Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1957 volume:

Ctc K m � ® A H « tablishch bg the Senior (Elaaa of tKnuta High §duutl Holmttc ,3C3 1957 fnrtonri� The heart remembers everything Although the mind forgets, The raptures and agonies The hopes and the regrets. The heart remembers April When the snows of winter fall, Hearing on the bitter wind The sweetest song of all. When youth has had its shining hour And love its golden day, Time may fade the colors, And the glory turn to gray But something of a magic lingers, Never to depart Deep down in the secret places, Of the quiet heart. We think we have forgotten But the heart remembers all, Suddenly some strange and lovely Thing it will recall, Something that was buried A kiss, a smile, a melody, A dream of yesterday. —Patience Strong ©i§ 0 SAYD® OJlculAs, JjuIa cJ OaaJV )jJUX lAwxrfL Zo A rrvuurnj - judlyfiouv a-M-A !ua Zyl aZvZcoAuri Atnvvuof. UiA, jfovuZZeaJt a xl y Jndiruct' Zo JxeLnsrL Zujl, JJmajl ' AS SULS UZJCjJJJLC -' rrn J. _ uas JjZZ A cZcr 2A rSZjeyrri zxsruZ Tn Zo 4Ls Amsuls troZXo-Zcl Zo Zfu y dtarnMn m Lo Ju ' ' - Z- -' mx, o c-cisis yOru uyn Zl x jLu s d aAZ Zc AxAsoxs- - tui }jVl4. A S m 3 N 3 01 % A 01 3 © N Statistics MELVIN B. TAYLOR, A.B., M.S. Mr. Taylor has teaching duties along with his duty of being principal of Kouts High School. He attended Valparaiso University where he got his A.B. degree. He also attended Indiana University and received his M.S. degree. His teaching here consists of Social Studies. JANE DITTMER, A.B., M.A. — Miss Dittmer teaches Language Arts, and Social Science. Upon graduation from Indiana University she received her A.B. degree. Miss Dittmer received her M.A. degree from the University of Chicago and has attended the University of Colorado and Ball State Teachers College. FLOYD JOHNSON, B.S., M.S. Mr. Johnson is our school baseball coach. Along with this activity Mr. Johnson teaches Commerce. He received his M.S. degree from Indiana University and his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers Col- lege. He also attended Valparaiso University. ROBERT R. GRAY, B.S. — Along with being basketball coach at Kouts, Mr. Gray teaches Industrial Arts, Health, and Physical Education. Mr. Gray received his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College at Muncie, Indiana. ROBERT BROAD, B.S. Mr Broad teaches Algebra, Mathmetics 7 and 8, Physics, and Geometry. Mr. Broad attended Illinois Institute of Technology where he received his Mechanical Engineering B.S. degree. He also attended the Uni- versity of Chicago. WILBUR LIPPERT, B.S. Boys 4-H adult advisor and F.F.A. advisor also teaches Vocational Agriculture, and Biology here at Kouts. Mr. Lippert received his Vocational Agriculture B.S. and High School Science B.S. at Purdue University. MILDRED ROCK. B.S., M.A. — Our Librarian at Kouts is also on the facul- ty. Mrs. Rock attended Ball State Teachers College, at Muncie, Indiana, where she obtained her degrees. In the school system she teaches Geography, English, and Psychology. PHOEBE WARREN MONROE. B.S. Mrs. Monroe, head of the Home Eco- nomics department, has attended Purdue University where she received her de- gree of Home Economics, B.S. Mrs. Monroe also attended Indiana University. She teacl'.es Vocational Home Economics. Physical Education, Health, and Science. Mrs. Monroe is also the girls 4-H adult advisor. JOHN HANNON, B.S. — Mr. Hannon, Drivers Training Instructor, went to Indiana University where he received his B.S. degree. LOUISE WARREN, B.A., M.A. Former sixth grade teacher and now a member of the High School Faculty, she has attended James Millikin University, where she received her B.A. degree. At the University of Illinois she received her M.A. degree. Mrs. Warren has also attended University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, University of Colorado, Ball State Teaches College, and Valparaiso University. Here at Kouts she teaches French, History, and English. DAVID MATHEWS, B.M.E., M.M. — A new comer to our faculty this year :s Mr. Mathews. He attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where he received his B.M.E. degree. At Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, he received his M.M. degree. He also attendd Michigan University, at Interlocnen, Michigan. Mr. Mathews teaches General Music. DONNA MATHEWS, B.M.E. Along with Mr. Mathews we ganied Mrs. Mathews. She has attended North Central College at Naperville, Illinois, where she received her degree. Mrs. Mathews also teaches General Music. •r- ttrut of '5( This is the poem of the class of ’57 Girls 20 and boys 7. Ron Atherton is first on the list; Not many girls has he missed. Darlene Birky is next in line; As 4-H showman, she does fine. Janice Birky is often quoted; And for her clothes, she is noted. Carol Danford is our class blond; Of someone she is very fond. Sandra Daumer is neat and pert; With all the boys, she does flirt. Next on the roll is Ruth DeWitt; When she starts to talk she never quits. Jerry Good is Florida bound; Some day Mayor he’ll be crowned. Nancy Good is next in line; As a bookkeeper, she would do fine. Barbara Haman has marriage on her mind; You can be sure that her husband will walk the line. Sherry Heinold is the co-editor; In asking questions she has no competitor. Ray Jahnz is tall and lean; And boy! Oh boy! Is he ever keen. Janet Jarnecke is our class treasurer; And her love we cannot measure. Lois Kerlinska, a nurse will be; I’ll tell you now she’ll never work on me. Laura Krug is quite feminine; When she blushes it’s genuine. Charley Martin a future farmer as we see; Let’s all hope that some day he will be. Lolly Maul is short and sweet; There’s many a boy she swept off his feet. Rich Nuest is our class artist; And believe you me, he works the hardest. Carolyn Reinhertz has long brown hair; Some day she might be a millionaire. Lois Rodrick is our class midget; Will her height become a double diget? Sandra Schnekenburger our class cheerleader; In Florida some day, you may meet her. Ted Schroeder is the red-head in school; And we’ll have you know he is no fool. Mike Shutske has a flat-top: Has he ever been chased by a cop? Beverly Sutter is quite a gal; Of her friends she made many a pal. Nancy Taylo is a short little lass; She is Salutatorian of our class Jeannette Werner drives a blue 51 Ford; It’s still in one piece, thank the Lord. Loretta Wienke has interest in LaCrosse; There’s one boy she would like to boss. Charlotte Young brings up the rear; Who is the some one she holds dear? This takes care of our class list; We’re sure there’s no one that we’ve missed. But if we have, this we’ll do; We’ll write a new poem just for you. Class Cnlnrs Gray and Red Class We have passed our twelve years, At ole’ Kouts High; We will always remember, The fun we had. We will miss our old friends, From ole’ Kouts High; As we go out on our own. Our place to earn. Oh, we love this ole’ place. Our own Kouts High; We can picture all the memories. They will never die. We entered to learn. We depart to serve; As we go out on our own, Our place to earn. To the tune of “Moonlight Bay.” Class iflntorr Red Carnation Class illnttu Enter to learn; depart to serve. Class 'tfistorj Dear Diary: This is our first year of school, 1945. There are fifty-five of us all eager to start our school life, with Mrs. Benson. Little do we know that when we become seniors Ron Atherton, Darlene Birky, Carol Danford, Sandra Daumer, Ruth DeWitt, Jerry Good, Nancy Good, Barbara Haman, Sherry Heinold, Janet Jarnecke, Lois Kerlinska, Laura Krug, Charley Martin, Lolly Maul, Richard Nuest, Carolyn Reinhertz, Lois Rodrick, Sandra Schnekenburger, Ted Schroeder, Mike Shutske, Beverly Sutter, Jeannette Werner, and Charlotte Young will still be with us. Today, the first day. Diary, the funniest thing happened—Lois Kerlinska got a black eye. Dear Diary: The year 1946, is our second year of school. We find that we have lost seven and gained two, Janice Birky and Loretta Wienke. This year we are under the guidance of Mrs. Friedland. who broke her ping-pong paddle on Mike's head yesterday, in order to make him behave. Then she made Jerry sit in the corner again. Dear Diary: Today we again returned to school for our third year. After Mrs. Filer took roll call we found we had lost eight and gained four, one of which was Ray Jahnz. Last week Charlotte ran into the wall and chipped her tooth, but all is well now for Darlene came to her aid and scotch-taped it back again. Dear Diary: Excuse me for not writing sooner, but we have just entered our fourth vear of school with a new teacher Mrs. Reed. We have two new students and we lost three, giving us a total of forty-one. Every day when Mrs. Reed starts to read to us Sandra Schnekenburger gets bored and starts to cut up pa- per. Well, today she had to stand in the hall for it. Tomorrow we are going to hav“ another meeting of our Jolly Forty Club We really have the jolliest mem- bers. Beverly Sutter and Carol Danford can vouch for that. Dear Diary: This year we really received a shock; we have a man teacher, Mr. Mundy. We also have gained four and lost four, so we still have a total of forty one. Really. Mr. Mundy is a swell teacher. He didn’t say a word today when we were playing Fun House ; that is until Janet Jarnecke led him into the room and put a blindfold on him. As he was led around the room Nancy Good beat him on the head w;th books, then as he sat listening to Jeannette tell his for'une, Darlene crawlec' under the table and tied his shoe strings together. I’ll bet a'l our grades went down a couple of letters. Dear Diary: This year we gained three and lost six, and we again have a mao teacher. Mr. Galasso. He is much stricter than the one before. He even made Ru‘h DeWitt stand in the hall a couple of days ago, and it was her birthday! When her mother cam� to •-ehooi with ice cream to treat the class she found her daughfei standing in the hall. Poor Mr. Galasso was so embarassed. Dear Diary: Today we entered Jun� or High. For our class sponsor we have Mr. Jensen. Everything is completely different. There are so many teachers and c’assreoms. Ted and Ray are always getting lost in the halls. They’re late to al- most every class. Dear D!ary: This is another big year for us. Even though we lost two, there are still thirty-one of us left to receive our eighth-grade diplomas. For sponsors we have Mrs. Kennedy and Mr. Hospers. Dear Diary: We are now in high school and we have gained another student, Nancy Taylo. We had a wonderful invitational party with our sponsor. Mr. Broad. We also got to take a Biologv tr.p to Chicago this year. This year was the first time an official freshman initiation was to take place, so naturally we were the gu'nea pigs. Dear Diary: We are now sophomores and under the guidance of our sponsor, Mrs. Hayden. We are allowed to check coats at the basketball games. As sopho- mores it means G.A.A. initiation for the girls. We are the first class to purchase our class sweaters while sophomores. Our total is still thirty-two. Dear Diary: We have just finished our junior year with our sponsor, Mr. Johnson. With his guidance we published the school paper called the Kouts- cript”. Under the direction of Miss Dittmer we presented our junior play, “Come Over to Our House . We also sold ice cream bars at the basketball games. This year we were the first class to purchase and receive our class rings in the same year. We chose the American Beauty Style. Dear Diary: Of all our years of schooling, this year has been the best. We have accomplished so many things with the help of our sponsor. Miss Dittmer. She directed our senior play. The Form Divine.” During this year we sold cokes at the basketball games and purchased our senior pictures. Our senior trip took us to Washington. D C. and New York City. This Kostang represents much of our time, and work for this year. Now we. the twenty-seven seniors, are looking forward to May 24 when we will be presented our high school diplomas. j.nst 133x11 aitb (Lrsiaittrnt uf (Class of '57 We the Seniors, being of sound and capable minds, make this last will and testament. I, Ron Atherton, will my ability to have motor trouble at certain times to Bill Kerns. I, Darlene Birky, will any seriousness I have left over to Fred Pumroy. I, Janice Birky, will my chair in band to Betty Oswald. I, Carol Danford, will my ability to play first chair in band to Myrna Birky. I, Sandra Daumer, will my blue eyes to Betty Oswald. 1, Ruth DeWitt, will my straight line driving to Virginia Jahnz. I, Jerry Good, will my Chevy to General Motors for research to see what keeps it running. I, Nancy Good, will my giggle to anyone who wants it. I, Barbara Haman, will my pierced ears to anyone who wants holes in his head. I, Sherry Heinold, will my office of president of Pep Club to anyone who can think of original ideas by tourney time. I. Ray Jahnz, will my 13 years of schooling to anyone who needs them. I. Janet Jarnecke, will my job of working in the office to Verna Nuest. I, Lois Kerlinska, will nothing. Everything I have is needed. I, Laura Krug, will my sewing ability to Verna Nuest. I, Charley Martin, will my weight to Vernon Nuest. I, Lolly Maul, will my knowledge of jokes to Wendell Werner. f, Richard Nuest, will my art ability to anyone who doesn’t mind ruining a lot of stencils. I, Carolyn Reinhertz, will my ability not to go steady to anyone who likes to be free. f, Lois Rodrlck, will my height to Don Miller. I. Sandra Schnekenburgor, will my cheerleading ability to anyone who has lots of ideas for yells and outfits. f, Ted Schroeder, will my red hair to Johnny Kneisley. I, Mike Shutske, will my flat-top to Jim Drazer. I Beverly Sutter, will my figure to anyone who needs it. f, Nancy Taylo, will my head-counting ability in the cafeteria to Ruth Ann Can- non. I, Jeannette Werner, will my ability to have flat tires to anyone who likes walk- ing. 1, Loretta Wienke, will my knowledge of French to Nancy Olson. I. Charlotte Young, will nothing. There should be more of me as it is. We, the Senior Class, will to the Juniors the ability to meet deadlines and put out a Kostang as good as ours. We, the Senior Class, will to the Sophomores all the privileges we did not use. We, the Senior Class, will to the Freshmen the few books that we did use. We, the Senior Class, will to the 7th and 8th grades everything and anything that is left in our lockers after we leave. We, the Senior Class, will to the Faculty more studious, ambitious industrious, and well mannered students like ourselves. Class Brnphcrg It’s vacation time for a Hollywood actress, who made such a hit in her high school plays that she went to Hollywood to act. Charlotte Young is flying to Las Vagas to meet Lois Rodrick, who is now singing at the Golden Club. When Lois isn't singing she’s at home with her little Pumroys. Charlotte then boards the Martin Express, the largest railway system in America, which is owned by Charley Martin. This takes Charlotte to Denver, Colorado, where she meets Dar- lene Birky. Darlene came west and bought one of the largest ranches with about 25.000 beef cattle. After a wonderful weekend, Charlotte flies to Chicago. She has the chance to do some shopping at the Herron House, owned by Janet Jarnecke, who shows her some beautiful dresses designed by Madame Beverly Sutter. After selecting several outfits, Charlotte returns to her hotel, where she meets Ray Jahnz. Charlotte learns that Ray has become governor of Indiana, and is in Chi- cago for the “I-go, U-go” Convention. Ray invites Charlotte to have dinner with h;m at Janice Birky’s Pizza Room. After bidding Ray good-bye. Charlotte heads for her home town, Kouts. When she arrives, she sees the biggest changes. Where Peter’s Apartments used to be stands the largest hotel in the state, the Conrad-Kerlinska, owned by Lois Kerlinska. On the way to her room she meets Nancy Taylo who is now Principal of K. H. S. After a good night’s rest, Charlotte decides to lake a drive; just as she pulls out on the road, a car comes along and bumps into the back of Char- lotte’s car. As she observes the damage, she realizes that the driver is Ruth De- Witt. Ruth tells Charlotte that she has just won another stock car race, and is now a firm believer in good straight line driving. After a few days in Kouts, Charlotte leaves for her next stop—New York. First, she attends the N Ponal Model’s Show and is surprised to see that one of ♦he models is Carolyn Reinhertz. Carolyn had practiced so hard for her part in the senior play that she became a model. Charlotte learns from Carolyn that Carol Danford and her orchestra are appearing in the Concert Hall. She immedi- ately decides to go to the evening performance where she notices a familiar figure in the seat next to her. She sees that it is Ron Atherton. During the evening, Charlotte learns that Ron is now the president of “The Bird Watcher's of America’’. On returning to the hotel, Charlotte sees a long black car drive up. Out steps Loretta Wienke. who explains that she has recently married and now she and the Duke are honeymooning here in America. The next evening, Charlotte attends a party given in honor of Nancy Good, who has been named America’s best dressed woman. Charlotte meets Sherry Heinold and Laura Krug. After being co-editor of the Koutscript and the Kos- tang. Sherry became editor of her own magazine. Laura presents Charlotte one of her tickets for the first trip to the mcon. After Charlotte’s visit in New York is over, she stops in Georgia at Sandra Daumer’s new Colonial home with a winding stairway. Charlotte leaves for Miami for a few days of sunshine. While swimming she notices a crowd around the life guard stand of Ted Schroeder. Ted tells Charlotte he loves his iob because it involves little work, good pay, and women, all of which he likes. After a refreshing day in the sun, Charlotte goes out for dinner and a show. Charlotte is invited to join Barbara (Haman) and Russ and learns that they are here on vacation. As they sit talking, the floor show starts with Lolly Maul and Jerry Good, one of the world’s famous dance teams. The next day. as Charlotte strolls along the street, she notices a shop with a n reading “Sandra’s Sea Shells,” and she immediately realizes that it is Sandra Schnekenburger’s shop. As Charlotte enters the shop, she no- tices a rich looking gentleman at the counter and finds it to be Mike Shut- ske. Mike tells Charlotte that he is over from Texas to spend some money from his oil well forest. Across the street Charlotte sees a zoo and decides to look around. Close to the monkey house, she meets the owner, Richard Nuest, who explains that his love for animals made him buy the zoo. As Charlotte reports back to her studio, she meets a very sophisticated look- ing woman. She realizes it is Jeannette Werner who is on her way to play a duet with Liberace in his new movie. Upon returning to work. Charlotte thinks back happily of her pleasant va- cation where she again saw all her high school classmates. punitur Clnss Top row, left to right — Barry Fritz, Don Miller, Val Schultz, DeWayne Lippert, Wendell Werner, Bill Kerns, Bob Taylo. Second row — Laura Maul, Larry Maxwell, Skip Upton, Jim Heinold, Wes Birky, John Stewart, John Clarke, Sharon Reinhardt. Third row — Katherine Benson, Sam Miller, Les Birky, Vernon Nuest, Owen Martin, Nancy Olson, Betty Oswald. Fourth row— Madeline Herma, Virginia Jahnz, Nancy Miller, Jerri Dusek, Ruth Ann Cannon, Jayne Jacobson. Bottom row — Mr. Taylor (Sponsor), Pat Kasl, Glen Kneifel (Vice President), Dick Hiatt (President), Beverly Tucker (Secretary - Treasurer), Verna Nuest. Absent — Pauline Luthi. ;S'ojiluntutrf Class Top row, left to right — Delmar Fitzgerald, James Helton, Melvin Heinold, AJ- bert, Peterich, Warren Tucker, Dick Hill, Roger Birky. Second row — Martha Cannon, Ron Herma, Marvin Heinold, Ron Dye, Glenda Crouch, Bill Herring. Third row — Anne Susdorf, Betty Martin, Bonnie Spraggs, Mary Jane Struve, Violet Birky, Wanda Reinhardt, Karen Stoddard. Bottom row — Mrs. Rock (Sponsor), Donna Schnekenburger (Secretary), Harold Lang (President), Curt Simic (Vice President), Myra Pumroy (Trea- surer), Pat Church. Absent — Darlene Hessling. frcshitmrt Class Top row, left to right — Delores Mason, Jim Drazer, Sam Koehler, Gerald Taylor, Arthur Curtis, Dave Rodrick, Richard Clouser, Tom Tucker, Tom Kasl, Phil Gingerich. Second row — Lois Reinhardt, Fred Simic, Fred Hainan, Katy Miller, Suzanne Koepke, Doreen Stewart, Jody Vogel, Carol Johnson, Orma Kolasinski. Bottom row — Mr. Broad (Sponsor), Glen Olson, Pat Sutter (Secretary), Gloria Birky (President), Gene Herma (Vice President), Fred Pumroy (Treas- urer), Shirley Turner, Linda Mast. (fcighth tfjrnire Top row, left to right — Carlyn Cannon, Judy Chael, Ted Wienke, Tom Sommers, Leonard .Zabella, Jerry Lippert, Joan Taylor, Dennis Gesse, Alfred Mattox. Second row — Judy Swing, Mary Jane Hurley, Tom Mroz, Nila Gesse, Dottie Pullins, John Jarnecke, Joyce Tucker, Eleanor Miller. Third row — Marilyn Duttlinger, Lydia Gingerich, Betty Struve, Marple Law- son, Janet Maul, Sandra Church, Larry Hamann, Jim Upton. Bottom row — Mrs. Warren (Sponsor), Myrna Birky (Treasurer), Wanda Daumer (Vice President), Tom Kedelman (President), Karen Pfleddgrer (Secre tary), Tom Simic. Absent — Shirley Hessling, Rita Dawson. Srtn'nth (6nx£ie Top row, left to right — Joyce Smith, Susan Hilliard, Jenny Cannon, Willis Alt, Joe Cannon, Tom Oswald, Judy Vogel, Carol Hamann, Andrea Schroeder. Second row — Debbie Rhynard, Paul Martin, Irene Dusek, Wilma Miller, Lor- raine Herma, William Helton, Connie Russell, Lana Herring. Bottom row — Mr. Lippert (Sponsor), Raymond Temple (Secretary), Joe Curtis (President), Mary Spohn (Vice President), Eula Mae Heinold (Treasurer). S'rltcnth 6ntir Top row, left to right — Reese Shepard, Joyce VanDusen, Sandra Susdorf, John Koepke, Roger Timm, Harry Mason, John Stoddard, Rosemary Klaub, Carol Chael, Tom Kneifel. Second row — Randy Miller, Paul Deardurff, Kathy Hiatt, Kathy Clarke, Joy Egli, Barbara Hill, Judy Birky Cheryl Tabler, Robert Rosenbaum, Tom Drazer. Bottom row — Mrs. Monroe (Sponsor), Donald Good, Carl Kneifel, Larry Nuest, Ronald Karch, Dennis Cannon, John Kneisley, Ricky Hall. ;S'ixth (6rtti� c Top row. left to right — Robert Bailey, Charles Wienke, Richard Duttlinger, Tom Heiniger, Diane Salyer, Kenneth Mattox, Jack Bransford, Brian Gesse, Allen Gingerich. Second row — Arlene Jenson, David Fitzgerald, Kenneth Zabella, Tom Salzer, Dianne Dunham, Charlotte Dawson, Dennis Mason, David Pfeiffer. Third row — Gerald Sinrc, Stanley Fox, Tom Upton, Mary Church, Sharon Tur- ner, Rose Koehler, Jerry Maul, Roy Martin. Bottom row — Mr. Knutson, Duane Gesse, Charlene Birky, Jack Parrott, Joyce Fleming. Virginia Miller, Terry Railing. New enrollments — Colcne Wingo, Bill McGriff, Patricia Hannon. Jfifth (Ontitr Top row, left to right — Stephen Vogel. Lucille Daumer, Verna Reinhardt, Allen Curtis, Danny Mroz, Denise Scott, Stanley Temple, Linda Koepke, Peggy Heinold, Christine Schultz. Second row — Jean Tucker, Mike Hefron, James Alt, Donna Drazer, Dari Jar- necke, James Jarnecke, Kathleen Cannon, Arthur Good, Arthur Luthi. Third row — Jo Good, Dennis Carichoff, Pamela Miller. Marjorie Duttlinger, Kenneth Susdorf, Cheryl Hall, Tom Crouch, Cheryl Miller, Kathleen Birky. Bottom row — Mrs. Phegley, Richard Gingerich, Bill Edelen, Betty Grieger, Lin- da Nelson, Richard Spraggs, Dorothy Martin, Donald Hendrickson. Absent — Bonnie Sutter. New enrollment David Cowger. Ifmtrih (§nti e Top row, left to right — Gordon Heiniger, Larry Fitzgerald, Mary Dolezal, Alice Mast, Paul Taylor, Judy Hanselman, Sharon Schultz, Elizabeth Werner, Keith Schultz, Glen Olsen. Second row — Russell Stoddard, Diane Reinhardt, Sophie Maul, Don Maple, Nan- cy Sutter, Eugene Heinold, Marsha Minton, Jackie Lippert, Nancy Miller, Gloria Karch. Third row — Mrs. Hershman, Rita Tabler, James Fleming, Steve Mattox, Danny Herma, Lester Pullins, Vicki Swing, Linda Miller. New enrollments — David Hannon, Betty Conley. fourth (Smite Top row, left to right — Nancy Church, Dean Jarnecke, Karen Knoll, Janice Grieger, Vernon Reinhardt, Mary Reinhardt, Wayne Mattox, Leslie Clarke, Brenda Mendel. Second row — Mary Shutske, Cheryl Birky, Raymond Maxwell, David Tetzloff, Daren Sipe, Paul Simic, Ronald Miller, David Saulsgiver, Sheila Sackett. Bottom row — Mrs. Herrmann, Larry Gesse, Lester Rhynard, Mary Drazer, Dai Edelen, Barbara Cannon, Sally Russell, Suzanne Sommers. New enrollment — June Wingo. (Lltiri fljrnie Top row, left to right — Robert Oehlman, Nora Johnson, Billy Chael, Judith Railing, Jo Ann Dolezal, Rita Lippert, Teresa Wadsworth, Carol Williams, Virgilia Heinold, Frank Duttlinger, Carolyn Hollandsworth. Second row — Robert Hessling, Rhea Daumer, Shirley Miller, Pamela Cannon, John Drazer, Larry Stoddard, Valerie Scott, Kenneth Sommers, Carolyn Lawson, Carolyn Claussen, Linda Sue Miller. Third row — Mrs. Filer, Janice Landfadt, Larry Hitz, Carl Dawson, Larry Gold, Curtis Claussen, Brenda Saulsgiver, Jo Ann Spraggs. Absent — Jerry Helton, Larry Shutske. New enrollments — Edward Brady, Judith Cowger. fetanti (trnitc Top row, left to right Deborah Oswald, Jimmy Tabler, Alvin Lloyd, John Sel- man, Robert Gold, Gregory Shutske, Donald Reinhardt, Connie Fox, Kathy Lippert. Second row Candy Reinke, Sally Cannon, Rolland Derflinger, Marie Snow, Lee Edelen, Johnny Hiatt, Bonnie Hardin, Jean Egli. Third row — Terri Swing. Teresa Church, Howard Brady, Donna Miller, Suzanne Good, Glen Heinold, Roy Fitzgerald. Fourth row Robert Shutske, Sheila Sipe, Judy Miller, Richard Haman, Dennis Claussen, Peggy Landfadt, Mrs. Hofferth. Absent Carl Hannon, Jill Johnson, Douglas Miller, Ray Pierce. New enrollment — Neil Hannon, Maxine Conley. Chiri first ©rniie lop row, left to right Barbara Hendrickson, Elmer Martin, Robert Claypool, Ava Vogel, Jo Ann Hardin, Barbara Alt, Linda Miller, Barbara Dolezal, Richard Kneifel. Second row John Vogd, Gregory Dunham. Randy Cannon, George Derflinger, Michael Dworn'k, Camille Klaub, Diane Hiatt, Thomas Miller, Teresa Simic. Third row — Mrs. Sprajue, Cynthia Railing, Patricia Fullgraf. Susan Atherton, Barbara Scott, Ci arles Whitehead, Charles Church. Absent Susan Reinhardt, Drelah Rosenbaum, Thomas Hannon. Dirst (Sntiic Top row, left to right Dennis Karch, Donna Heinold, Garry Hasten, Michael Gold, Dale Stewart, Leonard Antrim, Robert Koehler, Dennis Rampke, Edward Drazer. Second row Robert Miller, Barbara Walter, Sylvia Martin, Alan Hefner, Judy Tabler, Judy Whitehead, Linda Hostetler, Judy Sacket. Third row — David Pierce, Judith Hefner, Arthur Oswald, John Miller, Jean Dra- zer, Bruce Graham. Fourth row — Mrs. Benson, Delores Duttlinger, David Glissman, Edward Kosan- ke, Ruth Ann Lauridsen, Dwight Nuest. Absent — Billy Blackman, Susan Vella Combs, Eric Dawson, Benny Helton, Tom Pfledderer, Bobby Harmon, Kenny Harmon, Baronko Marinkovich. New enrollments Elaine Wingo, John Cowger. ID !HD a a IE ID V Ceam fnittr Mustangs 'rhunl Cnltirs Black and Gold £ong Fight on Kouts High School Fight on for her name. With the colors flying, We will surely win this game Rah! Rah! Rail! Fight on Kouts High School Fight for Victory Put in the ball, and do not stall And we will never, ever fall. Athlrtir (Atamrits 1956-57 Basketball letter winners weie — Ray Jahnz, Ted Schroeder, Les Birky, Barry Fritz, Val Schultz, Bob Taylo, Skip Upton, Wendell Werner, Ron Dye! Marvin Heinold. 1956 Baseball letter winners were — Val Schultz, Barry Fritz. Les Birky. Wen- dell Werner, Ted Schroeder. Ron Dye, Skip Upton, Ron Herma, Marvin Hein- old. Curt Simic. 1956 Track letter winners were Jerry Good. Ted Schroeder, Ray Jahnz Mar- shall Heinold, Lefty Susdorf, Don Miller, Bob Taylo, Skip Upton Wendell Werner. 1956 Cross Country letter winner was Melvin Heinold. Barry Fritz, a Kouts High School Junior, won the free throw award for the second straight year by hitting .720 of his total shots taken. Barry won the award in the 195556 season, while he played ball as a sophomore in Kouts High School. Baseball Ceam Top row, left to right — Richard Clouser, Barry Fritz, Bob Taylo, Wendell Wer- ner, Mr. Johnson (Coach), Val Schultz, Ted Schroeder, Skip Upton, Curt Simic. Bottom row — Gene Herma, Fred Pumroy, Ron Herma, Les Birky, Marvin Hein- old, Tom Tucker, Ron Dye, Phil Gingerich, Fred Simic. Uarsitt Basketball Top row, left to right — Ron Dye, Skip Upton, Ted Schroeder, Val Schultz, Ray Jahnz, Wendell Werner, Bob Taylo, Barry Fritz, Marvin Heinold, Les Birky. Kneeling — Mr. Gray (Coach). 3uniar Barsitt� Basketball Top row, left to right — Jody Vogel (Manager), Glen Olson, Fred Pumroy, Charley Martin (Manager), Mr. Gray (Coach), Fred Simic, Gene Herma, Tom Sommers (Manager). Bottom row — Tom Kasl, Tom Tucker, Melvin Heinold, Dave Rodrick, Curt Simic, Ron Herma, Phil Gingerich. S'rltrnth nuit ti hth 6rabr jflaskrtlmll Top row, left to right — John Kneisley, Paul Deardruff, Reese Shepard, Tom Oswald, John Stoddard. Mr. Johnson (Coach!, Raymond Temple, Joe Cur- tis, Joe Cannon, Paul Martin, Dennis Cannon, Ricky Hall. Bottom row — Jim Upton, Tom Mroz, Dennis Gesse. Jerry Lippert, Tom Redel- man, Tom Sommers, Ted Wienke, John Jarnecke, Larry Hamann, Tom Simic. (Lhrrrlrafirr Ton to bottom — Sandra Schneken- burger, Laura Maul, Mary Jane Struve, Karen Stoddard. lirnss (Lnmitrtj Cram Top row, left to right — Dick Hill, Ray Jahnz, James Helton, Mr. Gray (Coach). Second row — Jerry Good, Roger Bir- ky, Melvin Heinold. Bottom row — Glen Olson, Sam Miller, Jody Vogel. 1 iT513 Crark Cram Top row, left to right — Mr. Gray (Coach), Ron Atherton, Larry Birky, Ted Schroeder, Ray Jahnz, Charley Martin, Jerry Good, Sam Miller, John Stewart. Second row Les Birky, John Clarke, Skip Upton, Wendell Werner, Don Miller, Jim Heinold, Bob Taylo, Val Schultz, Owen Martin, Barry Fritz. Bottom row Dick Hill, Bill Herring, Curt Simic, Ron Herma, Marvin Heinold, Melvin Heinold, James Helton, Roger Birky. S'purts rS'muman 1956-57 Baseball Record was: Kouts 10 Wheeler 5 Kouts 1 Boone Grove 6 Kouts 12 Liberty 4 Kouts 4 Washington 3 Kouts 4 Hebron 9 Kouts 15 Jackson 2 Kouts 2 Chesterton 4 Kouts 11 Morgan 3 The Baseball Team closed the season with a 5-3 average placing them third under Boone Grove and undefeated Chesterton. The 1956-57 Record of Basketball follows: Kouts 73 Jackson 27 Kouts 46 Hebron 47 Kouts 74 DeMotte 54 Kouts 52 Lowell 60 Kouts 53 North Judson 58 Kou+s 57 Morgan 73 Kouts 51 LaCrosse 69 Kouts 41 Washington 40 Kouts 82 Wheeler 64 Kouts 62 Liberty 59 Kouts 65 Boone Grove 66 Kouts 64 San Pierre 62 Kouts 58 Wanatah 60 Kouts 63 Portage 84 Kouts 87 Clinton 54 Kouts 45 Wheatfield 67 Soulh County Tourney Kou s 50 Morgan 44 Kouts 45 Hebron 54 Sectional Tourney Kouts 64 Liberty 55 Kouts 58 Washington 42 Kouts 66 Hebron 54 (Semi Finals) Kouts 57 Valpo 61 (Finals) Porter County Tourney Kouts 74 Boone Grove 76 (Double Overtime) The Basketball Team ended the year with a record of ten wins and twelve loses The to m ha a v°rv 1?gh average for free throw shooting which was .592 percent of tv e sho+s tak°n The Varsity team also finished second in the county onference. The Jrn’or Varsity ended the season with ten wins and seven losses. At tho communion ol the 1956 57 basketball season there was a banquet held for members of the basketball team, coaches, cheerleaders, pep club president, and the people participating in ‘Lucky” the Mustang; compliments of Mr. Her- man Kosanke with the help cf the Presbyterian Ladies. The guest speaker was Coach Sweet from Valparaiso, who’s team managed to beat the Mustangs in the finals by four points. The 1955 56 Track Team comp’eted as follows: Kouts 49 Portage 45 Kou s 59 Hebron 46 Washington Kouts 48 Hebron 45 DeMotte Kouts 54 % Valparaiso 54 Mr Kouts 59 M Liberty 49% Tn the Kankakee Valley Track Meet Kouts placed sixth. In a ten-way meet at Hebron, Kouts placed fifth and later in a four-way meet at Wanatah, Kouts placed second. Kouts placed fourth in the Porter County Meet. Cross Country: The Cross Country Team placed third in the Kankakee Valley Meet with n'ne teams involved. At the Valpo Invitational, Kouts placed fourth.Kouts won first place in a meet with Valparaiso and another with Fortage. Cross Country, a new sport at Kouts High, was started in 1956 for the first year. This program was initiated mainly as a conditioning for the basketball ‘season, making it easier for those boys not in baseball to get in training. This new sport now makes it necessary for an athlete to participate in three sports a year to win a Senior Jacket. (Tribute tu VL hr team We gather this moment, a tribute to pay. To our basketball team and their very fine play; On the bench sat young Dye, his first name is Ron, When he got into the game, good work carried on; Marv Heinold did well. I’m suie you’ll agree. For proof I suggest, you ask Liberty; Werner was there and he did his part too, To make those Senators increasingly blue; And Taylo got up, when called on to play. To contribute his work in his sincere way; And Schroeder, the red head, sure did his part, His sheer determination is a joy to my heart; Jahnz worked hard too, to make Hebron glum, We’ll praise his good work in long years to come; The cheers for Les Birky were both long and loud. For his work in the tourney he sure can be proud; Upton so fast, his passing so slick. Inspiring his mates, helped to do the trick; That Schultz boy you know, his first name is Val. For Saturday's work he’s always my pal; Good shooting and poise, like our Barry Fritz. Downed our opponents like Military Blitz; Let’s thank Charley Martin. Tom Sommers, and “Doc”, As Managers should, they worked like a clock; The fans and cheerleaders, worked hard of course. And we complimeni also, the girls in the horse; Mr. Johnson you know, sometimes called Floyd, Pointed out errors the boys should avoid; On behalf of the school, we are proud of Mr. Gray, And grateful for your work to our dying day. (6irls Athletic Associatum The G.A.A. held their first meeting of the 1956-57 year on September 6. At this meeting the private room workers for the year were appointed. Those girls were Beverly Tucker, Katherine Benson, Jerri Dusek, Pat Kasl, and Nancy Olson. The girls decided to try something new this year; any girl missing two un- excused playnights was ineligible to attend the Mother and Daughter Banquet in the spring. The G.A.A. sophomore initiation was held November 12. Thirteen sophomore girls were received into the G.A.A. This year a formal initiation was planned and given by the senior members of G.A.A. The girls repeated the G.A.A. oath after Sherry Heinold, President, and the mottos of Scientia (Knowledge), Ami- citia (“Friendship), and Justus (Justice), were read by Janice Birky, Treasurer, Sandra Schnekenburger, Secretary, and Carol Danford, Vice-president, respective- ly. To conclude the initiation a very delicious luncheon was served by the senior members. The G.A.A. girls sold candy at all of the home basketball games. The senior and junior girls took turns selling candy at noon hours throughout the school year. On the second Tuesday night of each month the G.A.A. held their playnights of organized programs of athletics and business meetings. Refreshments were usually served. On March 5, the G.A.A. girls with the help of their sponsor, Mrs. Monroe, prepared and served, for the Chamber of Commerce and their guests, a very de- licious baked ham supper. The meal was enjoyed by all. On April 11, the girls along with sponsor, Mrs. Monroe, and chaperons went by bus to the Chicago Stadium where they viewed the Ice Capades. The annual Mother and Daughter Banquet was held April 30. The meal was prepared by the Music Boosters and served by girls of the eighth grade. A large crowd was present and the evening was enjoyed by everyone present. (0. .A. tflffircrs Top row, left to right — Mrs. Monroe (Sponsor), Sandra Schnekenbur- ger (Secretary). Second row — Carol Danford (Vice President). Third row — Janice Birky (Treas- urer), Sherry .Heinold (President). (£. |lmun pities Left to right — Jerri Dusek, Beverly Tucker, Pat Kasl, Katherine Ben- son, Nancy Olson (Patient). (Sirls thlrtir «snrjatitm Top row, left to right — Laura Maul, Jerri Dusek, Myra Pumroy, Jeannette Wer- ner, Donna Schnekenburger, Ruth Ann Cannon, Janet Jarnecke, Loretta Wienke, Beverly Sutter, Nancy Good, Glenda Crouch, Jayne Jacobson. Second row — Pauline Luthi, Barbara Haman, Ruth DeWitt, Madeline Herma, Betty Oswald, Martha Cannon, Nancy Miller, Nancy Olson, Virginia Jahnz, Carolyn Reinhertz, Sandra Daumer, Nancy Taylo. Third row — Beverly Tucker, Mary Jane Struve, Janice Birky, Carol Danford, Mrs. Monroe, Sherry Heinold, Sandra Schnekenburger, Violet Birky, Pat Kasl, Sharon Reinhardt, Laura Krug. Bottom row — Pat Church. Wanda Reinhardt, Lois Rodrick, Darlene Birky, Kath- erine Benson, Betty Martin, Bonnie Spraggs, Lolly Maul, Karen Stoddard, Anne Susdorf. Absent — Darlene Hessling. (13. A. piVnior Cnitbt Vllrrs Top row, left to right — Lois Rodrick, Darlene Birky, Barbara Haman, Nancy Good, Sandra Daumer, Sherry Heinold, Janice Birky, Lolly Maul. Bottom row — Carol Danford, Sandra Schnekenburger, Janet Jarnecke, Beverly Sutter, Ruth DeWitt. Junior sellers not pictured — Ruth Ann Cannon, Virginia Jahnz, Pat Kasl, Nancy Miller, Madeline Herma. jC� rgirt iters rnup Top row, left to right — Kathy Hiatt. Robert Rosenbaum. Sandra Susdorf. Harry Mason, John Kocpke, Richard Duttlinger. Randy Miller. Second row _____ Cheryl Hall. Jerry Maul. James Alt. Tom Upton, Steve Vogel. Kathleen Cannon, Tom Crouch. Bottom row — Richard Gingerich. Betty Grieger. Cheryl Miller, Marjorie Dutt- linger, Dorothy Martin. Mr. Mathew's (Director). 3«ttittr 33 ttti) Top row, left to right — Wilma Miller, Caro! Hamann, Jenny Cannon, Rosemary Klaub, Judy Vogel, Willis Alt. Andrea Schroeder, Susan Hilliard. Second row Kenneth Zabella, Brian Gesse, Robert Bailey, Mary Spohn, Irene Dusek. Lorraine Herma, Stanley Temple, Tom Saizer. Bottom row Allan Gingerich, Debbie Rhynard, Mr. Mathews (Director), Lana Herring, Arlene Jensen, Virginia Miller. Contest Soloists Top row, left to right — Carol Danford, Betty Oswald, Jeannette Werner, Tom Redelman, Ted Schroeder, Ror. Atherton, Ruth Ann Cannon, Dottie Pul- li ns, Doreen Stewart. Second row Katy Miller, Sherry Heinold. Fred Simic, Dennis Gesse, Nila Ges- se, Jody Vogel, Mary Jane Struve, Susanne Koepke. Third row — Pat Sutter, Katherine Benson, Pauline Luthi, Beverly Tucker, Carol Johnson, Janice Birky, Glen Olson Bottom row — Stanley Temple, Marilyn Duttlinger, Lois Rodrick, Linda Mast. Lois Reinhardt, Myrna Birky, Gloria Birky. Absent — Jerry Good, Mike Shutske. .iUnrching Bntti) Drum Majorette — Laura Maul. Twirlers — Beverly Tucker, Jerri Dusek. Front row, left to right — Jim Heinold, Donna Schnekenburger, Glen Olson, Mary Jane Struve, Pat Sutter. Second row — Mike Shutske, Jerry Good, Jody Vogel, Jeannette Werner, Ted Schroeder. Third row — Katy Miller, Lydia Gingerich, Ruth Ann Cannon, Marilyn Duttlin- ger, Lois Rodrick. Fourth row — Carol Danford, Myrna Birky, Carlyn Cannon, Phil Gingerich, Sher- ry Heinold. Fifth row — Carol Johnson, Katherine Benscn, Tom Sommers, Bob Taylo, Dottie Pullins. Sixth row — Fred Simic, Joyce Tucker, Eleanor Miller, Pauline Luthi, Ted Wien- ke. Seventh row — Janice Birky, Gloria Birky, Joan Taylor, Beverly Sutter, Betty Oswald. Eighth row — Nancy Olson, Sharon Reinhardt, Sandra Schnekenburger, Janet Maul, Suzanne Koepke. Back row — Tom Redelman, Linda Mast, Dennis Gesse. .iHnjnrsitrs Top row — Laura Maul. Bottom row — Jerri Dusek, Beverly Tucker. jlttttit ©fficprs Top row, left to right — Mr. Mathews (Director), Ted Schroeder (Stu- dent Manager), Mike Shutske (Brass Committeeman), Lois Rod- rick (Librarian). Second row — Beverly Sutter (Librar- ian), Sandra Schnekenburger (Treasurer), Sherry Heinold (Woodwind Committeeman). Third row — Carol Danford (Secre- tary), Janice Birky (Vice Presi- dent). Bottom row Jerry Good (President). Top row, left to right — Sherry Heinold, Carol Danford, Jim Heinold, Beverly Tucker, Eleanor Miller Second row — Donna Schnekenburger, Pat Sutter, Mike Shutske, Jeannette Wer- ner, Katherine Benson. Bottom row — Beverly Sutter, Betty Oswald, Janice Birky, Lois Rodrick. Cmtrert Back row, left to right Suzanne Koepke, Janet Maul, Joan Taylor, Bob Taylo, Katherine Benson. Tom Sommers, Mr. Mathews (Director). Second row — Tom Redelman, Dennis Gesse, Dottie Pullins, Sharon Reinhardt, Ted Schroeder, Jody Vogel, Mike Shutske, Glen Olson, Jeannette Werner, Jerry Good, Donna Schnekenburger, Jim Heinold, Mary Jane Struve, Pat Sutter. Third row - Gloria Birky, Linda Mast, Beverly Sutter, Jerri Dusek, Pauline Luthi, Beverly Tucker, Joyce Tucker, Eleanor Miller, Ted Wienke, Fred Simic, Carlyn Cannon, Carol Johnson, Phil Gingerich, Myrna Birky. Sherry Heinold, Carol Danford Front row — Janice Birky, Betty Oswald, Laura Maul, Lydia Gingerich, Marilyn Duttlinger, Katy Miller, Ruth Ann Cannon. Lois Rodriek, Sandra Schnek- enburger, Nancy Olson. igh 9’rluml Clumts Top row, left to right — Jeannette Werner, Carol Danford, Myra Pumroy, Donna Schnekenburger, Ruth Ann Cannon, Melvin Heinold, Dave Rodriek, Wen- dell Werner, DeWayne L’ppert, Val Schultz, Bill Kerns, Glen Kneifel, Janet Jarnecke, Beverly Sutter, Sandra Schnekenburger, Loretta Wienke, Delores Mason. Second row — Nancy Olson, Virginia Jahnz, Nancy Miller, Laura Maul, Jerri Dusek, Wes Birky, Roger Birky, Ted Schroeder, Ron Atherton, Dick Hiatt, Jerry Good, Nancy Good, Glenda Crouch, Carol Johnson, Ruth DeWitt. Third row Carolyn Reinhertz. Orma Kolasinski, Doreen Stewart. Mike Shutske, Arthur Curtis, Dick Hill, Richard Clouser, Richard Nuest, John Stewart, Curt Simic, Suzanne Koepke, Jayne Jacobson, Madeline Herma, Pat Sutter. Fourth row — Barbara Haman, Katy Miller, Sherry Heinold, Charlotte Young, Sam Miller, Les Birky, Ron Dye, Marvin Heinold, Vernon Nuest, Tom Kasl, Mary Jane Struve, Janice Birky, Violet Birky, Pat Kasl, Katherine Benson. Fifth row — Mrs. Mathews (Director), Bonnie Spraggs, Sharon Reinhardt, Fred Pumroy, Jody Vogel, Jim Drazer, Sam Koehler, Phil Gingerich, Fred Simic, Fred Haman, Nancy Taylo, Laura Krug. Darlene Birky. Bottom row — Pat Church, Lois Rodriek. Lolly Maul, Wanda Reinhardt, Karen Stoddard, Betty Martin, Lois Reinhardt. Shirley Turner, Linda Mast, Gloria Birky. Absent — John Clarke. 1 Chonts (Offircrs crtintfinnists Left to right — Ruth Ann Cannon (Secretary), Jeannette Werner (Vice President), Darlene Birky and Lois Rodrick (Librarians), Mrs. Mathews (Director). Lelt to right Nila Gesse, Jeannette Werner, Myra Pumroy, Betty Struve. Absent — Mike Shutske (President). 3«ninr (Ifigh Chonts Top row, left to right — Judy Birky, Susan Hilliard, Barbara Hill, Wilma Miller, Betty Struve, Marple Lawson, Janet Maul, Sandra Church, Cheryl Tabler, Lorraine Herma, Larry Hamar.n. Second row — Tom Drazer, Randy Miller, Myrna Birky, Marilyn Duttlinger, Wan- da Daumer, Kathy Clarke, Lydia Gingerich, Eula Mae Heinold, Robert Rosenbaum, Ronald Karch. Third row — Kathy Hiatt, Connie Russell, Mary Spohn, Irene Dusek, William Helton, Paul Deardruff, Paul Martin, Jim Upton, Debbie Rhynard, Larry Nuest. Bottom row — Mr. Mathews (Director), John Kneisley, Donald Good, Dennis Cannon, Carl Kncifel, Lana Herring, Tom Simic, Ricky Hall. Top row, left to right Dennis Gesse, Ted Wienke, Tom Sommers, Jerry Lip- pert, Tom Redelman, Roger Timm, Leonard Zabella, Harry Mason, Ray mond Temple, Joan Taylor, Alfred Mattox. Second row Joyce VanDusen, Jenny Cannon, Judy Vogel, Dottie Pullins, Car- lyn Cannon, Judy Chael, Nila Gesse, Rosemary Klaub, Karen Pfledderer, John Jarnecke. Third row — Tom Kneifel, Willis Alt, Reese Shepard, Joe Cannon, John Koepke, John Stoddard, Tom Mroz, Tom Oswald, Joe Curtis, Mary Hurley. Bottom row — Carol Hamann, Andrea Schroeder, Judy Swing, Joyce Tucker, Carol Chael, Sandra Susdorf, Joyce Smith, Joy Egli, Eleanor Miller. Absent — Rita Dawson, Shirley Hessiing. iHusic On September 29, 1956, the marching band participated in the all High School Band Day at Purdue University. The mass band was under the direction of For- rest McAlister and A1 Wright. Two weeks later the marching band marched at the annual Homecoming Parade at Valparaiso. The band, under the direction of their new band instructor, Mr. David Mathews, received second in the marching contest. On December 5, the County Music Festival was held at Boucher Gym in Valparaiso. Twentv band members played in the mass band under the direction of Merton Utgaud'from Ball State Teachers College. Ninety choir members sang in the mass choir under the direction of Gerald Schrath. Each county school had a group perform to represent them. The Senior quartet, Jerry Good, Mike Shut- ske. Ted Schroeder, and Ron Atherton, representing Kouts, sang “Get Along Little Doggies.” On December 14, the band and choir presented their annual Winter Concert. The district piano and vocal solo and ensemble contest was held January 26th at Gary in the Lew Wallace School. Jeannette Werner received a first rating on her piano solo. Receiving second ratings were the senior quartet composed cf Jerry Good, M:ke Shutske, Ted Schroeder, and Ron Atherton and a duet com- posed Of Suzanne Koepke and Lois Reinhardt. Nila Gesse with her piano solo, receive a third; and a trio composed of Doreen Stewart,Carol Johnson, and Katy Miller received a fourth rating. The district solo and ensemble contest was held February 2 at Portage Town- ship High School. The horn quartet — Ruth Ann Cannon, Katy Miller, Marilyn Dutlinger, and Lois Rodrick — received a first. Receiving seconds were; Stan Temple, cornet solo; Katy Miller, horn solo; Mary Jane Struve, trombone solo; Pat Sutter, trombone solo; Gloria Birky, clarinet solo; Linda Mast, clarinet solo; Katherine Benson, drum solo; Dennis Gesse, clarinet solo; Carol Johnson, saxa- phone solo; Carol Danford and Sherry Heinold, saxaphone duet; Pauline Luthi and Beverly Tucker, cornet duet; and Janice Birky and Betty Oswald, clarinet duet. Third ratings were received by Fred Simic, coronet solo; Glen Olson, bari- tone solo; Jody Vogel, bass solo; Betty Oswald, clarinet solo; Tom Redelman, clarinet solo; and Myrna Birky, saxaphone solo. The state p!ano and vocal solo and ensemble contest was held February 26th at Indianapolis. Jeannette Werner was the only entry from Kouts and she re- ceived a first rating on her piano solo. On March 16, the band had a pizza party for band members and their guests. The party was planned by the band officers. The evening was spent in round and square dancing, and later pizza and soft drinks were served to the group. The party was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gesse, and Mr. and Mrs. William Gesse. On March 29, the Band Boosters sponsored a fish fry, to help raise money to finish paying for the band uniforms which were purchased last fall by the or- ganization. The supper was attended by a large crowd and was a huge success. The band and chorus members helped serve the supper. The District Band and Chorus Contest was held in Valparaiso on March 30. The band and chorus both participated. The band under the direction of Mr. Mathews played “March From Tschaikowsky’s 6th Symphony”, “Air For Band”, and Mission Valley”. The chorus under the direction of Mrs. Mathews sang, “There Is A Ladye”, “O Bone Jesu”, and “Onward Ye Peoples”. Both organizations received a superior rating and were eligible to participate in the State Band and Chorus Contest held in Knox, Indiana on April 13. At the State Contest, the chorus, singing the same three numbers they had sung at the District Contest received an excellent rating or a second division. The band, also playing the same three numbers they had played at the District Contest, received a superior or a first rating. They had one perfect score and a perfect score in sight-read- ing, to help capture the first. This was the first time in many years that the band has received a first at the State Contest. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mathews should be congratulated for their splendid work they have done with both the band and chorus. Their work has been greatly appreciated. On April 26th the band held their Spring Concert and on May 3 the Chorus had theirs. By having two concerts the seventh and eighth grades groups were given more time to perform. ibrnr � Club Top row, left to right — Carolyn Reinhertz, Nancy Good, James Helton, Donna Schnekenburger, Loretta Wienke, Janet Jarnecke, Beverly Sutter, Jean- nette Werner, Delmar Fitzgerald, Sandra Daumer, Ruth DeWitt. Second row — Carol Haman, Karen Pfleddercr, Nila Gesse, Rosemary Klaub, Ted Wienke, Katherine Benson, Joan Taylor, John Koepke, Judy Vogel, Jenny Cannon, Eleanor Miller. Third row — Judy Birky, Kathy Clarke, Sandra Church, Marple Lawson, Andrea Schroeder, Susan Hilliard, Betty Struve, Lorraine Herma, Larry Hamann, Joy Egli. Fourth row — Kathy Hiatt, Connie Russell, Jim Upton, Mary Spohn, Irene Du- sek, Wilma Miller, Lydia Gingerich, Randy Miller, Tom Drazer Ronald Karch. bottom row — Mrs. Rock (Sponsor), Tom Simic, Dennis Cannon, Lana Herring, Carl Kneifel, John Kneisley, Ricky Hall, Donald Good. Absent Darlene Hessling, Lois Kerlinska. jlfaturc Crnrhrrs of Aittcrirn Top row, left to right — Tom Som- mers, Ted Wienke, Richard Clous- er, Joan Taylor, Nila Gesse, Den- nis Gesse. Second row — Sandra Church, Elea- nor Miller, Miss Dittmer (Spon- sor), Karen Pfledderer, Betty Struve. Bottom row — Katherine Benson (Sec- retary), Nancy Taylo (President), Fred Pumroy (Vice President), Fred Simic (Parlimentarian). 3uttior 3t� wrimltsts Top row, left to right — John Clarke, Skip Upton, Barry Fritz, Bob Taylo, De- Wayne Lippert, Bill Kerns, Glen Kneifel, V es Birky. Second row — Verna Nuest, Pat Kasl, Katherine Benson, Laura Maul, Owen Martin, Vernon Nuest, Sam Miller. Ruth Ann Cannon, Jayne Jacobson, Nancy Miller, Jerri Dusek. Third row — Mr. Johnson (Instructor), Sharon Reinhardt, Beverly Tucker, Made- line Herma, Virginia Jahnz, Betty Oswald, Val Schultz, Don Miller, Miss Dittmer (Instructor), Nancy Olson. Bottom row — Jim Heinold, Wendell Werner (Co-editors - Koutscript). ilibrnrinns (_r Top row, left to right — Nancy Good, Delmar Fitzgerald, Dick Hiatt, James Helton, Loretta Wienke. Second row — Ruth DeWitt, Carolyn Reinhertz, Sandra Daumer, Joyce Tucker. Bottom row — Betty Struve, Mrs. Rock (Sponsor), Darlene Hessling. Absent Pauline Luthi (Editor - Times). r, o f) © r C) t- 6 i V J- i r r f o n r n 'tubrnt Council Top row, left to right — Mr. Gray (Sponsor), Fred Haman, Nila Gesse, Owen Martin, Jim Heinold, Marvin Heinold, Glenda Crouch, Judy Vogel, Mr. Johnson (Sponsor). Bottom row — Val Schultz, Darlene Birky (Secretary), Mike Shutske (President), Sandra Schnekenburger (Vice President), Charlotte Young (Treasurer). rp Club Top row, left to right — Nancy Olson. Loretta Wienke, Ruth Ann Cannon, Sam Koehler, Richard Clouser, Wes Birky. Melvin Heinold, Sam Miller, Jody Vogel, Beverly Sutter, Donna Schnekenburger, Glenda Crouch. Second row — Sharon Reinhardt. Nancy Taylo, Ruth DeWitt, Orma Kolasinski, Violet Birky, Delores Mason, Virginia Jahnz, Madeline Herma, Betty Os- wald, Katy Miller, Charlotte Young. Third row — Anne Susdorf, Wanda Reinhardt. Pat Sutter, Betty Martin, Kath- erine Benson, Janice Birky (Secretary), Sherry Heinold (President), Paul- ine Luthi (Vice President), Carol Danford (Treasurer), Darlene Birky, Linda Mast, Lois Rodrick, Gloria Birky. Bottom row — Laura Maul, Mary Jane Struve (Cheerleaders), “Lucky the Mus- tang, Karen Stoddard, Sandra Schnekenburger (Cheerleaders). Absent — Jim Heinold, DeWayne Lippert, Jerry Good. Jfithtre JFarmrrs of .Amrrirn Top row, left to right — Sam Koehler, Tom Tucker, Roger Birky, Melvin Hein- old, Wes Birky, Warren Tucker, Charley Martin, Curt Simic, Dick Hill. Gerald Taylor. Second row — Glen Olson, Phil Gingerich, Jim Drazer, Fred Haman. Bottom row — Mr. Lippert (Sponsor), Ron Atherton (Treasurer), Richard Nuest (Vice President), Barry Fritz (President), Marvin Heinold (Secretary), Wendell Werner (Reporter). (')irls 4� 3i Top row, left to right Karen Pfledderer, Dottie Pullins, Rosemary Klaub, Vir- ginia Jahnz, Joan Taylor, Donna Schneker.burger, Nila Gesse, Carlyn Cannon, Suzanne Koepke, Judy Birky. Second row — Wilma Miller, Andrea Schroeder, Joyce Smith, Sandra Church, Carol Chael, Betty Martin, Susan Hilliard, Lucille Daumer, Eula Mae Heinold. Third row — Mary Church, Dorothy Martin, Sheila Sacket, Cheryl Miller, Donna Drazer, Pamela Miller, Cheryl Hall, Marjorie Duttlinger, Betty Grieger, Virginia Miller. Fourth row_____Judy Hanselman, Kathieen Cannon, Charlotte Dawson, Lorraine Herma, Wanda Daumer, Marilyn Duttlinger, Linda Koepke, Kathy Hiatt Lana Herring, Peggy Heinold, Joyce Fleming. Bottom row — Mrs. Monroe (Sponsor), Carol Johnson (Song Leader). Judy Chael (Reporter), Ruth DeWitt (Secretary), Glenda Crouch (Vice Presi- dent), Kathy Miller (Treasurer), Doreen Stewart (Recreational Leader), Jenny Cannon (Health and Safety Leader). Absent — Johann Wandry (President), Darlene Hessling, Shirley Hessling, Rita Dawson. Top row, left to right — Leonard Zabella, Melvin Heinold, Ron Atherton, Jim Heinold, Don M Her, Barry Fritz, Warren Tucker, Roger Birky, Tom Tucker, Charley Martin. Second row — Ruth DeWitt, Owen Martin, Jim Drazer, Raymond Temple, Bev- erly Sutter, Jerry Lippert, Tom Sommers, Dennis Gesse, Phil Gingerich. Third row — Larry Nueet, Betty Martin, Tom Heiniger, Fred Simic, Alfred Mat- tox. Fred Pumroy, John Jarneeke Tom Oswald, Willis Alt, Tom Drazer. Fourth row — Kenny Zabella, Eula Mae Heinold, Carol Haman, Kenneth Mattox, Pat Sutter, Katherine Benson, Richard Duttlinger, Larry Hamann, Tom Upton, Brian Gesse. Fifth row — Allan Gingerich, Jerry Maul, Arthur Good. James Alt, Carl Kneifel, Stanley Temple, Donald Good, Jim Jarneeke. Ricky Hall. Richard Ginge- rich. Bottom row — Virginia Miller, Mr. Lippert (Sponsor), Richard Nuest (Treas urer), Darlene Birky (Corresponding Secretary and Song Leader), Bever- ly Tucker (Secretary), Marvin Heinold, Mike Shutske (Song Leader), Cheryl Miller. Absent — Glen Hefner, Dale Smith (Vice President), Marshall Heinold (Presi- dent), George Kneifel, Vernon Nuest, Arthur Tuesburg. iuuts 4-31 r iTihntr Club The Library Club started this year with an election of officers. They elected Jeannette Werner, President; Ruth DeWitt, Vice President; Sandra Daumer, Secre- tary-Treasurer; and Nancy Good, Publicity Manager. In October of 1956, the Hoosier Student Librarians Association, H. S. L. A.. Convention was held at Purdue University and the Sunset Junior High School in Lafayette. Our school was represented by Katherine Benson and Ruth DeWitt (voting delegates). Also attending were Nancy Good,Carolyn Reinhertz, Lois Ker- linska, Beverly Sutter, Loretta Wienke, Darlene Hessling, Mrs. Rock, and Mrs. Benson. During this school year the club has held several work nights at which much work for the library has been accomplished Ifuturt Cenrhers of Amcrirn The Kouts Chapter of Future Teachers of America was re-organized this year. Officers were elected in September. They were Nancy Taylo, President; Fred Pumroy, Vice President; Katherine Benson, Secretary; and Fred Simic, Parliamentarian. The total membership of the club is fourteen. During the school year, some members participated in assisting grade tea- chers. The members have given reports on various phases ot college life such as housing, diffrent fees, courses, and social life. Also the F. T. A. Club has attempted to show the members a necessity for selecting certain courses in high school In order to be more prepared for college. (Club The Kouts Pep Club, which was organized at the end of the last school year, began, this past basketball season, to show the team how much they were being backed. At many of the aw. y gam s organized blocks were formed so that the yell- ing would be uniform and loud. At all of the home games the Pep Club was re- quired to sit together so that the same effect would be obtained. After the Morgan and Wheatfield games the Pep Club sponsored Sock Hops. In both cases they were a tremendous success. The Pep Club helped purchase the cheerleaders uniforms this year and spon- sored buses to all of the away games. Also, a horse costume was purchased by the Pep Club.The Mustang, known as “Lucky” gave many moments of added pleasure to both Kouts fans and mem- bers of visiting schools. Lucky was used most successfully during the Sectional Tournament. The big project of the year was the block that was organized for the Coun- ty Tourney. A great deal of work was put into the block by both the cheerlead- ers and Pep Club members. The members were very co-operative and showed extremely good sportsman- ship and attendance at all of the games. Each spring the members of Pep Club sell the school calenders so that the next year there will be funds enough for the Pep Club to continue to support � he basketball team and some school activities. jHthtrc farmers uf Amrrirn During the past year, there were nineteen members in the Kouts F.F.A. Chapter. Mr. Lippert again served as advisor. The officers were Barry Fritz, President; Richard Nuest Vice President; Marvin Heinold, Secretary; Ron Ather- ton, Treasurer; Vernon Nuest, Sentinal; and Wendell Werner, Reporter. The Chapter carried on a pest control contest in which Warren Tucker placed highest. He was awarded a F.F.A. jacket. This contest was held for the purpose of controlling the many pests found on the farm, such as mice, rats, crows, ground hogs, etc. At the beginning of the year the boys sold fire extinguishers as a method of maintaining the treasury. The officers attended the Officer Training School at Rensselaer, and the Slate Convention at Lafayette. They also attended the District contests at Crown Point. The Girls 4H began the year with an election of officers and meetings were held every month. During the summer they had an all day meeting which consisted of practice judging of projects other members made. During the summer Joan Taylor was sent to the County Demonstration Contest to demonstrate sewing on a button and there she received a second. Also during the summer other members were sent to the County Demonstration Contest held at Washington Township. During the first week of August at the 4-H fair the Junior Leaders worked at the Rural Youth Stand. In September the girls arranged a party for all the completed members of the Girls and Boys 4-H Ciubs. In November for the firs' time they had a Mothers’ Night. During the course ol the evening a play was given by the program committee. Several other girls entertained by singing, playing instruments and the like. In the remaining part of the evening refreshments were served. In order to raise money for the Moth- ers’ Night the girls held a bake sale in the Times Office. A nice profit was realized from their efforts. In December the girls had a Christmas Party with a gift exchange, games, and refreshments. Sixty members of Boys 4-H completed their agriculture projects in order to participate at the Porter County 4-H Fair. At the fair, Beverly Sutter showed Re- serve Champion steer, and in the poultry division Richard Nuest showed the Grand Champ:on production hens. Melvin Heinold won first place with his pro- duction record book, showed Reserve Champion Holstein, and won the Woodjon Farms Heifer for being the outstanding Holstein exhibitor of 1956. Roger Birky won the special showmanship class award for which he was given an Ayrshire JTeifer sponsored by the Valparaiso Hatchery. Arthur Good won first year show- manship in his beef project and Phil Gingerich’s Ayrshire Heifer received Reserve Champion honors. In a locally sponsored corn show, Richard Nuest placed first, Vernon Nuest second. Warren Tucker third, and Larry Nuest fourth. In the county Five Acre Corn Club, Vernon Nuest placed third and Richard Nuest placed fourth. Ron Sommers placed second in the county corn contest with his five acre yield of a one hundred fifty-one bushel average. In the poultry production division at the State Fair, Richard Nuest’s hens took Grand Champ’on honors. The Poultrv Judging Team — Ron Atherton, Barry Fritz. Richard Nuest, and Curt Simic; placed ninth in the state, and went on to place second at the Atlantic Rural Exposition at Richmond, Virginia. Marshall Heinold was crowned County 4-H King by Mr. Lippert. This award was based on over all achievement. Marshall also received the Vidette-Messenger leadership award for being the county’s outstanding leader in 4-H activities. For this he was given a twenty-five dollar savings bond and a county leadership medal. (fiirls 4-3i f i u • • f • a a: a j i (Lome ©her (Tu (Oitr 3‘imtsr On Friday night, March 16, 1956, the class of 1957 presented their junior play. The production was titled ‘‘Come Over to Our House. The story revolved around the Eldridge household — pretty, widowed, Mrs. Eldridge (Janet Jarnecke) the mother; lively, ambitious Marian (Barbara Ha- man), sixteen; and attractive Lindy (Lolly Maul), a senior. It included most im- portantly, son Jay (Jerry Good), a serious lad with a great talent for serious, classical music who learned, when he met the right girl, that he also had a flair for swing, boogie-woogie, and musical patter. This landed him in the school vaudeville—and a carload of trouble. The trouble reached out and, as the play danced a merry leap-frog of exuberant youthful fun, it involved his grandmoth- er (Darlene Birky), his mother’s two (no three) romances, a Hollywood scout (Richard Nuest), the man next door (Charley Martin), Philip King (George Kneifel), and the Russian conductor of the Symphony Orchestra (Ted Schroeder). The conductor offered a scholarship—which Jay had been working toward—and the scout offered a Hollywood audition. Of course, everyone offered a way out. But Jay. with the help of a stageful of comic absurdities, reached his own con- clusion. The three Eldridge kids, all bent on running their poor mother’s life, lea-ned the childishness of their selfishness and Mrs. Eldridge learned the impor- tance of love. Other characters were: Hugo Willifred, a friend of Lindy’s (Ron Atherton); Barney Fellows, a prize fghter, (Ray Jahnz); Hildred Reynolds, the girl next door, (Charlotte Young); Madge Wilkins, a friend of Jay’s, (Kay Klemm); Evie Cannon, a new g'rl in town, (Sandra Schnekenburger); May Houston, newspaper reporter (Carol Danford); Veronica Nichols, high school reporter, (Janice Birky); Carrie Randolph, the maid. (Beverlv Sutter); Margie Cotton, (Ruth DeWitt); Jennie Cronin, (Nancy Good); Betty Brown, (Lois Rodrick); Suzan Green, Lor- etta Wienke); May Townsend. (Carolyn Reinhertz); Beverly Jackson, (Lois Ker- bnska) The director was Miss Jane Dittmer; the student director was Sherry Heinold. Assisting committees were; Make up, Sandra Daumer and Laura Krug; Bus- iness Manager. Nancy Taylo; Propertv Manager, Jeannette Werner; House Mana- ger, Ruth DeWitt; Programs and Entertainment, Loretta Wienke and Lois Rod- rick; Publicity, Lois Kerlinska and Nancy Good; Sound Effects, Carolyn Reinhertz. (Lhc Iforttt Difcine The senior class presented “The Form Divine”, a three act play, directed by Miss Jane Dittmer on Friday, October 19, 1956. The story took place in the duplex apartment of the Webb family in New York City. Lucilia Webb (Jeannette Werner), determined to make her husband Arthur (Ted Schroeder) and her daughter, Hoopy (Janice Birky) proud of her bv gaining weight, joined a beauty class at the “Beautiful You School Lucilia decided to start gaining weight when she overhead Hoopy’s boyfriend Jimmy (Jerry Good) sav “you can always tell the way a girl will look twenty years from now by looking at her mother.” Things really started rolling when Arthur interrupted a private session of Lucilla’s improvement classes consisting of Miss Meadows (Carol Danford), Paris Green (Barbara Hainan). Mrs. Midge (Ruth DeWitt) and Miss Nitz (Carolyn Rein- hertz); and saw a check for a large amount of money written to the “Beautiful You School” by Lucilia. About that time Hoopy and all her friends walked in to bring victory out of defeat in a sparkling, laugh filled last act. Other characters in the play were: Peggy, (Lolly Maul); Dorothy Coips (Sandra Schnekenburger); Charlotte Benson, (Lois Kerlinska); Betty. (Charlotte Young); Linda. (Loretta Wienke); Freddie, (Mike Shutske); Larry, (Ron Ather- ton); Carol, (Lois Rodrick); and Harry, (Jim Espey). Student director was Sherry Heinold. Assisting committees were: Make-up, Mrs. Monroe, Kay Klemm, Laura Krug and Janet Jarnecke; Business Manager, Nancy Taylo; Property Manager Ruth DeWitt; House Manager, Sandra Daumer; Programs and Entertainment, Nancy Good and Ron Atherton; Stage Manger. Sam Dawson; Publicity. Richard Nuest'- Sound Effects, Beverly Sutter. 3n Near six years have passed away Since here I bid farewell To woods and fields, and scenes of play. And playmates loved so well. Adapted from Memory” —by Abraham Lincoln We, the class of 1957, dedicate this page to Jerrt� (Srirger who passed away June 26, 1951. Itttn .iHntrr I love the colors black and gold I love the joys that they uphold, I’m sure the knowledge that I have gained Will someday lead me on to fame. I am so proud of K. H. S. She ever will lead all the rest Always in sports and scholarship too I’ll stand by you Kouts High School. Clnsiitg Jtmtt Come, Mother, Let’s wander down long ago lane, Let’s live for awhile in the past; Let’s travel with memory guiding our steps Through years that have faded so fast. Let’s sit in that old-fashioned parlor again And there I’ll take hold of your hand. The lights will be low and I’ll whisper the words— The words only you understood. We ll dream of those buggy rides under the stars, The dances and fun that we had; And while we’re remembering days that are gone We’ll skip all the ones that were bad. We’ll walk down the read past the little red school And pause for a glance through the door, And maybe we’ll see there a scene to recall The years that have gone on before. Yes, Mother, let’s shed the gray hairs for awhile. Let’s call back the years that are gone, Pretending we’re young with our hearts full of love— The love we’ve depended upon. Then after we've travel'd that long ago lane With memories playing their part, Let’s see if those memories balance the love We’ve cherished since back at the start. Fred Toothaker