Pleasant Lake High School - Bittersweet Yearbook (Pleasant Lake, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1953 volume:

daulufldlad Bu., he Senlon CQQAA at IOQEQAQM 'Wlum High .School '::5f55?53E55is:k:., .25,:Q5zs:,gggE55?Em:v:'-pl' To scores oi graduates oi Pieasant Nliiis, there has come eaic 'oetw een high scnooi For some, time r many, a 'or oar eer . stiiig io diiier ent and a has onig stood the inture has been iar the one pianned in high if onn s cho oi . deep appr ecia- this in a spirit oi teiore dedicate ni serving We the nr ainm 1 our tion Spotiight to o med iorces o in the at ntry . CO0 2111131 my wwf' W W Marjorie Blocker Manchester College B. S. Home Economics and English Fred Johns Purdue University Ball State, University of Wisconsin. Industrial Arts and Science. Velma Huser Adrian College A.B. Ball State Teachers College, Biology, History, Math, and Lunch Cashier Fern Broadwell Oakland City College A. B. Commercial Myron Lehman Ball State College Phy. Education, Government, History, Health, and Coach. Lois Bodkin Indiana State Teachers College, A. B. Manchester College English Dorothy McLean Baldwin-Wallace College, B.M.E. Chorus and Band Howard M. Hill Ball State Teachers College, B.S.g M.A. Algebra, Geometry, and Principal. N 'x' XX K Q I ,Q , 1 xi? -ffix ' MW! 0155 J' XXIQ , N f iff g XJ, , NNE I -x JL, ff X , L. i 1 MSS! Yearbook Staff Faculty Advisor ....... Editor -in -Chief ................. Assistant Editor -in-Chief ..... Business Manager ................ Assistant Business Manager ...... Activity Editor Chairman ...... Activity Editor ............... Activity Editor ...... Activity Editor ........ Advertising Manager .............. Assistant Advertising Manager ..... Photography ...... ..... ..... Photography ................ Sports Editor Chairman ...... Sports Editor ............... Sports Editor ..... Sports Editor ..... Art Editor ....... Art Editor ....... Typist .............. Assistant 'I'ypist ..... Assistant Typist ..... Proof Reader ..... Bodkin .........Jim Wilson Audrey Gephart ......Gerald Sipe .......I1ene Mitchel ......Robert Speakman Clarence Zimmerman ......Marcile Manley .....Violet Judge .....Lester Manley .....Calvin Wolfe ......Shir1ey Johnson .....Betty Sheets ......Jerry Price .........Bud Case .......Lester Painter King .Rose Ann Bilderback ............Mari1yn Sipe .....Shir1ey Edwards .. Shirley Fox .....Rex Raudenbush ......Miss Broadwell ,., Senior lass fficers Class Flower: Class Color: American Beauty Rose Blue and White Class Motto: They conquer who believe they can Shirley Red Johnson Music 1-2-3-4 Class Play 3 Basketball 1 -2 Recorder 4 Treasurer 2 Audrey Gabby Gephart Treasurer 3 Vice-President 4 Class Play 4 Music 1-2 -3 -4 Basketball 1-3 Shirley Shirl Music l-2-3-4 Class Play 3 Band 3-4 Treasurer 4 Basketball 1 -3 Secretary 2 Wilson Secretary 4 Band 3-4 Basketball 1 -3 Vice-President 2 Jim ' 'Weasel President 4 Band 1 -2 -3 -4 Music 1 -2 -3-4 Vice-President 1 Class Play 3-4 , Editor -in-chief Edwards f x Bud Roy Case Basketball 1-2 -3 -4 Track 3-4 Softball l-2 Rose Rosie Bilderbackl Class Play 3-4 Vice-President 3 Secretary 1 Band 2-3-4 Basketball 1-3-4 Music 4 Ilene Mitch Mitchel Secretary 3 Treasirer 1 Class Play 4 Basketball 1-3 Music 1-2-3-4 Keith Tor Frey Class Play 4 Music 1-2 Basketball 1-3-4 Track 3-4 Violet Vi .Tu Class Play 3-4 Music 4 Basketball 1-3 Librarian 4 dge John Mouse King Basketball 1 -2 -3 -4 Music 1 -2 Tracl 3-4 Softball 1 -2 Lester Les Manley Basketball 1 -2 Student Manag Softball 1 -2 er4 Marcile Cile Manley Class Play 4 Basketball 1-3 Music 1-2-3-4 Robert Bob Speakman Music 4 Basketball 1-2-3 Student Manager 4 Softball 1-2 Lester Smooch Painter Basketball 1-2 -3-4 Music 1 Track 3-4 Softball 1-2 .Terry Roy Price Basketball 1-2 -3-4 President 1 Music 1 -2 -3 -4 Track 3-4 Softball 1 -2 Class Play 4 Shirley Foxie Fox President 3 Class Play 3-4 Basketball 1 -3 Music 1-2-3-4 Rex Raudenbush Picklethumper Music 2-4 Band 1 Class Play 3 President 3 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 Track 3-4 Clarence Zimmerman llzimmyli Class Play 3-4 Band 3-4 Music 3-4 Track 4 Recorder 4 Basketball 4 Betty Bet Sheets Class Play 3 Music 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-3 Librarian 2-4 Gerald Spidora Sipe Class Play 3 Music 3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Calvin Curt Wolfe Music 1 -2 Class Play 3 Basketball 1 -2 -3 -4 Track 3-4 Softball 1 -2 Marilyn Sipe Music 1 -2 -3 -4 Band 1 -2 -3 -4 Class Play 3 -4 Basketball 1 -3 Q . I CLASS HISTORY We, as freshmen, entered P. M. H. S. with an enrolhnent of twenty-eight pupils, from five different schools. We soon became a United Organization, enthusiastic and full of ideas about our first year in school. Right away we elected the following officers: President, Jerry Price, Vice-president, Jim Wilson, Secretary, Rose Bilderback, Treasurer, Ilene Mitchel, Sponsor, Mr. Higgins. One day we shall never forget was our Freshman Initiation. Marching around the study hall with our clothes on wrong side out, in our bare feet, and our hair in a strange fashion, we furnished entertainment for everyone. We had one class party which was held in the school house. There was plenty of fun and excitement afoot. We, as sophomores, began our second year in P. M.. H. S. with twenty- four students. We immediately chose our class officers as follows: President, Rex Raudenbush, Vice-president, Shirley Johnson, Secretary, Shirley Edwards, Treasurer, Jim Wilson. Our class was well represented in all school activities. Most of the boys played basketball. Three were on the first team, and others that participated in sports were on the second team. Three of our girls were second team cheer leaders--Shirley Johnson, Shirley Edwards, and Audrey Gephart. As Junior Jottings we started our 3rd year of high school with twenty- two members. Losing Carol Musser, Donald Suman, and Jerry Neadstine. To enlarge our treasurery we sold pop and hot dogs at ballgames and also sold magazines during the year. For the magazine sales the class awarded a radio to Jerry Price who sold the most subscriptions. Class officers for the year were as follows: President, Shirley Fox, Vice-president, Rose Bilderback, Secretary, Ilene Mitchel, Treasurer, Audrey Gephart. We also had two enjoy- able class parties, one of which was held at the school house, and the other at the home of Ilene Mitchel. We also entertained a large group of people by giving a play called Three Cheers for Western. On May 9, 1952 school was dismissed and we were all looking forward to our senior year at P.M. H. S. Well, we entered good old P. M. H. S. for our last year as seniors. We still have our same class with twenty-two members. As a way of raising money for our class trip we sold ice cream and candy to the large groups that attended our basketball games. Also, we sold Christmas cards the first sem- ester. We are proud of our boys that participated in basketball. The first five of the basketball squad were as follows: Lester Painter, Bud Case, Jerry Price, Keith Frey, and John King who all came from our senior class. They did real good in helping to win the games and will be remembered in the following years. We gave a play called Inner Willy , which was a comedy. We were happy to have the large group of people that attended the play. The class officers for the year were chosen as follows: President, Jim Wilson, Vice-president, Audrey Gephart, Secretary, Shirley Johnson, and Treasurer, Shirley Edwards. We are now looking forward to our class trip which we are planning to start April 19. Prophecy Ah, at last here it is 1963. After nine years as a Rear Admiral in Uncle Sam's Navy, I finally got a leave to come home and see what my old classmates are doing. As I left the ship in San Francisco hailed a cab to take me to the hotel. Imagine my surprise when I noticed that the driver was Gerald Sipe. As it was a long way to the hotel, Gerald and I talked over old times. He told me that our old pal Jim Wilson is now a big Hollywood producer. The next morning I called Jim over the phone. He told me to come down and watch him make a movie. While we were walking around the lot, Jim introduced me to the famous actress, Pearly Van Ronson. I immediately recognized her as our former classmate. Back in Pleasant Mills she was known as Shirley Johnson. When I arrived back at the hotel there was a telegram waiting for me. It was from Houston, Texas. It seems that Bob Speakman has been very successful and now owns a large cattle ranch just south of Houston. Upon hearing that I was back in the states, Bob invited all of the members of the class of '53 to come to his ranch for a get-to- gether. I immediately took a plane for Houston. As usual air travel made me sick, but a pert little stewardess came to my rescue. It was Shirley Edwards. It seems Shirley is still unmarried and has been working for Trans World Airlines for several years. After arriving at the ranch we relaxed and waited for the rest to arrive. Looking to the north we saw a large cloud of dust. When the tires stopped squalling and the dust had settled, there sat Lester Manley behind the wheel of his new 250 H. P. Chrysler As you probably know, Les owns a famous 5th Ave. beauty shop. Lester's sister Marcile came along with him. She has been working as head beautician in Lester's shop. Marcile is still unmarried but she is engaged to a famous Broadway actor. ' The other person in the car was Lester's wife. In case you don't know, she is the former Audrey Gephart. Les and Gabby are getting along fine and have two cute little sons that are in school in New York. Hearing a noise we looked up and saw an airplane landing in a pasture field. It was John King in his private plane. At the present time John is drawing a pretty good salary as the president of the International Harvester Company. Other passengers in the plane were Calvin Wolfe, Keith Frey, and Lester Painter. Les has been spending a lot of time going to Ag. school and was just given an im- portant job with the Department of Agriculture. Calvin as you know, owns the country's largest amusement company, the Cumber- slicer Amusement Company. I guess Keith Frey is the only boy from the class to stay on the farm. Keith now owns 700 acres of the best land in St. Mary's Township. After talking to these boys for awhile our attention was drawn to the new Cadillac in the driveway., It was Rex Raudenbush and his wife, the former Patsy Burkhart. Rex is doing very well lately, he owns a half interest in the Burkhart Ditching Company. About supper time, Violet Judge and Marilyn Sipe telegraphed from Washington D.C. to tell us that they were too busy to come see us. They are nurses at the Walter Reed Hospital and since the war was just over they have a lot of cases to take care of. .Tust then there was a heck of a racket outside and Ilene Mitchel and her husband, Richard Peterson, came riding up on a motorcycle. They are very prosperous as they now own their own construction company but they still ride the motorcycle just for fun. ' About fifteen minutes later .Terry Price came driving up in his 1963 Ford. Jerry could afford a bigger car, but he is still a Ford man. Bud Case was with Jerry. They both play for the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. Jerry has a beautiful wife, fguess whoj and three boys that he is training to become ball players. Bud was married just last year to a good looking star player of the Fort Wayne Daisies. Right behind them was Shirley Fox and her husband, Bill Johnson. They now raise cattle on their farm in Blue Creek Township. Shirley brought Rose Bilderback with her. Rosie is the English professor in a a big eastern college. Well, I guess that's all of us. No! Wait a minute. There comes Betty Sheets with two soldier boys. Betty is now a member of the Women's Air Force. After refreshments and a swell evening together they all started back home and I had to get back to keep the Navy going. Before we left, however, we all agreed to meet again in 1973. Till then, Bye! Clarence Edward Zimmermann 7 l Class Will LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Rose Bilderback, do hereby will my ability to get into mischief and get right back out again to my sister, Mary. I, Shirley Fox, do hereby will my ability to skip 5th period study hall to the junior girls. I, Audrey Gephart, do hereby will my job as Assistant Editor -in-Chief to my sister, Bonnie I, Marilyn Sipe, do hereby will my quietness to the junior girls. I, Shirley Johnson, do hereby will my red hair to Mr. Hill. I, Shirley Edwards, do hereby will my single bad habit of losing combs, pencils, lipstick, and billfolds to anyone who wants it. I, Violet Judge, do hereby will my height to Herman Fuchs. I, Betty Sheets, do hereby will my pierced ears to Wayne Clouse. I, Marcile Manley, do hereby will my ability to come to school every day to anyone who misses a lot. I, Clarence Zimmerman, do hereby will my motorbike to Jack Bebout if he thinks he can balance it. I, Bob Speakman, do hereby will my Student Manager job to my brother, John. I, Lester Painter, do hereby will my ability to get service at Win-Rae Drive In to anyone who gets pokey service. I, Bud Case, do hereby will my ability to play basketball to Tom Baltzel. I, John King, do hereby will my nickname Mouse to anyone who wants it. I, Jerry Price, do hereby will my back seat in study hall to anyone who has good enough conduct to deserve it. I, Calvin Wolfe, do hereby will my ability to play like a Globetrotter to Freddie Williams. I, Rex Raudenbush, do hereby will my hair to fBald Eaglej Wolfe. I, Keith Frey, do hereby will my curly hair to Gene Williamson. I, Lester Manley, do hereby will my ability to get along with Miss Broadwell to the junior girls. I, Gerald Sipe, do hereby will my ability to get out to the bus before the bell rings to Jeanne and Ada. I, Ilene Mitchel, do hereby will my long crooked fingers to Miss Blocker. I, Jim Wilson, do hereby will my ability to trap and catch nothing to Roger Ripley. Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can Can ho's Who Who's the most argumentative ? ..... ............ J ohn King Who's the most ambitious 'P ........ ........... V iolet Judge Who's the most agreeable ? ...... ...... B ob Speakman Who's the most talkative? ..... ......... B etty Sheets Who's the Tomboy ? ...... ..... A udrey Gephart Who's going steady? ........ .............. S hirley Fox Who's the youngest? .................... Marcile Manley Who's the laziest? .................. Rex Raudenbush Who's the Wolf ? .......... Clarence Zimmerman Who's the blonde ? .. Who's bashful ? .... Who's the athlete? ..... ......... B ud Case Who's the neatest? Who's the artist? .... Who's the quietest? ...... ............ Who's the shortest? Who's the sleepiest? .... Who's the acrobat? ....... Who's the curly head? ..... Who's the most romantic ? .... .......Shirley Johnson ..............Marilyn Sipe ..........Lester Manley Wilson . . . ...... Rose Bilderback .Gerald Sipe . . . ...... Shirley Edwards . ....... Lester Painter . .......... Calvin Wolfe ........ Jerry Pri ce .. . ....... Ilene Mitchel Who's the glamour girl? ..... Who's the biggest nuisance ? ....... ............Keith Frey CAN YOU IMAGINE ? ? Rex Raudenbush getting straight A's on his report card? Violet Judge not talking about a red international truck ? Calvin Wolfe not going home the last period every day? Marilyn Sipe not yelling, Hey girls, Wait a minute ? Shirley Johnson not sticking her gum under the desk? Lester Painter not changing girls every two weeks? Bud Case going to the study hall the last period? Rosie Bilderback not sliding down the banister ? Lester Manley not talking back to the teachers ? Shirley Edwards worrying about her lessons? Shirley Fox not asking What's for dinner '? Keith Frey having a good basketball build? Bob Speakman getting to school on time ? Ilene Mitchel not talking about Pete ? Gerald Sipe without a smart answer ? Clarence Zimmerman six feet tall? John King not talking about girls? Marcile Manley missing school? Audrey Gephart not talking ? Jerry Price with long hair? Betty Sheets not giggling? Jim Wilson getting mad? you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you you imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine imagine A 1 iffw 1 Hy? , wa , ,, 9 - X Miz,- ' 2 ...1 1 15:31 ffl 1 . ' A f QQ-- 2. Swimming Beauties! ! Rirgg that bell for Spartans Hallelujah! we is burns! F 'Q ' -7- . x A ' ' ' V Q gi? Ag - SX X ,G ag ,J A if is f f 15 Iwi' 'If ff 1 gg? E Ah! j 1 Kb. ji Nll ' B ge X ' ' ,ff tj ' xx r If W , Nr S-I V 5 My . 2 ' g CS 1 Y 3 E I 2? . .,,:.. buvq 3 cr ., wx 1.1' , 5 1. ' f f X ' f -f Q s N ' -fs H Juniors Row 1. Tom Baltzell, Mary Sheets, Ruth Heiman, Roger Ripley, Pauline Roe, Marlene Hirschey, Herman Fuchs Row 2. Miss Blocher, Larry Myers, Jack Bebout, Ronnie Roe, Shirley Williamson, Darlene Fortney, Darrell Stout, Allen Girod Ross Winans, Raymond Lictenberger, Lee Wolfe President-Shirley Williamson Vice-President-Darrell Stout Treasurer -Lee Wolfe Secretary-Raymond Lictenberger . fl xx 7 . I I , . 5.Q,,.g: H ph -25315.555i15aa:s51i ' x of ix 2' 0PHO 015 N z ' 4 ES f- 0 Sophomores Row 1. Kent Von Gunten, Rodger Frey, Dwight Edgell, Dick Bauman, Donald Kraner, Ronnie Gephart, Joe Butler Row 2. Barbara Williams, Patty Dague, Marlene Ohler, Virginia Wolfe, Patsy Burkhart, Mary Bilderback, Carol Archer Row 3. Kermit Garner, Max Sheets, Helen Cook, Rita Ehrsam, Glenda Johnson, Mary Ann Jones, Ramona Gattshall, Suzanne Kuhn, Marilyn Luginbill, Muriel Foor, Bonnie Gephart, Leon Byers Row 4. Gloria Farner, Myrna Young, Barbara Jacobs, Roger Foor, Jim Smith, Janet Shady, Allen Bowen, John Ripley, Kenneth Marckel, Sponsor Mr. Lehman We began our second year with 38 members, later losing Jim Weaver. Having Mr. Lehman as our sponsor last year and thinking he was a swell sponsor, we chose him again this year. We chose the following officers: President, Kenneth Marckel Vice-President, Allen Bowen Secretary, Ronnie Gephart Treasurer, Ann Foor We are well represented on the basketball team. Leon Byer and Rodger Frey are on the first team and Kent VonGunton, John Ripley, Dee Wolfe, Wayne Clouse, and Allen Bowen are on the second team. Five of our girls are cheer leaders, Ann Foor and Bonnie Gephart for first team and Romona Gattshall, Marilyn Luginbill, and Suzanne Kuhn for second team. We enjoyed a skating party at Sunset and are looking forward to ordering our class rings and coming back to P.M.H.S. as juniors. FIQESIIJVIEN I f , x' i Freshmen Row 1. John Speakman, David Gehres, Darvon Light, Don Melching, Carl Sipe. Row 2. Paul Butler, Larry Myers, Robert Hirschy, Gene Williamson, Roger Kelsey, Sue Fortney, Elenor Bilderback Row 3. Lester Sheets, Judy Brunstrup, Ellen McAlren, Larry Merriman, John Wolfe, Charles Wolfe, Helen Burkhart, Carolyn King, Geraldine Johnson, Kay Edwards, Ronald Hill, Dick Byer, Mr. Johns Row 4. Marlene Girod, Esther Sheets, Patsy Zimmeriman, Daisy Irwin, Maxine Cook, Ada Foor, Jeanne Babcock, Norman Jean Bailey, Rex Werst The freshmen class had an election of officees at the beginning of the year The officers were elected as follows: President- Larry Merriman Vice-President Jeanene Babcock Secretary- Ada Foor Treasurer- Ellen McAhren Sponsor- Mr. Johns The freshmen were initiated sometime during September. They have had one class party, being held at the Sunset Skating Rink, September 28, 1952. ' H' h umor Ig Am 7th and 8th Grade Row 1. Beverly Ehrsam, Gary Shoaf, Billy Von Gunten, Morris Colter, Richard Johnson, Fred Williams, Terry King, Dixie Garner. Row 2. Miss McLean, Kay Bollenbacher, Marabelle Wolfe, Mary Speakman Barbara Geisler, Ruth Ann Gehres, Judy Bollenbacher, Kay Archer, Joan Halberstadt, Joan Mauller, Miss Huser. Row 3. David Rash, Donald Colter, Lymm Mefferd, Howard Burkhart, David Light, Homer Kraner, Jerry Willamson, John Frey, Emmitt Hawkins. lv-'ff 4 was 1 f ff 1 M 521, 55? FE h,x.' in lgifx 1 Q S, L frm L Nfxfbsg QQI Aff, X ' Qs X- ry 1 f + f-R jlqlffql' A AA ' f- 5 W If X X XXX I J f7 X - ln, X J I 1 N X Grades 5th and 6th Grade Row 1. Donald Riley, Michael McGill, Gene Tricker, Paul Colter, Jack Kraner, Judy Shoaf, Cynthia Buettner, Arlene Speakman. Row 2. Sheldon Light, Dick Ehrsam, Jerry Winans, Judy William- son, Elizabeth Bodkin, Sherman Archer, Kay Funk. Row 3. Dean King, Nancy Cook, George Jacobs, Jane Raudenbush, Larry Jackson, Max Kraner. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES- Row 1. Kathleen Shoai, Sandra Byers, Raymond Cook, Patricia Sovine, Linda King, Ronald Daniels, Mary Lee Longenberger, John Mas N011 Row 2. John Archer, John Black, Diane Royer, Barbara Jack- son, James Buettner, David Archer, Ellamae Speakman, Nancy Bailey, Virginia Wolfe, Mary Geisler, Gary Werst Row 3. Norma Bauman, Linda Riley, Susan McCullough, Beverly Myers, Bonnie Cook, Robert Martz, John Gehres, Roy EIu'sam, Karen Lough, Patricia Johnson, Mrs. Gehres rmsr AND sscor-ibr GRADE Row 1. Norma Kraner, Sylvia Buettner, Ronald Mefferd, Susan Noll, Dickie Suman, Eugene Everett, Wilfred Morrison Row 2. Larry Burkhart, Norman Williamson, Catherine Geisler, David Bailey, Gary Clouse, Fern Mihm, Colleen Roughia Row 3. Terry Black, Pamela Sovine, Terry Bollenbacher, Pamela Hamrick, Robert McMi11en, Edward Jackson, Steven Frey, Mrs. Lela Wittwer Mrs. MISS, Mc Lean Bodk1n 5 Q M , . X 'MX 1 r , R ,f -. M 41, 1 -'-,. -me -' 'A fa 509 Q f H XX F' f ' -9, W y X X K .. D050 if EMS' . 7 A f j lf YH , . E- QSS51 K f ', :' 'ik A, af 5 3 JAN -.ami H.. I , 3,5 Vzlb Mr H1 . Job!! 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The rest of the class did a good job of doing their assigned duties such as prompting, getting the setting ready, putting the make-up on the play cast, and other necessities that arose. Senior Play During the fall, we enjoyed entertaining a large group by giving a play called The Inner Willy . Those who participated in the three-act play were Marilyn Sipe, Rose Bilderback, Violet Judge, Ilene Mitchel, Marcile Manley, Audrey Gephart, Shirley Fox, Jim Wilson, Jerry Price, Clarence Zimmerman, and Keith Frey. Our sponsor, Mrs. Bodkin, did a very good job of directing the play. The rest of the class did a good job of doing their assigned duties such as prompting, property building, ushering, and other necessities that arose. Chorus Row 1. Donald Kraner, Dwight Edgell, Ronnie Gephart, Dick Bauman, Larry Meyers, Joe Butler, Allen Bowen, Roger Foor, John Ripley. Row 2. Miss McLean, Shirley Fox, Audrey Gephart, Betty Sheets, Rose Ann Bilderback, Marcile Manley, Ilene Mitchel, Violet Judge, Marilyn Sipe, Carol Archer, Marilyn Luginbill, Bonnie Gephart, Helen Cook, Shirley Ewards. Row 3. Calvin Wolfe, Roger Ripley, .Tim Wilson, Gerald Sipe, Kenny Marckel, Kent Von Gunten, .Terry Price, Clarence Zimmerman. Iland Standing ileft to rightj Clarence Zimmerman, Kent VonGunton, Jim Wilson, Glenda Johnson, Marilyn Sipe, Rose Bilderback, Janet Shady, Romona Gattshall, Gerald Sipe, David Gehres, Dick Bauman, and Miss McLean. Seated fleft to right! Roy Ehrsam, John Gehres, Susan McCullough, Nancy Cook, Sherman Archer, Mike McGill, and Larry Jackson. fe f m Lfp W vii xi K if W 1 rg . 4 401 b b T 7 w f 1 aw' V72 1 W' X y U , w W, U V ,,1NNN 1: f ,W5 3 3 :Am JW 7 lf NE X 'wi N ,W W, X mf 1:1 :i112f3j :,1:1 n1:MQ X V xx 5 Ww? ngg , 1,,:,:1, '1'V,3f,'M12:,,1: MSW: my 1 ' 1 3 , V X W F,1:1f.W'3 1311131111 0 ' Y 1 Q! 'J Mlkl w .U W ffwlw , he xxli ff Z' Q ' A 41214559 ,: . X A ,H r WX ffl .-1 Forward. King was a starting regular. His good rebounding 1 and his ability to gain ball pos session and keep possession made him a valuable man on the varsity. Bud Casey Height 5 ft. 115 in. Center. Case was an outstand- ing pivot man and one of the l best rebounders in the school's history. Along with his ability he was a key man on the team. y Roger Ripleyg 5 ft. 10 3X4 in. Ripley was the man that could be counted on when the team needed help. Although he us- ually played pivot position he also did excellent work on other parts of the floor. Lester Painterg Height 5 ft. 9 3X4 in. Guard. Painter's skill in ball handling, dribbling, interception and shooting has made him one of the highest scoring men in the history of the school. His aver- age was better than 21 points per game. 1 John Kingg Height 5 ft. llf: in. .Terry Priceg Height 5 ft. 5 in. Guard. Price scored over an average of 17 points per game. He was the man that hit on a half second set shot. His speed and long shot hitting accuracy will long be remembered. Lee Wolfeg Height 5 ft. 11 in. Wolfe had the highest jumping reach on the squad. His rebounding, tip- p in skill, and jump shot made him an in- dispensable player. Leon Byerg 5 ft.'7 7X8 in. Byer had the drive and jump shot ability. He usually came through with his share of points when the going was rough. Herman Foxg 5 ft. 5 7X8 in. Fox was small in stature but mighty in competition. He was an excellent long shot. Rex Raudenbushg Height 5 ft. 10 718 in. Rauden- bush was noted for his Rodger Freyg 5 ft. '7 718 in. Frey was a good set shot and had a lot of drive. He was a good man at either guard or for- ward and had both feeding and scoring ability along with plenty of fight. Keith Freyg Height 5 ft. 9 3f4 in. Forward. Frey, a regular starter, helped his team to many victories. I-Ie was a good corner shot as well as a great scoring threat under the basket. fast foot work and decep- tive movements. His fast action puzzled many opponents. Standing Cleft to rightj Herman Fox, Keith Frey, Rex Raudenbush, Bud Case, John King, Lee Wolfe, Lester Painter, Leon Byers, Rodger Frey, and Jerry Price. Kneeling: Lester Ma.n1ey fAssistant Student Managerj, Mr. Lehman, Coach Roger Ripley, Bob Speakman, Student Manager. Back Row Cleft to rightj Jack Bebout, Ronald Roe, Dee Wolfe, Don Melching, and Mr. Lehman, Coach. Second Row Lleft to rightj John Ripley, Darvon Light, Kent VonGunten, Larry Meyers, and Calvin Wolfe. Cheerleaders: Marilyn Luginbill, Suzanne Kuhn, and Ramona Gattshall. E F The Pleasant Mills Spartans completed the season with the best won-lost markyin this schoo1's history. Including the sectional the Spartans had 19 wins and only five losses. They started the season against Wren and went on from there to Win their next ten in a row. The score of each game is as follows: County Tourney P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P.M P .M. 70 Jefferson P .M. 49 Monmouth P .M. 59 Geneva Wren Commodores Berne Hartford Willshire Adams Central Jefferson Liberty Center Monmouth Willshire Commodores Geneva Hartford Bryant Adams Central Monmouth UnionlWel1sJ Jefferson P.M. P.M. P.M. Sectional Geneva Hartford Monmouth I l Yell leaders First Team Yell Leaders: Bonnie Gephart, Ann Foor. Top Row: Ross Winans, Larry Myers, .Tack Bebout, Calvin Wolfe Seated: Ronnie Roe, Allen Girod. ADVERTISING 1 W CAN PUT THE IN THRIFT Decide now that I w1ll set asxde cash for emergencnes I will build my bank account to take advantage of opportunmes as well OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT HERE wflll snr: :Ame of.gle.:M,t. Eltablllllcd 1888 .. L Reddy Salutes You Seniors . . . and adds a thought or two! Congratulatrons you graduates You re movang up ln the world So good luck m whatevers ahead But say before you leave let s thunk a but about the past few years How about those favorlte classes And you know what? It could only happen here Yes free fme educatlon IS part of the good cle U S A Dont forget nt when you ve become a solld cmzen J wnth a famlly and all Cause youll need to remember to beat the guys who ll want a change Democracy s best of alll 26444, Kdwazz vouk euzcmc senvmr INDIANAL MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY X CKY 3 ncliana 0 , - A 'L Il I ' ' J friends and all the fun? Hasn't it been great! V ,, , . , . . . gf - C 0 C Ashbaucher s Tln Shop Decatur Indiana Adams County Trail er Sales AUL8zKAT YNS RIC R I S ABLISHED 1 915 O 3 - In 4 . 5, HR T nannzxzmn L -K L DECATUR INDIANA LEE HARDWARE Sportmg Goods Hardware Stoves Waterspar Pamts and Varmshes Sunproof Pamts and O11 CLOUSE'S SUPER MARKET Phone 65 W111sh1re, Ohio 0LSON'S GULF SALES 8: SERVICE WILLSHIRE OHIO I I , Dealers in CHARLES INN Ice Cream Sandwiches Candy Tobacco Soft Drmks PURE OIL COMPANY W111sh1re, Oh1o Phone 26 FARMERS GRAIN CO W111sh1re, Ohm Mr. and Mrs R H Everett GENERAL MERCHANDISE Pleasant M1l1s, Indmna Grain ---- Feed ---- Seed ---- Coal YOST CONSTRUCTION CO. SPECIALIZE IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION DEALERS IN SAND AND GRAVEL TRUCK MIXED CONCRETE Telephone 3 3114 Decatur Indxana FORT WAYNE CRON STUDIO INDIANA FIRST BANK OF BERNE Establ1shed 1891 f ' 3 gy Member of Federal Reserve ystem Berne, Ind1a,na Compllments of MENNONITE BOOK CONCERN School Books Blbles Rel1g1ous Supplies Greetmg Cards Office Supplies Berne, Indmna : - , ' -I rv Elm: E , 5 ENB ' s Compliments of CAL E. PETERSON C LOTHIER Decatur, Indiana Comp11ments And Best Wlshes From WILLSHIRE HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE CO Master M1x Concentrates and Complete Feeds WILLSHIRE GRAIN 8: SUPPLY W111sh1re, Oh1o Schumn, Oh1o SALEM STORE Grocer1es and Meats Buyers of eggs Poultry Phone Pleasant M111s 77151 GRAIN - - - COAL - - - SEED - - - FENCE Z I N T S MA S T ER DECATUR INDIANA You w111 do better 1f you trade at BURKS ELEVATOR CO DECATUR INDIANA RIEHLE IMPLEMENT DECATUR INDIANA DECATUR T UMBER COMPANY Bullders Supphes and Coal 111Jefferson Street Phone 253 Decatur, Ind1ana GRAIN - - - FEED - - -COAL - - - ETC. BERNE LUMBER, INC. QUALITY BUILDING SUPPLIES Berne , Ind1ana UHRICK BROS, Phone 3 -41 O9 Decatur, Ind1ana IGRSCH DRUG CO Phone 2 2609 Berne Ind1ana HABEGGER HARDWARE Phone 3 3716 Decatur, Ind1ana FELBER MACH Cz WELD SHOP 155 Sprunger St 558 CID 4 n a Berne, Ind1ana Phone 2 2201 MYERS HOME 8: AUTO SUPPLY Phone 3 3301 Decatur, Ind1ana YAGER Funeral Home 24 hour Ambulance Serv1ce Phone 2 2158 Furn1ture Carpets P1anos Berne, Ind1ana BOWERS .TEWE LERS Decatur, Ind1ana 7 I I Q 61- ' f x fb- I , 3' I ' FRANK FORTNEY Phone 3 -3017 Decatur, Indiana ECONOMY PRINTING CONC ERN Phone 2-2800 erne Indiana PHIL L MACKLIN COMPANY Author1zed Dealer Chrysler Plymouth Sales Servxce Parts 107 So F1rst St Decatur, Ind JEFFERSON GARAGE Phone 2 2179 erne Ind1ana WINTEREGG 3rd Sz Mad1son Open Evemngs IM'S SPORTING GOODS 81 CO Fort Wayne Ind1ana MESHBERGER BROS STONE CORP Stone L1mestone Phone 7 7211 Decatur, Ind1ana I SPRUNGER 8: LEHMAN 8: CO Home of Good Shoes Enna Jettlck Jarman Florshelm Polly Parrots Great Scott Berne, Ind1ana B , . ' . Q B , ' V . MOTOR SALES , . W H ZWICK 8: SON Furmture Funeral Dlrectors Ambulance Serv1ce 237 North Second Street Decatur, Indlana WEMHDFF MDNUMENTAL WORKS MUNUMENT5 DECATUR INDIANA TREON POULTRY MARKET Phone 3 3717 Decatur Ind1ana NIBLICK Sn CO DEPARTMENT STORE Decatur s Oldest Reta1l Store Floor Covermgs Decatur, Ind1ana W MOTOR SALES Decatur Ind1ana STULTS CIGAR STORE B11l1ards Sportmg Goods Nove1t1es Soda Bar eorge and ROSIG, ecatur, Indlana STEWARTS BAKERY Phone 3 2608 Decatur, Ind1ana H P SCHMITT meme co. PHONE 3 3146 HIGHWAY 27 NORTH 3 - I K 7 ' - ! 7 Dry Goods ----- Ready -to -Wear 3 . M. at . ' ' 2 I G ' , D . - 0 o BEGUN'S CLOTHING STORE Decatur, Ind1ana E. F. GASS STORE Decatur, Ind1ana WYLIE FURNITURE CO Phone 3 2602 ecatur, Ind1ana HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE St CO Decatur's Store for Men and Boys Always the latest 1n style an fmest m quahty Decatur, Ind1ana FRED W CORAH Insurance Agency TTT rr r 19 LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE 207 Court St Phone 3 3656 ecatur, Ind1ana L E ARNOLD Fmest m Farm Machmery OLIVER SALES AND SERVICE lllshxre , Oh1o BABER'S JEWELRY STORE Decatur Fort Wayne for FINE JEWELRY JONES and BYER SALES 8: SERVICE Phone 69 W111sh1re, Oh1o - d D . . 1 1' I l . .lv-wha? . . . U W. . . D . SPITLER BROTHERS Grocer1es and Meats Fresh Fru1ts and Vegetables Phone 52 W111sh1re, Oh1o CURTISS CANDY CO GAY'S MOBIL SERVICE Decatur, Indxana C OM PLIME NTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 1953 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 1953 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Antwerp, Oh1o Booster list Morrison Farm Store.............Decatur Smith Scrap Iron ..... Millers Motel ........... .......Decatur .......Decatur Zurcher Mobil Service ..... ..... M onroe H . O. Burgett ............... ....... D ecatur Mattax Auto Paint Shop ........... Monroe The Habit ....... ..... Berne Electric ........ ......Berne .......Berne Hoosier Pete Station ..... ....... D ecatur Gerbers Meat Market ...... Minch Taxi Service ....... Wall' s Bakery ......... .......Decatur .......Decatur .........Decatur Fred's Barber Shop ...... Pleasant Mills Max Dellinger Garage .......... Willshire Wren Garage ............. Sutton Jewelry ........ Mr. Glen Custard ...... Engle 8: Irwin Motors .... ......Wren .......Decatur .......Decatur .........Decat1u' Chickadee Cafe .......... Decatur Liechty Jewelry ....... ....... B erne Halterman's ................ ....... D ecatur D. 8: T. Standard Station Connies Market ........... Coppess Corner. ..... . Hi-Way Hatchery ..... Stucky Furniture ..... .........Decatur ......Monroe .......Monroe ,......Berne Willshire Balsiger Shiper Service ............. Berne Liechty Motor Service .............. Berne Dierkes Implement Service ..... ,Decatur Lincoln Life ........................... Berne Berne Locker Storage .............. Berne Rhuland Hardware ...... Fred E. Kolter ..... Victory Bar ....................... Willshire . .Decatur . .Decatur Economy Department Store ..... Decatur Main St. Filling Station ............. Berne Stucky Department Store ........ Decatur Bryson C. Fetters Agency ......... Berne Riley' s Market ............... .. Willshire Variety Store ........ Meadow Gold Cream Station.. Al Reohem ......................... Jim Price ....... City News ............ Holthouse Drug Co. Decatur Dry Cleaners .......... Willshire Lumber Co... Kleinhenz Incorporated Corner Pocket ................... Riverview Gardens ..... Decatur Auto Supply ..... Kenneth Mitchel ....... ......Bobo Willshire Willshire Willshire . .Decatur . .Decatur . .Decatur . .Decatur .Willshire Willshir e .Willshire . .Decatur . .Decatur . .Decatur ff!! 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