Rensselaer High School - Chaos Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1948 volume:

d-ooh a l end3elaer The Chaos Published by the Class of 1948 Rensselaer High School Rensselaer Indiana SIGNS OF Prom Jangling Alarir. Drum Major Tea Page 2 OUR TIMES Drum Majorettes Yell Leaders Our Organist, George Kresel Page 3 1948 CHAOS RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL Volume XXXII R. H. S. . . . A place for education. fun, work, and friends. Here we find the beginning of our hopes, dreams, and ambitions. Page 5 JOHN JACKSON Treasurer D. DELOS DEAN Secretary F. O. HERSHMAN President OUR SCHOOL BOARD The Rensselaer City School Board meets once each month on the first Tuesday throughout the year. The big problem of the Board is to maintain the best schools possible with the money that is available for the 700 students that are enrolled in grades one to twelve. ... , Schools in Indiana are limited by the amount of taxable property within the corporation. Children over the state benefit equally from the State School Sup- port funds (Income Tax). Inequality in education lies in the difference in the amount of taxable property per capita in the various corporations. The School Board can maintain no better schools than the amount local taxable property will permit. , . . . The big problem of the Board falls into two parts; namely, maintaining the progress already achieved, and planning future improvements. This year a new fluorescent lighting system, and new water fountains have been installed in the Primary building. In the High School, the industrial arts shop has been remodeled and new eguipment has been added including drafting tables and metal turning lathes. The greatest problem in maintaining progress already achieved has been that of meeting increased costs of operation with income that has not increased in the same proportion. T , The members of the Board are Mr. Hershman, President; Mr. Jackson, Treas- urer; and Mr. Dean, Secretary. They have all given of their time unselfishly that the social problems of our city might be solved. Page 6 OUR ADMINISTRATION Superintendent ROBERT L. CLEAVELAND A. B. Indiana University A. M. Indiana University Administrators Cleaveland and Holt guide the activities of the Rensselaer High School. Our educational program ranks high and affords each student an opportunity to develop his maximum ability. In the field of recreation, these administrators do not neglect to con- stantly improve, inspire, and enthusias- tically support our endeavor. Theirs is unselfish service. Principal WILLIAM J. HOLT B. S. Indiana State Teachers College M. S. Indiana University Page 7 RENSSELAER FAC NORMAN K. KNAUB Indiana State Teachers College B.C.S. History, Bookkeeping. E. G. HARRISON Purdue University B.S. Shop, Football, Freshman Basketball. ELIZABETH STONER Normal College of American Gymnastic Union, Indiana State Teachers College A.B., DePauw University. Physical Educa- tion. R. S. BUNDY Purdue University B.S.A.. Vocational Agriculture. ROBERT A. MAU DePaul University B. Mus. E. Band, Chorus. OLIVER J. GWIN Indiana State Teachers College B.A. Chemistry, Biology, Gen- eral Science. MABELLE L. STUMP Goshen College A.B., Columbia University M.A. English. RUTH HOSHAW Manchester College B.S. Music, Art. HELEN R. PENNINGTON Ball State A.B., Columbia University. Typing, Shorthand. Standing, left to right: Knaub, Harrison, Stoner, Bundy, Mau, Gwin. Sitting: Stump, Hoshaw, Pennington. Page 8 JLTY MEMBERS EILEEN NAGEL Indiana University A.B. English. ADILDA McCORD Butler University A.B., University of Chicago. History, English. HUGH DAVISSON Indiana University M.S. Civics, Advanced Math. ELIZABETH KRESLER Western College for Women, University of Illinois, B.S., Pur- due University. Latin, Safety. JOE THOMAS Ohio Northern University B.S., Indiana University. Health, Physical Education, Coach. MILDRED W. HARDY Indiana State Teachers College B.S. in Voc. Home Ec. Home Ec. KEITH MOHR Manchester College A.B., Purdue University, Indiana Univer- sity. Physics, Algebra. NANCY YORK Stenographer. Lett to right: Nagel, McCord, Davisson, Kresler, Thomas, Hardy, Mohr, York. Pape 9 U V CAM NC) WAV Mr. Bundy Mr. Davisson Mr. Harrison Mrs. Hardy Mrs. Hoshaw Mr. Gwin Mr. Knaub Miss Kresler Mr. Mau Mr. Mohr Miss CcCord Miss Nagel Mrs. Pennington Miss Stoner Mrs. Stump Mr. Thomas Nancy York Pa e 1 1 SENIORS-1948 Lett to right: Miss Nagel, Sponsor Marvel Sanders, Secretary-Treasurer Arvil Hancock, President Bob Anderson, Vice President Mr. Davisson, Sponsor OF COURSE YOU ' VE HEARD OF US! Class of ' 48 . . . class of industry, activities, fun ... re- vered seniors . . . fading into R. H. S. history . . . memories mixed with laughter, achievement, sorrow, cheers . . . cap and gowns . . . diplomas . . . ending another chapter . . . yet beginning a more important, more exciting one . . . yes, we ' re leaving ... to acquire new interests . . . new tastes . . . still, the knowledge we ' ve gained from books, teachers, and daily associations with others is but a door leading to further achievement ... for these are the times of youth. Page 12 ANDERSON, GENEVIEVE Sunshine Society 3, 4; Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4. ANDERSON, ROBERT D. Class Vice President 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, Mgr. 3; Track 1, 2, Mgr. 3. ATKINSON. FRANCIS E. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Hi-Y 4; Track 4. BACHELDER, MERLE DEAN Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Cosmo. 3, 4. BALDWIN, MARJORIE ANN BLACKLIDGE, DALE H. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2; Cosmo. 3, Vice Pres. 4; Hi-Y 4; Science 1; Chorus 3, 4. BRANAMAN, BEVERLY J. Bloom Township H. S. 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 4; Class Play 4; Dolly Madison 4. CAMBENSY, LYNN S. Crane Tech. High 1; Class Vice Pres. 3; F. C. A. 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 3; Track 2; Student Council 4. CAMPBELL, MARILYN J. Class Vice Pres. 1; Class Play 3, 4; Sunshine Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2; Cosmo. 3, 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. CLEMANS, BETTY J. Sunshine 1, 2, 3; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1. COOK, WILLIAM N. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. Co-captain Basketball 4. DAUGHERTY, MARGARETTA J. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Rensselaerien 2, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3. 4; Cosmo. 3. DAVISSON, JAMES M. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; Science 1, 2. 3. 4. DEWEY, ROY D. Class Vice Pres. 1; Hi-Y 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Band 2, 3, 4. DONNELLY. RAY F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. DONNELLY, ROBERT F. H i-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Science 1; F. C. A. 3. ELDRIDGE, DELORES J. Sunshine 1, 2, 3; Dolly Madison 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 3, 4. ENGLISH. H. JOSEPH Hi-Y 1, Treas. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 2: Science Sec.-Treas. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; National Honor Society 4. ■ ? 1.1 ENGLAND, CARRIE E. Kingsbury H. S. 1; Dolly Madison 2, 3, 4. ERB, EVELYN R. Sunshine 1, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 4. ERB, MARILYN A. Sunshine 1, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 4; Rensselaerien 4; Home Ec. Award 2; National Honor Society 4. ERB, LARRY F. Hi-Y 3, 4; Class Play 4; Science 2, Vice Pres. 3. 4; Cosmo. 3, Pres. 4; Student Council 3; Tri Kappa Award 1, 2; Model Club Sec.-Treas. 4; F. F. A. 1, 2; National Honor Society 4. FARIS, DEVON EUGENE Hi-Y 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. FELDHAUS, WILLIAM J. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Class Pres. 2, 3; Minstrel Show 3; Rensselaerien 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Basketball 1; Yell Leader 3, 4; Student Council 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Model Club 4. FRISK, MARIE A. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Cosmo. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. GIFFORD, WAYNE E. Track 1; F. C. A. 1. HALL, BETTY L. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4. HANCOCK, ARVIL D. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Class Pres. 1, 4: Stu- dent Council Pres. 4; Cosmo. 4; Chorus 1, 3; Basket- ball 1, 2; Track 1. HORDEMAN, JOHN C. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science 1; Football 1, 2, 3. 4. HARMON, MYRNA M. Sunshine 1, 2, 3; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3; Cosmo. 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. HERR, ARNOLD C. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. HILL, JAMES E. Hi-Y 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 3, Sec. 4; Science 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 1, 2; Tri Kappa Award 3; Student Council 3; Basket- ball 1; National Honor Society 4. HUFF, FLOYD W. Union Township 1; F. C. A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Cosmo. 4; Model Club 4. HUGHES, ROBERT T. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Science 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan 4; Class Play 3, 4. JORDAN, IRMA G. G. A. A. 1; Rensselaerien 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3; Cos- mopolitan 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Class Play 4. KATZBACH, JACK Hi-Y 4; Cosmo. 3, 4; Science 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Rensselaerien 4; Typing I Award 3. 1 0 fie 11 - KNOEZER, SYLVIA A. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. KRESEL, GEORGE F. Cosmo. 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Typing I Award 3; Tri Kappa Art Award 3; Minstrel Show 3; Class Play 3; National Honor Society 4. LAIRD. MAURICE P. Hi-Y 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, Sec. 4; Basketball 1. LINTNER, LILLIAN L. Chorus 1, 2; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1. Sec. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. LEVANDOWSKI, I. E. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Rensselaerien 2; Basketball 1; Model Club 4; Football 1; Football- Basketball Mgr. 3, 4. MAIENBROOK, BERNARD C. Hi-Y 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Rensselaerien 3; Basketball 1. McCOLLY, EVAN LEE Hi-Y 1. 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan 4. MICHAEL, NORMA J. Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Cosmo- politan 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. OVERTON, BARBARA ANN Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Dolly Madison 1, 2; Sunshine 2, 3; Cosmo. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Rensselaerien 1, 2; Chorus 1: Class Treasurer 2; Class Play 4; Withdrew March. 1948. PALMER, GORDON A. Hi-Y 3, 4; F. F. A. 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Co-captain Basketball 4. PAULUS. M. JANE G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Science 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Rensse- laerien 3; Chaos 1, 2, 3, Co-Editor 4; Tri Kappa Award 1, 2, 3. PHILLIPS, HARVEY J. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; F. C. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Class Play 4; Student Council 4; Football 1; Cosmo. 4; Operetta 4. RAYNER, ARTHUR F. Hi-Y 3, 4; F. C. A. 4; Football 1. REED, PHYLLIS M. Granby, Norfolk, Va. 1; Rensselaerien 2; Ass ' t. Ed. 3, Ed. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Play 3; Sun- shine 2, Recording Sec. 3, 4; Cosmo. Sec. 3, 4; Science 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. SALYERS, HAROLD M. Hi-Y 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Rensselaerien 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Science 4. SANDERS, MARVEL L. Class Secretary 4; Sunshine 1, Recording Sec. 2, 3; Dolly Madison 1, 2; Cosmo. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, Drum Majorette 4; Rensselaerien 3; Student Council 3, 4. SCHAFER, ELIZABETH A. Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. SHIDE, GEORGE F. F. F. A. 1, 2, Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4; Hi-Y 4; Cosmo. 4. 5 SIEBERT, CHARLES H. F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. SIMONIN, PAULINE L. Dolly Madison 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. SMITH, DELORES F. St. Louis, Mo. 1; Class Play 3, 4; Sunshine 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; G. A. A. 1; Chorus 3, 4. TIEDE, JEAN A. Class Play 3, 4; Sunshine 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmo. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Rensselaerien 4. TOBEN, HAROLD D. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Science 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baskelball 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; Operetta 4. TOPP, PHYLLIS A. Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Dolly Madison 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1 . 2 . WALING, LAWSON E. Hi-Y 2, 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Rensselaerien 3. WARREN, DAVID F. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. WOOD, ROBERT F. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Captain 4. WREN, JAMES E. Hi-Y 3, 4; Science 4; Chorus 1, 2; Rensselaerien 4. LEE, DAVID A. Hi-Y 1, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Onarga Mili- tary Academy 2; Football 2; Basketball 2; Rifle Team 2; Swimming Team 2. HARMON, LLOYD Not Pictured. Pat re 16 SENIOR PROPHECY Calling R. H. S.! The Class of ' 48 calling R. H. S.! This is R. H. S. Go ahead! This is the tenth annual report of the class of ' 48. We are very proud of the progress of our classmates, and delight in passing this information on to you. A very prominent member of our class, Frank Atkinson, is president of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe, which has recently replaced the Monon in its run from Chicago to Louisville. As you all know the local A P store is now under the capable management of Robert Anderson. Delores Smith has given up clerking to manage his private life. Pauline Simonin. Betty Clemans. Genevieve Wagner, Phyllis Topp, and Carrie England are all secretaries to Jack Katzbach who is head of the Bureau of Vital Statistics in New York. Jim Hill and Dale Blacklidge, the country ' s top ranking comedians, are now at the College Inn and are expected to sign a contract with its manager. Bob Wood, to keep their entire show for an indefinite time. Others with the show are : Bill Feldhaus and Jean Branaman. Marjorie Baldwin has become famous as an artist and has her own studio in Rensselaer. Delores Eldridge, Marilyn Campbell, Irma Jordan and Marvel Sanders are operating a beauty shop and are specializing in red dyes. The Erb twins are secretaries to Harold Toben and Evan McColly, partners in law. Davisson and Hughes, scientists, are designing a new supersonic plane for which Jane Paulus and Phyllis Reed are developing a new atomic fuel. When the plane is completed it will be manufactured by the Palmer-Levandowski Manufacturing Company. Art Rayner ' will be the plane ' s test pilot. Laird, Waling, Shide, and Maienbrook are prominent farmers in our own rural community. You are all acquainted with the great Phillips Construction Company. Managing some of its branch offices are Arvil Hancock, San Francisco; Arnold Herr, St. Louis; and Wayne Gifford, New York. The R. F. Donnelly Company is furnishing most of their construction equipment. John Hordeman is now staying at the Wren Hotel in Miami, Florida. Ray Donnelly is manag- ing his affairs while he lounges on the beach enjoying the sun. The popular new Ice Cream Parlor in Rensselaer is under the management of Lillian Lintner and Sylvia Knoerzer. For the latest creations in women ' s clothes, you may go to the New Look Dress Shop owned by Betty Hall and Jean Tiede. Most of their up-to-date fashions come directly from Norma Michael and Marie Frisk, well-known designers in New York. Prof. Larry Erb has recently been appointed head of the Physics Dept, at Purdue. Bill Cook replaced Mr. Bundy after his retirement and 30 years of service. His chief consult- ant is Roy Dewey, the County Agricultural Agent. Since the assassination of Petrillo, George Kresel is head of the Musicians ' Union. A new member of the faculty in R. H. S. is Margaretta Daugherty who is now teaching in the English department. Your new Tucker car is waiting at the Faris-Bachelder Motor Sales on N. McKinley St. Dr. Joe English, Brain Specialist, has his office in Chicago, next door to the Salyer ' s Sporting Goods Store. His receptionist is M. Harmon. The newly elected sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, is none other than Floyd Huff, and his chief prosecutor is Dave Lee. Siebert and Warren are owners of the S W Transfer Company which has one of the largest fleets of trucks in the United States. Their offices are in Chicago and Indianapolis. Betty Schafer is one of many farm wives in Jasper County now. The only sea dog of our class is Lynn Cambensy. Recently, in recognition of the termination of ten years of gallant service, he was promoted to Seaman First-Class. You remember that he enlisted in the Navy in Jan. before graduation. Betty Hall Irma Jordan Jack Phillips Arvil Hancock Page 17 Pape 18 Page 19 Left to right: Lee, Putts, Misch, Harmon, L. Smith, Putman, W. Stath, Johnson, M. Smith, Mitchell. Hawkey, Griffin. ' 49 ERS Vibrant personalities . . . pep . . . leadership . . . moments of reflection ... all in a school year! A rousing parade and pageantry staged the night of our Homecoming football game. Sunshine initiation . . . beautiful and inspiring . . . over fifty girls initiated into the club . . . Homecoming Queen and her escorts . . . more Homecoming pageantry . . . Bright bubbles of high school life and distinguishing signs of the youth of ' 48. Numberless were those little events which made this the year of our life. Homecoming was enlivened by the gay and colorful antics of the forty-niners. Other activities at this time included the crowning of Betty Smith, Home- coming Queen. Then, too, our annual Sunshine initiation service brings us together in solemn appreciation of a more cultured background. Mrs. Harold Sage ' s organ recital is always a highlight of our year. Pape 20 of Our Di imeS SUNSHINE INITIATION Maxine Williams Jane Paulus Betty Hall HOMECOMING QUEEN Betty Smith ESCORTS Gladys Frisk Marjorie Anderson Marilyn Hadley Maxine Williams Pate 21 The National Honor Society honor students of Rensselaer main- tain scholarship in keeping with our tradition, but they also strive for the development of character, service, and leadership— the four traits for which the National Honor Society is noted. During a convocation program an initiation ceremony was con- ducted by Jane Paulus, Phyllis Reed, and Harold Toben, members of the class of 1948, elected to membership as juniors. Pins which were purchased by the Rensselaer Rotary Club were awarded to the newly-elected members listed below. Second Year Members Jane Paulus — Phyllis Reed — Harold Toben New Members of the Class of ' 48 Larry Erb — Joe English — Marilyn Erb James Hill — George Kresel Members of the Class oi ' 49 Betty Feldhaus — Harry Riley — Mary Lonergan Dorothy Williams Vase 22 HONORS AND AWARDS 1947 ★ Class of ' 23 Scholarship Award Ralph Tow Tri Kappa Awards Freshmen— Lisbeth Hill, James Byer Sophomores— Sally Paulus, Gerald Reed Juniors— Jane Paulus, James Hill Florence Allman Art Award First— James Burns Second— Marjorie Baldwin Third— George Kresel Ladies ' Literary Award Rose Marie Casto Home Economics Awards Madalyn Miller, Maxine Williams American Legion Award John Barnes Legion Auxiliary Award Patricia Smith Dr. A. R. Kresler Woodcraft Awards First Year— Allen Spriggs, Pat Malone Second Year— Gerald Reed, Don Burns Third Year— Floyd Hoyes, John Hordeman W. L. Bott Commercial Awards Typing I— Jack Katzbach, Ellis Williams Typing II— Thyra Nuss, Jean Martin Bookkeeping— Patty Smith, Nadine Keys Shortland— Delores Nagel, Jean Martin D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award Jean Martin Gwin Scholarship Award Charles Merica Junior Class Awards Activities— Patty Smith Athletics— Ken Shoup Scholarship— Delores Nagel G. A. A. Awards Mary York, Mary Ellen Holt, Beverly Fuller, Jane Paulus, Sally Paulus, Jean Levandowski, Martha Lee, Frances Oram, Barbara Jackson, Lisbeth Hill Band Awards Outstanding Freshman— Julian Blackerby Outstanding Sophomore— Junior Fortune Dr. English Scholar ship- Athletic Trophy Glenn Bahler Lt. John Hudson, Jr. Award Ken Shoup Pape 23 Top row, left to right: Andree, Oram, Lee, Eshleman, M. Williams, Anderson, Sanders, Fortune, P. Williams, Ogle, Gilmore, Lewis. Second row: Mr. Holt, Hancock, Smith, Wood, Cambensy, Riley, Phillips, Mrs. Pennington. YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL TO IMPROVE STUDENT AND FACULTY CO-OPERATION IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION . . . Three representa- tives from the freshman and sophomore classes and four from the junior and senior classes plus all class presidents comprised this derhocratic minded group. . . . Mrs. Pennington and Mr. Holt gave their assistance We chose assembly programs . . . assisted with our Open House for parents. . . . Our annual Eighth Grade Day pro- gram was planned with the incoming freshmen as guests of R. H. S. . . . We helped formulate school policies regarding dances, made suggestions to improve our school . . . Signs of democratic living.— Harry Riley. OFFICERS President Arvil Hancock Vice President. Junior Fortune Secretary Betty Smith Sponsors Mrs. Pennington, Mr. Holt Pape 24 TIGER HOUSE— April 17, 1947 Erma Lowrie Delores Smith Arthur Hale Aunt Sophia Loretta McElfresh Macintosh The Mystery Woman Phyllis Reed Mrs. Murdock.. Peggy Van Ness Marilyn Campbell Thompson Yamie George Kresel Oswald Kerens Joe English Bill Feldhaus Jean Tiede Bob Hughes Harold Toben Jean McFadden Mora McLaren .... Lord Rintoul Bob Dane Gavin Dishart Margaret Dishart. THE LITTLE MINISTER— November 19, 1947 Delores Smith Marilyn Campbell William Feldhaus Harold Toben Joe English Jean Tiede Babbie Dr. McQueen Sergeant Halliwell Eftie Nanny Webster ...Barbara Overton Jack Phillips Larry Erb Jean Branaman Irma Jordan Top row, left to right: Toben, Campbell, Eng- lish. Second row: Feld- haus, Tiede, McElfresh. Third row: Mrs. Stump, Hughes, Reed. Smith, Kresel. Standing, left to right: Smith. Tiede. Phillips, Toben, Eng- lish, Overton, Feld- haus, Miss McCord, Erb. Seated: Campbell, Branaman, Jordan. Page 25 JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN I UNDERCLASSMEN Page 27 JUNIOR OFFICERS Back row, left to right: Tom Padgitt, Vice President; William Studer, Treasurer; Mr. Knaub, Sponsor. Front row: Mrs. Pennington, Sponsor; Junior Fortune, Presi- dent; Charles Bahler, Secretary. CLASS OF ' 49 CLOSE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE CLASS OF ' 48 COME THE ' 49ers. . . . Proud possessors of third year rank we were ushered into our new school year. . . . Starting off on the right foot we participated in the Homecoming Parade Betty Smith, a junior beauty, was chosen from the high school as queen of the parade. . . . Football soon came into the picture with Riley and Ames out in front for the juniors. . . . Come basketball season, Riley, Bahler, Wortley, Way- mouth, were all battling for the Bombers. . . . The junior sweaters and rings caused much comment and there were many sporting sweaters of the ' 49ers. . . . The junior play was a great succcess and the pub- lic heartily approved of their theatrical achievements. . . . Ah! at last . . . The junior-senior prom was given by the junior class. . . . The decorations and entertain- ment were superb. . . . The end of school and all were eager for vacation and the oncoming Senior year.— Dorothy Williams. Page 28 Top row, lelt to right: Burns, Bahler, Hawkey, Hayes, Jackson, George, Gratner, Duley, McAleer. Second row: Brusnahan, Lonergan, Brown Critser, Moore, List, Nichols, Geren. Third row: Misch, Nagel, Bramble, Childs, Lee, Foriune, Ames, Anderson. Fourth row: Hadley, Mitchell, Dowty, Griffin, Harmon, Martin, Fletcher, K. Daugherty. Fifth row: J. Daugherty, Knoezer, Nuss, Dewey, Mc- Elfresh, Eldridge, Dorsey. Feldhaus. Sixth row: Stearns, Van Meter, Sommers, Waymouth, Riley, Wortley, Williams, Padgitt, R. Stath. Seventh row: Phegley, Shide, Roberts, Sorenson, B. Smith, Tyler, Putman, Tanner, M. Williams. Eighth row: Rosenkranz, Robert Putts, Obermeyer, Wil- liamson, Tow, Stath, Richard Putts, Walter. Ninth row: Williams, B. Wood, Sanders, Zimmer. Scheurich, Reed, Louella Smith, Marcella Smith. Tenth row: Walker, A. Spurgeon, E. Spurgeon, Paulus, Scripter, Irene Standish, Ilene Standish, Robinson, Schroeder. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Mr. Gwin, Sponsor Mrs. Hardy, Sponsor Martha Lee, President Wallace Laird, Vice President James Byer, Treasurer Motto: Our Goal: Success” Colors: Blue and white OUT IN ' 50 HAVING REACHED THE HALFWAY MARK IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER . . . watch us, the class of ' 50 We are the class, who in the next two years, will be the leaders. . . . Did you see our basketball B team this year and the many sophomores who starred on it? . . . Jack Phegley who played on the Varsity Five . . . We entered football and track en-‘ thusiastically. ... All of us turned out for the big Homecoming game and carried signs backing our team and class. . . . Marilyn Hadley was chosen as one of the attendants to the gueen. . . . Look at the many students we have on the Honor Roll. . . . The band couldn ' t perform without our talented players. . . . See how we entered the many different clubs and activities with great zeal. . . . Our artists excell. . . . Mrs. Hardy and Mr. Gwin have ably guided us and we wish to thank them for a grand job. . . . We have had a good year as sophomores of R. H. S.— Allison Wright. Page 30 Top tow, leit to right: Bramble, Ames, Byer, George, Eshleman, Dorsey, Brown. Second row: Ferguson, Eldridge, M. Clouse, Hite, Campbell, Bryant, Jackson. Third row: Borntrager, Clark, Cook, Dewees, H. Jor- dan, Andree, Knouff. Fourth row: Hall, Kohley, Downs, Blackerby, Kennedy, Hadley. Fiith row: D. Clouse, Hallagan, Epler, P. Jordan, Hamer, Hill, Holt. Sixth row: Porter, Wilcox, Parker, I.intner, Spriggs, Phegley, Malone. Seventh row: P. Shumaker, Streilmatter, Levandowski, Swing, Smith, Tiede, Nichols, Miller. Eighth row: Rude, Quinn, Neville, J. Tonner, H. Tonner, Worden, Laird. Ninth row: Steinke, J. Shumaker, Lee, Scheurich, J. York, Wright, Lear. Tenth row: Williams, M. York, Warren, Marlatt, Ream, Oram. Pape 31 FRESHMEN OFFICERS Robert Ogle, President Mr. Bundy, Sponsor Knight Phillips, Vice President Miss McCord, Sponsor Marjorie Anderson, Treasurer FRESHIES STUDIOUS BUT FUN-LOVING, TOO, WE UNDER- CLASSMEN HAVE PROVED OUR WORTH. . . On September 9, 73 boys and girls entered as freshmen in Rensselaer High School. . . . Everything was new and strange at first. ... Yes, we were green but we learned fast. . . . On September 17, the class met with their sponsors. Miss McCord and Mr. Bundy, for elec- tion of officers. . . . Several freshmen joined various clubs and organizations. . . . Many boys went out for athletics. . . . Larry Lintner played on the varsity foot- ball team all season Several other freshmen made the team later in the season. . . . Two freshmen, Gladys Frisk and Marjorie Anderson were voted as ladies to the Homecoming Queen. . . . Net team had a successful season with Smith, Hayes, Stearns, Ogle, and Moore pacing the way. . . . B team yell leaders were elected. . . . Two freshmen, Pat Williams and Emma Jane Selby, were chosen. . . . We worked hard in an effort to maintain high averages. . . . This hard work has paid off, especially to Bob Ogle and John Collins, who were chosen to go to Logansport for the state Algebra contest. . . . Under the guidance of our sponsors and teachers we feel that we have proved our worth as freshmen. . . . We are looking forward to our next three years with enthusiasm.— Bob Lewis. Pape 32 Top row, left to right: Collins, Burr, Cunningham, Hayes, Grant, Hickman, Locke, Brooks, R. Arnott. Second row: Levandowski, Gratner, Beaver, Alberts, Dewey, Green, Gifford, Eib. Third rcw: Anderson, Lintner, Bachman, Bowman, Cochran, Kanne, Fairchild, D. Arnott, Baker. Fourth row: Hall, Hickman, Donnelly, Frisk, Anderson, Burns, Lewis, Aikers. Fifth row: Blacklidge, Amsler, Hancock, Lewis, Dewees, Askren, Gilmore, Leo. Sixth row: Smith, Ward, R. Ogle, Stearns, Tucker, Pra- ter, Williams, Shelley, Siegrist. Seventh row: Yeoman, W. Ogle, Richardson, Reams, Pass, Perschon, Pettet, Siebert, Tiede. Eighth row: Mitchell, P. J. Williams, Phegley, Proctor, Topp, Padgitt, Selby, Sorenson, Mackey. Ninth row: Scripter, J. Tiede, J. Wood, Trusty, Ritter, Porter, Moore, W. Wood, Phillips. Tenth row: Rhoads, Tucker, Pfledderer, Todd, Maien- brook, Sayler, Spangle, Sanders, St. Armour. O r ACTIVITIES And then there are so many other things to do be- sides our regular academic pursuits. Laughter, com- panionship, small talk, arguments about matters seemingly so important for the success of our club, friendly Hi ya ' s — little events shaping our days, our destinies, forming the noisy, bright bubble of high school life. Out of our activities in our extra-curricular program come musicians, scholars, scientists, and leaders— future citizens of tomorrow. Our personalities are de- veloped, and our interests are broadened. We learn to work together, appreciate the ideas of others— good signs of our times. STILL STUDYING EMCEE MEYERS OUR JANITORS DOROTHY AND ALLISON STUDENT ART Page 35 Top row, left to right: Sommers, Faris, Waymouth, Cambensy, Wortley, Riley, Hughes, Jackson, Davisson, Katzbach, J. Lintner, Dewey, Padgitt, W. George. Second row: Palmer, Eshleman, R. Ogle, Spriggs, McColly, D. Hayes, Waling, Warren, Van Meter, Erb, Shide, Hickman, Phillips, Walter. Third row: Williamson, Williams, R. Hayes, R. Stath, W. Stath, Levandowski, Hordeman, D. Putts, Toben, Byer, Prater, Rosenkranz, Maienbrook, Brown. Fourth row: G. Ames, Locke, Parker, R. Arnott, B. Putts, Salyers, Wren, J. Tonner, Dorsey, Harmon, Neville, Tow, Robert Donnelly, Tonner. Fifth row: Dowty, J. Anderson, Lee, R. Wood, Feldhaus, Rayner, Bachelder, McAleer, F. Huff, For- tune, Kanne, Hill, Blacklidge, Zimmer, Worden. Sixth row: Knouff, Hancock, Bowman, Nagel, Childs, Jordan, Cochran, Smith, Collins, Siegrist, Cook, Dewees, Scheurich, Kohley. Seventh row: Downs, Blackerby, W. Ogle, D. Arnott, Andree, R. Ames, English, Phegley, Bahler, Mr. Davisson, R. Anderson, W. Laird, K. Phillips, J. Wood. Eighth row: Reams, Clarke, Tiede, Griffin, Reed, Ritter, M. Laird, Burr, B. Wood, Siebert, Moore, Hall, Weaver, Lewis, Scripter. HI-Y STRIVING FOR HIGHER STANDARDS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER IS THE PURPOSE OF HI-Y. . . . The Rensselaer Hi-Y has been organized for about twenty-five years. . . . Fifteen years ago the membership was only thirty-nine . . . Hi-Y now has 110 members. . . . The club has progressed under the able sponsorship of Mr. Davisson. . . . New members were initiated into the club with a very impressive ceremony in the Methodist Church on November third. . . . Several members who went to Indianapolis for the state convention gave interesting talks on discussions held there The club sold basketball schedule pencils, basketball pins, and Bomber pennants. . . . Prominent men gave inter- esting talks at several of our meetings. . . . Under the able direction of the offi- cers and with the co-operation of the members, the club had a very successful year.— Bob Lewis. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Joe English Dick Ames Charles Bahler Jack Phegley Mr. Davisson Page 36 Top row, left to right: Swing, J. Smith, Putman, Brown, C. Dewey, Moore, M. Campbell, S. Campbell, Reed, Michael, Critser, R. Sorenson, Lonergan, Wood, Roberts, M. Phegley. Second row: Nichols, Williams, M. Erb, Miller, Jackson, Schroeder, Ferguson, Tyler, Bryant, Streitmatter, N. Eldridge, M. Clouse, J. Tiede, D. Smith, Robinson, J. Levandowski. Third row: Feldhaus, Fletcher, Brusnahan, P. Shumaker, Beaver, Green, Geren, M. Frisk, Simonin, Tanner, J. Topp, Scripter, J. York, M. Lee, Wright, Madilyn Hadley. Fourth row: M. Anderson, C. Eldridge, Proctor, Gratner, Reams, J. Shumaker, Lear, Sieinke, Oram, Marilyn Hadley, Phegley, R. Sorensen, P. Topp, Selby, N. Lee, P. J. Williams. Fifth row: K. Daugherty, Warren, Schafer, S. Knoerzer, J. Daugherty, V. Dewey, Holt, Hill, Eib, Walker, Gilmore, Gifford, Hamer, Maienbrook, Marlatt, E. Erb. Sixth row: Hancock, Amsler, M. Daugherty, Spangle, Sanders, Hallagan, Epler, P. Hall, A. Spur- geon, I. Spurgeon, G. Frisk, St. Armour, Irene Standish, Ilene Standish, G. Anderson. Seventh row: S. Paulus, P. Williams, Mitchell, Nuss, Miss Kresler, B. Smith, M. Williams, B. Hall, M. Tiede, J. Paulus, M. York, Blacklidge, Sayler, Pfledderer. Eighth row: Donnelly, Mackey, Padgitt, Burns, A. Levandowski, D. Clouse, Askren, Rhoads, Todd, Dewees, Clemans. SUNSHINE SOCIETY A SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR PROMOTING GOOD WILL AMONG HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS All girls are eligible to join the Sunshine Society. . . . Initiation this year was held September 30th at the Methodist Church. ... A picnic at the city park started off our Sunshine year. . . . The football boys were entertained at a chili supper on November 3. . . . Grade school kids got a taste of the Sunshine ' s thoughtfulness when they were invited to a marionette show at the high school Fathers enjoyed the program too, at the annual Dads ' Day Supper. . . . One of the highlights of the year was the Mothers ' Day Tea honoring the mothers and Ideal Ladies . . . . The Sunshine dance was another favorite party . . . but all was not social activity. . . . The Sunshine doll was sold, and the money was used for worthwhile projects such as the Riley Hospital Fund and March of Dimes. . . . Ever helpful ' is each Sunshiner ' s motto . . . this becomes effective when multiplied by all the Sunshine Clubs in Indiana.— Allison Wright. officers President Betty Hall Vice President Betty Smith Corresponding Secretary Mary Tiede Recording Secretary Maxine Williams Treasurer Jane Paulus Sponsor Elizabeth Kresler Page 37 1 i I 1 t J , i Left to right: Williams, Lewis, Miss Kresler, Paulus, Riley, Wright, Andree. YOUR CHAOS STAFF WE HOPE YOU LIKE YOUR ANNUAL. . . . We ' ve tried, through its theme Signs of Our Times to record for you an accurate picture of your 1947-48 school year. We hope you will enjoy in future years turning back to this annual and reliving the thrills of your high school career . . . the big and little things . . . sports . . . clubs . . . fashions . . . friends . . . most important of all, your fellow students. THE STAFF Co-Editors Jane Paulus, Dorothy Williams Business Manager Harry Riley Sports Writer Bill Andree Sophomore Editor Allison Wright Freshman Editor Bob Lewis Faculty Advisor Elizabeth Kresler Pat re 38 Top row, left to right: K. Daugherty, Hill, Madilyn Hadley, Nichols, Jordan, G. Reed, Andree. Robinson, Gratner, Marilyn Hadley, Holt, Spurgeon, Warren. Second row: Blackerby, Laird, Smith, Tiede, Salyers, Katzbach, Wren, Roberts, Lonergan, M. Daugherty. Third row: Williams, E. Erb, Paulus, P. Reed, B. Feldhaus, W. Feldhaus, M. Erb, Miss Nagel. RENSSELAERIEN WORKING TOWARD THE GOAL OF A HIGH CLASS PAPER PLEASING TO THE STUDENTS, the staff of the Rensselaerien put out a fine publication full of news every month. . . . Editorials pointing out reasons for high scholastic achievements were written for the benefit of each student. . . . The whole staff worked to make improvements on the paper. . . . Representatives from each class along with the editors attended a convention held at Franklin, Indiana. . . . They brought back many good ideas for rearranging the paper. . . . The editors did a very fine job of publishing each issue. . . . All programs and main events were ably written by the staff. . . . The gossip editors deserve a great deal of credit for their humorous presentation of the latest news. . . . The Gay Gadabouts presented many clever poems to the delight of their readers. . . . The sports writers are to be very highly commended for their apt way of relat- ing both the football and basketball games.— Dorothy Williams. THE STAFF Co-Editors Phyllis Reed, Betty Feldhaus Assistant Editor Sally Paulus Business Manager Bill Feldhaus Assistant Business Managers Marilyn Hadley and Jerry Critser Sponsor Eileen Nagel rage .� Top row, left to right: Eldridge, Jordan, Robinson, Hall, Brusnahan, Feldhaus, Hadley, Paulus, K. Daugherty, Overton. Second row: D. Smith, Dorsey, Tiede, Griffin, Fortune, Reed, Lonergan, L. Shide, Frisk. Third row: Johnson, F. Huff, Kresel, Phillips, Cambensy, McColly, Bachelder, McAleer, Hancock, Feldhaus. Fourth row: Sorenson, Tyler, Sanders, Hayes, Katzbach, Hughes, Davisson, G. Shide, Campbell, Brown, Williams. Seated: Mrs. Stump, Erb, Blacklidge, Hill. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB CONSTRUCTIVE AND INTERESTING ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTED THE YEAR ' S MEETINGS. . . Studying Pan-American countries proved to be very educational. . . . Talks were given through the year by members of the Cosmo- politan Cliib and their efforts were greatly appreciated. . . . The membership for the year was great and thus many interesting and constructive discussions developed. . . . Mrs. Stump very ably sponsored the club as she knew about the Pan-American countries through living there. ... A Pan-American dinner was held at the Paulus home. . . . Our host, Ray Paulus, prepared dishes native to Panama and also presented a very interesting talk on his experiences. . . . A very interesting speaker from India came to talk to the members of our club. . . . Another highlight of our activities was a Thanksgiving dinner held at school. . . . One of our members gave a turkey and a committee prepared and planned the meal. . . . Dining together was very enjoyable. . . . We look forward to a very successful year again next year.— Dorothy Williams. President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Larry Erb Dale Blacklidge James Hill Mrs. Stump Pape 40 Top tow, left to right: Pettet, Richardson, Fairchild, Cook, Dorsey, Siebert, J. Stearns, R. Stearns, Gratner. Second row: Borntrager, Parker, Maienbrook, Mr. Bundy, W. Laird, Shide, M. Laird, Warren, Herr, Sanders, Kohley, Obermeyer. Third row: Scheurich, J. Siebert, Ward, Bramble, Jordan, Clarke, Arnott, Tiede, Hickman, Zimmer. F. F. A. SPONSORING THE ANNUAL CORN SHOW AND BANQUET, A TRADITION IN R. H. S„ the Future Farmers ' Club helps students become established in farming ... in father and son partnerships. ... It teaches repair and maintenance of farm equipment . . . the breeding of fine livestock . . . more profitable farm business. ... It develops qualities of good leadership . . . good citizenship . . . interest in intelligent choice of farming occupations . . . cooperative effort . . . practical thrift It nurtures a love for farm life It strengthens the confidence of boys and young men in themselves and their farm work. . . . Good signs of our modern youth.— Bernard Maienbrook. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel Sponsor OFFICERS Bernard Maienbrook George Shide Maurice Laird Frank Atkinson Wallace Laird David Warren R. S. Bundy Page 41 Top row, left to right: K. Phillips, Scheurich, Reams, Reed, W. Stath, Hordeman, Padgitt, Dewees, J. Anderson, Donnelly, Misch, R. Anderson. Second row: Davisson, Waymouth, Van Meter, Tucker, Grant, Hickman, Cambensy, Lintner, Williams, Faris, Sommers, Mr. Harrison. Third row: McColly, R. Stath, Tow, Rayner, J. Phillips, Feldhaus, J. Tonner, Rosenkranz, William- son, Putts, Huff, Burns. Fourth row: Brooks, McAleer, Hill, Brown, Ames, Bowman. Fortune, Nagel, Harmon, Levandowski. FUTURE CRAFTSMEN THE AIM OF THE FUTURE CRAFTSMEN OF AMERICA IN THIS ATOMIC AGE IS TO CREATE BETTER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE WITH THE MATERIAL AND TOOLS THEY HAVE. . . This club is made up of boys who have an interest in wood working and metal work. ... It is designed to help the boys in their work in the shop Every month we have a meeting. ... At this meeting the first thing we do is take care of all business that should come before the club. After all business is taken care of we have an interesting movie on some- thing that has to do with shop work. . . . The movie usually has something to do with metal work. ... So far this year we have had about four such as. Machine Aluminum, Mechanical Drawing, Filing Metal and stories on the development of different kinds of metal. . . . On the metal lathe we can make many different things, such as nail sets, center punches, hammers, screw drivers, and many other handy tools. . . . The boys in the wood department are making some nice things, too, such as desks, end tables, coffee tables, boats and many other fine things.— Bob Anderson. OFFICERS Pape 42 President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer J. Levandowski Don Waymouth Jim Anderson Top row, left to right: Hill, Holt, E. Sorensen, Mackey, St. Armour, P. Williams, N. Lee, A. Levan- dowski, D. Williams, Selby. Second row: Miss Stoner, Beaver, Burns, Green, Rhoads, Nichols, Branaman, J. Levandoski, Donnelly, Brusnahan, Padgitt, Jackson, Lewis, Clouse, S. Paulus, Bryant, York, R. Sorensen, Oram, Lonergan, Marilyn Hadley, Smith. Sitting: Madilyn Hadley, Robinson, Epler, Fletcher, Feldhaus, N. Eldridge, Wright, M. Lee, C. Eld- ridge, J. Paulus. G. A. A. GIRLS ATHLETIC SKILLS WERE INCREASED AS THE 1947-1948 G. A. A. HIT AN ALL TIME HIGH IN INTEREST. . . . Forty- three girls from the four classes took an active part in this girls ' association. . . . Meetings in the gym every Thursday night found these members playing basketball, aerial dart, performing on the rings, trapeze, and rope. . . . Many a member was excellent in these sports. . . . When weather permitted, hikes were enjoyed by the girls, accompanied by their sponsor. Miss Stoner. ... For the eight girls who had earned the most points by coming regularly to meetings and participating in the current sport, there was a reward in the form of the letter R for which all girls in the G. A. A. enthusiastically worked.— Allison Wright. Page 43 . . . © ! o « - . © 0 a ■vS C O 6 a « © £ D ry O SWffl M 8 |g : i § ' QH : .. K d £ © .. O ' o o o ; c cp © r T3 : £ ! D ) s SO g CO CO i o : -o CT 0 T3 2 D £ a K . W © S in BAND AND CHORUS HIGHLIGHTING CIVIC ACTIVITIES, the Band and Chorus . . . presented many effective performances for the thorough enjoyment of all. . . . On Memorial Day the Band turned out to add to the impressive service. . . . Summer concerts brought much public approval and the Band was highly praised for their efforts. . . . During Fair time the Band again gave its services under the able direction of Mr. Mau. . . . With the beginning of school the Band continued their fine service. . . . Adding zest and spirit to the football and basketball games. ... A December 3rd concert was greatly enjoyed by the public. . . . Santa Claus was ushered into town by a parade in which the Band played. . . . December twenty-third the Band and Chorus presented a very beautiful and impressive program in which beautiful organ music and carols from the chorus added to the spirit of Christmas The operetta brought great admiration from the public and the Chorus is to be highly commended. . . . The Band again showed their talents in the March Concert. . . . Ah, Spring at last, and with it comes the beau- tiful Spring Festival. . . . Mr. Mau again showed his talent for directing his Band and Chorus Graduation and the Band ushered out another class to the strains of a recessional march. . . . Having a very successful year the Band and Chorus look forward to next year. OFFICERS President Vice President ’ Secretary-Treasurer Director Top row, left to light: Donnelly, Ogle, Locke, Williamson, Toben, Padgitt, Lintner, Way mouth. Tucker, Stearns. English, Phillips, Rosenkranz, Kresel, Pettet. Second row: Lewis, Porter, Anderson, Arnott, Worden, Smith, Harmon, D. Lee, W. Feldhaus, Nagel, Blacklidge, Misch, Ritter, G. Hall, Kennedy. Third row: Brusnahan, York, Harmon, Eldridge, Roberts, Jackson, Dewey, Rude, Campbell, J. Smith, Alberts, Clouse, St. Armour, Branaman, Muienbrook. Fourth row: Scripter, B. Feldhaus, Geren, Tanner, York, Brown, Phegley, Swing, Bryant, D. Smith, B. Hall, M. Williams, Gifford, Streitmatter. Fifth row: Walker, Wright, Geren, M. Knoezer, Gratner, S. Knoezer, Schafer, Madilyn Hadley, Fletcher, J. Daugherty, Phegley, Selby, M. Lee, Robinson, Hill, Todd. Sixth row: Hancock, Blacklidge, P. Hall, P. Williams, K. Daugherty, Jordan, P. J. Williams, Ander- son, Holt, Epler, Marilyn Hadley, Oram, Gilmore, Eib, D. Williams, Director Mau, Pianist Mrs. Hoshaw. Joe English Marvel Sanders Barbara Overton Mr. Mau Page 45 Top row, left to right: Tiede, B. Hall, Shide, List, Michael, B. Smith, England, M. Phegley, Roberts, Alberts. Second row: Tanner, J. Topp, M. Erb, M. Frisk, C. Dewey, Miller, Dorsey, Geren, Scripter, Gifiord. Third row: M. Nichols, G. Daugherty, S. Knoezer, Warren, Schafer, C. Eldridge, Gilmore, Selby, Lee, Levandowski. Fourth row: P. Topp. Padgitt. Hamer. B. Phegley, Mackey, Lear, Amsler, G. Anderson, L. Smith, M. Smith. Fifth row: A. Spurgeon, Epler, G. Frisk, Clemans, M. Knoezer, Jordan, P. Williams, M. Anderson, Hall, Walker. Sixth row: M. Daugherty, Blacklidge, Branaman, Todd, Burns, A. Levandowski, Lewis, Tucker, Hallagan, Sanders, Clouse. Seventh row: M. Williams, Simonin, Mrs. Hardy, V. Dewey, M. Tiede. DOLLY MADISON WE, THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS, WORK CONSTANTLY TO PROVIDE CIVIC BANQUETS! . . . We create interest in a good home, attractively styled. . . . Some of our other aims are the promotion of a growing appreciation for a joyous and worthy home membership, a desire to work for a good family life, promote international good will, provide interesting recreational facilities. . . . The emblem of the club, the motto, and purpose are all designed for the modern youth ' s needs. . . . We are essential in our progressive education of the day. . . . An actual sign of our time.— Pauline Simonin. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Pauline Simonin Maxine Williams Mary Tiede Virginia Dewey Mrs. Hardy I’tlfC if) Top row, lelt to right: Ogle, Hickman, Gkant, Davisson, Hughes, Katzbach, M. Tucker, Hayes, Erb. Second row: Griffin, Ream, Shelley, Salyers, P. Williams, Wren, Brooks, Perschon. Third row: Holt, York, R. Sorenson, Dewey, Reed, Tyler, Lonergan, Gratner, Lee. Fourth row: Phillips, Baker, Tiede, Martin, Zimmer, Arnott, Hall, Scripter. Fifth row: Burns, E. Sorenson, Sanders, D. Williams, Madilyn Hadley, Marilyn Hadley, Proctor, Donnelly. Sixth row: Mr. Gwin, Rhoads, Daugherty, Spurgeon, L. Tucker, Paulus, Mr. Mohr. SCIENCE CLUB THE NEW SIGN OF INTEREST IN SCIENCE is here . . . large membership . . . active minds . . . busy fingers . . . investigating wonders . . . all in the science club . . . interesting speakers . . . motion pictures . . . reports from magazines , , , all by members . . . educational . . .informative . . . research . . . exploring . . . new age . . . ATOMIC AGE . . . always something new . . . scientific wonders for study . . . sponsors annual science exhibit . . . one of the most interesting events on the school calendar . . . lets future scientists show their ability . . . outlet for experimental energy . . . individualism important . . . always going farther into the wonders of the scientific fields . . . grasping knowledge . . . studying the branches of physics . . . sound . . . electricity . . . heat . . . mechanics . . . light . . . investigating . . . experimenting . . . with the principles of chemistry . . . helping form the tomorrow of the world . . . shaping the future scientists . . . creating an interest in science for those who like it no more than a hobby . . . always some- thing new to study ... so its members can take their place in the new scientific world.— M ary Lonergan. officers President Jack Katzbach Vice President Robert Ogle Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Williams Sponsors Mr. Mohr, Mr. Gwin ATHLETICS Rousing pep sessions during the year proved our loyalty to Coach Thomas and his teams. . . . Cheer- ing our Bombers to the last, we won cheerfully and lost gallantly. . . . We learned that good sportsman- ship pays. . . . Many of our most capable and valu- able players were underclassmen We are expect- ing great things from them. . . . Good signs of a bright future in athletics. OUR COACH TRACK RECORDS HOMECOMING BANNER IN THE SHOWER SALYERS IN ACTION Page 49 FOOTBALL 1947 The football of 1947 began a rugged season of play under the instruction of the new athletic director, Joe Thomas. A nine game schedule was played in ' 47. Two games were won, one was tied and six were lost. Mr. Thomas had only six senior players around which to build his team. The rest of his material was inexperienced but willing. The senior players were as follows: Jim Davisson, tackle; John Hordeman, tackle; Harold Toben, guard; Joe English, end; Harold Salyers, quarterback; and Bob Wood, halfback. Bob Wood was elected captain of the team at the end of the season by the members of the varsity squad. Harry Riley, at fullback position, acted as captain throughout the playing season. The Bombers, because of lack of experience, were slow getting started at the beginning of the season. Their enthusiasm and cooperation grew during the season. We will miss the support of our senior players, but the under- classmen are resolved to carry on for R. H. S.— Bill Andree. THE ' 47 SCHEDULE Merrillville 7 R.H.S. 7 Valparaiso 7 R.H.S. 0 Hobart 6 R.H.S. 0 Lowell 13 R.H.S. 0 Crown Point 25 R.H.S. 6 Griffith 24 R.H.S. 0 Monticello 6 R.H.S. 13 Edison, E. Gary 7 R.H.S. 19 Frankfort 40 ... R.H.S. 0 Top row, left to right: Lewis (Mgr.), Levandowski (Mgr.), W. Wood, Weaver, Cochran, Pass, Parker, Smith, Siegrist, D. Arnott, Hall, Phillips. Second row: Coach Thomas, Ream, Perschon, Cunningham, Burr, Williams, Brooks, J. Stearns, R. Arnott. Hayes. Collins. Ward. Bowman. Coach Davisson. Coach Harrison. Third row: Lintner, Hordeman, Padgitt, Gratner, Wortley, Jackson, Riley, Davisson, Waymouth, Sommers, English, Bahler. Fourth row: Andree. Salyers, Wilcox, Malone, Phegley, R. Stearns, Toben, Eshleman, G. Ames, R. Wood, D. Ames. Quinn, Walter. Page 50 OUR VARSITY TEAM Standing, left to right: Childs, Wood, Waymouth, Davisson, Hayes, Palmer, Coach Thomas. Sitting: Bahler, Wortley, Riley, Cook, Phegley. BASKETBALL 1947-48 The Rensselaer Bombers completed one of the most difficult schedules ever arranged for one season with eight victories and fourteen losses. Only one game was played with some of the neighboring teams in order that Tolleston, Roosevelt of East Chicago, and Roosevelt of Gary could be added to our sched- ule. Five of our defeats were heart breakers, three being lost by one point and two by three points. Our team, made up mostly of underclassmen, averaged about 43 points per game. Mr. Thomas worked long and hard with our players. With the experi- ence of the past season both the coach and the fans expect a fine team next year. Although the Bombers had long periods when lady luck seemed to be against them, they plugged along playing clean sportsmanlike ball. The enthusiasm of the fans did not wane and every game found them cheering and screaming for the R. H. S. club. The players who will not be found on next year ' s team are Cook, Davisson, Wood, and Palmer. Riley, Bahler, Phegley, Childs, Wortley, Waymouth, Ma- lone, Ames, and Hayes will be back.— Bill Andree. Page 51 OUR TEAM BAHLER, Mayor is a junior who plays the position of forward or guard interchange- ably. Chuck is a smooth ball handler and a swell shot from the floor. CHILDS, Jocko is another junior who plays guard. Though he is short. Chuck has a lot of drive and plays his best defensively. COOK, Bill is a senior who plays guard. Bill has the ability both to drive under the basket for lay-up shots and to shoot long shots accurately. Bill is also noted for steal- ing the ball while playing on defense. DAVISSON, Cye is also a senior who plays center. Although he did not play too much during the season, he added a lot of spirit to the squad. MALONE, Pat is a sophomore who plays forward. Pat is a good shot and a fine ball handler. He was promoted to the varsity squad just a few weeks before the close of the season and played a fine brand of ball at the sectional. PALMER, Gordon is another senior who plays forward. Gordon didn ' t see very much action at the first of the season but developed rapidly thereafter and played in the remain- ing games. PHEGLEY, Sheriff is another sophomore who was promoted to the varsity. Jack was taken from the B squad early in the season and played guard on the varsity five. He is especally skilled in his one-handed push shot. RILEY, Horse played the strategic posi- tion of center, and a fine job he did, too. Riley is a junior and will be in there fighting for old R. H. S. next year. When Harry was a sophomore he also played on the first five of the varsity. WAYMOUTH, Moose ' is a junior who will also be back next year. Moose played at forward this year most of the season. He is tall and is of great value as a rebound man. WOOD, Bob is a senior who played at guard position this year. Bob is fast and is also a good ball handler. WORTLEY, LaVern is another junior who plays forward and is a crack shot from the corner of the floor. LaVern is also a good rebounder, a necessity for any good team. —Bill Andree A TEAM R.H.S 45 Monticello 35 R H.S. 33 Horace Mann 46 R.H.S. , 50 Kentland 32 R.H.S 39 Rossville 69 R.H.S. 61 Remington Monon 45 R.H.S 42 50 R.H.S 38 Flora 41 R.H.S 34 Attica 49 NEW YEAR ' S TOURNEY R.H.S 39 R.H.S 41 R.H.C 27 R.H.S 45 R.H.S 44 R.H.S 43 R.H.S 29 R.H.S 34 R.H.S 43 R.H.S 34 R.H.S 51 R.H.S 59 Wash. South Bend 52 Portage 44 Winamac 42 Morocco 41 Monticello 40 Brook 33 W. Lafayette 30 Tolliston 48 Roosevelt, Gary 44 Roosevelt, E. C 35 Delphi G3 Crown Point 37 SECTIONAL TOURNEY R.H.S 74 Kentland 38 R.H.S 37 Brook 40 942 954 Won 8- Lost 14. Pape 52 Standing, left to right: Coach Davisson, Laird, Worden, Dorsey, Huff, Blackerby, Andree, Mgr. Ames. Sitting: Dowty, Mann, Parker, Jackson, Ames, Eshleman, Malone. Standing, left to right: Collins, Williams, Hayes, Tucker, Coach Harrison, Stearns, Grant, Hickman, Arnott. Second row: Porter, Ogle, Weaver, Cochran, Mgr. Lewis, Smith, Lintner, Moore. SCHEDULE B TEAM FRESHMAN SCHEDULE R.H.S 23 R.H.S 19 R.H.S 14 R.H.S 31 R.H.S 29 R.H.S 33 R.H.S 30 R.H.S 24 R.H.S 23 R.H.S 18 R.H.S 25 R.H.S 18 R.H.S 25 R.H.S 22 R.H.S 23 R.H.S 25 R.H.S 26 R.H.S 28 Won 9— Lost 8. Monticello 28 Horace Mann 19 Kentland 20 Rossville 16 Remington 21 Monon 24 Flora 29 Attica 21 Winamac 23 Morocco 14 Monticello 22 Brook 23 W. Lafayette 9 Tolleston 25 Roosevelt, Gary 30 Delphi 27 Crown Point 26 R.H.S.(Freshman Res.) 48 R.H.S 23 R.H.S 47 R.H.S 6 R.H.S 31 R.H.S 24 R.H.S 39 R.H.S 23 R.H.S 25 R.H.S.. 22 R.H.S 17 R.H.S 39 R.H.S 39 R.H.S 33 R.H.S 26 R.H.S. (Fershman Res.) 29 R.H.S 18 Won 14— Lost 4. Monticello 20 Crown Point 20 Crown Point 25 Monon 30 Morocco 16 Brook 10 Morocco - 14 Monon 14 Monon 18 Wolcott 16 DeMotte 21 Jefferson 30 DeMotte 7 Brook 23 Morocco 21 Crown Point 18 Crown Point 27 Jefferson 22 MILE RELAY TEAM Left to right: Shoupj Rosenkranz, Sommers Tow. TRACK TEAM Standing, left to right: Coach Franklin, Nagel, Rosenkranz, English, Da- visson, Gwin, Sommers, Stearns, G. Ames, Coach! Harrison. Second row: Childs, D.i Ames, Teach, Tow, Shoup, Malone, Brooks, Riley. Third row: Levandowski] (Mgr.), Wilcox, Andreeg Phegley, Lintner, Ander-I son (Mgr.). HALF-MILE RELAY TEAM] Lett to right: Stearns,! Malone, .Riley, Arnes,! Childs. Page 5 1 TRACK SEASON OF ' 47 KENTLAND MEET AT KENTLAND, APRIL 18 West Lafayette 43 points Rensselaer 25 points Monticello 29 points Kentland 22 points Attica 16 points THE R. M. D. AT RENSSELAER, APRIL 26 Monticello 68 Vi Rensselaer 67 Delphi 61 Vi ATTICA RELAY AT ATTICA, APRIL 30 Jefferson, Lafayette 78 Attica 36 Frankfort 65 Rensselaer 34 Vi West Lafayette 28 RENSSELAER INVITATIONAL AT RENSSELAER, MAY 2 Rensselaer 80 Goodland Brook 37 Vi Morocco 15 Vi Absent JASPER COUNTY MEET AT RENSSELAER, MAY 6 Rensselaer 83 Tefft DeMotte 58 Fair Oaks Wheatfield 40 Remington 20 10 9 WEST LAFAYETTE INVITATIONAL AT WEST LAFAYETTE, MAY 9 West Lafayette 45 Rensselaer 40 Royal Center Delphi 35 Attica 14 1 Page 55 CALENDAR ★ September 2— Teachers and students come back to R. H. S. after a summer vacation. There are even a few new blondes in the school. September 12— The first football game with Merrillville. The game ended with a 6-6 tie. September 26— Rensselaer suffers its first defeat against Hobart. September 30— The very impressive Sunshine initia- tion is held at the Methodist Church 3rd period. October 3— The big Homecoming games in which our queen, Betty Smith, and her attendants parade. Many students are seen carrying posters loyally supporting the team. October 22— Rensselaer goes all the way to victory at the Monticello football game. October 23-24-25— Teachers have more school; the stu- dents loaf. October 27— Rensselaer wins again! This time against Edison, the score: 19-7. November 3— The Hi-Y boys initiate new members into their club at the Christian Church. The football supper is held that evening with the Sunshiners as hostesses, and the football team as guests. November 7— The Seniors present The Little Minister which is very entertaining. November 11— We observe Armistice Day at school with members of the Legion present. November 14— The Monticello basketball game which the boys win for our first victory. November 26— The annual Thanksgiving service spon- sored by the Hi-Y is held. December 2— Mr. Mau and his Snappy Seventy pre- sent an evening of music. December 10— A speaker from Purdue, Mr. Harland White, Director of Admissions, entertains us third period. December 11— The Sunshine girls escort their dads to the annual Dads ' Day Supper. December 22— The Chorus and band, under the direc- tion of Mr. Mau, presents a Christmas program. Many talented soloists appear on the program ... a beautiful cathedral setting. December 27— The Bombers go to East Chicago to par- ticipate in the Holiday Tournament. We are defeated there. January 10— The Freshmen hold a basketball tourney at R. H. S. with some of the neighboring teams. January 22— The team wins from Monticello again. January 23— Another victory for the Bombers. This time with Brook. February 17— The Lucky Jade, an operetta, is pre- sented by the music department. Febfruary 25-26-27— The Sectional. March 5— The Public Speaking class entertains with a play and dialogue. March 1— The band and chorus give a musical pro- gram. March 19— The Juniors present an excellent play, The Fighting Littles. March 22— Mr. Denio, Y. M. C. A. representative, gives a delightful program, Let ' s Have Fun. March 26-29— Students enjoy Spring Vacation. April 2— The annual S. S. Dance to which the girls take their beaus and pay the bills. April 3— The band contest is held with Rensselaer as host school this year. April 23— The Spring Festival is given. April 24— The R. M. D. track meet. April 30— The S. S. girls honor their mothers and Ideal Ladies at the Sunshine Tea. May 11— The County Track meet. May 14— The Junior Prom, a long awaited event, is held. May 16— Baccalaureate. May 17— Class Night. May 19— Commencement. Our speaker is Dr. J. W. Ash- ton, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, Indiana University. Page 56 • -- • • - — -A-