Hoagland High School - Ships Log Yearbook (Hoagland, IN)

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THE SHIP'S LOG SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago we, the Class of '41, entered in force into Hoagland High as green little freshies. Our regiment consisted of thirty-nine, along the Way we picked up Emma lean lmler, and lost Don Lytle. Officers were Cora lane Emenhiser, President, Oris Cagnet, Secretary, and Iim Marquardt, Treasurer. Mr. Alger was our class sponsor. In the course of the year we held two merry class parties, both at school. ln the Sophomore year we lost quite a number of classmates: Bill France, Dorothy Bishop, Leona Weigman, Gerald Bohrbach, Raymond Hockemeyer, Raymond Scheumann, Robert Scheumann, Robert Hoffman, and Paul Scharp- enberg but gained Dorothy Nagel and Gerald Hisner. Our class officers were Floyd Hart, Ioan Gable, and Mary Louise Youse. Mrs. Sheehan was sponsor. One party was held at school, the other at the home of Gertrude Hake. The girls won the interclass tourney. ln the fall of 1939 Bill Votaw joined us, Dorothy Bishop returned, but we lost Donald Hoffman, Ruth Weitfeldt, Louise Boerger, and lack Wolf. Later lean lmler left us to be married. Our class sponsor was Miss Thomas. Bill Votaw, Mary Louise Youse, and Dorothy Nagel were class officers. Our class parties were at school. Helen Oehler and Marcella Bearman were selected for yell leaders. At Christmas time we were deeply grieved by the death of lack Wolf. In the spring we presented Early to Bed and Early to Rise. Again the girls wonthe interclass tourney. To entertain the graduates of '40, we held a banquet at the Woman's Club, and later attended a movie. We've reached the goal at last-Seniors! This year Cupid made his debut in the classy Dorothy Bishop, Marcella Bearman, and Beulah Ehrhart left us to be married. We also lost Norma Gaskill and Glen Flora but Owen Ake joined us. Paul Veit, Oris Cagnet, and Ralph Frederick were elected class officers, Miss Thomas remained our sponsor. November 27 we presented Mystery at Midnight. February 12 a majority of the class participated in the operetta Magazine Princess. The boys were victorious in the tournament and the girls also won for the third time. As the time grows shorter we become more serious. Twelve years we've waited the time when our graduation would come and now that it's almost upon us, we hesitate. We've chosen our caps and gowns, flowers, colors, and a motto that always has been and always will be fitting with the class of '4l: Forward ever, backward never! SENIOR CLASS POEM Although the grade was steep we've reached the top, Step by step and hand in hand we've come. Each lesson that we've learned along the way Will add to our achievements' total sum. Many happy moments we'll remember During the hard climb up the hill of years, And looking backward down life's rough pathway, Perhaps our eyes will fill with wistful tears. Moments there are of triumph and sorrow, Moments dear to hold in fond embrace Against the mighty ravages of morrow, Some word or deed, some lesson, thought, or face. Needless now to name each Visage fair Of every worthy classmate on our roll. Some characteristic of each one Has made it's subtle imprint on our soul. Though now our paths divide and wander on, Progress' will always be our one endeavor, And in the face of obstacles will shine Our motto, Forward ever, backward never. 13

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Even in Glee Club he can sing. ,v in A . THE SHlP'S LOG - ' CLYDE SMITH: He's not so big, yet not so small, And if you need a friend, upon him call. He'll never let you down when you're in need, And we think he's a pretty nice keed. Art Club 2-4, Booster Club 2-4, Senior Play 4, N, Y. A, 4, KATHLEEN SORG: She's the smartest in our whole class, And at this we'll let it pass. Besides all this she can sing. I guess she can do rnost anything. Art Club 2, Round Table Contest 3, Huntertown Col- lege Conference 4, Hurricane Staff 4. Editor of Annual 4. HOWARD VAN HORN: Whenever he plays in our band, He always receives quite a hand, Because he plays with the greatest of skill, He can play both plain or with a frill. Orchestra I-2, Band 3-4, Hurricane Staff 2-4, Glee Club 4, Booster Club 2-4 Huntertown College Con- ference 4, Senior Play 4, Operetta 4. CHARLES VOTAW: He has only gone to this school two years, And was elected to lead us in our cheers. But he did many things to provoke the chief, And now has decided to turn over a new leaf. Class Officer 3, Glee Club 4, Operetta 4, Hurricane Staff 4, Search for Truth 3, Booster Club 4, Yell Leader 4. RALPH FREDERICK: Tribute to him we will pay. Tall and handsome, most girls say He's smart in almost everything, MARY LOUISE YOUSE: Now here's another whos really smart And always willing to do hcr part. She clogas tier work so very neat That it is very hard to beat. Orchestra l-2, Glee Club 3-4, Class Officer 2-3, Oper- etta 4, Iunior Play 3, Annual Staff 4, Hurricane Staff, Radio Safety Program 4, Huntertown College Con- ference 4, Booster Club 4. PAUL YOUSE: The smallest boy iqi our class Likes to be with a ce:tain lass. Now We have heard nothing about these two, So We can't pass anything on to you. Annual Staff 4, Art Club 2-4, Iunior Play 3, Booster Club 4. CARL ZIMIIIERMAIII From what we hear hes quite a hurndinger, And in Glee Club he surely is a singer. Ile can sing good or he can sing bad, And he can sing anything that is to be had. Basketball l-2-3, Softball 4, Glee Club 4, Senior Play 4, Operetta 4, Huntertown College Conference 4, Radio Audition 4, Baoster Club 2-4, Iunior Safety League 4, Hurricane Staff 4, Annual Staff 4. IAMES MARQUARDT: He lives over Monroeville way, About him there's plenty we could say. Now we don't want to say anything silly, But we just have to mention Tillie Stage Manager of Class Play 3-4, Booster Club 2-4 Operetta 4, Class Officer 4, Art Club 2-4, Glee Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Booster Club 2-4.

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THE SHIPS' LOG CLASS PROPHECY We look in the distance and see an old stooped woman writing in a large open book entitled, What Happened or is Happening to Hoagland Grads of '4l. She looks once more into the crystal ball and continues. As we move up farther we can make out her plainly written words. Oh-Yes! Trenton, New Iersey, 1949-Gerald Hisner, famous in 1941 for following Sally Rand, is playing opposite her in New York this week. His debut was in No Flees on Sally's Fan. While looking over my paper this morning, I see Viola Sheumann was arrested in Youse- Hart-Hotel for sliding down the banister of the Cribbly Yellow Room. Oris Cagnet, noted for his long curling eye lashes, wept today when they were clipped. Producer Dinglelipper says he just can't keep make up on his leading lady in those love scenes when Cagnet flutters the long sweeping tresses. Mrs. Antie Plush, once known as 'Mary Louise Youse, could not take her place upon the vast stage of the Emenhiser Metropolitian Opera Co. last night. She had lost the rose she was to sing to in My Golden Flora. Fort Bumps, l958-Ralph Fredericks, once heart throb of Hoagland, is testing others' hearts. He is a great and famous doctor in Uncle Sam's Army. He is to marry his bow- legged pretty nurse, Miss Duffy, soon. Noble Dinger, the playboy of Hoagland, was seen buying Christmas toys for his nephews and nieces, the Zimmerman children. Noble is a mechanic in the Fix Em Crash Em garage. Paul Viet know as the Fresh man in his youth, was selling fish on the swanky part of Fifth Avenue. He was arrested for slapping a policeman against the side of the face with a bull head. Floyd Hart, the boy with curly hair, is giving other boys a chance to have it, too. He just opened the Curly Tops beauty shop. The sign says it is for men only. While walking along yesterday I saw a queer sign- Cora Iane's Dancing SchooI. Curious, I went in. She was featuring the Lazy Hog Waltz in which you get down on all fours. Iames Marquardt was her chief assistant. We have a speaker at the town hall to-night. He was an intelligent student in school and is lecturing on Why I Think Teachers Go Insane. Could he be thinking of his teachers and his dippy classmates? Yes, Willis Flora is a good speaker. Goo Georgia 1958-In the distance I see a large plantation. They say a retired movie actor lives there-yes, why it's Carl Zimmerman coming to meet us, and there comes his tall dark-haired wife, Nola lane and seven boys Van Horn Dress Shop, 1950-There comes an attractive model. Ohl I just love blond hair. Now isn't that a cute dress of cellophane and that darling hat made of a shoe string and a button? Doesn't she have a graceful walk? I always knew Gertrude Hake would make good once she left Hoagland. Chicago, Illinois, 1953-I read a very entertaining write-up. The author was Kenneth Barkley, Ir. tBugl. The name of it was Why I Think a Bath a Year Won't Hurt Anyone and I Comb My Hair Every Saturday. The marines docked Friday and I went down to see Commander Charles fBilll Votaw. I wanted to know what made him join, and this is what he told me. They say sailors have a girl in every port, and you know how I am about girls. I'm just like God-I love them all. Madison Square Gardens, 1945-Time is getting short, the two fighters come out into the ring, they shake hands-the bell rings and Mearvin Ftuhl is still shaking. Two ton Zeke comes at him, and Ruhl is still shaking. Fourteen rounds are fought and Zeke wins by.a draw, Mearvin, still shaking, saying to his many friends over the radio, It was just one big unhappy shake. Ioan Gable is working in the dime store, demonstrating corn plasters. The clerk at the hardware department says clothes pin trade has picked up 1001. Helen Oehler accepted the job of police-woman on the force. Yesterday her toughest customer was Owen Ake who was beaten to a pulp by his wife. Palm Beach, Florida, l945-I had just been seated beside the large blue pool of water when the performers came into view. The second one took my eye with his boyish figure- yes, it was Louis Boerger. He was introduced as the world's greatest diver. His dive was swell but we thought he was going to drown because he was fully five minutes to come up. All Louis had to say was You should have seen the blond I met. Turning to the page of ads, I saw the most peculiar one: To any girl who is tired of a common name, I will be glad to help you change it. lust call on me, the name is Smith, Clyde Smith. In answer to an Ad-I sure appreciate your willing way with we girls that are tired of our names. I am thrilled at the thought of changing my name to Smith. l remain yours truly, Dorothy Hegerfelt. Paul Youse-who is a pilot on The American Air Lines has for his hostess, the pretty Dorothy Nagle. Flying is such fun with Dot, says Paul. It's heaven up in the clouds with Paul. Only yesterday he asked me to spend the rest of my life in his flying machine, said Dorothy. Looking through the window of time I see Kathleen Sorg, an old maid. She did not sit idle all these years but wrote a book and is finishing the last chapter this evening, W'hy I Could Appreciate a Bald-Headed Man. September, Doo Doo, Indiana-Indiana Sub Normal Institute will have a new football coach this year. Howard Van Horn will be given the post. I wanted a man of muscle and plenty of nerve, quoted the Dean. That's me, said Van Horn. Glancing at the 250 pounders, Van Horn shaking from head to foot says, Remember. boys, I'm just a wild- flower. 14