River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1964 volume:

Foreword The builders of our high school had the ideal location for its con- struction. There was a deep, cool river alongside, and a dark, majestic forest surrounding it— thus, the name River Forest High School. Let ' s make use of that peaceful river that winds through the depths of nature and into the heart and soul of each Ingot. Floating gently on the top of the water is a boat, the 1964 INGOT, Volume V. The yearbook staff has used this boat while they journeyed to the activi- ties, games, clubs, and other pas- times of River Forest students. Now it ' s your turn to recall the enjoyable times, friends, teachers, and other acquaintances you ' ve made through- out your years at River Forest High School. Along this trip we will smile as certain things are refreshed in our minds. Those events are now mem- ories— never to be lost or stolen, but to remain forever and cherished in our minds and hearts. Our four years in school with our friends have brought each of us times of joy, happiness, and sadness in leaving. These are ingredients of a life-time of memories, never to be forgotten as long as the ' 64 INGOT is in our house to be enjoyed in the years to come. As for now, let ' s hop aboard, settle back, and prepare ourselves for an enjoyable Cruise Down the River of Memories. Jable of Q.ontent S fldrru n istvation Pag£ 5 Faculiu CU SS£S Page II P 0 £ 33 •t % Orgamza+i ons Page (ol flc+ivitie s Sp oris Page Pi Page up 5= Pd5 P Page 1 43 The Captain of Our Ship 6 MR. EDWARD B. WEISSE Principal Shown in this picture are our principal and his family. Top , I. to r.: Christopher, Greg- ory, and Theresa. Center: Mr. Edward B. Weisse holding Dominic; and Mrs. Janet A. Weisse holding Ed- ward Jr. Standing: Martin, Margaret, and Anthony. 1. MR. EDWARD B. WEISSE Supervising Principal River Forest High School 2. MR. BEN ZALAS Assistant Principal Athletic Director 3. MR. ABEL Principal River Forest Jr. High 4. MR. CLARK JOHNSON Township Trustee 5. MR. MEDFORD NEWMAN Principal River Forest Elementary 6. MR. KEVIN GRINDLEY Principal Evans Elementary 7. MR. RONALD RIFE Principal Ivan Meister 7 Vital Parts of RF Mechanism Mrs. Bailey is the Director of Pupil Personnel and Guidance Services. She aids Seniors in selecting and entering a col- lege. Mrs. Bailey also helps to initiate student scholarships. She assists boys in choosing a branch of the armed services that will provide training in their desired vocational field. Mrs. Bailey also assists students who are in need of employ- ment, internships, and exploratory placement. In order to help students, she works very closely with industry, busi- ness, colleges, and trade schools. Mr. Sterling is in charge of the Junior records. He schedules classes for all students enrolled at River Forest. Mr. Sterling is in charge of schedule changes, enrollment of new students, and he also handles student withdrawals. Mr. Bromberg is the Dean of Students. He is in charge of the Freshman and Sophomore records. Mr. Bromberg takes care of absentee reports and he handles the discipline of the students. The Dean also is in charge of the Health Office. He also aids in making sure that all students are meeting their curriculum requirements. 8 Smooth Sailing With These Crew Members As school treasurer, Mrs. Eleanor Kekelik, reg- ulates the steady flow of money in and out of the main office, writing out receipts for all transactions aboard this ship. Mrs. George Semerau (below) assists Mrs. Bailey as guidance department secretary, keeping all her records in ship-shape order. Miss Carole Dzuibla serves as assistant on the library deck. She is responsible for having all library material on hand for adventuresome students. Being secretary to Mr. Weisse is a busy under- taking. Mrs. Doris Bartz (left) answers phone calls and takes care of all school correspondence. 9 They Keep Our Ship Afloat BUS DRIVERS Pictured left to right are: Mrs. Irene Kaszmarek, Mr. Elmer Hamann, Mr. Ralph Julian, Mr. Dick Julian, Mr. Dick Webster, Mr. Charles Layhew, Mrs. Ann Kaszmarek, Mr. Eugene Hollingsworth, Mr. George Boby, and Mr. Jay Henson. Just as the ship carries precious cargo from port to port, the RF bus drivers also carry a precious cargo. A great responsibility goes along with the transportation of the students of RF. CUSTODIANS Pictured here are the people responsible for the clean and fresh appearance of RF. They are from left to right: Mrs. Grace Heil, Mr. Rich- ard Baker, Mrs. Olive Johnson, and Mrs. Ines Sheppard. Just as a ship must retain a good appear- ance, we find o u r custodians following the same standard. These are the people responsi- ble for our gen- eral appearance as seen by our many visitors. CAFETERIA STAFF Just as the crew of a ship must be of a healthy nature to keep the operations in constant movement, the students of RF must have the good health needed in producing fine Ingots as the citizens of tomorrow. Pictured here are the people responsible for our meals while at school. They are from left to right: Mrs. Mildred Matheny, Mrs. Oyjdal Isakson Mrs. Irene Harper, Mrs. Frankie Magnuson, Mrs. Dorothy Garland, and Mrs. Jo Cauley. 10 AAR. GENE ADAAACZYK Indiana State College Northwestern University Indiana University Russian Russian Club MRS. NORMA ARMSTRONG Ball State Algebra Commercial Math L to R: P. Stewart, D. Ewing, J. Yarsh, N. Stankovic, and Mr. Adamczyk are working in the lan- guage lab. Mr. Baker is help- ing one of his typ- ing students at work. . M ath M Music Russian 11 £ «• ] 2 ■« VM IV ' 1 kit 11 ,1,; J L ' (j L to R: P. Reed, E. Petruska, P. Stefan- ovich, and B. Smith are being helped by Mrs Armstrong. L to R: Mr. Brown, F. Prusinski, N. Humphrey, B. Mut- ters, J. Norman, J. Simcoe, B. Riley, B. Carlson, and L. Demis are standing around the piano. AAR. FRED BAKER Murray State Typing General Business AAR. REX BROWN Northwestern University University De Lyons Vocal Music Choir MR. JAMES BRUTON Coe College Vender Cook College Band Dance Band Pep Band MISS SHARON DECOCKER Ball State Home Economics L to R: H. Wynne, J. Booth, T. Bowl- ing, J. Morris, and Mr. Bruton are shown in a typical classroom activity. Here is a picture of Mr. Garcia ' s third hour English class at work. L to R: D. Andrews, J. Brown, S. Clark, D. Douthitt, and Miss DeCocker as a demonstration of measurement and proportion is given. Economics Pictured are: B. Ceaser, Miss Goll, B. James, and A. De Jesus as patterns are being cut for dresses. Economics 1 ; ! a MR. SERGIO GARCIA University of Wisconsin Texas Western College English MISS SUSAN GOLL Purdue University Home Economics MR. HENRY GREISCHAR St. Mary ' s College University of Wisconsin University of Iowa University of Minnesota Physics Physical Science Science Club MR. ROBERT GRENERT Indiana University Modern Problems U. S. History Debate Club L to R: B. Clark, R. Chapman, M. Prit- chett, Mr. Hender- son, and D. Cauley study the safety practices of wood shop. 3rd hour English Class are pictured here as they study their assignments. Shown L to R: P. Milchak, A. Blakely, J. Kelly, Mr. Greis- char, M. Pritchett, and J. Peverelle as a demonstration of weights is given. Shown here is 6th hour Speech Class practicing speeches. Physii Wood rn Problems MR. ROBERT HENDERSON Ball State Teacher ' s College Wood Shop MR. TOM HONTZ Manchester College Drama English Drama Club AAR. JAMES KRISTOFF Mr. Koss is pic- tured here giving advice to one of his art students in a modeling session. L to R: B. Hinkel, J. Beasley, Mr. Kris- toff, and J. Pero study Colonization on a map. can History Mr. LaBounty points out the importance of current events in our everyday lives. L to R: C. Lilly, P. Shakula, Mrs. Lang- ley, M. Stepp, and C. Phelps work on their assignments. MR. JOHN LA BOUNTY Wabash College U. S. Government Sociology Student Council MRS. LAURA LANGLEY Indiana University Butler University Purdue University Business F.B.L.A. Art Classes Art Club Roosevelt University Indiana University Valparaiso University U.C.L.A. U. S. History National Honor Society MR. ANTHONY KOSS Eastern Illinois Art Institute Indiana University MR. KIL LEE I Indiana State Math MR. WILBERT LOGAN Purdue University Physical Education Lettermen ' s Gymnastics J.V. Basketball Coach Track Team Coach L to R: P. Stewart, P. Milner, Mr. Lee, B. Larson, R. Wood are working prob- lems at the board. L to R: S. Czilli, F. Buehler, Mr. Lopez, B. Trezak, and B. Pendleton are shown as book- keeping is being ex- plained. Business English L to R: K. Lute, L. Henson, Miss Major, J. George, and L. Zromkoski give at- tentive class infor- mation on Mac- beth. MR. VIDAL LOPEZ Ball State Business Operates Book Store MISS BETTY MAJOR Indiana University English F.T.A. MR. ROBERT MARSZALEK Indiana State Physical Education Driver ' s Training Health Cross Country Coach Assistant Track Coach MISS JOANNE McCORD Indiana State English : Economics MR. MILLARD McCUBBINS Indiana Central College Butler University Librarian MISS JULIE McGRENERA Loretto Heights College Home Economics Mr. Maszalek watches his health class, while they write a paper on the circulatory sys- tem. L to R: H. George, L. Groves, Miss Mc- Cord are shown as they study the proper use of nouns. Card catalogues can be helpful as Mr. McCubbins ex- plains to M. O ' Con- nell, C. Zoladz, and B. McKnight. L to R: N. Zimmer, M. Soohey, Miss McGrenera are pic- tured checking one of the many dishes they learn to pre- pare. MISS ARLENE MILLER Valparaiso University English MRS. ANDREA MORGAN Ball State English English Machin L to R: J. Chavez, D. Brown, S. Stout, and Mr. Ross are pictured as they are working on a machine. L to R: R. Forester, L. Zromkoski, L. Mummery, Mr. Sat terfield, L. Dem- bosky, J. Simcoe, R. Joyner, and D. Lile, check over copy for the news- paper. Miss Miller listens as students carry on classroom discus- sions. Mrs. Morgan points out the variety of books available to her class. MR. JAMES ROSS Indiana State Machine Shop Assistant Football Coach MR. ED SATTERFIELD Ball State Roosevelt University Journalism Classes Journalism Club Newspaper Yearbook — MISS CYNTHIA RAE SAWYER Purdue University Indiana University Physical Education General Science Health Cheerleaders MISS JUDITH SCHUTZ Manchester University Phillips University French German Here is Miss Saw- yer ' s 6th hour class as they do calisthenics. L to R: J. Ripper- dan, B. Swisher, P. Soria, L. Westmore- land, and Mrs. So- derstrom describe the bulletin board to the class. Gym English German Driver s L to R: D. Leaser, C. Palmowski, Miss Schutz, B. Shire, and M. Spitler studying German lessons. Training L to R: R. Meitzner, Mr. Scobey, and J. Haywood, examine an engine of a car. MR. ROBERT SCOBEY Purdue University Indiana University Health Driver ' s Training Senior Class Freshman Basketball Coach School Safety Director MRS. VIOLA SODERSTROM Chicago Teachers College University of Chicago De Paul University English MR. EARL STUDTMANN Valparaiso University Indiana University University of Chicago De Paul University Roosevelt University Biology Junior Class MR. THOMAS SZYMCZAK Ball State Mechanical Drafting L to R: D. Olkoski, Mr. Studtmann, A. Choate, J. Martin, and F. Daves are shown as they stain bacteria. Mr. Szymczak is helping one of his many mechanical drafting students in this classroom scene. Mechanical Drafting Physical Education Biology Business Miss Tincher is giv- ing some good ad- vice to one of her business students in this candid classroom shot. Shown here is Miss Vannorsdall ' s gen- eral dance class in action. MISS BEVERLY TINCHER West Virginia Inst. Tech. Business MISS PATRICIA VANNORSDALL U. of Central Michigan University of Michigan Bowling Green University Physical Education Girl ' s Athletic Assn. MR. KEITH LA VON WARNER Ball State De Paul University Northwestern University III. Institute of Tech. Math Sophomore Class MR. ROBERT WAKEFIELD Indiana State Purdue University Health Driver ' s Training L to R: D. Craw- ford, D. Ewing, Mr. Warner, G. Deperio, and R. Fields work problems at the board. L to R: Mr. Watson, V. Rodriguez, and J. Urban demon- strate a typical classroom scene for their listeners. Health L to R: L. Yarsh, Mr. Wakefield, M. Mul- lee, and E. Martin- ez are looking at a telescope. Spanish Chemistry L to R: Ron Lee, L. Akins, Mrs. Willing, B. Waichulis, B. Mc- Knight, and D. Kado are being shown some of the equip- ment used in Chem- istry. MR. RICHARD WATSON Indiana State Mexico City College Indiana University French Spanish Latin Great Books Club MRS. MARTHA WILLING Ball State Purdue University Valparaiso University Chemistry Geometry Phy. Science Y.F.C. Teachers’ Autographs 22 RON LEE, President if she says so, it ' s all right. Sgt. at Arms 1, President 2 3 4; Yearbook 4; Boys ' State 3 (City Controller); lettermen ' s Club 2 3 4 (Secretary 3, President 4); Band 12 3 4 (Secretary 3, Vice-President 4), Dance Band 1 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball 1 2 3; Football 1 2; Track 1 2 3 4; Wrestling 4; Prom Com- mittee Chairman 3; Men ' s Glee Club 4. LANCE WHYLE, Vice-President You ought to know. You listen to me more than I do. Vice-President 3 4; Band 1 2 3 4 (President 4); Danc£ Band 1 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball 1 2 3; Football 1; Track 1 2 4; X-Country 2 3; Bell Ringers 4; Prom Committee 3. THIS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WE DIDN ' T PLAN IT THAT WAY, BUT IT IS MICHELE MARIE MADDOCK Secretary Blushing is the sign of innocence. Secretary 3 4, Yearbook 2 3 4 ( Assistan Editor 4); Girls 7 State 3; GAA 3 4; FT 1 2 (Vice-President 2); Journalism Clul 1 2 3 4; Booster Club 1 2; FBLA 3; Newi paper 2 3 4 (Alumni Editor 2 3 4) BUAG 3 4; Chess 2; Las Vegas Nigh Chairman 3; Freshman Homecoming Queer Representative, Prom Committee 3; Pow der Puff Game 4. KAREN LUTE, Reporter Historian When she smiles the sun shines. Student Council 4; Reporter Historian 4; Yearbook (Publicity and Subscription Man- ager 4); Girls ' State Alternate 3; GAA 1 2; Honor Society 3 4 (Secretary 4); YFC 3 4; BUAG 2 3 4 (Treasurer 2); Prom Committee 3. WAYNE SEMERAU, Treasurer Take the cash and let the credit go!!! Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3 4; Senate Page 1; Honor Society 2 3 4 (President 4); Band 1 2 3 4 (Secretary-Treasurer 4); Dance Band 1 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3 4; X- Country 1 2 3; Bell Ringers 4; Prom Committee 3; Hall of Fame (Most Likely To Succeed). WAYNE ANDERSON LEO AKINS I don ' t know one millionth of one per cent about anything. Student Council 1 2; Class Vice-President 1, Class Treas- urer 2; Intramurals I; House Page 1; Science Club 1 2; Booster Club 1 2 3; Band 2 3 4; Dance Band 4; Chess 3; Gymnastics 2; Prom Committee 3. LOYD ALLEN I make the best doughnut holes in town. Student Council 1; Intramurals 1; Science Club 1 2; Booster Club 1 2 3; Graphic Arts 2 3 (Secretary 2 3); Chess 3; Gymnastics 3. Let us in on the joke. Intramurals 1. BONITA ARNEY Sugar and spice and everything nice. Student Council 4; FBLA 4 (Vice-President 4); Bowling Green 1; Hobart 2. SHARON ARNOLD She ' s the one who kept Wrigley ' s in business. GAA 4. MILLIE AROCHO Great things come from small packages. Cheerleader 3 4; Student Council 2 4 (Secretary 4); GAA 1 2; Booster Club I 2; Spanish 2 (Treasurer 2); BUAG 3 4; Powder Puff 3 4. DENIS BEASLEY There ' s hard work in him— it comes out sometimes. Intramurals 1 2 3 4; Lettermen ' s 3 4; Chess 3; Footbj 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3 4. ANNE BLAKELEY Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. New Castle 1 2; Student Council 4; GAA 4; BUAG 3 Powder Puff 4; Prom Committee 3. TOM BOSWELL Napoleon was a small man too. Intramurals 1 2; Science Club 1 2 3. JOHN BROWN Not very talkative but distinctive Intramurals 1 2; Science Club 2. LEROY CHAPMAN Tut, tut— girls won ' t hurt you. Student Council 1; Intramurals 1 2 4; Gymnastics 2 3; Football 2 3; Track 1 2 3. LOUIS CLARY He has his own ideas. Intramurals 2 3 4; Track 2 3. CHARLOTTE COLEMAN But, Mr. Logan, it ' s only a dance. Cheerleader 3; Yearbook (Art Editor) 4; Booster Club 1 2; GAA 1 2 3; BUAG 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Drama 1; Powder puff 3 4; Charity Queen Candidate 2; Prom Committee 3. JANET CORNETT A sweet headache for some young man. Library 2; YFC 2; BUAG 3 4. BRENDA COX haven ' t laughed so hard since the hogs ate my brother. GAA 1 2; Booster Club 1 2; BUAG 3 4; Powder Puff 3 4. DIANNE CRAWFORD She is true to work and friends. Central Catholic 1 2; YFC 3; Choir 3 4; BUAG 4; Drama 4 (President 4); Swing Choir 3; Teahouse of the August Moon. CARRIE CZUBIK Love makes the world go round. Cheerleader 1 2 3 4 (Captain 4); Student Council 2; Yearbook 4; Girls ' State Alternate 3; Journalism 4; BUAG 2 3 4 (Treasurer 3, Sgt. at Arms 4); Prom Committee 3; Powder puff 3 4. GLORIA DAMRON Do blondes have more fun? GAA 3, Booster Club 1; YFC 3; BUAG 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3 4 (Sec. 4); Powder Puff 4. FRANCES DAVES A little learning is a dangerous thing. Honor Society 2 3 4 Vice-President 4; FTA 1 2; Science Club 3 4 (Secretary-Treasurer) 3; YFC 1 2 3 4 Vice. President Managing 4; Student Council 1 2 3 4; Prom Committee 3. DIANA DAVIS Her voice is soft, as if a kitten purred, yet when she wants, she sure is heard. YFC 3 4 (Vice-President 4); BUAG 3; Euarts High School lJ 1 D. Kado, 2 B. Waichulis, 3 E. Scott, 4 M. Maddock, 5 1. Mummery, 6 R. Joyner, 7 C. Czubik and B. Topper, 8 B. Singleton, 9 S. Wyller and E. Cable, 10 H. Reynolds, 11 K. Lute. DEAN DUMIS He finds a way or makes one. BOB DUNCAN He likes school — all but the classes. Intramurals 1 2 3 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3 4; Booster Club 2; Chess 3; Football 2; Track 1 2 3 4; X-Country 1 3 4. LOWELL DYER Young at heart, a friend to all. Intramurals 3 4; Science Club 3; YFC 1 2; Chess 2. MARY DZIUBLA A good book is the best of friends the same today and forever. FTA 1 2 (Reporter Historian 3); Booster Club 1 2; Chess 2; Las Vegas Committee 3. Hr ' JOYCE EATON Walk tall. FBLA 1 4 (Treasurer 4); YFC 2 3; BUAG 3 4. PEGGY EUBANKS First Pomp and Circumstance, then the Wedding March. Journalism Club 1; Booster Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 3; Choir 2 3 4; BUAG 3; Swing Choir 3. - MICHAEL ELLIS If at first you don ' t succeed , forget it. Booster Club 1 2 3; Chess 1 2 3; Football 1; Wrestling 4; Latin 1; Drama 1 4. LORRAINE FICK Love me, love my horse. GAA 1 2 3 4 (President 3 4); BUAG 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Y-Teens 3 (President 3); Powder puff 3 4. TERRY FODDRILL Hold it, I think you ' re gonna like this picture. Yearbook 4; FTA 1 2 3 4 (President 4); Journalism Club 3 4; Melting Pot Staff 3. RICHARD FORESTER Never speaks unless he has something to say. Intramurals 1 2; Science Club 2. LARRY FRAIN Whatl Me sing soprano? ROGER GAGNA Clark Gable had nothing on me. Intramurals 2; Science 2; Chess 2. ART GEAR Hope for the best; prepare for the worst. Yearbook Staff 2 3 (Photography); Intra- murals 1 2 3; Journalism 2 3; Science Club 1 2 3; Library Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 2 3 (Photography); Gymnastics 2 3 4. JIM GEORGE AH the world loves a lover. Intramurals 2 3 4; Lettermen ' s 2 3 4; Science 3, Chess 2 3; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 2 3 4; Track 1; Latin 2 3; Powder Puff 3 (Cheerleader). RICHARD GAGNA . . . then there was the time last year when I made my first mistake . . . Chess 2. EDWIN GASPER Time and tide wait for no man. Intramurals 1 2 3; Track 1 2 3 4. LINDA GEORGE She makes history but never studies it. Booster Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 3; Choir 1 BUAG 2 3; Drama 1; Swing Choir 3. RITA GILLIAM Full of pep and fun— shining like the sun. FBLA 1 3; YFC 1 2 3 4; BUAG 1 2 3. GALILEO GUTIERREZ The best names come by the yard. Intramurals 1 2 3 4; Gymnastics 4; Track 1 4. JOHN GOFF Congenial and shy, oh, what a guy! Science Club 1; Chess Club 2. JAYNE GORDON get a big bang out of doing things— the wrong way Student Council 4; BUAG 3 4; Latin 1; Y-Teens 3; Prol Committee 3; Senior Sweater Committee 4. Pictured below, L. to R. are. Row 1: J. Kroledge, G. Damron, S. Jones, J. Brown, M. O ' Connell, P. Tesanovich, P. Carpenter, B. Bascom, L. Pullen. Row 2: B. Garris, D. Persful, J. Butterworth, R. Camp, B. Hoop, M. Holland, J. Kallok, R. Lee, D. Garriguez. Row 3: Mrs. Wiliams, G. Marris, N. Little, E. Horn, J. Smietana, M. McLain, T. Smith, J. Thomas, B. Topper, B. Cummings. Row 4: B. Bacon, K. Redar, G. Smith, E. Bethel, P. James, R. Pand, L. Allen, D. Likey, T. Huges. JOHN HANSEN A rolling stone gathers no moss. Gymnastics 2 3; Drama 1. BETTY HARE Betty Bug. Booster Club 1; YFC 2; Choir 3, 4. DARLENE HARRILL It is better to receive than to give. BARBARA HENDRICKSON The sweetest of all sounds is praise. FT A 2; YFC 1 2 3 4 (Vice-President 2, President 4); Latin 1. GEORGE HENNINGS He could write books on looks. Spanish 2; Track 1. LEATTA HENSON Beat those ranchy mahees! Cheerleader 4; Student Council 1 2 3; Senate Page 1; GAA 1; FTA 1; Russian 3 (President); BUAG 2 3 4 (President 4); Hall of Fame 4; Powder Puff team 3 4; Prom Committee 3. RITA JAROSAK Quiet rivers often run deep. YFC 3. DONNA JENTZEN A friend in need is a friend indeed. CARL HUNKE Quiet and distinguished, yet always sin- cere. Science Club 1. KATHY HUTNICK She speaks for herself; and everybody else, come to think of it. GAA 1; Booster Club 1 2; BUAG 2 3 4; Powder puff 3 4 (Captain 4); Prom Committee 3. MARY HILL A good name is rather to be chosen than great r chejj Cheerleader 1; Class Officer 1 (Reporter-Historian); GAH 1; Booster Club 2; BUAG 2 3 4; Powder puff 3 4 (Cap tain 4); Miss Charity Candidate 1 2 3; Homecomin| Queen Candidate 2 4. RANDY HOOTEN A-rooting-tooten Hooten. Hall of Fame 4. ANTON KAISER Foiled again! Intramurals 1 2 3; Science Club 2. MITCH KING What do you mean what does the ' B ' stand for? East Gary 1 2; Hall of Fame 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4. MARY JOHNSON A warm smile is better than a thousand words. RAELEE JOHNSON She believes in doing her best quietly. YFC 1 2 3 4; Y-Teens 1 . DAN KADO If there ' s mischief, Dan ' s behind it. Student Council 2 3 (Treasurer 2 3); Great Books Club 1 2 (Vice-President 1 2); Science Club 3 4; Graphic Arts 2 3. RON JOYNER Thunderoad Yearbook Staff 3 4; Science Club 1; Graphic Arts 3; Melting Pot Staff 2 4 (Art Editor 2 4); Drama Club 4 (Art Executive 4); Prom Committee (Art Exe- cutive 3); Literary Magazine (Art Editor 4); Art Club 4 (President 4). CONNIE LILLY Beauty is as beauty does. Student Council 3; Class Secretary 2; Yearbook Staff 2, 3; GAA 1; FBLA 4 (President); Melting Pot Staff 2, 3; Hall of Fame 4; Homecoming Queen 4. JAN IS KOVEL She takes her smile everywhere. Booster Club 2; BUAG 3 4. GERALDINE KOVES Hard work is the secret of her success. YFC 4. ] M. Maddock, 2 L. Hensen D. Dumis M. Hill C. Coleman, 3 L. George, 4 B. Topper, 5 B. Sinks, 6 N. Stringer, 7 C. O ' Connor, 8 P. Eubanks, 9 C. Zoladz, 10 J. Eaton, 12 B. Hare, 13 M. O ' Connell, 14 D. and l. Crawford. DICK LILE I ' d rather be right than be President. Student Council 1 2 3 4 (President 4); Boys ' State 3; Lettermen ' s 2 3 4; Journalism Club 4; Melting Pot Staff 4; Debate Club 4; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Football 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3 4; Golf 1 2 3 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4; Chess Club 1 2; Science Club 1; Cheerleader for Powder Puff 3 4; Booster Club 1 2. RAY MAGNUSON Knowledge is power. Yearbook Staff 4; Boys ' State Alternate 3; Honor Society 3, 4; FBLA 2 3 (Vice-President 3). BOB McKNIGHT He ' s a wit and we ' re half right. Lettermen ' s 3; Science 3 4; Chess 2 3; Track 1 2; X- Country 2 3; Wrestling 3; Prom Committee 3. MARSHALL McLAIN A regular Hopalong Cassidy. Chess Club 1 2. BERNARD MAKOWIECKI Home is where the heart is. Chess Club 1 2 (President 2). Great Books Club 1; FBLA 2; YFC 1 2; Gymnastics 3 4 (President 4). GLEN MAXWELL Such is life. MIKE McLAIN Who said study, huh? Science Club 4; Chess Club 2. PAUL MILCHAK Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers. Yearbook Staff 4 (Business Manager 4); Journalism Cli 4; Booster Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 3; Basketball 1 3 4; Football 1 2; Track 2 4. ALICE MILLER Her slogan: Better late than never. GAA 1; Booster Club 2; YFC 12 3 4; Choir 4; BUAG 2; Drama 1 . LINDA MUMMERY One for all and all for Linda. FTA 1 2 (Treasurer 2); Honor Society 3 4; Journalism Club 1 2 3 4; Great Books Club 1; YFC 1 2 3 4 (Vice-President 3); Melting Pot Staff 4; Hall of Fame. MARGIE O ' CONNELL There is room at the top for the best. Yearbook Staff 3 4 (Executive Editor 4); FTA 1 2 3 (Reporter-Historian 3); Honor Society 3 4; Journalism Club 3 4; Science Club 4; FBLA 3; Melting Pot Staff 4 (Remember When); Debate Club 4; BUAG 2 3; Y-Teens 2 3; Las Vegas Night Committee 3; Hall of Fame 4 (Most Likely to Succeed). CAROLE O ' CONNOR She ' s the Vice-President in charge of the President. Student Council 1 2; Yearbook Staff 3 4; Girls ' State Alternate 3; GAA 2 3 4; FTA 1 2; Journalism Club 3 4; Booster Club 2; FBLA 2; Melting Pot Staff 3 4; BUAG 3 4; Y-Teens 1 2; Prom Committee 3. 38 BETTY PENDLETON A lifetime of teeming is worth a lot. YFC 3; BUAG 3; Emerson High School 1 2. DAVID PERSFUL A man of tew words is the best man. Intramurals 1 2 3 4 (Team Captain 3 4); Chess Club 2 3; Basketball 3 4; Football 3, 4. JAMES PEVERELLE Where there ' s a will, there ' s a way. Graphic Arts 3; YFC 3; Dance Band 4. CAROLYN PHELPS Women and elephants never forget. GAA 1 2; Booster 1 2; YFC 1; Choir 3; BUAG 3 4; Y-Teens 1; Powder puff 3 4; Prom Committee 3. RICHARD OLDHAM When I ' m right no one remembers, when I ' m wrong no one forgets. Science Club 2. ROSEMARY PADRON Variety is the spice of life. 1 C. Zoladz and P. Wengel, 2 Mr. Bromberg P. Wengel H. Reynolds J. Kelly, 3 ticket for Senior Hayride, 4 Senior Class ordering an. nouncements, 5 S. Shooey, 6 C. Lilly. LINDA RADOVICH She writes her own ticket. TERRY RADOVICH When athletics is on the list, you can depend on Terrance to be in the midst. Yearbook Staff 4; Intramurals 3 4; Lettermen ' s Club 2 3 4 (Secretary 4); Journalism 3 4 (Treasurer 3 4); Booster Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 3 4; Russian 2 4; Gymnastics 2 3; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball 1 2; Track 1 2 3 4; Football 2 3 4 (Captain 4); Powder Puff Game Coach 4; Turn-a-bout 4. 40 MYRA RAFFERTY And the song from beginning to end, I found in the heart of a friend. Visitation High School 1 2 3. JOE RANKE One good turn deserves another. Science Club 1 2 3 4 (President 3 4); Track 3 4; X- Country 1 3. JANICE ROBERTS You guysl Student Council 4; GAA 3 4; Band 1 2 3 4; BUAG 2 3 4; Powder Puff 3 4. JIM RODRICK James, James! Hold the ladder steady. Intramurals 1 2 3 4; Gymnastics 1; Track 1 2; Wrestling 1; Latin 1. TIM REED When in doubt ask your friends. Intramurals 2 3 4; Boys ' State 3; Letter- men ' s Club 4; Science Club 1; Graphic Arts 2 3 4 (Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4); Chess 1; Golf 3 4; Prom Committee 3. HARRY REYNOLDS He ' s tall, dark . . . well, that ' s two out of three. Powder Puff Cheerleader 4; Class Officer, Sgt. at Arms 1; Lettermen ' s Club 3 4 (Treasurer 4); Science Club 1 2 3; Boost- er Club 1 2; Graphic Arts 2 3 4 (Treas- urer 3, President 4); Library Club 1 2; Melting Pot Staff 4 (Head Production Chief 4); Gymnastics 2 3; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Football 1 2 3; Track 1 2 4; Ring Committee 3; Sweater Committee 4; Prom Committee 3; Turn-a-bout Dance 4. JOE RUELAS Nice to all; great or small Intramurals 1 2 3 4. LAURA SANTOS What is beautiful is good and what is good is beautiful. Booster Club 1 2; FBLA 4; BUAG 2 3 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Prom Committee 3; Las Vegas Night Committee 3; Miss Charity Court 3. ELVA SCOTT Silence is her golden rule. GAA 1; Booster 1; Y-Teens 3. 41 — CAROLE SEFCIK Last night at 12 I felt immense , but now I feel like 30 cents. Yearbook Staff 3 4; Girls ' State 3; GAA 1 3 4; FT A 1 4; Booster Club 1; FBLA 3; Melting Pot Staff 3 4 (Feature Editor 3); Debate 4; Drama 1 4; Y-Teens 3; PTSA 12 3 4 (Secretary 4); Prom Committee 3. PAULETTE SHAKULA Absence makes the heart grow fonder. SANDY SHARPIN Little, r.ot loud, pretty, not proud. GAA 1; Booster Club 1; Choir 1; Y-Teens 3. JOANNE SiCHTERMANN You ' re as beautiful as the thoughts you think. Student Council 1 2 4; Yearbook 4; GAA 1 2; Honor Society 3 4; BUAG 2 3; Prom Committee 3; Powder Puff 3. BERNIS SINGLETON A pleasant smile adds to her charm. YFC 1 2 3 4. BARBARA SINKS What ' s a Sarb? Michigan City 1 2; BUAG 3 4; Powder Puff game 4. Senior-Snaps 1. C. Sharpin, 2. T. Boswell, 3. C. O ' Connor, 4. H. Reynolds, 5. L. Whyle, 6. J. Peverelle, 7. A. Gear, 8. J. Yarsh, 9. B. Waichulis EVELYN SMITH A stitch in time saves nine. GLORIA SNIDER While we live let ' s live in clover , for when we ' re dead we ' re dead all over. Student Council 2; GAA 1 2; Booster Club 1 2 3; BUAG 3. 44 SHARON SOOHEY A penny for your thoughts. Cheerleader 1 2; GAA 1; Booster Club 1 2; Choir 1; Choraliers 2 3; Powder Puff 3; Prom Committee 3. RUDY SOSA Everything is so-so for Sosa. STELLA SOSA Keep smiling; it makes everyone wonder what you have been up to. Y-Teens 3 (Vice-President). JOE SPIEGLA He who never made a mistake never made a great discovery. Intramurals 2 3 4; Gymnastics 2 3; Foot- ball 1 2; Track 2. MARCY STEPP Happy as a mosquito who just passed her screen test. Cheerleader 2; Student Council 1; GAA 1; Booster Club 1 2 . SAM STOUT Let others do the working. I ' ll do the resting. Intramurals 1 2 3. JUDY THOMPSON Never talking is something to talk about. Portage High School 1 2 3. NEAL STRINGER Dance with the guitar man. Intramurals 2 3 4; Science Club 2; Chess Club 1 2 (Vice-President 1 2 3); Gymnastics 3 4; Track 1 2 3 X-Country 1 2 3. GAA 1 2; Booster Club 1; FBLA 4; Band 1; BUAG 3 4; Y-Teens 3; Powder Puff 3 4. ROBERT TOPPER Naughty, Naughty, mustn ' t do ; that ' s another foul on you —Toot, Toot. Student Council 1; Yearbook Staff 4 (Sports Editor); Lettermen ' s Club 2 3 4; Journalism 3 4 (Secretary 4); Melting Pot Staff 2 3; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Football 1 5 3; Track 1 2; Prom Committee 3; Tennis 3 4. ELIZABETH WAICHULIS Time heals what reason cannot. JOAN THYEN What Haunted House? Andrean High School 1 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Girls ' State 3 (City Councilman); GAA 4; Journalism Club 4; FBLA 3; BUAG 3 4; Las Vegas Night Committee 3; Prom Com- mittee 3. ROBERT SUL God helps them that help themselves. CAROL WOODWORTH She raises your spirits from low to high. Student Council 2 3 (Reporter-Historian); YFC 1 2 3; BUAG 2 3; Drama 1; Prom Committee 3. SYLVIA WYLLER It ' s not how long, but how well we live. GAA 1; Booster Club 1; Y-Teens 3. JEFFERY YARSH A little is spoken, but much is shown. Russian Club 3 (Treasurer 3); Chess Club 1. CAROL JEAN ZOLADZ The happiest person thinks the most interesting thoughts. Yearbook Staff 4; Girls ' State 3 (City Councilman); FTA 1 2; Journalism Club 2 3 4; Booster Club 1 2; FBLA 3; Melting Pot Staff 2 3; BUAG 2 3; Chess Club 3; Hall of Fame 4 (Class Clown); Latin Club 1; Y-Teens 3 (Vice- President); Las Vegas Night Committee 3; Powder Puff 3; Pin Committee 4. PAUL WENGEL OH! S-H-U-K-E-Y-D-U-R-N Student Council 2 3 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Lettermen ' s Club 3 4; Journalism Club 4; Science Club 4; Melting Pot Staff 4; Gymnastics 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3; X-Country 1 2 3; Latin Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Turn-About Committee 4 (Chairman). GEORGE WHITTINGHILL A closed mouth catches no flies. Intramurals 2 3; Science Club 2. SHIRLEY COMBS Watch out, boys! Look who ' s coming down the street. Student Council 3; GAA 4; Booster Club 1; Choir 2 3 4 (Secretary 2 3 4); BUAG 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Drama Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Powder Puff 3 4. PHIL ZOLAD2 You gotta be a football hero to get along with the beautiful girls. Student Council 4 (Treasurer 4); Intramurals 2; Letter, men ' s 2 3 4 (Vice-President 3); Science Club 3; Booster Club 1; Chess Club 2 3; Hall of Fame 4; Basketball I; Football 1 2 3 4; (Co-Captain 4); Track 12 3 4; Prom Committee 3; Turn-a-bout 3 4 (Chairman 4). LINDA ZRAMKOSKI When angry count to ten before you speak; if vert angry, 1 00. Journalism Club 2 3 4 (Vice-President 3); Booster Club 1 2; FBLA 3; Melting Pot Staff 2 3 4 (Feature Editor 3) ; BUAG 2 3 4; Hall of Fame 4; Y-Teens 2; Powder Puff 4; Las Vegas Committee 3; GAA 4. DAVE BROWN Character goes hand-in-hand with integ- rity. EDDIE BETHEL A nicer guy could never be found, when you want him he ' s always around. Student Council 1; Intramurals 1. Marilyn Adams Dave Addison Bob Akins Kathy Alfaro Freddie Allison Denise Andrews Darlene Alexander Norma Baimakovich John Barney June Beasley Mike Beaudry Dave Bell Beverly Bernoska Peggy Bogusz Ronald Bolen Stephen Bowling Woodie Brasher Dale Brown Joyce Brown Chuck Buehler John Buehler Corby Burton Jerry Carden Barbara Carlson Jk ■ -I I ft rs v ' ; « ft  ' ■J 7 cp 4N f Hr 4 , i D j fS “V J S ' -5 ft I V 50 Joe Castellanos Andy Chaja Jessie Chavez Art Choate Karen Clapp Sharon Clark Ruby Cochran Claude Coleman Bill Collazo Marie Collazo Wanda Collier Girth Gombs Brenda Cook Roger Coots Dennis Corley Jerry Corley James Cummings Steve Czilli Georgiana Davich Art Davis a fj Pi § ft k k © © . i w C y  cf IHF5 4 == 3 % f r P y a 7 y 4 V • cs m rs f d 1 -V t t Dragicia Dejanovic Elfentino De Jesus Wilfred Delvalle Linda Dembosky Linda Demis Nicky Demo Violet Dillon Judy Dismore Don Doolin Diann Douthitt Peggy Doxtater Gloria Duarte Barbara Dwight Norman Eldridge Jerry Erny Lynn Frain Rachel Freeman Harold Fugate Ruth Forster Carmen Garcia Pearl Garrison Margaret Gault Jerry Gorby Rebecca Groover Jim Gulley Rose Gumulaski Dave Garrigus Carol Hale Ron Hansen Bill Hall Gerry Hanson Frank Hartley Martha Haywood Christine Heideman James Henson Bob Hinkle Phyllis Holder Pat Homer Ira Hunter Nadine Humphrey Cheryl Hutchins Lois Irby Cheryl Jackson Bruce Jansen 51 Charlene Jenkins Pete Johns Darlene Johnson Shirley Johnson Bill Jones Mary Kallok Don Kelly Linda Kosak Barbara Killingsworth Jackie Kroledge Michael Kujawski Natalie Kralik Dale Keene Tony Lahaie Tom Lambert Bernard Larson Denece Leaser Diana Leaser Terry Leonard Dewey Lemley Walter Leslie John Loscuito Jack Martin William Mason Janice McClusky Dennis McDougall Charles Miller Lonnie Minarich Eligio Morales Betty Mutters Dan Mutters Milena Nehring Pat Neill Thomas Nemtuda Bennie Newcomb Judy Norman Kenneth Nowak Pat Oldaker Irene Odle Danny Olkoski Steve Oslizlo Terri Ozbourn Casmir Palmowski Linda Parks John Parkinson Nicky Pavy Debbie Pero Jerome Pero Roberta Pope Ron Potrebic Mike Pritchett Barbara Ray Bill Reed Curt Remus Angela Reyes Tom Richardson Betty Riley Janet Ripperdan Sylvia Rodriguez Jackie Rogers Karen Rose Tom Schmidt Judy Schoon Millie Seberger Carol Sepanski Charlotte Sharula Connie Sharpin Effie Shelton Charles Shied Barbara Shire Linda Sichtermann Jeanne Sichtermann Jo Anne Simcoe Willy Skubish Martha Smith Judy Soria George Spargo Susan Spiegla Sonia Stangebye Nick Stankovic Olive Stigall John Stratton Bill Swisher Monica Szpak Max Tabla Jimmy Tankersley Dale Tarchala Martha Targgart 53 James Tate Ralph Tharp Bill Toscani Marie Toman Barbara Trezak Dionicio Trinidad Jacque Trump Jane Urban Larry Waddell Mike Walker Troy Walker Barbara Watkins Phyllis Welton Larry Westmoreland Jim Westphal Janis White Robin Whyle Joe Wielogorski Bob Wineinger Kathy Zbyrowski Attending one of the many get- togethers given by the Junior class are: Shirley Scott, Sue Pearman, Janet Puchowski, Con- nie Sharpin, Gloria Duarte, Barbara Trezak, Dee Yates, Mil- lie Seberger, Girth Combs, Georgians Davich, and Barbara Ray. Alton Blalock Mary Frailey Dave Garrigus Betty Lindsey Jose Guzman NOT SHOWN Billy Jansen Leo Kenzie Carol Kriss Walter Gasper Richard Lockwood Larry Paradine Pat Pierce Juanita Serrano Jerome Shoppa Paul Soria Bonnie Stewart Jim Wallace Donna Zimmerle Sop mMnMLS. Carlos Alfaro Alice Allen Wade Anderson Robert Beatty Bill Beeson Wayne Bellar Pat Benka Georgia Bjerkness Joe Blakely Tom Blystone Paul Boyer Tom Boyer Linda Bristol Kathleen Brown Marion Brown Preston Brown Ruth Brown Stephen Brown Vs? % 1 i ? Dennis Bullington Larry Cagle Linda Cagle Ronald Cams Oi o Donavan Childers ' r Janice Carter William Carter Albert Cash m •v ' . . ? Alberta Cash Arley Castleberry Judy Chudzick Fred Coleman n Sue Condon Irma Cook Gail Cooper Gary Chapman Linda Consorti Arthur Cornett Sherry Cornett Kim Cory A Jtttk Inez Courtney Larry Crawford Bill Cummings Diedra Cunningham Keith Curtis Sharon Curtis Dennis Czubik Charles Daugherty Doris Daves Caro) Davis Gary Deperio 56 Harry Dickson Steven Disney Jim Dixon Mark Dusich Larry Dziubla Martha Edge Melvin Eldridge n a e Dennis Ellis Danny Evanoff Debbie Ewing Patrick Fedor Jim Fedorchak Ron Fields Linda Fisher Wanda Lee Fletcher Ralph Flowers Pam Flynn Rebecca Fultz Wayne Gagna Marilyn Gill Janet Glenn Linda Groves Sonia Guzman Christine Hamady Jo Anne Hanson Willie Garner Linda Gault David Gawor Dianne Gear Harry George Betty Hardesty Tom Hardesty Emma Hare Lonnie Harper Linda H Clifford Hineline Phyllis Hordeman Paul House Jayne Huff Wayne Husarik Marvin Hutnick Joanne Janiczek Sandra Johns Curtis Jones Robert Keever Sandra Kidwell 57 Linnea Kincaid Brenda King Frank Knight Steve Kopecy Vera Kovacevic Marie Kowalski Pam Kresnocky Terry Hill Donna Hinchley Tom Hinchley © ca Nancy Kujawa Patricia Laba Linda Lafferty Eva Lambert Robert Lane Fred Lee Mark Lee a Vicki Martin Edwin Martinez Beverly Mast Ron Mattia Stephen McCraney Linda McDaniel David Mefford Barbara Lyczany Albert Lyons Rich McKee Linda Magnuson Dianna Marks Brenda Merodias Diane Naglosky Billy Newcomb Rich Norman Louise Oslizlo Linda Owen w V 1 Jeff Morris Stephen Morris Bonnie Mowry Ol f!k ■- § Mike Mullee Wt nrl 58 Ellen Pace Melody Padgett Sylvia Padron John Parks Ken Payne Vonda Pemberton Terry Pendleton Don Phelps Jim Phillips Carol Piskoty Larry Powers Bill Pritchard Dana Pritchett a m a f A o. h - A . p. iO, a C o , a Jk ex FX co V y ( 7 FX Katie Proffer Francine Prusinski Dan Pulaski Robert Rajsic Jim Ramsey Janie Randolph Diane Ranke Charles Reeves Pat Rhea Douglas Riffle Sherman Riggers Victor Rodriguez Bob Rogula John Rogula Ayda Roman Jeanette Rose Kurt Ruthenbeck John Schmidt Sharon Sinks Pat Snellgrove Joan Snow Edward Serrano Sharon Shepard Jerry Shuttz Ken Singleton Don Steele Gary Stevens Rick Stewart Jean Spakowski Irene Spargo Earl Sprague Toni Swisher Vernon Taulbee Tony Tetalovich David Tharp David Storey Donald Strieker Edwin Subartowicz William Tharp John Thomas Kathy Thompson Anna Trusky Sigmund Trzebski Jerry Vanderplough John Van Vleet Billy Via Dan Villigran Ken Walker Frances Wallace 59 Jim Ward Florian Wengel Katie Westmoreland Pat Wherry Lillian White Karen Whitely Beverly Williamson Dan Wilson Billy Windsor Linda Wright Cynthia Wolny Sherrill Wright Barbara Wyler Front row: Janet Leech, Ricky Harris, and Karen Little. Second row: Joe Garvalia, Fred Lee, Chuck Lee, Phil Peters, shown at one of the many parties held during the year. NOT SHOWN Gary Adams Debbie Batusic Larry Breyfogle Linda Cagle Barb Crocker Doug Crum Ronda Davids Gil Del Montes Paul Duncan Virginia Ele Sandra Fazekas Lynn Fife Larry Friesner Dave Garza Pam Gear Anselmo Guzman Ruby Hatfield Charlene Hill Carolyn Hoggard Dawn Huddleston Ron Kirk Judy Kyncy Patsy Kyncy Josephine Lopez Roberto Morlas Joy Nekvasil Doug Neely Don Perkins Sandra Pozdol Dan Polewski Dave Ready Beverly Rearick Kennard Richardson Joe Sandilla Tom Santos Jose Serrano Toni Swisher George Tetalovich Chris Paul Vickers Ed Walker Walt Wallace Emery Wilson Stover Grace Betty Steward 60 Cecilia Afanador Shirley Afanador Edwin Ailes Sue Arnold Etta Arney Dwayne Austin Sue Balka Peggy Ball Larry Barrassas Mike Bernacet Barb Biddleman Barb Bjerkness Chuck Bolten Tom Bowling Bob Bristol Barry Bare Carol Carriedo Darla Catlin Gertrudis Collazo Peggy Covey Edith- Cummings Gregory DePerio Hubert DeVaney Janet Deyarmin Joan Doxtater Margaret Dunahoo Carol Easton Melody Fields Gene Finch Joan Fleck Sally Anderson Dave Ansboro Pat Armstrong Debbie Bagley Pete Baimakovich Larry Baker Bill Ballog Shirley Beal Diana Bell Nina Blalock Earline Blanks Dave Blystone Dan Brown Bob Burrell Roberta Burton Dennis Cauley Barb Caesar Ron Chapman Angeles Dejesus Carmen Del Valle Patsy Demo Bill Dillard Linda Dillion Shelly Disney Vicki Eaton Garry Erny Bonnie Fidley Diane Frazier Dianne Galka Bob Garrigues PA A f ’ „ Jt A A A a ✓ px PA A A o   r% V V t  ' r 2i % ip A a r t‘ M t x al t r ' i VW r s ! 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V r h Frank Gant Muriel Garza Mike Gear Ann Goodwin George Gordon Janice Gorby Sherry Hanson Steffie Harrill Rick Harris Steve Heideman Merrie Henry ' Ron Hicks Roberta Hoover Tom Hunter Terry Hyland Kenny Johansen Evan Johnson Nancy Kaiser Christine Klos Barb Knight Jim Kochan Della LaMorte Darryl Lancaster Barb Larson Sandy Loscuito Cheryl Luck Tom Luellman Linda McGowan Simon McDonald Mara Marich Gail Girton Joseph Gliniecki Karen Godsey Penny Graham Gloria Gutierrez Jerry Hall Margaret Hartgraves Larry Hartley Charlene Heffner Connie Hisey Anna Hodakowski Lee Hoover Richard Ippolito Karen Janes Rog ' er Jesters David Kallock Linda Kibble Bill King Pam Korpita John Kroledge Donna Lafferty Mary Leaser Judy Leslie Lark Lile Joseph Lunghofer Veronica Malek Duane McCord 63 Chuck Marshall Mary Maxwell Danny Meade Carolyn Meeks Cecil Messer Ron Meitzner Mark Mullee Sharon Mummery Joan Munson Jeff Null Peggy Olkoski Mike O ' Mary Paul Patten George Patterson Phil Peters Joe Pleasant Cheryl Porter Ralph Posey Chuck R agon Buddy Ramsey Judy Rector cO Ron Rodrick Marcus Rodriguez Sal Rodriguez Bill Santmyre Jane Santos Jean Santos Jim Sefcik Jean Sepanski Dave Shirey Helena Smietana Amos Smith Byron Smith Peggy Millner Bryant Mitol Bob Moss mt , ’ :J Ruthie Nance Kerry Newcomb Martha Newcomb Thomas Orange Brenda Parks Harley Parks Darlene Peterson Elizabeth Petruska Candace Phelps Cecil Powers Brenda Prince Brenda Radovich (A Paula Reed Kenny Richardson Hobart Roberts Barb Rusnak Don Samuels Karen Sandala Terry Schoon Leslie Seals Helen Seberger Richard Sichtermapn Theresa Skubish Tom Slane Chuck Smith Michael Smith Marie Snider Dave Soderquist Mary Soohey Dave Soto Shirley Stanley Paul Stefanovich Patsy Stewart Carolyn Summar Sandy Swietzer Judy Tabla Laura Thorsen Vicki Tincher Francis Toledo Teresa Trowbridge Don Try on Gloria Tryon Joan Valovich Darrell Van Cleef Bert Varga Ron Ward Jesse Warren Evelyn Weeks John Wherry Jim Williams Jerry Wilson Jerri Wojtysiak Bonnie Wright Harold Wright Nancy Zimmer Nina Zimmerle Lottie Zuwala Lillian Spencer Mark Spitler John Stankovic Dennis Stiley Mike Stoica Vera Stojanovich Wayne Tallent Shirlyn Tate Harold Taulbee Israel Toledo Rose Toman Teresa Trojan Mary Tryon Lee Turner Rose Uskert Joey Vorkapich Danny Waddell Jerry Walker Jim Wendricks Dennis Westmoreland Dorothy Westmoreland Terry Wilson Diane Wood Frank Woodworth Harold Wynne Kathy Zalas Cheryl Zanzig 65 Francis Castleberry Chuck Cauley John Chapman Some enthusiastic members of the Freshman class are shown making posters for one of their classes. NOT SHOWN: Jim Archer Florence Kappos Pat Ashmore John Kelly John Beaty Sandra Lowe Janet Creager Fleix Negron Linda Cronch Beverly Schnetzler Judy Davis Martha Stanley Ralph Duncan Juanita Stewart Thomas Fleicher David Stratton Pina Fonesca Alice Stroud Adele Frailey Glenda Thompson Roberta Frailey Dean Tolliver Anelmo Guzman Antonia Trinidad Linda Hendrickson Jim Vickery Jim Hensley Linda Wilkerson 66 Student Council RIVER FOREST STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Up and down, first vertical row: Danny Evanoff, Bonita Arney, Dana Pritchett, Nadine Humphrey. Second row: Alice Allen, Ricky Harris, France Jean Daves, Phil Zoladz. Third row: Bruce Jansen, Dave Addison, Cynthia Wolny, Ron Chapman, Dick Lile. Fourth row: Joanne Sichtermann, Bonnie Wright, Marie Kowalski, Millie Arocho. Fifth row: Dennis Stilley, Anne Blakeley, Karen Lute, Pat Neill, Max Tabla. Sixth row: Mike Mullee, Linde Dembosky, Jackie Rogers, Mr. La Bounty, Sponsor. The above people are the representatives of River Forest High School. There are members of every class and one from each homeroom in the high school. These are the people who have a very close connection with the way our school is operated. Student ideas and opinions are voiced through Student Council. School policies, traditions, needs, and wants are discussed, and sometimes changed. This year Student Council has dons much to help the school, through the Christmas canned goods drive, contributions to retarded children ' s homes, and the annual River Forest Charity Week. Student Council activities have done much to raise the standards and increase community approval of River Forest High School. 68 Honor Society Shown in this picture are left to right: Martha Targgart, Margie O Connell, Joanne Sichtermann, Karen Clapp, Wayne Semerau, Mr. James Kristoff, SPONSOR, Karen Lute, Linda Dembosky, Linda Mummery, and Frances Daves. The most important and re- warding organization at River Forest is the National Honor So- ciety. Membership is based on Character, Leadership, Service and Scholarship and is permitted only to those students who qual- ify. Honor Society is mainly a service club and does a project annually to better the school or community. An assembly is given at the end of each year to induct the new members. At this program each new member receives a membership card and pin after reciting the Honor Society ' s pledge. Each person belonging to this organization will agree that it is indeed a great honor and priv- ilege to obtain membership in River Forest ' s chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society. 69 The Designers of Our Voyage Advertising Manager? Oh, no; that ' s Bob Topper, Sports Editor. He ' s the person who ' s spent a good deal of his time sitting on top of the Journalism cabinet arranging the outstanding sports section of the ' 64 INGOT. Shown here is the entire staff of the ' 64 INGOT. These people have worked hard throughout the year in order to put out an enjoyable and memorable yearbook. Bottom row, left to right: Terry Radovich, Adver- tising Co-Editor; Michele Marie Mad- dock, Asst. Editor; Margie O ' Connell, Editor-in-chief; Carol Zoladz. Second row: Natalie Kralik, Terry Foddrill, Pat Neill, Paul Milchak, Business Manager; Ron Lee, Carole O ' Connor. Top row: Carrie Czubik, Phil Peters, Linda Dembosky, Charlotte Coleman, Art Editor; Ron Joyner, Bob Topper, Sports Editor; Paul Wengel, Adver- tising Co-Editor; JoAnne Simcoe, Jo- anne Sichtermann, Karen Lute, Sub- scription and Publicity Manager; Bet- ty Waichulis, Jackie Rogers, Carole Sefcik, Jacque Trump, Vera Kova- cevic. 70 The ’ 64 Ingot Staff Shown here are the outstanding members of the ' 64 INGOT staff. Left to right , first row : Natalie Kralik. Second row: Pat Neill, Carrie Czubik.. Third row, standing: Carole O ' Connor, Carol Zoladz, ( seated ) Betty Waichulis, Ron Lee, Mr. Satterfield, Sponsor, Terry Foddrill. Newspaper Group Increases Scope Seated, L. to R.: Pat Neill, Millie Arocho, Carol Easton, Ruth Forester, Candy Phelps. Row 2: Ron Joyner, Dick Lile, Steve Disney, John Kelly, Harry Reynolds, Terry Radovich, Bob Topper, Steve Morris, Dan Poleski, Dave Lile, Phil Peters, Harold Fugate. Standing: Georgiann Miller, Sue Condon, Mary Henry, Carol Sefcik, Jo Anne Simcoe, Debbie Batusic, Linda Mummery, Linda Dembosky, Anne Blakely, Linda Zromkoski, Vera Kovacevic, Jackie Rogers, Margie O ' Connell, Dana Pritchett, Paul Wengel. The Melting Pot Staff begins to train its writers early. This year students were offered a beginning class in journalism and an advanced class. Publication was increased by the school ' s purchase of an offset printing press. The entire department including the newest ad- dition, the Reflector literary magazine, joined forces to co-sponsor the first Awards Banquet. Enterprising journalists have already begun to make plans for the new school year. Heading the operation of the Melting Pot was Sue Condon, News Editor; Harry Reynolds, Produc- tion Manager; Ron Joyner, Art Editor; and Linda Dembosky, Executive Editor. Shown in this picture is Linda Dembosky, Executive Editor of River Forest ' s news- paper, the Melting Pot. 72 Literary Magazine Top row (L to R): Jacque Trump, Dan Olkoski, Linda Dembosky, Betty Mutters, Bill Collazo, Jack Martin. Bottom row (L to R): Nadine Humphrey, Jackie Rogers, Martha Taggart, Debbie Pero, Pat Neil, Miss Arlene Miller. All of these staff members are Juniors. 73 River Forest published its first literary magazine, The Reflector, this year. It was received with great success by the students. The magazine was produced by Debbie Pero, appointed editor, and a staff of interested Juniors, under the supervision of their English teacher,. Miss Arlene Miller. Entries were submitted by students of all the Hobart Township schools. First places and hon- orable mentions were awarded in elementary, junior high, and high school divisions. Pictured at the left is a group of staff members working on the magazine. They are (I to r) Martha Targgart, Pat Neil, Debbie Pero, Dan Olkoski, and Jackie Rogers. They Work • Front row , left-right: Jim Cummings, Wayne Meitzner, Ron Mattia, Mark Lee, Dionicio Trinidad, Jeff Yarsh. Second row: Marvin Hutnick, Tom Beil, Larry Morgan, Nick Stankovich, Bill Colazzo, Bob McKnight. Third row: Neal Stringer, Dick Lile, Ed Subartovich, Art Davis, David Mefford, Bill Toscania, and Mr. Warner. The River Forest Chess Club has risen from near aband onment to one of the most publicized clubs in our school. Through Mr. Warner ' s skill- ful help they learn the techniques and patterns of the game of Chess. Plans are in the process for an inter-school tournament in which these boys will have a chance to show Mr. Warner what they have really learned. Mr. Warner also has high hopes of competing his club with the Chess Club of Merriville High School. Qrf60 77 UYlkty Mr. Warner is showing some of his club how the pros ' play. With Mr. Warner are: Dick Lile, Nick Stankovich, and Bill Colazzo. 74 To the Future FBLA Shown from left to right. Top Row: Christine Hidemann, Drajica Dejanovic, Geraldine Koves, Rose Gumulauski, Laura Santos, Jean Hunter, Rita Gilliam, Millie Arocho. Bottom Row: Joyce Eaton, Bonita Arney, Connie Lilly, Pat Homer. Some of the members of the FBLA are shown using one of the duplicating machines during club meeting period. Pictured are: Bonita Arney, Geraldine Koves, Pat Homer, Rita Gilliam, Millie Arocho, Connie Lilly, Laura Santos, and Joyce Eaton. One of the oldest and best-established clubs at River Forest High School is the Future Business Leaders of America. With the aid of Mrs. Laura Langley, sponsor, this organization trains students for a prosperous future in the business world. Special emphasis is placed on secretarial and office work. As a project this year, the FBLA sponsored the annual Halloween Dance held in the high school cafeteria. As a branch of the National FBLA, club members attend an annual convention. Here they display various projects they ' ve worked on during the year. Lettermen’s Club 9 i Hv 1 U j j Bottom (L to R): John Rogula, Bob Rogula, Harry George, Dan Villigran, Jeff Morris, Eugene Gif de Montez, Mike Mullee. (Second row): Jerry Corley, Art Davis, Dave Bell, Curt Remus, Lonnie Minarich, Fred Lee, Al Hansen. (Back row): Joe Castalanos, Paul Wengel, Ernie Lawrence, Bob McKnight, Ronnie Lee, Dick Lile, Tim Reed, Harry Reynolds, Bob Topper, John Kelly, Jim George, Phil Zoladz, Lonnie Choate, Terry Radovich, Club Sponsor, Mr. Bill Logan. Shown at the Christmas dance sponsored by the lettermen are (L to R), JoAnne Simcoe, John Kelly, Gloria Duarte, Jim George, Barb Carlson, and Harry Reynolds. The Lettermen ' s Club was very active during this school year. As a money making project the Letter- men sponsored the Annual Lettermen ' s Dance. The dance was held in the high school gymnasium. The Lettermen also sponsored the Christmas dance, which was held in the Jr. High multi-purpose room. The title of the dance was, The Night Before, the Night Before, the Night Before, the Night Before Christ- mas. This year the lettermen acted as ushers at all home basketball games and handed out programs at football games held on our home field. The Lettermen ' s Club had planned taking a field trip to an athletic contest in the area for an extra event during the year. The officers of the club are: President, Ronnie Lee; Vice-President, Phil Zoladz; Secretary, Terry Rad- ovich; Treasurer, Harry Reynolds; Reporter-Historian, Lonnie Choate; Sergeant-at-Arms, John Kelly; and Club Sponsor, Mr. Bill Logan. 76 Girls’ Athletic Association Top row, L. to R.: R. Brown, L. Oslizlo, L. Turner, P. Bogusz, D. Galka, M. Garza, J. H uff, S. Kidwell. Second row: M. Leaser, M. Maddock, B. Waichulis, L. Zromkoski, S. Anderson, N. Zimmer, C. Afanador, G. Gurerriz, E. Weeks, S. Sepanski, C. Phelps. Third rowi.G. Tryon, B. Ceasre, J. Trump, P. Gear, R. Freeman, K. Clapp, Miss Vannorsdall, J. Rogers, B. Bernoska, J. Brown, C. Sefcik, J. Roberts. Bottom row: T. Trojan, J. Munson, M. Taiggart, P. Neill, P. Holder, L. Fick, D. Leaser, A. Reyes, D. Leaser, S. Combs. The Girls ' Athletic Association, better known to Ingot gals as the GAA, stimulates good sports- manship through athletic endeavor. By partici- pating with the state organization, the local GAA unites in forming bonds ' of friendship throughout the state. Our club has participated in local sports days, district clinics, and state camps. The GAA has completed its second year under the state-wide point system. Many activities are on the GAA ' s roster. Sea- sonal sports including soccer, basketball, softball, badminton, apparatus, archery, volleyball, table tennis ,and bowling, round out the club ' s yearly schedule of regular sports. This program awards merit points to the par- ticipants of GAA activities. Merit points are also awarded for those activities which are not spon- sored on class time. These activities include ice skating, roller skating, horseback riding, bowling, table tennis, and hiking. Skill tests measure personal accomplishment in athletic achievement. Written tests measure the athlete ' s comprehension of the mechanics of the individual sports. Club membership is not a necessity for those interested in participating in the various sports. Merit points, however, are only awarded to those who have become members. Miss Vannorsdall is shown explaining to some of the girls the rules and regulations of the organization. Better Understandings of Athletics for Girls B.U.A.G. Bottom row , left to right: G. Tryon, P. Holder, B. Waichulas, M. Maddock, G. Damron, K. Hutnick, L. Henson, S. Combs, J. Roberts, C. Phelps, K. Lute, J. Kovel. Second row: Mr. Bromberg (Sponsor), M. Taggart, L. Zromkoski, J. Cornett, P. Shakula, C. Coleman, J. Thyne, A. Blakeley, C. Czubik, M. Arocho, R. Gilliam, D. Crawford, J. Gordon. Third row: J. Haywood, C. Shakula, D. Alexander, J. Simcoe, M. Kallok, G. Davich, G. Duarte, E. Shelton, T. Osbourne, M. Nehring, B. Ray, B. Stewart. Fourth row: J. Brown, D. Pero, N. Baimakovich, D. Leaser, R. Freeman, R. Forester, A. Reyes, D. Leaser, C. Sharpin, K. Rose, M. Seberger, S. Rodrigqus. Fifth row: B. Lyczany, C. Jenkins, J. McCluskey, L. Frain, J. Dismore, B. Carlson, P. Oldaker, M. Toman, S. Stangebye, L. Sichterman, B. Bernoska, P. Neil, N. Kralik. Sixth row: J. Carter, L. McDaniel, J. Urban, D. Dwight, B. Trezak, J. Chudzicki, L. Yarsh, J. Hanson, L. Cagle, E. Hare, D. Hesford, B. King. Seventh row: F. Prusinski, J. Glenn, S. Padron, G. Cooper, L. Fletcher, D. Pritchett, B. Merodias, B. Mast, C. Davis, B. Moury, K. Thompson, D. Ranke. Eighth row: P. Hordeman, P. Laba, C. Hill, J. Leech, L. Lafferty, J. Spakowski, L. Hill, P. Kresnocky, P. Demo, A. Alfano. Ninth row: L. Demis, G. Combs, S. Anderson, K. Zalas, C. Summars, J. Tabla, M. Soohey, C. Phelps, B. Stewart. Tenth row: M. Leaser, B. Ceaser, C. Klos, T. Skubish, P. Bogusz, K. Godsey, J. Corbey, L. Henry. CHORALIERS The Choraliers are a group of specially cho- sen girls. Not all girls in the Concert Choir are automatically put into this organization. The membership of the Chor- aliers is entirely up to Mr. Rex Brown, the sponsor. Each year the Chora- liers participate in a State Vocal Ensemble contest held at Lew Wallace High School. This year the girls ' group captured a first place rating for their rendition of Rain. This is the first such Choral award won by our school. The Choraliers, (I to r): Linda Demis, Barb Carlson, Joan Riley, Betty Mutters, Judy Norman, Jo Ann Simcoe, Nadine Humphrey, and Frandne Prusnski. Stroke the Oars in Rhythm DANCE BAND The Dance Band is composed of Concert Band members entirely. This organization parti- cipates at an annual Solo and Ensemble contest held at Portage High School. This year the Dance Band received a Second Place rating. The two numbers the Dance Band played this year were, Star Dust and A String of Pearls. The Dance Band also has a performance in the planning stage to be given in conjunction with the High School Concert Band. The Dance Band (L to R): Back row: Leo Akins, Dan Villigran .- Third row: Ronnie Lee, Wayne Semerau, Rich Zimmerman, Johnny Mitchell. Second row: Lanny Whyle, Fred Lee, Jim Ramsey. Front row: Harry Dickson, Buddy Ramsey, Wade Anderson, Melvin Eldridge, Patrick Fedor, and Ron Potrebic. 79 While the club ' s president, Paul House, is reviewing some paper work with Linda Dembosky, Pat Loving, Gene Adamczyk, sponsor, Duane McCord, Jeff Yarsh, Steve Morris, and Vera Kovacevic, inspect the work. Russian Club Members Sail on the Sea of Adventurous Learning Any voyage can be a pleasure. The Russian Club proves that the learning of a language does not complete one ' s knowledge of a culture. By seeing the Russian way of life through its authors, people, and its cultural exchange activi- ties, these students hope to broaden their under- standing. The club ' s program of activities this year has included a joint session with the International Relations Club. At this meeting the Russian Club sponsor, Gene Adamczyk, showed slides of his Russian tour. Club members travel on the sea of learning as they explore the- Russian language and the Russian culture. Gene Adamczyk, center, as sponsor directs the club activities of his members: L. to R.: Mary Maxwell, Debbie Ewing, Marie Kowalski. Row 2: Pam Gear, Pam Flynn. Row 3: Linda Dem- bosky, Paul House, Pat Loving, Vera Kovacevic. Top Row: Steve Morris, Duane McCord, Chuck Reeves, and Jeff Yarsh. 80 L j k } 1 1 ■ ■ Vi ' ' , ■ jV i vjd S iW f’ V f PTpffy i i i® y s This is a set-up picture of the journalism club in the journalism work room. Pictured in the first row are, L. to R.: Linda Zromkoski, Betty Waichulis, Carol Zoladz. Second row, L. to R.: Jackie Rogers, Martha Targgart. Third row , L. to R.: Karen Lute, Karen Clapp, Vera Kovacevic, Marge O ' Connell, Char Coleman. Back row, L. to R.: Alice Allen, Sue Condon, Carol O ' Connor, Ron Lee, Pat Neil, N. Kralik, Terry Radovich, Michele Maddock, Phil Peters. Journalism, Club T he Journalism Club is composed of boys and girls who are engaged in a tremendous news-gathering task. The purpose of this club is to enlighten and produce new, eager journalists. These journalists are involved with the school news- paper, The Melting Pot; the literary magazine, the Reflector; and the school yearbook, the INGOT. The tasks of most journalists in this club are tense, sometimes ex- citing, but more often made up of long hours of hard physical and mental labor. The journalism club also spon- sors the Journalism Banquet where awards are presented to outstand- ing school journalists. Debate Club The debate club ' s purpose is to acquaint students to present their ideas clearly. Their debates are a series of formal spoken arguments for and against a definite proposal. The debaters on each team must select the arguments and evidence of their opponents which they be- lieve can be successfully attacked. Then they must prepare their own arguments and their own evidence which will make up the attack. The debate club also holds an all- school— debate which involves the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Pictured above are the members of the debate club. Left to right: Mr. Grenert, sponsor; Phil Peters, Harold Fugate, Nick Stankovich, Linda Dembosky, Jackie Trump, Debbie Pero. Navigators of the Future FTA The Future Teachers of America Club under the guidance of Miss Betty Ma- jor, strives to give students some idea of the opportun- ities offered to them in the field of teaching. Shown in the picture, front row , I. to r.: Jim Sefcik, Olive Stigall, Nata- lie Kralik, Marie Kowalski, Pat Neill, Carol Easton, Mary Maxwell. Second row: Carole Sefcik, Joanne Janiczek, Terry Foddrill, Mark Spittler, John Montes, and Ron Mattia. Science Club River Forest ' s Science Club is one of the many clubs which strive to interest stu- dents in the various fields. Science has proven itself to be an interesting and en- joyable pastime for many of our students. The Science Club provides the opportun- ity for Ingots to explore the world of nature. Shown in the picture are, left to right: Mike McLain, Nick Stankovich, Bob McKnight, Larry Morgan, Joe Ranke, Margie O ' Connell, Judy Chudoziki, and Mr. Henry Greischar, sponsor. River Forest ' s artists are a fine example of the many students capable of expres- sing themselves in a con- structive way. The club ' s main project this year is the designing and painting of pictures to be displayed in an art ex- hibit. Shown in the picture, left to right are: Debbie Ewing, John Goff, Phy- llis Welton, Glenn Maxwell, Sonja Stangebye, Nickie Sichtermann, Sher- man Riggers. In the background are: Mr. Anthony Koss, sponsor; and Ron Joyner. Artists Showing off some of their crea- tivity in painting are, left to right: John Goff, Sonja Stangebye, Mr. An- thony Koss, art instructor; and Ron Joyner. The Art Club has just re- cently been established as an organi- zation at River Forest. We take great pride in the workmanship of our student artists and try to give them the best of aid in their future voca- tion. Mr. Koss has been a true asset in the production of fine Ingot artists. 83 YFC Offers a Peaceful Journey Bottom row , left to right: Irene Odle, Ruby Cochran, Marilyn Adams, Barb Hendrickson, Max Tabla, Mrs. Willing (sponsor). Middle row: Marilyn Gill, Denise Andrews, Barbara Shire, Frances Daves, P. Fidler. Top row: Bernis Singleton, Foster Vincent, James Westphall, Linda Mummery, Joyce Brown. The members of the Y.F.C. are listening to a speaker give a talk on Know Your Match. This is a frequent scene that can be viewed at many of YFC ' s club meetings. The Youth for Christ Club is an inter- denominational group of Christians. The club has a quiz team; they take trips, and go to rallies. Occasionally the club is host to a speaker who talks on various topics dur- ing the allotted club schedule time. Included on the YFC ' s agenda are trips to other schools and district areas for contests on religious quotations from the Bible. River Forest has reason to be proud of its notable club, the YFC. Dramatics Club Once again River For- est High School is able to present THE MASKS, a drama club. The club produces plays for the enjoyment of the student body and the Hobart Twp. com- munity. The newly organized club is under the direc- tion of Mr. Tom Hontz. The primary purpose of the club is to promote good speech and devel- op poise. THE MASKS in make-up at a dress rehearsal. Bottom row, left to right: Linda Hill, Nancy Kaiser, Paula Reed, Jesse Warren, Mr. Hontz, Dianne Crawford, Art Davis, Jo Anne Simcoe, Sharon Mummery. Middle row: Sonja Stangebye, Kathy Zybrowski, Elizabeth Petruska, Carole Sefcik, Sally Anderson, Joan Fleck, Barbara Knight, Karen Godsey, Kathy Zalas, Patsy Demo, Jacque Trump: Top row: Jim Sefcik, Kenny Johanson, Kerry Newcomb, Don Phelps, Tom Slane, Joanne Janiczek, Ricky Harris, Carol Sepanski, Angela DeJesus. Dianne Crawford, president, shows a snap-shot from The Teahouse of the August Moon during an active club meeting. W vWI Cruise Around French Horn Section: L to R: S. Kopecy, D. Leaser, and L. Hartley. The Concert Band under the direction of Mr. James Burton participated in the annual State band contest. Performing at many student functions and concerts, the Concert Band displays their talents learned through continued practice. To appeal to many listening tastes our band includes many forms of music in its concerts. Dixieland, jazz classical, religious and popular tunes are featured as a part of the band ' s repertoire. The Marching Band, now sixty members strong, played for all home athletic contests and were a favorite at the annual Homecom- ing football game. Lower Brass Section: L to R: J. Mitchell, W. Anderson, S. Anderson, K. Johan- son. Row 2: M. Stoica, R. Lee, E. Johnson, W. Semerau, R. Zimmerman, M. Lee. Flute, Low Clarinet, Double Reed Section: L to R: D. Leaser, S. Sandala, E. Pet- ruska, K. Ruthenbeck, N. Humphrey, C. Hisey, P. Shidler. Kneeling: M. Lee. Melody Lake Trumpet section, left to right: B. Ramsey, D. Soderquist, R. Posy, J. Ramsey, S. Disney, M. Eldridge, F. Lee, J. Gulley, M. Leaser, R. Chapman, J. Williams, and J. Semerau. Drum section members listed left to right: Jane Huff, G. Pat- terson, B. Wright, L. Akins, B. Via, and Phil Peters. Saxophone section left to right: D. William, J. Peverlle, R. Forster. Second row: P. Fedor, H. Dickson, K. Singleton, D. Addison, R. Potrebic, L. Whyle, D. Meade, and R. Ward. Clarinet section left to right: B. Wright, K. Newcomb, C. Wolny, B. Keene, L. Mummery, R. Roderick, R. Toman, R. Balash. Second row: S. Mummery, R. Harris, B. Dwight, J. Stankovic, K. Kayna, J. Roberts, K. Sandala, A. Reyes, M. Adams, and M. Padgett. 87 Thanks for the Memory The Ingot Choir L 1 ' B ' Hare ' J ' Gorby ' C Hill c - Hale ' M - Pindro - J. Trump, D. Crawford, L. Demis, J. Tabla, P. Olkoski, D. Johnson, L. White, M Gault, B. Carlson, M. Snyder. Second row: F. Prusinski, J. Simcoe, S. Johns, B. Groover, M. Kallok, J. Spakowski, A. Miller, L. George, P. Eubanks, J. Ripperdan, K. Little, J. Randolph, K. Brown, J. Loughran, B. Shire, J. Warren. Third row: D. Olkoski, B. Newcomb, J. Riley, D. Pero, B. Mutters, T. Swisher, L. Hill, I. Weaver, P. Rhea, J. Hansen, J. Norman, N. Humphrey, F. Wallace, A. Trusky, L. Owen. Fourth row: D. Mut- ters, L. Minarich, A. Davis, R. Bolen, B. Reed, B. Mason, J. Stratton, R. Potrebic, L. Kenzie, M. Tabla, B. Ramsey, D. Ellis, J. Montes, L. Oslizlo. River Forest takes great pride in its concert choir, which is under the direction of Mr. Rex L. Brown. Some of the high points in the choir ' s agenda are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter assemblies; seasonal evening programs; and Bac- calaureate. The choir travels to many schools to participate in the various scheduled programs. Selling candy is their chief project each year. The money raised is used for purchasing new robes, or in this year ' s case, the beautiful Brass Choir, first used at the Thanksgiving assembly. The choir is certainly a chief means of enter- tainment while on this Cruise Down the River of Memories. Among the wide musical selections are in- cluded folk songs, jazz, popular music, classical, religious pieces, and songs pertaining to the various seasons of the year. 88 RF s Bell Choir Shown in the picture are the distinguished members of the Bell Choir. They are, left to right: Jessie Warren, Phil Peters, John Mitchell, Buddy Ramsey, Ron Potrebic, Wayne Semerau, Lanny Whyle, Max Tabla, Nadine Humphrey. The Hand Bell Ringers ' Club is one of our school ' s youngest organizations. It is under the supervision of Mr. Rex L. Brown. This club is the only one of its kind in this area. As far as it is known, it is also the only Bell Choir in a high school in all the United States. These instruments are finely constructed and precision-tuned brass bells. The bells are very sensitive, therefore gloves must be worn while the bells are being handled. The Bell Ringers have participated in school assemblies, choral concerts and in concerts outside of school. River Forest takes great pride in its first Bell Choir and is very well satisfied with its progress. We also see a great future for its existence. Shown in the picture above are some of th e hand bell ringers at one of their rehearsals. They are (I. to r. ) : B. Ramsey, R. Potrebic, S. Kopecy, Mr. Brown, M. Tabla, N. Humphrey, and J. Warren. 89 Gymnastics Club The purpose of the gym- nastics club is to teach the members how to use the various equipment used in gymnastics, and to teach them safety on this equip- ment. This club plans to cover all the areas of gym- nastics this year. Gymnastics contribute to agility, flexibil- ity, coordination, and bal- ance. A general improve- ment in posture also can be derived from this type of activity. Gymnastics also de- velops these mental quali- ties: alertness, daring, and precision. The Gymnastics club plans to work on ap- paratus and other equip- ment. GYMNASTICS CLUB The members of the Gymnastics Club are shown above. They are, left to right, bottom row: Daryll Lancaster, Glen Maxwell, George Gordon. Top row, left to right: Mr. Bill Logan, Sponsor; Marcus Rodriguez, and Joe Longhoffer. As can be seen, RF guys have a great deal of fun and enjoyment in this club. From the bouncy trampoline to the muscle-building parallel bars, the boys practice till perfect. In this picture the club mem- bers are shown using the var- ious equipment to help tone all body muscles and to keep in good physical condition. 90 Queen of Memories The 5th Annual Homecoming affairs honored Her Majesty, Miss Connie Lilly, as Homecoming Queen of 1963. 92 The hectic excitement of Homecoming week started off with the nomination of girls to represent their class in the penny-a- vote election for Queen. This year was the first year in which the Student Council and the Y.F.C. club were in the running for the Homecoming float prize. Football players. Cheerleaders, and Ingot fans made this all-important game known to all by the landslide of posters that were put up in the halls during the week. Tenseness of the coming day ' s important game could be felt at the Homecoming cel- ebrations that started with a bonfire on Thurs- day night. The climax arrived and the student body went all-out to make our last period pep ses- sion a success. The Homecoming game against Culver Military Academy was followed by a dance in the High School Cafeteria. Miss Mary Hill and Queen Connie Lilly were the two beautiful candidates who represented the Senior Class. Max Tabla, a representative of the Student Council, presented Queen Connie with her royal bouquet of roses. Our Queen makes a quick stop at her locker during the hectic 5 minute breaks. 93 These pretty girls repre- sented their classes in the Homecoming activities: left to right: Judy Tabla, Freshman; Carol Davis, Sophomore; Connie Lilly, Senior; Mary Hill, Senior; Betty Riley, Junior; Terri Jo Osborne, Junior. George Semerau, President of the Class of 1963 crowns Connie Lilly Home- coming Queen. The Homecoming Court and their escorts are, from left to right: Paul Wengel, Judy Tabla, John Kelly, Carol Davis, Bob Topper, Queen Connie Lilly, Ernie Lawrence, Betty Riley, Terri Jo Osborne, Ron Lee, and Mary Hill. The Homecoming bonfire in a blaze of glory and the cheering crowd represent the excitement of this traditional week. The bonfire took place the day before Homecoming and began with a speech from the Student Council president, Dick Lile. The foot- ball co-captains also gave a pep talk. 94 The giant One Blow To Victory Ingot Kleenex box represented the good craftsmanship of the Sen- ior Class. This giant tape recorder finely represented the hard work of the Sophomore Class. The Junior Class made Homecoming history by being the first class to win first place in the float competition for 2 years. For the first time in Home- coming history the Student Council was represented in our float competition. The Y.F.C. Club float was the first club float ever to be entered into compe- tition for the best float. 95 ' Powder Puff ’ First row: J. Roberts, C. Czubik, G. Damron, B. Cox, Mary Hill, C. Coleman (Watergirl), M. Arocho. Sec- ond row: P. Shakula, J. Thyne, L. Henson, S. Combs, L. Zromkoski. Third row: L. Choate (Coach), M. Mad- dock, C. Phelps, L. Fick, K. Hutnick, S. Sinks, T. Radovich (Coach). Nothing could stop Pat Oldaker, or any of the other Junior girls, when they started to run with the foot- ball. Although the Senior girls gave all they could to stop the Junior girls it seemed almost impossible to achieve their goal. These lovely ladies who cheered the Senior girls are: D. Lile, H. Reynolds, M. King, and J. Kelly. Even though the Senior girls didn ' t win the game the cheerleaders were in there all the way encouraging them on. 96 First row: L. Demis, C. Sharpin, E. Shelton, J. Castellanos, D. Doolin, B. Swisher (Coaches), J. Soria, R. Foster, B. Carlson. Second row: M. Kallok, P. Neill B. Bernoska, G. Duarte, J. Dismore, Denece Leaser, J. Beasley, S. Stang- ebye. Third row: M. Taggart, B. Dwight, K. Clapp, J. Brown, R. Freeman, N. Baimakovich, N. Kralik. Fourth row: B. Ray, C. Shakula, P. Oldaker, L. Frain, M. Nehring, M. Toman, D. Pero. Fifth row: Diana Lesser, S. Johnson, G. Davich, M. Seberger, K. Rose, P. Holder, J. Sicthermann. October 19 was near, and this meant one thing to the Senior and Junior girls in B.U.A.G.— Powder Puff Football. Many weeks before this date girls were seen running everywhere and anywhere. They were calling signals, throwing passes, doing exercises, running scrimmage plays, and getting a good workout altogether. All this was done under the supervision of the Varsity football players. Finally the big night came! The Junior girls started to run, and it seemed as though nothing could stop them. The Seniors lost to the Juniors by a score of 12-6. All the weeks of practice, and the game will never be forgotten in the minds of these girls. These beauties have something to be proud of, their Junior girls. The little dolls are: D. Olkoski, R. Hansen, M. Tabla, A. Chaja, and D. McDougall. 97 This annual Halloween Party was held in the high school cafeteria. Responsible for this activity were the members of the F.B.L.A. Pictured above are the main costume winners of the night. To the right are some of the other outstanding members who attended the dance. The costume winners for the annual Halloween party are: Top row, I. to r. Barbara Ceasar, best dressed girl; Dave Ta ylor and Janie Randolph, best-costumed couple; Joyce Eaton, most comical; Bottom row: Janis Kovel, most original; and Glen Maxwell, best dressed boy. Halloween Dance Ingots Dance Up a Storm With the beginning of the basketball season comes a rush of Pictured here is a more cozy scene, taken during the annual after-game dances. Although there is the usual amount of on- Lettermen ' s Dance. The affair is sponsored each year by the lookers lining the walls, meny get out on the floor and dance. Lettermen ' s Club. Like the steady flow of a stream, a long line of dancers pace the floor in unison to the rhythm of the music at an after-game dance. Here is a monument to the institution of after-game dances— the line-up of shoes. Their owners were dancing in the gym at the time. 99 Armed Ft In this picture from left to right are: Linda Mummery, Sgt. Hattie Futch, (WMCS), Linda Zramkoski, and Carol Zoladz. The representative from the Army, Sgt. Dickerson, is pictured below speaking with some of the junior and senior boys. River Forest held the fourth annual Armed Forces Day on February 12, 1964, under the supervision of Mrs. Wanita Bailey. A general assembly was held for all branches of the services to speak at 1:10 with the boys on the west side and to the girls on the east side of the gym. These meetings were held to inform the juniors and seniors of the oppor- tunities in all branches of the Armed Forces. After a forty-five minute meeting, the boys went to two meetings of their choice. There were two meetings for the girls but due to circumstances beyond control these meetings were cancelled. In this picture, Linda Mummery and Dick Lile are meeting (from I. to r.) Sherman Shafer, of the Sea Bees; Sgt. Dickerson, Army; W. K. Smith, of the Navy; and W. Wendling, of the Coast Guard. These hats represent all the branches of the Armed Forces. In the picture above, these representatives from the Armed Forces are shown at a luncheon given in their honor. 101 College Day am Glenn Ocock, representing Valpo University, answers questions asked by Jackie Rogers, Linda Dembosky, Linda Mummery, and Melina Nehring. Miss Miller assisted Mr. Ocock. Mr. LaBounty and Mr. Jerry representative of Indiana State assisting students who are: Bob Topper, Jim George, Betty 102 Waichulis, Terry Radovich, Michele Maddock, Harry Reynolds, Bob Hinkel, and Wayne Semerau. From left to right: Mr. Robert Phillips, Valparaiso Tech; Mr. Don Fleener, Indiana Central; Mr. Glenn Ocock, Valparaiso University; Mr. Don Brineman, Indiana University; Mr. Gerald Martz, Butler University; Mrs. Wanita Bailey, Director of Pupil Personnel and Guidance Services, here at RF; and Mr. Paul Bowman, Manchester. The College Day and College Night programs were held on December 2, 1963. Mrs. Wanita Bailey supervised the planning of this annual affair. Juniors and Seniors heard a panel discussion led by chairman Bill Lute. The panel consisted of Bill and three other River Forest alumni. Those serving on the panel were: Jean O ' Con- nell, representing Saint Francis; Bonnie Lee, -rep- resenting Ball State,- Louis Sinks, representing Indiana University (Gary Campus); and Bill Lute, representative for Butler University. Mr. Robert Jerry of Indiana State is shown explaining some of the finer details to: Ray Magnasum, Paul Milchak, Judy Dismore, Barbara Carlson and Barbara Dwight. College Night Programs The panel answered questions concerning such things as enrollment, campus life, finances, meth- ods of study, and other important questions asked by college-bound students. The Honor Society and River Forest faculty assisted representatives of the fourteen colleges that were represented that evening for the an- nual College Night program. The college representatives were: Mr. Duncan Murdoch, Rose Polly; Mr. Charles Abbott, Ball State; Mr. Robert Wainscott and Mr. Gerald Mortz, Butler University; Mr. Bob Smith, Evans- ville; Mr. John LaBounty, Wabash; Mr. Paul Bowman, Manchester; Mr. Robert Jerry, Indiana State; Sister Angelita, Saint Francis; Mr. Don Fleener, Indiana Central; Mr. Marshall Tackett, Purdue; Mr. Robert Phillips, Valparaiso Tech; Mr. Don Brineman, Indiana University; Mr. Glenn Ocock, Valparaiso University; and Mr. John Chap- pie, Franklin. Betty Waichulis, Michele Maddock, and Paul Milchak listen attentively to Mr. John Chappie, representative of Franklin. Mr. Don Brineman, from Indiana University, is giving a group of students more information about the school he is repre- senting. Mr. Duncan Murdoch, representing Rose Polly; answers ques- tions of these college-bound Juniors and Seniors: Dave Bell, Joe Ranke, Paul Smith, Wayne Semerau and Tim Reed. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria after the College Night program. 103 Hoosier Boys’ State These three boys enjoyed a week of vigorous ac- tivities on the In- diana University Campus while at Boys ' State. Each boy attended classes daily. The classes var- ied in nature, so each boy could attend the one he desired. The main func- tion at B o y s ' State was the political activi- ties. Classes were also held to teach boys the duties and everyday jobs of public officials in Government. The climax of the week was the election of Governor and other top state officials at Boys ' State. The Gov- ernor and Lieu- tenant Governor were to attend Boys ' Nation in the latter part of July. The boys shown in the picture to the left are, (L to R), Ronnie Lee, Tim Reed, and Dick Lile. The alternates to Boys ' State are shown at the bottom; they are, (L to R), Bob Topper, Ray Magnuson, and Bob Duncan. Hoosier Girls’ State ★ y ★ ★ ! ★ ★ t ★ 1 ★ Hoosier Girls ' State is a myth- ical state formed by girls who have finished their junior year in high school. They come to- g e t h e r from every part of Indiana and at Indiana U n i v. campus, are given the op- portunity to live together as self- governing citi- zens. They learn the duties, privileges, rights and responsibili- ties of American citizenship. They also gain prac- tical knowledge of the function- ng of their gov- ernment and so are better pre- pared to be fu- ture intelligent voters and office holders. These four girls spent a long - remember- ed and reward- ing week of learning and happy friend- ships. Pictured L. to R., Carol Zoladz, Betty Waichulis, Michele Mad- dock, and Carole Sefcik. Pictured below are the alter- nates. L. to R., Carole O ' Con- nor, Carrie Czu- bik, and Karen Lute. The Senior MARY HILL and PHIL ZOLADZ are Most Popular we all agree, their charm and good sense of humor are just what we want them to be. Color them likeable! LEATTA HENSON and TERRY RADOVICH are of Ingot Spirit fame, they cheer and back-up the team at each River Forest game. Color them peppy! DICK LILE and LORRAINE FICK are Most Athletic in their class, in sports they ' re the center of attention as they score with skill unsurpassed. Color them carefully! MARGE O ' CONNELL and WAYNE SEMERAU are Most Likely to Succeed, the people ' round about them make way for them to lead. Color them first! 106 Coloring Book RON LEE and CONNIE LILLY have the Best Personality around, they ' ll always have a happy smile you ' ll never see them frown. Color them blue for a change! CAROL ZOLADZ and PAUL WENGEL are the best Class Clowns we ' ve had, they ' re always in a happy state you ' ll never find them sad. Color them tickled pink! MITCH KING and CHARLOTTE COLE- MAN are Best Dancers at our school, their style is admired by everyone and they ' re termed by us as cool. Color them swinging! LINDA MUMMERY and LANNY WHYLE are Most Musical at RF land, they play for our entertainment and are members of the band. Color them note able! SAL DUARTE and LINDA ZRAM- KOSKI are Best Dressed as you can see, their clothes are always neat and clean and are envied by both you and me. Color them sharp! 107 Our King and Queen of Beauty Once again the seniors of River Forest have chosen whom they think are Best Looking. Their wise decision was Shirley Combs and Randy Hooten. The striking appearance of this couple will remain in the memories of their fellow classmates in the years to come. 108 1 f 1. J. Roberts, H. Reynolds. 2. S. Rusnak. 3. B. Carlson. 4. B. Sul, P. Wengel, P. Zoladz. 5. B. Dwight. 6. N. Stewart. 7. P. Zoladz. 8. M. Stepp. 9. J. Arnold. 10. V. Stejanovich, V. Kovacevic. 11. K. Zbyrowski. 12. S.. Soohey. 13. A. Lane. 14. L. Mummery. 15. J. Hansen. 16. P. Wengel. 17. R. Johnson. 18. D. Lile, D. Batusic. 19. M. Kallok. 20. C. O ' Connor. 21 G. Damron. 22. J. Hanson. 23. T. Trojan. 24. J. Arnold. 25. P. Zoladz. .26. J. Yarsh. 27. B. Singleton. 28. G. Maxwell. 29. M. Stepp. 30. E. Hare. 31. C. Coleman, L. Henson. 32. S. Morris. 33. M. Maddock. 34. L. Henson, J. Radencich. 35. M. Arocho, M. King. 36. C. Zoladz. 37. L. George, C. Coleman. 38. P. Laba. 39. S. Sharpin, D. Lile We, the Senior Class of 1 96 4, residing in River Forest High School, in the County of Lake, and the State of Indiana, being of sound minds and disposing memory, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by us made. I, Paul Milchak, leave all of my good luck 1o Jerry Erny; I, Alice Miller, leave another year in choir to Debbie Pero; I, Barbara Sarb Sinks, leave to Anne Trusky a pair of extra large boxer shorts; I, Betty Hare, leave to my sister, Emma, all the wi ld times she can accumulate; I, Marcy Stepp, leave all my good times in school to my little freshman brother Greg; I, Nina Stewart, will Wayne Bel la r my senior books; I, Joanne Sichterman, leave a tennis shoe and shoe string to my brother and sister; I, Linda Zramkoski, leave to Mr. Bromberg the S-K-l off my name to put on his so he can be proud by saying he ' s a polack; I, Lanny Whyle, leave Mary Kallok one right black eye to match the left one I gave her; I, Carol Woodworth, leave to Lynn Frain, my Civics tests, term papers and Civics book; I, Leatta Henson, being of sound leave my big mouth to Connie Sharpin; I, Carole Sefcik, leave my innococcus tubleosis to Mr. Studtmann; I, Paul- ette Shakula, give back to Mr. Lopez his crazy, swingin ' Business English classes; I, Neal Stringer, give Barbara Ceaser fifty unread love notes to use over again; I, Paul C. Smith, leave my first hour study hall seat to Pinky Knight for her to remember me by; I, John Romo, leave this school with one last word, smock; I, Janice Roberts, leave my nickname mousie to Barb Dwight; I, Joe Ranke, leave my knowledge of Civics to the Junior Class and the frog in the 6th hour study hall to Joan Fleck; I, Mitch (the Bruiser) King, leave my skill of getting to my classes on time to Charalene J. Hill; I, Jim (The Greek) George, being of sound mind, leave you know what, to Joe Castellanos; I, Harry (The Beaver) Reynolds, leave my skill of getting out of class to Barbara (Woody) Carlson; I, Jim Rodrick, being of sound mind don ' t leave anything to anybody; I, Ernie Lawrence, leave to Bob Akins one broken typewriter; I, Steve Rusnak, leave my 13 blown transmissions and 9 blown rear ends to the Junior Class; I, Randy Hooten, will my six banger to any underclassman; I, Richard Oldham, leave George Minen ' s superior shop knowledge to the Junior Class; I, George Minen, will Rich Oldham ' s knowledge of metal and wood for the benefit of the Junior Class; I, Karen Lute, leave a lifelong collection of Bazooka Bubblegum comics to Linda Kosak; I, Bernard Mako- wiecki, leave my old trig notes to the Junior Class; I, David Persful, leave my job of mopping the gym floor to Jim Ramsey; I, Mike McLain, leave my badly beaten Civics book to Dianna Leaser; I, Lorraine Fick, leave anything to anyone who is big enough to take it away from me; I, Darlene Pavy, leave all my Civics notes to Linda Luellman; I, Lynda Radovich, leave to all the Rahs! Rahs! of River Forest one ticket to the first football game; I, Carole O ' Connor, leave my leadership whistle and my knee pad to Karen Clapp; I, Bob McKnight, leave the privilege of walking to school to Tom Bell; I, Big Al Hansen, leave the name of Little Joe to Joe Blakeley; I, Bernis Single- ton, leave some of my short hair to Olive Stigall; I, Phil Zoladz, leave River Forest our 1963 football record; I, Tom Skees, leave to Cheryl Hutchins all my love, kindness, happiness, and most of all, my Civics papers; I, Jayne Gordon, being of sound mind, leave it to Lee Flectcher; I, Bob Topper, leave to Ken Nowak, a pair of slippery Flash gym shoes; I, Sandy Sharpin, leave to Millie Seberger, my shortness that I smoked so hard to get. Smoking didn ' t help her; I, Judy 1 10 Thompson, leave to Barb Wyller my ability to not go out on my boyfriend; I, Gloria Snider, leave a flat spare tire from my Pontiac to Terri Jo Osborne,- I, Elva Scott, leave Rocket J. Squirrel to Beverly Wil- liamson,- I, Kathy Hutnick, leave my right runny nylon, from dancing on the gym floor, to Joe Castellanos; I, Tim Reed, being of unsound mind, do hereby prove it, by leaving one, slightly used, 2H pencil to Jerry Erny; I, Linda Mummery, leave to my sister Sharon, the rank of valedictorian of her Senior class because she has always surpassed me in everything else; I Brenda Cox, leave Shirley Johnson my Civics answers; I, Shirley Combs, leave to Lynn Frain, my poison ivy, given to me by Phil Zoladz; I, Dianne Crawford, will my long fingernails to Sonja Stangebye,- I, Janet Cor- nett, leave my little sister two years of privacy; I, Leo Akins, leave all my ping-pong balls to Dennis Czubik; I, Dean Dumis, leave Jim Wallace my red earmuffs; I, Loyd Allen, leave Ron Bolen my spot in the parking lot; I, Mike Ellis, leave my athletic ability to Johnny Mithcell; I, Tom Boswell-, take Peggy and leave; I, Peg Eubanks, take Tommy and leave,- I, Connie Lilly, being out of my mind, leave 4 years of success and happiness to Christine Klos; I, Stella Sosa, leave Miss Vann my headache and cowboy boots,- I, Ter- rance Radovich, leave Teresa Trojan a banana peel; I, Michele Maddock, leave 1,000 sheets of typing paper to Bob Rogula; I, Louis Clary, leave my old stinking gym socks to Janet Glenn; I, George Austin, leave my 1955 Mercury with no engine to Jim Tate,- I, David Brown, leave my forged library passes to Roger Jestus and John Pearman; I, Leroy Chapman, will all my speeding tickets to Jim Wallace; I, Frances Daves, leave all my worn out knowledge on cats, rats, frogs and snakes to Mr. Studtmann ' s future classes; I, Bonita Arney, leave all my female driving ability to Miss Sawyer ' s future driving students,- I, Diana Davis, leave all my sugar, and spice, and everything nice to Miss McGrenera; I, Joyce Eaton, leave Margaret Dunaboo my excess height; I, Charlotte Coleman, leave the care and keeping of Bud Coleman to Emma Hare,- I, Millie Arocho, leave my petiteness and daintiness to Mr. Bromberg; I, Anne Blakeley, leave the care and keep- ing of River Forest High School to Linda Dembosky,- I, Sharon Arnold, leave my flirting to Vonda Pember- ton; I, Marge O ' Connell, leave to the ' 65 Yearbook staff, Paul Wengel, to give him another crack at making good ad pages; I, Carol Zoladz, leave Mr. Warner my red-clown nose; I, Joe Ruelas, leave a can of cream corn to Mr. LaBounty,- I, Rick Wood, leave my inability to get along with teachers to Mr. Weisse,- I, Elwood Walleske, leave to Martha Gault a set of seat belts for her horse Skyrocket; I, Darrell Waddell, leave to Ken Nowak my clean pressed gym clothes,- I, Geraldine Koves, leave my gym shoes to Pat Rhea; I, Mary Hill, leave all my ambition to my brother, Terry, towards graduating,- I, Carrie Czubik, leave Mr. Bromberg one uneaten chocolate cake,- I, Mary Dziubla, leave Barbara Trezak all my Senior books with B.T. in them; I, Betty Waichulis, leave Barbara Trezak my locker partner; I, Paul Wengel, leave my sweaty sweat- shirt with Mr. LaBounty ' s picture on the front to Mr. Lopez; I, Evelyn Smith, leave Pamela Flynn and Helena Smietana one black strand of hair, and one brown,- I, Dick Lile, leave a little egotism to Linda Dembosky; I, Ron Joyner, leave a case of leprosy in my locker. This instrument was on the date hereof, signed, published, and declared by the said testators SENIORS, we give our Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who, it was requested and subscribed in names here- to with witnesses, in our presence, and in the presence of each other. Signature Witness Ml Cf rri 7 p leahouse of Presented by the Masks, the River Forest High School Dra- matics Club, under the direction of Mr. Tom Hontz, faculty advisor. Assistant director of the play was JoAnne Simcoe, and head of choreography was Terri Jo Osbourne. Left: The cast standing in front of the Tea House after their performance— the result of many weeks of effort. Below: The leading lady, center, Diane Crawford in her role as Lotus Blossom. CAST Star roles in the play were taken by Danny Olkoski as Sakini; Harold Fuga te as Captain Fisby; Ron Poterbic as Colonel Purdy; Ron Joyner as Sergeant Gregoravich; Nick Stankovic as Captain McClean; Dianne Crawford as Lotus Blossom; and Nadine Humphrey as Miss Higa Jiga. Other members of the cast in order of appearance in the play are Joanne Janiczek as the Old Woman; Carol Piscoty as the Old Woman ' s Daughter; Ricky Harris as the Ancient Man; Jim George as Hoskaida; Ken Jo- hansen as Mr. Omura; Tom Slane as Mr. Sumata; John Goff as Mr. Sumata ' s Father; James Sefcik as Mr. Seiko; Jesse Warren as Mr. Keora; Duane McCord as Mr. Oshra; Arley Castleberry, John Chapman, Pamela Reed, Phil Peters, and Lark Lile as Villagers; Mary Maxwell and Carol Piscoty as the Ladies Democratic League; JoAnne Simcoe, Jacque Trump, Nancy Kaiser, and Terri Jo Os- bourne as Dancers. BEHIND STAGE To the right is just one of the many scenes which may have been seen of members of the cast preparing for the finale of many weeks of hard work and prep- aration for Tea House of the August Moon. Here are Ron Poterbic (Sergeant Gregoravich) and Danny Olkoski (Sakini) putting on the final touches before curtain time. 1 12 A scene from Act One of the first dramatical presentation put on by River Forest High School in three years. Left: Sakini, otherwise known as Danny Olkoski, in front of an example of the beautiful scenery made by members of the dramatics club and other students. Teahouse of the August Moon ... A terrific success to be followed by many more demonstrations of talent in the future to be presented by The Masks. The Masks is made of any students in the school who are inspired and interested in the dramatical field. Teahouse of the August Moon certainly proved that River Forest has in its midst several talents not before realized. The students wish to congratulate them on their fine success and wish them many more in the coming months. Also . . . Behind Stage Nadine Humphrey ( Miss Higa Jiga in the play) is caught unexpectedly by the camera while practicing her lines in a last minute attempt to do a better job if possible. Miss Schutz assisted Nadine and other cast members with their make up. 113 1. J. Trump, D. Leaser 2. M. Dzuibla, B. Trezak 3. G. Cooper, F. Prusinki, B. Mast 4. B. Merodias 5. T. Leonard, W. Brasher 6. W. Skubish 7. C. Porter 8. E. Hare, P. Kresnocky 9. N. Kaiser 10. A. Reyes 11. F. Lee, D. Tarchala 12. R. Forester 13. K. Nowak 14. B. Carlson 16 V Stejanovich 17. J. Sefick 18. B. and J. Stratton 19. L. Consorti 20. J. Wielorgorski 21. B. Wyller 22. B. Ray, S. Johnson 23. S. Anderson 24. K. Zbyrowski 25. M. Pritchett 26. J. Simcoe 27. B. Watkins 28. M. Nehring, L. Menefee, L. Frain 29. F. Hartley, J. Dismore, B. Dwight L. Minarich 30. Joan, Jean, L. Sichtermann 31. P. Kresnocky, E. Hare, L. Fletcher 32. J. Ramsey, S. Morris. G.A.A vs. Faculty Shown at left is the winning team. Top row, left to right is: Miss Felton, Miss Miller, Miss Major. Bottom row, left to right is: Miss Sawyer, Miss Van- norsdall, and Miss Goll. Shown here is one of the many situations experienced throughout the entire game. The Girl All Stars from the GAA challenged the women fac- ulty to the Second Annual Bas- ketball Game on February fourth. The All Star girls were defeated in a close contest in which the faculty pivoted their offensive attack around the abilities of Miss Sawyer, their high scorer. Highlighting the G.A.A. squad squad included such greats as Karen Clapp and Charlotte Sha- kula on defense. Sharpshooters of the G.A.A. squad included: Phyllis Holder, Carole O ' Connor, Jackie Rogers, Louise Ozlislo, and Judy Soria. The captain for the team was Martha Targgart. As the final gun sounded, the G.A.A. was on the small end of a 37-33 score. The G.A.A. All Stars after a near victory. Shown are, top row, (L to R): Charlotte Shakula, C. O ' Connor, K. Clapp, M. Targgart, J. Soria. Bottom row, I to r : L. Ozlislo, P. Holder, L. Fick, and J. Rogers. 115 Lettermen Sponsor Annual Christmas Dance River Forest High School ' s Letter- men sponsored the annual Christ- mas Dance on December 21, 1963. The theme, The Night Before, The Night Before, The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas, was unusual, and corresponded with the Christmas Spirit of all who at- tended. Oratorical Contest Pictured here is Lin- da Dembosky, junior, the winner of the ora- torical contest held at River Forest High School. JACK MARTIN Junior Pictured below are the other participants. FRANCES DAVES Senior LARRY WESTMORELAND Junior The Oratorical Contest,- sponsored by the American Legion, was narrowed down to one, Linda Dembosky, from the four contestants who participated in an as- sembly to speak on any part of the Constitution. Linda won the school-wide con- test. During an assembly on Nov. 19, she tied for second place in the Gary area finals. 117 Class Officers BENNIE NEWCOMB President Juniors BILL MASON Vice-President DEBBIE PERO Secretary LINDA DEMIS Treasurer LEE FLETCHER President Sophomores Freshmen BEVERLY MAST Secretary PAUL HOUSE Vice-President SUSAN CONDON Treasurer ELIZABETH PETRUSKI Treasurer JIM SEFCIK Reporter Historian 118 Gridiron Top row (left to right): Ken Nowak, Phil Zoladz, Louis Diaz, Fred Lee, Doug Riffle, Jim Phillips, Dennis Beasley, Dave Garrigues, Curt Remus, Kaith Curtis, Dave Gawor, Rich Zimmerman, Dan Villigram, Andy Chaja, Bob Sul, Terry Radovich, Mike Pritchett, Mark Lee, Assistant Coach Newton, The Ingots of River Forest had a tough-luck season this year, with a 0-10 record. River Forest opened with Portage, which proved to be a close game. The score was 13-7, Portage. Lonnie Minarich scored the lone Ingot touchdown on a 28 jaunt— off of right tackle. Fie plunged for the extra point. In the second week of the campaign, a strong New Carlisle team gained a win over our Ingots. It was New Carlisle ' s homecoming contest, and they wanted revenge from last year ' s loss, 1 2-0. The Tigers scored on pass plays twice, but could not run against the Ingot line. The next game, after being of so high spirits, the Ingots lost to the strong- est Walkerton team ever, 7-6. After the third week of turmoil, a 12th— ranked Gary Froebel team (at that time) entered the R.F. campus and ran over our boys. The final score was 25-6. Robert Eskew, leading ground gainer of the Gary schools, was concentrated on and stopped almost completely. But the fullback, Bob Smith picked up the slack and scored three times. Joe Castellanos should have a bit of praise that night, as he did a fine job running the pigskin for the Ingots. The lone T.D. came in the 2nd period by Lonnie Min- arich. Culver M.A. and homecoming was next to appear on the scene in strong force by beating the Ingots 24-0. A story on the game is on a later page. A very strong Hammond TecVi team traveled to our fine community and beat our team 33-0. At this time Tech was ranked 12th in the state. The following Fri- day proved to be an interesting one when Hammond Gavit played R.F. The game was strictly defense the whole first half. In the second half Gavit scored twice, compared to the Ingots ' loner by Lonnie Minarich. The Ingots came terribly close on a few occasions but pen- alties and an alert defense helped Gavit. 120 Play — ’63 Head Coach Bromberg. Bottom row: Mgr. Fugate, Curtis Jones, Bill Swisher, Lonnie Minarich, Jim George, Elfintino Dejesus, Harry George, Ron Hansen, Don Doolin, Tom Hardesty, Rich Hartgraves, Dave Bell, Joe Castellanos, Lonnis Choate, Jack Martin, Dennis Ellis, and Wade Anderson. The annual parents ' night game was the following Friday and the Ingots were pitted against their arch rivals. East Gary. The Eagles slid by the Ingots 13-7. The Ingots ' T.D. came when Dick Lile plunged on a loose fumble in the end zone. Lonnie Minarich got the P.A.T. In the last week of the season the gridders took to the road and made way to Chesterton. The night was cold and damp, but it did not dampen the Trojan ' s scoring. The score was 25-7. Fred Lee threw a 30 yard pass to Dick Lile for the Ingot touchdown. Curt Remus place-kicked. The first half our boys held Chesterton to only two points. The Ingots were hit- ting extremely hard on defense, the strong point of the team all year. The finale of the year was played against an extra strong Gary Andrean team (ranked 8th at one time) at Gilroy Stadium. Although the Ingots tried desper- ately, they failed for the final time by losing 54-0. INGOT FOOTBALL RECORD 1963 RF Opponents Portage 7 13 New Carlisle 0 12 Walkerton 6 7 Froebel 6 25 Culver M.A. 0 24 Hammond Tech 0 33 Hammond Gavit 6 13 East Gary 6 13 Chesterton 7 25 Andrean 0 54 121 BOB SUL tackle DICK LILE quarterback-end LONIS CHOATE guard DENNIS BEASLEY end R.F. vs. Andrean (Left-Right) Phil Zoladz, Dick Lile, Dave Gawor. (One of the many gang tackles of the season.) The game against Andrean was the worst for River Forest of the season, 54-0. Although they tried hard, the Ingots just could not seem to match the skill of the fighting 59 ' ers. Jim Hysong became the top scorer for the city of Gary during this game. R.F. vs. Chesterton Bill Swisher, Unidentified, Lonnie Minarich, Phil Zoladz. (Ingots in hot pursuit of a Trojan back.) The Ingots fought a long, hard battle against Chesterton, but lost, 25-7. This was the 9th straight de- feat of the year for River Forest, but the boys ' determination to win was as high as ever. During any typical game Coach Ross, Head Coach Bromberg, Coach Gear. (This is the usual procedure for Coach Bromberg, to take his coat off in the heat of the battle.) 124 R.F. vs. Chesterton Elfintio DeJesus, Bill Swisher (ground), Lonnie Minarich, Harry George, Terry Radovich, Gil de Montez. (Terry Radovich is seen making the stop for the Ingots after George slowed the carrier up with the help of Minarich.) R.F. vs. Andrean Gil de Montez, Bob Sul, Dennis Beasley, unidenti- fied player, Elfintino DeJesus. (The Tackle is being made by another identified player but it is a good hard tackle and we know it is an INGOT!) R.F. vs. Chesterton Lonnie Minarich, Phil Zoladz, Gil de Montez, (on the bottom of the pile) and two more other unidentified players. (Notice the angle in which Lonnie and Phil were in pursuit of the carrier, which shows fine coaching. R.F. vs. East Gary Phil Zoladz, Gil de Montez, Jim George, uniden- tified player as a play is called by the referee. The score was 13-7, East Gary ' s favor. 125 The gridders, coaches, and the student body of River Forest had high-flying hopes the night of October 4 , which was the annual Homecoming night. However, the Eagles of Culver Military Academy had a few dif- ferent ideas and flew over our hopes and our team. The final score was 24-0, Culver. Culver had a halftime lead of 12-0, by scoring twice in the second quarter. One of the scores was made by Chris Hinkle, 200 pound fullback, whose father is coach of Butler University. At the beginning of the second half, Culver again scored twice. One of the scores came on a finely executed pass play, covering 80 yards. The play was, in the esti- mation of the yearbook, the most spectacular play at River Forest this year. It was a double pass, being from quarterback to fullback to end, and the end product was 6 points. River Forest ' s defense was very stout, indeed, in the first and fourth quarters. But the Ingot gridders could not get their offense into high gear, as they only penetrated to Culver ' s 29 yard line. This loss was the fifth straight defeat that the Ingots suffered, but still the boys showed a few good points, especially defense. The underclassmen, who played most of the second half did a good job also. Fred Lee, did a commendable job as quarterback, being only a Sophomore. Bob Sub Dick Lile, Dave Bell, and Joe Castellanos (with ball), are pictured during a tense moment of the game. Dave Garrigues, Bob Sul and Lonnie Minarich are getting ready to tackle their opponent. Joe Castellanos, Bob Sul, and Gil de Montez are shown in a play as the referee calls a penalty. Elfintino DeJesus, Fred Lee, Harry George, Mark Lee, and Gil de Montez demonstrate their good blocking ability. Freshman Players Bottom row, Left-Right: D. Lanicky, M. Soderquist, D. Cully, J. Null, C. Newcomb. Second row, L-R: D. Shirey, S. Rodriguez, M. O ' Ray, T. Highland, J. Chapman, J. Lunghar, D. Kallok. Top row, L-R: D. Stratton, J. Kochan, G. Gordon, R. Hicks, G. Erny, D. Stiley, C. Ragan. Dick Lile refuses to come down as two Hammond Tech players make initial contact. Senior player Dennis Beasley pulls in a pass from Quarterback Fred Lee for a 13 yard gain. Shown here are Jerry Corley and Jerry Wilson as they demonstrate how to rest before the big race. This shot was taken before the meet against Lowell on October 8. River Forest In- gots were the victors. River Forest par- ticipated in the an- nual Hobart Invita- tionals on October 3. The Ingot team represented their school well in this event as they have done in previous years. Pete Johns placed 48th out of a total of 23 schools. Here is a picture of the teams as they were ready to cross the finish fine. Pictured here is Jerry Wilson as he catches his breath after the Hobart Sectionals meet. Shown in the picture are 3 members who also ran in the event with Jerry. The rec- ord-breaking harrier, Pete Johns, didn ' t finish the race placing the Ingots on the bottom of the meet. 128 Top row, L. to R.: Coach Marszalek, Phil Peters, Sherman Riggers, Steve Oslizlo, Nick Stankovic, Art Davis, Jeff Morris. Bottom row, L. to R: Larry Frain, Jerry Wilson, Pete Johns, Bob Rogula, Victor Rodriguez, Jerry Corley, Bob Duncan. Cross Country River Forest harriers compiled a 5-7 season, and also raced to the 23rd slot at the Hobart Invita- tionals. This season ' s team will return next year with the exception of two seniors, Bob Duncan and Lar- ry Frain. Leading the Ingots was the running of junior, Pete Johns, who, during the last meet, set a new school record of 9:56 over the Gleason Park course against the Portage Indians. The letter win- ners of this season were as follows: Pete Johns, junior; Art Davis, junior; Bob Duncan, senior; Larry Frain, senior. Bob Rogula, sophomore and Jerry Wil- son, freshman. Here is Bob Duncan as he finished the course run in the sectional meet held at Cressmore Country Club. 129 Basketball Cagers — 1963-64 Left to right: Harry Reynolds, Nick Demo, Paul Milchak, John Kelly, Bob Topper, Jerry Erny, Coach Newton, Dewy Lemley, Mike Pritchett, Paul Wengel, Dick Lile, Wayne Semerau, Jim Phillips. The Ingot five opened its 1963-64 campaign with an illustrious win over the East Gary crew. The score was 66-58. The game was highlighted by Bob Topper hitting 18 straight free throws. The cagers next win came at the expense of the Hobart Brickies. This was the first time an Ingot team ever downed a Hobart team in a major sport. The score was 70-58, with Bob Topper and Dewy Lemley con- tributing 29 and 19 points respectively. The third win came at the expense of Boone Grove. The game was the 6th of the year, which put the Ingots at 3-3. The whole second half was all River Forest ' s as they poured in basket after basket. Bob Topper had 26 points in a stellar performance. The next win came in the Andrean Holiday Tourney as the cagers defeated the Dyer Indians in the con- solation contest. The score was 71-39. All eleven Ingot varsity men saw much action, and all scored. Dick Lile was high with 12 points. Yet to win a game on their own floor, the Ingots beat Rolling Prairie for the first time in their 4-year series. This was the initial home victory of the year. The next victory happened to be at home too, the losers being Culver M.A. Bob Topper had 22 points followed by Dick Lile with 18. The victory over Fair Oaks was at home also, and it was a very decisive win. Bob Topper had 21 points to lead both teams. Dick Lile, standing at 5 ' 1 1 had the most Ingot rebounds and did a fine job on the fast break of the Ingots. 18 players dressed for the game, and all saw considerable action. The Ingots won again on February 8, against the Blackhawks from Westville. The clutch basket, which gave the cagers their three point margin, came with just 10 seconds to go as Mike Pritchett canned a three footer. The final score was 60-57. This was only Westville ' s fourth loss of the long campaign. Bob Topper had 20 points to lead all scorers. He was closely followed by his teammate Dick Lile with 19. Probably one of the biggest wins of the year came when the Ingots beat the Andrean 59 ' ers, 87-69. This reversed the score of the Andrean tourney almost as then they had downed our boys by almost 20 points. Dick Lile and Bob Topper had 29 and 28 points respectively. The Ingots broke the game wide open in the fourth quarter as they scored 34 points. Bob Topper highlighted the season with a 23-point average followed by Dick Lile with a 15-point average. Nick Demo led all rebounders in the total. 130 J. V. Team Top row , left to right: Coach Logan, Danny Mutters, Dan Villigran, John Parks, Steve D isney, Ken Nowak, Dave Addison. Bottom row: Bill Carter, Dave Lile, Jerry Vanderplough, John Rugula, Gene Montes, Fred Lee. Coach John Newton and Coach Bill Logan are seen congratulating each other after a double victory at the expense of the Rolling Prairie Bull- The Ingots are pictured here in their customary huddle before the game. This type of huddle has been with the Ingots ever since Coach Newton has. With the last minute instructions over, the Ingots break out of the huddle with a 1-2-3— LET ' S GO!!! Nick Demo, Dick Lile, and Bob Top- per preparing for the Andrean home game. This is truly a candid shot. 131 Frosh Cagers Picture 1. Bottom row, I. to r.: S. Heideman, L. Hartley, J. Chapman. Top row: J. Null, J. Kochan, M. Orange, G. Gordon, and Mr. Robert Scobey, Coach. Picture 2. Bottom row, I. to r.: D. Kallok, C. Powers, B. Ballogg, P. Peters. Top row: L. Barrasses, B. Clark, B. Ramsay, D. Stratton, E. Ailes, B. Burrell, and Coach Scobey. The Frosh cagers had a rather poor year as far as the win-loss columns are concerned, but a lot of bright hopes can be seen. They ended their campaign with a 4-14 record. The rhinies downed Boone Grove twice this year, the first score was 48-44, and the other was 43-35. Chatter Chapman collected 21 points in the first meeting and 9 in the second. James Kochan picked up 12 tallies the first time, playing only a half, and 16 in the other. The other two wins came at Andrean ' s expense. The first meeting of the Ingots and 59 ' ers was in the Holiday Tourney and for a third place trophy. The score was 26-25. The next contest saw the Ingots clip along to a 46-41 win. In the first game Kochan was high with 9 points and in the second Chapman was high with 15. James Kochan led the Ingots Frosh team with a 10.1 point average. He showed a fine scope of the game for only being a Freshman. Ronnie Hicks followed in point production. J. V. Team The J.V. had a 7-13 record in their campaign. The highest point production for the team was 63 in a losing cause against Hebron. One of the most exciting games of the year saw the Junior team capture a game from Westville in an overtime. Jim Phillips and Ken Nowak led the Ingot scoring attack. Nowak also pulled down numerous rebounds to take a first in that department, too. Bright things can be seen in the future years with strong teams like that coming up. VARSITY FROSH J.V. E. Gary 58-66 R.F. Boone Grv. 44-48 R.F. E. Gary 42-34 R.F. Merriville 70-64 R.F. Valpo Jeff 60-47 R.F. Merriville 44-37 R.F. DeMotte 77-64 R.F. E. Gary 40-28 R.F. DeMotte 22-37 R.F. Hobart 58-70 R.F. Portage 45-36 R.F. Hobart 49-42- R.F. Morgan 70-59 R.F. Whiting 41-25 R.F. Morgan 42-52 R.F. Boone Grv. 58-87 R.F. Andrean 25-26 R.F. Boone Grv. 38-33 R.F. Andrean - R.F. Andrean 35-43 R.F. Andrean 35-30 R.F. Dyer 39-71 R.F. Mich. City 39-23 R.F. Dyer 44-41 R.F. Hebron 74-70 R.F. Hobart 50-26 R.F. Hebron 77-63 R.F. Mich. City 95-89 R.F. Boone Grv. 41-46 R.F. Mich. City 42-40 R.F. Rolling Pr. 53-60 R.F. Merriville 88-48 R.F. Rolling Pr. 29-54 R.F. Chesterton 72-63 R.F. Andrean 52-40 R.F. Chesterton 36-40 R.F. Culver 64-79 R.F. Hobart 47-40 R.F. Culver 35-32 R.F. Fair Oaks 40-70 R.F. Hoarce M. 49-38 R.F. Fair Oaks 25-57 R.F. Ham. Gavit 65-61 R.F. E. Gary 51-31 R.F. Ham. Gavit 50-38 R.F. Edison 93-68 R.F. Calumet 34-33 R.F. Edison 48-40 R.F. Westville 57-60 R.F. Valpo Frk. 49-33 R.F. Westville 47-48 R.F. Andrean 69-87 R.F. Chesterton 64-32 R.F. Andrean 52-49 R.F. Wheeler - R.F. Wheeler - R.F. Portage - R.F. Portage _ R.F. 132 HARRY REYNOLDS (Beaver) center 6 ' 3 JOHN KELLY (Jay) forward 6 ' 1 DICK LILE (G.O.P. member) forward 6 ' 0 PAUL WENGEL (Clarabell) guard 5 ' 10 PAUL MILCHAK (Slippery) forward 6 ' 0 WAYNE SEMERAU (Blonde Bomber) forward 6 ' 1 Cager Action 1. Jump, Topper, Jump! John Kelly, number 33, seems to be yelling at Bob to jump, jump, jump. The oppo- sition in the picture is Larry Zek, of DeMotte. L. to R.: Wayne Semerau, Kelly, Topper, and Dick Lile. 4. What a Rebound!!! John Kelly goes high into ' the air to grab a rebound from an East Gary Eagle. Great position is shown with Kelly (33) and Nick Demo. 2. Hands Up! John Kelly (33) tells a DeMotte player as he grabs a re- bound from the Ingots. L. to R.: Dick Lile, Nick Demo, Kelly, and Mike Pritchett. 3. T = Triangle. This shows the ideal rebounding triangle that any coach will preach about all year. It also shows a good basket. L. to R.: Harry Reynolds, Nick Demo, and Bob Top- per. 5. Bright Lights? Number 44 acts as if he is gazing into the lights at the East Gary gym. Nick Demo (53) is grabbing a rebound as Wayne Sem- erau (31 ) looks on. 6. Abra-Ca-Dabra. Wayne Semerau (31) seems to be putting a curse on the ball as big Nick Demo pulls it down. Number 21 is Dick Lile and Dewey Lemley is 23. 8. STOP!! This seems to be the words of the three Ingot defenders as a DeMotte player fires over the R.F. defense. L. to R.: Nick Demo, Dick Lile, and Bob Topper. 7. Tough Little Forward. Bob Topper (55) lets go with a 20-foot shot but missed. Luckily Mike Pritchett (51), playing forward, follows in on a tip. Harry Reynolds and John Kelly are close at hand. 135 Roundball Thrills 1. Everybody Twist— John Kelly (33) and Harry Reynolds box in a Fair Oaks rebounder as they seem to do the twist. Kelly looks as if he seems to be picking up the rhythm. 4. S-T-R-E-T-C-H — Wayne Semerau (31) stretches for a rebound with the help of Dewey Lemley under his arm. Dick Lile looks on with an awesome gaze in the Andrean game. 2. Alla-Alla — Mike Pritchett (35) seems to be saying a few magic syllables to get that ball in the basket. Dick Lile (21) and Nick Demo (53) look on. 3. Rim Time— Wayne Semerau (31) goes after a rebound in the Fair Oaks game at rim level. Wayne showed tremendous spring for the Ingots all year. 5. The Green Giant— Although An- drean ' s number 42 is dressed in white, he still looks green to the Ingots. Watching the action are Wayne Semerau (31), Dick Lile (21), and Dewey Lemley. 6. Time Out! John Kelly (33) js high up in the atmosphere but seems to be calling time out as a Culver player gets the ball. 8. A Bird or a Dick Lile? It is hard to distinguished Lile (21) from a bird trying to take off in this pic- ture. Nick Demo (53) and Wayne Semerau (31) watch on. 7. R.F. Stomping Grounds — Bob Topper (55) in the right background is doing a little stomping as Paul Milchak, Nick Demo (53), and Jim Phillips (45) get the ball. 136 Tourney Time • The Ingots were stopped their first time out in the Andrean Holiday Tourney by a strong Andrean team, 79- 60. The Ingots never led at any time throughout the contest. In the first game Michigan City downed Dyer Central. The River Forest— Andrean contest came directly after. Earlier in the evening the J.V. crew lost to Andrean also. Andrean showed a much stronger defense than the Ingots, holding Bob Topper ' s 28 point average to only 8. Dewy Lemley popped in 17 points, high for the losers. Dick Lile scored 12 points for the battered Ingots. River Forest hopes to make revenge for the loss on February 14, when they will meet the 59 ' ers. The following night saw the Ingots roll on to a third place trophy by crushing Dyer, 72-39. The lop-sided, score saw everyone get in the action for the winners. High for the Ingots was Dick Lile with 12 points fol- lowed by Bob Topper with 10. The Ingot bench did a fine job, playing over half the game and scoring almost half of the points. Andrean went on to capture its own tourney for the first time in the three year history by defeating Michigan City later that evening. The Ingot J.V. team lost a close game to Andrean in its battle for third. 137 Ingots Tourney Team. Pictured left to right , Top row: Coach John Newton, Paul Wengel, Paul Milchak, John Kelly, Harry Reynolds, Nick Demo, Wayne Semerau, and Dick Lile. Get That Ball! Nick Demo (53) leaps high into the air to get a tip in the tourney. Dewey Lemley (23) and Paul Milchak are close to help Nick, but he doesn ' t need help this time. Big Harry Little Dewey. Dewey Lemly and Harry Reynolds both take a rebound from the 59 ' ers as Dick Lile and Nick Demo watch on. Togetherness! Are You a Lefty? This question could be asked to Bob Topper (55) as he grabs a rebound from over the head of four taller players. L. to R.: Wayne Semerau, Nick Demo, and Top- per. Newton— Trophy— Topper. This picture was taken directly after the Ingots captured third place in the Holiday Tourney by beating Dyer. Coach Newton and captain Bob Topper are receiving the award. Intramurals Top row, left to right: Dennis Beasley, Lanny Whyle. Bottom row: Erny Lawrence, Joe Costellanos, Bob Duncan. Not shown: Terry Radovich. This team had a perfect record this year in intramural basketball. They were led by Captain Joe Costellanos with a 18 point average. 138 Ingot Grapplers THE 1964 RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM This year wrestling became a varsity spcrt at River Forest High School. Wrestling in varsity competition, our team felt the stress of stronger and more experienced opposition. The record doesn ' t always show the progress made in a sport and wrestling was no exception to the rule. Our team gained valuable experience as a varsity unit, for only one grappler, Ron Lee, will not return next year. This will give great depth to the next year ' s team. Captains for next year are Harold Fugate, Chuck Buehler and Steve Oslizlo. We feel that they will do a good job in representing their high school. In sectional competition our team placed sixth out of seven teams, beating our arch rivals, the Eagles of East Gary High School. Some of the individuals who were mainly responsible for our fine showing in this meet were: Harold Fugate, third place in the 114 lb. weight class; D. Cauley, fourth place in the 95 lb. weight class; D. Van Cleef, fourth place in the 103 lb. weight class; M. Rodriguez, fourth place in the 120 lb. weight class, and C. Buehler, fourth place in the 133 lb. weight class. We are very proud of our wrestling team and congratulate them on the fine progress and sta- mina they have shown this year. RIVER FOREST WRESTLING RECORD Andrean 43-10 River Forest Mich. City 41-15 River Forest Portage 30-16 River Forest East Gary 26-16 River Forest Lew Wallace 37-13 River Forest Chesterton 43- 3 River Forest Hammond Gavit 39- 8 River Forest 139 Pictured, left to right, are the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. They are Melina Nehring, Jr., Barbara Dwight, Jr., Leatta Hensen, Sr., and Millie Arocho, Sr. This group of energetic girls are familiar sights at our Varsity football and basketball games. These girls represent the true Ingot Spirit many of the fans lack. They cheer the Varsity teams on, not only when they win, but always. They cheer for our boys simply because . . . they try. 140 These girls have made many sacrifices to cheer our Junior Varsity and Freshman teams on. Not many regular fans can be found following the J.V. or Freshman, teams. But these girls are al- ways there to show the boys that they are not entirely overshadowed by our Varsity boys. Someone recognizes them, even if at times it may seem as if only these few Cheerleaders are there. Pictured are the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. L. to R. they are Gail Cooper, So., Beverly Mast, So., Brenda Merodias, So., and Francine Prusinski, So., front. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Pictured are the Freshman Cheerleaders. Bottom row, L. to R. are Ruthy Nance, Jarvis Gorby, Peggy Olkoski. Top row, L. to R.: Kathy Zalas, Judy Tabla, Shelly Disney. 141 Pep and enthusiasm have always been essential at all athletic contests and ours were no exception. Despite the many unfavorable re- sults, our fans still came to back our team. As shown in the picture at the bottom of the page, the football enthusiasts help- ed the cheerleaders give vo- cal support and encourage- ment to our athletes. Shown above are the Football coaches. They are (l to R): Mr. Jim Ross, Mr. Al Bromberg, and Mr. Don Gear. The basketball team gave more reason for vigorous participation on the part of the fans. In the picture to the left of center, the tense- ness is shown in the faces of the crowd as a shot is lofted. As the ball reaches its destination in the picture to the right of center, the score goes up and so does a cheer from the crowd. 142 WALLIN ' S HARDWARE 3461 Central Avenue East Gary, Indiana If we don ' t have it, you don ' t need it. Over 3000 Parts All Makes and Models in Stock Auto. 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Edna Rogula Jerry Ballogg The yearbook staff wishes Raymond Feigl O ' Connor, O ' Connell, and Zoladz all the RF alumni, including The Radovich Family Mike McLain the Class of ' 64, the best of Dianne Crawford Mr. Chuck Bencie Mary, Betty, Michele, and Linda Sir Lancealot Lawrence of the Washroom The St. Bernard 1 Ain ' t Afraid of You The Turtles Teddy Bear Mike Pritchett Mr. Newton Mr. Logan Blonde Bomber Linda Radovich luck in the years to come. Pumpkin Prince Egor III Benjamin Franklin Pig-Iron and The Ingots 155 So end the long, pounney ' we have taken cnuA-uvj, down lemony. Lam. lUe have a teened oua fouA yeaAA ad. JlLven honest thnouph charmed of. joy and happtneAA. Now we end ihad jounmy uudk AadneAA and fond memondeA. In tjeaAA io come when we wIaN to necadl oua. high. Achool yearn we wtdl apadn open. The Inpot Volume V and embank on a CAudAe down the ’Ri.ven of Nemo ide . 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