Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

Counter clock-wise Private Charles R. Grow Killed in action in Germany November 30, 1944 Class of 1929, R. H. S. Ensign Thomas Kenton Parkison Died on duty on Sub Chaser off the coast of Australia in Indian Ocean June 22, 1943 Class of 1934, R. H. S. Second Lieutenant Ralph D. O ' Riley Killed in action in Aleutian Islands October 15, 1942 Class of 1934, R. H. S. irst Sergeant Paul William Jordan Killed in action Southern Germany April 24, 1945 Class of 1937, R. H. S. Second Lieutenant Edward Schmidt Killed in flight over Bay of Biscay February 8, 1942 Class of 1938, R. H. S. Second Lieutenant Robert Richard Cook Killed in action in northern Italy May 24, 1944 Class of 1939, R. H. S. Second Lieutenant Calvin Lc Roy Anthes Killed in flight over Belgium April 13, 1944 Class of 1937, R. H. S. Lieutenant John W. Hudson, Jr. Killed in action in Germany February 2, 1945 Class of 1941, R. H. S. Seaman 2 c Kenneth Parkison Rhoades Died in Rensselaer, Indiana January 26, 1943 Class of 1939, R. H. S. I Salute December seventh, 1941, brought the infamous deeds of the Japan- ese at Pearl Harbor. Already, Hitler, the beast of Germany, was over running the democratic countries of the world. Our gov- ernment immediately called for the best young men in the coun- try to hunt down and destroy these enemies in their home lands. Men — fearless, courageous, and strong in body, mind and spirit — were the only ones accepted for this hazardous work that we call war. You graduates of the Rens- selaer High School — Buck, John, Eddie, Tom, Chuck, Cal, Sonny, Paul, Bob — were among the thousands that cheerily respond- ed for combat service. Your skill, your training, your ability to take punishment carried you into the foxholes of no man’s land, over the flak protected fortifications of the enemy, and onto the battle- wagone of the seas. You gave your lives in service that the rest of us might live in freedom. There is no greater service than to give one’s life for his fellowmen. May your names forever shine in bril- liant splendor at the head of all graduates of the Rensselaer High School! V7 vx I vx u I Yx vx Si Si Si Bo-gaA f Crducatixm The students of R. H. S. are aware of the particularly heavy responsibilities imposed upon the members of the school board; yet, Dr. English, Mr. Dean and Mr. Hershman give freely of their time that our school may progress. Nothing is ignored or neglected which means progress. The anxious days of war have ceased and to strive ever forward is the goal of free men molding the lives of the young men and women— leaders of the future. We, the faculty and students of R. H. S., will always be grateful for the opportunities and inspirations made possible by our parents’, citizens’ and taxpayers’ sacrifices. We thank the school board members for their efforts and accomplishments. AdtniiuAtn UxMi Mr. Cleaveland, our superintendent, and Mr. Holt, our principal, have a real and personal concern for all the students and teachers under their guidance. Their unselfish and helpful counsel is an inspiration when one needs a helping hand. Their sense of justice and regard for the students’ welfare make it possible for all academic and extra-curricular activities to progress and keep abreast of the times. It takes active, not dila- tory men, to keep things moving. We, the students and faculty of R. H. S., appreciate the fact that our admin- istrators are men of action not mere words. 6 D. Delos Dean Treasurer Dr. Harry English President Obel Hershman Secretary Robert L. Cleaveland Superintendent William J. Holt Principal CALVIN BEAMAN, Indiana University, Indi- ana State Teachers Col- lege B. S., Miami Univer- sity. Math. R. S. BUNDY, Purdue University B. S. A. Vocational Agriculture. ALMA Z. CHRISTOPHER, Central Normal College A. B., Shorthand, Typ- ing. HUGH DAVISSON, Indiana University M. S. Civics, Advanced Math., Football. CHARLES W. FRANKLIN, Indiana State Teachers Col- lege B. S., Purdue Univer- sity M. P. E. Athletic Di- rector, Physical Education, Health, Baskctbell, Track. OLIVER J. GWIN, Indiana State Teachers College B. A. Chemistry, Biology, General Science. E. G. HARRISON, Purdue University B. S. Shop, Football, Freshman basketball. EVELYN H. HOEPPNER, Ball State Teachers Col- lege B. S., Indiana Uni- versity. English, Public Speaking. Resigned Feb- ruary 1, 1946. NORMAN K. KNAUB, Indiana State Teachers College B. C. S. History, Bookkeeping. Not pictured EILEEN NAGEL, Indiana University A. B. Engli sh, Public Speaking. ELIZABETH KRESLER, Western College for Women, University of Illinois B. S., University of Wisconsin. Latin, Safety. ROBERT A. MAU, Dc Paul University B. Mus. E. Band, Chorus. ADILDA McCORD, Butler University A. B., University of Chicago. History, English. GEORGIA MERCHANT, Purdue University B. S. H. E. Home Economics. KEITH MOHR, Manchester College A. B., Purdue University, In- diana University. Physics, Algebra, Aeronautics. RUTH SICKLER, Manchester College B. S. Music, Art. ELIZABETH STONER, Normal College of Am- erican Gymnastic Union, Indiana State Teachers College A. B., De Pauw University. Physical Ed- ucation. MABF.LLE L. STUMP, Goshen College A. B., Columbia University iM. A. English STELLA SMITH, Stenographer. “TAPS ' Day is done Gone the sun From the lake, From the hills. From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh. ELIZABETH VIRGINIA PHEGLEY “Bettie” March 5, 1928 — November 19, 1945 “IN MEMORY OF BETTIE” As we think of her, we remember all, The lovely things she’s done. No matter who she was with or where, She always managed to have fun. She was an active member of the Senior Class, Of Sunshine, Chorus, and Band, But no matter what organization it was, She was ready with a helping hand. I don’t believe there’s another girl, Who could better fit my ideal, Because she was more than just a pal. She was a friend — a friend that was real. There’s so much to say about her, I’d like to say a’ plenty, But let’s just pause a moment now, In memory of Bettie. —MARGARET HANCOCK ’47. KARL BRUCE CLARK September 14, 1926 — June 23, 1945 12 Left to right: Rowan, Feldhaus, Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Seale, Shook. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY OFFICERS President — Lynn Shook Vice President — Grace Rowan Treasurer — Gerald Feldhaus Colors- — Silver and White Sponsors — Miss McCord and Mr. Mohr On the fourth of September, nineteen hundred anil forty-two, ninety-two freshmen were admitted to the halls of R. H. S. Some of these ninety-two freshmen were destined to become Chaos editors, contest winners, athletic stars, and Rensselaerian reporters. Others were to become known in a scholastic way. This class of ’46 soon became recognized under the leadership of Lyle George with Mr. Mohr and Miss Pierce as sponsors. Donald Stewart won the state algebra contest this year, and Geraldine Feldhaus and Betty Rose Bowman were elected yell leaders. The next year we came back with most of our awkwardness gone, and we were inclined to look down onto the freshmen world we left behind. Allen English, with the help of Mr. Mohr and Miss Pierce, led the class this year. B. J. Phegley was on the varsity basketball team. We managed to take our place in the affairs of R. H. S. Our junior year marked a year of great accomplishments and probably the greatest was the Prom. Lynn Shook was the president with Mr. Mohr, Miss Pierce, and Miss Stanton as our sponsors. Our prom was a huge success having the largest attendance ever seen in the halls of R. H. S. This year we showed our athletic power, both on the basketball floor and football field. The whole class was proud of Dick Knaub as the lead in our play, “Crab Apple.” As we approached our senior year, we realized we must fling aside our childish habits and become dignified seniors. As we looked forward with a thrilling expectation of joys yet to be fulfilled, we pressed on with an eager yearning for knowledge. Lynn Shook was again elected president with Mr. Mohr and Miss McCord as sponsors. English, Pregley, Strole, were super as three of the first seven of our basket- ball team. Everyone talked about our class play “Tish,” which was a huge success. Ruth Ann Teach, Verna Katzbach, and Barbara Gates had the leads. Through four years of high school, we have accomplished many things as a class and as individuals. We hope the same success will follow us through life as we strive to take our places in the world of adults. Geraldine Feldhaus 13 F.C.A. 1, Science 3, 4. Class play 3 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Yell leader 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor So- ciety 4. MYRTLE BURRELL, Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club. MARY R. DAUGHERTY, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4: Cosmo Club 3, 4; Band 1; Comm. Club 4; Science Club 3, 4; Rensselaerien 4. IMAJEAN DENTON, MARVIN DEWEES, Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Mad- F.F.A. 1, 2, 3: Football 2; Basketball 2. ison 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM DILL, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Basketball 3, 4. JOHN S. DUTTENHAVER, F.F.A. 1, 2; F. C. A. 1; Hi-Y 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. ALLEN E. ENGLISH, Class Pres. 1; Class plays 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Chaos Ass’t Bus. Mgr. 3; Bus. Mgr. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. GLADYS DULEY Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4; Nation- al Honor Society 4. JAMES EKSTROM, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Comm. Club 4; Renssel- aerien 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARIETTA FELDER, Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Class Plays 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Science Club Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1; Rens- selaerien 1, 2, 3, Co-Editor 4. GERALD FELDHAUS, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice Pres. 1; Class Treas. 4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4. GERALDINE FELDHAUS, Class Vice Pres. 3; Sunshine 1, 2, Corr. Sec. 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 2, 3, Co-Editor 4; Yell leader 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY FERGUSON, Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA GATES, Class play 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 3, 4. DAROLD E. GIFFORD, Hi-Y 3, 4. JAMES E. GEORGE, Class play 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Cosmo. Club 3, Vice Pres. 4; Science Club 4; Comm. Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 4; Football 4; Basketball 3, Mgr. 4; Track 3. 4. DORIS GREEN, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Rens- selaerien 2, 3, 4. MARGERY R. HAMER, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4. IVAN HANDLEY, F.F.A. 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4. FRANK F. HARDMAN, JR., Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Rens- selaerien 4; Comm. Club 4; F.C.A. 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Science 3, 4. MARY H. L. HARE, CHARLES FIAYGOOD Buffalo High School 1, 2; Sunshine 4; Dolly Madison 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 3: Rensselaerien 4. 15 Hi-Y 2 , 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Band 1, Sunshine I, Rec. Sec. 2, 3, Pres. 4; 2, 3, Pres. 4. Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A.. 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4. FRANK D. HILL, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Science Club Sec. Treas. and Radio Club Code Inst. 3; Comm. Club 4. BETTY LOU HOEFERLIN, Class play 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dol- ly Madison 1, 2, 3; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Band 4; Rensselaerien 1, 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS JOHNSON, Sunshine I, 2, 3; Dolly Madison I, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. VERNA KATZBACH, Class play 4: Sunshine 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 4. RICHARD KNAUB, ROSEMARIE KNOERZER, Monticello High School 1; Class Treas. Sunshine 3, 4. 3; Class play 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Science Club 4; Comm. Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 4; Renssel- aerien 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4. 1 JOAN LEE, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM LEOPOLD, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Rensselaer- ien 2, 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Athletic Mgr. RITA LEVANDOWSKI, Sunshine 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY LINTNER, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, Treas. 3, State Sec. 4; G.A.A. 1, Treas. 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. 16 V C L 4 LOIS LONERGAN, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4. PAUL Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3; Cosmo. Club 4: Science Club 4. REGINA MAIENBROOK, Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4. JAMES MALONE, Class play 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 4; Comm. Club 4; Basketball 2; Track 1, 2, 3. EVELYN McALEER, EDWARD McKINNEY, Monon High School 1; Sunshine 1, 2, Science Club 4; Comm. Club 4. 3, 4; Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Rensselaerien 2, 3, 4. LOVELLA MILLER, Remington High School 1, 2; Dolly Madison 3, 4; Comm. Club 4. [RENE MOOSMILLER, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD NAGEL, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Comm. Club 4. JEAN NESBITT, Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Science 3, 4; Cosmo. Club Treas. 3, 4; Chaos 1, 2, 3, Editor 4; G.A.A. 1; Class Play 3, 4. ALBERTA PHARES, Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. BYROM JUNIOR PHEGLEY, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Comm. Club 4; Football 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. 17 RAYMOND L. POTTS, JR., PATRICIA A. PUTTS, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Hi-Y 4; Track G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 4. 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4. JUANITA RILEY, Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES ROBERTS, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2; Science Club 4. PATRICIA ROBINSON, Sunshine I, 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; Science Club 4; Comm. Club Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 3. GRACE ROWAN, Class Vice Pres. 2, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Nat. Honor Society 4. DONALD SANDERS, Basketball 3. SHIRLEY SANDS, Class Play 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4. HELEN SAYERS, Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3, 4. ARTHUR SCHEURICH, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2; Comm. Club 4. DORIS SCHULTZ, LUCILLE SCRIPTER, Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, Sec. Wolcott High School 1; Gilboa High 2, 3, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. School 2, 3 (first sem.) 18 BETTE STANDISH, Mt. Ayr High School 1, 2; Sunshine 3, 4; Rensselaerien 3; G.A.A. 3. DONALD STEWART, Class Sec. 2; Class play 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo Club 4; Science Club 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2. GERALD W. STROLE, JR„ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; F.C.A. 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Co- Capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT TANNER, Hi-Y 1; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Football 3. NOLA WARREN, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. JACK WOODS, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Basket- ball 3. RUSSELL E. STRAWBR1DGE, 1R„ A.S.U.S.N.R.; Class play 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Drum Major 3; Bucknell Uni. V-5. Inducted July 6, 1945. 19 DALE STATH, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, Comm. Club 4; Basketball 2, 3. KEITH STREITMATTER, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4. DONALD O. SWING, Class play 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Science Club 3, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 4. RUTH ANN TEACH, National Honor Society 3, 4; Class play 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. Club 3, 4; Comm. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 4. SENIOR HOROSCOPE Allen English Independent Bob Haygood Dale Stath Witty Barbara Gates Mary Hare Happy-go-lucky Grace Rowan Jerry Strole Drowsy All the rest of the Seniors Jim Ekstrom Dear Juanita Riley Carl Hendrix Musical Jean Nesbitt Robert Simonin Hang on Darold Gifford Jack Duttenhaver Quiet Mary Ferguson Paul Luers Sweet Rita Jo Levandowski Keith Streitmatter Unobtrusive Ivan Handley Lois Lonegran Sincere Don Sanders Ruth Ann Teach Gab Bill Leopold Frank Hill Good Kid Marvin DeWees Bette Standish Stick-to-it Rose Marie Knoerzer Marietta Felder Capability Robert Tanner Phyllis Johnson Reliability Lynn Shook Patty Putts Typing Shirley Sands Jim George Senior Comedian Doris Green Margery Hamer Farming Raymond Potts Doris Schultz Cheerfulness Irene Moosmiller Verna Katzbach Athletics B.J.Phegley Myrtle Burrell Generosity Bub Scheurich Evelyn McAleer Looks Don Stewart Betty Bowman Smiles Joan Lee Imajean Denton Ability Don Nagel Betty Lou Hoeferlin Height Patsy Robinson James Malone Right there Alberta Phares Bud Knaub Bashful Regina Maienbrook Gerald Feldhaus Demure Lovella Miller Edward McKinney Flapperish Lucille Scripter Bill Dill Twitterpated Geraldine Feldhaus Gladys Duley Brains Don Swing Nola Warren Earnestness David Biggs Shirley Lintner Domesticity Helen Sayers Mary Daugherty Language Pat Hardman Charles Roberts Disposition Mary Jo Hermanson Betty Phegley — Everybody’s Friend 20 HONORS AND AWARDS 1945 CLASS OF ' 23 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Joan Jacks TRI KAPPA AWARDS FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES JUNIORS Jane Paulus Nadine Keys Gladys Duley Larry Erb Lowell Hoshaw Donald Swing LADIES ' LITERARY AWARD HOME ECONOMICS PRIZES Beverly Boyle 1st sem. Gladys Duley 2nd sem. Marietta Felder AMERICAN LEGION AWARD LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD Thompson Murray Doris Nuss DR. A. R. KRESLER WOODCRAFT AWARDS 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Eugene Faris 1 . Byrom Malone 1. Edward Hartman Evan McColly 2. Kenneth Shoup 2. Charles Haygood W. L. BOTT COMMERCIAL PRIZES Typing I: Geraldine Feldhaus, James Malone Typing II: Elsie Rossmanith, Laura Martin Bookkeeping: Marian Jordan, Doris Nuss D. A. R. GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Beverly Boyle GWIN’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Elsie Rossmanith JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Scholarship: Betty Toben Athletic: Harry Fellmy Activities: Ray Hershman G. A. A. AWARDS Ruth Ann Teach Lucille Ritter Shirley Lintner Jane Paulus Rita Jo Levandowski Marilyn Mathew Marvel Sanders Lillian Lintner AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST AWARD Ruth Ann Teach BAND AWARDS Outstanding Freshman Band Student Loretta McEl fresh Outstanding Sophomore Band Student Paula Wartena DR. ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP— ATHLETIC AWARD Edward Hudson 21 Li I SENIOR PROPHECY Rensselaer, Indiana, April 28, 1956 Dear Mary Jo: Since you inquired about certain members of the Class of ’46, I thought I ' d tell you about all of them. “JIM” EKSTROM, “BOB SIMONIN, PAUL LUERS, “BUB” SCHEURICH, and RAY POTTS have become first class farmers. There are several noticeable changes on Main Street. A new doctor has hung out his shingle. He is ALLEN ENGLISH M. D. Park’s Variety store has a new owner and proprietress, MARY HARE. DALE STATH is now a professor of engineering at Purdue. JERRY STROLE and B. J. have replaced Mr. Franklin and Mr. Davisson as coaches. We’ve added Frankfort, Logansport, and Jefferson to our schedule and the old gym is filled to capacity for every game. Of course you’ve heard CARL HENDRIX broadcast Isn’t he wonderful? Sort of a combination Harry James and Jose Iturbi. LOIS LONEGRAN and MARY DAUGHERTY are still competing for the International Ladies ' Riding Championship. Since Lois is better than Mary, Mary has decided to devote her time to singing. RUTH ANN, VERNA, and BARBARA are still touring the country as Tish, Aggie, and Lizzie. They’ve made a fortune assisting J. Edgar Hoover in his crime busting campaign. FRANK HILL is supervisor of Rens- selaer’s new radio station WKRO. Wedding bells rang for DON SANDERS and BETTE STANDISH. Their marital bliss is marred only occasionally by his hanging out too much at DON NAGEL ' S new undertaking establishment. MARIETTA FELDER has assumed complete charge of the new cafeteria in R. H. S. PATTY PUTTS is the new society editor of the Rensselaer Republican. They needed it. JIM GEORGE is still the contemptous villian in a summer stock company touring the West. MARGIE HAMER gave up domestic fife for the Reynold’s skating act. ‘PHYL’’ and “MOOSE” design all her costumes, and EVELYN McALEER is her private beautician. GRACE ROWAN is the efficient and capable secretary of SENATOR CHARLES ROBERTS. His private cook is MARY FERGUSON. J. RILEY is owner of Murray’s Department Store. JEAN NESBITT is touring the country singing the leading role in “Lohengrin.” DAROLD GIFFORD’S hair is snowy white, the result of his constant haranguing with Barbara. DON STEWART won the Indianapolis Speed- way this year. JOAN LEE’S and PATSY ROBINSON’S new night club “The Chitchat” is a popular hangout for all. Their experiences in Harris’ Creamery have proved invaluable. President and MRS. WILLIAM DILL, nee GERALDINE FELDHAUS, have purchased the old Monon. DON SWING and GLADYS DULEY are most bitter enemies. Their quiz kid programs compete with each other on WKRO. PAT H. is the new Ford agent and BILL LEOPOLD is his financial backer. The title of “Corn King has been won by IVAN HANDLEY the last nine years. BETTY LOU is still one of the most enthus- iastic spectators at our athletic contests. I wonder why? M. DEWEES’ new Coca-Cola place is a show place. It’s a real asset to the community. D. GREEN is on the Chicago Tribune staff. Her comic strip “Aunt Emmie’s Uncle” is a scream. “MYRT” is the new physical education instructor at St. Joe. Did you know it is now a co-ed? BETTY BOWMAN’S dancing class is especially popular with St. Joe boys. Arthur Murray has tried to hire her. JEAN DENTON is now Mrs. Bob Waymouth and is a WAVE to keep up with her sailor husband. J. MALONE is head of the typing department of Rensselaer’s new N. K. Knaub Business College. Mr. Knaub’s son “BUD” has just been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. GERALD FELD- HAUS, the jitterbug farmer, has made money with his novel idea for entertainment — nightly barn dances. ED McKINNEY, SHIRLEY LINTNER, “BOB” HAYGOOD are all on the staff of Monnett School, a swanky mid-western school for girls. “Bob” is the principal. DAVID BIGGS was graduated from the Art Institute, magna cum laude. He is famous as a commercial artist in New York City. A modern sewing factory in Rensselaer now is under the management of L. SCRIPTER, A. PHARES, R. MAIEN- BROOK, and R. M. KNOERZER. They are making nifty new sailor suits that replaced the bell bottom trousers. LOVELLA MILLER is a beautician. Her curly locks are a natural advertisement for her business. “BOB’ TANNER is employed by Uncle Sam in our national forests. Bob has invented several new kinds of fire fighting equipment. He just recently gave an address before the saftey classes of R. H. S. JACK DUTTENHAVF.R is coach at Morocco. The Beavers have been going places under him. The Riley Hospital’s new dietician, HELEN SAYERS, is efficient. She and DORIS SCHULTZ, superintendent of nurses, share an apartment in the nurses’ quarters. RITA LEVANDOWSKI, a New York model, is still trying for a screen test. What about you, MARY JO? I hear your work among the natives of Iran is most interesting. KEITH STREITMATTER has done a lot with his missionary work in Guam. Write again soon. With love, Shirley. 24 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1921—1946 The National Honor Society was founded to stimulate scholarship and create a national standard for secondary school comparable to Phi Beta Kappa in higher education. The Rensselaer charter was granted May 14, 1921. Membership is based also on conspicuous leadership, loyalty to high ideals, nobility of , character and service. They are greatest who serve most. No honor conferred by our school excels that represented by this society. It is the pleasure of the Chaos Staff to present here the graduates of R. H. S. who have been elected into this honorary society. 1921-1922 Mabel Eisele Irene Hoover Mary E. Kannal Joe McColly Ewart Merica Lowell Morell Harold Roth Willis Wright 1924-1925 George Reed Lottie Davisson Albert Leavel Esther McColly Helen Ranton Rebecca Halsey John Hunt Edward Smith 1922-1923 Mary J. Brown Harold Fleming Sam Grant John Hopkins Paul Michaels Riffia Potts Francis Turfler Mary Washburn 1925-1926 Jeanette Murphy Eva Karnowsky Elizabeth Kresler Margaret Myer Ralph Fcndig 1923-1924 Kathryn Chapman Mary Graham Della Holder Kathryn King Ellen Kresler Geraldine Roth Marjory Sprague Blanche White James Hopkins 1926-1927 Alfred Collins Robert Lefler Jennings Ramey Dolly Beaver Bernice Burgin Lucille Herath Margaretta Tilton Dorothy Thompson 1927-1928 Ernest Graham Betty Miller Sarah Hunt Margaret Wild Mary A. Warren Esther Arnott 1930-1931 Josephine Zimmer Dorothy Moehlman Jeannette Kresler Elizabeth Dye Betty Roth Virginia Roth Charlene Hemphill Mary K. Culp Floris Arnott 1928-1929 Dorothy Anderson Frederick Fendig Jane Myer Margene Roth Lloyd Sigo Morgan Sterrett Florence Wrght Robert Wright 1931-1932 Dorothy Mills Elizabeth Greist Isaac Marlatt Louis Haas Robert Parkison Mary J. Myres Louise Norman Eleanor J. Strickler Elizabeth J. Long Esther Hayes Helen Hilliard 1929-1930 Sadie Leopold Ellis Hopkins lone Sigo Madeline Sprague Elsie Hayes 19324933 Leon Kresler Mary L. Warner Claudia Kruzan Catherine Borntrager Zelda Daugherty Elsie Washburn Richard Knaub Lynn Shook Donald Swing Ruby Cromer Omar Miller Robert Book Rebecca Hall Eleanor Long 26 1933-1934 Rabin Pullins Jeannette Rowen Everett Jordan Thomas Parkison Doris Strickler Jean Smith Raymond Beaver Howard Beaver Velma Fenwick 1936-1937 Bethel Bishop Lucilla Hall Sarah J. Hoyes Dean Porter Edith Birdsall Frank Hoover Floyd Stath Hugh Davisson 1939-1940 Philip Fendig John Davisson Carl Nagel John Cook Suzanne Hopkins Eileen Nagel Charlene Stanley Phyllis Catt Samuel Lloyd William Rose Bettie Thomas 1942-1943 Joan Jordan Nancy Hoover Elizabeth Davisson Hilton Bowman Connie Fortune Norma Hershman Anita Feldhaus Lois Reed Janice Sage John Reeve 1945-1946 Jean Nesbitt Marietta Felder Ruth Ann Teach Betty Bowman Gladys Duley Richard Knaub Lynn Shook Donald Swing Frank Hill Grace Rowan 1934-1935 Glen Toben Jeannette Chapman Harry Bell Evelyn Fletcher Frances Murphy John Marlatt Isabelle Blaze Charlotte Myres 1937-1938 Norma Bachelder Mary Brusnahan Kathleen Clodfeltcr Betty Rowen Pauline Tonner Millicent Rose 1940-1941 Ruby Johnson John Hudson Jane Shook Doris Britt Ardis Jacks Maxine Stillman Raymond Smith 1943-1944 James Bahler Jean Overton Helen Salyers Bernice Simpson Joan Reeve Joan Roy 1946-1947 Glenn Bahlci John Barnes 1935-1936 Lucyl Beaver Donald Cromer Merle Daugherty Paul J. Hall Robert Johnson Maurice Karnowsky Hugh Tom Kirk Flora Schumaker Edward Kurtz Sue Maincs Robert Mannan Marcia McColly Russell Rowen 1938-1939 Mary Jordan Helen Cook Dorothy Ritchie Jean Thompson Kate Kirk Edward Teyber Helen Branson Ruth Duggins Lucille Claussen Martha E. Graham Wilbur Lynam Byron Nesbitt 1941-1942 Avalyn Lane Doris Miller William Ramey Keith Nesbitt Florence Spurgeon Doris Hoeferlin Anita Putts Rosabelle Bowman Jacqueline Dean 1944-1945 Beverly Boyle Elsie Rossmanith Betty Toben Thompson Murray Marian Jordan Joan Jacks Doris Nuss Keith Lakin 27 Left to right: Hoyes, Mrs. Stump, Martin, Mr. Rundy, Gwin. CLASS OF 1947 President, Floyd Hoyes , Vice President, Jim Gwin Treasurer, Jean Martin Sponsors, Mrs. Stump and Mr. Bundy Class Colors, Red and White To handle the important affairs of our class we elected Floyd (Snooky) Hoyes as president, Jim Gwin as vice president, and Jean Martin as treasurer. Red and white were chosen for class colors. The Junior Class was very well represented on the basketball team with four juniors on the starting line-up and three other junior boys as substitutes. Our own Glenn Bahler was captain of the first five. During the football season twelve juniors were out for football, not to mention last but not least our three junior cheer leaders, Bethel Stillman, Phyllis SayJer, and Thyra Nuss. The first semester we were kept busy making posters for the Lowell (Homecoming) game, and sponsoring a dance after the St. Joe football game. The second semester the production of the annual Junior play proved to be a success bringing to cover much new talent. During the course of the year four members of our class were made eligible for membership in the Quill and Scroll, international journalistic society. Several members of our class were officers in the clubs of R. H. S. Several class meetings were called this year, and with the able help of Mr. Bundy and Mrs. Stump, our class sponsors, plans were made which produced our Junior Prom, one of the nicest events of the year. Yes, we truly have a class to be proud of, we, the Class of ’47. — Jean Martin. 28 Top row, left to right: Epler, Brooks, Day, J. Gvvin, Bahler, Hudson, M. Gwin, Baldwin. Second row: Claussen, Barber, Barnes, Hoshaw, Geren, Branson, Kruger. Third row: Barlow, L. George, B. Jordan, G. Hunt, Childers, Keys, Griffin, L. George. Fouth row: Ferguson, H. Cook, Hoyes, Beaver, Kannc, Downs, E. Anderson. Fifth row: Jackson, Dowty, Casto, Armstrong, Henry, C. Anderson, Hancock. Sixth row: J. Teach, G. Smith, Wasowicz, Williams, Shoup, P. Teach, Malone, Tow. Seventh row: Frisk, Williamson, Nesius, Stillman, Strole, Wartena, Worland. Eighth row: Selby, Moosemiller, H. Smith, Yeoman, Waymire, Merica, Tanner. Ninth row: Sayler, Walter, Zickmund, Streitmatter, Schultz, Nuss, Spriggs. Tenth row: Nagel, Moore, Ritter, Ramey, P. Smith, Martin, York. 29 Left to right: English, Mr. Harrison, Overton, Mrs. Hoeppner, Feldhaus. THE CLASS OF 19 President, Bill Feldhaus Vice President, Joe English Treasurer, Barbara Overton Sponsors, Mrs. Hoeppner and Mr. Harrison Class Motto, “He Who Succeeds, Succeeds Through Himself” Class Colors, Green and White We, the Class of ’48, started on our sophomore year by electing Bill Feldhaus president, Joe English vice president, and Barbara Overton for treasurer to carry out the class duties. At our first meeting we voted to have a weiner roast instead of the usual class party. Some hiked, some rode, and some hitch-hiked to John Hordeman’s. In spite of the fact that we forgot potato chips and the spoons for baked beans, we filled to the brim with hot dogs and pop. We played “run for your supper until it was time to go home. Bernard Maienbrook’s wagon and cars of Avril Hancock and others furnished transportation back to town. This plan saved money to be spent next year on our Junior Prom. We made posters for the home-coming game and took our place in the parade. With school well on its way, we alleviated the burdens of study with our social life. Marvel Sanders was made secretary in the Sunshine Society, Bob Anderson a secretary in F.C.A., and Lillian Lintner a secretary in Dolly Madison. Through the work of these and others, we gained social recognition in the clubs. Henry Voss, Bob Hughes, Margaretta Daugherty, and Phyllis Reed joined the Rensselaerien Staff. The band and chorus had old and new members from the Sophomore Class. Our boys took part in football, basketball, and track. Several boys were subs for our varsity football team. The “B” team, composed of many sophomores, had a fine season. At this point we wish to express our gratitude to our sponsors, Mrs. Hoeppner and Mr. Harrison. We hope that our new class sponsor, Miss Nagel, will prove as helpful as Mrs. Hoeppner. We are looking to junior year as a promise of higher scholastic and athletic attainments. — Jane Paulus. 30 Top row, left to right: Hunt, Hickman, Cambensy, Dewey, Hughes, Davisson, Faris, Gifford, L. Erb. Second row: Feldhaus, Cook, Bachman, English, Hordeman, Bachelder, Huff, Herr. Third row: Elswick, Day, England, Hayes, Campbell, Fisher, Hall, Frisk, M. Erb. Fourth row: Ray Donnelly, Hill, R. Anderson, Blacklidge, Hancock, Robert Donnelly, Amsler, Griffin, Atkinson. Fifth row: E. Erb, Daugherty, Christian, Clemens, G. Anderson, Harmon, Jordan, Eldridge, Baldwin. Sixth row: Toben, Wolfe, Warren, Voss, Shide, McColly, Katzbach, Salyers. Seventh row: Simonin, Tiede, M. Sanders, Reed, Michael, Lintner, McElfresh. Eighth row: Wren, Sexton, Yeoman, Wood, McCoy, Kresel, Rayner, Maienbrook. Ninth row: Wilson, Levandowski, Phillips, Sayler, Palmer, Waling, Siebert, Laird. Tenth row: Topp, Sims, Paulus, Overton, Knoerzer, Schafer, Knouff. 31 Standing, left to right: Feldhaus, Waymouth. Seated: Ames, Mr.Knaub, Mrs. Christopher. CLASS OF 1949 President, Don Waymouth Vice President, Dick Ames Treasurer, Betty Feldhaus Sponsors, Mrs. Christopher and Mr. Knaub Class Motto, “Ever Forward, Never Backward” Class Flower, Red Rose Class Colors, Red and White The class of 1949 has been ushered into its new role as high school students. The first week was a hectic one, of course, with people struggling to open their lockers and scurrying about trying to find the right class rooms. All have survived. We “Greenies” are looking forward to being sophomores next year. The Rensselaer Homecoming Game was attended by many loyal freshmen. We were represented by many colorful banners, each depicting the victory of R. H. S. The banners were all original ideas suggested by the sponsors and freshmen class members. You sponsors, Mrs. Christopher and Mr. Knaub, have done a swell job of gujding us through our first year in R. H. S. and we want to thank you. I think that the freshmen have picked a very appropriate class motto, “Ever Forward, Never Back- ward. The class colors are red and white and the class flower is the red rose. Desirous of getting off to a good start we freshmen have devoted our entire first semester to studies and very little social activity. The grades at the end of the first semester indicate that we have accom- plished our objective. We have enthusiastically supported the High School’s athletic program both in football and in basketball. At the close of the basketball season, we had our one social event of the year, a well planned party. Riley, Bahler, Childs, Lee, Stath starred on the freshman basketball team. We had a fine season under Mr. Harrison’s able coaching. — Dorothy Williams. 32 Top row, left to right: R. Stath, Richard Putts, Summers, Wortley, Riley, Waymouth, Williamson, Rob t Putts, W. Stath. Second row: Williamson, Wood, Roberts, Smith, Tyler, Sorensen, Tanner, Putnam. Ihird row: Walter, Yeoman, Padgitt, Rosen krantz, Stcinkamp, L. Yeoman, Sheffer, Zimmer, Tow. Pourth row: Scheurich, Reed, Williams, Robinson, Shide, Phegley, Prater, Scripter, Sanders, kitth row. Irene Standish , Ilcne Standish, L. Smith, M. Smith, E. Spurgeon, A. Spurgeon, Walker, Paulus Sixth row: Moore, Obermeyer, Hayes, Hawkeye, Jackson, Knouff, Gratner, George, Burns. Seventh row: Hadley, Loncrgan, Brown, Critser, Moore, Geren, Dorsey, Feldhaus Eighth row: Hayes, Lee, Huff, Bramble, Hall, Childs, Ames, Haygood, ' Bahlcr . Ninth row: Misch, Anderson, McAlecr, Johnson, Nagel, Iliff, Grifiin, Fortune. Tenth row: Mitchell, Downs, Harmon, Fletcher, Brusnahan, Dewey, Dowty Martin Eleventh row: Armstrong, J. Daugherty, Knoerzer, K. Daugherty, List, Eldridge, Nuss. 33 Top row, left to right: Putman, Critser, Roberts, Levandowski, Campbell, Hunt, H. Schultz, R. M. Knoerzer, Reed, Katzbach, Riley, Hare, Louise George, Childers, Putts, Moore, B. Smith. Second row: Lucilla George, S. Lintncr, Strole, Lee, B. Jordan, Sayers, Griffin, Fisher, Michaels, Dulcy, Brown, Wartena, Sayler, Gates, Denton, Rowan, Worland, Hoeferlin. Third row: List, B. Standish, Prater, W. Armstrong, M. Ferguson, Tiede, Day, Teach, Green, E. Anderson, Phegley, Tanner, L. Lonergan, L. Lintncr, Moosmiller, Barlow, McAleer, P. Robinson. Fourth row: M. Scripter, Elswick, J. Eldridge, McElfresh, Brusnahan, Hadley, M. Robinson, B. Ferguson, Walter, M. Lonergan, B. Fcldhaus, D. Williams, J. Paulus, Felder, Hamer, Topp, Nesbitt, Goldsberry. Fifth row: Ilene Standish, Moor, Frisk, Hall, Ramey, Warren, Bowman, Nuss, M. Daugherty, Nagel, Fletcher, G. Feldhaus, D. Schultz, Jackson, Schaffer, S. Knoerzer, I. Jordan, Ritter, Dewey. Sixth row: M. Knoerzer, M. Williams, Overton, K. Daugherty, Miss Kresler, Stillman, Sands, Hermanson, Sanders, Nesius, Irene Standish, Martin, Henry, P. Smith, D. Eldridge. Seventh row: J. Daugherty, M. Daugherty, I. Spurgeon, Knouff, D. Armstrong, C. Anderson, Harmon, A. Spurgeon, C. Nuss, Walker, Clemens, Hancock, York, S. Paulus. SUNSHINE 1922-1946 President — Mary Jo Hermanson Vice President — Joan Nesius Co rresponding Secretary — Bethel Stillman Recording Secretary — Marvel Sanders Treasurer — Shirley Sands Sponsor — Miss Kresler The Rensselaer chapter of the Indiana Sunshine Society was organized April 14, 1922 by Grace Norris. Mary J. Brown Sweeney was its first president. It was or- ganized to help each girl “try to fit herself to give intelligent service in making her community a safer and more beautiful place in which to live.” During the following years the local chapter has won recognition for its work. In 1938 a District Convention was entertained in Rensselaer. In 1940 the largest State Convention in the history of the state organization convened in the new gym of R.H.S. Over 2,300 girls attended. We have had four state officers: Elizabeth Dye Walker, State Treasurer, 1931; Helen Lee Bender, State Vice President, 1940; Jane Shook, State President, 1941; Elizabeth Kresler, State Sponsor, 1940. Since 1943, E lizabeth Kresler has been serving as District Chairman of District V. (Continued on Page 37) 36 Since the founding of the chapter the sponsors have been: 1922-1929 Grace Norris 1929-1933 Gwendolene Spencer 1933-1936 Marjorie Sprague Harrison 1936- 1937 Margaret Myer Anderson 1937- 19__ Elizabeth Kresler Past presidents of the chapter have been: 1923 Mary J. Brown Sweeney 1924 Marjorie Sprague Harrison 1925 Rebecca Halsey Adsit 1926 Margaret Myer Andersen 1927 Bernice Burgin 1928 Lela B. Maines Patterson 1929 Mildred Ramey Pfeffer 1930 Lois Russell King 1931 Elizabeth Dye Walker 1932 Eleanor Strickler Brady 1933 Claudia Kruzan Kepler 1934 Beth Gaines Stockton 1935 Jeannette Chapman Beaver 1936 Mary E. Hooker 1937 Ruth Kanney 1938 Betty Rowen 1939 Kate Kirk Teyber 1940 Helen Lee Bender 1941 Maxine Stillman 1942 Avalyn Lane 1943 Nancy Hoover 1944 Marjorie Jones 1945 Stella Smith 1946 Mary Jo Hermanson Today the chapter has over one hundred active members. Many interesting, entertaining, and educational projects are carried on. The supper honoring our dads, the Mother’s Day Tea, our impressive initiation service, a supper for the football team, and the Christmas party for the primary youngsters were some of the outstanding events this year. Next year will mark the twenty-fifth year that the Sunshine Society has been an important organization of R.H.S. 37 Standing, left to right: Shoup, A. English, Cambensy, Roberts, F. Hill, G. Bahler, Mr. Davisson, Strole, J. English, Beaver, Knaub, Davisson, J. Gwin, J. George. Second row: Potts, Hoshaw, Jackson, Hughes, Riley, G. Feldhaus, J. Malone, McColly. Third row: Wood, Barnes, Streitmatter, Woods, Hudson, Biggs, Brooks, R. Tow, P. Teach, G. Smith. Fourth row: Tobcn, Malone, Knouff, Tanner, Luers, J. Teach, D. Nagel, Swing, Scheurich, Sommers, Stewart, Hordeman. Fifth row: Leopold, W. George, Hendrix, Phegley, Hoyes, Stath, Mcrica, Selby, Dill, H. Smith, Bachelder, Shook. Seated: J. Nagel, Walters, D. Streitmatter, C. Bahler, R. Anderson, Donnelly, Levandowski, Ames, Waling, L. Yeoman, Lee, J. Anderson, Hancock. On floor: Phillips, J. Hill, Fortune, R. Yeoman, Hayes, Barber, Handley, W. Feldhaus, Cook, Stath. HI-Y 1925-1946 President — Jerry Strole, Jr. Vice President — Clifford Beaver Secretary — Glenn Bahler Treasurer — Joe English Sponsor — Mr. Davisson Hi-Y has come of age. He’s a full grown young man of twenty-one years. On December 11, 1925 a charter was granted to the Rensselaer chapter consisting of fourteen members. At first the membership was closed to freshmen. They had to prove that they could uphold the ideals of th e organization before being eligible. Mr. Ross Dean and Mr. J. H. Clearwaters were the first sponsors. Other sponsors of the Hi-Y have been: 1928- 1929 Ross Dean and Floyd Meyers 1929- 1930 A. J. Paschen 1931-1939 Homer T. Clark 1939-1944 William Holt 1944- Hugh Davisson 38 In 1943 John Reeve had the honor of serving as State Treasurer of Hi-Y. Frank Hoover and Dale Shoup served as presidents for two consecutive years. They are the only boys who have had this privilege. Today Hi-Y is an integral part of R H.S. Its membership is extended to boys in all four classes and about eighty boys are active members. This year the boys and Mr. Davisson attended different church services in a body each Sunday. The Hi-Y Banquet, one of the social events of the year, was cleverly planned. The president, Jerry Strole, acted as master of ceremonies . In November Floyd Hoyes and John Barnes attended the 26th Annual Y.M.C.A. State Older Boys’ Conference of Indiana at Terre Haute. The theme of the con- vention was “Are You Going Our Way?” The boys reported that a very profitable and interesting time was enjoyed. Cokes were sold at the football and basketball games. The sale of pencils with the basketball schedule on them increased our treasury considerably. It was the desire of the members this year to emphasize the chief principles of the club. They are clean speech, clean scholarship, clean sportsmanship, and clean living. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of Christian character. The following are past president of Hi-Y : 1925 Edward Smith 1926 Albert Northrop 1927 Alfred Collins 1928 Lawrence Arnott 1929 Walter McColly 1930 Dudley Sands 1931 Elmer Gamster 1932 Howard Randle 1933 Leon Kresler 1934 Harris Warner 1935 Herbert Strawbridge 1936 Frank Hoover 1937 Frank Hoover 1938 Edward Schmidt 1939 Gail Michal 1940 Dale Shoup 1941 Dale Shoup 1942 Keith Nesbitt 1943 John Reeve 1944 Max Overton 1945 Ray Hershman 1946 Jerry Strole, Jr. 39 J- ' � a|g| - ■ H - - MfcJU ' AM m M H mr - SR _ V m- V} • tjBB tmm - - ■ n M Ut m jPg A3® M sL M ' 9f • • ms SHK Hgf K V SL m Hal Top row, left to right: Day, George, Burrell, Campbell, Sanders, Miller, Katzbach, Riley, Hare, B. Smith, Roberts, Denton, H. Schultz. Second row: McAleer, Walter, Fisher, Michael, Hayes, Rowan, S. Lir.tner, Tanner, Putman, Geren, S. Knoerzcr, Schafer. 1 hird row: Williams, N. List, M. Ferguson, Dulcy, Moosmiller, Johnson, Tiede, E. Anderson, Hall, Frisk, Sayers, Felder, B. Ferguson. Fourth row: M. Daugherty, M. Knoerzcr, Shidc, Wood, W. List, Jordan, Dorsey, Phegley, England, Elswick, Casto, Hamer. Fifth row: M. Smith, Overton, D. Eldridge, Phares, C. Eldridge, L. Smith, Maienbrook, Dowty, Dewey, Warren, Simonin, Topp, J. Daugherty, Harmon. Sixth row: C. Anderson, E. Spurgeon, Miss Merchant, Levandowski, Jackson, D. Schultz, L. Lintner, Hancock, Clemens, A. Spurgeon, York. DOLLY MADISON President — Doris Schultz Vice President — Loretta Jackson Secretary — Lillian Lintner Treasurer — Rita Levandowski Sponsor — Miss Merchant 1 he Dolly Madison Olub is one of our busiest and most useful organizations. To become a member it is necessary for a girl to have at least one year of home economics. The most important purpose of the club is the preparing and serving of banquets for various groups. One of the goals the club hopes to reach in the near future is the purchase of new electrical equipment for the home economics kitchen. This year a new idea has been adopted by the club. It is a point system by which the girls receive points for participating in certain activities. These points are allowed to accumulate from year to year and eventually will be changed into degrees. During the year the club sponsored their annual Christmas Dance and also took charge of the Easter program. These girls are the future homemakers of America and as such they realize the importance of learning the principles of homemaking and at the same time they are learning to work together — an indispensable lesson in our new world of peace. 40 Top row, left to right: Rosenkranz, Baldwin, Shide, Wortley, Dewey, Warren, Erb, Wolfe. Second row: Kruger, Herr, Claussen, Kanne, Cook, Branson, Yeoman, Obcrmeyer. Third row: Walter, Haygood, Siebcrt, Gratncr, Zickmund, Huff, Waling, H. Yeoman. Fourth row: Sanders, Laird, Zimmer, Atkinson, Maicnbrook, Palmer, Shcffcr. Seated: Williams, Epler, Simonin, Potts, Mr. Bundy, Handley, Geren. F.F.A. President — Raymond Potts Vice President — Robert Simonin Reporter — Ellis Williams Secretary — Wayne Epler Treasurer — John Geren Sentinel — Ivan Handley Sponsor — Mr. Bundy Future Farmers of America— And this country will depend upon its future farmers to secure the future of America. In the great war that has just been won, it was the farmer who was the “man behind the man behind the gun.” In the process of reconstructing the war-torn world, it is the American farmer who must feed the world. These farmers’ sons fought the battles of this greatest of all wars and this left the American farmer shorthanded. Nevertheless, he “produced the goods” to secure democracy. Only in a democracy can such a large group of boys meet and discuss the problems of agriculture that face the future of America’s food producers. The F.F.A. is the basic foundation for the education and teaching of cooperation of American boys who are interested in being, or are definitely going to be farmers. The Rensselaer F.F.A. has had many activities. They sponsored their annual dance; they attended district meetings at Purdue and other meetings pertaining to agricul- ture. Their biggest project of the year, “The Corn Show,” went off with the usual efficient and beneficial delight of both exhibitors and spectators. 41 Top row, left to right: Brooks, Feldhaus, English, Knaub, Malone, Stewart. Second row: Nesius, Merica, H. Smith, Leopold, Lucrs, Wartcna. Third row: Levandowski, Green, M. Daugherty, Nuss, Hermanson, Bowman, Sands, P. Smith, Worland, Felder, Lonergan. Fourth row: Nesbitt, Teach, Duley, Gates, Swing, George, Mrs. Stuinp, Martin, Henry. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB President — Don Swing Vice President — James George Secretary-treasurer — Marietta Felder Sponsor — Mrs. Stump By means of lectures, reports, and movies, the life and the customs of the peoples of all nations are made the basis of a better understanding and therefore the factors which lead to international friendship. In the world of today this knowledge is most important, when we are striving for world wide peace. The scope of this club, Cosmopolitari, embraces the peoples of all races. On Pan America Day, April 14, the club sponsored a general assembly at which time a program was planned to study the life in a Pan American country. One of the Central or South American countries is studied each year through colored educational films. Venezuela, Columbia, Guatemala, and Mexico have been studied during recent years. Throughout the year and in previous years the club welcomes guest speakers. The South American countries were not the only countries which the club studied. Interesting talks on Southern European countries through the eyes of a soldier, Mediterranean countries, and a glimpse of the eastern states by motor were given and added interest to the meetings of the club. During the year the club sponsored a Christmas program and also a school dance. Mrs. Mabelle Stump, the club sponsor, is a great influence in making the Cosmo- politan Club a highly educational and worthwhile organization. The symbols of the Cosmopolitan Club are the flags of all nations. 42 Top row, left to right: Brooks, Biggs, Tanner, Gwin, Knaub, Roberts, Hughes, Davisson, George. Second row: Daugherty, J. Paulus, Worland, Wartena, Reed, Brown, Hadley, Williams. Third row: Tobcn, Katzbach, Erb, Stewart, Voss, English, McKinney, Luers. Fourth row: Robinson, Henry, Donnelly, Merica, Sommers, Daugherty, S. Paulus, Nesbitt, Hill. Fifth row: Mrs. Seal, Nagel, Yeoman, Felder, Swing, Iliff, Hoshaw, Mr. Mohr. SCIENCE CLUB President — Don Swing Vice President — Bettie Phegley Treasurer — Marietta Felder Sponsors — Mr. Mohr, Mr. Gwin In our new era of peace we are hearing more and more about the wonder s of science. We have fantastic evidence of the approach of a new age since the knowledge of atomic energy is ours. Newspapers and magazines thrill us with stories of an entirely new world dedicated almost wholly to science. In the face of these facts it is impossible to underestimate the importance of the Science Club. By stimulating interest in science and also by making recent developments in the world of science known to the students, this club serves a two-fold purpose. Every month the club has an interesting and informative program for its members. Featured each time was a different speaker, a member of the club, or a moving picture dealing with some phase of science. The club sponsored, as usual, the annual science exhibit. This exhibit included demonstrations by members of the various science classes and was open to the public. They also sponsored a school dance. The Science Club is preparing its members to live in the world of tomorrow. 43 ' W W - w 1 J JBftY ' ' - - Kfl HE ■ - 1 - ■ m T r • I M ML J jm a f - BlJ uQ - - flE • fl [ 1 - yyA y .Vs. i v ' V Er m ijp w «• ] W r Tyi J itm - - nkug SHE - - 1 ■1 - r m . M BL - HHb BA - 1 R W T vA , i • j ul TV Top row, left to right: Roberts, Denton, Putts, Sanders, Stillman, Katzbach, Campbell, Levandowski, B. Smith, Critser. Second row: Michael, L. Lintner, Day, Worland, Putnam, George, Tiede, Strole, Lee, Sayler. Third row: Prater, W. Armstrong, Brown, Gates, Teach, Green, Tanner, Phcglcy, Loncrgan, B. Fcldhaus. Fourth row: Frisk, Fletcher, J. Paulus, Brusnahan, M. Robinson, McElfrcsh, L. Smith, Nuss, M. Daugherty, Moosmiller. Fifth row: E. Spurgeon, K. Daugherty, Phares, Hadley, Sands, G. Feldhaus, Bowman, Williams, Ritter, M. Smith. Sixth row: Miss Stoner, P. Robinson, A. Spurgeon, Eldridge, Scriptcr, M. Daugherty, D. Armstrong, Clemens, S. Paulus, S. Lintner. G.A.A. President — Shirley Lintner Sponsor — Miss Stoner The activities of the Girls’ Athletic Association started with the initiation of the new members. We gathered at the high school for a wiener roast, but the weather interferred. In a battle royal behind the high school the new members were urged with paddles to throw eggs and potatoes at each other. In the gym the initiates rolled potatoes with their noses across the gym floor and back. After this bit of fun we were driven through the paddling machine. We boiled the wieners and ate in the gym. After some group singing, all went home. During the fall meetings we took hikes out in the country. These were enjoyed by all, even though our “dogs hurt” for many days. After the weather no longer permitted going on hikes, we played games in the gym. Some played basketball, some exercised on the rings and trapeze. Others enjoyed aerial dart and volleyball. Every Thursday night was our regular meeting time. Fifteen points are given to a member for each meeting attended. The first eight girls earning the highest number of points are given recognition at Honors Night the last week of school. 44 Top row, left to right: Faris, Cambensy, J. Gwin, Tanner, Bahler, Davisson, Shoup, Strole, Voss. Second row: R. Tow, McColly, D. Stath, G. Feldhaus, Hudson, Smith, George, M. Gwin. Third row: Moosemiller, Hoyes, W. Stath, Sommers, Teach, Barnes, Dill, Bach elder, Hordeman. Fourth row: Nagel, Hancock, Phillips, Leopold, Downs, W. Feldhaus, Sayler, Levandowski, A. Tow. Fifth row: Mr. Harrison, Donnelly, Reed, Malone, Phegley, R. Anderson, Hill, Misch, J. Anderson. F.C.A. President — B. J. Phegley Vice Pres ident — Byron Malone Treasurer — Robert Anderson Sponsor — Mr. Harrison The Future Craftsman Club of R.FLS. had many interesting activities this year. Under the leadership of B. J. Phegley and Mr. Harrison the programs were arranged and consisted mostly of educational films. Some of the outstanding movies shown were on the subjects of aluminum, copper, abrasives, and steel. We learned how aluminum was mined into metal and then fabricated. Copper mining in Arizona was shown. We studied the making of steel and nickel. Through these visual aids much valuable knowledge was gained. In this world of tomorrow all of these metals studied will be of great assistance in the manufactur- ing of a beautifully equipped factory, home, or in the production of some tiny but useful gadget. 45 Top row, left to right: Green, Gates, Teach, Hughes, Voss, Knaub, English, Williams, Duley, Sayers, Armstrong. Second row: McAleer, Loncrgan, Robinson, B. Fcldhaus, Fortune, Hill, Selby, Lcvandowski, Hardman, Bowman, Putts. Third row: Worland, Mary Daugherty, Nesius, Sayler, Stillman, Overton, Nuss, Margaretta Daugherty, Reed, Hare, Hoeferlin Hermanson, Sands. Seated: Mrs. Hoeppner, G. Feldhaus, Felder, Henry, Leopold, Beaver, Smith, George, Hoshaw. RENSSELAERIEN Editors — Marietta Felder and Geraldine Feldhaus Business Manager — William Leopold Circulation Manager — Mary Daugherty Sponsor — Mrs. Hoeppner Our school paper, THE RENSSELAERIEN, featured many new ideas this year. The size of the paper was changed from a six column back to the five column size it had been for so many years. The “floating headline” was used to give the paper a different style each time. Under the direction of Marietta Felder and Geraldine Feldhaus, co-editors; Patricia Henry, assistant editor; Bill Leopold, business manager; and Mrs. Evelyn Hoeppner, the sponsor, the 45 member staff published 12 regular isues with a special issue distributed the first day of school. The Christmas issue was featured with red and green ink. The staff also sponsored the publication of the Rensselear High School Handbook. A RENSSELAERIEN office was established in the back part of the sponsor’s room. It was in this office, that the paper was typed, compiled, and edited. Patty Putts, the exchange editor, posted the 25 different exchange papers on the bulletin board there, so students could see what other high school newspapers are like. The staff was honored this year by sending delegates to the Indiana High School Press Association Annual Convention held at Franklin College. Five delegates, Marietta Felder, Geraldine Feldhaus, Patricia Henry, Bill Leopold, and Junior Fortune, attended. The staff also rejoined Quill and Scroll, the national journalistic society for high school newspapers. During the year 1931 to 1932, the paper had originally joined this society but later dropped its membership. 46 The new members of Quill and Scroll are: B. Bowman, Mary Daugherty, G. Duley, A. English, M. Felder, G. Feldhaus, D. Green, B. Hoshaw, P. Henry, M. J. Hermanson, B. Hoeferlin, R. Knaub, W. Leopold, J. Nesbitt, T. Nuss, P. Putts, S. Sands, R. A. Teach, M. L. Worland. In the January issue of THE RENSSELAERIEN appeared the complete history of the paper. It was published 27 years ago by Orvil P. Rowen, first editor, and Miss Blanche Merry, first sponsor. For a while the paper was printed by students in the school rooms but later was printed by the local print shops, as it is today. 1919-1946 EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGERS SPONSORS 1920 Orvil Rowen Floyd Platt Blanche Merry 1921 Donald Rhoades Ruth Clark Cecil Hudson Blanche Merry 1922 Lowell Morrell Aileen Allman 1923 Harold Fleming Lawrence Hays Aileen Allman 1924 James Hopkins Darold Fleming H. P. House 1925 Albert Leavel George Reed H. P. House 1926 Albert Northrop Walter Ford William C. Covert 1927 Ernest Graham Deloss Rowen William C. Covert 1928 Ernest Graham Elmer Ihne William C. Covert 1929 George Maines Dale Yeoman William C. Covert 1930 Dale Yeoman Pauline Leopold Elizabeth V. Neal 1931 Rosalind Kruzan Floris Arnott F. S. Stephens 1932 Dorothy Jane Mills Elizabeth Long William Jardine 1933 Rebecca Hall Martha Parks William Jardine 1934 Jean Smith Frances Murphy William Jardine 1935 Harry Bell Ed Kurtz William Jardine 1936 Marcia McColly Maurice Karnowsky William Jardine 1937 Betty Rowen Wayne Comer Jeannette Kresler 1938 Mary L. Brusnahan Betty Rowen Philip Fendig Jeannette Kresler 1939 Katherine Kirk Jean Thompson Wilbur Lynam Dorothea Wolfe 1940 Bettie Thomas Philip Fendig Carlene Stanley Dorothea Wolfe 1941 Avalyn Lane Ruby Johnson Robert Gamster Minnie Mae Bartley 1942 Avalyn Lane Jacqueline Dean John Reeve Minnie Mae Bartley 1943 Sue Daniels Norma Hershman John Reeve Grace Norris 1944 Joan Reeve Jean Felder Thompson Murray Grace Norris 1945 Joan Jacks Ann Parkison Thompson Murray Thompson Murray Grace Norris 1946 Marietta Felder Geraldine Feldhaus William Leopold Mrs. Evelyn Hoeppner Miss Eileen Nagel 47 Cn X E . tj jr „ v -c • « 3 jj 8 ' Els J -C 7 Q C °° . C fit ' s a £ £ .2 S - £ F S 25 © - t; „ - = b „ E c c H. „ sj i-th j 3 r C Jh ffi s § | . . - £ n 5 0- 2 . S SJH .2 ,2 J- I I C •f _c H £ - ' u Q 2 aT-fi S £ — N , || | x I £ ffl £ C © - --£ Ji 1 2 = 2 =J H so o S „ -j- s i « .. vT“ £ z £ u. � - «S O C n «T ' -s - •• sT 8 I B | C £ i !S i is c ' Co O O £ Top row, left to right: G. Feldhaus, Potts, J. Strole, Tow, A. English, Knaub, K. Streitmatter, Brooks, J. George, J. English, Malone. Second row: N. Roberts, M. Sanders, Childers, Moore, Miller, Reed, Riley, Hare, B. Smith, Putts, Stillman, Campbell. Third row: R. Teach, L. Geren, Barlow, J. Tiede, Fisher, Griffin, A. Tanner, Hayes, L. George, E. Day, Lintner, Putman. Fourth row: Prater, W. Armstrong, J. Strole, J. Lee, Sayers, Duley, Jordan, Wartena, P. Sayler, M. Phegley, B. Feldhaus, McElfresh. Fifth row: J. Paulus, M. Daugherty, Felder, D. Nagel, Hamer, M. Robinson, L. Smith, Nuss, Nesbitt, C. Eldridge, B. Standish. Sixth row: Wren, D. Sanders, R. Yeoman, J. Teach, Toben, Hoshaw, Geren, J. Epler, Kresel, Salyers, Shook, Kanne, Luers. Seventh row: G. Feldhaus, Phares, Topp, Elswick, Hermanson, Hall, Brown, Fletcher, Sands, S. Knoerzer, M. Scripter, M. Williams, N. Warren. Eighth row: Dewey, Ritter, Maienbrook, Misch, Zimmer, D. Streitmatter, W. Feldhaus, Siebert, McAleer, Downs, Bowman, Jackson. Ninth row: C. Anderson, Harmon, Henry, L. Scripter, D. Williams, Hadley, D. Eldridge, P. Smith, J. Martin, K. Daugherty. Tenth row: Mrs. Sickler, Clemens, S. Paulus, Walker, Spurgeon, M. Daugherty, D. Armstrong, Hancock, Hoeferlin, York, P. Robinson, Mr. Mau. BAND and CHORUS “An Evening of Music” and the “Spring Festival” were the two outstanding pro- grams of the music department this year. The audiences that attended these per- formances were thrilled by the skill and finesse of our musicians. They were extravagant in their praise of the students and able director, Mr. Mau. The band was always generous and co-operative when it came to assisting with pep sessions, games, and civic affairs. With the money earned by its few paid programs, the band was transported to Lafayette for a broadcast from WBAA. 49 Top row, left to right: Yeoman, Smith, McKinney, Feldhaus, George, English, Stath, Malone, Woods, Streitmatter, Nagel. Second row: Lee, George, Childers, Hare, Riley, Katzbach, Miller, Stillman, Griffin, Putts, Worland. Third row: Strole, Ekstrom, Cook, Hoyes, Hendrix, Phegley, Hill, Dill, Scheurich, Selby, Leopold, Sayler. Fourth row: Duley, Green, Gates, Levandowski, Hunt, Burrell, Armstrong, Denton, Rowan, Teach, Lonergan. Fifth row: Jackson, Phares, Feldhaus, Ferguson, Nagel, Nesbitt, Daugherty, Nuss, Barlow, Moosmiller, Warren, Maienbrook. Sixth row: Moor, Sands, Knaub, Nesius, Robinson, Beaver, Bowman, Johnson, Mr. Knaub, Mrs. Christopher, Jordan, McAleer. Seventh row: Hermanson, Ritter, Scripter, Smith, Martin, Anderson, Hancock, Hoeferlin, York. COMMERCIAL CLUB President Betty Bowman Treasurer Pat Robinson Vice President r Cliff Beaver Sponsors_Mrs. Christopher, Mr. Knaub A new club has been added to the various organizations of R.H.S. The purpose of the Commercial Club is to promote an understanding of the business activities of this and other communities. The club selected the rose as its flower. Its sponsors were Mrs. Christopher and Mr. Knaub under whose guidance the first year was a success. During the year the club sponsored a “Hobo” dance. Another project was the selling of Christmas cards. Throughout the year highly interesting meetings were held each month. Members of the club were selected to entertain and take charge of the programs. Local business men were invited in to talk to the members on topics which dealt with problems in the business world. One of the most outstanding meetings of the year was held in January when a short skit, “How To Apply For A Position,” was given by members of the club. During the year music, group singing, and short poems, added to the programs. At the beginning of the year committees were chosen to take charge of programs, finances and welfare. The selection of these committees gives the students responsi- bility and experience which will greatly help them in their commercial studies. R.H.S. welcomes the new Commercial Club into the group of high school or- ganizations and wishes it much success. 50 Left to right: Swing, Bowman, English, Nesbitt, Knauh, Strawbridge, Felder, Mrs. Stump. “CRAB APPLE” Presented by the Class of 1946, April 19, 1945. Characters Mr. Hunter Richard Knaub John Daly Allen English Mrs. Hunter Jean Nesbitt James Hunter Russell Strawbridge Amy Hunter Betty Bowman Paddy Hunter___ Marietta Felder George Hunter Donald Swing Director Mabelle Stump Standing, left to right: Felder, Nesbitt, Malone, English, Daugherty, Teach, George, Knaub, Stewart, Mrs. Stump. Seated: Hoeferlin, Katzbach, Gates, Santis. “TISH” Presented by the Class of 1946, November 14, 1946. Characters Letitia Carberry Ruth Ann Teach Lizzie Barbara Gates Aggie Verna Katzbach Ellen Leighton Shirley Sands Charita Marietta Felder Luther Hopkins Jim George Callie Hopkins Betty Lou Hoeferlin Director Charlie Sands Don Stewart Bettina Trent Jean Nesbitt Sheriff Lem Pike Dick Knaub Wesley Andrews Jim Malone Denby Grimes Allen English Dorice Gaylord Mary Daugherty Mabelle Stump 51 Standing, left to right: Shoup, Miss Kresler, Hoshaw. Seated: Williams, Martin, Paulus, English, Nesbitt. CHAOS 1946 Editor Jean Nesbitt Ass’t Editor Jean Martin Business Manager Allen English Ass’t Business Manager Ken Shoup Junior Editor Bradley Hoshaw Sophomore Editor Jane Paulus Freshman Editor Dorothy Williams Sponsor Elizabeth Kresler The first edition of the CHAOS was published by the Class of 1911. A quotation from an editorial of that edition explains the purpose of it. “In putting forth this book, the Senior Class has many purposes. Probably the first, or original one, was a selfish motive: that we might establish an institution in the High School by which we might be remembered; in other words, we hope by this book to create a stronger bond between both students and the alumni.” James Ellis’ choice of names, CHAOS, was selected because it stands for a “conglomeration of stories, articles, and pictures which represent every phase of our school life.” The second staff in 1912 carried on admirably. The financial troubles of the staff were ameliorated when the business men bought ads very generously. For several years the annual was financed in that way. The sale of the annual and contribution of each organization today pay most of the costs of publication; the deficit is met by the Senior Class. In 1912 it was decided to publish the CHAOS on alternate years. In 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920 there were none edited. In 1921 the seniors felt the need of reviving a tradition of R.H.S. The preface of that edition reads: “What excuse have we for adding another volume to the already endless library of modern times? This great library is constantly increasing at the rate of many volumes each day; only a very small portion of which survive consignment to the debris of the passing years. What reason is there to suppose that this book will escape such a fate, or indeed, be worthy to escape it? And why should six hundred dollars — enough to have kept sixty American children from starving to death last winter — be spent for a mere high school annual? But, on the other hand, is it of value that the class spirit of thirty-four Seniors be kept alive; is it of value that there be the supreme literary objective of 52 two-hundred and fifty high school students; and last, but not least, shall the CHAOS tradition be allowed to die? Do not these intangible and idealisic things counter balance the hard practical facts of reality?” In 1920 Harold Nowels was the editor elect and Jack Larsh the business manager elect. A little bird told us that because of book stacking no CHAOS was printed that year. Ever since 1921 the Seniors have carried on with the school annual. It is with sincere and deserved pride that the CHAOS Staff of this year in cooperation with the Class of 1946 edits for your present reading this CHAOS of 1946. We hope in the future it will be a source of valuable data and records for R.H.S. Past editors and business managers have been: EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGERS 1911 James Ellis Cope Hanley 1912 1913 1914 Alfred Thompson (Not Published) Paul Miller Sam Duvall 1915 1916 (Emil Hanley, editor first part of the year, resigned.) (Not Published) J. Elvyn Allman J. French Crooks 1917 1918 (Not Published) Charles Halleck Leland Collins 1919 1920 1921 (Not Published) (Not Published) Byron Hemphill Naomi Dunlap 1922 Ewart Merica Mabel Eisele 1923 Max Pullins Darold Fleming 1924 Darold Fleming George Reed 1925 George Reed Lester Maines 1926 Lester Maines Alfred Collins 1927 Deloss Rowen Andrew Shindler 1928 Margaret Wild Elmer Ihne 1929 Frederick Fendig Dudley Sands 1930 Dudley Sands Betty Roth 1931 Betty Roth Keith Robinson 1932 Keith Robinson Louis Haas 1933 Mary L. Warner Robert Book 1934 Jeannette Rowen Rabin Pullins 1935 Frances Murphy Glen Toben 1936 Fern Gaines Paul Hall 1937 Lucilla Hall Dean Porter 1938 Norma Bacheldcr Paul Myers 1939 Jean Thompson Byron Nesbitt 1940 Phyllis Catt Phil Fendig 1941 Jane Shook Dale Shoup 1942 Patricia Bausman Keith Nesbitt 1943 Janice Sage Boyd Page 1944 Kathryn Kurtz James Hoover 1945 Doris Nuss Ray Hershman 1946 Jean Nesbitt Allen English 53 Top row, left to right: Mr. Davisson, Mr. Harrison, Walter, Putts, Hayes, Jackson, Waymouth, Moore, Stath, Ames, Mr. Franklin. Second row: J. Anderson, Padgitt, Salyers, Shook, Cambensy, Hordeman, J. leach, Hoyes, J. English, R. Anderson, Childs, A. Tow. Third row: Mgr. Leopold, R. Tow, Davisson, P. Teach, Merica, Toben, Wood, Gwin, Hunt, Smith, Malone, Riley, Ass’t Mgr. George. Fourth row: Rahler, Hardman, Stewart, Co-Capt. Feldhaus, A. English, Pheglcy, Co-Capt. Strolc, Hudson, Duttenhaver, Beaver, Shoup. FOOTBALL 1945 Football has always been one of the most popular sports in R.H.S. It is the oldest form of athletics participated in, the first high school team being organized in 1898, two years after a city team had been playing. R.H.S. adopted at that time the city team’s colors, red and black. It is interesting to learn that during these years only thirteen different coaches have trained our teams. Four times we have claimed the mythological title of “state champions.” They were in 1904, 1906, 1927, and 1939. Rensselaer has had ten men picked for all-state honors. They have been Hemphill, Hamilton, Choate, McCarthy, Groom, J. Babcock, P. Hopkins, W. Eigelsbach, Gourley, and Bob Kanne. This season found the largest and most enthusiastic group of spectators at the hotly contested games ever seen in R.H.S. history. The games are now played on a beautifully lighted field by a team exceptionally well equipped. Hugh Davisson, assisted by E. G. Harrison, coached the 1945 team through a very successful season. We won games from Crown Point 6-0; Monticello 37-6; Danville 46-6; St. Joe 13-6; we tied Lowell 13-13 and lost to West LaFayette 19-13. Both coaches and teams worked long and hard to produce such a fine record. Jerry Strole, Jr. and Gerald Feldhaus were elected co-captains. Other senior members were English, B. J. Phegley, Duttenhaver, Shook, Stewart, and Hardman. 56 COACHES CAPTAINS won lost tied 1898 Frank Maloy Van Grant 2 0 0 1899 Frank Maloy 4 0 0 1900 Frank Maloy Jay Saylers 5 1 0 1901 Frank Maloy 3 0 0 1902 Frank Maloy, Harry Parker Tom Moody 3 3 0 1903 Harry Parker Bob Sheets 4 1 0 1904 Rice Porter, Emory Mills John Ellis 7 0 0 1905 Harry Parker Guy Daniels 4 1 0 1906 Harry Parker Homer Dobins 4 1 0 1907 No Team 1908 Harry Parker Hugh Kirk 5 1 1 1909 Harry Parker Hugh Kirk 2 2 0 1910 Rice Porter Don Beam 4 1 1 1911 Harry Parker John Hemphill 5 0 1 1912 Harry Parker Ernest Moore 2 2 0 1913 Harry Parker Worth McCarthy 3 1 0 1914 Harry Parker William Eigelsbach 3 2 0 1915 Floyd Meyers Carl Eigelsbach 2 2 1 1916 Floyd Meyers Abe Moore 5 2 0 1917 Floyd Meyers Leonard Gourley 2 5 2 1918 Flu Epidemic Cancelled All Games 1919 Leland Hadley Harold Halleck 4 2 0 1920 Hollis Leighley William Grow 3 3 0 1921 E. G. Harrison, Floyd Meyers Willis Wright 4 4 0 1922 E. G. Harrison, Floyd Meyers Max Pullins 4 3 0 1923 E. G. Harrison, Floyd Meyers Cornelius Halscma 6 2 0 1924 E. G. Harrison, Floyd Meyers Orval Hudson 4 3 0 1925 E. G. Harrison Byrom Phegley 5 0 2 1926 E. G. Harrison William Ward 5 2 0 1927 E. G. Harrison Tom Wilcox 7 0 0 1928 Jerry Strole, Sr. Denver Tudor 5 2 0 1929 Jerry Strole, Sr. Dudley Sands 3 4 0 1930 Jerry Strole, Sr. Elmer Gamster 0 7 0 1931 Jerry Strole, Sr. Maurice Courtright 2 6 0 1932 Jerry Strole, Sr. Howard Day 3 1 2 1933 Jerry Strole, Sr. James Reed 4 3 0 1934 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Henry Marlin, Marvin Hasty 3 4 1 1935 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Henry Marlin 5 4 0 1936 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Hugh Davisson, Jr. 4 1 1 1937 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Edward Schmidt 3 5 0 1938 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Edward Teyber 4 4 0 1939 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Robert Kanne, Elmo Trudeau 8 0 0 1940 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Charles Bowman, Neal Warren 5 2 0 1941 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson William Woodworth, John Lintner 6 2 0 1942 W. E. Bausman, H. Davisson Paul Moore, Archie Dawson 2 4 0 1943 C. Franklin, E. G. Harrison Max Overton, Joe Putts 4 3 0 1944 C. Franklin, E. G. Harrison Phil Robinson 1 6 0 1945 H. Davisson, E. G. Harrison Jerry Strole, Gerald Feldhaus 5 1 1 178 103 13 57 COACH FRANKLIN “Chub” to most people — a great coach. He produced the team that has had the best record in R.H.S.’s net years. He has coached these boys since grade school and has done wonders with them. Good luck next year, Chub! SMITH “Smitty”, forward and a dead shot from almost anywhere, coupled this with his skill on the “fast break.” SHOUP Veteran at the forward post and the boy who liked to “sink” them from the side. MALONE A very calm and cool ball player who knew where to put that “pigskin sphere” when we needed two points. He also played guard. 1945-1946 BAHLER The tall and rangy center who was a tower on offense and defense and who poured a lot of points through the hoop. CAPTAIN PHEGLEY Main spring on the fast break because of his fast dribbling and accuracy under the basket. He played at guard. ENGLISH He played almost any position with equal skill and was a great rebounder against all of our opponents. STROLE Another speedy guard, who on defense was like a cat by always being right where the ball was and he usually ended up with it. CENTER PICTURE: First row, left to right: Malone, Knaub, English. Second row: H. Smith, Captain Pheglcy, Way- mire, Dill. Third row: G. Smith, Gwin, Shoup. Fourth row: Manager Leopold, Strole, Bahler, Coach Franklin. BATTLIN’ BOMBERS Yes, the Bombers of ’45-’46 were a battling group of athletes from good old R.H.S. They showed the optimistic forecasters that they could set records this year by win- ning a large per cent of their games. Well, they did set records as they won twenty- one games out of twenty-four, beat Brook’s Purple Aces four times in one season, a thing which had never been accomplished before, and in the I. H. S. A. A. Sectional had the best defensive averages in the state according to scores. The Bomber quintet started off the season with a bang by beating Kentland and DeMotte by sizable margins and then they defeated Horace Mann in a great game. Added also to this was Brook, who tasted defeat three more times at the hands of the Bombers. Their first defeat which was at Remington was generally considered as an upset. They rolled on to three more victories and took the New Year’s Day Tourney. Then with Phegley out and Smith and Shoup also recovering from the flu, they lost to Monticello, 42-38. From here up to the first game of the Hammond Regional, the Bombers won twelve games including wins over Fair Oaks, Wheatfield, and Brook in the Sectional. After winning the Sectional, they moved to the Civic Center in Hammond to face their one-time victims, the La Porte Slicers. Even though they played a swell game, they lost 54-40. This ’45-’46 season has been wonderful! After the La Porte game at Hammond B. J. Phegley was unanimously elected honorary captain by the squad. The Seniors on the team are B. J. Phegley, Allen English, Jerry Strole, Dick Knaub, and Bill Dill. These boys are going to be hard to replace next season as they were great assets to the team all year. The rest of the squad was made up of Juniors, four of whom were on the first five. These were Glenn Bahler, George Smith, Ken Shoup, and Byrom Malone. The others were John Waymire, Buster Smith and Jim Gwin. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1945-1946 R. H. S. 42 Kentland 30 R. H. S. 31 Monticello 25 R.H. S. 52 DeMotte 13 R. H. S. 44 Delphi 32 R.H. S. 40 Horace Mann 37 R.H. S. 36 Brook 22 New Year’s Day Tourney R.H. S. 36 Remington 39 Rensselaer 52 Brook 36 R.H. S. 31 Morocco 17 Rensselaer 48 Remington 25 R. H. S. 30 Monon 28 R. H. S. 37 La Porte 27 Sectional — Morocco R.H. S. 38 Monticello 42 Rensselaer 43 Fair Oaks 12 R.H. S. 27 Winamac 21 Rensselaer 49 Wheatfield 24 R.H. S. 36 Remington 23 Rensselaer 40 Brook 19 R.H. S. 47 Morocco 33 R.H. S. 47 Brook 30 Regional — Hammond R.H. S. 33 Fowler 32 Rensselaer 40 La Porte 54 R.H. S. 39 West Lafayette 31 R. H. S. 50 Crown Point 35 Won 21 Lost 3 60 Standing, left to right: Coach Davisson, Anderson, Toben, English, Hughes, Davisson, J. Teach, Palmer, Mgr. Leopold. Sitting: Wilson, Merica, Wood, Cook, Hunt, Tow, Barber, P. Teach. BASKETBALL Schedule R. H. S. 9 Kentland 15 R. H. S. 15 Monon 18 R. H. S. 28 Brook 14 R. H. S. 26 DeMotte 13 R. H. S. 21 La Porte 25 R. H. S. 25 Fowler 18 R. H. S. 21 Horace Mann 23 R. H. S. 31 Monticello 29 R. H. S. 21 West Lafayette 17 R. H. S. 27 Brook 21 R. H. S. 25 Winamac 15 R. H. S. 28 Crown Point 18 R. H. S. 24 Remington 14 R. H. S. 32 Remington 18 R. H. S. 19 Monticello 11 R. H. S. 33 Morocco 16 R. H. S. 21 Morocco 10 R. H. S. 21 Delphi 22 Won 14 Lost 4 Standing: Mgr. Burns, Williamson, Waymouth, Wortley, Riley, Sommers, Stath, Coach Harrison. Sitting: Ames, Lee, Bahler, Walter, Fortune, Huff, Hayes, Childs. FRESHMAN TEAM R. H. S. 36 R. H. S. 21 R. H. S. 17 61 Schedule St. Joe 31 R. H. S. 21 Delphi 25 R. H. S. 40 Wheatfield 12 Monticello 19 R. H. S. 33 St. Joe 32 R. H. S. 26 Monticello 22 Jefferson 20 R. H. S. 17 Irving, Jr. H.S. 18 R. H. S. 29 Kentland 6 Won 7 Lost 3 R. H. S. 41 Brook 13 , J If ■ 1 1 Ui rate Mi TRACK 1945 The R.H.S. track team completed one of the most successful track seasons in the school’s history with enough underclassmen doing the running to warm the hearts and stimulate the imagination of most pessimistic fans of the ancient sport event. The crack mile relay team, K. Shoup, B. Malone, J. Strole, Jr., and J. Malone set a new mile record of 3:43 at West Lafayette, Indiana, which ended the eight year old record of 3:48 set in 1937 by Bob Conley, Charles Beaver, Ed. Schmidt, and Norman Bowman of R.H.S. Here is the story in figures Jasper County Meet 1. DeMotte 2. Rensselaer Points 71 31 R. M. D. 1. Monticello 2. Delphi Points 76 13 14 66 9 14 3. Fair Oaks 28 3. Rensselaer 53 6 14 4. Wheatfield _ . . . . 24 5. Remington , 7 Kokomo Relays Points West Lafayette Relays Points (1500 yd. relay only) 1. Crawfordsville 4014 1 . Rensselaer 6 2. Greencastle -3814 2. Gas City 5 3. Monticello 34 3. Plymouth 4 4. Rensselaer ___30 4. Burris of Muncie 3 5. Remington __ 5 5. Lowell 2 6. West Lafayette 1 Sectional at East Chicago (1 mi. relay only) 1. Hammond High 2. Hammond Clark 3. Rensselaer 4. Roosevelt (East Chicago) 5. Whiting 6. Crown Point 7. Hammond Tech. 62 R. H. S. CALENDAR 1945-1946 September 3 — School opened. September 4-7 — Classes organized and officers elected. September 13 — Freshmen initiated under care of the Seniors. Picnic lunch at noon. Onions, onions everywhere! September 21 — Football game — dance sponsored by Juniors. A grand start for our social whirl! October 3 — Sunshine initiation in Methodist Church. Mrs. Sage’s program consisted of music by American composers. October 5 — Homecoming game and dance. October 11— Farmers (FFA) and Homemakers (DM) have a gay party. October 19 — West Side game — a moral victory — T. R. and R. L. clash. October 22-23-24 — Chaos pictures taken. No ward- robe shortages among R.H.S. students. Such sport coats and bright sweaters! Can you tell whose jackets the Hi-Y officers are sporting in their picture. Even the teachers made quick changes at noon. October 25-26 — Teachers to Institute — students va- cation. November 2 — Commercial Club dance — cute dec- orations. Some hoboes! November 7 — Sunshine supper for football squad and coaches. If anyone wishes to learn the art of unwrapping packages, lessons may be se- cured from R. Putts. He had plenty of practice. November 14 — “Tish,” Senior Class play — a whol- loping success — Barbara, Ruth Ann, and Verna gave a grand performance. November 16 — Bombers’ basketball season opens — huge crowds and great enthusiasm indicated — a grand bunch of players, liked by all. November 21 — We came, we saw, we conquered Horace Mann. December 7 — Another catastrophic December 7th —Remington Rifles defeated the Bombers. December 18 — Sunshiners entertain primary young- sters and basketball team— all given boxes of animal crackers by Santa Claus. Cliff’s really a good Santa! La Porte sent home staggering under a defeat by the Bombers. December 20 — Sunshiners thrill dads with a super deluxe dinner and night club entertainment. Veloz and Yolanda (Bethel and Phyllis) are requested for a return engagement in 1946. December 21 — Nice Christmas program on a beau- tifully decorated stage presented by Cosmo- politan Club — dedicated to the memory of Bettie Phegley. Dolly Madison sponsors a dance in evening. January 1 — New Year’s Tourney. R.H.S. Bombers win! January 17-18 — Exams! Horrors! I can’t believe I could forget so much. February 2-15 — Bombers blasted West Side, Crown Point, Monticello, Delphi. Our victorious team marches on. February 15— R.H.S. and Junior High learn about puppets. Entertained by Mrs. Duncan of Western College. February 19 — “An Evening of Music” presented in Gym by band. Director Mau and entire band complimented on their fine performance — an appreciative audience attended. February 21-22-23 — Sectional at Morocco. We won not only the games but the praise and com- mendation of sports writers, fans, Rotarians, and students who unanimously agree our team and coach, win or lose, are the best! March 2 — Regional at Hammond. La Porte too good for us. Washington of East Chicago won. March 15 — St. Patrick’s dance sponsored by Sun- shiners — flowers, decorations, favors all in keeping with the day. March 25-29 — Science Open House — exhibit at- tracted many interested visitors. April 20-22 — Spring vacation — a breathing spell to recuperate and then push forward to the end of school. Seniors beginning to feel bad about leaving R.H.S. April 20 — R.H.S. Band broadcasts from Purdue’s station WBAA. May 3 — Mother’s Day Tea. Mrs. Upham’s book review. May 15 — Seniors close books for the last time. May 17 — Junior Prom. May 19 — Baccalaureate. May 20 — Class Honors Night. May 21 — Commencement 63 Flanigan-Pearson Co., Printers G. R. Grubb Co., Engravers Blankenburg Studios, Photographers