Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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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