus 1 2 ; Dramatics 12 . GLEN GRABER: A Cappella 10,11,12; Boys’ State Represent- ative 1 1 ; Latin Club 1 1 ; Chess Club 1 1 ; Boys’ Ensemble 1 1 ; Honor Society 11,12; Madrigal 11,12; Male Chorus 11,12; Bar- bershop Quartet 12; Class Prophecy 12. RICHARD GREENE: “Most Athletic” KAREN HARTZ: G.A.A. 9, 10; Glee Club 10; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Dramatics 11, 12, Sec.-Treas. 12; A Cappella 11 , 12 . ROSANN HEIMBERGER: Girls’ Council 9 ; Cheerleader 9,10,11,12; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12, Pres. 10,11,12; Dramatics 12; Honor Society 12 . CHARLES HEYDA : Science Club 12; A Cappella 12. MARGARET HILBRICH: G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Office 10; F. T.A. 10,11,12; Library Ass’t. 11; Cadet Teacher 11; Latin Club 11,12. PHYLLIS HOCHSTETLER: G. A.A. 9; Y-Teens 9; Cadet Teacher 1 1 ; Glee Club 12. SHARON HOETFELKER: Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 9; Booster 10 . DAVID HOKE WILLIAM HOLLIDAY: Band 9,10,11,12; Attendance Award 10; Projectors Club 10,11,12; Dance Band 11,12; Science Club 12, V.-Pres. 12. WALTER I VERS: Basketball 9,10; Band 9,10,11,12; Student Council 10,11; Intramurals 11, 12 . BOB JAKUBIELSKI JOHN JAMES: Intramurals 9; Student Council 9,10,12; Foot- ball 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10, 11,12; Track 10; Varsity Club 10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; All-Conference Football 12; Most Valuable Lineman 12; Dramatics 12. ROBIN JAMES JOHN JANSEN: “Best Dressed.” SANDRA JANZIG: “Most Popular”; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12, Treas. 10, Sec. 11,12; Chorus 10,11,12; Student Council 10,11,12; Car- nival Queen 1 1 ; Prom Queen Attendant 11; Cheerleader 11, 12; Homecoming Queen 12. MARLENE JASEK: “Friend- liest”; Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 9,10, 11,12, Treas. 11; Booster Club 10; Attendance Award 10,11; Student Council 1 1 ; Monitor 1 1 ; Latin Club 1 1 ; Glee Club 12, Sec. 12; Dramatics 12; Prophecy Committee 12. JERRY JENDREAS LYNN JOHNSON SHIRLEY JOHNSON: G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; A Cappella 9,11,12; Glee Club 10,12; Booster Club 11,12; Dramatics 12; Madri- gals 12. 42 BILL JOHNSTON: Football 9, 11; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Cross Coun- try 10,12; Varsity Club 12. DOLORES JONES: G.A.A. 9; Booster Club 12; Glee Club 12. BARBARA JURICK BEATA KAARLELA: “Best School Citizen”; Attendance Award 9,i0,ll; G.A.A. 9,10,11, 12; Class Treas. 10; Booster 10, 11,12; Latin Club 11, Sec. 11; Girls’ State Alternate 1 1 ; Office 11; Dramatics 11,12; Honor So- ciety 11,12, Sec. 12; Y-Teens 11 , 12 . JAMES KANE JAMES KILLION : Band 9.10, 11,12; Photography Club 11; Boys’ State Alternate 1 1 ; Latin Club 11,12; Projectors Club 11, 12; Dramatics 12; Science Club 12; Honor Society 12. KAREN KINGEN: Y-Teens 9; Mixed Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9,10, 11,12; Booster Club 10,11,12; F.T.A. 10,11,12, Treas. 11; Ca- det Teacher 11; Glee Club 11. JEANETTE KINSEY DOROTHY KISH RONALD KLASSEN: Photog- raphy Club 9,10; Shop Foreman 12 . TOM KOBY VIRGINIA LAMBERT: Y- Teens 9; Chorus 9; Class Sec. 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Dramat- ics 10,11,12; F.T.A. 10,11,12, Pres. 11, State Corresponding Sec. 12; Panther Press 10,11,12, Editor 12; Booster 10,11.12; Honor Society 11,12. IONA LAZAR: Chorus 9; At- tendance Award 9; Cheer- leader 9,10,11,12, Captain 11, 12; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 11; F.T.A. 11,12, Trcas. 12; Dra- matics 12; Student Council 12; Panther Press 12; Office 12. JO ANN LEGG: G.A.A. 9.10, 11,12; Y-Tcens 9,10,12; Dra- matics 12; Annual 12. MARGARET LEONARD: Girls’ Council 9; G.A.A. 9,10; Glee Club 10; Dramatics 10; A Cappella 11,12; Dance Band 11,12; Honor Society 11,12; Madrigal 12. JAMES LESNIAK DAVID LETTS DIANE LEWIS: Student Council 9,10,11,12, Sec. 12; Cheerleader 9,11,12; Booster 10,1 1,12; Honor Society 12. JEANNINE LILLY: Y-Teens 9; Choir 9: G.A.A. 9,10,12; Glee Club 10,11,12; F.T.A. 11; Dramatics 12. PAUL LOCKWOOD: Intra- murals 10,11,12; Track 11,12; Cross Country 11,12; Varsity Club 12. TOM LORIMER DUANE LUEDERS ED LUKACS: Football Mgr. 9,10; Projectors Club 9,10,11, 12; Intramurals 10,11. HILARY MACKOWIAK 44 tom McCullough TOM McGEE: Student Coun- cil 9; Basketball 9; Football 9, 10,11,12, Co-captain 12; Var- sity Club 10,11,12; Treas. 12; Intramurals 10,11,12, All Star 11,12; Usher 12. PATRICIA McLEAN: G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Y-Teens 9,11,12; Attendance Award 10; Booster 10,11,12; Dramatics 11; Latin Club 11,12. JUDY MEKI: English Club 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11; Office 10; Pho- tography Club 10; Booster 10, 1 1 ; Library Ass’t. 1 1 ; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Latin Club 11, 12; Annual 11,12, Ass’t. Ed- itor 11, Editor 12; Honor So- ciety 12. SUE METIVIER: G.A.A. 11; Booster 1 1 ; Dramatics 12. MARTIN MITCHELL JOHN MAHONEY AUDREY MALACHOWSKI : English Club 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11; Attendance Award 10; Booster 10,11; Library 10,11,12; Annual 12; Cadet Teacher 12. LYNN MARLOW: English Club 9; Perfect Attendance 9, 10,11; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 10; Dramatics 10,11; Booster 10,11; Chorus 10,11,12; Double Sextet 1 1 ; F.T.A. 1 1 ; Cadet Teacher 1 1 ; Panther Press 12; Office 12; Madrigal 12; Homemaker of the Year 12. CAROLYN MARLOWE DONNA MATTHEWS: G.A.A. 9,10,11; Attendance Award 9,11; Band 9,10,11,12; Honor Society 11,12; Dramat- ics 12; Majorette 12. BILL McCORMICK: Intra- murals 9 ; Photography Club 9 ; Student Council 10,11,12; Class Pres. 11,12; Latin Club 11,12, Treas. 11; Honor Society 11,12, Pres. 12; F.T.A. 11; “Most Likely to Succeed.” SUSAN MOORE: G.A.A. 9, 10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12; Monitor 11; Dramatics 12; Panther Press 1 2. LOUISE MOORMAN: Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 11; Dramatics 12. JEANETTE MOREHEAD KENNETH MORETTON: “Most Courteous” ; Intramurals 9; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Track 9, 10,11,12; Prom King 11; Var- sity Club 11,12; Class Vice- President 12. JAMES MULHOLLAND GLORIA MURPHY: Latin Club 11; Dramatics 11,12, V.-Pres. 12; F.T.A. 11,12; Li- brarian 11,12; Booster 11,12. ROSE MARY MURPHY: At- tendance Award 10; Booster 11; Latin Club 11,12; F.T.A. 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Li- brarian 12. TOM MUSIAL DAVID NICHOL GERALDINE NICKSIC: G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Booster 10, 11,12; Latin Club 11,12; Dra- matics 11,12. TERRY NOREUS: Boys’ State Alternate 11; Latin Club 11, 12; Honor Society 11,12; Sci- ence Club 12, Cadet Teacher 12 . CYNTHIA NOVOSEL: “Most Likely to Succeed” ; Girls’ Coun- cil 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Office 10,11,12; Girls’ State Represent- ative 11; F.T.A. 11,12; Honor Society 1 1,12. 46 JUDY NOVOTNY: G.A.A. 9; Chorus 9; Glee Club 12. FLORIAN O’DAY GUST OMAN JEAN OOMS: G.A.A. 9,10,11, 12; A Cappella 9,11,12; Dou- ble Sextet 10; Glee Club 10,12, Pres. 12; Trio 11,12; Madrigal 11,12; Dramatics 12; Class Sec. 12; Office 12. KATHY O’TOOLE: G.A.A. 9, 10; Booster 10,11,12; Dramatics 12; Panther Press 12. DON OVERMEYER JOHN PADEN: Science Club 9,12; Band 9,10,11,12. KAREN PARADISE: Glee Club 10,11; Latin Club 11,12; Madrigal 12; Trio 12; Dramat- ics 12; G.A.A. 12; Annual 12; Choir 12, Treas. 12. VIC PAULINE JANET PETERSON: A Cap- pella Treas. 9, Pres. 12; Attend- ance Award 9,10; G.A.A. 9,10, 11,12; Y-Tcens 9.10,11; Glee Club 10,11,12; Madrigal 10,11, 12; Trio 11,12; Dramatics 11, 12; Honor Society 11,12; F.T.A. 12. NANCY PETERSON: “Best Dressed”; Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9, 10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12; Dramatics 12; Panther Press 12. CAROLE PFISTER: G.A.A. 9, 11; Glee Club 10,11; Double Sextet 11; Booster 11,12; Dra- matics 11,12; F.T.A. 12; Chorus 12; Cadet Teacher 12. JAN PLOHG: English Club 9, V.-Prcs. 9; G.A.A. 9,10; Booster 11,12; Dramatics 12; Future Nurses Club 12. JERRY POPPLEWELL ROBERT PRESTON: Intra- murals 9; Science Club 9,10; Attendance Award 9 ; Latin Club 12. AL RADUENZEL: “Friendli- est”; Attendance Award 9,10; Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Student Council 10,12; Varsity Club 11,12; Dramatics 12; Prophecy Committee 12. WAYNE READY: Intramurals 9,12; Student Council 10; F.T.A. 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12 ; Chorus 12. JUANITA RENSCHEN: “Best Sense of Humor”; G.A.A. 9; Booster 10,11,12; Chorus 11; Glee Club 12. GALE RIGGLE: Football 9; Basketball 9; Track 9,10,11,12; Projectors Club 9,10,11,12; Varsity Club 10,11,12; Intra- murals 10,11,12; Cross Country 10,11,12; Basketball statistician 10,11,12; Attendance Award 11; Football statistician 11,12; Science Club 12; Annual 12; Basketball Program Editor 12. ROBERT ROE JAMES ROOT RON ROYE TIM SAKER CYNTHIA SAZAMA 48 VIRGINIA SCHAUSS ALDEN SCHMIDT: Band 9, 10,11,12; Boys’ State Represent- ative 11; Dance Band 11,12; Honor Society 11,12; Science Club 12, Pres. 12; Dramatics 12 . KAREN SCURLOCK SANDY SEBERGER: Band 9; Attendance Award 9,10; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 10,11,12, V.-Prcs. 12; Y-Tcens 10,11, 12, Sec. 11, Pres. 12; Booster 10,11,12; Dramatics 10,11,12; Office 10,11,12; Girls’ State Delegate 1 1 ; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Glee Club 12; D.A.R. Award 12. STEPHANIE SEBESTAN: Per- fect Attendance 9; G.A.A. 9, 11 12; F.T.A. 10.11,12; Library 1 - , 1 2 ; Booster 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12. ROBERT SENA JACK SHARP JAMES SHEARER: Football 9,10,11,12; Intramurals 9,10,11, 12; Varsity Club 11,12; Shop Foreman 12. MARILYN SHEBESH: G.A.A. 9; Y-Teens 10. BARBARA SHEETS: Student Council 9; Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9, 10,11; Office 10; Booster 10,11, 12; Latin Club 11; Intramural Scorekeeper 11; Y-Teens 11,12; F.T.A. 12; Dramatics 12. JUDY SHEFFIELD: G.A.A. 9, 10; Cadet Teacher 10; Chorus 1 1 ; Booster 11,12. LOIS SHORT : Attendance Award 9.10; Chorus 9,11; Y-Teens 9,11,12; Booster 10,11, 12; Dramatics 11,12; Glee Club 12; G.A.A. 12. •19 JERRY STAREK: Intramu- rals 9; Attendance Award 9; Baseball 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Football 9,10,11,12; Varsity Club 9,10,11,12, Pres. 12; Student Council 10,11,12, V.-Pres. 11, Pres. 12; Latin Club 11. JOHANNA STARCEVICH: Chorus 9; G.A.A. 9,10; Booster 11,12; Dramatics 12; Office 12. SHARON STOCKWILL : G.A.A. 9,10; Chorus 9,10. JER RY SULLIVAN: “Best Sense of Humor.” RICHARD SUMMERS: Bas- ketball 9; Football 9,10,11,12; Intramurals 9,10,11,12; Pho- tography Club 1 1 ; Varsity Club 11,12; A Cappella 12. KEN TAKACS: Intramurals 9, 10,11; Football 9,10,11,12; Varsity Club 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12. FRANK SMITH JANICE SMITH: Student Council 9 ; Cheerleader 9 ; Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 10; Booster 10,12; Intramural Scorekeeper 11; Glee Club 12; Dramatics 12 . ROSEMARY SMOLEN: G.A.A. 9,10; Booster 11,12; Of- fice 12. JIM SODERSTROM: “Best Leader”; Band 9,10,11,12; F.T.A. 10,11, V.-Pres. 11; Boys’ State Alternate 1 1 ; Dance Band 11,12; Honor Society 11, 12; Latin Club 11,12; Proph- ecy Committee 12. HERB SOUTHERN JIM ST. CLAIR: Intramurals 9; Student Council 9,12, V. Pres. 12; Football 10; Football and Basketball Statistician 10, 11,12; Panther Press Sports Ed- itor 11,12; Annual 11,12, Sports Editor 12. DENNIS TATU: Band 11; Dance Band 11; F.T.A. 12; Sci- ence Club 12; Dramatics 12; Future Nurses Club 12; Biol- ogy Club 12. NANCY TIMM: English Club 9 ; Chorus 9 ; Attendance Award 9,10; Y-Teens 9,11; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 10,11,12; Dramatics 12; Dou- ble Sextet 12. STEVE TOKAR JIM TOMLIN DON TURLEY: “Most Popu- lar”; Intramurals 9; Class Pres. 9,10; Football 9,10,11,12; Bas- ketball 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10, 11,12; Most Valuable Player in Football 10; Varsity Club 10, 11,12; Class V.-Pres. 11; Stu- dent Council 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Dramatics 12; All- Conference Football 12. GAR UNDERWOOD: Cross Country 10,11,12; Baseball 10, 11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Varsity Club 11,12; Track 12; Golf 12; Dramatics 12; Intra- mural All Star 12. GRACE VANDER TUUK: Chorus 9; Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Attendance Award 10; Glee Club 10,11,12; Booster 10,11,12; Intramural Score- keeper 1 1 ; Dramatics 1 2. ROBERT VANDER TUUK: Intramurals 9; Photography Club 11; Science Club 12; Ca- det Teacher 12. JOHN VEENSTRA JUDIE WAGMAN: Y-Teens 9; G.A.A. 9; Attendance Award 9,10,11; Glee Club 12. BARBARA WALTERS: G.A.A. 9,10. ROBERT WARD 51 CHARLES WELLS SHARON WHITSON: Y-Tecns 9; G.A.A. 9. JUNE WILCOX: English Club 9; G.A.A. 9; Glee Club 11,12; Y-Teens 12; Dramatics 12; Chorus 12; Office 12. PATRICIA WILEY ELIZABETH WOLFE: Band 9,10,11,12; Attendance Award 10; Y-Teens 10,11,12; Library 1 1 ; Dramatics 1 2 ; Majorette 12 . PHYLLIS WRIGHT: G.A.A. 9,10; Chorus 12; Booster 12. CAROLYN WYMER: G.A.A. 9,10,1 1,12; Booster 10,11,12; Glee Club 11; Dramatics 12; Office 12. ED ZARNDT : Cross Country 9; Basketball 9,10,11,12, Co- Captain 12; Track 10,11; Foot- ball 10,11,12; Varsity Club 10, 11,12; Student Council 1 1 . PATRICIA ZIMA NOT PICTURED: ROBERT BRET ROBERT DOEING CLAUDIA GRISWOLD: “Most Athletic”; G.A.A. 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 12. GERALD HAND ANDREW KAPRAL GERALD KESLER BETSY MORRIS: G.A.A. 9, 10; Band 9,10,1 1,12 ; Y-Teens 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12. JANET POPOVICH SHIRLEY REX MARY VAN HORSSEN 52 Outstanding Senior Couples MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Cynthia Novosel and Bill McCormick BEST LEADERS Carolyn Fejes and Jim Soderstrom MOST POPULAR Sandy Janzig and Don Turley 53 These Seniors Were Voted BEST DRESSED John Jansen and Nancy Peterson MOST ATHLETIC Dick Greene and Claudia Griswold MOST COURTEOUS Ken Moretton and Treva Dickson Most Outstanding by Classmates BEST SENSE OF HUMOR Juanita Renschen and Jerry Sullivan BEST SCHOOL CITIZENS Beata Kaarlela and Byron Anderson FRIENDLIEST Marlene Jasck and A1 Raduenzel 55 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, STANDING: Marv McConnell and Lynn Garrard. SITTING: John Blanchard and Sandy Vondy. JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS, STANDING: Mr. Fiscus and Mr. Beck. SITTING: Mr. Mack and Miss Beanblossom. Juniors Are Ready to Ascend to Seniorship Veronica Adams, Charles Aldrin, Douglas Allen, Carol Bagan, Malachy Beckham, Allan Blanchard. Sharon Blythe. Bill Bohnaker, Judy Bradley, Judy Brill, Sharon Canham, Barbara Chambers. Dale Christenson, Lorelie Christenson, Russell Clark, Lenore Colin, Sharon Conley, Roger Crane. Kae Crowd, Jay D’Angelo, Leticia Darlington, Karen Davis, Bob Deliget , Andriana Dertow. 56 Larry Dewell, John Eason, Steven Egener, Bonnie Elman, Jerry Erickson, Donna Fechner. Bill Feeney, Ron Fisher, Donald Foss, Cathy Fritz, Donna Gabor, Mike Gall. Lynn Garrard, Sharon Grugel, Doug Hendrickson, Robert Hillman, Connie Holler, Charles Holtz. Linda Huber, Bonnie James, Ken Janusz, Barbara Kallen, Luanne Karr, Fred King. Mike Klein, Sue Knight, Karen Knudson, Tom Koedyker, Kathy Kren, Ron Kryszak. Ruth Kuiken, Terry LaNoue, Tom Laviolette, Mary Leeper, Vivian Litavecz, Sally Lohse. Sharon Lugar, Marianne McCluskey, Marvin McConnell, Judy McDermott, Bob Marlowe, John Mattingly. Charlette Medley, Glenn Meier, Gerry Messmer, Larry Miller, Sprague Miller, Joan Minninger. 57 Faye Mock, Connie Moore, Barbara Moyes, Chuck Murray, Richard Nault, Jim Newhard. Sharon Norris, Sharon O’Halloran, Jim Oprea, Larry Ott, Bonnie Parker, Pat Perotti. Gene Pederson, Jerry Phillips, John Plohg, Mary Lou Redar, Sharon Reinboldt, Ed Reynolds. Dick Reyome, Barbara Schmidt, Sandy Schultz, Linda Siekierski, Josephine Siltanen, Gerald Smith. Beverly Smock, Karen Stansell, David Stanton, Pat Starek, Richard Stedman, Dennis Stenken. Nancy Stewart, Nancy Suckcy, Dave Sullivan, Jane Summers, Carol Tosh, Gloria Trocha. Joyce Valentine, Geraldine Vander Tuuk, Monette Visak, Sandy Vondy, Victor Wagner, Barbara Wallace. Lynne Wallen, Judy Walley, Janis Watkins, Dale Weddell, Pat Wilson, Don Wiltfong. Phyllis Woodbum, Sandy Woodburn, Mary Beth Zelencik, Dorothy Zych. NOT PICTURED: John Blanchard, Mike Kinsey, Diane Northrop. Jay D’Angelo trys on a ring for size as Lorelie Christenson, Lenore Colin, and Doug Allen look on. 59 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ARE, STANDING: Dan Lazar and Stan Koby. SIT- TING: Janice Noreus and Bill Hutson. SOPHOMORE CLASS SPONSORS ARE, STANDING: Mr. Sanders, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Ritenour. SITTING: Miss Hodson. Sophomores Preparing to Progress As Juniors Jacqueline Adelsperger, Jim Anderson, Robert Anderson, Rosemary Bacso, Richard Bagan, Chester Baran. Cheryl Barkai, Alan Barrett, Russell Beck, Alice Beckner, Cheryl Beiriger, Jerry Bitner. Melvin Blair, Phyllis Bonfiglio, Raye Boyd, Nancy Bret, Judy Bult, Mike Burge. Bob Burks, Charlene Butler, Diane Canham, Judy Cavan, Marcia Clark, Ellen Clayton. 60 Sharon Cook, Ron Creviston, Robert Czapla, Ralph Dale, Fred Darin, Joan Demkowicz. Wayne De Vries, Verna Dickson, Ed Ditmars, Karen Dolson, Judy Drapac, Roger Draper. Walter Eaton, Gary Fagan, Carolyn Fiegle, Mary Fritz, Mike Gilchrist, Toni Goff redo. Don Good, Janice Gray, John Hageman, Georgia Helfin, George Herakovich, Rose Hoelschcr. Ronald Holeway, Kathy Hutchins, Bill Hutson, Anita Jones, Fred Jones, Jerry Julicr. Janet Kallen, Pat Kenealy, Roger Kennedy, Merle Kirkley, Stan Koby, Joe Kosteba. Bill Kruit, Ken La Buda, Dan Lazar, Mike Lesniak, Sandra Lucas, Sue MacDonald. Ron Marion, Nancy Matovina, Danny May, Dennis Maze, Kathryn McCoy, Margaret McDermott. 61 Bernard Miller, Lorraine Mills, Susan Minter, Pat Moore, Ruth Moore, Martin Murray. Bob Nack, Phyllis Nelson, Janice Noreus, Jerry Palko, Margaret Peach, Robert Pennman. Miriam Perotti, Stanley Pierscinski, Marilyn Pitt, Elizabeth Plikuhn, Ronald Powers, Ron Price. Sandra Price, Suzanne Rathbunn, Darryl Redar, Donald Roach, Patrick Rochford, Duane Roe. Margaret Royce, Douglas Sabina, Sue Schreiner, Carolyn Schulp, Eunice Schuttrow, Judy Seat. Raleigh Sell, Sharon Shofroth, Sandra Smith, Marlene Smock, Nancy Spcichert, Marilyn Spohn. Bill Stammis, Mike Stedman, Pat Stengel, Tom Stull, Cynthia Stupcck. Pat Szurgot. Joe Tatum, Bernie Taylor, Warren Taylor, Karen Thornbcrry, Janet Toczek, Dave Tosh. 62 Lee Turbeville, Dennis Tuskan, Dave Uhter, Sharon Vander Lugt, Dave Van Horn, Kurt Vining. Bill Waldron, Meredith Welsh. NOT PICTURED: Tom Bice, Susan Cavan, Loretta Covert, Charles Newl. Sophomores Bcrnie Miller, Phyllis Nelson, Pat Rochford, and Judy Bult engage in a game of ping-pong during the noon hour. 63 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS ARE, STAND- ING: Terry Fagan and Ed Siurek . SITTING: Connie Smith. NOT PICTURED: Dan Jordan. FRESHMAN CLASS SPONSORS ARE, STANDING: Miss Moelhman and Mr. Dalton. SITTING: Mrs. Blum and Mrs. Faulkenburg. Freshman Fears Turn to Shining Smiles Bonnie Asmus, John Ault, Bernard Bakken, Sherry Baltzer, Wayne Bartlett, Harriet Bauser. June Beuglas, Joe Blazic, Joyce Blum, Allen Boyd, Ron Britton, Eugene Carder. Beverly Catterton, Charles Coulter, Linda Curtis, Janet Darnell, Donna Ditmars, Helen Dobrowolski. Richard Dolson, Virginia Dyer, Gail Egener, Terry Fagan, Judy Fatter, Linda Fechner. 64 Joseph Flynn, Susan Furnas, Dale Gard, Georgia Gatlin, Michael Gollihur, Earl Govert. Joyce Govert, Ann Greene, Jayne Grimmer, Lee Grincr, Theona Gullickson, Tom Harbrecht. Leonard Harding, Martha Hart, Pamela Hartley, Sandra Hayes, Kathleen Hoffman, Pat Hopp. John Houchin, Phyllis James, Richard James, Camille Jarchow. Dan Jordan, Carol Klassen. Charles Koci, Elizabeth Kovecsi, Gail LaBuda, Pat Larson, Maryann Lucas, Beverly Marion. Barbara Marlowe, Georgene Marshall. Donna McConnell, Susan McCormick, Verlane McGarr, Sharon McGee. Howard McIntyre, Charlene Medley, Bob Messmer, Linda Mikuta, Bob Mills, Ronald Milne. Arthur Minninger, John Moats, Kaye Mock, James Morgan, Marilyn Morris, Charlotte Murawski. 65 James Murphy, Robert Musial, Blaine Parker, Judy Parker, David Patrick, Bonnie Patterson. Karen Penning, Sharon Plancarte, Kitty Lou Pratt, David Price, Virginia Reel, Carl Remesnik. Dolores Renschen, Sandra Riggs, Richard Roye, Maryann Runyan, Sharon Satterbloom, William Schaefer. Gayelyn Schumann, Richard Sebastian, Michael Seubert, Len Sharp, Karen Sikora, Ed Siurek. Carol Skorupa, Bruce Smith, Constance Smith, Diane Smith, Mike Solan, Richard Stiglitz. James Textor, Paul Trinosky, Larry Turner, Robert Ulm, Gary Vansessen, Carrie Wagner. Kay Wallace, Karen Warkentien, Cornelia Weigley, Ed Wilson, Tom Wiltfong, Shirley Wymer. Linda Zacker, Anthony Zelencik, Kathleen Zimmerman. 66 Gazing at the school in wonder are freshmen Pat Hopp and Joe Flynn. Anyone for refreshments? Here Dick Dolson is purchasing pop- corn from Virginia Dyer and Linda Mikuta during activity period. 68 The Games We’ve Enjoyed Classes have barely begun in the fall before students make that first football game their main topic of discussion. Each day after school finds football and cross-country boys working out on the field. Then almost im- mediately it’s basketball season, followed by track, baseball, and golf. It is a fact that sports play an important part at Griffith High School, for sports affect everyone. Ask the boys who wear the Letter- men’s jackets how it feels to walk behind that letter they have worked so hard to earn. Ask the cheerleaders what it’s like to stand behind a team by patiently practicing rou- tines and yelling loudly and clearly at all times. Ask the student body how it feels to sit on the bleachers and back a team with faithful cheering. They’ll all give you the same answer — it feels great! And that answer boils down to just one thing, a tremendous amount of that intangible commodity we call “school spirit.” Everyone likes to win; but even when the game is lost, that feeling of pride that you, Typical Student, have in your team, can’t be beat. It’s your team — a part of you; repre- senting you; fighting for you. To you it is victorious. Grantland Rice expressed it quite well when he said: “When the one Great Scorer comes to write against your name — He marks — not that you won or lost — but how you played the game.” 69 Team Effort Proves Success ROW 1, Left to Right: A1 Raduenzel, Stan Koby, Ron Marion, Dave Uhter, Ed Siurek, Mike Lesniak, Don Good, Jerry Starek, Melvin Blair, Dan Jordon, Lynn Garrard, Wal- ter Eaton, mgr. ROW 2: Jerry Palko, Terry LaNoue, Man-in McConnell, Rich Beiriger, Don Turley, Tom McGee, Jim Shearer, Dick Reyome, Dan Lazar, Gary Fagan, Bernie Tay- lor, Ed Ditmars, Coach Mack. ROW 3: Coach Adams, Duane Lueders, Tom Harbrecht, John James, Ed Zarndt, Jay D’Angelo, Mike Kinsey, Doug Allen, George Bobal, Bill Hutson, Dick Summers, Larry Dewell. We They Lowell 13 7 Portage 25 6 Hobart 13 32 Calumet 21 13 East Gary 33 6 Merrillville 27 14 Dyer 41 12 Wirt 21 6 Crown Point 7 34 Edison 13 6 Carl Adams: Head football coach, assistant basketball coach. and Brings Panthers Championship Jerry Starek and Lynn Garrard 8 and 2 record brings conference championship. Tom McGee and Don Turley round the ends while Jerry Starek pilots the conference champs. Speed and Spirit Bring Zamdt makes gain on only carry. McGee falls to Edison tackier. Under the expert coaching of our rookie coach Carl Adams, who has replaced retired coach Rich- ard Beck, we finished the 1958 football season with an eight and two record. Included in this record was an undisputed Cal- ument Conference title with seven wins and no losses. This was the first time since 1950, that we have won undisputed claim of the crown. We have now won thirteen of our last fourteen con- ference encounters over the past two seasons. In our opening game of the season we defeated Lowell 13 to 7 on our home field. In this game A1 Raduenzel made one of his two touchdowns on fumble re- coveries. The next game pitted us against Portage who ranked second in the conference and was the win- ner of one game from state-ranked Horace Mann. We defeated them 25 to 6 on the running of Lynn Garrard and Don Turley. Our third encounter of the year put us on the spot as we were beaten 32 to 13 by eighth-ranked Hobart on their home field. Bouncing back from the rigors of defeat we topped Calumet 21 to 13 at home. This game was ear-marked by an offensive exhi- bition by Lynn Garrard who was responsible for 15 of our points. In gaining our third conference victory we met East Gary on our own battle-ground and depleted their offense for 33 points to their 6. Tom Kurth : Assistant football coach. 72 Success to Panther Team Opposition’s tackle foils Turley. Turley misses as Raduenzel closes in. Tom McGee proved to be our main spark plug in this game. While gaining 140 yards he scored 12 points. Don Turley scored four touchdowns and gained 164 yards to almost single-handedly de- feat Merrillville 27 to 14 at their Homecoming game. Our 41 to 12 romp over Dyer gave us five conference wins and paved the way for our en- counter with Gary Wirt. Wirt, who defeated us for the championship last year, fell to our offense 21 to 6. We then entered the slaughter-house category as we were butchered by the mighty Crown Point team 34 to 7. Reviving ourselves we traveled to Edison to try to gain our undisputed conference title. We won 13 to 6 on good play from all and ended a successful season. Individually Garrard led the rushers with 559 yards and a 5.03 yard per play average followed by McGee with 443 yards and a 5.27 average, and Turley with 444 yards and a 4.53 average. Garrard also led in passing with 500 yards gained on 31 completions out of 75 attempts for a 41 per cent average. He had a 6.67 average for six touchdowns. McGee rounds end in gain attempt. Ed Zarndt analyzes opponent’s play. Varsity Teams of the Future Jerry Starek had 244 yards on 16 completions out of 42 attempts for 38 per cent. He also threw four touchdown passes. Turley, one of the best punters in the Calumet Area, had an average of 34 yards per try in 25 attempted kicks. Garrard was second with a 26 yard per try average in seven attempts. In the pass receiving department, McGee has proved himself the most nimble fingered by catching 14 aerials good for 213 yards. Ed Zarndt was second with nine receptions and 101 yards. Those remaining included Turley with seven receptions for 134 yards, Garrard with four for 43 yards, Starek with five for 111 yards, John James with three for 30 yards, and Terry LaNoue with one for 9 yards. Garrard also kicked 22 of 32 attempted conversions for a 67 per cent average. As a team, we averaged 22 points per game as contrasted by our opponent’s 14 per game average. In first downs the opposition and we each finished with a ten per game average. This is very misleading since we outgained our foes to the tune of thirty yards per game. We had an average of 74 yards per game through the air to their 76 and 166 on the ground to their 134. Our average gain per play was a very respectable five yards per try while the opposition had a four yard per try average. Our best offensive exhibitions of the year were our 311 yards rushing against Merrillville and 1 38 yards passing against Crown Point. Rich Beiriger, Dick Summers, Garrard, Turley, and James made the All- Conference Team. Starek, Zarndt; LaNoue, Shearer, and Raduenzel won All- Conference honorable mention. One odd thing occurred when McGee, Zarndt, and Garrard were named to the All-State honorable mention team, because Tom wasn’t on any conference team and Ed was only honorable mention; and yet each gained state recognition. Lynn Garrard was voted the most valuable player and the most valuable back- fieldman for the 1958 season, and John James was named the most valuable lineman. Congratulations on a job well done to the coaches and players who made this a most successful season. 74 Build on the Junior Varsity ROW I: Coach Steve Stanczak, Allan Boyd, Tony Zel- encik, Earl Covert, Jim Anderson, Dick Dolson, Chester Baran, Kurt Vining, Lee Turbeviue, Fred Darin, Terry Fagan, John Moats, Rich Roye, Ron Britton, Joe Flynn, Blaine Parker, Coach Tom Kurth. ROW 2: Dave Price, Kenny LaBuda, Ron Marion, Don Good, Melvin Blair, Dan Jordan, Mike Seubert, Pat Rochford, Bernie Miller, Eddie Suirek, Mike Lesniak, Stan Koby, David Uhter, Gary VanSessen, John Houchin, Wayne Barrett, Bob Mills. ROW 3: Manager Don Roach, Manager Chuck Coulter, Bob Burks, Larry Turner, Ben Bakken, Howard McIntyre, Danny May, Gary Fagan, Bill Hutson, Joe Kosteba, Ed Ditmars, Tom Harbrecht, Bernie Taylor, George Herakovich, Eugene Carter, Bob Anderson, Bruce Smith, Manager Warren Taylor. Griffith’s scrappy Junior Varsity Football team, motivated by a J.V. Schedule strong desire to win, went undefeated in Calumet Conference play and compiled a 602 overall record. Throu ghout the season Coach Lowell 6 — 0 Tom Kurth’s boys came through with timely points to assure a Edison 7 — 0 Panther victory. Hobart 6 — 7 Two of the best played games were Hobart (6 — 7) and Calumet Highland (Reserves) .... 6 — 39 (13 — 7) in which effort and sound fundamentals were used. Valparaiso 20 — 7 From the looks of this past season we can safely anticipate Merriville 13 — 6 future years of good football at Griffith High School. Calumet 13 — 6 Roosevelt, E.C 7 — 25 Crown Point 13 — 7 Panthers Gain Crown for Larry Miller Tom Koby Gar Underwood The Fourth Consecutive Year Gale Riggle Coach Carl Sanders The 1958 cross-country team, fea- turing almost all seniors on the first team, can Jook back to one of the finest seasons in the history of Griffith High School. The Griffith “harriers” completed the eleven regular meets with an over-all record of eleven wins and five losses. Our team placed eighth out of twenty-eight teams in the Hobart Invitational. We won the Calumet Conference Championship for the fourth straight year as Dick Greene was the individual winner with Gale Riggle and Bill John- ston also placing on the All-Conference team. Gold track shoes were also awarded to all three of our runners. We went through the Sectionals with flying colors despite the fact that we were defeated and barely missed the chance to go down state. Illness proved to be our downfall as Hobart took the Sectional title. We defeated all the schools in the meet with the exceptions of Hobart and Hammond Tech. We were tied by Gary Roosevelt. Greene was again the individual standout and got to travel to the state. The nucleus of our team were re- turning lettermen Dick Greene, Gale Riggle, Gar Underwood, Bill Johnston, and junior Larry Miller. Rounding out the first team were Paul Lockwood, and Cliff Blanchard. Greene ran the two mile course in 9:41.5 breaking the school record and recording the best sectional time. Riggle turned in a time of 10:16, Underwood 10:31, Johnston 10:39, and Miller 10:28 for a team average of 10:16. Tom Roby and Marv Branch also completed the course in a time of less than eleven minutes. We will lose eight lettermen by graduation and will have only one re- turning upon whom to build next year s team. Coach Sanders will be sad to lose his conglomeration of stamina and speed but will look to the next season in hopes of gaining his fifth consecutive conference title. Dick Greene 77 Track and Baseball Men Have I 1 l l ft. « Lrtl ' l FIRST ROW: Ken Dolson, Gerry Messmer, Tom Koby, Gar Underwood. Tom McGee, Dick Reyome, Jerry Starek, Lynn Garrard, Bob Hedges, Coach Stanczak. SECOND ROW: Doug Allen, Joe McGee, Ron Schuttrow, Bill Mar- lowe, Mike Kinsey, Bob Wakefield, Tom Konopasek, John DeVries, Larry Dewell. Steve Stanczak, Varsity Baseball, asst. Football and Basketball Coach. Our baseball picture this year should have been brighter than our four wins, nine losses, and one tie show. All of our wins were in conference play and gave us a second place berth in the standings behind Lowell and Wirt, who tied for first place. Included in our losses was a 5 to 3 extra in- ning defeat at the hands of Wirt while we boasted an 8 to 1 decision over Lowell. Despite Bob Wakefield’s anemic batting aver- age of .235, his pitching and team leadership made him our most valuable asset. Ken Dolson showed his dependability by leading our team with a .417 average and was followed by Joe McGee with a .370 average. Tom Konopasek was one of our finest pitchers but always finished on the short end of the decision due to lack of sup- port from the rest of the team. 78 Common Goals: to Win! ROW 1: Harry Hausenfleck, Ed Gordon, A1 Raduenzel, Don Turley, Dick Greene, Terry LaNoue, Bill Cook, Carl Zarndt. Ted Hill, Bob Mack, Coach Sanders. ROW 2: Dick Nyquist, Dave Sullivan, Bill Johnston, Marv Branch, Gale Riggle, Duane Lueders, Dave McDermott, Ken Moret- ton, Lewie Miller, Ken Clark, D. Page Bennett. ROW 3: Joe Kosteba, Don Wiltfong, John Plogh, Marvin McCon- nell, Louie Golec, Paul Lockwood, Dari Williams, John Blanchard, Ron Fisher, Roger Crane, Chuck Aldrin. ROW 4: Daryll Rcdar, Bob Penman, David Tosh, Dennis Tuskan, Bill Hutson, Melvin Blair, Dick Kosmoski, Ed Ditmars. The Panther track squad, consisting of mostly jun- iors, posted a 7- — 5 record with wins over Emerson, Edison, Lowell, Merrillville, Portage, Chesterton, and Noll Central. In the Conference we took our share of firsts, but could do no better than a third place finish. This year’s team had some very outstanding boys but lacked the depth usually supplied by the underclassmen. Greene placed eighth in the state for the mile with a time of 4:33.5 while Gordon cleared the six foot two inch mark and also went to the state meet. Two records were broken in the hurdles as Raduenzel set a 21.5 mark in the low hurdles, and Gordon in the high hurdles ran a fine race of 16.3. Cook placed the shot put for a forty-four foot ride. Our mile relay team of Turley, Hill, Riggle, and Greene set the new school record of 3:39.5. Carl Zarndt MILE RELAY TEAM: Ted Hill, Terry LaNoue, Dick Greene, Don Turley. Ed Gordon Golf and Girls Go SENIOR LETT ERA! EN : Bob Selund, Gordon Lane, Chuck Bredesen, Darryl Blink. After the conclusion of the 1958 season the golf team s record stood at twelve wins, six losses, and one tie. We gained a second place finish behind Dyer with a six and one record. Of the four senior lettermen, Gordon Lane was the most outstanding by shooting par or below in practically all meets. His low was a 35 against Hammond Noll at Wicker Park. The nucleus of the team were seniors Lane, Chuch Bredeson, Darryl Blink, and Bob Selund. Joe Zemik, a freshman, was the fifth man. Golf Team Second in Conference FIRS 7 ROW: Bob Selund. Cliff Blanchard. Jerry Erickson, Ken Butler, Joe Zernik. SECOND ROW: Dave Sullivan, Cordon Lane, Chuck McDermott, Chuck Bredesen, Darryl Blink, Coach Mack. 80 Together in Sports GAA OFFICERS: Lenore Colin, Treasurer; Sandy Vondy. Sports Head; Jcrilynn Cutler, Secretary; Colleen Finik, Vice President; Carolyn Fejes, President; Miss Beanblossom, Sponsor. FROM TOP OF G: Margie Hilbrich, Karen Kingen, Sandy Seberger, Colleen Finik. Jerilynn Cutler, Jo Ann Legg, Beata Kaarlela, Carolyn Wymer, Marlene Jasek, Geraldine Nicksic, Louise Moorman, Jean Ooms, Janice Baird, Carolyn Fejes, Mary Helen Fritz. Varsity and J. V. Cheerleaders Sharon Saterbloom, Tony Gullickson, Sue Schreiner, Marlene Smock, Eunice Schuttrow. Cheerleaders and Lettermen Rosann Heimberger, Diane Lewis, Sandy Janzig. Iona Lazar, Lenore Colin. Add to the Spice FIRST ROW: Ken Moretton, Jim Shearer, Tom McGee, John James, Dick Beiriger, Jerry Starek, Coach Mack. ROW 2: Paul Lockwood, Gar Underwood, A1 Raduenzel, Dick Greene, Tom Koby, Marvin Branch, Ken Takacs. ROW 3: Terry LaNoue, Mike Kinsey, Larry Miller, Lynn Garrard, Don Turley, Ed Zarndt, Gale Riggle. ROW 4: Duane Lueders, Cliff Blanchard, Doug Allen, Jay D’An- gelo, George Bobal, John Blanchard, Bill Johnston, Dick Summers. Varsity Club OFFICERS : Don Turley, Vice President; Dick Greene, Secretary; Mr. Mack, Sponsor; Jerry Starek, President; Tom McGee, Treasurer. Intramural Players Ballot Their All-Stars FIRST ROW: Wayne Ready, Tom McGee, Gar Underwood, Ron Fisher. ROW TWO: Paul Lockwood, Jack Sharp, Byron Anderson, Dick Summers, Larry Dewell. ROW ONE: Cliff Blanchard, Don Downey, John Plohg. ROW TWO: Mr. O’Rourke, Dave Sullivan, Vic Pauline, Tom McGee. ROW ONE: Kae Crowel, Kathy Kren, Sue Knight. ROW TWO: Eunice Schuttrow, Phyllis Nelson, Cheryl Barkai. BASKETBALL USHERS INTRAMURAL SCOREKEEPERS While the Varsity Rolls Up Victories With fifteen wins and six losses we ended our most suc- cessful season in the pres- ent reign of Coach Harold Mack. In the process of the sea- son we broke three game-scoring marks and assembled one of the most potent offensive machines in conference history. In the conference we went un- defeated while compiling undis- puted claim to the title. After winning our first game over Gary Wirt 72 to 37 we proceeded to amass consecutive wins over Ed- ison 76 to 63, Portage 70 to 61, East Gary 90 to 58, Merrillville 71 to 52, Dyer 59 to 39, and finished at Lowell with a fan- tastic 102 to 57 win. In collect- ing 90 points over East Gary we broke the previous high score for a Griffith team of 85. After this we turned in a 91 point perform- ance over Tech and then ending the season with a climactic ex- travaganza we took Lowell by 102 to 57. In conference play our team scored an average of 77 points per game to our opponent’s 52 to take the lead in both depart- ments. In the individual statis- tics there was much balance as exemplified by the fact that we had five men who accumulated 55 points or more. Ed Zarndt led the scoring with 92 points while playing only six games. He was followed by Dick Greene with 81, Jerry Starek with 77, Mike Kinsey with 59, and Don Coach Harold Mack. ROW ONE: Dick Summers, mgr.; Jerry Starek, Don Turley, A1 Raduenzel, Lynn Garrard, Jim Newhard, mgr. ROW TWO: Dick Greene, Ed Zarndt, John James, Marv Branch, Joe Kosteba, Ken Moretton, Bill Johnston, Mike Kinsey. 85 Unblemished Conference Record Gives With Branch’s shot away our opponents wait for the rebound. Raduenzel relives his football days by trying to recover a “fumble.” Turley with 55. In the rebound department Zarndt was high with 54 followed by Kinsey with 40, John- ston with 36, James with 34, and Greene with 31. In the plus and minus column the leaders were Johnston and Greene who each had a plus 13 for their efforts. They were followed by James with a plus ten. Outside the conference we opened the season against Gary Roosevelt at home and were met with a 71 to 57 defeat. We then played host to South Bend St. Joseph’s and gained our first win 80 to 63. After the Wirt game Rensselaer was our next vic- tim 62 to 55. In the Culver game we played a slow first half but finished strong in recording a 53 to 36 win. Upon entering the Merrillville Tourney we de- feated Crown Point 57 to 51 and Calumet 56 to 54 in an overtime to gain entrance to the finals where we were defeated by Hobart 70 to 60 in the last quarter of play. Shortly thereafter we were again confronted with L.TOR. Ken Moretton, John James, Ed Zarndt, Dick Greene, Jerry Starek, A1 Raduenzel. 86 Panthers Undisputed Title Claim L. TO R. Bill Johnston, Don Turley, Lynn Garrard, Marvin Branch. 1959 SEASON SCHEDULE We They Roosevelt, G H . . 57 . . 71 S. B. St. Joe H . . 80 . . 63 Wirt H . . 72 . . 37 Rensselaer H . . 62 . . 55 Edison H . . 76 . . 63 Culver M. A H . . 53 . . 36 Portage T . . 70 . . 61 Merrillville Tourney: Crown Point 57 . . 51 Calumet (ovt.) • • 56 . . 54 Hobart 60 . . 70 East Gary H . . 90 . . 58 Calumet . H . We They .61 ..62 Merrillville .. T . 71 . . 52 Hobart . . T . . 42 . . 47 Dyer . . T . . 59 . . 39 Morton . . T . . 54 . . 85 Chesterton . H . 68 . . 60 Noll Central . . H . . 44 . . 50 Hammond Tech . . T . 91 . . 60 Crown Point .... . H . . 58 . . 55 Lowell . . T . .102 . . 57 E. C. Sectional: Morton . 65 . . 59 Joe Kosteba and Mike Kinsey. The J. V. John James takes a look towards Marv Branch just before grabbing the rebound. Calumet and lost in a revenge game 62 to 61 in the last three seconds of play. As we traveled to Hobart t e in turn were after revenge, but as it turned out, te fourth quarter was again too much as we lost 47 to 42. At Hammond Morton we just couldn’t get started and suffered an 85 to 54 defeat. At home again we defeated Chesterton 68 to 60 while losing to Noll 50 to 44. Then at the Tech gym we poured on the steam and rolled on to defeat them, 91 to 60. In another rematch we again defeated Crown Point 58 to 55. The twenty-one game statistics show we had a 65 point per game average while our opponents had a 57 point game average. Individual trophies were presented to the individual leaders in field goal per- centages, free-throw percentage, rebounds, and plus and minus points. Mike Kinsey was the field goal percentage winner with a 45% average; Ed Zamdt took free-throw honors with a 70% average; John Takes the Varsity’s Hint Starek’s shot is up and good before a Portage player can block it. James was rebound leader with 131; and Dick Greene had a plus 36 to take his trophy. The scoring was led by Greene with 230 points and followed by Zarndt with 206, Kinsey 179, Starek 160, Turley 159, and James 151. In rebounds James was high with 131 followed by Zarndt with 122, Kinsey 116, Johnston 100, and Greene with 88. In plus and minus points Greene was high with 36 followed by Zarndt with plus 29, James plus 22, Johnston plus 22, and Kinsey with plus 18. With the loss of nine of the twelve man varsity the outlook for next year might look ominous, but when you see that Garrard and Kinsey will be back the outlook seems to be favorable. This year’s group of boys put forth their utmost effort, from the high scorer to the men who hardly ever played, and the results are very apparent. Congratulations to Coach Mack and all the players. 88 and Has One of Its Best Seasons ROW ONE: Ken LaBuda Mgr., Stan Koby, Bob Burks, Chester Baran, Walt Eaton Mgr., ROW TWO: Jerry Palko, Gary Fagan, Jay D’Angelo, Ed Ditmars, Dan Lazar, Dick Rey- ome, Steve Stiglitz. The Griffith Junior Varsity Basketball team along with its varsity counterparts completed the 1958 — 59 season with a fine record. Although lacking height they displayed excellent team speed and scoring balance. Coach Carl Adam’s crew started their year by defeating a perennially strong Gary Roosevelt, 28 — 26, and then going on to win their next games before losing to Portage in the Calumet Conference Reserve Tourney finals, 33- — 38. They had previously beaten this same Port- age team, 42 — 33. The highlight of the Panther sea- son was their clash with Chesterton’s Trojans, 51 — 30, in which the J.V.’s committed only three errors. J.V.’s Finish 16—4 We They We They Gary Roosevelt ...28 . . 26 Merrillville 43 . . 27 South Bend St. Joe . . . . . . . 42 . . 34 Portage 33 . . 38 Wirt . ... 41 .. 17 Hobart 39 . . 25 Rennselaer . ... 42 . . 22 Dyer 60 . . 43 Edison ... 46 .. 17 Morton 29 . . 31 Culver M. A . ... 42 . . 27 Chesterton 51 . . 30 Portage . ... 42 . . 33 Noll Central 29 . . . 40 East Gary . ... 58 . . . 26 Tech 54 . . 49 Calumet . .. . 51 . . 44 Crown Point 42 . . 30 Edison ... 42 , . . 34 Lowell 39 . . 46 89 An important part of high school that usually comes under the title of extracurricu- lar activities is our opportunity to join clubs. We who have engaged in various club ac- tivities and have recognized the real purpose of clubs cannot truthfully deem them extra- curricular. Clubs educate us differently than studies by developing our personalities as well as enabling us to grow both spiritually and physically. Through clubs, we are able to define our personal goals, to recognize and make use of our own special talents, and to develop interest in the vital occurrences of the day. In clubs we work together, utilizing that impulse of unification that is all- important in our future lives. On the lighter side, one should add that clubs are fun! A get-together with friends who share common interests always leads to an enjoyable time. The Clubs We’ve Joined Honor Society and Student Council ROW I: Left to Right: Beata Kaarlela, Sandy Se- berger, Judy Carlson, Janet Peterson, Cynthia No- vosel, Donna Matthews. ROW 2: Byron Anderson, Glen Graber, Virginia Lambert, Jan Baird, Pat Brown, Colleen Finik, Carolyn Fejes. ROW 3: Terry Noreus, Dewey Dallas, Alden Schmidt, Bill McCormick, Jim Soderstrom, Mary Helen Fritz, Margaret Leonard, Jim St. Clair. High school students are continuously striv- ing to acquire knowledge and to obtain bet- ter grades. As a reward for their efforts, the National Honor Society has become the su- preme scholastic goal of students. To be named a member of the Honor So- ciety is one of the highest honors a student can receive in high school. Membership is lim- ited to 15% of the senior class, 10% of the junior class, and a probationary 5% of the sophomore class. The purpose of the Honor Society is to pro- mote the qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and service. LEFT TO RIGHT: Donna Matthews, Treasurer; Beata Kaarlela, Secretary; Bill McCormick, President; Colleen Finik, Vice President. Are the Goals of Every Student ROW 1: Mr. Stanczak, Sponsor: John Moats, Dan Jordan, Janice Baird, Jerry Starek, Diane Lewis, Jim St. Clair, Donna Ditmars. ROW 2: Cheryl Beiriger, Sue Schreiner, Sandy Lucas, Marlene Smock, Lorraine Mills, Pat Rochford, Butch Koby. ROW 3: Jay D’Angelo, Doug Allen, John Blan- chard, Sue Knight, Connie Moore, Beverly Smock, Lynn Garrard, Larry Turner. ROW 4: Mary Helen Fritz, Sandy Janzig, Iona Lazar, Jim Soderstrom, Pat Brown, Bill McCormick, J. D. James, Don Tur- ley, A1 Raduenzel. This year, due to the new seventy-minute period schedule, the Student Council was able to meet every day as a regular class. Under this system, much was accomplished. The total membership of the Council is 32, consisting of 10 seniors, 8 juniors, 6 sopho- mores, 4 freshmen, and 4 officers. The purpose of the Student Council is to develop good citizenship, improve student- teacher relations, boost school morale, assist in the management of the school, provide a forum for student expression, provide orderly direction of school activities, charter school clubs, and promote the general welfare of Griffith High School. LEFT TO RIGHT: Diane Lewis, Secretary; Jan- ice Baird, Treasurer; Mr. Stanczak, Sponsor; Jim St. Clair, Vice President; Jerry Starek, President. 93 F. T. A., Cadet Teachers, and Librarians ROW 1: Sandi Dressel, Iona Lazar, Judy Carlson, Sandy Seberger, Jerilynn Cutler, Barbara Sheets, Cynthia Novosel, Miss Vermilion, Sponsor. ROW 2: Janet Peterson, Virginia Lambert, Karen Kin- gen, Dennis Tatu, Marty Cole, Carol Pfister, Col- leen Finik, Margaret Hilbrich, Sharon O’Halloran. ROW 3: Jan Baird, Jerry Starek, Phillip Govert, Kathy Kren, Dolores Eaton, Toni Goffredo, Pam Fulka, Susan McCormick, Wayne Ready. ROW 4: Stephanie Sebestan, Lenore Colin, Nancy Spei- chert, Janis Watkins, Nancy Stewart, Cheryl Beiri- ger, Gloria Murphy, Rosemary Murphy, Jim Newhard. i I- ■■ i For those who are contemplating a career in the field of education, Griffith High offers membership in the Future Teachers of Amer- ica. Membership is open to all classes. The purpose of the F. T. A. is to learn about the teaching profession, its opportunities, and its important role in our democracy. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandi Dressel, Historian; Miss Ver- milion, Sponsor; Judy Carlson, President; Sandy Seberger, Vice President; Jerilynn Cutler, Secretary; Iona Lazar, Treasurer. Are a Great Service to the School Several teachers at our school are aided with their duties by a group of able students known as cadet teach- ers. These cadet teachers are helping not only the teachers, but also themselves. Most of them are looking for- ward to careers in education; and by doing cadet teaching, they are receiving the best experience possible to prepare for that profession. ROW 1, Left to Right: Karen Paradise, Rose Mary Murphy, Audrey Malachowski, Stephanie Sebestan, Sandy Seberger, Ginny Schauss, Do- lores Eaton, Miss Vermilion, Sponsor. ROW 2: Ken Takacs, Karen Hartz, Marty Cole, Carole Pfister, Kathy Kren, Grace Vander Tuuk, Johanna Starcevich, Judy Meki. ROW 3: Sharon Lugar, Sally Lohse, Betsy Morris, Jo Ann Legg, Martha DuBois, Jeanette Morehead, Mar- garet Royce, Bob Vander Tuuk. ROW 4: Jim Tomlin, Richard Stedman, Dave Sullivan, Bob DuVall, Larry Cremeens, Don Downey, Terry Nor- eus, Wayne Ready. One of the greatest aids to a student is his use of the library. Each period of the day finds stu- dents dashing in to look up an important historical fact, or to withdraw a book for a book re- port. Thanks to the competent stu- dent librarians who are always on hand, Griffith’s library ' is able to function smoothly and afford the necessary aids essential to students. LEFT TO RIGHT: Rose Mary Murphy, Stephanie Sebestan, Virginia Schauss, Audrey Malachowski, Gloria Murphy. 95 Latin Club and Dramatics ROW I: Miriam Perotti, Toni Goflfredo, Phyllis Nelson, Lenore Colin, Sharon O’Halloran, Karen Paradise, Judy Meki, Virginia Schauss, Margaret Hillbrich, Rose Mary Murphy, Miss Moelh- man, Sponsor. ROW 2: Margaret Royce, Janice Noreus, Karen Dolson, Barbara Moyes, Martha Du Bois, Lenore Falk, Geraldine Nicksic, Beata Kaar- lela, Alice Beckner, Jeanette Morehead, Robin James. ROW 3: Nancy Stewart, Nancy Speichert, Josie Siltancn, Anita Jones, Donna Gabor, Bonni Parker, Pat McLean, Georgia Helfen, Lorelie Christenson, Cathy Fritz. ROW 4: Mike Gall, Doug Hendrickson, Richard Nault, Jim Killion, Roger Crane, Russell Clark, Bill McCormick, Jim St. Clair, Jim Soderstrom, Bill Preston. ROW 5: Ralph Dale, Wayne DeVries, Roger Kennedy, Bill Waldron, Ron Price, Don Wilttong, David Stan- ton, Ron Kryszak, Terry Noreus. LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Stewart, Scriba Femineus; Miss Moelhman, Sponsor; Jim Soderstrom, Nuntius; Rich- ard Nault, Quaertor; Barbara Moyes, Dux Suprema; Toni Goffredo, Dux Secunda. Griffith High’s Latin club, the Jun- ior Classical League, has been func- tioning for only two years, and already much has been accomplished. Membership is open to all those who have enrolled in or have taken Latin. The purpose of the Junior Classi- cal League is to further one’s interest in Latin and to promote citizenship through group activities. Add Variety and Knowledge ROW 1: Left to Right: Miss Hodson, Sponsor; Gloria Murphy, Vice President; Karen Hartz, Secretary-Treasurer; Dolores Eaton, President; Claudia Bapst, Pat Brown, Nancy Peterson, Sandy Janzig, Barbara Sheets. ROW 2: Iona Lazar, Mary Jo Brant, Betsy Wolfe, Donna Matthews, JoAnn Legg, Martha DuBois, Carolyn Fejes, Bonnie Par- ker, Carole Pfister. ROW 3: Donna Cook, June Wilcox, Pam Fulka, Jean Ooms, Janet Peterson, Karen Paradise, Nancy Timm, Margaret Leonard, Donna Gabor. ROW 4: Loretta Govert, Miriam Perotti, Sue Metivier, Kay Wallace, Phyllis Govert, Sally Lohse, Judy Brill, Luanne Karr, Jeannine Lilly. ROW I: Left to Right: Sharon Blythe, Sharon Lugar, Margaret Eaton, Virginia Lambert, Judy Carlson, Shirley Johnson, Marlene Jasek, Louise Moorman, Lenore Falk. ROW 2: Michael Klein, Dennis Tatu, Jim Killion, Alden Schmidt, Fred Geyer, A1 Raduenzel, Gar Underwood, Don Turley, John Jansen. ROW 3: Sue Moore, Rosann Heim- berger, Johanna Starcevich, Grace Vander Tuuk, Sharon DcNeal, Karen Stansell, Marty Cole, Sandy Vondy, Virginia Schauss. ROW 4: Beata Kaarlela, Geraldine Nicksic, Lois Short, Sandy Seberger, Jerilynn Cutler, Cathy Fritz, Carolyn Wymer, Dar- lene Doan, Janice Smith. Photography Club and Projectionists ROW I: Left to Right: Marilyn Ault, Jacqueline Johnson, Meredith Welsh, Ellen Clayton, Gail Egener, Jeannette Morehead. ROW 2: Dave Sul- livan, Bob DuVall, Russell Clark, Mr. Fiscus. Sponsor; Gerald Hand, Mike Solan, Jim Murphy. ROW 3: Allan Blanchard, Ron Kryszak, Jim Tom- lin, Larry Ott, Charles Holtz. Look this way and smile please, Click! There — your picture’s taken. There’s nothing to it when you’re in the hands of one of the com- petent members of the Photography Club! Membership is open to all classes. The purpose of the Photography Club is to instruct students in taking and printing better photos. LEFT TO RIGHT: Ron Kryszak, Vice-President; Mr. Fiscus, Sponsor; Marilyn Ault, President. 98 Strengthen Ability Through Practice A group of boys who perform a great service for Griffith High School are the projectionists. These efficient boys show movies for out-of-school activities, run the opaque projector, splice films, and show films for classes. Often working behind the scenes, the projectionists are always ready to help when they are needed. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Killion, Russell Clark, Jim So- derstrom, Ed Lukacs, Gale Riggle. History students patiently await the starting of a movie to be shown by pro- jectionist, Gale Riggle. 99 Y-Teens and Booster Club An ROW I: Left to Right: Karen Stansell, Betsy Wolfe, Martha DuBois, Jo Ann Legg, Barbara Sheets, Donna Cook, Sandy Seberger, Sandy Vondy, Mrs. Cook, Sponsor. ROW 2: Pat Wilson, Betsy Morris, Judy Parker, Sharon Grugel, Lorelie Christenson, Sharon Conley, Clara Brownell, Pat McLean, Jerilynn Cutler. ROW 3: Lenore Falk, Joyce Blum, Sandy Riggs, Verlane McGarr, Sharon Plancarte, Diane Smith, Linda Mikuta, Karen Thornberry, Sharon VanderLugt. ROW 4: June Wilcox, Lois Short, Beata Kaarlela, Margaret Peach Merle Kirkley, Linda Curtis, Bonnie Elman, Carolyn Schulp. Membership in Y-Teens is open to all classes of Griffith High. The goals of Y-Teens are growth as a person, growth in friendship toward all races, religions, and nationalities; and growth in the knowledge and love of God. LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Stansell, Treasurer; Sandy Vondy, Devotions: Jerilynn Cutler, Vice President; Mrs. Cook, Sponsor; Sandy Seberger, President; Lorelie Chris- tenson. Secretary. 100 Active Participants in School Life ROW 1: Left to Right: Mr. Reed, Sponsor; Rosann Heimberger, Carolyn Wymer, Darlene Doan, Sue Moore, Claudia Bapst, Janice Smith, Pat Brown, Judy Carlson, Mary Jo Brant, Virginia Lambert, Nancy Peterson, Diane Lewis. ROW 2: Karen Hartz, Shirley Johnson, Lois Short, Beata Kaarlela, Jo- hanna Starcevich, Grace Vandcr Tuuk, Stephanie Sebestan, Ginny Schauss, Barbara Sheets, Karen Kin- gen, Sandy Dresscl, Jan Baird, Iona Lazar. ROW 3: Margaret Eaton, Sandy Seberger, Jerilynn Cutler, Gloria Murphy, Pat McLean, Clara Brownell, Do- lores Jones, Kathy O’Toole, Juanita Renschen, Rose- mary Smolcn, Mary Van Ilorssen, Sharon DcNcal, Jan Plohg. ROW 4: Margaret Leonard, Gerri Nick- sic, Lennie Falk, Marty Cole, Donna Cook, Colleen Finik, Mary Helen Fritz, Pat Ahrens, Phyllis Wright, Sandy Janzig, Carol Pfister, Lorraine Balta. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Jo Brant, Treasurer; Nancy Peterson, Vice President; Mr. Reed, Spon- sor; Sandy Janzig, Secretary; Rosann Heimberger, President. Griffith High’s Booster Club has been functioning for only two years. Membership is open to anyone who is interested, al- though only girls have joined thus far. The purpose of the Booster Club is to boost the team and arouse interest in the cheering section. The club introduced several new effects this year. To provide a more uniform cheering section, black and gold capes were worn by members. Also new is the ferocious- looking panther formed by members placing individual cards together. Science Club and Office Girls ROW I: Left to Right: Martha DuBois, Sharon O’Halloran, Josephine Siltanen, Margaret Eaton, Janis Watkins, Sandy Vondy, Mr. Bruce, Sponsor. ROW 2: John Mahoney, Cliff Blanchard, Jim Tomlin, Bob Preston, Donna Gabor, Dennis Tatu, John Clark. ROW 3: Charles Heyda, Jim Lesniak, Don Downey, John Ault, Bob Ulm, David Stan- ton, Don Boersma. ROW 4: Don Wiltfong, Terry Noreus, Bob Vander Tuuk, Ken Janusz, Susan Mc- Cormick, Pam Fulka, John Paden. ROW 5: Al- den Schmidt, Bill Holliday, John DeVries, Byron Anderson, Richard Nault, Jim Killion. Griffith High’s Science Club was reorgan- ized this year. Membership is open to all students who are interested in the field of science. The purpose of the Science Club is to ad- vance interest in science. Members accomplish this purpose through field trips and a yearly project. LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Holliday, Vice-President; Mr. Bunce, Sponsor; Janis Watkins, Secretary- Treasurer; Alden Schmidt, President. Promote Education Through Experience ROW 1: Left to Right: Judy Walley, Bette An- derson, Lorraine Balta, Sandy Seberger, Jean Ooms. ROW 2: Patti Szurgot, Cynthia Novosel, Marty Cole, Johanna Starcevich, Lynn Marlow. ROW 3: Janet Toczek, June Wilcox, Rosemary Smolen, Darlene Doan, Carolyn Wymer. One cannot walk into the main office or the Dean of Girls’ office without ob- serving several girls at work, looking busy and efficient. The truth is that these girls really are busy and efficient. In addition to their regular duties, the girls perform countless jobs, the value of which cannot be measured in both offices. The office girls contribute largely to the efficiency and the productivity of our school offices. Darlene Doan busily runs off tests on the duplicating ma- chine. 103 Editors and Staff Work Hard SEATED: Mr. O’Rourke, Sponsor; Bruce Duykers, Pat Brown, Virginia Lambert, Mary Jo Brant, Jim St. Clair, Iona Lazar. STANDING : Claudia Bapst, Lynn Mar- Editors Pat Brown and Virginia Lambert make plans for the next issue of the “Panther Press.” low, Sue Moore, Kathy O’Toole, Mike Gilchrist, Rich- ard Nault, Larry Miller, Mike Gall, Nancy Peterson, Judy Carlson, Sharon O’Halloran. The “Panther Press,” Griffith High School’s bi-weekly newspaper, is a means of keeping the students, parents, and the community informed on school activities, projects, and happenings. The staff consists of juniors and seniors who are in- terested in the field of journalism. It is the purpose of the “Panther Press” not only to be informative, but also to acquaint stu- dents with their schoolmates, and to instill in the student body a greater school spirit. to Improve School Newspaper Mary Jo Brant stands by as Bruce Duykers takes advantage of the new mimeoscope. Claudia Bapst dictates an article to Kathy O’Toole, who then types it. Editor-in-Chief Virginia Lambert Assistant Editor Pat Brown Business Manager Mike Gilchrist Art Editor Bruce Duykers Sports Jim St. Clair and Larry Miller Exchange Editor Mary Jo Brant Features Claudia Bapst, Judy Carlson and Iona Lazar Reporters Sharon O’Halloran, Sue Moore Mike Gall, Kathy O’Toole, and Richard Nault Typists Kathy O’Toole, Nancy Peterson and Lynn Marlow Sponsor Mr. C. J. O’Rourke 105 The Reflector Staff Strives to SEATED: Mr. O ' Rourke, Sponsor; Bruce Duykers, Pat Brown, Judy Meki, Colleen Finik, Jim St. Clair, Nancy Stewart. STANDING: Sharon O’Halloran, Karen Hartz, Audrey Malachowski, Judy Carlson, Gale Riggle, Ron Kryszak, Terry LaNoue, JoAnn Legg, Karen Paradise, Sandi Dressel, Carolyn Fejes. Members of the Prophecy Committee are; STANDING: A1 Raduenzel; Bill Holliday; and Jim Soderstrom. SEATED: Jerrilynn Cutler; Marlene Jasek; Jan Baird, chairman; Clau- dia Bapst; and Carolyn Fejes. After a year of planning, preparing, and composing, the yearbook staff issues its annual product — The “Reflector.” This book does what the name implies: it reflects the func- tions of various school clubs and organiza- tions, reports on all social events, and gives a complete sports roundup. The main purpose of the “Reflector” is to record the treasured memories of one’s high school years. 106 Capture Memories of People and Places Leaders of next year’s staff will be Ron Kryszak, Business Manager; Nancy Stewart, Editor; Sharon O’Halloran, Busi- ness Manager; and Terry LaNoue, Sports and Art Editor. Karen Paradise and Jo Ann Legg admire the Year- book Achievement plaque. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editors . . . Copy Editor Art Editor Assistant Art Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Typists Adviser J udy Meki Nancy Stewart Jim St. Clair Terry LaNoue and Gale Riggle Pat Brown Bruce Duykers Terry LaNoue Colleen Finik Sharon O’Halloran Ron Kryszak, and Judy Carlson Audrey Malachowski Sandi Dressel, Karen Hartz, Karen Paradise Jo Ann Legg, and Carolyn Fej’es Charles J. O’Rourke 107 Choral Department Enriches Griffin High has two major choral organizations — the Girls’ Glee Club and the Choir. Choral ensembles include the madrigal singers, girls’ trio, barbershop quartet, double sextet, and various other combinations. The choral organizations’ aim is to introduce fine choral music to the school and community. They strive to build citizenship, loyalty, and friendship through music. Choral members are required to attend all rehearsals and concerts, some outside concerts, and to contribute time and energy toward building the choral organizations. Outstanding mem- bers of the Choir and Glee Club receive letters after two years of membership. TRIO, LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Para- dise. Janet Peterson, Jean Ooms. A CAPPELLA, ROW 1: Left to Right: Sue Mac- Donald, Karen Hartz. Shirley Johnson, Carolyn Fiegle, Vivian Litavecz, June Wilcox, Miss Webster, Director; Mary Helen Fritz, Pat Ahrens, Lynn Marlow, Jean Ooms. Pat Stangel, Dolores Eaton. ROW 2: Sharon Canham, Jackie Johnson. Lorraine Balta, Phyllis Bon- figlio, Susan Cavan, Carole Pfister, Janet Peterson, Marcia Clark. Pat Wilson, Charlene Butler, Toni Gof- fredo. Lorelie Christenson. Jackie Adelsperger. ROW 3: Martin Murray, Mike Klien, Mary Leeper, Phyllis Gov- ert, Wayne DeVries. Charles Heyda. Glen Grabcr, Joe Tatum, Fred Jones, Ron Price, Gerald Hand. Margaret Leonard, Phyllis Wright. ROW 4: Bob Penman, Sally Lohse, Carol Tosh, Warren Taylor, Dan Lazar, Murray Faris. Dick Summers, Russell Beck. Jim Newhard, Bill Waldron, Sandy Janzig, Karen Paradise, Tom McCul- lough, Mike Solan. Life Through Song GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB, ROW I: Left to Right: Barbara Moyes, Jean Ooms, Janet Peterson, Shirley Johnson, Miss Webster, Director; Grace VanderTuuk, Claudia Bapst, Eunice Schuttrow. ROW 2: Sandy Lucas, Phyllis Nelson, Marlene Jasek, Sharon De- Neal, Juanita Renschen, Sandy Vondy, Marilyn Pitt, Phyllis Clark, Jan Baird. ROW 3: Jackie Johnson, Carolyn Marlowe, Lois Short, Claudia Griswold, Car- olyn Schulp, Sandy Seberger, Nancy Timm, Jeannine Lilly, Pat Ahrens, Dolores Jones, Pat Starek. MADRIGAL SINGERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Murray Faris, Shirley Johnson, Jim New- hard, Janet Peterson, Ron Price, Jean Ooms, Jackie Johnson, Glen Graber, Karen Paradise, Wayne DeVries, Margaret Leonard, Tom McCullough, Lynn Marlow. 109 Band Strengthens Ability of FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Donna Matthews, Jim Soderstroin. SECOND ROW: Janis Watkins, Tom La- violette, Bonni Parker, Karen Stansell. THIRD ROW: Margaret Royce, Linda Mikuta, Loretta Govert, Richard Nault, Jim Killion, Dewey Dallas, Gerald Hand. FOURTH ROW: John DeVries, Alden Schmidt, Dale Christenson, Bill Bohnaker, Gerald Bitner, Connie Smith, Bill Holliday. BACK ROW: Bob Jakubielski, Fred Darin, Raye Boyd, Sandy Smith, John Paden. Standing are head majorette Donna Matthews and drum major Gerald Keslcr. Kneeling are majorettes Lor- raine Mills, Betsy Wolfe, and Phyllis James. and Appreciation for Music FRONT ROW, Right to Left: Betsy Morris, Betsy Wolfe. SECOND ROW: Kathy Zimmerman, Phyllis James, Gerald Kesler, Lorraine Mills. THIRD ROW: Sandy Riggs, Barbara Marlowe, Sharon O’Halloran, Meredith The Concert Band is comprised of students from grades 9 — 12. Each year the band marches for all home football games, takes part in all community parades, and enters the State Marching Contest, where it has received a 1st Division rating for the past six years. During the basketball season, pep bands appear at all home basketball games. In Feb- ruary of each year the band is broken into small Welsh, Susan McCormick, Barbara Chambers. BACK ROW: Donna Fechner, Pamela Fulka, Tom Bice, Bob Ulm, Mike Burge, Walt Ivers, Jim Newhard, Mr. Sohn, Director; Tom Harbrecht. groups for the District and State Solo Ensemble Contest. In April of each year the band takes part in the Concert Band Contest in which it has received 1st Division ratings five times in the past six years. Three concerts are also played in Griffith and many clubs and organizations are furnished music by smal ' ensembles. Ill Talented Students Forn SOPHISTIC ATS : Vocalist, Margaret Leonard. FRONT ROW: Jim Soderstrom, Sharon O’Halloran, Gerald Kes- ler, Barbara Chambers, Bob Jakubielski, Murray Faris. BACK ROW: Pamela Fulka, Donna Fechner, Jim Newhard, Richard Nault, Alden Schmidt, John De- Vries, Bill Holliday. WOODWIND QUINTET : Kathy Zimmerman, Gerald Kesler, Dewey Dallas, Sharon O’Halloran, Donna Matthews. into Specialized Groups BRASS SEXTET: John DeVries, Alden Schmidt, Bill Holliday, Gerald Hand, Walt Ivers, Donna Fechner. Senior Class Read on dear Seniors And you shall see, What the voice of the future Predicts for thee. WALT’S a success as Durante’s stand in, His manager KOBY, makes quite a wad. HERB loves to be with all his kin, And for him GATLIN makes houses of sod. TREVA and RICH still squabble and fight. While SHARON and JACK just bill and coo. PAT BROWN with five kids is quite a sight, LENNIE FALK also has more than a few. WAGMAN writes the scandal sheet, In LAMBERT and MEKI’S “Daily Dispatch.” BOBAL is yet pounding the beat, LUKACS has been his latest catch. VICTOR for president on the Prohibition ticket, His vice-president is surely JOHN JAMES. BOERSMA works as a professional picket, While SEBERGER writes the C.I.O. aims. DONNA MATTHEWS is leading the band, The 77th trombone is played by PAM. The star player is no other than HAND, While JAKUBIELSKI beats the drums with a bam. UNDERWOOD and GREENE own a three ring cirus, Bozo JUANITA is their funniest clown. SULLIVAN helps out causing noise and a fuss, While NOVOSEL keeps cost of production way down. DIANE is a chorus girl at the Chez, With BOB DuVALL as their chief cook. SANDY JANZIG dances for pay, And accountant SENA keeps the book. McGEE is the new football star. With ZARNDT near to help on the passes. Their special cheering section’s not far MARY and CLAUDIA, those two sweet Lasses. PAT AHRENS runs a studio on Main, Next to BETTE ANDERSON’S florist shop. A famous fly-boy is JIM KANE, With BOB WARD turning the prop. KILLION is out saving souls, His special target is none other than ROOT. LETTS, the barber, cuts hair with bowls, Sweeper TIMM keeps chimneys free from soot. LORRAINE B ALTA’S hair is still flaming, With the help of beautician LOUISE. TERRY SCHMIDT for the moon is aiming, According to HEYDA, he’ll make it with ease. LYNN MARLOW is typing at a terrific speed, The queen of dictation is MARTY COLE. TAKACS is still running errands for Reed, He also helps CARLSON take her class role. DEWEY has changed his name to Houston, LEONARD the BARAN is now a prince. His castle was constructed by JOHNSTON, JENDREAS for mayor is a cinch! DOAN is manufacturing little liver pills, ST. CLAIR is now buying Standard. BYRON’S a doctor who cures peoples’ ills, And outdoorsman MORETTON is watching a bird. MARGE HILBRICH has won the five hundred, RICHARD SUMMERS flagged her to a stop. A prominent pharmacist is FRED, WILCOX is a cashier in his shop. JEAN and JANET are looking for PARADISE, MURRAY FARIS is their big wheel. GLEN GRABER has risen to great heights, TATU and Stan Kenton have completed a deal. ROBIN is now a scolding bluejay, LAZAR’S a happy bluebird indeed. BAIRD has produced her first Broadway play, PRESTON of the Yukon takes the lead. One of the Maverick brothers is BRET, KINSEY is modeling ten gallon hats. WELLS Fargo with Indians has met, MULHOLLAND to Comanches sells door mats. SHEETS is manufacturing cannons, Her high-pressure salesman is RON ROYE. MURPHY’S still full of shenanigans, BEATA KAARLELA is a real joy. DAVID NICHOLS has become a copper, JANSEN keeps warm burning his dollars. JAN PLOGH is still a great bopper, While DeNEAL prefers “hearts and flowers.” KLASSEN became a master draftsman, Aided by skilled JERRY POPPLEWELL. All work KAREN SCURLOCK does shun, Seldom does ROE have an ambitious spell. A canine orthodontist is GEORGE GOOLIK, MARTHA DuBOIS handles the physiological chores. Lexicographer SOUTHERN plays St. Nick, (This stanza is dedicated to the intellectual bores.) 114 METIVIER interprets King’s English A linguist is JANET POPOVICH. TOMLIN is satisfied catching fish Selling him bait made VANDER TUUK rich. Prophecy Champion at chess is JOHN PADEN, For practice he plays with GERRY NICKSIC. SAZAMA with book is still laden, By selling them MARLOWE got rich quick. At Judo CLAUDIA is an expert, Her ardent pupil is PHYLLIS CLARK. JOHANNA is a society flirt, In the top class FRITZ has made her mark. SEBESTAN now runs a boarding home, Her best roomer is TOM MUSIAL. WILEY prospects for gold near Nome, WALTERS, of course, deems it unusual. ROSE MURPHY has a sitters’ agency, She regularly hires PAT McLEAN. Farmer VEENSTRA receives a subsidy, From his county agent, AL GREENE. PHYLLIS and PHIL rival the Bobbsy twins, Their publisher AUDREY is a whiz. MARILYN AULT keeps the natives from sin, While teacher COLLEEN gives them a quiz. LEGG’S soldier boy has come marching home, WHITSON is a recruit for the Wac’s. LOIS SHORT for marriage is prone, As “Best Mother” STOCKWELL won a plaque. TURLEY is now the man about town, JEANNINE LILLY married her millionaire. Detective READY tracks crook KAPRAL down, SHEARER’S in the hoosegow on a dare. CAROLYN WYMER hates her routine work, For SMITH variety is the spice of life. BETSY MORRIS is still a soda jerk, Serving malts to OVERMEYER’S wife. VAN HORSSEN is still horsen around, JACK SHARP is also quite a joker. NOVOTNY helps remove that excess pound, Masseuse PFISTER is called the “Poker.” Photographer BLANCHARD takes action shots, Of PETER BULT at the raceway. HURLEY and LORIMER make ceramic pots, They sell them to shopkeeper JAY. GRACE is lounging on Miami’s shore, SHIRLEY REX is also a pretty peach. PAT ZIMA all the lifeguards adore, No wonder SODERSTROM combs the beach. MARV BRANCH has his head in the clouds, And some say SHEFFIELD is a star. MOREHEAD now sells beagle hounds, Lawyer RADUENZEL has just passed the bar. DOEING is doing the Maypo ad, With the script written by SUE MOORE. MARY DRAKE has started a yo-yo fad, HILARY’S hula hoops have left him poor. PAT BRUNCIE is a marriage adviser, Whose counsel is never needed by WRIGHT. School marm JERILYNN makes everyone wiser, Separating HOLLIDAY and De VRIES, who yet fight. MISS DRESSEL is famous for creamed cakes, KINGEN can’t eat them and stay slim. DELORES JONES sells garden rakes, To janitor SAKER who keeps lawns trim. A taxi driver is DONNA COOK, Her cab DON DOWNEY does patronize. KATHY O’TOOLE still resides at the Nook, Proprietor SMOLEN has the franchise. STAREK the play boy is now a shiek, Taking KISH to the local Casbah. LOCKWOOD, on camel back, sees him each week, And also visits STEVE TOKAR’S spa. The ow ner of San Remo is CREMEENS, Keeping RIGGLE and LUEDERS in line. FEJES and hubby manage Walgreens, Decorator LEONARD buys their turpentine. Lovable GINNY has diamonds galore, Jeweler McCULLOUGH from her makes a mint. Archaeologist HOKE hunts the dinosaur, His helper LESNIAK dug up old flint. BILL McCORMICK is B.M.O.C., Campus Queen is NANCY PETERSON. BETSY WOLFE from the boys does not flee, A romancer is JACKIE JOHNSON. EATON and EATON own a snack shop, Their hamburger is made by ROSANN. Vocalist SHIRLEY will never flop, As long as MAHONEY is the boom man. CLARK is a jockey for GALAMBACK, His excellent groom is JON CALDWELL. For sign painting DUYKERS has a knack, His fine constituent is BROWNELL. Canary- throated HARTZ sells bird seed, To help GUST soothe his gravel voice. MARLENE, a nurse, surely did succeed, For the fame of NOREUS we all rejoice. KESLER’S giving lessons on oboe, HOCHSTETLER’S child is his student. MITCHELL is content as a hobo, To him a knapsack SHEBESH has lent. If these predictions all come true, And everything is exactly right. We’ll be just as surprised as you. Cause we didn’t know we had foresight. 116 The Stores We’ve Patronized The final bell rings at the end of an aver- age school day, and everyone dashes off in different directions. But if one should pass through the downtown district shortly after school dismisses, he would be surprised by the number of students who had migrated there. There might be a group of girls going into the drugstore for a leisurely coke, or several other boys and girls headed toward the dime- stores to buy some needed paper or pencils. Countless other students are probably stroll- ing up and down the street, tarrying here and there to windaw-shop. We are the fortunate teenagers of Griffith who are backed by our community. But the average student fails to realize how much the stores he patronizes aid his school. The mer- chants in our community are always ready to help out with any project that Griffith High undertakes. They place ads in both school publications; they willingly advertise school events; and they generously donate both funds and services to our school. In addition, our community stores provide us with the everyday necessities that are so essential to our schooling. Thanks to the help of our community we are able to strive for new and better goals. 117 Buikema Service 45th and Cline Falvey’s Dick’s Bootery Griffith, Indiana TEmple 8-9866 “Store for men and boys” “Shoes for the entire 132 North Broad Street family” Griffith Sport Griffith, Indiana 114 North Broad Street and Griffith, Indiana Camera Shop 136 North Broad Griffith, Indiana TEmple 8-2203 Compliments Compliments of of Lohse and Govert Service Dairy Bowl Compliments 444 North Broad Street 333 North Broad Street of Griffith, Indiana Griffith, Indiana Griffith Federal TEmple 8-9889 Freezer Fresh Ice Cream Savings and Loan Association Compliments Moore’s Restaurant of 215 North Broad Street 130 North Broad Street Scheeringa’s Produce Griffith, Indiana TEmple 8-9894 Eat More at Moore’s! Griffith, Indiana BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1959 1112 West Chicago Avenue East Chicago, Indiana PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Jeanne’s Griffith Insurance Compliments School of Dance Agency Jeanne Laich 106 South Broad Street 9015 Cline Avenue of Griffith, Indiana Griffith, Indiana TEmple 8-281 3 McFarland Christenson Schultz Chevrolet, Inc. Dairy Queen Lumber Company Sales and Service 224 Ridge Road 100 South Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Griffith, Indiana Ice Cream CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1959 HIGHLAND MOTOR SALES 2945 Jewett Street Highland, Indiana “Your Friendly Ford Dealer” One Stop Service JANSEN’S CITIES SERVICE Complete Auto Repairs Day TEmple 8-9825 Night TEmple 8-1751 Compliments of Al Scherer Marion Laich Contractor 9015 Cline Avenue Griffith, Indiana TEmple 8-2813 Compliments of LAKE COUNTY’S OLDEST Insurer and Realtor EAT AT Max and Ed’s Drive-In 405 West Ridge Road Griffith, Indiana INSURANCE AGENCY Spitz and Miller Inc. Compliments Compliments of Compliments of T. O. 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Malachowski UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA Local Union No. 1010 Germano Hall 3703 Euclid Avenue East Chicago, Indiana EXport 8-3100 what’s their future The young people you see in these pictures are all on their way to successful careers in one of Ameri- ca’s basic industries . . . steel. They decided (as we hope you will decide) to let Inland Steel Com- pany help them plan their future. Some are gaining knowledge and experience in special trades to become journeyman machinists, carpenters or electricians . . . some are concentrating on certain phases of steelmaking by working in the open hearth shops, the cold rolling mills or the galvanizing lines. Still others are working in labora- tories building a sound foundation for a future in steel research. Inland offers the high school graduate an excel- lent opportunity to further his education. Em- ployees may participate in a variety of on-the-job training programs, or they can continue their formal education by registering for evening courses offered by local Purdue and Indiana University Extension Centers. Plan now to investigate the unlimited oppor- tunities for you in steel . . . with the midwest’s own steel company . . . INLAND STEEL. INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works Employment Division 3113 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana When the books close, and the last bell rings, And carefree days are lost to mundane things — When nostalgia strikes, and your memory wanes, And you remember the faces but not the names — Pick up your yearbook and leaf it through, And remember the days so dear to you. 128 ,