Princeton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Princeton, IN)

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Page Twenty Glass Histm, By JAMES SNYDER fAssisted by Annabel Kennard and Bill Morris! FRESHMAN YEAR Well! Well! This is the beginning! In other words, this is where WE came in! On Tuesday, September 8, 1936, we, freshmen, joined the ranks at Princeton High School. Our class sponsors were Miss Duncan and Mr. Pittman. Being of sound mind and able bodies, but not knowing what it was all about, we, nevertheless, managed to make ourselves known. We accomplished many things while we were freshmen, however, we will pay tribute only to those most outstanding. In the local Latin Contest, Martha Helen Byrne won first honor. Others to place in this contest were Katherine Dosch, third, and Juanita Huffman, fourth. In the County Latin Contest, also held in Princeton, Martha Helen Byrne placed third. On April 9, 1937, the Debate Team, of which Don Almon was a member, lost in the state finals 3 but was recommended for the National Debate Tournament held at Jacksonville, Illinois, on April 13. On April 16, 1937, the District Band and Orchestra Contest was held at Sullivan. Our orchestra won first place in Class B. Soloists Bill Hitch, cornet, and James Watkins, violin, won in first and second divisions respectively, and on May 7, in the state contest our orchestra placed in second division for the first time, with Bill Hitch, cornet so- loist, placing in second division. On May 14, 1937, an election was held for the Student Council of 1937 and 1938. Those elected from our class were Martha Helen Byrne, Wilma Jean Shine, James Peck, and James Watkins. James Peck was the boy elected to the Athletic Board, and the girl chosen was Mary Brines. SOPHOMORE YEAR On entering school in the fall of 1938 our class felt more a member of the family of Princeton High School. On November 5, 1937, the Student Council visited the Evansville schools. Among those attending were our own James Peck and Wilma Jean Shine. They visited Bosse High School. It so happened that on the same day the Masquers elected its class officers. To lead us in dramatics our sophomore year, Mary Brines and Don Almon were elected president and vice-president respectively. Other officers elected were: Judith Miley, secretary, and Juanita Huffman, treasurer. On February 11, 1938, the local Latin Contest was held. Doyne Laib and Adrian Kays entered in Division II, and on the twenty-fifth they entered the County Contest. It was on March 4, 1938, that the P. H. S. Debate Team, of which Don Almon was again a member, won the district meet. However on March 18, they lost the zone debate to New Albany. On April 29, at the Band and Orchestra Contest at Cannelton our band was placed in the first division of Class B. Our orchestra also placed in first division of Class B. Our band and orchestra won trophies for being the best playing band and orchestra in the contest. Soloists who placed in first division included Lois Armstrong, flute, and James Watkins, violin. On the twenty-fourth of May our band and orchestra were awarded a second division rating at Elkhart, Indiana, in the National Contest. Certain members of this sophomore class had already become outstanding stu- dents. These students advanced because of their ability, and by ways and means which only sophomores could possess. Scholastic honors went to Don Almon. Wilma Jean Shine was elected by the student body as the Princeton Tigers' Football Queen. Of the three yell leaders, two of them, Judith Miley and Juanita Huffman, were from our class. We elected James Peck as president and Lois Armstrong as vice-president of our class for the next year. James Watkins was elected secretary-treasurer. For the Student Council we chose: Lois Armstrong, Margaret Boren, Juanita Huffman, Mary Brines, James Watkins, Adrian Kays, and John Fitch. Betty Brownley was elected to the Athletic Board. JUNIOR YEAR Duly pleased that we were just one step behind the seniors, and full of school patriotism, which made us feel proud and haughty, we, as a class, looked forward to more successful undertakings than in the past. Ah! More responsibility on our should- ers! So Help Us! Wow! The Debate Team, of which Don Almon was captain, won the district meet on March 3, 1939, and entered the zone debate on March 7. After winning that meet also, they entered the state meet at North Manchester. However it was at this point that our team was defeated by Shortridge of Indianapolis in the final contest. On April 21, at the District Band and Orchestra Contest, our band and orchestra both placed in the first division of Class B. At Bloomington, where the state meet was held on May 5, our band and orchestra won in second division in concert work. The orchestra was presented a trophy for the best appearing orchestra of the contest, while the marching band was placed in first division. The junior play, Well Met By Moonlight, was our way of showing our acting ability on the stage. We thought we were good, too!!! The cast consisted of: Mary Brines, Bill Morris, Bob Stormont, Betty Brownley, Maxine Wilson, James Fields, John Fitch, Thomas Fisher, Marion Herod, Lois Armstrong, Margaret Boren, Marilynn Par- rett, Katherine Cargal, and Lois Whitman. -four

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im iii: enivz play: ugxcufzsionu Cast of characters: Obadiah Rich, Don Almon, Linton, Frank Brock, Stevens, James Snyder, l'op, Arvis Mason, Gilchrist, Bob Bates, Matson, Thomas Fisher, Jonathan Rich, Jim Peck, Candy Boy, Bill Morris, Mrs. Boomer, Audinc Burdick, Bill Boomer, Judith Miley, Mrs. Geasling, Betty Brownley, Mike Geasling, Doyne Laib, Mac Col- man, Richard Robinson, Miss Dowdie, Anabel Kennard, Lollie, Maxine Bethel, Martha, Lethea Kays, Aiken, John Fitch, Mr. Fitchel, Robert Stormont, Mrs. Fitchel, Frieda Brandmeier, Tessie, Maxine Oursler, Daisy Loschavio, Maxine Wilson, Magoon, Arthur Mauck, Eileen Loschavio, Marilynn Parrett, Lee Pitman, Marion Herod, Rich- ard Pitman, Bill Hitch, l'at Sloan, James Fields, Woods, Bob Snyder, Photo Girl, Lois Whitman, Mr. Winch, Jim Carithers, Mrs. Winch, Mary Brines, Pauline Winch, Mildred Wampler, Mae Grimes, Lois Armstrong, Jane Winch, Juanita Huffman, Julie Lawrence, Wilma Jean Shine, Sylvia Webb, Wanda Henley, Dorothy Brackett, Margaret liorcn, Voice, Arvis J. Mason. V Retfzosfaect gtalgf Nina Williams, l'lditor-in-Chief, Margaret Boren, Marilynn Parrett and James Peck, Sales Managers, Bill Hitch, Athletics, James Watkins, and Bob Snyder, Art, Martha Helen Byrne and Robert Stormont, Senior Data, Betty Jameson and llon Almon, Snapshots, Katherine Ilosch, Typist, Anabel Kennard and Bill Morris, Class History, Mary Lane and James Snyder, Calendar, Florence Hurst, Alice Ann Jennings, and Norma Scott, The Will. Page Twenty-three

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Those chosen for the Honor Society in their junior year were: Doyne Laib, Robert Stormont, Marilynn Parrett, Don Almon, Lois Armstrong, Martha Helen Byrne, and Nina Williams. Things were functioning smoothly and we, therefore, were all looking forward to the end of school when, on the twenty-eighth day of April the year of 1939, we learned the sad news of the death of Miss Mary Duncan-our sponsor. She was a, great teacher-intelligent, helpful, understanding, witty, and friendly. Miss Taylor was chos- en, soon afterwards, to fill the vacancy. . The officers to represent the senior class of next year were as follow: James Peck, president, Marilynn Parrett, vice-president, and Martha Helen Byrne, secretary- treasurer. On the Student Council were Mary Brines, Audine Burdick, Frieda Brand- meier, Marion Herod, Mary Lane, James Peck, Bill Morris, Adrian Kays, Robert Stor- mont, James Watkins, and Doyne Laib. Bill Richeson was elected to the Athletic Board. That one big night of all nights had finally arrived. The night we had been wait- ing for-the Junior-Senior Reception!!! After sewing blue cheese cloth, yards and yards at a time, we draped it over a wire from one end of the gym to the other. Ah!!! This gave the effect of a blue sky for an Hawaiian scene. This was a great deal of work, but it was worth it! Dick Cisne, with Jimmie Green as Master of Ceremonies, furnished the music for the evening. Next year we're Seniors! So what!!! SENIOR YEAR Returning to Princeton High School for the last time, we opened our school ac- tivities with much gaiety and happiness, all the time knowing that this was our last year! Those seniors playing their last football game for Princeton's Tigers were Captain Bob Stormont, Bill Hitch, Bob Snyder, Arthur Mauck, Bill Morris, Chester Siegert, Barney Weist, Jim Carithers, Marion Graham, and Charles Bates. While, those who played for Princeton's Basketball Team for their last time were Captain Bill Riche- son, Jim Peck, Bill Hitch, and Marion Graham. Our Football Queen for this year was Anabel Kennard, Judith Miley and Sylvia Freville were her senior attendants. Those seniors selected for the Honor Society were Margaret Boren, Mary Lane, Mildred Wampler, June Magness, John Fitch, Bill Morris, Katherine Dosch, Dorothy Parker, and Lethea Kays. The Debate Team on which were four seniors, Captain Don Almon, Robert Stor- mont, Maxine Bethel, and Lethea Kays was eliminated by Central of Evansville in the district meet on March 5. Mary Lane was elected on December 22, 1939, as the Senior girl displaying the best school citizenship. This contest was sponsored by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. She also won the Short Story Contest on February 23, sponsored by the Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Lethea Kays and Freida Brandmeier placed second and third respectively. The District Band and Orchestra Contest was held near the end of school. Both the band and orchestra placed first. The band was recommended to the State Contest at Jasper. The band, at the state meet, placed in, second division in playing, and first in maneuvering. As a result, our band was recommended to the National Contest at Battle Creek, Michigan. The senior play, Excursion, a riot in three acts, was held on the night of April 19, 1940. The cast included: Don Almon, James Peck, James Snyder, Frank Brock, Arvis Mason, Bob Bates, Thomas Fisher, Robert Stormont, Freida Brandmeier, Maxine Wilson, Arthur Mauck, Marilynn Parrett, Lethea Kays, Maxine Bethel, Maxine Oursler, Bill Hitch, Marion Herod, Bill Morris, Audine Burdick, Judith Miley, Betty Brownley, Doyne Laib, Richard Robinson, Anabel Kennard, John Fitch, James Fields, Bob Snyder, Lois Whitman, James Carithers, Mary Brines, Mildred Wampler, Lois Armstrong, Juanita Huffman, Wilma Jean Shine, Wanda Henley, and Margaret Boren, Properties were taken care of by Mary Jesse Fields and Alice Monroe. Jack Sturgis was stage electrician. On April 5, another new organization sprang up. This time it was the Safety Court, organized to punish students who violate the safety rules. Many seniors have taken part in this project-both as violators and upholders! On April 25, the American Legion Auxiliary Posters were drawn by James Watkins, Bob Snyder, and Jack Sturgis. These posters, as annually, were put on display by Miss Pansy Blase, art director. The Masquers, on Monday, April 30, held a buffet dinner in the high school building. Don Almon, president of the club, acted as toastmaster for the evening. Miss Mary L. Mauck, sponsor, presented the awards as follows: best senior actress, Maxine Wilson, best senior actor, Robert Stormont, The program of the evening featured the play, Sky Fodder. The cast included Arthur Mauck, Robert Stormont, and John Fitch. As the most outstanding senior member of the Girl Reserves, Maxine Wilson was honored by havin her name placed on the Honor Plaque. This award was bestowed upon her at the Girl Reserves Tea held on April 28. The Junior-Senior Reception will be held on May 10. We don't know what to expect, for the juniors as always are so secretive!!!! By May 21, The Retrospect, with stiff backs and everything, will be pub- lished. This project has almost exhausted our money supply, so we don't know what to expect at the Senior Dinner which will be held at the Country Club, May 21. Milton W. Brown, of Cincinnati, Ohio, President of the Press Radio Association, will give the address at the Commencement Exercises on May 24th. Well, our dear readers, we have almost completed our happy high school days. And may we, the Class of 1940, close by saying that we have appreciated all the help and advice that our teachers have iven us during our high school careers. However, we realize that it is up to us alone, wixether we cling to their advice and teachings, as we advance in this complex world of today. Page Twenty five