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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1945 volume:

¥ The 1945 EL PE ° OL ENTER TO BUILD THE 1945 EL-PE Presented By THE SENIOR CLASS Of LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL La Porte, Indiana ART SOCIAL SCIENCE HOME ECONOMICS INDUSTRIAL ARTS ENGLISH PHYSICAL EDUCATION HERE HUNDREDS SEEK MANIFOLD A blue print is essential before construction begins on a modern building. Thus, it is in the life of a high school pupil. A definite, thorough flexible plan, should be prepared for each and every student builder. If he wishes to build successfully, the foundation and framework must be sound and designed to last throughout the successes and trials of his entire life. That is why we, the members of the class of 1945, are emphasizing Building for the Future. Not only the foundation, but the ground floor is completed during these four years which are, perhaps, the best in which to build for success. In our high school life we have the opportunity to meet many people, both teachers and students; the opportunity to join many activities; and the opportunity to prepare for a vocation. ¥ La Porte High School offers many diversified extra-curricular activities—plays, committees, clubs, and athletics. Engaging actively in these makes our foundations for a successful future more secure. Varied activities allow us to build in co-operation, sportsmanship, and loyalty. We believe that one of the most important foundations is the preparation for a vocation. The various departments of LaPorte High School contribute to the building of well-qualified students who are then able to go out and take their places in the world. The commercial courses form a varied field from which a builder may choose. His interest in the commercial department should enable him to prepare records which will serve as a guide in future spending, to use proper English with reference to business correspondence, to grow and improve in the secretarial fields, and to develop the essential business knowledge needed by an intelligent consumer. In short, the mastery of any of these branches of knowledge enhances the ability of a future builder. The English department is divided into three sections: literature, speech, and writing. The first of these deals with the various forms of literature, poetry, prose, and drama, and a study of the historical back- ground of our literature. Training in the use of speech in life-like situations and special occasions fur- ther enables a builder to express himself orally in a more efficient and persuasive manner. Throughout the entire course of composition, importance is placed on sound thinking; for it is evident that in many respects good writing is impossible without good thinking. Too, the work in the last division increases a builder's skill in enlarging his vocabulary and in helping him to give a written contribution in the light of his own experience. COMMERCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MUSIC MATHEMATICS SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD Fine arts includes two departments. The art department familiarizes a builder with art in everyday life. The art student is offered a study in commercial art or in advanced art with pastel, oil, water colors, pencil, pen and ink, and crayons. Painting, figure drawing, and story illustration are used as subject matter. The purpose of the music department is to acquaint builders with the history and literature of good music and to develop an interest in an understanding of it. Rand, orchestra, a cappella, and glee clubs are offered for those who are especially talanted and interested. It is more than evident that the language department in La Porte High School is outstanding. Ro- mance languages, French and Spanish, do much to acquaint us with our international neighbors; and these with Latin improve a student's knowledge of English. The forpurpose of the mathematics department is to develop a mind of logical, formulated, clear, constructive reasoning as well as to teach the solving of practical problems in arithmetic always needed by a builder. The workouts which a builder undergoes in the physical education department stimulate growth in muscular control, teach a builder the rules and courtesies of games, develop in him habits of correct liv- ing, create a sense of prevention of accidents, and develop participation in group activity. The department of home economics equips a builder with the ability to achieve a higher standard of living which he will carry with him to his home and family life. The industrial arts department attracts many of our builders. In this machine age, one must be machine minded. With the training in high school, students are well qualified to take their places in in- dustry. During the last few years, alumni of this department have made outstanding contributions to the war effort. Science is a field of tomorrow as well as today. Since science deals in part with matter which can not be created or destroyed, this department has never lost is brilliance and is gaining in importance in building for the future. Are you a worth while citizen? The aim of the social science department is to make intelligent, use- ful citizens of the builders by stressing the history, civics, and social fields of study. La Porte High School's curriculum is well rounded and the builder indeed has manifold opportuni- ties to build for the future. TO OUR superintendent, says .... We hope that you, the youth of today, will understand that any intelligent design in building for to- morrow must have character as its chief cornerstone. There will be other important foundation stones such as physical fitness, intellectual maturity, emotional stability, and vocational competence, but through them all must run a spiritual quality as a thread runs through a string of pearls. Then, by the wise use of a rich fabrication of human relationships, you can pay the highest honor to your creative in- stincts by building upon these stones lives af beauty and usefulness. If many of you, the youth of this generation, so build, you can form the kind of a society which you were not fortunate enough to inherit; a society that will be enduring and beneficent. Yes, you the youth of today, have a date with the world of tomorrow—it promises to be exciting, ex- acting, and exhausting, but it must not be blind. 6 says .... The building, done by a student in high school, will determine, largely, the constructive work that he is able to do in the future. Guided by understanding experts, each pupil must first select a challenging, inspirational site on which he is to build his structure. The builder needs to discuss and finally chose a suitable type of building design, one so complete that there will be little need for many additions. There should be definite stipulations for good materials to be used, first, in a solid foundation, and after that, in the structure itself. Careful thought and precision in following all specifications for the floor plans will lend the new project an air of stability and essential unity. Lastly, for a harmonious whole the landscaping must fit the building to its environment. Thus, to every student La Porte High School offers opportunity to make and follow out a blue print or plan, not for a house, but for a building of strength for the future. 7 OUR DIRECTORS Our workshop runs efficiently and smoothly under the watchful eye of our directors, the Board of Education. In general their duties are to improve all matters pertaining to budget and school finance, to establish school policies, to see that adequate equipment and buildings are maintained, and to appoint architects, draftsmen, and craftsmen who help the builders carry out the blue prints designed for the building. These directors, Mr. Elwood O. Hawn, Dr. G. O. Larson, Mr. Ben C. Rees, give willingly their time and efforts to promote a better plan for the students in Building for the Future. The officers of the Parent-Teacher Association, Mrs. Iris Blank, Mr. John M. French, Mrs. Harry Can- field, Mrs. James M. Chase, and Mrs. Harry Williams, carefully planned a program carrying out the theme Youth Surveys the Community. The draftsmen, or counselors, who first meet the students and make the blue prints are: Mr. M. E. Hyde, Mrs. Muriel H. Russell, Miss Agnes V. Anderson, Mr. Harold Hargrave, and Mrs. Ruth A. Coffeen. Mrs. Eva T. Little, a member of the group, was absent at the time the picture was taken. P.T. A. ASSISTANTS THE DRAFTSMEN INTRODUCING THE FACULTY During four years in high school, which soon is coming to a close, we, the seniors, have become well acquainted with our craftsmen who are better known as members of the faculty. These are the people who have assisted us in following the blue prints that our counselors helped us to draw. What a time our teachers have had to get us to build according to the blue prints which are planned for our stay in high school. These specialists have endured patiently our forbidden habits of chewing gum, making paper planes, writing notes, and talking constantly. Now that we suddenly realize that our high school days are coming to a close, we see how faithful, kind, patient, and, most of all, how valuable these artisans have been to us. They have made important contributions to our personalities, advised us on our pro- grams, spent nights grading papers, and answered thousands of our questions. Teachers' jobs are not only to fill students' minds with knowledge, but to do infinitely more. The faculty act as sponsors of school clubs, classes, and extra-curricular affairs; chap- erone activities; sell tickets at our games and dances; direct plays; and supervise many oth- er things. Frequently, it has been a task to guide us in building accurately according to the blue prints. In endeavoring to do so teachers have showed us how to be tactful, courteous, patri- otic, and loyal. If we wondered too far from our blue prints, they mailed our parents brief let- ters known to us as failing slips or sent us to have a talk with the principal. These specialists have not treated us as children, but as adults. They have let us feel the burden of responsibilities that in later years we are going to meet. When war was declared, these craftsmen volunteered their services. Some of them work- ed on stamp and bond drives and Red Cross committees, while others have joined the arm- ed services and war industries. We are very proud of the members of our faculty, for they are gallant leaders. In order for us to develop constructive traits, our faculty must possess them. These, em- bedded in their hearts, make them outstanding men and women. Although he continually keeps it locked in the deepest recess of his heart, each and every student has a warm feeling for these craftsmen. No matter how hard any builder may try to erase it, these unselfish friends leave an in- delible mark of faith, hope, education, and understanding upon the lives of their students. THROUGH THESE Ray R. Addington Elaine Ahrens Agnes V. Andersen J. O. Ault Florence A. Barros E. P. Beabout Thelma Beesley Iris B. Blank Esther V. Burrin Charleen Cosand Laurie F. Davis Dorothy Dick O. Don Edmonds Paul D. Egli Grant Frantz Harold Hargrave Edgar E. Hobbs Charlotte Hogle lessie S. Hotchkiss Norman J. Hubner tuth Huddleston M. E. Hyde Frankie I. Jones Vera Kellogg tuth Kelly Azalia Knight Eva T. Little W. B. Mullins eto M. Pesano Edith S. Phillips John L. Prokl Dorothy S. Robey Muriel H. Russell H. W. Schulze Bernice D. Thomas Gerald C. VanWagner Lola R. Vawter Phyllis Walcott Ruth Walk Betty Jean Wells W E BUILD SENIOR SERVICE ROLL '7 pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all Some of the members of the class of 1945 have entered the ser- vices of our country. They have gone to help build a better United States for us in the future. To them we are indebted. Allen, Glen Biernacki, Walter Barker, Robert Boswell, Wayne Bornacchi, Harold Bennitt, Harold Clark, Sidney Klement, Albert Hatfield, Alvin Holt, Kenneth Hioso, Jim Hieso, Ralph Hootman, Tom Joschko, Melvin Landis, Jim Leets, Charles Luber, Walter MacMurray, Jack Morotti, Albert Mahoney, Dick Mullinax, Charles Malone, William Newton, James Place, Willard Rapp, Gary Ray, Molvin Ross, Bradford Sampson, Merlin Schultz, Vernon Schoff, Eugene Shaw, Harold Short, Gene Spevak, Alexander Stienfelt, Dick Suroweic, Robert Swanson, Robert Szawara, Stanley Thode, Arthur Urszulak, John Williamson, Donald Wilson, Robert Werner, Raymond Wright, Jack Zirzow, Leo SENIORS BID GOOD-BYE AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE SENIORS Rogor Borgquist Miss Ruth Kelly Jim Chase Mr. EL P. Beabout Dorothy Pruden Worth McCarthy Well, here we are seniors; but first let us turn back four years. Mixed feelings of doubt and elation befuddled our brains as, bug collections in hand, we became a part of La Porte High School on that sunny Tuesday in September, 1941. We were not sure whether we be- longed or not. Our skins, which for fourteen years had supposedly been perfectly normal, suddenly in the eyes of the other members of this institution of higher learning, took on a de- cided greenish hue. Also, as if worrying about schedules and rooms were not enough, we were plagued with the upperclassmen's cut-rate offers on elevator tickets (pending the con- struction of an escalator) and reserved seats in assembly (the more you pay, the better seat). Some of us scoffed; some bought; but all were genuinely awed by the seniors; and, in emu- lating them, we tried to be as blase as possible with the result that our homework efficiency dropped alarmingly. Truly ours was a tough row to hoe. To aid, guide, and represent us we elected Elizabeth Matthews as president, Pat Essling- er as vice-president, and Mary Robison as secretary-treasurer. Harold Hargrave, our counselor, ironed out our program irregularities with astonishing ease. This done, we began to get into the swing of things by attending the Mixer, the football and basketball games, and the after- game dances in droves. Also, new class activities of football and hardwood competitions and the Red Cross made us feel more at home. But it was not until the second year that we really were settled. Then, having chosen Douglas Parker for president, Elmer Martinsen for vice-president, and Tom Osborne for secre- tary-treasurer, we began to achieve. Endeavoring to forget that we had emerged from the ranks scant months before, we could now look down upon those pitiable, first-year pupils with great gusto. Those of us who had to undergo the Girl Reserve and Hi-Y initiations almost, for a moment, wished we were freshies again. However, we could now attend the big” dances, wear formals (this applies only to girls), run up florists bills with the best of the upperclass- men, and wonder if the corsages ordered would reach the houses of our femmes on time. The big social event of the year for us was the Sophomore Hop on which no trouble was spared, for a new band was created especially for the affair. Then came fail, 1943; and we were, in a word, upperclassmen, a title to be preferred to juniors. Showing that wisdom accompanied our new-found prestige, we elected John Carter as class president, Elmer Martinsen as vice-president, Wesley Kipp as secretary, and Mar- garet Boardman as treasurer; and settled downafter this step forward to considering our first fete of the year, the Thanksgiving Dance. By dint of hard work, the Rhythm Warriors, and GRASP OPPORTUNITIES OF BUILDING good weather, we saved this pre-vacation scramble from being the annual turkey of the L. P. H. S. Dances. Not content to rest on our laurels, we were already looking ahead to greater things, the junior play being the uppermost of these. This showed the result of long hours of planning and rehearsing for Youth Takes Over in which Tom Osborn struggled through trouble after trouble of his own making to win Dot McCauley without blowing up or bankrupting George Washington High School. It was to say the very least, a resounding success. Miss Jan Hall was our patient director. Then came the climax of our third year, the Prom. Statistics are not available as to the number of gallons of midnight oil burned by the committees and our long-suffering sponsors, Miss Mary DeVore and John Prokl; but suffice it to say that the decorations, the band, and the Prom queen, Laura Wright, all combined to make it the best of Proms. Taking place on a beau- tiful late May evening (and morning we might add) it provided a fitting conclusion to our jun- ior year. Returning to school flush after a summer of profitable employment, we found with a start that we were seniors. Glorying in our new-found hauteur, we surged forward under the guid- ing hands of Jim Chase, president; Worth McCarthy, vice-president; Dorothy Pruden, secre- tary; and Roger Bergquist, treasurer. Miss Ruth Kelly and E. P. Beabout supervised diligent- ly as the class sponsors. Tom Osborn was elected president of the student body, and our fourth year began to move in high. Homicide! Hysterics! Hidden spies! There is a good summation of the senior play, In- cognito which featured a plentitude of intrigue. Nazi accents, and violence, which hindered Shirley Johnson and Wesley Kipp no little bit in finally discovering Dick Heuer as a crack English agent. Fast humor also had a large part in this, an outstanding achievement in high school dramatics. Much thanks is due to Miss Betty Jean Wells whose admirable direction, supervision of the laboring committees, and wonderful self-control endeared her to all connect- ed with the production, which was truly a triumph. It did not, however, conclude the activities of the Class of 1945, as the Spring Dance, the Prom, and Class Day were soon to follow. We can not suppress the feeling of nostalgia that creeps over us as we gaze at the dear old building for the last few times. Hardly can we believe that so little time remains for us to participate in both the curricular and extra-curricular life of La Porte High; that the kindly in- terests shown in us by our teachers are soon officially to come to an end; and that in a few days we will stagger out of War Gym for the last time. All these and many other fragments and happenings make up, as the alumni say, the happiest and most carefree years of our lives. Not all of those that will officially graduate are with us as this, the 1945 El-Pe, goes to press. Some are working, some are in school elsewhere, and some are in service. We do know that all will be with us in spirit on that evening when we shall grab our sheepskins, stick up our chins, and march off the platform to look a mixed-up world squarely in the eye. We leave behind us our best wishes and heartfelt thanks to the school and all those that make it up—our administrators, the faculty, the janitors, the freshmen, the sophomores, the juniors, and the greenies to come. May those that follow us duplicate or even better the great times that we have had. So long! WAYNE BENNER Rugged is the word Prom committee 3; Thanksgiving Danco Committoe 3; Monitors 1, 2, 3, 4: Honorable Mention 1; Track 1: Froshman Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Freshman Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2. MARION ANDERSON Why can't they all be content like me? Glee Club 1. 2; Pepper Club 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4: Athletic Association 3; Slip Collector, 3; Bowling. MARY LOUISE ANDERSON There's no substitute for you Glee Club 1; Girl Rosorves 2. 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y- 4; Ath- letic Association 3; Junior Play Committee 3: G. K. Danco Committee 2; Bowling 1, 2; Archery 1 ’ 2. DAVID ROBERT ANDERSON If ovoryono was smart like me, what a wonderful world this would be French Club 3, 4: Class President 1; Student Gov- ernment 1: Junior Honor Society 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 3, 4; Honorable Montion 1, 2; Color Guard 4. MARY AUD Small, pert, and full of fun Girl Reserves 3. 4; Red Cross 3; Archery 3; Ho- bart High School 1, 2. WILLIAM BAILEY Why worry myself with study and care. Beforo I know it. I'll havo gray hair. Boxing Club: Garret High School, Garret, Ken- tucky 1, 2. LYNUS BARNES, JR. Ho has the kind of mind on which you can sharp- en your own. Math Club 3, President 4; Camera Club 2: National Forensic League 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Student Court Committee 3. 4; Monitors 1; Freshman Football 1; Operetta 4; Color Guard 4. ROGER BERGOUIST Common sense, keon senso, but plenty of room for nonsense Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1. 2, 3; Operetta 2: Hl-Y 4: Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; Class Treasurer 4,- Prom Committee 3; Spring Dance Committee 4: Son- ior Honor Society 3, 4; Honorable Mention 1. 2, 3: Tennis 4; Rhythm Warriors 3, 4: District and State Solo Contest Division 2; State Solo Contest 1st Di- vision 3; District Solo and Ensemble Contest 1st Division. EUGENE BERK Silent, sauvo and polished Monitors 3, 4: Track 1. 2; Cross Country 2; Tennis 1; Intramural Basketball 4. RAYMOND BERNACCHI Romance runs in the family El-Pe 4: Prom Committee 3; Student Government 3; Slip Collector 1; Honorable Mention 1; Boys Stato 3. OSCAR BILGER Love me, and the world is mine Hl-Y 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 4: Hobart 1, 2. MARGARET ANN BOARDMAN Oh, that beautiful hair Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchostra 3, 4; Travel Club 2; Biol ogy Club 2; Girl Reserves 2: Hi-Tri-Y 2, 3, 4; Hi- Times 4; Junior Play Committoo 3; Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Class Treasurer 3; Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Danco 3; Bowling 1, 2; Archory 1, 2. CHARLES BOSTON A bright, available male who races o'er the DUSTY' Trail- Band 3; Camera Club 1: Hi-Y 3, 4: Senior Play 4: Prom Committee 3: Student Court 3; Student Govern- ment 3; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Roll 3; Honorable Mention 3, 4: Tonnis 4: Intramural Bas- ketball 3, 4; Greoncastio High School 1, 2. NORMA BOWMAN Good natured—the kind of a friend ono likes to have Girl Reserves 3, 4; Red Cross 1; Monitors 4; Bowl- ing 1. FLORENCE BURG A girl with an ambition, may she succeed Glee Club 1,- A cappella 1; Junior Amateur 1, 2; Travel Club 1: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4: Student Government 4: Archery 1. IAMES CANFIELD An athlotc bold and strong am I, yet seeking favor in the ladies' eyes. Hi-Y 1; Piom Committee 3; Monitor 2, 3: Track 1, 2, 3: Varsity Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Freshman Basketball 1. JOHN L. CARTER Not that I like studies less, but I like pleasure more. Glee Club 3; A Capella 3, 4; Operetta 4; Hi-Times •1; Junior Play Committee 3: Junior Class President; Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance 3; Varsity Football 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Froshman Bas- ketball 1; Intramural Basketball 2. JAMES CHASE He smiled and said, 'Don’t rush mo girls'. Glee Club 1. 2; A Capella 2; Operetta 1; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4: Class President 4; Prom Committee 3: Thanks- giving Dance 3; Student Government 4; Track 3; Cross Country 2, 3; Varsity Football 4; Varsity Bas- ketball 2. 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1. PAT CHRISTENSEN Wit is the spice oi conversation. Travel Club 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Trl-Hi-Y 3. 4; N. F. L. 3, 4: Debate 3. 4; Girls Athletic Association 3; Hi-Times Editor 2; Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; Thanksgiving Dance 3; G. R. Dance Committee 3; La Grange High School 1. BILL CLARK Calm and unafraid, ho walks unhurried by timo or tide. Glee Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4. BARBARA COCHRAN For if she will, she will; and if she won't, she won’t. Glee Club 1; Junior Amateur 2; Travel Club 2. 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Torch Club 3, 4; El-Pe 4; Girls Athletic Association 3- Junior Play Committee 3: Senior Play Committee 4; Prom Committee 3: Thanksgiving Dance 3; G. R. Dance Committee 2,- Student Court 3; Student Government 2, 3; Monitor 3: Slip Collector 1, 2; Senior Honor Society 3. 4; Honorable Montion 4; Latin Club 2. RHEALDA COCHRANE A future with a voice in it. Gloe Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Capella 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2. 3, 4; Junior Amateur. BETTY COCKSHOTT How wo love to hear her voice. Glco Club 1. Tiavel Club 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. Girls Athletic Association 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Slip Collector 3. THERESA CUFF Full of deepest, truest thought, doing the very thing she ought. Girl Resorvos 2, 3. 4: Hi-Times 4; Student Govern- ment 4; Slip Collector 4; Honorable Mention 1. « CAROL DEARDUFF It takes a small thing to worry a man. Band 1, 2: Girl Reserves 4; Library 3, 4; Baton Twirler 2. 4. BOB DE WOLF A man no woman can resist. Axe Club 3: Hi-Y 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Monitor 4; Golf 4; Tennis 4; Intra- mural Basketball 4. CHARLES DROEGE A finished gentleman from top to toe. Color Guard 3; Hi-Y Treasurer- 2. Vice-President 3. President 4; hi-Times 3; Football Manager 4; Slip Collector 2; Cross Country 2; Freshman Football 1: ITeshman Basketball 1. LOUIS DUCHOISOIS Always Smiling. Axe Club 2: Monitor 4; Bowling 1; Freshman Foot- ball 1; Intramural Basketball 1. KENNETH DUFF Small, but what a man! Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2, 3, Hi-Y 3. TOMALENE ECKHART Always in the swing of things. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; A Capella 2. 3. 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Junior Amateur 1. 2; Pepper Club 4; Math Club 3, 4; Marionette Club 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Torch Club 3, 4; El-Pe 4- N. F. I.. 3; Girls Athletic Asso- ciation 3; Slip Collector 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3: Pep Committee 4. DUANA EDGERTON The attraction oi Pino Lake. Band 1, 2; Travel Club 2; Girl Rescrvos 2. 3; funior Honor Society 2; Library 2. 4; Junior Play Commit- toe 3; Prom Committee 3; Senior Honor Society 3, A. DELIGHT ELSHIRE Other things we might repeat; but most of all, they say she's sweet. Glee Club 1, A; A Capella A: Operetta 1, A Math Club 3. A: Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Tri-Hi-Y 1. 2, 3; G. A. A. 3; G. R. Dance Committee 3; Student Govern- ment 1,- Monitor 2, 3: Slip Collector 3; Honor Roll 1. 2; Honorable Mention 2, 3, A: Bowling 2; Arch- ery 1, 2. 3. PAT ESLINGER What she wills to do, she does with a will. Band 1. 2. 3; Girl Reserves 2; Library 3. 4: G. A. A. 3: Junior Play Committee 3; Class Officer 1; Prom Committee 3: Monitor 2, 3,- Slip Collector 2; Bowling 1, 2. CLAXTON EUBANKS Arkansas Travelor. Lakeside High School, Paragauld, Arkansas. TOM GAEKLE He's little, but he's wise, and he's a terror for his size. Glee Club 1; Axe Club 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Gov- ernment 1, 2; Yell Leader 2, 3. JAMES J. GALLAGHER How I love my black-haired doll. Hi-Y 2, 3, A: Hi-Times 3; Track 2; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3. ELAINE GANSHAW A penny for her thoughts. Senior Honor Society 4. BILL GRADT Being good is awfully lonosome. P. S. I'm not lone- some. Varsity Football 4, Intramural Basketball 4; Tilden Tech, Chicago 1, 2. JEAN GREILING Sweet and lovely. Glee Club 1, 2: A Capella 1. 2; Operetta 1, 2; Junior Amateur 1, 2, 3. 4; Travel Club 1. 2, 3; Science Club 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Torch Club 3. 4: El-Pe A: Rod Cross 3; Prosidont 4; G. A. A. 3; Thanksgiving Dance ‘ 3,- G. R. Dance Committee 3. 4, Student Court 4; Student Government 1: Monitor 3. 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Roll 1; Honorable Men- tion 1, 2; District Piano Solo First Division 1; Golf 1; German Club 3; State Piano Solo 1. ELDEAN GRIBBLE Petite, and an attractive blonde femme. Band 1, 2; Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4; G. R. Dance Com- mittee 4; Bowling 1, 2. DOROTHY GRIBBLE Of all the treasures fair to see, the wedding ring is the thing for me. Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; G. R. Dance Committee 3; Bowling 2. EARL GROVES Our Groceryman. Track 1,- Cross Country 4; Varsity Basketball 4: Freshman Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 3; Rolling Prairio High School 2. PAT HAAG Neat as a penny. Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; G. A. A. 3; Pepper Club 4; Travel Club 2: Girl Reserves 2, 3. A: Senior Play Committee A; Archery 1; Home Ec. Play 3. MARY HAKES Silence is bliss. Girl Reserves 4. DONNA HANNA Why do 1 have that prejudice for the Navy? Band Twirler 2; Majorette 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3: . Vico President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4: Hi-Tlmos 4; G. R. Dance Committee 4; Student Court 3; Archery 2. DALE HANSON “Ho stands above the rest in more than ono re- spect. Varsity Football 2, 3. 4. MILTON HARDE How I love to swim. L. P. H. S. 1, 2. 3. 4. LOIS HECK 1 only want my Bobby. Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Operetta 1: Girl Re- serves 2, 3, A: Torch Club 2, 3. A; Library 2; Red Cross 2: G. A. A. 3: Junior Play Committee 3; Moni- tor 2, 3, A: Slip Collector 3; Junior Honor Society 1; Honor Roll 1: Honorable Mention 1; Bowling 2, 3; Archery 2; Home Ec. Club 1; Goodland High School. JOHN HEISE As true a man as he is tall determined, kindly, firm withal. Freshman Football 1: Freshman Basketball 1; Vars- ity Basketball 3, A: Baseball 2, A: Intramural Bas- ketball 1; Axe Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Monitor 2; Slip Collector 2; Cross Country 2, 3; Band 1, 2. BETTY HESS She shall have music wherever she goes. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, A: Junior Amateur 2, 4: Senior Play 4: Monitor A: Honor Roll 1; District Solo First Division 1, 2, 3; District Ensomble First Division 1, 2. 3; N. I. T. A. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; State Solo. Grand Prize Winner 3. RICHARDS J. HEUER Ho came from a Quaker state, but ho loves a Hoosior gal.'' Ht-Y 4: El-Pe 4: Junior Play 3; Sonior Play 4: Prom Committee 3: Golf 3, 4: Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Cheltenham High School 1, 2. RICHARD HILGENDORF A hard working man is always sure to win. Freshman Football 1. DONNA HILL California, here I come. Girl Roserves 2, 3, 4; Torch Club 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3: G. A. A. 3; Sonior Play Committee 4; G. R. Dance Committee 4; Monitor 2, 3: Archery 2; Handi- craft 2. GLENN HOCKNEY Bashful, but romantic. Axe Club 2, 3; Track 1; Cross Country 1. MARGARET HOOVER A girl of mind, of spirit, and of action makes her- self a center of attraction. Pepper Club President 4- Travel Club 2,- Girl Re- serves 2, 3: Library 2, 3: N. F. L. 4; Dobato 3. 4: G. A. A. 3: Junior Play Committoe 3: Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; Student Government 3; Traffic Committee 2, 3, 4; Monitor 2, 3. 4: Junior Honor Society 2: Honorable Montion 1. 2, 4: Bowling 2,- Yell Leader 3, 4; Pop Session 3. 4. EARL HOWELL Men of fow words are the best men. Monitor 3, 4. ALBERTA HUFF Sho is hero, I near a noise. Gloe Club 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4: Hi-Timos 4; Junior Play Committoe 3; Senior Play Committee 4. IVAN INGERSOLL I am super in one arm driving. Glee Club 3: Y-Freshman 1; Monitor 2; Track 1; Freshman Football 1; Intramural Basketball 1. FLORENCE JOHNSON A quiet,-unassuming girl of sterling worth. Gloe Club 1, 2; A Capella I; Operetta 1, 2; Popper Club 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4r G. A. A. 3; Senior Play Committoe 4: G. R. Dance Committee 4; Monitor 3; Bowling 1; Arrh� rv 1 SHIRLEY JOHNSON Fashions of the time intrigue me. Band 1. 2; Orchestra 1: Solo First Division 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4: Thanksgiving Dance Committeo 3; G. R. Dance Committee 3; Monitor 3; Bowling 1, 2- Election Committoe 4: Girl Rosorvos 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Hop Committee 2; Honorable Mention 1, 2, 3,- Honor Roll 4. SHIRLEY JOHNSTON My Buddy. A Capella 2: Operetta 2; Pepper Club 4; Girl Re- serves 2. 3. • G R. Dance Comm it too 3; Slip Col- lector 2; Archory 2. RUTH JOHNSTONE I had the craziest dream. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Travel Club 2. 3: Girl Re- •ervos ? 3, 4: Hi-Times 3; Junior Play Committee 3- Sonior Play Committee 4; Monitor 2, 3, 4; Honor- able Mention 1. 3; Riders' Club 4. ELEANOR JONES Down South America way. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2; Travel Club 1; Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4,- Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4: Rod Cross 3; Hi- Times 4; Junior Play 3: Senior Play Committee 4; Prom Committeo 3: G. R. Dance Committee 4; Stu- dent Government 4; Student Government Commit- toe 4; Michigan City High School 1. ROBERT JOSEPH “Youth comes but onco in a lifo time. Band 1. JOSEPHINE KACZOR Dignified, quiet and demuro. of hor success she will always be sure. Glee Club 1; Hi-Times. JACK KANNEY Why womon prefer brunettes. Axe Club 3: Monitor 3; Slip Collector 2: Stamp and Bond Committee 4; Bowling 1, 2. PAT KELLY When Irish eyes aro smiling. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. Junior Play Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committeo 3; Student Government 1: Bowling 1, 2. ROBERT KELLY Life is a glorious thing. L. P. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. NORMAN KENNEDY A sailing we will go. Band 1. 2; Monitor 2, 3; Honorable Mention 1. 2; Boys State 3. GLENNA KIMMEL She'll pack away your troublos try her. Glee Club 1, 2; A Capella 2; Travel Club 3: Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4- Torch Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 3; Hi- Times 4: Prom Committee 3; G. R. Danco Committee 3; Archery 2. WESLEY KIPP He's slightly terrific. Band 1. 2, 3: Orchestra 2, 3: Axe Club 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Officer 3: Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; Stu- dent Court Committee 3; Student Government 2: Cross Country 2; Tennis 4; Bowling 1; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Basoball 3, 4. STEPHEN KONIECZNY 1 would live and die a bachelor. Axe Club 2, 3: Red Cross 3; Student Government 1: Freshman Football 1; Varsity Basketball 4; Intra- mural Baskotbali 3. HARRY KREIDLER Such heavenly figures from his pencil grow, so warm with light his blended colors flow. El-Po 4: Red Cross 1. 2: Student Court Committee 4: Stamp and Bond Cominittoe 3: Golf 4; Intramural Basketball 4. DOROTHY KROSS Did you over soe a dream walking. Glee Club 1: Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. President 4: G. A. A. 3: Bowliag 1, 2; Archory 1, 2. ALICE KRUEGER Originalities through learning come to her like instincts, unawares. Glee Club 1. 2. 4; A Capella 2. 4; Operetta 1. 2. 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; District Vocal Contest 1: Junior Honor Society 1: Honor Roll 1: Honorable Mention 2; Archery 1, 2. ROY KULLBY “Ho knows the game football wo moan. Gloe Club 1. Hi-Y 3. Vic© Prosidont -5: Hi-Times 4; Prom Committoo 3; Monitors 3; Track 3; Bowling 2; Freshman Football 1: Varsity Football 2, 3. 4; In- termural Basketball 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY LAMBERSON Too good to lose.” Gloe Club I. 2; A Capella 2; Operetta 2; Pepper Club 4- Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 3; Monitors 3; Slip Collectors 3; Archery 1; Horno Economics Club 2. CHARLES E. LEETS He's wearing the navy blues. Band 1, 2: Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Axe Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Debate 4; Hi-Times 4; Prom Committee 3,- Bowl- ing 2; Boys State 3. FRANCES LEMBERIS Sho's a real Iriond. Glee Club 1, 2; A Capella Poppor Club 4: Girl Reservos 2, 3, 4r G. A. A. 3; Monitors 3: Archery 1; Home Economics Club 2. VIRGINIA LEWIS Sweet Stranger. Girl Reserves 4: Torch Club 4; Walkerton High School 4. MARGARET LEWIS Bright? Why Mars is but a candle! lunior Amateur 2. President 3. 4; Travel Club 2. President 3; Science Club 2; Vice-Presidont 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Torch Club 3, Secretary 4; El-Pe 3. Editor-In-Chief 4; Junior Play 3; G. A. A. 3; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance 3; Girl Reserves Dane© Committee 4; Student Court 3; 4; Student Government 1, 3; Student Government Committee 3, 4; Senior Honor Society 3. 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3; State Algebra Con- test 1; Latin Contest, socond place; D. A. R. Award 4. ROSEMARY LINGARD Write me as one who loves her follow men. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Hi- Times 3; Class Officer 1; Monitor 2, 3; Honor Roll 1: Honorable Mention 1. 2, 3; Bowling I. AUDREY LINTON My Man. Band 1, 2; Junior Amateur 2, 3; Travel Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4. G. A. A. 3; Hi Times 4; Sonlor Play 4; Prom Committeo 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; Girl Reserves Dance Committee 3; Stu- dent Government 1; Monitors 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2; District Solo Contest 1, 2. 6 JEAN LONG As a studont you shine—as a friend you aro fin©. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2; Dabbers Club 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Honorable Mention 3. worth McCarthy All tho girls stand and stare, a: his blond and curly hair. Gloe Club 3. 4; A Capella 3. 4; Color Guard 3; Op- eretta 3, 4; Junior Amateur 1. 2: Travel Club 1. 2; Hi-Y 4: Junior Play 3; Thanksgiving Dance 3; Slip Collector 2; Boys State 3; Varsity Football 3; State Solo Contest 3. I dorothy McCauley She has a winning way, a joyful look; and always j finishos what she undertakes. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3. President 4; Trl-Hi- Y 3, 4; Library 2, 3. 4; El-Pe 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Archery 1. i JACK McCORMACK Love'em and leave'em. Hi-Times 4; Prom Committoo 3; Bovs State 3; Intra- mural Basketball 4; Reserve Basketball 3; Roosevelt High School 1, 2. EDNA MAAHS She must go with the milkman—always gets grade A. Selene© Club 3: Biology Club 2; Math Club 3, 4: Girl Reserves 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Monitors 2, 3; Slip Colloctor 4; Honorable Mention 1. i MARY MACOMB With a sunny smile and a cheery gigglo, out of j difficulties she can wiggle. Girl Rosorves 3, 4; Torch Club 3. Treasurer 4- Slip Collectors 3; Pennsylvania 1. EILEEN MAJCHER What's tho future in psychology? Gloe Club 1; Travel Club 1; Girl Reserves 4; Red Cross 1; Junior Play Committee 3; Studont Govern- ment 4; Bowling 1. EUGENE MANNIA The man about town. L. P. H. S. I, 2, 3. 4. VIRGINIA MANSON Or light or dark or short or tall, she sets a trap to snare them all. Orchostra 1; Junior Amateur 2; Travel Club 1, 2; Biology Club Secretary 2; French Club 3; Girl Re- serves 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4. Library 1; Red Cross 3; G. A. A. 3; Hi-Times 2; Junior Play 3: Prom Committee 3; Student Government Committee 3; Junior Honor Society 1. 2; Senior Honor Society 3, 4: Honor Roll 1. 2; Honorable Mention 3, 4; Stamp and Bond 3; Golf 1; Bowling 1, 2; Archery 1, 2. HAROLD MARSHALL Miss You. Glee Club 1, 2- A Capella 1. 2; Operetta 1, 2; Axe Club 1. 3; Hi-1 4; El-Pe 4; School Marshall 4; Prom Committee 3: Student Court 4: Student Government 4: Monitor 1, 2, 4; Honorable Mention 1, 2; Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ELMER MARTINSEN Don't Fence Me In. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchostra 3; Operetta 1, 4: Hi-Y 3, 4: Class Officor 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Student Gov- ernment 2; Junior Honor Society 1, 2; Varsity Foot- ball 4. WILMETTA MERCHANT Her wit goes all the way around and buttons down the back. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3; Red Cross 3; G. A. A. 3; Senior Play Committeo 4; Monitor 1, 2, 3; Honorable Mention 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Archery 1. ELOISE MILLER Having a wonderful time. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Red Cross 3: G. A. A. 3; Sonior Play Committee 4: Monitor 1, 2, 3; Bowling I, 2: Archery 1. MARY LOU MILLER For books and school she hasn't much care, her daily worry How's my hair?” Glee Club 1. 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4: G. A. A. 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4. MARILOU MILLER Quality you can trust in. Pepper Club 4; Girl Resorvos 4; Red Cross 1. 2; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play Committee 3: Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Monitor 4; Honor Roll 1; Archery 1, 2. DICK MORRIS Blondo Dynamite.” Science Club 1: Hi-Y 3. 4: Rod Cross 2: Student Gov- ernment 1. 2; Monitor 3; Junior Honor Society 1; Honorable Mention 2; Track 3; Austin High School, Chicago 1, 2. BILL NELSON Sports are not all I'm interested in. Axe Club 2; Travel Club 2; Hi-Y 3. 4: Red Cross 2: Hi-Times 4: Student Government 2; Junior Honor Society 3; Tennis 1; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. BARBARA NEW We took a shine to her. Glee Club 2; Girl Reserves 1; Bowling 1. PAT NIPPLE To be sweet and capable is a combination rarely found. Band 2, 3: Orchostra 2, 3; Travel Club 3: Girl Re- serves 2, 3. 4; Torch Club 3. President 4; Library 3, 4; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play Committee 3: Senior Play Committee 4; Senior Honor Society 3, 4: Honorable Mention 4: Stamp and Bond 3: Bowling 2; Monticel- lo, Indiana High School 1. PEGGY NOLAN Clang, clang, wont the bracelets. Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 3; Hi-Times 4; Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; G. R. Dance Committee 3. 4; Monitor 2: Bowling I, 2; Archery 2. HELINE ELIZABETH MATTHEWS Loyal heartod. strong of mind, a better heart is hard to find. Band 1, 2; Junior Amateur 2. 3, 4; Travel Club 2, 3; French Club 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play Committoe 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Class President 1; Prom Committee 3; Girl Re- sorvos Dance Committee 2, 3; Junior Honor Society 1. 2; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Roll I, 3, 4; Honorable Mention 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1. MARY LOU MEADOWS When she laughs we all laugh. Band 1, 2, 3: Orchestra 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Senior Play Committee 4; G. A. A. 3; Dabbers Club 4; Girl Reserves 4; Bowling 1. VIRGINIA OESTERMYER Littlo friends may prove qrea! friends. Glee Club 1; A Capella 2; Operetta 1, 2; Girl Re- serves 4; Red Cross 4. GORDON OHLIS Be a live wire, and you'll never get stepped on. Gloe Club 1; Track 3, 4; Freshman Basketball 1; In- termural Basketball 3, 4. BILL OLSON I'd rather be ‘Wright’ than wrong. Hi-Y 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Monitors 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Froshman Football 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2; Froshman Basketball 1. Base- ball 1. TOM OSBORN Always ready to Join in fun. and always around whon there's work to be done. Band 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Orchostra 1, 2, 3, 4; Oper- etta 2, 4; Ht-Y 2, President 3, 4; El-Pe 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Officer 2; Prom Committee 3: Thanksgiving Dance 3: Student Court 3; Student Government 3, President 4; Junior Honor Society 1, 2; Senior Honor Society 3, 4; Honorable Mention 1. 2, 3, 4; Stamp and Bond Committee 3; Track 3; Tennis 1, 2, Captain 3, 4; Boys State 3; Varsity Bas- ketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; Intramural Bas- ketball 3; Rythmn Warriors 3, 4; Latin Club 2; State Solo 1; State Band 1, 2; State Orchestra 1. DOUGLASS PARKER 'T dream of 'Jeanie' with the light brown hair. Constitution Contest 3; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Junior Amateur 2; French Club 3, 4; State Band and Orchestra Contest 1, 2; Hi-Y Secretary 3, 4; N. F. L. 3. 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 3, 4; State Solo 1; State Speech Congress 3, 4; State Latin Contest 2; Math Contest 3; Class President 2; Prom Committee 3; Student Court 3; Student Government 2, 3, Vlcv President 4. National Latin Medal Win- ner 3; Junior Honor Society 1, 2; Senior Honor So- ciety 1. 2; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 3; Boys State 3; Freshman Football 1- Varsity Football 2, 3- In- tramural Basketball 2, 3; Rythmn Warriors 3, 4; Latin Club 2. PAUL PARKER I am not going to let books interfere with my edu- cation. Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3; Reserve Basketball 2; Student Government 3; Boys Glee Club 1; Baseball 2; Tennis 1. MARION PARSONS Brains are the essence of personality. Math Club 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Honorable Montion 3, 4; Bowling 2; Walcott High 1, 2. DOROTHY PARTHUN “Silence has many advantages. L. P. H. S. 2. 3. 4. MARCILE PARTHUN One of tho few upon whom you can depend. L. P. H. S. 2, 3. 4. BOB PEFFERS With all his faults, wo love him still, the stiller the better. Hi-Y 3. 4; Poru High School 1, 2. LORRAINE PETING The business of my lifo is pleasure. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Senior Play Com- mittee 4. MARGARET PFEIFFER Without a doubt, she's a good scout. Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1. 2; State Solo Division Win- ner 1, 2; Brownsbury, Indiana 1, 2. ANN PHILLIPS Personality, plus. Junior Amateur 2. Secretary 3; Travel Club 2, Sec- retary 3; French Club 3: Girl Roservos 2, 3. 4: El-Po 4; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play Committee 3: Monitors 4; Junior Honor Socioty 1, 2; Senior Honor Socioty 3, President 4; Honor Roll 1,- Honorable Mention 2, 3: Bowling 1, 2, 3. JEAN PLIS 'Til take 'em tall, dark, and handsome. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4: G. R. Dance Committee 4- Moni- tor 4; Honorable Mention 1, 2. EMILY POCHOPIN Fair words never hurt the tongue. Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Home Ec. Play 3. RUTH PRELLWITZ She keeps hor frionds by not giving them away. Glee Club 1. 2; A Capella 2; Operetta 1, 2; Science Club 3; Biology Club 2; Math Club 3. -Jr Girl Re- serves 2. 3, A; Junior Play Committee 3; Senior Play Commilteo A; Student Court Committee 3; Senior Honor Soctoty 3. 4: Honor Roll 1; Honorablo Mention 2; Handicraft Club I. DOT PRUDEN I am much inclinod to speak to all mankind. Glee Club 1; Camera Club 2; Girl Resetves 2, 4: Tri-Hi-Y A: Red Cros 1; Hi-Tlme� 1; Senior Play Committee 4; Class Officors 4; G. R. Dance Commit- tee 3: Monitor 4: Honorable Mention 3; Bowling 2; Archory 1; Home Ec. Club 1; Handicraft Club 1. PAT PUGH Datos are my favorite fruit. Glee Club 1; Traveling Club 1; Girl Reserves 2: Tri- Hi-Y 1; Student Government 1: Bowling 1. JACK PURCELL I am not in the role of the common man. Glee Club 1; El-Pe 4. MARY LOU QUINN Thoro's a far away look in her eyes. Girl Rosorvos 3, 4; Hi-Times 4: Senior Play Commit- tee 4: G. R. Dance Committee 4; Immaculate Con- ception 1, 2. MICHIANA RANSOM Short and sweet. Glee Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Monitor 4; Honor- able Mention 4. ARLENE RAUSCHENBACH I have a heart for every boy. Glee Club 1; G. A. A. 3: Bowling 1. 2; Archcry 1. FLORENCE REED A lovable, jolly way has she. Glee Club 1. 2: Operetta 2; Travel Club 1. 2, 3: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Monitor 3; Archery 1. NELLIE ROBE There'll never be another you. Senior Play Committee 4; Honorable Mention 4; Springfield Township 1, 2, 3. MARY ROBINSON Care is an enemy to life. Class Officer 1: Red Crocs 2; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 2, 3: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. NORMA ROYSDON The artistic touch. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Travel Club 3; Biology 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4,- Trl-Hi-Y 3, 4; Dabbers Club President 4; Library 3, 4; Red Cross Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3: Senior Play Committee 3; Student Court Committee 3; Monitor 3; Arch- eiy 1. KERN RUSSELL What shall I do to be known forever.” Travel Club 2; Science Club 3; Junior Play 3: Prom Committee 3: Slip Collectors 1. 2; Track 3: Cross Country 2: Golf 4; Bowling 1; Varsity Football 4; Freshman Basketball 1: Intramural Basketball 1. 2. MERLIN SAMPSON My name expects great things from mo. lee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 2. RICHARD SCHMIDT I can resist anything but temptation. Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1: Honorable Mention 1: Track 3: Cross Country 3, 4; Inlramural Basketball 1, 2. Sh DOROTHY SCHOOF When in doubt what to do, don't do it. L. P. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. GERALD SCHOOF How full of teachers is this working day world.' Axe Club 3; Monitors 2. CLARENCE SCHREIBER 1 romember a mass of things but indistinctly. Boy's Golf 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. MARIETTE SCHRODER On© never loses by doing good turns. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 4; Red Crosr 4; Hi Times 4: Prom Committe© 3; Operetta 1. ESTHER SCHULTZE If silonce is gold. I'm rich. Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 2: Girl Reserves 3. 4; Red Cross 1. 2; Senior Play Committeo 4: Honorable Mention 1, 2: Bowling 1. ROBERT SCHULTZ A little backward about coming forward. 1.. P. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4. JOYCE SEARLES With her usual wit and little pun. Who'll bring to to friends a lot of fun. _ . „ Glee Club 1. 2; Band 1. 2; Science Club 3: Girl Re- servos 3. 4- Torch Club 3. 4: G. A. A. 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4: Student Court 1: Student Gov- ernment 1, 2; Monitors 3, 4; Honorable Mention 1, 2: Wheaton Academy 2. VIRGINIA SHAW Her voice has power to charm. Glee Club 1; Opoiotta 1: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 4; Monitors 4: Bowling 2. JEAN SHEPHERD She who does things quietly will likely do them well. Glco Club 1; Biology Club 1: Girl Reserve? 2, 3, 4: Red Cross 1; G. A. A. 3; Bowling 2, 3; Archery 2. MARILYN SHERWOOD As likeable as lookable. Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Student Government 4. AILEEN SCHULTZ One swell gal. Gioe Club 1; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Library 2; G. A. A. 3: Student Government 4; Monitors 3; Bowling 3. RUBY SHULTZ I fish in the sea of follows, and I always got a bite. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Red Cross 1, 2; Slip Collectors 4; Bowling 1, 2; Archery 3. JANE SIMONSON She who stands high is scon afar. Band 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Library 2, 3, 4- G. R. Dance Committee 3; Honorable Mention 1, 3; Bowl- ing 1, 2. CHARLES SMITH I hope Gabriel likes my music. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Hi Times 4: Student Government 4: Junior Honor Society 1, 2; Senior Honor Society 3, 4. JUDY SMITH Smilos are hor specialty. Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3; Treasurer 4. GLORIA SNIDER It's the little things that count.” Girl Reservos 2, 3; Rod Cross 1; Slip Collectors 4. DORIS JEAN STEVENSON Star Eyes” Girl Rosorvos 2, 3, 4; El-Po 4; Senior Play Committee 4: Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Danco Commit- tee 3; Spring Dance Committee 4; G. R. Dance Com- mittee 4: Bowling 2; Tri-Hl-Y 4. PATRICIA STEVENSON Always Smiling. Glee Club 1: Pepper Club 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Library 2; G. A. A. 3; Sonior Play Committee 4. G. R. Dance Committee 3; Monitor 3; Archery 1, 2. BETTY TAYLOR Dependable You. Orchestra 1, 2; Red Cross 3; Senior Play Committee 4: Riding Club 4. HARRIET TAYLOR Don't ever change. Pepper Club 4; Girl Reserves 4; Junior Play Com- mittee 3; Senior Play Committee 4 Monitor 4; Arch- ery 1, 2. NORMA JEAN TAYLOR What's tho great attraction at Westville? Glee Club 1: Pepper Club 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3; Cabinet 4; G. A. A. 3; Sonior Play Committee 4: Thanksgiving Dance 3; G. R. Dance Committee 4: Bowling 1, 2; Archory 1, 2. ROSEMARY TAYLOR A pleasure to know. Glee Club 1; Girl Rosorvos 2, 3, 4; Library 2; G. A. A. 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; G. R. Dance Committee 4; Bowling 1, 2; Archery 1, 2. BARBARA TERRELL Miss you, since you went away. Gleo Club 1: Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Library 2, 3, 4; Riding Club 4. MARY TONN She's a real friend. Band 1, 2; Monitors 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3: Travel Club 2. NAOMI TRAVIS Stay as sweet as you are. Glee Club 1; Travel Club 1, 2: Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Tri-Hl-Y 1, 2: Rod Cross 1, 2; Archery Secretary 1. COLLEEN TRIM You are my sunshine. Gloo Club 4; A Capolla 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Oporotta 4: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Ht-Tlmes 4: Junior Play Committee 3; Bowling 1. RUTH VAN KOSKY Deep in a Dream. Travel Club 1, 2; Red Cross 1, 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Handicraft 1; President of Archery 1. JUANITA VOGELSANG You're one to be remembered. Math Club 3; Girl Reserves 3. 4: Hi-Times 4: Senior Play Committee 4: Monitor 4; Slip Collectors 3; An- cilla Domini 1. JANICE WALKER The night is beautiful. Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Library 3: G. A. A. 3; Bowling 2; Archory 2. DOLORES WALTON She’s lull ol lifo, she's full of fun. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 4; Monitor 3. JOHN WANDELL O Johnny. L. P. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4. TOM WEAVER A man of his own ideas. Travol Club 2; Science Club 2; French Club 3; Camera Club 2; Rod Cross 1, 2; N. F. L. 3, 4; Debate 3, 4: Junior Play Committee 3; Student Government 4; Slip Collector 3; Stamp and Bond Committee 4. BERNICE WEGNER What have I done NOW! Orchestra 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Junior Play 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Bowling I, 2; Archery 1, 2. BARBARA JEAN WEIDMAN Learning to play golf for the future. Band 1: Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; El- Pe 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Class Officer 1; Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; Spring Dance Committee 4: G. R. Danco Com- mittee 4; Student Government 4: Monitors 1. 2. 3: Girls Bowling 1; Archery 1; Quartet District Con- test 1; Treasurer. Tri-Hi-Y 4. ROSEMARY WEILER How many hearts have you broken with those great big beautiful eyes? Glee Club 1, 2, 4; District Contest 1. 2; A Capella 2. 4: Operelta 4; Junior Amateur 2, 3. 4; Travel Club 1, 2. 3; Biology Club 3; Math Club 4; Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4; Trt-Hl-Y 3. Secretary 4; Dabbers Club 4: Library 2. 3, 4: El-Pe 4; Red Cross 3, 4; N. F. L. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 3; Junior Play Commit- tee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Prom Committee 3; G. R. Dance Committee 3, 4; Student Court Com- mittee 3. 4; Student Court Committee 3; Student Government 3; Monitors 2, 3, 4; Slip Collectors 3; Honorable Mention 1, 3; Golf 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Archory 2. MARILYN WEIR It is bettor to.be small and shine, than large and cast a shadow. Glee Club 1; Operetta I; Junior Amateur 1, Treas- urer 2, 3; Travel Club 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Torch Club 3. 4; N. F. L. 4; Debate 4; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Student Court 3, Clerk 4; Student Government 2, 3; Student Government Com- mittee 3; Slip Collector I; Senior Honor Society 4; Honor Roll 2; Honorable Mention 1, 3, 4; Stamp and Bond 4; Golf 1; Bowling 2. JANET WHITE Precious and 'Cagey' things come in littlo pack- ages. Glee Club 1; Junior Amateur 2: Travol Club 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4; Torch Club 2, 3; El-Pe 4; Red Cross 3; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play Com- mittee 4; Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance Committee 3; G. R. Dance Committee 3; Student Government Committeo 3; Monitor 4; Slip Collector 2. CARL WILLIAMS His hair is rod; his spirits, true. Whore fun is fun, he’s sure to do. Axo Club 2: Hi-Y 4; Junior Play 3; Monitors 3; Track 3; Varsity Football 3, 4. DICK WINKLER To know him is to appreciate him. Glee Club 1; Junior Play 3; Student Court 3; Hon- orable Mention 1; Track 2, 3; Cross Country 3; Boys Stato 1; Intramural Basketball 4. WALLY WISNISKI One in a million. Rod Cross 2; Prom Committee 3: Student Govern- ment 1; Monitors 1. 2; Bowling 1, 2; Freshman Foot- ball I; Varsity Football 2, 3. 4; Freshman Basket- ball I; Intramural Baskotball 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4. LOIS WOOD The bells are ringing. Pepper Club 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2; Prom Committee 3; Moni- tor 4; Honorable Mention 1. GERTRUDE WOODARD A genial and pleasant companion. Pepper Club 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4: Red Cross 2, 3; G. A. A. 3. PAUL YELTON Why do they think I'm so big? Prom Committee 3; Thanksgiving Dance 3; Moni- tors 3; Varsity Football 1, 2, 3; Freshman Basket- ball 1; Intramural Baskotball 4: Reserve Basketball. PICTURES NOT APPEARING WILLIAM ASH ROBERT STEWART ROBERT OTT ROBERT TARNOW EVELYN FAY PETRY WILLIAM TAYLOR PRESENTING THE UNDERCLASSMEN More than eight hundred underclassmen daily wend their way through the halls of L. P. H. S. to classes and study halls to prepare their lessons which will eventually lead to graduation. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but all play and no work will accomplish the same, so in La Porte High School the builders are given the opportunity both to work and to play alike. Next to the highest of the builders” are the juniors whose election of class officers proved their ex- cellent judgment; consequently they have enjoyed a happy, successful year in La Porte High. James Donnelly, president, led the proud junior class with Jane Buerger as vice-president, Martha Cygan as secretary, and Lambert Landwer as treasurer. Their able sponsors, Miss Walcott and Mr. Prokl, helped to plan and carry out successfully their social activities. The social highlight of the fall season was the Thanksgiving Dance. The gym was transformed into a gay Thanksgiving scene by the hard-working committee. The juniors danced again the sixth of January by sponsoring an after-game dance. A nice sum was added to the treasurer's books for the spring social functions in addition to providing several hundred young people with a good time on a cold winter night. The climax of the junior year was reached when the members of the class served as hosts and host- esses to the graduating seniors at the Junior-Senior Prom. The beautifully decorated auditorium indeed showed to the school and to the community the initiative and ingenuity of this class. Now the juniors are almost ready to take the front seats of the assembly hall. They are looking for- ward to an even more successful year as the senior builders of 1946. Just as the juniors shouted for joy when they rose from their second year to take the title of upper- classmen, the sophomores likewise were relieved to shed the horrible name of green horns. They could at least lift their heads and smile with the rest of the school. As full-fledged members of La Porte High this enterprising class started out with a bang by electing Earl Dahl, president; William Hay, vice-president; and Robert Larson, secretary-treasurer. To guide them were their sponsors, Miss Charlotte Hogle and Mr. Grant Frantz. The freshmen looked up in awe at the sophomores and complained because their freshman year seemed so long; but as the year progressed, we may safely say the freshmen stopped running from room to room in astonished panic and at last got acquainted with their school. Although the all-important task of starting their foundations for the future consumed most of their time, yet they were well represent- ed in sports, music, and other extra-curricular activities. At the first of the school year, the freshmen functioned together as a class and elected Harold Rose- now to lead the way through their first year with Eleanor Essling as vice-president and Pat Baum- gartner as secretary-treasurer. Ready and willing to help them were Mrs. Dorothy Robey and Mr. John O. Ault, their sponsors. The freshmen have looked forward all year to handling the titles of freshie and greenie to the next crop. They were at least partially able to do this when the mid-year freshmen arrived in January. With warm days here their green hue has become dull, and the class of 1948 has high hopes of surviv- ing to continue its building for three more years in L. P. H. S. 28 UNDERCLASSMEN SEEK ADVICE OF SENIOR BUILDERS THE JUNIORS James Alderfer Ralph Alsdorf Jack Arndt Marjorie Ash Betty Atkinson Gene Bach Barbara Badger Don Barrett James Bartholomew Norma Berry Bette Bell Bob Bernacchi Joan Borg Donald Bowman Bob Buerger Jane Burger Betty Calkins Phyllis Canada Edward Carson Royce Cattron Bob Christ Joan Christensen Joan Clark Alberta Colburn Norma Collins Pauline Collins Pat Curtin Nancy Davis Ruth Deardurff Bessie De Armond Gay DeWitt James DeWolf Florence De Wolfe Louise Diesslin Gloria Diffendorfer James Donnelly June Douglas Rosemary Dreiner Leon Duchossois Alice Eggert Richard Eigenmann Ronald Ekins Wayne Erickson Ruth Essling Wayne Euler Martha Evans Melvin Everly Richard Fara Robert Fara Betty Lou Fisher Wilbur Frankinburger Bob Frederick Irmgard Friedrich Gharyl Frye Phyllis Gable George Games Sara Jane Gangwer Joe Gembala Lawrence Goers Emma Helen Goode Howard Goodson Joanne Gorham William Grace Doris Grandorf Marian Gropp Betty Gust Bob Gust Henry Hallberg Elsie Hanna Eugene Hasselfeldt Janet Haverly Norman Hedstrom Viola Hilgendorf Dick Hileman Richard Holloway Evelyn Holmes Mary Lee Hoos Lida Mae Hunt Lawrence Jensen Bertil Johnson Dick Johnson Frances Jones Verna Lou Jones John Kachur Richard Kanney Herbert Keene Edward Keller Robert Kelsey Lavonne Killian Paul Killian Doris Kimmel Betty Kincaid Juanita Kindig Lorraine Kobernus Gerald Komp Bob Komp Rosemarie Komperda Robert Konieczny Carl Krentz James Kruger Patty Kubiniec Richard Kunze Ray Kwasney Lambert Landwer Caroline Lanz Ralph Link Charles Linn Dumont Loomis Lola McEwen Betty McGee Mary Jane McKinney Maxine McMahan Barbara Mansfield Fred Meneko Harry Miller Don Miller Walter Miller Robert Mills Martin Mount Fred Mueller Jack Mullins Margie Naegle Gordon Nelson Viola Newton Barbara Norris Janis Norris Doreen O'Connell Mary Osborn Jack Ott Audrey Parker Kathleen Pearson Violet Perkens Mary Penn Stanley Plis Eleanor Pogacnik Phyllis Pontius Barbara Price Gene Quick Phil Quinn Jack Ramp Norman Ray Dolores Reasoner Arlene Reinicke Shirley Rheinholtz Ronald Rhoade Judy Rickes Martha Robuck Betty Rosenow Don Rosenow Violet Roysdon Patricia Ryan Marjorie Sallwasser Louanna Sampson Jeanne Seibert Kenneth Schoff Virginia Shroyer Vivian Spaeth Ann Spevak Dick Stayback Carol Stevens David Stevenson Catherine Taylor Charlotte Ann Taylor Wesley Thcde Patricia Truex Diane Twigger Zayda Umphlet Richard Wendt Roger Wendt Dorothy Wesley Jerry Willitt Howcfrd Wilson Neva Jane Winrote Helen Wood Frank Woodcox Norman Yeaney Marie Ziarnek Forrest Zimmerman Betty Anderson Sophomores Ruby Adams Wayne Allen Robert Anderson Connie Anderson Pearl Andreano Vincent Archer Bonnie Aumsbaugh William Avery Rosemary Bachmann Jere Barnes Don Bazzell Frances Beemon John Benner Bartholemew Bernacchi Florence Bernacchi Lola Bernacchi Betty Biege Casimer Biernachi Delores Blake Marilyn Bohannon Dolores Bowes Marcella Brown Bernadine Buckley Patrician Bunce Charles Bush William Buss Adeline Bym Harold Campbell Rosemary Cashmer Tom Chase Richard Clougher Peggy Cobb Alvin Czanderna Wilbur Dadlow Earl Dahl Warren Dankart Garland Daniel Deama Deamas Lois Decker Dean Dietrich Gale Disbrow Joan Dolohery Shirley Donley Ramona Eberle Don Ebert Fern Eddy Robert Ehrich Russell Ervin Fred Eslinger Margie Euler John Evans Mary Evans Casimer Fabrowicz Gloria Fenker Martha Fergason Carol Fisk Marvin Flowers Arlene Foutz Joyce Foy Joyce Frame Irene Fritz Harold Fulford Helen Garrett Roger Gast Robert Gawron Doris Gensinger Delores Gillham Marvin Goad William Goers Janis Grandorf Gloria Groman Lorraine Gustafson Margaret Haag Lillian Hanna Violet Hanson Sylvia Harris Jack Hendrickson Beverly Henning Robert Henry Colleen Heusi Thelma Hix Marsha Hobbs Victor Hockney Barbara Hollenberg Virginia Houchins Carol Howell Gerald Huge Margaret Huge Dean Hummel Doris Hunsley Sara Jane Hupp Florence Hum Richard Hynes Betty Jefiers Norman Jerndt Donna Jones Joan Jones Paul Julian Bernard Jurkowski Jane Kaczor Donald Kalsow James Karnavas Kathryn Keehn James Keene James Kelly Phyllis Kepplin Kenneth Kier Lucille King Nellie Klassen Robert Kloss Mary Knox Marjorie Koselke Adeline Kozlowski Helen Krol Robert Larson Douglas Laughrey Jerry Leckrone Maurice Levine Thomas Linard Betty Linscomb Benny Lisek Tom Littlewood Seniors in 1933 Dorothy Lockhart Nina Lockhart Phyllis Lytle Regina McCauley Emogene McIntyre William McIntyre Imogene McKeeham Terence McQuiston Norman Maahs Marian Machel Charles Magner Irene Marszalek Marrianne Martin Walter Martin Charlotte Masterson Marilyn Mellenthin Shirley Merrill Robert Meyers Irma Mickelson Jeannie Miller Lois Moehlmann Veronica Moeschl Patricia Mohr Don Morgan Louis Moryl Don Mullinax Phyllis Nagurny Robert Neblung Joan Edith Nelson Delores Nelson Melvin Neuman Frances Newman Robert Nickels Wilbert Nickols Dorothy Niewiadomski Mary Ellen Noakes Herbert Novak Edward Ohime Robert Pagel Thelma Parker Peggy Parsell Bonnie Pearce Kenneth Peck Louis Pelz George Phillips Bill Pickering Edwin Piest Leo Piest Marilyn Plis Patricia Plumback Robert Pogacnik Jo Ann Pruden Richard Purkal Marian Pulliam Lois Reed Orie James Reed Don Reeder Howard Reel Don Regan Lois Reinke Jacqueline Replogle Sophia Rickes Jean Rose Helen Ross Lorna Rubbert Joan Russell Robert Ryden Irene Rymer John Sacks Betty Schelin Norene Schmich Edwin Scholz William Schrader Joan Schroeder Charles Schultz Charlotte Schultz Billy Schumm Shirley Schweder Eileen Seidler Marjorie Shroyer Lorraine Smith Fred Stassel William Steinfeldt Theodore Stepanek Theresa Stevens Eugene Storey Alan Stump Elmer Swanson Richard Swanson Nina Sytzko Donna Rose Taylor Evelyn Terry Marie Tonsoni Harry Toyne Marilyn Travis Powell Travis Francis Tuck Raymond Tuck Wayne Tully Meta Ubele Kathryn Utsch Nancy Upham Charles Van Arman Emanuel Vavok Margaret Vermilyer Marianne Vlock John Wathem Patty Walton Fred Weiss Joyce White Helen Wilcox Joan Wilson Sally Winehill Antonette Wisnieski Joan Wright Sally Wright James Wolf Adrian Young Irene Ziarnek Jeanine Zimmerman Freshmen Richard Alban, David Albert, Louise Albert Richard Ales, Kathryn Alexander, Marion Alexander Richard Allesee, Jeannette Ander- son, Luelle Anderson George Arndt, Alice Asmus, Jean Aukerman, Shirley Aylor, Lor- raine Bachmann, Theodore Bailey, Rosma Baldwin Mary Barber, Bill Barden, Jacquelyn Barrett, Robert Bassett, Donald Baugh, Patricia Baumgartner, Ber- nard Beemon Patsy Bell, Katherine Belzowski, Eu- nice Bennett, Mary Bickel, Helen Biernacki, Caryl Blackburn, James Blalock Hubert Borg, Eileen Bower, Jean Bow- er, Donald Boyce, Geraldine Boyce, George Bradley, Loretta Brenda Jack Brooks, Mary Jane Brown, Bar- bara Browning, Jack Busfield, Ken- neth Bush, Harley Caddy. Duane Capron Richard Carlson, Shirley Cattron, Mary Cavinder, Phyllis Chadder- don, Gerald Lee Chase, Robert Clark, Norma Jean Cole Mary Helen Condon, Mary Ruth Conley, Arlene Corsbie, Lorraine Cox, Robert Cox, Robert Cram, Douglas Creed Richard Crow, James Croy, Richard Cummings, Jayne Curtis, Corrine Kay Cutler, Alan Danielson, John Davis Barbara Day, Beverly Dearduff, Jim- my Dickson, Elaine Diedrich, Pearl Diedrich, Mary Diener, Joan Dobbs Donna Mae Dorsey, Roland Dudeck Margaret Dunn, Billy Durst, Lee Eber, Fondabelle Edwards, Lor- raine Eggebrecht Marjorie Eggert, Gladys Erne, Har- old Eskridge, Elinor Essling, Anna- belle Euler, Bobby Jo Evans, Joan Fara Patricia Fenimore, Walter Fickel, Beverly Fidler, Lewis Finch, Nor- man Fisher, Wanda Lee Fisher, Barbara Frederickson Harvey Freese, Victor Frohne, Valen Frye, Rita Gallagher, Robert Games, Fay Gant, Jack Green Constance Grevers, Charles Goers, Jane Gourley, Robert Greenman, Betty Greer, Don Gribble James Hacker, Phyllis Haferkamp. Joyce Hagenow, Richard Haines, Jeannette Hakes, Doris Hall, Ken- neth Harayda Elaine Harness, Norman Harris, John Hart, Ronald Hasselfellt, Marilyn Henning, Flora Jane Holderbaum Jaunita Houston Charlotte Howell, Joanne Huba, Io- lena Huddleston, Gerard Huenec- ke, Erma Huge, John Jacob, Fran- ces Johnson Mary Jo Jones, Ceileen Kaslow, Lan- ette Kasbaum, Emily Kastelik, Lois Jean Keel, Jerome Keller, Ted Kell er Richard Kennedy, Jack Kepplin, David Kesling, Francis Kessler, Douglas Kier Willetta Kile, Sidney Kling Jean Knoll, Robert Knoll Roberta Knoll, Donald Komp, Ele- nore Koneiczny, Ted Koneiczny, Jeannette Koselke, Emily Krol, A1 Kubit Dixie Lain, Peggy Lambert, Jerry I-ambert, Max Landis, Robert Lanz, Thomas Larson, Benjamin Lazarek Richard Leeker, Bertha Lemberis, Charles Lemberis, Jean Lenick, Evelyn Lewis, Thomas Levandos- ki, Marian Link James Losure, Joe Lubeck, Gene Mc- Allister, Marilyn McDermott, Bob McDermott, Bob McGee, Nelda McGee Bob McGinnis, Arleen McKeenan, Joyce McLean, Barbara McMahan, Bernie McMahan, Barbara Mc- comb, Tom Macomb Billie Malone, Margene Mandeville, Gene Mansfield, Jack Marshall, Paul Marshall, Robert Matt, Van- dalia Matthews Arnold Meinberg, Ada Miller, Billy Miller, Barbara Miller, Jack Miller, Gene Miller, Geraldine Monegeon Gordon Monte, Lena Moretti, Mari- lyn Moyer, Clifford Murphy, Wen- dell Musser, Leo Nagorny, Harvey Neary Marilyn Neiman, Lloyd Nelson, Richard Nichols, Cathleen Nickels, Shirley New, Evelyn Oakes, Patsy Oattes Shirley Odell, Lee Oestermeyer, Robert Ohime Clarence Olsen, Robert Orr, Ruth Orsborn Richard Parkhouse, Elaine Parkison, David Patek. Marie Pearson, Bob Pease, Ruth Pelz, Elmer Peters, Robert Peters John Philon, Ruth Piest, Henry Plis, Gene Price, Joan Prosser Tom Punsky, Doris Reinicke, Roland Reynolds, Mary Richards. Bill Rippy Maureen Robe, Avanell Rose, Jack Rose, Lois Rose, Shirley Rose, Harold Rosenow, Marjorie Routt Jim Sallwasser, Richard Salzer, Er- nest Sampson, Olive May Samuel, Elizabeth Scharf, Henry Schadow- sky, Paul Schmitt Marjorie Schoof, Gail Schuster, Frank Schweder, Elaine Scott, Betty Shaw, Queen Shaw, Roger Sher- man Raymond Short, Sallymae Simms, Donald Slater, William Slater, Al- ban Smith, Calvin Smith, Jean Smith Wayne Smith, Gordon Stayton, John Steeb, Alicia Stevenson, Ralph Stewart, Wilbur Stoewer, James Supanek Cilia Swaim, Donald Sydow, Shirley Tarnow, Donald Tamow, James Taylor, Richard Taylor, Bob Tibbs David Tibma, Henry Tracy, Ruth Un - ger, Ronald Van Vactor, Marjorie Vaughn, Marilyn Voegler, Jacque- line Vogt David Volland, William Wandell, Jayne Weisjahn, Elna Williams, Gloria Wilson. Sterling Wilson, Dickerson Wood Norman Wood, Rosemary Woodcox, Norman Yelinek, Donald Yelton, Eleanore Ziarnek, Stanley Zim- merman, Florence Zirzow Serving Others Pleases Us RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross this year continued to live up to its motto We Serve.” Not only did this organization have success in its annual roll call, but it also donated a large sum for soldiers' over- seas kits, filled boxes of fruit, candy, and cookies for the county home, and remembered teachers and students who have been ill with appropriate gifts. The officers of this year's club are: Jeanie Greiling, president; Walt Miller, vice-president; Mary Lee Hoos, secretary; and Patricia Baumgartner, treasurer. Mrs. Hotchkiss is the able faculty sponser. Sitting: loft to light: Lorraine Cox, Queen Shaw, Jeanie Greiling, Botty Shaw, Charlotte Taylor, Helen Biornacki, Virginia Oe3termeyer, Doris Grandorf, Phyllis Lytal, Marilyn Mollenthin. Second Row: Mary Ruth Conley, Maroon Robe, Rosemary Weiler, Martha Forgason, Joan Lonick, Marilyn Neiment, Norma Roysdon, Rosomary Bachman, Gene Hasselfoldt. Third row: Mario Pierson, Walt Millor, Dean Goers, Bob Nickols, Theresa, Stovans, Jane Buorger, Rose Marie Komporda, Mary Lee Hoos, Marietta Schroeder. Students Play a Part In Winning the War STAMP AND BOND COMMITTEE Students in La Porte High School have participated in the sale of stamps and bonds since the spring of 1941. During the year 1943-44 and the current year the goal of the student body, adopted by the Student Council, has been a jeep a month; that is, purchases amounting to one thousand one hundred and sixty five dollars a month Sales are made during the third hour class each Tuesday. For the first semester of this year sales amounted to five thousand one hundred twenty-nine dollars and seventy cents. During the week of December 5, ninety per cent of the students bought stamps or bonds. It is hoped that ninety per cent participation can be attained more than once. Members of the committee are: Marjorie Sallwasser, Marilyn Weir, Tom Weaver, and Jack Kan- ney with Miss Jones, the faculty sponsor. They Check the Passes and Direct the Halls MONITORS The monitor system is composed of nine monitors and one captain for each class period. The captains are: Ruth Johnstone, Melvin Eberly, Louis Duchoissois, Betty Rosenau, Gharl Frye, and Bob Fara. Each monitor is responsible for issuing a court summons to any student who is in the halls with- out a pass or who is loitering or visiting during a period. Such court summons are handled by a court of Student Government members who listen to each case and assign penalties if necessary. The monitor captain checks on the efficiency of his staff. During fire drills each monitor sees that his respective corridor is cleared of students and reports to his captain before leaving the building. Silling: lofl lo light: Bob Do Wolf, Owon Grinstoad, Earl Howoll, Melvin Newman, Bob Komp, Charles Van Armen, Melvin Evorly, Loon Duchossois, and Norman Maahs. Second row: Lorraine Smilh, Rosemary Weiler, Lois Wood, Michianna Ransom, Janet White, Virginia Houtchins, Gharyl Frye, Diane Twlgger, Betty Scholin, Joyce Searls, Lois Decker, Mary Ellon Hoakos, and Richard Fara. Third row: Mrs. Ruscoll, Jim Donnelly, Richard Schmidt, Judy Rickos, Shirley Droiner, Joan Schroeder, Irene Allon, Betty Rosenau. Thelma Farkor, Betty Hess, Juanita Vogolsang. Viola Hilgondorf, Louanna Sampson. Arlene Rmichey, Wayne Bonnor, Bob Kelsey, and Bob Fara. Fourth row: Don Peglow, Margy Haag, Lois Heck, Mary Lou Millor, Harriet Taylor, Joan Plis, Doug Parker, Ann Phillips, Norma Bow- man. Ruth Johnstone, Bessie De Armond, Janice Walker, and Gene Berk. 42 Students Help To Promote Good Citizenship STUDENT COURT AND COMMITTEES Traffic and school rule violators are given a fair trial and chance to testify in the stu- dent court which is run entirely by students who efficiently summon, try, and sentence the violators. This organization holds a session each Thursday. Little is heard of the student government committees of our school; yet their work is very important to our school. These various committees: P.T.A., traffic, pep session, and assembly are chosen by the pres- ident of the school and approved by the student government. BOYS' STATE Hoosier Boys' State, a meeting held for one full week every year at Indianapolis for the purpose of bettering citizenship and building loyalty on understanding, is a convention sponsored by the American Legion in cooperation with the Elks Club, Lions Club, and Ki- wanis Club. The boys are chosen by the high school principal and his decision is based on the advice and help of the counselors and organizations. The meeting is held with the idea of giving experience in government and citizenship. Left to right: Norman Kennedy, Tom Osborn, Dick Heuer, Raymond Bernacchi, Worth McCarthy, Douglas Parker, Rosert Joseph, Jack McCormack. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Each year in L.P.H.S. a great election is held through which the students who are to participate in running the school for the following year are chosen. Those officers who are president, Tom Osborn; vice president, Douglas Parker; secretary of the Council, Gharyl Frye; Judge of Lower Court, Herb Keene; judge of Upper Court, Earl Dahl; marshall, Harold Marshall, and clerk, Marge Sallwasser, along with the representatives selected by the home rooms make up the body that governs the school. Sitting: loft to right: Doris Hall, Irene Marszlak, Barbara Weldman, Eleanor Jones, Margo Sallwasser, Gharyl Fryo, Marty Cygan, Lola Bernacchi, Kay Cutler, Virginia Houtchins, Doris Grandorf. Second row: Douglas Parkor, Dick Kanney, Tom Weaver, Horb Keene, Paul Parkor, Marilyn Sherwood, Eileen Majchor, Earl Dahl, James Chase, Eugene Hasselfeldt. Third row: Melvin Nouman, Torenco McQuiston, Jerry Chase, Tom Larson, Tom Osborn, Richard Smidt, Charles Smith. Aileen Schultz, and Thresea Cuff. Each Week the Staff Builds a New Paper HI TIMES Getting the weekly news and the ever popular gossip column into each week's HI-TIMES is the purpose of the HI-TIMES staff. With the addition of a new course in journalism, the second semester puts out the paper and the beginning writes the material for it. The editors for the first semester were Charles Smith and Margaret Boardman with Charles Smith remaining as the editor during the second semester. Miss Dick is the HI-TIMES advisor. Sitting: loit to right: Eleanor Jones, Donna Hanna, Mary Lou Quinn, Margaret Boardman, Glenna Kimmel, Audrey Linton, Betty Hess. Stand- ing: loit to right: Donald Boyce. Hart Swanson, Esther Schultz, Juanita Vogelsang, Colleen Trim, Arlone Foutz. Alberta Huff, Marietta Schroder, Bob DeWolf, Charles Smith, Larraino Kopornus, Bill Nelson, Bob Bayer, Theresa Cuff, and Miss Dick. Helpers Give Us Our Magazines and Books LIBRARY ASSISTANTS It has been said a true library is the hub of the school. Certainly it is one of the greatest service agencies in any school and should be one of the most important and valuable factors in any com- plete school program. It is the center of teaching materials. Every librarian strives to make the wealth of printed material available to the greatest number of students. To achieve this aim an efficient staff of student assistants is necessary. They learn how books are classified, where materials are located, what routines are needed for a library to function smooth- ly, how to use the card catalog and reference books intelligently, how to do research work and com- pile bibliographies, and how books are purchased and processed before they are ready for circula- tion. They gain a vision of library as a profession and the many opportunities it presents. There is ample opportunity for vastly increasing their knowledge of books, newspapers, and magazines and for giving valuable service to the school. Students may earn four credits in library. Sitting: left to right: Helen Garrott, Carol Deardrutt, Lois Moehlman, Norma Roysdon, Pat Nipple, Jame Kaczor, Mary Evans. Standing: loft to right: Mota Uebole, Sally Winchell, Jackie Replogle, Duana Edgerton, Pat Eslinger, Hazel Huddleston, Kay Alexander, Joan Dol- ohory, Pat Kelly, Nina Sytzko, Rosemary Weilor, Esthor V. Burrin. Speakers, Travel, Talk, Declaim, and Debate NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE The National Forensic League is the name of the organization which gives honor to the mem- bers of the debate teams and our active public speakers. The members not only entertain local or- ganizations, but also participate in district and state contests. Mrs. Little heads the debate teams; Miss Kellogg and Miss Wells, the public speakers. The offi- cers are: president, Patricia Christenson; secretary, Nelle Phillippi Sitting: loft to right: Floronco Hurn, Marianno Vlock, Margaret Hoover, Nello Phillippi, Dick Kannoy, Bob Larson. Second row: loft to right: Maurice Levine, Paul Julian, Marilyn Weir, Marianno Martin, Patricia Christenson. Back row: Owen Grinstead, Tom Woavor, Douglas Parker, Tomalene Eckhart, Diane Twigger, Lynus Barnes, Hazel Huddleston, Carl Krontz. 46 ■17 Music Delights This Club JUNIOR AMATEUR This organization, which meets after school on alternate Wednesdays, is open to all music lovers in La Porte High School. The officers are: Margaret Lewis, president; Richard Fara, vice-president; Betty Jane Kincaid, secretary; and Mary Lee Hoos, treasurer. Besides holding musical programs each meeting, the club, which belongs to the State Federation of Music Clubs, has sent money to the Edgar Stillman Kelly Scholarship Fund, and last spring sent two members—Betty Kincaid and Richard Fara —to the state Junior Amateur Contest. Sitting: Alberta Colburn, Dick Far a, Betty Jan© Kincaid, Margaret Lewis, Mary Ellen Riggs. S«cond row: Botty Hess, Vandalia Mathews, Mary Leo Hoos, Frederick Weiss, Victor Frohne, Jean Groiling, June Douglas, Tom Punsky, Rosemary Weilor, Gail Schuster, and Ruth Piost. Some Find Joy In Creating Beauty ART CLUB The Daubers Club welcomes both the students who are in art classes and others whose hobby is art and whose interest is creative self-expression. It is our aim to make art really function as a leis- ure time activity. Officers for the year are: Norma Roysdon, president; Janet Davis, vice-president; Martha Fergason, secretary-treasurer. The sponsor is Mrs. Thomas. Silting: Martha Fergason, Norma Roysdon, Rosemary Weiler, Janet Davis. Second row: Jean Long, Mary Lou Meadows, Mrs. Thomas, John Hart, and Charlotte Taylor. Math Club Combines Fun and Figures MATHEMATICS CLUB The aim of the Mathematics Club is to further the enjoyment of mathematics and to seek out practical applications. Some of the activities this year were: Trip to Chicago Visited The Planatarium, Museum of Science and Industry, and a WGN Broad- cast. Slide Rule -Studied the first operations of a slide rule. Chess Studied the rules, practiced the game, and held a tournament. The officers are' Lynus Barnes, president; Robert Frederick, vice-president; Melvin Neuman, sec- retary-treasurer; Program committee: Robert Frederick, Tomalene Eckhart, Maurice Levine, Marvin Goad, and Jere Barnes. The sponsor is Miss Azalia Knight. Firsl row: Maurice Levine, Melvin Neuman, Dean Dietrich, Alvin Czanderna. Second row: Miss Knight, Rosemary Weiler, Delight Elshiro, Ruth Prellwitz, Lois Roinko, Tomalene Eckhart, Edna Maahs, Viola Hilgendorf, Bill Schumm. Third row: Wayne Tully, Robert Nickels, Jere Barnes, Carl Krentz, Lynus Barnes, Bob Frederick, Marvin Goad, and Bill Pickering. 48 49 We Have Clubs For Varied Interests and Talents 50 Glee Clubs Enrich Students' Lives Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs GIRLS' CLUB All girls in high school are eligible for glee club. The two groups sang with the boys' glee club for the chorus of the operetta. In March, the vocal department gave a concert, and both girls' clubs sang as a unit for it. This is the year for the May Festival, and they are now preparing music for that. First picture, first row: Sarah Gangwer, Margaret Vormilyer, Rosemary Woilor, Betty Atkinson. Alice Krueger, Peggy Cobb, Mary Ellon Riggs, Nina Sytzko, Judy Smith, Dorothy Niowadomski, Helen Garret, Lois Kool. Second row: Barbara Browning, Elizabeth Sharf, Norma Jean Collins, Delight Elshire. Mary Ruth Conley, Jackie Vogt, Elna Williams, Shirley Ross, Ireno Rymor, Antoinette Vlock, Lorraine Smith, Audrey Parker, Virginia Hotchkiss, Lois Moehlman. Third row: Col- leen Trim, Doris Hall, Marjorie Schof, Lorraino Eggobrecht, Mary Joe Jones, Betty Jane Kencaid, Alberta Colburn, Rolda Cochrane, Betty Anderson, Bonnie Aumsbough, Jeanine Zimmerman, Arlene Corsby, and Mrs. Vawter. Third picture, first row: Pat Baumgardner, Kay Cutler, Phyllis Haferkamp, Joan Dobbc, Elaine Scott, Marilyn Mellenthin, Joan Knoll, Lanett Kasbaum, Marilyn Moyer, Norma Jean Yelinok, Gertrude Beam, Ruth Piost. Second row: Mary June Magner, Olive Mao Samuel. Elinor Essling, Luella Anderson, Shirley Tarnow, Erma Huge, Gail Schuster, Sally Mae Simms, Jane Gourley, Jackie Barrett, Jane Curtis, Mary Holon Condon. Third row: Fayo Gant, Willetta Kile, Elaine Diotrick, Janette Koselko, Marion Link, Marjorie Kosolko, Florence Wright, Romma Eborlo, Holon Crow, and Marilyn McDermott. BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club is made up of any or all boys who are interested in group sing- ing. The Glee Club takes part in Music Department concerts as well as the annual operetta. Socond picture, first row: Harold Campbell, Dean Ribordy, Stirling Wilson, Richard Kennedy, Calvin Smith, Casey Fabro- wiezy. Bob Anderson, Alvin Czanderna. Bob Groonman. Second row: Dick Ales, Jim Wilson, Paul Marshal, Ronnie Van Vactor, Dick Leeker, Bornio McMahan, David Limbs, Rovort Cox, Donald Tarnow, Allen Pease. Third row: Arnold Moin- berg. Babe Eskridgo, Dick Fara, Leo Piost. Johnnie Stub, Worth McCarthy. Tom Chase, Bill Goors, Robort Nobling, and Gale Disbrow. It Takes a School Year To Build An El-Pe The 1945 El-Pe goes to press with its theme ''Building.” The staff is trying pictorially to tell you about our school. For such a publication there is opportunity for varied work and talent. Last September after selecting a theme, layouts were planned, and schedules for pictures made. Assign- ments yet this spring constantly keep students busy assembling and writing copy. With the pictures back from the photographers many an hour is spent in identifying and pasting pictures. Then the sales campaign requires good salesmanship, and that we have this year, for over eight hundred twenty copies are sold. The typists have no small job, for last-minute rough draft must be copied for proof reading by the sponsor. While each has a specific iask, yet at times staff members must cooperate and help one another. As money for engraving seems to be a limiting factor, cutting here and there to meet the budget becomes a problem, especially to the adviser, in an attempt to stretch the pic- tures over all the pages so all the school may be represented. Many elaborate, original ideas must be revised, and the intended space for the pictures reduced. We soon learn to mix some fun with the hard work, for there seems to be an ever- present rush to meet a section dead line. This causes some members to burn lights in A-106 until after the supper hour. Crackers from Sages keep some of the girls from getting faint on these evenings. Great quantities of cardboard, string, tape, paper, and boxes are consumed in the task of packing well the picture panels, which are carried with a great amount of satisfaction to the office just in time to get that day's postmark. There are surprises, too, when we view the returned proofs to see if our glowing pic- tures are reproduced with the desired contrasts, tones, and lights. A discovery we pass on to some of the students who are doubtful about placing that snap in the album. Just use rubber cement! We recommend it, for that picture can be pulled off at any time with the original print and book as good as new. After learning the extreme scarcity of paper for the printing of pictures, the shortage of films, the lack of workmen in printing concerns, and the cost of engraving, we feel for- tunate to publish the 1945 El-Pe. 52 The El-Pe Staff Editor-in-Chief: Margaret Lewis Assistant Editor: Ann Phillips Senior Editors: Jean Greiling Rosemary Weiler Activities Editors: Doris Jean Stevenson Barbara Cochran Subscriptions: Tom Osborn, Ray Bernacchi Business: Jack Purcell Underclass Editors: Barbara Badger Tomalene Eckhart Art Editors: Janet White, Harry Kreidler Sports Editor: Dick Heuer Typists: Barbara Weidman, Dorothy McCauley Adviser: Miss Thelma Beesley 53 Hi-Y Strives For High Character HI-Y The Hi-Y club consists of boys from sophomore, junior and senior grades. The sole purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The two main services the club promotes each year are the Dime Line at Christmas to help the needy children and Thanksgiving baskets which are given to families. The club's main activity is the formal dance which is held each spring for club members and their guests. The Hi-Y is also the possessor of two fine sponsors, Mr. Gerald Van Wagner and Mr. P. F. Alexander. Club officers for this year are: Charles Droege, president; Charles Boston, vice-president; Doug- lass Parker, secretary; Elmer Martinsen, treasurer; Bill Olsen, sergeant at arms; and Tom Osborn, chaplain. First row: Howard Wilson, Tom Chaso, Herbert Keene, Elmer Martinsen, Bill Olsen, Jim Chase, Bill Hay. Second row: John Heise, Charles Droege, Earl Dahl, Oscar Bilqer, Tom Gaekle, Wesley Kipp, Worth McCarthy, Bob DeWolf, Jim Donnely, Mr. Van Wagnor. Third row: Dick Heuer, Donald Peglow, Carl Williams, Bill Grace, Douglass Parker, Wilbur Frankinburgor, Tom Osborn, Charles Boston, BUI Nelson, Jim Canfield. We Seek To Build TRI-HI-Y The Tri-Hi-Y club is made up of girls from senior high school and stands for the three-fold pur- pose of developing its members in spirit, mind, and body. This club endeavors to serve the three main training agencies: home, church, and school. The club colors, red, white, and blue, exemplify Sacrifice, Purity and Loyalty. The insignia, the Bible, the Flag, and the Torch, are emblematic of Truth, Justice, and Progress. This year club members have striven to live up to these standards with the help and guidance of our sponsors, Miss Florence Barros and Miss Margaret Van Housen. The officers for this year are Dorothy Kross, president; Patricia Christensen, vice-president; Rose- mary Weiler, secretary; and Barbara Weidman, treasurer. Among the activities which the club has promoted and enjoyed are hayrides, sleigh rides, Red Cross work, a formal dance, and other parties in keeping with various holidays and seasons. The purpose of keeping the membership at approximately forty members is to insure each girl the opportunity of active participation in the work of the club. First row: Dorothy Kross, Pat Curtin, Mary Osborn, Norma Roysdon. Marjorie Shroyer. Second row: Rosemary Weilor, Miss Barros, Patty Kubinioc, Violet Roysdon, Mary Lou Meadows. Thud row: Barbara Weidman, Garyl Frye, Nelle Philippi, Jo Ann Gorham, Botty Caulkinr, Virginia Shaw. Fourth row: Mary Anderson, Donna Hanna. Fifth row: Virginia Manson, Pat Ryan. Sixth row: Joan Christensen. Poggy Nolan. Seventh Row: Dorothy McCauley, Marge Sallwassor. Eighth row: Eleanor Jones, Audrey Linton. The Cabinet Guides the G. R. The cabinet of Girl Reserve is chosen by vote of the entire club membership from a list made of all senior girls. The seven who received the highest number of votes each year form the cabinet. This year Dorothy McCauley became its president with Donna Hanna, Judy Smith, Virginia Shaw, Barbara Weidman, Norma Jean Taylor, and Peggy Nolan as other cabinet members. Miss Thelma Beelsey, Miss Charleen Cosand and Miss Ruth Huddleston assist the girls. They Carry the Lighted Torch TORCH CLUB Torch Club membership, which is limited to fifty members, includes sophomore, junior, and sen- ior girls who are Y members. This year the programs have been varied to include service, educa- tional, devotional, social, and physical activities. Some of the high lights of the year have been the joint meetings with the other Y clubs, the an- nual formal dance, the basketball games, the skating party, and the window-washing activities. Officers for the year were Patricia Nipple, president; Connie Anderson, vice-president; Margaret Lewis, secretary; and Mary Macomb, treasurer.Marilyn Weir served as program chairman. The sponsor of the organization was Miss Phyllis Walcott. First row: Sally Wright, Doris Grandorf, Jean Greiling, Barbara Badgor, Margarot Lewis, Connie Anderson, Pal Nipple, Mary Macomb, Lois Heck. Glonna Kimmol. Helen Ross, Donna Jones, Marilyn Weir, Janet White. Second row: Carol Stevens, Lois Decker, Marianne Vlock. Barbara Cochran, Joyce Searles, Florence Hum, Betty Schelin, Carol Howell, Rosemary Llndgron, Margaret Galloway, Phyliss Lytle, Pearl Andreano, Joan Wilson, Miss Walcott. Third row: Sally Winohtll, Tomalone Eckhart, Phyllis Canada, Nonna Beery. Nellie Klasson. Marianno Martin, Joan Russell, Botty Atkinson, Colleen Heusi, Virginia Lewis, Joan Doholery, Joan Prudon, Nancy Upham, Meta Ubolo. Students Form These Clubs 56 Two Hundred and Fifty Strong Are We Girl Reserve Promotes Sociability and Gives Service This year service has had to be the primary aim of Girl Reserve. As many of the girls have worked after school, the regular programs and social events held in the past have been infrequent Last October the cabinet and a few members gave a get-acquainted tea for all girls who had entered high school since June from another community. For the Christmas formal dance all girls secured points by working on numerous pro- jects of service. Girl Reserves have ushered for school gatherings, worked at the Red Cross and T.B. offices, sold tickets, and managed concessions for all games. The membership is open to all girls of the three upper classes. The club has one post-war plan—a hope that again it may have a regular activity per- iod when it may continue to have helpful programs in which girls are interested. First picture, first row: Connie Anderson, Betty Atkinson, Ruth DoarduH, Barbara Cochran, Barbara Badgor, Phyllis Canada, Norma Berry, Martha Evans, Norma Joan Collins, Joan Christensen, Nancy Davis, Tomalene Eckhart, Joan Dolohory. Second row: Marilyn Neuman, Pearl Androano, Peggy Cobb, Francos Beeman, Marjorie Ash, Norm a Cains, Theresa Cuff, Betty Cockshott, Florence Bernacchi, Lola Bernacchi, Shirley Donloy, Marilyn Bohannon, Pat Curtin, Betty Calkins, Mary Anderson. Thud row: June Douglas, Rosemary Bachman, Fern Eddy, Ruth Essling, Jane Burger, Bonnie Aumbaugh, Botty Anderson, Alico Eggort, Botty Bell, Norma Bowman, Lois Bardon, Pat Bunco, Mary Aud, Martha Cygan, Delores Bowes. Second picture, first row: Carol Howoll, Margaret Haag, Shirley Johnston, Delight Elshiro, Doris Grandorf, Lois Hock, Eleanor Jones, Donna Jones, Rita Gallaghor, Joan Jones, Thelma Hix, Jean Greiling, Shirley Johnson, Ruth Johnstone, Phyllis Na- gurny, Mary Brenda. Second row: Ghoryl Frye, Martha Forguson, Joyce Foy, Betty Jeffers, Violet Hanson, Colleon Houise, Dorothy Gribble, Eloan Gribble, Violet Hilgendorf, Irmgard, Fredrick, Floronco Hum, Louise Diesslin, Marian Anderson, Hazel Huddloston, Fran- ces Jones, Janet Haverly, Lois Decker. Third row: Arlene Foutz, Carol Fisk, Gloria Fenker, Lorraine Gustafson, Joanne Gorham, Margaret Galloway, Lillian Hanna, Barbara Hallcnburg, Gloria Growman, Sylvia Harris, Alberta Huff, Florence Johnson, Janis Grandorf, Pauline Collins, Marian Gropp, Emma Good. Third picture, first row: Mary Ellen Noakes, Caroline Lanz, Patricia Kubinioc, Emily Pochopin, Francos Lemberis, Dorothy Lamborson, Bonnie Pearce, Francos Nowman, Dorothy Nie wiadomski, Rosemary Komperda. Second row: Charlotte Masterson, Alice Krueger, Patricia Nipple, Pat Haag, Virginia Houchins, Nellie Glassen. Phyllis Lytle, Dorothy Prudon, Poggy Morill, Rosemary Lingren, Nellie Phillippi, Lola McEwon, Marilyn Plis, Violot Porklns. Third row: Lois Noehlman, Mary Macomb, Nine Lockhart, Dorothy Knoll, Patricia Plumbeck, Marilyn Mellenthin, Delores Nelson, Janie Kaczor, Regina McCauley, Jo Ann Pruden, Audory Linton, Dorothy Kross, Patricia Kolly, Wilometta Mer- chant, Mary Osborn, Mary Lou Meadows, Doris Kimmel, Maxine McMahan. Fourth row: Glenna Kimmel, Marilou Millor, Dorothy Lockhart, Shirley Merril, Cathloon Pearson. Mary Lou Miller, Irma Mickloson, Mary Martin, Phyllis Kepplin, Eiloon Majcher, Katherine Koehn, Lorraino Potting, Margaret Lewis, Ann Phil- lips, Virginia Manson, Edna Maahs, Ruth Prellewitz, Marian Parsons. Fourth picture, first row: Judy Rickos, Doris Jean Stevenson, Ruby Schultz, Betty Roseneau, Jean Sebert, Joyce Searls, Patric- cia Ryan, Catherine Taylor, Diane Twigger, Margo Sallwassor, Patricia Troux, Patricia Stevonson, Rosemary Weiler. Second row: Norma Roysdon, Nina Sytzko, Marianno Vlock, Joan Schrooder, Martha Evans, Rosomary Lingard, Doroon O'Con- nell, Patricia Pugh, Phyllis Pontius, Audry Parkor, Lavono Killian, Mary Kolar, Jeanine Miller, Meta Ubelo, Patricia Wal- ton, Theresa Walton, Arlene Sydlor. Third row: Ester Schultz, Janet Whito, Sally Wright, Joan Wilson, Sally Winohill, Mary Lou Quinn, Marietta Schroedor, Mari- lyn Woir, Carol Stevens, Virginia Lewis, Margo Schroyor, Sophio Rickes, Jacquelyn, Replogle, Evelyn Terry, Joan Russoll, Nancy Upham, Ann Spevak, Gertrude Woodard, Marilyn Shorwood, Violet Roysdon. Fourth row: Jean Shepherd, Antoinette Wisnieskt, Dorothy Wesley, Martha Robuck, Botty Schlein, Janice Walker, Bornice Wognor, Rosemary Taylor, Mary Ellen Riggs, Colleen Trim, Aileon Schultz, Juanita Vogelsang, Joan Rose, Harriet Taylor, Charlotte Taylor, Naomi Travis, Ruth Van Kosky, Norene Schmich, Lorna Rubbort. 57 They Ride Down the Dusty Trail During the past few years girls' athletics have been playing a more and more important part in the sports life of L.P.H.S. This year the girls' athletic department has had groups in seasonal activi- ties. In the early fall Miss Cosand introduced a riding class, consisting of both beginning and ad- vanced riders. When the weather permitted, each group spent one afternoon a week at Blossom's stables. Aside from a few very painful circumstances, the season was a grand success. From row: Mary Osborne, Geraldine Boyce, Gail Schuster, Carol Howell, Rosemary Lindqren, Betty Calkins, Lola McEwln. Second row: Ruth Johnstone, Caroline Lanz, Glenna Kimmel, Kathloen Pearson, Delight Elshire, Arlene Foutz, Nollln Robe. Third row: Miss Cosand, Pat Eslinqor, Mary Barber, Betty Atkinson, Betty Taylor, Es ier Schultz. It's Far Better Than The Old Swimming Hole Along with a lot of fun, much was accomplished in progress for girls in the swimming classes this year. Many achieved satisfaction from learning to swim while advanced students improved their technique in swimming and diving. L. P. H. S. is very fortunate in having access to a pool, making possible a move varied physical fitness program. Girls Play Basketball, Too Basketball was organized shortly after the Thanksgiving vacation, and the teams began working immediately improving plays and baskets. Many pleasant hours were spent in competition be- tween the teams during those long winter months. In the late spring, the outdoor sports became possible and archery, tennis, and softball became the most active sports. Front row: Juanita Houston, Marjorie Routt, Pat Fennimore, Betty Mcgee, Charlotte Masterson, Irene Marszalok, Nellie Robe, Florence Zir- zow. Second row: Betty Jofiors, Bernadine Buckley, Miss Cosand, Joan Christenson, Pat Ryan, Marilyn Plls, Marjorie Eulor. Third row: Maureen Robe, Mary Brenda, Carolino Lanz, Betty Calkins, Mary Osborn, Delight Elshiro, Kathleen Pearson. Ruth Johnstone, Bertha Lemberis, Lois Rose, Helen Krol, Thelma Parker. Fourth row: Norma Yelinek. Jean Rose, Betty Taylor. Esther Schultz, Colleen Heusi, Betty Atkinson, Mary Ellen Riggs, Paulino Collins, Betty Greer, Joan Dobbs, Doris Reinicko. 58 RIDING CLUB SWIMMING CLASS BASKETBALL TEAMS There Is Always Fun When Work Is Done 59 Underclass Boys Get Opportunity To Join Y Club SPHINX CLUB The purpose of the Sphinx Club as stated by its constitution is to explore fully and frankly the many personal problems that face youth today. The high school sponsor is Mr. Paul D. Egli. The club officers are: president. Jack Brooks; vice-president, Jerry Chase; secretary, James Keene; treasurer, Ed Ohime; sergeant- at-arms, Doug Laughry. Front row: Melvin Newman, Dick Alleseo, Ronald Reynolds, Dave Timba, Ed Pease, Tom Larson, Jerry Chase, Ronnie Van Vactor, Louis Finch, Jack Kopplin, and Walter Fickle. Second row: Mr. Egli, Joe Lubeck, Doug Laughry, Valon Frye, Paul Schmidt, Alan Pease, Dean Dietrich, Beol Schumm, Charlio Schultz, Maurice Levine, Marvin Goad, Bob Lantz, and Arnold Meinberg. Third row: John Philon. George Bradley, Bob Matt, Dick Parkhoure, Tom Punsky, Richard Brooks, Jim Keene. Harold Rosenow, Wayne Allen, Ed Ohimo, and Dick Kessling. Give Them 'Pep ' Lots of Pep PEPPER CLUB This group of cheerers is as effective as the fellows when it comes to giving out with the voice. These exuberant supporters attend all the games and elevate the spirits of our team with their lofty cries. This year Margaret Hoover is president and Jean Lenick secretary-treasurer with Miss Wells sponsor. Front row: Lorraine Bachman, Gertrudo Woodward, Shirley Johnston. Marilyn Mollenthin, Lorraine Gustafson, Jean Lenick, Margaret Hoover, Lorraino Smith, Thelma Hix, Helon Garrett, Francis Lembens, Dorothy Lambert, and Paulino Collins. Second row: Miss Wells, Gloria Fenker, Charlotte Taylor, Mary Jano McKinney, Carol Stevens. Lois Roinko, Marilyn Travis, Shirley Rose, Lola Bernacchi, Florence Bemacchi, Katherine Alexander, Marie Riggs, and Bonnie Pearce Third row: Tomaleno Eckhart, Marian Anderson, Marianne Vlock, Delores Bowes, Hone Kalsow, Barbara Hallonburg, Lillian Hanna, Doloros Nelson. Joan Wright, Jane Zimmorman, Charlotte Riley, Harriot Taylor, Mary Lou Miller, and Bertha Lomboris They Make You Yell AXE CLUB Ten years ago this club had its beginning for the purpose of backing the teams of L.P. H.S. in all its endeavors. These fellows form the nucleus of our school spirit and are the ones who start a yell when the game has reached a decisive moment. Then one hears Give em the Axe. The officers are: president, Melvin Newman; vice-president, Harold Campbell; secre- tary-treasurer, Jere Barnes. First row: Harold Campbell, Adrian Young, Melvin Newman, Wilbur Dadlow, Herbert Novak, Harry Tayno, Jim Kamoavar Second row: Miss Wells, Bill Pickering, Jere Barnes, Calvin Smith, Loon Duchossois, Bill Goers. Bob Noblung Third row: Wayne Eagen, Richard Ales, Don Basil, Richard Parkhouse, Harold Rosenow, Richard Brooks, and Jack Ramp 60 61 Boosting Keeps Us Busy The Band Adds Color, Spirit To The Ball Games The band starts its year as a marching band, for it is on parade for all the home foot- ball games. It adds color, pep, and excitement to these athletic events through maneuvers and music. These musicians appear on many occasions in our high school assembly and pep pro- grams. At least once a year they gave a complete evening's concert. Civic organizations frequently call on them for special music. Any student in school who can play an instru- ment is eligible to try out for membership. THE BAND Flutes Caroline Lanz Marsha Hobbs Elaine Parkison Dottie Garrett Oboo Patricia Ryan Clarinets Ralph Link Mary Hoos Helen Wilcox Maurcon Robe Richard Johnson Bill Schumm Thorosa Stevens Betty Kincaid Frances Johnson Joan Lonick Dick Nichols Alto Clarinet Mary Barber Bass Clarinot Russell Ervin Eloanor Jones Bassoon Cecil Fitzsimmons Cornets Mary Osborn Henry Hallberg George Phillips Howard Reel Bill Stoinfeldt Bob Uhleman Dean Dietrich Wayno Allen Wilbur Deiters Jack Brooks Wanita Pato Lova Taylor Gene Quick Maurice Levine Pat Rumbeck Alto Saxophones Margaret Boardman Frank Wood cox Stanley Zimmerman Evelyn Torry Tenor Saxophones Eugene Hasselfeldt Betty Calkins Geraldine Boyce Carol Stevens Mary Dienor Trombones Deloros Walton Owen Grinstead Bob Pagel Marvin Goad Baritones Sylvia Harris Victor Frohne Basses Kenneth Duff Jim Alderfer Jerry Leckrone Drums Bob Zimmerman Tom Punsky Jim Salwasser Paul Julian 62 Orchestra Expresses All Moods In Music The high school orchestra composed of forty students directed by Mrs. Wayne D. Williams has played for a number of school and community functions this year. The string section of the orchestra played the overture and accompaniments for the Education Week pageant On Our Way , and the entire orchestra furnished interesting and entertaining be- tween-the-acts, music for the junior and senior class, plays and the Kingsbury Ordinance Players' production Your Uncle Dudley. On February 14 the orchestra gave a formal concert, featuring harp solos by Mrs. Violet Foster Milligan and cello solos by Miss Betty Hess, a senior and national contest winner. In addition, the orchestra has given two entertaining assembly programs and furnished the sen- iors’ march and special musical numbers for the commencement program. This organization has improved in size, interest, and quality of performance this year and can look back on a successful musical season and forward to a still bigger and better one next year. First Violinos Antoinette Wiscniesckl Marjorie Vaughan Frances Newman Caryl Blackburn Mariorio Eggort Shirley Aylor Pauline Collins Carol Howell Second Violins Rosemary Bachman Betty McGee Vandalio Mathows Shirloy O’Dell High School Orchestra Personnel Mrs. Viola Joyce Foy Cellos Betty Hess Juno Douglas Alice Asmus Marsha Hobbs Bass Colleen Trim Clarence Olsen Piano Jean Grieling Wayno D. Williams, Director Trumpets Henry Hallberg Mary Osborn George Phillips Trombonos Dolores Walten Douglass Parker Saxophones Stanley Zimmorman Betty Calkins Tuba Kenneth DuH Flutes Caroline Lantz Louise Doisslin Clarinets Ralph Link Mary Lee Hoos Mauroen Robe Betty Kincaid Oboes Patricia Ryan Russoll Ervin Drums Paul Julian Bob Zimmerman Jim Sallwa8ser Tom Osborn Music Is a Good Companion A CAPELLA The choir sends its appealing melodies through the annex halls every bright morning. In order to become a member of this group the applicant must have had one semester or more of glee club work. The operetta leads, are selected from the choir which also sings for the Christmas program, the Honor Society initiation, and for Baccalaureate. First row: Sarah Jane Gangwer, Lois Mohlman, Nina Sytzko, Dolight Elshire, Alice Krougor, Betty Atkinson, Rosemary Weiler, Margarot Vormilyer. Audrey Parker. Norma Jean Collins. Judy Smith. Second row: Lorraine Smith. Thelma Hix, Betty Kincaid, Alberta Colburn. Ireno Sidlor. Alvin Czanderna, Bob Neblung, Alan Pease. Dorothy Knoll, Mary Riggs. Mrs. Vawter. Third iow: Casey Fabrowicz, Paul Marshall, Leo Pieit, Richard Fara, John Cartor, Worth McCarthy, Tom Chaso, Galo Dlsbrow, Tomalino Eckhart, Colleen Trim, Rhelda Cockrane. As the Lights Dim, the Players Begin SENIOR PLAY After feverish weeks of preparation, the senior ciass on November 17, 1944 presented Incog- nito,” a mystery-comedy, under the able direction of Miss Betty Jean Wells. The attempts to track down the murderer of a Nazi spy provided thrills and excitement for the action-packed plot. Due to the efforts of many members of the class who served on the ticket, publicity, stage, property and make-up committees, the play was termed an outstanding success by all. The characters for this production were: Fred Collins ......................................... Wesley Kipp Captain Mitchell ...... Dick Heuer Eric Jagendorf .................................... Douglas Parker Herr Von Stumm............... ................... Roger Bergquist U-Boat Sailor ..................................... Charles Boston U-boat Sailor Tom Osborn Miss Hildick .................................... Betty Cockshott Trudy Blitt .............................. ...... Peggy Nolan Jackson ............................................. Joyce Searls Mrs. Ba8comb ................................. Joan Greiling Mrs. Thumbell ............................... Pat Christensen Chic Johnson ................................ Audory Linton Miss Shields Alice Krueger Mrs. Shultnan Margaret Lewis Holon Clark Shirley Johnson Seedy Sloan Dorothy McCauley Stoward Tumor ................................ Rosemary Taylor Peterson ......................................... Betty Hoss I Smell— Spring Green JUNIOR PLAY The junior class presented Spring Green written by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements on March 16. Spring Green is a light-hearted comedy of youth with a genuine understanding of the problems of the younger generations. Its setting is the playroom of the Cassell home—a room in which not only the family did most of their living, but one which furnished a meeting place for the high school gang. The plot revolves around Newton Todd, son of Major Todd, who is in charge of building a near- by air field. Newton's interest in earthworms instead of girls is hard for both old and young to under stand and furnishes much of the comedy. CAST OF Nina Cassell ....................................... Pat Truex Mrs. Rumble Alberta Colburn Scootie Cassell ................................ Jeanne Soibort Tony Casell ...................................... Jane Burger Pinkie Ames Nina Sytzko Dunk Doyle ..................................... Bob Frederick Bing Hudson ... Dick Kanney CHARACTERS Genevieve ..................................... Norma Beery Major Michaol Todd Carl Krontz Newton Todd ................................. Melvin Everly Eula Hudson Phyllis Canada Dr. Blodgett ..................................George Games Officer Ryan Geno Hasselfeldt B� y ............................................ Willio Hay A Waltz Dream Was a Triumph On January 16, 1945, the Music Department of La Porte High School presented the operetta A Waltz Dream” by Oscar Straus. The lovely waltz melodies, the attractive costumes of the Gay Nine- ties. the opportunity for the introduction of variety numbers, and the clever situations for comedy made this old favorite an especially happy choice. The action, taking place in the fictitious kingdom of Syl- vania, was filled with romance and intrigue, but in the style of all operettas true love triumphed be- fore the final curtain. The scenery was striking, one scene being laid in the king's palace and the other in a cafe garden where brave Hussars promenaded with their fair ladies in the moonlight. Cast of characters is as follows: Budgolt, an American efficiency export Lynus Barnes Count Lothar Worth McCarty Count Sigismund ....................... John Carter Fi, Annorl, cafe singers . Alice Krueger, Delight Elshirc Entertainers at Cafe .............. Mary Ellen Riggs Sally Hupp Marjory Vaughn Maximilian X, King of Sylvania . Douglass Parker Princess Helene, hie daughter ............... Rhealda Cochrane Prince Rupert ..................................... Tom Osborn Lioutonant Niki .................................. Richard Fara Kay Robinson, An American artist ........... Betty Jano Kincaid Princess Matilda, sister to the king ........... Betty Atkinson Duchess Louisa ............................... Alberta Colburn Lieutenant Montschi ....................... Robert Frederick 64 agaUKss. Mid-Year Freshmen First row: Yvonne Andorson, Shirley Ash, Harold Bachman, Lambort Boar, Richard Borgon, Alice May Brown, Genevieve Burok, Albert Campbell. Second row: Joe Chlebowske, Gordon Clark, Jack Day, Eugono Dotrlck, Patricia Dolohery, Rovort Ervin, Steve Flint, Dorothy Garrett. Third row: Toddy Gibas, Edward Ginthor, Lois Glassman, Mary Grifiin, Margaret Hawkins, Leota Geise, Dale Hyatt, Richard Keller. Fourth row: Earl Kiovert, La Von Lain, George Lubs, Emogono McCoy, Alva Miller, Dorothy Mulllnax, James Newton, William Newton. Fifth row: Frank Parkor, Wanlta Pate, Jack Pease, Barbara Peterson, Tony Pisello, Jim Price, Dolly Ran- som, Dale. Sixth row: Richard Saliwanchik, Ernest SchoK, Richard Shultz, Iris Singleton, Pauline Steinfeldt, Carl Taylor, Lova Taylor, Dorothy Terrell. Sovonth row: Doris Thornburg, Kenny Tomlinson, Bob t'hlemann, Fred Unger, Theresa Walton, Both White, Edward Wilhelm, Ray Wiwatosky, Charlos Young. These Friends Are Ready To Assist In All Activities A friend in need is a friend indeed. Our students and faculty feel that this is a fitting slogan for the members of our splendid building force. Few dances, parties, or programs are completed without their willing assistance. The duties of these are many and extend from early to late. Some must sweep the rooms every day, attempt to keep the windows clean in spite of annoying weather, scrub and wax the floors, and dust the rooms. During the cold winter months others keep the fires going. There are many calls for re- pairs when equipment goes wrong. To them we are indebted for our pleasant buildings. Those pictured are: Mr. Wagnar, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Tarnow, and Mr. Hubner. This Crew Pulls the Curtain The stage crew—horse power for the stage—works valiantly for the success of all productions ap- pearing on our stage. We have three sweater boys : Jack Grandpap Ramp, our Clown Prince and oldest member, who has served three season as a member of the crew and wears two chevrons; Art Straw-Boss Eber, second oldest member also wears two chevrons; Weighty Wayne Smith our yearling wears one chevron. These three boys are learning lighting and stage-craft. Our girls are a pleasant addition to the crews this year and have been of considerable help in pre- paring for the productions. The crews have worked fourteen musical programs, nine plays, six lectures, four operettas, one Christmas program, one style show, one movie, andfour miscellaneous programs, making a total of forty complete evening programs many of which require four to five nights preparation. From this it is easy to see that the crews are kept busy and really earn their right to wear their sweaters. Mr. Mullin of the faculty deserves a star for all his able supervision. ATTENDANCE OFFICER This year, Mrs. Sadie A. Barnes, our attendance officer, has completed twenty-one years of service in the La Porte school system. Among the numerous duties she performs are the issuing of work per- mits, the checking of absences of the eleven La Porte schools, both parochial and public, and oversee- ing the general welfare of the students. In this year’s 1945 El-Pe, pictures of two of her grandsons, as well as that of Mrs. Barnes, also ap- pear. This is a rather unusual occurrence. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Better health for high school students by prevention of disease and correction of remedial de- fects. This is Mrs. Bright's aim in her position. This supervisor of health has many varied jobs. She helps with physical examinations, inspects students who have been out of school due to illness, and ad- ministers first-aid to injuries which vary from broken arms to smashed fingers. She is the contact be- tween doctors and homes, and the school and homes. Altogether, she is kept busy building a better health program. Picture with Mrs. Anna N. Bright, R. N., is Mrs. Dorothy Payne, a most valuable clerk in this department. HIGH SCHOOL CLERKS Whenever one goes to Mr. French's office, one sees two industrious people working. The princi- pal and teachers keep them busy recording the high school finances, mimeographing tests, typing bul- letins, and taking dictation. For the students they manage the book store, issue the daily bulletin, give new locks for broken ones, and answer innumerable questions. Thanks to Mrs. Jean Hilgendorf and Mrs. Josephine Allesse, for we certainly keep you busy. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE The office of the superintendent of schools handles the pay rolls for employees of the School City of La Porte including the summer recreation program, 4H Club work, and evening classes. The preparation of the annual budget for all tax supported school activities and expenditures and of reports to the county, state, and federal governments of expenses is done here. Too, this office is the ad- ministrative. one for the Board of Education. This work is most efficiently done by Mrs. Frances Burden, financial secretary; and Mrs. Genevieve Serwatka, clerk. Miss Doris Anderson, clerk in the office of the superintendent, was on vacation at the time the picture was taken. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY A National Honor Society for high schools was approved and a constitution adopted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921. Societies are now organiz- ed in every state in the union. The purpose of the organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire for service, to promote leadership, and develop character. Anderson, Robori; Barnos, Lynus,- Bernacchi, Ray; Berqquist, Rogor; Boston, Charles; Cochran, Barbara; Edgorton, Duanna. Esslinger, Pat; Ganschaw. Elaine; Greiling, Jeanie; Heuer, Dick; Hoovor, Margaret; Johnson, Shirloy; Kruger, Alice Lewis, Margaret; Maahs, Edna; Manson, Virginia; Martinsen, Elmer; Matthews, Elizabeth Nipple, Pat; Osborn, Tom. Parker, Douglas; Phillips, Ann,- Prellwitz, Ruth; Robe, Nellie; Smith, Charles; Weir, Marilyn; White, Janot. 70 IN MEMORY OF MRS. LITTLE The students and faculty of La Porte High School were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Eva Thompson Little. She will long be remembered, not only for her excellent teaching, but for her willingness to do more than was expect- ed, and her ability to inspire others to attain high qualities in both work and character. To her, personal pupil-teacher relationship was paramount in the learning process. We feel keenly the loss of one who was able to make such rich contributions to our lives and to promote educational progress in our school, city, and state. In the class room pupils appreciated her fine sense of humor, recognized a deep sincerity, and felt her desire for the welfare of others. She was our loyal friend, one of the greatest tributes which can be paid any teacher, may well be said of Mrs. Little. DO 7oU RECALL- SEPTEMBER Doors of good, old L. P. H. S. open September 5, 1945—Football practice well under way—El Pe staff chosen—Slicers whip Red Devils in first foot- ball victory of the season—Newly elected cheer leaders control enthusiastic outbursts Hi-Y hold first meeting —Senior class sponsors Mixer with Rythm Warriors pounding the downbeat—Class officers elected; school officers, soon after—G. R. elects cabinet—Bums n' Babes shuffle shoeless dogs around floor at Y Sock Dance. OCTOBER Hi-Times Staff chosen—Student government arranges seating, bad for some, good for others— Orchestra presents assembly program—Hi-Y and G. R. paddle and paint new initiates Oct. 4 -Underclass pictures snapped and class rings ordered -Civic and economic classes serve as clerks for gas rationing board—G. R. Get Acquainted Tea Tennis team fades out Students dubious over new-type report cards—Appearance of Senator Jackson in assembly enlivens forth coming election- Debate team sweeps victory over Hammond on question Should eighteen year olds vote? —Dewey wins in L. P. H. S. poll— Art club begins—Senior class votes to appropriate half the cost of El-Pe camera—Teachers leave for convention on October 26— Students welcome short vacation. NOVEMBER Junior Red Cross begins work for the year— Teachers and students make stage debut in On Our Way , Education Week play -Snake dance pre- cedes City game—Slivers give Red Devils hotfoot at home field Nov. 10—Annual Armistice Day as- sembly at Civic—Library puts forth lively Book Week observance -Numerous skating parties throughout month Senior class outwits Nazis and wins triumph in super play, Incognito, November 17 Math Club journeys to the Windy City — Thanksgiving Dance seasonal hit -Snowballs and snowmen gayly deck Y at big Tri-Hi-Y formal. THESE EVENTS- DECEMBER Basketball season victoriously opens by stamp- ing out Fort Wayne, North Side -Another outburst from music departments, December 5—Females admitted to stage crew for first time—Male popula- tion wowed by Pruduettes- -Stamps and Bonds bring L. P. H. S. third jeep for Pearl Harbor Hi-Y dime line opens week before Christmas— G. R.s hang mistletoe for annual formal- Assembly starts students off for Christmas vacation December 22- January 2. JANUARY El-Pe group pictures taken—Operetta cast dances in with Waltz Dream , musical hit—Students quiver and quake at approaching exams -Victory bell remains Good Will bell at Michigan City af- ter La Porte basketball game—With changing se- mesters freshies enter typically green- Frantz leaves L. P. H. S.—Public address system announced and work begins—Greek class organized for those in- terested in the classics. FEBRUARY School out to honor Lincoln's birthday, Febru- ary 12—New Hi-Times staff chosen- -Tri-Hi-Y bows down to St. Valentine with Open House—Orchestra recital—Win South Bend Washington game with overwhelming margin, February 16—Junior class presents play with newly chosen cast—Quill and Scroll awarded to six Hi-Times staff members—Stu- dents wonder why words like these are always ask- ed on spelling tests, a-p-p-e-n-d-i-c-????????—School mourns loss of Mrs. Little, February 20—Slicers battle through tournament with victories until heart- breaking defeat by Devils, 44 to 33. THIS YEAR? MARCH Touch of Spring on fifth—Students weather wicked winter winds again on sixth- Rainbow For- mal, first spring fling El-Pe rushes to meet another deaded deadline—Red Cross drive, donation giv- en to fund in memory of Mrs. Litttle—Junior High or- chestra augments high school orchestra concert as- sembly—part of G.R.'s profit from game conces- sions given to Red Cross—Fleeting glimpse of junior play in assembly followed by hit Spring Green , March 16—Service League gives Cindrella —Stu- dents don bonnets 'n bows for Easter bunny—four day spring vacation. APRIL Life on an 8 o'clock schedule begins again— Students hear Dr. Keeler at assembly on third—Hi-Y formal, big splash—First seasonal evening band program April 27—Torch Club chicks click at big ball — In the spring a young man's fancy turns —! —Big Mystery! who hears what, when and where? (P. A. System)—April Showers. MAY Brings May flowers—Hopes for. Spring Dance soar higher and higher- Prospects good for G. R. Mother and Daughter banquet—Assembly enlivens spring fever sufferers—La Porte schools excell in Music Festival—Sophomores give another gay party —Baccalaureate, May 27 Memorial Day vacation 30—Commencement exercises give seniors final send off. May 31—El-Pe makes debut School's out. THEY MAKE US YELL 75 Lawronc© Jenson Bob Komp Wayne Bonner Jim Canfield FOOTBALL Paced throughout the season by a group of underclassmen and four lettermen, the Slicer football machine gradually gained speed until it fell like an avalanche on its final unsuspecting foe, Michigan City, and carried away the honors in a super-thriller, 38 to 33. After the game, at the traditional steak dinner in the American Restaurant, the players elected Benner, captain, and Emil Martinsen as most valuable player. Martinsen was also on the All-State Second Team. Wally Wiesniski, end, tallied seven of the 27 La Porte scores plus one extra point to lead Coach Ed- monds' proteges in the scoring department with 43 points. Gaining an average of 5.62 yards each at- tempt, Lawrence Jensen, fullback, rolled up a total of 439 yards to lead in the ground-gained section. In the first game of the season, a non-conference tilt with Michigan City, injuries and inexperience handicapped the Slicers chances, and our boys finally succumbed to a 19 to 7 count. Meeting Hobart in the second encounter of their ten game schedule, La Porte plowed through to the first of its victories, 27 to 6. In their first home game, the Kiwanis Fielders took it on the chin for their worst defeat of the year when the South Bend Riley Wildcats unleashed a blistering aerial offensive which smashed the Slicers 33 to 0. After Elkhart eked out a 6 to 0 victory in a hard fought league contest before the home crowd, the Slicers traveled to Valparaiso to meet the Valpo Vikings who crumbled 24 to 7. As Wayne Benner began a hot aerial offensive which raged unchecked throughout the remainder of the season, the local aggregation chalked up itsfirst conference triumph with a 26 to 6 victory at the expense of the Goshen Redskins. While playing their next game against South Bend Washington, conference champions for four consecutive years, the Slicer team had a night it will long remember. Owon Grinsioad Roy Kullby Wally Woisniski Jim Chase 76 Ted Stepanek Waller Millor Walter Backus Elmer Martinson SEASON Although they fell 25 to 12 before the overwhelming power of Ernie Zalejski and the other Panther backs, the team played what was probably its best game of the season. The Maple City eleven led 12 to 7 until Zalejski registered touchdown runs of 64 and 98 yards, respectively, half way in the third period. A host of reserves saw action the following Friday night as La Porte launched a pulverizing passing and running attack which saw Wally Wiesniski cross into pay dirt twice and the home team crush John Adams 30 to 6. Their aerial offensive handicapped by rain, the Sheer eleven dropped its fourth league contest to Mishawaka's Maroons 13 to 6. The Sheer line was consistently forced to give ground by the constant pounding of the Maroons' Hugget and Van Paris. Gaining sweet revenge for their 19 to 7 defeat at the hands of Michigan City in the season's opener, La Porte's Sheers downed the Red Devils in an exciting game by a score that reached basketball propor- tions, 38 to 33. In the first half the Slicers outran and outpassed their ancient rivals and surged into a 25 to 6 lead, but Coach Del Miller proved that he used the half-time intermission to good advantage when his team came right back to score two six-pointers. However, the Devils just didn't have enough, as the season came to a close with a thrilling Sheer victory. Despite some tough breaks, the team and student body took both victories and losses in stride, and as we close by giving our thanks to Coaches Edmonds and Hubner, we feel that we have had a very successful season. Bill Olson Wilbur Frankinburger Bill Grace Earl Dahl 77 MANAGERS Charles Drocge Willy Hay Jack Ramp La Porte SCHEDULE Opponent 7 Michigan City 19 27 Hobart 6 0 South Bend Riley 33 0 Elkhart 6 24 Valporaiso 7 26 Goshen 6 12 South Bend Washington 25 30 South Bend Adams 6 6 Mishawaka 13 38 Michigan City 33 170 154 Doug Parker Bud Wilson Coach Hubner Coach Edmonds 78 RESERVE BASKETBALL Standing: Willy Hay, Waller Backus, Charles Allsop, Dick Stayback, Fred Stassol, Coach Edmonds. Sitting: Roy Simonton, Dave Stevenson, Tom Chaso, Gordon Nelson, Doug Laughroy, John Benner, Don Morgan, Roger Gasl, Jack Miller. RESERVE SCHEDULE La Porte Opponent 24 Michigan City .............. 21 17 East Chicago Washington 20 24 South Bend Adams........ 21 21 Michigan City .............. 13 33 Rensselaer ................. 13 27 Culver ..................... 14 24 Elkhart .................... 34 33 Plymouth ................... 22 37 Goshen ..................... 13 23 Valporaiso ................. 18 30 South Bend Riley ........... 28 28 Mishawaka .................. 17 21 Michigan City .............. 15 25 Nappanee ................... 26 30 North Judson ............... 22 19 South Bend Central ......... 27 30 South Bend Washington .. 14 79 446 338 VARSITY Jumping off to a good start, the Slicers humbled the North Siders from Fort Wayne by a 30 to 23 count and kept up the rapid pace to swamp East Chicago, Washington 34 to 20. Then two nip-and-tuck contests were lost at the free throw line to South Bend Riley and Michigan City before Rensselaer re- ceived a 39 to 24 plastering on the local court. After Culver gained revenge for last year's semifinal defeat and Elkhart won its eighth straight victory, the Hubnermen embarked on a three game winning streak which dealt Plymouth, Goshen, and Valparaiso humiliating defeats. Following a loss to the conference champs, the Riley Wildcats, the local team bounced back into the win column against Mishawaka when Bob Bernacchi got hot and John Carter pushed the winning point through the hoop from the foul stripe with only seconds to go. La Porte's .307 percentage from the free throw line decided the next game in favor of the Red Devils on the lake-front team's floor. The following game it was the same story all over again when Nappanee scored an upset victory by a one point margin. Just one night later the reserves helped to give North Jud- son a 54 to 45 trouncing. After Central's last quarter rally put them in the lead just before the final gun sounded, and the Slicers trimmed the Valpo Vikings for the second time, the regular season came to a close with a 43 to 24 blasting of South Bend Washington. After routing Westville 69 to 32 in the opener of the Sectional Tourney at the Civil Auditorium, and Wanatah the following day, the home five turned Earl Dahl Don Miller Wayne Bennor Rogor Wendt Bob Bernacchi Jim Canfield BASKETBALL on a blast of power to smother a highly rated Hanna quintet 54 to 33. To the distress of the local fans, however, Michigan City turned on the heat in the fourth quarter of the final game to pull a close one out of the fire and give them the Sectional crown. However, the 44 to 33 score can never tell the story of a close one like that. Wayne Benner, a returning letterman, who was elected honorary captain, led his team mates in the scoring department with 128 points garnered on 49 field goals and 30 charity tosses. Leading the 13 lettermen with a .583 free throw average was Earl Dahl, who sent 21 of his 36 foul shots through the cords. The honor of most valuable player was given as a dual award this year to Earl Dahl and Bob Bernacchi in spite of the fact that both were out of action during parts of the season because of an injury and illness, respectively. Although always fighting hard until the final gun, but too often with the odds against them, the La Porte court quintet was seriously handicapped by its lack of accurate shooting and the loss of several regulars to the service. Suf- fering three of its nine defeats at the hands of Michigan City, one in the finals of the Sectional Tourney, was hard to bear; but each of the 13 victories brought added spirit and cooperation from the Sheer team and fans alike. Our appreciation and thanks go to Coach Norman Hubner and Reserve Cbach Don Edmonds for the excellent work they have done with this year's team and in preparation for the following season. John Carter John Hoiso Jim Chase Dick Alban Bob Bayor Lawrcnco Jonson SCHEDULE La Porte Opponent 30 Fort Wayne North Side 23 34 East Chicago Washington 20 29 South Bend lohn Adams 31 26 Michigan City 32 39 Rensselaer 24 31 Culver 45 28 Elkhart 41 37 Plymouth 34 42 Goshen 38 34 Valparaiso 28 31 South Bend Riley 40 . 33 Mishawaka 32 32 Michigan City 35 32 Nappanee 33 54 North Judson 45 32 South Bend Central 40 43 Valparaiso 39 43 South Bend Washington 24 SECTIONAL TOURNEY 69 Westville 32 59 Wanatah 23 54 Hanna 23 33 Michigan City 44 845 726 Gone Wad© Manager, Wilbur Frankinburgei Coach Hubner Loft to right: Doug Laughrey, Bob Kloss, Fred Stassel, John Benner. Gene Hazeltoldt, Jim MacMacornb, Dick Purkal, Dick Stayback, Bob Nichols, Gene Bach, A1 Smith, Dick Hiolman, Dave Stevenson, Bob Konieczny, Jim Chase, Dick Schmidt, Rogor Wondt. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Opponents L.P.HS. September 23 North Side Fort Wayne There ............................. 15 45 October 3 Elkhart There 15 45 October 5 Mishawaka There 15 45 October 12 Elkhart Here 18 40 October 17 Valparaiso Here 45 15 October 20 Mishawaka Here 18 40 October 24 Goshen Here 26 29 October 28 Invitational Hobart Eighth October 31 Goshen There 23 31 November 4 Conference Horace Mann Tenth Running the two-mile course at Beechwood golf course every afternoon- this fall, the La Porte cross country runners worked hard, although they won only one of their ten meets. Losses included two each to Elkhart, Mishawaka and Goshen, and one to Fort Wayne North Side, while the harriers lone win came against Valparaiso by a 15 to 45 margin. Horace Mann took top honors in the Hobart Invitational tourney which saw La Porte place eighth. In the confer- ence meet at Horace Mann in Gary, the Slicers came in eleventh in the field of twelve contenders. Fort Wayne North Side repeated last year's performance by outrunning Horace Mann and Mish- awaka, its two closest contenders. Letters were awarded to six runners: Bob Konieczny, Alban Smith, Doug Laughrey, Dave Stevenson, Dick Schmidt, and Fred Stassel. TENNIS Consisting of veterans Tom Osborn and Chuck Linn, together with the newcomers, Charles Boston, Roger Berquist, and Wesley Kipp, the Sheer net quintet placed third in the annual conference contest. The competition in- cluded six other court teams, Mishawaka, Michigan City, Nappanee, South Bend Central, South Bend Adams, and South Bend Riley. Tom Osborn was selected captain of the Quintet which lost two of its three meets, both to Michigan City, by a score of 2 to 3. Coach John Prokl's group scored its victory over Mish- awaka, 4 to 0, on the home courts at the Civic Auditorium. Rain called off another meet scheduled to be played at South Bend Central. SCHEDULE Opponents L.P.H.S. September 19 Michigan City Home .......... 3 2 September 30 Conference Elkhart Third place October 7 Michigan City Away .......... 3 2 October 14 Mishawaka Home ........ 0 5 Central Away ........ Rained out L«M to right: Wesley Kipp, Coach Prokl, Chuck Linn, Roger Berqquist, Charles Boston, Tom Osborn. 84 Left to right: Coach Adington, Dick Heuer, Don Click. Clarence Schreibor, Louis Pelz Bob DeWolf, Chuck Linn. GOLF If this year's golf team lives up to last year's record, it will indeed be proud; however, it will strive for an even higher goal—an unde- feated season. Last year's squad, in addition to winning eleven of its thirteen matches, cap- tured the Invitational and Northern Indiana Conference titles, while Chuck Linn won the in- dividual medal play honors in the Beechwood Invitational Tournament. In the annual affairs at the local links the Sheer divot-diggers topped a field of eleven teams and won from their nearest opponents. South Bend Central and Riley, by a twelve point margin. Chuck Linn and Dick Heuer will return from last year's team, while Louis Pelz, Bob De- Wolf, Clarence Schreiber, Don Glick and sev- eral others will fight for the remaining three positions on the team. Due to our early deadline, we have no in- formation on the probable schedule. BASEBALL With three of last year's lettermen returning, Coach Norman Hubner will have the nucleus of a good infield for this year's baseball team. Roger Wendt, third base, Lawrence Jensen, short stop, and Gerald Huge, first base, are the members remaining from last year's nine which finished fourth in the Eastern Division of the conference, although it beat East Chicago Washington, the Western Division champs. An expected turnout of approximately one hun- dred will try to better last year's record of twelve vic- tories and four defeats. Only three of the losses, those to Elkhart, South Bend John Adams, Eastern Division winner, and South Bend Washington, were in league contests while the fourth, to Michigan City, was in a non-conference affair. April 11 Union Township ............. Here April 13 Union Mills ................ Here April 20 Elkhart (C.) ............... Here April 24 Central, South Bend (C.) ... Here April 25 Westville ................... There April 27 John Adams (C.)...............There May 1 Riley, South Bend (C.)......Here May 4 Michigan City (C.)........... There May 8 Union Township................There May 11 Nappanee (C.) .............. Here May 15 Mishawaka (C.) ............. Here May 16 Westville .................. Here May 18 Washington, South Bend (C.) There Silling: Joe Pliss, Melvin Perkins, Cy Bornacchi, Curly Marshall, Goorgo Phillips, Jim Croy. Jack Kipling, George Lubs, Richard Saliwanchik, Wilbur Slower, Elmer Martinson, Bob McGinnis, Bob Uhloman. Standing: Roger Wendt, Lawrence Jensen, Roy Simonton, Jack Hondrlckson, Jerry Hugo, Charles Alsop, Dick Stoner, Paul Parkor, Lambert Landwer, Coach Hubner. First Row: Molvin Nowman. Bill Goers, Wayno Eagan, Roger Gast, Richard Igeman. Carl Taylor. Wayre Allen, Iero Barnes, Jim Kir.die;. Socond Row: Coach Edmonds, Bob Kloss, Owen Grinstoad. Harry Robe, Ray Bornacchi, Charles Lembris, Bernie McMahan, Paul Schmidt, Glon Hockno. Ronald Ekins. Ted Konieczny. Third Row: Bob Nichols, Don Regan, Ray- mond Tuc , Jim Keono, Tom Casey. Herb Keeno, Bill Grace, Wilbur Frankinburqor, Don Millor. Fourth Row: Jack Mar- shall, Davo Stevonson, Ed Carson, Harold Fuliord, Kon Harayda, Carl Krontz, David Fry. TRACK Only one returning track man, Don Miller, will aid this year's squad to better last seas- on's recefrd. Two other veterans of the 1944 season, Tom Osborn and Bob Bernacchi, will not be available to Coach Don Edmonds this year. Last season s runners won two of their three dual meets, won the annual Invitational Meet, and placed fifth in both the conference trials and the sectional meet. Tex Alban, Glen Rucker, and Ed Mueller, winner of the Regnier Award for outstanding sportsmanship and ability, qualified to participate in the state tournament. April 10 North Judson There April 13 Plymouth Here April 17 Valparaiso There April 20 South Bend Central April 28 La Porte Invitational Here May 3 Conference Trials Mishawaka May 5 Conference Meet May 12 Sectional Meet May 19 State Meet 87 The Tri-Par Sound System, recently installed and dedicated April 5, has innumerable possibilities for usefulness in our school. Funds which made the installation possible were contributed by the classes of 1944 and 1945, the athletic department, and the Board of Educa- tion. THANKS FOR YOUR PART As the senior builders prepare to leave and the building of the 1945 El-Pe draws to a close, we of this year's El-Pe staff wish to express our appreciation to all those whose help and backing enabled us to present this 1945 yearbook. Especially do we thank Mr. Henry W. Schulze for his willingness to give his time, effort and the use of his personal camera without compensation in order to picture our school clear- ly as a progressive one and to show the activities of youth. La Porte High School is fortu- nate to have such a talented artist, holding national as well as local honors. We appreciate the action taken by the administration, senior class sponsors, officers of the class, and the senior class, itself, for providing funds for a much needed camera. Such a gift will aid future staffs in portraying more accurately the student interests and the school as it actually operates. It will give opportunity for interested pupils to have helpful training un- der Mr. Schulze's guidance. At times this year it was necessary to call out underclassmen to identify unknown faces, to ask teachers to make suggestions for our club write-ups, or to permit an El-Pe staff mem- ber to leave his class during the taking of pictures. In all these instances teachers have been unusually co-operative and patient. Last, but not least, we thank the subscribers for boosting and putting over our subscrip- tion sales. 88 SCHOOL ANNUAL DIVISIO ROCHELLE. ILLINOIS i i