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

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English , Sitting: Helen Hilo Either V. Burrln, Librarian Florence A. Barros Pearl M. Young Standing: Daniel E. Lewis Ruth Walk. Chairman of Enqlish Commit- tee Charlotte McReynolds M. H. Ahrendt Practical Arts Sitting: Mrs. E. M. Blank. Head of Commer- cial Department Thelma Boosley Ruth Huddleston Sue Essex Mrs. R. G. Hotchkiss Standing: Oscar Embretson Edgar P. Grade Wgar E. Hobbs H. W. Schulze. Coor- dinator. Director of Vocational Educa- tion Fine Arts Sitting: Gorald Doty, Director of Instrumental Mu- sic Mrs. Lola R. Vawtor, Supervisor of Vocal Music Bernice N. Dunlap Hagin Harper Social Science Sitting: Mrs. Eva Thompson Little V Lawrie Davis nwg Frankie Jones, Hoad of Social Sdenco Department Ruth Kelly Standing: Ray R. Addington Harold Hargravo, Chairman of Coun- seling Committoo

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JU, m in id tra lion Super in ten Jen I In Mr. W. R. Godwin, La Porte has a superintendent for whom we can be grateful. He is progressive and alert and knows what is good for us and our school. We have con- fidence in his leadership. We feel that under his direction the standards of our school of which we are so proud will be well maintained. But most of all, we like his pleasant smile and friendly manner. Those of us who knew him from our junior high school days felt that an old friend had come back when Mf. Godwin returned two years ago to La Porte as our superintendent. We don't have much personal contact with him now, but we like to meet him in the halls of our building and enioy his friendly greeting. (PoarJ of Education There are many problems that a board of education must solve. As the representa- tives of their community, they must control and approve the policies of the schools. They must see that the equipment of the schools is maintained and the level of efficiency kept high. And to do this they must use business judgment of a high order, for the money at their disposal is always limited. La Porte High School is fortunate to be under the control of an efficient and progressive board of education. The members of the board as pictured are Dr. F. E. Freeman, treasurer; Ben C. Rees, secretary; and Dr. G. O. Larson, president. Principal! Mr. John M. French, principal of La Porte High School, is perhaps the best known and most useful person in our high school environment. The path to his office is the highway for all the grievances, complaints, and problems that forty teachers and eleven-hundred students can conjure up. Sympathetically and patiently he listens to our problems and helps us to think them through to the most reasonable solution. Nor have our conferences been confined to his office. When pressing matters have arisen we have even invaded his home and hours of leisure. We find him always interested and fair-minded. It would be too much to say that our whims are always satisfied, but in moments of sober-mindedness we are usually ready to concede that he knows best. CJoundelorS The work of the counselors is especially appreciated by the students. The coun- selors have been ready and willing to help us at all times. They have helped us plan our courses of study. They have discussed with us our plans and ambitions and have tried to help us make wise preparations for the future. They have kept a check on our grades and credits to be sure that we met the requirements for graduation. Their interest and sympa- thetic understanding have even enabled them to help us with some of our personal problems. To show our appreciation we should like to express a sincere Thanks for everything.” The counselors and the classes they have had charge of this year are: Mr. Hargrave, seniors; Miss Anderson, juniors; Mrs. Little, sophomores; Mr. Hyde, freshmen; Mrs. Russell, mid-year freshmen and 11 As. Mr. Hargrave is chairman of the Counseling Committee. (9)

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As the years slip by in high school, we become acquainted with the faculty, but we know them largely as teachers. Have you ever stopped to wonder whether they are just or- dinary people during spare moments? Let us imagine a pleasant Saturday or Sunday after- noon and visit them, not as teachers but simply as good friends. The following situations might arise from such an expedition. Before we even get started, however, it is fitting to point out that Mr. Edmonds, Mrs. Blank, and Mr. Hyde would not be found at home for the simple reason that they would be out fishing. Mr. Hyde might by chance be home playing marbles, but not if the fish were sufficiently hungry- Mr. Frantz, Mr. Sears, and Mr. Addington also would more than likely have left their chairs in favor of the golf course. Here they would be digging pars from out of sandtraps and the like. Miss Burrin, meanwhile, might be found on the tennis courts. It seems that this has become quite a racquet with her. Mr. Embertson is another outdoor personality. Wherever sports are prevalent he is certain to be around. We might also find him on some tennis court stringing someone along. A venture into the fifth ward would ultimately lead to Mr. Beabout and his personally reconstructed home. It would be almost futile to try to attract his attention at the front door. A more logical approach would be from behind, where we would probably find him working on some construction problem. While in this section of our city, we would also pay a visit to Mr. Blanda. If he was not playing basketball or handball, the chances are he would be re- conditioning some piece of furniture for one of his admirers. Short, alternating gusts of wind and claps of thunder would greet us as we mounted the steps to the den of Mr. Hargrave. The cause of course would be that HaTold is indulging in his favorite hobby of sleep. If we did succeed in wresting him from the arms of Morpheus, his tendency would be to forget about us and play with his daughter. A trip to the renowned Miss Davis's home would find her out in her budding flower garden. Likewise Miss Anderson would be occupied in the terra-firma surrounding her man- sion. Meanwhile the airplane-like drone of a vacuum cleaner would assault our eardrums as we mounted the steps to the domestic Miss Seaman's suite. Engaged in her never-ending housekeeping, she would prove an interesting conversationalist if we could break her away from her work. On the next venture we would find a radio program in progress. Miss Huddleston, the radio fiend, would be listening as usual, probably to some good music. The homes of Miss McReynolds and Miss Beesley would present a striking contrast. Here amid a blanket of silence we would lind them entertaining themselves through voluminous reading. Mr. Har- per, if not bowling, would also be engrossed in his books. Miss Kelly, however, would be tom between two desires, reading for her degree or knitting for -well who knows. If we passed an old musty bam with the sign Antiques hanging from its roof, the chances are ten to one that Mrs. Little is there and has been for no little time. Upon visiting the residence of Mr. Gracie, one is likely to get the impression that a beaver has been at work. However an inquiry reveals that the litter is merely a result of his carving. We are told that he is an expert at turning blocks of wood into articles of various kinds. (11)