Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1961 volume:

Highland High School Highland, Indiana Volume: II Ever New Ever Modern Table of Contents Opening 1-29 Activities 30-55 Sports 56-79 People 80-131 Advertising 132-172 As Highland high approached the end of its third year, the already modern school began to take on a new look. Schools, like most organizations in America, were busy improv- ing and modernizing themselves; Highland was no exception. In March of I960, the first addition, a modern and at- tractive 13 room wing, was begun. Students and teachers alike patiently continued their work amid crowded conditions and the noise of construction. Soon every-one discovered that the loads of steel and piles of wood cluttering the lawn and side- walk just outside were taking the form of a new court, halls, and classrooms. Now there was more room to grow intellectually and morally. The modern building housed up-to-date facilities which aided the faculty in molding the leaders of the future. Education became a pleasant experience for all concerned. When school began last fall, HHS welcomed seven new teachers and a nurse to the excellently trained staff. It also added approximately 300 new students to the previously crowd- ed halls and courses were added to the curriculum to challenge the minds of gifted or talented students. Another topic in HHS football history was the initiation of its own football field, with the first Trojan win of the var- sity season. This year it also had its first real homecoming with alumni returning from colleges and universities for the event. At the home football games and in parades the band marched with more pep and precision as it proudly displayed the blue and gold of the new band uniforms. Anotner musical group the choir, worked diligently to earn enough money to purchase its first robes. One of the new clubs formed this year was the Key club, a service organization for sophomore, junior, and senior boys. One of its major objectives was to serve the school and com- munity with the assistance of the Kiwanis club. Improvements were announced to the student body through the school paper, which came out bigger and better and was published through the efforts of many students. Highland high received high scholastic honor when it was accepted into the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and accredited as it first became a four year high school. Membership was granted on the basis of an excellent academic record and high standards in dress, be- havior, and attitude which it endeavored to maintain. Highland High is truly ever new. . .ever modern. Our Highland High NEW Tediously striving towards success, Buddy Starcevich and Gary Crum concentrate on the minute details of their chemistry experiment. Terry Loane and Jo Anne Golec return from an extensive tour of the incomplete addition. - 4 - Bill Vander Haar passes a personal inspection as he initiates his new band uniform before making his public debut. Highland High School symbolizes all that is new and mod- ern from architecture to student activities. Obvious additions this year included new office aids, such as a coin separator and counter, physics equipment and the ad- dition of an elective science - advanced biology. Enthusiastic school spirit increased as the boys acquired new football jerseys and the new scoreboard was finally installed at our own football field - a long dreamed about addition. Construction of the new wing will not soon be forgotten, especially by those students who had to share lockers in the crowded halls while it was being completed. The addition pro- vided badly needed classroom area for the increasing enrollment. Colorful new band uniforms gave added prestige at home- coming, the centennial parade and many concerts and football games. Two long years of soliciting were spent in reaching this goal - that the band would be as pleasing to look at as it is to listen to. The musical program was also enhanced by the for- mation of two new select choral groups, the Triple Trio and the Madrigals. Many improvements loom obviously in our daily lives at HHS, but other additions are not so distinct. New students, teachers and clubs were less noticable than, for example, the new wing. The instructors at Highland have always been the best available, as is proven by the number of alumni who are successfully attending college, and this year’s staff additions were no exception. Established clubs and organizations, even classes, injected spice into school life with new faces, and most important all new sponsors and officers. Highland’s new Key Club, similar to a junior partner to the Highland Kiwanis club, was a rich, inciting influence. Composed of the leaders of tomorrow,” it offered a helping hand in many activities and projects such as aiding in preparations for College Night. New math equipment helps Mr. Clark explain the solution of a problem for Jerry Delege t. Yesterday’s dream is progressively becoming today’s reality. The beautifully modern building the students approached each morning beckoned them to move into the future. Upon en- tering the spacious corridors, they found a sense of growing room and yet security as they moved about this architect’s sketch in reality. The ultra-modern architecture of the library illustrates the technique of the overall use of high ceilings, spacious windows, and interestingly modern interior decoration of the entire build- ing. The attitudes of instructors, as well as the students, were lifted into this modern atmosphere which eased the task of ed- ucation. Whether it was the creative forming of modern art or the developmental functions of mathematics, the instructor and the student found the future becoming ever present through mo- dern facilities. This theme of modern simplicity is followed throughout the architecture and the facilities of Highland’s ever-expanding high school. The future holds as many realities as have been realized by the administration, faculty, and students of today. This is yesterday’s future — today - and ' modern’ is the by-line of all creations. Phil Gordon and Gene Crucean tackle the maze of string composition. MODERN Pride in good sportsmanship brought us respect and prestige. At the I960 Hast Chicago sectionals Buddy Starcevich, Peggy Goolik, and Jerry Mussatt played major roles in capturing the sportsmanship trophy for Highland high. Mr. Robert Day, assistant principal, directs Highland Motor Sales’ representa- tive as he removes a car without a parking permit. I - 8 - Highland is proud of the high ideals it has established and maintained in its short life. Precedents have been set, geared to our elevated standards. The more promising students at Highland High enjoyed several advanced classes this year. Selected freshman were per- mitted to take biology and geometry, sophomore subjects and several sophomore students took advanced algebra, a junior sub- ject. Senior math was on the schedule of a few superior juniors. A number of seniors enjoyed new laboratory equipment while taking advanced biology, which was added to the curriculum in the fall. But high school life is not all work and no play. A soc-hop after a football or basketball game was a long awaited event which was attended by the majority of the students. All the past week’s disappointments and failures were forgotten in the music and fun of the crowd at the dance. As an acknowledgement of the fine sportsmanship display- ed by students and athletes at the I960 sectionals, Highland High received the treasured sportsmanship trophy. This trophy, located in the front showcase, served as an incentive for even better sportsmanship in all succeeding sports events. A student’s car being towed away was a scene witnessed by many amazed eyes. A new rule was enforced this year: cars with- out a parking permit in the school parking lot were promptly removed. Students wanting to drive to school had to see Mr. Robert E. Day, vice-principal, and give a good reason why a permit was needed before one could be obtained. Advanced classes and the strict code of dress demonstrate why the Trojans have become the fine people they are. The objectives which we reached in the past have set the The stamp of approval is given to the students attending High- precedent for those who will follow in the future, land’s dances. PRECEDENT Jim Barenie and Sandy McCormack find lab work essential in advanced biology. TRADITIONS Traditionally class rings are sported proudly by juniors, seniors, and alumni. The will to win was ignited at the Homecoming bonfire by a tremendous backing of Trojan fans the night before the big game. Throughout the year-from the time school convened to the spring when Commencement exercises will be held High- land high school had a full schedule of activities to maintain its traditions. Students looked forward to proudly wearing a Highland class ring with the Trojan crest which, symbolized attendance at a leading Indiana High school-a high school which offers a well-rounded social and recreational life so necessary to balance the academic program. Homecoming highlighted the football season, and weeks before the event students were busy decorating floats and try- ing to make theirs good enough to earn the first place trophy. In addition to the parade, homecoming festivities included a bonfire, football game at which the homecoming queen was crowned, and a dance for alumni and students. Whatever the individual social taste, one always found something to satisfy it at Highland high. Suppers and soc hops were given before and after many of the athletic events. Al- most Paradise,” the I960 junior-senior prom, was climaxed by the crowning of the king and queen. The four years spent in high school were short years; at least seniors will feel that way when Commencement day rolls around. It will seem that just a little while before they were standing in line at the bookstore window checking the list of required freshmen purchases and wondering if they would ever make it through the next four years. All the evenings of study and preparation for classes will suddenly become meaningful as they put on our caps and gowns and join classmates at Commencement. They’ll bid adieu to friends and look to the future which Highland open- ed for them. The Final Hour, A Beginning.” Jerry Woodfill, valedictorian, introduced his classmates to a new beginning at the 1960 Commencement. I academic Students Combine Courses to Earn 32 Credits Sheltered by protective clothing, Don Mickles performs a welding job to be used on one of his many projects in metal shop. Needed for Graduation Studies at HHS always look to the future. Students prepar- ing for a good job and those planning to attend college found their future adequately planned through the facilities at Highland. Instructors and students concerned with a commercial course found the future ever present in opportunity and the modem equipment at their disposal. Business courses included academic solids as well as clerical classes designed to give the student actual contact with machines and situations encountered in the business world. Adding ma- chines and electric typewriters aided the teachers in explaining clerical techniques. Manual shop classes combined with a schedule of good solid courses provided a well-rounded educational experience for boys at all grade levels. By sharing tools and machines, the boys learned cooperation with and consideration of the other person- two characteristics important in becoming good citizens. The mathematics department also played an important pan in preparing college-bound students for institutions of higher learning. Besides the standard courses seniors enrolled in ad- vanced mathematics courses consisting of the study of trigonom- etry, logarithms, oblique triangles, college algebra, and some analytical geometry. Myrna Paterson finds a wealth of practical experience in clerical practice. Courses Offering 23 Study Units Each Vickie Glick and Linda Doll try their skill at transforming limp dry goods into popular, modern fashions. Gee! Was it one or two-thirds of a cup?” wonders Donna Hamilton. Offer Us Challenges The academic importance of high school is taken seriously by both teachers and students. This is an essential attitude for the educational systems of today are molding the minds of the- citizens of tomorrow. Two of the most modern rooms contain the cooking and sewing units for the home economics classes. Cooking is an age-old art which Highland has modernized by teaching girls how to use appliances found in the modern home. The girls used acquired knowledge of the past to reproduce the styles of today s fashion-conscious world. Use of recently developed, time-saving devices was taught and applied daily. The most modern of facilities from garbage disposals to button-holers plus the qualified teachers made home economics courses a must in forming the homemaker and wife of tomorrow. Science laboratories equipped with the best apparatus for observations and experiments aid students in precise experi- ments. Science is an ever changing field of study, and the stu- dents at HHS were kept well-informed on the newest devel- opments in all phases of the scientific world. Five courses of science were offered to high schoolers this year: two, biology and health safety were state required subjects, while chemis- try, physics, and advanced biology were electives. Mechanical drawing was a part of the curricula aimed at the future. In these classes, one found boys busy mastering the fundamentals of architecture. Experience in working with draw- ing instruments was abundant and the best artistic imagina- tions were given a good workout. Schools are the building blocks of our nation’s future and because of this HHS believes in advancement. The administra- tion is primarily interested in instructing the students in the modern concepts of philosophy, engineering and liberal arts. Thus, one can understand why the academic life at Highland is constantly expanding and growing in depth. The teachers and subjects are full of resources which are being exploited to their zenith. High-ranking senior Bob Palmer finds supplemen- tary material for his English literature course in the high school library. Highland High School has opened the doors of learning for 1248 students and alumni. Studying consumed countless hours of high school life, but we found time to include the necessary social life, and studies gave us the well-rounded personalities needed in the young men and women of America today. Valedictorian and salutatorian distinction was obtained by persistant work. Highland also furnished opportunities for top- flight students to attend conventions, seminars and councils to get first-hand information and practical experience in academic fields. Indiana University was the home of three junior boys and three junior girls while they attended a week at Boy’s State and Girl’s State and gained practical governmental experience in June. Top Trojan journalists gained a realm of journalistic knowledge sharing ideas with new friends from four states at I.U.’s two-week Journalism Institutes for newspaper and year- book workers. During Easter vacation a junior history student traveled to Washington D.C. for the Indiana Council of World Affairs, a series of tours, seminars and discussions concerned with gov- ernment. Students are proud to obtain straight A’s or a combination of A’s and B’s so that they qualify for the A or B honor rolls at the end of each grading period. All possessed a certain ambition, whether academic, cultural or otherwise. Highland High School opened our eyes and show- ed us the way. Prize-winning pianist, Tom Ayres, shows his talent in a moment of inspiration. Top Achievements Bring Top Honors Bob Witherspoon and Graham Siegel gaze into the future wondering who?” - 17 - Courses Grow from 5 Fields and 60 Subjects lim Murn contributes some of his free time to preparing a piece he will play in the high school band. Trojans Enjoy Supporting Their Teams Football is one of the most popular sports at HHS. It is the sport of matching one team’s Drawn, brains and speed against another’s. Although the players sometimes resent the daily practice after school, they take great pride in their coach, and individual accomplishments; at the end of the season they feel that the personal satisfactions gained by team membership justify their dynamic effort. The vivacious Trojan cheerleaders play an important part in school life. Never conceding defeat until the game is over, they lead the students in rallying the team to victory. The individual cheerleader makes an interesting picture. There are times of tension and anxiety while a field goal is being completed; but there are also times of estatic joy as the team is victorious at the end of a close game. The many moods of a cheerleader are illustrated in the face of Peggy Goolik, var- sity cheerleading captain. 20 Early in the morning, the cooks are busily at work pre- paring the meal for the day. They prepare good and nourishing meals, working in their uniforms behind the spotless counters and in the modern kitchens. The food is a tempting sight for Highland high students after a long morning of classroom studies. The cooks have a reputation for being fast and effi- cient and thus are always ready to serve the hungry students waiting in the long lunch line. This slow moving lunch line of famished Trojans is begun at 11:45 each day bv the eighth graders. These underclassmen are the first to smell and taste the tempting menu of the day. The next class to join the never ending line are the freshmen, at 12:00. At 12:05 the starving upperclassmen are permitted to in- vade the lunch line in hopes of FOOD! Since the lunch line at Highland high is always so long and ever growing, many are tempted to cut. This, as they know, usually proves futile, for teachers are always on the look-out and sending cutters to the end of the line. Mrs. A. Blink, Mrs. M. Gorman, Mrs. J. Sodestrom, and Mrs. Swienconek prepare lunches daily in modern kitchen. Gabfests and Relaxation Are Welcome After David Smith, Carl Topor, Kitty Lien, Janada Radford, (on the grass), Pam Krucik, Jo Ann Bacon and Cathy Jo Dunfee (in the car) enjoy a relaxing conversation in the school’s pleasant, modern atmosphere; while Tom Garbett, Mike Prepsky and Steve Eastham (standing) have a man-to-man talk. a Busy Day of Study and Organized Activity TA0LET f Sharon Wyncoop gets a helping hand from Chuck Yates as she refreshes between classes. Cars, cars, and more cars. The school parking lot was literally overflowing with vehicles of all possible shapes, sizes, and colors during the year. After the busses dropped their commuters” ana left in the morning, the driveway became cluttered with the cars of parents taking students to school. Busses added to the atmosphere of general confusion in the after-school traffic jams. In extra-curricular activities, these modes of transportation proved to be extremely popular and useful. Cars provided the students with ways to and from various school functions. Familiar busses carried students to out-of-town games. The ’60 Homecoming parade was enlarged by the presence of many beautifully decorated cars. The following night a motorcade, with the queen candidates in the lead, formed at the school; it then proceeded on to the Griffith field for a victorious game. Popular stopping spots were essential to catch up on the latest.” Drinking fountains drew students their way through- out the day. . .not only for cooling refreshment but also because they were the scene of many between-class rendezvous. Showcases, scattered throughout the building, were used to exhibit projects from shop, home economics, science, and geo- graphy classes to mention a few, and they carried themes urg- ing the Trojans on to victory. They kept students up to date on what was being done in classes during the school year. . . perhaps some of the exhibits served as an incentive for students to work harder. Changed or alternated frequently, they were constant points of interest. Mike Steffey takes time off from routine classes to help publicize the Netherlands. T l ! - 23 - Judi Brannen, Carol O’Connor, and Donelle Bokich pull for The band lovingly caresses our new football field with a heart, the junior float’s success. Alumni Return for Our First Homecoming Homecoming nominees, Mary Lou Gorsich, Pat Zeman, Norma Clark, Pam Krucik, Barbara Bell, and Linda Bewley wave a friendly hello to Highland residents. - 24 - Trojan gridders burst through the hoop and on to victory. In the height of the fall season, the routine of school life was joyfully put aside for the excitement of homecoming. As the floats crept down the streets in the homecoming parade toward the bonfire, there was an atmosphere of suspense and nervous expectation as students awaited the announcement of the winning float. Hold That Line,” cleverly carried out as the theme of the junior class, earned the trophy for them. Although the band was unable to march and entertain the crowd at halftime as the result of an uncooperative weatherman,- the activities and excitement continued with the announcement of the homecoming queen. Linda Bewley, winner of that most coveted honor, followed in the footsteps of Barbara Fiegle, last year’s homecoming queen, as she was crowned during halftime ceremonies. The climax of the evening came as the crowd cheered the fighting Trojans as they defeated the Hammond Tech Tigers, to win the last varsity football game of the season. At the homecoming dance, where queen Linda and her court reigned, the football players were honored for their past gridiron performances, as an anti-climax to a hard-fought sea- son and successful homecoming. Linda Bewley was ecstatic as she began her reign as homecoming queen. Lovely Barbara Fiegle congratulates her successor as homecoming queen. National Affairs Everyday School Events Tired students are glad to have the busses waiting at 3:15. Juniors and seniors tensely await the announcement of the I960 prom queen and king. Commencement Opens a New Phase of Life Goodnight, sweetheart; well, it’s time to go.” Prom, the close of a day, and desolate halls all mark the beginning of an end. A stary night, rustling formals, and the fragrance of per- fume provided the atmosphere for a perfect prom. Although the prom is the end of the year socially, it is truly the beginning. . . .beginning of the appreciation of finer things. It means an enfatuating night for one couple as they are crowned prom king and queen; and it marks the end of four never-to-be-forgotten years for the graduating seniors. As we stand at the end of the hall and look through the gates, we see an empty, secluded Highland high. But our thoughts turn, not to the emptiness, but to the pleasant mem- ories which it holds for us. We stand here and see our past, present, and look to the future with fond desires to truly mark the beginning of an end. - 28 - Only vacant beauty and haunt- ing memories will fill senior hall” after Commencement. I Ever New Ever Modern ACTIVITIES Students of HHS filled their Wednesday activity periods by attending club meetings, convocations and other activities. The weekly periods of relaxation were a welcome change from the mental strain of daily classes. Science club and the Spanish club were organized to aca- demically benefit their members. The Future Business Leaders of America and the Future Teachers of America offered perfect deviation from the routine for students interested in the fields of business and teaching as a career. Band, Choir, Drama club and the Sign Painters club fur- nished expressive media for students of artistic, dramatic, and musical natures. Booster club was the instrumental organization in sup- porting the Trojan teams at games and meets in their respec- tive sports. It also played an important part in maintaining the high standards of sportsmanship which was already a precedent at Highland High games. Y-Teens’ primary interest was providing a firm moral foundation for its member : This was also true of the Student Council, but it was primarily interested in the welfare of the entire student body. Service groups such as the librarians, office aids and moni- tors worked hard and took over small responsibilities of the administration and faculty. Last but certainly not the least variety of student activities was publications work. Staff members of the Trojanal, news- paper, and Shield, yearbook, worked long, hard hours giving up free time to maintain the high standards for publications at Highland High. Front Row: Mr. Robert Day, sponsor; S. Decker, treasurer; S. Eastham, vice-president; T. Loane, president; B. Paul, secretary; M. Burroughs, parliamentarian; Mr. John Fruth, sponsor. Row Two: M. Ulrich, C. Goode, A. Suda, B. Miller, C. Parker, K. Williams, M. MacKenzie, B. Brannen, B. Zimmerman, N. Kriz- man. Row three: C. Smith, D. Howard, S. Marion, D. Lohse, V. Lakatos, M. Gorsich, G. Geiselman, V. Rowe, S. Sutherin. Row Four: J. Hardesty, G. Siegel, T. Biondi, D. Evansin, L. Jones, D. Kletzing, B. Palmer, M. Pelc, S. Ripley. Student Council Reorganized for Efficiency Student Council has just completed a year marked by vast reorganization. Revision of the constitution laid the foundation for a series of other alterations which were aimed at promoting a better student-faculty relationship. Representatives from each class formed a caucus and chose a caucus chairman and vice-chairman from their group of mem- bers; they chose two alternates from their respective classes. Steve Eastham, chief clerk, recorded the presence and voting pre- ferences of all caucus members, which was reported to him at specific times during the meetings by caucus chairman. Since Student Council was founded in 1957, its member- ship has grown to 27. There were only 26 members in the fall, but one more senior was elected and 22 more members were chosen in the spring to serve -for the remainder of the year with the old Council and to serve half of next year. Membership for the respective classes was: eighth grade, four representatives; freshman, four; sophomore, five; junior, six; and senior, eight. Sponsoring the leadership conference and governing the student body and all activities were two important functions of the council this year. Bevra Paul, Steve Eastham, and Terry Loane organize Student Council files as they occupy the library’s Council office. Judi Miller buys her Booster button from Honor Society sales- man Bob Witherspoon. National Honor Society is a national organization for high school students who have excelled in academic activities. The citizenship and leadership abilities which students demonstrated and the services which they performed for the school also be- came important when qualifications for membership were being approved. In co-operation with Key Club, Student Council, and Dra- ma Club, Honor Society joined in the preparation and presenta- tion of the Christmas convocation. On Recognition Day, spon- sored by members in the latter part of the spring, deserving indi- viduals received scholarships and other honors. During the Hoosier Hysteria” of basketball season, NHS members sold booster buttons prior to the Holiday Tournament. Student and adult backers alike, proudly sported the buttons which bore the label, I’m a Highland Trojan Booster.” The tutoring of students who sought guidance was another service offered by members. Nineteen members were led through the past year by Gra- ham Siegel, NHS president; Barry Zimmerman, vice-president; Joanne Hamilton, secretary; JoAnne Golec, treasurer; and Mr! Dean Speicher and Mr. Robert Kellam, sponsors. Crowning a purposeful year was the spring banquet for members and their dates; juniors who became members during the second semester attended for their first taste of Honor S ciety activity. N.H.S. Buttons Boosted School Pride. Front Row: Mr. Robert Kellam, sponsor; J. Hamilton, secretary; G. Siegel, president; B. Zimmerman, vice-president; J. Golec, treasurer; Mr. Dean Speicher, sponsor. Row Two: P. Goolik, C. Gaston, B. Witherspoon, J. Sullivan, V. Lakatos, S. McCor- mack, B. Kozak. Row Three: M. Bouret, G. Brant, B. Palmer T. Loane, G. Moore, K. Lien, M. Huston, B. Paul. mm Newly Organized Key Club Served School Front Row: Mr. John Fruth, sponsor; D. Allison; T. Hedges; G. Brant, treasurer; M. Burroughs, vice-president; B. Palmer, secretary; B. Zimmerman, president; B. Witherspoon; T. Ayers; G. Siegel. Row Two: Mr. Allen J. Warren, sponsor; T. Schuur, R. Hadley. D. Fandrei, C. Steffey, J. Newell, H. Downing, R. Carlson. Row Three: T. Loane, D. Kletzing, J. Erikson, G. Moore, B. Richardson, R. Siemion, T. Curran, J. Starcevich, P. Holliday, H. Armstrong. Dennis Fandrei and Skip Carlson help teachers move to the new wing. One of the moves toward progress was the establishment of the Key Club. Formed through the special efforts of Mr. James A. Hedges, member of the local Kiwanis, it is now under the leadership of Mr. John Fruth and Mr. Allen J. Warren. Thus it is jointly sponsored by school officials and the Highland Ki- wanis Club and affiliated with Key Club International. Membership was open to all who maintain a C” average or better. In its first year, the Key Club was led by: Barry Zim- merman; president, Mike Burroughs; vice-president, Bob Palmer; secretary, and George Brantf treasurer. Each member strove to uphold the goals which are respon- sible for the club’s existence. The goals are: 1. to provide an op- portunity for the members to learn more about their community through the guidance of leading business and professional men of the community, 2. to develop initiative, leadership ability, and good citizenship practices, and 3. to provide services for students and teachers and undertake projects to benefit the entire com- munity. In reaching it’s goal, the club prepared Christmas baskets for needy families, provided music for dancing in the cafetorium at noon, and assisted in the College Night program. - 34 - Dramatics Transformed Cafe to Nightclub Front Row: K. Swan, P. Krucik, M. Ulrich, J. Kish, J. Keil, N. Clark, K. Smith, A. Tatu. Row Two: P. Goolik, J. Stone- braker, K. Wagman, secretary; R. Hickman, vice-president; P. Zeman, president; G. Gray, treasurer; Mrs. Henderson, sponsor; C. Constock, Sergeant at Arms; R. Galocy, Sergeant at Arms; J. Monbeck. Row Three: E. Worley, L. Angle, A. Morris, D. Dugan, L. Reder, P. Ross, P. Deliget, C. Heichel, J. Dust, M. Glen Gray and Mary Kay Huston devote an afternoon to making posters for the Blue Mist Evening Club dance. During the course of two semesters, dramatists attended plays presented by other schools in the area. In addition, mem- bers went to Chicago to see the play Kiss and Tell” at the Jack and Jill Playhouse in October. Senior members portrayed ' Twas the Night Before Christ- mas” in pantomime before the student body in a convocation prior to the Christmas vacation. Without anyone’s assistance, they took it upon themselves to put the skit together with only a few days of rehearsing. In February, during sectional week, the young dramatists showed their abilities by providing the students with a dance in the form of a nightclub, The Blue Mist Evening Club.” This extra-curricular function gave couples opportunity to come to a special activity in their best clothes. To enlighten the minds of those interested in the dramatic field was the goal of Drama Club. Under the leadership of their four officers Pat Zeman, president; Roger Hickman, vice-presi- dent; Kay Wagman, secretary; and Glen Gray, treasurer; mem- bers promoted their interest in dramatics. Mrs. JoAnn Hender- son, speech instructor, sponsored the group. On April 20 and 21, the thespians presented their annual spring play. Under the capable direction of Mrs. Henderson, they not only provided the audience with good entertainment, but added neeaed funds to their treasury. White, S. Papay, C. Kress, D. Alexander. Row Four: J. Canady, B. DuBois, V. Sebastian, P. Morton, J. Quinn, G. Sheffield, S. Sutherin, J. Radford, M. Ehrhardt, M. Gorsich, C. O ' Connor, P. Karr, M. Falk, M. Kuhn. Row Five: V. Lakatos, C. Hargens, C. Kaarlela, P. Adamchik, M. McDermott, J. McKinley, A. Vrabel, D. Carlson, S. Gazdich, D. Biscan, M. Huston, C. Rich- ardson, J. Wolfe, J. Miller, J. Bacon, R. Carlson. Front Row: Miss Phyllis Bates, sponsor; L. Schmidt, vice-presi- dent; J. Sullivan, president; N. Jones, secretary; N. Nyquist, treasurer. Row Two: E. Stan, E. Stan, A. Solberg, S. Bewley, C. Goode, G. Musolf, M. Hart, M. Eaton, F. Woolston, S. McGee. Marilyn Eaton and Alice Solberg scan the Y-Teen bulletin board - in search of coming club activities. Row Three: C. Fogerty, J. Anderson, C. Mengeling, T. Peters, G. Sheffield, P. McDermott, C. Rupp, C. Scheeringa. Row Four: J. Radford, K. Wagman, J. Pitstick, M. Huston, K. Lien, N. Shakelford, S. Schultz, V. Pope, S. Sutherin. Christmas, Attended Nancy Jones and Marsha Pelc fraternize with Mrs. Mathew, Miss Youman and Mr. Kellam at the Teachers’ tea. Y-Teens Seranaded at - 36 - Front Row: M. Pelc, B. Kozak, L. Elman. Row Two: C. Zabin- ski, L. Cawood, G. Wheeler, B. Thurman, K. Tatum, S. Wyn- koop, D. McClellan, M. Falk, L. Phillips. Row Three: C. Deak, F. Nichol, E. Mayor, M. Harris, L. Angle, B. Loy, S. McCor- mack, B. Costner. Row Four: P. Cabeen, P. Constantine, P. Swieringa, M. Hamilton, K. Martin, S. Minch, V. Kubisz, V. Lakatos, S. Solberg. Follies, Sold Potato Chips at Noon Mary Kay Huston, Kitty Lien, and Jamie Sullivan munch pota- to chips sold by Y-Teens during lunch hour while waiting for customers. First organizd in 1957, this year the Y-Teens, a branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association, strove to build a better club for its members through its officers and sponsor. This teen version of the YWCA is included in the organization’s ac- tivities and is considered an active part of the national club. Plans were laid by the sponsor Miss Phyllis Bates and the officers Jamie Sullivan, president Louise Schmidt, vice-president; Nancy Jones, secretary; and Nancy Nyquist, treasurer, to reorgan- ize the club for more efficiency by forming a cabinet. This cab- inet was composed of the officers and appointed committee chairmen to form committees that were needed to carry out all Y-Teen activities. The finance, program, social, and publicity committees worked to make re-organization complete. Membership consisted of approximately 50 high school girls who divided their activities between service and fun. In January, students were heard and seen in the halls munching potato chips which the girls sold to pay for club activities. Later in the year, the traditional Teacher’s Tea was given on a Sunday afternoon. The administration and faculty were served coffee and cakes while they relaxed to live entertainment . The club’s adopted grandparents, who live in a nearby nursing home, received gifts at Christmas time and on their birthdays. By participation in service and money-raising projects, the Y-Teens fulfilled their purposes as club members: To grow as a person, to grow in friendship with people of all races, religions and nationalities, and to grow in the Knowledge and love of God. - 37 - FBLA Talent Show Entertained Audience An all school talent show, with the teachers as well as the students participating in the fun, was a project on top of the list of success for FBLA. The club’s ice cream social was also a popular occasion. Other projects which were of more import- ance to the members in their chosen fields were guest speakers who attended various meetings throughout the year and the field trips. The sponsors, Miss Phyllis Bates and Mrs. Donn Kaupke, business teachers, aided the club members in their projects. Installation, which was the organization’s first project of the school year, was held November 17; new officers installed were Mary Lou Gorsich, president; Georgene Mikash, vice- president; Pam Krucik, secretary; and Anita Skertich, treasurer. Future Business Leaders of America set high goals for their 45 members. Such goals, to develop effective business leadership, responsibility, ability to work with others and to develop well- rounded personalities, set an excellent standard of behavior to which the club adhered. Willingness to abide by the club’s goals and purposes, main- taining a C average, a business course curriculum, and a sincere interest were factors which constituted the requirements of stu- dents who wished to join FBLA. Enthusiasm and the acceptance of responsibility maintained a student as a member in good standing. .Thus, the Future Business Leaders of America has pro- gressed through its short life of two years to become one of HHS’s outstanding service organizations. Georgene Mikash, Anita Skertich, Miss Phyllis Bates, and Mrs. Donn Kaupke leave for Chicago. Front Row: M. Gorsich, president; G. Mikash, vice-president; P. Krucik, secretary; A. Skertich, treasurer. Row Two: Miss Phyllis Bates, sponsor; B. Ward, M. Hart, L. Cawood, G. Davis, P. Cabeen, L. Gish, L. Bewley, F. Pavnica, C. Goode, N. Clark, E. Stan; Mrs. Dorothy Kaupke, sponsor. Row Three: M. Eaton, P. Zeman, V. Sebastan, M. Bouret, A. Yoder, C. Reczek, M. Jakubielski, S. Ward, S. McCormack, J. Kurtz, J. Kish, M. Miczalek. Row Four: B. Costner, S. Wynkoop, P. Swieringa, J. Wimberly, S. Schultz, L. Murphy, A. Vrabel, V. Pope, S. Grimm, C. Mann, S. Buse, P. Oldenberg, J. Keil. Future Teachers Explored Cadet Teaching Front Row: Miss Alpha Braunwarth, sponsor D. Alexander, historian; J. Hamilton, vice-president; C. Gaston, president; K. Soderstrom-, secretary; D. Howard, treasurer. Row Two: N. Jar- mula, F. Woolston, D. Furnas, V. Waltz, I. Krizman, R. Vaughn, M. Kristoff, P. Patterson, J. Regnier, P. Hendrickson, D. Hamil- ton, L. Hendrickson. Row Three: E. Worley, J. Susorney, B. Founded in 1958, FTA was named in honor of Mrs. Marion York, a kindergarten teacher at Johnston school, by last year’s graduates, since she had taught in the Highland school system for 20 years and was very popular with many students. Goals and purposes of the Future Teachers of America, sponsored by Miss Alpha Braunwarth, Latin instructor, were to encourage an interest in teaching as a career and to provide op- portunities for student participation in exploratory teaching. An outstanding project of the year, and one which is an annual event, was the presentation of two $50 scholarships to two seniors. Certain requirements were to be met in order to be eligible for the F.T.A. scholarship; each scholarship was for a prospective teacher, one interested in teaching elementary school and the other in teaching secondary school material. Speakers from various fields of teaching spoke to F.T.A. members about their professions. The programs opened new fields of interest in teaching and encouraged students to enter fields not often thought of. Club officers elected last spring guided 50 students through a year of fulfillment in student teaching. Carol Gaston served as president for her second term with Joanne Hamilton, vice- president; Karen Soderstrom, secretary; Dennis Howard, trea- surer; and Donna Alexander, historian. Student teaching was open to any junior or senior and in- troduced them to the teaching profession. Although it was not applicable for graduation, one-fourth credit was given to student teachers. Teaching affords memora ble occasions in the molding of young children’s lives. Prospective teachers were able to get a taste of the teaching life by working side-by-side with a teach- er. They were better able to understand what life is like on the other side of the desk.” Kozak, W. Marion, J. Brannen, D. Bokich, B. Sporman, B. Skelly, K. Wagman, L. Angle, J. McClure, F. Nichol, C. Parker. Row Four: E. Hamilton, P. Rogus, B. Geyer, L. Elman, G. Kelley, A. Strunk, J. Deleget, P. Boersma, D. Boyd, M. Pelc, G. Hamilton. M. Leep, S. Landis. ■ Kay Wagman assists Madge Fladeland in sewing. Spanish Club Enjoyed Greco’s Performance Front Row: G. Alexanderson, C. Kozlowski, F. Mills, P. Johnson, V. Glick, C. Henry, B. Henry. Row Two: E. Worley; Mrs. Marsha Sevald, sponsor; J. Bittner, program chairman; G. Mikash, secretary; G. Bassett, president; D. Smith, vice-president; R. Moore, treasurer; M. Steffey, sergeant-at-arms; B. Dash, P. DeMuth. Row Three: J. Mikel, L. Wagman, S. Buse, D. Mack, L. Schwerin, J. Williams, M. Rotz, C. Spiegel, D. Leister, A. Brisco, K. Swiderski, L. Phillips. Row Four: J. McGregor, G. Wheeler, J. Burley, C. Martinez, V. Bellitto, D. Batey, C. Mengel- ing, J. Citta, B. Roberts, M. Hoeckelberg, D. Tumidalsky, B. Hunter, M. Lomberger. Row Five: K. Visovatti, M. Blink, L. Reder, P. Rogus, B. Geyer, P. Bandenieks, S. Eastham, P. Holli- day, A. Huston, J. Wolfe, P. Boersma, J. Bacon, S. Bassett, M. Ehrhardt, L. Doan. El Circulo Espanol’s, or the Spanish Club’s, biggest project of the year was the float for the Homecoming parade. Entered with the theme Batan Los Tigres” (Beat The Tigers), the float consisted of a colorful pinata in the shape of a tiger which hung from Highland ' s goal posts. During Christmas vacation, the members traveled to Chi- cago to view the movie, The Alamo.” Plans were then formu- lated to revisit Chicago to see the renowned Spanish dancer, Jose Greco. Later in the year, a Spanish spoken only” picnic was proposed for all the members. Gordon Bassett, president; Dave Smith, vice president; Georgene Mikash, secretary; Roger Moore, Treasurer; Jim Bitt- ner, program chairman; and Mrs. Marsha Sevald; sponsor plan- ned an eventful year for the members. They studied the culture and customs of the Spanish-American countries and acquired a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Spanish world -- its people and its language. Gordon Bassett and JoAnn Bacon discuss Spanish culture key- noting the colorful folk music of Spain. - 40 - Small Clubs Profited Through Experience SCIENCE CLUB Special speakers, research projects, reports from members, trips, and participation in the spring carnival constituted the Sci- ence Club’s first two years of activity. Founded in 1958 under the sponsorship of Leonard Tews, the club was jointly sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tews this year. Members visited the Natural History Museum in Chicago and the Eli Lilly Company, a pharmaceutical laboratory and man- ufacturing company, in Indianapolis. Research in various fields of science was undertaken by the members; Jim Larrabee re- ported on the prevention of radiation sickness. Both sponsors and officers worked to prove that science in any form can be enjoyable and interesting. Led by Bob Wither- spoon, president; John Erickson, vice-president; Jim Barenie, secretary; and Jim Deleget, treasurer; the sponsors and 31 mem- bers attempted to establish and build more interest in science. Front Row: Mrs. Leonard Tews, sponsor; J. Barenie, secretary; J. Erikson, vice-president; B. Witherspoon, president; Mr. Leonard Tews, sponsor. Row Two: J. Banyai, H. Downing, J. Citta, B. Zim- merman, G. Crucean, R. Abblett, M. Dybel, S. Solberg. Row Three: J. Larrabee, M. Welsh, T. Blakely, W. Larson, G. Brant, H. Marsh, H. Yoos, J. Dorsch. Row Four: B. Butikofer, J. Bullock, G. Bassett, J. Hall, E. Lien, J. Deleget, G. Moore, D. Kletzing, L. McGregor. SIGN PAINTERS CLUB During the 1958 fall semester, students who felt the need of a club such as the Sign Painters organized with the aid of their present sponsor Miss Marjorie Bluhm into the organiza- tion as it is known today. Members since that time have constantly been preparing signs and posters for high school clubs and outside organiza- tions. The club accepted orders ranging from one to forty post- ers at a time. The posters have advertised everything from soup to nuts.” Outside organizations were charged only a small fee for the work done. Posters for clubs in school were made at a nonprofit except for the cost of materials. The members endeavored to im- prove their own commercial talents. Front Row: J. McDonald, C. Deak. Row Two: S. Carlson, G. Gris- wold, P. Lowery. Row Three: Miss Marjorie Bluhm, sponsor; J. Gas- ton, G. Asdell, R. Majewski, C. Hachler. - 41 - Voluntary Participation Groups Worked to STUDENT LIBRARIANS Glen Gray; Howard Armstrong; David Hautsch; Marsha Pelc; Jo Ann Pitstick; Maureen Bouret; Linda Lane; Donna Alex- ander; Miss Martha Nicholson, sponsor. STUDENT PROJECTIONISTS Front Row: Roger Gordon, Bob Behary, Bill Swisshelm, Don Mickels. Row Two: Gene Keil, John Erickson, Dennis Leep, Tom Curran; Mr. Arthur Gilliam, sponsor. CHESS CLUB Front Row: D. Mallett, L. Roderick, J. Scheeringa, R. Gordon, president; D. Genter, vice-president; J. Bickell, T. Hedges, T. Murphy. Row Two: E. Hendricks, G. Parker, G. Keil, P. Holli- day, J. Balog, W. Hicks, D. Hayman, Row Three: T. Curran, W. White, R. Siemion, G. Van Deraa, B. Fitzwater, S. Stojiko- vich, D. Fuller, L. Farris. - 42 - Maintain High Standards of Excellency OFFICE AIDES Front Row: J. Van Gorp, L. Cawood, C. Reczek, A. Yoder, S. Smith, B. Swarens, S. Buse, G. Geiselman, B. Thurman. Row Two: J. Gilson, Z. Border, J. Sullivan, J. McKinley, A. Vrabel, L. Murphy, D. Laucis, C. Hall, C. O’Connor, P. Oldenberg. MONITORS Front Row: P. Constantine, J. Anderson, R. Abblett, J. Billing- ham, J. Cutean, L. Angle, T. Hedges, M. Ehrhardt, F. Nichol, V. Kubisz. Row Two: M. Prepsky, M. Burroughs, M. McDermott, H. Mathews, J. Williams, R. Skertich, C. Steffey, K. Martin, Z. Ondo, Mr. Robert Day, sponsor. Row Three: R. Greger, E. Kooistra, L. Satmary, B. Starcevich, B. DeMuth, S. Gazdich, J. Mussatt, D. Miller, T. Curran, P. Holliday. BOOKSTORE STAFF Front Row: Miss Phyllis Bates, sponsor; P. Brownewell, S. Golub, C. Holcomb, F. Pavnica. Row Two: R. Shackelford, G. Wheeler, P. Cabeen, manager; J. Wimberly, E. Hamilton, P. Morton. 1 Uk ' r ffl me lii - 43 - Vocal Groups United to Present Operetta CHOIR: Front Row: A. Solberg, L. Bewley, S. McCullough, J. Kurtz, T. Hill, D. Dugan, G. Geiselman, F. Woolston, S. McGee. Row Two: B. Ward, S. Ward, J. Van Gorp, J. Brannen, J. Spie- gel, T. Ayres, J. Davis, J. Irby, C. Rupp, M. Falk; Mr. Gordon Wilder, director. Row Three: K. Jones, C. Reczek, B. Bundy, J. Richardson, S. Papay, M. Bouret, J. Delfonso, M. Ehrhardt, L. Cawood, C. Gaston, G. Wheeler. Row Four: W. Lucas, D. Bo- kich, K. Wagman, J. Gill, J. Barker, D. Carlson, D. Ritchie, R. Ingram, J. Watson, L. Reder, C. Richardson, A. Morris. TRIPLE TRIO: Front Row: Nancy Hoff, accompanist; Sharon McCullough, Gloria Wheeler, Anita Morris, Georgia Geiselman. Row Two: Marilyn Falk, Donelle Bokich, Carol Richardson, Judy Stonebraker, Judi Brannen. 44 - MADRIGALS: Front Row: Denny Dugan. Row Two: Carol Gaston, Bill McGaughey, Leslie Reder, David Carlson, Maureen Bouret, Jon Barker, Kay Wagman, Faith Woolston. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB: Front Row: K. Swan, S. Smith, M. Ezra, C. Rommelfanger, J. Erikson, L. Novosel, A. Scheeringa, P. Harrison, P. Mericle, F. Mills, C. Gordon. Row Two: D. Mon- zek, P. Brooks, B. Kurtz, C. Bundy, D. Leyba, L. Doll, J. Tatum, J. Atkins, M. Harris, J. Burley, J. Yoos, P. Sobczak, M. Planeto. Row Three: C. Dunfee, K. Young, P. Deleget, P. Sayre, T. Peters, J. Bacon, J. Wolfe, S. Croker, I. McClellan, J. Stone- braker, A. Tremse, B. Gearhart, P. Swieringa, B. Loy, M. Miller. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB: Front Row: C. Roche, B. Goins, B. Mc- Gaughey, D. Scurlock, D. Stonebraker, G. Hepburn, R. Traywick. Row Two: D. LaMantia, D. Dilts, T. Ward, R Lancaster, A. Mosely, J. Rex, G. I vers. As the 115 choral students will boast, singing was one of the many self-satisfying activities in which they could partici- pate. They learned to sing correctly and to perform a variety of musical literature. With the Glee Clubs, the senior Choir presented three con- certs - the Fall Concert, the Christmas Concert, and the Spring Concert. The Madrigals and the Triple Trio, also under the di- rection of Mr. Gordon Wilder, made their first appearances ad- ding variety to the concerts. Efforts of the two selected groups were made entirely on the members’ free time, while the Choir and Glee Clubs met during scheduled class periods. Newly organized this year and consist- ing of eleven members, the Madrigals performed poems set to lively music, or songs called Madrigals. The Madrigals and the Triple Trio, another first-year organization, performed for civic organizations, one of the first being the Kiwanis club’s lunch- eon on December 15. Soloists from the Choir along with the Madrigals and the Triple Trio displayed their vocal prowess at the regional vocal contest on January 28 at Lew Wallace high school. On March 3, six schools participated in a music festival held at Merrillville high school. Choral groups assembled from High- land, Griffith, Hobart, Calumet, Dyer, and Merrillville to per- form solo numbers but mainly to sing as part of the massed choir under the direction of Russel Mathis. Highlighting the season was the operetta, Mikado” by Gilbert and Sullivan, which combined the efforts of all the vocal groups to form the cast. SELECT BOYS: Front Row: T. Ayers, B. McGaughey, D. Dugan, G. Hepburn, R. Traywick. Row Two: R. Manno, B. Vuxinic, D. Ritchie, D. Carlson, J. Barker, A. Moseley. Band Participants Displayed New Uniforms Front Row: R. Fozkos. Row Two: R. Moore, S. Kinney, T. Million, D. Furnas, B. Vander Haar, E. Lien, B. Witherspoon. Row Three: D. Smith, P. Hendrickson, D. Rataczak, R. Moore, P. Davis, T. Blakely, N. Franks, J. Monbeck, T. Goolik, M. Pedziwiatr, D. Fuller, G. Neyhart. Row Four: D. Bateman, A. Strunk, B. Nichol, B. Roberts, B. Miller, B. Turpin, C. Heichel, E. Mayor; Mr. Edwin Kibiger, director; T. Ayers, A. Brown, J. Fuller, A. Bohanan. Today, the band is a large, well-equipped and outfitted, or- ganization. Many improvements have been made since the ori- gin of the band in September, 1953, when its organizer and di- rector, Mr. Edwin Kibiger, moved to Highland. For many years it was only a grade school group participating in various con- tests and school programs. During the past year, the band has performed for most of the civic groups and on many occasions sponsored by the town, such as the semi-centennial. Members gave the citizens of Highland many opportunities to see and hear the band as it played at all the home football and basketball games. Proudly displaying their uniforms, mem- bers entertained the football fans with half-time performances. The group played at the C hristmas and spring concerts and in some school convocations. Members can well be proud of their new and stylish uniforms, for they w ' ere obtained through the combined efforts of the band members and their parents. Each year band members became eligible for the State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in February. The concert band also participated in the Spring Band Contest. Consisting of 65 students, grades eight through twelve, the Highland concert band was directed by Mr. Kibiger. Members obtained musical accomplishments and appreciation through the performance of good band literature. Alan Brown uses the strobo tuner to tune his kettledrum. on the Football Field and at School Concerts Front Row: V. Waltz. Row Two: D. Doetschman, P. Ross, M. Huston, P. Karr, L. Hendrickson, B. DuBois, K. Soderstrom, C. Deak. Row Three: R. Wright, J. Minter, G. Moore, J. Evans, M. Ulrich, M. Boyd, E. Stan, P. Morehead, R. Bates, D. Kletzing, P. Morton, L. Casada. Row Four: J. McGee, B. Smith, B. Fitz- water, W. Norman, E. Luetzelschwab, T. Reder, H. Downing, D. Fandrei, R. Roades, A. Eriks, S. Eastham, J. Murn. Tim Blakely and Chuckie Deak use one of the sound-proof warm-up rooms to gather and apply constructive criticisms. The clarinet section works to perfect a difficult passage in an atmosphere of last-minute tension before an important game. - 47 - Drum Major with Twirlers Headed the Band. Student directors Gary Moore and Bob Witherspoon combine their talents to lead the band through a rehearsal. Majorettes Pat Morton, Chuckie Deak and Donna Doetschman and drum major Gary Moore made a flashy quartet leading the band. HHS boasted three pep bands” which played with the organized cheering block for the basketball games, urging the team to victory. The Blue Band” under the direction of Bob Witherspoon and the Gold Band” under Gary Moore, each re- presented half of the members of concert band. When the for- midable Trojans battled for victory on their home court, either the Blue or the Gold” band set a winning pace for the team with fight songs. With determination and practice, these bands learned background music for most of the cheers; working with the cheerleaders, they did their part in the Trojan tromp to victory.” The third pep band, the Away Band,” was formed through the leadership and organization of two hard-working seniors, Gary Moore and Tim Blakley. A group of select players prac- ticed extra hours so when the Trojans were visiting team they could be backed with the usual Highland enthusiasm. The mem- bers of the Away Band” were Tom Ayers, Rodney Fozkos, Roger Moore, and Jim Mum. Director Mr. Edwin Kibiger prepares the group for a public ap- pearance. - 48 - Quill and Scroll Unveiled Yearbook Cover Quill and Scroll, an international honorary organization for high school students who have excelled in journalism and pub- lication activities, was founded in the fall of 1959. It was named the Allen J. Warren Chapter of Quill and Scroll at that time in honor of the outstanding citizenship of the present high school principal. Among the activities carried out under the auspices of this organization were a soc-hop January 20, to reveal the 1961 SHIELD cover, participation in national writing contests, and the spring banquet to honor outgoing seniors working on publi- cations as well as to name new publication heads for the com- ing year. Members gave a bake sale to raise funds for the ban- quet so the individual’s cost would not be excessive. Only three members remained from last year’s club, but two juniors and eleven seniors were chosen from the TROJAN- AL and SHIELD staffs to complement the membership. Pat Adamchik, president, read the society’s goals and purposes at a candle-light initiation ceremony in the library on December 5. All members received a copy of the magazine Quill and Scroll” four times during the school year. Dean Speicher sponsored the group of 15. Presiding officers for the year were Pat Adamchik, president; Corinna Kaarlela, vice-president; Kitty Lien, secretary; and Bevra Paul, treasurer. Jo Ann Golec, Joanne Hamilton, Mary McDermott and Mary Lou Gorsich listen attentively as Pat Adamchik reads the goals and pur- poses of Quill and Scroll at initiati on. Front Row: C. Kaarlela, vice-president; K. Lien, secretary; P. Adamchik, president; B. Paul, treasurer. Row Two: P. Goolik, M. Gorsich, Mr. Dean Speicher, sponsor; B. Kozak, M. Bouret. Row Three: J. Hamilton, V. Lakatos, J. Golec, G. Moore, M. McDermott, J. McKinley, S. Ripley. - 49 - TROJANAL Informed Readers of Past, Mr. Dean Speicher, adviser; Mary McDermott, editor-in-chief (seated); Jeff Brodine, junior managing editor; and Virginia Lakatos, news editor; study a recent issue’s weak and strong points. November 25, 1958 was a significant date in the short history of the TROJANAL. because then the first paper rolled off the press. The newspaper staff, at that time, consisted of 20 enthusiastic, interested students. This year 60 students com- posed the staff with Mr. Dean Speicher as advisor. Journalism students held major positions, while 46 students worked on news reporting for the paper. This year TROJANAL is a mem- ber of the National Scholastic Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Indiana High School Press Asso- ciation, and Quill and Scroll. Editors discovered coming school events and passed on assignments to staff members; reporters interviewed students, faculty, and prominent Highlanders and then searched for lively words to make their articles sparkle; copyreaders corrected ana condensed stories. Untold other tasks fell before, between, and after these few mentioned tasks, before the inevitable, bimonth- ly sigh of relief when the TROJANAL was printed and distri- buted. Subscription cards entitling the holder to 19 issues of the TROJANAL were sold in the early part of the first semester for $1.50. A student was able to obtain a copy of the paper when it was distributed every other Friday during lunch hour for the mere punching of his subscription card. Se veral regulars” appeared in the paper. All Around School”, written oy Pat Adamchik, gave an insight into school events. Sports Smatterings”, by Mike Prepsky, was an informal editorial on phases of sports not covered in news stories. The Shadow” carried a description and silhouette of a well-known boy and a girl, ommitting only the names, and Senior Spot- light” featured interviews accompanied by pictures of various seniors. Donelle Bokich, copyreader; Janada Radford, feature editor; Mary Lou Gorsich, typing editor; Judie McKinley, copy editor; and Judi Brannen, copyreader; work late to meet their deadlines. Looking for sports pictures, Pat McShane, head photographer; Ron Manno, sports editor; Bill Swisshelm, photographer; and Mike Prepsky, sports columnist; select material for the next issue. - 50 - Present, and Future Events in 19 Issues Pat Zeman, subscription manager; Janet Anderson, exchange editor; and Maureen Bouret, advertising manager; help Peggy Goolik, distribution manager, prepare the January 27 issue for sales. Corinna Kaarlela, classroom news editor, and Barbara Kozak, business manager, watch cartoonist John Erickson’s creation grow as Jim Deleget, cartoonist, mentally hunts for an inspir- ation. REPORTERS: Front Row: P. Krucik, G. Sheffield, G. Wheeler, K. Miles, S. Sutherin, L. Bewley. Row Two: J. Hall, J. Austgen, S. Smith, B. Paul, C. O’Connor, J. Dust, C. Richardson, M. Parker. Row Three: J. Miller, J. Hamilton, P. Adamchik, R. Gordon, J. Barenie, C. Yates, K. Lien, L. Murphy, D. Laucis, J. Golec. Countless Hours of Hard Work, Fun and Working as copywriters, junior class members Judi Brannen, Gloria Wheeler, Donelle Bokich and Sue Ripley, add ’ ' spice to SHIELD headlines as they enthusiastically meet their final dead- line. Linda Murphy types up an index page while Kay Wagman, index editor, checks her progress and Maureen Bouret, typing editor, waits for the answer to a question and further instruc- tions. MINOR POSITION HOLDERS: Front Row: P. Primich, L. Colins, P. Krucik. Row Two: M. Gorsich, J. Austgen, M. Ehrhardt, J. Hall, J. Phelps, P. Zeman. Row Three: B. Kozak, Z. Border, J. Radford, A. Vrabel, J. Dust, L. Border. - 52 - Frustrations Produced the 1961 SHIELD SHIELD was a best-seller last year and with good reason. The end of the beginning” began a tradition and reputation difficult to maintain. This standard provided a difficult chal- lenge for the 1960-61 staff of approximately 40 people who worked on layout, copywriting, photography, business and typing. Columbia Press Association and National Scholastic Yearbook Association awarded the I960 book first place rat- ings, and it received a second class rating from National Scho- lastic Press Association. The 1961 SHIELD received honor even before its publication. Artmaster Yearbooks, Incorporated, printer of the book, choose it to be used as a national sample and the colored picture for an advertising booklet cover. Two weeks at the High School Journalism Institute at Indiana University, made possible by the proceeds of last year’s autograph dance, provided a fun-filled and educational vacation for publication heads and assistants during the summer. Stu- dents lucky enough to attend the institute received instruction in various phases of publication work - layout, copy writing, editing ana business management - and participated in work- shops which gave them a clearer insight into the actual com- piling of a publication. Quill and Scroll sponsored a dance January 20 to unveil the SHIELD cover, and, after distribution of books in May, an autograph dance gave students an on the-spot opportunity to locate friends ana collect John Hancocks.” As a memory book, as a reference for future years, and providing a good public relations medium for HHS by show- ing what the school is, has, does and offers this was how the SHIELD served the school. The -staff attempted to give a comprehensive accurate historical record of the year, and re- present the student body and administration in their respective activities. SHIELD heads JoAnn Golec, copy editor; Patty Peterson, lay- out and art editor; and Bevra Paul, editor-in-chief; scan year- books for ideas and get helpful hints from Mr. Dean Speicher, adviser. Business staff members Mary Ann Ulrich, Pat Adamchik and Joanne Hamilton, who kept the 1961 SHIELD ' S budget in the black,” confer with Judi Miller on layout of the advertisement section. Photography staff heads (seated) Gary Moore and Bob With- erspoon study the results of their efforts while sports heads Mike Burroughs and Harry Slamkowski collect basketball ac- tion shots. - 53 - Front Row: P. Peterson, C. Hall, J. Hall, P. Goolik, varsity cap- tain. Row Two: B. Brannen, M. Mackenzie, Miss Marjorie Bluhm, sponsor; L. Jones, vice-president; C. Kaarlela, secretary; J. Golec, president; P. Karlson, treasurer; Miss Martha Nicholson, sponsor; C. Parker, JV captain; A. Morris. Row Three: C. Scheeringa, C. Rupp, L. Elman, S. Sutherin, P. Adamchik, K. Martin, K. Lien, L. Reder, E. Stan, L. Murphy, A. Yoder, V. Pope, S. Buse, C. Reczek, C. Mann, M. Gorsich, K. McCarthy. Row Four: L. Colins, S. Minch, C. Hough, G. Sheffield, V. Lakatos, M. McDermott, P. Zeman, M. Ehrhardt, J. Sullivan, B. Kozak, P. Swieringa, E. Stan, J. Dust, S. Raduenzel, D. Doetschman, K. Callaway, P. Boersma. Row Five: M. Haralovich, P. Brannen, C. Jarchow, J. Austgen, S. Bassett, D. Alexander, S. Wiley, K. Smith, S. Hallead, J. Miller, D. Bokich, J. Brannen, V. Kubiz, M. Hamilton, P. McDermott, C. Mengeling, K. Carrico, L. Bew- ley. Row Six: S. Ferczok, S. Marion, S. Decker, M. Robinette, S. Ripley, M. Parker, C. O’Connor, K. Miles, D. Lauds, M. Hart, J. Quinn, S. Wynkoop, J. Anderson, M. Huston, P. Cabeen, N. Clark. Row Seven: L. Wagman, K. Swiderski, L. McGregor, L. Lane, S. Smith, S. Papay, S. Kinney, M. Lomberger, M. Jaku- bielski, A. Skertich, A. Solberg, G. Wheeler, M. Falk, B. Costner, K. Tatum, C. Mutke, N. Shackleford, T. Peters, M. Harris. Row Eight: A. Anton, V. DeVries, M. Anderson, J. Gill, P. Patterson, K. Swatts, A. Tremse, H. Mosora, J. Bacon, M. Pelc, R. Vaughn, M. Kristoff, J. Kurtz, L. Doll, L. Schwerin, M. Rotz, L. Gambini, P. Primich, C. Dunfee, J. Spiegel. Row Nine: B. Swarens, A. Weaver, V. Sebestan, P. Constantine, J. Regnier, C. Nolen, J. Richardson, S. Curran, M. Ulrich, N. Jarmula, J. Radford, S. McCormack, M. Fladeland, C. Smith, J. Horvath, M. Miller, N. Krizman, J. Gaston, B. Thurman. Row Ten: A. Tatu, K. Shearer, L. LaMantia, M. Jeffries, P. Rogus, W. Marion, I. Krizman, K. Abblett, J. Smith, L. Schmidt, P. Deleget, P. Heim, K. Ashton, M. Benesh, J. Wood, M. Mengeling, C. Richardson, F. Nichol, L. Angle. Row Eleven: B. Kurtz, S. Barney, M. White, E. Ham- ilton, M. Eaton, S. Bewley, M. Boyd, C. Goode, L. Cawood, L. McGregor. - 54 - Screaming Boosters Inspired Team Support Booster Club’s key words this past year were, Go you Tro- jans and win this game!” These words best descr ibed tne club’s main objectives— to support the school athletic events, foster school spirit, and support the cheerleaders both financially and enthusiastically. This was evident during the I960 sectionals when the club shared the honor with the basketball team and cheerleaders of receiving the Sportsmanship trophy. Since its founding in 1957, Booster Club has traditionally sponsored the Homecoming dance and queen candidates. Be- cause of the efforts of committee chairmen and members, the dance and the preceeding activities were successful in honoring the football team the Homecoming queen, and her court. Noticeable throughout Highland were the products of the club’s fund-raising drive. Members were required to sell the blue and white Highland Trojan license plates which have decorated at least 200 cars of HHS boosters. The profits were used for the Homecoming dance and later year functions. Booster Club strove to build its members into a uniform cheering block. It was a source of pride and provided a sense of achievement to those girls who participated. The block consisted of 100 members clad in blue and gold capes. This brought num- erous compliments to the club, its officers, JoAnn Golec, presi- dent; Leslie Tones, vice-president; Corinna Kaarlela, secretary; and Pat Karlson, treasurer; its sponsors, Miss Martha Nichol- son and Miss Marjorie Bluhm, and the school as a whole. JoAnn Golec and Peg Goolik sew Booster Block capes for games. Peggy Goolik, Carolyn Hall, Janet Hall and Patty Peterson prepare shakers to cheer the basketball team at the sectionals. Varsity cheerleaders guide the block in supporting the basket- ball team during the tension of the Morton game halftime. - 55 - t Ever New Ever Modern SPORTS Highland High’s athle tic program looked toward the future by being geared to the ever changing growth of the student body and school. Last fall the football players ran proudly onto their own field, not a borrowed one. The newly acquired uniforms and brand new football field gave the players a swelling inner pride in Highland which drove the gridders” on to victory. While the padded players” battered their heads together, the harriers” sprinted onto victory at their meets. As the sea- son came to a close, the football players and the extremely suc- cessful cross country boys looked ahead to a prosperous basket- ball season. If you’ve ever looked over your shoulder from the new foot- ball field, you’ll have caught a glimpse of the gym, looming on the horizon, where modemess is also expressed. The spacious- ness gave one an inward certainty of victory over any invader. Modern facilities for the players urged them to conquer. With the appearance of spring, a new array of sports be- came popular. Everyone-teams and spectators, alike— have brought pres- tige to the sports traditions newly established at Highland High School. Boys swung bats, practiced pitching, ran hurdles, and leaped over the high jump in their individual specialities. Fight on Highland High School. . .win or lose we’ll cheer you, we love you just the same.” Harriers Close Out Season with 4-6 Record Front Row: Tom Swisher, Lowell Boswell, Dick Skertich, John Popovich. Row Two: Mr. Merlin Clinkenbeard, coach; Russell Gor- don, Jody Stofko, Mike Huetten, Bill Queer. Highland’s Cross Country squad in its third year of compe- tition while dipping below .500 for the year, finished in third place at the conference meet behind Gary Wirt and Merrillville. Coach Merlin Clinkenbeard’s leading Harrier was Russ Gordon who consistently led the HHS squad, followed by Jody Stofko, Lowell Boswell, and Jerry Davis. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY OPP. HHS Hammond Morton 27 27 Lowell 61 19 Portage 27 28 Gary Edison 34 26 River Forest, Dyer 18, 23 63 Griffith, Gary Wirt 38, 27 23 Merrillville 27 36 30 Morton 28 Leading Trojan Harrier, Russ Gordon, warms up for an important Golfers Get First Conference Title Shot With Rich Abblett and Jay Cee winner Ron Quigg back to lead the Trojan golfers, things looked bright on the Highland greens. Coach Bob Royer, who took over this year for Sam Sopp as golf coach, found an experienced squad losing only one man from last year’s team which compiled an impressive 17-5 record. Veteran team leaders Ron Quigg and Rich Abblett averaged 42 strokes per nine holes in the I960 season with Jerry Woodfdl, John Starcevich, and Charles Steffy averaging about 45 strokes per nine holes. Ron Quigg shot the I960 low of 37 on the Lake Hills course. This year’s team consisted of Rich Abblett, Ron Quigg, John Starcevich, and Charles Steffey with Mickey Blink and Mike Steffey alternating as fifth man Last year the team finished in the top ten in the lake county sectionals at LaPorte. During the past summer two of Highland’s golfers placed high in tournament play, demonstrating the team’s overall ability. Rich Abblett took second place in the under-eighteen division in Gary where the winner shot a record 4 under par of 67. And Ron Quigg received a three-day, all-expense paid, vacation at Purdue as the Lake County representative in the state finals of the Jay Cee tournament. Going into the last day Ron was tied for second place and, except for trouble on the last three holes of the final eighteen, would have been one of Indiana’s four re- presentatives to the huge national Jay Cee tourney held in Iowa. However, he did finish seventh in the state. Junior Mickey Blink and sophomore Mike Steffey, both of whom averaged between 45 and 50, gave the team a fifth man capable of keeping the team average low and coach Royer an experienced nucleus on which to build next year’s squad. SCHEDULE HIGHLAND VS: April Hammond Tech and Clark 6 Lew Wallace 10 Horace Mann 11 Dyer Central 13 Hammond Tech and Crown Point 17 Hammond High and Morton 18 Hobart 20 Hammond Morton 24 Dyer Invitational at Lake Hills 28 May Gary Wirt and Portage 1 Hobart 2 Crown Point 4 ♦East Gary and Lowell 8 ♦Gary Edison and Merrillville 11 LaPorte Invitational 12 ♦Griffith and Lowell 15 ♦Merrillville and Dyer Central 18 ♦Conference Meets Mr. Robert Royer, coach; Mickey Blink, Rich Abblett, Ron Quigg, John Starcevich, Charles Steffey. Golf leaders Ron Quigg and Rich Abblett compare strategy in preparation for match with Swede Carlsen’s Tech Tigers. - 59 - Front Row: J. Irby, A. Manno, H. Yoos, B. Skelly, J. Newell, T. Hedges, J. Monbeck, J. Watson. Row Two: A. Moseley, T. Gar- bett, G. Brant, R. Manno, M. Burroughs, B. Geyer, J. Brodine, B. Vuxinic, H. Downing, T. Biondi; D. Stonebraker, manager. Row Three: G. Feliccia, manager; P. Holliday, R. Gregor, J. Starcevich, B. Richardson, W. Norman, J. Smothers, E. Mau- rushes, C. Darnell, G. Gray, B. DeMuth, D. Miller, T. Topor; L. Warchus, manager. Row Four: S. Gazdich, manager; R. Colby, manager; Mr. Randy Sheets, coach; R. Quigg, C. Steffey, B. Ellis, C. Puntillo, B. Skertich, J. Thomas, D. Fandrei, H. Mathews, D. Messner; Mr. Kenneth Sypult, coach; Mr. Donn Kaupke, coach. Gridmen Finish Fast for 3-6 Season Mark End Tom Topor (81) reaches for a pass on Edison’s ten-yard Jeff Brodine (21) claims yardage on Highland’s power play.” line. - 60 - VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OPP. HHS ♦Griffith 0 6 Dyer 21 0 Crown Point 34 13 Penn High 19 12 Clark 13 7 Lowell 13 9 T. F. South 34 7 Gary Edison 19 25 Gary Wirt 6 20 Hammond Tech Calumet Conference Football-o-rama 0 21 VARSITY FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PLAYER T.D. P.A.T. TOTAL Brodine 5 30 DeMuth 4 — 24 Quigg 1 10 16 Burroughs 2 — 12 Watson 2 — 12 Manno 2 12 Messner 1 — 6 Smothers 1 6 Onrushing end Joe Smothers (83) makes a feverish try to block Edison’s punt. Poor Start Blamed on Inexperienced Backs. They’re in a hole; now, if we can only hold. A penalty? I’ll .... YOU! Get out there. You’d think we could get a break just once. - 61 - New Field Inaugurated with Trojan Win Jeff Brodine (21) drops back to pass as Bill DeMuth (24) blocks an aggressive Edison defensive player. Harry Mathews (74), blocking, leads Bill DeMuth (24) on sweep around right end in the Trojans’ come-from-behind win over Edison. Trojan gridders, who formed the second heaviest line in the Calumet Region (averaging 225 pounds per man), were un- able to produce an effective offense until the last three games. The backfield, which included three-year veteran Mike Bur- roughs and two-year veteran Jim Watson, scored 120 points dur- ing the year, 66 in the last three games. GRIFFITH- In the Calumet Conference Football-o-Rama, the Trojans struck fast on a 26-yard pass from Jim Watson to Mike Burroughs in the opening minutes and managed to hang on for a 6-0 victory. DYER- Pass defense proved to be the chink in Highland’s armor as the Indians scored in the second and third quarters on 77 and 49-yard pass plays. Their final tally came on an interception of a last-minute, desperation earning a 21-0 HHS loss. CROWN POINT- Bulldog speed was the undo- ing factor at Crown Point field as the hosts scored three times in the first quarter and claimed a 34-13 win. Touchdowns: Wat- son (1), Brodine (l). PENN TOWNSHIP- Down two touch- downs in the fourth quarter, Trojans’ Joe Smothers blocked a punt and ran 52 yards for HHS’s first score. Moments later Mike Burroughs took a pass from Jim Watson and ran 66 yards to produce a 12-all tie. But Trojan rally ended when Penn’s Larry Vander Heyden intercepted a Highland pass and went 27 yards for the final tally as Penn won 19-12. CLARK- Jeff Brodine’s first-half touchdown proved fruit- less as Clark scored twice in the second half to win 14-7. LOW- ELL- Ron Quigg recovered a blocked Lowell punt to score the Trojans’ only touchdown as the Devils downed HHS 12-9. T.F. SOUTH found itself completely outclassed as it fell 34-7, ex- tending the Trojan losing string to six games. Touchdowns: DeMuth (1). GARY EDISON- In the first game on Highland’s new field, the Trojans scored three times in the fourth quarter to record their first victory 25-19. Touchdowns: DeMuth (2), Brodine (1), Messner (l). GARY WIRT- In the mud at Gary, Jeff Brodine and Bill DeMuth combined efforts for two quick touchdowns in the first quarter producing the second varsity win 20-6. To uchdowns: DeMuth (1), Brodine (l), Manno (l). HAMMOND TECH- In the long-awaited homecoming the Tro- jans scored in the first, second and fourth quarters to claim its last victory with a 21-0 win before Queen Linda Bewley and her court. Touchdowns: Brodine (1), Manno (2). Highland halfback Jeff Brodine is thrown for a loss as Blazer linemen red dog” to break up play in first quarter action. - 62 - Junior Varsity football’s Chuck Yates applies a neck-tie tackle to Fullback Carl Topor heads around left end against arch-rival bring down a driving ball carrier (number 11) on HHS’ new Griffith during the JV’s heartbreaking 20-0 loss. field. JV’s Aquire Experience with 2-8 Record JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL OPP. HHS Chesterton 38 0 Hammond High 7 0 7 0 Hobart 7 13 Lowell 14 7 Griffith 20 0 Munster 7 0 Whiting 27 7 T. F. South 25 32 East Chicago Washington 14 7 Lacking in both size and experience, the junior varsity foot- ball squad developed quickly enough to give Hammond High and Rensselaer two close, hard-fougnt games, but lost each time by identical 7-0 scores. Although the young Trojans were beaten rather badly in their first game, they were playing the Chester- ton varsity which was composed mainly of juniors and seniors. This season’s JV team, led by Carl Topor and A1 Manno - brothers of varsity team members - and Bod Skelly in the back- field with Lannie Wells and Rich Spickert leading the Trojanite linemen, never gave up even when losing. The junior Trojans won two of 10 games but held strong East Chicago Washington and Hammond High teams to one-touchdown victories. The sea- son’s high point came in the final two games as a 32-25 victory over T.F. South and the close 14-7 loss to East Chicago Wash- ington. Coach Bob Day felt that the first losses were due mainly to inexperience, as many of the freshmen boys had never competed in organized football previously, and that the game with Chest- erton’s varsity (38-0, Chesterton) might have been much closer had it been played at a later date. The boys, however, showed great spirit and teamwork throughout the season, which is half the battle in football, and all are eagerly awaiting next year and a shot at making the varsity traveling squad. The JV will return almost completely intact next season, as over fiftyper cent of the players were freshmen, and will loose only a few boys to varsity play - the dream of every JV squad member. - 63 - Vuxinic Shanklin Win Conference Honors VARSITY WRESTLING SQUAD: Front Row: D. LaMantia, R. Two: R. Manno, G. Feliccia, P. Holliday, L. Satmary, T. Garbett, Patterson, B. Vuxinic, T. Swisher, S. Shanklin, B. Goins. Row H. Yoos. Senior Pete Holliday, 11-3 for season, lost a questionable decision in the final Cal Con- ference match to take second. Junior Steve Shanklin posted a 10-4 season record, captured a Cal Conference first, and looks forward to his senior year. Gather yr’ rosebuds while ye may,” was senior Bob Vuxinic’s motto as he grabbed conference first and impressive 10-4 record. - 64 - Lack of Experience Results in 3-10 Season VARSITY WRESTLING SCHEDULE OPP. HHS Dyer 31 21 Clark 34 14 Morton 43 5 Crown Point 39 11 Penn High 48 11 Portage 14 30 Tolleston 38 12 Merrillville 32 16 Lowell 31 11 Edison 23 21 Hammond Tech 14 36 Hammond High 25 18 Wrestling - the only sport in which every boy, regardless of his size, has a chance to win - has been at Highland only two years and is gaining rapidly in popularity .... Thirty-five enthusiastic eighth graders wonted out three nights per week after the season’s end in preparation for next year; this year’s squad had 22 meets-12 varsity and 10 junior varsity plus two tournaments. Finally the new wrestling mat arrived, after a tedious wait, and HHS had its first of three home meets. The Trojans met a good Portage team and claimed their first win of the year with a score of 30-14, ending their five-game losing stretch. As the Trojan team tied for third with Merrillville, behind Lowell and Gary Edison, in the Calumet Conference meet, sen- ior Bob Vuxinic and junior Steve Shanklin copped first place conference honors for their respective classes of 138 and 112 ounds. Heavyweight Pete Holliday earned a second place in is class as he lost the championship match in a double over- time on a questionable decision. After absorbing five early season defeats as the younger boys and first year wrestlers gained experience, the Trojans sud- denly came to life with a 30-14 victory over Portage. A narrow two-point loss to Gary Edison, the second ranked team in the conference, set the stage for the 36-14 win over Hammond Tech. In the last game of the year, before a large home crowd, the grapplers forced Hammond High to make an all-out effort be- fore the Trojans fell 25-18 in a close match. Seniors Bob Vuxinic (10-2-2), Ron Manno (7-4), Pete Hol- liday (10-3), and junior Steve Shanklin (8-4) led the matmen through their 3-10 season, while next year Coach Day hopes to rely upon Shanklin, A1 Manno (6-5), Tom Garbett (6-7) and Dean LaMantia. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING SQUAD: Front Row: B. Zimmerman, A. Manno, C. Roche, P. Snearly, B. McGaughey, D. Dugan, B. Knight. Row Two: D. Scurlock, B. Geyer, T. Blakely, B. Ellis, E. Hendricks, H. Marsh, S. Blink. - 65 - Jerry Mussatt (32), on a first half scoring binge of 22 points, adds another tally with an easy lay-in against Hammond Morton. Trojans Finish 7-14, After maintaining a .500 record for the first two-thirds of the season, the Trojan team lost its last nine games, which in- cluded three conference losses causing it to fall from first place to a tie for third in the final conference standings. Marked by misfortune, the season saw starters Tom Topor and Mike Prepsky forced to drop out as a result of injuries. The final blow came in the Morton game when scoring ace Jerry Mussatt received a painful hip injury which caused him to miss the last six regular season contests. Although the season began with a 57-43 loss to Hammond Tech, under the guidance or Coach Randy Sheets the Trojans came back three nights later with a 63-58 victory over Concord in which Jerry Mussatt scored 30 points, high for the season. After a seven point loss to Griffith and a five point win over Dyer on two successive nights, came a 48-44 victory over Por- tage for Highland’s second conference win of the year. Follow- ing a one point loss at Chesterton the Trojans, with Jerry Mus- satt scoring 22 points to take game scoring honors, defeated Rensselaer, avenging last year’s only regular season loss. With the 62-49 loss to Lebanon the boys took a much-needed Christ- mas vacation. On their first outing of the new year at the Gary Edison Tournament, the Trojans upset the host Blazers 44-42 before bowing 59-42 to Morton in the final game. Returning to con- ference play at Lowell, the var sity downed the Red Devils 61- 49 to take sole possession of first place in the conference. The hard-fought victory over Crown Point (73-55) raised the season mark to 7-5 before the tables turned and the Highlanders lost nine straight: to De Motte (55-53); Hobart (86-66) even though John Starcevich scored 24 points for his career high; Morton (66- 60), East Gary (73-58), Culver M. A. (50-44), T.F. South (57- 54), Merrillville (69-60), Gary Wirt (72-55), and East Chicago Roosevelt (56-44) in the sectionals to end the year with a 7-14 record. John Starcevich (31) and Bill DeMuth (35) battle under the basket for an all-important rebound against T. F. South’s Rebels. - 66 - Tie for Conference Third with 4-4 Record VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE OPP. HHS Hammond Tech 57 43 Concord 58 63 Griffith 54 47 Dyer 39 44 Portage 44 48 Chesterton 35 34 36 39 62 49 Gary Edison 42 44 Morton 59 42 Lowell 49 61 Crown Point 55 73 DeMotte 55 53 Hobart 85 66 Morton 66 61 East Gary 73 58 Culver Military Academy 50 44 T. F. South 57 54 Merrillville 69 60 Gary Wirt 72 55 East Chicago Roosevelt 56 44 Gary Edison Holiday Tournament INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PLAYER Eg- FGA. Ft. FT A Total Mussatt 110 273 44 67 264 Starcevich. .. 106 272 43 89 255 Miller 65 165 30 54 160 Fandrei 54 155 20 33 128 Newell 41 150 21 41 103 Armstrong 12 46 21 32 45 Curran 12 31 3 6 27 Smith 8 27 8 17 24 Topor 6 24 10 18 22 Prepsky 6 23 10 17 22 Darnell 8 19 1 5 17 Brodine 4 10 1 8 9 Smothers 2 9 2 4 6 DeMuth 1 16 2 6 4 In Center: A. Schaller, manager; D. Boyd, manager; Mr. Roland Sheets, coach; G. Novak, manager. Clockwise: M. Prepsky (hold- ing ball), J. Newell, D. Fandrei, J. Starcevich, D. Miller, J. Mussatt. B. DeMuth, T. Toper, T. Curran, H. Armstrong. - 67 - JV Displays High Desire with 11-6 Year JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE OPP. HHS Hammond Tech 31 14 Concord 34 35 Griffith 40 44 Dyer 29 32 Portage 33 21 Chesterton 22 26 Rensselaer 36 39 Lowell 44 35 Crown Point 28 46 DeMotte 27 42 Hobart 41 26 Morton 32 40 East Gary 25 35 Culver Military Academy.. 47 33 T. F. South 31 38 Merrillville 45 29 Gary Wirt 29 32 Junior varsity competition, largely overshadowed by varsity enthusiasm, provided the training ground and experience nec- essary for next year’s highlighted team; it also produced such players as Curt Darnell, Dave Smith, Joe Smothers and Jeff Bro- dine, who saw limited varsity action at the season’s end. JV players also learned new patterns and styles of ball while as freshmen and in grade school they were mainly interested in fundamentals. Teams that practice side by side during the course of a sea- son naturally develop an intense rivalry, and this year’s varsity and JV were no exceptions. Since the younger boys couldn’t actually compete with the varsity on the floor, they vied with won-lost records: JV won the annual contest by posting an 11-6 record. The junior Trojans with Curt Darnell, Joe Smothers, Ed Maurushes and Mike Vrable alternating on the front line had a definite height advantage in almost every game. When teamed with speedy Jeff Brodine, Dave Smith ana Jim Katona as guards, they had the necessary winning combination. Dave Smith, averaging 9.7 points per game led the junior varsity in scoring with the remaining members of the first seven all scoring between five and seven points per game. After losing the season opener to Hammond Tech’s Tigers, the TV’s scored three straight victories over Concord (35-34), Griffith (44-40), and Dyer (32-29), for their longest winning streak of the season. By Christmas the young Trojans had com- piled a respectable 5-2 record. During the last half of the year, they continued their winning ways by taking four of their first six games before the long awaited trip to Culver Military Aca- demy where they fell 47-33. In their last three outings the Tro- jans managed two wins, which included a 32-29 squeaker in the season ender at Gary Wirt. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front Row: A. Schaller, manager; D. Boyd, manager; Mr. Kenneth Sypult, coach; G. Novak, manager. Row Two: M. Vrabel, J. Smothers, H. Slam- kowski, J. Brodine, J. Katona, S. Landis, D. Howard, D. Smith, D. Stamper, B. Behary, C. Darnell, S. Stojkovich, E. Maurushes. - 68 - Freshmen Show Potential with 16-3 Mark FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: Front Row: B. Burroughs, mana- ger; Mr. Merlin Clinkenbeard, coach; D. Stonebraker, manager. Row Two: J. Rushin, J. Prepsky, P. McShane, K. Fandrei, M. Planert, M. Pedziwiatr, C. Topor, E. Malachowski, L. Carlson, L. Wells, J. Hardesty, H. Murphy. EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL: Front Row: P. Lowery, mana- ger; Mr. Donn Kaupke, coach; G. Boswinkle, manager. Row Two: T. Pavnica, D. Downing, C. Wagner, J. Gaston, B. Rench, S. Young, D. Clark, H. Withrow, R. Majewski, A. Jones, L. Landis, G. Roderick, V. Gurley. Sophomore pitcher A1 Mosely seems to be pondering instructions he has just received from head baseball coach Merlin Clinken- beard. Trojan baseball fans, disappointed with last year’s results, saw only one returning regular, senior second baseman John Cutean, since first sacker Gary Moore decided not to come out and veterans Mike Burroughs and Greg Parker were unable to participate. With a large number of underclassmen on the squad, coach Merlin Clinkenbeard substituted frequently to give all the boys a chance to prove themselves. To do this he used two boys al- ternately at every position in the infield with Roger Moore and Carl Harris at third, Doug Stamper and A1 Manno at short, John Cutean and Tony Biondi at second, Bill DeMuth and Carl Topor at first and Ron Manno and Chuck Yates behind the plate. Since graduation claimed last year’s front-line pitchers Pat Pope and Dick Johnson, sophomores Allan Mosely and Dave Smith and senior Dick Skertich shared mound duties this year, while Tony Reyna, Harold Downing, Jim Katona, Larry Carl- son, and Mike Cook roamed Highland’s outfields. Crown Point was the scene of the season opener on April 10 followed by Highland’s home opener with perennial power- house Hammond High on April 11. The men of Troy’s first conference game found the always-tough Griffith Panthers play- ing Highland’s Masephol field, followed in quick succession by conference opponents Portage, Merrilville, and Dyer. After a short rest from conference warfare, during which time they play- ed Western Division opponent Hammond Morton on the Gov- ernors’ home field. The Trojans journeyed to East Gary and be- gan the last half of their conference schedule which included games with Lowell and Gary Wirt at Highland, and Gary Edi- son on the Blazer diamond. With eight conference games plus five Western Division teams the Trojans’schedule was well fil- led, but coach Clinkenbeard managed to squeeze in independent Crown Point, Chesterton and T. F. North to give the Highland team the roughest schedule possible. Lack of Experience Caused Dim Hopes for Front Row: R. Manno, D. Smith, J. Cutean, D. Stamper, R. Moore, H. Downing, M. Cook, J. Hardesty, T. Reyna. Row Two: A. Manno, A. Mosely, L. Carlson, D. Skertich, B. DeMuth, C. Topor, C. Yates, T. Biondi, J. Katona, C. Harris; Mr. Merlin Clinkenbeard, coach. - 70 - VARSITY SCHEDULE HIGHLAND VS: April Hammond Clark 7 Crown Point 10 Hammond High 11 Whiting 14 Hammond Tech 17 ♦Griffith 21 ♦Portage 25 ♦Merrillville 28 May ♦Dyer 2 Hammond Morton 4 ♦East Gary 9 Chesterton 10 ♦Lowell 12 T. F. North 15 ♦Edison 16 ♦Wirt 19 ♦Calumet Conference Games Third sacker Carl Harris gets ready to field a grounder in warm up drill before home game on Highland’s muddy Masepohl field. First Division Finish in Cal - Conference Coach Clinkenbeard signals catcher Ron Manno to hold it up coming into third during 5-1 loss to the Hammond Wildcats. Veteran second baseman Johnny Cutean gets set for first pitch in opening day loss to Hammond High on the Trojan home turf. - 71 - Thinclads Look to Conference Meet With VARSITY SCHEDULE HIGHLAND VS: April Lowell and Griffith 5 East Gary and Dyer Central 12 Portage and Merrillville 18 Gary Wirt and Gary Edison 25 May Rensselaer Relays 2 Hammond Morton 5 Calumet Conference Meet 9 Sectional Meet 12 FRESHMEN SCHEDULE HIGHLAND VS: April Griffith and Lowell 5 May Merrillville (Reserves) 1 Hammond Morton 5 Freshmen Relays at Griffith 18 Senior Dan Miller hands the baton to team mate Dennis Fandrei for fourth leg of mile relay event at Lowell. Gene Spichard, one of Coach Kaupke’s promising juniors, seems to be suspended in mid-air during broad jump competition. State finalist Jerry Mussatt shows high jump form that rated him a fifth place in the state in his first year of competition. Hopes to Improve Last Year’s 4-2 Record Front Row: T. Schuur, D. Smith, T. Garbett, D. Patterson, D. Fandrei, B. Skelly, T. Ayres. Row Two: G. Spichard , J. Brodine, J. Irby, J. Davis, H. Slamkowski, H. Mathews, T. Swisher, R. Gor- don. Row Three: Mr. Donn Kaupke, coach; J. Bullock, J. Thomas, J. Mussatt, J. Smothers, G. Gray, W. Norman, D. Miller, B. Skertich, L. Boswell, T. Halfman, G. Kyle. Although primarily composed of underclassmen, the track team showed promise for the future. The only area which didn’t use underclassmen was the hurdles where senior Jerry Irby dom- inated competition. Last year he and Bill Richardson shared sec- ond spot behind graduated Wayne Clark. Led by slender Jerry Mussatt, who placed second in the sectional and fifth in the state high jump last year and junior Dennis Fandrei, one of the better milers in the region, the Tro- jans hoped to capture two events. In the field competition (high jump, pole vault, shot put, and broad jump) junior Joe Smothers was the number one man in the shot put and broad jump while Tom Ayers was front runner in the pole vault. Sophomore Dave Smith ran a close third in the high jump behind seniors Jerry Mussatt and Glenn Gray. John Bullock, who ran the 440 as number one man, a position which he shared with senior Dan Miller; Jeff Brodine, who ran the 100 and 200; and Tom Garbett in the 880 rounded out the contingent of underclassmen. Coach Donn Kaupke’s mile and half-mile relay teams, which had Joe Thomas, Bob Skelly, Jeff Brodine, and Bob Skertich on the half-mile team with Dennis Fandrei, Dan Miller, John Bul- lock and Russ Gordon on the mile team, again competed in the Rensselaer relays in the B Division (relay teams were di- vided according to school enrollment and years of competition) on May 2. Senior hurdler Jerry Irby sails over on way to a second place finish in 120-yard high hurdle event in Lowell meet. Cheerleaders Urged Fans to Support Teams VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Patty Peterson, Carolyn Hall, Janet Hall; Peggy Goolik, captain. JV CHEERLEADERS: (front to back) Cathy Parker, Anita Morris, Bobbie Brannen, Mel MacKenzie. EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS: Peggy Brannen, Carol McCarthy, Linda Colins, Judy Taylor. Cheerleaders have become an almost indespensible part of high school football and basketball. Leading the students in backing the team, they had the power of creating or destroying school spirit and good sportsmanship among the spectators. The 12 HHS cheerleaders this year again took upon themselves the task of guiding the students in loudly expressing encouragement to the team, and win or lose, patting them on the back” for their efforts. It was not easy to be or become a cheerleader. In the spring a committee of Booster Club, Student Council, and faculty mem- bers selected four cheerleaders from the 20-some girls that tried out in each division. Alternates were also chosen, who replaced any cheerleader who may have been inconvenienced. The var- sity cheerleaders made use of this practice when Carolyn Hall in- jured her knee. Janada Radford stepped in and substituted for Carolyn while she recuperated. All girls maintained a C average. If the average slipped below a C, the girl was suspended for six weeks or until her grades again supported a C average. Over 900 cheerleaders attended the statewide fourteenth An- nual Cheerleaders’ conference at Indiana University. Miss Mar- tha Nicholson, faculty sponsor, drove four varsity cheerleaders to Bloomington in early November for this activity-packed day. I.U. cheerleaders performed; Jeanie Lee Originals, manufacturer of cheerleading outfits in Goshen, Indiana, presented a style show, and the cheerleaders participated in a huge scale cheer- leading contest. Labor Day marked the date for valuable pre-season training for varsity girls. They rode in the biggest parade Whiting has ever had and yelled cheers from a decorated car in a motorcade with other cheerleaders. Cheerleaders bought their own outfits which were theirs to keep and care for. Purchased by the Booster Club, the sweaters were kept for use in the coming years. - 74 - Lettermen Sponsored Work Day in the Fall Lettermen’s Club was organized in 1959 with the aid of sponsors, Mr. Kenneth Svpult and Mr. Roland Sheets To aid in making a better school and help with any school activities.” Eligibility for membership was determined by participation in various sports with each sport having its own requisite. Tom Topor was elected president, while Dan Miller served as vice-president, and Mike Burroughs again assumed the post of secretary-treasurer. Order was maintained at meetings by Pete Holliday, sergeant-at-arms. Work Day in October was the first fund raising project for the club. An announcement in the school and local news- paper notified citizens that members of the club would be avail- able for any maintenance or clean-up work. Residents were most cooperative by calling for appointments. Several groups worked at chores such as window washing, cleaning basements, raking leaves, and washing and polishing cars. Voluntary donations were made to the organization. Ushering and passing out programs at basketball games was another service rendered to the school. Lettermen also lined the entry-way as the basketball team came on the floor for warm-up practice. They proudly displayed their sweaters and jackets as they made a vivid border around the cheering block during sectionals. April 7 marked the highlight of the Lettermen’s social acti- vities; the long-awaited semi-formal finally arrived. Not only the school, but the entire community has benefited from the worthwhile performances of these athletes. Lettermen Greg Griswold and Steve Gazdich clear gym floor of debris thrown by cheering spectators during halftime of the Morton game in preparation for second half activities. Front Row: G. Griswold, T. Hedges, D. Smith, P. Holliday, sergeant at arms; T. Topor, president; D. Miller, vice-president; M. Burroughs, secretary-treasurer; J. Cutean, A. Bullock, R. Abblett. Row Two: Mr. Kenneth Sypult-sponsor; T. Garbett, H. Yoos, J. Newell, G. Brant, R. Manno, R. Gordon, T. Swisher, B. Vuxinic, J. Davis, G. Parker, H. Downing, T. Biondi. Row Three: J. Watson, D. Messner, R. Quigg, L. Warchus, C. Steffey, G. Moore, D. Fandrei, J. Irby, H. Mathews, J. Brodine, L. Boswell. Row Four: M. Prepsky, J. Mussatt, R. Greger, J. Popovich, S. Gazdich, B. Richardson, J. Smothers, E. Maurushes, C. Darnell, G. Gray, B. De Muth, J. Starcevich, B. Skertich. Front Row: P. Patterson, treasurer; S. McCormack, vice-presi- dent; M. Miczalek, president; V. Pope, secretary; Mrs. Ann Matthew, sponsor. Row Two: M. White, J. Kish, M. Bardon, E. Stan, P. Goolik, J. Phelps, S. Decker, S. Raduenzel, D. Doetschman, C. Bussie, L. Rowen. Row Three: S. Conrad, S. Richardson, P. Dolatowski, J. Kurtz, N. Nyquist, P. Morton, Mistletoe Magic” Athletics for high school girls — the Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion — stimulates the extra-curricular physical education of girls. To obtain membership in GAA, the girls were required to take a series of skill tests. Through participation in organized and outside activities, they had to earn a minimum of points to maintain their membership. Organized activities consisted of baseball, bowling, tumbling, volleyball, and basketball. Participation in various activities of the club gained points for the girls, which had their due awards. Members earning 150 points were entitled to a sweater, and accumulation of 250 points meant a GAA letter; a wall plaque constituted the highest award given for 350 points. Led by their president, Mary Beth Miczalek, the near one hundred girls planned several activities during the year. Mary Beth was assisted by Sandy McCormack, vice-president; Valerie Pope, secretary; Pam Patterson, treasurer, and Mrs. Anne Ma- thew, sponsor. Members sold candy and cookies to earn money for the an- nual GAA semi-formal; this year’s theme was Mistletoe Magic.” Couples danced to the music of Henry Kaynor and his band under a cascade of green and white decorations, with a springling of holly and trees, mistletoe and bells. Parents’ Night gave the girls an opportunity to display their talents in various forms of athletics: basketball, volleyball, tumbling. Cookies and punch were served in the cafetorium fol- lowing the program. J. Radford, B. Swarens, C. McDonald, S. Papay, A. Morris, J. Gill, M. Boyd. Row Four: M. Gergely, J. Miller, L. McGregor, M. Bouret, P. Swieringa, P. Peterson, S. Schultz, A. Vrabel, S. Minch, C. Hall, J. Brannen, M. Parker, K. Mc- Carthy, C. Ashton. Basketball was a popular and exhausting sport chosen by GAA members to help earn points for letters and other awards. and Extra-Curricular - 76 - Front Row: R. Rich, M. White, K. Doneff, C. Spiegel, K. Calla- way, E. Stan, F. Mills, K. Soderstrom, P. Spiegel, V. Glick. Row Two: K. Smith, P. Johnson, P. Primich, M. Fladeland, J. Smith, P. Heim, S. Barney, M. Jeffries, B. Kurtz, B. Brannen, J. Wood, J. Williams, M. Hart, J. Kish. Row Three: J. Regnier, M. Mac- Kenzie, L. Lane, J. McGregor , K. Abblett, J. Bardon, M. Blink, D. McGregor, M. Benesh, N. Hoff, L. Reder, D. Leyba, J. Gaston. Row Four: P. Morehead, L. Doan, C. Kress, S. Curran, C. Stretch, C. Jarchow, D. Bokich, L. Jones, M. Robinette, H. Mosora, P. Rogus, C. Dunfee, C. Parker, D. Tumidalsky, C. Cahala. Athletics Highlighted GAA Activities Just named Snow Queen, Mary Beth Miczalek receives a bouquet of red roses from Mrs. Anne Mathew, GAA sponsor. Led by the queen and her court, the grand march climaxed Mistletoe Magic” and gave practical application of maneuver- ability. - 77 - DRIFTERS: Front Row: Ron Manno, Bill DeMuth. Row Two: Bob Skertich, jerry Mussatt, Dick Skertich. Drifters Defeat Double - Dribblers to Take With the end of the basketball season, came the annual in- tramural basketball tourname nt. The teams, which were limited to two varsity basketball players each, competed at noon with two games running simultaneously, one on each of the two ad- jacent courts in the gym. This year’s tourney took three weeks to complete with three divisions, one for eighth graders, one for freshmen, and one for the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Top-seeded were the Drifters and the Misfits; after two rounds with only four teams left, it appeared that these two would meet in the finals. Then there were the Double-Dribblers headed by Dan Miller, Tom Curran, Ron Gregor, Tom Hedges, and Harry Mathews. And down the Misfits - John Starcevich, Jack Newell, Ron Quigg, Charles Steffey, Bob Hadley - went in a 24-21 loss. The other co-favorite, the Drifters, moved into the finals with a slow 17-12 win over the Buckeyes made up of Corky Darnell, Ed Maurushes, Dick Messner, Tony Biondi, and Leon Poole. In the finals the Drifters pulled away from the Double-Dribblers to win by a 44-37 margin. Bob Skertich led the Drifters scoring 19 points, while brother Dick followed with 8 tallies. The Double-Dribblers’ high man was Tom Curran with 12 points. In the ninth grade tourney, the Flintstones-Carl Topor, Lan- nie Wells, Rick Spickard, Mike Cook, and Larry Sandndge-beat the Panthers 23-16. The runner-up Panther team consisted of Dave Leyba, Herb Marsh, Pat McShane, Tom Szabo, Jim Hard- esty, and Chris Boroughs. Eighth grade tournament winners were the Fizzies - John Gaston, Keith Kasbaum, Tim McDon- ald, Chuck Wagner, and Pat Huetten. During regular season play, in which basketball players are ineligible to compete, Ron Manno, Cecil Fitzgerald, Mickey Mulholland, Dennis Fuller, Dave Ritchie, and Hersh Ivers took A” League honors; Dwight Worker, Bill Vander Haar, Tom Burke, Mike Mulligan, Pete Bandernicks, and Chris Boroughs took B” League’s first place; and Rex Burton, Bob Carbury, Dave Ripley, David AsDatts, and Rich Reynolds won C” League’s top spot. Ron Manno (11) looks hopefully as Dick Skertich ( 1 ) and Harry Mathews battle for the ball in the tournament champion- ship game. - 78 - DOUBLE-DRIBBLERS: Front Row: Tom Hedges, Harry Mathews. Row Two: Tom Curran, Ron Gregor, Danny Miller. Second Annual Intramural Tourney Crown FLINTSTONES: Front Row: Mike Cook, Larry Sandridge. Row Two: Carl Topor, Rick Spickard, Lannie Wells. - 79 - PEOPLE Who goes to Highland high school? Students of many nationalities, religious groups, and economic walks of life at- tend Highland high. This can be explained, since Highland is situated in the Calumet Region, which has a high percentage of foreign-born or first-generation Americans. Highland high has a truly cosmopolitan character in its enrollment of 1105 students. They come from public, parochial, and private preparatory schools. These provide richer and broader educational experience for the students. The individuals’ backgrounds also add much to the color and vitality of high school life. Exchange of library services, and the use of nearby agencies such as museums, and theaters bind the high school and the community ever closer. HHS is noted for its close, democratic relationship between students and faculty. The faculty are not only professionally competent in their respective fields of study, but they also show a sincere concern for the growth of the students as indi- viduals. The annual open-house in the fall and many opportun- ities for informal meetings give the students the close personal contacts with the faculty which are among the assets of a small high school. It must be forever changing if Highland high is to re- main alive. And many people are continually engaged in shap- ing its destiny-administration, faculty, students, alumni, par- ents, and the community as a whole. Highland high looks forward with confidence to its future growth in physical de- velopment and enrollment. Administrators Provided Necessary Tools School Board members, Dr. John Sanik, Jr., president; Mr. John discuss allotment of funds and plans for Highland schools for the H. Strange, secretary; Mr. Gordon T. Heim, treasurer; carefully 1960-61 school year in the superintendent’s office. Mr. Lon P. Monbeck relaxes during his busy day of official duties. Administrators adhered to the modern trend of the day. Smooth and efficient organization and operation of the town’s school system was in the capable hands of the Highland School Board headed by Dr. John Sanik, Jr., Gordon T. Heim, treasurer and John H. Strange, secretary, constituted the remaining board members who worked with constant reference to the state edu- cational laws to achieve the goals of the ever-expanding com- munity. Appointed by the town board of trustees the school board carried on the responsibilities of securing a capable faculty and maintaining a budget to provide the school with modern and necessary facilities and equipment. The new 13-classroom addi- tion to the high school in 1960 was only one realization of the plans and efforts of these devoted individuals. Aiding in the operations of the school board was Mr. Lon P. Monbeck, superintendent of Highland schools. Two years prior to the launching of his career, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester College. In 1936 Mr. Monbeck left Columbia University with a Master of Arts Degree in edu- cation and began his administrative career when he became principal of Main Elementary School. He sought further educa- tion at the Universities of Michigan, Chicago and Indiana before taking his present position in 1950. Mr. Monbeck is associated with the American Association of School Administrators and the National Education Associa- tion. He headed the administrative staff in setting and main- taining high goals, standards and policies. This important position-holder also enjoys his leisure hours. Mr. Monbeck devoted much of his free time to civic organiza- tions as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Highland Lions Club, and Garfield Masonic Lodge in Hammond. During his vacation weeks, the superintendent visits northern Minne- sota for relaxing hours of fishing. for Education Eased Crowded Conditions Principal Allen J. Warren keeps busy running a modern high school. Mr. John P. Fruth begins his day records. attendance With young ideas and original thinking a growing admin- istration has created an atmosphere of aggressive leadership and academic excellence. Directing the activities of the faculty and student body was Principal Allen J. Warren. Graduated from Ball State Teacher’s College in Muncie, Indiana, Mr. Warren was associated with Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Delta Theta, national education honoraries. He completed additional graduate work at Purdue, Ball State, and Butler Uni- versity. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and, in 1951, received a Master of Arts degree. Out from behind the desk Mr. Warren was a sports en- thusiast and present at most Trojan athletic contests. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, and, conse- quently, a Key Club sponsor. Mr. Robert E. Day, assistant principal, attended Purdue University and Ball State Teacher’s College, and received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. Affiliated with athletic clubs, B Club and I. A. Club in col- lege, Mr. Day carried his interests into high school teaching. He coached junior varsity football and was head coach for the wrest- ling team. He took time from his busy schedule to sponsor Stu- dent Council, Monitors, and student parking. Mr. Day enjoys fishing, golf, and hunting during his free moments and is also a member of the Lions Club of Sheridan, Indiana. Mr. John P. Fruth, attendance officer, directed counseling in academic problems related to credits, scholastic standing, ana qualifications for graduation in addition to his duties of dealing with attendance problems. Attending Manchester College in North Manchester, Indi- ana, Ball State Teacher’s College, and Indiana University, Mr. Fruth earned both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees. Mr. Robert E. Day, assistant principal, helps in administration. - 83 - Personnel Helped Students Solve Problems Mr. Monbeck’s secretaries, Mrs. Eleanor Tirpak and Mrs. Lois Foltz, combine their efforts to make the office run smoothly. Endless questions and the constant ringing of the telephone were characteristic of the school’s office. Mrs. Laurene Hassel- bring and Mrs. Grace Riechers, Principal Allen J. Warren’s secretaries, were confronted with almost every problem imagin- able. Questions ranged from, Has anyone found a silver pen” to What time does the bus leave for tonight’s game?”. Stu- dents facing all types of crises came to the center of everything, the office, for the solution. Mrs. Hasselbring handled the money while Mrs. Riechers as registar was in charge of the students’ records. Clubs funds, class earnings, book rental, and lunch money were assigned to Mrs. Hasselbring. During the routine busy day the office could be compared to the information center at Grand Central. The endless auestions and confused faces prevented it from ever hav- ing a dull moment. Farther back in the administrative offices was the office of Mr. Lon P. Monbeck’s secretaries, Mrs. Eleanor Tirpak and Mrs. Lois Foltz. Their jobs include reams of correspondence and fil- ing, and serving as receptionists. Mrs. Annabelle Snone, Guidance Director and Dean of Girls, was another busy person around school. Besides the im- portant duty of counseling college bound seniors, she performed manifold other tasks. The end of each semester was an especially busy time, since she served as an assistant to Mr. Warren in scheduling the students in grades 9-12. She also assisted Mr. John Fruth in the PSAT and National Merit Scholarhip tests for juniors and seniors. A member of the Hobart’s Player Guild, she enjoyed being a former sponsor of the Dramatics Club. She also served as an advisor for Career Day, College Night, and the Leadership Conference. As a personal counselor, Mrs. Shone opened her doors to any girl with problems who wished to talk to her. Mrs. Grace Riechers and Mrs. Laurene Hasselbring, Mr. Warren’s secretaries, enjoy a peaceful moment in their busy schedule. Mrs. Annabelle Shone, Dean of Girls, offers her help in guidance. ' •MW. and Maintained Attractive Surroundings Mrs. Eileen McCormack, school nurse, spends free time in her Enjoying a leisurely coffee break, custodians, Mr. Tremse, Mr. office completing health records and charts. DeVries, Mrs. Kaczmarski, Mr. Drake and Mr. Jackson discuss the needs of the school. Keeping a constant vigil on the physical well-being of the student Dody, the school nurse Mrs. Eileen McCormack and cooks worked together in striving to maintain the health, com- fort and shipshapeliness of almost 1100 students during the school year. At the same time the custodians labored toward cleanliness and general upkeep of the premises. Earaches, colds, upset stomachs and countless other minor ailments were the main reasons any students tramped down to the nurse’s office on a routine day. . .a routine day, that is to say, a day no more exciting or nerve-wracking than usual. But in the course of her duties Mrs. McCormack gave T.B., ear, and eye tests so that a fairly complete medical record of each student could be kept on file for future reference and maintained a care- ful watch on the spread of any disease so that it could be check- ed in the school. If the long, impatient lunch lines didn’t attest to the cooks’ epicurean abilities, then HHS had students who were either too lazy to pack lunches or were obsessed with the pains of standing hungrily in line to buy their lunch. At first glance it seemed that octopi had been employed behind the counter and in the kitchen and washing area. The cooks were everywhere at once, proficient in the duties by which the cafeteria was smoothly run - cooking, serving, and cleaning up. The cafeteria not only op- erated for the benefit of the students but also for visitors, faculty and other school employees. Those who wished to fill them- selves with wholesome, nourishing food found a variety of se- lections every day of the week. A well-planned menu (it was prepared far in advance) let students select a number of side orders or the standard meal for the day. Maintaining Highland’s physical attractiveness were the custodians. Salting the walks in the winter and cutting the lawn in fair weather were only two of the myriad tasks they have taken on annually. Behind the scenes of the noon-hour rush are Mrs. Gorman, Mrs. G. Hill, Mrs. A. Blink, Mrs. Soderstrom, Mrs. Grass and Mrs. Klarich. Teachers Challenged Inquiring Minds and Mrs. Buenerkemper and Mr. Gray take their turn, as did all teachers, selling tickets at home basketball games. MR. O. R. ARMSTRONG a b ., m s Indiana University, Butler Universiry. . mathematics. MR. R. S, BARACK B.S. . . Indiana State Teach- ers College, Columbia University. . .United States history. MISS PHYLLIS BATES — B.S. . . .Indiana State Teachers College. . .advanced bookkeeping, shorthand. . . sponsors Y-Teens, FBLA, bookstore. MISS MARJORIE BLUHM — b.s. Bail state Teachers College. . .art. . sponsors Sign Painters Club and Booster Club. MISS ALPHA BRAUNWARTH a b, A M. . . .University of Iowa. . .Latin. . sponsors FTA MR. PAUL BRUMMETT b.s. Bail state Teachers College. . mechanical and architectural drafting, wood shop. . sponsors Model Club. MRS. MARIANNE BUENERKEMPER University of Alabama . . general science and physical education. MR. DONALD CLARK b.s , m.s indi- ana University, Indiana State Teachers College, Notre Dame Uni- versity, Purdue University. . .mathematics. . .sponsors senior class. MR. MERLIN W. CLINKENBEARD B.S., M.S. . . Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University, Uni- versity of Southern California. . .physical education, business edu- cation. - 86 - Created Standards of Academic Excellence MR. J. M. DOLAK B.S. . . .St. Joseph’s Colic , Indiana University. . .mathematics. MR. ARTHUR W. GILLIAM— bs, ms Southern Illinois University. . .industrial arts. . sponsors student projectionists. MRS. RACHEL GRABER B.A. . . .Goshen College, Indiana University. . English. . .sponsors eighth grade class. MR. RICHARD GRABER B.A. . . .Goshen College, Indiana University. . government, United States history . . .sponsors eighth grade class. MR. R. L. GRAY — - — B.A. . . .State University of Iowa. . .social studies. MRS. JOANN HENDERSON b a. Manchester College. . .speech, English,. . .sponsors Drama Club. MR. JON R. HENDRIX — — B.S. . . .Indiana State Teachers College. . .general science. . .sponsors General Sci- ence Club. MR. DONN KAUPKE b S. . . .Indiana State Teachers College. . .biology, health. . .coaches football, track, eighth grade basketball, sponsors Lettermen’s Club. MRS. DONN KAUPKE B.S. . . .Indiana Uni- versity. . .general business, bookkeeping, clerical practice. . .spon- sors F.B.L.A., sophomore class. MR. ROBERT V. KELLAM b.s., m.s . . Butler University. . .English. . .sponsors National Honor Society, junior class. MR. EUGENE P. KELLY b.s., m.s. . . indi- ana University. . .geography, world history. MR. EDWIN B. KIBIGER, JR bs, M.A. . . Ball State Teachers College, Columbia University. . .in- strumental music, band. . .sponsors seventh and eighth grade band, pep band. MR. ALBERT LEAS bs, ms . Grove City College, University of Chicago, Indiana University. . .economics, sociology. MRS. ANNE MATHEW — B.S. . . .Central Normal College, Indiana University. . .physical education, typing . . .sponsors G.A.A. MR. DALE McCAULEY — B.S. . . .Manchester College. . .eighth grade math, algebra. . sponsors freshman class. Rocket Club. - 87 - By Sponsoring Extra-Curricular Activities MISS MARTHA NICHOLSON b.s., M.A.T. . . .Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University. . .head librarian. . .sponsors senior class, Booster Club, cheerleaders. MISS RACHAEL RAMSEY B .s.. m s Ball State Teachers College. . .home economics. MRS. GLORIA ROYER _ B.S., M.S. . . .Indiana University, Indiana State Teachers College. . English. MR. ROBERT ROYER - -B.S. . . .Indiana State Teachers College. . .mathematics. MRS MARSHA SEVALD a b. Indian University. . Spanish. . .sponsors Spanish Club. MR. ROLAND B. SHEETS bs.ma Ball State Teachers College, Oglethorpe University. . .social studies . . .varsity basketball coach. MRS. TRILLIS SMITH B S Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University. . .English. MR. DEAN SPEICHER b s . Bali state Teachers College, Indiana University. . .journalism, typing. . .spon- sors SHIELD, TROJANAL, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll. MR. STEVE STAN B.S. . . Mississippi State fctfn ersity . .g pejal metat hop. Mr. Day, as a member of the Highland teachers ' bowl- ing league, gives his attempt some concentrated body English.” They Aided Students Outside the Classrooms Mr. Tews, Mr. Barrack, Mr. Graber and Mr. Leas enjoy a bull session” in the teachers’ lounge between classes. MISS DOROTHY M. STEFFEN —ns ... Manchester College. . home economics. MR. KENNETH SYPULT ■ B.S. . . Butler University. . .health, physical education. . head football coach, assistant basketball coach. . .sponsors Lettermcn’s Club. MR. LEONARD TEWS bs, m.a. .wu- consin State College, Indiana University. . .biology, advanced bi- ology. . .sponsors Science Club. MRS. VIOLET TEWS — A.B. . . .Marion Col- legc, Denver University, Indiana University. . .physics, chcmisty . . .sponsors freshman class. Science Club. MRS. INEZ TUCKER _b.a. , M.A. . . .East Texas State, Texas University, Iowa State University. . .English. MR. GORDON WILDER ba.ma Graceland College, University of Michigan, University of Colorado .boys’ and girls’ glee clubs, choir, music appreciation. . .sponsors Chess Club, Triple Trio, Madrigals, Select Boys. MISS MARY MABEL YOUMAN ba . . .Indiana State Teachers College. . .English. . .sponsors junior class. MISS CAROL GROFF B.S. . . Ball State Teachers College. . .B.S. . . .general business, bookkeeping, clerical Officers and Outstanding Seniors” Guided Research papers and reports challenge Peggy Goolik, Jack Newell and Jamie Sullivan to fulfill their potentials. Selecting outstanding seniors was a job that took careful consideration and time. Every senior with a C average or above was a potential candidate. One by one, however, students were eliminated by a screening committee consisting of Mr. Allen J. Warren, principal, Mrs. Annabelle Shone, guidance director, and three anonymous teachers who constantly intermingled with the student body. Criteria for evaluation encompassed the relationships be- tween the student and the school. Their attitudes towards the school, the services they performed, and the dependability shown in carrying out their responsibilities became the road to success for 13 select students but the stumbling blocks of many others. Scholarship records could not be marred by poor grades or unfavorable conduct. By examining these records and the rating sheets filled out by the faculty, tne committee became better acquainted with the students’ participation in and responses to classroom activities. Outstanding seniors not only possessed the qualities of leadership, but they also were good followers. The final 13 in- cluded club officers, boys’ and girls’ state delegates and repre- sentatives to conventions and seminars in which HHS partici- f iated; these seniors appeared among the athletic teams and pub- ications’ staffs as well. In any club or organization their pre- sence was felt. With their contributions they helped maintain the goals and ideals of their respective organizations. They were also active in extra-curricular activities through which they were able to add to the betterment of the commun- ity. In becoming truly outstanding, the students had devoted their time and efforts not only to one concern, but they had also scattered their interests and ideas among the school, their fami- lies and their public lives. Kitty Lien, Buddy Starcevich and JoAnn Golec discuss problems they are currently studying in required senior courses. Terry Loane points out an amusing passage as he gathers food for thought” with Gary Moore, Bevra Paul and Bob Witherspoon. - 90 Class of ’61 in a Year of Responsibilities Class officers, Barbara Bell, secretary; Graham Siegel, vice- president; Gary Moore, president; Bill Richardson, treasurer; and sponsors. Miss Nicholson and Mr. Clark, helped the seniors plan a fun-filled year and make preparations for Com ' mencement. International developments attract Outstanding Seniors Graham Siegel, Barbara Kozak and Carol Gaston in the library. Through class projects, seniors learned that co-operation was essential to obtain success. Working on the chili supper as juniors, they found the results rewarding as its profits contri- buted to the success of an even greater effort - presenting the first junior-senior prom. They spent countless hours after senool, at night and on weekends transforming the gymnasium into Almost Paradise.” Homecoming preparations found seniors painting boards and stuffing chicken wire with napkins to complete their float with the theme Look to the Future!” Then, Just for fun,” in November they planned a hayride, which was climaxed with dancing and refreshments. Before Christmas, they posed for senior pictures - a mere beginning of the graduation preparations. Finally the proofs came! Some were pleased and some had retakes, but most were eventually satisfied. College Board exams, endless college applications and counseling sessions haunted class members throughout the year. Where to go and how to go about getting there” was an un- answered cjuery for many even into the spring. Early in February the class voted on its motto, colors, flow- er and gift to the school. . .Soon after that seniors were measured for caps and gowns - a concrete step towards June 9 when the first class to complete four years at Highland would gather for the last time and receive their diplomas. Each member made his contribution, whether big or small, to the school and community. Some obtained the education necessary for their future occupations through the experience and knowledge gained in high school. Others have just begun to scratch the surface. The diploma they received in June will be only the foundation for further studies to determine the paths of their future. - 91 - Homecoming Float, Look to the Future,” RICHARD ABBLETT Lettermcn’s Club 3, 4; Science Club 2-4, treasurer 3; monitor 4; golf 2-4; choir 1. PAT ADAMCHIK — Drama Club 1-4; Booster Club 1-4, treasurer 1; TROJANAL 3, 4; SHIELD 3, 4, business manager 4; J. V. cheerleader 3; Quill and Scroll, vice-president 3, president 4. DONNA ALEXANDER Drama Club 3, 4; FTA 4, historian 4; Booster Club 1-4; librarian 1-4; girl’s state delegate; prom queen nominee. JAMES ALT CHARLES ANDERSON ■ monitor 4; baseball 4; band 1, 2. JANET M. ANDERSON Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; office aide 2; monitor 4; TROJANAL 3, 4. LINDA KAY ANGLE Drama Club 4; FTA 4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; monitor 4; librarian 1. CAROLE ANN ANSICH — Booster Club 1; of- fice aide 2, 4; mixed choir. ATHENA ANTON Drama Club 3; FBLA 3; Science Club 2, 3; glee club 3, 4; Booster Club 1-3; Y-Teens 3. Valerie Pope, Jo Ann Golec, Judie McKinley and Virginia Lakatos combine talents decorating for the I960 prom. Ignited Enthusiasm for Class Activities HOWARD ARMSTRONG Key ciub 4; ii- brarian 3, 4; basketball 1-4; cross country 3, 4. JAMES BALOG — - Chess Club 1,4; Science Club 2, 3; golf 2. JOYCE BANNON Y-Teens 1-3; Booster Club 2; of- fice aide 1-4. JUDITH BANYAI — Science Club 2-4. JIM BARENIE — Rocket Club 3; Science Club 2-4, secretary, 3; TROJANAL 4. BARBARA BELL — — GAA 1-3; Science Club 2, 3, trea- surer, 2; Y-Teens 1-3, secretary, 2; Booster Club 2, 3; junior and senior class secretary. JOHN BELLAMY— Chess Club 2; Science Club 3. MYRA BENNETT — — Drama Club 1; Y-Teens 1-3; Booster Club 1-3; choir 1-3- LINDA LEE BEWLEY FBLA 24; GAA 1, 2; Stu- dent Council 1; choir 24; cheerleading 1; homecoming queen. JIM BILLINGHAM — Chess Club 2, 3; Science Club 2; monitor 4; Kite Club 3 at Morton. RICH BLACK Chess Club 2; Science Club 3. TIMOTHY BLAKELY — Science Club 4; TRO- JANAL 2; basketball 1; wrestling 4; band 1-4; junior class treasurer. SHELDON BLINK Chess Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; monitor 3, 4; intramurals 2, 3; wrestling 4; Model Car Club 4. ZELDA BORDER Y-Teens 1; office aide 4; SHIELD 4; choir 1-3, president 2; girl’s sextet 1, 2. MAUREEN YVONNE BOURET fta i 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 1; TROJANAL ad- vertising manager 4; SHIELD typing editor 4; choir 1-4. - 93 - Senior Parties and the November Hayride GEORGE BRANT — — Letter men’s Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Key Club, treasurer 4; football 3, 4; track 3. ALLAN BULLOCK Chess Club 2; Lettermen’s Club 2-4; football 2-4; wrestling 2-4; student teacher 4; prom king. MIKE BURROUGHS — Lettermen’s Club 2-4, secretary -treasurer 3, 4; Key Club, vice-president 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4, parliamentarian 4; monitor 4; baseball 2-4; football 2-4. SHARON BUSE — — FBLA 4; Booster Club 4; Student Council 1; office aide 4. JEAN ANN CAIRD LORETTA CAWOOD — FBLA 4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; office aide 4; choir 1,4; glee club 3. NORMA CLARK — Drama Club 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Y- Teens 4; monitor 4; SHIELD 4. GENE CRUCEAN Rocket Club 3; Science Club 2- 4; Sign Painters’ Club 3; monitor 4; wrestling 4. GARY CRUM After endless hours of planning and decorating as juniors, a popular dream, the first prom, became a reality as they created Almost Paradise! ” - 94 - Helped Create a Year of Fun and Frolic TOM CURRAN — Chess Club 1-4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Key Club 4; baseball 2-4; basketball 2-4; track 3, 4. JOHN CUTEAN Lettermen’s Club 2-4; monitor 24; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD 4; baseball 24; basketball 1-3. GWENDOLYN DAVIS — — FBLA 2; Sign Painters’ Club 3; Y-Tccns 2; Band 1; Choir 1. JERRY DAVIS Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; basketball 1; cross country 1, 3, 4; football 2; track 3, 4; choir 3, 4. JERRY DELEGET— FTA 4; Science Club 3, 4; student teaching 4. JIM DELEGET — Rocket Club 3; Science Club 3, 4, president 3, treasurer 4; TROJANAL 4. BILL DEMUTH -Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; monitor 3, 4. baseball 4; basketball 1, 2, 4; football 1, 2, 4; intramurals 3. VIRGINIA DEVRIES Drama Club 2, 3; GAA 1- 3; Y-Teens 1; Booster Club 4; choir 1-3. TERRY DOLL Science Club 3. JOHN DORSCH Rocket Club 3; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 1. HAROLD DOWNING — Lettermen’s Club 4; Key Club 4; football 2, 4; golf 1, 2; band 14. TIM DUNN MARTHA EHRHARDT — — Drama Club 4; FTA 1, 2; Sign Painters’ Club 3; monitor 4; librarian 1; choir 3, 4. DOROTHY ELMAN — FBLA 3, 4; monitor 4; bookstore 4. JOHN ERICKSON Science Club 1-4, vice-president 4; Key Club 4; student projectionist 4. - 95 - Heading Clubs and Athletic Organizations LEROY FARRIS Chess Club 4; cross country 3. BONITA LOUISE FISH Y-Tccns 2-4; monitor 4; intramurals 3; glee club 1, 4. MARILYN FISHTORN GAA 1-3; Science Club 3, 4; Booster Club 1; office aide 1. JOHN FLOYD JERREL FRANKLIN band i, 2. DENNIS FULLER — Chess Club 2-4; band 1-4. RAY GALOCY ■ Chess Club 3; Drama Club 3, 4, ser- geant-at-arms 4; Science Club, president 1, 2. CAROL JEANNE GASTON _ fta 2 -4, preside, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; choir 1-4. STEVE GAZDICH chess ciub, vice-president 3; Drama Club 4; Lcttermcn’s Club 4; football manager 4; track 3; wrest- ling 3. DUDLEY L. GENTER — Chess Club 3, 4, vice- president 4; Science Club 2; wrestling 3; glee club 2. JEANETTE GILSON — office aide 4; glee club 3. JO ANN GOLEC Boosicr Club 1-4, president 4; Na- tional Honor Society }, 4, treasurer 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Coun- cil 1; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD, copy editor 4. PEGGY GOOLIK — — GAA 1-4; secretary 2; Y-Teens 1-3, president 1; Quill and Scroll 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; TRO- JANAL, circulation manager 4; cheerleader 1-4, captain 4. PHIL GORDON Rocket Club 3; Sign Painters’ Club 3, 4; golf 1; band 1-3. RUSSELL GORDON Chess Club 3, 4, president 4; Lettermcn’s Club 4; TROJANAL 4; cross country 4; intramurals 3, 4; track 3, 4. - 96 - Seniors Gained Experience and Satisfaction MARY LOU GORSICH FBLA 3, 4, president 4; Booster Club 2-4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 4; TROJANAL, typing editor 4; homecoming queen nominee. JUDITH GOULD — 1 Science Club 2; Spanish Club 3. GLENN GRAY — Drama Club 3, 4, treasurer 4; Letter- men’s Club 2-4; basketball 2; football 2-4; track 3, 4; intramurals 3, 4. RONALD GREGER Chess Club 3, 4; Drama Club 2-4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; intramurals 1, 3; football 2-4; Science Club 3. ROBERT V. HADLEY Key Club 4; monitor 4; basketball 1, 2; cross country 1, 2. JOANNE HAMILTON FTA 3. 4, vice-president 4; Y-Tecns 1-3; National Honor Society 3, 4, secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 4; SHIELD, advertising manager 4; girls’ state alternate. CARL HARRIS — -■ Chess Club 2, 3. DAVID HAUTSCH Key Club 4; librarian 4. TOM HEDGES — — Chess Club 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Key Club 4; monitor 4; football 2-4; intramurals 1. - 97 - Senior Trojans led the Booster Block and gave the teams their wholehearted, enthusiastic support throughout the year. College Board Exams and Applications for Ziggy Ondo and Maida Murphy are senior year per- sonified as they try to choose a college and search for information. WAYNE HICKS Chess Club 3, 4; Rocket Club 3; Science Club 3. PETE HOLLIDAY Lettermen’s Club 2-4, sergeant- at-arms 4; Key Club 4; football 2-4; wrestling 3, 4; freshman class president sophomore class treasurer. HOWARD HOUCHENS — intramu rals 3, 4; at Morton-football 1, 2; basketball 1; Drama Club 1, 2; thespians guide 1 , 2 . CHERI HOUGH Booster Club 4; monitor 4. ROBERT HRUSTYK intramurals 4. MARY KAY HUSTON Drama Club 4; GAA 1, 2; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; band 1-4. JERRY IRBY — Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; football 2-4; intra- murals 2-4; track 3, 4; choir 1, 3, 4. JOHN JUCKNOWSKI intramurals 3, 4. PAT KARLSON — Booster club 1-4. - 98 - Colleges and Jobs Dominated Free Time JUDIE KEIL - Drama Club 2-4; FBLA 3, 4. GERMAINE KEOWN gaa 4 JEAN KISH Drama Club 4; FBLA 4; GAA 2-4. JOAN KISH FBLA 1; GAA 1-4. ERNEST KOOISTRA — Rocket Club 3; Science Club 2; monitor 4. BARBARA KOZAK— — Y-Teens 3, 4, publicity chair- man 4; Booster Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4; TROJANAL, business manager 4; SHIELD, junior class editor 3. PAM KRUCIK ■ Drama Club 2-4; FBLA 3, 4, secretary 4; Y-Teens 2, 3; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD 4; homecoming queen nom- inee. JUDITH KURTZ — FBLA 4; FT A 1-3; GAA 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; choir 3, 4; glee club 2, 3. ROBERT T. KURTZ Chess Club 4; glee club 3. VIRGINIA LAKATOS _ — Y-Teens 1-4, vice-presi- dent 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; TROJANAL 3, 4, news editor and news bureau editor, 4; girls’ state delegate. WARREN LARSON Lettermen’s Club 2; Science Club 2, 4; football 2. WILLIAM LAVITT DENNIS LEEP — - Student Projectionist 4; choir 2. KITTY LIEN — — Y-Teens 1, 2, 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll, secretary 4-; TROJANAL 3, 4, assistant news editor 4; SHIELD 4. TERRY LOANE — FBLA 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, president 4; basketball 1-3; junior class presi- dent; boys’ state delegate. - 99 - Graduation Preparations Began as Seniors WANDA LUCAS Y-Teens 2, 3; office aide 4; moni- tor 3; choir 2-4; Travel Club at Morton. CAROL MANN — FBLA 1; Science Club 1; Booster Club 1; Spanish Club 1. RON MANNO _ — Lettermen’s Club 1-4; TROJANAL 4; baseball 1-4; basketball 1, 2; football 1-4; wrestling 3, 4. KAREN MARTIN — — Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; monitor 3, 4; TROJANAL 4; glee club 1. THERESA MARTINEZ Spanish Club 2, 3, presi- dent 3; Booster Club 3; monitor 4; choir 1. HAROLD MATHEWS Lettermen’s Club 4; moni- tor 4; football 4; track 4; wrestling 4. SANDY McCORMACK — fbla 4; gaa m, vice- president 4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; choir 1. mary McDermott Drama Club 1-4; GAA 1-3; Booster Club 1-4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, vice- president 2; TROJANAL 3, 4, editor-in-chief 4. SHARON McGEE — — Y-Teens 4; Booster Club 2, 3; band 1-3; choir 4; Travel Club at Morton. LYNN McGREGOR — FTA 2, 3; GAA 1-4; Science Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 1-3; Booster Club 3, 4; monitor 4. judie McKinley Drama Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 1,2; Quill and Scroll 4; office aide 4; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD 4. DONALD G. MICKLES — - ■ Science Club, sergeant- at-arms 2; Student Projectionists 2-4; wrestling 3. MARY BETH MICZALEK FBLA 3, 4; GAA 1-4, president 4. DAN MILLER — Lettermen’s Club 2-4, vice-president 4; monitor 4; basketball 1-4; football 2-4; glee club 1. CHUCK MILLS FBLA }. - 100 - Selected Class Colors, Flower, and Motto Gary Moore presents ideas for senior colors, flower and gift at a class convo. The class voted and chose blue and white, roses and landscaping the new court. SHARON MINCH FBLA 3; GAA 1-4; Y-Tecns 14; Booster Club 4. GARY L. MOORE — National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Key Club 4; SHIELD 4, photography editor; junior- senior prom chairman 3; senior class president. PAULA MORGAN — — Booster Club 1-3; choir 1-3. MICHAEL E. MULHOLLAND ■ - ■■ Letter- men’s Club 3; Rocket Club 3; football 2, 3; intramurals 1, 2. LINDA MURPHY - FBLA 4; FTA 1-3, treasurer 3; Booster Club 14; office aid 4; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD 4. JERRY MUSSATT — Lettermen’s Club 24; moni- tor 2-4; basketball 14; cross country 1, 2; track 3, 4. JACK NEWELL Lettermen’s Club 24; Key Club 4; Student Council 1; basketball 1-4; football 4; boys’ state alternate. FAITH NICHOL — FTA 4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 14; monitor 4. GEORGE NOVAK Rocket Club 3; basketball manager 4; band 1, 2. - 101 - Juniors Presented the Class with its Last Preparing for graduation, Norma Clark records Valerie Pope ' s cap and gown specifications. NANCY NYQUIST Drama ciub 2; gaa m ; Y- Teens 1-4, treasurer 4; glee club 1. PAX OLDENBERG Drama Club 1-3, president 3; FBLA 3, 4; GAA 1-4; office aide 4; monitor 3. ZIGMUND ONDO — — Chess Club 3; monitor 4; baseball 2; boys’ state delegate. DIANE O’REEL GAA 2; Y-Teens 1, 2; Booster Club 1-3; choir 1-3. ROBERT N. PALMER — National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Key Club, secretary 4; Student Council 3, 4; band 3. GREG PARKER Chess Club 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; basketball 3, 4; football 2, 3. MYRNA PATTERSON — Drama Club 1; Y- Tcens 1-3; Booster Club 1-3; choir 1-3. BEVRA PAUL — Drama Club 1-3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll, treasurer 4; Student Council 3, 4, secre- tary 4; SHIELD 3, 4, editor-in-chief 4; girls’ state alternate. JOAN PHELPS: FTA 4; GAA 1-4; Y-Teens 1-3; mom- tor 4; choir 1. - 102 - High School Formal - the Prom - in May JO ANN PITSTICK FBLA 3, 4; Y-Teens 2-4, li- brarian 2-4; choir 1. LEON POOLE — intramurals 4. VALERIE POPE Drama Club 3, 4; GAA 1-4, secre- tary 4; Y-Tccns 1-4, treasurer 1 Booster Club 2-4; office aide 4. MIKE PREPSKY — Lettermen’s Club 2-4; monitor 4; baseball 2, 4; basketball 2, 4; cross country 2; football 1. RONALD L. QUIGG Lettermen’s Club 2-4; mon- itor 2; basketball l, 2; football 2-4; golf 2-4; prom king nominee. JANADA RADFORD — — Drama Club 1-4; GAA 1-4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 1-4; cheerleader 1-3; freshman class secretary. CAROLE RECZEK Drama Club 3, 4; Science Club 2; Booster Club 4; office aide 4; choir 1-4. LESLIE REDER Drama Club 1, 4; GAA 3, 4; Boost- er Club 2-4; choir 4; Madrigals 4. TONY REYNA — — baseball 4; intramurals 2-4. BILL RICHARDSON chess ciub 3; Lettermen’s Club 2-4; football 2-4; intramurals 2-4; track 3. WILLIAM L. RODERICK Chess Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 3; football manager 3; choir 1. PHIL ROEHRICH Science Club 3; bookstore 4; Student Projectionist 4. CYNTHIA RUPP GAA 2; Sign Painters’ Club 1-3; Booster Club 4; choir 3, 4; glee club 1, 2. CARROLL SCHEERINGA — — Science Club 2; Y-Tccns 2-4; Booster Club 3, 4; glee club 3, 4. SHARON ANN SCHULTZ: fbla 3 . 4 ; gaa 1-4; Y-Tccns 1-4; monitor 4; choir 1, 2; glee club 4. - 103 - Announcements Had Been Mailed as Seniors LARRY SHEETS — Chess Club 4; Science Club 1-3; student projectionist 4; football manager 4; intramurals 2. GAIL SHEFFIELD Drama Club 4; FBLA 2; FTA 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Booster Club 1-4; TROJANAL 4. GRAHAM R. SIEGEL National Honor Society 3, 4, president 4; Key Club 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; junior class vice- president; senior class vice-president; boys’ state delegate. RALPH SIEMION — Chess Club 3, 4; Ke Club 4; intra- murals 1, 2. RICHARD SKERTICH — Lettermen’s Club 4; baseball 3, 4; basketball 2; cross country 2-4; intramurals 2-4; track 4. ROBERT SKERTICH utter™ s club 3 , 4; basketball 2; cross country 2, 3; football 4; intramurals 1-4; track 3, 4. BILL SLAUTER WILLIAM SMITH — Rocket Club 3; monitor 3; wrestling manager 4; band 1-4. SHARON SOLBERG — — Science Club 1-4; Sign Painters’ Club 4; girls’ glee club 1; nurse’s aid 1. HARRY SOLOMAN intramurals 2. DON SOUTHERN JOANN SPIEGEL — — FBLA 2-4; GAA 1-3; Booster Club 1-4; monitor 4; choir 4; girls’ glee club 1-3 . EILEEN STAN GAA 2-4; Y-Tecns 1-4; Booster Club 3, 4; band 1-4. ELAINE STAN FBLA 4; GAA 2-4; Y-Teens 1-4; Booster Club 3, 4. JOHN STEPHEN STARCEVICH Letter- men’s Club 2-4; Key Club 4; basketball 1-4; football 4; golf 2-3; prom king nominee. - 104 - Met for the Baccalaureate Service June 4 CHARLES A. STEFFEY Lettermen ' s Club 2-4; Key Club 4; basketball 1, 2; football 4; golf 2-4; sophomore class trea- surer. WALLACE STUCKERT science ciub i, 2; in- murals 1, 2. BARBARA SULLIVAN office aide 2, 3. JAMIE SULLIVAN — Drama 1; Y-Tccns 1-4, presi- ent 4; Booster Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; office aide 4; choii 1 , 2 . SALLY SUTHERIN — Y-Teens 1-4, treasurer 2; Booster Club 1-4; Student Council 2, 4; TROJANAL 3, 4; SHIELD 4; sophomore class secretary. BONITA SWARENS GAA 1-4; Booster Club 4; office aide 4; band 1, 2; choir 2. PEGGY SWIERINGA fbla 4 gaa 2-4; y- Teens 1-4, vice-president 1; Booster Club 3, 4; librarian 1. TOM SWISHER Lettermen’s Club 4; cross country 4; football 2; intramurals 3, 4; wrestling 3, 4. GARRY DEAN THREET The photographer poses Howard Arm- strong as the A ' s” report for their senior pictures on December 15. - 105 - June 9 They Donned Caps and Gowns to Say BONNIE THURMAN — — FBLA 3; GAA 1-3; Sci- ence Club 1-3; Y-Teens 4; Booster Club 4; office aide 4. TOM TOPOR — Lettcrmen’s Club 2-4, president 4; baseball 2, 3; basketball 1-4; football 2-4. GEORGE VAN DERAA ches. Club 2-4; in- tramurals 2; wrestling 3, 4. JOAN VAN GORP - Y-Tecns 1, 2; office aide 4; choir 1-4. JUNE VAN WILLIGAN FT A 2. 3; Boos, � Club 2, 3; librarian 1-3; TROJANAL 3; choir 1-3; student teacher 2. ARLENE VRABEL — — Drama Club 1, 2; FBLA 3, 4; GAA 1-4; Booster Club 4; office aide 4; SHIELD 4. ROBERT STEPHEN VUXINIC — Letter- men’s Club 3, 4; Rocket Club, secretary 3; Science Club 2; football 3, 4; wrestling 1, 3, 4; choir 2-4. AGAdA.N Drama Club 2-4, secretary 4; FT A 3, 4; Y-Tcens 1-4; office aide 2; SHIELD, index editor 4; choir 1-4. LEE WARCHUS — Lettermen ' s Club 4; Science Club 1-3; football manager 4; intramurals 1, 2; track 3. Strike! With a flood of success, excitement and apprehen- sion, the class of ’61 completed four years of high school studies and turned their efforts to the future. - 106 - Farewell and Enter a New Phase of Life BETTY WARD fbla 3, 4; office aide 4; monitor 4; choir 1-4; concession stand 1-4. TERRY WELLS — — football 2, 3; wrestling 2. WALTER WHITE Chess Club 3, 4; Drama Club 1- 3; football 2, 3; intramurals 3, 4; glee club 1. LARRY WILLIS Photography Club, 1, 2, president; cross country 2; choir 2. BOB WITHERSPOON — Science Club 3, 4, secretary 3, president 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Key Club 4; SHIELD, assistant photography editor 4; band 3-4; boys’ state delegate. ELAINE WORLEY— Drama Club 4 FTA 3, 4; Booster Club 1-3; monitor 4; choir 1, 2; Spanish Club 2-3. ANNE YODER FBLA 4; Booster Club 1-4; office aide 3, 4; TROJANAL 4; SHIELD 4. SHARON ZAROWNY GAA 1,2; Booster Club 3, 4 ; Quill and Scroll 3; TROJANAL 2, 3; SHIELD 3; choir 1-4. PATRICIA ZEMAN Drama Club 2-4, president 4; FBLA 3, 4; Booster Club 2-4; TROJANAL 3, 4; subscription manager 4; SHIELD 4; homecoming queen candidate. BARRY ZIMMERMAN Rocket Club 3; Science Club 3, 4, vice-president 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, vice-president 4; Key Club, president 4; Student Council 3, 4; wrestling 4. CAMERA SHY: CECIL FITZGERALD DOUGLAS TRACY ANDREW VAN DERAA - 107 - Prom Flurry Encouraged Juniors to Begin Mary Anne Lomberger, secretary; Donelle Bokich, treasurer; Reid Carlson, president; and Sue Bassett vice-president, led the junior class, sponsored by Mr. Robert Kellam and Miss Mary Youraan, in honor- ing the June graduates with the traditional junior-senior prom. Freshmen just begin to learn, sophomores know a little more, but juniors have grasped the concepts of high school life! They organized quickly and elected class officers in the lat- ter part of September. Reid Carlson served as president with Sue Bassett, vice-president; Mary Ann Lomberger, secretary; and Donelle Bokich, treasurer. Miss Mary Youman and Mr. Robert Kellam sponsored the class. Keeping with tradition, the juniors were to give a prom in the spring. Early in the year, Harry Slamkowski was selected prom chairman, and the date for the prom was set as May 20. With this incentive, no task was actually toil. They set to work and planned money-making projects to insure the success fo the biggest social event of the year. Their first endeavor was selling Highland high sweatshirts, which became very popular with underclassmen. In October, they sponsored a soc-hop celebrating the victory of a previous football game. November 4 brought the long-awaited Homecoming. The class’ feeling of supremacy was further concreted when they en- tered the prize winning float in the parade. Hold That Line,” the theme of the float, was appropriate for the victories scored in the Homecoming and remaining football season. One of the largest class projects was a spaghetti supper giv- en prior to the Highland-Crown Point basketball game on Jan- uary 17. Each class member sold three tickets, and the girls fur- nished desserts for the supper. Following the supper, pastries were sold at a bake sale. Finally came the long-awaited event, the goal of their year’s efforts -- the prom. Competition between the junior and senior classes disappeared as the juniors provided one last memorable occasion for the seniors. Donelle Bokich sells spaghetti supper tickets to Joe Klarich and Judy Stonebraker. - 108 - Plans for Profit Allison, Dwane Anderson, Sherry Asdell, George Austgen, Judy Ayers, Tom Bailey, Ed Baker, Georgia Balog, Duane Barker, Jon Bassett, Sue Beharry, Bob Bewley, Sue Biesan, Herman Biondi, Tony Biscan, Dennis Blink, Mickey Board, Linda Bokich, Donelle Border, Linda Boswell, Lowell Botos, Dick Bowman, Ronnie Brannen, Judi Brodine, Jeff Brown, Allan Cabeen, Pat Carlson, Skip Carroll, Larry Colbert, Rita Colby, Roger - 109 - Hold That Line” Took Homecoming First Enthusiastic sales girls, Margie Parker, Janet Hall and Patty Peterson, talk Tony Reyna into buying a Trojan pennant. Comstock, Chuck Costner, Barbara Criswell, Ernie Dalfonso, Jim Darnell, Curtis Deak, Chuckie Decker, Sue Demaris, Doug Dorschel, Bill Dwyer, Jim Eaten, Marilyn Elman, Lois Falk, Marilyn Fandrei, Dennis Fitzsimmons, Rich Fladeland, George Fogarty, Carol Fozkos, Rodney Franks, Nevin Garbett, Tom Geiselman, Georgia Gill, Janet Gish, Leona Goode, Cookie Gotch, Karen - no - and Provided Inspiration for Victory Cries Grimm, Susan Hall, Carolyn Hall, Janet Hall, Janey Hall, John Hallead, Sue Hamilton, Kathy Harris, Marilyn Harrison, Pat Hart, Martha Hayman, David Hickman, Roger Holcomb, Sheryl Hornyak, Frank Huetten, Mike Hunter, JoAnne Jakubielski, Marlene Jarchow, Camille. Jendreas, Sharon Jones, Leslie Jones, Nancy Kaarlela, Corinna Kaar, Penny Keil, Gene Kinney, Sandy Klarich, Joe Kletzing, Dan Kozy, Barbara Lane, Linda Lange, Frank Lauds, Diane Laws, Ethel Loehrke, John Lomberger, Mary Ann Marion, Shirley Maurushes, Ed Masek, Richard McCarthy, Kay McClellan, Donna McDonald, Carol McShane, John Messner, Dick Mikash, Georgene Miles, Kathy Miller, Judi - Ill - Top Students Looked to Girls’ Boys’ State Mitsch, Ann Monbeck, John Moore, Ed Morris, Anita Morton, Pat Murn, Jim Musolf, Georgianne Nagel, Karen Nanzer, Jim Neely, Henry Nichol , Tom O’Connor, Carol O’Day, Kathy Opolski, Mike Papay, Sharon Parker, Margie Pavnica, Frances Peterson, Pat Popovich, John Queer, Bill Quinn, Judy Rack, Edd Richardson, Carole Ripley, Susan Robinette, Marcia Robinson, Kathy Ruark, Sharon Russell, Robert Safko, Tom Sanborn, Greg Scheeringa, Jerry Schmidt, Louise Schuur, Tom Scofield, Marvin Sebastian, Vickie Shanklin, Steve Skertich, Anita Slamkowski, Harry Smith, Kathy Smith, Jane Smith, Sandy Smith, Terry Smothers, Joe Soback, Barbara Solberg, Alice - 112 - an Opportunity to Gain Apply Knowledge Steller, Gail Stephens, Greg Stevenson, David Stevenson, Jim Stofko, Jody Stonebraker, Judy Storm, Bill Sullivan, Terry Swalek, Fred Sweeney, Wanda Swieringa, Casey Swisshelm, Bill Tatum, Karen Taylor, Jim Thomas, Joe Thomas, Judy Tumidalski, Donna Tuskan, Jim Wajvoda, David Ward, Shirley Weaver, Ann Wheeler, Gloria Wiley, Sue Wilhelm, Sharon Williams, Jerry Wimberly, Joyce Wimer, Shirley Woolston, Faith Worker, Wayne Wynkoop, Sharon Yates, Bob Yates, Chuck Yoos, Harvey Young, Karen Zimmerman, Art Camera Shy Juniors: Hasley, Bill Markovich, Don Mehan, Jeff Noland, George Porte, Bob Sell, Gail Westerfield, Jim - 113 - Sophomores Climbed 2nd Ring to Find Ideals Judy Richardson, treasurer; Jim Larrabee, vice-president; Roger Moore, president; Irene Krizman, sec- retary, and the sponsors, Mrs. Donn Kaupke and Mr. Paul Brummett, meet to discuss plans for the sophomores in the following years of high school. This year was a time of giving every ounce of hard working ability the sophomores possessed for the school and its activi- ties. Their efforts found their way into many extracurricular acti- vities. Led by their officers, Roger Moore, president; Jim Larra- bee, vice-president; Irene Krizman, secretary; and Judy Richard- son, treasurer; and their sponsors, Mrs. Donn Kaupke and Mr. Paul Brummett, the sophomores proved their worth in athletic endeavors and encouraged school friends and adults to be loyal, enthusiastic Trojan boosters. Sophomores worked to renew and strengthen old friend- ships and gain profits for next year’s junior-senior prom by spon- soring a soc-hop before Thanksgiving vacation. Also sponsored by the class was the basketball game of the sophomore boys ver- sus the junior boys and the sophomore girls versus the junior girls. Two weeks later the winners of the first game met the faculty men and women, respectively, in a championship game. But school is not all play and no work. The Christmas va- cation ended much too soon and sent everyone back to the grind of homework and tests. Final exams were upon everyone in less time than it takes to say Highland Trojans,” but the sopho- mores were prepared. Although there was the age-old story of cramming told after the tests, the sophomores were looking for- ward to another semester of games, parties, soc-hops and home- work. Second semester brought sectional time during which the sophomores were well represented in the cheering block. Spring sprung” upon them with the prospect of ordering the long- awaited class rings. After selecting that special ring, each anxious sophomore faced the long wait for his ring which will be de- livered in the late summer and the new school year anticipating what status as an upperclassman” would bring. Judy Dust seeks guidance from Mrs. Shone in planning her class schedule. - 114 Sophomore girls highlighted their class’ line-up for the sophomore- junior basketball game. Abraham, Bob Adams, Charles Ashcraft, Larry Austin, Dave Bacon, JoAnn Baggarly, Jim Bardon, Margaret Bassett, Gordon Bates, Richard Batey, Douglas Birr, Kenny Bittner, Jerry Board, Diane Boersma, Pat Boyd, Dick Brooks, Frances Buckendahl, Janice Bullock, John Bundy, Brenda Bussie, Connie Butikofer, Bob Cahala, Carol Callaway, Kathie Campbell, Barbara Carlson, David Citta, Jim Claesgens, Sharon Constantine, Pam Coppage, Rosemarie Croker, Bob - 115 - Class Officers Planned Fund-Raising Projects Croker, Shirley Curran, Sandy Deutsch, Joe Doan, Emalyn Doetschman, Donna Dolatowski, Tom DuBois, Beth Dudley, Linda Dugan, Denny Dust, Judy Eastham, Steve Ebert, Fred Eller, Bob Ellis, Bob Eriks, Betty Eriks, Lambert Ezra, Metta Fechter, Erwin Fitzgerald, LuAnn Fileccia, Garry Fitzwater, Bill Fuchs, Tom Gearheart, Brenda Geyer, Bob Gill, Lee Glinski, Jerry Graham, Art Greeson, Larry Griswold, Gregory Hadarich, Robert Halfner, Don Hall, Vester Hamilton, George Hamilton, Margaret Hargens, Cheryl Hartz, Sandy Hasley, Bill Helton, Keith Helton, Thurston Hendricks, Edward Hill, Todd Howard, Denny Howard, Neil Huston, Allen Imes, Bob - 116 - as They Prepared for Junior Year Activities Ingram, Richard Isenberg, James Ivers, Hershel Jackson, Peter Jackson, Janice Jarmula, Nancy Jefferies, Mary Jovanovich, Walter Katona, Jim Kelley, Geraldine Kish, Annette Kristoff, Marlene Krizman, Irene Krizmanic, Philip Kubisz, Valerie Kuhn, Marjorie LaMantia, Linda Lancaster, Ron Landis, Steve Larrabee, Jim Lawbaugh, Jack Leep, Mike Loy, Betty Luetzelschwab, Ellen Mallet, Dale Wilma Marion and Gordon Bassett carefully select a highly prized pos- session — their class ring. - 117 - Proudly They Selected Class Rings to Climax Man no, A1 Marion, Wilma Mayor, Elaine McClauslin. Vincent McClure, Jill McCullough, Sharon McDermott, Pat McGee, Judy McGeorge, Jerry McGregor, Donna McLean, Dennis McNeiley, Marilyn Meade, Gale Mengeling, Carol Million, Terry Mills, Frances Molinatto, John Moore, Roger Morehead, Pauleen Mosley, Alan Mosora, Helen Murphy, Terry Mutke, Carole Neely, Bob Nemeth, Georgette Nolen, Cheryl Norman, Woody Ondo, Fred Parker, Cathy Patterson, Pam Payne, Paul Peic, Marsha Planeto, Marsha Pundllo, Charles Radcliffe, Jim Raduenzel, Suzanne Rains, Roger Redar, James Reder, Tim Regnier, Jerilyn Reiter, John Reyna, Belia Richardson, Judy Ritchie, David Rockey, Tom - 118 - an Eventful Year of Games, Dates, Dances Rogus, Pam Rommelfanger, Colleen Rose, Terry Rowen, Lynn Rudy, Raymond Satmary, Larry Sandborn, Harold Schaller, Art Shackelford, Nancy Shearer, Karen Silsby, Bill Skelly, Bob Sheiringa, Donna Skutle, Don Smith, Dave Soderstrom, Karen Southern, Bob Steele, Jerry Steffey, Mike Stevenson, Don Stevenson, Sandy Stoehr, Jack Stojkovich, Serbo Stokes, Terry Stamper, Doug Strange, Mike Susorney, Jean Swan, Kit Swatts, Kathy Swieringa, Patsy Tatu, Anita Tremse, Anna Ulrich, Mary Ann Vaughn, Roxanne Vrabel, Mike Welsh, Mike White, Mary Wickstrom, Pat Wilhelm, Larry Camera Shy Sophomores: Dubovich, John Isenberg, Jim Spikard, Gene - 119 - Led by 4 Girls, Freshmen Organized Efforts Nancy Hoff and Pam Heim learn to use the library card file to find references. In September, the freshmen, already oriented by a year’s ex- perience as eighth graders in a high school, returned to school full of anticipation for the coming year. They met many new friends; graduating students from Our Lady of Grace School at- tended Highland high as new members, and, in time, were new friends in the class of ’64. To start on the right track, they elect- ed class officers using posters, pictures, and Duttons in their cam- paigns. The resulting officers were: Janet Gaston, president; Mel- anie MacKenzie, vice-president; Kathy Dunfee, secretary; and Cindy Smith, treasurer. Next they began forming plans for future activities they would sponsor with the aid of their sponsors, Mr. Dale Mc- Cauley and Mrs. Leonard Tews. They experienced the problems that can arise when they planned their first money-making pro- ject a soc-hop which was only the start of projects to follow in the next years. Further undertakings included selling cookies to raise money and a Freshman dance for class members and their guests. As freshmen, they began to see their expectations fulfilled as they joined clubs and worked to become active members. Striving forward, they sought to be accepted as fullfledged parti- cipants in school dances and games. They attended their first school formal in December. Boys joined with their upperclass- men to enjoy high school intramurals. Quickly recognized by the upperclassmen as hard workers, full of pep, and enthusiastic, they were no longer regarded as Freshies,” but as upperclass- men of the future. June will climax an eventful and completely successful year for the new sophomores who are already looking forward to an- other year with more accomplishments, disappointments, and goals to be realized. Freshman class sponsors, Mrs. Leonard Tews and Mr. Dale McCauley, and officers — Cindy Smith, treasurer; Janet Gaston, president; Melanie MacKenzie, vice-president; and Cathy Jo Dunfee, secretary — guided freshmen through an exciting, fun-filled year. - 120 - to Distinguish Themselves in Class Activities Abblett, Karen Alexanderson, Gloria Anderson, Betty Anderson, Tom Ashton, Kathy Atkins, Juanita Balog, Steve Bandenicks, Pete Bardon, Judy Barney, Sandy Barr, Steve Bateman, Doug Bellitto, Virginia Benesh, Marsha Bickell, Jim Billingham, Myra Black, Phillis Blaker, June Blink, Melody Bosewell, Pat Boyd, Martha Brannen, Bobbi Brisco, Ann Brkovich, Donna Brooks, Pat Brownewell, Pat Buckman, Sue Bundy, Connie Burley, Janet Burke, Tom Burroughs, Bruce Burroughs, Chris Buse, Shirley Canady, Joan Carlson, Larry Carroll, Lee Ann Casada, Louise Church, Rodney Conrad, Sue Cook, Mike Cunningham, Jim Darnell, Gary Davis, Peggy Deliget, Pat DeLong, Joyce DeMuth, Peggy Dilts, Dee Dolatowski, Pat Doll, Linda Doneff, Karen Dunfee, Cathy Jo Dybel, Mike Eaton, Susan Elman, Rich Erickson, Julie Eriks, Allan Falk, Susan Farris, Bill Ferczak, Sharon Fisher, Barry Fladeland, Madge Fandrei, Keith Fuller, John - 121 - Attending Mistletoe Magic” as First Formal, Furnas, Debby Galamback, Jackie Gambini, Leslie Gargano, Larry Gargano, Lou Ann Gaston, Janet Gergely, Marilyn Gill, Jerry Glick, Vicki Goines, Bob Goolik, Tom Gordon, Rich Graham, Lilian Graham, Phillip Grimm, Janice Gould, Ron Guseman, Aurora Hachler, Charles Halfman, Tom Hamilton, Donna Haralovich, Marybeth Hardesty, Jim Harmening, Rich Hedrick, Carolyn Heichel, Cheryl Heim, Pam Heller, Rita Hendrickson, Linda Hendrickson, Paula Henley, Ron Henry, Connie Henry, Bonnie Hepburn, George Hicks, Donna Hoeckelberg, Mayme They Realized the Value of Active Social Life Ivers, Gary Jacobi, Terry Janick, Bob Jaron, Marsha Jasinski, Bob Jenkins, Fred Johnson, Pam Kelly, Pat Knight, Bill Koczur, Larry Keown, Larry Kozy, Nancy Kozlowski, Carol Kress, Charlene Krizman, Nancy Kurtz, Beth La Mantia, Dean Lautenschloger, Daphne Leister, Diane Leyba, Dave Leyba, Doreen Lien, Eric Littlejohn, Ernie Mack, Donna MacKenzie, Mel Mackowiak, Dave Mageria, Bob Magieria, Pat Malachowski, Ernie Mallet, Peggy Marlowe, Bob Marsh, Herb Martinez, Christine McClellan, Iris McDonald, Harry McGaughey, Bill McGregor, Janet McGregor, Linda McShane, Pat Meade, Terry Mericle, Phylis Merco, Bonnie Mikel, Tim Miklos, Judy Miller, Mylane Mitsch, Rita Monzek, Darla Moore, Ken Moore, Rich Muliguien, Neil Murphy, Harry Neyhart, Gary Nichol, Bob Novosel, Loraine O’Day, George Ohlstrom, Tom Opolski, Steve Oosman, Sam Papendick, Chuck Parker, Dale Patterson, Pat Pedziwiatr, Mike Peters, Toni - 123 - By Sponsoring a Cookie Sale Soc-Hop They Phillips, Linda Piech, Becky Planert, Mike Prepsky, Joe Primich, Pat Primich, Ted Quillan, Tyrone Rataczak, Dixie Reiffe, Jim Rex, James Rich, Rosemary Roach, Craig Roberts, Bart Robinette, Gifford Ross, Pam Ross, Carol Ross, Georgia Rotz, Maureen Rushin, John Ryerse, James Sacha, Bob Sanborn, Danny Sandridge, Larry Sayre, Pat Schmidt, Jim Schrlock, Dwane Scheeringa, Alice Schwerin, Lou Ann Seabridge, Joe Sell, Valerie Settinger, Leonard Simotovich, Paul Smith, Cindy Smith, Jenifer Smith, Sue Snearly, Phil Sobczak, Phyllis Spickard, Rick Spiegel, Carol Spiegle, Pat Sporman, Bonnie Stick, John Stonebraker, David Stretch, Carole Stokes, Richard Strunk, Ann Stump, Sharon Swartz, Denny Swiderski, Cathy Szabo, Tom Tarbuck, Cathy Tarr, Danny Tatum, Janice Tatum, Jeanette Tennis, Kenny Thomas, Jim Timm, Kenny Topor, Carl Toth, Sue Thrawhick, John Truman, Jim Tumidalski, Diane Turpin, Barbara - 124 - Showed Their Potential for the Coming Years Tweedale, Tom Wagman, Linda Waldron, Gary Wahl, Dwane Waltz, Valerie Watson, Ronald Ward, Terry Weathers, Barbara Wells, Lannie White, Mary Anne Williams, Judy Wynkoop, Don Wise, Bob Wise, Claude Wiseman, Beverly Wood, Jill Worker, Dwight Wright, Ricky Yarchen, Steve Yoos, Jeanette Camera Shy Freshmen: Bailey, Steve Becker, Phillip Boroughs, Chris Bruner, Kenneth Ceperich, Joseph Cuculic, Laura Gregory, Patricia Harris, Terry Harrison, Patricia Heichel, Cheryl Jarchow, Jerry Jendreas, James Kozikowski, Nancy Wiley, Richard Zieba, A1 Buying cookies from Janet Gaston, Pat Primich and Bobbie Brannen support their class’ project. - 125 - Eighth Graders Anticipated Freshman-itis’ as Cathy Ryerse, secretary; Chuck Wagner, president; Larry Landis, vice-president; Theresa Boyd, treas- urer; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Graber, sponsors, taka time to formulate plans for the eighth grade’s activities. Mr. John Fruth helps Peggy Brannen plan her schedule for high school. Stepping into the unfamiliar terrain of HHS proved to be a big challenge to these newcomers, but equally as demanding was the fact that they must do as the Romans,” or, in other words, follow and imitate the high school students. If these 265 stu- dents were somewhat frightened by high school life, their faces did not show it. They stuck out their chins and assumed a con- fident attitude as they strode into foreign classrooms and wand- ered through unfriendly corridors. Always a smile regardless of the inner bewilderment”--that must have been the motto of the eighth graders as they slowly learned to deal with everyday school problems through painfully funny experience. Skill was acquired at such new processes as organizing class schedules, electing class officers, and selecting sponsors. Chuck Wagner, served as president with Larry Landis, vice president, as his right-hand man. Cathy Ryerse and Thersea Boyd were secretary and treasurer, respectively; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gra- ber, also new to the school, served as their sponsors. They didn’t lack school spirit and enthusiasm, as many were seen cheering as loudly at the Varsity games as at their own eighth grade games. They did a good imitation of the up- perclassmen in campaigning for class offices, dress, following fads, and the decoration of lockers. Although they were free to join many of the clubs, they did not jump into the swift high school current like fools, but were very careful and conservative in club memberships and school activities. Firsts” may laDel many of the events occurring during this year on the launching pad. As the count-down continued and first soc-hop followed first detention, the eighth graders learned to meet their obligations and realized responsibilities in an at- tempt to appease the awkwardness of growing up with the sat- isfaction of accomplishment. . .the accomplishment of being on the threshold of high school. Despite inner anxiety, all eagerly awaited the day when they could step into the building and really be in high school. - 126 They Elected Class Officers to Plan the Year Alberts, Veronica Alexander, Bernard Andersen, Michelle Angell, Pat Antoni, Ed Antonivitz, Frank Asboth, David Atkins, Diane Bailey, Steve Bales, Barbara Bandenicks, Ilze Bard, Tim Bartholemew, Kenneth Beacom, Karen Beilke, Sandy Bennett, Susan Black, Fredrick Bliyhe, Peggy Boganwright, Dan Bohanan, Alan Boissier, Jim Boston, Roseanne Boswell, Patricia Boswinkle, Glen Boyd, Theresa Brady, Barbara Brakeley, Barbara Brannen, Peggy Brant, Evelyn Breneck, Vick Brill, Linda Brodine, Lynn Brooks, Jim Brooks, Julious Brown, Terry Browning, Charlene Buono, Bob Burton, Rex Bussanmas, Sherry Caird, Janet Carlson, Susan Carrico, Karyn Carter, Jackie Cawood, Janet Chamberlain, Brian Clark, Denny Claussen, John Colins, Linda Copak, Barry Coppage, Rick Covington. Shelby Criswell, Carol Crucean, Charlotte Cunningham, Pete Daerr. Nancy Davis, Helen Dav. Danny Decker, Cheryl Demaris, Eliece Dickinson, Diane Dorsch, Carol Dorton. Eunice Dove, Benny - 127 - New Friends, Faces, and a New Way of Life Downing, Daryl Dudley, Richard Dunn, Marilyn Dust, Ron Elish, Larry Evans, Jim Evansin, David Faist, James Falk, Bryan Farmer. Donald Felix, Tom Felker, Karen Fitzsimmons, Bob Fitzwater, Ruth Fladeland, Edwin Fleener, Karen Floyd, David Foster, Barbara Foster, Jim Freeman, Judy Frisinger, John Gambril, Gene Garbett, Cheryl Gargano, Peggy Gaston, John Gish, Calvin Gilum, Virginia Godshall, Tom Goenenwein, Susann Gold, Martin Golub, Shirley Greene, Sharon Gregory, Ed Griswold, Geoffrey Groves, Cheryl Mrs. Eileen McCormack checks Tommy Humphrey for hearing ability and any possible defects. Faced Them as They Assumed Responsibilities Hafner, Bob Hart, Don Halsey, Pamala Hawkins, Mark Huetton, Pat Heinricks, Dennis Helton, Barbara Herman, Bill Hertwig, Tom Hickman, Paul Hodges, Veryl Hogan, Dale Hornak, Kathy Hornak, Marty Horvat, Francine Howarth, Gary Humphrey, Tom Irish, Nancy Jarchow, Jerry Jewell, Larry Jones, Alan Jones, Paul Joye, Richard Kasarda, Paul Kasbaum, Keith Kellams, Paul Kennedy, Lu Ann Keown, Dennis Killian, Lester Kinsolla, Luana Kozak, Edward Kroll, Vernon Kukrul, Don Labelle, Sharon Landis, Larry Langloise, David Larrabee, Bruce Leach, Jack Leach, Jim Lesson, Sherry Legg, Beverly Lightcap, Bill Lindsey, Rita Lohse, Diane Long, George Longland, James Lorton, Roger Loy, Wanda Lowery, Pat Luetzelschwab, Earl Majewski, Richard Markward, Kathy Matias, Raymond McCarthy, Carol McCullough, Bruce McDonald, Daryl McDonald, Jim Messner, Jim Midciff, Kathy Mikash, Jim Mikel, Lance Miller, Bonnie Miller, Jack - 129 - They Met Obligations, Fulfilled Duties, and McGee, Mary Minter, Jeff Mitsch, Joe Moorhead, June Morris, Coleen Mosemiller, Fred Motsinger, Carol Motosh, Romalda Nordin, Bruce Norman, Gary Norris, Sandy Nusbaum, Gary O’Reel, Gayle Page, Cheryl Paylo, Bonnie Pavinica, Tony Petrilich, Mike Poole, Sherrill Powell, Dennis Raschaw, John Ratchau, John Ray, Doreen Reder, Barbara Reed, Karen Reeves, Gary Rench, Bob Rentschler, Richard Renyolds, Richard Rezny, Bob Rhea, Jewel Rich, Keith Rich, Mike Ripley, Douglas Rhoades, Ronald Robbins, Joyce Robertson, Glenn Roderich, Greg Rogers, Sandy Ross, Tom Rowe, Vicki Rowen, Craig Ryerse, Kathy Sampias, Ed Sanborn, Elissa Sanders, Betty Sanders, Charles Sanders, Linda Sanders, Sandy Sanik, Paul Schmidt, Arthur Scholl, Danny Schwartz, Diane Shackleford, Ruth Shapiro, Don Shirley, Bob Silny, Richard Silverman, Joan Simone, Beverly Skutle, Shirley Smith, Bruce Smith, Gwen Snearley, Bob Sobczak, Walter - 130 - Began Growing Up Rapidly Yet Satisfactorily Spanier, David Spencer, Jackie Sohberg, Ron Stan, Penny Stephen, Dale Stiak, Susan Stoehr, Jim Stuck, Richard Suda, Ann Svetic, Cynthia Swarens, Lonnie Sweeney, Louis Syverson, Cheryl Tatum, Patty Szczybiclski, Pat Taylor, Judy Taylor, Robert Terrill, Tom Theil, Douglas Thurman, Dennis Tisk, Pamala Toth, Rick Travis, George Tuskan, John Twedell, Jerry Wagner, Chuck Wheeler, Woody Wells, Claire White, Marsha Williams, Charles Williams, Kay Willison, Linda Wilson, Beverly Withrow, Harry Wolf, Linda Camera Shy BfgMh Joraders : Corder, Sandra Fiska, Pamela Glinski, Sharon Goyette, Patsy Haldeman, Janice Harrison, Kenneth Johnson, Marlene Sandridge, Larry Scholl, Nancy Judy Freeman and Veronica Alberts wonder how everything can possibly fit. - 131 ADVERTISING Our changing world is accented by growth in population, education, and business. A few years ago the population in- crease developed, in one respect at least, into a major problem. Highland was compelled to build a high school of its own. Soon it was completed and represented the ultimate in educa- tional facilities from the standpoints of equipment, inspirational surrounding and a competent faculty. We must not be narrow-minded and talk only in terms of explosive growth when speaking of the new school we are privi- leged to attend. Take a good, long look at the town of High- land. The rate of Highland’s constant growth shows the spirit of its residents and businessmen. Successful businesses thrive in our busy town. Highland, proudly known as the largest town in Indiana, acquired many innovations in recent years. It is a town pop- ping it’s buttons and bursting it’s classrooms; it has much to be proud of. Modern super markets, drug stores, and recreational facili- ties leave little to be desired. So many businesses have expanded that it may seem difficult to keep up with them. Old and estab- lished firms have been invigorated and encouraged to stay ahead of the times through competition with the new but forceful businesses that are mushrooming throughout the community. A parallel may be drawn between the town and it’s high school. Both have grown amazingly in their respectively short histories. Neither has reached maturity nor has yet stopped working toward that goal. Highland is truly a town of the fu- ture. - 133 - iSSUfi A • . • EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA - 134 - Joan Phelps, Gary Moore, Zelda Border and Tim Blakely seem pleased with their scores, but Bob Witherspoon decides to try again. It’s better to have bowled and lost than never to have bowled at all. Bowling’s a wonderful way to spend an evening; relax meeting new friends, or having fun with the old. Join the fun in the gracious atmosphere of PLAZA LANES and participate in a stimulating sport enjoyed by millions of men, women, and children. 8101 Kennedy Avenue Plaza Lanes Gazing at a stamp collection, Athie Anton and Joanne Hamilton find an unusual foreign stamp. Hoosier Highlander A rolling stone may gather no moss, but a letter written on stationery from the HOOSIER HIGHLANDER will gather many sweet thoughts as it rolls along. Although stones and moss have little in common, the HOOS- IER HIGHLANDER and the fine writing materials, school supplies, and other office needs are synomous. Highway Avenue Van Prooyen’s Decorating has never been so easy! VAN PROOYEN’S PAINT STORE can supply you with a multitude of beau- tiful and exclusive colors. The paint dries in minutes, and for many years the finish will look as bright as the day it was applied. Let VAN PROOYEN’S solve any exterior or interior decorating problem you might have. 2639 Highway Avenue Bob Palmer and Mary Kay Huston decide to paint the town red.” - 136 - Ed’s Town T. V. If you are looking for the best of service and quality, you will instinctively go to ED’S TOWN T.V., a leader in the field of selling and servicing radios and television sets. 8610 Kennedy Avenue Schoon’s Shop at SCHOON’S SUPER MARKET where quality and economy meet to fit your budget. Here you will find a large variety of canned and frozen goods, fresh meats, vegetables, and fruits. 2813 Highway Avenue Randall’s Command attention from that special man in your life by going to RANDALL’S BEAUTY SALON where it is their business to make your hair your crowning glory. Homestead Shopping Plaza 8135 Kennedy Avenue Pettit Oil Don’t wait until it’s too late to secure warmth for the long winter months. Use PETTIT OIL for safe, depend- able service. 2825 Highway Avenue - 137 - While Anne Yoder waits for her prescription to be filled by the qualified pharmacist, Linda Murphy finds one of her favorite products in the display. Highland Pharmacy Health is wealth. Bring your prescriptions to the HIGH- LAND PHARMACY for quality drugs. Select your beauty and medical needs from a full line of name brand products. Also pick up reading material to fill your spare time from their complete line of publications. 2837 Highway Avenue - 138 - Pee Wee’s Are you bored? Variety is the spice of life, so why not visit PEE WEE’S and see their supply of hobby mater- ials, selection of toys, and fine assortment of gifts. 2835 Highway Avenue Clover Farm Store You’ll know you’ve found your four leaf clover when you shop for the fine array of groceries displayed for your service and convenience at the CLOVER FARM STORE. 2813 Jewett Street Highland Hardware You can make your man’s home his palace with the help of HIGHLAND HARDWARE. Any possible com- plement to any house is to be found there. 8715 Kennedy Avenue Chris Vallo’s Florist A rose from any other florist would not smell quite as sweet as one from CHRIS VALLO’S FLORIST. Beauty is more than petal deep in any of their flower arrange- ments. 8944 Erie Street Abby’s Beauty Shop The beauty of the heavens is the stars; the beauty of a woman is her hair. To glorify your hair for that certain young man, come to .ABBY’S BEAUTY SHOP. 3242 Franklin Street Blink’s Barber Shop Are you in need of a haircut but lack the time it usually requires? BLINK’S BARBER SHOP is notorious for quick, thrifty haircuts and shaves. Jewett Street Heilman’s Floors Don’t stand for a poor grade of floors. HELLMAN FLOORS give you more for your money because they feature a complete line of floor materials. Homestead Shopping P laza 8100 Kennedy Avenue Highland Kiddie Shop The assortment from the HIGHLAND KIDDIE SHOP appeals to the guys and dolls of the younger generation; so a word to the wise should be sufficifient. Come. This is your invitation. 2706 Highway Avenue - 139 - Jamie Sullivan admires Sandy McCormack’s wise selection. Highland Jeweler’s Highland High students always look forward to their cherished class rings from the HIGHLAND JEWEL- ERS. There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. Beauty is the pass-word at HIGHLAND JEWELERS, where you will encounter many valuables which will be admired and enjoyed for many years. 8610 Kennedy Avenue Miller Office Supply Does your office have excellent quarters and well-trained personnel? It it does and still lacks the finest office sup- plies, it is a deficient office. Bring your office rating to top-notch by installing quality machines and using the best office supplies from MILLER OFFICE SUPPLY. 475 Fayette Street Hammond, Indiana Faith Nichol and Norma Clark try to figure out how an in tricate machine operates. - 140 - Calumet Press Enlarge your outlook and broaden your insight through the publications printed by the CALUMET PRESS. Also take advantage of their excellent selection of office supplies. 2939 Jewett Street Van’s TV If you need a new television set, appliances, or repairs, VAN’S TV will be a sight for sore eyes. Remember, visit VAN’S for any and all television difficulties. 2629 Highway Avenue Zandstra’s Fruit basket upset does not apply at ZANDSTRA’S, as the wide variety of quality fruits and vegetables are dis- played in a fully organized manner. 2613 Highway Avenue Town Lumber Co. Houses are built for people. If you want an attractive and well constructed house, come to TOWN LUMBER COMPANY for decorating ideas and the necessary sup- plies. Kennedy and Condit - 141 - Broadwin Radio T.V If the picture on your television screen acts as if it had St. Vitus’ dance or if your radio is barely audible be- cause of static, take your questionable tubes to BROAD- WIN RADIO and T.V. for checking and service with a smile. 6547 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana The Hollander An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but nothing will keep you away from THE HOLLANDER once you have tasted their mouth-watering fruit. 2026 Ridge Road Highland Dairy Store You don’t have to keep that cow in the bedroom thanks to the handy HIGHLAND DAIRY STORE. Everyday you’ll find them ready to supply you with quality dairy products. 8437 Kennedy Avenue A. A. Electric You will be neither short changed nor short circuited if your home or business establishment is wired by A A ELECTRIC. 9444 Wicker Park Boulevard J.C. Penney Co. A friend in need is a friend indeed. J. C. PENNEY and COMPANY is a friend with the answer to all of your clothing needs. The price is right; the quality, com- mendable. 5134 Hohman Street Hammondjhidian Shafer’s Restaurant Whether you eat to live or live to eat, you will enjoy the delicious food at SHAFER’S RESTAURANT where your satisfaction is their first concern. 8940 Wicker Park Boulevard G.Leep and Son G. LEEP and SON features a fine selection of groceries and all cuts of U.S. Choice beef for your freezer. Their prices are within the reach of all. 8836 Kennedy Avenue Shelly Real Estate Why squander your savings for a psychiatrist? Rid your- self of sleepless nights and worrisome days by letting SHELLY REAL ESTATE AGENCY sell or rent your house for you. Highway Avenue - 143 - Gary Moore and Bob Witherspoon are very impressed with The Voice of Music.” John F. Mika ' s If you’ve ever had to face the music, you know it isn’t fun. However, it is fun to listen to and to be able to play music. Visit JOHN F. MIKA’S MUSIC CENTER and see their fine selection of records and musical instru- ments. Inquire about plans for learning how to play a musical instrument. 8131 Kennedy Avenue Zimmerman Plumbing Where there is smoke, there is fire, and where there is a leak, there is a man from ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING and HEATING. It is better to be safe and secure when your plumbing and heating fixtures are installed and re- paired by ZIMMERMAN. 2838 Highway Avenue Howard Armstrong and David Hautsch find just the right answer to those cold winter day chills. - 144 - Calumet Nat’l Bank Many people let money burn holes in their pockets. Bring your money to the CALUMET NATIONAL BANK, and they will keep it safe for your future. 2842 Highway Avenue Dillon Oil Co. Inc. Rain or shine, night or day; prompt car service is guar- anteed at DILLON OIL COMPANY, INC. Your car troubles will be solved if you let DILLON’S skillful mechanics handle your problems. Corner of Route 6 41 Jansen’s A penny saved is a penny earned; you’ll save many pen- nies shopping at JANSEN’S MICHIGAN FRUIT MARKET. Stop in and choose from their top-grade se- lection of fruits and vegetables. 2122 Ridge Road Lamprecht’s Florist When you say it with flowers, make sure that the flow- ers are from LAMPRECHT’S FLORIST. On any oc- casion, LAMPRECHT’S corsages will make your best girl look better. 8941 Kleinman Road - 145 - Parkmor Drive-In Pat Adamchik, Karen Martin and Mary McDermott find a refreshing stop as they return from the beach on one of those blistering summer days. Once you take a person to the PARKMOR DRIVE-IN you can’t stop him from eating or drag him away. Per- sonal advertising is the best kind, and PARKMOR has a monopoly on it. You can eat and drink for prices much lower than you would expect for such delicious food. Ridge Road and Cline Avenue - 146 - Jodee’s Beauty Salon Go to JODEE’S BEAUTY SALON today and let them show you the way to beauty, for even virtue is more fair when it appears in a beautiful woman. 2937 Jewett Street C. P. Scott Co. Dunfee Cleaners Y ou can dress up your home as well as yourself with fine-quality clothes and home equipment— some of the best that America knows— from CARSON PIERIE SCOTT CO. Now you can have your cake and spill it too because the prompt pick-up and delivery service of DUNFEE CLEANERS is just as near as your phone. Woodmar Shopping Center 165th and Indianapolis Boulevard Hammond, Indiana 5529 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana Max Ed ' s Drive Inn You can eat, drink, and be merry if you will make MAX and ED’S DRIVE INN your stopping point aftergames, sock hops, or shows. 405 West Ridge Road Griffith, Indiana Irene’s Gift Shop It is more blessed to give than to receive. Keep this thought in mind when you select and purchase gifts for any occasion at IRENE’S GIFT SHOP. 2807 Highway Avenue Jay Dee’s You can buy a bushel and a peck of delicious fruits and vegetables at a surprisingly low price when you shop at JAY DEE’S DRIVE IN MART. Ridge Road and Cline Jack Fox Sons “Apparel often proclaims the man” is true of the well- dressed men who buy their clothes at JACK FOX SONS. The same fine quality appears in all their mer- chandise. 5219 Hohman Avenue In Downtown Hammond Millikan’s Music leads the way to romance. To put you in the mood, take advantage of MILLIKAN’S full line of re- cords, radios, and televisions. Sporting goods and appli- ances are also available. 449 State Street Hammond, Indiana - 147 - Where do they come out ask Barry Zimmerman and Carol Gaston. Pleasant View Dairy Would you like to feel young and full of pep? You’ll feel this way by drinking fresh grade A milk, three times daily. Since milk is nature’s most nearly perfect food, PLEASANT VIEW DAIRY is the perfect place to get it. Remember their convenient delivery service which brings the milk straight to your doorstep each morning. 2625 Highway Avenue No more tired feet and sore eyes when you sit in your easy chair and shop in the comfort of your own home. Call or write SEARS, ROEBUCK, and COMPANY and have your order delivered quickly. Products of high quality and reasonable prices are offered to the public throu gh an informative catalogue. 452 State Street Hammond, Indiana Sears, Roebuck Co. Harold Downing and Jerry Franklin find it hard to choose. - 148 - Teibel’s Your heart will surely belong to TEIBEL’S after a mere sample of their tempting food, courteous service, and delightful surroundings. Route 41 Schererville, Indiana ] 3oyd Realty Ins. Don’t look delay, go to the best dea gift horse in the mouth. Without further BOYD REALTY and INSURANCE for on houses, lots, and insurance. 3110 Condit Street C J Service Attention frustrated do-it-your-selfers! Leave your car problems to the reliable mechanics employed at C J SERVICE. Get fast, efficient service at C J’s. 9109 Wicker Park Boulevard Hammond’s Pest control is a serious business, and it’s their business. HAMMOND PEST CONTROL works to make homes and industries free from disease-carrying and property- destroying insects. 664 State Street Hammond, Indiana - 149 - Main Office 4518 Indianapolis Boulevard East Chicago, Indiana EXport 8-1322 Highland Branch 2839 Highway Avenue TEmple 8- 1812 - 150 - Ed’s Barber Shop Bud’s Shoe Repair They may not have Charles of the Ritz, but they give you the haircut of your choice at ED’S BARBER SHOP Clean, swift, efficient service at reasonable prices is their trademark. Walking on thin leather? Don’t wait until the snow starts creeping through. Have your shoes resoled by the experienced hands at BUD’S SHOE REPAIR. 2712 Highway Avenue Highway Avenue Hansen Divers Supply Can’t you keep your head above wa ter? No need to wor- ry when you visit HANSEN’S DIVERS’ SUPPLY for all the equipment a frogman will find necessary. 3750 Ridge Road Hart Kitchen Supply If you would like to have a kitchen that is beautiful and practical as well, you will do business with HART KITCHEN SUPPLY. 9434 Wicker Park Boulevard Mary Ann’s It’s difficult to change nature, but you may supplement that small part of it displayed in your yard with flowers from MARY ANN’S GARDEN CENTER. MARY ANN’S also offers fresh garden produce. Ridge Road Lake Co. Garden Sup. If your home is dull and lifeless looking, brighten it up with flowers, evergreens, shrubs, and trees from LAKE COUNTRY GARDEN CENTER. Highland Block Co. Definitely no chips off their blocks. Be assured of a firm foundation; build on products from the HIGHLAND BLOCK COMPANY. Kennedy Avenue and Erie Tracks Fashion Cleaners Keep your fashionable clothing clean and in top condi- tion by sending it to FASHION CLEANERS where quick service and quality cleaning are always practiced. 8746 Kennedy Avenue - 151 - Pat Zeman and Arlene Vrabel promise to follow instruc- tions carefully. Prevention may be better than cure, but if you ever need the prescription to cure your ills, stop at the KEN RIDGE DRUGS for quick service with a friendly smile. KEN RIDGE DRUGS also features a complete line of cosmetics. As an added attraction, try the fountain ser- vice. Highway and Kennedy Avenue Ken Ridge Drugs Eleanore’s Girls, you will be lovelier than Venus when your clothes are purchased from ELEANORE’S. Winter, spring, sum- mer, fall, they have name brand clothes to suit them all. From Bobbie Brooks to White Stag and from jewelry to swimwear; the selection is wide. Shop at ELEANORE’S for fine feminine apparel. 2841 Highway Avenue Pat Karlson and Peggy Swieringa find all the latest styles. V and P Shoes If the shoe fits, wear it. You can bet your bottom dollar that the shoes will always fit if they are from V AND P SHOES. 2831 Highway Avenue State Farm Insurance Insure your family and home at STATE FARM IN- SURANCE, Bert Masepohl, agent. Have the feeling that your loved ones and all your posessions are being pro- tected by people who really care. 2839 Highway Avenue Calumet Rentalls Never be a lender or borrower. Instead get what you need from CALUMET RENTALLS. They reasonably rent or sell most anything. 8630 Kennedy Avenue Highland Dept. Store Haste usually makes waste, but not when you are rush- ing to buy the fine clothing available in any size, style, and price range at the HIGHLAND DEPARTMENT STORE. 2821 Highway Avenue - 153 - Highland Motor Sales You can move way out ahead of the Joneses if you buy your new Ford or like-new used car at HIGHLAND MOTOR SALES where all of the cars are in excellent condition. Cars are available in every practical color, style, and price under the sun. 2945 Jewett Street Jo Anne Golec and Terry Loane agree with Jerry Deleget, getting ready for a test drive, that the new Fords are terrific. FORD HIGHLAND { IfjOR SALES - 154 - M S Sunoco Anything worth doing is worth doing well, so whether it’s a long journey or just a jaunt, stop at M S SUN- OCO and fill ’er up. Route 41 and Lincoln Street Prosperity Cleaners Never cry over spilt milk. In case of an accident, don’t despair. Take your clothes to the friendly people at PROSPERITY CLEANERS. Homestead Shopping Plaza 8139 Kennedy Avenue Highland License Bu. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Before your driver’s license expires, have it renewed at the HIGHLAND LICENSE BUREAU. 2910 Highway Avenue Oak Grove Homes OAK GROVE MOBIL SALES has a wide selection in different sizes and prices of beautiful trailers that have the conveniences of home with the luxury of mobility. 2631 Ridge Road Mary Johnny’s Are your children too young for school? Sit back and relax, mothers, if they are. You can send them to MARY JOHNNY’S KIDDIE KASTLE where they learn as they play. 2810 Highway Avenue Huizenga Auto Service For complete auto service, don’t hesitate to bring your car to HUIZENGA AUTO SERVICE. Use their handy charge account if your resources are low. 8905 Wicker Park Boulevard - 155 - The young people you see in these pictures are all on their way to successful careers in one of America’s basic industries . . . steel. They decided (as we hope you will decide) to let Inland Steel Company help them plan their future . Some are gaining knowledge and experience in spe- cial trades to become journeyman machinists, car- penters or electricians . . . some are concentrating on certain phases of steelmaking by working in the open hearth shops, the cold rolling mills or the galvanizing lines. Still others are working in laboratories building a sound foundation for a future in steel research. Inland offers the high school graduate an excellent opportunity to further his education. Employees may participate in a variety of on-the-job training pro- grams, or they can continue their formal education by registering for evening courses offered by local Purdue and Indiana University Extension Centers. Plan now to investigate the unlimited opportunities for you in steel . . . with the midwest’s own steel company . . INLAND STEEL. INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works CINLAN Employment Division 3113 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana - 156 - Pat Karlson, Terry Loane, and Jerry Deleget study architectural plans with intense interest. Highland Lumber Co. A man’s home is his castle, so to be proud of the house that you built; get expert advice from the HIGHLAND LUMBER COMPANY. They will help you with your house plan and will furnish you with the lumber and the other supplies needed for the construction of your house. 2930 Ridge Road Fat Boy Drive-In Life is short but sweet, so don’t spend all your time looking for a good place to eat. Come as you are to the FAT BOY DRIVE-IN. You can eat in your car or come inside; either way you will find the snacks and meals the best you can buy. 6730 Indian apolis Boulevard Hammond, Indiana John Erickson suggests a Fat Boy” as Lynn McGregor scans the menu. - 157 - Edward C. Minas Co. Come early and stay late when shopping for any part of the complete line of wearing apparel, household appli- ances, furniture, and toys available at EDWARD C. MINAS COMPANY 460 State Street Hammond, Indiana Einhorn’s Good clothes open all doors. You will too if you are seen wearing clothes from EINHORN’S TOWN COUNTRY SPORTSWEAR. EINHORN’S has one of the Finest selections from berm udas to cocktail dresses. Woodmar Shopping Center 165th and Indianapolis Boulevard Hammond, Indiana Dupes-Kinney Realtors No need to search high and low for a house that is a home. DUPES and KINNEY REAL ESTATE will find one to suit you to a T. 2934 Highway Avenue Saxe’s Gas Station If you’re driving out of town or just around the neigh- borhood, pull into SAXE’S GAS STATION for a fill-up, a tune-up, or repairs on a smash-up. 3845 Ridge Road - 158 - Highland High P. T.A. New PTA officers, Mrs. Tom Raduenzel, Mr. John Witherspoon, Mr. George Geiselman and Mrs. Charles Deak concen- trate on plans for a successful year. To bring into closer relationship the home and the school is one of the goals of the HIGHLAND HIGH PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. Monthly meetings enable the teacher and parent to become better acquainted and thrash out school problems. Projects to help the school and students are conducted each year. - 159 - 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. -A 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 Nichels and Associates have the facili- ties and know-how to turn out that extra quality on all types of competition equipment. 8944 SOUTH CLINE Telephones: Temple 8-2024 8-1994 HIGHLAND, INDIANA - 160 - Ken Ridge Bowling Many features make the KEN RIDGE BOWLING LANES the only place to bowl. AMF automatics com- plete 24 alleys with the most modern equipment avail- able. Try their convenient snack shop for a light refresh- ment. 8835 Kennedy Avenue Sharon Ann’s Studio Put a little fun in your life; try dancing. SHARON ANN’S DANCE STUDIO can teach you anything from tap and ballet to acrobatics. Age is no barrier. 2424 Ridge Road Krooswky’s KROOSWKY’S CUSTARD SHOP, the home of the 12 cent hot dog, symbolizes all that is good to eat from hot, buttery popcorn to cool, refreshing root beer. Highway Avenue eman ' s Hohman at Sibley HAMMOND. INDIANA . First in FASHION . First in QUALITY . First in SERVICE Marsh Jim’s Station If your car has that tired, dragged out feeling, bring it to MARSH and JIM’S GAS STATION. An oil change, grease job, and tune-up is just what the doctor ordered. Southeast Corner Ridge Road and Cline Avenue Griffith, Indiana - 161 - Jo Ann ' s Be alive! Learn to dance! Become acquainted with the latest steps in dancing fun by taking lessons at JO ANN’S SCHOOL OF DANCE. 8141 Wicker Park Drive Emil’s Service Station For the get up and go” your car had when it was new, pull into EMIL’S SERVICE STATION and give your car the lift it needs. Second Street at Ridge Road Ben Franklin Get what you want at the BEN FRANKLIN VA- RIETY STORE, for it is as versatile as Mr. Franklin himself. And as the saying goes, the prices are right.” Highway Avenue Gary Office Equipt. You get easy credit terms at the GARY OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY where a complete stock of nationally known portable and standard typewriters can be lound. 25 West Sixth Street Gary, Indiana Brant Construction For the structure with the modern look and high qual- ity build, BRANT CONSTRUCTION serves you best and helps you choose the house that suits your family and pocket-book. 2200 Ridge Road Dunkenburger Whether you’re connoisseur of fine foods or a hungry teenager, you will undoubtedly find the best hamburg- ers and fries in town at DUNKENBURGER. 7430 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, Indiana - 162 - Maida Murphy, Don Mickles, and Judy McKinley find a galore of delicious” values at STRACK and VAN TIL’S. Strack Van Til’s Chalk up your mistake of buying at other grocery stores as experience. Designed with you in mind, STRACK and VAN TIL’S excells in convenience of location, modern facilities, and a fine selection of foods. Sensibly priced to meet your pocketbook, foods await your inspection and purchase. Shop the modern way; shop at STRACK and VAN TIL’S. Forty-fifth and Cline Town Club Are you tired of spending hours over a hot stove? Then why not take a night off and enjoy an entertaining evening and a delicious meal at the TOWN CLUB? Once you have tasted their delectable food, you will surely return time and time again. 2904 Forty-fifth Avenue Maureen Bouret, Howard Armstrong, Mary Beth Micza- lek, and Tom Swisher talk over the day’s events at the TOWN CLUB. - 163 - Golden Point I can’t think on an empty stomach,” a common phrase, can be remedied by driving to the home of low-prices, delicious food, the GOLDEN POINT. Routes 6 and 41 Nolen Plbg. Htg. You never know the worth of water ’til the well is dry, so have your plumbing done by NOLEN PLUMB- ING and HEATING COMPANY. Remember — where least expected, water breaks loose. 1511 Broadway East Chicago, Illinois Herff Jones Company Souveniers of tomorrow are today the images of ma- turity to the high school students who order their class rings from HERFF JONES and COMPANY. Indianapolis 7, Indiana Carl Pettit, Contractor Have you always looked for your dream home, but have never found it? Then search no more, for CARL PETTIT, CONTRACTOR, can fulfill your dream. 8605 Delaware Street. Paul Toth, Builders You can be sure, if it’s Toth’s.” This is the familiar cry of those who rely on PAUL TOTH BUILDERS to contract their homes and garages. 3015 Garfield Street - 164 - Steve’s Pure Oil Need Help? You’ll get it at STEVE’S PURE OIL SERVICE STATION where complete auto service and the best products for your car are available. 8430 Kennedy Avenue Brant Motel Both the newest conveniences and an enjoyable even- ing in a beautiful well-kept room are yours at the BRANT MOTEL. 8954 Wicker Park Boulevard Scherwood Club Fun and sun for everyone are waiting at the SCHER- WOOD CLUB. It tops off your long, summer days with much-needed freshness and vigor. Schererville, Indiana Heine’s Service Station In this hustle, bustle world of today, HEINE’S SER- VICE STATION feels that even though life is short there is always time enough for courtesy. 2744 Highway Avenue - 165 - ADMINISTRATION Day, Robert E. 8, 32, 43, 83, 88 Fruth, John P. 32, 34, 83, 126 Heim, Gordon T. 82 McCormack, Eileen 85, 128 Monbeck, Lon P. 82 Sanik, John 82 Shone, Annabelle 84, 114 Strange, John H. 82 Warren, Allen J. 34, 83 TEACHING STAFF Armstrong, O. R. 86 Barack, Richard 80, 86, 89 Bates, Phyllis 36, 38, 43, 86 Bluhm, Marjorie 41, 54, 86 Braunwarth, Alpha 39, 86 Brock, Virginia 28 Brummett, Paul 86, 114 Buenerkemper, Marianne 86 Clark, Donald 6, 86, 91 Clinkenbeard, Merlin 58, 69, 70, 71, 86 Dolak, Joseph 87 Gilliam, Arthur 42, 87 Graber, Rachael 87, 126 Graber, Richard 87, 89, 124 Gray, R. L. 86, 87 Groff, Carol 89 Henderson, JoAnne 35, 87 Hendrix, Jon 87 Kaupke, Donn 60, 69, 72, 73, 87 Kaupke, Dorothy 38, 87, 114 Kellam, Robert 33, 36, 87, 108 Kelly, Eugene 87 Kibiger, Edwin 46, 48, 87 Leas, Albert 87, 89 Mathew, Anne 36, 76, 77, 87 McCauley, Dale 87, 120 Nicholson, Martha 42, 54, 88, 91 Ramsey, Rachael 88 Royer, Gloria 88 Royer, Robert 59, 88 Sevald, Marsha 40, 88 Sheets, Roland 60, 67, 88 Smith, Trillis 88 Speicher, Dean 33, 49, 50, 53, 88, 172, Stan, Steve 88 Steffen, Dorothy 89 Sypult, Kenneth 60, 61, 68, 75, 89 Tews, Leonard 41, 89 Tews, Violet 41, 89, 120 Tucker, Inez 89 Wilder, Gordon 44, 89 Youman, Mary 36, 89, 108 NON-TEACHING STAFF Cooks Blink, Shirley 21, 85 Gorman, Mary Alice 21, 85 Gross, Grace 21, 85 Klarich, Sue 21, 85 Soderstrom, Ila 21, 85 Swiekonsk, Wilma 21, 85 Custodians De Vries, Tunis 85 Drake, James 85 Haines, Stanley 85 Lancaster, Morris 85 Tremse, John 85 Kaczmarski, Tillie 85, 27 P. T. A. Council Deak, Charles (Mrs.) 159 Radunzel, Tom (Mrs.) 159 Witherspoon, John 159 Geisleman, George 159 Secretaries Foltz, Lois 84 Hasselbring, Laurene 84 Tirpak, Elenor 84 Riechers, Grace 84 ACTIVITIES Band 46, 47 Bookstore Staff 43 Booster Club 54 Boy’s Glee Club 45 Chess Club 42 Choir 44 Drama Club 35 Drum Major Twirlers 48 Future Business Leaders of America 38 Future Teachers of America 39 Girls Glee Club 35 Key Club 35 Madrigals 44 Monitors 43 National Honor Society 33 Office Aides 43 Pep Band 48 Quill Scroll 49 Science Club 41 Select Boys 45 Shield Staff 52, 53, 172, 173, 174 Sign Painters Club 41 Spanish Club 40 Student Council 32 Student Librarians 42 Student Projectionists 42 Triple Trio 44 Trojanal Staff 50, 51 Y-Teens 36, 37 SPORTS Baseball 70, 71 Basketball freshmen 69 junior varsity 68 varsity 66, 67 Cheerleaders 74 Cross Country 58 174 Football junior varsity 63 varsity 60, 61, 62 Girls Athletic Association 76, 77 Golf 59 Intramural’s 78, 79 Lettermen 75 Track 72, 73 ADVERTISING A. and A. Electric 139 Abby’s Beauty Shop 143 Ben Franklin 162 Blink ' s Barber Shop 139 Boyd Realty and Insurance 149 Brant Construction 162 Brant Motel 165 Broadwin Radio and TV 142 Bud ' s Body Shop 143 Bud’s Shoe Repair 151 Calumet National Bank 145 Calumet Press 141 Calumet Rentalls 153 C. and J. Service 149 Carl Pettit, Contractor 164 Carson Pirie Scott and Company 147 Chris Vallo’s Florist 139 Clover Farm Store 139 Dillon Oil Company, Inc. 145 Dunfee Cleaners 147 Dunkenburger 162 Dupes and Kinney Real Estate 158 Ed’s Barger Shop 151 Ed’s Town TV 137 - 166 - Edward C. Minas Company 158 Einhorns Town and Country Sportswear 158 Eleanore’s 152 Emil ' s Service Station 162 Fashion Cleaners 151 Fat Boy Drive-In 157 Gary Office Equipment Company 162 G. Leep and Sons 143 Golden Point 164 Hammond Pest Control 149 Hansen Drivers Supply 151 Hart Kitchen Supply 151 Heine’s Service Station 165 Heilman’s Floors 139 Herff Jones and Company 164 Highland Block Company 151 Highland Dairy Store 143 Highland Department Store 153 Highland Hardware 139 Highland High Parent-Teacher s Association 159 Highland Jewelers 140 Highland Kiddie Shop 139 Highland License Bureau 155 Highland Lumber Company 157 Highland Motor Sales 154 Highland Pharmacy 138 Hoosier Highlander 136 Huizenga Auto Service 155 Inland Steel Company 156 Irene’s Gift Shop 147 Jack Fox and Son ' s 147 Jansen’s Michigan Fruit Market 145 Jay Dee’s Drive-In Mart 147 J. C. Penny and Company 143 Jo Ann’s School of Dance 162 Jodee’s Beauty Salon 147 Joe’s Highland Cities Service Station 164 John F. Mika ' s Music Center 144 Ken Ridge Bowling Lanes 162 Ken Ridge Drugs 152 Krooswyk’s Custard Shop 162 Lake County Garden Supply 151 Lamprechts Florist 145 M. and S. Sunoco 155 Marsh and Jim’s Gas Station 161 Mary and Johnny’s Kiddie Kastle 155 Mary Ann Garden Center 151 Max and Ed ' s Drive-In 147 Miller Offic e Supply 140 Millikan ' s 147 Nagdeman’s 161 Nichels Engineering 160 Nolen Plumbing and Heating 164 Oak Grove Mobil Home Sales 164 Parkmor Drive-In 146 Paul Toth, Builders 164 Pee Wee’s 139 Pepsi Cola Company 134 Pettit Oil Company 137 Plaza Lanes 135 Pleasant View Dairy 148 Prosperity Cleaners 155 Randall’s Beauty Salon 137 Saxes Gas Station 158 Scherwood Club 165 Schoon ' s Super Market 137 Sears, Roebuck, and Company 148 Security Federal Savings 150 Shafer’s Restaurant 143 Sharon Ann’s Dance Studio 161 State Farm Insurance 153 Steve ' s Pure Oil Service Station 165 Strack and Van Til’s 163 Teibel’s 149 The Hollander 143 The Shelly Real Estate Agency 143 Town Club 163 V. and P. Shoes 153 Van Prooyen’s Paint Store 136 Van’s T.V. 141 Zandstra ' s 141 Zimmerman Plumbing 144 PEOPLE Administration and Faculty 82-89 Eighth Grade Class 126-131 Freshmen Class 120-125 Junior Class 108-113 Senior Class 90-107 Sophomore Class 114-119 STUDENT INDEX -A- Abblett, Karen 54, 77, 121 Abblett, Richard 43, 59, 75, 92 Abraham, Bob 115 Adamchik, Pat 35, 49, 51, 53, 54, 92, 146, 172, 173 Adams, Charles 115 Alberts, Veronica 127, 131 Alexander, Bernard 127 Alexander, Donna 35, 39, 42, 54, 92 Alexanderson, Gloria 40, 121 Alt, James 92 Allison, Dwayne 34, 109 Andersen, Michelle 54, 127 Anderson, Betty 121 Anderson, Charles 92 Anderson, Janet M. 36, 43, 51, 54, 92 Anderson, Sharon 109 Angell, Pat 127 Angle, Linda Kay 35, 37, 39, 43, 92 Ansich, Carole Ann 92 Anton, Athena 54, 92, 136 Antone, Ed 127 Antonovitz, Frank 127 Armstrong, Howard 34, 42, 67, 93, 105, 163 AsBoth, David 127 Asdell, George 41, 109 Ashcraft, Larry 115 Ashton, Kathy 54, 76, 121 Atkins, Diane 127 Atkins, Juanita 45 Austgen, Judie 51, 52, 54, 109 Austin, Dave 115 Ayers, Tom 17, 34, 55, 44, 46, 73, 109 -B- Bacon, Joann 22, 35, 40, 45, 54, 115 Baggerly, James 115 Bailey, Ed 109 Bailey, Margaret Bailey, Steve 125, 127 Baker, Georgia 109 Bales, Barbara 127 Balog, Duane 109 Balog, James 42, 93 Balog, Steve Bandenicks, Ilze 127 Bandenieks, Pete 40, 121 Bannon, Joyce 93 Banyai, Judith 41, 93 Bard, Tim 127 Bardon, Judy 77, 121 Bardon, Margaret 76, 115 Barenie, Jim 9, 41, 51, 93 Barker, Jon 44, 45, 109 Barney, Sandy 54, 77, 121 Barr, Steve 121 Bartholomew, Ken 127 Bassett, Gordon 40, 41, 73, 115, 117 Bassett, Susan 40, 54, 108, 109 Bateman, Douglas 46, 121 Bates, Richard 47, 115 Batey, Douglas 40, 115 Beacom, Karen 127 Beason, Jane Beason, Lester Becker, Phil 125 Behary, Robert 42, 68, 109 Beilke, Sandra 127 Bell, Barbara 11, 24, 30, 91, 93 Bellamy, John 93 Bellitto, Virginia 40, 121 Benesh, Marsha 54, 77, 121 Bennett, Myra 93 Bennett, Susan 127 Bewley, Linda Lee 24, 25, 30, 38, 44, 51, 54, 93 Bewley, Sue 36, 54, 109 Bickell, Jim 42, 121 Biesen, Herman 109 Billingham, Jim 43, 93 Billingham, Myra 121 Biondi, Tony 32, 60, 70, 75, 109 Birr, Kenneth 115 Biscan, Denniss 35, 109 Bittner, Jerry 40, 115 Black, Frederick 127 Black, Phyllis 121 Black, Rich 93 Blakely, Timothy 41, 46, 47, 65, 93 Blaker, June 121 Blink, Melody 40, 77, 121 Blink, Mickey 59, 109 Blink, Sheldon 65, 93, 127 Bliyhe, Peggy Board, Diane 115 m Board, Linda 109 Boersma, Pat 39, 40, 54, 115 Bogan wright, Dan 127 Bohanan, Alan 46, 127 Boissier, Jim 127 Bokich, Donelle 24, 39, 44, 50, 52, 54, 77, 108, 109, 173 Border, Linda 52, 109 Border, Zelda 43, 52, 93, 135 Boroughs, Chris 125 Boston, Roseanne 127 Boswell, Lowell 58, 73, 75, 109 Boswell, Pat 127 Boswinkle, Glen 69, 127 Botos, Richard 109 Bouret, Maureen Yvonne 33, 38, 42, 44, 49, 51, 52, 76, 93, 163, 170, 172 Bowman, Ronald 109 Boyd, Martha 47, 54, 76, 121 Boyd, Richard 39, 67, 68, 115 Boyd, Theresa 126, 127 Brady, Barbara 127 Brakeley, Barbara 127 Brannen, Barbara 32, 54, 74, 77, 121, 125 Brannen, Judi 24, 39, 44, 50, 52, 54, 76, 109, 170 Brannen, Peggy 54, 74, 126, 127, 169 Brant, Evelyn 127 Brant, George 33, 34, 41, 60, 75, 94 Breneck, Vick 127 Brill, Linda 127 Brisco, Arme 40, 121 Brkovich, Donna 121 Brodine, Jeff 50, 60, 62, 68, 73, 75, 109 Brodine, Lynn 127 Brooks, Frances 115 Brooks, James 127 Brooks, Julious 127 Brooks, Patricia 45, 121 Brown, Alan 46, 109 Brown, Terry 127 Brownewell, Pat 43, 121 Browning, Charlene 127 Bruner, Kenneth 125 Buckendahl, Janice 115 Buckman, Susan Bullock, Allan 11, 15, 75, 94 Bullock, John 41, 73, 115 Bundy, Brenda 44, 115 Bundy, Connie 45, 121 Buono, Bob 127 Burke, Charlene Burke, Tom 121 Burley, Janet 40, 45, 121 Burroughs, Bruce 69, 121 Burroughs, Kristine 121 Burroughs, Mike 32, 34, 43, 53, 60, 75, 94, 172, 174 Burton, Rex 127 Bussanmas, Sherry 127 Buse, Sharon 54, 94 Buse, Shirley 38, 40, 43, 121 Bussie, Connie 76, 115 Butikofer, Rober 41, 115 -c- Cabeen, Pat 37, 38, 43, 54, 109 Cabala, Carol 77, 115 Caird, Janet 127 Caird, Jean Ann 94 Callaway, Kathie 54, 77, 115 Campbell, Barbara 115 Canady, Joan 35 Carbaugh, Robert Carlson, David 35, 44, 45, 115 Carlson, Larry 69, 70, 121 Carlson, Reid 34, 35, 41, 108, 109 Carlson, Susan 127 Carrico, Karyn 54, 127 Carroll, Larry 109 Carroll, Lee Ann 121 Carter, Jacqueline 127 Casada, Louise 47, 121 Cawood, Janet 18, 38, 127 Cawood, Loretta 37, 42, 44, 54, 94 Ceperich, Joseph 125 Chamberlain, Brian 127 Church, Rodney 121 Citta, James 40, 41, 115 Claesgens, Sharon 115 Clark, Denny 69, 127 Clark, Norma 24, 30, 35, 38, 54, 94, 102, 140 Clark, Randle Claussen, John 127 Colbert, Rita 109 Colby, Roger 60, 109 Colins, Linda 52, 54, 74, 127, 172 Comstock, Chuck 35, 110 Conrad, Susan 76, 121 Constantine, Pam 37, 43, 54, 115 Cook, Mike 70, 79, 121 Copak, Barry 127 Coppage, Richard 127 Coppage, Rosemarie 115 Corder, Sandra 131 Costner, Barbara 37, 38, 54, 110 Covington, Shelby 127 Criswell, Carol 127 Criswell, Ernie 110 Croker, Robert 115 Croker, Shirley 45, 116 Crucean, Charlotte 127 Crucean, Gene 6, 94 Crum, Gary 4, 94 Cuculic, Laura 125 Cunningham, Peter 127 Curran, Sandy 54, 77, 116 Curran, Tom 34, 42, 43, 67, 79, 95 Cutean, John 43, 70, 71, 75, 95 Daerr, Nancy 127 Dalfonso, James 44, 110 Darnell, Curtis 60, 68, 75, 110 -D- Darnell, Gerry 121 Dash, Robert 40, 121 Davis, Gwendolyn 38, 95 Davis, Helen 127 Davis, Jerry 44, 58, 73, 75, 95 Davis, Peggy 46, 121 - 167 - Day, Danny 127 Deak, Chuckie 37, 41, 47, 48, 110 Decker, Cheryl 127 Decker, Susan 32, 54, 76, 110 Deieget, Jerry 6, 39, 41, 95, 154, 157 Deleget, Jim 51, 95 Deieget, Patricia 35, 45, 54, 121 Delong, Joyce 121 DeMaris, Douglas 110 DeMaris, Eliece 127 DeMuth, Bill 43, 57, 60, 62, 66, 67, 70, 75, 78, 95 DeMuth, Peggy 40, 121 Deutsch, Joe 116 DeVries, Virginia 54, 95 Dickinson, Diane 127 Dilts, Dee 45, 121 Doan, Emalyn 40, 77, 116 Doetschman, Donna 47, 48, 54, 76, 116 Dolatowski, Patricia 76 Dolatowski, Tom 116 Doll, Linda 14, 45, 54 Doll, Terry 95 Doneff, Karen 77, 121 Dorsch, Carol 127 Dorsch, John 41, 95 Dorschel, William 110 Dorton, Eunice 127 Dove, Benny 127 Downing, Daryl 128 Downing, Harold 34, 41, 47, 60, 70, 75, 95, 148 DuBois, Elizabeth 35, 47, 116 Dubrovich, John 119 Dudley, Linda 116 Dudley, Richard 128 Dugan, Denny 15, 35, 44, 45, 65, 116 Dunfee, Cathy Jo 22, 45, 54, 77, 120, 121 Dunn, Marilyn 128 Dunn, Tim 95 Dust, Judy 35, 51, 52, 54, 114, 116, 172 Dust, Ronald 128 Dwyer, Jim 110 Dyble, Micheal 121 -E- Eastham, Steve 22, 32, 40, 47, 116 Eaton, Marilyn 36, 38, 54, 110 Eaton, Susan 121 Ebert, Fred 116 Ehrhardt, Martha 35, 40, 43, 44, 52 54, 95 Elish, Larry 128 Eller, Bob 116 Ellis, Robert 60, 65, 116 Elman, Dorothy 95 Elman, Lois 37, 39, 54, 110 Elman, Richard 121 Eriks, Allan 47, 121 Eriks, Betty 15, 116 Eriks, Lambert 116 Erikson, John 34, 41, 42, 51, 95, 157 Erikson, Julie 45, 121 Evans, James 47, 128 Evansin, David 32, 128 Ezra, Metta 45, 116 - F - Faist, James 128 Falk, Bryan 128 Falk, Marilyn 37, 44, 54, 110 Falk, Susan 35, 121 Fandrei, Dennis 34, 47, 60, 67, 72, 73, 75, 110 Farmer, Donald 128 Farris, Bill 121 Farris, Leroy 42, 96 Fechter, Erwin 116 Felix, Thomas 128 Felker, Karen 128 Ferczok, Sharon 54, 121 Fiegle, Barbara 25 Fileccia, Garrett 60, 64, 116 Fish, Bonita Louise 96 Fisher, Barry 121 Fishtorn, Marilyn 96 Fiska, Pamela 131 Fitzgerald, Luanne 116 Fitzsimons, Richard 110 Fitzsimmons, Robert 128 Fitzwater, Bill 42, 47, 116 Fitzwater, Ruth 128 Fladeland, Edwin 128 Fladeland, George 110 Fladeland, Madge 54, 77, 121 Fleener, Karen 128 Floyd, David 128 Floyd, John 96 Fogarty, Carol 36, 110 Foster, Barbara 128 Foster, Jim 128 Fozkos, Rodney 46, 110 Franklin, Jerrel 96, 144, 148 Franks, Nevin 46, 110 Freeman, Judith 128, 131 Frisinger, John 116, 128 Fuchs, Tom 116, 128 Fuller, Dennis 42, 46, 96 Fuller, John 46, 121 Furnas, Debra 39, 46, 122 -G- Galamback, Jackie 122 Galocy, Ray 35, 96 Gambini, Leslie 54, 122 Gambril, Gene 128 Garbett, Cheryl 128 Garbett, Thomas 22, 60, 64, 73, 75, 110 Gargano, Larry 122 Gargano, Louanne 122 Gargano, Peggy 128 Gaston, Carol Jeanne 18, 33, 39, 44, 91, 148, 96 Gaston, Janet 41, 54, 77, 120, 122, 125 Gaston, John 69, 128 Gazdich, Steve 35, 43, 60, 75, 96 Gearhart, Brenda 45, 116 Geiselman, Georgia 32, 43, 44, 110 Genter, Dudley L. 42, 96 Gergely, Marilyn 76, 122 Geyer, Robert 39, 40, 60, 65, 116 Gill, Janet 44, 54, 110 Gill, Joretta 76, 122 Gill, Lee 116 Gilum, Virginia 128 Gilson, Jeanette 43, 96 Gish, Calvin 128 Gish, Leona 38, 110 Glick, Vickie 14, 40, 77, 122 Glinski, Jerry 69, 116 Glinski, Sharon 131 Godshall, Thomas 128 Goenenwein, Susann 128 Goins, Bob 45, 64, 122 Golec, Jo Ann 5, 33, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 90, 92, 96, 154, 172, 174 Golub, Shirley 43, 128 Goode, Cookie 32, 36, 38, 54, 110 Goolik, Peggy 8, 20, 21, 33, 35, 49, 51, 54, 55, 74, 76, 90, 96 Goolik, Tom 46, 122 Gordon, Cheryl 45 Gordon, Phil 6, 96 Gordon, Richard 42, 122 Gordon, Roger 42 Gordon, Russell 51, 58, 73, 75, 96 Gorsich, Mary Lou 24, 31, 32, 35, 38, 49, 50, 52, 54, 97, 174 Gotch, Karen 110 Gould, Judith 97 Gould, Ron 122 Goyette, Patsy 131 Graham, An 116 Graham, Lillian 122 Graham, Phillip 122 Gray, Glenn 35, 42, 60, 73, 75, 97 Grecke, Allen Greene, Sharon 128 Greeson, Larry 116 Gregor, Ronald 20, 43, 60, 75, 79, 97 Gregory, Ed 128 Gregory, Patricia 122, 125 Grimm, Janice 122 Grimm, Susan 38, 111 Griswold, Geoffrey 128 Griswold, Gregory 41, 75, 116 Groves, Cheryl 128 Guinn, Dixie 128 Gummerson, Carol 128 Gurley, Van 128 Guseman Aurora 122 -H- Hachler, Charles 41, 122 Hackman, Gary 128 Hadarich, Bob 116 Hadley, Robert V. 34, 97 Hafner, Don 116 Haldeman, Janice 131 Halfeman, Thomas 73, 122 Halfner, Robert 129 Hall, Carolyn 25, 43, 54, 55, 74, 111 Hall, Janet 51, 52, 54, 55, 74, 110, 111 Hall, Janey 111 Hall, John 41, 111 Hall, Vester 116 Hallead, Sue 54, 111 Hamilton, Donna 14, 39, 122 Hamilton, Kathy 43, 111 Hamilton, Eleanor 39, 54 Hamilton, George 39, 116 Hamilton, Joanne 33, 39, 44, 51, 53, 97, 136, 172, 173 Hamilton, Margaret 37, 54, 116 Haralovich, Mary Beth 54, 122 Hardesty, Jim 32, 69, 70, 122 Hargens, Cheryl 35, 116 Harmening, Richard 122 Harris, Bill 122 Harris, Carl 70, 71, 97 Harris, Marilyn 37, 45, 54, 111 Harris, Terry 125 Harrison, Kenneth 131 Harrison, Patricia 45, 111, 125 Hart, Donald 129 Hart, Martha 36, 38, 54, 77, 111 Hartz, Sandy 116 Hasley, Bill 113 Hasley, Pamela 116, 129 Hautsch, Dave 42, 97, 144 Hawkins, Mark 129 Hayman, David 42, 111 Heaton, Pat 129 Hedges, Thomas 34, 42, 43, 60, 75, 79, 97 Hedrick, Carolyn 122 Heichel, Cheryl 35, 46, 122, 125 Heim, Pam 54, 77, 120, 122 Heller, Rita 122 Helton, Keith 116 Helton, Thurston 116 Hendricks, Ed 42, 65, 116 Hendrickson, Linda 39, 47, 122 Hendrickson, Paula 39, 46, 122 Henley, Ron 122 Henry, Bonnie 40, 122 Henry, Connie 40, 122 Hepburn, George 45, 122 Herman, Bill 129 Hertwig, Tom 129 - 168 - Hickman, Paul 129 Hickman, Roger 35, 111 Hicks, Donna 122 Hicks, Wayne 42, 98 Hill, Todd 44, 116 Hodges, Veryl 129 Hoeckelberg, Mayme 40, 122 Hoff, Nancy 44, 77, 120, 122 Hoffman, Barbara 122 Hogan, Dale 129 Holcomb, Cheryl 43, 111 Holliday, Pete 34, 42, 43, 48, 60, 64, 75, 98 Hornyak, Frank 111 Horvat, Francine 129 Horvath, Janice 54, 122 Houchens, Howard 98 Hough, Cheri 54, 98 Howard, Dennis 32, 39, 68, 116 Howard, Neil 116 Howarth, Gary 129 Hrustyk, Robert 98 Huetten, Michael 111, 58 Humphrey, Thomas 128, 129 Hunter, Becky, 40, 122 Hunter, JoAnne 111 Huston, Allen 40, 116 Huston, Mary Kay 33, 35, 36, 37, 47, 54, 98, 136 -I- Imes, Bob 116 Ingram, Richard 4, 117 Irby, Jerry 44, 60, 73, 75, 98 Irish, Nancy 129 Isenberg, Jim 117, 119 Ivers, Gary 45, 123 Ivers, Hershel 117 -J- Jackson, Janice 117 Jackson, Peter 117 Jacobi, Terry 123 Jakubielski, Marlene 38, 54, 111 Janick, Robert 123 Jarchow, Camille 54, 77, 111 Jarchow, Jerry 125, 129 Jarmula, Nancy 39, 54, 117 Jaron, Marcia 123 Jasinski, Bob 123 Jeffries, Mary Kay 54, 77, 117 Jendreas, James 125 Jendreas, Sharon 111 Jenkins, Fred 123 Johnson, Marlene 131 Johnson, Pam 40, 77, 123 Jones, Alan 69 Jones, Karin 44 Jones, Leslie 32, 54, 77, 111, 173 Jones, Nancy 36, 111 Jones, Paul 129 Jovanovich, Walter 117 Joye, Richard 129 Jucknowski, John 98 -K- Kaarlela, Corinna 35, 51, 54, 111 Karlson, Pat 54, 98, 152, 157 Kaar, Penny 47, 35, 111 Kasarda, Paul 129 Kasbaum, Keith 129 Katona, Jim 68, 70, 117 Keil, Eugene 111 Keil, Judith 35, 38, 42, 99 Kellams, Paul 129 Kelley, Geraldine 39, 117 Kelley, Patricia 123 Keown, Gernaine 99 Keown, Larry 123 Killion, Lester 129 Kinney, Sandra 46, 54, 111 Kinsolla, Luana 129 Kish, Annette 117 Kish, Jean 38, 77, 99 Kish, Loan 35, 77, 99 Klarich, Joe 111 Kletzing, Dan 32, 34, 41, 47, 111 Knight, Bill 65, 123 Koczur, Lawerence 123 Kooistra, Ernest 43, 99 Kozak, Barbara 33, 37, 39, 49, 51, 52, 54, 91, 99 Kozlowski, Carol 40, 123 Kozy, Barbara 111 Kozy, Nancy 123, 125 Kress, Charlene 35, 77, 123 Kristoff, Marlene 54, 39, 117 Krizman, Irene 39, 54, 114, 117 Krizman, Nancy 32, 54, 123 Krizmanic, Philip 117 Kroll, Vernon 129 Krucik, Pam 22, 24, 35, 38, 51, 52, 99, 174 Kubisz, Valerie 37, 43, 54, 117 Kuhn, Marjorie 35, 117 Kukral, Donald 129 Kurtz, Judith 38, 44, 54, 76, 99 Kurtz, Mary Beth 45, 54, 77, 123 Kurtz, Robert T. 99 -L- Lakatos, Virginia 32, 33, 35, 37, 49, 50, 54, 92, 99 LaMantia, Dean 45, 64, 123 LaMantia, Linda 54, 117 Lancaster, Ron 45, 117 Landis, Larry 69, 126 Lane, Linda 42, 54, 77, 111 Landis, Larry 126 Landis, Steve 39, 68, 117 Lange, Frank 111 Langlois, David 129 Larrabee, James 13, 41, 114, 117 Larson, Warren 41, 99 Lauds, Diane 43, 51, 54, 111 Lautenschlager, Daphne 123 Lavitt, William 99 Lawbaugh, Jack 117 Laws, Ethel 111 Leach, Jack 129 Leach, James 129 Leep, Dennis 42, 99 Leep, Mike 39, 117 Leeson, Sherry 129 Leister, Diane 40, 123 Leyba, David 123 Leyba, Doreen 45, 77, 123 Lien, Eric 41, 46, 123 Lien, Kitty 22, 33, 36, 37, 49, 51, 54, 90 Lindsey, Rita 129 Littlejohn, Ernest 123 Loane, Terry 5, 32, 33, 34, 90, 99, 154, 157 Loehrke, John 111 Lohse, Diane 32, 129 Lomberger, Mary Ann 40, 54, 108 Long, George 129 Longland, James 129 Lorton, Roger 129 Lowery, Pat 41 Loy, Betty 1, 45, 117 Lucas, Wanda 44, 100 Luetzelschwab, Earl 47, 129 Luetzelschwab, Ellen 117 -M- Mack, Donna 40, 123 MacKenzie, Mel 32, 54, 74, 120, 123 Mackowiak, David 123 Magiers, Patricia 123 169 - Magiera, Robert 123 Majewski, Richard 41, 69, 129 Malachowski, Ernie 69, 123 Mallett, Dale 42, 117 Mallett, Peggy 123 Mann, Carol 38, 54, 100 Manno, Alan 60, 65, 70, 118 Manno, Ron 20, 45, 50, 60, 64, 70, 71, 75, 78, 100 Markovich, Don 113 Markward, Kathy 129 Marion, Shirley 32, 54, 111 Marion, Wilma 39, 54, 117, 118 Marlowe, Bob 123 Marsh, Herb 41, 65, 123 Martin, Karen 37, 43, 54, 146, 100 Martinez, Christine 40, 123 Martinez, Theresa 100 Masek, Richard 111 Mathews, Harold 43, 62, 75, 78, 79, 100 Matias, Raymond 129 Maurushes, Ed, 60, 68, 70, 75, 111 Mayor, Elaine 37, 46, 118 McCarthy, Carol 74, 129 McCarthy, Kay 54, 76, 111 McClausin, Vincent 118 McClellan, Donna 37, 111 McClellan, Iris 45, 123 McClure, Jill 39, 118 McCormack, Sandy 9, 37, 38, 54, 76, 100, 140 McCulloug, Sharon 44, 118 McDernott, Mary 35, 49, 50, 54, 100, 146 McDernott, Pat 36, 43, 54, 118 McDonald, Carol 76, 111 McDonald, Harry 123 McDonald, Jim 41, 129 McGaughey, William 44, 45, 65, 123 McGee, Judy 47, 118 McGee, Mary 130 McGee, Sharon 36, 44, 100 McGeorge, Jerry 118 McGregor, Donna 77, 118 McGregor, Janet 40, 77, 123 McGregor, Linda 54, 123 McGregor, Lynn 41, 54, 76, 100, 157 McKinley, Judie 35, 43, 49, 50, 92, 100, 163 McLean, Dennie 118 McNeiley, Marilyn 118 McShane, John 111 McShane, Pat 50, 69, 123, 169 Meade, Gale 118 Meade, Terry 123 Mehan, Jeff 113 Mengeling, Carole 36, 40, 54, 118 Mericle, Phyllis 45, 123 Merko, Bonnie 123 Messner, Dick 60, 75, 111 Messner, Jim 129 Mickles, Donald G. 12, 42, 100, 163 Miczalek, Mary Beth 38, 76, 77, 100, 163 Midciff, Kathy 129 Mikash, Georgene 38, 40, 109, 111 Mikash, Jim 129 Mikel, Jim 40 Mikel, Lance 129 Mikel, Tim 123 Miklos, Judith 123 Miles, Kathy 51, 54, 111 Miller, Bonnie 32, 46 Miller, Dan 43, 67, 75, 79, 72, 100 Millerm, Jack 60, 73 Miller, Judi 33, 35, 51, 53, 54, 111, 169, 171 Miller, Mylane 45, 54, 123 Million, Terry 46, 118 Mills, Chuck 100 Mills, Frances 40, 45, 77, 118 Minch, Sharon 37, 54, 76, 101 Minter, Jeffrey 47, 130 Mitsch, Ann 1, 2 Mitsch, Joseph 130 Mitsch, Rita 123 Molinatto, John 118 Monbeck, John 35, 46, 60, 112 Monzek, Darla 45, 123 Moore, Edwin 112 Moore, Gary 28, 33, 34, 41, 47, 48, 49, 53, 75, 90, 91, 101, 135, 172, 173, 174 Moore, Kenneth 123 Moore, Richard 46, 123 Moore, Roger 13, 40, 46, 70, 114, 118 Morehead, Poaulene 47, 77, 118, 120 Morgan, Paula 101 Morris, Anita 35, 44, 54, 74, 76, 112 Morris, Colleen 130 Morton, Pat 35, 43, 47, 48, 76, 112 Mosely, Alan 45, 60, 70, 118 Moserailler, Fred 130 Mosora, Helen 54, 77, 118 Motsinger, Carol 130 Motush, Romalda 130 Mulholland, Michael 101 Mullguien, Neil 123 Murn, Jim 18, 47, 112 Murphy, Harry 69, 122, 123 Murphy, Linda 38, 43, 51, 52, 54, 101, 138, 171 Murphy, Maida 98, 163 Murphy, Terry 42, 118 Mussatt, Jerry 8, 43, 66, 67, 72, 73, 75, 78, 101 Musolf, Georgiana 36 , 112 Mutke, Carole 54, 118 -N- Nagel, Karen 112 Newell, Jack 34, 60, 67, 75, 90, 101 Neyhart, Gary 46, 123 Nichol, Faith 39, 43, 101, 137, 140 Nichol, Robert 46, 123 Nichol, Tom 112 Noland, George 113 Nolen, Cheryl 54, 118 Nordin, Bruce 130 Norman, Gary 130 Norman, Woody 47, 60, 73, 118 Norris, Sandra 130 Novak, George 67, 68, 101 Novosel, Loraine 45, 123 Nusbaum, Gary 130 Nusbaum, William Nyquist, Nancy 36, 76, 102 -o- O ' Connor, Carol 24, 35, 43, 51, 54, 112 O ' Day, George 123 O ' Day, Kathy 112 Ohlstrom, Thomas 123 Oldenberg, Pat 38, 43, 102 Ondo, Fred 118 Ondo, Zigmund 43, 98, 102 Ostman, Sam 123 Opolski, Mike 112 Opolski, Steve 123 O’Reel, Diane 102 O ' Reel, Gayle 130 -P- Page, Cheryl 130 Palmer, Robert 32, 33, 34, 102, 136 Papay, Sharon 35, 44, 54, 76, 112 Papendick, Charles 123 Parker, Cathy 32, 39, 74, 77, 118 Parker, Dale 123 Parker, Gregory 42, 75, 102 Parker, Marjorie 51, 54, 76, 110, 112 Parkis, Marina Patterson, Myrna 13, 102 Pattersom, Pam 39, 54, 76, 118 Patterson, Pat 73, 64, 123 Paul, Bevra 32, 33, 49, 51, 53, 90, 102, 172, 174, 175 Pavnica, Tony 30, 38, 43, 69, 112 Paylo, Bonnie 130 Payne, Paul 118 Pedziwiatr, Michael 46, 69, 123 Pelc, Marsha 32, 36, 37, 42, 54, 118 Perko, Bernadine Peters, Toni 36, 45, 54, 123 Peterson, Patty 53, 54, 55, 74, 76, 110, 112, 172, 174 Petrlich, Michael 130 Phelps, Joan 52, 76, 102, 135, 169 Phillips, Linda 37, 40, 124 Piech, Rebecca 124 Pitstick, JoAnne 36, 42, 103 Planert, Michael 69, 124 Planeto, Marsha 45, 118 Poole, Dean Poole, Leon 103 Poole, Sherrill 130 Pope, Valerie 36, 38, 54, 76, 92, 102, 103 Popovich, John 58, 75, 112 Porte, Robert 113 Powell, Dennis 130 Prepsky, Micheal 22, 43, 50, 67, 69, 75, 103, 174 Primich, Pat 52. 54, 77, 124, 125, 169 Primich, Ted 124 Puntillo, Chuck 60, 118 -Q- Queer, Bill 58, 112 Quigg, Ronald 20, 59, 60, 75, 103 Quillin, Tyrone 124 Quinn, Judy 35, 54, 112 -R- Ratchau, John 130 Radcliffe, Jim 118 Radford, Janada 22, 35, 36, 50, 52, 54, 76, 103 Raduenzel, Suzanne 54, 76, 118 Rains, Roger 118 Rak, Edd 112 Ratczak, Dixie 46, 124 Rausch, Judy 130 Ray, Doreen 130 Reczek, Carole 38, 43, 44, 54, 103 Redar, James 118 Reder, Barbara 130 Reder, Leslie 16, 35, 40, 44, 54, 77, 103 Reder, Tim 47, 118 Reed, Karen 130 Reeves, Gary 130 Regnier, Jerilyn 39, 54, 77, 1 18 Reiffe, James 124 Reiter, John 118 Rench, Bob 69 Rench, Richard Rentschler, Richard 130 Renyolds, Richard 130 Rex, James 36, 124 Reyna, Belia 118 Reyna, Tony 70, 103, 110 Rezny, Robert 130 Rhea, Jewel 130 Rich, Keith 130 Rich, Mike 130 Rich, Rosemary 77, 124 Richardson, Bill 34, 60, 75, 91, 103 Richardson, Carol 35, 44, 51, 76, 109, 112 Richardson, Judy 44, 54, 114, 118 Ripley, Douglas 130 Ripley, Sue 32, 52 Ritchie, David 44, 45, 118 Roades, Ronald 47, 130 Roach, Craig 124 Robbine, Joyce 130 Roberts, Bert 40, 46, 124 Robertson, Glenn 130 Robinette, Gifford 124 Robinette, Marcia 54, 77, 112 Robinso, Kathy 112 Roche, Craig 45, 65 Rockey, Thomas 118 Roderich, Greg 69, 130 Roderick, William 42, 103 Roehrich, Phil Rogers, Sandra 130 Rogus, Pam 39, 40, 54, 77, 119 Rommelfanger, Colleen 45, 119 Rose, Terry 119 Ross, Carol 124 Ross, Georgia 124 Ross, Pam 47, 37, 124 Ross, Tom Rotz, Maureen 40, 54, 124 Rowe, Vicki 32, 130 Roweb, Craig 130 Rowen, Lynn 76, 119 Ruark, Sharon 112 Rudy, Raymond 119 Rupp, Cynthis 36, 44, 54, 103 Rushin, John 69, 124 Russell, Robert 112 Ryerse, Jim 124 -S- Safko, Thomas 112 Sampias, Edward 130 Sanborn, Greg 112 Sanborn, Danny 124 Sanborn, Elissa 130 Sandborn, Harold 119 Sanders, Betty 130 Sanders, Charles 130 Sanders, Linda 130 Sanders, Sandra 130 Sandridge, Larry 79, 124, 131 Sanik, Paul 130 Satmary, Larry 43, 64, 119 Sayre, Pat 45, 124 Schaller, Art 67, 68 Scheeringa, Aliceann 45 Scheeringa, Carroll 36, 54, 103 Scheeringa, Jerry 42, 112 Schmidt, Arthur 130 Schmidt, Jim 124 Schmidt, Louise 36, 54, 112, 170 Scholl, Danny 130 Scholl, Nancy 131 Schultz, Sharon Ann 38, 76, 103 Schwartz, Diane 130 Schwerin, Luanne 40, 54 Schuur, Tom 34, 73, 112 Scofield, Marvin 112 Scurlock, Dwayne 45, 65, 124 Seabridge, Joe 124 Sebestan, Vickie 35, 38, 154, 112 Sell, Gail 113 Sell, Valerie 124 Settinger, Leonard 124 Shackelford, Nancy 36, 54, 119 Shackelford, Ruth 43, 130 Shanklin, Steve 64, 112 Shapiro, Donald 130 Shearer, Karen 54, 119 Sheets, Laurence L. 104 Sheffield, Gail 35, 36, 51, 54, 104 Shirley, Bob 130 Shuringa, Donna 119 Siegel, Graham 17, 32, 33, 34, 91, 104 Siemion, Ralph 34, 42, 104 Silny, Richard 1 30 Silsby, William 119 - 170 - Silverman, Joan 130 Simatovich, Paul 124 Simone, Beverly 130 Skelly, Bob 39, 60, 73, 119 Skertich, Anita 38, 54, 112 Skertich, Richard 43, 58, 70, 78, 104 Skertich, Robert 60, 73, 75, 78, 104 Skutle, Don 119 Skutle, Shirley 130 Slamkowski, Harry 53, 68, 73, 112, 172, 174 Slauter, Bill 104 Smith, Bruce 130 Smith, Bill 47, 104 Smith, Cindy 32, 54, 120, 124 Smith, David 22, 40, 46, 68, 70, 73, 75, 119 Smith, Gwen 130 Smith, Jane 112 Smith, Jennifer 54, 77, 124 Smith, Kathy 37, 54, 77, 112 Smith, Sandy 43, 51, 54, 112, 170 Smith, Susan 45, 124 Smith, Terry 112 Smothers, Joe 60, 61, 68, 73, 75, 112 Snearley, Phil 65, 124 Snearley, Robert 130 Sobak, Barbara 112 Sobczak, Phyllis 45, 124 Sobczak, Walter 130 Soderstrom, Karen 39, 47, 77, 119 Sohberg, Ron 131 Solberg, Alice 36, 44, 54, 112 Southern, Don 104 Southern, Robert 119 Spanier, David 131 Spencer, Jackie 131 Spickard, Gene 72, 73, 119 Spickard, Rick 79, 124 Spiegel, Carol 40, 77, 124 Spiegel, JoAnn 44, 54, 104 Spiegel, Pat 77, 124 Sporman, Bonnie 39, 124 Stamper, Doug 68, 70, 119 Stan, Eileen 36, 47, 54, 77, 104 Stan, Elaine 36, 38, 54, 76, 104 Stan, Penny 131 Starcevich, John Stephen 4, 8, 34, 43, 59, 60, 66, 67, 75, 90, 104 Steele, Gerald 119 Steffey, Charles A. 34, 43, 59, 60, 75, 109 Steffey, Mike 23, 40, 119 Steller, Gail 113 Stephen, Dale 131 Stephens, Greg 113 Stevenson, David 113 Stevenson, Don 119 Stevenson, Jim 113 Stevenson, Sandy 119 Stiak, Susan 131 Stofko, Jody 58, 113 Stoehr, Jack 119 Stoehr, Jim 131 Stojkovich, Serbo 42, 68, 119 Stokes, Richard 124 Stokes, Terry 119 Stonebraker, David 45, 60, 124 Stonebraker, Judy 35, 45, 48, 113 Stretch, Carol 77, 124 Strunk, Ann 39, 46, 124 Stuck, Richard 131 Stuckert, Wallace 105 Stumpf, Sharon 124 Suda, Anne 32, 131 Sullivan, Barbara 105 Sullivan, Jamie 33, 36, 37, 43, 54, 90, 105, 140 Sullivan, Terry 113 Susorney, Jean 39, 119 Sutherin, Sally 32, 35, 36, 51, 54, 105, 173 Suttinger, Leonard 124, 172 Svetic, Cynthia 131 Swalek, Fred 113 Swan, Kit 35, 45, 119 Swarens, Bonita 43, 54, 76, 105 Swarens, Lonnie 131 Swart, Dennis Swatts, Kathy 54, 119 Sweeney, Lois 131 Sweeney, Wanda 113 Swiderski, Kathleen 40, 54, 124 Swieringa, Casey 113 Swieringa, Patsy 45, 105, 119 Swieringa, Peggy 37, 54, 76, 152 Swisher, Tom 58, 64, 73, 75, 105, 163 Swisshelm, Bill 42, 113, 130 Syverson, Cheryl 131 Szabo, Tom 124 Szczygielsk, Pat 131 -T- Tarbuck, Kathleen 124 Tarr, Danny 124 Tatu, Anita 35, 54, 119 Tatum, Janice 124 Tatum, Jeanette 45, 124 Tatum Karen 31, 54, 113 Tatum Patty 131 Taylor, Jim 113 Taylor, Judy 74, 131 Taylor, Robert 131 Terrill, Tom 131 Tennis, Kenneth 124 Theil, Douglas 131 Thomas, Joe 60, 73, 113 Thomas, Judith 113 Threet, Garry Dean 105 Thurman, Dennis 131 Timm, Ken 124 Tisk, Pamala 131 Topor, Carl 22, 63, 69, 70, 79, 124 Topor, Tom 56, 60, 67, 75, 106 Toth, Rick 131 Toth, Susan 124 Travis, George 131 Traywick, Ronald 45, 124 Tremse, Anna 45, 54, 119 Truman, James 124 Tumidalsky, Diane 40, 77 Tumidalsky, Donna 113 Turpin, Barbara 46, 124 Tuskan, Jim 113 Tuskan, John 131 Tweedale, Thomas 125 Twedell, Geraldine 131 -u- Ulrich, Mary Anne 32, 35, 47, 53, 54, 119 -V- Van Deraa, George 42, 106, 172 Vander Haar, Bill 5, 46 Van Gorp, Joan 43, 44, 106 Van Willigan, June 106 Vaughn, Roxanne 39, 119, 54 Visovatti, Kathleen 40 Vrabel, Arlene 35, 38, 43, 52, 106, 152 Vrabel, Mike 68, 119 Vuxinic, Robert 45, 64, 75, 106 -W- Wagman, Kay 35, 36, 39, 44, 52, 106, 172, 173, 171 Wagman, Linda 40, 54, 125 Wagner, Chuck 69, 126, 131 Wahl, Dwane 125 Wajvoda, David 113 Waldron, Gary 125 Waltz, Valerie 39, 47, 125 Warchus, Lee 60, 75, 106 Ward, Betty 38, 44, 107 Ward, Shirley 38, 44, 113 Ward, Terry 45, 125 Watson, James 20, 44, 60, 75 Watson, Ronald 125 Weathers, Barbara 125 Weaver, Ann 54, 113 Wells, Claire 131 Wells, Lannie 69, 79, 125 Wells, Terry 107 Welsh, Michael 41, 119 Westerfield, Jim 113 Wheeler, Gloria 37, 40, 43, 44, 51, 52, 54, 109, 113 Wheeler, Woody 131 White, Mary 35, 76, 119 White, Marsha 131 White, Mary A nne 54, 77, 125 White, Walter 42, 107 Wickstrom, Pat 119 Wiley, Susan 54, 113 Wiley, Richard 125 Wilhelm, Sharon 113 Williams, Charles 131 Williams, Jerry 43, 113 Williams, Judy 40, 77, 125 Williams, Kay 32, 131 Willis, Larry 107 Willison, Linda 131 Wilson, Beverly 131 Wimberly, Joyce 38, 43, 113 Wimer, Shirley 113 Wise, Bob 125 Wise, Claude 125 Wiseman, Beverly 125 Witherspoon, Bob 17, 33, 34, 41, 46, 48, 53, 91, 107, 135, 172, 173 Withrow, Harry 131 Woods, Jill 54, 77, 122, 125 Woodfill, Jerry 1 1 Wolfe, Jean 35, 40, 45, 119 Wolf, Linda 131 Wolston, Faith 36, 39, 44, 113 Worker, Dwight 125 Worker, Wayne 113 Worley, Elaine 35, 39, 40, 107 Wozniak, Sharon 131 Wright, Richard 47, 125 Wynkoop, Don 125 Wynkoop, Sharon 23, 37, 38, 54, 113 -Y- Yarchan, Steve 125 Yates, Bob 23, 113 Yates, Charles 51, 63, 70, 113 Yoder, Anne 38, 43, 54, 107, 138 Yoos, Harvey 41, 60, 64, 75, 113 Yoos, Jeanette 45, 125 Young, Karen 45, 113 Young, Koleen 125 Young, Sam 69, 131 Youngman, Ron 131 Yuhasz, Joe 131 Zabinsky, Candy 37, 125 -z- Zarowny, Sharon 107 Zeman, Pat 24, 35, 38, 51, 52, 54, 107, 152 Zieba, A1 119, 125 Zima, Bob 125 Zimmerman, Arthur 113 Zimmerman, Barry 32, 33, 34, 41, 65, 107, 148 Zombo, Rich 119 Zorbas, Eugene 131 - 171 - 1961 SHIELD STAFF Editor-in-chief Bevra Paul Business Manager Pat Adamchik Advertising Manager Joanne Hamilton Layout and Art Editor Patty Peterson Assistant Layout Editor Judi Miller Copy Editor Jo Anne Golec Photography Editor Gary Moore Assistant Photography Editor Bob Witherspoon Sports Editor Mike Burroughs Assistant Sports Editor Harry Slamkowski Typing Editor Maureen Bouret Index Editor Kay Wagman Sales Manager Mary Anne Ulrich Distribution Manager Joan Phelps Senior Class Editor Sally Sutherin Junior Class Editor Janet Hall Sophomore Class Editor Judy Dust Freshman Class Editor Pat Primich Eighth Grade Editor Linda Colins Assistant Eighth Grade Editor Peggy Brannen Adviser Mr. Dean Speicher ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Printing by Artmaster Yearbook, Inc., Mission, Kansas George Kingsley, Sales Representative Covers by S .K. Smith Company, Chicago, Illinois Jack Bundy, Sales Representative Cover Design by Patty Peterson Art Work by Richard Brier, Indianapolis, Indiana Underclassmen pictures by Inter-State Studio Miscellaneous activity and sports pictures by Jack- McShane, Highland, Indiana Miscellaneous activity pictures by Pat McShane Senior portraits, group and activity pictures by Walinger Studios, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Robert J. Hansen, Sales Representative and Vice-President Fred Ulrich, Sales Representative - 172 - ‘i‘-‘ iV. ' And Suddenly Its All Over i l Eager to begin preparation of the first deadline, Joanne Ham- ilton, Louise Schmidt, Kay Wagman, and Sandy Smith wait to be locked in” for an evening of work. Under the influence of pre-deadline panic,” copywriters — Sue Rip- ley, Judi Brannen, Donelle Bokich, Leslie Jones — retreated from the noisy publications’ room to find a quiet niche in the hall for writ- ing copy, headlines, and captions. A break for refreshment was always a welcome occasion in the late- evening sessions of work. Janet Hall and Maureen Bouret (on floor and seated) join in the fun with Pat Adamchik and Sally Sutherin be- fore finishing their deadline work. SHIELD production began with casual preparations-a tenta- tive dummy, picture scheduling, and advertisement copywriting. But soon the mysterious world of a first deadline’s pressures put everyone on the alert and activity quickened. Late nights at school followed with an enthusiastic flurry of typewriters and harried copywriters searching for a quiet spot to write and re- write captions, headlines, ana body copy, while others prepared the material to send to the company. With the experience that a frantic first deadline gives, the staff, now well acquainted with its duties, settled down to nor- mal life and went through the process of picture scheduling, writing, and editing with a brighter outlook. Cooperation of students in all phases of production brought the SHIELD to its final deadline in April. Finally the last few pages were on their way to the factory The staff took a col- lective sigh and began the wait for May 17 when everyone could see the finished product-the result of a year’s work and fun. Tired feet and waning patience characterized many days of photography. Bob Witherspoon and Gary Moore combined efforts with a Walinger photographer to get pictures of everything from huge clubs in a group shot to academic activities. 173 - Taking a break, SHIELD staff workers have fun too: G. Moore, M. Gorsich, B. Paul, M. Burroughs, K. Wagman, P. Krucik, H. Slam- kowski, J. Golec, L. Murphy, P. Peterson, and M. Prepsky. Patty Peterson takes a break from laying out pages to draw a model of the SHIELD cover, which she designed, for the January Quill and Scroll dance. With only one way to finish on time, Judi Miller and Jo Anne Golec resort to doing homework so they can meet their yearbook deadlines. Producing a yearbook is a tedious but rewarding process which could not De accomplished without the cooperation of a great many administrators, instructors, students, parents, and company representatives. The experience of yearbook work holds valuable personal gains and countless happy memories for staff members, and the finished product as something they will be proud of for years to come. With the final pages complete, I can only express my ap- preciation for the faculty, administration, parents and represen- tatives whose cooperation and patience made our task easier and to the entire staff for its invaluable help and doing a wonderful job. Editor-in-chief 175 -