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

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12 The Modulus (Continued from page 4 ) English and more English, and yet some- one was heard to say, I ain ' t made but two mis- takes in my life, and I seen them as soon as I done it. But we are sure that was not said in this next room, for Miss Lulu Rupert reigns su- preme over room 208. She also develops, among Seniors, future Janet Gaynors and Charles Par- rels by her persistent efforts and untiring pa- tience in producing Senior Plays. We ' ll take a peep and step into this next room. No desks here, but easels, pallettes, and brushes take their place. Who knows but a fu- ture Raphael may walk forth from here some day? Miss Alice Jean Gray, sweet and friendly adds charms to the room. Deutchland mein. Deutchland frau. Miss Minnie Hoffman is taking her German class through the paces, and why can ' t they get that accent? We may drop back a little later, and then we shall find the atmosphere of the room changed, with Miss Hoffman busily en- gaged in expounding algebra. Next we come to the big little man who struggles through the dark ages of history, and also the essentials of journalism ; but his biggest struggle is with his revues, which have always proved a success. We also understand that Mr. Day is a distant relative to a Swiss guard, and we do not wish to doubt his word; but he cer- tainly doesn ' t resemble them in stature, at least. Ah, now we are advancing. L T p we go, climbing the steps to the third floor. We are go- ing to make the acquaintance of some very inter- esting people up here. Just wait and see, little ones! First, we ought to introduce you to the lit- tle blond, absent-minded professor, George Eb- erhart. We talk about depression and we know there is depression, but still Mr. Eberhart is busily engaged in caring for the thrifty on bank days. Why those looks of anxiety in this room? we inauire. But Mr. Eberhart smilingly explains that it is all because of those trial bal- ances. This is the room where we talk with our hands. Xo, not deaf and dumb, you have mis- understood us; we are just teaching those type- writers to do our bidding while Miss Beatrice Easter sees to it that we do her bidding. Here is where you pay the penalty for errors, and is she exacting! ! But really, folks, she isn ' t fierce; just conscientious about her children, and very nice. The horror of all beginning students, is the little tin guard with the name Underwood there- on, and she certainly will use it if your eyes stray to your hands. So, take warning! ! Hooray! Strike up the band! Miss Ruth Alwood marches by ! She deserves it, for she led the Class of ' 31 to victory, and is now directing the Class of ' 33 to the same end. She teaches one language ( Latin ) that is foreign and another (Shorthand) that looks foreign. Her frank and outspoken manner prevents monotony in these classes. We understand Miss Alwood especially likes Freshmen, because they say what they think whether it hurts or not. Mademoiselle Deirdre McMullan is next, and can she ever talk French! Just step in room 308 sometime and see for yourself that she ' s right from Paree. Miss McMullan had the honor bestowed upon her of being sponsor to the group that captured the prize on Homecoming day. Sssssssssssssssss boom, oh! There goes an- other test tube, and they wonder where all my money goes. Such ejaculations may be heard as we enter the domain over which Eiffel Plasterer rules as dictator. If you don ' t happen to know it, we will let you in on a great dark secret. Listen closely, — he plays one of those tubas. Per- haps you have never heard this before, but it ' s really true. Hail! Miss Virginia Watson, our beloved Senior Advisor. Youth and beauty lend to her charm. Here ' s one girl that is not afraid of frogs and grasshoppers, and not even mice. She also knows all about the great out-of-doors, trees, flowers, and even birds. If you wish to stand in good in this room just don ' t chew gum. We Seniors certainly appreciate her. Clum Bucher, the Knute Rockne of Hunt- ington High School, is in his room now, teaching. We usually think of him out on Kriegbaum Field but he does teach some History on the sidelines. Notebooks, notebooks, and more note- books, and What is your authority? are Miss Martha Tyner ' s two theme songs. We will guar- antee you that she is a real authority on dates. History is her long suit, and in taking this sub- ject we learn to know her as a most valued friend, and a popular teacher. There ' s a compli- ment, Miss Tyner, and you can see how we ap- preciate you. Ah! here ' s a pleasant room — large, light, and warm. But please be quiet: this is Miss Cora Altman ' s room and she doesn ' t appreciate noise. Another English teacher. Did you know we had so manv? Miss Altman has the distinguished honor of being Dean of Girls. As you read this, five, ten, or twenty-five years from now, we hope you will enjoy again your days in Huntington High School, though only in memory, aided by these pictures.

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The Modulus 11 (1) Biology Laboratory. 304, Miss Virginia Watson: (2) History Room, 303, Clum Bucher ; (3) History Room, 302, Miss Martha Tyner ; (4) English Rcom. 301, Miss Cora D. Altman.

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The Modulus 13 The Fourth Estate y fXDER the personal direction of Papa g|j Day and his moustache, the staffs of the — two publications, the School World and Modulus, industriously started their campaigns for the new year in Room 212. The staffs were appointed with the Modu- lus having Alice Hurd as Editor-in-Chief, and Ruth Wike and Kenneth Balzer as Associate Editors, and John Spahr, Photographer. The money side is ably taken care of by none other than Theresa Biliter, Business Manager of our famous book. This staff has worked hard and faithfully to get this book out to the subscribers in the best manner possible. They have worked, also, on the Rainbow Revue, given by the Journ- alism Department of our school, December 14 and 15. With the money derived from this source, the Modulus is financed without any advertising. The 1931 Modulus placed first in the State for Division II and we want to keep up this high standard of efficiency. The 1931 Modulus was, as you know, a new type of annual, being issued three times during the school year, with a per- manent leather binder given with the second is- sue, so the three issues make up the complete annual. Now, we come to our weekly blab known as the School World, under the watchful eyes of Mary Farmer, the Managing Editor. The rest of her staff has among its members Dorothy Han- non, Associate Editor; Richard Guthier, News Editor; Annamae Oatis, Feature Editor; Lewis Kimmel, Sports Editor; Donald Freehafer, Copy Editor; Paul Schepper, Business Manager; Rosabelle Bridgins, Advertising Manager; Vel- ma Zook, Circulation Manager; Madge Sprowl, Exchange Manager; and Deloris Klinger, Typ- ist. The ones who aid these importunates, as Re- porters are Marjorie Barnhart, Betty Bradley, Jane Foote, Eloise Hannon, Jessie Mae Lehman. Louis Nie, Georgia Plummer, John Spahr, Mary Jeanette Willson, James Meier, Robert Bitner, and Wilma Lobdell. Naturally, they have to have some money, in order to finance the paper, so Willis Hosier, and Clint McClure take care of this, as Ad Solicitors. The School World placed second again this year in the contest under the supervision of the Indiana High School Press Association, and this is indeed an honor for Huntington High School. The Journalism office equipment has been added to every year, and an adding machine was bought for the room, making affairs more effici- ent than ever, now. Efficiency is stressed very much, both for the annual and newspaper, issued under the direct supervision of this department. Some people think that only a little time and effort is required to put out a weekly paper and a magazine annual, but you would soon change your mind if you were one of the workers. So, if you are not willing to work in an honest and willing way, do not take up Journalism, is our advice to vou. MODULUS STAFF John Spahr. Theresa Biliter, Mr. Day, Alice Hurd. Ruth Wike, Kenneth Balzer WORLD STAFF Back Row : Lewis Kimmel, Paul Schepper Donald Freehafer. Richard (luthier, Mr. Day. Front Row: Dorothy Hannon. Madge Sprowl Mary Farmer. Velma Zook, Annamae Oatis, Rosabelle Bridgins.