Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1940 volume:

(c zfyr O ' ' U M Q - Cl i- fi O DL ' ' tSieOBSfSEkX ii wmm iiillkyiiii mmm m OF 19 4 Published by The Senior Class of the Rensselaer, Indiana Uoutfi J ook± Jo Dt J LxE atoiAi MR. MR. FLOYD DELOS MEYERS DEAN President Secretary MR. LEROY KURTZ Treasurer J oaxd of czduaaiion Constructing a new building, selecting our faculty and curriculum besides attending to their own business matters make life strenuous for the members of the school board. We, the youth of our community, look to the Board of Education as directors of our school. They are the judicial body whose wisdom must be unerring. We ap- preciate greatly their sincere efforts which have resulted in securing for us our fine new school. For several prudent reasons the school board decided to improve and add to the grammar school. The total cost of which was $155,455. The sources of this fund were sale of School Bonds $53,500, sale of Civil City Bonds $20,000, gift from the Civil City $10,000, transfer from Special School Fund $2,000, Federal Government Grant $69,955. Equipment costs under the P.W.A. Contract were $4,572 and addi- tional equipment cost $2,859. The architect of the fine new building was Carroll L. Beeson of Crawfordsville, Indiana. The capacity is 450 students, and the gym- nasium auditorium will seat 2700 with floor or 1500 without floor. We are now able to boast of a fine building for which the students and faculty are deeply grateful to the school board and citizens of our community. Page Six MR. MR. ROBERT LOYAL CLEAVELAND HOSHAW Superintendent Principal czrfdniiniitxa Hon The art of photography is not realized alone by the aid of a camera. The artist must be constantly alert to the new discoveries in the world around him, to changing patterns of light, shadow and form. Just so must the leaders of our youth today be ever vigilant of the challenges that are theirs. Mr. Robert L. Cleaveland, acting in the capacity of our city superintendent, is a stimulus to his faculty and students. He, with a concise, sincere, and genuine enthusiasm, brings to those under his guidance a fresh perspective of the chang- ing world and an inspiring effort to solve its problems. Mr. Loyal Hoshow, as principal, has the ability to cope with the students and their problems clearly and cogently. He is a real stimulation to the faculty and students bringing them into focus so that their development will be effective in producing an artistic and practical way of life. ge SrL ' ett youill XooL Do lJt± l Untox± MR. W. E. BAUSMAN, Purdue University B.S., coach, physical education and health; known as Slim to the public. Conscientious, industrious, family man. MISS RUTH CATHCART, Indiana State Teachers College B. S., English and bookkeeping; viva- cious, friendly and alert at all times. MR. RAY BUNDY, Purdue University B. S. A., vocational agriculture; good judgment, reserved, slow spoken. MISS ELIZABETH HENLINE, Manchester College A. B., English and public speaking; good dresser, stand-patter, amicable.. MR. HOMER CLARK, Central Normal A. B., University of Wisconsin Ph. M., biology and physics; punctual, oratorical, scholarly. MISS ELIZABETH KRESLER, Western College for Women, University of Illinois B. S., Uni- versity of Wisconsin, Latin; brilliant, gentile, capable. MR. HUGH DAVISSON, Salem College A. B., University of Cincinnati, Columbia University, Indiana Univer- sity M. S., assistant coach and history; progressive, jovial, reliable. MISS RUTH LAWRENCE, MacMurray College A. B., Gregg College, University of Colorado; con- servative, congenial, ambitious. MR. WILLIAM HOLT, Indiana State Teachers Col- lege B. S., Indiana University M. S., industrial arts and algebra; busy, likable, force- ful. MISS ELIZABETH PADGETT, Purdue University B. S. H. E., home economics; gracious, sympathetic, builder of homes. Page Eight I flL ilh ti!! s - - o a i r vTi MR. MAURICE SHADLEY, De Pauw University, Arthur Jordan Conservatory, Indi- ana Central College A. B., B. Mus., music, and band; popular, effusive, even tem- pered. MISS IRENE RHODES, Purdue University B.S., University of Wisconsin, English; trim, persistent, personality plus. MR. FOREST TERRELL, Indiana Univer- sity B.S. history; hum.orous, sincere, frugal. MISS ELIZABETH STONER, Indiana State Teachers College, B.S., physical education; sporty, equestrienne, peppery, sociable. MISS BUTHENE SHARP, Manchester College B.S. in music, music and art; patient, soft spoken, retiring. MR. DALE WELPER, Hillsdale College B.S.; sci- ence and mathematics; dependable, teller of tales, camera addict. MISS DORO- THEA WOLFE, Butler University A.B., Universiy of Wisconsin M.A., English; suave, gracious, liked by all. MISS CORNELIA ELDRIDGE, stenographer; efficient, plea- sant, active. Pa e Xitic SAMUEL LLOYD Vice President JANE BEAVER Secretary aid of ig O - - J2oofz± !I7o 17j?£ utuxsil In the fall of 1936, the lens were focused on eighty-one effervescent freshmen, who were entering the imposing structure of R. H. S. with visions of beginning the filming of their careers. The film now printed piclures seventy-two as graduates of the class of 1940. We gradually developed more skill and have finally won the rank which we hove visioned. Robert Kanne, Wayne Milner, Elmer Phegley, Elmo Trudeau, John Davisson and Frank Teach have made colorful records as athletes. High scholas- tic records were formed by Jane Beaver, Phil Fendig, Eileen Nagel, Pauline Bi- shop, John Davisson and John Cook. Phil Fendig and John Davisson were elect- ed to the National Honorary Society in their junior year. During our junior year we presented a movie scenario of Second Childhood with Charlene Stanley and Phil Fendig as leads Another highlight of our junior year was our Prom. The dance was delightful and an unprecedented success. As seniors, eighteen students exhibited their histrionic ability in the class production Growing Pains with Suzanne Hopkins and Phil Fendig as leads. This, our senior year, has been most remarkable and enjoyable. Although we feel happy to be the first class to be graduated from the new school building it is with a feeling of sadness and regret that we leave this place of pleasant mem- ories. SPONSORS MR. DAVISSON MISS PADGETT Fane Ten Class Flower — White Rose Class Colors — Green and White Class Motto — Sine Lahore Nihil Prosperot LJuz { [En and Wonisn of [jomoziocv! WINIFRED L. BARLOW, Sunshine 1,2,3,4; Classical Club 1; Operetta 2. PAUL BRAN- SON, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Band 2,3,4; Music Festival 3,4; Science and Math 4. JANE BEAVER, Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4; Rec. Sec. 2; Rensselaerien 4; Chaos 1,2; Classical Club 1; State Math Contest 1; KEITH DELOS BURNS, Football 2,3,4; F.C.A. 1,2,3,4; Sci- ence and Math 3. RUTH BERTSCH, Class Treas. 1; Class Play 4; Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4; Dolly Madison 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Operetta 1,2; Music Festival 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4. CHARLES CLOUSE, F.C.A. 1,2,3,4. JOHN WINFIELD COOK, Hanging Grove High School 1,2; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 4. PAULINE BISHOP, Class Play 3; Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4; Dolly Madison 1,2, Treas. 2; Rensselaerien 2; Science and Math. 2, Vice Pres. 2; State Math. Contest 1,2. JOHN B. DAVISSON, Class Pres. 3; Honor So- ciety 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; F.C.A. 1; Sci- ence and Math. 2,3,4; Orchestra 1 . LAURA BELLE BOZE, Hanging Grove High School 1,2; Sunshine Society 3,4. PHILIP F. FENDIG, Class Pres. 2; Class Treas. 3; Honor Society 3,4; Track 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Hi-Y 4; Bond 1,2,3,4; Rensselaerien 1,2,3,4, Ad. Mgr. 1, Bus. Mgr. 2; Sports Ed. 3, Co-Editor-in-Chiei 4; Chaos 3,4, Asst. Business Mgr. 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Athletic Publicity Mgr. 3,4; Masque and Wig 1,2, Sec. Treas. 2; Operetta 1,2; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Music Festival 3,4; JO KATHRYN BUNDY, Class Vice Pres. 2; Class Play 3,4; Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Classical Club 1; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Music Festival 3,4. yius. £.nLOX± o 1940 PHYLLIS KATHLEEN CATT, Class Play 4; Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4, Corr. Sec. 2; Band 1,2,3, Twirler 3; Rensselaerien 1,2,4; Chaos 1,2,3,4; Ass ' t Ed. 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Classical Club 1; Science and Math. 4; Operetta 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; Music Festival 3; Orchestra 1,2,3. KENNETH J. FERGUSON, Mt. Ayr High School 1,2; Class Vice President 3; Football 4; Class Play 4; H.-Y 4; Chorus 3; Music Festival 3. BETTE MARIE CRITSER, Class Play 4; Sunshine 1,2,3; Dolly Madison 1,2,3,4, Reporter 4; Band Twirler 3,4; G.A. A. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Science and Math. 4; Operetta 1,2; Masque and Wig 1; Chorus 1,3; Music Festival 3,4. DALE L. GWIN, Football 3,4; F.C.A. 2,3; Science and Math. 5. DE ETTA DAW- SON, Sunshine Society 1,2,3; Dolly Madison 1,2,3; Operetta 1; Chorus 1,2. ROBERT HAMER, F.F.A. 1,2; F.C.A. 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Music Festival 3,4. LEROY FRANK HAN- COCK, Hi-Y 4; F.C.A. 2,3,4, Pres. 4. MARCELLA ELDRIDGE, Sunshine Society 1; G. A.A. 2,3,4; Classical Club 1; Masque and Wig 1,2; Music Festival 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Operetta 2. GERALD E. HERR, Hanging Grove High School 1,2; Basketball 3. ROSE KATHRYN GILMORE, Class Ploy 3,4; Sunshine Society 1,2,3,4; Dolly Madison 1,2,3,4; Rensselaerien 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Debate 1; Operetta 1,2; Music Festival 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. WALTER HORDEMAN, Football 3,4; F.C.A. 1,2; Science and Math. 3. MAR- GARET HAYS, Sunshine Society 4; Dolly Madison 1,2; Chorus 1; Operetta 1. Pai Tweivc WINIFRED L. BARLOW PAUL BRANSON JANE BEAVER KEITH DELOS BURNS RUTH BERTSCH CHARLES CLOUSE JOHN WINFIELD COOK PAULINE BISHOP JOHN B. DAVISSON LAURA BELLE BOZE PHILIP F. FENDIG JO KATHRYN BUNDY OLS. £,nLOZi, o ig4o ' ' ' • ' ' -™ PHYLLIS KATHLEEN CATT KENNETH J. FERGUSON DALE L. GWIN DE ETTA DAWSON LEROY FRANK HANCOCK MARCELLA ELDRIDGE ROSE KATHRYN GILMORE WALTER G. HORDEMAN BETTE MARIE CRITSER ROBERT HAMER GERALD E. HERR MARGARET HAYS SUZANNE HOPKINS, Class Treas. 1; Class Play 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaer- ien 1, 2, 3, 4; Chaos 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Masque and Wig 1, 2, 3; Classical Club 1; Operetta 1. RAY E. JONES, Track 1, 3; Rensselaerien 4; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2. BETTY HORTON, Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Classical Club 1; Operetta 1, 2. ROBERT C. KANNE, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Coptain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 1, Vice Pres. 3; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2, Vice Pres. 3; Class Pres. 4. KATHRYN L. JACKS, Class Play 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Classical Club 1; Science and Mathematics 2; Operetta 1, 2; Masque and Wig 1, 2; Chorus 1,3; Music Festival 3. REX M. KEELEY, Salina, Kansas High School 1, 2,3; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. HAROLD S. KELLENBERGER, Monon High School 1, 2, 3; F. C. A. 4. BETTY ONEAL KING, Class Play 4; Sun- shine Society 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1; G. A. A. 1, 4; Music Festival 4 Classical Club 1; Operetta 1; Chorus ' -. , 4. THOMAS M. KNOUFF, Basketball 2 Football 4; Class Play 4; Hi-Y 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; HELEN L. LEE, Class Play 4; Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, President 4, State Vice Pres. 4; Classical Club 1; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4. SAMUEL LLOYD, Oconto, Wisconsin High School 1, 2; Class Vice Pres. 4; Class Ploy 4; Hi-Y 4; Band 4; Rensselaerien 4, Ad. Mgr. 4; F. C. A. 4; Science and Math. 4, Sec, Treas. 4; State Math Contest 3. ANNA MAE MILLER, Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1 . , .■--■ ' v-- J vi f,j CATHERINE MOORE, Sunshine Society I, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1; Operetta 1; Chorus 1; PAUL J. MAXWELL, Hanging Grove High School 1, 2; Music Festival 3; Chorus 3, 4. MARY GENEVIEVE MOOSMILLER, Sunshine Society I, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1. WAYNE L. MILNER , Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Chorus 1. CHARLOTTE NAGEL, Sunshine 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2; Science and Mathmetics 4. HAR- OLD MILTON, Remington High School I, 2, 3. R. DELOS NUSS, Basketball 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 2, 4; Operetta 1; Music Festival 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. EILEEN ROSE NAGEL, Sunshine Society 3, 4; Chaos 4; Classical Club I; Sci- ence and Math. 2, 4. ROBERT C. PARKISON, Football 4; Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science and Math. 4. ROSE MARIE NAGEL, Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Band 4; Classical Club I; Science and Math. 4; Chorus 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4. ELMER JAY PHEGLEY, Class Pres. 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Band 2: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 2, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 3; Science and Math. 4. MARJORIE JEANNETTE NESIUS, Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Masque and Wig 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Festival 3, 4. •o?r Fourtrrn IZANNE HOPKINS ROBERT C. KANNE HAROLD S. KELLENBERGER HELEN L. LEE RAY E. JONES KATHRYN L. lACKS BETTY ONEAL KING SAMUEL LLOYD BETTY HORTON REX M. KEELEY THOMAS M. KNOUFF ANNA MAE MILLER THERINE MO ORE WAYNE L. MILNER R. DELOS NUSS ROSE MARIE NAGEL PAUL I. MAXWELL CHARLOTTE NAGEL EILEEN ROSE NAGEL ELMER JAY PHEGLEY MARY GENEVIEVE MOOSMILLER HAROLD MILTON ROBERT C. PARKISON MARJORIE JEANNETTE NESIUS JANET OTT, Orchestra 1. WILLIAM EDWARD ROSE, Classical Club 1; Science and Math 3, 4, Pres. 4; State Math Contest 2. MARY PARSONS, Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Classical Cliib 1; Operetta 1, Chorus 1. REID L. SMITH, Hanging Grove High School 1, 2; F.F.A. 4. CHARLENE G. STANLEY, Class Ploy 3, 4; Sunshine So- ciety 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 1, 3, 4, Bus. Mgr. 4; Masque and Wig 1, 2; Operetta 1. WILBUR J. PLAIT, Football 4; Basketball 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. WILLIAM C. PLATT, Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; F. C.A. I, 2, 3, 4. CHARLOTTE J. PORTER, Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Classical Club 1; Operetta 1; Chorus 1. CHARLES B. PORTER, F.F.A. 1; Band 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Chorus 2. LOUISE REED, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Classical Club 1; Operetta 1; Music Festival 3; Chorus 1, 3. CARL TAYLOR, F.F.A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Music Festival 3. CHARLOTTE LOUISE HITTER, Classical Club 1; Chorus 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Science and Math 2. JEANNETTE C. SALT WELL, Hanging Grove High School 1, 2; Sunshine Society 3, 4; G.A. A. 4. FRANK G. TEACH, Football 3,4; Basketball 3; Class Play 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Science and Math 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4. MARGENE SIGMAN, Sunshine Society 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 3. WILLIAM C. TIMMONS, F. C. A. 1, 2; Yell Leader 4; Operetta 1, Chorus 1, 2. BETHEL JANE STATH, Dolly Mad- ison 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Operetta 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4. ELMO C. TRUDEAU, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; F. C. A. 1,2,3,4; Science and Math. 4; Masque and Wig 2,; Operetta 1,2; Chorus 1, 2. BETTIE JEAN THOMAS, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4, Ass ' t. Ed. 3, Co-Editor 4; Operetta 2; Music Festival 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3. VERN A. UTTERBERG, Hanging Grove High School 1, 2. VELMA WILLIAMS, Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Masque and Wig 1, 2; Operetta 1; Chorus 1. Not Pictured: ALMA PEARL HALL, Sunshine 4; Science and Math 4; Operetta 1; Chorus 1. VIRGINIA HOPE TIMMONS Monterey High School 3; Dolly Madison 2; Operetta 1; Chorus 4; Music Festival 4. JANET OTT WILLIAM EDWARD ROSE MARY PARSONS REID L. SMITH CHARLENE G. STANLEY WILBUR J. PLATT WILLIAM C. PLATT CHARLOri ' E J. PORTER CHARLES B. PORTER LOUISE REED CARL TAYLOR CHARLOTTE LOUISE RITTER JEANNETTE C. SALTWELL WILLIAM C. TIMMONS BETTIE JEAN THOMAS (Not Pictured) FRANK G. TEACH MARGENE SIGMAN BETHEL JANE STATH ELMO C, TRUDEAU VERN A. UTTERBERG VELMA WILLIAMS ALMA PEARL HALL VIRGINIA HOPE TIMMONS ROBERT ROBERT MARY GAMSTER BROWN THOMAS President Vice President Secretary C[a±± of ig4J - - c:z zaclu o SUhi Onl On September 11, we began developing our third reel of our high school ca- reer. It is easily seen through the lens of the camera that we have made a de- cided improvement in developing our character as well as athletics and other things. Two outstanding snaps that we look back on now are of the class play and a sparkling picture in technicolor of the Junior Prom. The color scheme was beau- tiful with the class colors, red and white, predominating. Both the play and the prom were smashing successes. Our athletes were: Ritchie, Warren, Wiles, C. Bowman, Hudson, W. Weltzin, Put- man, Lonergan, J. Moore, and Gamster. Class Flower White Carnation Class Colors Red and White Class Motto Nil Desperandum SPONSORS MR. WELPER MISS KRESLER PQg€ Eighteen L-Ll t first Row: Second Row i Tkirii Rom : Fourth Rom : Fijlk Row: Sixth Roc : Seventh Ran ' : Eighth Row : Ninth Row : Tenth Row : Eleventh Ro; (left to right) Wallace, Ramey, F. Stath. Parkison. Lowry. Salyers. Shellv, Ritchie. H. Knoerzer. A. Sanders, J. Timmons. Wilcox. Thomas. M. Knoerzer, Torbet, Nagel. Stillman. I. Stath, Shook. Weltzin. Rusk. Osburn. Lonergan. Warren. Stiles. Shoup, D. Timmons. Putman, Wiles. Thompson. Smith, Moore. Jeffery. Bowman. Ranney. Hudson, Grant. B. Carman, S. Carman, Jackson, Britt. Kanne. Beal, Harlow, Biggs, Gwin. Hancock, Johnson. Cook, Barber, Brown, Bruce, Jordan, Hermanson, Daniels, Duggins, Eib, Gaines. Jacks. !•: Gosnell, Epler, Holmes, Gamster. Braddock, Cain. Page Nineteen ' ii DORIS WILLIAM HOWARD HOEFERLIN RAMEY JOHNSON President Vice President Secretary . C[ai± of ig 2 - - ' 3 EZL± o UnJEiiozitjjl The film is turned to our second picture and the lens is focused to a group of eigh- ty-four people who are eager to have the picture snapped and the film developed. A decided note of improvement may be seen over the group of Freshmen that en- tered the halls of R. H. S. in the fall of thirty-eight. The picture has two outstanding groups, the athletes and the scholars. When the photographer called for the athletes, fifteen boys heartily responded, those being Dale Ames, Lyle Ames, Cain, Schuman, Lintner, Hayes, Kellenberger, Nes- bitt, Stath, Saltwell, Merriman, Hoeferlin, Malone, Alson, and Wood. The scholars are Avalyn Lane, Keith Nesbitt, Doris Hoeferlin, and Doris Miller. Class Flower - Red and Yellow Rose Class Colors Crimson and Gold Class Motto Ad Astra Per Aspera SPONSORS MR. CLARK MISS WOLFE Pa e TMinty First Row: (left to right) Daugherty. Fritz. Fleming. Hanier. Egsleston. Arbuckle, Hneferlin, L. Herr, Huff. Second Row: Bowman. Green, C. Gudeman. Lnwry. Burr, Anderson, Eldridge. Barnes. Third Row: Holmes, Alson, Daniels, R. Cook. H. Johnson. Kruzen, Kilmer. Adams. T. Kanne. Fourth Row: Bausman. Lane. Hall, Day. R. Herr. Lashbrook. Blaze, Dean. Fifth Row: D. Ames. Cain, Lintner. Helm. Hayes. Christenson, L. Ames, D. Johnson, Kellenberger. Sixth Row: R. Miller, Scheurich. Utterberg. E. Reed, Ritter. Rhodes. Shumaker, Xuss, Wilcox. Seventh Row: A. Nagel, Veoman, D. Miller. Morris, C. Reed, Trudeau, Spurgeon, Spain, Shoup. Eighth Row: Parks, Zickmund, Saltwell, Smith, Woodworth, W. N ' agel, V. Raniey, Merrinian, J. Wood. Ninth Row: Zimmer, Scantlin, Robinson. Putts. Pass. Parsons, Moosemiller. Vaughn. Tenth Row: Malone, Timmons, Moore, Murray. Stath. Xesbitt, Sanders, Schunian, D. Wood. Page Twcnty-Otie CHARLOTTE HILTON ANITA NESIUS BOWMAN FELDHAUS President Vice President Secretary (2[a±± of ig43 - - Sj2Ea ± jJt± A (incLl On September 11, 1939, eighty -five Freshmen started on their career of develop- ment in R. H. S. We are proud of the fact that we are the first Freshman class to be enrolled in the new building. We are also proud of the fact that we have satisfactoa:ily tinted the first reel of our picture of high school life. We may now start on the sec- ond reel with the same fervor and will to win with which we entered upon this undertaking of being just Freshmen. Class Flower White Carnation Class Colors Blue and White Class Motto One For All and All For One SPONSORS MR. SHADLEY MISS HENLINE Page Tl ' cnty-Two First Row: (left to right) Page, Ramey, E. Sayers. Merriman. E. Warren. Zimnier. Urbanczyk. Moosmiller. Second Row: Rossmanith, Salyers, Prouty, Rhodes. Ott. CKerton. V. Warren. Moore. Third Row: B. Sayers. Walker, Milton, Reeve, Mackey. Nagel. Fourth Ro7c: Stiles, Wiseman. Sage. Sanders.. Zilihart. N ' esius, Fijth Row: McKay, Shide, Selby, Strawbridge. Tiede. Vaughn. Sixth Row: Knoerzer. Epler. Hoover, Brown. J. Cook. Jarrette. Seventh Row: Her hman, Finch, Johnson, Ketchum. Daniels. Fel Eighth Row: E. Dulin, Kr ' der, Kellenberger, Babcock. Jordan, Ninth Row: Davisson. Fendig. Kirk. Knouff, Carter, Daniels, Jonas, Horton. Tenth Ro%u: Lakin, Hasty, Ames. Burns. Cunningham, Eshelman, Ferguson. Arnold, Dawson. Wellzin. Warne, Stath. Powers. Phegley. Malone, Marlin. Lowry, Jordan. dhaus. Lee, Gudenian. Lewis. Bowman, M. Dulin, Cole Page Twenty -Three outfi Jlooki. I7o Oti- J zadsu! t First Row : man. Page. Second Row. Third Row : Fourt r Row: D. Johnson, Robinson. ( (■ to right ) Mr. Holt, C. Bowman. Reeve. Urbanczyk. Lewis. J ' heiiley. Shoup, Nesbitt, Mackey, H. Bow- Ritchie, Hancock, Lloyd. Lonergan, Moore, Cain, Knouff. Hermanson, Warren, Barber, Selby, Babcock. Ferguson, Fendig, Xuss, Ramey, Woodworth, H. Johnson, D. .Ames, Kanne. Schuman, Rusk. Brown. L. Ames, Lintner, W. Piatt, Hayes, Wiles, Keeley, Bruce, Milner, Wm. Pratt, Gamster, Parkison, Murray, To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high stan- dards of Christian character. With this as their foundation, the Hi-Y tends to get a firmer focus on school life from a moral side. This was the first year that the formal initiation was conducted by the officers of the club. Starting its second year under Mr. Holt, the club sponsor, it more than doubled its enrollment. Through the interest taken by the Rotary Club, the Hi-Y was able to send twelve boys to the State Hi-Y Convention. The club sponsored a Thanksgiving program for the school and gave several Christmas baskets. In April the Hi-Y gave a dinner-dance for its members and was more than glad to help the Sunshine Society hold the State Sunshine Convention here at R. H. S. :■ President Dale Shoup Vice President Elmer Jay Phegley Secretary Treasurer Keith Nesbitt Sponsor Mr. Holt Page TKriily-Six First Row. ilejt lu ri ht ) Huff. Junlan, .Moore, Keminji. Frilz, L. Wilccix, Barnes. Shuniaker, Nu.ss, D. Salyers. Second Row. R. Miller, Jarrette. B. Luwry. A. Xagel. Cook. Robinson. Shook, H. Lee, Lane, Bundy. Miss Kresler, Brown. Spurgeon, Hoeferlin, Hoover. T iird Row. E. Salyers. Sigman. J. Nesius, E. Reed. Morris, Scheurich, V. Warren, Porter, Moore, Zimmer. Yeoman, Carmen, Daugherty, Stanley, Barlow. Fourth Row: Shoup, L. Herr. R. Lee. Green. B. Hurton, L. Ciutleman, E. Xagel. Warne. E. Warren. S. Lowry, King, Gilmore. Ramey. Rhudes, Bowman. Fifth Row: Walker, M. Knoerzer, Overton. Prouty. Hopkin: - Kemlig. Wood, B. J. W ilcox, Kanney. C. Reed. Dean. Wal- lace, Spain, Hershman. Trudeaii. Sixth Row: Parkison, J. Lowry. D. Miller. Boze. J. Daniels. Vaughn, Sage. Johnson, G. Moosmiller. E. Horton. John- son, Finch, C, Gudeman, Gwin. Blaze. Seventh Row: Stiles. Saltwell, .Anderson. Bausman. A. Jacks, B. Thomas, A. M. Miller, Hall, C Xesius, Grant. Catt, Feldhaus. Britt, Bishop, K. Ja.:k-. Thegley. Eighth Row: Kirk, Jonas, L Parsons. Lashbrook, Sanders. Bertsch. Wiseman. Gaines, Knouff. S. Daniels. Davisson, Hays. Zillhart, Scantlin. L. Reed. . iiith Roiv: Zimmer, R. Moosemiiler. Duggins. A. Hall. Stillnuin. D.iy, Weiss, C. Xagel, R. Xagel, Putts, Pass, Torbet, Carter, Parsons, R. Herr, M. Thomas. un±nuz£, - - kJh£. Coniiani :zf ouna or czrf tiuitis,±l Candid shots telling much about the life of a Sunshine Girl depict girls distributing baskets to the needy at Thanksgiving, being host to underprivileged children at Christmas, sponsoring a Hobo Dance and the annual Sunshine Dance, and favor- ing their mothers with a tea. The climax of their year was the State Convention at which Helen Lee served as State Vice President and Miss Elizabeth Kresler as sponsor. Jane Shook was elected to serve as 1940-41 State President. The theme Women was carried out by feminine speakers who reviewed the lives of famous women. President Helen Lee Vice President Jane Shook Treasurer Jo Bundy Corresponding Secretary Avalyn Lane Recording Secretary Dorothy l obinson Page Tu ' fitly-Sri ' en First Row: (left to right) Mr. Bundy, R. Smith, Wiles, Bruce, Pliegley, Branson. Second Row: Saltwell, Eggleston, W. N ' agel, Alson, Jordan, Merriman, E. NageL Third Row: Urbanczyk, Adams, Knoerzer, Stiles. Arnold, Daniels, A. Smith. Foitrth Row: Timmons, Rusk, Christenson, Parkison, Stath, Epler, Jordan. jatuiz ijatmsTii - - iJ %oduasiiA or C kanifiLoni ! The Future Farmers of America is a national organization composed of vocational agriculture boys enrolled in the regular agriculture courses. The organization is a non-profit organization designed to recognize and encourage the natural in- stincts and tendencies toward the organization of groups to further the pleasures of work and recreation. During the year 1939 many progressive and educational activities were spon- sored by the local chapter. Howard Bruce and Paul Branson attended the State F. F. A. Convention held at Purdue University. The ardent enthusiasm of the club reached its peak during the Annual Corn Show held at the Callahan and Kanne Implement Building. The boys attacked their du- ties with zealous fervor and put the show over in grand style. President Howard Bruce Vice President Elmer Jay Phegley Secretary Paul Branson Treasurer Robert Wiles Reporter Raymond Smith Sponsor Mr. Bundy Pasf T-,ctnty ' Einiit I First Row: Ucjt lo right) Mis Padgett, Sayeri, Jacks. Phegley, B. Stath. R. Moosemiller, Critsor. Barnes. Berlsch. Second Row. Fritz. Huff. B. Horton, Epler. Williams. Ulterberg. R. Miller. Wilcox. T iird Row: Lowry, G. Moosmiller. E. Zimmer, Gwin. Yeotnan. Herr. Scheurich, Rhodes. Merrinian. Fourth Row: F. Stath, A. M. Miller, S. J. Carman, Knoerzer, Reed, Eldridge, Burr, Weltzin, Spurgcon, B. Carman. Fijth Row: J. Daniels, Sanders, E. Zimmer, H. Stath. Blaze. C. Daniels. Gilmore, D. Miller. Kanne. Sixth Row: Grant, Biggs. Hancock, Parsons. Gaines, Nagel. I. Stath. Thomas. E. Horton, Ketchum. J oLLu :M,aaifiOH - - ixL cJromE-nzalzszi! The Dolly Madison Club, affiliated with the National Home Economics Associ- ation, has an their perspective the development of interest appreciation, and know- ledge of Home Economics. There were fifty members who aided in the development of a successful club. The scope of activities was varied. The Future Farmers were entertained with a picnic supper at Curtis Creek Country Club. Along with decorating the halls, a tea was given in honor of our grandmothers at Christmas time. A spring dance was held. Annually a party is given for the club members who are being grad- uated. Bethel Stath and Ardis Jacks represented the club at the State Home Economics Convention at Indianapolis in October. President Bethel Stath Vice President : Ardis Jacks Secretary Dorothy Phegley Treasurer Ruth Moosemiller Sponsor Miss Padgett Page Tweuty-Xitie First Row: (Irfl to right) Salyers. Jordan. Horton. R. Miller. B. Lowry, E. Moore, S. Loivry. Barnes. Fleming. Schu- maker. Cole, Paeje, Mr. Shad ' .ey. Second Row: B. Stath, V. Warren, Overton, Eldridge, E. Merriman, Hoover, R. Lee. Prouly, Utterburg. Huff, Zimmer, E. Warren. Fritz. Third Row: Hershman, Ritter, Nesius. Hopkins, Parkison. Warne. Green. Morris. Parks. Spain. B, Knoerzer. F. Stath. Fourth Row: Kanne. M. Knoerzer, Moosemiller, Hall, Fcldliaus. Rhodes. Wallace. Gilmore, King. Weltzin, D. Miller, Blaze. Fifth Row: Stiles, Davisson, Scantlin, Lane, Lashbrook, M. Thomas, C. Nesius, Wiseman, Bertsch, H. Lee, Sage, I. Johnson, Dean. Sixth Row: Reeve, Lewis. Bowman, J. Moore, Hamer, Selby, Brown, M. Kellenberger, Teach, Barber, Timmons, Merri- man. Seventh Row: H. Stalh, Biggs, Gaines, C. Xagel, H. Timmon-. Carter, R. Xagel, Knouff, Powers, Duggins. I. Stath. Dan- iels. Kirk. Eighth Row: Kruzan. . Warren, Fcndig. Schuman, Strawbritlge, Maxwell, Hayes. Burns, Lintner, Hermansnn, R. Kel- lenberger, H. Johnson. fz. ZOXUl - c biquia and - niLLina Ws. CohieI With a new photographer holding the shutter-bulb, the R. H. S. Band widened its musical scope immensely. Mr. Maurice F. Shadley removed the shadows by changing its form and de- veloped a perfect picture band which plays as well as it looks. The band played at all home games in the 1939-40 basketball and football season. Like several other organizations, the band enlarged its enrollment. In February, the band broke into the theatrical world by putting on a Minstrel Show. For the second consecutive year, the Rensselaer High School Band and Chorus gave a spring festival which was bigger and better than the previous one. ' il?( 7 ' A r v First Ro ' iV: Ucjt to right) Sanders, Ziilhart. N ' agel, English, Guthzeit. J. Brown. Reeve, Lewis. Shoup, Dean. J. Davisson, Robin- son. Wallace. Anderson. Rusk. Critser, Porter. Gates, D. Xuss, Ketchum, Phegley. Murray. Canister. Second Row: Schumaker, Beal C. Brown. Jacks. Wood, Barber. Cleaveland, Selby. Gwin, J. Hoover. Lloyd. Hanier. Gilmore, Branson. Nuss. Eib. Lowry. Hendrix. Thirii Row: Bowman, Spain, N. Hoover, Warren, Prouty, Strawbridge. Kurtz. E. Fendig. Bundy, Green. Daniels, Duggins, Grant. Wiseman. Fourth Row: P. Fendig, Nesbitt, A. Nuss, E. Davisson, Scanllin, Daugherty. Heishnian, Sage. Ahstnl : Shook, Smith, Johnson, Kanney, Lane, Page. Say lor, Hanley, Lashbrook. Sand- - Ut ' ± cAttOn A%£t ' i an ac Td SPRING FESTIVAL part ii. PART I. THE MIXED CHORUS THE R. H. S. BAND A cantata Steady Boys — March Thiele ' P an Winkle I. B. Wilson In a Monastery Garden Ketelbey First Part Tu pf ' J S ' ' ™ ° , , 1. The Village in the Mountains. Nov h ■ - 2. Rip Van Winkle and His Dog, Wolfe. A.i .° t- .. r. , , 3. Rip Van Winkle and the Phantom Mountain Man. Atlantis Su.te Sanfranek 4 he Magic Flagon. 1. Nocturne and Morning Hymn of Praise 2. A Court Function Second Part 3. I Love Thee (The Prince and Aana) 5. Rip Van Winkle ' s Awakening. 4. The Destruction of Atlantis 6. Rip Van Winkle ' s Return. March of Youth Olivadoti 7. Rip Van Winkle ' s Search for His Friends. Concert March 8. Fhe Legend of the Mountains. PART III THE R. H. S. BAND Colorado Holmes Concert March Paramount Panella Overture The Donkey Serenade Friml From The Firefly Main Event March Weeks Featuring the Twirlers Unfinished Symphony Shubert Selection from First Movement arr. by Fall God Bless America Berlin March (This number by R. H. S. Band and R. H. S. Mixed Chorus. PagE Thirty-One. i o p p p t First Row. (left to right) R. Raniey. Mackey, Zickmund, Hudson, Hancock. Braddock, Arbuckle, Moosmiller, Mr. Holt. Second Roic: T. Kanne, R, Hamer, Bowman. Knouff. Kruzan. V. Ramey, Gosnell, Kryder, Taylor. Third Row: Lakin, Nuss. Vaughn, P. Ames, J. Holmes. Hasty, Weltzin, J. Cain. Kilmer. Fourth Row: A. Malone. Brown, D. Cain, R, Kellenberger. Moore, Lintner, H. Johnson, Lloyd. D. Ames. Fifth Row: R. Kanne, Robinson, Timmons. Schuman, Woodworth, D. Burns. C. Porter, D. Johnson, Trudeau. Sixth Row: L. Ames, Wm. Piatt, Clouse, Wilbur Piatt, Putman, H. Kellenberger, Hayes, K. Burns, Cunningham, Eshleman jutuxE Ciaj-t±mzn - - J xavj, acv, czrfamnisTi, iJ- oLi±kl To get the picture of advancement we must not exclude the Future Craftsmen of America Club. This club is composed of boys taking industrial arts who wish to join the group. The purpose is to create the spirit of craftsmanship in the school and home. The club is much larger this year than in former years, with a total of fifty -three members compared with about forty last year. The working conditions have been greatly improved as well as the personnel. The shop underwent an improvement this season. Much new equipment has been added, all of which makes the club more efficient. Several of the members were actively engaged in making benches for the gymnasium and athletic hurdles along with renovating the shop. The boys held their annual picnic and initiation in the fore part of the school term. The annual trip to a factory to inspect the working conditions was enjoyed by all. The boys held open house as is the annual custom. President LeRoy Hancock Vice President John Hudson Secretary Harold Braddock Sponsor Mr. Holt i= PitSf Thirty-T ' do Standing First Row. (kit to right) Johnson, Kanney. Critser, Wallace. Dean, Bausman, Robinson, Shumakcr, Bntt. Second R( : Schuman, Barber, E. XaRel, R. Nagel, Tyler, Eib, C. Nagel, Bowman, Zimmer Catt. Third Row: Hayes, Rose, Putman, Brown, Warren, Trudeau, Porter, Timmons, Branson, Teach, Hanier, larkinson, k-. Conk, Holmes, Davisson, D. Johnson. Seated— First Rim: (left to right) Helm, Gilmore, . rbuckle, Moore. Second Row: Daniels, Knoerzer, Lloyd, Zickmund, R. Cook. Third Row; Scantlin, Spain, Phegley, Cain, Johnson, Murray. fourth Row: Wood, J, Moore, Gwin, Lane, Filth Row: Ritchie, Nesbitt, Ames. SaLEncE and A {atfiEmatici - - OLij 3(noi j T OfiE nic sz±! A close-up of the Science and Math. Club presents to us the active and enthus- iastic members that form it. Active interest and great enthusiasm stimulated the members of the club to make this a colorful year. Mr. Welper and Mr. Clark served as able directors of this club. Mr. Welper de- veloped a photography division. He gave instructions to the group in the art of photography, and the operation of the different types of cameras. Several members of the club conducted experiments in raising plants without soil. The monthly meetings were well attended and enjoyed. At these meetings were presented slide pictures, as well as many interesting speakers whose subjects were related to the interests of the club. President William Rose Vice President Keith Schuman Secretary Treasurer Samuel Lloyd Page Thirty -Three First Row: (left to right) Jones, Gilmore, Miss Wolfe, Fendig, B. Thomas, Stanley, Lloyd. Second Row. Catt. Shoup, Beaver, Stillman, Nesbitt, Scantlin, Kirk. Third Row: Bowman, R. Johnson, Hall, Robinson. H. Johnson, Lane Daugherty. Fourth Row: Shuniaker, Eldridge, Knoerzer, Nesius. Wallace. Hopkins, Hershman. Fifth Row: Miller, 1. Thomas, Ramey, Schuman. Gaines, Babcock. :: En±±sLaE%L£n - - c%l171jL£, Jilkz, J a±hE, Cns.ck, :: eLL I The album of the cameramen and models of R. H. S. is the Rensselaerien It presents and records a kalediscopic view of the school life at Rensselaer High. The Rensselaerien is printed bi-weekly under the very able guidance of Miss Wolfe. The subscription price was cut this year to ten cents a semester in order that ev- ery one could receive a paper. The publication under Miss Wolfe ' s supervision has been much improved; the paper is larger, more interesting and more educa- tional. A very effective policy was adopted this year in that each department in school has its own editor. The social activities of the Rensselaerien are few; however, the staff set the scene for a dance, which was enjoyed by both the cameramen and models. Co-Editors Bettie Thomas Philip Felding Assistant Editor Maxine Stillman Business Manager Charlene Stanley Page Thirty-Four Tumbling: (left to right) Gaines Finch, Weiss. Moore, Stillman, SaUwfll. Miller. Critser. Circle: Lane, Kanney, Daugherty. Fleming, Hall, Lashbronk. Lowry, Prouty, Daniels, B. Wilcox. Scantlin. Xesius, Wise- man, Fritz, Spain, Parkison, Dean, Bowman. Sports: .first row (left to right) Robinson. Kirk, Wallace, Carman. Bausman, Shumaker. Second Row: M. Eldridge, Horton, L. Wilcox, Dugglns, Miss Stoner. L. Eldridge. Harlow. Reed. Baseball: (in field) Barnes, Warne, Hoover, Hershman. Jarrette, King, Edna Zimmcr, Emma Zimmer. Sage. On bleachers: Johnson. Davisson, R. Johnson, A. Jacks, Gwin, Porter, K. Jacks. .cz: f. ::zrl ' .-- J a±nuicj, JunitrLina, Lib. ana J ocmz ! If you focus your lens on the vision, in the distance a silhouette is seen of mov- ing forms against the colorful sky line but in a flash you can see they are hikers. These hikers must walk ten miles before they are considered members of the G. A. A. Duly initiated members enjoy delightful privileges, such as playing basketball games, tumbling, and skating. The club meets every Thursday night in the high school gym. At a pep-session before the Froebel game the members entertained with a close-up of a mock funeral of Froebel. The activities develop true and good sportsmanship, while at the same time, the members are given a chance to take part in athletics and to develop a strong and healthful body. President Bette Marie Critser Vice President Betty Jane Wilcox Secretary Patty Bausman Treasurer Sue Daniels Pase Th:riy-Ftvt i Seated: (lejt to right) Bcrlsch. Catt, King. Crilser, Davisson, Stanley. Slanding: Teach, Kanne. Knouft, Lee, Lloyd, Cook, Fendig. Hopkins, Keeley, Gilmorc, Bundy, Jacks, Miss Rhodes. Cia PLij± Witk PLahj o eia . Presented by Class of 1940 CAST OF CHARACTERS George Mclntyre Philip Fendig Terry Mclntyre - Suzanne Hopkins Mrs. Mclntyre Charlene Stanley Professor Mclntyre..... John Davisson Sophia - Kathryn Jacks Mrs, Patterson Jo Bundy Elsie Patterson Peggy Gilmore Traffic Officer Rex Keeley Dutch Robert Kanne Brian Samuel Lloyd Omar Thomas Knouff Hal John Cook Pete Frank Teach Prudence Phyllis Catt Patty Betty King Jane Helen Lee Miriam Bette Critser Vivian Ruth Bertsch Ptisr Thirty-Six Seated: Ucjt to right) Nagel, Jacks. Carman. Gam. ter. Wallace. Bowman. Wanen. Slandiitg: Hermanson. Ritchie, Johnson. Duggins. Biggs. Wilcox. Shoup. Smith, Miss Henline. J2ifsi JizauifL at ixtzai Presented By Class Of 1941 CAST OF CHARACTERS Paul Hollis Robert Gamster Hilda Ruby Johnson Mrs. Hollis Ardis Jacks Mr. Hollis Raymond Smith Frannie Hollis Betty Carman Marjorie Hollis Betty Lou Wallace Crandal Smythe Dale Shoup George Gordon Dale Hermanson Snookie Hollis Betty Jane Wilcox Theo Neal Warren Pidgie Lucille Biggs Fattie Edward Ritchie Daisie Carolyn Nagel Shrimpie Charles Bowman Elsie Helen Duggins Page Thirl ySe-i-en ig O cJjonoz c:Tfc ja%d± NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1939- 1940 PHILIP FENDIG JACK DAVISSON CARL NAGEL Class of 1940 JOHN COOK SUZANNE HOPKINS EILEEN NAGEL CHARLENE STANLEY PHYLLIS CATT SAMUEL LLOYD WILLIAM ROSE BETTY THOMAS Class of 1941 RUBY JOHNSON JOHN HUDSON JANE SHOOK HEZE CLARK All-State Football Award ROBERT KANNE VALEDICTORIAN— BYRON NESBITT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, CLASS OF 73 Byron Nesbitt D. A.R. HISTORY PRIZE John Davisson Pauline Bishop HOME ECONOMICS AWARDS Mary Groom Freda Stath LADIES LITERARY CLUB AWARD Mary Jordan AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Wilbur Lynam LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD Lucille Claussen DR. A. R. KRESLER WOODCRAFT PRIZES Hollis Hayes Richard Gosnell Charles Burns JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Lucille Claussen — Scholarship Katherine Kirk — Activities Norman Bowman — Athletics TRI KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS William Ramey Avalyn Lane SALUTATORIAN— LUCILLE CLAUSSEN John Hudson Jane Shook PhiUp Fendig Pauline Bishop MUSIC APPRECIATION AWARD Jean Nesbitt BOYS ' STATE AWARD Jack Davisson (by American Legion) William Rose (by Rotary Club) Frank Teach (by Dr. M. D. Gwrin) ATHLETIC AWARDS Robert Adair Norman Bov man Clarence Bufkin Charles Burns Gale Chamness Ward Gaines Dale Gvifin Wayne Hardesty Richard Hoshaw Robert Jacks James Knoufi Edward Teyber Byron Nesbitt James Murray Max Warren I ' ligf Thirty Elsl ' l Five O ' clock Deadline! . . . Amoeba, Earthworm, aw heck! . . . Ramblin ' Robert . . . Trophy in Chalk . . . Sugar ' n Spice . . . Prom King (the morning after) . . . Shutterbug .... Wide Open Spaces . . . Dignified Seniors . . . Kittens On the Keys . . . Dress Draftsmen . . . Arms and The Man . . . Action ... In Spring A Young Man ' s Fancy (isn ' t he? . . . Nesii ... To Be Or Not To Be . . . Very Fresh Men . . . Where Was Junior This Morning? . . . Pete in Pain . . . The First Date . . . Nesbitt Secundus . . . Permit, Please! . . . The Girls . . . Study In Relax- ation . . . Cabbage, Chap! . . . Gas House Gang . . . I ' agr T rirfy-Xiitt ' -c-icnooL C aLzncL az September 1 1 — Camera for school year set on tripod New school, new equipment, new faculty warmly greeted. Everything in fo- cus for the year. September 12-15 — Classes organized and of- ficers elected. Epocal but true — two girls chosen class presidents. September 14-15 — Cast dismissed. Sun too hot for shooting. Cameramen almost over- come. September 14 — Football victory number one. New field and illuminations furnish fine per- spective as Bombers develop a positive score 6 — over Morocco. September 22 — Bombers in fine form as they travel to Logansport to overshadow the Ber- ries by score of 25 — 18. September 27 — Cameramen and models pose with a new background in time exposure for the public open house. September 29 — Bombers exhibit their pre- cision as they develop a score of 13 — at Plymouth. October 2 — Senior close-ups taken. October 3 — Sunshinsrs radiant at initiation in Methodist Church. Drav capacity crov rd of interested friends, and patrons. Mrs. Har- old Sage gave delightful organ recital pre- ceding services. October 4 — Photographers start group photos for Chaos. October 6 — Bausman Boys enlarge their list of wins with a 33 — 7 victory at Crown Point. October 12— Mrs. C. E. Sandefur, State Dean of the Sunshine Society addressed an all- girl assembly. Her address on Visions challenged the girls to picture themselves as women fulfilling their duties as mothers and worthy citizens. Cooperative luncheon held in her honor at noon. October 13— Friday at that! Chem. Lab. explosion — Doris Britt and Keith Burns like noise. No jinx for the Bombers, as they exposed Lowell to a 34-0 defeat on Home- coming. October 16- First Senior Play practice. October 20 — Boys of Bausman take Jeff into their winning scoop by score of 27-7 at Jeff. Yell leaders chosen; Timmons, Shoup, L. L. Wilcox, and Page. October 21 — Football team gets a vision of college football as they see Purdue and Michigan State battle. District S. S. S. Con- vention at Burnettsville. October 23 — Rev. Lloyd speaks to Science and Mathematic Club. October 24 — Rensselaer ' s triple threat man. Bob Kanne, has portrait displayed in In- dianapolis Star. October 25 — Cast dismissed as cameramen convene to study new trick of their trade in Indianapolis October 27 — R. H. S. pulls shadow of defeat over West Side 12 — 6, there. October 31— Boo!!! November 3 — Win over Catholic Central of South Bend 20 — closes shutter on an un- defeated football season. Bonfire and snake dance follow the game November 6 — For the fine impression made in athletics, student body treated to a movie Disputed Passage. Slim given first sight of ' 39- ' 40 basketball team. November 7 — Basketball Queen contestants elected. Senior boys cast 7 votes for Kanne for Queen. November 9 — Highlight for the cameramen, journey to Monticello for fish dinner. Arm- istice Day program. November 10 — Sunshiners in spotlight as they make up for gala Ho-Bo Dance November 13 — Kanne and Trudeau cast as Co-Captains of ' 39- ' 40 Pigskin Pack. Kath- ryn Turney Garten reviews Grapes of Wrath. November 14 — Perspective of many boys changed, as purpose of Hi-Y is silhouetted in their hearts at initiation. November 16 — Seniors display another mod- el, Ruth Bertsch chosen Basketball Queen. November 20 — Focus of public lens on gym for fist time in dedication. Mr. Trester Page Forty speaks. Lost a hard one to Jeff. 33 — 32 in overtime. November 21 — Merle Carver speaks with highlights on Hi-Y and Sunshine. November 22 — Cameramen and models home for Thanksgiving. Rensselaerien dance. Thanksgiving program at FYesbyterian Church. November 23 — Thanksgiving in Indiana — elsev here — ? ? ? November 24 — Bombers brave cool blasts of Lake Michigan but go down 31 — 25 at Hor- ace Mann. November 27 — Mr. Marshall gives delightful picture of Seventeen. Miss Kresler an- nounces State S. S. S. Convention here. Hel- en Lee to pose as State Vice-President. November 29 — More group pictures taken. November 30 — Senior Play, Growing Pains — Seniors cast in another hit. First perform- ance on new stage. Slim felt sorta affec- tionate and sent the hero flowers (turned out (o be celery tho ' .) December 1 — Mr. Lunghi speaks to Seniors, presenting a kaleidoscopic view of Italy and Benito Mussolini. Basketball game at Mich- igan City proved negative as we lost in last two minutes, 37 — 25. December 4 — Father Kroechle of St. Joseph ' s College speaks to Science and Math. Club about the different forms of bacteria. December 5 — Tuberculin tests given Frosh and Seniors. December 8 — Proofs returned on T. B. tests. All good. December 9 — Were defeated in overtime by LaPorte, 30—27. Kanne chosen by H. Clark as end on his all-state H. S. football team. December 11 — Xmas parade! Studio closed for P. M December 12 — Back in focus as we win a game at North Judson 47 — 26. December 18 — Juniors choose rings. December 29 — Sunshine F ' arty for primary children. S. S. S. qirls have fun, too! Shop again closed for holidays. December 20 — West Side exploded our win- ning streak to the sunny score of 40 — 29. December 21 — Lassies of R. H. S. in their glory as St. Joe has a game in our gym with St. Xavier won, 46 — 40. December 25 — Merry Xmas! January 1, 1940 — Look out, boys, it ' s here again — Leap Year. Four-way tourney cap- tured by R. H. S. January 5 — Easy shot but nice picture as we whitewash Goodland there, by 38 — 25. January 6 — East Chicago here in another slow game. We won, 27 — 21. January 15 — Advance sale on Chaos be- gins. Technical composition not exposed but promises to be an exhibit of super por- traits and print. January 26 — Semester ends! Camera sub- jects look as if dragged thru a pinhole. January 27 — Bombers drop one to the boys of Winimac, 19 — 16, there January 29 — G. A. A. pictures defeat of Froebel in a mock funeral. January 30 — Contrary to G. A. A., Froebel develops score of 30 — 25 over the Bombers. February 2 — What a picture! Fowler ex- poses Bausman Boys to a 37 — 36 defeat. February 8 — Lucille Biggs wins yell contest. Hooray! Some new yells! February 10 — Bombers to Huntington over night. Their focus not quite right, drop an- other, 44—32. February 12 — Seniors choose caps and gowns. February 13 — Basketball bedlam breaks as Brook overshadows Netters by score of 31 — 21 in our gym. February 15 — Band presents picture of days of Black-faced Comedians in a gala Minstrel show, Land C Cotton. February 16 — Basketball Brigade breaks ice of losing streak as they take the Riflemen of Remington 21 — 15 on their floor. February 21 — Williamsport here, victors by print of 36 — 33. February 22 — Rev. Lloyd speaks, commem- orating Washington and our flag. February 23 — Annual Sunshine Dance. Pret- ty picture. February 26 — Albert Tangora, world ' s fast- est typist, here for exhibition. February 27 — Public Speaking class presents clever program. Phil F. makes an interest- ing M. C. February 29 — The Basketball Ballyhoo known as the Sectional begins. This day shall not again appear for four years. The girls made the best of it March 1 — In like a lamb, except for the fury in our gym, as the Sectional gets into full swing. March 2 — R. H. S. gave way to powerful Brook team in last game, 35 — 29. Congrat- ulations Brook. Sectional crowds could use a little sportsmanship. March 24. — Easter. April 6 — Bevy of Beauty as R. H. S. plays hostess to State Sunshine Convention. Ad- dress by Dean Byrne of Western College, Oxford, Ohio. Entertainment by Philip Fox- well. April 17 — Hi-Y Boys treat their ladies to Dinner Dance. Spring vacation starts — rest before the final reel of school year. May 24 — Juniors honor Seniors with lovely Prom. May 26 — Baccalaureate. May 27 — Senior Class Night. May 23 — Commencement — Address by Judge Lynn Parkiso n. Farewell to place of glor- ious memories May 29 — Alumni Banquet. May 30 — School out. The end of another Four-Star picture. Page Forty-One :J E.aiEationaL, SduaationaL, cJT Ltkj-uLl r o JootliaQ! igsg With all phases of the game clicking in cam- era-like precision, the 1939 edition of the Rens- selaer High School football team rolled off the press in championship set-up, win- ning eight games and losing none, the Bombers set a record paralleled only by two other teams in the state of Indiana. This allowed the team to lay claim to a part interest in the mythical State Championship, as well as undisputed cham- pion of the Midwest Con- ference. Rensselaer, led by the triple threat half back, Bob Kanne, showed plen- ty of power in bowling over their opponents. Passing and tricky open field work characterized the play of the Bombers. Their defense was strong against some of the bet- ter teams of this region. Robert Kanne and Elmo Trudeau were elected Co- Captains at the end of the season. Both boys were spark-plugs all sea- son and were deserving of the honor. The Seniors on the un- defeated team are shown around the outside of the circle in the picture at right. Counter-clock-wise they are as follows. Keith Burns, spunky little guard and stalwart defense man. Bob Kanne, passing, running, and kicking demon. He led the Bombers in scoring and rated All-State on two teams. Wayne Milner, husky tackle who kept the would-be tacklers at bay. The faithful and competent reserves, (left to right) Phegley, Parkison, Hordeman, Wm. Piatt, Wilbur Piatt, Knouff, and Ferguson. Elmo Trudeau, four year veteran guard. He opened the holes or plugged thorn up as needed. Jack Davisson, strong right tackle. Following in his brother ' s and father ' s footsteps, he helped make the team what it was. Frank Teach, pass-catching end. Bob threw ' em; he caught ' em. Rensselaer 6 Morocco Rensselaer 25 Logansport 18 Rei.- -9laer 13 Plymouth ._ Rensso.aer 33 Crown Point 7 Rensselaer 34 Lowell Rensselaer 27 Jeff (LaFayette) 7 Rensselaer ... 12 West LoFoyetts 6 Rensselaer 20 Central Cath-.H- (South Bend) CENTER PICTURE: First Row: (left to right) h4ilner Trudeau K. Burns Davisson Kanne Second Rotaa: Mr. Davisson Parkison Knouff Phegley Wm. Piatt D. Ames Teach Mr. Bausman Third Row: C. Bowman L. Ames Schuman Lintner Weltzin Warren Hudson Ritchie Putman Fourth Row: Moore Gamster D. Timmons Hordeman Stath P. Ferguson Wilbur Piatt H. Bowman Fifth Row: P. Ames D. Burns Brown Lonergan M ood ' worth Cain Sixth Ro ' w: J. Timmons Lewis Hasty Gosnell K. Ferguson Seated: (left to right) Standing: Timnions, Mgr. Wiles, Milner, Putman. Wilbur Piatt, Phegley, Kanne. Bowman. Xuss, Wm. Piatt. Hudson, Ames, Ritchie, Mr, Bausman. Sa±Li[ra[[ Fighting their way into the hearts of their followers, Rensselaer ' s Bombers dev- eloped their negative, undeveloped team into a glossy-finished outfit during the 1939-40 season. With Coach Slim Bausman squeezing the bulb, the Bombers played their way into the finals of the Sectional Tournament after they had left their print with some of the state ' s outstanding teams. The schedule was one of the toughest that a Rensselaer team had ever faced, but the big name schools meant nothing to the clicking Bombers. Bob Wiles was the only regular remaining from the last year ' s Sectional Champs, but Coach Bausman produced a sound and consistent first five, composed of Pheg- ley and Putman at forwards, Wiles at center, and Ritchie and Kanne at guards. Wiles was the high scorer of the team, but all members worked smoothly and there was no one man team. The reserves were all competent, and will produce a fine team next year, since only Phegley Kanne, Nuss, Milner and the Piatt twins will be lost. The remainder of the reserve strength was in Ames, Bowman, and Hudson. At the end of the season, Elmer J. Phegley was elected honorary cap- tain of the team. Hdgf Forty-Six -X iii Kneeling: (lejt to right) Merriman. Bowman. Sealed: Ames, Lintner. Hayes, Gamster, Nesbitt, Schuman. Standing: Gosnell, Saltwell. Alson, Wood, Warren, Mr. Davisson. Coach Davisson with his usual canny judgment and emphasis on fundamentals, produced a second team that was one of the best. In the final games of the sea- son, the young Bombers produced a scoring punch and a strong defensive power that spelled doom for the opposition. The Freshmen of the 1939-40 season were coached by an alumnus of the High School, Joe Smith who gave the Greencaps a fine foundation for their future var- sity work. The Frosh had a very successful season. nz tEiuLh oL t iE ig g- 0 isaion a%£. a± roUocvi: Rensselaer 32 Rensselaer 25 Rensselaer 27 Rensselaer 27 Rensselaer 47 Rensselaer 34 Rensselaer 29 Rensselaer 38 Rensselaer 27 Rensselaer 48 Rensselaer 17 Rensselaer 42 Rensselaer 31 Rensselaer 16 Rensselaer 25 Jefferson (Lafayette) 33 Horace Mann (Gary) 31 Michigan City 36 LaPorte (overtime) 30 North ludson 26 Morocco 1 9 West Lafayette 40 Goodland 25 Roosevelt (East Chicago) 21 Monon 30 Brook 47 Crown Point 21 Monticello 20 Winimac 19 Froebel (Gary) 30 Rensselaer Rensselaer Rensselaer Rensselaer Rensselaer 36 3 2 21 21 33 Fovirler Huntington Brook Remington Williarasport 37 44 31 15 36 NEW YEAR ' S DAY TOURNAMENT (Here) Rensselaer 31 Remington 20 Rensselaer 25 Brook (finals) 23 (overtime) SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT (Here) Rensselaer 35 Mount Ayr 14 Rensselaer 33 Goodland 12 Rensselaer 29 Remington 27 Rensselaer 29 Brook (finals) 35 Page Forty-Seven First Row: (left to right) Gosnell, Mgr., Chamness. Gamster, Braddock, Hoshaw, X. Kownian, Phegley, Jones, Fendig, Mr. Bausman. Second Row: Guthzeit, C. Bowman, Gaines, Burns, Trudeau. Kanne, Kellenberger. xacfz igsg Coach Bausman ' s 1939 track and field team handicapped by lack of places to practice, finished their season with an enviable record. The fast-action team proved to be no dim bulbs as they flashed past many opponents with positive pre- cision. Although they w ere defeated by AV2 points in the final Midwestern Con- ference Meet, they pressed hard and were strong seconds. Facing the state ' s stiff- est competition in the Sectional Meet at East Chicago, the Bowman Brothers, Nor- man and Charles, came through with seconds in their respective runs, the 440 and the half mile and thus won the honor to compete in the state meet. The thinlies showed their heels to Kentland, Brook, Monticello, Fair Oaks, Lowell, Fowler, Boswell, West Lafayette, and Otterbein in the seven meets in which they were entered, and won three of the meets. The outstanding performers in the spot- light for Rensselaer were Bud Bowman, Chap Bowman, Kanne, and the half mile relay team. With the new track and field to provide practice and a local place for meets, future Rensselaer High School track teams should make track another major sport in this city. Pii r Forty Eififit Going Up! . . . Athletics vs. Dramatics . . . Thanks, Franklin! . . . Concentration (for the camera) . . . Chiselers . . . Old Picture in A New Frame . . . Wily Wiles . . . Mayor ' s Limousine . . . Marjorie Muses . . . Bread Line for a Banquet . . . The Editor Thinks . . . Your Guess Is As Good As Mine . . . Ardent Ardis . . . Page Forty-Nine a jv-v;. (O U r ZnnA. (fflyy ..jU 2- BLANKENBERG PHOTOGRAPHS Kankakee, Illinois PONTIAC ENGRAVING Chicago, Illinois LEROY PRINTING CO., Hammond, Indiana .X(LA. (J 5 - .c-M ' V • ' U yjfi Vr« m--