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

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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.

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VICTORIA CAPATINA-The Glee Club and the Etiquette Club were the two organizations that inter- ested Vicky. The gal with the in- fectious giggle, she'd even make a Sphinx grin with her merry laugh. NELLIE CARY-The other half of the Cary twins, Nellie was busy as a secretary of the Glee Club, a Circulation Staff member of the Hoosier Poet, and a Checker and Girl Reserve Club executive. Everybody's pal, Nellie was well liked by all. CLARENCE CLARK-Clarence cer- tainly lived up to his name, for you never saw him without a delicious Clark Bar! He was generous with it though, so we forgive him. He was in the Sports Review and the Hobby Clubs, and expects to be- come a pattern maker. Now there's a subject for invest- gation, Wonder what he expects to find . . Planning the campaign, casing the joh-or else. .Honfd he get way out there?. . Note the one manly hair. .Did we surprise you-. . Looks like Vassar on parade . . Wonder what happened to Bill . .Lunch time mayhe?. . The Hap- py Gang. . Poor Phil, nobody loves him, everybody hates him. . Please Mrs. Fry, come get your neglected boy. . JAMES EARLY 1 His unassuming friendliness, modesty, and cour- tesy won for Jim the honor of the Presidency of his class for two years. He also played varsity foot- ball, and was prominent in the Monogram and Glee Club. NORMAN ERNSBERGER - Fame came to Norm for his athletic abil- ity and his sturdy work on the football field. He will be greatly missed next year by the Wildcats in both football and baseball. BETTY FARRELL-Betty wants to be a saleswoman and we'd say she made a very efficient beginning when her class went down town to work. Betty served as Secretary of the Screen Club and as a mem- ber of the Girl Reserves. ELSIE CARSON-Elsie will probably be the first of our forty-ers to add Mrs. to her name. As Dretty as a picture, Elsie participated in the Etiquette Club activities a good deal. She was also a Poet staff typist. PHYLLIS CASE-A striking blond. Phyl had a passion for red. She helped in Band activities and was one of the members who went to the Chicago Band Music Festival. She was also in the Etiquette Club. CHARLES CLEMENS - Says blond Chuck. Commercial artistry is my line. and we agree! He was co- captain of the football team, a member of the baseball team and the Monogram Club. His pals were Snoz Fisher and Chuck Haenes. SADIE COSSMAN-Sadie left behind her fine records in the Etiquette and Library Clubs. Her ability to handle money was revealed by her capable work as finance chairman for the Sr. Tea. We can't imagine Sadie without her giggle. OWEN CRAW FORD- Choosy Ozzie kept everyone guessing as to which girl he would concentrate on next. A well-known member of our class, he was in the Band, Glee Club, and Hi-Y andlhelped out in all of their many activities. HILDEGARD CSENAR-The gal with the deep voice, Hildy was a great help in Student Council activities. Her knowledge of people Will al- ways be an asset. She was active in the Etiquette and Typing Clubs also. JAMES DICE-Jimmie's interest cen- tered around the Student Council and a certain girl, A prospective Tool and Die Maker, he was also in the Etiquette and Basketball Clubs. FLOYD ELICK- Pretty-boy Floyd of the senior class was one of our jolliest pals. With a grin for every- one, Elick will be missed by all, especially those adoring freshie girls! ALMA JEAN EXAVER - Curly- haired A, J. was never seen alone nor quiet. She was very popular in the Glee Club and the Etiquette Club. as well as participating in many sports, She displayed her dra- matic ability in the Jr. A. Play and the Drama Club Play, Our Town. FRANCIS FARRELL-A machinist to be, this friend of Duke Yoder and Chuck Haenes was in both the Sports Review Club and the Foot- ball Club. His leadership in all the best. but only the best, pranks played around school was no secret either. JAMES D. CARY-One of the most V outstanding boys of our class, J. D was a leader in everything he did. He served as President of both the Glee Club and Etiquette Club, was a prominent member of the Hi-Y and had parts in our Jr. A. Play and various operettas and Senior Drama Club productions. IDA MAE CASTLE-The Etiquette and Knitting Clubs caught Vida's fancy, She was a Girl Reserve and participated in the Gym Exhibition, as well as in her Dramatic Class activities and the Pageant of Art. RAYMOND COLLIER-Our singing athlete. Ray played football and sang in the Glee Club with plenty of zip and vigor. He wants to be an ofiice worker and names Dick Satterlee and Charles Krause as his pals. WARREN COW LES-Warren divided his time between riding around in big cars and playing pinochle. At school he was interested in the Usher, Airplane. and International Relations Clubs. He was also foot- ball manager for a year. LLOYD CROTHERS-This golf whiz V was so good that he kept everybody up on their toes watching for the meets. Sid was President of the Golf Club as well as in the Sketch Club. He wants to be a commercial artist. AUGHN DAVIS-Gene was a mem- ber of the popular Etiquette Club as well as a leader in the Airplane and Checker Clubs. He names Maurice Hawbaker and Bob Wallis 35 CTOTIIGS. MARY DUBIN-One of the most popular dramatic actresses Riley has ever had, Mary is remembered especially in her roles in the Jr. A. Play and in the Drama Club Play, You Can't Take It With You. Aside from her uncanny dramatic talent she was a debater, a Glee Club member and an assis- tant on the Poet Staff. MAYNARD ERICKSON-Famous for his uncontrollable hair and brake- less car. Maynard was in the Glee Club. Etiquette Club. and served as President of the Printing Club. Lots of fun and full of life, May- nard will be remembered for his perfect good humor. CHARLES FARMER-Riggs' right hand man, and also the Band's strutting drum major, Chuck will. no doubt, be a famous maestro. Our swing director kept things going in other fields too, with his Hi-Y, Etiquette Club, Music Festi- vals and various contests. LUCIAN FAULKNER - Here's our Glee Club lounger. Red was one of the Choir's finest tenors, but, oh, it was an effort to look alive! He made quite a record for himself in the two operettas. in addition to his work in that grand Dutch Mill Skit.