Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1964 volume:

I ; ' GRIFFITH HIGH GRIFFITH, INDIANA RIFFITH SENIOR HIGH ACHMAN . BERTRAM AND ASSOCIATES ATHLETICS— 22 CLUBS— 38 ACADEMICS— 56 r n 2 GRIFFITH TAKES SHAPE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS Griffith High is on the threshold of a new modem look. The blueprints are drawn and the brick and mortar are shaping up the walls. Let us, however, try to visualize beyond these walls, depict its character, express its emotion, and bring it to life by adding HEART. Just as we know that the heart pulsates life, it will transform a structure of stone into a radiant living memory that shall ahvays belong to us. The faculty and students are the guardians and must see to it that Griffith High progresses in both status and studies. It engulfs all our energy and ambitions, and through a special magic, molds us into the citizens of tomorrow. Let’s picture to§Sther how GRIFFITH TAk$ SHftPE. r ' PEOPLE— 80 ADVERTISING ! 2g fhj, t, a i , It might be something unusual or maybe just routine. Sometimes a moment of sheer imagination produces emotions that are ponderous or even funny. Wit, charm, fear, joy and anger are interesting subjects and very revealing. Just one look at a person’s face and usually you can see the tell-tale signs of one’s frame of mind. Let’s view some of the reactions our school life had on its students. ABOUT FACE! IN SOUNDS The familiar sounds pertaining to school life are as important as a melody is to a song. Its pace reflects the mood and atmosphere of each day. At times their pitch is high and feverish, especially during special events such as pep sessions and prom time. During exam time, the tension could be felt by the restless calm that prevails through- out the halls. It is the sound of YOUTH. DURING EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR 8 Activities are always occurring no matter what the season. Special events are anxiously awaited and always remembered, but even an ordinary schoolday is important. Each day we experience new happenings which add more memories to the school year. IT’S LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT The phone comes in handy in mak- ing plans for that special date. Ter- ry Joyce is calling “who” ? There is more than one kind of conversation carried on during class. Karen Schreiner and Terry Sannita enjoy one of these. How does it feel to be a messenger-boy? Ask Harry Rector! 10 A charming exchange student, Marie de Jesus Cano Garcia, from Mexico City is caught unaware by our cameramen. Fftula Reznik goes through one of the daily ordeals which is an everyday occurrence to all. Imagine carrying all these books back and forth to class. Bev Butler finally made it through four years of these books. 11 Ron Soverly playing a piano solo won second place. Capturing first place was Lana Hendrickson who rhythmically portrayed “West Side Story.” ABOUNDING IN TALENT The annual Talent show presented by the Student Council was held on January 31. Twenty acts were presented to the student body. Lana Hendrickson dancing to “West Side Story” captured first place. Coming in second was Ron Soverly who played a piano solo. Ken Schmidt, Gary Bullard, and Bob Bennett won third place by playing a Spanish selec- tion and a song composed by Gary Bullard. The judges were Father Zollinger of St. Mary Church; Mrs. Peggy Joyce, Clerk-Treasurer of Griffith; Mr. William Kussmaul, Chief of Police; and Dr. Paul Schilling, Superintendent of schools. A combo composed of Bob Bennett, Ken Schmidt, and Gary Bullard came in third with their rendition of a Spanish selection and a song composed by Gary Bullard. Martha Littrell played “Deep Purple” at the piano. Singing a medley of songs, Kathy Grygar received an “honorable mention.” STUDENTS PRESENT SPECTACLE Karen Foster, Holly Riggle, Karen Nelson, and Roberta Dol- son composing the “Juniorettes” sang various selections from “South Pacific.” “There’s Nothing Like a 1 Carol Mercer danced to Dame.” PARADE INSPIRED VICTORY The Senior Class float “Hold That Line” captured first place in the float division. Coming in second was the Freshmen Class float. HOMECOMING WAS EXCITING BONFIRE WARMS SPIRIT Everyone had an enjoyable time at the dance fol- The Griffith Panthers trounced the East Gary Eagles 41 — 13. lowing our triumphant victory. BEAUTY AT HER BEST JUDI HESS HOMECOMING QUEEN JUDI HESS 16 JEANNE HARTMANN KRIS KROOSWYK THE COURT 17 STAIRWAY TO THE STARS GAA SPONSORS WINTER FORMAL “Stairway to the Stars” was the theme of the annual G.A.A. semi-formal “turnabout.” Stars hung from the gym ceiling decorated in pink, lavender, purple, and white. The seniors decorated the stage portraying the theme of the dance. “Angel hair” surrounded the stairway done in lavender with two flocked evergreens to one side. Miss Connors, spon- sor, and Karen Schreiner, president of the G.A.A., were presented with bouquets of roses. Highlighting the dance, was the grand march led by the G.A.A. officers. A total of 169 couples attended to make this dance the biggest one ever held. Before the dance Janet Stansell, Gayle Underwood, and Pat Hart help to decorate the gym. Leading the “Grand March” are Karen Schreiner, Presi- dent, and escort Mike Griffee. IB Beaming as she receives the traditional bouquet of roses is Karen Schreiner. Miss Patricia Connors, sponsor and Janet Vestal, Vice-President, share in the honors. Dave Price and Sue Albrecht, Patty Harder and Dave Rench enjoy a chit-chat, while Sharon Bogielski and Bill Wilier seem to have their attention drawn in a different direction. Gay smiles and friendly talk were also on the menu for the evening. JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 1917-1963 20 NOV. 22 , 1963 A very sad day I remember so well, The news spread quickly That our president fell; Three shots were fired In rapid succession, U nbelievable! T ragic! This act of oppression. His widow, so brave Kept vigil all night, Though her heart was broken It was hidden from sight; Came the moment of parting So tenderly told, With a farewell kiss And a band of gold. Our nation wept. The whole world mourned. Our American flag The coffin adorned; It touched the pain In our hearts to the root, When “John-John” gave his daddy A farewell salute. Twenty-one shots resounded And Taps were played, As all bowed their heads And silently prayed; The everlasting flame Will echo his plea; Cherish your freedom, Keep faith with me. Two tiny offspring Now lay at his side, With thousands of heroes They will abide; But his spirit dwells In the heavens above, No greater reward T hail HIS Everlasting Love. Griffith mourns the death of President Kennedy as the flag flies at half mast. SPORTS Strategy, desire, and fortitude, a winning com- bination in any sport activity, stirs the enthusiasm of athletes and brings to life the so called “Hoosier Hysteria.” Competition promotes sportsmanship and school spirit. Vigorous training and exercise are empha- sized in each field. The challenge is great, and the physical fitness of individuals prove the end results. Team work is essential to success. In victory or defeat they represent our school, and we applaud their efforts. They release the ENERGETIC FORCE OF GRIFFITH HIGH. Halfback, Bill Wilier, is stopped by a Merrillville tackier after a 15-yard jaunt. Quarterback, Brad DeReamer, and Coach Kurth discuss the plan of attack prior to the Gavit game. ft m¥ BOTTOM ROW: Chuck DeNeal, Doug Edwards, Dennis Lager, Bill Wilier, Bill Dewell, Brad DeReamer, Bill Fritz, Paul Stupeck, Terry Joyce, Carl Siurek, Larry Mills, Bob Ogle. SECOND ROW: Coach Tom Kurth, Rich Beach, Jan Fane, Jack Reyome, John Aldrin, Dan Gerrity, Tom Zalac, Chuck Olson, Lee Grogg, Carl Sanchez, Ron Bell Coach Felix Zabroski. TOP ROW: Mike Nelson, Jerry Shultz, Dan Stachura, Don Hoffman, Harry Rector, Joe Lohse, Jim James, Dick Ogle, Paul Gatlin, Terry Franz. Manuel Yocum, Bobby Siurek, Bill Minninger, Rich Arney. UNDEFEATED PANTHERS’ CONQUER CONFERENCE When August 15 rolled around, Coach Tom Kurth, beginning his sixth year as head football coach at Griffith, looked toward the 1963 Football campaign with optimism and enthusiasm. With the return of twelve lettermen, Kurth was hoping for his greatest season ever, and on the morning of Novem- ber 10 he woke up to find a dream that had actually come true. Griffith, who was blessed with a stout line and running backs who knew what to do once the line did their job, found themselves at the top of the heap after they downed a strong Bishop Noll team 19-6 in what was called the first mild upset of the year. But as the season progressed, people soon began wonder- ing if it was an upset after all. The Panthers slipped past a strong underrated Merrillville team the follow- ing week 14-12 and then went on to crush Gary Wirt 33-0. The following weeks saw the pressure building on the Panthers as they beat a solid Gavit squad 14-7 and strong contender Crown Point 46-7. But the next week saw the Panthers slip as they were tied by a fired up Lowell team 20-20. This gave the team the incen- tive they needed as they ended their season schedule by defeating Dyer 28-0, East Gary 41-13, and High- land 41-7. This season enabled them to play Calumet in the Calumet Conference playoff game, the first of its kind in history. The game ended in a 7-7 dead- lock, but Griffith thought they won, because they were cheated out of valuable playing time due to a malfunctioning of the clock. With an 8-0-2 record, the Panthers finished as the first undefeated football team in Griffith’s 35 year history. They were also the first team ever to be rank- ed in the state polls with a ranking of 19. The Griffith squad enjoyed further elation as they placed five members on the coveted All-Conference list. Those making the first team were Bill Fritz, Brad DeReamer, and Dennis Lager, while Doug Edwards and Carl Siurek made the second team. Terry Joyce and Jan Fane received honorable mention ratings. Fritz was further honored by making the All-State team with Siurek, DeReamer and Edwards receiving honorable mention. Fritz was the first player in G.H. S. history ever to make an All-State squad. 25 Tom Zalac-End Larry Mills-Halfback Brad DcReamer-Quarterback John Aldrin-Guard Doug Edvvards-Guard J Bill Dewell-Halfback Dennis Lager-Halfback «• % Bill Willer-Halfback Paul Stupeck-Tackle Chuck Olson-End Jack Reyome-Guard BOTTOM ROW: Jay Black, Dave Welch, John Pierce, Doug Wirth, Brian Nagy, Dave Harder, Dave Butler, Wayne Vitkus, Dick Smith, Ron Bell, Chester Patterson. TOP ROW: Coach A1 Bochnowski, Larry Thrall, Chuck Stuhl- macher, Carl Sanders, Pat Pellochoud, Dave Sykes, Dick Taylor, Mark Voges, Dennis Welzien, Rich Schulp, Arty Duncan, Wally Church, Rich Arney. J.V. - FRESHMEN HAVE GOOD YEAR This year’s junior varsity nearly capped an unde- feated season, but dropped a squeaker to Merrill- ville 13-12. Under the leadership of Coach Boch- nowski the boys turned in a fine 7-1 record. Now that these boys have the necessary experience, many of them will vie for starting positions on next year’s varsity. Despite the loss to Merrillville the boys later defeated teams that had beaten the Merrillville crew. Coach Leslie’s freshmen crew came through the 1963 grid season with a respectable 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie record. Due to the large number of seniors on this year’s varsity many of these boys may be asked to fill in important positions on next year’s first team. This team has turned in one of the best records for the last four years. BOTTOM ROW: Mike Trueblood, Dave DeReamer, Jim Marren, Mike Karr, Craig Hoot, Dave Roberts, Dwight Murdock, Jim Davis, Steve Plowman. TOP ROW: Robert Wilson, Tim Rochford, Allen Harris, Dough Bailey, Marty Lehman, Mike LaNoue, Dave Young, Ted Kane, Linden Eley. ' mSKBrnt- yss.. ' sc -.-If Fall is the season that marks the beginning of a two mile run called Cross Country. Starting the 1963 season with Harold Mack as new head coach, the boys did a pretty fair job as they garnered third in the Calumet Conference featuring talent from every- where. Leading the distance runners this year were sophomore John Collet and senior Mark Render. Collet and Render were the one two punch all year as the team finished with nine wins and six losses. They made a fine performance in the sectional com- ing in 5th out of 25 schools giving them the best per- formance in school history in this event. Collet, who ran practically all of his meets under the ten minute mark, broke his own school record of 9:33 by running 9:26 in one of his scheduled meets and then going on to set a new sectional record of 9:38 at the Cressmore Country Club. Avenging his only regular season loss in the sectional, John went down state where he placed seventh out of a hundred and some runners. Next year coach Mack is looking forward to an even better year as he suffers from only two gradua- tion losses while finding seven returning lettermen who will try and help him better the fine mark he set in his first year of cross country coaching. HARRIERS CAPTURE THIRD BOTTOM ROW: Tom Johnsen, Mark Render, Lenny Zarndt, John Collet, Sam Duke, Bob Kennedy, SECOND ROW: Larry Charters, Chuck Sanger, Charles Hudson, Pete Karnisky, Jim Zeller, Zane Giant, Jerry Cook, Claude Wampler. TOP ROW: Terry Crowe, Gary Riggs, John Martz, Don Emery, Cleo Keen, Chuck Butler, Dan Tom. 29 Left to Right: Milija Jovanovich, Bill Fritz, Rich Beach, Bill Wilier, Chuck DeNeal, Mark GRIFFITH CAGERS ENDURE With the return of only six lettermen and a lack of much needed height, Coach Harold Mack was certainly unsure as to just how the “64” cage season would develop. With only two of his six returning lettermen having had extensive varsity experience, basketball fortunes at G.H.S. certainly weren’t rosy. As the season opened, the Panthers fell in defeat to a balanced Whiting squad, but then they picked up with three consecutive victories. This was short- lived as the Panthers were only able to garner one victory in their next eleven outings while dropping to a low rank on the ladder in the Calumet Confer- ence standings. Inability to hit the bucket consistently often plagued the Panther five, although Dan Ger- rity and Bill Fritz kept their shooting averages at thirteen and ten points respectively. Rich Beach and Mark Render also shot accurately each averaging nine points a game. Gerrity led the team in about everything as he compiled a shooting percentage of .405 while grabbing 154 rebounds. Fritz also had a fairly good year as he hit at a .358 clip and pulled down 126 off the mark shots. Other than this along with a .379 shooting percentage by Mark Render, little could be said of the poor year that occasionally will hit any ball club. 30 31 Gary Riggs Milija Jovanovich Bill Wilier Chuck DeNeal Paul Gatlin Dan Gerrity Rich Beach Mark Render Bill Fritz JV AND FROSH GAIN EXPERIENCE BOTTOM ROW: Pete Karnisky, Claude Wampler, Don Harmon, Chip Kegebein, Chester Patter- son. TOP ROW: Scott Wallace, Tom Wright, Bill Cook, Bob Smith, Cleo Keen, Doug Wirth. This year’s J.V. started out the season with some very exciting games. They lost several games by a basket or two. Many of the boys show good potential for varsity slots next year or the following year. Among them Chip Kegebein proved his adept ability in ball-handling and his accurate out-side shooting. Under the boards there is Bob Smith who has proved his ability at clearing the board and moving the ball. Probably the high point in the team’s record was capturing first place in the J.V. tourney. Due to a predominantly young varsity some of these boys may be returning to J.V. positions next year. Coach Dan Leslie is in his third year at the J.V. pilot’s position. Coach Wiatrolik has spent a rough first year coaching the Panther “frosh.” The A-team has turned in a below par year, while the B-team man- aged to finish up about even. Let’s hope the boys just need the experience that the fresh- man and J.V. teams provide. A-Team BOTTOM ROW: Dan Scurlock, Randy Otvos, Lenny Zarndt, Dave Young, TOP ROW: Dave DeReamer, Jim Marren, Jim Davies, Marty Lehmann, Mr. Wiatrolik, Coach. B-Team BOTTOM ROW: Doug Bailey, Den- nis Klemoff, Greg Blanchard. TOP ROW: Ed Shinabarger, Mgr., Linden Eley, Tom Jamison, Jim Kistler. BOTTOM ROW: Tom Schatzman, Mike Nel- Chuck Olson, Terry Franz, Lester Thrall, TOP son, Zane Giant. SECOND ROW: Larry Mills, ROW: Tom Zeller, manager, Carl Sanchez, GRIFFITH GRAPPLERS HAVE With half of last year’s wrestling team having either graduated or moved, new coach A1 Bochnow- ski found the 1964 mat season to be rather challeng- ing. With the return of seven seasoned lettermen the “Griffith Grapplers” got off to an amazing start and won five of their first six matches. As the season progressed, the tough competition of the Calumet Conference began to tell on the “Panters,” and it seemed that the J.V. boys who moved up to varsity spots just couldn’t rise to the occasion. As the season burned down to the wire, so did the team, as they lost six of their last seven matches. They placed sev- enth out of twelve in the Calumet Confer- ence wrestle-off. Two bright spots in the Panthers 7 — 6 so-so sea- son were the consistent performances turned in by senior Doug Edwards and sophomore Mike Nelson. Both were undefeated in regular season competition as the other boys in rival schools found them too tough to reckon with in each of their respective weight divisions. 34 ’64 SEASON Portage 30—16 won East Gary 38— 7 won Gavit 29—17 won Crown Point 24—21 won Highland 33—13 won Merrilville 21—29 lost Dyer 22—21 won Wirt 18—29 lost Gary Edison 12—32 lost Gary Emerson 18—25 lost Lew Wallace 22—24 lost Lowell 14—32 lost Andre an 24—24 tied Chesterton 21—28 lost Seasons Record 6—7—1 Harry Rector, Larry Thrall, Chuck Stuhlmacher, Mr. Buchnowski, Coach. UPS AND DOWNS BOTTOM ROW: Dan Govert, Ron Bullard, Dave Roberts,, Mike Trueblood, Steve Vestal, SECOND ROW: Ziggy Suirek, Jim Westerfield, Craig Hoot, George Tuttle, TOP ROW: Dave Har- der, Bob Wilson, Steve Plowman, Francis Musial, Ted Kane, Mr. Buchnowski, Coach. MANY ENJOY INTRAMURALS Girls’ basketball always provides both excitement and amusement. Intramurals include a variety of sports for both boys and girls. Volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, rope climbing, chess, ring toss, and checkers are all included in this program. Games are held at noon hour. Participating in the rope climbing contest were Gary ' Roe and Ed Miller. Boys’ basketball is also very popular at noon hour. The enthusiasm of the crowd is unanimously displayed at the Homecoming game. SCHOOL SPIRIT SOARS School spirit is a very essential element in the success of any athletic team. Posters, pep sessions, and the actual cheering all add up to comprise school spirit. Many hours were spent in decorating the cars for the Homecoming parade. Cheryl Fountain’s car captured second place. The Booster club truck was something new this year. Lumber Co , fir® - 1160 37 CLUBS Social life for students is channeled through the various clubs and organizations. Under supervised sponsorship their main purpose is to stimulate in- terest in school affairs, and they also provide for physical and mental outlets that only group partic- ipation achieves. One takes pride in joining the various activities, programs, and in striving together toward a single goal. Unity provides strength. Clubs reflect and enhance THE PERSONALITY OF GRIFFITH HIGH. 39 FRONT ROW: Terry Joyce, Vice-President, Don Park- hurst, President, Janet Vestal, Secretary, Brad DeReamer, Treasurer, Mary Ellen Chutka, Rachelle Peters, Lynda Jens, Fawn Bifoss. SECOND ROW : Karen Schreiner, Dan Gerrity, Paulette Czapla. THIRD ROW: Diane Kren, Sharon Melcher, Lynne Vitkus, John Stokes, Jeanne Hart- mann, Lida Rygas, Roseann Wieczorek. SOCIETY” SPEAKS FOR ITSELF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP CHARACTER SERVICE The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization designed to promote the qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service among high school students. Students who maintain a “B” average for six semesters of high school work are eligible for membership, provided they display the four characteristics previously mentioned. They must be approved by the teachers. For the first time, this year the club has two probation- ary members. These members, having shown the required characteristics, were elected at the end of their sophomore year. Unless they no longer display these traits, they will be given full membership at the end of this year. Members are eligible to compete for National Honor Society scholarships by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. This year the club has sold school supplies in the book- store as a fund-raising project. The members have continued to tutor students who have fallen behind in their studies. COUNCIL-GHS SUGGESTION BOX BOTTOM ROW: Kris Krooswyk, Holly Riggle, Sharon Bogielski, Paulette Czapla, Paula Reznik, Gayle Under- wood, Karen Baird, Martha Littrell. SECOND ROW: Janet Vestal, Anne Perotti, Wayne Vitkus, Jean Godlew- ski, Jeane Pierce, Paul Gatlin, Cleo Keen. THIRD ROW: The mouthpiece of the student body is the stu- dent council where student suggestions are relayed to the faculty and the administration. The recommendations of the council are given to the administration for consideration. Such a process has helped to clarify several minor school problems. The council plans the homecoming festivities, sponsors the annual talent show, takes charge of the clothing drive for the Save the Children Fed- eration, sponsors a dance with the profit going to the Eldon Ready Scholarship Fund, and runs the class elections at the end of each year. The student council has begun a new policy this year of having candidates for class or council offices deliver a speech to the student body prior to the election. There are ten seniors, eight juniors, six sopho- mores, and four freshman on the council. The representatives are elected by the classes while the officers are elected by the student body. 41 Paul Metivier, Fred Hanak, Bill Wilier, Mike Trueblood, Pete Karnisky, Chris Martz, Don Hoffman. TOP ROW: Lee Grogg, Don Parkhurst, Brad De Reamer, Dan Coap- stick, Terry Joyce, Dan Gerrity, Melvin Smith. Leading the Student Council are Anne Perotti, Treas- urer, Mr. Stanczak, sponsor, Kris Krooswyk, Secretary. Brad DeReamer, Vice-President, and Dan Gerrity, Presi- dent. Paulette Czapla Editor-in-Chief Lynne Vitkus Associate Editor Lida Rygas Assistant Editor FRONT ROW: Brad DeReamer, Lida Rygas, Paulette Czapla, Lynne Vitkus, Mr. Carl E. Dalton, Sponsor, SECOND ROW: Sharon Bogielski, Rita DelSanto, Diane Kren, Karen Sulli- van, Rachelle Peters. THIRD ROW: Lynda Jens, Tina Zelencik, Gloria Vickery, Mary Ellen Chutka, Debbi Lowe. TOP ROW: Dennis Lager, Dan Gerrity, Dan Coapstick, Don Parkhurst, John Stokes. ORIGINALITY + EFFORT = YEARBOOK Depicting the relationship between the school and its students through pictures, copy and an added interest this year, color, the staff has edited the annual yearbook. Beside our main endeavor of creating the yearbook, we also undertake the soliciting of ads, since we are self-supporting. This year twenty extra pages have been added, with color being introduced to accent page lay- outs. We have tried to accurately describe the story of the entire year. The essential element in the composition of the yearbook is WORK. Many ingredients have been combined to make this volume of memories, the 1964 REFLECTOR. Brad DeReamer Business Manager NEWSWORTHY NOTABLES This year there is a drastic change in the Panther Press — it’s printed for the first time since 1956. Oth er new angles are the regular cartoons and pictures, improved opinion polls and editorials, and the two new columns — “Aspects and Antics” and “Campus Corner.” Published every two weeks, the Panther Press informs as well as entertains. A senior issue is put out at the end of each year; there is also a special sectional paper. Two staff members are sent to Indiana University each summer to participate in a high school jour- nalism institute. Several members of the news- paper staff are members of the Griffith High School chapter of the Quill and Scroll Society. The paper also belongs to the National Scholastic Press Association. Anyone who has taken journalism may join the staff. BOTTOM ROW: Fawn Bifoss, Martha Littrell, Anne Perotti, Cathi SundhoLm, Sue Albrecht, Bonnie Miller, Gail Palko, Debbi Clark. SECOND ROW: Marie Vargo, Karen Baird, Karen Sullivan, LuVada Coffing, Nancy Goffredo, Lynda Jens, Rita Dal Santo, Ellen Gillis. THIRD ROW: Sheila Mathews, Sue Belavic, Betsy Wag- Fawn Bifoss, Editor, Anne Perotti, Business Manager, Cathi Sundholm, Advertising Manager, and Miss Jody Schlemmer, Sponsor, display this year’s NEW, PRINTED Panther Press. ner, Vicki Horner, Gayle Underwood, Margaret LaBarge, Lynn Schreiner, Betsy Beiriger, Linda Smallman. FOURTH ROW: Bob Bennett, Chuck Textor, John Har- mon, Joe LaBarge, Norm Creviston, Claude Wampler, Ted Cook. STUDENTS TRAIN FOR FUTURE BOTTOM ROW: Linda Dale, Lynne Vitkus, Roberta Dolson, Gayle Underwood, Susan Hupke, Ruth Ellen Hel- fen. SECOND ROW: Rachelle Peters, Diane Kren, Janet The Future Teachers of America is composed of stu- dents interested in the teaching profession. The pur- pose of the club is to help students learn about the opportunities, responsibilities, and importance of teach- ing in our democracy today. Throughout the school year films are shown and speakers give new and interesting information on the teaching profession. Soc-hops are sponsored to furnish enough money to pay for scholarships which are given annually to those seniors meeting the necessary require- ments. Sending for considerably more films for the viewing of its many members is one of the newest projects of the F.T.A. They also attend a tea annually near the end of the year. Heading the teachers of tomorrow are Roberta Dolson, Secretary, Janet Vestal, President, Janice Collet, Historian, Karen Schreiner, Vice-President, and Diane Kren, Treas- urer. Vestal, Margaret Curry, Nancy Jurik, Holly Riggle. TOP ROW: Pat Bodnar, Myrna McGarr, Martha Littrell, Susan Duffy, Jan Collet, Debbi Lowe, Karen Schreiner. 44 NEW-LANGUAGE AND ART CLUBS BOTTOM ROW: Sue Albrecht, Vice President, Betsy Wagner, Secretary, Larry Mills, Treas- urer, Cathi Sundholm, Presi- dent, Linda Hensley, Linda Dale, Janet McFarland, Sheila Matthews, Debbi Lowe. SEC- OND ROW: Karyl Koselke, Janet Stansell, Pat Bodnar, Myrna McGarr, Beth Miller, Tina Zelencik, Karen Sullivan, Susan Duffey, Gayle Under- wood, Lynne Vitkus. THIRD ROW: Rita DalSanto, Linda Jens, Ellen Gillis, Roseann Wicc- zorek, Nancy Anderson, Carol Waltemath, Anne Perotti, Janet Vestal, Jeanne Hartmann, Diane Kren. FOURTH ROW: Susan Hupke, Karen Shinabar- ger, Cheryl Fontain, Barbara Doyal, Fawn Bifoss, Nancy Gof- fredo, LuVada Coffing, Carol Berta, Sharon Melcher, Don Parkhurst. TOP ROW: Sheila Townsend, Nancy Grugel, Kathy Grugar, Claude Wampler, Fred Hanak, Tom Zalac, Lee Grogg, Linda Pokos, Chuck Butler, Harry Rector, Jim Janes. A new club this year is the Modem Language Club which was formed to promote tne interest in foreign languages and to further the knowledge of foreign customs and culture. Composed of students of French and Spanish, it is the “foster-parent” of a deprived boy in Bogota, Colombia. To produce beauty through art is the main aim of the Art Club which has been formed this year. This club encourages talent that might otherwise go undis- covered. They try to develop art appreciation in the school. 0m . 9 -P ■ ■ ■ • •=■ V T � u A A 7 — rf 1 JA. Ala . aUl M r r M A -z? ai 11 J| i jm ■ iW mm 7 ft BOTTOM ROW: Lee Grogg, President, Sue Churilla, Treas- urer, Lydia Patrick, Vice Presi- dent, Karen Schreiner, Secre- tary, Cathi Sundholm, Sue Al- brecht, Tom Zalac. SECOND ROW: Leona Ingram, Joan Du- hon, Janice Bernath, Janeene Cavan, Janice Peacock, Tina Zelencik, Marie Vargo. THIRD ROW: Donna Roye, Carol Douglas, Sheila Bradley, Trudy Umphreys, Marilyn Starek, Eileen Weigley, Nancy Grugel, Donna Richwalski. TOP ROW: Connie Clifford, Mike Rakitich, Steve Skvara, Ted Cook, Larry Frye, Sue Janusz, Linda Hens- ley. Senior Letterwomen from top to bot- tom are: Cathi Sundholm, Anne Perotti, Karen Baird, Karen Schreiner, Martha Littrell, Janet Vestal, Jeanne Hartmann, Sue Albrecht, Paulette Czapla, Diane Kren, Sue Duffey, Lynne Vitkus, Rachelle Peters, Karen Sullivan, Carol Waltemath. GIRLS LEAD THE WAY IN GAA The purpose of the G.A.A. is to interest girls in physical sports and to teach them to be good sports. Meetings are on Wednesdays and Fridays. Girls may earn points by attending these meetings, par- ticipating in some activity, and or passing skill tests. In this way, numerals and letters are won. A formal dance is sponsored each year about the time of the Christmas season. In the summer, there is also a beach party at the Dunes State Park. Two girls were sent to G.A.A. camp for the first time and conferred with G.A.A. members from other schools. All types of sports are offered during the entire year. Ping-pong, volleyball, and tumbling are but a few of the many sports that not only these girls, but girls all over the United States may engage in. Decorating at the G.A.A. dance are Anne Perotti, Secre- tary, Jan Collet, Skill test chairman, Jeanne Hartmann, Treasurer, Karen Schreiner, President, and Janet Vestal, Vice-President. THE BIG G” STANDS FOR GRIFFITH Athletically inclined are the officers, Brad DeReamer, President, Mr. Kurth, Sponsor, Bill Fritz, Vice-President, Terry Joyce, Secretary, Bill Humpfer and Dan Gerrity, Sergeants-at-arms, and Larry Mills, Treasurer. BOTTOM ROW: Lee Grogg, Bill Dewell, Doug Edwards, Mark Render, Bill Humpher, Terry Joyce, Brad De Reamer, Bill Fritz, Larry Mills. Dan Gerrity, Steve Kovesci, Paul Stupeck. SECOND ROW: Tom Zalac, Chuck Ol- son, Bill Wilier, Doug Mattix, Jack Reyome, Dennis Lager, Terry Crowe, Charles Butler, Jerry Shultz, Carl Siurek, Ron Govert, Ken Harder. THIRD ROW: Bill The main objective of the Lettermen’s club is to promote a high standard of athletics and to create a fellowship among varsity athletes. They recognize service with membership throughout the organiza- tion and try to be of service to the high school. They hold car washes, sponsor a soc-hop, nominate candidates for homecoming queen, sell programs at the football and basketball games, and usually take a trip to some sporting event. The club has intro- duced a new rule that a varsity athlete can wear only one chevron for each year that he has majored in a sport. Minniger, Chester Patterson, Larry Thrall, Jan Fane, Bill Anderson, Don Emery, Harry Rector, Charles Deneal, Richard Beach, Tom Speichert, Dick Ogle, Bob Garvey. TOP ROW: Thomas Kurth (sponsor), Bob Siurek, Rich- ard Arney, Chuck Sanger, Mike Nelson, John Collet, Clyde Teegarden, Dan Tom, Paul Gatlin, Cleo Keen, Zane Giant, Carl Sanchez. BOTTOM ROW: Fred Hanak, Vice President, Jesse Engle, Presi- dent, Ted Cook, Secretary. SEC- OND ROW: Denise Holme, Gail Hunt, Susan Shepard. TOP ROW: Dave Vaughan, Lloyd Carpenter, Jerry Schultz, Greg Lucas, Larry Bunce. MATH BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Wez- orek, Sponsor, Mr. Ellis, Spon- sor, Dan Gerrity, Don Parkhurst, Jerry Shultz. SECOND ROW: Terry Sannita, Brad DeReamer, Dan Coapstick, John Stokes, Bill Finik. TOP ROW: Lida Rygas, Pat Bodnar, Jesse Engle, Bob Gentz, Claude Wampler. Mathematics is one of the most essential subjects in education. The Math club was originated for those who enjoy and wish to explore higher math. Algebra and geometry are required for membership. SCIENCE Stimulating interest in the field of science is the main intent of the Science club. Now that the rocket and space era has arrived, more students are intriqued with the future possibilities that can be realized. Three plus two is five. Math Club officiates are Dan Gerrity, Vice-President, Jerry Schultz, Secretary-Treasurer, Don Park- hurst, President, and Mr. Wezorek and Mr. Ellis, Sponsors. NURSES BANDAGE UP THEIR FUTURE Beth Miller, Vice-President, Nancy Anderson, President, Rose- ann Wieczorek, Treasurer, and Sharon Melcher, ' Secretary, are the officers for this year. BOTTOM ROW: Susan Kemp, Linda Wilier, Carol Bed- narsky, Yvette Plancarte, Lorna Batts, Susan Hill, Patti Day, Pat Bodnar, Carol Waltemath. SECOND ROW: Lauren Black, Roseann Wieczorek, Sharon Melcher, Bon- nie Bonie, Pam Christie, Sandy Jennings, Theresa Peach, Sandy Owens, Linda Coffey. THIRD ROW: Nancy An- derson. Beth Miller, Myrna McGarr, Lydia Patrick. Pattie Popp, Margaret La Barge, Karen Shinabarger, Susie Hupke, Karen Foster, Laurel Schinske, Maryanne Bod- nar, Sharon Smith. TOP ROW: Carol Berta. Alice Eld- ridge, Ruth Coulter, Vicki Horner, Karen Gumienny, Jane Fronczek, Dorothy Musial, Mary Ellen Chutka, Debbie Clark, Bobby Anderson, Donna Richwalski, Sharon Duke. The Future Nurses Association provides a setting in which young people interested in nursing careers can meet and explore that interest. They learn about the community in which they will participate as informed citizens and nurses. During the year the members of the club have an opportunity to visit schools of nursing, nursing homes and other institutions related to this profession. They make cancer bandages twice a month and listen to speakers who come and talk to them. Members can earn emblems and pins. They also can win a scholarship offered by the organization. The F.N.A. is chartered by the National League of Nursing. The Varsity Cheerleaders are Gayle Underwood, Jeanne Hartmann, Sharon St. Clair, Panther, Betsy Wagner, Karen Schreiner, and Janet Stansell. ENERGY + SPIRIT = CHEERLEADERS BOOSTER CLUB ENCOURAGES SPORTSMANSHIP The Booster club helps to promote school spirit and sportsmanship throughout the student body. Both girls and boys are urged to back our athletic teams. The club’s newest project is the point system in which points are issued for attendance at games and meetings. In the near future pins will be awarded to those girls who have accumulated the required number of points. Throughout the school year they sponsor a soc- hop and hold their annual Booster club banquet. At the banquet junior varsity and varsity cheer- leaders as well as our panther are announced. Awards are given to the officers, and the results of the election of new officers are disclosed. Officers in the “lineup” are Miss Klein, Sponsor, Karen Baird, President, Sue King, Treasurer, Karen Sullivan, Secretary, and Rachelle Peters, Vice-President. BOTTOM : Miss Hadley, Eileen Weigley, Carol Berta, Sue Churilla, Sue Albrecht, Debbi Lowe, Marcia Fountain, Nancy Goffredo. SECOND ROW: Jenny Vajda, Carol Douglas, Cathi Sundholm, Nancy Van Horn, Cathy Burge, Leona Ingram, Karen Shinabarger, Cheryl Foun- tain, Susie Hupke. THIRD ROW: Gayle Fritz, Rosemary Stanovich, LuVada Coffing, Lida Rygas, Linda Hensley, Tina Zelencik, Sherry Wilkey, Linda Pokos, Nancy Gru- gel. TOP ROW: Doug Edwards, Danny Burks, Dennis Lager, Fred Hanak, Ted Cook, Dave Gussman, Ron Sover- ly, Jim Pollock. DRAMATICS AIM IS ACTING The Drama club develops an interest in dra- matics and gives the members an opportunity to participate in plays and readings. Beside this the club sees a stage play and plans to send a deserving member to the Northwestern University Drama Seminar. An evening of one-act plays was intro- duced this year. The camera shines on Dramatic officers, Miss Hadley, Sponsor, Nancy Goffredo, President, Cheryl Fountain, Vice-President, Debbi Lowe, Secretary, and Lida Rygas, Treasurer. PHOTOGRAPHERS PRODUCE SHOTS BOTTOM ROW: Don Parkhurst, President, Cathi Sund- holm, Secretary, John Stokes, Vice-President-Treasurer. SECOND ROW : Tim Dertow, Ken Schmidt, Bob Bennett, Paul Metivier, Gary Bullard. TOP ROW: Larry Cosmo, Jim Petrick, Fawn Bifoss, Debbi Lowe, Linda Pokos, Mary Ellen Chutka. The Photography club in its third year tries to demonstrate the techniques of good photography. The club takes pictures of school events and also of various other subjects. OFFICE GIRLS BOTTOM ROW: Leona Ingram, Kris Krooswyk, ling, Janet Williams. TOP ROW: Linda Becze, Bar- Karen Baird, Marie Vargo, Pat Bodnar. SECOND bara Robinson, Gloria Vickery, Linda Dale, Lydia Pat- ROW: Sharyn Cummins, Sharon Smith, Marsha Dow- rick. PROJECTIONISTS RADIO BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Ellis, Sponsor, Don Parkhurst, Pres- ident. SECOND ROW: John Dziedziejko, Charles Pahl, John Stokes. TOP ROW: Dan Burks, John Harmon, Gregg Lucas. USHERS BOTTOM ROW: Ken Con- ley, Morey Govert, Mr. Charles O’Rourke, Gary Owens, Jerry Good. SECOND ROW: Wally Church, Larry Frye, Randy Sodowsky, Paul Mitivier, Jay Black. TOP ROW: Terry Hennig, John Reese, Ray Dom- browski, Dave Gussman, Larry Moore, Ken Wilcox. BOTTOM ROW: Ricky Mil- ler, Don Hoffman, Tom Peters. TOP ROW: Rich Beach, Harry Rector. WHY TEENS LIKE Y-TEENS BOTTOM ROW: Karen Foster, Rosemarie Stanovich, Linda Gilmore, Kathy Grygar, Lorna Batts, Linda Hensley. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Vaughn, Janet Williams, Bar- bara Doyal, Cheryl Fountain, Lora Barker, Patty Popp, THIRD ROW: Linda Bccze, Linda Potter, Gail Hunt, Anita Tamminga, Sandy Moore, Shirley Parris, Sheila Y-Teens is an organization associated with the Y.W.C.A. The mother-daughter banquet and the potato chip drive are their annual money-raising projects. Griffith representatives attend area coun- cils once a month. All activities at the Y.W.C.A. are open to girls belonging to this club such as swimming and dances. They try to provide girls with the means for self-improvement and commu- nity goals. 55 Townsend. FOURTH ROW: Carol Berta, Myra Gygar, Denise Holme, Sue Shepard, Cathi Sundholm, Karyll Koselke, Janet McFarland. TOP ROW: Judy Vander- Lught, Myrna McGarr, Nancy Grugel, Ruth Coulter, Lin- da Pokos, Mary Ellen Chutka, Debbi Clark. Janet McFarland, Vice-President, Mary Ellen Chutka, Program Chairman, Karyll Koselke, President, Janet Williams, Secretary, Anita Tamminga, Treasurer, and Miss Lynn Peterson, Sponsor, guide the Y-Teen mem- bers. ' as ACADEMICS “The best teacher is EXPERIENCE,” is a well known phrase. Working individually at a project gives a student an insight to the mechanical process of an experiment and brings out thought-provoking discussions that lead to the correct solution. Each student is relied upon to use his own judgment in whatever endeavor he has chosen. Teachers super- vise and guide the students but only to the extent of explaining a situation, not solving it. Learning to understand people all over the world has become very important in our present day and age. All the hard work and thought that one spends in class has a definite influence on his future. Academics form the INTELLECTUAL BACKGROUND OF GRIFFITH HIGH. ADMINISTRATION GOVERNS G.H.S OUR PRINCIPAL Mr. Floyd Davis is our new assistant principal, coun- selor, and co-ordinator of athletics. He has had previous experience at the Hobart and Huntington Consolidated School Systems, the latter lo- cated at his birthplace. Mr. Davis attended Huntington College, Ball State, Indiana State, Indiana University, and the University of Illinois. During this time, he received his B.A. and Master of Arts degrees. When asked about future plans, he replied, “Work with kids. ... As long as any kid is in trouble, I’m in trouble. . . . If he has a problem, then it is also my problem. To- gether we can solve most of it. ” This statement has been backed by many cases of troubled students who have gone to Mr. Davis, as to a friend, for counseling. Mr. Davis is married and has two sons, Mike and Stephen, 21 and 19, respectively, a daughter, Sally, 9, and a stepson, Rick, who is 19 years of age. He related that his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing (preferably, ice-fishing) and listening to stereo- phonic hi-fi music. MR. SHEELY Nearing completion of his second year at Griffith High School is Principal Forrest Sheely. He is extremely pleased with the school spirit and morale at Griffith, noting that most of the students seem to appreciate their school. He is looking forward, along with the students and faculty, to the completion of the new high school and all the educational opportunities the new facilities will offer. He has found the students bearing well the inconveniences caused by the construction. Mr. Sheely received his B.S. degree from Canterbury College and worked toward his M.S. at Indiana Univer- sity. His M.A. was awarded to him by the University of Alabama. His home town, La Crosse, Indiana, and also Momence, Illinois and Ramsay Air Force Base, Puerto Rico had his services as school principal before he came to Griffith. Mr. Sheely finds that he has very little spare time, but he is a sports enthusiast when the opportunity arises. He is married and has three children of the ages six. nine, and eleven. MR. DAVIS Members of the Griffith School board include Mr. John F. Hilbrich, Mr. Jesse E. Sheets, Mr. Ira J. Roberts, Mr. R. O. Regnier, and Dr. Paul Schilling, Superintendent. Mrs. Evelyn Downing, Secretary to the Principal, per- forms hundreds of jobs a day. She is well known to stu- dents and teachers alike. Mrs. Grace Ashmore, the School Bookkeeper, is efficient in handling all money affairs. She is helpful to everyone. 59 TEACHING IS CHALLENGING COULD IT BE EXAM TIME? WHO’S WHO? WHAT A LIFE! DESSIE BEANBLOSSOM B.S., M.S., Indiana State, Foods and Clothing, Home- town; Mauckport, Indiana, 10 yrs. at Griffith, Future Nurses Club Sponsor. RICHARD A. BECK B.S., M.S., Indiana State, Ball State, Power Mechanics, Hometown; Griffith, Indiana, 2 yrs. at Griffith. RICHARD C. BECK B.S., M.S., Wabash, Ball State, American History, Home- town; Thorntown, Indiana, 28 yrs. at Griffith. DOROTHY ELIZABETH BLUM B.S., Indiana U., French and English, Hometown; Le- banon, Indiana, 18 yrs. at Griffith, Foreign Language Club Sponsor. 60 ALEX H. BOCHNOWSKI A. B., University of Michigan, Indiana U., World Geog- raphy, Hometown; East Chicago, Indiana, 1 yr. at Grif- fith, J.V. Football and Wrestling Coach. DONALD J. CASANOVA B. S., Wisconsin State, Chemistry, Math, Algebra I, Home- town; Stevenspoint, Wisconsin, 1 yr. at Griffith, Science Club Sponsor. PATRICIA E. CONNORS B.S., Ball State, Physical Ed., Health, First Aid, Home- town; Chesterton, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, G.A.A. Spon- sor. CARL E. DALTON A.B., M.S., Kentucky Wesleyan, Indiana U., Psychology, Sociology, U.S. History, Hometown; Hammond, In- diana, 7 yrs. at Griffith, Sponsor of the Reflector. MARLENE DUBROVICH B.M.E., Northwestern, Indiana U., Student Teacher, Choral Department, Flometown; Highland, Indian a, 1 yr. at Griffith. RICHARD J. ELLIS B.S.; Eastern Illinois, Purdue, Physics, Mathematics, Hometown; Chrisman, Illinois, 3 yrs. at Griffith, Radio Club Sponsor. ARTHUR L. FISCUS B.S., M.S., Indiana U., Indiana State, Purdue, Plane Geometry, Honors Math, 14 yrs. at Griffith, Photography Club Sponsor. SARAH JANE HADLEY B.A., Evansville, Drama, Speech, Literature, Hometown; Westfield, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Drama Club Sponsor. CHARLES HARKIN ' B.S., Ball State, English, Hometown; Logansport, Indi- ana, 3 yrs. at Griffith. JOE HEGG1 B.A., Elmhurst, Ball State, English, Hometown; Ham- mond, Indiana, 2 yrs. at Griffith. 61 BETTY LOU HOLMGREN B.S., M.S., Western, Indiana U., Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice. GLORIA KARR B.S., Indiana U., English, Hometown; Highland Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. GERALDINE M. KLEIN B.S.; Indiana U., Physical Ed., First Aid, Hometown; Hammond, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Booster Club And Cheerleader Sponsor. THOMAS FRANKLIN KURTH B.S., Wittenberg, Physical Ed., Health, Hometown; Ho- bart, Indiana, 6 yrs. at Griffith, Varsity Football Coach. DAN W. LESLIE B.S., M.S., Purdue, Woodworking, Hometown; Lafayette, Indiana, 6 yrs. at Griffith. EDWARD E. LIESSE B.S., M.S., Purdue Drafting, General Shop, Hometown; Whiting, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. GEORGE M McCLURE B.S., M.S., Indiana State, Machine Shop, Hometown; Clinton, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. SHARON C. McLEAN A.B., Hanover, English, Hometown; Whiting, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. HAROLD MILLS MACK B.S., M.S., Valparaiso, World History, Hometown; Grif- fith, Indiana, 9 yrs. at Griffith. Cross Country and Var- sity Basketball Coach. KENNETH M. MANIFOLD B.S., M.S., Northwest Mo. State, Indiana U., Social Studies, Hometown; Shenandoah, Iowa, 1 yr. at Grif- fith. 62 RAYMOND FREDERIC MEEKER B.S., M.S., Ball State, Science, Hometown; Indianapolis, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Science Club Sponsor. RICHARD LARUE METCALF B.M.M.E., M.M.M.E., Jordan, Butler, Vocal Music, Hometown; Tipton, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. CYNTHIA ANN NOVOSEL B.A., DePauw, Mathematics, Hometown; Highland, In- diana, 1 yr. at Griffith. FLORENCE B. OGLE B.S., Indiana State, Typing, Advanced Clothing, Home- town; Graysville, Indiana, 9 yrs. at Griffith, Nurses Club Sponsor. CHARLES J. O’ROURKE B.S., M.S., Director of Attendance, Hometown; Griffith, Indiana, 9 yrs. at Griffith, Ushers Club Sponsor. LYNN A. PETERSON B.S., Indiana State, English, Hometown; Terre Haute, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Y-Teens Sponsor. LONA LUCKRITZ PILLERS B.S., Valparaiso, Clothing, Hometown; Clinton, Iowa, 1 yr. at Griffith, Nurses Club Sponsor. GEORGE ALBIN RAUB B.S., Purdue, Biology, Hometown; Lafayette, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Science Club Sponsor. ROBERT DALE REED A. B., M.A., Valparaiso, Bookkeeping, Gen. Business, Hometown; Valparaiso, Indiana, 10 yrs. at Griffith, Golf Coach. CHARLES J. RICKS B. S., Ball State, Art, Hometown; Marion, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Art Club Sponsor. 63 JODY ANN SCHLEMMER B.S., Ball State, Indiana U., English, Journalism I II, Hometown; Wabash, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Panther Press Sponsor. MARGENE L. SCHUCK B.S., Marion, Indpls., Purdeu, Developmental Reading, Hometown; Elwood, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith. ROBERT ERNEST SOHN M.M., University of Michigan, Instrumental Music, Hometown Hobart, Indiajha, 14 yrs. at Griffith, r. pmtern Illinois, Indiana U., Chicago, Govern- Vment, Economics, History, Hometown; Chicago, Illinois, 14 yrs. at Griffith, Student Council Sponsor. MARTHA JEAN THOMAS B.S., M.S., Ball State, Indiana U., Clerical, Business, Typ- ing Guidance Counselor, Hometown ; Rensselaer, In- diana, 4 yrs. at Griffith. SIDNEY K. VAUGHAN B.S., M.S., VanderCook, Northern Illinois, Director of Guidance Jr.-Sr. Counselor, Hometown; Glen Ellyn, Illi- nois, 4 yrs. at Griffith, National Honor Society Sponsor. THOMAS J. WEZOREK B.S. South Carolina, Indiana U., Pittsburgh, Algebra, Gen. Math, Hometown; Glassport, Pennsylvania, 4 yrs. at Griffith. ELOISE M. WHITE A.B. : Indiana U., N.D.E.A., Rhode Island, Spanish I, II, III, Hometown; Anderson, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Language Club Sponsor. ROBERT WIATROLIK B.S., University of Wyoming, Ball State, Drafting, Home- town; Gary, Indiana, 1 yr. at Griffith, Freshman Basket- ball Coach. FELIX J. ZABROSKI B.S.. Wittenberg, Dequesne, Indiana State, Health, Phys- ical Ed., Hometown; Glassport, Pennsylvania, 5 yrs. at Griffith, Intramurals. 64 WELL QUALIFIED FOR THEIR JOBS Our custodians, John Muraski, Walter “Shorty” Eaton, and Roy Regnier are always busy a- round the school. Mrs. Barbara Brill and Mrs. Alma Keen make the lunch hour brighter with their smiles. Mrs. Mary Christy, Mrs. Theresa Korwek, and Mrs. Mary Hubbard also help keep our school in good condition. 65 MATH AND SCIENCE SHOOT AHEAD The mathematics program is designed for those who need math for everyday use and for col- lege preparation, especially for the engineering field. Algebra is a course of higher mathematics. This course lays the foundation for higher and advanced math. Geometry is a different branch of higher math. It shows the relationship of different objects and shapes. Trigonometry is a mixture of algebra and geometry for further advanced problems. Gen- eral Math is a basic course in fundamentals not designed as preparation for higher math. In the science department, Earth Science is the study of non-living things. Life Science is the study of living animals, including the human spe- cies. Advanced Biology can be taken after com- pleting this course. Biology covers the plant life and animal structures. Chemistry is the study of elements which make up matter. Physics, a sen- ior science course, goes back to the study of earth science, only analyzes phenomena on a higher and more complicated scale. Laboratory experiments are a part of the classroom activities. Vickie Homer and Linda Jens are solving a problem in advanced algebra. Karen Graefe seems to be very involved in proving a thereom in geometry. IN MODERN SPACE AGE Lida Rygas, Mary Ellen Chutka, and Bill Waltemath experiment in physics. Jerry Magiera makes sure that the exact measurements and readings correspond. fr ' tfr Mm KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES BROADENS Spanish is made interesting through the use of the labo- ratory equipment. In French class students learn about both the language and culture of France. Jackie Vaughn, Bill Pierce, and Martha Littrell admire a picture in class. Roseann Wieczorek, Nancy An- derson, and Beth Miller learn to sing French songs in French III. I.D.R. promotes better reading habits which will always prove useful in the future. UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER PEOPLES Sue McNair is getting ready to diagram a sentence in English class. The language laboratory is a big step toward modernized teaching. It is equipped with micro- phones, tapes, and recorders for each student’s use. It enables the students to learn individually and emphasizes his weak spots. The student’s first year of language teaches them the basic words and how to use them in relation to sentences. The second year deals with reading and writing the language with ease and confidence while the third year enables the student to speak fluently. Our English system is quite compound in rela- tion to languages. Proper use of grammar and com- position is taught through different languages. Construction of themes and papers in foreign lan- guages are required. 69 REPORTING NEWS AND VIEWS Speech, history, psychology, sociology, govern- ment, economics, and current events combine to make a better individual and citizen of a student. Each of these subjects teaches a person a differ- ent phase of our world and why each must be. Each Class teaches in detail what each student should know in order to prosper as well informed citizens of America. Journalism teaches a student how to write facts that are important while speech enables one to talk with confidence on a subject of which he is interested. Psychology and Sociology teach students how to cope with themselves and other individuals and explains why people act the way they do. Government and Economics teach a student the ways of a united government, how and why it is a democracy and how it is run. Current events teaches students how to keep up with every day happenings all over the world. Linda Pokos, Debbie Lowe, and Dennis Lager are caught in the act during one of their skits in Dramatic Arts. Sheila Bradley and John Bishop listen intently while Mr. Dal- ton discusses psychology. 70 Everyday happenings and world affairs are the main topics in the Current Events class. SOCIAL STUDIES INTRODUCE NATIONS Marcella Clark points to a definite spot on the world map to Steve Plowman and Mary Littrell. Ricky Miller, Mike Goff redo, and Judy Renschen are discussing the authenticity of Mr. Mack’s buddha. 71 Physical Education is a vital part of keeping healthy and fit, and therefore a program of stren- uous exercise is planned for part of the period. Team sports and individual competition in activi- ties are also an important addition needed to com- plete our physical fitness program. Health is a required course which teaches useful devices in first aid and safety for all types of emer- gencies. Homemaking provides basic knowledge about cooking and sewing which prove useful in future occupations. Home problems gives adult advice for problems and situations that arise in modern daily life. Wood is the main subject discussed and worked on in woodshop. A variety of tools are used and ex- plained to get desired results. Machine shop is the counterpart of woodshop where tools are made which serve practical purposes in daily life. Power and Auto Mechanics cover small engines the first semester and automobile engines the sec- ond semester. Students learn the principles of the gasoline engine, first as they apply to simple of application, and later they become more complex. Working very diligently, Judy Tuskan and Janet Watts seem to have forgotten the most important rule, to thread the machine. KEEPING PHYSICALLY ABLE Mr. Leslie is assisting Dave Higgins, Dick Taylor, and Gary Eaton in putting the finishing touches on their project in shop. MENTALLY ALERT Sue Belavic and Kay Nichols jump high to gain possession of the ball. Dave Lucas, Mr. Beck, and Miller Haag watch as Dennis Fulkerson demonstrates the functions of an outboard motor. 73 PREPARING FOR Typing demands concentration and efficiency. Patty Hartley and Bill Cook are busily pecking away. In Clerical Procedures Sharyn Cummins operates the dictaphone. 00009000000 ooooooooooo ft 00000000900 THE FUTURE General Business is a basic course in which stu- dents learn the fundamentals of bank transactions, handling money, keeping of records, buying, sell- ing, borrowing, and other business activities. Book- keeping concentrates on teaching the fundamentals of keeping office books in order and includes the preparation of a practice set containing account books and business forms. Clerical Procedures helps students to become competent in typing, filing, of- fice payrolls, operating office machines, and gen- eral office procedures. Secretarial Practice stresses office skills and provides practice in applying pre- viously acquired skills and knowledge to practical office situations. In shorthand I and II, Students learn transcriptions, spelling, punctuation, gram- mar, taking dictation and reading shorthand notes. Students who take typing learn to take care of their typewriter and to build up their typing speed. Typing I teaches the skills needed to meet the demands of office work, while personal typing helps students with problems they will encounter in typing for themselves. Art involves many phases of painting as shown here. Joan Duhon and Bruce Minney sketch various objects that come to their minds. MIDDLE ROW: Tim Dertow, Karyll Koselke, Linda Dale, Peter DeLaFosse, Jim Patrick. SECOND ROW: Chuck Smith, Kathy Marlowe, Dan Migliorini, Karen Graefe, Carol Gorley, Lloyd Carpenter, Linda Hensley, Dolly Porter, Jim Hart. THIRD ROW: Pat Hartley, Debbie Sheets, Jill Patterson, Nancy Jurik, Sally New- hard, Elizabeth Seubert, Judy Urevig, David Vaughan. Karen Hill, Tina Royce, Janet Vestal. FOURTH ROW: Marcia Fountain, Scott Voges, David Roberts, Karen Beuglas, Julius Weigley, Margaret Curry, Jill Tubbs, Mar- sha Auter, Jesse Engle, Laura Hayden, Sandy Wirth, Leon Babair, Sue Belavic, Don Parkhurst, Henry Grugel. BACK ROW (standing): Jack Tubbs, George Jones, Ken Schmidt, Chuck DeNeal, Tim Hess. BAND DISPLAYS ABILITY The twirlers and drum majors are Jim Zeller, Dolly Porter, Janet Vestal, Jim Dertow, Lin- da Dale, Karen Graefe, and Ted Cook. MIDDLE ROW: Jim Taylor, Janet McFarland, Linda Kussmaul, Martha Van Strien, Carol Mercer. SECOND ROW: Linda Coffey, Laurel Schinske, Pam Whitenack, Linda Potter, Susan Shepard, Gail Hunt, Mary Kay Westerfield, Dick Ogle. THIRD ROW: Barbara Doyal, Ziggy Siurek, Jim Zeller, Bruce Ranck, Gary Cyganek, Carolyn Vaughn, Ed Shinabarger, Penny Woods, Bill Finik, Ruth Coulter, Pat Dagley, Kyle Smith. FOURTH ROW: Larry Mills, Sandy Moore, Jerry Shultz, Bob Ogle, Lee Grogg, Dan Balog, Mark Voges, Randy Sodowsky, Bob Misner, Don Watkins, Mike Young, Howard Ricks, Greg Blanchard, Larry Bunce. BACK ROW (standing): Mr. Robert Sohn, Band Director, Barbara Wilson, Lana Hend- rickson, Fred Hanak. Ted Cook. David Bice. AT BOTH GAMES AND CONCERTS Representing Griffith High School the band per- forms at numerous functions during the entire school year. They march for parades and play at basketball and football games, pep sessions, and al- so for Graduation ceremonies. Their lively steps and musical tones do justice to the many hours of prac- tice. This year members have been diligently under- taking money-raising projects to provide funds for their new uniforms received during the spring. A band concert is held once a year which is one of their biggest projects. Participating in state contests bring many honors to both individuals and to the group itself. Leading the band are Janet Vestal, Secretary-Treasurer, Larry Mills, President, and Don Parkhurst, Vice-Presi- dent. A CAPPELLA CHOIR: BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Metcalf, director, Dolores Sewich, Kathy Grygar, Don Stachura, Tom Peters, Karen Nelson, Nancy Toczek, Roberta Dol- son. SECOND ROW: Lynn Kolarik, Holly Riggle, Mar- lene Finney, Phil Christenson, Jody Stokes, Don Allen, Nancy Goffredo, Cheryl Mack, Sharon Engstrom. TOP ROW: Lu Vada Coffing, Fawn Bifoss, Bob Ogle, Jim Fechner, Gary Riggs, Chuck Olson, Jack Reyome, Ron Bell. MUSIC IS IMPORTANT SUBJECT Music lifts the heart and spirit. Jim Fechner, Ron Bell, Jody Stokes, Don Allen, Bob Ogle, and Gary Riggs sing in harmony. 78 BOTTOM ROW: Bob Wilson, Jim Bradley, Jerry Lind, Charles Miller, Dennis Coppage, Mike Goffredo, Mike LaNoue. SECOND ROW: Gary Owen, Terry Glover, Jim Congleton, Carolyn Matone, Bev Butler, Judy Tiebel, Lin- da Price. THIRD ROW: Myma McGarr, Penny Rosen- BOTTOM ROW: Carolyn Conley, Lorna Batts, Dian Marlow, Candy Parrish, Kris Krooswyck, Sue Hupke, Sharon St. Clair, Linda Price, Ellen Gillis, Kathy Burge. SECOND ROW: Sandy Klemoff, Debbi Bartran, Jeanne Ott, Delores Francis, Nancy Anderson, Donna Rastovski, Jean Pierce, Debbi Miller, Betty Shain, THIRD ROW: Mary Lindauer, Helen Kennedy, Beth Miller, Cathi winkel, Jo Ann Burnett, Karen Foster, Shirley Brister, Sue Janusz, Janice McBride. TOP ROW: Margaret La- Barge, Faye Bean, Karen Shinabarger, Anita Tuder, Pat Hart, Kris Cavan, Sally McClusky. Sundholm, Karen Baird, Lynda Hanson, Dan Migliorini, Jerry Cook, Steve Bistrow, Dave Gussman, FOURTH ROW: Peggy Walters, Janet Watts, Nancy Grugel, Paul Mativier, Ron Soverly, Jim Pollock, Bob Kennedy, Dennis Fulkerson, Dick Schulp, TOP ROW: Richard Amey, Dennis Dale, Bob Siurek, Ken Conley, John Wagner, Norm Creviston. PEOPLE The secret of the essence of life lies with the heart. Pulsating and beating, the heart is life itself. We, the students, make up this vital organ, since all activity radiates from us. A school is composed of brick, steel, and various other mate- rials, but unless it has students it is dead, lifeless. People are all important. We add the spark that our school needs to make it live. We are the HEART OF GRIFFITH HIGH. 81 WE FINISH TO BEGIN CLASS OF ’64 A proud moment for the senior class was when they won the Booster club flag held by Karen Baird. The episode is coming to a close. The climax is here. Four years exposure has changed the tim- id freshman into a sophisticated senior. The class is united. All for one and one for all. We try to grasp every eventful moment almost in complete desperation. The accomplishments of the Class of ’64 are recorded in the annals of time. They need not be listed; the record speaks for itself. We’re ready for tomorrow for the path is a never ending one. CLASS COLORS: ANTIQUE SILVER OLD ROSE CLASS FLOWER: YELLOW ROSE CLASS MOTTO: WE FINISH TO BEGIN SUE ALBRECHT Transferred from Gavit 11, Cheerleader 9,10, Of- fice Assistant 9,10, FTA 9, Drama Club 12, Mod- ern Language Club 12, Vice-President 12, Panther Press 12, Assistant Advertising Manager 12, Boost- er Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12. JOHN ALDRIN Football 9,10,11,12, Basketball 9,10,11,12, Track 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12. THOMAS E. ALGER DONALD RAY ALLEN A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 11, Madri- gals 12, Radio Club 9,10, Art Club 12, Band 9,10, 11, Golf 9,10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10, “Best Groomed.” 82 NANCY ANDERSON FNA 9,10,11,12, President 11,12, Booster Club 9, 10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Modern Language Club 12, Drama Club 9,10,11, Intramurals 11,12, Mixed Chorus 10,11,12. KAREN SUE BAIRD Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Treasurer 11, President 12, GAA 9,10,11,12, FNA 10, Drama Club 12, Stu- dent Council 10,11,12, Glee Club 10,11, Mixed Chorus 12, Vice-President 12, Panther Press 10,11, 12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Office Assistant 12, Per- fect Attendance 1 1 . KATHY BACSO Drama Club 9, Y-Teens 11, GAA 9,10,11, Booster Club 9,10,12, Intramurals 9,10. ANITA MARIE BALLON GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Intramu- rals 9,10,11,12, Champs 11, Intramural Scorekeeper 10, Mixed Chorus 12, Student Council Alternate 11. MARY LOU BARNETT DONALD BARRETT BILL R. BENDER CAROL ANN BERTA GAA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9, 10.11.12, FTA 11, FNA 11,12, Panther Press 11, Y-Teens 11.12, Intramurals 11, Perfect Attendance 9,10,11,12, Modern Language Club 12. FAWN BIFOSS Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11, Y-Teens 10,11, Publicity Chairman 11, FTA 9,10,11, Drama Club 9,10, 11,12, President 12, National Honor Society 11,12, Soph- omore Class Play 10, Photography Club 12, Modern Lan- guage Club 12, A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Publicity Chairman 11, Junior-Senior Ensemble 11, Panther Press 9,10,11,12, Quill and Scroll 11,12, Page Editor 11, Editor-in-Chief 12, Freshman-Sophomore Ensemble 10. CHARLES BISHOP 03 HERBERT BLACKABY PATRICIA MARIE BODNAR GAA 9,10,11,12, FT A 10,11,12, FNA 11,12, Booster Club 10,12, Language Club 12, Cadet Teacher 11, Office Assist- ant 12. SHEILA ELLEN BRADLEY Class Treasurer 9, GAA 9, Art Club 12. LAWRENCE BROOKS DANIEL L. BURKS BEV BUTLER GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Intramu- rals 9,10,11,12, Champs 11, Glee Club 11, Mixed Chorus 12, Sweetheart Queen Candidate 9. CHARLES BUTLER Golf Team 10, Cross Country 9,10,11,12, Basketball 9, Wrestling 10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Let- termen’s Club 10,11,12. RICHARD ROBERT CARMICHAEL Radio Club 9,10,11, Secretary 11, Photography Club 10, Intramurals 10,12, Baseball 10, Perfect Attend- ance 10. TOM CHRISTENSON SUSAN CHURILLA GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, FTA 9, FNA 9, Drama Club 12, Art Club 12, Treasurer 12, Panther Press 12. MARY ELLEN CHUTKA Booster Club 9,12, Intramurals 9,10, A Cappella 9, 11, Glee Club 10, Girls’ Ensemble 10, Y-Teens 11,12, Program Chairman 12, State Conference Representative 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Photography Club 11,12, FNA 9,11,12, Na- tional Honor Society 11,12, “Most Likely to Succeed.” DEBORAH JEWEL CLARK Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9, GAA 9,10, Pan- ther Press 11,12, FNA 9,11,12, Library Assistant 12, Intra- murals 9,10. CONNIE CLIFFORD DANIEL A. COAPSTICK Reflector Staff 12, Assistant Sports Editor 12, Bas- ketball 9,10, Baseball 11,12, Student Council 12, Math Club 12, Student Teacher 11,12, Intramurals 11 , 12 . LU VADA M. COFFING Band 9, Mixed Chorus 9, Freshman-Sophomore En- semble 9,10, FNA 11, Modern Language Club 12, GAA 9,10,11, A Cappella 10,11,12, Drama Club 9, 10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12. LARRY COSMO Radio Club 9,10, Photography Club 10,11,12, Band 9,10. TERRY RICHARD CROWE Radio Club 9,10, Secretary 10, Photography Club 9,10, Secretary 10, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Cross Country 9,10,11,12, A Cappella 9,10,11, Madrigals 10,12, P.A. System Operator 9,10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Intramurals 9,12. SHARYN CUMMINS GAA 9,10, Booster Club 11,12, Perfect Attendance 9,10, Office Assistant 12, Library Assistant 12. 85 PAULETTE CZAPLA GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, FTA 9, 10,11,12, Panther Press 10,11, Student Council 12, National Honor Society 11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11, 12, Perfect Attendance 9,10, Sweetheart Queen Candidate 9, Indiana High School Journalism In- stitute 12, Reflector Staff 11,12, Assistant Business Manager 11, Editor-in-Chief 12. LINDA K. DALE Band 9,10,11,12, Majorette 11,12, GAA 9,10,11, Booster Club 9,10,11, FTA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 11, Y-Teens 9,10,11, Modern Language Club 12. WILLIAM DEMETER Intramurals 11,12, Ushers’ Club 11, Perfect Attend- ance 9,10,11,12. BRADFORD ROBERT DE REAMER National Honor Society 11,12, Treasurer 12, Stu- dent Council 9,10,11,12, Vice-President 12, Letter- men’s Club 10,11,12, Treasurer 11, President 12, Class Treasurer 12, Boys’ State Alternate 11, Math Club 11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Reflector, Business Manager 12, Basketball 9,10, Football 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9,10,11,12, “Best School Citizen.” TIMOTHY DERTOW Band 9,10,11,12, Drum Major 11,12, Photography Club 10 , 11 , 12 . WILLIAM DEWELL Football 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9,10,11,12, Basketball 9,10, Intramurals 11,12, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Prom King Attendant 11, Cadet Teacher 11,12, “Most Popular.” CAROL DONNA DOUGLAS GAA 9, Art Club 12. SUSAN ELLEN DUFFEY GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Captain 11, Cadet Teacher 12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Captain 11, Stu- dent Council Alternate 11, FNA 9, Language Club 11,12, FTA 9,12. DOUGLAS JAMES EDWARDS Football 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 10,11,12, Track 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 12, Band 9,10, Student Teacher 12. CHARLES EDWARD EICFIENSEHR Transferred from Calumet 12, Varsity Basketball Manager 10,11, Varsity Track Manager 10,11, Varsity Cross Coun- try Manager 11, Lettermen’s Club 11, Audio-Visual Club 10, Track 12. 86 TIMOTHY R. FOSS WILLIAM E. FRITZ Class President 10,11 12, Student Council 11, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Vice-President 11,12, Football 9,10,11,12, All-Conference Second Team 11, All-State Honorable Mention 11, Basketball 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9,10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 11,12, FTA King Candidate 9, “Most Athletic.” DENNIS JAMES FULKERSON Mixed Chorus 10,11,12. EARL FURNAS WILLARD L. GARD DANIEL C. GERRITY Class Vice-President 9,10,11,12, Football 9,10,11,12, Bas- ketball 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Sergeant-at-Arms 12, National Honor Society 11, 12, Boys’ State 11, Math Club 11,12, Vice-President 12, Student Council 11,12, Treasurer 11, President 12, Student Council Workshop 10, Student Teacher 10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 11, Reflector Staff, Co-Business Manager 12, Prom King 11, “Best Leader.” 87 LYNN ERICKSON GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Intramu- rals 10,11, FNA 9, Perfect Attendance 9. JAMES EDWARD FECHNER A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 9. WILLIAM D. FINIK Band 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9,10,11,12, Math Club 11, Cadet Teacher 11, Intramurals 11,12. GENE C. FLETCHER NANCY LEE GOFFREDO Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9,10,11,12, President 12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Modern Language 11,12, Science Club 12, Glee Club 9, Mixed Chorus 10,11, A Cappella 12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Page Editor 12, Intramurals 10,11, National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. JUDITH GOOD GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Perfect Attendance 10. RONALD COVERT Golf 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 9,10,11,12, Cross Coun- try 9,10,11, Intramurals 10,11,12, Basketball 9, Student Teacher 11,12. LEE GROGG Football 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 10, Baseball 10, Intramurals 10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 12, Band 9,10,12, Cadet Teach- er 11, Modern Language Club 12, Art Club 12, President 12, Student Council 12, “Friendliest.” HENRY R. GRUGEL DAVID R. GUSSMAN KENT HARDER Baseball 9,10,11,12, Basketball 9, Football 11, Wres- tling 12, Lettermen’s Club 11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12. JOHN T. HARMON JEANNE KAY HARTMANN Varsity Cheerleader 11,12, Co-Captain 12, JV Cheerleader 10, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9, 10.11.12, Secretary 12, FNA 9,10, Vice-President 10, Drama Club 9, Student Council Alternate 9,10,11, Girls’ State Alternate 11, National Honor Society 11.12, Cadet Teacher 11,12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 10, Class Treasurer 11, Home- coming Queen Attendant 12. JUDITH HESS Drama Club 9, GAA 9,10,12, Booster Club 9,10,11, Intramural Scorekeeper 10, Intramurals 10,11,12, Champs 11, Glee Club 9,10,11, Homecoming Queen. 88 THOMAS HILLMAN WILLIAM HUMPFER Student Council 11, Basketball 9,10, Track 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 11,12, Intramurals 11,12, “Most Cour- teous.” LEONA MARIE INGRAM GAA 9, Intramurals 9,10, Library Assistant 11,12. SUE JANUSZ GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster 9,10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11, 12, Art Club 12, Mixed Chorus 12, Perfect Attendance 9, 10 , 11 , 12 . TERRENCE M. JOYCE National Honor Society 11,12, Vice-President 12, Boys’ State 11, Student Council 10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 11, 12, Secretary 12, Football 9,10,11,12, Most Improved Play- er 11, Baseball 9,10, Golf 11,12, Basketball 10, Intramurals 11,12, All-Stars 11, Cadet Teacher 11,12, “Most Likely to Succeed.” RICHARD A. KANE JANICE LYNN KEGEBEIN Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Intramu- rals 9,10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Glee Club 10. MARK RENDER Cross Country 9,10,11,12, Captain 12, Basketball 9, 10,11,12, Track 9,10,12, Baseball 11, Student Teacher 11, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12. SUSAN JEANINE KING Transferred from Munster 10, Y-Teens 9, Chorus 9, Glee Club 10,11, FNA 10, FT A 10,11, A Cappella 11, Chamber Choir 11, GAA 10,11,12, Booster Club 10,11,12, Treasurer 12, Intramurals 10,11,12. 89 ROBERT KLASSEN Track 9, Football 10,11, Wrestling 10, Baseball 10, 11, Cadet Teacher 12. MARK KOCI MARILYN KUS Booster Club 9, FNA 11, GAA 9,12, Science Club 12, Lan- guage Club 12. DENNIS DAY LAGER Cross Country 9, Basketball 9,10, Baseball 9,10,11,12, Foot- ball 11,12, Wrestling 11, Lettcrmcn’s Club 10,11,12, Intra- murals 11,12, Drama Club 12, Cadet Teacher 11,12. MARIANA LARSON Drama Club 9,10, A Cappella 9,12, Glee Club 10, Mixed Chorus 11, Choral Accompanist 9,10,11,12, Madrigals 12, Chamber Choir 11, Cadet Teaching 12. MARTHA ANN LITTRELL Student Council 10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, GAA Camp Representative 12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, FTA 9,10, 11,12, Panther Press 11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, “Best School Citizen.” 90 KARYLL KOSELKE Band 9,10,11,12, A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 11, Madrigals 9,10, Girls’ Ensemble 10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Y-Teens 9,10,11,12, Vice-Presi- dent 11, President 12, GAA 9,10, Drama Club 9,10, FNA 9,10, Modern Language Club 12, Booster Club 9.10.11.12. STEVE KOVECSI Intramurals 11,12, Usher 10, Football Manager 11, Baseball 10,11,12, Track 9, Lettermen’s Club 11,12, Cadet Teacher 12. DIANE LOUISE KREN National Honor Society 11,12, Class Secretary 9, Cheerleader 9, Captain 9, FNA 9,10, Secretary 10, GAA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9,12, Booster Club 9, 10.11.12, Perfect Attendance 9,10, Intramurals 9, 10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 11, FTA 10,11,12, Treas- urer 12, Modern Language Club 11,12, Reflector Staff 12, Assistant Business Manager. 5 KRISTEN KROOSWYCK GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Glee Club 9,10,11, President 10, Librarian 9, Intramurals 10, 11,12, Champs 11, Office Assistant 12, Student Teacher 12, Mixed Chorus 12, Prom Queen 11, Homecoming Queen Attendant 12, Perfect At- tendances, Student Council Secretary 12. DEBORAH M. LOWE Panther Press 10,11,12, Assistant Page Editor 12, Reflector Publicity 12, FTA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club Secretary 12, Booster Club 10,11,12, Modern Lan- guage Club 11,12, Glee Club 9, Intramurals 10, Photography Club 12. TOM MAGLISH Track 9. VIRGIANA DIANNE MARLOW Drama Club 9,10, Booster Club 9,10,12, Y-Teens 9,12, FNA 9, Glee Club 11, Mixed Chorus 10,12, Intramurals 11. RONALD MASSOW Football 9,10, Cadet Teacher 12. THOMAS MAY george McCarter Football 9,10,11, Baseball 9, Perfect Attendance 10, Intra- murals 11,12, All-Stars 11. SALLY SUE McCLUSKY GAA 9,10,11, Booster Club 9,10,11, Glee Club 9,10, Mixed Chorus 12, Intramurals 9. janet McFarland Band 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 10,11,12, Modern Language Club 12, Y-Teens 9,10,11,12, Vice-President 12. CAROLYN MATONE GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Champs 11, Scorekeeper 10, Mixed Cho- rus 9,10,12, President 10, Glee Club Secretary 11, Y-Teens 9, FNA 9, Student Council Alternate 10, Perfect Attendance 10,11. DOUGLAS LEE MATTIX Basketball 9, Baseball 11,12, Lettermen’s Club 11, 12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12. ELIZABETH ANN MILLER FNA 9,10,11,12, Vice-President 11,12, Language Club 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Booster Club 12, Mixed Chorus 12. LAWRENCE EDWARD MILLS Football 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 10,11,12, Baseball 9, 10.11.12, Band 9,10,11,12, President 12, Lettermen’s Club 11,12, Treasurer 12, Modern Language Club 12, Treasurer 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Intramurals 9.10.11.12, A Cappella 9,10, Panther Press 9. SANDRA MOORE Booster Club 9, Drama Club 9, Y-Teens 11,12. JAMES M. MUSIAL MYRNA JEAN McGARR Y-Teens 9,10,11,12, Worship Chairman 11,12, FTA 11,12, FNA 11,12, Modem Language Club 12, Mixed Chorus 10.11.12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 12. SHARON R. MELCHER Booster Club 9,11, GAA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 12, Mod- ern Language Club 12, A Cappella 11, FNA 11,12, Secre- tary 11,12, Student Council Alternate 11, Freshman-Soph- omore Ensemble 9,10, Junior-Senior Ensemble 11,12, Pan- ther Press 12, Chamber Choir 11, National Honor Society 11.12, Intramurals 11, Mixed Chorus 9,10, Cadet Teacher 12, Y-Teens 9. BONNIE K. MILLER Drama Club 9, FNA 9,10, GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Managing Editor 12, Journalism Institute 12, Y-Teens 9, Perfect Attendance 9, Intramurals 10,11,12, Quill and Scroll 11,12. DAVID C. MILLER DEBORAH LYNN MILLER Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Cheerleader 9, Cadet Teacher 11, Office Assistant 11, Intramurals 9,10, 11,12, All Star Captain 11, Intramural Score Keeper Official 11,12, Mixed Chorus 12, Student Council Alter- nate 12, Homecoming Queen Attendant 12, “Most Popu- lar.” DENNI MILLER GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Captain 9, Champs 11, Sophomore Class Play 10, Class Treasurer 9, Cadet Teacher 11. BOB NASHKOFF KAY NICHOLS GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9, 10, FNA 9,12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Mixed Chorus 10, A Cappella 11, Panther Press 12, Perfect Attendance 11, 12 . ANDY M. NOVATH CHARLES OLSON Football 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 10,11,12, Track 9,10,12, Lettermen’s Club 11,12, Mixed Chorus 9, A Cappella 10, 11,12, Secretary 11, President 12, Madrigals 10,12, Cham- ber Choir 11, Intramurals 11,12, Champs 11. TERRELL PAHL Intramurals 10,11,12, Usher 10,11, Student Teacher 12, Track 9. GAIL M. PALKO Drama Club 9, FNA 9,10, GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11, 12, Y-Teens 11, Perfect Attendance 9. AL PARKER Basketball 9,10, Basketball Scorekeeper 10, Baseball 10,11,12, Golf 9, Intramurals 11,12, Prom King Candidate 11. DONALD ROBERT PARKHURST Band 9,10,11,12, Vice President 12, Radio Club 9, 10,11, President 11, Photography Club 10,11,12, President 10,11,12, Math Club 11,12, President 12, National Honor Society 11,12, President 12, Base- ball 9,10, Hoosier Boys’ State 11, Indiana High School Journalism Institute 10, Yearbook Photog- raphy Editor 11,12, Student Council 12, Alternate 11, Modern Language Club 11,12. LYDIA PATRICK GAA 9,10,11,12, FNA 11,12, Booster Club 12, Art Club 12, Vice-President 12, Perfect Attendance 10, Office Assistant 12. JANICE MAY PEACOCK GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Art Club 12, Intramurals 9,10,12. 93 ANNE ELIZABETH PEROTTI GAA 9,10,11,12, Treasurer 12, Booster Club 9,10, 11.12, Drama Club 9,12, FNA 9,10, Treasurer 10, Student Council 12, Treasurer 12, Intramurals 9, 10.11.12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Business Manager 12, Journalism Institute 11,12, Cadet Teacher 11, Cheerleader 10, Modern Language Club 12, Per- fect Attendance 9,10,11,12, “Best Sense of Honor.” RACHELLE PETERS Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Vice-President 12, GAA 9, 10,11,12, FNA 9,10, Y-Teens 9, FT A 10,11,12, Car- nival Queen Candidate 9, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Football-O-Rama Queen Candidate 10, Perfect At- tendance 10, Girls’ State Alternate 11, National Honor Society 11,12, Class Secretary 11,12, Cadet Teacher 12, Reflector Staff 12, “Most Courteous.” THOMAS FRANK PETERS A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 11, Pro- jectionist 12, Perfect Attendance 10. JIM PETRICK Band 9,10,11,12, Radio Club 9,10,11,12, Vice-Presi- dent 11,12, Photography Club 9,10,11,12, Panther Press 12. MOLLY JEAN PIERCE Transferred from Morton 9, GAA 10,11,12, Booster Club 10, 11,12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Champs 11, Student Council 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Glee Club 9,10,11, Mixed Chorus 12 . LINDA KAY POKOS DANIEL P. REDAR DIANE REMESNIK JACK REYOME Football 9,10,11,12, Baseball 10,11,12, Golf 9, Basketball 9, Intramurals 10,11,12, Champ 11, Captain 10,11, Letter- men’s Club 12, A Cappella 9,10,11,12, Secretary 12, Mad- rigals 10,11, Chamber Choir 11, Usher 10, Cadet Teacher 12 . JUDITH ANN REYOME GAA 9,12, Booster Club 9,12, Drama Club 9, Intramurals 10,11, Cheerleader 9, Reflector Assistant Editor 11, Jour- nalism Institute 11, Student Council 9,10,11, Class Secre- tary 10, A Cappella 9,10,11, Sophomore Class Play 10, Cadet Teacher 12, “Biggest Flirt.” 94 KAREN M. SCHREINER Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Secretary 11, Cheerleader 9,10, 11,12, CO-Captain 12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Secretary 11, President 12, Art Club 12, Secretary 12, FTA 10,11,12, Secretary 11, Vice-President 12, National Honor Society 11,12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Prom Queen Attendant 11, “Best Leader.” JOHN C. SEBERGER BETTY J. SHAIN RICHARD SHEPPERD Cross Country 9,10, Track 9,10, Intramurals 10, Wrestling 10 . JERRY KEITH SHULTZ Math Club 10,11,12, Science Club 12, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Football 10,11,12, Wrestling 10, Band 9,10,11, 12 . CARL E. SIUREK Football 9,10,11,12, Track 9,10, Wrestling 10, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, “Most Humorous.” 95 PENNY LEE ROSENWINKEL A Cappella 10,11, Mixed Chorus 9,12, Secretary- Treasurer 12, GAA 9,10,1 1,12, Booster Club 9,1 1,12. DONNA M. ROYE GAA 9, Art Club 12. JOHN ROZNOWSKI TERRY SANNITA DANIEL M. SMITH SHARON SMITH GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,12, FNA 9,12, Library Assistant 12, Office Assistant 12. BERNARD M. SPILLY Intramurals 11,12, Champs 11, Football 10, Basketball Manager 10,1 1,12, Cadet Teacher 11,12. PAM ST. CLAIR GAA 9,10, Booster Club 10,11, Band 9,10,11, Majorette 9,10,11. BARBARA STEDMAN GAA 9, FNA 9, Y-Teens 9, Cadet Teacher 12, Band 9,10,11. JOHN DENNIS STOKES Football 9,10,11, Wrestling 10,11,12, Photography Club 10,11,12, Vice-President 10,11,12, Math Club 11,12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Reflector photogra- pher 11,12, A Cappella 9,12, Drama Club 9, Radio Club 11, Cadet Teacher 11,12, Intramurals 10,11, perfect Attendance 9,10,11,12. JACK E. STRACK PAUL A. STUPECK KARIN LEE SULLIVAN Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Secretary 12, GAA 9,10, 11.12, Modern Language Club 11,12, Intramurals 9.10.11.12, Captain 9, Student Teacher 12, Panther press 11,12, Reflector 12, Drama Club 9. CATHI SUNDHOLM Transferred from Gavit 10, GAA 9,10,11,12, Boost- er Club 9,10,11,12, Panther Press 10,11,12, Adver- tising Manager 12, Modern Language Club 11,12, President 12, Mixed Chorus 11,12, President 12, Drama Club 12, Prom Queen Attendant 11, Home- coming Queen Attendant 12, Cadet Teacher 12, In- tramurals 10,11,12, “Best Groomed.” qc ANITA KAYE TAMMINGA GAA 9,10,11,12, Y-Teens 9,11,12, Program Chairman 11, Treasurer 12, Booster Club 9,11,12, A Cappella 9,10,11, Girls’ Ensemble 9,10. CHARLES TEXTOR PAT THORNBERRY Cross Country 9, Track 9, Sophomore Play 10, Wrestling 10 . NANCY SUE TOCZEK Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9, Panther Press 11, Assistant Business Manager 11, Mixed Chorus 10,11, A Cappella 12, Student Council Alternate 12, Intramurals 9,11, Perfect Attendance 11. PAMELA VANDER VORT GAA 9,10,11,12, Y-Teens 9, Drama Club 9, Intra- murals 9,10,11, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 9, Intramural Scorekeepcr 10. MARIE L. VARGO Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Intra- murals 9,10,11,12, FNA 9, Perfect Attendance 9,11, Office Assistant 12, Panther Press 12, Art Club 12. ROBERT VAUGHN JANET I. VESTAL Student Council 9,10,11,12, Class President 9, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Vice- President 12, FTA 9,10,11,12, President 12, Modern Language club 12, Band 9,10,11,12, Secretary- Treasurer 12, Twirler 11,12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9. GLORIA VICKERY GAA 9,10, Booster Club 9,10, Cadet Teacher 11,12, Office Assistant 12, Reflector 11,12, Copy Editor 12, Drama Club 9. LYNNE M. VITKUS GAA 9,10,11,12, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, Glee Club 10, Mixed Chorus 11, National Honor Society 11,12, Perfect Attendance 9,10,11,12, FTA 12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Modern Language Club 11,12, Reflector Staff 11,12, Assistant Copy Editor 11, Associate Editor 12. 97 ELIZABETH L. WAGNER Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Drama Club 9, Panther Mascot 10,11,12, Panther Press 12, Assistant Page Editor 1 2, Modern Language Club Secretary 12, “Friendliest.” CAROL SUE WALTEMATH Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, Modern Language Club 12, FNA 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 9,10,11,12, “Most Athletic.” DON ROBERT WATKINS Band 9,10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 9. EILEEN WEIGLEY Glee Club 11, Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10, 11 , 12 . ROSEANN WIECZOREK Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 9,10,11,12, FNA 11, 12, Treasurer 11,12, National Honor Society 11,12, Modern Language Club 12, Cadet Teacher 12, Panther Press Typist 12, Perfect Attendance 10. WILLIAM WILLER Football 9,10,11,12, Basketball 9,10,11,12, Baseball 9.10.11.12, All-Conference 11, Cadet Teacher 9,10, 11.12, Lettermen’s Club 10,11,12, Student Council 12, Alternate 9,10,11. JANET ANNE WILLIAMS FNA 9, Drama Club 9, GAA 9,10, Booster Club 9,10,11, 12, Y-Teens 11,12, Secretary 12, Office Assistant 12. JANET YARBO THOMAS W. ZALAC Football 9,10,11,12, Lettermen’s Club 12, Track 9, Golf 11, 12, Intramurals 10,11,12, Math Club 12, Art Club 12, Modern Language Club 11,12, Usher 10,11,12, Cadet Teacher 10,12, Perfect Attendance 9,10,11,12. TINA ZELENCIK Booster Club 9,10,11,12, GAA 10,11,12, FNA 9, Art Club 12, Drama Club 12, Panther Press 11,12, Reflector Staff 12, Modern Language Club 12, Intramurals 9,10,11,12, Perfect Attendance 11. 90 CAMERA SHY: KATHERINE CADDES WILLIAM DOEING MARSHA DOWLING SHARON ENGSTROM JIM KIRKLEY PAUL RIVICH PAUL SI MAC CARL SANCHEZ The following students transferred from Griffith this year. RALPH BUXTON LYNDA JARMAKOWICZ JOYCE KUIKEN SHERYL SATTERBLOM 99 Reaching the top of the lad- der, are the senior class offi- cers. From top to bottom are: Bill Fritz, president, Dan Ger- rity, vice-president, Brad De- Reamer, treasurer, and Ra- chelle Peters, secretary. WE ARE GREAT HEAR US ROAR WE RE THE CLASS OF ’64 100 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER All the seniors took part in the creation of their float “Hold That Line.” Here we find them completing the job. Senior cords came back into existence this year. Proudly displaying their cords, are Penny Rosen- winkel, Pat Bodnar, Sharon Melcher, Sandy Moore, and Myrna McGarr. THE PEOPLE S CHOICE SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Senior Superlatives are those students chosen by fellow classmates to represent different aspects of senior qualities. All of the students elected are worthy of the titles they possess. Their attitudes and behavior typify the category for which they were selected. The categories are: “Most Likely to Suc- ceed,” “Most Humorous,” “Best School Citizens,” “Best Leaders,” “Most Popular,” “Biggest Flirts,” “Best Groomed,” “Most Athletic,” “Friendliest,” and “Most Courteous.” Carl Siurek and Anne Perotti, “Most Humorous,” always provide variety to any gathering. Say, Carl, what’s that above your head? We had no trouble in choosing Dan Gerrity and Karen Schreiner as “Best Leaders.” Yet it seems to have cre- ated a problem as to which footsteps to follow! CAUGHT IN THE ACT! There’s more than one way to succeed in life. Apparently Mary Ellen Chutka and Terry Joyce, “Most Likely to Succeed,” have found a very good w ' ay down at the Griffith Bank. Brad DeReamer and Martha Littrell, “Best School Citi- zens,” certainly do take good care of the school. 102 Reading their “Fan Mail,” are Bill Dewell and Debbi Miller, “Most Popular.” One picture is worth one thou- sand words as you can plainly see. The “Biggest Flirts” are Judy Reyome and Chuck Bishop. Always dressed neatly, are Don Allen and Cathi Sund- holm, “Best Groomed.” Who cares about rules? Carol Waltcmath certainly needs a little boost to have a fighting chance against Bill Fritz. They are the “Most Athletic.” You can’t tell a book by its cover! The “Friendliest,” Lee Grogg and Betsy Wagner, arc only pretending to be conceited as we all know. Who said chivalry was dead? Bill Humpfer and Rachel- le Peters, “Most Courteous,” always follow procedures to the “T.” JUNIORS ASSUME LEADERSHIP Class rings are a distinctive trademark of upperclassmen. They represent pride and accomplishment. The big year finally arrives — Juniors, Upper- classmen. They cherish their long-awaited class rings, so shiny and new as their most prized possessions. Fom the very beginning they become involved in making plans for fund raising projects to acquire money for the best prom ever. This is their main goal, and all activities seem to center around this one big event. They have begun to assume leadership, and must carry it through with responsibility. At this phase of their life they are beginning to make the choice between college or some other vocation. Despite the serious aspects of the year, the juniors are not above having fun. They are quick to impress upon the underclass- men their new status in the school. All in all the junior year is one of increasing pride in both their school and their class. Karen Aldrin Rich Beach Linda Becze Sue Belavic Ronnie Bell Bob Bennett John Bishop Steve Bistrow Linda Black Randall Black Richard Blythe Greg Bodnar Sharon Bogielski Diane Bolinger Betty Boyd Russ Bridegroom Shirley Brister Mary Ann Britton Bob Burd Kathy Burge JoAnn Burnette Bob Bussey Kris Cavan 104 105 Pete Christenson Jan Collet James Congleton Carolyn Conley Jerry Cook Bill Cook Dennis Crider Richard Cronk Carol Crowe Marvin Crowe Sherrie Crowell Barbara Cummins Rita Dal Santo Peter DeLaFosse Ray Dembowski Chuck DeNeal Roberta Dolson Barbara Doyal Sam Duke Pam Durbin Cathy Dyer Don Emery Greg Fagan Judy Ferrell Anita Fiegle Marlene Finnie Michael Flagg Bill Floyd Cheryl Fountain Dolores Francis Terry Franz Richard Fritz Paul Gatlin Richard Gatlin Ellen Gillis Linda Gilmore Zane Giant Jay Govert Andy Graff Gordon Grams Cheryl Gregor Dave Griffee Joel Grimmer Kathy Grygar Frank Haag Miller Haag Alan Hamnik Pat Hart Randy Hart Ruth Ellen Helfen Rich Herakovich Tim Hess Don Hoffman Rich Holeway Diarm Holtz Wanda Hornbeak Vickie Horner Chris Hubbard Chuck Hudson Susan Hupke Ted Ireland Jim James Lynda Jens Wayne Johnson George Jones Tom Jones Dragi Jovanovich Dennis Kackos Cleo Keen James Kelly Helen Kennedy Bob Kennedy Brenda Kindel Sandy Klemoff Lynne Kolarik Bill Koliada Roger Kostcba Bill Kroskroskia Jack Krygoski Linda Kussmaul Joe LaBarge Rick LaBuda Linda Lieberman Mary Lindauer Elaine Lloyd Joe Lohse Dave Lucas Mary Ellen Lundeberg Cheryl Mack Jerry Magiera Kathy Marlowe John Martz Sheila Mathews Bill Matone Darla McGhee Charles Miller Ricky Miller Kathy Morris Charles Murphy Karen Nelson Steve Nelson Jim Nunley Dick Ogle Bob Ogle Jeanne Ott Charles Pahl Jeanette Pardue Blair Patterson Ineva Peach Kathy Peacock Bill Pierce Max Pierce Kaye Plohg Jim Pollack Bob Powers Donna Rastovski Harry Rector Tom Reynolds Holly Riggle Gary Riggs Barbara Robinson Tina Royce Sandi Ryckman Lida Rygas Sharon St. Clair Ken Schmidt Dolores Sewich Dave Sheldahl Stan Shepkowski Karen Shinabarger Ethel Singer Peggy Skaggs Steve Skvara Linda Smallman Chuck Smith Cindy Smith Larry Smith Melvin Smith Marcia Solan Ron Soverly Tom Speichert Larry Spitz Mary Spitz Don Stachura Ken Stanish Rosemary Stanovich Janet Stansell Marilyn Starek Sandy Starek Paul Stolte The junior class officers, Don Hoff- man, president, Gayle Underwood, vice-president, Sharon Trzeciak, secretary, and Claude Wampler, treasurer, seem to be thinking about a theme for their prom. 107 ♦ Jim Tarka Janet Taylor Sharon Taylor Tom Taylor Clyde Teegarden Joe Thiel Carol Thomas Sharon Thomas Lester Thrall Dan Tom Sharon Trzeciak Jack Tubbs Anita Tudor Judy Tuskan Janet Umphreys Trudy Umphreys Gayle Underwood Linda Vajda Judy VanderLugt Terry VanderLugt Nancy Van Horn Jackie Vaughn Carol Wade Mary Lu Wagner Doug Waldron Mike Wallen Bill Waltemath Claude Wampler Larry Ward Janet Watts Sharon Werth Jim Westerfield Sherry Wilke Jerry Will Barbara Wilson Sandy Wirth John Woods Manuel Yocum Mary Ellen Chutka, Lee Grogg and Larry Mills listen while Claude Wampler and Janet Stansell try to interest them in buying a magazine subscription. The magazine drive was a junior project to raise funds for their prom. CAMERA SHY: Dave Higgins Janice McBride SOPHOMORES SURVIVE Now that they have successfully survived the initial shock of their first high school year, the sophomores have now become accustomed to the routine of classes and activities. They decide what courses they want to follow and start planning for the future. Many experience new ambitions and desires. Teachers are very helpful in advising those who seem confused. There is more sociabil- ity with the upperclassmen. Students become aware of the fact that soon they will be old enough to drive and get jobs. All in all, it might be considered a year of trials and struggles, but it is sprinkled with the thrills and hopes. It all balances out. They have the whole world in their hands! Representing the sophomores are John Collet, president, Marsha Auter, vice- president, Jean Godlewski, secretary, and Bill Anderson, treasurer. 109 Jim Adams Bill Anderson Richard Arney Carole Artka Allen Austin Marsha Auter Leon Babair Ed Babcock Ann Baird Daniel Balog Laura Barker Margaret Barnett Laurna Batts Bud Bauser Faye Bean Betsy Bciriger Janice Bernath Sandy Biederman Jay Black Roberta Bohnaker Bonnie Bonie Bob Booker Lela Boyd Georgette Brasich Tim Broneck Betty Brownd David Bryant Susan Buck Gary Bullard Ronnie Bullard “Ring Up a Victory” was the Sophomore class float. Kenny Conley Ted Cook Dennis Coppage Ruth Coulter Cheryl Cox Norman Creviston Pat Dagley Patty Day Greg Deedrick Art Duncan Glenda Dunn Stephanie Dvorske John Dziedziejko Gary Eaton Alice Eldridge Karen Eley Sherri Ellis Jess Eng le Jan Fane Karen Fechner Charles Fortune Gayle Fritz Larry Frye Linda Furnas Bob Garvey Myra Geiger Bob Gentz Jean Godlewski Mike Goffredo Jerry Good Margie Caron Lloyd Carpenter Wally Church John Collet Larry Bunce David Butler Ill Carol Gorley Janice Gorley Don Govert Maurice Govert Karen Graefe Cheryl Gray David Green Nancy Grugel Frederic Hanak Lynda Hanson Dave Harder Don Harmon Patti Hartley Mary Hawes Laura Hayden Glenneta Heltsley Linda Hensley Terry Hennig Susan Hill Noreen Hillman Frank Hlebasko Dave Hoffman Denise Holme Ted Holom Gail Hunt Sandy Jennings Tom Johnsen Milija Jovanovich Terry Joy Chip Kcgebein Dave Krooswyck Margaret LaBarge Francine Lasics Bonnie Latawiec Jerry Lind Greg Lucas Carl Maglish Gloria Marlow Peggy Mathews Glen Matthews Donna Mattingly Gene Matusz Carol Mercer Paul Metivier Dan Miglioroni Charles Miller Ed Miller Bill Minninger Larry Moore Maureen Murphy Francis Musial Richard McClellan Sue McNair Brian Nagy Linda Neighbors Michael Nelson Margaret Newmister Connie Nichels Robert Norwood Joyce Orban Karen Osborn Gary Owens Sandy Owens Richard Parris Shirley Parris Candy Parrish Chester Patterson Theresa Peach Pat Pellouchoud Sandy Petrick John Pierce Regina Pollock Patricia Popp Dolly Porter Linda Potter Marilyn Powers Bill Price Michael Raketich Margie Read John Reiss Judy Renschen Paula Reznik Donna Richwalski Mike Rivich Gary Roe Rose Rogers Randy Rosenwinkel Louise Salek Carl Sanders Charles Sanger Marc Sands Lynn Schreiner Richard Schulp Cynthia Shalkiewicz Charles Sheldahl Susan Shepard Marla Shepperd David Sikes Bob Siurek Barbara Smith Richard Smith Robert Smith Tom Smith Randy Sodowsky Rosemary Staehlin Dorris Strayn Chuck Stuhlmacher Marsha Stuhlmacher 112 Bill Stull Patty Sweet James Taylor Richard Taylor Judy Teibel Jim Thiel Larry Thrall Sheila Townsend Alfred Tuder George Tuttle Jenny Vajda Cathy VanHorssen Danny Vaughn Wayne Vitkus Mark Voges Robert Wagner Ann Walden Thomas Waldron Peggy Walters Dave Welch Norma Welch Dennis Welzicn Linda West Mary K. Westerfield Ken Wilcox Brian Wilken Cora Williams Doug Wirth Bob Witt Penny Woods Tom Wright Mike Young Paula Zarndt Joanne Zavada The Sophomores relax and enjoy themselves at the Home- coming Dance. 113 FRESHMEN TURN FIRST CORNER Upon entering high school the freshmen be- come engaged in a new and different environ- ment. Many new friendships are formed, and this is the year which can easily be the best remembered and enjoyed. This year they experience their first Homecoming, their first big formal dance, and last but not least Sectionals. They were hurled into stu- dent activities by the annual initiation. By the end of the year they began to get into the swing of High School Life. As a freshman they have a lot to look forward to in their next four years, but yet the time speeds by so rapidly that before they actually realize it they will sadly be singing the ‘‘Alma Mater” for the last time. A “peek” at the freshmen. Bobbie Anderson Sandy Anderson Dianne Augenstine Doug Bailey David Barenie Debbi Bartram Carol Bednarsky Karen Beuglas Dave Bice Lauren Black Greg Blanchard John Blazic Maryann Bodnar Jim Bradley Tom Broertjes Martha Bryant Donald Bunce Jerry Burd Alen Butler Rick Butler Mark Christenson Pam Christie Christine Churilla Marcella Clark 114 115 Lynda Coffey Linda Cook Janet Cox Bedonna Cranor Diane Crowe William Csmerka Margaret Curry Linda Curtis Gary Cyganek Larry Dargewich Ardis Darlington Denise David Jim Davis Doug Deedrick Patty Deja Dennis Dell Bill Dembowski Dave DeReamer Paulette Dixon Ted Donovsky Carol Doyal Joan Duhon Sharon Duke Linda Duncan Jeanine Eason Wanda Eaton Linden Eley Bonnie Erickson Cathy Fercik Marcia Fountain Jane Fronczek Doris Garmon Ellen Geiger Patty Gilchrist Jean Girasin Melvin Girton Terry Glover Danny Govert Linda Govert Merrily Grams Nancy Granack Mary Greichunos Karen Gumianny Patty Harder Alan Harris Dick Hart Jim Hart Terrie Hawkins Jack Hein Lana Hendrickson Karen Hill Diane Holom Tim Hollingsworth Craig Hoot Gayle Howard Larry Hubbard Nancy Humpfer Gail James Tom Jamison Wanda Janowski Dale Johnson Nancy Jurik Ted Kane Pete Karnisky Mike Karr Susan Kemp Dave Kennedy Jim Kistler Linda Kleinfeldt Dennis Klemoff Jane Klemoff Karl Klemoff Judy Kobak Mary Ann Koci Kathy Koselke Carol Kosteba Rose Kovecsi Jim Krompack Charles Krueger Kathleen Krum Mike LaNoue Lynn Latawiec Marty Lehmann Laura Lieberman Mary Littrell Ken Magiera Toni Malerich Cherie Maret Jim Marren Chris Martz Tom Matusz Judy Mauck Rosemary McClellan Warren McConnell Ruth Meadows Barbara Mikuta Kathleen Miller Robert Miller Wendy Miller Bruce Minney Robert Misner Carol Mock Phil Moore Beverly Morton Dwight Murdock Donald Murphy Dorothy Musial Deanna Nelson 116 Debbi Lowe gives Bobbie Anderson’s locker the third degree. Meanwhile Janet Cox, Marcia Fountain, and Bev Morton go on with their daily routine. Sally Newhard Jackie Norris Christine Nowak Maxine Nunley Robert Ogden Linda Oleson Randy Otvos Kathie Patrick Beth Patterson Jill Patterson Bill Pellouchoud Tom Pierce Antoinette Plancarte Yvette Plancarte Steve Plowman Jack Price Lynda Price Gary Rahmstore Bruce Ranck Bill Renschen Howard Ricks David Roberts Tim Rochford Patti Ryckman Tom Schatz Laurel Schinske Nancy Schroen Dan Scurlock JoAnne Sell Elizabeth Seubert Debbie Sheets Eddie Shinabarger Jim Sikora Ziggy Siurek Linda Skorupa 117 Bill Smith Brian Smith Kathy Smith Kyle Smith Pat Smith Paul Smith Jim Sponaugle Fred Stawitcke Harry Stone David Sweet Bob Thacker Diane Thiel Carman Tracy Mike Trueblood Jill Tubbs Glenna Turner Judy Urevig Sharon Vana Tom Vandertuuk Debbie VanSessen Martha VanStrien Pat VanWie Margaret Vargo Carolyne Vaughn David Vaughan Steve Vestal Kathy Vickery Scott Voges Scott Wallace Jaque Ward Janet Wasko Julius Weigley Jane Welch Mark West Pam Whitenack Linda Wilier Robert Wilson Lennie Zarndt Jim Zeller CAMERA SHY: Alan Erwin Pam Wood Michael Woodward Diana Wright David Young Karen Zacker Margaret Zalac 118 UNDERCLASS EVENTS Just around the corner we find the freshman class officers. They are from top to bottom: Pete Karnisky, president, Martha Van Strien, secretary, Lana Hendrickson, vice- president, and Sally Newhard, treasurer. The sophomore girls enjoyed dancing at one of the soc hops. These halls have shared their memories with us for years — Next year will find G. H. in new surroundings. May the future years be as happy and carefree as the ones we have known. REMINISCING Diane Kren Graduation day is filled with mixed emotions of hope and uncertainty, sadness and pride. We look to the future, but we’ll never forget the past. The Class of 1964 re- luctantly departs. 121 ADVERTISING Every year the business staff of the Reflector must sell ads to the local merchants. The purpose for this is to raise the money which enables us to have a yearbook. Without these it would be impos- sible to have an annual, because of the size of our school. We would like to thank all the merchants for patronizing the 1964 REFLECTOR. Compliments of SCHEERINGA’S Food Center Ridge Broad Griffith, Indiana GRIFFITH JEWELERS The Fine Store of Griffith! 235 N. Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Compliments of CROWN BAKERY Crown Point, Indiana Call CP 170 Compliments MARTY’S DRAPERY WINDOW ACCESSORIES 136 N. Broad Griffith, Indiana Call 923-2310 Compliments of the GRIFFITH BEN FRANKLIN 124 N. Broad Our Team Had 99% Fewer Injuries With DR. RICHARD PURCELL AND DR. JOSEPH SIEKIERSKI YOUR FUTURE ' S BRIGHT IN NIPSCOLAND We will be happy to discuss your career opportunities at NfPSCO . . . drop in and see us! If your eyes are on far horizons following graduation, here ' s a suggestion from Peppy Flame and Reddy Kilowatt Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND’ There are vast and challenging opportunities m northern Indiana for trained young men and women in industry, commerce and agriculture Some of the greatest challenges await the talent and imagination of young people in the investor owned utility husiness. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY •crying today . . . building for tno future If your eyes are on far horizons following graduation, here’s a suggestion from Peppy Flame: Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND! MAX ED’S DRIVE-IN The SPOT of Good Eating! For Flowers Gifts FLORAL FASHIONS Griffith’s Own Florist 101 Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Phone TE-8-7423 MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK OF HAMMOND 5243 Hohman Avenue 7227 Calumet Avenue 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. 125 JOSTEN’S FINE CLASS RINGS A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES YOUR JOSTEN CLASS RING Mr. Robert J. Albertson P.O. Box 9 Plymouth, Indiana GRIFFITH TV SALES SERVICE 120 Griffith Blvd. Griffith, Indiana GRIFFITH TEXACO Proprietor Jack Tubbs Phone TE 8-1313 DAIRY RICH ICE CREAM 616 West 11th Avenue Gary, Indiana 126 STOP SHOP 105 East Main Griffith, Indiana Choice Meats and Groceries Compliments of LOHSE GOVERT SERVICE 444 N, Broad St. Griffith, Indiana SOUTH TOWN SPEEDWASH Coin Wash Laundry 235 South Broad Griffith Indiana AUSTGEN’S Griffith Electric Electric Contracting 213 Broad St. Griffith Indiana Phone 838-7528 Are you shoplifting More now but enjoying it Less! SHAKULA PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY 100 South Broad Street Griffith, Indiana Griffith’s Prescription Center LUKMANN CLEANERS 208 East Main Griffith, Indiana Phone Te 8-4500 Compliments of McFarland lumber co. 503 E. Main Street Griffith, Indiana 127 Congratulations Compliments of To The Class of 1964 SCHERER AGENCY SMITH 237 N. Broad PAINT SUPPLY 132 N. Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Downtown Griffith ERUAN LAMPRECHT Compliments of Florist — Greenhouse GRIFFITH FEDERAL When it’s flowers say it with ours! SAVINGS 8941 Kleinman St. 125 N. Broad Street Phone 838-4754 Griffith, Indiana Highland, Indiana Compliments of GRIFFITH DRUGS 120 N. Broad Griffith, Indiana TE 8-6970 128 CALUMET PRESS Publishers of THE HIGHLANDER WEEKLY 100% Readership in Griffith Highland —Offset Letterpress Printing — 2939 Jewett St. Highland 838-0717 CHAS. MAY SERVICE Motor Tune-Up STANDARD Gas, Oil, Greasing, Tires — Batteries and Ignition Parts 145 N. Broad St. Heating — Air Cond. — Hot Water Tanks- Boilers — Furnace Cleaning — Gutters CURNUTT HEATING 24 HOUR SERVICE 61 1 E. Main Street Griffith, Indiana JODEE’S BEAUTY SALON 2937 Jewett St. Highland 838-3888 Expert Hair Styling, Coloring, and Permanent Waving Compliments DAN DEE DISCOUNT 3305 45th Highland DAIRY QUEEN ICE CREAM 224 W. Ridge Dairii Queen GENE’S BARBER SHOP 239 North Broad Griffith, Indiana SING ALONG WITH Jim, Carl, and John! VEE JAY SUPERMART 404 N. Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Te 8-1777 MINER-DUNN RESTAURANT CHARGE! — Right Down Route 41 Highland, Indiana to the GRIFFITH SPORT SHOP Famous for Hamburgers since 1932 138 N. Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Arrow Shirts . Curlee Clothes Wembley Ties FALVEY’S COMPLIMENTS CLOTHING and SPORTSWEAR For Men and Boys 134 N. Broad Griffith, Indiana of DR. MICHAEL GORDON, D.D.S. DR. DAN STRAPON, D.D.S. JOHNSTON ROYCE J. C. PENNEY CO. INC. HAMMOND 130 Safety Through Speed Means Nithels Engineering ★ High Speed Testing Under Contract. ★ Engine Balancing for both Static and Dy- namic balance. ★ Engine Conversions for runabouts . . . drag boats . . . class hydroplanes. ★ Heavy Duty Safety Accessories Installed — axles . . . spindles . . . roll bars . . . brakes . . . reinforced frames . . . shocks. There is only one way to create high speed perfor- mance. That is the right way, the safe way. Whether it be engine assembling, magnaflux and zyglo treat- ment of parts, or fabrication of running gear com- ponents, Ray N ichels and Associates have the facili- ties and know-how to turn out that extra quality on all types of competition equipment. SOUTH CLINE Telephones: Temple 8-2024 8-1994 HIGHLAND, INDIANA 131 COMPLIMENTS of WALLANGER STUDIO, INC. PHOTOGRAPHERS 137 South Wabash Chicago 3, Illinois Take A TRIP to STRACK’S SUPERMARKET 118 Griffith Blvd. Griffith, Indiana Phone Te. 8-0178 ADVERTISE WHERE IT WILL PAY SHOP THE GRIFFITH SHOPPER WAY 142 S. Broad St. Griffith, Indiana Phone 838-1631 132 SHULTZ MUSIC STUDIO Make RIBORDY DRUGS your first stop for Hallmark Cards, Health Foods and Prescriptions, Cosmetics . . . Coming through the RI-BORDY Plenty of FREE PARKING CLINE AVE. at 45th HIGHLAND Next to Strack VanTil Phone 923-2700 216 E. Main St. Griffith, Indiana Phone Te 8-3210 Music, Instruments, and Instructions. All types of new and used Instruments for sale. THE SCHERW00D CLUB ‘‘Recreation for the Whole Family” See us for Banquets — Dinners — Dances — Wedding Receptions Phone 322-5766 P.O. Box 416 Schererville, Indiana KINNEY’S America’s Showplace of Shoe Value 216 E. Ridge Road Griffith, Indiana Phone Te 8-9736 133 INLAND STEEL Indiana Harbors Works Employment Division 31 1 3 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana TEIBEL’S The Ideal Family Restaurant Famous for Fried Chicken, Steak and Perch ‘‘On of Indiana’s Finest Highway Restaurants On U.S. HIGHWAYS 30 41 Schererville, Indiana Phone: UNion 5-6161 ALMA MATER Griffith High, Griffith High, For you we strive and fight. And may thy children everywhere Keep our colors bright. Griffith High, Oh Griffith High, Let our voices ring, We love thee Griffith To thee we sing. SCHOOL SONG Griffith High School, Griffith High School, Best school that we know; Always working, never shirking, Always on the go, Rali-Rah-Rah! Griffith High School, Griffith High School, Ever will be seen, Loyal and faithful to our dear “old” team! 135 mno Drafting classes were held in the hall because of the lim ited amount of classroom space. One of the temporary classrooms that was parti- tioned off from the old cafeteria is Mrs. Karr’s room. The reference room which partially substitutes for a library is located where the kitchen used to be. Construction began the school site during the summer. MAKE SHIFT FACILITIES SUFFICE A familiar sound to everyone at our high school this year has been the hammering and pounding of the construction workers. This noise will even- tually give way to a building worth approximately $2,647,150. This cost includes only the construction and remodeling and does not include furniture and landscaping. The students and the faculty can best understand the amount of remodeling that will be done. For instance the old cafeteria will become half of a new and better library. The old library is being transformed into a kitchen, caf- eteria, and dining area for the teachers, and the band room is to receive a ceiling and become a large group instruction room. The power me- chanics and janitors’ room, Mr. Vaughan’s office and room 124, the machine shop, and the wood shop will be converted into a sewing room, a cook- ing room, a band room, and a chorus room, re- spectively. The new part of the high school will provide gyms, shops, and an academic unit. In all there will be 34 teaching stations. “Teaching sta- tion” is not simply a word for classroom; it in- cludes the shops, gyms, and other various sections which are not really classrooms. The product of this remodeling, construction, and inconvenience will be one of the best high schools in the region. 137 Dr. Paul Schilling, Superintendent of Griffith schools, places the first call on the 200.000 i telephone installed in the new high school. YOUTH-UNPREDICTABLE THESE ARE THEIR MOODS THIS IS THEIR WORLD SERENE — Scott Wallace FROLIC — Carol Waltemath, Janet Vestal, Cheryl Gregor, Sharon Werth, Sue King, Rita DelSanto. THE 1964 REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief Paulette Czapla Associate Editor Assistant Editor Lida Rvgas Business Manager Brad DeReamer Assistants Rachelle Peters, Diane Kren Sports Editor Dennis Lager Assistant Dan Coapstick Copy Editor Gloria Vickery Assistant Art Editors Publicity Typist Photographers Don Parkhurst, John Stokes Reporters Lynda Jens Rita DelSanto, Karen Sullivan Sponsor Mr. Carl E. Dalton 143