Monroeville High School - Viking Yearbook (Monroeville, IN)

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' ;■ ■-•. • ■X t y: . s;f 4 .x ’ ! to I I I I i I OUR HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME II PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF MONROEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MONROEVILLE, INDIANA N building this book the staff has striven to perpetuate and express the spirit which might be called the Spirit of Monroe¬ ville High School —A Spirit born of the sane, wholesome, and aggressive atmosphere of the community. If we have succeeded, may this book be a medium through which the rays of that light may shine, unbroken and undisturbed. Page 2 DEDICATION TO MR. GEORGE MARTIN The respected teacher, sym¬ pathetic and helpful adviser and guide of the senior class, and beloved friend of all who know him, this book is sin¬ cerely dedicated. Page 3 I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none.”—Shakespeare. May 1 personally offer you my greetings—both for this splendid annual and for all other achievements you have to your credit. What a world of memories that word Good-bye” at once creates. Much might be said about the problems of life which lie before you, but it would be another mission, fantastic, signifying nothing. Fate has spun no thread for you—she has left that for you to do. Now you are beginning life anew. Most of you are left to your own resources. You yourself—not fate—shall determine your successes or failures in life. It is for you to choose whether or not it can be said of you that: Toiling, sorrowing, rejoicing. Onward thru life he goes; Each morning sees some task begun. Each evening sees its close.” Or shall you be, as Lord Chesterdon has so aptly paraphrased: Toiling, sorrowing, rejoicing. So I my life conduct: Each morning sees some task begun. Each evening sees it chucked.” Which shall it be? No stern father, no rich uncle, no loving mother can determine. You alone must decide. With this I bid you adieu. We list you with your predecessors and shall gladly welcome your return at any time. —ERVIN A. DOTY, Principal Page 4 L THE FACULTY ERVIN A. DOTY, B. S. Mathematics; Physics Indiana Central, Indiana University EDNA B. DICKISON, B. M. Commercial Indiana Central College, Manchester College, Inidana University Extension EDITH M. LEWIS Mathematics; Health; Physical Education Manchester College, Taylor University GEORGE MARTIN, B. S. Biology; Industrial Art; Physical Education Ball State Teachers ' College B. B. BLAUVELT History; Latin; Economics Miami University, Heidelberg University, Indiana University MRS. ELSIE M. TOWELL, B. S. Home Economics; Music Ball State Teachers ' College OPAL B. BOWER, B. S. English; Social Studies Ohio Northern University, Indiana University Extension MILDRED Y. MILLER B. S. English; Art; Music Indiana University, Ball State Teachers ' College Page 6 ClllSStS Page 8 SEnioiis CLASS OFFICERS Norval Singer President Leola Hart Secretary Virginia Kelly Vice-President Nellie Anderson Treasurer THANKS TO THE FACULTY The Senior class wishes to thank every teacher whom we have had since we have entered school for his or her contribution to the success of our school life. Many have been the obstacles we have encountered, yet these have been safely surmounted and pa ssed over by the advice and aid of our teachers. No problem has been too small or petty to receive their attention. Yet they have not served our education to us on a silver spoon.” We have been especially fortunate in our senior year in having a helping- hand. In each activity undertaken we have had the utmost cooperation and aid from each member of the faculty, including the Principal, Mr. Doty. For all this we say, Thanksl Page 10 MR. GEORGE MARTIN— Sammy Class Adviser BETTIE BEERY— Freddie (Witty) Glee Club; Booster Club; Junior Class Play; Dramatic Club; Operettas; Senior Class Play; Viking Staff. NELLIE ANDERSON— Nell (Meticulous) Glee Club, ' 35; Treasurer Senior Class. BETTE JANE BOWER— Carpy (Loquacious) Glee Club; Band; Booster Club; Junior Class Play; President Booster Club; Senior Class Play; Operetta; Basket Ball; Viking Staff; Yell Leader. BONITA BARKLEY— Bonnie (Pleasing) Glee Club; Operettas; lunior Class Play; Dramatic Club, ' 36; Art Club; Basket Ball; Treasurer Sophomore Class; Senior Class Play. MABLE BROWN— Newt (Secretarial) Glee Club; Operetta; Dramatic Club; Basket Ball; Office Girl, 38. KENNETH BAUSERMAN— Kenny (Argumentative) Basket Ball, ' 36- ' 38; Soft Ball; Glee Club; Shop Club; Operetta, ' 35; Art Club, ' 37. GOLDIE CARPENTER— Mac (Demure) Glee Club; Art Club; Basket Ball. Page 11 RAY CARPENTER— Buss ' (Harlequin) Shop Club; Glee Club, ' 35; Manager Basket Ball Team, ' 37. VIRGINIA KELLY— Harry (Petite) Booster Club; Operettas; Basket Ball; Viking Staff; Vice-President Senior Class; Junior Class Play; Secretary- Treasurer Booster Club; Senior Class Play; Glee Club. BETTY CROZIER— Betts (Maidenly) Art Club, ' 37- ' 38. CLYDE FOSTER— Jessie (Debonair) Booster Club, 38; Senior Class Play; Shop Club. LEOLA HART— Putt (Vivacious) Glee Club, ' 35; Basket Ball; Secre¬ tary Senior Class. CHALMER HART— Boob (Nonchalant) Hi-Y, ' 35; Shop Club. DOROTHY HAWKINS— Dot (Judicious) Honor Roll; Algebra Contest, ' 35; Spelling Contest, ' 37; Glee Club, ' 35; Junior Class Play; Basket Ball, ' 35; Honor Key, ' 37; Treasurer Junior Class; Editor Viking; Valedictorian. DONALD HOUSE—“Housie (Bluffing) Honor Roll; Basket Ball; Glee Club; Operetta. Page 12 BERNIECE LAUDAHN— Bernie (Giggling) Basket Ball; Senior Class Play. PHYLLIS MYERS— Phippy (Winsome) Band; Glee Club; Junior Class Play; Basket Ball; Operettas; Accompanist for Operettas, ' 35, ' 37; Viking Staff. WILLIAM LEONARD— Bill ' ' (Flippant) Glee Club; Booster Club; Junior Play; Operetta, ' 36, ' 37; Shop Club; Art Club; Dramatic Club; Senior Class Play. GENEVA NAYLOR— Naylor (Sophisticated) Glee Club; Booster Club; Operettas; Dramatic Club; Basket Ball. CLIFFORD MURFIELD— Pete (Languid) Basket Ball, ' 36- ' 38; Junior Class Play; Soft Ball; Vice-President Junior Class; Senior Class Play. AUDREY OBERLEY— Audy (Ambitious) Glee Club; Senior Class Play; Art Club; Dramatic Club, ' 36; Operettas; Junior Class Play. JOSEPH McARDLE— Joe (Studious) Booster Club; Shop Club; Viking staff. LAWRENCE O ' SHAUGHNESSEY— Lightning —(Willing) Shop Club; Junior Class Play. Page 13 ARTHUR PARNIN— Art (Sensational) Glee Club; Basket Ball; Soft Ball- Viking Staff; Senior Class Play; Hon¬ or Roll; Sportsmanship Trophy; Sa- lutatorian. ANTHONY SCHALL— Tony (Bashful) Shop Club; Manager Basket Ball Team, ' 38; Soft Ball. ELIZABETH PATTERSON— Toots (Shy) Art Club, ' 37, ' 38. RUSSELL SCHNE PP— Henry (Riotous) Glee Club; Operettas; Shop Club; Art Club; Viking Staff. LOUIS POWELSON— Louie (Facetious) Glee Club, ' 37, ' 38; Basket Ball, ' 35- ' 38; Soft Ball; President Glee Club, ' 38. NORVAL SINGER— Singer (Dignified) Glee Club; Junior Class Play; Basket Ball, ' 36, ' 37; President Junior Class; Operettas; Dramatic Club; President Senior Class. JACK RICHARD- Bess (Enticing) Basket Ball; Glee Club; Soft Ball- Junior Class Play; Operettas; Secre¬ tary Sophomore Class; Senior Class Play; Athletic Medal, ' 37. BERNIECE SPURGEON— Spurgeon (Dreamy) Glee Club, ' 36- ' 38,- Basket ball; Junior Class Play; Operettas; Dramatic Club. Page 14 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of thirty-four the Good Ship Knowledge, loaded with twenty- eight passengers, set sail from the shore of grade preparation with Mr. Kinsey and Mrs. Georgia (Youse) Morris as our captains and Arthur Parnin as our pilot. ; As we were pulling anchor to leave on our four year journey we heard the captains shout Ship Ahoy, All Men on Deck Stand By! After we had all rushed on deck to see what had happened we saw four life boats coming our way. When they were close enough, we could see the names Erwin, Besancon, Monroeville Catholic, and fackson Townships written on the boats. We welcomed this small group to our Freshman class, which now had a total of forty-four passengers. We pulled anchor and started on our journey. For the most of us the sailing was quite smooth, but a few who were not used to sailing became very ill. They soon recovered when a party was thrown on deck for everyone. The Freshman class became very much interested in Biology during the first semester. Mr. Yoder, acting as our head captain, divided our class and had a contest, the losing group serving a lunch to the winners. Soon all expressed their desire of stopping for awhile, and the ship was anchored near the shore of Summer Vacation where all disembarked, after being notified that the ship would sail in September. After four months of recuperation, we were all eager to begin the second lap of our voyage. As we all met on deck to have the roll taken, we found that there were eight missing. These persons, who were Chester Bowen, Luther Gibson, Rita Kever, Gerald Oberley, Harold Oberley, Edith Smith, Frank Smith and Doris Morgan, seemed to find the sea too rough for them and soon chose other ships or other seas on which to sail. This left the small group of thirty-five in all. Robert Kreager was selected pilot, and Mr. Doty was elected Captain. Our new Captain shouted All Aboard! the gang plank was drawn and we were off. The first large rock which we hit was Geom.etry. Many of us received quite a shock from this accident, but we soon got over it when a party was given by Phyllis Myers. Soon, on one side of the ship, another rock was encountered. This was the Rock of Latin. Our injured feelings this time were soothed by a party on deck. We then found that History was a tunnel through which every member of the class must successfully pass. In keeping with the darkness, Audrey Oberley held a Halloween party in which everyone participated. After a short time the captain began peering out into the distance as though he were looking for something, and we all became very frightened. But we had a hearty laugh when we found that he was only looking at the shore of Port Vacation, where he soon safely landed us. We then rested until the following September. When our group had met refreshed and ready to start a new year, we found that Robert Kreager had fallen overboard and someone had rescued Doris Morgan and brought her back to start the third year. This year brought Page 15 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY (Continued) three new sailors to the crew who took the place of Mr. Quinn and Mr. Bush. They were Mr. Smuts, Mrs. Martin and Mr. Miller. We Juniors then became curious to learn all about them, so we chose Mr. Smuts for our Captain and Norval Singer for the pilot. In order to get better acquainted with each other, we soon had a party. It was then that a great storm came up. This was in the form of Shorthand. During this time a very hard rain of brief forms came upon us, and several of the members were so nearly drowned that they had to give up, but the rest of the class finally struggled through to the end. We then sponsored a play entitled Oh, Doctor! Soon afterward Mr. Smuts announced that he was leaving our ship to sail on other seas. Audrey held a farewell party for him at Christmas time; but to our great surprise when we came back after Christmas Mr. Smuts was there to greet us and again take up his work with us. At last the ship was anchored in Port Reception, where thirty-five mem¬ bers met at the Anthony Hotel in Fort Wayne on April 17, 1937, and spent an enjoyable evening with the members of the ' 37 graduating class. A few days later, to offset the work of the reception, a big chicken supper was served by the Junior girls in the Home Ec room. Since we were so close to Port Vacation, there was not much more studying done that year, and we soon heard the Captain telling us that the same ship would sail again the fol¬ lowing September. On September 6, 1937, the Good Ship Knowledge pulled anchor and started sailing. We had again lost several passengers. Ruth Hennig, Goldie Franz, and Doris Morgan all chose other occupations, and Vea Ball was lost in the Sea of Matrimony, leaving the total number of thirty-one members. There was also another great loss to our class at this time, for Mr. Smuts finally left us for good. His place was filled by Miss Dickison. Mr. Miller also left us, leaving Miss Lewis to take his place. Norval Singer was again selected pilot and Mr. Martin was elected Captain. Since we were on the last lap of our voyage, we had learned until this time where the pitfalls were; and we did not collide with so many rocks. This kind of life became very tiresom.e; so we arranged to have a wiener bake and hamburger fry at Webster ' s Grove. Soon afterward we had our pictures taken as a remembrance of each passenger. Port Graduation was drawing nearer and nearer, and each member of the class became more sorrowful that we must soon disembark, to sail to¬ gether no more. When we reached the shore there were thirty-one in all. As we bade each other farewell and looked out into the distance, we could see nothing but smooth sailing, but we were warned that there were many pitfalls ahead of us, and there would also be many other ships which we would have to successfully pass. So as we took this little piece of advice to remember, we sailed away from the shore of Port Graduation, never to see it again. —Bonita Barkley Page 16 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Living in Chicago and being the leader of an all-girl orchestra is a very tiresome but enjoyable job. After finishirig a week ' s engagement at one of the large theaters, with nothing booked for the coming week, I decided to take a vacation and visit my old home town which I had not seen for sev¬ eral years. Upon arriving at the depot, 1 went in to inquire about some of my old schoolmates. There, to my surprise, I found Russell to be the ticket agent. He had been working there for about four years. He told me Joe was porter on one of the passenger trains that went through town. Russell then began to show me the town. Upon inquiring what a certain building was, I found that the two inseparables, Bette Jane and Virginia, had started a chevhng gum factory for High School pupils. When I asked what had become of Bettie Beery, he told me she had settled down to be a housewife and was now the mother of a pair of twins whom she had named Bernon and Berneta. After Russell had directed me to Bettie ' s, I proceeded to go there, where I spent the night. I slept until quite late the next morning and when I awoke, I heard some¬ one downstairs talking to Bettie. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I recognized Tony ' s voice. Just as bashful as always, he was delivering Bettie ' s ice. After he had gone, I began to inquire about different schoolmates. J was told that Leola and Berniece had gone to Central Africa as Missionaries and were sending back encouraging reports. This amused me quite a lot because in school these girls always talked about getting married and set¬ tling down. If they had to go all the way to Africa after a man, they ' ll surely come back with one. Nellie had started a shoe factory in Maples and was making shoes with a reformed last. After dinner was over, Bettie suggested we go to town to a show and out to supper afterwards. As we walked down the street I saw a sign in front of a very nice building. It said, Here is the place to buy the dresses to make you look like you want to—Madame Dorotha ' s Dress Shop. After going into Dorotha ' s shop, I asked her if she was married, and she said, No, the right man has never come along. She had put all her trust in Harvey and he had failed her, so she was pretty well discouraged with the men. Berniece Spurgeon (Louden), her model, was out to lunch at that time. I found out that Pete was President of a chain of Service Stations and his office was next door; so I could not lose that opportunity of seeing him again. Page 17 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) When we went in, Pete was sitting at his desk smoking a cigar. He cer¬ tainly had changed. He told me Arthur was running a Beer Garden and Dance Hall at Tillman ' s; Jack was his bartender; Louis his bouncer, and Chalmer one of his waiters. It was getting late and we knew we would have to be going if we got to the show that afternoon. After the show we went to Audrey ' s restaurant for supper. She was having considerable trouble because all her help was striking for more wages. She had one faithful helper who stuck by her; that was Geneva, her cashier. Audrey told me she had received a letter from Norval a few days before. He had a job working for the Government making airplanes. After we got home Bettie put the children to bed, then she continued to tell me about my other classmates that 1 hadn ' t yet heard about. I asked about Ray and she was so surprised to think I did not know about him. She said it had been in all the papers. He was disappointed in love 13 times, and finally committed suicide. Poor Boy! I had always though he would make some one a good man. Lawrence was touring the country with a barn-storming company as their leading Bare-of-Tone. Betty Mae and Elizabeth had built a skating rink at Zulu with their Hubbies ' money and were teaching gentlemen to skate. Kenneth had erected a trap factory just outside the city limits where he was going to patent a special ' possum trap. Donald had taken up scientific farming way out west and there were rumors around that the Love Bug had bitten him, and he was going to take the fatal step soon. Bonita had married an illustrious farmer and had found married life to be just the thing for her. Mable and Goldie were attaining great success as Chorus Girls in a Comic Opera in Bluffton. I could hardly believe this, because they never seemed to me to be the type for that profession. Clyde and Bill were dance instructors at the Trianon Ballroom. Anyone who has the ability to dance like those boys did in high school ought to make a go of it. Bettie had Bonnie and Chet in the next evening for supper. We had a very nice time. Bonnie was still as sweet and pleasant as she had always been. I only had one more day to stay so I went around and saw all the kids. After spending another evening in my old home town, I started home the next morning after four days of a fine vacation. —Phyllis Myers Page 18 jynioiis CLASS OFFICERS June Adams President Ernestine Dunmire Secretary Betty Coulardot Vice-President Kathleen Murfield Treasurer JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION Tom, Dick, and Harry answered all S. O. S. calls from the good ship ' 38 as it journeyed on its voyage April 16. We dropped anchor at Port Chamber of Commerce, Fort Wayne, at 6:30 p. m., where we were met by the class of ' 39. Knowing that our long and tiresome journey from Monroeville had made us very hungry, they fed us well at tables prettily decorated to carry out the theme of our class motto, Today we launch out; where shall we anchor? | After the dinner and after-dinner program, which was very entertain¬ ing because of the class histories and wills, toasts from various faculty mem¬ bers and classmates, we travelled overland to relax and enjoy ourselves for a few hours in one of the theaters at Fort Wayne. About one hundred twenty-five enjoyed the evening and the class of ' 39 wished the class of ' 38 bon voyage, until they would chance to meet again. Page 20 JUNIOR CLASS June Adams John Bower Dick Clay Raymond CrabiJl Betty CouJardot Dorothy Crozier Ernestine Dunmire ParneJI Fuelling Richard Gfell Audrey Grabner Dorothy Hart Kenneth Hawkins Meinrad Kever Gerald Lee Vera Lenington Cyril Linder Dorothy Marquardt Kathleen Murfield Kenneth Radabaugh Jay Rothgeb Virginia Spaulding Eldon Taylor Marvis Miller Thomas Taylor (absent) Page 21 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of ' 35 a large group of pupils enrolled as Freshmen in the Monroeville High School. Our class numbered thirty-seven members, com¬ posed of students from fefferson, fackson, Monroe, and Union Tov nships. Our first year at M. H. S. was also Mr. Doty ' s first year as principal. We organized with Betty Coulardot as President and Miss Gladys Klop- fenstein as sponsor. During this first year we encountered all the common obstacles of the green Freshies, but twenty-nine of our original members stood by the ship and safely ended the first lap of the journey. Our Sophomore year was begun with the same number which completed the first year. On the day of organization. Miss Miller was chosen sponsor and Kenneth Hawkins was elected President. This year the members seemed to realize school is not all play, and nearly the entire class enrolled in the Latin class. When the school term of ' 37- ' 38 rolled around, we eagerly returned to school, for since we had first entered high school we had been looking for¬ ward to the time when we would be lolly luniors. School was only briefly under way when we realized the duties and responsibilities of luniors and held a class meeting to choose our leaders, lune Adams was elected Presi¬ dent and Mrs. Elsie Towell was chosen as our adviser. • During the year we had one class party. Our class also had charge of the candy and confection sales, under the able chairmanship of Betty Coulardot. On December 1st and 2nd the mystery play, Hobgoblin House, was given in the school auditorium. The lunior Class has been proud to be represented in basket ball by Kenneth Hawkins, Tom Taylor, and Dick Clay. We also had the honor of having two of our members, fohn Bowers and Ernestine Dunmire, as yell leaders. With the giving of the annual funior Senior reception on April 16, our work for this year was completed. During our first three years v e have encountered many discouraging con¬ ditions, but on the other hand we have enjoyed the intimate friendships of our classmates and teachers. We hope to come back next year with our twenty-four members and with higher aims and ideals than ever before and graduate as a class that is a credit to M. H. S. Page 22 c_ CLASS OFFICERS Carl Linder, President Robert Roy, Vice-President Norman Sipe, Secretary-Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In September of 1936, forty-six pupils, from Monroeville and surrounding townships enrolled as Freshmen in the Monroeville High School. We organized our class with Jean Parnin as President and Mr. Maurice Miller as our Sponsor. Several of our classmates dropped out, but most of us survived the perils of our Freshman year. At the beginning of this year there were thirty-five pupils who returned to school as Sophomores. We elected Carl Linder as our President and Mr. Blauvelt as sponsor. We have had three class parties during this year. The Sophomores are proud of the boys who represent them on the Basket Ball teams. They are; Gene Etter; Donald Dawson, David Bauserman, Norman Sipe, Robert Roy, Charles Coulardot, and Donald Witte. We are looking forward to our next two years of high school with high hopes. As upper-classmen we will have many advantages in studies and in social activities. —Jean Parnin Page 24 SOPHOMORE CLASS Top row: Jean Barkley, Ruth Barkley, David Bauserman, Kathryn Beauchot, William Beery, Martha Blair, Mary Blair, Evelyn Carpenter. Second row: Charles Coulardot, Lea Beth Cook, Donald Dawson, Mary DeClerq, Gene Etter, Donald Grabner, Jeanette Hake, Mary Alice Hively. Third row; Betty House, Ida Johnson, Robert Lee, Carl Linder, Pauline Miller, Jean Myers, Jean Parnin, Robert Roy. Bottom row: Betty Roth, Mary Kathryn Savieo, Norman Sipe, Lola Mae Salway, Willa Sorgen, Gerald Ternet, Mary Urbine, Donald Witte. Edith Naylor, Marcella Radabaugh—absent Page 25 I Page 2G CLASS OFFICERS Richard Barkley President Joseph Emenhiser Secretary James Bower Vice-President Richard Rider Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY The Freshman class, or the green Freshies, as they call us, has thirty- two members. As everyone knows, the Freshmen are made to wait until last, and we were no exception. We had to wait until last for our class meeting; but when we had it, it didn ' t take us long to get to the point. At this meeting we elected the following officers; Richard Barkley, president; James Bower, vice-president; Joseph Emenhiser, secretary; Richard Rider, treasurer; and last, but not least. Miss Edith Lewis, Class Sponsor. We waited only two weeks to have the next class meeting. We were to decide where and v hen we wanted our first class party. It was decided that the party would be held at Vivian Maddox ' s home. Nearly everyone was present. Jn December we had a Christmas party, with a gift exchange. The Freshmen are proud to have several of their members enrolled in the Booster Club and the band. Since we have learned most of the technique of the high school, we feel that our next three years will be joyous as well as educational. —Howard Gfell Page 28 FRESHMAN CLASS Top row; Paul Adams, Dale Baker, Richard Barkley, James Bower, Edwin Bowyer, Myrtle Castle, Loretta Diver. Second row; Virginia Doty, Joseph Emenhiser, Doyle Franz, Howard Gfell, Carl Basore, Margaret Guenin, Beulah Johns. Third row; Frederick Johnson, Chalmer Kline, Neal Kline, Vivian Maddox, Warren Marquardt, Alvin Myers, Russell Neadstine, Dorothy Neimeyer. Bottom row; Geraldine Martin, Joseph Painter, Elaine Rogers, Richard Rider, Agnes Schall, Chalmer Sorgen, Louis Stephenson, Janet Swain. Richard Grabner—absent Page 29 Page 30 J u n ♦ EIGHTH GRADE First row, left to right: Donald Powelson, Junior Radabaugh, Donald Need, Roy Brown, Frank Laudahn, DeLoss Dager. Second row: Mazetta Hawkins, Virginia Ad ams, Rita Emen- hiser, Marian Marquardt, Violet Sites, Bonnie Boeder, Julia Miller, Betty Taylor, Norma McCoy, Betty Burnett. Third row: Miss Mildred Miller, Floyd Marquardt, Richard Baker, Robert Webb, Fred Goodwald, Richard Wass, Jack Sheehan, Floyd Spaulding. Fourth row: Byron Singer, Richard Sunderland, Albert Daw¬ son, Robert Johnson, Eugene Murchland. SEVENTH GRADE First row, left to right: Maurice Taylor, Richard Welton, Don¬ ald Boeder, Ronald Reynolds, Ralph Myers, Paul Bower. Second row: Luella Beauchot, Jean Burnett, Opal Bowen, Grace Savieo, Marie Hollenbeck, Mabel Bower, Betty Rose Stevenson, Betty Leuenberger, Ruth Gilbert, Bernice Voirol. Third row: Mr. Ervin A. Doty, Frieda Gaskill, Eva Lehman, Lucille Gibson, Mary Alice Johns, Ella Belle Black, Lila Salway. Fourth row: Harl Lee, Earl Pierce, Paul Zolman, Raymond Gleckler. Page 32 GllflD(S SIXTH GRADE Front row, left to right; Howard Reynolds, Daniel Johnson, Lamont Stoneburner, jiugene Ad am , Wayne Walton. Second row; Lois Foster, JuneoeerXlcme Lopshire, Marjorie Book, Donna Jean Voirol, Donna Belle Dager, Julia Emen- heiser, Beatrice Ball, Geraldine Walls, Germaine Stetzel, Eleanor Johns. Third row; Norval Witte, Billy Daugherty, Edwin Beucler, Eugene Ball, James Burk, James Ball, Wesley Castle, Roger Peckham, Miss Leora Brown. Absent; Alice Crabill, Rose Van Horn, DuWayne Sorgen, Virginia Waterman. FIFTH GRADE First row, left to right; Robert Clevenger, Harold Salway, Richard Beauchot, Richard Peckham, Eunice Lewis, Iva Gilbert, Russell Johnston, Milo Clay. Second row; Eileen Schlemmer, Lois Stephenson, Annabell Burk, Aleta Singer, Betty Rhodes, Beulah Brown, Charlene Stoneburner, Jean Palmer, Patsy Ertel, Mary Alice Hawkins, Norma Parnin, Harriet Myers. Third row; Harold Plum.ley, George Gaskill, Chester Towell, Lucille Walls, Donna Jean Meyer, Gloria Leuenberger, Ellouise Hill, Viola Gibson, Harry Vondran, Calvin Burk, James Van Horn. Fourth row; Billy Drummond, John Diver, Joe Clem, Marlin Clevenger, Charles Waterman, Billy Murchland, Junior Sites, Vearl Heller, teacher. Page 34 FOURTH GRADE First row, left to right; Roger Niemeyer, Dale Marquardt, Ed¬ ward Radabaugh, Rex Marquardt, Neil Richard, Joe Myers, Donald Salway, Daniel McCoy, Robert Plumley. Second row: Eileen Brown, Marium Dawson, Lillian Gaskill, Lois Gilbert, Norma Book, Betty Barkley, Maxine Daugherty, Monabelle Voirol, Marilyn Lopshire, Joyce Sheehan, Nadean Myers, Ihelen DeWert, Joanna Fillers, Eva Webster. Third row; Betty Rose Roeder, Imogene Clay, Aleda Sorgen, Marlene Schlup, Freda Gaskill, Leona Adams , Arvis Lehman, Mary Alice Lee, Anna Lou Clevenger, Elinore Stoneburner, Mary Louise Baker. Fourth row; Mrs. Hazel Brown, Farold Ruble, Kenneth Stephen¬ son, Gale Maloy, Homer Taylor, Billy Jackson, Gale Stephen¬ son, Donald Johns. THIRD GRADE First row, left to right: Boyd Gilbert, Joseph Towell, Paul Baker, Ralph Doty, Robert Medsker, Delbert Walton, Dean Plumley. Second row; Clarence Zolman, Crystal Book, Carol Knefel- kamp, Betty Beauchot, Dorothy Johns, Velma Walls, Mary Jane Van Horn, Norma Ruble, John Swain. Third row: Mrs. Lora Etter, Allen Adams , Ji:,, John Charles Salway, Philip Miller, Robert Black, Stanley Black, Keith Stephenson, Jerry Burnett. Page 35 SECOND GRADE First row, left to right: John McIntosh, Waldo Salway, Marvin Medsker. Secon drow: Genelda Clay, Barbara Waterman, Roberta DeWert, Martha Sidell, Louise Klinker, Marilyn Zolman, Colleen Maloy, Carolyn Kelly, Juanita Adams. Third row: Miss Arlene Reynolds, Ronald Parker, Donald Lehrman, Stanley Shaffer, Jimmy Miller. Absent: Melvin Medsker. FIRST GRADE First row, left to right: Edward Knefelkamp, James Miller, Neil Doty, Paul Shaffer, Bobby Miller, James Taylor. Second row: Betty Jean Nord, Bonnie Burk, Bonivere Joy Stoneburner, Doris Fry, Virginia Black, Patricia Spieth, Martha Ann Hively, Patricia Baker, Gloria Lee DeWert. Third row: Mrs. Helen Miller, Richard Lee Foley, Richard Reinking, Byron Beucler, Roland Lee, Eugene Rhodes, Donald Radabaugh, Jerry Ertel. Absent: Melba Stephenson. Page 36 Left to right: Arthur Parnin, Bus. Mgr.; Russell Schnepp, Artist; Virginia Kelly, Sports Editor; Dorothy Hawkins, Editor-in-Chief; Bette Bower, Sales Mgr.; Donald House, Assistant Sales Mfgr.; Bettie Beery, Jokes Editor. Phyllis Myers, Assistant Bus. Mgr.; Joseph McArdle, Assistant Editor, not shown. THE STAFF The work involved in publishing a book which gives a picture of a typical school year at any high school is more difficult and detailed than can be realized by those who do not have an actual part in the publication. Since a book of this kind has not been published at our school since 1931, none of the members of the present staff had any previous experience in the performing of the tasks which they were given. Each member of the staff worked hard and carried out his position very efficiently, cooperating whole-heartedly with the editor-in-chief to make our annual a success. The staff wishes to express its appreciation to our art in¬ structor, Miss Miller, for her aid with the art work, and to all the other members of the faculty and student body who in any way contributed to the publication of the Viking. Page 38 First row, left to right: Lea Beth Cook, Virginia Kelly, Bette Bower, Edith Naylor, Dorothy Niemeyer, Geneva Naylor, Virginia Spaulding, Kathryn Beauchot, Bettie Beery, Betty House. Second row: Mr. Martin, sponsor; John Bower, Jeannette Hake, Jean Parnin, Betty Coulardot, Kathleen Murfield, Ernestine Dunmire, Raymond Crabill. Third row: Kenneth Radabaugh, James Bower, Gerald Ternet, Junior Coulardot, Joseph McArdle, William Leonard, Clyde Foster. THE BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club was reorganized in 1935 and has been an active organ¬ ization since that time. At the beginning of this year Bette Bower was elected as our president; John Bower, vice-president; and Virginia Kelly, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Martin has acted as sponsor of the club. The second semester the club was enlarged to a membership of tv ' enty-four. Yell leaders are automatically made members. This makes a total number of twenty-seven. To become a member of the club, the name of the applicant is presented to the president, who in turn presents it to the club to be voted upon. A vote of two-thirds majority is necessary for membership. An average of C in scholastic work is also required. At the end of this year the club presented a jacket to Bette Bower, a graduating cheer leader. John Bower and Ernestine Dunmire of the Junior Class received emblems with the letter M as their rewards. The Booster Club is a club not only to boost our athletic teams, but to boost all activities of the Monroeville High School. —Betty Coulardot Page 39 F ' irst row, left to right: Loretta Driver, Virginia Doty, Edith Naylor, Betty House, Lea Beth Cook, Mary Alice Hively, lean Myers, Betty Beery, Phyllis Myers, Geneva Naylor, Berniece Spurgeon, Virginia Spaulding, Audrey Oberley, Bonita Barkley. Second row: Miss Miller, Agnes Schall, Elaine Rogers, Patricia Leonard, Vivian Maddox, Virginia Kelly, Bette Bower, Dorothy Niemeyer, Jeanette Hake, Jean Parnin, Kathryn Beauchot, Janet Swain, Beulah Johns, Margaret Guenin. Third row: Goldie Carpenter, Kathleen Murfield, Betty Coulardot, Ernestine Dunmire, Mary Kathryn Savieo, Ida Johnson, Evelyn Carpenter, Willa Sorgen, Mary Orbine, Mary DeClercq. Fourth row: Geraldine Martin, Mary Blair, Jean Barkley, Martha Blair, Ruth Barkley. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB One of our outstanding extra-curricular activities is the High School Girls ' Clee Club. This group, which consists of forty members, is divided into two groups. Each group meets twice each week under the capable directorship of Miss Miller. Last year the girls ' and boys ' Glee Clubs combined to give an operetta entitled Miss Cherry Blossom. The following officers were elected at the beginning of the present school year: Bonita Barkley, president; Betty Coulardot, vice-president; Audrey Cberley, secretary-treasurer; and Ruth Barkley, news reporter. Early in the fall the girls gave a program up town to entertain the public. They also sang at different programs given at the P.-T. A. meetings in the High School gym. The girls, with the aid of the Boys ' Glee Club, gave a Minstrel Show during the month of April, 1938. The Club has two trios; one from the Sophomore Class and one from the Senior Class. The Sophomore trio consisted of Jean Myers, Mary Alice Hively, and Lea Beth Cook. Those in the Senior trio were Phyllis Myers, Bonita Barkley, and Russell Schnepp, a member of the Boys ' Glee Club. ■—Bonita Barkley Page 40 First row, left to right: Miss Miller, Donald House, Kenneth Bauserman, Louis Powelson, Arthur Parnin, Jack Richards, James Bower, Russell Schnepp. Second row: Kenneth Hawkins, John Bower, Jay Rothgeb, Thomas Taylor, Dick Clay, William Leonard, Kenneth Radabaugh. BOYS ' GLEE CLUB The Boys ' Glee Club this year was composed of twenty-five members. Our aim this year, as in previous years, has been to combine the members into one vocal unit for the singing of choral numbers, and also to gradually develop each individual voice. Through the capable training of Miss Miller we feel that we have, at least to some extent, accomplished this purpose. At the beginning of the year the club met and elected the following of¬ ficers; President, Louis Powelson; vice-president, Arthur Parnin; and secre¬ tary-treasurer, Donald House. Some of the activities engaged in were the singing of carols at the Christmas season, a Minstrel Show and the High School Operetta. —Donald House Page 41 First row, left to right: Chalmer Sorgen, Neal Kline. Second row: Paul Adams, Margaret Guenin, Dorothy Niemeyer, Patricia Leonard, Vivian Maddox, Beulah Johns, Virginia Doty, Janet Swain, Elaine Rogers, Warren Marquardt, Alvin Myers. Third row: Mr. George Martin, Edwin Bovryer, Howard Gfell, Carl Basore, Gerald Ternet, Bill Beery, Joseph Em.enhiser. Fourth row: Chalmer Kline, Richard Rider, Russell Neadstine, Joseph Painter, Richard Barkley, James Bower. THE SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club, a branch of the Freshman biology class, has been or¬ ganized for the purpose of making the study of biology more pleasant and interesting. The officers, elected by the class, are: Dorothy Niemeyer, president; James Bower, vice-president; Alvin Myers, secretary; and Vivian Maddox, treasurer. There are thirty-three members enrolled in the club which meets twice each month. At these meetings reports by various members are given, and on some occasions we have doctors, dentists, and others as special speakers. At the present time we are planning to buy science magazines from which to get reports. —Beulah Johns Page 42 First row, left to right: Russell Neadstine, Warren Marquardt, lames Bower, Richard Barkley, Paul Adams, Dale Baker, Louis Stevenson. Second row: Miss Miller, Betty Crozier, Elizabeth Patterson, Goldie Carpenter, Bonita Barkley, Audrey Oberley, Third row: Russell Schnepp, Bill Beery, William Leonard. ART CLUB The H. S. Art Club is one of the vital and enthusiastic groups in the school. Its purpose is to develop interest and talent for art work in various mediums, such as tempra paintings, water colors, payons, and spatter work. The club also makes posters for various activities during the year. Craft work as well as actual paintings has been introduced. Some of the craft work is: linoleum block printing, tinker sand, leather tooling, electric needle work, copper, pottery, book binding, soap sculpturing, paper mache, crepe clay, and many other interesting works. Two of the senior members presented very interesting demonstrations on the different kinds of art works at the P.-T. A. meeting in January. The club consists of fourteen members and is under the direction of Miss Miller. Page 43 seated, left to right, first row: Virginia Adams, Loretta Driver, Geraldine Martin, Dorothy Neimeyer, Beulah Johns, Betty Leuenberger, Betty Rose Stephenson, Betty Burnett, Rita Emenhiser. Second row: Opal Bowen, Bonnie Boeder, Violet Sites, Ella Belle Black, Betty Taylor, Eva Lehman, Mary Alice Johns, Julia Miller, Marian Marquardt, Lucille Gibson, Berniece Voirol, Mrs. Elsie Towell, Instructor. Standing: Lila Salway, Elizabeth Patterson, Patsy Leonard, Luella Beauchot, Mazetta Haw- kis, Janet Swain, Elaine Rogers, Margaret Guenin, Ruth Gilbert, Jean Burnett, Mabel Bower, Myrtle Castle, Norma McCoy, Marie Hollenbeck, Frieda Gaskill, Grace Savieo. Fourth row: Vivian Maddox, Virginia Doty, Goldie Carpenter, Agnes Schall, Bonita Barkley, Virginia Spaulding, Mable Brown, Leola Hart, Dorothy Marquardt, Audrey Oberley, Dorothy Hart, Nellie Anderson, Betty Crozier. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB This group consists of all students registered in the various courses in Home Economics. Some of our activities are as follows: We study about our homes And how to arrange our fixtures To save unnecessary steps. And place the rugs and pictures. We also prepare some food, And serve a hot school lunch; Some have said that we are good, But we don ' t count on that, too much. We learn to wear our thimbles. To push our needles through, To patch a tear, and darn a sock. And many other home tasks to do. Page 44 First row, left to right: Doyle Franz, Bill Beery, Neal Kline, Richard Barkley, Carl Basore, Paul Adams, Chalmer Sorgen, Dick Clay, Louis Stevenson. Second row: James Bower, Kenneth Radabaugh, Meinrad Kever, Warren Marquardt, Jay Rothgeb, Edwin Bowyer, Gerald Ternet, Alvin Meyers, Thomas Taylor, Joseph Emen- hiser. Dale Baker. Third row: Mr. Martin, Russell Neadstine, Eldon Taylor, Joseph McArdle, Russell Schnepp, Kenneth Bauserman, Richard Rider, Howard Gfell, Raymond Crabill. Fourth row: Richard Grabner, Chalmer Kline, Joseph Painter, Anthony Schall, Donald Witte, Gerald Lee, Chalmer Kline, John Bower. THE SHOP CLUB The Shop Club of Monroeville High, under the direction of Sammy Mar¬ tin is an organization well worth-while for anyone interested in woodcraft. The members of the club find it most interesting and helpful, and all do their part to make it a credit to the school, as well as to themselves. If a visitor were to come to the shop at any time of day, he would un¬ doubtedly find some activity, but to fully appreciate the work being done, one must come during the regular class periods. At that time every one is busy at whatever project he is making. Many different types of projects are made. Some of these are tables, foot stools, magazine racks, cabinets, and the like. In making these projects, each member does his best to make them as nearly perfect as possible. The Shop Club expresses its thanks to Mr. Martin, under whose super¬ vision the club has been made a success. —Joseph McArdle Page 45 SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE END OF THE LANE A Three Act Play, directed by Mr. Martin Jim Denver (Jack) . Harry Sanders (Hal) . John Randal.. Bud Nix ...... Messenger Boy. Coral Randal.. Ma Randal . Ellen Seabright.. Martha Elizabeth Ann Bessie Reed ..... Mrs. Kate Sanders . .Jack Richard .Art Parnin _Clyde Foster ...Clifford Murfield .Bill Leonard .Virginia Kelly ...Audrey Oberley .Bettie Berry .Bette Bower .Bonita Barkley Berniece Laudahn Jack Denver, a wanderer of unknown parentage, living in a San Francisco boarding house with his friends, discovers some old papers telling of the disappearance of the son of John Randal, a rich farmer of Meadowville, N. Y. Because he is without work, and has no parents, he decides to go to the Randal Farm and pretend to be the long-lost son. Jack fits the description perfectly, and is taken by the Randal ' s as their son. Jack falls in love with Coral, the Randal ' s daughter and later discloses ' his true identity, but because they are fond of him, they ask him to stay. This he does, and then marries Coral and becomes the Randal ' s son-in-law. Page 46 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY HOBGOBLIN HOUSE CAST Bill Wilkins—Bluebeard Bronson ' s Keeper..Cyril Linder Darius Krupp—Caretaker of Hobgoblin House.Dick Clay Bluebeard Bronson—Escaped maniac...Parnell Fuelling Frank Harlow—Marion ' s fiance .......John Bower Marion Carter—Oldest niece .June Adams Susan Parkens—Henglish ' ousekeeper.Dorothy Marquardt Henry Goober—Dark gardener....Richard Gfell Delilah Worts—Colored cook .Virginia Spaulding Miss Priscilla Carter—Owner of Hobgoblin House_Betty Coulardot Headless Phantom—Kidnapped heiress ....Vera Lenington Jill Carter—Marion ' s younger sister .Ernestine Dunmire Jack boring—Jill ' s fiance ....Kenneth Hawkins For those pe rsons who enjoy a mystery full of thrills and chills, Hobgoblin House is the play to attend. Miss Carter, the crochety maiden aunt, bought the supposedly haunted house as a retreat, where she thought she could keep her two nieces away from those two silly young nincompoops, Jack boring and Frank Harlow. The arrival of Miss Carter and her household spoils a gang ' s hideout and their efforts to frighten the Carters and servants out furnish the mystery and ghostly phenomena of Hobgoblin House. Throughout the mystery much comedy is provided. In the end, the un¬ favorable boys capture the gang, free the kidnapped girl, and win aunt Priscilla ' s blessing upon them and her two nieces. Page 47 Seated, left to right: Bette Bower, Dorothy Niemeyer, Virginia Spaulding, Geneva Naylor, Jean Myers, Mary Alice Hively, Edith Naylor, Pauline Spaulding, Phyllis Myers, Chalmer Kline, Frank Laudahn. Standing: Miss Mildred Miller, Martha Ann Hively, Bill Beery, Warren Marquardf, THE BAND Every day the eighth period an awful racket is heard on the stage. Further investigation proves that it is only the members of the M. H. S. Band tuning their instruments. In a few minutes all is quiet. Then suddenly they burst forth in College Boy, Sola, Activity, or some other snappy march. The band is composed of eleven members who participated in the Band Festival at Fort Wayne in October of this year. In the evening a band concert was given by one thousand players, under the direction of Frank Simon. Last year the group purchased uniforms consisting of black capes and hats trimmed with white insignias and December lyres to be worn on black sweaters were awarded all members. In order to earn money the band has sponsored each semester skating parties at Bell ' s Rink. In addition to taking part in civic performances, this group has played for all home basket ball games and for two sessions of the Allen County Basket Ball Tournament. This is a musical organization of which we are proud and hope may be augmented each year. Page 48 THE GYPSY TROUBADOR Two act operetta presented by the combined Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Clubs on April 12 and 13, under the direction of Mildred Y. Miller. Todora . Vario ... Maria . Janina . Elena. Marko . Rosita. Nikoli . Tom Gordon . Mrs. Jean Jerrold Henry Clayton .. Mary Matthew .. Clare Clayton .... CAST OF CHARACTERS Ruler of the Gypsy Tribe Todora ' s Nephew Todora ' s Wife Devoted to Marko Former sweetheart of Vario The tribe ' s chief boaster Gypsy girl in love with Nikoli Son of Todora and Maria; a poet Nikoli ' s college friend A designing widow A business man A terrible talker Clayton ' s daughter .Richard Gfell .John Bower ...Audrey Oberley .Lea Beth Cook Mary Alice Hively ..William Leonard .June Adams .Arthur Parnin .Kenneth Hawkins .Bonita Barkley .Jack Richard .....Bette Bower .Phylllis Myers SYNOPSIS Nikoli, son of Todora, the ruler of the Gypsy tribe of Haaren, having ac¬ quired a college education on account of his unusual gifts, returns to Gypsy camp from college with the ambition to become a poet and to marry Clare Clayton. It so happens that instead of marrying Clare he falls in love with the Gypsy girl, Rosita. Page 49 Page 50 r flTHLtTICS THE COACH Coach George (Sam) Martin is com¬ pleting his second year as adviser of the Cubs. During his time in Mon¬ roeville he has produced teams that have ranked with the best in and sur¬ rounding the county. With his pleasing personality, he has won the love and admiration of all the team and the en¬ tire school. This respect has served to inspire the boys to readily accept and put into practice all the instructions of the coach. Mr. George (Sammy) Martin Bette Bower John Bower Ernestine Dunmire CHEER LEADERS This year we have three cheer leaders, Bette Bower, Ernestine Dunmire, and John Bower. With the aid of these leaders we have had many peppy cheering sections at the ball games. Bette, who tips the scales at exactly one hundred pounds, is little but mighty, and can she yell? She is a Senior with two years of service. Ernie is a vivacious blonde and has she got swing? She is a Junior and this is her first year in leading yells. John, a tall and lanky lad, is a veteran of three years and is but a junior. This one little lad and the two little lassies have shown much spirit through¬ out the year at pep sessions and at ball games. They are ever ready to lead a cheer that will spurt our Cubs to victory, and we are proud of our cheer leaders. Page 52 THE BASKET BALL SQUAD First row: Mr. George Martin, Coach; Donald House, Gene Etter, Louis Pow- elson, Arthur Parnin, Jack Richard, Kenneth Bauserman, Mr. E. A. Doty, Principal. Second row: Robert Roy, David Bauserman, Donald Dawson, Clifford Mur- field, Anthony Schall, Manager, Richard Gfell, Kenneth Hawkins, Howard Gfell, Cyril Linder. Third row; Junior Coulardot, Donald Witte, Richard Barkley, Thomas Taylor, James Bower, Paul Adams. OUR COMMENDABLE CUBS The Cubs have won 15 out of 22 scheduled and tourney games this season. While they have made a total of 586 points, their opponents ' points only total 476. Most all the Cubs ' games this year have been easy victories, and those they have lost have been by only a few points. In the County Tournament Monroeville staged a big upset by stopping New Haven in their first attack. The Bulldogs came growling out on the floor ready to snap at the Cubs, but they beat off their attack and won the ball game. This was the greatest victory of the season. In the Cubs ' second game, they were beaten back by the Wildcats from Hoagfand. The boys played well, but the Wildcats succeeded in holding a one point lead at the final crack of the gun. Page 53 Arthur Parnin Jack Richard Louis Powelson Kenneth Hawkins Kenneth Bauserman Page 54 Donald House Gene Etter l !Sit ‘WNH Donald Dawson Clifford Murfield Richard Gfell Page 55 ' wm BASKET BALL PLAYERS 1. ARTHUR PARNIN— Art Art was a good defensive man and a consistent scorer, especially on long shots that thrilled you as they swished through the air and into the basket. He was the winner of the Df. King Sportsmanship Trophy. 2. JACK RICHARD— Bess A reliable center and an able scorer was Bess. He won the Athletic award in ' 37. 3. LOUIS POWELSON— Louie Louie, a tough guard, put life into the team with his fast move¬ ments and how he loved to play the merry-go-round. 4. DONALD HOUSE— Don ' ' Don was a hard working forward, and like the daring young man he would glide across the floor and under the basket to raise the score. 5. GENE ETTER— Laura A little but mighty guard and a regular all around ball player was Laura. 6. KENNETH HAWKINS— Kenny Kenny, a rough and tough guard, always managed to put plenty of scrap into the game. 7. KENNETH BAUSERMAN— Kenny Kenny, a substitute guard, did well in his position. He was a tough fighter. 8. DONALD DAWSON— Doc Doc, a substitute guard, did well in his position. He was a tough fighter. 9. CLIFFORD MURFIELD— Pete A scrappy forward and a jolly good fellow on the hardwood and off was Pete. 10. RICHARD GFELL— Dick Dick substituted at center and did well in this position. Page 56 CUBS ' BALL GAMES Date Score Opponent How was it? High Point Nov. 5 20—21 Lafayette Central Tough Richard Nov. 6 37—21 Woodburn Grand Richard Nov. 12 24—26 Hoagland Exciting Parnin Nov. 13 39—13 Ridge Eunny Parnin Nov. 18 15—32 New Haven Terrific Richard Nov. 19 27—20 Harlan Swell Richard Nov. 24 24—23 Elmhurst Thrilling Parnin Dec. 3 32—21 Concordia Commendable Parnin Dec. 17 29—21 Huntertown Yippee Parnin Jan. 8 19—20 Harlan Heart-breaking Parnin Jan. 15 32—22 Kirkland Clamorous House Jan. 21 31—24 Decatur Catholic Glorious Art—Jack Feb. 4 16—18 Hoagland Doubtful Parnin Feb. 5 38—25 Convoy Stupendous Richard Feb. 12 24—22 Concordia Exhilarating Richard Feb. 18 32—19 Woodburn Easy Richard Feb. 19 44—29 Lucerne Hilarious Parnin Feb. 25 Areola BLIND TOURNAMENT Dec. 11 28—25 Leo Great Dec. 11 21—26 New Haven Sad COUNTY TOURNAMENT Jan. 26 24—23 New Haven Victorious Jan. 27 24—25 Hoagland Too Bad Page 57 THE FIRST TEN First row, Yell Leaders: Bette Jane Bower, John Bower, Ernestine Dunmire. Second row: Gene Etter, Kenneth Bauserman, Jack Richards, Donald House, Louis Powelson, Kenneth Hawkins, Anthony Schall, Manager. Third row: Mr. Martin, Coach; Donald Dawson, Richard Gfell, Arthur Parnin. Clifford Murfield, Mr. Doty, Principal. STATISTICAL RECORD Years-on- Player Position Year Height Weight Squad Parnin F Senior 5 ' 11 160 4 Richard C Senior 5 ' 91 2 155 4 Powelson G Senior 5 ' 6 138 2 Bauserman F Senior 5 ' 7 132 3 House G Senior 5 ' 8 150 3 Etter G Sophomore 5 ' 7 130 2 Murfield F Senior 5 ' 9 140 2 Dawson F Sophomore 5 ' 9 150 1 Gfell C Junior 5 ' 11 160 1 Hawkins G Junior 5 ' 4 120 2 Page 58 Il j: i C_f SENIOR CLASS WILL After a long and hard prowl o ' er these dilapidated halls and creaking stairs ' of M. H. S. are ended, we do request that our remains be scattered over the school lawn in the hope it v ill grow more and better grass and relieve the W. P. A. (Wood Peckers Association) of their everlasting and never-tiring job. We the Senior Class of Monroeville High School, in the City of Monroeville, County of Allen, State of Indiana, being of sound mind and memory, (we hope) do make, publish, and declare this will and testament, in the manner and form as follows: 1, Nellie Anderson, do will my slim and enticing figure to Virginia Spaulding. 1, Bonita Barkley, do will my magnetic personality (works on males) to Pat Leonard. . I, Kenneth Bauserman, do will my brawny physique to Buck Crabill. I, Bette Bower, do will my much loved name Carpie to my brother Jim and may he protect, love and cherish it as 1 have during the last four years. I, Bettie Beery, do will my sober disposition and ability to do the Big Apple to Marvis Miller. 1, Goldie Carpenter, do will my ability to sing, dance, and be merry, to Jean Myers. 1, Ray Carpenter, do will my canning capacity to cook, and can, and case grub from Canadian carrots and Connecticut cabbage to Cuban cucum¬ bers to Gene Etter. I, Betty Crozier, do will my personality plus to Betty Coulardot. 1, Jack Richard, do will my love for the scenery (or is it the scenery?) of the western plains of dear Ohio to Richard Barkley. I, Audrey Oberley, do will my sweet and demure disposition to the other girls in Zulu. J, Russell Schnepp, do will to the International Barbers Union my cowlick, to be used for experimental purposes. I, Bill Leonard, do will my surest thing you know to Jeanette Hake. I, Virginia Kelly, do will my petiteness to Elden (Buck) Taylor. Page 60 SENIOR CLASS WILL (Continued) I, Berniece Spurgeon, do will my platinum blonde curls to Dorothy Niemeyer. I, Norval Singer, do will my inferiority complex to Audrey Grabner. I, Arthur Parnin, do regretfully will my alarm clock to my Alma Mater, to be dutifully dissected by ululant underclassmen. I, Dorothy Hawkins, do will my ability to bluff the teachers to my brother, Kenneth. He certainly needs something to get him through. I, Lawrence O ' Shaughnessey, do will my reckless and wild ways to Kate Murfield. I, Elizabeth Patterson, do will my incapacity for assimilation to Meinrad Kever. I, Berniece Laudahn, do will the office telephone and the services of operator 19 to Mr. Doty. I, Leola Hart, do will the care of my brother, Chalmer, to a deserving young maiden. May she always keep his feet warm. I, Louis Powelson, do will my ability to harmonize to Gerald Lee. I, Mable Brown, do will my experience as an office worker to the first one who writes for it. I, Joe McArdle, do will my ways that make me a woman slayer to Cyril Linder. I, Chalmer Hart, do will my lyric soprano voice to the Music Department to be used as a model for all other high school students. I, Donald House, do will my capacity for dill pickles to Dick Clay, who to my knowledge is the only other person who can do it justice. I, Clifford Murfield, do will my backward ways and masculine charms to Chalmer Sorgen. I, Geneva Naylor, do will my poise and sophistication to Vivian Maddox. I, Anthony Schall, do will my charm, personality, and suave manner to Jay Rothgeb. J, Phyllis Myers, do will my ability to get to school on time (since J had to make up 45 minutes) to June Adams. Page 61 CLASS OF 1938 Now, here ' s to the class of ' 38, A class whose members are very sedate, There ' s Mable Brown the office clerk. Whose motto reads— ' Tour dut y never shirk. And Bonita Barkley, a girl we all admire. Who goes in for Art and also sings in the choir. Then Kenneth Bauserman, yes, he ' s one of the Big Ten, Ready to do at the coach ' s commiand—the very best he can. Another name, Ray Carpenter, which deserves a place on this page. Is anticipating the day when he will become of age. Now Betty Crozier knows Pity is a woman ' s sweetest charm. And common sense like hers to most of is uncommon. Also Dorothy Hawkins, her sole purpose is just to acquire knowledge, Tm sure a girl like her is the need of every college. Clyde Foster says, The world has yet to discover me, He thinks a famous man now very soon he ' ll be. You know keep late hours, Chalmer Hart doesn ' t believe in. He learned long ago that to conquest, you must think you can. We must not forget the girl noted for her grace and poise, for Betty Beery is starting with the men. She says she ' s through with the boys. A very important character is our little Miss Bette Bower, She ' s the one who wears the pants out on the hardwood floor. I suppose the reason is because she ' s hale and hearty. She ' s always willing to follow the boys—even to a party. Sure Donald House, much true worth he ever has possessed, With all the traits of a gentleman he fully has been blessed. But William Leonard, more commonly known as Bill, Is very certain of one thing—of fun he will have his fill. Quite different, Nellie Anderson, a bit shy, but we won ' t forget When from our midst she has gone her memory will linger yet. Also Elizabeth Patterson, so silent, yet full of good cheer, Some say the wise seek wisdom—maybe that ' s why she ' s here. Now Clifford Murfield—Oh, he ' s a tall and stately chap. But anyway, A Man ' s a Man for A ' That. And loseph McArdle—you ' d call a just man and wise. I ' m sure he never was known to tell any lies. One girl, Phyllis Myers, always merry as the day is long, Ten days out of nine, she keeps her face toward the sun. Page G2 CLASS OF 1938 (Continued) Goldie Carpenter, of her much could be said, for well do we know. As long as she lives we need not say, She ' s dead. Now I ' m sure there ' s a lot of work in our Lawrence O ' Shaughnessey, For none of it has ever come out, don ' t you see? But one who believes in winning, and goes in the game with a will. Is Arthur Parnin, who plays fair and square, and gives the spectators a thrill. A girl who is fair of face—-Geneva Naylor, and small in size. Tells us a tiny parcel may contain a big surprise. And Berniece Spurgeon you couldn ' t convince against her will. Even tho ' you convince a woman she ' s of the same opinion still. You know Louis Powelson holds no place in hiS life for a book. Never fear girls, he will make a livelihood, either by hook or by crook. Without Anthony Schall, the class would not be complete. We call him Tony—he knows it ' s polite to offer a lady a seat. Virginia Kelly knows the world ' s no better if we worry. One thing we all do too much of is hurry, hurry, hurry. A girl whose good sense and good nature are never separated. Is Audrey Oberley, to have and hold her as a friend should make one feel elated. Norval Singer, who used to go to church—and he sung. Says now he ' s very careful, because—the good die young. And Russel Schnepp, he thinks too much. Such men are dangerous. I ' d say. Sometimes he just sits and thinks and sometimes he just sits all day. A girl for sports, Berniece Laudahn, she on a summer ' s day. May be seen roller skating along the great highway. And Leola Hart, our last named girl, says, A lady is serene. But oftentimes they may be heard, even though they can ' t be seen. Our last boy, and a heartbreaker. Jack Richard. He says all great men are dead, and, I ' m not feeling well, the other day he said. Last but not least Mr. Martin your capable sponsor is he. Who has just one pet peeve—taking the girls to tea. And of your pricnipal—many things I dare not say. I ' ll leave the speech for him to make on your graduation day. Now this ditty ' s over, and I ' ve had a lot of fun. I did the same things you ' re doing in 1921. You may be doing what I ' m doing, for goodness sakes alive. We know not what the future holds for 1955. I hope I haven ' t said a thing to offend a single one. Just laugh it off, forget your troubles, and, please take it all in fun. —Mrs. E. A. Doty Page 63 JOKES A spinster was out for a walk when she encountered some young boys in the swimming hole minus everything but Nature ' s garb, and she was quite horrified. Isn ' t it against the law to bathe without suits on, little boy? Yes ' m, announced freckled Johnny, but Jimmy ' s father is a policeman, so you can come on in. When you asked Berniece to dance did she accept quickly? Did she? Why, she was on my feet in an instant. Teacher; As we walk outdoors on a cold winter ' s morning and look about us, what do we see on every hand? Walford: Gloves. Mable: And when you told him I was married did he seem sorry? Nellie: Yes, he said he was very sorry, even if he didn ' t know the fellow personally. Dorothy, asked the instructor in ancient history, who do the ancients say supported the world on his shoulders? Atlas, she promptly replied. Correct! But if Atlas supported the entire world, who supported Atlas? I would suppose that he married very rich, slowly replied the bright pupil. Betty; I only see Louie about five minutes every nite. Ernie: Well, I wouldn ' t put up with that. Betty; Well, I can ' t expect him to turn the lights out any sooner. Gosh, your dumb! Why don ' t you get an encyclopedia? The pedals hurt my feet. What can you tell me about nitrate? Well—er—they are a lot cheaper than day rates. And that son, is the story of your daddy and the great war. Yes, daddy but why did they need all the others. Louie: Will you be mine? Betty: Yes, on one condition. Louie: That ' s all right. I entered the senior class on three. Page 64 4 •utcatavLd Page 65 PAINTER BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME FINE FURNITURE PHONES: 30 YEARS OF Office 3653 SATISFACTORY Residence 2564 SERVICE 2455 4483 MONROEV ILLE, INDIANA Mr. Doty (Critically): Why in the world did you choose lemon as the color of your new dress? Mrs. Doty; I don ' t know, dear, unless it was because 1 had such a hard time squeezing the price out of you. Miss Bower; What did Juliet say when she met Romeo in the balcony? Lawrence: Couldn ' t you get seats in the orchestra? SCHAFER’S STORE DECATUR, INDIANA Page 6G CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES For the Future Success Graduates of Monroeville High School HOTEL KEENAN HOTEL ANTHONY Fort Wayne, Indiana Jack: Loan me a nickel to phone a friend? Bill; Sure, here ' s a dime. Phone all your friends. Instructor: Now, what part of the locomotive requires the most care? Student: The ' tender ' part, 1 suppose. READ The Home News in the DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT DECATUR INDIANA SPADE’S FILLING STATION Page 67 H. E. STEINEMAN, M. D. Telephone 2833 MONROEVILLE. INDIANA M. H. S. 1901 Jean and Norval are secretly engaged, aren ' t they? Well, that ' s what they ' re telling everybody! City Cousin (sniffing the country air); What ' s that I smell? Country Cousin: That ' s fertilizer. City Cousin; For land sakesl Country Cousin: Yes, Ma ' am. WHITE MOUNTAIN CREAM STATION WEIRMAN 6c WOLFF Buyers of HARDWARE CREAM. POULTRY. EGGS Also Sell Baby Chicks Telephone 3613 Phone 5763 MR. AND MRS. EARL PIERCE Monroeville. Indiana Compliments of THE MONROEVILLE WEEKLY BREEZE W. R. ALLEGER, Owner and Publisher PROMPT PRINTERS Phone 2403 Monroeville, Indiana Page 68 MONROEVILLE LUMBER SUPPLY COMPANY Lumber and Builders ' Supplies FENCE AND POSTS W. R. RICHARD, Manager M. H. S. 1905 Phone 2345 MONROEVILLE EQUITY UNION EXCHANGE GRAIN—HAY—FEED—COAL J. F. CRABILL, Manager M. H. S..1905 Phone 2313 Page 69 VIM SPORTING GOODS CO. SEE US FOR SPORTING GOODS FORT WAYNE INDIANA Teacher (teaching arithmetic); Now, Jimmy, in the Shepard family there are mother, daddy and Junior, the baby. How many does that make?” Jimmy; Two and one to carry.” Doctor; What! Your dyspepsia is no better? Did you follow my advice and drink hot water one hour before breakfast?” Patient; I did my best, but I couldn ' t keep it up more than ten minutes.” JACK ' S PLACE HIVELY ' S BEER LUNCH SERVICE PEOPLE ' S DRUG STORE G. W. SWAIN, Proprietor FURNAS ICE CREAM Page 70 Monroeville, Indiana Phone 3503 WALTERS STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE LEADERS IN GROCERIES Conductor, will you help me off the train? Sure, but why? You see. I ' m stout, and have to get off the train backwards. The porter thinks I ' m trying to get on, and he gives me a shove on again. I ' m five sta¬ tions past my destination nowl STANDARD SERVICE STATION SOLITE WITH ETHYL and STANDARD RED CROWN Motor Oils Complete Chassis Lubrication ISO VIS POLARINE AND QUAKER STATE DON W. WEBSTER EARNER STUDIO Formerly Ozaki PORTRAITS AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Kodak Finishing Picture Framing Photo Supplies 2426 So. Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, Indiana Phone H-4383 EARNER STUDIO Page 71 FOR BETTER GRADES AND BETTER HEALTH Eat FURNAS ICE CREAM TAYLOR ' S CAFE Lunch and Beer PETERSON CLOTHING CO. STUDENTS ' STORE Phone 4413 Monroeville, Ind. Decatur Indiana Sales—ORD—Service SHIFFERLY BROS. LEUENBERGER BROS. Monroeville, Indiana Monroeville, Ind. Phone 2363 Phone 3913 CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH SALES AI D SERVICE LOUIS MEYER, Prop. Welding Machine Shop Page 72 IDA ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE C. A. DOUGLAS CO. DRY GOODS PERMANENT WAVING My Specialty READY-TO-WEAR SHOES Call 4603 for Appointment • —— -- - 103 North Second Street Monroeville, Indiana Decatur, Indiana Phyllis: I certainly am provoked with you! Dago: What is it now? Phyllis: I ' ve forgotten just what it was, but I don ' t think I can ever for¬ give you! Betty: Do you know her to speak to? Phip: No, only to talk about. PARROT HAMS Compliments of Mild—Tender MRS. ERVIN A. DOTY Without Parboiling M. H. S. 1921 • -- Fort Wayne Indiana Dorothy: Please return this book. Betty: You didn ' t think I ' d keep it, did you? Dorothy: Well, it seems strange, poor arithmeticians, nearly all of them but although most of my friends are are good bookkeepers. Russell: Oh, it ' s no use talking to you; we ' re intellectual opposites. Bill: That ' s right. I ' m intellectual and you ' re the opposite. Page 73