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

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docteii eve ttd taete eutttttaC THE JUNIOR PROM OF 1945. Left to right: Martha Robuck, Mead Robuck, Robert Kelsey, Jr., Edna Maahs, Don Rosenow, Mary Anderson. Social events have always played an impor- tant role in the lives of students at LaPorte High School. The Prom. Girl Reserve formal, and the competition for numerous titles of 'Queen” have been among the most publi- cized of these student activities. The Girl Reserve formal was originally a Valentine Day dance, but was later changed to a Christmas dance. Each girl must earn a service point by helping some worthy cause to be eligible to attend. The Prom is con- sidered by most students the highlight of the year. Once a dinner preceded the dance, but now Prom-goers are entertained by an After- Prom put on by the service clubs and the Chamber of Commerce of the city. Each year the students elect by secret ballot a Home- coming Queen, a Track Queen, a Prom Queen, and their Courts. QUEEN DONNA HANNA reigned over the 1945 Junior Prom. 11

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THE 1948 HOMECOMING QUEEN and Court: Charlotte Lough, Debbie Fay, Queen Marilyn Miller, Barbara Kitnmel, and Mr. John Schmidt. STYLES OF THE FORTIES are depicted at this Christmas Girl Reserve formal dance.

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Many fine teachers have been associated with the history of our school. Each depart- ment lias had numerous individuals who have given much time and effort to the cause of education. Because of these unselfish teachers and their ideals, our high school has achieved a superior academic standing. Four outstanding superintendents — Mr. E. B. Wetherow, Mr. W. R. Godwin, Mr. Paul Boston, and Mr. Harold Hargrave—and four equally capable principals—Mr. William Lud- low, Mr. John French, Mr. Harold Hargrave, and Mr. J. Robert Miller—have served our school in the years from 1924 to the present. Our school is also indebted to the many school board members who have devoted their efforts to the administration of our school system. RUTH WALK AND BETTY J. WELLS rehearse a scene from the 1945 faculty play. teac enA ca+itri cctect mucA MR. JOHN FRENCH (center) celebrated his 25th Anniversary as principal of LaPorte High School in 1945. Other teachers left to right: Miss Frankie Jones, Mrs. Bernice Thomas, Mr. M. E. Hyde. Miss Ruth Walk, Mr. French. Miss Laurie Davis, Mr. E. P. Beabout, Mrs. Ruth Coffeen, and Miss Ruth Huddleston.