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

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1929 volume:

7 (d 5 g 31ir Effi-fE 1929 Kitmqu|£ i|6uj ssiq p .uniui 3q qaijsijqn aum|a£ i]ini 6ee t - - H - zt m r Jfttmmtrti '■pm: iiaim'v i: i: ts and associations of the past year are gone; but the recollec- tion of this happiness anti the memories of the four years of high school may be pre- served. To preserve the memory of these happy years we have published the 1929 El-Pe. And if in it we have expressed our appreciation to the faculty; if through it we may be better able to cherish the friend- ships of our school days; if by it we have helped to form a link of good-feeling be- tween the classes—then the El-Pc will have served its purpose and we may consider our time and our work on it well spent. Editor in Chief Lawrence Folk Associate Editors Mildred Phillips Ethel Pease Harold Wegner Activities Donald Wilhelm Jane Jack Art Julie Taylor Regina Abele Snapshots Lester Gicrkey Lois Swift Girls’ Athletics—Mary k. Betties Calendar Earl Ramp Helen Taylor J i n ior Representative Doris Dunham Sop ii om or i: R e prese n tat i ve Gertrude Mahler Fresh man Representative Burr Hupp r patrime THE ADVANCE-RUMELY COMPANY M ETA I. DOOR TRIM COMPANY U. S. SLICING MACHINE COMPANY LAPORTE WOOLEN MILLS A. P. ANDREW JR. SON FIRST NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY LA PORTE SAVINGS BANK AND LAPORTE LOAN TRUST COMPANY ISEI.MAN’S DAIRY INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY DR. R. B. JONES LAPORTE SASH DOOR COMPANY SERVICE PRINTING COMPANY E. C. LUEDTKE PHARMACY LAPORTE FOUNDRY COMPANY E. E. EBBERT PEASE STUDIO KOCH STUDIO INDIANA MOULDING FRAME COMPANY LAPORTE LUMBER COAL COMPANY LAPORTE TELEPHONE COMPANY MBINKE SONS MOORE RICHTER LUMBER COMPANY LAPORTE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY DROEGE B LA N K SC II El N TAYLOR TAYLOR. INSURANCE SMITH. REJ3S SMITH OSBORN OSBORN OVE GNATT COMPANY BASTIA N - MOR LEY COM PA N Y flatui ns PEOPLE'S TRUST SAVINGS BANK DR. II. H. MARTIN I .A PORTE PRINTING COMPANY LOWS BROTHERS’ CLOTHING STORE LEVINE S BOSTON STORE KKEIDLER CLOTHING COMPANY DR. ROBERT WILCOX MR. EMMET SCOTT CHASE STUDIO RED CROSS PHARMACY BORLAND McGILL TIBMA’S BAKERY DAVIDSON BAUER AMERICAN LA UNDRY HARROW. ROWLEY SHIELDS NEHI BEVERAGE COMPANY I.APORTE BOOK SUPPLY COMPANY LAPORTE THEATRE COMPANY HARTWELL BOOK SHOP DECKER BROTHERS’ HARDWARE COMPANY PETERSONS HARDWARE COMPANY DR. W. W. ROSS DR. J. M. SIEGEL DR. E. J. KREJCI A. L. SAGE KANDILAND KABER'S FLORAL COMPANY FRANK WURSTER DUSSAN 1IEI.T THE .1ERROLD COMPANY 31 n iUcnumam Donald Ganier Dec. 2, 1911 June 29, 1928 Aftmimatnitunt w '- !•:. It. WICTHFKOW Superintendent Hr :cas my friend. faithful and just to vie: Fourteen JOHN M. FHKNCI! Principal His worth is warrant for his welcome” Fifteen J r TOP ROW R. M. Andrew. English. Mathematics: E. jjsMV;dk-r. Commercial Arithmetic. History; F. Jones. History: D. Hoover. English. vPs SECOND ROW S. H. i.eitzmar.. Coach: It. Moffett. ml Studies: E. Thompson. History; A. Krider. English. Mathematics. y THIRD ROW Mrs. Yawter. Music: L. Davis. History: E. Cromwell. Mechanical Drawing: P. Young. English. Public Speaking. liOTTOM ROW—M. A. Seaman. Biology; R. Walk Mathematics. .v G. Ault. Botany Sixteen ROW—c. Abbott. Hoad of Co-operative Dep t.: A. V. Anderson. I.atln, Dean of Girls: D. C. Door- hake. English: F. Albert. Music. . , ,, SECOND HOW .Mrs. Russell. Latin: G. Frantz. Chemistry. Mathematics; M. Johnson. Homo Econom- ics; E. Olson. Physical Director. _ ■ ■■■ THIRD ROW M. I-;. Hyde. Woodwork: I. Ruck. Commercial: R. Henry. French: R. Dunlap. Art. BOTTOM ROW F. Studebaker. Home Economics; it. Huddleston. Commercial; K. I . Rcaimut. Physics. Mathematics: S. P. Soars. Mathematics. Seventeen BOARD OF EDUCATION A. J. Miller C. V. Shields President Secretary Eighteen seniors Harold Weyriior !. ■( Fredrickson William Dmitnis Fred Weidner j'resident Vice-President Secretary Treasurer CLASS HISTORY One fine September clay of 1925, a greup of boys and girls gathered at the air-port Freshman, one of the four ports of the High School Company, for a long flight. Our pilot, Harold W’cgncr, with his assistants, Paul LcRcschc and Ethel Pease, piloted us on the peaceful tour of our first year. W e finally came to the air-port of the Sophomores where we changed aeroplanes for another tour of a year. Phis time, John Hart, assisted by Alfred Pease and John Shrock, conducted us safely through another year. When we disembarked at the Junior port, we found a much larger aeroplane ready to carry us. As we planned for much greater flights and high altitudes, we also enlarged our pilot staff, this time taking 'Pom Boyd. A1 Pease, Bill Dmitras, and Harold Wegner as our pilots. While at Junior port, we decided to entertain the members of the other crews with a Thanksgiving Dance. We wished especially to entertain the Senior group whose plane had been our guide through our course, so we staged the Prom for them, which they enjoyed greatly. Thinking that we owed much, not only to our High School, but also to the City of La Porte, we presented our play, The Cinderella Man.” Then with our debts fulfilled we entered our plane and soared high in the altitudes of scholarship and athletics. It was with a feeling of regret that we left this plane for even a still larger one at Senior port. However, when we beheld our Senior plane decked with a royal blue and a glittering gold, we could scarcely suppress our enthusiasm to be off on a still great- er flight. Harold Wegner, having proved to be a wise pilot from Freshman to Sopho- more port, we chose for our chief pilot: this time Lee Fredrickson, Bill Dmitras, and Fred Weidner assisted him. Our last play having been successful, we decided to give one more final play entitled “The Truth About Blayds.” While at Senior port we were royally entertained by the Junior crew at their Prom. Then we boarded our plane. While soaring high, high up into the altitudes of knowledge and wisdom, with the help and encouragement of our teachers we published our annual which we present to the underclassmen of L. P. II. S. as an everlasting memorial of our achievements while on our four tours. Now we are approaching the port of Graduation. With what mingled feelings of sorrow and enthusiasm are we awaiting our landing! When we reach this port we will each be granted a diploma which will license us to guide our own planes. It is hoped all of us may be able to glide safely through the hazes and fogs of life to higher realms of greater service which we will be able to conquer. Twenty-two ERA MAR LIN. SENIOR HONOR ROLL Jeannette Caudle Vera Martin Pauline Burkert SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION Merlyn Compton Charles Kngstroin Stanley Goluch Jane Jack Florence Krueger Klalne Kenna Marie Sullivan Helen Taylor Julia Taylor Harold Wegner Donald Wilhelm Arthur Drelner Bernice Cahanaw l.oulse Wood Helen Jones Twenty-three ('HALMKit Al’STIN A youth who eVr will light his way. Ilamilton High School 1-2 L. P. II. S. 3-4 Football 3-1 Track 2 Baseball 4 MILDRED SMELTER Quiet as a mouse, but more Industrious. Glee Club 1 “Gypsy Hover” .2 CI.KMKXS LCKBKER ;-Tlu- true knight of learning, the world holds him dear. freshman Program 1 Mixer Program 2 VLVVHNT I.l'HH Ith the ability to stir up a tempest in tea pot.” P. II. S. 1-2-3-4 JONES “A merry heart maketh a cheerful coun- tenance. Glee Club 2 Girl Reserves 1-2-3-1. Treasurer 4 Prom Committee 3 Property Committee, The Cinderella .Man 3 Chairman Property Committee. Truth About Blayds I LAWRENCE FOLK Whenever 1 have anything to say. I say it. Orchestra 1 Concert Glee Club 3-4 Glee Club 3-4 • Tile Maid and the Middy 3 I.dawn In 4 Editor-In-Chief El-Pe 4 Program Committee 3 111 - V 3 Decoration Committee 4 Rl-TH MATSS If she could only bake biscuits as she can play the piano. Freshman Program 1 Orchestra 1 Junior Program 3 Refreshment Committee. Mixer 4 Glee Club 4 Junior Prom Program 3 Publicity Committee, Senior Play 4 SOPHIE PASKIEWICZ Sober, steadfast and demure. L. P. 11. S. 1-2-3-1 Twenty-four JOHN SHROCK When In doubt what to do—don't do It. El-Po 1-2 II (‘■Times 1-2 •The Cinderella Man 3 Treasurer 2 Sophomore Play 2 MARIK SCI.LI VAN MII.DKKI) PHILLIPS •This lass so neat, with smile so sweet has won our right good will.” South Bend II. S. 1-2 L. P. II. S. 3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Hockey 3-4 The Gypsy Trail 4 Class Color Committee 3 King Committee 3 Property Committee, The Ilia yds 4 “The Maid and the Middy 3 Girl Reserves 1-2-3-4. Secretary 3. dent I Associate Editor Bl-Pe 4 Mixer Committee I Will and Prophecy Committee 4 ALFRED PEASE •Eat. drink, and Is merry, for you may have fallen arches. Interclass Sports 1 -2-3-4 Reserve Basketball 1-2-3 Football 3-4. Captain 4 Vice-President 2 Secretary 3 Hi-Y 2-3. Vice-President 3 Prom Committee 3 GENE HAMILTON I have a smattering of everything and a knowledge of nothing. Football 3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Baseball 3-1 Interclass Sports 1 -2-3-4 HI-Y 2-3 Rl'TH HACKER Meek she was. and docile as a dove.” Glee Club 2-3 Girl Reserves I STANLEY GOLDBERG AIBRFY HASTINGS What he may be. who knows? If they were all as quiet as she. what a heaven the assembly would be.” Freshman Program 1 Girl Reserves I I grew Intoxicated with my own quence. Interclass Sports 1-2-3-4 The Gypsy Rover 2 Debate 2 Entertainment Committee 2 Junior Amateur Musical 2 Reserve Basketball 3 The Cinderella Man 3 Senior Announcement Committee 4 Senior Program Committee I Glee Club 2 elo- Freshman Basketball 1 Football 4 Basket ball 3 Freshman Football 1 Twenty-five £L - 'Xj'xsX .El.A CARROLL “Kind hearts are more than coronets.” “The Gypsy Rover” 2 Junior Amateur Musical 2 Basketball 2-8-1 Hockey 2-3-1 «•I.A RENTE STRESS “A good straight chap is requisite enough.' I.. P. H. S. 1 -2-8-4 j NORMAN DUKE No man but himself can be his parallel.' Prom Committee 3 Ring Committee 3 HI-Y. 3 1 iiL.-reiass Track 2-8-4 L Junior Tlianksgivlng Dance Committee 'j lTrack 3-4 r WH.I.IAM DMITRAS As a man thinks, so he is.” Reserve Basketball 2 Baseball 2-3-4 Varsity Basketball 3-4. Captain 4 Track 3-4 Interclass Sports 2-3-4 Vice-President 3 Secretary 4 Ring Committee 3 Decoration Committee 8-4 Program Committee 4 JOHN CODDINGTON ‘I have a past unsighed for and a fu- ture sure.” I.. P. II. S. 1 -2-3-4 KATHRYN BARNES JEANNETTE CAUDLE Modest and true In all she does.” Glee Club 1-2 The Gypsy Rover” 2 Ill-Times 1-2 Executive Committee. The Cinderella Man 3 Girl Reserves 4 Chairman Stage Committee. “The Truth About Bln yds” 4 HAROLD FINTON lie seeks not just the fact, but the why- fore and the wherefore. L. P. 11. S. 1-2-8-I For she was just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Orchestra 1 Glee Club 2 Basketball 1-2-3-1 Junior Amateur Musical 1-2 The Gypsy Rover 2 Student Council 2 i Twenty-six BERNARD BPRGAN imturo and good sense must ever Join. I.. P. II. S. 1-2-3-I KTIIHI. l’EASE She's just a woman, bless her heart— What she will, she will. Secretary-Treasurer 1 G'ee Club 1 Three Springs 1 I.«tin Contest 1-3 Dramatic Club 2 Girls' Organization 1-3 King Committee 3 Color Committee 3 chairman Program Committee. Prom 3 Executive Committee Cinderella Man 3 Associate Kditor El-Pe 1 Property Committee. The Truth About Itlayds I Girl Reserves 2-3-1. Vice-President I l ecorntlon Committee, Thanksgiving Dance 3 Mixer Committee I Spring Dance Committee -I TOM BOYD I .I'lS TROST My Idea of an agreeable person Is one that agrees with me. Orchestra 1-2-3 I.KOI.A EBRD For she is neat, and she is sweet. And at the typewriter can't be beat. I.. P. II. S. 1 -2-3-4 HAROLD WEGNER High, erected thoughts, seated in a heart of courtesy.” President 1-4 Treasurer 3 Varsity Basketball 2-3-1. Captain 2 Freshman Basketball I El-Pe 3-4. Associate I’M I tor 4 Interclass Sports 1-2-3-1 Mixer Program 1 Prom Committee 3 lll-Y 2-3. Treasurer 3 Varsity Football 3-4 Track I Tennis 4 Hoard of Control 4 Committee. Three Wise Fools 3 FLORENCE KRPEGER One of the quietest maidens in school. I .a tin Contest 1 III'R N 11FNDERSON Impossible is a word I never s Glee Club 2 W. II. II. S. 2 Interclass Basketball 2 F. A. A. 2 Debate 3-4 The Truth About Blayds” 4 'ommereial Contest 4 Oratorical Contest 4 Twenty ■ seven ) WALTER FRXDH iP I envy no man that knows more than I I pity him that knows less. Baseball 1 Interclass Baseball 1 Football 3 Interclass Indoor I Ml-Y 2-3 ETHEL BROOKS Active natures are rarely melancholy. Coaching 2-3-4 Basketball 2 Hockey 2-4 Stage Committee, The Truth About Blayds I MERLYN COMPTON He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable. Springfield II. S. 1 Interclass Baseball 2 Wrestling 3-4 Decoration Committee I FRED WEIDNKR “The man who blushes Is not quite a brute. Band 1-2 Football Scrubs 1-2 Track 1-2-3-4 Interclass Sports 1 -2-3-4 Wrestling 2 Football 3-4 Basketball B’s 3 Decorating Committee 3 Prom Committee 4 Mixer Committee 4 Treasurer 4 I.otus Flowers” 4 KI ) VINN A T11A TCI I Kit 'Twas natural for her to please. Junior Amateur Musical 2-3 Refreshment Committee. Prom 3 Executive Committee. The Cinderella Man 3 Girl Reserves 2-3-4 Stage Committee. The Truth About Blayds 4 CECIL LAMBERT— He will have red hair till he dyes. L. P. II. S. 1-2-3-4 JACK SWEITZER Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat. Band 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2 Track 3 Interclass Track 3 III-Y 3 Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3 Mixer Committee I Bells of Beaujolais 1 VERA BAYS All she does she does well. L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 MILO GLASSMAN Mon may come and men may go. but I go on forever. Glee Club 1-2 Interclass Football 1 Student Council 2 Football 3-4 Red Cross Council 3-4 Interelass Hast ball 2 THELMA BASSETT Speech is great, but silence Is greater.” South Bend II. S. 1-2-3 L. 1� . II. S. 4 Interclass Swimming 2-3 Interclass Volleyball 1 Orchestra 2-3 VICTOR BELL I can resist anything but temptation. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Interclass Sports 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-1 Track 3-4 ALFRED KESSLER Though this may be play to you 'tls death to me.” L. I� . II. S. 1-2-3-4 M Y RTI.E A NI ERSON Gentle Is she and of good Intent. L. I� . II. S. 1-2-3-4 JOHN V A N DEWALK FR A heart unspotted Is not easily daunted. Interclass Track 2-3 Wrestling 2-3-4 Football 4 LEO IIAGERTY Begone, my cares! I give you to the winds. Golf 3 EDNA JACKSON “She looks so meek, but Isn't after nil L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Bells of Beaujolais 1 The Gypsy Rover ” 2 The Maid and the Middy 3 I.elawala 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Twenty-nine AM.AX TATE C- j Man wants but little, nor that for long. 5 Glee Club 2 Y Football 3 K 111 - y s A Interelass Track 3 I Stage Committee, “The Truth About k Blayds 4 FRANCES THEXNIS She mixed reason with pleasure and wis- dom with mirth. Hockey 3-1 Hasketluill 3-1 IRENE HASTINGS Fashioned so slenderly, so young and so fair. Freshman Program Girl Reserves 1-2 Basketball 1-3 Hockey I HA It LICS ENGSTROM 1 |uestion not. but live and labor till my goal be won. I.. P. H. S. 1-2-1 Whittier. Calif.. I nion H. S. 3 Decoration Committee I RICHARD HARRIS HENRIETTA NEW Happy I am. from care I’m free. Why aren't they all contented like me?” Coaching 1 Girl Reserves 3-4 Decorating Committee. Mixer 4 Freshman Program I PA I'LINE BI'RKERT Never too busy to join in fun. Always on hand when there's work to be done. Hockey 3-1 Basketball 3-4 Honor Roll 1 -2-3-1 I )ANI EL I� ETERSON He who is truthful is honored. L. P. H. S. I-2-3-4 Thirty ESTIIER ELKINS She loves not many words. L. I . II. S. 1 2-3-4 FLOYD MILO “Oh. tlu vanity of those men! Band I Olee Club l Concert Hand 1 ALBERT CIERKR All aK'‘K to rush through thick and thin. Football 3-1 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball Reserves 3 Intcrelass BaselMill l-2-3-1 Intcrelass Basketball 2-3 KENNETII HANDLEY All good men die young—I don't feel so good myself. Band 1-2 Orchestra 1 Interclass Track 3-4 III-Y 3 From Committee 3 Interclass Baseball 2 Track I Football 4 WILLO REED “She worries not. she hurries not her calm is undisturbed. L. I� . II. S. 1 -2-3-4 ARTIII'R DR FINER The whole praise of virtue lies in action. L. I’. II. S. 1-2-3-4 Rl'TII TAPPAN She walks softly, looks sweetly, and says nothing. Three Oaks II. S. 1-2 Olee Club 1-2 Operetta 2 Basketball 2 L. I . II. S. 3-4 I’AI'I. AMBER A man of few words.” L. P. II. S. 1-2-3 4 IRMA ANDERSON The 'Wolf' is ever at her loor an l yet she worries not. Decorating Committee, Spring Dance 4 ELMER SCI 1C I.TZ lie Is well paid who is well satisfied. i., i� . H. s. i-2-3-4 EI.AINE KENNA And still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all she knew. Girl Reserves I-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Amateur Musical 1-2 The Dells of Beaujolnis 1 Mixer Committee 1 Basketball 2-3 Ilockcy 3-1 Program Committee 3 Red Cross Council 1 The Cinderella Man 3 El - Pe Stair 3 Thanksgivlng Dance Committee 2 Prom Committee 3 -The Truth About Blayds I Orchestra 2 HOWARD BLANKSCHKIN No man Is at all times wise. L. P. II. S. 1-2-3-i LEVON I.AVMAN In arguing, though vanquished, he can argue still. Hand 1-2-2 Orchestra 2-4 Cinderella Man 3 Debate 2-3 FRANCES KARA She had no wish but to be glad. She hated naught but to be sad. Glee Club 1-2 Gypsy Rover” 3 MARY K. SETTLES Begone, «lull care, begone from me. For you and I will ne’er agree. Ill-Times 2 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Coaching 1-2-3-4 Hockey 1-2-3-4 El-Pe Stair I Prophecy and Will l Decoration Committee 4 Girl Reserves 1-2-3-4 Stage Committee 4 HEROLD BRINKMAN His way once chosen lie forward thrust outright.” L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Thirty-two t- l— FLORENCE G1NTIIER Good nature and gocnl sense must ever join. Girl Reserve 2-3-4 Hockey 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Chorus 1 From Committee 3 Mixer Committee I HOWARD SWAX If 1 keep up I'll 1r famous some day.” Glee Club 1-2 Bells f Beaujolais 2 DONALD WII.I IKI.M He’s a well made man. with a good Imagination. Student Council 1 Latin Contest' 1 Ill-Times Staff 1-2 Sophomore Program 2 Honor Roll 2-3 Interclass Track 2-3-1 Reserve Basketball 3 Debate 3-1 Ring Committee 3 Color Committee 3 Activities Editor El-Pe I Track 3-4 Announcement Committee 4 The Truth About Bln yds 4 Decorating Committee 3 VIRGIL FOLTZ This young man o'er tops us all. L. I . II. S. 1-2-3 4 DONALD FI LLER “A nice impartial man.” Orchestra 1 % HI-Y 3 L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 . HELEN SWANSON You women are coquettes by profession.” L. I� . II. 8. 3-4 Basketball 1-2 Prom Committee 3 Girl Reserves 3-1 “The Cinderella Man 3 IM TH ANDREXY A quiet dignity but a friendly manner.” Glee Club 2-3. Gypsy Rover ' 2 Maid and the Middy 3 Amateur Musical 2-3 Girl Reserve 2-3-4 Prom Committee 3 Junior Play Committee 3 Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3 “The Truth About Blnyds 4 Hockey 4 Rt'SSELL TAYLOR There Is no orator who is not a hero. Glee Club 1-2-3 Concert Glee Club l Bells of Beaujolais 1 Gypsy Rover 2 Hi-Times 2 Maid and the Middy 3 “The Cinderella Man” 3 Debate 4 Commercial Contest 4 CHESTER DUBBERT He seems a man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Wrestling 2 Debate 4 Lotus Flowers I l.elawala” 4 Cheer Leader I dee Club 1-4 AH State Chorus 4 JII.IE TAYLOR Her voice—a celestial melody. GI rl I Reserves 1 -2-2-4 dee Club 2-2-4 Amateur Musical Club 2-2 “The Gypsy Rover 2 The Maid and the Middy 2 I elnwala 4 Ill-Times 1 Junior Prom Committee 2 Thanksgiving Dance 2 Announcements Committee I Junior Play Stage Committee 2 Senior Play Stage Committee I El - Pc Staff 4 State Music Meet 2 VERA MARTIN It is the steady, quiet ones, who win the life-long race. Prom Committee 2 Ring Committee 2 Color Committee 2 Junior Amateur Musical 2 I a tin Contest 1 Honor Roll 1-2-4 Hockey 1-2-2 Basketball 1-2 ALLAN LARSON What shall I do to Ik forever known.” Football I Reserve Basketball 2-4 Baseball I Interclass Baseball 2 Interclass Track 2-4 ARTIll’R KELLY He'll make a proper man. L. P. H. S. 1-2-2-4 STANLEY GOLUCH Seriousness bespeaketh wisdom. L. P. H. S. 1-2-2-4 ARTHI’R SAND Mighty oaks from little acorns grow; But look how la grew from a little ‘Sand’. Reserve Basketball 2-4 Reserve F ootball I Tennis 4 Baseball 4 HELEN DAVIS “A friend, modest and quiet too. Chorus 1 Glee Club 2-2-4 Orchestra 4 The Maid and the Middy 2 l.elawala” 4 Thirty four ERMA 8CHOFF If silence were golden. she would be rich.” L. I� . H. S. I-2-3-4 LESTER Cl HR KEY I am not In the role of common men. Glee Club 1-2 Band 1 Bells of Beaujolals 2 Track 2-3-1 B. Varsity Basketball 3 Baseball .'I-I I-ootbull I El-IV Staff 1 RICHARD RCSSELL Without a doubt, he's a good scout. I.. I� . H. S. 1 -2-3-1 KARL RKGNIER Me s|M aks an Infinite deal of nothing:. Edgerton. Ohio 1 I., 1 . H. S. 2-3-1 I.Ol'ISE WOOD She has many nameless virtues.” 1,. I . H. S. 1 -2-3-4 ARNOLD CARTER I am neither saint nor sophist, but Just a man.” Bells f Beaujolals l The Gypsy Rover 2 Lelawnla” 4 ROBERT COLLINS I whistle to keep myself from being afraid. L. P. II. S. 1 -2-3-4 ROBERT BORDERS My best thoughts always come a litt e too late. L. P. II. S. 1 -2-3-4 Thirty-five JANE JACK ■’Sin- is far too clever to understand any- thing she does not like. Basketball 1-2-3-4 Hockey 1-2-3-1 (Jirl Reserves 1-2-3-1, Secretary 3 Hi-Times 2 Cinderella Man 3 HI-Be Staff I Prophecy and Will Committee 4 Program Committee I Honor ltoll 3 ROM AND PPRCKI.I. WII.Bl'R IPKOWITSCII Youth comes but once in a lifetime. Co|f Team 2-3-4. Captain 3 Stage Manager The Cinderella Man Reserve Basketball 2-3 Property Committee, Senior Play I Interclass Basketball 2-3 Interclass Baseball 3 Decoration Committee. Junior Prom 3 HELEN TAYI.OR Never worry and get wrinkles Cheer up anil get dimples. O'ee Club 3-4 The Maid and the Middy 3 l.elawala I Basketball 3 Hockey 3-4 Will and Prophecy Committee 4 101-Pe Staff 4 Coaching 2-3-1 Northwestern District Chorus 4 Special Chorus I JACK BOWES Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.' I.. P. II. S. 1-2-3-4 I PONTINE CAMOS She Is gentle and doth gentle deeds.” I.. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 I.YI.A PRO VO I.T llow sweetly sounds the voice of a good woman.” 1-11 Club 2-3 Piano Ensemble 2 EAKI. BECKER Thirty-six VALERIK THOMAS ••She Smiled and smiled. And there was no hint of sadness in her face. Junior Amateur Musical 2-3 Girl Reserves 2-3-4 Raskethall 1 IX-comtlon Committee Prom 3 Stage Committee, “The Truth Rladys I RICHARD COCKRELL A gentleman makes no noise.” I.. P. H. S. 1-2-3-1 WALTER PHILLIPS Forward you must go. backwards you cannot. L. P. II. S. 1 -2-3-4 BERNICE CABANAW ••Such a «inlet little creature.” Ill-Times 1-2 Girl Reserves 4 EARL PETERING Did you ever wonder at the cut of his clothes? lie has his own sweet Taylor. Glee Club 3-1 Concert Glee Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 All State Chorus 3 National High School Chorus 3 Maid and the Middy” 3 l.elawain 4 Junior Amateur Musical 4 Prom Program 3 I -her 1-2 Decorating Committee. Mixer I Junior Program 3 Cinderella Man. 3 The Truth About Blayds I Senior Class Will Committee 4 KARL MILO For what I will. I will, and there's an end on it. 1'slier 1-2-3 Operetta 2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 LOIS SWIFT “Sweet personality, full of rascality. Glee Club 2-3 The Gypsy Rover 2 The Maid and the Middy 3 Ill-Times 1 Prom Committee 3 Senior Mixer Committee I Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3 Girl Reserves 2-3 4 Kl-Pe Staff I Freshman Program 1 HOWARD Bl’RG ll«- steps aside for neither danger nor delay.” Glee Club 3 Concert Glee Club 3 Wrestling 1-2-3-1 Interelass Track 2-3 Maltl and the Middy. 3 .i Thirty-seven VIRGIL DAY “A mind content both crown and kingdom Is. Rock Island. Illinois 1 -2 I.. I . II. S. 3-1 Intercinas Basketball 2 Rand 2-1 Orchestra I Tennis 3-4 I.OI’ISIS MeGRIVAZ A winsome lass with a smile for every- body. Freshman Program 1 ii.i.is Mori.L) JOHN RUPENTHAL Constant labor is the p. • s. i-j-i-i road to success. REGINA A15FI.E Silence is one of the virtues of the wise,” Glee Club 2-3-4 Chorus 1-4 j Gypsy Rover” 2 The Maid and the' Middy y Lelawala 4 Junior AmateuiVjMi sical 2-4 The Truth W5ui Rlayds I It’s them that takes advantage that gets advantage in this world.” Decorating Committee 4 Orchestra 1-2 Interclass Baseball 2 Interclass Track 3 GALEN STITES lie has common sense in a way that is uncommon.” Interclass Track 3-4 Interclass Basketball 3 Interclass Baseball 3 Track 3-4 Baseball 3-4 FRANCES KELLY Oh that the world only understood me. Girl Reserves 3-1 Chorus 1-2 Decorating Committee 1-2 Freshman Program 1 Entertainment Committee. Mixer 1 Thirty-eight ICARI- RAMP Not to know mo argues yourself un- known. Football 3-4 Haskotball Reserves :! Rod Cross Council ::-4 lntorclass Sports 1-2-3-I El-Pe Staff I I.HB FREDRICKSON • I II got l� y. Basketball 3-1 Football 3-1 Track 3 III-Y 2-3 Vice-President 4 Interclass Football 1 lntorclass Basketball 1-3-:’. Interclass Track 1-2-3 lntorclass Baseball 1 -2-3-4 JOSEPH I.EGNER Mon of few words are after all the best. Orchestra 1 -2-3-4 Band 3-4 Juniftr Amateur Musical 2-3-4 CLARA BCRDEN There Is none like her. none.” L. P. II. S. 1-2-3-4 CHARLES CONRAD •• ’Chuck’ full of fun. and always nice to everyone. Band 1-2-3-1 Refreshment Committee. Thanksgiving Dance 3 Refreshments Committee. Senior Mixer 4 Orchestra 1 RUBY MIDDLETON RUSSELL LUEBKER There is nothing like fun. is there? L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 WILLARD HACKER A soilless man and worthy gentl L. P. H. S. 1-2-3-4 The rule r� f my life is to make pleasure. Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Gypsy Rover 2 Maid and the Middy” 3 Lelawala” 4 ' £ Thirty-nine r PH 11.II CHILDS “I'nless one is a genius, it Is better to remain intelligible. Harding H. S.. St. Paul, Minn. 1-2 Symphony Orchestra 2 Jazz. Oichest ra 2 i-rom Committee 1 Seeretaiy 1 Sophomore Play 2 Co.iimillee. “ I lie Cinderella Man 2 I lie Truth About lilayds I Orchestra 4 MARY SCIIARF Gentleness and affability conquer In the end. Girl Reserves I-2-2-4 liasket hall 1-2-2 Hockey 1-4 JAM ICS DROWN Go West, young man, go West! Hand 1-2-2 lio� s' Glee Club 1-2-2 FI .OR I3N M3 CMC V Ivl, A X D “She speaks, behaves and acts Just as she ought. Glee Club 1-2-2 JOHN MAYI3R “Just good-natured, that’s all. I.. I . H. S. 1-2-2-1 FORRRST THOMPSON Much study is a weariness of the flesh.' Glee Club I l.elawala” 4 “Thpre is mischief in this fellow. P. II. S. 1-2-2-1 I0RN13ST LANOIS The wise do not tell all they know. Ill-Times 1 Glee Club I All State Chorus 4 l.elawala I The Truth About Blayds 4 Forty FOUR YEAR HONORABLE MENTION TOP ROW Harold Wegner. ICthel Pease. Jane Jack. Charles Kngstrom. SKCONI) KOW’—Donald Wilh-l.n. Jeannette Caudle. Bernice Cabnnaw. Stanley Golueh. THIRD ROW -Merlyn Compton. Krma Sehoff, Allan Tate. Honorable Mention Is given to that group of students whose averages for four years in High School have ranged from ninety t • ninety-four per cent. Too much praise ran not be given to these who by their perseverance have claimed the right to have their names inscribed here. In addition to their rare gift of comprehension In the various studies they have pursued, these have learned the lesson of obedi- ence. the requisite of a good soldier, and the courtesy due to kings. Attempt the end. and never stand in doubt: Forty-one Vera Martin Pauline Burkert Blaine Kenna FOUR YEAR HONOR ROLL In 1926 the Board of Education established a precedent by awarding honor medals to the students whose grades averaged 95% or more for four years. This action by the board came as a surprise to the recipients of medals who were Elna Bortz and Marjorie Shutter. In 1927 medals were awarded to five people. They were Agnes Berger, Alice Yawter, Pauline andewalkcr, Marcn Morrison, and James Hupp. When the awards were given in 1928 this number had declined to three; Fern Kemp, Orville Richter, and Frances Fagan. This year this honor was given to era Martin, Pauline Burkert. and Elaine Ivenna. These people belong to a fraternity which exemplifies “The cour- age of the commonplace.” There is little of the applause which accompanies other school activities, but to this group we turn for our leaders in the future. “The only re- ward of virtue is virtue.” era Martin has had all of her training in the local school system. She is a student of rare ability and attainment. Pauline Burkert has also attended La Porte High School for four years. In addition to her excellent scholarship she has taken an active part in athletics. Elaine Kenna came to La Porte four years ago from Lafayette, Indiana. Elaine has participated with distinction in the Junior and Senior Class plays, and contributed to the musical programs as a soloist and accompanist throughout the four years. Learning alone, of all things in our possession, is immortal and divine.”—Plutarch. I'orty-two .umui£ 'L 'U'-'l. Robert Punsky Ernest Pease Jiernice Itibordy Edna Oman President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY They say that Freshmen are Freshmen the world over, but—we were different. To be sure, we were awe-inspired and timid, but at least they didn't sell us any reserved seats for assembly, or elevator tickets. After being mixed at the “Mixer” with the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores, we elected officers—Rov Sonncborn, Robert IIcider, and Hazel W egner. Our musicians be- came organized and took part in many activities. Our athletes showed ability, playing reserve basketball and “scrub football” even in that, their greenest stage. Many stu- dents held Honor Roll positions throughout the year. 'Flic next year, as “Sophisticated Sophs” we “kept up the good work,” and even ex- celled our Freshmen achievements, still contributing to the Glee Clubs, Band and Or- chestra, while two athletes played varsity football and one, varsity basketball. Yc also furnished track and baseball material. Again several Honor Roll positions were held by members of our class. Our officers were F.rnest Pease, Roy Sonncborn, and Florence Palm. And now—our best and biggest year! F.nterting into activities with Robert Punsky, Ernest Pease, Bernice Ribordy and F.dna Oman as leaders, we gave a Thanksgiving Dance, which was a great success. On March 22 we presented “Captain Applejack,” a rollicking comedy. Very much encouraged by its success, we entertained the Seniors at the annual Prom, May 24, and now after a wonderful year, we are ready to become mightv Seniors. DORIS DIMIAM. Forty-four . JUNIORS WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR Frederick Bjorn sen Walter Blolun G(H� rge Boyd Helen Prune Kdwln Dibble Karl Dledrlch Jessie Dreiner Bernice Khnike Dorothy Harlowe Oeorgo llelt fila I les Kellogg Norman Koch John Kowalski Frank McDermott August .Muxson Carl Kocmpagel Norman Seharf Boy Sonnoborn Kenneth Young JUNIOR HONOR ROLL Eleanor Marinello Elva Kemp Hazel Wegner JUNIOR HONORABLE MENTION Hern lee Khmke Dorothy Hay Muriel Ha mho Howard Swanson Florence I’alnt Wilbur Petering Virginia Uachor Mary J. Schumacher Marguerite Stoel Miriam Beall Until Kohne Frances Sampson Haskell Francis Mary K. Fitzsimmons Uuth Zalirt Forty-five FIRST HOW Marian Allen. Bernice Bachmann. Blanche . Baker. I.aVerne Barnard, Wil- bur Buriat;. SRCOND HOW Dorothea Bauman. Miriam Beall. Viola Bennett. Fred Berker. Max Bishop. Baul Bishop. THIRD HOW John Borg. Ben Bortz. William Rowell. Margery Bowman. Resile Hoxovsky, Al- bert Brenda. FOCRTII HOW Coral Brown. Everett Brownsey. William Burt;. Rrina Brusi, Joseph C'lecka. Ruth Cook. FIFTH HOW Francis Craw- ley. Dorothy Cummings. Waller Daukert. Helen Decker, Mary l.otiise Decker, Doris Dunham. SIXTH HOW Dunne Duzan. Rlfzaheth Kberl. Louise Rheren- mmin. Bernice Rhmke. Kathe- rine Rngle. Florence Rvans. SRVRNTII HOW Norma Fin ton. Mary Katherine Fitzsim- mons. Homer Fitzpatrick. Helen Fischer. Waldo Foley, Katherine Font .. i:if Ill'll I HOW. Rdward Gan- sehow. Richard lerbriek. Arthur Giesler. l.aVon Ooeltzenleuchter. Jerome Cackle. Robert Goers. NINTH ROW Foster Good. Marjory Greene. John (Irillln, Katherine Guenther. M y r t I e Harris. Dorothy Hay. Forty-six FIRST ROW Robert fielder. Catherine Heise. Clarence 11II- gendorf, Hernice Hoover. Ruth Hutton. Tamar James. SKCOND ROW l.lo.vd John- son, Mary Mae Johnson, Violet Johnson. Chester Kanney. Jose- phine Kaska. Louise Kaupke. THIRD ROW Donald Keene. Donald Keenan. I’earl Keller, Rlva Kemp. Malcolm Kemp. Alyrtje Klein. FOl'RTI I ROW Ruth Kohne. Walter Kowalezyk. Mabel Kue- ster. Rachel Larson Mary Leahy. Mildred Lewis. FIFTH ROW Marjorie Line. Rugene Lindhorg. Mtibyn Little- ton. Maurice I....g. Olive Loin;. Margaret Luclisinger. SIXTH ROW «race Lange. Marilouise LumlKreii. Charles Mainland. Walter Malyslak. K I e a n •� r Mnrinello. Nicholas Mayer. SRVRNTII ROW -Florence Miller. John Mitchell. Vera Mor- man. Andres Mowr.v. Alfred Munxel. Donald McCarty. RIGHTII ROW Ada McCar- ver. Willard Newton. Carol Nor- ris. Ruby Norris. Vivian Norris. Karle Olson. NINTH ROW Kermit Olson. Rdna Oman. Bernice Oswalt. Florence I’alm. FVnest Pease. Wilbur Petering. FIRST ROW -Evelyn Myers. Edna Peters. Valerie PHImnn, Augusta Ploehn, Robert Punsky, Maomi Quinn. SKCON'I) ROW Virginia Raehor, Muriel Rainbo. Virginia Ramsey, Marian Rasmussen. Florence Reeks. Floyd Reed. THIRD ROW Dorothy Reg- ent ine. Dorothy Rehlaiuler. An- nis Reinhart. Henrietta Rein holdl. Dorothy Replogle. Her- nice Ribordy. FOPRTII ROW Millon Rine- hart. Ruth Zahrt. Catherine Ryden. Delmar Ryden. Alius Salzwcdel, Marjory Suss. FIFTH ROW Herman Schultz. Mary Jane Schumacher. Eldon Scott. Donald Sensow. 101 vin Shaw. Rernadine Smith. SIXTH ROW Adeline Spier. Marguerite Stoel. Edith Stroud. Howard Swanson. 1) orot It y Swarthout. John Szynol. SK V !•; X T II ROW —Frances Sampson. Joe Thomas. I.oulse Plrieh. Pauline I'lrieh. Florence Voegtly. William Von Osinski. EIGHTH ROW Jacob War ten, Max Wasilewski. Charles Way. Alberta Wedel. Hazel Wegner. Boh Wlekersham. NINTH ROW Perry Wicker sham, Marjorie Willc. Agnes Williams. Evelyn Wright. Fred- ei iek Zimmerman. Benedict Zanolar. Forty-eight _- p npljnmnrPH Walter Blanda Henry Ross Harriet Wojtner President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer HISTORY OF SOPHOMORE CLASS We, the class of ’31, freshly washed and ironed entered the LaPorte High School one fine September morning. (Only four years before we hoped to graduate.) We had heard with awe of the great and mighty Seniors, but this morning we ac- tually saw them! We became the objects of their traditional jokes and perhaps did not fully appreciate the freshness of our newly conferred title—“Frcshics.” However we freshened up and elected Robert Henoch, president; Walter Blanda, vice-president and Henry Ross, secretary-treasurer. Miss Seaman was our sponsor. We had our first refreshments in High School at the Senior Mixer which we enjoyed very much. We were fresh enough to be represented in athletics, debate, the orchestra, the band, the Glee Clubs and the Honor Roll. The following September, we, having lived through all the real or imaginative troubles of Freshmen, entered again the High School as sophisticated Sophomores. We elected Walter Blanda, president; Henry Ross, vice-president, and Harriet Wegner, secretary-treasurer. Miss Andrew was our sponsor. We furnished some good material for athletics; included with the active participants we also had a good supply of rooters for the “Orange and Black.” We hope to expand, increase and develop our loyalty and good work for L. P. IT. S. in our Junior and Senior years. GERTRUDE MAHLER. ''La-'-’C SOPHOMORES WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR Herman Alin Lester Bachinann Marjorie Bowman Marian Bull l.eRoy Burch William Burg: Myron Cory Keith Gurnsey Walter Heftle Hoy Hilgcndorf Martin llubner Chester Kanney Joseph Kowal Harry Kraft Adam Kuk Kol ert Luther Donald Mansfield Marie Motyka Germaine Robertson Allen Sehoof Victor Slater Florence Swanson John Thode Norman Thode Nelson Thornburg Howard Wilcox Charles Winter-burg SOPHOMORE HONOR ROLL IDonna Abele Jack Rldgway Maxine Ray Marian Bull Lydia Burger Katherine Duker Nellie Johnson Elizabeth Wilson Jeanette Slosarz HONORABLE MENTION Margaret Bighanr Robert Henoch Albert Ifkowltsch Sherry Kreidler Genevieve Kublnlec Jessie Tripp Cokla Travis Harriet Wegner Sella Cook Carl Maalis Gertrude Mahler Dorothy Mainland Lucille Procter Helen Richter Helen Christofferson Carl Demzien Marguerite Gross Fifty-one r FIRST ROW I.a Donna Alrele. Lucille Andivano. Margaret Anders. Lucille Arndt. Harley Bair, I.ois Barnes. Alberta Bartholomew. Dorothy Bassett. Walter Bell. SECOND ROW -Helen Biehl. Margaret Bigham, Doiothea Black. Walter Blanda, Wlllo Blaney. Gene- vieve Blank, Catherine Bossert. Dorothy Bosserman. Kenneth Bosserman. THIRD ROW—Bowen Howell, Dorothy Bowen. Helen Bowers. Ruth Bradford. Edward Brockman. Vir- ginia Brown. I .aw fence Burg. Lydia Burger. Walter Burkerl. FOl’RTH ROW—Evelyn Carlson. Elwyn Carter. Kdward Cichon. Helen Christofferson. Mildred Clawson, Ralph Cline. Walter Cockrell. George Cook. Sella Cook. FIFTH ROW- Fred Cory. Kenneth Costello. Ralph Cumerford. Philip Davis. Fstel Day. Sharon ! •■ Haan. Carl Demzlen. Mae Downey. Robert bring. SIXTH ROW—Kenneth Burgan, Katherine Dukcr. John Karll. Arnieta Kbellng. Lorraine Essling. Charles Ewart. Raymond Felly. George Fenton. Esther Fischer. SEVENTH ROW Arthur Flickinger. Frank Flentye. Haskell Francis. Pearl Frederickson. Elmer Free- bnrg. Dolores Gabrunas. Everett Garwood, Paul Gessweln, John Glerkey. EIGHTH ROW Everett Glancy. Lee Goff. Kathleen Goodfellow, Bill Grandbols. Marguerite Gross. Robert Gross. Sadie Grover. Leroy Hakes. Ruth Harmon. Fifty-two 4 FIRST ROW -Howard Harris. Robert Harris. Arth ur Hartford. Harriet Hauck. Beatrice Haverly. Richard Haverly. Joyce Heald. Charles Hein. R obert Henoch. .... , SECOND ROW- -Albert Ifkowltsch. Stanley Jaslnos ki. Jack Jewett. Bernice Johnson. Kenneth Jones. I.lovd Jones. Florence Kalsow. William Kalsow. Douglas Klevorn. THIRD ROW Mike Kovenz. Edmund Kowalczyk. Norma Krenzke. Sherry Kreidler. Gertrude Krzemin- ski. AiiKellne Uunberson. James l.amberson. Robert Lambert. Dorothy Lee. FOCRTII ROW—Gordon Lee. Stanley Leonard. Marjorie LeResche. Edward Levenhagren. Charlotte Lilly. Willard Lilly. Phyllis Littleton. Phoebe Lonn. Bernice Luebker. FIFTH ROW—Dorothv Mainland. Gertrude Mahler. Chester Malysiak. Betty Mai larron, Edith Marsh. Eleanor Mllku'. Julla na Xifll� � rek. Dorothy Moore. Harvey Moore. SIXTH ROW Lucy McCaskell. Vernlce McGrath. Florence Xohlung. George Jeanette Ordung. Virginia Ordung. Zena Parsed. Lawrence Pells. SEVENTH ROW Elaine Perry. Elizabeth Petri. Kenneth PI|h-i Procter. Frank Prokop. Howard Punsky. Harold Rainier. EIGHTH ROW John Ray. Oda Remmert. I................. Rhode. Earline Rlbbe. Helen Richter. Jack Kldgway. Henry Ross, Wesley itoss. Dorothy Rotzean. Nlcklas. Frances Nowlcki, Frieda Plochn, Troy Powell. Lawrence a Fifty- three FIRST ROW—Dorothy Russell, Irving Rydon. Hullv Salek. Melvin Seharf. Agnes Sehroeder, Alberta Schultz. Richard Schultz. Hoyt Scott, Marguerite Shlppee. SECOND ROW Dorothy Sinter. Jeanette Slosarz. Hugh Smith, Robert Soderquiat, Ren Savage. Dorothy Stasney. George Stasney. Catherine Stewart. Ann Sii|Minik. THIRD ROW—Raul Swan. Klla Tarnow. Delos Thomas. Blake Tripp, Jessie Tripp, Alice 'Frost. Cleota Van Kosky. Bernarda Wade. Frank Wade. FOl'RTH ROW—Clifford Wainscott. Fred Wegner. Harriet Wegner. I.eona Weidner. Sam WeJer, Gladys Werner, Mahala West. Elizabeth Wilson. Vincent Wirtner. FIFTH ROW—Eldo Wollert, Hazel Womack, Marjorie Zach, Edward Bowers. Fifty-four — if relinunt Robert Burger President Robert Bowman Wallace I lauschild Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer HISTORY OF FRESHMAN CLASS Ii has always been the custom in high schools to have the lowly Freshmen of the institution, when entering the school for the first time, take advantage of the privilege of being “green,” asking foolish questions about elevators and fifth Moors, and obeying to the letter the command of the other classmen. But the “Rhinies” this year took it upon themselves to abandon this custom and to place themselves on an equal level with the other classmen. The Seniors (old patriarchs that they are) were so astounded by this violation of a sacred custom that they dropped some of their usual complacency, which was immediately picked up by 11s of the class of '32. Since we couldn’t progress with this revolution against convention very long with- out leaders, we picked Bob Berger as general of the campaign. Bob Bowman as his first aide, and Wally Ilauschild as the recorder of the movements of the army. About this time, too, we astounded everyone, including ourselves, by contributing the most money to the Junior Red Cross Roll Call, thereby winning the prize Mag and prov- ing ourselves charitable and ready to spend our ducats. (Co-eds, please notice.) Then, with the able coaching of our sponsors, Miss Seaman and Miss Studcbakcr, we presented a spectacular play in the assembly. The students of other classes were so taken back by our dramatic possibilities that they were not sure just what to expect from us in the future. So beware of us, the class of '32! We have started bravely and we intend to finish with a higher standard in scholarship, athletics, and school activities than any preceding class, or any that will follow for a long lime. BI RR MUIT. FRESHMEN WHOSE PICTURES DO NOT APPEAR Holiert Jackson Kayar Kaste Norman KilT Donald Klinincl Norman Bartolt Fid on Berrldjjte Margaret Conrad Evelyn Dadlow Charles Davis FI I De Coster Deter Farsi Kenneth Freyer Rudolf Gnatt William Gmnzow ] ois Griftin George Grublen Norim- Hamilton Margaret Huhner Waltcr Hueckstedt John Jsilmskl Harold l.arson John Littleton Jack Miller Bernice Mills Frank Mlynski Gladys Mover John Nepslia Eugene New Oner New Flossie Pace Mary Sawaluk Kll .ahet h Sehwcder Malcolm Sheridan Edward Stassel Baymond Stassen Kalph Stryker Carl Szynal Marion Wlltfong Florence Weldner Richard White Floyd Bolster Gilbert farmer Knth Davis Hath Hays Helen Ivey Walter Mallsa Henry Matve Frances Plnda Mary Eleanor Hoe Thelma Welrlch FRESHMAN HONOR ROLL Annvllla Fail Burr Hupp Bernice Line HONORABLE MENTION Mabel Bear Bernice Biehl Hubert Bowman Mary II. Brockman Mary H. Duke Evelyn Furr Mamie Gorlaska Irwin Ludwig Malcolm Sheridan Dual Schumm Genevieve Seralin Laura I .otter Fifty-seven J FIRST ROW - Mary Louise Aldrich. Robert Alsfasser. Florence Anderson. Vernon Ash. Johanna Banach, Louis Bauch. Ord Bays. Mablc Hear. Robert Reason. SECOND ROW -Richard Berker. Henry Bernth. Bernice Iiiehl. ICImer Bird, Arnold Blaney. Carl Blank. Juanita Blessing. Marie Blohm. Howard Bolen. THIRD ROW -Charles Horst. Zelpha Hounds. Barbara Howell. Robert Bowman, Leonard Bayer, Helen Brewer. Howard Brink. Robert Brink. Mary Helen Brockman. FOl’RTH ROW—Elizabeth Bunton. Joseph Burden. Richard Burg. Irving Camerer. Tom Ciecka. Anna Clossen. Jack Cochrane. Beverly Coffeen. Bill Collem. FIFTH ROW Vernon Craft. Eleanor Darscb. Don Decker. Frank DeVanon, Dorothy Dibble. June Dis- brow. Eleanor Downey, Bill Duke. Mary Helen Duke. SIXTH ROW—-Stanley Dudeck, Roy Dunlfon. Ruth Edgerton. Dorothy Edwards. Norman Engle. Maude Evans. AnnvlUa Fail. Louise Fargher. Forrest Ferrell. SEVENTH ROW Leroy Finton. Lucille Fletcher. Adah Freeland. Evelyn Furr. Jack Gibbs. Elsie Gordon, Mamie Gorlaska. Roland Greene. Leota Grimes. EIGHTH ROW -Marion Gross, Arthur Guyer. Florence Hager, Vic Hagerty, Ralph Hanson. Raymond Harmon. James Harris, Marjorie Harris, Clifford Hartmann. L Fifty-eight FIRST ROW—Wallace Hauschlld. Ilo Hayes. Margaret Heekard. Margaret Hedstrom. Zephers Heistand, Marguerite licit. Elnora Hickman. Norman Hilgendorf, Marvin Droege. SECOND ROW—Tommy Hltesman. Alice Hoick. Lester Holmes. Dorothy Hoover. Thelma Hunt, Wilma Hunt. Uurr Hupp, Nina Hutton. Dick Jahns. THIRD ROW—Thomas Janzarek. Nellie Johnson. Fred Kaska, John Klagsted. Joe Klisz. Frank Kowal. Ruth Krause. Ruth Krecji. Susie Krueger. FOritTH ROOW—Genevieve Kuhlniee. Opal l ain. William l.eahy. Anna Legner, Ethel I.eltz. Dorothea Levenhagcn. Joseph Liana. Jane Limlborg. Bernice Line. FIFTH ROW -Bob Llndewald. Dorothy Llndgren. Marjorie Lindgren, June Littleton. Robert Long. Irene Loiter. Laura Mae Lotter. Alvaretta Lubs. Catherine Ludwig. SIXTH ROW—Gilbert Ludwig. Irvin Ludwig. Carl Maahs. Mary Marek, Bernard Martin. Grace Marvel. William Matve. Anna Jane Matz. Antonc Mayer. SEVENTH ROW Elmer Miller. Margaret Miller, Josephine Mlynskl, Henry Morettl. Bill Morrison. Helen Morrison. Frances Moryl, Ronald Mrozlnski. Doris Munzel. EIGHTH ROW Margaret Murphy. George Myers. Bob McCarty. Helen McKenna, Glendora McKinley, Ella Mitchell. Evelyn Nord. George Palm. Beatrice Parker. V Fifty-nine icS' s‘X FIRST K() V Phyllis Parselt. Peter Paszkiewiez. Juanita IVIz. Charles Peterson. Elmer Pi.-plow, I.Milan Plnda. Ian-Ill.- Procter. Josephine Rahfehlt. Maxine Rav. SECOND ROW—Harold Rice. Evelyn Rittenhouse. Gertrude Robinson, Joe Rupenthal. Arthur Russell. Dick Rydon. Helen Satoski. Charlotte SeholY. I.uella Schultz. THIRD ROW -Paul Scluimin. Eleanor Sehwcdcr. Mary Seeger. Clifford Segclstrom. Genevieve Sera tin. Russell Singleton, Gustave Sklodoskl, Joy Slack. Benjamin Smith. FOl’RTH ROW Lorenzo Smith. Vernon Smith. Frank Sonneborn. Rosetta Stahmer. Beulah Stassen. Kenneth Stansberry. Mereilaus Stepanik. Hazel Stewart. Emll«-e Slfbor. FIFTH ROW- Annetta Struss, Paul Swenkoski. William Swift, Helen Szvnal. Orville Tanke. Stanley Tanonis. Golda Travis. Harry Voss, Vera Voigt. SIXTH ROW Doris Wade. Margaret Wendt. Fred Wicks, Gertrude Wilkinson. Eddie Young. Marcile Zedoek. Joseph Zych. Jennie Zyzak, I.ois Depert. SEVENTH ROW Frederick llimm. Bernice Teets. Ray Garrison, Anna Lindborg, Ellen Tonsoni, Lyle Glossenger. Helen Keller. Sixty FIRST ROW—George Alton. Hazel Arndt. Chancy Bar nos. Lynn Barnes. Marie Bobo. Lorraine Bosser- man. Roland Brooso. ... ..... .. .... .... , , SHrONI) ROW—Gertrudo Carter. Phyllis ('nine. Robert DcHaan, loin Dobbie. Mary r.llen Fitzgerald. Janice Galbreth. Catherine Garwood. Ruth Goldberg. Julie llomlnlk. THIRD ROW -Donald Hastings. Dorothy Henry. Caroline Hoffman. Doris Hooper, Charlotte Hoover. Kenneth Hoover. Dorothy Jonas. Don Jones. Bob Johnson. .... FOi’RTH ROW- Frank Juranek, Dorothy Kcnnii. Bernice Kelsey, Glenn Kellogg, Bob Kepler, Charles Kilgore. Marcella Laymon. Russell Laurence. Mary Luber........................ ,. . . x. FIFTH ROW Kthvard Lundgrcn. Irmgard Mahler, Jean Malyslak. Blanche Murphy. Melvin Neuman. Ralph Neuman. Kvelyn Norten. Bertha McCarver. Bob McFeely. .... .. ... SIXTH ROW Helen Ocker. Helen Peterson. Ralph Rainier, Kugcne Raymond. harles Rollins. Kliza- iM-th Ross. Marian Shields. Klea nor Shukay. Kthel Spurgeon. .... . SKVKXTII ROW -Dorlne Stoel. Mary Stout. John Swan. Charles Tag. Glad s I bode, «.leiin I ravis. Ians Vaiulewalker. Fdna Waak. Dave Ward. RIGHTII ROW- Marline Ward, Barbara Weldon. Marguerite Wood. Carl Zeltz. Herbert Zcldcn, Orran Zerber. Sixty-one LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL SONG Once again, here as schoolmates assembled, We fain would lift our hearts in song, To our High School, our dear Alma Mater, Let,gladness the moments prolong; We arc proud of her lads and her lasses, Of honors won in days gone by. So here’s a cheer for our old High School For our old High School, Our dear Old High! Chorus Here’s to our classes,- Here’s to our lasses. Here’s to the lads they adore; Here’s to the Seniors, so “mighty,” Juniors so “flighty,” Freshie and Sophomore; Let mirth and gladness, Banish all sadness. And as the days go by, You’ll find us ready and steady, Boosting for our “Old High.” Atblrtins COACH LEITZMAX Our coach needs no introduction to LaPortcans. But for the benefit of those outsiders who will read our annual, we would say that Coach Lcitzman has been with us for five years and in these five years he has not lost a sectional basketball tournament, and has taken teams to the state twice. His football teams have advanced rapidly, and last but not least, he has influenced for the better the character of every boy with whom he has come in contact. COACH KRIDER Mr. krider, our able assistant coach, has just fin- ished his second year in La Porte. He was of invalu- able aid to Coach Leitzman during the basketball and football seasons. Mr. Krider also coaches the track and wrestling teams. His biggest tribute is the good opinion all the fellows have of him. Sixty-five TOP ROW Walt Hell. John Rupenthal. Frank Wade. Myron Cory. Bob Holder. Durward McDonald. Dutch Hilgondorf. Jpek Miller. I-Mward Bowers. Chalmer Austin, Rudy Gnatt. SKOOND ROW -Holland Purcell. Lee Fredrickson. Karl Ramp, Klwood Ilubner. Kenneth Handley. John Vandewalkor, Homer Fitzpatrick. Whit Malysiak. THIRD ROW—Frank Flent ye, Joe Gierkoy. Abe Hastings. Obblc Gierke, Mike Classman. Allan I .arson. Oner New. Tom Boyd. FRONT ROW -Lloyd Johnson. Al Pease. Bill Dmityns. Fritz Weidner, Harold Wegner, Chuck Conrad. Roy Sonncborn. Krnie Pease, Bob Punsky. FOOTBALL 'PI 11 1 1928 FOOTBALL season was slightly more successful than that of last year. The Sheets started out in great style, but were seriously handicapped by injuries through the whole season. The injuries started in the first week, in which the Sheers played three games. The coach foresaw the danger which might occur as a result of playing three games in eight days but did not think they would handicap his team as much as they did. However, the arrangement could not be helped, as, in order to play South Bend, we had to play on a Wednesday because of conflicting schedules. The Sliccrs won one conference game, defeating Plymouth, and fell prey to South Bend, Froebel, Hammond, Elkhart, and Michigan City. The non-conference victories were over Rochester, Lowell, and Garrett. Although the records show five losses and four victories, the fact must be taken into consideration that the Sliccrs played the strongest high school elevens in the state, and that evert' team which triumphed over the Sliccrs had grade-school football, a factor which plays an important part in developing players for high school material. Sixty-six FOOTBALL CALENDAR Rochester U SEPTEMBER 15 l.aPorte 41 Opening the season with a bang, the Slicers defeated the Rochester gridders. Fair- ly good blocking was displayed by the Slicers, and Rochester seemed unable to pierce the La Porte forward wall. Krnic Pease did some pretty, open-field running. South Bend 14 SEPTEMBER 19 l.aPorte 0 This game was played in the middle of the week after only a few days rest. Despite this, the LaPorte crew showed its best football playing of the whole season. South Bend's powerful running attack was stopped dead except for one long run in the first minute of play which resulted in a touchdown for the Orange and Blue. The other South Bend touchdown was the result of a fumble by a LaPorte safety man which the Bears recovered on the Slicers' three yard line. Hammond 25 SEPTEMBER 22 LaPorte 0 Playing three games in eight days proved too much for the Slicers. Because of in- juries received in the South Bend game, only five regulars faced the Hammond eleven who romped to a 25 to 0 score. The patchcd-up Sheer eleven bitterly contested the Hammond victory but was unable to stop it. Elkhart 20 SEPTEMBER 29 LaPorte 7 Elkhart came to LaPorte with an enviable record from last year, intending to tramp to an easy victory. They did realize a victory, but it was in no sense of the word an easy one. Again, as in the South Bend game, the Slicers allowed a touchdown in the first minute or two, when Ball, Blazer quarter, ran 95 yards for six points. Lowell 7 OCTOBER 6 LaPorte 19 Only a few first stringers saw action in this game because Coach Lcitzman wanted them in shape for the struggle with Michigan City. The Slicers easily triumphed over Lowell although they found more stubborn opposition than had been expected. Garrett 6 OCTOBER 13 LaPorte 45 Coach Lcitzman had two complete teams in trim for this game and played a fresh team every other quarter. The Garrett eleven was unable to cope with strategy and was easily subdued. Michigan City 24 OCTOBER 20 LaPorte 0 A good crowd saw the Red Devils inflict a 24 to 0 beating on the LaPorte Slicers in the homecoming game. Michigan City scored first on a blocked punt, and soon after a 35 yard pass added another six points. The invaders' passing attack, which had been nil in previous years, functioned perfectly against the Slicers. icious ofT-tacklc smashes by Crawford, Red Devil fullback, were the great threat in their offense. Froebel 37 OCTOBER 27 LaPorte 0 The Froebel Blue Devils, noted all over the state for their powerful running attack, resorted to a passing game for the first three quarters. 'Flic LaPorte eleven, drilled to stop the running attack, was almost helpless before this passing. The game was played on a wet, slipperv field: nevertheless, the Froebel backs threw unerring passes with a wet ball. Plymouth 0 NOVEMBER 3 LaPorte 12 Tn this struggle the cellar position fell to Plymouth's lot; here was a conference team the Slicers defeated with no ifs or maybes. As the field was covered with several inches of mud. making a high score impossible, straight football tactics were used by both teams. Sixty-jfvfn Sixty-«MKlit Sixty-nine OUR TEAM New Freshman Guard “Butter” came out for football and learned the game in a hurry. Mis natural ability and his weight were a great advantage to him. “Butter” has three more years and is expected to “do things.” Wegner Senior Center Dependability plus is a fitting name for Harold’s work on the field. His cool-head- ed ness and his deadly tackling won for him the coach’s award for making the most tackles. Flentye Sophomore Tackle Flenive, a deadly tackier and a hard-hitting linesman, soon won a place for him- self. He has two more years and great things are expected of him. Rami Senior End Determination and fighting spirit coupled with a natural ability for the game won Ramp his letters for two years, lie was a valuable man on defense and will be missed next year. Punsky Junior Quarterback Bob made a good field general for the Sliccrs. His punting and passing ability won him a name in grid circles. Purcell Tackle Percy” was a valuable man on defense. On offense he opened many a hole for our ball-carriers to go through. A. Pease Senior Fullback l was a fightin' Pease. W hen l smacked that line it gave. His plunging tactics and yard-gaining ability won for him the coach’s award for the most yards gained. He was also elected honorary captain at the end of the season. Gi erk e y Sen ior H n d Joe’s punting ability won his place on the team for him. At the beginning of the season he played end, but was shifted to fullback later on, and in this position he played some nice football. Fredrickson Senior End Lee was a “fighter.” He was a hard tackier, and his will to win was always evident in a game. Seventy s Gierke Senior Guard “Obbie” was a man who never gave up. Although beset by many painful injuries during the season he played a fine game. Larson Senior Tackle Larson was a slow man to get started, but when he started it was just “too bad for the opposing ball-carriers. He hit with a smack that could be heard up in the last row of bleachers. Boyd Senior Halfback Tom could always be depended on. Although hampered by many injuries he played a wonderful game, and will be sorely missed in the coming years. His open-field run- ning was a threat feared by La Porte's foes. Hastings Senior Halfback Abe” was known and feared for his hard-hitting ability. Although hampered throughout the year with injuries. ‘’Abe” was always ready to fight. Sonne born Junior Quartf.rback “Sonny” was a good all around quarter-back, and his open field running was pleas- ing. He will be back next season, and with two years of experience, he ought to “go places.” Johnson Junior Fullback Lloyd, a clever runner and a hard hitter, soon won his place on the Orange and Black squad. Although a second string man this year, Lloyd ought to go over the top next season. E. Pease Junior Halfback “Krnic” was a clever man, and could pick his holes with uncanny judgment. He was a bear on defense, and next year he should be one of the mainstays of the team. “Krnie” won honorable mention on the “All-State” team. Classman Senior Guard Mike was a bulldog on offense and defense. When in the game he was full of fight, and his nevcr-say-dic spirit will long be remembered. Wf.idnf.r Senior Guard ‘Fit ., through his hard fighting and loyal spirit, soon won a place in La Porters for- ward wall. He was known as an aggressive linesman. Seventy-one The Strong Game W hen the stands arc black with people, And they yell, yell, yell, When the whistle shrills the signal for the start. Then the spirit sort ’o grips me in a potent spell, And the blood goes dancing swiftly through my heart. And the rooters are forgotten with their flags and all, And the joy of battle pulses through my frame, And there’s nothing worth the having But that hard old pigskin ball. And there isn’t any glory but the game. Is there anything that fills you with a zest more keen. Than to spill the interference in a pile. Or to throw the runner earthward with a tackle clean, Or to gather in a punt in proper style? 'There’s the thump of men colliding, 'There’s the thud of feet, 'There’s the play that starts as sudden as a flame, There’s the grit that knows no quitting and won’t be beat, 'They’re all a part and parcel of the game. Ifs the game of Anglo-Saxons, It's the hard old stuff, It's the horror of the timid and the tame. And it calls for men of daring and of fibre tough, Who arc worthy of a chance to play the game. Razzle ’em, dazzle ’em, never twice the same, Keep your wits a-working hard, And play the game. Seventy-two BASKETBALL The call for basketball men was enthusiastically answered by about seventy- five candidates for the varsity and second teams. Four letter men answered the call; three seniors—Bill Dmitras, Harold W egner, and Lee Fredrickson—and one junior, Ernie Pease. In the course of the first few weeks, Fritz W’eidner, an- other senior, made the coach notice him by his steady, consistent basketball play- ing. He soon had a berth on the first ten. Coach Leitzman made a big find in one of his gym classes in the persons of Dutch Hilgendorf, Kenny Young, Rudy Gnatt, George Boyd and W’obbv Hahn. All of these fellows had played on second teams before except Gnatt, but had never shown even a semblance of the basketball ability they were showing this year. The coach worked these small, clever fellows into the lineup with the older, more experienced letter men. A first five could not be found at first who worked with anv degree of consis- tency. However, after a few weeks the coach had Young and Hilgendorf work- ing as forwards, with Pease at center, and Wegner and Gnatt, guards. The other five of Dmitras, Weidner, Hahn, Fredrickson and Boyd were just about on a par with this team, which contributed greatly to our success. We twice defeated Michigan City without much trouble, and as more balm to our spirits, we overwhelmingly defeated them in the tournament, shutting them ofi without a basket. 'Flic Sheers suffered 10 defeats and won 9 games. Many of these were lost only after a heart-breaking struggle. Probably their best games of the season were the 26-24 defeat by Horace Mann, and the decisive 37-24 victory over the highly touted East Chicago quintet, which was occupying second place in the Conference standing. The Slicercttes, the able helpers of the varsity, had an unusually good sea- son, besides assisting the varsity. Scvc� ty-t!� r«re LEE FREDRICKSON—Senior [Forward | Lee had had one year's experience previously. He had a great deal of fighting spirit and could be de- pended upon to start a rally if the team fell behind. WILLIAM DMITRAS—Senior [Guard ] Bill, with his experience from last year, was a very valuable cog in the Orange and Black machine. He was a consistent point getter for a guard, but he could play for- ward quite as well, which he often did. Bill was elected honorary captain. WILBUR HAHN—Senior [Center] Wobby was an excellent scoring center. He was fast and shifty, having the quali- a forward and center made him a man to guard. FR ED WEI DN ER—Senior f Forward ] Fritz was a clever dribbler and showed much spirit, which made him a valuable addition to the team. Ilis great threat was his ability to dribble around opposing guards for a short shot. GEORGE BOYD—Junior [Guard ] In Boyd’s first year on the varsity he developed into a very capable guard. His stick-to-it-iveness, coupled with his ability to take the ball off the opposing backboard, should make Boyd a valuable asset to next year’s team. Seventy-four RUDOLPH GN ATT—Freshman [Guard ] Rudy had the distinction of being the only Freshman on the varsity. He was speed and cleverness personified. La- Porte High school expects much from him in the next three years. KENNETH YOUNG—Junior [ Forward ] This little half-pint forward was certainly a full measure when he got upon the basketball floor. Kenny was a thorn in the side of the other team’s defense. Besides being high scorer of the Slicer team, he was also chosen on the second all-Conference team. CLARENCE HILGENDORF—Junior [ Forward ] Dutch’s ability to intercept passes baf- fled the other team’s offense considerably. Some uncanny intuition always kept Dutch wherever the ball was. He always managed to get points, no matter what the opposi- tion might be. HAROLD W EGN E R—Senior [Guard] Harold was the coach’s “right hand man” and as act- ing captain for the season, showed a remarkable ability for handling the other play- ers, and for good all-around basketball. Wegner and Young were the only players who saw action in every game. ERNEST PEASE—Junior [Center] Although Ernie was listed on the score book as a guard, he ran center all season. He always instilled the pepper in the team, for bis Pease spirit was not lacking. An injury to his hand kept Ernie out of sev- eral games; nevertheless, he was third high as scorer for the season. L ( Seventy-five TOP ROW Don Manslleld. Allan I.arson. Coach A. T. K rider. Arthur Sami. Ray Carr Ison. BOTTOM ROW -Bol� Punskv. Walter Blaiula. Homer Fitzpatrick, Vie Bell. Charles Kwait, Bob Heider, Walt Bell. RESERVE BASKETBALL All hail to the Sliccrcucs, that worthy team, which hung up an enviable record in spite of constant shifting and changing. The second team suffered only two losses during the season while they defeated some of the best reserve teams in Northern Indiana. The only reserve teams who were able to best them were I'roebel and hmerson. Seventy-six RESERVE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE LaP. Opp. December 15—Horace Mann_________________27 8 January 4—Emerson Reserves_____________ 16 30 January 11 Plymouth Reserves ___________31 11 January 18—Michigan City Reserves-------25 13 January 25—South Rend Reserves__________37 10 February 1—Valparaiso Reserves--------- 16 12 February 2—Rolling Prairie Varsity----- 27 26 February 8—Mishawaka Reserves___________38 10 February 16—Michigan City Reserves------20 18 February 22—Rolling Prairie Varsity____ 36 30 December 8—Frocbel Reserves------------ 19 25 Seventy•seven Rochester 25 NON EMBER 28 LaPorte 21 After only a short period of practice, the Slicers faced die strong Rochester quintet in the opening game of the season. The Rochester five had already participated in two games; consequently they started hostilities immediately. The score ran up to 8-0 against the Slicers before the Orange and Black machine began to function properly. From then on it was anybody’s ball game but it finally ended in a 25 to 21 win for Rochester. Elkhart IS DECEMBER 7 LaPorte 31 The first conference game turned out to be an easy victory for LaPorte. Elkhart, fresh from the football field, committed many fouls and likewise did not display any over- abundance of basketball ability, as was to be expected so early in the season. The coach was able to try out much new material in an attempt to find out “who’s who.” Eroebel 44 DECEMBER 8 LaPorte 36 Froebel’s “foreign legion” overwhelmed the Slicers in the Gary memorial gym. Again the Slicers could not get started, and at one point in the first half were 25 points behind. In the second half, llahn. Young and Hilgcndorf rushed the attack and were rapidly drawing up to Froebel, but it was too late. Nappanee 30 DECEMBER 14 LaPorte 39 'Flic Slicers took their second conference scalp from Nappanee. 'The game was hard fought, and the Slicers were trailing the Naps during the first half. The officiating was not the best in the world, and both Wegner and Dmitras, La Porte’s guards, were put out on fouls, llahn worked well on offense. Horace Mann 26 DECEMBER 15 LaPorte 24 'Flic highly-touted Horace Mann team almost slipped a cog when they came to La- Porte; almost, but not quite. The hectic struggle finally terminated in a win for the Horsemen when Aubuchon, a Gary guard, slipped in a lucky long shot with about 30 seconds to go, when the score was knotted at 24 all. Hammond 44 DECEMBER 21 LaPorte 35 Playing on Hammond’s small floor, which handicapped them in some measure, the LaPorte netters dropped a listless, uninteresting game to Hammond. Very few specta- tors witnessed the game, because of the small size of the gym. Emerson 46 JANUARY 4 LaPorte 28 'This game was the exact replica of the Froebel game. The Slicers got off to a good start, but after about 10 minutes the whole team let down and allowed the Norsemen not only to overcome the lead, but to keep on piling up the score on the discouraged Slicers until it reached 46-28. Goshen 48 JANUARY 5 LaPorte 34 “Bunk” Williams and his running-mate, Ryle, assisted by a few other basketball players from Goshen, showered the Slicers with basket after basket and eventually humili- ated the LaPorteans with the score, 48-34. The game was fairly close at first, but as soon as the Redskins started hitting the bucket the gradually stepped away from the hard-figluing Slicers. Seventy-eight A new La Porte combination greeted the eyes of the La Porte fans when the Plym- outh team visited La Porte. The revamped line-up was due to the suspension of three Sheer regulars for violating training rules. Nevertheless, the Slicer five “went to town” and downed the Pilgrims after a hard struggle. South Bend 29 JANUARY 12 LaPorte 33 This was the first game in which only five men were used throughout, but the Slicer five was on its toes and substitutions were unnecessary. They were masters of every sit- uation and had scored 10 points before the Bears even scored. Michigan City 34 JANUARY 18 LaPorte 42 A good crowd was assembled at the “Barn to see the Orange and Black net artists push down the Michigan City opposition. It was La Porte’s night; although the first half was battled on about equal terms, the Slicers could not be denied, and steadily pushed their way to a victory. It was largely due to the deadly sniping of Hirschman, Michigan City forward, that the Red Devils were kept in the running at all. Logans port 49 JANUARY 19 LaPorte 22 The silk-clad Loganberries socked them in from every angle and showed how they play basketball “down state.” When the game was over the weary scorers announced V) for Logansport, 22 for LaPorte. ’XufT said. South Bend 27 JANUARY 25 LaPorte 14 The South Bend Bears employed a slow style of game to defeat the Slicers. The great thing lacking in the LaPorte line-up was a player with the ability to hit the basket consistently. It was a discouraging exhibition. Fort Wayne N. S. 24 JANUARY 26 LaPorte 34 The Slicers triumphed over Fort Wayne in a rough struggle. The LaPortcans had the game fairly well in hand throughout, and were in the lead all the time by some mar- gin, however slight. The officiating was done by two Fort Wayne men, “and how.” Valparaiso 32 FEBRUARY 1 LaPorte 31 The game at Yalpo was a hard one to lose as the Slicers led, 30-27, with a little over a minute to go, and a lucky one-hand shot by LcCompte, Yalpo forward, put the game “on ice” after Kdingcr had tied the count with an under-basket shot. It was a well played contest. Mishawaka 18 FEBRUARY 8 LaPorte 42 Coming here with a long, string of defeats, the Maroons added another to their collection. The Slicers had started to play the basketball they were capable of and Mish- awaka did not have a chance after the first few minutes of play. Towards the end of the game the “subs” were sent in. and they kept up the scoring spree, ending the game with a 42-18 score. Seventy-nine FEBRI WRY 15 LaPorte 37 Whiting 40 Giving no alibis, the Slicers lost a hard-fought game to the Whiting Oilers on Whit- ing’s short floor. The game was well-played throughout. La Porte was well in the lead in the first five minutes of play, but the Oilers were never headed off after they got the lead, although the Slicers threatened at all times. The score. 40-37, indicates just how close the game was. Michigan City 15 FEBRUARY 16 LaPorte 33 By a margin beyond even the most ardent fans’ expectations LaPorte for the second time showed its superiority over the Harbor City crew, winning easily, 33-15. La Porte’s guarding was exceptional, giving the Red Devils only a few shots during the whole game. The half ended 16-1. East Chicago 24 FEBRUARY 22 LaPorte 37 Led by a pair of dark forwards. East Chicago came to LaPorte with an idea of add- ing another victim to its long chain. They were sadly disillusioned, however, the chief causes being the guarding of Wegner and Gnatt, who held the pair of negro forwards to very few shots, while Young and Hilgcndorf were piling up points on the East Chicago guards. It was a sweet victory for LaPorte, more so because of the wide margin of vic- tory. The final score was 37-24. Eighty TOURNAMENTS Sectional Tournament The 1. II. S. A. A. officials “sprung quite a surprise” when they, ruled the sectional would be held in the Michigan City Barn instead of the L. I gvm. which is much more adequate in every respect. Nevertheless, the fighting Slicers were in no, way daunted, but proceeded to go over to Michigan City and wipe out all opposition. The two deadly rivals were in separate brackets as usual, but while La Porte-was sailing through the tournament with little opposition, the Red Devils were strained to their utmost to get even to the finals. The Slicers easily triumphed over Union Township in the morning game, 35-16. The next team to oppose them was Westvillc. The tall county lads were no match for the Orange and Black basketcers, but they died lighting. 'The score was 27-7. In the finals against Michigan City the Slicers accomplished a wonderful feat, that of shutting out the Red Devils without a basket. The final score was 33-9. It was the first time a La Porte team has scored over 30 points against a Michigan City team in a sectional tournament. Regional Tournament The Slicers were all “pepped up and raring to go” after overwhelmingly defeating Michigan City in the Sectional Tournament. The Regional was again held at the Gan Memorial gym, and the opening game found the confident Slicers intending to sweep all opposition before them as they faced the unknown Brook quintet in the opening game. But what a fall was there, my countrymen! It seemed practically impossible to stop the uncanny long shooting of the Brook outfit w Inch made about eight out of eleven goals from the field. 'The end of the game found the Slicers trailing, 23-16. Horace Mann was victorious in the final game and won the right to compete in the state tournament. 'The Horsemen made a very creditable showing and were defeated in the semi-finals by Frankfort who became State Champs. 'This is the best showing a Northern Indiana team has ever made and shows that our basketball is now becoming on a par with that of Southern ball. TOP ROW'—-Conch S. H. I.citzmsm. Walter Malvsiak. Allan I.arson. Romani Burgan. Stanley Leonard, Clu ster Malvsiak. Stanley Golueh. Albert Gierk . J. M. French. BOTTOM ROW -Donald Keenan. Kenneth Raker. Joe CJforkey. Mike Stepanik, Rill Dm liras. Walter Bell, Clarence Milgendorf, Raymond Garrison. BASEBALL The call for baseball candidates was answered by twenty-five eager aspirants, many of whom were letter men from last year. The battery of Dmitras and Stepanik still re- mained intact, and with this as foundation to build upon. Coach Lcitzman soon weeded out weaker material and rounded his team into shape. Me soon had Garrison at first, Keenan and Leonard at second, llilgendorf at short, and Baker at third. Golueh, Malv- siak and Obbic Gierke held down the field positions creditably, while Joe Gierkcv was used as a relief hurlcr. The schedule is a follows: April 19—South Bend 10; L. P., 2. April 23—Plymouth, 0; L. P., 7. April 2(5—Goshen, 2; L. P., 9. April 30—Nappanee, 2; L. P., 3. May 3—Mishawaka, Forfeit. May 7—Michigan City, 0; L. P., 7. May 14—South Bend May 17—Plymouth May 21—Goshen May 24 -Nappanee Eighty-two TOR ROW Wl'liam Howell. Kenneth Haiulley. Fr. d Wcidncr. Hill Dmitras. Victor Hell. Lee Frodrlck- smi. Joe Oierkey. Harold Wegner. Wilfred Harrow. Frank Flentye. Richard Russell. Donald Wilhelm. RoTTd.M ROW I,lord Johnson. Oalen Stitcs. Norman Duke. Homer Fitzpatilek. Finest I Vase. Robert 1’Husky, Donald Mansfield. Walter Kowaley.yk. Hill Angeledes. Waller Mal.vsiak. Coach A. T. Krider. TRACK The spring of ’29 found much new material and some letter men working out for a position on the track teams. The checking up of the material showed a lacking of real stars. Last year’s letter men who were back were Bell, Dmitras, Joe Gierkey, and Fred- rickson. New letter men for this year are F itzpatrick, Wegner and Punsky. The Sheers were a poor third in a triangular meet with South Bend and Elkhart. They were nosed out of the annual triangular meet with Michigan City and Mishawaka by one point, and took fourth in the pentangular meet held at La Porte. The remaining schedule included the Conference meet at Elkhart, the Sectional at South Bend, and the State for those who placed in the Sectional. Eighty-three STANDING John Viuulewalkcr, Mikewthyinlk. Bouvn Howell. I.ouls Ituucli. Vi i It or Malysiak. Pain-utiPliop. Charles Main- land. ICIwyn Carter. SITTING I .a wroneo Harp:. Francis Ora«w. Donald Hastings. Morlyn Compton. Adam Kuk, Jaim « Uunberson. Antone Mayer. r WRESTLING The wrestling season for LaPorie High School was very short this year. The grapplcrs participated in four matches, winning two of these. They bested Elk- hart and Michigan City, but were twice defeated by South Bend. The La Porte matmen took third in the Conference matches which were won by South Bend. Stcpanik won the Conference heavyweight title and Malysiak was runner-up in the 165 pound class. These two fellows won the right to compete at the state matches. W alter .Malysiak. a Junior, won first place at the state in the 155 pound class. Walt is a hard, conscien- tious worker and well deserved this great honor. His teammate, Mike Stcpanik, won third in the heavy- weight class. Eighty-four TENNIS STANDING: Kenneth Iioovor. Homer Fitzpatrick, Harold Wegner. Robert Punsk.v. SITTING- Richard Havcrly, Arthur Sand. Herbert Zeldon. GOLF TOP ROW—Wilbur Ifkowitsch. Wilfred Harrow. Bob Berger. Bernard Martin. Henry Ross. Fred Weidner. BOTTOM ROW—Bob Henoch. Kenny Young. Albuyj Jt'kowItsch. Eighty-five Miss Edith Olson has been coach of girls’ athletics for the past five years, and dur- ing these years she has done extensive work in the athletic field and taken charge of many tournaments. This year early in the fall hockey teams were organized for the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. All of the teams showed a fine exhibition of clean and fast playing. Hockey affords more healthful recreation than any other sport as it is played out in the open, thereby giving the girls a more stimulating form of exercise and enjoyment. It is a game of endurance, and conservation of energy and control. All girls athletically inclined heard the call for basketball early in the winter. It was a long winter full of many interesting preparatory games. W hen at last the time came for the tournament there was much excitement as every team had a “fighting good” chance. The Sophomores were very strong and fast, the Juniors were large and danger- ous, and the Freshmen—well, no one can ever tell about a Freshman, and the Seniors were last year’s “runners-up.” It was a great tourney; every game was interesting, the final game being played by the Seniors and Sophomores. The game was all of a dollar’s worth but the admission was free. In the first quarter the Seniors had the Sophs, 8-3. During the second quarter the Sophs crept up gently but firmly and by the half the Seniors led by only one point. The second half was some- what slower, more time being taken for shots. During the third quarter the Sophs had the Seniors in by one basket, then in the last few minutes of play the Seniors nosed out their younger opponents, and when the final whistle blew, were ahead three baskets. 'Fhe winning Seniors a jolly time. were feted at a party given in the Girls’ Gym and all enjoyed M RY k. BETTLES. F.iglity-six SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM STANDING Frances Thennis, Florence Glnther. Jane Jack. Mary K. Hetties. Elaine Kenna, Ethel Brooks. Pauline Burkert. KNEELING -Helen Taylor. Ruth Andrew. Lein Carroll. Mary Scharf. JUNIOR HOCKEY TEAM STANDING Maona Quinn. Helen Decker. Mary Jane Schumacher. Marilouise Lundgren. Rachel Lar- son. Hazel Wegner, Bcrnadine Smith. K NICK LING Dorothy Cummings, Doris Dunham. Marjorie Wilk, I.aVerne Rarnard. Edna Oman. Au- gusta Ploehn. Marion Rasmussen. Eighty-seven SOPHOMORE HOCKEY TEAM STAN I IN : Phyllis I.ltth-ton, Kwlyn Carlson. Dorothy Moore, Sherry Krehllor. .Marjorie l, ,Itesche. KN'KHUN't:—Lorraine Kssllng, Dorothy Bowen, Phoebe l.onn. Dorothy Hassell, Sadie Jam Grnvor. Eighty-eight SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Paulino tturkert, France Thennis. Mary K. Betties. Helen Docker, Florence Rcebs. Lola Carroll. JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM TOP ROW—Ruth Zahrt. Itaohol Larson. Marlloulse Lundgren. Doris Dunham. Mary Jane Schumacher. BOTTOM ROW Bornadine Smith. Myrtle Klein. Dorothy Moore. Eighty-nine SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM Phoebo I.onn. Ruth Bradford, Phyllis Littleton, Florence Neblung. Juliana Mllzarek, Dorothy Mainland. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM back ROW -Marclle Zedeck, Hazel Stewart, Helen Keller, I.oulse Farghor, Kleanor Downey. Dorine Stoel. FRONT ROW Mamie Oorlaslci. Kvelyn Rltti-nhonse. Jean Mal.vsiak. Ninety mmm Arthritic Lawrence Folk Ethel Pease Miss Anderson Mildred Phillips Harold Wegner Ediior-in-Chlef Associate Editor Faculty Advisor Associate Editor Associate Editor altr tzl-|Jr Jt is the wish of the staff that the students and friends of the school will enjoy this book as much as the staff en- joyed assembling it. To Miss Decrhake, who was our advisor from December to the middle of April, while Miss Anderson was acting principal, we wish to express our sincere thanks for her valuable aid and untiring efforts. We hope that those Patrons who have helped make this book possible will realize our sincere gratitude for the fi- nancial support they have given. TOP ROW-—Earl Ramp. Helen Taylor, Calendar and Humor; Julie Taylor, Art; Donald Wilhelm, Ac- tivities. MIDDLE ROW—Jane Jack. Activities; Mary K. Betties. Girls’ Athletics; Lester Glerkey, Lois Swift, Snapshots. BOTTOM ROW—Doris Dunham. Junior Representative: Gertrude Mahler, Sophomore Representative; Burr Hupp, Freshman Representative. Ninety-four STANDING ltol Punsky, M. K. Hyde. M. A. Seaman. S. P. Sears. It. M. Andrew. Harold Wegner. SITTING S. II. Ixdtssmnn, K. H. Thompson. A. V. Anderson. J. M. French. Inarii of (Emitnil The Board of Control was organized in the High School in 1925 for the purpose of supervising the expenditure of the money earned through the various activities of the High School, and also for the purpose of providing funds for the carrying on of our High School activities which do not support themselves. This Board is composed of the principal of the High School, six teachers and the presidents of the Junior and Senior classes. 'Flic teachers who serve on the Board arc ap- pointed by the principal at the beginning of each school year. The Board has fenced Kiwanis field which cost 1,100 and also helped in the con- struction of the field house at Kiwanis field to the extent of 1,500. No money from tax- ation is spent by the Board of Control, but the money used by them is that which is earned by the High School activities, such as athletics, plays, etc. The Board of Control as an organization is to be commended for the way in which it has made the various non-supporting activities of the High School possible. Ninety-five SITTING—Francos Sampson. Russell Tnylor. Miss Thompson. Donald Wilhelm. Edith Stroud. STANDING Chester Dubln-rt. Philip Childs. Ilaskell 1-Tancls. Huron Henderson. DEBATE The LaPortc High School debating season opened with the Michigan City debate, which proved fatal to the negatives composed of Edith Stroud, Haskell Francis, and Hur- on Henderson, captain; but was a crowning victory for the affirmative—Russell Taylor, Frances Sampson and Donald Wilhelm, captain. The alternates for the teams were Chester Dubbcrt and Philip Childs, respecti vely. 'Flic question used this year was—Resolved: That the United States should adopt a hands-off policy in Nicaragua. The debating calendar was as follows: Michigan City vs. LaPortc, March 8—La Porte affirmatives, victors. Hammond vs. La Porte, March 11—Hammond negatives and affirmatives, victors. East Chicago vs. LaPorte, March 26—LaPortc negatives, unanimous victors. In spite of the fact that the LaPorte teams under the direction of their coach, Miss Eva Thompson, have not had many victories, they have enjoyed a good season. The fact that they captured one vote every time that they lost shows that the contests have been close. 'They scored in all, 9 out of a possible 18 votes. Edith Stroud won second place in the county in the Public Discussion League con- test. Huron Henderson won second place in the county in the National Oratorical contest. EDI TH S TROUD. .Ninety-six '-e FIRST ROW Kin I iu Keiina. Helen Swanson. Kthel Feast . Bernice Ribordy. Valerie Thomas. Lois Swift. Helen Jones, .Mildred Fhilll| s. .Marian Allen. Virginia Raehor. Doris Dnnham. SKt’ON’l) ROW -Ruth Andrew. Catherine Heise, Rernadine Smith, Mildred Lewis. Henrietta New, Mary K. Mettles. Marion Rasmussen. Dorothy Russell. Florence Ginther. THIRD ROW Julie Taylor. Kdwlnna Thatcher. Kdna Oman. Dorothy Hoover. Marilouise I.undgrcn. Mary K. Fitzsimmons. Marie Sullivan. Fhoelu I.onn. Frances Kelly. Sherry Kreidler. Dorothy Moore. FOI'RTH ROW -Louise Kherenmann. Virginia Ordung. Ruth Hacker. LaVon Goeltzcnleuehter. Margaret Anders. Hernice Khmke. Helen Taylor. Florence Palm. Hemic Hoover. Kvelyn Myers. Helen Hlelil. Marian Hull. FIFTH ROW Jeannette ('audit . Mary Jane Schumacher. Mary Leahy. Beatrice Ilaverly. Dorothy Slater. Farline Rlhhe. Kvelyn Carlson. Helen Richter. Margaret Hlgham. Marjory Greene. Grace I ange. SIXTH ROW—Hernarda Wade. Germaine Robertson. La Verne Bernard. Phyllis Littleton. Mahala West. Hernice Johnson. Blanche Baker. Helen Morrison. Virginia Brown. Marjory Wilk. a lpha Hounds. Mary Louise Aldrich. SKVKNTI! ROW ..Elizabeth Petri. Agnes Williams. Annis Reinhart. Jeannette Ordung. Manna Quinn. Ada MeCarver. Kdith Stroud. Marguerite Stock Valerie Pillnian. GIRL RESERVES This year we feel that the Girl Reserve Club has really shown itself a useful and bene- ficial organization. The projects, activities, and the large increase in membership, reveal that there was an unusual interest taken in it, and that every member did her best in all the undertakings. The projects of the club included a large scope of activities. A Girl Reserve dance was given for all the members and their boy friends at the High School gymnasium. Phalen’s orchestra furnished the music. Refreshments were served and everybody enjoyed the party. At -Christmas time a party was given at the Methodist church lor poor little girls in La- Porte, who seldom can attend parties or have much enjoyment. Each member invited a lit- tle girl and bought her a Christmas gift. Two flower sales were held; one in October and one in May for the Spanish-American War Veterans. Both proved to be greatly appreciated by the Red Cross. In November we had the formal and informal initiations for 50 new members. This made the club the largest it has ever been. The new members immediately entered into the spirit of the club and showed their willingness to help. A Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet was held in May in conjunction with the Girl Scouts and the Camp Fire Girls. It was held at the Masonic Temple and was well attended. Another thing that the club has for its honor this year, was the sending of a member to the Girl Reserve Conference at Camp Gray, Saugatuck, Michigan. Mildred Phillips at- tended and received many valuable ideas and suggestions to aid in the work and activities of the club. Every month a club supper was held at the “Y.” These suppers were always well at- tended. Programs were arranged for entertainment. The officers of the Girl Reserves, to whom much of the success of the club is due, were: Mildred Phillips, president; Ethel Pease, vice-president; Bernice Ribordy, secretary; Helen Jones, treasurer. The chairmen of the various committees were: Doris Dunham, social; Valerie Thomas, service; and Virginia Raehor, Program. The sponsors were Miss Helen Moffett and Miss Betty Jenson. Ninety-seven STANDING—Florence WVIdner. Marie Blolim. Mary Helen Brockman. Dorothy Bowen. I.ueile Procter. Florenee .Wbhtng. Charlotte I.Illy. Annettn Strnss. Rosetta Stahnnr. I.ney M ( 'askell. A lifeline l.nm- iKM'son. I.aura I.otter. Bernice l.uebker. Jeanette Slosarz. Marjorie Zaeh. Gladys Wbrner. 4-H CLUB The 4-H Club has been a school activity for a number of years, but the summer of 1928 was the most successful of any. Kighty-three girls were enrolled and seventy-one girls finished their work. The girls in High School who did outstanding work and who won awards arc as follows: Annctta Struss—First prize in first year sewing; (trip to Purdue.) Genevieve Serafin—Trip to Purdue. Rosetta Stahmer—Second prize in second year sewing. Lucille Procter—Third prize in third year sewing. Lucy McCaskell—Fifth prize in third year sewing. Florence Xcblung—Fourth prize in fourth year sewing. 'Flic officers of the club were: Bernice Lucbkcr, president; Laura Mae Lottcr, sec- retary; Majorie Zach, song and yell leader. Ninety-eight STANDING I ouise Kaiglu-r. Klorenoc Rnlrn. Hob HeUlur. Mnijorlc I.eReschc. Virginia Hi own. SITTING Harley Hair. Hazel Wegner. Karl Ramp. Mai el Hear. Klaine Keiina. Maxine Hay. Hon Hertz. Kthel Pease. Wesley Ross. THE JUNIOR RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross Council, organized last year for the purpose of fostering a spirit of “service” in the High School, continued its work this year with the same council members except for the addition of two incoming Freshmen to fill the places of the two graduating Seniors. Ethel Pease Elaine Kenna Hazel Wegner Elorencc Palm Virginia Brown Marjorie LcRcschc Maxine Ray Milo Classman MEMBERS Earl Ramp Robert H cider Ben Bort . Harley Bair Wesley Ross William Duke Louise Farghcr Mabel Bear ’The Council took charge of the annual Red Cross membership drive in the High School. An assembly program was given to stimulate further interest in the work of the Red Cross. A banner was awarded to the class donating the highest average amount per capita. The flag, which was won by the Freshmen, was then placed in the trophy case for the remainder of the year. Delegates attended the two meetings of the County Junior Red Cross Council held in I.aPortc November 2nd and February 9th. hollowing each meeting, a written report of proceedings in newspaper form was preoared by the High Scluxil delegates, mimeo- graphed, and distributed to all the schools of the county. 'Flic Faculty Committee is composed of Miss Andrew, Miss Olson, and Miss John- son. who act as advisors to die Council. Ninety-nine The Music Department has had a very successful year, under the direction of Mrs. Lola R. Vawter and Forrest E. Albert. The instruments added to the department include the pur- chase of a new Victrola, the largest and best kind regularly made, the English horn, a bas- soon, and a French horn. The activities of the department include the staging of a successful operetta, “Lclawala,” the presentation of the first May Music Festival, and other activities of the separate organizations. All of the Glee Clubs have been active this year and a high grade of music has been studied. The clubs sent some twenty-one students in all to the North Central District chorus at South Bend and to the All-State chorus at Indianapolis. The students who represented the local High School at either of these places are Virginia Ramsey, Lois Depert, Zelpha Bounds, Irma Anderson, Helen Taylor, Regina Abele. Erma Brust, Grace Lange, Norma Finton, Oda Rem- mert, Chester Dubbert, Don McCarty, Elvin Shaw, Forrest Thompson, Duane Duzan, Ernes: Lanois, Earl Petering, Earl Diedrich, Sharon DeHaan, Arnold Carter, and Melvin Scharf. The combined clyVs sang during the Dedication Program at the Methodist Church. At the May Music Festival the combined clubs sang again, and their usual, fine work at the Bacca- laureate Service was yoticeable. The Girls' Glee Club, under Mrs. Vawter, sang at the Christmas Carol Program and again at Girls’ Night during Music Week. This Organization is one of the oldest in the Music De- partment, and seems to improve with age. The Boys’ Glee Club, under Mr. Albert, sang at the Christmas Carol Program and on the Boys’ Night Program of Music Week. The Concert Glee Club, directed by Mr. Albert sang on the High School program at the Red Cross Convention, and on the Mpsic Week and May Festi- val programs. The most notable efforts of the High School Orchestra are made at the dramatic produc- tions of the year which are staged in the auditorium. The group also featured at the Com- mencement Exercises. They played at the Music Festival, and placed 3rd in the Orchestra Contest at Gary. Eighteen members were sent to the North -Central District Orchestra at South Bend. The High School Band, of forty instruments under Mr. Albert, made its most noticed appearances at the athletic contests during the year. lit furnished the music for the May parade of the grade school children and played at the May Music Festival. Daniel Peterson was sent to the All-State Band at Indianapolis. The ba J also played in the band contest at Gary where they did not place. The theory, harmony and piano classes, new courses successful beyond the expectations of the sponsors of th cities in the state to adopt these clases for credit. The Junior Amateur Musical club has enjoyed The club has made considerable progress under Wegner, president, and Helen Decker, secretar ieh were taught by Mr. Albert, were ptuse. La Porte was one of the first tbgr programs than in former years, able direction of the officers, Hazel GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB TOP ROW Dorothy Loo. Jessie Dreiner. Irma Anderson. Zelpha Rounds. Louise Farghor. Dorothy Rotzoan. Helen Hieh'. Jane Lindborg. Evelyn Myers. Mary Leahy. Bernice Hoover. Norma Kin ton. Virginia Ordung. Ruth Cook. SECOND ROW Helen Davis. Carol Norris. Oda Rennert. Helen Taylor. Mabel Bear. Lois Depert. Margaret Hedstrom. Edna Jackson. Alice Trost. NVillo Blaney. Adeline Spier. Erma Brust. Gertrude Carter. Rosetta Stahmer. Katherine Duker. THIRD ROW -Margaret Wendt. Dorine Stoel. Marjory Green, Regina Abele. Grace Lange. Marguerite Stool. Mrs. Vawter, Virginia Ramsey. Jeanette Slosarz, Norma Krenzke. Joyce Heald, Glendora McKinley, Ruth Goldberg. One Hundred The High School was represented in the music achievement contest by a team composed of Irving Camerer, Daniel Peterson, and Lucille Andreano. The team participated in the County Contest at LaPorte and won second place in the District Contest at Knox. In this contest Irving Camerer made a perfect score. Grace Elizabeth Kenny, a special student in the theory and harmony classes has attracted considerable attention by her work in original composition. She on honorable mention in the District Contest sponsored by the Federation of Music CJubs in conference at South Bend. BOYS' GLEE CLUB TOP HOW.—Duane Duzan, Charles Horst. Howard Swanson. Sharon Dellaan, William Gramlhols, Victor Boll. Robert MeCarty, Bari Diedrich. Howard Punsky. I.loyd Johnson. MIDDI.K HOW -Arnold Carter, Russell Singleton. John Gierkoy. Arnold Ulanov. Howard Bolen. Robert Berger. Arthur Russell. Robert Lambert. Bldon Scott. Peter Kara. BOTTOM ROW- Herbert Zelden. Melvin Seharf. Wallace Hauschikl. Karl Petering, Mr. Albert. Chester Dubbert. Donald McCarty. Richard Burg. Roy Dunifon. Not in picture: Klvln Shaw and Lawrence Folk. BOYS' CONCERT GLEE CLUB STANDING—Donld McCarty. Bail Diedrich. SKATBD—Melvin Seharf. Arnold Carter. Bn Bldon Scott. Albert. Wallace Hnuschild, Duane Duzan. One Hundred One ORCI IKS I RA Joseph Liana Howard Rlankschcln Jessie Tripp Joseph Legner Lucille Andreano Charles Hein Dorothy Hay Eleanor Downey Marian Shields Hazel Wegner Harriet Wegner Jessie Drelner Helen Davis Edward I.evenhagen Virgil Day John Littleton Grace Lange Marguerite Stoel Bertha McCarver Dorothy Moore Hath Krause Arthur Guyer Mildred Lewis Harvey Moore Fred Cory Jerome Gaekle Daniel Peterson Paul Swenkoski Mary Louise Decker Bernice Ehmke Bernice Hoover Evelyn Myers Burr Hupp Irving Camerer Eldon Scott John Earl I Do Von Laymon Donald McCarthy Foster Good Lyle Glossenger Virginia Ramsey Walter Blohm John Borg Charles Burst Robert Bowman Walter Cockrell Charles Conrad Fred Cory Warren Daniels Phillip Davis BAND Virgil Day Duane Duzan John Earl I Bernice Ehmke Raymond Felly Jerome Gaekle Ia?e Goff Foster Good William Granzow Arthur Guyer Bernice Hoover Alfred Kessler John Klagstad Joe Legner Ed wj i rd Levon ha gen John Little.ton Donald McCarty Harvey Moore Alfred Munzcl Evelyn Myers Charles Peterson Daniel Peterson Wesley Ross Eldon Scott Donald Sen sow Benjamin Smith One Hundred Two OPERETTA CAST OF CHARACTERS Wokomis, Chief of Oniahgahrahs----- Wallace Hauschild Klolowar, his son______________________________________________ Donald McCarty Lelawala, his daughter -----------------------------------------------------Grace Lange Marpeetopah, medicine man ---------------------------------- Forrest Thompson Hintola, grandmother of Lelawala _____________________ - Regina Abele Sowanas, lover of Lelawala __________________________________ ..Karl Diedrich Shungela, rejected lover of Lelawala ___ _____________ ________ — Duane Duzan Wacootay, Oniahgahrah brave .----------------------------------- Arnold Blaney Wanyeca, a romantic widow ___________________________________ ..Ruby Middleton Napanee, who loves Klolowar-------------------------------------- Willo Blaney Eagle Eye, a famous scout .. ____________________________________ Lawrence Folk Major Wallace,-Commandant of the fort _ Earl F. C. Petering Mabel, his daughter-------------------------------------------------Helen Taylor Captain Bliss, lover of Mabel -------------------------------- .Chester Dubbert Clarinda Bond, who admires the sergeant ..... — . Julia Taylor Sergeant Bilks, who admires himself----- Elvin Shaw Lord Tatler, foppish English lord ___________ .. ..Ernest Lanois Choruses—Indian Hunters, Indian Maidens, Colonial Maiden:?, and Soldiers. Minuet Dancers. On January 19, the combined Glee Clubs, accompanied by the High School Orches- tra. gave a very attractive production of the three-act operetta, “Lelawala” by Charles Wakefield Cadman. The music was directed by Mrs. Vawtcr with Mr. Albert as pianist, and the speaking parts were coached by Miss Young. The setting of the Operetta was Indian and Colonial of the eighteenth century. Appropriate costumes and stage settings were used. It was perhaps, the longest and most difficult stage production that the Glee Clubs have attempted, and it was done in a way that held the attention of the large crowd in attendance, throughout the three hours required for its performance. Other de- partments of the school assisted in the production—Miss Dunlap with stage settings, Miss Johnson with costumes, Miss Olson with dances, and Mr. Hyde as business manager. One Hundred Three SOCIAL EVENTS HIGH SCHOOL MIXER The students of the LaPortc High School enjoyed a series of very delightful social events during the school year, under the auspices of the Junior and Senior classes. The first of these events was the High School Mixer. During the three months of vacation the students do not have very much contact with each other, because of the widely different things they may do. Consequently when they return in the fall to begin another school year many friendships have to be renewed. In addition to this fact there arc always about one hundred and fifty Freshmen who arc new to the school. To start another year of activities in a social way, the Senior Class sponsored a Mixer to renew the relationships of the year before and also to form new ones. It proved to be a very successful dance and a large turnout of J'Tcshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, helped to make it a real Mixer. Punsky’s band furnished peppy music to add to the merrymaking. THANKSGIVING DANCE ’The Junior Class gave its annual Thanksgiving Dance on November 20 in the gym, with Bob Punsky’s orchestra furnishing the music. The decorations were, as usual, orange and black, and a group of cornstalks was placed in the center of the floor which added to the hazards of dancing. One of the features was a balloon dance. SENIOR SPRING DANCE W ith the coming of the invigorating Spring weather, the Seniors felt inspired to put on a bigger and better hop May 17. 'This hop materialized in the annual Spring Dance. The gym was decorated in the class colors, blue and gold, which supplied a pleasant atmosphere for the dance. As is usual at all High School affairs, everyone en- joyed a good time. THE JUNIOR PROM '1’he Junior Prom was given May 24, 1929, at the Masonic Temple. The decora- tions were in the form of a garden scene. The flowers were roses and snapdragons. The walls and the orchestra platform were decorated with lattice work. Entertainment—Play Characters— Evelyn Meyers Florence Palm Jack Bowes Edna Oman Kenneth Handley Howard Swan iolin Solo—Helen Decker Quartette. Toasts. Ben Bortz— -Toastmaster. Bob Punsky—Welcome. Response Harold Wegner. In Our Garden—Dorothy Hay. Solo—Miss Brown. Toast—AI r. Wet hcrow. One Hundred Four i S' r Xs s . Dfvcclii C. Dvorliake HazH M. Riown Pearl M. Young Rutli M. Andrew Dorothy M. Hoover DRAMA To the students interested in Dramatics, opportunity for practical stage experience is offered in various ways. Through the Operetta produced annually, members of the High School Glee Clubs demonstrate their histrionic as well as musical ability, while the Junior and Senior plays and the work of the Public Speaking Classes complete the pro- gram of Dramatics for the school. This year the Junior Play, “Captain Applejack,” directed by Miss Brown, assisted by Miss Andrew, was a particularly happy choice because of the interest of its plot and the variety of its pirate costumes and setting. The Senior Play, “The Truth About Blayds,” with its more serious and mature interest, gave excellent balance to the year's work. Miss Dcerhakc, assisted by Miss Hoover, directed. The Operetta, “Lelawala,” with its picturesque Indian setting and attractive Indian and Colonial costumes, in addition to the charm of the melodies, afforded entertainment of high order. As a part of the required work, the Public Speaking Classes under Miss Young study play presentation and character interpretation. Two one-act plays, “The Lotus Flower” and “Marrying Off Father,” were presented to the student body in morning as- sembly. The Freshmen and Sophomore Classes also contriubted their share in the presenta- tion of “Why the Chimes Rang” and “Sauce for the Goslings,” as class assembly pro- grams. One Unix Ire.! Five STANDING Dorothy M. Hoover. Kail Petering, Donald Wilhelm, Devetlu Deerhnke. SITTIXC Huron 1 b-ndersoii, I gin.-i Abole, Fklwinna Thatcher, Rlalin- Kenna. Until Andrew. SENIOR PLAY The Senior Class presented “The Truth About Blayds,” May 3, in the High School Auditorium. The plot of this play centers around the fact that Oliver Blayds, a great poet, makes the confession before he dies that all his poetry had been written by an- other man and that he only “passed it off as his own. Isobcl, his daughter and a born nurse, to whom he made the confession, thinks that all the wealth which Oliver Blayds gained by the poetry should be given away. Marion Blavds-Conway, his other daughter, has an innocent misunderstanding of everything while William Blavds-Conway, her husband and secretary to Oliver Blayds, offers many solutions to the problem. Septima Blavds-Conway and Oliver Blavds-Conway, the grandchildren of the great poet, add their ideas on the subject. At last romance triumphs over Isobel’s sentiment and she accepts her former lover. A. L. Roycc, one of the young writers who has been acting as advisor. The success of the play was largely due to the direction of Miss Dcveda Deer- hake: Miss Dorothy Hoover assisted her. A special portrait of Oliver Blayds, the poet, was painted by Mrs. John Winn, a well known La Porte artist. The cast of characters was as follows. Oliver Blayds ---------------------- Isobel Blayds _____________________ Marion Blayds-Comvay -------------- William Blayds-Comvay _____________ Septima Blayds-Comvay ------------- Oliver Blayds -Comvay -------------- A. Lb Royce_________________________ Parsons ____________________________ ----Ernest Lanois _____Regina Abele Elaine Kenna ..Donald Wilhelm Ruth Andrew .Huron Henderson Earl Petering Edwinna Thatcher The stage committee was: Jeannette Caudle, Chairman Richard Krause Allan Tate The publicity committee was: Philip Childs, Chairman The property committee was: Helen Jones, Chairman Mildred Phillips Ethel Brooks Valerie Thomas Edwinna Thatcher Luis Trost Mary K. Betties Ruth Matz Julia Taylor Ethel Pease Oik- Hundred Six JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Captain Applejack, by W alter Hacked, was presented March 22, 1929. The illus- trious family of Applejohn have kept intact their ancestral home for generations, until Ambrose, a bachelor of forty, was bored with the monotony of his well ordered life. He put the place up for sale and decided to go out in search of romance. Fate inter- vened; thieves came to rob the secret cupboard, and one of them posing as a Russian Princess awakened “love at first sight' in Ambrose. Then came the dream. Ambrose Applejohn was Applejack the pirate—bold, blustering—not a respectable bone in his body. Respectability was his goal. After this succession of hair raising episodes he was willing enough to have done with princesses and continue in his conservative mode of living. Poppy Fairc, his demure ward, became the girl of his dreams. Captain Applejack scored the biggest hit of any comedy presented since the Brown- Andrcw regime which started five years ago. The cast played to a capacity house whose reception of the comedy proved well enough that although all the world loves a lover it also loves a laugh. Captain Applejack Anna Valeska Aunt Agatha - Poppy Fa ire Borolsky ________ Horace Pengard _ Mrs. Pengard Jason ___________ Dennet ---------- Lush ------------ . -. _______Ben Bortz ..Marian Rasmussen _________Edith Stroud _________Dorothy Hay ____Wilbur Petering _________Robert Goers Mary K. Fitzsimmons ____Donald McCarty _ .Sharon DeHaan ......Alfred Munzel SKATKP Kail Miln. Roh.-rt Jackson. Stanh-v l. onard. STAN I INC A da in Kuk, John Mayor. TOP ROW Howard Wilcox. Frank Mlynskl. llarry Kraft. Chester Kanney. Donald Keene, Victor Slater. Willard I.lll.v. Harold Ralnl.r. FRONT ROW I. ster Raelunann. Kdward Craiisehow. Frederick Herker, Rayar Kastc. George licit. CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION A co-operative part-time school program is just what the word co-operative signifies, and the program is successful so long as the schools and industries realize that each has a definite job to do, but where each needs the advice and the suggestions of the other. 'The initial impulse that should lead to the establishment of Co-operative Education should arise from a desire on the part of school officials to promote the social and voca- tional betterment of a general education scheme and to be as closely associated with it as possible. The work done should measure up to the same standards set up by the High School, as well as those of the factories or industries with which it co-operates. It must train efficient workmen. Advantages to the Boy He learns a highly skilled trade. He is assured a job, if he makes good. He has a background for an engineering course. He is under two desirable types of supervision. It puts him in the real environment of the occupation. He develops manipulative skill. It increases, in many cases, the school life of the boy. It provides for desirable training in English, Civics, related Mathematics, related Drawing, related Science, etc. It provides the boy with an income of from 300 to 500 per year while receiving his training. Advantages to Industry He has the assistance of the school in selecting his apprentices. By this selection he will receive a higher grade boy. They learn easily. He gets a boy that has some high school training. It reduces the turnover. It will raise the levels of the trade. The cost of training is less. The Set-Up All the costs of instruction are paid for by the Board of Education. Industry and the shcools determine the scale of wages. The school year is 50 weeks, 25 in school and 25 in trade. Program Sophomore English Drafting Vocational Shop (3 hours) Junior English I . S. History Science (Applied) Drafting Factory English Drafting Vocational Shop English U. S. History Science (Applied) Drafting Factory One Hundred Nine dJalntktr IW' 'XsiS'L Sept. 4—School again. Freshies arrive in herds. Sept. 5- -Police called. Three Frcshics lost in halls. Sept. 6—Harold Wegner does his daily good turn lifting Eddie Young to the drinking fountain. Sept. 10—Second week of school starts and nobody’s learned anything yet. Sept. II -The football team looks good. Lookout. Rochester! Sept. 12 -The boys’ cooking class parade around in their new aprons. Sept. 13—Miss Olson takes new girls out to kiwanis Field and shows them how to swing a mean hockey stick. Sept. 1-1—A safety pin finds lodging in a poached egg. 1 Pease condemned. Rochester tomorrow. Sept. 17—Myron Cory has to tackle rt Sand twice to get him all the way down. Sept. 18—Glee Clubs start practicing for South Bend meeting. Sept. 19—It was a swell game, and oh, if La Porte had only got a break! And what a crowd! Sept. 20—Flections today. The lucky—or unlucky—ones for the Seniors were Harold Wegner, Lee Fredrickson, Bill Dmitras and Fritz Weidncr. Sept. 21—Prospects are dark for Hammond game; six regulars arc out. Sept. 22—Hammond didn't play fair—they made more points than we did! Sept. 23—Roily Purcell receives the affectionate name of “Heroic.” Sept. 27—Lee Fredrickson and 'Fom Boyd peel the black taste from their bran muffins. Sept. 28—Coach receives a gift of baking powder biscuit from the cooking class. (We hope the poor dog doesn't die.) Sept. 29—Elkhart, 20; La Porte, 7. Obbic Gierke has a tough break, which may keep him out for the rest of the season. Oct. 1—Ramp cooks a meal for his brother. (Poor Jim!) Oct. Hurra), for the Seniors! The Mixer went over big. Oct. 3—Harold Wegner wears a sock on only one leg in order to tell which leg to limp on. Oct. 4—Mary k. let Elaine play with her paper dolls. Oct. 5—Sambo Goldberg tells two Freshmen that his great-grandfather dis- covered the Panama Canal. Oct. 6—La Porte wallops Lowell, 19-7. Oct. 7—Marian Rasmussen and Eddie Young are elected Yell Leaders. Oct. 9—Mr. Sears catches Bill Dftiitras whistling in the hall, and tells him to whistle outside. Bill says he doesn't know that one. Oct. 10—Vie Bell takes a shower; must be his birthday, or else he’s got a dale. Oct. 11—Pete Duke is just sailing along these days—on his bicycle. Oct. 12—Lookout, Garrett! Oct. 13—Garrett is slain by fightin’ Sliccrs, 46-6. Oct. 15—Rudy Gnatt really does some work in woodwork, with Dutch Hilgcn- dorf helping. Oct. 16—Lee Goff comes to class without any candy. Oct. 17—Sliccrs getting pepped up for Michigan City. Oct. 18—A pile of barrels and crates begin to assemble at kiwanis Field for a big pep meeting Friday. Oct. 19—Biggest pep meeting ever held, followed by a snake dance. Oct. 20—Sliccrs downed by Michigan City. Out- Hundred Ten Oct. 22—Sweet aroma issues from cafeteria. Oct. 23—Groups in hall are gently moved by faculty monitors. Oct. 24—Ernie Lanois prepares Ins great speech on how to comb hair in the middle to keep from having water on the brain. Oct. 25—Ernie and Locy get barbers’ itch. (Wonder that happened.) Oct. 26—Eroebcl tomorrow; revenge, gang! Oct. 27—Neat passes beat La Porte. Oct. 29—Turn back, oh turn back time! Oct. 30—Jeanette Ordung is one year older. Oct. 31—The boys come to school dressed as hoboes, and how! The change in the afternoon is miraculous. Nov. 1—Miss Walk chastises an innocent Senior. Nov. 2 Big argument between Miss Krueger and sweet young lad. Nov. 5—Ho, hum. Blue Monday. Nov. 6—Do your Christmas shopping early; signs all over town; fellows begin singing, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love. Baby.” Nov. 7—Just another day wasted away. Nov. 8—Flo Ginther is given a heavy role in a public speaking class play. Nov. 9—Cast is chosen for “Lelawala.” Grace has the lead. Nov. 10—Everyone is asking Butch Blankschein what's wrong with I.a Porte girls. Nov. 13—Nick Carter is seen talking again. Nov. 14—New corduroys simply slay the defenseless girls. Nov. 15—Jane Jack is out of school with Spanish “influence.” Nov. 16—Eddie Young has his harsh voice filed away. Nov. 17—Wonder what kind of dance the Juniors will throw tomorrow night. Nov. 20—Big time at dance, everybody enjoyed Tom Boyd’s vocal presentation. Nov. 21 -Ethel, do your sleeping at home nights, please. Nov. 22—Another little Freshie lost in the halls today. Nov. 23—Bert Holmes and his buddies arc fooling with the radiators again. Nov. 26—Miss Anderson assumes duty as acting principal. Nov. 28—Went to Rochester and made Whooppee! We lost, but it was a good game. Nov. 29—Thanksgiving. No school. Um-yum! Turkey ’n everything. Nov. 30—No school some more. Stayed home and recuperated. Dec. 3—Bad news comes out today. Flunk? Dec. 4—A cold wind doth blow and we shall have snow, and what will the poor girls with fur coats do? Dec. 5—King “Flu'’ reigns over L. P. II. S. Dec. 6—A hound disappears in the cafeteria—Sausage? Dec. 7—We showed Elkhart how basketball is played. Dec. 10—It won't be long now till Santy will be coming—even to Bob Har- ris’ house. Dec. 11 — Mutual Admiration Society formed, Bernadine and Fritz are charter members. Dec. 12—Don McCarty's first romance begins. Dec. 13—Wobby Hahn gets “mad today just because he gets knocked down and stepped on. Dec. 14—We beat Nappanee, 39-30! Dec. 17—Favored co-eds sport gold footballs. Dec. 18—The “Murderers Row” on the third floor find their locks on backwards. One liniiilrcd Klcvcn - Dec. 19—Punsky breaks down and confesses that “Red” Grange is a better football player than lie is. Dec. 20—Only six ink bottles dropped today. Janitors getting a nice rest. Dec. 21—Team has tough luck at Hammond. No more school until next year. Happy New Year! Jan. 2—Santv must have brought Kenny Handley a nice blue sweater for Christmas. Jan. 3—Other people were visited by Santa—we kin tell! Jan. 4—Slicers, handicapped by colds, downed by Emerson. Hard to take. Jan. 7- -Again we read “Lux et Veritas” as we enter school portals. Jan. 8 Marian Rasmussen is thinking of dyeing her hair again. (Wonder what color it will be this time). Jan. 9—Bernadine Smith comes to school limping today. Fritz must be a go xl d a n ce r—y ea h, toe-d a nee r. Jan. 10—'The operetta “Lelawala” goes over big—nice goiiv! Jan. 11—La Forte wallops Plymouth with new line-up. We alius said that all things come to him who waits. Jan. 14—Had an assembly this morning—everyone overcome by surprise. Jan. 15—Just another one of those days. Jan. 16—Chet Dubbert is told he has three requirements for a speaker; lots of wind, big feet, and big hands. Jan. 17—Are we goin’ to the City to the game? You bet!!! Jan. 18.— Much rain, much people at the “Barn”—and LaPorte “goes to town.” Jan. 19—I.ogansport has a gocxl team, too. Jan. 21 -Coral Brown asks Miss Krueger whether pork-chops come from cows. Jan. 22—Believe it or not, Homer Fitzpatrick was caught standing in front of the trophy case waiting for a street car. Jan. 23—Mildred Phillips acquires the name “Laura.” Jan. 24 -Frcshics underfoot as they seek their right classes. Jan. 25—South Bend beats Maple City. Laugh that off! Jan. 26—LaPorte “takes” Ft. Wayne in a rough game. We saw it! Jan. 28—Jack Swcitzcr and Kenny Handley fail in their attempt to blow up the chemistry lab. Jan. 29—Ernie an’ Ethel Pease celebrate their birthday. Ouch! Jan. 30—John Shrock brings his B-B gun to school today to shoot some bold, bad Freshies. It’s nice to be a Senior! Feb. 4—Almost snow-bound—not quite. Feb. 5—Mildred Phillips just discovers that there isn't any freight elevator in school. (No foolin’). Feb. 6—Miss Dcerhake faw down an’ go boom! Feb. 8—“Smoky” Miller just goes along, and along, and along. Feb. 9—Girl Reserves sling a mean whoop-em-up party in the gym. Feb. 10—Do you notice whom Joe Gicrkey is walking around with these days? Feb. 13—Mahala West is still collecting husbands. Feb. 14—Gee whiz! all the Valentines. Feb. 15—Lawrny Folk airs his views on “life” today. Feb. 18—Mr. Wetherow tells the Seniors “how to be prepared for good jobs” in assembly today. Feb. 19—Wobby Hahn throws his little brother out of the window for crying out loud. Feb. 20—Ra-ather wa-arm in school today. One Hundred Twelve Feb. 21—Xo school tomorrow, George’s birthday. Feb. 25—Let’s sec, how many more days till Christmas? Feb. 26—Miss Moffett was also born in the month of great people. Feb. 27—Ramp has taken up dancing; pity the poor teacher! Feb. 28—For the Freshmen’s benefit—there are only 28 days in this month. March 1 — Locy Swift tries fancy diving from a desk in room 111. March -I—Ruth Andrew “faw down and go boom” and no Sir W alter to pick her up. March 5—Ho! Hum! Don Wilhelm nails down another 95. March 6—Lawrney Folk is slowly recuperating. W’e all miss him. March 7- Mildred Phillips bites her tongue making a face at Joe Gierkcy. March 8—Charles Bird still vacationing at the Fairvicw Hospital while the nurses make a big fuss over him. Can you blame ’em? March II—And still we have not seen our new Principal! March 12— Hurray! School gets out today—four o’clock. March 13—At last we believe the school clocks arc running right. March 1-4—Miss Anderson is caught without her pad of passes. What ho! Now what’ll happen next? March i5—Helen Jones seen crying in business English (same ole alibi, she had something in her eye). March 18—Julie Taylor falls for Sody—and right in front of the cafeteria. March 20—Billiard Player Kridcr just chalked up another record in quick suc- cession. March 21 —W illis Mould and “Pansy” Grair .ow engage in fist-fight. “Pansy” declared boxing champion, while Mould wins wrestling medal. March 22—Bo Bowell, the potato sweepstake champion, finds a potato with crosseyes. March 25—Heck! Our hopes were high today, the fire whistle blew, but it was just our luck—it wasn’t the school. March 26—Ed Ganschow boots “Mike” Stcpanik out of the gym again. March 27—Hah! Grapplcr Malysiak, our state champion, can wear his hat again. March 28—Spring vacation—hurray for the Easter rabbit! April 3—Spring is here in full force, even Miss Deerhakc admits it. April 4—An’ we ain't even been April fooled! No, sir, not much! April 5—Lawrny Folk insists on making his vacation longer. We know why— because all the girls load Ramp down with mail for him. April 6—More girls decide long hair is too much bother and shear their heads. April 8—When Ethel Pease says she has a little nephew. Coral Brown asks, “Is it a boy or a girl?” Bang! April 9—’.Midst much rain the Sliccrs play baseball against Mishawaka—and it didn’t even count. April 10—School gets more and more monotonous, just ask Henrietta New. April 11 —Everyone asking, “Gotchcr date fer the Prom?” April 12—Harold Wegner's Dodge “barouche” makes a trial flight today. April 13—Oily; Oiy! Yes. I believe South Bend and Elkhart have good track teams, too. April 15—Night school gives the parents a chance to see us at work. April 16—That general sleepy look must mean that the pupils worked hard last night, or else there were a lot of dates. April 17—The basketball team sports its new sweaters. And how! April 18—Our eyes are surprised with more sweaters, this time football. One Hundred Thirteen I April 19—Schoff wants to know whether the present left by the class of ’28 is Bill Dmitras’ pitching. April 22—We wonder how many more days of school we have to endure. April 23—LaPorte plays better baseball than Plymouth. Restult, 7-0. April 2-1—Mr. Blackwell of Franklin College scares us into thinking maybe we are good for something. Mr. French seen in official capacity. April 25—Sprig has cub to stay. Here’s hopin’! April 26—A1 Pease wins his bet with Bernice Johnson. Yc see where Ramp gets to go to the Central. April 27—It was a red-hot track meet. Elkhart can run, too. April 29—Somebody stole my pencil off of me” so I can’t write today. April 30—April passes out. May I Gee Loetz decides our annual is “prinnir” as good as hers. May 2—1 la! the heat is quite hot today. May 3-—I hope the Seniors don’t get stage struck tonight. May 4—Elkhart Invitational Meet today. May 6- Mow those Seniors can play! Now we know the Truth About Blavds.” May 7—The halls have started to clear up with Mr. F rench’s new system. May 8—May is passing fast, the Seniors try to hold it back but it just won’t! May 9 Frcshic Donovan wants to know it Swede Larson is an Irishman. May 10—Bernice Johnson is found blushing. (A1 Pease must have looked at her). May 13— Yes. we have no ideas today. But who’s the boy rushing Florence Cleveland ? May 14—Gosh Burr Hupp has a big violin! Joe Lcgncr surely got cheated. May 15—The middle of the month, it begins to look more like summer. May 16—Spring dance (lung tonight by the all-mighty Seniors. May 17—Conductor on street car to Elaine Kcnna: F'arc, Elain.” “Oh, you old flatterer!” May 20—A sleepy Soph pinches himself to sec if he’s dreaming, and wakes him- self up. May 21- Helen Taylor takes her beauty sleep. (Pete’ll be around tonight.) May 22 Yoo! I loo! Girls. See Charles Conrad for your Movie Magazines. May 23—F'.arl Regnicr was a good boy all day today. May 24—The Juniors sure put over a real Prom, and a good time was had by all. May 27—The last week of dear old L. P. II. S. begins. May 2.8—Sad looks begin to come over the Seniors’ countenances. May 29—Even the teachers treat us nice. (They know it won’t be long now). May 30—All the Seniors, who are behind, arc working like Trojans. May 31—The fatal day has come! Au Rcvoir old L. P. June 2—Baccalaureate, the Seniors don caps and gowns. June 3—Seniors tease the underclassmen who are still working hard. June 4—No more Spring Football this year! June 6—Commencement! The proud Seniors receive their diplomas. June 7—Everybody gets out of school today for al- summer. O sc lliiii.lrc.l Fourteen V Just Qoed+«ignis once fed we stand '' Cow j Army Yeaf-leam. ! One Hundred Fifteen Keep mo him down hree Boots We owh the world I! oOr s One Hundred Sixteen buhch' Aw wdvss Hey J W f W2 el ows 'jUrma —.Louise worr One Hundred Seventeen fisn� 3u4d' «j SViH more buddies More Suddies Life fS but a dreata School goiIs One Hundred Kightecn KioDoh fh€H or g the merrier Birds of a feelber the World Me stands d onfc owe or Ov r 3ored of Education One Hundred Nineteen Oh wo Ha car Jolly good kids rrosk ■I Jtantffe Her old 5 a r Ppssy_Eemodme Tr tz SWECTHEART-S� PARADE Pete Helen Ann - Obbie Joe - Louise Marion -Lee Mike — Nina Perry - Tsmor Hsrrie - John Ernie - He en-Jech One Huntfred Twenty-one We all realize that in leading the yells at the games and in keeping up the spirit of the crowd, the yell leaders often encounter a difficult task—especially when things are going the wrong way. This year we were successful in obtaining four exceptionally good cheer leaders in the persons of “Rassy,” “Bob,” “Eddie.” and “Chet.” Several original ways of putting on the yells were results of their combined efforts, and the student body appreciates what they have done to increase the school spirit. L. P. Rah-Rah! H. S. Rah-Rah! L. P.-ll. S. Rah-Rah! Rah-Rah! Razzamaroo! Razzamarack! What’s the matter with Orange and Black? Rippety. Zippety, Zizz, Boom, Bah! LaPorte High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! S-l.-l-C- E-R -S Slicers! Slicers! Slicers! One Hundred Twenty-two TJutmnr Kay” Engle: “I heard you were going to open a Turkish Bath Establishment.” Moses” Littleton: “Y’ch, I’m going to live olT the fat of the land from now on.” “Obbie” Gierke: “Say, Mike, how many pigs have you now:” Mike” Classman: I started to count them today, but one ran under the corncrib, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to count that one.” Mu. Yai.kur ani� Mu. Kkidkr Out Hunting Mr. Walker (disgustedly): Say. Kridcr, you’ve been sitting here all morning rais- ing that gun to your shoulder every time a flock of ducks goes by. but you never take a shot, what’s the matter?” Mr. Kridcr: Well, I’ll tell you. Every time I go to take a shot at a duck, another duck gets in the way, and by that time the flock is past.” Eve was made out of a rib. Was she a boner? It is the boys who will be the great men in the world, and not the girls. Bob Harris (disgustedly): What in the world do you do for a living? Jack Miller (angrily): Breathe, of course, you doddering old fool!” Pete Petering: “Gee, I gotta date with the keenest girl in school.” Helen Taylor (innocently): “Oh. I didn’t know you were coming over tonight!” Tin: Inquiring Reporter Inquiring Reporter: Who ,in your opinion, would qualify as the smallest guy in High School? Jack Sweit .er (after deep thinking): Either Eddie Young or Art Sand.” Inquiring Reporter: “Who do you think is the best fullback in Northern Indiana?” l Pease (blushingly): Why ask such an absurd question?” Inquiring Reporter: “What is your favorite activity?” Harold Wegner: “Jeanette.” Inquiring Reporter: Who, do you think, is the best-looking boy in school?” Bob Punsky (shyly): “Oh, sir, you bestow such an honor upon me.” A modern conception of the talc of Sir Walter Raleigh as written by the Editor-in- Chicf: . , Waltz and Liz Wunst tharc wuz a guy wot wuz called waltur rawlee by his ma. and “Stewed-Ear Walt” by his friends. He wuz a clever bimbo, dis guy wuz. He wanted tew get in gude wid old Quecne Lizzie, who wuz the big cheese of England at that time. So wun day he sneaks behind a tree wates until lizziccums from hur Pallus wid her gang-in- waitin’. Wen de old dame aims owt She sees a big mud muddle in front of her! Weil, 1 11 be—!” sez she. Wadlc I dew naow? I can’t git my Feet muddy cuz it’ll look bad for the Neighbors.” Just then from behind the tree jumps Walt, Never fear me Lady. Y ew hain gonna git wet! So saying he grabs off his yellcr Slicker and slams it over the mud-pud- dle. Sew the quecne walks over the puddle witout complications den she takes a sowrd frum I of the guys witch is around her and whacks Walt on the knob, and makes him a Sur. nd that’s all fer today! One Hundred Twcny-three T-Ov'e. The Wegner, Ramp, Pease, Folk All-Time Football Team: Left End _______________________ Hercules Right Tackle _ Left Tackle ----------------------Socrates Right End______ Left Guard ___________________Ethel Pease Quarterback __ Center ____________________Bull Montana Right Halfback Right Guard_________________Sitting Bull Left Halfback . Fullback ____________________Eddie Young _Bellc Gunncss Fatty Arbuckle --Lupino Lane ---------Caesar .-Carrie Nation Edna Oman: “I heard Italy must be an awful dirty place.” Bernice Ribordy: “Why?” Edna Oman: Well, isn’t that where all the ‘Black Hands’ come from:” Swede Larson sends a Valentine to his sweetheart: Dear Hulda, ay banc stuck on yew; Ay dunt know yust vot ay skall dew. Ay like yew more as punch or vine— Ay hup yew be may Valentine. Book List Peck’s Bad Boy-------------Stan Goldberg Freckles___________________Cecil Lambert Music Master____________________Mr. Albert Flaming Youth_____________________Dorothea Black Shepherd of the Hills----------Kenny Young Daddy Long Legs______________Arthur Sand The Little Minister___________Allan Larson Vanity Fair_____________________Dot Kama The Fair God--------------------------Miss Johnson The Three Musketeers Dmitras, Wegner and Weidner Seventeen _______________Homer Fitzpatrick My W edding Journey__________Earl Petering 'Fhe Conqueror__________________Mr. Krider 'Fhe Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer Mike Stepanik Robin Hood ________________Coach Leitzman Old Curiosity Shop __Thc Principal’s Ollice New Comers______________________Mr. French 'Fhe City Mayor (of Pinola) -W’obbv Hahn So Big________________________Eddie Young W ayside Inn---------------Frank Wurster’s Things would be improved in L. P. H. S., if: Ramp would spring a new joke, Walt Fridh would trim his mustache, Junior girls were not so vampish, Mary K. would not chew so incessantly at a basketball game, Fritz and Bernadinc would get over their puppy love, Data Gis were not so clever. “Folks, did you ever notice that we keep on shooing flies, but still they go around bare-footed.” One Hundred Twenty-four • S _ $ Aiit raplw T A a J 0 4 i' fyy['dJ C 0 9 L f j4JL , Trurff 0- -U jb ImfA W l rvo o otrtnJ aw 0 a Tnsi b ‘ Quitk Umm - JiduM, ihJ- aW- • p1 =4f yC fe-d Xis- u3 One Hundred Twenty-five r One Hundred Twenty-Six One Hundred Twenty-seven iftnts THE PLIMPTON PRESS CO. LAPORTE. INDIANA INDIANA ENGRAVING COMPANY SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THE LAPORTE PRESS, INC LAPORTE. INDIANA I