Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1933 volume:

CONGRESS STREET BRIDGE 19 3 3 THE CHACS PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS CF RENSSELAER EIGE SCRCCL m DVANCE! Advance! has become the cry of the ages. Towns have expanded into cities and cities into great melting pots of civilization by means of such a cry as this. Rensselaer grew from a struggling settle- ment on the Iroquois River in eighteen thirty-two to an enterprising town. Chicago, almost our next door neighbor, in a shorter period of time than the history of Rensselaer covers, has become a great center of popula- tion. This year Chicago celebrates the Century of Progress Exposition, one of the greatest events in our history. This exposition portrays Chi- cago’s great progress since the building of Fort Dearborn to its present ranking as the fourth largest city in the world. The very spirit of mod- ernity that prevails in the architecture of the buildings at this exposition is suggestive of our great advancement. As people build, so they think. With the use of flowing curves and graceful columns, one may expect an age of reflective and gentle people to be the builders, but with such abrupt, straight, and severe planes on which our architecture is now Page two based, there can be no doubt as to the character and life of the modern generation. The one thing which may be noted fi’om this, our exposition, is that we are on the verge of something new. Whether we continue in modern theories and architecture or whether we revert to old ideas will be part of this interesting history of the present generation. It is in this modern spirit that the “Chaos” is dedicated to the Century of Pro- gress Exposition. Mary Louise Warner Robert Book HALL OF SCIENCE THE CHACI We, the Seniors of Rensselaer High School, devote this book to the students and to their activities. To provide material which is interesting and instructive for the reader both now and in his later life has been our object. Pursuing this thought, we have divided the book into two sec- tions. Book I deals with classes as units, the faculty and school board. Book II is representative of the activities of the student. We sincerely hope that the “Chaos” will be pleasing to you now and that as years go by, it will increase in its value to you. The Editors Page four In Book I an attempt has been made to secure sub- jects relative to the school and its advisors. We have selected the School Board, Faculty, and Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman classes as subjects fitting into this category. FORT DEARBORN RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF CDOCATION DttDLy INTtDtSTED IN SCHOOL The Board of Education is composed of Mr. Elza Grow, Mr. Charles Postill, and Mrs. James Chapman, who are among Rensselaer’s most worthy citizens. They are all patrons of the school, taxpayers, and serve the best interests of the school with only a small remuneration. The members are elected for a three year term by the city council. The president is Mrs. Chapman, who is fil ling the unexpired term of Mr. George Bales. She is a person of untiring energy and enthusiasm. Mr. Grow holds the office of treasurer and the secretary is Mr. Postill. These three have a keen feeling of responsibility towards the school of which they are a part. Mr. Gale Smith is our superintendent, who is ever striving for the improvement and welfare of our entire school. It is his earnest desire that all the pupils and teachers cooperate and strive to perpetuate the school’s good name and to be charitable towards her faults. Mr. Frank Stephens, our principal, is a vital part of our school sys- tem. His sincerity and thoughtfulness have made him a very valuable friend and adviser. Mr. Grow Mr. Gale Smith Mr. Frank Stephens TEACHERS AS CC-STE CENTS BRING RERSCNAL INTEREST TC ATT SUBJECTS At the opening of the school term this year the faculty remained the ssme as the previous year with a few excep- tions. Miss Greenham had come to R. H. S. from the neigh- boring high school at Morocco to act as our Home Economics instructor. As an economy measure, art was dropped from the high school curriculum so we had one less member in the faculty. MR. CLARK presides over the Biology room with infinite dignity. Under his personal direction the Hi-Y or- ganization has become an outstanding factor in the charac- ter building of our high school boys. MISS SPENCER has served faithfully in her position as Dean of Girls for four years. She is the sponsor of the Sunshine Society. MR. STROLE piloted the football team through a very successful year. It is his duty to train the up and coming generation to be good citizens. MISS MYER may be producing s ome future Barrymores, for, under her capable guidance all high school dramatic productions are presented. She too strives to improve the English of the Freshmen. MR. SHRODE, our versatile teacher, drills his pupils in such fields as chem- istry, physics, mathematics, and geography. MISS NEAL is the Junior-Senior English teacher but this does not mean that she has no contact with the under classmen. She rules over the Freshman study hall and assists in sponsoring that TACUTTy HOMER CLARK, A.B. Central Normal Teachers’ College GWENDOLENE SPENCER, A.B. Indiana University G. W. STROLE, A.B. Butler University MARGARET MYER, A.B. Indiana University LEROY SHRODE, A.B. Evansville College ELIZABETH NEAL, A.B. Butler University RAY BUNDY, B.S. Purdue University ELIZABETH STONER Normal College of American Gymnastic Union FACULTY WILLIAM JARDINE, A.B. Indiana State Teachers’ College JEANNETTE MURPHY, B.S. Indiana University CLAUDE STOKESBERRY Central Normal ELIZABETH KRESLER, B.S. University of Illinois MARJORY SPRAGUE, A.B. DePauw University WILLIAM HOLT, B.S. Indiana State Teachers’ College GRETCHEN MARKLE, B.S. DePauw University IRMA GREENHAM, B.S. Purdue University class. MR. BUNDY supervises the training of our future farmers. His enthusiasm is plainly infectious for under him the agricultural department has steadily increased. MISS STONER has served as the physical education director for five years. This year has been most successful under her careful management. MR. JARDINE, the trainer of after- dinner speakers, is also the sponsor of our school paper. Un- der him the paper has shown no effects of the depression. As evidence of his effort the paper has won much recognition. MISS MURPHY is our very capable commercial teacher. She assisted the Juniors in the management of their activi- ties. This year MR. STOKESBERRY made his debut as coach of our basketball team. His personality, coupled with his ability to teach his proteges, has won him a place in the hearts of all the students. MISS KRESLER and MISS SPRAGUE expend their efforts in teaching the foreign languages which enable the students to be more self-assertive and word conscious. The Seniors were guided carefully by Miss Sprague. MR. HOLT is endeared to many of the stu- dents especially because he was their fellow-teacher in the grades. He imparts Algebra to the Freshmen and teaches manual training. MISS MARKLE strives to make singing enjoyable to all her students. She also endeavors to teach a knowledge of the fundamentals of music. Under her guid- ance the Primary school presented a very clever operetta. MISS GREENHAM directs the foods, clothing, and home management classes. She is producing experts in these lines. HEADLINES JANE ROBINSON— Wins love of big oil man. Shows ability in artistic line. “Oh phooey”. • ROY BRANDENBURG — Captains basketball team of ’33. Presents key to Junior President. “0. K. Sirepta Mathilda”. • JIM HARVEY— Follows footsteps of Thomas A. Edison. Man- ages winning football team. “Dot’s vot Elmer says”. • GWENDOLYN KEPNER— Elected secretary of 4-H Club. Star reporter of Home Ec Club. “Oh heck”. • LIDA MILNER— Withdrew from school during the second semes- ter. • RUSSELL KRYDER— Big bruiser holds line. Appointed receiver of Smith notes. “And so I sez, sez I”. • MARVIN KOHLOFF— Mod- ern Euclid. Kohloff outstanding in theatricals. “Aw, heck”. • CLAUDIA KRUZAN— Kruzan cheats the sun. Walks away with scholastic hon- ors. “Oh!” Page ten HEADLINES DOROTHY JONES — Jones goes collegiate. Goes to night school (Do you know him?). “Go- ing to the dance tonight?” • JOHN MOORE — Just a drummer (not a salesman). Johnnie croons into our hearts. “What’s the answer?” • JESS BLANKENSHIP— Whitey rises to ath- letic fame. Leads big pest drive. “ ’Fot dat putty dood”. • LORENE JACKS — Lorene takes group of girls to Northwestern luncheon. Grand time was had by all. Celebrates eighteenth birthday in a big way. “None of your business”. • MAR- THA WOOD — Giggling Girtie giggles gloriously. She Wood if she could, but she’s afraid to. “Where’s my purse-a-book?” • RALPH HOP- KINS — R. H. S. crooner. Ralph finds new ro- mance. “Oh yeah?” • FLOYD AMSLER — Amsler wins prizes in Corn Show. Takes after the Irish. “Well, let’s see”. • CATHERINE BORNTRAGER — Our Katy conquers all vicissi- tudes. Name seen regula rly on Honor Roll. “I’ll have to get to studying”. HEADLINES LOIS TANNER — Recovers from shock of lost love. High school student reaches perfection in Home Ec. “Oh pshaw”. • RONALD WARD — Successful as basketball manager. Receives letters from strange women. “I haven’t said a thing”. • LAWRENCE BAUMAN — Makes fre- quent trips to Lafayette. Specializes in class ar- gument. “That ain’t right”. • GLADYS COOK —Rushed by Junior guard of Fighting Five. Cook and Bussell, thick as molasses. “Hey, have you seen Lynn?” • REBECCA HALL — Hall edits Rensselaerien. Demure girl blossoms. “Got your copy ready?” • WALLACE COOK — Has secret passion (Do you know her?). The Mc- Coysburg taxi cab incorpulated. “Where’s Speedy?” • ELLIS KELLEY — Kelley elected president of Future Farmers’ Club. Great big man from the South. “I don’t know”. • BETTY COMER — Red head fastens many scalps to her belt. Guiding hand of Home Ec Club. “Oh nertz”. Page twelve HEADLINES GLADYS BURRELL — Flashy jump-center for G. A. A. Carries on the old tradition of the little blue dinner pail. “Yessir”. • HARRY HASTY— Court jester of class of ’33. Promin- ent in Agriculture. “Who do you think you are?” • PAUL HOOKER — Big butter and Ag man. “Alright, you can’t get away with that”. • HELEN GROOM— Work like Helen B. Happy. Short and sweet. “Hang it all”. • MARTHA PARKS — Parks devotes energy to Rensselaerien. Gains title of teacher’s pet? ? ? ? “I-hey Oney- hey”. • VIRGIL WARE — Man about town — farmer only in name. Runs school taxi and col- lects from fairs. “Do you love me, honey?” • EARL NESIUS — Walks a mile for a Camel. Has a knack of getting tests beforehand. “Vir- gil, will you take me home again?” • ZELDA DAUGHERTY — Small girl of our class; out- standing scholar. Pals with Dean of Girls. “Oh yeah?” HEADLINES ROBERT BOOK — Big business manager of class of ’33. Sensational tennis star. Likes Wild parties. “Say, do I have to get rough?” • MADELEINE WILD — Outstanding tumbler. Displays affection for Dan Cupid. “Oh, really”. • RUBY CROMER — Just a Miller’s sweetheart. Has a yen for culinary arts. “Oh, shoot!” • BILL STOCKTON — Finds novel way of get- ting out of fourth hour assembly. Bill had prom- inent role in Junior Play. “Oh shucks”. • FRED MOORE — Moore out for football. Joins Future Farmers’ Club. “No you don’t”. • ADA BRANDENBURG— Tests Spurgeon’s true love. Ada joins ranks of Dolly Madison Club. “Oh, gee whiz!” • ELSIE WASHBURN— Mainstay of Music Department. Ushers in class of ’33. “Oh gad”. • TOM YEOMAN — Ord’s boy makes good in basketball. Tom’s laugh beats us. “Ain’t that right, huh?” Page fourteen HEADLINES GLADYS PARKER — Makes too much noise for her size. Types her time away. “Oh darn it!” • GEORGE DYE — Dark woman comes in- to Dye’s life. Dye proves to be successful Scout leader. “Where is Mart Jane?” • HOWARD DAY — Leads R. H. S. football team to victory. Takes marriage vows. “Hi, Professor”. • RE- GINA FRITZ — New student wins popularity. Our heart-breaker. “Oh, you’re mean”. • LOIS BRANAMAN — Branaman attempts to get a cor- ner on the love market. Handy dame in the kitchen. “Gimme that!” (personal letter). • BERNARD DONNELLY — Donnelly snappy center for R. H. S. football squad. Spencer’s pet peeve. “Well, I don’t know”. • WILLARD BISHOP — A little son of Satan. Prominent Ag man comes to front. “Naughty, naughty”. • ETHELYN DUGGINS— Duggins runs close second to Rubinoff. R. H. S. loses sweet demure girl in ’33. “If I looked like that I’d join the cir- cus”. HEADLINES MARY LOU WARNER — Local girl leads Prom, May 18, 1932. Important role in “Call of the Banshee” is played by Warner. “You louse”. • LEON KRESLER — Rises to heights. Sharp- shooter of Fighting Five. “All right, you guys”. • WILLARD WASHBURN — Quite dramatical- ly inclined. Aspires to be great singer. “Have you ever heard this one?” • ELLEN PATZ- SCHKE — Ellen transfers her talents from Kni- man to R. H. S. “Oh, shoot”. • ELEANOR LONG — All American girl. Likes jelly. “Just a giggle-o”. • JACK LANE — God’s gift to wo- men (especially buxom). Big bass. (Asleep in the deep.) “Yousah”. • ROBERT CROCKETT — A little “hasty” about Hasty. Name appears on book of Future Farmers’ Club. Gets tempor- ary wave. “That’s the truth”. • BEATRICE TORBET— New girl comes to R. H. S. in ’32. Recovers successfully from diphtheria. “Sh-h-h. He’s a-lookin”. Page sixteen HEADLINES MADELYN SPAIN — Madelyn plays role of “nigger mammy” well in Junior Play. Gives reading at R. M. D. “Oh nertz”. • FRANCIS MOELHMAN — Quite handy with the lathe. Overwhelmed by the Daugherty beauties. “Cut that out!” • DEAN WALKER — Ex-guard for R. H. S. Five. Has great admiration for daugh- ter of oil magnate. “Sure it is right”. • LU- CILLE SMITH— Dusts the ebonies. Wins title as champion “skipper”. “Got a way to Round Grove?” • VERA DUNN — A whiz in bookkeep- ing. All American guard. Sort of likes the Smiths. “Good night”. • CLARENCE SAND- ERS — Another member of R. H. S. quartet. Just a gigilo (and what a dancer). “Well, maybe I’m wrong”. • OMER MILLER — Miller; distin- guished student of Alma Mater. Loves rubies. “Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!” • GENEVE COMER — Hostess of Home Ec party. Entrepeneur of petite beauty salon. “I dunno”. HEADLINES ELIZABETH BUSSELL— Bussell breaks windpipe but lives to tell the tale. Brown eyes lure men to their destruction. “Got your book- keeping?” • ROBERT JORDAN— Follows steps of father as Future Farmer. “My Dad says — ”. • LEE MAUCK — Big Standard man. Has a lit- tle license trouble. “Where’s my pi pe?” • EVE- LYN SMITH — Champion note writer. Out- standing athlete, elected president of G. A. A. “Write me a note”. • NEOMA GRIMES — Sleeps on collar buttons (dimples). “S’pose my Dad will let me out tonight?” • JAMES WAL- LACE — Attains success as Boy Scout. “As ertz- nay”. • HAROLD RISHLING — Peck’s bad boy. Runt, the school wise-cracker. “Ain’t that right, Miss Neal?” • VIRGINIA SMITH — - Smith handles dough for G. A. A. Our Joe E. Brown. “Oh gaud !” • MARJORIE HUNTING- TON — Annexes ring on first date. “Help the poor”. • HENRY STEINKAMP— Steinkamp makes Future Farmer. “My Ford won’t start”. SENIORS ATTAIN GCAL The class of ’33 has at last reached its goal. For twelve long years the trials and joys of the student have been endured by us just for the sake of one event — graduation. It seems strange, but we have worked for twelve years just to be allowed to walk across the stage, receive a rolled piece of parchment tied with a pretty ribbon, say “thank you”, and resume our seats. Outwardly that is what we have done, but if all factors are considered, we have really accomplished some- thing worth while. The first unit of our life is completed and evidently completed with a fair degree of success. Since we first entered the pri- mary building on through the grades until this very year, we have been molding our character. Just as the very smallest traits and habits that we have acquired during these years affect our later life, so we should have made the most de- sirable habits that we know. Our class has been outstanding since we first entered the doors of R. H. S. as verdant freshmen. Our number then was one hundred, but we have lost some of our friends who started with us and now we have only seventy-three. All of us remember those first days of high school life. Somehow they seem to have been the most fun. Our joys and our fears were mingled into one grand ecstatic dream. We enjoyed the dream for a short time, but then we decided to obtain more material things. First, we received honors in the athletic line, then in the scholastic field, and still later in the social life of the school with the Junior Prom. Throughout our high school life we have led, and we hope to continue in the future in our own lives. We owe a great deal to R. H. S. and we are grateful for the pleasant and happy times which we have enjoyed here in school. JUNIOR CLASS NUMLELS 77 The Juni or class of Rensselaer High School has increased its enroll- ment in the past three years by five members. September 2, 1930, seventy-two freshmen entered the fight for edu- cation. They elected the following officers: Harris Warner, president; Ralph Donnelly, vice president; Thomas Parkison, secretary; Mary Mor- ton, treasurer. Although seemingly insignificant, they entered whole heartedly into participation in the school activities. Several freshmen from the Latin 9 class took part in the County Latin contest. Jeanette Rowen took first place and was thereby qualified to enter the District contest held at Rens- selaer. Harris Warner won fourth place. A peppy group of freshman boys went out for football, basketball, track, and spring football. Several won minor letters in these sports. One from the class represented the freshmen on the Chaos staff, and several had places on the Rensselaerien staff. On September 7, 1931, this class started another year of learning. This year the sophomore class was again well represented in school activi- ties. Jeanette Rowen again took first place in the County Latin contest. Howard Beaver also did very well. Rabin Pullin ranked first in the plane geometry contest of the county and thus he was qualified for the District contest held at Bloomington. Here, too, he ranked high. Martha Kresler and Janet Sigo played leading parts in the high school operetta, “The Count and the Coed”. Beulah Arnott and Jean Smith had parts in “Jerry”, the Masque and Wig play. The class was well represented in football and basketball. Several of the class were on the Rensselaerien staff and in the Masque and Wig Club, Sunshine Society, Hi-Y, and Future Farmers’ Club. The Sophomore class elected for its officers: Ralph O’Riley, presi- dent; Beth Gaines, vice president; Jeanette Rowen, secretary-treasurer. As juniors, this class felt more confident and dig nified, as befits up- per classmen. The third year has been no less eventful. The following officers were elected: Robert Strawbridge, president; Beth Gaines, vice president; Jean Smith, secretary -treasurer. Page twenty Under the excellent coaching of Miss Myer, the juniors presented the humorous class play, “Digging Up the Dirt”. This year several of our class won major letters in football and basketball. Lynn Jordan made the varsity basketball team and several others ran close seconds with the varsity team. The crowning event of the year was the Junior Prom which was given at the Armory. Every member of the class looks forward with eagerness to the last year of our journey for education. Likewise, every mem- ber is expecting to make the com- ing year more eventful and more successful than any of the preced- ing years. Row I.: Putts, Donnelly, Brouhard, Kryder, Strickler, Harlow, Kanne. Row II: Groom, Rhoades, Hartman, Beough- ter, McColly, Axen, Samuels. Row III: Ware, O’Riley, Fletemeyer, Eger, Eck, Hoyes, Berry. Row IV: Wortley, Hill, Adair, Culp, Lutz, Cox, Hatton. Row V : Rowen, Potts, Hamilton, Scheidlar, Dye, Hile, Ramey. Row VI: Hoefferlin, Gaines, Strawbridge, Sigo, Warner, Fenwick, Merriman. Row VII: Arnott, E. Jordan, Kresler, Pullins, Yeoman, Reed, Sumner. Row VIII: Branden- burg, Miller, R. Beaver, Wagner, Biggs, Borntrager, H. Beaver, Michael. Row IX: Armold, Hordeman, Morton, L. Jor- dan, Cook, Pullins, Franseoviack, Smith. Row X: Parkison, Overton, Parks, Shoe- maker, Sands, Zimmer, Daugherty, Hershberger. Page twenty-one DATE ELECTED CLASS PRESIDENT In the fall of 1931 sixty-four Freshmen were enrolled in the Rensse- laer High School, destined to become the “Class of the Year 1935”. This class, as all others before it, was not given the recognition it felt was due it, neither by the faculty nor by the upper classmen. But as the school year passed, they gradually saw this was more from their own disallusionment than from any lack of respect of their superiors. They began to see they had only just begun. Although four courses were offer- ed, namely : academic, commercial, agricultural, and home economics, most of the students chose the regular academic course, thereby fulfilling the requirements to enter college after graduation from high school. Un- der the capable guidance of Miss Neal and Mr. Bundy and with Frances Murphy as their president they passed a very successful year taking part in the various school activities. On September 1, 1932, this same class enrolled as dignified Sopho- mores and early that same month at a very riotous and stormy class meet- ing elected Granville Moody Hall their class president. Thus on the shoulders of this stalwart and capable Barkley agriculturist rested all the trials and tribulations of about seventy self-assertive students. Mr. Hall had the assistance of Delos Kanne, son of the Jasper county sheriff, as vice president and Evelyn Fletcher, secretary-treasurer. Miss Neal and Mr. Shrode were chosen sponsors. One of the most pleasant social gath- erings of the school year and one in which only Sophomores participated, was their Hallowe’en class party. As outstanding achievements during the year they had several mem- bers on the Rensselaerien staff, one member on the Chaos staff, one girl assisted as yell leader, and two members on the Debate team. Several boys of this class played in the school band. In athletics the girls had a very strong basketball team. Two Sophomore boys belonged to the foot- ball squad and took active part in all the games. Many of the girls be- longed to the Sunshine Society and a large number of the boys joined the Hi-Y and the Future Farmers’ Club. During the year an Interclass Bas- ketball Tournament was held. The Sophomores played against the Fresh- men and they fought gallantly ; nevertheless they were defeated. Page twenty-two Row I: Strawbridge, Dunlap, Marlatt, Blaze, Eilts, Kirk. Row II: Robinson, Beaver, Woods, Miller, Green, Tobin. Row III: Bris- tow, Prouty, Hoyes, Myers, Linback, Barkley. Row IV : Platt, Rhoades, Masterson, Bell, Fletcher, Hall. Row V : Burrell, Courtright, Bishop, Daugherty, Kanne, Hardesty. Row VI: Parks, Wiekstrom, Lesh, Hawkins, Baker, Duggins. Row VII: Turfler, Lockard, Epler, Cain, Lowman, Halstead. Row VIII: Chap- man, Thompson, Blankenship, Vaughn, Grant, Randle. Row IX: Mannan, Criswell, Lash- brook, Kanne, Wiles, Masterson. Row X: Murphy, Dunlap, Hess, Walker, Schultz, Stokesberry. Page twenty-three Robert Mannan, one of our class- mates, became ill during the first of this year with the flu, which so weak- ened his vitality that he had to with- draw from school entirely. He is now in the Riley Memorial Hospital in In- dianapolis, Indiana, receiving the best of care under skillful physicians. Thus this class lost one of its most brilliant and promising students. yea rccsn: On September the fifth, one hundred and eleven Freshmen enrolled. This is the largest class that has ever entered Rensselaer High School. By the end of the first semester about five students had dropped by the wayside, some because of illness, others because they knew more than the teachers. The Freshman class was represented on the Rensselaerien Staff, the Debating team and in the Dramatic Club, G. A. A. and Dolly Madison Home Economics Club. The class met with their sponsors, Greenham and Strole, on Septem- ber the seventh for a class election. Edward Kurtz was elected president and Elbert Malone vice president. The Freshman Class received many honors on the Honor Roll. Ten or more names appeared on the Honor Roll each time it was posted. Many honors were received in athletics. Several of the class receiv- ed R’s either in football or basketball. On March sixteenth, the Freshmen won the class basketball tournament. In the first game the Sophomores were conquered and the Juniors were beaten in the second game. The Freshmen were tormented continually and called “green” by the upper classmen, but they took this bravely, for were not those upper classmen Freshmen at one time? A wonderful change came over the class during the latter part of the year, for those children who had enter- ed in September were no longer green but were transformed into intelli- gent and industrious (?) students. Three more years to go! Such is true for the Freshmen who have been trying to adapt themselves to the Rensselaer High School. Our de- sire is that we can carry out the rest of our high school career as well as we have at the present time. The upper classmen have smiled at our em- barrassment in trying to find seats in study halls but we feel we have lived through it all admirably. Our sponsors are conscientious and patient. Under their leadership we have quickly learned to like the school and to look forward to the next three years with pleasure. Page twenty-four Row I: Maher, Schultz. Parker, Trudeau, Kirk, Wilcox, A. Wright, John- son, Nesius. Row II: Mills, Phegley, Kurtz, Hooker, Hill, Moelhman. Hamer, Ramey, Horde- man. Row III: Ritchey, Daniels, Ford, Jensen, Woodworth, Tobin, Kei- per, Eshleman, Parkison. Row IV: M. Malone, Har- vey, Kryder, Mills, Luers, D. Wright, Pullins, Reed, Groom. Row V : Snede- ker, Baker, Waymire, Scheidlar, Hasty, McGee, Brusnahan, Stowers. Grant. Row VI: Kanne. Cromer, Bristow, Cox, Cromer, Simons, Kirk, Beaver, Karnowsky. Row VII: Moosemiller, Bert- sch, Smith, Hanson, Hoef- ferlin, Hall, Smith, Ne- ville, Maines. Row VIII: Locks, Day, Larsh, Bach- eleer, Horton, O. Wright, Anderson, Gosnell. Bal- linger. Row IX: Kruzan, Marlin, Lane, Haniford, Bowman, Pullins, Schaf- fer, Spurgeon, Biggs, Daugherty. Row X: Bren- neman, Jones, Todd, Jor- dan, Wynegar, McColly, Zea, Walters, Manzie. Row XI: Marlatt, Mor- ton, Rowen, Sanders, Robinson, Parks, Shu- maker, Blake, Malone, Gaines. Page twenty-five I wv vjJ JU- JA.UUFRY SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 5 — School began. Sept. 10 — Football season opened. Sept. 16 — Football game with Lowell. Oct. 15 — Crown Point defeated R. H. S. ; only Oct. 22-23 — State Teachers’ Convention. Oct. 28 — R. H. S. defeated Kentland. Nov. 16-19 — Corn Show. Nov. 23 — Basketball season opened. Nov. 24-25 — Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 1 — Primary operetta. Dec. 23 — Christmas vacation began. Jan. 2 — School began after Christmas. Jan. 11-12 — Examinations. Jan. 13 — End of the first semester. Jan 13 — R. H. S. defeated Kentland five. Jan. 14 — Jasper County Tournament. Feb. 21 — J. V. Tolantino addressed the school. Feb. 24 — R. H. S. defeated Fowler. Mar. 3-4 — Sectional tournament. Mar. 15-16 — Interclass tournament. Mar. 16 — Books stacked at R. H. S. April 20 — Senior play. May 12 — Junior Prom. May 14 — Baccalaureate sermon. May 15 — Class night. May 18 — Commencement. May 19 — Alumni banquet. May 19 — End of school year. defeat of the season. — f - - - M l ? yvVajVHL APRIL n LtJdU TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT BUILDING Subjects dealing with activities, snaps, and classes have been chosen as fitting topics for Book II. Basketball, Football, Chaos, Rensselaerian, Sunshine, Hi-Y, Future Farmers’ Club, Masque and Wig, and Music De- partment are contained within the activity pages. All the four classes of students are represented, and the snaps deal with the entire student body. Page twenty-seven RENSSELAER ' S JINX IS ERCEEN FOOTBALL TEAM Row 1 — MeColly, Johnson, Haniford, Harvey, Coach Strole, Hasty, Wortley, Low- man. Row 2 — Strawbridge, Reed, Kryder, Marlin, Fletcher, Strawbridge, Warner. Row 3 — Moore, Kryder, Eger, Malone, Biggs, Morton, Brandenburg, Hiles, Potts. Row 4 — Shoemaker, Hatton, O’Riley, Beaver. Row 5 — Donnelly, Day, Blankenship, Kresler. The Rensselaer-Kentland game was a game of extraordinary play- ing, on both the offensive and defensive. The boys were determined to bring home the bacon, and not even Kentland could stop them. Rensse- laer’s playing was outstanding in every way. The final score was 19 to 6 in favor of Rensselaer. Sweaters were awarded to the following boys : Captain Day, Blank- enship, R. Kryder, Hatton, Donnelly, and Kresler. Manager Harvey was also awarded a sweater. Major letters were awarded to Brandenburg, Malone, Reed, Fletcher, R. Strawbridge, Potts, O’Riley, and Wortley. Those receiving minors were MeColly, Hile, Hasty, Shoemaker, Johnson, McGee, Warner, H. Bea- ver, C. Kryder, C. Biggs, Morton, Haniford, and H. Strawbridge. Lowell Valparaiso .. Crown Point Rochester .... Morocco Kentland Total .... 6 R. H. S 6 12 R. H. S 12 21 R. H. S--0 0 R. H. S 14 0 R. H. S 12 6 R. H. S 19 45 63 Page twenty-eight c. n. s. DOWNS CCCDL 4ND FIVE Row 1 — Stephens, Row 2 — Blankenship, BASKETBALL Kryder, Hasty, Hatton, Warner, O’Riley, Coach Stokesberry. Jordan, Brandenburg, Yeoman, Kresler. Row 3 — Ward. The greatest and probably the fastest game of the year was with Goodland’s Purple and Gold basketball team. It was “nip and tuck” all through the game. In the last few minutes of play, with Rensselaer in the lead, Goodland stepped on the accelerator and nearly became in step with the Red and Black, but the final gun sound- ed, keeping the R. H. S. Warriors in the lead. The final score was 32 to 31. Capt. Brandenburg led the team to a fine record, winning ten games and losing ten. The boys receiving sweaters were, Capt. Brandenburg, Yeoman, and Manager Ward. Those receiving Major letters were Blank- enship, Kresler, Jordan, Kryder, Hasty, Warner, Beaver, and O’Riley. The boys receiving minors were Hatton, Lashbrook, Kurtz, Rowen, Man- nan, Strawbridge, Marlin, Morton, Hartman, and Dunlap. The average number of points made by Rensselaer was 26. The average number of points made by the opponents was 25. BASKETBALL Row i — Marlin, Hartman, Ward, Straw- bridge, Rowen. Row 2 — Beaver, Morton. Dunlap, Lashbrook, Kurtz. Page twenty-nine I K CHAOS STAFF SPRINGS BIG SURPRISE CLEAR THE WIRES! IMPORTANT NEWS! Everyone is shocked and amazed at the changes which have taken place in this year’s Chaos. From the first to the last page, it embodies the new principles of printing, pictures, and modern journalism. In the course of the forty-eight pages various surprises are re- vealed. The staff, after a great deal of consideration, decided that we needed a change. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, people wanted a change in the recent elec- tion. They obtained it and so did we. Our idea is not to be too aggressive but to keep abreast of the times. Now, we of the staff present something novel in its way, a book which we hope will establish a precedent through- out all future Chaoses. We Hope You Like It! We feel very fortunate in being able to publish a book this year because of present business conditions. Our book was financed mainly by sales of Chaoses and by the Senior play. The members of the staff are: Editor-in-Chief Mary Louise Warner Jeanette Rowen Beth Gaines Business Manager Robert Book r Rabin Pullins Assistant Business Managers j Ronald Ward l Elsie Washburn Art Editors t Madeleine Wild | Jane Robinson Junior Editor Doris Strickler Sophomore Editor Jeanette Chapman Freshman Editor Marcia McColly Assistant Editors CHAOS Row 1— Kresler, Warner. Row 2 — Book, McColly. Row 3 — Robinson, Wild. Row 4 — Rowen, Ward. Row 5 — Gaines, Wash- burn. Row 6. Chapman, Strickler. Row 7 — Pullins. LARGE STALE DLELIStiES RENSSELAER I EN Thirty capable students represent- ing all four classes in high school serv- ed admirably on the Rensselaerien Staff this year. This is the largest number of students who have ever been on the staff, and only six of this group had worked on “The Rensselaerien” before. With the aid of the faculty sponsors, Mr. Jardine and Mr. Steph- ens, the paper was edited once a month by these students. This year two separate divisions, the editorial and business staffs, cooperat- ed to make the paper the success that it was. Many schools this size discontinued their school papers this year, but Rens- selaer diminished the number of issues and cut the subscription rate. Support of the student body and advertisers maintained the ’32-’33 Rensselaerien. Last year the paper won two prizes in a contest, in which contestants from every part of the state competed. How- ever, results of this year’s contest will not be known until sometime this sum- mer. Row 1 — Jardine, Hall, Kolhoff, Fenwick. Row 2 — Myers, Blake, Kirk, Murphy. Row 3 — Wild, Pullins, Smith, Wallace. Row 4 — Washburn, Parks, Karnowsky, Hopkins. Row 5 — McColly, Ward, Daughtery, Strickler. Row 6 — Daugherty, Parks, Gaines, Kresler. Row 7 — Cromer, Harvey, Long, Parkinson. SUNSHINE GIEES RADIATE On April 14, 1922, the Sunshine Society of Rens- selaer High School was organized by Miss Grace Norris. She was faculty advisor of this organization until 1929 when she was succeeded by Miss Gwendo- lene Spencer, who still retains that position. This year approximately sixty girls were taken into the society by means of the candlelight service. It is a very impressive service and it succeeds in bringing out the meaning of the Sunshine Society. The purpose of the society is best expressed in the Sunshine Creed. It is the desire of all the Sun- shine girls to bring as much happiness and cheerful- ness to others as they can. They are truly good fel- lows and wish to help everyone with his troubles. The society consists of several committees. The committees are: a committee for spreading sunshine in the school, a committee for spread- ing sunshine in the community, and a finance committee. This year the society was divided into many committees and each committee took turns in providing entertainment for the different meet- ings. We had many very interesting programs. This year the Sunshine Society has done fairly well. At Christmas time several baskets of food were distributed to needy families. Many toys and a great deal of clothing was given to children who would have had no Christmas. The district Sunshine Convention was held at Thorntown on October fourth and fifth. Miss Spencer and three delegates, Zelda Daugherty, Beth Gaines, and Claudia Kruzan attended the convention. The Sunshine Girls of Thorntown certainly were to be complimented upon their wonder- ful work that made the convention a huge success. Mrs. Sandefur, the State Dean of the Sunshine Society, was a guest at the convention. She is a very wonderful woman and she is a great inspiration to all girls who have the opportunity of hearing her talk. Page thirty-two Spencer, Kruzan, Murphy, Gaines. Hl-y HAS A SUCCESSFUL ytAU This year the Rensselaer Hi-Y had a very successful year. Not only was the membership of the organization increased but the character of the members was of the finest. Early in the year twenty-one new mem- bers were admitted, thus giving a total membership of thirty-nine. This year the character of the members was stressed. For this purpose two committees were appointed : the Membership and the Rules. These committees were composed of capable boys, and their work was done well. For the first time in its history, the Hi-Y cooperated with the churches. A father and son banquet was held at each of the churches. The organization went in a group to church for three consecutive Sundays. During the Lenten season, a Bible class, taught by Mr. Clark, met every Wednesday. The boys appreciated this a great deal. Generosity has always been an aim of the Hi-Y. A small sum was donated for charity at the holiday season. Near the close of the school term, medals were given to the deserving boys. This year the Hi-Y enjoyed several good speeches. At all but three of its eighteen meet- ings, the club was visited by a man, prominent in school or city affairs. Some of the best talks were given by Mr. Holt, Mr. Jardine, Mr. Steph- ens, Mr. Bott, Mr. Smith, Dr. Gwin, Rev. Griest. and Judge Leopold. The Hi-Y owes such a good program to the work of the Program Committee. The officers for the year were: Leon Kres- ler, president; Harris Warner, vice president; Ronald Ward, secretary; Rabin Pullin, treasur- er; and Mr. Clark, sponsor. Row 1 — Ward, Pullins, Kresler, Clark. Row 2 — Warn- er, Wallace, Turfler, Pullins. Row 3 — Hoyes, Rhoades, Kolhoff, Randle. Row 4 — Groom, Bertsch, Wiles, Stock- ton. Row 5 — Shumaker, Hall, Hordeman, Johnson. Row 6 — Epler, Hopkins, Brandenburg, Toben. Row 7 — Yeoman, Strawbridge, Bell, Hall. Row 8 — Kirk, Daugherty, Books, Dye. Row 9 — Harvey, Strawbridge, Parkison, Hoyes. AGGIES ACTIVE IN CCEN SEGSV The Future Farmers’ Club consists of the members of the vocational classes. All of these boys are farm boys. This is the third year that the organization has existed in Rensse- laer High School. The purpose of this club is to promote leadership train- ing, 4-H club work, and to participate in community and farm activities. Officers of the club the first semester were : Paul Hook- er, president; Wallace Cook, vice president; Fred Moore, sec- retary; and Joe Harlow, treasurer. Officers of the club for the second semester were: Lynn Jordan, president; George Lashbrook, vice president; Ray- mond Spurgeon, secretary; and Gerald Miller, treasurer. The Jasper County Corn Show, held in November, was a big success. This show was sponsored jointly by the Jas- per County Corn Grower’s Association and the Future Farm- ers’ Club. There were about four hundred and thirty exhibits at this show. Two hundred and twenty persons attended the annual banquet. The Gala Night was very well attended and everyone enjoyed the entertainment that was provided. The Junior-Senior section of the Agriculture class held a farm shop course the first semester. Saw filing, saw gum- ming, making saw clamp, rope splicing and making, making of rope machine, sharpening of edge tools, and fitting handles in tools were some of the jobs which were completed by Agri- culture boys. Row 1- — Bundy, Miller, Crockett. Row 2 — Todd, Steinkamp, Schaf- fer. Row 3 — Brandenburg-, Eilts, Kelley. Row 4 — Linback, Hill, Bishop. Row 5 — Lashbrook, Dunlap, Hooker. Row 6 — Cromer, Jordan, Cook. Row 7 — Bristow, Pullins, Epler. Row 8 — Luers, Sanders, Spurgeon. Row 9 — Jordan, Parkison, Hasty. Row 10 — Moore, Harlow, Amsler. Page thirty-four H4SCUE AND WIG DAS INTEDESTING yEAD The purpose of the Masque and Wig Club is to promote an interest in drama and encourage its pro- duction. This is accomplished by the reading of plays and discussions as to their general nature. Anyone seeking membership to the club has to prove his dramatic ability by “trying out”. This year resulted in the affiliation of seventeen new members, bringing the total membership to thirty-nine. The meetings proved to be very inspiring; one in particular, during which Miss Myer gave an inter- esting discourse on European and British Theatres. The social events were somewhat limited. How- ever, a “pot-luck” supper was held at the home of Frances Murphy and all of the unspent enthusiasm was concentrated on this party. Officers for the past year were : Martha Parks President Eleanor Long Vice President Ralph Hopkins Secretary-Treasurer MASQUE AND WIG Row 1 — Warner, Myer, Rhoades, Arnott. Row 2 — Gaines, Parks, Smith, Axen. Row 3 — Kresler, Hall, Kolhoff, Murphy. Row 4 — Hopkins, Rhoades, Karnowsky, Daugherty. Row 5 — Spain, Grimes, Parks, Warner. Row 6 — Strawbridge, Myers, Sigo, Kirk. Row 7 — Halstead, Stockton, Randle, Burrell. Row 8 — Books, Wild, Wickstrom, Ware. Row 9 — Fletcher, Long, Washburn, Sands. Row 10 — Kruzan, Washburn. ORCHESTRA AND CRARTET DISPEAy EXCEPTIONAL TALENT ORCHESTRA Standing — Mills, R. Mills, Hartman, Rowen, Duggins, Kruzan, Stockton, Karn- owsky. Sitting— Moore, Adair, Randle, Lane, Washburn. Orchestral work was made an accredited course a few years ago, and since that time it has become very important in the school curriculum. Practice is held every Friday during the fourth hour. Among the various engagements fulfilled this year were, the Junior Play, the Senior Play, the Jasper County Corn Show, a P. T. A. anniver- sary program, Class Night and Commencement. Much of the credit for the success of the orchestra is due to Miss Markle, our music instructor. A male quartet was organized this winter under the splendid direc- tion of Miss Markle. Its membership is composed of Clarence Sanders, first tenor; Ralph Hopkins, second tenor; John Moore, baritone; and Jack Lane, bass. Some of the occasions for which the quartet has performed are, the Jasper Coun- ty Corn Show, a Rotary dinner, the Primary QUARTET operetta, the P. T. A. district convention, a pfanist— Washburn Moore ’ Lane meeting of the Federated Clubs of Jasper County and for the graduation exercises of 1983. Page thirty-six BAND PBDDDESSES ENDED ABLE SDDEBVISCB BAND Row 1 — Magnus, Moore, Samuels, Eger, Mills, Adair, Kurtz, Loy, Professor Ton- ner. Row 2 — Moelhman, Toben, Daniels, Mills, Hartman, Horton, Larsh, Karnowsky. The band of the Rensselaer schools was organized the third Tuesday evening of September, 1922. At that time there were about fifty mem- bers. It has recently been reorganized and officers were elected accord- ing to the rules of the new constitution, drawn up by Mr. Paul Magnus. The officers elected were Bill Stockton, president; John Moore, vice presi- dent; Glen Toben, secretary-treasurer; Elwood Samuels and Francis Moelhman, librarians; Mr. Magnus, business manager. Meetings are held every Monday evening in the high school gymnasium. The band played for all of the home basketball games and at the Jasper County Fair. Every Wednesday evening, during the summer months, the band gives a concert in the courthouse square. Under the able supervision of Professor Paul Tonner, the band, now consisting of thirty members, has advanced rapidly and it is an organiza- tion of which both school and community may well be proud. Page thirty-seven WHC - WH€ cr 1933 FLOYD AMSLER Junior play; Future Farmers’ Club 1-2-3-4, Sec. 2; State Fair 1- 2-3-4; Purdue Roundup 1-2; Baseball 3; Class Basketball 2- 3-4; Showdown 2; National 4-H Congress 2. WILLARD BISHOP Future Farmers’ club 1-2-3-4. JESS BLANKENSHIP Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2; Class Bas- ketball 1 -2-3-4. LAWRENCE BAUMAN Basketball 1-2; Class Basket- ball 2-3-4; Track 1-2; Class Treasurer 2. ROBERT BOOK Hi-Y 2-3-4; Junior play; Mas- que and Wig 4; Chaos 3-4; Busi- ness Manager 4; Commercial Club 4; Business Manager Class Play 3. ROY BRANDENBURG Baseball 3; Basketball 1-2-3- 4; Captain 4; Football 1-2-3-4; Class President 4; Showdown 2; Track 2. WALLACE COOK Future Farmers’ Club 4. CATHERINE BORNTRAGER Sunshine Society 4; Commer- cial Club 3-4. ADA BRANDENBURG G. A. A. 1; Sunshine Society 4; Home Economics Club 2-3-4; Commercial Club 4. GLADYS BURRELL Sunshine Society 1-2-3-4; Home Economics Club 3-4: G. A. A. 1-4; Masque and Wig 3- 4; Girls’ Basketball 2-3-4; Commercial Club 4. ELIZABETH BUSSELL Hanging Grove H. S. 1-2; Class Vice President 1; Sun- shine Society 3-4; G. A. A. 4. LOIS BRANAMAN Sunshine Society 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; Chorus 1-3-4; Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3; Home Economics Club 1; Operetta 3; Commercial Club 3-4. GLADYS COOK Hanging Grove H. S. 1-2: Sunshine Society 3-4; Girls ' Basketball 1-2-3-4; Commercial Club 3. ROBERT CROCKETT Future Farmers’ Club 1-2-3-4; Secretary 3; Basketball 2-3; Leadership Conference 3; Class Basketball 2-3. RUBY CROMER Home Economics Club 3-4; President 4; Sunshine Society 3-4; Rensselaerien 4. GENEVE COMER Fair Oaks H. S. 1; Orchestra 1; County Orchestra Contest 1; Home Economics Club 2-3; G. A. A. 4; Chorus 1; County Chorus Contest 1; Class Basket- ball 1. BETTY COMER Fair Oaks H. S. 1; Sunshine Society 4; Orchestra 1; County Orchestra Contest 1; Home Eco- nomics Club 2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; Chorus 1; County Chorus Con- test 1; Girls’ Basketball 1. BERNARD DONNELLY Football 3-4. ZELDA DAUGHERTY Sunshine Society 1-2-3-4; Dis- trict Convention 3-4; Rensse- laerien 4; Pest Banquet 2. ETHELYN DUGGINS Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Orchestra Contest 1; Violin Contest 2; R. M. D. meet 3; Sunshine So- ciety 4. HOWARD DAY Football 1-2-3-4; Captain 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Bas- ketball 2-3-4; Baseball 3; Com- mercial Club 3. VERA DUNN G. A. A. 1-4; Chorus 2; Bible Study 1; Commercial Club 3-4; Class Basketball 1-3-4. GEORGE DYE Hi-Y 3-4; Junior Play; Oper- etta; Showdown 2; Basketball 2-3-4; Chaos 3; Class Basketball 2- 3-4. REGINA FRITZ Hanging Grove 1; St. Pat- rick’s Academy, Momence 2-3; Sunshine Society 4; G. A. A. 4; Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3. HELEN GROOM Sunshine Society 1-4; Home Economics Club 4; G. A. A. 1; Commercial Club 3. NEOMA GRIMES Bible Class 2; Commercial Club 3; Sunshine Society 4; Masque and Wig 4. REBECCA HALL Orchestra 1; G. A. A. 1; Jun- ior Play; Sunshine Society 1-2-3-4; Rensselaerien 3-4; Edi- tor 4; Commercial Club 3-4; Operetta 3; Masque and Wig 3- 4; Quill and Scroll 3-4; Chorus 1-2-3; County Orchestra Con- test 1. HARRY HASTY Class Basketball 1; Future Farmers’ Club 1-2-3-4. JAMES HARVEY Basketball Manager 3; Foot- ball Manager 4; Rensselaerien 4; Hi-Y 4. RALPH HOPKINS Operetta 1-3; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Essay Contest 2; Winner Coun- ty Vocal Contest 2; Debate 2; R. M. D. 2; Bible Class 2; Show- down 3; Rensselaerien 4; Junior Play; Masque and Wig 4; Sec. and Treas. 4; High School Quar- tet 4; Chorus 3-4. PAUL HOOKER Future Farmers’ Club 1-2-3-4. MARJORIE HUNTINGTON G. A. A. 1; Sunshine 1-2-3-4; Purdue Roundup 2; Home Eco- nomics Club 2; Chorus 2. LORENE JACKS Sunshine 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2. DOROTHY JONES Girls’ Basketball 1-2; G. A. A. 1-4; Sunshine 4; Commercial Club 3-4; Chorus 1-3-4. ROBERT JORDAN Hanging Grove 1-2; Future Farmers’ Club 2-3. ELLIS KELLEY Future Farmers’ Club 1-2-3-4: Vice President 2: President 3: Leadership Conference 3; Corn Show Banquet 4. GWENDOLYN KEPNER Sunshine 1-2-3-4; Commercial Club 3-4; Chorus 1-3; Bible Class 2; Home Economics 1-2. MARVIN KOHLOFF Hi-Y 4; Operetta 3; Junior Play; Rensselaerien 4; Dramat- ic Club 4. LEON KRESLER Rensselaerien 1-2; Chaos 2; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Vice President 3; President 4; Football 3-4; Bas- ketball 2-3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Latin Contest 2-3: Class Vice President 3. CLAUDIA KRUZAN Masque and Wig 3-4; Sun- shine 1-2-3-4; Vice President 3; President 4; Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3; G. A. A. 1; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Class Vice President 2; Class Treasurer 3; Class Secre- tary-Treasurer 4; Junior Play; Operetta 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Showdown 3; R. M. D. 2. RUSSELL KRYDER Class Basketball 1-2-3; Foot- ball 2-3; Basketball 1; Commer- cial Club 4. JACK LANE Orleans, Ind. 1; Monon, Ind. 2; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1; Quartet 4. ELEANOR LONG Sunshine 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; Masque and Wig 4; Rensse- laerien 2-3-4; Quill and Scroll 3-4; Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3; Captain 1; Junior Play; Oper- etta 1-3; Commercial Club 3-4; Class Secretary 3. LELAND MAUCK Waukegan Township 1; Com- mercial Club 4. FRANCIS MOELHMAN Class basketball 1-2-3-4; Band 1- 2-3-4. FRED MOORE Future Farmers’ Club 2-3-4: Football 4; Class Basketball 2- 3-4. JOHN MOORE Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 4; Football 2; Chorus 4; Commer- cial Club 4; Quartette 4. OMER MILLER Hi-Y 2-3-4. GLADYS PARKER Home Economics Club 3-4; Sunshine 1; Commercial Club 4. MARTHA PARKS Sunshine 1-2-3-4; Masque and Wig 2-3-4; Junior Play; Presi- dent 4; G. A. A. 1-4; Chaos 2; Rensselaerien 3-4, Business Manager 4; Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3; Commercial Club 4. ELLEN PATZSCHKE Kniman 1-2; Girls’ Basketball 1-2; Class Play 1-2; Sunshine 4; Commercial Club 3-4. HAROLD RISHLING Hi-Y 2-3; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Commercial Club 3; Baseball 3. JANE ROBINSON Sunshine 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; Chaos 4; Girls’ Basketball 1 - 2 . CLARENCE SANDERS Football 1-2-3; Track 1-2; Class Basketball 1; Class Presi- dent 2; Chorus 3-4; Showdown 3; Quartette 3-4; Operetta 3; Commercial Club 3. EVELYN SMITH Girls ' Basketball 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; President 4; Commer- cial Club 4; Bible Class 1; Chorus 2. LUCILLE SMITH Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3-4: Chorus 1-2; Sunshine 1; G. A. A. 1; Commercial Club 3-4. VIRGINIA SMITH Girls’ Basketball 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-4; Sec.-Treas. 4; Com- mercial Club 3-4: Bible Class 1. MADELYN SPAIN Oratorical Contest 1: Sun- shine 1-4; Masque and Wig 3-4; G. A. A. 1; Junior Play; Bible Study 2; Commercial Club 3-4; Operetta 3; Showdown 3; Chorus 1-3. HENRY STEINKAMP Hanging Grove 1-2; Future Farmers’ Club 3-4; Class Bas- ketball 3; Sec. Future Farmers’ Club. WILLIAM STOCKTON Basketball 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pres. 4; Hi-Y 3-4; Masque and Wig 4; Junior Play; Operetta 1. LOIS TANNER G. A. A. 1; Home Economics Club 2; Sunshine 1; Commercial Club 4. BEATRICE TORBET Fair Oaks 1-2; Chorus 1-2; Commercial Club 3; Sunshine 4. DEAN WALKER Hi-Y 2-3; Agricultural Club 3-4; Class Vice President 1: Commercial Club 4; Basketball 2- 3-4. JAMES WALLACE Band 1-2; Class Basketball 1; Hi-Y 2-3-4; Junior Play; Rens- selaerien 4; Commercial Club 3. MARY LOU WARNER Chaos 1-3-4; Editor 4; Rens- selaerien 2-3; Junior Play; Sun- shine 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Masque and Wig 1-2-3-4; Pres. 3; Operetta 2-3; Showdown 2-3; Class President 3; Latin Con- test 2-3; Girls Basketball 1-2; Commercial Club 4; Quill and Scroll 3. RONALD WARD Hi-Y 2-3-4; Treasurer 3; Sec- retary 4; Class Basketball 2; Chaos 4; Football 2-3; Debate 2; Rensselaerien 4; Class Secre- tary 2; Commercial Club 3-4; Manager Basketball Team 4. BEBE WASHBURN Chorus 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2- 3- 4; Choral Contest 1; Operetta 3; Commercial Club 3-4; Rens- selaerien 3-4; Chaos 4; Sun- shine 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Masque and Wig 4; Debate 1; County Piano Contest 1; R. M. D. 3; Class Pres. 1. WILLARD WASHBURN Operetta 1-3; Masque and Wig 2-3-4; Junior Play; Show- down 2-3; Rensselaerien 2-3; Chaos 2; Art Club 2; Commer- cial Club 3; Quartette 4. MADELEINE WILD G. A. A. 1-4; Art Club 3: Chaos 4; Home Economics Club 1; Operetta 1-3; Girls’ Basket- ball 1-2-3; Commercial Club 3; Rensselaerien 1-4; Sunshine 1- 2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Show- down 3; Masque and Wig 3-4. MARTHA WOOD Chorus 1-3; Sunshine 1-2-3-4; Commercial Club 3-4; Home Economics Club 1-2. TOM YEOMAN Hi-Y 2-3-4; Class Basketball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Com- mercial Club 3-4; Showdown 2; Future Farmers’ Club 1-2. Page thirty-nine HOT TIPS It is rumored that Prof. Leroy “Wam- pus” Shrode’s business trips to Chicago are not confined strictly to business. . . All Cars Stand By: Be on lookout for Ford sedan containing four R. H. S. students (Bob Book, Mad Wild, Virgil Ware, Mary Mor- ton). Last seen in ditch deeply embedded in snow. Wrecker proceed to 2 miles south of Morocco. All reported uninjured. Look for record of trips of first three named above. . . Can you name the doctor’s daugh- ter that likes midnight trips to Kentland? Also has a crush on Purdue All-Stars; she prefers “Camels”. . . Evy Smith and boy friend found stalled on a lonely road on a dark and stormy night. . . Miss Neal ap- parently makes hay during Christmas vaca- tion. . . Sherlock Holmes (alias F. S. Steph- ens) by means of heel prints (Ha! Ha!) tracks down notorious book stackers. (Oh yeah?). . . Kresler prefers “Speed” to flame. Fritz gets clutches on “Locks” “R” before it gets home. . . Who’s the Economics pro- fessor that goes “Wild”? . . . Virginia Sum- mer steps out on Moore. Wagner is lucky man. . . Lora Rhoades sports Yale pin. May- be you didn’t know it but she receives plenty of fan mail. (Logansport, South Bend, Monticello, etc.). . . Jack Lane certainly fell hard for local attorney’s daughter. They make a peach of a pair, don’t they? . . . Jane Hamilton receives letters from Aurora. Somehow they got in the hands of Bob Hile. Funny how Bob picks things up. . . Mr. Ward’s son, Ronald, amuses Chaos staff with pictures of his many admirers. He thinks Louisville is the “nertz”. Hobart also is favored. . . Extra! Extra! Extra! Hi Day comes home to Ma and Pa with addition to family. We sincerely hope Mrs. Day likes our fair city. Congratulations Hi ! HOT TIPS Don’t forget the cigars. . . Martha Brusan- han, so we hear, seeks secret rendevous with Elwood. The Papas and Mamas don’t seem to think their respective children’s choices are wise. . . Edith Lesh and Jim Fletcher certainly have one grand case — one of the worst we’ve ever seen. Gee, ain’t love grand? . . . Mary Lou Warner has secret passion. We do hope her dreams all come true. We can sympathize, Mary Lou. . . Virgil Ware has very obstinate disposition. He hates to come home. Beware, girls, don’t ride with him. . . Mart Parks discov- ers wonderful parking place. We agree, Mart. You surely know your bridges. Be careful, Mart, don’t burn your bridges too soon. . . Naughty, naughty, Doris. Don’t you know you and Harry shouldn’t park in broad daylight. Didn’t you ever hear that night lends glamour to everything? Poor Bill Thompson gets picked on by everyone, even Lee Ramey does him dirt. . . Bebe Washburn, Mary Lou Warner, and Lib Ra- mey attend spring formals. Oh ! you college widows! . . . Does anybody know the local boy who woke a farmer up at three o’clock to get a drink of H O? . . . Now what do you s’pose made him thirsty? ... It has been rumored that little Merlie Daugherty lost his panties. Where’s your nursemaid, lit- tle boy? . . . Bob Strawbridge is a proverb- ial football heart smasher. Girls, girls, aren’t you ashamed of yourselves? Don’t you know all men are fickle? . . . Beulah Arnott made a big hit with St. Joe boys; sell us your secret, Beulah. We’re all only human after all. . . Bob Crockett and Doris Hasty will make a nice looking couple. We wish them all the luck in the world. . . Jean Smith knows which side her bread’s butter- ed on. The senior president and basketball HCT TIPS captain are not to be sneezed at. . . Dean and Mary just can’t let go. Well, don’t blame you, Mary. Dean’s a mighty nice boy. . . Gladys Cook must have a way with the men. Lynn Jordan has a very strong will, yet he stepped out with Gladys during training. That’s proof, nesce pas? ... He sez to her, “Say, did you hear that Lucille Antrim was married to Bill Dunlap? I don’t know for sure. I just heard it”. . . It seems that Unetta Harvey likes her gentlemen friends to be of age. You have the right idea, dearie. . . A certain blonde from La- fayette, named Pequita Helton, certainly set the boys aflutter this spring. Three of our distinguished students, Harry Warner, Red Hartman and Bob Hatton were so smitten that they sent their regards by good old U. S. mail. Boys ! Don’t tell us you used pink, scented stationery. . . All right, Everett Bristow, you can’t hide it forever. The whole world knows that Dorothy Bacheleer gave you a valentine. . . Georgie Dye doesn’t need spring weather to make him amarous — just another case of a big blond boy and a snappy brunette. . . Francis H. and Harold Branaman seem to have it bad. Tsk ! Tsk ! And to think they meet on street corners. . . Things certainly took a turn for the better at the Christian Endeavor meeting early this spring. . . Florence Cox, who is not as shy as she looks, literally poured her affec- tions on Robert Shumaker. . . When it rains it pours ! Dorthene Schultz and George Hawkins were caught walking in the rain the other night. Whether it was love or un- consciousness, we leave to your own good judgment. REVIEWS DIGGING UP THE DIRT On November tenth the Junior Class presented “Digging Up the Dirt”, a three-act comedy by Bert Norton. The play tells the story of a professor of Archeology and two of his college pupils who are living in an adobe shack in New Mexico, and excavating Pueblo ruins. All the boys find is a skunk. When the play opens, the two boys are clad simply in under- wear and blankets. The arrival of a party of relatives and girls on a visit of inspection precipi- tates a most amusing scene in which the young fellows pretend to be native Indians with terrible misunderstandings all around. La- ter, the Profess or is struck down by a mysterious assailant and more complications develop. Robert Strawbridge, Raymond Beaver, Howard Beaver, Ed Shoe- maker, Thomas Parkison, Jean Smith, Martha Jane Hamilton, Janet Sigo, Doris Axen, Francis Potts, Beth Gaines, Robert McCol- ly, James Fletcher, and David Turfler were members of the cast. Robert Hartman, Robert Hile, and Rabin Pullin assisted in the pro- duction. The Junior class worked dili- gently to make their play a suc- cess so that they might have suf- ficient funds with which to plan their annual prom. THE FOUR-FLUSHER “The Four-Flusher”, a comedy in three acts, by Caesar Dunn was presented by the Senior Class on April twentieth. “The Four- Flusher” is a comedy of hustling American youth. When everyone believes that Andy Whittaker, a young shoe store clerk, is about to inherit a million dollars from a dying uncle, he is received into so- ciety and decides that he loves a society girl. But when the uncle refuses to die, the society girl turns him down. He returns to the shoe store, and an arch sup- porter which he has invented proves a gold mine. Andy finally realizes that he has always loved Jerry, the cashier at the shoe store, and there is happiness enough for everyone. As is the usual custom the pro- ceeds of the play were used to help defray the expense of the Chaos. THE CAST Jerry Dean Madelyn Spain Evangeline Gay Dede Long Horace Riggs Ralph Hopkins Andy Whittaker Bill Stockton Mrs. Dwight Allen .... Mary Lou Warner June Allen Bebe Washburn Dr. Giles Faraday Roy Brandenburg P. J. Hannerton Bob Book Robert Riggs Willard Washburn Ira Whittaker Tuffy Ward Mr. Rogers Lawrence Bowman Mr. Gateson „ Floyd Amsler The Maid Martha Parks Business Manager Bob Book Publicity Manager .... Jesse Blankenship Stage Managers George Dye James Wallace Page forty-three Vol. LXX. C4ZZELACCIEN DAY SEEKS DIVORCE Howard Day has applied for divorce on the grounds that his wife spends too much of her time working jig-saw puzzles. NEW STARS Vera Dunn, Evelyn Smith, Virginia Smith and Gladys Parker sign two-year con- tract to appear in follies. NEW CURE FOR HALI- TOSIS Even your best friend won’t tell you. Jess Blan- kenship and Roy Branden- burg are the proprietors of the new Non-Stinkum Gar- lick House. These two en- ergetic men have been work- ing on this process ever since they received their di- plomas from R. H. S. May 19, 1943. KRYDER; DARK HORSE In the recent election Rus- sell Kryder was the most outstanding surprise of all. Kryder, dressed in red and blue corduroy pyjamas made a most stirring acceptance speech. Mr. Kryder will have a difficult place to fill for Rebecca Hall has proved herself to be a most effi- cient president. TRIO IS BIG HIT Geneve Comer, Ethlyn Duggins, and Zelda Daugh- erty really went over big last night. This trio which is singing in Morocco at the Palace Theatre is managed by Earl Nesius. Mr. Nesius is expecting to take Broad- way by storm next season. WHALE RIDING: NEW SPORT Jim Harvey and Francis Moelhman have finally brok- en the monotony. The two play boys have built a pool in their new home and spend their spare time rid- ing on the backs of whales in closed compartments. PURCHASE SITE FOR SALOON The eminent senators. Wallace Cook, Willard Bish- op, and Bernard Donnelly, are establishing themselves in business. Politics have become so clean that even senators have to work. The boys intend the opening night to be on Dec. 25. We’ll be there, boys! HASTY ADDS NEW BEAUTIES TO HAREM Harry’s new finds are Ada Brandenburg, Marjorie Huntington, and Gladys Cook, three dazzling platin- um blondes. It’s Mr. Hasty’s idea to clothe his new wo- men in bathing suits of bright hues. LANE ACCEPTS POSI- TION WITH MILLS BROTHERS Due to death of John Mills, Jack Lane accepts po- sition with Mills Brothers. Jack has had much experi- ence as a crooner dating back to his high school days. LOCAL GIRLS JOIN OPERA After training for several years Eleanor Long and Jane Robinson will make their first appearance at the Grand Opera tonight. KELLEY’S DANCING SCHOOL IS SUCCESS A fashionable dancing school opened by Ellis Kel- ley at 8th and Broadway draws from the elite. His feature attraction is his sweet wife, Ellen Patzschke, who recently returned to the states after an extended tour in Europe. BLESSED EVENT Too bad it’s not what you expected. This blessed event is the invention of toast which doesn’t make a crun- chy noise when eaten. Jim Wallace and Fred Moore spent the most valuable years of their lives in the perfection of this invention. Their latest brainchild per- tains to the making of pur- ple tomato juice. KOLHOFF COMES INTO LIME LIGHT The new school started bv Detective Marvin Kolhoff has lately created a great sensation. After extensive study of the book stacking- question, Mr. Kolhoff has turned his talents to aid principals. His courses deal mainly with the subject of j teaching young men the baa aspects of book stacking. Paul Hooker, Robert Jordan and Ralph Hopkins are hon- orary students. MILLER MEETS FIANCEE Omer Miller sailed on the S. S. Leviathan early this morning for gay Paree where he will meet his fian- cee, Lois Branaman. Mar- riage will be performed in Venice after which they will return to their pent house on Lennox Avenue. MARRIAGE BUREAU OPENS APRIL 1 Here’s a chance for all “youse” guys. Floyd Ams- ler, Clarence Sanders, Bill Stockton and Ronald Ward, the proprietors, eagerly wait for your applications. They aim to please. GOES TO MARS Robert Books on his trip to Mars in a Rocket stopped off at the moon and sent a telegram to his wife, for- merly Elizabeth Bussell. A couple hours later she re- ceived another stating that he reached Mars safely. Page forty-four THE WILE We, the senior class of 1933 of Rensselaer High School, expecting to depart from this institution of learning, being of sound and disposing mind, wish to establish and ordain our last will and testimony as follows : I, Catherine Borntrager, will my studiousness to Bill Thompson. I, Claudia Kruzan, will my S. S. S. activeness to Ruth Blankenship. I, Dorothy Jones, will my dancing ability to Rabin Pullins. I, Willard Washburn, will my ability as a joker to Harry Bell. I, Madeleine Wild, will my way with men to Jean Smith. I, John Moore, will my musical talent to Robert Hiles. I, Virgil Ware, will my taxi to Dave Turfler. I, Madelyn Spain, will my trips to Michigan City to Mary Lockard. We, Leon Kresler and Regina Fritz, will our love affair to Elwood Samuels and Martha Brusnahan. I, Neoma Grimes, will my curly locks to Anna Fae Michal. I, Helen Groom, will my long legs to Beth Gaines. I, Beatrice Torbett, will my wit to Evelyn Fletcher. I, Henry Steinkamp, will my agriculture interest to “Buck” O’Riley. We, Martha Wood and Gwendolyn Kepner, will our friendship to Doris Axen and Linnie B. Daugherty. I, Gladys Burrell, will my feminine personality to Ruth Ware. I, Robert Crockett, will my wise cracks to Harris Warner. I, Lucille Smith, will my talent on the ivories to Lily Parks. I, George Dye, will my love for a certain junior girl to Louis Horde- man. I, Elsie Washburn, will my good standing with Miss Markle to “Mid” Overton. I, Thomas Yeoman, will my high points in basketball to “Bob” Strawridge. I, Ruby Cromer, will my rosy cheeks and stylish figure to Elizabeth Ramey. I, Lee Mauck, will my job as service man to Howard Beaver. I, Betty Comer, will my beautiful hair to Jeanette Boughter. I, Martha Parks, will my love for classic literature to Janet Sigo. I, Lois Tanner, will my facial expressions to Doris Putts. I, Harold Rishling, will my height to “Bob” Hatton. I, Lawrence Bauman, will my ability to argue to Glen Toben. I, Mary Lou Warner, will my dramatic ability to Jean Wagner. I, Lorene Jacks, will my ways with men to Mildred Nesius. We, the class of ’33 as a group, will all the holes in doughnuts that O’Riley’s Bakery has made in the last three years, the eighteenth amend- ment, the depression of 1932, the bricks in Main Street with which to erect a new high school, and our vacant seats in the assembly to the seniors of ’34. Page forty-five UJTCGC lPliS f IN AFTER YEARS WHEN YOU RE-TURN THE PAGES OF THE ANNUAL WHICH PERPETUATES YOUR PRE. 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