Ireland High School - Irishite Yearbook (Ireland, IN)

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ew sw.. In the one thousand nine hundred forty-eighth year of our Lord, on the eighth day of the ninth month, nineteen sudents entered a new stage in their life cycle as the Green Freshmen of Ireland High School. Our first business procedure was the following election of class sponsor and officers: Miss Seng, Sponsor, Betty Rohleder, President, Tom Sermersheim, Vice President, Raphael Ackerman, Treasurer, Alma Sendelweck, Secretary. Participating on the bask- etball line-up were: Morris Weidenbenner, Paul Schitter, Tom Sermersheim, Raphael Ackerman, LeRoy Hupp and Norb Mehringer. Soon our Freshmen year was brought to a close with great success being accomplished. Our first class meeting as Sophomores was held to choose the officers as follows: President, Morris Weidenbenner, Vice President, Randy McCain, Secretary, Juliann Schuler, Treasurer, Norma Werner. Mr. Allen was chosen as our class sponser. We then had the pleasure of initiating the Freshmen. A few months later we were the show off's with our grey class sweaters. We decided to change the old custom and have IHS and 52 on our sweaters. In basketball we had Paul Schitter, Tom Sermersheim, and Raphael Ackerman on the second team. Morris Weidenbenner and Norb Mehringer were on the first team. Betty Rohleder and J uliann Schuler were two of the four cheer- leaders. - Mrs. Frances Weaver was chosen class sponser for the Junior year. Alma Sendel- week, President, Betty Armstrong, Vice President, Raphael Ackerman, Secretary, Tom Sermersheim, Treasurer. We were proud to announce that Morris Weidenbenner, Tom Sermersheim, Paul Schitter, and Norb Mehringer were on the Spud squad. Betty Roh- leder was appointed cheerleader. We received our class rings which we flashed before everyone's eye, making them gaze and also envy us. Beginning the new year we were busy With our class play. The entire Junior Class participated in our play, Angell Brats , which was given before a large crowd with the help of Mrs. Weaver our director. The Junior-Senior Prom was given April 17, 1951, at the Jasper Country Club. Carol Wagner and Alf Burger were chosen queen and king. As the Senior Class of 1952 we returned the following fall, realizing this would be our last year of school. Class of- ficers were elected as follows: President, Marita Gress, Vice President, Viola Goeppner, Secretary, Leland Durcholz, Treasurer, Raphael Ackermann. Mr. Buechler was chosen class sponser. Actions speak louder than words is true for the class of 52. Our play Damsel in Distress was chosen over the summer months and given October 10 and 11. Our class may also boast as breaking all financial records of Ireland High School in the presentation of a play. Over 900 people saw the production. The play was directed by Mr. Buechler. The Seniors again introduced the new idea of giving a public stocking-foot round and square dance in the gym. On Dec. 15, 1951, a bake sale was given with much success. The basketball line-up for a very successful year with our new coach, Jerry Kemp were as follows: Morris Weidenbenner, Captain, Paul Schitter, and Tom Sermersheim. Betty Rohleder was again elected cheerleader. The Seniors had the responsibility of decorating the basketball queen's throne. Mildred Hulsman was crowned queen and Alma Sendelweck was maid-of-honor. Mildred Miller was chosen to represent Ireland High School at the Fall Festival at Huntingburg. The big finale to our high school life was a trip to Washington D. C.. On April 24, 1952, fourteen proud but sad seniors received their diplomas. Our four years at I. H. S. were a success. - ll

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79 As I was cruising along on Highway 56, I noticed the scenery seemed quite familiar. Then much to my surprise I saw on a sign the name of Ireland and realized this was my old home town. As I drove on through town, I saw a huge sign advertising Betty's Unique Dress Designs. I parked my car and went in. There I saw Miss Betty Rohleder at her desk giving orders, and I realized that was my old class mate. We chatted for awhile and I asked her what had happened to Tom Sermersheim and she informed me that he was now the Governor of Indiana. I decided to see the capital building which had been moved from Indiaapolis to Ireland and also to talk to Tom. Thinking that Tom would know the where-abouts of the rest of our classmates, I asked him about each one of them. Tom informed me that Raphael Ackerman and Norb Mehringer have become partners in the coal mining industry and are noted for their new method of putting out more coal in the fall than any other mine in this part of the country. Betty Armstrong is now in Alaska where her husband is a 5-star General. General Miller is very famous and you often see Mrs. Miller at many social events and in the news reels. Paul Schitter was head of the new Sportsmen's club with his coon dogs. Leland Durcholtz is now a large plantation owner. His wealth is due to his ability of thinking up easier and shorter ways of doing things. Millie Miller, who has been Mrs. Goodman since 1952, is specializing in raising short-nosed beagel dogs at the Good-Dog Kennel owned and operated by her husband. All through school Alma Sendelweck and Viola Goeppner had their heads to- gether. Now I realize why as I noticed the billboard advertising the Daring Women Drivers. They were famous for their famous spine thrilling stunts. Mrs. Morris Weiden- benner is the former Mildred Hulsman, who is now stewardess on Mr. Weidenbenner's plane. Morris has won several medals for his excellent flying ability. Living happily married for twenty years, they also are the proud and happy parents of ten boys. Mr. Weidenbenner also coaches the famous Weidenbenner Family Hot Shots, basketball team. Mitzie has been married and divorced three times but has been seen lately with the Duke of Edenburg. Maybe with the Duke's money and social standing she will be satisfied, after all, what else is there in marriage? Mizenta Schwenzy better known to the old grads as Nancy Schwenk is now a gypsie dancerg she has been featured at the Flamingo at Chicago for the past two years. I continued on my way after talking to Alma and Viola. As I drove on through town I was very pleased and amazed at all the changes that had been made. And I left with a feeling of pride of my home town IRELAND. 13