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

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t QQ .34 K KX. X ' ii? 6' h :.., Q. I K , I V i. 5 ,Qu , 4-... .- ,, ... in di , 5 '35, S at I L ' 3 Qkwlgf Q-3 . IJOIX SI-IANLEY-lion was an awe. inspiring: villain in A Murder Has linen Arran1fvrI . Ile worked and went to school at the same tirnc. -IERICY SHAIiFINSKI7Shark was active in all lit-lds ol' sports and ex- rellerl in each Iield. too. He enjoyed his sponsor room :activities as much as anythinpf. EVELYN .IEANNE SIIARI'--Jean liked sinuini: in Glen' Club, She also servwl vt-ry dutifully on the Hoosier l'ot-1 staif. ERNEST G, SIIINALI., .II'l.7Ernic was the cute, little, curly-haired fel- low that made a hit with all when Ili' came io Riley in his senior year. bt-cause of his southern am-cent. IERNE MARIE SIMMONS-I-'erne was vo-editor of the Hoosier Poet. Shi- also wae st-1-relai'y of the class ln ber Sophomore and .Iunior years. and ret'eix'u-rl the II. A, Il. citilellship award for Iiilvy. SCIVIUI' SIiII,I.I lIiN7Scotty was our dear, uanuly cheer leader. He Zllsn vlijuyi-fl Lrolf. the Hi-Y. and the Urama l'lub, IIELEN I.Ilt,'lI.I.E SIVIITH-Smitty liked lhose badminton contests we had al the Noun hour, She liked all sports and was an ardent member of G A.A. PEGGY SMI'I'II-Pretty, dark-haired Pei! liked the Tennis Club. She was a member of Girl Reserves and presi- dent uf the Table Decorations Club. 'I'HEl.lVIA J. SINIITII--.Io liked hi-r Latin Club work. She was a member of the Iiiology and Science Clubs and was seldom seen without Jane Zilky or Vivian Pane, H. I . SNYIlER?Iiuta'h was an active member of Hi-Y. He and Herb Bow- man were pals and will attend the Acme School of Desillh after leaviny.: school. DALE SI'I'I'LER7How could we for- Vet Tanker and that ever-present derby? He liked to attend football and basketball frames. OTIIO S'l'AHL-Eiuhtbzlll liked his -hop work, He was also interested in sports, from the vit-wim: standpoint. I'ASl2IIAI.E S'I'AI.'I'EIiI7I'at took part in that very enjoyable Sr, A as- sembly. He played I'-iotball and bas- ketball, and, believe it or not, he en- joyed his studit-4. FREDERICK HENRY STEGMANN- Fritz took active part in the screen club. Ht- acquired that nickname through his German class way back when. MARION J, STEWART -- Marion loved her Iiand work. She also was active in Orchestra, girls' athletics, and the Tennis Club, She made a very line scholastic record while in srhool. MARY ESTI-IER STOVER-Mary Esther was that Cute little band member. She also enjoyed orchestra. her work on the Sr. Tea, and the Sr. A assembly. ALICE STRICIQLAND - Stricky was a good Glee Club member. She always hauled the girls around in her car and they really had some line times. ROBERT STROPE-Iiub was one of those swell dancers in the Learn to Dance Club. He was a member of the Sketch and Study Clubs, too, lNot Graduating: in June! ROI! ERT STRUM I' FERfIiob was another lanky, quiet lad. He was a member of the Screen Club and his services were greatly appreciated in that organization. FRANCES GERALDINI-I SULLIVAN -Fran enjoyed her Drama Club ac- tivities and especially her work in the .Ir A play. She worked with the Hi-Times and Knitting Club. CARL SWANSON-Spike was an- other usher along: with his pal, Bert Searfoos. PATRICK SWEENEY-Pat was ac- tive in football and track. He was President of the Hi-Y Club and also a member of the Science Club. FRANCES SWIHARTfI7ran was a petite, brown-eyed lass who proved to be a line maid in the Jr. A Play. She was also a member of Glee Club and the Hoosier Poet Club. EDWARD TAIIACZYNSKI -- Blue- eyed Hunky was quite a devoted admirer of the girls in sponsor room 318. He was an active member of many school activities.

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ll 5 E ss. U. Af' JIM I'0WI'lI,L-Jimmy was another of those handsome heroes of the sritliron. Gabby seorenl uuite a hit with the ladies, lJr.'sltlL's playinx: a little baseball. MARY ALICE POWERS4Mary Alice was active both in the llanml antl the Orchestra, anal was business manager uf the Hoosier I'uet statf. MARGARET PRICE- I'ei:i:y was a quiet little :irl who enjoyed work- ing: in the library. She was very eflis cient, and was a member of the Lie brary Club. IRENIC l'ILIZAliE'l'll REC'l'0R4llet- ty was :i swell loeker partner, Liz Meyers says. VVe say she was a swell girl. period. She was faithful to the tilee Club anrl the Sub-Deb Club. KA'l'Hl,I'll'IN ALICE Rl'IGAN!Riley hatl its own Kathryn Corn--ll in Kate. She will be rememberetl long for her splenilitl acting! in numerous Drama Club plays. She was also in the Glee Club. RUSSELL REINOI'IHLfRuss most valuable tenor in the Glee Club. With his repertoire tif funny sayings and songs he managed to teach even Ivllbs Kantzur some new ones. was a LOUISE REYNOLIJSfR4-nny was full of life and fun. She loved sports and found her place in G,A.A. Her work in the Latin Club and Sr. A Assembly kept her busy. MARII'I'I l'A RHINEffMarietta be- lonizerl to the Glee Club and the French Club. In spite of her quiet ways she not a ylreat tleal of pleas- ure out of her activities. 95' ip- ' ANN K. Rll4ARlCIl+Ann belonigesl to the Girl Ri-serves. G A.A. annl Riley Sub-Ileb Club, She was another alance fan anrl attentleil almost all the matinee dances. ICVELYN RlCHNl lRfIivelyn's faxo. rite expression, why is easily un- mlt-rstootl when we tell you she vanit- from Missouri in her jujnior year. She enjoyed the Jr.-Sr, Ilinner Dance. NORMA JEAN RINKICR-Jean Pill tivularly likenl the Learn to llance Club. Por that matter. she likefl to iiaiice any place, any time. She also tl.-votetl sorne tim to the Knitting Club. FRANCIS IC. Rl'l l'l'Ilt-llud was au aelive worker in the Stage Club antl ht lovetl to attennl football names. Ile was quite a nlancer in the Ilanee Cluo, too, FRANCES RI'SSl'Il.I.-Rusty was aetive in both the Latin Club annl llanl, She enjoyetl her bantl work partitularly, the Jr. A Play, A Mur- 'iev' Ilas lit-eu Arraniletlf' 'l'HliLMA SAl'9l'If'I'heln1a enjoyt-al cbt:-rin!! at our basketball and foot- ball games. She belonlzefl to the Span- i,-li Club antl was an able helper VVy' nian's Day. MAHIAN SCIIAN'llZ7Marian matle a very decorative and chic tlisplay manager for Wyn1an's Day, She was an eflicient secretary for Stuclent tlouneil and sam: with the Clue Club, IIUN L. SCl'IMI'I'll,-Strange as it may seem IJon's nickname is, Small , Don is tall anal reservetl antl tlirln't come to brighten up our school until his Junior year. ,KE I I . If , , J :iv ' i si HELEN SHUSKER-Shorty liketl Miss Steinhauser and consequently chose the Spanish Club as her favo- rite activity. She also belonirell to the Knitting: Club, JAMES SCIIRAI.lER1Jim was that strict hall Lruartl. Since he was a member of the Rotl and Gun Club perhaps he could have been plenty striet. ICIJITH SCIIIll.'I'Z+ l'opcorii was one of those irranrl singers in Glee Club, She was also a member of the lI.A.A. JACK SCIllll.'l'Z-Jack was a quiet fellou antl he refusetl to give us any information about himself, other than the fact that he servt-tl in Student Louncil. ROBERT IDALI-I SCI'IV1INll7Swishet' eujuyecl his basketball most at Riley. He also took part in the Rod anfl Gun Club anil liketl Commercial Art. BERT Sl'lAItl USS-liert was that very courteous antl eflieient usher who helpwl people tintl their proper places at all the Riley performances. JEAN I'lIYLLlS SEITZ-Jean par- ticularly enjoyecl working in the Jr. A l'lay, A Murwler Has lieen Ar- r::nuezl , She likewl Drama Club and also took part in Glee Club. MARY JANE Sl-ILLERSfM. J. was the sweet, anfl capable girl in library, anti servenl as assistant librarian. She was secretary of Library Club and sang in tllee Club.

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My 1 , ec. Q93 ' 'F X . .33 X 'KP' A ' ' 5'-2' sh. ,ii- Q' V r J- ..,v :t ,. -QVAQ Q , 6- DONALD THOMAS-Don was an ex- ecutive on Wyman's Day . a mem- ber of the Band and Drama Club, and an officer in Jr, Red Cross. MARJORIE TOELLE-Marne was not only attractive but she was ac- tive. She sang in Glee Club, was cir- culation manazer of this Hoosier Poet and in the French Club. MELVYN TOMBER- P.T, was a dynamic debater who won many laur- els. He was on the Hi-Times Staff and was Track Manager in his junior year. IRENE TOMSITS-This young lady was definitely musical. She took part in the Glee Club, Band, and Orches- tra. She was also a member of the Knitting Club. JAMES T0TH4Intramural Sport and Tennis seemed to intrigue Jim. He had the most lonely pair of green eyes. MAXINE TRANTER - Blue eyed Vamp was the head typist for the Hi-Times as well as a worker on the Sr. Assembly. She lived up to her nickname too. DARLENE TROUTMAN - Darlene was not only a member of the Glee Club, but she was also gifted in a literary way, She was a member of the Hoosier Poet and Hi-Times Staff. LOUISE TSCHIDA- Lou went in for girls' sports in a biz way, She was a leading participant in the G.A.A. and a member of the Girl Re- serves. BARBARA ANN UNGFIR-t'Barbe was quite a gifted child. She sang in Glee Club, fiddled in orchestra, and read the roll in Drama Club. She had only one secret-the nickname her family gave her. JUDY VERNON-Judy's activities were many. She was president of the Girl Reserves and also of the Debate Club. She also participated in the Knitting Club. BARBARA JEAN WALKER- Rolw- bien was an honor member of the Girl Reserves for four years. She en- joyed dancing and volley ball. VERONA YVAMSLEY-fAt practically every function which took place in the auditorium one could catch a glimpse of this pert usherette pu- litely making everybody happy. JERRY WARD-This blue-eyed Ilen- tleman hailed farm 305. Aiiyvflf' misxht find him there. ur on Tuesdays, in ths Rod Clulfs headquarters. MARY JANE VVARNERfI.ibrary Club. Girl Reserves, Typing: Club, Orchestra, and Glee Club were all on Mary Jane's program. ELAINE WEBER-A quiet, tlreen- eyed miss who could be seen warb- line in the Glec Club almost every day. She was also a member of the Hoosier Poet Club, DWIGHT LELAND WEESNER-Bill was a sportsman, He showed his en- thusiasm in the Rod and Gun Club and the Sports Review. His keen brown eyes and steady aim were proof of his qualities in this Held. JACK WEGERfJack could be found on Tuesday mornings during his stay at Riley in the Camera Club and Puzzle Club. EFFIE MARIE IVELHORN-The Or- chestra, Hand, Hoosier Poet and Hi- Times all entrigued the tall and un- usual Etfie, who helped to liven these activities of Riley. GEORGE DALE WELLER-George said his important activities were school, but he enjoyed his vacations most. That covers just about every- thing. BETTY Band and Orchestra are forever in- debted to the ambition and aid of Charley, She also threw a straight ball when it camo to bowling, EILEEN WELSH-The ANNETTE MARIE WENDZONKA- Babe was a G.A.A. member. and a Junior Red Cross member. LOUISE WENSITS - Louise was super when it cam- to dancing. She also tried her hand in the Knittintl Club, The Girl Reserves held an im- portant place on her list of activities. LARUE WERTf Jake intends to become a famous en-fineer. He showed talent in the Sketch Club. too. He also found time for Shop work and Mechanical Drawing. WANDA GRACE WEST-Wanda was another helpful usherette. At all public occasions she was ready to make Riley patrons comfortable in the auditorium.