James Whitcomb Riley High School - Hoosier Poet Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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. renior Qllicers President , ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,A,.,,,,,, , , James Early lf ice-Presiderlt ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, Norman McDaniels Secretary , ......., ,.A.,,A,, Bonnie Lee Alspach Treasurer ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,..,.,..,..... - Elizabeth Kleinhans Freshies . . . Green Caps . . . Oh, how fresh and oh, how green, just like lettuce or spinach, maybe, fit's a phase of lifel. We were unorganized the hrst two semesters, but we made up for that later. Sophomores . . . Now when we grew up, we got ideas. They were ideas worth putting into action, so-o-o-o we did! First in December we got sophisti- cated and had a cabaret party, with the gym deco- rated by an expert hand fi-emember?l. In May our Class Constitution was adopted, and we began to enter into the whirl of activities, making an excel- lent record. Whole-hearted participation in debating, athletics, and the various clubs showed that we were an up-and-coming class. Juniors . . . On October 20, 1938, while we com- pared our tans and sunburns, we began to lay plans for our Junior-Senior Dinner Dance. It was an out- standing party, and completely shadowed the other classes for several weeks. It was with this success that we became known as the 'pot 0' gold' class for everything we attempted was immediately a wow. As we took an increasingly active part in the doings,', we became more important in the life of Riley High. The climax of the year came in April with our play, The Thirteenth Chair. Never be- fore had a Junior play been so popular. Mary Dubin, acting as the weird seance-conductor, and Jack Swantz, the efficient inspector, laid them in the aisles. Seniors . . . At last we were the kingpins of the school. Social activities occupied much of our at- tention. For our last fling at Riley, we elected the following olficers to help us keep our ship afloat: President, James Earlyg Vice-President, Norman McDanielsg Secretary, Bonny Lee Alspachg and Treasurer, Elizabeth Kleinhans. Our last party was no exception to our other gay successes. It was our May Invitational in the Palais Royale. A grand affair, it was carried off in the true '40 fstream- linedl class style. On Class Day, May 24, the digni- fied seniors fbefore many snifiling Ma's and under- classmenj marched down the aisle to a medley of old favorites. The senior's program was given a big hand, and for the first time in school history, the Hoosier Poets were passed out on this memorable day. But what have we gained? Our years of high school have been a proving ground where we tested our capabilities and molded our personalities. Through our courses of study and our extra-curricu- lar activities, we have formed habits of getting along with other people, and we have gained ideals which will serve us well when we take our places in the world, attempting to leave our marks there, as we have left them in Riley High School.

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BONNY LEE ALSPACH-A secre- ROGER W. ARMSTRONG-Another tary worth raving about! Bonny was our able class secretary all through high school as well as of the Student Council. She was Vice President of the Drama Club and was in both of their plays as well as in our own Jr. A. Play, RAY BACK-Riley lost one of its best stage workers when Ray grad- uated. He was President of the Stage Club and also belonged to the Slide Rule Club. Tell Ray what you want and it will be done in a jitfy-and done right. CHARLES BARNES-Charles was a faithful member of the Etiquette and German Clubs. His buddies are George Truman and Bus Metz- ger and the Field of electrical con- tracting welcomes him. Sa-a-y, these look mighty like off-guard shots . . You can,t fool us Bob, tlvatis posed . . M. F. Littleton, the center of attraction . . Duck, Martha, l76,5 got that gleam in his eye . . The Pepsodent smile . . Collegues . . Tlve man of the hour . . fr. celebrities . . Hi, Buell . . just galavantin, around. . Lovely Lady . . Curious, ebl . . LUCILLE BOUCHARD-One of the prettiest girls in school. Punky was a member of the Glee Club. Hi-Times Staff and an excellent Librarian. We hope her ambition to become a journalist will be ac- complished because, well, every- body likes Punky! KENNETH BUCKLES-Table Tennis, Photography, and Study Clubs head Ken's list of activities at Riley. Foster Sorock and Bob Garner agree with us that he will make an excellent Structural Engineer. THOMAS BULLOCK-Tommy had quite a well rounded activity list. with Football, Basketball and the Wildcat and Monogram Clubs rank- ing beside the Band and Orchestra. Curly haired Tommy can't quite decide whether to be a musician or a coach. Here's wishing him luck in either. or both! loss to Riley's Band and Orchestra. iThis time a bass player.J Lots of luck. Roger, in achieving your com- mercial art goal, and may you be as famous as Petty! HELEN BAILEY-Here we have a R loyal member of the French and Typing Clubs. and also a valuable addition to our Band. Helen's one ambition is to be a French teacher. so here's wishing her success! OBERT BARRELL-When things were being done, Bob was always on hand. He was a member of the Hi-Y Club, and the Boys' Glee Club and made an excellent scholastic record. JUNE BEGHTEI.-J une graduated K on the commercial course. Her best pals, Evelyn Torok and Helen Bailey say the Table Service and Costume Designing Clubs had her as a member, as well as her favo- rite Girl Reserves. ENNETH BELL-Remember that bustling figure on the football field during the games? Most likely it was our excellent Manager Bell. In addition to those duties, he attend- ed meetings of the Etiquette, Hi- Y and Monogram Clubs. PAUL BOHM-Another of our able athletes, Paul was in Football and Track and the Monogram, Wildcat, and Track Clubs were tops with him. Tom Bullock and Bob Batten- berg testify that he was an able Vice President of our Junior Class. MILDRED BOSS--Midge was very popular in dramatic and music circles. She appeared in the Fire Prince, Our Town and the Christmas Carol as well as sing- ing for years in the Glee Club and Robed Choir. Midge hopes to be- come a valuable secretary. FRANCIS BRANIFF-The boy with K D the lumberjack's stride-'tis ru- mored that he's girl shy. Fran was a member of the Baseball, Foreign Relations, Etiquette and Fencing Clubs and paled around with Chuck Haines. ENNETH BUEL-Although think- ing of a bright future in drafting, Ken spent his extra time during school in Track, Student Council and the Latin Club. His closest friends were Bob Gibson and Dale Massey. AVID BURTON-Ofiicial chauifeur of anybody who needs it -Dave is one swell pal. His Champion is a familiar sight-rushing around with errands galore. Dave entered from Shortridge. Indianapolis. NORMA J. AUER-This pretty senior R was always seen with a smile, and an admirer! Along with her many sports, Gig was interested in the Knitting, Etiquette and Journalism Clubs. OBERT BARKDULL-A contributor to Riley's music fame, Bob was a member of both the Boys' Glee Club and the Robed Choir. He participated in the Red Mill Skit and the Dr, of Alcantaraf' His ambition is to be a swing drummer. ROBERT BATTENBERG -- Bob's football playing will long be re- membered. One of the best cap- .tains Riley ever had. Bob kept the team in there fighting every min- ute. Also active in baseball and intramural basketball, he wants to be a commercial artist. EARL BEHNEY-Earl's big ambition is to be an electrical engineer. He was active in the German, Stage, and Screen Clubs and among his many friends he treasures Joe Pal- kowski and Ken Bell. FRANK BERES-Future housekeep- R P R D ers. buy your groceries and meats from Beres - Home Owned! Frank belonged to the Wildcat, Football and Etiquette Clubs and his chums are Louis Major and Frank Braniff. OSE BONJORNO-Active in sports, Rose played on both the volley ball and basketball teams. The Hockey and Usher Clubs were her favo- rites, but she hasn't quite made up her mind as to what she wants to do yet. JOHN pect BOTICH-An excellent pros- for Studebakers, John's ambi- tion is to be a Tool and Die Maker. Checker and Football Clubs his membership slips and his The had chums are Paul Bohm and Frank Braniff. HYLLIS BUCK-Small in stature but great in heart is our Phyl. In our shiny crystal we see a place for her in the commercial field. She was an active member of the Eti- quette and Glee Clubs. OBERT BULLOCK-The best all- around musician Riley's ever had. Bob was student director of both the Band and Orchestra in addition to all his other musical activities. He was also Sr. Manager of Base- ball, but he's going to forget that to study to be a symphony con- ductor. ORIS CADWELL-Lively D, A. would put life into any group. As peppy as they come. she was in the Young America on the Air Club, a Girl Reserve, and a mem- ber of the Etiquette and Journal- ism Clubs.