Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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The Modulus Little Bits of IDisdom VERY student of Huntington High School should be proud of its school and the prin- ciples it stands for most rigidly. However, we know that there are very few in our midst who feel the opposite from this. The Student Council has gone ahead and established an Extra Curricular Activity Limita- tion Program, which has already gone into effect in our High School. As of all new plans, it was not favored by numerous ones of the student body, but they had not actually reasoned and thought out this plan in an intelligent manner. This new measure was for the limitation of ex- tra-curricular activities, as the Student Council, Faculty, and School Board felt as if too many of the same students were doing all the work, where it should have been more evenly divided. This was proposed last Spring before the Student Council, but no definite action was tak- en at the time. However, this fall the matter was brought up again, a committee was ap- pointed to take care of the technicalities, and then the measure was approved and passed. We, who had no part in the actual forming of this plan, should not kick, but accept it as the best factor possible for the problem we were fac- ing and which grew greater year after year. This year we have a new Athletic Director, namely Harold Sonny Johnson, formerly of Berne, Indiana. Mr. Johnson has come to us with the highest recommendations. Mr. Johnson did not coach our football team, but he was one of its most ardent sup- porters, and every auditorium pep session which was held before a football game, he would give a rousing and inspirational talk to us concerning the football team and its merits. Our team this year, under the guidance of Coaches Clum Bucher and Eddie Hughes, made a favorable record for themselves in Huntington High School football circles. They guided the Viking Ship into calm waters, yet at times rough, when their luck broke. Last year the Modulus instituted a new ex- periment, that of being issued three times a year instead of the cut and dried manned of once a year. Of course, there were some dissenters, but they thought differently after the completion of the three issues, made complete by the perman- ent binder. This year the 1931 MODULUS won first place in Division II in the Indiana High School Press Association at the convention, held at Franklin, Indiana. This shows that the experi- ment, instituted by Mr. Day, our Journalism Advisor is really worth while. That is why we are again this year carrying out the same idea, and with the mistakes made last year, we are endeav- oring to profit by them to the best extent poss- ible. We can only live and learn, as the old saying goes. This book is your book, and something to look back on when your high school days are ended. Keep it as a memory book, and cherish it in the years that are to come. With these thoughts in mind, we close, and hope that you may profit by the little bits of wis- dom contained herein. flu ifflfomorfttm ♦ Mary Catherine Trovinger NYONE who ever came in contact with Mary Catherine Trovinger could not help but be impressed with her sweet spirit — so serene, yet full of inestimable strength. Even when Death was close upon her, she smiled and held her trust with that all-powerful factor — Jesus Christ. Mary Catherine was born to Mr. and Mrs. Delano Trovinger on December 18, 1914. in Huntington. She attended Horace Mann School for eight years and was a member of the class of 1932. She is survived by her father and mother. Her death occured June 4, 1931, after an illness of seven long months. Mary Catherine participated in various ac- tivities around school and the gap left by her death can never be adequately filled by anyone.

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cfae modulus Published by the JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT of HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL HUNTINGTON. INDIANA Kenneth Balzer Ruth Wike Associate Editors Theresa Biliter Business Manager Alice Hurd Editor Glenn Rickert John Spahr Photographers M. McCabe Day Faculty Advisor VOL. XXI NEW YEAR, 1932 NO. 1 Contents Little Bits of Wisdom 2 In Memoriam 2 Passing in Review 3 The Fourth Estate 13 Pour in One 14 Talkers-Planners 16 Just Boys 17 Radiant Rays 18 Revue Queen 20 Revue Nominees 21 At the Foot of the Rainbow 22 Our Mentors 24 Pigjkinners 25 Data of Dates 30

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The Modulus Passing in Reuieu? 3N ORDER that the members of the class of 1932 do not forget a single one of their august Masters and Mistresses, we will conduct a tour from basement to attic of the most notable edifice in all the city of Hunting- ton, namely, Huntington High School. Upon entering by the John Street entrance, we take the stairs to the right, leading to the basement. Oh! dear, that terrific noise. No ef- ficient teacher allows such lack of order. We open the first door to the left and, well, there is no disorder at all; just a room full of busy boys, making pretty things in woodwork, under the careful eye of Hugh Brown guiding, criticising, and directing all this buzz of activity. While we are here, we will just go through the shop and see what is on the other side. First we stumble over bicycles, and then dodge under a stairway, and finally find our way to a door What ' s here? No pupils, and what a funny room. Oh, this is the storeroom where Mr. Riser, ( Oh pshaw! let ' s call him by the name we love, just plain Jim ) doles out supplies to all these teachers. We ' ll not tell all Jim does. No sir, but he is a master at his work, and by the aid of his able assistants, Emery Telfer and John Mosher, we challenge anyone to find in the state as well- kept building as we boast. Here is a bit of gossip about Jim, He has a sweetheart which is that little black beauty ( Buick Straight Eight) and a baby was never more tenderly cared for or adored than is she. Jim and Mr. Scudder are often found courting her together. Retracing our steps through the woodshop, we cross the hall, and enter a room of still more noise; but we have learned by this time that noise, down here, means constructive work. Fred Mahoney, wearing the smile that doesn ' t wear off, is lord and master of this domain of forges and lathes. From here we go down the hall to the right and by way of the boys ' dressing room enter the gym, where we find the long and short of it, Miss Ruth Luther, and Harold Sonny John- son. Both are newcomers to the portals of H. H. S. All new things are interesting, especially when they come single. Sonny Johnson hap- pens to be the guiding star of the 1932 Viking ship, while Miss Luther weeps and wails for a bigger and better Red and Black girls ' hardwood team. Next we take a peep at the girls ' dressing room and pass Miss Luther ' s spacious office as we wind our way to the club room. Ah! mel- ody, harmony, and discords emanate from with- in. Here ' s where Mr. Weesner, the big boy who breaks the batons, strives to find the lost chord in the horn section. His untiring efforts, in developing a band, of which we are all proud, are worthy of mention. Out in the hall, a few sharp turns, up the steps to first floor, and urn, um , — those de- licious odors. Of course they lead us to the cooking room of Miss Emma Kline, who is a girl ' s real pal and a pal ' s real blessing, especial- ly if you are hungry. This sanctuary of hers is not unpopular with the boys, either. She knows and understands a little secret she is willing to share with you, girls. Here it is: The way to a man ' s heart is through his stomach. There are times when she is positively indispensable. For instance, try launching a Sunshine party without Miss Emma Kline steering the launch. Indeed, she teaches home nursing, dietetics, cooking, sewing, and vocational biology. As we stroll through the immaculate kitch- en and dining room we find that, presto chango, we go from a kitchen to a miniature hospital, with all accessories. A trained nurse Mrs. Eliza- beth Sayle, is there, always kind and sweet, and ready to minister to a stomach ache or a broken bone. Here also, we meet Mrs. Hazel Bechtold, the truant officer, or, as she is officially desig- nated, the attendance officer. If you don ' t know her, there ' s an easy way to get acquainted — just play hookey. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Then in room 109, there is Miss Alice Kline, prim and demure, but efficient, nevertheless. A veritable home maker. An artist in the knacks of cooking and sewing. That isn ' t all she is; but as many can attest, Miss Alice Kline proves a sincere and unassuming friend. Wait just a minute! Let us step into room 108. Girls, just girls, are here, and we should view this course with much respect, for here we find the future home-makers. Miss Emily Boyd, another new teacher this year, has proved her- self a valuable asset to our school in teaching home decoration, clothing, and foods. Right next door is our High School ' s handy man, J. E. Michael. His special line of work, mechanical drawing, often makes him a target for extra work, but his genial disposition quali- fies him to help everybody. We can all readily recognize Mrs. Carrie