Larwill High School - Reflector Yearbook (Larwill, IN)

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Valedictorian '?'f5!?'i The dictionary defines vale- dictorian as one who gives a message of farewell. To me, it aught to be as much hello as fareweII . Farewell to the good times and friends of school, hello to the future good times and new friends. Farewell IQ the only life we have known for l2 years, hello to the unknown experi- ences of the rest of our lifetime. Fare- well to our teachers, who each in his own way have added something to our lives, hello to those from whom we may learn in the years ahead. Farewell to life in its comparative ease and shelter-- though we may not have thought so at the time, hello to life on our own. . The hello and farewells can- not be separated, however. Without our past experiences, we could not be saying hello so cheerfully, so eager- ly, so optimistically to the future. To all those who have aided us so much, we wish to extend our heart- felt thanks. Marilyn Wilson Salutatorian f' s f ew w Vx- -gv - 1 X ' N- ff Tonight, I have the distinct honor to welcome you to this affair. Al- though this may be a tribute to the ,Senior Class of 1954, lwould like to honor you--our parents, teachers, and friends--for the splendid leader- ship and advice you have given us. Without you to encourage us and the former alumni, America would not be the free land of opportunity and free education. We, the Senior Class of l954, are about to depart from the school which we kmw so well. lnto all walks of life we shall go, but none will be more enioyable than our days at Larwill High School. ln conclusion, I wish to thank you, our parents, our teachers and friends, for the guiding light which you have given us--the class of 1954--and to further welcome you to this and forth-coming senior affairs. Everett Schuman

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Senior Class History We started out the Freshman year with a total enrollment of thirty-eight. Twenty-two entered high school from Larwill. They were: Bill Baxter, Carolyn Boggs, Corrine Clark, Freeman Cramer, Marion Hawn, Harry Jennings, Bernice Johrson, Dick Juillerat, Barbara Kistler, Ilene Leutz, Bill Mathias, Patricia Nlenzie, LaVonne Miller, Nancy Rager, Norman Reiff, Kenneth Rubrake, Bob Ruckman, Everett Schuman, Bill Shroufe, Dorothy Stephens, Bud Weirick, and Bill Vvhite. Ten came from Troy. They were: Larry Bills, Marlene Bohnstedt, Paul Branning, Dick Kessie, Alberta Martin, Patsy Martz, Larry Plummer, Leoda Sellers, Ivan Werstler, and Donna Wilkinson. From Etna came Maude Klingaman and Edgar Wolfe. Kenneth .luillerat came from Thorncreek, David Repp from Columbia City, Dick Goble from Arcola, and Fannie Mullenax from Arbovale, West Virginia. Early in the year we elected our officers for the four years. They were: Alberta, President, Dick G. Vice President, Nancy, Secretary and Treasurer, and Ilene, Reporter. Our sponsor was Norman Jarboe. Our first class party was held at Alberta's home. The second semester party was held at the school- house. Ilene was the Riley Basketball Queen. Nancy and Dorothy took part in Group Discussion. We began the Sophomore year with thirty-five members. Harry moved to Columbia City, Bill S. was out because of illness, and for Bill B., Freeman, Marion, and Dick G., it was work. Barbara Bender moved here from Columbia City, and Doris Hill joined us from Ft. Wayne. We elected a new vice president, Larry Plummer, to fill the vacancy left by Dick G. Our sponsor was Miss Reba Stemen. Larry B. withdrew at the end of the first semester. Our first semester party was held at Leoda's home and the second semester party wc: at David's home. Barbara was our candidate for Riley Basketball Queen. Nancy and Dorothy took part in Group Discussion. Marilyn took part in extemporaneous and Ora- torial Speaking. Our Junior year began with thirty-three members. Edgar dropped out to work. Barbara K, and Patty dropped out later in the year to start up housekeeping. Our first class party was held at Bill W. 's home, and the second party was held at the Flowing Well. Our sponsor was Miss Reba Stemen. On October I7th, the class play, Quit Your Kidding , was presented by Dorothy, Dick J., Everett, Patsy, LaVonne, Nsrman, Alberta, Dick K., Bill W., Carolyn, Marilyn, and Nancy. We received our rings in December. During the second semester, we sold stationery which helped to pay for the Junior and Senior Prom that wc: held at Hotel Van Orman in Fort Wayne. Alberta was our candidate for Riley Basketball Queen. Dorothy and Nancy were elected varsity cheerleaders. The Senior year began with thirty-one. David moved to California. Harry J. reioined the class from Columbia City. During the year Doris and Donna left our class for preference of wedding bells. Our sponsor was Mr. Byron Shoemaker. Our class play, Here Comes Charlie , was presented by Nancy, Alberta, LaVonne, Marilyn, Carolyn, Barbara, Patsy, Dick K., Dick J., Bill W., Bill M., Everett, and Harry, Mr, George Haley directed our play. The first semester, we also sponsored a fish fry and the Senior Snowball. Barbara was crowned Miss Snowflake. Our Riley Basketball candidate and queen was Dorothy. Nancy and Dorothy were elected varsity cheerleaders for the second time. Marilyn, Nancy, Bill W., and Dick J., took part in Group Discussion. Marilyn also took part in Humorous Reading. We left for our trip on Nlay I6 from Garrett. By train we traveled to Washington,D.C. and New York City. Vie arrived home May 21. Bcacalaureate was held on May 23, and Class Night on May 24. Then Commencement was held on May 25, which ended the Senior Activities for 1953-54. 13