Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1961 volume:

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We will always remem- ber the activities we’ve shared, the classes we’ve attended, the clubs we’ve joined, the sports we’ve enjoyed, as definite parts which combined to form the pattern of the year, and as we reach for our annuals, the yearbook will reflect for us . . . THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS . . . and recall sharply to mind the wonderful experiences of this past year. In an era which witnessed hotly contested political cam- paigns, totalitarian tirades, moon-bound rockets, and cold-war out- bursts from both east and west, we go forward with mixed emo- tions to venture into this adult world ... A world of opportunity, freedom, high American ideals, and progress. 5 r ' Onions TQefteetiny s4cttvitte4. CLASS OF 1961 PRESENTS “TWILIGHT TIME Anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Prom King and Queen are candidates from left: Phyllis Nelson, Bob Burks, 1959 Prom King and Queen Jay D’Angelo and Bonnie Elman, Dan Lazar, Eunice Schuttrow, Ron Marion, Sandi Lucas. 1959 King and Queen, Jay D’Angelo and Bonnie Elman crown the elated 1960 Royal Couple, Ron Marion and Sandi Lucas. On Saturday, May 14, the 1960 junior-senior prom was held in the GHS gym and music was provided by Ted Allen and his orchestra. “Twi- light Time” was selected as theme and the color scheme of purple, orchid, ice blue and silver hues corresponded with it. Bonnie Elman and Jay D’Angelo, who reigned at the 1959 prom, crowned Sandi Lucas and Ron Marion as the 1960 prom king and queen. Their royal court consisted of Eunice Schuttrow, Dan Lazar, Bob Burks, and Phyllis Nelson. Jan Noreus and Dan Lazar were presented by the junior class with identification bracelets for outstanding success in carrying most of the burdens of the prom. AS THEME FOR JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Marlene Smock presents Decoration Co- Chairmen Jan Noreus and Dan Lazar with identification bracelets from the junior class. Providing the evening’s orchestral arrangements was Ted Allen and his Band. Couples dreamily sway to the lilting strains of the theme song, “Twilight Time.” SENIOR PLAY AND F. T. A. CARNIVAL AND DANCE Students practice lines behind the scenes. Players are from left: Cathy Fritz, Sally Lohse, Judy Brill, Barbara Chambers. “Onions in the Stew,” the Senior Play for the Class of 1960, was presented May 4 in the Griffith High School gym. The three act comedy was dramatized by William Dalzell and Anne Coulter Martens, and taken from the book of the same title by Betty MacDonald. The sponsor was Mr. Phillip Findling of the GHS English Department, and the student directors were Richard Nault and Janis Watkins. Taking the lead roles were Sandy Vondy as Betty MacDonald, and Mike Gall as her husband, Mike. A large number of other seniors put in many hours of hard work behind the scenes and on the various committees, such as scenery, cos- tumes, and make-up artists to make the play one of the most entertaining ever at GHS. Barbara Moyes, Terry LaNoue, Mike Gall, and Sandy Vondy cavort in a scene from the play. 10 HIGHLIGHT EARLY SPRING ACTIVITIES The annual FT A Carnival and dance were held in the Griffith High School gym on April 29, 1960. The carnival was held from 6 to 8 in the evening, and was followed by a shoe dance which lasted until 11 that night. Each organization in Griffith High maintained a booth and the money each club paid for the rental of the space for its booth went to the FT A scholarship fund. Various types of booths were set up, some of which were a spook house, sponge throw, and a silhouette shop. During the dance, a king and queen were crowned from among those students chosen to represent their class. Voting for the Royal Couple took place at the carnival and the reigning monarchs were Marlene Smock and Bill Hutson. Mr. Dan Leslie furnished the entertainment for the evening by singing several popular songs. The basketball throw and the spook house were two of the most popular booths. Marlene and Bill took the spot- light as king and queen of the FTA carnival and dance. Among Mr. Leslie’s arrangements was “The Girl That I Marry.” BONFIRE, FLOATS, CROWNING OF QUEEN, VICTORY, Queen Eunice is flanked by other queen candidates. From left are Anita Jones, Sandi Lucas, Sue Schreiner, Eunice Schuttrow, Phvl Nelson, Marlene Smock, Lorrie Mills. Homecoming activities officially started with the annual parade and bonfire on Thursday, October 27. Each class and several clubs were represented in the parade with the senior class cap- turing first place in floats with their “Grind Those Bulldogs.” First place in the car division was awarded to the sophomore class. After the parade, the students as- sembled at the school for the bonfire and pep rally. Queen Eunice smiles jubilantly as she receives crown and roses signifying royalty. Toni Gullickson, Bob Czapla, and Bob Burks assist her majesty. Miss Eunice Schuttrow, 1960 Home- coming Queen, happily takes her place in the victory chariot as the 12 ADD TO EXCITEMENT OF HOMECOMING Thursday’s festivities were concluded with a free dance in the gym. At this time the winners in the parade were announced. Friday night’s excitement began with a rough and tumble victory over the Crown Point Bulldogs. During half time, it became known that Eunice Schuttrow was the 1960 Homecoming Queen. Eunice and her royal court presided over the victory dance which followed the game. crowd applauds, acknowledging GHS’s choice. The senior class stole the show wit h this novelty, “Grind Those Bulldogs.” That wasn’t all that was novel, however, the seniors themselves pulled the float! This is only a sample of the hard-fought duel between GHS and CPS, which brought to Griffith a 7 — 0 Homecoming victory. 13 LETTERMENS DANCE A PARISIAN DELIGHT The 1960 Letterman’s Dance was held on Saturday, April 14 in the Griffith High School gym. The music for the theme, “April In Paris,” was provided by Bob Jakobielski and his band. The dance was semi-formal, and refreshments were served throughout the evening in the cafeteria. Entertainment was provided in the form of skits put on by the junior lettermen. Couples danced while beautifully decorated gym forms background. Two couples admire the trophies on display on the stage which attracted attention from many throughout the evening. 14 REFLECTOR PRESENTS FIRST “SWEETHEART BALL” On February 1 1 the annual staff presented the first annual “Sweetheart Ball” in the history of GHS. Mary Ann Hutson captured the spotlight for the night when, midway in the eve- ning, she was officially awarded the title of the first annual Reflector Sweetheart. One of the unusual features of this dance was the voting for the queen. Each homeroom nominated two girls while anyone could vote, and as often as they wished. Votes were a penny each with the candidates receiving hundreds of votes. After two days the two leading girls from each class were chosen as final- ists. These girls were seniors, Sue Schreiner and Rosemary Bacso; juniors, Sharon Bohling and Alice Peacock; Sophomores, Jamie Broertjes and Mary Ann Hutson; and freshmen, Bev Butler and Paulette Czapla. It is hoped that the Sweetheart Ball will become an annual af fair, and perhaps a semi-formal dance in the future. Reflector sports editor Stan Koby presents Queen Mary Ann with a bouquet of red roses. Sweetheart candidates are from left Bev Butler, Paulette Czapla, Jamie Broertjes, Queen Mary Ann Hutson, Alice Peacock, Sharon Bohling, Sue Schreiner, and Rose- mary Bacso. 15 Couples promenade through bridge of hands during Grand March. G. A. A. WINTER FORMAL HIGHLIGHTS HOLIDAY SEASON An annual social highlight, the GAA semi- formal was held this year on January 14. “Sayon- ara” was selected as the theme and couples danced to the music of Johnny Nowlan’s band. Members of the club worked especially hard this year to transform the gym into a beautiful Japanese setdng with the color scheme of deep rose, pink, and white. The seniors take credit for the stage which pre- sented a mural of a typical Japanese setting while a small wooden bridge stood in front of it with angel hair portraying billowy waves. During an intermission vice-president Betty Pli- kuhn presented a dozen red roses to the club’s president, Sue Schreiner. Afterwards the Grand March climaxed the eve- ning, the officers leading it off. Sue Schreiner, president, and Betty Plikuhn, vice-president, lead off the Grand March with their escorts, Dan Lazar, and Ed Ditmars. Inspiring the Japanese atmosphere was the stage decoration of a Japanese mural and back ground with a Japanese lady approaching the wooden bridge. After the Grand March, couples sway dreamily to the strains of Johnny Knowlan’s music. ACTIVITY PERIOD PROVIDES MID-WEEK RREAK AT G. H. S. “Goin’ Fishin,’ ” su ng by the Soph- omore Trio of Margaret Ryckman, Virginia Switzer, and Jane New- hard, captured for this group the fourth place prize. Representing another of the many talented students at GHS, Kathie Zimmerman and Pam Hartley perform a piano duet. On January 18, the third annual Stu- dent Council Talent Show was presented in the GHS gym. Master of ceremonies, Bill Hutson, presented the various acts to the judges, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Mills, and Mr. Mathews. Prizes of $25, $15, $10, and $5 were given for the first, second, third, and fourth place performers. Recipients of these awards were Susan Tom, first; Cheryl Hendrickson, second; Stevie York, third; and the Sophomore Trio, fourth. All in all, ten acts with more than 15 talented GHS students participated in the show. 18 One of the many entertaining acts put on by the students was that of the “Ratios” composed of Pat Larson, vocalist; Wayne Bartlett, guitar; Carl Remesnik, accordion; and Dave Blanchard, drums. Receiving the second place prize was Cheryl Hendrickson, who presented a dramatic reading. First place was awarded to Susan Tom for her piano solo. Twirler Stevie York placed third in the talent show for her intri- cate execution of movements with the baton. 19 PUBLIC AFFAIRS: LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND AROUND THE WORLD Massed Japanese demonstrators march in Tokyo, wav- ing placards calling for downfall of Kishi government, in nation’s largest post-war demonstration. (WIDE WORLD PHOTOS) Important political events and international happenings are not uncommon for us to read about insuch a fast-moving and closely-knit world as we live today. The Summit breakup i n Paris, the demonstrations in Tokyo, Japan, and the up- risings in the Congo — all three of these situations occurred within the past year; all three greatly affected both free and communist countries and their leaders everywhere. As soon-to-be voting citizens of the United States, it is our duty to learn conditions now ex- isting in the world, to acquaint ourselves with the responsibilities resting on every American, and to help keep our country free as do those important men who manage public affairs: locally, nation- ally, and around the world. Brandishing bayonets on the ends of their rifles, military policemen in Belgian Congo break up demonstration for na- tive political leader. (AP NEWS- FEATURES PHOTO) Richard M. Nixon, Presidential nominee, and Henry Cabot Lodge, Vice-Presidential nominee, respond to ovation by Republican convention. (WIDE WORLD PHOTOS) Senator John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson stand side by side as the Demo- cratic party’s presidential ticket in Los Angeles at the Democratic convention. (WIDE WORLD PHOTO) John F. Kennedy takes oath of office as President of United States in Washington. (WIDE WORLD PHOTO) Matthew Welsh is sworn in as Governor (right) of Vincennes during inauguration rotunda. (WIDE WORLD PHOTO) of Indiana by Curtis G. Shake ceremonies in the State House Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev raises fist as he addresses U.N. cor- respondents at U.N. (WIDE WORLD PHOTO) r, l GEORGE BUNCE: Graduate of Manchester Col- lege; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has taught in Griffith for 10 of his 15 years of teaching; Teaches Biology, chemistry, business law ; Sponsors Science club. THOMAS KURTH: Graduated from Witten- berg University; Has been teaching for three years, all at GHS; Holds B.S. degree; Teaches biology and advanced biology; Sponsors Lcttermen’s club. SCIENCE DIRECTS STUDENTS FORWARD IN PROGRESS Preceding an experiment, Jerry Palko measures out just the right amount of chemicals to be used. Margaret Royce looks not the least perturbed by her task of dem- onstrating the composition of an atom in chemistry class. 24 Admiring the display of plant life in the biology room are Margaret Ryckman and Dave Price. Composing the science department are biology, advanced biology, physics and chemistry. Biology is required of all freshmen and serves as a prerequisite for advanced biology. This advanced course is di- vided into two sections — zoology and botany. Students work on special projects connected with these subjects. In the physical sciences are found chemistry and physics. The purpose of these is to learn the mod- em theory of science in that field and the latest developments. In both courses students have lab- oratory work in connection with a specific chapter of their text. The study of these sciences is both important and thought-provoking, and is becoming increasingly important to the welfare of our nation. Laboratory work is included in advanced biology as well as its prerequisite. Bill Curnutt and Joan Bridegroom carefully dissect and record their findings in their notebooks. Connie Weigley and Donna McConnell sew dili- gently to finish their projects on time. In kitchen 1, Marsha Dolling, Sheila Henning, and Carolyn Catterton prepare some holiday cookies. The showcase in the main hall is the scene of the clothing exhibit showing the handiwork of Suzanne Lugar, Bev Marion, Pat Hamilton, and Susan Churilla. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN HOMEMARING HELPS GIRLS TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE Chosen from among GHS appli- cants for Homemaker of Tomor- row of 1961, this year was Sharon Shofroth. Tomorrow’s homemakers learn necessary funda- mentals in many categories in Griffith High’s home economics department. Besides learning to prepare nutricious and delicious meals, the girls are taught how to care for a kitchen properly and what to keep on hand in the way of staple supplies. As unusual as it may seem, they also learn to wash dishes in the right order. Keeping a recipe catalogue and preparing a kitchen scrapbook are among the requirements in the foods division. Common to both divisions of this department, girls learn to care for children, and plan and run . a home smoothly. Sewing on the other hand, teaches girls to become proficient seamstresses. Three projects a semester keep the students busy, and in the spring they exhibit their finished products at the clothing division style show. The show is open to mothers of both foods and cloth- ing division students, as well as the faculty and the students. DESSIE BEANBLOSSOM: Graduate of Indiana State Teachers College; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has taught in Griffith school system for 8 years; Teaches Foods and girls’ physical education; Sponsors GAA and freshman class. MRS. EULALA COOK: Graduated from Indiana State Teachers College; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has been teaching in Griffith for 20 years; Teaches Sewing; Sponsors Y-Teens and sophomore class. TEACHERS PLUS STUDENTS EQUALS PROGRESSIVE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Ruth Hein constructs perpendicular to line using a string and ruler, in geometry class. In the mathematics department we find general math, algebra, advanced algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and solid geometry are offered in an extensive curriculum. As freshmen either general math, a review of arithmetic ; or algebra, working with elementary equations; is studied. Both of these subjects pre- pare the students for advanced mathematics courses. In both plane and solid geometry much con- struction is used in drawing arcs, circles, triangles and other geometric figures. In advanced algebra and trigonometry, students get a wide background in math, especially for col- lege. Besides the regular book assignments in trigonometry, a term paper is required on some phase of that course. Dianne Smith, Ginger Dyer, and John Moats work problems at the board as Barbara Marlowe, Karen Witkowski, and Mike Solan check the answers. 2£ THOMAS WEZOREK: Graduate of U. of South Carolina; Holds B.S. degree; Has been teaching for 2 years; 1 year at GHS; Teaches algebra, general math; Sponsors freshman class. MIKE FURMAN: Graduated from Purdue U.; Holds B.S. degree; Has been teaching for 2 years; Both at GHS; Teaches general math, algerba, advanced alge- bra, and trigonometry; Sponsors math club and junior class. ARTHUR L. FISCUS: Graduate of Indiana State Teachers College; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has been teaching 15 years, 11 at GHS; Teaches physics and plane geometry; Sponsors radio and photography clubs. Denny Miller reviews her algebra in general math class. Students use instruments such as this wooden compass to construct geomet- rical figures. Ken Harder draws a cir- cle in class with one of the math instruments. 29 FOREIGN LANGUAGES HELP US TO LEARN ABOUT AND UNDERSTAND OUR EUROPEAN NEIGHRORS In French class students work with records to improve their speech. Russell Sommers and Linda Zacker follow the record in accompanying books. DOROTHY E. BLUM: Graduate of Indiana University; Holds B.S. degree; Has been teach- ing 19 years, 16 at GHS; Teaches French and English; Sponsors Future Nurses Club and the junior class. DOROTHY M. MOELHMAN: Graduate of Siena Heights College; Holds B.A. degree and license in library science; Has taught for 20 years in Griffith; Teaches Latin and is librarian; Sponsors Junior Classical League and the jun- ior class. 30 Foreign languages offered at GHS are French and Latin. In French, dictation is very important and records are used extensively to help students leam the sounds of French phrases and sentences. It is recognized that speaking French is just as important as being able to read translate this language. In Latin, students leam the background of Rome and the culture of the Roman empire particularly Gaul, and by learning the meanings of Latin words students get a wide vocabulary in English words as well, since so much English depends on Latin. Since it is realized that 2 units of credit in a foreign language are required for admittance to most colleges, many college-bound students are to be found in one of these courses. In Latin class Ben Bakken steps to the board to write one of the sentences in his assignment. Taking advantage of their study time, the French class works on their “devoirs.” NANCY WHITLOCK: Graduate of Indiana State Teachers College; Has been teaching for 5 years, all at GHS; Teaches art; Spon- sors art and Booster clubs, ROBERT D. REED: Graduate of Valporaiso U. ; Has been teaching for 8 years, all at GHS; Holds B.S. degree; Teaches Health and Safety Book- keeping and advanced bookkeeping; Sponsors sen- ior class. MARTHA J. GRANT: Graduate of Ball State Teachers College; This is her first year of teaching; Holds B.S. degree; Teaches typing, clerical procedures and shorthand ; Sponsors senior class. CARL SANDERS : Gradu- ate of Wabash College; Holds B.S. and M.S. de- grees ; Has been teaching for 23 years, 15 at GHS; Teaches general business and physical ed ; Coaches Track and X-Country. Students learn fundamentals in typing class. Leonard Harding, Chester Baran, Jim Textor, Rich Roye pound away. Roger Kennedy works on adding machine in advanced bookkeeping class. STUDENTS LOOK TO THE FUTURE IN CLERICAL WORK AND COMMERCIAL ART Students who take typing receive instruction in typing of letters, business forms, problems to help them with their personal typing and typing for the office. They learn to take proper care of their typewriter, and to build up their typing speed to a respectable rate. In personal typing, not as much emphasis is placed on speed. The problems that these students type are designed to help them with typing that they will be doing for themselves later. First semester shorthand is devoted to learning to read and write the shorthand outlines. Second semester shorthand concentrates on taking dicta- tion and transcribing from notes. Students complete three practice sets in clerical procedures — one in typing, one in filing, and one in payroll problems. They also spend one week working with a dictaphone, two weeks on electric typewriters, and three weeks on the comptometer. Bookkeeping and advanced bookkeeping con- centrate on teaching the fundamentals of keeping office books in order. Learning this technique is complicated and difficult, but it greatly contrib- utes to preparing students for the future. General business is a preparadon for further study in the field of business and is designed to equip the student with necessary basic learning in that field. In art class talented students learn more than just to draw. They are taught perspective and color combinations. Daily these students draw and work on required projects in crafts such as clay, ceramics, and metal, creating and utilizing with the hands. All of these subjects are beneficial to the stu- dents as they prepare them to face the world with a particular vocation in mind. Barb Vander Giessen and Jim Simac work on projects in art class. Linda Nault assembles her soda straw star which is one of several which decorated the cafeteria this year. 33 Sandy Smith and Mel Blair take advantage of magazines in Mr. Beck’s room before eco- nomics class begins. SOCIAL STUDIES TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT STATE, NATION, AND WORID Inspecting the bulletin board in World history are Jim Rice and Winifred Francis. History classes help us know and understand past events, people and places of significance, and further our appreciation of our country, the world, and their progress. World history, a sophomore subject, takes us back to the cave man; up through the ages with the Egyptians, Romans, and Renaissance in Europe ; until finally we reach the 20’th century hailing its wars and triumphs. U.S. history, for juniors pictures for us how past gen- erations lived in America. It gives the facts concerning the birth, struggles, and maintenance of the United States as a strong and free nation. Government class is very important in the curriculum of seniors, for it is here students learn more about the administration of our country, both locally and nation- ally; what their duties and powers are as public offi- cials. Economics, also a senior subject, consists of the study of how people make a living and the problems that arise in doing so. Economics is taught with the intent of making students better citizens. 34 HAROLD MACK: Gradu- ated from Valporaiso U.; Holds B.S. and M.S. de- grees; Has been teaching for 10 years, 6 at GHS; Teaches World history ; Head basketball coach. RICHARD BECK: Gradu- ate of Ball State Teachers College; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has been teaching for 35 years, 25 at GHS; Teaches Economics, U.S. history, World geogra- phy; Sponsors freshman class. STEPHEN C. STANC- ZAK: Graduated from De- Kalb U.; Has B.S. degree; Has been teaching at GHS for 11 years; Teaches American government ; U.S. history, Community problems; Sponsors Stu- dent Council. 35 BRUCE D. HOAGLAND: Graduated from Indiana State Teachers College; Holds B.S. degree; Has been teaching for 2 years, this is his first year at GHS; Teaches vocal music. Members of the mixed chorus are from left; FRONT ROW ' . Sharon Helton, Sandy Smalley, Carolyn Mat- one. SECOND ROW: Diane Caldwell, Rita Mastey, LuVada Coffing. THIRD ROW: Sharon Melcher, Kathy Garrard, Maryann Runyan, Penny Rosenwinkle. FOURTH ROW: Larry Mourfield, Warren Taylor, Oscar Anderson, John Demo. Glee club membership includes from left, FRONT ROW: M. Kirkely, S. Lucas, V. Reel, N. Bret, J. Seat, C. Medley, P. McDermott, S. Clayton, B. Hoelscher, R. Bacso, R. McCarthy, J. Parker, L. Banks, K. Matovina. SECOND ROW: D. Lowe, N. Goffredo, P. Kenealy, E. Schuttrow, K. Warkentein, K. Witkowski, C. Butler, D. Smith, M. Pitt, E. Clayton, K. Hutchins, S. Wymer. THIRD ROW: S. Werth, S. Price, D. Duhon, C. Stupeck, J. Hess, S. Zaiko, G. Egener, J. Govert, S. Furnas, S Minter, W. Francis, S. McClusky. FOURTH ROW: K. Pratt, J. Adelsperger, A. Jones, S. Scurlock, S. Hayes, G. Gatlin, G. LaBuda, C. Johnston, B. Marion, K. Krooswyk, S. Shofroth. 36 CONTINUAL EXPANSION OF MUSIC DEPARTMENT INCURS GREATER APPRECIATION OF FINE ARTS Madrigal Singers are from left, FRONT ROW: Mar- lene Smock, Sharon Satterblom, Toni Goffredo. SEC- OND ROW: Jane Newhard, Cheryl Beiriger, Pat Lar- son. THIRD ROW: John Demo, Ron Price, Fred Jones. FOURTH ROW: Kurt Vining, Fred Darin, Gary Fagan. This year the GHS choral department progressed under the guidance of a new director, Mr. Bruce Hoagland. Besides the Glee Club and the select A Cappella Choir, a non-select mixed chorus was added to the curriculum, and also various ensembles were organized other than the Madrigal Singers. Concerts and personal appearances were only a part of the activity the vocal music department experienced. The various groups journeyed to several contests and represented GHS very well. 37 Members of the A Cappella Choir are from left, FRONT ROW: J. Reyome, T. Goffredo, M. Smock, J. Toczek, C. Beiriger, M. Clark, K. Jump, M. Perotti, C. Johnson, S. Satterblom, P. Nelson, J. Blum, V. McGarr. SECOND ROW: G. Helfen, F. Shofroth, L. Krompack, M. Larson, J. Newhard, F. Bifoss, S. Cavan, C. Fei- gle, M. Chutka, B. Plikuhn, S. McCormick, S. Satter- blom, V. Switzer, A. Tamminga, M. Ryckman, P. Larson, K. Koselke, M. Fritz. THIRD ROW: P. Chris- tenson, T. Crowe, L. Harding, M. Gilchrist, M. Golli- hur, D. Gussman, J. Fechner, M. Murray, J. Stokes. FOURTH ROW: F. Jones, R. Price, G. Fagan, K. Vining, D. Tuskan, R. Beck, F. Darin, D. Schondel- mayer, J. Reyome, D. Allen. GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION KEEPS OUR SCHOOL RUNNING SMOOTHLY In her sixth year as secretary to our Superin- tendent of Griffith schools is Mrs. Leona Kane. Mrs. Kane is a lifetime resident of Griffith and graduated from Griffith High School. Previous to her present position as secretary, Mrs. Kane was employed at the assessor’s office in Gary, Indiana. Her hobbies include having fun with her family, and she is a member of the state Tri Kappa Sorority. Our Director of Guidance, Mrs. Cecil e War- ner, who was born in Bridgeport, Illinois, gives extensive information and aid to students con- cerning colleges and job opportunities. She graduated from Okemah High School in Okla- homa and studied at east Central State Teachers’ College, Ada, Oklahoma, before transferring to Ball State Teachers’ College in Muncie. Mrs. Warner gains satisfaction from assisting students in reaching their goals. Besides this she enjoys traveling and has journeyed north to Gaspi and south to Caracas, Venezuela. Among her hobbies are art, photography, and reading. Mrs. Mary Claire Plohg, secretary to the princi- pal, Mr. Bridges, is in her first year in the Griffith school system. Before coming to GHS, she worked in the Gary assessor’s office. Although she was born in Omaha, Nebraska, Mrs. Plohg attended school in Dyer Township and is a graduate of Dyer High School. She is married and has four children, and her hobbies include anything that invloves having fun with her family. Mrs. Plohg states she enjoys working with every- one at GHS, and gains much satisfaction from her contact with the students. Mr. Sydney Vaughn, Griffith High’s Dean of Boys was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received his bachelor’s de- gree at Vandercook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois, and his master’s degree at the University of Illinois. Before coming to GHS, Mr. Vaughn taught English and music in Montana and Illinois. Model railroads, target shooting, fishing, and hiking are Mr. Vaughn’s hobbies, and he states he is pleased with the amount of time that he has available to counsel. 39 GHS’ guiding hand, Mr. Edwin Bridges, was born in Hannibal, Missouri, and attended the University of Missouri where he received his bachelor’s degree. He then studied at the Uni- versity of Chicago for his masters’ degree and did post-graduate work there and at Indiana University. Mr. Bridges came to Griffith four years ago and held the position of Assistant Principal for two years, this being his initial year as principal. Mr. Bridges has written several articles which have been published in national magazines such as “Phi Delta Kappan” and “National Schools.” Mr. Bridges enjoys bowling, reading, and writing. Herb Blackaby, Diane Marlett, and Danny Redar work at rate machines in I.D.R. to increase their reading speed. One of the more interesting experiences in senior Eng- lish class this year was acting out “Macbeth” scene by scene. Sue Schreiner and Mike Lesniak play the parts of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. English, the language people all over the world are wanting to learn, is our native possession to use and speak without much trouble and think- ing; but we must learn to use it well and properly. That is where English class takes over. Included in this course are studies of literature and grammar. “Oh no, I can’t get up in front of everybody and give a speech, why I don’t even know how to prepare one. This is a cry heard many a time by students in speech class. But as time pro- gressed, they found it really was not 2s bad after all. Individual Developmental Reading class, which is commonly known as I.D.R., is for those students who wish to read at a faster rate and with better comprehension. Various methods are employed in the six week course to do this. Among these are reading manuals, work attack books, reading films, and the Tachistoscope, a machine used to aid reading in groups of words instead of one by one. Journalism class, a prerequisite to membership on either of the High School publications, teaches the students correct writing style of newspapers, and also instructs them in layout, headlines, and editing. 40 ENGLISH INCLUDES MORE THAN VERBS AND POETRY Mary Ann Davis diagrams a gerund as Ralph Witt checks it with his grammar book. Lee Turbeville gets a lesson in extemporaneous speaking in senior speech class. CARL E. DALTON: Graduate of Western Ken- tucky U.; Holds A.B. de- gree; Has been teaching 3 years, all at GHS; Teaches English, Psychology, Soci- ology; Sponsors FTA and junior class. CHARLES V. VANDER- BECK: Graduate of Cen- tral College; Holds A.B. de- gree; Has been teaching 4 years, 1 at GHS; Teaches freshman and sophomore English ; Sponsors fresh- man class. ELIZABETH NELSON: Graduate of Purdue U.; Holds B.A. degree; This is her first year of teaching; Teaches junior and senior English and speech ; Spon- sors Drama club and Soph- omore class. CHAS. J. O’ROURKE Graduate of Northern Illi- nois U. ; Holds B.S. degree ; Has been teaching 9 years, 6 at GHS; Teaches fresh- man and soph. English, IDR, Speech and Journal- ism; Sponsors 3 clubs. TALENTED MUSICIANS THRILL FOOTBALL AND Band members are from left, BACK ROW: Sandy Smith, Dave Blanchard, Bill Curtis, Barb Stedman, Ruth Hein, Fred Darin, Mike Gollihur, Stephie York. SECOND ROW: Anita Tam- minga, Matt Petrick, Alan Parker, Tom Harbrecht, Mr. Sohn, Director; Chris Gentz, Kathy Van Wie, Jim Rice, Don Watkins, Bob Ulm, Mike Burge, Gary Wools, Meredith Welsh, Bill Finik, Sheryl Satterblom, Tom Bice. THIRD ROW: Don Parkhurst, Larry Cosmo, Karyll Koselke, Jerry Bitner, Connie Smith, Joan Bridegroom, Larry Mills, Lee Grogg, Sandy Moore, The GHS senior band this year presented con- certs and entered contests, coming out of all of them with flying colors. The concert band struck up a chord of splendid harmony at all their con- certs, and delighted their audiences with dynamic music. The marching band thrilled the football fans and visitors with their ballfield antics and pleased the contest judges when they performed for more than just entertainment. Leading the marching band when they pranced on the field were Major- ettes Lorrie Mills, Pam Hartley, Stephie York, Phyllis James, with Drum Major Keith Davis out in front. 42 CONCERT FANS, AND DELIGHT CONTEST JUDGES Jerry Shultz, Gerald Tatum, Janet Vestal, Don Allen, Jane Newhard, Susan McCormick, Doug Edwards, Janet McFarland, LuVada Coffing, Phil Christenson, Kathy Koomans. FOURTH ROW: Loretta Govert, Susan Tom, Keith Davis, Tim Dertow, Pam St. Clair, Linda Dale, Lorrie Mills, Pat Smith, Candy Cook, Barbara Marlowe, Pam Hartley, Sandra Riggs. FRONT ROW: Margaret Royce, Linda Mikuta, Phyllis James, Kathie Zimmerman. ROBERT SOHN: Graduate of U. of Michigan; Holds B.A. degree; Has been teaching 1 1 years, all at GHS ; Teaches instrumental music. FRED E. RITENOUR: Graduate of Purdue U.; Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees; Has been teaching for 17 years at GHS; Teaches machine shop, welding, heat treat- ment ; Sponsors senior class. DAN W. LESLIE: Graduate of Purdue U.; Holds B.S. degree; Has been teaching 6 years, 3 at GHS; Teaches wood shop, drafting; Sponsors freshman class, coaches freshman basketball, junior varsity football. Griffith High has devised a program through which all boys can become shilled with their hands as well as their minds. A program of “shops” has been set up at GHS which enables all boys to take at least one year of shop, divided so that he gets one semester of machine shop and one semester of wood shop. In wood shop the student has all tools and ma- terials on hand, and has a chance to make use- ful objects while under direct supervision of an experienced teacher. The machine shop is divided into a number of different sections including machine work, forge, and different types of welding. Here again the materials and tools are available and each indi- vidual has the right to decide for himself what project he will work on. The advantages of a course such as this are in- numerable, especially in an industrial area such as is the Calumet Region. Willard Gard works diligently at the drafting board in wood shop. 44 Bill Fritz and Danny Gerrity operate twin drills in ma- chine shop. One year of shop is required of all freshmen. BOYS TRAIN FOR SKILLED JOBS IN INDUSTRIAL ARTS Donald Barrett clamps a piece of wood in a drill pre- paratory to carving the wood. Shop foreman Jerry Palko looks on as Chuck Bishop operates his lathe in machine shop. BEYOND THE SCENES THEY WORK TO A COMMON GOAL . . . Senior class officers are SEATED : Stan Koby, Towards the end of the school year, four stu- dents from each class are chosen by their class- mates as officers for the coming year. The freshmen, along with the sophomore of- ficers, participate in the usual activities, such as entering a float in the Homecoming parade and sponsoring dances. Besides this, the sophomores have the traditional job of choosing class rings. The junior officers, one of the busiest of the four groups, plan the Prom. In order to raise money for the expense of this dance, the juniors sell concessions at the football games, and also conduct a magazine sale. The senior officers conduct various fund-raising projects for the senior gift. This year one of their main activities was a car wash. The duties of the class sponsors consist primar- ily of being responsible for the actions of the of- ficers and chaperoning. Secretary; Jan Noreus, President; Fred Darin, Vice- President; and Dan Lazar, Treasurer. The sponsors are Mr. Sanders, Miss Grant, and Mr. Reed. Mr. Ritenour is not pictured. All-girl officers of the junior class are Barbara Mar- lowe, Treasurer ; Donna Ditmars, Secretary; Kathy Hoffman, President; Sharon Bohling, Vice-President. Junior class sponsors are Mrs. Blum, Mr. Furman, Mr. Dalton, and Miss Moelhman. Heading the sophomore class are Ronnie Stansell, Treas- urer; Barbara Barrett, President; Susie Fritz, Secretary; and Ted Kinsey, Vice-President. Sponsors are Mrs. Cook, Mr. Bunce, Mr. Stanczak, Mr. O’Rouke, and Miss Nelson. Directing the freshmen through their first year in high school are Sheila Bradley, Treasurer; Dan Gerrity, Vice- President; Janet Vestal, President; and Diane Kren, Secre- tary. Miss Beanblossom, Mr. Vandcrbeck, Mr. Fiscus, Mr. Weczorek, and Mr. Beck are sponsors. BETTERMENT OF GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL Left to right, our cafeteria staff, smiling and competent, includes Mrs. Brill, Mrs. Maglish, and Miss Burnett. The cafeteria staff good-naturedly and effi- ciently prepares the tasty noon meals we enjoy every day. Besides cooking the fine and variety- packed meals, the cafeteria staff also sees to the task of cleaning up after the students have finished eating. The custodians of our school see to it that the classrooms, halls, and gym are clean and fit for the students to live seven hours of the day. Some, too, drive the school buses in the morning, after school, and away athletic games. SEATED left to right our faithful custodians are Goldie Wal- ters, Margaret Scheeringa, and Florence Murawski. STAND- ING: are Roy Regnicr, John Murawski, and Walter “Shorty” Eaton. Mr. Jesse Sheets, President; Mr. Ronald Regnier, Treas- urer; Mr. Theodore Tom, Secretary; and Dr. Paul Schil- The school board of Griffith is made up of five men who spare no efforts and sacrifice much time in fulfilling the board’s duties and striving toward their goals throughout the year. These five generous men are Mr. Jesse Sheets, Mr. Ted Tom, Mr. Ronald Regnier, and Dr. Paul Schilling along with attorney Mr. Jack Hilbrich. Although not an official member of the board, Dr. Schilling acts in an ex-officio ca- pacity and often collaborates in making decisions with the Board. Decisions to be made are not few either, for meet- ling, Superintendent of Schools; comprise Griffith’s School Board. Not pictured is Attorney Jack Hilbrich. ings are held at least twice a month, if not once a week to discuss the problems at hand. These prob- lems are mainly financial ones and much pain is taken by the board members in achieving wise use of the funds entrusted them by taxpayers of Griffith and through state aid. Because of careful handling of finances, teachers salaries in Griffith are the fifth highest in the state of Indiana! Because of this GHS has a superior faculty with more than just average ability to teach and guide the students. SCHOOL BOARD GUIDES GRIFFITH SCHOOL SYSTEM Dr. Schilling, Superintendent of Grif- fith Schools who served as assistant prin- cipal of the University High School of Blooming two years and as principal one year, received his B.S. from Huntington College and his M.S. from Indiana Uni- versity. In 1960 he was awarded his doctorate in education also from Indiana University. He has attended Notre Dame and Pur- due Universities and has served as prin- cipal of schools in LaGrange County and Paoli in the state. He is a member of Indiana State Teachers Association National Education Association, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Schilling is married and the father of three sons. Mr. Eldon Ready ( 1905—1961 ) “It has been said that an insti- tution is the lengthened shadow of one man. If that be true, then few people can leave as over- whelming evidence of a life of service and devotion as our be- loved superintendent of schools, Eldon Ready. “He leaves an indelible memory upon his teachers and students alike. Anyone who has stepped into just one of his footsteps could not help but be benefited by it — bits of his philosophy have gone with every teacher and student. “The value of this truly great man to his community and profession is inestimable.” — From the text of the teachers’ tribute to Eldon Ready 49 FRONT ROW: Ron Price, Ralph Dale, Lome Mills, Fred Darin, Mr. O’Rourke. SECOND ROW: Mike Gilchrist, Karen Dolson, Jan Noreus, Marlene Smock, Cheryl Beiriger. PANTHER PRODIGIES COMPRISE HONOR SOCIETY The purpose of the National Honor Society is to stimulate scholarship, leadership, service, and character of the students in high schools through- out the nation. Besides giving recognition to stu- dents on those four qualities, and identifying the potential leaders for school and country, the Honor Society also encourages those students’ en- thusiasm so that they may take their places in the life of our country. The GHS Honor Society sponsors the Honor Day Program at the end of the year and this year tutoring of slower students is being continued. Leaders of the leaders are from left: Mr. O’Rourke, Spon- sor, Fred Darin, Vice-President; Ralph Dale, President; Ron Price, T reasurer; Lorrie Mills, Secretary. 52 Getting students and teachers to work better together, and helping the faculty regulate the student body are two of the purposes of the GHS Student Council. The Student Council makes suggestions from the student body to the administration to se- cure new ideas and ways to better functioning of our school. Besides planning the activity pe- iods for the entire year, the Student Council also is in complete charge of Homecoming. As a service to other organizations at GHS, the Student Government gives financial aid to clubs and works in chartering new organiza- tions. Heading the student government are from left: Mr. Stanczak, Sponsor, Anita Jones, Secretary, Sue Schreiner, Treasurer, Lorrie Mills, Vice-President, Stan Koby, President. GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL S STUDENT COUNCIL: BACKBONE AND GOVERNMENT FOR STUDENT BODY FRONT ROW: Mr. Stanczak, Marlene Smock, Sue Schreiner, Stan Koby, Lorrie Mills, Anita Jones, Sandi Lucas. SECOND ROW: Jamie Broerjes, Janet Toczek, Rosema ry Bacso, Merle Kirkley, Judy Reyome, Mary Lou Barnett, Janet Vestal. THIRD ROW: Fred Darin, Jim Morgan, Brad DeReamer, Larry Turner, John Moats, Ted Kinsey. FOURTH ROW: Pat Rochford, Jim Elman, Ron Stansell, Steve Stiglitz, Keith Davis, Mike O’Halloran. FIFTH ROW: Pat Hopp, Pat Larson, Georgene Marshall, Donna Ditmars, Charlene Butler, Jan Noreus. 53 YOUNGER ORGANIZATIONS RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN ART AND SCIENCE Members of the art club are from left: FRONT ROW: Peg McDermott, Patti Kenealy, Virginia Switzer, Linda Nault. SECOND ROW: Madeleine Clark, Sharon Peters, Rita Mastey. THIRD ROW: Dennis Tuskan, Jayne Grimmer, David Schondelmayer, Diane Caldwell. Science Club members from left are: Mike Solan, Pres- ident; Tony Bagan, Vice-President; Mr. Bunce, Sponsor; Donald Christenson, Secretary; and Jim Simac, Treas- urer. The art club, new this year to GHS, has for its aim furthering interest in art in our school. This club meets during the activity period under Miss Whitlock’s supervision and works on various proj- ects. These projects done by the students can be used to get extra credit in art class, and increase the members’ knowledge of art as they work. To promote more student interest in science and to explore some phases of science which are not usually taught in the classroom are the pur- poses of the Griffith High School science club, which this year completed its third year of exist- ence at GHS. It also allows those students taking science courses to complete their lab work if they do not do so in class. Its membership is open to all students in high school, and every member is required to partici- pate in the annual Science Fair. 54 Trying to approach algebra from an axiomatic view point, similar to that of geometry is one of the activities of the math club. The club’s purpose is to promote interest and to improve math on the high school level. Officers of the math club are from left: Jerry Bitner, Secretary-Treasurer; Fred Darin, Vice-President; Mr. Furman, Sponsor. MATH CLUB LEARNS PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF MATH Math club members are from left: Marlene Smock, Lorrie Mills, Janet Toczek, Jan Noreus, Nancy Speichert, and Sponsor Mr. Mike Furman. SECOND ROW: Fred Darin, Ralph Dale, Ben Bakken, Ed Siurek, Joe Flynn, Tom Wiltfong, Charles Koci, Jerry Plako. THIRD ROW: Chuck Broneck, Bob Ulm, Jim Murphy, Mike Seubert, Bernie Taylor, Bill Wal- dron, Mike Gilchrist, Jerry Bitner. 55 JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE FURTHERS LATIN STUDY Junior Classical League members from left to right are FRONT ROW: Margaret Royce, Kathie Hutchins, Gayelyn Schumann, Carol Klassen, Bonnie Patterson, Miss Moelhman, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Georgia Helfen, Ron Price, Mike Gilchrist, Chuck Broneck, Margie Huwig. THIRD ROW: Nancy Speichert, Dave Price, Jerry Palko, Tom Wiltfong, Sharon Plancarte. The Junior Classical League, or Latin club, was originally organized to gain a more thorough knowl- edge of Roman life, history, literature, and customs, to understand better the practical and cultural value of Latin, and to interest other students in the classi- cal language, Latin. Membership in JCL is limited to those students who are taking or have taken at least one year of Latin. In addition to the meetings held on alternate Fri- days during the noon hour, the club participates in some special activities. Among these are a field trip to Chicago to attend the movie, “Spartacus,” and the annual Roman Banquet. Officers of the JCL are Miss Moelhman, Sponsor; Kathie Hutchins, Secretary; Ron Price, Reporter; Tom Wilt- fong, Vice-President; Mike Gilchrist, President; Nancy Speichert, Treasurer. This year the drama club attracted 133 members. In interested in acting, make-up, scenery, and costumes the past the dramatics club has been a popular one, which accompany any play which the club might but until this year never have GHS students been so present. DRAMA CLUB MEMBERSHIP SKYROCKETS TO NEW HIGH The drama club, this year under the leadership of Miss Nelson, presented a Christmas play, a comedy; and the senior play, which cast was com- posed of seniors entirely. Dramatics in GHS took a step forward this year when the membership of the drama club sur- passed expectations and reached the pnenomenal number of 133. Several committees functioned in aidin g the production of these plays among them the make-up, scenery, costume, prompting, and script committees. 57 Leaders of the drama club are from left: Janet Toczek, President; Kathy Hoffman, Secretary; Miss Nelson, Sponsor; Fred Darin, Vice-President; Ron Marion, T reasurer. FRONT ROW: Nancy Speichert, Margaret Peach, Cheryl Barkai, Judy Cavan, Alice Beck- ner, Sandra Price, Nancy Matovina, Pat Szurgot. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Nelson, Carolyn Fiegle, Ann Greene, Anita Jones, Sandi Lucas, Diane Kozak, Pat Moore, Sandy Smith. THIRD ROW: Ralph Dale, Roger Kennedy, Ron Holoway, Fred Jones, Eddie Wilson, Ron Powers, Russell Beck, Bob Anderson, Earl Govert. FOURTH ROW: Stan Koby, Ron Marion, Melvin Blair, Gary Fagan, Jerry Palko, Bob Czapla, Rich James, Ron Creviston. FIFTH ROW: Lee Turbeville, Ed Ditmars, Joe Kosteba, Steve Stiglitz, Bill Hutson, Bill Stammis, Roger Draper, Bernie Taylor. CADET TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS ASSIST FACULTY Library Assistants from left: Georgene Marshall, Judy Fatter, Meredith Welsh, Pat Hopp, Janice Grey, Joan FitzPatrick, and Cynthia Stupeck. Students, usually those planning careers in education, are offered the cadet teaching program. By this program they help them- selves as well as the teachers. They give aid to teachers by assisting individual students, grading papers and perhaps even conduct- ing a class. By these aids cadet teachers get experience and learn more about the subject. 58 When a teacher wishes to show a movie to a class, the projectionists are on the spot. These boys operate the slide projector, opaque projector, and film strips. Not only do they perform these duties for the high school, but for other groups and functions outside of school time. Entering the office we more than likely have ob- served girls busy at work at the hectograph or type- writers. These office assistants perform countless duties which largely contribute to the productivity of the office. Mrs. Warner and Mr. Vaughn have assistants who type, arrange pamphlets, and perform other tasks which give much assistance to our counselors. Griffith High’s projectionists are from left: Dave Spur- ling, Mike Gilchrist, Warren Taylor, Dan May, and Bruce Smith. PROJECTIONISTS AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS SERVE G. H. S. FRONT ROW: Loretta Govert, Janice Grey, Rosemary Bacso, Merle Kirkley, Nancy Bret, and Karen Thornberry. SECOND ROW: Patti Szurgot, Sharon Vander Lugt, Susan Cavan, Joyce Blum, and Nancy Matovina. THIRD ROW: Cheryl Beiriger, Jan Noreus, Charlotte Murawski, Karen Warkentein, and Sharon Shofroth. 59 NIRSE ASPIRANTS EARN PINS THROUGH SERVICE Officers are from left: Kathy Hutchins, President ; Georgia Helfen, Representative; Gayelyn Schuman, Vice-President; Karen Thornberry, Secretary; Chris Gentz, Treasurer; Mrs. Blum, Sponsor. The Future Nurses Club is established in order to provide a setting in which young people who are in- terested in nursing as a career can meet together to share that interest, to explore that interest, and to learn about the community life in which they will soon participate as informed citizens and possible nurses. Activities include touring nearby hospitals and having parties for the children there; and holding workshops whereby services for the unfortunate and sick are performed. Pins are awarded to all junior and senior members who make the minimum number of points in service. Although this club is only in its second year of existence at GHS, membership is growing, as any student may join. FRONT ROW: Sandra Smalley, Anita Jones, Phyl Nel- son, Sandi Lucas, Sharon Shofroth, Cyndy Stupeck, Nancy Bret, Karen Thornberry, Kathy Hutchins, Betty Plikuhn, Mary Fritz, Carolyn Schulp. SECOND ROW: Sharon Peters, Jean Hartman, Susan Duffy, Ann -Perotti, Diane Kren, Carol Klassen, Betty Kovesci, Nancy Ander- son, Beth Miller, Chris Gentz, Mrs. Blum. THIRD ROW: Mary Ellen Chutka, Janet Willaims, Gayle Palko, Bonnie Miller, Janice Peacock, Marie Vargo, Sharon Smith, Carolyn Matone, Rachelle Peters, Linda Manns, Diane Marlowe, Barb Stedman. FOURTH ROW: Rita Mastey, Georgia Helfen, Jeanine Cavan, Barbara Vander Geissen, Charlene Medley, Gayelyn Schumann, Sharon Bohling, Linda Jarmakowicz, Janet Vestal, Christine Zelencik, Karyll Koselke. 60 FRONT ROW: Janet Toczek, Mary Fritz, Fred Jones, Roger Kennedy, Bernie Taylor, Toni Goffredo, Cheryl Beiriger, Sue McCormick. SECOND ROW: Alice Peacock, Vicki Perotti, Margie Huwig, Sarah Evett, Barbara Cremeens, Sue Schreiner, Karen Warkentein, June Beuglas, Dianne Smith. THIRD ROW: Nancy Speichert, Margaret Royce, Linda Jarmakow- icz, Janet Vestal, Martha Litrell, Charlene Medley, Mary Ann Davis, Linda Nault, Madeleine, Anita Hitchins. FOURTH ROW: Betty Plikuhn, Jan Noreus, Carolyn Feigle, Joan FitzPatrick, Connie Smith, Kathie Zimmerman, Pam Hartley, Ann Greene, Linda Mikuta. FIFTH ROW: Diane Duhon, Susan Tom, Jane Newhard, Charlene Butler, Ruth Hein, Cheryl Johnson, Karen Penning, Barbara Marlowe. A BRIGHT FUTURE IN STORE FOR F. T. A. MEMBERS If a career in the field of education is your aspiration, the Sam B. Woods Chapter of the Future Teachers of America should be of interest to you. FTA is open to any high school student with the intent of helping each member increase his knowledge of the teaching profession. Activities are varied from entering a float in the Homecoming parade to spon- soring a dance after a game. The FTA also sponsored as something new, a senior hayride and dance in the fall. Teaching scholarships are offered with t he annual FTA Carnival and dance con- ducted for such funds in the spring, crown- ing the year’s activities. Only those students who have been members of the club for at least two years may apply for full scholar- ships, while a student who is a one-year member is entitled to a half scholarship. Leaders of the FTA are from left: Toni Goffredo, Vice-President; Cheryl Beiriger, Secretary; Fred Jones, President; Sue McCormick, Treasurer; Mr. Dalton, Sponsor; Margaret Royce, Historian. 61 Y-Teens membership is open to all GHS girls. Among its many activities, Y-Teens pre- sents an annual banquet, sponsors a dance, sells candy, assists at YWCA activities, and its members have an opportunity to attend a World Fellowship tea. The goals of the club are growing as a person, growing in the friendship of people of other religions, races, and nations; and growing in the knowledge and love of God. Y-Teens club officers are from left: Joyce Blum, Secretary; Jane Newhard, Worship Chairman; Karen Thornberry, Treasurer; Sharon Satterblom, Vice-President; Phyllis James, President. Pictured with them is Mrs. Cook, Sponsor. Y-TEENS FURTHER FELLOWSHIP AMONG GIRLS FRONT ROW: Sharon Satterblom, Anita Tamminga, Sharon Vander Lugt, Sandra Smalley, Stephanie York, Margaret Peach, Karen Thornberry, Joyce Blum, Linda Manns, Diane Marlowe, Barb Stedman, Phyllis James. SECOND ROW: Sheryl Satterblom, Judy Parker, Carolyn Matone, Connie Smith, Pam Hartley, Dianne Smith, Linda Mikuta, Charlene Medley, Verlane Mc- Garr, Karen Penning, Sandy Riggs. THIRD ROW: Beverly Reel, Sharon Helton, Rachelle Peters, Cheryl Johnson, Ruth Hein, Susan Tom, Vicky Ley, Sharon Clayton, Carolyn Catterton, Jane Newhard, Mrs. Cook. FOURTH ROW: Karyll Koselke, Barbara Vander Geissen, Charlotte Johnson, Winifred Francis, Myrna McGarr, Linda Dale, Janet McFarland, Pam Vander Vort, Sharon Peters, Gloria Vickery, Linda Nault, Kay Jump. 62 Exemplifying school spirit at GHS is this year’s Booster Club with a membership of over 130 students. BOOSTER CLUB BOASTS 130 IN MEMBERSHIP; EXEMPLIFIES SCHOOL SPIRIT AT G. H. S. Miss Whitlock, Sponsor; Sue Schreiner, Vice-President; Betty Plikuhn, Secretary, Charlene Butler, Treasurer ; Toni Goff redo, President, head this year’s GHS Booster Club. Membership in the Booster Club is open to all students. This year the club boasts 130 active members. Requirements of the group are attendance at all home games and the meeting held one night a week. The purpose of the organization is to pro- mote a better cheering section, to improve school spirit, and to arouse more interest in the games. These attempts are emphasized by the use of white gloves, capes, and cards. 63 The GHS photography club is one which has for its purpose the furthering of photography as a hobby, or a preparation for an aspiring photogra- pher. Headed by Mr. Fiscus, himself an able photog- rapher, these students work on various projects and demonstrate them to their fellow members at the meetings. Students may use their own equipment or there may be made available for their use, other cameras and paraphernalia. The dark room in the chem. lab is open to their use also. Photo club officers are from left: Winifred Francis, Sec- retary; David Schondelmayer, Vice-President ; Mr. Fis- cus, Sponsor; Tony Bagan, Treasurer; Meredith Welsh, President. PHOTOGRAPHERS PRODUCE PROJECTS IN CLUR Members of the Photo club are from left: Meredith Welsh, Helen Dobrowol- ski, Winifred Francis, Charlotte Johnson. SECOND ROW: Jim Simac, David Schondelmayer, Tony Bagan, Oscar Anderson. RADIO CLUB WORKS TO ESTARL1SH FM STATION It was as a result of the Science Seminar that the radio club was formed last year and continued this year. The purpose of the radio club is to build an FM radio station at GHS, and it looks like they are well on their way to doing so. In addition to taking care of all necessary com- munication with the Federal Communications Commission, the club has compiled information and presented it to the School Board, who will help finance the project. The subject has also been presented to the PTA. As they work on putting the FM station across, club members also take some time out to learn Morse Code, radio circuitry, and other things which will be of use when the radio station becomes a reality. The signs are that this will be very soon. Officers of the radio club are from left: John Ault. Sec- retary; Ralph Dale, President; Mr. Fiscus, Sponsor; Bill Waldron, Treasurer; Not pictured, Mike Gilchrist, Vice- President. Radio club members are from left: FRONT ROW: Mr. Fiscus, sponsor; Bill Wald- ron, Mike Gilchrist, Mary Ann Larson, Terry Crowe, Dave Patrick, Richard Carmi- chael. SECOND ROW: Ralph Dale, Leonard Smith, Phil Christenson, Charles Koci, John Ault. THIRD ROW: Tom Wiltfong, Gary Van Sessen, Don Parkhurst, Larry Cosmo, Dave Price, Dick Dolson, Mike Seubert. 65 Stan Koby, Sports Editor; Nancy Speichert, Photography Editor; Mr. Vanderbeck, Spon- sor; Cheryl Beiriger, Editor. ANNUAL STAFF GATHERS MATERIAL FOR MEMORY BOOK The 1961 Reflector is a product of the efforts of the entire staff under the guid- ance of Mr. Vanderbec k. Throughout the school year and even during the summer of 1960, the annual was in the process of organization. Meeting deadlines, sorting pictures, writing copy, laying out pages, and gather- ing ads are just a few of the many tasks performed to achieve the finished yearbook — the 1961 Reflector, your memory book. SEATED: Kathy Hoffman, Cheryl Beiriger, Nancy Speichert, Stan Koby, Mr. Vanderbeck. SECOND ROW: Margaret Reznik, Sue Schreiner, Sharon Vander Lugt, Ron Creviston, Dennis Tuskan, John Ault, Pam Hartley, Jayne Grimmer, Linda Mikuta. PANTHER PRESS REPORTS CURRENT SCHOOL NEWS FRONT ROW: Mr. Vanderbeck, Larry Mills, Don Allen, Phyl Nelson, Peg McDermott, Betty Plikuhn, Jayne Grimmer, Kathy Hoffman, Sharon Bohling, Nasha Rygas. SECOND ROW: Barbara Marlowe, Dianne Smith, Sue McCormick, Linda Mikuta, Sharon Vander Lugt, Toni Goffredo, Sandi Lucas, Sue Schreiner, Marlene Smock, Karen Dolson. THIRD ROW: Cheryl Beiriger, Janet Toczek, Kathie Zimmerman, Stan Koby, Joan FitzPatrick, Ann Greene, Connie Smith, Ginger Dyer, Jan Noreus. FOURTH ROW: Mike Burge, Ron Crevis- ton, Dennis Tuskan, Dave Price, Dick Dolson, Dan May, Jim Morgan, Rich James, Joe Flynn. Reporting school news to GHS’s student body is just one of the duties the Panther Press performs. Students look forward to the editorials, news items, sports stories, and pertinent puns which bring them enjoyment every other week. This year the Panther Press sponsored a glorified soc-hop, a “Sip’n Sider Soc-Hop” as one of its “extra” activities. SEATED: Kathie Zimmerman, Business Manager; Karen Dolson, Co-Editor ; Jan Noreus, Co-Editor ; STANDING: Joe Flynn, Sports Editor; Dick Dol- son, Production Manager; Mr. Vanderbeck, Sponsor. , , ‘fReflectctty s4t6letcc FRONT ROW: Dale Gard, Mike Solon, Don Good, Mel Blair, SECOND ROW: Bob Burks, Bob Penman, Ed Siurek, Terry Fagan, Rich James, Mike Seubert, Mr. Sanders, Dan Jor- dan. THIRD ROW: Bob Czapla, Terry LaNoue, Ed Ditmars, Bob Mills, Joe Kosteba. PANTHER THINCLADS PLACE FIFTH IN CONFERENCE The Panther thinclads, after losing some of the most outstanding runners that Griffith had ever had, were still able to close their season with a respectable record while placing fifth in the conference. The Griffith squad, which consisted chiefly of underclassmen, was led by senior Terry LaNoue. LaNoue, captain of the team, was, as Coach Sanders puts it, an “fron Man,” that is, a man “who runs the mile, 880, and 440 all in one meet and wins them all.” The cindermen were also paced by Burks, Kosteba, Jordan, Blair, Siurek, Ditmars, and Czapla. Both Burks and Kosteba did a little “record adjust- ing,” as Burks tied the pole vault record at 11 ' 65 2 and Kosteba broke the 220 record in 22.9 seconds. Bob Burks, who competed in the Regionals, advanced to Indianapolis for the state finals. FRONT ROW: Terry Williams, Bob Funk, Jim Elman, Paul Lesniak, Keith Davis. SECOND ROW: Bob Lowell, Ron Stan- sell, Dave Christenson, Dave Spurling, Ron Milne. STICKMEN STEAL SECOND IN CALUMET CONFERENCE FRONT ROW: Gary Fagan and Ron Marion. SECOND ROW: Dave Bar- nett, Student Manager; Ken LaBuda, Earl Govert, David Price, Stan Koby, Mike O’Halloran, Garry Messmer, Lynn Garrard. THIRD ROW: Mr. Felix Zabrowski, Coach; Gary Wools, John Moats, Ron Price, Jerry Palko, Bill Bohnaker, Steve Stiglitz, Ted Kinsey, Dan Lazar, Dave Erickson, Student Manager. Last season the GHS stickmen stole the “limelight” from the other spring sports, as they finished the season with a 12 — 2 record and took second in the Calumet Conference with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss. The Panthers, led by pitchers Lynn Garrard and Dan Lazar, opened their season with three shutouts, and scored 22 runs before their opponents had managed even one. Catcher Gary Fagan added to the attack with his fine fielding and hot bat, as did Steve Stiglitz and Ted Kinsey. After splitting with Culver, the team went on to win four more games before meeting defeat at the hands of Gary Edison. The Panthers closed out the season by winning the remainder of their contests. The highlights of the season might be considered two very outstanding games — Lazar ' s 16 — 0 shoutout of Crown Point, or the victory over high-touted, once- beaten Bishop Noll. Griffi th . . . ... 5 Hobart 0 Griffith . . . ... 1 Merrillville . . . . 0 Griffith . . . . . .16 Crown Point 0 Griffith. . . . . . 5 Culver 2 Griffith 5 Culver 7 Griffith . . . ... 7 Noll 1 Griffith . . . .. .13 Wirt 6 Griffith . . . . . .14 Lowell . . . . 2 Griffith . . . . . .19 Portage . . . . 4 Griffith . . . ... 3 Edison . . . . 4 Griffith. . . ... 6 Merrillville . . . . 1 Griffith . . . . . . 8 Highland 3 12 . . . . 1 Griffith . . . . . . 4 East Gary 1 71 FRONT ROW: Larry Heidel, Carl Siurek, Dan Gerrity, Bill Fritz, Bill Dewell, Brad DeReamer, Paul Stupek, Tim Plohg, John Aldrin, Ron Massow. SECOND ROW: Chuck Olson, Tom Alger, Jack Reyome, Bill Wilier, Mark Koci, Terry Joyce, Chuck Bishop, Ricky Kane, Tom Christenson, Jack Strack, Coach Dan Leslie. THIRD ROW: Jim C. Murphy, Bob Nashkoff, Danny Smith, George McCarter, John Seberger, Tom Zalec, Bob Funk, Herbie Greene, Mike Whitenack, Manager Paul Bredesen. JUNIOR VARSITY FINISHES SEASON 3-2-2 Griffith’s junior varsity team, coached by Mr. Dan Leslie, turned in a fair showing this year, finishing with a record of three wins, two ties, and two losses. The team was sparked by its fine backfield while the Panther “cub” line also showed promise in its size and strength. This year the freshmen team showed great poten- tial and that it will be a strong contender in the con- ference in a couple of years. The final record of the 1 960 frosh team was an undefeated 5 — 0 mark. 60 GOLFERS POST RECORD SCORE FOR G. H. S. TEAM Golf, although the newest addition to the GHS sports schedule, is growing steadily more popular due to the fine showing the young squads have displayed. For the third consecutive year the GHS golfers have finished second in the Calumet Conference. 1 he Panther golfers with Mr. Reed in his initial year as coach, were second only to Dyer in the Conference standings, and the team also recorded the best team score since golf was originated at GHS when they participated in the LaPorte Invitational Tourna- ment. Chester Baran led the team to a fine finish even though the Pan- thers opened the season with a few very disappointing losses. At the close of the season, the record stood at 10 — 11, but the position of the team was very sound. Major letter winners for the golf team were Baran, Erickson, Hillman, Holeway, and Sullivan received a minor letter. GHS golf team from left to right: Jim Vestal, Ron Holeway, Dave Sullivan, Dave Hillman, Mr. Reed, Coach; Jerry Erickson, Chester Baran, and Dave Blanchard. FRONT ROW: Dave Blanchard, Gary Wools, Chester Baran, Dave Uhter, Ed Siurek, Stan Koby, Ron Marion, Mike O’Halloran, Bob Funk, Danny Smith, Carl Siurek, Tony Zelenciuk, SECOND ROW: Terry Fagan, Herb Green, Bob Ulm, Bernie Miller, Dan Jordan, Mel Blair, Ben Bakken, Bob Anderson, Ron Stansell, Bill Fritz, Brad DeReamer, John Aldrin. THIRD ROW: Mike Whitenack, Doug Sabina, Gary Fagan, Dan Lazar, Bill Hutson, Joe Kos- teba, Tom Harbrecht, Jim Elman, Dale Gard, Ed Ditmars, Bill Dewell, Danny Gerrity. GRIDIRON STARS ARE CO-CHAMPS IN CONFERENCE Griffith. . . .19 Lowell . 7 The Griffith Panthers, under second -year coach Tom Griffith. . . .24 Portage . 0 Kurth, turned in one of the best seasons in the history of Griffith . . . .18 Hobart . 32 GHS football. The heavy line and dazzling backfield Griffith. . ..33 Calumet 0 stunned each opponent in every outing but two. The re- Griffith. . . .26 Ease Gary . . . . . 18 suit of this consistency was the securing of a share of the Griffith. . ..26 Merrillville . . . . 0 Calumet Conference Championship, and GHS placed four Griffith . . . .19 Dyer . . 13 of her stars in the Calumet All-Conference team. Gary Griffith . . . .19 Gary Wirt . . . . . . 0 Fagan, Bill Hutson, Mel Blair, and Stan Koby graced the Griffith. . .. 7 Crown Point . . . 0 line-up of the All-Conference roster, while Gary Fagan Griffith. . . . 6 Gary Edison . . 7 also was named to the All-State third team. Stan Koby was voted the team’s most valuable player and the Honor- ary Captain of the squad. Coach Tom Kurth, last year the youngest head football coach in In- diana, this season directed his team to a tie in the Calumet Conference. 74 A SPECTACULAR SEASON FOR G. H. S. FOOTBALL In possession of the ball, GHS plunges through the op- position’s line. Players from both teams close in as key play is sig- naled. 75 KNEELING left to right: George McCarter, Manager; Jim Vestal, Ted Kinsey, Mike O’Hal- loran, Gary Wools, Bill Dewe ll, Tom Christenson, Manager. STANDING: Coach Kurth, Ron Stansell, Brad DeReamer, Bob Lowell, Ralph Witt, Dan Gerrity, Bill Fritz. The Panther cubs, as the Griffith junior varsity might well be called, under Coach Tom Kurth for the second season, finished its 1960-61 season with a very respectable record for which any team could be proud. Among the Panther’s trophies for the season is the winning of the annual reserve tourney, of which the Panthers were the host this year. The J.V. was not lacking in the previous season, and this, added to their great running attack, was enough to give most of their opponents something to worry about. This year’s J.V., completely lack- ing upperclassmen and manned with a number of freshmen, showed what the underclassmen could do. Great rebounding by Ralph Witt and con- sistant hot-shooting by Ron Stansell led the Panthers through a great season. 76 CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM COMPLETES RE-BUILDING YEAR The 1960 Griffith Cross-Country team completed another big step in the re-building of cross country and GHS. After a sixth-place Calumet Conference finish last year, the team took a fourth this season. A young team this year, the Panthers were led by Bob Czapla, Rich James, and Terry Williams. The “harriers” finished with a respectable 7 — 7 record. Next year’s prospects seem good, as only two of the first ten runners will be lost by graduation. FRONT ROW: Pat Thomberry, Mark Render, Paul Lesniak, Dan Burks, Donald Bar- rett, Terry Crowe, Ronnie Govert, Chuck Butler. SECOND ROW: Rich Shepperd, Dick King, Bob Czapla, Rich James, Mike Seubert, Dave Spurling, Mike Solon. THIRD ROW: Roger Drapac, Gerald Kozak, Jack Peacock, Jim Vestal, Willard Gard, Terry Williams, Ralph Witt. 77 KNEELING from left are Mike Seubert, Manager; Palko, Dan Lazar, Bill Hutson, Joe Kosteba Gary John Moats, Steve Stiglitz, Stan Koby, Rich Roye, Fagan, Bob Burks, and Coach Mack. These boy’s com- and Ken LaBuda, Manager. STANDING are Jerry prised the 1960-61 varsity basketball team. PANTHER QUINTET TIES FOR SECOND IN C. C. The 1960-61 Griffith team, picked to win for itself high honors, this year placed second in the Calumet Conference, tieing with the Dyer In- dians. The Panthers wound up with a 5 — 3 record in the Conference and an over-all 1 1 — 8 season. Highlight of the 60-61 campaign was the East Chicago Sectional in which Griffith drew a bye, defeated Hammond Tech, slipped by Hammond High, and met the E.C. Senators in the finals. Although defeated in this game, the Panthers distinguished themselves as the first GHS team to play in the finals. Stan Koby was the high scorer of this year’s team, racking up 286 points. Bob Burks was chosen outstanding player of the East Chicago Sectional. The Panther quintet placed two regu- lars on the Calumet Conference All-Star team when guards Koby and Burks were selected. Griffith . . .. 66 SEASON S.B. St. Joe 76 Griffith . . .. 62 Gary Wirt .... 47 Griffith . . .. 65 Rensselaer .... 62 Griffith . . .. 45 G. Roosevelt .... 48 Griffith . . .. 54 Highland .... 47 Griffith . . .. 51 Chesterton .... 47 Griffith . . .. 70 Portage .... 59 Griffith . . .. 55 Dyer (Tourney) .... 56 Griffith . . . . 64 G. Edison .... 69 Griffith . . . . 83 East Gary .... 66 Griffith . . .. 48 Calumet .... 59 Griffith . . .. 49 Merrillville .... 59 Griffith . . .. 66 Hobart . . . . 51 Griffith . . . . 47 Dyer .... 48 Griffith . . . . 59 Morton .... 58 Griffith . . . . 62 Bishop Noll .... 70 Griffith . . . . 64 Hammond Tech . . . . 61 Griffith . . . . 69 Crown Point .... 60 Griffith . . . . 84 Lowell . ... 53 Griffith .. . . 63 SECTIONAL Hammond Tech . . . . 59 Griffith . . . . 48 Hammond High .... . . . . 47 Griffith . . . . 42 E.C. Washington . ... 70 Coach Harold Mack this year directed his Panther quintet to a second place tie in the Calumet Confer- ence and the E.C. Sectional for the first time in the history of GHS. 78 BLACK AND GOLD FIGHTS TO SECTIONAL FINALS Hutson and Kosteba look fighting mad and ready to take that ball away. Coach Mack and team captain, Bob Burks, smile broadly as they exhibit the second place trophy for the sectional, and the coveted sportsmanship trophy. Koby confuses some dazed Morton men as he does some dazzling dribbling. Kosteba leaps up to snatch one of 166 rebounds which put him first in that record of team statistics. 79 Flanking their cheerleader chairs made for them by the shop and art classes, the varsity cheerleaders are from left: Sue Schreiner, Marlene Smock, Tony Gullickson, Phyllis Nelson, Captain; Sharon Satterblom, and Mascot Anita Jones. THEY LEAD BOOSTERS AT GAMES AT HOME AND AWAY The cheerleaders who lead the crowd in backing the team are selected on the basis of ability, leadership and scholar- ship. These girls must be willing to devote a lot of their time to practice too. Var- sity cheerleaders are elected in the spring of their sophomore year and are cheerleaders for their junior and senior years. The cheerleaders boost moral, work out routines for the Booster club to per- form, and most of all, they cheer the teams on to victory. This year’s junior varsity cheerleaders are from left: KNEELING are Totsie Reznik, Cheryl Johnston, Karen Schreiner. STANDING: Mary Ann Hut- son, Jane Newhard, Diane Duhon. Members of Lettermen ' s club are from left, FRONT ROW: Ronnie Covert, Ken LaBuda, Bob Czapla, Ron Holeway, Mel Blair, Dave Uhter, Walt Eaton, Jerry Palko, Gary Fagan, Bob Burks, Stan Koby. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kurth, Sponsor; Ron Marion, Roger Draper, Don Good, Joe Kosteba, Doug Sa- bina, Mike Lesniak, Ed Ditmars, Dan Lazar, Bill Hutson. THIRD ROW: Ben Bakken, Paul Brede- son, Mike Seubert, Terry Williams, Rich James, Jim Elman, Mike O’Halloran, Steve Stiglitz, Ted Kin- sey, Gary Wools, Dan Jordan. FOURTH ROW: Bob Anderson, Ed Siurek, Tom Harbrecht, Dale Gard, Ron Stanssell. VARSITY CLUB MEMBERS SPORT FINE RECORDS The Varsity club, commonly referred to as the Lettermen’s club, boasts 35 members 20 seniors, 8 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 1 freshman. Membership is open to all boys who have earned a major letter in any sport. Directing the Lettermen’s club are from left: Stan Koby, President; Bill Hutson, Secretary; Dan Lazar, Vice- President; Ron Marion, Treasurer. 81 USHERS PERFORM VALUABLE SERVICE AT G. H. S. GAMES Five years ago the Griffith High School Ushers’ Club was formed to direct seating at football games and to enforce gymnasium regulations during the basketball games. Members are chosen by Mr. O’Rourke, sponsor of the club, from volunteers. Aspects which the members are judged on include de- pendability, neatness, and personality. Indeed, although most people do not real- ize or appreciate them, the Ushers’ Club performs a truly valuable service to our school. Making up the GHS Ushers’ Club are from left in FRONT ROW: Mr. O’Rourke, sponsor; Dave Price, Leonard Harding, Earl Govert, and Rich James. SECOND ROW: Bill Brister, Joe Flynn, John Ault, and Chuck Koci. SCOREKEEPERS KEEP SCORES AND STATISTICS One of the highlights of the athletic year at GHS is the participation of intramural basket- ball by the students, both as players and as the all-important scorekeepers. Although the scorekeepers main duties are to keep the score and the statistics of the games that are played, these are by no means easy tasks and often mean having to eat meals on the run in order to be on time at both the noontime and Thursday night in intramural sessions. Scorekeepers have the privilege of eating on the main floor of the gym, and they also receive a free sectional ticket for the perform- ance of their duties. Janet Toczek, Cheryl Barkai, and Margaret Peach are poised for action and have pencils in hand prior to one of the intramural contests. “UNTOUCHABLES” ARE FIRST IN GIRLS’ INTRAMURALS Noon hours are busy times for students who play basketball between twelve and one o’clock. Intramural basketball is a popular sport for both boys and girls at GHS. During this season the Marauders, the boys’ champs in the first round, had a fine record of seven wins and only one loss. The winners of the second round, the Twinkle Toes, also completed their season at 7 — 1. In the second year of girls’ intramurals, the senior Untouchables captured first place with a record of five wins and one loss. Girls’ intramurals champs, the Untouchables, are from left KNEELING: Merle Kirkley, Cheryl Barkai, Sandy Smith, Captain; and Rosemary Bacso. SECOND ROW: Margaret Peach, Marilyn Pitt, Eunice Schuttrow, Janet Toczek, and Pat Moore. INTRAMURAL ALL-STARS WIN WHITING TOURNEY For the fourth year in a row, the GHS Intramural All-Stars participated in the Whiting Tourney, and for the fourth time, walked away with the championship trophy. The All-Stars were coached in this ven- ture by teacher, Mr. Charles Vanderbeck. 1960-61 Intramural All-Stars are from left KNEELING: Ed Suirek, Roger Draper, Bob Czapla, Mel Blair, Dave Uhter, and Chester Baran. STANDING: Rich James, Joe Flynn, Rich Bagan, Ralph Dale, Dale Card, Bob Mills, and Lee Turbeville. 83 One of the several sports offered to GAA girls is basketball. On a jump ball, girls can get reck- less too. The Griffith High GAA is one of the largest and most active groups in our school. It is a group for girls only which emphasizes sports for girls and sportsmanship. Throughout the year the girls of this club perform activities for which they can get extra points and thus increase their number of points to where they can earn their numerals, let- ters, or even a plaque. For the latter award the re- cipient must have accumulated 300 points, and have been a member of the club for 8 semesters, thus only seniors are eligible. Membership in the GAA is open to all GHS girls who can pass the qualifying tests. As to extra-curricular activities, the GAA spon- sors annually the only winter formal dance, held at GHS. To cam a letter in GAA a girl must amass 250 points. GAA lettervvomen are from top right: Georgia Helfen. Judy Ca- van, Charlene Butler, Betty Plikuhn, Jan Noreus, Sandy Smith. Carolyn Feigle, Susan Cavan, Cheryl Beiriger, Sharon Cook. Nancy Speichert, Phyl Nelson, Eunice Schut- trow, Sue Schreiner, Marilyn Pitt, Janet Toczek. Rosemary Bacso, Marlene Smock, Loretta Govert, Anita Jones, Toni Goff redo, Sandi Lucas. 84 Officers of the GAA are from left: Sandi Lucas, Secre- tary; Sue Schreiner, President; Sandy Smith, Skill Test Chairman; Betty Plikuhn, Vice-President; Kathy Hoff- man, Treasurer ; Miss Beanblossom, Sponsor. G. A. A. OFFERS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES TO GIRLS OF G. H. S. Among the newest crazes to attract the girls’ interest is intramural basketball. In its second year of duration, this sport for girls looks as though it is here to stay. 85 Jackie Adelsperger: Y-Teens 9; Booster Club 11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; A Cappella Choir 10; Glee Club 12. James Anderson Robert Anderson: Football 9,10,12; Cross Country 11; Cadet Teachers 12; Intramurals 10,11,12. Rosemary Bacso: GAA 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 11,12; Librarian 11; Office Assistant 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Booster Club 12; Drama Club 12; Student Council 12. Rich Bagan Chester Baran Cheryl Barkai: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9; Drama Club 11,12; Intramurals Scorekeeper Alternate 10; Track Clerk 10; Cadet Teacher 12. Alan Barrett: Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Intramurals 10,11; Math Club 12; Photography Club 11; Drama Club 12. Russell Beck: A Cappella Choir 9,10,11,12; Sophomore Ensemble 10; Junior Ensemble 1 1 ; Photography Club 1 1. Alice Beckner: Latin Club 10,11; Cadet Teacher 12; FTA 12. 88 STUDENTS REFLECT OVER FOUR YEARS OF HAPPY MEMORIES Cheryl Beiriger: Booster Club 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; FT A 10,11,12; Presi- dent 11, Secretary 12; A Cappella Choir 11,12; Ensembles 11,12; Madrigals 12; Girls’ State Representative 11; Panther Press 10,11,12; Reflector Staff 11,12; Assistant Editor 11; Editor 12; Student Coun- cil 10,11; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Popular Ensemble 12; Junior-Senior Girls’ Ensemble 12; IU Journalism Institute 11,12; Office Assistant 12 . Tom Bice Jerry Bitner: Student Council Alternate 9,12; Band 9,10,11,12; Boys’ State Alternate 11; Math Club 11,12; Secretary-Treasurer 11,12; Drama Club 12. Melvin Blair: Football 9,10,11,12; “Most Improved Player” 11; All- Conference Honorable Mention 1 1 ; All-Conferenc e 1 2 ; Basketball 9; Track 9,10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Lettermen’s Club 11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12. Phyllis Bonfiglio Nancy Bret: Booster Club 10,12; FNC 12; Glee Club 12; Office Assistant 12. Chuck Broneck: Transfer Student: Projectionist 9; Latin Club 11,12; Math Club 11,12; Drama Club 12; Football Announcer 11,12. Mike Burge: Track 10; Cross Country 10; Band 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 12; Panther Press 12; Intramurals 10. Bob Burke: Football 10; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Track 10,11,12; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12; All-Conference Track 10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Shop Foreman 12; Prom King Attendant 11. Charlene Butler: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Treasurer 11,12; Drama Club 11,12; A Cappella Choir 9,10; Glee Club 12; Sophomore Ensemble 10; FTA 12; Student Council 11,12. Diane Canham Judy Cavan: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,11,12; Drama Club 11, 12; Y-Teens 9; Perfect Attendance Award 9; Girls’ Intramurals 11; A Cappella Choir 9,10; Glee Club 11; Cadet Teacher 11,12. Susan Cavan: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; A Cappella Choir 9,10,11,12; Sophomore Ensemble 10; Junior Ensemble 11; Senior Ensemble 12; Drama Club 12; Y-Teens 9; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Office Assistant 12; Perfect Attendance Award 10. Marcia Clark: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 11; A Cappella Choir 10, 11,12. Ellen Clayton: Art Club 10; Glee Club 12; Drama Club 12; Booster Club 10,11; Photography Club 11. Sharon Cook: Booster Club 9,10,11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 12. THEY WORKED - CAR WASH, MAGAZINE SALES, ETC., Ron Creviston: Panther Press 11,12; Reflector Staff 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Golf Team 11; Photography Club 11. Bob Czapla: Football 9; Basketball 9; Golf 10, 12; Track 11; Cross Country 11,12; Captain 12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Lettermen’s Club 11,12; Perfect Attendance Award 11. Ralph H. Dale: Latin Club 9,10,11; Photography Club 9,10,11,12; Radio Club 11,12; President 12; National Honor Society 11,12; President 12; Math Club 11,12; Hall Monitor 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12 . Fred Darin: National Honor Society 11,12; Vice-President 12; Class Officer 12, Vice-President; Band 9,10,11,12; President 12; Dance Band 11,12; Drum Ensemble 10,11; Student Council 12; Math Club 11,12; Vice-President 11; Drama Club 12; Vice-President; A Cap- pella Choir 12; Madrigals 12; Freshmen Quartet 9; Junior Ensemble 11; Barbershop Quartet 11; Senior Ensemble 12; Football 10; Cross Country 9,11; Intramurals 11. Joan Demkowicz Ed Ditmars: Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10, 11,12; All-Conference Track 10,11; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12. Karen Dolson: GAA 9,10,11,12; Latin Club 10; National Honor Society 11,12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Intramurals Scorekeeper 11; Panther Press 11,12; Co-Editor 12. Roger Draper: Cross Country 11,12; Intramurals 10,11,12. Gary Fagan: Football 9,10,11,12; All-Conference 12; All-State Honorable Mention 12; All-Conference Second Team 11; Basket- ball 9,10,11,12; All-Conference Honorable Mention 11; Baseball 9,10,11,12; All-Conference Batting Champion 11; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12; A Cappella Choir 10,11,12; Madrigals 12; Cadet Teacher 11 , 12 . Carolyn Fiegle: GAA 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 11,12; FT A 12; Booster Club 9,10,1 1,12 ; A Cappella Choir 10,12. Mary Fritz: Booster Club 11,12; Drama Club 11,12; FTA 12; FNC 12; Mixed Choir 9; A Cappella Choir 11,12. Geraldine Garcia Mike Gilchrist: A Cappella Choir 9,12; Freshmen Quartet 9; Boys’ State Representative 11; Panther Press 9,10; Business Manager 10; National Honor Society 11,12; PA System operator 10,11,12; Regional math contest representative 10,11; Basketball Usher 11; Latin Club 11,12; Vice-President 11,12; Radio Club 11,12; Math Club 11,12; FTA 11. Toni Goff re do: GAA 9,10,11,12; A Cappella Choir 9,10,11,12; Li- brarian 10; Robe Chairman 11; Co-President 12; Latin Club 10,11; Vice-President 10; FTA 10, 11,12; Vice-President 12; Drama Club 11,12; Madrigals 11,12; Girls’ Ensemble 12; Junior Ensemble 11; Senior Ensemble 12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; President 12; Student Council Alternate 12; Class Officer 9,11; Secretary 9, Vice-President 11; Panther Press 11,12; Girls’ Intramurals 11. Don Good: Track 9,10,11,12; Football 9,10,11; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12; Intramurals 10,12; Chorus 9. Loretta Covert: Band 10,11,12; Booster Club 11,12; Drama Club 11, 12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Office Assistant 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11. Faye Greenwell: Transfer Student: GAA 12; Drama Club 11,12; Music Club 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 12; A Cappella Choir 9,10,11. John Hageman Georgia Alys Helfen: Glee Club 9; Booster Club 11,12; FNC 10,11,12; GAA 10,11,12; Drama Club 10,11,12; Latin Club 10,11; A Cappella Choir 11,12; Junior-Senior Girls’ Ensemble 12. George Herakovich 92 BUT IT WAS FUN, AND IT WAS WORTH IT Ronald Holeway: Golf 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Perfect Attendance Award 10; Lettermen’s Club 11,12. Kathy Hutchins: GAA 9,10,11,12; Glee Club 11,12; Booster Club 11,12; Latin Club 10,11; Drama Club 12; FNC 10,11,12; Secretary 1 1 ; President 1 2. William H. Hutson: Football 9,10,11.12; “Most Valuable Lineman” 11; All-Conference Tackle 12; Basketball 9,11,12; Track 9; Letter- men’s Club 11,12; Secretary 12; Shop Foreman 12; Class Officer 10, President; Drama Club 12; FTA Carnival King 11; Student Council 11,12; Intramurals 10. Anita Jones: Transfer Student: Student Council 12, Secretary; Glee Club 12; Vice-President; Latin Club 10,11; Treasurer 11; Drama Club 11,12; Panther Mascot 11,12; Booster Club 10,11,12; GAA 10,11,12; Secretary 11; Junior-Senior Girls’ Ensemble 12; Popular Ensemble 12; FNC 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Perfect Attendance Award 10; Cadet Teacher 12. Fred Jones: A Cappell a Choir 9,10,11,12; Treasurer 12; Madrigals 11,12; Boys’ Chorus 9,10; Ensemble 9,10,11,12; FTA 11,12; Presi- dent 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Drama Club 12; Perfect Attendance Awards 9,10,1 1. Kay Jump: Transfer Student: Choir Accompianist 10; A Cappella Choir 11,12; Glee Club Accompianist 11; Perfect Attendance Award 11 ; Y-Teens 12; Office Assistant 12. Patty Kenealy: Transfer Student: GAA 9,10,11,12; Y-Teens 9 A Cappella Choir 9; Art Club 9; Student Council 9, Secretary Booster Club 10,11,12; Glee Club 12; Secretary; Drama Club 11,12 FTA 12; Librarian 12. Roger Kennedy THEY WORKED AT PLAYING TOO, GAMES, DANCES . . . Stan Koby: Football 9,10,11,12; All-Conference Honorable Mention 11; All-Conference 12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; All-Conference Honorable Mention 11; Student Council 9,10,11,12; President 12; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12; President 12; Panther Press 9,10,11,12; Reflector Staff 11,12; Assistant Sports Editor 11, Sports Editor 12; Class Officer 10,12; Vice-President 10, Secretary 12; Drama Club 12; Cadet Teacher 12. Merle Kirkely: Transfer Student: GAA 11,12; Y-Teens 10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; Student Council Alternate 11; Booster Club 11, 12; Intramurals Scorekeeper 11; Glee Club 12; Office Assistant 12. Joe Kosteba: Cross Country 9; Football 10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12; Perfect Attendance Award 9. Bill Kruit: Hall monitor 11,12; Radio Club 12. Kenneth LaBuda: Football 9,10,11; Basketball 9; Manager 10,11,12; Baseball 11,12; Manager 10; Intramurals 10,12; Lettermen’s Club 11 , 12 . Dan Lazar: Football 9,10,11,12; All-Conference Honorable Mention 11,12; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; All-Conference 11; Lettermen’s Club 11,12; Vice-President 12; Class Officer; Vice- President 10; Treasurer 12. Mike Lesniak: Football 9,10,12; Intramurals 10,11,12; Track 11,12; Lettermen’s Club 12; Drama Club 12; Usher 11,12. Sandi Lucas: Prom Queen 11; GAA 9,10,11,12; Secretary 11; Stu- dent Council 10,12; Glee Club 10,12; Treasurer 12; Drama Club 11,12; Latin Club 11; FNC 12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Panther Press 11,12; Class Treasurer 9; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12. Ron Marion: Football 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9, Intramurals 9,10,11,12; Lettermen’s Club 11,12; Treasurer 12; Drama Club 1 2 ; T reasurer 1 2 ; Prom King 1 1 . Nancy Matovina Dan May: Football 9,10; Projectionist 11,12; Panther Press 11,12; Concessions 9,10,1 1,12. Dennis Maze Rita McCarthy: Transfer Student: Librarian 12; Glee Club 9,12; First Aid 9; Science Club 10; Booster Club 12; Drama Club 12. Peggie McDermott: GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; Glee Club 11,12; Librarian 12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Panther Press 12; Girls’ Intramurals 1 1 ; Art Club 12. Bernie Miller Lorraine Mills: Band 9,10,11,12; Majorette 10,11,12; Secretary- Treasurer 11,12; Booster Club 11,12; Y-Teens 9; Math Club 11,12; Drama Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Secretary 12; Student Council 9,10,11,12; Vice-President 12; Football-O-Rama Queen Candidate 12; Junior Ensemble 11; Senior Ensemble 12; Class Officer 9,11; Vice-President 9; Treasurer 11; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12. Pat Moore: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 10,11; Cadet Teacher 11 , 12 . Ruth Moore: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 10,11,12; Drama Club 12; Y-Teens 9. 95 Martin Murray Robert Nack Jack Peacock Robert Penman Miriam Perotti: GAA 9,10,11,12; Latin Club 10,11; Booster Club 11,12; Drama Club 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Perfect Attendance Award 9,11; Math Award 9; Glee Club 11; A Cappella Choir 12. Stanley Pierscinski 96 Phyllis Nelson: GAA 9,10,11,12; Skill Test Chairman 11; Cheer- leader 11,12; Captain 12; Booster Club 9,10,1 1,1 2 ' ; Latin Club 10, 11; Drama Club 10,11,12; Secretary 11; Glee Club 10; A Cappella Choir 12; Librarian; FNC 11,12; Librarian 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Panther Press 11,12; Intramurals Scorekeeper 10; Girls’ Intra- murals 1 1 ; Prom Queen Attendant 1 1 ; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12. Jan Noreus: National Honor Society 11,12; Student Council 12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Latin Club 10,11; Drama Club 11,12; Math Club 12; FTA 12; Office Assistant 12; Perfect Attendance Award 10,11; Reflector Staff 11; Panther Press 11,12; Co-Editor 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Class Officer 10,11,12; Treasurer 10; President 11,12; Latin Award 11,12. Gerald Palko: Basketball 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Football 9; Math Club 12; Lettermen’s Club 11,12; Latin Club 12; Football Manager 10; Shop Foreman 12; Basketball Scorer 9. Margaret Peach: Perfect Attendance Award 9; Y-Teens 10,12; Drama Club 11,12; GAA 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12. THEY’VE STEADILY PROGRESSED FOR FOUR WONDERFUL YEARS Marilyn Pitt: Glee Club 10,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10, 11,12; Intramural Scorekeeper 11; Drama Club 12; Cadet Teacher 12 . Betty Plikuhn: GAA 9,10,11,12; Vice-President 12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Secretary 12; Drama Club 11,12; FTA 12; FNC 12; Glee Club 11; A Cappella Choir 12; Junior-Senior Girls’ Ensemble 12; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Panther Press 11,12; Perfect Attendance Award 1 1 ; IU Journalism Institute 12. Ronald Powers Ron Price: Baseball 10,11,12; Basketball 9; Usher 11; Football 11; Statistician 10; PA Announcer 12; A Cappella Choir 9,10,11,12; Madrigals 9,10,11,12; Co-President 12; Barbershop Quartet 9,10, 11; Ensembles 9,10,11,12; Latin Club 10,11; President 11; National Honor Society 11,12; Treasurer 12; Flag Staff 10,11,12; Intramurals 11,12; Regional math contest 1. Sandra Price Donald Roach Patrick Rochford Duane Roe 97 Susan Schreiner: Cheerleader 9,10,11,12; Captain 10; GAA 9,10, 11,12; Treasurer 11, President 12; Student Council 10,11,12; Treas- urer 12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Vice-President 12; Drama Club 11,12; FTA 11,12; Football-O-Rama Queen 11; Ensemble 12; Panther Press 11,12; Reflector staff 12; Senior Section Editor; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12. Carolyn Schulp: Booster Club 11,12; Y-Teens 10,11; Drama Club 12; FNC 12; Glee Club 10,11,12; President 12. Eunice Schuttrow: Prom Queen Attendant 11; Football-O-Rama Queen Attendant 10; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Intramural Scorekeeper 10,11; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 9,10; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; Glee Club 10,11,12; Homecoming Queen 12. Judi Seat Dean Shults Sharon Shofroth: Librarian 11; Cafeteria Worker 9,10; Cafeteria Cashier 12; Glee Club 12; Office Assistant 12. Sandra Smalley: FNC 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 10; Y-Teens 9,12; Glee Club 11 ; Mixed Chorus 12; Booster Club 12. Sandra Lee Smith: GAA 9,10,11,12; Skill Test Chairman 12; Booster Club 12; Drama Club 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Band 9,10,11,12; Girls’ Intramurals 11. AND SO, AS THEY NEAR GRADUATION . . . Marlene Smock: Cheerleader 9,10,11,12; Student Council 9,10, 11,12; Secretary 11; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Class Officer 11, Secre- tary; National Honor Society 11,12; GAA 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 11,12; Math Club 11,12; A Cappella Choir 11,12; Secretary 12; Madrigals 12; Senior Ensemble 12; FTA Carnival Queen 11; Girls’ Intramurals 11; Panther Press 11,12; Homecoming Queen Attendant 12. Nancy Speichert: GAA 9,10,11,12; FTA 10,11,12; Booster Club 11, 12; Math Club 11,12; Drama Club 12; Reflector Staff 11,12; Copy Editor 11; Photography Editor 12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Latin Club 9,10,11; Secretary 11. William Stammis Michael Stedman Thomas Stull Cynthia Stupeck: Booster Club 10,11,12; Glee Club 11,12; FNC 12; Librarian 12. Patricia J. Szurgot: Office Assistant 10,11,12; GAA 9,10,11; Cadet Teacher 10,12; Booster Club 9,12. Bernard Taylor: Football 9,10; Basketball 9; Cadet Teacher 11,12; FTA 12; Math Club 12; Intramurals 10. Warren Taylor: Intramurals 10,11,12; Basketball Manager 9; Drama Club 12; A Cappella Choir 10. Karen Thornberry: Y-Teens 10,11,12; Secretary 11; Treasurer 12; Booster Club 11,12; FNC 11,12; Secretary 12; Office Assistant 12. Janet Toczek: GAA 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 11,12; Vice-President 11; Drama Club 11,12; Vice-President 11, President 12; Student Council 11,12; Panther Press 12; FTA 11,12; A Cappella Choir 11, 12; Math Club 12; Office Assistant 10; Girls’ Intramurals 11. David Tosh Lee Turbeville: Basketball 9; Football 10,11; Intramurals 10,11; Math Club 1 1 ; Photography Club 1 1 ; Drama Club 12. Dennis Tuskan: Track 9,12; Cross Country 12; A Cappella Choir 12; Reflector Staff 12; Science Club 9; Panther Press 12. Dave Uhter: Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9; Intramurals 10,11, 12; Lettermen’s Club 11,12. Sharon Vander Lugt: Y-Teens 10,11,12; Booster Club 11,12; Re- flector Staff 11,12; Assistant Copy Editor 11, Copy Editor 12; Panther Press 12; Office Assistant 12; Perfect Attendance Award 9. David Van Horn Kurt Vining: Basketball 9; Football 10,11; Track 9; Intramurals 10,11,12; Drama Club 12; A Cappella Choir 11,12; Madrigals 12; Popular Ensemble 1 2. Bill Waldron: Latin Club 9,10,11,12; Radio Club 11,12; Math Club 11,12; FTA 11; A Cappella Choir 10,11; Concessions 11; Assistant PA System operator 1 1,12. Meredith Jean Welsh: Office Assistant 9; Photography Club 9,10, 11,12; President 12; Second division Ensembles 10,11,12; Band 9,10, 11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Booster Club 9,10,11,12; Librarian 12. 100 WE SAY FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 196L 0 NOT PICTURED: Walter Eaton Janice Gray Janet Kallen Joan Minninger Susan Minter Mike Roush Margaret Royce Douglas Sabina Gloria Trocha Ronald Wilson JUNIORS PREPARE TO TAKE THEIR PLACE AS SENIORS John Ault Ben Bakken Sherry Baltzer Wayne Bartlett June Beuglas Joyce Blum Sharon Bohling Allen Boyd Marylin Bussey Chuck Coulter Linda Curtis Janet Darnell Donna Ditmars Helen Dobrowolski Dick Dolson Ginger Dyer Terry Fagan Judy Fatter Linda Fechner Joan Fitzpatrick Joe Flynn Susan Furnas Dale Gard Georgia Gatlin Mike Gollihur Earl Govert Ann Greene Tony Gullickson Pat Hamilton Tom Harbrecht Leonard Harding Pam Hartley Sandy Hayes Kathy Hoffman Pat Hopp John Houchin Margie Huwig Phyllis James Rich James Dan Jordan Dick King Carol Klassen Charles Koci Betty Kovecsi Diane Kozak Gail LaBuda Pat Larson Bev Marion Barb Marlowe Donna McConnell Verlane McGarr Sharon McGee Georgene Marshall Pat Mayberry Charlene Medley Linda Mikuta Ron Milne Bob Mills Art Minninger John Moats Kay Mock Jim Morgan Marilyn Morris Charlotte Murawski Jim Murphy Jim C. Murphy Bob Musial Blaine Parker Judy Parker David Patrick Bonnie Patterson Alice Peacock Karen Penning Vicki Perotti Sharon Plancarte Kitty Pratt Dave Price Virginia Reel Dolores Renschen Rich Roye Maryann Runyan Sharon Satterblom Barry Sayger David Schondelmayer Gayelyn Schumann Rich Sebastian Les Seitzinger Mike Seubert Karen Sikora Ed Siurek Carol Skorupa Bruce Smith Connie Smith Dianne Smith Mike Solan Steve Stiglitz Claude Stolte Bob Strayn Larry Turner Bob Ulm Tom Uylaki Gary Van Sessen Karen Warkentien Connie Weigley Ed Wilson Tom Wiltfong Karen Witkowski Shirley Wymer Stephanie York Linda Zacker Sandi Zaiko Tony Zelencik Kathie Zimmerman NOT PICTURED: Ronald Britton Mary Ann Companik Gail Egener Joy Govert Jayne Grimmer Joe MacMillan Susan McCormick Bob Messmer Carl Remesnik Sandra Riggs James Textor 103 Leila Adelsperger Carol Bacso Linda Banks Bill Bane Dave Barnett Barb Barrett Judy Bednarsky John Bellinger Ann Bennett Dave Blanchard Paul Bredeson Joan Bridegroom Bill Brister Jamie Broertjes Pat Burge Dianne Caldwell Dave Christenson Donna Christenson Donald Christenson John Chutka Judi Clark Madeleine Clark Sharon Clayton Candy Cook Gail Cook Jackie Cook Bill Cranor Barb Cremeens Charles Crowe Jim Curnutt Mary Ann Davis Keith Davis John Demo Jerry Dickson S. Debrowolski John Doeing Rita Dolson Kathy Doyle Holly Dressel Diane Duhon Jim Elman Dave Erickson Sarah Evett Winifred Francis Susan Fritz Jack Fulka Bob Funk Kathy Garrard Chris Gentz Herb Greene Carol Grimmett Beverly Hageman Ruth Hein George Helfen Sharon Helton C. Hendrickson Susan Hoetfelker Bernice Hoelscher Anita Hutchins Mary Ann Hutson Charlotte Johnson Cheryl Johnson Charles Joy Susan Joyce Bob Kellogg Diana Klemoff Kathy Koomans Jerry Kozak Geraldine Kozak Linda Krompack SOPHOMORES BECOME UPPERCLASSMEN AT LAST - JUNIORS Betty Lasics Paul Lesniak Bob Lowell Susan Lugar Tom Lundeberg Vicki Ley Rita Mastey Karen Matovina Maureen McCarthy Barb McDermott Judy Milam Diane Miller Don Moore Larry Mourfield Linda Nault Jane Newhard Sherry Odle Mike O’Halloran Margaret O ' Teele Linda Pauch Sharon Peters Beverly Reel Totsie Reznik Jim Rice Jackie Rochford Mark Royce M. Ryckman Nasha Rygas Joann Schillo Paul Schondelmayer Linda Schuster Shirley Scurlock Vee Shofroth Ron Shults Jim Simac Pat Smith Russell Somme rs Dian Spitz Jim Spitz Dave Spurling Bill Starek Sheila Stockwill Virginia Switzer Bruce Taylor Dolores Toczek Donna Toczek Susan Tom G. Uylaki Bill Van Horssen Kathy Van Wie Jim Vestal John Waggoner Terry Williams Sharon Werth Ralph Witt Gary Wools NOT PICTURED: Tony Bagan Bill Crane Jack Johnston Ted Kinsey $ v ' V ' ,-y • ££ 4 4 Im. n w V n rf, Don Milne Jerry Roach Marilea Rottier Ron Stansell Tony Weber a, i Mike Whitenack John Wright Dave Young 105 FRESHMEN END FIRST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL CAREER John Aldrin Tom Alger Don Allen Nancy Anderson Oscar Anderson Karen Baird Kathy Bacso Anita Ballon Mary Lou Ba rnett Donald Barrett Carol Bertha Fawn Bifos Brenda Bilbro Chuck Bishop Pat Bodnar Bob Bowman Sheila Bradley Dan Burks Bev Butler Richard Carmichael Donna Casper Carolyn Catterton Janeene Cavan Phil Christenson Tom Christenson Susan Churilla Mary Ellen Chutka Connie Clifford Roger Clifford Dan Coapstick Lu Vada Coffing Larry Cosmo Terry Crowe Sharyn Cummins Paulette Czapla Linda Dale Bill Demeter Brad DeReamer Tim Dertow Bill Dewell Nova Dixon Bill Doeing Carol Douglas Marsha Dowling Gerard Drapac Susan Duffy Douglas Edwards Lynnellen Erickson Jim Fechner Bill Finik Tim Foss Bill Fritz Dennis Fulkerson Earl Furnas Willard Gard Dan Gerrity Nancy Goffredo Judy Good Ron Govert Lee Grogg Henry Grugel Kenny Harder Jeanne Hartmann Sheila Henning Judi Hess Thomas Hillman Dennis Houchin Bill Humpfer Leona Ingram Shelby J ames Sue Janusz Linda Jarmakowicz Johnston Terry Joyce Ricky Kane Janice Kegebein Mark Kender Jim Kirkley Robert Klassen Mark Koci Karyll Koselke Steve Koveski Diane Kren Kristen Krooswyk Joyce Kryszak Joyce Kuiken Marilyn Kus Dennis Lager Marianna Larson Martha Littrell Debby Lowe Thomas Maglish Linda Mahns Dianne Marlett Dianne Marlowe Jeanette Marlow Ronnie Massow Carolyn Matone Douglas Mattix Tom May George McCarter Sally Sue McClusky Janet McFarland Myrna McGarr Jimmy McLean Sharon Melcher Janice Michael Bonnie Miller Dave Miller Debbie Miller Dennie Miller Elizabeth Miller Larry Mills Sandy Moore Jim Musial Bob Nashkoff Kay Nichols Andy Novath Chuck Olson Terrell Paul Gail Palko Allen Parker Donald Parkhurst Lydia Patrick Janice Peacock Anne Perotti Rachelle Peters Matt Petrick Ruth Plancarte Tim Plohg Dan Redar Diane Remesnik Jack Reyome Judy Reyome Penny Rosenwinkle Domma Roye John Roznowski Sheryl Satterblom Karen Schreiner John Seberger Richard Shepperd Jerry Shultz Paul Simac Carl Siurek Dan Smith Lenonard Smith Sharon Smith Bernard Spilly Tom Stammis Barbara Stedman John Stokes Jack Strack Paul Stupeck Karen Sullivan Jerry Sweet Anita Tamminga Deraid Tatum Paul Taylor Chuck Textor Pat Thornberry Nancy Toczek Robert Tosh Shirley Uylaki Barbara Vander Giessen Pam Van Der Vort Marie Vargo Robert Vaughn Janet Vestal Gloria Vickery I.ynne Vitkus Betsy Wagner Carol Waltemath Don Watkins Eileen Weigley THEY ARE READY TO ADVANCE AS SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED: Herbert Blackaby Elwood Bolinger John Bridegroom Charles Butler Debbie Clark Bill Curtis Gene Fletcher Jimmie Glenn David Gussman Larry Heidel Elizabeth J ones Tom Peters Sandra LeePerce Pam St. Clair 109 CONGRATULATIONS from SHAKULA PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY 134 SOUTH BROAD STREET GRIFFITH, INDIANA GRIFFITH’S PRESCRIPTION CENTER GRIFFITH TEXACO SERVICE JACK TUBBS, Prop. COMPLIMENTS Motor Tune-Ups Firestone Tires of and Accessories 245 Broad St. Griffith, Ind. TEmple 8-1313 MAX ED’S DRIVE IN COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF of ZYP’S PAINT McFarland STORE LUMBER COMPANY CROWN POINT GRIFFITH Compliments BAKERY JEWELERS of 130 North Broad GRIFFITH, INDIANA THE FINE STORE AL SCHERER WAverly 3-41 1 1 OF GRIFFITH Insurer CHRISTENSONS, INC. and HARDWARE - FURNITURE FUEL OIL Realtor 120 South Broad Griffith, Indiana TE 8-0100 Compliments MELODY FARM STORE of CHRISTENSON L0HSE AND GOVERT 138 South Broad CHEVROLET, INC. SERVICE Griffith, Indiana 444 N. Broad Street “Where quality is Griffith, Indiana higher than price” TE 8-9889 GRIFFITH 100 South Broad MOORE’S READY-MIXED RESTAURANT CONCRETE, INC. Sidewalks — Floors — Griffith, Indiana 215 N. Broad Street Footings Concrete TEmple 8-0200 Griffith, Indiana For Any Purpose TE 8-9894 TE 8-2607 1108 E. Main St. EAT MORE AT MOORE ' S For Flowers and Gifts SOUTH TOWN SPEED WASH FLORAL 235 South Broad Street Griffith, Indiana FASHIONS FREE PLAYGROUND “GRIFFITH’S OWN OPEN 24 HRS. A DAY FLORISTS” 7 DAYS A WEEK 101 North Broad WASH 204 DRY 104 Temple 8-7423 Compliments of LUKMANN CLEANERS 208 E. Main Temple 8-4500 Compliments of GRIFFITH FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION 125 North Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Chosen Most Popular” by their classmates were Dan Lazar and Sue Schreiner. COMPLIMENTS OF DICK’S FROSTOP DRIVE-IN BOOTERY 345 North Jroad Street 144 North Broad Street KF Compliments of Griffith, Indiana Main Street ADORNE Griffith, Indiana APPAREL WESTERN Voted by the Class of ’61 as “Best School Citizens” were Mike Gilchrist and Cheryl Beiriger. TIRE 371 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Temple 8-2501 SUPERIOR LOAN CO., INC. 144 South Broad “Home of the Little Red Rocker” JOSTEN’S Since 1893 FINE CLASS RINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEDALS, TROPHIES, AND YEARBOOKS Representative — BOB ALBERTSON % Box 9 Plymouth, Indiana Webster 6-3581 Selected as Most Athletic were Sandy Smith and Stan Koby 57 - ' . -tii ‘ li A , ' t.— - I Cl Cj ‘ L MARGARET’S RESTAURANT COCKTAIL LOUNGE SMORGASBORD “ALL YOU CAN EAT” SATURDAY 5:30 — 10:00 ALSO PIZZA 216 South Broad Griffith, Indiana Temple 8-9885 Compliments of GRIFFITH DRUGS 120 North Broad Temple 8-6970 Service for the Sick BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1961 P.O. Box 416 Schererville, Indiana ion for the Whole Family 404 N. Broad Temple 8-1777 “CHUCK” GARD AGENT 121 E. Main Griffith, Ind, TE 8-4280 SUPER MART Toni Goffredo and Fred Darin were this year ' s choices for Best Leaders. VEE JAY’S BE SOCIABLE, SERVE PEPSI-COLA The LIGHT Refreshment 1112 W. Chicago Avenue East Chicago, Indiana what’s their future The young people you see in these pictures are all on their way to successful careers in one of America’s basic industries . . . steel. They decided (as we hope you will decide) to let Inland Steel Company help them plan their future. Some are gaining knowledge and experience in spe- cial trades to become journeyman machinists, car- penters 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 laboratories building a soun d foundation for a future in steel research. Inland offers the high school graduate an excellent opportunity to further his education. Employees may participate in a variety of on-the-job training pro- grams, 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 opportunities for you in steel . . . with the midwest’s own steel company . . . inland steel. INLAND STEEL COMPANY INLAN Indiana Harbor Works Employment Division 3113 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana Courtesy of STERLING-CONER STUDIOS 629 Washington Street Gary, Indiana The 1961 Reflector staff would like to acknowledge their appreciation of the many favors and the wonderful co-operation they received in the course of compiling this, the 1961 Reflector. Many thanks especially to Mr. Lewis of Sterling-Coner Studios, Mr. Fiscus for the activity photos he took for us throughout the year, and Particularly to Mr. Vanderbeck, our sponsor, for everything he has done to further the production of this an- nual. AROUND GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL Rich Shepperd and Gloria Vickery seem to wonder just what’s what in Health class. Homecoming bonfire always attracts a big crowd, in eluding students, teachers, and alumni. The Class of ’62 will doubtless remember the 1960 Homecoming when they won second place with their “Stew ’Em” float theme. 122 MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS Anyone attending the 1960 Junior-Senior prom will remember the beautiful garden enhancing the “Twilight Time” theme. 123 The staff of the 1961 Reflector sincerely hopes you are pleased with our efforts to present school life at GHS for the year 1960 — 1961. 1961 REFLECTOR STAFF Cheryl Beiriger .... Kathy Hoffman Stan Koby Reporters Sharon Vander Lugt Linda Mikuta Nancy Speichert . . . Sharon Boh ling .... Sue Schreiner Pam Hartley Assistants Artists Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Sports Editor Joe Flynn Rich James Copy Editor Assistant Copy Editor Picture Editor Assistant Picture Editor . Senior Section Editor . ... Business Manager John Ault Margaret Reznik Jayne Grimmer Ron Creviston Dennis T uscan Sponsor Mr. C. V. Vanderbeck autograph “••• . “W, , - -v4 ,„A ' J A - r. 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