Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1944 volume:

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Delos Dean President 2 M y my 'Q Dr. Harry English Secretary William Campbell Treasurer Mar 0 BIIAIIII ill EIIIIIIATIII Any organization the size ot R.H.S. needs an alert board of control. lt is its iob to plot the course of its officers and trainees. D. Delos Dean, a lawyer of our community, Dr. Harry English and William Campbell, pub- lisher and printer, perform their highly im- portant duties with diligence. Their Articles oi War by which they govern are matters of common sense prepared for the good of all teachers and students. We salute you cooperative civilians. 31061 Anml ISTRAIIII Mr. Cleaveland and Mr. Holt in charge of our basic training center do a stupendous job with precision and skill. They guide us sympathetically and wisely in these princi- ples: watch your attitude, do your work, res- pect your superiors, and try to get alonq with your fellow students. We salute these officers. Robert L. Cleaveland Superintendent William Holt Principal 51.-L... li X o 4 lt icerri CALVIN BEAMAN E. G. HARRISON Indiana University, Indiana State Purdue University B. S. Shop, Health, Teachers College B. S., Miami Uni- Football. versity. History. R. S. BUNDY NORMAN K. KNAUB Purdue Umvgrgny B, S, A, VOC-Q. Indiana State Teachers Colleqe B. C, tional Agriculture, S. Civics, Booklieeplnq, lVlG1l'l94 matics O RUTH CLARKE ELIZABETH KRESLER MGC Murray College A' B- Gregg Western College for Women, Univer- - sity of Illinois B. S., University oi mg Shorthand. Wisconsin. Latin, Safety. College, Indiana University, Typ CHARLES W FRANKLIN ADILDA MCCORD Indiana State Teachers College B. Butler Universily A' B Universiw of S., Purdue University M. P. E. Ath- Chicago- History and Gen' Math' letic Director, Physical Ed., Health. .f GEORGIA MERCHANT Purdue University B. S. H. E. Home Economics. GALON R. MILLER Manchester College A. B, Bioloqy. Chemistry. KEITH MOHR a Manchester Colleqe A. B., Purdue University, Indiana University. Physics, Algebra. All GRACE M. NORRIS sity. Enqlish, History. RUTH SICKLER Manchester Colleae B. S. Music, Art. 'S University. Physical Education. De Pauw University A. B., University Goshen Colleqe A. B., Columbia Uni- of Illinois M. S., Columbia Univer- versity M. A, English. ANN PIERCE Purdue University B. S. Enalish. MAURICE SHADLEY De Pauw University, Arthur Iordan Conservatory, Indiana Central Col- leqe A. B., B, Music. Band and Chorus. ELIZABETH STONER Normal Colleqe of the American Gymnastic Union, Indiana State M Teachers College A. B., De Pauw MABELLE L. STUMP SAI. CORNELIA SIGMAN J. if Stenoqrapher. fr J: Our jimi Cfarki jiglzfing en IIHIIIHIS Kenneth Brooks President Ramon Sayler Vice President Beverly Boyle Treasurer Ruth Clarke Galon Miller Sponsors Sayler, Clarke, Brooks, Boyle, Mille Dear Bud, Since last year our company has been advanced one more rank, We feel mighty important now. We are all sport- ing our new finger hardware which is our distinctive class insignia. Our mission for the year has been successfully completed. ln our recrea- tional program our company's soldiers gave brilliant accounts of themselves. In football Lintner, Hudson, Robinson, and Brooks Won the distinguished ser- vice badge. ln basketball Lintner and Fellmy displayed enough tight to be ranked ace-high. Our class play brought down the cheers of the whole camp. Our Military Ball was rated among the best of R.H.S. I have missed seeing you around Lunghi's where the old gang still meets. We are all pulling for you. Your pal, Ken. THE Jll lllll MASS Top row, loft to rlqht: An- derson, Lintner, Hersh- nuin, Brooks, Lonq, Gil- nioro, Fcllniy. Surond row: Hcirinirlri, Hnnry, Cook, lukin, HudA son, Ainslox, Hrrwkey, Third row: Groom, Hasty, Esliolmrrn, Bncrheldcr, Hunley, Drxy, Brononmn. Fourth row: Iordon, Ifrcks, Critser, Boyle, Clnusson, Almalur. Filth row: Lonq, Dfruqherty Hurfniun, Kcndull, Flfetch- Or, Culp, Kruqor, First row: Mfxrlin, Williuni- son, Robinson, Murruy Scxyler, Wciyniiro, Shorter Sc-cond row: Mayotte, Pass Yoomrrn, Scziipter, Murtin Rossmclnith. Third row: Wcilinq, Pettit Reeves, Misch, McCoy Rudfr, Wezsliull. Fourtli row: Williunison, To hon, Timmons, Vuuqhn, S Smith, Scrhulor. Filth row: Zinnncr, Myk rfinlz, Nuss, A. Smith Prukison, Mcrxwell, Tru dovxu. jkeirg nof fo quefifion w g IIHIIIERS Allen English President Grace Rowan Vice President Don Stewart Treasurer Ann Pierce Keith Mohr Sponsors Rowan, Mohr, English, Pierce, Stewart My dear dad and mother, Another year has slipped by and at last we feel that we really belong to our vast army. The part we play is only small now but we are being trained daily for bigger and more important jobs. Most of us are actively participat- ing in the camp clubs and organizations. Our battery furnishes valuable material tor the musical, recreational, and spirit- ual groups in our camp. Phegley. is an outstanding athlete. Running close behind him, we find Eng- lish, Strawbridge, Knaub, Malone, Feld- haus and Strole. Leopold works hard as athletic manager, lt is almost time tor mess. l'll write more in a short time. Your son, Allen THE SUPHUMIIRE MASS 'Fwy ww, Mft tw uqht: G11 1 w ford, IWW:-rua, Ibrrvwss, Kmmb, IJIXIJIISII, Emma, Hrudmrm, I7x1ttrX11l1'xvvr. Svwuml ruw: Hlll, IHH, Gund, Vx-lrihvxu:a, H fx xx d 1 v y, Brown, Blqrqs. Thud rrww: P'r'lrif'1, Clfzlhlm, Iohnfaon, Knxtzlwfxvh, Ilfxnf ton, fwlxxv, C4111-as. Yrulltlx Huw: Bulrvll, Imlwy, Huyfwod, Grfcmlv, Ek zzumn, Gr w'4W 11, Ihmrqhv-Hy. Ylfth ruw: Ioh11:,rv11, Hwrxwr, HvN11114111:sfx1l, Vffldlwzllsz, Hcwfvlllll, Hwwmfm, PM llllllwll. Flxast row: M1'K1mwy, 'Dm Il I, Rrxluwrts, Stvlnkllxxxp, Stmwbxxdqw, Strwlff, Pwltzs, Mulmxrx Srw'm1rl ww: Wf1wrl:,,f3r-Mxzltz, fitvwwll, Iltfltlm, ilwmmmvuz, fslwlk, I'lwfgl+ y. Tlmfi ww: Sumis, lu-, Pulls, Rlloy, I.wvAmdowA fskm, I,Unmquu, I,1rxtrw1. I'ourtl1 row: Srh'-L1ric:h, Inu' pulri, SIIIIUHIH, 52111-11111111 tr-1, Sfrndflfw, Swmrg, Nfr- f1v'I. Vllth lr1w1'I'1mlx1fvl1.x, Nwnluxtf, Vlxfffllvy, Rvdwcm, 'IW-llvlx, H, Suymf, Svhultz, Smxlh row: Wuxmu, Mfuvn brook, Plnlrofs, Moofsmll- lr,-1, Momw, Robinson, M. ilxylvl. Hof jfaineea IIHIIIHIS Cliltord Beaver President Kenneth Shoup Vice President Glen Bahler Treasurer Mabelle Stump R. S. Bundy Sponsors Bundy, Stump, Bahler, Shoup, Beaver Dear Dad, At last I am a soldier. Our com- pany of rookies was received at the Re- cruiting Center of R.H.S. where we were lined up for inspection by General Holt. He introduced us to our officers. Prom there We Went to the supply Warehouse tdrugstoresl Where We were allotted our khaki and denim lEnglish and algebra? barracks bags and raincoats lLatin and biology? mess kits and tent halves ll-lorne EC. and Ind. Arts? From the ware- house we went back to the Theater Cclassroomsi and began our series of intelligence tests. As we were on our way to the bar- racks that afternoon two orderlies fsen- iorsl seized us and the show was on. We were taken on a ten mile hike. At ten o'clock it was lights out and blanket drill Csleepl for us. We really are enthusiastic about this lite. We don't do much goldbricking as our superiors keep us pretty busy. This morning we received notice that we were in order for a promotion, l'll tell you more about it later. Your son, Cliff lHl HIISIIMA lIlASS First IUW, lrilt to rlqlit: Ho zshfxw, lluy, l. Gwin, Boll lor, Bcrldwin, Goron, M Gwin. Srivond row: Cook, Arni- sstronq, Frziqiison, Alberts, Bfrrlow, Goorqc, Griffin. Third row: Downs, Brooks Hudson, Clmisscrn, Eplor Hoyas, Burbor. Fourth row: Hrinry, Konnc Kruger, Brrrncs, Beaver Bronson, Cook, Fifth row: Dowty, Cristo, F Anderson, lordrin, C. An dorson, Hrinrtoctk, Iuckson First row: Williriins, Tow l., Tiside, Shoup, Nuqol Moosmillm, B. Tiodo Mvrrlrrtt. Second row: Nuqcl, Nesius Strolo, Wrlrtcnfi, Trudeau Turner, Stillman. Third row: Srxnderss, Tcrn nor, G. Sinitli, Malone Wuyniire, H, Sniitli, P Touch, Fourth row: Wfiltorfs, Wtrro Mvllllrhfsli, Sfiyler, Schultz Von Lion, Tiinnmns. Fifth row: York, Zickniund Prouty, I. Touch, Soder- stroin, Yoornrin, Streitintit ter. Sixth row: Rude, Hanley, Nuss, Moore, Ritter, Mur- tin, P. Snntli. 4 .1 ,cf lv 1 1 'O' AETIUN CHARLES LAMB SAID The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good ACTION by stealth. and to have it found out by accident. I1 5l00I f6 ana! . X 'N I ,X M MM I S 'XJ C me Wie S K? il 5' Ll T T i QQ g X i QF Aaafe .xdmerican Liz' ig. . K - Q r Sll SHINE Dear lim, I Wish you would tell the girls back home what the S. S. lSuper Sun- shinersl are doing for the morale of our soldiers. They plan amateur hours, Christmas parties, dances, roll bandages, assist the Riley Hospital, and do many other valuable things. When our spirits are at their lowest ebb, along some one of them will come with ice cream or hot dogs to help us forget our aches and pains. They are a grand bunch and their leaders are Marjorie Iones, Ann Smith, Mary Io Hermanson, Ann Parkison, Helen Feldhaus and sponsor, Miss Kresler. Tell them to keep up the good Work. So long, 1 Ralph Ill-Y Dear Mom and Pop, This G. I. life is really O, K. as I have told you in my previous letters. The Hi-Y is the guiding light of our camp. Mr. Holt, the civilian in charge, is well acquainted with all the fellows here and sponsors their club. The club has four fine officers: President, Max Overton: Vice President, Ralph McColly tdetailed to special duty in the air forcelp Secretary, Kenneth Brooks: and Treasurer, Russell Strawbridge. Some of the many things they do for the morale here are the Hi-Y Ban- quet and Dance, interesting convocation programs, selling cokes at all home games, and printing the schedule cards of the basketball games. All in all, the Hi-Y Club is a great contributor to the success of R. H. S. Your son, Max Top row, left to right: Boyle, Iacks, Groom, Lunghr, Kurtz, Washburn, Bachel- der, B. Waling, Pettit, Cain, Hasty, Riley, Srrrith, Murphy, Ames. Second row: Toben, George, M, Ferguson, Strole, M. Felder, P. Iohnson, Lint- ner, Rowan, Moosmiller, Putts, Daugherty, Srhultz, Nagle, Williamson. Third row: Hanley, H. Say- ers, Teach, Sands, Nesius, Trudeau, Wartena, Say- ler, Turner, Stillrrran, Lee, Gates, Drrley, M. Iordan. Fourth row: Garling, Pier- son, E. Misvh, Topp, Day, I. Felder, Iac-kson, Mt-- lfllresh, Reeve, Vaughn, B. Misch, B. Parkisorr, Denton, Green. Fifth row: York, W. Waling, Armstrong, Cook, Lear, Hitchings, Nesbitt, Wal' ters, Amsler, Lonerqan, I. Iordan, Rarkwell, Reeves, Grillin, Claussen. Sixth row: Moore, Salyers, B. Iordan, Mayotte, Bow' man, Pheqley, Barlow, Alberts, Culp, l.. Martin, Critser, C, Anderson, IJ. Nuss, I. Iohnson. Seventh row: F. Anderson, Ritter, Zimmer, Henry, Fletcher, Overton, Myk- rantz, Huttrnarr, Svheur- iC'h, Phares, G. Feldhaus, B. Ferguson, Harney, P. Smith, Robinson. Eighth row: Hoeierlin, Han- cock, I. Martin, Roy, Miss Kresler, Hermanson, H. Feldhtrus, Iones, A. Smith, A. Parkison, Tirrrrrrorrs, Wrrrrr-n, Harrier, T. Nrrfws. Top row, left to right: Say' lor, Tanner, Hershmarr, Brooks, Putts, A. Nagel, English, Knarrb, Overton, Lintner. Second row: Bahler, Gates, Waymire, Walters, Rob- inson, Cleaveland, Long, Bruce, McColly, Green, Iohnsorr. Third row: Strawbridge, Hardman, Murray, R. Shook, Srrrrth, Burns, Lane, Shoup, I. Gwin, Gilmore. Fourth row: Hawkey, Feld- haus, Shorter, Woods, Luers, Hartnran, Malone, Biggs, Gratner, Parkison, Hoover. Filth row: Henry, Hill, I.. Shook, Teach, lf. Hudson, Strole, Stath, Pheqley, Brown, Lakin. Sixth row: M. Gwin, H. Smith, D. Yeorrran, Ho- shaw, K. Streitrnatter, I. George, Stewart, Harrvock, Arnsler, G. Smith, Tow. Seventh raw: W. Hudson, P. Teach, I. Teach, Dill, Klinetelter, Epler, Hen- drix, Brooks, D. Nagel, Hoyes. Eighth row: Scripter, Lewis, D. Streitrriutter, R. Yeo- rnan, Leopold, Scheuritfh, Cook, Soderstrom, Beaver, Mr. Holt. lllllll MAIIISII Dear Mom, Since returning from our furlough, which ended September 7, We've been in a different part of the service. They call it the Kitchen Police, but it seems to me that all we do is peel spuds. The following was our menu for the year: Appetizer: President--Lola Ann Scheurich Vice-President-Dorothy Amsler i Secretary-Doris Schultz Treasurer-Ioan lordan Main Course: State A. H. E. A. Convention-Attended by M. Pliares and D. Amsler Football Suppers Rotary Dinner Valentine Dance Christmas Party Picnic Dessert: Sponsor-Miss Merchant Love, Lola F. F. A. Dear folks, Sitting on my G. l, bed, My G. l. hat upon my head. My G. l. pants, my G. I. rules, G. I. long for my farm tools, G. I, razor and G. I. combs- G. I. wish that I was home. They issue everything you need, Paper to write on, books to read, Your belt, your socks, your G. I. tie- It's all free, nothing to buy, They issue us food that makes us grow, G. I. want a furlough. We eat our food from a G. I. plate, But Kelly, Amsler, Miller, Handley rate. They direct our show with Mr. Bundy's aid. Out go the lights, it's an air raid, So long for this time, l'm sure blue, G. l. wish I could see you. Elmer. 'Top tow, lwlt to xlqllt: lllnzty Mnxplly, Pvttxt, li, Wtxllnq W. Kcxtzbcxvlm, Cain, Ile-n ton, Plerson, V. Kfxtzbuvlm Svrond row: Fuss, V. Hn mm, M, Trudwxn, Knonlt Brunrxnuxn, Rllvy, lwvlln Clowszkx, 'l'4nlp, Gmullntl lfelder. Tlnxd low: ljsltolnmn, li Trndwnl, Lintnvr, M. For qnscn, R:-ovus, ll. Schultz Rowan, Albortrs, Slnde. Fonrtlx row: M. loxdcxn Rockwell, Lorxr, Moosnxil lor, P. lohnson, Fino Hitchinqs, Bnrrvll, Mnien brook, Gusto. Filth mw: lluley, Sixnpszon Tlodo, llowdy, Culp, B Fierqusun, Ovvlton, Stly Grs, Askls-n. SlXlll low: Moon-, Mmxws-ll Cook, l. lnlmnson, Myk xnntz, B. Iurdtxn, AIlClr'I mln, Itn'k:,t:n, A l'lnun-1: Walters. Sexvpnth row: Hovtvrlin, M Hnnnvr, l. lotdrtn, Alnfzln-1 Swlnellxlulx, ll. Sl'llLlllZ Misra M 'It'll41lll, lllnn't1r'k M. Plml--::. Top low, lvtt to nqlxt: Gollfl Gown, Pwttsa, L. 'l'1oclf- IJQWQQS, Bulriwin, Vlcnlas seen, Slnlonln. Ssfcond low: llplor, Wil licxnls, Wcxynnlv, Iluttun luxvvr, R. Nfugwl, R. 'Vwdo Scxncle-Is, Millm. Tlxild low: Kluqvl, llownx Tflnnm, Kflnns-, Sl'llAIlUl ll. Nfxcwl, llkstunn, Hum son, Zir-lcnnlnd, llOllIlll row: Cook, lvl, G Millm, A1n::ll-1, Kvllwy Handley, R. Bundy Yvmnrm. lZOSMllPlllIlA Clllll Dear Enriquez, Since I have been your pen pal for so lcng, I have tried to follow a few of your suggestions. Yes, We do have a club that studies carefully inter- national relationships. I agree with you that they are an especially vital topic these days, We have tried to help the rest of our classmates realize this too by giving them interesting speakers and programs. They liked them, Our officers were Iean Felder, jo Ann Roy, loan Reeve, and Mrs. Stump. I don't suppose we'll get to meet for a long time, but some time I hope to see you in Argentina. Your friend, jack G. A. A. Dear Mom. I have just finished Watching the G.A.A. go through their new obstacle course. Can they take it! It is surprising how these bits of femininity can come through when Uncle Sam needs them. They have adopted a National Health Program for physical fitness. Their officers in charge were: Marjorie Phares, Stella Smith, Shirley Lintner, and Miss Stoner. Every Thursday night the G.A.A. meets for a recreation period in which games of all kinds are enjoyed. You should see how much they can endure now. l'm sure they'll be an addition to Uncle Sam's armed forces. So long 'till next time, lane CIISMIIPIIIIIA ll. A. A. Stc111di11c1, Iv!! 111 1iqI1l: Ross 11111111tI1, In vkra, lo1dr111 I'Ic11't1111111, GiI111o1f-, Iioylv Pcxlkiscm, S1111!I1 Sittinq: IXILILIIXDIIY, Imwzz Roy, Fwldwx, Rvwvv, IUI111 51011, Mrs. SI1111111, 'IU111 1uw, I1-It lm 11n1I1I: RUW1111, I'11Il:1, N1-111111: 31111112 KL1111, W. K11!z I1111'I1, Inv, SIIIIIIIIIII, H1 Ivy, 1.1-v1111d-1w::k1, II Sn'I111IIz. S1-1'o11LI 1'uw: GIiH111, H11::ty B. 'I'111dw111, Allwrlsz, 'I'111 11111, Gemqn, V. Kc1lzbc11'I1 I,L111w1q1111, Klutz, I.1111qI11 W11:sI1b11r11, AIKIIISIYOHCI. 'I'I1x1r'I naw: M. 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S111itI1, M, PI1111'm: W111tv1111, MI:::1 Slwllvl Yank, N11+1f1I, H11I1i11f:c111, Rt SStlAtHIt Hello sis, I thought l'd drop you a line to tell you about our camp's newspaper. lt is my job to edit all the copy, delete all classified military intelligence, and take out all the nasty cracks about the first sergeants. I have to write head- lines for all the stories and place them wherever there is space. Then I have to draw everything up into a pretty attractive page. Boy I'rn telling you it is tedious and nerve-racking work, but I prefer it to K. P. duty. I have some grand assistants by the name of Felder, Reeve, lacks, Roy, Kurtz, D. Nuss, Iones, Brooks, Murray, and Miss Norris. l'll send you a copy sometime. Love, Iohnny CHAHS Dear dad, Being a publisher I thought you might like to hear about the yearbook our company is putting out. It is issued every nine months and that means a new set making it up each time. lt's chuck full of snaps of everyone in the platoon doing every kind of work, even K. P., and has stories and even cz day-by-day calendar in it. They have me doing the dirty work of typing the jokes, stories, etc, that go in it. There are 'fdur companies that help to put it out. A hostess, Miss Kresler, comes over from the canteen and does the assembling job, among other things. There are quite a tew cn the start. Each one's job usually corresponds with what he did in civilian lite. The staff is Hoshaw, Boyle, Nesbitt, D. Nuss, Hershman, Roy, Hoover, and Kurtz. Gotta go to chow, be sure to write. , Love, Willoughby Top low, loft tu uqht: Boylw M. Fvldwt, Sands, Pt1tt:, H. Fwldlunlss, Tutm-1, Mui phy, Lumyhi, Kurtz, H Pruktson, A. Ptlxkirsolx. Sovond low: T. Nuss, HH' mrmson, Rossxmmitlx Cook, D. Nusa, Holxahmtin Overton, Smith, Phrxrvsz Nagel, Ame:-S, Bulbs Leowold, Ctr-fwolcmd, G Feldhfxus, Klimftrlltex Hitchinqs. Svntefdt Iolws, BIOOICS, Irwkfa I. Feldmy Rovvv, Mm: Nmxns, Mmlfxy, Roy Settled, lvit to riqht: Hof: tmw, Nwsbitt, Hoovm Kurtz, Miss Krelslm Hershmcxn, Boylo. Sttmdinqi Roy, Numa. Flute---Nesbitt, Oboe Kurtz, B-flat Clarinets- Bahler, Concertmaster, A. Smith, Lunqhi, Rockwell, Wartena, Groom, P. Smith, 'l'urncr, Hoshaw, P, Sayler, C. Beaver, Hasty, Long, l. English, R. Beaver, A. Beaver, Alto ClarinetfSandS: Bass Cilarmet L. Martin, Alto Saxophone l. Martin, Fortune, Tenor Saxaphone Jones, French horns --Felder, lacks, T. Nuss, L. George, Baritones P. Robinson, Anderson, Hartman, Knaub, l. George, Williams: Trombones 'Gates, Barnes, Iohnson, L. Shook, Ames: Cornets D. Nuss, Cleaveland, Hoover, Hendrix, Gilmore,Gwin, Katzbach,Toben,Teach,H. Smith, Hayes, Tanner, York: Sousayihones R. Smith, R. Shook, Murray, Strawbridgey DrumsAWashburn, Ft. Sayler, Prouty, Stillman, Waymirei 'lymprini Phegleyg Chimes and cymbals Culp, Glockenspiel Hanley, Drum Maior R. Smithg Color Guard fKurtz, Culp, Sands, Phegley: Twirlers I., Martin, Hanley: Director Maurice F. Shadley. BAD Dear Mom, Since victory depends largely on our morale, the Treasury Star Parade of R. H. S. is doing its bit. Marching down the road to victory under the direction oi Mr. Shadley, our hand has had a very successful year. Many of our soldiers participated in the Bond Rally Program, Qur Awards Program, Spring Festival, lniantile Paralysis Fund Program and Commencement. For the first time in history, our director is awarding merit badges to pri! vates and Corporals who have progressed the most. At the tune of a heart-stirring march my mind wanders home to you and dad listening to your radio. l hope l can join you soon. Your loving son, Phil. tIHllItllS Dear Marilyn, Our Hollywood Caravan oi B.H.S. has in the past year traveled to every known war front. lt has entertained the soldiers of Camp Rensselaer with various interesting rallies and song festivals. At Commencement, the last evening of the year when the old crowd sang together for the last time, tears filled our eyes. We knew that many ot the boys would be going soon from civilian to military life. With a song in their hearts, they'll succeed. Mr. Shadley directed us, and I don't care it I do say so myself we've really had a successful year. Affectionately, Betty , Top row, lett to right: Overton, Fletcher, M, Phares, I. Martin, Hancock, Henry. Second row: Hermanson, Iackson, Armstrong, L. Timmons, H. Schultz, Turner, Stillman, Nesius, Trudeau, McElfresh, Strole, Alberts, Wartena, George, Van Lieu, Sayler, T. Nuss. Third row: Topp, B. Misch, I. Felder, Warren, Maienbrook, A. Phares, D. Schultz, Bowman, Hamer, Nesbitt, Yeoman, P. Teach, G. Smith, D. Streitmatter, P. Smith, Ritter, Moore, C. Anderson, Mrs. Sickler. Fourth row: Williamson, Phegley, M. Daugherty, R. Teach, Lintner, Rowan, Geren, Hoshaw, Sanders, Hendrix, K. Streitmattcr, Barlow, Green, Sayers, Sands, I. Timmons, Long, Robinson. Fifth row: Parkison, Boyle, L. Martin, Hanley, S. Smith, Strawbridge, Knaub, English, Malone, G. Feldhaus, Riley, Lee, Putts, Levandowski, G. Feldhaus, Duley, M. Felder. Sixth rOvi:7Zimmer, Ames, V. Hamer, Bachelder, E. Misch, Marlin, Gilmore, Brooks, Robinson, Pettit, Culp, D. Nuss, Ross- manith, Maxwell, Mykrantz, R. Daugherty. Seventh row: Mr. Shadley, H. Feldhaus, Murphy, Pierson, W. Katzbach, Klinetelter, Cleaveland, Nagel, Iohnson, Shook, Iones, Cain, Roy, Washburn, Lunqhi, Kurtz, Reeve. Slfli IIA A ll MATH Dear Max, A few of the men ot our company were selected for the Advanced Technical Training Corps where we reported for training under Miller and Mohr. We were all scared of this new assignment for it meant that great things were expected of us. A mistake here meant a large sack ot potatoes in the battery kitchen. You have no idea of the tactics and special skills we acquired here. We held many interesting discussions during the training period. Our leaders were Max Overton, Ralph Smith, and Iames Hoover. Photography, radio and other scientific materials were studied. Our acquired knowledge will be an asset to us in the post war world of tomorrow. Must close and get to work, Ralph F. ll. A. Dear Paul, You should see the construction gang here at Camp R. H. S.-They are really something, They're neither Army, Navy, nor Marines but a tusion oi all three. Remember that club back in high school days-you were Sec.- Treas. and I was President? l..et's see, wasn't Ed Hudson vice president? This is a lot like it, only you should see the top sergeant. He reminds you oi Harrison in the old days. They no more get things built up when along comes a demolition squad to tear it down. They say that the F. C. A. tthat's what we call theml are the richest bunch around here. I don't know whether it is from work or not-whoops-what AM I saying? Smells like french-fried mothballs thominy to youl for chow and I just love 'em, Ugh!! Be seein' you. Ioe SIIIE lil A Il MAIH F. lf. A. -an f First row, luit to right: Hud son, Audvrson, Wrxyuurv Murray, Hr-rshrucin, Long Lrxkin. Second row: Auislnr, Grvru Teach, Clorivralcrnd, Btrh lar, Putts, Nfrqol, Mcijnliy Brurcft, Gwin, Wtiitvrsa Klinvtffitevx. Seutnd: Mohr, Suxith, Ovur ton, Hoovnr, Millm. First row, lf'tt tra ilfrhtz Huh' w lvr, Mwklcvlly, Nfxfwl, iuttu ihrvimi, Rmiunitza, Cflwivt' lciud, i.lHil1t'I. Sfwond mw: Wfiltuinz, Grnmi, Loring, Sttxth, Ctiims Tofwh, Shoup, IW, Gwiui Third IOW: Pimqlvy, il. Hudson, Trinnnr, I. Gwiu Fr-lhuy, And:-rsson, fbld htiufa, Biqqs. Fourth row: Lewis, ixrkiu, Brown, Hvxrduiun, Mtirliu Amsler, Ht'rnc'oc'k, Fifth row: Cook, Moosuui' lor, M. Gwin, Siuith, Gooicm, Tow, Hudson, Mfrrhxtt. Sixth row: Mr. Hturifznu, Burns, Intwptilfi, St'h'u1i'if'h, Bfiilicwa, itlll, Huyffza, M41- iuuv. Hllllllflll Top row, left to right: Shoup, Cleaveland, Strole, G. Bahler, Brooks, Daniels, I. Bahler, DeWees, I. Gwin. Second row: Coach Franklin, Bus. Mgr. Leopold, Hoyes, Smith, W. Hudson, Fellmy, Duttenhaver, M. Gwin, Beaver, Soderstrom, Bus. Mgr. Knaub, Asst Coach Harrison. Third row: Teach, Green, E. Hudson, Hoover, Overton, Putts, Robinson, Gratner, English, Feldhaus, Lintner. Dear Max, From a shady spot near the parade grounds l sat and watched the football battery going through calisthenics. Some were tall and fat: some were lean. With beautiful pre- cision, the boys swung their arms up, down, to the left, to the right. They went through the quarter, half, and full knee bends, shoulder exercises and the rest of the routine. These boys are really improving, shouted Lt. Franklin to Lt. Harrison. Result of hard work, the latter replied. Yes, as a result of precision plays and hard work our Bombers had a good season. We only had a few veterans on our team. Max Overton was our key man at center posi- tion. Gratner and Feldhaus were guards: Robinson, English, Cleaveland were tackles. Our air attack was cleverly handled by Green, a line bucking fullback, Bahler, a quarter- back: Lintner and Putts, fast ends. Much yardage was gained by Teach, Hoover, and Hudson. Max Overton and loe Putts were elected co-captains. Our team formulated its own training rules. l thought you'd like to hear all this news about your team mates. l have to hurry so l'll just enclose a schedule of our season's scores. Michigan City 46 R. H. S. O Hammond Catholic l3 R. H. S. 6 Valparaiso U R. H. S. 7 Lowell 6 R. H, S. 18 Crown Point 19 R. H. S. O Morocco U R. H. S. 32 Monticello 6 R. H. S. l3 Goodbye and good luck, loe l IlllMIlHlS Standing, left to right: Coach Franklin, Gates, English, Bahler, Strawbridqe, Pheqley, Teach, Mgr. S'tt' Cl l d Oet S 'th P tt l.'t G 1 lflqf GGV9 CIN , Dear Beano, V I OH, H11 , U. S, lf! HSI, YSQD, Did 1 get on KP three times this week? Yes, 1 did and it was all the corporal's fault. l right-faced a few times when l was supposed zagged. Our battery tried to do well and drill Our record for the season was not bad. We had one bad casualty. Pvt. lim Bahler him for weeks. We played the teams of the travel as far as Gary. Here is a schedule of our victories and defeats. RHS Francesville ,ccc Horace Mann ,c,, Crown Point .icc . 24 22 42 Brook .....,li,t,t.il,, 30 33 Morocco ....v,v.,,....w. 32 Monon ......,.....icc,ccc,.,c.w.,. fdouble overtimel 27 La Porte .,,c, ,c,,,,c,, 26 Monticello lc,,c RHS .. Winamac Remington 29 26 32 Morocco 31 Brook 20 34 Kentland Delphi ,.,,..t.., 23 25 44 30 19 Fowler 40 20 28 45 . . 38 Monticello 36 Remington to left face. l zigged when 1 should have master Franklin rewarded us for our effort. suffered a knee injury which hospitalized nearby camps for the most part but we did 37 26 33 38 41 36 39 50 34 New Year's Day Tourney HHS 13 Brook 18 RHS 33 Morocco 21 Sectional Tourney RHS 14 Mt. Ayr 35 Occasionally, 1 meet an old buddy from R. H. S. lt seems the first thing we talk about is R. H. S. and its athletic teams. lt will be good to resume normal activities when this is over and become an interested spectator, So long for now, Daryl BASKETB ll B TEAM Standing, left to right: Stath, DeWe-es, Knaub, Bahler, Shoup, Coach Knaub. Sitting: George, Strole, Fellmy, Malone, Eckstrom. RHS RHS 30 Francesvillo 12 17 Remington 19 16 Horace Mann 34 37 Morocco 28 23 Brook 15 23 Brook 16 17 Crown Point 23 17 Fowler 15 18 Morocco 14 31 Kentland 23 23 Monon 24 19 Delphi 23 15 Monticello 27 19 Monticello 26 10 Winarnac 32 26 Remington 24 FRESHMA TEAM Standino, loft to right: Yeoman, Barnes, Teach, Prouty, Soderstrom, Barber, Coach Harrison Sitting: Beaver, Waymire, H. Smith, Buhler, Shoup, G. Smith, Malone, Brown, RHS RHS 24 Monticello 23 23 Monticello 20 30 Morocco 25 21 Iefferson 23 Lu Fayette Tourney R H S 28 Frankfort 10 R H S 18 leflcrson 20 TRACK 1943 First Row, left to riqht: Feldhaus, Lowman, Pheqley, Thompson, Coach Knaub, Brooks, Amslex Hudson Malone Second row: Hoover, Enqlish, Peregrine, Ford, Bowman, Dawson, Urbanczyk, Slrawbriclqe, Dear Pat, lust qot back from an obstacle course and WHEW!! Am I on the down-beat? Our coach, M K: nub and Captain llukt Bowman, sure set a fast pace. We have hurdles lo Cross, streams to jump and ditches to wade lt really romnded mt f hiqh school track. Remember those seven 1943 meets we entered. We always came homo with many wms Thank to Bow man and Ford, and we mustntforqet Brooks with those hurdles. Well, guess l better hurdle myself over to tho kitchen for K. P. tm:-o thouqhtl So long. 25 ls l S0llBAll I 1- K -naar 943 Sittmq, left to right: Lowman, Teach, Selby. Standing: Ford, Lintner, Sllawbridqe, Moore, Milton, Fcllmy f Q if AEHIEVEMENT LINCOLN SAID With malice toward none: With charity for ally with firmness in the right, as God qives us light to see the riqht, let us strive on to finish the work we are ing to bind up the nation's Wounds: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his Widows and orphans-to do all which may ACHIEVE and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations, Jdckieuemenf reagze 42, .- K hw w 'Y' ,,, . V Y: K ,.5 X' . JM mf, . 'ai ,pg ,yr .1,x ,G-. . VFW ',:l.x, . ,,. fm 1 I. ,E ' ...A 4-' 'x Q S ,,' 1. islam , 5- ,- , J .gf L 'n. ff . . 'i f N 411 gy., , Z J lg 41 ON h our me aafwe Q 'QM 1, ,L , IIIIMB l IIHICERS- CLASS OFFICERS Robert Klinefelter President Iames Bahler Vice-President Marjorie Iones Treasurer Adilda McCord Norman Knaub Sponsors ' r Bahler, Jones, Knaub, McCord, Klinefelter 38 Dear Butch, On September 6 sixty-three of our sea- soned veterans returned for duty determined to succeed in the final phase of their high school careers. Feeling the increasing pres- sure of the war, some of the battalion with- drew before the close of the term to enter Uncle Sams armed services. Mr. Knaub and Miss McCord were our ef- ficient commanding officers. Do you remem- ber them? Our top ranking football players were Putts, Overton, Green, Bahler, Smith, Cleaveland, and Gates. There was no gold- bricking for these stalwart grid heroes. Our fellow Seniors are covered with chest hardwood tor their outstanding achieve- ment in a Bond and Stamp Sales campaign. The class ranked third in Indiana in its sales. Butch, they already know that there is no blanket drill awaiting them. They are march- ing in a world at war waiting for the time when the final bomb will fall and the final peace will be written. Better stop praising our classmates and get to work. Here comes the tough sergeant. See you soon, Iim eniom ROW I. MARY ELLEN AMES Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Band l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, 4. Rensselaerien 4. Opeletta 2. IAMES H. AMSLER Science and Math. 4. F. C, A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4. Basket- ball l. Track 3. ANNA MARGEIYE ASKREN Dolly Madison l, 2, 3, 4. IAMES W. BAHLER DeMotte 1. Class Vice Pres. 4. National Honor Society 3, 4. Hi- Y 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4. Sc. 6 Math. 4. Class Play 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Softball 3. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Track 3. Row 11. IOHN F, BRUCE St. Ioseph 1. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Sc. :St Math. 3, 4. Class Plav 3, 4. Rensselarien 3, 4, Distribu- tion Mqr. 4. ALVERTA MARY ANN CAIN Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A, A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4. Operetta 2. ROBERT CLEAVELAND Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. SC. 5- Maih. 3, 4. F. C. A.1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3. Football 3, 4. Basketball l, 2, 3, 4. Rens- selaerien 1, 2, 3, 4. Operetta 2. IEAN A. FELDER Lowell 1. Sunshine 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3. Band 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Sc. G Math. 2, Vice Pres. 2, Cosmo. 3, 4, Pres. 4. Class Play 3, 4. I-lensselaerien 3, 4: Co-Editor 4. 40 ROW III. HELEN ELIZABETH FELDHAUS Class Sec-Treas. 3. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 47 Treas. 4. G A A l, 2, 4. Class play 3. Rensselaerlen 4. Operetta 4 WILLIAM T. DANIELS P. F. A. 1, 2, 3. Football 4 VIVIAN E. HAMER G. A. A. I, 4. Dolly Madison THOMAS N. ELDRIDGE Hi-Y l. Band I, 2, 3, F. F. A. l, 2, 4. Operetta 2 l, 2, 3. Row In PAULINE E. KNOUFE Sunshine 1, 2. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 4. Operella 2. GLEN HANCOCK Class Pres. 1. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 45 Treas. 27 Sec. 3. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball l, 2. KATHRYN E. KURTZ Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4. Band l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. 3. Class Play 3, 4. Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4. Chaos l, 2, 3, 47 Editor-in-Chief 4. Opereitcx 2. Color Guard 3, 4. IAMES W. HOOVER Class Pres. 3. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Band l, 2, 3, 4. Sc. 61 Math. 3, 4, Sec. 4. Class Play 3. Football 3, 4. Basketball l. Track 3, 4. Chaos 3, 47 Bus. Mqr. 4. 0 1944 ROW I. WILDA M. HITCHINGS Sunshine l, 3, 4. Dolly Madison l, 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4. PAUL GATES, IR. HLY 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Sec. 4. Basketball l, 2, 3, 4. MARIORIE IONES Class Sec-Treas. 4. Sunshine 2, 3, 47 Pres. 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2. Cosmo. 3, 4. Class Play 4. Reisselaer- ien 3, 4. Operetta 2. Victory Queen 4. DAVID M. GRATNER Hi-Y 4. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Fool- ball 4. ROW II. MARVIN PAUL GREEN Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Sc. and Math. 3, 4. F. C. A. l, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3. Class Play 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MURIEL IOAN IORDAN Sunshine 3, 4. G. A, A. 2. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 47 Treas, 4. DON W. GWIN Warsaw and West Point gl Band 1, 3, 4. Sc. and Math. , 4. F. C. A. 1, 4. WILMA KATHRYN KATZBACH Band l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A, l, 2, 4 3, 4. Dolly Madison 2, 3, Cosmo. 3, 4. eniom ROW I. BETTY LOIS LEAR Monon 1, 2, 3. Sunshine 4 Dolly Madison 4. VERNON GLEN lOl-INSON H1-Y 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. 3, 4. Class Play' 3. 4. Football 2. Basketball 1. Operetta 2. MARILYN IEANNE LUNGHI Class Sec. 1. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Band l, 2, 3, 4. G. A, A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 3, 4. Operetta 2. W. DELOS KELLEY E. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 47 Pres. 4. Row 11. ROBERT W. KLINEFELTER Class Pres, 4. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Sc. 5. Math. 4. F. C. A. 2. Class Play 3, 4. Aih. Mqr. 2. Rens- selaerien 2, 3, 4. Operetta 2. MARIE L. MARTIN Class Treas. 2. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4. Operetta 2. IERRY 1. KRUGER F. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Pres. 2. BARBARA PARKISON Sunshine I, 2, 3, 4, Rec. Sec. 2. G. A. A. Rensselaerien 4, Operetta 2. ROW UI. MARIORIE I. PHARES Class Vice Pres. 2. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4, Corr. Sec. 3. G. A A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3 4. Sc. G Math. 2. Class Play 3, 4. Rensselaerien 3, 4. Op eretta 2. lOSEPH A. LANE Hi-Y 4. P. F. A1 1, 2, 3, vice Pres. 3. Basketball 3. IOAN REEVE Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1. Sc. and Math. 3. Cosmo. 3 4, Sec-Treas. 4. Class Play 3, 4. Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 4. Operetta 2. RODN EY DEAN LEWIS Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 4. Basketball 1, 2. Row 111. BETTY ANN MISCH Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. l. Dolly Madison l, 2, 3. Class Play 3. Operetta 2. MILTON E. PARKISON 1-1111 1, 2, 3, 4. P. C. A. 1, 2. 11. s. Navy, Def. 22, 1943. D. HELEN SALYERS National Honor Socioty 3, 4. Sunsliino l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 3, 4. Operetta 2. MAX N. OVERTON Class Vice Pres, 3. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4. Sc. 6- Math. 3, 4, Pies. 3, 4. Class Play 3. Football 3, 4, CoACapt. 4. Basket' ball 1, 2, 3, 4. Softball 3, 4. 0 1944 Row 1. WILDA IUNE ROCKWELL Mt. Ayr. l, 2, 3. Sunshine 4, Band 4. Dolly Madison 4. MARVIN LUERS Hi-Y 4. F. F. A, 1, 2, 3. Rens- selaerien 3. IO ANN ROY Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1. Cosmo. 3, 41 Vice Pres. 4. Class Play 3, 4. Rensselaerien 1, 2, 3, 4. Chaos. 3, 4. Operetta 2. RALPH C, MCCOLLY Gary 1. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4. Sc. :Si Math. 3, 41 Vice Pres. 3. F. C. A. 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3. Football 3. Basketball 2. Army Air Corps, Dec. 20, 1943. ROW II. MARVIN G. MILLER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, sec. 4. DOLORES IEAN OVERTON National Honor Society 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madi- son 1, 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 4. Operetta 2. MARVIN E. MILLER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY IEAN MURPHY Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3 4. Rensselaeiien 4. Opereila 2 eniom ROW I. EMMA MAE PIERSON Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madi- son 1, 2, 4. Operetta 2. FRANCIS AL NAGEL 1-Ii-Y 4. SC. G Math. 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3. Rens- selaerien 4. Operetta 2. LOLA ANN SCHEURICH Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madi- son 1, 2, 3, 4, pres. 4. Operet- ta 2. C. IOSEPI-I PUTTS Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Sc. and Math. 4. P. C, A. l, 2, 3, 4, Sec-Treas. 35 Pres. 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Capt. 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Softball 3, 4. How 11. T. ROBERT SI-IOOK H1-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3. Cosmo. 3. Class Play 3. Rensselaerien 2, 3. Op- Ietta 2. BERNEICE SIMPSON National Honor Society 3, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2, Vice Pres. 3, RALPH O. SMITH Class Pres. 2. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Drum Major 4. Sc. G Math. 3, 4. Cosmo. 3. Class Plays 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3. Rensselaer- ien 2, 3, 4. D. EILEEN WASHBURN Sunshine l, 2, 3, 4, Corr. Sec. 2. Band 2, 3, 4. G. A. A, 1, 2, 3, 4. Operetta 2, Row 111. MARY R. SHIDE Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4. WALTER A. TEACH ROW IV Hi-Y 3, 4. Sc. and Math. 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play 3. Football 4. Ath. Mgr. 4, Operetta 2. Softball 3, 4. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly' Madison 4. MARIEAN F. TOPP Sunshine 1, 2, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 4. Operetta 2. NOT PICTURED -H. RUSSELL THOMPSON, IR. H'-Y 1, 2, 3. Science and Math. 2, 3. Class Play 3. Renssel aerien 1, 2, Sports Editor 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 4. Track 1, 2, 3 Hi-Y 4. Sc. and Math. 4. F. C. A. l, 2, 4. Operetta 2. Cheerleader 2, 3. 44 Volume I Friday, May 19, 1959 Number I CLASS UF 44 ANNIVERSARY WEEK!! An Editorial Fifteen years ago today a small class marched boldly down the aisle of a little school of Rens- selaer, Indiana. It was war time and in their hearts was the will to surmount all difficulties and build a better world. Some of their accomplishments would startle even Bob Ripley. Bob Cleaveland became an engineer and is now building bridges for pedestrians: he always felt sorry for pedestrians ever since Al Nagel took him for a ride. Al is a number one auto racer now . . . Barbara Parkison never planned on it, but she just couldn't help becoming the World's fastest typist . . . Max Overton, Walt Teach and Einstein are having quite a battle over Einstein's theory, poor Einstein . . . Dave Gratner liked the navy so well he just stayed!-he especially liked the idea of a girl in every port . , . Donald Walter and Don Gwin have succeeded Bob Hope for Pep- sodent . . . Helen Feldhaus has won American hearts with her singing at the Panther Room . . . In- cidentally Paul Gates has quite a band-he can be heard every night over W. B. X. Y .... jim Hoover, much to the surprise of his followers, gave up his band and is now a successful business man in his home town . . . Vernon johnson has become a renowned world traveler and is conducting an expedition into an unexplored jungle . , For Rodney and joan wedding bells toiled and they still ride around in perfect bliss . . . jean Felder had good intentions for a business career. She carried them through-she married her boss . . . Wilma Katzbach is bringing down the house with hers piano and is closely competing with jose Iturbi. She is on tour and at present can be heard in t. joe, Mo. Many of our boys preferred military and navy life to civilian and remained in it following the peace of 1945. Ralph McColly is flying high with the rank of Colonel in the Air Corps. The Army claims such prizes as Bill Daniels and Tom Eldridge. The Navy is very proud of Lt. fs. g.l Bob Shook . , .joe Putts is an American Airline pilot with his home in the South Seas. As a side line, he runs a flying school and has made quite a hit with his debutante students. . .Bob Klinefelter liked the navy but finally chose to remain with Hancock and Co .... Doctors Ralph Smith and jim Bahler are operating quite a successful business with Marie Martin as Dr. Smith's assistant . . . Milton Park- ison is a veteran of the navy now-Uncle Sam couldn't get along without him. . . jean Overton is principal of a high school in Gary . . , jim Amsler operates a grooming house for show hogs . . . Margene Askren and Alverta Cain have a cooking and sewing school for men. It is doing quite well ffor theml . . . Vivian Hamer, Marjean Topp, and Pauline Knouff operate a delicatessen in the Loop . . . Glen Hancock holds the managership of the A G P store. . . Wilda Hitchings is a very efficient secretary to President Beano Green of the Hold-Tight-and-Squeeze-'Em-Till-They're Dead Mouse Trap Co. . . , Marjorie jones is an instructor of accounting at International . . . Eileen Wash- burn is a buyer for Ayres in Indianapolis and joe Lane is chief electrician there . . . Mary Shide is a kindergarten teacher at Monnett School . . . Betty Misch now owns a part in the Critser Brother's Trucking Company . . . Berneice Simpson is very happy with Claude and their little exemptions. . . Marvin E, and Marvin G. Miller have gone into seclusion because of a mix-up in their love affairs. It seems the love letters always went to the wrong one . . . Delos Kelly operates a 500 acre farm near Rensselaer . . . Emma Mae Pierson runs a matrimonial bureau with Wilda Rockwell as first assistant . . . Marvin Luers gave up women a long time ago and is the county's number one bachelor , . . Mary Ellen Ames and jean Murphy own a twin apparel shop and outfit girls de- sirous of being alike . . Betty Waling operates a school for children . . . Lola Scheurich owns a stable in Central Park . . Betty Lear is still receiving letters from Dewey and wishing he'd come back from Haiti . . . Russell Thompson has been granted a professorship in the chemistry depart- ment of Chicago University. He is doing research on anti-red and anti-grey hair vitamins . . junie Reeve is a dietician in the Pentagon Building . . .Marjorie Phares tried her darndest to be a model but she finally just married a photographer and hoped for the best . . . Helen Salyers returned to Kentucky as a social service worker to better conditions there . . , Betty Kurtz is advertising execu- tive for this paper. She is known for her simplicity and wit . . . jo Ann Roy writes editorials for a competing paper. 45 STAGE DUUR CA EEEN Stage Manager ,, Dr. Gibbs , , Ioe Crowell ,, Howie Newsome Mrs. Gibbs Mrs. Webb , George Gibbs .. Rebecca Gibbs ,, Wally Webb Emily Webb ,, Professor Willard Mr. Webb ,, Standing, left to right: Smith, Shook, Kurtz, Congregation: Thompson, Felder, Roy, Klinetelter, Feldhaus, Teach, Ames, Reeve, Misch, Nagel, Hoover, McColly, Iohnson, Green, Bruce, Bahler, Overton, Phares, Cleaveland. MUUR EUW N Cast of Characters lln Order of Their Appearancel Ralph Smith . Vernon Iohnson Bob Cleaveland Iirn Bahler Helen Felhaus Io Ann Roy , , Bob Shook Marjorie Phares Bob Klinefelter Betty Kurtz , Walter Teach Russell Thompson Woman in the Auditorium Man in the Auditorium . Lady in the Box Simon Stimson ,, , . Pianist , ,, Mrs. Soames Constable Warren ,, Si Crowell .. . Sam Craig . , Ioe Stoddard , .. Assistant Stage Managers Betty Misch .. lim Hoover ,, , loan Reeve Marvin Green , lean Fe-lder Marry Ellen Ames ,, ,,,,,. Al Nagel .. . Ralph McColly ,, Bob Cleaveland John Bruce Max Overton, Ralph McColly Pislam Nurse Pam Edwina Mr. Powers ,, Dexter Carlton , Standing, left to right: Green, Roy, Ames, Bahler, Reeve, Smith, Iones, Phares, Miss Pierce. Sitting: Klineielter, Feloler, Kurtz, Bruce. HEHIS BEI G YUU GM CAST OF CHARACTERS tln the order of thei lo Ann Roy Marjorie Iones Mary Ellen Ames ,, Betty Kurtz . Marvin Green Iames Bahler r appearance! Marge Farrell Doug Kirkland , Phoebe Lord , ,, Michael Alvarado , lock Marriner Sylvia Ashton ,,.... . . Majorie Phares .. Ralph Smith , .,,,,, , Ioan Reeve Bob Klinefelter .. Iohn Bruce lean Felcler AWARDS A ll H0 URS 1943 Elected 1943 Elected 1944 Class of 1945 Iames Bahler loan Reeve Beverly Boyle lean Overton lo Ann Roy Betty Toben Helen Salyers Elsie Rossmanith Berneice Simpson CLASS OF '23 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Ioan Iordan TRI KAPPA AWARDS FRESHMAN SOPHOMCRES IUNIORS Donald Swing Beverly Boyle Max Overton Betty Bowman Malcolm Cook Helen Salyers LADIES' LITERARY AWARD HOME ECONOMICS PRIZES Ioan Jordan Food-Marian Iordan ClothingeMarian Iordan AMERICAN LEGION AWARD LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD Iohn Reeve Norma Hershman DR. A. R. KRESLER WOODCRAFT PRIZES lst year 2nd year 3rd year 1. Robert Steinkamp 1. Dewey Biggs 1, Ralph Selby 2. Gerald Feldhaus 2. Iunior Lowman 2. Russell Duley W. L. BOTT COMMERCIAL PRIZES Typing I: lean Felder, Helen Salyers, Nancy l-locver Typing Il: Ioan Iordan, Freida Rossanith Bookkeeping: Iohn Reeve, Ioan Iordan Shorthand: Connie Fortune, Ioan Iordan Ctiel D. A. R. ESSAY PRIZE GWIN'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Carolyn Kirk Iohn Reeve IUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Scholarship: Elizabeth Davisson Activities: Nancy Hoover Athletics: Hilton Bowman PRSPIIHIS ASSIGNMENTS SEPTEMBER B Clean clothes and smiling faces open school. Kline- ielter, Brooks, English, cmd Stewart presidents. 17 First football game with Michigan City. We lost. 23 Sunshiners are initiated by M. Iones in lovely cere- mony. 25 Several froze at Hammond to see Benny's Battling Bombers. 30 6. 1. Hold it! Pictures taken for dog taxes. Smiles teethy! OCTOBER 6 Iuniors order finger hardware. 8 Band thrills with military air. 14 New recruits taken in as Hi-Y members. 21-22-23 Tough top sergeants take furlough. Rest period for non-coms. 27 Navy Day-Band, Legion, Heroes and all the trim- mings. NOVEMBER ll Armistice Day-Solemn tribute in a world at war. 15 S. S. S. girls take dads to supper. P. M. Strole misses Postal Packin' Mamas. 19 First net game of season. Objective lost as Frances- ville overcomes Bombers. 24 Hi-Y present Thanksgiving program. Lovely with Shad at organ. 25-26 Another furlough. Anticipation tturkeyl-Realization tnooni-Regretting tBromoi. DECEMBER 1 Corn show with banquet. Marvin E. and Marvin G. Miller confusing as usual. 7 Seniors go over bond goal on anniversary of Pearl Harbor!! 8 Marii Iones wins Miss Victory Contest. Concert to crown her queen. 9 Seniors bring down house with This Being Young. Klineielter dashing Latin: complete with mustache. 22 Sunshiners live up to their name with annual Christ- mas patty. 1 23 'til Ian. 3 Everyone gets a rest from everything. Think so??? IBNUARY 1 New Year's Tourney, Brook Aces romp thru to win. Leap Year-Man Shortage-eLook out, boys, here they come!!!! 12 Annual Band Concert. Shadley quite the showman. 14 Some go to Winamac game-others to FFA dance. Bundy bounces. 29 Freshmen go to left for tourney. Beaten by two points. FEBRUARY 14 Many hearts float about oblivious of bodies. 22 Geo. Washington and Mr. Knaub have birthdays. Band plays convocation program. Song of India wins approval.Thrills ...... I. Hoover's car ...... Frank1in's smile ......., Shad1ey's swing ,....... R. Say1er's clothes tzoot suiti Mr. Miller's wave , ,.,.... Rensselaerien day Mr. Knaub tperiodj 24-25-26 Sectional at Morocco. Mt. Ayr Ayrdales lake cake, tourney, and all. MARCH 2 Theater Guild's Ring Around Elizabeth. Shari and pipe make Sinatra seem trivial. 6 Caps and gowns selected by Seniors. 13 Leading man Ui Shadley commissioned Lt. tj. g.J in Navy. 14 An all day program for Youth's Guidance. Mr. Lancaster presides with help of Hi-Y. 16 Freshmen tagged and taped for T. B. l7 Ye colleens oi old Dolly Madison sponsor dance for St. Patrick. Sure an' it was abein' swell. 24 S. S. S. slumbers ...... oh yeah???? Midnight lunch and grand attendance. 31 Hi-Y takes over with banquet and dance for best girls. Overton retires to Hershman. 1 l APRIL 1 5 Quiet!! On the air!! Tribune sponsors Citizens oi To- morrow program. Iim Bahler honored senior. Record- ings only. 9 Easter Sunday. In midst of new chapeaus and frills, our program is put on the air. 14 Turnabout is fair play. S. S. S. takes on all comers at annual dance. OOOOOOOH those women drivers. 21 lunior stars throw oft comet Lavender and Old Lace. Bouquets, love and kisses to them for a fine production. MAY 5 Marvelous Ir. Prom starts oft last mile for Seniors. 12 'S. S. S. honors mothers. Mrs. Upham presents lovely program as usual. Last day for seniors. ' 14 Baccalaureate. 16 Commencement. Seniors inspired by grand talk. 19 School's out. Three month furlough for everyone ex- cept Seniors. Extended furlough for some. College for some. Armed iorces for many, and marriage for select- ed few. LEADER ' M4 as . 9112. School Annual Division Lcvergno I. Lounlbury, Ulrich BLANKENBERG PHOTOGRAPHH KANKAKEE. ILLINOIS. r I li 'x I E 1 I