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

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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

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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

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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