Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1946 volume:

Your merrilvue 1946 Published by the Senior Ch: ; Merrillville High School Crown Point, Indiana FOREWARD TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE— How true are the above words, for here we are on the threshold of life itself. The years have whisked away since that first day when the group of green, bright-eyed freshies en- tered the portals of Merrillville High. Now finally, the time has come when this same group must leave the school, with the sense of security it offers, and face the future. With a true purpose in mind, and remember- ing the teachings and advice of our teachers, we are positive that there is a definite place for us in the future phases of life. We are now presenting to you this final record of our last year in school, hoping that you, too, will reap the same bountiful crop of mem- ories that we have. IN HONOR ARTHUR C. VEDDER Merchant Marine EDWARD G. ADLER Navy ELMER E. ARMITAGE Navy (disc.) BORIS CHRISTOFF Navy GEORGE COVACIU Navy HARRY EBERHARDT Navy (disc.) PAUL B. HAYDEN Navy JAMES R. HOGAN Navy HUBERT LINES Army PAT L. O’NEIL Navy FRANK B. RIGBY, JR. Army ALBERT SEDERY Army Air Corps We salute these classmates who have left our ranks somewhere along the way to enter the armed services. 3 - DEDICATION We, the Merrillville High School graduat- ing class of 1946, dedicate this annual to YOU. With the spirit and loyalty we have de- veloped here, we hope this will be an in- spiration to succeeding staffs. We will then have fulfilled our purpose. Annual 1 Staff I W- Pa c t. — Pea tcL. JPtroa- i - c 9Ct z U C — apPt ' ' t+u. Pz u4_ (? U£4. J U « ' %lc M c£ fc t Message From The S!a!f We sincerely hope that, through our efforts, the future classes of Merrillville High School will have a record that will bring back memories in the future years when you browse through this annual. The hungry feeling that settled around six o’clock and the times when we didn’t think that we could close our eyes without seeing copies of the annual floating by, all these w ' ll be for- gotten if we know that this annual is appreci- ated and read once in awhile when you have nothing to do. Look back and remember, and the true purpose of our work will be before you. Long after the toil of this senior class is for- gotten, we will have the evidence preserved, in the form of this annual. We have tried to bring you a variety of humor and remembrance. Only through much painstaking work was this possi- ble. So, when you read this, think of the staff and hope that someday you will be able to join their ranks. - 5 - MR. CLAUDE V. YORK, PRINCI PAL Central Normal College Columbia University Indiana University DePauw University Purdue University History MR. EDWARD ENGLEHART Central Normal College Physical Education, Typing MRS. LEAH LESTER University of West Virginia University of Illinois Physical Education, Health MR. HILMER JACOBSON University of Tennessee Northwestern University Music MISS HELEN KNOCHE Iowa State Teachers College Commerce MRS. DOROTHY CARLTON Greenville College Manchester College Indiana University World History, Government, History MR. FRANK PRUITT University of Louisville University of Missouri University of Illinois Indiana University Butler University MRS. IRENE COLLINS Valparaiso University Wisconsin University Latin, Mathematics - 6 - MR. JOHN ROBERT BROWNING Ball State Teachers College Manchester College Mathematics, Science MR. LOREN CARRIER University of Illinois College of Agriculture Agriculture MISS OLIVE WOOD Indiana State Teachers College School Treasurer, English MR. FLOYD McCUTCHAN Indiana State Teachers College Mathematics, Science, Health MISS MARGARET JANE BRENNAN Western Michigan College of Education Teachers College, Columbia University Northwestern University Graduate Work Mieliger State College Graduate Work Home Economics MRS. SARA LOUISE HARPER Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Indiana State Teachers College Miami University Home Economics MRS. AUDREY HARBIT Secretary MR. CLARENCE HANSEL Indiana State Teachers College Purdue University Shop MISS MERRIAM COX Valparaiso University Wherton College Biology, Library 7 A Message From Our Principal CLAUDE V. YORK I have noticed that great personalities have de- veloped the common traits. If you meet a great personality he stimulates you by the very words or acts which bring out these characteristics. It is a pretty good rule to remember that, when we come into contact with another person, even though it be for a short time, our job is to lead him to a higher plane than that one on which we found him. When thinking of the big things in life, don’t overlook the little things because they bring out this art of thoughtfulness of which I am con- cerned. I know this thoughtfulness will assure you of many, many days of happy refleltions as the years go by. Senior Class History The freshman class of 1946, under the direction of Mr. Browning is making a thorough study of radar. At the present time the freshies are completing an experiment in contacting the moon. Seen as the man in the moon is the class of ’46. In the first of the series of experiments con- tact is made with the first phase or quarter moon. The rulers of the quarter moon were: Richard Kraft, king; Paul Hayden, adviser to the king; Lois Foust, scribe; and Delores Thomas, purser. This phase was completed under the guiding light of Mr. George Boettner, Mrs. Leah Lester, and Mrs. Irene Collins. The class selected the yellow rose as their flower, and red and gray as their colors. Their motto was ‘Do not cele- brate a triumph before a victory. Now these green scientists observe the second phase, half moon. They find as advisers to the rulers, Mr. Max Michael and Miss Dorothy Ktioop. The rulers of the half moon were: Lois Foust, queen; Richard K aft, adviser to the queen; LaVerna Lennertz, scribe and purser. The mort important social affair was a skating party to raise money for gym window shades. After many discouraging attempts these protegees of Einstein suc- ceeded in contacting the third phase or the three-quarter moon. The able sponsors of this very successful phase were: Mrs. Leah ester and Mrs Dorothy Carlton, who worked with the current rulers; Bob Lauer kintr- •Jim Kraft, adviser to the king; Frances Shipley, scribe: Jim Ayers’ purs’ or: and Dorothy Borman, town crier. Some important events of this phase were the Jun or Dance, “I’ll Remember April,” and the plav, Spooks and Spasms. Everyone agreed that the most momentous ov-nt was the Junior-Senior Prom, “Stardust,” which was held on May II at the Marquette Pavilion. And now these underclassmen come to the fourth phase the full moon. This phase was ruled by Richard Kraft, king; Betty Lou Huelster adviser to the king; Paul Kloth, scribe; Donna Marie Blaze, purser - and Marilyn Erickson, the town crier. Mrs. Leah Lester and Mr. Hilmer Jacobson pulled the chariot along the path of the Milky Way. Th- theme of the Senior Dance was “Treasure Chest.” The annual play ended ‘ Bo ' t and Nuts” was also presented. The seniors consider their fourth and final phase a very successful one. “As the moon rises, we have risen.” - 9 - Seniors RONALD HENRICHS Hi-Y 3-4; Red Cross 2-3; Band 1-2; Junior Flay; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Track 3-4; Safety Patrol 2. MARY ELLEN GRIFFIN SSS 1-2-3 (Treas.), 4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Merrill- vue Staff. LEWANNUS SCHWALL SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Red Cross 3-4; Mirror Staff. STANLEY RIGBY Hi-Y 3-4 (V. Pres.); Band 2-4; Choir 2-3-4; Track 2-3-4. CHARLES HUGUELY Hi-Y 3; Choir 2. DOROTHY BORMAN SSS 4; GAA 1-2-3 (Sec.)-4 (Sec.); Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Cheer- leader 1-3-4; Prom Queen; Cla ss Rep. 3. BARBARA CONNER SSS 4; GAA 1-2-3 (V. Pres.)- 4 (Pres.); Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Student Council 3-4; Junior Play; Cheerleader 1-3-4. JAMES AYERS Hi-Y 3-4 (Pres.); Merrillville Staff; Student Council 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Class Treas. 3. MARGARET NILES SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4 (Rep.); Tri Ep 3-4 (Sec.); Mirror Staff; Choir 1-2- 4. ROBERT LAUER Hi-Y 3-4 (Chaplain); Red Cross 2-3 (V. Pies.)-4 (V. Pres.); Merrillville Staff; Student Council 3-4 (Pres.); Band 1-2-4; Junior Play; Safety Pa- trol Captain 2; Ciass Pres. 3. PAUL KLOTH Hi-Y 4; Mirror Staff; Basketball 4; Merrillville Staff; Track 3-4; Class Sec. 4. JAMES KUNTZ SHIRLEY READY SSS 1 2-1-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3-4; R 1 Cross 2-3- i; Mir. or Staff; Merrill- vue Staff. GARY THOMPSON Hi-Y 3-4 (Sc.); Mirror Staff; Merrill- vue Staff. JERRY COLL INS Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Track 4. MARY REED Cath. Central 1-2-3; GAA 1-2-3; Bi- Phy-Chem. 3; Latin Ciub; Hi Li e Staff; Cless V. Pies. 1, Treas. 2, S ‘c. 3; SSS 4; Carnival Queen 4. - 10 - YOUR HOROSCOPE CAPRICORN December 22 - January 20 You achieve your best development by care in your public actions and a sense of responsibility toward whatever is expected of you; by heeding public opinion; by consistency of effort; and being direct and tactful at the same time. AQUARIUS January 21 - February 19 You achieve your best development by concentrating on things that depend on you alone; by physical and mental moderation; by conscientiousness and willingness to take a backseat; and by due legard for physical and emotional health. PISCES February 20 - March 20 You achieve your best development by serenity and peace of mind; by consid- eration of others; by expecting much of yourself and little of loved ones; by clarity of aims and steadiness of methods; and by conventionality in all social and personal dealings. ARIES March 21 - April 20 You achieve your best development by steadiness on basic matters in the face of small difficulties and irritants; by clear-headed examination into the roots and fundamentals of your life; and by care with respect to health and material security. TAURUS April 21 -May 21 You achieve your best development by adherence to things as you find them around you; by consolidating your life within a small and familiar sphere; byutiliz- ing new ideas and by working, thinking in a smooth and orderly fashion. GEMIHI May 22 -June 21 You achieve your best development by steadiness in practical matters and ad- herence to your own best interests; by reserve in social, personal and financial ma - ters. 11 Seniors LLOYD ALEXANDER NORMA HARMS SSS 1-2-3 (Sec.) 4; GAA 2-3; Tri Ep 3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Merrillvue Staff. FRANCES KAZIMER SSS 1-2 (Sec.) -3-4 (Pres.); Tri Ep 3- 4 (V. Pres.); Red Cross 2 (V. Pres.); 3 (Pres.)- 4; Mirror Staff; Student Council 3 (Treas.)-4; Merrillvue Staff. GEORGE NEARING Choir 2; Basketball 3; Track 1-2-3. LAURA YAROS SSS 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3-4; Red Cross 3; Mirror Staff; Merrillvue Staff; Choir 1- 2-4. james McGovern Mirror Staff; Junior Play; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3; Track 1-2; Carnival King 4. HRLEY MacLAVERTY SSS 1-2-3-4 ; GAA 1-2-4; Tri Ep 3-4 (Treas.); Mirror Staff; Junior Play; Choir 1-4. EVELYN DOEPPING SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3- 4; Red Cross 4; Mirror Staff. MARY JANE MILLER SSS 1-2-3-4 ; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3. MARILYN ERICKSON SSS 1-2-3-4 ; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Student Council 4; Merrillvue Staff (Editor); C.ass Rep. 4. LAVERNE LENNERTZ SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Choir 2-4; Mirror Staff; Merrill- vue Staff; Class Sec.-Treas. 2. JOYCE NEINER Tri Ep 3-4 (Rep.); Merrillvue Staff. MAX WHITE WILLIAM FRANKO Hi-Y 3-4; Mirror Staff; Junior Play. FRANCES SHIPLEY SSS 1 (Cor. Sec.) -2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Red Cross 2-3 (Sec.) -4; Mirror Staff (Editor); Student Council 4; Class Sec. 3. 12 CANCER June 22 - July 23 wither hieVe y T u est devel °P ment by taking your full share of responsibility without self-injury; by being reliable, moderate and self-effacing; by care of health Xr!s e ““.r by b s LEO July 24 - August 23 ,Ch i7. e y ° Ur best d elopment by self -acceptance or the discovery and elimination of the things in yourself which you can’t accept without self-injury by steadiness ,n doing what is essential; by due care of physical welfare and peace of mind; and by inner poise, calm, balance, and self-assurance. VIRGO August 24 • September 23 You achieve your best development by maturity and sobriety in all social deal- ing; y adherence to long-established aims and purposes; by cooperating with those whom you love and trust; and by a high sense of responsibility toward what is re- quired of you in the world you inhabit. LIBRA September 24 ■ October 23 You achieve your best development by care in your public actions and a sense of responsibility toward whatever is expected of you; by heeding public opinion; by consistency of effort; by opportunism in practical and personal matters; and’ by ahherence to your highest aims and aspirations. SCORPIO October 24 ■ November 23 You achieve your best development by taking the broad and forward-looking approach to all things; by a willingness not to stay in a rut; by opportunistic taking advantage of what comes your way; and by se f-restraint and self-effacement. SAGITTARIUS Eovember 22 - December 21 You achieve your best development by a wholly practical attitude toward material matters; by generosity in connection with others; by cooperativeness; by living according to a planned economy; and by getting the other fellow ' s viewpoint in personal and material matters. - 13 - Seniors JOHN HOFFMEISTER Hi-Y 4; Red Cross 2 (Rep.)-4; Merrill- vue Staff; Mirror Staff. DOROTHY JENKINS GAA 1-2; Mirror Staff. SHIRLEY DAVIDS SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Mirror Staff. FRED SCHILLING Hi-Y 3-4; Mirror Staff; Basketball 1-2- 3-4 (Capt.); Track 2-3-4; Baseball 1- 2-3-4; Prom King. ROSALIE FLECK SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Merrillvue Staff; Mirror Staff. MARGARET ENGSTROM SSS 1-2-3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Choir 2. DORA MAE DAVIS GAA 1-2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Choir 1-2-3. JANET LINES SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2; Red Cross 4; Tri Ep 3-4; Mirror Staff. DONNA MARIE BLAZE SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 4; Red Cross 2-3-4 (Pres.); Merrillvue Staff; Mirror Staff; Choir 1-2-3-4; Stu- dent Council 4 (Sec.); Cheerleader 4; Class Treas. 4. VIVIAN STOKES SSS 4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Red Cross 3. LOIS FOUST SSS 3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3-4 GAA 2-3-4; Merillvue Staff; Mirror Staff; Student Council 2 (Treas.); Junior Play; Class Sec.-Treas. 1, Pres. 2 . DOROTHY CLAUS GAA 2-3-4; Merrillvue Staff; Mirror Staff; Choir 1-2. DELORES THOMAS SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4 (Treas.); Tri Ep 3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Choir 1; Class Rep. 1. JEAN MARIE YORK SSS 1-2-3 (V. Pres.) -4; (Cor. Sec.); GAA 1-2-3-4; Tri Ep 3-4; Red Cross 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Choir 2-4; Mirror Staff; Junior Staff. MILDRED WEILER Mirror Staff. GILBERT FRANZ Hi-Y 3-4; FFA 3-4. - 14 - JE) a c- L j£) Cj¥ a I r r liT ' to T7 -, _ ' ZUAu£- is4 U £e4_ — (S Seniors AUDREY STOCKER Commercial Club 1-2; Spanish Club 1; SSS 3-4; GAA 3-4; Red Cross 3-4; Choir 3; Merrillvue Staff; Mirror Staff. BETTY LOU HUELSTER SSS 1-2-3-4 (Sec.); Tri Ep 3-4 (Pres.); Red Cross 2-3 (Rep.) 4; Mirror Staff; Merrillvue Staff; Student Council 4 (V. Pres.); Class V. Pres. 4. CHARLOTTE DROSSOS GAA 1-2-3-4; Mirror Staff; Choir 1-2- 3; Junior Play. ELLEN O’BRIEN SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3; Tri Ep 3-4; Mirror Staff; Choir 1-24; Junior Play. SHIRLEY WITHAM Tri Ep 3-4; Mirror Staff. DONALD TONAGEL Hi-Y 3-4 (Sgt.-at-arms) ; Merrillvue Staff; Mirror Staff; Choir 2; Besketball 4; Student Manager 3. LEONA HOGAN SSS 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Merrillvue Staff ; Mirror Staff. MICHEAL VEREB Hi-Y 3-4. FLORIE SMITH Mirror Staff. JEAN FISHER SSS 1-2-3; Mirror Staff. RICHARD KRAFT Hi-Y 3-4 (Trcas.); Mirror Staff; Merrillvue Str lf ; Student Council 1-1 (Treas.); Class Pres. 1, V. Pres. 2, V. Pr s. 3, Pres. 4. Personalities of the Class of ' 46 Jim McGovern Charlotte Drossoa Jerry Collins Ellen O’Brien _ Jean Fisher Bill Franko Mary Reed Leona Hogan Whitey Kloth Lois Foust Fritz Schilling _ Gary Thompson Dottie Borman .. Mary Jane Miller Frances Shipley Dot Jenkins Richard Kraft George Nearing — no picture ... most conceited boy most comical girl most comical boy most conceited girl most feminine most infectious laugh most dignified eyes best dressed boy best dressed girl life of the party best personality best personality life of the party most brilliant girl prettiest girl most brilliant boy , eyes 16 Prophecy TIME: Ten years from now. PLACE: WHITEY KLOTH’S STORK CLUB. Well, if it weren’t for Don Tonagel’s fast taxi service and expert dnving we would never have made it here in time. Let’s go in ' We should be jus in time for the floor show that has been written, produced and directed by Donna Marie Blaze. Just look who is opening the door IZ, US - J ‘ m K “ tz - � «•. dressed “lit kill.” Look at the plZli Z vertismg the show. It s Fntz Schilling, Master of Ceremonies; Charlotte Drosses the best comedian in Hollywood; Richard Kraft, magician- Johnny Hoffmeister and his trained seals; and featuring Bob’s Swing Symphony, tetter known as Bauer’s Lousy Livers, with vocals by Jim McGovern. Slurp! What a program. Let’s check our hats and coats to Leona Hogan, Laura Ttaros and Marge Niles. There go the lights! I guess Max White is at work again. Yep, there goes his assistant, Mike Vereb with a ladder. Well, here we are at our table. Get comfy kids Give your order to Chuck Hugucley. I want the usual. I guess I’ll look around the room, and see if I can see anyone else we know. Oh, there are a lot of celebrities with us tonight. Lois Foust the famous dress designer, is comng in the door with Marilvn Erickson’ the prominent social leader. At the center table we have Gary Thompson the head of the Mayo Clinic; Jean Fisher, tlm Su-erntendent of Nurses at the clinic; Mary Griffith, the well known psychiatrist, all of whom are talking to Stanley Rigby, the house detective. Seems like an interesting conversation! I see George Covaciu, the ad: ral, and Lloyd Alexander of Alexander s Trucking Firm with George Nearing, manager of a Pepsi Cola Plant, at the bar talking with Jerry Collins, the bartender. Jean Marie York, the dub’s dietician, is just coming out of the k ' t- chen. She must have tern giving Gilbert Franz, the clmf. a few pointers. And there is LaVerne Lennertz, the Times photographer, taking a pic- ture of Shirley Davids, Manville’s umptieth wife. Oh yes, th-re’s Frances Shipley, the editor of the New York Times, alias Shipley’s Slav Sheet. talking to Vivian Stokes, who has her own skating show down the street at the Coliseum. Dede Thomas is trying to get her autograph. Oh, oh it seems that Bi ' l Franko, the cashier, is having a little trouble collecting his money. Sic ’em, Bill. Say, I believe I know that b’ond. ’ She’s the cigarette girl. Why, it course, it’s Dot Jenkins. Say, is it true that Rosalie Fleck, Shirley Witham, and Shirley Ready have all gone out West and are living on ranches? There’s Ellen O’Brien, the movie star, and Mary Jane Miller, the famous Conover model, coming in the door es- corted by Tom Trusha, the big time racketeer. They are sitting down at a table with Frances Kazimer, the stickless chewing gum heiress, and LeWannus Schwall, the Park Avenue seamstress. There’s Jim Ayers, the Purdue track star, and Dick McKnight who was voted the most hand- some man in Hollywood, talking to Shirley MacLaverty, alias Mrs. Rick- ard, and to Margaret Engstrom who was voted the quietest woman in the United States, and her interpreter, Janet Lines. Hi! That was Dorothy Borman escorted by her Arabian sheik. There’s Ronald Hen- richs underneath the corner table. He must be looking for the flattest feet in the world for his new arch supports. Here come Evelyn Doepping and Dempsey, her husband. Look at that far table. There’s Betty Lou Huelster, the governor of Rhode Island, talking to Norma Harms, the 1956 Florence Nightingale. Hello, Dora Mae! Say, did you hear that she is working on secret chemical research for the government? There is Audrey Stocker, the representative to U. N. 0., talking to Joyce Neiner, the famous teletype machinist. I see Mildred Weiler, the club’s book- keeper, talking to the history teacher of Harvard, Florie Smith. Mary Reed, the mystery novelist is now coming in the door with Barbara Con- ner and Dorothy Claus, co-owners of the famous institution, How to be Beautiful Through Exercise. The lights are dimming, and the show is about to begin. Lets’ settle back and R-E-L-A-X ! ! ! ! 18 - Lasi Will and Testament We, the disinherited and disallusioned class of ’46, being of dilapidated body and battered mind, do ordain and establish this last will and testament, and on this day do set our hand to the seal. To the FACULTY — Silk handkerchieves to wipe away your tears on the night of our Commencement. To the JUNIORS — An elastic tieasury. To the SOPHOMORES — Plush lined arm-chairs for your greater comfort. To the FRESHMEN — More tacks (you’ll know how to use them!). 1, LLOYD ALEXANDER, bequeath my nichname, “Lucky,” to those who need it. 1, JIM AYERS, bequeath my ability to run the mile to Ralph White. I, DONNA MARIE BLAZE, bequeath my versaiality to my sister, Pat. WE, DOROTHY BORMAN, MARILYN ERICKSON, FRANCES KAZJMER, and LaVERNE LENNERTZ, bequeath our loving friendship and lunch corner in room 13 to Joyce Hancock, Phyllis Borman, Mary Woodland, and Judy Gadness, with the hope that they will do the same at the end of three years. I, DOROTHY CLAUS, bequeath my athletic ability to Pat Saager. I, JERRY COLLINS, bequeath my basketball ability to Henry Mikulich. I, BARBARA CONNER, bequeath my cheerleading ability to Phyllis Borman. I, SHIRLEY DAVIDS, bequeath my ability to stay home and not get caught to Esther Petersen. I, DORA MAE DAVIS, bequeath my fudge-making ability to Miss Brennan. I, EVELYN DOEPPING, bequeath my muscles to Shirley Smith. I, CHARLOTTE DROSSOS, bequeath my comic personality to John Johnson. I, MARGARET ENGSTROM, bequeath my slenderness to Lorraine Schiesser. I, JEAN FISHER, bequeath my femininity to Eileen Magee. I, ROSALIE FLECK, bequeath my athletic ability to Julie Ann Wentland. I, LOIS FOUST, bequeath my bangs and long hair to Joyce Hancock. I, WILLIAM FRANKO, bequeath my sense of humor to Calvin Prott. I, GLBERT FRANZ, bequeath my legs to Jerry Wise. I, MARY ELLEN GRIFFIN, bequeath the dimple in my chin to Mary Woodland. - 19 - I, NORMA HARMS, bequeath my naturally curly hair to Betty Borman. I, RONALD HENRICHS, bequeath my colorful hair to Red Howerton. I, JOHN HOFFMEISTER, bequeath my “hot-headedness’ to Virgil Kaiser. I, LEONA HOGAN, bequeath my “mind” to Patsy Foust. I, BETTY LOU HUELSTER, bequeath my uncluttered locker to Marjorie Hoeppner. I, CHARLES HUGUELEY, bequeath my length to the shortest player on next year’s basketball team. I, DOROTHY JENKINS, bequeath my hair to Eileen Stofa. I, PAUL KLOTH, bequeath my tallness to Melvin Marshall. I, RICHARD KRAFT, bequeath my math ability to Howard Wojahn. I, JAMES KUNTZ, bequeath my Clark Gable scarf to Jack Lahaie. I, BOB LAUER, bequeath my mechanical ability to Richard Norman. I, JANET LINES, bequeath my different hair-styles to Pat Saager. I, SHIRLEY MacLAVERTY, bequeath my tall slenderness to Jayne Feiler. I, JOYCE NEINER, bequeath my place in the book store to Margaret Smith. I, GEORGE NEARING, bequeath my ability to sleep to the rising gen-ration. I, MARGARET NILES, bequeath my small slenderness to Marilyn Danielson. I, ELLEN O’BRIEN, bequeath my angel-like fairness to Dot Chentnik and Lillian Armitage. I, SHIRLEY READY, bequeath my ability to study to the next Economics class. I, MARY REED, bequeath my shortness to Martha Jo Lester. I, STANLEY RIGBY, bequeath my bugling ability to Bob Kraft. I, FRED SCHILLING, bequeath my liveliness to the class of ’47. I, LeWANNUS SCHWALL, bequeath my brown eyes to Jerry O’Brien. I, FRANCES SHIPLEY, bequeath my ability of never failing to get to school on time to Delores Nearing. I, FLORIE SMITH, bequeath my southern accent to Miss Knoche. I, AUDREY STOCKER, bequeath my scat by Johhny to Ruth Adler. - 20 - I, VIVIAN STOKES, bequeath my love and ability to skate to Thelma Downs. I DEL0RES THOMAS, bequeath my smile to all the people who don ' t know how. I, GARY THOMPSON, bequeath my story-telling ability to Joe Katrenics. I, DONALD TONAGEL, bequeath my FORD to Robert McCay. I, MIKE VEREB, bequeath my ability to get along in Economics class to my other less fortunate friends. I, MILDRED WEILER, bequeath my quietne s to Es her Davis. I, MAX WHITE, bequeath my science ability to Howard Wojahn. I, SHIRLEY WITHAM, bequeath my red hair to Evelyn Piske. I, LAURA YAROS, bequeath my dancing ability to Connie Reed. I, JEAN MARIE YORK, bequeath my shiny nose to Marianna O’Brien. I, JAMES McGOVERN, bequeath my ability to “Hubba-Hubba” to “You’ll be sorry.” We hereby surrender the above mentioned diversified assets of the class of ’46 and instruct their recipients to accept them without question or complaint. SEALED: Salome Madame Pompadour WITNESS: Shoo Fly Pie Apple Pandowdy Doctor, Lawyer, and Indian Chief Junior History The junior class was born under the Zodiacal sign of Virgo. Ac- cording to the sign, the group was to be sober and mature in judgment. This was fulfilled as theyelected for the freshman year, Fred Titley, king; Art Hollingshead as assistant to the king; Pat Foust as the scribe; Pat Yager as the purser; and Jack Frazure as reporter. The purse strings were given over to Sonia McNair when Pat Yager left for the moon. They were aggresive in challenging the whole school to a war bond dirive. The -project was very successf ul, for they came out way ahead. Their guid- ing stars were Miss Charlotte McClure and Mrs. Gladys Miller. The good judgment stayed with them through their sophomore year. At this time the crown was given to Dale Crouch. Assisting the king was Karl Steinhaus; the scribe, Delores Chiado; with Jack Frazure taking care of the year’s funds. He was relieved during the year by Leslie Barg- feldt. Their reporter was Mary Slingsby. The guiding stars were Mrs. Gladys Miller and Mr. Leo Luebbehusen. Then came the junior year. Mars moved into the fifth house with the moon between Venus and Cancer. Some changes were made. Their guid- ing stars became Mr. Floyd McCutchan and Mr. Loren Carrier. Fred Titley once more acquired the crown, with Ed Benoit assisting. Anna Marie Strusa became the scribe, with Sonia McNair as the purser. Their reporter was Jack Woodland. During the year Ed Benoit took over th e crown. Ray Franz was also chosen as the new purser. According to Virgo, they were to be very successful, which they were. Their play, “Cash and Carrie,” and dance, “Tropical Cruise,” were both great suc- cesses. Their year ended with the Junior-Senior Prom. - 21 - Juniors First Row : Louise Alexander, Esther Davis, Delores Chiado, Martha Jo Lester, Jayne Smith. Second Row: Lottie Kleinsorge, A1 Smith, Bob Harrigan, Reed Jacobus, Margaret Smith. Third Row: Bud Bullock, Eddie Yerga, Joe Katrenics, Bill Nolan, Nick Cochran. Fourth Row: Bill Cummings, Virgil Kaiser, J. B. Rice, Jack Dick, Norbert Saager. Seated: LaVern Burkhart, vice-president; Eddie Benoit, president Anna Marie Strusa, secretary. Standing: Mr. Floyd McCutchan, Jack Woodland, reporter; Ray Franz, treasurer; and Mr. Loren Carrier. First Row: Marge Stockwell, Evelyn Herr, Thelma Downs, Char- lotte Peterson, Connie Reed, Eleanor Tiemann, R. Marie Coffman, Char- lotte Gernenz, Shirley Smith. Second Row : Lois Mitchell, Catherine McColley, Adele Homeier, Londie Berger, Robbie Jones. Pricilla Newcomb, Georgianna Covaciu, Noreen Ready. Third Row: Peggy Jenkins, Patsy Foust, Patrica Saager, Lillian Armitage, Dorothy Chentnik, Alice Willy, Frances Popp, Lorraine Schics- ser, Antoinette Klassen, Esther Klassen. Fourth Row: Wayne Johnson, Bob Wilkins, Fred Titley, Richard Norman, Ronald Hayes, Haro ' d Hazelett Rob n Belcher, Richard Adler, Arthur Hollingshead, Leslie Bargfeldt. Absent : Edwin Christie, A1 Gerncns, Mary S ' ingsby, Kenny Grio- mann. t - 22 - Sophomores Seated: Edwin Huelster, Carole Tonagel, Robert Thomas, Marlene Kros, Marjorie Hoeppner, Mi Pruitt. First Row: Eileen Stofa, Flora Mager, Patsy Spurr, Bonnie Price, Marilyn Wood, Henrietta Fleck, Shirley Greiner, Dorla Herbst, June Bowers, Jean Series. SECOND Row: Geraldine Kellmann, Norma Carpenter, Betty Wesley, Julie Ann Wentland, Ann Lou Horn, Ruth hry, Ruth Bodamer, Ila Mae Kimble, Betty Lou Borman, Ruth Yarnell, Patty Mitchell, Mary Ellen Korpita. Third Row: Joe Pollock, Arlen Mohler, Bob Cummings, Douglas Weitbrock, Roy Merrill, Jack Griffin, Jack Purcell, Robert Springer, Tom Mital, David Howerton, Robert Appleton, Ed Vereb. Fourth Row: Esther Peterson, Betty Slingsby, Joyce Mandly, Alice Lanham, Eileen McGee, Jeanne Davies, Dorothy Magnuson, Bernice Herr, Wilma Egbert, Inga Steinhaus, Tresa Eich, Josephine Half man. Fifth Row: Marguerite Burris, Ruth Wininger, Barbara William- son Ida McDonald, Joyce Anderson, Evelyn Piske, Barbara Popp, Vir- ginia Ferrell, Marianna O’Brien, Norma Barber, Yvonne Davis, Florence Homeier. Sixth Row: Lawrence Grundler, Howard Wojahn, Richard SpiiofT, James Monninger, Jack Lahaie, Charles Thompson, Paul Bennington, Robert Sullivan, John Johnson, Chester Maihofer, Robert Stoltz, Bill 1 ur- cell, Lester Luebcke. Absent: George Brewer, Barbara DeFoor It is hereby predicted that these sophomores, the class of ’48, shall prosper along the path of the Milky Way under the guidance of their future leaders and will be a valuable asset to M. H. S. 23 - F reshmen Seated: Mr. Browning, Michael Senko, Robert Reichanadter, Robert Kraft, Diego Perez, Joyce Neff, Mrs. Irene Collins. First Rows Yvonne Miller, Joyce Hancock, Elizabeth Eurit, Max Leffert, Andrew Mital, Charles Wingas, Howard Weiler, Robert Wilson, Samuel Reed, Shirley Powell, Beatrice DeFoor, Patricia Blaze. Second Row : Bonnie Sullivan, Clarice Cook, Caroline Hockett, Bev- erly Davis, Donna Lou Henrichs, Elaine Johnson, Mary Woodland. Norma Davis, Margaret Jacobus, Betty Henderson, Charlotte Gray, Barbara Weidman, Bertha Yaros. Third Row: Virginia Baldner, Bernice Novak, Lilian Burris, Caro- line Erwin, Dorothy Moreland, Donna Williamson, Katherine Halfman, Ruth Adler, Dorothy McGovern, Marilyn Neiner, Wanda Woodland, Pa- tricia Knoop, Phyllis Knoop. Fourth Row: Phyllis Borman, Judy Gadness, Carolyne Lenon, Reva June Fellows, Shirley Clark, Joan McDonald, Nancy Hatten. Roleen Clark, Delores Nearing, Marilyn Danielson, Coriinne MacLaverty, Virginia Franko, Judy Greek. First Row : Lonza Schwall, Harold Roy, Ralph Wood, Berdette Homier, Albert Borman, Jim Junkne ' vich, Donald Johnson, Calvin Prott, Bert Bush, Melvin Marshall, Jack Wall, Ray Clements, Charles Harding. Sixth Row: Jason Merrill, Eugene Bargfeldt, Donald Conner, John Shuttleworth, Gerald Wise, Ray Giacomini, Henry Mikulich, David John- ston, Ova Bryant, Jerry O ' Brien, Vernon Wichman, Robert McCay, For- est Welches. Absent: Angeline Rotajec It is hereby predicted that these up and coming freshmen, class of ’49, will ably follow the Sophomores along the path of the Milky Way and go down in the records of M. H. S. to be remembered forever. - 21 - September October November December 28 January MILKY WAY Calendar 1945 1946 7 School begins! 18 SSS Get-Acquainted Party 21 Freshman Initiation 26 SSS Initiation State Poet Laureate, E. A. Richardson, Speaks. 28 Tri Ep Get-Acquainted Party 2 Movie. As You Like It” 3 GAA Initiation 10 Tri Ep Initiation 12 Seniors have pictures taken 13 Sunshine Convention 19 Senior Dance, ‘‘Treasure Chest” 2 Sophomore Dance 9 Edison of Gary game — here. Dance by juniors 16 Crown Point game — here. Dance by SSS. 21 Junior Play, “Cash and Carrie” Dr. Davis of Purdue talks to students. 22 Thanksgiving 28 Chesterton game — there 30 Griffith game — there 3 Chorus sings at Central Christian Church 6 Roosevelt game — here. Dance by seniors 7 East Gary game — there 11 Seniors go to East Chicago for clinic on state government; in- terview Governor. 12 Methodist Church play, “Her Step Husband” 13 Mr. Cover, referree, addresses students. Captain A. M. Halvorsen, Army Chaplain, appears before the student body. 14 Seniors receive their pictures! OH! BOY Portage game — there 17 Movie, “Jesus of Nazareth” 18 Sunshine Society goes caroling. Goodfellow chorus sings here. 19 Christmas program. 22 CHRISTMAS VACATION BEGINS! 29 Holiday Tournament at Crown Point 7 Back to school again! ! 9 Wirt game — there - 25 - 11 12 15 18 22 25 31 February 1 4 6 8 10 13 15 16 18 21 21-23 26 3 8 9 13 14 15 22 29 2 6 12 19 26 May 3 17 19 23 24 March April Edison game — there Junior High Tourney Hobart game — here “Five down and four to go” — end of semester Dyer game — here. Dance by seniors Lowell game — here Student Council meeting and chile supper Crown Point game — there Hi-Y Initiation Hebron game — here. Dance by seniors Annual staff goes to Momence East Gary game — here. Dance by juniors Economics class attends court trial and visits County Jail at Crown Point. Wheeler game — here Movie, “Abe Lincoln in Illinois” Lowell game — there. What a night !!! ! Wirt game — here. Dance by sophomores. Seniors’ Valentine Dance Council meeting at Hammond High Crown Point entertains at MHS with band program. Our last pep session. Sectionals at Hammond Civic Center. Seniors’ Skating Party. Seniors are measured for caps and gowns. Merrillville entertains at Crown Point. Student Council sponsors bake sale. Movie, “Swing that Cheer.” Freshman Party St. Patrick’s Day Dance. PTA Carnival. Co-ed Calamity Dance Senior’s Skating Party State SSS Convention Girls’ Conference at Froebel Junior Dance, “Tropical Cruise” Good Friday GAA Sadie Hawkins’ Dance. Junior-Senior Prom Seniors last day of school. Yeaaaaaaaaaa!!! Baccalaureate Commencement Last day of the 1945-46 school year. ACTIVITY DIVISION NORTH STAR SSuden! Council On each Wednesday of the past school year, the president of the stu- dent body, the four class presidents, club presidents, and editors met with the faculty representative, Mr. Claude V. York, to discuss the activities and social problems of the school. In May of 1945 the student body elected Robert Lauer as its presi- dent. The remaining council officers, vice-president, Betty Lou Huelster, secretary, Donna Marie Blade, and treasurer, Richard Kraft, were elected by the members at the first meeting. Most of the effort of the year 1945-46 was spent toward attaining the goal of the year, a new stage curtain. To achieve funds for this purpose various activities were sponsored by the student council. A community- wide bake sale was held on March 9. On March 15 a St. Patrick’s Day Dance was given to bring a bit of fun for young and old. Day and even- ing movies were presented and also an athletic exhibition for the public. In addition to the money raising projects there was an exchange of ac- tivity programs with Crown Point High School. LITTLE DIPPER Mirror Staff The 1945-46 staff of the Mirror, the semi-monthly publication of Merrillville High School, with the capable guidance of the sponsor, Miss Helen Knoche, used its earnest ecorts to present to the student body and interested friends a school paper worthy of their esteem. Copies of the paper were sent to former students now in service and were exchanged with surrounding schools. THE CROWN Prom On the night of May 3 the moon shone over the Marquette Pavilion where the prom, sponsored by the Junior class, was being held. The theme was “Moonlight Mood’’ and the music was furnished by Jeny Mal- ing and his band. NORTH STAR Student Council Seated Around Table: Frances Kazimer, Eddy Benoit, Frances Shipley, Betty Lou Huelster, Donna Marie Blaze, Bob Lauer, Mr. York, Richard Kraft, Marilyn Erickson, Barbara Conner. Seated in Background: Norbert Saager, Bob Kraft, Jim Ayers, and Bob Thomas. LITTLE DIPPER Mirror Stall First Row : Margaret Niles, Laura Yaros, Dora Mae Davis, Gary Thompson, Betty Lou Huelster, Frances Shipley, Mary Ellen Griffin, Miss Knoche, Jean Marie York, Leona Hogan, Lois Foust, Marilyn Erickson. SECOND Row : Mildred Weiler, Delores Thomas, Margaret Engstrom, Evelyn Doepping, LaVerne Lennertz, Charlotte Drossos, Barbara Conner, Jean Fisher, Dorothy Jenkins, John Hoffmeister, Norma Harms, Frances Kazimer, Dorothy Borman, Shirley Ready, Donna Marie Blaze. Third Row : Janet Lines, Don Tonagel, Fred Schilling, Tom Trusha, Paul Kloth, Rosalie Fleck, Shirley Davids, LeWannus Schwall, Jim Mc- Govern, Richard Kraft, Bill Franko, Audrey Stocker. THE CROWN Prom LaVem Burkhart, Peggy Jenkins, Eddy Benoit, Pat Foust, Jack Woodland, Londie Berger, J. B. Rice, Anna Marie Strussa. - 28 - SEVEi! SISTERS Sunshine Society During the year 1945-1946 the girls of the Merrillville chapter of the Sunshine Society completed many worth-while projects. A Get-Acquainted Party and the formal initiation were held at the beginning of the school year. Ideal Ladies and Sunshine Pals were chosen by each girl in the club. The girls also entertained their mothers at a Mother and Daughter Tea. The Merrillville Sunshine Society played host this year at the annuaj, Sunshine Convention on October 13, 1945 at which the chapters in District V were entertained. The officers for the year were: Frances Kazimer, president; Lois Mitchell, vice-president; Betty Lou Huelster, secretary; Carole Tonagel, treasurer; Eleanor Tiemann, reporter; and Mrs. Dorothy Carlton, spon- sor. ORION F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is an organization which has grown considerably in the past year, under the able guidance o f Mr. Loren Car- rier. Its works have been varied and widely distributed. The organiza- tion has also won many trophies during the year for its different dis- plays of talent and workmanship. - 29 - s. s. s. First Row: Eleanor Tieman, Carole Tonagel, Betty Lou Huelster Frances Kazimer, Lois Mitchell, Jean Marie York, Mrs. Carlton. Second Row : Mary Ellen Griffin, Barbara Conner, Dorothy Borman, Delores Thomas, Donna Marie Blaze, Margaret Niles, Laura Yaros. Third Row : Marilyn Erickson, LaVerne Lennertz, Evelyn Doepping Janet Lines, Margaret Engstrom, Norma Harms, Lois Foust, Leona Hogan. FOURTH Row: Shirley Ready, Mary Jane Miller, Frances Shipley, Audrey Stocker, Mary Reed, LeWannus Schwall, Rosalie Fleck, Shirley Davids, Joan Johnson. First Row: Martha Jo Lester,June Bowers, Pat Blaze, Ruth Yarnell, Betty Wesley, Julie Ann Wentland, Betty Lou Borman, Donna Lou Hen- richs. Seecond Row : Marjorie Hoeppner, Rose Marie Coffman, Georgiana Coxaciu, Joyce Mandly, Patricia Knoop, Adele Homeier, Noreen Ready, Charlotte Gernenz. Third Row: Dorothy Magnuson, Delores Nearing, Roleen Clark, Esther Klassen, Marianna O’Brien, Shirley Clark, Phyllis Knoop, Alice Lanham. Fourth Row: Barbara Williamson, Ida McDonald, Joyce Anderson, Antionette Klassen, Pat Foust, Evelyn Piske, Barbara Mae Popp, Marlene Kros, Florence Homeier. ORION F. F. A. Seated: Bob Cummings, Lester Luebcke, Norbert Saager, Lawrence Grundler, Jack Dick, Mr. Carrier. Standing: Gilbert Franz, Tom Mital, A1 Smith, Bill Cummings. Virgil Kaiser, Burdette Homeier, Andrew Mital. - so - AN9EBMEDA G. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association is a national organization for all girls who are interested in participation in sports. This year the Merrillville G. A. A. prospered under the sponsorship of Mrs. Leah Lester and the able leadership of Barbara Conner. Her associates were Pat Foust, vice-president; Dorothy Borman, secretary; Delores Thomas, treasurer; and Margaret Niles, reporter. On October 3, 1945, the following girls were initiated: Virginia Baldner, Patricia Blaze, Lillian Burris, Marilyn Danielson, Beverly Davis, Norma Davis, Beatrice DeFoor, Judy Gadness, Joyce Hancock, Betty Henderson, Carolyne Lenon, Corinne MacLaverty, Dorothy McGovern, Delores Nearing, Joyce Neff, Marilyn Neiner, Bernice Novak, Shirley Powell, Barbara Weidman, Bertha Yaros, and Connie Reed. Following the initiation, the girls w r ere entertained on a hay ride. Ping pong, dancing, baseball, bowling, hiking, basketball, swimming, skating, and volleyball managers took care of their respective sports dur- ing the entire school year. Pins were received by the girls who earned the required number of po nts. The following senior girls received letters and numerals: Dorthy Borman, Barbara Conner, Shirley Davids, Dora Mae Davis, Charlotte Drossos, Marilyn Erickson, Rosalie Fleck, Leona Hogan, Margaret Niles, LeWannus Schwall, Frances Shipley, Vivian Stokes, Delores Thomas, Laura Yaros, Jean Marie York. - 31 - ANDROMEDA G. A. A. son, Baita i,M™ ' R ie Fl k M ' U «“ Yaros ' Mi,rilyn E ™k- Donna Marie Blaze ' Mary ,ane Miller ’ Lou Borman, me £V � Dvais ’ c °- Thomas, Pat Foust, Lillian Amitage, Shirley bS 7 DC ' ° reS NewcoX Siam ' s cJSSiXlST ' Hen ' ' Pricsi a Davis, Charlotte Drosses, Dorothy Chentnik, kJXfltX? D ° n ‘ Foust, “jhan Marie ' Ymd LaVern ° elorcs t Ch ;“ do ’ Marge S “«ll, Lois Hancock Henriptta w«v n , , A n Elch Vjrtf,n,a Baldner, Joyce Hoekett, Betty Headed y e ' C ° rinn i MacUvcrt Carolyn Fourth Row: Bertha Yams, Ruth Winninger, Ida McDonald Tov™ Anderson Bernice Herr, Norma Carpenter, Wilma Egbert Bettv Slinw by, Inga Steinhaus, Eileen Magee. ’ B tty S nKS - 32 - PERSEUS Hi-Y The Hi-Y officers for 1945-46 were Jim Ayers, president; Stanley Rigby, vice-president ; Gary Thompson, secretary ; Richard Kraft, t reasu- urer; Donald Tonagel, sargent-at-arms ; Robert Lauer, chaplain. In January fifteen new members were initiated to bring the member- ship to twenty-three. Mr. Robert Browning was the sponsor. The treas- ury was increased by selling popcorn and ice cream at basketball games. A play “High Brown Breach of Promise,” was presented at the P. T. A. Carnival by the Hi-Y. CASSIOPEIA, Queen of Ethiopia Tri Ep The Tri Epsilon club is composed of junor and senior girls who have majored in home economics. The club motto is ' Excelsior,” and the col- ors are blue and white. The special events of the year were a gct-acquainted party, a formal initiation, Christmas party, mother and daughter tea, style show, and senior banquet. 1 The sponsors were Miss Margaret Brennan, and Mrs. Sally Harper. The officers were: Betty Lou Huelster, president; Frances Kazimer, vice- president; Margaret Niles, secretary; Lois Foust, corresponding secre- tary; Shirley MacLaverty, treasurer; and Joyce Neiner, reporter. NORTHERN CROSS Junior Red Cross The 1945-46 officers were : Donna Marie Blaze, president ; Bob Lauer, vice-president; Pat Foust, secretary; Ed Yerga, treasurer; and Mrs. Leah Lester, sponsor. The various work activities were making of stocking dolls, holiday favors, scrap books, joke books, and collectng old clothes for the National Drive. The one social event was a “Co-ed Calamity” dance. 33 PERSEUS Hi-Y Seated : Don Tonagel, Fred Schilling, Bob Lauer, Stanley Rigby, Jim Ayers, Gary Thompson, Richard Kraft, Mr. Browning. Standing: Eddie Benoit, Ronald Henrichs, Jack Woodland, Norbert Saager, Ronald Hayes, Wayne Johnson, Paul Kloth, Eddie Yerga, J. B. Rice, LaVern Burkhart, Bob Wilkins, Gilbert Franz, Richard Adler, Nick Cochran, Mike Vereb, Bill Franko, John Hoffmeister. CASSIOPEIA, Oueen oi Efhioria Tri Ep Seated: Mrs. Harper, Joyce Neiner, Shirley MacLaverty, Frances Kazimer, Betty Lou Huelster, Lois Foust, Margraaret Niles, Miss Brennan Standing: Ellen O’Brien, Laura Yaros, Pat Saager, Louise Alex- ander, Evelyn Doepping, Delores Thomas, Jean Marie York, Donna Marie Blaze, Shirley Ready, Shirley Smith, Norma Harms, Marilyn Erickson, Janet Lines, Esther Davis, Marge Stockwell, Rose Marie Coffman. NORTHERN CROSS Junior Red Cross Seated: Eddie Yerga Donna Blaze, Bob Lauer, Patsy Foust, Mrs. Lester. _ First row: Frances Kazimer, Yvonne Miller, Betty Lou Huelster, Barbara Conner, Delores Thomas, Esther Peterson, Bertha Yaros, Marilyn Wood, Martha Jo Lester. Second Row : Betty Wesley, Joyce Hancock, Donna Henrichs, Mari- lyn Erickson, Dorothy Borman, Norma Harms, Ruth Yamell, Mai-y Ellen Griffin, Beatrice DeFoor, Patricia Blaze. Third Row : LaVeme Lennertz, Evelyn Doepping, Margaret Eng- stromstrom, Barbara Popp, Inga Steinhaus, Judy Gadness, Betty Slings- by, Janet Lines, Dorothy Magnuson, Patty Mitchell. Fourth Row: Jean Marie York, Audrey Stocker, John Hoffmeister, David Howerton, Bob Thomas, Chester Maihofer, How ' ard Wojahn, Le- Wannus Schwall, Frances Shipley, Shirley Ready. - 34 - LYRA Music Our school has had an unbelievable amount of talent, which was quite evident by the num- ber of students enrolled in the band and cho- rus. Both groups were under the direction of Mr. Hilmer E. Jacobson, whose personality and superb musicianship added to the interest of the course and the success of performance. Chorus: With an enrollment of approxi- mately fifty students, the chorus of 1945-46 consider the year very profitable. They ap- peared in many programs in Gary, Crown Point and Hobart with a repertoire of modern tone poems, religious and novelty numbers. Thev were entered in the state music contest at Val- paraiso. Band : The Band Boosters of this year in- deed boosted the morale of both band members and students. They sponsored a “Tag Day” to raise funds to finance the buying of uniforms for the band. The band first displayed these uniforms in their joint concert with the chorus. - 89 LYRA Chorus . First Row: Mr. Jacobson, Margaret Smith, Marilyn Wood, Martha Jq Lester, Laura Yaros, Norma Carpenter, Donna Marie Blaze, Margaret Niles, Dorothy Chentnik, Jayne Smith Second Row: Shirley MacLaverty, Lillian Burris, Esther Peterson, Betty Slingsby, Charlotte Gernenz, Carolyn Hockett, Ellen O’Brien, Bertha Yaros, Lillian Armitage, Evelyn Herr Third Row : Lottie Kleinsorge, Joyce Mandly, Londie Berger, La- Veme Lennertz, Alice Lanham, Inga Steinhaus, Dorothy Magnuson, Joan Johnson, Beverly Davis, Pat Foust, Elaine Johnson FOURTH Row : Jean Marie York, Yvonne Davis, Ruth Wininger, Eileen Magee, Evelyn Piske, Carole Tonagel, Marilyn Danielson, Virginia Ferrell, Bernice Herr, Wilma Egbert, Noreen Ready Fifth Row : Jack Lahaie, Jerry O’Brien, Chester Maihofer, LaVern Burkhart, Stanley Rigby, Jack Woodland, Wayne Johnson, Fred Titley, John Johnson, Bob Harrigan sr , i ‘“ v ( 0 Band First Row : Mr. Jacobson, Calvin Prott, Robert McCay, John John- son, Robert Lauer, Phyllis Knoop, Richard Newman Second Row: Betty Forester, Albert Lockwood, Patricia Knoop, Richard Spiroff, Dorothy Magnuson, John Snyder, Patty Shearer Third Row: Jimmy Spurr, Joe Pollock, LaVern Burkhart, Wayne Johnson, Darrel Lauer, Tom Hoffmeister, Fred Smith Fourth Row: Patty Mitchell, Mike Senko, Joe Titley, Ralph White, Bob Harrigan, j ois Mitchell, Danny Molchan FIFTH Row : Jean Marie York, Stanley Rigby, Henry Mikulich, Fred Titley, Arthur Hollingshead, Nolan Temple -• 36 - HERCULES Sports Merrillville’s baseball team had one of its better seasons this year. We lost our chance to represent Lake County in the Lake-Porter Confer- ence by losing our final game of the season to Dyer. Our team started out the season by playing Dyer. This was a prac- tice game and ended in a 2 to 2 tie. The other games turned out as fol- lows: Merrillville 2 Hebron 3 Merrillville _11 East Gary 5 Merrillville 8 Boone Grove 3 Merrillville 13 Wheeler 0 Merrillville 2 East Gary 0 Merrillville .... 3 Dyer 1 We hope they will have as successful a season as they did in the fall. Some games with the larger Gary schools have been scheduled. The track season had not yet started when this annual went to press. However, some of the “stars” from last year’s team are back ; so a rather good season is expected. The sports season of ’45-46 in Merrillville High School has been very successful in both fall baseball and basketball. The basketball team which had eight seniors who will leave this year, had a good record of 14 wins and 8 losses. Two of our losses were at the hands of Gary Edison. Other losses were issues from Wilt, Griffith. Portage, Crown Point; Lowell in the Crown Point tournament; and Ham- mond Tech in the state sectionals. During the season Merrillville ac- quired double wins from Crown Point, Hobart, Lowell, and East Gary. Single wins were from Chesterton, Hebron, Wheeler, Wirt, Roosevelt, and Dyer. While you ' re reminiscing. Remember when? . . . We lost our first game to Edison by one point? . . . Our Pirates beat Crown Point in an overtime? . . . We journeyed to Chesterton and won 46 to 27? . . . We lost number two to Griffith, 34 to 22? . . . Collins was high point man with 12 points in our win over Roose- velt, 37 to 33? . . . Schilling led our scoring column with 15 points in the East Gary game? . . . Our Pirates lost to Portage with Purcell as our leading scorer? . . . We beat Hobart in the first game of the Holiday Tourney? . . . We lost the second game of the tournament to Lowell with Collins playing his best game? . . . Our Pirates beat Wirt on their floor, 41 to 39? . . . Edison handed another setback to the Pirates? . . . We won number two from Hobart with Johnson taking Kloth’s place? . . . McGovern played his first game after returning from the Merchant Marines and we beat Dyer? . . . Schilling and McGovern lead our scoring as we took revenge on Lowell for the tournament? . . . Our Pirates lost to Crown Point in an overtime on their floor? , . . We beat Hebron with every player on our team making at least one point? . . . Schilling scored 25 points as we submerged East Gary? . . . We beat Wheeler with Schilling hitting for 29 points? . . . Our Pirates skidded to Lowell and inched home with a victory to sleep in the gym over night? . . . Wirt got revenge on us by handing us our seventh defeat? . . . We trounced Crown Point in the first game of the sectionals? . . . Hammond Tech handed us our eighth and final defeat as they elim- inated us from the sectionals? 38 Varsity Edison 27 Merrillville 26 Merrillville 35 Crown Point 29 Merrillville 46 Chesterton 27 Griffith 34 Merrillville 22 Merrillville 37 Roosevelt 33 Merrillville 46 East Gary 31 Portage 28 Merrillville 23 Merrillville 41 Wirt 39 Edison 69 Merrillville 32 Merrillville 54 Hobart 44 Merrillville 47 Dyer 32 Merrillville 47 Lowell 32 Crown Point 40 Merrillville 38 Merrillville 61 Hebron 25 Merrillville 62 East Gary 35 Merrillville 76 Wheeler 38 Merrillville 58 Lowell 39 Wirt 56 Merrillville 25 Reserves f Edison 23 Merrillville 19 Merrillville 30 Crown Point 18 Merrillville 43 Chesterton 21 Griffith 22 Merrillville 21 Merrillville 26 Roosevelt 22 East Gary 30 Merrillville 26 Merrillville 17 Portage 16 Edison 25 Merrillville 24 Merrillville 27 Wirt 25 Hobart 26 Merrillville 20 Merrillville 80 Dyer 10 Merrillville 25 Lowell 12 Merrillville 31 Crown Point 25 Merrillville 27 Hebron 13 Merrillville 30 East Gary 9 Merrillville 23 Lowell 10 Merrillville 37 Wheeler 11 Merrillville 27 Wirt 22 Holiday Tournament Merrillville 41 Hobart 39 Lowell 38 Merrillville 34 Sectionals Merrillville 51 Crown Point 38 Hammond Tech 56 Merrillville 81 - 39 - Varsity First Row: Coach Engelhart, J. B. Rice, Fred Schilling, Jim Mc- Govern, Paul Kloth, Bill Purcell, Jerry Collins. Second Row : LaVern Burkhart, Tom Trusha, Jim Ayers, Ronald Hayes, Don Tonagel, Ronald Henrichs, Joe Katrenics, Manager. Cheerleaders Barbara Conner, Eddie Benoit, Dorothy Borman Reserves First Row : Melvin Marshall, Arlen Mohler, Bob Kraft, David John- ston, Bob Thomas, Jack Purcell. Second Row : Jack Wall, David Howerton, Bob Reichonadter, Chester Mainhofer, Jason Merrill, James Monninger, Burdette Homeier, Coach Englehart. Track Standing: Stanley Rigby, David Johnston, Howard Wojahn, Diego Perez, Bill Purcell, Jim Juknevich, Jack Griffin, Jack Woodland, Chester Maihofer, Tom Trusha, David Howerton, Bill Nolen, Ed Benoit, Nick Cochran, Bud Bullock, Coach Englehart. Kneeling: Joe Katrenics, Ronnie Henrichs, Jerry Collins, Fred Schilling, Jim Ayers, Bob Wilkins, Richard Adler, Fred Titley. Baseball Standing: Coach Englehart, Joe Katrenics, Bob Wilkins, Bill Pur- cell, J. B. Rice, Jim Ayers, Jerry Collins, Fred Schilling. Kneeling: Fred Titley, Art Hollingshead, Jack Wodland, Richard Adler, Ronnie Henrichs, Tom Trusha. Jr. High Standing: Bill Riddle, Francis Merrill, Dean Leake, Ed Jenkins, Don Butcher. Kneeling: Richard Masher, Robert Feiler, Danny Molchan, Bill Kimble, Eldon Powell, Roy Tanis. The freshman team brought home the championship trophy from the Invitational Tournament held here at Merrillville, which will be an annual affair from now on. The Junior high team won the championship trophy of the Calumet Township Tournament and tied for second in the Lake-Porter Conference. Nice going boys!! •u 0 © I AUTOGRAPHS