Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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Modernistic (Rendezvous . . . Juniors Go Sophisticated Surrealist paintings greeted the guests as they entered the gym under a sophisticated black and white canopy for a “Modernistic Rendezvous” on May 1 for the 1954 Junior Prom. Crepe paper woven into a striking black and white checkerboard pattern formed the ceiling, while the sides were in a red, black, and white vertical pattern. Charlie Bowers and his orchestra, from the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis, played from a band stand also decorated in red, black, and white, and refreshments were served from a table carrying out the same color scheme. The Prom Court, made up of Lou Ann Hatter, Ann Poulos, Norma Mansfield, Nancy Whitlow, Kay Keller, Carolyn Oldham, Sue Holmes, Janice Cain, and Jacque Eaton, maid of honor, entered in beautiful pastel formals. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Prom Queen, Maria Lovett, who wore a lovely white gown and was crowned by junior class president, Bill Dixon. The junior class decorating committee of J. L. Wolff, Keith Denney, Sue Holmes, Kay Keller, Gordon Bennett, and Carolyn Oldham are getting the crepe paper ready to decorate for the 1954 Junior Prom. Below — Marilyn McDaniel, Queen of the 1953 Junior Prom, poses with Jim Bates, junior class president, and members of her court: Carolyn Fisher, Andre Bow¬ man, Norma Mansfield, Sharon Hannum, Betsy Schnaiter, Donna Jo Cramer, Maria Lovett, Ann Poulos, and Marylin Telfer. Laura Ann Record, Bob Holden, Jerry Ann Apple- gate, and Crone Knoy take time out from dancing for some refreshments at the prom. Everyone had a wonderful time as they danced to the music of the Butler Collegiates in the juniors’ interpretation of “Heaven on Earth.” trf m i Jr jf m £ Ik v m ► 1 I f t , Page Fourteen

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Lunch time is the best time in the world for catching up on everything from schoolwork to the latest gossip. Enjoying the sunshine are Carolyn Oldham, Debbie Fair, Jane Schnaiter, Kay Keller, Yvonne Cole, and Sue Holmes. Clubs Sponsor Parties Next on the calendar was the Valentine Dance, sponsored by Sunshine and Hi-Y. Hearts and cupids and “I love you” filled the gym at this semi-formal affair. Everyone was glad to see several junior high students there to add to the fun. The annual FFA-FHA party was, as usual, lots of fun. Hot dogs and cokes were the main attractions. Later there was the FFA girl¬ LEFT — Sitting one out are several couples at the GAA Christmas formal. RIGHT — David MacLeod and Richard Like step up for refills at the Sunshine- friend party, with songs, movies, and games. The girls were able to see how the boys con¬ duct their meetings, and each one was given a lovely carnation. The Sunshiners entertained with a boy-friend party, and then all thoughts turned to the Junior Prom. Needless to say, this was the biggest social event of the year. Ending the school year was the Commence¬ ment Dance, Although the seniors were very gay and had loads of fun, they were a little sad at the thought that they might never all be together again. Hi-Y Valentine dance. Behind the table are Barbara Goss, Janell Smith, and Mr. Charles Hall. Page Thirteen

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Whooping it up after a hard fought sectional win at Bloomington are the Artesian fans, who have just lifted Jim Bates to their shoulders. Posing for the camera after then sectional victory are, kneeling, W. Bowman, student manager, J. Eleven J ong jear$ . . . Photos by Bloomington Herald-Telephone. Major, G. Robinson, J. Bates, P. Quakenbush, W. Ed¬ wards, R. Burkhart, S. Labertew, D. MacLeod, J. Slaven, and T. Neal, student manager. In back are K. Ogle, J. Hannum, student manager, Coach V. Bisesi, Dr. K. Dickens, and Assistant Coach C. Hill. Sectional Title Ends Long Drought 1954 was not supposed to be Martinsville’s year for basketball glory, but a group of de¬ termined young kids succeeded where more highly-favored teams had failed in the last decade — a sectional championship for MHS. The Artesians were finally eliminated in the regionals by a team that went to the state finals — Terre Haute Gerstmeyer — by a re¬ spectable 71-62 score. Sophomore Bill Edwards tallied fifty points in regional play, second only to Elkhart’s renowned Ray Ball. The Artesians gained the right to play Gerstmeyer by defeating Linton in the afternoon 67-59. The Artesians, determined to avenge last year’s sectional loss to Mor gantown, broke the Trojan stall early in the game and captured a lead which was never lost, but finally narrowed to a thrilling 58-55 victory. Stinesville threatened until the last quar¬ ter, when the Artesians spurted to a 77-57 win, but against Smithville a goal by MacLeod tied the score in the last minute and Edwards’ field¬ er won it 54-52. To beat Ellettsville for the crown Bisesi’s boys had to come from behind again for a 63-59 win. At the pep session preceding the regionals, members of the faculty por¬ trayed famous personalities and pre¬ dicted victory for the Artesians. Shown here are Mr. Shaw as Hazel Walker, Mr. Bremer as Dr. Kinsey, Mr. Burns as Tommy Dorsey, Mr. Shertzer as Marilyn Monroe, and Mr. Coglan as Bob Mathias. Elmer Rey¬ nolds was emcee. Page Fifteen