Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1948 volume:

SP J Eai ' ! ?4 ■ t  -« . 2 ?— ,y - ■ w. ) VW a )t. , but not for Icn II v 1 V ilM to tell the story A GREAT NEW EVENT! The pro- duct of 25 fellows and girls who slaved away in the men ' s lounge, at the end of the second floor hall, has arrived. Standing at the door of our quaint little office one could perceive, through the mist of rubber cement fumes, four or five half-hidden forms bending over a nearly completed lay- out. Our photographers gave out with many groans when they found that instead of that long-awaited date, they had to stay home and print pictures. In the pages to come we have endeavored to show you yourselves. (What a devil of a cite to see!) the Pierian Page 2 of the devils and devilettes fo 9 and the story started ' way back in septembk1 Page 4 . . . with footbaSI just ' around the goal-post. There were a few personal goal- posts, like new books, getting back to the old lockers, and a big line up of fall activities. Even though it was fall, all the leaves weren ' t on the trees books with more leaves . . . Never saw This was the New Castle game . . . That ' s Jim Hardman and Dick Justice going after the ball-carrier. The athletes had to study extra hard with eligibility slips out every Monday. Of course, the goal posts hod to be decorated before each game. . . . We spent hours studying how not to study and still get passing grades. The activities were full of people, and the activity was confined mostly as to who dated whom. This will eventually prove a lot of interesting statistics . . . ' It can ' t be done A Physics class in the midst of an experiment is quite a study. As The Most Popular Boy in RHS, Pierian King Jack Kahle was a real sen- sation. Mr. Seider kept that Solid Geometry class working. ' .1 -- ■ { ' V •• There were those Cokes in the Drug Stores ofter school. Shown ore Judy Craig, Colleen Pegg, and Ruth Ellen Fleming. With the first snow, the new look, and snow- balls come George Mor- inakes, making good use of that white stuff. The Physical Fitness Boys really showed their stuff with Pyramids like this. . . . To fhe guys it proves that girls ore hard to figure, but figures are more than math . . . High school is full of problems . . . and teac hers. Of course it is full of kids, too . . . Mostly trying to get full of education ... or a fac- simile thereof ... ' We ' re just kidding Page 7 . . . HaUowe ' en came along and scared the daylights out of us . . . Those biology tests were what scared the freshies, though . . . The Y-Teen Hallowe ' en party was really ALL RIGHT with its fancy costumes? . . . Well, who nose? . . . . . . More holidays! . . . First there was Thanksgiving which gave way to Pierian picture day . . . and speaking of pictures, there were those inside out shots that were taken of the seniors . . . but the faces of the fellows receiving their first letters provided the best picture of all . . . X-Rays thot is Page 9 . . . CHRISTMASI . . . And we swooned with Bing about White Christmas. Christmas was wonderful and we all agreed that the best thing about Christmas is Christmas . . . We proved, too, that we could help furnish Christmas din- ners to several families who couldn ' t provide their own . . . The Pierian Staff just swooned . . . egad . . . the work . . . We started back to school in 1948 by getting up in the morning — What ' s so good about a day when you have to get up in the morning? But we all had a sincere hope that 1948 would be a better year for all the world than 1947 . . . it ' s got to be . . . Must be those Monday blues Page 1 t . . . We knew that January was about shot ' when the boys started cutting up . . . valentines, that is . . . and the girls started cutting out boys . . . the ones they wanted . . . We thought everything was shot when Mr. Farmer men- tioned caps ' n ' gowns and getting legally booted out of school . . . That ' s graduation . . . The Seniors started thinking about college or jobs . . . The Juniors were looking forward to buying their senior cords . . . and the Sophomores . . . (pardon the expression . . . freshies) . . . were relieved that they would no longer have biology . . . Page 13 ... Of course, some time was left . . . the gross got green . . . spring got that NEW LOOK and all the young men ' s fancy turned for a new look . . . we all thought of skipping school ... or for that matter just skipping . . . Page 14 . . . Well, we all decided that ' it had been a good year (ah spring) . . . Seemed to be worth all the trouble, and the trouble didn ' t look worth so much now . . . That leaves us pure wealth . . . That ' s why the DEVIL (red, that is) sat down, but not for long . . . Page 15 Jo and Stanley — an everyday hall scene with lots of girls and fellows. The Pep Band at work on their version of Star Dust. The way to a man ' s stomach is through his heart? lE Ul ' WILLIAM ROMEY Editor SHIRLEY HAWLEY Business Manager COLLEEN PEGG Assistant Editor MAX SCUDDER Assistant Editor And a student staff from Richmond High School, Richmond, Indiana. Page 17 r Z n . THE FACULTY On the following pages you will find Many, many persons of the very fine kind. We are told by our parents that our teachers know best, ' Though they are often the cause of worry and unrest. Each one makes us work mighty long and hard For that passing grade on our report card. You may not believe it, but it is true. These teachers of ours are human too. They are our friends in every way. Guiding us, helping us day by day, And all in all we are proud to be In a school that has such a fine faculty. Page 18 Ed White explaining the Mysteries of Chemistry to Mr. Miller. Page 19 , lll ' The Big Wheel Mr. James C. Farmer, principal of RHS . . . The men who makes the school roll on . . . To the kids who know him, he ' s a swell guy ... to the citizens of the community he ' s the man who handles the tourney tickets. Those leaving RHS will long remember his P. A. announcements . . . his talks during pep assemblies . . . and maybe a trip to his office for a friendly chat? His dreams for our school are many; maybe someday we ' ll all enjoy bleachers all the way around the football field . . . that ' s his current dream . . . Mr. Farmer has M.A. and A.B. degrees, both earned at Indiana State Teachers College. Page 20 To the office, please... were four words that symbolized the work of the deans at Richmond High. As personnel managers of a rather large educational factory, the dean ' s duties were many and varied. Their chief tasks were to act as personal counsellors, edu- cational counsellors, and as general ad- ministrators. Along with other school responsibilities, Mr. Cole and Miss Erdahl had a great deal to do with student- school-community relationships. Many a student almost began to re- gard the two small offices to the left of the main desk as home. Carrying out their duties as attendance officers, the deans cured more than one boy and girl of ditching school. There were tests to be interpreted, colleges to be selected, schedule difficulties to be ironed out, and many other chances for personal contact that made Mr. Cole and Miss Erdahl familiar with nearly every student, from green lOB to weathered 1 2A. Miss Gladys Erdahl The dean of girls was graduated with an A.B. degree from Concordia College and an A.M. degree from Columbia University. She will be re- membered as the capable organizer and head of the extra-curricular program at Richmond Senior High School. Mr. Austin A. Cole Mr. Cole was qualified by an impressive string of degrees — B.S. at Ball State Teacher ' s College; A.M. at Peabody College; and Ed.D. at the Teacher ' s College, Columbia University. Acting the roles of Vice-Principal, Counsellor, and attendance officer, he showed us the epitome of efficiency. Page 21 OUR FACULTY WORKS IN SHIFTS September, 1947, brought to the minds of R. H. S. teachers thoughts of another school year. A year of work, plus a lot of play. A year of reward, or maybe a question of why they chose teaching as a profession. Yet, as the school year of 1947-48 draws to a close, we, as students, know their efforts have not been in vain. Seated: (left to right) Mr. Sollors Mr. Alexander Miss Parke Mrs. Lacey Mrs. Harold Mr. Robertson Standing: (left to right) Mr. Abercrombie Mr. Baker First Shift 7:00 a. m. - 1:15 p. m. — The Graveyard Shift. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy (?), and wise. We wonder if these teachers get much sleep. Page 22 Seated, left to right: Miss Sutton, Mrs. Will inson, Miss Murphy, Miss Fornshell, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Richeson, Miss Stinson, Miss Fihe. Standing, left to right: Mr. Keefer, Mr. Sears, Mr. Rivir, Mr. Stafford, Miss Hicks, Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Miller. Second Shift 8:00 a.m. -2:15 p.m. — The In-Betweens. Teachers, like most of us, prefer to begin the day at eight o ' clock. After all, just think of all the things that can be done after 2:15. Left — Miss Erdahl, Miss Hicks and Miss Crabb, grade counsellors. Their duties were to carry on a guidance program for the students of the various grades. Right — Mrs. Ella Bond John- ston arranging a craft exhibit in the McGuire Hall galleries. Mrs. Johnston has been an ac- tive member of the art associ- ation for over 50 years. Page 23 KmBm. ■ ' : IP Hk ' ' — fS_J II KV 1? 1 1 ; iilB 1 — ' VttBBsavHk m f r J d ■ .m ■ rf  ' ' ' ' I .. S V .:; M jttV ' 1 jBE |BA. 1 M JS B I | 1 V HMM -—; ;::;:r; - ■ ' ■aBSgfi ? ajjj jjjjjg !K ' Jfl i f! p ' ' ' I li - • 1 -■ -■ ■■ iiSii (gp is,,: ptr ■ Seated, left to right: Miss Meacham, Miss Raisor, Miss Eiiason, Mrs. Shallenburg, Mrs. Parker, Miss Grothaus, Miss Fossenkemper, Mrs. Strahan. Standing, left to right: Mr. Sponsler, Mr. Dorner, Mr. Melton, Miss Coulter, Miss Mer- chant, Mr. Brenneman, Mr. Johnson, Miss Sper- ling, Mr. Chose, Miss Clark, Mr. Treasure, Mr. Holder. Third Shift 9:00 a. m. - 3:15 p. m. — The Bankers ' Hours. Another hour ' s sleep sounds pretty good to those who come early. Maybe we can find out what it ' s like from the teachers who come at nine o ' clock. f V O Those who were responsible for keeping our school clean and beau- tiful were — Wynn, Price, Bostick, Coffman, Mrs. Davis, Coffman, Williams, and Wettig. Remember the rush to the cafeteria? Shown here are the members of the cafeteria staff, who, head- ed by Mrs. Hyne, kept our stomachs happy. Page 24 The Policy-Makers The Richmond Board of School Trustees, headed by Mr. Paul C. Garrison, superintendent of schools, was composed of five socially responsible citizens. As board members, they spent many valuable hours looking out for the interests of the school population of Richmond, yet there was little monetary reward for their labor. The principal duty of the board was to form the policies of the city school system. Policies, in a school system, are the basis of conditions for student and teacher, and also for the com- munity. In forming the policies or unwritten rules of the system, the six members hod a va- riety of sides of the question to take into consideration. Their first interest was to help each student of every city public school, but the method had to be such that each of the 300 school city employees was ready and willing to carry out the policy. The third responsibility of the group was to watch out for the interests of the people they represented — the taxpayers. Having been appointed to office by the mayor, each member found that he was a part of the organization which was also responsible for the actual maintenance of the proper curricula in the schools. The principals of the various educational units were generally given a free- hand in executing and interpreting the policies in their own schools, but they were directly re- sponsible to the board. It was also the duty of the board to replace the approximately 25 teach- ers who left the school system every year. A few indirect examples of the board ' s activities in R.H.S. were shown in the new sports added to the program, in the building up of a drama department, and in all of the revisions of the school, faculty, and curriculor, as well as extra-curricular, activities. Left to right; Mr. J. J. McCouley, Mr. D. D. Ball, Mr. Everett Alkire, Mrs. W. Harris, Mr. V. Monroe, Mr. P. C. Garrison, Superintendent. Poge 25 The seniors of R. H. S. Think they ' re among the best; According to Webster they ore I guess. They always seem to have fun, If that ' s what you get from giving rules no attention And they ' re generous too, of a kind, With everything but their time. No doubt they all have looked to find Another meeting slipped their mind. The fling they had was one of their best, Even faster than they had guessed. A year stacked full of activity Quickly reviewed for you to see: A party of games in Civic Hall Planned by the council was held in fall; An even better was in the spring. Besides that, they did the measuring For robes put on commencement night. In sports the seniors showed their might. Creative genius produced Class Day, And hard work resulted in the Senior Play — Or the Pierian — should we say! Seated: Louise Milligan, Sec- retary; Ned Freeman, Vice-Pres- _ ident. us Standing: Jack Kahle, Trea- surer; Bob Schnieder, President. Page 26 J « — « - First row: Dave Hiatt, Bob Cutter. Second row: Midge Davenport, Betty Spinelli, Janet Roach, Louise Milligan. Third row: Bill Hollingsworth, Marilyn Baldwin, Marilyn Frisch, Lucille Sperling, Jenny Sue Parrish, Kenny Beasley, Louise Reinecke, Edwin White. Senior Class Council Who planned the parties, the senior activities, and elected the committees for Baccalaureate, Triple Treat, Class Day, Caps and Gowns, and Commencement? . . . The hard working Senior Class Council representatives from each senior home room, led by the class officers and guided by our senior sponsors. Miss Fihe and Mr, Keefer, of course. If the seniors wanted anything, the council saw to it that they were given what they wanted. A very capable group that produced fine results is shown in the picture above. Watchdogs and Co-ordinators As directors and guidance officers, the senior sponsors did a capable job of keeping the senior activities in the clear financially and otherwise. By their previous ex- periences they kept a close check on the sometimes over-ambitious ideas of the class of ' 48. Miss Mary Elizabeth Fihe Mr. Clifford Keefer Page 28 Remember how the snow was shoveled with the lawn ADAMS. ERNEST. General. Senior Hi-Y. EarnesV in bis true virtue. ANDERSON. ELEANOR LEE. Academic. Y-Teens. Photog- raphy Club. Look on the top of the hill of knowledge, and there ' s Lee. ANDERSON. JAMES MILO. Commercial . Freshman Hi-Y ' , Golf. With his personality he ' s sure to succeed. ARMBRUSTER. PAUL EDWARD. Commercial. Freshman Hi-Y. .4 nice fellotc to have around. ASBURY, BARBARA JANE. Stenoaraphic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Thespians, Photography Club. Barb ' s very quiet, but sincere with everyone. AYERS, BARBARA ANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Hockey, Block R. A neat, likeable artist ivith real talent. BAILEY, NORMA JEANNE. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R, Activities Board, We predict a bright future for Norma. BALDWIN, MARILYN LOUISE, Stenoyraphic. Y-Teens, Quill, JP Activities Board. f ' .Always a bright smile for everyone. BALDWIN. ROZAN ELECTA. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Block R. Silent, sweet; a musician of first rank. - - te Q i c BALES. IVAN DANIEL. Gt f a . A frie7tdly felloiv ivith an eye for fun. BALL. BURL MORTON. Vocational. Another one of the Balls; ynechanically inclined. BALL, ELLEN BEISTLE. .Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Senior Dramatic Society, Hockey, Activities Board. French Club, R.H.S. on the Air. Serene Ellen; her intelligence is an asset to R.H.S. BALLENGER, ROMA LEOTA. Stenopraphic. Y-Teens. Pert, pretty, pleastnti to look at. BATES. GAYLE LELAND. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. An unassuming smile, and a quiet turn of mind; that ' s Gayle. BEASLEY. KENNETH LOWELL. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Around the World. Bo.vs ' Sport Study. Junior Actors Guild, Quill. Thespians. Pierian Staff. Basketball, Track. Football, Letterman ' s Club. .4s captain of both the Basketball and Football teams, Ken- ney ' s one of the sjvellest guys that ever attended R.H.S. BEESON. JOAN LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World. .4 sueet girl with the determination to reach her goal. BENNETT, NINA ADELE. Academic. Y-Teens. Block R. Bowling. Coal black hair, freckles, and dancing eyes. Cute is the only word for Nina. BENNETT, VERA VERNA. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R. Quiet and friendly ivith a ready smile. BENTON, BETTY JEAN. General. Block R. Home Economics Club. Biicky has lots of fun. lots of friends. BERG, GEORGANN MARIE. General. Y-Teens. Register Staff. Block R, Pierian Solicitor, Riding Club. Sparkling eyes, turned up nose. Georgann loves a good time. BERRY. CLAIRE E. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Senior Hi-Y. Not a care in the world, no aims as yet; but he ' s got what it takes for success. . Page 29 Remember t-he quiet library? BERTSCH. AGNES CATHERINE. Academic. Y-Teens, Block R, Spanish Club. Still ivaters run deep. BEYER, JACK HAROLD. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Senior Hi-Y, Track. Cross Country. Jack ' s interest and enthusiasm are centered around his Cross Country running. BICKEL. BETTY JANE. General. Aviation Club. Home Eco- nomics Club. Nice and friendly, a sweet person to knozv. BIDDLE. KATHERINE JOYCE. Academic. Y-Teens, Thes- pians, Block R, Pep Band, French Club, Hockey. Buff ' s personality is one you ' ll never forget. Our only regret is that ire didnH know her sooner. BIETRY, CHARLES RICHARD. Academic. Senior Hi-Y, Ac- tivities Board, Senior Council. A swell fellow; the quintessence of leadership. BIVENS. BARBARA LEE. General. With her winning smile she has made a host of friends at R.H.S. BLOMEYER. ARLAYNE CLARICE. General. Y-Teens. Short, dark haired Arlayne will be remembered by all. BOSTICK, HELEN JOAN. World. AcadcTnic. Y-Teens, Around the She ' s unassumiyig, but has a helping hand for all. BOSWELL, DUANE. General. Intramural Basketball. Aviation Club. A diamond in the rough. BOWEN. GRETA JO. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Actors Guild. Quill, Register Staff. Block R, Pierian Solicitor This cute gal is known for her dry humo r and friendly manner. BOWERS, CHESTER W. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Senior Hi-Y, Intramural Basketball. Blue eyes and a challenging smile. BRANNON. WILBUR W. Academic. Senior Hi-Y. With his friendly smile and cheery voice, this lad is sure to make a fine minister. BRINKER, ROSE MARIE. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Block R. .4 quaint little miss with an engaging way. BROOKS, BILLI ANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. Register Staff. Small, hut mighty sweet. BROWN, ANITA JOAN. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Photography Club, Home Economics Club. Truly a charm on- anyone ' s bracelet. BROWN, BERT. Academic. Activities Board. An all around good guy; he will go far in his ministry. BROWN, GLADE LARRY. Academic. Intramural Softball. In- tramural Basketball, Bowling, Senior Hi-Y. A shy sort of guy, who will never say die. BUCHHOLTZ, NANCY JEAN. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Junior Red Cross, Junior Actors Guild, French Club, Block R. We may look up to Nancy, brtt she doesn ' t look down on us. BULLEN, CORALYN. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Corky, ivith her smile, will make someone a fine steno- grapher. BULLERDICK, JAMES LAWRENCE. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Senior Hi-Y, Activities Board. A quiet manner hides the quality of proven leadership. BURDETTE. DORIS EVELYN. General. Y-Teens, Block R. Home Economics Club. An enchanting little lady with personality plus. Page 30 t o j4 Remember the inf-ramurals? BURGESS, HARRY E. General. Freshman Hi-Y. Bowling, Intramural Basketball. Model Airplane Club, A talkative guy who loves a good time. BURKHARDT, THOMAS VERNON. Geyieral. A good example of a swell fellow. BUROKER, WANDA CAROLINE. Gerieral. R.H.S. on the Air, Aviation Club, She ' s alicays striving for the best. BURTON, EMMA MARGARET. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Reg- ister Staff. Happy go lucky, fancy free; Nothing there is that bothers me. BURWELL. EUGENE CLIFFORD. Vocational. Gene has a lot of enthusiasm in everything he does. BYRKET, ROBERT EUGENE. Academic. Around the World. Intramural Basketball. Model Airplane Club, Sincerity and integrity ivill make Bob really count in life. CAMPBELL. ROBERT LOMAN. Vocational. Baseball. Track. Football, Intramural basketball. Letterman ' s Club, A jolly, carefree guy who is ahvays full of pranks. CARTER. AGNES VANESSA. General. Y-Teens. Art Club. An abundance of individuality. A pleasing air that makes her stand out from the rest. CASKEY, LUCILLE. Academic. Y-Teens, Her trantiuillity makes you like to be around her. CASTELLUCCIO. CURTISS. Academic. Baseball, Football. Jf enthusiasm makes for success. Curt should be a great coach . CHAMBERLAIN, JAMES LEWIS. Academic-Vocational. Quiet, sincere, friendly. A real helping hand in any situa- tion. CHARLES. THOMAS T, Vocational. Freshman Hi-Y. Wood- work and Hobby Club, Likable, free and easy. A fitic fellow with many merits. CHRISTY. WILLIAM E. General. Photogrraphy Club. Cross Country, Calm, dependable, icise. This fellow should go far in his field of endeavor. CLAY, RICHARD MONROE. General. Amiable, serious, blonde, with high ideals and a well planned future. CLEMENTS. MARIE ELIZABETH. General. Y-Teens. Neat, easy going, dcjiendablc. A portrait of sweetness. COLE, BARBARA ALICE. Stenographic. Y-Teens. A modest, dark-eyed maiden with a smile for all. COLLIER. HAROLD COMER, Vocational. Tall, stalivart. capable. A personality with many angles. COOK. DALLAS EUGENE. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Ac- tivities Board. Tennis, Football, Letterman ' s Club. Senior Hi-Y, Sterling qualities in an unbreakable mold. A wonderful person. CORNETT. JAMES DONALD. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Art Appreciation, Junior Actors Guild, Thespians, R.H.S. on the Air. Senior Hi-Y. A guaranteed gloom chaser. Pass on, Nero, he ' s thinking. COURT. SHIRLEY ANN. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross, Senior Dramatic Society, Thespians, Bowling, Block R. A smart, dark-haired girl ivith a grand smile and wonderful personality. COX. AGNES LORETTA, Stenographic. Y-Teens. .4 pleasing disposition— the essence of friendship. ge 31 Remember Mrs. Davenport? cox. BEVERLY ANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Block R. Kind and likeable with a light-hearted aspect on life. COX. J. EMERSON. Vocational. A Quiet fellow with a heart of gold. CRABTREE. VIRGINIA. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. Senior Dramatic Society, Thespians, French Club. Block R. Short and sweet, hard to beat. CRAIG. JUDITH IRENE. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Junior Actors Guild. French Club. Block R. Charm and manners portray Judy as a real lady. CUTTER, JOHN ROBERT. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Senior Council, Devils Den Board, YeU leader. Senior Hi-Y. An outstanding leader; an all around good guy. DARLAND. JOLENE KAY. General. Y-Teens, Around the World, Pierian Solicitor. A level headed girl with latent possibilities. DAVENPORT. MILDRED LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens, Jun- ior Actors Guild, Thespians, Register Staff, Pierian Staff, Block R, Senior Council, Y-Teen Yearbook. Top notch personality, and al trays rarijig to have a good time. DAVIS, THEODORE LEE. Vocational. Bowling. Cheerful, friendly, and an excellent bowler. DENNY, GEORGE RICHARD. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Baseball, Pep Band, Letterman ' s Club, Intramural Basket- ball, Intramural track. . A grand fellow with a ready wit and Tnitt, CBa eball, that s. y - DISBRO. WILLIAM JAMES. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Sen- ior Dramatic Society. Track, Football, Register Staff. Pierian Staff, Activities Board, Letterman ' s Club, Intramural Bas- ketball, Intramural Track, R.H.S. on the Air. BUI — a noble guy with high ideals and aptitude to match. DOTSON, EDNA OPAL. Academic. Y-Teens. French Club. Block R. Sweet and lovely, sweeter than the roses in May. DOTY. DELORES JOANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Spanish Club, Home Economics Club, Senior Council. Quiet in her ways; .small, intelligent. DUNN, CHESTER WILLIAM. Academic. Boys ' Sport Study. If you ' re in trouble and need kelp, just look for Chester. EAST, MARTHA CAROLYN. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet. Thespian.-. Block R, Devils Den Board. She ' s adept at fh- piano as well as at her school ivork. EDWARDS. MARILYN. General. Art Club, Art Appreciation. A thoughtful girl who considers others first. ELLEMAN, EVELYN JANE. Academic. Y-Teens. A calm, modest, and studious little maiden. ELLIOTT, PAUL WINSTON. Academic. Tennis. Pep Band. Jjist ask for Paul; he ' s friendly to all. Y-Teens, Bowling, Junior Red ERBSE, LOUISE E. Aeademi Cross. Louise has every move planned, so hoiv could she go wrong! EVANS, JOHN J. General. Full of ideas, with not a care in the ivorld. FANSHER. LAWRENCE EDWARD. Vocational. Basketball, Track Football, Letterman ' s Club. Tall, good natured Babe is a star in any event. FASICK, DELBERT JOHNSON. Academic. X is the unknown quantity, and Delbert has it. Page 32 Remember Mrs. Orvis? FAUCETT. ROBERT G. Vocational. Boys ' Sport Study. Intra- mural Baseball, Bowling. Gets around, industrious, loves a joke. FEELER, JAMES WALTER. Vocational Drafting. A broad grin, with a quiet air of friendliness. FIENNING. WANDA RUTH. General. Y-Teens. Around the World, Junior Red Cross, Junior Actors Guild. Wanda is a well knoirn figure around R.H.S. FINLEY, ROBERT EUGENE. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Around the World. Quill, Register Staff, Intramurals. Happy-go-lucky fellow with a famous personality. FLEMING. RUTH ELLEN. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cab- inet, Around the World. Junior Actor ' s Guild, Thespians. Pierian Staff, Block R, Devils Den Board, Hockey. On- the stage she excells; off the stage she is swell. FOULKE. KENNETH WEBB. Academic. Activities Board. Intramural Basketball, Intramural Tennis, Pierian Solicitor, Senior Hi-Y. An engaging personality with character to match. FOXWORTHY, HERBERT HAROLD, JR. Academic. Art Club, Photography Club, Model Airplane Club, Intramural Basket- ball. .4 true knight of learning. FREEMAN, NED WAYNE. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Pep Band. Activities Board, Devils Den Board, Vice-President of Senior Class, Intramural Basketball, Pierian Solicitor, Senior Hi-Y. A capable leader, a friend indeed; a pleasure to know. Nv- FRIEHOFER. GEORGE RICHARD. General. Freshman Hi A hale fellow well met with an iynpartial vieic point. Y. FRISCH. MARILYN VICTORIA. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet, Pep Band, Block R. Senior Council. Laugh and Marilyn laughs ivith you. FRY. DAVID MERRILL, Academic. Register Staff. A nice guy ivith a likeable Tnanner. FRY. WILMA ELLEN. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Actors Guild. Thespians, Block R. Whoei ' er created beauty had WHma in mind. GARRETT, MARY ELLEN. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Art Appreciation, Block R. She ' s a flower on the tree of life. GIANNINI, JOHN. Vocational. He looks for fxtn and usually finds it. GILLILAND. ROBERT. Vocational. Aviation Club. Model Air- plane Club. The strong, siletit type with a hidden warmth of goodness. GORDON, PHYLLIS JUNE. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. .Always on the go, she accomi)lishes many things. GRAY, MARVIN K. Vocational. Boys ' Sport Study. Bowling. He may be sjnall, but he is mighty. GRUNDEMANN. WALTER ERICH. General. Silence is his main asset. HALE, JAMES MARVIN. Academic. Boys Sport Study, Track, Cross Country, Intramural Basketball, Senior Hi-Y. Nice to know ; everybody ' s friend. HALE. NORMA JEANNE. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Activities Board, Block R. Sweet, cute; really a number one gal. HANKOSKY, RALPH E. General. Golf, Pep Band. We predict a great future for Hank and his drums. Page 33 Remember the smells coming from fhe cafeteria? HAWLEY, SHIRLEY KAY. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World. Register Staff. Pierian Staff, Block R. She ' s a yirl with a sweet disposition. HEMMER, CLARENCE WILLIAM. JR. Acadeviic. Freshman Hi-Y. Pierian Staff. Thespians, Senior Hi-Y. A gofden voice, a friendly smile; sometimes a boisterous laugh; But iritli everyone of R.H.S. our BilVs A-one and a half. HIATT, DAVID FRANKLIN. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Ac- tivities Board, Senior Hi-Y. A wonderful fellow, a profound j ersonality ; capable of any attainment. HIBBARD, ALVENIA B. General. Aviation Club. Quiet, friendly, well liked. HIEGER. VIRGINIA LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens, Block R. Her pleasing, ready smile is a jewel of friendliness. HOBBS. JAMES ALLEN. Academic. Around the World, Ac- tivities Board, Intramural Basketball. Always alert. Keen presence of mind. HOLLINGSWORTH. BILL. Vocational. Senior Dramatic So- ciety. Pep Band. Aviation Club. He ' s that joking funster around R.H.S. HOLZAPFEL. HARRY SCHUMAN. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Pierian Staff. Senior Hi-Y. Friendly, eager, personality plus : that ' s cur Harry. HOPKINS, ELGAR THURMAN. General. Track. Letterman ' s Club. A real track star, and a smooth dancer. HOPKINS. VERNEICE VIVIAN. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Junior Red Cross, Spanish Club. Soft and gentle, a genius in disguise. HORN. SHIRLEY MAE. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club. Around the World. Block R. A live wire in any gang. HORN, ROBERT LESLIE. Academic. Quill. Senior Dramatic Society, Register Staff. Qjiiet and studious. A musical genius. HARDMAN. JAMES R. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Junior Actors Guild. Thespians, Football, Yell leader. Junior Red Cross. Likeable, indestruc table, playful. Jim ' ll do it. You name the task, and HARRIS. PATRICIA ANN. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World. Activities Board. Block R, Pierian Solicitor. you need something ivell done, call on Pat. HART, JANET LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club. Quill. Pierian Staff. Art in Many Countries. Outstanding in musical and artistic fields. Very intelligent. HARTER. PHYLLIS JEAN. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Quiet and unassuming, and a grand friend. General. Aviation Club. HARTLEY. PAULINE KATHRYN. Friendly in her ways. HARTMAN. PATRICIA KATHERINE. Academie. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R. Her quiet manner and helping haiid have won her many friends. HARTMAN. PATRICIA LOU. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Block R. Her friendly smile and jolly nature are lined with a deep sincerity. HASTINGS. ALICE NADINE. General. One of the happiest girls in R.H.S. HAWKINS. ROBERT M. Academie. Freshman Hi-Y. Football. Baseball, Letterman ' s Club. Our big, smiling tackle is a grayid guy. Page 34 Remember the excuses (A-C)? HORNER, NINA MARIE. Stenographic. Around the World. Sweet and sincere. An asset to R.H.S. HOWELL. PATRICIA LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Art Club. Around the World, Quill, Junior Council, Block R, Bowling, Sketch Club, Pierian Staff. Tennis. Neat in every way. Pat can be depended upon to do any job well. HUCKERY, MINTER H., JR. Vocational Draftin(j. Around the World. Football, Track, Letterman ' s Club, Freshman Hi-Y. Fast and furious on the trade as well as on the ( ridiron. HUDSON, MARJORIE JEAN. General Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Bowling, Block R. After all is said and done, there is really only one: Margie, Margie, that ' s you! HUFFORD, CLARA JEAN. General. Y-Teens. Bowling. Home Economics Club. She smiles on life, and life swtties back. HUNTSMAN, JAMES OWEN, JR. Academic. Around the World. Boys ' Sport Study, Basketball, Track. Football. Let- terman ' s Club. Athletic ability and brains; like father, like son. HURREL, WILSON ALBERT. Academic. Intramural Basket- ball. He ' s our jovial gentleman. IHLSTROM, JO ANN MAY. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Senior Dramatic Society, Thespians, Block R, R.H.S. on the Air. Intelligence, poise, conscientiousness, deep understandiyig go together to make Jo Ann the wonderful person she is. INGLE. GIVE ELIZABETH. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Around the World, Quill. Olive ' s always right in there pitching whether it ' s work or play. JEFFERS. ANNA CATHERINE. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Register Staff, Pierian Staff, Block R, Hockey, Bowling. Take the bluest eyes, plus a helping hand and a winning smile and you have Ann. Real skill on the hockey field. JENKINS, VIRGINIA ALICE. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Block R. I ' ivacious and charming. Ginny bubbles over with energy. JETT. ORVILLE BELL. General. Track. Ready to give anyone a helping hand; active in the musical field. JOHNS. ARTHUR GERALD. General. Art Club. Around the World. ' Two gun Artie, he was known as in them days! He ' s a regular guy. JOHNSON, RUTH E. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Around the World. A quiet, assjwing manner. Can be depended on to do any job well. JONES. JACK LEWIS. General. Art Club, Around the World. Boys ' Sport Study. Track, Woodwork and Hobby Club. Jack has a ivay of getting along with anyone. JONES. MARY FRANCES. General. Y-Teens. Block R. .4s a silver dollar shines, so does Mary Frances. JORDAN, PAUL EVERETT. Vocational Drafting. Freshman Hi-Y. Junior Red Cross, Baseball. Track, Football, Cross Country. A gentleman in every sense of the ivord. JUSTICE, RICHARD ALLEN. General. Boys ' Sport Study. Baseball. Intramural Softball. Intramural Basketball, Pierian Solicitor. His eyes give away his quiet manner. He ' s really quite a guy with a great liking for football. KAHLE, JOHN JOSEPH. Academic. Boys Sport Study. Bas- ketball, Treasurer of Senior Class, Activities Board, Let- terman ' s Club, Intramural Softball. They don ' t come any better than Jack! No party ' s a suc- cess without him. KANOST. ALAN WOODWARD. Academic. Track, Model Air- plane Club, Aviation Club. We know little of him, hear little of him; ive expect vnuch of him. KATROS, GEORGIA. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet. Block R. A laugh in the hall, a shout on the stairs ; the source is Georgia! Page 35 Remember fhe work (home, t-haf is)? LANIER, GEORGE ALLEN. General. Freshman Hi-Y. Around the World, Bowling, Intramural Basketball. Look for fun. look for pleasure, and there ' s George. LAWLER. MYRON JOSEPH. General. Capable, calm, and yeverous. LAWRENCE. RICHARD MANLEY. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Photography Club, Senior Hi-Y. Beneath the clown and cut-uj is a real store of intelligence. LAWRENCE, PUTH ALICE. Stenopraphic. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross, Thespians, Block R. Sharp little red head, who ' s cute as a Initton. LE MAY, EDWARD. Geveral. A genteel hoy with real capabilities. LEWIS. NANCY JANE. General. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R. Cute little blonde, a lot of fuyi in any crowd. LOPRESTI. MARIO, JR. Vocational. Intramural Basketball. A cheerful bey irith sparkling eyes and dispositioyj. LOVIN, PATRICIA JANE. General. Y-Teens, Block R. Shy, demure, trith a heart that is pure. McAVENE, PAUL EDWIN. General. Paul ' s a friendly guy ivith a ready smiJc for everyone. McCONKEY, CAROLE JUNE. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Thespians, Spanish Club. Hockev. A go-getter on any job. McCOY. MARJORIE LOIS. General. Y-Teens, Around the World. Her smile is just one of her many charms. McMATH. PATRICIA ANN. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World. This pood natured girl will make someone a wonderful ' secretary. KEESLING, SHIRLEY LEE. General. Y-Teens, Block R. Bowling. This sweet and fr iendly blonde will really go places. KELLEY, BARBARA JEAN. Academic. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross, Thespians, Activities Board, Block R. High intelligence, infectious laughter. If everyone had Barb ' s outlook on life, the world would be a better place. KLEMANN, MYRON LEE. Industrial Arts. Football. As an agile pymnast and a defensive quarterback, he ' s tops. KLUTE, JAMES STANLEY. .Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Base- ball. Basketball, Letterman ' s Club, Model Airplane Club, Intramural Softball. Tall, light, and handsome. If Stan carries his interest and eagerness from, basketball into life, he ' s sure to succeed. KNARZER. BARBARA CHARLENE. General. Y-Teens, Block R. Blonde hair, blue eyes. A knack for friendliness. KOEHRING, BARBARA JOAN. Stenoaraphic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R. Quiet in nature, splendid in deeds. KOEHRING. RUSSEL JAMES. Academic. Photography Club, Senior Hi-Y. One of our most accomplished students. A whiz in chem- istry, a great one for a good time. LACEY. PHYLLIS JUNE. General. Y-Teens. Modest about her achievements, a friend to everyone. LAHMAN, HERBERT RAY. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Pho- tography Club. Senior Hi-Y. ierb ' s a fouiet sort of pexson,J3ut very friendly and likeable. Poge 36 Remember the concert ' s? McNUTT. JACK PAUL. Academic. Boys ' Sport Study, Track. Bowling. Boivlinp s his main interest. He s a congenial guy to have around. MALEY. ROBERT JOSEPH. JR. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Junior Actors Guild, Thespians, Aviation Club, Photography Club, Basketball Manager, Senior Hi-Y. Bob ' s a real gentleman. Dependability and understanding make a lastiyig friend. MARINAKES, FANNIE FAY. General. Y-Teens. Around the World, Home Economics Club, Junior Council. Fascinating personality, delightful voice. MARINAKES, GEORGE THEODORE. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Photography Club, Intramural Basketball. Senior Hi-Y. .4 hard working fellow alicays on the go. MARKER. KENNETH DERALD. General. Freshman Hi-Y. Track, Pep Band, Intramural Basketball. Perpetual good nature, full of enthusiasm. MARTIN, FRANK ALPHUS. Academic. French Club, Senior Hi-Y. Tall, curly headed Frank, a steady hand in any occasion. MARTIN, JOHN THOMAS. Academic. Around the World. Quill, Senior Hi-Y. A scholar in any field. John ' s well liked by all around R.H.S. MASTERS. PHYLLIS ANNE. Academic. Y-Teens. Block R, Activities Board. To those who know Phyl, she ' s got what it takes to make a good friend. MATHEWS. PAUL D. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Around the World, Junior Actors Guild. Paidie ' s crazy as they come, with an eye for fun. If yon know him, there ' s nothing else to be said. MEIER. MARILYN M. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Junior Red Cross, Quill, Pierian Staff. Neat, sweet, capable Marilyn. She loves her music. MEIER. STEPHEN PATRICK. .Academic. Football. Track Manager, Football Manager. Just look at those Irish eyes, and you ' ll knoir what a great guy he is. MENDENHALL. JESSIE ELIZA. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Junior Actors Guild, Thespians, Block R. Pho- tography Club, Pierian Solicitor. People take a second look at Jess. She ' s an outstanding girl with high ideals. MILLER, BERNEITA JUNE. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World. Junior Actors Guild, Thespians, Block R. Photog- raphy Club. This dainty, strawberry blonde is ahvays a lady. MILLER, CLARA LUCILE. Academic. Y-Teens. Quill. Once your friend, always your friend. MILLER, ROGER CHARLES. General. Aviation Club. Dark complexioned, easy going Roger; he ll make his tnark. MILLER, VALERIE KATHLEEN. .Acadeinic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet, Thespians. Block R, Pierian Solicitor. Sugar and spice, and everything nice — that ' s Val. MILLESON, JOSEPH PAUL. .Academic. Senior Council. Paul has an undying interest in anything new. MILLIGAN. LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Y-Teen Cabinet, Secretary of Junior Class, Activities Board, Block R, Senior Council, Devils Den Board. she represents the character of R.H.S. , it will be remem- bered in history. MITCHELL, MARY JOAN. General. Y-Teens, Around the World. Block R. We look up to Joan as a real friend. MITCHELL. WILLIAM REAVES. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Boys ' Sport Study, Football. A jolly little fellow with his eye always on the athletic field. MOORE. DORIS ANN World. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the A smiling face ivith a szveet disposition. Page 37 Remember the new look? NOE. ELMER EUGENE. General. Intramural Basketball. Always a laugh! NUSBAUM. NORMA JOANNE. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Quill, Block R, Register Staff, French Club. A fun loving group isn ' t complete unthoiit Taffy. OREM. DONALD EUGENE. General. Mechanical wizard! If your car breaks down, see Don. PARKER. ELEANOR SUE. Academic. Y-Teens. Y-Teen Cab- inet. Junior Red Cross. Junior Actors Guild. Thespians, Register Staff. Pierian Staff, Block R, Bowling. Hockey. Gay little gal with dark hroivn eyes. Susie ' s friendship is one to be treasured. PARKER. JOSEPH. General. Photography Club, Cross Country. A first rate riinner in Cross Country; a pleasant fellow. PARRISH. CHARLES BENJAMIN. Academic. work and Hobby Club. Airplane Club. F«n and frolic always ride ivith Benny. Art Club, Wood- PARRISH. JENNY SUE. General. Y-Teens. Y-Teen Cabinet. Junior Red Cross, Thespians, Register Staff. Pierian Staff. Block R, Devils Den Board, Bowling, Senior Council. Blonde, cute. Jenny is just plain wonderful any way you look at it. PATTON. SCOTT N. Academic. Art Club, Senior Dramatic Society, Model Airplane Club. Life is just one big joke with Scotty. PECK. JOYCE ADORA. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club. Quill, Pierian Staff. Block R. Jo bubbles over with laughter and enthusiasm. PEGG. RAMONA COLLEEN. Academic. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross. Quill. Register Staff. Pierian Staff, Block R, R.H.S. on the Air, Y-Teen Yearbook. You can always count on Cokie she does. to go all out for anything PENLAND, MARGARET LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet. Junior Red Cross, Quill, Block R, Junior Council. Pierian Solicitor. Mickey has a look, a smile, and a winning way. PETERS, BARBARA ANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Block R. Her bubbling laughter will long be remembered in the halls of R.H.S. MOORE. DUDLEY LINNEAS. General. Around the World, Boys ' Sport Study, Baseball, Basketball, Letterman ' s Club, Intramural Softball. On the floor, or in the school, a grand fellojv. MOORE, RUTH MARTHA. General. Y-Teens, Home Economics Club. A jovial gal who ' s lots of fun. MOORE. SHARLENE LEE. Academic. Y-Teens, Spanish Club. Gentleness and sweetness are two great virtues. MORGAN, DONALD EUGENE. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Art Club, Basketball Manager, Aviation Club, Photography Club, Model Airplane Club. Through thick and thin he always has a grin. MORGAN, DORIS JEANNE. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Block R, Spanish Club, Sketch Club. Archery. Jovial and sincere, and truly a musician. MORGAN. MARJORIE LOUISE. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World. Friendly, capable of any task in the stenographic field. MORRIS. BARBARA JOAN. Academic. Y-Teens. Activities Board, Block R, Archery. Lovely, industrious, vivacious. MYERS. ROBERT CLARKSON. General. Yell Leader. Intra- mural Basketball. A song in his heart, a cheer for his fellowman. NELSON, DON LOWELL. Academic. Pep Band. Good natured Don is one of our high stepping drum majors. Page 38 Py (yu Oj(Si J y ' tyuaax jX ' ' Remember the foculty (if you ' re too dumb to forgef)? PETERS. SHARON JOYCE. General. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross. Quili. Register Staff. Block R. There ' s no one quite so fair as Sharon. PFAFF, RICHARD LEE. Academic. Around the World. Boys ' Sport Study, Junior Actors Guild. Freshman Hi-Y. Quill. Track, Football, Thespians, Activities Board. Photography Club. Pff Pfaff is the clown of R.H.S. PFEIFFER. RITA CLAIRE. Acadamic. Y-Teens, Activities Board, Block R. An intelligent girl with a sweet disposition. PHILLIPS. BETTY ANN. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World. A quiet manner hides a charming personality. « POTTER. MARY LENA. General. Y-Teens. A grand name for a grand girl. PROSSER. JEAN. Academic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet. Junior Actors Guild. Thespians, Pierian Staff, Yell Leader, Block R. Bowling-, Hockey. Vivacious, capable — where there s fun, there ' s Jean. PUTHOFF. DONALD EUGENE. General He never puts off till tomorrow what he can do today. RAGEN. JOHN MICHAEL. General. Football. Track. Big dawn ' s best interest is football. He lives for the gridiron. REINECKE. LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World. Quill, Thespians, Pierian Staff, Block R, Senior Council. Hockey. An effervescent and intelligent girl with lots of energy. RHEINHARDT. LAWRENCE E. Academic. Around the World. Quill. Track. He throws his troubles to the wind and looks ahead. RHODES. CHARLES H. General. Track, Intramural BasketbaU. Never in a hurry, this cheerful guy takes life in his stride. RICH. JOHN WESLEY. General. Model Airplane Club. Biology Club. Bowling. A smile for all, he deserves the best. RIDGE, ESTHER MARIE. General-Stenographic. Y-Teens, Block R. Shy, quiet. Always a pleasing smile. RIESEN. WALTER CARL. JR. Academic. A truly swell felloiv. Pennsylvania ' s loss is Indiana ' s gain. RITZ. LEONARD EUGENE. Vocational. Register Staff. Pierian Staff. Photography Club. Leonard and his camera are inseparable. ROACH, JANET M. Academic. Around the World, Junior Red Cross, Quill, Y-Teens. Tennis, Senior Council, Hockey. Her friendship is ivell worth having. ROBBINS. LEWIS RANDLE. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Bowling, Intramural Basketball. Senior Hi-Y. Louie ' s flashy clothes match his personality. ROBERTS, ZONA JOY. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Block R, Activities Board. Quiet and sweet; quiet until you get to know her better. ROBINSON. SHIRLEY ROSE. General. A quiet, modest grace; a nice, gentle face. ROMEY, WILLIAM DOWDEN. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Junior Actors Guild, Tennis, Thespians, Pierian Staff, French Club. Senior Hi-Y. Football. Tall, blonde. Capable of handling the largest task, that ' s our Pierian Editor. ROOTS, RICHARD ALLEN. Academic. We know he is true. Luck be with him. Page 39 Remember the matinee dance? ROSE, BARBARA ELLEN. General. Y-Teens. True. kind. The type of friend you don ' t forget. ROURKE. PAUL M. Academic. Twinkling eyes, a really good friend. ROWLAND. NANCY LAMONT. Academic. Y-Teens, Block R, Bowling:. Here ' s to Nancy; she ' s true blue. RUHL. GAYLE EDWIN. Academic. Art Appreciation, Wood- work and Hobby Club. A good Rhul on the measure of life. RUNYON, JOYCE ELAINE. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Thes- pians, Home Economics Club. A sense of humor with plenty of pitnch. RUSSEL, DAVID E. Vocational. Model Airplane Club. Puts his whole heart in anything he undertakes. RYAN, RICHARD LOWELL. General. Woodwork and Hobby Club. Industrious Dick is a fine fellow. SABE. JAMES J. General. The fine Mr. of R.H.S. SAUER. JOSEPH EDWARD. Academic. Around the World, Bowling. A good fellow. .Always seen in his black Ford. Freshman Hi-Y, Ftp SAUFFER, JOHN WILLIAM. Acadcmi, Band. A tall boy with a pay sense of humor. SAWYER, MARY ELLEN. Academic-Stenographic. Y-Teens, Y-Teen Cabinet. Around the World, Quill, Block R, Pierian Solicitor, Archery. Always a smile for everyo ie. Life is one big botvl of cherries! SCHAFER, FREDERICK ROBERT. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Pep Band. The four V ' s fit Bob; vim, vigor, vitality, arid ' Valerie. SCHELKE. ANN. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World. French Club, Hockey. A hard hitter in hockey and U-H . SCHILDKNECHT. MARILYN LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Around the World, Junior Actors Guild. Block R. French Club. Five foot two with eyes of blue. SCHLOTTERBECK. FRED LEROY. .Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Track, Football. Treasurer of Junior Class. Freddie Leroy has a bashful STnile and a sparkling person- ality. SCHNEIDER. ROBERT GEORGE. Academic. Baseball. Basket- ball, Football. Letterman ' s Club. President of Senior Class. Our tall, blonde President is up and at ' em in sports. SCOTTEN. MEREDITH VERNON. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Around the World, Football, Bowling:, Intramural Basketball. Bud has a great line for any occasion. SCUDDER, MAX ROBERT. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Boys ' Sport Study. Junior Actors Guild, Football. Thespians. Let- terman ' s Club, Vice-President of Junior Class. A dyi aTnic force in any field of endeavor. SHARKITT, ROBERT L. Academic. Our friendly, happy Boopsy. SHARP. BETTY LOU. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World. A sweet little girl ivith an enjoyable sinile. SHARP, JOANNA SUE. Academic. Y-Teens. Senior Dramatic Society, Activities Board, Block R, Hockey. .4s goes her name, go her looks and personality! Page 40 Remember extra-curricular activities? SHEAFER, JANET. General. Y-Teens. A charming girl, a winning smile. To know her is well worth while. SHEPMAN, WILLIAM F. General. Freshman Hi-Y. Thespians. Plenty of fun and a pal to all. SHY. PHYLISE LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Art Club, Quill. Block R. Home Economics Club, Photography Club, Quiet and siveet. A really true friend. SIPE, JAMES JEFFERSON. Vocational. Aviation Club. Cross Country. A very quiet, but serious lad. SKINNER, GLENNA MAE. General. Around the World. Very dependable. ' Her volley ball playing is exceptional. SLICK. R. Study, Ri LPH M J K ' tional. Track, Football, Boys ' Sport ' Boa d. (lly slia when it comes to tydck or football. Y-Teens. Block R. Archery. rything her interest, and takes an SPINELLI. ELIZABETH LOUISE. Academic. Y-Teens. Block R, Art Appreciation, Junior Red Cross, Junior Actors Guild, Sketch Club, Senior Council, Hockey. You ' ll always find Betti in the midst of a good time. SPURGIN, WILLIAM THOMAS. Academic. Junior Actors Guild, Senior Dramatic Society. Bill always sees the funny side of life. STARR, RUBY SUE. Academic. Y-Teens. Art Club, Photog- raphy Club, Home Economics Club. Her capability and interest will take her far. STEADMAN, RUTH ANNE. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross, Pierian Staff, Activities Board, French Club, Devils Den Board. Full of fun and fancy free. STEPHENS. LORRAINE. General. Y-Teens, Around the World, Art Appreciation, Block R, Bowling. Her poise and friendly manner are outstanding qualities. STEVENSON, DAVID LEE. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y, Base- ball, Basketball. Football. President of Junior Class. Let- terman ' s Club, Register Staff. A stalwart friend and an excellent leader. Dai e is the type of fellow R.H.S. is proud of. STUDY, MARNA ELAINE. Acadetnic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Art Club, Block R. Bowling, Archery. Self reliant, sweet, tops ivith all. SULLIVAN. MARIE AGNES. General. Y-Teens, Around the World. Shy and neat; always siceet. SVARCZKOPF, GEORGE JULIUS. General. Golf, Football, Wrestling, Letterman ' s Club. The cute little senior who gives all the girls the eye, but keeps his own heart. TEETER, DONNA BELLE. General. Y-Teens, Art Club, Art Appreciation. Cute, lots of fun. A friend to everyone. THOMAS, CARL E. General. Woodwork and Hobby Club. Energetic Carl is always in there pitching. THOMAS, JAMES OTIS. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Baseball, Letterman ' s Club. Activities Board. Broivn eyed Jimmy is a familiar sight around the halls of R.H.S. Page 41 Remember the plays (that were made) THOMAS, MARY JEAN. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Block R, Bowling. One of the top scoring bowlers of R.H.S. THOMAS, PATSY ANN. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Block R, Bowling. A sunny disposition, and a cheerful STnile. THROCKMORTON, BETTY IRENE. General. Y-Teens, Block R. Always full of pep and energy. TIEMEYER. LUCILLE CELESTA. Academic. Y-Teens, Senior Dramatic Society, Thespians, Block R, Pierian Solicitor. A wonderful pianist! A truer friend can never be found. TUCKER, MAX EUGENE. General. Art Club, Aviation Club, Airplane Club. A wonderful cartoonist, (as well as a goonist). TURNER, JAMES HENRY. General. Jim ' s curly hair and Quick smile will be missed by all. TUTTLE, MELVIN. General. Well liked by one and all. TYNER, JAMES RICHARD. General. A quiet boy, but a faithful friend always. VAN VOORHIS. NORMAN DANIEL. Academic. Hi-Y, Activities Board. A real ' u ' hiz at anything! Freshman VEACH, NORMA CAROL. Academic. Y-Teens, Around the World, Spanish Club. Q2tiet conscientiousness and dependability rate Norma high. VEREGGE. BARBARA JANE. General. Y-Teens, Activities Board, Home Economics Club. A joke, a laugh; a clown and a half! VOGELSONG, JAMES J. Vocational This blond chap is quiet, hut tops with everyone. VOSSLER, BARBARA JOAN. General. Y-Teens, Art Appre- ciation, Photography Club. Shy, ivith a sweet smile. WALLS, DONALD L. Academic. Freshman Hi-Y. Always planning, always striving, always winning. WALTERS, MARY JO. Academic. Y-Teens. Spanish Club, Ac- tivities Board, Block R, Pierian Solicitor, Hockey. The smiling soprano of R.H.S. WEBB, BETTY MAE. Academic. Y-Teens, Bowling, Art Club. Betty has a sense of hurnor that can ' t be equaled. WEBB, PHYLLIS JOAN. Genera l. Around the World, Y-Teens. Q2iiet and sincere, a tranquil personality. WEISBROD, PATTY LOUISE. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Around the World. Her virtues ivould fill a book. WELLBAUM. LOIS JANE. Academic. Y-Teens, Art Club, Art Appreciation, Junior Red Cross, Bowling. Her willingness to make friends has made her a favorite. WERNER, WILLIAM F. General. Aviation Club, Model Air- plane Club. He stands out in any crowd. WESSEL, GEORGE JOSEPH. General. Photography Club. Behind those dreamy blue eyes is a noble mind. Page 42 Remember to turn the page! WHARTON, JOHN PAUL. Acadennc, Pep Band. Pierian Staff. His mellow sax, arirf love for fun are hard to beat. WHITE. EDWIN EVERETT. Academic. Photography Club. Quiet, intelligent Ed. Always ready with a helping hand. WHITE. ESTHER PHYLLIS. Academic. Y-Teens. Activities Board. French Club, Block R. Always a twinkle in her eye, and a zest for f«n. WHITE. RALPH EDWARD. Academic. Around the World. A real cut-up ; a sharp personality. WICKETT. ROBERT EUGENE. Vocational. Photography Club, Aviation Club, Model Airplane Club. A regular guy with all the gals and fellows. WILLIAMS. ALYCE LOUISE. General. Y-Teens. Home Eco- nomics Club. A true pal to those ivho know her. WILLIAMS. THOMAS EDWARD. General. Belle Masque, Aviation Club. Junior Dramatic Society, Model Airplane Club. Football. A very nice fellow who loves a good time. WILSON. AGATHA ANN. General. She plays the game to the finish. This type usually tvins. WILSON. NAOMI. General. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. Sober, but not serious; quiet, but not idle. WISSLER. RICHARD DALE. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Around the World. Junior Actors Guild, Track, Thespians, Photog- raphy Club, Cross Country. .4 fine chap to know and have around. WOLFARD. MARGARET ANN. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Ac- tivities Board. Home Economics Club. ' Mogie ' s a true friend to all. WOOD. GENEVIEVE CAROLL. Academic. Y-Teens. Block R. Photography Club. French Club, Bowling. .4 warm hearted girl who radiates friendliness. WRIGHT. MARILYN LOUISE. Stenographic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. Block R, Bowling, This girl ivill go far in her stenographic future. WRIGHT. VIRGINIA JUNE. Academic. Y-Teens. Junior Red Cross. Photography Club, Bowling, Hockey. Beautiful hair, blue eyes, sparkling personality— that ' s Junie. YOUNG. DOROTHY LEA. Academic. Y-Teens, Junior Red Cross. Block R, Bowling. She ll always be young in spirit. ZARTMAN, ROSELYN HILDA. Stenographic. Y-Teens. Around the World. In every acquaintance she has a friend — a broad, but true statement. ZIMMERMAN. RICHARD DALE. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Thespians, Senior Hi-Y. Dick ' ll really get ahead in life with his personality and capability. HARGETT, LELA H. General. Around the World. A friendly smile and a winning way. Page 43 Juniors! Juniors to what? After all, a dance like the Junior- Senior Prom was the product of these very capable characters. Remember the fellow or girl you were going with way back then? . . . the thrill you got when the queen was crowned? . . Club ' 49, the Junior class party? . . . Good times all. Juniors! Juniors to what? The class of ' 49 elected a bunch of officers that were on the ball. Marilyn Cordes was treasurer; Larry Smith, vice-president; and Janice Ozbun, record-duster (secretary, i.e.); Last but not least was president Ernie Olson. Juniors! Juniors to what? (The Seniors insisted the Juniors were junior to them, but ask any class-of- ' 49-er what he thought about it.) EYES RIGHT Across the top — the officers in the order mentioned above. Extreme right — unidentified junior and sponsors, Miss Fossenkemper and Mr. Rivir. Bottom left — Junior class council. Page 44 Page 45 Mrs. Wilkinson First Row: Beverly Brown, Billi Ann Brooks, Marilyn Cox, Phyllis Cooper, Joyce Albin, Mary Ellen Atkinson, Colleen Blickwedel. Second Row: Robert Carver, Ro- bert Coulter, Reed Cooper. Robert Ayers. Herbert Alexander, Barbara Crossley, Joan Chaney. Third Row: Darrel Conder, Eliz- abeth Crye, Norma Bailey, Judy Craig, Mildred Davenport. Deloras Davis, Mrs. Wilkinson. Miss Hicks First Roiv : Betty Foote, Doris Gilmore, Anna Hensley, Marjorie Hudson, Dolores Doty, Joan Hurd. Second Roiv : Jack Jones, Rich- ard Herz, Jack Good, James Gehr, Donald English. Third Row : Harriette Harlin, Katherine Hopkins, Miss Hicks, Orville Jett. Mr. Rivir First Row : Mark Maul, Don Langley, Bob Marley, Ernie Olson, Wayne Okel. Second Row: Lillian Perkins, Doris Jeanne Morgan, Martha Pence, Betty Pegg, Louise Pilgrim, Shirley Keesling. Third Rojc : Virginia Mills, Max- ine Lephart, Dorothy McCurdy, Gene Krone. Barbara Kehlenbrink, Bar- bara Keck. Fourth Row : Bob Lane, James MeCullum, Frank J. Martin, Mr. Rivir. Page 46 Mrs. Porker First Row : Joan Ross, Phyllis Shy, Sue Sharp. Second Row : Shirley Privett, Vera Shaffer, Reba Price, Jeanne Parker, Janet Roach. Third Roiv : man Rexrode. Howard Rice, Sher- Fourth Roiv : Myron Ronan, Charles Rodefeld, David Sherick. Fifth Row. Spalding. Ronald Rog:ers, Louis Mr. Miller First Roiv : Jacqueline Weddle, Genevieve Taube, Bette Spinelli, Patricia Sowers. Joyce Spahr, Alyce Williams, Gladys Wysong. Second Roiv: Carl Wilson, Edward Turner, Stanley Stackhouse, Roland Starr, Eugene Vaughn, Donald Wood, Robert Werner, E. A. Miller. Miss Meacham First Row : Rosemary Becker, Joan Alkire, Jeanne Allen, Suzanne Beeson, Beverly Beeson, Norma Brown. Second Row : Miss Lucile Mea- cham, Betty Buroker, Delores Bow- mer, Ruth Ayers, Juanita Anthony. Third Row: Richard Brehm, James Bruck, Robert Batscher, Joe Bertsch, Charles Atkins, Fred Bi- vens. Fourth Row : Kenneth Brumley, Robert Baker, George Baker, Daniel Armstrong, Eugene Brand. Fifth Row: George Burch, Ovid Brown, Ray Brisco, James Alex- ander. Page 47 Mr. Abercrombie First Row : Mary Lou Davis, Marcia Jane Cox, Lois Davis, Norma Calkins, Camilla Clingen- peel. Alberta Campbell, Carolyn Cordes, Robert G. Abercrombie. Second Row: Richard Cole, Rich- ard Cooper, Paul Connerton, Jack Canan, James Crum, James Byrket, Marilyn Cordes, Natalie Carter. Third Row: James Cook, Donald Cox, David Chase, Gene George Davis, John Cook, Justin Cummins. Miss SHnson First Roiv : Darryl Eubanks, Bob Delauter, Gerald Ford, Dick Drudy, Bob Doty, Bob Ewing, Dale Defi- baugh. Second Row : Joyce Edwards, Lois Edwards, Mary Ellis. Bill Dicken, David Frazier. John Fox, Leland Federico. Third Row: Anna Fletcher. Betty Fienning, Charlotte Fields, Margaret Dolan, Pat Frame. Shirley Focht, Betty De Lay, Betty Dickey. Miss Fihe First Row: Barbara Hileman, Barbara Herbert. Jane Gardner, Wanalee Gordon, Dorothy Hetisimer. Second Roiv : Dorothy Henderson, Mary Jane Hills, Betty Lou Hack- man, Mary Angela Harrington, Gay- nella Goode, Patsy Golden, Sue Hasecoster. Third Row : Charles Hensley, Miss Fihe. Ruth Harris, Carol Gragg, Norma Jean Henley, Maxine Gar- ratt. Joyce Hartman. Fourth Row: Ronald Gibbs, Dan Hayes, Bennie Gehring. William Gervasio, Harry Harvey, Gayle Har- vey, Lewis Gehring, Harold Hartzell, ames Hillard . Page 48 Miss Fornshell First Row: John Jellison, Donald Kirk, Earl Kinnear, Eugene Huck- ery. Gene Juerlinj:, Billy Kehlen- brink. Bill Johnson. Rotv Two : Miss Fornshell, Leva Killen, Bea Houseman, Bill Hunt, Ray Hullensen, Buford Jones, Carl Katte, Bernard Jameson. Third Row: Patty Humphrey. Claudine Kelsey, Dorothy Hurst. Norma Jackson. Marijo Keller. Donna Juerling, Martha Juerling. Fourth Row: Ruth Holly. Carolyn Hollingsworth, Joane Isley, Audrey Jelly, Carol Keefer, June Jett. Miss Coulter First Row: Joan Klingenhofer. Norma McFee, Betty McNew. La- wanda Long, Nancy McConaha, Geneva Lammott, Jacqueline Litten. Second Row : Miss Coulter, Kath- leen Lechlider. Thelma Little, Patty Kutter, Carla Lohman, Rosa Krupa, Eileen Long. Norma McConkey. Third Row: Howard Ladd, Don- ald McEdowney, Ronald Lunsford, Jerry Long, Richard McLain. Rus- sel Lee, Julian Kramer, Paul Mc- Daniel, James Lees, Jack Lawrence. Mr. Johnson First Row : Gus Pappas, Jim Newton, Tom Moore, Kenneth Marker, Robert Marker, William Moorman. Second Rmv : Cynthia Olsen, Bet- tie Miller, Pat Maurer, Barbara Pardieck, Janice Ozbun, Pat Orr. Annabel Mullen, Mr. Johnson. Third Row: Dick Meyers, Richard Orr, Carl Melle, Michael Nufrio, Joe Mollo, Carl Moegerle. Dick Mitchell. Fourth Row: Tom Morgan. Keith Mopps, Bill Nicholas, Perry Para- diso. Jack Maul. Page 49 Mr. Treasure First Row : Janet Phenis, Mary Phenis, Jo Ann Robinson, Betty Ridge, Jane Rothert, Margaret Rile, Minnie Robinson, Norma Rodgers. Second Row: Evelyn Perkins, Jo Ann Ramey, Martha Reed. Third Row : Bruce Ronald, Jean Perrine, Betty Proctor, Eloine Pat- ton, Catherine Reed, Joyce Rodal, Carol Paust, Rita Polak. Fourth Row: Alva Richardson, David Patti, Kenneth Riden, Donald Ross, Lewis Reed, Larry Porfidio, Keith Retz, Mr. Treasure. Miss Eliason First Row: Howard Thomas, Gor- don Samuels, Clayton Smith, Rich- ard Smith, John Sharp, Ray Swiney, Tony Sauer. Second Eoiv : Harry Stevens, Ruth Thornburg, Barbara Shiplett, Bar- bara Sudhoff, Larry Smith, James Snyder, Maurice Stolle. Hubert Tins- ley. Third Row: Charles Turley, Cath- erine Taylor, Willoden Stafford, Charmaine Spaulding, Susanne Sherry, Gloria Sparks, Janet Sch- neider. Digna Scudder. Fourth Row: Shirla Skinner, Alice Stikeleather, Sue Shutz, Winifred Timins, Jo Ann Schroeder, Janet Schepman, Christine Shoemaker. Miss CBork First Roiv : Janet Vess, Margaret Williams, Janet Wood. Second Row: Jean Wright, Doris Wagner, Marlene Williams, Janet Williams. Ella Williams, Barbara Wisniewske, Joan Westendorf, Joan Woodcox, Janet Weiss. Third Row: Miss Clark, Jack Zeyen, Jack Vallandingham, Bob Vanlandingham, Doug Warfield, Ted Witt, Dale Weiss, Gene Zobel. Page 50 The Devil with the Tower . • • The Tower, as well as the Devil, was well known as a trade mark of Richmond High School. Underneath the tower, whose height might well be compared to the high ideals and morals of the school, intense activity went on all through the week. If the tower could speak, it would be able to tell many tales about the spirit of our school: the frenzied cheers of our sports fans, the pealing of the victory bell, club activities, dances, and all of the things that went toward making a well-balanced academic and social program for us. .a ' ' ' ' ' Page 51 This next group of distinguished personalities was the Soph- omores . . . anyway that ' s what they called themselves. They were better known to upperclassmen as Freshies. To date they had been students in R.H.S. just about long enough to learn the ropes. No doubt memories of strange halls, misleading directions handed down by Juniors and Seniors, the so-called elevator tickets, and those hello-Freshie looks which the Seniors so capably tossed about were still fresh in their minds. Although they were the younger set of Richmond High School, they made up a pretty important part of the Devils and the Devilettes. New as they were, their voice was heard in many ways . . . Freshman Hi-Y, Red Devil Pepsters, Y-Teens, Belle Masque, etc., and they had just begun to blow. Look out! their horns, that is. Page 52 Mr. Alexander First Row: Richard Atwell. Pal- mer Davis. Keifer Calkins. Frank Cela. Leroy Atkins. Bill Bishop. Joan Franklin. Norma Finley, Marilyn Anderson. Second Roic : Elizabeth Dooley, Janet Austerman. Mary Conyers. Patricia Bittner. Margaret Ellis. Patty Chris. Barbara Freshwater. Dolly Favre. Joan Barker. Wanda Chaney. Third Row: Patty Essmaker, Mary Bozarth. Jacqueline Ayres. Patricia DeCamp. Ross Deardorff. Richard Brangan. James Cook, Merritt Apple. Fourth Row: Donald Brinkley. Jack Banta. Richard Burton, Alvin Ferguson, Robert Christmon. Kay Chandler. McKinley Crabtree, Mr. Alexander. Miss Fossenkemper First Row: Ada Laswell, Nancy Mahan. Margie Linkous. Carolyn Miller. Sally Hera. Gerald Menden- hall. Charles Houser. Second Row: Paul Mann, Rose Anna Lee, John Huckery. Joan Guerin. Fay Hardwick. Edward Johnson. Third Row: Ronald Lovin. Thomas Hotopp, Arthur McGrew, Pat Hay- ley, Pat Hall. Betty Helton. Maria Ann Kay, Norma Minor, Gladys Mitchell. Fourth Row: David Krone, James Glosson, John Minner, William Gray, Harold Mays, Donald Honenberger, Edgar Mason. Fifth Row: Paul Ladd, David McCain. William Hurd. Robert Han- kowsky. Richard Jett. James Gayle, William Hofacher. Mrs. Shallenburg First Roic : Leon Smallwood, Evelyn Sauer, Raenelle Smith. Jo- sephine Moore, Keith Ritz, Robert Runyan, Opal Rust, Barbara Shaf- fer. Second Row : Winifred Sellers, Wanda Perry. Genevieve Robinson, Addie Philhower. Betty Schwab, Peggy Seekings. Shurla Schenck. Patty Roots. Amelia Paridiso. Third Row: Richard Smith. An- drew Simpkins. Carol Netf. Athalie Sibert. James Smith, William Pen- ery, David Scantland, Delbert Mur- phy. Fourth Row: Mrs. Shallenburg. Joseph Ridgeway. Dick Opel. Jake Potter, Perry Perkins, Herbert Pennington, Donald Monroe, How- ard Reiker. Floyd Redd. |]?iT:tr ' ' i iiii Mrs. Parker First Row : Norman Terapak. James Walters, Tommy Stull. Elsie Winters, Barbara Shewman, Betty Steuber, Marilyn Weiss, Gene Strauss. Charles Tousell. Second Row: Wilbur Twine, Her- bert Truitt, Patty Thorman. Mary Jean Tincher, Gladys Spalding, Jeanne Parker, Roy Winters. Third Roiv: Charles Tate, Her- shell Yoder, Paul Whalen, George Tripp, Lowell Turner, Wesley Wil- son, Frederick Walters. nne 4i, 01111111] 111111111111111] ' ni ' . i J .J-J_J.J 1 J. ,,,,,, mi (71 1 1 m r,_ I t ' r n P r A mMWror J Pcge 53 Mr. Dorner First Roiv : Jackie Cooper, Dick Charles, Joseph Black, Morris Chestnut, Lawrence Crockett, Keith Carty. Second Roiv : Mr. Dorner, Gloria Burr. Gloria Castelluccio, Mary Byrum, Georgia Adams, Jack Coy, Shirley Ballard. Wanda Batt, Sara Chase, Nellie Baker. Third Roiv : Jean Ann Crum, Tannya Cooper, Phyllis Brown, Virginia Bailey, Mae Ellen Bur- gess, Dorothy Alcorn. Fourth Row : Albert Ach, La- Vonne Burdette, Stella Benge. Miss Merchant First Row : Maryanne Krone, Jana Emslie, Joanne Hauschild, Emma German, Sue Davis, Betty Lybarger, Barbara Jean Green. Jeanette Kutche. Second Row: Miss Merchant. Vir- ginia De Vaughn, Mary Jackson, Thespena Dallas, Janice Fowl, Mary Alice Hardwick, Patti Den- ley, Barbara Hastings, Rosemary Deitemeyer. Third Row : Don Deubner, Bill Killen. Rodney Kelly, Richard Foley, Eugene L. Karn, William Long, Betty Hart. Margie Lackey. Fou rth Row : Claude King, Alan Lahmann, Dick Jones, Robert Howes, Byron Klute, Jack Graham, Robert Dunkelbarger, Roger Dotson, Earl Hartzler. Fifth Row : Bob Goodwin, Charles Lewis. Mr. Seider First Row: George McClear, Her- bert Sawyer, James Phillips, Wil- bur Riegel, Bob Sawer, Don Moore. Second Row : Mr. Seider, Patty McClaine, Janice McNew, Joan McNew, Leah Pollock, Evelyn Muirs. Maxine Narotski. Third Row : Norma Saine, An- drew Longmire, Patrick Royer, Jimmie Riley, Bill Raper. Fourth Row : Beverly McConnell, Josephine Reece, Norma Petty, Joan Morrison, Marian McCurdy, Joyce Ryan. Fifth Row: Patricia Melton, Bar- bara Saine, Annette Placke, Doris Richardson, Marilou Pike. Page 54 Mrs. Strahan First Koir: Ronny Sudhoff, Phil Stafford, Arthur Whittaker. James Warth, Bill Waters. James Scherer. Second Row : Ann Whisenhunt. Carrietta Shute, Dorma Showalter. Shirley Williams, Judy Williams. Andrea Spalding. Glenna Van Voorhis. Third Roir : Ralph Shock. Bill Walters, Mrs. Strahan. Bob Steven- son, Dick Strahan. Bill Wolka, Ralph Tipple. Fourth Row: Pat Whitehead. Barbara Trueblood. Ruth Ann Whalen, Gloria Schepman, Sallie Starr, Evelyn Wilson. Miss Crabb First Row: Gideon Bennet, James Brinley. Barry Baker, Tommy Brehm. Dick Benham. Phillip Brown, Don Allen. Sec nd Row: James Boram. Lloyd Beetum, Sarah Barnes. Mary Jane Angy, Patricia Blossom. Miriam Bullen, Carol Belcher, Jacelyn Brown, Imelda Earth, Barbara Bur- well. Third Row: Doris Alexander. Patricia Becker, Barbara Bane, Con- nie Black, Esther Alvey. Carolyn Bell, Marilyn Bell, Joy Benjamin. Fourth Row ; Norma Austen, Marna Ashman, Nellie Bass. Mary Louise Bailey, Marilyn By rum, Helen Alcorn. Mr. Melton First Row : Lloyd Clinkenbeard. Charles Coffin. Jack Cartwright. Jack Carman, James Coulter, Fay Cox, Robert Chiles. Second Row : Mary Ellen Clary. Roberta Clark. Patsy Collins. Ann Candler. Martha Cox. Barbara Davis. Third Roiv: Earl Caldwell. Rus- sell Cramer, William Daugherty, Robert Davis. James Cronin. Ro- bert Cox, Robert Dagne. Fourth Roiv : Joan Caskey, Caro- lyn Chasteen, Joann Calbeck. Patri- cia Chasteen. Joan Curts. Ruth Cornetta. Fijth Row: David Cook, Kenneth Cully, Robert Carrino, Percy Cosby, Winna Davis, Wilma Creech, Mr. Melton. Page 55 Mrs. Lynch First Row : Madonna Elleman, Carrie Foster, Donna Bearing, Patricia Ellis, Nancy Doty, Hazel Dunn, Patricia Deissler, Camille Gatzek, Rosemary Dolehanty. Second Row : Mrs. Lynch, Georgia Duffin, Doris Garnett, Mattie Fos- ter, Carolyn Ford. Doris Dillman, Colleen De Witt, Joyce Fry. Third Row : Robert Feeler, Ronald Focht, Richard Fitzgibbons, Ken- neth Dorsey, John Calvin, Janet Durham, Patricia Estes, Jane Drudy, Ernest Dean Floyd. Fourth Row : Herbert Doren, James Flynn, Bill Eavey, Monty Dixon, Ralph Cause, James Fleagle, Ronald Ferst, Delbert Fleenor, Willis Fraley. Mr. Bartz First Roiv : Stanley Huntsman, Mr. Bartz, Earl Hartzell. Jerald Geisel, Bernard Heithaus, Charles Gray. Second Row: Rosetta Harris, Donna Gifford, Reva Gibbs. Ruth Ann Hennigar, Ruth Harter, Doris Huntington, Julis Howard. Third Row : Joseph Godsey, Charles Holliday, Wilbur Griffin, Dick Hood, Jewell Hibbard, Janice Hartman. Fourth Row : Beverly Hartley, Janice Hayes, Jacqueline Hopkins, Gerry Gallahan, Shirley Haustetter, Jeanine Holthouse, Marjorie Her- cules, Berneice Hickman. Fifth Row: Leota Green, Delores Henderson, Martha Ann Hathaway, Barbara Harbin, Sue Gray, Marilyn Granger, Barbara Gibson, Nona Lee Harris. Mrs. Pike First Row: Alice Ingle, Pat Law- rence, Louise Ladd, Aelean Lowe, Carol Jacobs, Minerva McCoy, Twila Jeffers, Evelyn McCIain. Second Roio : Barbara McLaugh- lin, Peggy McClure, Elsie Lakes, Marjorie King, Betty Jett, Carolyn Leavell. Third Row: Jane Lawrence, Mar- tha Luerman, Irene Leonard, Betty Kuhlenbeck, Jo Ann Kirtley, Mari- lyn Killen, Mary Kilgus. Fourth Row: Bill McKinney, Law- rence Lahrman, Bill Loehr, Ken- neth McKay, Dale Knarzer, David Igelman, Kenneth Karn, Mrs. Pike. Fifth Roiv : David King, Tom Kelley, David Lawson, Bob Kettler, Joe Laird. Page 56 Mr. Lindsey Seated: Donna Mullen, Josephine Mitrione, Eva Medley, Irene Moore, Elinor Meredith, Ramona Myers. Standing : Mr. Lindsey, Bill Oku- ley, Dan Nusbaum, Finley Markley, Jim Markley, Roland Miracle, Carol Magin. Jim Oda, Richard Maines. Lowell Mills. Jim Mitchell, Walter Moegerle, Patricia Miller. Elwood Maze, Dorothy Mae Martin, Jim Malcolm, Marilyn Mauer, Jacqueline Miessler. Joyce Minor, Lois Jean Moore, Dorothy Michaels, Gaylene O ' Bayley, Delores Moore, Charlene Minner, Jeanie Miles. Mr. Brenneman First Row: Clara Pomeroy, Mari- lyn Pardieck. Jackalene Reed. Eliz- abeth Pfeiffer, Louanna Reeg. Sue Romey, Alma Riley, Joyce Rexrode. Second Row : Elizabeth Phelps. Betty Ryan, Jacqueline Runnels. John Robinson, Naomi Phillips. Katherine Pope, Joyce Ruhl. Joan Pugh. Third Row: Verna Ramsey, How- ard Rexrode, Cecil Reynolds, Robert Rodenberg, Elizabeth Ross. Fourth Row: Mr. Brenneman. David Saffer, Billy Portanova. Tommy Palmer. Charles Robbins. Floyd Ruhl, Jim Byrket. Fifth Ro2v: Tommy Parks, Phillip Pegg. Mrs. Bartz First Ro w : Edward Stegman , Jean Snow, Richard Spalding. James Smith, Paul Tegeler, Richard Sieck, Norman Schwemberger, Don Sharp. Second Row : Mrs. Bartz, Mary Sparks, Marie Smith , Shirley Study. Jane Ann Sisk, Jane Teeters. Rose Schweizer, Pat Stegall. Third Row: Viola Sturgis. Donna Thistlethwaite, Beverly Teegarden, Norma Sena, Caroline ShuminoiT. Fourth Roiv : Sue Ann Silliman. Frances Smith, Janet Smith. Ro- bert Schmidt, Richard Stadelman, James Stigleman, Lloyd Stump. Fifth Row: Billy Steen. Charles Spears, Walter Schwegman, William Tharp, Charles Smith, Tom Stevens. Ruth Ann Stevens, Bob Stonebraker, Bob Sharpe. Page 57 Mr. Robertson First Row: Donald Wright, Kenneth Yeager, Ruby Williams, Anna Pearl Wright, Patricia Yost, Virginia West, Inetta Whitehead. Second Row : Mr. Robertson, Mario Young. Lula Walker, Alice Van Ausdal, Barbara Whit- sell. Berdena Weidman, Ida Mae Wallace. Third Row: Herman Williams, Barry Whitsitt, Dale Upedegrafif, Mary Ellen Wampler. Evelyn Thomas, Marthann Wright, Shir- ley Wolfard, Joan Tillson. Fourth Roiv: Melvin Thomp- son, Richard Walton. Marion Williams, Barbara Wise, Janice M. Wolfe, Joan Youst, Kathleen Wirts. Mary Ellen Townsend, Leeanna Ward. Fifth Row : Janice William- son, Joy Werking, Helen Whitty- more, Ruth Thorman. Library The library — placid, dignified, palace of study. Undoubtedly, many a brainstorm gathered thunder and validity in this sanctuary of knowledge. With the vast sources of information at hand, one could produce almost anything from a soap-box oration to a complete report on how much the average American woman spent for cosmetics during the past year. If all were known, it could be wagered that a great number of heart-warming and amusing incidents took place within the walls of the library at R.H.S. Probably, some time or another, it saw an in- spired young man put into writing his thoughts on that all-important subject of love. (This might have happened in the springtime). Then there were always those tidbits of gossip which the girls liked to exchange across the study table — who was wearing what or who was going with whom. In the library annex we could always find Mrs. Harold busy with our books — both old and new. Will we ever forget the lesson Mrs. Lacey taught us — to appreciate silence in the library? The permanenf- containers of knowledge — books. Page 58 Silence is Golden — Or Else! To add to the conglomeration of happy heresy and studious digging, there might have been one or two cases of acute confusion of the brain due to an overdose of Trig, Physics or 6A English. Upon the shelves of this wondrous ward of wisdom you could find both fact and fiction deal- ing with various subjects from A B C — apples, buttons, and cod liver oil — to Zuni Indian Tales. There were books for inforrnation, relaxation, contemplation, and there were a few stuffy ones for suffocation. These many volumes of knowledge were carefully cared for by Mrs. Lacey. Under her effi- cient guidance the library of R.H.S. was one of the finest school libraries in the state. Watching over one as large as ours was by no means an easy job. And it wasn ' t a one man — er ' woman — job, either, so she had plenty of help from other faculty members. Mr. Baker, Mr. Bortz, and Mr. Tiernan, who issued the warrants for the return of overdue books, lent a helping hand in the work that went on inside the library. Then across the hall in a room virtually plastered with books, Mrs. Harold saw to the mat- ters concerning the rental books, the numbering of all new books coming into the school, and the answering of the endless inquiries as to the whereabouts of lost books. A find — in literature thot is. In an atmosphere of hun- dreds of books, hundreds of hours were spent in study by hundreds of people. Page 59 ' m. tv The curtain had risen upon Act I Faces were washed and school had begun We all filled out schedules, till we thought we would burst Never forgetting the last name goes first. With classes arranged and lockers all set The question of clubs had to be met. Activities Board was elected by school And the whole student council settled down to rule. Devils Den officers were then elected Each with his duties which were never neglected. Loud cheers than rang out but we all had a reason For football games were then in season. Big Y-Teen dance in Civic Hall; danced with such vigor We thought we would drop. Asking of boys by the girls was allowed and that of course Can account for the crowd. Our basketball team was quite a sensation As we all marched home for Christmas vacation. Once bock at school, we began concentration O ' er the painful process of examination. The next big event was the Queen of Hearts Ball, This gala affair was enjoyed by all. With our minds full of ballgames and our hearts full of joys We then stood to honor our basketball boys. For the Seniors there were parties and dances galore No matter how many there was still time for more. With class day and triple treat and all of the rest Came the big Senior play which was quite a success. Baccalaureate, Commencement the big dance and what, With them come the saying of Boy is it hot. So the big year was over and we ' re proud to state, We will never forget the year 48. Page 60 An all out for action pose signifying the importance of school spirit in activities. When everyone puts all of himself into something, that sport, project, or event will not only be successful in itself but it will also benefit the participant. Page 61 First Row — Bill DIsbro, Jim Gehr, Ned Freeman, Anne Steadman, Dick Bietry, Dick Pfaff, Jim Bullerdick, Second Row — Reba Price, Barbara Shiplett, Mary Ellen Atkinson, Norma Hale, Zona Roberts, Jane Rothert, Sally Gayle, Jana Emslie, Camilla Clingenpeel, Fanny Morinakes. Third Row — Dick Drudy, Ernie Olson, Ed Stegmon, Barbara Kelley, Sallie Starr, Mary Ellen Wampler, Annette Placke, Ellen Ball. Fourth Row — Dan Von Voorhis, Dan Armstrong, Eugene Zobel, Perry Porodiso, Chorles Koger, Buford Jones, Dan Nusbaum, Miss Erdahl, The Mouthpiece of the Students. This group of active students contained representatives from every homeroom in R. H. S. Through the Board the student body had a way to air its likes and dislikes (toward the school activities, that is). These fellow classmates made special efforts to make Richmond High School better than the best. They helped form some of the principles on which the school ran. The Board met once a week to discuss the various problems confronting it. There was no doubt that its decisions were the fruits of much discussion, debating and consideration of the facts and conditions involved. Occasionally their plans met with disapproval. Then where possible, changes were made. During the ' 48 school year the Board functioned exceptionally well. Al- though some of the problems which faced them were plenty tough, they came through with flying colors. Page 62 Activities grew from Board to actuality. During the course of the ' 48 school year our Activities Board sponsored a great number of events and undertakings. Through these varied activities they kept the wheels of R.H.S. roll- ing ever onward to provide a more pleasant school atmosphere for all. Looking back over the waning year we see that the Board faced several difficult problems; that of supplying the school with a satisfactory method of selecting cheer leaders was among the greatest. 9A visitation day was the day when prospective Freshies got a preview of life under the tower. The Board also planned and gave o big party for all lOB ' s. This was their official crash into the social world of R.H.S. When basketball season rolled around the board helped with the drawing of names and the distribution of those coveted ducats. Citizenship day was another activity sponsored by our in- dustrious student council. Then the year wouldn ' t have been complete without the gala all- school party. These were just a few of the many varied situations with which the Board came in contact during ' 47- ' 48. From these few examples though, you can see that there can be no better name for this group of democratic minded students than Activities Board. Page 63 First Row — Ruth Ellen Fleming, Ernie Olson, Bob Cutter, Cynthia Olsen. Second Row — Harry Holzapfel, Janet Shepman, Jenny Sue Parrish, Jim Gehr. Third Row — Dick Justice, Bob Maley, Ned Freeman, Fred Schlotterbeck. Let ' s go down to the Den! . . . Swell! . . . After the game ... or for a special dance ... or just a Saturday night . . . maybe on a date . . . these were common words in Richmond, for the Den was ours. Remember? . . . the fun we had . . . election time, plus campaigns . . . punch and cookies . . . wet paint . . . unfinished walls . . . meeting the gang . . . balloons, and hats at the New Year ' s Dance. That was our Den. Those who kept the home (Den, that is) fires red hot! Page 64 ' Redding up the Den kept- us really pitching. DeviKs Den The Devil ' s Den Executive Board! That was the governing body of our Den. There weren ' t many who wouldn ' t have liked a chance to work on it. This Board was elected twice a year, Spring and Fall. Remember all the speeches and campaigns going on just before election? It was this enthusiasm that was the backbone of the Den. And who wouldn ' t have been enthusiastic about the Den? Think back on the special parties and dances with the punch and cookies. Better still, think back on most any Friday or Saturday night. You could always count on something or somebody at the Den. Much of that was due to the Board. The Board organized the clean-ups, the dances and the parties. One of the major events of the year was the painting and cleaning of the Den. Another was the annual New Year ' s Dance. Remembering all the fun we ' ve had, think how much was due to our Board for their efficient managing of the Den. A new addition in ' 48 was Mr. and Mrs. Conrey, who worked with the Board as advisers. All in all, no board could have done much better than this year ' s did. The pool table seemed to have one of the most magnetic personalities in the game room. Dancing was always more interesting when the Pep Band furnished the music. Page 65 SENIOR Hl-Y Mr. Brenneman First Row : Bill Hayley, Larry Brown, David Hiatt, Ronnie Rogers, Ned Free- man, Bob Cutter, Bob Maley, Jack Beyer, Dick Bietry, Louie Robbins, Jim Hale, Jim Bullerdick, Harry Hol- zapfel, Dick Zimmerman, Wilbur Brannon. Second Row: Jim Cornett, John Martin, Jim Gehr. Ernie Olson, Jim Alexander, Dick Cole, Bill Moorman, Perry Paradiso. Chester Bowers, Gene Juerling, Joe Jeffers, Gene Zobel, Paul Connerton, Wayne Okel. Third Row : Jim Snyder, Bill Romey, Bill Hemmer, John Sauffer, Russell Koeh- rin , Claire Berry, Dick Maule, Don Ross, Jim Crum, Frank Martin, Charles Smel- ser. Larry Smith. FRESHMAN Hl-Y Dick Tiernan First Roiv : Bob Howes, Bill Long, Bob Stevenson, Phil Stafford, Roger Dotson, James Scherer, Jim Malcolm. Secoyid Row : Jim Riley, Jack Carman, Rodney Kelly. Barry Baker, Pat Royer, Earl Hartzler, Dick Ben- ham, Dan Allan. Pete Malcolm, Tom Kellev. Bill Loehr. Tom Brehm. Third Row: John Galvin. Phil Pegg, Charles Koger, Jim Puckett. Fourth Row gold, Kenneth Brinley, Dick Tiernan, Wilbur Howard Rexrode, Reigel. John Man- Yeager, Jim Foley, Mr. Griffin, Wilbur Senior Hi-Y Outstanding for its ideals, clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living, the Senior Hi-Y, o state organization, was composed of senior fellows who were really all-right. They sponsored such grand affairs as the Queen of Hearts Ball . . . Morning Devotions . . . and the Easter Assembly, along with their other Civic Activities. Then, too, there were the state conferences which proved very interesting. President Jim Bullerdick, Vice-President Dick Bietry, Secretary Bob Maley, Treasurer Ned Freeman, and Sergeont-ct-Arms Kenny Fouike were a fine group of officers, and, under the spon- sorship of Mr. Brenneman, they provided a fine, all-around program. Freshmen Hi-Y Just as important, but as yet too young for much publicity, the Freshman Hi-Y had several worthy projects to its credit. Under the leadership of Mr. Tiernan these fellows sponsored par- ties, swims, dances, and in general learned the ropes which will promote them to Senior Hi-Y. Strictly Stag — Hi-Y ' s Page 66 Seated : Jean Pros- ser, Marilyn Frisch, Ruth Ellen Fleming. Jenny Sue Parrish, Mary Sawyer, Miss Gleckner, Carolyn East, Eleanor Parker, Miss Sperling. Statidiiig : Janice Ozbun, Valerie Miller, Georgia Katros, Lu- cille Spering, Mar- garet Penland, Louise Milligan. Y-Teens The blue triangle of the Y-Teens and the Y.W.C.A. around the world symbolizes the devel- opment of character, mind, and physique through a constructive program of work, play, fellow- ship, and worship. Y-Teens, as junior members of the Y.W.C.A., belong to the largest women ' s organization in the world. This year the Y-Teens have had a very active organization. The Y-Teens and freshmen girls who attended the Big and Little Sister Tea at the Y.W.C.A. will not forget it for some- time. Of course the Y-Teen assembly, the one where all the cabinet members see who can be the biggest fool so all will join her group, was one of those things you smile about when it is recalled to mind. Too bad you boys had to miss it. The Y-Teen style show, which was directed by Valerie Miller and her group, was something new on the Y-Teen activities list. Also the formal initiation, something new every year to fresh- man girls, is a good illustration of the serious side of the Y-Teen program. Such activities as the Hallowe ' en Party, (we ' ll skip over this lightly for the soke of girls like Jane Smith, Patty Howell, Wilma Fry, Thespena Dallas, Barbara Kelley and others who wouldn ' t want people to remember too well how they looked). The Fall Formal, the Mordi Gras, The Hanging of the Greens, and many other such activities will linger with happy memories of our school year. The Leap Year week, which was revived this year, won ' t be forgotten. And the varied corsages at the Lovers Leap were quite original. The Matinee Dance in Social Hall was renewed by the Senior Y-Teens. The Y-Teens this year have accomplished a goal long dreamed of by forming a District Council composed of: Whitewater, Cambridge City, Hagerstown, Milton, New Paris, and Rich- mond. The purpose of this council is to promote a better fellowship between the girls in the Y-Teen organizations in the district, and strengthen the program and progress. The girls in the blue and white. Page 67 Teen Tumblers First Koiv : Margaret Rile, Natalie Carter, Agnes Carter, Phyllis Shy, Mary Sawyer, Martha Moore, Jo Ann Ramey, Pat Milton, Dolores Doty. Second Row: Reba Price, Patsy Collins, Joan Curts, Sue Gray, Willodean Stafford. Norma Austin, Mary Jackson, Ruth Thorman, Marjorie Hercules, Pat Stegall, Jane Lawrence. Third Row : Anna Fletcher, Donna Mullen, Shirley Ha- stetter, Kathleen Wirtz, Colleen Dewitt, Peggy Bundrant, Lillian Perkins, Mrs. Madge Lynch, Joan Hurd, Anna P. Wright. Susie Q ' s First Row : Wanda Batt, Louanna Reeg, Viola Sturgiss, Eva Medley, Eleanor Parker, Norma Bailey, Jane Teeters, Ann Candler, Jacelyn Brown. Second Row : Evelyn Thomas. Jane Ann Sisk, Shirley Study. Janice McNew, Tannya Cooper. Alice Van Ausdal, Virginia Bailey, Pat Lawrence, Julia Howard, Betsy Pfeif- fer. Third Roiv : Sue Romey, Mama Ashman, Marie Smith, Alma Riley, Elinor Meredith, Alice Ingle, Hazel Dunn. Doris Huntington. Fourth Row: Wil ma Creech. Carol Jacobs, Doris Gilmore, Anna Hensley. Clara HuflFord, Jana Emslie. Fifth Row : Mrs. Wilkinson, Gen Taube, Sharon Peters. Deb-o-naires First Row: Lawanda Long, Joyce Albin, Betty Fienning. Joan Schroeder, Wini Timins. Mary Angela Harrington, Janie Rothert. Jean Allen, Betty McNew, Suzanne Sherry, Camilla Clingenpeel. Second Ro7V : Janet Williams, Betty Proctor, Joan Wood- cox, Donna Juerling, Janet Weiss. Beverly Beeson, Shirla Skinner, Ruth Ayers, Dorothy Hurst, Suzanne Beeson. Third Row: Barbara Shiplett, Janet Wood, Joanne Isley, Patty Frame, Evelyn Elleman. Doris Morgan. Joan Alkire. Gaynelle Goode, Marijo Keller, Betty Miller, Marilyn Meier. Pat Orr, Janice Ozbun. Fourth Row: Janet Shepman, Miss Mary Alice Fornshell. Hi-School Honeys First Row : Betty Ridge, Eileen Long, Betty Lybarger, Louise Pilgrim, Joan Klingelhofer, Helen Bostick. Second Row : Louise Reinecke, Cynthia Olsen, Jo Ann Ihlstrom, Virginia Crabtree, Delores Baumer. Third Row: Colleen Pegg, Phyllis Brown, Mari e Sullivan, Sue Shutz, Margaret Ann Dolan. Ruth Whalen, Mary Davis. Audrey Jelley, Norma McConkey. Fourth Row : Barbara Hastings. Annette Placke, Ann Whisenhunt, Roselyn Zartman, Rosella Scheibler. Agnes Cox, Joan McNew, Evelyn Wilson. Glenna Van Voorhis, Barbara Wisniewske, Norma McFee, Ella Williams, Jane Cox, Lova Killen, Nancy McConaha, Geneva Lawmott, Miss Eliason, Jenny Parrish, Louise Erbse, Jean Ann Crum, Jeannette Kutche. Page 68 Blue Jeans First Rojv : Barbara Cole, Barbara Morris, Marna Study, Lorraine Stevens. Jean Prosser, June Wright, Janet Roach, Nancy Lewis. Norma Hale. Second Row : Barbara Kelley, Jessie Mendenhall, Edna Dotson, Esther White, Betty Throckmorton, Virginia Jen- kins. Shirley Court. Wilma Fry. Jane Smith. Third Row: Mrs. Strahan. Pat Harris, Pat Hartman, Kay Darland, Joan Mitchell. Donna Teetor, Esther Ridge. Nancy Rowland, Mary Jean Thomas, Lucille Caskey. Fourth Ro2v : Nina Bennett. Wanda Fienning, Marjory McCoy, Ginny Wood. Sharline Moore. Fifth Row: Louise Schildknecht, BilHanne Brooks. Bette Spinelli, Shirley Keesling, Nancy Buchholtz, Midge Davenport. Joy Belles First Row: Carolyn Cordes, Marilyn Cordes, Greta Jo Bowen, Mickey Penland, Patty Howell, Sallie Starr, Rosemary Dolehanty, Leah Pollock. Norma Jackson. Second Row: Joan Colbeck, Carol Belcher, Shirley Wol- fard. Margaret Wolfard. Coralyn Bullen, Joyce Runyon, Eloine Patton, Mary Phenis. Joyce Rodal. Maxine Sarrett. Third Row: Janet Vess. Sara Chase, Norma Veach. Mar- jorie Morgan, Ruth Johnson. Ann Schelke, Patty Lovin, Phyllis Cooper, Agnes Bertsch. Fourth Roti Marilou Pike. Phyllis Masters. Betty Sharp, Doris Dillman, Drama Damsels First Row: Barbara Asbury. Minerva McCoy, Ellen Ball, Ruth Ellen Fleming, Betty Ryan, Mary Kilgus, Pat Deissler, Annabelle Mullen. Second Row: Janice Fowl. Leeanna Ward. Betty Hack- man. Carla Lohman, Jacqueline Runnels, Lois Baumer, Ruth Ann Henniger, Patty Ellis. Third Row: Nellie Bass, Patty McMath, Digna Scudder, Joan Youst, Shirley Ballard, Shirley Williams. Fourth Row: Miss Emily Murphy, Pat Chasteen. Carol McConkey. Lucille Tiemeyer, Jacqueline Litten, Berneita Miller, Roma Ballenger. Carol Gragg. Joan Beeson. Helen Whittymore. Mary Jo Walters. Val ' n teens First Row : Bea Houseman. Pat Estes, Emma German, Miss Merchant. Valerie Miller, Joy Benjamin. Second Row : Norma Rogers, Bernice Hickman, Chris Schoemaker, Jackalene Reed, Wanalee Gordon, Sue Hase- coster, Dorothy Hetisimer. Patsy Golden, Jane Gardner. Third Row: Charolette Fields, Rosemary Deitemeyer, Judy Williams, Betty Foote, Patty Sowers, Marjorie Hudson, Norma Petty, Joan Caskey, Barbara Sudhoff. Fourth Row : Anita Brown, Verneice Hopkins, Vera Bennett, Betty Pegg, Barbara Keck, Mary Ellen Atkinson, Lena Potter, Betty Jett. Fifth Row : Naomi Wilson, Arlayne Blomeyer, Joanne Hauschild. Evelyn Maier, Shirley Privett. Page 69 Georgia ' s Jewels First Row: Thespena Dallas. Dorothy McCurdy, Barbara Herbert, Marilyn Cox, Elizabeth Crye, Georgia Katros, Mary Garrett, Emma Burton, Marilyn Baldwin. Second Raw: Lois Welbaum, Barbara Koehring, Barbara Trueblood, Maxine Narotski, Andrea Spalding, Carolyn Hol- lingsworth, Pat Weisbrod, Patty Maurer, Lee Anderson. Third Rotv : Mary Lou Byrum, Rita Pfeiffer, Maryanne Krone, Gloria Schepman, Janet Schneider, Barbara Crossley. Fourth Raw : Barbara Vossler, Georgia Adams, Shirley Focht, Norma Calkins, Rose Krupa, Betty Dickey. Virginia Hieger, Gene Krone, Rosemary Becker. Fifth Row : Virginia Mills, Joyce Hartman, Barbara Kehlenbrink, Miss Crabb, Barbara Ayers, Ruth Holly, Vera Shaffer, Jacqueline Weddle. Whiz Kids First Row: Helen Alcorn, Verna Ramsey. Joyce Fry. Jane Drudy, Carolyn East, Donna Thistlethwaite, Barbara Whitesell, Roberta Clark. Joy Werking. Second Row: Sarah Barnes, Jeanine Holthouse, Romaine Leurman, Miriam Bullen, Joan Tillson, Marilyn Pardieck, Mary Townsend, Joyce Rexrode, Barbara McLaughlin. Third Roic: Nancy Doty, Marilyn Killen, Nonalee Harris, Reva Gibbs, Marjory King, Beverly Teegarden, Joyce Minor, Janice Hartman. Fourth Rmv : Mrs. Pike, Janet Smith. Evelyn McClain, Jacqueline Hopkins, Madonna Elleman. Dorothy Martin. Jacqueline Miessler. Duzzers First Roiv : Barbara Hartman, Barbara Pardieck, Imelda Barth, Phyllis Lacey. Lucille Sperling, Barbara Peters, Itfary Alice Hardwick, Pat Denley, Suzanna Davis. Second Rote: Alberta Campbell, Barbara Bane. Donna Gifford, Alice Stikeleather, Roberta Corman. Marilyn Bell, Carolyn Bell, Alice Nicholson, Janice Williamson, Lois Moore. Third Roiv : Barbara Green, Helen Morris, Mary Ellen Wampler, Patricia Miller. Ernestdean Floyd, Twila Jeffers, Joyce Rhul, Janice Hayes, Gloria Castelluccio, Delores Hen- derson. Fourth Row: Maxine Shears. Marlene Williams. Josephine Mitrione, Martha Luerman. Ruth Switzer, Miss Clark, Do- rothy Michaels, Marthann Wright. Marilyn Byrum, Barbara Wise. Barbara Gibson. Journalet-fes First Row: Georgann Berg. Katherine Biddle, Joyce Peck, Fanny Marinakes, Betty Mae Webb, Anna Jeffers, Olive Ingle, Shirl ey Hawley, Beverly Cox. Second Row: Marilyn Frisch, Judy Craig, Janet Hart. Norma Nusbaum. Patty Cutter, Shirley Horn. Martha Juer- ling. Zona Roberts, Colleen Blickwedal, Claudine Kelsey, Barbara Knarzer. Doris Wagner. Ruth Thorn burg, Clara Miller, Marie Clements, Marilyn Wright, Dorothy Young. Third Row : Joyce Edwards, Miss Fossenkemper, Betty DeLay, Gloria Sparks, Margaret Williams, Patty Humphrey. Ruby Starr, Doris Burdette, Barbara Hileman, Janet Scheafer, Pat Thomas, Patricia Hartman, Joan Westendorf, Phyllis Gordon. Page 70 June Bugs First Row: Sally Hera. Rae- nelle Smith, June Wright. Jo- sephine Moore, Opal Rust. Second Row: Addie Philhower, Marilyn Weiss, Fay Hard wick. Joan Huckery. Barbara Schafer. Third Row : Carolyn Miller, Evelyn Saurs, Amelia Paradiso, Patsy Roots. Pat Chris. Nancy Mahan. Fourth Row : Norma Minor. Carol Neff. Pat Hayley. Dolly Favre, Joan Guerin, Pat Thor- man, Shurla Shank, Joan Tin- cher. Fifth Roiv : Joan Franklin, Norma Finley. Pat DeCamp. Jacky Ayers. Patty Bittner. Margaret Ellis. Pat Essmaker. Betty Dooley, Janet Austerman. Mary Louise Conyers. Classy Lassies Group parties and over-nights at the Y.W.C.A.. the stable, and Camp Clements highlighted the Y-Teen group activities. Shown diagonally, left to right, are a group over-night at Camp Cle- ments, and two scenes at the Y-Teen big and little sister Hal- lowe ' en party. By the way. in the center is Jacie Brown, the apple of our eye (with an apple in her mouth.) Mellow Fellows The candidates at the Hi-Y Candidates Capers entertained the Hi-Y members and their dates with novelty acts. Jim Crum has the center of the stage in the picture at the top right. And. incidentally, speaking of tops — that ' s Bud Juerling stand- ing on his top in the lower left hand corner. Among the other social affairs sponsored by the Hi-Y were the ' Kokomoko Klop, the sectional dance, the Queen of Hearts Ball, and last but not least — the Commencement Dance. Page 71 French Club First Row: Janet Williams, Virginia Crabtree. Second Row: Ellen Ball, Jo Ann Ihlstrom. Third Rotv : Carolyn East, Anne Steadman, Esther White, Mary Kilgus, Jean Miles. Fourth Rotv : Louise Schildknecht, Katherine Biddle. Judy Craig, Sue Sharp, Mrs. Lynch, Carol Belcher, Bu- ford Jones, Richard Seick. Richard Spaulding. Fifth Row : Cynthia Olsen, Bill Romey, Betty Proctor, Louise Reinecke, Stella Benge, David Saffer, Justin Cummins, James Snyder. Spanish Club First Row: James Brinley, Paul Con- nerton, Digna Scudder, Pat Sowers, Joan Youst, Emma German. Second Row: Kenneth Dorsey. Tom Brehm, Joyce Edwards, Pat Milton, Doris Doty, Mary Ellison, Janet Weiss, Carole McConkey. Third Roic: Joan Ross, Verneice Hopkins, Miss Clark, Ma rtha Reed, Evelyn Perkins, Betty Hackman, Roland Branson. HERE . OUI SI THE FRENCH CLUB carried on a series of varied pro- grams to acquaint the members with the customs and en- tertainments of France. Truth and Consequences was given a continental twist, and French crossword puzzles presented such toughies as la matiere dont les toits sont composes. The club, sponsored by Mrs. Lynch, In room 318, elected officers who were: Buford Jones, president, and Esther White, secretary. THE SPANISH CLUB, led by president Digna Scudder, vice-president Potty Sowers, and program chairman Paul Connerton, met in room 316. Under the direction of Miss Clark, the members enjoyed programs which were both entertaining and informative. Of their outside speakers one was o native Chilian. A former R.H.S. student gave a lecture on her recent trip to Mexico, showing pictures as she talked. ANGELS OF MERCY THE RED CROSS CLUB was the largest organization at R.H.S. They put forth plenty of vim, vigor and vitality toward helping those in need of help — excluding any R.H.S. seniors, unfortunately. This group really went oil out on their projects for the veterans. They made nut cups, hats, joke books, and many other serviceable articles. The club also recruited other Richmond Senior High School organizations to help on these projects. In ' 48, the club sponsored an all-school skate, which was a great success. Fun was had by all. The Red Cross Club was good at thinking up ideas to raise money for relief funds. In case this gives any seniors ideas, just forget about them, they won ' t work. Page 72 Biology Club Left to right: Charles Lewis, Jeanine Holthouse, Marjorie King. Beverly Tee- garden. Ronny Sudhoff, Phil Stafford. Alan Lahman, Claude King, Miss Coulter, Home Economics Club First Row: Sue Hasecoster. Pres. ; Fannie Marinakes, Secy-Treas. ; Thespena Dal- las, Vice-Pres. ; Delores Doty, Joan Ross. Second Roiv : Wanalee Gordon, Dorothy Hetisemier. Patricia Goldin. Anita Brown, Martha Moore, Phyl- lis Shy. Program Chairman, Rosemary Dolehanty. Third Row : Reba Price. Betty Benton. Doris Burdette. Margaret Wolford. Ruby Starr, Ann Lee Wisenhunt. Virginia De Vaugh. Cath- erine Taylor, Janet Durham. Fourth Row : Alice Wil- liams. Joyce Runyon, Jane Gordon, Lillian Perkins, Joyce Ruhl, Rosemary Dole- hanty. Fifth Row: Catherine Hopkins, Mrs. Parker, Betty Hackman, Carolyn Hollings- worth, Clara Hufford. Mar- tha Pence, Betty Bickel, Nona Lee Harris. Red Cross First Row : Mrs. Strahan, Barbara Kelley. Ruth Whal- en, Anne Steadman, Norma Nusbaum, June Wright. Norma Bailey, Billianne Brooks. Second Row : Colleen Pegg, Shirley Court, Pat Milton, Dorothy Young, Marilyn Wright. Maxine Shears, PhyUis Gordon, Marilyn Meier. Third Row: Louise Erbse, Charlene Squires, Phyllis Cooper, Doris Morgan, Louise Pilgrim, Pat Hart- man, Lois Welbaum, Bar- bara Koehring. Fourth Roil ' : Marjorie Hudson, Naomi Wilson, Jo Ann Ihlstrom, Virginia Crabtree, Jessie Mendenhall, Janet Roach. Fifth Row: Martha Moore, Vera Bennett. Verneice Hop- kins, Evelyn Perkins, Bar- bara Pardieck, Nancy Lewis, Ruth Lawrence. See Page 119 Page 73 Aviation Club First Ron ' : Ronnie Rogers, Bob Ma- ley, Charles Rodefeld, James Chamber- lain, Robert Gillion, Alva Richardson. Second Row: James McCullum, David Sherick, Frank J. Martin, Dick Brehm, Alvinia Hibbard, Barbara Rose, Pauline Hartley. Third Ron-: Wilbur Thompson. Wil- liam Thorpe, Walter Moegerle. Mr. Rivir. Bill Hunt, Betty Bickel, Gladys Wysong. Fourth Row: James Sipe, Bob Wic- kett, Richard Myers, Lewis Reed, Tom Morgan. Gerald Ford, James Lees. Model Airplane Club First Row: David Patti, Kenneth Marker, Bobby Feeler. Second Row: Guess who. Dick Ryan, Earl Thomas, Bob Wickett, John Canan. Third row: Bill Jennings, Bob Gillion, James Sabe, Carl Melle. Kenneth Dorsey. Fourth Row: Pat Carroll, Jack Long, George Birch, Bob Coulter, Lewis Reed, Mr. Rivir, UP IN THE AIR Unfortunately, R.H.S. hasn ' t, as yet, been able to furnish for those interested in aviation a plane of their own to work with. But those who had the sky bite didn ' t let any such inconvenience hinder them. The members of this club studied navigation, listened to speakers interested in aviation, discussed the new developments, and saw films. Led by its officers, Dick Meyers, Lewis Reed, Betty Bickel, and its sponsor, Mr. Rivir, this club furnished many interesting facts about the Air Age of 1948. THE PROP NUTS Zoom — The Prop Nuts were the source of the strange buzzes and whines that we heard coming from Civic Hall or the football field when the aviation club went into action. Films on aerodynamics, discussions on the latest things in model planes, and constructing their own models were just some of the less significant things the members did. The all- important action of the club was to make models fly. Among those who succeeded in both constructing and flying models of their own were David Patti, Jean Perrine, Bob Feller, John Canon, and George Burch. Maybe by the time some of these fellows have graduated from R.H.S. they will also have graduated from models to real planes. Page 74 SHUTTER-BUGS TERMITES Different from most of the other clubs in the school extra-curricular program, the photo club was really an extra-curricular class. At their meetings in room 118, they learned the rudi- ments of photography from Ansco to Hypo. The purpose of the club (class, that is) was to ac- commodate those pupils who had been given cameras for Christmas by fond uncles and didn ' t know the lens from the film. Several mem- bers were busy students who hadn ' t been able to arrange on their schedules to take the course in photography. Mr. Miller, photography and chemistry teacher, was the sponsor and instruc- tor. The President of the 1948 Termites was John Canon. The membership of the club was mode up of termites who were interested in satis- fying their appetites for good wood. Possibly the only way in which the Termites did not live up to their name was that their work was not destructive (?). The work which these boys turned out was not only constructive but was also a good example of the heights to which art at R.H.S. had attained. Under the supervision of Mr. Roy Treasure, woodworking teacher, the woodworking club had as its purpose that each boy might work intelligently under skilled super- vision. Tables, wall shelves, book ends, chests, and even sawdust were turned out by the able hands of the woodworking club. May the Ter- mites long continue to chew their merry way! Photography Club Kneeling : Barbara Asbury. Keith Mopps, David Sherrick, Jack Goode. Seated: Robert Maley, George Wessel, Bernita Miller. John Galvin, Lee An- derson, Ronald Rogers, Ruby Starr. Catherine Williams, Howard Rice, Ro- land Starr. Standing : Bob Werner, Mr. Miller. Woodworking Club First Roiv : Kenneth Brumley, Ovid Brown, Richard Ryan, David Patti, John Canan, Mr. Treasure. Second Row: George Birch, Lewis Reed, Carl Thomas. Page 75 Find Yourself Albin, Allen, Asbury, Alkire, Ball, Beasley, Beeson, Blickwedal, Bostick, Buchholtz, Byrket. Bowmer, Cox, Crossley, Crye, Darland. Defibaugh, Dolan, Ewing, B. Feinning, W. Feinning, Foote, Fulton, Finley, Goode, Hale, Hargett, Harrington, Harris, Hartman, Hauschild, Hawley, Hensley, B. Herbert, Hobbs, Horn, Horner, Howell, Huckery, Haus, Huntsman, Ingle, J. Herbert, Jeffers. Jenkins, Johns, Johnson, Jones, Juerling, Keck, Krone, Lanier, Lephart, McPherson. Mathews, McCurdy. McMath, McNew, Maurer, Morgan, Dud. Moore, Doris. Moore, Marley, Mitchell, Milles. Phillips, Pfaff, Roach, Roberts, Rothert, Schelke. Schildknecht. Sharp, Sherick, G. Skinner, Stevens, Study, Sullivan, Spalding, Sauer, Sawyer, Thomas, Veach, Wagner, Webb, Weisbrod, Wis- sler, Woodcox, Zartman. ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR THE WORLD An all inclusive name for an all inclusive club. Spon- sored by Miss Sutton and led by Vernon Scotten, this group listened to speakers who spoke about many different coun- tries. They heard natives of such ploces as France, England, and Australia, and they also heard ex-G.I. ' s talk on China and Japan. By learning through listening these club mem- bers gained a better understanding of world affairs — some- thing which we all need. THE GUYS IN RED Lettermen ' s Club was the only club exclusive to letter award winners. The object of the club was to give its opinions, and influence the method of giving letters or any other regulations pertaining to letters. The club was under the leadership of Palmer Corly Sponsler and lots of fun was enjoyed by all. When you saw a girl In the hall, proudly wearing a letter sweater, you could assume that her guy was a member of the Lettermen ' s Club. Lettermen ' s Club First Row: Jack Beyer, Stanley Hunts- man, Dick Justice, Dave Stevenson, Bob Schneider, Kenny Beasley, Dick Denny, Larry Fansher, George Svarzkopf, Ralph Slick. Second Row: John Fox, Myron Kleman, Jim Bruck, Jack Kable, Dudley Moore, Tom Mitchell, Bill Disbro, Fred Schlotterbeck, Bob Hawkins, Jim Hale. Third Row: Bob Campbell, Bob Marley, Stanley Klute, Bob Ewing, Jerry Hunts- man. Jim Hardman, Max Scudder, Minter Huckery, Roland Starr. Page 76 SMART START FOR ART Students rushed about the building to and from classes, always in a hurry. Upon entering McGuire Hall one found that the rush had stopped. It mode people stop to appreciate true art and beauty. Under the di- rection of Mrs. Johnston, the large and spacious Art galleries displayed the work of fine artists. Here, too, the school and civic orchestra pro- grams took place, along with school dramatics and Civic Theater, to present fine entertainment for the school and town. Classes of Art and music were taught, and the R.H.S. band and orchestra practiced there. The world is full of people who are always in a hurry. They rush through life forgetting the quiet peaceful feeling that the fine Arts can give them. Richmond High School was indeed fortunate to have such a beautiful building as McGuire Memorial Hall in which they could tem- porarily find refuge from the hustle-bustle of everyday life. 1 iP(3J Page 77 Drama OUCH! A scene from Bessie, the Bandit ' s Beautiful Baby, a one-act play given by the Junior Actor ' s Guild, sponsored by Miss Grothaus. A Junior Club, they also produced Grapes For Dinner, and Kill the Old Rooster, both one-act plays. UP AND AWAY Scene taken from Love Hits Wilbur given by Belle Masque. Belle Masque was formed this year for freshmen under the sponsorship of Miss Meacham. They also produced The Ghost of a Show. Both of these productions were one-act comedies. WHY THE CHIMES RANG This scene was taken from Why The Chimes Rang, a one-act play given by the Thespians sponsored by Miss Shallenburg. Thespians also produced We Shook The Family Tree, January Thaw, and The Princess and the Swineherd, all three-act productions. Page 78 Belle Masque First Row: Hazel Dunn, Jackie Brown, Georgia Adams, Evelyn Maier. Janice Fowl. Thespena Dallas. Maxine Narotski, Barbara Trueblood. Leah Pollock. Second Row: Reva Gibbs, Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Alice Van Ausdal, Carol Bel- cher, Maxine Shears, Suzanne Davis, Nellie Bass, Jana Emslie, Jackie Cooper. Third Row: Helen Whittymore, Leanna Ward. Ronnie Sudhoff, James Scherer, Shirley Study, Sue Romey, Jane Ann Sisk, Alma Riley. Marie Smith. Fourth Row : Norman Schwemberger, Dick Stadleman, Earl Hartzell. Junior Actor ' s Guild First Row : Barbara Keck, Bill Ger- vasio, Annabelle Mullen. Second Row : Eileen Long, Norma McConkey, Caria Lehman, Cynthia Olsen, Dorothy McCurdy, Gene Krone, Coleen Blickwedal. Third Row : Digna Scudder, Jacque- line Litton. Barbara Shiplett. Betty Lou Hackman, Joan Schroeder, Joyce Albin. Fourth Row: Bruce Ronald, Bill John- son, Dale Weiss, Jack Maule, Don Ross, Bill Hoover. Thespians First Row : Max Scudder, Jenny Sue Parrish, Bob Maley, Jim Hardman, Roland Branson. Second Row : Bill Romey, Kenny Beasley, Ruth Ellen Fleming, Dick Pfaff, Dick Wissler, Dick Zimmerman. Jim Cornett, Bill Hemmer, Ruthie Law- rence. Third Row : Caroline East, Barbara Kelley, Midge Davenport. Louise Rei- necke. JoAnn Ihlstrom. Carole Mc- Conkey, Bernita Miller, Valerie Miller, Jean Prosser, Wilma Fry. Fourth Row : Mrs. Shallenburg, Eleanor Parker. Buff Biddle, Virginia Crabtree, Barbara Asbury, Lucille Tie- meyer. Page 79 Parties, hayrides, chalk dust, and speakers! Like the good cook who takes a pinch of this and a pinch of that, the Art Clubs of Rich- mond Senior High School used a successful recipe this year — one for success! The Art Club, sponsored by Mr. Campbell, found itself with twenty-five members this year. Se- lecting Janet Hart as president, Claudine Kelsey as vice-president, and Doris Alexander as secretary- treasurer, this club plunged into its season with a gala hayride. In short order, Raymond Jenkins, Jr., with his ready wit and wicked water color brush, Esther Nusbaum and her blue hat, Lawrence Mc- Conaha, tall Bill Stratton, gay, intense Hirshburg had appeared in the procession of Richmond ' s most interesting speakers. Plans and ideas, suggestions and arguments! How ' bout a Christmas party? What about a sports hop? Let ' s have a contest! Last but not least was the Art-in-Many-Countries Club, sponsored by Mrs. M. F. Johnston, with its imaginary travels via lantern and screen to Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Now, where but in R.H.S. ' s Art Clubs could you find such a combination of good fun, interest- ing speakers, a time for sketching, and a time for seeing? Art Club First Row : Janet Hart, Jacqueline Meisler, Maryanne Krone, Clara Poneray, Clau- dine Kelsey, Barbara Shiplett. Second Row : Dolores Moore, Peggy McClure, Irene Moore, Paul McDaniels, Eloine Pat- ton, Lois Wellbaum, Marilyn By rum, Joan Robinson, Doris Alexander. Third Row : Julia Howard, Doris Huntington, Alice Ingle, Ruth Ann Henninger, Keith Carty, Don Allen, Claude King, Guy Goens. Art In Many Countries Club First Row: Roland Branson, Kenny Dotson, Jim Cornett, Herbert Foxworthy. Second Row : Barbara Ship- lett, Sue Shutes, Joan Schroe- der, Janet Hart, Janet Wood. Third Row: Joan Robinson, Marilyn Edwards, Claudine Kelsey, Dick Mitchell, John Herbert. Page 80 R. H. S. ' ad a big ' art (Dept., f-hat is) Mr. Campbell, art instructor often had the task of explaining the art exhibits to curious students. Art Remember the Richmond Artists ' Show, the Photography Exhibit, the Ronoult Collection, the Cocoran Exhibition? An essential part of R.H.S. is its art department, one of the finest in the country, unique in its art galleries, collections of inimitable paintings, medals and art objects, and its beauty. Mrs. M. F. Johnston, pioneer director of the galleries, has done much to contribute the stimu- lating effect of the galleries. Her eager willingness to share her store of information, her sub- tle good humor, and taste make Mrs. Johnston especially ours. The art department has made an outstanding record for itself in that over 150 graduates have made their vocations art. A memorable composite — cool, north light; smoothest work tables; bright posters waiting for the next dance — is the art room. There ' s Mr. Campbell over there! Although new to R.H.S., Mr. Campbell has already mode many friends. Both students and faculty admire his honest judgement and his sense of values. A good guy, a better friend, and the best of teachers! To those of us who will leave the halls of R.H.S. this year, the art department will remain among our fondest memories; to those who return, it holds the best of ambitions, and dreams. Page 81 Music A typical scene in the band section before a basketball game is shown below. Notice the visible section of the new bleachers. The Devil turned out to be a Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast, so said James Bramston many years ago. Whether or not he was thinking of our own R.H.S. Devil is doubtful, but the fact was that the music coming from the portals of Mc- Guire Hall could and did agree with many. One could easily tell from listening a few moments to any one of the sections of our music department, that they were under excellent leadership. This conclusion would be a very correct one, considering the fact that our music was under the leadership of two very outstanding men in the music world. Leading the R.H.S. band was Ben G. Graham. This job was not any easy one when one considered the fact that music for all types of occasions had to be chosen and people of many likes and dislikes had to be pleased. Mr. Graham was also at the head of all the music departments in the school city of Richmond. Wielding the baton for the vocal section of the de- partment, was Ronald E. Melton. Mr. Melton came to R.H.S. in 1945 and did an excellent job with the Choir. His job also included leading the orchestra and teaching music appreciation and theory of music. Together these two men worked to please the public with their music. The students who make up the band, choir, and orches- tra also deserved credit, for without their cooperation the directors could do little. Richmond High School could well be proud of its music because music hath charms and we had plenty of it. (Music, that is.) Page 82 Musical Angel (pardon the expression). HOOSIER HIGH HOTSHOTS Real cats . . . Hep . . . Swingy ... In the groove . . . These boys really know their stuff with songs ranging from that of the ever popular Stardust to modern jazz such as Artistry Jumps. ' • ' Mr. Melton is the sponsor of this club. HOOSIER HIGH (STEPPERS) These three girls and the two fellows have put on some fine performances with the band. They can really strut their stuff when they get on the football field during the halves of the gomes. The two majors have split the honors in leading the bond. Pep Band First Row: Georgann Berg. John Wharton. Charles Atkins. Kenneth Marker. Gordon Samuels, Bill HoUings- worth, Katherine Biddle. Second Row: Robert Carver. Law- rence Hancock, Bob Howes, Dick Denny. Paul Elliott. Jim Gehr, Jean Perrine. Third Row: Ralph Hankowsky. Majors-Mojoreff-es Kneeling : Annabelle Mullen, June Wright. Wanda Batt. Standing : Don Nelson, Charlie At- kins. Page 83 Graham Crackers Band Under the magic baton of Mr. Ben Graham o group of some sixty students were molded int o an artistic whole. This was the band of R.H.S. Combining both music and marching, the band performed at football and basketball games, adding to the zest and anxiety of the oc- casions with its rousing marches. Being undoubtedly one of the most colorful organizations of the community, the R.H.S. bond did not confine its activities to the school alone. It made num- erous appearances in parades such as the one sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association and the annual Christmas Parade. In the fall and the spring, the bond gave its annual concerts, playing both classical and popular selections. Along the chain of achievements of the band we find links forged from radio broadcasts, assembly performances, contests with other bonds, and out-of-town trips. This roster of varied experiences plus the keen, resourceful guidance of Mr. Graham and long hours of practice and drilling, all went into making the R.H.S. bond one of the best in the state. Also working very hard to add to the polished finish of the band were the drum majors and majorettes. They not only had to learn the music but they also had to lead the whole bond in marching. Their high stepping and the contrast of their red and white uniforms against the block and red of the bond put the completing touch of color in the band of ' 48. Radiating from the center, left to right: First Row — Rozan Baldwin, Don Nelson, Arlayne Blomeyer, John Martin, Ellen Ball. Second Row George Marinakes, Charles Atkins, Berdena Weidmon, Charles Coffman, Phil Stafford, Wanda Batt. Third Row — Anne Steadman, Gen Taube, Janet Wood, Mary Lou Pike, Dick Stadleman, Dole Knarzer, Kenny Dotson, Fourth Row — Kenny Marker, June Wright, Joan Isley, Pat Miller, Jack Goode, Johnny Wharton, Bob Howse, Mr. Graham, Charlie Hensley, Janice Ozbun, Gayle Ruhl, Gerald Ford, Kenny Dorsey. Page 84 Radiating from the center, left to right: First Row — Janet Roach, Janet Hart, Jacqueline Brown, Norman Schwemberger. Second Row— Annabelle Mullen, Lawrence Updegraff, Marilyn Byrum, Bob DeLauter, Lois Wellbaum. Third Row — Eloise Baldwin, Paul Elliott, Jim Gehr, Dick Denny, Lois McPherson, Jean Perrine. Fourth Row— Jim Crum, Bob Cutter, Ralph Hankowsky, Bob Goodwin, Lee Anderson, Bob Rodenberg, Jim Hale, Jim Bullerdick, Betty Jett, Bill Kehlenbrink, Eddie Saxton, Jim McCullum, John Sauffer, Ned Freeman. Page 85 Who (stole my ' art away?) Choir Orchestra The choir ... a magnificent and spirit building body of youthful singers . . . outstanding qualities of leadership shown by Mr. Melton . . . melodious strains which echoed to the roof of R.H.S. . . . Christmas caroling through the halls of Richmond High . . . Spring and Winter concerts . . . songs ranging from Alec Templeton ' s Humming Blues to Handel ' s Where ' er You Walk. . . . broadcasts over the Mutual network station WKBV . . . assemblies . . . performances on out-of-town trips and appearances before various community social clubs. The choir was a source of very enjoyable entertainment throughout the year, and was well accepted and appre- ciated by the students of Richmond High and by all others fortunate enough to hear them. The members of the choir strive hard to accomplish their outstanding achievements. The beautiful and artistic work of the group was a valuable contribution to the music department of the school. Mem- bership totaled around eighty vocalists. Much credit goes to Lucille Tiemeyer for her excellent piano and organ ac- companiment. Much credit is due this group of instrumentalists who, in spite of their small enrollment, managed to create some very fine interpretations. Embracing a membership of only about twenty-four regular artists, the orchestra had to be supplemented at concert time with a few previous semester members. Gaining full academic credit for their labors, every day during second hour, the orchestra members worked hard to moke their annual concerts and radio programs successful. As a fitting climax to their work, they played the proces- sional and recessional marches at the commencement ex- ercises. In an effort to increase the power of the orchestra, Mr. Ronald E. Melton, director, innovated the use of the Ham- mond organ with the other instruments. The experiment worked and the harmonic balance of the undersize group was greatly improved. It should be mentioned that at the spring concert Mr. Melton had Bob Horn (of the French Horns) and Rozan Baldwin (flutist) as soloists. These two climaxed their senior years by exhibiting confidence and mastery of their instruments. First Row : Norma Brown, Delores Henderson, Alice Van Ausdal, Sue Shutz, Jane Gardner, Jeanine Holthouse, Mar- jorie Hercules, Elizabeth Phelps, Twila Jeffers, Joan Pugh, Mama Ashman. Barbara Morris, Marna Study, Joyce Ruhl, Ruth Harter, Janet Williams, Marilyn Frisch, Hazel Dunn, Rosetta Harris, Audrey Jelly, Lucille Tiemeyer, Jean Ann Crum. Second Row: Joan Ramey, Sue Romey, Shirley Study, Mary Jo Walters, Virginia Hieger, Jane Teeters, Fannie Marin- akes, Betty Webb, Carolyn Cordes, Jacie Brown, Patsy Collins, Leah Pollock, Zona Roberts, Katherine Biddle, Bette Spin- elli, Ann Whisenhunt. Pat Stegall, Barbara Pardieck, Marilyn Meier, Betty Fienning. Page 86 On Fiddling a round First Row : David Hiatt, Marcella Goble. Caro- lyn Hyne. Phyllis Mas- ters, Evelyn Maier, Emma German. Second Row : Natalie Car- ter, John Martin, Roz- ann Baldwin, Ellen Ball, Pat Blossom, Kenny Foulke. Lucille Sperling. Robert Horn, Jack Jones. Third Row: Kenneth Yea- ger, Gus Pappas. Jean Perrine, Paul Elliot, Robert Howes, J im Bullerdick. Fourth Row : Eugene Brand, Margaret Pen- land, Agnes Carter, Carla Lohman. Marilyn Cordes, Mr. Melton. Third Row: Maryanne Krone, Bettianne Proctor, Sara Chase, Kenny Dotson, Lloyd Clinkenbeard, Justin Cummins, Sam Rich, Roland Branson, Earl Hartzell, James Crum, Monte Dixon, Bert Brown. Bob Meyers, Claire Berry, Jim Cornett. Bill Hayley, Janice Fowl, Carole McConkey. Fourth Row: Dick Zimmerman, Paul Milleson, Wilbur Brannon, Bill Nichols. Jim Batchelor, Arthur Whittaker, Jim Hobbs, Gene Zobel, Jim Markley, Bob Horn. John Martin, Bill Okuley. Orviile Jett, Marion Williams. Jim Bruck. John Mosgrove. Bill Hemmer. Page 87 B. C. D.= ' There is a well known saying that practice makes perfect. The Citizenship Day faculty certainly got plenty of practice in the teaching profession. Although they were not perfect, our student teachers experienced a good time and kept the school under good control. Most of the student faculty, doubtless, respected the teaching profession more than B.C.D., after their experience. The three top school positions, occupied by Kenny Beasley (Principal), Dick Bietry (Dean of Boys), and Sue Sharp (Dean of (Birls), presented all the problems of a western movie. The action included fainting girls, misplaced persons, running up and down the halls, C excuse victims, and firecrackers in the cafeteria. These were a few of the pitfalls of being a B.T.O. in Richmond High School. Now and then a faint explosion could be heard from the direction of the chemistry lab. If you inquired about the source of the disturbance, you were enveloped in a foul smelling cloud of rotten egg gas. In Missouri they say that you ' ve gotta show me. Citizenship Day was the visible proof to the teachers, guests, and students that the students could run the school for a day and ac- complish something. All got a good dose of their own administration and discipline, and learned that it ' s really a rough job to teach. A few misdemeanors were encountered, but, on the whole, the school was run very efficiently on Citizenship Day — 1947. Better Call a Doctor Better Coll a Doctor or Before Citizenship Day Big Time Operator or Better Try Over Page 88 Top to Bottom Left to Right: Richmond has the finest buildings in the state, the most lovely campus, and the smart- est-looking gutter this side of the Mississippi. Ernie Olsen after his first kiss. Oh! what I said! J. Carlton Farmer, eminent author, has just finished his latest book, Inside Ernie Olsen. Some people soy Dale is Dense but we can see right through him. A new twist on the corona- tion idea. Ah! that Jeanie, I get a kick out of her. Woman of distinction — Leonard, the electrical wiz- ard. (Your hair would stand on end too. Look at that picture of B. K.) Outside the loop Shy, demure Ruth Ellen Flem- ing, who now con swear in French, upon being told not to suck her thumb — Nothing backward about our boy Alva (see page 74). Have you anything to soy. Miss Kelley? Duh. Thank you, Bobs. Page 89 Yell like fhe Devil! four bouncing beauties have represented R.H.S. all year at every game. They inspired our Cheers and calmed our fears and gave hope to our team when it needed it most. These kids worked just about as hard as the teams, too. Many thought it was all just fun forWhem, but there were hours of practice before every game. We ' ll all agree that they added tIjqtView sparkle to cheerleading. A F member the pep assembly when Louanna wowed us all with her new scoot-scoot . . . oKkthe hairpins Bobby wore to keep his long locks out of his face and ours . . . the shocked connment from a rather elderly spectator about Mary Ellen ' s back hand-springs . . . the time Jirjnmy got all fouled up because he was winking at someone in Block. I None of us will ever forget the suspense we were all in at the beginning of the games as th© fellows turned the slow kips daring Go get ' em, and the high-back-flips used with Hit high. How about ' a coke? i Are t.ne hotdogs hot? Guess I ' ll have a bag of peanuts. All these were familiar phrases vShich eedfi concession member heard hundreds of times a year. Their job was not an easy one. They missed most of the games, and few people realized at they actually die Just don ' t fprgifet thdt itl ' Veally took a lot of work, for some people, to get that coke at the me, and these ,Kids did«He work. ell Leaders eft to right — Jimmy Bowtie rdman, Louanna Scoot Reeg, bby Hairpin Meyers, and Mary itbn Acrobat Atkinson. Concession Workers First Row — Mr. Robertson, Juo- nito Anthony, Kathleen Lechlider, Donna Deoring. Second Row — Georgia Duffin, Gerald Ford, Tommy Morgan, Cor- oline Shuminoff. Page 90 Top Left and Center — members of the Dancing and Riding clubs at their respective meetings; Top Right — Bobby Mary Ellen, and the victory bell; Lower Left — Birthday parties were common in the cafeteria; Center Left — rogues gallery!; Lower Right — Jenny Sue and Dudley; Center — an unidentified representative of the lettermen ' s club; The Devil with hatchets, those prongs look pretty sharp. Under It All The Richmond High School philosophy concerning the innportance of an extensive extra- curricular program was heartily approved by the student body. Even though the program seemed to be just a lot of fun — period — it had an underlying motive: that of teaching the students the importance of learning how to rub elbows with each other. Nearly 75 per cent of the girls belonged to various organizations. The boys were nearly all engaged in some activity, many in athletics, many in clubs, etc. Unrecognized by most stu- dents, the faculty members also spent many hours each week in cooperating with and directing club activities. Another motive for such large scale activity was to moke school a more pleasant place to attend. Books, books, books could easily drive a student to quitting school, but it can be safely ventured that very few students who were engaged in extra-curricular activities wanted to leave. Page 91 First Row: Ruhl, Beeson, Cordes, Cordes, Clingenpeel, Dolan, Focht, Fienning, Delay, Dickey, Garrett, Golden, Gardner, Gordon, Weiss, Miller, Clark, Wright. Second Ro ic : Allen, Hetisimer, Hasecoster, Emslie, Calkins, Hileman, Humphrey. Houseman, Hoi lings worth, Isley, Jelly, Krupa, McFee, Phenis, Polak, Bane, Curts. Third Row : Gragg, Paust, Chase, Skinner, Sparks, Beeson, Westendorf, Williams. Williams, Adams, Bailey, Sherry, Camp- bell, Hills, Lybarger. Ryan. Youst. Fourth Row: Jackson, Schepman, Bass, De Vaugn, Maurer, Schneider, Gilmore, Benjamin, Dallas, Fowl, German, Hardwick, Hastings, Housechild, Alvery. Leurman, Harris. Fifth Row: Crum, McNew, Morrison, Maier, Narotski, Law- rence, Jackson, Castelluccio. Hartman, Shears. Starr, Trueblood, Van Voorhis. Wilson, Riley, Yost. Bell. Sixth Row: Cooper, McNew, Becker, Baumer. Dav is, Mauer, Mitrione, Meredith, Moore, Pardieck, Pfeiffer, Ramsey. Reed, Rexrode, Harbin, Ashman, Bell, Seventh Row : McCurdy. Runnels, Schwerzer, Silliman, Byrum, Sisk, Smith, Stegall, Study, Sturgis, Teegarden, Teetors, Tillson. Thistlethwaite. Thomas, Wolfard, Van Ausdal. Eighth Row : Romey, Burwell, Calbeck, Candler, Chasteen, Collins, Drudy, Dunn, Fry, Gatzek, Gibbs, Gibson, Gray, Werking, Wirts. Ninth Rote: Harris, Hathaway, Hickman, Haustetter. Holt- house. Jacobs, Kilgus, Wampler, King, West, Whitesel, Whitty- more. Williamson, Pollock. Left to Right: Betty Fienning, president: Janet Weiss, secretary ; Betty Miller, secretary-treasurer. What have we here? Say, Pepsters! Hey, Pepsters! You ' re all right! . . . That was the refrain of all the freshies and 1 1 B ' s who are en- rolled in this GREAT club. Think awhile! Where did Block R get all its talent? Certainly you must know that! The Pep- sters, of course! This club met for the sole purpose of training gals for their coming year or years in Block. New songs and yells were on the agenda! When a sub was needed in Block, a Pep- ster came to the rescue! So get hep today, and be on your way to the Pepsters! Page 92 Jk, A A % A, A 4. ( ai A First Row : Kelley, Hale, Ihlstrom, Ayers, Heiger, Katros, Miller, Morris, Milligan, Schildknecht, Sharp, Prosser. Second Row : Jenkins. Fry, Crabtree, Koehring, Lewis, Howell, Reinecke, Court, Parker, Parrish, Fleming, East. Third Row: Lawrence, Mendenhall, Mitchell, Burdette, Lovin, Thomas, Throckmorton, Pfeiffer, Pegg. Bowen, Penland, Smith, Fourth Row: Stevens, Study, Hartman, Jeffers, Cox, Masters, White, Bailey, Nusbaum, Frisch, Peck, Sperling. Fifth Row: Hawley, Hartman, Bennett, Jones, Benton, Wal- ters, Dotson, Horn, Craig, Spinelli, Keesling, Peters. Sixth Roiv : Thomas. Ridge, Brinker, Sawyer. Shy, Rowland, Tiemeyer, Bennett, Peters, Biddle, Berg, Knarzer. Seventh Row: Bertsch, Morgan, Hudson, Mills, Keck, Albin, Foote, Jackson, Westendorf, Garrett, Blickwedel, Lephart. Eighth Row : Stikeleather. Pilgrim, Hurst, Paust, Long, Wisniewski, Pegg, Frivett, Gilmore. Cox. Crye, McCurdy. Ninth Row : Proctor, McNew, Alkire, Harrington, Goode, Shepman, Keller, Kocher, Timmins, Pardieck, Orr, Hensley. Tenth Row: Atkinson, Olsen, Vess, Shoemaker, Dickey, Killen, Juerling. Rothert. Rodal, Reed. The Funeral March at the Block R Assembly seemed a little dead. Hands and mouths The original girl ' s cheering Block in this part of the state still remains just about it. It originated in 1933 at Morton High School and was called Block M. Then the uniforms were navy blue skirts, white blouses, and blue ties. Now, the Block R girls wear navy blue skirts, and red and white sweaters. You really had to be somebody to be- come a member then, but now every girl in high school has an equal chance to become a member. You count on Block R to back the Bakermen and be good sports, win or lose. No one, especially the girls in Block will ever forget the performances this year ' s Block has put on. It took a lot of hard work and practices, but the results were worth it. We can ' t forget the Block R dance, the Foot Ball, marching in at the first basketball game, spelling Bearcats and Devils on the floor, raising the Devil, and many other things. Page 93 High school athletics have proved themselves a thousand times over as one of the finest helpers for boys in making a firm foundation for manhood. Students of Richmond High School have a wonderful opportunity to break into the sports of schoolwork because of the many types of athletics offered. With the addition of two new sports this year, wrestling and cross country, many more boys participated in the program than in previous years. We hope that this section of the year book will not only serve as a remembrance to seniors of these days in high school sports but also to underclassmen as an in- spiration to become a member of the group. Whether it be football, basketball, baseball, track, cross country, wrestling, tennis or golf, if more boys participate Richmond High School will be able to improve their standings in the competitive sport division of the high schools of Indiana. Richmond zooms into the lead again and the typical group of frenzied rooters show their pride by their large mouths, loose arms, and happy faces. --- - Page 94 Page 95 a K A 4 ' t ' 1 W 15 28 j33 4 S B6 4ri35 Sl« ■■ ■.s I ' n r; Sr,. tt-Tl. Do Mitchell, Justice, D. Mitchell. i- .kniit Second Rotv : Castelluccio. J. Kleman. S. Huntsman, Hawkins, Clark, Disbro, Huntsman, Hardman, Schlotterbeck, Thn,! i;oN- : Haylfv, M r. ; S:twyri-, Myr. ; Ols. ' ii. Myr. ; Scudder ; Meier, Mgr. ; Defibaugh, Beasley, Stevenson, Fansher. Romey, Schneider, Lyboult, Coach Tiernan, Coach Bartz. Fourth Row: T. Mitchell, Ragen, Campbell, Ewing, Huckery, Starr, Marley. THE BRAINS (?) Mr. Esquire Bartz, while kissing Mr. Tiernan ' s hand, shows Bum Johnson the right way to dress (under the chuckling su- pervision of Lyman Lyboult.) Four specta- tors to the fashion show. Baker, Tiernan, Chose, and Sponsler look on approvingly. Their more formal duties were: RICHARD TIERNAN — Football, Wrestling JERRY BARTZ — Track, Asst. Football. FLOYD BAKER — Basketball, Golf, Asst. Football PALMER SPONSLER— Baseball, Asst. Bas- ketboll, Asst. Football, DUDLEY JOHNSON— Cross Country. CLARENCE CHASE— Tennis LYMAN LYBOULT — Physical Education Supervisor. Page 96 Won 5, Lost 3, Tied Ties After getting off to o slow and uncertoin start, Cooch Dick Tiernan and his Red Devil gridders ended the 1947 pigskin campaign in a blaze of glory by closing the season while riding high on the crest of a four game winning streak. The Devils, whose final season mark was recorded at five wins and three losses, fared none too well in N.C.C. play as they dropped three games while only capturing two, and ending up in a three way tie for 6th, 7th, end 8th. However, the Devils ' three season defeats were lost only by the slim margin of one lone touchdown, and one of these by one point. In the opening tilt of the 1947 grid season the Devils met what they thought was a potentially weak Nighthawk eleven from Frankfort. This game proved to be one of the most disheartening tilts ever played on the local gridiron. After getting off to a miserable first half, the Satans were able to subdue a Frankfort third quarter leod and turn it into what they thought would be a fourth quarter win. With some fifteen seconds re- maining, the Nighthowks opened up on a long pass that connected for the game tieing T.D. The placement after the marker sailed perfectly through the uprights giving Frankfort a slim 14-13 win. However, the next game showed the Devils with all their potential strength paste a defeat on New Castle to the tune of 25-0. The following week. Coach Tiernan ond his Devil Red Raiders traveled to the Arsenal of Tech for their first of two afternoon tilts. Richmond, for the first time in several years, was rated on even terms with the Green Wave. But, as usual. Tech ' s size, plus an abundance of bod breaks ad- ministered to the Devils, had a telling effect when the final gun sounded. The final score went down Tech — 7, Richmond — 0. After their defeat at Tech, the Devils again returned to their own stamping grounds for their fourth straight N.C.C. gome. They were pitted against the defending champions, the present conference leader, and the Top, left to right: Ewing goes for a fumble with some resistance as Kleman looks for his teeth in the backirround. Bob Ewing. Dave Stevenson jumps for a pass after a crushing block has just been thrown by Bill Disbro in the back- ground. Bottom, left to right: Coach Bartz flapping out a demonstration of the double wing to Coach Tiernan and the splinter crew. Beasley passing over J. Huntsman and Schneider. ' iW  ipj Vi f I ' ■ - Page 97 Top to bottom, left to right: Fansher, Justice. Svartzkopf, Mitchell. Schlotterbeck. Disbro. Stevenson (catching pass), Kleman (mak- ing a pass), Starr, Cook, Hawkins, Scudder, S. Huntsman, Ragen, Hardman, Marley, Castelluccio. second best crew in the state, the Lafayette Broncos. After the Tech gome, Coach Tiernon benched ten of the eleven Green Wave Starters. Richmond ' s reserve string then proved stronger than the regulars and although they dropped the game by a 13-7 score, they still gave Crawley ' s boys a run for their money. When the gome ended, it was Richmond ' s boll on Lafayette ' s 19-yard stripe. After the Devils ' three defeats in four starts, they again traveled to Naptown for an afternoon game with the Rockets of Broad Ripple, supposedly the strong- est of the copitol city crews. The Devils were at the be- ginning of their four game winning streak, and they started off by upsetting the Rockets 13-0. The sixth game against Crispus Attucks (another one from Indianapolis) proved to be the oddest game of the campaign. The afternoon before the game there had been rain; not too heavy but still rather wet. Just as the game was getting under way there started a heavy downpour, followed by the west light trans- former ' s blowing out. After about a half hour to forty-five minutes of waiting, the game finally got under way in a sea of mud. When the first half ended the fleet from Attucks had tied the score (6-6) with Tier- nan ' s crew. The two armadas battled in the last half, and when the climax came the sea hawks from Richmond had won by a 20-6 count. The next Wednesday the Devils met their long time conference rivals, the Indians of Anderson, and after much trouble eked out a 1 3-7 score. In closing the season the Devils traveled to Con- nersville, scored twenty points in the second quarter and defeated the Spartan? 26-6 for their final tilt of the ' 47 campaign. Page 98 T-E-A-M ! (To the letter — or with, maybe) Bob Schneider — End. The Satan ' s toll, blond, and lanky left end. His touchdown in the Anderson game gave the Devils the six needed to squeeze out a win. Babe Fansher — End. Babe proved to be one of Tiernons fast gridders. He rounded into shape after get- ting off to a slow start. Fred Schlotterbeck — End. Fred was planted at left end when the season opened. Rated high on defense when he pulled down Tech ' s brusing bocks. John Rogen — Tackle. At the beginning of the sea- son he was slated for a berth on the oil-state squad. But because of various reasons ended the season on the second string. Bob Marley — Tackle. A junior with little experience but with guts and a fighting heart. He moved into Ragen ' s place ond refused to let go. Roland Starr — Tackle. Any excuse to get out of a practice could be found in Fu-mon. A junior like Marley, he edged out o letterman to hang on to the position. Tom Mitchell — Guard. Richmond ' s most beat up ball ployer. He consumed more medicol care than the rest of the team put together. Also saw a lot of stars and birdies. Bob Hawkins — Guard. Two Ton Hawk played guard with a fullback ' s heart. He ran at fullback in practice and practically pulverized the opposing eleven. Dick Justice — Guard. Started the season at end but was switched to guard when things went bad at Tech. Used at the running slot and even came through with a T.D. - Bill Disbro — Center. He opened the first three games at center but gave way to Scudder because of an injury. Max Scudder — Center. A converted bock he slipped into center spot where he played until the season ended. Probably led the team in tackles. Jerry Huntsman — Bock. Tiernan ' s passing quarter- back also come through on the receiving end. Got things rolling against Brood Ripple as he galloped over for the first T.D. Myron Kleman — Back. The Devil ' s defensive quar- ter. He also played at Full, and just about ran wild against Lafayette. Bob Ewing — Bock. Another junior that lettered, but he wos in throughout the entire season. He was rated as one of the toughest backs of the season, but hod just a little bit of trouble at Tech. Curt Castelluccio — Bock. Nick was tabbed for the bench when the season opened, but Tiernan found thot he really needed him. He ran some 80 yards for a T.D. at Tech but had it onnuled becouse of a clipping penalty. Stan Huntsman — Back. The other half of the brother act and the only sophomore to win a letter. He even mode a stab at center but quickly shifted to a half. Gene Cook — Guard. Gene is one of the few gridders that spends most of his time up front, but then shifts back to do the puntings. Few realize it but gomes ore won and lost on good punts. George Svorczkopf — Guard. George carried on the tradition of the Svarczkopf ' s. He too, ran into trouble after the Tech gome. Jim Hordmon — Tackle. Quoting from Tiernan, If Jim was half as good in a gome as he is in practice he would be the state ' s toughest tackle. Ken Beasley — Bock. K.L. was the Devils leading scorer and also its top man on Defense. Most oil people soy that they were glad that he was playing on our side. Dove Stevenson — End. Played good boll throughout the season although fell with the others in the Tech gome. Next Years Cr o p The B team come out of o tough schedule with an admirable record. The junior-gridders earned victories over Anderson twice, 7-6 and 20-0; Eaton ' s A team 21-6; Muncie 6-0; New Castle ' s A 14-6. They tied Muncie 13-13 and lost to New Castle ' s A team 12-6. First Row: Maule, Okuley, Lawson, Ladd, Samuels, Kettler. Second Row: Ach, Jack, Rice, Hartzell, Ogle. Meyers, Goens, Reigle, Bishop. Third Row: Coach Baker, Loehr, Huckery. Cosby, Klute, Cause, Charles, Doren. Coach Sponsler. Fourth Ron ' : Bruck, Cooper, Stevens, McDaniels, Koger, Cully. Lahman, Cronin. Page 99 The Ball and Hoop When basketball season comes around each year, the state of Indiana is always acclaimed as one of the best at putting out top prep school teams. In the state of Indiana, Richmond is practically always a big threat. This year was no exception as the Devils were chosen in polls as one of the top ten many times during the season and as a state champ prospect by a prominent sports writer. When a team schedules the Red Devils, they never expect an easy time. Richmond won more than their share in season play, and got as far as the regionals in the state tournament. Schneider and Defi- baugh go after a re- bound in the Muncie game as Thompson ' s garter breaks. Beasley takes time out from talking to the crowd to watch the action. Page 100 First Row — Coach Baker, Bob Ewing, Melvin Thompson, Dale Defibcugh, Kenny Beasley, Bob Schneider, Stanley Klute, Dudley Moore. Second Row — Assistant Coach Sponsler, Jerry Huntsman, Jim Byrkett, Larry Fansher, Guy Goens, Jack Kahle, Russel Lee, Manager Don Morgan, Manager Bob Moley. The Season — Plenty of Pepper Our often called hot and cold Red Devils finished up the season with a record of which we should all be proud. Counting both the holiday tournament and the state tournament in •with their regular season, they come out winning sixteen and losing just half that many. They started off with two warm-up gomes, beating Liberty 54-39 and Rushville 61-33, be- fore they met their first real competition in Muncie Centr al. Piling up a big lead at the half it looked like Richmond all the way, but Muncie mode a thriller out of it only to fall short by four points as the Devils copped the game 46-42. Then came two more quick victories at the expense of New Castle and Connersville which Baker ' s boys took by scores of 39-27 and 36-33 respectively. Richmond was rated number three in the state that week with New Albany right behind at fourth. Then came the showdown as the Bulldogs came to town and gave the Devil nstters their first defeat, 35-34 in an overtime contest, and only loss on their home floor. Bad luck continued as the invitational tourney at Marion showed Richmond on the short end twice. One defeat was at the hands of South Side of Ft. Wayne 41-37, and Muncie Central took their mea- sure in a grudge contest by a 40-33 margin. On the following day, the Baker men, exhausted from the two games the day before, were scheduled to meet Tech of Indianapolis and also lost this contest 43-39 for their first North Central Conference loss. At this point, Richmond regained their stride and came roaring back for seven straight wins. Their first accomplishment after the Tech game was a 54-43 pasting handed to Ander- son. Following that, came a very slim victory over Central of Ft. Wayne 49-47. Then Marion fell at the Devils ' hands 45-33, followed by New Castle again 43-27, Logansport 43-36 in an overtime, Burris of Muncie 50-41, and Kokomo, a fairly high rated team of the N.C.C., 49-28. Richmond then took their turn on the losing side at Frankfort by a 38-34 margin, for their second league loss, and also were downed the following week by Gerstmeyer of Terre Haute 37-34. In the next to last game Baker seemed to show his team the way to play the game, as they demonstrated a beautiful style of play in dropping Huntington 51-45. The last game of the regular season found our team pitted against the conference leading Lafayette Broncos. A victory meant a tie for the N.C.C. title and a defeat meant second place. In the first half Richmond looked like it had never seen a hoop or ball before, but they put on a show in the second half that made them look like pros to cut down an enormous deficit and give the Broncos a run for their money. However, the rally fell short and the Devils were on the little end of a 59-55 score. But all in all, the season was a great success and a bright spot in anyone ' s memories of the ' 48 year. Page 101 One, Two, Three — Whoops! The sectional turned out to be a real toughie in 1948. Drawing Fountain City in the first gome was none to easy, but the Devils took their measure 53-44. It was a close contest all the way into the lost quarter before Baker ' s boys started to pull away. Next came a breather and an easy 77-41 defeat of Whitewater. The final game pitted Rich- mond against Hagerstown in a real thriller which ended 36-33 in favor of the Devils. All this came quickly to a screoching halt the next week, however, as Muncie Central ended our tournament hopes with a 48-36 setback. (left to right, top to bottom) Klute goes after rebound as Ewing and Moore look on in Marion game. Schneider and Defibaugh outjump their New Castle opponents. Big Bob Schneider really goes up with the birdies for this tip-in while Defibaugh waves goodbye and just another spectator Beasley looks on. Klu te, Thompson, Lee and Beasley wait for the tip off to come down as Schneider holds hands with an affec- tionate opponent. A thrilling ballet pose to remember a thrilling ball game. Schneider and Klute just wouldn ' t let John Bright get thirty points as the Devils defeated him and sev- eral other players with the required number of arms and legs by two points. Thompson starts to shoot as Huntsman and half of Schneider look on. Byrkett takes Beasley waits. lefty i Beasley dribbles across the floor as Klute comes back to assist him. Page 102 The Ball and Who FORWARDS Bob Schneider — Whether at forward, guard, or center, Tin Can was the most consistent player on the team. He received the most valuoble player award and was placed on the all North Central Conference team. Dudley Moore — A knee operation kept Dud on the sidelines for some time but he came stomping back to aid the Devils shooting accuracy. Bob Ewing — Did a most wonderful job filling Moore ' s place and saw much action after Dud ' s return. One of R.H.S. ' s big net hopes for next year, he mode himself ineligible late in the season by practicing with an inde- pendent team. Melvin Thompson — That 21 points in the Whitewater game made him a shining prospect for the ' 49 squad. Russell Lee — Machine gun Lee (as he was knowed in them days) hit 1 for 1 00 tries in the some time others had 1 for 10. Jerry Huntsman — He knew what to do and when to do it but seldom got the chance to show it. CENTERS Dole Defibaugh — Good rebounder Four Eyes re- ceived the most improved player award. A returning star for next year. GUARDS Kenny Beasley — Captain of the team. Plenty of drive and trickiness got him more open shots than any other player, but he had trouble hitting the hoop. He was also great defense man. Stanley Klute — Pecker was an outstanding re- bounder. Received the foul shooting award. Guy Goens — Guy would have been a great asset on the ' 49 team but he and his playmate Ewing were ren- dered ineligible for a year. Jock Kohle — Seldom saw action but came close to making one of the longest shots in R.H.S. ' s history in the sectional. Jim Byrkett — Dead on free throws and left handed push shots. Returns to aid the Devils ' purpose in ' 49. B-TEAM IMPS Coach Palmer Sponsler and his B team did not turn in as good a record as the varsity, but still came out with a winning season. Using a slower style of ploy, the Imps turned in a mark of twelve wins and eight losses. Out of their twenty gomes this season, the B team ' s fans were fortunate to see seven one or two point thrillers. The future Devils were on the winning end of four while dropping three of the close ones. Although they didn ' t score much (never over forty points a gome and only more than thirty six times), they hod o tough defense and may turn into some tough netters for R.H.S. in seasons to come. B-TEAM First Row: Lawson. Coulter, Bishop. Baker, Stegman, Cook, Lochr. Second Row: Huntsman, Cox, Kettler. Karns, Doren, Stevens, Cully. Third Row: Coach Baker, Crum (Mgr.), Miller. Steen, Williams, Cronin, Coach Sponsler. Page 103 Cross Country First Row — Dudley Johnson (coach), Jack Beyer, Keith Car- ty, Dick Drudy, Jim Hale. Second Row — Bill Christy, Dick Wissler, Joe Porker, Horry Horvey, Jim Sipe. Wrestling First Row — Paul Milleson, Charles Tate, Bill Mitchell, Bob Meyers, Bob Delouter. Second Row — Danny Nus- baum. Herb Sawyer, David Hiott, Paul Matthews, Don Walls. Third Row — Roland Starr, Bill Okuley, Fred Schlotterbeck, Ned Freeman, Dick Meyers, Horry Burgess, Jim Botchelor, Fourth Row — Dick Wissler, Coach Tiernon. STRONG ARM MEN Richmond ' s grappling schedule was as fol- lows: Tech (Lost), Anderson (Won), Muncie (Lost), Anderson (Tie), N.C.C. Conference (5th place), and State Meet (13th place). Captain Billy Mitchell, 127 lb., was most consistent winner. Don Walls, 133 lb., achiev- ed his greatest heights by pinning Muncie ' s 133 pounder for Richmond ' s lone victory that afternoon. Paul Milleson was the most for- midable Richmond grappler as his opponents will testify. Harry Burgess was actually wrestling under a handicap. He was a 135 pounder who always wrestled in the 145 pound class since we had no one in that weight divi- sion. Other outstanding seniors were Fred Sch- lotterbeck, Paul Mathews, Ned Freeman, David Hiatt, Bob Myers, Jimmy Botchelor, and Gayle Ruhl. STRONG LEG MEN In its initial year as a competitive sport at Richmond High School, Cross Country showed its possibilities of becoming a permanent part of the sports program. The season, although not too successful, showed several runners who will be returning to bolster the Devils ' hopes in 1949. The harriers won one of four meets, defeating Muncie Central at home while losing to Tech of Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, and Muncie Central away. At the close of the season Dick Drudy was No. 1 m an for the Richmond squad. Boys receiving let- ters were Drudy, Bill Christy, Jack Beyer, Joe Parker, and Jim Hale. Page 104 PAR WRECKERS THE RACQUETEERS Accuracy counts in this game. Through roughs, sand traps, and water holes, the ball must be hit until the hole is reached in a less number of strokes than the opponent ' s. With this rough sketch of the game, we are auto- matically reminded of the second greatest trophy-winning sport in R.H.S. — Golf. Under the direction of Floyd Baker, the future masters of links this year played a schedule of seven meets, including two with New Castle, two with Anderson, one with Tech, the North Central Conference at Mar- ion, and the state meet at Indianapolis. To the muscle-man the game of golf might not seem so important as football or wrestling but golf remains a standout as a developer of skill and a builder of character. Though considered by many as one of the easiest sports in high school, competitive ten- nis, in reality, is one of the toughest. It de- mands great stamina to run on the court all day and probably does have more running in it than any other sport, with the exception of basketball. To really master the game is something which requires an abundant re- source of skill and coordination. In ' 48, Clarence Chase and his racqueteers had great hopes for a fine season. Though opponents were hard to schedule because of the newness of the sport, R.H.S. found several to compete with. Two matches were sched- uled with Anderson, two with Muncie Central, two with Muncie Burris, and one with Tech. Tennis Left to Right: Coach Chase, Paul Elliott. Dick Opal. Bill Romey. Bill Johnson, Dick Beitry, Ray Brisco, Gene Cook. Golf First Row: Coach Baker, Bill Eavey, Bob Hankosky, George Marinakes, Billy Portanova, Leiand Federico. Second Row: Dick Pfaff, Dick Reddington, Rodney Kelly, Ralph Hankosky, George Svarczkopf, Jay Kennedy. Page 105 First Row — Kahle, Beasley, Hale, Hotopp, Jack, Lunsford, Drudy, Atkins, Carty, Coy. Second Row — Schlofterbeck, Disbro, Beyer, Ross, Christmon, Chandler, Tate, Jameson, Davis, Hartzel. Third Row — Fanscher, Ragan, Lawson, Cronin, Golvin, Snow, Mason, Perkins. Fourth Row — Doren, Faucett, Okuley, Maley, Benham, S. Huntsman, Williams, Kettler. Fifth Row — Koehring, Steen, Walton, Parks, Klute, Hayley. Sixth Row — Coach Bartz, Bruck, Mitchell, J. Huntsman, Starr, Spears, Meier. THE SPIKES AND THE CINDER OVAL The sport which takes in the widest assortment of abilities is track. A dash-man must have speed, a distance-runner — endurance, a shot-putter — coordination, and so forth. Coach Jerry Bartz had probably as fine a group of material as any average high school in Indiana. In 1948, they bit the big chunk off first by scheduling Anderson, defenders of the state crown for the last three years, for their first match. Following that with another toughie, the Muncie Relays, it looked pretty discouraging. The next two encounters, with Brood Ripple and Connersville, however, were more in Richmond ' s class, and two good meets resulted. Muncie then came to our town for the annual battle, followed by a trip to Marion and the North Cen- tral Conference meet. Then, before the sectionals and state came another coaster at New Cas- tle which gave the boys the encouragement they needed in the sectionals. A well-balanced squad developed from a combination of return- ing talent and promising freshmen. Among the veterans were Kenny Beasley, usually a double winner in the hurdle events; Lorry Fonsher, flash of the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard dash; Jim Hole, who always gave Fansher a run for his money; Tom Mitchell, who vaulted around 1 1 feet consistently; Dick Drudy, spark of the half-mile relay team; and Jim Bruck, our 440 contender. Promising material cropped up in the persons of Herb Doren and Bob Christmon in the hurdles, Charlie Spears and Bob Kettler in the 440, and Dick Walton, a very bright prospect in the mile-run. Page 106 R. H. S. CASEYS n . Coach Palmer Sponsler opened his 1948 diamond campaign with an abundance of prospective material. He had the defending North Central Conference champions plus the Indiana State Junior American Legion chomps from which to work for his seventh conference title. The only hitch was that the Devils needed a few more pitchers, and unless Spons pulled a few tricks out of his so-called magic hat, the chances of the Devils repeating was, at first, very slim. On the mound Sponsler had Southpaw Jim Byrkett to do most of his hurling. Sophomores Melvie Thompson and Ed Stegman, both of whom threw from the right side, sow starting roles also. From there on, it was anybody ' s guess. All games at home were played at Municipal Stadium under the lights, weather permitting, of course. Big, blond. Bob Schneider and Dick McClain were at short while Dick Justice and Jack Cook held down the hot corner. All were from the Legion. The outfield was made up of left over infielders and battery mates. Here, though, were a few that were out for the seven, eight and nine berths — Stan Klute and Dave Stevenson, let- termen, plus Jim Cook, Kenny Cully, Dale Defibaugh, Bob Hawkins, and a few sophomores that showed their stuff later on. The Schedule Apr. 1 5 — Kiser of Dayton There Apr. 20 — New Castle There Apr. 23 — Marion There Apr. 27 — Connersville There Apr. 29 — Muncie There Apr. 30 — Logonsport Here May 4 — Anderson There May 6 — Tech There May 8 — Kokomo There May I 1 — Muncie Here May 1 5 — Frankfort There May 1 8 — New Castle Here May 21 — Lafayette Here May 25 — Anderson Here May 27 — Shelbyville Here May 28 — Gerstmeyer Terre Haute Here First Row — Harvey, Justice, Byrkett, Hawkins, Klute, Stevenson, Castelluccio, Schneider, Zeyen. Second Row — Maul, McClain, Stegman, Thompson, Fox, Denny, Konost, Defibaugh. Third Row — Cully, Miller, Wisslpr, Vanlandingham, Cook, Gause, Cook, Kennedy. Fourth Row — Coach Sponsler, ' SannJiels, Flynn, Ogle, Stadleman, Dorsey. Page 107 PLENTY OF CLASS To most of the industrious students of R.H.S. the period most enjoyed was the one where mental prowess took a secondary role and physical coordination and just plain fun stole the limelight. The male half of the physical fitness program was capably handled by Jerry Bartz and Dick Tiernan. They put their talents to work to provide the boys with a full year of interesting, enjoy- able tests of strength, skill and ability. On the Agenda Listed on the program were as large a variety of sports as could be handled. These included touch football, soccer, speedball, bas- ketball, volleyball, wrestling, soft- boll, track and tumbling. Ohhhh! Of course there were always the calisthenics to start off the day right. After a series of 20 push-ups, 25 sit ups, 25 leg lifts, 40 burpees, 32 jumping jocks, etc., every lad was popping with energy and immediately went to the playing field and dropped dead. The Noose? With the exception of the most dreaded part of gym class, the rope climb and inverted hang which Mr. Bartz was only too glad to demonstrate from the ground, physical fitness was a great class. Page 108 JUST FOR FUN For the boys who hadn ' t the time or sufficient ability to participate in competitive sports with other schools, Richmond High School developed a fine intramural system. Dudley Johnson, with the assistance of Clarence Chase did a fine job in keeping this pro- gram running smoothly. There were two major sports held in connection with intramural. The first was basketball, in which there were Freshmen and a Junior-Senior League. Approximately twenty or more teams in both leagues, the season consisted of playing each team in its respective league one time. After this was finished both leagues combined for a championship tournament. This year the champs turned out to be Howard Rice ' s squad, consisting of Rice, Bob Byrkett, Dick Justice, Bill Disbro, Walter Reisen and Jim Hilliard. Although none too tall, this team outfought their opponents with well balanced team work and scrap. The other sport was bowling. No tournament was held but ' 48 ' s champions of the regular season turned out to be Harold Collier ' s rollers. Collier ' s team consisted of himself, Louis Reed, Joe Laird, Gus Ogle, David Frazier and Stanley Stackhouse. Although not on the championship team Ted Davis was one of the most outstanding bowlers, capturing the high average and high series for the season. Charles Chris was credited with the high game. Page 109 Out Of Cages Into P i ns Even with the knocks, limps, and 7-0 defeat handed to them on Comstock Field by the Earlham freshmen, everyone was rather downcast when the whistle ended the last hockey game for the sea- son. Coached by Miss Stinson, they had worked out two nights a week until November. When the fellows decided it was too cold for football, the hockey team was just getting warmed up. HOCKEY Top Row: Carol Paust (defense). Anna Jeffers (for- ward). Barbara Ayers (defense), Janet Roach (forward), Ellen Ball (defense). Sue Sharp (forward), Ann Schelke, Carole McConkey, Louise Reinecke (defense). Bottom Row: Cynthia Olsen, June Wright, Katherine Biddle, (forwards) ; Jean Prosser (Captain, defense) ; Eleanor Parker (defense) ; Ruth Ellen Fleming (for- ward) . GYM Everyday gym classes keep those who didn ' t go out for hockey physically fit, and they are definitely necess_ary for those who did go out for hockey. BOWLING GIRLS First Rotv : Joyce Rodal. Nina Bennett (Secretary), Wanda Fienning, Evelyn Thomas. Anna Jeffers, Janice Fowl, Thespena Dallas, Joan Schroeder, Gaynelle Goode. Second Row: Marie Sullivan, Phyllis Gordon. Patty Howell, Louise Erbse. Third Row: Wanda Buroker, Betty Webb, Norma Cal- kins, Gloria Schepman, Lucille Caskey. Barbara Cole, Joan Hauschild, Pat Thomas. Carolyn Cordes. Mary Harrington, Dorothy Hetisimer. Marilyn Cordes. Fourth Row : Camilla Clingenpeel, Sue Sherry, Gloria Adams. Esther Ridge, Mary Jean Thomas, Maryann Krone, Carol Paust. Page 1 1 Look of the Bull ' s-Eye? Hoh! After hockey, indoor sports fans joined the intramural bowling ranks at the American Bowling Alley. The ten teams of four players furnished each other all the competition that was necessary to give everyone a good time on Wednesday afternoons. The winning girls ' team composed of Wanda Fien- ning, Nino Bennett, Evelyn Thomas, and Mary Jean Thomas, defeated the boys ' winning team three games in a row. A banquet on April 1 5 ended an eventful season. Top Left: This is the first year I ' ve seen fencing connected with R.H.S., but it certainly looks good. Top Right: The facilities for arch- ery aren ' t so hot. but the girls ap- preciate all that is available. Middle Left: The fellows just couldn ' t keep themselves out of the picture when it came to square dancing. The fans at the half of the Richmond-Marion game got a kick out of this show. Middle Right: The most popular (anyway, it ' s played most often) sport in the winter is volleyball. The winners of the class tourneys got together after school to fight for the championship. Team No. 2 of Miss Raisor ' s first hour won. I guess it pays to get up early after all. Bottom Left : Through mud and dust the hockey team kept aiming for the goal. Even when the weather got cold the goalie gave the op- posing forwards a hot time. Bottom Right: I forgot to look to see if it was a strike. Page 11] Again the ten nervous attendants with only two destined for those great moments. The Queen of Hearts Dance and the Junior- Senior Prom presented these occasions; Queen of Hearts sponsored by the Senior Hi-Y, given February 13th — yes, even Friday the 13th., but still it proved to be a great success, as always. The Hi-Y did a fine job on the dance. The music was provided by Max Wilson and his orchestra from Arthur Jordan conservatory in Indianapolis. The first spring dance, the Junior-Senior Prom, was held Friday April 1 6th. That dance was greatly anticipated for at that time many beautiful spring formals appeared. The results of the Prom proved what a wonderful junior class we hod, for they provided everything neces- sary for a very successful evening. Beautiful decorations, filmy lights, soft music, the coronations — these dances were two of our most memorable, along with the Wishing Waltz of the Y-Teens and the Hi-Y Commencement dance. Top Left: The impressive heiglnts of the Lover ' s Leap. Top-Bottom Right: Well — so it ' s the Wishing Woltz. Center: Crown and Clown (with roses). -; Bottom Left: At the Queen of Hearts. Poge 1 1 2 Page 113 Porter Photo MISS JENNY SUE PARRISH Here ' s a toast to the gal who made the fellows feel like Prince Charmings and Kings over all, when she was elected Queen of the Senior Hi-Y annual Queen of Hearts Ball. Page 1 1 4 Porter Photo MISS NORMA HALE Orchids to the gal who won the hearts of the juniors and seniors to be- come Queen of the 1948 Junior-Senior Prom. Norma was a true example of charm and personality which led to her being number one gal in school. Page 1 1 5 April Showers Brought Prom Flowers MISS ELLEN BALL Shy, demure, with just the right amount of dimples to be really cute as they come. She was certainly tops with all of us. MISS LOUISE MILLIGAN A favorite with every one, sparkling brown eyes and a smile to match. No wonder every- one liked her. MISS MARILYN FRISCH Music in her heart and smile on her face. One look at the twinkle in Marilyn ' s eyes and that was all you needed. MISS SUE SHARP One look was all any one needed to understand why Sue was a candidate for the Prom. Her smile was plenty, not to mention all the other charms she had. Page I 1 6 ' Heart ' s and Flowers ' MISS MARILYN FRISCH Sugar, spice, and everything nice. That ' s what little girls are made of — particularly Marilyn. MISS JESSIE MENDENHALL Brains, looks, plus personality were the things that put Jess high on the list of attendants. MISS RUTH ELLEN FLEMING Lovely, demure, and reserved Thelan was meant for the stage. MISS SUE SHARPE Sweet Sue is as sharp as her ;jame. It takes no explaining to understond how she became one of the - big five. KVi Page 117 SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES or Did They Break the Camera? BATCHELOR. JAMES IRVIN. Vocational. Freshman Hi-Y, Senior Hi-Y. An A-1 guy with a ready smile and a carefree outlook. MITCHELL. THOMAS EUGENE. General. Track, Football. The football field is Torti ' s kingdom. CARROLL. JAMES R.. JR. General. Freshman Hi-Y, Intra- mural Basketball, Model Airplane Club. Light complexioned, light thoughts, light hearted. SAXTON. EDWIN KEITH. Academic. Aviation Club, Model Airplane Club. An intelligent fellow with musical leanings. CHAMNESS, CHARLES H. Vocational. An earnest, steady, easy going fellow. CLARK. JOSEPH S. General. Powerful, lithe, courageous. A really Good Joe. TAYLOR, KATHRYN DELORES. Academic. Y-Teens. She is friendly and makes a swell companion. VAN METER. WILLIAM C. Machine Shop. Around the World, Junior Red Cross, Woodwork and Hobby Club. Carefree Billy, who brings a laugh to any cr ytvd. HANCOCK, LAWRENCE, JR. General. Track. Bowling:, Wood- work and Hobby Club, A fellow who really enjoys a good time. WILLIAMS, CHARLES. General. His philosophy of life: industry, sincerity, devotion to his highest ideals. Xn QQ mnrtam CAROLYN F. HYNE 01 A PARTING GUEST J. W. Riley l What delightful hosts are they — Life and Love! Lingeringly 1 turn away, This late hour, yet glad enough They have not withheld from me Their high hospitality. So, with face lit with delight And all gratitude, 1 stay yet to press their hands and say, Thanks — So fine a time! Good night. Page 1 1 8 BIOLOGY CLUB (Continued from page 73) This club has a limited membership; how- ever, these fortunate few have swell times to- gether. This group is really in there when it comes to thinking up profitable ideas. They needed field glasses for each member; a necessity for their field trips. How else could they see all the boids and the bees? Well, anyway, they hit upon the idea of selling corsages at the basketball games, which proved itself profit- able. Never let it be said that the Biology Club would allow Mother Nature to give them a dirty look. If you know what we mean. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB (Continued from page 73) Now, here ' s a club that really goes all out for eti- quette. They discuss manners and daily courtesies, also the latest fashions. These gals really get in the know about everything. During the Leap week, they discussed everything they should do for the fellows as a common courtesy. They did their best to educate the boys on courtesies. Thfs club also brought a speaker from Cleveland, to give them the latest dope about the new look, etc. The girls kept their speaker busy answering all their questions. For being in the know about the latest fashions, this club really rates. Page 1 1 9 THE RE A HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Vol. XXXVI No. 14 Richmond Senior High School, Horn, Disbro ROBERT HORN HEAD OF R.H.S. NEWSPAPER FOR FALL SEMESTER BILL DISBRO, 12A, NAMED REGISTER HEAD FOR SPRING SEMESTER Staff Members Also Named; Journalism I Class to Assist Robert Horn, 12B, has been named editor of the Register for the fall se- mester. Bob, a senior, did outstanding work as a reporter in Journalism 1. His staff includes Shirley Hawley, also a senior, as news editor. The two feature editors, whose duties ore to be on the lookout for special stories, ore Elizabeth Crye and Billianne Brooks. Both girls are juniors. Colleen Pegg, senior, will con- tinue to write her weekly column. Sharon Peters, a senior, also will assist with the writing. Three senior girls, Anne Jeffers, Emma Burton, and Georgann Berg are typists. The faculty sponsor is Glenn Holder. Bill Disbro, 1 2A, has been named edi- tor-in-chief of the Register staff for the spring semester, it was announced by the outgoing staff this week. Disbro will be assisted by Louise Pilgrim, 12B, who is also the copy editor. Bette Foote, 12B, will do the news edit- ing, and Norma Nusbaum, 1 2A, is in charge of the feature stories. The sports editing will be done by Dave Stevenson, 1 3B, and Dorrel Conder, 12B. Gayle Ruhl, 1 2A, is the circulation manager. The typists are Anna Jeffers, Barbara Cole, and Emma Burton. Leonard Ritz is the staff photographer. The Journalism 1 Class will serve as reporters. This class includes Joan Al- kire. Norma Bailey, Marilyn Baldwin, Thespeno Dallas, Alberta Campbell, Rich- ard Foley, Valerie Miller, Suzanne Sherry, and Pot Thomas. SPRING REGISTER Seated: Louise Pilgrim, Betty Foote, Emma Burton, Barrel Conder. Standing: Norma Nusbaum, Barbara Cole, Anna Jeffers, Dave Stevenson, Bill Disbro. CRISPUS ATTUCKS GAME By Colleen Pegg ACT I Scene — R.H.S. Football Field Time — Fall — 7:30, Friday evening Costumes — The usual worn in the rain Conditions — Rain and more so I remember the night. Do you? It was raining and I, along with about 2,999 other people, decided to try and stay dry, but also see a good football gome. Well, you remember what happened. Block R was on hand to perform. (In- cidentally, it always rains when Block tries to perform at a game.) People were well supplied with rain coats, boots, um- brellas, hots, and scarves, and the play- ers finally resigned themselves to playing a nice, wet, muddy game of football. The usual display of before the gome ex- citement dwindled down to its lowest ebb OS people gave out with groans when an- other shower started. Naturally, like most people, 1 hod re- solved to observe the game from the bleachers, and probably very wet. How- ever, I had not reckoned with the fact that all the lights on one side of the athletic field would take that most in- opportune hour to go out. Things like that don ' t happen on Friday 13th. So, quick to the rescue, come the light company, to fix the lights, of course. I guess it was about that time Harry Hol- zopfel, the shutter-bug, decided that he should take a picture. The camera was in focus, everyone was watching except the subject of the picture, a man on the light pole. Flash went the camera and the poor man nearly fell off the pole. Shame on Horry for scaring the man. Besides, the picture wasn ' t any good. (Continued on next page) Names Make the News? Man Speaks on Poetry Introduced by Bert Brown, the man told about the poetry of this nation and other nations. He recited some poems: Little Boy Blue, an epitaph, Casey at the Bat and a few others. Incidentally — before this man spoke, Ellen Boll gave the devotions. We ' ve forgotten the man ' s name, but those attending the assembly were Cleatus Abraham, Ernest Adams, Carl Anderson, Lee Anderson, Jim Ander- (Continued on page 125) Page 120 GISTER PAPER SINCE 1896 Richmond, Indiana, June 4, 1948 Price 5 Cents Named Editors MARGARET PENLAND TO EDIT 48 QUILL QUILL MEMBERS First Row: Patty Howell. Greta Jo Bowen, Phyllis Shy, Olive Ingle. Mickey Penland. Colleen Pegg, Harriet Harlin, Clara Miller, Willodean Stafford. Marijo Keller, Joyce Peck. Norma Nusbaum, Second Row : Ann Edwards. Janet Hart, Bill Hayley, Dan Armstrong, Eugene Brand, Robert Horn, Joyce THE SENIOR PLAY In days of old when knights were bold and women didn ' t have sense enough not to fall in love with them, there lived a man, probably known to his friends as Artie, but to the Knights of the Round Table, he was King Arthur, the greatest man alive. Cast to play the lead, Tommy, was Jimmy Hardmon. His family were as follows: Mr. Jones, Harry Holzapfel; Mrs. Jones, Carole McConkey; Alice, the older sister, Olive Ingle; and Joy, also older, Jo Peck. His friends include Gus, Artie Johns; Bob, Bob Cutter; Lou, June Wright; Bess, Ellen Ball; and Miriam, the girl from out of town, was Ruth Ellen Fleming. Others in the cast were, George Mer- ton, Alice ' s fiance, Dick Zimmerman; Mr. Andrews, Bill Hammer; Olof Jensen, Kenny Beasley; and Lena Jensen, Colleen Pegg and Louise Reinecke. FOOTLIGHTS OF 48 A GREAT SUCCESS The individual talent of R.H.S. finally got its chance; and when it did, it cer- tainly turned out a smash performance. Footlights of ' 48, this year ' s greatest talent show, which was held January 26, in McGuire Hall, surpassed by far every show of its kind held in recent years. The program consisted of two acts. The Pep Bond opened the first with Moon- light Serenade as the curtain rose on a mythical setting at a high school club which was conducting trials for a show they were to produce. The second act was scenes forming that show. Co-chairmen for the affair were Paul Mathews and Colleen Pegg. The faculty sponsors were Francis Peacock and Ron- ald E. Melton. Margaret Penland, senior, was elected editor of the Quill for 1948. Others on the staff are Janet Hart; business man- ager and art editor, Colleen Pegg; copy organization, assisted by Norma Nus- baum and Bob Horn. New editing was in charge of Bob Horn and Eugene Brand. Typists ore Norma Nusbaum, Phyllis Shy, Olive Ingle, Janet Roach, and Mari- jo Keller. The ' 48 Quills ore to be 25 cents apiece as in other years. Miss Penland expressed the opinion that the new edi- tion will be on sale earlier than usual this year. Some members write short stories, others write poems. All in all the Quill Club is just a time to write whatever one likes. The only requirement for mem- bership is the desire to display your talent, and after that there ore always speakers, parties and, of course, a little work on the side. CRISPUS ATTUCKS (Continued from preceding page) Aside from the fact that the Sotons won the game, even if the fellows were carrying towels around in their suits, and everyone got wet, we con oil remember the parties and open-houses afterwards. I only went to four. Con you top that? If you con, you con just take the weather better than I can. FALL REGISTER STAFF Leonard Ritz, Elizabeth Crye, Shirley Hawley. Bob Horn, Page 121 All good things must come to an end. Such was the case with the school year 1947-1948 and with the ' 48 Pierian. The staff enjoyed putting out the yearbook and hoped, like the Devil, that their labor was rewarded with your satisfaction in this record of you way back when! Under the able guidance of the sponsors, Mr. Peacock, Mr. Johnson, and Miss Fornshell, difficulties were always straight- ened out so that the staff come out on top. Top — Leonard Ritz with his beloved Strobe unit, and Harry Holzapfel. Bottom — Bill Romey (the guy that said never mug when a picture is about to be taken). Colleen (mousie) Pegg, Shirley (the hand) Hawley, Max (Eddie Cantor) Scudder. Some acknowledgements are due: to the Palladium-Item for the use of some of their sports shots; to the R.H.S. faculty for its sincere cooperation when it was most needed; to the Indi- anapolis Engraving Company for its service; and to the Nicholson Printing Company. Page 122 Top : Fleming, Ron- ald, Romey. and Pros- ser at work on sket- ches and layouts. First step is mak- ing engravings of the photos. {Ready for the Copy-camera ) Bottom : Proofs be- ing made of new The Pierian ing printed. As Alexander Pope once said; A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink Deep or taste not the Pierian Spring. Now the reader knows where the name of his yearbook came from. The staff members drank deep, and using a method of trial and error, they found out quite a bit about the processes con- nected with publishing operations. First Row: Max Scudder, Midge Davenport, Shirley Hawley, Ann Steadman. Jean Prosser, Leonard Ritz. Second Row: Mr. Peacock, Mr, Johnson, Janet Hart, Colleen Pegg, Louise Reinecke, Jo Peck. Patty Howell. Jenny Sue Parrish. Eleanor Parker. Anna Jeffers, Ruth Ellen Fleming. Third Row : Charles Chris, Bill Hemmer, Johnny Wharton, Harry Holzapfel. Bruce Ronald, Ernie Olsen, Kenny Beasley, Bill Romey. Page 123 ' The cause of it all THE ORGANIZATION OF THE 1948 PIERIAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bill Romey ASSISTANT EDITORS Max Scudder, Colleen Pegg BUSINESS MANAGER Shirley Hawley PHOTOGRAPHERS Leonard Ritz, Harry Holzapfel Charles Chris (Junior Adviser) PERSONALS COMMITTEE Patty Howell (Chairman) Bill Hemmer, Kenny Beasley Eleanor Parker, Jim Cornett Ann Steadmon, Jenny Sue Parrish SPORTS EDITORS- Bill Disbro ' Dave Stevenson (Assistant) ACTIVITIESXGMAAITTEE Midge Davenport Louise Reinecke, Jean Prosser MUSIC Johnny Wharton DRAMA Ruth Ellen Fleming ART Janet Hart SKETCHES Janet Hart, Ruth Ellen Fleming Jo Peck JUNIOR ADVISERS TO THE EDITOR Bruce Ronald Ernie Olsen (Assistant) TYPISTS Marilyn Meier, Anna Jeffers -. OV FACULTY SPONSORS Mr. Peacock, Mc. Johnson .. Af A i- (T VT oVX V.,o Miss Fornshgllf O •- , .N ' t) Page 124 ?0V7 « J ' 3 U JC . -y-T U ' P t , jfe. _ . t. Lf t t H ' i C - SS -. 4 ' - ! 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