Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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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