Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Quniam Qo-incj, ' Up,! 1st Row: (left to right) A. Janjecic, L. Richiger, J. Zubrik, E. Splittgerber, J. Babich, V. Sannicola, N. DeVilliers, M. Nixon. 2nd Row: C. Schulties, D. Lash, H. Zury, L. Young, Y. Stazinski, D. Kacir, J. Marshall. 3rd Row: C. Kapsch, L. Goldberg, P. Jenkins, Miss Beatrice Sandies, T. Ner- ing, J. Haro, D. Luck, C. Brckovich. Every day at 11:05 the Senior Drama class meets in the auditorium for the purpose of increasing knowledge in the great art of drama. Through regular class study and outside curricular activities the group learn and practice the fundamentals of play giving and play acting. The future Tab Hunters and Kim Novaks present plays, take over production assignments, learn the fine arts of make up and costume and scenery designing. Socially the groups often see professional plays in Chicago, participate in their own amateur productions and accumulate points toward individual dramatic accomplish¬ ments. The president of the group was Larry Goldberg and vice president was Helene Zury. The business manager was Connie Kapsch, and student director, Dorothy Rzepka. Records of daily meetings were kept by Janice Zubrik. Miss Beatrice Sandies is the teacher of the class and sponsor of all extra-curricular activities. l Ukene MeaU,, Pleade? A club which promotes interest in all auditorium activi¬ ties, and develops responsibility, cooperation, and integrity is known as Auditorium Council. It is necessary for candi¬ dates to be enrolled in auditorium and possess qualities of generosity, responsibility, loyalty and courtesy. The members of the club ushered at all school audi¬ torium activities and helped in ticket sales of dramatic and musical events. Their social activities included a potluck dinner earlier in the year and a formal spring dinner in which honor students are guests. Officers of the organization were president, Brenda Arnold; secretary, Betty Lou Emery; and John Dimos, treas¬ urer. Mrs. Mattie Hannsz sponsors the Auditorium Council group. 1st Row: (left to right) J. Dimos, C. Tokosh, B. Arnold, B Emery, J. Schnabel. 2nd Row: Mrs. Mattie Hannsz, D. Han¬ sen, L. Goldberg, L. Kellaway, J. Haro, J. Wardrop, M. Gustafson, P. Maurer. 3rd Row: R. Bowie, J. Schenher, L. Gannon, M. Ballarino, S. Wagner, J. Zaviski, B. Burton, X. Mitrovich. 28

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Quddmcj, AutkoM- tbip Akei i Pent, in 9nk 1st Row: (left to right) J. Smith, R. Rob¬ bins, M. J. Murray, I. Smoot. 2nd Row: M. Melvin, A. Manoni, M. Gannon, J. Bolkovatz, J. Perrotta, D. Buller, C. Dawson, C. Golbesky, B. Armes. 3rd Row: D. Sendre, M. Rondinelli, J. Huettner, J. Mahoney, J. Guist, A. Stilinovich, K. Christoff, K. Pittington, M. Melvin. 4th Row: M. Schnitzler, J. Zaviski, P. Thomas, D. Maly, G. Coican, J. Bahun, S. Myers, E. Coady, D. Jansen. 5th Row: S. Reese, J. Myers, E. Green, J. Gritton, P. Coady, C. Shearer, C. Kapsch, J. Mattingly, K. Eaton An organization devoted to the writing of original stories and poems is known as Inkpot. Members are selec¬ ted because they possess latent writing abilities and enjoy furthering their interests in literature. Meetings held at the homes of members are planned for the purpose of discuss¬ ing current books, T.V. and stage plays. The main activities this year were the annual Christmas party and the spring banquet in honor of the graduating seniors. This year ' s officers were Rochelle Robbins, president; Mary Jane Murray, vice president; Irma Smoot, secretary, and Judy Smith, treasurer. Miss Leora Connors is the sponsor of the Inkpot club. % c Ake ttfieeck kite Learning the techniques of discussion and practicing them by public speaking are the objectives of the Forensic organization. Students enrolled in this group enter speak¬ ing and debating contests. They sponsored the Calumet Legislative Assembly and took part in the Purdue Legisla¬ tive Assembly this year. The students also participated in Mutt ' tbels te the 2uetticm weekly round table discussions over our own radio station, WGVE. Officers leading the group this year were Anne Flynn, Beverly Knapp, Ted Nering, and Keith Pearman. Mrs. Mary Frances Busby is the sponsor of this debat¬ ing group. 1st Row: (left to right) C. Cook, B. Knapp, L. Huck, A. Flynn, M. Duteou, P. Kirtland, J. Hurley. 2nd Row: J. Mathews, J. Haro, T. Charochak, D. Range, T. Nering, Mrs. Mary Frances Busby, R. Anderson, M. Knapp, J. Kindler, F. Pirello, K. Pearman. 27

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Outdandmcj, £tudenU £tnim fywi JlufkeA QoaU mam 1st Row: (left to right) D. Hannah, D. Maly, I. Smoot, D. Buller. 2nd Row: C. Shearer, M. Zury, D. Jan¬ sen, E. Stark. 3rd Row: Mr. Bernard Shirk, M. Melvin, J. Plum, M. Hrinda. Students who attain high scholastic averages, and who excell in character, leadership and service are asked to join the Senior Honor Society. To be eligible the student must be a junior or senior and must have maintained a high degree of interest in studies and activities throughout high school. An impressive candlelight ceremony took place this spring and new members were inducted. Officers serving the first semester were president, Don Hannah, and secretary-treasurer, Donna Maly. The Senior Honor Society is under the sponsorship of Mr. Bernard Shirk. To develop good citizenship, to create enthusiasm for high scholarship, to stimulate a desire for service to our school and to our community, and to promote trustworthy leadership are some of the qualifications for membership in the Junior Honor Society. Each year the society holds an induction ceremony for installation of new members. The principle service of new inductees is to help new students become acquainted with Lew Wallace and its traditions. Officers elected for this year were president, Martha Melvin; Carol Golbesky, vice president; Merri Gannon, sec¬ retary; and Betsy Corns, treasurer. The organization is guided by Miss Angela Hannagan, Mrs. Margaret Connerly, Miss Olive Waggoner, and Mrs. Florence Heffron. 1st Row (left to right) S. Wotysiak, L George, S. Wagner, S. Hart, M. Gan¬ non, M. Melvin, E. Corns, C. Golbesky, R. Polk, D. Haddix. 2nd Row: C. Rudolph, M. J. Teeter, D. Cohen, C. Wagner, S. Hady, C. Hodur- ski, S. Konicke, R. Lashenik, K. Kamin¬ ski, S. LaBuda, J. McCalister, P. Gruen- berg, J. Bulza. 3rd Row: D. Bastion, B. Holt, J. Schna¬ bel, J. Jakob V. Charlson, C. Mack- anos, M. Watts, L. Pruitt, V. Pillman, C. Tokosh, S. Hodges, J. Palmer. 4th Row: E. Stark, L. Bohr, R. Bulza, D. Novosel, M. Roknich, N. Cass, S. Mills, C. Ihle, L. Jonushaitis, G. Bobik, J. Hadberg, M. Mantz.