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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

1 955-’56 MEMORIES presents The Students of Hobart High HOBART HIGH SCHOOL HOBART, INDIANA Sally Herrick, Editor-in-Chief Joyce Anderson, Business Manager It’s The Students That Count At Hobart High Hobart High School might be called a chef’s masterpiece. For the main ingredients our chef used loyalty, school spirit, and teamwork. But the extra flavorings that he added to the batter are what gives this cake distinction. His recipe calls for an ounce of ambition, a dash of humor, a sprinkling of sparkling personalities, some scatterings of individual ideas, a big cupful of everybody’s coopera- tion, and a level tablespoon of manners, standards, and morals all sifted together. He quickly mixed everything in a big bowl, then popped it into the oven. When it came out the cake was high and light. The frosting may have been a little skimpy and the plate he served it on was old and cracked, but it was his masterpiece. It was the cake inside that counted and, by the very same token, “It’s the kids that count at Hobart High.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 1 People Page 20 Activities Page 54 Page 82 Sports Jim Ehrhardt, Sue Sempf, Rene Distell, and Sue Epperson look on as Ronnie Ritter, lab assistant, explains the process used in determining the atomic weight of copper. We Learn by A class in dramatics was one of the additions to the curriculum this year and it proved quite popular. Here Jim Moody, Sue Miller, Sharon Glynn, and Leon Klausen go over the script of a play which is being considered for production. Mr. Cliff Fackler, using this giant slide rule, shows the correct way of computing certain figures while Ronnie Smith, Russell Elisha, and Jocelyn Hahn look on. A Cappella choir members, filled with memories of successful perform- ances and many wonderful times, return from their annual two-day spring tour. They sang five concerts and were pleasantly entertained overnight at Delphi, Indiana. Conducting an experiment in hypno- tism was a project of this sixth hour psychology class. Here we see Jim Moody, Bob Behrends, and Wanda Owens in a complete hypnotic state, induced by Principal Harold Moody as a demonstration. Irene Ksenek, Virginia Johnson, and Carol Bemis “whip up” one of their favorite dishes in home ec class and seem to be enjoying it thoroughly. Working Together Sharing Many This is a familiar scene to many of ns as many hours are spent at the public library, working on themes, re- ports, extra credit work, and research papers. We also secure many interesting reading books here. Biology students, Karen Ward, Carol Schmelter, Kay Burke, and Charlotte Hallman use this scientific device during one of the laboratory experiments during class. The music that is heard daily during the seventh hour comes from the band portable, where Mr. Webb leads the concert band through one of their numbers. The band has given much pleasure to the student body at concerts, convos, and other activities. Distribution day of the Ho-Hi Life is one of the busiest for journalism students. The full responsibility of editing and publishing our school paper is given to these people. Here Sharon Glynn, Myrna Eikenbary, and Janet Scott count and make ready these hot off the press” editions. Responsibilities The annual banquet sponsored by the National Honor society featured Italian spaghetti, made and served by the members them- selves, for 80 honor roll students. It was held in the Blue room which is also used for study halls during the day, a cafeteria during both noon hours, and a meeting place for various organizations in the evenings. Jim Murray examines one of the tools that is used daily by the boys in the machine shop, one of the many shop courses offered. Making a reality of interesting and original ideas is an aim of all art students. Here, Jim Henry puts the finishing touches on an African mask, and Dan Swynenberg takes extra care and precision while doing a page of lettering. Sloppy jeans? Pinned-up hair? “Not for me,” says Bill Heuring, and he expresses the mutual opinion of all boys at H.H.S. Judy Mohrs, left, and Connie Bemis, right, model the correct and the incorrect types of dress at a girls’ convo, spon- sored by the Student council. finals the next day, so the students really showed their support of our cross-country team. The Brickie’s placed second in the state, Bloomington coming out ahead. We Have Varied Convos A rousing pep-session was held in Brickie bowl for the harriers. Coach Kurth and his boys were to go to the state The Deep River quartet entertained the sophomore class at a special convocation this spring. Their smooth style and keen harmony really stimulated tapping feet and left the sophs crying for “more.” Fritz Ruchti, mayor of Hobart high school, led one of the dis- cussions at the leadership conference. The group discussed the qualities of a good leader along with other topics concerning leader- ship characteristics. Here Mr. Warren Garner, general business teacher, leads a discussion in the basement of the Hobart bank for the treasurers of the clubs at Hobart high. This was one of the many activities of the leadership conference. 150 Attend The leadership conference, held in the fall of this school year, was a great help to all leaders and future leaders of the school’s or- ganizations and activities. This was the first meeting of its kind ever to be held at Hobart high, but due to its success it will probably be- come an annual event. Talks by members of some of the city civic organizations on parliamentary procedure, the importance of good grooming, and the qualities of a good leader proved to be both interesting and useful. Group dis- cussions were held twice each morning at which time many problems were solved and many new ideas uncovered. Movies per- taining to leadership were shown and reports from each of the dis- cussion groups given at the final mass meeting of the day. Special meetings for the presi- dents, secretaries, and treasurers were also conducted. This was one of the most helpful programs ever attempted since it aided many of us in helping our school to be a better one. Helpful Leadership Conference Dave Wilson, president of the class of 1956, was one of the discussion leaders at the leadership conference held for the first time at Hobart high. Senior day proved to be a day of success, shown by the admiring faces of these youngsters as they gather around Connie Clingan, one who took part in this cherished senior privilege. Ted Talian is using his good training, giving the younger boys some pointers while teaching one of the gym classes on Senior day. Seniors Become The high school administration on Senior day, composed of Joyce Anderson, vice-principal; Boh Davis, dean of boys; Fritz Rurhti, principal; Virginia Nichols, dean of girls, met with Wayne Pavel, superintendent. BS. ■ 6r H VI Looks interesting, doesn ' t it? These junior high students think so too as they watch intently while Emmett Dorsey shows them an experiment in their general science class. Teachers for a Day Look at the hands up on this one! John Malmquist, U. S. History instructor, quizzes this class on the exact location of the Spanish-American War. One of the big undertakings of the class of ’56 was its participation in Senior Day on May 1 of this year. Prior to the actual teaching day, seniors spent a full day observing and taking part in the sched- ules of the teachers for whom they would be substituting. The senior students took charge of teaching positions in the high school, jun- ior high, and elementary schools. They also took over administrative duties of principals, vice-principals, deans, super- intendent and school board members. This day is set aside for the purpose of acquainting the seniors with the teaching side of school life. It proved to be a very beneficial and interesting experience for all who took part. Bettye Prince begins the day telling these ele- mentary school children an interesting story. Many sessions like this were seen throughout the grade schools during the day. The campaign for mayor and clerk-treasurer was one of the best Hobart high has ever had. Some of the backers who helped make Jan Greene ' s and Fritz Ruchti’s publicity successful were Bill Mynatt, Bill Heuring. Jan, Fritz, Sharon Gynn, and Dick Gross. Sitting are Nancy Osborn and Wayne Pavel. “Brush up for Hopkins” was the motto used throughout the mayor and clerk-treasurer campaign for Purple party candidates Mary Ann Brush and Eugene Hopkins. Some of the many who helped were David Johnson, Janet Scott, Eugene, Dave Mergl, Mary Ann and Jim Moody. Gold Party Triumphs in Fall Election The exciting campaign parades climaxed a week of wild enthusiasm. Colorful posters could be seen all around the school and the five convertibles in this Gold party parade were a bright spectacle. The two parades were led through town and all around the school by a police escort. Students went all out for this campaign, showing that we do have school spirit at Hobart high. nun “Pert and Pretty” was the theme of the Mother and Daughter Style Show and Tea held early in the spring and sponsored by the Debuteens club. Models for the occasion were Sharon Glynn, Arden Lee Campbell, Mary Martin, Jo- anne Clemens, Karen Ward, Sue Remus, Donna Shannon, Wanda Owens, Richardine Reyes, Mary Lee Phillips, Alberta Vargas, Beth Garretty, and Elaine Toman. Talent Parades in Two Shows The variety show presented a chorus line which introduced the show to the audience. The student body supplied the talent. The show was held in the evening in the parish hall of St. Bridget’s Church and was enjoyed by the parents as well as the students. Smiles were everywhere as Danny Beres crowned Barbara Cisman 1955 Homecoming Queen. Virginia Nichols and Betty Edgington, members of the court, are shown with their escorts, Tim Wood and Ted Talian. Barbara’s escort was Stewart Kraft. Homecoming Even though rainy weather was responsible for our homecoming game being postponed for one night and also caused the dance to be held on the night before the game it didn’t dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic Brickie boosters. Plans were made to have a snake dance and a bon-fire on the Thursday night before the game. This was the first event of its kind for H.H.S. and was attended by more than two hundred students and teachers. Its effects only resulted in added excitement and anxiety to the already present Homecoming spirit. We will long remember the hard fought game which resulted in a victory for dear Hobart high, the outstanding displays, and the possibly tradi- tional snake dance and bon-fire. Our seniors, espe- cially, will look back on Homecoming ’56 as being “the best of any.” QUEEN BARBARA w f Yes, we wanted the Brickies to bowl over the Bull- dogs, and the senior class howled over the other classes with this display which brought them first prize. A few of the many who spent so much time on it were Bill Mynatt. Bill Heuring, Dave Leonard, Mary Lee Phillips, Rene Distell, and Patsy George. 1955 Style Man, what a team ! The theme of the freshmen Homecoming display caught a great deal of attention and scored with a second place. The boosters who helped make the display a success were Judy Peretin, Margaret Cisman, Beth Vargo, and Susan Malmquist. This tree which seemed to grow overnight made it very convenient for the juniors who took third place. A few of those who worked so hard were Bill Sommers. Dave McAfee, Don Koons, Rosemarie Morganelli. Russ Walk, Dick Gross, Sue Miller, Myrna Eikenhary, Sharon Glynn, and Dave Mergl. The sophs took booby prize” with this display made by Peggy Wilson, Mary Martin, Karen Ward, Jocelyn Hahn, Pat Evans, Lydia Strause, Carol Kane, Lyle Davis, Nina Griffiths, Judy Ferkinhoff, Sally Good, Elaine Bielewich and Barbara Thomas. Knowledge is not from Semi-formal 1. “Sea of Dreams was the theme of the Debuteens Semi-Formal, one of the biggest oecasions of the year. Croation Center was transformed into an under-water paradise with the enchantment of Alan Isley’s music. It provided an entertaining evening for many ffo-Hi students. 2. Nina Griffiths, Dave Leonard, Jane Flanigan, Howard Black, Dave Mergl, and Judy Bjerkness take a couple of minutes from this dance to have their picture snapped. 3. Having an enjoyable evening are Carol Kane, Dick Altenhoff, Harry Todd, Janan Simpson, Mary Martin, Bill Remus, John Blair, and Rosemary Reinerth. 4. Intermission time gave our photographer a chance to snap this picture of Frances Krystek, Jim Loomis, Sharon Downey, Martin Dujmovich, Bob Behrends, Ronald Wignall, Carol Cook, Kurt Wignall, and Carolyn Bencze. 5. A wonderful time was had by Jim Moody, Bonnie Scharbach, Bill Heuring, Sally Herrick, Rene Distell, Tom Weakland. his date from Tolloston, Jean Schoppa, Frank Mitchell, Bob Julian, and Jo Anne Cicillian. Gained Books Alone Junior Prom 1. “Mystic Shadows” was the theme selected for this year’s Junior-Senior Prom held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Gary. Bud Pressner ' s Orchestra provided the dreamy music for the most anticipated and exciting oc- casion of the school year. 2. Dave Wilson and Barbara Cisman, who reigned as king and queen, are seen here as they receive congratulations from Dick Gross, junior class vice-president and Janet Scott, junior class president. 3. Vivian Selby, sophomore, serves punch to Courty Kramer and Leslie Krause during inter- mission. 4. Getting wraps from the check room wasn’t as much trouble as some had expected, since some of the couples left directly after the grand march for Chicago restaurants and night-spots. 5. Many happy couples gather around the tables to talk over the fun and enjoyment they were having and would have the next day. Tables were full, but so was the dance floor as the Hobart 1956 Prom got underway. 6. The end of a perfect evening! It went quickly and before they knew it, it was all over, but will always be a pleasant memory. Hobart high students can be especially proud of these boys as they were winners of all-state honors. Tim Wood and Dan Beres won for participation in Cross Country, and Martin Dujmovirh and Wayne Pavel for football. Concert band members were ushered back into town by blaring horns, sirens, and the welcome faces of parents and friends when they returned from their annual tour. They completed successful performances in several Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana cities. These Moments Displaying the enlarger that photography students use, Mr. Richard Hamann, science teacher, explains its use to a parent visiting the lab during Back-to-School Night. Dave Mergl and Dave McAfee are two of his photography students. The early boys get the seats, or at least that was what the Hobart boys must have thought during state basketball finals. They arrived early for each of the sessions, spending the time leisurely discussing the games. It ' s “heads up” as these girls model the very popular head- bands which many girls were seen wearing this year. Sparkle was added to many hairdos by the various gold, silver, pearl, and multi-colored ones that also accented every outfit. This was a common sight around Hobart High this year. Well, at least the “in for life” shirts were, and they received much comment as the boys proudly wore them, feeling very- much at home? Brighten Dull Days These intelligent looking people are members of our own senior class. Of course it’s Hobo Day, and the class of ’56 really did it up well, as can be seen here. Gosh, the laughs on that day! You wonder what these strange looking creatures are? Seniors on Hobo Day of course! p E O P L E Some of the ingredients in the chef’s masterpiece, Hobart high, are the kinds of kids we meet here at school. Some be- come our best pals, some are just friends, and still others we will meet and soon forget; even so, each individual makes the cake taste just a little better and a little different. There s the fan that always supports our teams, the pupil who keeps his grades at par, the buddy that can be counted on in a pinch, the student who never fails to volunteer when work needs to be done, or the comic in class that makes our day just a little more interesting. The chef picked these flavorings to make the blend a perfect one. So you see again “It’s the kids that make the difference.” These seniors carried many responsi- bilities throughout their high school years, climaxed by Senior day, when they acted as the board of education. fie 3 DAVE WILSON — A Cappella choir 3; Yearbook 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 1.2, 3, 4; H Men 2,3,4 ; Student Council 1 ; President 1, 4: Treasurer 3; Spanish Club 3; Na- tional Honor society 4. JANE HAWKE — A Cappella choir 4; Band 1,2; Yearbook 3,4 ; Student Council 1,3; Vice-president 4; Debu- teens 3,4; F.T.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3,4; Speech 1; Octet 4; “Hoosier School- master” 3; National Honor society 4. Class of 1 956 MOTTO LABOR MOST POPULAR Barbara Cisman and Fritz Ruchti CONQUERS ALL BEST LOOKING Joyre Wroblewski and Jack Greene BEST DRESSED Arden Campbell and Wayne Pavel MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sally Herrick and Eugene Hopkins WANDA OWENS — Secretary 4: Debuteens 2,3,4; Latin Club 3; 4-H Club 1,2, 3, 4. BETTY DAVIS — Yearbook 3,4; Student Council 2,3; Treasurer 4; Booster Club 2; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; Bi- Phy-Chem 2; National Honor society 4. Class of 1 956 COLORS — RED AND WHITE FLOWER — TEA ROSE MOST VALUABLE Joyce Anderson and Jim Helm MOST ATHLETIC Charlene O’Connor and Stewart Kraft Class of 1 956 BONNIE ADAMS — Booster Club 3; Debuteens 3,4. RONALD AHRENS — Football 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Ensemble 1,2, 3,4; Hobby Club 1. BILL AITKEN — Chorus 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Latin Club 2; Boys’ Club 4; H-Men 3,4; Student Council 4. IRENE ALEXANDER — Chorus 2,3; Camera Club 2; Booster Club 1; Debuteens 2,3. DICK ALTENHOF — A Cappella Choir 1; Glee Club 1; Football 1,2,3,; Audio-Visual 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Bi-Phy-Chem 4; Boys’ Club 4. JOYCE ANDERSON — Yearbook 3,4; Student Council 4; Class President 3; Debuteens 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Thespians 4; National Honor Society 4; F.T.A. 3. ANNA ANDREWS — Debuteens 2; Librarians 1,2,3, 4. JUDY BAILLARGF.ON — Ho-IIi Life 3,4; Booster Club 1; Debate Club 2; Debuteens 2,3,4; Thespians 4. JERRY BEACH — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Ho-Hi Life 4; Booster Club 1,2,3, 4; F.TA. 4; Spanish Club 3; Thespians 4; Boys’ Club 4; “Hoosier School Master” 3. JIM BEECH — BOB BEH RENDS — A Cappella Choir 4; Track 1; Audio-Visual 1,2,3,4: Art Club 4; Yearbook 4. DAN BERES — X-Country 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; H-Men 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. RICHARD BERG — Football 2,3; Basketball Mgr. 2,3,4; H-Men 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Latin Club 3,4; Thespians 4; Boys’ Club 4; National Honor Society 4. GERALD BINKLEY — LINDEL BJERKNESS — Booster Club 2; Debuteens 3. MARGIE BLANCHARD — A Cappella Choir 4; Chorus 3; Booster Club 1,2; Debuteens 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 3. DEWEY BLAND — Audio-Visual 2. DORYTHE BLANF.Y — G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Librarians 3,4; Thespians 4; Speech 3. TERRY BOGAN — ROSALIND BOUGH AMER — Student Council 2; Booster Club 4; Debuteens 3,4. GLORIA BOWMAN — Chorus 3; Booster Club 1,2; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 3. Class of 1 956 JF.ANNINE BROWN — A Cappella Choir 3; Glee Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Debuteens 3; Booster Club 3. BEVERLY BULZA — Band 1; Ensemble 1; Ho-Hi Life 3; G.A.A. 4; Debuteens 3. ARDEN LEE CAMPBELL — A Cappella Choir 1,4; Yearbook 3,4; Ho-Hi Life 3,4; Booster Club 1 ,2,3,4 : Speech Club 3; Debate Club 2; Debuteens 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Thespians 4; National Honor Society 4; Quill Scroll 4. WAYNE CARDWELL — Chorus 3; X-Country 1,2,3; Track 1,2, 3,4. SALLY CHANEY — Chorus 3; Glee Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Camera Club 3; Booster Club 4; Debuteens 2: Librarians 1,2. BARBARA CHIRILA — Yearbook 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4: Student Council 3; Booster Club 1,2,3, 4; Debuteens 1,2,3; F.B.1..A. 3,4; Bi- Phy-Chem 2. JOANNE CICILLIAN — Chorus 3; Booster Club 3,4; Debuteens 3,4; F.B.L.A. 4; Librarians 2; Spanish Club 2. BARBARA C1SMAN — Ho-Hi Life 4; Cheerleader 3,4: G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 1,2,3, 4: Debuteens 1.2: Librarians 1,2,3,4: Bi-Phv- Chem 2: Spanish Club 2; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3; National Honor Society 4; Art Club. GARLAND CLAXTON — Portage High School 1,2,3. CONNIE CI.INGAN — A Cappella Choir 3; Chorus 2; Booster Club 1.2,3,4: Bi-Phy-Chem 2: Thespians 4: “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; Debate Club 2: National Honor Society 4. DENNIS COMER — Ensemble 1; Band 1; F.B.L.A. 3,4. WALTER COOLEY — MARY CORTF.SE — G.A.A. 3,4: Booster Club 1,2,3; Librarians 2,3; Glee Club Accompanist 4. PAT CREW — Glee Club 4: Booster Club 1; Debuteens 1,2, 3, 4. JO ANN CROCKER — Spanish Club 4. MARY CZ1LLI — Chorus 3: F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 3; Librarians 3,4. RAYMOND DAVES — A Cappella Choir 2: Detroit. Mich. 1. BOB DAVIS — A Cappella 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 1; H-Men 3,4; Class President 2; Audio-Visual 1,2,3, 4; Boys’ Club 4. JOHN DENTON — Band 1: Bi-Phy-Chem 3. GORDON DICKSON — COY DILLON — Chorus 2; F.BL.A. 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. Class of 1 956 RENE ' DISTEI.I. — Booster Club 3,4; Debate Club 3; Debuteens 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Thespians 4: Bi-Phy-Chem 4; Bishop Noll Central, Hammond 1,2. TOM DOOLING — Latin Club 3. EMMETT DORSEY — Chorus 1; X-Country 3: Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 2,3,4: H-Men 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Audio-Visual 1,2; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Boys’ Club 4. JACQUELINE DOUTHITT — F.B.L.A. 3,4; Librarians 3,4. SHARON DOWNEY — Booster Club 1 ,2,3,4 ; Debuteens 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 3; Librarians 1: National Honor Society 4. JERRY DRAVET — Glee Club 1. MARTIN DUJMOVICH — Chorus 1; Football 1,2,3, 4; H-Men 3,4; Student Council 4. DON ERBE — Chorus 3. JANET ERWIN — A Cappella Choir 3,4: F.T.A. 3.4: Booster Club 1. 2.3.4: Debuteens 1,2,3,4: Bi-Phy-Chem 2: Spanish Club 4: Thes- pians 4. LOIS ERWIN — A Cappella Choir 4: Chorus 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 1.2,3, 4: Debuteens 2: Latin Club 2,3,4. JO ANN EVANOFF — Chorus 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 3,4; Librarians 2: Glee Club 4. REGINA EVANS — Glee Club 4: Spanish Club 2,3,4. JON EWIGLEBEN — Yearbook 3: Student Council 4; F.T.A. 3; Latin Club 3: Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3: Ushers’ Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4: Class Vice President 3. ROSE LEE EWIGLEBEN — A Cappella Choir 3: Trio 3: E.B.I..A. 4: Glee Club 4: F.T.A. 3: Sextet 4: Yearbook 3,4: Booster Club 1 .2.3.4: Latin Club 3: Debate 2: Librarians 1: Debuteens 1,2,3, 4. PATSY FARRELL — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; G.A.A. 3: F.T.A. 3,4: F.B.L.A. 4; Debuteens 4: Librarians 1,2, 3, 4; Bi- Phy-Chem 2; Thespians 4: National Honor Society 4. JACK FIELD — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Chorus 2; Track 2: Octet 3,4. JAMES FLEMING — A Cappella Choir 4: Chorus 3; Basketball 1; Track 1: Student Council 2; Class Vice President 2; Octet 4. WAYNE FLICK — JIM ERANKO — Glee Club 4; Bi-Phy-Chem 4; Spanish Club 3. CARL FKOMAN — KAE GABRIELLI — Chorus 2; C.A.A. 1. Class of 1 956 RUSSELL GARRIOTT — A Cappella Choir 1; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 2; Track 1,2, 3,4; H-Men 1 ,2,3,4 ; Student Council 3. PATSY GEORGE — Chorus 3: G.A.A. 4; Booster Club 4; Debuteens 2,3; Librarians 4. PHYLLIS GIBSON — Glee Club 4; Sextet 4; Booster Club 3,4; Debuteens 1,2; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 3,4. LINDA GILBERT — Chorus 1. CAROLE GILLIAM — Chorus 3; Booster Club 2; Debuteens 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. LAURA GRAVES — Chorus 3; Debuteens 3; Librarians 4. WAYNE GREEN — JACK GREENE — Football 1 ,2,3,4 ; Basketball 1,2,3: Baseball 4; Track 3; H-Men 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Boys ' Club 4. BARBARA GRESSER — G.A.A. 3; Booster Club 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 4. VIRGINIA GROOVER — Band 1,2, 3, 4; Debuteens 4; F.H.A. 4; Latin Club 2,3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. RICHARD GURBAND — Baseball 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. DIANN GYMREK — Chorus 3. BILL HAAS — Chorus 3; Audio-Visual 1,2,3; Boys’ Club 4. PAT HAGLE — JERRY HAHNEY — Chorus 3; Ho-Hi Life 3,4. EUGENE HALLER — NANCY HALSTED — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Band 1; Booster Club 1,2, 3, 4; Debuteen 1,2,3, 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Latin Club 3; Bi- Phy-Chem 2,4; Thespians 4; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. SHARON HANSON — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Quartet 3,4; Year- book 3,4; Ho-Hi Life 3; Student Council 4; Booster Club 1,2; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; F.T.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Spanish Club 3. JIM HELM — Band 1,2; Ensemble 2; Basketball Mgr. 3: H-Men 4; Student Council 4; Boys’ Club 4; Chess Club 2; National Honor Society 4. JIM HENRY — Band 1,2, 3, 4; Ensemble 1,2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Boys ' Club 4; Art Club 3. JAMES HENSON — Bridgeport Twp. 1. Class of 1 956 SALLY HERRICK — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; National Honor Society 4: Booster Club 1,2, 3,4; Camera Club 2; Debit- teens 2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3; Spanish Club 2; Thespians 4; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. BILL HEURING — Band 1,2,3; Ensemble 1,2,3; Ho-Hi Life 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Booster Club 1; F.T.A. 4; Bi-Phy-Chem 4; Spanish Club 2; Thespians 4; Boys’ Club 4; “Hoosier School- master” 3. LEWIS HILL — A Cappella Choir 4; Chorus 3; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1; H-Men 4. EUGENE HOPKINS — Glee Club 1; Yearbook 3,4; Ho-Hi Life 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Class Secretary 1; Booster Club 3; F.T.A. 3,4; Latin Club 3,4: Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3,4; “Hoosier School- master” 3; Stamp Club 1; Boys’ Club 4. MARY JO HOPKINS — Booster Club 2; Debuteens 3,4; F.T.A. 3. TOM HOPKINS — Chorus 1. JOHN HORN — STEVE HOVANEC — THELMA HUBBELL — Chorus 3. WAYNE HUGHES — Band 2,4; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. CHARLES HYDE — Boys’ Club 4. DAVID JOHNSON — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Octet 3,4; Glee Club 1; Yearbook 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. DOLORES JOHNSON — Chorus 3; Booster Club 3; Debuteens 3,4. WARREN JOHNSON — Glee Club 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. GAIL JOLLIFF — National Honor Society 4; Band 1; G.A.A. 4; Booster Club 2; Debuteens 2,3; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. BETTY KAISER — Chorus 3; Cheerleader 2; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 2,3,4: Debuteens 1,2; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. JERRY KEMP — KAREEN KIENLY — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Booster Club 1,2, 3,4; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 4; Thespians 4. EVAN KISEI.A — SHIRLEF. KITTREDGE — Band Ensemble 1,4; Band 1,2,4; Booster Club 1,2; Debuteens 3,4; Spanish Club 3. LEON KLAUSEN — Class of 1 956 DAN KOLCZAK — DON KOVEL — STEWART KRAFT — Chorus 3; X-Country 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1 .2,3,4: Track 1.2,3,4; H-Men 1,2,3,4: Student Council 1,3,4. COURTLAND KRAMER — X-Country 1,2; Track 1,2. JUDY KRAUSE — Ho-Hi Life 2,3; Booster Club 1; Debuteens 2,4. LESLIE KRAUSE — DAVE LEONARD — Chorus 3; Booster Club 4: F.B.L.A. 4; Latin Club 2; Boys’ Club 4; Thespians 4. MARCIA LEONARD — Booster Club 3; Debuteens 2,3,4. JIM LOOMIS — Ho-Hi Life 3; Camera Club 4; Audio-Visual 2,3,4; Thespians 4. JOHN MALMQUIST — Glee Club 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1, 2,3,4; H-Men 1.2,3, 4; Student Council 1.2. PAT MALMQUIST _ Chorus 2; Booster Club 4; Debuteens 1,2, 3,4; Spanish Club 3. RAY MARCONI — Glee Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; H-Men 3,4; Student Council 3. LINDA MASON — Chorus 3; Booster Club 1; Debuteens 3,4. ANN McCASLAND — A Cappella Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 2; F.H.A. 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3,4. TOM McDONALD — Band 1,2,3, 4; Ensemble 1,2,3, 4; Bi-Phy- Chem 2. MIKE MrHUGH — A Cappella Choir 1,2; Ho-Hi Life 3,4; Base- ball 3,4: Football Mgr. 1,2,3,4; H-Men 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3. DONNA McINTYRE — Chorus 2; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 1,2,3; F.T.A. 4; Librarians 1,2. DOLORES McLARIN — BOB ME1SELBAR — Chorus 3. JON MELAT — RALPH MESSINA — Chorus 1; Football Mgr. 1; Basketball Mgr. 1; Audio-Visual 2,3. Class of 1 956 NANCY MIDKIFF — Booster Club 4; F.B.L.A. 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4. FLORENCE MILLER — G.A.A. 3; Booster Club 1; F.B.L.A. 4; F.T.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 4; Librarians 1: Spanish Club 3. LATH AN MILLS — A Cappella Choir 4; Chorus 2. FRANK MITCHELL — A Cappella Choir 2; Yearbook 4. MICK MOHLER — Chorus 3; Football 1,2; Spanish Club 3. TOM MOLE — Ensemble 1; Band 1; Latin Club 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4: Ushers’ Club 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. JIM MOODY — A Cappella Choir 1,2,3; Yearbook 3,4; Football 1,2; X-Country 3,4; Baseball 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2; 11-Men 3.4: Student Council 3; Audio-Visual 1: Booster Club 1,2: Latin Club 2; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3; Boys’ Club 4; “Hoosier School- master” 3; National Honor Society 4. JACKIE MOON — A Cappella Choir 3,4: llo-lli Life 2,4; Student Council 1,2,4; Class Treasurer 2: Booster Club 1, 2,3,4; Speech Club 3; Debuteens 1,2,3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Bi-Phy- Chem 4; Thespians 4; Quartet 3,4; National Honor Society 4. ARLENE MOREDICH — Librarians 4. PAT MOREHOUSE — Booster Club 3,4; Debuteens 1,2, 3, 4. DOUGLAS MOURER — LEONA MUIR — Chorus 3; Cheerleaders 2; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 1 .2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. PAT MULCAHEY — Chorus 3; Glee Club 4; Booster Club 1,2,3. JIM MURRAY — MARY MURRAY — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Cheerleader 1; Booster (Jub 1.2.3, ' 4: Debuteens 1, 2,3,4; Thespians 4; F.B.L.A. 3; F.T.A. 3: Bi-Phy-Chem 2. BILL MYNATT - A Cappella Choir 3; Football 1,2; X-Country 3; Booster Club 3,4: Boys’ Club 4: “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. MARGIE NEILL — Chorus 2,3: llo-lli Life 3,4: G.A.A. 4; Student Council 2: Booster Club 1, 2,3,4; Debate 1 .2 ; F.T.A. 3; Librarians 1.2,3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Thespians 4; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. JOAN NEMTUDA — JAN NEWMAN — Boys’ Club 4. KENNETH NEYHART — VIRGINIA NICHOLS — A Cappella Choir 1 ,2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Class Secretary 2; National Honor Society 4; Booster Club 1,2, 3,4: Debuteens 2,3.4; F.T.A. 3; Latin Club 3; Librarians 3; Octet 3,4; Quartet 1. Class of 1 956 JEAN NORMAN — Chorus 3; Booster Club 3,4; Debuteens 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Spanish Club 2. DONNA O ' BRIEN — Glee Club 4; G.A.A. 3,4: Lew Wallace 1,2. CHARLENE O ' CONNOR — Chorus 3: G.A.A. 3.4: Booster Club 2,3,4; Debate 2,3; Debuteens 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Librarians 3; Bi- Phv-Chem 2; Spanish Club 2,3. MICHAEL OSIEL — MANFRED OSTERODE — X-Country 3,4; Track 3,4; Frankfurt, Germany 1,2. NORA PACKHAM — Ho-Hi Life 4; Debuteens 4; F.H.A. 4. GRACIE PARTIN — Librarians 4. WAYNE PAVEL — Football 1.2,3,4: Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; H-Men 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Boys’ Club 4; Class Treasurer 1; Stu- dent Council 2,3,4. DON PAVY — JACKIE PETERSON — G.A.A. 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. MARY LEE PHILLIPS — • A Cappella Choir 2,3; Yearbook 3,4; Booster Club 1, 2,3,4; Debate Club 2: Speech Club 3; Debuteens 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Spanish Club 2; National Honor Society 4. RUTH PINKERTON — Chorus 3; Class Secretary 3; Booster Club 2: Debuteens 2,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3; National Honor Society 4. WALDO POPENHAGEN — SANDRA POTTS — G.A.A. 3; Speech 3; Debuteens 2; F.B.L.A. 4; F.H.A. 4: Spanish Club 3. MARION PRIHODA — Booster Club 1; Debuteens 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3. BETTY PRINCE — Chorus 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Debuteens 1,2; FHA. 3,4. EUGENE REISINGER — Band 1.2,3,4: Ensemble 1.2.3.4: Drum Major 4; Student Council 2: Latin Club 3: Bi-Phy-Chem 2: “Hoosier Schoolmaster ' ' 3. WILLIAM REMUS - Spanish Club 3; Boys’ Club 4. RICHARDINE REYES — Chorus 3; Booster Club 3; Debuteens 3,4; Librarians 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2. FREDA RIDDLE — Chorus 3: Glee Club 4: Booster Club 2; Debuteens 3: F.T.A. 3,4: Librarians 1.2,3,4: Spanish Club 2. ROSALIE ROACH — Chorus 3: Reserve Cheerleader 2; Student Council 1; Boosters Club 3,4; Debuteens 4; F.B.L.A. 4. Class of 1 956 RICHARD ROCKSTRAW — Chorus 3; Camera Club 4. ANGEI.INE ROCOFF — C.A.A. 3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3; Librar- ians 1,2,3, 4. LOUIS RODRIQUEZ — FRITZ RUCHTI — A Cappella Choir 2; Yearbook 3,4; Football 1 ,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; H-Men 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Mayor 4. BONNIE SCHARBACH — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Ho-Hi Life 3,4; Booster Club 1,2,3, 4; Dehuteens 1 ,2,3,4: F.T.A. 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Spanish Club 3; Speech Club 3; Thespians 4. JANET SCHAVEY — Band 1,2, 3, 4; Ensemble 1, 2,3,4. JANE T SCHMELTER — Ho-Hi Life 4: Booster Club 3,4; Debuteens 2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 4; Librarians 3,4; National Honor Society 4. JEAN SCHOPPA — Glee Club 4. CAROL SHANNON — A Cappella Choir 1,4; Trio 1; Accompanist. A Cappella Choir 4; Yearbook 3,4; Clerk-Treasurer 3; Booster Club 3; Debuteens 4; FT. A. 3; Librarians Club 2; Octet 1; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3; National Honor Society 4. TERRY SHAW — Student Council 1. BOB SHEARER — Chorus 3; X-Country 1; Track 1. BOB SHEPARD — Chorus 1: Glee Club 4. ELSIE SHIPLEY — Booster Club 1,2; Debuteens 2,3,4; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3; Art Club 3: National Honor Society 4. WESLEY SHUTTLEWORTH — Booster Club 2,3; Latin Club 2,3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2 JERRY SMITH — Chorus 3. MARION SMITH — Ho-Hi Life 3: Librarians 2. MYRNA SMITH — A Cappella Choir 3; G.A.A. 4; Trio 3; Booster Club 1 ,2,3,4; Speech Club 3; Debuteens 1, 2,3,4; “Hoosier School- master 3. DORIS SNYDER — Debate Club 2; Debuteens 2,3; F.T.A. 3; F.H.A. 3; Librarians 1,2,3. MARY SNYDER — A Cappella Choir 3; Reserve Cheerleader 1; G.A.A. 1; Booster Club 1; Debuteens 1,2,3; Librarians 1,2. CAROL SPAIN — Chorus 3; Ho-Hi Life 2; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 1,2; Librarians 1,2. TOM SPEARS — A Cappella Choir 3; Latin Club 2; Booster Club 1; Bi-Phy-Chem 3. Class of 1 956 DELORES SPILLER — Ensemble 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Debuteens 2; F.B.L.A. 4; Librarians 4. LARRY SPRINGMAN — Glee Club 4. BETTY SIANLEY — Band 1,2, 3, 4; St. Petersburg, Florida 2,3. BETTY STEPHENS — A Cappella Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 4; F.T.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Thespians 4; “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 3. ALICE STEWART — Chorus 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Booster Club 4; F.H.A. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 2; Spanish Club 2. LYNAYA STROM — A Cappella Choir 3; Booster Club 1,2,3; Debuteens 1,2,3. EDWIN STUMKE — WALTER SULAK — Hammond Tech 1,2. ANNA MAE TACKETT — Booster Club 1; Debuteens 2. TED TALIAN — X-Country 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; H-Men 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1. FRANKLIN THOMAS — Band 1; X-Country 3,4; Track 2,3,4; H-Men 3,4; Boys’ Club 4. ELAINE THYF.N — Chorus 3; Glee Club 4. HARRY TODD — A Cappella Choir 3; Latin Club 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 3. PAT TOERING — Ensemble 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Ho-Hi Life 2,3; G.A.A. 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3. FLORA TRAIL — Band 1; G.A.A. 4. ROBERT TRAIL- JERRY TRZECIAK — Chorus 3; Band 1. JIM VANDERPLOUGH — Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; H-Men 3,4; Spanish Club 3. LARRY VAN LOON — A Cappella Choir 2; X-Country 1,2; Track 1; Audio-Visual 3; Bi-Phy-Chem 3,4: Boys’ Club 4. MARLENE VAN METER — ALBERTA VARGA — Booster Club 1 ,2,3,4: Debate 1,2; Speech Club 3; Debuteens 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 1,2,3; Thespians 4. Class of 1 956 DOLORES VARGAS — Debuteens 1 ,2,3 ; Librarians 1,2. RONALD WALTER — Chorus 1,2; X-Country 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Camera Club 3. DICK WARDELL — Student Council 3. THOMAS WEAKLAND — A C.appella Choir 3: X-Country 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; H-Men 1,2, 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 3; Spanish Club 3. JUDY WESLEY — A Cappella Choir 3: Booster Club 1,2: Debuteens 2; Librarians 1,2,3. JO ANN WIF.LOGORSKI — Chorus 3; G.A.A. 4; Booster Club 3,4. RONALD WIGNALL — Yearbook 4; Camera Club 3. ELEANOR WILSON — WAYNE WILSON — Band 1. ZETA WITTMAN — Yearbook 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Student Council 4; Booster Club 2,3,4; Speech Club 3; F.T.A. 3,4; Bi-Phy-Chem 2,3; Thespians 4; Debate 2. BRENTON WOLFE — TIM WOOD — A Cappella Choir 3,4; Glee Club 1; Football 1; X-Country 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3, 4; H-Men 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1,4; Audio-Visual 2; Booster Club 1; Latin Club 2; Bi-Phy-Chem 3; Boys’ Club 4; “Hoosicr Schoolmaster” 3. JOYCE WROBLEWSKI — East Chicago Roosevelt 1,2. LARRY YOUNG — A Cappella Choir 4; Baseball 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Michigan City 1,2. NANCY ZAKZEW ' SKI — Yearbook 3,4; Student Council 4; Booster Club 3,4; Debate Club 2; Debuteens 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Librarians 1 ,2,3,4; Thespians 4; National Honor Society 4; F.H.A. 3. Not Shown : GENE FRAZIER, GERALDINE SCHRADER, PAULINE THOMASON, EUGENE ZROMKOSKI. The day finally dawned that every senior had awaited so long: a chance to choose colors for caps and gowns. Ray Marconi, Myrna Smith, Dave l,eonard, Janet Erwin and Charles Hyde modeled the various colors as Sharon Hanson and Wayne Pavel, cap and gown committee co-chairmen, explained about prices, tassels, sizes and colors. The final choices were Starlight White for the girls and Monterey Blue for the boys. Class of 1 956 Eugene Reisinger proudly shows his newly arrived gradu- ation invitations to fellow classmates, Mary Cortese and Jackie Moon, who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of theirs. Seeming quite pleased and proud with their new sweat shirts are seniors, Richard Berg, Jim Helm, Bill Heuring, Barbara Cisman, Margie Neill, and Janet Schmelter. The traditional spirit of Christmas is carried out in the study hall as Mary Murray, Richardine Reyes, Jim Henry, Lois Erwin, Bob Behrends, Ann McCasland, and Dave Leonard decorate the Christmas tree. Quite a stretch! Sharon Hanson and Janet Erwin seem impressed by the height of Bill Aitkens. Measuring for cap and gowns shows a variety of senior statures. Junior Class Try, Trust, and Triumph!” Crimson and Grey Red Carnation CLASS OFFICERS Jan Scott, President Dave Mergl, Pice-President Judy Sotak, Secretary Dick Gross. T reasurer HOMEROOM — 204 First Row: Victor Arocho, Karen Anderson, Connie Bemis, LaVerne Ranks, Barbara Bergeson. Second Row : Carol Arnold, Pat Bielewiez, Jacquie Bixler, Judy Anderson, Mary Alexander. Third Row : Sonny Andrews, Marie Acker, Marcia Ad- dison, Evelyn Ahlgrim, Robyn Bell, Charles Bel- linger. Fourth Row: Dick Anderson, Tom Baxter, Howard Black, Leon Amar, Tom Beech. Fifth Row : Don Basista, Jerry Ashmore, Alan Addison, Mr. Biller. Not Shown: Hollis Back, Jane Beatty, Jay Baron. HOMEROOM — 212 First Row: Roberta Bond, Maryann Brush, Maryann Bobrik, Joine Czilli, Pat Carr. Second Row: Cleo Cope, Joanne Boswell, Carol Charnetz sky. Jack Caldwell, Jack Dacey, Donna Davids. Third Row: Martha Bone. Thelma Brown, Joy Casey. Joyce Davids, Doreen Carpenter, Judy Brown. Fourth Row : Jerry Cissell, Bill Chenoweth, Wayne Cole, Tom Burke, Ronald Budzielek, Robert Brown. Fifth Row: John Davids, John Blair, Charles Briggs, Ted Bugay, Mr. Davis. HOMEROOM — 201 First Row: Wanda Dooley, Sue Epperson, Myrna Eikenbary, Alicia Dearing, Russell Elisha. Second Row : Bette Edwards, Pat Dooling. Sharron Dignin, Kathy Everett, Ravola Dees, Harley De- l.eurere. Third Row: Don Dotson, John Dziuhla, Jim Ehrhardt. Darlene Fiorantin, Karen Downey. Larry ElelT. Fourth Row: Gene Davis. Raleigh F.nslen. John Deppe. Jerry Dooling, Mike Drazich. Mrs. Deavel. Fifth Row : Porter Douglas. Finley Dulfe, John Easterlin, Fritz Ewigleben, Ray Eek. Juniors HOMEROOM — R-l First Row: Barbara Flatt, Carolyn Groomer, Geraldine Gymrek, Joan Hickman, Beverly Gran- zow. Fat Gerlach. Second Row: Mrs. Demmon, Sharon Glynn, Betty Fowler, Marjorie Flanigan, Pat Hancock, Marjorie Gunderson. Third Row: Carolyn Hartman, Jean Heavilin, Esther Gale, Olga Hodko, Dick Gross. Fourth Row: Dwayne Hand, William Hanna, Bill Hanna, Charles Hallas, Dick Haynes, Dick Frame. Fifth Row: Jim Hajto- vik, Charles Hartman, Jim Hopkins, Gale Gunder- son, Dave Greenberg, Bill Handley. Not Shown: Jan Greene. HOMEROOM — 208 First Row: Sandy Jones, Alice Johnston, Verna Kenniger. Second Row : Ronnie Kelly, Boh Kaiser, Jack Jackson, Carol Johansen. Third Row: Jim Hood, Bob Jones, Fat Kerr, Jim Kerr, Dave Howell. Fourth Row: Kenny Keilman, Bruce Hunsicker, Boh Houston, Jim Howard, Mr. Hamman. HOMEROOM — 111 First Row: Jack LaFevre, Fat Leonard, Dorothy LaBarr, Dawn Landes, Nancy Kozyra, Sally Kuckuck. Second Row: Sandra King, Carol Kramer, Bess Larson, Noreen Koselke, Karen Killens. Diane Klein. Third Row: Miss Hopp, Violet Kolczak. Sally LePell. Carolynn Lovall, Richard Loomis. Fourth Row: David Kincaid, Richard Kosiba, Bill Ledyard, Mitchell I.ovadi- novich, Tim Kopacsy. Fifth Row: Larry Killings- worth, Joe Lach, Henry Kurash, Tom Kerr, Don Koons. HOMEROOM — 806 First Row: Virginia Milligan, Judy Mohrs, Rosemarie Morganelli, Pat Mills, Carmen Montes. Second Row: Tom Mills, Frances Mazepa. Sue Miller, Carolyn Martin. Janet Neitzel. Mrs. Mitch- ell. Third Row : Boh Marszalek, Bill Matan, Dale Myers, Boh Mallott, Dave Mergl, Dave McAfee. Fourth Row: Jim Malmquist, Errol Mackey, Glen Mulholland, Ronnie Miles, Andy Mula, Bill Mor- gan. Fifth Row: Boh Millus, Ronald Mishek, Fred Mioduski, Ronnie Meade, Ed Madajczyk, Tim Mitchell. Juniors HOMEROOM — 302 First Row: Barbara Pawlicki. Mary Peterson, Carolyn Preston, Barbara Prusinski, Helen Phillips. Second How : Kathleen Olsen, Nancy Osborn, Janis Palmer, Carol Pugh, Helen Predmore. Third Row: Mr. Mitchell, Sanford Pangburn, Carl Neyhart, Ken Palmer, Don Potrebic. Fourth Row: Delmer Paige, Richard Peterson, Bill Nohle, James O’Keefe, Larry Pardus. Fifth Row : John Over- deck, Frank Overturf, Bob Peterson, Elmer Paige, Alton Powell, Frank Port. HOMEROOM — 211 First Row : Janan Simpson, Mary Beth Stone- braker, Eleanor Stewart, June Sears, Artha Se- berger, Sandra Rusnak, Karen Skudlark. Second Row: Linda Skees, Sue Sempf, Nancy Schoonover, Sue Quinlan, Beverly Robb, Linda Rice, John Sepke, Judy Sotak. Third Row: Ruth Smith, Nada Rapo, Bill Sommers, Richard Roderiguez, Jon Shinabarger, Pat Rearick, Anna Grace Simpson, Janet Scott, Clyde Riggens. Fourth Row: Mr. Parry, Dennis Robinson, Jim Schmidt, Ted Shroeder, Dennis Rice, Bob Stumke, Gerald Reese, Halina Subartowicz. Fifth Row: Jim Striker, Pete Rodriguez. Sixth Row: Norman Reese. Ronnie Ritter, Larry Smith, Ronnie Smith, Pete Scofield. Not shown: Paul Sulak. HOMEROOM — 103 First Row: Helen Thyen, Shirley Trial. Twyla VanVleet, Jean Sutton, Glenda Swanson. Second Row: Mrs. Reed, Sandy Taylor, Rose Marie Valo- vich, Janean Taylor, Bonnie Thomas. Third Row’: Charles Unland, Jack Teer, Bob Trezak, Bob Tenorio, Kenny Tomak. Fourth Row: Dan Swynenberg, George Swetkey, Floyd Vail, Jim Toscani, Harold Vanaman. HOMEROOM — 110 First Row;: Jean Westerlund, Phyllis Wood. Janet Williamson, Dolores Wojnaroski, Irene Vasil. Second Row: Miss Vorpahl, Jim Wilson, Larry Whittaker, Margaret Young, Pat Wieczorek. Third Row: Curt Wilson, Bill Vaughn, Dennis Williams, Evan Young. Fourth Row: John Worthington, Ed Williams, Russell Walk, Dennis White. Sophomore Class “Nothing Is Impossible to a Willing Heart.” French Blue and Silver Pink Carnation CLASS OFFICERS Betty Ed gington, President Vie Boughamer, Vice-President Elaine Bielewich, Secretary-Treasurer HOMEROOM — 202 First Row: Loretta Bellinger, Paula Brasser, Kay Burke, Frances Banaski, Barbara Bacon. Second Row: Joyce Burke, Sharon Baugher, Nancy Bryan, Irene Broda, Beverly Carlock. Elaine Biele- wich. Third Row: Miss Anderson, Jim Banks, Frank Bailey, Dee Ballantyne, Bob Bessigano, John Blanchard, John Andreis. Fourth Row: Carolyn Ball, Dorothy Ahlgrim. Brian Atrosh, June Boswell, Paul Aleman. Walter Alexander, Judy Brishky. Fifth Row: Don Ahrens, Vic Boughamer, Paul Bartz, Charles Aspegren, Gordon Anderson, Joe Bradford. HOMEROOM — 305 First Row: Karen Cooper, Phyllis Carroll, Sharon Dwight, Shirley C.hoisser, Betty Edging- ton, Jean Darling. Sandra Dees. Second Row: Mrs. Bailey, Dale Dallas, Jean Chandler, Mike Czekaj, Jack Cushing, Joanne Dillard. Barbara Dixon, Carol Downey. Third Row: John Eek, Joann Clemens, Pat Chirila. Carol Diener, Nancy Cochran, Minnie Davis, Louise Dittmer. Fourth Row: Lyle Davis, Reba Dugger, Glen Cogley, David Dickson, Bob Dailey, Leon Edwards, Dave Dinsmore. Not Shown: Ronald Clark, Ronald Crawley. HOMEROOM — B.R. First Row : Sally Good. Martha Fetlerer. Norma Paige. Doris Novotny. Second Row : Ken Erwin, Judv FerkinofT, Darlene Paul. Kathy Olfineer, Ella Northev. Third Row: Bob Etter, George Ewing, Bill Gentz, Jim Fahey, Charles Page. Fourth Row: David Flinn, Walter Osiel, Ray Nemtuda, Loren Nibbe, David Pangburn, Mr. Collins. S oph o mores HOMEROOM — B.R. First Row: Libby Furnish, Barbara Gilbert, Carol Emory, Pat Evans, Alice Fehrenbacher. Sec- ond Row: Judy Granzow, Marion Fraseck, Marjorie Fasel. Dale Fisher. Third Row: Mr. Rude, Bill Fowble, Steve Furnish, Donald Gilliam, Gerald Gaydos. Fourth Row: Larry Goodrich, Dick Ger- lich. Bill Fennessy, Joe Goulden. Fifth Row: Ed Goff. Bill Ellis, Dean Eiekstead, Charles Goodwin, Ronald Gaydos. HOMEROOM — 205 First Row: Sharon Henry, Carole Hughes, Nina Griffith, Helga Guenther, Violet Guess, Leatrice Hagan, Betty Hill. Second Row: Jocelyn Hahn, Joyce Griesel, Carol Hammond, Etta Griffith, Joyce Hicks, Mary Heims, Turie Harms. Third Row : Mr. Fackler. Bob Gravel, Don Hancock, Grant Holder, Joel Helding, Larry Hagle, Norman Hill, Dick Hanson. Fourth Row: Lyle Hatten, George Hedger, Randy Hinkle, Milton Hamann, Wilbur Hoover, Joe Henley, Larry Gresser, David Haynes. Not Shown: Lillian Hudak, Shirley Hill. HOMEROOM — 313 First Row: Eugenia Jendrzcjewski, Doris Ken- niger, Carolyn Johnson, Donna Huston, Jeanie Janott. Gerry Kopko. Second Row: Joe Jedynak. Gene Kovel, Gary Krischano, Dorinne Klawitter, Mary Kitterman. Third Row: Bill Klindt, Paul James, Pat Kaplon, Dona Jensen, Delores Kramer, Carol Kane. Fourth Row : Eddie Hughes, Curtis Jackson, Roland Kasch. Herb Johnson, Joe Kole- zak. Fifth Row: Larry Koziol, Tony Kirkpatrick, Ron Johnson, Max Kozyra, Larry Jolliff, Mr . Hunt. Not Shown: Carol Kietzman. HOMEROOM — 109 First Row: Mary Martin, Nita Rose May, Virginia Mayes, Valeria Mayes. Margaret Mac- kenzie. Barbara Layhew, Linda Marvin. Second Row: Linda Kubiak, Mary Kuckuck, Judy Mc- Lain, Bonnie Mills, Carol Melnyk, Tony Malm- quist, Veronica Maten. Third Row : Mrs. Johnson. Judy Lee. Maria Kucko, Carolyn McClain, Sandy Mills, Susan McLaughlin. Fourth Row : Paul Mc- Laughlin. Jim Kyle. Vidal Lopez, John Lawson, Jack Link. Fifth Row: Charles Libkie, Clyde Metz, Bruce Lambert, Don Lowe, Jim Mason. Not Shown: Wayne Meeks, Leland Merry. S opho mores HOMEROOM — B.R. First Row: Joyce Pavy, Margaret Neill, Mary Sue Miscko, Betty Moss. Second Row: Dick More- house, Paul Murray, Sandra Ramsey, Bertha Powell. Janice Millus. Third Row: Mr. Nixon, Jerry Needham, Herb Peterson, Jim Moore, Bruce Phillips. Richard Prihoda. Fourth Row: Charles Peksenak. Ronnie Morris, Boh Rambo, Anthony Navarro, Boh Rans. HOMEROOM — 104 First Row : Rosemary Reinerth, Pat Saynak. Cindy Sims. Dorothy Seberger, Carmen Rodriquez, Rita Rivera. Second Row : Kenny Schroeder, Peggy Rosenbaum, Dot Saynak. Judy Sanow, Betty Rearick. Carol Schmelter, Vivian Selby. Third Row: Norma Shearer, Howard Schavey, Sue Remus, Donna Shannon, Barbara Runyan, Susan Shone. Fourth Row : Kenneth Roberts, Doug Robin- son. Joel Rukavina, Jim Russell, John Rukavina, Miss Peterson. Fifth Row: Rolan Riggers, Dale Richardson, Steve Rice, Eddie Sadelack. HOMEROOM .407 First Row: Barbara Thomas, Karen Ward, Clara Skomp. Barbara Sovich, Juanita Tenorio, Anna Sulie. Second Row : Boh Strawn. Vera Storey. Rosemary Skees, Beverly Smith. Lydia Strouse. irginia Vargas. Third Row : Joey Tuzin- ski, Richard Stanzione, Gilbert Tarbutton, Tom Welch. Glenn Smith, Jennie Speer. Florence Ta- hoada. Fourth Row: Don Teller, Gary Towner, Frank Trusky. Jim Strop ky, Bill Stoltz. Paul Stropky. Mr. Simons. Fifth Row : Kenneth Wayte, James Topping. Jack Traeger, Tom Taylor, Dick Spears. Mike Stratton. Douglas Spangler. Not Shown: Ed Wengel, Charles Tully. HOMEROOM — DRAFTING ROOM First Row : Rita Wingard, Sharon Wojahn, Judy Zimmerman, Barbara Wiggins. Second Row: Allen Wielogorski. Judy Wilson. Pat Wood, Lorena Williams, Antonette Zrahkowski. lhird Row: Peggy Wilson, Virgil Winston, John Wolfe, Lenny Yarsh, Joe Wible, Eris Westmoreland. Fourth Row : Kenny Wilson, Boh Wronko, Scott Wilson, Ronnie Zromkoski, William White, Mr. Smetzer. Not Shown: Kenny Westmoreland, Boh Yocum. Freshman Class Tread Not the Well-Worn Path, Hut Make Your Own.” Green and White American Beauty Rose CLASS OFFICERS Steve Roper, President Beth Garretty, Vice-President Mary Kay Netzhammer, Secretary- T reasurer HOMEROOM — R-2 First Row: Glenda Bolen, Joyce Baxter, Wanda Andrews, Carolyn Bencze, Cindy Ballon, Wallie Ahlgrim. Second Row: Arnold Rolint, Diana Beebe, Francis Anderson, Nancy Acker, Carol Bemis, Judy Bjerkness, Joan Addison. Third Row: Rex Bell, Richard Banks, Wayne Bauer, Jim Alex- ander, Charlotte Banker, Gloria Adams. Fourth Row: Mr. Black, Robert Amburgey, Boh Bell, Carolyn Beech, Sharon Bartos, Jane Atkins, Vir- ginia Blair. Fifth Row : Fred Bemis, Alfred Basile, Ray Averill, Walter Bielewiez, Dale Beach. HOMEROOM — 308 First Row: Bat Britten, Roy Carter, Phyllis Clark, Bonnie Charnetzky, Joan Brook, Joanne Bugay. Second Row : Gloria Cherry, Larry Byers, Gloria Callaway, Carol Burns, Joyce Coleman, Judy Cogley, John Bryan. Third Row : Lynn Casey, Cecelia Brown, Janice Caldwell, Leah Chadwick, Margaret Cisman. Barbara Burden. Fourth Row: Judy Boyd. Fay Bergeson, Dennis Brandish, Wendel Claxton, Jim Buffington. Fifth Row: Mr. Farlow, Ray Chapman, Ken Bragg, Ralph Bowles, Bob Boswell, Bob Broda. Not Shown: Norman Bowgren, Ernesto Cabrera, Kay Casperson. HOMEROOM — 210 First Row: Susan Czilli, Linda Crawford, Sharon Fifield. Carole Cooke. Mary Ann Drazieh, Dennis Driscoll, Steven Fienstein. Second Row: Judy Doolin, Mary Dault, Janice Eaton, ( ' aryl Eaton, Dave Council. Terry Deuberry, Beverly Decker. Third Row: Mr. Garner, Ann Duncan, Delores Fahey. Janet David. Phyllis Fiorantin, Shirley Fisher. Bill Davis. Fourth Row: Carol Cowles, Mary Davis. Eddie Erbe, Jayne Flani- gan, Bonnie Cushing, Brent Dickson. Fifth Row: Eugene Daves, Tom Crosslin. Dwain Crisp, John Douthitt. James Doling, Richard Draschil, Ronnie Dallas. Not Shown: Gloria Cox. Freshmen HOMEROOM — 206 First Row: Katricia Goodwin, Sandra Fritz, Janet Fleming, Marilyn Graham, Ronnie Gilder- sleeve, Marge Gresser, Blanche Gonzales. Second Row: John Glad, Ronnie Gee, Mike Grasa, Tom Gallagher, Danny Green, Donald Gilbert, Donnie Gee. Third Row : Tony Grasa, Shirley Frain, Millie Glusac, Beth Garretty, Patricia Garland, Rose- mary Gibson. Lillian Hahn. Fourth Row : David Fleming, Ray Flanigan, Josephine Gumlauski, Delores Flick, Linda Granzow, Janette Gullett, Mr. Kurth. Fifth Row r : Vaughn Froman, Jimmy Foist, Joe Gresser, Tom Gascha, Lonzo Graves, Norman Govert. Not Shown: Ronnie Fox, Pat Gilarski. HOMEROOM — 213 First Row: Henning Field, Dru Halstead, Sharon Hill, Judy Hurley, Judith Hardesty, Mary Halkitis. Second Row: Sandy James, Virginia Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Pat Head, Brent Jami- son. Ernest Husarik, John Houston. Third Row: Roger Holder, Carol Heavilin, Donna Ingraham, Jeanette Handley, Kenn Immel, David Heuring. Fourth Row: Carol Johnson, Ray Isakson, Bob Jeffress, Jim Herrick, George Harbison, Mr. Meier. Fifth Row 1 : Steve Hamara, Joe Hook, Lee Huddle- ston, John H. Johnson, John F. Johnson, Robert Hajtovik. Not Shown: Jerry Janiczek. HOMEROOM — 101 First Row: Gene Kemp, Charles Lake, Irene Ksenak. Linda Joiner, Francis Krystek, Doris La- Baw, June La Fevre. Second Row: Janet Jones, Karol Johnston. Nedra Klaja, Joyce Kamins, Rose Krawczyk, Darlene Kegley, Jerilynn Layer. Third Row : Virgil Lara. Ronnie Kozub, Jean Keitzman. Elaine Keifer. Katherine Karageorge, Janet Kraft. Louvene Kitchen. Fourth Row : Frank Kolrzak. Frank Ksenak. David Lahaie, David Jordan, Ed Kupec, Tom Lackey, Mrs. Miller. Fifth Row: Marty Kerwin, Todd Julian, Ronnie Koehan, Ronald Lach, James Lanham. Joe Kennedy. Not Shown: Carole Kirkolovich, Buddy Klein. HOMEROOM — 304 First Row: Darla Mast, Nell McLaughlin, Deanna Maxwell. Minnie Malmquist, Peggy Me- Mellon, Rose Ann I.uby, Norma Lovall. Second Row : Ronald Lowe, Darlene Mair, Joann Lindsey, Bobbie Layne, Susan Malmquist, Susan Mason, Mary Jo Logan, Carolyn Meeks. Third Row: Gerald Madajczyk, Terry Marshall, Rita Mc- Donald, Beckie Lutz, Jerry Malott, Wayne Lute, Gerald Marshall. Fourth Row : Paul Loving, Dick Marszalek, Leon Mann, David Lin k. James Mazepa, Marvin Manteufiel. Fifth Row: Bill Lundy, Jim Meade, Sandy MacLeod, Ronald Lovett, John Meade, Mr. Miller. Not Shown: Ruth Melton. Freshmen HOMEROOM — 105 First Row: Pat Merritt, Joan Mills, Mary Kay Netzhammer, Judy Morlan, Joan Mourer. Second Row: Joan Milligan, Charlyn Moore, Nicky Mor- ganelli, Tom Menefee, Janice Murphy, Donna Mitchell. Third Row: Bob Mitchell, Don Mills, Steve Mikolajczyk, Robert Moravek, Ray Mie- cznikowski, Shirley Moss, Miss Neff. Fourth Row: Boh Mitchess, Wayne Miller, Bill Mitchess, Bob Neff, Ronald Morton, John Molner. Not Shown: George Nash, Constance Mills. HOMEROOM — 303 First Row: Elaine Plotkin, Bill Nowak, Richard Petri, Sonny Pavy, Carol Potts, June Offineer, Dawn Pearson. Second Row: Harriet Parker, Carol Piornack, Sue Quarles, Jane Owens, Travis Price, Eileen Ohmann, Francis Pardus. Third Row: Carol Pawlicki, Jean Owens, Marilyn Oswald, Johanna Nolcheff, Margaret Prentiss, Walter Pat- ten, Judy Peretin. Fou rth Row: Jimmie Pope, J. T. Phillips, Joanne Poole, Bonnie Perrin, Charles Pangburn, Bill Patrick, Judy Peterson. Fifth Row: Mr. Neff, Steve Pritchard, Jim O’Hearn, Jack Overturf, John Nunez, Albert Pritchard, Art Peterson. Not Shown: Stanley Olkoski, Bill Ondrovich. HOMEROOM — 203 First Row: Bridget Schoppa, Peggy Rice, Janice Seberger. Sandra Rowe, Ruby Ripperdan. Second Row: Marie Santucci, Melissa Ritenour, Doris Schavey, Judith Reel, Janet Ross, Jay Rose. Third Row: Mrs. Price, Claudia Quinlan, Eleanora Sempf, Sue Selvig, Ronald Ranus, Harold Redar, James Roberts. Fourth Row: Carole Ray, Dale Sanow, John Randle, Jim Sandilla, George Sam, Bill Rinker, Tom Sanz. Fifth Row: Gilbert Robinson, Bill Sempf, Steve Roper, David Ramos, JIarold Scott. HOMEROOM — 102 First Row: Pat Sinclair, Felice Sul, Sandra Sheffer, Anabel Stafford, Judy Singer, Wanda Stewart. Second Row: Larry Snyder, Dick Stump, Jim Shirey, Danny Squire, Jean Shearer, Marilyn Spencer. Third Row: Rheba Stowers, Clifford Sherrard, Richard Shinabarger, Katherine Sulak, Pat Stone, Nancy Skees. Fourth Row: Dennis Smith, George Smock, Mary Lou Stephens, Gloria Smith, Lois Sheffer. Fifth Row: Bill Sitko, Harry Sink, Bob Striker, Delmer Sims, Mr. Reed. Not Shown: Jerry Sisco, Alta Standley, John Steph- ens, Bob Smock, Pat St.Clair, Shirley Sullivan. HOMEROOM — 301 First Row: Bonnie Van Kalker, Eddie Tuzin- ski, Kay Thiede, Dolly Tsacrios, Joan Tomaszew- ski, Phyllis Sweitzer, Charles Tully. Second Row: Harold Via, Shirley Thornton, Francis Toering, Judy Thompson, Beth Vargo, Joe Toscani, Gerald Thompson. Third Row: Grandali Taylor, Mary Wagoner, John Tarchala, Howard Vail, James Van Yleet, Betty Szczepaniak, Barbara Szcze- paniak, Elaine Toman. Fourth Row: Mr. Throne, Fred Tapper, Charles Vigland, Wayne Teague, Don Van Meter, Eugene Torin, Joe Talian. HOMEROOM — R-3 First Row: Michaline Wojnarowski, Wesley Wendrick, Daniel Westmoreland, Kenny W ' ester- lund, Marge Webb, Louise Wilson. Second Row: Edward Young, R. C. Williams, Don Wayte, Arnim Whisler, Judy Wolfe, Linda Walters. Third Row: Patricia Wengel, Ray Wright, Sandra Wardell, Velma Westmoreland, Janis Williams, Robert Bos- well. Fourth Row : Jarianne Zickuhr, Mary Wester- lund, Diane Zimmerman, Kurt Wignall, Jean Wil- son. Fifth Row : Mr Trammel, Harold Wood, Don Yates, Terry White, Charles Walker, Irvin Zitt. Not Shown: Wilma Walden, David Walker, Ken- neth Whittaker. As you see, the junior class president works as hard as her classmates in preparing for their class party. Carousel. The decorations turned out to be original and the nicest the class has yet had. Much planning and many arrangements are necessary to make any class party a success. Those held this year provided the underclasses with three parties long to be remembered. Arley Kerr, Superintendent After a careful study of the school survey completed in 1954, the Education Committee of the Citizens’ Committee recommended to the Board and citizens of Hobart that the necessary steps be taken to build a new high school by means of a holding company. The Board, acting upon the recommenda- tion of the Citizens Committee, organized a committee of 200 citizens to circulate a petition requesting the Board to enter into a lease rental agreement with the hold- ing company and also secure pledges from the citizens to buy stock in the holding company. Better than two thousand names were obtained and a goodly number of pledges. After an extensive educational program carried on by the high school principal and teachers showing the present condi- tions and the great need for a new high Building Our New Hobart The hoard of trustees has spent many Ion}; hours consulting the architect. Mr. Douglas Haley, concerning the new senior high school building. Because expenses have to he kept at a minimum, there have been a series of different plans discussed and revised. The board of trustees consists of Mr. William Rippe, president; Mr. John Treanor, treasurer; Mr. Donald Sporre, secre- tary; Mrs. Alice Hamilton; and Mr. Donald Rohinson. Also shown is Mr. Arley Kerr, superintendent. school, the citizens of Hobart held a public meeting and elected a Board of Directors for the Hobart High School Building Corporation. The Board of Directors after consulting with the Board of School Trustees selected the architectural firm of Schutt-Haley Associates to design and provide the plans and specifications for the new high school building. The teachers, citizens, students and the legal authorities are all working together in the planning of the new building. The plans call for the completion of the build- ing by the school year 1957-58. The school will be located on the banks of Lake George at Fleming and Eighth Streets. A. G. Kerr, Superintendent of Schools. High School MR. EUGENE WISE, director of attendance and pupil personnel, dic- dates a report to Rene Distell, part-time student secretary. As director of pupil personnel for the Hobart city schools, Mr. Wise makes home visits and counsels with students and parents as well as with teachers, deans and principals. He represents the schools in juvenile court and works closely with the Mental Hygiene clinic and the Department of Public Welfare in the handling of the many cases. Mr. Wise supervises the home-bound teaching program for children who are unable to attend school because of rheumatic fever, polio, etc. This program was instituted in the Hobart city schools at the beginning o f the 1948-49 school year. General administration of the mentally handicapped program within the school system is also provided by Mr. Wise. The Lake Shore School for Retarded Children was opened in November of the 1951-52 school year. Hobart was among the first in Indiana to provide instruc- tion in these special education programs. The work of the department has increased commensurate with the increase in enrollment throughout the city schools which was 1,980 in 1945-46, includ- ing the parochial schools, as compared to the present enrollment of 3,885 students. The center of activity of the Hobart city schools is usually the superintendent ' s office. There you will find Miss Joyce Muir, secretary to the superintendent: Mrs. Marie Weston, bookkeeper: and Mrs. Mildred Lenburg, financial secretary, busy with their many duties. They keep the wheels of the school system running smoothly with only soft bumps once in a while. The Hobart High School administration places great importance on building leaders and giving them responsibility. Mayor Fritz Ruchti, has had many occasions to consult Principal Harold Moody, Vice-principal Dorothy Thompson, and Guidance Director Marion Bailey, about school problems. It ' s the Kid That Cou “A long time ago a man named Mark Hopkins said that all that was needed for learning to take place was a bench with a student at one end and a teacher at the other. In other words, the two important parts of any school in Mark Hopkins’ time were the student and the teacher. “This has continued to be true. Given a willing group of students and a corps of good teachers, a good school can be conducted in spite of poor facil- ities, etc. It is readily admitted that Hobart high school’s facilities are poor. In spite of this condition, Hobart’s boys and girls annually bring high credit to nts at Hobart High themselves and their school by the many, many accom- plishments which they produce. Hobart graduates do exceptionally well in college, in business, and in industry. “The measure of an institution is in the kind of products it turns out. It applies to a school. It applies to Hobart high. “Yes, it is the kid who counts! Hobart believes that and tries to practice what it believes.” Harold Moody, Principal David W ilson, senior class president, has met with Mr. Russell Deal, dean of boys, and Mrs. Annabelle Shone, dean of girls, both also senior class sponsors, many times to discuss class business. As vice-principal Miss Thompson is in charge of the checking and re- porting of attendance. She also directs the club and activity program, sponsors the Student Council, sets up four convocations for the high school each year and distributes and collects all those locker keys. Mr. Bailey’s guidance office is constantly busy counseling with troubled students and parents, assist- ing teachers in solving pupil conflicts and helping seniors in their choice of college or vocation. Mrs. Shone and Mr. Deal assist students with problems, help with minor behavior cases and write permits for those who are late or absent. Mrs. Pauline Mergl, clerk; Mrs. Shirley Schaffer, secretary to the principal; and Miss Patricia Loomis, bookkeeper, help the students of Hohart high school in many ways. They serve as an information booth to the steady stream of traffic that is always going through their office in search of the answers to an endless list of questions. Faculty MISS GLADYS ANDERSON has taught English to a long list of Hobart people in the 23 years that she has been here. After the agony of Senior term papers is forgotten, those who have had her will certainly remember what they learned. This year she teaches two senior and three sophomore classes of English and is sophomore class sponsor . . . MRS. MARY BAILEY is con- stantly on the search for helpful material for students and teachers. She is eager to help anyone who needs her services. A large part of her time is spent in the handling of rental books. In addition to her full schedule she sponsors the Librarians Club . . . MR. JOSEPH BARBER, in addition to being a football coach, teaches biology and U. S. history. He is also a senior class sponsor . . . MR. WARREN BILLER is in charge of all the printing for the Hobart city schools. He has three classes in printing and has time to take care of three study halls. MRS. COLLEEN BIVENS is a new ad- dition to the teaching staff of Hobart high school. She has four junior and one senior English class and is sponsor of the National Honor society. In spite of her full schedule she has time to be one of the many senior class sponsors, which is quite a job . . . MR. DONALD BIVENS also is new to the teaching staff. He is kept occupied each day with four general mathematics classes and one algebra class. Being sponsor for the Bovs ' Club also keeps him on the go . . . MR. WILLIAM BLACK is Hobart high school ' s only Latin teacher. This year he has four first-year classes and only one second year class. Also, he teaches freshman English, and is spon- sor for the Latin club . . . MR. CHARLES CARLOCK is the voca- tional director for Hobart high school, and conducts the work experience pro- gram. He is also in charge of the Audio- Visual club. MR. WAYNE COLLINS, aside from being sophomore class sponsor, teaches machine shop to the boys of Hobart high school. When the school day is ended, one may see him patroling the bus lines keeping order among the students . . . MR. FLOYD DAVIS really has a full day ahead of him when he comes to school. In addition to being the basketball coach, he teaches one U. S. history class, two family living classes and one psychology class. He also is a junior class sponsor . . . MRS. CHARLOTTE DEAVEL is kept busy each day, teaching English to the sophomores. Being a sponsor for the active junior class keeps her busy throughout the whole school year . . . MRS. DOTTIE DEMMON. in charge of the newly formed Dramatics class and the Thespian club, has her daily sched- ule thoroughly filled also. In addition, she teaches four classes of freshman English and sponsors the juniors. Faculty MR. CLIFFORD FACKLER spends the majority of his time in mathematics. Besides teaching advanced algebra and plane geometry, he manages to find time to be sophomore class sponsor and sponsor for the National Honor Society . . . MR. THOMAS FARI.OW may be found teaching general shop the first four hours of each day, and related mathematics, combined with shop the sixth hour. As freshman class sponsor his time is fully divided, yet he has time to watch the bus lines at the closing of the school day . . . MR. WARREN GARNER operates in a business world throughout the school day. Teaching three general business classes and two bookkeeping classes, along with taking care of the schoo l store, really keeps him on the go. In addition he is sponsor for F.B.L.A. and the freshman class . . . MR. RICHARD HAMMAN is the chemist of Hobart high school. Many students often wonder what is going on in the chemistry room to cause such unpleasant odors. Teaching three chem- istry classes, two photography classes, and being junior class sponsor are his job. He is also the photography sponsor for the publications of Hobart high. MRS. ROSEMARY HAYES teaches classes in speech one hour each day at high school. The rest of the day she is busy with speech correction work in the various schools of the city . . . MISS HELEN HINSHAW spends most of her time with the publications, the IIo-Hi Life and Memories, teaches two classes in journalism and one of sopho- more English, and supervises the senior study hall all morning . . . MISS HELEN HOPP as a business educa- tion teacher is much in demand for typing and running off tests for the other teachers. Her classes are typing and shorthand, and she is sponsor of the F.B.L.A. club. Junior Prom plans and other class activities receive valu- able aid from Miss Hopp . . . MR. ROBERT HUNT, junior English in- structor, is a sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. This year he has also assisted in the organization of the Boys’ club MRS. HELEN JOHNSON gets her daily exercise with her three girls’ gym classes. In the afternoon she teaches three classes in health and safety. In addition, she finds time to sponsor sophomores and G.A.A. . . . MR. HENRY MEIER spends his day in the past w ith four classes of world history and one U. S. history. He is an as- sistant football coach and head base- ball coach . . . MRS. THELMA MILLER teaches child care, clothing, and biology. She is a freshman sponsor in addition to working hard with the Debuteens to help them make the semi- formal a success . . . MR. HOLLIS MILLER spends a busy day with the boys in building trades classes. He is another of the long suffering fresh- man sponsors. Faculty MR. FRANK KURTH has three health and safety classes. He is the athletic director and coaches those champion- ship track and cross-country teams. In addition he assists with counseling and finds time to sponsor the freshmen . . . MRS. THELMA MITCHELL had three algebra classes, health and safety, and general math classes. She resigned at the end of the first semester to raise a family . . . MR. WILLIAM MITCHELL teaches five classes of government and economics. He is a junior class spon- sor, helped organize the Boys’ Club and is taking part in planning their meet- ings . . . MISS PEGGY NEFF is one of the Dehuteens’ sponsors, who help to make their many activities a suc- cess. She teaches four classes of foods, directs the cafeteria and is a fresh- man class sponsor. MRS. ANN KOEHLER is art teacher for the students of Hohart. She helps many students with their work when exhibition time comes and is a fresh- man class sponsor . . . MR. TREVOR NIXON is one of the teachers to whom students are indebted for teaching them how to drive carefully. In addi- tion to this he has classes in algebra, and general mathematics. He is also a sophomore class sponsor . . . MR. JACK PARRY has led many into the battle of Gettysburg, with Lewis and Clark as they explored the Louisiana Purchase and with Pike as he dis- covered Pike ' s Peak. To sum it all up. he is a teacher of U. S. history and a junior class sponsor . . . MR. ROBERT NEFF is the only Spanish teacher in Hohart high school. In ad- dition. he also has two classes in fresh- man English and is a freshman class sponsor. MRS. DEM A PRICE spends her days teaching the freshmen their nouns and pronouns, punctuation and capital- ization. She finds time to he a fresh- man sponsor along with grading diligently all the themes her students write . . . MR. BRYAN REED helps the Future Teachers find places to work. He teaches four algebra classes, one general math class and is a fresh- man sponsor . . . MRS. DOROTHY REED has four classes of clothing and one home furnishings class. She spon- sors the Future Homemakers of Amer- ica and their many projects . . . MR. NEIL RUDE is spending his first year with the students of Hobart high. His first four hours are in general shop, and in the afternoon he has two wood- working classes. He helps the ushers direct people to their places at the school events and is a sophomore class sponsor. Faculty MK. STANLEY SENDERAK encour- ages and assists students who are in- terested in physics and advanced mathe- matics. He sponsors the seniors and the activities of the Bi-Phy-Chem Club . . . MK. GENE SIMONS as director of vocal music seems to spend a 24 hour day at school as A Cappella con- certs, Christmas activities, contests and spring tour roll around. This year he organized a boys’ glee club, which has been steadily improving. He teaches vocal music and theory . . . MR. BERNIE SMETZER is a junior class sponsor. He is busy all day with mechanical drawing and shop math . . . MR. ALFRED SPREISTER is spending his first year as assistant director of the Hobart high school band. He is director of the junior band and gives private lessons. MR. EDGAR STEWART, teacher of government and economics, spends most of his time trying to build up our intramural program. He is also a senior sponsor . . . MISS REBECCA TODD, a commercial teacher, helps any and all who need her talents. Her day is filled teaching two office prac- tice classes, one shorthand class and one typing class. She has sponsored the National Honor society since its be- ginning in Hobart. She is also a senior class sponsor and business sponsor for the yearbook . . . MISS LOLA STEWART spends most of her time teaching the sophomores their biology amid her menagerie of plants and sea life. When she isn ' t counseling students, assisting in the dean’s office she is working with the committees for the Semi-Formal that the Debuteens spon- sor each year or some other of their activities . . . MR. PAUL THRONE teaches health and safety and suffers with the poor drivers of Hobart high school while trying to teach them the proper techniques. While the reserve basketball team hasn’t won any medals they have been improving under the direction of Coach Throne. MR. ROBERT WEBB, senior hand director, is in charge of all instru- mental music. He also finds time to sponsor the senior class . . . MR. FAYE TRAMMEL teaches five classes of health and safety and one govern- ment and economics class. He is also a freshman class sponsor. Although the freshman basketball team hasn’t won all its games, the boys have done well under the direction of Coach Tram- mel . . . MISS RUTH VORPAHL, a com mercial teacher, has very little leisure time to spare from her general business and typing classes. Her Debu- teen group sold the most greeting cards to raise money to buy $100 worth of shares in the new high school . . . MRS. ALICE WILSON is the director for the newly formed girls’ glee clubs. She also teaches art and music in the junior high and grade schools. The chef’s recipe calls for school spirit, a necessary ingredient for the success of all school activities. While Hobart high has all kinds of clubs, or- ganizations, and other similar activities, not a single one of them would function without the students. It’s the kids who compose the membership, hold the offices and work on committees, and everyone enjoys the benefits. The facilities we have to work with aren’t the best, but our accomplishments are commendable. Not only that, but also the school spirit and pride that everyone has for our achievements is outstanding. It was a wise choice when our chef chose an enthusiastic spirit for the flavor- ing in his masterpiece because we may be proud of ours. “It’s the kids that count at Hobart high.” First Row: Delores Spiller, Carol Hughes, Margaret MacKenzie, Larry Eleff, Eugene Reisinger, Janet Schavey, Karen Downey, Clarinets: Rob Bone, Diane Klein, Percussion. Second Row: Joyce Griesel, Martha Bone, Donna Huston, Cecelia Brown, Douglas Robinson, Sharon Dwight, Louvene Kitchen, Darlene Paul, Sharon Henry, Clarinets. Third Row: Leon Amar, Linda Marvin, Wallie Ahlgrim, Francis Toering, Martha Fetterer, Jim Henry, Saxophones; Virginia Groover, Betty Stanley, Alto Clarinets. Fourth Row: Gilbert Robinson, Saxophone; Bob Neff, Bill Gentz, Wayne Hughes, Raleigh Enslen, Dick Haynes, Trombones; Jim Thompson, Curt Jackson, Basses. MR. ROBERT K. WEBB Band Director Concert Band Upholds There was music in the air and undoubtedly the strains you heard were from the fine 1955-56 Hobart High School Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Robert K. Webb. Assisting Mr. Webb in the duties of band director was Mr. Alfred E. Spriester. Mr. Spriester was graduated from Northwestern University. As always, Hobart was able to boast of a fine band that presented a year full of excellent music. In the fall the band presented their annual “Pops” concert. Bob Kaiser, junior cornetist, was soloist, and another junior, Diane Klein, percussionist, was also featured. Parents, students and alumni home for the holidays were launched into the festive spirit by the Christmas concert featuring the Concert band, the Junior band, and the A Cappella choir. March 8, brought us the 31st First Row: Clara Skomp, Percussion; Doris Kenniger, Anabel Stafford, Oboes; Dee Ballantyne, Jacqueline Bixler, Linda Ku- biak, Judy Thompson, Verna Kenniger, Pat Toering, Rayola Dees, Flutes. Second Row: Paul James, Percussion; Judith Hurley, Doris Schavey, Kay Thiede, Clarinets; Clifford Sherrard, Richard Hamman, Charles Kelly, Kenny Nibbe, Charles Lake, Beverly McLain, Cornets. Third Row: Susan McLaughlin, Shirley Kittredge, Bass Clarinets; Danny Davis, Bassoon; Bob Kaiser, Dick Hanson, Helen Predmore, Jim Kerr, Norman Hill, June Boswell, Cornets. Fourth Row; Jim Roberts, Bass; Dennis Rice, Herb Johnson. Mary Kitterman, Baritones; Ron Ahrens, Leon Edwards, Susan Shone, Eleanor Stewart, French Horns; Thelma Brown, Cornet. Not Shown: Phyllis Carroll, Sandra Dees, Sue Ellen Goza, Tom McDonald, Nick Morganelli. It ' s Famous Name Anniversary concert. The guest conductor was Mr. Karl Webb, father of the school band director. The senior Mr. Webb is director of the Fine Arts de- partment at Northeast Missouri State Teachers college. This concert featured Jackie Bixler on flute and Dennis Rice on baritone. The final number on this program was the “Hobart High School Band March,” written for the band by Mr. Ernest Caneva, of Lockport, Illinois. As in previous years, the band members, mothers, sponsor, and di- rectors were kept very busy with plans for the annual tour. The buses were boarded Sunday, April 22, and they headed for Lafayette. Other concerts were held in Robinson and Harrisburg, Illinois; Jefferson City and Moberly, Missouri; and Quincy Illinois. The coming of May drew the band season to a close with the annual “Spring Concert” on Thursday, May 3. The guest conductor was Mr. Don McCathern of Kenosha, Wisconsin. MR. ALFRED E. SPRIESTER Assistant Band Director Much hard work and patience are needed by these hand executive officers to keep things run- ning smoothly. Looking over the band consti- tution are Janet Schavey, vice-president; Susan Shone, treasurer: Gene Reisinger, president: Tom McDonald, efficiency manager: and Diane Klein, secretary. Getting the hand room ready for rehearsal is no small job. The equip- ment crew, consisting of Ronnie Ahrens, manager, Leon Edwards, Wayne Hughes, Curtis Jackson, Norman Hill, Tex Roberts and Bob Neff, always get the job done well. Not shown. Bill Gentz. Band Leads a Busy Life Gathered around in the library of the band portable are Martha Bone, head librarian; Karen Downey, assistant head librarian; Thelma Brown, Mary Kitterman, Donna Houston, standing and Jackie Bixler, seated. It is part of their job to see that sheet music is mended and ready for use. Work can also be fun. Barbara Bergeson, sponsor: Dennis Rice, assistant business manager; and Dick Haynes, business manager, seem to think so. On the first bars of “Our Boys Will Shine Tonight” the Marching Band forms the familiar block H. The crowd then rises and sings the school song. They Take a First in Marching There is nothing like a hand and going along with this familiar expression, there is nothing to compare with the Hobart High School Marching band. Leading the band through drills and maneuvers in style was this year’s drum major, Eugene Reisinger. Football fans were pleasantly entertained by the clever half- time programs that the band presented. One of these shows included the 1955 song-hit, “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” drums and all. For the first time in three years the marching band entered the marching contest, that was held this year at Merrillv ille high school. Living up to their reputation as a top-notch, all-round band, they brought home a first. Strutting his stuff in the traditional white uniform is Gene Reisinger, Hobart high’s drum major. The problem is to stay in step, make sure your cap light is on, and he in the right place at the right time. They can do it! First Row: Connie Bemis, Janet Fleming, Ann McCasland, Cleo Cope, Carol Shannon, Virginia Niehols. Second Row: Carmen Montes, Bess Larson, Donna Shannon, Lois Erwin, Judy Boyd, Linda Rice. Third Row: Evan Young, David Dickson, Bob Gravel, Jim Fleming, Jack Field. Fourth Row: Larry Young, Lathen Mills, Lewis Hill, Bill Chenoweth, Howard Black, Clyde Metz. A Cappella Choir Improves Upon Past Fine Record The A Cappella choir was somewhat smaller this year as compared to previous seasons, but people have been known to say that nice things do come in small packages. Under the skilled direction of Mr. Gene Simons and aided by numerous early morning sectional rehearsals, the choir gave many splendid performances. Along with all of the changes that each new year brings came a pleasant addition to the choir, a student director. The student chosen to fill this position was Virginia Nichols, who, by the w ' ay, has been singing with the choir four years. This year the Christmas concert was held in the Lutheran School auditorium. The number of people in attendance was a record high of 700. Lighter holiday music was presented the first half and Handel’s inspirational “Messiah” was sung for the second half. This long-time Christmas favorite was done by members of the A Cappella choir and the community chorus. The choir’s successful year was high-lighted by a two-day tour in April, and the season was climaxed by their annual spring concert on Sunday, April 22. A few of the favorite numbers presented this year were: “I Hear A Voice A Prayin’,” “Alleluia,” and “The New Ash- molean March.” Remember? Always hard at work are Mr. Gene Simons, di- rector, and Carol Shannon, accompanist. Carol also accompanies the vocal trio and octet. First Row: Jackie Moon, Margie Blanchard, Karen Kienly, Patsy Farrell, Bonnie Scharbach, Myrna Eikenhary. Second Row: Nancy Halsted, Arden Lee Campbell, Janet Erwin, Nancy Osborn. Sharon Hanson, Sally Herrick, Jane Hawke. Third Row: Boh Behrends, Dave Johnson, Jerry Beach, Bill Sommers, Larry Killingsworth. Fourth Row: Tim Wood. Dan Swynenberg, Jim Ehr- hardt, Jack Jackson, James Kvle. Not Shown: Betty Stephens, Mary Murray. The girls ' trio, consisting of Sharon Hanson, Bess Lar- son, and Jackie Moon, enjoy singing together as much as their audiences enjoy listening to them. A first division rating at the district contest proves this fact. Jane Hawke, Virginia Nichols, Donna Shannon, Janet Fleming, Jim Fleming, Jack Field, Dave Johnson, and Jack Jackson are the members of the vocal octet. First Row: Barbara Prusinski, Mary Ann Brush, Freda Riddle, Virginia Vargas, Barbara Flatt. Artha Seberger, Nita Rose May, Shirley Trial, Helen Thyen, Pat Saynak, Judy Mohrs, Rose Lee Ewigleben, Sue Epperson, Second Row: Bette Edwards, Carol Downey, Linda Gilbert, Irene Broda, Nancy Bryan, Jean Schoppa, Joy Casey, Mary Peterson, Dot Saynak, Sally Kuckuck, Jane. Beatty, Katherine Sheehy, Pat Mulcahey. Third Row : Pat Leonard, Judy Zimmerman, Dawn Landes, Jo Ann Evanoff, Sally Chaney, Sandy Mills, Delores Kramer, Jeanine Bailey, Judy McClain, Janet Neitzel, Linda Skees. Kathleen Olson, Libby Furnish, Dolly Tsaerios. Fou rth Row : Carole Hughes, Karen Skudlark, Pat Carr, Jan Greene, Cecelia Fleck, Pat Dooling, Phyllis Gibson, Diana Zimmerman, Kathy Everett, Judy Granzow, Ella Northey, Janet Blackburn, Sharon Bartos, Regina Evans, Nancy Schoonover. Not Shown: Judy Anderson, Pauline Thomason, Leila Nelson, Mickey Wojnaroski. Girls ' Glee Clubs Perform The Girls’ Sextet, Judy Zimmerman, Pat Leonard, Sandy King, Carole Hughes, Sharon Bartos and Kay Burke, are an added attraction to the glee clubs this year. Kay Burke and Carole Hughes have been of great assistance to Mrs. Willson, director of the Girls’ Glee clubs. Kay on the left, accompanies the fourth hour class and Carole, on the right, acompanies the third hour class. First Row: Joan Hickman, Phyllis Wood, Doris La Baw, Carolyn Groomer, Twyla Van Vleet, Carolynn Lovall, June Sears, Nancy Kozyra, Janet Williamson, Mary Sue Miscko, Jeannie Chandler. Second Row: Rita Wingard, Bonnie Ihomas, Jean Sutton, Marie Santucci, Kay Burke, Janice Millus, Joan Addison, Sandra King, Bonnie Cushing, Nell McLaughlin, Carol Pugh, Helen Phillips. Third Row: Mary Alexander, Marion Fraseck, Vivian Selby, Beverly Granzow, Carol Arnold, Marjorie Gunderson, Judy Sanovv, Melissa Ritenour, Charlene Moore, Bonnie Northey, Glenda Swanson. Fourth Row: Beth Vargo, Pat Wierzorek, Barbara Pawlicki, Karen Killens, Halina Subartowicz, Violet Kolczak, Joyce David, Jean Heavilin, Ann Simpson, Susan Mason, Carolyn Ball, Lillian Hahn, Jean Westerlund. Not Shown: Beverly Teel, Geraldine Gymrek. Bonnie Van Keller. Often During Busy First Year Nothing is lovelier than a large well trained choir of girls’ voices. For per- formances Mrs. Alice Willson, di- rector of both Girls’ Glee clubs, com- bined the third and fourth hour classes to make a grand total of 110 voices. Kay Burke and Carole Hughes ac- company the various selections. At the annual Christmas concert, “Music For Christmas,” the Glee club presented several delightful numbers, one very popular selection by Lelfoy Anderson, “Sleigh Ride.” At the Easter convocation the girls sang several re- ligious numbers. The club ended its first year by singing at the annual spring concert April 22nd. Another sextet, The Cecilians, includes Marion Fraseck, Joan Addison, Jean Schoppa, Melissa Ritenour, and Charlotte Banker. First Row: Mary Cortese, accompanist, Jim Franko, Sanford Panghurn, Ronnie Kelly, Ray Marconi, Russ Elisha. Second Row: Tom Welch, Tim Kopacsy, Gilbert Tarbutton, Curtis Wilson, Jerry Dooling. Third Row: David Fleming, John 1 archala, Larry Goodrich, Ronald Mishek, Tim Mitchell, Ted Bugay, Frank Trtisky. Fourth Row: Boh Shepard,, Bob Malott, Reba Dugger, Frank Overturf, Dick Anderson, John Malmquist, 1 .arry Smith. Boys ' Glee Club Organizes Again Something a little different was attempted this year in the choral department. Chorus classes were dropped, and three glee clubs were added. All of these glee clubs were ex- cellent performing groups. Their performances relieved the pressure that w ' ould have normally fallen on the A Cappella choir. Of the three, one was a boys’ group. These 27 boys were under the guidance and direction of Mr. Gene Simons, also director of the A Cappella choir. The boys worked one hour five days a week. This rehearsal time prepared them for performances at a number of convocations. Mary Cortese ac- companied the Boys Glee club. Here are some of the selec- tions the boys sang — “Climbing up the Mountain,” a spiri- tual; “All Through the Night,” “Oh, Marv, Don’t You Weep.” Mr. Simons had a definite idea in mind when he or- ganized the glee clubs. He planned for the three groups to serve as a feeder to the main choir; thus in years to come Hobart will see a better and more experienced A Cappella choir. Mr. Simons has said so often, “A choir doesn’t reach a point and maintain that level, it either goes on or slides back down.” Directing the Boys’ Glee club, Mr. Gene Simons presents a familiar picture to all music students. First Row: Betty Davis, Patsy Farrell, Gail JollifI, Barbara Cisman, Arden Lee Campbell, Jackie Moon, Elsie Shipley, Joyce Anderson, Jane Hawke, Sally Herrick, Nancy Zakzewski, Ruth Pinkerton, Jackie Peterson. Second Row: Eugene Hop- kins, Connie Clingan, Janet Schmelter, Mary Lee Phillips, Dave Johnson, Jim Moody, Jim Helm, Dave Wilson, Eugene Reisinger, Richard Berg, Virginia Nichols, Sharon Downey, Carol Shannon, Jon Ewigleben. National Honor Society Has Busy Year It is truly an honor to belong to the Na- tional Honor Society. Every member has been rated high in each of these quali- ties: leadership, scholarship, character, and service. This year’s members found it a respon- sibility as well as an honor. Since N. H. S. is also a service club, its members found themselves busy figuring junior and senior averages, preparing for the annual Spa- ghetti supper, organizing a spring induc- tion, and awarding honor roll certificates. Even though it was a little difficult to get the whole group together and there was some trouble collecting dues, it was a w ' onderful and memorable year for every member. Mmm ! Good ! At least it had better be. Carol Shannon, Jackie Moon, and Richard Berg were a few of the chefs for the anual N.H.S. Spaghetti supper, honoring students who maintained B averages throughout the entire first semester. FIRST SEMESTER EDITORIAL STAFF— Seated: Bill Ledyard, sports editor; Judy Baillargeon, feature writer; Bonnie Seharbaeh, advertising manager: Mike McHugh, sports writer. Standing; Jerry Beach, feature writer; Eugene Hopkins, feature editor; Bill Heuring, feature writer. ARDEN LEE CAMPBELL, first semester editor-in- chief of the Ho-Hi Life. Arden was named alternate for the $150 Journalism Institute scholarship at Indiana university last summer and is a member of the Quill and Scroll society. What is behind one issue of the Ho-Hi Life? The editors and reporters, under the guidance of Miss Helen Hinshaw, have all worked diligently together to put out the paper every three weeks under all circumstances and conditions. FIRST SEMESTER REPORTERS— Seated: Elizabeth Kaplon, Myrna Eikenbary, Pat Hancock, Harley De Leurere. Standing: Janet Scott, Janet Schmelter, Barbara Cisman. Ho-Hi Life is Bigger and To publish an eight page paper is not an easy task. To start things ro lling there must be news, of which Hobart high always has plenty. More important is the job of hunting up this news and putting it into written form — the job of the reporters. FIRST SEMESTER REPORTERS— Seated: Sharon Glynn, Nora Paekham, Alice Johnston, Violet Guess. Standing: Pat Mills, Glen Mulholland, Jan Greene. EUGENE HOPKINS, second semester editor-in- chief, has competently led the Ho-Hi Life staff for the last five issues of the paper. For his superior work he was made a member of the Quill and Scroll society, honorary journalism organization. SECOND SEMESTER EDITORIAL STAFF — Seated : Pat Mills, circulation manager: Janet Schmelter, business manager: Bonnie Scharbach, feature editor. Standing: Larry Schaefer, news editor; Dan jSwynenberg, advertising manager; Bill Ledyard, sports editor. Better than Ever Before After the news has been typed, it goes through the thorough hands of the copyreader into those of the editors, who then plan their dummies. Oh, but this is not all! From there it travels to the printers, along with pictures, ad copy, and the dummy, which is the actual plan of the paper. The printers set the news in type and then run the papers off. Now they are sent back to Hobart where the staff folds and distributes them to you — the reader. Yes, much goes on behind the scenes to bring you just one issue of the Ho-Hi Life. SECOND SEMESTER REPORTERS— Seated: Elizabeth Kap- SECOND SEMESTER REPORTERS— Seated: Jerry Beach, Ion, Myrna Eikenbary, Sharon Glynn, Harley DeLeurere. Stand- Jerry Hahney, Alice Johnston, Pat Hancock. Standing: Ronald ing: Jan Scott, Nora Packham, Jan Greene, Barbara Cisman Budzielek, Glen Mulholland, David Haynes. SALLY HERRICK, editor-in-chief, and JOYCE ANDERSON, business manager of the yearbook, have learned it takes a great deal of time and effort to put a yearbook together. Sally and Joyce have worked with perserverance to make this year ' s annual a big success. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS EDITORS — Seated: Jane Hawke, activities edi- tor; Nancy Osborn, Myrna Eikenbary, and Marge Flanigan, activities assistant editors. Standing: Carol Shannon, events editor; Martha Bone, Rosemarie Morganelli, and Cleo Cope, events assistant editors. Big Staff . . . Big Job . . . A yearbook is meant to bring back many memories as you look through its pages. As you turn its pages — these memories, mostly happy and some, perhaps, sad, are called to mind and SENIOR AND UNDERCLASS EDITORS— Seated; Mary- ann Brush, underclass assistant editor; Pat Mills and Sue Epper- son, senior assistant editors. Standing: Nancy Zakzewski, underclass editor: Janet Scott and Pat Hancock, underclass assistant editors. Not shown: Zeta Wittman, senior editor. linger awhile as a remembrance of your high school years. Hobart Memories has been planned this year by the largest staff ever — 57 members. They have worked in- COPY AND FACULTY EDITORS— Seated : Mary Lee Phillips, copy editor: Pat Bielewicz and Helen Predmore, copy assistant editors. Standing: Patsy Farrell, faculty editor; Frances Mazepa and Mary Beth Stonebraker, faculty assistant editors. Not shown: Karen Downey, copy assistant editor. ART AND PICTURE EDITORS— Seated: Rose Lee Ewigle- ben, art editor: Dave Mergl and Dan Swynenberg, art assistant editors. Standing: Virginia Niehols, pieture editor; Jan Greene and Linda Rice, assistant picture editors. Not shown: Sharon Hanson, art editor. Big Worries . . . Big Book! dustriously all year to finish it. While the business managers handled the money end of the yearbook, the editors were busy putting it to- BUSINESS SETAFF — Seated: Barbara Chirila, Fritz Buchti, Sue Quinlan. Standing: Pat Leonard, Barbara Flatt, Carol Arnold. SPORTS EDITORS — Seated: Arden Lee Campbell, girls ' sports editor: Sally Kuckuek, girls’ sports assistant editor: Jim Moody, sports editor. Standing: Dave Johnson, sports editor: Dirk Gross and Don Koons, sports assistant editors. Not shown: Dave Wilson, sports editor: Bill Sommers, sports assitant editor. gether and getting it ready to hand out to you by the end of the year at the annual yearbook signature party. They hope you enjoy the result of their long months of work. PHOTOGRAPHERS — Seated: Bob Marszalek, Bill Matan, Frank Overturf. Standing: Bob Behrends, Frank Mitchell, Ronald Wignall. The student council keeps these two busy all year ' round. Here Jan Greene, clerk-treasurer, and Mayor Fritz Ruchti are going over the council minutes from the previous meeting. They can both he proud of a job well done. Practicing using the public address system are Sharon Hanson, Jim Helm, Gloria Callaway, Jackie Moon, and Janice Eaton. These student council members took over the job of reading the morning announcements during the last semester of school. Student Council Our student government, headed by Mayor Fritz Ruchti and Clerk- Treasurer Jan Greene, has done much this past year to benefit Hobart high school. After a climatic week of campaigning, the student council settled down to business by selecting hallguards, finishing payment on the play court, and organizing the leadership conference. They also sponsored the Talent show, Senior day, and Dress-Up day, besides setting up a student traffic court and conducting a contest for a design for a school flag. Perhaps the most important project was their part in planning the new high school. First Row: Janet Fleming, Judy Mohrs, Barbara Prusinski, Mary Ann Brush, Pat Hancock, Elaine Plotkin, Jerilynne Layer, Gloria Callaway, Janice Eaton, Sharon Hanson, Joyce Anderson, Wallie Ahlgrim. Second row: Connie Bemis, Sally Kuckuck, Donna Mitchell, Jan Greene, Diane Zimmerman, Jocelyn Hahn, Claudia Quinlan, Vera Storey, Jackie Moon, Sandra Mills, Mary Lou Stephens, Nancy Zakzewski, Glenda Swanson. Third Row r : Bud Toering, Jack Jackson, Ronnie Budzielek, Bruce Phillips, Eugene Hopkins, Martin Dujmovich, Jon Ewigleben, John Houston, Jerry Malott, Bill Heuring, Bill Sommers. Fourth Row: David Dickson, Russ Walk, Fritz Ruchti, Wayne Pavel, Tim Wood, Bill Aitken, Jim Helm, Gene Davis, Ronald Johnson, Gordon Ander- son, Kenneth Schroeder. Not Shown: Jack Greene, Peggy Wilson, Stewart Kraft, Barbara Gilbert. Boosting each of the athletic teams, sponsoring a dance, and making posters and pom-poms were some of the varied activities of this energetic club. Basketball pep sessions were often enlivened by short skits presented by the Boosters. Thanks to them also for the bonfire and snake dance before the homecoming game and the only home basketball game festivities. These events w ' ere very successful and possibly will become two more traditions at Hobart high. “Lets go, lets go, lets really go.’ yell the energetie members of the Booster Club as they eheer the Briekies of H.H.S. on to victory. Boosters Club Another victory and the victory bell is rung by Barbara Cisman, Barbara Bergeson, Judy Mohrs, Carmen Montes, vice-president of Booster Club, Judy Sotak, Mary Lee Phillips, Booster club president, Cleo ( ' ope, treasurer, and Connie Clingan, secretary. “Yohan says . . . Beat East Gary! Rene Distell, Mary Lee Phillips, Betty Stephens, and Barbara Cisman are hanging a banner to boost the Brickies during the Sectionals. Bi-Phy-Chem Gary Towner and Ronnie Clark dem- onstrate their short-wave radio set. These hoys entered their project in the local Science fair and won a second place in the physics division. Members of the Science club may participate in local, state and national Science fairs each year, submitting projects that they have made. Biology, chemistry, and physics are studied by the members, who also enjoy movies on inventions, scientific projects, minerals and many other interesting topics. If you have ever attended a Assuming the leadership of the Science club this year hasn’t been an easy task. Dave Johnson, president: Eugene Hopkins, treasurer; and Sue Quinlan have done a praise-worthy job. Bruce Lambert displays his bottled garden which won him a third place in the biology division in the local Science fair. Mary Beth Stonebraker won a first prize in the Special Division in the local Science fair with her Hiker’s Helper. Mary Beth observes a bird ' s nest through the sights of her Hiker’s Helper. Sponsors Local Science Fair This exhibit may be confus- ng to many, but not to Eu- :ene Hopkins. Eugene entered is project in the local Science air and received a first in he physics division. His xhibit shows and explains leon, fluorescent, and in- andescent lighting. Meet Susie, the human skeleton. Judy Brown, Rayola Dees, and Jackie Bixler introduce us to one of the more different exhibits viewed by the Science Club. Science fair, you have witnessed the many exciting projects and re- search papers that are displayed. This year’s fair proved to be one of the best, with over thirty proj- ects entered. A senior student was presented a Science Award of $25 this year. The selection was made on the basis of a scientific essay, previous interest, and research in the fields of math and science. Steve Bice shows his exhibit of the arthropod which he entered in the local Science fair. Models of an ant and a tarantula with their parts labeled are fastened to the poster. DEBUTEENS COUNCIL MEMBERS First Row: Connie Bemis, Mary Ann Brush, Karen Ward, Mary Martin, Elaine Bielewich, Carol Kane. Second Row: Martha Bone, Susan Shone, Marilyn Graham, Patty Evans, Vera Storey, Darlene Fiorantin. Third Row: Betty Edgington, Judy Boyd, Carolyn Martin, Nancy Kozyra, Janet Neitzel, Virginia Nichols. Fourth Row: Jan Greene, Pat Mills, Rosalind Boughamer, Sharon Downey, Margie Blanchard, Jackie Moon. Fifth Row r : Claudia Quinlan, Jocelyn Hahn, Janet Schmelter, Marian Prihoda, Marge Flanigan, Mrs. Shone. Not Shown: Sue Sempf. Ruth Smith, Carol Diener, Etta Griffith. Seven Debuteens Clubs One of the many functions of the Debuteens is to raise funds for different charity drives. These include the Cancer and the Polio drives. The Debuteens also sponsored a Bundle drive, during which they collected bundles of clothes for needy people of this region. A few of their fund raising projects are the Mother and Daughter Tea and Style show, where the Debuteens modeled some of the latest spring fashions. They also sold carnations on Carna- tion day and sold Buzz Books, which come in very handy. One of the most popular of the Debuteens’ activities this year, was the semi-formal, held at the Croation center in Gary. This was the first year the semi-formal was held away from the school. The theme of the semi-formal was “Sea of Dreams.” The Debuteens also sponsored a roller-skating party and an after-game dance. A marvelous job has been done by these Debuteens Council executive officers this year: Virginia Nichols, president; Janet Schmelter, treasurer; Jackie Moon, secretary; Susan Shone, sopho- more vice-president: and Jan Greene, junior vice-president. Much preparation is needed before a style show to insure success. Trying on outfits to be modeled in the Debuteen style show are Jocelyn Hahn, Arden Campbell, and Sue Remus. Provide — ♦ charity projects ♦ social activities ♦ school service Sue Quinlan, Carolyn Johnson, Susan Shone and Joyce Griesel remind us of Carnation day, a big day for everyone. It means not only Dress- Up Day but also the first day of spring and a chance to buy a carnation and contribute to the Cancer Fund. Unusual? You can say that again! The Hat Hop spon- sored by the Debuteens came close to outdoing the Easter Parade. These winners are Faye Burgess, Diane Zimmer- man, Wanda Owens, Delores Kramer, Gerry Kopko, Bill Remus, Virginia Nichol, Kenny Schroeder, and Vera Storey. Checking over the minutes are these fourth hour officers of the newly organized Boys’ club: Boh Davis, president; Dave Mergl, vice-president; and Howard Black, secretary. Boys’ Clubs The Boys’ club is made up of boys that are interested in differ- ent sports. The main project of the club is watching movies on sports. The members are making plans to have a target ra nge along with a rifle team. Although this is the first year that this club has been organized, it has advanced rapidly and has big plans for expansion in the future. This must be the way William Tell did it. Jim Helm demonstrates as Chuck Hyde, Bill Remus, and Larry Van Loon watch. These members of Boys’ club enjoy varied hobbies, archery being one. “Now once upon a time . . This is heard many a time by the kinder- garten class in the Christian church. Jackie Moon, F.T.A. member, enjoys teaching this class, as you can well see. The main purpose of the Future Teachers of America is to help its members explore the profession of teaching hy providing them with opportunities to assist and substi- tute for various teachers in the Hobart school system. The Hobart chapter of the F.T.A. is one of the few to send future teachers into schools for retarded children. It also has one of the most extensive programs in Indiana. This is the first year that F.T.A. members have been offered scholastic credit for their willing work on all three school levels. F. T. A. Two senior F.T.A. members, Patsy Farrell, president, and Nancy Zakzewski, secretary, seem determined to teach these youngsters something about the European continent. Many times have we found Eugene Hopkins taking over a class for a high school teacher as a part of the F.T.A. program. Checking out new books is another job handled by Librarian members. This is being done efficiently by Margaret Cisman. Delores Kramer, and Carol Melnyk. Thespians Club Thespis was a Greek actor and reputed inventor of Greek tragedy. From the name of this noted man we have derived the word Thespians, meaning actors. The Thespian group is a number of students interested in the techniques of acting and the theater. Mrs. Demmon re- organized and sponsored the club this year. Ope of their activities was to see “Teahouse of the August Moon” starring Burgess Meredith. Lib rarians Club A few of the many activities of the Libra- rians are making book markers and decorations for the school library. The Librarians work in the library check- ing out hooks and keeping the books in order and good condition. They also are in charge of the magazines and papers, keeping them neat and in place. This year the Librarians sponsored a dance. Ella Northey and Nita Rose May patch up some well worn magazines in the library. Grease paint galore! Thespian members like to try their hand at fixing make-up as well as acting. Janet Erwin and Karen Kienly look on as Bonnie Schaibach starts to work on Lewis Hill and Ray Daves. Pouring over theater magazines are these members of Thespians: Mary Murray, secretary; Karen Kienly, president; Judy Brown, Sharon Bartos, Joyce Anderson, members; and Bill Heuring, treasurer. Audio-Visual Club Members of the Audio-Visual Club are pretty popular. You can understand this when you see the faces of the students light up when a member of this club walks into class with a movie and projector and starts to prepare to show a film. The boys are kept busy showing movies, scheduling projectors, fixing films that might have been broken while they were being shown and ordering films that are to be shown. Bob Striker and Harry Sink perform one of the tasks of the Audio-Visual dub — splicing film. As visual education has become more and more popular in the school system, the members of the Audio-Visual club have become busier and busier. Here John Blair and Bob Striker set up for one of the many movies shown at Hobart high. Ushe rs Club The main purpose of the Ushers Club is to show you to a seat at a convo or during a basketball or football game. The Ushers Club was formed two years ago, and does a very useful service for the school. These are a few of the smiling faces you are always able to find at the home games. They belong to Kenny Schroeder, Herb Peterson, and Dave Mergl, members of the Ushers Cluh, who help you to your seats. Pausing between the many duties of the Usher’s club are Dave Mergl, Tom Mole and Jon Ewigleben, three of the boys who aid spectators in finding places to sit at school events. These Latin Club members seem to be enjoying the main course at the pizza party. The main course, of course, was pizza with Pepsi as a side dish. Spanish Club The major aim of the Spanish club is to have fun while learning more about Spanish ways and customs, thus creating interest in the subject of Spanish and Spanish-speaking regions of the world. Besides their annual picnic, the club gave a skit for the P.T.A. and made a trip into Chicago to a Spanish restaurant. Latin Club Hearing more about Rome and Roman customs helps Latin club members with their study of the language. Among their activities this years were the yearly party celebrating the “Saturnalia.” a pizza party, and one honoring those going to Indiana University for the state contest. The play “The Golden Apple” was a main attrac- tion at the Latin Club’s Christmas party. These mem- bers of the cast are Martha Bone, Halina Subartowicz, Carol Diener, Bruce Hunsicker, and Jack LaFevre. Jackie Peterson, Loren Nibbe, Paul Bartz, and Irene Vasil appear to be enjoying their meal. This trip to a Spanish Restaurant in Chicago is one of the projects planned by the Spanish Club. Larry Young, vice president, shows Irene Vasil, treasurer, and Darlene Fiorentin, secretary, the Spanish Club ' s most popular country. F.B.L.A. Club Future Business Leaders of America is still a fairly new club, but it is growing rapidly each year. The main purpose of the club is to acquaint the members with the main principles of different types of business. At a spelling bee sponsored by the F.B.L.A. Sandra Jones walked away with top honors, qualifying herself for the state contest to try her skill against the state’s best spellers. Sandra spelled her way to third place, giv- ing herself the possible chance to spell in the nationwide Spelling Bee. Frances Mazepa, Coy Dillon, and Sandy Jones are studying diligently for the Spelling Bee taking place at the F.B.L.A. Convention to he held at Ball State College, Muncie. Sandy Jones, winner of the F.B.L.A. Spelling Bee, is presented with the book, 20,000 WORDS, by Coy Dillon, president. Looking on are Jackie Moon, secretary; Warren Johnson and Patsy Farrell, members and Frances Mazepa, treasurer. Sandy is also F.B.L.A. recorder. F. H.A. Club The club is made up of a group of girls that are build- ing up their hope chests, so to speak, for sometime in the not-so-far future. These girls learn the responsibilities and problems of being a w ife and mother. At their meetings, these girls have friendly discussions about homemakers’ problems to acquaint themselves with the responsibilities of the future. Alberta Varga shows Ann McCasland, secretary-treasurer, the painstaking work that goes into the art of crocheting, one of the many skills learned by the Future Homemakers of America. Janean Taylor, president, gives Linda Rice, parlia- mentarian, a few helpful hints, as Linda works on one of the projects she is making for the Future Homemakers of America. s p o R T S Teamwork must be one of our cake’s main ingredients, and one place it shows up most is in sports. Whether it be foot- ball, cross country, basketball, track, baseball, or golf, we’d never have a winning season without teamwork. The coach can teach the rules and fundamentals, but without individuals working together to make one team, there’s never a chance of winning. The chef’s masterpiece would crumble and fall apart. For the TD, a man must carry the ball over the line, but without others to block and tackle for him, he couldn’t gain a yard. In basketball, in track, in baseball, in all other sports — it’s the teamwork that holds the cake together. The chef knew what he was doing when his recipe called for teamwork, a vital ingredient of the masterpiece. “It’s the kids that can make the difference.” 1955 VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: Jim Schmidt, Gene Kovel, Jim Kyle, Ronald Mishek, Larry Gresser, Butch Mackey, Ray Marconi, Gilbert Tarbutton, Hick Peterson, Vic Boughamer, Jim Moore, Steve Furnish, George Ewing, Howard Black. Second Row : Coach Deal, John Overdeck, Dick Gerlick, Boh Wronko, Dick Gross, John Dzuihla, Tom Taylor, Boh (’.ravel, Wayne Pavel, Fritz Rutchi. Jack Greene, Bill Matan, Gene Davis, Scott Wilson, George Swetkey, Skip Reese, Coach Meier. Third Row : Dave Haynes, Ronnie Ritter, Martin Dujmo- vich, Tim Mitchell, Dave Wilson, Lyle Hatten,Tom Kerr. John Malmquist, Dean Eickstead, Bill Aitken, Dick Anderson, Ted Bugay. Ronald Johnson, Boh Houston, Boh Millus. Bricki.es Hobart Brickies opened this season with a new and much tougher schedule, facing many teams they had not played before. They were all anxiously awaiting the starling of the 1956 football season. In the opening game with Whiting, the Brickies, with some fancy stepping backs and a good defensive line, looked very promising as they defeated the Oilers 12 to 0. The following week they went over to play the highly rated Golden Tornado of Gary Emerson a very even game, with the Brickies defensive play being out- standing. Both teams had two or three good opportuni- ties to score but failed to get across that double strip. The Brickies drew first blood when Jack Greene scored on a beautifully executed screen play, but this was called back on the claim that Jack had stepped out of bounds on the 25 yard line. Late in the game Emerson pushed across a touchdown and the final score was 6 to 0 Emerson. One week later the Brickies still disappointed over their defeat by Emerson, traveled to Griffith. They could do no wrong, scoring four touchdowns and three extra points and holding the hapless Griffith Panthers to only one touchdown, and that one coming near the end of the game. The final score was 27 to 6, Brickies. The Hobart eleven played hosts to Gary Roosevelt the next Friday. This game along with the Hammond Find Independent Play Bishop Noll game, and the East Chicago Roosevelt game proved disastrous for the Brickies, 14-6. Our last win of the season came when the Brickies out-fought undefeated Bulldogs of Crown Point. The Brickies blocking and tackling offensive team was much better that night and they looked really sharp, taking the win 12-0. Hobart could only manage a tie against the keyed- up Pirates of Merrillville with each team getting two touchdow ' ns and one extra point, 13-13. The game with Hammond Morton was honor night for the seniors, with each receiving a gold medal from the Booster Club. The team had a fairly good night, getting off some very pretty plays, but it just wasn’t enough as Morton defeated us by a score of 7 to 26. To close out the season the Brickies went on an overnight trip to play Bloomington high school. The hospitality shown to the Brickies was very pleasant and the whole trip was successful except for one thing. The Brickies lost! Bloomington was getting revenge 12-6 for the loss given to them the previous year. The season as a whole was mediocre with the Brickies winning 3, losing 6, and trying. But with each new game the boys gained a little more experience, not only in football, but in training of character and sports- manship, and learning a lot through the year’s efforts. Wayne Pavel and Fritz Rutchi. co-captains of the 1955 grid squad, stop to discuss the season ' s results before starting one of their last practice sessions. Their encouragement, even when the team was losing, made these two guys respected and well-liked by all their team-mates. Toug her Hobart 12 Whiting 0 Hobart 0 Emerson 6 Hobart 27 Griffith 6 Hobart 6 Gary Roosevelt 14 Hobart 12 Crown Point 0 Hobart 7 Bishop Noll 35 Hobart 13 Merrillville 13 Hobart 7 E. C. Roosevelt 34 Hobart 7 Morton 26 Hobart 6 Bloomington 12 Home Games Total Points Scored Hobart 97 Opponents 1 -1-8 These are the senior lettermen for 1956. Martin Dujmovich, Bill Aitken, Dave Wilson, Jack Greene, Ray Mar- coni, Wayne Pavel, Fritz Rutchi, and John Malmquist look like a very en- thusiastic bunch. Shown here is Dean Eickstead about to gather in a long punt, as defensive fullback Wayne Pavel gets set to throw a key block on an oncoming Bishop Noll end. 1955 RESERVE FOOTBALL SQUAD First How: Jim Kyle, Dwain Crisp, George Harhison, Walter Bielewicz, Tom Gallagher, Hob Bell, Charles Walker, Ronald Ranus, Jerry Deuberry, Bob Hajtovik, Ray Averill, Coach Ed Stewart. Second Row : Jim Herrick, John Houston, John Johnson, Stan Okoski, Harold Scott, Dick Marszalek, John Ruckavina, Art Peterson, Bob Boswell, John Link, Tony Grasa. Third Row : Bill Fennessy, Bill Ondrovich, John Stephens, Steve Roper, Bill Lundy, Jack Overturf, Ray Flanigan, Ronald Johnson, Gill Tarbutton, Tom Welch, Gene Torin. 1955 Gridiron Action Sonny Pavel (12) is brought down by a host of Bishop Noll tacklers as he hulls his way up the middle for a first down. It looks as if the referee is about to do a swan dive as he watches defensive halfback. Jack Greene, force the Grown Point Bulldog out of hounds. Good covey tackling was predominant in the Brickie defense this year. Dean Eickstead, with two unidentified Brickies, brings down the hall carrier in the Crown Point game. Coming up fast to make sure is Martin Dujmovich (82). Mike McHugh. Bruce Hunsicker. Bill Ledyard, Jerry Hoo- ting, and Glen Smith could he found in the locker room any night before and after the games as they kept things running smoothly behind the scenes. Keeping the equipment in good condition for the varsity squad and staying after practice to clean the locker room were only two of their many jolts. Little Kay Marconi vainly struggles for yardage as two Bishop Noll players bring him down. Well known for his long runs, here Jack Greene, speedster halfback for Hobart, gains 12 yards before being brought down hv Grown Point Bulldogs. 1955-56 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD First Row: Dick Cross. Chuck Dallas. Dick Anderson. Jim Moody. Stewart Kraft, Lewis Hill. Second Rom : Dave Wilson. Jim aiiilorplollgli. Dan Meres. Dean Kiekstead. Alton I’nwell. Coach Floyd Davis. ■ As statisticians Scott W ilson and Herb Johnson add the stand- ings of the team together, managers Dave Dinsmore, Richard Berg, and Tn ril Harms look on and give their opinions, making sore no mistakes are made by the mathematicians. 16 Away Games - - The Brickies displayed far more enthusiasm and skill this season than a year ago, while win- ning six out of eighteen games. A .333 percentage doesn ' t sound very high at first reading; however, when we recall that the team had to play on the opponent ' s floor in every game but one, the season can ' t he classed as too poor a campaign. Athletic teams play games on a home-to-home basis. In basketball this means nine games away and nine at home. Most coaches and teams expect to — and do — win regularly at home. The boys hit, run, pass, and function better. They not only are in the friendly confines of their home court, but also they are cheered on by a friendly and highly enthusiastic home crowd. We like to think that if the Brickies could have, accordingly, played such a home schedule with the personnel we had this year, then the Purple and Gold would have enjoyed a more prosperous season. All in all. we can be quite proud of our boys. Their spirit was always tremendous and they never gave up. Playing under an adverse situation, they received fine compliments for their attitudes, floor behavior, and fine sportsmanship. - - Only Lowell Here! 1955-56 BASKETBALL RESULTS Hobart 56 Hobart 44 74 Hobart 85 Gary Edison 52 Hobart 40 48 Hobart 59 57 CROWN POINT TOURNEY HOBART 80 ... CROWN POINT 60 HOBART 55 ... MERRILLVILLE 71 Hobart 54 Merrillville 57 Hobart 50 61 Hobart 78 58 Hobart 61 Wirt 49 Hobart 48 68 Hobart 68 49 Hobart 49 61 Hobart 56 60 Hobart 62 60 Hobart 48 60 Hobart 57 77 Hobart 56 77 SECTIONAL TOURNEY Whose hall will it he? It s a perfect center jump as hip Dan Beres reaches high in the air to match the Valpo center exactly. Jim Moody, number 22, and Chuck Dallas, number 31, are poised for action. The nucleus of this year ' s basketball team — seniors, Lewis Hill, Dave Wilson, Jim Vanderplouph, Dan Beres, Stewart Kraft, and Jim Moody, not shown — are to be commended for their fine sportsmanship and never-ending desire to win. HOBAKT 77 EAST (LADY 84 Practicing before a game, the Brickies show off the warm-up uniforms of navy and gold which were newly acquired this year. The long pants and lined jackets were a great improvement and right in style with other neighboring teams. Chuck Hallas (31), leaps high in the air to score an- other two points for Hobart in the game with Horace Mann. Dean Eickstead (32) looks on as if directing the play. Hardwood Action 1955-56 RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD First Row: Boh Gravel, Jim Moore, George Ewing. Jim Mason, Dick Gross. Second Row : Boh Houston. Dick Anderson, Bob Rambo, Paul Bartz, Bruce Lambert, Coach Paul Throne. Since our home schedule began and ended with a single game, the Booster Club decided the evening should be one of the season ' s highlights. A queen, Judy Sotak, varsity cheerleader, and her court, Bonnie Scharbach and Barbara Cisman, were chosen to reign over the game and after-game dance by the varsity team. Escorting the queen and her court during half-time festivities are varsity players, Jim Moody, Stewart Kraft, and Dan Beres. Dave Wilson shoots one from the corner in our one and only home game of the year against Lowell. We won one hundred percent of our home games by beating Lowell. Dan Beres, number 24. shoots again. Chuck Hallas, number 30. goes charging in for the rebound if by chance Dan misses. VARSITY TRACK SQUAD First Row: Boh Gravel, Mike Drazirh, Scott Wilson, David Howell, Russell Garriott, George Swetkey, Bill Lundy, Terry White, Frank Overturf. Second Row: Don Gilliam, Jack Jackson, Ronald Miles, Russ Walk, Alan Addison, John Malm- The 1956 track team of Rambling Brickies, near- ing the end of one of their most illustrious seasons in history, will long be remembered for their record smashing feats, which practically revised the entire record book of Hobart marks and left their imprint on many meet standards throughout the state. Starting early in March with an indoor schedule which was the most potent in the entire state, the Brickies matched skills with the best track schools in Hoosier- dom and garnered more than their share of gold medals and trophies. Indoor trips took them to the fieldhouses of Notre Dame, Chicago University, Culver Military academy and Indiana university. Opening the outdoor track season on April 10 in Brickie Bowl, the Hammond Morton Governors proved no match for the Ho-Hi athletes, bowing 7514 to 33l £. Next on the list was the Little Five Meet, which found the Brickies victorious for the 16th straight time as they posted 93 points to runnerup Crown Point’s 5014 total. Chesterton Trojan’s proved the next victim of the Brickie gang, the most worthy record of the meet being Russ Garriott’s 58 foot shot-put toss to become Indiana’s first trackman to reach such an achievement. The mark bettered former Brickie Carl Shield’s all- time Indiana effort by one-half inch. On successive Saturdays, the Brickies were returned home champions of the Culver Military Academy Relays and the Delphi Relays. Replacing the Calumet conference meet on the Hobart schedule was the First Annual Hobart Relays, quist. Dean Eickstead, Bob Houston, Jim Moody, Howard Black. Third Row: Coach Throne, Frank Thomas, Ted Talian, Emmet Dorsey, Dan Beres, Chuck Hallas, Stewart Kraft, Bob Marszalek, Coach Kurth. Not Shown: Tim Wood. ‘These Are the Best Boys I scheduled for Saturday, May 5, but delayed until Monday because of heavy rain. The Brickie Crew proved the champions once again as they captured top honors with 881 2 points to runnerup Morton’s 741 j points. John Malmquist with a record 15 seconds for the high hurdles, Stu Kraft with victories in the 105 and 300 yard dashes, Russ Garriott in the shot put, Chuck Hallas in the pole vault, plus winning relay teams consisting of Emmett Dorsey, Dean Eickstead, Tim Wood and Dan Beres in the distance medley and Bob Marszalek, Emmett Dorsey, Chuck Hallas and Stu Kraft in the half-mile relay — all proved trophy winners to get the new Hobart Relays off to a victorious beginning. Going into the final elimination meets of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Brickies were well primed to give an all-out performance to score well in these meets. Leaving the squad via graduating this year will be some of Coach Frank Kurth’s greatest trackmen developed by him in h is sixteen years tenure as track mentor at Hobart. Stu Kraft, honorary captain, and dashman; Emmett Dorsey, dashman; Russ Garriott, shot putter deluxe; John Malmquist, high hurdle spe- cialist; Tim Wood, Dan Beres, Ted Talian and Frank Thomas, a quartet of Hobart’s greatest distance aces; and Jim Moody, capable high jumper, will all be seek- ing honors at some college or university. This group of seniors has truly rewritten the Hobart track and field record book. 1956 TRACK AND FIELD RESULTS INDOOR MEETS: 3 2 56 Notre Dame Fieldhouse: Muncie Central (61), Hobart (45), Indianapolis Shortridge (40). 3 9 56 Culver Fieldhouse: Hobart (60), Culver Military Academy (40). 3 14 56 Chicago Fieldhouse: Hobart (66 2 3), Ham- mond (33 1 3). 3 22 56 Chicago Fieldhouse: Crown Point Invitational First — Hobart (93%), Runnerup — Crown Point (591 4). 3 31 56 Indiana University Fieldhouse: Hoosier Relays, (No team champion) OUTDOOR MEETS: 4 10 56 Hobart (751 4), Hammond Morton (331 4) 4 13 56 Little Five Meet: First — Hobart (93), Run- nerup — Crown Point (501 4). 4 19 56 Hobart (781 4), Chesterton (331 4). 4 22 56 Culver Relays: First — Hobart (851 4), Run- nerup — South Bend Riley (60). 4 24 56 Gary Roosevelt (601 4), Hobart (481 4). 4 28 56 Delphi Relays: First — Hobart (6314), Run- nerup — Lafayette Jefferson (42). 5 1 56 Hobart (79), Valparaiso (30). 5 5 56 Hobart Relays: First — Hobart (881 4), Run- nerup — Hammond Morton (741 4). 5 8 56 Hobart vs. Hammond Clark 5 11 56 IHSAA Sectional (Gary) 5 15 56 Logansport Relays 5 18 56 IHSAA Regional (East Chicago) 5 26 56 IHSAA State Meet (Indianapolis) Stewart Kraft, the fastest man in the history of Hohart high, is seen here breaking the string for another victory. Emmett Dorsey and Bob Marszalek fight it out for second place honors. Mike Drazich, junior , paces seniors Ted Talian and Dan Beres, at the three quarter mark of the mile run on their way for a grand slam victory for Hobart. R-r-r-mph! This mighty roar from big Russ Garriott echoed all over the state of Indiana as the 310 pound giant heaved the 12 pound spheroid 59 feet for an all time state record. Ever Coached’ — Kurth ' — John Malmquist, senior hurdler, shows perfect form as Bob Houston, who has given Whitey ' hot competition all year, breathes down his neck. Jim Moody, senior high jumper, who seemingly is momentarily suspended in air, leaps high above the bar to gain another victory for Hobart. These nine senior track men were the nucleus of Hobart’s Dorsey, Russell Garriott, Dan Beres. Jim Moody, Franklin 1956 track team — Tim Wood, John Malmquist, Emmett Thomas, Ted Talian, and Stewart Kraft. RESERVE TRACK SQUAD First Row: Bob Bans, Jim Moore, Dirk Marszalek, Jack Overturf, Bill Silko. John Molnar, Dwain Crisp, Steve Pritchard, Jim Mason. Second Row : John Houston, John Rukavina, Dale Dan Beres, Hobart ' s distance man, who ran a record 4:43 mile, approaches the finish line way ahead of his nearest op- ponent for another Hobart victory. Beach. Kenny Braggs. Chuck Vigland, Bill Lane, Dave Jordon. John Johnson. Third Row : Buddy Klein. Bill Onrfrovirh. Ma Kozvra. Wendell Claxton. Clyde Metz. David Luck. Chuck Hallas, junior pole vaulter, soars high over the bar trying to better Jim Johnston ' s state record. 1955 CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD First Row: Don Gilliam, manager, Ronnie Miles, Don Han- cock, A1 Powell, Mike Drazich, Coach Frank Kurth. Second Row: Jim Moody, Tim Wood, Dan Beres, Stewart Kraft, Frank- lin Thomas, Ted Talian. Third Row: Steve Pritchard, Larry Pardus, Russ Walk, Jim Mason. Dennis Robinson, Dick More- house. Fourth Row : Joel Rukavina. Dale Beach, Max Kozyra. Dave Dinsmore, Dave Jordon. Bill Klindt. Fifth Row : Ralph Bowles, Boh Rans. Clyde Metz. Brickie Harriers Place Second in State Romping over all opposition in the Calumet area by lop-sided victories and climaxing the season with a second place finish in the 10th Annual Indiana High School State Championship meet, the 1955 edition of Hobart Harriers compiled the most enviable record of all its teams. Starting the season with four returning letter win- ners that captured third place in the state meet the previous season. Coach Frank Kurth’s hill and dalers dedicated themselves to the ambition of becoming Hobart’s first state champions. With this goal in mind the Brickies worked hard on a run Run-Run program in order to get ready for the tough assignment. With Ted Talian, Tim Wood, Dan Beres and Stu Kraft as nucleus for the championship team, Frank Thomas, A1 Powell, Jim Moody, Ronald Miles, Don Hancock and Mike Drazich fought their way up from the reserve ranks to varsity berths as the season opened on Sept. 15. Crown Point became the first victim as the Brickies raced to a grand slam victory of 15 to 50 on the Gary Gleason course. Easy triumphs followed over teams from Chesterton, Valparaiso, Michigan City, Gary Roosevelt, Hammond, Lew Wallace and East Chicago Roosevelt. The first loss of the season was registered to Bloom- ington, 54 to 61 as the Panthers captured the 15th An- nual Hobart Classic Meet over the Cressmoor club course for the second year. Indianapolis Shortridge, de- fending state champions, was a district third with 126 points. The meet included 28 entries, to maintain the title of the largest meet held in the stale. They traveled to Indianapolis the following week for the Shortridge Invitational meet on the state meet course, where Anderson and Bloomington ran 1-2 with 98 and 115 points. Hobart took third place medals on 118 points. Back home again in the Calumet region, the Brickies racked up successive victories over Froebel and Griffith and then proceeded to qualify for (In- state meet by winning the sectional meet. The coveted state championship, their early season goal was the next stop. On Saturday, November 5. the 24 top teams in the state left the starting mark of the two-mile grind over Indianapolis South Grove course. The Brickies, giving the best they had, didn ' t offer enough for Anderson’s seven time stale champs as they captured their 8th state crown to beat out Hobart, who proved a strong runner-up for the honors. Hobart scorers and their place finish in the race which listed 184 boys were Tim Wood (7th). Danny Beres (11th), Ted Talian (12th). Frank Thomas I 26th) and Stu Kraft (44th). Seniors on the team were Wood. Talian. Beres. Thomas, Kraft, and Moody. Varsity letter winners re- turning for next season are Powell. Miles, and Drazich. juniors, and Don Hancock, sophomore. 1955 CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 1. Hobart (15) 2. Hobart (24) 3. Hobart (15) 4. Hobart (19) 5. Hobart (15) 6. Hobart (15) Crown Point (50) Chesterton (35) Valparaiso (50) Michigan City (42) Gary Roosevelt (58) Hammond (76) Wallace (111) East Chicago Roosevelt (50) 7. 15th Annual Hobart Invitational Meet (2nd Place) 8. Hobart (24) Chesterton (33) 9. 3rd Annual Shortridge Indianapolis Meet (3rd Place) 10. Hobart (24) Froebel (44) 11. Hobart (19) Griffith (40) 12. 9th Annual (Hobart) IHSAA Sectional Meet (1st Place) 13. Hobart-Culver M. A. meet (Cancelled, rain) 14. 10th Annual IHSAA Sectional Meet (2nd Place) Note: Ted Talian new school record holder for two- miles at 9:59; replaces old mark of 10:03.5 set by Boone, 1950. Hobart’s Alton Powell and Jim Moody head for the home stretch in the annual Sectional meet at Cressmore. Of the 12 teams running, Hobart took second over Chesterton, although both qualified for the State meet. Ted Talian, one of Hobart’s top runners, and Dave Coombs run neck and neck, rounding the half-mile bunker in our annual rival meet with Chesterton. Coombs won individually with Hobart taking team honors. These six seniors are the best boys I’ve ever coached,” said Coach Kurth after they brought home second place honors in the 1955 state meet. Kneeling: Stewart Kraft, Franklin Thomas. Standing: Jim Moody, Tim Wood, Dan Beres, Ted Talian. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM Seated: Loren Nibbe and Nelson Lemon, managers. Kneel- ing: Mike McHugh, Ronnie Budzielek, Tom Welsh, Dave Wil- son, Dick Anderson, Dick Gross, Larry Young. Standing, first row: Coach Henry Meier, Jim Herrick, Dick Gerlieh, George Ewing, Dick Schavey, Richard Kosiba, Steve Roper, Jack Greene, Joel Holding. Second Row: Bill Heuring, Lyle Davis, Arnim Whisler, Ronnie Mishek, Walter Alexander, Kennie Wilson. Dave Dinsmore. Joe Goulden. Bob Peterson, Tom Kerr. Baseball — Golf A new addition in the line of sports at Hobart is baseball. This is the second year of baseball at Hobart, but this year the team was furnished with uniforms. As there are not enough uniforms for everyone. Coach Meier dressed boys that worked the hardest in prac- tice. This method gave all the boys who really wanted to play something to work for and be proud of. The sports department of Hobart high has proved it will not be outdone in the addi- tion of firsts to the school’s activities. Coach Edgar Stewart, golf coach, has been well pleased with the result of Hobart’s first varsity golf team in many years. VARSITY GOLF TEAM Kneeling: Norman Hill, Jim Henry, Brent Jamison. Standing: Tony Grasa, Dick Altenhof, Charles Aspegren, Coach Edgar Stewart, Bob Behrends, Jon Shinabarger. Wayne Pavel. The varsity cheerleader squad that kept the fans behind our hoys, win or lose, were Carmen Montes, junior: Judy Sotak, junior: Barbara Cisman, senior: Judy Mohrs, junior: and Barbara Berpeson, junior. Substitute s were Jan Greene and Karen Skudlark, juniors. To be chosen as a cheerleader, a girl must go through rigid tests, much as an athlete must do and must abide by the same rules of eligibility. She first is re- quired to show her ability before a selected committee, which includes Booster club officers, class officers, school mayor and clerk-treasurer, several faculty mem- bers, and a group from student council and Booster club. At this session, each girl is graded with a point system Cheerleaders on her voice, rhythm, actions, poise, vigor and pep, and personality. From this first group a few girls are selected to try out again before the student body at a spring convo, when the five varsity and two substitute cheerleaders are chosen. This gives them time for summer practices. When school resumes in the fall, five reserve cheer- leaders are chosen by the same system. Leading the cheers for our up-and-coming athletes was this year ' s reserve cheerleader squad. Left to right are Shirley Thornton, freshman; Geraldine Kopko, sophomore; Joann Clemens, sophomore: Gloria Adams, freshman; and Doris Novotny, sophomore. . This team, consisting of Toni Mole, Chuck Hyde, Richard was the first year for intramural bowling with both hoys’ and Gurband, F.inmett Dorsey, Carry Van Coon, and Jim Henry, girls’ teams in competition, took first place in intramural howling at Hobart Canes. This Big Intramural Puddles or no puddles, these hoys are enjoying Hobart A future Sam Snead? Dan Kolczak, shows professional form high’s new all-purpose court in a friendly mid-day game of gained in Hobart’s Intramural golf program this year, basketball. Loren Nibbe, Randy Hinkle, Wendell Claxton, Robert Trail, I ' in ley Dnffee and Edwin Stumke were members of the Lions championship intramural flag football team. Flag football was another of the many firsts of intramural competition this year. Intramural bowling attracts all of the prominent “pros” of H.H.S. Here Dick Gurband lines up his first ball of the game. Program Popular Tremendous strides have been made in the past year in the intramural sports program, due pri- marily to the counciling, guidance, and leadership of Coach Edgar Stewart, director of intramurals. The intramural program was expanded to in- clude three hours each school day. Over 1,000 students participated at various times in the events. Golf was added for the first time to the already full intramural schedule, consisting of free throw contests; 3 man, round robin, and elimination basketball; bowling; flag football; and softball. Plaques were awarded for winners in the free throw contest, and round robin basketball. Trophies were given to the winners of the bowling, and elimination basketball. The intramural program has been somewhat hindered by the lack of funds, but when additional funds have been made available, the program will be even more fully expanded. Keep your fingers crossed! Two intramural teams wait with bated breath as gravity takes over the inflated sphere in a noon- time basketball game. Admiring one of the trophies collected by Hobart High athletes are the officers of G.A.A., who help in directing the activities of girls’ athletics. Left to right are Mary Cortese, vice-president; Mrs. Helen Johnson, sponsor; Sue Miller, treasurer; Lois Erwin, president; Charlene O ' Connor, secretary; and Judy Brown, secretary. Not shown is Donna O’Brien, treasurer. Sports for Girls on the Increase Our Girl’s Athletic association, more popularly known as G.A.A., has become one of Hobart high’s largest organizations. Since membership is so large, G.A.A. has divided into two clubs that meet separately but share parties and activities. This year’s activities have included sponsoring the girls’ In-and-Out basketball game and co-sponsoring the annual semi-formal dance with Debuteens. In spring, they also hold the award banquet where senior members Instructing Mary Beth Stonehraker and Judy Brown in some proper diving techniques is Mrs. Johnson at the G.A.A. swimming party in the K. of C. pool. The girls also spent the evening learning to swum, playing tag, and general “horseplay.” are honored. During the year G.A.A. has also had two bowling nights, a splash party, school dances, and a play-night at Valpo, in addition to their regular sched- ule of activities. The organization has a new sponsor this year, Mrs. Helen Johnson. Sh e is planning a larger gym schedule to include more outdoor sports such as golf, badminton, and baseball teams. Roll Call! Lois Erwin takes over during the business meeting before a rugged game of soccer. Membership is so large that two clubs have been formed. They meet on Wednesday nights at separate hours but jointly have parties and activities. It looks like a rousing game of basketball, but “no bands allowed, it ' s a rugged soccer game. Cleo Cope, Sandy King, Mary Peterson, and Alice Johnston make a desperate attempt to keep the ball in front of the white line. A new sport has been added to the girls ' gym schedule — howling. Carol Johnson makes her approach to a strike, hut look out, pin girls! The girls not only learn the proper way to howl, but also take shifts in setting pins. One, two, three, four! Judy Brishky, student teacher, leads her gym class in five minutes of caiisthenties each morning. This is a good way to keep that agility plus” and also a trim waist, but, oh, what aches those first few days! Deck tennis, a favorite in all gym classes, creates great excitement and team spirit when the girls play their Round Robin tournaments to deride the class champs. A familiar quote from Mrs. Johnson during the season is “No long finger- nails. Put your hands out, girls!” Senior Portraits Victor Studio Gary, Indiana Prom Pictures Bortz Studio Gary, Indiana School Board Page 46 Marching Band Page 59 Home basketball game Page 91 Squire Studio Hobart, Indiana Valpo basketball game Page 89 Sutton Studio Valparaiso, Indiana Russell Garriott Page 93 Gary Post-Tribune Gary, Indiana All Other Pictures Yearbook Staff Photographers S. K. Smith Co. Yearbook Covers Chicago, Illinois Delaware Engraving Company Muncie, Indiana