North Webster High School - Troy Yearbook (North Webster, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1949 volume:

Mrs Mr. M r. M rs M r. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Dallas Popenfoose Mr. Mrs. Albert Rider Sr. Mr. Mrs. Lawerence Warble Mr. Mrs. Eddie Overmyer Mr. Mrs. Lennel Weimer Mr. Mrs. Wayne White Mr. Mrs. EarlBlack Mr. Mrs. Ward Hawn Mr. Mrs. Ed B lack Bessie Mock k Mrs. V.L. Cook k M rs. F rank F oik V esta C overstone k Mrs. Leonard Hiner fc Mrs. George Fidler St Mrs. Clarence Abbott St Mrs. Alpheus Shanbeck M rs. F rank C unningham 2 FRED BLOSSER Principal. Mathematics and Health B 3. Goshen C ollege M. S. Indiana University LOIS E. BODKIN English and Latin A3. Indiana State Teachers College HELEN ESHLEMAN English and Music B 3. Manchester College American Conservatory. Chicago JOE GERARD Coach of Athletics BS. Michigan State MARY POOR Home Economics and Physical Education BS. Purdue University Franklin College WILLIAM SMALL WOOL Social Science A.B. Central Normal Indiana University ROBERT TAYLOR Agriculture and Farmshop Music BS. Purdue University PAUL M. ROYER Science and Mathematics A.B. Manchester College M .A. Ball State Teachers College LESTER A. YOUNG Commerce A3. Manchester College M3. Indiana University B .D. B ethany B iblicial Seminary. Chicago 4 JOAN OVERMYER D.A.R. Award 4 T.C. Vice-President and Reporter 3 T ravelers C lub 3-4 Troy 4 A Date With Judy 3 Band 2-3-4 High-Lites 4 JUANITA POPENFOOSE G-A_A. 1 -2-3-4 ••A Date With Judy 3 President 4 Band 2 High-Lites 4 Troy 4 Secretary and Treasurer 1-2 C horus 1 Secretary and Treasurer G.AA. 4 JO ANN WARBJLE G-A-A. 1-2 Treasurer 4 Secretary 3-4 Troy 4 High-Lites 4 ••A Date With Judy 3 Chorus i LOUISE ROSS High-Lites 4 Prop. Miss. Jr. Play 4 Troy 4 C horus 1 ROBERT BLACK H igh-Lites 4 Troy 4 T ravelers C lub X P resident 4 Chorus 1-2-4 Vice-President 4 A Date With Judy 3 Band 1 -2-3-4 CLASS OFFICERS President............Juanita Popenfoose Vice-President................Robert B lack S ec retary and T r easurer.JoAnn W arble CLASS FLOWER Tea Rose CLASS COLORS B lue and Gold CLASS MOTTO Launched But Not Anchored CLASS SPONSORS Mr. Royer M r. B losser Not Photographed: Carolyn Cook 6 MARSON KELLY Chorus 1-3-4 ••A Date With Judy’ 3 Student Manager 3 F.FJl. 4 Troy 4 GLEN HINER High-Lites 4 Property Manager A Date With Judy' 3 C horus 1 T roy 4 Student Manager 4 ALBERT RIDER Treasurer I F.F.A. 4 Chorus 1-4 Troy 4 High-Lites 4 Vice-President 3 Softball 3-4 Basketball 3-4 DOUGLAS WHITE Basketball 2-3-4 Softball 2-3-4 President 1-2 Chorus 1-2-4 High-Lites 4 Troy 4 T revelers C lob 4 Band 1-2-4 7 8 CLASS PROPHECY (The following is part of the transcribed proceedings at the opening of WBTR on February 14, 1969. WBTR is the world’s first AM, FM, and TV station having world coverage, and North Webster’s first station.) “Balkage talking. We’re here tonight to cover the opening of WBTR, owned and designed by D.F. Shanbeck. Mr. Shanbeck has invited all his high school classmates of 1949 to be here for the opening and a class reunion. In a few minutes we'll take you over to the “49”er, a very swank new hotel. We’re here in the master control room at WBTR to cover the final arrangements before we go on the air. Several important people are here; the owner, Mr. Shanbeck, and engineer Kelly, who supervised construction of the station and Miss Cook's “49’er Hotel. They are all too busy to talk, though, so we now take you to the banquet room of the “49”er Hotel where the ceremonies are to take place, and Fulton Oursler. Take it away, Fult.” “Thank you Mr. Balkage. We have a few moments to tell you about some of the important people here. ‘Klondike’ Rider was in here a while ago, but I don’t see him now. He's just back from Alaska, where he has been getting his uranium mine into production. He found the mine when he was running a trap line for caribou. In the background you can probably hear Doug White and his Alligator Dozen warming up on ‘Beat Me With a C elery Stalk’. Doug, as you know, has received several offers from Hollywood, and will appear regularly on WBTR. He recently bought out the Zollner Pistons from Fred Zollner. His terrific new center, Doug •Slippery’ Black, is right here at the mike. Like to say a few words, Doug? ” “Nope.” “Thank you, Doug Black.” Just entering the room is Bob Black with his personal bodyguards. He is president of the Atomic Bomb Commission.” “T here’s Jo Ann W arble. Miss W arble, will you come here a moment, please? What are you doing now? ” “Right now I’m a private detective for Continental Detective Agency, of New York.” “Do you like your work? “Oh, definitely. “Thank you, Miss Warble.” “George Cunningham, celebrated tenor and man-about-town, came in while we were talking to Miss Warble. He opens on WBTR next week.” “Through the entrance I can see the ‘Terrible Three’ checking their hats. They are, as everyone knows, Pat Weimer, Fuzzy ‘Oras' Hiner, and Bob Fidler. Mr. Weimer is the chairman at the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization. Fuzzy Hiner is coach here at North Webster Consolidated High School. A favorite school yell is: •We’re for Oras; he’ll win for us.’ Bob Fidler is a noted Chicago psychiatrist, here for the class reunion like everyone else and also on his vacation. He has just finished a book called Viper Hole (It's the story of an alcoholic.)” “Here beside me is Mrs. Junior Blue, who used to be Juanita Popenfoose. Would you like to tell us what you did after graduation, and since? ” Oh, I got married. Since then I’ve been keeping house and helping my husband raise chickens.” 9 •‘Where is your husband, tonight? •' He's home taking care of the kids.” “Have you seen anything of Joan Overmyer? She was suppose to be here tonight.” ”She told me she couldn’t make it. She had to take her primary class to Chicago on a trip.” “I see. Thank you, Juanita. ” Carolyn Cook, owner of this hotel, just came in to see if everything is all right. Things must be under control because she's now going back into her office.” Dick Dishman, cattle baron and packing house owner, is pretty close here at one table, chatting with Louise Ross. Miss Ross is a famous big game hunter and lady wrestler. Serving them is Jim Folk, expert caterer, whose fame as superb caterer has literally spread from London to Lhasa. Miss Cook was able to hire him only because they went to school together.” Here’s Federal Investigator Coverstone. Are you mixing business and pleasure tonight C liff? Yes, partly. I’m trying to keep an eye on B ob Black, a report came through that some foreign spies are after him. “If someone would walk up behind you and say—‘This is a stickup, fork over all your dough'--what would you say? ” Hello, Mort” “Thank you, Cliff Coverstone. “We pause now for station identification.” CLASS DIRECTORY NAME NICKNAME NOTED FOR OUTCOME Robert B lack Pete B rain Storms Sheik Douglas Black Douger His Bees B ee Keeper C arolyn C ook C ookie B londe Hair Owner of a telephone switchboard C lifton C overstone Clif F ixing Anything H andyS hop George C unningham Honest George Shyness Informationist At Depot Richard Dishman Dick Southern Drawl C onductor B ob F idler Flirt J udy Good F ather James Folk J im Keeping Busy C ounty S uper intendent Glen Hiner F uzzy Reckless Driving New Car Dealer M arson Kelly Kelly Drawing S ign B oard Painter Joan Overmyer Red Studying T eacher Juanita Popenfoose Tex Long Skirts M rs. Junior B lue Albert Rider Buggs F arming Sporting Goods Store Operator Louise Ross T he B ody Gracefulness Old Maid Daniel Shanbeck Dan B usiness-like Attitude Circus Manager Jo Ann Warble Jo S kipping S c hool Mrs. Robert Neibert Duane Weimer Pat Blushing Scientific Farmer Douglas White C hesty Sports Head Coach at University of Kentucky 10 CLASS WILL We, the class of 1949, being sound in body and as sane as we'll ever be, realizing that we are about to leave the halls of North Webster High School forever, and hoping that others will carry on the work we never finished, do hereby declare this our last will and testament. As a class, we do hereby bequeath: To the Juniors, all our labor on the High-Lites Staff and the T roy Staff. To the Sophomores, our ability to get along with Mr. Smallwood. To the Freshmen, our brains, you’ll need them. To Mr. Blosser, the school for better or for worse. To Mr. Gerard, our loyal support to North Webster High School teams forever. To Mr. Young, our famous orations. To Mr. Taylor, a Parents magazine. To Mr. Smallwood, our strict attention in class. To Mr. Royer, all our rulers and pencils to illustrate solid figures. To Mrs. Eshleman, Them there English lessons and our tenor voices for boys’ chorus. To Mrs. Bodkin, our Caesar translations. To Mrs. Poor, all our money for the rest of the Poor people. To Mr. Phillips, the chewing gum we left on the school desks. To Miss Locke, our excuses. As individuals, we feel that we should leave something to our trusted and loyal schoolmates. For want of something better to leave, we will the following: I, Joan Overmyer, do hereby will and bequeath my D.A.R. Award to an outstanding Junior girl. I, Louise Ross, do hereby will and bequeath my efficient way to Pat Eberle. I, Juanita Popenfoose, do hereby will and bequeath my diamond to CaroleScott in case she never receives one. I, Jo Ann Warble, do hereby will and bequeath my sense of humor and my ability to take a joke to Mr. Smallwood. I, Carolyn Cook, do hereby will and bequeath my giggles to James Priest. I, Bob Black, do hereby will and bequeath my privilege to fiddle with the heat, in any room that I may be in, to Ed Blue, his heirs and assigns, forever. (Also my right to kick radiators.) I, Clifton Coverstone, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to steer clear of women to Jim Payne. I, George Cunningman, so hereby will and bequeath my desk in the assembly to whoever wants it. I, Dick Dishman, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Billy Strombeck. I, Jim Foik, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to take Feenament to Jerry Engle, with no effects on him. I, Fuzzy Hiner, do hereby will and bequeath my glasses to all basketball referees. I, Bob Fidler, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to keep the (home fires) burning to Joe Phillips. 11 I, Marson Kelly, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be the Wild Man, the last two years, to Sug Mauzy. I, Doug Black, do hereby will and bequeath my singing ability to Ed Likens, Dave B erger and B ob G ift. I, DanShanbeck, do hereby will and bequeath my build to Jim B ransford. 1, Doug White, do hereby will and bequeath my short haircut to Circ Mock. I, Pat Weimer, do hereby will and bequeath my position on the basketball team, the bench, to Howard Dunkin. ACT I: CLASS HISTORY ‘‘A Comedy of Terrors” A group of frightened, rabbity F reshmen are clustered in the cloistered hall of dear old North W ebster High (for whom we'd all die). In the background can be heard the dreadful rip of hair as Seniors attempt to make out their schedules. TIME: September 1, 1945. First F reshman; “Who all is here? ” Second Ditto: Oh, scads of people. Our fellow Freshmen this year are Bob B rown, Dave Payne, Loren Neibert, S hanbeck, W hite, W eimer, C over stone, Doug and B ob B lack, F idler, Dick Dishman, Annie Kuhn, F uzzy Hiner- First F reshman: ”1 say, old man, come up for air.” S econd Greenie: “Jo Ann W arble, B ev M ock, Kelly, Juanita Popenfoose, Louise Ross, Cunningham, Buggs Rider, Barbara Gieseking, and I guess that’s all.” Independent Minority: IsthatAll? Brother,-----” W atchman F reshman: “Scatter, brethren, theSeniors approcheth.”” (As the group scurries for cover, it is joined by Gloria Matthew.) ACT II: The Freshmen, now a year older are S ophomores. As our scene opens, the group is filing into W or Id History C lass. When halfway in. they are joined by Carol P ric e, L ar r ita and R eba Knouff, J ames F oik and J ayne K line. T hen J oan Overmyer walks into class late with an excuse blank. Mr. Caskey speaks: “Good morning kiddies.” Good morning teacher.” (All) Doug White: What's our grade this week? ” Mr. Caskey: “You want me to story to you? Buggs Rider: “Yeah, tell us about the three bears. (B arbara Gieseking and Loren Neibert exit, permanently.) ACT III: The class of ‘49 are now Juniors. As our scene opens, everyone is hurrying around making money. No one says anything; too busy. Later on B ob Brown, Bev Mock, Dave Payne, Carol Price and the Knouff girls exit, permanently. We won the class tourney. ACT IV: Hooray, hooray, we're S eniors” Between hunting Freshmen and signing up for our diplomas, no one says anything. Among the missing are Annie Kuhn and Jayne Kline. Gloria Matthew leaves presently. Then everyone exits, permanently but forlornly. FINIS 12 .....Phil Payne ... Faye Pearson Janie Frisinger Keith Smallwood ...Mrs. Bodkin Mr. Cerard CAROLE BILTZ CHARLES DISHMAN JULIA DURHAM ALFRED ENGLEBERTi PAT F.BERLE JERRY ENGLE JANIF. FRISINGER JEROME HOOD MARGE GAERTE ROLF HUNTER RUTH NEIBERT DEAN KECK FAYE PEARSON ALLEN KUHN LILLIAN PRIEST PHIL PAYNE BERNICE SLOAN JAMES PRIEST HELEN SMALLWOOD JERRY RENSBERGER JOAN SMITH KEITH SMALLWOOD CAROLE SCOTT ROBERT RHODES MARIETTA WHITEHEA ED TOM MERRITT WAGONER 14 JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES The words and music of “OH YES WE ARE THE JUNIORS. AND THE BEST CLASS IN THE SCHOOL, caused a hush to fall on the audience in the North W ebster High School auditorium consisting of high school students and faculty, on October 15, 1948, when the Junior Class presented the first variety show of the year. Phil Payne, then took over as master of ceremonies and introduced our distinguished guest, the President of the United States, Mr. K. J. Truman (alias Keith Smallwood) who was traveling through our friendly little city and stopped to give us a few planks from his platform. Next we had the well known, dazzling Margret Whiting, better known as Marietta Whitehead, breaking our hearts with “A Tree In The Meadow. What did he say? The Sax King of America? Why, who else but — Tex Beneke, gee, say there’s quite a resemblence to Rolfe Hunter. He has chosen the beloved “Nola for his solo. I never knew you could get such beautiful music from just a bent piece of pipe. Then our incomparable announcer introduces another singing sensation, that “Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shay (incidently whose name is Pat Eberly) torching __ “Liza Jane. Phew -- water quick: Better late than never, another distinguished guest, who almost missed the train but got here after all, the honorable J. K. Dewey, (whose name is Rensberger) who will give us some planks from his platform. Now we turn the spot light on that darling from opera--Miss Carole Biltz, serenading us with a little Italian song, “Fiocca la Neve . No, no, what’s that screaming? Bud Abbot and LouCostallo (who were Bob Rhodes and Bobby Dishman.) Our announcer now turned the microphone over to an old fashioned Barber Shop Quartet complete with straw hats and mustaches, singing Good Night Listeners. The four great stars of this were Jerry Engle, Merritt Wagoner, Keith Smallwood, and Ed Tom. JUNIOR PLAY Romance, tragedy, comedy and drama were all to be formed in the three act play “Little Women , which was presented by the Junior Class on December 11, 1948, adopted from the celebrated novel of Louisa Mae Alcott by Arthur Jearue. The characters were as follows: Meg, the oldest daughter, practical and serious, Pat Eberle; Jo, outspoken and who wishes she had been a boy, Janie Frisinger; Amy, who tries to be a little lady, but instead gets her words twisted, Marge Gaerte; and sweet tempered optimist, Beth, who looks on the bright side of everything, Joan Smith; are the four March girls. Their mother, better known as Marmee was played by Helen Smallwood. Bob Rhodes with his clerical collar and deep voice was their father and preacher. Aunt March, Faye Pearson, whose bark was worse than her bite, was Mr. March’s sister. The rich boy next door, Laurie who had a little trouble with his tight suit was played by Phil Payne. John Brook, his bashful teacher, who became very fond of Meg, was Merritt Wagoner. Mr. Laurence, Laurie’s wealthy grandfather, and who treated the girls as if they were his own grandaughters was portrayed by Jerome Hood. Hannah, the comical cook, who had quite a time finding a costume was played by CarolScott. Keith Smallwood was the German professor who fell in love with Jo. The backbone of the play are those people who hardly ever get credit, but without them it would be impossible to give a play. They are as follows: Stage Manager Jerry Engle, who also was the bird and the voice off left. His committee which collected furniture and properties from here and there, and did a good job on painting the sets consisted of: Bernice S loam, Julia Durham, Alfred Engelberth, and Bob Rhodes. Another one of these committees was for advertising and tickets, headed by Ed Tom. This committee consisted of Bob Dishman and Rolf Hunter. The ushers for the evening were Marietta Whitehead, Carole Biltz, Allen Kuhn, and Rolf Hunter. Last but not least, the person the cast could not do without was our promptress; Julia Durham. 15 SEES STATE LEGISLATURE IN ACTION Thirty-four Juniors and Seniors and six adults left the school house at 6:05 A.M.to spend a day in Indianapolis at the State Capitol on Tuesday February 15, 1949. The adults and sponsors of the trip were; Mrs. Bodkin, Junior S ponsor; Mr. Blosser, Principal; M r. Y oung, C ommerce Teacher; Ira Nine. T r us tee; M r. W hitehead . Superintendent; and Mrs. Sutherland, Whoops we mean Mr. Smallwood.'.' The transportation was provided by the school and they proceeded on their merry way to Indianapolis on two Kinsey Coach Line Buses. The two classes reached Indianapolis at 9:45 and made their way to the Capitol where the bus drivers immediately dumped them with a sigh of relief that their buses were still in one piece. They promptly made their way to the Senate but found that it was full and there were more students waiting to get in. So they wandered around trying to make the best of a bad situation, but it seems many were thirsty and no water. Finally some wonderful soul managed to find a coke machine, but coke machines only hold so many cokes. After waiting an hour and fifteen minutes they managed to enter the great chamber at 11:00. Everyone then left at 12:00 for lunch, including the Senators. It seems some of the students liked the pretty red and green lights used to vote on bills. After dinner everyone dashed back to the Capitol so that they would be sure and get into the House of Representatives. They managed to get in at 1:20, but the session wasn’t suppose to start till 2:00. The House did not convene until 2:30. It seems that there had been some disagreement and the Republicans had walked out, which worried some of our students because they thought our school would not get announced, but finally the Republicans came back on the scene. It was stated that that was the first time that any of the Representatives had walked out on payday. At 2:40 they were informed that they must depart from the House. At which time several groups were formed and some went to see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and others went up town to shop. At 3:30 everyone met in front of the Capitol where they again all piled on the buses to agitate the bus drivers all they could. They arrived home at 7:30 P. M. a very tired and hungry group of students. They had a few stories to tell too. JUNIOR-SENIOR CARNIVAL On S aturday, October 29, ' 48 the J uniors and Seniors sponsored a Halloween Carnival held in the North Webster Community Building. The planning and overseeing of the work was in the hands of a central committee composed of: Phil Payne. Jerome Hood, Julia Durham, Faye Pearson, B ob B lack. Bob F idler, J uanita Popenfoose and Pat W eimer. The Carnival featured a Costume Parade with prizes for the most original and funniest get-up, and each costumed person was given a ticket worth a dime on the Midway by the North Webster Lions Club. On the Midway were set up various attractions including a House of Horrors, Fortune Teller, Nickelodeon, Souvenier stand, refreshment consessions, dart throwing, and even a Wild Man. The Juniors and Seniors all enjoyed sponsoring the Carnival even though it demanded much hard work. Both classes shared the expenses as well as the profits. 16 FIRST ROW: Lynn Overmyer, Jimmie Payne. Ruth Witmer. Art Engleberth. Effie Mae Himea. Ed B lue. C olleen B artman. SECOND ROW: Richard Eber. Charlotte Smith. Jack Jarrid. Jeanette Smith, Leroy Knafel. Peggy Jordon, Jim B ransford. THIRD ROW: Don Smith. Jean Valentine. John C lingerman. Barbara F reeman, Roger Mock, Sponsor, Mrs. Eshleman. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Bob Gift. Ruth Nine, Tom Elliot. Norma Weimer, Dave Berger. Judy Sullivan. Ed Likens. Barbara Hunter, Carol Sprunger. Howard Dunkin. Bonita Coverstone. Gary Popenfoose, Vonnie Pearson. Ray Penn. Pat Strombeck. Nadine Rikard, Ellis Maury. Kate Snellenberger, Chuck Mabie. Mickey Ditch. Gene Freman. Phyllis Campbell, LuAnn Wheeler. Ellen Miller. Joy Stump. Shirley Koher Foy Sauers. Pat Koher. Nancy Ervin. Helen Cunningham. Sponsor. Mr. Young. 17 SOPHOMORE ACTIVITIES The Sophomore C lass took a trip to C hicago one gloomy Saturday in October. They left North Webster at five o’clock (in the morning) and reached Chicago around nine thirty. The class first stopped at the Field Museum. There they saw many wonderful and interesting things. Venturing on, they visited the Museum of Science and Industry. There they ate lunch. After eating they listened to a lecture on Anatomy, (study of the parts of the body and its functions). After listening to the lecture it was again time to eat so the class separated into groups and ate dinner. For the evening program, half of the class went to see Roy Rogers in person, the other half went to a theater and saw “The Luck of the Irish”, a stage play. A weary, but happy class of Sophomores and chaperones, Mr. Blosser, and Mr. Smallwood, left Chicago around ten o'clock and arrived in Webster around one o’clock Sunday morning. CLASS PARTY After a contest of selling napkins ended, the boys were found to be victorious ones and the girls the losers. This meant that the girls had to play ’’hostess” to the boys at a party. The party got under way with the playing of games which everyone enjoyed. Delicious refreshments (which everyone had been waiting for) were then served, consisting of homemade cake and ice cream.” (Boys, you’d better keep your eyes on those girls, they are real cooks.’). A few more games were played then the party broke up and everyone, tired, but content, went home. BAKE SALE The class, once again feeling the urge to make some money (even though they had just cleared over $ 150 in their napkin sale). They decided to have a bake sale and hold it in Bodkin's Home Store in Webster. The bake sale went over just swell and the Sophomore treasury again increased in value. A few months later it was decided to have another bake sale. This sale went over big, too, swelling the bankroll of the class, still more. They are planning to use the money they made on their projects this year to help pay for that big Senior Trip which they are all waiting for. FRESHMAN ACTIVITIES The Freshman C lass was initiated into the high school on October 15, 1948. During the initiation, they had many nerve racking experiences, such as. hiving to eat “fishworms,” “clotted blood”, “rotten eggs”, and made to feel a “dead man . They were subjected to many horrors during the course of the evening. Immediately following the initiation, delicious refreshments were served by the Senior girls. On November 19, the Freshman Class presented a variety show. The talented Roger Mock and his orchestra, “The Racheteers”, played some musical (??) pieces. Lynn Overmyer presented a delightful skit. We were honored to have a speech by Mrs. Roosevelt played by Coleen B artman. EIGHTH GRADE ACTIVITIES On October 19, the members of the Eighth Grade Class and their sponsor. Mr. Smallwood, went to the Flowing Well after school for their first party. We had a wiener roast, after which we played various games. A business meeting was held then the party broke up. The Eighth Grade presented their variety show on December 17. Judy Hunter gave us a flute solo, Coleen Hossler played the guitar, and Carole Martin and Donna Sue Ferveda sang a duet. A school room scene was presented. The teacher was played by Donna Gilhooley; Superintendent, Jerry Rhodes; and the dunce by Johnny Pearson. SEVENTH GRADE ACTIVITIES The Seventh Grade had their first party of the school year on Wednesday, November 23. They played several interesting and exciting games. New Orleans. Swat and Snatch, Tag, and others. Delicious refreshments consisting of hot dogs, potato chips, and pop were served. Our class was sponsored by Mrs. Poor this year. 18 FIRST ROW: John Nine. Judy Denekas. Richard Bennett. Martha Fordyce, Douglaa Bowser. Jeanette Kline, Donald Peacor. SECOND ROW: J immie White .Eileen Richcreek. Dick Mabie. Anna Louise Henwood. B illy Kruger. Leora Warble, Bruce Kuhn. Buthene Penn. THIRD ROW: Roger Stump. Jack Marshall. Sammy Popenfoose. Bill Flynn. Martin Koher, Jack Smith, Sponsor. Mrs. Poor. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Rachel Weaver. FIRST ROW: Arlene Valentine. B illy Strombeck, Donna B arnhart. B obby Likens. Donna Ferveda. Ray Bilts, Joyce Gift. SECOND ROW: Judy Hunter. Billy Whitaker. Holly Burt. Sonny Kauffman. Carol Martin. Norbert Niles, Donna Gilhooley. Buddy Neibert. THIRD ROW: Mr. Smallwood, John Peacor, Sue Bird. Jerry Rhodes. Delores Denekas. Daryl Hill. Norma Kauffman. Jim Mabie. 19 TROY STAFF EDITOR -IN -CHIEF..................D an S hanbeck BUSINESS MANAGER.................. Jo Ann Warble ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER..........Glen Hiner LITERARY EDITOR ............................Joan Overmyer ASSISTANT LITERARY EDITORS........ M arson Kelly Juanita Popenfoose SPORTS EDITOR....................... Doug White ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR............. Pat Weimer ACTIVITIES EDITOR.......................Jim Folk ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES EDITOR... Carolyn Cook PHOTOGRAPHY.....................Bob Fidler ASSISTANT...........................Albert Rider ADVERTISING...................Dick Dishman Doug B lack George Cunningham C lifton C over stone HUMOR EDITORS.......................Louise Ross B ob Black HIGH-LITES CO-EDITORS JoAnn Warble Joan Overmyer Juanita Popenfoose Louise Ross LITERARY EDITORS Glen Hiner Doug White B ob Black Pat Weimer B ob F idler Albert Rider Dick Dishman Dan Shanbeck Joan Overmyer George C unningham 21 SENIOR ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK STAFF The Yearbook Staff, as pictured in this book, has worked very diligently to compose a Yearbook of all the school activities through '48 and ‘49. We are very proud to carry out the wishes of last year's Seniors and feel that we have succeeded in doing as good a job as we could. We have had a great deal of pleasure out of this work, even though it has been a huge job. The staff was composed of: Dan Shanbeck-Editor, Bob F idler-Photography Editor, Bob B lack-Louise Ross-Humor Editors, Jo Ann W arble-B usiness M anager, Glem Hiner-Assistant Business Manager, Joan Overmyer-Literary Editor, Doug White-Pat W eimer-S ports Editors, James Folk-Activities Editor, and Bob Black-M arson Kelly-Louise Ross-J o Ann W arble-G len Hiner-J oan Overmyer- The Advertisers. We hope you enjoy it, and keep it as a reference in later years to show to others and tell of the good old days at W ebster High. NEWSPAPER STAFF The High-Lites Staff was a very hard working group, mainly because of the lack of advanced-typists. They had a great deal of fun publishing the paper throughout the year. They tried to get all of the news in each issue, which came out every two weeks. They were very proud of the art-work accomplished in their papers. It came from many different sources in the school, which proves that Webster really has great artists. They have done their best in every way possible to keep it from being a Senior paper instead of a school paper; and hope you have appreciated it. The staff was composed of Juanita Popenfoose, Louise Ross, Jo Ann Warble, Joan Overmyer—Editors. The twelveth grade English Class collected and wrote the news. The artists were Jane Frisinger, Pat Eberly, Marson Kelly, and Art Engelberth. Mr. Lester Young was the faculty advisor. LIONS CLUB BANQUET We, the Seniors of '49”, gave a banquet for the Lion's Club on Thursday, December 16, 1948. The tables were beautifully decorated to resemble Christmas packages. The bow of the package (table) was accented with evergreen and candles, and the nut cups were fashioned after DOinsettias. Joan Overmyer was in charge of the cooking department. The waiters wore white shirts and bow ties. The menu consisted of: Tomato juice, ham, candied sweet potatoes, creamed peas, cole slaw, hot rolls, butter, coffee, pie, carrot and celery spears. SENIOR TRIP The Senior Class finally managed to get a long coveted class party. They were to start to C hie ago J anuary 29, 1949, at 10:00 A. M., but it seems that there was a slight delay and they did not get started till 10: 30 A. M. The class then proceeded in cars driven by Mr. Blosser, Mr. Royer and Wayne Randall. Everyone ate dinner at Walkerton and then proceeded to the Museum of Science and Industry, where they pushed buttons, pulled levers and turned cranks until about 5:00 P. M. When they started out to supper they found that Mr. Blosser's car was frozen up. It was finally fixed but in the mix-up one of the cars got lost and was on its own until they all finally met again at theShubert Theater, where they saw Brigadoon,” which was the main event of our trip. 22 TRAVELERS CLUB FIRST ROW: Jerome Hood, Dean Keck, Howard Dunkin, Ed Likens, Doug White, and Dave Berger. SECOND ROW: Bobby Dishman, M arson Kelly, Tom Elliott. Helen Smallwood, Ruth Nine, and Nance Ervin. THIRD ROW: Mr. Smallwood. Jim Foik, Danny Shanbeck. Bob Black, Foy Sauers. Pat Weimer, Bob Fidler. Judy Sullivan, Keith Smallwood. Norma Weimer. C arol Sprunger. Shirley Koher and Jante F risinger. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Joan Overmyer, Vonnie Pearson. Faye Pearson. Carole Scott, A lien Kuhn, Lawerence Snooks, Jerry Rensberger, Phil Payne. Merritt Wagoner. Joan Smith, and Glen Hiner. OFFICERS President...........Bob B lack Vice-President...Faye Pearson Secretary......Jane Frisinger Treasurer..............Vonnie Pearson LATIN CLUB FIRST ROW: Howard Dunkin Digger Gift Tom Elliott R uth A nn N ine Judy Sullivan Louise Ross Mrs. Bodkin SECOND ROW: Julia Durham Nadine Rikard Pat Koher J oy S tump Faye Pearson Janie F risinger FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FIRST ROW: Pat Weimer Bobby Dishman Jerry Rensberger Allen Kuhn Ed Tom Dean Keck SECOND ROW: Art Engleberth Foy Sauers B uggs R ider Marson Kelly Jack Jarrid THIRD ROW: George C unmngham Fuzzy Hiner C lif C overstone Roll Hunter Mr. Taylor TRAVELERS CLUB This is the second year for this High School C lub, with a membership of 36. William Smallwood, teacher of Social Science, is the sponsor this year. Some of the highlights of the year have been a bake sale, a farewell party for Mr. Caskey, a box social, many parties and interesting meetings (including arguments). The club is planning to take a trip this year (to live up to their name) , but have not yet decided upon the destination, as more money is needed for the treasury. The officers for this year are as follows: President, Bob Black; Vice- President, Faye Pearson; Secretary, Judy S ullivan; Treasurer, V onnie Pearson; J udicial C ommittee, P at W eimer, T om E lliott. The most memorable highlight of the year was the box social on the evening of November 30, starting at 7: 30 P.M. in the North Webster High School Gym, sponsored by the Travelers' Club. Mr. Smallwood and Phil Payne were to be auctioneers. Some very interesting pictures were taken of Mr. Smallwood as he performed his duties. The first box went for $ 1.00. The prices then climbed, for the boys were getting worried because of about 20 boys to 12 boxes. But the next to the last box hit the ceiling $4.50 sold to Bob Fidler. After all the boxes had been purchased everyone set to the job at hand of eating. (Actually no job at all.) LATIN CLUB The Latin Club was organized to stimulate interest in Greek and Roman culture. The second year Latin Class members are the members of the Latin C lub. The following officers were elected at the organization meeting, November 20, 1948. President; Louise Ross, Vice-President; Judy Sullivan, Secretary and Treasurer; Ruth Ann Nine, News Reporter; Thomas Elliott, Sponsor; Lois Bodkin. There are twelve members and the sponsor in the club. Their motto isScientia Est Potestas-Knowledge Is Power. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The newly organized chapter of the Future Farmer’s of America had their first meeting September 9, with approximately 28 members present. The following officers were elected; President; Pat Weimer, Vice-President; Jerry Rensberger, Secretary; Albert Rider, Treasurer; Clifton C overstone, Sentinel; Allen Kuhn. On January 20, 1949, the Chapter had their second election and the officers were as follows: President Allen Kuhn, Vice-President, Ed Tom; Secretary, Jerry Rensberger; Treasurer, Bob Dishman; Reporter, Pat Weimer; Sentinel, Dean Keck. Ten members of the North Webster F.F.A. Chapter went to Columbia City to be initiated as Green Hands on October 26, 1948. The members of the Webster Chapter that went were: Marson Kelly, Bobby Dishman, Art Engleberth, Allen Kuhn, Ed Tom, J erry Rensberger, Dean Keck, C lifton C over stone, Rolf Hunter, Pat W eimer, and M r. Taylor, the advisor. The F.F.A. members planned a father and son banquet that was given on November 4, 1948. The speaker of the evening was Harry Leonard, an itinerant teacher trainer from Purdue. The International Livestock Exposition was the destination of eighteen F.F.A. members and their four sponsores, Saturday, November 27, 1948. They saw the Plant of Swift and Company. They were served free lunch and enjoyed a lecture on the operation of the plant. They also visited the Board of Trade, where they learned how to buy grain futures and play the stock markets. A JOKE ON THE FUTURE FARMER “How did Buggs bruise the fingers of his right hand? “ “Put them in the horse's mouth to see how many teeth he had.” “And then what happened? “ The horse closed his mouth to see how many fingers Buggs had. 24 FLUTE: Judy Hunter CLARINETS: Barbara Hunter Shirley Koher J oan Overmyer Donna Barnhart Pat Koher Ruth Ann Nine ALTO SAXOPHONES: Rolf Hunter Donna Ferverd'a MELLOPHONE: D oug W hite BAND CORNETS: Charlie Hunter Effie Himes Joyce Gift TROMBONES: K eith S mallwood Ed Tom BARITONES B ob Black C arol Martin TUBA: Jerry Engle SNARE DRUM: Phil Fidler BASS DRUM: Faye Pearson CYMBALS: Vonnie Pearson BELL LYRE: Norma Weimer DRUM MAJORETTE: Marietta Whitehead TWIRLERS: Nance E rvin C arol Scott Helen Smallwood Janie F risinger The North Webster High School band played and marched for all the home basketball games. On Armistice Day the band furnished mu,ic for the program and also marched for the Republican Rally at Warsaw. The band gave a full spring concert and entered in contests at Warsaw and Fort Wayne. Several members played solos in the contest at Fort Wayne. The band is under the direction of Mr. Taylor, a clarinetist himself, is a graduate of Puroue University. The band will lose three members by graduation this year, Joan Overmyer, Bob Black, and Doug White. 25 FIRST ROW: J. Sullivan, M. Whitehead. C. Bartman, J. Frisinger. M. 3arete, B . F reeman, C . Smith, C. Biltz, E. Himes. SECOND ROW: B . C unningham. J. Smith, P. Koher P. Strombeck, B. Cover stone, S. Koacr, R. Nine, B. Sloan, R. Witmer, N. Rikard, Mrs. Eshelman. THIRD ROW: L. Wheeler, P. Campbell, C. Scott H. Smallwood, K. Snellenberger, P. Jordan, J. Valentine, and N. Weimer. GIRLS CHORUS Boys like to sing and can sing. The walls of Room 5 almost burst outward as the fellows took the melody in ••Homing’ or “Oh Lord Most Holy,” every Tuesday. The girls are more timid, but they worked for solid well placed tone, and achieved it, so the judge at County Festival said. MIXED CHORUS FIRST ROW: Coleen Bartman. Jean Valentine, Judy Sullivan, Ruth Nine. Pat Koher, and Barbara Hunter. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Eshelman, Effie Himes. Carole B iltz, Shirley Koher, Helen Smallwood, Pat Strombeck. and Marietta Whitehead. THIRD ROW: Doug White. Doug Black. Buggs Rider. Keith Smallwood . and Bob B lack. ------Directed By Mrs. Eshelman 26 CALENDAR OF THE YEAR’S ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1. . . . Back in the same padded cells. 10. . . Won our first home softball game with Sidney. 14. . . Lost first softball home game to M iiford. First T ravelers C lub meeting of the year. 17. . . Walked over Syracuse on their diamond. 22. . . Outscored Pierceton under our lights. 24. . . Junior High played Washington Center there and won. AND THEN — 25. . . Washington Center played Junior High here and-were beaten again. 27. . . Leesburg takes Webster on their field. 28. . . Junior High emerged victor over Syracuse there. 29. . . Junior High played host to Milford and won. 30. . . Junior High lost to Syracuse on the home diamond. (Syracuse must’ve bee eating their Wheaties.) SCHOOL LIFE ISN’T TOO BAD SO FAR. OCTOBER 7. . . . Junior High played Syracuse there and won. (Guess they weren’t eating them.) 8. . . . Assembly program, guest pianist. F reshman party at the schoolhouse. 15. . . Seniors initiated the Freshmen. Juniors presented a variety show. 16. . . G. A. A. initiation. (That should’ve been interesting.) 18. . . G. A. A. skating party at the Warsaw Tunnel of Fun. 19. . . Home Economic trip to Fort W ayne. Seventh Grade C lass Party at the F lowing W ell. 26. . . F. F. A. initiation. (All professionals now, eh? .’.’) 27. . . Demonstration of new basketball rules. 29. . . Junior-Senior Halloween C arnival. HURRY, HURRY, GET YOUR FORTUNE TOLD. ONLY ONE THIN DIME. NOVEMBER 4. . . . F . F . A. banquet. 5. . . . Wolf Lake defeated Webster in a home basketball game, the first of the season, 19 to 30. 8. . . . Travelers Club met in gymnasium. 9. . . . Away game, Webster trounces Leesburg. Animal circus in the gym. 12. . . Away game, Syracuse takes Webster 20 to 14. 14. . . Kosciusko C ounty C horal F estival at W arsaw. 15. . . Assembly C hapel Service conducted by Rev. Rhine. 19. F reshman Variety S how. Sidney loses to Webster here, 36 to 10. 20 S ophomore B ake S ale. (Pass the Pepto-B ismol.) 23. . . Seventh Grade C lass Party. 24. . . Pierceton tramps Webster in a home game. 25-26-27-28...Thanksgiving vacation. (Any Pepto-B ismol left?) 30. .. Travelers Club box social. (Confidentially-F idlers's a M illionaire) HEADLINE: TWENTY-EIGHT TRAVELERS SUFFERING FROM PTOMAINE POISONING. 27 DECEMBER 3. . . . Beaver Dam beats Webster on their floor. 4. . . . Lansing runs over Webster there, but basketball boys ran all over Lansing afterwards. 10. . . Webster wins over Atwood at Etna Green 30 to 20. 11.. . J unior C lass P lay “L ittle W omen. ” (On stage, everybody;.’) 13. . . Sophomore Class Party. 14. . . J unior High tramps M ilford’s J unior High here. 16. . . Lions Club Banquet, Seniors serve. (They ate like Lions.) 17.. . E ighth G rade V ariety S how. P layed J imtown and lost. (W hat's J imtown got anyway? ) 21.. . W ebster edges Syracuse in a home game. Coach Gerard presented with a new baby boy. (What Joe, no cigars? ? ?) 22. . . Christmas Program. Christmas vacation begins. (Hooray.'.') 23. . . Jan.3. . .Christmas vacation. (OH BOY, PRESENTS.') JANUARY 1. . . . New Year's Resolutions made. 2. . . . New Year’s Resolutions broken. 3. . . . Back to the ''old grind” again. 7. . . . Began the New Year right by defeating Etna Green there. 11. . ..J unior High upsets Pierceton's J unior High there. 1 3-14. . . F irst Semester Exams. County Tourney. (Oh, my achin' head and hot dogs:) 21.. . W ebster beats S ilver L ake. M r. T ay lor is the papa of a baby boy. 25. . . J unior High upsets Pierceton’s J unior High here. (Look at the similarity on the 11th.) 26. . . Mentone surprisingly trounces Webster here; B Band plays. (And how.') 27. . . M onroe’s J unior High defeated by W ebster's J unior High here. 28. . . W ebster defeats Milford in a surprise upset, gains possession of Silver Horse- shoe. S enior Talent S how, and S enior C ake D raw. FOUND: ONE SILVER HORSESHOE ABOVE ASSEMBLY DOOR. 29. . . S enior Class Trip toC hie ago. (Remember BRIGADOON ? ”) FEBRUARY 3. . . . Sidney’s J unior High beaten by W ebster's J unior High there. 4. . . . Home game with Leesburg. 5 1 to 49 W ebster's flavor. 8. . . . J unior High trounces Leesburg's J unior High here. 9. . . . Game with Larwill here. Webster is victor, 58 to 53. 11.. . Sophomore Variety Show. (What’s this, the New look?.') 12. . . Webster plays Burket at Piercetion. W ebster wins 54 to 34. 14. . . B asketball F ish F ry at B urket. (Let's have that Pepto-B ismol again.) 15. . . Juniors and Seniors go to Indianapolis. (All opposed-BANG”) 16. . . Game at Pierceton with C laypool, Webster's flavor 35 to 29. 22. . . Sidney Junior High play here. 23-25. . .Sectional Tourney. (Havin a little fon.) SCARLET FEVER AND BASKETBALL BOYS FOUND ALL OVER. 28 MARCH 8. . . . Teachers' F ish F ry in W arsaw Armory. 9. . . . Junior High Tourney. 11.. . Teachers’ Variety Show. 16. . . Burket Talent Quest. 20. . . Grade School Concert. 25. . . F. F. A. Program. WEATHER: HIGH WINDS FOLLOWED BY GIRLS FOLLOWED BY MEN. APRIL 1. . . . Senior Play, “Spring F ever . 2. . . . District Band Contest. 8. . . . Assembly Chapel S ervice. 15. . . S eventh Grade Variety S how. 22. . . Music Festival. 29. . . Kosciusko C ounty B and F estival. SURE WERE A LOT OF APRIL FOOLS THIS MONTH. MAY 8. . . . Baccalaureate. 11.. . Second Semester Exams. 13. . . Commencement. 17. . . Senior Trip to New York and Washington. (Bon Voyage.’.’.’) LOT OF BEAT-UP GRADUATES TOSSED OUT ON THEIR EARS. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This has been a very profitable year for the G.A.A. It bas fifteen members and will lose only two this year. Each year the Senior girls in G.A.A. are presented a sweater or a letter depending on the amount of points, that she has earned. A girl with 500 points receives a sweater and one with 250 points receives a letter. The G.A.A. pays for it’s own awards by collecting dues and this year they sold hot dogs every noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our only sweater given this year went to Juanita Popenfoose. T he officers this are: President, F aye Pearson; S ecretary and T reasurer, Juanita Popenfoose; Instructor, Mrs. Poor. The G.A.A. also made plumes for the tourney and after the tourney gave the basketball boys a party. CHORUS The first requisite of any good chorus is that students watch their director. The Girls’ Chorus and Mixed Chorus learned this lesson through the year. Both groups sang at the County F estival at W arsaw in November of 1948, at the school Christmas program, and presented their annual Spring Concert, April 22. In addition the girls entered the State Contests at Waterloo, and broadcast a half hour program over WRSW, Warsaw. They can look forward to a better organization next year, cause there are no Seniors in the group. 29 ATHLETICS FIRST ROW: Nadine Rikard Effie Mae Himes Faye Pearson Ruth Ann Nine Vonnie Pearson SECOND ROW: Helen Smallwood Norma Weimer J anie F risinger Juanita Popenfoose Marietta Whitehead C arole Scott Pat Koher THIRD ROW: Peggy Jordan Shirley Koher Nance Ervin Jeanette Smith C arolyn C ook M rs. Poor GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHEERLEADERS PHIL NANCE MERRITT CHEERLEADERS ACTIVITIES The cheerleaders of 1949. were Merritt Wagoner. Nance Ervin, and Phil Payne, Their excellent ability in controlling the crowds and promoting school spirit has established them in the eyes of the community as the outstanding cheerleading troupe of not only North Webster but the entire County. TROPHY At approximately 9: 30 Saturday night, January 15, county chairman. Dudgeon presented Nance, Phil and Merritt the McKown C heerleading Trophy for 1949. The Trophy was awarded in recognition of cheerleading as an integral part of basketball games. The judging was done secretly and on the basis of originality, aptness, ability, co-operation of leaders, crowd response, and spirit of cheering section. CHEERLEADER CONFERENCE On November 13, 1948. at Indiana University. Bloomington. Indiana, a High School C heerleader Conference was held in the auditorium on the campus. Upon arriving the cheerleaders were divided into various discussion groups led by the Indiana University cheerleaders. Some of the things discussed were: what kinds of yells to use and when to use them, cheerleaders and how to select them, qualifications necessary, uniform techniques, pep sessions, booster clubs, sportmanship. handling crowds, etc. Shortly after lunch they met in a body in the front part of the building and were entertained by college talent. The Indiana University cheerleaders gave exhibitions of novel yells. 31 SPORTS DIARY S eptember S eptember S eptember S eptember S eptember S eptember October October 10. .Joe’s Po L ittle B oys fell under the onslaught of a strong M ilford team, whose bats beat out a rhythmic tatoo to give them a 9 to 1 win. For our Trojans who had already beaten Sidney, it was the first defeat. 14. . M ilfords hurler, B en K iser , was just to much for the North W ebster Trojans. Milford 9, Webster 1. 17. .Invaded the diamond of our arch rivals, Syracuse, and after a very hectic skirmish, came out the victor. The game featured Gary Popenfoose's round-tripper with the bases loaded, and also brought into the light a very effective secret weapon, who promptly slugged two home-runs. As you probably know the ‘‘weapon’’ was Jerry Rensberger. Syracuse 10, Webster 11. ZZ. .A new enemy in the form of Pierceton invaded our Trojan’s diamond, and quickly established a foot hold, only to lose it when Rhodes slammed out a home run which was followed by two other runs crossing the plate for Webster. Webster 8, Pierceton 2. The Junior High team played W ashington Center and the Junior Trojans came out on top by a score of 9 to 7. 27. .Webster put on a dazzling display of how not to play softball, and let Leesburg knock them into a second place tie with Syracuse. It seemed as if everyone was off his usual game. Jerry Engle allowed eleven walks, and the team chipped in with two errors to let Leesburg score eleven runs to defeat Webster for their first and only victory of the season. Leesburg 11, Webster 10. 28. .Our Trojans came back from their stinging set back with a vengeance that spelled defeat for Syracuse. The Trojans who couldn't do anything right at Leesburg, couldn’t do anything wrong against Syracuse. At the plate they banged out five hits to score 6 runs to Syracuse’s 2 runs, and in the field they only committed one error. Final score: Webster 6, Syracuse 2. 1. . .Our Trojans met Atwood on the Milford diamond in the Kosciusko C ounty S emi-Finals. The teams were well matched, with each team committing one error. Final score: 3-2. 4. . .After a hectic season with many ups and downs the Webster Trojans met the Milford Trojans in the county finals. Our team fell under the onslaught of M ilfords pitcher, and also their exceedingly good hitting. Final score: 7-0. 32 October N ovember November November N ovember November December December December December 5. . . .In a return game with Syracuse our Junior Trojans were defeated by a score of 8 to 4. BASKETBALL 5. . . .The North Webster Trojans came on the hardwood full of confidence and got bumped 37 to 40 by an aggressive team called the ••Wolves” from Wolfe Lake, Indiana. 9. . . .Joe (Jughead) Gerard and his boys traveled to Leesburg with the dogged determination of downing the Blazers and they did, 46 to 37. 12. . .The boys had tough luck. They got edged 39 to 35. But, what more can you expect when the Trojans have to play against two teams at once? Syracuse and the referees.’. I’m sure it will be a different story December 21. 19. . .The Trojans had a little trouble with the Sidney Wildcats that night, but finally walked over them by a score of 46 to 36. 24. . .After enjoying a 2 1 to 19 lead at halftime the Trojans got left in the dust when the fourth quarter started. Although the Webster boys outplayed Pierceton on the floor, two of the Cubs were just too tall for the Trojans to handle. The Cubs came out on top with a score of 36 to 47. 3. . . .The team just couldn't click against the Beavers to make it interest- ing. Again a taller team downed the Trojans. Beaver Dam 46, Webster 32. 4. . . .Playing on a floor forty feet by sixty and then traveling 150 miles to play a class “A” team of Michigan on a regulation ninety by fifty floor, the Trojans couldn't adjust themselves. The Lansing boys were really long shot artists and hardly ever missed. Lansing Eastern 65, North Webster 46. 10. . .Another for Joe's speedy Trojans.” Engle was hot after the hoop with 23 points, while White was second with 19. It was anybody’s game until the third quarter when the Trojans forged ahead 46 to 26. They kept up the good work throughout the last quarter to win, 64 to 40 over Atwood. 17. . .The Trojans didn’t do so well at Jimtown. The Jimmies had the height over our boys and beat us 63 to 42. 33 December J anuary J anuary J anuary J anuary J anuary J anuary J anuary F ebruary F ebruary F ebruary F ebruary 21. . .The Trojans redeemed themselves after the Jimtown fiasco by beating our arch-rivals. Syracuse. Remember when your sports editor said it would be a different story on December 21? North Webster 45 to 44. 7. . . .The Trojans continued in their winning streak to beat Etna Green 51 to 42. The game was an overtime. 13. . The first game of the county tourney found Webster playing a new type of defense against Pierceton. A two man defence designed to keep out Pierceton “giants . It worked and Webster came out the victor, 38 to 35. (County Tourney) 14. . By beating Pierceton. Webster received the right to play Mentone. The Trojans started off with a bang and didn't stop. Webster 52, Mentone 34. (C ounty T ourney) 15.. The Trojans offensive which had functioned so well during the first two games of the tourney, bogged down completely against M ilford. The boys only made 12 field goals in 7 1 attempts. Milford 45, Webster 36. (Semi-Finals) 21. ..The Silver Lake Ramblers invaded the Trojans stronghold and almost won a surprise battle. In an overtime the boys put on a scoring spurt and won 64 to 58. 26. . The boys were either too sure of themselves or just too tired. The Mentone Bulldogs romped over them 37-33. 28. . The Trojans had that extra spurt of energy and didn't let up a bit. The result was the boys won the Silver Horseshoe and beat the county champs from Milford 40-39. 4. . . .With only seven men in uniform the Trojans managed to overcome Leesburg by two points. The Trojans led all way with the excellent shooting of Mauzy and Engle. Webster 51, Leesburg 49. 9. . . The Trojans had a hard time turning down the Larwill boys, but managed to edge them 58 to 53. The Junior Trojans have really displayed some basketball playing this season. They have some boys that really have that basket eye. North Webster should have not only a good first team next year, but also a good second team. 12. . .The Trojans couldn’t get down off their horse. They had trouble making their plays work and hanging on to the ball. After knocking the ball around for a while the boys finally pulled ahead to win 54 to 34.--B urket, that is. 16. . North Webster overcame a tough C laypool quintet by bumping them off 35 to 28. The C laypool boys were underrated all year or the Trojans just couldn't play ball that night. 34 BOB FIDLER DOUG WHITE OUR TEAM JERRY ENGLE SATISFIED BUGGS RIDER BOB RHODES SUG MAUZY 35 GARY POPENFOOSE A SCHOOL FUN 1. Junior Trojans and Royer. 2. Boras and Oras . 3. T aylor and C ompany . A. Party Game 5. Going Up. 6. A Sleigh Ride in July. 7. Li’l Stubby 8. Helen. Carol, Jane and Nance 37 9. “Little Women (Men too) 10. Labor vs Editors. 11. The End. 12. Up In The Air. 1. B at ter up. 4. Buggs v� . Termites. 8. But he didn't shoot. 2. C heesecake. 5. Mooch. Mooch.' 9. Stretch! 3. “23 Skiddo 6. Travelers' feeding time. 7. ••Crip 10. Our team satisfies. 38 Mrs. Eshelman: “The college boys at Eton in England wear top hats and tails. Albert Rider: “Tails???:.'” Mrs. Eshelman: “In this sentence ‘Mr. Blosser is a teacher' what is the simple subject? ” Fuzzy Hiner: “Mr. Blosser.' In agriculture class one day Mr. Taylor was asking questions about the parts of a cow. “What’s this, Rolf? he asked, while pointing to the dewlap. “It’s—uh--the dewdrop.’” Rolf answered. Dick Dishman used to be a guide in the mountains of West Virginia. “Yup, he said one day, to some travellers, “there has been many a couple go up that mountain and never been seen again.” “Gee, what happened to them? ’’ “Oh, I dunno----went down the other side, I guess. C arol S prunger: “Do you know what caused the crime wave in 1922? ” Bonnie Coverstone: “No, what? ’’ Carols prunger: “Criminals. ’ Mr. Smallwood used to be a conductor. One day the train come to a sbdden stop. One nervous lady said: “What happened? ” “Nothing much,” answered Mr. Smallwood, we just hit a cow.” “Was she on the tracks? ” asked the lady. No, replied Mr. Smallwood, “we had to chase her across the field.” “How the deuce, asked the officer on the rifle range, “did you get those four straight bulls? ” Your range is six hundred yards, but your sight is set at three hundred. To which Dopey Warble answered: “See that little rock halfway along? Well, I m bouncing 'em off that.” Jimmy Blosser does not like soap and water. One day Mrs. Blosser was trying to reason with him. “Don’t you want to be a clean little boy? ” “Yes, he tearfully said, but can't you just dust me? 39 “Mama, Little Joe asked, “what was the name of the last station the train stopped at? “I don’t know, answered Boots, “why? ” “Well, that’s where Jeff got off at. M iss C olbert (in C leveland): “This room is nice, but too small. Landlord: “For you, we’ll put on thinner wallpaper. “ Visitor: “Tell me, how did your horse hap- pen to win the race? Jockey: “I just kept whispering into his ear “Roses are red, Violets are blue. Horses that lose are made into glue.’” A mam had a ‘cello with one string and used to play.it for hours on end, always holding his finger in the same place. F inally his wife, in desperation, said, You know, I’ve noticed that other ‘cellos have four strings and the players move their fingers about all the time.” The man stopped his playing for a moment and said, impatiently: “Of course the others have four string and move their fingers about all the time. They are looking for the place. I’ve found it.’ Mrs. Bodkin: “Judy, what is meant by LXX? ” Judy S ullivan: “Love and kisses.” Mr. Young: “See here: You entered this credit on the debit side. Phil Payne: “Very sorry, sir. I’m left-handed.” Mr. Royer: “Why are you late? ’’ Bob Fidler: “Class started before I got here. ’’ Mr. Gerard: (irritated) “If there are any morons in the room, please stand up. A long pause, and Keith S mallwood rose. Mr. Gerard: “What: do you consider your- self a moron? ” Keith Smallwood: “Well not exactly that, but I do hate to see you standing all alone by yourself. Servant The doctor is here, Professor.” Absent-minded Prof: “Dear me.’ I'm in bed. I can't see him. Er...tell him I’m ill. The scene is an insane asylum. A visitor going the rounds in the ward where the harmless inmates stay, meets a patient who strikes him as having a sane look. The pair fall into conversation. The dialogue runs after this fashion: I say now,” states the visitor, “you'll pardon me, I’m sure, when I tell you that to me you have every appearance of being perfectly normal.” You’re right—I am normal. It is a cursed outrage that I’m kept here. But there's a conspiracy against me. By profession I am an inventor. Are you. by any chance, interested in inventions? “Oh, yes.” Well, my greatest invention--the thing that I worked on for years to perfect--is a fly-trap. Would you like to hear about it? ” Yes, indeed. ” Come over in the corner where nobody can eavesdrop on us and don't breathe it to a soul. C an I trust you? ” Certainly.” I've had enough trouble with Rockefeller and Charlie Schwab and Morgan and Henry Ford already. They want to keep me from making all the money in the world. Come away from that window; somebody might be listening there to overhear us. Listen. Would you be willing to pay a dollar a year if I kept you free from flies? Certainly. I’d give as high as two dollars.” Well, now get this: There are a hundred million people in the United States.. At a dollar a throw that would make me the richest man in the United States every twelve months.' What does the trap look like? ” “Oh,very simple,shut that door; now listen: I get a marble slab a hundred feet square. In the middle of it I put up a steel column twenty-one feet in diameter. If Schwab hadn't hounded me into this institution I might have placed a big order for steel with him, but if I ever get out Gary gets my business. Well, on each side of the steel column I lean two stepladders, each with twenty-one rungs. On the flat top of the column I place four birdcages. Put your hat over that knot-hole. Somebody's listening. On the top of the bird-cages I place an American flag. You can't sell anything in this country without beautifying it. The next move is to catch the fly. You are aware, I suppose, that a single housefly will lay thirty thousand eggs a day, and there is no telling what a married one will lay. Well, in catching the fly you start it up the ladder on the right hand side coaxing it along gently until it comes to the first bird-cage, which is hooked up with the other three birdcages so that there is a continuous passage through all four. The fly, being an intelligent creature, strolls leisurely down the line, coming finally to the ladder on the left-hand side. Now, Mister, this is where my invention gets classy. The fly starts down, under the impress ion that he has escaped. He gets as far as the eighth rung from the bottom and stops to congratulate himself. Now watch. When he gets to the seventh, why it ain't there and the fly falls through and breaks his neck on the marble slab. Let’s get out of here. Here comes a capitalist I don’t like.” He is what, for lack of a better name, is sometimes called a man-about-town. On the morning after he is clinging for support to a lamp-post. An individual connected with the street-cleaning department walks up to a hydrant, dragging a length of hose behind him, and, fitting a wrench to the cap, proceeds to unscrew it. Don’t--please don't.' cries out the youth amchored to the lamp-post. Don’t do what? ” asks the functionary, halting in astonishment. Don't wind up this street any tighter. She’s spinnin’ 'round to fast as it is.’ 40 cz futoq xafi ii 42 c futoyxafiliiL 43 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 Farmers State Bank May Your Investment In Your Education Yield You Rich Dividends Of Happy And Prosperous Years To Come MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION NORTH WEBSTER INDIANA COMPLIMENTS OF Thornburg Drug AT THE HEART OF THE LAKE REGION SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER INDIANA SINCE 1832 North Webster Milling Co. 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