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

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HUNTINGTON LEAGUE OF NATIONS The American Field Service is a non-profit organiza- tion whose international scholarships have, since 1947, brought 2,354 teenagers from European, Asian, £md South American countries to the United States to study in our high schools and be a part of our families for a year. The students live with average American families 2ind fit into the home and community life. This year Marty Lendin came from Stockholm, Sweden, to live with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miller, Sarah, and John. Her pleasing personality created a constant demand for her as a speaker. Coupled with almost 40 ambassador talks about herself, Sweden, and A. F. S., she found time to serve as Craft Committee chairman of Sunshine Society and rank very high scholasticaUy in school. She could always be seen at basketball games cheering the Vikes and knitting at the same time. When asked how she liked America, Marty said: I don ' t like it, I love it! The European returnees who had lived in this coun- try for a year wished to do something in return, so they made available the summer scholarships for American teenagers. Susanne Schilling was awarded the scholtir- ship for the summer of 1955. She stayed with families in Geleen and The Hague, Holland. Susanne shared her experiences in over 55 talks not only in our community but also in many surrounding towns. Susie was elected Indiana Chairman of the A. F. S. by the exchange stu- dents. The outstanding event of the year was Interna- tional Day held at Huntington High School to encour- age other high schools in the state to participate in the American Field Service Exchange Student Program. Mr. Stephen Galatti, New York City, Director-General of the A. F. S. was the speaker and discussion leader of the day. The entire program succeeds, we believe, in its pur- pose of promoting understanding between the peoples of the world. The major work of the American Field Service Com- mittee in Huntington has been the raising of $650 for an exchange student next year plus $100 as a gift to the American summer exchange student. The fund was raised this yesir by the high school students who purchased Share the Fare bonds, an Eiffel Plasterer Bubble Show, and the receipts of speeches made by Marty and Susanne. The Committee also arranges for homes for the ex- change student and handles the applications of our stu- dents for the summer scholarships. Miss Ruth Luther, in her fifth year as Committee Chairman, was assisted by the following people in di- recting the year ' s activities: Mrs. Everett Houser, Mrs. C. O. Porter, Mrs. Gerald Miller, Mrs. WUbur Lockhart, Mr. Harold Johnson, Doctor Wayne Paulen, Marty Lendin, Susanne Schilling, and student council officers and members.

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OUTSTANDING CHORAL GROUPS In keeping with the school colors the choir robes are red with a black stole and red H H S embroidered on it. Boys wear white shirts and black ties and the girls wear white blouses. Probably one of the busiest organizations of the school is the choir An an- nouncement famUiar to everyone is: This announcement concerns the choir. Meet at . . . —always going somewhere it seems. Hunting a lost robe in a frenzied panic, handing out pass slips to be signed by teachers, arriving for appearances just in the nick of time— all these, nerve-racking though they may seem, are a part of the hfe of the choir. The pubhc appearances which the choir makes each year number about 16. Programs are given at the grade schools— Riley, Horace Mann, Central, and Lin- coln. The choir were guests at Huntington College for a performance. They also provided the music for both the unified Good Friday Service and the Easter Serv- ice at school. On April 27 the group traveled to Warsaw where they presented a program. For the final appearance of the year and one of the most important— to seniors at least— the choir provided music for the Baccalaureate service. Lending her talents to the choir was Mara Jane Carter, accompanist. To the choir ' s patient instructor, Mr. Cloyde Slater, goes much of the credit for the skill and talent of this group. Working with minds is one thing but work- ing with voices is entirely different. As Mr. Slater has sung with several profes- sional groups, he is able by his own experiences to keynote the entire musical pro- gram to a goal of perfection. In the district and state vocal contests our choir was very well represented with Sondra Terrel, Ralene Newhard, and the Girls ' Sextette— winning Superior ratings. In the state contest Sondra Terrel received an Excellent rating and the Sextette again came through with a Superior rating. This shows the fine work done by Mr. Slater. For most people, memorizing piece after piece of music and practicing for hours would be a tedious and tiresome job. It becomes that way for the choir at times, too. They know, however, that soft tones, good enunciation, and controlled breathing— all of which make for really good music— are not born of haphazard practices. Congratulations to this group of students and their director. We ' re proud of their talent euid the deserving appreciation which they are shown by other groups. Cloyde Slater, Director

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Thespians have new mentor With Speech for Use as its motto Msisque and and Gavel has been in its 15th year of operation at Huntington High School. The aims of the organization aie: to foster more individual participation in speech activities; to create proficiency in competition; and to expand the high school speech program to include diversified dra- matic participation. The officers for 1955-56 were: Kent Owen, Presi- dent; Hoyt Brown, Vice-president; and Cynthia Mc- Clure, Secretary-treasurer. The meetings held in the school on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month were un- der the direction of Mr. Maurice Imhoff who served as club advisor in his first year at H. H. S. The activities of Masque and Gavel included par- ticipation in the Indiana Student Legislative Assem- bly at which Kent Owen won his third Outstanding Legislative Award. Masque and Gavel also sent students to the Ball State Drama Festival where they received four ex- cellent ratings. Those in the cast receiving the out- standing award for DUST OF THE ROAD were Sallie Crews, Peter Strodel, Kent Owen, and Hoyt Brown. Members also attended the Indiana State Foren- sic League contests in radio and original oratory. The final event of the year was a Roman Ban- quet. Top Row I: Sallie Crews, Susan Hudson, Mary Ellen Hoppe, Cynthia McClure, Jim Gordon. Row II: Hoyt Brown, Kent Owen, Pete Petrie. G.A.A. winds up interesting year The highlight of the year was the G. A. A. ban- quet held on April 9. The guest speaker. Dr. Roxy Lefforge, former missionary to China, spoke on the subject Life As a Game. Awards were presented to the girls by the physical education teacher and spon- sor of G. A. A., Miss Ruth Luther. Bonnie Kieth, Sally Perrin, and Dede WUliams received H ' s for earning 250 points. Forty-four girls won yoeman and bowman national archery certificates, and six girls were presented with national bowman pins. Fourteen girls were pinned and initiated into the club at this banquet. The five girls winning the highest honor of G. A. A., the state wall plaque for 350 points in ac- tivities and achievement tests were Sally Perrin, Susan Hudson, Dorothy Wendel, Mama Emley, and Bonnie Kieth. Officers pictured at the right are: left to right, Dorothy Wendel, President; Alice Maybee, Secre- tary; Mama Emley, Vice-president; Dede WiUi£ims, Treasurer. Row I (seated on steps): Rose Tomlinson, Mary Lou Guth- ier, Sally Perrin, Lynn Hegel, Betty Fry, Jackie Brown. Row II (seated on steps): Phyllis Johnson, Mary Chambers, Alice Maybee, Susanne Chaifant, Julie Sowerwine, Janice Carroll. Row III (seated on steps): Alice Johnson, Betty Pegan, Mary Alice West, Patty Waikel. Seated on right: Edith Winterholter, Mama Emley, Marty Lendin, Susemne Schilling, Joyce Williams. Seated on left: Dede WiUiams, Bonnie Kieth, Sandra Grieder. Standing: Janet Derr, Phyl- lis Stouder, Dona Gemmer, Lois Garrison, Beverly Allen, Sandra Stetzel, Sharon Obenour.