Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1955 volume:

MEMORIES of 1954-55 Hobart High School Hobart, Indiana Growing Up at Hobart High Growing, growing — day by day, year by year — growing up and out the seams. That is what Hobart High School students are doing from the time they begin their careers as freshmen until they are seniors, nearly matured and ready for commencement to bigger and better things in a promising future. Our school has been changing too. Since the time long ago in 1877 when the first part was built, it has continued to grow along with its students until today, with an enrollment of 1085, we can hear it creak with age and at the same time cry out for relief from its never-ending grow- ing pains. As surely as students will continue to grow and mature, Hobart High School will also need to grow accordingly. The time has come for bigger and better things in the way of a new school. We look forward to the coming years with the anticipation of the fulfillment of such plans. Until that day we must be patient with the grow- ing process. Let us pause for a look backward over an- other year in the history of that time worn but beloved edifice, Hobart High School, and at the same time review another year of growth in our own lives. Growing Up . . . . The Methodist Annex, a scene of con- fusion each day, must be used by Mr. Stewart’s government and economics classes. Rain or shine, sleet or snow, the seniors must attend classes there because of the over-crowded building, then trudge across the street — often late and sometimes cold and wet — to the main building. Our cafeteria serves many purposes. When it is not being used for regular luncheons, it is necessary to use it for certain school activities, parent-teacher meetings, club parties, and even as a study hall. Out The Seams Our halls, crowded with students passing to and from classes, present many traffic problems. Most of them are too narrow, and congestion occurs in various places throughout the building every time the bell rings. Eight biology classes like this one are held each day. Even though there has been an extra teacher added to instruct this course in the past two years, classes keep growing by leaps and bounds. Facilities are inadequate and space is all too limited for proper biology study and lab work. But Work and Play The Room 111 is filled with busy typing students from zero hour until the end of the school day. While the typewriters are getting a work-out, many girls and boys learn an important and use- ful skill. Besides general manipulation of their machines, they find that it is necessary to be accurate at all times, to follow directions, and to use good judgment. The learning privileges that high school students enjoy daily were extended to adults during the second semester. A wide variety of night classes enabled them to brush up on subjects that had become hazy or to learn more about the ones that seemed interesting. The response that was made to the adult education program was very satisfactory, with over one .hundred enrolled the first year, and it is hoped that in the future the demand and the accommodations will be even greater. Hobart way Barbara Burke and Bill Matan reigned as king and queen at the second annual school carnival this spring. The con- cessions provided many interesting pos- sibilities for a good time. Style shows, a sponge throw, fortune telling, and “Club ’55” were a few of the many activities. The junior class party, “Moulin Rouge, provided an interesting and entertaining evening for many of the junior students. Roosevelt Gym was transformed into a small cafe complete with can-can girls and a “soda-bar” for the gay party. With Old Friends and This group of freshman students pre- sents a familiar sight to many of us. New friendships and acquaintances are often made over an “after school coke,” and conversation is usually directed to hashing over events of the school day. Manfred Osterode (center), born in Tunbergo, Germany, came to Hobart High as a junior this year. He is shown here talking with Dewey Bland and Harry Todd, two of his many new friends. New Faces The friendly greetings of Emil Henschel, long-time custodian at Hobart High School, will be a part of our many pleasant high school memories. Our teachers have become our friends during our high school years, and some will continue to guide and teach students long after we are gone. Miss Gladys Anderson and Miss Lola Stewart are among faculty members who have been at Hobart High School for many years. No, this is not Grand Central Station . . . it’s the senior locker room with its usual groups of old friends, who congregate to discuss “the latest.” The rope necklace was a popular piece of jewelry this year, and almost every girl owned at least one pair. This is just another one of the fashions that has been brought hack from the past to become popular again. Shown here are Sandra Ramsey, Judy Ferkinhoff, and Linda Zimmerman wearing their favorites. Many extremes in hair styles were noted in Hobart High School this year. Girls wore their hair in lengths that ranged from the very short “DA” cut to long hair. The “crew cut” was still popular with the boys, and included a varia- tion called the “flat top.” Other boys chose to look s hiekish in a long “DA” cut. At the same time they saved money on barber bills. Mary Cortese, Andy Sepke, John Malmquist, and Vivian Isakson show these different hair styles. New Fads and Fashions Each school year has its distinctive fads and fashions that are adopted by the majority of students. Some of these remain for quite a while, others are only temporary. The changes in fads and fashions are outstanding memories of our high school days. The long knee sox that are seen so frequently on college campuses were worn by many Hobart girls this year. This fad that has added a colorful note to school outfits, like most fads, was started by a small group of people. Many others took up the attractive idea, and soon it was a widespread fashion. Rene Distell, Kareen Kienly, Sally Herrick, Janet Erwin, Betty Stephens, Mary Murray, Jackie Moon, Mary Lee Phillips, Jocelyn Hahn, and Arden Lee Campbell are shown modeling their knee sox. The Wright-Shannon parade was a long one, and as it traveled in the vicinity of the school, Tom and Carol, the winners, rode in a convertible where the students could view them. All the candidates had many friends and admirers to back them strongly during this year’s election campaign. This group met the night before the election to make final plans for Jim Freeland ' s campaign parade. Purple Slate Victorious Hobart High became the center of a gala and colorful campaign as preparations for the annual election of mayor and clerk-treas- urer began. Candidates were Jim Freeland and Tom Wright for mayor and Jane Hawke and Carol Shannon for clerk-treasurer. Eye- catching posters, clever announce- ments, and a pre-election convo for the purpose of introducing the candidates all added to the excite- ment. The campaigning was cli- maxed by a wild parade which will probably bring back vivid mem- ories to many, especially to those whose cars received dented fen- ders. The 1954 Homecoming was prepared for with great anticipation and a mad combina- tion of excited campaigning for queen, lawn displays by the various classes, and pep talks for the team. The name of the queen was not disclosed to any one until the three final candidates were assembled for the crowning at half time. Mayor Tom Wright announced Bar- bara Kane to be the school’s choice as Homecoming queen. The girls were presented with red roses and they left the field with their escorts to view the game. Our boys were disappointed with a one-sided defeat, but the Edison team later went on to win the conference title. Pretty Barbara Kane Reigns Immediately following the crowning. Queen Barbara Kane and her runner-up, Dolly Sanak, with their escorts, Stewart Kraft and John Mosley walk from the field as the spectators get ready to see the second half of the Hobart-Edison game. The Homecoming game which was originally scheduled against Griffith was postponed when Brickie Bowl was converted into a small ocean by a steady three day downpour. Students looked wth awe at the waters that reached the top of the metal fence in front of the concrete bleachers. The football locker room was completely flooded, and a raft was used to rescue equipment. Over Homecoming Festivities The class of ’57 took first place honors with their Homecoming display. Those who worked to make it a success — first row: Sue Miller, Janet Scott, David Mergl, Bess Larson, Nancy Osborn, and Chuck Hallas. Second row: Cleo Cope. Sue Mills, Carolyn Martin, Rosemarie Morganelli, and Don Koons. Standing: Ronnie Kelly and Alice Johnston. The grand march was a highlight of the customary after-game dance. Leading the march are Queen Barbara Kane, and Bill Gravel, co-captain of the foot- ball team, followed by the other members of the court, and all students attending the dance. The Four Sharps, a vocal group consisting of Sylvia Larson, Jackie Moon, Sharon Hanson, and Bess Larson added a pleasant hit of harmony when they sang in their “barber shop” style. Another one of the top acts was Barbara Cisman who played her accordion. The instrumental solos, along with the many other fine acts, showed the various talents pos- sessed by our students. Hobart High Has Talent Sally LePell, who has often presented her panto- mime acts for the entertainment of high school groups, was one of the favorites at the Talent Convo. Hay Daves and Louie Hill provided unique entertainment with their comedy act which combined singing and playing the guitar. They seemed to enjoy performing as much as the students enjoyed listening to them. This exhibit of the various stages of development of a chick embryo won Eugene Reisinger a grand prize rating in the local science fair, held here early this spring. Science Fair Bruce Hunsicker won a grand prize at the local fair with his collection of sea shells, beautifully displayed. He has acquired many unique and interesting shells since he began his collection two years ago. Bill Matan also received first place honors with his collection of many dif- ferent kinds of semi-precious stones and minerals. His exhibit attracted the at- tention of many. a:, i Pauline Erwin helped many students “sew a straight seam” as she took Mrs. Reed’s place on Senior Day . — Squire photo. Tom Ehrhardt grasps the microphone as he pre- pares to give the morning announcements in his position as junior high principal. Seniors Took Over Senior Day was one of the out- standing activities of the school year. On that day members of the senior class took over the teaching and administrative posi- tions, along with other tasks that make the school run smoothly. These seniors made up the ad- ministrative group and were re- sponsible for the more important guidance activities of the day. They were chosen by the student council, the organization that sponsors Senior Day. These students acted as school board members on Senior Day- Standing, left to right: Jim Sdbring, Jack Walker, Boh Shone. Seated: Jim Freeland, acting supt. of schools: Minnie Sue French and Douglas La Barr with back to camera. They are pointing out the proposed new school bus routes which were discussed at their meeting. It was a life of “rest and relaxation” for these teachers while the students took over their various classes on Senior Day. Though many students might be surprised to hear it, this is a very rare scene in the teachers’ room during the day. the School for a Day Tom Wright, Dick Netzhammer, and Jack Wuletich did an excellent job of taking care of those people who didn ' t take Senior Day quite as seriously as they should have. They took the places of high school principal, director of guidance, and dean of hoys. The Life of a Mexican Bean Beetle might well be the topic of a discussion led by Barbara Klindt, biology teacher. Activities One can hardly deny that the classroom and its functions are the nuclei of any school. Yet it is evident that the many other activities of a high school are the sustaining factors which strike a comparatively equal balance between the humdrum and the lively. The old adage about Jack — all work, no play, and dullness — cannot be applied to Hobart High. A student may choose the band, the choir, the convos, the dances, the athletics, and the many, many clubs. Let him combine these in a well-balanced manner so that the experiences he derives from them will add an inch or more to his mental and physical stature. ' rs f Row: Myrna Smith, Rose Lee Ewigleben, Patsy Farrell, Jeannine Brown, Ann McCasland, Janis Thompson, Cleo Cope, Virginia Nichols. Second Row: Janet Severance, Pat Wolfe, Betty Stephens, Louise Brown, Barbara McLain, Eleanor Overdeck, Donna Gospodarek, Linda Carpenter, Pauline Fulton. Third Row: Reah Ferkinhoff, Lou Ann Kramer, Janet Erwin, Donna Brown, Roberta Henry, David Johnson, Harry Todd, Tom Weakland. Fourth Row: Don Van Vleet, Bill Gravel, Ronnie Kranz, Fred Kyle, Bob Holder, Jack Schavey, Jim Swartzell, Tim Wood, Tom Spears. A Cappella Choir GIRLS TRIO — Myrna Smith, Rose Lee Ewigleben, Pat Wolfe, Mr. Gene Simons, director, Louise Brown ac- companist. The largest A Cappella choir Hobart has ever had was this year under the di rection of Mr. Gene Simons, who came to us from Delphi, Indiana. He received degrees in music from Murray State Teacher’s College, in Murray, Kentucky, and from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michi- gan. During his teaching career he has directed several top contest vocal ensembles. Mr. Simons has done equally well at Hobart, sending three ensembles to the regional contest and one to state in Indianapolis where they received high honors. The choir, with a community chorus, again presented George F. Handel’s great “Messiah” this past holiday season. The accomplished works of Handel provided an inspirational flavor for the opening of the Christmas season. Other performances by the choir were many convocations, the spring concert and the spring tour. They were invited to sing for Indiana State Teacher’s College in Terre Haute, Indiana and gave other performances at various points along the way. The tour provided an exciting finale for a successful year. First Row: Mary Lee Phillips, Delores Franczak, Nancy Gross, Norma Van Vleet, Janet Carlson, Bonnie Scharbach, Linda Zimmerman, Judy Wesley, Pat Ray. Second Row: Sharon Bell, Bess Larson, Nancy Halsted, Mary Jane Kurth, Eleanor Zunich, Kareen Kienly, Lynn Strom, Sharon Hanson, Jean Emory, Pauline Erwin. Third Row: Bob Drew, Earl Hill, Bill Mynatt, Connie Clingan, Jackie Moon, Joan Jendrzejewski, Sylvia Larson, Mary Murray, Mary Snyder, Sally Herrick. Fourth Row: Tom Wright, Tom Kerr, Dave Wilson, Jim Moody, Mick Mohler, Jack Field, John Wilson, Jack Wuletich, Jeri Beach, Bob Lowe. GIRLS’ QUARTET — Left to right: Sylvia Larson, Jackie Moon, Bess Larson, Janice Thompson, accompanist. Not shown: Sharon Hanson. MIXED OCTET — First Row: Janet Carlson, Donna Brown, Virginia Nichols, Nancy Gross. Second Row: Tom Wright, Bob Holder, Bob Drew, Dave Johnson. SAXOPHONES First Row: Virginia Groover, Sharron Dignin, Mr. Leach. Second Row: Jim Henry, Martha Fetterer, Bud Toering, Bill Heuring, Linda Marvin. The Hobart High School Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Albert Leach entertained many people with fine pro- grams this year. Members of the band participated in a busy season of programs and contests. The year started off with the Fall Pop concert and the Christmas concert. Besides prac- ticing for those appearances, student bands- men had the contests to think about and practice for. “It pays to practice!” may well be the slogan of the members of the band who participated in the state solo and ensemble contest, however, for of the 17 persons who went down state eight re- ceived medals for first; seven for second; and two for third place. First Row: Dee Ballantyne, Rayola Dees, Vera Stewart, Jackie Bixler. Second Row: Linda Kubiak, Verna Kenniger, Judy Thompson, Pat Toering. Third Row: Danny Davis, Irene Vasil, Bob Stumpke, Doris Kenniger, Anabel Stafford. First Row: Dolores Sanak, Eu- gene Reisinger, Janet Schavey, Larry Eleff, Margaret Mackenzie, Carole Hughes. Second Row: Phyllis Carroll, Martha Bone, Karen Downey, Donna Rae Hous- ton, Dolores Spiller, Sharon Glynn. Third Row: Joyce Grie- sel, Susan McLaughlin, Bob Jones, Douglas Robinson, Dar- lene Paul, Eddie Sadelack, Shar- on Henry. Schoo FLUTES AND BASSOONS CLARINETS FRENCHHORNS, BARI- TONES, TROMBONES First Row: Leon Edwards, Susan Shone, Ronald Ahrens, Eleanor Stewart. Second Row : Dick Haynes, Raleigh Enslen, Bill Gentz, Herb Johnson, Mary Kitterman, Larry Kegebein, Den- nis Rice. BASSES AND PERCUSSION Seated: Diane Klein, Paul James, Pat Evans. Standing: Barbara Bergeson, sponsor, Jim Hood, Jim Thompson, Curtis Jackson. Concert Band The highlight of the band year always proves to be the annual spring tour. Bright and early on the morning of April 26, members of the band were standing in front of school anxiously awaiting the word of Mr. Leach that would start them on their way. The buses carried the band about 1,400 miles that week on a tour that consisted of seeing and playing at such places as Cleveland, New York, and De- troit. While in Canada of course, they vis- ited Niagara Falls and probably wished that the tour was a little hit longer. Their spring concert in May was their final production of the year. CORNETS First Row: Norman Hill, Chuck Lake, Thelma Brown. Second Row: Helen Predmore, Jim Kerr, Dick Hanson. Third Row : Pat Ahlgrim, Bob Kaiser, Fred Libkie, Bill Harding. Forming the traditional “H” on our home field is only one of the many formations perfected by the marching band each year. Much tedious work went into the Homecoming half-time program as the Halloween Show, the last of the season, was presented in honor of Homecoming Queen, Barbara Kane. Hobart High School Marching Band This year the marching band’s half-time football programs were few, as the flood rav- aged the field making practice impossible. Nevertheless, three fine and entertaining pro- grams were prepared. Community Singing, the Halloween Show, and the American Cowboy Show. Due to the wet fields, the latter w’as not presented. The marching band traveled to Purdue University to participate in the First Annual High School Band Day. Teaming up with 82 bands from all over Indiana, the Hobart marching band took part in providing half- time entertainment at the Purdue-Duke game. The combined bands in three formations played various selections including the Pur- due school song. Fred Libkie, drum major, shows us how it’s done, as he leads the band through one of their routines. Fred did a great job this year, and his superb half-time performances were enjoyed by all. This year the Student Council worked hard on many profitable projects. In the fall, mem- bers were appointed to place instructions for fire drills in each room in the building. They appointed moniters to check congested areas during fire drills, and also a committee to paint and refill the fire extinguishers. They sponsored a clean-up campaign to give our school a new face. Walls were washed and painted by student volunteers, the lawns were cleaned up, and many other projects were completed to improve the looks of the school. The council sponsored the annual Talent convocation this spring, with many student acts performing for the enjoyment of the whole student body. Also in the spring they introduced to the students plans for a Code of Ethics at Hobart High. It was brought up in home-rooms and discussed by council representatives. After considerable thought and suggestions we de- cided to write a code of our own, using some of the points which have been used success- fully by several high schools in the area. No, that’s not Les Paul performing in Room 307, it’s Ray Daves and Lewis Hill auditioning before Bob Shone, Jane Hawke, Sue Epperson, and Jennie Speer for the Talent Convo. An array of delightful acts made the program a great success. Student Council First Row: Jane Hawke, Dorothy Saynak, June Nagel, Betty Davis, Dorothy Ahlgrim, Carol Diener, Sue Epperson, Judy Zim- merman, Miss Thompson, sponsor. Second Row: Carol Skudlark, Dawn Landes, Sue Sempf, Jan Greene, Gary Krischano, Larry Jolliff, Carol Shannon, Barbara Chirila, Sandra Taylor, Kay Burke. Third Row: John Worthington, John Overdeck, Don Shinneman, Ray Marconi, Jennie Speer, Jocelyn Hahn, Loren Nibbe, Jay Baron, Frank Ross, Jack Wuletich. Fourth Row- Dick Netzhammer, Bob Shone, Wayne Pavel, Fritz Ruchti, Bob Ferguson, Tom Ehrhardt, Russell Garriott, Jim Freeland, Dave Clemens, Emmett Dorsey, Jim Moody, Tom Wright. Not shown: Eleanor Zunich, Eugene Hopkins, Bob Millus, Dick Wardell, Barbara Bergeson. — National Honor Society The fall induction of the National Honor Society this year included fourteen proud and happy seniors whose qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service were honored. The society is a group which has undertaken many projects this year. They tabulated and published the honor roll stand- ings for each six weeks’ grading period. They sponsored a chili supper for students who had maintained a 2.5 average for the first semester. They also met with guidance directors to help counsel students who seemed to be having difficulty with their grades. First Row: Janet Severance, Alice Roberts, Janis Thompson, Colleen Dotson, Gayle Huminsky, Janet Carl- son, Shirley Umlauft. Second Row: Eleanor Zunich, Dolores Sanak, Minnie Sue French, Nancy Gross. Third Row: Pauline Fulton, Vivian Isakson, Jack Walker, Fred Libkie, Douglas LaBarr. Fourth Row: Jim Sebring, Tom W ' right, Boh Shone. Not shown: Jim Freeland, Bill Harding. Future Teachers of America The distinction of being one of the most active clubs in school could easily be held by F.T.A. The members gain new teaching experience as they are excused to teach classes in the various grade schools. While reading to these first graders, Janet Carlson is creating friendly and co- operative attitudes among them, a goal of each F.T.A. member. With this accom- plished, discipline is usually a small mat- ter and teaching can then be a rewarding experience. Speech Club Highlighting this year ' s activities was the annual trip to Purdue for two days of intense debating. Such issues as con- gressional investigations took much re- search as illustrated by Arden Camp- bell, Myrna Smith, Mary Lee Phillips, Bonnie Scharbach, and Rene Distell. Usher Club Those helpful guys you see at every convo and ball game, always ready to find you a seat, are none other than members of the Ushers Club. Pausing for a moment on a busy afternoon are Herb Peterson, Pete Bessigano, Fred Kyle, Dave Mergl, Tom Mole, Ken Schroeder, Jon Ewigleben, and Jack Caldwell. Librarians Making decorations and bookmarkers for the library is only one of the many jobs the librarians accomplish. They keep the books in good order, check them out and take care of the maga- zines and papers. All is not work for these charming girls, however, for many pleasant afternoons of fun and talk are passed away while working. Maybe Janet Schmelter, Barbara Cisman, Bar- bara Burke, and Rita Schultz are think- ing about a party that the club will be having soon. Jack Walker watches intently to make sure Douglas LaBarr measures exactly the right amount to insure the success of this experiment. Although this test is an interesting one, most students bear other opinions whenever noticeable odors prevail in the vicin- ity of room 208. Wonder why??!! “Looking for something, Eugene?” could easily be the query of any student who drops into room 204 after school, as an exhibit on chick embryology for the Science Fair is being prepared by Eugene Reisinger. This is only one of the fine projects upon which many hours were spent. Science Barbara Klindt eagerly watches as Vivian Isakson and Dolly Sanak make adjustments on the darkroom equipment they will use in making an enlargement of their print. Good luck, girls! BI-PHY-CHEM CLUB Of the various clubs, perhaps those dealing with science give a student the best opportunity to display hidden talents through the combination of a creative mind and hours of hard work. Of course, as all work and no play made Jack a dull boy, so science would be dull without varied activities, one of these being a fascinating hypnotism demonstration by Mr. Moody. Films on minerals, inventions, and other scientific topics are also greatly enjoyed. CAMERA CLUB As the year flies by, Hobart High ' s ‘shutterbugs’ become busier and busier as yearbook deadlines loom ahead. Taking pictures for the yearbook is no easy task as so often each is not only taken but often must be taken over. They always come through with flying colors, though, and may we say “Hats off” to each photographer who helped the yearbook staff in making a successful annual. Latin Club Studying the background, social life, and other aspects of the Roman Empire was one of the club’s interesting activities. A bit more on the humorous side was a pan- tomimed football game performed by the members for the Latin classes, with Caesar’s forces opposing Pompey’s men. Carrying through a Roman theme, the annual Christ- mas Party was a gay affair. Gail Jolliff, Margie Blanchard. Jon Ewigle- ben, Arden Campbell, Wayne Hughes, Joyce An- derson, Kareen Kienly, Linda Rice, and Virginia Groover were a few of the Romans” taking part in the play at the Christmas Party. Spanish Club Beautiful senoritas . . . colorful swing- ing skirts . . . daring bull fighters . . . Yes, Spain is a romantic sounding place and the members of the Spanish club al- ways have an enjoyable evening at their club meetings, seeing movies, playing games, and talking about the beautiful land. Who knows — maybe someday one of them may be taking an exciting trip to Spain. Arranging a colorful bulletin board display are three advanced Spanish students, Alice Cogley, Regina Evans, and Jackie Peterson. Audio-Visual The Audio-Visual club certainly has a job on its hands keeping all the high school classes sup- plied with movies. The boys are kept busy show- ing movies in classes, scheduling projectors, order- ing films, and fixing any films that might have been broken while they were being shown. Here we see Chuck Hallas checking over a pro- jector to be sure that it will be in good running condition whenever it is needed. “Twinkle, twinkle, little star,” and how they did as the girls finished transforming the gym into a winter wonderland for the memorable evening. Carol Shannon, Gayle ffuminsky, Eleanor Howell, Alberta Varga, Donna Shannon, Eleanor Zunich, and Joann Cicillian are but a few r who worked so hard on both semi-formals. Buzz Books, a clever idea of the Debuteens, were a big help when looking for telephone numbers or addresses of students and teachers. Arranging a committee meeting for one of the Girls’ Clubs’ functions are Janet Schmelter, Darlene Fiorantin, and Pat Bielewiez. Rosalind Boughamer, Vivian Isakson, Carmen Montes, Mary Lee Phillips, Donna Shannon, Jocelyn Hahn, Alberta Varga, Jennie Speer, Shirley Choisser, Gloria Bowman, Pat Mills, Barbara Chirila, and Arden Campbell modeled the latest spring styles at the Mother and Daughter Tea and Style Show. Debuteens Taking charge of all charity drives was only one of the functions spon- sored by the Debuteens. Highlighting the year’s activities, however, were the semi-formals, two being held due to increased membership. Held on the first day of spring, Carnation Day once more proved to be a beautiful sight as nearly every lapel displayed one of the various colored flowers. A successful first, the Mother and Daughter Tea and Style Show was enthusiastically re- ceived as the Debs modeled the newest spring fashions. Convenient to students and teachers alike, are the Buzz Books, another of the projects sponsored throughout the year by Debuteens. F. B. L. A. As students’ interests develop, various clubs are organized, a new one this year being the F ' uture Business Leaders of America. The main purpose of this club is to acquaint its members with the prin- ciples of the business world. Highlighting this year’s activities was the convention held on Northwestern University’s campus. Dennis Comer and Frances Mazepa are sign- ing the National Future Business Leaders of America Charter at the formal initiation held in the school library. Art Club This club was newly organized this year for the purpose of offering an op- portunity to engage in art activities for those students interested. Oil paintings, interior designing, cartooning, and ceram- ics were only a few of the many aspects of art taken up this year. Bertha Powell. Jim Toppin g, and Betty Moss agree that making cufflinks is not only an en- joyable pastime but also a useful one. F. H. A. The role of wife and mother which each girl will someday portray, is the groundwork for activities of the Future Homemakers of America. By friendly dis- cussion, the members attempt to acquainl themselves with the homemakers’ various problems. The main objective of the club, though, is for each girl to start a very useful and worthwhile project, her hope chest. Busily working on different phases of their projects are Ruth Pinkerton, Janet Carlson, Angeline Rocoff, Nancy Zakzewski, and Doris Snyder, officers of the F.H.A. It wasn’t very often that Douglas LaBarr, editor-in-chief, and Jack Walker, business manager, got together to check on details of the yearbook, so trying to get this picture taken proved to be quite a task. “Oh I’ll never get my section done.” “If I could only think of something to write!” “Where are all the pictures I scheduled last week?” These are only a few of the moans and groans that can be heard coming from room 302, especially when deadline time is drawing near. Yearbook work begins in the early summer when the editor-in-chief goes to Bloomington to CLASS EDITORS — Seated: Jane Hawke, assistant un- derclass editor: Janet Severance, senior editor; Eleanor Zunich, underclass and girls’ sports editor. Standing: Arden Campbell, assistant underclass and girls’ sports editor: Zeta Wittman, assistant senior editor; Minnie Sue French, under- class editor. PICTURE AND FACULTY EDITORS — Tom Wright, picture editor; Jon Ewigleben, Dave Johnson, assistant picture editors; Nancy Zakzewski, Patsy Farrell, assistant faculty editors; Janet Carlson, faculty editor. From September to May the High School Journalism Institute to begin plan- ning the yearbook for the fall. This year while Doug LaBarr was down at I.U. attending the In- stitute, he received a scholarship, valued at 8150 a year, which will assist him in attending Indiana next year. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of outstanding work done at the Institute in planning a yearbook or newspaper. ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND COPY EDITORS — Seated: Vivian Isakson, copy editor; Barbara Kane, activities editor: Gayle Huminsky, events editor. Standing: Virginia Nichols, assistant copy editor; Mary Lee Phillips, assistant copy editor: Sally Herrick, assistant activities editor; Carol Shannon, assistant events editor. SENIOR BUSINESS STAFF — Colleen Dotson, Donna Brown, Janis Thompson, Alice Roberts. Not shown: Sylvia Larson. JUNIOR BUSINESS STAFF — Barbara Chirila, Betty Davis, Joyce Anderson, Fritz Ruchti, Eugene Hopkins. to Create Your Memories In September when the ‘ dummy” is made and everything is all set, all the editors under Doug begin work on their sections. First, all the neces- sary pictures are taken and then all the copy for them is written. Of course everything doesn’t run that smoothly and when pictures have to be taken over and over again and when one has to spend an hour writing 15 words of copy, all sorts of unpleasant words can be heard coming from the lips of the editors. Along with the hard work and little unpleas- antries goes a lot of fun, however, and the night of the yearbook dance there is a little glow of pride around each person that worked on the staff. One whole year of w r ork really pays off when we see the final end of our work. ART EDITORS — Mary Jane Kurth, Beverly Mehalic, Ray Gee. Not shown: Rose Lee Ewigleben, Sharon Hanson. SPORTS EDITORS — Bob Shone, basketball; Dick Netzhammer, cross country; Bob Lowe, track; Dale Hatten, football. Not shown: Jim Moody, Dave Wilson, assistant sports editors. FIRST SEMESTER EDITORIAL STAFF — Judy Krause, circulation manager; Pat Toering, feature editor; Bob Shone, editor-in-chief; Bill Heuring, sports editor; Dale Hatten, sports editor. Not shown: Beverly Bulza, circulation manager. Every three weeks Room 302 is thrown into a flurry of activity as the Ho-Hi Life staff flies about their varied duties of producing another paper. With assignments made by the editors, they are off again! A busy whirl of interviews, research, FIRST SEMESTER REPORTERS — First Row: Judy Baillargeon, Margie Neill, Barbara Burke, June Manning. Second Row: Jim Byrd, Bill Ledyard, John Adams. NEWS BUREAU — Peter Bessigano and Jim Sebring. As News Bureau editor Jim was one of the busiest people in the whole school as he wrote news for the Hobart Gazette, the Hobart Herald and the Gary Post-Tribune. Ho-Hi Life Brings You FIRST SEMESTER REPORTERS — First Row: Clarice Ferman, Ruthann Fleming, Shirley Caldwell, Arden Campbell, Sharon Penny. Second Row: Audrey Ferman, Dale Hatten, Jack Kuckuck, Gerald Cooley, Wayne Lea. trips to town, writing, revising, typing, planning pages and writing headlines follows. There are pictures to take and get off to the engravers, cap- tions to write and dummies to draw. SECOND SEMESTER REPORTERS — Seated: Clarice Ferman, Jim Byrd. Standing: Bill Ledyard, Audrey Ferman, Jerry Hahney, Gerald Cooley. SECOND SEMESTER EDITORIAL STAFF — John Adams, Margie Neill, circulation managers: Arden Lee Campbell, editor-in-chief; Judy Baillargeon, feature editor; Wayne Lea, business manager: Bill Heuring, sports editor. News, Views and Features Then come those daily trips to Glen Park with copy and pictures and the return trips to bring back the type. Consultations with the print shop follow right up until the big press starts to roll. Then those stacks of inky papers are rushed from the basement up to the third floor to be folded, counted and handed out to you. The advanced staff, meanwhile, is busy on an- other paper for three weeks later. SECOND SEMESTER REPORTERS — Seated: Sharon Hanson, PRINT SHOP — Mr. Biller, John Mosley, Terry Bo- Carol Piasky, Bonnie Scharbach. Standing: Eugene Hopkins, Marion £ an J° e Kovel. Cary Kranz, Frank Ross. Smith, Mike Brown. Sports With Hobart High School’s ever growing student body there has to come accompany- ing development in other areas — the faculty is being increased, more classes scheduled, new subjects added, and the sports department expanded, all this in spite of a growing lack of facilities. One evidence of a growth in sports was this year’s intramural program, of which so many students took advantage. Every morning and noon hour tiny Roosevelt gym echoed to the voices of sports-loving teenagers enjoying themselves. And then it was announced that next year Hobart teams would no longer par- ticipate in the Calumet Conference, an an- nouncement which many had anticipated and which led to many discussions, pro and con, on the wisdom of such a step. The hue and cry for organized baseball at Hobart was taken up by many students. The administration complied. No doubt about it, sportswise Hobart High has really grown — in fact outgrown, in many ways, its space, facilities and equipment. First How: Jack Walker, manager, Dirk Gross, Bob Sosa, Ray Marconi, Bill Matan, Bob Davis, Dick Netzhammer, Jack Greene, John Overdeck, Bill Ledyard, manager. Second Row : Russell Deal, head coach, Don Shinneman, Dale Hatten, Charles Hallas, Fritz Ruchti, Bob Houston, Bob Ferguson, Bill Gravel, John Kuckuck, Wayne Pavel, Jack Wuletich, Bob Manwaring, Tom Kerr, Henry Meier, assistant coach. Third Row: George Swetkey, Joe Kovel, Jim Freeland, David Henley, Bill Aitken, John Malmquist, Russell Garriott, David Wilson, Ronnie Ritter, Martin Dujmovich, David Clemens, Jack Graham, Jim Campbell. Not shown: Frank Ross. Brickies Win 7-Lose 3 As summer came to an end. Hobart’s football men received their season’s greetings from Coach Deal. He informed them that practice started August 15, and they should get into condition. Out they came, prac- ticed twice a day, and before they knew 1 it their first game was here. The Brickies traveled to Whiting, played in a very strong wind, and came out on the losing end (13-0). However, it didn’t take long for the Deal-men to re- cover, for the following week they went on to down East Gary 32-0. Now that the old win spirit was really in them, they dropped Lowell 34-0. Coach Deal put them through rugged paces for the Valparaiso game, and Hobart w ' on 26-6. Our team then traveled to Crown Point and met the Bulldogs on their home turf, defeating them with a score of 19-0. Next in Hobart’s line of conflict was Griffith, hut Old Man Weather reared his ugly head and caused a week of rain to fall in the Calumet area, leaving our foot- ball field and dressing rooms under four feet of water. As the water receded, the Brickies gained momentum and came swimming through to drown Griffith 25-6. Now sporting a five game winning streak, we met Merrillville in. as always, a hard, tough fight and emerged the victors with a final score of 13-0. Next was Gary Edison, a test for the Calumet Conference championship. Well there isn’t much you can say ex- cept, as Coach Deal stated. “The boys just let down and we went down 30-0. The team tried to shake it off hut again they fell after a hard fight with Gary Roose- velt, 21-14. The Brickies closed out their season against Bloomington and won 19-7, ending a win- ning season with seven victories and three defeats. Outstanding player for the ’54-’55 squad was half- hack Bill Gravel, who passed, ran. and place kicked his way through opposing teams to score a total of 130 points for the season. Bill was, once again, placed on the conference all star team along with outstanding tackle and lineman, Joe Kovel. Others who came in the scoring column were Ray Marconi with 18 points. Sonny Pavel with 12, Bob Sosa also with 12, and Dale Hatten with 6. Whitey Malmquist was always there to kick us out of trouble when we needed his help. Senior members of the team who played their best games for the Purple and Gold w r ere Co-captains Bob Ferguson and Bill Gravel, Joe Kovel, Dave Clemens, John Kuckuck. Jack Graham, Frank Ross, Jim Camp- bell, Dale Hatten, Dave Henley, Dick Netzhammer, Bob Manwaring, and Jack Wulitich. Ray Marconi tries vainly to side-step the Griffith defense to no avail. in 1954 Football Season Hobart’s boy, Marconi, is brought to ground as Brickies and Panthers look on. Identified players are Joe Kovel (761, Bob Manwaring (40), Fritz Ruchti (32), and Dave Clemens (53). A punt return brought to an end in the Merrillville-Hobart game. Here linebacker Hatten charges in as ball carrier is brought to rest. Hobart’s Goliath of the team, big Russell Garriott (30), stands in readiness to back up anything the Brickies have not already accomplished. Once again a now famous Freeland to Gravel pass is completed for needed yardage in the Hohart vs. Merrillville game. RUGGED SCHEDULE AHEAD “In 1955 Hobart High School will be play- ing its toughest football schedule in its history. If Hobart should be on the winning end of this schedule, we could claim the title to the mythical state championship. Newcomers to Hobart’s sched- ule this year are Emerson of Gary, East Chicago Roosevelt, Hammond Noll, and Hammond Mor- ton. (Emerson and Roosevelt are always in the running for the state championship.) “Hobart opens its season next year with the mythical state champions, Whiting. Our boys have played championship football for the past five years and we expect to remain on the win- ning side of the ledger. This “winning” can only be done by playing one game at a time and con- centrating as each week passes. If our boys re- member that it’s not the size of the dog that’s in the fight that counts, but the size of the fight that’s in the dog, we will continue to be a win- ning football team. “Our country is based upon the spirit of com- petition. Competition exists only because of each individual’s desire to wdn. There is no such thing as a person wanting to lose. TJie will to win is one of the basic desires of mahkind. With this will we can be a championship football team. Our goal next year is for a bigger, better, harder hitting football team than Hobart has ever had in its entire history. WE WILL WIN! ! !” Coach Russell Deal Another Pirate bites the sod as Gravel of Hobart tries to put on the brakes. Iden- tified in this maze of players are Gravel (64) and outstanding lineman, Joe Kovel (hand on ball carriers helmet). Go . . . Brickies ...Go!” Coming in on a wing and prayer should be the word for this perfect two point landing displayed by Ray Mar- coni. Watching and making sure Ray doesn’t get hurt is Bob Manwaring. Will Dave get it? Only Hobart- Merrillville fans will be able to tell. Another high point in the game as Jack Greene pitches out to Dave Clemens. First Row: John Wilson, Emmett Dorsey, John Malmquist, Stewart Kraft, Alton Powell. Dave Wilson, Jim Vanderplough, Danny Beres, Paul Adams, Jim Moody. Second Row: Coach Floyd Davis, Up in the air goes Dave Wilson (25) during a mid- game jump-ball as John Wilson (23), Stewart Kraft (30), and John Malmquist (34) look on. Varsity Basketball The old adage that experience is never easily gained was well exemplified by the 1954-55 edition of the Ho- bart High School basketball team. Brickie hardwood men squabbled, fought, and literally kicked their way through a rugged 20 game schedule w ' hich ended with Hobart’s boosters possessing a 2-18 won-lost record. Clearing the smoke away from the season’s losing battles one could condemn the Hobart netmen’s season as a total loss. However, aside from the cold statistical view, Hobart’s seemingly hapless basketeers gained much needed experience throughout the season — a beneficial point not to be neglected. This well earned and sorely gained element will bear ripe fruit when next year’s squad takes the floor. Boasting only two seniors, seven experienced juniors and one sophomore, Hobart netmen gallantly struck out on their twenty game jaunt with a 49-60 opening defeat at the hands of the Wheeler Bearcats. High points of the season were reached w r hen, to the fans’ delight, Hobart proudly clobbered East Gary and Portage 60-57 and 74-73 respectively. Mid-game glance catches Jim Vanderplough (33), John Malmquist (34), and Jim Moody (22) dazedly watching the flight of the not visible ball. Reserve Basketball Up, up and up goes Stewart Kraft (30) amid foes, grasping for the rebounding ball, as John Malmquist (34) stands by to help. Hobart High School’s 1954-55 reserve basketball team traveled through an 18 game schedule and emerged posses- sing a 8-10 won-lost record. The reserve hardwood men initiated the season rightly with a 46-21 opening rout of Wheeler. Tougher competi- tion found the team with a string of five unbroken defeats resulting. Bouncing back quickly Hobart’s younger set trounced Crown Point 33-24 and proceeded to knock off three other opponents for a four game streak. An almost even succession of win one and lose one continued until the season closed. First Row: Bill I.edyard, reserve statistician; Bill Sommers, varsity statistician: Dave McAfee, reserve manager; Pete Rod- riquez, Dick Gross, Richard Berg, varsity manager; and Jim Helm, varsity statistician. Second Row: Porter Douglas, Bob Houston, Bob Peterson, Dick Anderson, Ronald Ritter, Tom Kerr, and Coach Paul Throne. Not shown: Scotty Wilson, reserve statistician; and Charles Hallas. 1954-55 NET SCHEDULE We They Wheeler 49 66 Gary Roosevelt 21 52 Gary Edison 34 65 Hammond Morton 36 70 Calumet Twp 52 77 Crown Point Tourney Knox 43 45 Crown Point 58 74 Merrillville 40 64 Crown Point 43 50 Lowell 35 55 Wirt 50 61 East Gary 60 57 Emerson 46 60 Griffith 21 53 Valparaiso 47 72 Portage 74 73 Dyer 45 59 Chesterton 39 64 Horace Mann 30 59 Calumet Twp 39 70 Hobart’s John ( Whitey ) Malmquist (34) is bombarded by op- ponents as he gets off a one-handed jump shot in the Horace Mann game. Up with the pack goes Hobart’s Jim Moody (22) as other Brickie netmen Stewart Kraft (30), Dave Wilson (25), and Danny Beres (24) ready themselves against Chesterton. Up for a jump shot goes Hobart’s John Malmquist (34) as a swarm of Lew Wallace foes combine their efforts while trying to stop him. Eyes and faces reveal concentrated effort while Brickie John Wilson (23) attempts to nab the fleeting Lew- Wal- lace ball in the sectional game. Jim Moody (22) watches the action from his backcourt position. Get That Ball!” “Off with a shot” goes Brickie Danny Beres (24) and John Malmquist (34) in pursuit of the sphere. Jim Moody (22) views the proceedings from back- court. Stewart Kraft (30) rounds the corner with break-neck speed and adroit drib- bling. John Malmquist (34) and Jim Moody (22) watch. Hobart 1955 Thinclads: First Row: Bob Millus, Stewart Kraft, Jack Green, Franklin Thomas, Ted Talian, Bill Sommers, Bob Marszalek, Ronnie Miles, Louis Houston, Jim Moody, Dick Netzhammer. Second Row: Bob Albers, Tim Wood, Dave Clemens, Bill Aitken, Danny Beres, Russell Garriott, Jim Free- land, John Malmquist, Emmett Dorsey, George Swetkey, Fritz Rutchi, Coach Kurth. Third Row: Bob Gravel, Tom Welch, Gilbert Tarbutton, Jim Fahey, John Batzel, Don Ahrens, Pete Scofield, Larry Pardus, Jim Mason. 1955 Track Prospectus The outlook for the 1955 track season of the Rambling Brickies appears very bright despite the fact that Coach Frank Kurth, completing his 15th sea- son as track coach of the Ho-Hi thinclad squad, has lined up the toughest schedule of major track and field competition to be found in the state. Their indoor schedule sends the trackmen against Hammond, Culver Military Academy, the Crown Point Invitational Meet and the Hoosier Relays at Indiana University fieldhouse, which is the largest high school meet in the country with over 800 athletes taking part. Beginning in early April, the Brickies were called upon to face the following outdoor schedule: Hammond Clark, Hammond Tech, East Chicago Roosevelt, “Little 5” Meet, Delphi Relays, Goshen Relays, Logansport Relays, Valparaiso, Gary Roosevelt (1954 State Champions), Froebel, Calumet Conference, Sectional, Regional and State Meets. Planning for another successful season, such as was celebrated in 1954 when the Brickies placed 11th in the final state meet among the 556 teams that entered sectionals, are many returning major letter winners. These lads include the following: Stewart Kraft, Russell Garriott, Tom Weakland, Dave Clemens, Jim Freeland, Tim Wood, Chuck Hallas, John Malmquist, Emmett Dorsey, Frank Ross, Ronald Miles, Gerald Reese and Bob Houston. Also high on the list of hopefuls of Coach Kurth are Ted Talian, Frank Thomas, George Swetkey, Wayne Cardwell, Fritz Ruchti, Dick Netzhammer, Bob Marszalek, Alan Addison, Louis Houston, Lewis Hill, Dan Beres, Bob Millus, Bill Sommers, Jim Douglas, Manfred Oesterode, Pete Scofield, John Overdeck, Bob Gravel, Tom Welch, Jim Fahey, Scott Wilson, Gilbert Tarbutton and Bob Albers. With several outstanding performers for each event, the Brickie spike-shoe athletes hope to capture their share of top individual and meet honors. Two meet records they hope to retain are championships in Little “5” (15th) and Calumet Conference (8th) suc- cessive years. “UNDEFEATED” (1941-1955) Winners of All Little Five Meets Since 1941 (1945-1955) Winners of All L-P and C-C Championships HOBART HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS (Up to ’55) “THE CHAMPIONS” Event Record Holder Year 100-Yd. Dash 10.2 Secs. Kenneth Noel 1949 220- Yd. Dash 23.0 Secs. Don Anderson 1954 440- Yd. Dash 52.1 Secs. Ray Ciszek 1943 880-Yd. Run 2:03.8 Min. Bill Greene 1949 1-Mile Run 4:39.7 Min. Frank Broda 1952 2-Mile (X-C) 10:03.5 Min. Edward Boone 1950 Low Hurdles 21.8 Secs. Bill Gravel 1954 High Hurdles 16.0 Secs. Eugene Clemens 1954 Shot Put 57 Ft. 11% In. Carl Shield ' 1948 Broad Jump 21 Ft. 7% In. Wilbur Howell 1943 High Jump 5 Ft. 11% In. Bill Truitt 1942 Pole Vault 12 Ft. 6% In. Jim Johnston 1954 RELAY RECORDS 880-Yd. Relay 1 :34.5 Min. (Anderson, Weakland, Kraft, Johnston) 1954 1-Mile Relay 3:36.4 Min. (Alexander, Bergman, Breyfogle, Cope) 1950 2-Mile Relay 8:49.0 Min. (Kurth, Millus, 1954 Neill, Weakland) A1I-Time Indiana best for Hoosier school boy. NOTE— The oldest athletic activity on the high school athletic program in Hobart is that of the track and field sport. Many fine athletes have represented Hobart during these past decades in the record books. This year will conclude the 15th for Coach Frank Kurth as Brickie track mentor. All of the above records represent the efforts of athletes during his 15 year tenure. Ray Ciszek, Carl Shield and Jim Johnston won state championships. In the 100 yard dash, it’s Stewart Kraft taking second place, following him is Bob Marszalek. Going up and over the pole vault bar is Dave Clemens, who vaulted 10 feet 6 inches in the Little Five Meet to take first place. Russ Garriott, giant Brickie weight tosser, put the shot 54 feet 11% inches in the Little Five Meet, missing Carl Shield’s record as a junior of 55 feet by % of an inch. Russ has set his goal at 56 feet and hopes to reach it by the end of this track season. It’s Tim Wood leading the pack in the East Chicago-Hobart meet. Close behind him is Danny Beres to take second place. At Valpo, it is Tom Weakland coming down the gravel path to see how far he can go in the broadjump. John Malmquist, leading the pack, clears the high hurdles in 15.8 seconds, to set a new record for the Little Five Meet. Clearing the low hurdles is Frank Ross. Close beside him are two Valpo hurdlers. Stewart Kraft, Tim Wood, Ted Talian, Danny Beres, Jay Baron, Coach Kurth, Tom Weakland, Jack Jablonski, John Mosley. Calumet Conference 1954 CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 1. Hobart (17) Valparaiso (45) 2. Hobart (15) Crown Point (58) 3. Hobart (25) Wallace (53) Hammond (74) Garry Roosevelt (84) 4. Hobart (20) Dyer (69) East Gary (83) 5. Hobart (17) Chesterton (47) 6. Fourteenth Annual Hobart Invitational Meet (5th place) 7. Eighth Annual Calumet Conference Meet ( 1st place ) 8. Eighth Annual (Hobart) IHSAA Sectional Meet (1st place) 9. Hobart (21) Culver Military Academy (46) Delphi (96) 10. Ninth Annual IHSAA State Championship Meet (3rd place) [Note: The low score wins in cross country races.] HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1954 CROSS COUNTRY SEASON “Without a doubt, the 1954 cross country harriers will go into the record books as the best squad of hill and dalers to represent Hobart in this activity over the past fifteen seasons.” So states Coach Frank Kurth who has handled the teams over this period of years. Beginning their workouts in mid Au gust, a squad of thirty candidates answered the call. Coach Kurth outlined the work program in which he hoped the athletes would reach their peak by sectional time and championship hopes. The squad raced through their first five meets without a miss before meeting their first loss of the season in their own big Invitational Meet which is billed as the oldest and largest event of its kind in the state. and Sectional Champs Placing fifth in the twenty-four team field that entered the Hobart Invitational, the Brickies picked up needed experience and confidence to complete the season in grand style. Blooming- ton, making a 200 mile trip for the Brickie Meet, captured top honors. Next followed the 8th Annual Calumet Conference Meet. The Brickie gallopers responded with a record performance of 20 points for low score and their eighth successive CC Cham- pionship. The meet that Coach Kurth had pointed the squad for all season was next, the IHSAA sectional contest. To the amaze- ment of all concerned, the Brickies raced their opponents beyond all expectations, capturing first place with a team record low of 30 points and placing its five team members in the first ten finishers in a field of 165 contestants and 24 teams. Brickie individuals making the historic record were John Mosley, 2; Ted Talian, 3; Tim Wood. 6; Jack Jablonski, 9; and Stewart Kraft, 10. The championship was the fourth for Hobart in the eight year period. Hobart’s other champions won in 1947, 1948, and 1950. For a warmup before the state championship meet, the harriers journeyed to Culver Military Academy and defeated the Cadets and Delphi in a triangular meet. Saturday, October 30, the best 23 teams in the state lined up in Indianapolis for the state championship run. The Brickies met the test with a third place finish in a tie with Marion on 143 points. Shortridge was the winner with 80 points and An- derson second- with 120. Mosley was 8th, Talian 18th, Wood 34th, Kraft 36th and Beres 47th to make up the team score. Major awards went to Mosley, Wood, Talian, Kraft, Jablonski, Weakland, Beres and Franklin Thomas. Jay Baron was the manager. 1954 CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD Back Row: Stewart Kraft, Emmett Dorsey, Danny Beres, Coach Kurth, John Mosley, Ted Talian, Jack Jablonski, Tom Weakland. Second Row: Dave Wilson, Bill Mynatt, John Wilson, Jim Moody, Jay Baron, mgr.. Gene Kovel, Bernie Betz. First Row: Frank Thomas, Manfred Osterode, Jim Mason, Dick Anderson, Larry Pardus, Joe Remaley, Jackie Jackson, Dennis Robinson. Go, Go, Boys Three of Hobart’s top men lead the pack near- ing the half way mark on the Cressmore Country Club. Left to right are John Mosley, Tom Weak- land, and Tim Wood. The Hobart Harriers are off and running in their attempt to win the Eighth Annual Calumet Conference Championship title. Our varsity cheerleaders who led the crowd in the noise-making while the team scored were Barbara Cisman, Carol Skudlark, Barbara Kane, Betty Spakowski, and Minnie French. Boosting Our Brickies The reserve cheerleaders who helped make their games lively and gay were Rosemary Skees, Geraldine Kopko, Judy Mohrs, Karen Skudlark, and Judy Sotak. The head Boosters, who along with the club members, supplied the cheering, sportsmanship, and school spirit at our games were Lois Erwin, Eleanor Zunich, Cleo Cope, and Charlene O’Con- nor. ..The winning team in boys intramural basket- ball this year was a group of seniors called the Let Me Go Lovers. Kneeling are Earl Hill, Tom Partin, and Bill Gravel. Standing, Jim Campbell, Dave Henley, and Dale Hatten. Intramural Sports Fred Kyle leaps into the air to capture the ball as Paul Adams and Bill Mynatt reach vainly upward. Girls’ basketball was one of the most popular sports in their noon intramural program with deck tennis another top favorite. Janet Scott shoots from close in as Myrna Eikenbary tries desperately to prevent the basket. The girls who were in charge of both G.A.A. clubs are left to right, Sylvia Larson, president of club two; Carol Skudlark. secretary: Minnie French, president of club one; Gayle Huminsky, treasurer; Kay Gallagher, secre- tary. Not shown: Janis Thompson, treasurer. Girls ' Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association is ever in- creasing in popularity at Hobart High. Each year sees more girls trying to join and each year many are put on a waiting list because of the large membership. The club has grown so much in the past two years that there are now two clubs instead of one. The purpose of the G.A.A. is to interest more girls in sports, which it has successfully done. The girls enjoy participating in sports because at the end of the year they are given awards for points they have accumulated. It is the goal of the club to build a more extensive program and to let all participate. Mary Beth Stonebraker gets ready to skim the G.A.A. members, sit on the floor of the gym, as roll is taken. The clubs net as her teammates watch. Deck tennis is just meet Tuesday of alternate weeks, one of many activities that the girls take part in with fun and enthusiasm. Gym Classes The girls’ gym classes are even more over crowded this year than in the past, but even so, Mrs. Klingberg manages to set up an extensive athletic program for the girls. Included in this program are deck tennis, volley ball, calesthenics, basketball, track, and softball. Of all the sports, basketball seems to be the favorite. One of the most popular sports in Mrs. Klingberg’s classes is basketball, as Helen Thyen shows here by taking a shot for her team. Carmen Montes hits one straight away, good for a base in a girls’ soft- ball game. Spring weather brings out the gym classes for their share of that long-awaited sunshine. A photographic catastrophe — but we needed some- thing to fill this space. Some one — unknown — takes the high jump too fast for a slow camera. H PAUL ADAMS Basketball JIM CAMPBELL Football BILL GRAVEL Track Football 5 ROBERT ALBERS Track BERNIE BETZ Cross Country Senior DAVE CLEMENS Track Football LEE EWING Basketball JACK GRAHAM Football DALE HATTEN Football DAVID HENLEY Football — $ FB0TMU i n i BILL HESS Basketball JOE KOVEL Football ROBERT MANWARING Football l H - M e n DICK NETZHAMMER Football FR ANK ROSS Track DON SHINNEMAN Football JACK WALKER Football, Mgr. JOHN WILSON Basketball JACK WL ' LETICH Track Football JOHN MOSLEY Cross-Country JIM SWARTZELL Basketball, Mgr. Not Shown ROBERT FERGUSON Football JIM FREELAND Track Football DON VAN VLEET Track Cross Country People America is called the boiling pot of nations. In the same vein a high school may be termed a boiling pot of humanity on a small but important scale. All types of persons, both students and teachers, are the ingredients which bubble in the cauldron. Fat and thin, tall and short, introverted and extroverted, merry and moody, — each is a striking individual, yet an integral part of the complicated mass. Along with the physical growth that naturally attends a teenager’s years in high school, it is in- evitable that a mental growth of a sort, either positive or negative, will result. The people with whom we have worked and played this year have played a tremendous part — for good or ill — in the growth and maturing of our personalities. DALE HATTEN President Yearbook 3,4 Ho-Hi Life 4 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2 H-Men 4 Student Council 1 Vice-President 3 Audio-Visual 1,2,3, Boosters 4 KAY GALLAGHER Vice-President Band 1,2 Ensemble 1,2 G.A.A. 3,4 Boosters 4 Class of 1955 MOST ATHLETIC Bill Gravel Eleanor Zunich BEST DRESSED Bob Drew Ruthann Fleming MOST CONSIDERATE Bob Manwaring Pauline Erwin MOST VALUABLE Tom Wright Minnie Sue French BEST NATURED Don Shinneman Janet Carlson ROBERT MANWARING Secretary A Cappella Choir 1 Football 1,2, 3, 4 H-Men 3,4 Student Council 1,3 GAYLE HUMINSKY Treasurer Yearbook 3,4 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Vice-President 1 Honor Society 4 Boosters 2,3 ' Debuteens 1,2, 3, 4 Bi-Phy-Chem 4 Hall of Fame MOST AMBITIOUS Bob Shone Janet Severence BEST LOOKING Cary Kranz Lita Philpott MOST INTELLECTUAL Jim Sebring Colleen Dotson MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST POPULAR Jack Walker Jim Freeland Gayle Huminsky Janis Thompson Miss Dorothy Thompson, Student Counoil advisor, explains to Mayor Tom Wright an idea she has about one of their many projects. Tom devotes much of his spare time to improving the school through the council, an d suggestions from either students or teachers are always welcome. PAUL ADAMS A Cappella 3,4 Chorus 2 Glee Club 2 Basketball 4 Student Council 3 Audio-Visual 1 DON AHLDEKS Warren Central High School Indianapolis Indiana 1 PAT AH LG RIM Band 1.2.3.4 Ensemble 1,2, 3, 4 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 Spanish Club 2.4 PAT AHRENS EVELYN ALBERS ROBERT ALBERS Chorus 3 Football 1,2 Basketball 1,2 Track 1. 2.3,4 H-Men 1.2,3 BOB ALLEN Student Council 2 Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4 CHARLES ANDREIS Chorus 3 AUDRETA BAIF.R G.A.A. 3,4 BOB BALLANTYNE Latin Club 3 THOMAS BAREFOOT Glee Club 2 CAROL BECKETT G.A.A. 3.4 F.H.A. 3 JOANN BEDNASH G.A.A. 1,2,3 Boosters 3 Spanish Club 1,2 Thespians 3 Portage H.S. 1,2,3 PETER BESSIGANO Band 1.2.3 Ho-Hi Life 2.3.4 Camera Club 3,4 F.T.A. 4 Ushers Club 4 Chess Club 2 BERNARD BETZ A Cappella 3 X-Country 3 Track 3 H-Men 3 Chicago Tilden 1,2 BRUCE BOLING TERRY BROOKS Football 1 Audio-Visual 4 Bi-Phy-Chem 1 Hobby Club 1 Booster 2 DONNA BROWN A Cappella 3,4 Octet 4 Yearbook 3.4 Latin Club 3 Spanish Club 4 C.A.A. 3 LOUISE BROWN A Cappella 2.3.4 Chorus 1 C.A.A. 2 JOHN BRUSH X-Country 2 BARBARA BURKE Ho-Hi Life 4 Speech Club 4 F.B.L.A. 4 F.T.A. 4 Librarians 3.4 DELORES BYERS Chorus 3 Debuteens 1 BOB CAESAR Band 1 X-Country 2 Audio-Visual 2 CHARLOTTE CAESAR Band 1,2.3 Ensemble 1,2,3 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 F.T.A. 3 SHIRLEE CALDWELL Ho-Hi Life 4 C.A.A. 2,3 Secretary 3 Boosters 1.2 Debuteens 1,4 F.B.L.A. 4 JAMES CAMPBELL Football 2,3,4 Basketball 1 H-Men 4 MARGARET CAMPBELL Chorus 4 Debuteens 3 Librarians 3.4 Maury H.S. 2 Norfolk, Va. JANET CARLSON Band 1,2,3 Ensemble 1,2,3 A Cappella 4 Ensemble 4 Yearbook 3,4 Student Council 3 Honor Society 4 r t i o a F.T.A. 3.4 F.H.A. 3.4 LINDA SHIRLEY CARTER DAVID CLEMENS FLORENCE CMAR ALICE COOLEY GERALD COOLEY CARPENTER Chorus 3 Football 1. 2,3,4 Band 1.2,3 Band 1,2,3 Chorus 3 A Cappella 3.4 C.A.A. 3 Basketball 1,2 Ensemble 1.2 Ensemble 2.3 C.A.A. 2,3.4 Track 1,2, 3.4 Yearbook 3.4 Boosters 4 Boosters 3.4 H-Mcn 1.2, 3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 Spanish Club 4 F.H.A. 3 Student Council 1,2,4 F.B.L.A. 4 BILL CRUM JEANNE DAULT DOLORES DORING COLLEEN DOTSON JAMES DOUGLAS BOB DREW Chorus 2,3 Chorus 3 Chorus 1 Yearbook 3,4 X-Country 3 A Cappella 3.4 X-Country 2 Boosters 1 St. Thomas H.S. Secretary 1 Track 2.3.4 Chorus 2,3,4 Track 1.2 Debuteens 2,3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 Chicago. I 111. Honor Society 4 Boosters 1.2. 3. 4 Debuteens 1,2, 3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 Spanish Club 2,3 Glee Club 2 Octet 4 A sample of the gladrags which appear every Senior Hobo Day. This might be a preview of what is to come. After the Seniors get through paying all their bills, they might have to resort to this. TOM EHRHARDT Chorus 3 X-Country 1 Track 1 Student Council 1.2. 3. 4 JEAN EMORY A Cap pel la 4 Chorus 3 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Boosters 3 PAULINE ERWIN A Cappella 4 Chorus 3 Yearbook 3.4 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Thespians 1 LEE EWING Chorus 2 H-Men 3.4 Art Club 4 Basketball 2.3.4 EVERETT BOB FERGUSON REAH AUDREY FERMAN CLARICE FERMAN SANDRA FISHER FAULKNER Football 1 .2.3.4 H-Men 3.4 Boosters 1 Student Council 4 FF.RKINHOFF A Cappella 4 C.A.A. 4 Boosters. 3,4 F.H.A. 3 Chorus 2 Ho-Hi Life 4 Speech Club 4 Debuteens 2,3.4 Librarians 2,3.4 Spanish Club 4 Thespians 1 Chorus 2 Ho-Hi Life 4 Speech Club 4 Debuteens 2,3,4 Librarians 2,3.4 Spanish Club 4 Thespians 1 C.A.A. 1.2 Lew Wallace 1.2 RUTHANN FLEMING Ho-Hi Life i C.A.A. 2.3.4 Boosters 1.2.4 Debuteens 1 F.B.L.A. 4 BARBARA FOWBLE A Cappella 3 Boosters 1.2 Debuteens 1,2.3 Graduated in January. 1955 PHILLIP FRANCIS DELORES FRANCZAK A Cappella 4 Chorus 2 C.A.A. 3,4 Debuteens 1 JAMES FREELAND Football 1,2, 3,4 Basketball 2 Track 1. 2.3.4 H-Mcn 1 .2.3,4 Student Council 4 Treasurer 4 Honor Society 3.4 Boosters 3.4 Latin Club 2.3 MINNIE SUE FRENCH Yearbook 3,4 Cheerleader 4 C.A.A. 2.3.4: F.T.A. 4 Student Council 1.3 Clerk-Treasurer 3 Honor Society 4 Boosters 2,3.4 Camera Club 3.4 Speech Club 4 Debuteens 1 Latin Club 3 PAULINE FULTON A Cappella 4 Chorus 3 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Honor Society 4 Wilson H.S. Terre Haute TERESA GATCH Chorus 3 Band 1 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Boosters 3,4 Debuteens 1,2 F.B.L.A. 4 Speech Club 4 RAY GEE A Cappella 3 Yearbook 4 Art Club 4 LARRY GERLICH Camera Club 3,4 DONNA GOSPODAREK A Cappella 4 Chorus 3 Boosters 4 Debuteens 1.2, 3, 4 F.B.L.A. 4 ELAINE GOVERT Debuteens 3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 JACK GRAHAM A Cappella 2 Football 1,2.3 H-Men 4 BILL GRAVEL A Cappella 4 Chorus 3 Football 1 ,2.3,4 Basketball 1.2,3 Track 2.3,4 Student Council 3 Audio-Visual 1,2,3 H-Men 1.2.3.4 NANCY GROSS A Cappella 4 Yearbook 3,4 G.A.A. 3.4 Honor Society 4 Boosters 3.4 Thespians 1 Mixed Octet 4 BILL HARDING Band 1,2,3, 4 Ensemble 1,2, 3,4 Honor Society 4 F.T.A. 4 JANELLE HENDRIX Ho-Hi Life 4 Speech Club 4 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 3.4 F.T.A. 4 DAVID HENLEY Chorus 3 Football 1,4 H-Men 4 Boosters 4 ROBERTA HENRY A Cappella 4 Chorus 1,2,3 C.A.A. 1,2,3 Vice-President 3 Treasurer 2 Valier H.S. 1.2,3 Valier, Illinois Graduated in January, 1955 BILL HESS A Cappella 1 Football 1.2 Basketball 1,2, 3.4 Boosters 4 H-Men 3.4 DON HICKMAN Chorus 2 Football 1 Basketball 1,2 Track 1 Boosters 1 EARL HILL A Cappella 3,4 Basketball 1,2 Track 1.2 TERRY HOCKENSMITH Glee Club 2 X-Country 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,3 Track 1,2 ,3 H-Men 3.4 BOB HOLDER A Cappella 3,4 Ensemble 4 Glee Club 2 Football 1 Audio-Visual 1,2,3 ELEANORE HOWELL G.A.A. 4 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 JAMES HUGHES Camera Club 3,4 Science Club 4 LINDA HUTSON Band 1,2,3 Ensemble 1.3 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 Spanish Club 4 VIVIAN ISAKSON Chorus 2 Yearbook 3.4 Honor Society 4 Debuteens 3,4 F.T.A. 3.4 Spanish Club 2,3 Vocal Octet 2 JOANN JENDRZEJEWSKI A Cappella 4 Chorus 3,4 Debuteens 3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 East Gary Edison 1 JANET JOHNSTON A Cappella 3 Chorus 2 Gayle has them over a barrel ! She could he seen daily at 2:30 in this, her regular office — Senior locker room — collecting for those endless senior expenses. BARBARA KANE Chorus 4 Yearbook 3.4 Ho-Hi Life 3 Cheerleader 4 Sub-cheerleader 3 C.A.A. 2.3,4 Student Council 3 Boosters 1 ,2,3.4 DIANE KASPER A Cappella 3 C.A.A. 2,3,4 Boosters 4 Speech Club 4 Debuteens 1 F.B.L.A. 4 F.T.A. 3.4 VIRGINIA KAISER Debuteens 3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 JOYCE KERR A Cappella 4 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Camera Club 4 Librarians 3 Speech Club 4 LARRY KEGEBEIN Band 1,2, 3. 4 Ensemble 4 MARY LOU KLAHN Boosters 2,3.4 Debuteens 3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 LOIS KLAUSEN C.A.A. 3.4 Librarians 3 ROBERT KLA WITTER Band 1.2,3 Ensemble 1,2,3 Ho-Hi Life 2 Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4 Stamp Club 2 GREGORY KLEINSTICK Chorus 2 BARBARA KLINDT Band 1,2,3 Ensemble 1,2 C.A.A. 2,3,4 Camera Club 4 Speech Club 4 F.T.A. 4 F.H.A. 3 Thespians 1,2 DONALD KLIN E JOE KOVEL Ho-Hi Life 3,4 Football 2,3,4 H-Men 3.4 LOU ANN KRAMER A Cappella 4 C.A.A. 2,3,4 Boosters 2.3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 F.H.A. 3 CARY KRANZ A Cappella 3 Band 1 Football 1 Audio-Visual 1 Spanish 3 RONALD KRANZ A Cappella 4 Football 1 Audio-Visual 1 JOHN KUCKUCK Band 1,2,3 Ho-Hi Life 4 Football 2,3.4 H-Men 3,4 Boosters 4 Camera Club 3.4 F.T.A. 4 Chess Club 2 MARY JANE KURTH A Cappella 4 Yearbook 3,4 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Student Council 2 Boosters 3,4 FRED KYLE A Cappella 3.4 Audio-Visual 1.2.3.4 Ushers Club 2,3,4 DOUGLAS LABARR Bi-Phy-Chem 2.3.4 Yearbook 3.4 Chorus 2 Glee Club 2 Honor Society 4 Latin Club 3 SYLVIA LARSON A Cappella 3.4 Girls’ Quartet 4 Yearbook 3,4 F. T.A. 3 G. A.A. 2,3,4 Spanish Club 2 Boosters 2,3,4 Michigan City 1 WAYNE LEA Art Club 4 Ho-Hi Life 4 ART LEACH FRED LIBKIE Band 1,2,3, 4 Ensemble 1, 2,3.4 Honor Society 4 Drum Major 4 Spanish Club 4 DALE LINDEAU A Cappella 3 Latin Club 2,3 BOB LOWE A Cappella 3,4 Glee Club 2 Yearbook 3,4 Football 3 Track 3.4 Audio-Visual 2,3.4 Boosters 1 JUNE MANNING Ho-Hi-Life 4 Boosters 3 F.H.A. 3 Sunshine Club 3 East Gary Edison 3 BOB MARTIN Football 1,2,3 Chorus 3 BARBARA McLAIN A Cappella 4 Chorus 3 BEVERLY MEHALIC Yearbook 3,4 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Bi-Phy-Chem 4 MARY ANN MIKOL Boosters 1,2,3 Debuteens 3 F.B.L.A. 4 Chorus 2 BARBARA MIJDAK Debuteens 2,3,4 F. B.L.A. 4 Latin Club 1,2 G. A.A. 1 DONNA MOEHL Chorus 1 DENNIS MOREDICH Chorus 3 ESTHER MORTON Debuteens 1,2,3 Chorus 3 ARLENE MUELLER Band 1.2.3 Debuteens 4 F.B.L.A. 4 MARLENE MULCAHEY Debuteens 3 JUNE NAGEL G.A.A. 2,3.4 Student Council 4 Treasurer 1 Boosters 1,2, 3,4 BOB NARISS Basketball 2 DICK NETZHAMMER Chorus 3 Yearbook 3,4 Football 1 .2,3.4 Basketball 1 Track 1. 2.3.4 Student Council 2.3,4 NANCY NORTHEY Debuteens 1,2, 3.4 Band 1 College Day in Crown Point saw this group of smiling hopefuls from Hobart in attendance. There were over 350 students from eight high schools attending the program. RUDY OLSON X ' Country 2 PAULA PARDUS Band 1.2.3 Ensemble 1 Boosters 1 Debuteens 1 Graduated January 1955 ELEANOR OVERDECK A Cappella 4 Chorus 2.3.4 Boosters 2.3.4 Speech Club 4 Debuteens 1,2,3 F.B.L.A. 4 F.T.A. 4 TOM PARTIN Chorus 4 Hi-Y 1 Middlesboro H.S. Kentucky A JS . A A I � -J fir r JIM PAVY A Cappella 2 Glee Club 2 LITA PHILPOTT Band 1.2,3 Ensemble 1,2 PAT PORT Chorus 3 Debuteens 3 JIM PORTER Chorus 2 Basketball 1,2 NANCY PRICE G.A.A. 3.4 Boosters 1,4 Debuteens 1,2 F.B.L.A. 4 DONNA PROSSER Band 1.2.3 Student Council 1 F.B.L.A. 4 KATINA RAISIS Chorus 3 Debuteens 4 PAT RAY A Cappella 3.4 G.A.A. 4 Debuteens 2.3 DON REMLEY Bi-Phy-Chem 4 ELAINE RICHESON MELVIN RIGGENS JOHN RITENOUR G.A.A. ALICE ROBERTS EDWARD ROEHM TONY ROQUE FRANK ROSS MARGARET DOLORES SANAK Yearbook 3,4 G.A.A. 2,3 Honor Society 4 Boosters 2,3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 Art Club 4 Chorus 3 Track 1,2 Basketball Mgr. 1,2 Ho-Hi Life 3,4 Football 2.3.4 Track 1, 2.3.4 H-Men 1.2.3.4 Student Council 4 SAMPLES Band 1.2 F.B.L.A. 4 Band 1.2, 3.4 Ensemble 1.2, 3,4 Student Council 3 Honor Society 4 Boosters 4; G.A.A. 3.4 Camera 4; Thespians 2 Debuteens 2 Bi-Phy-Chem 3 Spanish Club 4 GERTRUDE SANDBERG Chorus 3 DONNA SCHAVEY Chorus 4 KATHLEEN SCHMIDT Band 1.2,3 Debuteens 1,2 Librarians 3.4 RITA SCHULTZ Debuteens 3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 Latin Club 3 Librarians 3.4 CHARLES SCOTT JIM SEBRING Yearbook 3,4 Ho-Hi Life 2.3.4 Honor Society 4 Latin Club 3 Quill Scroll 4 ANDY SEPKE A Cappella 2,3 Glee Club 3 Football 1 X-Country 2,3 Basketball 1 Track 2.3 Boosters 1,2 Camera 4 Bi-Phy-Chem 2 BOB SHONE Yearbook 3,4 Ho-Hi Life 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Honor Society 4 Speech Club 4 Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4 Spanish Club 3 Stamp Club 3 Quill Scroll 4 Asst. Band Mgr. 3 JANET SEVERANCE A Cappella 4 Yearbook 3.4 C.A.A. 4 Honor Society 4 Debuteens 1,2.3 Librarians 3,4 Spanish Club 2 DONNA SKEES ' Debuteens 1,2, 3, 4 Latin Club 1,2 Librarians 3,4 PAT SHAFFER Debuteens 2,3 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 3,4 CAROL SKUDLARK Yearbook 3 Cheerleader 4 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Boosters 1,2, 3,4 Debuteens 1.2 F.B.L.A. 4 SUSAN SHINABARGER Band 1,2.3 Ensemble 1,2 Boosters 1 Debuteens 3 DON SHINNEMAN A Cappella 1,2 Football 1 ,2,3.4 Track 1,2,3 Basketball Mgr. 1 H-Men 3,4 Student Council 2,3,4 Class President 1 STEVE SHIYAN Basketball 1,2,3 Student Council 1 LOIS SMITH G.A.A. 2 Hi-Tri 1.2 Christopher H.S. 1 Christopher. III. Clayton H.S. 2 St. Louis, Mo. BEVERLY SNYDER Chorus 1,4 Band 1 Debuteens 1,4 F.B.L.A. 4 F.H.A. 1 BILL SOHN Band 1,2,3 Ensemble 1,2,3 Thespians 2 KATHY STILLWELL Chorus 3 C.A.A. 3.4 Hamond High 1 Lew Wallace 2 PAUL STEWART VERA LEE STEWART Band 1,2. 3, 4 Ensemble 1.2.3. 4 Spanish Club 2.3.4 JANETTE STOREY C.A.A. 2.3.4 Boosters 4 Debuteens 1.2. 3.4 WENDELL SULLIVAN Chorus 4 JAMES SWARTZELL A Cappella Choir 4 Chorus 2.3 Clee Club 2 Track 1.2.4 Basketball Mgr. 1.2.3 H-Men 2.3 Audio-Visual 3.4 Stamp Club 3 ARLENE TARCHALA Chorus 3 Bantl 1 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 1.2.3. 4 JANICE TAYLOR Ban.) 1. 2.3.4 JANIS THOMPSON A Cappella Choir 3.4 Yearbook 3.4 Sub Cheerleader 4 C.A.A. 2.3.4 President 3 Honor Society 4 PAT TIFFANY Chorus 1 C.A.A. 2 F.B.L.A. 4 CHARLES TRINKLER Football 1 .2.3.4 Latin Club 3 Bi-Phy-Chem 3.4 Stamp Club 2 ROSEMARY TRUSKY Chorus 2 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 2,4 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 The chorus line of ’55 caught in a braver moment as they kicked up their skirts! This was one of the carnival acts in which the seniors displayed unlimited talent. LORIN SPANGLER LINDA SPRINGMAN Chorus 4 Boosters 1,2. 3. 4 F.B.L.A. 4 C.A.A. 2.3.4 CHRIS SPRINGMAN ROGER SPRINGMAN Cross-Country 1.2 Basketball 1.2.3 Track 1.2 LEONARD TUCKER Football 2.3 SHIRLEY UMLAUFT Chorus 3 Honor Society 4 Debuteens 3.4 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 1.2, 3,4 DON VAN VLEET A Cappella Choir 1 Cross-Country 2 Track 2 H-Men 1 Student Council 1 NORMA VAN VLEET A Cappella Choir 4 Chorus 3 C.A.A. 2.3.4 Boosters 4 F.B.L.A. 4 Latin Club 2 HELEN VIATOR Chorus 4 Debuteens 3,4 F.B.L.A. 4 Librarians 3.4 Spanish Club 2,3 JERRY VYGRALA Band 1.2.3 Ensemble 3 Audio-Visual 1.2. 3,4 Stamp Club 1.2.3 JACK WALKER A Cappella 1,2 Yearbook 3.4 Football Mgr. 2.3,4 H-Men 2.3.4 Student Council 3 Honor Society 4 Latin Club 3 Bi-Phy-Chem 2.3.4 JOHN WALTER Chorus 4 Football 2,3 DORIS WALTERS Chorus 4 RICHARD WEIGUS Stamp Club 2 Bi-Phy-Chem 4 FRANK WESTERLUND CAROL WILFONG Chorus 3 C.A.A. 2,3,4 Boosters 1 TOM WRIGHT A Cappella Choir 4 Band 1,2.3 Ensemble 1,2.3 Yearbook 3,4 Student Council 1.4 President 2 Mayor 4 Honor Society 4 JACK WULETICH A Cappella 1,2 Track 1.2.3 Football 1. 2.3.4 H-Men 1.2.3.4 Student Council 1 Vice-President 1 JOHN WILSON KEN WINEINGER A Cappella Choir 4 Chorus 3 X-Country 4 Basketball 1 .2,3.4 H-Men 3,4 Art Club 4 Hammond Tech 1 PAT WOLFE A Cappella 2,3.4 Girls ' Trio 4 C.A.A. 3.4 Librarians 1 RONALD WYLLER LINDA ZIMMERMAN A Cappella 3,4 C.A.A. 3.4 Debuteens 1.3,4 ELEANOR ZUNICH A Cappella 3,4 Yearbook 3,4 C.A.A. 2.3,4 Honor Society 4 Boosters 1,2, 3. 4 Debuteens 1,2 F.B.L.A. 4 F.T.A. 4 Not shown: Jim Florios Ted Fox Steve Janowsky Bob Luwpas James Messer John Mosley Carol Piasky Don Rowley John Schavey Ronnie Steinbrenner Wayne Stowers JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Dave Wilson, treasurer; Joyce Anderson, presi- dent; Jon Ewigleben, vice-president. Not shown: Ruth Pinkerton, secretary. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS — Dawn Landes, secretary; John Overdeck, treasurer; Jack Jackson, vice-president; Bob Houston, president. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS — Betty Edgington, vice-president. Not shown: Dean Eickstead, president; Jo Ann Clemens, secretary-treasurer. JUNIORS — METHODIST ANNEX First Row: Diane Carr, Betty Chapman, Jean- nine Brown, Joyce Anderson, Judy Baillargeon, Lindel Bjerkness, Bonnie Adams, Dorythe Blaney. Second Row: Margie Blanchard, Gloria Bowman, Anna Andrews, Beverly Bulza, Barbara Chirila, Joann Cicillian, Rosalind Boughamer, Arden Lee Campbell. Third Row : Mr. Stewart, Irene Alexander, Sally Chaney, Jim Byrd, Jeri Beach, Ronald Ahrens, Charles Broda. Fourth Row: Jim Beech, Mike Brown, Barney Barncord, Gerald Binkley, Richard Berg, Terry Bogan, Mr. Miller. Fifth Row: J. L. Bizzle, Wayne Cardwell, Bill Aitken, Danny Beres, Bob Behrends, Richard Altenhof, Dewey Bland. JUNIORS — ROOM 110 First Row: Rene Distell, Mary Czilli, Betty Davis, Mary Cortese. Second Row: Dennis Comer, JoAnn Crocker, Connie Clingan, Pat Crew, Bar- bara Cisman, Bob Davis. Third Row: Walter Cooley, Coy Dillon, John Denton, Gordon Dick- son, Raymond Daves, Miss Hopp. JUNIORS — ROOM 302 First Row: Lois Erwin, Janet Erwin, Patsy Farrell, Regina Evans. Second Row: Jim Franko, Joann Evanoff, Sharon Downey, Donna Fetterer, Tom Dooling. Third Row: Don Erbe, Jon Ewigle- ben, Wayne Flick, Jackie Douthitt, Miss Hin- shaw. Fourth Row: Martin Dujmovich, Emmett Dorsey, Jack Fields, Jim Fleming, Jerry Dravet. JUNIORS — ROOM 211 First Row: Jane Hawke, Sharon Hanson, Har riet Gilarski, Carole Gilliam, Cathy Hanna, Sally Herrick, Nancy Halsted, Virginia Groover. Sec- ond Row: Patsy George, Pat Hagle, Diane Gym- rek, Linda Gilbert, Phyllis Gibson, Barbara Gres- ser, Shirley Heavilin, Laura Graves. Third Row: Rae Gabrielli, John Harrahill, Jim Henry, Bill Haas, Bil Heuring, Gene Frazier, Jerry Hahney. Fourth Row: Mr. Parry, Wayne Greene, Larry Kimmel, James Henson, Jack Greene, Richard Gurband, Mr. Packham. Fifth Row: Lewis Hill, Russell Garriott, Carl Froman, Jim Helm, Eugene Haller. JUNIORS — ROOM 102 First Row: Gail Jolliff, Dorothy Hudak, Karen Kienly, Pat Malmquist, Ruth Malek. Judy Krause, Shirlee Kittredge, Leona Jedynak. Second Row: Carol LaBaw, Marcia Leonard, Betty Kaiser, David Leonard, Mary Jo Hopkins, Delores John- son, Ray Marconi. Third Row: Eugene Hopkins, David Johnson, Charles Hyde, Thelma Hubble, Jack Jablonski, Evan Kisela, Leslie Krause, Stephen Hovanec. Fourth Row: Mr. Farlow, War- ren Johnson, Wayne Hughes, Jerry Kemp, Court- land Kramer, John Horn, Mr. Nixon. Fifth Row: Dan Kolczak, Tom Hopkins, Dan Kovel, John Malmquist, Stewart Kraft, Leon Klausen. JUNIORS — ROOM 208 First Row: Ralph Messina, Tom Mole, Donna McIntyre, Nancy Midkiff, Arlene Moredich, Leona Muir, Linda Mason. Second Row: Tom McDon- ald, Douglas Maurer, Jim Moody, Delores Mc- Larin, Pat Morehouse, Ann McCasland, Pat Mulcahey. Third Row : Mary Murray, Florence Miller, Mr. Hamman. Fourth Row: Bob Meisel- har, Jon Melat, Mick Mohler, Frank Mitchell, Lathan Mills, Jim Murray. Not Shown: Jackie Moon, Judy Murphy. JUNIORS — ROOM 109 First Row: Louis Rodriquez, Don Pavy, Mar- jorie Neill, Mona Gayle Rose, Rosalie Roach, Freda Riddle, Ruth Pinkerton, Richardine Reyes. Second Row: Gracie Partin, Charlene O’Connor, Angeline Rocoff, Sandra Potts, Jean Norman, Marian Prihoda, Wanda Owens. Third Row: Richard Rockstraw, Donna O’Brien, Bettye Prince, Jackie Peterson, Nora Packham, Mary Lee Phil- lips, Virginia Nichols. Fourth Row: Cecil Ney- hart, Kenneth Neyhart, Bill Mynatt, Wayne Pavel, Gene Reisinger, Waldo Popenhagen. Fifth Row: Jan Newman, Michael Osiel, Mr. Reed, Mr. Col- lins, Bill Remus. Not Shown: Joan Nemtuda. JUNIORS — ROOM 111 First Row: Betty Spakowski, Mary Snyder, Delores Spiller, Betty Stephens, Bonnie Schar- bach, Myrna Smith. Second Row: Anna Mae Tackett, Lynn Strom, Doris Snyder, Janet Schavey, Jean Schoppa, Janet Sonntag, Mr. Smet- zer. Third Row: Marian Smith, Alice Stewart, Elsie Shipley, Janet Schmelter, Carol Spain, Carol Shannon, Miss Vorpahl. Fourth Row: Anthony Sandilla, Tom Spears, Ted Talian, Jerry Smith, Walter Sulak, Edwin Stumke. Fifth Row: Wes- ley Shuttleworth, Bob Shepard, Larry Springman, Roy Stinson, Fritz Ruchti, Terry Shaw, Bob Shearer. JUNIORS — ROOM 301 First Row: Dolores Vargas, Nancy Zakzewski, Mary Tuzinski, Marlene Van Meter, Flora Trail, Alberta Varga, Pat Toering. Second Row: Zeta Wittman, JoAnn Wielogorski, Judy Wesley, Elea- nor Wilson, Pauline Thompson, Joyce Wroblew- ski, Mrs. Demmon. Third Row: Robert Trail, Harry Todd, Larry Van Loon, Fred Voltatorni, Larry Young, Ronald Wignall. Fourth Row: Mr. Biller, Phil Whittaker, Jerry Trezak, Tim Wood, Tom Weakland, Franklin Thomas, Brenton Wolfe. Fifth Row: Wayne Wilson, Dick Wardell, Jack Tapper, Dave Wilson, Jim Vanderplough, Eugene Zromkoski. Not Ssohwn: Elaine Thyen, Ronald Walter, Monfred Osterode. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 103 First Row: Victor Arocho, Marcia Addison, Mary Alexander, LaVerne Banks, Carol Arnold, Karen Anderson. Second Row: Mrs. Reed, Sonny Andrews, Jane Beatty, Evelyn Ahlgrim, Judith Anderson, Marie Acker. Third Row: Magnus Ankarlo, Leon Amar, Tom Baxter, Hollis Back, Charles Bellinger, Tom Beech. Fourth Row: Jay Baron, Alan Addison, Dick Anderson, Don Ba- sista, Jerry Ashmore, John Adams. Not Shown: Charles Bednash. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 201 First Row: Joine Czilli, Martha Bone, Roberta Bond, Carol Charnetzky, Mary Bobrick, Connie Bemis, Maryann Brush. Second Row: Joy Casey, Thelma Brown, Doreen Carpenter, Pat Bielewicz, Pat Carr, Barbara Bergeson, Mrs. Deavel. Third Row: Cleo Cope, Wayne Cole, Richard Bullock, Jacquie Bixler, Judy Brown, Robin Bell. Fourth Row: Cary Branson, Tom Burke, Howard Black, Ronald Budzielek, Bill Chenoweth, Jack Dacey, Jack Caldwell. Fifth Row: Jerome Cissell, Charles Briggs, Ted Bugay, John Blair, Robert Brown. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 202 First Row : Larry Eleff, Sue Epperson, Myrna Eikenbary, Rayola Dees, Betty Edwards, Russell Elisha, Harley DeLeurere. Second Row r : Mike Drazich, Wanda Dooley, Donna Davids, Pat Doo- ling, Sharon Dignin, Barbara Flatt, Jerry Dooling. Third Row: John Deppe, Darlene Fiorantin, Mar- jorie Flanigan, Marilyn Eason, Kathy Everett, Karen Downey, Betty Fowler. Fourth Row: Ray Eck, John Easterlin, Dave Frame, Don Dotson, Jim Ehrhardt. Miss Anderson. Fifth Row: Porter Douglas, Raleigh Enslen, Everett Fisher, Bob Dangremond, Gene Davis, John Dziubla, Finley Duffee. Not Shown: Rosalie Davich, Ronald Day, Fritz Ewigleben. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 204 First Row: Sharon Glynn, Carolyn Groomer, Geraldine Gymrek, Beverly Granzow, Pat Jablon- ski, Lillian Gonzalez, Pat Gerlach. Second Row: Jean Heavilin, Jan Greene, Pat Hancock, Bill Hanna, Jack Jackson, Dick Gross. Third Row: Carolyn Hartman, Carole Johansen, Marjorie Gunderson, Olga Hodko, Bill Handley, John Gavelek, William Hanna, David Howell. Fourth Row; James Hajtovik, Char les Hartman, Louis Houston, Charles Hallas, Dick Haynes, Ronald Jelinek, Dave Greenberg. Fifth Row: Bruce Hun- sicker. Bob Houston, Jim Hood, Gale Gunderson, Jim Howard, James Hopkins, Mr. Johnson. Not Shown: Mike Hrehovcsik, Joan Hickman. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 305 First Row: Larry Pardus, Judy Mohrs, Caro- lyn Preston, Carmen Montes, Donald Potrebic, Mrs. Bailey. Second Row: Jim Morris, Nancy Osborn, Rosemarie Morgenelli, Carl Neyhart, Helen Phillips, Bonnie Northey, Delmer Paige. Third Row: Jim O’Keefe, Janis Palmer, Janet Neitzel, Kathleen Olsen, Barbara Pawlicki, Helen Predmore, William Noble. Fourth Row: Sanford Pangburn, Andy Mula, Kenneth Palmer, John Overdeck, Gene Polak, Paul Peksenak. Fifth Row: Elmer Paige, Roger Penny, Alton Powell, Frank Port, Robert Peterson, Glen Mulholland. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 205 First Row: Diane Klein, Pat Leonard, Bess Larson, Sandra Jones, Verna Kenniger, David Kincaid, Jack LeFevre. Second Row: Violet Kolc- zak, Dawn Landes, Sally Kuckuck, Dorothy La- Barr, Alice Johnston, Nancy Kozyra, Carol Kramer, Sandra King. Third Row: Ronald Kel- ley, Pat Kerr, Gene Jones, Karen Killens, Noreen Koselke, Sally LePell, Bob Kaiser. Fourth Row: Joe Lach, Kenny Keilman, Richard Loomis, Don Koons, Bob Jones, Jim Kerr. Fifth Row: Tom Kerr, Tim Kopacsy, Henry Kuhrash, Bill Led- yard, Richard Kosiba, Mr. Fackler. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 206 First Row: Bob Marszalek, Sue Miller, Louella McGraw, Dave McAfee, Carolyn Martin, Pat Mills, Dave Mergl. Second Row: Bill Matan, Dale Meyers, Judy McAdams, Francis Mazepa, Tom Mills, Jim Malmquist. Third Row: George Miller, Ronald Miles, Errol Mackey, Ronald Mish- ek. Bill Loving, Jerry Miller. Fourth Row: Ed- win Madajczyk, Ronald Meade, Bob Millus, Tim Mitchell, Fred Mioduski, Mitchell Lovadinovich, Mr. Senderak. Not Shown: Carolyn Lovall, Wal- ter Majka, Bob Mallott, Kathleen May. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 306 First Row: June Sears, Artha Seberger, San- dra Rusnak, Barbara Prusinski, Norma Quigg, John Sepke. Second Row: Susan Quinlan, Pat Rearick, Sue Sempf, Janet Scott, Beverly Robb, Judy Rowland, Richard Rodriquez. Third Row: Linda Rice, Nancy Schoonover, Nada Rapo, Viv- ian Sears, Ted Schroeder, Carol Pugh, Clyde Rig- gens. Fourth Row: Gene Sheffer, Jim Schmidt, Jon Shinabarger, Pete Scofield, Gerald Reese, Dennis Rice, Mr. Hunt. Fifth Row: Dennis Rob- inson, Pete Rodriquez, Harry Rosene, Joel Rem- aley, Ronnie Ritter, Norman Reese. SOPHOMORES — ROOM 307 First Row: Eleanor Stewart, Judy Sotak, Glenda Swanson, Jean Sutton, Janan Simpson, Betty Turek, Karen Skudlark, Janean Taylor. Second Row: Sandy Taylor, Shirley Trial, Linda Skees, Helen Thven, Mickey Thomasino, Kenneth Tomak, Bonnie Thomas. Third Row: Shirley Sullivan, Ruth Smith, Anna Simpson, Bob Ten- orio. Bob Trezak, Bob Sosa, Mr. Simons. Fourth Row: Halina Subartowicz, Charles Unland, Jim Toscani, Bill Sommers, Jack Teer, Paul Stropky. Fifth Row: Danny Swynenberg, George Swetkey, Ronald Smith, Larry Smith, L. A. Smith. Not ' Shown: Mary Stonebraker, Bob Stumpke, Sandy U pthegrove. SOPHOMORES — DRAFTING ROOM First Row: Evan Young, Larry Whittaker, Irene Vasil, Janet Williamson, Rose Marie Valo- vich, William Vaughn, Aaron Westmoreland. Sec- ond Row: Dennis Williams, Twyla Van Fleet, Phyllis Wood, Curtis Wilson, Mary Yocum, De- lores Wojnaroski, Jim Wilson. Third Row: Eddie Williams, Tom Vargas, Pat Wieczorek, Jean Westerlund, Margaret Young, Hilary Witt, Ed- ward Wengel. Fourth Row: Mr. Davis, Russell Walk, Dennis White, Floyd Vail, Harold Vana- man, John Worthington. FRESHMEN — ROOM 101 First Row: Frances Banaski, Barbara Baron, Loretta Bellinger. Second Row: Dorothy Ahlgrim, John Andreis, Frank Bailey, Jim Banks, Margaret Aitken. Third Row: Carolyn Ball, Paul Aleman, Walter Alexander, Gordon Anderson, Brian At- rosh. Dee Ballantyne. Fourth Row: John Batzel, Paul Bartz, Donald Ahrens, Victor Boughamer, Chuck Aspegren, Mr. Kurth. Not Shown: Anna Bowden. FRESHMEN — ROOM 104 First Row : Phyllis Carroll, Sandra Dees, Karen Cooper, Paula Brasser, Kay Burke, Dale Dallas, Mike Czekaj. Second Row: Beverly Carlock, Elaine Bielewicz, Jeannie Chandler, Jo Ann Conry, Shirley Choisser, Jack Cushing, Bob Daily. Third Row: Pat Chirila, Jean Darling, Irene Broda, Joyce Burke, Barbara Cole, Nancy Bryan, JoAnn Clemens. Fourth Row: Miss Peterson, Nancy Cochran, June Boswell, Lyle Davis, John Blanch- ard, Ronnie Crawley, Judy Brishky. Fifth Row: Glenn Cogley, Joe Bradford, Bill Davis, Ron Clark, Minnie Davis, Bob Bessigano. Not Shown : Dorothy Deere. 4.n FRESHMEN — ROOM 105 First Row : Kenneth Erwin, Betty Edgington, Carol Emory, Sharon Dwight, John Eck, Bob Etter, Bill Fennessy. Second Row: Sharon Doo- lin, Patty Evans, Louise Dittmer, Alice Fehren- backer, Barbara Dixon, Reba Dugger, David Dick- son. Third Row: Leon Edwards, JoAnne Dillard, Carol Downey, Judy Ferkinhoff, Carol Diener, Marjorie Fasel, Miss Neff. Fourth Row: George Ewing, Dave Dinsmore, Dean Eickstead, Jim Fahey, Jim Fish, Bill Ellis. FRESHMEN — ROOM 203 First Row: Myrtle Garner, Don Gilliam, Ed- ward Goff, Dale Fisher, Bill Gentz, Dick Hanson, Bill Fowble. Second Row: Elizabeth Furnish, Nina Griffiths, Sally Good, Barbara Gilbert, Vio- let Guess, Steve Furnish, Mrs. Price. Third Row: Helga Guenther, Martha Fetterer, Joe Goulden, Leatrice Hagan, Marion Fraseck, Etta Griffith, Larry Hagle. Fourth Row: Carol Hammond, Barbara Fritz, Joyce Griesel, Jocelyn Hahn, Judy Granzow, Anna Groves, David Flinn. Fifth Row: Larry Goodrich, Donald Hancock, Charles Good- win, Milton Hamann, Bob Gravel, Richard Ger- lich, Larry Gresser. FRESHMEN — ROOM 210 First Row: Lillian Hudak, Carole Hughes, Jeanne Janott, Sharon Henry, Donna Huston, Car- olyn Johnson. Second Row: Joanna Hugueley, Dona Jenson, Larry Jolliff, Curtis Jackson, Turie Harms, Norman Hill. Third Row: Mary Heims, Eugenia Jendrzejewski, Paul James, Shirley Hill, Grant Holder, Mrs. Klingberg. Fourth Row: Den- nis Johnson, Joseph Jedynak, Elizabeth Kaplon, Carol Kane, Joel Helding, Randall Hinkle, Wil- bur Hoover. Fifth Row: David Haynes, Ronald Johnson, Eddie Hughes, Lyle Hatten, Joe Henley, Bill Hedger. Not Shown: Jean Hutman. FRESHMEN — ROOM 212 First Row: Tony Malmquist, Gary Krischano, Margaret Mackenzie, Dorinne Klawitter, Geral- dine Kopko, Barbara Layhew, Linda Marvin. Second Row f : Gene Kovel, John Lawson, Mary Kitterman, Linda Kubiak, Doris Kenniger, Delores Kramer, Veronica Matan, Mary Martin. Third Row: Jimmy Looney, Vidal Lopez, James Kyle, Mary Kuckuck, Nita May Rose, James Mason, Joseph Kolczak. Fourth Row: Larry Kajol, Max Kozyra, Charles Libkie, Bruce Lambert, Bill Klindt, Maria Kueko, Judy Lee, Mr. Trammel. Fifth Row: Jack Karas, Don Lowe, Tony Kirk- patrick, Ronald Kasch, John Link. Ronald Lovett. FRESHMEN — ROOM 213 First Row: Paul Murray, Dick Morehouse, Jerry Needham, Carol Melnyk, Mary Miscko, Margaret Neill, Betty Moss. Second Row: Janice Millus, Ella Northey, Judith McLain, Doris Nov- otny, Valeria Mayes, Virginia Mayes, Frances Morris, Bonnie Mills. Third Row: Susan Mc- Laughlin, Karen Mitchell, Sandra Mills, Carolyn McClain, Kathleen Offineer, David Pangburn, Ronnie Morris, Loren Nibbe. Fourth Row: An- thony Navarro, Paul Meeks, Ray Nemtuda, Le- land Merry, Jim Moore, Cylde Metz, Walter Osiel, Mr. Meier. FRESHMEN — ROOM 303 First Row: Betty Rearick, Joyce Pavey, Pat Saynak, Herb Peterson, Rosemary Reinerth, Jim Russell, Eddie Sadelack. Second Row: Dot Say- nak, Sandra Ramsey, Rita Riveria, Carmen Rod- riguez, Judy Sanow, Bruce Phillips, Joel Ruka- vina, Richard Schmaltz. Third Row: Darlene Paul, Peggy Rosenbaum, Richard Schavey, Ber- tha Powell, Sue Remus, Carol Schmelter, Charles Peksenak, Douglas Robinson. Fourth Row: Mr. Neff, Bob Rans, Barbara Runyan, Roland Rig- gers, Steve Rice, Rale Richardson, John Ruka- vina. Fifth Row: Kenny Roberts, Richard Pri- hoda, Howard Schavey, Gary Schasberger, Bob Pisarski. Not Shown: Lillian Reder, Bob Rambo. FRESHMEN — ROOM 304 First Row: Dorothy Seberger, Barbara Thom- as, Clara Skomp, Barbara Sovich, Donna Shan- non, Juanita Tenorio, Glen Smith, Kenneth Schroeder. Second Row: Norma Shearer, Flor- ence Taboada, Judy Sheffer, Cynthia Sims, Bev- erly Smith, Susan Shone, Rosemary Skees. Third Row: Vera Storey, David Schumacher, Bobby Strawn, James Stropky, Donald Teller, Jennie Speer, Vivian Selby. Fourth Row: Tom Taylor, Richard Spears, Bill Stoltz, James Topping, Jack Traeger, Gilbert Tarbutton, Mr. Black. Fifth Row: Gary Towner, Richard Stanzione, Harry Thompson, Bruce Sheffer, Douglas Spangler. Not Shown: Lydia Strouse, Anna Sulie, Mike Stratton. FRESHMEN — ROOM 308 First Row: Allen Wielogorski, Sharon Wo- jahn, Joe Wible, Judy Zimmerman, Patricia Yur- chak. Second Row: Patricia Wood, Lenny Yarsh, John Wolfe, Joe Tuzinski, Rita Wingard, Virginia Vargas. Third Row: Virgil Winston, Lorena Wil- liams, Judy Wilson, Junior Tully, Peggy Wilson. Fourth Row: Antoinette Zrabkowski, Kenneth Westmoreland, William White, Bob Yocum, Tom Welch, Bob Wronko. Fifth Row: Scotty Wilson, Frank Trusky, Kenneth Wilson, Harold Windsor, Ronald Zromkoski, Mr. Throne. Not Shown: Kenneth Wayte, Karen Ward. Hobart Mr. Arlie Kerr, new superintendent of Hobart city schools, graduated from Wal- nut Grove High School in Hamilton County, Indiana. After receiving his bach- elor of science degree in Education at Ball State Teachers College in 1926, he went on to receive his master’s degree at Indiana University in 1932. Since that time he has taken additional graduate work at Purdue University. This year Mr. Kerr has attempted to work out, with the administration and other officials, an administrative hand- book governing the policies of the Board of Trustees of the Hobart schools. Also, he has written up the results of a survey taken last year of the school system. Mr. Kerr hopes to see, within the next few years, all the students adequately housed in modern classrooms and at the same time to keep and further improve the high standards of work and instruction. BOARD OF EDUCATION — Joyce Muir, secretary to superintendent; Donald Sporre, secretary of board; William Rippe, treasurer of board; John Treanor, president of board; Walter Heidenreich, member of board; Alice Ham- ilton, member of board; Arley G. Kerr, superintendent. City Schools With the great increase of enrollment in recent school years, many problems have had to be faced by the administration. The attendance at the convocations, the crowded classrooms, and the small gymnasium all show the need of a new high school build- ing. After much discussion the proposed date was set for 1958. With these main problems, smaller ones developed. Mr. Moody states that the worst of these is the disrupting of classes, and he adds that “with- out the patience and cooperation of the teachers, the work of administration here would be almost too difficult for anyone.” Eugene Wise Director of Attendance and Child fCelfare Administrative Office — Joyce Muir, secretary to superintendent: Marie Western bookkeeper; Mildred Lenburg, financial secretary. Hobart High School “I enjoy my profession because the public school is free. Its doors are open to all the people, regardless of wealth, birth, or social background. The public school is the uni- fying force in America. It makes our people one. No other institution touches the life of every citizen. “In 20 years I have found young boys and girls becoming more intelligent, better educated, and in general, better citizens. “My deep regret is that the public is sometimes slow in appreciating its schools and what they COULD do for youth. Amer- ica is and will continue to be only as strong as its school systems — or as weak” Harold Moody, principal Senior High School PRINCIPAL ' S OFFICE — Shirley Rampke, financial sec-retary; Mary Broda, assistant bookkeeper; Marian Wesley, secretary-registrar. DOROTHY THOMPSON VICE PRINCIPAL The Hobart High School Guidance Department includes all the Hobart High School administrative offices and all the Hobart High School teachers. They are concerned with each pupil and all of his or her problems: (a) orientation and school adjustment, (b) discipline, and attendance, (c) choosing, locating, and qualifying for a vocation, (d) selecting a college, scholarships, financial aid, etc., (e) right thinking on personal problems. MARION BAILEY GUIDANCE DIRECTOR The most serious problem is not enough counselors and space for them to work. We should have a mini- mum of one full time counselor for each 200 pupils. We have the equivalent of two counselors for 1,075 pupils. In a building, which was built for about 500 students, this condition puts an added burden on the student body as well as the administration offices. RUSSELL DEAL DEAN OF BOYS ANNABELLE SHONE DEAN OF GIRLS GLADYS ANDERSON English A.B. Valparaiso Favorite food — Fried Chicken WARREN BILLER Printing B.S. Indiana State Steak FLOYD DAVIS Social Studies Dr. Training B.S. Ball State Basketball r r‘ “am SSXW m p,; W S v MARY BAILEY Librarian A.B. Ball State M.S. Purdue Ham, beans, cornbread MARION BAILEY Guidance Government B.S. Ball State Sea Food PATRICIA BEASEY Home Economics B.S. Indiana University Steaks WILLIAM BLACK Latin A.B. DePauw U. Pelao RUSSELL DEAL Dr. Training B.S. Indiana U. Steak CHARLES CARLOCK Building Trades B.Ed E. Illinois State M.S. Purdue Ohio State Steak CHARLOTTE DEAVEL English B.A. Manchester Steak WAYNE COLLINS Machine Shop A.B. Indiana State Ham and eggs DOTTIE DEMMON English B.S. Indiana U. French-fried scallops CLIFFORD FACKLER Mathematics B.S. Indiana U. Steak HELEN HINSHAW Journalism English B.S., M.A. Ball State Fried clams and cocoanut ice cream LAVERNE JOHNSON Biology A.B. Augustana Steak and chocolate cake THOMAS FARLOW Shop B.S. Indiana State Southern fried chicken RICHARD HAMMAN Science Photography B.S. Indiana U. Pizza pie ROSEMARY HAYS Speech Hearing B.S. Manchester M.A. Denver U. Fried chicken HELEN HOPP Business B.S. Canterbury Chinese and Italian foods VIRGINIA KLINGBERG Phys. Ed. B.S. Hanover M.S. Indiana U. Steak SHIRLEY HOUSTON Mathematics Business B.S. Ball State Roast chicken and dressing FRANK KURTH Health and Safety Phy. Ed. Athletic Director B.S. Wittenberg Purdue Froglegs ROBERT HUNT English B.S., M.S. Indiana U. Chocolate cake ALBERT LEACH Band B.S. U. of Illinois M.M. U. of Wisconsin Angel food cake HENRY MEIER Health and Safety History B.S. Valparaiso U. Roast beef ROBERT NEFF Spanish Business English A.B. Manchester T-bone steak ANN PETERSON Art English B.F.A. Drake U. Steak HOLLIS MILLER Building Trades A.B. Ball State M.S. Indiana U. Anything except parsnips HAROLD MOODY Principal B.S. Murray M.A. U. of Illinois Chocolate pie PEGGY NEFF Home Ec. B.S. Ball State Italian spaghetti TREVOR NIXON Mathematics Drivers Training A.B. Oakland Moose steak RICHARD PACKHAM General Shop B.S. Indiana State Steak (tender) JACK PARRY Social Studies B.S. Indiana M.A. UCLA Shrimp and French fries DEMA PRICE English A.B. Valparaiso U. M.S. Indiana U. Purdue Fried chicken — Hoosier style BRYAN REED Mathematics B.S. Oakland M.S. Indiana U. Broiled beef steak DOROTHY REED Home Ec. B.S. Oakland M.S. Indiana U. Fried chicken STANLEY SENDERAK Mathematics Physics B.S. Purdue Barbecued spare ribs EDGAR STEWART Government and Ec. B.S. Wittenberg Steak REBECCA TODD Business Education A.B. Bethany Northwestern M.S. Indiana U. Fried chicken, and the more the better ANNABELLE SHONE Algebra A.B. Indiana U. M.S. Indiana U. Steak EUGENE SIMONS Vocal Music B.M. Murray M.M. U. of Michigan Chinese egg roll LOLA STEWART Science B.S., M.S. Indiana U. Purdue Fried chicken DOROTHY THOMPSON Vice Principal Mathematics A.B. Indiana U. M.S. Wisconsin U. Swedish meatball soup FAYE TRAMMEL Social Studies B.S. Butler U. Steak RUTH VORPAHL Commerce B.A. Augustana Steak BERNIE SMETZER Mech. Drawing Shop Math B.S. Indiana State W ' ayne, Purdue Pumpkin pie PAUL THRONE Health and Safety Phy. Ed. Drivers Training B.S. Manchester Filet mignon ROBERT WEBB Assistant Band Director B.S. U. of Illinois French fried shrimp Senior Portraits Vincent Studios Gary, Indiana Football Action Shots Gary Post-Tribune Gary, Indiana Debuteens Style Show Science Action Shots Faculty on Senior Day R. D. Squires Hobart, Ind. All Other Pictures Hobart High School Photography Class Shelby Craftco Yearbook Covers Chicago, Illinois Delaware Engraving Company Muncie, Indiana