New Ross High School - Blue Jay Yearbook (New Ross, IN)

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ERA. FIRST ROW: Ulaell to Righllz Freddie Harris. Dale Hauser. Bill Lxrgenl. SECOND ROW: Robert Day. Rnymand Teague. Cnnnie 'r-ii-ner. Wayne slanley, James Wright, Jaell French. lvle. Norman mana. THIRD now: Jay T. Holsapple. Dennis spradliii. James Snbens, magna Heaeee. Charles Rndiord, Walter -read. Jerry canen. Jerry Hai-i-ia. FIRST ROW: SECON D ROW: THIRD ROW: Girls' 4-H Club 41.efz to Righty: Phyllis spaiiglei-. Rum Stout, Barbara Stanley. Leis Ludwig. Cai-alya Shelley. Shirley Hai-i-ie. Cerenla Frederick. Dolores Steele. Lucille williams. Geneva Pennock. Pam Ludwig. Maureen Huflmnn. Jeaepliine Day, Betty canada. Donna Sue Henman. Mine Helen slleplieed. Helen Tharp. Relaei-aa Holsapple. cal-elyn Normln. Beverly Ward. Putty Baker. Ruby Redman. Ramen. sparks. Boys' 4-H Club FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: f1.efl to Righll: Jay T. Holsupple. George l-zlaaagli. James Beck. Gene Buell. Rieliei-a Hamiei-. Dennis spradlin. Relaei-l Day. Waller Todd, James wi-iglv.. Mr. Nm-man Evens. Wayne smiley. James Sabens. Charles Radford. Jael- French, lzlerlaiel Feline-.

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Sunshine Society On September 26, 1950, the Sunshine Society initiated eight new members into the club, making a membership of twenty-seven. The officers for the year are: President, Lois Ludwig: Vice-President, Carolyn Shelley: Secretary, Maureen Huffman: Treasurer, Delores Huffman: and Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Collings. A group of girls attended the Sunshine District Convention at Westfield, October 7, 1950 and the State Convention at New Haven, March 24, 1951. - At Christmas, cheer baskets were delivered to the aged, shut-ins, and needy families. Lois Ludwig, Carolyn Shelley, and Josephine Day, during the summer, attended Sunshine Camp, June Z, through June 10, at Camp Tecumseh. The Sunshine sponsored a bake sale for means of making money. Future Homemakers of America The officers for the year are: President, Dory Huffman: Vice-President, Carolyn Shelley: Secretary, Edna Elkins: Treasurer, Lucille Bailey: Historian, Janis Todd: Parliamentarian, Barbara Stanley: Song Leader, Rosie Fitzwater: Reporter, Ellen Henderson: Recreation Leaders, Irma Dean Paxton and Marie Bymaster: Miss Helen Shepherd is the Chapter Advisor: Mrs. Homer Huffman was elected Chapter Mother: and Mrs. William Henry was selected as the Big Sister. On June 16-17, five girls, Chapter Advisor and Chapter Mother attended the State F.H.A. Convention at Indiana University. , Carolyn Shelley was elected District Historian. Carolyn was able to attend the National Convention at Kansas City, Kansas, June 28 to July 1, and workshop July 31, to August Z, at Indiana University. September 23, 1950, a group of girls attended the district meeting at Butler University. Eleven members were initiated January 24, 1951 into the chapter. A Saint Patrick Party was March 16 in the gymnasium. They are making money by ice cream sales and making doughnuts to sell. Chorus The chorus was under the direction of Miss Mary Carolyn Alston which had twenty-eight members of the four upper grades. The following activities was the program in which the chorus made their appearance: December 13, Christmas Concert: March 13, County Music Festival: Spring Concert: and April 29, Baccalaureate. Band The band is under the direction of Miss Mary Carolyn Alston with twenty-seven members. The following programs: in which the band has appeared are: December 19. Christmas con cert: January 20, County Tourney: March 13, County Music Festival: Spring Concert: and April 30, Commencement. A few band members took part in the Solo Contest, they are: Clarinet Solo, Carolyn Shelley: Saxophone Solo, Josephine Day: Bass Horn Solo, Dale Newton: Joan Haley and Donald Cornet. Awards to Seniors of band 'sweaters were to Lois Ludwig. Ruth Stout, Wayne Stanley, and Dwight Houser. James Sabens received a gold pin for his award. Z5

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Future Farmers of America The officers for the year are: President. Wayne Stanley: Vice-President, James Wright: Secretary, Robert Day: Treasurer, Connie Turner: Sentinel. Raymond Teague: Reporter, Jack French, and Advisor. Norman Evens. They sponsored a pest drive for the purpose of helping buy F. F. A. jackets. The captains of the teams were Connie Turner and Jerry Harris. Initiation of the Greenhand members was on November 22, 1950. The Chapter is a member of the County F. F. A. organization. Formation of the gilt chain was started by the chapter in June. The gilt was given by Kenneth Bayless, who was awarded an honorary member pin by the chapter. Wayne Stanley was awarded the gilt which he showed in the 4-H division at the County and State Fairs. He received second at the County and seventeenth at the State Fair. Boys' 4-H Club The Sons of the Soil 4-H club consisted of twenty-nine members of which twenty-seven completed. The officers of the past year were: President, Tom Calhan: Vice-President, James Wright: Secretary and Treasurer, James Sabens: Reporter. Wayne Stanley: Recreation Leader and Song Leader. Robert Day. Honors went to James Sabens when he was chosen County 4-H King, he also was awarded the three day trip to the International Livestock Show at Chicago. James Wright attended the Junior Leader's Conference. - The Boys and Girls 4-H won first place in the County Parade on their Banner. The 4-H was under the leader, Mr. Norman Evens. who helped each member very much. Junior Leaders were Wayne Stanley, James Sabens, Charles Radford. James Wright, and Tom Calhan. Girls' 4-H Club The Walnut Willing Workers 4-H Club consisted of twenty-eight members of which thirty- eight completed. The officers were: President, Lois Ludwig: Vice-President. Carolyn Shelley: Secretary and Treasurer, Shirley Harris: Health and Safety Leader, Ruth Stout: Reporter, Phyllis Spangler: Song Leaders, Corenia Frederick and Donna Sue Huffman: and Recreation Leaders, Barbara Stanley and Carolyn Norman. This year we have had many honors given to the girls. Lois Ludwig attended the Purdue Round-Up and received grand champion in the County Dress Revue. She entered in the State Fair and won first place. Josephine Day attended the Junior Leader Conference. Carolyn Shelley went to the Recreation Class held at Crawfordsville. The three day trip to the Inter- national Livestock Show at Chicago was awarded to Ruth Stout. Corenia Frederick, Barbara Stanley, Maureen Huffman, and Caroline Huffman. and Caroline Huffman won honorable mention on their dresses in the County Dress Revue. Jane Huffman received champion in second year clothing and was entitled to enter her dress in the fair. Champion in Room Improvement I was won by Maureen Huffman. Patricia Ludwig and Maureen Huffman won the award of having their dresses sent to the State Fair. Corenia Frederick won the award to send her cup cakes to the State Fair and re- ceived first. There were forty-four blue ribbons, forty-one red ribbons. fifteen white ribbons. one green ribbon. one grand champion, and two champions. Junior Leaders were Ruth Stout. Lois Ludwig. Carolyn Shelley, Josephine Day, Maureen Huffman and Carolyn Huffman. The 4-H Club this year has been well led by Miss Helen Shepherd. who spent much time helping the girls with their projects. E7