Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1955 volume:

Presented by Class of 1955 Merrillville High School Merrillville Table of Contents Faculty. Seniors. Underclassmen Clubs. Music. Sports. Activities. . . . Mr. Edgar Miller Principal Mr. Miller, our very capable principal, has been at M. H. S. for the past 18 years with the exception of four years. Two of his four-year absence from Merrillville were spent teach¬ ing at Hobart school, and the other two were spent as a supervisor at the National Tube Company. He received his B. S. degree from Central Normal and his Master ' s degree from Indiana University. During the summer months you are likely to find Mr. Miller in his garden, for gardening is his favorite hobby. Providing a well-rounded educational pro¬ gram for the youth of the community is his chief concern. We, the graduating class of 1955, wish to thank Mr. Miller for all his help and guidance he has given us during our years at Merrill¬ ville . MR. JOHN LISMAN Grade School Principal MR. ROBERT BRANNOCK Supt. of Schools MR. HENRY FIELER Trustee ■ 5 MRS. ELLEN FRAZURE School Secretary MRS. HELEN HAYDEN School Treasurer MRS. MILDRED MEYER School Nurse JOHN BEASLEY English and Speech Earlham, B.A. University of Denver ALEX BEGROW1CZ Dean of Boys Mathematics Ball State Teachers College, B.A, Indiana University Purdue University ROBBIE BOTHWELL English Valpo University, B.A. GRACE BOVARD Business Education Indiana University, B.S., M.B.A. JAMES BOVARD Social Studies Indiana University, B.S., M.S. Butler University 8 IRENE COLLINS Dean of Girls Latin and Mathematics Valpo University, B.S., M.S. Indiana University University of Wisconsin RICHARD DEMAREE History and Football Coach Northwestern University, B.S. Purdue University Indiana University Akron, Ohio University EDWARD ENGLEHART Physical Education Basketball and Baseball Coach Central Normal College, B.S. Indiana University, M.S. .. axM J — DOROTHY HOBBS Physical Education and Science Seattle Pacific College, B.A. University of Washington, M.A. American Gymnastics Union Normal College JAMES HOLDERMAN Art Ball State Teachers College, B.S.E. Ohio State FRANK MELTZER Instrumental Music Canterbury College, B.S. Ball State Teachers College FRANK PRUITT Mathematics and Science Indiana University, B.A., M.A. University of Illinois University of Louisville University of Missouri JEROULD REINHART Music Indiana University, B.M.E. CLYDE MOTTS Science Manchester College, B.A. Ball State Teachers College, M.A. Indiana University WILMA RACOSKY Home Economics • Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. RALPH REISEN Librarian Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana University University of Chicago 10 STANLEY SEM0KA1TIS Industrial Arts Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. Western Michigan College of Education ALEANA THOMAS Home Economics Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. RICHARD STUART Agriculture Purdue University School of Agriculture, B.S., M.S. FLORENCE WHEELER English and Spanish University of Chicago, Ph.B., M.A. VELVEN WOOLDRIDGE Industrial Arts Southern Illinois University, B.S. Indiana University Purdue University JOYCE WORKMAN English and Journalism Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. 11 Barbara Bilous The first tragedy to befall our class occurred on a bleak March night in 1952. It was the death of a beloved classmate, Barbara Jean Bilous. It is true that Baroara had been critically ill for three months from the incurable disease, dropsy, but her death still came as a terrible shock to her friends. Barbara was a lively girl with many ambitions. Despite her illness, she still made valiant plans for the future, but her future was to be very short. It was not to bring to reality her dreams; only hospital beds, medicine .... However, there were bright spots during her illness--visits, flowers, letters, cards from classmates, friends, and relatives. Although Barbara is not walking through our halls anymore, she is still present in the hearts of all of us whom she has left behind. 7 t ' Tft n iitUK Yvonne Aubuchon As the final strains of the Commencement Pro¬ cessional echo through the gymnasium this year, the memory of Yvonne Aubuchon is in the heart of every senior. Yvonne died of polio during her junior year, after lying motionless in an iron lung and bed for more than a year. But there still remains memories: the memory of an energetic girl playing basketball; the memory of a girl cheering madly at football games; the memory of a good sport who never turned down a dare; and finally, the memory of a fine classmate. Yes, Yvonne was an all-round, fun-loving Ameri¬ can teen-ager. Those of us who knew her will never forget her, and those of us who never met her have missed know¬ ing a swell girl. 12 s E I I 0 I! S NANCY APPLETON Those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves.” CHARLES ASHTON He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” JIM BACKE A nice, shy guy is he.” ' ZVexe 7 ' tyou.... PAT BANSER She lives in light; not shadow.” RONNIE BARBERCHECK Without sweat and labor no work is brought to perfection.” LUELLA BARDWgLL Quiet, shy, but a real friend to know.” 14 DELBERT BATEMAN It is by working that we become workmen.” PEGGY BERR1ER She is a free woman whom the truth makes free.” DAVID BLACK Never worry worry, ' til worry worries you.” TKewUtevteCe BETH BURTON Almost everything that is great has been done by youth.” JERRY CHENTNIK ”He sings and his song is heard.” 15 JUDY CLARK ”A cute girl is she, so dainty and small.” ► v k % m j TERESA COCHRAN Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” ARLAN COLE ’If only one could match his strength with every inch of his long length.” SUE COOL ’She is gentle, kind, and fair. Ti e re ‘Pcvifrle s4 td 0 2(S6ite.... JAMES COSTER Not tall in stature but mighty in deed is he. BOB COVACIU ’He who has strength for any task.” BILL CRAIG ’A wiseman knows everything; a shrewd man everybody.” JOANN DAVIDS And if by chance that it is a success, we owe it to her, we must confess. JUANITA DAVIS Good things come in small packages. BRUCE DEPEW A nice personality, full of vital¬ ity. w JPCensttClvtile .... CORA LIE DEVRIES Her fairness was a joy to be¬ hold. JOE DOUTHETT JACK ELKINS Heliveth long who livethwell. ‘’Be noble in every thought and in deed. 17 WARREN ENGSTROM PHILLIP FISHER He was a mild young guy, and He is surely built for speed. cherished much. JILL FRANK A favorite of all for sweetness and grace, for she is the girl with the bright smiling face. Ti e ' (l Sac6 tyou 7 Stand. ... RONALD FRANKOVICH He is truly happy who can make others happy. NANCY FRAZURE Her ways are ways of pleasant¬ ness, and all her paths are peace. WANDA FROGGE Excellent things re rare. x .f ' t 18 JAMES GILDERSLEEVE “Happiness lies first of all in health. LARRY GOLKOWSKI GERALDINE GRIFFIN Character must be kept bright A cheery little spirit, I know. as well as clean.” T e %c 76e 7 £tutcC..... DAVID GUST ’’Let me have audience for a word or two.” JULIE ANN HARLOW ’’She goes all so softly on her way.” DONNA HICKMAN ”A touch of humor and a big smile often prove to be her style.” 19 CAROL HUNTER If silence is golden, then I don ' t want to be rich. SHIRLEY HURLBURT A girl who has so many willful ways. JEANNINE JEVICKS Life without misc hief is not life at all. NANCY JENKINS She smiles and smiles and never sighs. JOYCE JOHNSON Harmony, with every grace, plays in the fair proportions of her face. DONALD JONES He greets you with a smile from friendly eyes. 20 CURTIS KILLION ’’Tall and fair with crew cut hair, ever ready to take a dare. CLAUDE KLINGAMAN ' The man that blushes is not quite a brute. TOM KOKIN DA A wise man turns chance into fortune. TttewulloMe ‘rtytyA ttcUlf 21 MARY LAWRENCE She who loves music enjoys life. DON LEC1K Nothing is impossible to a will¬ ing mind. ARLETHA LEGGITT Modesty is the grace of the soul. Sa Pact Tift zlt . DICK LEHMAN A true believer in the team, he helped to keep them on the beam. DON LOLLIS As having nothing and yet pos¬ sessing all things. PAT LEWIS She brings such gay and shiny things to pass. 22 SALLY LUEBCKE Her ways are as gentle as a breeze. MALCOLM LUNSFORD He was handsome, kind, and gentle. TftewulCviCCe JEANETTE MANDLEY She brings such gay shining things to pass. SHARON MARSHALL Her long black hair has quite a shine, and to us all she ' s mighty fine. 23 APRIL MAIHOFER Her blue eyes shine with heav¬ enly light. TOM MAYER With an honest friend and merry song. MARLENE MELAT So tall she is and slender, and so fair. KENNY METCALF Men of few words are wise men. LARRY NEMETH He made a thousand friends, yes, and kept them, too. TVe %e S zc£t up tyou s4tl.... WILLIAM NICHOLS Mischief is a part of him. RAYMOND NILES NANCY PETERSON Hewent and he was gay to go. She was indeed kind, all the world knows that. 24 JERRY PIERCE ’’Greatness and goodness are not means, but ends! Hath he not always treasures, always friend s. M DICK POLING A combination hard to beat: a scholar, friend, and athlete. STEVE RATAJEC ”He puts his heart into playing the game.” SHIRLEY RAZUS Her heart is always doing lovely things. ” 25 MARY PRICE ’’She who ascends to mountain tops shall find.” s RICHARD SADLER A witty comrade at your side.” PEGGY SEVERANCE She is a fool who cannot be angry; but she is a wisewoman who will not. JOYCE SHANNON She dresses, aye, so clean and neat. J A MARGARET SHEETS Success, remember, is the re¬ ward of toil. Ouft 7ecutt ) i peutte ‘Piotectivi. . .. JUDY SHOWALTERBAUGH Merry as the day is long. TOM SOKOL Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it. DAVID STOLTZ Good humor is g 9 odne$s and wealth combined. BERT STRINGHAM Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.” KERM1TA THOMPSON Good work makes beautiful things, and good work lasts.” MARIANN VEREB She quietly steals your heart away. ' ptvi 70c . . . . MARILYN WIELGUS A studious and winsome lass, always was at the top of the class. BETH WILBURN Redhair. . .humorous . . . nice to know. BARBARA YESTER Her eyes are deepest wells of hidden thought.” 27 RALPH JEFFERY RICHARD JEFFERY 4 l ccto y 0 ?vi Tfou . RICHARD YURKO His eyes are bright, and all the world is gay. M NOT PICTURED ALBERT DE YOUNG RALPH HALFMAN BILL HENDERSON ANDY PAVLOV ROBERT JEFFERY When man to man shall be a friend and brother. ROW Is Andy Pavlov, Secretary; Beth Burton, Treasurer. ROW 2s Tom Kokinda, President; Bob Covaciu, Vice-President; Bill Nichols, Sergeant-at-arms. ROW 3: Mr. Bovard, Mr. Semokaitis, Mr. Demaree. TftewiMvMe ' rtyiy i. 06, 76o4e ' TTtettuvUe f As our senior year ended, we found ourselves thinking back over our four fun filled years at M.H.S. When we were green freshmen, we were lead by Bob Covaciu, President; Nancy Appleton, Vice-President; Patt Merritt, Secretary; Judy Showalterbaugh, Treasurer; and Melvin Greiner, Sergeant-at-arms. Our two main activities were our skating party and our Shamrock Shimmy dance. Then came our second year of high school when we chose black and gold as our class colors. This year Bert Stringham was head man, while Nancy Appleton, Vice-President; Warren Engstrom, Secretary; Sharon Marshall, Treasurer; and Margaret Sheets, Sergeant-at-arms were his able assistants. Again, we sponsored a dance with the theme Buttons and Bows. Grief was brought to the class by the passing away of our classmate, Barbara Bilious. As Juniors we found ourselves busily planning for the big event all Junior classes plan for, the Prom. We held our prom at the Croation Center, and the theme was Moonlight and Roses. Nancy Appleton and Steve Ratajec were crowned queen and king. Another big event of this year was the play, which was Books and Crooks. Our commanding officers this year were: Steve Ratajec, President; Tom Kokinda, Vice- President; Kenny Metcalf, Sec retar y; Richard Poling, Treasurer; Larry Nemeth, Sergeant-at-arms. Again grief hit our class as Yvonne Au- buchon was taken by the dreadful disease of polio. Our Senior year started with a bang as we presented Tish to a capacity crowd. We also sponsored a dance which was a big success. Plans for the baccalaureate and commencement exercises kept us busy, as did our Senior Trip. Leading us through this successful year were: Tom Kokinda, President; Bob Covaciu, Vice-President; Andy Pavlov, Secretary; Beth Burton, Treasurer; and Bill Nichols , Sergeant-at-arms. Memories? Oh yes, there are many of them! 29 0 ft onld 7 1 65 The year 1965 rolls along in full fashion and with world wide activities. As we board a train at the beginning of a world wide tour, we see the handsome conductor is none other than Bill Henderson. We arrive at the Chicago Airport and board the fast-flying passenger plane. Fasten your safety belts, says Donna Hickman, who is the stewardess. A minute later the airline hostess who is Barbara Yester boards the plane. Here comes Bob Covaciu, the well-known pilot. It seems like a fast trip, and here we are in Sunny California. We take a taxi, driven by a hacky named Delbert Bateman, and go sightseeing through beautiful Beverly Hills. There, on the hill, we see Actress Marlene Melat ' s beautiful mansion, so we decided to say hello. As we ring the bell, the door opens; and we are greeted by Tom Sokol, the sleepy butler who forgets to take our wraps. We spend a wonderful hour here and then driven by Marlene’s private chauffeur, Malcolm Lunsford, we go to a hotel in town. The manager, Don Jones, and his wife, the former Jill Frank, give us a comfortable room. Jim Coster, the bellhop carries our bags up, and we tip him generously. The next morning we arise early and goto the famous TV station to see Mams and Hams with the famous comedians Tom Mayer and Wild Bill Nichols who are rehearsing. Here comes the produce r, Arlan Cole, and the director, Shirley Razus. We stop a minute to read the reviews in the local paper. It is written by the famous journalist, LuElla Bardwell, who just finished her new book, THEY WENT THAT A WAY. Starring on Broadway in her own ballet and acrobatic troup is Mary Lou Lawrence. Arletha Leggittis planning to join the group soon. Let ' s read the headlines. Well, Judy Showalterbaugh has just married Prince Hoochy Koochy of Minetra. As we cross the street, we are almost hit by a car driven by stock car racer. Speedy Phil Fisher, who hits a tree. The ambulance is called by Beth Burton who owns the drug store on the corner. It arrives and two stretcher bearers jump out. Why, it’s Jerry Pierce and Rich Sadler, and the ambulance driver is Bruce DePew! At the hospital, nurse Marilyn Weilgus takes him to a room where Doctor April Mai- h ofer and her assistant, Rich Poling, prescribe an x-ray which x-ray technician, Julie Harlow, takes. He is found to be in perfect condition, and, in relief, we go to a well known restaurant owned by the Jeffery triplets, Richard, Robert and Ralph. Mary Price, the singing waitress, takes our order which is cooked by the chef Bert Stringham. We have tickets for the Boxing match tonight, which slates Big, bad, Bill (Bobo) Craig against Chucky (Little Guy) Ashton. The referee is Tom Kokinda. May the best one win. We board a ship that evening bound for Paris, France, and are greeted by Larry Nemeth, the Captain. Once settled in our cabin, we ring for the stewardess who is Peggy Severence. As we go out on deck, we hear the strains of Albert DeYoung and his Symphony Orchestra, and the singer is Pat Banser, who is also a traveling missionary. Dining at a nearby table is Andy Pavlov, who has reached the top in busi¬ ness. Man overboard. No, it ' s just Ron Frankovich the new Olympic Swimming Champion out for his daily swim. The days go quickly and we find ourselves on the shores of France. As we step off the ship, we receive a warm welcome from Mendes-France ' s successor, Curtis Killion. We find a comfortable room and go on a tour of Paris. Our first stop is at an exclusive dress shop. We arrive just in time to see the familiar smiling face of Beth Wilburn, wearing a creation designed by the foremost designers of the year, Joyce Shannon and Anna Kopscick. 30 Next we go to a sidewalk cafe, when all of a sudden a man and his girl companion run by, being followed by the police. We recognize them as Steve Ratajec and Sue Cool, now international bandits. Well, after this exciting day in France we are ready to journey on. Arriving at our destination, we find that something strange has been taking place. Jim Gildersleeve and Don Lecik, the famous scientists, have found a way to make clear fog. We also find that Pat Lewis is on a new London TV show, This Is Your Wife.” Jeannine Jevicks and Jeanette Mandly have found important positions as chief designers of Queen Elizabeth ' s clothes. It is now tea time and Prime Min¬ ister Warren Engstrom invites us to tea. Working on an English newspaper is Gerrie Griffin, who is as¬ sistant Editor to Don Lollis. Our time in England is soon up and we board a ship for Rome, Italy. Ambassador to Italy, Sally Luebcke.is just returning from the U.S. She tells us that our old classmate, Ken Metcalf, is now coach at old M.H.S. and Dick Lehman is assistant coach. Also teaching at M.H.S. is Wanda Frogge. One of our old classmates, Rich Yurko, is in jail for punching Larry Lape, now chief of police, in the nose. We finally come to Rome and there, we find Judy Clark taking coins out of the famed ’’Wishing Well. We go through the ruins of an ancient temple and there, we meet Ron Barbercheck and Ray Niles, the archaeologist, who are evacuating the ruins. We reminisce awhile then with fond adieus we go our way once more and are now headed to unfriendly territory, Russia. As we arrive at the iron curtain, we find Sharon Marshall making curtain rods for the iron curtain. Custom inspector Claude Klingaman finds our passports in order, and we are allowed to enter. As we ride through, we see Nancy Peterson riding in Molotov’s car. She is now his secretary. The Merrill- villians sure go far, don’t they? And there ' s David Stoltz. He ' s a bouncer at a Russian Nite-Club, and Jerry Chentnik is now the owner. We turn on our American radio while driving and hear Margaret Sheets playing her concert piano. Her fame is now far and wide. It seems like only yesterday she was cleaning Liberace ' s keys. Oh, David Black has just taken an expedition to the moon which was very successful. The following morning we are ready to leave for the U.S. We arrive at the island of Hawaii, which is now a state of the Union, for a short time. General Larry Golkowski of the U.S. Army stationed here, shows us the island. Lois Kros, Nancy Jenkins, and Carol Hunter are members of the U.S.O. troup to entertain servicemen. Acting as army nurse is Teresa Cochran, while Shirley Hurlburt, Coralie De¬ Vries, and Peggy Berrier are the only Wacs on the island. There ' s Nancy Frazure teaching the hula on her own studio, the beach. Assisting her is Mariann Vereb. We take a ship bound for New York with happiness in our hearts. As we see the Statue of Liberty, there are tears in our eyes. We remember when we were all back at M.H.S. and how far each has gone in fame and fortune since 55 . We find that Joe Douthett is now head of the Department of Agriculture, and Ralph Halfman and Joe own a large farm together. We finally have to go to a bank to cash a check to go home on. As we enter the large bank, Kermita Thompson waits on us and tells us that Jack Elkins is now bank president. Joyce Johnson is his private secretary. Kermita also tells us that Juanita Davis and JoAnn Davids are happily married, and Nancy Appleton is a mother of twin daughters. We go by train back to Gary, Indiana, and take a bus to the old Merrillville High School, for since the days we graduated there is now a new one. As we walk down familiar halls once more, we seem to hear the echosof laughter from the past. Someday, soon, we will once more be together with our class sponsors, Mr. Bovard, Coach Demaree, and Mr. Semokaitis, for our class reunion is in another week. This we look forward to gladly and leave for home with memories forever in our hearts. 31 Beth Wilburn Warren Engstrom BEST PERSONALITY Se U i Marlene Melat Richard Lehman MOST ATHLETIC Judy Showalterbaugh Larry Nemeth LIFE OF THE PARTY Jo Ann Davids Steve Ratajec BEST ALL AROUND 32 ROW 1: Wenzel Wegman, President; FredOgan, Vice-President; Jackie Jewell, Secretary; Jane Soohey, Treasurer, ROW 2: Mr. Begrowicz, Mr. Woolridge, Mr. Beasley, Mrs. Collins, Sponsors. Junior Promenade The Junior class of 1954-55 sponsored the biggest event of the year, the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The prom was held at the Masonic Temple in Hammond, Indiana, on May 6, 1955. It was very beautifully decorated. Ken Nowlen and his orchestra furnished the music. Lynn Stevens was the accompanied singer. The Juniors also presented their first play. The play took place on March 31 and April 1. It was under the di¬ rection of Mr. Beasley. Another big event sponsored by the Junior class was their dance. The dance had a big turnout and was a big suc¬ cess. The Junior class this year was under the leadership of Wenzel Wegman, President; Fred Ogan, Vice-President; Jackie Jewell,Secretary; Jane Soohey, Treasurer. The class sponsors were; Mr. Bergrowicz, Mr. Wooldridge, Mr. Beas¬ ley, and Mrs. Collins. ROW 1: Shirley Reichanadter, Delores Marando, Charlene Jandura, Judy A. Meyer, Dianne Rose, Karen Nelson, Barbara Macy, Judy K. Meyer, Virginia Massengill. ROW 2: Bernard Griffin, Don Mriscin, Keith Oest, Virginia Reid, Gwyneth Klipp, Sharon Meyer, Jane Soohey, Pete Olovich, Eddie Minnich. ROW 3: Tommy Winders, Vin¬ cent Monzula, Ken Bailey, Jim Ray, Fred Ogan, Jim Randall, Joe Predina, Don Meyer, Frank Prez. ROW 4: Mr. Beasley, Earl Schanbal, John Rubary, Jim Powers, Ray Purcell, Bruce McDowell, Jim Newcomb, Bill Sanders, Rich Schlute, Cosmos Smith, Jay McCracken. ROW 1: Marian Tyler, Dorothy Taylor, Darlene Wallace, Jean Shelhart, Dorothy Stringham, Shirley Schiesser, Irene Sumurdy, SharonSievert, Patti Woods. ROW 2: Wanda Stowers, Bula Shawer, Betty Van Blair, Lillian Wencl, Joanne Wojahn, Judy Surowiez, Marilyn Schreiber, Judy Welches, Carolyn Simms. ROW 3: Mr. Begrowicz, Ralph Smith, Larry Yaros, Gene Smith, John Hartsock. Bill Smith, Wenzel Wegman, David Meyer, John Wallace. 3.3 ROW Is Nancy Karrle, Betty Held, Barbara Hornak, Carolyn Jenkins, Nina Hurlburt, Jacqueline Kros, Norma Herr, Norma Herron, Marilyn Johnson. ROW 2: Carole Luebcke, Norma Jones, Eleanor Larimar, Marie Loyce, Phyllis Lowell, Wayne Horner, Jerry Komp, Judy Hoekstra, Jacqueline Jewell. ROW 3: James King, Don Harger, Larry Lavery, Dick Lancaster, Leroy Kitchell, DeForest Lipke, Richard Velasco, Tom Jursic. ROW 4: Don Fedorchak, Bob Layman, John Kraft, Don Hatten, Louis Homer, David Maihofer, Bob Halfman, Sponsor, Mrs. Collins. ROW 1: Richard Anstak, Jane Halsted, Beverly Essick, Janet Halsted, Evelyn Grant, Carole Guernsey, Sharon Gruel, Bob Benson. ROW2: Loren Thompson, Joann Fitzgerald, Joyce Cockrum, Carol Craw, Ellen Blacka, Bonnie Felter, Jim Dugle. ROW 3: Vince Bloomiley, Paul Patton, Carlie Gemez, Dale Fleming, Bob Frank, Henry Cook, Terry Gill. ROW 4: Mr. Wooldridge, David Cain, Byron Buhr, Arnold DeWell, Robert Dondanville, David Dondanville, Ray Halfman, Jim Davies. 36 ROW 1: John Senko, President;Suzanne Black, Vice-President; Shirley Sheptika, Treasurer; Renee Halstead, Sec retary. ROW 2: Mrs. Bothwell, Mr. Motts, Mr. Meltzer, Mr. Englehart. 7fay ( fate 2 Cue s4 td 7 0 fate This year 147 students represented one of the largest sophomore classes in the history of the school. They were under the guidance of Mrs. Bothwell, Mr. Motts, Mr. Meltzer, and Mr. Englehart. They chose as their capable leaders: JohnSenko, President; Suzanne Black, Vice - President; Renee Halstead, Secretary; and Shirley Sheptika, T reasurer. A big and exciting moment during the year was when, on Decem¬ ber 6, their class sweaters arrived. They represented the class col¬ ors, which were royal blue and white. This was the first year the classes have had the choice of slipover sweaters as well as the coat style. Among their many activities were going to see the Globetrotters and sponsoring a dance. 37 ROW 1; Barbara Stahler, Averill Thompson, Virginia Smith, Margie Young, Shirley Piskor, Sharon Prusinski, Bar¬ bara Smith. Noelita Roessing, Bennett Thornton. ROW 2: Kathleen Schwab, Ruth Todd, Susan Strucker, Judith Van Cleave, Anne Marie Schmidt, Pat Winrotte. Edna Price, Arlene Williams, Richard Snodgrass. ROW 3: Terry Sad¬ ler, Alan Olson, David Wolfe, Charles Yester, Jack Tonk, Bill Woods, Tommy Welches. ROW 4: Mr. Englehart, John O’Connor, Cordell Schmidt, DonaldSzklarski, Frank Virilla, Don Bartos, Robert Schuck, Art Richa, John Sen- ko. ROW 1: Sandra Eckert, LoisBroadaway, Suzanne Black, Donna Gust, Connie Peruts, Glenda Croley, Carol Bastian, Mary Cunningham. ROW 2: JoAnn Keaton, Karen Blocker, Beverly Danford, Sara Davis, Donna Roos, Joan Canter, Patricia Calhoun, JanetGiertz. ROW 3: Ralph Backe, Jim Eisner, Garry Clements, Jon Coster, Steve Franko, Wes¬ ley DeYoung. ROW 4: Mrs. Bothwell, Robert Cook, Richard Casassa, Don Maddock, Peter Gransinger, Walter Ash¬ ton, Bob Smith, Jack Brennan, Larry Giacomino. ROW 1: Nancy Hilbrich, Lucy Minnitti, Carol Horst, Suzie Linkhart. Nancy Morrow, Joyce Lewis, Pat Pudlow, Janice Mascher. ROW 2: Bonnie Nix, Sharon Kelly, Bonnie Johnson, Eleanor Harger, Gerrie Halfman, Pat Halsted, Judy Mascher, Kay McCracken. ROW 3: John Johnson. John Nemeth, John Hasley, Bob Minnitti, Dick Knauer, Tom Monfort, Bob Meyers. Richard Musitelli, Don Lunsford. ROW 4: Tom Lemaich, Dave Metcalf. Denny Madera. Larry Halfman. Norbert Szklarski, Guy Mead. Jim Lowe, Glen Hull, Mr. Motts, Joanne Keaton (not shown). ROW 1- Nancy Johnston Carol Day, Beverly Wells, Venetia Shadwell, Faye Burrage, Karin Rimer, Shirlee Shepitka, Phyllis Fudge, Marlene Melle. ROW 2; Eunice Halsted, Judy Orrell, Catherine Rastovski. Mary Peterson Laura Midgett, Renee Halsted. Janet Bonick, Janet Dean, Claire Shoup. ROW 3: Alan McFadden, Robert Gabor, Sharon Clodfelter, Sharon Evers, Beverly Purkey, Betty Brown, Elinore Gabor, Peggy Horner. ROW 4: Delbert Deuberry, Kenneth Miller, Dennis O ' Brian, Glen Christiansen, George Feszko, Robert Cockrum, Joe Barbercheck. ROW 5: Don Razus, Ray Sullivan. James King, Robert Jennings, Robert Scott, Richard Harbit, Clifford Tortier, Harold Byer- ly, Mr. Meltzer. ROW Is Janice Sobat, Treasurer;Beverly Brechner, Secretary; Bryant Matthews, President; Tim Doyle, Vice-Pres¬ ident. ROW 2: Mr. Stuart, Mrs. Racosky, Miss Workman, Miss Wheeler. tyieen ' Se z Ue4. The class of ' 58 begap their high school career with an enrollment of 141 stunned, but willing to learn, students. A lot of thought and care was exercised in electing the following officers to lead them in their activities and help them get off on the right foot in high school: Bryant Matthews, President; Tim Doyle .Vice - President; Beverly Brechner, Secretary; and Janice Sobat, Treas¬ urer. These officers had the able assistance of their sponsors; Miss Work¬ man, Mrs. Racosky, Miss Wheeler, and Mr. Stuart. Riverview and a skating party were voted upon as the class activities for the year. Some of this year ' s freshmen had a little bit of trouble evading the Sen¬ iors, who were eager to initiate them. They made it through fine, and will become next year ' s Sophomores. 40 ROW Is Susan Frank, Ida Dispennett, Irene Brannum, Mary Anne Ash, Annabelle Fernadez, Mary Anne Broadway, Vivian Bali, Beverly Brechner, Karen Bogan, Judy Angerman. ROW 2: Barbara Eckstrom, Carol Bodamer, Lareli Dueberry, Verla Bardwell, Carolyn Eich, Marilyn Danials, Sue Ellen Anstack, Ardith Becker, Dawn Angerman, Wilda Ashton. Marilyn Engstrom. ROW 3: Bob Danford, Robert Berger, Tim Doyle, Donald Dowdy. ROW 4: Mrs. Racosky, Dalford King, Chester Chentnik, Joe Adler, Darrell Clawson, James Cozmanoff, Bill Fratzke, Kenny Benson, Larry Baessler, Bill Bailey. ROW Is Judy Lollis. Sharon Holderman, Beverly Hansen. Judy Kwasney. Gail Monroe, Margaret Hampton, Judy Goodrich. Darlene Hunter, Marge Held. ROW 2s Jo Ellen Groya, Lois Klingaman, Marilyn Guse, Mary Lonsbury, Mary Anne Koeing, Karen High, Betty Grimes. Lindy Hoskin. ROW 3s Jack Kitchel, Joe Gavelek, Charles Hein. David Jenks, Pat Lavery, Robin Glldersleeve, Donald Henderson. Douglas Kent. ROW 4s Tom Gilrowski, Gary Harding, Frank Hagerty, Richard Lewis, Allan Killion, Ronnie Jadynak, Lyle Hill, Jerry Gies, Jack Gordon, Mr. Stuart. Not pictured, Vicky Lahaie. 41 ROW 1: Beverly Wencl, Ellen Wise, Janet Wagoner, Bonnie Showalterbaugh, Becky Sumner, Norma Stringham, Kathleen Scheub, Sharon Witham, Glennys Wright, Pat Soohey. ROW 2: Barbara Webb, Catherine Tancos, Sandra Sadler, Nancy Vlasic, Carole Timmons, Janice Sobat, Mary Ann Wallace, Elaine Vrehas, Dorothy Staley, Beverly Wallace. ROW 3: John Shapley, Richard Vlasic, Ronald Sherrington, Richard Witham, Jack Stout, Larry Yurko, Larry Temple, Bill Sukel, Mike Willfond. ROW 4: Miss Workman, James Schulte, Henry Wegman, Robert Vick- roy, Joe Tomasic, Austin Wade, Joe Shapley, Richard Zuccolotto, David Wilburn, Tom Talbott. ROW 1: Carole McLean, Delphus Rainwater, Patty Rastovski, Dixie Rastovski, Lea Rae Rosenbalm, Alice Meisel- bar, Geraldine Primich, Judy Pritchard, Judy Miller. ROW 2; Bill Niles, Bryant Matthews, Clifford Massey, Terry Riddle, Joanne Mandley, Lynne Melat, Joan Neff, Karen Milobar, Kathleen McDowell, Susan McGrann. ROW 3: Miss Wheeler, Larry Melle, Chuck Miller, Steve Mandula, Ronnie Pessmeg, Bill Mandly, Jerry Massengill, Aaron Macy, Doug Mays. 42 ROW Is Wilda Ashton, Nina Hurlburt, Caroln Jenkins, Jeaninne Jevicks, Renee Halstead, JoAnn Davids, Nancy Appleton. ROW 2: Bob Burger, Tim Doyle, Bryant Matthews, Cosmos Smith, Tom Gilrowski, Paul Patton, Steve Ratajec. ROW 3: Richard Harbit, Bill Nichols, Wenzel Wegman, John Senko, Tom Kokinda. Kneeling: David Cain, Bob Frank, Joe Douthett, Bill Craig. Standing: Bob Covaciu, Mr. Motts, Mr. Miller. Student ( ouncct The Student Council of 54-55 agian supplied the school with many worth¬ while programs. The dances after games and for special events were enlivened by a complete selection of new records which were purchased by the Council. The ushers for the concert and the Education Week program were chosen by the club. As the Christmas holidays grew near, it was the Student Council again who added the festive touch by presenting treats and decorating the Christmas trees placed in the halls. Rounding out the year ' s end of activity, the Student Council sponsored the annual Athletic Ball and also the Athletic Banquet. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Miller, Spon¬ sor; Mr. Motts, Sponsor; Jeannine Jevicks, Vice-President; Bob Covaciu, President; Nancy Apple- ton, Treasurer; JoAnn Davids, Sec¬ retary. 44 ROW 1: J. Clark. P. Lewis, N. Jenkins, L. Kros, J. Jevicks, B. Wilburn, B. Macy, M. Schreiber, B. Felter, V. Reid. ROW 2: D. Hickman, S. Marshall, N. Appleton, J. Davids, P. Berrier, D. Wallace, D. Taylor, N. Herr, J. Soohey, J. K. Meyer, N. Hurlburt, D. Hornak. E. Larimer. ROW 3: A. Leggit,.M. Wielgus, M. L. Lawerence, A. Maihofer, C. Hunter, S. Hurlburt, B. Yester, M. Loyce, D. Marando, P. Woods, D. Rose, J. Jewell, G. Griffin, S. Sievert, V. Massengill, C. Jenkins. ROW 4: W. Stowers, M. Tyler, J. Kros, C. Jandura, J. Frank, M. Melat, J. Shannon, N. Peterson, P. Lowell, J. Wojohn, C. Guernsey, B. Van Blair, S. Reichanadter, N. Frazure, J. Showalterbaugh. ROW 5: C. Crow, E. Blacka, Mrs. Hobbs, N. Jones, C. Simms, N. Karlee, B. Shawver, C. Luebcke, B. Held, D. String- ham, S. Luebcke, P. Severance, 1. Sumurdy, K. Nelson, M. Johnson, J. Fitzgerald, Miss Wheeler, J. Mandly, J. Johnson, A. Kopscick, C. DeVries. Girls’ Sports Kneeling: Bonnie Felter, Vice- President: Nancy Appleton, Presi - dent. Standing: Joanne Wojahn, Secretary; Virginia Massengill, Sergeant-at-arms; Dottie String- ham, Sergeant-at-arms; Juanita Davis, Reporter; Nancy Peterson, Treasurer; Miss Wheeler, Sponsor; Mrs. Hobbs, Sponsor. 46 ROW 1: B. Nix, J. Sobat, C. Timmons, J. Lewis, D. Angerman, L. Rosenbaum, E. Wise, L. Minniti, M. Broadway, W. Aston, E. Vrehas, A. Schmidt. ROW 2 : M. Held, B. Brechner, L. Melat, C. Tancos, D. Hunter, A. Meiselbar,’ J. Goodrich, M. Walace, K. Schwab, N. Roessing, P. Fudge, S. Frank. ROW 3: J. Mascher, K. Bogan, S. Evers, s! Pursinski, J. Keaton, S. Linkhart, G. Wright, J. Kwasney, C. Shoupe, G. Primich, V. Bali, S. Sadler, V. Bardwell. ROW 4: G. Smith, S. Holderman, J. Pritchard, C. Horst, B. Purkey, K. Rimer, K. McCracken, M. Lonsbury, M. Guse, E. Halsted, K. Milobar, J. Vancleave. ROW 5: S. Anstack, B. Smith, L. Midgett, A. Thompson, M. Young, F. Burrage, N. Hillbrich, S. Witham, B. Wencl, S. Davis, E. Gahnor, M. Melle. ROW 6 : J. Mandly, B. Wells, N. Stringham, C. Rostowski, P. Pudlow, M. Peterson, S. Piskor, D. Roos, P. Soohey, D. Rainwater, J. Giertz, M.Eng- strom.J. Angerman. ROW 7: A. Becker, J. Neff, D. Gust, R. Halsted, I. Brennen, J. Miller, B. Wallace, I. Dispendit, B. Grimes, P. Horner, J. Masher. ROW 8: B. Sumners, L. Lollis, B. Stahler, S. Black, N. Morrow, Sponsors: Miss Wheeler, Mrs. Hobbs. Girls’ Athletic Association The year of 1954-55 was successful under the leadership of their sponsors, Miss Wheeler, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Weldy, and their officers. This season ' s events opened with an initiation where the initiates dressed as people and animals of the circus. This was followed by a very successful skating party, January 11th, at Oak Ridge skating rink. The most important event was the Sadie Hawkins Dance where the girls asked the boys. Little Abner and DaiseyMae were chosen and were married later in the evening. New officers were chosen and later installed at their an¬ nual banquet, this year held at Tiebels. Awards were given to those who had enough points. Basketball and volleyball teams were organized and they had their annual tournament at the end of the season. At the close of the year, we found the final activity an outing. This proved to be as successful as all the other events. 47 Standing: Joe Douthett, President. ROW 1: Joe Gazelek, Richard Witham, Tom Welches. ROW 2: Mr. Stuart John O ' Conner, Cordell Schmidt, A1 DeYoung, Bob Cockrum, Ron Pessmeg. ROW 3: Henry Cook, Tom Sokol, De Lipke, Loren Thompson, Don Harger,John Hartsock, Richard Sadler. Carlie Gernanz, Bill Sanders, Don Meyers. 0 ?utune s4 Henica The Merrillville chapter of the Future Farmers of A merica started off the year very successfully with the following officers: President, Joe Dout¬ hett; Vice-President, Bill Sanders; Secretary, De Lipke; Treasurer, John O ' Conner; Reporter, Don Meyer; Sentinel, Don Harger; Adviser, Mr. Stuart. To start off the year, they held their annual Farmer ' s Ball, which was very successful. Also in the fall of the year, the officers attended the Officers Training School. Throughout the’year, the members attended various district meetings. Along in the early spring, they attended the State Convention at Purdue University and stayed one day and one night. Their main money making project of the year was checking coats at the dances. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Stuart,Spon¬ sor; Joe Douthett, President; Don Harger, Sergeant - at - arms; Don Meyers, Reporter; Bill Sanders, Vice President; John O ' Connor, Treas¬ urer; De Lipke, Secretary. ROW 1: M. Vereb.D. Staley, L. Melat.J. Neff, C. Timmons, J. Sobat, B. Brechner, M. Held, S. Anstak, N. String- ham, P. Soohey, D. Rainwater, A. Fernandez, J. Jevicks. ROW 2s B. Yester, J. Frank, M. Melat, J. Shannon, N. Peterson, B. Burton, J. Giertz, S. Clodfelter, N. Vlasic, V. Bardwell.N. Jenkins, L. Kros, D. Hickman, C. Hunter, P. Lewis, B. Wilburn. ROW 3: L. Klingaman, B. Webb, S. Reichanadter, J. Surowiec, B. Macy, D. Marando, P. Woods, G. Croley, S. Shepitka, C. Guernsey, J. Johnson, J. Mandly, A. Kopsick, S. Marshall, J. K. Meyer, C. Jen¬ kins, V. Massengill. ROW 4s Mrs. Thomas, J. Halsted, W. Stowers, M. Shrieber, J. A. Meyer, W. Frogge, C. De¬ Vries, K. Thompson, T. Cockran, N. Herr, N. Herron, S. Sievert, S. Davis, J. Kros, J. Pritchard, B. Sumner, J. Mandly, S. Holderman, J. Lollis, P. Fudge, P. Severance, S. Luebcke, Mrs. Racosky. Future Homemakers Of America The Future Homemakers of America and their sponsors , Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Racosky, had a very busy year. Initiation services, both formal and in¬ formal, were held in the library and at the fairgrounds. District Fall and Spring Conventions were held at Warsaw and at Elkhart, Indiana. The Merrillville club installed the Crown Point chapter last fall, making them an active club. For a bit of Christmas cheer, the girls went caroling at the Old Folks Home and took baskets of fruit, cookies and candies. .As money making projects they sponsored a dance and had several bake sales. Mothers were invited to the Spring Installation Service for the new of¬ ficers. Ending the year there was a State Convention at the Indiana State Teachers College. ROW 1: Anna Marie Kopsick, Par¬ liamentarian; Jeannine Jevicks, President; Marlene Melat, Sec¬ retary; Shirley Shepitka, Song Lead¬ er; Beth Wilburn, Vice-President. ROW 2: Virginia Massengill and Carol Hunter, Sergeants-at-Arms; Joyce Shannon, Reporter; Jill Frank, Treasurer; Nancy Peterson, His¬ torian; Janet Halsted, Assistant His¬ torian; Mrs. Racosky, Mrs. Thomas, Sponsors. 49 ROW 1: M. Engstrom, J. Dean, B. Essick, E. Larimer, K. Scheub, B. Johnson, J. Hockstra, S. Schiesser, J. Shelhart, B. Staller, K. Blocker. ROW 2: J. Angerman, D. Angerman, W. Ashton, J. K. Meyer, L. Minniti, B. Smith, N. Hurlburt, B. Nix, B. Purkey, R. Halstead, C. Shoup, V. Reid, J. Orrell, M. Tyler. ROW 3: K. Schwab, I. Dispen- nett, B. Grimes, S. Seivert, S. Black, S. Prusinski, G. Smith, C. Purets, G. Wright. ROW 4: S. Stucker, P. Hal¬ stead, E. Harger, R. Todd, C. Horst, D. Gust, S. Linkhart, N. Morrow, K. McDowell. ROW 5s Mrs. Bovard, P. Horner, J. Wojahn, J. Surowiec, D. Rose, J. Van Cleave, K. Rimer, K. McCracken, M. Vereb, M. Young, S. Evers, D. Roos, J Keaton, S. Piskor, M. Johnson, J. Soohey, J. Jewell, 1. Surmurdy. ROW 6: N. Frazure, M. Weilgus, G. Crowley, S. Frank, B. Showalterbaugh, R. Freidrich, J. Halstead, M. Loyce, P. Lowell. ROW 7: A. Becker, K. Bogan, J. Showalterbaugh, C. Day, G. Griffin, P. Severance, T. Cochran, V. Shadwell, N. Johnston, J. Mandly, A. Maihofer,J. Kwasny,S. McGrann.B. Wells, J. Welches, S. Clodfelter, S. Sheptika.S. Meyer, G. Glipp, F. Burrage. ROW 8: B. Brown, S. Kelly, K. Thompson, A. Kopsick.J. Johnson, J. Halstead, S. Luebke, S. Witham, E. Halstead, B. Wencl, B. Held. ROW 9: N. Jones, N. Karrle, C. Simms, D. Stringham, C. Luebke, L. Wencl. Sunshine Society Through this past year, the Sunshine Society has done many things for the community as well as for the club. Their activities included: .formal and in¬ formal initiation at the Crown Point Fair grounds, caroling at the Methodist Hospital during the Christmas Season, dressing dolls and giving toys to the Salvation Army, spring party for the teachers and mothers, a chili supper be¬ fore a basketball game, and co-sponsor for the Christmas Dance. Their motto is Others , and their club song is My Sunshine Girl. • v, Vi L ;• J. i. Marilyn Weilgus, Treasurer; Jane Halsted, Corresponding Secretary; Nina Hurlburt, President; Shirley Sheptika, Recording Secretary; Judy Showalterbaugh, Vice-President; Mrs. Bovard, Sponsor. 50 ROW Is D Fleming, T. Sokol, J. Eisner, G. Smith. R. Niles, B. Nickols, J. O ' Conner. B. Griffin. R Jeffery Mr Pruitt, B. Jeffery. ROW 2: L. Broadaway, M. Lonsbury, J. Wagner. K. Scheub, B. Smith, M. Peterson. L. Miriniti! S. Gruel, B. Felter, S. Razus. ROW 3: J. King, J. Hartsock, J. Soohey, N. Hurlburt, J. Kros, L. Midgett, K Oest J. Cook, D. Jones. ROW 4: D. Lipke, J. Coster. D. Mriscin, J. Coster, P. Patton, R. Yurko. J. Kraft, B. Vickroy, F. Perez, D. Lollis, D. Lancaster. ROW 5: B. Sanders, G. Clements, K. Baily, D. Maihofer, B. McDowell, R. Vel¬ asco, L. Kitchell, J. Predaina, T. Gill, P. Olovich. ROW 6: J. Newcomb, V. Monzulla, C. Chetnik, R. Halfman, R. Purcell, B. Jennings, B. Buhr, N. Szklarski, A. Cole, B. Stringham, C. Ashton, J. Gildersleeve, R. Sadler. R Frankovich, R. Jeffery. Camera Club As the Camera Club reached its tenth year in existence, it has become the largest in the Merrillville Camera Club history. Under the able leadership of their sponsor, Mr. Frank Pruitt, they were taught how to take life-like pictures, develop films, and enlarge their prints. Many school events were photographed by our up and coming photographers. One of the activities of the Camera Club was sponsoring a dance which proved to be a great success. Ralph Jeffery, Vice-President; Mr. Pruitt, Sponsor; Shirlee Razus, Sec¬ retary-Treasurer; Robert Jeffery, President. 51 ROW 1: J. McCracken, J. Pierce, B. Covaciu, T. Mayer, T. Kokinda, L. Lavery. ROW 2: J. Chetnik, W. Eng- strom, J. Davies, B. Jeffery, J. Douthett, S. Ratajec, L. Golkowski, J. Randall. ROW 3: C. Leffert, L. Nemeth, M. Lunsford, D. Lehman, B. Layman, J. Powers, D. Cain. ROW 4: B. Craig, V. Blomily, D. Poling, D. Hatten, K. Metcalf, C. Killion, Coach Englehart. Lettermans Club Letterman’s club is a club representing all athletics at Merrillville High. The sponsor is Coach Englehart. They had a very successful year; they held a dance after the Portage Foot¬ ball game. According to tradition they gave atrophy to each Senior cheerlead¬ er. They do this to show that they have done a good job. They also gave tro¬ phies to the best athlete of each sport. They sold brooms to have money to help do all these things. Every year the basketball players and the senior members go to the State Finals at Indianapolis. This year they also picked their jackets, which were white and purple. Bill Craig, President; Dick Poling, Historian; Larry Nemeth, Secretary; Ken Metcalf, Vice-President; Larry Golkowski, Treasurer; Don Hatten, Reporter; Coach Englehart, Sponsor. 52 V J ! er ' ?v. s ? lth - Kin 8- B - Henderson. P. Patton. ROW 2: K. Bailey. P. Olovich. B. Benson. J - n U8 i e vJ?‘ C fi n V E - Minmch - J- Ray- C. Ashton. ROW 3: K. Oest, F. Perez. R. Sadler. J. Gildersleeve. A De- n C xl C an ' -, Engstrom ?■ L?! 115 - R0W 4: Mr. Semokaitis. R. Niles. J. McCracken. D. Stoltz, B. Halfman. D. Maihofer, D. Lancaster, P. Fisher, R. Barbercheck, D. Jones, R. Jeffery. ROW 5: C. Killion, L. Kitchell D Bateman, D. Mircistn, J. Backe, L. Thompson. D. Dondanville, T. Kokinda, B. Craig. ROW 6: R. Dondanville! R. Yurko, C. Leffert. J. Powers J. Elkins, D. Lehman. D. Black. J. Pierce. B. Covaciu. ROW 7: L. Nemeth. R. Frankovich, D. Poling, M. Lunsford, J. Newcomb. B. McDowell, J. Kraft, A. Cole, K. Metcalf, D. Hatten, L Gol- kowski. T. Mayer. D. Lecik, B. DePew, R.Purcell, J. Randall, J. Chentnik, S. Ratajec. Senior Hi-Y The Senior Hi-Y had a very successful year. The goal of this club is to try to make others happy. One of the activities during the past year was the dance they held right after the first basketball game. One thing that they do every year is add names to the service plaque. They also sell concessions at the football games. But, the biggest success of all was their Christmas dance. This year the G. A. A. and S. S. S. Club went in with them. They hope to make it even better in the years to come. They gave toys to the needy kids at Christmas, and, last, but not least, they held a banquet. Mr. Semokaitis, Sponsor; Kenny Metcalf, Reporter; Warren Eng- strom, Sergeant-at-arms; Bill Craig, Chaplain; Dick Poling, Vice- President; Larry Nemeth, Secretary; Steve Ratajec, President; Bob Cov¬ aciu, Treasurer. 53 ROW Is C. Yester,B. Woods, G. Fezko, S. Franko.D. Knauer, J. Coster, B. Gabor, J. Brennan, J. Eisner, H. Byerly. ROW 2: B. Thornton, D. Dueberry, C. Shmidt, T. Montfort, G. Hull, J. Hasley, T. Welches, B. Meyer, D. Mad- dock, J. Nemeth. ROW 3: W. Sukel, J. Johnson, G. Christensen, W. Ashton, T. Sadler, J. Tonk, G. Clements, A. Olson, R. Snodgrass. ROW 4: J. O’Conner, T. Lemaich, D. O ' Brien, A. McFadden, J. Lowe, B. Minitti, J. Gia- comino, B. Scott. ROW 5: R. Backe, R. Cassasa, B. Cook, J. Senko, D. Madera, C. Fortier, G. Mead, P. Gran- singer, D. Metcalf. ROW 6: R. Sullivan, D. Szkarski, D. Lunsford, D. Bartos, F. Varela, N. Szkarski, D. Razus, J. King, Mr. Demaree. Junior Hi-Y The Junior Hi-Y started off their year with a trip to Chicago to watch the Chicago Bears meet the Los Angeles Rams at football. As in past years the club, under the direction of Mr. Demaree, sponsored an enjoyable Hobo Dance in November. A sports night, to the boy ' s delight, was also given by the Junior Hi-Y. In January the club made a successful campaign against bad sportsmanship. April was the month the mothers were remembered with a tea at school. Their annual picnic was held in May in the Dunes State Park. On Citiation Day the Junior Hi-Y gave four trophies to the basketball and football players whom the club considered tHe most valuable to their teams. Sideline markers were the annual gift the club gave to the school as a very ac- tiveand enjoyable year ended. Coach Demaree, Sponsor; Rich Har- bit, President; Bob Cook, Sergeant- at-arms; Tom Monfort, Secretary; Harold Byerly, Treasurer. 54 L°Hin : W 2 1 R Ki!S m � S p Mand p la ;, L ' u Yurk0, R - Gildersleeve. J. Gordon. C. Massey. D. King. L. Melly. rV r j J} f!?L Kltc ell � B. Berger. B. Mathews, B. Fratzke, J. Cosmonoff, P Laverv K Benson B Nile r D anford.D. Wilburn. R. Zuccolotto. ROW 3: T. Gilrowski. T Doyle D to ' S tS t R Uw, s J. ROW 4: J. shapley. L. Bader. J aaic. F. Hagerty, H. Wegman. ROW 5: Mr. Bovard. B. Viekroy, D. clowi!! G. Wade. B. Mandly° C. MiUa. Freshman Hi-Y The Freshman Hi-Y is one of the newest additions to Merrillville ' s extra¬ curricular activities. This club under the sponsorship of Mr. Bovard has 36 members. The objective of this club is to give the freshman boys an idea of OW Jr ubs °P erate It also is to interest the boys in doing things as a group. This year the club sponsored the dance on the 29th of January. They also visited the Motor Show in Chicago. Bill Fratzke, Vice-President; Bob Vickroy, Treasurer; Tim Doyle, President; Mr. Bovard, Sponsor; Bryant Mathews, Sergeant-at-arms; Larry Yurko, Secretary, 55 SITTING FRONT: R. Velasco, J. Tonk, G. Fezsko, J. Wallace, D. Meyer, T. Doyle. ROW 1: N. Frazure, M. Weilgus, B. Burton, S. Eckert, B. Wells, M. Sheets, B. Meyer. ROW 2: Standing addressing group: Bill Nichols, Seated: J. Coster, G. Clements, B. Scott, G. Christiansen, B. Gabor, J. Hasley. ROW 3: W. Horner, D. Fedor - chak, C. Fortier, K. Miller, T. Jursic, R. Vlasic, D. Szklarske. ROW 4: Mr. Motts, Sponsor; R. Halfman, L. Hor¬ ner, D. Bodkin, L. Thompson, J. Cook, D. Dondanville, B. Benson, D. Lunsford, A. Richa, L. Lape, B. Stringham. Science Club The goal of the Science Club, which members try to reach, is to better understand people by working out some individual science project. The Science Club this year enjoyed one of its most active years. The thirty-nine members took a trip to the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company and to the Inland Steel Mill. The Science Fair, a highlighted activity, was one of the events which took place during the past year. At this fair the members of the club, along with students from several other schools exhibited their projects which they worked out through the past year to compete for awards. The club sponsored one of the first dances this year which was very successful. Mr. Motts, Sponsor; Bob Benson, Vice-President; Bill Nichols, Presi¬ dent; Jerry Komp, Secretary-Treas¬ urer. 56 ROW Is M. Tyler, J. Mascher, J. Harlow, L. Bard well. ROW 2: J. Senko (standing); S. Gruel. B. Felter, S. Link- hart, V. Smith, R. Halsted, S. Black, A. Williams. P. Winrotte, B. Burton. ROW 3: J. FitzGerald, B. Stahler, S. Piskor, D. Roos, D. Gust. N. Morrow, P. Lowell. S. Meyer, G. Klipp. ROW 4: L. Broadaway, J. Groza. S. Eckert, J. Mascher, P. Pudlow, S. Schiesser, A. Becker, J. Kwasny, S. Davis, S. McGrann, J. Soohey. ROW 5, (standing): R. Velasco, T. Jursic, B. Suke, J. Komp, R. Musitelli, J. Newcomb, A. Macy, B. Danford, K. Bailey, W. Ashton, T. Monfort, R. Yurko, Mrs. Collins, and B. Stringham. Not in Pictures: Richard Vlasic, Karen High. Latin Club Mu Lambda Xi is the newly formed Latin Club of Merrillville High School. Its purpose is to further interest in the classics, to learn to think of the Ro¬ mans as real people with the same problems as we have today. It is affiliated with the Junior Classical League, a national organization of classical students. The climax of the year ' s activities was a Roman Banquet with all the ex¬ travagance of the ancient Romans. The other meetings of the year were divided between serious reports and pursuit of classic interests, and some parties following the lines of the ancient games and other past times of the Romans. Jane Soohey, Aedile; Virginia Smith, Quaestor; Richard Yurko, Tribune; Bert Stringham, Consul Supremus; Mrs. Collins, Sponsor; Joanne FitzGerald, Secundus; Richard Vlasic, Tribune; Bill Sukel, Praetor. 57 Pep Club Cheerleaders Cheering on the varsity teams this year were JoAnn Davids, Sue Cool, Joanne Wojahn, and Juanita Davis. The reserve teams were backed by Beverly Brechner, Kay McCracken, Carole Timmons, and Karin Rimer. ,i Band 60 This is the first year that Jim King has lead the band as Drum Ma¬ jor. He is very inter¬ ested in music and has played the drums in the band for four years. Band Members ROW Is B. Purkey, S. Evers, P. Berrier, B. Vickroy, J. Bonick, P. Horner, I. Sumurdy, N. Frazure. ROW 2s B. Sumner, P. Fleming, C. Ike,M. Neilie, C. Miller, R. Halsted, A. Schultz, C. Vickroy, N. Garwood, B. Kanuch, T. Doyle. ROW 3: B. Cochrum, P. Ballestaro, J. Mirando, H.Struble,H. Byerly, R. Zuccolotto, D. Mirscin, R. Har- bit, C. Leffert, F. Perez, D. Cain, E. Gabor, C. Simms. ROW 4: J. Cosmonoff, K. Miolabar, J. Lehman, L. Yaros, L. Temple, B. Gabor, J. King, K. Miller, S. Clodfelter, P. Patton, C. Fortier, B. Vesco, D. Kent, L. Hill. 61 ROW 1: S. Shepitka, S. Cool, K. Rostowski, M. Peterson, N. Johnson, D. Marando, B. Essick, C. Day, J. Cockram B. Hornak.E. Grant, D. Rainwater, J. Orrell, C. Shoup, E. Halsted, M. Engstrom, V. Shadwell. ROW 2: B Brown’ M Price, B. Wilburn, F. Burrage, J. Halsted. S. Razus, K. Rimer, A. Maihofer, E. Larimer, J, Dean. J. Jevicks, s’ Clodfelter, P. Severance, P. Fudge, B. Hanson, L. Midgett, J. Meyer, N. Peterson. ROW 3: P. Patton, T. Gill. D. O Bricn, B. Scott, R. Lewis, D. Ashton, A. McFadden.D. Wilburn, R. Harbit, G. Christiansen, D. Dueberry, B. Niles. ROW 4: R. Frankovich, R. Poling, R. Niles, S. Ratajec, J. Chentnik.J. Douthett, B. DePew, B. McDowell, D Claw¬ son, J. Barbercheck, B. Jennings. D. Razus, J. Davis, R. Sullivan. Choir Karin Rimer, Assistant Librarian; Nancy Peterson, Secretary; Shirlee Razus, Librarian; Beth Wilburn, April Maihofer, Steve Ratajec, Paul Patton, Representatives. 62 ROW 1: A. Williams, D. Marando, N. Johnston, M. Loyce, G. Klipp, C. Day, K. McDowell, B. Hornak. ROW 2: M. Peterson, E. Vehas, E. Grant. S. Meyer, S. Sievert.B. VanBlair, P. Lowell, B. Macy, N. Herr. ROW 3: P. Fudge, S. Shepitka, K. Rimer, B. Showalterbaugh, J. Wagner, C. Luebcke, B. Johnson, J. Dean, D. Rose, J. Meyer. ROW 4: L. Midgett, B. Stahler, S. Clodfelder, J. Fitzgerald, C. McLean, E. Larimer, B. Held. B. Burton, K. Nelson, E. Blacka, B. Essick. ROW 5: K. Milobar, E. Gabor, P. Winrott, B. Hansen. J. Lewis, J. Halsted, J. Halsted, N. Jen¬ kins, B. Brown, S. Razus, P. Lewis. B. Wilburn, S. Gruel, L. Kros, A. Schmidt, S. Kelly. W. Stowers. Glee Club Karin Rimer, Secretary; Beth Wil¬ burn, President; Evelyn Grant, Vice- President; Carol McLean, Librarian. 63 Musical Highlights Christmas Concert Scenes The Music Department completed a successful year under the supervision of Mr. Jerould Reinhart, voice, and Mr. Frank Meltzer, instrumental. The annual Christmas Concert featured the M.H.S. Con¬ cert Choir accompanied by a small group selected from the senior band. The Mid-Winter Apreciation Concert, presenting the sen¬ ior band and choir, was a great success. Selections were given from the operetta, The Student Prince. An art exhibit was also given. A concert was given in the spring with the choir and band performing separately. Also this year the choir and the band participated in the state contest in Fort Wayne. TOM MAYER 0. Back BOB COVACIU H. Back JAY McCRACKEN L. Backer DON FEDORCHAK L. Backer JIM POWERS H. Back 66 STEVE RATAJEC H. Back BOB LAYMAN F. Back JERRY PIERCE Guard BILL CRAIG Tackle WENZEL WEGMAN Guard LARRY GOLKOWSKI Tackle DAVE MAIHOFER H. Back i WAKKEN ENGSTOM Safety RAY PURCELL FRED OGAN JOHN HARTSOCK RICH YURKO PAUL PATTON KEITH OEST RICH SADLER JIM DAVIES WAYNE HORNER DON MR1SCIN DON LUNSFORD Student Manager MR. DEMAREE Coach ROW 1: D. Knauer. R. Snodgrass, G. Clements, R. Harbit, J. Lowe, B. Cook, H. Byerly, D. Bartos. T. Gilrowki, ROW 2: J. Nemeth, H. Wegman, B. Minniti, T. Manford, D. Maddock, G. Harding, J. Ginks, J. Coster, J. Shaply. ROW 3: T. Riddle, B. Scott, D. Marsalek, A. Killion, A. Richa, R. Pessmeg, R. Lewis, R. Sullvian, S. Mandula, B. Matthews, Coach Stefek. Reserve Footbal The Pirates ' Reserve team, under the capable coaching of Coach Stefek, went through the 1954 Season very success¬ fully, compiling a 4-3-1 record. This is a very remarkable achievement, considering that almost the entire Reserve team had moved up to the Varsity the year before. The Re¬ serves showed some Freshman strength, and if some more line power develops, the Reserves of 1955 should fare well. The importance of a strong Reserve team is obvious. The strength of the Varsity depends solely on how strong and well-coached the Reserve squad is. No coach, experienced or not, can build a strong Varsity squad without a Reserve squad to fall back on to replace graduated Seniors. This year ' s Reserve squad was very strong and should, indeed, help the Varsity next year. 69 ON HIS WAY--Bob Covaciu, Senior back, carries the mail on an end-run for a sizable gain against Gary Edison. ONE DOWN, YARDS TO GO—Bob Layman, Junior work-horse of the Pi¬ rates, uses the last of his blockers as he goes for a T.D. in the Gary Edison game. Schedule 1954 Merr. Wen 6 - Lost 4 - Tied 0 Opp. 19 East Gary 0 13 •Portage 32 19 Crown Point 6 43 •Lowell 0 7 •Griffith 27 33 Gary Wirt 6 0 •Hobart 13 19 Valparaiso 7 6 •Gary Edison 10 39 Dyer • Calumet Conference Games 0 Coach Demaree Man of Steel Nerves TOUCH-ME-NOT—Dick Poling, Cap¬ tain and Senior end,here caught a pass and galloped 47 yards before he was pushed out. This set up M.H.S.’s only T.D. against Edison. BUTTERFINGERS--Brilliant defense by Merrillville cost the Hobart Brickies a completed pass in this action. Varsity Student Manager- Don Lunsford, Larry Lavery, Bob Covaciu, Vincent Bloomily, Richard Lehman, Arlan Cole, Don Hatten,Ken Metcalf, Byron Buhr, Dave Metcalf, David Cain, Bob Angerman. Kneeling in tiont: Coach Ed Engle- hart. Reserves Left to right, kneeling: Jerry Massengill, Tom Gilrowski, Bill Fratzke, Denny Madera, Jim King, Bryant Matthews. Standing: Coach Bill Metcalf, Bob Cook, Peter Grasinger, Don Bartos, Bob Vickroy, Jim Lowe, Don Maddock, Student Manager- John Senko. Pirates ARLAN COLE Senior DON HATTEN Junior DAVID METCALF Sophomore 72 LARRY LAVERY Junior DAVID CAIN Junior VINCENT BLOMILY Junior Varsity ARNOLD DEWELL Junior 73 Two For Spider Go. Man. Go Don’t Fight It. Boys 1954-55 Schedule Won 16-Lost 6 Merr. Opp. 65 East Gary 26 41 Roosevelt (Gary) 54 63 Chesterton 78 44 Calumet Twp. 45 70 Hebron 39 68 Portage 48 45 Hammond (Noll) Crown Point Tourney 75 70 Crown Point 34 46 Knox 38 64 Hobart 40 77 Dyer Edison Tourney 46 56 Griffith 37 50 Hammond (Morton) 33 34 Crown Point 28 48 Griffith 44 57 East Gary 24 57 Gary Wirt 39 56 Hammond (Morton) 49 85 Lowell 35 75 Edison Gary Sectionals (OT) 81 78 Calumet Twp. 42 54 Roosevelt 62 Tied for Calumet Conference Championship Edison, with a 7-1 record. with Gary ’’This is a Basketball?” Front Row: John Senko, Student Manager; Jim Davies, Bob Angerman, Terry Gill, Bob Jeffery, Bob Scott, Jim Lowe, Wenzel Wegman. Back Row: Don Lundsford, Student Manager; Vincent Bloomily, Don Bartos, Arnold Dewell, Ken Metcalf, Richard Lehman, Steve Ratajec, Bill Craig, Bob Layman, Coach Ed Englehart. BASEBALL Baseball has developed into a very lively sport at Merrillville. It is be¬ coming very popular as it provides a spring sport. The baseball team has won the Calumet Conference flag for the last three years and tied for two others. This also provides an incentive to play, as students wish to participate with a winning team. The team was well rounded out this year. They had a fine staff of return¬ ing lettermen and some first year boys that bolstered the staff well. The pitching staff was headed by Vince Blomily, a big right-hander. Vince was No. 1 pitcher last season. Behind him was Bob Angerman and Bob Jeffery, a left-hander. Angerman made a fine showing as a semi-starter and reliefer last year, and Jeffery showed promise in relief. There were some pitching candidates in the rookies and they produced a fine overall pitching staff. Returning lettermen for the infield were: Ken Metcalf, Dick Lehman, Terry Gill, and Bob Layman. Metcalf, Lehman, and Gill were first-string infielders last year, handling first, second, and short respectively. Layman, playing be¬ hind the polished Lenny Schmidt for three years, then was open to come into his own. In the outfield we had returning letterman Bill Craig, flanked by Jim Davies, Bob Scott, and other potentials. Craig is a power-hitter who went for the long ball and supplied punch to the line-up. Behind the plate was Steve Ratajec backed up by Arnold Dewell. Ratajec is brilliant defensively and an average hitter. Dewell saw action last year and was ready to step in and take over if the situation presented itself. 75 D. Hatten, K. Metcalf, B. Buhr, P. Gransinger, V Bloomily, D. Metcalf, B. Angerman, D. Cain, B. Vickroy, R. Barbercheck, J. Massengill, D. Maddeira, B. Matthews, J. King, B. Fratzke, J. Kitchell, C. Massey. Cross Country This years ' Cross Country was more popular among the Merrillville boys than ever before. It provided a fall sport for those boys who did not participate in football. The 1954 Crosscountry team took part in many meets last fall which were held in Gleason Park. The course was composed of a two mile run around the Gleason Golf Course. The Calumet Conference finals were held at Valpariso University. The team was very successful in most of the individual perfor¬ mances. There were some very promising athletes on the team this year and barring accidents, the 1955Cross Country team should be better than ever. 76 That’s the Greatest Feeling in the World! s4 td 1Ro4e ' On May 1, 1954, the Junior-Senior Prom took place in the Croatian Center. The couples danced to the music of Ken Knowland and his orchestra. During the course of the evening, the couples were busy signing memory books and having their pictures taken. As the couples entered the hall, they were in a garden of roses. An arch¬ way decorated with roses was placed at the entrance, while there was a minia¬ ture fence also decorated with roses. In one corner of the hall there was a big shining moon hanging over a wishing well. The highlight of the evening came with the crowning of Queen Nancy Apple- ton and King Steve Ratajec. Nancy and Steve were crowned by last year ' s reigning pair, Carol Cicenas and Don Hurlburt. The King and Queen then led the couples through the grand march. The strains of Moonlight and Roses , the theme of the Prom, came only too soon, signifying that only memories were to remain of the 1954 Junior-Senior Prom. It’s a Grand Night for Marchinc! 78 Grand march gets underway!! Senior Ellen Leighton .... JoAnn Davids Charita.Wanda Frogge Sheriff Lem Pike .... Bill Nichols Callie Hopkins .... Gerrie Griffin Luther Hopkins . . . Larry Nemeth Charlie Sands.Jerry Pierce Lizzie.Shirlee Razus Aggie.Marilyn Wielgus Letitia Corberry, Tish .... .Beth Wilburn Bettina Trent . Judy Showalterbaugh Wesley Andrews . . Bert Stringham Denby Grimes . . Ron Barbercheck Dorice Gaylord . . . Marlene Melat Play On November k and 13, Tish, a tree act comedy by Alice Chad- aeke, was presented by the senior :lass Mr. John Beasley directed the play Tish is a story of a middle-aged ipinister who is continually getting lerself in and out of trouble. She and her two companions, Lizzie and Aggie, start on a tfcmr of the south¬ west. The tour ends ’sttddenly when Tish drives her car through Luther Hopkin ' s plate glass window. This starts a series of incidents through which she recovers eeth and str« :s of Bettina lar Aggie ' s lost is out the tangled y and dong ’with the help of Sheriff Lem Tisl and his burgla guisea as a movie produce Hollywood actress. Adding of humor to UftS 1 ftlay was C :ican maid, itionship to Ellen produc 11 , ler ■ f)u uon. ' PliUf On March 31, and April 1, the Jun¬ ior Class presented in the school gym the play, n There is Always A Murder. The cast chosen by Mr. Beasley were as follows: Inspector O ' Reilly- Bob Layman Kim Taylor- Wenzel Wegman Mulligan- Don Meyer Steve Haywood- Richard Velasco Drucilla Taylor- Joanne FitzGerald Mrs. Biddle- Diane Rose Mrs. Oscar Merrygold- Elanore Larimer Katharin Horton - Irene Sumrdy Rosaline- Charlene Jandura Mrs. Henrietta Jordon Smythe- Norma Jones The plot of the play centers around Kim and Drucilla Taylor, a young mar¬ ried couple, whose troubles begin when they move into an apartment four flights up. Miss Katharin Horton, a famous pianist, visits the Taylors. She tells them that her partner, Lawrence Shep¬ pard, had disappeared suddenly. It came about that this Sheppard fellow was a step-brother of a former tenant, Steve Haywood, and slowly Drucilla be¬ gan to solve the mystery. But in turn, Kim proves who the murderer is when he is left alone one night and the murderer returns to the scene of the crime. 82 83 LAYOUT: Shirlee Razus, Judy Showalterbaugh, Beth Burton, Judy K. Meyer. LAYOUT: Shirlee Razus, Miss Workman, Jo Ann Davids. At last, Merrillville has a Journalism Class which really helps when it comes to putting out the Annual and Mirror. The class is supervised by a new teacher to the school. Miss Joyce Workman. The functions of the class are to organize and put out the school paper every two weeks and to see that the Annual gets out on time at the end of the year. The school paper is called the Mirror and consists of news, features and sport stories in and around the school. The Annual is called the Merrillrue and is financed by the classes and the various clubs. The Journalism students identified pictures and wrote the his¬ tory of the various groups which appear in the Annual. The editors were kept busy with layout work and seeing it got to the printers on time. Many hours of work went into the Mirror and Annual and we hope that those who read and look at this book will enjoy it. ANNUAL STAFF, Standing: Nancy Frazure, Art Editor; Shirlee Razus, Photography Editor; Judy Showalterbaugh, Layout Editor; Bill Nichols, Sport Editor; Sharon Marshall, Copy Editor; Bert Stringham, Business Manager. Sitting: Jo Ann Davids, Editor- in-Chief. LAYOUT: Wanda Frogge, Virginia Reid, Warren Winders, Pat Lewis. 84 Journalism Class z td s4tutuaC St z££ Stenciling Delivering Papers Beth Burton, Barbara Macy, Lois Kros, Judy K. Meyer, and Teresa Cochran. Proofreading Julie Harlow, Peggy Sever¬ ance, Sally Luebcke, LuElla Bardwell, and Carol Bastian. 85 Left to Right: Mrs. Teresa Varro, Mrs. Marguerite Gilliland. Mrs. Mabel Midgett, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Pauline Newcomb. If you happened to smell home cooked aromas, you undoubtedly found that it came from the cafeteria where delicious meals were being served by the cooks. Our pleasant and helpful janitors spent many long hours in making the school clean and livable and kept the furnaces blasting on cold winter days. Left to Right: Mr. Charles Klimn, Mr. Elmer Stowell. Mr. Charles Henrichs, Mr..Edward Niksch, Mr. Joe Rendo Not pictured: Mr. Pierce. SetUon, s4ctcvitie4 NANCY APPLETON G. A. A. 1,2,3, President 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Sunshine 1; Student Council 1, Treasurer 2,3,4; Prom Queen. CHUCK ASHTON Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. JAMES BACKE Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. PAT BANSER Glee Club 3; Annual Staff 3. RONALD BABERCHECK Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Cross Country 1,2,3,4. LUELLA BARDWELL G. A. A. 1,2; F. H. A. 1; Sunshine 1,3; Speech 3,4; Glee Club 3; Latin 4. DELBERT BATEMAN Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. PEGGY BERRIER G. A. A. 1,2,3 ,4; F. H. A. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1, DAVID BLACK Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Mirror Staff 1,2. BETH BURTON Calumet H. S. 1,2; F. H. A. 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Latin 4; Science 4; Speech 4; English Contest 3. JERRY CHENTNIK Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4; Foot¬ ball 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4. JUDY CLARK G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,4; Sunshine 1,4. TERESA COCHRAN F. H. A. 1,2; Parliamentarian, 3,4; Glee Club 3; Sun¬ shine 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. ARLAN COLE Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4. SUE COOL G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,4. JAMES COSTER Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Camera 1,2,3,4. BOB COVACIU Class President 1; Student Council 1,4; President; Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3, All-conference 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; BILL CRAIG Jr. Hi-Y 1, Secretary 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3, President 4; Student Council 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4. JOANN DAVIDS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4, Secretary; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Editor; Senior Play; Choir 2. JUANITA DAVIS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4 Reporter; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 3; Choir 2. BRUCE DEPEW Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. CORALIE DEVRIES G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3 Vice President, 4. ALBERT DEYOUNG Dyer 1,2,3; F. F. A. 4. JOSEPH DOUTHETT F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 President; Letterman ' s Club 4; Foot¬ ball 1,2,3,4. JACK ELKINS Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. WARREN ENGSTROM Class Secretary 2; Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Let¬ terman ' s Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4. PHILIP FISHER F. F. A. 1,2,3; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. JILL FRANK G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 2,3; F. H. A. 3,4 Treasurer: Glee Club 3; Athletic Queen 3; English 3; Choir 3. RONALD FRANKOVICH Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera 4; Choir 4. NANCY FRAZURE S. S. S. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 2; Sci¬ ence Club 4. , WANDA FROGGE F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Senior Play; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. JAMES GILDERSLEEVE Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Science Club 1; Foot¬ ball 1,2,3 LARRY GOLKOWSKI Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4 Treasurer; Science Club 1; Junior Play; Football 1,2,3,4. GERRIE GRIFFIN G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; S. S. S. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4, Production Manager. 87 DAVID GUST Camera Club 1; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Mirror Staff 1,2. RALPH HALFMAN none. JULIE HARLOW S. S. S. 1,2,3; G. A. A. 2; Glee Club 3; Speech Club 3,4 Secretary; Latin Club 4. BILL HENDERSON California 1,2,3; Camera Club 4; Sr. Hi-Y 4. DONNA HICKMAN G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. CAROL HUNTER G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4 Sergeant-at-Arms; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play. SHIRLEY HURLBURT G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Stu¬ dent Council 1. RALPH JEFFERY Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Camera Club 3,4 Vice Presi¬ dent; Football 1,2. RICHARD JEFFERY Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Football 1. ROBERT JEFFERY Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Camera Club 3,4 President; Letterman ' s Club 4; Baseball 3,4; Football 1. NANCY JENKINS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3 Sergeant-at-Arms, 4. JEANNINE JEVICKS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 2,3 Treasurer, 4 President; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3 Vice President; Student Council 4 Vice Presi¬ dent; Choir 4. JOYCE JOHNSON G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3; F. H. A. 3,4; S. S. S. 4; Student Council 2. DON JONES Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Camera Club 3,4; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Football 1,2. CURTIS KILLION Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera Club 1; Letterman ' s Club 4; Football 1, 2, 4 All-conference Honorable Mention. CLAUDE KLINGAMAN Jr. Hi-Y 1,2. TOM KOKINDA Class President 4; Class Vice President 3; Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Science 1; Camera Club 1; Student Council 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. ANNA KOPSCICK G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3; F. H. A. 3,4 Parliamen¬ tarian; S. S. S. 4. LOIS KROS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3 Treasurer, 4; F. H. A. 3,4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. LARRY LAPE Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Science Club 3,4. MARY LOU LAWRENCE G. A. A. 1,2. DON LECIK Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera Club 1,2. ARLETHA LEGGITT G. A. A. 1,2,3,4. RICHARD LEHMAN Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 3,4; Bas¬ ketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. DON LOLLIS Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. PAT LEWIS F. H. A. 1,2,3 Historian, 4; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3 Treasurer, 4; Choir 3; Sextette 3; State Contest 2nd; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. SALLY LUEBCKE G. A. A. 2,3,4; S. S. S. 4; F. H. A. 4; Mirror Staff 4; An¬ nual Staff 4. MALCOLM LUNSFORD Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4. APRIL MAIHOFER G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; S. S. S. 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Junior Play. JEANETTE MANDLY G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Glee Club 3; S. S. S. 4. SHARON MARSHALL G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; An¬ nual Staff 4 Copy Editor; Mirror Staff 3,4; Choir 1,2; Class Treasurer 2. TOM MAYER Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Football 1, 2,3,4 All-Conference Honorable Mention. MARLENE MELAT G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; F. H. A. 3,4 Secretary; Senior Play. 88 KENNY METCALF Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4 Reporter; Letterman ' s Club 3,4 Vice President, Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3, 4. LARRY NEMETH Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4 Secretary; Basketball 2; Foot¬ ball 1,2,4; Senior Play. BILL NICHOLS Science Club 3,4 President; Camera Club 4; Student Coun¬ cil 4; Mirror Staff 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4 Sports Editor; Class Sergeant-at- Arms 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. RAY NILES Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera Club 4; Choir 3,4; Junior Play. ANDY PAVLOV Class Secretary 4. NANCY PETERSON G. A. A. 1,2,3,4 Treasurer; Pep Club 2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4 Historian; Choir 2,3,4. JERRY PIERCE Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Letterman ' s Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Senior Play. RICHARD POLING Jr. Hi-Y 1,2 Sergeant-at-Arms; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4 Vice Presi¬ dent; Letterman ' s Club 3,4 Historian; Class Treasurer 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 2,3; Football 1,2,3 All-Conference, 4 Second Team. MARY PRICE G. A. A. 1; S. S. S. 1; Glee Club 3,4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. STEVE RATAJEC Jr. Hi-Y 1 Vice President, 2 President; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4 President; Class President 3; Student Council 2,3,4; Choir 4; Prom King; Letterman ' s Club 3 Vice President 4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3 Honorable Mention, 4 All-Conference Second Team. SHIRLEE RAZUS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Camera 1,2,3,4 Secretary; Pep Ciub 1, 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; RICHARD SADLER Dyer 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera Club 4; F. F. A. 4. PEGGY SEVERANCE S. S. S. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 4; F. H. A. 4; Choir 1,2,4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. JOYCE SHANNON G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; S. S. S. 1,2; F. H. A. 3,4 Reporter; Glee Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4. MARGARET SHEETS Speech Club 1,2,4; Debate 1,2; Choir 2; S. S. S. 3; G. A. A. 3; Science Club 4; Latin Contest 1; Mirror Staff 2 Business Manager, 3. JUDY SHOWALTERBAUGH S. S. S. 1,2,3,4 Vice President; G. A. A. 3,4; Camera Club 2; Pep Club 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. TOM SOKOL F. F. A. 2,3,4; Camera Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2. DAVID STOLTZ Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4. BERT STRINGHAM Class President2; Student Council 1,2,4; Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Science Club 3,4; Camera 4; Latin Club 4 President; Annual Staff4; Busi¬ ness Manager; Junior Play; Senior Play. KERMITA THOMPSON F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; S. S. S. 4. MARIANN VEREB S. S. S. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. MARILYN WIELGUS G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; S. S. S. 1,2 Recording Secretary, 3, 4 Treasurer; Science Club 4; Pep Club 2,3; Cheerleader 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Mirror Staff 3; Annual Staff 3. BETH WILBURN Missouri 1; Choir 2,3,4 Vice President; Glee Club 3,4 President; G. A. A. 3,4; F. H. A. 3,4 Vice President; Pep Club 4; English Contest 3; Senior Play. BARBARA YESTER G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4; Glee Club 3; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. 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