Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1938 volume:

r 1938 he 1 9 33 C t line oj the cjccd luy n n j s L PORT OF REGISTER THE RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL RENSSELAER, INDIANA ante CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS SAILORS AND SEAMEN DECK SPORTS Standing, left to right: Mr. I Iolt, Beaver, Wallace, Nesbitt, Rose. Lynam. Seated: Miss E. Kresler, Thompson, Bachclder, Myers, PuIIin. THE CHAOS STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Senior Editors Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Junior Editor Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor . Norma Rachel rier . . Jean 1 hompson J Lila PuIIin 1 Millicent Rose Paul Myers .... Byron Nesbitt . . Wilbur 1 jyman Jane Beaver Betty Lou Wallace It is the desire of every member of the ship s staff that ibis itinerary of the 1937-38 voyage in and out of the port of Rensselaer High School may be more vividly and accurately recalled when referring in later years to this annual, the results of their united efforts. Bon Voyage! Classmates and Friends. (7) Ruth Kanney Floyd Meyers Robert Loy Blanche Chapman Robert CleavelanJ SHIP OFFICERS Like all good ships that sail the seas our nohle vessel, the Chaos has a Board of Directors which guides the destinies of our voyage. The speed of our boat and comfort of the passengers depends greatly upon the ability and power of those who man the ship. From the helm of Rensselaer High School, Mrs. Blanche Chapman as president ol the hoard deserves recognition and commendation for her fine efforts to serve us so well. Mr. Floyd Meyers and Mr. Robert Loy who serve as treasurer and secretary respectively, of our board of directors, have shown toward our school much interest and enterprise. We wish to thank them for their sincere interest and loyal support. These citizens have given unsparingly ol their time so that our home port will be a more profitable and enjoyable harbor in which to anchor. (s) A large ship must have many efficient officers who map and chart the courses, bring enjoyment to the crew, sailors, and passengers and see that the machinery is in perfect repair and coordination at all times. At the be- ginning of the fall voyage ol our school the school hoard appointed Mr. Robert Cleaveland, who had previously been both superintendent and prin- cipal, to serve only in the capacity of superintendent. I he duties as captain are arduous enough to occupy all the time and energy ol Mr. Cleaveland. He is a gentleman worthy to be captain lor his unselfish regard toward the interest ol the whole vessel is generous and beyond measure. The board elected Mr. Wi Ilium Jardine to the principalship of our school. He assumed the role of director of all extra-curricular activities and under him the sponsors guided their individual organizataions. The calendar exhibited in his office is proof enough of the multifarious activities of our school. His infectious smil e, kind humor and genuine understanding of the students and their problems endear him to all. The off ice ol school stenographer and secretary is capably fulfilled by Miss Ruth Kanney, a recent graduate ol Rensselaer High School. The crew of our ship deserves recognition for its fine work, not only in the classes taught but in the excellent guidance of the extra-curricular activities. Besides being instructors, the crew or faculty is ready at all times to be friends with the students. I he close relationship that is maintained between the crew and passengers is evident and makes lor more perfect understanding. Anchors aweigh! Crew and officers report for a nine months’ sailing duty. ( 9 ) tew MR. HOMER CLARK Central Normal A. B. University of Wisconsin Physics and Biology MISS IRENE RHODES Purdue University B. S. English MISS ELIZABETH DYE DePauw Universtiy A. B. English MR. LEROY SI 1RODE Evansville College A. B. Indiana University M. S. Science and Mathematics MR. WILLIAM HOLT Indiana State leachcrs College B. S. Indiana University M. S. Industrial Arts and Mathematics MISS ELIZABETH KRESLER Western College lor w omen University of Illinois B. S. University of Wisconsin Latin MISS JEANETTE KRESLER Northwestern University A. B. French arid English MR. HUGH DAVISSON Salem College A. B. History and Mathematics Assistant Coach (10) MR. WILLIAM E. BAUSMAN Purdue University B. S. Coach MISS GERALDINE RELANDER Butler University A. B. Commercial and History MISS ELIZABETH STONER Normal College of America Gymnastic Union Physical Education MR. CARL FRYE Butler University Cincinnati Conservatory of Music B. M. Instrumental Music MR. RAY BUNDY Purdue University B. S. Vocational Agriculture MISS ELIZABETf I LAMSON Butler University Purdue University B. S. Home Economics MISS RUTH LAWRENCE MacMurray College A. B. Commercial MR. FOREST TERRELL Indiana University B. S. History MISS MARY A. PLASS Lindenwood College DePauvv University B. S. M. Music and Art ( 11 ) Alter weathering the storm for four years, these newly- promoted members ol the crew ol 1958 find themselves near the end ol the cruise. Although they look forward to the harbor ol the Future, it is with many regrets that they say fare- well to years ol work, play, and service. I hese enthusiastic seamen enlivened their stay in various loreign ports by presenting two successful plays: I iger House and Captain Applejack. I hey entertained their I el low seamen by dancing the sailor s hornpipe at the Prom. It would be impossible to name all their brilliant achievements. But at last has come the time when they must leave the protection ol their sturdy ship, and start out alone. Ahead ol them is the task ol acquiring their land legs’ , so that they may- con lidently travel the road ol life. At the end of Lhat road lies success. Charles Beaver Paul Myers . . . Pauline l onner Irene Rhodes Ruth Lawrence President ■ . . Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Sponsors (12) IDA E. MOOSEM1LLER Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 5, 4; Science Club 4; Classical Club 5. EDWARD J. SCHMIDT Class President 5; Class Vice President 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; 1 ' oolbal! Captain 4 ; Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4 ; Track 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Vice President 3, President 4 ; President F. C. A. 5; Science Club 4 ; Commercial Club 3, 4 . DONALD SHUMAKER Football 4 ; l li-Y 2, 3, 4 . 1 iELEN KANNE Masque and Wig 1 , 2, 3, 4 ; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Rensselaerien 2, 5, 4 , Assistant Typist 4 ; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 , Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4 ; Classical Club 2; Commercial Club 5, 4 . GWENDOLYN PLATT Dolly Madison 1, 2, 5, 4; G. A. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4 , Secretary 4 ; Commercial Club 3, 4. LOUIS NAGEL Classical Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sci- ence Club 4. AUSTIN MOORE Future l ' armers 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, President 4; Commercial Club 4. KATHRYN ZILLHART Sunshine 1,2, 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Com- mercial Club 3, 4. lONE OVERTON Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 5, 4; Classical Club 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3; Junior Play 3. GEORGE TUDOR Hi-Y 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 5, 4. KATI 1LEEN CLODEELTER Chorus 2. 3; Masque ancl W ig 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Rensselacrien 3. I. Assistant Editor 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4 President 3: Science Club 4, President 4; ( lass ice President Commercial Club 5, 4. PHIL WOOD Bloomington 1 ligh School, Bloomington, Illinois 1 , 2; Football 3, 4; Debate 3; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Science Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Junior Play 3. ROBERT WALTER Commercial Club 4; F. C. A. 3, 4. VIVIAN E. JACKS Sunshine I, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Mall rematics Club 4; Classical Club 2; Commercial 5, 4. MARY HERR Hanging Grove High School 1, 2; Science Club 4; Commer- cial Club 3, 4. DELOS TAYLOR Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 4. Cl IARI F.S BEAVER Class President 1, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1 , 2, 3, 4; I rack 3, 4 ; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Mathematics Club 4. President 4; Classical Club 2, President 2; Printing 4; Junior Play 3. NORMA BACHELDER Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 5, 4, Secretary 1; Rens selaerien 3, 4, Society Editor 3; Chaos 2, 3, 4, Assistant Edi- tor 3, Editor-in-Cbief 4; Mathematics Club 4; Classical Club 5; Commercial 4; Junior Play 3; Chorus 1. EMMA JANE ELDR1DGE Chorus I. 2; Sunshine 1.2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4, lreasurer 4; Classical Club 2, 5; Commercial Club 3, 4. PAUL MYERS Washington I ligh School, Illinois 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Chaos 3, 4, Assistant Business Manager 3, Business Manager 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Basketball 4; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Class Secretary 3, Class Vice President 4; 1 li-Y 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3. ( 14 ) LILA PULLIN Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 5, Chaos 3, 4; Classical Ciuh 3; Commercial Cluh 3, 4. RAYMOND BROWN Classical Cluh 2; Hi-Y 3; Basketball 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. DONALD ANDERSON Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra t, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Commercial Cluh 3, 4. MARTHA ELLEN ROCKWELL Sunshine 3, 4: Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Science Club 4; Mathematics Cluh 4. CF.CEI IA ABBOTT Sunshine 2. 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3: Commercial 3, 4. glenn McDonald Orchestra 1 . 2, 5, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; l ' uture Farmers 3, 4; Com- mercial Club 4. 1 IENRY AMSLER Banc! 2, 3, 4; Chorus I. 4; l ' uture Farmers 1. 2, 5, 4, Sec- retary 4; Commercial Club 3; Class Secretary 2; Operetta 4. Ml LUCENT ROSE ( horns 1 . 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 3, 4; Chaos 5, 4; Science Chib 4, Secretary- 1 reasurer 4; Mathematics Club 4; Classical Club 2, 3. MELBA TEACH Chorus 3, 4; Sunshine 2. 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. HERMAN NAGEL Science Club 4; 1 li-Y 5, 4; E. C. A. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. HARLEY BUFK1N VELLA LEE PAGE Crown Point High School t; Chorus 2; Masque and W ig 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4; T ell Leader 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. BETTY ROWEN T _ Band 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Basket- ball I . 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 2, Vice President 5, President 4; Chorus 1, 2, 5, 4; Rensselaerien 3, 4, Editor 3, Business Manager 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Classical Club 2; Junior Play 3; Operetta 4; Chaos 1, 3. WALTER DEAN JOHNSON Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Farmers 1, 2; Irack 3; F. C. A. 3; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4. CARL JORDAN Hanging Grove High School 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4. PAULINE TONNER St. Francis High School 1, 2 ' A; Sunshine 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Science Club 4; Class Secretary 4. DOROTHY MARTIN Rensselaerien 2. 5; Classical Club 2. 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. D’MARIS HAN1FORD Hi-Y 1. 2, 5, 4; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4. DONALD WEBB Fair Oaks High School 3; Masque and Wig 1; Hi- 1 2, 4; Science Club 4; Track 1; Classical Club 1, 2. ELIZABETH CARTON Chorus 2; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3 4; Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4. Sports Editor 3; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Sci- ence Club 4; Class President 2; Tell Leader 1, 2, 3. 4; Classical Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4. ( 16 ) ELMER LASHBROOK Band 2. 5, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 5, 4; Orchestra 2. 5; Future Farmers 1; Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4 . EVELYN TIMMONS Orchestra 3; Sunshine 4; Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 5, Vice presi- dent 3; Girls Basketball 1, 2. ANNABELLE SPURGEON Dolly Madison 1.2, 3. 4; Sunshine 4; Band 3. 4; C horns 2. 4; Orchestra 2; Science Club 4; Commercial C lub 3. JACK CARMAN Commercial Club 4; Science Club 4: Track 5. 4; Basketball 2; Football 2; I li-Y 3. 4; F. C. A. 4. ETHEL .YN I LAMER Classical Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. LOIS KINGMAN Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 3, 4, President 4; G. A. A. 1. 4; Com- mercial Club 3, 4. GENEVA YEOMAN Mount Ayr High School t. Chorus 4; Sunshine 4; Dolly Madison 2. 5. 4; Science Club 4; Mathematics C lub 4; Com- mercial Club 3. BETTY ANN BAUSMAN Chorus 5; Masque and Wig 1, 2, 3. 4; Sunshine 2, 3. 4; Rcnselaerien 3; G. A. A. 1 . 2, 5, 4; Classical Club 2; Class Secretary 1. LOUISE HARDING Washington High School, Massillon, Ohio, 1 , 2, j; Sunshine 4; Commercial Club 4. WILLIAM McELFRESH Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 4; I ' ootball 2, 4; Commercial Club 4. ETHEL SAGE ( horns 1, 2; Masque and Wig 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 5; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Science Club 4; Sunshine 1. ROBERT SI IIRER Basketball 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Chorus 4. C.LEN STATH Future Farmers 1,2, 3. 4; Treasurer 2, Secretary 3; F. C. A. 3, 4, President 4; Commercial Club 4. LOLA McCOY Dolly Madison 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. RUTH BARLOW Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. HAROLD HARTMAN Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1 , 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. ROBERT ELY Mathematics Club 4; Classical Club 2, 3; Masque and Wig 2, 3; Hi-Y 1,2. 3, 4, Vice ' President 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARTHA SCHEURICH Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Classical Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. MARY BRUSHNAHAN Chorus 2, 3; Masque and Wig 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Plays 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 5, 4, Secretary 2; Debate 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 5, 4; Rensselaerien 1 , 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Classical Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3. lPHILIP FISHER Hi-Y 3; Commercial Club 5, 4. ELIZABETH YEOMAN C horus 5; Sunshine 4; Dolly Madison 5, 4; Fair Oaks High School 1, 2. EDWARD SAYLER f ootball 4; I rack 4; Commercial Cluh 3, 4; Orchestra 2; huture Farmers 4; F. C. A. 2, 4. MARY ELIZABETH GILMORE Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. SARI MENA KARNOWSKY (.horns 2, 4; Masque and Wig 2, 3; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1 , 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3; Commercial Cluh 3. HERMAN REED C lassical Club 2; F. C. A. 4; Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4. MILDRED BLAZE Sunshine 1 , 2, 3, 4; Classical Cluh 2, 3; Commercial Cluh 3, 4. All off icers, all passengers, all hands on deck! Tt lis is the command ol the captain who is eager to bestow honorable awards to the outstanding mid- shipmen of the cruise. I hese deserving seamen are selected according to scholarship, service, character, and leadership.. The captain and crew decided to give the honorable reward to five per cent of the second classmen whom they consider already deserving of the honor. I he second live per cent ol the Class ol 1959 will be selected at the end of the first semester in 1959 and the last live per cent in the last semester ol the senior year. Our good ship, I he Chaos, is pleased to present the following newly elected members ol the National 1 lonor Society. FIRST CLASSMEN— CLASS OF 1938 Betty Rowen Millicent Rose Paul Myers Robert Ely Pauline Tonner Kay Clodfclter Mary Brushnahan Charles Beaver Norma Bachel dcr SECOND CLASSMEN— CLASS OF 1939 Byron Neshitt Martha Ellen Graham Y ilbur Lynam Lucille Claussen (20) Herein lies the tale of many persons strong and true. Some are politicians, others housewives thru and thru Some are famous circus people, others have a Ph. D. It has all been written in fun for the Senior Prophecy. Principal Chuck Beaver in the R. H. S. rules with glee Inspired and beloved by his wife Vella Lee. Respectively courted by many hut alas Finally she wed a member of her own class. In a small neighboring town the Phil Wood clan lives I he 1 ucky wife is—just one guess we ll give. Why Pauline Tonner of course whom in school days we knew Sang at all public functions hut now there’s baking to do. I he cities bright lights flash two familiar names Kay Clodfelter and Bett Carton have risen to fame. 1 here s jolly Helen Kanne, a blushing young bride Of a prominent Wabash doctor, who stands at her side. l or Joe Smith there is versatile fame We recall athletic ability along with his name. He s tops as a coach for at dear old Notre Dame 1 lis and Bob Ely s teams are above shame. Paul Myers is a salesman for the Ford V8 firm. He does pretty well, hut Elmer Lashbrook (the Worm) Offers still competition with his super-bus eight For alas and a day, his car holds ten dates. 1 lartman, Anderson, Amsler, McDonald, a fine or- chestra make Aw ay from Jack Benny, they’ve taken the cake. Spurgeon, Rowen, Timmons, Zillhart, a fine female quartet Have stolen away Ina Ray Hutton’s pep. Martha Scheurich, Ida Moosmiller, and Lola McCoy I lave all wed, each a very handsome boy. Herman Nagel, Louis Nagel and Herman Reed, in order they took. Now little Nagels and Reeds fill every classroom and nook. Beau Brummel Shirer, with that Clark Gable look Has entered the movies, a star doomed to he. George Tudor’s his chauffeur, Mary Herr’s his chief cook. While Mildred Blaze and Ceil Abbott occupy first-maid’s nook. Betty Bausman Morion and (Mrs.) Donald Webb With their exploring husbands are in some foreign stead. Edward Sayler, and Don Shumaker, are our big financiers I hough their taxes and their house rent are far in arrears. Millicent Rose, a swell Latin teacher did make I ill Carl Jordan came and his love she did take. Editor Brushnahan of the Evening Sun has been sued. Because she would not publish Ethel Sage’s novel, The Dude.” A hospital dietician is our own Gwendolyn Platt. She has tested so much food she is now very fat. Dorothy Martin, no occupation could she take For her demand as a bridesmaid is really quite great. Betty and Geneva Yeoman in a famous trapeze act With their bouncers Taylor and Ray Brown, nothing do they lack. With their business managers Bachelder and Barlow Their s is a life of great grief and awful sorrow. Philip Fisher and D Maris Haniford lor the good old Monon toil. While Lois Kingman and Ethely n Hamer their lovely wives do boil. For many a time there s a week, two or three Before they get a vacation and a good old spree. Louise Harding and Vivian Jacks a swanky dress shop do run Their best models lone Overton and Sara Karnowsky get a neat sum Emma J. Eldridge a seamstress of noted linality Makes designer Gilmore s dreams a reality. Boh Walter, Glen Stalh and Bill McEUrcsh a chicken farm run Austin Moore is janitor of the place, (the old bum) He sweeps up the dirt from a floor with such pace 1 hat makes Preacher Dean Johnson ashamed of his race. Melba Peach, Lila Pullin, M. E. Rockwell, our politicians Arc wondering why their hair s turning gray. They’re leading campaigner’s for this year’s election To make Jack Carman judge of this section. Harley Bufkin, the old slicker, is full of remorse For his Dodge was stolen and he now rides a horse. This ends the Prophecy for the class of 38 . I’m sure you’ll agree that it ranks first-rate. econ jCl amnen Alter applying the knowledge they have acquired in the lirst two years ol high school and hy working steadfastly, they have ahly taken over the duties as Second Classmen. In the fall ol 1955, a class ol one hundred and eight enlisted as plebs. In that year, several ol the members played on the ship’s reserve athletic squads and, others were outstanding in deck programs. I rom this class, eighty two reenlisted as able-bodied youngsters. In this position they were outstanding in scholarship and sports. I ' rom able-bodied youngsters they were promoted to the more important position ol Second Classmen. During the winter cruise the Second C Iassmen presented I hrough the Keyhole with a cast ol Dorothy Ritchie, Mary Ruth Lucrs, Mary Groom, Jean I hompson, Charles Feldhaus, James Knoidl and Bob Adair. It proved to be a very successful cast. President Vice President Secretary- 1 reasurer Byron Nesbitt - Merle Parks Kathryn Kirk Sponsors Leroy Shrode Jeanette Kresler ( 22 ) Top Rotr, left I o right: Rowena Tyler, Dorothy Ritchie. Jem Thompson. Mary Jordan, Alma Hall, Florence Biggs. Lucile Large, Martha Graham. Second Roir: Mary R. Luers. Ruth Duggins, Robert Cook, Jr., Gale Chamness, Evelyn Jonas, Helen Hardesty. Mary Phares, Edward Pullins. Third Row: Naomi Malone. Vera Hancock. Mary Groom, Evelyn Reeves, Mary L. Wagner, Betty Daugherty. 1 lelcn Cook. Lola Cook. Fourth Row: Helen Branson, Peg O’Riley, Maxine Grant, Wayne Hardesty, Robert Sanders, Phyllis Metemeyer, Jeanette Randle, Betty Ramey. Fifth Row: Kathryn Kirk. Merle Parks, Maxine Hendershot, Alice Sayers. Edana Borntrager, Lucille Claussen. Grace Parks, Betty Rishling. Sixth Row: James KnoulL Gerald Neville, DeVere Ames. Byron Nesbitt, William Janssen, Gail Michal, Charles Leldhaus, Dwight Sanders. Seventh Row: William Adair, William Burns, John Wood, Richard Warren. Max Warren. Dale Gwin. James Murray. Paul Nagel. Eighth Roir: Kenneth Rhoades, Roger Amsler, Lula Whited, Eleanor Putts, Ellen Weltzin, Mary Todd. Robert Jacks. Paul Zimmer. Ninth Roir: Norman Bowman, Ward Gaines, John Moosmiller, W ilbur Lvnam. Edward Parkinson, Eileen 1 Iurley. Olive Lowman. Clarence Bufkin. Tenth Row: Annette Yeoman. Marian Hoeferlin, Edith Yeoman. DcEtta Dawson. Mari Robinson, Beverly Linlner. Bette Newcome, Nellie Rockwell. ( 23 ) ouun tet 0 T I laving successfully passed our first test as plcl is we liave teen graduated to the position of able-bodied youngsters. We have become instilled with the importance the second year ol our cruise means as a stop over o( a well planned voyage. Seamen ol distinction in our group were our athletes, Robert Kanne, Earl I lan i ford. Elmo I rudeau, and Wayne Milner. In spite ol the low rank- ing position ol our class in the maritime scheme the important roles of the operetta Magazine Princess were assigned to our classmates Philip Fendig and Phyll is Catt. I he scholars ol note were Pauline Bishop, and Philip Fendig. Pauline Bishop won second place in the State Algebra Contest. With a record such as this we leel that we can successfully assume the rank of second classmen. President Philip Ferutig Vice President — Jo Bundy Secretary-Treasurer Jane Beaver Sponsors Elizabeth Lamson Hugh Davisson ( 24 ) Top Row, left to right: Delos Nuss. Janet Ott, Jane Beaver, Phyllis Catt. Catherine Moore, Lois Standish, Thomas Knoll IT. Second Row: Eileen Nagel, Helen Lee, Phillip Fendig, Gene Thompson, Kathryn Jacks, Anna Mae Miller, Margaret Hays. Third Row: Pauline Bishop, Paul Branson, Velma Williams, Bettie Critser. Frank Teach. Genevieve Moosemiller, Betty King. Fourth Row: Winifred Barlow, Charlene Stanley. Margene Sigman, Marcella Eldridge. Charlotte Ritter, Betty Hor- ton, Bethel Stath. Fifth Row: Doris Zea, Jeannette Nesius, Carl Taylor, Robert Adams, Robert Flamer, Peggy Gilmore, Betty Fletcher. Sixth Row: Charles Chamness, Earl Haniford, William Rose, Wayne Milner, Jack Davisson, Wilson Harlow, Wal- ter Flordeman. Seventh Row: Leroy Hancock, Elmo Trudeau, Charlotte Nagel, Rose M. Nagel, Robert Parkison, Charles Clouse, William Platt. Eighth Row: Robert Benson, Elmer Phegley, Bernice Critser, Jo Bundy, Robert Kanne, Kenneth Robinson, Keith Burns. Ninth Row: Charles Porter, Charles McCoy, Wilbur Platt, Hope Timmons. Charlotte Porter, Carl Nagel, Arthur Kanney. Tenth Row: Ralph Gifford, Bettie Thomas, Mary Parsons, William Timmons. Annabelle Carman, Ruth Bertsch, Ray Jones. (25) This is the first and most difficult year for the plebs aboard our ship I he Chaos . Eighty-eight ol them have yielded themselves and their talents to he trained and fitted lor their places. Because ol courage and cheerfulness these new plebs arc adopting themselves to the pleasures as well as rigors, ol a smooth sailing course. I hey are fitting nicely into the various sports and activities ol our cruise and have sailed through the most turbulent part ol the journey. John Hudson was honored in the B team basketball tourney as the most valuable player on the Rensselaer team. II one should scan the leading roles in the operetta lie would see the plebs were exceedingly well represented. In spite of the razzing and buffooning dealt to them by the youngsters and upperclassmen of our crew the plebs have never yielded to a moment ol despair. (26) Top Rous, left to right: Edward Rilchie, Margaret Knoer:er, Esther Hailow, Marilyn Kanne, Neal Warren. JoIir I ludson. Jean Daniels. Donna Gwin. Second Rous: Thurman Osborne. John Jordan. Martha Ta.mcr, Bernice Williamson, Betsy Johnson. Manette Beal, Carmela Kanney, William Yeoman. Third Rous: Richard Gosnell, Jane Shook. Jane Lowry, Hurhy Garriett., John Cain, I reda Stah, Elnora Parkison, Lucy Tyler. Fourth Rous: 1 lubert Stiles. Lilccn Kingman, Kathleen Tcyber, Belly L. allace. Betty Porter. Carolyn Birdsall, Mary 1 leath. Betty .1. Wilcox. Fifth Rous: Doris Brill. Virginia Jeffrey. Wancda Anderson, Euka Salyers, Betlv Carman, John Timmons, James Shelly. Joe Tonlaine. Si xth Rous: William Mills, Robert Gamster, Delos W aling, Edward Putman. Robert Wiles. Claude Rhodes, Delos Keiper, Richard Avenmarg. Seventh Rous: Trank Epler, Ralph Sanders, Harold Braddc.ck, Raymond Smith, Bruce Howard, W arren Stevenson, Donald 1 immons. Dale Shoup. Eighth Row: Ruby Johnson, Lola M. Torbett, Iris Stath, Helen Duggins, Maxine Stillman, Mary J. Gaines, Lois Grant, Jeanette Eib. hinth Row: I lerman Knoerzer, Edward Lonegran, John Ru;k, Roy Shumaker, James Moore, Robert Brown. Forest Barber. Charles Bowman. Tenth Roir: Lucile Biggs. Caroline Nagel, Mary Thomas, Sarah J. Carman, Ardis Jacks, Wade WAItzin, Dale Jarretle, Judson Holmes. ( 27 ) SUNSHINE SOCIETY Hl-Y FUTURE FAMERS CLUB DOLLY MADISON CLUB CHORUS BAND ORCHESTRA FUTURE CRAFTSMEN MATHEMATICS CLUB SCIENCE CLUB GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RENSSELAERIEN MASQUE AND WIG DRAMATICS (28) Top Row, left to right: C. Porter, Bundy, Bernice Critser, Teach, Stillman, II. J. Eldridge, Putts, Rose, R. M. Nagel, H. Kanne, Rohinson, Blaze, Jonas, A. Carman. Second Ron Hardesty. Harding, Newcome, Large. Thompsan, Torhett, Hurley, Bachclder, Bertsch, Lowman, Jacks. Daw- son, Bausman, M. Thomas. I hird Row: M. Kanne. Graham, Daugherty, L. Grant, Gaines, Parsons, Pullins, B. Gilmore. Wagner, N. Rockwell, Gwin Johnson, S. J. Garman, Abbott. Fourth Rolu: Bishop, B. Yeoman, R. Duggins. R. Barlow. Groom, Brushnahan, J. Daniels, Overton, Lucrs, Tyler, A. Yeo- man, Miller, K. Jacks, Timmons. Moore. Fifth Row: Wallace, G. Moosemiller, M. Grant, Parks, Randle, Carton, Clodfeller, Page, O’Riley, V. Jacks, Fletemeyer, Nesius. Sixth Row: B. Porter, Shook. Phares, Fletcher, Stanley, Llorton, P. Gilmore, C. Kanney, Parkinson, M. Rockwell, W. Barlow. Borntrager, Heath. Seventh Row Kingman, B. Carman, Salyers, G. Yeoman, Rislding, Birdsall, Britt, Wilcox, Ramey, Spurgeon, Anderson, Sa yers. Eighth Row: Miss Krcslcr, 1 cyber, Lee, Kirk, Catt, Rowen, Beaver. Former, B. Critser, King. SUNSHINE SOCIETY The main objective of tbe Sunshine Society is to bring cheer and happiness to members of the cruise and passengers of every class, but it also feels the importance of molding high standards of its members. With these ideals in mind we have ended a very successful year. This fall we entertained 280 members Irom other ships of good cheer in an all day tour. After many inspiring talks by the officers and mates, an afternoon musical program was given. At ( hrislmas the Sunshine Society entertained the children of the sailors at the Sea- men s Hall. The spirit of Christmas was prominent throughout. The annual dance was given in March. Ihe girls donned the toga of the escort and entertained the salty tars. President V ice-President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary 7 reasurer Sponsor Betty Rowen - — Kathryn Kill Phyllis Catt Jane Beaver Pauline Tonner Elizabeth Kresler ( 30 ) Top Row, left to right: Myers. Nesbitt. I.. Nagel. II. Nagel. I). 1 laniford. Wood. Hartman. Second Rou .Murray. Neville. Micbal. Beaver. Chamness. Webb. P. Nagel. Third Row: Sbirer. Pbegley, E. I laniford. Adair. Feldhaus, Bufkin. Rhoades. Fourth Row: 1 lardesty. Gaines, l.yman. Shumaker, Robinson, Sanders. Ritchie, Bowman. Fifth Row: Brown. Kanne, Smith, Mr. Clark, Ely. I udor, Pullins. Hl-Y Clean Sports — Clean Speech — Clean Living. All WO rthy midshipmen w ho fulfill th ese lofty attributes are banded together for the purpose of furthering these excellent principles among their fellow seamen. For the first time in the history of the organization the Hi-Y was used in a co- operative capacity with the Rotary Club. Phil Wood and Donald Webb entered the Annual Rotary Discussion Contest. Although neither won, each felt he had gained a great deal from the experience. Several interesting speeches were made by Rev. Bagby, Mr. Davisson. Mr. Cecil I Iudson, and Mr.. George Fate. All the speakers gave discussions full of wisdom and good common sense. President Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Sponsor Edward Smith — Robert Ely Robert Kanne George Tudor - Elomer Clark ( 31 ) Top Row, left to right: Amos, McElfresh, Saylor, Wiles. Harlow, Kcipcr. Second Row: McDonald, Smith, D. laylor, R. Amslcr, Waling, Zimmer. Third Row: C. Taylor, Weltzin, Lonegran, Rusk, Branson, Bruce, R. Parkison. Fourth Row: Stiles, Adams, Jordan, Epler. Knoerzer, ooman. Fifth Row: Stath, Phegley, Moore. Jacks, E. Parkison. Mr. Bundy. FUTURE FARMERS Blow me clown, mates! I here he those among us who would rather swallow the killick than sail the seven seas! The F. F. A. has been an active organizataion of our ship since 1934 . Each year the outstanding project of the cluh is the sponsoring of the Corn Show. It cooperates with the community in a corn testing program. T his year it has succeeded in organizing two new chapters at Monitor and Klon- dike schools. President - Austin Moore Vice President - Edward Parkinson Secretary ... Henry Amslcr Treasurer Elmer J. Phegley Reporter Glen Stath Sponsor Ray Bundy ( 32 ) Back Rou left to right: N. Rockwell. A. Carman. Moore, Hocfcrlin, B. Yeoman. Spurgeon, To dd, Nagel, I. Stath. 1 immons, 1 larlow, 1. Moosemiller, Branson, B. Gil more, Scheurich, Bishop, Peach, Weltzin, Platt. Second Row: Whited, Kingman, M. Rockwell, G. Yeoman, Wagner. M. Grant, Miller, Dawson, Hurley, Claussen. Lowman, Ramey, Randle. Third Row: Miss Lamson, Sayers, F. Biggs, Tyler, G. Moosemiller, P. Gilmore, Horton, Standish, B. Stath, .Jacks, McCoy. Knoerzer. Fourth Row: Gwin, Williamson, Groom, Critscr, Stanley, Daugherty, Rishling, Hancock, Porter, Nagel, L. Biggs. F. Stath, Carman, Gaines. Fifth Roar. Hardesty, Phares, Borntrager. DOLLY MADISON CLUB Ahoy! Below. What salty tars be these that tempt us with such a delicious array of palatable delicacies. There were sixty-five members in the class ol the Good Ship Dolly Madison who enjoyed hi-monthly meetings on the promenade deck. Here we found interesting and .stimulating cargo which we were happy to take on. I here were business meetings and enlightening talks by local speakers. Special treats were our initiation services. Grandmother’s party. Spring Dance, Future Farmer Parties and our Senior Girls parly. To finance our special deck entertainments we served hot lunches to many hungry sea- men on cold days. President a Lois Kingman Vice President Lucile Claussen Secretary . — — Ardis Jacks Treasurer — Pauline Bishop Sponsor 1 Elizabeth Lamson (33) Top Row, left to right: C. Porter, Nuss, l.ynam. Bufkin, Chamness, Neville, Sliirer, Sanders, Robinson. Gaines. Second Row: Barber, Critser, Rose, I each. I rudeau. Lashbnok, Jones, W. I immons, A. C arman, Kanne. 1 hird Roiv: Fcndig, Whited, Iorbett, Grant, Stillman. II. Dujgins, Galt, B. I homas, Bundy, Sboup. Fourth Row: Pullins, Ritchie, Daugherty, Eldridge. Nagel, M. I liornas, Biggs, Lowry, Warren. Osborne. Fifth Row: Daniels, Clodfeltcr, Lee, Rowen, Graham. Stath. R. Tyler, Brushnahan. Carton. Gaines. Sixth Row: E. Timmons. B. Stath. F. Stath, R. Duggins, Jacks. Large, B. Gilmore. Ritter. S. Carman, Gwin. Seventh Row: Borntrager, B. Porter, Beal, L. I yler, Knoerzer, J )hnson, leyher, Kanney, Ncsius, Wil cox. Eighth Row: Mr. Frye. IV Carman. Birdsall, F. Gilmore, Risiiling, ' l eoman, Farkison, Spurgeon, Brilt, J. I immons. Shelly. MUSIC DEPARTMENT It ' s only me from over the sea, Said Barnacle Bill, the sailor! ■ Sailing — sailing over the bounding ma n. I o ihe lilting strains of familiar chanties, the crew merrily swabs the decks while our worthy craft plows through foreign waters. I he melodious voices of the chorus float gently on the breeze to distant shores. Espec- ially did they entertain us at the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. The hand in its own spectacular and pleasing manner played at all the athletic events, adding much to each occasion. The Maritime airs of our Chaos Band, now numbering 80, heralded the highlights of l Be cruise. Ihe orchestra added to the gay atmosphere of our voyage and under the aide guidance of Mr. F rye they made several public appearances. A fine program was presented to the Literary Club by the depart- ment. ( 34 ) Left Column, front to back: Mr. Frye, Lynam. Shoup, Lashbroolc, Barber, Murray, Ames, Catt, Graham, N. Hoover. Gw in, B. Porter. Second Row: D. Nuss D. Anderson, McDonald, Blocker, Cleaveland, Dean, Bausman, Sanders, Daugherty, N. Warren, Prouty. Third Row: Large, J. Davisson, H. Duggins, Branson, Kurtz, Brown, W. Anderson, A. Nuss, J. Hoover, Ketchum. Fourth Row: C. Porter. Lewis. Bundy, K. Nesbitt, Selby, H udson. Page, Spain. Gilmore, Shumaker, E. Davisson. Fifth Row: Guthzcit. Green, Daniels, Nagel, Wood, R. Warren, Jacks, J. Porter, Bowman, Spurgeon, Taylor. Sixth Row: B. Nesbitt, Rhoades, Bulkin, R. Duggins, Hartman, Amsler. Avenmarg, P. Fendig, Gamster. Myers, Tyler, Beal. Outside Row, left to right: Mr. Frye, Daniels, Green, B. Nesbitt, Ames, Robinson, Shoup. Anderson, Davisson, D. Nuss, Rhoades, Lynam. Second Row: 11. Duggins. Zillbart, Bowman, Spain, K. Nesbitt, Fendig, Myers, Murray, McDonald, Cleaveland, Wood, Blocker, 1 lartman, S. Carman, Bishop. Third Row: Warren, Johnson, Daugherty, Catt, Dean, Bundy, B. Carman, Hershman. Fourth Row: Rowen, R. Tyler, R. Duggins. Graham, A. Nuss, Sage. ( 55 ) Back Row, left to right: Reed. II. Bufkin. Hancock, Sanders, Kanne, Gw in. Gluth. D. I immons. Stath. Gosnell, Haniford, T. KnoulT, W. Timmons. Braddock, Pulman, Nuss, W. Platt, McCoy, K. Burns, C. Porter. Second Row: W. Burns, Michal, Gaines, Adair, Benson, Wm. Platt, C. Nagel, J. KnoulT, Shumaker, Teach. Cain, 1 rudeau. Third Row: Moosemiller. Cook, Chamness, Kanne: Fourth Row: W alters. Robinson, Mr. Holt. Nagel. C. Bufkin. FUTURE CRAFTSMEN Sailyards ancl masts — I Iammers and nails — I hese lastly lads are always ready to repair and mend! d he F. C. A. is an organization of hoys who are enrolled or have been enrolled in the Industrial Arts classes. I his is the second year ol the club, organized to create interest in the field of industrial arts. 1 he annual open house, an exhibit ol completed projects, is sponsored by the members. Other interesting programs consisting ol talks by the faculty, students and business men and a trip to the Purdue Open I louse are enjoyed by the cluh. President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer 1 , Sponsor Glen Stath Robert Kanne .. Paul Nagel William Holt ( 36 ) Back Row, left to right: Moosemiller. Nagel, Beaver. Gifford, I yler, V. lacks, Mr. Davisson. Second Row: Bishop, K. Jacks, Branson, Jordan. Third Row: Yeoman, Rockwell. Clausscn, Bachelder, Graham. Fourth Row: kilter, Rose, Ely, Neshilt. MATHEMATICS CLUB Booms and binnacles, me lad!!! — these hardy sailors can handle any blasted problem of logic, and location. It is their delightful pleasure to measure, plot and de- fine our ship’s unerring course. This is a new organization aboard our ship hut the youthfulness of it did not deter its progress. Many interesting and valuable programs are presented at their regu- lar monthly meetings. I he motto is Not T o Advance is To Recede. President Charles Beaver Vice President — • LuciIe Claussen Secretary-Treasurer Pauline Bisllo P Sponsor - Davisson ( 37 ) Back Row, left to right: I Ianiford. Mr. Shrode, I.. Nagel. II. Nagel. Second Row: Rose, I lerr. Shirer, Webb. Carlon. Robinson. Clodfelter, Sage. Tonner, Jordan. Wood. third Row: Yeoman. Groom. Johnson, Branson. Jonas, bowman, Lynam, Myers, Warren, Carman. l ow th Row: Rockwell, Spurgeon, Pharos. Luers, Smith, Reed, Nesbitt. SCIENCE CLUB H2SO4 — H2O — what formulae Re these??? A new Science Club is or- ganized amid our sailors as the need for more extensive scientific discourse arises, i he membership is limited to students who have taken or are taking one year of science. Scientific experiments are presented hy the members at their meetings. I hese meetings provide for much more valuable and interesting experiments which lack ol class time affords. President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor Kay Clodfelter Carl Jordan Millicent Rose Leroy Sfirode ( 38 ) First Row: front to rear: I lorlon, O Riley. Robinson, leach. Stillman. Platt. Second Ron B. Carman. Williams, E. F.ld ridge, Kingman. Rowen, A. Carman. Third Ron’: Zca. M. FJdridge, K. Jacks, Clodfelter, Gaines. Bailsman. Kanne. Fourth Row: Wilcox. Knoerzer. Moosemiller, Carton. Ritchie, McCoy, Miss Stoner. Fifth Row: Fletcher, V. Jacks, B. Critser, Randle, Sa c, I hompson, Putts. Sixth Row: Teyber, Wallace, Parkison, Kirk, Brushnahan, I Juggins. Seventh Row: Gilmore, S. Carman, Kanney, Parks, Page. Grant. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION I here s always fair weather — never a mutiny aboard — when the G. A. A. get together. I hey are an active bunch of loyal sailors — tumbling, skating, hiking and playing games of all descriptions. I heir lusty voices can be heard in the ship s gymnasium every Monday evening when they gather for their regular meeting. Sometimes there is a party with food. I he annual initiation services were held early in the cruise at port of the Curtis Creek Country Club. I he dances in the operetta were arranged and presented by the members. President Vice President Secretary 1 reasurer Sponsor Helen Kanne Merle Parks Gwendolyn Platt Emma Jane Eldridge Elizabeth Stoner ( 39 ) Top Row. left lo right: Bachelder. Bishop. Stillman. Wood. Myers. Groom. Lynam. Second Row: Kanne. O’Riley, Wilcox. Paries. Carton. 1 onner. Miss J. Kresler. Sealed: Page, Kirk, Clodfelter. Brushnahan. Thompson, Rowen. hendig. RENSSELAERIEN S. O. S. - S. O. S. - S. O. S. - While our wireless brings us contact with the outside world, our ship newspaper keeps us informed of all the happenings on our good ship, the Chaos. I he publications come from the press about every two weeks and are awaited each time with avid en- thusiasm. The personal columns give one an interesting view point of the less academic and more social side of our cruise while the sports column keeps one ever alert lor all deck sports and entertainments. A good newspaper is a real treat out on the salty sea and the Rensselaerien is one worthy of praise. Mary L. Bruslrnalian Kathleen Clodfelter Editor Associate Editor Du Managers J Betty Rowen ' | PB il ip Fendig (- 10 ) Back Roir, left to right: Kanney, I hompson, Kanne, Lynam, Robinson, Bausman, Ritchie. Second Row: Teyber, Parks, Carton, Sage, Page. Randle. O Riley. Third Row: Fletcher, Wallace. I.uers, Stanley, W illiams, Nesius, Clodfelter. Tourth Row: Miss Dye, Nesbitt, Brushnahan, Fendig, B. Carman, Birdsall. MASQUE AND WIG Yo heave ho! Ship ahoy! Halyards and hatches! Cast your spotlights upon these seasoned sea-dogs who portray great scenes and line characters while they man our ship. I he Showboat ’ set sail with a very talented crew. The ship’s entertainment provided hy it consisted of two good plays: ”! lis hirst Shave” and “Ambition. Se- lected programs were presented at the regular monthly ports of cal! hy talented speak- ers. In this way the members develop a clearer understanding of dramatics and poise which comes only after repeated appearances. President Mary L. Brushnahan Vice President Byron Neshitt Secretary-1 reasurer — Philip Fendig Sponsor — - — - — Elizabeth Dye i ;i i “MAGAZINE PRINCESS’’ Le f to right: Philip Fendig, Mary Ruth l.ucrs. Neal Warren. Ward Gaines. James Moore, Edward Ritchie, Kenneth Robinson, Dale Shoup, Martha Ellen Graham, Peggy Gilmore, Edward Pollin, Betty Rowen, Phyllis Catt, Wilbur Lynam. “THROUGH THE KEYHOLE Left to right: Wilbur Lynam Miss Dye. Jean Thompson, James Knouff, Robert Adair, Mary Groom, Dorothy Ritchie, Charles heldhaus, Mary Ruth Luers, ( 42 ) JUNIOR CLASS presents “THROUGH THE KEYHOLE” Cast Grandma Tierney William, the butler Joan, the French maid Genevieve V anCamp Archie V anCamp Me try 7 ierney jim Tierney, her brother George Allen. a friend of Jim s Dorothy Ritchie Charles Feldhaus . . . . Mary Groom . Jean Thompson Wilbur Lynam Mary Ruth Luers Robert Adair James Knouff SENIOR CLASS presents CAPTAIN APPLEJACK” Cast Lush Poppy Faire Mrs. Agatha Whalcombe Ambrose Applejohn Anna ' alesku Horace Pengard Ivan Borolsky Mrs. Pengard I Jennet johnny Jason Paul Myers Vella 1 .ee Page . . Betty Rowen . . . Phil Wood Pauline I onner . Robert Ely Donald Webb Mary Brusnahan . . . Glen Stath . Henry Amslcr MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents “MAGAZINE PRINCESS” Cast Betty M inter. Herbert’s Sister Peggy Gilmore Herbert Minter, Senior at Hargis Neal W arren Peter, Student at Hargis Edward Pullins Julia. Co-ed at Hargis Mary Ruth Luers Michael St. Denis, secret service man Wilbur Lynam Horence Stewart. Professor Betty Rowen Marie, called Magazine Princess Phyllis Calt Jessica, Hargis Co-ed ' Martha Ellen Graham Adam, a shepherd boy Phili General Red Rozie., pirate Da Bozo Nozo Fendig „ Royal Police Commissioners f i rom Rozenia e Shoup Kenneth Robinson Edward Ritchie I linky James Moore Dinky Ward Gaines Bear, just himself lack Strawbridge Caro, a gypsy dancer Suzanne Hopkins Dancer Betty Critser (45) FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BASKETBALL QUEEN LOG OF CRUISE ( 44 ) ■ lop Roiv, left to right: Ritchie, C. Bowman, K. Burns, Murray, Feldhaus, Knouff, Phegley, Gif- ford, Moore, ! I. Bowman. Second Row: Mr. Bausman. Chamncss. Bufkin, Ely, Jordan, Davisson, M. Warren, Putman, Wood, Hanfiord, N. Warren, 1 lardesty. Mr. Davisson. Seated: Beaver, McEIfresh, N. Bow man, Adair. Gw in. Smith, Kanne, Sayler, W. Burns, Trudeau. Tu- dor. FOOTBALL Crowds cheering — flags waving — the maritime music of our ship’s hand. Foot- ball summary — a highspot in our cruise. September 10 Rensselaer 0 Lowell 7 September 1 8 Rensselaer 7 Valparaiso 18 September 24 Rensselaer 1 3 Momence 0 October 1 Rensselaer 7 Plymouth 15 October 8 Rensselaer 0 Crown Point 7 October 1 5 Rensselaer 27 Morocco 0 October 20 Rensselaer 47 Kentland 0 October 29 Rensselaer 0 West LaFayette 15 (46) SUMMARY SEPT .10 In the First game of the season. Rensselaer went clown in defeat to a strong Lowell team. Lack of experience among our players was perhaps the chief trouble. Lowell, a much heavier team, was composed of all veterans except three. Our team showed a lot of light and promise. SEP 1 . 18 Although we out played our rivals at Valpo, we lost a hard fought game. 1 he linal score was 18-7 with alpo on the long end. We doubled the yards gained Irom scrimmage and had twice as many lirst downs but still the squad could not come out on top. SEP 1 . 24 The team traveled to Illinois to play the strong Momcnce team. Although they played in rain and mud, the team turned in their lirst victory of the year. Both teams were so covered with mud that the spectators could not tell one player from another. OCT. 1 We made a long journey to Plymouth to be handed a hard-fought battle resulting in a 15 to 7 defeat. I he boys played well but the breaks were against them. Kanne made one 63- yard run which failed to count. 1 he team Irom Plymouth was a heavy team outweighing Rensselaer considerably. OC 1 . 8 In a hard fought night game Rensselaer failed to conquer Crown Point. 1 hey were downed 7 to 0. I’hc teams were very evenly matched and both teams failed to score until a Crown Point man galloped away on an end run in the last few minutes of the game. OC 1 . 15 The lads from Morocco journeyed over and met a severe defeat at the hands of Rensselaer. The score was 27 to 0. It was a well fought game throughout and the team showed swell teamwork and were really tough in spots. OC F. 20 The Kentland aggregation arrived at Rensselaer and suffered under the lighting eleven from the home port. In what proved to be a track meet more than a football game, Rensselaer submerged Kentland by a score of 47 to 0. OC l . 29 Rensselaer traveled to West Lai ayette to lose a hard fought battle 13 to 0. It was not until the last few minutes that either team had a decided advantage. This game, the last game of ihc season, was perhaps the best game. The boys fought hard but could not stop the stubborn West Side eleven. MIDWEST CONFERENCE STANDING FOR 1937 West LaFayette Rensselaer Morocco Kentland W( Lost 0 1 Standing, left to right: Tudor, Kanne, Smith, Trudeau. First row: Beaver, McElfresh, Bowman, Adair, Gwin, Sayler, Burns. Standing, left to right: Coach Bausman. Jacks. Smith. Bowman. Kanne, Manager Feldhaus. Seated, left to right: Ely. Jordan, Beaver. Lashbrook. Nesbitt. Myers. BASKETBALL In the sectional the Rensselaer Bombers came through to win a very exciting hut well played tournament. They advanced sucessfully by defeating Morocco 27 - 15 , Remington 51 - 23 , Wheatfield 53 - 23 . to the linals where they decisively overpowered Goodland 45 - 30 . Each of the players turned in an excellent exhibition, displaying line basketball throughout the tournament. I he following week, the Bombers journeyed to Michigan City, there to meet the strong Emerson team of Gary. I he team played fine ball and were praised by northern sports writers but lack of height proved to be fatal. Rensselaer, alter getting away to an early lead, was never behind until the last few minutes of play. It was a hard game to lose, the final score being 25 - 23 . Emerson was defeated later in the eve- ning by Elammond, who went on to the state linals. Throughout the entire game Rensselaer s brilliant floor game surpassed Emerson s. Bud Bowman was selected as guard on the All Regional Team while Elmer Lash- brook won the place as center on the second team. Charles Beaver was elected captain of the team. The second team under Coach Davisson composed of a fast scrapping squad had a very successful season. It piled up 13 victories to 6 defeats. Ihe freshmen ol ihc squad playing as a team won lour games. (48) NOV. 20 NOV. 24 ni-:c. 3 DEC. 10 DEC. 17 DEC. 18 DEC. 22 IAN. 1 JAN. 4 IAN. 7 JAN. 14 JAN. 19 JAN. 21 JAN. 28 JAN. 29 EEB. 4 EEB. it FEB. 12 EEB. 16 EEB. 18 EEB. 25 SeaiatA, ' 6, Summary A squadron of green Bombers were defeated by an experienced Morocco five by the score of 31-25. I he Bombers, who traveled to Gary, were again defeated. I he victor was a big last Horace Mann team. I he score was 56-52. Hooray! The Bombers showed improvement and defeated a mediocre Kentland team. 54-12. I he Boys of Bausman traveled to North Judson where they showed marked improvement and defeated the outstanding North Judson team by a score of 30-27. 1 he Bombers invaded Michigan City hut lost to them by the score of 28-25. Gloom! Smitty received a broken jaw, but the Bombers defeated Lowell, 29-18. I he Bombers were defeated by their old rival, West LaFayette. I heir player, Riley by name, will be long remembered by Rensselaer fans because of the 21 points he contributed to his team s 37-25 victory. Bombers celebrate New Years Eve in bed anticipating a four-way tourney scheduled lor January 1st. I heir celebration followed for they came through as victors conquering on the way Morocco 47-20 and West Side 24-20. The Bombers journeyed to the stronghold of their ancient rival, the Remington Rillemen. I he Bombers bad to use plenty of T. N. T. to win 23-21. I be Boys of Bausman routed an unusually weak Goodland team 57-21. What a ball game! I be Bombers put on a brilliant last quarter and overtime drive to defeat a strong Monon team 30-29. The Bombers were defeated in a tight battle by the Purple Aces of Brook. 1 he bad news was 28-27. The Bombers scarcely exerted themselves to defeat Crown Point 40 to 11. 1 be Bombers were defeated but not disgracefully 56-31 by Coach Stagg s undefeated Monti- cello Indians. In a slow game in which they showed the effects of the previous night s battle, the Bombers defeated Winamac 33-21. Speed in person! That was the kind of a ball game in which Rensselaer defeated a big. last Otterbein team. I be Bombers played one of their best games of the season and won by the score of 59-33. Shades of Jewell ' l oung and Bob Kessler! Were the Bombers hot tonight Practically every Bomber Boy was going full steam when they defeated Warren Central 52-30. Shoot! Miss! Shoot! Miss! I hose were the Bombers tactics after making a long journey to Clinton. It was just a case of no one being able to bit and the Bombers were defaeted 45-30. lough luck! The Bombers were again defeated by Brook. Ibis time it was in an overtime 35-53. The Bombers journeyed lo Fowler and in a ball game which resembled the Golden Gloves Tournament, they won 32-19. What a defense!! I be Williamsport team which closed both our home and regular season presented the toughest defense seen by Rensselaer this year. I be Bombers also clamp- ed on a defense and won 21-18. V m isi i is tm y 1 J t 1 Standing, left lo right: Manager Gosnell, Bowman, Ritchie. Moore. 1 Iudson, Brown, Warren, Chamnoss, 1 lardesty. Seated, left to right: Phegley, Davisson, Wiles, Putman, Milner, Gaines, Nuss, Coach Davisson. (49) If one should scan the passenger list of our cruise heholcl the name of a queen would appear! It is not the Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, queen ol the Woohvorth millions, Queen Marie of Rumania, or Helen Wills, queen ol the tennis court but our own Basketball Queen. She earns her title not by inheritance from a royal family but through energetic and industrious effort. To add enthusiasm to our deck sport, basketball, a contest was sponsored. I he girl who sold the greatest number of tickets was given the title Basket- ball Queen . The Chaos is happy to present to you Elizabeth Carton, a member of the senior class as the queen for 1937 - 1938 . Bett has been yell leader for two years and untiringly devoted herself to her task. ( 50 ) SEPTEMBER 6 Anchors aweigh! Crew, officers and passengers hoard the ship for a nine months voyage. 8-9 Seamen gather to organize their individual classes. Only a few posts given to the girls— all lour presidents are boys. 10 First scheduled sports event. R. II. S. defeated by Lowell on home lield. What chance had our midgets against their mighty power 21 Chaos stall selected. Norma Bachelder chosen to lead the stall and be in charge of all chart room data. Paul Myers in charge of linances of Chaos. 24 Momence football game there. Brought home a victory— Oh! W ' hat a downpour! 28 Two new clubs added to extra-curricular activities— a Science and a Mathematics Club. OCTOBER 1 Shore leave for football team to Plymouth with Skipper (not Zipper) Bausman at the helm, who left his sailor garb at home. Unaccustomed to these new lang- danglcs— with a zip, zip and hooray. Well, for further comments on the latest safety devices consult Skipper Bausman who II never go away again sans spare??? 2 Chaos staff begins subscription drive. Officers Bachelder and Myers well pleased with results of the first day. 9 W ' hat a day? What a day? 280 glamorous Sunshiners descend upon R. H. S. as she plays hostess to the District Convention of District V. Our own Betty Rowen presided in a dignified perfect way— adding much to the great success of the convention. 19 Dolly Madisons feed the Future Farmers in gymnasium of the ship. What appe- tites these farmers have! 20 Junior class sponsors Invitational DanCe. Ask the class treasurer or Leroy how the finances of it were 18-19 Watch the birdie, please. Midshipmen smile sappishly while cameras click. 21-22 Vacation!!! All ashore that’s going ashore. Our crew of! to Indianapolis to re- fresh their minds and interest by a few inspirational and stirring speeches. Will Durant, famed philosopher, was the outstanding speaker. 28 Sunshine Girls begin campaign for making money. Oh so many bottles of — — — vanilla. o, ho, ho, ho, and a bottle of vanilla! NOVEMBER 2 A girl in every port! Gobs gel twelve lessons in love from Chappy Bowman— an expert writer. You re the purliesl girl across the river. Pleze tear thes up so no one can reed it. 7 1 li-Y Banquet. President Joe Smith presides in a manner worthy of the highest commendataion. 12 Movie— “March of Civcilizalaion.” A fine deck entertainment— held audience spell- bound in spite of high seas and strong wind. 17-18-19 Corn Show— On the promenade deck— Blighme! Industrious gobs— line banquet- entertainment galore! The sailors prove themselves first-rate farmers. 23 Sunshine Girls spread cheer— distribute baskets to the needy. 23 Ship program and concert under direction Prof. Carl brye. Pleb Johnny I immons does his stuff, to say nothing of Coach Slim Bausman s daughter, Patty— like lather, like daughter. Two-day shore leave. Thanksgiving and turkey. ( 51 ) DECEMBER 9 Thru The Keyhole. Dorothy Ritchie as Grandma Tierney portrayed remarkable acting ability. Cub Feldhaus in his military uniform and English accent caused many hearts to llutter. An excellent production by an excellent cast. 10 Dugglesby Pic lyers. Portrayal of historical events and important personages Irom beginning of time to present day. 19 Ship has a poet laureate— John Mooscmiller wins ship’s award with, Lucile’s not very big and not very tall But the fairest of them all; When 1 m sixty and very old I hope to have you in my fold.’’ 20 Dolly Madisons entertain a few aged ladies at a delightful tea. That isn’t all — immediately following this event the club went o the gym to he royally entertained by the Future Farmers! I low many hot-dogs did you eat?” 21 Childish laughter, shouts, candy, games and cats— all make the Sunshine Party lor primary children a complete success. 22 Santa Claus is coming to town. Crew go home to sit and wait for his arrival— to say nothing of the watchfulness of the seamen. JANUARY 1 l our Way Tourney at Morocco. Rensselaer wins title after defeating Morocco and West Side. 7 Goodland game. Two of our players decided to join tlie navy alter the game and see the world hy night— But alas! Nightwatchman Slim Bausman caught the salty tars depositing their hits of feminity at their doorsteps at the hour of — Gobs Nesbitt and Smith could be seen the following week in the brig. Stowaways! What humiliation????? 10 Dr. I. eon Albert— lecturer, entertains crow and passengers with a vivid and entertain- ing word picture of Venezuela. 19 Novel pep session presented by Sunshine Society. Roars and peals of laughter! Perk Parks— a perfect Slim Bausman with the aid of pillows. Betty Bausman— What a Scar-face Robbins? O what a lanky Brook team!! Did Shon and Leroy appear??? Wasn ' t Betty Rowen a marvelous Carl Frye? Belly Wilcox made a good referee. 21 End of Semester. Exams: Tell me not in mournful numbers! 22 Invitational B Tournament at Fheatfield. Rensselaer ninth grade team entered. What a titling climax? Rensselaer won and its captain John Hudson won honor of being the most useful to his team. They should have a future. 29 Grammar school tourney at Rensselaer. Our team won a victory! ( 52 ) FEBRUARY 4 Pete Warren, a pleb, reports for scheduled duty with a cleanly shaved face. Didn t know the rear of the Palace Theater was a harber shop. What about your bar- ber’s license Hardesty and I laniford? 7 Blow me down, sailor! What mustaches the plebs acquired over night? 7 Music is wafted from stem to stern as Parkinson Trio entertained us. 8 Sub debs — h 1 y oh ni y — (hat ladies- — Broken windows — I Icavy seas— water through the port hole— scrubbing below deck — for competent char ladies apply to Betty Bausman! 9 Second classmen eagerly order their class rings and pins. Overheard in hall Don t catch me buying a solid gold ring for any girl! What about it Sailor Michal? 12 Basketball team olf for foreign port of Clinton. What a crowd for the lerre Haute hotel! Aggregate minutes of sleep for whole team (Bausman and Davisson excluded) was 60 minutes. 22 Washington’s Birthday. Cherry trees— hatchets— whoops and yells. No, not Indians. Just the musical minded seamen running from stem to stern— Midshipmen everywhere it’s those tickets for the Magazine Princess” they re selling. 25 Operetta Magazine Princess”. Our finest seamen turned pirates!!! What gay gypsies swarmed ashore. A good production. MARCH 1-5 Sectional basketball tourney at Morocco. What a level-headed group of seamen our players proved to be. Did we win a line victory?? The bonfire and movie heralded in an excited week in anticipation of the Regional. Livery sailor on team must he congratulated. 6-7 Regional basketball tickets-350 in all-at a premium. 15 Masque and Wig plays— Ambition” and llis first Shave. 17 Home lie parly for Future Farmers. 18 Athletic Banquet at Armory 25 Sunshine Dance. APRIL 1 April Fool ' s Day— Chaos goes to press. 2 Chaos log hook falls overboard into a sea of printer ' s ink. Bon voyage-old R. H. S. 8 Bund Contest. 8 Senior play Captain Applejack. 9 State Sunshine Convention. 14-15 Shore leave for Faster. MAY CLOSING UVUN ' IS 20 Junior Prom. 22 Baccalaureate. 25 Commencement. 27 School out. ( 53 ) Rei,e i £xL foh, Siiii imate COOPERATIVE PRODUCTION OF FINE YEAR BOOK LAVERCNE I. LOUNSBURY PONTIAC ENGRAVING CO CHARLES B. DELANEY DELANEY PRINTING CO., HAMMOND