New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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Bu Remimsces In September of 1940, we, one hundred green, gawky freshmen, entered the soon-to-be well-loved halls of New Haven High. Mrs. Delia Redman and Miss Harriet Daniels were destined to start us on our eventful course. At that time, we did not elect class officers, but we were well represented in Student Council by Tom Baillie and Alvena WagstaH. As we entered into our sophomore year, suave and sophisticated as most sophomores are, we were greeted by Mr. Leslie Pensinger, who took the place of Miss Daniels as one of our sponsors and soon captured the friendship of every student with his likeable ways. Leading us on our course were: Bill Goeglein, president, Pauline Werling, vice-president, Jean Larson, secretary, and Joseph Isenbarger, treasurer. The fall of 1942 found eighty-two of our original members, able to escape the inhuman treatment of former upper classmen, swaggering along feeling very superior. The juniors, commonly known as financial wizards, took over the can- teen, and with the aid of Mr. Pensinger supplied the school with the best of candy and ice cream wrappers. Bill Goeglein. president, Waldemar Heller, vice-presi- dentg Ladonna Robinett, secretary, and Pauline Werling, treasurer, were the ofli- cers who led us on our path of crime against timid under classmen, who shud- dered and cringed at our approach. As our junior year rushed on, it was discovered that we had in our group champion girl athletes, who succeeded in winning the girls' basketball and vol- leyball tournaments. One of these girls, Joan Krug, left near the end of the year to live in Wisconsin. Also, several of our boys played on the basketball team. In May when the birds are singing, flowers blooming, and a young man's heart is turning Cperiodj, the juniors held a prom in the gymnasium for the sen- iors. There was a period of weeping and wailing, as we realized that the happy day when we could rule the roost was soon to come. A lovely and popular jun- ior, Polly Werling, presided as queen of the prom. Q In September, 1943, a group of sixty-five seniors, dignified and serene, march- ed into the building we loved so well. As we entered, our voices lowered, and we gazed in tenderness at the sights we had known for so long and wished that the many who had joined the armed forces or accepted positions in defense fac- tories could still be with us. Also, we mourned the death of Donnabelle Kitchen, who had died in August of that year. Then, having proved to all by our actions that we were worthy of the title, seniors, we proceeded to make it known that we were the most outstanding of all senior classes. Teachers were amazed by our brilliant accomplishments and our superior intelligence. Lower classmen stared with envy as we planned parties. Bill Goeglein again was elected president, John Meyers became vice-presi- dentg Gladys Springer, secretary, and Betty Kuhl, treasurer. Due to a sudden illness, Gladys was unable to finish the year, and Jean Larson took her place as secretary. Norma Milliman again became one of our yell leaders. Our activities for the year had an excellent start on October 22, when we held a hay ride and wiener bake at the Oliver residence. This was soon followed by a Christmas party on December 23, in Mr. Pensinger's room. Games were played, and everyone received a gift. In February, the class decided to use some of its money to provide dancing lessons for its members. A committee composed of Norma Milliman, Barbara Seibert, and Jay Hodson soon had things well or- ganized, and Mrs. Nell Green, of Fort Wayne, gave the members of our class twelve lessons during the last twelve weeks of school. Soon our journey will come to an end. We will leave this building that has housed our youthful ambitions, joys, and sorrows, but we know that as we trudge on into a world it has prepared us to meet, we will remember in our hearts the best days of our lives. Page Efeue

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Seniors JO ANN BANDELIER- Jo -N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4-G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4-Class team 1, 2, 3, 4-Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4- News Static 1, 2. Womens Reserve Marine Corpsi'-'tWatch it!,' - Basketball players, blondes -- 'iSports and collecting menuesf' ELNA BECKER-t'Bec -N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4-G. A. A. 2, 4-Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4-Class team 3, 4-Sunshine 1, 2, 4. t'College - Are you kidding'?',- Everything in general - Basket- ball. ELSIE BOCKELMAN-N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 -Intramural 1, 2-Student Librarian 4. Defense work --HOh, yeah! - Not study- ing -'tCollecting coins, stamps, and sew- ing. DOROTHY BOYD-4'Dottie,l-N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4-Bandl, 2, 3, 4. 'tMaster the Comptometerl'- Be good and be careful -HM. P. CMilitary Po- lice?--'tBoWling.'7 NOTEW' Besides the name, organizations, and offi- ces, each student gave the following informa- tion: Ambition -favorite saying -weakness -hobby. Page Twelve VIRGIL ASHER- Virg -N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4-Masque 81 Gavel 3, 4, President 4-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Quartermaster 3, Captain 4-Mirage 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4-Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4-Student Council 4. Air Corps Cadet - Dim bulb - Girls, especially a certain onef'- Eating JANUS BALES- Punkie -N. H. H. S. 3, 4, Ossian H. S. 2, Farmland H. S. 1- Masque 8z Gavel 3, 4-Student Council 4. 'LTO work and later get married - Can you beat that!',-HA certain blue- eyed Bulldog -t'Writing notes in time of schoolfl KENNETH BARHYDT- Kenny -N. H. H. s. 2, 3, 4, Kendallville H. s. 1. 'tJoin Marines - What,s up, doc? HAROLD BLEKE-N. H. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Defense work -1'Oh, yeah! L'GirlS and Physics - Ice skating and roller skating.