Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

THE BULLDOG 1954 MENTONE HIGH SCHOOL MENTONE. INDIANA TWO wsL @ Mte Here is your Mentone School. It is the third largest school in the county yet has only 401 students in both High School and Grade School. We have sixteen teachers with nine in high school and junior high and seven in the grades due to the large first grade. THREE )k SwtflCC Zck ZfyC We feel that a small school has certain advan- tages that a large school can not attain; such as the close relationship of all pupils, the smaller group giving more responsibility to each person, and the personal interest teachers can take in each student. That is why our theme is stated as it is, for much good has come from this smaller school. Your Editor PEOPLE H e Don't Heed t7et 4cauainted Panties lu Cun, Sctuxd Teachers MR. KENT, PRINCIPAL Occupations, English MR. KELLEY MR. WEISS MR. HOFFMAN Mathematics, Physics, Latin Voc. Agriculture, Science, Woodworking English, Biology, Gen. Math MRS. KEEVER Third Grade MISS McFARREN Second Grade mrs. McKinley First Grade (2nd Section) MISS AUGHIN3AUGH Sixth Grade MRS. DAWSON Speech, Phys. Ed., English . HA '’ ' A I ■ fr • i s - y- %v lAi MR. WITHAM Fifth Grade MRS. HOFFMAN Home Economics, Arithmetic, Geometry MRS. VANGILDER First Grade (1st Section) MRS. TOMBAUGH Fourth Grade MR. and MRS. SNAPP Music MR. BUNNELL Commercial Subjects, History MR. HOOGENBOOM Sociology History Phys. Ed. PHIL CARNEY Basketball 1, 2. 3. Softball 1. 2, 3. Baseball 4. Track 2, 3. FFA 3. PHYLLIS BOYER FHA 1. 2. 3. 4. Office Girl 3, 4. Pep Club 4. BILL CLARK Speech 1. Chorus 3, 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Track 1. Softball 1. 2. 3. Baseball 4. FFA 1. 2. 3. FHA King 3. Vice President t3. 4. SENIORS BURDELL BLACKBURN Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4. Track 1. 2, 3. FFA 1. 2. 3. Class Play 3. Chorus 3. MARY BRYAN BOB BOGGS Band 1, 2, 3. 4. Chorus 1, 2. 3. Speech Club 1. 2. 3. 4. FHA 1. 2. 4. 4-H 1. Class Play 3. 4. Pep Club 4. Class Treasurer 1. Lunch 1. Paper Staff 4. Bulidog Staff 3, 4. DIXIE COOK CLARENCE DICKEY MARY DORELL Class Play 4. Speech Club 3. 4. Paper Staff 4. Pep Club 4. FHA 1. Lunch 1, 2. 4. Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Softball 1. 2. 3. FFA 2. Track 2. 3. 4. Chorus 3. Class Play 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Chorus 3. 4. Class Play 3. 4. Speech Club 3, 4. BEVERLY COLEMAN FHA 3. JON CULLUM Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1, 2, 3. 4. Softball 2. Baseball 4. Speech 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Council 3, 4. Chorus 3, 4. Class Play 3, 4. Bulldog Staff 3. 4. Boys' State 3. Class President 4. ANN CREIGHTON Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4. FHA 2. 3. Pep Club 4. Paper Staff 4. Speech Club 4. Lunch 1. 3. Assistant First Grade 4. ELAINE GOODMAN Chorus 1, 2, 3. FHA 3. 4. Lunch 1. Paper Staff BARBARA LONG Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4. Class Play 3. FHA 2. 3. 4. Speech Club 3. 4. Pep Club 4. Lunch 1, 2, 3, 4. Paper Staff 4. Bulldog Staff 4. 4-H 1. 2. 3. Assistant First Grade 4. DIXIE LINN Class Play 3, 4. Chorus 1. 2. 4. Band 1. 2, 3. 4. Speech Club 3, 4. Lunch 1. FHA 1. Pep Club 4. Bulldog 4. Paper Staff 4. Class Secretary 1. JANET REED Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Speech Club 1. 2. 3. 4. FHA 3. Assistant First Grade 4. LARRY LINN Basketball 4. Track 3. WAYNE ROMINE FFA 3. DON RUSH Audio-Visual 1. 2, 3. 4. Speech Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Class President 1, 2. Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 3. 4. Bulldog Staff 4. Softball 1. 2. 3. Baseball 4. Class Play 3. 4. Store Manager 3. SHERRY SHOEMAKER Vice President 1. Class Secretary 3. Class Treasurer 4. Chorus 1, 4. Bulldog Staff 3. 4. Pep Club 4. Speech Club 4. Paper Staff 4. FRANKLIN SCOTT Playground Helper 3. JOLANE SMITH Chorus 1, 2, 4. FHA 3, 4. Assistant First Grade 4. JACK SMALLEY Band 1; 2. 3. 4. Class Play 3. 4. Speech Club 3. 4. Softball 2. vri i. 2. 3. Kitchen Helper 3. 4. JACKIE STIDHAM Librarian 3. 4. Speech Club 2. 3. 4. Class Play 3. 4. Yell Leader 3. FHA 3. 4. Bulldog Staff 3. 4. Paper Staff 3. Class Secretary 4. Pep Club 4. Girls' State 3. MARY VAN DE WATER Speech Club 3. 4. Bulldog Staff 2, 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Council 3. 4. Class Treasurer 1. Class Sec'y-Treas. 2. Class President 3. Pep Club 4. LARRY YEITER Basketball 1, 2, 3. FFA 1. 2. 3. Class Treasurer 3. Class Play 3. 4. Paper Staff 4. JERRY TINKEY Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 3. FFA 1. 2. 3. Softball 2, 3. Baseball 4. Band 3. JACKIE WARD Chorus 1. 2, 4. FHA 3. 4. 4-H 1. Paper Staff 4. IVA VANDERMARK FHA 1. Lunch 1, 3. Librarian 3. 4. Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. BEVERLEY WITHAM Chorus 2. 3, 4. Cheer Leader 3. Band 2. 3, 4. Mermaid Queen Candidate 3. FFA Queen 1953. Speech Club 3. Egg Show Queen Candidate 4 Senior News The thirty members of the Senior Class have had problems all year. We had to plan ways to make enough money for a senior trip since we didn’t do very well our Junior year. On October 31, we added $170 by presenting our Senior Class play Here Comes Charlie”. A penny supper in November increased our balance by $125. During the next two months we debated how to make more money. We also had a problem about a class sponsor. We had Mr. Freeland at the beginning of the year, and when he became ill Miss McFarren finished directing our play. When we learned that Mr. Freeland would not be able to return to Mentone, Mr. Weiss offered his assistance and has done a fine job the rest of the year. On March 31, we presented a talent show in the gym- nasium. This is the first time a senior class has had a talent show. We made over $100 on this project. Then on April 16 and 17 we had a work day. Various merchants cooperated with us to make this a success. The last financial activity was a penny supper on May 1. Although not all members of the class could help, we still made a little profit. On April 20, the Juniors and Seniors went to Fort Wayne. We spent the day visiting factories and businesses to get a better idea of different jobs. In the evening the Juniors took us to the Hollywood Ice Revue at the Memorial Coliseum. We had Class Day on May 14 with Phil Carney as the Master of Ceremonies. The Baccalaureate was held in the new gym on Sunday, May 16. Commencement was held in the gym on Tuesday, May 18, with Judge Kennedy as the main speaker. Our class was the first to graduate in the new gym. We started our senior trip on May 23 by train from Men- tone. We visited Washington, D.C. and New York City. Compliments of Smith Bros. Garage FOURTEEN Juniors Dennis Anderson Duane Benson Larry Boggs Dick Clark Betty Cochran Rex Dickey Connie Doyle Garwin Eaton Duane Eckert Sheila Fitzgerald Kay Flenar Roger Frantz David Gosser Bill Griffis Sandra Gross Joe Hedington Albert Henderson Bob Holloway Shirley Horn Sue Lackey LuAnn Long Frank Man waring Larry McKinley Melvin Miller LaVonne Mon tel Bill Nellans Francis Rickel Joe Shoemaker Jalaine Smythe Phil Surface Marita Tucker Shirley Walton Compliments of Baker’s Jewelry and Appliance Store FIFTEEN The Junior Class The year of 1954, September 2, began by the choosing of officers. They were: President Vice President Reporter Secretary Treasurer Frank Manwaring Sheila Fitzgerald Connie Doyle Marita Tucker Connie Doyle The main activities of this year have been spent in running the candy sales at noons and the concessions at ball games. The Junior play, Finders Creepers, was di- rected by De'.mer Bunnel. Those in the play were: Wilbur Maxwell Herceles Nelson Celeste Nina Quilgy Frankie Aunt Mary Uncle Bob Granny Mr. Quigley Dr. Brown Madeline Harry Schuster Daphne ....... Claude Larry McKinley Bill Nellans Marita Tucker LaVonne Mon tel Sheila f itzgerald Jalaine Smythe Frankie Manwaring Sue Lackey Albert Henderson David Gosser Shirley Horn Bob Holloway Connie Doyle Joe Shoemaker This Page Sponsored by Mentone Lumber• Co. SIXTEEN Sophomores Sue Barkman Doyle Baum Royle Baum Linda Besson Ronald Beeson Glen Benson Max Blackburn Betty Griffis Bonnie Grubbs Deanna Grubbs Gary Hatfield Robert Hatfield Martha Hedington Donnalee Horn Dale Hudson Donald Hudson Orpha Kurtz Karen Linn ' Betty Mellott Janice Nelson Rita Olson Donald Ouier James Romine Charles Ross Jerry Secrist John Smith Dick Tombaugh Sarah Urschel Terry Utter Dee Wagner Ted Ward Sharon Ware Sandra Witham This Page Sponsored by Nelson Poultry Farm SEVENTEEN There are 33 members in our class. The officers for the year are: Charles Ross President Ronald Beeson Vice President Rita Olson Secretary Dick Tombaugh Treasurer Janice Nelson Student Council Rep. Betty Griffis Reporter Sarah Urschel Annua! Staff Before Christmas we had a party at the home of our sponsor, Mrs. Brooks Dawson. We ex- changed gifts, played games, and when we ran out of things to do, we invented some new things. There were eight boys who played basket- ball this year: Charles Ross, Jim Romine, Ted Ward, Jerry Secrist, Gary Hatfield, Dick Tom- baugh, Doyle Baum, and Royal Baum. Donald Ouier was the student manager. Two of the school cheerleaders, Betty Griffis and Janice Nelson, are members of our class. In the class tourneys, we won the Girls', but the boys were beaten out in the finals by the seniors. (The senior team was made up of the first five of the varsity, so we don't feel too badly.) Out of the many entries in the '21' tourney (over 100 entered) one person stayed in longer than the rest. That was Jim Romine. We're proud to tell you that he's a member of our class also. We have eight members in the school band, five in speech club, and others in different school activities. Five entered sections of the County Speech Festival, and two members in the student congress (at Warsaw). Our money making project of the year was the magazine sale, and we made $365. The two selling teams were headed by Charles Ross and Ronald Beeson, while the best individual sales- man was John Smith. At the end of the campaign we had a delicious turkey dinner as a cele- bration. WATCHING A MOVIE This Page Sponsored by Creighton Bros. EIGHTEEN F reshmen Fred Anderson Keith Besson Curtis Binkley Judy Blue Sue Borton Dorthy Christian Bonnie Cochran Glen Davis Carol Dillman AHred Dorell James Eaton Joyce Eiler Charles Feldman George Fitzgerald Marilyn Fuller Martha Hively Tommy Hoover Larry Horn Linda Horn Dorothy Kendall Dale Kindig Leah Nell Lemler Sonja Lockridge Larry Long Dwayne McKinley Esther Quier Janet Romine June Romine Ronald Secrist Junior Clampitt Alice Surface Beverley Tinkey This Page Sponsored by Urschel Clinic NINETEEN When we returned to school we had lost some class members. They were Nancy and Curtis Van De Water. Lloyd White moved to Florida. In the middle of the year, Ronald Moore moved to Warsaw and Alice Surface joined us from Laketon. Junior Clampitt moved to Spencer, In- diana. We elected class officers for the year. They were: President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Student Council Class Reporter Annual Staff .... Sponsor Glenn Davis Larry Horn Fred Anderson Sue Borton Beverly Tinkey Sue Borton Ralph Hoffman The subjects for the year were: Required— biology, English (first half), literature (second half), algebra or general mathematics, and physical education. Elective — home economics, band chorus, and wood working or agriculture. People that were in extra activities were: F. H. A.—Beverly Tinkey, Janet Romine, Alice Surface, Bonnie Cochran, Esther Quier, Linda Horn, Leah Nell Lemler, June Romine. Chorus—Dorothy Kendall, Marilyn Fuller, Bev- erly Tinkey, Joyce Eiler, Alice Surface, Janet Ro- mine, Leah Nell Lemler. Band—Joyce Eiler, Janet Romine, Sue Borton, Beverly Tinkey. For our first semester party we went to Mr. Hoffman's woods and had a wiener roast. From there we went skating at Rock Lake. We were allowed to take guests. . The second semester party was held in the new gym. We played basketball and other games. Refreshments of coke and potato chips were served. We had no money-making projects, but we paid class dues. FRESHMAN WOODWORKING CLASS This Pane Sponsored by Frank and Jerry's Grocery TWENTY Eighth Grade Junior Bare Sue Blackburn Mike Boggs Eddie Cook Lucy Coplen Diane Doyle Donna Eaton Sue Fenstermaker Linda Hart Deanna Hatfield Nancy Hedington Beverly Horn Billy Hudson Julie Kent Janet King Nadine Kittrell Winfred Kittrell Linda Linn Jim Manwaring LeRoy Markley Larry Mellott Clifford Nicodemus Patty Parker Martha Perry Doris Scott Ronnie Severns Sue Shoemaker Jackie Smythe Timmy Utter Sharlene Ware Jimmy Zehrung Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Utter TWENTY-ONE Seventh Grade Phil Anderson Sandra Barkman Don Beeson Sara Benson Paul Blue Steve Bruner Bill Cochran Barbara Crall Floyd Creamer Bill Curtis Don Davis Sandra Dorell Susan Doyle Rose Drudge James Feldman Bernard Fitzgerald Larry Hatfield Sharon Horn Bonnie Kindig Leon Linn Mary Belle Mellott Larry Montel Larry Nellans Janice Perry Mary Quier Loretta Remy Reed Riner Suellen Shepler Bobby Shull Sally Slater Sandra Smythe Larry Teel Terry Tucker Beverly Walburn Rachel Walters This Page Sponsored hy Nellans Poultry Dressing Plant TWENTY-TWO Seventh Grade Ronald Walton Charles Wood Jerry Zehrung Junior High The seventh and eighth grades make up the Junior High. We've been left pretty much out of high school activities as in past years due to the age limit. That is, if we were allowed to come to their activities, lower grades could too, so we're content to find social time for our own group. However, next year approximately half of us will be freshmen and will enjoy the parties, pic- nics, and social get-togethers of the high school group. We had several boys participate in sports this year, mainly basketball and track. Billy Hud- son was outstanding in track winning several firsts in tthe county Junior High meet. Of course he is just one of the many boys who is outstand- ing in sports. On April 20th we took achievement tests which revealed facts which we wanted kept hidden (if our lack of knowledge hadn't already shown through.) Mar. 24 the 7th grade took intelligence tests which further lowered our hopes of being intelligent beings, but our teachers encouraged us by saying that we had five or six good years of high school left in which to learn. Now, I ask you, is that encouraging? The absence of a grade music teacher and an art teacher this year kept us from having any music or art. However our year was fairly full so we didn't care too much. Our student council representatives were Bernard Fitzgerald and Jim Manwaring. They were kept busy at times helping in the activities. Both grades had a party this year in which we behaved very nicely for seventh and eighth grades, and we were permitted to go to the skating parties sponsored by the high school grades. Of course we took advantage of this opportunity. After we finished with all these activities we studied (which our teachers won’t believe). But we feel that the next year or so will be filled with enough pleasant events to help us forget these underprivileged two years of Junior High. This Page Sponsored by Ed Serer ns and Sons TWENTY-TH3EE Sixth Grade George Barkman Rose Benson Sheila Binkley Linda Blackburn Charles Brower Larry Clark Virginia Cook Sharon Curtis Sandra Doden Sue Frederich Jerry Fuller Jeanetta Greathouse Barry Greulach Larry Greulach Max Holloway Kenyon Jones Ronnie Kindig Warren Linn Richard Long Robert Long Suellen Long Donna Mellott Janice Mollenhour Roger Mollenhour Phil Nelson Arlene Remy Howard Shoemaker James Teel Jeannine Zehrung This Page Sponsored by Jones Beauty and Barber Shop TWENTY-FOUR Fifth Grade Jimmy Anderson Judy Barkman Sharon Clark Nancy Cochran Marvin Creamer Janice Davis Socorro Del Rio Ruth Drudge Marilee Eiler John Feldman James Fitzgerald Max Flenar David Frederich Delbert Fuller Ronald Gates Bobby Griffis Pam Hammer Jerry Hatfield Darrel Hively Steve Hoogenboom Judy Horn Carolyn Hudson Marolyn Hudson Becky Keirn Linda Long Larry Manwaring Betty Parker Linda Perrin Lynn Phillips Larry Rackeweg Mona Ross Linda Slater Carol Smith Marilyn Sullivan Linda Surface This Pune Sponsored by Pete’s Lunch TWENTY-FIVE Fifth Grade Kay Taylor Mitchell Tucker Donna VanGilder Michael Wallace CHRISTMAS IN THE GRADES « Compliments of Mrs. Howard Shoemaker TWENTY-SIX Fourth Grade Mary Antonides Janet Besson Richard Blackburn DiAnne Blackburn Jerry Blackburn Patricia Boggs Joseph Cook Danya Creviston Kathleen Doyle Doyle Eiler David Feldman Kathleen Gillmore Gary Harmon Lana Henderson David Hubler Glen Kump Jennifer Linn Linda Mellott James Mikel Sandra Miller Madonna Nellans Melvina Secor Charles Smith Linda Smythe Richard Teel Nina Wallis Jeanette Wood Janice Yeater This Pane Sponsored by Mentone Motors Inc. TWENTY-SEVEN Third Grade Linda Barkman Larry Beeson David Cochran Melvin Cooper Richard Crall Charles Creighton Enriqueta Del Rio Sheila Drudge Larry Eiler Rosalie Eiler Marsha Fisher Jane Hoover Cheryl Horn Bonnie Hudson James Keirn Lyle Long David Mann Fred Mellott Steve Mikel William Nellans Martha Nelson Roberta Nicodemus Janet Rackeweg Paul Rhodes Steven Ross Glenda Secrist Steve Shirey David Teel Eddy Tridle Judy Wagner Chester Walters Bonnie Warren Ronnie Wood Ronnie Yeater This Page Sponsored by Mentone Stock Yards TWENTY-EIGHT Second Grade Robert Adams Russell Adams Eldona Antonides Judy Beeson Jimmy Bryan Charlotte Crall Bunahe Del Rio Larry East Danny Fuller Larry Gates Jonathon Gosser Lowell Gruenewald Larry Harmon Danny Hatfield Randy Hoogen- boom Norman Hubler Vivian Hurst Maynard Johnston Billie Kindig Steven Mellott David Mikel Edward Miller Steven Miller Stephen Nelson Linda Ouier Johnnie Shull Charlotte Slater Linda Smith Jane Tucker Martha VanGilder Connie Wallace Timothy Wallis James Whetstone John Zehrung This Page Sponsored hy Manwaring Leghorn Farm TWENTY-NINE First Grade Claudia Brown Sherry Bryan Janet Bunnell Jimmy Clark Toni Cleveland David Cook Louise Cox Judy Decker Daryle Doden Sue Drudge Sandra Eckert Kenneth Eppert Larry Ervin Mavis Frederich Virginia Goodman Kip Hammer Douglas Haney Karen Harmon Jackie Hart Dennis Hatfield Linda Holloway Robert Hoover Sharon Hyde Linda Kittrell Alice Linn Pamela Linn Mike Lutes JoAnn Mollenhour Steve Mollenhour Byron Nellans Mardene Nellans Sonny Nelians James Osburn Skipper Rash Herbert Ross This Page Sponsored by Kralis Dressing Plant THIRTY First Grade Larry Secrist Lee Sensibaugh Michael Shirey Bobby Dale Smith Connie Smythe Michael Stanford Larry Sullivan Markie Surface Tommy Teel Loma Tridle Jon Valentine Mike Wagner Nancy Wagner Abraham Werten- berger Michael Whetstone Karen Wood This Pane Sponsored by Browns Jewelry Store School Helpers THIRTY-ONE Mrs. Borton Mrs. Morrison Assistant to Linus Assistant to Omar Linus Borton, School House Janitor Sue and Sheila, Janitors' Helpers Omar Morrison, Janitor of New Addition Compliments of Midwestern Spring Manufacturing Co. THIRTY-TWO OUR COOKS—Mrs. Chrislner and Mrs. Teel MRS. LONG — OUR OFFICE SECRETARY OUR BUS DRIVERS KITCHEN HELPERS— Freshmen though Seniors Phyllis Boyer, Larry Boggs, Joyce Eiler, Office Helpers This Pane Sponsored by Coopers' Store SPORTS Small Scfoalc Praduce Covinty Champions COUNTY TOURNEY—January 14th through the 16th, the County Tourney was held at the Warsaw Armory. In Mentone's first game of the tourney, they defeated the Pierceton Cubs 71-59. The first quarter was close and exciting with Mentone having a 17-15 advantage. From then on Mentone pulled away and had no further trouble. Mentone thus advanced to the second round (Mentone hit 77.3% of their free throws, Pierceton only 20%. Mentone’s field goal percentage was 42.9% to Pierceton's 43.1%.) Mentone vs. Beaver Dam in the semi-finals. Mentone won very easily 74-45. The first quarter was very close with Mentone hav- ing an 11-10 lead. However, Mentone then caught fire and never was in trouble. (Mentone percentage: F.T. 66.7%, F.G. 46.7%. Beaver Dam: F.T. 69.7%, F.G. 20%.) Mentone was red hot on offense. Mentone vs. Milford for the County Championship. The game was nip and tuck all the way. Milford's Troians led up until the last four minutes when Mentone scored a basket and went ahead 40-38. From then on Mentone controlled the game. The Bulldogs went into a stall and Milford had to foul to try to get possession of the ball. Mentone hit those very important free throws and when the gun sounded the score was 49-45 in favor of Mentone. Not since 1935 had a Mentone team won a county championship. (Mentone F.T. 65.2%, F.G. 28.8%; Milford F.T. 61.1%, F.G. 47%.) MY I LOOKS BAD. DOESN'T IT? Mentone gained revenge for their lone defeat of the season when they defeated Silver Lake 57-47 in the second round of the tourney. Mentone led from the start to the finish and advanced to the semi-finals. (Mentone had a 70.8% on free throws, Silver Lake 42.4%. Mentone hit 37.7% on field goals to Silver Lake's 34%.) SECTIONAL TOURNEY—Mentone played Larwill in their first game of the tourney. The Bulldogs defeated Larwill 88-68. Mentone led by a good margin all the way and had no trouble in advancing to the second round of the tourney. Boggs led Mentone's scoring with 28 points. Juillerat scored 23 points for Larwill. Mentone played Sidney in their second game of the tourney. The Bulldogs got off to a shaky start and Sidney led 14-11 at the end of the first quarter. Mentone came back in the second quarter, took the lead and went on to win 67-58. In the semi-finals, Mentone played and defeated the Pierceton Cubs 76-68. The first three quarters were very close with Mentone holding a slight lead. Mentone out- scored Pierceton 22-15 in the last quarter and went on to win. George Winsley of Pierceton scored 31 points, 3oggs scored 24 for Mentone. Mentone then advanced to the finals. In the sectional finals, behind balanced scoring and excellent team work, Mentone defeated Warsaw 72-55 for the Sectional Tourney Championship. After a very close first quarter, Mentone gradually pulled ahead and was victorious. Mentone's scoring was Boggs 19, Tinkey and Cullum 14, Linn 13, and Dickey 11. Morehead of Warsaw scored 17 points. Regional here we come!! THESE CHEERFUL FELLOWS JUST WON A SECTIONAL Compliments of Valentine Elevator THIRTY-SIX V FOR VICTORY Out Mentone's season qot underway November 6th, when the Mentone Bull- dogs traveled to Bourbon and came home with two victories. The first team won 60-45. Tinkey played very aggressive ball for Mentone. Boggs led the Mentone scoring with 22 points; Dickey followed with 19. Clark of Bourbon scored 16 points for his team. Mentone's second team won by the score of 31-26. TOO HOARSE TO TALK (Is it possible?) GETTING TO BE A HABIT (A good one, though) Compliments of Lewis Motors THIRTY-SEVEN WIN THIS ONE, AND I'LL WALK HOME” Earl Boggs, Floyd Rule, Max Friesner and Coach Abe fulfill this statement following the sectional championship. November 13, Mentone played their first home game of the season. We were host to North Web- ster. Mentone won both games. The varsity had a rough time, and after a close battle overcame a four-point lead and defeated Webster 53-52. McKinley, who had played in the second team game, came in and iced the game for Mentone in the final few minutes. Bowser of Webster scored a high of 20 points. Mentone's second team won easily, 45-29. On November 20th, we journeyed to Leesburg where we again won both games. Mentone's varsity was victorious over Leesburg by the score of 69-46. Grabbing a good lead Mentone coasted to its third victory of the year. Behind balanced scoring, the second team won 51-26. November 25th, Mentone and Burket met on the Mentone floor. It was Burket's home game. The Bulldogs scored a 66-54 victory over the Burket Hawks. Mentone had balanced scoring, and Jon Cullum had a good defensive night. The second team was victorious, 47-25. Both teams scored fifth consecutive victories, when the Mentone Bulldogs met the Etna Cubs December 1st at the Mentone gym. Mentone's varsity had a very good night, winning 74-37. Boggs hit 29 points for the Mentone Bulldogs. Dick Stouder, of Etna, scored 10 points. Our second team scored a 64-18 victory. Mentone's varsity won its sixth con- secutive game, December 4th when we traveled to Argos for two games. Linn played a very outstanding game. The second team suffered its first defeat of the season, 40-36. Mentone held its first game in the new gymnasium on December 9th. We were host to the strong Manchester Central team. The varsity played excellent ball, and won 56-47. Dickey and Boggs both rebounded well against the tall Manchest- er boys. Johnson of Manchester, had a very good night, scoring 28 points. Men- tone's second team got on the winning trail, defeating the Central second team 36-12. Syracuse vs. Mentone at Mentone on December the 11th. The varsity made it eight straight, with a 62-46 victory. Jon Cullum made several good passes. Dickey scored 16 points, and Tinkey 15 to lead the Mentone scoring. Dent- cn of Syracuse hit 15 points. The second team was also victorious, winning 41-36. Atwood tried to end Mentone's winning streak by playing a stalling game. However, Mentone won 15-13 to rack up their nineth victory of the season. The game was played at Mentone on December 18. Mentone showed their true ability by not cracking under the strain. This was a ENTHUSIASM FOR REGIONAL GAMES Many other business firms decorated stores to give support to our team. Compliments of Lester Blackburn THIRTY-EIGHT different type of game for Mentone. The second team won 52-16. Journeying to Pierceton on December 22nd, Mentone defeated the Cubs 58-48. The scoring was well balanced between the first five. The second team lost 43-35. VARSITY 4-WAY TOURNEY During the holiday vacation Mentone, Silver Lake, Beaver Dam and Akron participated in a 4-way tourney at Akron on January 1st and 2nd of the new year. Mentone's first game was with Akron, whom they defeated easily 73-38. Boggs scored 27 points for Mentone; Jack Jones hit 15 points for Akron. This victory advanced Mentone to the finals of the tourney. In the finals, Silver Lake gave Mentone their first defeat 48-44. The game was close, with the lead changing hands several times. This ended Mentone's unbeaten and consecutive string at HEY, CUT THAT OUT! The band helps celebrate victory. 11. Mentone's record now stood at 11 wins and 1 defeat. SECOND TEAM 4-WAY TOURNEY The second team also played in a 4-way tourney between Mentone, Silver Lake, Beaver Dam, and Akron, played at Silver Lake. On January 6th, Mentone defeated Silver Lake 48-41. After a close first half, Mentone pulled away in the third quarter. Silver Lake outscored Mentone the last quarter, but could not catch up with Mentone. The finals of the tourney were held on January 11 th. In a close battle, Mentone was defeated 25-24 by Akron. Mentone led throughout the game, until the last quarter when Akron out- scored them and won. Mentone's scoring was well balanced. Shriver scored 11 points for Akron. Saturday, January 9th, was Dale Kelley night at the Mentone gym. Mentone also won two victories that night. The varsity played a real thriller. The game was close all the way, and at half-time the score was tied, 27 all. At the end of the third quarter Sidney led 36-35. The last quarter Mentone went to town and won 51-43. The second team won 44-24. Three Fellows Are Content After a Meal By the Lions Club Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and Janet THIRTY-N.'NE TWO OUT OF THREE OVER SILVER LAKE January 19th the new County Champs traveled to Tippecanoe and after three close quarters, went ahead to win 78-69. The first three quarters Tipp led by a close margin. The last quarter Mentone poured on the steam scoring 21 points to Tipp's 9 points. There was no second team game since Tippecanoe does not have a second team. January 29th Mentone played a thriller with Silver Lake at Mentone. At the end of the first quarter it was tied at 9 all. Silver Lake then took the lead and held it until the fourth quarter, when Mentone outscored Silver Lake 19-9 and won 50-46. The second team also won, 24-20. Mentone was host to Claypool February 5th. The varsitty was never in any trouble and won easily 80-42. Mentone had great teamwork; also a good defense. The second team scored a 65-19 victory. February 12th, Mentone went to Milford to play the runners - up in the county tourney. Throughout the game, Mentone held a few points lead and won 72-60. Boggs scored 29 points for Mentone; Hamilton 26 points for Milford. The second team played a game with Larwill, which took the place of the Tippecanoe game. Mentone won 45-22. Rex Dickey led Mentone's scoring with 9 points. At Mentone February 19th Mentone played Gilead. This was Mentone's last home game and last scheduled game of the season. Mentone won their 22nd game of the season 65-33. Mentone was in no danger at any time. The second team also won 58-28. March 6th a group of happy, hopeful boys and fans travelled to South Bend, where Mentone played Elkhart in the first game of the Regionals. The big city school vs. the small town school. Mentone was defeated 68-47. Our boys played good ball, but Elkhart was just too big. Mentone led 14-12 at the end of the first quarter, as Clar- ence Dickey hit several baskets. From then on Elkhart showed their power and might, pulling away to win 68-47. This Pane Sponsored by Cox’s Motor Sales FORTY TOP ROW—Coach Hoogenboom, Holloway, Cullum, C. Dickey, B. Boggs, Rush, Blackburn. BOTTOM ROW—L. Boggs, Rickel, McKinley, Tinkey, Ross, Linn. Marita Tucker, Betty Grifiis, Janice Nelson GO GET 'EM, BULLDOGS This Page Sponsored by Beeson Egg Farm FORTY-ONE Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Davison TOP ROW—Coach Abe, Miller, Surface, Tombaugh, R. Dickey, Ward, Man waring, Hoover. BOTTOM ROW—Romine, Secrist, Nellans, R. Baum, Eaton, D. Baum, Hatfield. THOSE TWO—Dennis Anderson and Don Quier, Student Managers. THE THIN MAN Coach Abe Senior Letter Men BLACKBURN CULLUM DICKEY This Page Sponsored by Frank Manufacturing Co. F03TY-TH.'EE INFORMAL DEDICATION OF GYMNASIUM AT MANCHESTER GAME FIRST GAME IN THE NEW GYM — WHAT A CHANGE ABE AND BOYS PLANNING STRATEGY AGAINST ELKHART DICKEY AND BOGGS ACCEPT THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY Freshmen Basketball Anderson, Horn, McKinley, Fitzgerald (student manager), Coach Hoogenboom, Secrist, Kindig, Davis, Hoover (in dark background, due to the amateur photographer, your editor) The Freshman team consists of all the Fresh- men out for basketball. Since few Freshmen reach the varsity or second team, games with other Freshmen teams around are played to give ex- perience to the boys for next year's basketball. FRESHMEN YELL LEADERS Beverley Tinkey, Leah Nell Lemler and Janet Romine November 19th, Silver Lake squeezed past the Bulldogs by a score of 28 to 32. Five days later we determined to make up for that game, and did, beating Chester Township, 24 to 19. Bourban and Argos were next on December 10th and 17th, respectively. Argos just seemed to double its lead on us each quarter, by leading two points at half-time, four at the third period, and eight points when the gun sounded. How- ever, the game with Bourbon was a different story. While they only scored four points, we scored 17 in the second quarter. The final score was 40 to 26. Again Chester Township appeared on our list of foes, only the game was played at home on our new gym floor. Leading all the way, the score was 38 to 20 in the Bulldogs' favor. After three bad quarters at Pierceton, the Mentone team started to rally and scored 14 points to their six, but we still lost 39 to 33. Etna Green on February 4th and Larwill, Feb. 9th, finished the season for us. Etna Green won 39 to 37, keeping about two points ahead most of the time. But this story has a happy ending for we won our last game 39 to 18. Our outstanding scorer was Tommy Hoover who averaged over 16 points a game. We had a small team but it had good teamwork and shows signs of a good ball club in the next year or two. Compliments of Ward’s Paint Store FORTY-SIX Junior High Basketball Top Row: Wood. Utter. Hatfield, Tucker. Nellans. Mellott. Hudson 2nd Row: Markley (student manager) Blue, Linn. Manwaring, Bare. Feldman. 1st Row: Montel. Bruner. Teei. (These pictures are also goofed because of your editor's prac- ticing period” in photography.) JUNIOR HIGH YELL LEADERS Sue Blackburn, Linda Linn, Deanna Hatfield 7TH GRADE Mentone 29 Atwood 7 Mentone 27 Burket 26 Mentone 44 Leesburg 11 Mentone 33 Claypool 9 Mentone 58 Tippecanoe 8 Mentone 25 Sidney 19 4-WAY TOURNEY Mentone 28 Etna Green 34 Mentone 35 Burket 27 Mentone 35 Sidney 25 Mentone 27 Leesburg 31 8TH GRADE Mentone 37 Bea. Dam 26 Mentone 30 Silver Lake 35 Mentone 33 Atwood 43 Mentone 15 Burket 27 Mentone 34 Leesburg 30 Mentone 26 Tippecanoe Mentone 18 Claypool 30 COUNTY TOURNEY Mentone 33 Milford 56 This Pane Sponsored by Eber’s Whatnots and Novelties FORTY-SEVEN TRACK HOW'D I GET UP HERE? There were fifteen boys out for track this year. The outstanding boy this sea- son was Jerry Tinkey, who averaged over 20 points a meet or an equivalent of 4 firsts. He received a trophy for four years participation on the track team. The events were divided into two LEFT HOLDING THE STICK” WISH I HAD A STEP LADDER groups: field and track. More boys seemed to prefer field events than running (tired them out I guess). For distance running we had Miller, Tombaugh and Ronny Secrist in the half mile with Jerry Secrist and Clarence Dickey in the mile. Tinkey, Ward, and McKinley ran the dashes. The others took part in field events, includ- ing those already mentioned. C. Ross in 440. The team did very well in its first four meets but lost to Larwill two points for their first defeat of the season. This Page Sponsored by Mentone Locker Plant CELEBRATION OF COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP THE POTLUCK DINNER FOR THE COUNTY CHAMPS This Page Sponsored by Lender’s Grocery Market FORTY-NINE MR. and MRS. URSCHEL, Sectional Trophy Donors v ( S E C T I O N AL BONFIRE Hot time in the old town, even when it's snowing (as you can plainly see) This Page Sponsored by Sinclair Service Station BASEBALL FIFTY TOP ROW Melvin Miller, Dick Tombaugh, Bob Boggs. Phil Carney, Jon Cullum, Coach Hoogen- boom. SECOND ROW Bill Nellans, Don Rush, Jerry Tinkey. Clarence Dickey. Burdell Blackburn. Kay Flenar. THIRD ROW Bob Holloway, Larry McKinley. Tom Hoover. Garwin Eaton. FRONT ROW Dwayne McKinley, Junior Clampitt, Larry Horn. Ronny Secrist, Larry Boggs. This year Mentone switched from softball to baseball. Fundamentally the game is similar. Our baseball record for this season was one victory and five defeats. In our first baseball game of the season, Men- tone was host to Silver Lake. They won 23 to 20. Don Rush hit a home run for Mentone. Mentone scored 20 runs on 10 hits; Silver Lake had 23 runs and 14 hits. Jontz was the pitcher for Silver Lake, and Kay Flenar pitched for Mentone. Atwood defeated Mentone 19-9 in a game played at Mentone. Mentone scored 9 runs on 10 hits; Atwood 19 runs on 15 hits. Flenar pitched for Mentone and Rudy Allen for Atwood. In a game played at Etna Green, Etna de- feated Mentone 10-5. Mentone scored 5 runs and had 5 hits. Etna scored 10 runs and had 6 hits. The winning pitcher was Stouder of Etna Green. Flenar pitched for Mentone. Claypool defeated Mentone 6-5, in a very close game played at Claypool. Mentone scored 5 runs and had 2 hits; Claypool scored 6 runs and had only 1 hit. Roberts was the winning pitcher. Jerry Tinkey pitched for Mentone. Mentone was defeated 21-11 by Beaver Dam on the Mentone diamond. Mentone scored 11 runs and had 10 hits. Beaver Dam scored 21 runs and had 15 hits. Bucher pitcher for Beaver Dam and Flenar for Mentone. For their lone victory of the season, Mentone defeated Burket 21-6 at Burket. Mentone scored 21 runs and had 17 hits; Burket scored 6 runs and had only 2 hits. Garwin Eaton hit 4-for-4. Tinkey was the winning pitcher, and Jerry Nel- son pitched for Burket. This Pane Sponsored by Denton’s Drug Store ACTIVITIES Hw zy 'Plenty fyainy On 'h a Smaller Sc vol FIFTY-TWO Speech Club TOP ROW Esther Quier, Jalaine Smythe. Mary Bryan, Mary Doroll. Jack Smalley, Don Rush, Dick Tombaugh. Mary Van De Water, Janet Reed, Sarah Urschel. MIDDLE ROW—Dixie Linn, Rita Olson, Jackie Stidham, Larry McKinley. Burdell Blackburn, Jon Cullum, David Gosser, Janice Nelson, LuAnn Long. Betty Griffis, Sheila Fitz- gerald. Mrs. Dawson. BOTTOM ROW—Sherry Shoemaker, Barbara Long. Ann Creighton. Shirley Horn, Marita Tucker, Connie Doyle. Dixie Cook. Shirley Gross. The Speech Club, with Mrs. Brooks Dawson as sponsor, has thirty members. The officers are: President Mary Van De Water Vice-President Jackie Stidham Secretary Mary Ellen Bryan Treasurer Sherry Shoemaker ONE-ACT PLAY PRACTICE During the year we planned and presented bi-weekly radio programs over WRSW. Several of these programs were given by the grade stu- dents. Most of the programs were recorded by Mr. Brooks Dawson. On March 19 th we gave a program of two one-act plays, a pantomime, and several speech numbers. Two plays, 'T Shall Be Waiting and The Great Joanne were given at the County Speech Festival, March 26th, and received ex- cellent ratings. Twenty-six members went to the festival and brought back thirty-one ribbons for superior, excellent, and good ratings. Jon Cullum and Dave Gosser received superior ratings in poetry reading. They were also the represent- atives at the Student Legislature at Purdue. An assembly program was given at North Webster on April 7th. The Great Joanne and several speech and musical numbers were pre- sented. For our last activity of the year we saw the Manchester college production Angel Street . Compliments of Mentone Producers and Marketing Ass’n. Mentonette Staff FIFTY-THREE STANDING Jackie Ward, Betty Griffis, Mary Bryan, Mary Dorell, Elaine Goodman, Bev- erley Tinkey, Connie Doyle, Jack Smalley, Larry Yeiter, Mr. Bunnell. Deanna Hatfield. SEATED—Barbara Long, Dixie Cook. Ann Creighton, Phyllis Boyer, Dixie Linn, Sherry Shoe- maker. Editor-in-Chiei Assistant Editors Art Editor Sports. Editor Feature Editors Mary Senior Personalities Senior Reporter Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshmen Reporter Eighth Grade Reporter Seventh Grade Reporter Faculty Advisor Dixie Cook Phyllis Boyer, Jackie Ward Barbara Long Larry Yeiter Bryan, Ann Creighton Elaine Goodman Mary Dorell Connie Doyle Betty Griffis Beverley Tinkey Deanna Hatfield Sandra Dorell Mr. Bunnell We had a litttle difficulty getting a paper out each week, but we managed to squeeze out twenty-five papers during this school year. The last two issues were put out by the new paper staff. Secretarial Practice Class typed the copy and mimeographed the papers. We tried to find a feature for every issue, but as the school year progressed our pile of features grew smaller and smaller. A few issues seemed to be identical to the features in the Etna Green school paper. The answer to those strange happenings is still unknown. This Page Sponsored by Walburn Insurance Agency FIFTY-FOUR F. H. A. At our first meeting we elected officers: Jackie Ward President Betty Griffis Secretary Sue Lackey Treasurer Mrs. Mary Griffis was our chapter mother. Around the first of the year, the girls made sacks out of towels. They put soap, old clothes, books, crayons, pencils, tooth paste and so on in them to be sent to Korea. About 12 sacks were sent. Later on in the year the F. H. A. went to the Coliseum at Fort Wayne to see Hepadrome. It consisted of roller skating, acrobatics, swimming and so on. The main attraction was dancing waters. Mr. Kelley drove the bus. The fifth of April we had a Mothers Tea. Karen Linn welcomed the mothers and Mrs. Maude Romine gave the response to the wel- come. There were two vocal solos. Marita Tucker sang, That Wonderful Mother of Mine, and Leah Nell Lemler sang, My Mom. Jalaine Smythe accompanied on the piano. Mrs. Vadis Ward gave a talk about Karen, a girl who had cerebral palsy. While the punch and cookies were being prepared there were a few games and some singing. It started at 7:00 P. M. and was over at 10:00. TOP ROW Juno Romino, Boverley Tinkey. Jalaine Smythe. Sue Lackey, Mary Dorell, Janet Romine. Betty Griffis, Sheila Fitzgerald. Esther Quier. SECOND ROW—Linda Horn. Bonnie Grubbs. Lu Ann Long, Mary Bryan. Janet Reed. Bonnie Cochran. Leah Nell Lemler. Mrs. Hoffman. FRONT ROW Donnalee Horn, Shirley Horn, Barbara Long. Jackie Ward, Marita Tucker, Jackie Stidham, Alice Surface. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kent FIFTY-FIVE STUDENT COUNCIL The officers of the Student Council this year were: Mary Van De Water President Jon Cullum Vice President Connie Doyle Sec'y-Treas. We had a wide variety of projects this year. On Sept. 18 we gave a welcome party for all the new teachers. During the month of October the Student Council had a penny supper to raise $200 for the P. A. system for the new gym. At Christ- mas we decorated the Christmas tree for the Study Hall. When spring came we sponsored an all-school picnic and the athletic banquet. These are only a few of the high spots of what we did. Very few people know what goes on at our meetings. The first thing we do is spend about five minutes rounding up the late members, then the secretary reads the minutes. When they are read we start discussing everything- from how to raise money to Good citizens of the Week to getting more telephones for the school. As you may have guessed, our meetings are very informal but we do get quite a few things accomplished and we do help improve the re- lationship between teachers and students. STANDING—lim Manwaring, Glen Davis. Charles Ross, Don Rush, Bob Holloway. Frank Man- waring and Bernard Fitzgerald. SEATED—Sue Borton, Jon Cullum, Mary Van De Water, Connie Doyle, Janice Nelson, Walter Kent. This Page Sponsored by Hoofer’s Grocery FIFTY-SIX Bulldog Staff STANDING—Sarah Urschel, Leah Nell Lemler, Sherry Shoemaker, Jackie Stidham, Don Rush, Frank Manwaring, Barbara Long, David Gosser, Janice Nelson, Mary Bryan, Dixie Linn, Connie Doyle, Rita Olson. SEATED—Sue Borton, Sandra Gross. Sue Lackey, Jon Cuilum, Larry McKinley, Mary Van- De Water, Mr. Kent. We had our first meeting in October to make writing assignments and organize. The staff de- cided to again call the annual the Bulldog. Several other evening meetings were necessary to complete the work required to produce a 68 page annual. We've enjoyed preparing this book for you, and the 1953-54 annual staff wishes you to offer any suggestions that you might have to next year's staff. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Art Editors Senior Editors Junior Editor Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor School Activities Editor Music Editor Speech Club Editor FHA Editor Circulation Editor Sports Editors Photogrophy Planning Treasurer Advertising Managers Faculty Advisor Jon Cuilum Larry McKinley Barbara Long, Sue Lackey Sherry Shoemaker, Mary Bryan Sandra Gross Sarah Urschel Sue Borton Connie Doyle Dixie Linn Rita Olson Leah Nell Lemler Don Rush Mary VanDeWater, Jim Manwaring Janice Nelson Dave Gosser Jackie Stidham, Frank Manwaring Mr. Kent WHAT DO WE DO WITH THIS? Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. VanGilder FIFTY-SEVEN This Pane Sponsored by The Deluxe Cleaners During the year the Mentone Band played at the Egg Show under the direction of Mr. Freeland. Due to a serious illness he had to give up his position here at Mentone. The band played next at the annual Fish' Fry at Mentone, under the direction of Mrs. Riewoldt. Our permanent teacher for the rest of the year, Mr. Willard Snapp, di- rected us at the American Edu- cation Week” program. April 23, the band took part in the County Band Festival at Warsaw, and on May 7, they presented musical numbers for the spring concert. The band this year is made up of thirty-one members. Our band officers are: Ion Cullum, president; Mary Van De Water, vice presi- dent; Jalaine Smythe, secretary, and Dixie Linn, treasurer. Despite the fact that we had to change teach- ers several times this year, the Mentone High School Band of 53-54 has turned out quite well. YOUR BAND DIRECTOR AND OFFICERS The Keynotes, started by Mr. Snapp. They played at the Athletic Banquet. A little louder clarinets. Can't you read my expression? All this practice for forty-five minutes cf playing at the Spring Concert . . . but it was worth it. JUNIOR BAND Mr. Snapp has built this band into a fine group of talented musicians for next year's band. They played for P. T. A. May 12th for their first per- sonal appearance. Compliments of Dale Kelley Girls’ Chorus FIFTY-NINE TOP ROW (Left to Right)--Marilyn Fuller. Jalaine Smythe. Betty Griffis. Sue Lackey. Ann Creighton. Mary Dorell. Mary Bryan. Joyce Eiler. Beverley Tinkey. Janet Romine. June Romine. SECOND ROW—Shirley Walton. Dixie Linn. Donna Horn. Alice Surface. Dianna Grubbs. Barbara Long. Iva Vandermark, Marita Tucker. Bonnie Grubbs. Sandra Gross. Martha Hedington, Lavonne Montel. Beverley Witham. FIRST ROW—Sherry Shoemaker. Lu Ann Long. Dixie Cook, Dorothy Kendall. Jackie Ward. Connie Doyle. Shirley Horn, Sandra Witham. Leah Nell Lemler. The high school girls' chorus this year has thirty-two members. Under the direction of Mr. W. Snapp, the chorus participated in the County Choral Festival which was held at Leesburg this year and also at our own Spring Festival . Mr. Snapp divided the group into three vocal parts this year. They are: first soprano, second soprano, and alto. Each member was placed into one of these groups after tryouts. The girls' chorus did not select officers this year. This Page Sponsored by Bryan Poultry Farm SIXTY Boys’ Chorus Eight boys, one pianist, and a director made up the Boys' Chorus this year. Mr. Snapp, our director, grouped us into a double quartet with Larry McKinley and Dave Gosser singing first tenor; Albert Henderson and Roger France, second tenor; Jack Smalley and Bill Clark, baritone, and Duane Eckert and Jon Cullum, base. Jalaine Smythe was our pianist. We'd usually warm up our golden toned voices by singing popular songs and then move into our chorus numbers. We took part in the All-County Choir at Leesburg and also the spring concert. Such a small number might seem humorous, but it's quality, not quantity, that counts (quote), we don't know who but it serves the purpose. TOP ROW Larry McKinley, Jon Cullum. Duane Eckert, Dave Gosser. FRONT ROW Jalaine Smythe (pianist). Albert Henderson, Jack Smalley, Roger France. Bill Clark, Mr. Snapp (director). This Page Sponsored by Farmers State Bank SIXTY-ONE Romine and Linn Heart of My Heart (Their own arrange- ment.) 'T wonder if I'm next? 'T don't know, they're all pretty good, judges. Sk Ul Doug Kehler of Warsaw —Pantomime: Spike Jones and It's In The Book Say, these kids are good! Talent Show Judges. This Pcige Sponsored hy The Country Print Shop SIXTY-TWO Senior Play HERE COMES CHARLIE Charlie Hopps Uncle Twiggs Mrs. Farnham Nora Malone Officer Tim McGrill Ted Hartley ........... Larry Elliot Mrs. Smythe-Kersey Vivian Smythe-Kersey Mortmer Smythe-Kersey Dixie Linn Jack Smalley Mary Dorell .. Dixie Cook Clarence Dickey Don Rush .. Jon Cullum . Jackie Stidham Mary Bryan Larry Yeiter We started work on our play October 5th with only four weeks to practice. Mr. Freeland started as director, but because of illness could not continue. Miss McFarren then took over and directed the play through the two performances. She had charge of the make-up and showed great patience while helping us greatly. Don Rush, in the part of Ted Hartley, had to smoke two cigars during the course of the play. The first performance about ran the rest of us off the stage with the terrible smell and smoke. But the second night, it about got Don. (He got some of the to- bacco leaves in his mouth and couldn't get them out.) The play was presented both nights and we had very good crowds both nights. Later in the year the Larwill seniors presented the same play so the cast journeyed to Larwill to compare the performances. On the way home, we all stopped for a sparkling glass of ginger ale at Petro's, in Warsaw. SIXTY-THREE Junior Play FINDERS CREEPERS Hercules Nelson Wilbur Maxwell Frankie Claude......... Mr. Nelson Mrs. Nelson Mr. Quiegly Mr. Schuster . Madeline Daphne Nina Granny Celeste Dr. Brown Bill Nellans Larry McKinley Sheila Fitzgerald Joe Shoemaker Frank Manwaring Jalaine Smythe Albert Henderson Bob Holloway Shirley Horn Connie Doyle LaVonne Montel Sue Lackey Marita Tucker David Gosser We presented our play only one night this year. It was the first play to be presented in the new gym so we felt pretty proud. The lighting facilities and extra room gave us much more chance for a good performance. We had only three weeks to practice and had to really dig into our parts. Of course Albert Henderson was always cracking jokes and about made us forget the play listening to him. We learned quite a bit, however, and hope to present another good play next year. Mr. Bunnell was our sponsor and director of the play. We're certain he learned something from the experience of the play also; for the same reason we might be hunting a new sponsor next year. Our make-up woman was Miss McFarren. This Page Sponsored by iollenhour Lumber Mfg. Co. Classes 7th - 8th HOME ECONOMICS PHYSICS CLASS FRESHMEN BIOLOGY GENERAL SCIENCE CLASS EIGHTH GRADE GEOGRAPHY SIXTY-FIVE WHAT'S THE VERDICT? A good ol' swap session Mr. Hoffman's grade Physical Education class. An excellent Thanksgiving meal with turkey and pumpkin pie. Donations—Ned Miller $2.50, Johnny Boganuright $4.00 SIXTY-SIX Jackie Stidham D. A. R. Good Citizen School Is Pure Enjoyment Cleanup men alter an assembly program. Arlo Friesner building trophy case donated by Mentone Lumber Company. Compliments of Vance Johns SIXTY-SEVEN t f Sept. 6 — School Days. Yep! Back to school again. Sept. 18 — First party of the year! It was an all school party to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Oct. 2 — All the budding Clark Gables and Elizabeth Taylors met to form the Speech Club with Wilma Dawson as faculty advisor. Oct. 6 — In preparation for the basketball season, Marita T., Janice N., and Betty G. were chosen as cheerleaders. Oct. 16-17 — The Senior Class presented Here Comes Charlie . Oct. 17 — The Student Council sponsored a Penny Supper to raise $200 as the contribution toward a Public Address system from the students. Oct. 22-23 — Teachers convent'on! Hurray; No school! Feb. 27 — Well, we've done it again and its a nice habit. Basketball was king after Mentone defeated Larwill, Sidney, Pierce- ton, and Warsaw to win the Sectional Tournament. Elkhart is next on the list. Mar. 3 — Heavy snow. No school. Mar. 6 — We're sorry to say that Elkhart was the last team on our list. But it was a wonderful season of basketball with Men- tone having a 25 won - 2 lost record. Mar. 10 — Formal dedication of new school addition. Mr. Lawrence Bell was the speaker. Mar. 19 — The Speech Club put on a program of one-act plays and readings in pre- paration for the Speech Festival. Mar. 20 — Junior penny supper. Mar. 26 — County Speech Festival. Both Men- tone's two plays received Excellent ratings. Mar. 31 — The Seniors sponsored a talent show in which everyone with a bit of talent could enter (even if they didn't have talent they could enter) with the hope of winning a prize. Oct. 30 — Ghosts, spooks and goblins! Seems the Student Council was trying to scare us to death at the Hallowe’en party. Nov. 6 — Our very first basketball game! Happy days are here again. Nov. 11 — Because it was American Education Week the whole school provided an even’ng of information and entertainment for parents, teachers, and students. Nov. 15 — Mentene chorus students partic pated in the Music festival at Leesburg. Nov. 21 — Senior Penny Supper. Nov. 26-27 — Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 9 — First game on our new dream of a gym floor. We won too. Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 — Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Jan. 9 — Dale Kelley Nite. At the S dney ball- game, teachers and students honored Dale Kelley in his fortieth year of teaching. Jan. 16 — Mentone Bulldogs — County Champ- ions! ! The Bulldogs did real well in the county tourney. They played and defeated Pierceton, Silver Lake, Beaver Dam, and Milford to become county champions for the first t'me in 19 years. Jan. 20 — About 400 people enjoyed a potluck supper in the new gym honoring the County Champs of '54 . Jan. 30 — Teachers' workshop at Mentone. April 1 — April Fool's Day! Watch out! April 8 — The Warsaw High School choir, under the direction of Miss Voirol, presented an excellent assembly program. All greatly appreciated this fine presenta- tion. April 9 — The Juniors presented a three-act comedy-mystery Finders Creepers. April 16 — Easter vacation. Everyone watch out for all the little bunnies. April 20 — In place of a Career Day as we had last year, this year we had a Visita- tion Day during which high school classes visited factories and businesses. April 23 — County Band Festival. April 26 — The Home Ec. girls gave a dress revue modeling clothes they had made during the year. May 11 — Athletic Banquet. May 14 — Class Day! Phil Carney acted as Master of Ceremonies. May 16 — Baccalaureate. The services were held in the new gym. The Mentone chorus sang two numbers. May 18 — Exams! Will we or won't we be promoted? On the evening of the 18th the Seniors received their much prized diplomas. May 20 — Hurray! School's ended! Let’s go fishing! This Pdf’e Sponsored by Northern Indiana Co-Op. News SIXTY-EIGHT STUDENT COUNCIL SPEECH CLASS (Education Week) (Education Week) Ten words a minute now, but how they improved at the end of the year; sixteen words per minute (Education Week program) WE'RE OFF! — Career Day trips. DALE KELLEY NIGHT _i � _ Now Clem, I've had enough of this. Either you read that or else! (Education Week program) Compliments of Mrs. Royse Tucker V - • « ' r i % • i V i V fj • i • I • i y ■ . 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