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

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THE LATE MRS. EVA THOMPSON LITTLE (center) is shown here with the 1937 State Champion debate team composed of Paul Moo. Elsie Lifan, Gladys Lends, and Herbert Padleschat. LaPorte High School has been saddened by the death of five teachers who passed away while serving the school. Three of these fine teachers, Mrs. Eva Thompson Little, Miss Florence Barros and Miss Delpha Fern Brock, will always be remembered for their distin- guished work in helping to develop the cali- ber of our English Department. Coach “Jack” Steward, although with our school for only little over a year, was well on his way toward achieving an excellent reputation as a coach of outstanding teams. Mr. Eugene Pennington will be remembered for his many contribu- tions to the Music Department. These teach- ers shall always be remembered for their sincere interest in the welfare of others. Mr. C. C. Steward-1939 Mrs. Eva Thompson Little—1943 Miss Florence Barros—1949 Mr. Eugene Pennington—195-f Mrs. Delpha Fern Brock—1959

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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.

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BEN BOHTZ JR. as Captain Applejack and Dorothy Hay as Poppy Faire in Captain Applejack” the Junior Class Play of 1929. aetata caete ettcotttofed Through the years the drama department has been one of the most successful branches of the English department. During the thir- ties, this department gained special recogni- tion with the production of two musicals by Gilbert and Sullivan—H.M.S. Pinafore, 1931, and Pirates of Penzance, 1932. Miss Thelma Beesley, a member of the English department at this time, directed the speaking parts. Mrs. Lola Vawter, a representative from the music department, directed the students in the musi- cal parts of these shows. This type of collabora- tion between the departments of music and drama was repeated by directors Miss Vera Kellogg and the late Gene Pennington when several operettas were produced. The Waltz Dream, (1945) and The Forest Prince (1950) were two of the most popular productions in our history of drama. nip 19.4 SEMOR CLASS PLAY Cornered was the first play presented in the new school. The cast mem- bers were, seated .. to R: Iris Bailey, Thelma Norris, Ray Fara, George Hupp. Mable Krueger. Stand ,,ar fridh. Bernice Doyle, Abe Smith, Gordon Keithline, Miss Deveda Dcerhake. director: Lloyd Hutton Winifred Earll, Joe Schelin. '