La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1926 volume:

aOPYttlGTOT RALPH E. PETERING HAROLD L. DECKER Our El-Pc records no myths, no illusions, no apologies for “what might have been.” It renders faithful accounts of our triumphs and our de- feats. This volume is the product of the co-operative efforts of our students who are loyal to the spirit of LaPorte and realize this as an oppor- tunity to contribute to the history of the city. Four RALPH K. PETERING, Managing Editor Associate Editors HAROLD DECKER. O. E. CODDINGTON JOSEPHINE BOWMAN Art Editors George Rowley Sara Jane Taylor Maurice Ordung, Junior Art Editor Athletic Editors Robert Coffeen Edna Mae Swan Helen Henry. Activities Editor Mildred Walker. Junior Activities Asst. Edwin Steele. Literary Editor Mary Elizabeth Jack. Drama Editor Calendar Francis Fargher George Griewank Eloise Bueltzingsloewen. Snapshots Jokes Mildred Bair Winefred Dunham Agnes Berger. Junior Associate Louise Loetz, Sophomore Associate John Shrock. Freshman Associate Five To our citizens who had the vision of a hig- her and better LaPorte, and to those whose de- votion to an ideal is consummated in the loy- alty and happiness of her people this chron- icle of 1926 is respect- fully dedicated. six QUIET dawn lighting up the East, sent its message to all the world that the sun was not far behind. Standing on the highest point of elevation the noble figure of an American Indian was silhouetted against the sky, stretching his hands to the great Manitou above, who had kept him through the hardships of the winter and tin seasons of shortage. Now he had plenty and he was grateful. The Indian, as a native of a vast and varying land, has not been re- garded with the reverence due him. It would Ik impossible to find a race of people that would surpass the American Indian in bravery and cour- age. The Iudiun was athletic, lived in the open, and had clean habits. This true patron of nature lived with and loved nature. From Her he learned to talk and to understand many things. He un- derstood the problems of the different animals and sympathized with them when they were in trouble. Nature was the sole background for his simple life. He was not an Indian who killed wantonly and indiscrimi- nately, for self satisfaction; instead he considered his food a provision for his need given to him by the Manitou. He had experienced starvation and appreciated his bounties. The Indian was honest, loyal and true to all he knew. Upon being befriended he always remained true and nothing but the breaking of his trust would make him an enemy. He would not hesitate to share his last morsel of food with anyone. Back of all this was the one dominating influence in his life, religion. The Indian’s religion was not brought over in the Mayflower, hut seems to have been an outgrowth of his communications with Nature. The fact that the Indian had been found to have a comprehensive conception of a Great Spirit that ruled all things, is welcomed by all followers of re- ligion and social science. It is no wonder then that we take the Indian as a symbol of our felicity and prosperity. For years, wandering bands of Indians were continually going and coming from the East to the West, sometimes in search of food and other times on the warpath. With the soft, marshy Kankakee region lying to the south, and the sandy rolling country lying to the north, travelers were forced to direct their course either to the only passable strip of land that fortunately lay between the barriers or make a long detour to the south. The convergence of the trails in this manner, and the fact that it was only a day’s journey from the Chicago river caused many travelers to stop over night by the shores of a group of sparkling Seven lakes that afforded cool drinking water for thirsty sojourners. An abundance of game in their camps, made this spot not only the best but the most ideal camping ground along the trails. A little to the south and west of the lake region there was a natural opening between two bodies of timber through which travelers going either wav emerged upon a broad prairie. A French explorer making his way through this region was impressed with the scene and with the poetic instinct of his race called it I.aPorte (The Portal). Those who passed this way were inspired by the beauty of the wild flowers and the sparkling waters to believe that this was more than a mere “place with a name”. It is no wonder then, that pioneers were attracted to this place. From 1833 settlers increased so rapidly and the village of I.aPorte grew so unfalteringly that a town was incorporated. This was followed by the erection of public buildings and the installation of public officers. The coming of the railroad greatly increased the prosperity of the growing community center. It was not long until the thriving town of I.aPorte could boast a newspaper and a daily mail. Public education was fos- tered by the erection and maintenance of a grade school. In 1865, al- most thirty years after the community was established, a high school course was added. This forward step in Education did much to bring about our present opportunity for high attainments. I.aPorte has made itself a good neighbor in its relations with other towns and cities, and has shown a wealth of ability through its citizens in many branches of life. When the call came for men during the Civil and World Wars, I.aPorte willingly contributed her share. Aside from having representations in Congress, many worth-while men have rendered invaluable public service. “The Maple City” invites ambitious citizens to make their homes here and to enjoy the benefits accruing from its general prosperity. Quiet dawn rising in the Fast repeats its message to the world. Nestled in its paradise, a beautiful, thriving city breaths up a prayer to the Manitou who has kept it in its growing years, and has blessed it in its various enterprises. But this city does not breathe that prayer alone, for out of the realms of phantom and mystery, of influence and time comes that welcome symbol of truth, honesty, sincerity and success —the Noble Savage. —Edwin Steei.r. Eight Nine nmons Who have expressed their faith In the El-l’tf by giving us their financial a � l8tance: I'NITICI� STATUS SLICING MACHINE CO. MKTAL I KM K ANI� TRIM CO. K. C. Ll'KDTKK HIAKMACY ADVANCE-RUM ELY CTO. LARS )N-I ANI KLS N (TO. BASTIAN-MOKLKY (TO. SAMUEL FOX'S SONS. INC. NEW YORK BLOWER CO. LAPORTK CLINIC LAPOUTE SAVINGS BANK LAI’OUTK LOAN AND TRl'ST CO. A. P. ANDREW. JR.. AND SON STATE BANK LA PORTE SASH AND DOOR CO. SERVICE PRINTING CO. LAPORTK FOl-NDRY AND FURNACE CO. DR. R. B. JONES DEHNE ST I.’DIO FRED BERGER'S ORCHESTRA MKLNKK AND SONS . PEOPLES TRl'ST AND SAVINGS BANK KREIDLER CLOTHING tT . KOCH STl'DIO KANDY KITCHEN THE HOOTERY THE BOSTON STORE LAPORTK THEATRE CO. PETERSON HARDWARE CO. PETERSON. DROEGE AND BLANKSCIIEIN KESSLER FURNITURE STORE INDEPENDENT OIL CO. E. E. EBBERT OSBORN. OSBORN AND LINK LAPORTK U MBER AND COAL CO. OVB GNATT CO. FIRST NATIONAL BANK MOORE AND RICHTER LI MBER AND COAL CO. KRAMER AND SONS LAPORTK TELEPHONE Co. LA PORT E GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. HERALD-ARC IS SMITH BOOK AND SUPPLY CO. INDIANA MOULDING AND KRAMK CO. HOBAItT M. CABLE CO. SASS AND LINDKWALD DECKER BROS. RED CROSS I HARMACY WILLIAM LDEBKER K A. T 1 LAND DR. WALTER E. MOYER CHARITY CATTRON DAVIDSON AND BAl'ER MEYER-LINDORK CO. DARROW. ROWLEY AND SHIELDS SALLWASSER AND SALLWASSEB .1. c. PENNEY CO. AMERICAN LACNDRY KEN HER FLORAL CO. WILSON I.CMBER CO. BORLAND AND MC C.ILL LAPORTE COCNTY ABSTRACT CO. FODTS5 ELECTRIC CO. CHICAGO CASH MARKET STEINBERG JEW El RY STORE Pl'SCH GROCERY DECKER FCNERAL ESTABLISHMENT EARL BENNETHCM FEDERAL BAKERY DR W. W. ROSS DR. R. F. WILCOX LAPORTE DISCOUNT CORPORATION DR. C. Y. JACKSON MILLER STORES. INC. FRED BREWER EMMET SCOTT LOWS CLOTHING STORE KELLING’S SHOE STORE KABER FLORAL CO. HARTWELLS BOOK SHOP ROSENOW AND PARKHOCSE CHAPMAN AND GRAF CALIFORNIA FRUIT STORE BOKLUND SHOE STORE DR. J. H. FARGHER CUTLER BROS. ANDERSON BEAUTY PARLOR Eleven )nDeR BooK! INTRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION 1 Q0 CLASSES ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES FEATURE Twelve ADMINISTRATION Thlfffceii - - - r Fourteen 3 MR. W. (i. LUDLOW, Principal. ¥ T K is tlu’ best bred man and the truest gentleman who 11 takes leave of the world without a stain upon his scutcheon, and with nothing of falsehood and dissimulation, of luxury or pride, to tarnish his reputation. —Makci'S Al'bkmus. - T 3 - C3 Mil. K. B. WBTHKROW Superintendent of School� THE SCHOOL BOARD Sixteen Xt’ic occasions teach nae duties. Time makes ancient truth uncouth; 'They must upward still and onward, Who would keep abreast of truth. -Lowell. AGNES V. ANDERSON Dean of Girls Senior Sponsor MRS. M. H. RUSSELL Junior Sinuisor RUTH M. ANDREW Sophomore Sponsor MAE A. SEAMAN Kreshmen Sponsor Seventeen E. I . Beabout Kdnu M. Bleach Amo� O. Wester Anna M. Klutey Dcveda C. Deerhuke Pearl M. Young Dorothy M. 11oovor Anna I. Hauler Laurta F. Davis Inez E. Teague J. O. Ault Hazel M. Brown Grant Frantz Florence Erwin A. E. Jackson O. E. Walker F. H. Simona Frankie Jones l� ln R. Vawter Edith E. Olson S. H. 1-eUzman Benilce X. Dunlap M. E. Hyde Blanche English Kathleen O'Brian N:n |rn Twenty CLASSES ]'arewell! a word that must hr, and hath been A sound which makes us linger; —yet farewell! Twenty-one = s LILLIAN FREESE Dignity is her passport. L. 1 . H. 8. 1-2-3-4. RUSSEL GLASSMAN Right noble is thy merit. Gnloxburg High School, Illinois, 2; I . 1 . H. S. 1-3-4; Glee Club 3-4. Oratory 4. IRMA DRINEN Exponent supreme of pep. Billings High School. Montana. 1-2; Cla� s Play 1; L. P. H. S. 3-4; Chorus 3; Hockey 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Class Will 4. ROY JOHNSON He conquers twice who conquers himself In victory. Interclass Basketball 3; Track 4; Football 4. LE ROY PEASE A universal favorite and a trustworthy chap. Track 2-3-4: Interclass Basketball 2-3-4; Interclass Football 3; Interclass Baseball 3: Interclass Truck 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4: Hi-Y 3-4; Baseball 3; Football 3-4. LAURA PANKOWSKI For she Is Just a quiet kind, her nature nev- er varies. Chorus 1-2-3: Pan on a Summer’s Day 1; Glee Club 2-3-4: Hockey 2-3; Basketball 2-3: Decorating Committee Prom 3; Bells of Beaujolals 4. WENTWORTH WEILER To blame a young man for being in love Is like chiding one for being III. HI-Y 1-2-3-4; Boxing 2: Wrestling 2; Track 1-4: Baseball 4; Football 4. MARCIA THOMAS Jolly is her nature, witty is her brain. Twenty-two =E NINA DRINEN SARA JANE TAYLOR A jolly little girl. a flower worthy of Paradise. Billings High School. Montana. 1-2; Glee 'lub 1-2: I.. V. II. s. 3-4; Chorua 3; Adver- tising ’ommltte Junior Play 3; Coaching 3-4: Class Will 4. BO MARTIN He leaves a large foot print In the sands of time. President 1; Orchestra 1-2-3; Hasctiull 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2-3: Hl-Y Clul 1-2-3-I: Bas- ketball 2-3-4: Pootl nll 2-3-1; Traek 2-3: Glee Club 3: Tennis 3: Come out of the Kitchen 3: Interclass Baseball 3; Interclass Football 3: Intercius� Basketball 4; Student Council 1: Prince Chap 4: Vice-President Hl-Y 4. LUCY COLLINS Laugh and grow fat. Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Glee Club 1-4: Pan on a Summer's I ay 1: Bells of Beaujolais I; Dramatic Club 4. Chorus 1-2-3; Hockey 2: Glee Club 3-1: Banouet Committee Prom 3; Come Out of the Kitchen 3; Indian Cantata 3: Dramatic Club 4: Art Kditor Kl-Pe 4; Student Council 4; Bells of Beaujolais 4: Girls’ Kxecutivo Committee 3-4: Vice-President Junior Amu- teur Musical Club 4: Hi-Tlmes 4. GEORGE ROWLEY Art is power. Chorus 3: Tennis 3-4: Art Kditor Kl-Po 4. ARLINE BROWNSEY Thy voice Is a celestial melody. Glee Club 1: Pan on a Summer’� Day 1: Orchestra 3. KENNETH GARWOOD He has little to do with the frivolous things. Chorus 1-2. FRANCIS FARGHER The mind's the standard of the man. Hl-Y 1-2-3-4: Hl-Y President 4: Interclass Basketball 3: Interclass Truck 3: Property Committee Honor HrlKht 3; Business Munu- Ker Prince Chap 3; Ill-Times 3-4: Secretary ami Treasurer 3; President 4: Kl-Pe 4: Board of Control 4: Prince Chap 4. Twenty-three Es— e ELVA KRAUSE Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, As the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. Glee Club 2: run on a Summer's Day I: Chorus 3-4; Dramatic Club 4: What Men Live By 4. EDWIN CLAWSON A finished gentleman from top to toe. Chorus 1-2: Track 2-3-4: Interda� Track 2-3-4; Football 3-4; Intercius� Football 3; Glee Club 3-4: Oratory 3: ill-Y Club 3-4: The Hottentot 3; Student Council 4: D-amatlc Club 4: The Trystlng Place 4; The Bells of Boaujoluis 4: What Men Live By 4: Such a Charming Young Man 4: The Goose Hungs High 4. CATHERINE TALLANT Her pleasure in her power to charm. Pan on a Summer's Day t; Chorus 1-2-3: Treasurer 2: Glee Club 2-3. ALBERTA HOMANN She knew the secret of making friends. Chorus 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2; Vice President 2; Pan on a Summer's Day 1; Orchestra 3: Property and Business Committee for The Hottentot 3: Amateur Musical Club 3; Indian Cantata 3; What Men Live By 4. ALBINA SVEC I find earth not grey, but rosy; heaven not grim, but fair of hue. Chorus 1-2: Commercial Contest 3-4; Hl- Times 4; Secretary of Dramatic Club 4. HENRIETTA KASKA Prim and small, but big-hearted. I P. H. S. 1-2-3-4. HAROLD TANKE I am the best of them. Glee Club 3-4. PAUL GREENMAN Few words suffice. Twenty-four HENRIETTA MILLER In a Just cause It is right to he confident. Hockey 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Declamutory 3; Property Committee 3-4; The Twig of Thorn' I; Dramatic Club 4: Such a Charming Young Man 4; Two Dolium Please 4; Cllrl Reserves 4. PAUL MEYER Then he will talk. Good Gods! How he will talk. L. P. II. S. 1-2-3-4. VIRGINIA JAHNS No one alive has a better heart. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 2: Decorating Committee Prom 3; Business Committee Jun- ior Play 3; Dramatic Club 4; Girl Reserves� 4; What Men Live By 4. DOUGLAS LEE REEDER I am not In the roll of common men. The Hottentot 3; Stage Manager Honor Bright 3; Glee Club 3; Hi-TIme 3-4; The Trystlng Place 4: The Goose Hangs High 4. MATTIE HOLDER Modesty is the grace of the soul. West Huntsville High School. Alabama. 1- 2-3; Glee Club 3; Married Life 3: L. P. H. S. 4. IDA MAY SMITH Silence best speaks the mind. Union Mills IllJfh School 1-2-3; Orchestra 2- 3; Glee Club 2; Chorus 1-2-3; Athletics 1 -2-3-4. CHRISTINA HEDSTROM The luxury of doing good. Chorus I; Glee Club 1-2; Pan on a Sum- mer's day I; The Hottentot 3; The Robbery 4; The Goose Hangs High 4. GUSTAV YELINEK He makes sweet music. Orchestra I-2-3-4. i r------ 5-= ' Twenty-five � s FLORENCE CLOUTIER One who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. Chorus 1; Music 1-2-3. JACK LINE Not by years, but by disposition is wisdom acquired. Basketball Mascot 1: Vic© 1'resident 1-2; Interclass Baseball 3; Property Manager The Hottentot 3; HI-TImes 3. WEALTHY DOWNING I'm but a stranger here; heaven is my home. L. p. H. S. 1-2-3-4. LUCILLE EARLL The only way to have a friend Is to be one. ADEN LONG Sometimes I sit and think, and sometimes I Just sit. Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Band 2-3-4; Advertising Committe� for Honor Bright 3; Ama- teur Musical Club 3-4; Concert Band 4; Hl-Y 4. JENNIE DONKIN My firm nerves shall never tremble. Chorus 1; Hockey 2-3-4; Basketbull 1-2-3-4; III-TImea 4. CHESTER KOWALC2YK A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Baseball 2-3-4; Football 3-4; Basketball 3-4- Decorating Committee 2-3-4; Business Manager The Hottentot 3; Vice-President 4. Basketball 1-2-3-4: Music Memory 2; Vol- Icvball 3; Hockey 2-3-4: Amateur Musical Club 3-4: Secretary Girls' Reserves 4. WINEFRED DUNHAM Linked sweetness long drawn out. Chorus 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2: Pan on a Sum- n. r's 1 av 1; Banquet Committee Prom 3; basketball 3-4; Hockey 3-4; Class Mill 4. 4 f � j L A CELESTINE MC CARVER Modest as the shrinking violet. HENRY LUCHSINGER Serious as a judge, but you can never tell. Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Dramatic Club 4; Ama- teur Musical Club 3-4; The Twig of Thorn 4. Honor Bright 3; The Hottentot 3; What Men Live By 4; The Twig of Thorn 4; Dram- atic Club 4; Hl-Times 4. NORMAN RINEHART It's the looking down that makes one dizzy. EMMA NORTEN As merry as the day is long. (Jlee Club 3; Interclass Baseball 3; Inter- class Buskothull 3-4. MARJORIE SHUTLER Earnest and diligent. orchestra 1-2-3; Commercial Contest 3-4; Ill-Times 4: Basket twill 4. Chorus 1: Pan on a Summer s Day 1; Glee Club 1-4; Basketball 1 -2-3-4; Volleyball 2; Hockey 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; What Men Live By 4: Bells of Beaujolals 4. HOWARD ABRAMS What a dust I have raised! quoth the fly on the coach. HARRY ROCKWOOD This young man expresses himself in terms too deep for me. Springfield Township High School 1-2-3; L. P. H. S. 4. History Club 2: Interclass Track 2-3: In- terclass Basketball 3. MARGUERITE SWARTHOUT Give mo a look, give me a face, that makes simplicity a grace. Two iK.llars Please 4; The Hector 4; Dram- atic Club 4. MILDRED BAIR She laughed, and every heart wa glad. Chorus 1-2; Glee Club 1-2; l’an on a Sum- mer'� Day l: Indian Cantata 2; Commercial Context 3; Decorating Committee Prom 3; -Honor Bright” 3: Hl-Tlmes 4: Kl-Po 4; The l’n8een 4; The Trystlng Place 4: Dramatic Club 4; Such a Charming Young Man 4; The Goose Hang� High 4. JOHN FRACZEK He was a scholar and a ripe and good one. Boys’ Glee Club 3. RUTH GERBRICK The past unsighed for; the future sure. Chorus 1-2: Music Memory 1; Basketball ami Hockey 3. ROBERT JONAS For he can conquer who believes he can. Football 3-4: Hl-Y Club 4: Glee Club 3-4; Interdas� Football 3; Chorus 1-2-3; Inter- class Basketball 3. EUDORA BROWN Judge me by what I am. MARY HELEN FARGHER Everything succeeds with people of sweet and cheerful disposition. Chorus 1-2-3: Pun on a Summer's Day 1; Glee Club 2-3-4: President 2; Basketball 3. ERNEST CHAPMAN For his acts so much applauded. Rochester High 1: Camera Club 1; Inter- da� � Basketball 1-2-3-4; Interdas� Baseball 1- 2-3; Interdas� Track 1-2-3: Basketball 2- 3-4: Hl-Y 3-4; Decorating Committee 2; The Hottentot 3; Glee Club 3; Chorus 3. Jennings Seminary I: Ice-president 1. Harmony Club 1; Glee Club 1-2; Decorating Committee Prom 3: Amateur Musical Club 3; Chorus 1-2-3: Property Committee The Hot- tentot 3. GEORGE F. GRIEWANK The many fail: the one succeeds. Chorus l: Debate 2; Editor Hl-Time� 3-4; The Hottentot 3: Program Committee 1Tom 3. Hl-Y Club 2-3-4: Secretary Hl- 4: Kj-1 e StalT 4; The Trysting Place 4; Two Dollars. Please 4: Dramatic Club 4; The Goose Hangs High 4. Twenty-eight HAROLD DECKER A man who will make a mark In the world. RALPH E. PETERING Happiness consists in activity. Chorus 1: Orchestra 1-2-3-1: Band 2-3-4: Hi-Time 3-4: Honor Bright 3: Decorating Committee Prom 3: The Hottentot 3; The Robbery 4: The Twig of Thorn 4: Electrician The Bella of Henujoluls 4: Dramatic Club 4: l-l-l’e Associate 4; Concert Band 4; Board of Control 4. JOSEPHINE BOWMAN Charm strikes the sight; merit wins the soul. Debate 1-2 • Glee Club i-2: Chorus 1: Pan on a Summ-rs Day 1; Decorating Committee Prom 3; The Hottentot 3; Mi-Times 3-4: As- sociate Kditor Bi-Fe 4: Dramatic Club 4; Declamatory 3; Two Dollars Please 4: Irdlan Cantata 2: The Trystlng Place 4; The Goose Hangs High 4. ROBERT COFFEEN On their merits modest men are dumb. Advertising Committee The Hottentot 3; Feature Kdltor Hl-Tlmes 3-4: Class Treas- urer 4; Athletic Kdltor Kl-Pe 4: The Rec- tor 4. Concordia College. Fort Wayne. 1: Mili- tary Training 1; Secretary 1: Orchestra 2-3; Interclass Basketball 3-4: Basketball Re- serves 3; The Hottentot 3: entertainment Committee Prom 3; Assistant Kditor-ln-Chlef Hi-TImes 3: Junior Associate Kl-Pe 3: The Robbery 4- Dramatic Club 4: The Twig of Thorn 4; The Goose Hangs High 4; Kdltor In Chief Kl-Pe 4. ELOISE BUELTZINGSLOE WEN Smiling eyes and pleasant ways, help to cheer the darkened days. Chorus 1-2: Debate 2: Ill-Times 3-4: Prop- erty Committee Honor Bright 3; The Hotten- tot 3: Dramatic Club 4: What Men Live By 4: The Trystlng Place 4; Student Council 4; Kl-Pe 4. HAROLD DUKE Quiet, but well known. Interclass Basketball 1-2-3-4: Interclass 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3: Chorus 2-3; Track 3-4: Basketball 4. HELEN HENRY None knew her but to love her, none name her but to praise. Secretary and Treasurer 1; Pan on a Sum- mer's Day 1: Glee Club 1-2; Sophomore Rep- resentative Kl-Pe 2: Banquet Committee Prom 3; Assistant Activities Kdltor Kl-Pe 3; Activities Editor 4; Secretary 4; What Men IAve by 4; Indian Cantata 3: Girls’ Interclass Track 3; Dramatic Club 4; Girls' Quartet 4; The Goose Hangs High 4. MARY ELIZABETH JACK Tis only noble to be good. Chorus 1-2; Historian 2; President 3; Board of Control 3; Girls' Executive Committee 3-4: Assistant Business Manager Hi-TImes 3: Society Kdltor Hi-Timcs 4: Dramatic Editor Kl-Pe 4: Dramatic Club 4: Goose Hangs High 4. Twenty-nine 3= ELSIE CARLSON An honest countenance is the best passport. Michigan City High School I: Chorua 1: L I� . II. S. 2-3-4. MELVIN HICKMAN You'd scarce expect one of my age to speak In public on the stage. Olee Club 1-2: Intcrclass Baseball 3: the Unseen 4. CELIA GRISE2 Calm, not cold; friendly, not gushing. Glee Club 2-3: Chorus 2-3-4. LUTRELLE BARNES Taste the Joy that springs from labor. Hl-Y Club 2-3-4: Baseball 3-4: Basketball 4: Football 3-4; Interclasa Baseball 3: Inter- class Basketball 4; Interclass Football 4: In- terclusa Track 3-4. MARIAN CARLSON. Kindliness personified. Glee Club 1-2; Pan on a Summer's Day 1: Chorus 3. FAY PARKER Steady as grandfather’s clock. Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Glee Club 2-3. MARIE LAY Virtue is happiness below. Glee Club 1-2; Pan on a Summer's Dny 1: Chorus 2-3. ERRETT COOPER For even though vanquished, he could argue still. Debate 3-4: Dramatic Club 4; Discussion 4; Commercial Contest 4: The Goose Hangs High 4. Thirty EDNA MAE SWAN A sunny disposition makes many friends. GERTRUDE UHLEMAN In the game of love she trumped a heart. I an on a Summer's Day l; Chorus 1-2-3: Glee Club 1-2; Basketball 1-2-3-1: llockev 2-3-4; Girls' Athletic Editor Kl-lv I. Tan on a Summer's Pay I: Glee Club 1-3; Entertainment Committee 3. EARL MATHENY A man of hope and forward looking mind. Chorus 2-3: Interclass Basketball 3: Inter- class Baseball 3: Glee Club 3-4. OLIVE B. HEAL The better part of valour Is discretion. Chorus 1-2-4; Glee Club 1: Ban on a Sum- mer's Pay I; Decorating Committee Prom 3 Bells of Beaujolafs 4. FRANCES GRISE2 How far that little candle throws Its light. ROSE WHITESTINE Roses gladden the eye. Glee Club 1-2; Chorus 1-2-3; 2-3-4; Ill-Times 3; Hockey 3-4. Bnsketball Pun on a Summer's Pay I; Chorus 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2; Decorating Committee Prom 3. CHARLES R. MORSE The gentleman Is learned and a most rare speaker. Wrestling 1: Boxing 1: Interclusa Baseball 1-3-4; Interclusa Basketball 1-3-4; Interclass Football 3: Glee Club 3: Chorus 3; Debate 3-4; Athletic Fall tor Ill-Times 3-4; Baseball 4. The Twig of Thorn 4; The Treating Place 4; Business Committee for The Goose Hangs High 4. JOSEPH BUNCE Modesty conceals his many virtues. I,. I� . H. S. I-2-3-4. Thirty-one IMOGENE HEISE Angels listen, when she speaks; she’s my de- light, all mankind’s wonder. Glee dull 2: Chorus 2-3; Hockey 2-3: Bas- ketball 3-1: Honor Bright 3: Come Out of the Kitchen 3; Prince Chap I; Twig of Thorn 4; Declamation 4: Dramatic Club 4: Two Dol- lars Please 4. ORVILLE CODDINGTON He adorned whatever subject he either spoke or wrote about. Nicholas Senn High School. Chicago. 1-2: Freshman Council 1: Honor Society 1; Latin Club 1-2: Sophomore Council 2; L. P. H. S. 3-4: Vice President 3: Decorating Committee 3; Interclass Basketball 8: Electrician Bells of Beaujolais 4; Associate Editor El-Pe 4. MARY MC GILL A smile prepared for all occasions. Chorus 1-2: Come Out of the Kitchen 3; Prince Chap 4. DON FISHER The man who does little and does It well, does a great deal. L. P. H. S. 1-3-4: Lane Technical High School 2: Military Training 2: Interclass Football 3: Football 3-4; Hl-Y Club 4. ELNA BORTZ Study is like the heaven's glorious sun. Pan on n Summer's Day 1: Chorus 1-2; Glee Club 1-2: Garden of Flowers 2; Treas- urer of HI-Times 3-4; Banquet Committee Prom 3: Property Committee The Twig of Thorn 4; Kl-Pe 4: Property Committee The Goose Hangs High 4. ELMER GINTHER I love to lose myself In other men’s minds. Glee Club 3: Commercial Contest 3-4. VIRGINIA JEWETT Simplicity is a Jewel rarely found. Entertainmont Committee 1; Chorus 2-3. ROBERT A. SAVAGE Oh! for a post to lean against. Hl-Y Club 2-3-4; The Hottentot 3: Prop- erty Committee 3; Basketball 4; Football 4. Thirty-two JEANETTE LA FORGE The highest degree of happiness Is quietude. BurrUvUle High School 1-2; Literary Critic Review Staff 1; Illuminator Staff 2; Basket- hall 2: L. I . H. S. 3-4. DELMAR WOLLERT Speech Is great, but silence is greater. Orchestra 3-4; Band 4. BLANCHE KINOIG I ask nothing; my wants are few. Plymouth High School 1: Glee Club 1; Kingsbury High School 2-3; Yanka San 3; L. I . H. S. 4. LEO SLOCUM Despatch Is the soul of business. Dramatic Club 4: Such a Charming Young Man I; What Men Live By 4. PEARL NORTEN Oh. how hard it is to find the one just suited to our mind. L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4. ROSE MCCORMACK A quiet unassuming girl of sterling worth. Glee 1-2; Chorus 1-2: Pan on a Summer's Day 1; Garden of Flowers 2; Dramatic Club 4: What Men Live By 4. MARGUERITE KREIDLER Common sense is an uncommon thing. Cinching 3; Dramatic Club 4; The Rec- tor 4. EUNICE GLASSMAN She doeth well who docth her best. Chorus 1-2-3; Glee Club 4: Coaching 3-4; Decorating Committee Prom 3; Bells of Beau- iolals 4; Dramatic Club 4: Basketball 4; The Unseen 4. BERTHA LOOSE Peace rules the day where reason rules the mind. Basketball 2-3-4; Hockey 3-4. :0; vAf i Thlrty-threo MARIE TOLMAN Worry and I have never met. Chorus 1; Glee Club I: Commercial Con- test 4. JACK G. OEHMKE The chief of them all with a thousand graces. But oh. how he falls for pretty faces. HI-Y Club 1-2-3-4: Treasurer Hl-Y 1: Sec- retary HI-Y 2: Class President 2: 111-Times 3: Football 3; President Hl-Y 3; Soldon High, St. Louis. 3; Interclass Track 4; Business and Advertising Committee The Goose Hangs High 4. ELLEN RUSSELL Not stepping over the bounds of modesty. Glee Club 1-2: Chorus 1-2. ROBERT GREENMAN Everyone who does the best he can is a hero. Chorus 3; Glee Club 3-4: Bells of Beaujo- lais 4: Football 4. DOROTHY FLICKINGER Stupid Mr. Cupid never called on me. Glee Club 2: Chorus 2-3. CLARENCE DEAN CHIPMAN The only way to make men speak good of us is to do good. Stage Manager The Hottentot 3: Mi-Times 3; Decorating Committi o Prom 3; Amateur Musical Club 3. IRENE QUINN A little school girl, unassuming and quiet. Mill Creek High School 1-2-3: President 3: Safety First 3; L. P. H. S. 4; Dramatic Club 4. EDWIN STEELE I only wish to live my life and find my heart in unison with all mankind. Boxing 1; Track l-?-3-4: Interclass Basket- ball 2; Advertising Committee The Hotten- tot 3: Glee Club 3: Kl-Pe 4: Hi-Times I: Stage Manager The Goose Hangs High 4; Hl-Y Club 4; Wrestling 4; Football 4. Thirty-four 3 RUSSELL 8URDEN Patience makes the man. Chorus 1-3: Glee Club 3: Interdans Basket- ball 3; Track 2. MILDRED TROY If you would have things come your way, go after them. Chorus 1-2-3; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Volley- ball 2: Orchestra 3-4. WILLIAM FLOWERS Oh, this learning, what a thing it Is. Decorating Committee 3-4; Chorus 4. GORDON BENSON Take It easy and live long. Interclass Baseball 3: Interclass Football 3: Interclass Basketball 3-4: Baseball 4: Track 4; Interclass Track 4. GLADYS NORDYKE Wouldst not play false. L. ! . H. S. 1-2-3-4. HAROLD BARR You can tell the kind of wheels he has In his head by the kind of spokes that come out of his mouth. Wrestling 2: Boxing 2: Chorus 2-3; Glee Club 3; Basketball Reserves 3: Football 4. HALO GUSTAFSON Smooth waters run deep. Chorus 2-3; Glee Club 4: Dramatic Club 4; Amateur Musical Club 4. GLENN JOHNSON Let the world slide. =-£ A History of the Class of 26. rjl HE eastern sky was gilded with the rosy colors of the dawn, when in the Freshman Forest on L 1 . lake, a group of tiny ducklings was born. A rather ugly group to he sure, in its clumsy walking and waddling steps, but their feathers were very beautiful in their charming green hues. These ducks, to be sure, all had very unusual names for such birds, such as Eloisc and John and Edwin and Margaret. The ultimate goal of these birds was the sunset on the western horizon, and so their journey began. For leaders on the trip they chose as head scout Ho Martin, for substitute leader, Mary Elizabeth Hriggs, and for keeper of bread crumbs and corn, a tiny duck by name of Helen Henry. The only pause in the journey was for the sake of a riotous swim- ming party held in Central Auditorium Lagoon where all dissipated on lump sugar. The next summer was spent in traveling over a meadow to Sophomore Woods, during which time the ducks changed into brilliant peacocks, conspicuous in their own eyes and very vain as they constantly imitated the seniors of the day. They chose as leaders. Jack Oehmke, chief, Alberta Homaun, assistant-chief, and Catherine Tallant as keeper of mirrors, powder-puffs and manicure sets. To attract attention to their brilliancy they entertained the other birds with a gorgeous wedding at a party that year, and the green hue of their feathers be- gan to turn blue ever so slightly. In this year also they began to become more sociable with the other birds and joined gracefully (for peacocks) in debates and games with the other birds. The third year found tin group a band of beautiful love-birds, with rosy feathers, hopes, cheeks and notions of life. They lived up to their name beau- tifully. This year found a blonde love-bird, Mary Jack, wielding the scepter, Orville Coddington assisting and Francis Fargher dealing out the vienna- sausages and cake on which love-birds feed. The birds again entertained the TIlIrty-six inhabitants of Junior Forest with a three act comedy, “The Hottentot,” where- in the love-birds charmed all those living in the forest bv deft, and clever char- acterizations. And then the love-birds at the end of the year entertained the group of older birds at a gorgeous banquet called the prom, where the birds all danced the crow-shuffle. Strange to say, love-bird characteristics stayed with this group for a long, long time. At Senior Grove our wanderers became gorgeous swans, beautiful when sail- ing but not so beautiful when walking. However they lmd learned enough to be able to sail all the time and so their feet were never seen. This year the swans decided that perhaps it would be better to have four guides so Francis Fargher, Chester Kowalc .yk, a swan with curled feathers, Helen Henry and Robert Colleen were selected by the organization. This year found them giv- ing many swimming parties and at the end of the year they added the whipped cream to the dessert of their years in school by giving the play, “The Goose Hangs High.” Everywhere the people who saw the play enjoyed and praised their efforts highly. When finally the swans received their diplomas from the wise owls in the forest, they parted and took different paths, as well as different guises toward the sunset. Some became parrots, others robins, there were a few nightingales, while others just stayed swans or reverted to type by donning the disguise of love-birds. So we're leaving this group of birds, heading toward the sunset of their lives, not so much different from those who preceded them, but with ambitions and ideals just as lofty. Elxa Boktz, Grorgk Gkikwank. Song of the Class of 1926. BLCK, blue and silver shines Over our loyal hearts. We’re sons and daughters bold Our class—always true. Then with a cheer for you old L. 1 . We proudly fly our flag. Loyalty to school and class We pledge to you! High, high we place our aim. Splendid achievements gain With pen and arm and tongue, We claim honor due. And when we win for our high school fair Through merit for her fame Love to her we extend Our old L. P. Edwin Steele. Class Colors Silver and Blue. To look up and not down. To look forward and not back. To look out and not in—and To lend a hand. —Hale. Thirty-nine Forty 3= 11A— Amber, Paul Anderson. Donna Andereun, Helen Berger, Agnes Bach, John Bachmann. Harold Haring. Irina Barnes, Itorothy Blankscheln. Marian Brooks, Harold Brown. Louise Brown. Theodore Brust. Hutli Bundy, Verna Burden. Ocorge Burger. Alma Calllson, Ethel Carney. Everett Chapman. Loreen Clark. Joseph Cloutier, Henry Crumpacker. Margaret Cummerford. Lloyd Cummings. Ranald Davis, Ruth Drovgc. Howard Eherenmann. Albert Fohey, George Elshout. Margaret Fllcklnger, Wilbur l•'runels. Dorothy Glcaler. Kurt dealer. Raymond Brenda. Herbert Gross. Walter 12B— Baer. Janls Ball. Ray Barlag, Andrew Blaney, Hugh Bortz. Harold Bosserman. Hazel Chrobaek. Wnlter I avi8, Harold Doolittle. Bernice Borland. Maybelle Dotterwlch. George Duke. Herbert Frldh. Walter llaeker, Clara Hahn. Jeanette Hallnsky. Elizabeth Hllgondorf. Lawrence Hoeppner. El Iso llult. Ruth Hupp, James Johns. France Johnston. Walter Juranek. James Kashmer. Albert Kashmer, Helen Keene. Dallas Klstler. Dorothy Klagstad, Thelma Kohne, Vincent Krenzkc, George Kiing. Claude Krueger. It b.-rt Larson, Violet Lonlg. Mildred Leusch. Ruth Llndgren, Edgar Littleton. Marjorie McIntyre, Corrlno McKinley. Ethel Main, Roy Malysiak. Joe Merrill. Homer Moist. Frank Morse, Harriet Murphy. Leota Naught in. Dorothy Norton. Helen Olson. Lennart Old is, Raymond Parker. Howard Parsed, Henry Price. Kathleen Rambo. Rex Reeder. Philip Rentier. Franklin Rohrcr. Paul Rose. Delilah Russell. Robert Sanetra. Charles Savage. Robert Schott. Gustott Scheetz, Caroline Searl. Arthur Slusser. Robert Smith. Mildred Stelgely, Francis Stltes, Clarence Swanson. Alenv Tallant, James Tennis. Vance Travis. Roy Ulrich, Elolse Ulrich. Margaret Van Vactor. Alburtus Ward. Norris Wegner, Hilda Weller. Itorothy Weller. Phyllis West. Lila White, George White. Betty Wlldt. Donald Witka. Appollonln Goeltzenleuchtcr. I Inrold Gast. Ralph Goff. Mary Gross. George Henderson. Geneva Hoelocker. IIelon Hubner. Norman Jones. Marjory Kenna. Harold Llndewald. Wesley Loetz, Luella Lorlng, Robert Lot ter, Rose McCorkel. Roger Meister. Marcella Morse. James Nelson. Erma Ordung. Mattrice Riley, Glenn Sass. Oliver Shlck. Monty Sonneborn. Frederick Stukart. Henry Thompson. Forrest Walker. Mildred History of the Junior Class. O RESIIIKS—every one of us, - ■ We entered High school with a fuss. “We’re men and women, now,” we thought, Rut the domineering Seniors wrought Such great havoc in our class. That “Help! Help!” cried every lad and lass. Miss Andrew came to our aid, And plans for class election laid. We said, “Hugh Rlancy is our leader, As for Tuckv Loetz, we need her For a snappy secretary. Jack Line our vice-president shall 1m .” All overlooked us till our reception, This dance sure was no exception To the rule of fun and frolic. Rut for one Krosh having colic, A good time was enjoyed by all, Two-eyed and Four-eyed, great and small. Then to our great dismay (?) Came the summer vacation day. II. To our new High school we returned, And, as befitted Sophomores, spurned The new Frosh. Gaily we elected Mary Fargher president, and selected Monty Shick as treasurer. As for Jack Line, Vice-president he continued to shine. Soon our ability became known: In athletics we especially shone. Championships we won galore, Iti fact there was nothing more To achieve in the athletic field. To the Sophs the classes yield The basketball cup, football, te- 3= Even soccer, in fact, all. The school year drew to a close, And, as every one probably knows. Hooks were abandoned with a shout, And for three months school “let out.” III. We’re Juniors now. I loomv! lloorav! And are we a peppy bunch. Say! Fred Treadway is our chief official. And “Popularity” is his middle ’nitial. Francis Steigely comes after him, And he’s some shick among the men. “Dot” Naught in is our treasurer. The best thing in our treasure is she. And are we still athletes? We hope to say we can’t Ik beat At any meet. And, by the way, We gave a four act play. “Daddy Long Legs” was the name. And, for its success, the blame (Joes to Miss Brown and Miss Andrew, Who taught the actors what they knew. And now we’re discussing the Junior Prom. If you want quiet, you’ll have to drown I s, for we’ll never, never stop Talking about that JUNIOR HOP! Now we’ve reached our sought destination Call us “seniors” without hesitation. The years gone by number three. Only one year yet in high school. Gee-ee-ee! —Ac.xks Bergek. Forty-four Ay, do despise me. I'm the prouder for it; I like to he despised. Bickerstaff. VIRGIL KBKRT OASIMIRA KOWALCZYK CLAYTON COLLINS President Vice-President Secretary nn l Treasurer Forty-five Forty-six o 11B— Anderson, Ruth Barbara, Luna Bell, James Blakcman. Florence Brown, ClArnbellu Carney. Kenneth Dahne. Everett I avis, Harold nibble. Ben Drelner. Dorothy Elkins, Nelson Kills. Louise Kwulil. Thelma Gierke. Lester Goodall, Charles Gridin, John Cross, Harry Jr. Gust vson. Sven Harper. Marjorie Harrow. Robert Hupp. Janies Hupp, John Jonas. Doris l.lnhorg, Dorothy LudwlK. Bolsar Luther. Hobart Line. Marjorie Main. Roy McAllister. Klwood McCarty. Helen Isuiisc Miller. Harriet Miller. Kathryn Miner, George Moo, Helen Olson, I orls Rollins. Florence Ross, Herbert Sark. Stanley Sear], Arthur Shrontz. Clifford Salzer, Helen Smith. Marshall Sonneborn. Harry Swift. LaDonna Taylor, Mae Vandewalker. Pauline Vnwter, Alice Wagner. Mildred Wlngott, Weir 10 A— Bach, Phlllln Baehmann. Wilbur Bair. Virginia Baring, Martin Baylor. Billy Lucille Bird, John Blaney, Thelma Boklund, George Brown. James Brinktnann. Harold Byrne, Willard Carlson. Walter Clayton, Lucille Collins, Alice Collins, Clayton Conrad. Edna Danielson. iHtnald Day. Virgil I oyle, Marlon Duke. Martha DuVoll. Marguerite Ebert. Harold Ebert, Virgil Esal I n g, La w rence Fanselow, Dorothy Felton, Anna Murie Fllcklnger. Esther Fllckenger. Franklin Freese. Lauretta Freyer. Lois Garrison. Russell Garwood. Karl Glnther. Katherine Glanders, Florence Granzow. Dorothy Granzow. Ilarland Green man, Clarence Griewank, Frederick Grlewank. Victor Grlng. Lucille Guvcr, Dale Hallnsky. Alice Kepplln. Arlington Hall. Ethel Kincaid. Roberta Hamilton. Gene Handley. Harold Hartford. Ruth Hays. Mildred Her .og, Arthur Hllgendorf, John Hutton. Wayne .laslnowskl, Adeline Johnson, Gilbert Johnson. I awrence Jones, (Chester Juranek. John Kemp. Wayne Kowalczyk. Coslmlra Krenzke. Gertrude l.ange. Caroline Leonard, Pearl IjCwIs. Daniel Llnki nh.lt, Mildred Littleton, Margaret LoetX, Louise Magnuson. Modelie Mainland. Russell McAllister. William Mencer. Elmer Middleton. Leo Miller. Roy Morris. Marjorie Morrison. Maren Moryl, Stanley Moyer. Victor Munzel. Selma Xebelung. Richard Nelson. Beatrice Nelson, E iwar«l Newman. Richard Nord. Gordon Nordyke, Elden Nowlckl, Julia Ordung. Roger Pahrman, Dorothy Palm. Jonas Parker. Owen Petering. Harold Picplow, Dorothy Plambeck. Dick Porter. Jocva Pusch. Pauline Reed. Dorothy Regnler. Karl Richter. Orville Rosenow. Martin Sass. Elba Schoff, Louis Schmidt, Louise Schultz. Pauline Schultz. Marie Sohumm. Orvlllo Sicfcrt. Bertha Shuth. Helen Sei.ller, Howard Sentman. Eunice Serafln, Joseph Severs. Donald Sheriff. Robert Short. Vermu Siegmund, Edna Smith. J orls Smith. Marie Snyder. Lillian Soetje. Eldon Supanlk. Rose Tage, Edna Tallant. Martha Toiman. Lawrence Voihelm. Edwin Voss. Esther Walker. John Weller. Charles White. Doris Whorwell. Anna Wilhelm. Earl Wolf. Cleo History of the Sophomore Class. II AIL to tlu Sophs! No other class like them! Entering a brand now high school as Presides we acted like old timers and astounded the proud up- perclassmen with our super-intelligence and ability. To start us off on the rocky paths of learning we chose Helen McCarty as president, Charles Weller as vice-president anil Martha Tallant for our secre- tary. With such people in office we couldn’t help being good, and good we were. Oh, we were superb! No matter what tasks we were given or undertook to do we always came out on top and were a credit to our high school. Our yearly program was, of course, grand, and as the school pined for more of our acting we decided to show our ability in athletics and other activities. We never disappointed them and were loyal in all respects to our school. Coming back the following year we proved ourselves to be better than ever and although a little older and a trifle more sophisticated, we began scoring some big hits. This time our offices were filled by Virgil Ebert, president: Casimira Kowal- czyk, vice-president, and Clayton Collins, secretary. It was really remarkable how brilliant we had become by this time. We con- tinued to hold the respect of the upper-classmen and the Freshmen looked upon us as idols, each secretly wishing in his heart to some day be like us. Well represented in every high school activity we came to Ik looked upon as - err I am -cell mcarr that I am the 'umblcst person going—let the other he where he may. Dickens. Fifty lOB's— Hally, Mildred Hunker. Naomi Burnt- , Arthur Bottle� , Mary K. Block. Helen Boklund. Robert Border� , Robert Bordovsky. Rudolph Brown. Keene Hunton. Harriot Calkin� . Dorothy Carter. Arnold Cook. Helen Dimltra . Billie Do� tie, Marlon I uirhin. Clarence Klshout, Gerard 9A’s— Anderson. Iona Anderson. Myrtle Andrew. Ruth Arndt. Maymo Ball. Virginia Barnhart. Howard Ba � , Viola Bay . Vera Becker. Karl Bell. Victor Bird. Charles Blankscliein. Howard Rowell. James Bowes. Jack Boyce. Merlbel Brooks. Kthel Brown. Beatrice Brust, Laurence Burdon. Clare Burg. Howard Burgan. Howard Burkert. Pauline Camo� , Leontine Caudle. Jeanette Cabanaw. Bernlco Carroll, Lela Chlelwwskl. Irene Chlupacek. France� CIchon. Stanley Cochran. Joseph Cockrell. Richard Coddlngton. John Collins. Robert Consldlne. Martha Cotes� , Krla Dadlow. Russell Davis, Helen Degnor. Lorens Demlen, Bernice Drelner. Arthur Klklns. Esther Essllng, Lucille KstahriHik. Charles Evert, Churlos Kara. Frances Font .. Virgil Fredrickson. Leo Freeland. Ednu Freese, Carl Glassmun. Milo Gracek. John Hngerty. l.eo Hart. John Hustings. Aubrey llein, George Hubner. Klwooti Henderson, Huron Dubbert. Chester I uke, Norman l aniel. Warren Ebel, L ola Mnk. Lillian Flnlon. Harold Fohey. Clarence Foster. Eugene Fuller. Donahl Funk, Leona Garwood. Howard Gierke. Albert Glnthcr. Florence Gnatt. Julia Goluch. Stanley Garske. Edward Gustafson. Bert Hacker. Willurd Hahn. Wilbur Hanson. Ethel Hustings. Irene Heiden. Elmer Holden HJelmer Hofstetter. Victor Ilolker, Mary Louise Hubner. Herbert Hucklns. Chrystal Hunt, Howard Ifkowltseh. Wilbur Jackiwn. Edna Kelley. Arthur Kelley. France� Keniia. Elaine Kersten. William Kessler. Alfred Koeppen, Reynold Krueger. Florence Lambert. Cecil Langman. Genevieve I «in ds. Ernest Johnson. Evelyn Krause. Riehard Koflf. Helen Lonard. Stanley Lewis. Dorothy Mnerz. Bertha Mundevllle. William Muxsnn. Elsie Monocr. Elmer Milo. Ear I Newman. Edna Oil. Helen Pease. Alfred Pease, Ethel Peterson. Daniel Pleplow, Dorothy Provolt. Lyla Reed. Wlllo Engstrom, Charles Rlbbe, Don Sever� , Donald Slmdcl. Floyd Shaw. Murle Shulthels, Lillian Smelter, Mildred Swan. Howard Swartz, Edwin Sweitzer, Jaek T -nnant. Mary Wilkinson. Evan� Wise. Violet Wood, Ixiulse I .arson. Allen Legner. Joseph b-mni, Robert Lo Resche. Paul Lul s. Oscar Luebkcr. Russell Luhr. Vincent Martin. Vera Mathis. Victor Mat . Ruth Mcllcnthin, Alma Mhldleton, Ruby Miller. Rernnrd Milo. Moyd Mould. Wlllla McCorkel. Genevieve McDonald, Durwood New. Henrietta I’aul, Nick Palmer. Robert Parker. Ben Paszklewlcz, Sophie Pease. Fairy Perlucclnl, Martina Petering, Earl Phillips. Walter Pinda. Helen Pullen. Irene Purcell. Roland Rahfehlt. Annabolle Ramp. Kart Rasmussen, Paul Rauschenback. Helen Rosenow. Esther Rupenthal. John Russ. Mary Russell. Richard Sand, Arthur Scharf. Mary Schermann, Dorothy Shultz. Elmer Seeger. Helen Sonne, Theodore Shaw. Gerahl Shoemaker. Hazel Shrock. John Slevert. Loetla Singleton. Annahelte Sinter. Louie Smelter. Mildred Smith. Wallace Stleber, John stlies. Galen Struss, Clarence Stupunlk, Walter Sullivan. Marie Svec. Charles Swunson, LeRoy Swift. Lois Tanonls. Mary Tate, Allan Taylor. Helen Taylor. Julia Louise Thatcher. Edwlna Thennis. France� Thomas, Valerio Trost. Isiuls Vandcwalker. John Van Kosk.v. Harold Voegtly, Florence Vollrath, I-oretta Waak. Hazel Wagner. June Walter. Donald Warren. Jacob Wegner. Frederick Wilhelm. Donald Wilson. Bernice 9B’s— Barlag. Wilbur Borrloge. Ruth Bishop, Max Blande. Julia Bunton. Amelia Carter. Mildred Cavindor. Milton Cleveland. Florence Cochrane. Arnold Cook. Ruth CummIngs. I)orothy Decker, Helen Duzan, Duane Daneskl. Frank Ewald. Albert Foutz, Katherine Freeland. Edna Fritz. Norene Good. Foster Green. Clarence Green. Marjorie Grlbblc. Roy Guenther. Katherine Gustafson. Florence Hacker. Ruth Haverstock. John Hay. Harry Helder. Robert Held, Robert Hllgendorf. Clarence Jaek. Jane •lone . Helen Kale, Janet Kaska. Josephine Kellogg. Charles Kimmel, Lola Lfiymon. Devon Lenlg, John Long. Olivo Long, Paul Mainland. Charles Mayer. John McFeely. Foster Miller. Charles Mills. Rachel Mitchell. Lyle Meyer, Kenneth Moryl. Felix Norris. Ruby Olson. Earle Pease. Ernest Punsky. Rots-it Reebs. Florence Relnholdt. Henrietta Riley, Helen Shaw. Elvln Sohofr. Esther Starr. Irene Stlhor. Mari.- Thode. Norman Way. Charles Wegner. Hazel Fifty-one History of the Freshman Class. T T whs with (junking hearts and timid footsteps that the Class of ’29 entered the high school. Wild tales of what would happen when we reached that higher institution of learning had us thoroughly cowered. Those few who did dare to flare up were quickly silenced. As the first few weeks went by and none of us heard of our classmates being killed, mutilated or otherwise terrorized, we began to pick up courage. Then one bright and sunny afternoon we elected of- ficers, choosing Harold Wegner to fill the role of president, Paul LeResche, vice-president, and Ethel Pease, secretary and treasurer. Early in the year we showed that we were not pikers in any branch of activi- ties, beginning in the fall by turning out in large numbers for football. Various members of the class have shown all through the year that they are coming ath- letes. Basketball is one of the popular peaks of glory. The Freshman team started out and kept a most enviable record during the whole season. At almost any time they were equal to the second team. Some of the high lights of the squad were Wegner, Pease, Sherman and LeResche. The class was also repre- sented on the track and baseball team by LeResche, Mathis, Stupanik and Becker. Although not so prominent, the Freshmen girls have made a record in girls’ athletics not to be sneered at. As for scholarship, the Freshmen are very near the top of the list, having many bright students among them. After the first nineteen weeks, we welcomed a new class, which bids fair to have many prominent students among them. We now near the end of the first of our four happy years which pass all too quickly, but it is the sj irit of progress calling us and we must now Income haughty Sopohomores to make way for the oncoming class. —John Siirock. Fifty-two ATHLETICS EVKRYONK in LaPorte knows “tin coach” so any attempt at an introduc tion here would bo as unnecessary as it would be futile. However, it seems, a few words concerning the man who has so conspicuously placed La Porte on the map of Hoosier sportdom would not be amiss, especially in a book that contains the records and achievements, many brilliant, of the athletic teams that he has produced. Coach S. H. Leitzman came here, as everyone knows, in the fall of 1924, leav- ing behind him the town of Auburn, Ind., and a four year record as a successful coach at Auburn High school. He breezed into town one balmy day about the first of September, just in time to start fall football practice, which he did in a very business-like manner. His team, somehow, caught the same convincing, business-like way of playing and when the season was over. La Porte had a rec- ord of seven victories and two defeates. The sport loving gentry of La Porte sat up and had a better look at this new- comer who was able to get results in a single season. Winter came around and what Coach Leitzman did with the high school team is known to everyone. For the first time in the history of the school, LaPorte won the sectional tournament. It is needless to recall LaPorte’s sweeping victories in the regional this year. An- other year saw the repetition of the suc- cess of LaPorte High School teams, proving conclusively that it was the coaching that was getting results. Again the Slieers won the sectional, again they took the regional bv storm, once more they went “down to the state.” Athletics were carried on more ex- tensively in LaPorte under the rule of Coach Leitzman than they had ever been before. Interclass teams were organized in all sports and tournaments were held by the score. From fall to summer the athletic department was a busy place. Coach Leitzman, however, is not a supernatural being or anything of the sort. He is just an all around good fellow. He is a scholar and one soon discovers that he knows human nature pretty well. He is a splendid speak- er and an interesting one. A big reason why Coach Leitzman is successful is Mrs. S. II. Leitzman. She manages his office, prepares all game contracts, makes out eligibility lists, issues supplies and looks after a dearth of detail matter. All power then to “the coach,” master craftsman and builder of men. Fifty-three 1 TAXING a group of experienced and battle-hardened stalwarts from 1 which to choose his varsity squad. Coach S II. Leitzman, master strate- gist and grid mentor extraordinary, again presented LaPorte High School with a football eleven that more than held its own against the crack teams of all Northern Indiana in the 1925 season. It was LaPorte’s third year in foot- ball and Coach Leitzman’s second year in LaPorte, and both facts taken to- gether explain in full the successful season that the Orange and Black machine enjoyed. In the first place. Coach Leitzman knew the material he had to work with at the start of the year, having gained his knowledge the previous season. 'Phis did away with much of the experimental work that was necessary in 1924 when Coach Leitzman was a stranger in the school. Hence at the start of school last fall, the fifty odd beef and butter men with football aspira- tions, who reported at E street field for first practice, were immediately put to work work that had touchdowns and victories as the ultimate aim, and red- blooded young men with mighty sore bodies as the immediate result. The material found at hand to start the season last year was already more or less developed, due to the fact that LaPorte had participated in football for the two preceding seasons. Ten men were left from the 1924 varsity squad and of these ten, six had earned sweaters in the sport. The ten players were: Lloyd Cummerford, Don Fisher, Norman Hubner, Bo Martin, LeRoy Pease, Lutrelic Barnes, Joseph Clark, Harold Bachmann, Chester Kowalczyk and Robert Sav- age. The first six named were the lettermen. LaPorte ended the season with a record of 5 wins and 2 defeats. The Leitzman cohorts had a difficult card to play off hut at all times played the game for every hit that it was worth and at the end of the season it could truthfully be said of their work, “Well done.” Rivals of long standing and great football players in the bargain, Michigan City’s Crimson and White warriors gave LaPorte its most decisive defeat of the season. The score was 13 to 7 and the game was played at Michigan City. The other school to down LaPorte was Garrett, a stranger on the LaPorte schedule. Two of the most outstanding accomplishments recorded by LaPorte were wins over Central High of Fort. Wayne and over Frocbel of Gary. Altogether, LaPorte scored 94 points against its opponents’ 41 points. Cap- tain Pease topped the scoring page with five touchdowns. In picking Norman Iluhner to captain next year’s team, last year’s squad chose a real general, one who has been tested under fire again and again and found true every time. Fifty-four NORMAN HUBNER Captain-elect Junior—Fullback Norm was a human bat- tering raun on the Orange and Black team. While a sure-fire. nervy tackier him- self. he was a most difltcult man to bring down. When he went on a rampage against the enemy, he looked like an animated pile driver and he was fully as danger- ous. More will he heard of Cap'n Norm, when ho takes the throttle of next year’s machine. Rare Judgment was shown when llubner was elected captain. FIGHTING BOB Mascot—Just Dog To Fighting Bob Loitz- man was given the honor of being the first olliclal mascot to solicit the good grace of Lady Luck for LaPorte High School athletic teams. Bob failed to get into this world in time for the football sea- son but he has certainly stir- red up things since he has been here. Bob gets lost about once a week but for all that, he Is a tol’able good pup. at least luck has fa- vored LaPorte High since his arrival. LEROY PEASE. Captain Senior—End As captain of the '25 elev- en, P ease |K ssessed the traits of both a Napoleon and a Caesar. Quick to de- ckle and quicker to do. Pease was a general of few words but many actions. He was master of every situation in the thickest of buttle. Al- though small of stature. Pease was the most valuable tlankman on the I-a Porte team. His never falling abil- ity to snng long j asscs turn- ed the tide of victory to La- Porte more than once. To say that he was a great cap- tain and a great pluyer is only telling a small | art of It ami serves only to show the futility of words. Fifty-five Bo Martin's nickname dur- ing the football season was Bulldog.” This name was nothing less than a tribute to the fighting veteran Or- ange and Black center, paid by his teammates and those who saw him In action. Kv- ery Inch a fighter. Bo pos- sessed a tenacious, never- say-dle spirit, that made him one of Ole best centers that has ever come out of l-i- Porte High. The absence of Bulldog” Martin will be keenly felt next year. One of the best high school tackles In this neck of the tlmberlands was Don Fisher. Agile ami quick. Don was a sure enough scrapper. He made plenty of trouble for anyone who tried to go through the l.aI orte line. Although not a spectacular player. Don played consis- tent ball. Hurd work, natural ability and his reserve of grit aplenty. Is what earned Ko- walexyk his position as right halfback on the team. With the speed of the wind and the drive of a tornado. Chet was a backfield man of fine parts. He was a great line- plunger ami he possessed stock of dandy punts, as well, fnfortunatoly. he too Is a senior. “Fred. a former Cary lad. WUS the big llnd of the sea- son. Possessing an alert, penetrating analytical mind and remaining cool under the most trying conditions, Fred was an ideal signal barker. Ills natural born abilities as a leader were factors that helped collect touchdowns for LaPorte. Treadway threw some beautiful passes and was the hub of La Porte's aerial attack, lie was a real general. Ed’s ability to shake a pair of speedy heels after hooking a | ass. made him a man to count ui on in an emergency. It was he who took Treadway's pass over the line to give LaPorte the winning touchdown in the tlrst game of the year at Fort Wayne. Fleet-footed Lloyd was the other bright orb In LaPorte's back field constellation. When carrying the ball. Lloyd was about as easy to stop as a runaway express train. Cum- merford's tackling was su- iwrb and all of Ids dives w.-re more than tackles; they were works of art. and beau- tiful to see. Like the North- west Mounted, Cummerford never failed to “get his man. Fifty-seven To Barnes was given the honor of making an nJI- stute second football team, the one chosen by Dick Mil- ler. recognized sport author- ity. Barnes was really not given the honor; he earned It by his own merit. Barnes was a very epitome of de- pendability and a splendid man on defense. Barnes graduates, to his gain and LaPorte's loss. Having the Ideal build and height for an end. Harold proved his value to the lo- cal team by hooking long passes and toting the pig- skin for precious ground when yardage was needed and needed budly. Bachman was a fearless tackier and a tine man on defense. One naturally harks back to the days when football was purely a game of beef, when he sees Joseph Merle Herbert togged out In a foot- ball uniform. But for all that. “Tubby” was an Im- penetrable buttress on de- fense and the enemy usuully thought twice before at- tempting to go through him. I ,-, Jj? Fifty-eight JAMES MORSE Junior—Guard Jim” was n stalwart de- fensive man who did really commendable work through- out the Reason, lie reveled In punishment and when the time came, he was ready to do a little punishing himself. He will he In the thick of things next year. ROBERT JONAS Senior—Halfback Bob was a deadly tack- ier and a mighty hard work- er and was on his toes from the time he entered tho game until he left It. He was a good relief man and one who could be depended upon to I ►ear his assignments without faltering. ROBERT SAVAGE Senior—Tackle Bob possessed pluck and aggressiveness that mado It tough sledding for any fool- hardy youth who attempted to slip through the LaPorte line. He was a sure tackier and a clean player and he was a big reason why La- Porte had n formidable line. SEPTEMBER 26—LA PORTE 13: CENTRAL (FORT WAYNE) 12. Unwrapping a beautiful and brilliant aerial attack in the closing moments of play, La Porte boosted tile lid off of the season in grand style by nosing out Central, 13 to 12, at Fort Wayne. It was a game of games, a battle of battles, one replete and saturated with heart-stopping thrills and it was won in the final two minutes of play when Fretl Treadway, LaPorte’s sensational quarterback “find” of the season, loosed a perfect forward pass from Central’s 25-yard line to Ed Clawson who carried the oval across the mark from the 1-vard line. This game, the first ever to be played between LnPorte and Central, was claimed to be the hardest fought high school tussle ever waged in the South Side stadium. OCTOBER 3 EA PORTE 6; GARRETT 9. It was a bitter dose to swallow a 9 to (5 defeat at the hands of the Garrett- inen after having performed so brilliantly at Fort Wayne the previous week. What made matters worse was the fact that the game was played on the local E street field before a crowd of 1,500 persons. The Eeit .manites played a far inferior brand of ball to that of their opening contest and it appeared as if they were in an early season slump. Pease scored La Porte’s touchdown. The LaPorte aerial attack was a grand fizzle. Garrett’s attack was chiefly centered on end runs and on a line-smashing backfield. OCTOBER 10 LA PORTE 14; FROEBEL OF GARY 7. One of the biggest—and most pleasunt—surprises of the season was La- Porte’s spectacular triumph over Froebel. This contest was doped to be the hardest on the LaPorte card and few were the fans that gave LaPorte a chance to win. The two machines battled at a terrific pace and on even terms for the first three quarters. The winning count was scored by Captain Inky Pease in the twilight minutes of the final quarter when he hooked a 35-yard pass from Fred Treadway and toppled over the goal line just as he was tackled. Chet Kowalczyk booted the extra point. Treadway’s pretty pass was the culmina- tion of an intensive aerial battle waged by both teams. OCTOBER 17 LA PORTE 1: LOWELL () (Forfeit) Lowell forfeited to LaPorte because of the ineligibility of several of its players which left the squad with less than eleven men. Ineligibility was caused by grades. The game was to have been played at LaPorte. OCTOBER 24—LAPORTE 7; MICHIGAN CITY 13. Enable to stand up under the line-breaking drives of Mike Farroli and his legion of Crimson and White grid pirates, LaPorte bowed before the well con- structed Michigan City combination. The LaPorte eleven was considerably outweighed and the Gillites won the game on straight football tactics. Mich- igan City broke through the local line at will and both of the Harborites touchdowns were scored bv marching the ball down the field with successive Sixty line plunges and end runs. LaPorte played its l est ball in the latter part of the second half and scored its touchdown in this period. LaPorte got pos- session of tin ball on its 130-yard mark by a punt, and from there pushed the oval to Michigan City’s 13-yard line when a short, pass from Treadway to Martin netted six points. Kowalc .yk place-kicked the other point. OC TOBER 31 LA PORTE 46; CROWN POINT 0. Working as a single unit with a trio of unstoppable line-smashing backs, Hubner, Cummcrford and Kowalc .yk, romping all over the gridiron, LaPorte smothered Crown Point in a disastrous storm of touchdowns. It was Crown Point’s first year in football and the inexperience of the visitors was in evi- dence. The hard-hitting Orange and Black linesmen routed and shattered and pounded and pulverized the Crown Point line into a mere nothing and the entire LaPorte backfield poured through the gaps. Seven touchdowns were scored and even young “Skeeter” Chroback came through to make an unham- pered 42-vard run to score. Kowalczyk and Pease each scored two touch- downs, while Hubner, Cummcrford and Chroback each scored one. NOVEMBER 10 LA PORTE 7; PLYMOLTH 0. On a veritable quagmire of mud, ankle deep, the gallant gridders of LaPorte High brought their season to a successful close by whipping Plymouth, 7 to 0. Kowalczyk scored the only touchdown of the game late in the first period on an oil' tackle lunge from Plymouth’s 3-yard line, after the ball had been marched clean down the field from La Porte’s 30-vard stripe. Chet booted the leather over the bar for the extra point, as well. Slxty-one IT' OH years to come basketball fans in Slicer-town will point with pride to the 1925-26 basketball season of the La Porte High School. Whatever was accomplished by the Orange and Black quintet in the previous season, and brilliant, indeed, those accomplishments were, the 1925-26 season eclipsed them a hundred-fold. Last year’s season stands out high above any other recorded in the annals of the high school. One who is not a close follower of sports might ask what it was about the deeds of the Slicers last year that made them so remarkable, and different from hardwood victories set down by other teams that have come and gone from La- l’orte High. The lover of sports will point out the facts that LaPortc won the sectional tournament for the second time in its history; that the Slicers again won the regional, at South Bend, defeating Valparaiso and Rochester and scoring two of the most brilliant victories that have ever been won in high school basketball; that to do these things, the Slicers fought against, odds that were tremendous and were forced to wage an uphill battle that would have broken the morale of many teams. The true-blue lover of athletics will call to mind that in all, the LaPortc team won 17 and lost 9 games throughout the sea- son ; that at all times, they were both gentlemen and sportsmen. Sixty-two DECEMBER 4 LA PORTE 35; EAST CHICAGO 30. Showing the effects of two weeks of good couching, the Slicers dashed over to East Chicago for their opening game of the season and when they «lashed back again, brought with them a 35 to 30 victory over the ('ashmen. The score was tied 12 times in this game. Incidentally, it was in this game that Pease laid the foundation for the huge pile of baskets he was to build later, scoring seven field goals. DECEMBER 5—LA PORTE 21; KENDALLVILLE 30. The Slicers’ first appearance of the season on the home floor was a miserable event and utterly unlike that of the preceding evening. Displaying ragged team work and having extreme difficulty in spotting the hoop, the Orange and Black crew was at the mercy of Kendallvillc from start to finish. DECEMBER 11 LA PORTE 27; MISHAWAKA 21. A few shifts in the lineup and a week of hard training worked wonders with the LaPorte team and Mishawaka was the first to feel the strength of the re- vamped combination. The Slicers displayed an impregnable defense. DECEMBER 12—LAPORTE 44; VALPARAISO 36. With a flashing offense that could not be stopped and an uusurinountable fighting spirit that could not be curbed, a seemingly inspired crew of LaPorte cagers rose to the heights to defeat Valpo 44 to 36. This game was featured by Pease’s making 22 points, 10 baskets and 2 free throws. DECEMBER 18- LAPORTE 26; EMERSON (GARY) 35. Superb guarding gave Emerson’s Norsemen a 35 to 26 win over LaPorte in a game played on the home floor. The Norsemen controlled the ball from after the first ten minutes until the blast of the gun. DECEMBER 19—LAPORTE VARSITY 30; ALIM NT 27. Two young gallants by the name of Norris Ward and Ernest Chapman gave some of the old grads a few pointers on basket shooting when the varsity staged a glorious uphill battle to nose out the Alumni, 30 to 27. The varsity was dragging at the rest period 23 to 13. In the final period Ward and Chapman each came through for six baskets. DECEMBER 23—LAPORTE 47; WARSAW 8. Tragedy a la basketball took place at Warsaw when the Slicers visited that place on this date. The team made the trip ostensibly to play basketball but it turned out that all they received was a little basket shooting with some foot- ball practice thrown in for good measure. JAN CARY 8—LAPORTE 31 ; FROEBEL (GARY) 25. Froebel’s Blue Devils fell, from their perch high up in northern Indiana basketball circles with a bang and a couple of crashes when LaPorte invaded Sixty-three the Steel City and twisted the frame of each and every one of them, including the famed Sammy Polizotto. JANUARY 9—LAPORTE 47; GARRETT 38. Fresh from the Gary battlefield where they had decisively whipped the Blue Devils, the Slicers again hit a cyclonic stride the following evening to romp over Garrett. The tune of this basket-fest was 47 to 38. JANUARY 15- LAPORTE 49; SOUTH REND 34. “LaPortc could have l eaten any team in the state tonight. I never saw such high school basket shooting in my life before.” That is what Referee Carl Ol- son, of Gary, said after officiating at the hardwood conflict staged between La- Portc and South Rend at South Bend. Miraculous basket shooting and whirl- wind playing were deciding factors in LaPorte’s victory, but the Slicers won because they outsmarted their opponents. JANUARY 16—LAPORTE 34; WEST POINT 37. For the second time in two years, “Ginger” Reeves ami his gang of basket buccaneers from the little West Point High school, made La Porte bow in sub- mission before them. Reeves, who played center, was the whole West Point team, it seemed. He shot whenever he got the ball and he had the sphere most of the time. Altogether Reeves scored eight baskets and three free throws. La- Portc tried to rally in the second half after dragging 17 to 10. JANUARY 22 LAPORTE 47; MICHIGAN CITY 21. Sweet is the taste of victory after defeat, the Slicers found out after they did a very good job of scalping Michigan City’s tribe of Red Devils. Alternating from a long distance attack which was used in the first half to speedy, under basket drives, LaPortc kept the visitors in one grand state of bewilderment and while the Gillites were attempting to find their way out of the haze, the Slicers cashed in. JANUARY 23—LAPORTE 45; ELKHART 27. A Saturday night jinx, which on two previous occasions had smitten the La- Portc Slicers on their own floor and resulted in defeats after brilliant victories on the preceding nights, folded up and departed on this night when the big Blue team of Elkhart came to town and then went home bluer than before, on the short end of a 45 to 27 score. JANUARY 29 LAPORTE 26; PLYMOUTH 40. It was LaPorte’s turn to play the part of the under dog, for one evening at least, and when the Slicers bumped up against Plymouth’s Red Jackets, they were shown their place and told to stay put, which they did. Plymouth had the game as its very own after the first 10 minutes of play. The Red Jackets used a formidable five-man defense and possessed a humdinger offense which centered around two men, Logan and Clough. Sixty-four FEBRUARY 5—LAPORTE 40; MISHAWAKA . 35. Hough playing failed to give the Mishawaka Maroons their revenge over La- Porte, ami once again the Slicers chalked up a victory over Coach Boone’s men. Although a better team beat them, Mishawaka accepted defeat with ill grace. FEBRUARY 6 LA PORTE 44: GOSHEN 20. It was during this game that the Goshen net fans clamored to see “Red Hot Inkv” Pease get hot. He did, caging nine field goals and a solitary free throw, for a total of 19 points. Goshen attempted a rally near the end of the first period but it fell extremely short of the mark. FEBRUARY 12 LAPORTE 24; ROCHESTER 39. Rochester’s Zebras were out to avenge the defeat the Slicers gave them in the 1925 regional at Gary, and they took their revenge in a convincing manner. 'Phe game belonged to anybody until the last eight minutes of play and then Miller, husky Zebra forward, broke loose on a basket collecting spree. Miller made eight buckets in the game. FEBRUARY 19 LAPORTE 21; SOUTH BENI) 33. The South Bend Bears shambled all over the confines of the local basketball court, hit the basket with heart breaking regularity and refused to be targets for the shafts of the Slicers to defeat the Orange and Black hearties, 33 to 21. Bo Mart in was the only La Porte man who was able to connect with the hoop with any consistency. He scored eight baskets and three free throws. 'Phe Bears presented a splendid defense. FEBRUARY 20 LAPORTE 26; ELKHART 25. The Blue and White cagers of Elkhart heaved a man sized scare into the Slicers when they pulled off a sjjoctacular rally in the last ten minutes of this contest. The Slicers led through the scrap and the score at the rest period was 17 to 7. 'Phe Ixatzmanitcs might have been a trifle over-confident in the last half but at any rate, the Boonemen started to hit the rim with unfailing ac- curacy and only the gun prevented another defeat for the Slicers. FEBRUARY 26 LAPORTE 25; MICHIGAN CITY 37. No alibis and no regrets. On this night the Red Devils were at their best of the season and the Slicers were at their worst. The Slicers were slumping ter- ribly but that isn’t given as any alibi. “I expected to be beaten by a worse mar- gin than that,” said Coach Lcitzman after the game. Thirty-four personal fouls were called. FEBRUARY 27 LAPORTE 34; VALPARAISO 59. Valparaiso said it with field goals to the inert LaPorte Slicers when the Bounding Brownies leaped and hounded over everything in or out of sight to defeat LaPorte 34 to 59. .The basket shooting of the Brownies was nothing short of uncanny. • - r— Sixty-five •£ LEROY PEASE Senior -Forward. Pease, La Porte’s raven haired, vest pocket edition of an all-state forward, to use the words of one of his admirers, was the flashiest bit of condensed cage fight seen around this section of the open spaces in a might v long time. Pease set a new scoring record for La Porte High School. Including the tourneys, Pease scored a total of 289 points, making 119 field goals and 51 free throws. Pease scored 285 points during the regular season of 20 games, making 98 field goals and 39 free throws. Martin gave his best to the team, and held down a difficult but very important berth. Bo scored 196 points in 26 games, which include the tourneys. FRED TREADWAY—Junior Forward. Freddie was the chap who always came through in the tight places. He was the fellow who usually made the basket when a wonderful floor game, he was a terrible man to guard; he passed accurately; and he made baskets with unfailing consistency. Treadway rose to high fame during the tournaments and he “made” prac- tically every all-regional team. (IIESTER KOWALC ZYK Senior Guard, One of the best defensive men on the whole team was Chet. Woe to the man whom Chet was assigned to guard. Kowaley.vk was a steady, consistent worker in his position and he was a valuable offensive man as well as an invaluable defensive player. Chet’s position was floor guard. man for the Orange and Black quintet. Bo proved a very creditable pivot B() MA RTIX —Senior—Center. a basket was needed in the very worst way. Treadway played NORM A X II11 USER—J u nior—Guard. Norm displayed some high grade wares in the guarding department, during the season. A steady worker and a hard worker. Hubner made his efforts count for something in a game and he nipped more baskets in the bud than any other fellow on the team. No matter how big the other fellows were. Norm usually got the hall off the hack board and started a drive for the LaPorte goal. He will he one of the big beams in next year’s organization. KR N KST CHAPMAN Senior Forward. Although an erratic player. Chapman’s value to the Slicers was proved in terms of field goals and free throws. An unusually fast man. Chapman was an elusive forward and most difficult for the opponents to keep tab on. He will he missed next season. NORRIS WARD Junior—Forward. All the words that stand for speed might well he used as adjectives in describing Ward. On the floor Ward was like a streak of greased lightning on skids. Because of his speedy and clever floor work, it was well nigh impossible to guard Norrie and he was a great offensive man. Ward was a high pressure player and like the others, he had his “on” and “off” days. A check up shows that his “on” days far over-balance the others. He should la a big fellow on next year’s team. WALTER CHROBACK Junior Forward. “Skeeter” was the midget of the team, but for all that, he was a fine player and a valuable one. Chroback worked his way up from the seconds to the varsity because he could deliver the goods. He was the cleverest of dribblers and his floor work was splendid. Scarcely anyone was able to guard him successfully. Sixiy-wven Ll’TRKLLE BARN KS—Senior—Guard. This was Barnes’ first year on the team but. he proved his worth to school on more than one occasion. Any- thing worth doing at all was worth doing well, seemed to he Barnsey’s attitude. lie was a great player on de- fense and it will he hard to find a man to replace him. INDIVID!’AI. RECORDS. ROBERT SAVAGE—Senior —Guard. A team is no stronger than its substitutes, and Boh Savage is one of the reasons why the Sheer second five was just about as good as the first quintet. He played the hack guard position. Boh was a dependable player. HAROLD DI KE—Senior -Foncard. Harold was a quiet, unobtrusive player, but a conscientious, faithful worker. He played with the varsity during the entire playing season but as lie was the eleventh man on the squad, he did not get to play in the tournaments. Duke did not see much action in games but what time he was in, fans perceived that he was a eager of no mean ability. g FG FT PF TP Pease 26 119 51 37 289 Martin 26 79 38 52 196 Treadwav 48 37 39 133 Hubner 26 28 20 31 86 Ward 35 10 18 80 Kowalc .vk 26 28 11 45 77 Chapman 21 31 11 15 73 Chroback 12 3 4 11 10 Barnes 19 2 4 9 8 Savage 13 1 3 1 5 Totals 217 374 189 258 957 (Key—G. games; FG. field goals; FT. free throws: PF. personal fouls; TP, total points.) The above record includes the sectional, regional and state tournaments. Sixty-eight ' T Sectional Tournament. ¥7 011 the second successive year, LaPorte entertained the sectional tourna- 1 ment and again success marked the Slicers in their swirl through tourna- ment play. The climax of a week of much doping, bickering, comparing, ex- changing of opinions and the end of the tourney was reached Saturday night, March 0. when LaPorte and Michigan City met in the finals of the tourney and La Porte won the sectional title for the second time since basketball was intro- duced in the High School. For once dope ran true to form when the Slicers and the Heel Devils went through the rounds of the tourney into the finals. The Slicers were admittedly, openly, brazenly the “under-dogs” of the tour- nament through the two days of play. Michigan City was living in the memory of the Slicers’ crushing defeat at the hands of the Red Devils at Michigan City a week before the tourney ami it was the belief of the Harborites that I.aPorte could not come back. Scores of LaPorte fans had their doubts as to whether LaPorte really could make the grade. When the finals were reached over 1,700 persons packed every nook and cranny of the gymnasium and saw the Slicers crush their time honored rival, 25 to 21. The Ix'itzmanites were simply unconquerable, they fought like devils possessed, they battled and scrapped and played basketball at a killing pace for 40 minutes before they were proclaimed sectional champions for 1920. A glorious chapter of basketball history was written in that game. The sports- manship displayed bv both Michigan City and LaPorte was flawless. LaPorte smothered Kingsbury under a 70 to 9 count in the Slicers first game in the tournament Saturday. In their second contest the Slicers defeated I 'nion Township, county champs, with a .‘IS to S score. Kingsbury and 1 nion Township were the same teams that LaPorte played in the 1925 tourney before reaching the finals. Regional Tournament. TO voice the opinions of some 4.500 fans who attended the South Bend reg- ional tournament, no better games have ever been played than those which the Slicers won in the huge Notre Dame gymnasium last March. La Porte’s initial game in the tourney against Valparaiso, embodied all that which is spectacular, colorful, dramatic and nerve-gripping in sportdom. Sport history was written in that battle l etween the super-charged Slicers and the Bounding Brownies and it was not fully decided until the last second had been ticked off on the battery of stop watches at the bench. The final score was 30 to 27 and for another Saturday, Slicer-town was joy crazy. Fred Treadway, characterized as “he of the iron nerves and unflinching heart,” stood out as the hero of that battle, and justly so. Ix?ss than five seconds remained when Blaese of Valpo fouled Treadway. The regular 40 minute session ended before Tread- wav tossed the foul, with the score 25-24 for Valpo. Standing on the free throw line before 4,500 death-silent persons with the echo of the gun still in his cars and knowing that all depended on his one throw, Treadway calmly stepped to the mark and tossed the ball directly through the basket, the leather never touching the iron rim. This throw tied the score at Jas 25 all, and sent the game into a five minute overtime period. Pease scored two baskets in the overtime and Treadway made one more free throw. Van Buskirk scored Valpo’s other basket. 'rime, it seemed, turned backward, when LaPortc met the mightv Rochester Zebras in their evening game at the tourney. It turned back just one year and called to mind that March evening at Gary when the Slicers did the seemingly impossible feat of defeating Rochester. Again at South Bend, Rochester was doped to thoroughly muss up the Slicers and to take their revenge for that first regional defeat. And that’s what the Zebras nearly did. Out of the 40 minutes of play in that game, LaPortc was in the lead only three minutes and 10 seconds by the watch. Rochester set out early in the game and took the lead and was leading at the half, 12 to 11. Treadway tied the score at 12 all upon resumption of play in the second half. Two minutes later the score was 20 to 12 in Rochester’s favor. Miller and Rockwell having connected with the hoop for two baskets each. With the second period nearly half over, and with Rochester in the lead by a big margin. Coach Leitxmun executed the cleverest bit of strategy of the tour- ney by sending in an entire new team. The LaPortc men were tired out and Rochester was equally fatigued. The new five was sent in, then, not only to give the starting quintet a rest but to run the Zebras off their feet. The second five not only did this but scored against the Fulton county quintet. With four minutes of the game left. Coach Lcitzman sent his first string men back in. The score was 25 to 22. Arnold made another basket for Rochester to give his team a five point margin. Then Treadway scored a short under basket shot and shortly after hit the net from the middle of the floor. The score was 27 to 26 for Rochester with a minute and 20 seconds left to play. Rochester got possession of the ball and took it down the floor under the Zebra basket. Hubner got possession of the ball from the backboard and passed to Pease. Treadway was standing wide open under the LaPortc basket and Pease passed the entire length of the floor to him. Not a man was within three yards of him as Treadway tossed the ball through the bucket. LaPortc again got the ball and stalled the 40 seconds that were left. Treadway and Pease were two of the best little forwards in the tournament. Martin, center, and Kowalczyk and Hubner, guards, deserve great credit for their playing in this game, while that second five composed of Ward, Chapman, Savage, Barnes and Chroback, gets a lion’s share of the praise for their timely work. It will be a long, long time before another regional like the one at South Bend last March is played. State Tournament. LAPORTE’S showing at the state tournament was a heart breaking episode and ill fitted the termination of a brilliant cage season. The showing the Slicers made in the regional attracted state wide notice and when the Orange and Black aggregation headed southward toward the old cow barn at Indian- apolis, LaPortc was regarded somewhat as a dark horse. Seventy To get at the sad nows sudden-like, the Logansport Loganberries did the same thing to the Sheers that West Point did to the LaPorte team in the 1925 season, and whipped the Leitzmanites, 33 to 29, in a last minute rally. The LaPorte-Logansport game was the first in the state tourney. What made the contest a sad one for local fans to witness was the fact that the Sliccrs led the Loganberries by a large margin until the last three minutes of play. The loss of Ho Martin who went out of the game on personal fouls with six minutes to go and the score at 28 to 20 for LaPorte, was the turning point of the game. Ho Martin was playing his best game of the year and after his loss, the Slicers were unsuccessful in a stalling game and the Loganberries went through for thirteen points in the last six minutes of the battle. Reports had it that through a mistake of the scorers, Martin was removed with only three personals but as long as this could not be proved, nothing was done about it. The Slicers opened the contest with a rush and had no trouble in keeping possession of the ball despite their taller opponents. The score at the end of the first period was 19 to 15 in favor of LaPorte. In the first period, the Log unsport team played like a beaten team, failing to show much fight or the abil- ity to hit the net, but during the last 10 minutes of the game, the victors played like champions. The Slicers played a wonderful game, however, and had not Martin been ejected from the lineup, things would not have turned out the way they did. Curiously enough, the Leitzmanites received some of the same medi- cine that they had handed out to Valparaiso and Rochester at the South Bend regional. Inky Pease was LaPorte’s luminary on the offense, scoring twelve points with four baskets and four free throws. Pease had the honor of scoring the first point in the tourney when he made a free throw a minute after the game started. Ho Martin had the highest scoring percentage of any man in the whole tour- ney. He made two baskets in the game out of four attempts at the rim from the field which gave him a percentage of 500. Marion won the state title by defeating Martinsville 30 to 28 in the finals. The fact that the Slicers even got as far as the state tournament, is a world of praise for both the team and Coach Leit .man. And then, in reviewing their defeat at the hands of Logansport, there’s consolation to lx had LaPorte has been defeated only twice in the state tournament in the history of the school. Seventy-on RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD. Seated: Tallant. g; Cloutier, f; Kenna, t: Bussell. c; Dotterwleh, f. Standing: Coach O. E. Walker; Garrison, k; Weller, g: Walker. •: Cumtnerford. g: Curney. f. The season's record: Dec. 6 LaPorte «3. LaCrosse 13; Dee. 12 I .a Porte 13, Valparaiso 28: Jan. 8—LaPorte If; FToehel 35; Jan. ft—LnPorto 21. t'nlon Mills 22; Jan. 15-UI’orU 22: South Bend 23; Jan. 22 LaPorte 32: Michigan City 24: Jan. 21 -LaPortO 32; Plymouth 11: Feb. 6—LaPorte ■It� . Holllng Prairie 16; Feb. 6 -LaPorte 18. I'nlon Mills 20: Feb. If—LaPorte 23. South Bend 22; Feb. 20—LaPorte 33, LaCrosse 24; Feb. 27 -LaPorte I� . Michigan City 37. FRESHMAN SQUAD— STATE CHAMPS OF 1929 Seated: Sherman. Kersten, Frederlckson, pease. Schwartz. Kneeling: Purcell, Bell, LoReschc, Mathis, Wegner. Standing: Coach S. II. Leltxman. Seventy-two LACK of interest in high school baseball in La Porte was reflected in the rec- ord of the 1925 Orange and Black nine, which ended the season with only five victories out of the eleven games played. La Porte played a disorganized, inconsistent brand of ball through the season and the Slieers waded through their schedule in a listless manner. However, in the St. Joseph Valley Baseball league circuit. La Porte met up with some regular apple smashing organizations that walked over better teams than LaPorte any time they felt like it. The St. Joseph Valley league, sponsor- ed bv South Bend, was organized at the start of the season. The strongest spot in the entire LaPorte nine was the pitching department, Mert Lindgrcn, Mgr. Mert was a headdy, consistent hurlcr. Many times his good work went for nothing, however, when bad breaks in the infield lost games for LaPorte. Lutrelic Barnes and Dale Wells alternated at catching with Barnsey behind the plate most of the time. Wells In-st place was at shortstop. Barnes won batting honors for the season, cracking the pill for an average close to .400. Bo Martin again held first base for the third consecutive year on the LaPorte nine. Bo’s fielding was par excellence ami he was a mighty man with the hick- ory, as well. Chet Kowalczyk, a demon fielder as well as a sure hitter, held down the third sack most of the season, alternating with Inky Pease. Both men scooped up the hot ones as fast as the batters dished them out and seldom erred. Pease played shortstop when Wells was catching. Chuck Boklund was nearly as good a second baseman as he was a tennis player. At least he was good enough to hold down the keystone square for the entire season. In Weiler, Ward and Flickinger, outfielders, LaPorte had three high grade, ground covering men who could snag more flies in nine innings than most Good Housewives could swat in nine summers. Weiler played left. Ward center and Flickinger right. Those who made up the reserves were Malvsiak, Gilbert, Peglow and Moist.. The results of the season were as follows: April 10—LaPorte 1, South Bend 3; April 14 LaPorte 1. Goshen 2: April 21- LaPorte 5, Walkerton 3; April 24 LaPorte 1 : N’appanee 3; April 28—LaPorte (i, Middleburv 1; May 1 LaPorte 8, Nappanee 4: May 5- LaPorte 3, South Bend 7: May 9 LaPorte Seventy-threo 2; Emerson (Gary) 0; May 11 LaPorte d, Walkerton 4; May 15 LaPorte 0, East Chicago 1 ; May It) LaPortc 11. Middlckury 0. 1926. LaPortc again entered the St. Joseph Valiev league this year and from the appearances the Slicers have made so far, it looks as if the race will Ih- between LaPortc and South Bend for the western division title. The league is divided this year into two groups, the western and eastern. In the western division are Plymouth, Michigan City, South Bend, Walkerton and LaPorte. The biggest weakness discovered at the start of the season was the lack of a pitcher. Bo Martin, Frank Moist and Bussell Garrison have all tried their hand at it with about equal success. Martin is the best bet on the mound and has twirled most of the games so far. Barnes holds down the receiving end with Fliekinger on first, Kowalczyk second and Treadway third. Ward plays short with Benson, Malysiak and the Morse cousins, Charles and Jim, in the gardens. The results of the 1926 season so far have been: April 14 LaPorte, 1 ; South Bend, 1. April 20—LaPorte, d: Michigan City, 2. April 26 LaPorte, 10; Walkerton, 14. May 4—LaPorte, 12; Plymouth. 11. May 7- LaPorte, 7 ; South Bend 6. May 12 LaPorte, 8; Michigan City, 5. Remainder of schedule: May 18 Walkerton, here. May 21 Plymouth there. Seated: Fllcklngcr, Barnes. Martin. Conch Leltxman. Kowalczyk, Benson. Stupanlk, Standing: Moist, C. Morse, Garrison. Treadway, Ward, Malysiak. Seventy-four SIC A SON of 19 25 saw LaPortc enter into track and field work with a est it had never heretofore shown. Close to 50 men reported to Coach I.eitzman during the first week of practice. Coach I.eitzman was altogether unfamiliar with the material he had, it being his first vear in La Porte. However, the fact that tin- I.a Porte mentor “loves to coach track better than anything else ’ was soon evident in the results he was obtaining. Nothing phenomenal or startling was accomplished during the 1925 season and no one expected anything great to he done. The Slicers entered five meets, including the district meet held at Gary. Out of the five, they won one, placed third in two of them, and seventh in the other two. La Porte’s slow but sure rise into the ranks of powerful track schools was de- cidedly evident at the very start of this season. Because of the fact that the sport has now been established in LaPortc for three years, Coach I.eitzman was able to reap a golden harvest of experienced runners and field men this spring and from them, build up a machine that started to collect laurels in its first meet. Among the group of faithful old cinder warriors who were back again this spring were Kd Steele, of mile-run fame: the speed merchant. Inky Pease; the field man. Bo Martin; Lloyd Cummerford, Dotterwich, Gierkcy, Clawson, Duke and Chroback. A few of the new “finds” of the year are Norris Ward in Seated: Schwartz, Steele. Mart inti Gierke. Hubner, LeRcxchO. Chroback. Wingett. Standing: Clawson. Dotterwich. Pease. Ward, Duke. Russell. Cummerford. Wegner, Thcnnlft, Krenxke. Seventy-live the hurdles, LeRcsche in the high jump, Kren .ke in the distances and Hubncr in the hurdles. Edwin Steele was elected honorary captain of the team at the close of the season. 1925. APRIL 18 -GARY QUADRANGULAR MEET. Taking five second places, two thirds and three fourths, La Porte placed third in this meet with 22 points. Pease and Krueger were LaPorte’s two out- standing men. Pease won two second places, in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Krueger likewise chalked up two second berths, in the 120 high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles. Cununcrford was second in the 440 yard dash. APRIL 25 ROCHESTER QUADRANGULAR MEET. The LaPorte track squad seemed to have a third place complex and again the orange ami Black clad sprinters placed third, this time turning in a score of 80 8-4 points. MAY 2 LAPORTE TRIANGULAR MEET. The Slicers won their first meet of the season when they nosed out Michigan City by a point and a half to win the triangular meet held here. The LaPor- teams’ final tabulation showed 65 points while the most the Harborites could account for were 68 12. Mishawaka was the other team in the meet. They scored 85 1-2 points. MAY 9—ST. JOSEPH MEET AT SOUTH BEND LaPorte offered little competition in the first St. Joseph track meet held at Cartier field. South Bend, and placed last with two points. The Leit manites scored their two points when Cununcrford took third in the 440 yard dash and Steele placed third in the mile. Seven schools participated in the meet: Froeliel of Gary won it with 28 points. Michigan City was a close second with 27. MAY 16 DISTRICT MEET AT GARY. With e leven schools competing in the district, LaPorte was unable to place a man in first or second place in any event and were consequently not represented bv a single man at the state meet a week later. Steele, Krueger and Pease gave the Slicers the three points that they did score in this meet. Steele took third place in tin- mile. Krueger made his point by placing third in the 220 low hurdles while Pease came in third in the century dash. Froebel of Gary won the meet, scoring 82 points. 1926 APRIL IT PLYMOUTH DUAL MKKT. r2 Plymouth was the first to feel the strength of the best track squad that La- Porte has had. LaPorte won the meet without over-exertion with a score of 55 to 44. The Orange and lilaek thinlics won seven first places, five second places and an equal number of thirds. The Slicers took first in every track event except the 120 yard high hurdles. A slow track and extremely cold weathoi hindered the runners. APRIL 24 ELKHART TRIANGULAR MEET. Surprising even the most optimistic of local fans by marking up six first places, the LaPorte track squad proved itself to lx- almost on par with one of the strongest track schools in this corner of the state when the I oitzmanitcs won second place in this meet. LaPorte plucked a total of 41 points in the eleven events while Elkhart barely nosed the LaPorteans out with a score of 42 12. Mishawaka was a trailing third with 15 1-2 points. La Porte’s firsts were in the 100 yard dash, won by Pease; mile run, Steele; 220 yard dash, Pease; 220 low hurdles, Ward; high jump, LeReschc; broad jump. Pease. Again Pease was high point man with 15 points. MAY 1 LAPORTE TRIANGULAR MEET. Michigan City’s high-stepping, state calibre track and field men walked oil with all the big honors in the second annual triangular track meet between LaPorte, Michigan City and Mishawaka, held here May 1. The final scores were as follows: Michigan City, 73; LaPorte, 53; Mishawaka, 28. After the meet. Coach Leitzman said: “Michigan City has the greatest, all around collec- tion of track and field men that I have ever seen in a high school during my six years’ coaching experience.” MAY 8—ST. JOSEPH INVITATIONAL MEET. LaPorte tied with South Rend for fifth place in the meet, by scoring six points. Edwin “Red” Steele, the indefatigable man-of-iron miler, gave LaPorte five points by winning the mile run in the phenomenal time of 4 minutes and 42 seconds. Cummerford placed third in the 440 yard dash for the other point. Emerson’s well balanced track team won the meet with 30 points. As in the past year. Michigan City was second with 27 2-3 units. MAY 15 DISTRICT TRACK MEET AT GARY. Edwin Steele and Norris Ward earned the right to represent LaPorte at In- dianapolis by winning a first and second place respectively in this meet. Steele won the mile run in 4:42 2-5 time. Ward was second in the 220 low hurdles. LaPorte was fourth in the meet, scoring 10 points. Chroback placed third in the pole vault and LeResche third in the high jump. Seventy-seven Ijl VKKY man of the six on the LaPorte tennis squad this year is a veteran in the sport. Coach G. K. Walker has full charge of the tennis men this year and more attention is being paid to it than in former years. At the start of the season. Coach Walker announced that his squad would probably be made up of Ho Martin. o. 1 man; George Krenzke, No. 2; George Boklund, No. J; Fred Treadway, No. 4: Harold Petering, No. 5: Klwood Hubncr. No. ( . The schedule for the season is as follows: May 7, Michigan City, here; May 14, Valparaiso, here; May 15, Gary, there; May 21. Michigan City, there; May 27, Froebcl of Gary, there; June 4, Froehcl of Gary, here. Seventy-eight AFTER an absence of three years from the sport program, wrestling again appeared in LaPorte High School last winter. Coach Ix'itznmn uttered his first call for candidates late in March and about 20 men reported. Because of the lateness of tin- season, only two meets outside of the state tourney were scheduled. Both of these meets were with Michigan City and LaPorte won them each time. The first was held on March 2d when the Orange and Black limb benders scored a f (5 to 50 victory over Andy dill's crew. Chroback, Clou- tier, Malysiak, YVingett, Weller and Morse won falls for LaPorte while Cuin- merford won a decision. Five men went to Bloomington March 27 to participate in the annual state wrestling tournament held under the auspices of Indiana Fniversity. The men were Clarence Durbin. Henry Cloutier. Walter Chroback, Lloyd Cununcrford and Charles Weller. Chroback and Cummerford were eliminated in the prelim- inary bouts while Durbin, Weller and Cloutier went out in the semi-finals. Gaining seven falls and three decisions to Michigan City’s six falls and one decision, the LaPorte wrestlers again proved their superiority to the Michigan City grapplers when they won a 17 bout meet held at the prison town April 9. Seated: Baring, weight 149; Cummerford, 158; Weller. 14:’. Jurunek. 151; Ebert. 145; ])urhin. 168. StandinK: Cloutier, 124: Boss. 132; Stupanik, 105; Coach Leltzman; Chroback. Ill; Wingott, 132; Malysiak. 127; Thennlx. 148. Seventy nine INTKRCLASS sport nativities were many and varied during the past year. The interclass tournament idea was inaugurated by Coach Leitzman in his very thorough movement for more and better athletics and to develop material for future varsity use. The juniors had the favored teams throughout the year and started off in a winning fashion last fall when they humiliated the seniors in the finals of the interclass football tournament. The score was 11 to Id. The juniors continued their conquering ways during the winter and increased their prestige much when they romped over the seniors in the finals of the interclass basketball tourney. The seniors defeated the juniors in interclass track 46-81. JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM. Seated: Kuss-ll. Treadway. Hubner. Cummorford, Tallant, Ward. Standing: Dotterwlch. Clou- tier. Chroback. Eighty |V W ISS Edith Olson, physical director of the girls, l egnn her second year this fall, by again organizing class hockey teams. The call for “ma- terial” attracted both freshmen and upperclass- men. Trial scrimmages and work-outs were giv- en, till the most efficient of all the classes were chosen by Miss Olson to represent their respect- ive classes. Practices were held on the average of three times a week. Then, the teams met on the field to decide the championship. The tournament was held on the E Street field, and was won by the Senior squad, athletic champions of the weaker sex. The tournament was made possible by the coaching and supervision of Coach Olson. Those who took an active part on the field and secured l erths on class teams were: Francis Cirisez, Edna Mae Swan, Irma Drinen, Lucille Earll, Nina Drinen, Bertha Loose, Winefred Dun- ham, Enuna Norten, Casimira Kowalczvk, Mar- jorie Morris, Bernice Doolittle, Marian Blank- schein, Agnes Berger and Agnes Aldcrfer. In general the girls all lacked experience. Most of them were unfamiliar with the game. But by the time of the tournament they were well ac- quainted with the sport—well enough to give a clean and fast exhibition of how this popular girls sport should be played. heated: Mnn Drlncn. Bertha I oohc. Kneeling: Wlnofred Dunham. Lucille Karll. Kmmu Nor- ton. Cast mini Kowalczyk. Marlon Blnnkseheln, Marjorie Littleton, K«lnu Mae Swan. Standing: Bernice Doolittle, Jennie Donkin, Irma Drinen. Highly-two =S 3- rjl HK Girls’ Basket bull season of 25-’2(5 was begun in November. Coach 01- son, with the task of selecting a team for each class, decided to give every girl a chance to make her respective class squad. Not only was basketball taught in the coaching class, but time was given also in all gym classes. Coach Olson also gave her time after school to teach those who desired to have further knowledge of the game. By the Christmas holidays every girl in school had re- ceived an opportunity to show her sportsmanship and ability in the sport, those being the deciding factors in winning a berth on a class team. After a few weeks of post-holiday practice, the tournament was held in March. The tournament was won hv the Senior girls, who won every game by sweep- ing victories over the underclassmen. The winning Seniors were feted to a party held in their honor by the underclassmen in the gym. SENIOR TEAM—GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS. Bertha Loose. Frances CJrlsez. Eunice Classman, Lucille Kuril. Edna Mae Swan. Winefred Dun- ham. Irma Drlnen, Bernice Doolittle, Mildred Troy. Marjorie Shutter, Jennie Donkin (captain). Eighty-three JUNIOR TEAM. Agnes Berger. Doris Olson, HI I sc Hoeppner. Marjorie Littleton. Dorothy Weller. Louise Brown. Luna Barbra, Doris Jonas, .Marian Blunkschdn (captain), Kutlt Brust, Phyllis Weller. SOPHOMORE TEAM. Louise Loetz. Bertha Seifert, Marjorie Morris, Casimlra Kowalczyk. Pauline Puseli. Lucille Dring. Ksther FHcklnger, Maren Morrison. Mary K. Betties (captain). Martha Tallant. Joeva Porter. FRESHMAN TEAM. Irene Hastings. Dorothy Cummings. Mary Soharf. Agnes Ahlerfer. Vera Martin. Julia Cnutt, Jane Jack tcaptaln). Florence Beebes, Frances Thennis, Florence Glnther. ACTIVITIES m El-Pe. RALPH E. PETERING AGNES V. ANDERSON Managing Editor Faculty Advisor ''I KNKKOl’S support of the citizens of I.aPorte to whom this book is af- fectionately dedicated has inspired us to do our best. We are happy to offer the book to our students and friends as our very own, because high school talent only has been employed in its production. It is our pleasure to ack- nowledge the faithfulness of our sponsor, Miss Agnes . Anderson, and of Miss Hazel M. Brown, who have kindly assisted us in our labors. Eighty five rile Board of Control. Standing, loft to right: Francis Farghor. Frederick Treadway, Harold Decker. M. K. llydo (Sec.-Troas.), Amos Wesler, Coach Sowell Leitzman. Seated: Mao Seaman, l aurie Davis. Principal W. J. Ludlow. Agnes V. Anderson, l� eveda C. Doerhake. The Student Council. Standing: Edwin Clawson, Alhurtus Van Vaetor, Donald Wilhelm. Amos Wesler (Faculty Ad- visor). linndd Petering, Montgomery Shlek, Seated: Pearl Leonard. Sara Jane Taylor (Sec.). Bo Martin (Pres.). Elolse Bueltxingsloewcn (Vice-Pres.), Margaret Elshout. Klghty-seven Ili-Times. EXECUTIVE STATE CEOJtaK GRIKWAXK MAHCAUKT KI SHOl'T HAROLD DECKER ROBERT COKKKKN Editor-In-Chief New� Editor Business Manager Feature Editor rjp HE official organ of our high school is in flu second year of its infancy. As an infant it has made remarkable progress and compares very favor- ably with like publications in other schools. The aim “to instill more school spirit and co-operation among the students,” has been fully realized so that both faculty and students arc desirous that the paper shall be continued as a permanent feature of school life. EiKhty-oljtht Bottom: B. Ludwig. M. Shirk. H. Ham bo. E. Bucltzingsloewen. II Petering. .1. Bowman. C. Morse. M. Bair. M. Littleton. K. Grisez. Second: II. Luclisluger. C. Collins. I•. Drelner. M. or- «lung. M. Jack. L. Swift. J. Caudle, B. Cabanaw, P. Leonard. M. Line. L. Loetz. A. Svec. J. Line. Third: E. Steele. H. Wulsh. F. Fargher, E. Bortz. A. Van Vactor. M. Harper, I . L. Heeder. A. Vawter, A. Berger. D. Lewis, M. Shutter. M. Walker, J. Hum� . Circulation Manager Henry Luchsingor 1 Clayton Collins. Hex Ham bo Social Editor Mary Jack Athletic Editor (Boys) Assistant Hl-Y Reporter_______ Athletics (Girls) _ Music anti Drama _..Charles Morse ..Harold Petering -Francis Fargher Dorothy Drelner Alice Vawter Littleton Inquiring ucporter-----Margaret Jokes---------Louise Loots, Bolsar Ludwig Typist------------------------Albina Svec Assistants Marjorie Shutter, Mildred Walker nnd Mildred Bair. Faculty Advisers— Dovodn C. Dcerhake Inez E. Teague H. M. Andrew Klghty-nlnc Debate. S -ati‘ l: Marjorie Harper, Hobert Loring. Mina Dorothy Hoover, coach; Andenon. Standing: Charles Morse. Krret Cooper. Georg© Fohey, Donna A FFIRMATIVF team was composed of Charles Morse, captain; Donna An- derson and Hobert Loring. The negative team was composed of Errctt C ooper, captain: Marjorie Harper and George Fohev. LaPorte is a member of the North Central Debate League of Indiana. Be- cause of the large enrollment in the league this year, it was necessary to divide into sections determined by location. Michigan City, Hammond, Fast Chicago and LaPorte made up the western section and debates were held among these four schools. LaPorte’s record this year was not so brilliant as that of former years, but some very fine work was done by both teams. The affirmative team met defeat three times, the negative only once. The negative won decisions over both Michigan City and Fast Chicago. Frrett Cooper represented LaPorte in the County Discussion Contest held here. He won first place among the three contestants participating. In the District Discussion Contest, when he represented LaPorte County, he won third place, among eight contestants. The subject for both debate and discussion this year was: “Resolved: That the county unit system of rural school administration should be adopted in In- diana.” Ninety HI • Y CLUB Bottom: Monty Shick. Edwin Clawson. Juck Ochmke. George Griewunk, Lutrcllc Barnes. Fran- ci� Fargher. Bo Martin, LcKoy Pease. Wesley Llndewuld. Second: Alburtus Van Vac tor. Herbert Grendu. Ernest Chapman, Don Fisher. Lloyd Cummerford. Ranald Cumminas. Chester Kowal- cxyk. Hugh Blaney. Robert Jonas. Third: James Morse. James Tallant. Francis Steigely. Walter Erldh, Robert Russell. Fred Treadway. Homer Merrill. Robert Coflfeen. Aden Long. Walter Chro- baok. Top: Edwin Steele. Ray Ball. Henry Cloutier, George Krenzke, Norman Hubner. Robert Savage, Glenn Riley, Charles Weller. Joseph Clark. The III-Y Club and the Gill Reserves represent the student service organizations In high school. The purpose of the Hl-Y Is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and commun- ity high standards of Christian character, oihcers are Francis Fargher. pres.. Bo Martin, v. p.. George Grlewank, sec.. Ray Rail. mas., while the Reserve officers ure Marjorie Harper, pres.. Donna Anderson, v. p.. Lucille Earll. sec., and Marlon Blnnkschcln, treas, GIRL RESERVES Bottom: J. Gnatt. D. Lewis, D. Anderson. M. Carter. I1. I� eonnrd. L Barbra. M. Scharf. Sec- ond: M. Morrison. D. Oehmke, H. Wegner, M. Goff, A. Berger. Harriet Miller. D. Weller. M. ].It- tleton, L. Freyer. T. Blaney, II. Block. Third: M. Blnnkschcln. L. Kuril. F. Reuse. M. Harper. 1C. Kennu. L. Loetx, L. Ellis. L. Gring. M. Tallant. M. Harlow. 11. Jones. J. Taylor, l.yla Rrovolt. Miss Andrew, sponsor. Top: V. Bair. M. Betties. J. Jack. E. Fllcklnger, M. Duke, L. Brown. K. Miller. 1 . Pusch, V. Jahns, D. Jonas. M. Littleton. M. l orland. F. Fara. Ninety-one Music. MUSIC SPONSORS MKS. LOLA It VAW'TBR Musical Supervisor Orchestra MU. AMOS O. WESLEIt Hand, Boys’ Glee Club riano Ensemble THE HIGH SCHOOL HAM). The High School Hand has increased in membership and efficiency. Mr. Wes- ler’s competent direction and the pcrseverence of the hoys has made our band as good as any in the state. The boys gave a concert in the Auditorium May 10th. THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. The Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Vawter, has made remarkable progress. This year the orchestra has had many opportunities to play la-fore audiences in the Auditorium. This has done much to stimulate interest among tiie students. THE HOYS’ GLEE CLCH. The Hoys’ Glee Club, under the leadership of Mr. Wesler, has been able to do some excellent work. Because of the thorough training in the grades the quality of voices has liecomc much better. A goal of achievement has la-en reached in the successful rendition of four parti selections. A double quintet chosen by the process of elimination is a valuable part of this organization. THE (UHLS’ GLEE CLCH. The Girls' Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Vawter, is an organization which does fine work. They have always done four part work. Their achievement lies not so much in new organization as in the securing of finer tone qualities and more subtile interpretations of classic selections. PIANO ENSEMBLE. A newly organized piano ensemble class, under the supervision of Mr. Wcs- ler. has been doing fine work in group and accompaniment work. Nliu-ty-two Hand Cornets: Aden Long. Ralph Cast. Willard Byrne. Arlington Kt-pplln, Harland Granzow, Freder- ick Weldner. Bolsar Ludwig. Wilfred Harrow; clarinets: Harold Decker. Howard Droege. Albert Kheromnann. Wnlter Cross. Lawrence Pohnson, Jas. Brown. Frederick Griewank. George Bur- den: saxophone, Edgar Llndgren: altos: Maurice Ordung. .lack Swellzer. Devon Lnymon: l ari- tones: Raymond Ball. Weir Wlngett; trombones: Kenneth Handley. Foster Good. Harry Cross. Alfred Kessler. Ijiwrence Hssling. Evans Wilkinson; basses: Harold Hundley. Charles Conrad. Roger Ordung; drums: ltanald Cummings, Duane Duzan and Richard Nebelung. ()irhestra. Bottom: J. Legner. I.. Degner. D. Fuller. I.. Johnson. J. Palm. I.- Trost. H. Blankscheln: sec- ond: A. Herzog. W. Phillips. K. Flleklnger, L Brown. A. Vawter. F. Stelgely, K. Barnes. 0. McCurver. M. Shlck: third: Lola Vawter. director, R. Cummings. R. Cast. A. Long. li. Decker. A. Eherenmnnn. C. Ludlow. G. Burden; top: H. Wegner, M. Troy. R. Sherrlff. K. Becker. K. Handley. R. Mat . L. Collins. Ninety-three Bovs’ (ilee Club hirst Row «I oft to Right): R. Taylor. E. Clawson. E. Moneor. Director A. G. Wesler. H. Blnney, W. Lindewald.. Second Row: .1. Brown. I,. Gierke. II Stukart. T. Brown. C. Wolf. R. Jonas, K. Hubner, A. Carter. Third Row: .1. Bell, 12. Matheny. J. Hupp, 12. Milo, D. Guyer, R. Walsh. I . Swan. R. Cockerell. Ciiris’ Glee Club. Bottom Row: M. Harper, 12. Norton. I . Calkins. M. Une, S. Taylor. H. McCarthy, D. Olson. II Moo. Second Row: K. Cotlss. 12. Glassman. L. Snyder. 12. Kenna. V. Ball. S. Gustafson. 10. Jack. M. Magnuson. Top Row: 1.. 1‘ankowskl. T. Blarn-y. M. Thomas. 12. I'llckinger. 12. Johnson. X. Banker, M. Johnson. D. Dreiner. 12. Callison. O. Heal. A. Collins. Ninety-four Junior Amateur Musical. First How (Loft to Right� : V. Bundy. I . Calkins. H. Wegner. A Vawter, M. Line, L. Brown. S. Taylor, A. Bergor. M. K1 shout. Second How: H. Gustafson, L. Kuril. K. Brown. II. Morse, 1� . Olson. H. Moo, P. Vandewulker. H. Anderson. K. Norton. Third Row: T. Blaney. M. Thomas. K. Fllcklnger, P. Leonard, K. Sentmnn. J. Baer. C. McCarver. II. McCarty. M. Harper. C. Brown. Fourth Row: C. Ludlow. R. Cast, R. Cummings, J. Hupp, A. Long. II. Handley, M. Shlck. It. Ball. F. Stelgely. Ml'SIC MEMORY CONTEST. Our Music Memory team was composed of Alice Vawter, Doris Olson and (illstoff Schoff. As usual wc were represented at tlu Short ridge High School in Indianapolis, where the state contest was held. The team tied for fourth. BAND CONTEST. The High School Band, under the direction of Amos (1. YVcsler, won second place in the district music contest which was held at South Bend, May S. Other contestants were from Gary, South Bend, Elkhart, and Goshen, Gary placing first. LATIN CONTEST. The Latin students were fortunate in winning the district contest at South Bend, and in going to Bloomington to com| etc with other schools of the state. Vera Martin. Ethel Pease, and James Hupp had the honor of representing the school at Indianapolis, James Hupp placing third in his division. COMMERCIAL CONTEST. The State Commercial contest was held in Muneie, Friday, May 7. The shorthand team, composed of Marjorie Shutlcr, Marie Tolinan and Albina Svcc, won the bronze shield awarded to third place winner. Marjorie Shutter received a silver medal for placing second in individual record. The typing team of Marjorie Shutlcr, Alhina Svec and Frances Grisex failed to place. Ninety-five —s = m Society. ALTHOUGH there were very many activities in school to take up the students’ time, one may rest assured that the exercise of the “light fantas- tic toe” was not neglected, for four big school dances were held for the enjoy- ment of everyone. The first social affair held in school was the Mixer, that inimitable party where the Freshies hop gleefully in their taffetas and the Seniors glide grace- fully in their amused-in-spite-of-themselvcs looks. Berger’s Orchestra furnish- ed music for dancing and between dances each of the four classes entertained with a novel act. Next the Juniors attempted an entertainment and succeeded in presenting a very successful Thanksgiving Dance. The gym was decorated in a very tasty manner and a novel Charleston Contest was the feature of the program. Berg- er’s again furnished the “Sleepy Time Gals” and “Remembers.” The spring season was ushered in by a Spring Frolic in the gym which was attendet! by a happy crowd of dancers. Berger’s churned out the soothing melody, after a program of vaudeville stunts. As a fitting climax to all school-activities came the Prom, held at the Masonic Temple on May ‘28. The ballroom was a garden, beautifully decorated by the hard-working committees. After a wonderful banquet and a snappy program of toasts, the evening was spent in dancing to the melodious concoctions of Berger’s. THK Dramatic Season for 1925-1926 was an unusual season in the high at- tainments and wide variety of plays presented. The season opened on November 13, when “The Try sting Place” and “The Twig of Thorn,” coached by Miss Deerhake, were given as benefit plays for the Hi-Times. The second dramatic venture was the operetta, “The Pells of Beaujolais.” Mrs. Vawtcr, assisted by Miss Young, Miss Olson and Miss Dunlap, made the first operetta a huge success. The Juniors presented “Daddy-Long-Legs,” a four act comedy, to a large and appreciative audience. Ha cl M. Brown and ltuth M. Andrew co-operated in the production of the play. The last big event of the season was presented by the Seniors. “The Goose Hangs High,” is a modern drama in three acts. It marks the climax in dramatic achievement. The play was coached by Miss Deveda Deerhake. A new organization for which we have waited a long time, is the Dramatic Club, sponsored by Miss Pearl Young. This club has done much already toward discovering and developing talent bv giving numerous entertainments before the assembly in the auditorium. Ninety-seven “The Goose Hangs High’’—Senior Play. SENIOR class, in presenting this modern drama of family life, has the dis- tinction of being the first to plav to a full house and turn away a few late comers who could not he accommodated with seats. “The Goose Hangs High” is the most difficult play which has ever been at- tempted by any class in the I.aPorte High School, as well as its being the strongest in the moral lesson which it portrays. It is the most difficult because it is episodic rather than climactic, and emphasizes character study rather than action: and because the depth of emotion experienced by fathers and mothers who believe they have failed in the attempt to rear their children well, requires maturity which often results from such spiritual crises in the experiences of life. The moral of the play is unmistakable: that the children of today love their parents with the same fidelity and devotion as their grandfathers and grandmothers loved theirs, is evidenced by the fact that the children motivated by love, subordinated their personal interests to those of their parents when they became aware of the impending financial crisis. Miss Decrhakc was fortunate in having a group of talented and experienced people who did their parts as well as any other group could have done them and better than any other cast could be expected to have done them. THE CAST: Bernurd Ingalx-----------Ct-ow Grlewank Hugh Ingalx______________Robert Inuring f-unlce Inga Is------Josephine Bowman Ronald Murdoch __________ Harold Henna N... | Derby------------r ouglas Reeder Lola Ingnla � -■� •� =■ Loetz ,,!l ----------------BdwTn Clawson Bradley Ingate..........Ralph Petering Rhoda----------------Christina Hedstrom Dugmur Carroll_______________Mary Jack Mrs. Bradley----------------Mildred Bair Klllott Kimberly —Krrett Cooper Julia Murdock —„-----------Helen Henry Ninety-eight “Daddy Long Legs - Junior Play. MIS four act comedy presented hv the Junior Class under the direction of Miss Brown and Miss Andrew, was one of the most successful dramatic features that has ever been attempted. The large cast of twenty-one charac- ters, and the four interior settings required for its production made it a Hercu- lean task. The members of the cast, with two exceptions, were inexperienced in the histrionic art. They deserve honorable mention for their self-control and their interpretation of the various roles. Act I exposes the cruel treatment of the orphans in the .John Grier Home, where Judy has grown up. Act II reveals situations of humor and pathos relative to the college life of two girls who have had opportunities, and of Judy who has been cheated out of her chance to live. Act III provides for Judy’s summer vacation at the home of I.iz .ic Semple, in Connecticut. Lizzie is Mr. Jervis Pendleton’s old nurse. She reports that “Mr. Jervis is awful fond of fishing,” but Judy thinks he is a superlative lover. Act IV occurs in the home of Jervis where the unsuspecting Judy learns the truth concerning her “Daddy,” and knows that he loves her regardless of her obscure parentage. The romance culminates happily. Agnes Berger as Judy, and Howard Droege as Jervis Pendleton did not dis- appoint the appreciative audience. THE CAST: Julia Pendleton______Margaret Klshout Sal lie McBride _____Clarabelle Brown Mrs, Semple--------------Alice Vawter Carrie, a maid____________LoulBe Kills Orphans: Sadie Kate--------Pauline Vandewalker Gladiola . ..............Ruth Leusch I.oretta----------------Jeannetta Hahn Mamie .......—.......Corrlnno McIntyre Freddie Perkins----------Monty Shick Another Orphan__________________George Burden Mrs. Pendleton . Violet I .arson Ninety-nine All School Plays. THE Twig of Thorn (above) nn l The Tryst Ing Place (below) were the all-school Plays for the year. They were given November thirteenth, ns benefit plays for the Hi-Tlmes, our school paper. Both plays were coached by Miss Deerhake. The Twig of Thorn is a romantic Irish play in two acts. The action occurred in the year of the Great Famine. The leading roles were taken by Agnes Berger. Robert Lorlng and Ralph Petering. Other players were: Henrietta Miller, Imogen ' Helse, Har- old Decker. Margaret Elshout. Louise Loetz. Celestine McCarver, Marjorie Line. Henry Luchsinger, Charles Morse and Alburtus Van Vactor. The Trystlng Place is a clever farce in one act. Those taking part in the produc- tion were: Josephine Bowman. Kloise Bueltzingsloewen, Mildred Bair. George Griewank. Edwin Clawson, Douglas Reeder and Charles Morse. One hundred The Bells of Beaujolais’’ SKVKRAL Years have elapsed since the high school has given an operetta. The custom was revived this year and the Bovs’ Glee Club and the Girls’ Glee Club combined to give the charming operetta, “The Bells of Beaujolais,” by Adolphe Coerne. The action takes place on an imaginary island near the coast of Normandy. A spring festival is in progress when the story opens. The picturesque scene with the Norman costumes and cherry blossoms added to the effectiveness of the first act. The arrival of an American yachting party causes much excite- ment on the isuand. The Duke of the island along with his betrothed, the Countess Marie, plan a garden masquerade for the visitors, who are becoming charmed by some of the villagers. For the garden party, the chaperone and the two American girls change costumes with the Countess and tie two Norman girls. Complications arise, but in the end all ends happily. The singing, both of the principals and the chorus, was very fine. By the manner in which they sang they showed that they thoroughly enjoyed the music. . CAST OP CHARACTERS . Duke Augustus ____________Edwin Clawson Chicot, u wrestler ............—Hugh Blaney Countess Marie ______________Helen McCarty Chillis. Bonder's daughter...Murjorl.- Lint- Aunt Sarah__________________Thelma Blaney Bello, her friend______________Melon Moo John Bender____________________Huy Walsh Yvonne, a flower girt---suru JaneTuylor Larry’ ______________________Henry Stukurt Susetto, a candy girl---Laura Punkowskl Tony --................... ......CleO Wolf I'untlm-, maid of the Countess___________ Harkins. Bender's valet...Wesley Lindewald_____________________________Lillian Snyder Pierre, u juggler ...........Elmer Moncor The members of the Girls’ chorus were Virginia Ball. Naomi Banker, Doro- thy Calkins, Kthel Callison. Alice Collins, Lucy Collins, Frla Cotoss, Dorothy Dreiner, Ksther Flickingcr. F.uniee Glassman. Svca Gustafson. Marjorie Har- per, Olive Heal, Kdna Jackson, Kvelvn Johnson, Mildred Johnson, Klainc Kenna, Model 1c Magnuson, Krina Nelson, Kmma Norton, Marcia Thomas, Betty White. The members of the Boys’ chorus were F.lwood Hubner, Arnold Carter, James Brown. Dale Guver, Robert Greenmail, Forrest Thompson, Russel Tut- ior, Richard Cockrell, F.arl Matheny, James Hupp, Karl Milo, Howard Swan anti .Jack Sweitzer. One hundred one Seated: F. Jahns. M. Thomas, M. «air. Mins Young. sponsor. A. Berger. C. Hcdstrom. K. BuelUingatoeWen. 8. Taylor. Second Row: L. Collins. H. Miller. 1. Helse. R. Gerbrlck. K. Class- man. H. Henry. J. Bowman. A. Homann. V. Larson. Marie Lay. Third Row: M. Klsnout, M. Goff, C. McCarvor. M. LlttU-ton. V. Jahns. I . I. oimr l. K. Norton. C. So huff. II. Luchsinger. R. Peter- ing. Top Row: B. Clawson, C. Morse. M, Hickman. C. Crlewank. H. Decker. K. Cooper. L. Slocum. The Dramatic Club. r 11 HE first Dramatic Club in the history of L. 1 . II. S. made its appearance this year. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors were eligible to the club, pro- vided that applicants were passing in all academic subjects with a minimum av- erage of 80 per cent, and a minimum citizenship of 90 per cent. Membership was limited to forty. Edwin Clawson, president; Robert Coring, vice president; Henry Luchsinger, treasurer, and Margaret Elshout, secretary, piloted the club through the year. Many good plays were studied and presented before students. Other plays were presented to the public in the Auditorium and at the Masonic Temple. The majority of the programs were offered free but in spite of heavy royalties, the loyal support of the public enabled the club to finance all of its expenses and to reach the end of the year with a surplus to donate to the Board of Con- trol. The club was sponsored bv Pearl Young, who is in charge of the public speaking work. Miss Young feels confident that work in the club has developed the personalities of its members and has given them a greater knowledge con- cerning plays and their production. One hundred iwo FEATURE SEPT. 8—School starts. Squad of po- licemen laid ofr because school oc- cupies pupils' time. SEPT. 9—Pee-Wee Handley tells Miss Haviland that he is taking Latin, and much to his disgust, has drawn a new teacher, a certain Mrs. Russell. SEPT. 10—Powder-puffs given exercise when girls see new teacher. (!. E. W. SEPT. 11 —Miss Young conducts public- speaking exercises and as a result several wood-bees collapse. SEPT. 14—Tubby Clark scares Miss Deerhake Into submission by threat- ening to do the Charleston. SEPT. 15— New fellow from Emerson. Treadway, shows up well at football practice. SEPT. 16 -Coach Leitzman expresses his heart-felt regret that Douglas Lee Reeder did not turn out for football practice. SEPT. 17—This is------such a nice— sleepy —dozy— Indian summer—- day----that--------zzzzzzzz. SEPT. 18—Clothiers and cleaners get extra business when Harold Tanke and Jack Oehmke do greased pole act in quest of Hag and full view of school. P. S.—Seniors win. SEPT. 21 Imp Elshout expresses her de- sire for a Romeo. SEPT. 22—Shrmnp Fargher and Fred Treadway named kings of Senior and Juniordom, respectively. SEPT. 23—The McCorkel child hales his shoes with Oxford sacks. SEPT. 24—Harold Wegner and Virgil Ebert given permission to lead the infantry around the halls. SEPT. 25 Two kinds of eggs. Ernie Chapman's head and a real one have a reunion. Ernie doubts Mr. Be- a bout’s belief in equal pressure brought to bear . SEPT. 26—Central of Fort Wayne find out that we have a football team and also a minute man. SEPT. 28 -Parson CSriewank's worries begin with the first HI-TIMES. SEPT. 29 Harold Barr recites in Phys- ics. SEPT. 30 Mysterious stranger worrying Senior English Classes, name's Chau- cer. One hundred three 1st A Avi 7 s° OCT. 1 New battle takes place in the annals of world history, by our own infants with squash. George Gross and Kenneth Garwood lead the op- posing forces. OCT. 2 Elongated faces and sour dis- positions much in evidence. Atmos- pheric conditions blamed. OCT. 3 There was a football game with Garrett today. 'NufT said. OCT. 5—Junk Walsh tells Biology (Mass that the Jewish never kill their meat twice. OCT. 6 Great flurry evidenced among the gentler sex when Melvin Hick- man announces that he has no date for the Mixer. OCT. 7—The mothball-graves yield up their dead as the Freshie girls strut their patent-leather pumps in taffetta. Mixer great success. OCT. 8 -Bo Martin elected president of Student Council. Sara Taylor, secre- tary and Eloise Bueltzingsloewen vice-president—referee. OCT. 9—Visions of red flannel appear with first snow. OCT. 10 Big Johnnie Kyle shrinks with 14-7 speed ratio at football game. OCT. 12 Frisco Stelgely and Gee Loetz conduct Charleston Class in front of school. OCT. 13 Mr. Frantz is seen buying his annual inlay of false-faces and jack- o’-lanterns. OCT. 14 Jennie Donkin takes her place in the Poets' Hall of Fame. OCT. 15 Mammoth preparations in view for tomorrow's vacation. Haircuts, clean necks 'neverythlng. OCT. 19 -Scares numerous in school when first set of proofs from Senior pictures are distributed. OCT. 20 Monitors begin in balls wear- ing bored-looks and arm-bands. OCT. 21 Several teachers get very visi- ble thrill in singing. “Dear One. the World Is Waiting for the Sunrise. OCT. 22 State fireman tells us how bad we are. OCT. 23— Bertie” Homann joins the ranks of the reducers” and remains at school to avoid the temptations of the dinner table. OCT. 24 Flossie” Clawson and Helen McCarty join the nobility by being chosen for main operetta parts. OCT. 26 Oh! We forgot to tell that M. C. beat us Saturday. We didn't try to remember it, anyhow. OCT. 27 Tucky Loetz makes stage de- but. assisted by Mr. and Mrs. DeJen, magicians. OCT. 28—Etiquette rules run riot with several Hl-Y initiatees. OCT. 29 Dutch Krenzke suffers from not being able to talk to Canale. Ex- treme gloom on both sides of the question. OCT. 30 -Several mysterious local mur- ders attributed to the impending Ghost Walk. OCT. 31 Crown Pointers stage “foot-ball game . Joseph Clark wreaks ven- gence on S. Goldberg at Ghost Walk. One hundred four NOV. 2 Master-mind Benson gets Ids algebra. NOV. 3—The charms of a certain Beau arc getting Its CLAWS ON the affec- tions of a pretty wo man. NOV. 4 Erret Cooper and Charles Morse were named Debate captains. NOV. 5 Council members buy alarm clocks due to new rule of Council, requiring presence of members at 8:00 a. m. sharp. NOV. 6 School comes back to normal after visit of Principals yesterday. NOV. 9 Frog does mermaid act in Miss Seaman’s tank and wet tens miscel- lanies about the room and otherwise. NOV. 10 Inky and squad do Plymouth dirt on their mud with 7-0 score. NOV. 11 We think that vest-pocket edi- tion of Presides are entering when Riley and Park scholars practice here. NOV. 12 Albert Stump. Indianapolis at- torney gives fine talk before audi- torium. NOV. 13 Great writhing of feminine hearts when Millie Bair and Eddie Clawson do love scene in plays for Hi-Times benefit. NOV. 16—Roger McCorkel gets diploma for Indiplomacy in school-behavior. r.OV. 17 Juniors given privilege of w inning basketball tournament through the temporary kindness of the Seniors. NOV. 18 Charles Brandon Booth wins over student-body by telling how he lost football game t?). NOV. 19 We found out today that we knew nothing. NOV. 20 Joseph Merle Clark. Clarnbelle Brown, Dorothy Barnes, Ruth Hart- man and Gustoff Schoff go on diet In view of an approaching holiday. NOV. 21 American Legion given the best poppy day for a long time, due to Senior girls. NOV. 23 Junior Thanksgiving dance is thrown. Hits floor with a swell time. NOV. 24 We have school this afternoon, tonight. Goody, goody! NOV. 25 We always knew that Harold Decker made a better floor than a window but he makes an equally good curtain. NOV. 26 Doctors have rushing business today due to downfall of turkey. NOV. 27 Spark” Oehmke. “Sewer Tanke. Dude” Reeder. “Doc Dra- Goo. and Wes Llndewald try to play tank. NOV. 30 Glen Lovewell Riley, Junior III attends the LaPorte Theatre alone. One hundred five DEC. 1 John Walker stays awake to- day in study hall. DEC. 2 Seniors knock ’em cold with a REAL pwogwam, just short enough to not take the whole hour, and long enough to take the twenty-minute period. DEC. 3—More freaks appear that makes 601 now. Julia Gnatt tells us in French that she walks with only one leg. DEC. 4—Red Hot Inky sinks seven bas- kets and we go wild and trim East Chicago. 35-30. DEC. 5—We have a surprise along with Kendallvllle. DEC. 7 Fritz Sonneborn does land of- fice business, signing report cards at .05 cents a letter. DEC. 8—Seniors meet and decide to put over second lyceum course. DEC. 9 —Hubner is named next football captain. Rah for Snoopie! DEC. 10—Harold Wegner does some ef- fective advertising for dates. Cottie Tailant and Rose Whitestine apply. DEC. 11 Hells of Heaujolais and Hells of Mishawaka victory ring out for La Porte. DEC. 12—43-36 and Valpo does a swan- song. DEC. 14 Millie Bair refuses to speak to us. and we die. DEC. 15—David Mack gets his locker open today without profanity. DEC. 16 Bob Loring and Sis Berger do clever stunt In fond memory of Rob- inson Crusoe today. DEC. 17 Entire school divided, boys counting pennies and girls hinting. DEC. 18—Gee! Emerson can play if necessary. DEC. 19—Chapman ami Ward get their hands on a furnace and beat the Alumni 40-37. The rest of the team helps, of course. DEC. 21 Backs and visions of Mussolini memorial noticed when Hi-Yers don their new duds. DEC. 22—Clem is absent today and school lets out for the afternoon. DEC. 23—Slicers play Santa Claus and give Warsaw a walloping and then stay out all night. The brake broke. One hundred six JAN. 4-Sleeping and memories very much In vogue today. JAN. 5 John Walker takes up he manning” from now on. Nobody is killed today, but Hubner. Weller and Barnes are threatened. JAN. 6 Junior rings, making almost as big a hit as did last year's, are in- troduced on the thumbs of the Soph- omores and Freshmen. JAN. 7 Flaming youths (feminine) do their dirt in red sweaters. JAN. 8—We push a metamorphosis along and picture “Polliwog Polll- zotto of Gary a fish. Score was 31-25. JAN. 9 Slicers get into first place in Northern Indiana Big Ten race by beating Garrett 38-47 while Froebel beats Emerson. JAN. 10 Neophytes given second degree by Hi-Yers. JAN. 11 We liars haven't figured but these figures have lied: 350 Orange and Black fans are going to South Bend on 300 tickets. JAN. 12 Kenneth Garwood gets colle- giate and a pair of hard heels. JAN. 13 Flapjacks, milk, syrup and sau- sage go down a long, long trail for the B. B. team. JAN. 14—Kudora Brown and Herb Duker declare a future merger. JAN.15 Slicers play like state champs and swamp South Bend 34-49. JAN. 16—Orange and Black holds Mr. Reeves to 8 baskets. JAN. 18— Mr. Ault doesn't tell us any jokes today. JAN. 19 Roy Johnson is caught saying •‘Hello to a girl. JAN. 20 Bob Loring aspires to play Ro- meo. JAN. 21 Much handkerchief and salt water evidenced at departure of Sen- iors (because more of them aren't leaving). JAN. 22 M. C. Red Devils get pneu- monia when the Slicers freeze them out with 47-21 inches of snow. JAN. 23 Elkhart gets smart and the low end of a 46-26 score. And that's the kind of guys we are! JAN. 25 We turn Into the home stretch of our school life. Aren’t these Freshies just TOO cute? JAN. 26—Fat Clark offers to give away some cake at Hi-Y luncheon today. JAN. 27—Spark Oehmke suddenly be- comes aware that his hair is mussed. These girls! JAN. 28 Fightin' Bob has fine lunch today; miscellaneous pants, shoes and socks. JAN. 29—Plymouth gets a surprise—so do we—alas! It should have been! J41V21 One hundred seven =-s Month of FtBRDRAEI im FEB. 1—Duke Treadway recites in Chemistry. FEB. 2 Teachers are busy at work choosing studes for their private study halls. FEB. 3—Don’t breathe a word about it to anybody, but it is reported that I). C. D. scratched A. V. A. in the neck over Orville Richter due to the above. FEB. 4—Ain't Marj. Harper lucky? Douglas Lee Reeder sez she’s his girl. Some girls have all tin luck. Mar- jorie is not one of them. FEB. 5 Mishawaka is re-walloped with a 35-4� tune. FEB. 6—Inky gets mad at Goshen and seven baskets. FEB. 8—The respective editors keep their peace. FEB. 9— Mr. Shortemeier issues invita- tions for a State Champ Banquet. FEB. 10—Varsity devours waffles while Proshies and Hamlet eat together. FEB. 11 Paul Rohrer really gets out of his seat to recite in Chemistry but that's all. FEB. 12 Walt 'till the Tourney. Roches- ter. FEB. 15 Mr. Frantz tells us that we are living in a big aquarium. No insin- uations of course. FEB. 16 A1 Pease and Weir Wingett de- clare war. Poor Al! To be called a murderer. FEB. 17 We learn in French that green peas and young girls are always ex- ceptions. The latter is true In any tongue. FEB. 18 Meg Harlow. Soap Gring. Mar- ty Tallant and Gee Loetz distribute toothpicks to our merchants . FEB. 19—South Bend plays Button, button” with State champs. FEB. 22 George wasn’t such a bad fel- ler. FEB. 23 Ray Ball gets to physical train- ing on time—Leitzman doesn’t teach the class. FEB. 24 Errett Cooper and Edwin Clawson won't go to heaven they told stories in Assembly today. FEB. 25—Howard Parker shaves today. FEB. 26 Fire-extinguisher misplaced so Red Devils win. FEB. 27 Slicers have spirit but no points. Valpo. the gentleman's name. One hundred eight Month o£ MARCH 1926 ■flvolo u £ a ■JjCA 9M« A MARCH 1 A March wind a March rain and a March day. What a nice little Iambic ought to he trotting out at the end of the month. MARCH 2 Slicers begin their pow wow for Michigan City. Jiggers. “Red Devils ’cause the Slicers are on their way. MARCH 3 Taffy Swartz doesn't kill anyone today. MARCH 4 Kurt (leisler plays stellar game of basketball today, putting his hands in his pockets only five times. MARCH 5 -Sectional Tourney. “Appuls, shuing gumb. candeeun peenuds. MARCH 6 -The same old story. M. (’. bows with a 25-21 score. MARCH 8 This day Is made history! A. (J. W. does not make his Kco- monies class recite. MARCH 9—Boh Ooffeen decides to be a bachelor—if he can. MA8CH 10 Slicers Journey over to No- tre Dame to become accustomed to the dinky shack”. MARCH 11 Marcia Thomas feigns sane- ness but says that there’s method in her madness”. MARCH 12—Large sale of Orange and Black muslin in Indianapolis to re- welcome Slicers. MARCH 14 Krnie Chapman hobbles a mean Charleston and gets first prize. MARCH 15—Dutch Krenzke combs his hair. Senior cast announced. MARCH 16 (Jus Yolinek decides that something's wrong as his bicycle wasn't stolen today. MARCH 17 Marie Tolman visits her third hour class second hour anti buys a new wrist watch. MARCH 18 That was a fatal day we lost to l ogansport. MARCH 19—We drown our sorrows in eats, drinks, etc., all except Rosie Merrill -Soapie Gring wouldn't like it. MARCH 21 -School and sleep recontinue. MARCH 22 Orange and Black wrestlers strangle Michigan City. MARCH 23 The frock of peace L evi- dently a Taylored frock with Martin fur collar and cuffs. MARCH 24 Chet K. makes up for time lost In training with dates and O. Henry. MARCH 25 Juniors score triumph in Daddy Long-Legs. MARCH 28 Weir Wingett and wrestlers lose at Bloomington. MARCH 29 Bueltzingsloewen anti Row- ley start Algebra-getting corporation. MARCH 30 That lion that came in March 1st. told a lie. One hundred nine Month oP APRIL 1926 APRIL 1 Then ain't gonna be no skule tomorrow and this ain’t April Fuul, either. APRIL 6 -Ditto all the days before this (if you know what we mean). APRIL 7 “And wh«.n I woke up in the morning there were three little egg- lets waiting for me! APRIL 8 The Presides attempt to en- tertain us. Harold Wegner moves a piano. APRIL 9 Bee Nelson thrills these Frosh by getting gushy over the ••peaches” used in Turn to the Right”. APRIL 10 Herb Duker proves that he is the original optimist by coming to the Senior dance on crutches. APRIL 13 Tom Boyd does the ape ami cootie act at the “Y”. Wayne Kemp feels his throne tottering. APRIL 14—Fred Treadway comes to school with 13 girls. The lilies of the field. APRIL 15—We tie S. B. around their bats, 1-1. APRIL 16—Chuck .Morse Isn't injured in rush for Goose Hangs High tickets. APRIL 17—Alice Collins snubs Joe Bow- man. APRIL 18—Inky Pease. Incorporated track team beats Plymouth 55-44. APRIL 20—Miss Teague: Where do you get X and Y in that problem? Henry Buchsinger: Prom the alphabet. APRIL 21—John Walker decides that it is too cold to drown himself in any place but the bath tub. APRIL 22—Kassie K. becomes a Duchess. APRIL 23 Bob Boring should get a rub- ber ball, he does so love to play jacks”. Walkerton has a nice team. APRIL 24—One and a half points the song, Klkhart and Mishawaka the accompaniment. APRIL 26 -There's mystery In the at- mosphere—Bob Coffeen had a date last night. APRIL 27—Kill us while we're happy and have Monty play while we’re buried with sandwiches, chocolate milk, and Eskimo pies. APRIL 28—Our weaker sex puts on the dog--------collars. APRIL 29—Mary Helen Pargher does not smile. Something's wrong. APRIL 30—Seniors put over the best play ever given in H. S. One hundred ten IWU of Nifty a JU L 1926 rtcod- wor . j MAY 1 -Michigan City wins in track So long, we're drowning ourselves in the Y jx)ol. MAY 3 It is being said that there are definite plans on foot to prevent giv- ing “What Price Glory for next year's Senior play. MAY 4—Plymouth, Baseball, 1211. And there’s the three layers to the cake of Victory. MAY 5 Mr. Sonneborn with an edu- cated Wictroler challenges Mr. Wes- ler's band. MAY 6—Jo Bowman and Dorothy Barnes engage in free for all in li- brary. MAY 7 South Bend-La Porte, but you know the rest. MAY 9—Playland Park scene of runs and ruins. MAY 10—The band debuts. Not so bad. MAY 11 If a savage likes a freyer. kenna beautnan read the Herald- Argus? MAY 12 Pour fellows with a “Mahmon from Johns Hopkins University visit us. MAY 13—Fat Clark tells us he doesn't like to eat— spoils the appetite he says. MAY 14--Zeezee Thomas has a hard time trying to decide whether to be fa- mous or married. MAY 17 We are beginning to think that Eudora Brown and Herbert Duker have a case. MAY 18 Tom Boyd and other children turn into Mexicans. MAY 19 Anybody know any good card tricks? MAY 20 If anything had happened to- day we would have told you. MAY 21 Bee Brown is caught powder- ing her nose. MAY 24 Jack Line and Mr. Simons brought up before W. G. L. for raz- zing assemblies. MAY 25 Dot Lewis and France Jahns caught fighting over Frisco Stelgely. Dot lost. So she had a date with him. MAY 26—Florists busy for day after to- morrow. MAY 27 Oi! Yoi! Faces washed 'n ev- erything. MAY 28 PRO M. Wonderful! MAY 29 -Poppy Day. Everybody blooms. MAY 31 Jo Bowman and Harold Kenna have their hands operated on for cal- louses. JUNE 1 No marriages reported as yet. JUNE 2 -Lettermen's Banquet, Keen and Klassy or classy and ceen. what- ever spelling you prefer. JUNE 3 Dot Dreiner cleans up Hl- Tlmes room. JUNE 4—Senior Day. Goodbye every- body! JUNE 7-10—Nothing happens--Seniors are gone. JUNE 11—No more pencils, no more books; No more teachers' sassy looks. Ain't it a grand and glorious feeling? One hundred eleven One hundred fourteen Offer hundred- tlfteen One hundred sixteen On«j hundred «■ventwn =£ r Jle: “Arc you fond of autos?” She: “Am I? You should sec the truck I ate for lunch.” Hose: I’ve fixed Dot so she will answer my letter at once. Mary: How did you do it? Rose: I wrote her a lot of gossip and forgot to send the middle pages. He (at the movies) : Can you see all right? She: Yes. He: Is there a draught on you? She: No. He: Is your seat comfortable? She: Yes. He: Well, will you change places with me? How was Vera dressed at the dance last night? I forgot, but I do remember that her dress was checked. Sav, what kind of a dance was that? Dear Dr. Spoof: I would not confess this to anyone but you, but I have a dimple that must Ik removed, as the girls will not let me alone. What can I do? (signed) Carl Kewpi. Dear Kewpi: Wear vour gum there. Nina: Was Longfellow a funny poet? Winnie: Sure, didn't he make Minnehaha? (lert : Why does a stork stand on one leg? Frit : I'll bite: why does he? Gert : If he’d lift the other foot he’d fall down. Glenn R.: Going to have dinner anywhere tonight? Krla Cotess (eagerly): Why. no, what makes you ask that? Glenn R.: My, you’ll be awfully hungry in the morning. One hundred eighteen £gi Alberta: My, but you’re dumb. Why don't you get an encyclopedia? Jack: The pedals hurt my feet. Howie Abrams: This match won’t light. George 1).: Washa mnddn wid it? Howie: I dunno—it lit all right a minnit ago. Fred T. (in laboratory) : Somebody’s gas is getting away. Ernie C.: Aw, shut your mouth. Eudora: Herb, this house has no bath in it. Herb: That’s all right; we only rented it for one year. Freshie: Oh, look at that funny man, mother; he’s sitting on the sidewalk talking to a banana peel. Ho (speaking of basketball): Chet is going to be our l cst man soon. Sara: Oh, this is so sudden. Athletic Inky: Mother, babv has swallowed one of mv letters. Mother: Oh. well, mush is good for children. Exit Inky. Mnrj.: The doctor said I must throw up everything and take a sea voyage. Marie: Got the cart before the horse, didn’t he? 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