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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1951 volume:

Late one afternoon about the middle of August 1949 a shadow fell suddenly over North Webster. It was then that a member of the Class of '51 had been called home to her 'Mansion on High.' Even after almost two years have past we find it hard to say that ‘Judy’ is gone for her spirit and her personality comes floating back to us over and over again. We cannot forget her! We do not want to forget her and so in remembrance we dedicate our Senior Annual to our 'Unseen Classmate, Judy Sullivan.’ 2 4 JOE GERARD Athletic Coach Mathematics Chemistry B.S. Michigan State FRED B DOSSER Principal Mathematics, English BjS. Education, Goshen College M.S. Education, Indiana University LOIS S. BODKIN English and Latin AJ9. Indiana State Teachers College FLOYD H. BAKER Social Studies and Ass't. Coach B.S. Education, Wittenberg M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh 4 LESTER A. YOUNG Commerce and Speech A. B. Manchester College M.S. Education, Indiana University B. D. Bethany Biblical Seminary Chicago HERBERT MOORE Agriculture Purdue University B.S. MARY POOR Home Economics and Physical Education B.S. Home Economics Purdue University PAUL M. ROYER Mathematics and Science A3. Manchester College M.A. Ball State Teachers College V ALBERT H. TRES TRAIL Music A3. Hillsdale College Michigan 5 School Sponsored Programs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST On October 18, the Vhole school was entertained by the Cole Marionettes who presented the “Beauty and the Beast in three acts. They have had eighteen years of producing and presenting Marionette shows for school assemblies. After the show they talked to the speech class and demonstrated how the puppets were made and how they worked. They told of the cost of making the puppets and what they did in case of an accident. THE PATTERSONS The Pattersons, once with Barnum Bailey Circus, performed before the entire school on November 6 at 8:40 in the morning. They gave a full hour program. Mrs. Patterson, the international weight lifting champion, demonstrated her ability. Mr. Patterson, having the best developed body, did many tricks such as walking on his hands etc. THE HOLLAND COMPANY A musical program was presented by the Holland Company on January 25, at 1:00. The Company consisted of Caral Conrad, Harry Van Pelt, and Chita Marie Van Pelt. Caral Conrad, outstanding Dutch composer and musician (piano, organ, and accordian) who performed several times for the Dutch Royal Family and who was, for many years orchestra leader of the Dutch Flagship, the New Amsterdam. He played “Bumble Boogie on the piano and “Carnival of Venice” on the accordian. Harry Van Pelt, manager, wooden shoe dancer, singer, and all round entertainer has performed all over Europe. His company has been the outstanding attraction at the Tulip Show at Holland, Michigan in 1947 and 1949. He represented Holland during the big United Nations television show over WPIX, New York station. Chita Marie Van Pelt, a very charming young lady, specializing in singing, is known all over Europe as the “Dutch Nightingale. Harry and Chita sang a number of duets and did a wooden shoe dance. They also showed how they would look ice skating in Holland. Kate Snellenberger, Pat Koher, Gary Popenfoose, and Lynn Overmyer also appeared on the program. They did a Holland dance in wooden shoes and each sang a duet with Harry Van Pelt. Caral, Harry, and Chita closed the program with their impression of the different countries in song. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Class of “1951”, made class play history by producing an original play by “Mr. Young,” entitled, “Look Mother, I Can! The story concerns a typical American family. Mother, Dad, their two daughters, and two sons. Ellen and Harry are in college, Martha is 17 and Peter 13. The parents are trying to provide the best for their children, but Ellen has become class-conscious in college and hesitates to bring her roommate home. Feeling that Sue will consider her inferior because the home furnishings are out-of-date and worn, she engages an interior decorator. The family budget will not stand this expense, and matters are made worse when it is learned that Pete, has come down with polio. Through their common concern with Pete’s future the family are brought together and the young people learn that a home is made by people and not by its furnishings. Love interest is provided by the affairs of Martha and her high school boy friend, and Ellen and Joe, Harry’s roommate. 6 TOM ELLIOTT Traveler ....... 2-3-4 Booster Club..........4 Latin Club..........2-3 Music Appr. Club.... 1 Band..................1 Chorus..............1-2 Troy Staff............4 Student Manager.......4 Basketball............3 President...........2-4 Speech Conf. Rep......4 ED LIKENS Softball Basketball. . . . , Track Chorus Class Pres. . . . Class V.P Troy Staff Jr. Class Play. 3 Travelers' . . . . PHYLLIS CAMPBELL Girls' Chorus.........1-2 Jr. Class Play.........3 Sec.....................4 Troy Staff.............4 High Lites Staff........4 RUTH ANN NINE G.AA...........1 -2-3-4 G.A.A. Sec............4 Band...........1-2-3-4 Band Lib............3-4 Chorus.........1 -2-3-4 Travelers'........2-3-4 Booster Club.........4 Home Ec. Club........ 3 Music App. Club..... 1 Troy Staff...........4 Latin Club......... 2-3 Speech Conf. Rep....4 I I SHARON BECKLER G.A.A................4 Chorus...............4 Trsv. Club...........4 DAVID BERGER Vice-Pres..........2-3 Trav. Club........2-3-4 Booster Club.........4 Jr. Class Play.......3 Boys' Chorus. ... 1-2-4 Troy Staff...........4 Music Appr. Club.... 1 Band Announcer.......4 8 HELEN CUNNINGHAM Chorus......1-2-3 F.H.A..................4 Troy Staff.............4 High Lite .............4 MARILYN DIETCH Troy Staff............4 F.H.A.................3 F.H.A. Treat..........3 HOWARD DUNKIN Trav. Club.........2-3-4 Softball............... 2 Student Manager.........3 Latin Club.........2-3-4 Jr. Class Play.........3 Troy Staff.............4 Track..................2 NANCE ERVIN G.A.A...........1-2-3-4 G.A.A. Vice-P.........4 Cheerleader......2-3-4 Majorette....... 1-2-4 Travelers’ Club.. .2-3 -4 Travelers’ Club V.P...3 Travelers’ Club Pres. .4 Booster Club........3-4 Booster Club Sec.....3 Chorus............1-2-4 Mixed Chorus.........4 Troy Staff, Ed.......4 High Lites............4 D.A.R. Girl...........4 BOB GIFT Basketball..........3-4 Chorus..............1-2 Class Play............3 Travelers Club. . .2-3-4 Annual Staff..........4 Latin Club..........2-3 BARBARA HUNTER Band...........1-2-3-4 Girls' Chorus. . 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus. . 1-2-3-4 Girls' Trio......1-2-3 Secretary............3 Band Pres............4 Band Vice-Pres......3 Booster Club.........4 Jr. Class Play.......3 Troy Staff...........4 ■ 9 PAT KOHER Band............1-2-3-4 GJiJi...........1-2-3-4 Choru ............1-2-3 Travelers Club........4 Latin Club..........2-3 Mixed Chorus.... 1-2-3 Music Appr. Club......1 Troy Staff............4 SHIRLEY KOHER Band..........I-2-3-4 Chorus........1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus. . 1-2-3-4 G.A.A.........1-2-3-4 Travelers Club.. 2-3-4 Music Appr. Club....1 LEONARD MAUZY Basketball....1-2-3-4 Softball......1-2-3-4 Track...........2-3-4 F.F.A..............3-4 Vice-Pres........... 1 Chorus..............1 LaVONNE PEARSON G.A.A..........1-2-3-4 G.A.A. Treas.........4 Traveler s’Club.. .2-3-4 Travelers Club T____2 F.H.A................3 F.H.A. Pres..........3 Band.............2-3-4 Junior Class Play.... 3 Troy Staff...........4 High Lites Staff.....4 GARY POPENFOOSE Basketball....1-2-3-4 Softball........2-3-4 Track...........2-3-4 F.F.A...............4 Chorus............1-4 MARILYN POWNALL G.A.A.................4 F.H.A.................3 Chorus............1-2-4 Troy Staff............4 High Lites Staff......4 Travelers' Club.......4 Sunshine Soc........1-2 10 NADINE RIKARD G.A.A..........1-2-3-4 G.A.A. Pres..........4 Travelers Club...3-4 Booster Club.........4 Booster Club Pres.... 4 Latin Club.......2-3-4 Troy Staff...........4 Class Tress..........1 Girls' Chorus......1-2 Junior Class Play.... 3 Girls' State.........3 High Lites...........4 CATHERINE SNELLENBERGER Girls’ Chorus.....1-2 Mixed Chorus....... 2 Jr. Class Play......3 Troy Staff..........4 High Utes Staff.....4 Speech Conf. Rep....4 PATSTROMBECK Jr. Class Play.......3 Girls’ Chorus.. 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus.......2-4 G.A.A..............3-4 Band...............1-2 F.H.A. (Vice-Prea.).. 3 JOY STUMP Latin Club............2-3 Troy Staff..............4 v I ■ NORMA WEIMER Sec. and Treas........2 Tress................3 Travelers Club.......2 Booster Club..........4 Band................2-3 Chorus.........1-2-3-4 G.A.A.............2-3-4 Mixed Chorus.........3 Troy Staff...........4 High Lites Staff......4 LU ANN WHEELER Chorus...............1-2 F.H.A. (Sec.).........3 Troy Staff.............4 High Lites Staff.......4 11 Class Poem We are the Class of '51, The best of Webster High. You wonder how that this could be. Our records tell you why. We number 24 in all. With fellows on the run. And if you count us as we are The ratio’s three to one. But though the girls may lead in numbers, That always does not count, For when it comes to taking honors Just watch the fellows mount. But we must hasten on to say The girls are brilliant too. And when it comes to doing things. Just watch them go and do. And now to members of the class. We’ll name them one by one, For each of us has won a place In the Class of ’51. Tom Elliot is our President. He makes us toe the mark. And just in case that Tom’s not there, Ed Likens shows his bark. To keep our records for the class We chose our Phyllis Campbell, And Ruth Ann Nine the Treasurer's job. Who does her job right swell. Dave Berger is a little fellow. But always on the beam. While Robert Gift, a five foot eight Can always let off steam. Now EUis or Sug as he is oftimes called, Is known for his sports. And little Gary Popenfoose Works hard to hold the Webster fort. Howard Dunkin’s name is quite all right So thinks a Senior girl. And if you watch that certain girl, ’Pony’ Pawnell is in quite a whirl. Kate Snellenberger's eyes do flash Whenever she sees a Pontiac, But Lu Ann Wheeler thinks she’d take A guy with a good old Cadillac. 12 A quiet girl is Joy Stump, So neat and prim you see, And everyday she works so hard A honor student now to be. Helen Cunningham has one big weakness And that’s her many dates; You never know from day to day Which one it is that really rates. Nancy is our Annual Editor She does her work just fine; She has an interest at I. U. Who takes a lot of time. Barbara and Norma are cousins you know. With interests a lot of the same; Barbara is headed for college she says. While Norma is not sure of her aim. Sharon Beckler is quite new To the Class of 51. Tis a nurse she wants to be; Hope she has just lots of fun. Now let’s see who does come next; It should be our Marilyn Dietch, Rather quiet, not much to say; We do hope she strikes it rich. Nadine Rikard is the one Who is quite a study fan; What she hopes and plans to do Will depend on the money can. Now Vonnie, Patty, Shirley and Pat Are possessors of diamonds I see, And each one keeps wishing and hoping, That soon a wife she might be. This concludes our reminiscing Of the Class of 51. We are sure you can’t forget us In the years that are to come. Soon we’ll be on Life’s broad Highway, There engaged in one big strife; It is now upon our shoulders What we do in this game of life. Lester Young 13 Class History We, the Class of ’51, started out as green Freshmen (and GREEN we were) with 34 members. As we advanced into the Sophomore year we gained two members; Carole Sprunger from Fort Wayne and Gene Freeman from Pierceton. We also lost six members; namely Margaret and Robert Snodgrass, Lawerence Snooks, Mary Emma Lawson, Flora Mae Tyral, and Bobbe Koons. This year our only activity was selling napkins to build up our class treasury. As we became Jolly Juniors four members were not back. They were Foy Sauers, Gene Freeman, Carol Sprunger and Ellen Miller. During the summer we lost a loved one of the class, Judy Sullivan, who died of Polio—BUT — We cannot say and will not say That she is dead-she is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of hand She has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since she lingers there. And you—O you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the grand return, Think of her faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Mild and gentle as she was brave—-When the sweetest love of her life she gave. To simple things where the violets grew Blue as the eyes they were likened to. The touch of her hands have strayed As reverently as her lips have prayed; When the little brown thrush that harshly chirred Was as dear to her as the mocking bird; And she pitied as man in pain A writhing honey-bee wet with rain. Think of her still as the same, we say; She is not dead she is just away! James Whitcomb Riley We gained one new member, Paul Kirkpatrick who hailed from Kansas. During the year we had many money making activities. They were concessions-noon and ballgames; selling Christmas cards, napkins, and stationery; and a cake-walk. During the summer we had one bake sale and a stand at the Mermaid Festival. As we started the Senior year we gained two members-Marilyn Pownall and Sharon Beckler. Also we found that Ray Penn and Chuck Mabie were not with us and that we had one member with enough credits to go on to college. He is Paul Kirkpatrick who is attending Anderson College-However who graduated with us. We have had many activities to keep us busy in our last days at the Alma Mater. 14 Class Directory NAME NICKNAME MAIN WEAKNESS AMBITION OUTCOME Sharon Beckler Sherry Max Nurse Housewife David Berger Dave Girls Go to Mexico Museum Director Phyllis Campbell Phil Bill Secretary Opera Singer Helen Cunningham Shorty Men Housewife Collecting Alimony Marilyn Deitch Mickey Men Government Teacher Soda-Jerk Howard Dunkin Dunk Pony Dentist Army Thomas Elliott Tom Warsaw Women Engineer Minister Nancy Ervin Red Doug Artist Fan Dancer Robert Gift Digger Fried Chicken College Necktie Salesman Barbara Hunter Barb Gary Musician Teacher Patricia Koher Pat Bob Nurse Doctor's Wife Shirley Koher Ma Grover Beautician 12 Kids (Cheaper by the Dozen) Edward Likens Ed Late Hours Travel Henry Ford II Ellis Mauzy Sug Getting Up Late Single until 25 Married at 19 Ruth Ann Nine Ruthie Convertibles Home Economics Teacher Old Maid Marilyn Pownall Pony Dunk Music Bubble Dancer LaVonne Pearson Vonnie Bud Get Married 1st Lady President Gary Popenfoose Gary Barb College Lawyer Nadine Rikard Mac Boys Veterinarian Dog Trainer Catherine Snellenberger Kate Buzzy Nurse Marines Patricia Strombeck Patty Jack F amily Married by 18 Joy Stump Joyce School Catch a Man Teacher Norma Weimer Norm Preachers Secretary Minister’s Wife Lu Ann Wheeler Luie Jack 15 Raise a Family Old Maid ? ? ? ? Senior Party at Chicago On January 27, a cold winter day, the Senior Class of “51 took off for a day at Chicago, Leaving Webster at 7:30, in the morning we arrived in Chicago about 10:45. First we went to the Planetarium, and heard a lecture on the stars of the southern hemisphere, which was centered around the Southern Cross. In three minutes we saw a month go by and all the changes that took place in the heavens during that time. Time was again speeded up and the universe was changed so that it appeared as though we were on the South Pole. The heavenly bodies that appeared in our heaven could not be seen down here, but there were different bodies that corresponded to some of ours. In less than an hour we had been clear to the South Pole and back again and had seen all the changes that take place in about two years there and how it compared with the heavens we see here. To enable us to resume our tour of Chicago we crossed the street and there ate in the cafeteria of the Chicago Museum of Natural History. The next place on the agenda to go was the Brookfield Zoo. We saw many different kinds of animals and their habitations. About 4:30 we started up town to find a place to eat dinner. Most of us ate at Toffenettis, located near the Schubert Theater, which was our destination following dinner. There we saw the stage play “South Pacific. A story of the medlodious life on an island within small-boat distance of Bali Ha'i. At about 12:00 we finally started homeward, tired and sleepy. Lions Club Banquet ........................................ January 2, 1951 ....................................Cafeteria of N.W.H.S. .....................................................5:30 ,.....................................Lions Club Banquet Sponsored by the Senior Class The tables were an encore of last year’s ;Carrying the New Years decoration theme throughout. The decorating committee consisted of Nance Ervin, Ed Likens, Norma Weimer, and Barbara Hunter. They were served family style by: Pat Strombeck, Norma Weimer, Helen Cunningham, Nance Ervin, Nadine Rikard, Phyllis Campbell, Ed Likens, Bob Gift, Howard Dunkin, Gary Popenfoose, Leonard Mauzy, and Dave Berger. The menu was: Fried Chicken, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Combination Salad, Hot Rolls, Butter, Jelly, Coffee, and Pie (Apple and Cocoantrt) which was donated by the members of the class and prepared by the kitchen committee: Ruth Ann Nine, Vonnie Pearson, Shirley Koher, Catherine Snellenberger, Joy Stump and assisting them were two mothers: Mrs. Koher and Mrs. Strombeck. After everyone had satisfied their hunger we were entertained by the Hunter family, who sang several numbers. When .t was all over we had a jolly time feeding ourselves and cleaning up. All in all while we were making $55. for our much planned for trip in the Spring, we enjoyed ourselves very much. When_____ Where. . . Time. . . . Occasion. 16 Senior Trip Dear Jean, May 23—Wednesday: With the wanderlust in our blood we left Webster at 2:30 A.M. for Richmond. Following U.S. No. 40, east through Richmond, Dayton Airport, Springfield, Columbus, State House, Zanesville. Crossed Ohio river and entered West Virginia; gas wells, and Pittsburgh. May 24--Thursday: We saw Forbes Field, Skyscraper College, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Alleghany and Blue Ridge Mountains and toured the historic battlefield at Gettysburg. Crossed the Mason-Dixon Line. Enjoyed a beautiful drive into Washington. We were enthralled by the magnificent Washington Cathedral and lovely chapels. Drive down Massachusetts Avenue, “Embassy Row. May 25—Friday: Took a thrilling trip on the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument for a view of the city. Toured the Capitol Building, Supreme Court Building, Congressional Library, where we saw priceless documents. Bill of Rights, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. We saw the home of George and Martha Washington, Mt. Vernon along the Potomac. After visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and several other points of interest, we enjoyed a free evening off by ourselves. May 26--Saturday: Early morning found us well on our way. Following Route 1, through Baltimore, over the Susquehanna River to Philadelphia where we saw Congress Hall, Independence Hall, Ben Franklin’s grave and the Betsy Ross House. We then crossed the Delaware River bridge to Camden, New Jersey. Highway No. 25 to Lincoln Tunnel and at last the moment most of us had been waiting for; arriving in the ‘BIG CITY’, New York. Our evening’s free. May 27—Sunday: Our whole day and evening was free for plans with sponsors. Some of us went to see a ballgame, shopping, or just looking at the ‘tali' buildings. All of us went on an R.C.A. Television tour. We had a grand time trying not to get lost while riding the subway. That evening some took in stage plays. May 28--Monday: Sight-seeing in upper and lower New York City and visiting Greenwich Village, the Bowery, Chinatown and toured the Empire State Building where we saw the entire city before us. Climaxing this; we took a three hour boat trip around Manhattan Island. Glass topped busses met the boat and took us sight-seeing downtown by way of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Our evening was free. May 29--Tuesday: Today we got a close-up view of many places we had seen from the boat--Central Park, Grant’s Tomb and etc. Upon crossing the George Washington Bridge we took the Storm King Highway to West Point, where we toured the Academy grounds. We stayed overnight in Ithaca. May 30--Wednesday: Took a morning drive to Niagara Falls.- This we sawfrom both American and Canadian sides. We crossed Rainbow bridge into Canada going through customs. Spent the night in London Ontario, in London Hotel. May 31--Thursday: Home by way of Chatham, Windsor, Canadian and U.S. Customs and Detroit. To tell the truth we saw so many things I can’t remember them all. I can definitely say this is not a bit over-rated. It has certainly been a wonderful experience. If you ever get a chance to go; don’t miss it; 17 Class Will We, the Class of '51 being of sound mind and in excellent health, do hereby make and declare this our last will and testament. As a class, we do hereby will and bequeath: To the Juniors, our job of adjusting the blinds in the assembly. To the Sophomores, our ability to get along with the faculty. To the Freshmen, all our ideas for initiation. To Mr. Blosser, our ability to keep paper off the floor. To Mr. Gerard, our ability to break Chemistry equipment. To Mr. Baker, our ability to be quiet in class when he is talking. To Mr. Young, our Typing ability for future classes. To Mr. Royer, our ability to make figures for solid geometry. To Mr. Moore, our excuses to talk to each other in the assembly. To Mr. Trestrail, our musical talent. To Mrs. Poor, our ability to get her off the subject of Home Economics. To Mrs. Bodkin, our ability to have our lessons every day. To Carole, our congratulations and wishes for a happy marriage to Jerry. As individuals, we leave the following: I, Sharon Beckler, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to solve problems in Geometry to Arlene Valentine. I, Dave Berger, do hereby will and bequeath my black hair to Jean Valentine. I, Phyllis Campbell, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get out of the study hall to any one who can’t think up a good explanation. I, Helen Cunningham, do hereby will and bequeath my blonde streakofhair to Carol Martin. I, Howard Dunkin, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to smoke in the Junior storeroom to Nub Niles. I, Tom Elliott, do hereby will and bequeath my rubber arm technique to James Abbott. I, Nance Ervin, do hereby will and bequeath my brown hair to Buthean Penn. I, Bob Gift, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to keep out of trouble to Ed Blue. I, Barbara Hunter, do hereby will and bequeath my back seat in the assembly to some deserving student. I, Pat Koher, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be a good natured telephone operator to Jean Carson. I, Shirley Koher, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive a car to John Nine. I, Ed Likens, do hereby will and bequeath my good nature to Buthean Penn. I, Ellis Mauzy, do hereby will and bequeath my Agriculture record book to Art E. and Ed B. so they can take Agriculture next year at half price. I, Ruth Ann Nine, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Shorty Buttler. I, Marilyn Pownall, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive a Studebaker to Red Valentine. I, Vonnie Pearson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get Bookkeeping to Gwen Gawthrop. I, Gary Popenfoose, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get good grades in school without working to Ed Blue. I, Nadine Rikard, do hereby will and bequeath my place on the honor roll to John Hiner. I, Catherine Snellenberger, do hereby will and bequeath my scatter brain to Gwen Gawthrop. I, Pat Strombeck, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get and hold a man to Effie Himes. I, Joy Stump, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to understand my lessons to anyone who needs it. I, Norma Weimer, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to wreck cars to Effie Himes. I, Lu Ann Wheeler, do hereby will and bequeath my shortness to Barbara F. 18 May 22, 198] Dear Diary: Here I sit, rockin' and rememberin'—Just thirty years ago tonight the Class of '51 were all perched up there on the gymnasium stage, perspiring in a genteel manner, as befitting HS graduates, and quaking in our caps and gowns—Kinda happy--and kinda sad—I wonder what has happened to all of us—I wish I could see them all again right here and now--Goodness! What is that soft, eerie music? Things seem to be growing hazy—I'm drifting away on a pink, fluffy cloud—How strange—Here we all are, back on the gymnasium stage—just like thirty years ago—Oh, a few extra pounds here and there—and not quite so many hairs to be counted on some of the heads, to be sure—but still all here—and all intact. . Now they pass in array before me—Wait until I get my notebook—OK, proceed. My, what a distinguished looking gentle man--and what a charming lady on his arm— TOM ELLIOTT, Dr. JOHN ELLIOTT, I’d have you know —and his very learned assistant chemist—NADINE RIKARD. They have made great strides in the field of science, and the development of jet propulsion. My! What a successful looking businessman--DAVE BERGER, to be sure! I always knew he had a good business head on his shoulders, as he has proven by becoming manager and part owner of NW's thriving Blue Bell Corporation. He tells us that he attributes much of his success to the lady with him, his secretary—Now--don't tell me—I have it—she is CATHERINE SNELLENBERGER, of course. I ask how old NWHS is coming along and — A dignified gentleman steps up and most emphatically informs me that NW now boasts a population of 25,000—Why, he's the mayer of NW—there's something about the way he quirks his eyebrow—EDDIE LIKENS—I scarcely recognized you without that nice short hair cut you always used to wear. You say there is now 23,000 in the school—Goodness! Imagine that many wiggling kids! Who do they find to keep them in line? —Here she comes—I'd know her anywhere!--JOY STUMP the brain of our class — and now principal of NWHS. What is that? Don't talk so fast, please. My shorthand is a mite rusty—Oh, you say, you could never manage the school without the help of the blackhaired girl with you? She's your office girl? She was selected Office Girl for 1980 by a national poll. Congratulations, NORMA WEIMER! We always knew you would go far! PHYLLIS CAMPBELL answers roll call to tell us that since graduating from Manchester College, she has been teaching readin’, writin’, and 'rithmetic to young hopeful students in NW grade school. LEONARD MAUZY, former four stripe man— is now NWHS coach. How does your record go, Sug? Seventeen wins, and no losses--Yea, rah, rah,! Team! This one some how makes me think of Florence Nightingale—Is that your name? No, it’s SHARON BECKLER, and I am proud to report that she has realized her ambition to become a nurse, and is now working at St. Joe Hospital in Fort Wayne. Here comes a most snappy uniform, and inside it is none other than HOWARD DUNKIN, owner of the Pure Oil Station in Warsaw, the largest garage in Northern Indiana. He is accompanied by MARYLIN DUNKIN, who presides behind his cash register. What a fashionable looking lady-—It's NANCE ERVIN, editor of the world’s largest fashion magazine, Fashion”. Her top artist is MARILYN DEITCH, also a former member of the class. RUTH ANN NINE, who graduated from Ihirdue, is now teaching Home Economics at Warsaw and loves it. I see a couple of charming ladies that seem to be in somewhat ot a hurry—There’s something familiar looking about those diamonds sparkling 19 on their left hands--Naturally -It’s PATSTROMBECK and VONNIE PEARSON--they say they just must get home and get the potatoes on for supper and put the babies to bed. Don’t hurry off, girls) Jack and Bud won’t mind if you're a little late) Two dark-haired ladies spoke at once--Why it’s Mrs. Grover Penn- SHIRLEY KOHER—(she says they live in Webster) and Mrs. Bob Dean—PAT KOHER—who lives on a farm near Syracuse. Next LU ANN WHEELER and HELEN CUNNINGHAM take the center of the stage to inform us that they are very happy as co owners of the Crystal Dairy Bar in Columbia City. They step back to make way for GARY POPENFOOSE, a former basketball star at Webster--now Professor ot Athletics at Manchester College, where he attended college. Now the final member of our class steps into the limelight--BOB GIFT, a well known comedian who has his own TV show. Now that we’ve found out how all the Class of '51 has fared, let’s gather around and have an old-fashioned chat--Oh, brother, hear that eerie music again--It’s getting louder) Everything is growing dim--there comes that pink cloud------Ho! Hum) I must have fallen asleep) I do wonder what has happened to all the dear old classmates.? Well it's about time to retire. Jump down off lap. Catnip. I must fix me a cup of tea, and have a bit of toast, and wind the clock, and put you out, Catnip. After all, being the only Old Maid in the class has it's compensations—Now Scat) Barbara Hunter « TROY by SENIOR CLASS OF '50 North Webster High School CLASS OFFICERS President..... Vice -President Secretary..... Treasurer...... Tom Elliott Ed Likens Phyllis Campbell Ruth Ann Nine Class Colors................ Green and White Class Flower................Yellow Rose 20 Junior Class Activities This has been a very busy year for the JUNIOR CLASS. Our class has 21 members and two very efficient sponsors, Mrs. Bodkin and Mr. Royer. Jim Payne is our President this year, and a very good one too. Arthur Engleberth is our busy Vice-President. Lynn Overmeyer took care of our finances, while Peggy Jordan kept track of our business transactions. The concessions has kept everyone busy selling at noons and also at all the home basketball games. We have all worked very hard on this project. Among the other things to finance our treasury, we had a successful bake sale on January 20, 1951, at Bodkins Grocery. On January 26, at the Milford game we held a cake draw. Then Saturday, January 27, we had a scrap drive. Everyone was pleased with the results. Preceding the Christmas Holidays we found some very good salesmen in our class, as we had a big Christmas Card Sales. The main event of the year for the Junior Class, was the class play, “Cheaper by the Dozen.” With an excellent cast and a very good producer, Mr. Young, the play went off well. We all had fun producing and giving the play, and everyone enjoyed themselves afterwards at Mrs. Bodkins in Warsaw. The play cast was as follows: Mr. Gilbreth, Father--Lynn Overmeyer: Mrs. Gilbreth, Mother —Jean Carson; Ann, Oldest Daughter—Effie Himes; Part of the Dozen-—Ernestine--Gwen Gathrop; Frank-- Jack Jerraid; Jackie--Jim Hill; Dan--Arthur Engleberth; Bill-Leroy Knafel; Freda--Marilyn Ringler; Housekeeper—Charlotte Smith; Dr. Burton, Family Doctor-Don Smith; Joe Scales, Cheerleader--Eddie Blue; Miss Brill--Barbara Freeman; Larry, someone special--Jim Payne. STORY: Dad is a terrific efficiency expert, and it’s his firm conviction that what works in the factory will work in the home; Despite his high school age daughter’s interest in boys and dates, Dad pushes ahead with better organization for his large and delightful family. He puts up a chart for the young people to initial after completing each household task. To speed up the young people's education. Dad buys language lesson records for them to play every morning in the bathroom. While this provides uproarious humor and fast-paced action, there’s an important meaning and imperative reason for it all. The play begins with two of the young people remembering a happy time with Dad and how Mother had said, “Right now is the happiest time in the world.” “That’s the time in a family,” the other says, “when you’re all together. Before anything has happened to any one of you. They remember the last time the whole family was together, before Dad left to give a lecture in Europe. They didn’t know there was anything wrong with Dad's heart, or that he wouldn’t come back. However Dad knows he is living on borrowed time and that is why he is trying to make his family efficient, as he doesn’t want to leave such a load on mother. The children don’t understand this and think Dad is old-fashioned because he won’t let them have dates and modern clothes. Ann finally gets a date with a cheerleader and Dad insists that he will chaperone them on this date, the cheerleader don’t think Dad trusts Ann, but Dad says that it's cheerleaders that he don’t trust. The outraged cheerleader drives off in his car. With his time running out Dad sets up a democratic family council to handle the family problems and they are working out very well except for Ann. Dad is about to leave for Europe, both he and Ann are miserable because they don’t understand each other, then in a deft and moving scene. Dad becomes aware of how Ann has grown up and that she should have dates and go to dances. At the same time Ann realizes the truth about Dad. Their understanding is complete, and as Dad leaves, the family council is called to order. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL The Junior and Senior Classes sponsored a Halloween Carnival held in the North Webster Community Building. 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. On the Midway were set up various attractions, including: Bingo stand, dart throwing, hit the bottle, pitch ball in tile. Lady under Water, Trip around the World, refreshment stand, and a cafe, which was on the stage. Both classes benefited in two ways, the first; excluding the hard work and expenses, and secondly; we shared the profits equally. 22 Junior Class ART ENGLEBERTH JIM PAYNE PEGGY JORDEN LYNN OVERMYER COLLEEN BARTMAN ED BLUE JIM BRANS FORD JEAN CARSON JOHN CLINGERMAN BARBARA FREEMAN GWEN GATHROP -r. LEROY KNAFEL JIM HILL EFFIE HIMES JACK JERRAID MARILYN RINGIJER CHARLOTTE SMITH DON SMITH JEAN VALENTINE RUTH WITMER 23 Sophomore Class The Sophomore Class, sponsored by Floyd Baker, has twenty-two members. The officers are; President, Jerry Rhodes; Vice-President, Nub Niles; Secretary, Donna Barnhart; Treasurer, Warren Sloan. To make money for our Senior trip, we are selling red and white jackets with North Webster written on the back of them. On November 6, 1950, we haul a semester party. We had a hayride and later refreshments. On Saturday morning, October 14, 1950, in the wee hours of the morning, the Class of '53 left for Chicago. We spent the morning in the Hall of Science and Industry where we learned many interesting things. In the afternoon we visited the Museum of Natural History and John Shedd Aquarium. In the evening we went to the Oriental Theater and saw Vaudeville and a movie, “Mr. 880.” Freshmen September 9, 1950, finds the class of fifty-four, electing officers for the school year. They are as follows: Martha Fordyce, President; Doug Bowser, Vice-President; Anna Henwood, Treasurer; Leora Warble, Secretary. Our class sponsor is Mrs. Poor. Our first class party was October 25, 1950 with a pot-luck supper, after supper we played games. On October 16, we had “Freshman Initiation.” Following the Christmas tradition we had a gift exchange December 22, 1950, which was full of surprises. Our new members this year were as follows: Dawn Hickman, Dixie Guy, Phyllis Gaerte, Mary Lou Gaerte, Shirley Gregory, Elaine Bowman, Ellen Baker, Rex Hathway, John Weimer and Roger Keck. Eighth Grade There are twenty-five members in the eighth grade. We had a class party on Wednesday December 13. It was held at Daniel Elliott’s house. Later on in the evening we went to a show. Our officers are as follows: Daniel Elliott, President; Teddy Engleberth, Vice-President; and Lorene Mauzy, Secretary and Treasurer. Seventh Grade Our class this year is made up of twenty- ix students. New students are Nancy Jo Carter from Goshen and Robert Weston whj hails from Marion. Class officers are: President, Norma Barnheart; Vice-President, Ronnie Pearson; and Secretary-Treasurer, Charles Hunter. First party to be had by the seventh grade this year was held at the “Flowing Well Park” in October of 1950. A few games were played after eating. A good time was had by all. 24 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Mr. Baker. Sponsor; Warren Sloan. Jerry Rhodes. Nub Niles, Donna Lee ttarnbari. Mary Ann Butler. Donna Sue Ferverda, Marlene Bennett. Carol Martin. Joyce Gift. Dixie Kuhn. Arlene Valentine. Holly Burt. Delores Denekes. Norma Kaufman Marchand. Lorena Louis Neibert. Bob Likens. John Hiner. Daryle Hill, Ray Bilt . FIRST ROW: Mary Poor, Sponsor; Leora Warble, Doug Bowser. Martha Fordyce. SECOND ROW: Jim Butler, Bill Strombeck, Martin Koher, John Nine, Rex Hathaway, Phyllis Gaerte, Buthean Penn. THIRD ROW: Roger Keck, Dixie Guy, Dawn Hickman, Sam Popenfoose, John Weimer, Elaine Bowman, Eileen Richcreek, Mary Gaerte. FOURTH ROW: Judy Denekes, Shirley Gregory, Roger Stump, Jack Smith, Melvin Greider, Richard Bennett, Jim White, Lowell Buckner, Ellen Baker. 25 FIRST ROW: Left to Right; Richard Mabie, Tommy Kruger, Rodny Baughn, Teddy Engleberth, Lorene Maury, Daniel Elliott, Betty Kime, Jackie Barney. SECOND ROW: John Valentine, Donald Heche, Francia Likens, Noretta Henwood, Jim Eberly, Billy Kruger, Joyce Buckner, Nancy Barley, Beverly Beckler. THIRD ROW: Sharon Ladd, Beverly Tom. Eddie Nilea, Hal Minear, Phil Fidler, Kate Miller. Donna Fidler, Harley Mock. Sponaor, Mr. Moore. FIRST ROW: Left to Right; Carolyn Whitacre, Stanley Miller, Ronny Pearaon, Norma Jo Barnheart, Cher lea Hunter, Kennith Koher, Bob Kaufman. SECOND ROW: Harold Mickley, Diane Pierce, Glen Black, Peggy Rhodea, Vernon Fawley, Corene Rich wine, Lowell Engle, Lee Larence. THIRD ROW: Dale Danner, Jean Ann Maloney, Jack Smith, Bernard Penn, Jim Scott, Norma Jeane Richcreek, Jim Abbott, Jim Pearaon, Larry Richcrick. Sponsor, Mr. Treetrail. 26 Grade 6 First Row: Pat Butler, Judy Brown, Steve Kaylor, Barbra Jameson, David Burns, Jerry Smith, Freddy Clark. Second Row: Kay Koontz, Allen Streby, Douglas Trumbull, Jim Teghtmeyer, Stanley Kirkpatrick, David Kuhn, Jimmy Hill, Otto Engelberth. Third Row: David Rupprecht, Billy Maloney, Larry Miller, Amanda Stoner, Vance Randall, Phil Tom, Benny Black, Larry Strombeck, Teacher, Mr. S. Spencer. Not shown, Paul Harris. Grade 5 First Row: Larry Spry, Tommy Alden, Peggy Black, Billie Valentine, Vivian Baugher, David Buckner, Larry Mauzy, Ronnie Barley, Judy Garber, Keith Stump, Nancy Streby. Second Row: Rosemary Rodman, Marilynn Mock, Carman Brower, Curtis Shock, Ann Engeart, Maralyn Hinesley, Linda Bibler, Donald Ferverda, Gene Ladd, Larry Keim, Sandra Fidler, Jeannie Treatrail, Joan Bennett. Third Row; James Kaufman, Douglas Darr, Jerry Carson, David Nine, Glen Shear, Dawn Ebcrly, Judy Carter, Ronnie Metzner, Becky Gaskill, Jeannette Chrisly, Roy Henwood, Teacher Mr. Driver. Grade 4 First Row: Margaret Ann Bowser, Jimmy Conway, Joyce Fawley, Larry Whelan, Margaret Droke, Charlotte Lawerence, Suzanne Coy, Aaron Hinesley, Mary Lou Cartwright, Becky Mock. Second Row: Floyd Schaaf, Margo Kuhn, Linda Grieder, Sheila Bell, Nancy Dickinson, Sally Overman, Glen Black, Sarah Shoemaker, Kenneth Baugher. Third Row; Jon Beckler, Floyd Wilcoxson, Paul Carson, Karon Mock, Larry Plew, Judy Manely, Linda Lee Larsen, Lawrence Watson, Keith Enyeart, Tom Engle, Larry Hoffer. Teacher, Mrs. Gunter. Not Shown: Dorothy Engleberth, Robert Maloney. 27 Grade 3 First Row; Janet Gunter, Stephen Manley, John Brown, Linda Popenfoose, Tommy White, Stephen White, Judy Whelan, Woodrow Wagoner, Jennie Streby, Ronald Taylor, Karen Lewallen. Second Row: Ilene Kline, J. C. Kissinger, Jerilyn Richcreek, David Rodman, David Wright, James Gullett, Jerry Mowery, Douglas Metcalf, Jerry Hill, Robert Benson, Sandra Burns. Third Row; Judy Hamman, Gaynol La Rue, Max Mickley, Gary Culver, Connie Kay lor, Patty Enyeart, Elizabeth Bodkin, Philip Ladd, Bill Shoemaker, Larry Baugher, Marlene Schaaf, Jerry Baughn, Mrs. Dunkin. Grade 2 First Row; Sandra Blanchard, Elaine Greider, Neal Lang, Jackie Duff, Gary Black, Virginia Maloney, Gene Barney, Jo Ann Royer, Douglas Hoffert, Lana Reiff, Alice Stump, Kay Bell. Second Row: Dewayne Shoemaker, Tommy Hill, Linda Wagoner, Jimmy Durham, Sandra Shock, Johanna Wright, Linda Jordan, Sandra Bookman, Dolores Allen, Mike Shoemaker, Kathy Kline, Julia Keim. Third Row; Tommy Mock, Donald Harman, David Reiff, Carolyn Darr, Jack Harris, Billy Kaufman, Richard Watson, Phillip Hoy, Patty Shear, Peggy Schafer, Ellen Plew, Barbara Baugher, Mrs. Mauzy. Grade First Row; Jill Sullivan, Danny Baumbaugh, Fern Allen, Jerry Lewallen, Danny Mock, Eddie Enyeart, Brenda Wilcoxson, Bonnie Cartwright, Larry Lewallen. Second Row: Jerry Foreman, David Duff, Jan Durham, Linda Miller, Donna Shaw, Darlene Black, Steven Wright, Leonard Baugher. Third Row; Marvin Whitacre, Karen Hinesley, Dickie Kuhn, Jackie Dobbins, Carolyn Cook. 28 1950-51 Basketball November 3 was the season’s opener for the Trojans on the home floor. Wolf Lake was defeated led by Gary Popenfooses 31 points. Seven nights later the Trojans traveled to Syracuse for their first loss by 4 points. On the 17th the Trojans trounced the Bulldogs from Mentone in a race horse style of game. Five days later Sidney's Wildcats fell before the Trojans. Six nights later at Pierceton, the Burket Hawks fell prey for the Trojans. On a very cold and icy night December 1, the Trojans made a long trip to Beaver Dam and won a high scoring duel between Leesburg’s Pound and the Trojans Popenfoose and Webster won. The Trojans then went up to Jimtown and were defeated by the Elkart County Team. Then on December 22 at the natural Pierceton gymnasium the North Webster Trojans took the sting out of the previously unbeaten Syracuse Yellow Jackets by a 71-41 score. North Webster then took possession of the silver horseshoe. In their first game of the new year the Trojans ran into a red hot Etna Green team who wanted the silver horseshoe and got it. The next game to be played was in the county tourney against Syracuse which was a torrid battle all the way through with Syracuse winning 64-60. In the first game after the tourney the Trojans played Columbia City for the first time on the regular season and came home with a victory. The Trojans then met the new county champs from Silver Lake and they proved their ability 65-50. The Trojans played without the services of ace center Jerry Rhodes. Next the Milford Trojans romped home with a victory over our Trojans who played without star forward Sug” Mauzy but Nub Niles” came through with 13 big points as a substitute. Then Leesburg and Webster set a scoring record of most points in a game for the county 155 as Webster won 92-63. Pound set a Leesburg scoring record for one game with 37 points. Three Trojans scored pver twenty. In the last game before the annual goes to press the Trojans entertained Larwill and sent them home with defeat. There are still two games to be played. Namely Claypool and Pierceton before the sectional tourney. We hope the boys wearing North Webster's red and white colors can win the Sectional Tourney for the first time in the school’s history. B ’ TEAM Bill Strombeck, Roger Stump, Doug Bowser, Sam Popenfoose, Ed Blue, Warren Sloan, Coach Baker, John Pearson, Don Smith, John Weimer, Martin Koher, Jim White, Lewis Neibert. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: •A’ TEAM Student Manager, John Nine. Student Manager, Tom Elliot, Bob Gift, Ed Likens, Gary Popenfoose, Bob Likens, Nub Niles, Student Manager, LeRoy Knafel. Coach Baker, Daryle Hill, Sug Mauzy, Jerry Rhodes, Art Engleberth, Lynn Overmyer, Coach Gerard. JUNIOR HIGH TEAM FIRST ROW: Harley Mock, Charley Hunter, Ronnie Pearson, Phil Fidler, Harold Mickley, Kenith Koher, James Scott. SECOND ROW: Coach Royer, Don Hecke, Jim Eberly, James Pearson, Hal Minear, Ted Engleberth. 30 Softball On September 8, Sidney opened the season at 7:30 under the lights and lost 30-2. Four days later Pierceton invaded the local diamond and put up a terrific battle before falling to defeat 6 to 5. On the 19th the Trojans played their first game to Milford 3-2. Three days later Coach Gerard’s boys beat the host Syracuse Yellowjackets 12 to 7. In the last game of the regular season Leesburg was beaten 9 to 3. There was a three way tie for first place in the Northern Division. Milford won the toss and Syracuse had to play Webster for the other place in the play-off. The Yellowjackets won after a very rough game 10 to 4. BOX SCORE NWHS 30 S idney 2 NWHS 6 Pierceton 5 NWHS 2 Milford 3 NWHS 12 Syracuse 7 NWHS 9 Leesburg 3 NWHS 4 JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL Syracuse 10 NWHS 4 Syracuse 11 NWHS 11 Syracuse 15 NWHS 1 Pierceton 11 NWHS 5 Pierceton 9 32 WHISTLE LICK JAKE SUG SPEED THE THREE STOOGES RUNT ART SLOP DIGGER NUB 33 G. A. A, Nezvs The North Webster G.A.A. has been in existence for 6 years. The object of the organization is to stimulate interest in girls’ athletics and to standardize and promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. We are members of the Indiana League of High School Girls’ Athletic Association and abide by State rules. Meetings are held every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30. Each year sweaters and letters are awarded to Seniors who have successfully earned a set amount of credit points. Various activities include softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and badminton. In addition to the required attendance at all regular meetings, each girl must participate in at least nine hours of outside athletics during each six week period. This year eight sweaters and letters have been awarded to Senior members. They are Nadine Rikard, Nance Ervin, Ruth Ann Nine, Vonnie Pearson, Norma Weimer, Pat Strombeck, and Pat and Shirley Koher. The officers were elected at the last meeting of 1950. They are: President-Nadine Rikard; Vice-President-Nance Ervin; Secretary-Ruth Ann Nine; Treasurer-Vonnie Pearson. The G-A.A. had two skating parties at Warsaw Tunnel of Fun, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. The new members are: Martha Fordyce, Elaine Bowman, Leora Warble, and Marilyn Pownall. 7th and 8th FIRST TEAM The 7th and 8th grade teams are not doing so well at this time with a three to seven won and lost mark. Maybe they will do better in the Tourney under the direction of Coach Paul Royer. They lack the necessary height to get the rebound but they will grow more before they get into high school. Meaning North Webster will have a good team for the next two or three years. BOX SCORE N WHS 24 Sidney 32 N WHS 21 Atwood 31 N WHS 18 Syracuse 23 N WHS 40 Atwood 41 N WHS 22 Pierceton 28 N WHS 28 Sidney 30 N WHS 37 Claypool 17 N WHS 28 Claypool 19 N WHS 36 Leesburg 11 N WHS 31 F4erceton 40 34 G. A. A FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right; Effie Himes, Leora Warble, Holly Burt, Joyce Gift, Marlyn Ringler. Shirley Koher, Pat Koher, Norma Weimer, Nadine Rikard, Nancie Ervin, Ruth Ann Nine, LaVonne Pearson, Pat Strombeck. Director, Mrs. Poor, Carole Martin, Sue Ferverda, Donna Lee Barnheart, Elaine Bowman, Martha Foredice, Peggy Jordan, Marlyn Pownall. G. A. A. Seniors LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancie Ervin, Pat Koher, Nadine Rikard, Ruth Ann Nine, Shirley Koher, LaVonne Pearson, Pat Strombeck, Norma Weimer. 35 NANCE JIM SUE FIRST ROW: Frances Likens, Secretary; Nadine Rikard, President; Dave Berger, Vice-President; Sue Ferverda, Jim Payne, Nancie Ervin, Cheerleaders. SECOND ROW: Ruth Ann Nine, Effie Himes, Arlene Valentine, Dixie Kuhn, Delores Detkes, Jean Valentine, Ruth Whitman, Marlene Benette. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Butler, Leora Warble, Joyce Gift, Norma Weimer, Barbra Hunter, Norna Kaufman, Rodney Baun. Booster Club 36 Director—Albert H. Trestrail Drum Major--Donnie J. Heche Twirler --Carol Martin Effie Himes Nance Ervin Sue Ferverda Cornets and Trumpets: Bass Horns: Clarinets: Joyce Gift Vernon Fawley Barbara Hunter Donna Fidler David Rupreck Pat Koher Effie Himes Judy Koontz Francis Likens Saxophones: Ruth Nine Donnie Heche Leora Warble Donna Barnhart Otto Engleberth Martha Fordyce Norma Barnhart Sue Ferverda Corene Richwine Trombones: Elaine Boman Stanley Kirkpatrick Bell Lyre: Shirley Koher Eddie Niles Judy Hunter David Nine French Horns: Jim White Baritone: Noretta Henwood Cymbals: Carol Martin Teddy Engleberth Marlene Bennett Bass Drum: Snare Drum: Lowell Buckner CHORUSES John Nine Albert Trestrail Sue Ferverda 30 members 20 members 16 members Participated In the County Choral Festival. Mixed Chorus gave special number at County Festival. Presented Cantata at Easter time. TRAVELERS The Travelers’ Club is an organization made up from members of the three High School History Classes, sponsored by Mr. Floyd Baker, the Social Studies teacher. Nance Ervin was elected President by the 32 members with Jim Payne Vice-President and Arlene Valentine and Donna Barnhart our Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The old members took a trip to South Bend on December 14, 1950 to tour the Studebaker Corporation. Then in the afternoon we toured St. Mary’s of the Woods and Notre Dame. Another trip is being planned by the club for this spring. Special speakers and movies have been enjoyed by the club as special activities at their regular Monday evening meetings. Some of the special speakers were Fred Blosser, he showed us slides on his trips East. These included pictures taken of New York, Niagara Falls and West Point. Mr. Roy Driver, Mr. Sidney Spencer and Mr. Joe Gerard who told us of their experiences in the Armed Forces. Director Accompanist Girls ’ Chorus Boys' Chorus Mixed Chorus Activities L 2. 3. F.F.A. The F.F.A. is an organization of boys enrolled in Vocational Agriculture in high school. The main purpose of F.F.A. is to promote newer methods of Agriculture. They have F.F.A. chapters all over the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Indiana was the nineteenth state to join the national organization and North Webster was the 258th chapter in Indiana. The F.F.A. sponsored a pest contest and are now selling garden seeds in the community. 38 39 Boys Chorus First Row: Rodney Baughn, Lowell Buckner, Jim Butler, Rex Hathaway. Second Row; Sue Ferverda, Pianiat, Donnie Heche, Dick Bennet, Sam Popenfooae, John Nine, Doug Bowser, Eddie Likens, Ray Biltz. Third Row; Gary Popenfooae, Dave Berger, Jim Payne, Ed Blue, Melvin Greider, Linn Overmyer, Ed Likens, A. H. Trestrail. Mixed Chorus First Row: Rodney Baughn, Sue Ferverda, Nance Ervin, Carole Martin, Ruth Ann Nine, Delores Denakas, Barbra Hunter, Jim Butler. Second Row; Loerll Buckner, Pat Strombeck, Charlotte Smith, Gwen Gawthrop, Shirley Koher, Martha Foredice, Judy Hunter, Rex Hathaway. Third Row; Donald Heche, Eddie Niles, Dick Bennet, Lynn Overmyer, John Nine, Gary Popenfooae, Doug Bowser, Ray Biltx, A. H. Trestrail, Director. Girls9 Chorus First Row: Buthene Penn, Phyliss Gaerte, Ellen Baker, Frances Likens, Marlene Benett, Carole Martin, Sue Ferverda, Joyce Gift, Shirley Gregory, Collene Bartman, Norma Weimer, Nancie Ervin, Barbra Hunter, Effie Himes, Gwen Gathrop, Arlene Valentine, Marlyn Ringler, Judy Hunter, Mary Lou Gaerte, Norma Kaufman, Charlotte Smith, Marlyn Pone 11, Shirley Koher, Barbra Freeman, Ruth Nine, Martha Foredice, Dawn Hickman, Elaine Bowman, Delores Denekes, Dixie Guy, Jucy Denekes, Director, Mr. Trestrail. 40 FIRST ROW: Mary Ann Butler, Joyce Gift, Bob Likens, Dsve Berger, Nub Niles, Jim Payne. Donna Lee Barnhart, Nancie Ervin, Arlene Valentine, Gwen Gathrop. SECOND ROW: Mr. Baker. Sponsor. Bob Gift, Ed Likens. Pat Koher, Nadine Rikard. Ruth Nine, Donna Sue Ferverda, Effie Himes, Carbl Martin. Sharon Beckler, Jean Valentine. Norma Kaufman. THIRD ROW: Shirley Koher, Warren Sloan. John Hiner, Lynn Overmeyer, Jim Butler, Tom Elliott, Howard Dunkin, Marilyn Pownall, Delores Denekes, Dixie Kuhn. FIRST ROW: John Hiner, Bob Likens, Leroy Knafel, Jack Jerriad. SECOND ROW: John Nine, John Weimer, Melvin Greider, Roger Keck, Sponsor, Mr. Moore. 41 Editor-Nancy Ervin; Assistant Editor-Ed Likens; Sports Editor-Howard Dunkin; Assistant-Bob Gift; Sports Editor for Girls-Nadine Rikard; Literary Editor-Joy Stump; Assistants-Norma Weimer and Barbara Hunter; Circulation Manager-Dave Berger; Assistant-Ruth Ann Nine; Picture Editor-Tom Elliott; Art Editor-Mickey Deitch; Activities Editor Phyllis Campbell; Assistants-Kate Snellenberger and Lou Ann Wheeler; Typists-Phyllis Campbell, Lu Ann Wheeler, Helen Cunningham, Kate Snellenberger, Vonnie Pearson, Norma Weimer, Nadine Rikard and Marilyn Pownall; Advertising Committee-Pat Koher; Kate Snellenberger, Vonnie Pearson, Bob Gift, Gary Popenfoose, Phyllis Campbell. Marilyn Pownall, LuAnn Wheeler, Norma Weimer, Catherine Snellenberger, Nadine Rikard, Helen Cunningham, Vonnie Pearson, and Phyllis Campbell. 42 New Addition Sometime in March 1949, a mass meeting was held to discuss the need of additional room that was needed. Petitions were then circulated in Tippecanoe Township. The purpose of the new addition is for: 1. Hot lunches, 2. A much needed Home Economics Department, 3. A larger Music Department, 4. A farm shop and class room for Vocational Agriculture Department, 5. A new and larger library, 6. Additional class rooms for the Mathematic Department, Social Studies Department, Commerce Department, Grade One, Visual Education, and Photography. The new addition, with a total bond issue of $ 100,000.00, was designed by D. H. Lessig, Architect of Warsaw, who was also the Engineer. Contracts were let the last part of July to the following: General Contractor Fred O. Carey Construction Company South Whitley Plumbing and Heating Contract Howard Pontious Nappanee Electrical Contract McKay Electric Company Fort Wayne With Rasor and Rasor as legal attorneys for the township. Work started sometime in October of 1949. The addition was completed September 1, 1950. The cafeteria where hot lunches are served is in the basement part of the new addition. It consists of a large dining room, 78 x 33 feet, and a kitchen where the hot lunches are prepared. The very delicious meals that are served are planned by Mrs. Wayne White, who is head cook. Others who help her are: Mrs. John Frisinger, Mrs. I. W. Martin, and Mrs. Maurice Fiddler. On the first floor is the large farm shop and Agriculture class rooms, which are great improvements to our school. Also on the first floor is the very modern Home Economics Department. The kitchen part is furnished with the latest Crosley stoves, sinks and cupboards. In the other part are new tables and chairs used for sewing. The sewing machines are not new, but still look nice. At the windows are very clever plastic drapes. An additional class room, used by the grades for a rainy day play room and committee meetings and special classes by the high school, and the first grade room complete the first floor. On the second floor the ‘L shaped Music room tops the list. It has plenty of room for band music, instruments, and the band itself. Also lots and lots of room for chorus. Next is the new Social Studies room with lots of windows for plenty of light. Across the hall is the Mathematics room with room for working Mathematics on the blackboards. Oh yes, the chalk boards are not black, they are green. Sure do brighten up the rooms. Next comes the large spacious library with lots of shelves for books, also tables and chairs for reading magazines. Then comes the Commerce Department which is really nothing new but only remodeled rooms. But at that, they are really swell. Another room, the old Social Studies room, was remodeled into a visual education room. It is very nice to have a place to show all our classroom films. Last but not least comes the smallest room on the second floor-the dark room. This is set up so that all the picture work for the annual can be done right at school. Of course it will be used by the Physics class, too. All in all it is one swell thing, so let's all help to keep it nice for the classes that follow you and me. WALSWQRTH 43 A VIEW OF THE LIBRARY MRS. BODKIN, LIBRARIAN Cafeteria COOKS Left to Right; Mrs. Wayne E. White, Mrs. M. Fiddler, Mrs. J. F. Frisinger, Mrs. I. W. Martin. 45 REMODELED COMMERCE ROOMS Alma Mater 46 Brigadier General Ralph Tate congratulating Sergeant Sydney J. Spenaer P.R. Sect. US FA after presenting him with the Army commend ation ribbon. OUR ALMA MATER SHORTY mj sjL k . WHAT’S COOKIN’ ? ? OUR HERO IN VIENNA k HOLMES AND WATSON 48 49 z CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1951 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 “I WILL STUDY AND PREPARE MYSELF AND SOMEDAY WHEN MY OPPORTUNITY COMES, I WILL BE READY.” ABRAHAM LINCOLN NORTH WEBSTER, IND. COMPLIMENTS OF THORNBURG DRUG CO. AT THE HEART OF THE LAKE REGION SYRACUSE INDIANA NORTH WEBSTER North Webster Dri-Gas, Inc DRI-GAS - - THE ALL-PURPOSE BOTTLED GAS GAS FOR COOKING - HEATING - REFRIGERATION HOME APPLIANCES - PLUMBING - HEATING PAINTS AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES NORTH OF HIGH SCHOOL PHONE 64-J “APPLIANCE CENTER OF LAKE REGION” Tippecanoe Boat Co. BOATS - MOTORS - MARINE SUPPLIES SALES AND SERVICE ON TIPPECANOE LAKE _____________________________ Farmers Feed Service MARTIN’S FEEDS CUSTOM GRINDING PHONE 44 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. White's Service Station MOBILGAS - MOBILOIL LUBRICATION - WASHING - TIRE SERVICE - RECAPPING OFFICIAL AAA STATION LESTER WHITE DAN WAGONER PHONE 20-J NORTH WEBSTER, IND. Rhoades 66 Service PHILLIPS “66” GAS AND OIL LUBRICATION AND OUTBOARD SERVICE PHONE 126 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. COMPLIMENTS OF H. O. Kring Motors ; DE SOTO PLYMOUTH PHONE 688 WARSAW, IND. Pure Oil Service Station LESTER SHOCK :: PEARL SHOCK PHONE 42-J NORTH WEBSTER, IND. Troxel Funeral Home FUNERAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 46 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. COMPLIMENTS OF Jordan's Shellane SALES AND SERVICE THE MODERN BOTTLED COOKING GAS MR. MRS. JIM JORDAN PHONE 57 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. Eberly Oil Company DISTRIBUTORS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BOX 104 NORTH WEBSTER, END. PHONE 106 COMPLIMENTS OF White Front I. G. A. Store H. R. BOCKMAN, PROPRIETOR PHONE 28 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. North Webster Hardware E. L. TEGHTMEYER GENERAL HARDWARE - PAINTS - PLUMBING HEATING PHILGAS - BOTTLED GAS STOVES - ELECTRICAL FIXTURES APPLIANCES PHONE 15-J NORTH WEBSTER, IND. Home Furniture Mart RCA- MAGNA VOX AND ZENITH RADIOS FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES - - FURNITURE ROAD 15, JUST NORTH OF WARSAW CITY LIMITS PHONE 529 OPEN NIGHTLY UNTIL 9:00 P. M. LISTEN TO “BEAT THE BAND” SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 8:15 P. M„ OVER W R S W North Webster Lumber Supply Company (INCORPORATED) MILLWORK - BUILDERS’ HARDWARE - PAINT - COAL - CEMENT “HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDERS” TELEPHONE 75 NORTH WEBSTER, IND. Compliments of Bookman's Variety 5c to $5.00 — 5.00 and Up Phone 17 North Webster, Ind. J. B. Hoy Agency Real Estate - Insurance Phone 129-J North Webster, Ind. Compliments of Billie Don's Sporting Goods Everything for the Sportsman Syracuse, Ind. Compliments of NORTH WEBSTER CONCRETE PRODUCTS Residence Phone 101-R Plant Phone 101-J Septic Tanks - Grease Traps - Dry Well Lids - Stepping Stones North Webster, Ind. JOHN SNELL Women’s Apparel and Gifts 109 South Buffalo Street Phone 14 Warsaw, Ind. Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Phone 1600 Warsaw, Ind. NORTH WEBSTER ARTIFICIAL ICE CO. “Pick Our Ice, It’s Pure” Phone 60 North Webster, Ind. FITCH'S JEWELRY STORE Phone 781 Warsaw, Ind. Compliments of GRILL and SKILLET Across from American Legion Compliments of K'S FOOD SHOP Phone 41 North Webster, Ind. Compliments of M M CAFE Phone 27 North Webster, Ind. J. D. VAN CAMP Real Estate Farms - City and Lake Property - Cottages - Insurance Phone 72-J North Webster, Ind. ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM EQUIPMENT New Holland Balers and Choppers Dunham Tillage Tools Phone 1240 Warsaw, Ind Phone 109-J D. R. Culberson THE WEEFIXIT SHOP Sharpening of Fine Edge Tools “What a curse is a Dull Tool; What a prideful comfort a Sharp one.” 2 Blocks East of Dri Gas Service North Webster, Ind. Compliments of EARL HIMES County Auditor MOCK'S JEWELRY Hamilton - Boulvard Watches Registered Diamonds - Community - Rogers Silverware Compliments of DIXIE GRILL NESTLE BEAUTY SHOP Syracuse Helen Raver Where Friends Meet to Phone 23 North Webster, Incj. Chat and Chew Compliments of GILLIAM-FELKNER CO. CARL T. ZIMMER John Deere Dealer for Kosciusko County H. J. SHRADER CO. Phone 1205 Warsaw, Ind. Phone 613 Warsaw FRED S. WARD, Jeweler Oliver Sales and Service WARSAW GRAIN MILLING CO. Implement Department J. I. Case Sales and Service Warsaw, Ind. Union Street at Penn. R. R. Phone 893 Compliments of SCHWINN'S CAFE Home Cooking and Homemade Pies North Webster, Ind. Compliments of GERARD'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 9-M North Webster, Ind. Compliments of STROMBECK'S DAIRY Complete Line of Dairy Products North Webster, Ind. Compliments of BODKIN'S HOME STORE Francis and Harriet Bodkin Phone 10-J North Webster, Ind. Compliments of LAKELAND THEATRE Friendly Theatre for Friendly People Always Good Entertainment Phone 100 North Webster, Ind. CARTERS DEPARTMENT STORE “Save the Difference” Warsaw, Ind. Compliments of STYLE SHOP Women’s and Children’s Wear E. Center St. Warsaw, Ind. Compliments of IUv€ BERGER'S BARBER SHOP Your Business Appreciated We Aim to Please Phone 73 North Webster, Ind. r . 1