Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1944 volume:

QTf)e jHernllbue Long May It Stand Published by the Senior Class MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Crown Point, Indiana One FOREWORD We shall pass this way but once Yes, this is our last record that we leave for you, our teachers, parents, and many friends. You have traveled along the roadway with us. We of the staff have but one wish, that our annual will bring a smile of satisfaction from our fellow seniors and a bit of enjoyment to the people who have made it possible for us to produce our book of memories. . Our thanks is not enough, but perhaps our future accomplishments in making the world of tomorrow a peaceful place in which to live, will be some recompense for the untiring effort put forth by those who have aided us, the class of ’44. Our book is far from complete. Many of our former instructors are scattered over the length and breadth of the land; many of our classmates are fighting on the battlefields of the world. As you glance through our book, won’t you please think of these people, too? We shall pass this way but once May the rest of the classes at Merrillville High School always enjoy the roadway that we have been so fortunate to have traveled, the roadway of Ameri- can Life. We know that you will enjoy this road, too, if we all join together in keeping it clear, straight, and clean; whether we live, fight, or die for tomorrow’s world. We shall not pass this way again Two Wt $omt Witty 3rtbe to MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Despite the shortages, priorities, and rationing systems which are part of war’s necessary evils, this year more than ever before, our efforts to improve the interior of our school have met with almost unbelievable success. Every month new books have been pouring into our library. Hundreds of dollars have been spent to make our Home Economics Department one of the finest in the region. New science courses with modern laboratory equipment of all sorts have increased the enrollment in this department to the very maximum. Lathes, tools, mechanical and electrical equipment of all sorts have been placed in the new Industrial Arts Rooms. We appreciate the cooperation that made it possible to add these educational facilities to Ross Township. In the not too distant future, we hope to landscape the campus of our school in the manner sketched in the above picture by our artist. Today’s reality is yester- day’s dream. We know that the graduates of tomorrow will stand and say, too WE POINT WITH PRIDE Three DEDICATION We, the Seniors of ’44 dedicate this book to our principal, Mr. Claude V. York. To be perfectly frank, the staff doesn’t really know how to properly write an appropriate dedication to the man who has done more than anyone else in guiding our work and play during most of our school life. It is always hard for young people to immediately benefit from the counsel of those more experienced in life. Youth is eager, dar- ing, and quick to accept a worthwhile challenge. American young people have the faculty of great energetic vitality that is known throughout the world. So many times, those who have guided that spirit when it was being nourished, are forgotten as history records the lives of the successful youth of the nation. To each one of us, however, as we go to make our lives from the individuals we are, there will be a constant reminder of a person who gave his utmost that we might someday benefit from his work. We shall try not to disappoint you, Mr. York, you who have had so much faith in the character and achievement of the class of ’44. Four bmtm£tration ✓ Mr. Harry A. Holmes T owns hip T rustee Mr. Cecil A. Grayson County Superintendent Five ✓ THE CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE Students must continue to be students. They must analyze the ideas of the world. They must think them through so they will understand why they are wise or unwise. That is the democratic way and must be guided by pure motives if we are going to make democracy live. The economic and social problems of our own country must be attacked with sincere motives because governments of today are given much responsibility in helping the economic and social wel- fare of its people. This service must be the type which brings out the best effort on the part of each citizen. Plainly, students, we see the personal and international inter- dependence. We must work for an organization that will bring order and justice to all people and all nations. Six Jfacultp ROSEMARY BOYD Class Sponsor 19-M Faculty Advisor “MerrUlvue A MESSAGE TO OUR FACULTY We live in a changing world where time and tide wait for no man. The seniors of ’44 have witnessed the four most awakening changing years that this old world of ours has seen for a long, long time. From the day at Pearl Harbor when we were in our first year of high school until this spring of ’44 when we took the offensive in the fight for right with a lasting peace, our mode of living has changed. We could write about the freedoms we are fighting for and the beliefs that men are dying for. You have read them hundreds of times in black and white. You have seen them flashed before your eyes across the movie screens of a fighting nation. Did you ever stop to wonder just how these bits of paper and drops of ink have become the creed of every real American Boy and every true American Girl ? Our teachers are expected to ignite all the young inspiration s in the nation to an ever-burning torch of human progress, and are expected to keep it glowing even brighter through the blackouts of a war torn world. Have we taken them too much for granted, these silent soldiers to whom such little credit is given? That is why we take this page of our annual and write this simple message to you, our teachers at MHS. It is a poor exchange. You are part of the American Heritage that isn’t played up in war or peace. Yet without you we could not go on. You have taken the ink and paper and made them live within us. How this is done, nobody can understand or write about unless he has been an instructor. We, the class of ’44 will dedicate ourselves to the task of making the exchange more fair than it appears. Thanks so very much, you will never know how much we mean it. Seven JflerriUbtlle GEORGE BOETTNER Carthage College A.B. Gi. ' duate Work Wisconsin U. Science ALINE CALLIS Whitworth Jr. College A.A. Hanover College B.A. Chicago University Gra .uate Work Government and Economics 8th Grade History DOROTHY CARLTON Greenville College A.B. English and Social Studies EDWARD ENGELHART Central Normal College B.S. Physical Education and Commerce HELEN KNOCKE Iowa State Teachers B.A. Commerce I 1 DOROTHY KNOOP Indiana University B.S. Home Economics CHARLOTTE McCLURE Ball State Teachers College AB. Lilwary and English Eight Jfacultp MEANS University of Illinois B.S. University of Oregon Physical Education Safety MAX MICHAEL Ball State Teachers College B.S. Industrial Arts MARTHA PATTERSON University of Illinois B.S. Music Education Band GLADYS MILLER Indiana State Teachers College A.B English and Latin ANN PETERS Mankato, Minnesota State Teachers College B.S. MONA WILSON Purdue University B.S. Home Economics OLIVE WOOD Indiana State Teachers English and Arithmetic Nine MARJORIE REED Editor-in-Chief MESSAGE FROM OUR EDITOR I find it difficult to express the value of the experience I have received these past few months working as editor of the 1944 annual. It is my desire and the desire of each member of the production staff to leave these consolidated memories of 1944 in such a way that the year will hold favor in your eyes both now and in the future. We leave this school soon to take our places in the nation, realizing that we hold the future of this nation in our hands. There is work to be done and you may count on our best. In turn, our duties as upper classmen are left to the future seniors of Merrillville. We trust that you will execute them well. Take this book, study it, enjoy it, and make your criticisms. When you have given your approval, we shall know that we have accomplished our task. Ten FRANK WILLY Ass ' t Ed. SHIRLEY STOCKWELL Business Mgr. BILL ADANK Art Ed. JOYCE HOCKETT Picture Ed. JfflerriUbue i£ taff MARY RUTH TAYLOR Feature Ed. FAYE ELLEN YAROS Society Ed. DOUGLAS BENOIT Ass’t Picture Ed. GLENNA LAUER Literary Ed. DICK HENDERSON Sports Ed. BETH GABLE Proof Reader Eleven FOR THE SENIORS OF ’44 Like the majestic mountains That soar to heights unknown, Like the life of the valley folk With the waving grain they’ve sown. Like the pure white glistening snow Which reflects the brilliant sun, So is the life of the senior now With the triumphs each has won. A part are like the valley, So free, content, and gay, Others resemble fields of grain And with silence, their homage pay. Still many have wont to sparkle In a hundred striking ways, As each looks for the entity In life that really pays. Our own parents having striven To show us wrong from right, Our own teachers having given The challenge glowing bright, Our friends having borne with us The smiles, the sighs, the tears, Are thinking of tomorrow, The future of changing years. A short time ago they wondered About this younger generation, Now they watch with pounding hearts As we fight for this, our nation. They gaze with deep and mystic awe As we march forward sure and bold, To buy the rights that must be bought With blood, not man-wrought gold. Thus each of us has had to make A life decision of our own choice But be it valleys, mounts, or snowdrifts We will hear the Master’s voice. “Let us therefore follow after The things which make for peace,” As we see the prayed for victory, When the booming cannons cease. Glenna Lauer Twelve Mentors NANCY KLEINSCHMIDT Pres. Class 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4 (Sec.) Home Ec. Club 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Sec. Class 2; Chorus 3, 4. ROBERT METCALF Hi-Y 3, 4 (Sgt. at Arms) ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4. V. Pres. Class 4. EAUNA BENEAKE SSS 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas.) GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.) Home Ec. 4; Reporter Class 2 ; Sec. Class 4. EVELYN MAIHOFER SSS 1, 2, 3, (V. Pres.) 3; GAA 1, 3; Treas. Class 4 ; Pres. Home Ec. Club 4; Mirror Staff 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Chorus 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 4. HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’44 Mr. Webster has written that history is “the complete story of a record of events with comments and explanations.” As for the comments, if everyone of us would remark about our own experiences for the past four years, I am afraid that we would have too many volumes to print. Yes, and giving an explanation would involve still more tales and accounts that many of you would find hard to believe! Since all things must have a beginning and all must start from the bottom rung on the ladder of success, it is not a surprise to find that our smooth seniors were once bewildered, green “freshies.” tl took two sponsors to keep this energetic group of seventy-two under control. Mrs. Carlton and Mr. McAllister took this task upon themselves Glen Herstine, Jack Ayers, Martin Lennertz and Paul Franco served on the executive board. In no time at all, we progressed from inferior freshmen to the unexplored regions of the sophomore year. Jack Gable, Dick Henderson, Euana Beneake, and Nancy Kleinschmidt were the officers. Blue and Gray were chosen as class colors and special sweaters were bought by the class. Mr. Collins and Mr. Prokl were the advisors. Time marched on and so did our class — right into our junor year. Jack Ayres, Richard Clark, Marian Lennertz and Eleanor Fossey were chosen as class officers. Mr. Irwin was the sponsor. Many of our class mates moved away, and a few joined the armed forces. The Junior play was “Miss Jimmy” and was produced to a capacity house by Miss Mary Tatman. The other outstanding event of the year was the annual Junior-Senior Prom which had the theme “Spring Time.” In September of 1943 the last election of officers was held and Nancy Klein- schmidt was elected as our very capable class president. The other officers were Robert Metcalf, Euana Beneake, and Evelyn Maihofer. The senior dance was held in the fall. The theme was western so we called the dance the “Dude Drag Inn.” More people from other schools attended this affair than any danc e ever given at Merrillville High School. The senior play play was enjoyed by many people and the rest of the student body enjoyed the activity program that was presented. As the festivities came to a close we realized that May 18 had come so quickly that it didn’t seem possible. History and the class of ’44 will march ever onward. Thirteen Mentors BILL ADANK Hi-Y 4; FFA 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. JACK AYRES Student Manager 4; Pres. Class 3; Student Council (Reporter); Hi-Y Treas. 3, 4; V. Pres. Class 1. FRANCES ALEXANDER 4H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. DORIS BALDNER Home Ec. Club 4; SSS 1; Jr. Red Cross 4; Chorus 2. LORXE BELCHER Eagle Scout. DOUGLAS BENOIT Annual Staff 4; Chorus 3, 4; Fort Wayne Seminary 1 , 2 . DONNA MAE BUSH GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4. RICHARD CLARK Hi-Y 3, 4 (Chaplain) ; Stu- dent Council Pres. 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4 (co-cap- tain) ; Track 2 ; Prom King 3. V. Pres. Class 3. VIRGINIA CHRISTOFF GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; SSS 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4. ELEANOR FOSSEY SSS 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.) ; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; (Treas.); Mirror Staff 4 ; Chorus 3 ; Prom Queen 3 ; Student Council 4; Home Ec. 3, 4. (Vice-P. 3). Class of Fourteen Seniors BETH GABLE Pres. Class 1 ; SSS 1, 3, 4 (Treas ) ; GAA 1 (Treas.) ; Home Ec. Club 3 (Treas.) ; Annual Staff 4; Sec.-Treas. Red Cross 4; Student Council 1 ; D.A.R. Award 4. RICHARD HENDERSON ' Track 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, (co-captain); Hi-Y 3, 4 (Pres.); Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4; V ' . Pres. Class 2. RITA FRANZ SSS 1, 2; GAA 1; Mirror Staff 4; Home Ec. Club 4 (Treas.) ; Chorus 4. THELMA GREEK GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas.); Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Chorus 4. JOYCE HOCKETT GAA 1, 2 (Pres.) ; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Stu- dent Council 2 ; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; Cheerleader 3; SSS 1. KENNETH HOMIER Chorus 4; Band 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Operator of Movie Ma- chine 2, 3, 4; FAA 1, 2. KENNETH JONES DOROTHY KEILMAN GAA 1, 2, 3. 4 (V. Pres); Chorus 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4 (Vice Pres.) ; Mirror Staff 4. 1944 CORINNE HOPPE Lew Wallace 1, 2; GAA 1; Girls Glee Club 2 ; Girl Re- serves; Junior Play; Mirror Staff 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 4. ESTHER KATRENICS GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4. Fifteen femora MARY JO KOM AS INSKI Operetta 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; GAA 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Home Ec. Club 4. GLENNA LAUER Forum Club 1, 2; Sopho- more Play 3; Operetta 1, 2; Student Council (V. Pres.) ; Red Cross; Girl Reserves 1, 2; Library Club 2; Mirror Editor 4; George Rogers Clark 1, 2; Poetry Club; Debate 1, 2; Speech 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Junior Play 3; GAA 1 ; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. CECELIA KRIETER SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec.) Chorus 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Mir- ror Staff 4. RICHARD LENTZ Hi-Y 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4. MARJORIE MAIHOFER Home Ec. Club 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4. MARIAN LENNERTZ GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Sec.-Treas. Class 3; Mirror Staff 4. MILDRED NELSON ROLAND PISKE SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Hi-Y 4; FFA 1, 2. Club 4. ERMA JEAN PHILLIPS SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 4 (Sec.) MARJORIE REED Mirror Staff 4; Editor of Annual 4; Chorus 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; GAA 1 , 2 (Sec.) Home Ec. Club 4. of Sixteen Pernors ANDREW SOKOL MARY RUTH Mirror Staff 4; FAA 1, 2. TAYLOR Creal Springs High School 1, 2; Marion High School 3; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4 ; Senior Reporter ; SSS 4; Home Ec. 4. CAROL SMITH SHIRLEY SSS 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 4; STOCKWELL Mirror Staff 4; Home Ec. SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2; Club 4. Jr. R e d Cross 4 (Pres.) ; KENNETH WALTERS Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. FAYE ELLEN YA ROS GAA 1, 2; Home Ec. 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3 ; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 3, 4; Tol- leston School 1, 2; Booster Club 1, 2. MARJORIE TOWNSLEY Chorus 2, 3, 4; SSS 3, 4; Home Ec. 3, 4; Junior Play FRANK WILLY Hi-Y 4; Annual Staff (Ass’t Ed.) 4; Junior Play 3. Seventeen j | CLASS WILL ' , ( Each o) the below mentioned articles are surrendered unconditionally.) II n iv m I | 1 ' We, the demobilized graduating class of the year 1044, being of dilapidated body and im- plausible mind, do hereby ordain and establish the last will and testament of said class, and do sanction said will and testament as the final official document of said class. To Ed Shipley goes the mechanical vehicle of Bill Adank. Jack Ayers leaves his towels to the lad who gets to throw them in next year and Doris Baldner bequeaths her rendezvous in the hall to the one best qualified to take over. To Joe Chetnick goes the scouting ability of Lome Belcher. Some less fortunate lass may profit by the bequeathal of Eauna Beneak’s well trained hair. Donna Bush leaves her small feet to Jean Marie York. The long finger nails of Virginia Christoff are left to Marie Roy and Richard Clark leaves the school to those who must stay. Douglas Benoit leaves his peroxide to Jim Stevens and, to keep it in the family, Gloria Benoit receives Eleanor Fossey ' s red hair. Rita Franz bequeaths her big brown eyes to Mary Jane Miller. Beth Gable leaves her D.A R. award to some enterprising junior. From Dick Henderson to Claude Sangster goes good times in Miss Callis’s c ' ass. To Ellen O ' Brien goes Joyce Hockett’s ability to dance. Kenneth Homeier leaves his taciturnity to Walter Semplinski. Corinne Hoppe leaves her ability to write and receive letters from Purdue to Hazel Robinson. The bashfulness of Kenneth Jones is left to Peter Hecimovich and the job of cashier goes from Esther Katrenics to Muriel Smith. Dorothy Keilman bequeaths her ability to change her hair do to Mary McKnight. Nancy Kleinschmidt leaves her ambulance driving to Fred Schilling. The quietness of Mary Jo Komasinski is willed to Dorothy Badovich. Cecilia Krieter bequeaths her sports ability to Bob Schlobohm. To Charlotte Clark from Glenna Lauer goes a love for the finer things in life. To Marian Lennertr’s sister goes her ability to get the family car. Richard Lentz wills his typing ability to Patsy Kelly. Evelyn Maihofer bequeaths her smile to Frances Tieman. To Fred Titley goes the remark- able basketball ability of Robert Metcalf. Roland Piske bequeaths his blonde hair to Tony Alverez. Marjorie Reed wills her ability to hold a man to the junior who needs it most. Carol Smith leaves her reserved manner to Dan Carlos. From Andrew Sokol to Jack Springer go two number twelves. Shirley Stockwell’s engage- ment ring is left to Jean Demmon and Bill Metcalf. To Marjorie Meyers is left Mary Ruth Taylor’s unique ability to get in the wrong place at the right time. Frank Thomas leaves his physique to Don Tonegal. Lyle Thomas gives his height to Rip Ford. Marjorie Townsley wills her singing ability to Albert Sederey. To Ralph Kleinsorge goes Kenny Walters’ air-mindedness. Chuck Ready is bequeathed Frank Willy’s vocal aspirations. Faye Yaros wills her jitter- bugging ability to Jim Ayers. Thelma Greek’s ability to get cute Marines is left to Lillian Davies. The bookkeeping ability of Marjorie Maihofer is bequeathed to Demetra Davison. is to be considered the last desires of the The recipients are expected to utilize these The above will, having been signed and sealed, class for the disposal of their many and varied assets, gifts to the best of their ability. Those will and testament. v Witnesses ' . Glenna Laver Mary Ruth Taylor favored are hereby appointed the executives of this last ' it t Ifi Sealed: Marjorie Ellen vijL y y S - A y Eighteen MARY McKNIGHT EDWARD SHIPLEY MURIEL RALPH SMITH KLEINSORGE JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The graduates of 1945 have just completed the busiest year thus far in their high school life. In the year 1941 the class started off on the right foot by electing the following class officers: President Beth Gable, Vice-President Edward Lahaie, Secretary Mary McKnight, and Treasurer Jean Demmon. The able assistance of Mr. McAllister was invaluable as the class discovered many problems confronting them. During this year we held a “Hard Times Party.” Many mem- bers of the class bought their sweaters and we voted that the colors of our division be blue and gold. In our sophomore year the American Beauty Rose was chosen as our class flower. Kenneth Catlow was elected president of the class with Edward Shipley, John Sabo, and Marjorie Meyer completing the executive board. The class enjoyed two very successful parties. In September of this year we elected, as did the seniors, a girl for class president. Mary McKnight was aided by Edward Ship- ley, Ralph Kleinsorge, and Muriel Smith. We worked industriously on the War Bond Drive and boosted the Magazine Subscription Drive that the high school carried on during the month of Feb- ruary. Miss Anna Peters and Miss Olive Wood were the capable sponsors of the class this year. We are looking forward to an even bigger year when we make our final plans for graduation. Nineteen juniors Top Row — Anthony Alvarez, Gloria Benoit, Leona Burris, Joe Carlos, Kenneth Catlow, Joe Chetnik. Second Row — Charlotte Clark, Margaret Cooper, Dametra Davison, Jean Dem- mon, Ralph Doffin, Elwood Erickson. Third Row — Ralph Ford, William Fossey, Maymie Gemenz, James Goodwin, James Hall, Katherine Herr. Fourth Row — Kenneth Hollingshead, Leslie Homeier, Joan Johnson, Velma Keeney, Patsy Kelly, Zola Livers. — Twenty Juniors dJ kh M dSk Top Row — George Mekola, William Metcalf, Marjorie Meyer, Helen Mikulich, Louise Price, Charles Ready. Second Row — Hazel Robinson, Marie Roy, John Sabo, Claude Sangster, William Sargent, Willard Schafer. Third Row — Robert Schlobohm, Walter Semplinski, Jack Springer, James Stevens, Cecil Stowers, Bernard Thomas. Fourth Row — Frances Tiemann, Jean Ann Tignor, June Titley, Roy Watts, Ruth Welches, Catherine Willy. Absent: Frank Rogas, Peter Hecimovich. Twenty-One £s opf)omore£i First Row — V. Stokes, D. Thomas, L, Foust, L. Yaros, D. Badovich, L. Armitage, M. Niles, B. Huclster, and A. Schmidt. Second Row — S. Witham, M. Weiler, J. M. York, J. Neiner, D. M. Davis. K. Sanders, F Shipley, D. Dennington, M. E. Griffin, E. Henrichs, and E. Doepping. Third Row — F. Rigby, J. Ayers, R. Wyatt, J. Collins, B. Wadell, N. Krisko, H Lines, C. Hugueley, R. Lauer, and S. Rigby. First Row — D. Borman, B. Conner, and F. Kazimer. Second Row — M. J. Miller, J. Car- los, G. Franz, and S. Davids. Third Row — A. Sedery, M. White, R Wehncr, and Art Veddar. First Row — M. Engstrom, F. Smith, M. Erickson, D. M. Blaze, J. Kwasny, L. Lennertz, E. O ' Brien, and J. Lines. Second Row — R. Schlobohm, R. Kraft, J. Roll, L. Schwall, R. Fleck, D. Jenkins, N. Harms, and B. Franko. Third Row — J. Kuntz, R. Kloth, G. Thompson, B. Christoff, F. Schilling, L. Alexander, and G. Covaciu. Fourth Row — J. McGovern, T. Smith, P. Hayden, D. Tonagel, and G. Nearing. Twenty-Two First Row — L. Alexander, R. Coffman, T. Downs, E. Herr, D. Chetnick, and R. Berger. Second Row — R Belcher, R. Jacobus, A. Klassen, S. McNair, S. Miller, and A. Grenenz. Third Row — H. Karsten, E. Benoit, and B. Bowers. Fourth Row—L. Burkhart, F, Titley, W. Wise, A. Krietcr, J. Pumroy, W. Thompson, and R. Harrigan. First Row — A. Smith, P. Saager, J. Fieler, E. Klassen, and E. Yerga. Second Row — L. Kleinsorgc, M. Slingsby, A. Strusa, and E. Tiemann. Third Row — A. Homeier, C. Peterson, P. Foust, M. Stockwell C. Grenenz, and L. Mitchell. Fourth Row — N. Saager, C. Millick. J. Frazure, D. Crouch, J. Woodland. B. Merrill and C. Smith. First Row — E. Davis, N. Ready, M. J. Lester, S. Smith, D. Chiado, and M. Smith. Second Row — A. Willy, P. Jenkins, P. Newcomb, R. Jones, L. Schiesser, and R. Franz. Third Row — J. Katrenics, E. Yager, V. Kaiser, W. Johnson, and S. Surber. Fourth Row — N. Cochran, B. Cummings, J. B. Rice, D. Carlos, F. O ' Don- nell, L. Bargfeldt, A. Hollingshead, E. Christie, and R Adler. Twenty-Three BY THESE BOOKS YE SHALL KNOW THEM Bill Adank Peck’s Bad Boy Frances Alexander A Lady of Quality Jack Ayers Success In Reserve Doris Baldner Two Way Passage Iorne Belcher Last of the Great Scouts Eauna Beneake Getting Along With People Donna Mae Bush All This and Heaven, Too Virginia Christhoff A Lot of Talk Richard Clark, Dick Henderson Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Douglas Benoit When a Man’s a Man Eleanor Fossey Here I Stay Rita Franz The Eyes Have It Beth Gable Sister of the Angels Joyce Hockett Omnibus of Romance Kenneth Homeier Help Wanted, Female Corrinne Hoppe, Nancy Kleinschmidt, Glenna Lauer Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Kenneth Jones Rip Van Winkle Esther Katrenics No Past Is Dead Dorothy Keilman The Following of the Star Mary Jo Komasinski The Fun of It Cecelia Krieter Let Us Be Gay Marion Lennertz She Strives To Conquer Richard Lentz Adventures of a Modest Man Evelyn Maihofer Art In Every Day Life Marjorie Read, Robert Metcalf .....The Real Thing Mildred Nelson The Threshold of Quiet Erma Jean Phillips From the Land of Silent People Roland Piske How To Live Carol Smith Far From the Maddening Crowd Andrew Sokol Man of Iron Shirley Stockwell Lieutenant’s Lady Mary Ruth Taylor p as t Imperfect frank Thomas Longshanks Lyle Thomas The Humorist Marjorie Townsley Forever Free Kenneth Walters Leader of the Wolf Patrol Frank Willy Laughing Boy Faye Ellen Yaros A Young Man’s Fancy Marjorie Maihofer No Surrender Twenty-Four “NOW IT CAN BE TOLD” Since “The Reckoning” has arrived “Now It Can Be Told” of “The Turmoil” of “The Years In Paradise” during “These Changing Years” at “The House of Many Tongues.” Since December 7, 1941, we have tried to learn “How To Live” “On Borrowed Time.” Our “Guiding Light,” “Roughly Speaking,” was a good “Companion” and showed us how to “Laugh and Learn.” We may have led the “Lives of The Hunted,” but “Soldiers of Fortune” are “Forever Free.” Now that we have made our “Escape,” many of us are asking “What Shall I Do With My Life?” The “Never To Be Forgotten” “Thundering Herd” made their “Night Flight” to the “House By The Side of The Road” where “Songs For Youth” made it a “Mirthful Haven.” The “Jungle Pirates,” with “Strong Hearts and Bold,” needed no “S. O. S.” as they “Followed the Ball” to “Glorious Adventure.” They took advantage of “The Lights That Failed” and, with “No Surrender” at the “Christmas” tournament, captured “Our Shining Chance.” With “So Little Time” we will have to say “And Now Goodbye.” “Since Yesterday” the “Age of Innocence” have traded their “Light Heart” and their “Mirror of Youth” for the “Spirit of Service” in “Tomorrow’s World.” “Always In Our Hearts” we will march “Down the Roadway” “Reaching For The Stars” with “The Torch of Liberty” ever before us. “And Now Tomorrow” HELPFUL HINTS House of Many Tongues Guiding Light Thundering Herd House By The Side oj The Road Jungle Pirates The Lights That Failed Our Shining Chance Merrillville High Mr. York .Merrillville Students Broadway Bar-B-Q Ball Team Ball Teams That Lost Winning the Trophy Twenty-Five ¥ CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 7 First session of Merrillville High School 1944. 13 Student Council Election. Clark wins over Lauer. 17 Beginning of Bond Drive. OCTOBER 1 Basketball practice begins promisingly. 1 Student Council sponsors all-school party, our pals 5 First meeting of Student Council. 12 “Get acquainted” party— Hi-Y and SSS get together for a g d time 20 Dude-Drag-Inn — Senior Dance with fun had by all. 21-22 At liberty— no school— Teachers’ Institute. 25-28 Senior help issue ration book No. 4 as patriotic duty. NOVEMBER 3 Bob Hope performs before M.H.S. in “Caught in the Draft” on the screen. 5 First basketball game— with East Gary— Metcalf is hero, makes winning f.g.-31-29. 10 Hi-Y holds impressive induction ceremony. 11 Salute to Freedom— Armistice Day— Service plaque presentation by Julia Smith, member of class of ' 43. 17 “Professor How Could You?” Junior play goes off with a bang. 18 SSS has formal initiation during activity period. 23 GAA hayride — still picking hayseed out of our hair. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation — time out to eat and recuperate. DECEMBER 3 Bad beginning of new month — first basketball defeat by Griffith 28-27. 21 A successful Christmas play by Student Council under direction of Miss Boyd. 22 Hi-Y Christmas dance added to the festivities of the season. 23 St. Nick on his way— two days to wait and a week to rest. JANUARY 2 School resumes and a new year begins — this is 1944. 7 Alumni are rusty in game — Pirates show them with 64-24. 14 Everybody anxiously awaits exams?? 17 Whew, we made it — new semester starts. 29 M.H.S. Host at Golden Nugget Nite Club at Y.M.C.A. in Gary. FEBRUARY 4 Fun on wheels at Sophomore skating party. 4 Ping Pong Tournament closes with Bob Metcalf final Champion over Schilling. 9 Home Ec. and Hi-Y members meet to discuss their problems. 24-25-27 Sectionals in Hammond. MARCH 8 Interclass basketball tournament sponsored by Hi-Y. 22 “Well Fargo” movie is presented. APRIL 7 Good Friday is celebrated. 12 “Stanley and Livingstone” movie on the screen. MAY 3 Story of Alexander Graham Bell is shown in movie. 8-12 Final exams. 12 Junior-Senior Prom. 14 Serious thoughts — Baccalaureate Service. 18 Life begins — Commencement exercises. 19 School closes — good-bye. Seniors — Good-bye, everybody. Twenty-Six Merrillville High School is noted for its wide and varied activity program. Some organizations provide entertainment and relexation; others actually train the students in war time fields; all provide wholesome participation, student fellow- ship, and opportunities for developing specific tal- ents. Each morning a forty-minute extra-curricular period is included in the schedule to accommodate the needs of the various clubs and organizations. On the next few pages is our review of reviews. Twenty-Seven STUDENT COUNCIL Seated — Dick Henderson, Reporter; Nancy Kleinschmidt, Secretary; Richard Clark, Presi- dent; Glenna Lauer, Vice-President; Lois Foust, Treasurer. Standing — Marjorie Reed, Euana Bencake, Fred Titley, Mr. York, Shirley Stockwell, Mary McKnight, Eleanor Fossey, and Evelyn Maihofer. We have seen the United States of America become united almost overnight in the struggle for Victory. We have witnessed previous to Pearl Harbor just how a group of people, no matter how good their intentions, could become lax and careless even with the potentialities of a great nation. Good intentions never won a war! Just so in high school, without unity, without some definite group to assume the various tasks that are to be completed at a specified time, without someone to bring up, discuss and dissolve the current issues, no student body can progress. After a week of campaigning Richard Clark beat Glenna Lauer in the student election held in September. The other officers assisting were Glenna Lauer, Vice President; Nancy Kleinschmidt, Secretary; and Louis Faust, Treasurer. The class presidents, the presidents of each organized club in school along with the editors of the “Mirror” and the “Merrillvue” staffs are members of the council. Mr. York is present to give constructive advice and guidance representative of the teachers. We met every Tuesday morning, regardless of the many interruptions that hap- pen every day when dealing with hundreds of human beings all working eight hour shift, many with overtime. These sessions were brought to order and then the de- bating became hot. luke warm, or cool, depending on the importance of the issue at stake. These problems concerned everything from buying megaphones for the cheer- leaders, getting a magician, and buying juke box records to dedicating our beautiful servicemen’s plaque, putting our $3000 War Bond Drive over the top and helping to organize the $1500 Magazine Drive. The council is a purely democratic organ- ization which we are proud to have at the top of the list of our many activities. Twenty-Eight THE MIRROR Seated — Nancy Kleinschmidt, Marjorie Reed, Glenna Lauer, Carol Smith. Standing — Marian Lennertz, Cecelia Krieter, Donna Mae Bush, Joyce Hockett, Rita Franz, Andrew Sokol, Corinnc Hoppe, Frank Thomas, Miss Knoche, Richard Lentz, Dorothy Keilman, Mary Jo Komasinski, Mary Ruth Taylor, Eleanor Fossey, Jack Woodland, and Evelyn Maihofer. “Freedom of Speech” is exercised by this organization for the purpose of uniting the students in thought, word, and deed. It has been the plan of the “Mirror’s” pub- lications to portray life at Merrillville by keeping up with the activities and social events during the school year. In the process of going to press bi-monthly the following people could be seen hurrying about collecting interesting bits of news: Glenna Lauer was our very capable editor, and Carol Smith was her assistant; Marjorie Reed had the task of writing an editorial column; Joyce Hockett was Society Editor; Mary Ruth Taylor and Evelyn Maihofer, Feature Editors; Jack Woodland, Art Editor; Business Mana- ger, Marian Lennertz; Editors of Sports, Andy Sokol and Frank Thomas; Jokes, Dorothy Keilman; Gossip, Nancy Kleinschmidt; Typists, Richard Lentz, Cecelia Krieter, Eleanor Fossey, and Corinne Hoppe; Mimeographers, Donna Mae Bush and Rita Franz; Proofreader, Mary Jo Komasinski. We correspond with other schools, and copies of the “Mirror” are sent regularly to students now in the Service. Our rating as a newspaper is “A” as was last year’s and as a whole the year was very successful. Twenty-Nine HI-Y Officers — Mr. Boettner, Sponsor; Jack Ayers, Treasurer; Richard Clark, Chaplain; Dick Henderson, President; Robert Metcalf, Sgt. at Arms; Lyle Thomas, Vice-President; Ed Shipley, Secretary. It is the purpose of Hi-Y to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. The colors of the organiza- tion are red representing Americanism and red-blooded manhood, blue standing for loyahty to all Hi-Y ideals, gold which is for ihe richness of ideals when practiced, and white symbolizing the Christianity and purity represented by the cross at the center of the emblem. Clean speech, clean scholarship, clean athletics, and clean liv- ing comprise the platform upon which Hi-Y functions. The Hi-Y in our school has been working over-time to make school life more interesting. The activities have been both functional and recreational. In the early part of the school year, the new members of Hi-Y were suggested by the active mem- bers, approved by the teachers and announced to the student body. At an impres- sive candle-light ceremony the officers of Hi-Y installed new members. At the time of this induction, Dick Henderson was president; Lyle Thomas, vice president; Ken- neth Walter, secretary; Jack Ayers, treasurer; Richard Clark, chaplain; and Robert Metcalf was sergeant-at-arms. Since that time, Kenneth Walter has gone to the Army Air Corps and Ed Shipley has been elected secretary. George Boettner is the sponsor of the organization. Thirty MEMBERS Seated — Bill Adank, Frank Rogas, Bernard Thomas, William Metcalf, Roland Piske, and Kenneth Homeier. Standing — Richard Lentz, Willard Schafer, Frank Willy, Ralph Kleinsorge, and Frank Thomas. In an effort to aid in beautifying the school, the club painted the cafeteria dur- ing Thanksgiving vacation. The boys fixed the score-board in the gym so that it would be possible for spectators at the games to “know the score.” In order that people might find the school more easily, the sign on Broadway was repainted. To provide recreational activity for the student body, several “sock-dances” have been sponsored by Hi-Y. The Christmas dance was a Hi-Y project and was a most successful one. The novel arrangement of a lighted Christmas tree in the middle of the floor attracted the attention of the dancers. An Invitational party was held in January with a variety of entertainment including ping pong, card games, checkers, Chinese checkers, and dancing. Refreshments were served late in the evening. Also in January, the Hi-Y and the Sunshine Society w r ent into Gary to the Y.M.C.A. to take charge of the evening’s entertanment at the “Golden Nugget,” a high school recrea- tional center. The club meetings are held once a week during activity period. State and na- tional affiliation helps the Hi-Y members to make plans. A district convention in South Bend, Indiana, attended by a group of our Hi-Y members, proved to be in- teresting and a stimulation to activity in our group. Thirty-One SUNSHINE SOCIETY First Row — Helen Mikulich, Jean Ann Tignor, Betty Huelster. Mary Ellen Griffin, Frances Kazimer-Secretary, Eleanor Fossey-President, Euana Bcneake-Treasurer, June Titley-Vice-Presi- dent, Nancy Kleinschmidt, and Dametra Davison. Second Row — Erma Phillips, Frances Tiemann, Jane Roll, Margaret Niles, Leona Hogan, Donna Blaze, Gloria Benoit, LaVerne Lennertz, Shirley Smith, and Marjorie Reed. Third Row — Mildred Nelson, Marjorie Meyer, Muriel Smith, Mary Jane Miller, Laura Yaros, Marilyn Erickson, Joan Johnson, Beth Gable, Charlotte Clark, Hazel Robinson, and Leona Burris. Fourth Row — Jean Marie York, Evelyn Maihofer, Frances Shipley, Mary McKnight, Maymie Gernenz, Rosalie Fleck, Adele Homeier, Shirley Stockwell, Esther Katrenics, Cecelia Kricter, and Marjorie Townsley. The Sunshine Society is a state-wide organization for high school girls. The creed of the club states its purpose much better than we could put it into words. “With love in my heart, forgetting self, and with charity for all, I will make the ob- ject 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 beautiful place in which to live. Thus will my own life become rich and complete. The colors are yellow and white; the song, “My Sunshine Girl”; the flower, yellow rose; and the emblem is “The Sun.” The theme this year was “Stepping Stones to Peace.” A Get- Acquainted Party, the annual Christmas card sale and a style show in the Band Carnival kept the members busy in the fall; and a Valentine party, an activities program, and the state convention in the Claypool Hotel at In- dianapolis made an active program during the spring. Miss Frances Lutz is the sponsor of the club and this year’s officers were: Eleanor Fossey, President; June Titley, Vice President; Frances Kazimer, Secretary; Euana Beneake, Treasurer; and Dametra Davison, program chairman. The mem- bers are looking forward to attending the Summer Sunshine Camp and other various activities for the rest of 1944. Thirty-Two G.A.A. First Row — Gloria Benoit, Muriel Smith, Euana Bencake-President, Dorothy Kcilman, Cecelia Krieter, and Thelma Greek. Second Row — Velma Keeney, Mary Jo Komasinski, Virginia Christoff, Esther Katrenics, and Eleanor Fossey. Third Row — Nancy Kleinschmidt, Jean Demmon, Mary McKnight, Marjorie Merer, Marian Lennertz, and Donna Mae Bush. The Girl’s Athletic Association is a nation-wide organization of high school girls interested in the participation of sports. In such a club, the principle of a “sound mind in a sound body” is the predominant idea. By participating in games and various sports, a better code of living is achieved and we learn sportsmanship and the necessity for quick, accurate thinking. This knowledge can be carried over into all school and home activities. G.A.A. meetings are held twice a month. This year, our meetings have been efficiently presided over by Euana Beneake, our president. She has been assisted by Dorothy Keilman, vice president; Muriel Smith, secretary; Thelma Greek, treasurer; Cecilia Kreiter, recording secretary; and Gloria Benoit, reporter. A hay ride was the first social function in the fall. We had a grand time climbing on and falling off the hay rack. We also sponsored a ping pong tournament for the girls of the high school interested in this game. Sweaters were awarded to Cecilia Kreiter, Esther Katrenics, Virginia Christoff, Thelma Greek, Euana Beneake, Dorothy Keilman, and Marion Lennertz. Sweaters are awarded to those girls who make 500 points or more. Thirty-Three JR. G.A.A. First Row— D. Dennington, V. Stokes, D. Thomas, M. J. Lester, E. Herr, and T. Downs. Second Row — P. Foust, P. Jenkins, D. Borman, B. Connor, L. Kleinsorge, M. Smith, and M. Slingsby. Third Row— S. McNair, D. Blaze, M. E. Griffin, M. Niles, L. Hogan, L. Schwall, L. Foust, and F. Herrick. Fourth Row — F. Shipley, L. Lennertz, M. Erickson, J. M. York, R Fleck, J. Roll, D. M. Davis, and C. Drossos. JR. RED CROSS EXECUTIVES Seated — Beth Gable, Secretary-Treasurer; Shirley Stockwell, President; and Frances Kazimer, Vice-President. Standing — John Hoffmeister. Reporter; Miss McClure and Mrs. Carlton, Sponsors. Thirty-Four MERRILLVILLE GOES TO WAR We serve Merrillville High School continues with the fight for right. We know that those serving in the armed forces are the ones who are making this annual and all creative endeavors possible. On the home front, the fighting Pirates are doing their part to back their friends at the front and bring them home as soon as possible. Coach Engelhart has been conducting commando courses in the boys’ athletic department since school began this year. The Merrillville band, student and guest speakers commemorated Armistice day. The plaque which was the gift of the class of 1943, with the names of ninety former MHS students now serving in the service of their country was dedicated in a very impressive and memorable assembly of students, parents, faculty, and friends. The students and teachers gave long hours of valuable time to help with the rationing system which our government has organized. Our Bond Drive, the inspira- tion of Mr. Boettner, who had received a challenging letter from an army nurse in Italy was supported by most of the citizens of this community. The “Mirror” ran articles and pictures covering the war, the addresses of service men, and guest editorials written by various students. The need became so apparent for a Jr. Red Cross that a club was organized with forty-five active members. The president was Shirley Stockwell, who was aided by Frances Kazimer, Beth Gable, and John Hoffmeister. Their goal is “service.” The club sponsored a waste paper drive and a campaign to collect old clothing. Various committees worked on community service. The seniors go to join the gigantic fight, but they realize that they are leaving a school in capable hands and with willing workers. Until that unconditional surrender and lasting peace for our community and the millions of communities throughout the world. WE SERVE Thirty-Five BAND First Row — P. Knoop, P. Jacobus, R. Lauer, S. Rigby, J. Snyder, and P. Knoop. Second Row — D. Magnuson, Y. Davis, B. Borman, R. Spiroff, R. Henrichs, W. Johnson, H. Mikulich, L. Burkhart, P. Mitchell, J. Pollack, C. Gamier, and D. Henrichs. Third Row — J. M. York, E. Prott, R. Harrigan, R. Jacobus, R. Wyatt, W. Egbert, J. Johnson, Mrs. Patterson, J. Chetnik, A. Alvarez, R. Welches, F. Titley, W. Bowers, S. Surber, and A. Hollingshead. CHORUS First Row — E. O’Brien, L. Yaros, J. Johnson, N. Kleinschmidt, L. Lennertz, D. Dennington, D. Blaze, C. Krieter, and Velma Keeney. Second Row — L. Armitage, D. Badavich, C. Gemenz, F. Herrick, M. Engstrom, R. Franz, F. Popp, S. Smith, C. Drossos, and M. Meyers. Third Row — M. Stockwell, F. Yaros, L. Mitchell, M. Maihofer, M. Roy, T. Greek, D. Davis, J. York, and J. Demmon. Fourth Row — R. Wyatt, J. Pumroy, A. Sedery, C. Hugueley, G. Nearing, D. Tonagel, C. Ready and S. Rigby. Thirty-Six HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row — Rita Franz, Marian Lennertz, Marjorie Reed, and Dorothy Keilman, Vice-Pres. Second Row — Erma Jean Phillips, Sec.-Treas. ; Miss Knoop and Mrs. Wilson, Sponsors; and Evelyn Maihofer, President. Standing — Thelma Greek, Joyce Hockett, Marjorie Townsley, Nancy Kleinschmidt, Euana Beneake, Glenna Lauer, Corinne Hoppe, Donna Mae Bush, and Mildred Nelson. With the great expansion that took place in our new Home Economics Depart- ment there came the demand for a club to be composed of girls who were interested in many different fields that a student of Home economics can delve into. During the second term, therefore, a club was organized with Evelyn Maihofer, President; Dorothy Keilman, Vice-President; Erma Jean Phillips, Secretary; and Rita Franz, Treasurer. Marian Lennertz was the club reporter and Marjorie Maihofer was pro- gram chairman. Mrs. Raymond Wilson and Miss Dorothy Knoop were the able sponsors of the club. Membership was limited to junior and senior girls who had had one year of home economics. The club motto was “Excelsior” meaning always higher. The aim of the club was to achieve happier and better living on a higher plane. A charter and constitution were drawn up in which these principles were included. This club was responsible for beginning the many successful after supper dis- cussions which were held for the boys and girls with the helpful cooperation of Mr. Boettner and Mrs. Wilson. Other discussions were held on various topics such as “Grooming,” “Proper Clothing,” and “Posture.” The girls were urged to work on their individual projects; thus originality and initiative were developed. The club soon justified our new home economics department and will continue to prove its worth in the years to come. Thirty-Seven COACH EDWARD EXGELHART The Merrillville Pirates have been unusually successful in the field of athletics this year, and we are justly proud of them. They have been victorious in track, baseball and basketball. Although the slate was not a perfect one, we have seen our boys conquer heretofore invincible teams and they have been second only to Griffith when a basket- ball team comparison was made. Through the cooperation of Coach Engelhart and our basketball players we were able to secure for the first time the trophy awarded to the winning team in the “Little Five” Invitational Holiday Tourney at Crown Point. The trophy, the winning of which will long be remembered, is pictured above in the arms of our coach who has been responsible for the success of our team to a great extent. He has aroused in the boys a spirit of clean sportsmanship and a desire to be winners, and they will not fail him as long as this spirit prevails. As this season draws to a close we regret to remember that Bob Metcalf, Dick Henderson, and Richard Clark will turn their shoes over to their followers and trust them to fill them successfully. It has been a great year for a great team and a great coach, and we will look forward to many more similar seasons as the athletic history of Merrillville High School continues to be made. Thirty-Nine DICK HENDERSON RICHARD CLARK ( Co-captain ) ( Co-captain ) JACK AYERS Student Mgr. Always behind them. A great defensive guard who through his speed proved it in the “Holiday Tourney.” The best rebound artist on the team who never gave up until the final whistle had sounded. KENNY CATLOW BOB METCALF BERNIE THOMAS His spectacular shooting kept every- body guessing while he helped to pull up the score when most needed. Our sharpshooting forward whose ability brought him the highpoint honors for the team for three successive seasons. His ability to keep fighting when the going was .tough proved him to be a daring Pirate. Forty BILL METCALF His skill for making long shots from mid-court kept us in suspense as he proved his worth to the team jim McGovern We recognize his up-and-coming Pi- rate characteristics which will prove valuable in coming seasons. RIP FORD As tallest man on the team he exer- cised his ability to get the high ones off the back-board. FRITZ SCHILLING An all-around valuable man to the team who did his best no matter how the odds were stacked. GEORGE MEKOLA A fighting Pirate who was ready when needed to fight for victory. Forty-One W. c fC tSV C Griffith and Merrillville Run 2 -Team Calumet Race Merrillville Griffith Set Pa e Among- Mi nor Fives Vxx m V fit •KOMI o. I 4 . w, � ?_ ' THU , 4 V. V . rfV V: vr4 t y ol -Swusr-- „,� � � � � � Zxsrr?- t « | eM 135s. ' W «• ? -o c V ysV+Tifrs ' l iVl ' ! ■ ' Coach — Edward Enfrlhart VZV . Metcalf W 3 3 a.- a ' . • Thomas 4 4 Vy .X ' V ‘.VjV , 4 « Ford 3 9 Xy « Vw ‘4 Metcalf. 8 VVV � V a- 4 4 ' • Shilling 7 7 V J Mekola 8 8 V5 W 1 a. Clark . 10 10 ♦ • v Catiow n n 5K ' % ' ' Henderson 12 12 = = SCORES FIRST TEAM We They Nov 5 . Edison E. Gary .31 29 Nov. 12 Gary Edison 43 23 Nov. 19 Crown Point ...35 27 Nov. 24 Wirt .53 39 Dec. 3 Griffith ...27 28 Gary Ro osevelt .49 32 Dec 10 Edison E. Gary ...32 37 Dec. 17 49 37 Jan. 7 Alumni ...64 24 Jan. 14 Edison E. Gary ...48 36 Jan. 25 Lowell ...59 27 Jan. 28 Crown Point .47 32 Feb 2 Catholic Central 41 47 Feb. 11 Wheeler Feb. 16 Lowell Feb. 18 Wirt Feb. 22 Dver HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT We They Dec. 31 Lowell ....55 20 Jan. 1 .. Catholic Central ...41 29 Jan. 1 Griffith ...25 23 Forty-Three RESERVES First Row — J. Rice, A. Hollingshead, H. Karston, B. Bowers, L. Bargfeldt, J. Frazier, R. Adler. Second Row — J. Katrenics, Student Manager; T. Trusha, J. Ayers, B. Waddell, R. Wyatt, B. Wise, D. Crouch, F. Titley, Coach Engelhart. 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