Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1956 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF “ 56 ” PRESENTS THE MERRILLVUE MERRILLVILLE INDIANA We came, we saw, we conquered. In September we re- turned to, what’s this?? a brand new school. The freshman were given a royal welcome by the seniors. The big day for the new school, dedication. Re- They launched the school offically. member how the keys were passed out? A few scorched Pirates, but--oh, well! The exciting homecoming game — score 13 - 13 . 1955-56 J4ia Announcing Mr. Football; Jim Powers, and his court. Carolyn Jenkins, our first homecoming queen, and her ladies in waiting. Carolyn Jenkins Where ' s my socks? Oh no, not a hole! 3 - . ★ ★ GINNY and BOB Their socks were tops. ★ ★ Jim Powers We certainly received our share of tro- phies at the band contest. ¥ Watch the birdie, Senior! The Sophomores were proud of their light blue sweaters with dark letters. Rah! Rah! Rah! Not to be out done, the Juniors bought rings. + “Ti e cCi n ecL Put those lights on. Put some tinsel over there ! Fight, Pirates, Fight! Who are you calling, Rosie? Hey, watch out! Those kids are hungry: ★ s4 eve z4ce tded ★★★★★ Oh, what a polite gentleman! Many a brain was overworked during the semester exams. H You’ll have to run faster than that, boy. Sadie Hawkins Day is here.” 9 ACUITY MR. EDGAR MILLER Principal MR. HENRY WICHMANOWSKI Assistant Principal 12 MR. HENRY FIELER Township Trustee MRS. HELEN HAYDEN School Treasurer MR. ROBERT BRANNOCK County Superintendent MRS. MILDRED MEYER School Nurse 13 ALEX BEGROWICZ Mathematics IRENE COLLINS Latin, Dean of Girls GRACE BOVARD Typing, Shorthand Office Practice VERNON CONNER English, Speech 14 RICHARD DEMAREE EDWARD ENGLEHART World History, U. S. History Physical Education, Health and Safety Football Coach Driver Training and Basketball Coach LEAH HILAND Librarian JAMES HOLDERMAN Art IS CLYDE MOTTS Science FRANK MELTZER Instrumental Music JEROULD REINHART Vocal Music MARGARET MAIETTA English, Spanish WILMA RACOSKY Home Economics STANLEY SEMOKAITIS Industrial Arts JOHN SHETTLES Agriculture MARTHA SMITH ALEANA THOMAS Mathematics Home Economics 17 SHIRLEY VILLERS Physical Education, Biology Health and Safety VELVEN WOOLDRIDGE Industrial Arts JOYCE WORKMAN English, Typing, Journalism HELEN YACUK Typing, Bookkeeping Business Math 18 Mrs. Pauline Newcomb, Mrs. Ethel Marsalek, Mrs. Thelma Temple. Mr. Joe Rendo, Mr. Charlie Hendrichs, Mr. Pete Lennertz. 19 ★ ENIORS KENNETH Kenny BAILEY Drawing seems to be his one main joy. Quiet and thoughtful is this senior boy. BYRON Aaron BUHR Tall and lanky, hair of red. He is sure to get ahead. ROBERT Bob ANGERMAN A star of basketball and track. In loads of friends, he ' ll never lack. ELLEN Cookie BLACKA Here’s a girl you ' ll know by sight. Her cheeks are rosy, com- plexion light. ROBERT Bob BENSON Bob wants to be a future pilot, Flying high where it ' s so quiet. DAVID Dave CAIN A boy who ' s liked by one and all. Likes band and track and bas- ketball. RICHARD Daisy ANSTAK His favorite class, of course, is art. In this we know, he ' s very smart. VINCENT Vince BLOMILEY He plays good baseball for the team, A young man always on the beam. 22 JAMES Jim DAVIES Athletic type, football star, This boy, we know, is going far. HENRY Hank COOK A small fellow, full of fun, Likes everything and every- one. ARNOLD Ajax DEWELL A tall strong boy is Arnie De- Well, Inall be attempts, he will not fail. JACK Cookie COOK Cars, we hear, are his main delight, They’re on his mind, day and night. ROBERT Bob DONDANVILLE This young man is tall and slender, Many kind services he will render. DAVID Dave DONDANVILLE His main hobby is cars, of course. His knowledge comes from every source. JAMES Jim” DUGLE An Irish lad, with friendly grin. His many friends weren ' t hard to win. DOUGLAS Doug DONDANVILLE Twin to David and like the other, His hobby is cars, just like his brother. §4t«JR- . f - ' A JOANNE Jo FITZGERALD An honor student every year. She ' ll have success, you need not fear. BEVERLY Bev ESSICK She ' s musical and brilliant too, With 4-H ribbons, colored blue. DALE FLEMING He ' s really fine in artistic measures, Drawing and painting are his main pleasures. BONNIE Bon FELTER She has many interests too, Speech Club President, fan of Purdue. CARLIE Cars GERNENZ Small in frame, with lots of charm, His future plans, to own a farm. ROBERT Bob FRANK A born leader, at everyone’s call, Here ' sa ladwho ' son the ball. TERRY GILL His favorite pastime is play- ing baseball, One of the best-liked boys of all. ROSEMARIE Rosie FRIEDRICK Quiet and gentle in her ways, Her generosity always pays. SHARON Sharry GRUEL A girl who’s always on the go, And one who hasn ' t gota foe. EVELYN Evie GRANT Singing is what she likes to do, She ' s always gay and cheer- ful too. CAROLE GUERNSEY She ' swell-dressed and mighty keen, Always pretty whenever she ' s seen. BERNARD Bernie GRIFFEN Small but mighty, is this lad, Cheerful disposition, never mad. JANE Janie HALSTED She ' s the leader of the Sun- shine gals, Loads of charm and loads of pals. RAYMOND Ray HALFMAN He’stalland blond, his name is Ray, He ' ll be your friend , night or day. JANET Jan HALSTED She likes writing and music too. To all her friends she ' s always true. ROBERT Bob HALFMAN A handsome boy and very strong, He never does a thing that ' s wrong. DONALD Hajji HARGER Agriculture is a like of his. At running a farm, he ' d be a whiz. JOHN ’’Crazylegs HARTSOCK A guy who always has a ready smile. To help out a friend, he ' d walk a mile. DONALD Spider HATTEN Don, you know, is very tall. That ' s why he ' s great in bas- ketball. BARBARA Bobbie HORNAK A little girl who ' s very pe- tite. Very nice and very sweet. NORMA Norm HERRON To be a secretary is her desire, A girl we like and one we ad- mire. BETTY HELD A girl who loves to roller skate, A sport in which she’s really great. LEWIS Lew HORNER A football player, he ' s pretty grand. He ' ll go far from where we stand. JUDITH Jude HOEKSTRA A quiet girl with a charming smile. With whom you ' d like to chat awhile. 26 CAROLYN Jenks JENKINS A girl we think is really keen, Chosen as our first Home- coming Queen. THOMAS Tom JURS1C A whiz at Latin, vary smart, Has gentle manners, gentle heart. WAYNE Allen HORNER He ' s very happy, I.Q.. A tenor in choir, one too. has a high and a good MARILYNN Mar JOHNSON A slender girl and statuesque. In our eyes, she ' s one of the best. JACQUELINE Jackie JEWELL A real cute girl, liked by all, Always looks happy, on the ball. NINA Itty Bitty HURLBURT Here’s a girl who ' s going far, In whatever she does, she ' ll be a star. NANCY Nan KARRLE A girl who’s very good at art. Gay disposition, gentle heart. NORMA Norm JONES A favorite of the senior class, Always neat is this lass. LEROY Kitch KITCHELL Hair so curly, good physique, He makes new friends every week. JACQUELINE Jackie KROS. Short blond hair, freckled ' nose. She has friends wherever she goes. JAMES Arkie KING Words of wisdom flow from his mouth. This cheerful fellow is from the south. HENRY Jerry” KOMP A smart and generous lad is he. He ' ll be a great man, just wait and see. GWYNETH Gwyn KLIPP Sunshine member for all high school years, From her friends come many cheers. ELEANOR Ellie” LARIMER Curly hair, eyes of blue, Likes music, choir, to name a few. JAMES Jim KING A nice young fellow, full of fun. Many friends for lifehe ' swon. JOHN KRAFT Red hair, slender, very tall. One of the most-liked boysof all. 28 BARBARA Barb MACY Shorthand and typing have a leading role. In this girl ' s life, She’ll reach her goal. MARIE Butch LOYCE A tiny petite girl. Always gay. Brings happiness to others, day by day. DAVID Crocket MAIHOFER A nice young man, dark and handsome, He has many friends and then some. CAROLE Lou LUEBCKE Lovely green eyes, long brown hair, A happy young lady, with never a care. DEFOREST De” LIPKE A well - liked, nice - looking lad. Always in a happy mood, never sad. LARRY LAVERY He likes basketball and all sports included. From doing good favors he never eluded. PHYLLIS ”Phyl LOWELL Another fine girl, her grades are high. She studies hard, that ' s the reason why. BOB Ellsworth LAYMAN A great in football, a very fine guy. He ' s one of the nicest in everyone ' s eyes. BEVERLY Bev MARTINEZ Dark brown hair and flashing eyes, A favorite gal of all the guys. DAVID Dave MEYER A fine young man is David Meyer, In life’s ladder of success he ' ll go higher and higher. VIRGINIA Kiki MASSENGILL She was president of G.A.A., One of the nicest is all we can say. DOLORES Dee” MARANDO One of the prettiest in the senior class, Blackhair and eyesadorn this lass. DONALD Don MEYER He enjoys acting in school plays, He ' s really enjoyed all his school days. BRUCE McDOWELL Here ' s a very intelligent lad. Always active, never seen mad. JAY Tuttles McCRACKEN Fun loving fellow, this is true, Quite the fancy dancer, ath- letic too. JUDITH Judy A. MEYER She has a nice personality, Full of pep and vitality. CLAIR Ed MINNICH JR. This lad has a scientific mind, He’ll go fat, you’re sure to find. KEITH OEST You ' ll know him by his curly hair. Has lots of good humor and some to spare. JUDITH Judy K. MEYER Tall and blond is Judy K. Meyer, Sets all the fellows hearts on fire. KAREN Punch NELSON Blonde ofhair, loves all forms of art, Not only is Karen pretty, but she ' s also smart. DONALD Don” MRISCIN His talent is playing in the band, He ' s very good, let ' s give him a hand. FRED OGAN Senior class president, re- spected by all. Smart as a whip and plays good football. SHARON MEYER Helps the nurse in medical needs, Always been known for her gentle deeds. JAMES Pookie NEWCOMB Here’s a senior with a heart of gold. Does many kind things with- out being told. FRANK Pocko PEREZ Frank plays a real hot cornet in the band. We may be prejudiced, but we think he ' s grand. PETER Petavich OLOVICH What a guy; tall dark and good looking. When he grins, you know somethings cooking. JAMES Moose” RANDALL Co -captain of the football team. He ' s a mathematician ' s dream. JOSEPH Joe PREDAINA Cars are the favortie pastime of Joe, He is very friendly and has no foe. JAMES Big Jim POWERS Big and tall, a football king. He will succeed in every- thing. PAUL Fat Man PATTON Here’s a guy who’s known by all. If you need a friend, just call on Paul. SHIRLEY Rick REICHANADTER Quiet and gentle, her work always done. When you get to know her, she’s barrels of fun. RAYMOND Ray PURCELL This lad is tall and easy- going. He alwayshas his goodnature showing. 32 SHIRLEY Shirl” SCHIESSER A real fine gal, a true blue friend , Her generosity never ends. VIRGINIA Ginny REID Editor of our Merrillvue, One of the nic est girls we ever knew. BULA BulaMae SHAVVVER Small but mighty in all things, Joy and kindness she always brings. EARL Schnoz ' ' SCHNABEL Everyone knows this senior guy. He always has a word when he passes by. DIANNE Red ROSE Hair of red, eyes of brown, Always fun to have around. JEAN Hotrod SHELHART A girl who loves all sports is Jean, We all agree she ' s mighty l pp n SHARON Sherrie SIEVERT Bubbling with energy and pep, A gal who ' s always right in step. CAROLYN Lynn SIMMS Blonde hair and green eyes describes Carolyn, She ' s full of laughter, full of fun. RALPH Snuff SMITH Short and happy is this guy, Contentment is the reason why. DOROTHA The Dot STRINGHAM Life of the party is this gal, She ' s one of the best, a real fine pal. COSMOS Cos SMITH He’s full of fun and likes to share it. Troubles: this guy can bear it. WILLIAM Will -Yum SMITH Six foot and over, tall and dark, On a great career he ' ll soon embark. GENE Smitty SMITH Here is another senior named Smith, His good manners and good looks are not a myth. JANE SOOHEY Jolly, fun loving, and full of pep, This senior gal is really hep. IRENE SUMURDY In the band she plays the flute, A slender gal and mighty cute. WANDA Windy STOWERS Windy is this gal ' s nickname, In roller skating she ' s gained her fame. 34 LOREN Looney THOMPSON This fellow is president of F. F.A., In our book, he ' s always O.JK. JUDY Jude SUROWIEC A real fine gal with eyes of green, A very special human being. MARIAN TYLER Her giggle sets her apart from all, A 1 1 her school days were ball. DOROTHY Doe Doe TAYLOR A s m a 1 1 girl but a mighty one, Who always has a lot of fun. DARLENE WALLACE She really is quite sweet and mild, Though she would have you think her wild. BETTY VAN BLAIR In typing Betty Ann ' s a whiz, A real nice gal, that she is. JOHN WALLACE A trip to Ireland was his sum- mer vacation. Traveling is his favorite rec- reation. RICHARD Sam VELASCO The future Rubinstein of Merrillville High, A very likeable kind of guy. PAUL Herman WIERMAN This was his first year at M. H.S., We hope he thinks it was his best. WENZEL Wegs WEGMAN A success in everything he tries, A handsome lad with brown hair and eyes. PATRICIA Patti WOODS This gal is tops in all her studies. She ' ll never want for any buddies. JOANNE Joanie WOJAHN She’s the gal who leads the cheers, You’ll hear of her through- out the years. NOT PICTURED DAVID KUCHAR VINCENT MONZULLA JOHN RUBERY WILLIAM SANDERS LILLIAN WENCL JUDITH Judy WELCHES Quiet, gentle in her ways. She ' ll be happy for the rest of her days. LARRY YAROS A nice young man, we think he ' s grand, He’s a very good member of our wonderful band. 36 Senior Class Officers ROW I: Mrs. Collins, Sponsor; Marie Loyce, Secretary; Marilynn Johnson, Treasurer. ROW II: Bob Half- man, Vice-President; Fred Ogan, President; Mr. Begrowicz, Sponsor; Mr. Wooldridge, Sponsor. Not pic- tured, Mr. Conner. Se Uo t Does it seem possible? Just four years have gone by since we were green freshmen. When we walked up and down the halls looking up at those lucky Sen- iors, we often wondered if we would ever make it. Our Freshman president was Bob Layman. That year our activity was a skating party. We then became Sophomores and re-elected Bob Layman President. We went to the Chicago Stadium to see the Globe Trotters play the Minneapolis Lakers. Oh yes, and then our Junior year. Our play, There ' s always a Murder was a tremendous success. The theme for our prom was Stairway to the Stars. Club 56 which was cabaret style was our Junior dance. Wenzel Wegman was our president. And then came the climax to our High School days here at Merrillville- - our Senior year. Yes, we finally made it! As Seniors we gave another play entitled The Whole Town ' s Talking. The long awaited shocking day--the arrival of our Senior pictures soon came. As Seniors we were led through the various events and activities by Fred Ogan our president. One of our proudest moments was when Carolyn Jenkins was crowned Merrillville High School ' s first Homecoming Queen by Mr. Football of 1955, Jim Powers. We would like to thank our sponsors for their patience and help during these past four years. Yes, time did fly, but now our long awaited graduation day has come ! 37 John Hartsock Joanne Wojohn BEST ALL AROUND 38 Dottie Stringham Bill Smith LIFE OF TH E PARTY Bruce McDowell Joanne FitzGerald MOST INTELLIGENT Bob Layman Jane Soohey BEST PERSONALITY f cc U yi4 ROW I: M. Adams, W. Ashton, R. Backe, J. Barbercheck, D. Bartos, S. Black, K. Blocker, J. Bonick. ROW II: J. Brennan, L. Broadaway, B. Brown, H. Byerly, R. Casassa, P. Calhoun, J. Cantor, G. Christansen. ROW III: G. Clements, S. Clodfelder, B. Cook.J. Coster, G. Croley.M. Cunningham, D. Danford.S. Davis. ROW IV: C. Day, J. Dean.W. DeYoung, D. Deuberry, S. Eckert, J. Eisner, S. Evers, G. Feczko. ROW V: C. Fortier, S. Franko, P. Fudge, B. Gabor, E. Gabor, L. Giacomini, J. Giertz, P. Gransinger. ROW VI: D. Gust, G. Halfman, L. Halfman, E. Halsted, P. Halsted, R. Halsted, R. Harbit, E. Harger. ROW VII: J. Hasley, N. Hilbrich, P. Horner, C. Horst, G. Hull, B. Jennings, B. Johnson, J. Johnson. 42 ROW I: N. Johnston, J. Keaton, S. Kelly, J. King, D. Knauer, T. Lemaich, J. Lewis, S. Linkhart. ROW II: J. Lowe, D. Lunsford, D. Maddock, D. Madera, J. Mascher, J. Mascher, K. McCracken, A. McFadden. ROW III: M. Melle, D. Metcalf, B. Meyer, L. Midgett, K. Miller, B. Minniti, L. Minniti.T. Monfort. ROW IV: N. Mor- row, M. Mundell, R. Musitelli, J. Nemeth, B. Nix, A. Nuzzo, D. O ' Brien, J. O ' Conner. ROW V: A. Olson, J. Orrell, C. Peruts, S. Piskor.S. Prusinski, P. Pudlow, B. Purkey.D. Razus. ROW VI: B. Reedy, A. Richa.K. Rimer, N. Roessing, D. Roos, S. Rose, K. Rastovski, R. Rosembaum. ROW VII: T. Sadler, A. Schmidt, C. Schmidt, R. Schuck, R. Schulte, K. Schwab, B. Scott, J. Senko. 43 ROW I: V. Shadwell, S. Shepitka, C. Shoup, B. Smith, B. Smith, G. Smith, B. Stahler, S. Stucker. ROW II: R. Sullivan, A. Thompson, B. Thornton, R. Todd.J. Tonk.J. Van Cleave, F. Varela, T. Welches. ROW III: B. Wells, A. Williams, P. Winrotte, D. Wolff, B. Woods, C. Yester, M. Young, J. Zeha. 44 ROW I: Jim Lowe, President; Miss Yacuk, Sponsor; Nancy Johnston, Vice President; Beverly Purkey, Treasurer; Shirley Shepitka, Secretary. ROW II: Mr. Motts, Sponsor; Mr. Meltzer, Sponsor; Mr. Englehart, Sponsor. f utUox 0 ?7te puvUe6 The Junior Class this past year made up one of the largest junior classes in Merrillville High School history. As freshmen, the jun- iors enjoyed several skating parties. As sophomores the juniors went to see Cinerama in Chicago and who could forget this? Another well remembered chapter in the history of this class as sophomores was their class sweaters which were blue and white. This past year the class enjoyed several memorable events. A couple of them were the annual prom which they sponsored, and the day they got their rings. With the help of the class officers--Jim Lowe, President; Nancy John- ston, Vice-President; Shirley Shepitka, Secretary; and Beverly Pur- key, Treasurer; and the guidance of their sponsors - -Miss Yacuk, Mr. Motts, Mr. Meltzer, and Mr. Englehart; the class was led to a very successful year as juniors. 45 Soft£o K Vie6 ROW I- S. Anstak, D. Angerman, J. Angerman, M. Ash, W. Ashton, L. Baessler, W. Bailey, V. Bali. ROW II: V. Bardwe ' ll A Becker, K. Benson, B. Berger, L. Bihlman, C. Bodamer, D. Bodkin, K. Bogan. ROW III: B. Brechner, M Broadaway B. Burdan, C. Chentnik, D. Clawson, Jo Cozmanoff, D. King, R. Danford. ROW IV: M. Daniels, L. Deuberry , I. Dispennett, D. Dowdy, B. Eckstrom, C. Eich, M. Engstrom.A. Fernandez. ROW V: S. Frank, B. Frat- zke J Gavelek R Gildersleeve, T. Gilrowski, J. Gordon, J. Groza, M. Guse. ROW VI: F. Hagerty, M. Flampton, B. Flansen, G. Harding, C. Hein, M. Held, D. Henderson, K. High. ROW VII: L. Hill, S. Holdeman, L. Hoskins, D. Hunter, R. Jedynek, D. Jenks, J. Johnston, D. Kent. 46 Safe u uyied ROW I: A. Killion, . Kitchell, L. Klingaman, M. Koenig, V. Lahaie, P. Lavery, R. Lewis, J. Lollis. ROW II: S. Marsalek, R. Maneo, S. Mandulla, B. Mandley, J. Mandly, A. Macy, P. Martinez, J. Massengill. ROW III: C. Massey, B. Matthews, D. Mays, K. McDowell, S. McGrann, C. McLean, A. Meiselbar, L. Melat. ROW IV: L. Melle, C. Miller, K. Milobar, K. Mitchell, G. Monroe, J. Mosak, J. Neff, B. Niles. ROW V: R. Pessmeg, G. Primich, A. Rainwater, D. Rainwater, D. Rastovski, P. Rastovski, T. Riddle, L. Rosenbalm. ROW VI: T. Rosen- balm.J. Rocker, S. Sadler, K. Scheub.J. Schulte, T. Shapley.J. Shapley.R. Sherrington. ROW VII: N. Shevick, J. Sobat, P. Soohey, D. Staley, J. Stout, N. Stringham, D. Sukel, B. Summer. 47 Sofc lo Koxe4 ROW I: T. Talbott, K. Tancos.L. Temple, J. Thompson, C. Timmons, J. Tomasic.B. Vickroy, N. II: R. Vlasic, H. Vrehas, J. Wagoner, B. Wallace, M. Wallace, B. Webb, H. Wegman, J. Wehner. Wencl.D. Wilburn, M. Wilfond.E. Wise, D. Witham, S. Witham, G. Wright, L. Yurko. ROW IV: 1 Vlasic. ROW ROW III: B. Zuccolatto. •18 ROW I: Bill Fratzke, President; Norma Stringham, Vice-President, Mary Lonsbury, Secretary; Beverly Breckner, Treasurer. ROW II: Mrs. Racosky, Mrs. Maietta, Miss Workman, Mr. Shettles, Sponsors. e tu tc4e tce When the class of 58 began their high school career they had 141 students. Now they have 138 members in their class. The class officers their Freshman year were as follows; Bryant Matthews, President; TimDoyle, Vice-President; Beverly Brechner, Secretary; and Mary Lonsbury, Treasurer. Their class sponsors are: Mr. Shettles, Miss Workman, Mrs. Maietta and Mrs. Rocosky. Their Freshman year the class went to the Dunes and also had a skating party. Their activities their Sophomore year were their Sophomore Valentine ' s Dance in April and the Ice Review. The year was also highlighted by the receipt of their sweaters--columbia blue with navy letters. 49 ROW I: R. Albin, N. Anderson, C. Appleton, E. Backe, J. Bailey, C. Baity, P. Ballestero, J. Banser. ROW 1I : C. Bartos, K. Baurle, R. Blanks, F. Blessmer, L. Boger, K. Borrmann, J. Broadaway, E. Bryant. ROW III: B. Buhr, p! Burke, J. Campbell, K. Carlin, P. Cassell, J. Charles, J. Cifaldi, J. Clark. ROW IV: J. Clarke, C. Clausen, S. Clodfelder, R. Cross, S. Danford, T. Davis, M. Diegan, D. Dipert. ROW V: D. Dispennett, D. Dragonowski, S. Englehart, D. Ewen, T. Fisher, P. Fleming, S. Fletcher, J. Flick. ROW VI: R. Franz, N. Garwood J. Gies, m’ Gill, E. Gillam, A. Gorrell, R. Hacker, L. Haines. ROW VII: L. Halfman, C. Hardt, J. Harger, B. Harper, J. Havard, L. Hein, J. Heinrinck, M. Holley. 50 ROW I: P. Hornak, D. Hull, B. Jedynak, B. Jeffery, B. Jewell, S. Jewell, J. Johnson, D. Jones. ROW II: B. Kaunue, C. Klipp, J. Kraft, P. Kupec, L. Lancaster, J. Lanaham, J. Lehman, D. Lewis. ROW III: D. Lipke, M. Logan, N. Long, D. Lowell, D. Lucas, L. Luedtke, C. Macy, D. Madas. ROW IV: M. Macar, W. Majcher, P. Maneno, J. Marando, S. Martin, B. McClure, P. McFadden, M. Mehr. ROW V: J. Miller, D. Mitchell, M. Moohl, W. Moore, C. Mullen, B. Murray, N. Newman, B. Nix. ROW VI: S. O ' Brien, D. O ' Conner, N. Olson, J. Orrell, D. Ott, S. Price, R. Radu, L. Rakoczy. ROW VII: J. Ramsay, M. Ramsey, L. Rastovski, K. Reder, J.Reed, D. Reveal, B. Russell, S. Sanders. 51 ROW I: J. Sandlin, M. Schiesser, A. Schultz, J. Seroka, N. Shaffner, D. Shebat, S. Shepitka, T. Shotliff. ROW II: P. Shoup, H. Shrout, E. Sonnenberg, R. Stephans, J. Stoltz, B. Stowers, H. Struble, K. Stucker. ROW III; D. Sullivan, D. Timmons, J. Titak, D. Tonk, T. Trussa, C. Vickroy, R. Wade, B. Watkins. ROW IV: E Weaver, J Webb, J. Wells, R. White, C. Wilson, S. Wirick, D. Yaros, G. Yowko. ROW V: J. Zeha, E. Zimmer 52 ROW I: Judy Clarke, Secretary; Mr. Demaree, Sponsor; Mrs. Smith, Sponsor; Stewart Jewell, Vice-President. ROW II; Carole Bartos, Treasurer; Ernest Gillam, President; Mrs. Villers, Sponsor; Mr. Bovard, Sponsor. There were 147 freshies this year, which were headed by Ernest Gillam, President; Stewart Jewell, Vice-President; Carol Bartos, Treasurer; and Judy Clarke, Secretary. Mr. Bovard, Mr. Demaree, Mr. Villers, and Mrs. Smith are the advisors of the freshman class. Some of the freshman were stepped on by the seniors , but they survived and have slowly turned from green freshies to experienced sophomores. 53 ¥ CTIVITI ROW I: Le Roy Kitchell, President; Loren Thompson, Sergeant-At- Arms. ROW II; Bruce McDowell, Secretary; Dale Fleming, Vice- President; Robin Gildersleeve, Treasurer; Miss Smith, Sponsor. PURPOSE . . . To learn more about good photography. A- W ARDS . . .Kodak Company contest. YEARLY ACTIVITIES . . .A dance and photography trips . SPONSOR . . .Mrs. Smith. ROW I; Larry Bihlman, Larry Baessler, Jim King, Ray Halfman, Kent Borrman, John Titak. ROW II; Dale Flem- ing, Pete Olovich, Robin Gildersleeve, Don Henderson. ROW III: Loren Thompson, Keith Oest, Allan Killion, Chester Chentnik, Le Roy Kitchell, Bruce McDowell, Mrs. Smith. 56 Kneeling, Loren Thompson. ROW I; J. Gies, J. Gavalek, C. Hein, B. Blanks, K. Reder, R. Pessmeg. ROW II: D. Ewen, C. Guernez, B. Sanders, D. Harger, A. Rainwater, J. O’Conner, Mr. Shettles. ROW III: H. Cook, R. Radu, D. Kros, D. Meyer, E. Zimmer, B. Stowers. ' putccie s4ntenic PURPOSE . . . The F.F.A., as it is commonly known, is the national agency of , by and for boys studying vocational agri- culture in public secondary schools under the provisions of the National Vocational Educations Acts. MOTTO. ..Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve. AC- TIVITIES . . . A.F.F.A. and F.H.A. party, Father and son banquet, A convention at Purdue in the latter part of March. The money-making projects are the cloak room at all the dances , Public speaking contests, judging contests and Par- liamentary Procedure Contest. AWARDS . . . Jackets pur- chased by the boys themselves from the Indiana Association of F.F.A. SPONSOR . . . Mr. Shettles. Mr. Shettles, Sponsor; John O ' Con- ner, Secretary; John Hartsock, Sen- tinel; Loren Thompson, President; Joe Gavelek, Treasurer. 57 ROW I: Carole Guernsey, Parlia- mentarian; Barbara Macy, Reporter; Carolyn Jenkins, President; Virginia Massengill, Treasurer; Darlene Hunter, Historian. ROW II; Mrs. Racosky, Sponsor; Judy K. Meyer, Secretary; Sharon Sievert, Assistant Historian; Shirley Shepitka, Song Leader; Barbara Smith, Sergeant - at-Arms; Norma Stringham, Vice- President; Alice Meiselbar, Ser- geant-at-Arms; Mrs. Thomas, Sponsor. ' putccie s ' tnt Uca PURPOSE . . . To become better homemakers. MOTTO . . . Toward new horizons . YEARLY ACTIVITIES. . . The home- coming dance; initiations; and installation of new officers. AWARDS . . . The girls earn pins by being on committees, attending social functions, being officers, and attending meetings. SPONSORS . . . Mrs. Racosky and Mrs. Thomas. ROW I: D. Rainwater, J. Clarke, D. Hunter, P. Soohey . ROW II: Mrs. Racosky, N. Hilbrick, P. Woods, E. Grant, L. Minniti, B. Wallace, L. JClingaman, P. Calhoun, A. Becker, B. Brechner, C. Timmons, N. Stringham, J. Sandlin, B. Nix, S. Danford, C. Lowell, Mrs. Thomas. ROW III: J. K. Meyer, N. Hurlburt, S. Shepitka, C. Guernsey, B. Macy, V. Massengill, B. Webb, M. Held, A. Meiselbar, J. Sobat, L. Melat, J. Johnson, S. Sadler, N. Vlasic, P. Cassell, M. Moehl. ROW IV: A. Williams, S. Davis, C. Jenkins, G. Wright, G. Crowley, L. Roessing, N. Shevic, S. Witham, C. Bodamer, L. Dueberry, D. Staley, E. Sonnenberg, F. Hacker. ROW V: J. Gertz, L. Midgett, P. Pud- low, P. Winrotte, J. Kros, B. Smith, J. A. Meyer, S. Clodfelder, C. Wilson, N. Newman, C. Tancos, J. Serocka, M. Ramsey, N. Long, S. Wirick, V. Bardwell, D. Lipke, R. Wade. 58 ROW I: P. Woods, S. Shepitka, P. Fudge, K. Baurle, C. Day, V. Shadwell, C. Lowell. ROW II: J. Wojahn, J. Hoekstra, C. Klipp.C. Bartos, B. Broam.N. Johnston, B. Croley, Mrs. Collins, Sponsor. ROW III: B. Wells, P. Kupec, J. Dean, R. Rosenbalm, L. Luedtke.C. Vickroy, E. Larimer. ROW IV: B. Sukel.D. Timmons, T. Jursic.B. Layman, P. Patton. ?cctufie s4 Henica PURPOSE . . . To learn about the opportunities in teaching, to cultivate the qualities essential in a good teacher, to study the lives of great teachers, and to foster the development of student leadership. MOTTO . . . The Good Teacher Re- quires Physical Vitality, Mental Vigor, Moral Discrimina- tion, Wholesome Personality, Helpfulness, Knowledge and Leadership. AWARDS . . . High School Statement of Merit according to hours of service. SPONSOR . . . Mrs. Collins. Standing: Nancy Johnston, Presi- dent; ROW I: Carol Day, SongLead- er; Carol Bartos, Librarian; Karen Baurle, Treasurer; Pat Woods, Sec- retary; ROW II: Bob Layman, Par- liamentarian; Joanne Wojahn, Vice- President; Shirlee Shepitka, Histo- rian; Mrs. Collins, Sponsor. 59 Kiki Massengill, President, Karin Rimer, Songleader; Karen Blocker, Sergeant -At-Arms; Miss Yacuk, Sponsor; Jill Rocker, Reporter; Miss Villers, Sponsor; Darlene Hunter, Treasurer; Karen Nelson, Vice- President; Norma Stringham, Secre - tary. 4t6letic s444occatco t PURPOSE . . . Promote good sportsmanship and interest in physical education, recreation and social activities. MOTTO . . .Good Sports manship among girls . YEARLY ACTIVITIES . . . Skating party, Sadie Hawkins Dance, Banquet, outing, initiations , and a swimming party. AWARDS . . . At the end of each school year , the points are counted and pins, letters, sweaters, trophies at the G.A.A. Banquet for those who have earned them. SPONSORS . . . Mrs. Villers and Miss Yacuk. G. A. A. MEMBERS 60 ROW I: E. Backe, T. Davis, E. Gillam, M. Mehr, D. Timmons, B. Kanuch, B. Jeffrey, E. Weaver, J. Webb, N. Olson, L. Hein. ROW II: C. Hardt, B. Murray, P. Burke, B. Jewell, W. Moore, P. Ballestero, M. Gill, H. Struble, J. Bailey, B. Jedynek, J. Marando, K. Reder, K. Borrman. ROW III: B. Buhr, S. Jewell, C. Macy, C. Mullen, Mr. Bovard, C. Appleton, J. Stoltz, L. Boger, J. Miller, J. Cifaldi, D. O ' Conner, D. Ewen. PURPOSE. . .To acquaint the Freshman boys with the func- tions and processes of a club. ACTIVITIES . . . Dance and Skating Party. SPONSOR . . . Mr. Bovard. Charles Hardte, Treasurer; Bob Murrey, Secretary; Bob Jewell, President; Phil Burke, Vice-Presi- dent; Dennis O ' Conner, Sergeant - At-Arms; Mr. Bovard, Sponsor. 61 ROW I: Tom Gilrowski, President; Bill Fratske, Vice President; Henry Wegman, Sergeant-At-Arms; Jim Cozmanoff, Secretary; Kenny Ben- son, Treasurer. ROW II: Mr. De- maree, Sponsor. PURPOSE . . . Encourage Good Sportsmanship and clean living; to promote good fellowship and to help the school in growth and beauty. YEARLY ACTIVITIES ... A dance, a picnic, sporting events, and a party for their mothers. SPONSOR . . . Mr. Demaree. Standing: Tom Gilrowski. ROW I: J.. Tomasic, H. Wegman, A. Killion, B. Vickioy, B. Reedy, G. Harding, R. Lewis. ROW 11: L. Baessler, B. Jewell,’ G. Marsalek, D. Mays, B. Fratzke, R. Sherrington, B. Burdan, J. Shapely. ROW III: D. Henderson-, R. Gildersleeve, J. Kitchell, J. Massengill, D. Kent, R. Pessmeg, J. D. King, L. Bihlman. ROW IV: J. Mosak, R. Zuccolotto, T. Talbott, B. Matthews, L. Temple, J. Shapely, K. Benson, P. Lavery. 62 ROW I; A. McFadden, G. Clements, D. O ' Brien, L. Yaros, J. Eisner, J. King, B. Woods. ROW II: R. Harbit, J. Nemeth, R. Cassasa, D. Bartos, J. Coster, E. Schnabel, R. Snodgrass, P. Gransinger. ROW III: S. Franko, B.Myer, G. Christensen, D. Knauer, J. O ' Conner, B. Scott, D. Mriscin, F. Perez, J. Dugle, C. Smith. ROW IV: J. New- comb, W. Ashton, C. Yester, A. Olson, T. Sadler, B. Reedy, B. Schulte, B. Schook, J. Weiner, D. Maddock. ROW V: E. Minnich, B. Dondanville, K. Oest, D. Dondanville, P. Olovich, D. Metcalf, J. Senko, J. Brennan, R. Backe, J. Randall. ROW VI: K. Miller, D. Razus, L. Giacomini, T. Monfort, B. McDowell, R. Varela, B. Thorton, K. Bailey, J. Johnson, J. Lowe. ROW VII: Mr. Begrowicz, J. King, P. Patton, D. Cain, F. Ogan, D. Tonk, R. Purcell, D. Lunsford, R. Minniti, C. Schmidt. Senc vi PURPOSE . . . The purpose of this organization is to create, maintain and extend throughout the home, school, and com- munity, high standards of Christian character. Its platform is: Clean speech, sports, scholarship, and living. YEARLY ACTIVITIES. . . The Christmas Dance, Christmas baskets, donations for emergencies, sold necklaces, boughttrees for the school, and set examples for underclassmen. SPONSOR . . . Mr. Begrowicz. ROW I: David Cain, Secretary; Paul Patton, President; James New- comb, Sergeant -At -Arms; Jim King, Chaplain; Mr. Begrowicz, Sponsor. STANDING: Pete Olo- vich, Reporter. 63 ROW I: Sharon Danford, Quaestor; Joanne Fitz Gerald, Praetor; Gwyn Klipp, Aedile; Richard Velasco, Consul Supremus; Duanne Tim- mons, Trubunus; Jerry Komp, Tru- bunus. ROW II: Mrs. Collins, Spon- sor; Tom Jursic, Consul Securdus. (?tu 7fCu (£ tt PURPOSE . . . Further the interest in Greek and Roman civilizations and to increase the knowledge of classic civili- zation. MOTTO . . . Multa roga retine docta! ACTIVITIES . . . Banquet, State Convention, Field Trips and Dance. AF- FILIATIONS. . .The Junior Classical League. SPONSOR . . Mrs. Collins. ROW I: B. Felter, J. Fitz Gerald, S. Gruel, J. Groza, K. Baurle, S. Danford, L. Luedtke. ROW II: B. Murray, R. Rosenbalm.M. Ash, C. Bartos, C. Clausen, K. McDowell, S. McGrann, S. Shepitka, S. Sanders. ROW III: E. Gil- lam, D. Dros, R Musitelli, S. Fletcher, L Broadaway, P. Lowell, S. Meyer, G. Klipp, C. Klipp. ROW IV: D. Timmons, B. Sukol, R. Blasic, J. Newcomb, B. Danford, C. Macy, K. Bailey, T . Jrusic, J. Komp, R. Velasco, Mrs. Collins. 64 ROW I; C. Smith, L.Lavery, J. Davies, W. Wegman, B. Layman, T. Gill. ROW II: D. Mriscin, J. Kraft, P. Patton, J. Randall, W. Horner, D.Maihofer, B. Halfman. ROW III: D. Cain, J. Hartsock, V. Blomily, B. Smith, Mr. Engle - hart, D. Hatten, B. Buhr, B, Angerman. PURPOSE. . . To promote better sportsmanship. YEARLY ACTIVITIES. . . The seniors members of the basketball team go down state to see the state finals. AWARDS. . . During the year a letter is earned, and the senior boys either get a trophy or get the money paid on their letterman ' s jacket. SPONSOR. . . Mr. Englehart. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Randall, Presi- dent; B. Layman, Secretary; Coach Englehart, Sponsor; J. Davies, Treas- urer; V. Blomiley, Historian; J. Powers, Vice-President; J. Han- sock. Sergeant-at-arms. 6:5 Kay McCracken, Karin Rimer, Joanne Wojahn, Ginny Smith. Sharon Englehart, Johlyn Charles, Beverly Brechner. PURPOSE ... To encourage loyalty among the students at Merrillville. SPONSOR . . . Mrs. Villers. ROW I: R. Friedrich, B. Stahler.S. Piskor, D. Roos, D. Gust.S. Black, K. Blocker, S. Pursinski, B. Purkey. ROW II: J. Johnson, S. Englehart, M. Wallace, E. Wise, B. Srrtith, R. Halsted, S. Shepitka, M. Young. ROW III: M. Haas, J. Thompson, K. Sheub, J. Wagoner, B. Brechner, M. Held, B. .Sumner, S. Anstak, A. Becker, D. Marando, B. Macy. ROW IV: P. Soohey, P. Pudlow, A. Williams, R. Rosenbalm.S. Davis, J. Giertz.L. Midgett, M. Melle, V. Lahaie, K. Milobar. ROW V: B. Felter, S. Clodfelder, C. Lowell, N. Long, S. Price, D. Lipke, F. Hacker, J. Kraft, M. Ramsey, N. Anderson, M. Diegan. ROW VI: B. Wencl, D. Dispennett, S. Frank, K. High, S. Holde- man, L. Luedtke, N. Garwood, P. Horner, P. Fudge, E. Halsted. ROW VII: M. Guse, J. Charles, L. Rosenbalm, A. Meiselbar, M. Lonsbury, K. Mitchell, J. Rocker, D. Hunter, J. Neff, G. Primich, P. Martinez. ROW VIII: B. Danford, C. Rastovski, E. Larimer, N. Karrel, J. Jewell, J. Surowiec, N. Herron, I. Sumurdy, J. K. Meyer, M. Johnson, Mrs. Villers. (if) STANDING: Bob Angerman, President. ROW I: D. Maihofer, B. Halfman, L. Thompson, D. Meyer, L. Horner. ROW II: R. Halfman, B. Meyer, W. Horner, G. Fezko, R. Velasco. ROW III: S. Franko, R. Vlasic, D. Bobkin, D. Dondanville, B. Benson. ROW IV: B. Smith, J. Hasely.J. Komp, ]. Cook.R. Anstak. STANDING: Mr. Motts. Science (?lu PURPOSE . . .a. To increase our knowledge of science, b. To learn to perfect our skills in science, c. To give service in our community andnation. d. To under stand the importance of science in our lives, e. To help carry out the program of Science Clubs of America. YEARLY ACTIVITIES . . . Trips to the Budd Company and Sinclair Oil, Science Fair, and Dance. MOTTO ... A project for every member. SPONSOR . . . Mr. Motts Bob Benson, Vice-President; Doug Dondanville, Secretary-Treasurer; Bob Angerman, President; Mr. Motts, Sponsor. 67 Vivian Bali, Treasurer; Mary Lons- bury, Secretary; Virginia Reid, Vice-President; Mr, Conner, Spon- sor; Bonnie Felter, President. Speech PURPOSE. . . To afford opportunities for education in par- liamentary procedure, business meetings, speech contests and debating. AWARDS. . . Co-sponsoring a variety show with the P.T.A., holding a dance, going to Lew Wallace and Purdue for student congresses, having a play, one act of which went to Ball State, also a picnic and a play in Chicago. SPONSOR. . . Mr. Conner. STANDING; Bonnie Felter, president. ROW I; B. Russell, P. Fudge, L. Minnit, J. Johnson, C. Horst, J. Soohey, L. Rosenbalm, J. Charles, S. Englehart. ROW II: L. Lancaster, R. Musitelli, B. Frank, G. Smith, E. Wise, B. Smith] C. Smith, P. Patton, R. Halsted.ROW III; s. Aastak, B. Sumner, J. Rocker, P. Martinez, M. Lonsbury, M. Guse L Melat, G. Clements, H. Byerly. ROW IV: S. Gruel, V. Reid, A. Nuzzo, G. Primich, A. Mieselbar, D. Hunter, ’ m . Wallace, R. Velasco, C. Fortier. ROW V: K. Mitchell, V. Bali, T. Gilrowski, A. Killion, G. Hardin. ROW VI- B. Smith, B. Layman, D. Hatten, L. Lavery, J. Kraft. STANDING: Wenzel Wegman, Mr. Wichmanowski. ROW I; Norma Stringham, Fred Ogan, David Cain. Dave Maihofer, Loren Thompson, Jim Randall, Leroy Kitchell, Richard Velasco, Joanne Wojah’n, Kiki Massengill Carolyn Jenkins. ROW II; Judy Sandlin, Bob Jewell, Charles Appleton, Rich Harbit, Richard Snodgrass, Bob Anger - man, Jim Lowe, Paul Patton, Tom Gilrowski, Bill Fratske, Ernest Gilliam, Bruce McDowell, Jane Halsted, Joanne Mandley, Virginia Redi, Bonnie Felter, Linda Luedtke. Student (?ouuctt PURPOSE. . . To promote among students a knowledge and interest in good government; to encourage students to accept and discharge their responsibilities to themselves and to their school; to stimulate a spirit of co-operation among the students and the faculty; and to aid of the development of loyal, constructive school spirit. YEARLY ACTIVITIES. . . Ath- letic Ball, Athletic Banquet, Homecoming bonfire, exchange convocations. SPONSOR. . . Mr. Wichmanowski. Mr. Wichmanowski, Sponsor; Car olyn Jenkins, Secretary ; Paul Patton, Vice-President; Wenzel Wegman, President; David Cahn, Treasurer. c 9 Shirley Schiesser, Treasurer; Jane Halsted, President; Susan Frank, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Bovard, Sponsor; Donna Roos, Corresponding Secretary; Shirlee Shepitka, Vice- President Su i46i te MOTTO. . . Others. PURPOSE . . . Help Others. YEARLY ACTIVITIES. . . Giving to the Riley Hospital; Sending girls to Sunshine Camp; Caroling; Dressing dolls for the poor and sending a girl for a Nurses scholarship. SPONSOR . . . Mrs. Bovard STANDING: Jane Halsted, Mrs. Bovard. ROW I: D. Rose, N. Herron, B. Macy, V. Reid, R. Friedrich, B. Essick, J. Halsted, M. Johnson, J. Soohey, I. Sumurdy, B. Martinez, N. Hurlburt, P. Fleming. ROW II: J. Shelhart, S. Schiesser, C. Luebcke, C. Simms, N. Jones, D. Morando, J. Surowiec, J. Jewell, J. Wojahn, N. Karrle, E. Lari- mer, M. Loyce, B. Hanson. ROW III: C. Wilson, R. Wade, S. Wirik, P. Quebec, S. Meyer, G. Klipp, C. Klipp, P. Lowell, B. Held, M. Tyler, B. Van Blair, B. Shawver, N. Garwood. ROW IV: D. Shebat, J. Reed, M. Schies- ser, S. Clodfelder, S. Clodfelder, V. Smith, K. McCracken, D. Angerman, J. Angerman, M. Engstrom, W. Ash- ton, M. Daniels. ROW V: S. Shepitka, M. Young, K. Blocker, S. Black, S. Linkhart, J. Keaton, D. Roos, S. Piskor, J. Zeha, A. Williams, C. Horst, S. Fletcher. ROW VI: C. Peruts, B. Stahler, K. Rimer, B. Purkey, R. Halsted, D. Gust, S. Evers, N. Morrow, P. Horner, M. Melle, K. Schuab. ROW VII: R. Todd, C. Schoup, J. Or- rell, B. Johnson, J. Dean, S. Kelly, B. Brown, G. Crowley, C. Day, V. Shadwell, N. Johnston. ROW VIII: M. Haas, K. Scheub, J. Johnson, C. Eich, P. Hasted, J. Canter, E. Harger, S. Stucker, S. Witham, K. High, S. Frank. ROW IX: J. Kraft, S. Holdeman, J. Mandley, J. Lollis, E. Halsted, J. Van Cleave, L. Wencl, J. Hoekstra, J. Welches. 70 Ellen, Beverly, Jean, and Phyl lis delivering papers. Betty, Marilynn, Rosemarie, Kiki, and Dianne cutting stencils. Dottie, Carolyn, Evie, and Judy mimeographing the paper. The page editors: Bruce, Jane, Carol, El- lie, and Bonnie laying out the pages. Bob and Nan doing the art work. Tftcwuvi This year ' s staff worked hard getting the paper out every other week. For a while the class was divided into two staffs and the paper was distributed every week. Everyone was kept busy writing stories, typing, stenciling, mim- eographing, and stapling the paper to- gether. It was our pride and joy to see the Mirror finished. 71 ROW I: M. Johnson, E. Grant, C. Jenkins, V. Massen- gill, D. Rose, E. Larimer, B. Van Blair, C. Luebcke J. Surowiec. ROW II : J. Halsted, B. Felter, B. McDowell ' B. Frank, P. Lowell, N. Karrle, D, Stringham, J. Shel- hart, Miss Workman. ROW III: R. Friedrich, S. Gruel, B. Essick, G. Reid, J. Halsted, R. Velasco, N. Jones, e! Blacka. s4 t tuaC St z This year ' s Merrillvue staff, headed by editor Virginia Reid, has worked hard all year putting together this, the 1956 Merrillvue. With the assistance of our spon- sor , Miss Workman, the Annual staff with the help of the entire journal- ism class was able to complete the Merrillvue. We hope that those who have re- ceived these books will have many hours of enjoyment from them both now and in the years to come. Jean, Carole, Sharon, Nan, and Ellie identifying pic • tures. Evie, Richard, Kiki, Bob, and Carolyn checking on pic- tures and copy for the annual. Janet Halsted, photography editor; Bev Essick, sports editor; Dianne Rose, layout editor; Bruce McDowell, business manager; Dottie Stringham, art editor; Ginny Reid, editor-in-chief; Norma Jones, senior information editor; Phyllis Lowell, copy editor; Miss Workman, sponsor. Norma, Ginny, Sharon, and Janet writing stories while Richard is dictating. 72 ‘ScutcC Mr. Meltzer, our capable band director, has been in charge of the band department since 1 9 5 2 . P r e vious to coming to Merrillville, Mr. Meltzer went to Central Normal College and he also did some post-graduate work at Ball State. Novelty stunt being presented. Jim King leads band in another novelty tune. Band is waiting for the downbeat. Band is changing to a different formation. 73 James King has been the drum major for the Merrillville marching band for the past two years. In addition to this, he has played the drums in the band for the past five years. Jim is a jun- ior now, but when he graduates he intends to go into the navy for his military service. cuul ROW I: B. Purkey, S. Evers, N. Garwood, J. Bonick.C. Vickroy, I. Sumurdy. ROW II: B. Vickroy, P. Fleming, K. Milobar, T. Shotlift, M. Melle.R. Halsted, E. Gabor, C. Simms, A. Schulty. ROW III: B. Sumner, R. Madas, M. Mundell, C. Eich, P. Ballestaro, D. Mriscin, H. Strubble, J. Matando, R. Zuccolotto, D. Cain, R. Harbit, W. Stowers, P. Wierman, S. Clodfelder, C. Fortier, G. Feczko. ROW IV: L. Temple, L. Yaros, J. Lehman, B. Ga- bor, D. O’Brien, K. Miller, C. Miller, L. Hill, j. Cozmanoff, C. Appleton, D. Kent. 74 ROW I: E. Wise, P. Shoup, E. Vrehas, E. Backe, J. Groza, J. Sandlin, M. Broadaway. ROW II: D. Rainwater, L. Hoskins, B. Niles, G. Hall, V. Lahaie, J. Campbell. ROW III: P. Soohey, J. Orrell.T. Talbot, R. Lewis, T. Gil- rowski, B. Eckstrom, D. Hunter. ROW IV: J. Clark, D. Wilburn, T. Rosenbalm, R. Purcell, B. Matthews, B. Buhr, I. Dispennett, J. Zeha. Vicky Lahaie, Librarian; Darlene Hunter, Secretary; Dave Maihofer, President; Mr. Reinhart, Director; Ellen Wise, Vice-president; De Lipke, Librarian. 75 L4 Mr. Jerauld Reinhart, our choral director, has been a member of the Merrillville faculty for two years. He is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a Bachelor of Musical Education Degree. ROW I; Kay McCracken, Secretary; Dolores Marando, Music Council; Nancy Johnston, Accompanist; Carol Day, Librarian; Mr. Reinhart, Director. ROW II: Paul Patton, President; John Hartsock, Vice-President; Bill Smith, Music Council; Judy K. Meyer, Music Council; Jean Zeha, Assistant Librarian. ROW I; G. Smith, B. Scott, E. Larimer, C. Day, D. Marando, K. McCracken, D. Dueberry, G. Christenson ROW L iv A ; R. Velasco ROW III: B. Meyer, S. Shepitka, B. Hornak, B. Stahler, T. Gill. ROW IV; A. McFadden, S. Clodfelter, B. Essick, W. Stowers. C. Peruts, D. Wilburn. ROW V; P. Patton L Midgett N. Johnston, V. Blomiley, L. Thompson, C. Rastovski, J. Kros, W. Horner. ROW VI: D. Lunsford E Blacka s’ Prusmski B Brown J. A Meyer K. Rimer, J. Zeha. D. Razus. ROW VII: J. Hartsock, J. K. Meyer] K. Nelson } E. Halsted, J. L.Halsted, B. Jennings. ROW VIII: D. Clausen, N. Karrle J Dean B Smith 76 Better not be foolish Ben. Tell her to give you a piece of The happy ending. cake. Speech @loc The crew.” No. you ain ' t goin ' . On March 2 and 3, the Speech Club presented ICEBOUND by Owen Davis. The title of the play refers not to the New England winter setting, but to the personalities of the characters. The play centers around Jane Crosby, a ser- vant, and Ben Jordan, a ne ' er well to do. Ben ' s mother leaves her fortune to Jane , who then sets out to reform Ben. All ' s well that ends well, and Jane and Ben get married. CAST Henry Jordan . Ella Jordan . . Sadie Fellows . Jim Jay Judge Bradford Doctor Curtis . Ben Jordan . . . Orin Emma Jordan . Hannah Nettie Rich Velasco Sharon Englehart Joanne FitzGerald Dave Maihofer Bob Frank Fred Ogan Mr. Conner Lon Witter Karen Milobar Karen Mitchell Judy Johnson 77 Setti i Our Director 78 Me marry? Chester -- my darling! PC ZCf, On November 17,18, and 19 the curtain rose on The Whole Town ' s Talking , a comedy in three acts by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The cast, consisting of 17 seniors, was very ably directed by Mr. Vernon Conner and student producer Bob Frank. The play was about a smalltown busi- ness man who decided his business partner was going to marry his daughter. The complications that followed this decision were hilarious. This was the first play in Merrillville ' s history to run three night. It was also the first to open in the new auditorium. Mr. Simmons . Chester Binney Mrs. Simmons Ethel Simmons Roger Shields . Lila Wilson . . Sally Otis . . . Letty Lythe . . Don Swift . . . Bob Layman Sadie Bloom Dottie Stringham Wenzel Wegman Annie Marie Loyce Dianne Rose Taxi-driver Dave Maihofer Nancy Karrle Mrs. Jackson Bonnie Felter Don Meyer Girls Friends V irginia Reid Eleanor Larimer Janet Halsted Beverly Essick Gwyneth Klipp Evelyn Grant Jane Soohey Richard Velasco The honored few. 79 The cast. Father disapproves. Bruce meets a girl. HO ffcotton, VUy You mean I really am adopted! The family and friends wait for Melody. The Prom at last. Melody Jones is the story of an all-American girl. She is the kind of a girl that starts a boy singing. Every father dreams about this kind of a girl and the headaches, heartaches, and the joyful life she would give him. All the joy goes out of Melody ' s life when she is told she is adopted by her jealous cousin Elaine. This story of a young girl ' s laughter and tears is one to make you truly proud of American youth. CAST Karin Rimer Kathy Jim Lowe Leon Suzanne Black Mrs. Jones Glenn Christiansen Mr. Jones Garry Clements Gary Beverly Purkey Melody Bob Jennings Stretch Phyllis Fudge Elaine Jack Tonk Kenneth Joan Canter Jennifer Donna Gust Laura Jeanne Keaton Francie Richard Harbit Bruce Pat Pudlow Extra Cordell Schmidt Extra HI Last year ' s King and Queen, Steve Ratajec and Nancy Appleton, crowned Bob Layman and Joanne Wojahn King and Queen of 1955 ' s prom. Ste uacuf te t e Stem As we arrived at the brightly decorated Masonic Temple, we were greeted by the soothing music of Ken Knowland and his orchestra. Finally the 1955 Jun- ior-Senior Prom had come! After signing memory books and having our pictures taken, the high point of the evening was reached. Which couple would be chosen king and queen of this year ' s prom? The candidates were: Joanne Wojahn, Bob Layman, Dolores Ma- rando, Fred Ogan, Jane Soohey, John Hartsock, Jackie Jewell and Wenzel Weg- man. Then the big announcement came. It was Joanne and Bob for King and Queen. As they led the Grand March we all realized that the Prom for another year was over. Attendant -- Wenzel Wegman Attendant -- Fred Ogan Attendant John Hartsock 82 Attendant -- Delores Marando London Bridge is falling down! Hail to the Royalty! ! 83 S ' ) John Kraft, Guard; Jim Lowe, End; Cosmos Smith; Tackle; Paul Patton, Tackle; Bob Halfman, Tackle; Art Richa, Tackle; Fred Ogan, Tackle; Don Mriscin, Quarterback; Gary Clements, Fullback; Bob Benson, Halfback; Bob Minniti, Halfback; John Nemeth, Quarterback; Don Bartos, Halfback; Rich Harbit, Fullback; Jim Dugle, Fullback; Dick Knauer, Halfback; Jim Davies, Halfback; Don Maddock, Halfback; Jay McCracken, Quarterback; 87 Larry Lavery, Quarterback; Bob Layman, Fullback; Jim Powers, Halfback; Dave Maihofer, Halfback. Wenzel Wegman, Guard; Jim Randall, Guard; Vincent Blomiley, Center, HS Varsity Team THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY FALL- MERR. 7 OPP. E. Gary 12 0 Portage 20 13 Crown Point 18 21 Lowell 6 26 Griffith 6 14 Gary Wirt 7 13 Hobart 13 14 Gary Edison 26 14 Lowell 14 26 Dye r 13 S ' ) BOB ANGERMAN Guard 90 DAVE METCALF Forward DON MADDOCK Forward BRYANT MATTHEWS Guard DON HATTEN Center DON BARTOS Forward 92 ROW I: D. Lunsford, Student Manager; Coach Englehart; P. Patton, Student Manager, ROW II: D, Maddock, J. Davies, J. Lowe, D. Metcalf, D. Bartos, D. Hatten, V. Blomiley. B, Angerman, B. Cook, B. Matthews, L. Lavery, Merr. Won 13 -Lost 8 Opp. 59 Crown Point 61 67 Calumet 72 57 Griffith 75 72 Hebron 65 78 East Gary 70 48 Roosevelt 64 61 Portage 64 45 Hammond Noll 74 74 Chesterton 60 Crown Point Tournament 78 Wirt 50 66 Calumet 62 72 Emerson 51 71 Hobart 53 90 Lowell 61 79 Dyer 36 63 Hammond Morton 56 Edison Tournament 50 Edison 48 72 Griffith 57 n« Gary Sectionals 27 Edison 56 51 Lew Wallace 62 57 Hobart 54 ROW I: A. Killion, B. Fratzke, T. Gilrowski.H. Wegman, L. Bihlman, J. Shapley, K. Carlin. ROW II: B. Matthews, T. Shotliff, D. Jenks, J. Mosak.J. Cozmanoff, B. Vick- roy, S. Jewell, D. Tonk. ROW III: B. Jeffery, H. Struble, D. King, R. Lewis, M. Gill, B. Stowers, C. Mullen, G. Harding. ROW IV: Coach Stefak, G. Yonko, B. Knuck, D. Wilburn, D. O ' Connor, T. Riddle, B. Mandly. ROW I: J. Tonk, J. Kitchell, B. Fratzke, T. Gilrowski.S. Jewell, K. Borrman, J. Sen- ko. ROW II: Coach Metcalf, B. Vickroy, J. Massengill, P. Gransinger, D. Timmons, C. Mullen, C. Appleton. 94 ROW I: D. Lunsford, B. Scott, D. Kanur, C. Massey, B. Matthews, B. Fratzke, T. Gilrowski. ROW II: J. Davies, T. Gill, D. Maddock, R. Snodgrass, J. Lowe, L. Lavery, B. Layman, B. Cook. ROW III: B. Angerman, W. Wegman, J. Ran- dall, V. Blomily, D. Bartos, A. Dewell, D. Metcalf, Coach Metcalf. March 29 Emerson Here April 2 Lew Wallace Here April 9 Crown Point Here April 10 Edison Here April 13 Griffith Here April 17 Lowell Here April 20 Portage There April 23 Crown Point There April 24 Dyer There April 27 Edison There May- 1 Griffith There May 4 Lowell There May 8 Portage Here May 11 Dyer Here 95 Setttox s4ctcuitce ROBERT ANGERMAN Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Science Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. RICHARD ANSTAK Camera Club 1; Science Club 1. 2. 3, 4. KENNETH BAILEY Camera Club 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 3. 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4. ROBERT BENSON Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Science Club 2; Vice-Pres. 3, 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 4; Choir 4; Student Council 3. 4. ELLEN BLACKA Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4. VINCENT BLOMILEY Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2.Sgt. at Arms; Lettermens Club 3. 4; Historian; Football 1. 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2.3. 4; Cross Country 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4. BYRON BUHR Camera Club 1, 2; Lettermans Club 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3, St. Manager; Cross Country 1, 2 3 4. DAVID CAIN Baseball 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Crosscountry 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2; Pres. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi- Y 3. 4; Student Council 3. 4, Treas.; Lettermens Club 3. 4. JACK COOK Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 2; Science Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. HENRY COOK F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4. JAMES DAVIES Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Lettermans Club 3; Treas. 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Choir 3. ARNOLD DEWELL Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Basketball 2, 3. DAVID DONDANVILLE Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 4. DOUGLAS DONDANVILLE Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Science Club 1. 2, 3; Treas. 4. ROBERT DONDANVILLE Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4. JAMES DUGLE William A. Wirt 1; -Jr. Hi-Y 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Football 4. BEVERLY ESSICK Choir 4; S.S.S. 4; F.H.A. 2; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; Senior Play; Glee Club 3; SportsEd. of Annual 4. BONNIE FELTER Speech Club 1.2;Pt. Chairman 3, Pres. 4;Mirror Staff l;Feature Editor 4;G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; Vice- Pres. 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Senior Play; Speech Club Play 2; Camera 3; Latin 3; Annual Staff 4; Ind. Univ. Achiev. Test 1, 3; Student Council 4. JOANNE FITZGERALD G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Jr. Play; Glee Club 2, 3; Latin Club 3; Vice-Pres. 3; Sec. 4; Ind. Univ. Achiev. Test 1, 3. DALE FLEMING Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 1; Sr. Hi-Y 4; Band 1. ROBERT FRANK Speech 1, 2,3,4; Pt. Chairman 2; Pres. 3; 3rd in State Speech Contest 2; Student Council 3;Choir 2; Camera Club 1; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Produced Senior Play 4; Audio-Visual Aids 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Editor of Mirror Staff 4; Speech Club Play 4. ROSEMARIE FRIEDRICH Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. CARLIE GERNENZ F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. TERRY GILL Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 3; Lettermans Club 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4. EVELYN GRANT G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Vice-Pres.; Cheerleader 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Choir 2, 3. BERNARD GRIFFIN Jr. Hi-Y X 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3. SHARON GRUEL Choir 1; Latin Club 1,3,4; Glee Club 1, 2,3; Junior Play, St. Director; Speech Club 3,4; Camera Club 3; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Annual Production Manager 4. 96 CAROLE GUERNSEY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Parliamentarian 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. RAYMOND HALFMAN Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Science Club 2, 3. ROBERT HALFMAN Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Science Club 4; Lettermans Club 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Football 2 3 4. JANE HALSTED Glee Club 2. 3; S.S.S. 1, 2; Cor. Sec. 3; Pres. 4; Pep Club 4; Choir 1. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; News Editor of Mirror 4. JANET HALSTED F.H.A. 1; Secretary 2; Asst. Historian 3; S.S.S. 1. 2. 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Photo- graph Ed. 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Librarian 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Senior Play 4. DONALD HARGER F.F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. JOHN HARTSOCK F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman Club 4; Camera Club 2; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Base- ball 2; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2. DONALD HATTEN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Conference Team 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1.2; Lettermans Club 2, 3,4; Historian 2; Reporter 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY HELD S.S.S. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Pep Club 4. NORMA HERRON Horace Mann 1, 2; F.H.A. 3; S.S.S. 3. 4; Glee Club 3; Pep Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 4. JUDITH HOEKSTRA S.S.S. 1. 2. 3, 4; F.T.A. 4. BARBARA HORNAK G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Concert Choir 3, 4. LEWIS HORNER Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Science 2. WAYNE HORNER Football 1. 2. 3; Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Science 1. 2. NINA HURLBURT S.S.S. 1, 2. 3, 4; Pres. 3; Pep Club 1, 2,3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Student Council 3; G.A.A. 1.2,3, 4; Re- porter 2; Annual Staff 3; Mirror Staff 3. CAROLYN JENKINS F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 2, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Home- coming Queen 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JACQUELINE JEWELL S.S.S. 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Class Secretary 3. MARILYNN JOHNSON S.S.S. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Glee Club 2; Sgt. at Arms 2; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 2, 4; Choir 2; Class Treas. 4. , _ ,, „ _ NORMA JONES G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Junior Play; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; S. S.S. 2, 3, 4; Editor-in-chief of Mirror 4; Senior Information Editor 4. THOMAS JURSIC Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; F.T.A. 4. NANCY KARRLE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Concert Choir 4; Mirror Staff 2, 4; Art Editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play. JAMES C. KING Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Chaplin 4. JAMES D. KING Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4. LEROY KITCHELL Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Camera Club L 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Student Council 4. GWYNETH KLIPP S.S.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Senior Play. HENRY KOMP Science 1, 2, 3, 4; Treas. 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Tribune 4; St. Manager of Junior Play. CAROLE LUEBCKE G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; S.S.S. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. BARBARA MACY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2. 3; Pep Club 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3. 4; Reporter 4; Mirror Staff 3; An- nual Staff 3; S.S.S. 4. DAVID MAIHOFER Class Treasurer 2; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 3; Chorus 3, 4; Pres. 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Lettermans Club 4; Science 4; Student Council 4; Sr. Play; Calumet Township 1. 97 DOLORES MARANDO G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 3, Representative 4. BEVERLY MARTINEZ Tolleston 1, 2; Latin 4; G.A.A. 3. 4; S.S.S. 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Mirror 3. VIRGINIA MASSENGILL G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Sgt. at Arms 3; Pres. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 4; Mirror and Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Sgt. at Arms 3; Treas. 4. BRUCE McDOWELL Jt. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Camera 3,4; Sec. 4; Choir 2,3; Quartet 2,3; Sports Editor of Mir- ror 4; Business Manager of Annual 4; Stage Manager, Sr. Play; Student Council 4. JAY McCRACKEN Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Lettermans Club 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4. DONALD MEYER Speech Club 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. JUDITH ANN MEYER Crown Point 1; S.S.S. 1, 2; F.H.A. 3, 4; Band 1; G.A.A. 4; Choir 4. JUDITH KAY MEYER Choir 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 2,3; S.S.S. 3; Mir- ror Staff 3. DAVID MEYER Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2. SHARON MEYER S.S.S. 1, 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; F.H.A. 1; Choir 1 2. CLAIR MINNICH Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4. DONALD MRISCIN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Treas. 1, 2; Lettermans Club 4. VINCENT MONZULLA Jr. Hi-Y 1; Camera Club 1, 2. JAMES NEWCOMB Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 2, 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3. 4; Sgt. at Arms 4. KAREN NELSON G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Business Mgr. of Sr. Play. FRED OGAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Class Pres. 4; Vice-Pres. 3. KEITH OEST Football 1, 3, 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2,3; Lettermans Club 4; Science Club 1; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2 . PETER OLOVICH Jr. Hi-Y 1,2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Reporter 3; Football 1,4; Camera Club 1,2,3, 4; Lettermans Club 4. PAUL PATTON Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Pres. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Pres. 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Student Manager 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Speech Club 4; Choir 3, 4; Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; Baseball 4. FRANK PEREZ Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Band L 2, 3. JAMES POWERS Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Treas. 3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Lettermans Club 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Mr. Football 4. JOSEPH PREDAINA Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 3; Sr. Hi-Y 4. RAYMOND PURCELL Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Lettermans Club 4; Football 1, 3, 4. JAMES RANDALL Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Camera Club 1,2; Class Sec. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Lettermans Club 3, 4; Pres. 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 1. JAMES RAY Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Camera Club 1. SHIRLEY REICH ANADTER ' F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA REID Wirt High 1 2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Choir 1; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Ed. in Chief 4; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2; Vice-Pres. 3,4; Sr. Play; Student Council 4; Speech Club Play 1. DIANNE ROSE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 1; S.S.S. 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play; Jr. Play; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Layout Ed. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3. 98 JOHN RUBERY Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2. WILLIAM SANDERS F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Camera Club 3: Vice-Pres. 3. SHIRLEY SCHIESSER S.S.S. 1, 2. 3. 4; Treas. 4; Latin Club 3. EARL SCHNABEL Jr. Hi-Y 1. 2; Camera Club 1; Sr. Hi-Y 3. BULA SHAWVER G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; S.S.S. 3. 4; Glee Club 3. JEAN SHELHART S.S.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4. SHARON SIEVERT F.H.A. 1.2, 3. 4; Assist. Historian 4; S.S.S. 3; G.A.A. 1.2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mirror Staff 3; Annual Staff 3; Glee Club 2. CAROLYN SIMMS Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. COSMOS SMITH Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball l;Sr. Hi-Y 3,4;Speech Club 4;Lettermans Club 4; Student Council 3. WILLIAM SMITH Lettermans Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2. GENE SMITH Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4. JANE SOOHEY S.S.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Recording Sec. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; Sr. Play; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 3; Latin Club 3; Program Chairman 3. WANDA STOWERS Band L 2, 3, 4; Sec. -Treas. 3, 4; Chorus 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. DOROTHA STRINGHAM G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Sgt. at Arms 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Sr. Play; S.S.S. 3, 4; Art Editor of Annual 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. IRENE SUMURDY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Vice-Pres. 3; Jr. Play; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3, 4; F.H.A. JUDY SUROWIEC F.H.A. 2, 3; Student Council 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; G.A.A. 4; S.S.S. 3, 4. DOROTHY TAYLOR G.A.A. LOREN THOMPSON F.F.A. MARIAN TYLER S.S.S. 1, 2, BETTY VAN BLAIR G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Science Club 3, 4; Sr. Hi-Y 3; Camera Club 4; Choir 4. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 1, 3, 4; S.S.S. 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Glee Club 3. RICHARD VELASCO Latin Club 3,4; Sgt. at Arms 3; Pres. 4; Science 1, 2, 3,4; Speech Club 4; Camera Club 1,2, 3; Jr. Hi-Y 1; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Annual Staff 4; Mirror Staff 4; Ed. in Chief 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,4; Ind. Hi School Achiev. Test in Latin I 1; Quartet 2. DARLENE WALLACE G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Camera 2. JOHN WALLACE Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4. WENZEL WEGMAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball X 2, 4; Basketball 1; Class Sec. 1; Class Pres. 3; Jr. Ht-Y 1, 2, Lettermans Club 4; Student Council 4; Pres. 4. JUDITH WELCHES S.S.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. LILLIAN WENCL S.S.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3. PAUL WIERMAN Edison 1, 2, 3; Band 4. JOANNE WOJAHN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2, 3; S.S.S. 1, 2, Treas. 1; Class Vice Pres. 2; Prom Queen 3; D.A.R. Award 4; PATRICIA WOODS Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Sec. 4; G. ..... . LARRY YAROS Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2; Sr. Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3 Student Council 4; F.T , A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. , 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class A. 4; Vice-Pres. 4. L 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 99 Davy Crockett You All Come Terror of Highway 101 Chain Gang Dungaree Doll Moments to Remember 100