Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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THE N A P A N E T 1936 Senior Class History We have found that history is a written record of the steps in civilization. It seems to us that the wheels of time would have apparently slipped several cogs in its revolution did we not dwell for some time on the influence exerted on the world at large, and Nappanee High School in particular, by a notable class—the class of 1936. In September 1931, over sixty small charges were turned loose in this cold, harsh, world of N. H. S. They strayed about the House of Knowledge apparently unnoticed, for they were merely freshmen. After electing their officer, with Kenneth Curtis as president, and Elta Holaway, secretary-treasurer, they quietly slipped into the back seats to content themselves for the rest of the year, gazing at the seniors. However, one evening, they did divert their gaze to a skating party. The next September we. as sophomores, entered again. Realizing the dignity of our position, we soon organized. We elected Elta Holaway, president, and Noel Howenstein, secretary-treasurer. This done, we tried to aid the freshmen in getting acquainted with N. H. S. Our only entertainment was a skating party. We progressed so rapidly that by the end of the year we were able to strut up and down the aisles of the Assembly as carelessly as a senior. We began our junior year by electing the following officers: Robert DeBow. president, and Kenneth Curtis, secretary-treasurer. We soon discovered that this was to be our busiest year thus far in our high school career, because of the Junior-Senior Reception. In fact, we were so busy making invitations, favors, etc., that we had no time for a party. Our reception was a great success and we felt greatly rewarded for our efforts. Last September, we returned suddenly to realize that we were on the last lap of our high school career, and that we would soon be gliding out into the world. We elected Eugene Yarian president, and retained our secretary from last year. Early in the season we decided we wanted to publish the Napanet and many of the seniors have been diligently working on it since then in order to make it a complete success. Our last days in N. H. S. have passed in a glorious whirl. We have been well represented in athletics, music, and the play, Junior Sees It Through, and have been successful in each one. It is said that history repeats itself, but we wonder whether such another four years can ever be repeated as those passed by the class of 36 in N. H. S. -—Elta Holaway. Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1936, being at the point of taking our various positions in the Stratosphere of Life, and having no longer any desire for our High School peculiarities, do hereby bequeath the following: I. To the Class of 1937, the first two rows of gum-laden and pencil-marred seats in the assembly. To the Class of 1938, our long forgotten motto, “We can because we think we can. To the Class of 1939, our sincerest sympathies, realizing the hard work you have ahead of you. T WKNTY-ONK

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19 3 6 T H E N A I’ A N E '1' Seniors PHYLLIS UNGER A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storm. Girl Reserves 1. 2, 3, I: F u t u r e Home Makers 2V3. I: Girls’ AthletIcs l. I. EUGENE YARIAN A great school is very trying: it never can present images of rest and peace. Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: Librarian 2. 3: President 1: Xoon Basket Ball 1: Varsity Basket Ball 2, 3. 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3. 4. MARGARET THOMAS The night shows stars and women in a better light. Girl Reserves 2. 3. 4: Librarian 3, 4: Future Home Makers 3. 4; Girls' Athletics 1. 2, 3. Class Sponsors: Mr. Abell, Mr. Roose. Class Motto: We can because we think we can. Class Flower: Yellow Chrysanthemum. Class Officers: President................................EUGENE YARIAN Vice President - - . ROBERT CALLANDER Secretary-Treasurer - - KENNETH CURTIS Student Council - - - EVELYN CHRISTNER FLOYD GWIN, ROBERT GANGER, ROBERT MOTTINGER T WEN TV

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THE N A P A N E T 1936 II. I, Bessie Adams, will my position on the Senior Class roll to Junior Arnott. I, Burdette Arch, will my ability to liven up a dead Senior Literature Class to Merle Clouse. I, Gerald Bleile. will my old bicycle to Donald Stump, to be used as soon as his wears out. I. Marian Brock, will my worn out shoes (due to dancing) to anyone with feet as small as mine. I, Robert Callander, will my fur coat (what the well-dressed country man wears) to Earl Stouder. I, Ruth Callander, will my brother to Geraldine Davidhizer, so she may experience the teasing of a twin. I. Maxine Canen. will my name to Francis Wagner, to be changed as soon as he is graduated. I, Evelyn Christner, will my devotion to a certain basket ball player, to Virginia Berger, to be used when Glenora becomes a regular. I, Leonard Clark, will my grades in conduct to Evereit Hollar. I, Robert Coppes, will all my money spent on shoe repairing (resulting from running after Dorothy) to the Community Chest. I, Melba Culp, will my love for reading library books in Economics Class to Eleanor Barrett. I, Kenneth Curtis, will Esther Pippen to any out-of-town shiek during the week, providing I get my regular Sunday night date. I, Robert DeBow, will my knowledge of science to Mr. Best, knowing that he can use it while explaining certain problems. I, Evelyn Doering, will my auburn curls to Marjorie Corwin to give her that feminine look.” I, Dorothy Dumph, will my unchanging disposition to Mr. Postma. I, Mary Alice Farrington, will the rest of my life to cooking meals for a hungry tinner. I, Robert Ganger, will all my good wishes and all the Moore power to the N. H. S. Band. I, Miriam Grasz. will the tiring position of pianist for the Chorus Class to Rosemary Roose. I, Floyd Gwin, will my timidity to Roy Bean. I. Joe Halas. will my ability to make the fans yell at Basket Ball games to Richard Stuckman. I, Dorothy Hatfield, will all of Bob Coppes' love to George Rehrer to be bestowed lavishly on his dog, Pally. I, Arlene Hochstetler, will my reserved manners to Martha Chamberlain to be used 24 hours a day. I. Elta Holaway, will my good traits as a typist to Kathryn Stahly. I, Noel Howenstein, will a 1935 class ring to any boy who can wear it on some other finger besides his little one. I, Ruth Ann Knox, will my knowledge of how to stay thin to Catherine Ulery. I, Evelyn King, will my ever-present neatness to my sister Mary. I. Harold Kring, will that unforgettable experience of playing in the Riley game to Ripley's “Believe it or not. I. Evelyn Kronk, will the peacefulness of country life to Elizabeth Furney, hoping she doesn’t miss the train whistles. I. Ethel Lemna. will my rouge, powder, and lip-stick to Frieda Maust, to be used as regularly as I used them. I. David Miller, will the brain-racking job of Hi-Y treasurer to Harold Strycker. I, Donald Miller, will all my nerve to Bud Pippen to be used in asking Mary Osborn for a date. TWENTY-TWO