Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1943 volume:

®Itp JflprriUmip 1943 Published by Senior Class Merrillville High School Crown Point, Indiana One (Our § riinnl This is Merrillville High School, headquarters of all the armed services. Here the commander-in-chief and his staff of assistants plan the maneuvers and campaigns which lead the forces to victory, and one step nearer their goals. Here, too, are shaped the destinies of all who enter — the future rulers of the world. FORWARD The year of 1943 shall be recorded in the history of Merrillville High School as a distinctive and outstand- ing year. During the entire first part of the school year, the student body looked forward to the opening of the new addition. It is the aim of the staff to emphasize our apprecia- tion and thankfulness to be granted so beautiful a school. May it ever remain in the perfect condition in which we received it. It is the staff’s purpose, however humble, to present ' you with this annual to make you see, make you hear, and perhaps make you feel. It is with this thought that we submit this book for your approval. N W Three THE DEDICATION We, the Seniors of ’43, dedicate this book to those members of this class who, during this war, will be in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Four Mr. Harry A. Holmes Township Trustee Mr. Cecil A. Grayson County Superintendent Aimttnia trattnn Mr. Claude V. York Commander-in-chief Five CHALLENGE We stand upon the threshold And quietly open the door That will close on a part of life Which is ended forevermore. We’re the hopes of the future — The world that comes tomorrow. In our palms we hold the keys To let out Joy or Sorrow. We’re the future Washingtons, Lincolns and Wellingtons, too, Who rule the world’s destiny Without very much ado. When the war clouds disappear And the sun comes shining through, Ruins of places that have been By us must be built anew. We’ve a challenge before us ; For tomorrow’s world must be Safe from all earth’s tyrannies, With all men happy and free. We are tomorrow’s rulers. In our palms we hold the keys To open doors which lead us To do and be what we please. Janice Johnson Six A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL If I were commander-in-chief of an army and had my way in choos- ing my army personnel. I would make every choice from high school senior classes. I realize the potentiality that is implanted in each member of the high school graduating class. The Youth of today have aspirations and the urge to do. They then must realize that the great works of the world always begin with one person. Napoleon said, “Circumstances? I make circumstances. There are great possibilities for youth to make circumstances today for which they receive medals of heroism. A youth must not be obsessed with the idea that he is one of the masses. He must light the divine spark given him which will make him realize the position in which he is placed. A great country is but the lengthened shadows of single individuals. Youths will stand erect and make their shadows long. is Seven Emelea Hill Indiana State Teachers College, B. s.; Social Studies and Physical Education Mary Tatman Ball State Teachers College, A. B.; English, History, and Library William Irvin Central Normal College, B. S., Working on M. S. at Butler Uni- versity Mathematics, Physical Science Xortna Goble Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. Vocational Home Economics Gladys Miller Indiana State Teachers College, A. B. English and Latin Miss Olive Wood Indiana State Teachers College English and Arithmetic Willis McAllister Oakland City College, B. S. Indiana University, M. S. English and Social Studies Eight s Sophie Tomei Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping and General Business Practice Dorothy Meyer Greenville College, B. S. English and Social Studies George Boettner Carthage College, A. B. Graduate Work University of Wisconsin Biology and General Science Edward Engelhart Central Normal College, B. S. Physical Education and Commerce Leah Lester University of West Virginia, A. B. Working on A. M. University of Illinois Supervise Study Hall Max Michael Ball State Teachers College, B. S. Industrial Arts Hilmer Jacobson University of Tennessee, B. S. Northwestern, B. M., M. M. Band and Choir Irene Collins Valparaiso University, A. B. Mathematics Jflarultu Nine A MESSAGE TO OUR FACULTY The senior class of 1943 wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the faculty who have taught us during the past four years. To them is given much credit for the successful completion of high school and the preparedness for our later life. Ten (ElaaspH Eleven irttiors First Row Gordon White “Ace” Ambition — Electrical Engineer; Probably will be a G Man. Senior Class president; Basketball, 1, 2, 4, Captain — 4; Baseball — 3; Track — 3, 4; Hi-Y — 3, 4, Vice Pres. — 4; Honor Society — 3; Student Coun- cil — 4. Second Row Kathleen Beck “Sweater Babe” Actress — Mrs. Earl Demmon Sunshine— 1, 2, 3; G. A. A.— 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club — 4, Pres- ident — 4; Annual Staff; Mirror Staff; Student Council — 3; Senior Class vice-president. Dari Alvarez “Al” Engineer — Soap Box Speaker Band — 2, 3; Junior Class Play. Lillian Brewer “Lil” Electrical Engineer — Waitress Sunshine— 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A.— 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society — 3; Chorus — 3; Junior Class play; Editor of “Mer- rill vue ; Student Council Secre- tary — 4. Third Row Donald Clark “Don” Pilot — Fanner Basketball — 1, 2; Band — 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y — 2, 3, 4; Junior Class play; Honor Society — 3; Chorus — 3, 4; President of Student Council. Frances Burris “Burris” Stenographer — School teacher G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band— 1, 2, 3. Nolan Dennington “Tiger Lily” Navy Air Corps — Unfaithful Husband Track — 2, 3, 4; Honor Society — 3; Band — 3; Chorus — 3; Junior Class play; Hi-Y — 4; Mirror Staff. Fourth Row Genevieve Franz “Bebe Eyes” Typist — Millionaire’s chauffer Sunshine— 2; G. A. A.— 1, 2, 3; Band — 1, 2, 3; Mirror Staff. Herbert Doepping “Herb” Farmer — Bartender Glee Club— 1; F. F. A. -2, 3; Hi-Y— 2, 3, 4; Chorus— 3, 4. Betty Hansen “Missouri” Pilot — Nurse Home Economics Club — 4; Sun- shine — 4. Twelve irtiinns First Row Louis Gruel “Louie’ Railroad Engineer — Farmer Hi-Y — 2, 3, 4; Sergeant- At- Arms — 4; F. F. A. — 2, 3; Honor Society — 3. Mary Ellen Howerton “Flash” Mortician — Mrs. Charles Hampsten G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4, President — 4; Junior Class play; Senior Class Reporter; Home Economics Club — 4; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff; Student Council — 4. La verne Franz “Babe” A better all-round wolf — Housewife Glee Club — 1; F. F. A — 2, 3; Basket- ball— 3; Hi-Y— 4; Track— 4. Evelyn Merrill “Shorty” Typist — ‘Deep-Sea Diver Sunshins — 1, 2; G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Mirror Staff. Thirteen Second Row Loraine MacLaverty “Nonnie Concert Musician — Manicurist G. A. A. — 3, 4; Home Economics Club — 4. Philip Halfman “Phil Loafer — Loafer F. F. A — 2, 3; Honor Society — 3; Hi-Y— 4. Janice Johnson “Jan” Writer-Old Maid Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff. Third Row James Johnson “Johnson” Chemist — J ockey An untiring student in all that he undertook. Floyd Homeier “Horace” To retire at an early age — Hobo F F. A— 2, 3; Chorus— 3, 4; Hi-Y— 3, 4; Mirror Staff. SwtinrB First Row Lorain Mitchell “Steve’ Nurse — Taxi driver Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer — 4; G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff. Otis Kallenbach “Oatie” Get married — Milk man Glee Club — 1; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Hi-Y — 4; Track — 4. Second Row Glenn Keeney “J. O.” Graduate — Veterinarian Glee Club — 1; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 3; Chorus — 3, 4; P. P. A. — 3; Mirror Staff. Jeanne Smith “Butch” WAVE— Soda Jerk Sunshine — 1, 2; G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Mirror Staff. Robert Kendall “Duke” Raise the biggest family in Lake County — Preacher Chorus — 3, 4; Hi-Y — 4. Third Row Julia Smith “Julie” Artist — Morgue Sunshine — 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class treasurer; Annual Staff. Billy Joe Kupchik “Zombie” Electrician — ' Bachelor Hi-Y— 4. Helen Sokol “Soaks” Nurse — Fortune Teller Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. — 1; Home Economics Club — 4. Fourth Row Lloyd Maffitt “Little John” Marine — Marine Basketball — 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Hi-Y— 4. Doris Stowers “Sadie” Successful businesswoman — Mother of 12 kids G. A. A. — 2; Honor Society — 3; Jun- ior Class Play; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff. Bob Saager “S. A.” Go to bed — Convict Glee Club — 1; Baseball 2; Track — 3; Hi-Y— 3, 4; P. P. A.— 3. Shirley Prott “Pruttso” Stenographer — Beauty Shop Operator G. A. A— 1, 2, 3, 4; Band— 1, 3. 4; Chorus — 1, 3; Junior Class Play. Fourteen First Row Lucille Thomas “Diddalee” Traveler — Detective Sunshine — 1, 2; G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff. Harold Schafer “Red” Army — Yardbird F. F. A. — 2, 3; Track — 1, 2, 4; Base- ball— 2, 3. Hazel Surdez “Surds” Pilot — Riveter G. A. A.— 1. Second Row Edward Stevenson Milton” Mechanical draftsman — Life guard Band — 3, 4; Track — 3; Cheerleader — 3; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff; Mirror Staff. Angeline Tornabene “Pudgy” Radio Announcer — ' Missionary Glee Club— 1; G. A. A. — 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary — 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Junior Class Play; Mirror Staff. Lester Shults “Cowboy Mechanic — Army Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2; Baseball— 1; Hi-Y— 2, 3, 4. Presi- dent — 4; Student Council— 4 . Third Row Lucille Wesley “Wesley Stenographer — Farmer’s wife Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Secretary; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff; Student Council — 4. Richard Stozek “Stozie” Lawyer — Politician Mirror Staff — 4. Betty Welches Bets” Nurse — Trapeze artist Band— 1, 2, 3. 4; G. A. A.— 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President — 4; Sunshine — 1, 2, 3, 4, President — 4; Junior Class Play; Home Economics Club Secre- tary — 4; Mirror Staff; Student Council Treasurer — 4. Fourth Row Bob Wineland Bob” Navy Air Corp — Song and Dance Man Chorus — 3 ; Band — 3 ; Baseball — 3 ; Hi-Y — 4; Mirror Staff; Annual Staff. Arlyne Willy “Willy” Stenographer — Lady Bouncer Sunshine— 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Mirror Staff. Norman White Prune Face” Navy Air Corps — Pig Raiser Band— 1, 2, 3: Hi-Y— 4. Fifteen SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1939, we, the Marines, started our career of being first in the air, on the land, and on the sea. We chose as our leaders Lieutenant Colonel Joe Hoth, Major Gordon White, Captain Betty Welches, and First Lieutenant Ruth Downs. Mr. McAllister was our advisor. After being first in many undertakings, we called a halt to the activities of the year. In our second year Colonel Bob Groom, Lieutenant Colonel Gordon White, Major Lillian Brewer, Captain Doris Stowers, and First Lieutenant Betty Welches led the march toward our goal. This year, too, we were first in many things, and when the year ended we were that much closer to our objective, thanks to the wonderful advice given us by Miss Wood and Mr. Kester. In our junior year, with Miss Wood and Miss Hill as advisors, and Brigadier General Joe Both, Colonel Bob Groom, Lieutenant Colonel Bill Morrill, Major Betty Welches, and Captain Doris Stowers to lead us, we won some of our greatest victories. Besides several parties, we had a Junior dance, a Junior play and a Junior prom to our credit. In this, our senior year, we chose Major General Nolan Dennington, Briga- dier General Kathleen Beck, Colonel Lucille Wesley, Lieutenant Colonel Julia Smith, and Major Ruth Downs to lead us, but after we had started on the way, Major General Dennington resigned his post, and Gordon White was assigned to the position. When we had almost completed half our undertaking. Major Ruth Downs resigned, and Mary Ellen Howerton was given that post. Miss Hill and Miss Tatman were our sponsors. We retained the same flower and motto that had led our class onward from the first year. The flower is the American Beauty Rose; the motto, “The higher the climb, the clearer the view.” Our colors are blue and white, The Marines are always first on land and sea ; so it seems no more than right that the Senior class should have been the first fourth grade class to move to the upstairs of the grade building. We were also the first sixth grade class to move to the high school building. Now it is no more than natural that the class should be the first senior class to graduate from the new addition to the school. In the class tournament, the Seniors defeated the Juniors, thus winning the pennant and proving once again that the Marines are always first in things they undertake. With a sleigh ride party, a Victory dance, a prom, which the Juniors so graciously gave us, a Senior play, an activity program, and an annual to our credit, we, the seniors, weigh anchor and pass through the port of M. H. S. to the sea beyond. Just as the Marines have landed, so they are taking off to allow the Army, the Navy, and the comparatively new Coast Guard to assume their responsibilities. Each will seek his own goal ; each will choose his own star as a guide. Sixteen Sluniora Third Row Kenneth Walter, Rita Franz, Frank Willy, Maxine Webb, Frank Thomas, Marjorie Maihofer. Second Row Thelma Greek, Shirley Stockwell, Kenneth Jones, Kenneth Homeier, Erma Phillips, Carol Smith. First Row Marjorie Townsley, Roland Piske, Charlotte Smith, Douglas Benoit, Frances Alexander. 1 A ‘ rS. g p (mt F 1 Third Row Richard Lentz, Bill Adank, Robert Metcalf, Richard Henderson, Glenn Herstine. Second Row Faye Ellen Yaros, Marjorie Reed, Joyce Hockett, Eauna Beneake, Nancy Kleinschmidt. First Row Vice Pres. — Richard Clark, Sec.- Treas. — Marian Lennertz, Pres. — Jack Ayers, Reporter — Eleanor Fossey. Third Row Paul Franko, Esther Katrenics, Wilma Beck, Glenna Lauer, Cecilia Krieter, Ray Smith. Second Row Harry Yaros, Mildred Nelson, Cor- rine Hoppe, Dorothy Keilman, Lyle Thomas. First Row Joe Franko, Virginia Christoff, Donna Mae Bush, Evelyn Maihofer, Andrew Sokol. Seventeen JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1940, we, the Navy, started our campaign through the great Battlefield of High School, where a great war had to be won. Our campaign started with seventy-two members and had Glen Herstine as our captain. Commander Jack Ayers, Lieutenant Commander Marion Lennertz, and Lieutenant Paul Franko assisted him in leading the campaign. As advisors to the captain, Mr. McAllister and Miss Meyer very ably helped the campaign on its slow march to victory. Our special division of the Navy chose the chrysanthemum as the flower we wished to represent us, and as a motto we chose “Dux Vitae Ratio.” With several minor successes, we brought the first year of our campaign to a close. In the second year of our campaign, we were led by Rear Admiral Jack Gable, and his assistants. Captain Dick Henderson, Commander Nancy Klein- schmidt, and Lieutenant Commander Eauna Beneake. As advisors to Rear Admiral Gable, we had Mrs. Collins and Mr. Prokl. Our division chose blue and gray as its colors, and with the permission of the commander-in-chief, we bought special Navy sweaters of those colors. We wore these in all encounters on the battlefield, and with a few more minor successes to our credit, we ended the second year of our campaign. This year, our third, we see victory just beyond, and with our able leaders we are sure the battle will soon be over. Vice-Admiral Jack Ayers, Rear Admiral Richard Clark, Captain Marian Lennertz, and Commander Eleanor Fossey helped us to overcome the many impediments which stood in our way. Mr. Irvin, as advisor, has helped us to win some major victories ; namely, the Junior Play, “Miss Jimmy ; our Junior Dance; and the Junior-Senior Prom in honor of the Marines. In the victory of “Miss Jimmy,” our class was directed toward our goal by Miss Tatman, who so nobly devoted her time to helping us win a major encounter. Now, with a few major and many minor victories to our credit, we are looking forward to the time when our victories will all be major ones. Eighteen § upliouuirra First Row Maymie Gernenz, Elwood Erickson, Jack Fowler, Ralph Ford, Bernard Thomas, Leslie Homeier, June Titley. Second Row Catherine Willy, Jean Demmon, Pres. — Kenneth Catlow, Muriel Smith, Mary McKnight. Third Row Hazel Robinson, Sec. — John Sabo, Joe Chentnik, Ruth Welches, Jimmie Scott, Billy Metcalf. First Row Reporter — James Stephens, Leona Burris, Kenneth Hollingshead, James Goodwin, George O’Dea, Helen Mikulich, Charles Ready. Second Row Roy Watts, Ralph Kleinsorge, Joan Johnson, Charlotte Clark, Joanne Ouweneel, Ralph Doffin, Peter Hecimovich. Third Row Robert Schlobohm, James Hall, Betty Lou Rees, Dametra Davison, Jack Springer, John Kisela. First Row Bill Kendera, Gloria Benoit, George Mekola, Treas. — Marjorie Meyer, Cecil Slowers, Katherine Herr. Second Row Willard Schafer, Tom Collins, Earl Mager, Bill Sargent, Margaret Cooper, Patsy Kelly, Louise Price. Third Row Vice Pres. — Ed Shipley, William Fossey, Ed Lahaie, Jean Ann Tignor, Frances Tieman, Marie Roy Nineteen SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1941, we gathered our vast army to begin a march toward graduation. We were led by Brigadier General Beth Gable, Colonel Edward Lahaie. Lieutenant Colonel Mary McKnight, and Major Jean Demmon. As advisor tc Brigadier General Gable, we had Mr. McAllister. We had several minor battles and stopped for one night to have a ‘hard times’ party. Some of our members bought sweaters with the colors of our division, blue and gold, on them. Having won minor honors, the maneuvers for the first year ceased. In this, our second year on the march, we have had Major General Kenneth Catlow, Brigadier General Edward Shipley, Colonel John Sabo, Lieutenant Colonel Marjorie Meyer, and Major James Stephens as our leaders. Mrs. Miller and Miss Wood have been our advisors. We chose the American Beauty Rose as our symbol of rank and have again chosen blue and gold for our colors. With two parties and several other minor victories already won, we bring the march to a halt until next year, when we will advance once again toward our goal. Twenty iFrpsImtPu First Row James Kuntz, Ellen O’Brien, Bern- ard Waddell, Shirley Davids, Bill Terwilliger, Rosalie Fleck, Elmer Armitage, Shirley Ready. Second Row Richard Schmidt, Dick Julian, Boris Christoff, George Nearing, Mary Covaciu, Mary Jane Miller, Lillian Armitage, Dorothy Kisela. Third Row Gerhardt Hahn, Art Yedder, Bill Franko, Betty Huelster, Lorrain Hair, Shirley Witham. First Row Charles Hugueley, Frances Shipley, James Hogan, Lewannus Schwall, Stanley Rigby, Jean Marie York, Jim McGovern, Janie Roll. Second Row Ralph Kloth, Lloyd Alexander, Jerry Collins, Pat O’Neil, Barbara Conner, Dorothy Borman, Mary Ellen Griffin, Leona Hogan. Third Row A1 Wing, Vice Pres. — Paul Hayden, Pres. — Richard Kraft, Sec.-Treas. — ■ Lois Faust, Reporter — Delores Thomas, Vivian Stokes. First Row Florrie Schmidt, Dora Mae Davis, Robert Wehner, Albert Sedery, De- lores Dennington, Jacqueline Kwasny. Second Row Dorothy Jenkins, Jean Fisher, Donna Blaze, Beatrice Cook, Shirley MacLaverty. Third Row Laura Yaros, Robert Lauer, Gilbert Franz, Margaret Niles. First Row George Covaciu, Donald Tonagel, Edward. Adler, Hubert Lines, Joyce Neiner, Mildred Wieler, Betty Lar- son, Katherine Sanders. Second Row Fred Schilling, Jim Ayers, Max White, Roy Wyatt, Marilyn Erick- son, Anna Schmidt, Evelyn Doep, ping, Norma Harms. Third Row Eddie Yager, Ronald Henricks, Richard Schlobohm, Frances Kazi- mer, Janet Lines, Margaret Engstrom Twenty-One FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Just as it is the duty of the Coast Guards to guard the coast, so we thought it our duty to guard the name of Freshman, to keep it always above suspicion, and to make it an honored name. Through this year we have tried to show our willingness to cooperate, and our ability to be reli ed upon. As our guides we chose Captain Richard Kraft, First Lieutenant Paul Hayden, Second Lieutenant Lois Foust, and Third Lieutenant Delores Thomas. Mr. McAllister was the advisor to the captain. As our insignia we chose the yellow rose. Our motto is “Don’t celebrate a triumph before a victory.” Our special colors are red and gray. Having kept the name of “Freshman” above reproach, and after having won some minor operations, the Coast Guard went off duty till further need for our services. Twenty-Two ©rgantzatuma and Artimttra Twenty-Three ANNUAL STAFF Miss Hill Sponsor Julia Smith Business Manager Edward Stevenson Art Editor Lucille Thomas Assistant Picture Editor Lucille Wesley Assistant Editor Kathleen Beck Girls’ Sports Editor Bob Wineland Boys’ Sports Editor Lorain Mitchell Picture Editor Doris Stowers Proof Reader Twenty-Four A MESSAGE FROM OUR EDITOR It has been my privilege and my pleasure to work with Miss Hill and the staff this past year on the production of our annual. Like any constructive work, we, too, have had our difficulties and obstructions to overcome. How well we overcame these obstacles is shown in this book. You are the judges. To you belongs the right to criticize and censor. We lay no claims to genius, but we do have the satisfaction of knowing that we have worked steadily and faithfully. If honest effort counts for anything, our annual will not fail in its desired effect. The aim of the staff is to present you with a book that will hold for you the memories of ’43. Twenty-Five Standing — Vice-Pres. — G. White, Sponsor — Mr. York, M. E. Howerton, L. Wesley, K. Catlow, K. Beck, P. Faust, L. Shults. Seated — J. Ayers, Treas. — B. Welches, Pres. — D. Clark, Sec. — L . Brewer, R. Kraft. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the main governing body of the school. The council is the connecting link between the faculty and student body. It has the task of making rules and regulations to help in the betterment of the school. Its member- ship is made up of the president’s of all the classes and organizations. Its president is elected from the members of the Senior Class, and its other officers are elected from and by its members. The officers this year were: President, Donald Clark; Vice-President, Gordon White; Secretary, Lillian Brewer; Treasurer, Betty Welches. The Student Council has accomplished much this year. Among these ac- complishments was the sponsoring of five cent movies every week during activity period. The money taken in from these movies has gone toward buying a phono- graph for the school. The Council has sponsored a War Bond and Stamp Sale. This sale was in the form of a contest between the boys and the girls. Every Tuesday the girls sold bonds and stamps and on Thursday the boys made use of their salesmanship ability. The girls came out victorious and were thus subject to a treat by the boys. The sale was a great success and hundreds of dollars were made for Uncle Sam. The Student Council also gave a party for the benefit of the faculty and gave a picnic at the end of the term for the student body. Twenty-Six Standing — J. Smith, K. Beck, D. Stowers, F. Homeier, J. Franz, G. Keeney, B. Welches, J. Johnson, L. Mitchell, A. Willy, A Tornabene, Sponsor — Miss Tomel, B. Wineland, N. Dennington. Seated — E. Stevenson, Editor — L. Wesley, M. E. Howerton, E. Merrill. THE MIRROR This year the Mirror staff had a new sponsor, Miss Tomei, to lead us in our career as reporters, news sleuths, and special editors. The business manager gathered the news on Friday from the various sources, and gave it to the proof- reader to look over and adjust it in places if necessary. From there it went to the typists to be dummied, and stenciled. After the art-work was done, the stencils were proof-read again and then mimeographed. The following Friday after the news had been gathered the “Mirror” came off the press. Lucille Wesley was editor; Mary, Ellen Howerton, assistant editor; Lorain Mitchell, society editor; Janice Johnson, feature editor; Edward Stevenson, art editor; Kathleen Beck and Jeanne Smith, mimeographers ; Bob Wineland, club editor; Genevieve Franz, gossip editor; Doris Stowers, proof-reader; Arlyne Willy, Angeline Tornabene, Evelyn Merrill, typists ; Betty Welches, business manager ; Glenn Keeney, sports editor ; Nolan Dennington, editorial ; and Floyd Homeier, joke editor. The paper was a means of acquainting the students, as well as outsiders, with the various activities and projects being carried out by others than themselves. Issues were sent to other schools and they, in turn, sent issues of their papers to us. We also sent papers to all graduates who are now serving in the armed forces. In rating, our paper was given a B” classification by the association, and later we raised our paper front that rating to class “A”. Twenty-Seven First Row — J. Roll, M. J. Miller, S. Davids, S. Ready, H. Sokol, J. M. York, F. Burris, L. Schwall, J. Johnson, N. Harms. Second Row — A. Schmidt, D. Kisela, L. Armitage, L. Hair, L. Hogan, R. Fleck, B. Larson, D. Badovich, M. Niles, L. Yaros, J. Lines. Third Row — F. Kazimer, M. Erickson, S. Witham, B. Huelster, M. E. Griffin, L. Lennertz, J. Kwasny, J. Smith, L. Brewer. Fourth Row — L. Wesley, B. Hansen, Reporter — C. Clark, Sec. — M. McKnight, Pres. — B. Welches, Vice-Pres. — E. Maihofer, Program Ch. — A. Willy, Treas. — L. Mitchell, Corres. Sec. — F. Shipley. SUNSHINE First Row — D. Bush, M. Lennertz. G. Benoit, J. Titley, C. Krieter, M. Townsley, M. Gernenz, M. Meyers, M. Maihofer. Second Row — M. Nelson, E. J. Phillips, A. Willy, C. Smith, J. Johnson, H. Robinson, L. Burris, D. Davison, J. A. Tignor. Third Row — H. Mikulich, R. Welches, M. Cooper, F. Tieman, M. Roy, P. Kelley, D. Keilman, M. Smith, B. L. Rees. Fourth Row — N. Kleinschmidt, E. Beneake, W. Beck, E. Fossey, M. Reed, E. Katrenics, S. Stockwell, B. Gable, Sponsor — Miss Lutes. Twenty-Eight SUNSHINE SOCIETY Our creed, With love in my heart, forgetting self, and with charity for all, I will make the object of my life helpfulness and kindness to others. I shall try to fit myself to give intelligent service in making my community a safer and more beauti- ful place in which to live. Thus will my own life become rich and complete — forms the pattern of each girl ' s ideals in our society. Our colors are yellow and white ; song, “My Sunshine Girl ; flower, yellow rose ; and our emblem is “The Sun”. The theme for this year is “Poise, Person- ality and Purpose.” Our project is to do everything we can to help in winning the war. As a start towards this effort, we and every Society in the state purchased a War Bond. Meetings are held twice a month. Every other meeting is devoted to a pro- gram. Usually speakers are obtained. Some of the topics were “Aiding De- fense,” Boy-Girl Relationships,” and Dressing for the Occasion.” Interesting and helpful suggestions were gained by the girls. This fall a “Get-Acquainted Party” was given by the old members in order to familiarize the members-to-be with our club. Later at our initiation service, thirty-three members were initiated into our society, lhe officers, clad in Grecian robes, presided. Our district dean. Miss Eshelman, gave an interesting talk. We participated in the P. T. A. Carnival by giving a Freak Show.” An amateur show was given as our activity program. Instead of the usual district convention, a county convention was held at East Gary this year. Members of our Society attended and reported that an enjoyable and inspiring time was had by all. A State Convention is planned this year if it is possible. The State Camp will enable two fortunate girls from our society to gain more knowledge of Sunshine work this summer. Our annual Christmas play was not given this year. We planned to go carol- ing in the form of a sleigh-ride party, but due to bad weather it was canceled. e did carol in the halls of the school, though. As a state project, we trade an afghan and sent it to the Soldiers ' Home in Indianapolis. Each girl contributed to the Riley Fund, the state charity project. As money-making projects, oranges and stationery have been sold. In keeping with our war-effort project, a dance was given for the benefit of the Service Men. The proceeds were given to the Red Cross. As admission charges, books, gum, and candy were contributed. There are three standing committees each year. They are the Good Cheer. Finance, and Scrap Book Committees. Their functions are: Good Cheer, to send cards and flowers to ill persons in the community ; Finance, to originate ideas for making money; Scrap Book, to keep an account of the year ' s activities. Our new sponsor is Miss Frances Lutes. Officers for the year are: Presi- dent, Betty Welches; Vice-president. Evelyn Maihofer; Treasurer, Lorain Mitch- ell; Reporter, Charlotte Clark; and, Program Chairman, Alyne Willy. Twenty-Nine r m MM ■ yaBje Standing — Sponsor — Miss Goble, E. Katrenics, M. Townsley, C. Krieter, D. Keil- nan, Reporter— E. Maihofer, Installing Officer — M. E. Howerton, Sergeant-at-Arms — L. MacLaverty, B. Hansen, T. Greek, M. Lennertz, D. Bush, F. E. Yaros, L,. Thomas. Seated— S. Stockwell, H. Sokol, C. Smith, Treas. — B. Gable, Pres. — K. Beck, Vice- Pres. — E. Fossey, Sec. — B. Welches, C. Hoppe, J. Hockett, J. Smith. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB I his year the girls of the fourth-year Home Economics class decided to organize a Home Economics Club. Miss Norma Goble, who is the sponsor, should receive much credit for assisting the girls. The officers elected were: President Kathleen Beck Vice President Eleanor Fossey Secretary Betty Welches Treasurer Beth Gable Reporter Evelyn Maihofer Many committees were chosen to perform certain duties that were essential in organizing this club such as the drafting of a blank constitution to be filled in by popular voting. The name chosen for the club was ‘‘The Home Economics Rainbow,” using the colors of the rainbow with the following motto, “Find Your Place in the Rain- bow and Strive to Reach the Pot of Gold.” The students of M. H. S. saw many strange-looking characters wandering about the halls on initiation day. Some girls wore formals, mismated shoes and sock, or overalls ; while others wore their clothes inside out. The girls put in many more comical appearances with curlers, lopsided lipstick, and make-up liberally ap plied over their faces. The officers were installed by a formal ceremony, everything being arranged very attractively and in harmony with our club name and colors. We plan to go forth strongly with our club work and make it a successful foundation for a very active future organization. Thirty Standing- — J. Gable, J. Ayers, R. Clark, O. Kallenback, K. Walter, B. Kupchik, N. Dennington. Seated — Sponsor — Mr. Irvin, Treas. — F. Homeier, L. Maffitt, D. Clark, D. Hender- son, B. Metcalf, G. Herstine. HI-Y The Hi-Y is an organization of eligible Junior and Senior boys. The purpose of this organization is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y of 42-43 has tried to fulfill this purpose to the best of its ability. Although the members lacked a sponsor and a clubroom during part of the first semester, we think they have done a wonderful job. The officers elected to head the club in its activities during the school year were: John Keilman, President; Gordon White, Vice-President; Bob Saager, Secretary; Floyd Homeier, Treas- urer ; Louis Gruel, Sergeant-at-Arms ; and Bob Wineland, Re- porter. Pending the withdrawal of John Keilman from school, Lester Shults was elected President. The activities of the club for the year have been a style show, put on in cooperation with the G. A. A., and a carnival. Under the appreciated supervision of Mr. Irvin during the last semester, we think the activities succeeded exceptionally well. Thirty-One First How — D. Bush, M. Lennertz, E. Katrenics, C. Krieter, W. Beck, E. Beneake, T. Greek, V. Christoff, Sponsor — Miss Hill. Second Row — D. Keilman, F. Burris, L. MacLaverty, E. Merrill, J. Smith, L. Thomas, K. Beck. Third Row — L. Brewer, L. Mitchell, Rec. Sec. — A. Tornabene, Pres. — M. E. Hower- ton, Vice-Pres.— B. Welches, Sec.— N. Kleinschmidt, Treas— E. Fossey. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First Row — J. M. York, M. Covaciu, R. Fleck, F. Shipley, L. Foust, L. Schw all, B. Connor, D. Borman. Second Row— .D. Jenkins, L. Lennertz, L. Hogan, J. Fisher, J. Roll, M. E. Griffin, D. Dennington, V. Stokes. Third Row — L. Hair, M. McKnight, M. Smith, B. Rees, J. Demmon, B Blaze M. Erickson. Thirty-Two G. A. A. The Merrillville High School Girls’ Athletic Association, under the guidance of Miss Hill, has been, for the last two years, organized into a junior group for Freshmen and Sophomores, and a senior group for Juniors and Seniors. The club is for those girls who are interested in promoting girls’ athletics and for the purpose of developing a democratic spirit through working and playing in groups. Meetings are held every other Tuesday during activity period. The officers for the Senior G. A. A. are as follows: Mary Ellen Howerton, President ; Betty Welches, Vice-President ; Nancy Kleinschniidt, Secretary ; Angeline Tornabene, Recording Secre- tary ; and Eleanor Fossey, Treasurer. The aim of the club is the making of points by putting in so much time for hiking, ping pong, horseback riding, tennis, bowl- ing, skating, etc. A girl cannot exceed 25 points each six weeks. If, at the end of her Sophomore year in Junior G. A. A., she has 250 points, she receives a G. A. A. pin award. If she has 500 points at the end of her Senior year, she receives a sweater. Sweaters were awarded to Mary Ellen Howerton, Evelyn Merrill, Lucille Thomas, Jeanne Smith, Lorraine MacLaverty, Lillian Brewer, Angeline Tornabene, Kate Beck, Lorain Mitchell, Betty Welches, Shirley Prott, and Frances Burris. The week before Christmas vacation a nut sale, sponsored by the G. A. A., was in full swing. It proved very helpful in in- creasing the bank roll. On February 18, there was a G. A. A.- Hi-Y Style Show. The girls modeled boys’ clothing and the boys modeled girls’ clothes. Through the efforts of Miss Hill, Mary Ellen Howerton, and Lester Shults, with the cooperation of the club members, it was a big success. Since the club is self-supporting, it tried to put on as many activities as possible. Thirty-Three First Row — R. Spiroff, D. Magnuson, L. Burris, C. Smith, P. Newcomb, W. Egbert, V. Posavac, N. Reed, J. Johnson, J. Chentnik, J. Fieler, C. Clark, R. Welches, F. Titley, B. Bowers, S. Surber, A. Hollingshead. Second Row — C. Prott, R. Harrigan, Y. Miller, P. Knoop, B. Borman, H. Mikulich, P. Mitchell, J. Pollock, E. Hammond, I. Kimble, D. Hendricks, B. Rees, J. Stevens. Third Row— R. Jacobus, Y. Davis, R. Lauer, L. Homeier, R. Wyatt, P. Yaeger, J. York, P. Knoop. MERRILLVILLE BAND The Merrillville Band has proved to us that there are possibilities of progres- sive art in our school. Our band, although it is still young, has won its way to be the leading class D ’ band in Indiana. Our school, having expanded, has promoted the classification from class “D’ to class double “B”. Last year our band won two medals — one for winning the district contest in class “D and one for winning the state contest. There was no contest this year, but to prove that we had not lost any of our skill, we gave a winter concert and a spring concert for the community. The mothers and fathers of the community have been instrumental in this development, and we are deeply grateful for this enthusiasm on their part. Our instructor has contributed immensely to the success of our band. He has had many trying experiences and has been extremely tactful in obtaining a maximum of effort from the mem- bers of the band. His reward is now being realized. He has developed a fine band, of which we are all proud and for which we have great hopes. Thirty-Four A CAPELLA CHOIR The Merrillville a capella choir has been developed under the same fine leadership and stimulation as the band. Our choir sets an extremely high standard which the band endeavors to equal and surpass. The harmony and symetry in the performance of our choir are the qual- ities which are winning for Merrillville a wonderful musi- cal popularity. Our winter and spring concerts were given jointly with the band to prove our vocal ability, We also sang for the people at the Farmers’ Institute and the Christian Church. Again, we wish to thank the director, Mr. Jacobson, the community, and I he members of the band and chorus for realizing our dreams that we could have an outstanding chorus. First Row— Director — Mr. Jacobson, B. Rees, B. Christoff, W. Schafer, D. Benoit, F. Homeier, M. McKnight, D. Clark, C. Ready, L. Homeier, R. Kendall, J. Fowler. Second Row — K. Herr, D. M. Davis, J. Hockett, C. Drossos, G. Benoit, J. Demmon, S. Davids, M. Maihofer, M. Niles. Third Row: E. Maihofer, J. Johnson, C. Krieter, M. Meyers, N. Kleinschmidt, A. Willy, M. Smith, M. Townsley, L. Armitage, M. Reed, E. Fossey. Fourth Row— M. Roy, D. Dennington, C. Smith, D. M. Bush, E. O’Brien, D. Keilman, F. E. Yaros, P. Kelly, D. Simms, L. Yaros, D. M. Blaze, D. Thomas. Thirty-Five POPULARITY CONTEST KING AND QUEEN OF POPULARITY Donald Clark THEIR SUBJECTS : Mary Ellen Howerton Bob Wineland Personality Betty Welches Billy Joe Kupchik Neatest Doris Stowers Man- About Town Ed Stevenson Cutest Girl Lorraine MacLaverty Louis Gruel Studious Lucille Wesley James Johnson Quietest Evelyn Merrill Lloyd Maffitt Politest Angeline Tomabene Laverne Franz Silliest Betty Hansen Harold Schafer Best Humor Lillian Brewer Nolan Dennington Dignified Arlyne Willy Floyd Homeier Dreamiest Genevieve Franz Gordon White Most Likely to Succeed Janice Johnson Otis Kallenbach Biggest Pest Lorain Mitchell Thirty-Six Athlrtirs Thirty-Seven PIRATES Thirty-Eight jri, m T ML - J fi Cn 7 Hk v jL | First Row — R. Clark, K. Walter, L. Shults, O. Kallenbach, B. Metcalf, Student Man- ager — E. Shipley. Second Row — Coach Engelhart, L. Maffitt, G. Keeney, G. White, D. Henderson, G. Herstine. BASKETBALL 1942-43 Our basketball team has finished one of its finest seasons in its history with 14 wins and 4 losses. It finished second behind Portage Township in the non- Conference standings. The team consists of five Seniors and five Juniors. They are as follows: 6’ 1” Lester Shults, Senior 6’ 0” Otis Kallenbach, Senior ;V 9” Gordon White, Senior (Captain) 5’ 8” Glenn Keeney, Senior (Captain) 5 ' 10” Lloyd Maffitt, Senior 5’ 8” Dick Henderson, Junior fi’ 0” Richard Clark, Junior 6’ 0” Bob Metcalf, Junior 5’ 8” Glen Herstine, Junior fi 0” Kenneth Walters, Junior The high scorer of the team was Bob Metcalf. He was an outstanding player throughout the season. Glenn Keeney led the team through the first half of the season with great spirit, and “Ace” White did equally well during the second semester. Otis Kallenbach and Lester Shults used their height to great advantage under the basket throughout the season. Our able reserves came in to relieve the first five when they began to falter, and always came through. Last, but not least is Coach Edward Engelhart. He did a fine job pulling our boys through to victory when the going got tough. He has been turning out fine teams f jr many years. We believe that a majority of the credit belongs to him. Our team showed up fine in the Sectional Tournament by first beating Dyer, 51 to 23, but then went down to defeat to a tough team. Hammond Tech, bv a score of 39 to 30. Thirty-Nine First Row — B. Waddell, K. Catlow, R. Ford, R. Schmidt, J. McGovern. Second Row— Coach Engelhart, E. Erickson, J. Ayers, B. Metcalf, J. Chentnik B. Thomas. RESERVE TEAM First Row— O. Kallenbach, K. Walter, L. Franz, F. Homeier, B. Waddell, Coach Engelhart. Second Row — R. Kendall, D. Henderson, B. Kupchik, P. Halfman, B. Thomas, T. Trusha. Third Row— E. Stevenson, G. White, A. Wing, J. McGovern, G. Herstine, K. Catlow, N. Dennington. TRACK TEAM Forty SCORES FIRST TEAM 1942-1943 Opponent They We Nov. 11 Edison E. Gary 37 39 Nov 13 Edison of Gary 38 31 Nov. 20 Crown Point 24 41 Nov. 25 Wirt 22 49 Nov. 27 De Motte 14 41 Dec. 4 Griffith 35 33 Dec. 11 Edison E. Gary 38 33 Dec. 18 Hobart 26 30 Jan. 8 Alumni 35 36 Jan. 15 Edison of Gary 34 35 Jan. 22 Dyer 31 36 Jan. 26 Lowell 30 37 Jan. 29 Crete, 111 30 33 Feb. 5 Dyer : 24 66 Feb. 12 Wheeler 28 42 Feb. 17 Lowell 37 45 Feb. 19 Wirt -... 32 33 SECOND TEAM 1942-1943 Opponent They We Nov. 11 Edison E. Gary 15 18 Nov. 13 21 34 Nov. 20 Crown Point 9 21 Nov. 25 Wirt 25 23 Nov. 27 De Motte 10 40 Dec. 4 25 32 Dec. 11 Edison E. Gary 14 19 Dec. 18 Hobart 25 27 Jan. 8 8 23 Jan. 15 Edison of Gary 9 24 Tan. 22 Dyer 13 27 Tan. 26 Lowell 22 25 Jan. 29 Crete, 111 19 32 Feb. 5 Dver 29 35 Feb. 12 Wheeler 32 21 Feb. 17 Lowell 19 18 Feb. 19 Wirt 41 26 Forty-One Forty-Two Forty-Three CLASS WILL Nearing our objective, we, the Senior Class, despite the condition of our body and mind, wrecked from the many battles we have engaged in, do hereby execute, ordain, and establish, this our class will and last testament. TO OUR PRINCIPAL — -perfect senior classes in the future. TO OUR FACULTY — one-hundred and fifty green freshmen. TO THL JUNIORS — we, too, offer you the opportunity of trying to surpass our annual. TO THE SOPHOMORES — the intelligence and the brain power to carry you through two more years of high school. IO THE FRESHMEN — our ability to overcome insurmountable difficulties. TO OUR FELLOW STUDENTS: I, Dari Alvarez, do hereby bequeath my automobile trouble to Dick Henderson. I, Kathleen Heck, do hereby bequeath my ability to get a diamond to Virginia Christoff. I, Prances Burris, do hereby bequeath my timidness around the boys to Mary Jane Miller. I, Lillian Brewer, do hereby bequeath my brain-power and all the heavy responsibilities of a senior to my protege ' Nancy Kleinschmidt. I. Donald Clark, do hereby bequeath my politeness to Jim Stephens. I. Nolan Dennington, do hereby bequeath my ability to make good grades to Harry Yaros. I, Herbert Doepping, do hereby bequeath my singing ability to Art Vedder. I, Jenny Franz, do hereby bequeath my silly giggle to Joan Johnson. I. I-averne Franz, do hereby bequeath my boxing ability to Robert Schlobohm. 1. Louis Gruel, do hereby bequeath my ability in government to Charles Ready. I, Philip Halfman, do hereby bequeath my ability to reach class prepared to Ray Smith. I, Elizabeth Hansen, do hereby bequeath my height to Delores Thomas. I, Floyd Homeier, do hereby bequeath my ability to type to James Hall. I. Mary Ellen Howerton, do hereby bequeath my hands to Eleanor Fossey. I. James Johnson, do hereby bequeath my quietness to Bill Adank. I, Janice Johnson, do hereby bequeath my literary ability to Marjorie Maihofer. I, Otis Kallenbach. do hereby bequeath my basketball ability to Andrew Sokol. I, Glenn Keeney, do hereby bequeath the top row, southwest corner of the bleachers to Billy Metcalf. I, Robert Kendall, do hereby bequeath my ability to get out of trouble, once in it. to Pat O’neil. I, Billy Kupchik, do hereby bequeath my loud blasting of swing to Ronald Hendricks. I, Lorraine MacLaverty, do hereby bequeath my love of classical music to my sister, Shirley. I, Evelyn Merrill, do hereby bequeath my ability to be quiet to Joyce Hockett. I, Lorain Mitchell, do hereby bequeath my devilment and love for sports to Frances Alexander. I, Lloyd Maffitt, do hereby bequeath my big feet to Paul Hayden. I, Shirley Prott, do hereby bequeath my shape, and I don ' t mean Math, figures, to Dorothy Keilman. I, Bob Saager, do hereby bequeath the top row in the northwest corner of the bleachers to Bob Metcalf. I. Harold Schafer, do hereby bequeath my red hair and freckles to Ralph Kloth. I, Lester Shults, do hereby bequeath my height to Lyle Thomas. I. Jean Smith, do hereby bequeath my roller skating ability to Boris Christoff. I, Julia Smith, do hereby bequeath my knowledge of physics to Mr. Irvin. (Don’t worry kids, it won’t make him any smarter). I. Helen Sokol, do hereby bequeath my legs to Ellen O’Brien. I, Ed Stevenson, hereby bequeath my love for the finer things in life to Glenna Lauer. I. Doris Stowers, do hereby bequeath all my love letters from soldiers, sailors, and pilots to Mar- jorie Townsley. I, Hazel Surdez, do hereby bequeath my ambition to fly to Maxine Webb. I, Lucille Thomas, do hereby bequeath my slacks to Mildred Weiler. I. Angeline Tornabene, do hereby bequeath my nickname, “Pudgy, - ’ to Charlotte Smith. I, Betty Welches, do hereby bequeath my smile to Frances Tieman. I, Lucille Wesley, do hereby bequeath my shorthand ability to Wilma Beck. I, Gordon White, do hereby bequeath my pole vaulting ability to Roy Watts. I, Arlyne Willy, do hereby bequeath my short curly hair to Marjorie Reed. I. Bob Wineland, do hereby bequeath my ability to get bookkeeping to Kenneth Walter. I, Richard Stozek, do hereby bequeath my ability to argue to Jack Ayers. I, Norman White, do hereby bequeath my wolfing ability to Cecil Stowers. In witness whereof, we, the Class of ' 43, do hereby appoint Miss Hill sole executive of this, our last will and testament. Witnesses : A “Slap-Happy Marine” A “Know-it-all Marine” Forty-Four SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY TIME— 1963 PLACE — Merrillville High School EVENT — Opening of Art Gallery Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your roving reporter, Mary Ellen Howerton, bringing you a close- up of the passing parade. I have interviewed a few of the persons around me, and first on our list is a handsome lad, who is always first in the hearts of the nation, a marine — Gordon White, by name. Next we have Lucille Wesley, famous news analyst, and her secretary, Bob Wineland. Talking with them is Betty Hansen, who is known as the second Jimmy Fidler. Here ' s that fellow that fools us all, Norm an White, the magician, with his attractive assistant, Helen Sokol. Senator Lillian Brewer of Indiana is accompanied by Congressman Donald Clark, also of Indiana, to witness this grand opening in which Bob Kendall and Ed Stevenson will present their great pieces of art. Oh, look what just landed in the parking lot! A new Dennington Rocket. It is the latest thing out and is Mr. Dennington ' s greatest invention. Stepping out of it is that famous movie star. Harold Schafer, and that Powers model, who has been seen with him quite often lately, Miss Kate Beck. Start trucking, for here’s that King of Swing, Billy Kupehik. With him is that sweet little singer. Herb Doepping, and that man who really beats it out, L. B. Franz. Oh ! Oh ! Everybody to one side, here’s the Champ, “Steve” Mitchell, who just last week won her biggest wrestling match, which made her the world’s greatest lady wrestling Champion. Here I have a sweet little lady who owns that little Canary Shop around the corner, Evelyn Merrill. Doris Stowers and Genevieve Franz, who have the largest Orphanage for cats in Indiana, can now be seen just entering the large doorway. Strolling up the walk are two very distinguished looking ladies: Miss Janice Johnson, principal of Corny High School and writer of the well-known book, “How Not To Get Your Man,” and Miss Lorraine MacLaverty, famous pianist. Miss MacLaverty just completed her concert tour around the world last week. Miss Angeline Tornabene, the well-known dietician, just returned from the heart of Africa, where she gave a five months’ course on correct dieting to the Big Lip Cannibal Tribe. Two late comers, Doctor James Johnson and Professor of History, Louis Gruel, are just about to enter the building, so let’s enter with them to see whom we can find. Standing in the lobby is Arlyne Willy. Chicken Hop Dancing School instructor, and her latest pupil. Lloyd Maffitt, President of the Big Shoe Company. Admiring the different paintings are three of the best-dressed women of our country, Julia Smith, Lt. in the W.A.A.C. ; Hazel Surdez of the W.A.V.E.S. ; and Lucille Thomas, a S.P.A.R. Arguing as strongly as ever about merits of basketball with Lester Shults, Coach at Loco U., and his assistant, Otis Kallenbach, is our debator, Dari Alvarez. Entertaining Philip Halfman, Big Tent Circus owner, and sailor, Bob Saager, is our funny man, Floyd Homeier. Mr. Homeier is now on Shirley Prott’s radio program which comes on every Wednesday evening at eight o ' clock. Betty Welches, who owns the largest ranch in Texas, seems very interested in what Frances Burris, beautician, has to say. Jeanne Smith, Queen of Roller Skaters, can be seen looking at a picture done by Mr. Kendall. Miss Smith is going to New York next week in the hope of finding some new stars for her next show. Talking together are two interesting men : Second Lt. of the Air Corps, Glenn Keeney and Rev- erend Richard Stozek. Lt. Glenn Keeney just flew Reverend Stozek back from the North Pole, where Rev. Stozek spent six months teaching the ways of God to the penguins. The throng is dispersing and the only thing left on the scene is a trail of discarded ice cream sticks. I must make my own departure soon because I am to leave on a fast flyer to meet Chuck. We are going to be married in Reno. “Au Revoir” ’till we meet again. Forty-Five 7 Labor Day Teacher’s Meeting — they receive their instructions. 8 School begins — new, student faces and new faculty faces. 11 Class elections. 15 One of last year’s grads, Richard Mand ernach visits school. Mr. Holmes, our agricultural teacher, accepts a position at Hebron. 18 Vote for Mary Ellen!! Vote for Donald Clark ! ! Student Council election. 20 Our first snow. 9 The Sunshine “Get-Acquainted” party. 14 Dr. Davis, an English professor from Purdue University, entertained us with his recitation of poems. 21 Try-outs for cheerleaders. 22-23 Wheel! Two days of vacation. Indiana State Teacher’s Association. Teachers docked for ditching. 23 The student body struts at the Senior Victory Dance. 29 Seniors draw up a heated petition. 30 The P. T. A. Carnival. My! My! Those modelers and minstrel singers. Did your fortune come true? 3 The sophomores try to forget their troubles at their class party. 4 Thirty-three girls initiated into the Sun- shine Society. 11 Armistice Day Program — George Turzai, a marine who saw action at Guadalcanal. 11 Basketball game with Edison of East Gary. Three cheers for the boys! The jinx was broken after 12 years. 18 Joe Miller made a cute girl for the Jun- ior play “Miss Jimmy”. 24 No, our eyes were not deceiving us — the Home Economics club was having their fun initiation. 26 Thanksgiving — everyone gave Thanks — two free days. 4 Our new science teacher, Mr. Boettner, came — Woo! Woo! 6 Two of our well-known seniors. Bob ana Ruth, were married. 16 We were entertained with the movie, “Gulliver’s Travels”. 21 G. A. A. Nut Sale — Squirrels won’t eat for a year. 22 Sunshine Christmas Caroling through the halls. 23 Christmas Vacation begins. Forty-Six 4 Vacation over. School resumes. My! Santa Claus must have been good to some people. 12 Mrs. Thomas Kennedy spoke to girls of the Sunshine Society. 14 Bus drivers thought we were going to have a snow storm. No school, but a dozen seniors had a moonlight sleigh ride party. 15 With regrets we bid Mr. McAl- lister farewell after 12 years. He’s going to teach at Froebel. 18 Beginning of the Second Semes- ter. 19-20-21 Snowbound!! No school!! Juniors had a class party. Ken- dall and Saager came to school without outside assistance. 28 Those G. A. A. sweaters that you have just received look very nice, girls. 4 Music lovers heard a very inter- esting band and chorus concert. 9 Mr. Michael, our new industrial arts teacher, appears on the scene. 12 I wonder who was passing out those comic valentines? 18 Some of the Hi-Y boys and G. A. A. girls made very good mannekins in their style show. 22 My! My! We had to think twice, was this Sunday or Monday? Seniors had their pictures taken. The faculty members looked a little perk — they had their pic- tures taken. 25-26 Two days vacation for the students. The teachers have to work, issuing War Stamp No. 2. 1 Many suckers were fooled. 2 Freshmen take time out for a class party. 14 Boy! oh boy! those grades — report cards. 20 Ho-hum — everyone has spring fever. 23 Good Friday — our last vacation before school closes. 26 Such gool-looking Easter out- fits!! 1 At last our dream has been realized, we have moved into the new addition. 4 Mr. Murfin gives the annual staff one more pep talk. 9-10-11 Whee! ! Cut-throat competi- tion in the inter-class basket- ball tournament. The seniors won by a very small margin. 10 “Old man weather” has not been very agreeable with us, so we had to take the underclass- men’s pictures indoors. 18 Don’t you want to buy a Satur- day Evening Post or Ladies Home Journal? 19 Now the staff can breathe. The annual goes to press. 27 Sixty-eight girls attend the Girls’ Conference at Hobart High School. 28 The A Capella Choir sings at the Christian church in Gary. — v- ' Jm Ka MAY A n .. 10 O-o-oh!! Let me see. Merrillvue distributed. 12 Keep in step with the music” — the grand march practice for the prom. 13 How does yours fit? Cap and gown distribution. 14 The big night — Eleanor Fossey and Richard Clark crowned the Junior Prom King and Queen. 16 Serious thoughts — Baccalaur- eate Service. 20 Life begins — Commencement exercises. 21 SCHOOL IS OUT!!!! Forty-Seven Forty- Eight