Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

THE CHAOS CHAUS STAFF Standing, left to right: Hoshaw, Martin, Miss Kresler, Shoup. Silting: Pauius, Williams, Wright. Published by the CLASS OF 1947 OF 1947 Strictly on the solid side. That’s what we have strived for in this year’s Chaos. Maybe you do not realize what it takes — hours of strenu- ous work from each member of the staff to meet the deadlines. Miss Kresler deserves a great deal of thanks and credit in her un- tiring efforts in assisting us in producing our school annual. We also want to thank Mr. Cleaveland for relinquishing his time and effort for the snap- shot pages. Brad Hoshaw did a swell job on his write-ups for athletic events of the year, and Jane Paulus also deserves a hand for her help in typing the outline for the Chaos. Dorothy Williams and Allison Wright, too, helped a lot in making our Chaos a success. Most of all we want to express our sincere appreciation to our Sen- ior classmates. Through their co-operation in making the Junior and Senior plays and the J unior Prom a success we are able to present to you a bigger and better Chaos. We have chosen as our theme for the 1947 Chaos our “Loyalty” song, which is on the top of the R. H. S. Hit Parade year in and year out. In this Chaos you will find our basketball, football and track records, class play pictures, and snapshots of the kids around school. This Chaos does not lend credence to any certain clique, but we strive to bring to you just the everyday happenings around good ol’ R. H. S. We’ve had a lot of fun working on this Chaos, and we think it’s swell. We hope you will enjoy it too. Thanks a million everybody — y Business Manager. Editor RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL Rensselaer, Indiana ' Wre loyal to you Rensselaer T School Board Left to right: Mr. Jackson, Secretary; Mr. Dean, President; Mr. Hersh- man, Treasurer. Meet the members of the Rensselaer City School Board: D. Delos Dean, President: F. O. Hershman. Treasurer; John S. Jackson, Secretary. These men bear a similar relationship to the Rensselaer School system that a board of directors bears to an incorporated business. They remain in the background of the school’s activities but are ever present whenever important decisions on policy or procedure are to be made. (However, two of these men are to be found in the front of the gymnasium during our most exciting ball games.) The school board has the last word in the selection of personnel for each position in the school system, yet they make no change without the approval of the superin- tendent. They make regular inspections of ouildings and grounds with the idea of making improvement wherever possible. They make provisions for raising all school support money, and they approve every cent of money that is spent for school purpose- Last year they spent an average of $118 for each boy and girl in the city schools. Seldom is a school city as fortunate as that of Rensselaer in having a board made up of men who are successful administrators in private life. Mr. Dean, president of the board, is an attorney by pro- fession but conducts a thriving insurance and real estate business. Mr. Hershman, treasurer of the board, operates an established business in imple- ments and hardware. Mr. Jackson, because of previ- ous experience on school boards and his numerous contacts with the public as a mortici n. is well quali- fied on the psychological aspects of most school prob- lems. There you have a combination of legal talent, business ability, and social experience to administer to the public schools of Rensselaer. The boys and girls of Rensselaer are favored in having their schools controlled by men who possess these abilities. Superintendent Principal ROBERT L. CLEAVELAND WILLIAM J. HOLT A.B. Indiana University B.S. Indiana State Teachers College A.M. Indiana University M.S. Indiana University Administration The will to do must be strong in man or business in order to progress. Both of our administrators, Mr. Cleaveland and Mr. Holt, have the determination that tends to create successful leadership. Initiative — the quality of combining imagination and lead- ership — is another of their attributes. Their vision or intuition helps them to plan a better tomorrow. Courage — a quality desperately needed today in a cynical age — is also theirs. Integrity, sportsmanship, friendship, not meaningless words, but qualities of strong men, are possessed by these teachers. Loyalty to their co-workers maintains a happy working existence among the teachers. And last of all — their faith. Why? How? Leaders of youth do not ask these questions. They just keep moving straight ahead be- cause of their faith in the youth of tomorrow. The students of R. H. S. are grateful for such fine leadership. 7 Standing, left to right: NORMAN K. KNAUB Indiana State Teachers College B. C. S. History. Bookkeeping. E. G. HARRISON Purdue University B. S. Shop. Football, Freshman Basketball. F. C. A. ELIZABETH STONER Normal College of American Gymnastic Union, Indiana State Teachers College A. B.. De Pauw University. Physical Education. G.A.A. II. S. BUNDY Purdue University B. S. A. Vocational Agriculture. ROBERT A. MAU De Paul University B. Mus. E. Band. Chorus. OLIVER J. GWIN Indiana State Teachers College B. A. Chemistry. Biology. General Science. Science Club. Sitting: MABELLE L. STUMP Goshen College A. B.. Columbia University M. A. English. Class Play. RUTH SICKLER Manchester College B. S. Music. Art. HELEN R. PENNINGTON Ball Slate A. B.. Columbia University. Typing. Shorthand. 8 Vs of 1947 Standing, left to right: CHARLES W. FRANKLIN Indiana State Teachers College B. S.. Purdue University M. P. E. Athletic Di- rector, Physical Education. Health, Basketball, Track. ADILDA McCORD Butler University A. B.. University of Chicago. History, English. Class Play. KEITH MOHR Manchester College A. B.. Purdue University. Indiana University. Physics. Algebra. Aeronautics. Science Club. HUGH DAVISSON Indiana University M. S. Civics. Advanced Math. Football. Hi-Y. ELIZABETH KRESLER Western College for Women. University of Illinois B. S., University of Wisconsin. Latin, Safety. Sunshine Society. Chaos. CALVIN BEAMAN Indiana University, Indiana State Teachers College B. S., Miami University. Math. Sitting: GEORGIA MERCHANT Purdue University B. S. H. E. Home Economics. Dolly Madison Club. STELLA SMITH Stenographer. EILEEN NAGEL Indiana University A. B. English. Spanish. Rensselaerien. y 11 The Classes In Memory of Mary Jean THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God’s free light. Watered and fed by morning dew. Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tali. Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength, With never a thought of fear or pride; It followed the light through the crevice ' s length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before; And it lost itself in beauties new. Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive; The rose still grows beyond the wall. Scattering fragrance far and wide, Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side. Just as it will forever more. —A. L. Frank. MARY JEAN BARLOW. SENIOR GIRL, SUCCUMBS IN LAFAYETTE HOSPITAL Mary Jean Barlow, an outstanding senior of Rensse- laer High School, passed away at St. Elizabeth ' s hospital in Lafayette on Friday. October 18th. She became ill on Friday, October 11. a victim of poliomyelitis which af- fected the diaphragm. Two days later she was taken to Lafayette where she was placed in an iron lung after her illness was definitely diagnosed. She was critically ill for several days; however, later she made some im- provement and it was believed that she was on the road to recovery. A few hours before her death she began to fail rapidly, and it was soon apparent that she could not survive. Possessed of an unusually sweet character and a very charming personality. Mary Jean was a popular member of the senior class. Of a sympathetic nature she had a keen understanding of people. She was a girl who en- joyed her school work, her activities in the school, her friends, and teachers. She was well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mary Jean began her school career in the Rensselaer City School. She would have been graduated from the Rensselaer High School this year. Her plans were to enter nurses ' training after being graduated from high school. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Royal Neighbors. She was an active member of the Sunshine Society, the Dolly Madison Club, the Cos- mopolitan Club, and the high school chorus. Miss Mary Jean Barlow was born on December 3 ,1929, in Rensselaer, where her entire lifetime was spent. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mason Barlow, who are well-known residents of this city. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters and two brothers, namely: Mrs. Thelma Misner of near La- fayette. Mrs. Ruth Poole of Chicgao, Miss Winifred Bar- low and Gerald Barlow of Rensselaer, and Clyde Barlow who recently moved to Idaho. Graveside funeral services, conducted by the Reverend Morton L. Booth of the Presbyterian Church, were held on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in the Weston Cemeter. Members of the senior class and the Sunshine Society attended the services. Our deepest sympathy is sent out to her relatives and friends. May God comfort you in your sorrow. ' 14 Left to right: Bahler, Tow, Mr. Davisson, Mrs. Stump, Nagel. Class of 1947 President Vice-President Treasurer Class Sponsors - Ralph Tow Glenn Bahler Deloros Nagel Mrs. Stump and Mr. Davisson Seventy-four seniors are graduating from R.H.S. where they have been Educated for the past four years. Now we are all eager to glance into the future and see what’s In store for us. Will we live on the happy successful side of the track Or the dull, dirty, peasants’ side? It is up to us as graduates of Rensselaer High School to plan our own future. Let’s make it a happy one. Cross our bridges as we come to them is the Law set aside by each of us. We must Assume responsibility that is coming our way and Sit on the side and laugh our troubles away and remember the fund we had as Seniors in R. H. S. 15 ELLA M. ANDERSON Fair Oaks, Indiana 1. Sun- shine Society 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 3, 4. ROBERT E. BARBER Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Football 2, Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4. LYNN R. BRICKER Demotte, Indiana 1, 2, 3. Withdrew in December 1946. WILMA JEAN ARMSTRONG Class Play 3. Sunshine So- ciety 1, 2, 3, 4. Comm. Club 3, Rensselaerien 3, 4. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. JOHN R. BARNES National Honor Society 3, 4. Class Pres. 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, Pres. 4. F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4. Football 2, 3. Basketball 2. DENNIS BROOKS Class Play 4. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 2, 3, 4. Science Club 2, 3, 4. Basketball 3. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. GLENN T. BAHLER Nat’l. Honor Society 3, 4. Class Sec’y. 1, Class V-Pres. 4. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3. F.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2. Tri Kappa Scholarship Award 1, 3. CLIFFORD J. BEAVER, JR. Class Pres. 1, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4. Comm. Club 3, Vice Pres. 3. Band 1, 2. Rens- selaerien 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2, 3. JACK BROWN Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3. Band 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. Football 1, 2, 3. U. S. Navy 18 months. ROBERT O. BALDWIN F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MERL D. BRANSON F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES BURNS F. C. A. 1, 2, 3. Hi-Y 1, 3, 4. Football 3. U. S. Arn 18 months. 16 ROSE MARIE CASTO Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES DOWNS, Jr. .F.A. 1, F.C.iA. 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH LOUISE FERGUSON Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1. WANETA M. CHILDERS Fowler, Indiana, 1, 2. Sun- shine 1. 2, 3, 4. Comm. Club 3, G.A.A. 4. KEN DAY LOIS J. FLORENCE Mt. Ayr, Indiana 1, 2, 3. Class Vice Pres. 3. G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. CHARLES G. CLAUSSEN, Jr. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. EVA MARIE DOWTV Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4. LUCILLA M. GEORGE Class Play 3. Sunshine So- ciety 1, 2, 3. 4. Cosmo. Club 4. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. HERBERT COOK Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. WAYNE R. EPLER Class Play 4. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN C. GEREX Hi-Y 4. F.F.A. 1, 2. Treas. 3. Basketball 2. 17 N. DWVANE GOSNELL Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F.C.A. 1, 2, 3. Football 1, 2. Basketball 1, 2. U. S. Army 24 months. PATRICIA A. HENRY Class Play 3. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 3, 4. Science Club 3, Pres. 4. Rensselaerian 1, 2, 3, Editor 4. G.A.A. 1, 2. LORETTA M. JACKSON Class Play 4. Sunshine So- ciety 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. Comm. Club 3. G. A. A. 1, 2. JAMES C. GWIN Class Vice Pres. 3. Class Play 4. Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Science Club 3. Football 1. 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Track 1, 2, 3. BRADLEY HOSHAW Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo Club 4. Science Club 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Drum Major 4. Rens- selaerian 2, 3, 4. Chaos 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA E. JORDAN Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madison T, 2,3. 4. Comm. Club 3. G. A. A. 2. MARVIN D. GWIN Hi-Y 1. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. FLOYD L. HOYES Class Treas. 2, Class Pres. 3. Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, 4. F. C. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2, 3. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. GERALD J. KANNE F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. Sentinal (F.F.A.) 4. MARGARET FAY HANCOCK Class Play 3. 4. Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolly Madi- son 1, 2, 3, 4. Treas. 2, Sec. 3. Comm. Club 3. Rensselaeriac 4. Tri Kappa Scholarship Award 1. WILLIAM O. HUDSON Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1 2, 3, 4. Science Club 4. Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. Athletic Mgr. 2 RALPH E. KRUGER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. Pres. i. 18 NADINE KEYS Brookston, Indiana 1. Tri Kappa Scholarship Award 2, 3. DARYL LINTNER Hi-Y 2, 3. Class Vice Pres. 1. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. Football 1, 2, 3. Track 3. U. S. Army 2 years. WANDA MAE LIST Monon, Indiana, 1, 2. Sun- shine Society 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. School paper 2. Dolly Madison 3, 4. WALLACE MACKEY U. S. Navy, 31 months. BYROM J. MALONE Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. Football 3, 4, Mgr. 1. 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2. JEAN MARTIN Class Secretary 3. Class Play 3. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Rec. Sec. 3. Cosmo. Club 3, 4. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Chaos Ass’t. Ed. 3, Editor, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. CHARLES A. MERICA Stillwell, Indiana, 1, 2. Class Pres. 1, 2. Class Play 3, 4. Hi- Y 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 3, Pres. 4. Science Club 3, 4. Rens- selaerian Bus. Mgr. 4. Foot- ball 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2. 3. LOUIS E. MEYERS Wheatfield, Indiana, 1, 2, 3. F. F. A. 4. GfiRALD E. MEYER Fair Oaks, Indiana, 1, 2, 3. Class Pres. 2, 3. Hi-Y 4. Sci- ence Club 14. Band 1, 2, 3. Basketball 1. 2, 3. PATRICIA MOOR Hammond, Indiana, 1, 2. Class Play 3. Sunshine So- ciety 3. 4. Comm. Club 3. Col- or Guard 3. G. A. A. 4. LEO J. MOOSEMILLER Hi-Y 4. F. C. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. DOLORES NAGEL Class Sec. 4. Class Play 3. Sunshine Society 1, 2. 3, 4. Comm. Club 3. Rensselaerien Circulation Mgr. 4. G. A. A. 1 , 2 . 19 JOAN LORRAINE NESIUS Sunshine 1, 2, 3. Vice Pres. 4. Cosmo. Club 3, Sec. 4. Rens- selaerien 3. G. A. A. 1, 2, 4. ELLEN LUCILLE RITTER Class Play 4. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 4. Comm. Club 3. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. HAMLIN SMITH, Jr. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 3, 4. Science Club 4. Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3. THYRA NUSS Rensselaerien 1. 2, 3. Sun- shine 1, 2, 3, 4. Cosmo. Club 2. 3. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. Yell Leader 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS SAYLER Class Play 3. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 3. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Yell Leader 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA P. SMITH Sunshine 1, 2. 3. 4. Cosmo. Club 3. Vice Pres. 4. Comm Club 3. Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Rens- selaerien 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. MILTON E. PARKISON Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. F. C. A. 1, 2. U. S. Navy S 1 c 28 months. KEN L. SHOUP Class Vice Pres. 2. Class Treas. 1. Hi-Y 1, Treas. 2, 3. 4. F. C. A. 1, Sec. 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 2. Chaos 2. 3. Business Mgr. 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. LOUISE SPRIGGS Medaryville, Indiana 1. Wheatfield, Indiana. 2. Sun- shine Society 4. MILDRED RUTH RAMEY Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 1 G. A. A. 1, 3, 4. GEORGE SMITH Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 1,1 3, 4. Comm. Club 3. Basket ball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1. A. BETHEL STILLMAN Class Play 4. Sunshine So ciety 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4. Comit Club 3. Band 1, 2, Sec. 3, 1 Rensselaerien 3, 4. G. A. A. ! Sec. 2, 3, 4. Yell Leader 2, 3,t 20 Seniors Bottom Row: RALPH YEOMAN. Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4. Comm. Club 3. Ath. Mgr. 2. Basketball 1. NANCY YORK. Class Play 3. Sunshine Society 1. 2, 3. 4. Dolly Madison 1. 2. 3. Comm. Club 3. Band 1, 2,. 3, 4. U. A. A. 1. 21 Top Row (left to right): DALE STREITMATTER, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. c. A. 4. JOYCE STROLE, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4. Comm. Club 3. G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. WALTER TAN- NER. Class Play 4. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. F. F. A. 1, 2. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN JAY TEACH. Class Play 3. 4. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. F. C. A. 2, 3. 4. Cosmo. Club 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 4. Bas- ketball 3. Football 2, 3. Second Row: PAUL ARTHUR TEACH. Class Play 3, 4. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4. Football 2 , 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 RALPH F. TOW. Class Pres. 4. Class Play 3, 4. Hi-Y 1, 2. 3, Sec. 4. F. C. A. 1, 2, 3. 4. Science Club 4. Football 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Track 3, 4. ELIZABETH ANN WALTER. Sunshine Society 1, 2. 3. 4 Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3. 4. G. A. A. 1.2. PAULA ANN WARTENA. Class Play 3. 4. Sunshine Society 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4. Cosmo. Club 3, 4. Sci- ence Club 2. Band 1. 2, 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. Treas. 2. Third Row: JOHN O. WAYMIRE, F. F. A, 1. 2, Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. ELLIS E. WIL- LIAMS, F. F. A. 1. 2. Reporter 3. Football 4. NORMAN E. WOOTEN. Fair Oaks. Indiana, 1, 2. Hi-Y 4. F. F. A. 3, Science Club 4. Band 1. 2, 3. 4. Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. Track 1. 2. MARY LOU WORLAND. Trin- ity School for Girls. Rivert Forest. Illinois 1. Class Play 3, 4. Sunshine 2. 3. 4. Cosmo. Club 3. 4. Science 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Rensselaerien 3, 4. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. 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PHONE: CA-1947 Dear Glenn: It may see strange to receive this letter from one of your old classmates but as I glanced at the calendar this morning I noted that it was 10 years ago tonight that we received our diplomas from the Rensselaer High School. Several weeks ago I flew back to the old hometown to settle a case. I have gathered this data and will send it on to you hoping you will take some time out from your Stunt Driving Acts to write this up in a volume of the Class of ’47! Captain J. C. GWIN flew me from New York to Rensselaer and who should I find as stewardess but BETTE FERG- USON. As I stepped off the plane I found WAYNE EPLER head grease monkey at the airport. Waiting for the taxi, I noticed my old pal KEN SHOUP working busily constructing a concrete block hangar. As we stood talking, CHUCK MERIC A drove up in his beer truck and the three of us began talking about all the old times. This is the information they gave me of our old pals. Miss PATRICIA HENRY, Editor of the Rensselaer Republican, rushed over to me and inquired as to the length of my stay in Rensselaer. MERE BRANSON, CHARLES CLAUSSEN, and RALPH KRUGER are the Jasper County Corn Kings. MARVIN GWIN and BILL HUDSON are now heavy weight lifters in a Barnum and Bailey show. BRADLEY HOSHAW is an astronomy professor out at St. Joe. THYRA NUSS has her little beauty shop located next to PHYLLIS SAYLER ' S dancing school. NORMAN WOOTEN and his electric guitar, is currently seen in the Bamboo Room in Chicago, along with JACK BROWN, a drummer. ELLA ANDERSON, now the manager of the North Side grocery, has the able help of EVA DOWTY. WALLACE MACKEY (BEEZY) is a window washer in Indianapolis. HERB COOK tests bubble gum for the Wrigley Company KEN DAY is still delivering ice. MARY LOU WORLAND has just returned from Brazil. She has seen just how much coffee there is there. LUCILLE RITTER, I learned, is head dietician at Lafayette Home Hospital. JOHN TEACH, WALTER TAN- NER, both on the trumpet, JOHN BARNES, the trombone player, and JOHN WAYMIRE, behind the drums, make up part of the swing band playing at the Indiana Roof. CLIFF BEAVER and PAULA have a monopoly on the fire dept. GEORGE SMITH is the leading barber in Rensselaer and JOYCE STROLE is his manicurist. JOHN GEREN and GERALD KANNE tied last week in a corn shucking contest which was held at the GERALD MEYERS RANCH BARBARA JOR- DAN is now a happy little housewife. LORETTA JACKSON is Home Ec. teacher in R. H. S. FLOYD HOYES is reading meters for the city. HAMLIN SMITH has graduated from Annapolis and is now Lt. Smith. WILMA ARMSTRONG is a registered nurse working at the Jasper County Hospital. MARGIE HANCOCK has just celebrated her tenth wedding anniversary with her army lieutenant— ' WANETA CHILDERS has her own shoe store and is celebrating her fifth wedding with her army cap- LOIS FLORENCE is a famous Powers model in New York City. DOLORES NAGEL S school spirit will never die- she is teaching Latin in R. H. S. DARYL LINTNER and ELLIS WILLIAMS are the football coaches at R. H S (They have had a very successful season, too!) JEAN MARTIN is selling Auto and Hospitalization Insurance LUCILLA GEORGE is playing her French horn in the All Girl Orchestra. RALPH YEOMAN recently published his best book of the year “THE ETIQUETTE OF LICKING A POSTAGE STAMP.” MILTON PARKINSON has just received a $10 000 check from Ford’s Auto Company for rights to copy the style of his car, the 1957 Ford. NADINE KEYS has her own quiz program over station R. H. S. BOB BARBER is the linotype operator at the Republican office. BETTY WALTERS is now the office girl for the high school and has been for three years. PAUL TEACH is con- structing basements for new homes in Rensselaer. BOB BALDWIN is the manager of the County Farm ROSE MARIE CASTO is head waitress at PAT SMITH ' S Coffee Shop. DENNIS BROOKS has the lead in the remade old movie— “The Jolson Story.” BETHEL STILLMAN is head bookkeeper at The Miller Jones Shoes store. MILDRED RAMEY recently patented a new invention for delivering evening papers by a helicopter. I found that the fountain at Long ' s Drug Store has been lowered so the customers can see NANCY YORK, as she still works there as the Assistant Manager. LOUISE SPRIGGS is the manager of Hopkins and Hanley. JOAN NESIUS and PAT MOOR are now the main actresses in all of St. Joseph’s plays and 1 might say they are doing quite well. DALE STREITMATTER is the fastest one-handed typer in the world. Mrs. Malcohm Cook, nee WANDA LIST, spends most of her time at home taking care of one little girl. T wo of our classmates have taken up their fathers’ profession — JIM BURNS has a job of painting, and DWAYNE GOSNELL makes weekly truck trips to Florida. LEO MOOSEMILLER has recently won a special merit button for selling the most shoe laces at Penney’s. Last but not least, I saw JIM DOWNS who won the Indianapolis Speedway last year. LOUIS MEYERS who was a more or less the bashful type, now has his own program on the radio — TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES. Well, Glenn, this is the story of our class, the Class of ’47. If in your spare time you could record this information in alphabetical form and keep it in a volume dedicated to the memory of our class, I would be greatly indebted to you. I sincerely hope that my classmates and you still hold dear the memories of our High School days in R. H. S. I do. I wish you and the entire class the best there is in life. Please write me occasionally so that I may keen ud to date the whereabouts of THE CLASS OF ' 47. y p P Sincerely, RALPH TOW. P. S. Just received a wire from Mr. and Mrs. BYROM MALONE TWINS— Mrs. is doing fine. 27 Left to right: Cambensv. Miss Nagel, Mr. Harrison, Feldhaus, Palmer. Class of 1948 President William Feldhaus Vice-President Lynn Cambensy Treasurer Gordon Palmer Sponsors — Miss Nagel and Mr. Harrison Class Motto: “He Who Succeeds, Succeeds Through Himself” Class Colors — Green and White Juniors have put forth an effort Under the guidance of sponsors ar.d officers I ke Never before seen in Rensselaer High School In making the class play and prom a success. Our boys, Wood and Cook, made the varsity basketball Receiving high credit in the winnings of the team. Class president, Feldhaus, Led the second team yells at the games. An active class won honors in Scholarship, athletics, and activities, naming it a Super Junior class of nineteen forty-eight. Jane Paulus. 215 JUNIOR CLASS Top row, left to right: Gifford, L. Erb, Faris, Davisson, Hughes, R. Dewey, Cambensy, Haygood. Second row: Bach- Cook - Hordeman, English, Herr. F. Huff, Feldhaus. Third row: Eldridge, M. Erb, Day, M. Campbell B Hall Frisk, England, M. Baldwin. Fourth row: Ray Donnelly, B. Anderson, Hill, Blacklidge, R. Donnelly. Atkin- son, Hancock. Amsler. Fifth row: M. Daugherty. G. Anderson. Elswick, M. Harmon, E. Erb, Clemans. Sixth row Maienbrook. Warren, G. Shide. D. Lee, Katzbach, McColly, Toben. Seventh row: J. Paulus. J, Tiede Reed M San- “ er . ;. Simonin. Eighth row: Rayner, Wren, Salyers, B. Wood. Palmer. Kresel, J. Phillips.’ Ninth row: D Smith, McElfresh, Siebert, J . Levandowski, Laird, Knoerzer. Tenth row: P. Topp, Knouff, Schafer, I. Jordan, Overton. Top row: left to right: Bahler, Riley. Anderson. Second row: Feldhaus, Mrs. Pennington, Mr. Knaub. Class of 1 949 President Harry Riley Vice President - Betty Feldhaus Secretary _ _ Charles Bahler Treasurer _ Jim Anderson Sponsors — Mrs. Pennington and Mr. Knaub Class Motto: “Ever Forward, Never Backward” Class Colors — Red and White Class Flower — Red rose Sophomores are finally into the swing of High School. Ours is one of the largest classes in High School. Please note how many that we have have on our Honor Roll. The officers this year of Our class are: Riley, Feldhaus, Bahler, and Anderson. Many have won positions on the football team. Our class is well represented in basketball. Also Harry Riley has made the Varsity team this year. Each Sophomore is proud of his class. Class Motto is “Ever Forward, Never Backward.” We Look to the upper classmen for help and advice, Also to the teachers for instruction and inspiration. Our Sponsors are Mrs. Pennington and Mr. Knaub, who have done a Swell job of guiding and directing us. Dorothy Williams. JO SOPHOMORE CLASS r� r n 0 W n ldt t0 right: Burns, Moore. B. George, Hayes, Jackson. Gratner. Hawkeye. W. Knouff, Huff. Second row: w D ° rSe n Br ?™ n ' M° ore ' eraser. List, Lonergan, Brusnahan. B. Feldhaus. Third row: Hallock, Childs, Hay- f n Duley ' Fourth row: Martin ' Griffin, Misch. Fort une. J. Anderson, Lee, McAleer, Harmon Dowty. Mitchell. Fifth row: Hadley, Fletcher. Eldridge. K. Daugherty, Dewey. Arm- strong, J. Daughtery. Sixth row: Williamson. Richard Putts. Sommers. B. Stath, Wortley Riley Wavmouth W Stath, Padgitt. Robert Putts. Seventh row: M. Williams. Sorenson. B. Smith. Nagel. R. wflliams Obermeyer R z- Tnw a R Z ’ H 0bert xr ?i ghth r °w. : Scheurich. Studer, Zimmer. H. Yeoman. Van Meter, L. Yeoman. Walter, A. 1° Sanders - Nm th row: Williams. Prater. Phegley, Putman. Tanner. Robinson, Shide, S. Wood Ilene Standing. Tenth row. Scnpter, Paulus, Irene Standish, E. Spurgeon, Walker, B. Wood, R. Spurgeon, M. Smith, L. Smith. 31 Top row, left to right: Miss Merchant, Mr. Gwin, Lintner. Second Row: Hill, Tiede. Class of 1950 President _ John Lintner Vice-President _ Mary Tiede Treasurer Lisbeth Hill Sponsors — Miss Merchant and Mr. Gwin Class Motto — “Our Goal: Success” Class Color — Blue and White Freshies became real members of Rensselaer High School on September 9. Each of us had our troubles, at first, getting our lockers open and finding our way to classes. Since then we have joined different clubs and entered into all the High School activities with enthusiasm. Many of the boys went out for football, as well as for basketball and track. Ames, Eshleman, Phegley, Parker, and Malone starred on the freshmen basketball team. New second team yell yeaders were elected this year and Pat Williams was chosen from our class. Carrying colorful signs and loyally supporting the team, Lots of freshmen turned out for the Rensselaer Homecoming Game. All of us are looking forward to becoming sophomores next year. We wish to thank our Sponsors, Miss Merchant and Mr. Gwin, for helping us and Steering us through our first year at R. H. S. Allison Wright 33 FRESHMAN CLASS Top row, left to right: Florence, Byer, Kennedy, Eshleman, Harmon, Fellmy, Ames, Dorsey, George Second row Epler, Bryant, Ferguson, Campbell, Jackson, Goad, M. Clouse, Eldridge. Third row Borntrager Andree Jorden Dewees, Bramble, Brown, Cook, Knouff. Fourth row: N. Kennedy, Clarke, Critser. Fuller, Haliagan, Biackerby’ Beaver, Kohley. Fifth row: Hall, Hamer, D. Clouse, P. Jordan, Armstrong, Hadley, Hill. Holt. Sixth row Malone’ Phegley, Lock, Wilcox, Lintner, Spriggs, Rutherford, Steinkamp, Rayburn. Seventh row: Wright, Tiede, Smith’ P. Shumaker, Levandowski, Lee, Tomlinson, M. Shumaker. Eighth row: J. Tonner, H Tonner Mayoette J War- ren, Parker, Worden, Porter, Neville. Ninth row: Scheurich, Scripter, Oram, Miller. Tudor. Steinke Laird Rude Tenth row: B. Warren, York, Swing, Ream, Williams, Lear, Marlatt, Streitmatter. 33 “We’ll back you to stand against the best in the land.” 34 Activities Top row, left to right: Wooten, Cambensy, Waymouth, Lee, Davisson, Bahler, Hughes, Jackson, Riley, Faris, Gwin, B. Malone. Second row: Hoshaw, George, Barnes, McColly, Gosnell, Yeoman. Brooks, G. Smith, Hudson, Warren, P. Teach, Van Meter. Lintner. Third row: Tonner, Knouff, Burns, Putts, W. Stath, English, Erb, R. Tow, B. Stath, Hordeman, Sommers, Padgitt, Eshleman, Putts. Fourth row: Bachelder, Phillips, Rayner, Barber, Brown, Maien- brook, C. Bahler, G. Meyer, J. Teach, Hayes, Harmon, Rosenkranz, Williamson, Merica, G. Ames, Clausen. Fifth row: Amsler, McAleer, Johnson, Feldhaus, Wren, Salyers, Moosemiller, Token, Rutherford, Lock, Geren, H. Cook, Hancock, Donnelly, Wood, Phegley, Sixth row: Hill, J. Anderson, T. Cook, Andree, Dewees, B. Anderson, D. Har- mon, Siebert, Streitmatter. Lee, Levandowski, Hoyes, H. Smith. Palmer, Zimmer, Fortune. Seated: Blackerby, Critser, J. Beaver, R. Scheurich, Worden, Brown, Walter, Bricker. C. Beaver, D. Ames, Childs, Nagel, Mr. Davisson. Hi- Y President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor John Barnes James Hill Ralph Tow Gerald Nagel H. M. Davisson Character building is one of our aims and Living a Christian life is another. Through Effort and Advancement Hi-Y has become an outstanding National organization. Leadership in the club Increases dependability and promotes better living. Very beneficial are these things which Improve and raise the standards Necessary for a Great club. — John Barnes. LI r A “Ljm W V jg IK ■ ■ 4 fc J 1 V J w J L, A - m HL v p J JSt w ? gjt j W 1 § t wT 1 4 B ' -J Top row, left to right: Worland, Lonergan, Brown, J. Smith, Michael, S. Campbell, Critser, M. Campbell, Nesius, Sanders, Stillman, Moore, Childers, Sorens on, Walter, J. Tiede, Hall, Roberts, Putnam. Second row: D. Smith, Frisk, McElfresh, Prater, B. Ferguson, M. Clouse, Sayler, George, Jackson, List, Armstrong, Day, Spriggs, S. Knoer- zer, Schafer, Bryant. Third row: Elswick, J. Levandowski. E. Anderson, Robinson, Feldhaus, Brusnahan, J. Eld- ridge, Nagel, B. Jordan, D. Willimas, Madilyn Hadley, Simonin, Fletcher, Nuss, I. Jordan. Fourth row: Swing, Topp, Epler, J. Shumaker, N. Eldridge, P. Schumaker, M. Armstrong, Wright, Scripter, J. Ferguson, E. Erb, Oram, Streitmatter Tomlinson, Dewey, Tiede, Miller, Overton. Fifth row: Williams, M. Daugherty, Marlatt, G. An- derson, Hallagan, Henry, Moor, Lear, Hamer, Steinke, Jordan, Ritter, Jackson, Marilyn Hadley, Harmon, Eldridge, Fuller. Sixth row: K. Daugherty, A. Spurgeon, Knouff, D. Armstrong, M. York, Hancock, P. Williams, Ramey, S. Paulus, Holt, Hill, P. Smith, M. Erb, Warren, Hall, N. York, Clemans, D. Clouse. Seventh row: J. Daugherty, E. Spurgeon, Miss Kresler, Strole, Reed, Wartena, B. Smith. J. Paulus, Irene Standish. Phegley, Ilene Standish, Martin. Sunshine Society President Vice President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Paula Wartena Jane Paulus Betty Smith Phyllis Reed Joyce Strole Elizabeth Kresler Smiles for everyone. United for work. Never pass up an opportunity for Service. There are a Hundred and ten enthusiastic Rensselaer members. In the state there are 15,000 Sunshiners. Our New State Dean is Mrs. H. L. Hollenbach, Fortville, Indiana. Ever helpful is our motto. Sincerity and good fellowship toward Others are all things all Sunshiners should have. Cheerful co-operation produces Initiative. Sunshiners have Enthusiasm for all activities. Our Tea for our mothers in the spring is a grand occasion. Year of active participation — our twenty-fifth. — Paula Wartena. 37 ooaaago a ao a Top row, left to right: N. List, J. Ferguson, Roberts, Goad, Smith, Michael, J. Tiede, B. Hall, Walter, B. Ferguson, B. Jordan. Second row: S. Wood, Frisk, England, Eldridge. E. Anderson, Tanner, Day. W. List, J. Shumaker, Cas- to. Third row: Topp, G. Anderson, Phegley, Dorsey, Geren, Levandowski, M. Williams, Shide, M. Tiede, Miller, Dowty. Fourth row: Tudor, Hamer, Epler, Schafer, S. Knoerzer, Fletcher. L. Smith, Tomlinson, Dewey, M. Smith. Fifth row: P. Hall, E. Spurgeon, P. Jordan, P. Williams. Hallagan. Reams. M. Daugherty. Warren, D. Armstrong. Sixth row: Walker, Hancock. Miss Merchant, J. Daugherty. L. Jackson. Simonin. A. Spurgeon. Clemans, Clouse. Dolly Madison President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Lorretta Jackson Pauline Simonin Jerry Daugherty Alta Spurgeon Georgia Merchant Dinners are our specialty and it’s Only for girls in Home Economics class. Look in our kitchen, it’s clean and neat. Lunches served at class time can’t be beat. Yummy and tasty if we can only get meat. Making delicious dishes we enjoy and we are Always improving our home-making knowledge. Donating to charity and other such things are our aims. We are Interested in anything concerned with a home. Sponsoring banquets is where we really rate. On our F. F. A. party we really had fun. No dull moments in our club! -—Loretta Jackson. 38 Top row, left to right: Meyers, Branson, Epler, Baldwin, Warren, Dewey. Wortley, Gratner, Herr, Maienbrook Dorsey. Second row: Siebert, Parker, Mayotte, Zimmer, Obermeyer. Huff. Cook. Atkinson. Third row: Kohlev Kanne Mr 0 Bundy 6 ' arke ’ ® cr ' P ter ‘ Jordan. M. Laird, W. Laird. Scheurich. Fourth row: Dowty. Kruger, Shide! F. F. A. President Vice President Reporter Secretary Treasurer Sentinel Sponsor Ralph Kruger Roy Dewey Lawson Waling George Shide Robert Dowty Gerald Kanne R. S. Bundy Future Farmers of America are United in effort. They Try to give our nation Unanimous cooperation and preserve the Rights of its citizens. Their Effort never ceases, Farmers of action produce American food in abundance. Resourcefulness in emergencies Means greater success. Economic justice is needed by all. Recreation and diversion build Strong men, the strength of the nation. — Ralph Kruger. 39 Top row, left to right: Teach. Hoshaw, Brooks, Katzbach, Erb, Kresel. Second row: Wartena. Sanders, Reed, Nes- ius, Campbell, George. Third row: Hill, H. Smith, Henry, P. Smith. Daugherty. Merica Blacklidge Fourth row: Harmon, Nuss, Eldridge. Mrs. Stump. Ritter. Worland. Martin. Cosmopolitan Club President Charles Merica Vice President Patricia Smith Secretary - Treasurer Phyllis Reed Sponsor Mabelle Lehman Stump Cosmopolitan means — Belong to the world. Oriental countries are studied. South American friendships are fostered. Mountain Monologues were presented by Irene Bewley on October 19. Others — We value the opinions and attitudes of others. Peru — A wonderful film shown at one of our meetings. On Touring South American — another interesting film. Life and customs in these United States are portrayed. Indian and the Taj Mahal — Edward Fisher gave us a glimpse of this beauty. Tuesday — Our Club meets every third Tuesday. Americas — The western hemisphere is our major field. Norway — The land of the Midnight Sun — Elizabeth Kresler made this country enchanting for us. Cooperation — the keynote of our club. Life of foreign peoples, and an Understanding of their problems is the foundation of our studies Burma — talk on the Ledo Road by Mr. Edward Fisher. — Charles Merica. 40 n Top row, left to right: Bricker, Tow, Hoshaw, Wooten, Davisson, Hughes, Katzbach, Sommers, Hudson. Second row: Dewees, Meyers, Brooks, Reed. Tyler, Toben, Merica, Smith. Third row: Holt, Armstrong, Lonergan, Wor- land, Jackson, Madilyn Hadley, Williams, Marilyn Hadley. Fourth row: Daugherty. Blackerby, Beaver, Zimmer, Worden, Neville, Critser, Spurgeon, Paulus. Fifth row: Mr. Gwin, English, Henry, Erb, Mr. Mohr. Science Club President Vice President Treasurer Sponsors Patricia Henry Larry Erb Joe English Mr. Mohr and Mr. Gwin Science club is an educational organization Consisting of students interested in this field. Ingenuity is the password for Each member. New inventions, and development in Chemical research provide Entertaining topics for club discussion. Co-sponsors of this organization Lend their aid and thru their Untiring efforts the Science Club has Become an outstanding high school activity. — Patricia Henry. 41 Top row, left to right: Brown, S. Campbell, M. Campbell, Nesius, Sanders, Childers, Stillman, Roberts, Tiede. Sec- ond row Ferguson, C. Eldridge. George, B. Smith, Worland, Sayler, Jackson, Lonergan. Third row: Feldhaus, Brusnahan. M. Clouse, Frisk. Bryant, Prater, Phegley, Madilyn Hadley, Williams. Fourth row: N. Eldridge, Fletcher, Lee, Wright, Robinson, J. Paulus, Levandowski, Moor. Fifth row: Marilyn Hadley, Oram, Hallagan, Tu- dor, Ritter, Overton, D. Eldridge, M. Armstrong, Hill. Sixth row: Knouff, S. Paulus, Hamer. Epler, Holt, York, Fuller, K. Daugherty. Seventh row: D. Armstrong, M. Daugherty, Ramey. M. Smith. Wood, L. Smith, Nuss, D. Clouse, Miss Stoner. G. A. A Sponsor — Miss Elizabeth Stoner Girls In Rensselaer Love Sports Aerial dart Tennis Hiking Lacrosse Every kind of ball game Tumbling Ice Skating Calisthenics A Sporty School Organization Composed of Interested And Talented Individuals who are Outstanding in Natural Sports — Marvel Sanders. 42 F. C. A. President _ Byrom Malone Vice President _ - Lynn Cambensy Treasurer _ Jim Anderson Sponsor - - - E. G. Harrison Future Craftsmen of America Use all tools of our trade and Train for a good job in this field. Using nature’s gifts for humanity we Reconstruct all usable materials. There is Excellent training in use of all tools and machines necessary to become a craftsman. We Convert unfinished materials into fine furniture with the Right tools for the right jobs. Assembling machines are used in the work shop. Fine workmanship is our motto. We Take the best of care of all tools. We Shape lumber into different designs and Maintain work in a craftsman’s field. Engineering construction of large projects and New ideas and plans drawn are put to practical use. — Byrom Malone. Top row, left to right: Shoup, Malone, Cambensy, Davisson, Bahler, Waymouth, Faris, Smith, Hudson. Second row: W. Stath, R. Stath, McColly, Sommers, Gwin, Barnes, Tow, Williams. Third row: Bachelder, Teach, Rich- ard Putts, Burns, Robert Putts, Hordeman, Padgitt, Rosenkranz, Phillips. Fourth row: Hill, Downs, Levandow- ski Huff, Feldhaus, McAleer, Moosmiller, Hoyes. Fifth row: Anderson, Nagel, Walter, Streitmatter, Donnelly, Hancock, Tow, Anderson, Fortune. Sixth row: Misch, Scheurich, Ray Donnelly, Mr. Harrison, Brown, Reed, Har- mon. Top row, left to right: Andree, Merica, W. Feldhaus, Hoshaw, Teach. Yeoman, Beaver, G. Reed. Second row: B. Feldhaus, Worland, Stillman, M. Campbell, P. Reed, Sanders, Lonergan, J. Paulus. Third row: Hadley, M. Armstrong. Robinson, D. Nagel, Henry. Wright, Oram. W. Armstrong, Jordan. Fourth row: Miss Nagel, A. Spur- geon, K. Daughety, Hill, D. Williams, Holt, S. Paulus, Hancock, P. Smith. Rensselaerien Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager Sponsor Patricia Henry Charles Merica Dolores Nagel Eileen Nagel Rensselaerien is our school paper and it is Edited twelve times annually. News and views of both Student and faculty give our Staff the data for their articles, which is then Edited. The supervision of our Loyal sponsor is Appreciated by the Entire group. The purpose of the Rensselaeriein is to Raise the morale and develop the Interest of our student body. It’s influence toward better Education is one of its most Notable accomplishments. — Patricia Henry. — 44 45 w U DQ 3 CQ £ T3 XJ . . 1 3 w g c Q - - a ? o -. 55 |“ Io| K i-lB ft, -u „ 3 co u h 4 5 •h Jh rj � « g T 3 o S,£ g On S - H C .. O O § oCQ I - - 5 w - 3 W C 43 _r E K Sw «3 .2 cB S o C - -- J L ■ — —• _ . (U . . C CTJ O ai 3 , « 43 a « g « S w S ’ “ S . S . . c - S - a ill is e 5 .2 3 ° w . M « CQ . ol � o w . C CO J 3 tC O 43 _f L- 0 c sS 2 - S c gs g e I £ 43 1 H ti ctf L ,_, • (1) Mh • CQ •• -2 - K b • ' £ co -s o ° . CO O tH «J N L ;-! (U § t ! d jg 5 £« s « r O 3 kl (3 £ „.- c -j, c� .. 40 3 £ “ s s . 5 is llll !is ' S “ e Sfs § „• ;J 43’ 5 « £ — « b o c If o « J £ ?.-sq g° D N C O M tn ra . Mg o _ CO c s r° 4S 3 C C ° ° H cq § EaiflC ] jj « 5 C 3 -• o ) n ; ■ C . u o •= CO c w j - H . o a ; w . t : -■% o n £0 a O ca 46 Top row, left to right: Misch. Phillips, J. Geren, Lock, Teach, Yeoman, Warren, Hoshaw, Waymouth, Wooten, Brooks, English, Tow, Toben, Kresel, Lee, Hoyes, Scripter. Second row: Brusnahan, Tanner, Jackson, Putman, Worland, George, Brown, Campbell, Stillman, Reed, Sander s, Moore, Roberts, Wartena, Strole, Smith, Clouse, B. Feldhaus. Third row: Nagel, Williams, D. Smith, Elswick, E. Geren, Barlow, M. Williams, Sayler, Robinson, Thegley, Prater, McElLesh, J. Paulus, Bryant, Tomlinson, Madilyn Hadley, Swing. Fourth row: N. Eldridge, M. Armstrong, Oram, Scripter, D. Eldridge, Moor, Wright, Nuss, Fletcher, J. Shumaker, Lee, Ritter, I. Jordan, Har- mon, Mari’yn Hadley, Schafer. Fifth row: M. York, Henry, Steinke, Hamer, Epler, S. Knoerzer, P. Jordan, Lear, Jackson, K. Daughtery, Holt, Hill, Hancock. Sixth row: Mr. Mau, Mrs. Sickler, Streitmatter, Martin, D. Arm- strong, Florence, Walker, S. Paulus, P. Smith, J. Daugherty, Hall, P. Williams. Chorus and Band President _ John Teach Vice President _ Bethel Stillman Secretary-Treasurer _ Jean Martin Director _ _ Robert Mau Character is built in chorus and band. The Hour of Charm, Our Spring Festival, has the Obedience and co-operation of all. Rensselaer audiences are appreciative. Unusually proud are we of our Smooth and melodious notes. Armistice Day, Navy Day and Decoration Day programs are always on top. Basketball games are enlivened by our music. The band is always dependable. New selections are hard work for the band and appreciated by the audience. Dividends are earned by students participating. — Paula Wartena. 47 Standing, left to right: Miss McCord, Hancock, Miss Nagel, Moor, J. Teach, George, Tow, Merica, P. Teach, Nagel. Sitting: York, Worland, Henry, Martin, Wartena, Sayler, Armstrong. “SIXTEEN IN AUGUST” — Presented by the Class of 1947, April 16, 1946. Dr. Goodrich Ralph Tow Gusty Goodrich Jean Martin Arthur Peterson ... Charles Merica Mrs. Goodrich .Mary Lou Worland Carol Dean Pat Henry CHARACTERS Olga Dean _ Paula Wartena Cynthia Thornton Phyllis Sayler Duke Weatherby John Teach Miss James _ _ Patricia Moore Asia May ._. Lucilla George Director — Adilda McCord Effie McCann _ Margaret Hancock Lil Stone — Nancy York Party Guest Dolores Nagel Party Guest __ Wilma Armstrong Party Guest Paul Teach Standing, left lo right: Miss McCord. Tanner, Brooks, J. Teach. Epler, Stillman. Gwin. Tow. P. Teach, Merica. Sitting: Hancock. Jackson. Ritter. Wartena. Worland. “SEVENTEEN” — Presented by the Class ol ' 1941. November 12, 1946. CHARACTERS Mr. Baxter Ralph Tow Mary Parcher Loretta Jamcsor George Crooper Paul Teach Jane Baxter Margaret Hancock Lola Pratt __ Mary Lou Worland Ethel Boke Bethel Stillman Mrs. Baxter Paula Wartena Joe Bullitt Walter Tanne: Wallie Banks Wayne Epler William Baxter Charles Merica Genesis Dennis Brooks Mary Brooks Lucille Ritter Johnnie Watson John Teach Mr. Parcher Jim Gw::: Director — Adilda McCord 49 Honors and Awards 1946 CLASS OF ’23 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Marietta Felder TRI KAPPA AWARDS Freshmen Sophomores Mary Lonergan Jane Paulus Gerald Reed Larry Erb LADIES’ LITERARY AWARD Gladys Duley HOME ECONOMICS PRIZES 1st sem. Nadine Keys 2nd sem. Marilyn Erb AMERICAN LEGION AWARD LEGION AUXILIARY AWARD Richard Knaub Riith Ann Teach Juniors Nadine Keys Glenn Bahler 1 . 2 DR. A. R. KRESLER WOODCRAFT AWARDS 1st year Gerald Reed Homer Bramble 2nd year 1. Eugene Faris 2. James Hill 3rd year 1. B. J. Phegley 2. Byrom Malone W. L. BOTT COMMERCIAL PRIZES Typing I: 1. Jane Paulus 2. Bette Griffin Typing II: 1. Betty Bowman 2. Patricia Putts Bookkeeping: 1. Grace Rowan 2. Lois Lonergan Shorthand: 1. Patricia Putts 2. Phyllis Johnson D. A. R. GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Marietta Felder GWIN’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Lynn Shook — Richard Knaub (alternate) JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Scholarship: Don Swing Athletics: B. J. Phegley Activities: Lynn Shook Jane Paulus Lillian Lintner Marilyn Campbell Delores Elridge G. A. A. AWARDS Margaretta Daugherty Ardis Tanner Sally Paulus Dorothy Williams Madilyn Hadley Janet Brusnahan Kathryn Daugherty Louise Putman BAND AWARDS Outstanding Freshman Band Outstanding Sophomore Band Student Student Thomas Padgitt Joe English DR. ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP — ATHLETIC AWARD Gerald Feldhaus 50 Top row, left to right: Teach. Riley, Bahler, Lintner, Williams, Erb. Second row: Jackson, Feldhaus, Sanders, Tow, Palmer, Fortune. Third row: Mrs. Pennington, York, Wright, Robinson, Cook, Hill, Mr. Holt. Student Council Our Student Council was organized in February, 1947, according to the plan recommended by a committee of students and faculty members. Seniors and juniors each have four representatives on this Council, while the sophomores and freshmen each have three. The four class presidents are automatically members of this organization. Student Council officers this year are as follows: John Teach, presi- dent; William Feldhaus, vice president; Marilyn Robinson, secretary-treas- urer. Mrs. Helen Pennington, commercial teacher, and Principal William Holt are faculty co-sponsors. This organization will serve in an advisory capacity on such matters as school assemblies, school dances, and many other activities. It is a students’ organization where student ideas for school improvement are given serious thought and consideration. We believe that this group of student leaders will render a genuine service to the school and the com- munity. 52 Hud s o m - j. _ - r: FOOTBALL PROGRAM . K v ST. JOSEPH ' S ACADEMY RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL 54 Top row, left to right: Laird, Jordan, Worden, Tonner, Parker, Putts, Jackson, Sommers, Stath, Kennedy, Padgitt, Eshleman. Knouff, Robert Scheurich. Rude. Second row: Coach Franklin, Coach Harrison, Malone, Shoup, Gwin, Waymouth, Cambensy. G. Bahler. Hudson. Davisson, Wooten, Williams, Tow, Riley, Coach Davisson. Third row: Teach. Smith, Merica, Wood. Hordeman, R. Ames, Captain Beaver, Waymire, English, Toben. G. Ames, Salyers. Fourth row: Mgr. Burns, C. Bahler, Blackerby. Beaver, A. Tow, Anderson, Richard Scheurich, Andree, Phegley. Mgr. Levandowski. Football 1946 Merrillville 6 R.H.S. 32 Lowell 25 R.H.S. 7 St. Joseph 13 R.H.S. 0 Crown Point 14 R.H.S. 13 Hobart 33 R.H.S. 6 Griffith 13 R.H.S. 13 Monticello No Game Frankfort No Game The 1946 football squad, besieged with tough luck throughout season, had a shortened schedule because of the polio epidemic. Only six of the scheduled eight games were played. The members of the team fought until the gun was fired but on one occasion only did they capture a victory. The Senior players were Bahler and Tow, ends; Beaver, quarterback; Shoup and Malone, halfbacks; Hud- son, fullback. Clifford Beaver, our skillful little quarterback, was elected Captain at the end of the season. Cliff also rated honorable mention on Heze Clark’s All-Indiana high school football selections. Beaver is the first to receive honorable mention on an All-State team since Dode Bausman in 1936 and Elmo Trudeau in 1940. Bob Kanne won a position on an All-State team in 1940. au GLENN BAHLER Captain Senior Center Coach-on-the-floor Basketball sixth sense High Scorer BYROM MALONE Senior Guard Good natured Smooth Ball handler GEORGE SMITH Senior Forward Quick Ball-hawk Team player VICT CHARLES FRANKLIN Coach Psychologist Aggressive Champion builder 56 KEN SHOUP Senior Guard Long shot Defensive Play maker harry RILEY Capable Reserve Sophomore Forward Aggressive Rebounds Driver BILL COOK Junior Guard Speedy Sparkplug Fast break BOB WOOD Junior Forward Scrappy Driver Standing, left to right: Coach Franklin, Smith, Riley, Bahler, Malone, Shoup. Kneeling: Wood, Waymire, Teach, Tow, Cook, Mgr. Burns,. Basketball ’46 ’47 The Bombers of 1946-1947 are leaving behind an all-time record for basketball history — twenty-three straight victories. The Bombers and Garfield of Terre Haute were the only two undefeated teams in our State. Our team averaged 52.45 points per game. By winning the Sectional the Bombers became the first R. H. S. team to take the crown for two consecutive years. Under Coach Franklin’s guidance, the Bombers stacked up a total of forty-four wins and four defeats in a two year span. That’s a record hard to beat. Four of the first five were seniors: Captain Bahler, Shoup, Smith and Malone. Harry Riley, a sophomore, was the fifth first stringer. The reserves were Cook, Wood, Tow, Teach and Waymire Bahler scored 406 total points; Riley 230 points; Shoup 187 points; Smith 159 points; Cook 117 points; Malone 78 points. Our team displayed speed and accuracy throughout the season. No better sportsmanship and team play were ever witnessed by any team ' s enthusiastic followers. Never before in the history of R. H. S. did the citizens of Rensselaer support a team as well as this year. The team became the idol of all its fans and especially of the younger boys who will be the future Bombers. No tribute high enough can be paid this year’s team and its coach but everyone will agree as their record proves “it was a job well done.” MISSIONS COMPLE TED 1946-1947 R.H.S. 49 . Battleground 42 R.H.S. 55 Morocco 31 R.H.S. 29 Horace Mann 25 R.H.S. 70 Brook 23 R.H.S. 57 _ Brook 22 R.HJS. 42 ?7 R.H.S. 66 . Remington 20 R.HJS. 69 West Lafayette 47 R.H.S. 31 . ... Monon 29 R.H.S. 49 Roosevelt (Gary) 34 R.H.S. 49 Flora 37 R.H.S. 70 Remington 31 R.H.S. 66 Kentland 35 R.H.S. 62 Delphi 37 R.H.S. 42 R.H.S. 50 Roosevelt (East Chicago) 47 R.H.S. 31 R.H.S. 34 28 FOUR-WAY TOURNEY R.H.S. 84 .... . R.H.S. 49 Morocco 39 SECTIONAL TOURNEY R.H.S. 56 Kentland 27 R.H.S. 39 St. Joe 37 R.HJS. 53 . Morocco 50 REGIONAL TOURNEY R.H.S. 43 Emerson (Gary) 47 Total R.H.S. 1245 Opponents 817 Victories R.H.S. 24 Lost 1 5 Our Fighting Bombers! 59 Standing, left to right: Mgr. Anderson, Hayes, Wortley, Waymouth, Hughes, Jackson, Davisson, Cambensy, Stath, Coach Davisson. Sitting: Childs, Huff, Palmer, Bahler, Salyers, Lee, Anderson. RENSSELAER’S “B” TEAM R.H.S. 22 — Battleground 28 R.H.S. 27 — Horace Mann 24 R.H.S. 33— Brook 19 R.H.S. 43 — Remington 27 R.H.S. 12 — Monon 18 R.H.S. 28— Flora 35 R.H.S. 35— Kentland 22 R.H.S. 30 — Monticello 18 R.H.S. 24- R.H.S. 23 — Winamac 24 R.H.S. 22 — Morocco 23 R.H.S. 23 — Brook 31 R.H.S. 30 — Fowler 24 own Point 25 R.H.S. 43— West Laf. 26 R.H.S. 26 — Roos. (Gary) 30 R.H.S. 33 — Remington 23 R.H.S. 24— Delphi 22 Total — Won 9 — R.H.S. 478 Lost 8 — Opponents 429 Standing, left to right: Coach Harrison, Dorsey, Parker, Ames. Wilcox. Phegley. Sitting: Blackerby, Laird, Worden, Andree, Dewees, Jordan, Tonner, Beaver. FRESHMAN TEAM Eshleman, R.H.S. 25 — Monticello 23 R.H.S. 23— Kentland 17 R.H.S. 16 — Crown Point 17 R.H.S. 28 — Monon 24 R.H.S. 18 — Greencastle 35 R.H.S. 19— Brook 20 R.H.S. 25 — Morocco 16 Total— Won 10— R.H.S. 340 R.H.S. 34 — Kentland 16 R.H.S. 23 — Monticello 13 R.H.S. 19 — Crown Point 25 R.H.S. 27 — Monon 11 Lost 7 — Opponents 277 Malone, Mgr. Critser. R.H.S. 25 — Morocco 12 R.H.S. 27— Brook 22 R.H.S. 31 — Jefferson 26 60 TEAM — Top row, left to right: Coach Harrison, Cook, Warren, Riley, Cambensy, Knaub, Tow, Feldhaus, Phegley, Mgr. Leopold, Coach Franklin. Second row: J. Gwin, Shoup, Beaver, English, M. Gwin, Malone, Streitmatter, Hunt, Strole, Waymouth. Third row: Ames, Hayes, Rosenkranz, Nagel, Blacklidge, Palmer, Childs, Sommers. MILE RELAY — Left to right: Shoup, Cambensy, Malone, J. Gwin, Tow, Strole. HALF-MILE RELAY — Left to right: Childs, Warren, Cook, Riley, English, Phegley. 61 Track Slants Track Season of 46 □ □ JASPER COUNTY MEET AT RENSSELAER, APRIL 15 Rensselaer 88 points Wheatfield 21 points Demotte 65.5 points Fair Oaks 11.5 points Remington 27 points Tefft 10 points Individual records of this meet: Jim Malone broke the 220 yd. dash record with a 24.5 sec., B. J. Phegley broke the 200 yd. hurdle record with a 25.9 sec., Jerry Strole, Jr, broke the half mile record also with a 2:14. □ □ KENTLAND MEET AT KENTLAND, APRIL 19 Kentland first with 43.3 points Rensselaer 3rd with . 36 points W. Lafayette 2nd with 42 points Monticello 4th with 21 points Brook 5th with 16 points The first places R.H.S. trackmen won were: Ken Shoup in the 440 with time of 54 sec., B. J. Phegley in the low hurdles and broad jump, Al- len English in the shot put. □ □ THE R. M. D. AT RENSSELAER, APRIL 26 Rensselaer 75 3 8 points Delphi 70.7 points Monticello 55.7 points In this R. M. D. Rensselaer’s first places were won by: Knaub in the 120 yd. high hurdles, English in the shot put, Cook in the 220 yd. dash, Phegley in the 200 yd. low hurdles, Strole in the broad jump, Rensselaer’s half-mile relay team. □ □ ATTICA RELAY AT ATTICA, MAY 8 Jefferson, Lafayette 68 1 3 points Frankfort : 56 points Rensselaer 38 points Attica 34 1 3 points Williamsport 21 1 3 points West Lafayette 19 points Ambia 8 points Cayuga 7 points □ □ KOKOMO RELAYS AT KOKOMO, MAY 4 In the 200 yard low hurdles Phegley, who was out in front to win the race, fell on the next to last hurdle. Then to increase Rensselaer’s woe, Jerry Strole fell as he was battling for first position in the half-mile race. B. J. Phegley won the 220 yard low hurdles in the Sectional at East Chicago and participated in the State Meet at Indianapolis. He failed to win. — Ken Shoup. KEN L. SHOUP For the first time in the past nine years Rensselaer High School has an athlete who has achieved the enviable record of winning ten major letters in sports. This is Ken Shoup of the graduating class of 1947. Ken has won three letters in football for the seasons of 1944. 1945, and 1946; three in basketball for the years 1944-45, 1945-46, and 1946-47; and four letters in track for the years 1944, 1945, 1946, and 1947. Ken not only won le tters in all of our school sports but he has been a star performer in all three of Rensselaer’s major sports. Ken has been a clean-living, hard working type of athlete with a keen interest in all school sports. He has never been satisfied to make the first team but has always worked hard to improve himself and to make the team a winner. It has been a rare event for Ken to miss a practice session in any sport. His ex- ample in this respect has played an important role in the success of recent R.H.S. teams. Ken has always been a fine competitor with the ability to give his best perform- ance when the opposition was toughest. In spite of an intense desire to win he has always exhibited high ideals in sportsmanship whether winning or losing. Born wth a good physique Ken has developed stamina and endurance which have played an important part in his success in football, basketball, and the gruelling 440-yard dash which has been his specialty in track. Ken is an ideal type of boy and an asset to any school. C. W. Franklin H. M. Davisson E. G. Harrison 63 R. H. S. CALENDAR 1946 - 1947 t September 9 — Back to school for 318 students • including eight vets. September 13 — Merrillville game, beginning of ( gridiron season. R.H.S. 32, Merrillville 6. ( September 25-26-27 — Chaos pictures. ) October 2 — Impressive services held for Sun- ( shine Society initiation. Decorations of ■ gladioli, marigold and yellow and white candles. October 11 — Homecoming game. Sophs take ( honors with covered wagon theme in the ( parade. Juniors sponsor dance. ( October 24-27 — Back to school for the teachers! ) Students have vacation. ) October 30 — Dolly Madison and F. F. A. enjoy • quantities of cider, doughnuts and apples at Masquerade Party. November 1 — S. S. girls squired their ideal ( football boys to delicious supper! R. Putts ( still holds title as Champion Bingo player ( of R. H. S. ( November 12 — All star cast stages Senior play “Seventeen”! ) November 25 — John Barnes presides over an- • nual Thanksgiving program given by Hi-Y Club. Thanksgiving message was given by j the Reverend Ellis Veale. ) November 26— Lieutenant James C. Whittaker ( tells of his experience on the raft with ( Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. R.H.S. students ( show great interest in his inspiring talk. i December 6 — Glenn Bahler sets all time R. H. ) S. net record by scoring 44 points in Rem- ( ington game! ) December 13 — Friday the 13th didn’t prove bad ) luck for the Bombers with a 31-29 victory ) over Monon. ) December 20 — Cosmopolitan Club sponsored ( lovely Christmas program, made more im- ( pressive by the Hammond organ loaned to • R. H. S. by Mr. John Jackson. ■ January 1 — Bombers take New Year’s Day ( Tourney! We’ll soon need a new show case. (We hope!) January 16-17 — Local druggists noted a marked increase in aspirin sales for those semester t exam headaches. ) February 11 — Some 177 students participate in a highly successful “Evening of Music” un- der the direction of “Professor” Mau. February 27-28 and March 1 — Bombers emerge with crown for net champions in Sectional Tournament held at St. Joe. Fans praise our team for their swell job, an undefeated season. March 8 — Regional. Bombers bow gallantly in their first defeat to a strong Emerson team. 47-43. A victory string of 23 straight was broken. Washington of East Chicago takes title from Emerson. 51-42. March 14 — R. H. S. goes from sublime to the ridiculous! The sublime — awarding the Senior boys with honor sweaters. The ri- diculous — The Minstrel Show with Rastus, Bones, Zeke, and Interlocuter Chuck Mer- ica doing a swell job! March 17-20 — Science students stage annual ex- hibit. March 19 — T.B. X-rays taken of three upper classes. Just like having your picture taken. March 26 — Lions Club honors Benny’s Bomb- ers with banquet. March 28 — Physical Education Exhibit. April 4-7 — Spring Vacation! Sure cure for Spring Fever (???) April 11 — Sunshine Dance. The girls foot the expenses. April 17 — Juniors present mystery comedy “Tiger House”. April 18 — Hi-Y at their best with annual ban- quet. Fellows escort best girls. April 25 — Spring Festival. May 2 — Mothers are honored by Sunshine Tea. Mrs. Upham gives another charming book review. May 16 — Junior-Senior Prom proves to be a big send off for the Seniors from Class of ’48. May 18 — Baccalaureate. May 21 — Commencement. May 23 — Seniors leave halls of R. H. S. _ —