Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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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

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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

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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