Horace Mann High School - Horace Manual Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1960 volume:

Jlorcice lljcimia ( 1960 preSen ts NEW DIRECTIONS During the thirty years of its history Horace Mann has changed, progressed, matured, but never before have these changes come so rapidly or been so significant. Horace Mann is now a Junior-Senior High School with new courses, many new teachers and even new regulations. This book is a record of our school in 1959-1960, of the new directions in which we are going as we enter a new decade. 3n jflemoriam Pupils who came to know Miss Jennings discovered that underneath her qu.et demeanor she had a delightful sense of humor. She was sincerely interested in her students. To some her high academic standards and demanding exactness seemed unnecessarily strict, but many of her pupils now look back with gratitude on the year spent with her. The members of the Girls’ Club realize how much Miss Jennings will be missed. She helped organize the club and had served as sponsor ever since. Under her lead¬ ership the girls on the board and council learned to assume responsibility, but we e also left free to try out new activities and projects. Therefore although the main puipose of the club never changed, its activities varied from year to year. Miss Jennings served her school and her students with a great devotion which we all appreciate. During years spent in working as attendance officer, Miss Williams came to know well most pupils and parents in the Horace Mann district. To many she was merely a giver of blue slips or someone to see if one had to leave school during the day. To others she was the one who helped you if you were in trouble, or had to go to court, or needed to quit school to earn money. She was a link between the school and the home. From her house visits she often brought back information which enabled teachers to understand better the problems of many children. She watched pupils grow from shy six-year-olds to sedate seniors and knew more about them than they ever suspected. She worked faithfully to further the best interests of Horace Mann and its stu¬ dents. Kene ennituji Mrs. Ovalene Aaron Guidance Counselor Western State College—A.B. Butler University—M.S. Mr. Paul J. Bohney Mathematics Indiana University—B.S. and M.S. introduction to the ddacultu The Horace Mann Faculty at work or at play is always a pleasant group. This year Annual Staff presents the teachers during their leisure hours. Whether they are teaching school, building a Mr. Elbert Carnahan Social Studies George Pepperdine College—B.A. Indiana University—M.S. house, sipping tea, or just lounging, they are a varied and interesting group. Mr. Walter Chitwood Special Education Teacher Greenville College—B.S. Indiana University—M.S. ‘■m Miss Mary Gorrell Dramatics De Pauw Northwestern—B.S. and M.A. Miss Elaine Gorney Mathematics Indiana University—B.S. and M S. Mr. Edward Hardie Business Indiana State Teachers’ Colieg Mr. George Hamilton Business Indiana State Teachers ' College—B.S. Miss Olive Greensfelder English Iniversity of Chicago—Ph. B. Harvard-M A Miss Dora May Hill English University of Missouri—A.B. University of Chicago—Master’s in English Mrs. Helen Holmer English Indiana University Mr. Raymond Harvey Chemistry Indiana Central College—A.: Indiana University—M.A. Oklahoma University—Masters in Administration Mr. Michael Horbovetz Music Indiana University—M.A. Mr. Francis D. McGinnity Industrial Arts University of Notre Dame—PhB Physical Education Health and Safety— De Paul University—Bachelor of Physical Education Mr. LaVerne Johnson Guidance Counselor Augustana—B.S. Indiana University—M.A. Mr. John M. Roper Science Indiana University—B.A Indiana university—n.n.. University of Pittsburgh—M.Ed. Miss Eleanor Rippe Physical Education Valparaiso University—B Mr. Elwood Mull Mathematics Valparaiso University—A.B. Miss Ann Martinez Latin—English Franklin College—B.A. Ur —nssr- Q jL Staff 1943 Junior Class Officers Most of the present juniors first saw the light of day during the turbulent year of 1943. Hope for an allied victory burned brighter with the end of the war in the African Theater. Seventeen years ago: The Bronze Star was established. Shoes were rationed at three pair per year. “Cornin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer” was the first big song hit of the war. General Eisenhower was appointed to lead the invasion of Europe. Guy Lombardo and Harry James were the top bands, and every¬ one that wasn’t reading the book Dragon Teeth was _at the show watching the film hit of the year—“Casablanca.” The New York Yankees won the World Series. Chicago opened its first subway. The year 1960 finds the juniors finally at the pinnacle of their high school careers. They look forward to their senior year with enthusiasm born of long patience—eleven years of patience to be exact. They will lead the grand march at the next prom, and they will be giving the pre-prom parties instead of going to them. It seems ages since the days of the “green freshman,” and, in a way, it is. 1942 Senior Class Officers The year 1942 ushered in some of the most important people of the decade—the class of 1960. While many of the present generation of students were bouncing bundles of joy, World War II was destined to change the course of history. The United States had entered the conflict in 1941. Thus, these children were bom into an uncertain world. Eighteen years ago: Jets were first tested in the United States V-Mail was issued on June 22 The WAC was formed Ration books were issued with coupons for coffee, gas, and sugar. Many of our fathers and uncles rallied to General MacArthur’s inspired battle cry, “I shall return.” The motion picture industry was influenced by the war, and “Mrs. Miniver” was the outstanding film of the year. Ernie Pyle’s Here is Your War was the book to read. Bob Hope, Jack Benny, and Bing Crosby ruled the kingdom of radio. “White Christmas” was the favorite song of the year. A new star in the Hollywood sky was Dinah Shore. 1960 They again find themselves in an election year. No longer are they bouncing babes, but citizens that in a few years will cast their first votes. They read in the daily newspaper of scientific accomplishments that would have been inconceivable to an earlier generation. Truly they live in an age of science fiction compared to the world that existed only a few short years ago—at the time of their birth. Tim Brown—President 1944 Sophomore Class Officers A brighter year was destined for the birth of this year’s fresh¬ men. Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan came in 1945. The bombing of Hiroshima ushered in the Atomic Age. Fifteen years ago: — President Franklin D. Roosevelt died, and Vice-President Truman assumed the presidency. The first A-Bomb was tested at Alamogordo, New Mexico. The United Nations was formed at San Francisco. The new words frogmen and turbojet came into daily use. There was at total eclipse of the moon. John Hersey won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel A Bell It is always hard to decide which class of students is the happiest at the end of a school year. Probably the freshmen come closest to the top of the list. Now they are upper classmen and there exists a group of students who look up to them. A sophomore girl can have a little sister; it’s certainly good to be able to advise someone on the basis of her own past experience. A sophomore is always a wonderful composition of senior-type worldiness and freshman-type naivete. The election year of 1944 marked the birthdate of most of our sophomores. This year proved to be the turning point of the war. The people of the United States showed their faith in the New Deal by re-electing Franklin Delano Roosevelt to the presidency. Sixteen years ago: June 6th was D-Day at Normandy December 10-26 was the never-to-be-forgotten date of the Battle of the Bulge “Kismet” was the movie hit Dinah Shore was the favorite female singer T he Americans established their beachhead at Anzio in Italy Rodgers and Hammerstein won the Pulitzer Prize for “Okla¬ homa” Rome fell to the American Fifth Army Underclassmen is now a word of the past. It will never again (oops, forgot about college) be applied to the students that have finally attained the rank of junior. Geometric theories and propo¬ sitions have stimulated their minds, and taught them the art of abstract thinking. They are now fully prepared for the challenge offered them by the complexities of the junior year. 1945 Freshman Class Officers 1962 Top row: Bill Steele, Joseph Krieger, (unidentified). Tim Brown, James Hales, Gil Tobias, Danny West. Larry Hamilton 3rd row: Clara Redden, Rebecca Slayton, Judy Michelet, Allan Korn, Dennis Dodge. Paul Gayda. George Weber, Jeff Hamilton 2nd row: Sue Primich, Nancy Mil- teer, Rona Weinraub, Laraine Daugherty, Janet Cusumano, An¬ drea Kimmel, Carol Leffel, Linda Dodson 1st row: Sandra Tilford, Emilia Gar¬ cia, Brenda Smith, Nancy Saks. Eileen Chidsey, Ella Jo Thomp¬ son, Kathleen Komenich 1 pPi , v s;ap ft v ' k Margaret Aldrin Ashley Ackerman Lucinda Almquist Mary Anderson Mary Helen Apple Minnett Ameson Martha Ashbaugh Constance Atkins James Ashby Judy Ashby Judy Ayers Jack Baird James Baiiy Mary Belkoff Barbara Bard Margaret Belle Sharon Benovitz Barbara Bernstein Jerry Bernstein Davis Blaine Amy Collie Donald Coffey Robert Comstock Stephen Constantine Candace Cox Carol Czolgosz Patricia Dale Marlene Edwards James Dimitri Carol Douglas Peggy Draper Dan Dukich Linda Duggan Margaret Danskin Harriet Felton Joe Ewing Sara Eaton Allan Fesus Carol Fedorowitz Jerry Flynn Marianne Fissinger J-m • 9 vjP 1961 2nd row: Lonnie Levenberg David Liberman Mike Lehman Gary Lozow Bruce Lovell Bill Lower Stuart McLean 1st row: Dennis McDonald Margo McNabb John Mallas Steven Monoski Thomas Mathis William Margraf Joan Marshall 1961 Alan Swenson Linda Sultzer Janis Thomas Judy Thomas Nicholas Thurnes Ed Topper Tom Tuckett SMST Suzanne Tyler Pam Vaichis James Stilwell Ray Volk Stanley Weiss Linda Wagner Kenneth Watson Evelyn Williamson Sandra Wilson Edward Zolper Bill Wineinger Top row: Janet Alex, Evelyn Albach, Emily Anderson, Jo-Ann Ashbaugh, Gail Asbery, Sophie Anjanos 2nd row: Carolyn Axell, William Aylesworth, Alan Baker. Robert Bardos. Donna Barnes, Bruce Bauldridge I960 3rd row: Dennis Beemer, James Bella, Kaaren Bender. Phillip Berkowitz, Dennis Bemdt. Nancy Beshore 4th row: Margaret Bigelow, Thomas Billie. Charles Bllbruck, Diane Blaine. Mark Borak, Barbara Bills 5th row: Larry Bortz. James Bottando, Dave Braun, Joanne Brown, Philip Brown. Dorothy Buchko “ _ Top row: Elizabeth Callas, James Burke. Duane Careb, Marcia Carlson. Sue Case beer, James Chacharis 2nd row: Wanda Claypool. Arthur Clark. Dennis Cline, Kathleen Comerford. Patricia Cooney. Charles Cochran I960 3rd row: Richard Cosgary, Constance Crouse. Nancy Crossland. Leonora Davis, Linda Dee ring. Donna Davitt 4th row: Charlene Douglas. Donald Dllley, Linda Dodge. Carol Dodge. Patricia Donoval, Michael Donovan 5th row: Kathleen Durkott, David Duncan, Shirlee Dye, Edwin Ebert. John Ellithorp, Frank Elsen Top row: Shirley Erickson. Thomas Eskilson. Karen Essex, Brian Evans. Gilbert Falk, Judith Fawcett 2nd row: Linda Gatlin, Terry Gadness, Sharon Finley. Mary Gayda, Tessie George, Carl Gericke I960 3rd row: Phyllis Gericke, Billie Joe Giroux. Mara Beth Goins, John Goldberg. Ralph Gonzalez, Joseph Gomick 4th row: Carolyn Grimes, Janet Gross. Richard Gullett, Sharon Hanley. Joan Hannabach, Thomas Heavyside 5th row: Kay Hardaway, Karl Heilman, Carol Helmink, Barbara Henderson, Ronald Hendrix, Dale Hennon Top row: Robert Hipskind, Judith Heward. Frumeth Hirsh, Winifred Hogg, Judith Hoover, Lawrence Hoover 2nd row: Donna Hudson, Walter Hoskins, Kenneth Isley, Miriam Jansen, Marie Johnson, Daniel Jordan I960 Srd row: Sefra Kobrin, Joseph Kadelak, Susan Kanne, Gail Kennedy, Susan Kirschner, Colleen Keyes 4th row: Dean Kukral, Edward Koehler. Michael Kossich, Lynne Konrady, William Krone, Patricia Kroot 5th row: Nadene Kuruzovich, Patricia Lahaie, Anthony Lazar, Carole Lesne, Beverly Lews, Susan Levin Top row: Jill Lewis, Phyllis Liberman, Carla Llsius, Nancy Lozow, Robert MacKay, Jane McCaffrey 2nd row: Nanncy McNew, Connie McCarthy, Judith McNamar. Raymond Malayter, Sandra Matiflak. Juliann Matuga I960 Top row: Donna Oestreicher, Clemmer Olson, Sheila Paulson, George Papantonopoulos. Randall Pawlicki, Christopher Peppas 2nd row: Joan Petrosus, Peter Plecinski, Joseph Plese, Rose Procopy. Albert Plisoiwky, Carol Sue Preston I960 3rd row: Karen Quade. Catherine Pruznak, Margaret Radigan, Victoria Ramos. Larry Redman, Harry Redman 4th row: Terry Rea, Sharon Repking. Gregory Reising. John Hey. Nancy Richarrt, Sandra Robinson 5th row: Wayne Rosebery, Carolyn Rooda, Barbara Rooker, Robert Roth, Michael Ruzich. Priscilla Ruiz Top row: Joann Schaible, Elizabeth Ryan, Jeannette St. Mary, Robert Sanderson. Karen Sass, Leanore Schwerin 4th row: Helene Sereda, Thea Dora Serynek, Carl Shafer, Yoshiko Shimoda, Claudia Sipe, Marian Skender I960 3rd row: Elaine Smith, Ann Smith, Judith Soder, Carol Smith, Beverly Spurgeon, Lawrence Stevens 2nd row: Susan Taylor, Joseph Stiglitz. Charles Sweeney, Sondra Timmerman, Sonia Timmerman, Peter Tagalakis 1st row: Anna Lou Viars, Robert Timmons, David Tittle, Ronald Turner, Delilah Way, Linda Vekasi SENIOR LAYOUT Top row: Troy Williams. Robert Watson. Jeanine Weaver, Dorothy Webber. Sydney Weinraub 2nd row: Phyllis Wikiera, Ann Wells, Janice Wilkins. Dean Wierth, Gerald Wilson. Robert Wolf 1st row: Kay Zimmerman. Charles Woody. Glen Wright. Nicholas Yacko. Larry Young. Bernard Zapp Student Council BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Top row: Davis Blaine. Eddie Koehler, head 1st row: Doug Bash. Laraine Daugherty, Tim Brown Bill Aylesworth President of Student Council September marked the beginning not only of school for HM students but also of a busy year for Student Council. The installation of the membership was held in the audi¬ torium with Father Fusco speaking on “Ideas Today— Reality Tomorrow.” This ceremony was followed in the evening by a dinner for council members and their par¬ ents. In October, twenty council members participated in the State Student Council Convention at Indianapolis. Kathy Durkott led a discussion, Jo Ann Ashbaugh acted as a recorder, and Mrs. Catherine Roper was an adviser. In addition to gaining many valuable ideas, particularly on what to do about lagging interest among students and faculty, the council members received permission to have next year’s state convention at Horace Mann. Nearly a thousand students and advisors from all sections of Indiana will come to Gary for the gathering. Since the convention meets early next fall, most of the planning has had to be done during this year, and special committees have worked diligently to perfect arrangements. In November, the Code-of-Ethics committee, headed by Frumeth Hirsh, planned an assembly to acquaint the student body with the code. Reverend Brown of the First Presbyterian Church was the speaker. Also during the month, members started making arrangements for the Holiday Ball, which was held on January 1. The Student Council joined in the Christmas spirit by sponsoring a clothing drive and a food basket, and by making little red boots filled with pine sprigs as gifts for the faculty. During March and April, the annual SOS drive was held to raise money for the United Fund. Two dances, a bake sale and a fun festival netted over $300. The next major activity on the Council agenda was the banquet at Phil Schmidt’s on April 25. This busy season was concluded with the Recognition Day Assembly on May 27 when outstanding seniors were recognized for the contributions they had made to Horace Mann during the past four years. Although these activities probably stand out most in the minds of the students a number of other projects were included in this year’s calendar. One of this year’s innovations was the Student Directory listing the name, address and telephone number of each high school student. Many long hours of toil and research made this project a success. A new policy in regard to the election of various kings, queens, and officers was initiated by the legislative com¬ mittee under the leadership of Katy Durkott. Instead of interrupting classes to vote as has been done previously, those wishing to cast their ballots were requested to come to a voting room during the lunch hours before or after school. Another function of the student council which has grown in importance during the past year was the in¬ forming of both parents and students of the activities and regulations of the school. In the fall, a tea was held for the new students in Horace Mann, and “Horace Manner¬ isms”—a pamphlet describing the school and its organ¬ izations—was distributed. Later the senior members helped acquaint next year’s Freshmen to high school life. During Education week the Council conducted parents through the school and on April 28 they guided the repre¬ sentatives of the Secondary School Parents’ Council through Horace Mann classrooms. The Student Council of 1959-1960 was unusually suc¬ cessful in fulfilling its aims: better student-faculty rela¬ tions, the promotion of school spirit, the acceptance by the student body of the code of Ethics and the adjustment to the many changes which came to the school during the year. Leadership, scholarship, service, and character—these qualities exemplify Mann’s outstanding students, the members of the National Honor Society. Since its beginning at HM 31 years ago, the society has encouraged scholastic achievement. . . . An understanding of world history and world affairs has become increasingly important during the past decade. . . . The card file is is the starting point for all research. . . . Other added features of the library were records and facilities for listening to them . . . Modem devices made learning foreign languages more enjoyable and easier ... A new development—German in the seventh and eighth grades . . . The top one per cent of high school students throughout the nation are recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Nine students from H. M. qualified for special recognition in the keen competition and four students were among the one thousand recipients of scholarships in the country. Writing a term paper teaches such important techniques as how to conduct intensive re¬ search into a field of study, how to arrange one’s ideas in a logical order, and how to ta ke notes accurately. . . . Learning to keep notebooks is essential for success in high school. . . . Browsing is always stimulating. . . With the new library facilities, each Eng¬ lish class was able to spend at least one day per month in the library. . . Art is long and time is fleeting. . . . Facilities for shop experience have been considerably improved within the past two years. . . . Creativity may be ex¬ pressed in many fields.. . In spite of Sput¬ nik, many girls still find a course in child care intriguing. . . . The Joe Berg Advanced Study program was organized last year to challenge the city’s capable students to learn more outside the classroom in both the humanities and the sciences. . . For the chemistry minded, an advanced course. . . In spite of the many changes of the ’50’s, the square of the hypotenuse still equals the sum of the squares of the legs ... A new approach to physics—brain child of an M.I.T. committee. . . “The union of the intersection of R and S is . . Microscopes enable the biology student to enter the world of microorganisms . . . The projects of the science fair encouraged originality and research in all branches of science and mathematics.The Junior Honor Society is an organization which recognizes and rewards outstanding scholarship in the junior high school. NEW DIRECTIONS New directions are constantly opened to a Horace Mann student through the many clubs and organizations in which he can participate. Some clubs are an extension of classroom activities and others are extracurricular organizations in which he can follow a particular interest; but, all help one to broaden his understanding, to develop his personality, and to form new friendships. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, a student can broaden his outlook and learn of areas of endeavor about which he may never have the opportunity to learn outside of school. Boys and Girls Club Council The Boys’ and Girls’ Councils, Mann’s newest elected student groups, were formed to establish, coordinate, and maintain the social-service clubs of the school. The activity of the coun¬ cils, which are subordinate to the stu¬ dent council, was limited this year to the writing of a constitution, to deter¬ mining the standards for the clubs, and to helping prospective groups be set up. The clubs to be established under its jurisdiction will have two separate but related 9-10 and 11-12 grade subdivisions. The constitution, ritual, and calendar of each club must be approved by the councils. Through the activities of the group, Mann students will be able to mature socially and to be of service to their school and their community. Fencing Club “On guard!” “Touche,” a clank of metal is heard. Two sinister-looking figures are fighting gracefully with slen¬ der sharp swords. No, this isn’t the filming of a Zorro movie. This is a meeting of one of Horace Mann’s newest organizations, the Fencing Club. As this new decade begins, HM students have revived a medieval sport. “The Guard,” formed in September 1959, by Mr. Friel, now includes fifteen members, standing ready to defend the honor of the Horsemen. Because these are the only fencing students in the Gary schools, the group has had to travel to Notre Dame and the University of Chicago for information and instruction. Next year “The Guard” plans to compete with some of the Illinois schools which have organized fencing groups. Although the club has not been able to compete on an an interscholastic level this year, the members did com¬ pete with each other in an intramural tournament. The victors of this contest were Tom Eskilson in the sabre di¬ vision; George Papantonoupolus, foil; and Charles Bil- bruck, epee. With the coming of the Fencing Club to HM there are certain things which students should remember: don’t write any more Zorro signs on the walls, and don’t chal¬ lenge your friends to a duel. They might accept. Co-operative Business Education Club Something old, something new . . . Horace Mann has always had students who held part-time jobs, but this year, for the first time, these work opportunities are con¬ nected with the school curriculum. The Co-operative Business Education Club is composed of students who are employed during part of the day and attend classes at school also. Their specially co-ordinated program allows them to remain under school super¬ vision while they work in banks, stores, and offices in Gary. On May 17, the employers of the students were honored at a banquet given jointly by the Co-operative Business Education Club of Horace Mann and the Distributive and Industrial Rela¬ tions Clubs of other city schools. Top row: Dianne Sala, Sue Kanne, treasurer; Kaye Hardaway, secretary; Jill Lewis, Karen Muzek. 2nd row: Linda Dodge, Sandra Matfiak, Phyllis Wikiera. Mary Gayda, Catherine Pruznak. 1st row: Marie Johnson. Sharon Napier. Carol Sue Preston. Susan Taylor. Carol Dodge. Wrestling Team Top row: Raymond Palyok, Robert Laczi, Jerry Silverman, captain. Albert Plisousky. 1st row: Pete Anthony. Dean Raptakis. Bruce Sollors, James Jim Hosier. The 1959-60 season saw the advent of a new sport at Horace Mann—wrestling. Under the guidance of a rel¬ ative newcomer to the HM sports scene, Nick Sweigart, the team worked hard the first semester to develop suf¬ ficiently to enter competitive meets. January 20, 1960, the wrestling team opened its season with a match at Hammond Morton. After losing this match, the team participated in a city wrestling tourna¬ ment in which it placed fourth. Although defeated in two subsequent meets with Roose¬ velt and Tolleston, the co-captains, Art LaFleur and Jim O’Shana, feel the prospects for next year are good since the team will lose only two seniors. Intramural wrestling meets supplemented the meets held between schools. In the intramural tournament, which ended the season, the winners were: Ricky Replin, Jim Hosier, Cliff Fleming, Spencer Gray, A1 Plisousky, Alan Swenson, Ray Malayter, Jim O’Shana, Jim Malayter, Wayne Redman, Jim Hales, and Art LaFleur. With a year’s experience behind it, wrestling should become a very popular sport at Horace Mann in future years. Fencing Club Spanish Club Top row: Kathleen Kosinskl. chaplain: Josephine Rivas, president: Helene Sereda, secretary; Norb Molder, Philip Brown. Jerry Bernstein, Ed Topper. John Landers 3rd row: Margaret Aldrin. Winifred Hogg. Marilyn Odom, Joanne Neely. Delilah 2nd row: Laraine Daugherty, Rona Weinraub. Martha Couredis, Carob Mac¬ Donald. Madelyn Tobe 1st row: Sue Primich, Sydney Weinraub, Jennie Lou Goings. Sally Ward FBLA Packaged Club ( Do it Yourself ) CONTENTS: About 60 business-minded girls (junior and senior only) 5 officers 1 sponsor Lots of enthusiasm NEED: Money Large meeting room Money-making ideas Money DIRECTIONS: Mix well girls, enthusiasm, officers, and sponsor. Add one movie called “Office Etiquette.” RESULTS: Dance with king and queen—Snow Flake Silhouette Induction plus food Lots of fun Good business background Lectures on business F.B.L.A ap row: Sharon Napier, financial secretary; Frances Merva. treasurer; Shirley Erickson, president; Marie Johnson, vice- president; Marian Skender, corresponding secretary row: Wanda Claypool, Kaaren Bender i. Patty Ann Lahaie. Spanish-French Clubs blindfolded, swings it in the general direction of the pinata. As the pinata breaks, girls and boys scramble for the scattered goodies, which shower down upon them. Something to look forward to is the annual-signing party spon¬ sored by the Spanish and French Clubs. This party takes place at the end of the school year and its purpose is to provide a time and place for students to autograph annuals. This unique type of party was first given by the Spanish and French Clubs in 1959, and the idea has appealed to the entire student body; it is on the way to becoming a tradition at Horace Mann. Bonjour, mademoiselle. Buenos dias, muchacho. Don’t be surprised! It isn’t uncommon at a meeting of the united Spanish and French Clubs to hear a remark made in French and answered in Spanish—with, perhaps, a few English adjectives added for good measure. A potluck supper with an international flavor started the year’s activities. The meal began with American meatloaf, and ended with the traditional ice-cream, but tortillas, French bread, and Mexican com added touches of Latin American and continental cuisine. Members of the clubs became so fascinated by the intricate leather articles turned out by South American artisans that they decided to take up leather tooling as a club project. The father of a member (Mr. Smith) taught the students the fundamentals of tooling, and advised the club on the tools to comprise a basic tooling kit. Such professional-looking articles as key cases, book marks, billfolds, and wall plaques have been turned out by the members. Movies on the subject of leather stamping and leather tooling have been viewed. Every year, members of Spanish Club have anticipated the Pinata party. Some lucky muchacho takes a pole in hand, and, F. T. A. F.T.A. SOPHOMORES PICTURE Top row: Antoinette Wilacky, Carol Leffel, Maureen Gallagher. Linda Dodson. Janet Cusumano 3rd row: Nancy Saks. Judith Wylie, Francine Lovich, Susan Mendoza, Barbara Ricard 2nd row: Wendy Sizemore, Donna Cecil, Roberta Adams. Marille Fendel- lst row: Lynn Starr, Maryann King, Eileen Chidsey, Mary Ellyn Davis F.T.A. SENIORS PICTURE Top row: Gail Kennedy, vice-president: Sue Casebeer, secre¬ tary; Carolyn Rooda, president; Phyllis Wikiera, treasurer; Elaine Smith, reporter 5th row: Helene Sereda, Jane McCaffrey, Ann Nordstrom 4th row: Diane Blaine. Mara Beth Goins. Phyllis Liberman. Jo-Ann Ashbaugh. Marcia Carlson 3rd row: Karen Essex. Jennetta Nykaza. Linda Dodge. Kath¬ leen Durkott, Nancy Crossland 2nd row: Janet Gross. Barbara Henderson, Becky Ryan, Barbara Bills. Nanncy McNew 1st row: Leanore Schwerin, Sharon Repking. Emily Ander¬ son, Francis Merva F.T.A. JUNIORS PICTURE Top row: Connie Atkins, Candace Cox. Carol Douglas 5th row: Lorraine Ilitzky, Mary Ragan. Marilyn Odom. Judy Hoffman. Shirley Katz 4th row : Virginia Bland. Margaret Aldrin, Janet Mueller, Margaret Draper. Susan Olander 3rd row: Marianne Fissinger, Mary Anderson. Angie Rodaro. Lucinda Almquist, Linda Wagner 2nd row: Magdalena Kuchaes. Sandra Maraushis. Linda Sult- zer, Karen Baker, Linda Herrold 1st row: Joanne Neely. Marlene Blanco, Nancy Hillsamer, Damaris Carbone, Donna fuel F.T.A. Examination True-False TRUE 1. Service is an important factor in the FTA pro¬ gram. FALSE 2. There are no boys in FTA. TRUE 3. Eighty members attended the FTA tea at the beginning of the year. TRUE 4. FTA helps students learn more about the profes¬ sion of teaching. TRUE 5. This year FTA members made Christmas favors for Methodist Hospital. FALSE 6. Every FTA member must have definite plans to attend a teachers’ college. Multiple-Choice 1. FTA saw; 1. An Audubon screen tour. 2. Miss Janes’ slides of Europe. 3. A movie on class discipline. 2. FTA had: 1. A bake sale. 2. A cakewalk. 3. A carnival. Matching 1. Two advisors 6, 3 2. Year ends with 4 3. Group visited 1 4. During Education Week 2 5. FTA 5 1. John Vohr School 2. Guided parents thru school 3. Mrs. Goldman 4. Banquet 5. Future Teachers of America 6. Miss Janes German Club ian) Cluben ist ein neues Organi- Die purpose ein “Living Language” und zu giben e ing of Germany. During dieses Jahr, which war die erste S. P. Q. R. noble, and dead language. For the purpose of attaining these ends, the group participated in the city-wide Latin Conference at Roosevelt High School, where the first year students, dressing themselves like the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome placing zinc oxide on their faces, and, powdering their hair, presented a skit entitled “A Visit to the Museum—the Gods and Goddesses of the Romans.” Much interest in mythology having been evidenced, slides were shown on that topic, and a lecture on the importance of Rome in history was given. To obtain further knowledge of the Latin culture, fifty students attended the state Junior Classical League Con¬ ference at Indiana State Teachers’ College in Terre Haute. Having arisen at the invigorating hour of three a.m. to destination by eight, the students still were n attentively to the numerous speeches deliv- on Rome and Italy, and to enjoy skits presented by us schools throughout the state. Through the activities of Latin club, its members obtained a better and more comprehensive understanding of Roman life and customs. Projection Club The term service club is not misapplied to the group of boys who comprise Projection Club. Frequently these boys give up a lunch hour or a study hall in order that a class may see slides or a movie. The requirement for this club is that a boy learn how to operate all the different types of equipment. These include 16mm pro¬ jectors. 33mm slide projectors and film strip projectors, opaque machines, tape recorders, phonographs, and radios. The duties for members are taking the equipment to individual classrooms and to teachers on request and operating such machines. The member must also learn to make minor repairs and adjust¬ ments on the equipment. The benefits to the members are learning the operation of a variety of useful machines, receiving credit for such work, and serving their school well. With the incoming importance in Horace Mann of visual-aids, such a service club is indispensable to faculty and students. Electron Club Service is a quality which has always been greatly valued at Horace Mann. No matter how the school may change and grow in this new decade, or in what new directions it may travel, this tradition of service—service to others, service to the school, and service to the community—will remain. Electron Club, like many other Horace Mann organizations, has service as its primary reason for existence The group, sponsored by Mr. Valenti, has been responsible for the lighting effects at most of the school functions. Its members are the people who stayed after school on Fridays and worked hard hanging the multicolored revolving lights from the gym balcony. In addition to decorating for dances the organization arranged the backdrops, torches, and spotlights which were used during the honor society inductions. Besides lighting effects, the group is likewise interested in radio communications. Many of the members have “ham” radio licenses; some even own their own special short-wave radio equipment. The members often congregate at the homes of the lucky radio owners to tap the air waves during all hours of the day and night. Most of the younger members are now studying Morse Code so they too can earn the right to use the radio sets. If you hear a strange tapping sound in study hall or while classes are in session, it isn’t a woodpecker, just an Electron mem¬ ber doing his homework. Service is talked about and admired, but too often those who provide it are the “forgotten men” of Horace Mann. Electron Club, however, deserves to be remembered and praised as an organization that is truly serving the school. PROJECTION CLUB Top row: Roy Eichelberger. Niel Hoback. Robert Alvarez, president; Craig Cum¬ mings. Patrick Johnstcn 4th row: Charles Smeltzer. Norbert Mould¬ er, Robert Carlson. Lee Peterson 3rd row: John Bruno, Edward Zolper. Terry Gadness. Joseph Kovecsi 2nd row: Wayne Roseberry, Robert Tim¬ mons. Glenn Connor, James Bella 1st row: Glenn Marshall. Don Van Liew. Tom Escott. Richard Gullett ELECTRON CLUB Top row: Glenn Conor. Mr. Valenti, spon¬ sor; Dan Dukich. Bob Zodneis. Ron Powell. Robert MacKay, Bob Goodwin 1st row: Ben Gonzales. Lewis Craig. Robert Weiss, secretary-treasurer; Gilbert Falk, president: Carl Gericke, James Bottando, vice-president; James Bella Patrol Boys The Patrol Boys were organized this year to promote the safety of the student body. After a study of traffic in the area, it was decided to reduce the number of pedestrian crossings from five to three on Garfield and Cleveland streets. These crossings were closely guarded and patroled, and the students and faculty were encouraged not to jaywalk. During the year the group had a number of meetings with their sponsor, Coach Hobbs, where procedures and problems were dis¬ cussed and where they saw films and heard lectures on first aid and accidents. As a result of their efforts Mann has had no traffic accidents this year, and the school was pr esented with a safety award from the Chicago Motor Bureau, which had helped to promote this project. After school, room 308 and the adjacent area present, to the casual observer, a scene of utter chaos. Such, however, is not the case! In reality, it is an organized pandemonium. A glance through the doorway of the aforementioned room would reveal approximately twenty-one students busying themselves at such occupations as drawing, creating layouts, tearing hair, writing, getting writer’s cramp, cutting pictures, taking pictures (some¬ times in triple exposure), racking brains, losing papers (and some¬ times minds), and being co-operative with each other’s projects in the most grudging way possible. Added to these occupations, Annual Staff members spend much time selling annuals to fellow students, dreaming up money-making projects to lower the price of the annuals, and balancing (?) budgets. These various activi¬ ties eventually lead to the production of the “Horace Mannual.” Debate Club Joe to nationalize the railroads was defeated. Sue had better luck in Indianapolis when her education bill passed in the Senate. This year HM’s debate team became active in the general com¬ munity by giving demonstration debates for the Rotary Club, Lions’ Club, Chamber of Commerce, and many other organizations. In view of the extensive evidence which we, the affirmative, have presented here, we ask you to concur with us and accept our resolution. First Negative Speaker: We concede ! ! ! Speech Club Leader: For what noble reasons Have we worked these past three seasons. Chorus: To learn to speak correctly And come to the point directly. These words aptly express the aim of Horace Mann’s speech club. To achieve this goal, speech club members participated in a number of interscholastic contests during the year, including those sponsored by Rotary Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The group also wrote and produced a puppet show, “Deep in a Dingle Dell.” This program was presented before various organ¬ izations throughout the city. In addition to these activities, speech club was in charge of three major productions. They were once again responsible for the staging and producing of the Christmas Pageant. As a part of the thirteenth annual “Talent Parade,” which was directed by the organization for the third consecutive year, they presented the thoroughly entertaining “Sheik of Araby.” The third program of which speech club was in charge was the Sophomore Play, “Come Rain or Shine.” Tessie George and Judy Hoover were the student directors while other members of the group headed the scenery, make-up, staging, and lighting crews. As its final activity, the club recited “The Will to Work” at the graduation exercises. Their busy year was concluded with a dinner at the home of Frumeth Hirsh, where eighteen new members were inducted, and the year’s activities were reviewed. The club had successfully promoted interest in speech and speech activities at HM during 1959-1960. First Affirmative Speaker: We are very happy to be here today debating this very important and timely topic: Resolved that Horace Mann has a very active Debate Club. I shall prove that the HM chapter of the National Forensic League has participated in the three major areas of forensics—debate, speech, and student congress—and has earned an admirable record. The HM varsity squad, composed of Karen Baker, Garry Gard¬ ner, Dean Kukral, Susan Miller, Mike Miselman, and Joe Stiglitz, debated the topic: Resolved that the Federal Government should substantially increase its regulation of labor unions. In the first meet of the season at LaPorte, HM won second place in the varsity division. The team again placed second at the annual Hammond High tourney. The new year began with a Chicago area compe¬ tition at Navy Pier on January 9th. Here HM came through in third place. The most intensive debating competition began in February with the Metropolitan Debate League tournaments. Although HM didn’t take top honors in the meets, Mike and Sue temporarily got swelled heads after beating the supposedly in¬ vincible New Trier team. The HM team ended the year in a blaze of glory by sweeping through the Indiana High School Forensic Association District Contest in first place and getting a second in the zone meet, thereby becoming the first HM team to earn a chance to compete in the state finals since 1956. Although the Horace Mann club concentrated on debate this year there was some participation in the speech meets throughout the state. Many of the students went to contests at Peru, Howe Military Academy, and Hammond. In the IHSFA District Speech Meet on March 8 and 16, Karen Baker was first in girls’ extempor¬ aneous speaking, and Gail Levin was fourth in the same category. Garry Gardner placed first in boys’ extemp; Allan Korn was third in discussion; Sharon Repking was third in dramatic reading and first in poetry; and Kathy Kosinski was third in oratorical decla¬ mation. Allan Korn also placed third in the zone meet so he advanced to state finals. In the National Forensic League State Finals, Joe Stiglitz won a second place ribbon in boys’ extemp, and Sue Miller placed fourth in girls’ extemp. There have been three student congresses in Indiana this year. In the first one at Purdue, Karen Baker and Dean Kukral received special commendation. At Columbia City, a bill submitted by Dramatic SCENE: A public place Enter player and citizen Player—Forsooth! Wherefore comest thou not to ye olde school? Dost know ’tis the eve of the play by name of “Little Women”? Citizen—Aye. I go directly. Player—Hie ye quickly, then. The citizens assemble at this moment, for—hast thou not heard—’tis exceeding popular, this play wherein ye thespians of finest merit take part. Tis a tragedy performed tonight. Prepare to weep for those fair damsels of Second citizen—I must away. Hast heard that in the month of December will be held by the thespians a great fes¬ tival for the Yule. Another tragedy will be enacted— by name of A Christmas Carol. First citizen—I cannot tarry longer. We shall meet anon. SCENE: A city Enter thespians First citizen—Hail, Horatio, well met. production. What thinkest thou? Second citizen—Referest thou to the i city. The one called Sunrise a SCENE: A theater Enter actor and actress Actor—(aside) Aha! I desire a wife. I shall enjoin the services of one who is proficient in these things—a matchmaker. Actress—(aside) Aha! 1 desire to marry this man. 1 shall let him run after me until I catch him. (Exit actor and actress) SCENE: A room in ye olde school Enter students First student—Methinks ’twas excellent advice accorded to the citizens in this play, The Taming of the Shrew. Second student—(no answer) Moral: The wise man sayest not such things to a female citizen. SCENE: A banqueting hall Bln ter thespians First actor—Allow me to present my felicitations. Verily these awards were presented upon thy great merit. (Exeunt five honored and other actors) ones ana ■o media of eApian A Club the stage. ♦ H $ ft if M § ' HORACE MANN BAND temper f araluS .• 11 San, 1959-60 with the (f anJ ment at Riverview, Miss Indiana Day at Michigan City, a parade at Oak Lawn, the Lake County Fair at Gary, and the Chicago Cardinal Pro Game. The Horace Mann band is so much in demand that many invitations to perform must be turned down. When the band does accept an invitation, it is invariably treated royally by the parade sponsors. Many times the band members are treated to dinners. In such cases as the per¬ formance at Riverview, they are even given free passes to the rides. Band members must spend a huge amount of time to keep the outstanding reputation it has attained over the years. Summertime is not playtime for band members. Performances are given all summer at various events. The highlight of the summer season is the Band Extrav- aganze at the Memorial Auditorium. Lights gleam through the windows of the bandhouse, and the clatter of instruments mingles with the chatter of majorettes and guidons. Other band members are tuning up their instruments. This is the usual activity preceding a band rehearsal. There is always a following of parents, little children, and fellow students lining the sidewalks in anticipation of the nightly practice march around the school area. After a great many practice marches, and a great many rehearsals, the band made its first appearance of the sea¬ son at the LaGrange, Illinois, Pet Parade, which was na¬ tionally televised. This appearance was only the begin¬ ning of a series of performances around the country which included such highlights as the Blue Island Lions Parade, Harvey, Illinois, Fourth of July Parade, the Rossville, Il¬ linois, Centennial Celebration, Midwestern Band Touma- rsssss, P rocjrci m ru. The main feature of this year’s orchestra schedule is a tone-poem entitled “The Seventh Annual Spring Con¬ cert.” This work, conducted by Howard Ramsey, who is replacing Mr. Michael Horbovetz during the latter’s illness, was played on April 21 in the Horace Mann Audi¬ torium. The tonal structure of the piece ranges from the soaring strains of Mozart’s “Magic Flute” to the semi- classical lilt of the “Music Man” to the novelty style of Leroy Anderson’s “Tickled Pink.” Highlighting the selec¬ tion are solos by Dale Hennon, the orchestra’s concert- master, and Estrellita Resur, the first flutist. The orchestra’s ability to play interlude music is well- demonstrated in the next number which is called “Accom¬ paniment.” This suite is divided into three major sec¬ tions. The first is “The Senior Play,” when the orchestra provided background music. The second refers to the musical sections of both honor society inductions. The final phase is “Commencement.” A concerto, “Individual Participation,” will be played by various groups in the orchestra. Movement I displays the musicianship of the many orchestra members who participated in the regional music contests at Lew Wallace and Portage and the state contest in Indianapolis. The second movement of the concerto is played by the prin¬ cipals of each instrumental section who are eligible to participate in the All-City Orchestra concert on May 4, 1960. The final movement is performed by the four mem¬ bers of the HM organization who are also members of the Gary Symphony Orchestra. The final selection, “Awards,” is played by the three 1959-1960 trophy winners of the HM orchestra: Tom Heavyside, the winner of the “Musician” award; Dale Hennon, the “Outstanding Member;” and Estrellita Resur, recipient of the “Achievement” trophy. 4 Choral Club All aboard! Choral Club train leaving on tracks 56-60. Hurry everyone! We’re going on an exciting year’s trip that will take us to a variety of places. Our bags are bulging with scores of inusic just waiting to be sung. Train’s moving! Now that we’re on our way, let’s take a look at the busy schedule. First Stop: Induction City—a wonderful evening of fun and food “Way Over Jordan” “Hayride” “Oklahoma” Third Stop: Engagementown—brief stops for community service Entertain school administrators—“Deep River” Entertain Junior Chamber of Commerce—“Carol of the Bells” New members inducted at candlelight ceremony New officers installed are Alan Baker, Frumeth Hirsh, Diane Blaine, and Kathleen Comerford. Also, Mara Beth Goins, Judy McNamar, and Barbara Bills Wonderful potluck dinner consumed Second Stop: Practiceville—four weeks stopover for the big show Choralrama VI is huge success “Say It With Music” “Deep Purple” Entertain Women’s Club of Presbyterian Church—“Carol of the Sheepfold” Entertain Gary Women’s Club—“God of Our Fathers” Entertain Intercity P.T.A.—“Me and My Shadow” Fourth Stop: Appearance Point—brief stops for school service Student Council Induction—“Ours is the World” Junior Honor Society—“America Our Heritage” Senior Honor Society—“Almighty God” Baccalaureate—“Dayspring of Eternity” Commencement—“Brother James Air” Fifth Stop: Participation Junction—everyone joins in at these stops Christmas Pageant—“Jingle Bells Calypso” Christmas Hour—“Gloria” Music Festival—“La Fiesta” Sixth Stop: Home again Banquet at Sam Remo’s to say farewell to seniors Lovely corsages and boutonnieres for the seniors New officers are announced for the coming year “Echoes” provide the entertainment CHORAL CLUB ALTOS Top row: Diane Blaine. Barbara Bills. Judy Hoffman 5th row: Leanore Schwerin, Nancy Beshore, Nancy Crossland 4th row: Fay Loupas, Andrea Kimmel, Susan Kirschner 3rd row: Maryann Loupas. Sara Eaton. Katherine Adams 2nd row: Connie McCarthy. Kathleen Comerford. Judith McNarmar 1st row: Barbara Bernstein. Nanncy McNew, Gwendolyn Woody Mann-U - Script Copy Boy! This cry sends the Mann-U-Script staff into a frenzy to beat the news deadline. Reporters Dale Hennon, Carl Shafer, Bud Levenberg, Pat Lazar, Lynn Starr, Carol U’Halie, Jeanne Petrosus, Sandi Sherman, and Barb Cederoth hurriedly collect their notes and begin to rewrite their stories. Copy Editor Dave Monohan scans these stories for grammatical and factual errors. The head writers then fit the stories to available column space. The late stories are prodded from the staff by Leanore Schwerin, the managing editor. Editor-in- Chief Bob Sanderson oversees the entire operation. Distribution of the paper, which comes out every other Thursday, is under the direction of Mike Miselman, the busi¬ ness manager. Mike directs the selling of yearly, semester, and out-of-school subscriptions. Sales of single copies—a new direction this year—have been successful. After Thursday the staff can relax—at least until Friday. M-U-S has other activities besides putting out the paper on alternate Thursdays. It also handles the business and publicity angles of the Talent Parade, which is put on by the Speech Department. Th M-U-S is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association which honors its outstanding individual re¬ porters with membership in the Quill and Scroll honorary. The year’s hard work is climaxed by an exhaustive tryout period of prospective newshounds. A breakfast to honor departing seniors ends a year of work for the M-U-S members. Booster Club Dear Incoming Booster Club Mer Well, it sure has been a busy j does for the school until I becarr meeting, when va job of inserting n of writing the excuse li put in charge of the si organization. One of the busiest times this year was I mums, “Horsemen” tags, buttons, etc. My! When I came down the hall, everyone would run for fear that I would try to sell them something! We designed and drew all of the figures and decorations for the “Senior Kings and Queens Dance”. I must admit that some of the figures didn’t resemble people, but we did try. That dance was fun to t ’ ’ ' i highlight of e I didn’t realize all that Booster Club imber. It all started with the first d. Kay Zimmerman was given the Bunny Goins was assigned the task e pep meetings, and Sandra Matfiak was which we place all the news about the Homecoming, for which we sold a take charge of. It’s r struggles it was gratifying to hear people did After know how well all enjoyed that honor. Another part of being a member, the part that I was setting up the pep meetings. The cheerir morale of the team that it feels great to have around, our artistic abili was in charge of the decora e prepared everything but “Washers of the Dishes.” to do, but then we had to arrang ' Sisssaa . I have to go and do my hon held at Phil Schmidt’s Restaurant (where ), I thought there wouldn’t be much more e cheerleading tryouts for May 9th and 17th. ;he girls who were chosen, lub members do. I hope you will be a good homework now before I start feeling like going Best of luck, A Senior Booster Club Member Social Committee Taken from the Minutes of Social Committee: September, 1959 The regular meeting of Social Committee was called to order by the President, Judy Vance. Secretary Lynne Konrady called roll, and Tony Lazar, the Treasurer, reported the balance in the treas¬ ury. Judy checked on the number of Horace Mann combs which the club had sold. All the money was turned in to Tony. October, 1959 Martha Couredis, Vice President, reported on rose day. It was finally decided that the Seniors would wear white roses; the Juniors red, the Sophomores pink; and the Freshman, yellow. Judging from the confusion in the library first hour, it was esti¬ mated that every girl had purchased a rose. November, 1959 Petitions for the dances of this month were checked, voted upon, and passed. We apportioned money to pay for the repair of the record player. December, 1959 Our Social Committee Christmas breakfast was held the Friday before the Christmas vacation. All of the Club brought food. We wrapped the presents for the teachers. The breakfast was quite a change from our regular meeting. Miss Czamecki should be thanked for putting up with all the noise in the library. January-February, 1960 The club changed the dates for the dances after the basketball games because of a change in the schedule. The petition for the Kings and Queens Dance after the Senior Play was passed. March, 1960 The various reports on the Who’s Who Dinner were given. Social Committee and Booster Club will combine for this activity. The general theme for the dinner was “Fantasy in Faces.” Barbara Bills gave a report on the decorations which consisted of paper mache-masks of fantasy figures, such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. The entertainment committee gave a report on entertainment for the dinner. The “Debs” sang and Jerry Karski played the accord- The two clubs shared thet cost of the dinner, and each brought part of the food. May, 1960 As the final activity of the year, we scheduled our banquet at San Remo’s. Everyone met at school for rides. Carl Shafer moved the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was dismissed. Respectfully submitted, Social Committee Girls ' Club Is’ Club Style Show of 1959-1960. The fash- today are designed with the high school girl aried to meet the needs of the Horace Mann her round of activities, is Barbara Henderson in the outfit that she • given by Girls’ Club—the Big Sister-Little welcome for the newcomer to and upperclassmen. Nancy Beshore, the n tress of ceremonies for the event, introduced the various skits given by the members of Girls’ Club Board and Council. There were four acts presented, one by each of the classes. Everyone enjoyed the program which was completely written and produced by the members of the organization. All the girls looked much like autumn in their fall colors as they sat around the gym, munching cookies and eating ice cream. Suits and heels were featured by the girls who attended the tea given by Lew Wallace in the fall. Interesting entertainment was provided: a hairdresser styled different girls’ hair and taught them how to care for their new hairdo’s. Club members were very impressed with the program, the school, and the refreshments Next, we see Betty Brennan in a matching skirt and sweater which she wore to the favor-making party before Thanksgiving. Many of the HM girls turned out to help make tray mats for the children who would be in the hospital during the holidays. Here is Shirley Erickson, looking Christmasy in the dress she wore to the tea given for the teachers. Highlighting the affair were Christmas carols sung by a group of men on the faculty. After the program the girls chatted with the teachers and enjoyed punch and cake. “Strictly for Girls” was not the motto of the Girls’ Club Turn¬ about, Jody Blanning proves this as she models the semi-formal that she wore to the dance whose actual theme was “Mardi Gras.” The Turnabout, which is one of main activities sponsored by the organization marks the climax of “TWIRP Week.” New directions for TWIRP Week included “Black Monday” and “Loyalty Day” (red and white day). Both the Lake County and Chicago Suburban Conferences were attended by representatives of Girls’ Club. Judy McNamar models a suit that she wore to the Lake County Conference, and Barbara Henderson is displaying the dress in which she attended the Chicago Suburban Conference. Lynne Konrady, introduced by Carol Sue Preston, who looks lovely in her walking suit, now models one of the outfits she wore in the style show in April. Lynne was just one of the HM girls who showed us her flair for fashion. We now see Kathleen Comerford in the sheath dress that she wore to the Girls Club Potluck. Kathleen and all of the Board and Council members proved their domesticity by bringing the food for the dinner. Well, now you have seen the fashions and some of the girls who have worked so hard this year to make Girls’ Club even better than ever. We hope you have enjoyed the show. The Junior Class presents oCittfe WJomen Tuesday, October 20, 1959 7:00 P. M. Wednesday, October 21,1959 7:30 P. M. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. March .Joe Steiner, Joe Smenyak Mr. Laurence .Michael Katz Laurie .Davis Blaine, Garry Gardner Mrs. March .Shirley Katz, Judith Langbehn Meg .Gayle Miller, Jane Boyd Beth .Martha Ashbaugh, Suzanne Tyler Jo .Jody Blanning, Andrea Shimko Amy .Janis Thomas, Elaine Richards Aunt March .Jean Mills, Carmella Paxhia Professor Bhaer .Ron Perez John Brooke .Jules Schulman, Jerry Grau Hannah .Connie Atkins The Senior Class presents Dke WatcUaL Wednesday, February 17,1960 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 19, 1960 7:30 P. M. CAST OF CHARACTERS Horace Vandergelder .... Michael Miselman Ambrose Kemper.Ed Miesel Joe Scanlon.Garry Gardner, Mickey Katz Gertrude .Phyllis Gericke, Kathy Durkott Cornelius Hackl .Dale Hennon, John Goldberg Ermengarde .Kay Zimmerman, Linda Dodge Malachi Stack .John Goldberg, Dale Hennon Mrs. Dolly Levi .Sharon Repking, Nancy Beshore Bamaby Tucker .Bob Roth, Duane Careb Mrs. Irene Molloy .Carol Smith, Mara Beth Goins Minnie Fay .Linda Dodge, Kay Zimmerman A Cabman .Duane Careb, Bob Roth Rudolph .Ron Perez, Davis Blaine August.Jules Schulman, Jerry Grau Miss Flora Van Huysen .... Leonora Davis, Susan Levin Her Cook .Kathy Durkott, Phyllis Gericke Gypsy Accordion Player.Jerry Karski By Maryann and Joseph Hayes May 13, 1960 .Bob Radigan .Jack Harmon ... Bob Danek .. Paul Sayles CAST Jae Grayson .Janet Pence, Karen Muraida Rosemary March .Barbara Ricard, Jonnae Hauger Mrs. Lillian Grayson .Wendy Sizemore, Linda Arellano Irene Holden .Laraine Daugherty, Nancy Milteer, Patricia Paulsin Agnes Holden .Nancy Johnston, Sue Primich Julia March .Kathy Komenich, Linda Dodson Helen .Sally Ward, Carol Neuman Ann Barry.Carol Mac Donald, Carol Richter Ella Stone .Eileen Chidsey, Victoria Flores Mrs. Sparks ..Marille Fendelman, Rosemary Gaydos Dan Lyons.Jim Hales Glen Grayson, Jr. Mr. Greyson_ Dick Clements .. Fred . -i| g5=- G AA Sportscaster: Good afternoon, friends, this is your favorite sportscaster, Mack Trickhouse, all ready to give you the latest news in sports, as prepared by the HMHS news room. Highlighting the news is that fantastic organ¬ ization, the Horace Mann Girls’ Athletic Associ¬ ation, which has just made the headlines by be¬ ing elected one of the best girls’ athletic organ¬ izations in Gary. How did they win this honor? According to Nadene Kuruzovich, their presi¬ dent, it just took hard work. These qualities were well-demonstrated when the group handled all the individual pictures for the senior high school in October. Let me give you a brief run down of the club’s sports schedule. There are four sports in which tournaments are held—basketball, volleyball, wallball, and bowling. This season the basket¬ ball championship was won by the senior girls’ team. Winnie Hogg led her wallball squad on to victory, and Nadene’s bowling team took top honors in that contest. Some of the members played tennis, but this is not a tournament sport. Swimming is also included in the program. Besides the team trophies which are awarded to the conquering heroines, individual members receive points for participation in all sports areas. The girls with the most points at the end of the year receive special recognition. HM joined forces with Lew Wallace to pre¬ sent a water show on March 23, 24, and 25. The production, “Rhapsody in Rhythm,” featured ten boys and thirty-five girls who dived and did synchronized swimming to such tunes as “Blue Tango,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “Harbor Lights.” The grand finale, “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” was a stirring sight. After the lights were turned out, two lines of girls swam across the pool with burning candles and placed them in a floating cross. As the final “Amen” was sung, the girls extinguished the fires with their hands and the room was left in total darkness while the last strains of music died away. MarJ ° rie °“ Ver ’ Laure Q)ban, Ss 0 Men k)za, I ?£inet ' pence, ' janeV ' oiis nario 8 811 1 “ Of course, girls will be girls, and occasionally training is broken for social activities. At a banquet on November 4th, the new members were inducted. The manager of the Ambassador Bowling Lanes tempted the girls from their diets for a Christmas Party. Another holiday affair was a dance and dinner given at the V.F.W. hall. Lew Wallace GAA members were invited to attend this affair. All these activities are expensive so the club engaged in various money-making projects. Almost every month it held a dance for grade school pupils. In November the girls also sold candy to raise extra funds. Part of these earnings were spent for charitable purposes. At Thanksgiving and Christmas needy families were pre¬ sented with baskets of food. A weekend campout at Camp Tepicon, an annual event for the group, in which Lew Wallace also participated, completed the year for GAA. During this weekend of May 20-22, the girls enjoyed hiking, campfires, and other outdoor activities. At a banquet on Saturday evening the awards for the year were presented, and the new officers were announced. This dinner marks the official end of the GAA yearly activities. You have just heard the story of the award-winning Horace Mann-GAA, as presented by the HMHS news service. I shall now return you to your favorite disk jockey, Moward Hiller. SPORTS LETTERMEN Jerry F Football, I Tennis, Basketball SPORTS LETTERMEN i Peppas iot ball Tom Preston Mike Quinn Swimming Swimming—Captain Bob Radigan Swimming John Radigan Swimming Harry Redman Football Mike Richardson Football Roger Schatz Football Edward Koehler Basketball, Baseball Lee Kopulos Basketball. Baseball Bud_Levenberg James Malayter Football Ray Malayter Steve Manoski. Cross-country, Track Basketball, Track Edward McCarthy Cross-country Edward Miesel Ted Mietzner Swimming, Golf Swimming Tom Mohr Dave Monahan Bill Nurse Swimming Swimming, Baseball Football Scrapbook 1959 Season The highlights of each game TOLLESTON FIELD—Sept. 11, 1959 (HM News Serv¬ ice) The fighting Horsemen successfully opened their season tonight with a slim 26-13 victory over the Blazers of Edison. The forward line, led by Brian Evans and Randy Pawlicki, kept the Edison offense in check. The Mann backfield lacked speed but made up for it in de¬ termination and driving power. GILROY STADIUM—Sept. 18, 1959 (HM News Service) In its first conference game of the year, Horace Mann was edged out by Gary-Lew Walla ce. A fumble in the first quarter made possible an early Hornet touchdown. HM struck back and scored, but missed the extra point attempt. The game see-sawed back and forth until the final minutes when HM tried a desperate fourth-down play which failed. Lew Wallace then scored the final touchdown, and the game ended 13-6 in their favor. EXTRA—Valparaiso, Ind., Sept. 25, 1959 (HM News) The Horsemen of Gary-Mann defeated Valpo today 32-7. The five HM touchdowns in this game were made by Art LaFleur, Jim Dimitri, Ken Isley, Dave Duncan, and Dan Toomey. The Mann team fought hard during the second half to revenge the injuries of Ken Isley and Chuck Sweeney. TOLLESTON FIELD—Oct. 2, 1959 (HM News) In spite of the fact that four regular players were on the side lines because of injuries, the Mann eleven earned a 26-13 vic¬ tory over the Blue Raiders of Tolleston. Long runs by Tony Lazar and Jim Dimitri, as well as the rugged line play of Bob Bardos, contributed to HM’s second straight conference victory. SPECIAL—Tolleston Field, Oct. 8, 1959 (HM News Serv¬ ice) The loss to East Chicago Washington, the number two team in the state, killed all chances of an HM con¬ ference championship. But it was an exciting game be¬ cause the expert running of Dave Duncan and the bruis¬ ing tackling of Art LaFleur kept Mann very much in the contest until the final quarter. The score: E. C. 26-HM 13. SPORTS FEATURE—Gilroy Stadium, Oct. 25, 1959 (HM News) The Horsemen were eliminated from the chance of winning a second city championship. A 26-7 defeat at the hands of Gary-Roosevelt dashed their hopes. Superior speed by the Panther backs made the game a one-sided affair. The pass defense of Mann was very weak. BULLETIN—Gilroy Stadium, Nov. 1, 1959 (HM News Service) With Bemie Zapp’s and John Ellisthorp’s in¬ spired line play, plus Chuck Sweeney’s and David Dun¬ can’s display of driving power, the Horace Mann football team gained a victory over the Emerson Tornadoes by the score of 26-13. The field, muddy and slippery, hampered the Mann offensive machine. FLASH—Tolleston Field, Nov. 8, 1959 (HM News) Today the Mann men soundly defeated the Blue Devils of Froe- bel. They also successfully defeated Tom Harmon’s scoring record by holding J. D. Smith scoreless. Ken Isley scored three touchdowns to lead HM to a 21-0 victory. Phil Brown, with his brother Tim, did a very good job in HM’s final conference victory. FINAL EDITION—Gilroy Stadium, Nov. 13, 1959 (HM News) In their final appearance of the season, the Horse¬ men massacred the Portage Indians with a victory score of 35-0. This victory was sweet revenge for the whole team. Basketball Statement: The Horace Mann basketball team won five games in the regular season and two games in the sec¬ tionals, losing only the final championship playoff. Procedure: 1. Horace Mann started the season by win¬ ning two out of the first four contests. It won the games against Crown Point and Gary-Edison rather easily, but lost to La Porte and East Chicago-Washington by rel¬ atively close scores. 2. Disaster then struck the team, for the boys lost eleven games in a row. In order to promote new spirit in the team, Coach Hobbs shifted players and added new ma¬ terial from the reserves. 3. Toward the end of the season Mann showed more con¬ fidence and poise. With these additional attributes, HM beat Emerson, Calumet, and Portage. The squad lost to East Chicago Roosevelt in an exciting game, decided only ing the closing quarter. 4. In the Gary sectionals, Mann pulled the upset of the season by defeating Wirt and Merriville, thus gaining a chance to play in the finals. In that game, Mann was over¬ whelmed by Roosevelt, the number three team in the state. HM’s Score Opponent Score 49 Crown Point 44 48 LaPorte 59 61 E. C. Washington 81 64 Gary-Edison 48 45 Gary-Lew Wallace 64 29 Gary-Wirt 57 63 Gary-Roosevelt 88 50 Gary-Tolleston 68 63 Hammond-Technical 72 61 Gary-Froebel 79 69 Hammond High 72 42 Gary-Tolleston 55 48 Whiting 67 55 Valparaiso 61 54 Hammond-Clark 65 59 Emerson 58 52 Calumet 51 44 E. C. Roosevelt 57 96 Portage 82 Sectionals 57 Wirt 48 61 Merriville 59 57 Gary-Roosevelt 85 Discussion: Coach Hobbs awarded letters to twelve boys this year: Seniors Bob Bard os and John Mayerik who played center; forwards Tony Lazar and Norman Davis, both seniors; Eddie Koehler and Jerry Wilson, the top scorer, guards; junior centers Steve Manoski and Jerry Karski; forwards, Davis Blaine and Lee Kopulus, both juniors; and two sophomores who played at guard posi¬ tion, Fred Fogo and Tom Smith. FROSH BASKETBALL Top row: John Rooda 4th row: Larry Owen—Acting Captain. Mike Byron, Henry Yurin, Rickey 3rd row: Steve Vode, David Tuckett, Bruce Moutaw, Frank Houk. 2nd row: Howard Socol. Larry Owens, Richard Dilling, Jack Strang. 1st row: Dean Helmink, Roger Atkin, Michael Replin, Jim Maurer. RESERVE BASKETBALL Top row: Tom Krasne, James Dimitri 3rd row: Ken Hathaway, Robert Chulock, Robert Lehigh, Tim Brown 2nd row: Daniel Toomey, Charles Finley, Art Angotti, A1 Fesus. 1st row: Larry Hamilton. Paul Kamanaroff. Bill Capestany, Ronald Ostrowski Swimming Proof Given: Eighteen Lettermen Prove: HM wins two in regular season HM wins City Championship Proof: Statement 1. HM loses to South Bend Washington 44-51 2. HM loses to South Bend Adams 18-79 3. HM continues losing: HM 38.5-Whiting 56.5 HM 76- Hammond 79 HM 37-South Bend Riley 58 HM 37-Valpo 58 HM 37-South Bend Central 58 HM 44-South Bend Washington 51 4. HM wins first meet: HM 54-Portage 41 Reasons 1. HM swimming team members won only two blue ribbons. 2. The only HM first in this meet was a victory by John Radigan in diving. 3. Despite these losses the Mermen showed signs of com¬ ing to life. Bill Nurse and Bob Radigan improved on their diving while Ken Isely and Chuck Sweeney bet¬ tered their swimming form. 4. The outcome of this meet was not decided until the last two races. Tom Preston, Dave Monohan, and Bill Wallace contributed to the success. SWIMMING TEAM (continued) Scott Scheurer, John Ourkott, Vance Mather, Ki Thomas Hauser, Bill Wallace, James Curtis, p Sullh Robert 5. HM loses to Wallace 47-48 and to LaPorte 40-55 5. Even though Horace Mann individuals scored, there wasn’t enough team effort to capture the meet. 6. HM closes regular season HM 67-Froebel 18 6. Mike Quinn, Tom Hauser, and Ed Miesel all turned in fine performances. 7. HM wins first annual city swim meet 7. Points winners— first place—Mike Quinn, Dave Monohan, Bob Radigan, and Tom Hauser second place—Bill Summers, Bill Nurse, and Tom Hauser third place—Ken Isley, Chuck Cochran, and Tom Preston fourth place—Scott Scheurer TRACK TEAM T Ow«i W: Co l Don 1 ¥lser 0minSki ' Mickey Katz ' John Collins ' John Coral Roger Atkin, John Rooda. Edward Maurovicla, Henry Yurin. Larry 3rd row: Richard Dilling, John Parker, Mike Shlensky, Wayne Mathis, Howard lams, Raymond Palyok, John Durkott, James Malayter, Tim Brown 2nd row: Steve Manoski. Ken Hathaway, Ken Isley, Bill Capestany, Art Angotti, Charles Finley, Dan Toomey, Tom Krasne. Frank Houk 1st row: Jim O Shanna, Mike Bobele, Ray Malayter, Bob Bardos. Charles Cochran, David Tittle, Kelly Harrington, Mike Byron Almanac of Track Season Cross-Country and Track Weather Report Report on first half of season—There was a fair climate over the HM cross-country field in the first half of the year. The Mann distance runners posted a very respect¬ able score board of seven victories and three defeats. In the opening days the weather was mixed with a HM con¬ quest over Tollestoi , 29-32, and a defeat by Valpo, 29-25. Fair weather began when HM beat Emerson 26-32, and Froebel 26-35. Th e sun shone as HM triumphed over Hammond 31-39, Whiting 45-33, Clark 35-25, and E. C. Roosevelt 35-26. Rain clouds appeared on the horizon when Coach Kominski’s boys lost to Wallace 25-29 and E.C. Wash¬ ington 32-28. Report on the second half of the season—The last half of the year brought near perfect weather to the HM track. In individual meets HM won seven contests and only lost one. Additional sunny weather resulted after victories over Edison, Whiting, Hammond-Morton, Portage, Wallace, Bishop Noll, and Wirt. The only rainy day was when HM was defeated by E.C. Roosevelt during Easter Vaca¬ tion. The team earned a very respectable fourth in the city meet and a sixth in the conference contest. The outlook for the remainder of the season was uncertain when the Annual went to press. The Daily Forecast HM 73 Edison 35 HM 72 Wallace 37 HM 84 Whiting 25 HM 46 E.C. Roosevelt 63 HM 86.5 Hammond-Morton 30.5 HM 82 Bishop Noll 37 HM 86.5 Portage 19 HM 62 Wirt 46 Baseball Horace-scope Horace Mann—Born this year, the team of 1959-1960 will have a good season. Its lucky number will be nine. The combination of seasoned and unseasoned players will prove successful. The “Horace-Scope” proved to be true for 1960 as the team went through a 5-3-1 season. The HM nine clicked time and time again, and proved itself a fine ball club. The combination of lettermen and non-lettermen scored a total of fifty runs compared to their opponents’ twenty-seven. The nine has not been composed of the same people every game. At first base is Lee Kopulos, and at second is either Ed Koehler or Bill Nurse. A1 Fesus and Tony Lazar take turns covering third base while Jerry Wilson plays the short stop posi¬ tion. In the field are Bemie Zapp, Randy Pawlicki, Davis Blaine, and Norman Davis. The pitchers are Bob Hipskind and Jerry Flynn, and the catchers are Tom Billie and Jim Dimitri. Golf Dictionary ACE—a hole in one—the best possible shot. Horace Mann’s outstanding showing this year was a 14-1 victory over Calumet in the opening meet. BIRDIE—taking less shots than the specified number. In its second season the golf team has already bettered its 1959 record. Mann has beaten Hammond-Technical 10.5-4.5, Highland 10.5-4.5, and E.C. Washington 11.5-3.5. BOGEY—shooting more than the expected shots. Horace Mann has lost five games this season. The team lost to Clark, Dyer-Central, and Valpo by the score 6-9. They also were defeated by Hammond High 1.5-13.5 and by Lew Wallace 2.5-12.5. GOLF COURSE—playing area especially designed for the game of golf. While playing against various schools, the golf team has toured some of the better courses in the area. Its home course is Indian Ridge, but the squad has played at Gleason Park, Turkey Creek, Cressmoor, and many other courses. PAR—the lowest number of strokes for which the course is normally designed. HM Par- breakers Fred Fogo Ken Harrison Ed Miesel Dave Duncan Bruce Bauldridge Richard Duncan Larry Stevens Elbert Carnahan—Coach Tennis Play Place: Tennis Courts Time: Fall Act I—In its first year at Horace Mann, the tennis team made an impressive record with five victories and only two defeats. The squad won its first three matches by outscoring E.C. Roose¬ velt and Hammond Tech, with the identical scores of 4-1. They acquired another win when Emerson forfeited. Act II—In the second act the Mann team did not give as bril¬ liant a performance. It lost to Hammond-Clarke 3-2, and to Hammond High 4-1. In conference matches the group beat E.C. Washington 5-0 and Tolleston 4-1, By defeating all city foes, HM won the city championship. Critic’s Review of Cast Singles Bud Levenberg—proved to be the steadiest player on the team Tom Tuckett—the player with the most perseverance Dave Hage—Lacks experience, but has potential ability Tom Mohr—needs more experience, but should be good later Doubles Mark Borak and Jerry Karski—this twosome won every match they played Dave Tuckett and Dave Finkel—since both are just freshmen, they have a very bright future. Senior Directory fimT fBffi d- flfl BSEHT-. “ os |E r - G.A.A 0 .- U F 0 B.L S A reet ng W 3 jj?«! Man! 344 N Linc D oi? 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