Rochester High School - Manitou Ripples Yearbook (Rochester, IN)

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4 njfufiozz lla. ll. S. The news of our school-dances, chapel services, assembly programs, organization capers, and last but not least all the current gossip-is re- vealed both to the students and the community through Station R. H. S., a weekly, school publication. Much of the success of this paper is due to its sponsor, Miss Lichten- walter, and Janis Reed, editor fthe first semesterj, and Doyne Hoover, acting editor fthe second semesterl. The efficient staff, of course, helped contribute those things which add spirit and pep to the articles. Other accomplishments by this staff were the ordering of jewelry and the Club Rendezvous Dance with all the girls wearing formals and the boys, overalls CDeb and Hick fashionl. Editor . . Editorial Board Features . . General . Sports . Typist . Proof Reader STAFF . . . . . Janis Reed . . . Doyne Hoover, Gale Barter Bob Bennett, Carolyn Coplen, James Spencer Wallace Ewer, Gale Barter, Marjorie Hoffman, Marjorie Rynearson Bob McKelvey, Bill Downs . . June Barts Mary E. Moore Station ll ll Staff Mznrioric lloffm ni Blarj-uric Ryne ll s flrlirvlcvc' Kas 1 tllfl isfandingl 'll'l x' If 'tlmnt l Hula llcliliz-ll l'zu'ol3n Voplcn lanis Reed Bliss I irlilenx 45jmris4n'l lb mvne llu' 4.110 l':1 fc1' IVPI' limb Mel- f-hex Hill llfmn s lrlu- lim' s mlu

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gill' lQ42 . . . RECEPTIIIN The class of '42 and their sponsor, Miss Phyllis Barrett, enjoyed a journey through the year as the guests of the class of '43 and their sponsor, Miss Mary Bushong, Friday evening, May 22, 1942 at the New West Side Hotel. Twelve cleverly decorated tables representing the months of the year were arranged clockwise around the floorg the speakers' table was January. Following the dinner the welcome address, Spirit of '43, was given by the Junior President, Joe Sparks, and the response was Spirit of '42, by Senior Pres- ident, Jim Shelton. Miss Phyllis Barrett started the trip through the year with her speech Winter and then Prof. Rankin with his speech Spring Summer was ushered in by an interesting talk by Dr. Charles Richardson, president of the school board, and the trip was completed by an address, Fall, by A. V. Purdue, principal. The remainder of the journey was spent dancing on the outdoor dance pavil- ion to the music of Deb Tinkle and his orchestra.

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Row I- Maurice Srulowsky Lois llerenileen Frances llalwoclc Harriett lloguc Lon Anne Zimmer Row 2- Frances Sanders Eldon Shnltv Jack Kern Alberta lilzissley Frances f'astle1nan l hyllis Grahani Dick Clary lolene Messinsin 111111 Row 3- Henevieve Kestnvi' vlnne Decker lliclc Ross ,loc fallalizin lioli Roucli lark llavis l.eo Feevc lanis Tlmcl-:er Deloris llelt Riclmrrl llcrry llurl lrwin Row 4- Rosemary l l ux ley ,lane Sisson Kathryn C':i1'r11tl1e1's Vharles 5pol111 Malcolm Kestner Garl Hopper Mr, lVIelton--instructor lane Anne Smith 'Kathryn Felix Virginia Doviclii ,loc Sparks Frederick Vanlluyne Engrid Peterson lletty Fred Detty Leckrone .BANIl. The Rochester High School Band, composed of thirty-nine members, under the leadership of Mr. Ronald E. Melton, have successfully completed another year. The organization met fourth and activity periods, three days a week. Activities began with the marching on Navy Day, Armistice Day, and 4-H Achievement Day Parades. The band also made a fine showing at all home basketball games. Thrill of the year came when Professor William D. Revelli attended one of the rehearsals and helped the members analyze their music and playing habits. All year, foremost in the mind of each band member, was the Spring Concert which was given on May 9, at the Whitmer Gymnasium. The organization had the privilege of having Professor Harlo E. McCall as guest conductor and soloist. Officers of the band are: Charles Spohn, Presidentg Leo Feece, tPost. Grad.l, Prin- cipal Musiciang Genevieve Kestner, Librariang Virginia Dovichi, Assistant Librariang Wallace Ewer, Drum Majorg Malcolm Kestner, Quarter Master, Rosemary Huxley, Twirling Sergeant, Lois Herendeen, Uniform Custodiang Katheryn Felix, Secretary. There are thirty-seven members in the Junior Band, which consists of students from the fifth to the eighth grades. Students from the fourth to the eighth grades have formed a Tonette Band, with forty-two members belonging. Also, there are fourteen junior twirlers. The six seniors who graduated this year are: Lois Herendeen, Harriett Hogue, Deloris Helt, Malcolm Kestner, .loe Sparks, and Joe Callahan.