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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1944 volume:

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Indiana University FRANCES BRAMAN Assistant Lilmrarian Argos High School DANA MAE JOHNSON Home Economics Fairbanks High School Il. S. Purdue University A. V. PURDUE Principal Geometry Aclvnnce lligh School A, Il. Central Normal College Inilizma State Teachers Indiana University M. S, I'nrilue University NORMA FRANCES FOWLER English. Physical Ecliication Roann Iligh School A. ll. Manchester College IONE KUNZ Art A. li. Indiana University Iowa State College PHYLLIS BARRETT Commercial Studies Danville Iligh School B. S. Central Normal College M. S. Indiana University MILDRED J. FULTZ DA Social Studies Rochester High School B. S. Northwestern University Graduate Work, Columbia Univer- sity anrl Northwestern Univer sity LE LIC HTEN WALTER Latin, English Rochester High School A. ll. Indiana University University of Colorado Butler University Purdue University i J x. 'J Wm MARY MARSHALL Librarian. English Indiana Central Academy A. B. Indiana Central follege M. A. New Mexico Normal L'niver- sity r Q Indiana Tfniversity HARRY RAY Coach Chemistry. Agriculture Newtown High School Ii. S. Agriculture, Purdue Fniver sity Central Normal College University of Illinois ORVAN VAN LUE Mathematics, English Rochester High School A. B. DePauw University Manchester College M. S. Indiana University ' i RONALD E. MELTON Swayzei- lligh School Ilannl Manchester l'ollc-ge li. S, Music Education Northwestern l'niversity FORREST L. SEAL Speech, Social Studies Mislizlwukn lligh School A. li, Manchester College PAUL WATSON Biology, Ilealth, Safety VVayne Twp. High School A, B, State Teachers College DePauw University Manchester College University of Michigan Indiana University L. B. PERRY Mechanical Drawing Industrial Art Slu-riilan lligh School Central Normal College Muncie Normal College Bradley Poly Technic EDITH THOMSON Music, Orchestra Delphi lligh School M. S. l', DePauw University cornell Vniversity Purdue Vniversity 13. Music E. Northwestern Ifniver sity RENA WRIGHT English, History Rochester High School A, B, DePauw University Columbia University IN THE SERVICE :I Among the hundreds of former students and graduates of our school now serving in the arm- ed forces of our country, eleven should have been members of our graduating class this year. W'e are very proud of these boys, and we feel that this annual would be incomplete without men- tion of them. We are proud, too, of our two former teachers who are helping to win this war. These teachers are Lieutenant fJ. GJ Clyde S. Lyle in the navy, and Bernice Foster, who is serving with the American Red Cross overseas. Those boys include, in the order of their ap- pearance in the above picture: Pfc. Wayne Red- inger, now in California, who was inducted at the close of his junior year, Pfc. Jer1'y Van Lue and Pfc. Larry Braman, now overseas, who en- listed at the beginning of their senior yearg G IUC Paul Henriott, now in Australia, who left during his junior yearg AXS Arnold Murray. in New York, after completing his senior yearg Pvt. Junior Ruede, in Florida, who left during his senior year, G SXC Harley Schroeder, in Africa, who enlisted at the end of his sophomore year, Pfc. Jim Miller, in Tennessee, who left after his junior yearg G SKC Robert Greer, overseas, who enlisted during his sophomore yearg Pvt. Bill Stephen, stationed in Texas, who finished his senior yearg and Pvt. Vernon Jenkins, in Kansas, who enlisted during his junior year. Also in the picture are Lieutenant KJ. GJ Lyle, upper left, and Miss Bernice Foster, center. X BILLIE ADAZVISON PEGGY FRANCES BALL GALE FREDERICK BARTER FRANCES BRINGHAM ROBERT BROWN PAUL J. BURNS DOROTHY CARR JAMES E. CARRUTHERS WILLIAM CESSNA EVELENE COOK FRANCIS COPLEN JOHN DAVIS HARLEY R. DENTON VIRGINIA LOUISE DOVICHI BILL DOWNS LOLA EKBLAW JOHN FLORA JR. LOIS GORDON PHYLLIS ANN GRAHAM NAOMI J. HIGHT ROBERT E. JACKSON RICHARD E. KINDIG ROBERT MCKELVEY KATHRYN LYNCH ROBERT MERKERT FREDERICK MITCHELL MARY KATHERINE MOORE ARNOLD MURRAY YVILLIS NICKELL MARY LOUISE NORRIS PATRICIA POTTER DON REED BETTY RUSSELL FRANCIS SANDERS GERALDINE J. SCHAEER VIRGINIA SCHINDLER ELDON SHULTZ WALTER DONOVAN SMITH JANE ANNE SMITH CHARLES SPOHN, JR. WILLIAM STEPHEN BONNIE LEE STRETCH MAE VAN DUYNE MARGARET WILIIOIT JO ANN WRIGHT BETTY MAXINE ZARTMAN NEDRA ZIMMERMAN ANNABELLE ZOLMAN .YA , zijn ,, . I .fl x 'Q A 1.0- 1 , 'NMA 'UFH' 'E' Vw 'Q' JUNlons 4, ROW 1 Tom Aylesworth Ethel Baker Mary Beck Barbara Becker Jordon Blumenthal James Bowers Francis Castleman Bob Caywood ROW 2 Edna Mae Chapin Vernice Craig Velma Dague Robert Deardorff Bill Delaney Duane Gohn Marvin Hays Catherine Henriott kr!! 41-,r ROW 3 ROW 5 Roberta Hunneshagen Eugene Humphrey Bill Huxley Suzanne Kaye Fred Keim J ack Kern Genevieve Kestner Helen Kindig ROW 4 Joyce Koiford Betty Leckrone Betty Litton Maxine Masters Muriel Mathias Kathleen McDougle Herbert Mclntire Joan Miller Bob Murphy Joanne Newcomb Engrid Peterson Duane Remy Dick Ross Richard Rogers Betty Snyder Bill Schroer ROW 6 Eldon Shepherd Jane Sisson Sally Shafer Camille Thompson Fred Van Duyne Jim Willard Paul Zartman Donna Zolman 0 B E S SOPlIOM ,,a I-ov' 7 H v fi w-an , ,, SSG? ROW 1 ROW 3 ROW 5 Mary Abbott Rosemary Ault Francis Babcock Jim Bailey Parke Baxter June Becker Richard Beery Virginia Best Evelyn Bick ROW 2 Jeanne Biggs Bob Bilyew Gene Bryant Catherine Carruthers Virginia Cleland Nola Cunningham Bob Delp Wilma Dovichi Dick Downs Wallace Ewer Kathryn Felix Virginia Floyd Alberta Glassley Jim Gilbert Walter Grube Melvine Hays Patricia Hoffman Rosemary Huxley ROW 4 Ruthevelyn Kuhn Pearley Johnson Frank Lindley Lawrence Mclntire Iolene Messman Alfred Miller Dick Miller Dolores Murphy Marjorie Newman Vivian Olinger Jack Pickens Suzanne Rankin Carolyn Read Bob Rouch Elnora Rouch Louise Smith Karl Snook Georgia Ann Snyder ROW 6 Mary Jo Sowers Mary Ruth Steininger Janis Thacker Madelyn Thompson Jack Tippy Jean Van Lue Jean Woodhouse Luanne Zimmerman Lamar Zumbaugh FRESIIMENQ ROW 1 Beverly Armstrong Claude Atkinson Lois Baker Fred Baker Martha Beedle Fred Bender Dorothy Bradley Raymond Bunnell Betty Burns ROW 2 Ramona Caywood Robert Clemans Barbara Conrad Richard Cook Willadean Cumberland Richard Dague Joyce Delaney Eileen Enyart John Eshelman ROW 3 Georgia Fenstermaker Verle Gi-nther Loretta Gordon 'Robert Gohn Arlene Hammond Charles Helt James Henriott Russell Heyde Juanita Keel ROW 4 Dora Ann Keim Charles Kelch Charles Kestner Gladys Koford Nancy Koomler Alyce Latson Lois Lang' Patty Leckrone Evabelle Lewis ROW 5 Tad Louderback Norma Mason Patricia McCalla Clarette Mickels Charles Miller Robert Moore Marion Musial Anna Neff Gerald Neff ROW 6 'S R Inabelle O'Connell John Nelson Ted Olson Beth Quackenbush Raymond Ruede Bill Reed Jackie Sayger John Sheetz Vera Shriver OW 7 Barbara Smiley Bill Smith James Spencer Janice Spohn Robert Starke Edna Swango Weldona Swango Juanita Thompson Ruthanne Thomas G ROW 8' Robert Timbers Dean Timbers Mary Townsend Frances Van Scoik Patricia Voorheis Donna Jean Warren James Watson Orval Weiske Janice Weller ROW 9 ' Frederick Wideman Norman Widman James Woodhouse Wayne Wilson Betty Woodeox Winsell Zartman Jean Zumbaugh J 1 5 i 5 . , S , . 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N X . .. .mhi Q W BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club, a new organization under the direction of Miss Edith Thomson, is composed of ten boys. It has originated from the former Boys' Quartet and has become quite as popular. This club has provided part of the fine entertain- ment for the Senior Play, Women's Club, Luther- an Church Banquet, Talma Institute, and the Woodrow P. T. A. Meeting. We hope this or- ganization will prosper and grow into as large a group as the Girls' Glee Club in future years. This year's members are: Bill Downs, Dick Downs, Don Reed, Jordon Blumenthal, Bob Mur- phy, Bob Brown, Dick Cook, Bill Schroer, Eugene Humphrey, Jack Davis. BOYS' GLEE CLUB Miss Tlimnsn-11 lfiigvnc lliiinpliruy llill Ilowns limb llrmul limi lived ,Inrnlmi liluim-iitliril Hill lirowii Dirk Downs ,luck llzivis llill Svllrucr l'l1:u'lcs Spoliii GIRLS' GLEE CLUB lx lilnorzl Rouvli Phyllis Xu-wcuinln Mary ,lo Suwcls Vzitlic-1'i11u Kl!ll'l'llllIl'1'S Suzanne lixmlxin 121-m-vicve licstm-1' Maxine Masters 'Q ' S L-ininuur RUXY 2 ,linic Sissml Kratlilu-ii Mcllrmugle I.u:i1mc Ziinnicrnizm Mary I1'vim' Peggy I.m1 ll:n'i1-11 lbmniu Z-ilmzm N:-dm Zinimcrmm livclcne funk Sully Shui:-i' lfngrinl l'x'tei'smi llulwes Murpliy RUXV 3 4 xlmlinc- Rn-:ld lla-lan Kindig llillie ,Ivan Adamson l'4-arlcy ,lolmsrin Virginia Dmmvichi alum- Annu- Smith ilcrzilrlilie Sctliufvr lietiy lrrlcrmie Phyllis firzilnun GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club composed of thirty-one girls, under the competent direction of Miss Edith Thomson, is one of the most high recognized or- ganizations of the school this year. Following is a calendar of the recitals given throughout 1943-44: November, Kiwanis and assembly, De- cember, Baptist Women's Union and Federation of Clubs, May, commencement and baccalaureate. The Glee Club was awarded several gifts of ap- preciation by some of these organizations. An important part of Rochester High School, the Girls' Glee Club has provided the school and com- munity with fine music for many years. STATION R. H. S. STAFF ST QITTI Yi A NUI NHL hlfrzniiic Ncwcuiiilm Debate This year for the first time in the history of the school a debate team was organized under the very able direction of Mr. Seal. The team had a very suc- cessful season, winning sixteen and losing thirteen de- bates, in spite of the fact that they were matched against debate teams who had had several years of experience. On the team's schedule were such schools as Central and Riley of South Bend, Peru, Wabash, Elwood, and Nappanee. The very timely question: Resolved that the United States should join in recon- stituting a league of nations, was debated the entire year. At the close of the regular season a Rochester team composed of: Ted Olsen and James Spencer, nega- tive, and Enrico Gretona and Paul Zartman, affirma- tive, took part in the regional tournament at Wabash. Station B. Il. S. Under the competent guidance of faculty sponsor Mary Marshall, Station R. H. S. maneuvered through another successful reign in 1943 and 1944 and brought closer to the students of the high school the vari- ous happenings in which they comprised the governing part. A staff practically bereft of veterans pieced together the daily process of school life and condensed it into a readable sum- mary for the students to digest each Wed- nesday. Fitting reward for the prospective jour- nalists arrived at the termination of the year when each worthy member of the staH' was honored with the presentation of a coveted journalism pin. DEBATE CLUB lioseiii:iry lluxlcy I' Veil Xl ilcliell ,loiwlmi lllunientlizil llmrlcs Slmliii Mr, Stal Donna Zolnizm Sally Sliafm-1' Robert MCKL-lvn-Y Phyllis firzilizun Kathryn lfcliw llolorcs Mun-liy Naomi l light Kathryn Lynch Tom Aylcswortli D1 li 1 rl Ill LC Margaret XVillioit Peggy l.ou lirirrett Suzanne Kaye Miss Marslizill l Betty Zzirmisui iiatlu-i'iiie liarrutlier s I C K O Sixty students under the leadership of Mr. Ronald E. Melton made up the membership of the Rochester High School Band for 19423-1944. Of these sixty band mem- bers six were baton twirlers and four were color guards, and twelve eighth and two seventh grade pupils participated in playing appearance to complete the in- strumentation. Full academic standing was given for band work for the first time this year, and daily rehearsals were held in addition to numerous sectionals and special meetings. Parade appearances were made for annual events, May Day, Armistice Day, and 4-H Achievement Day, and a fioor routine was presented at the Hun- tington basketball game. Home games were provided with intermission entertainment by band and twirlers. On March 17, six members of our high school band participated in the Winter Festival at Manchester Col- lege. The second Annual Spring Concert was present- ed May 7, in the Whitmer Gymnasium with Robert S. Welty, director of the Columbia City High School Band, as guest conductor. The Spring Concert was the major objective for the year. .l RUN'l' ROXYI Ciclicviwvc Kcstiicr ilu-sell llcydr Kixirr il Xi itrlirli Approximately twenty-three band members attended the annual band clinic at Manchester College last sum- mer. The band clinic lasted for one week. The band rehearsals were under the direction of Mr. Ebbs of the Hobart High School Band. The sectional instructors were chosen from the various schools participating. Two instructors were chosen from our school. Mr. Melton, instructor for clarinetg and Charles Spohn, in- structor for percussion. Otiicers of the band are: Captain, Charles Spohn, Lieutenant, Dick Rossg Drum Major, Wallace Ewerg Sergeants, Phyllis Graham, Lou Anne Zimmerman, Virginia Dovichi, Rose Mary Huxley, Jack Tippyg Cor- porals, Kathryn Felix, Dick Beery, Bud Babcock. Mr. Forrest Seal and Miss Phyllis Barrett were elected faculty sponsors. Senior members of the band are Jack Davis, Virginia Dovichi, Phyllis Graham, Francis Sanders, Charles Spohn, and Eldon Shultz. A combined Columbia-Lincoln grade schools band numbers fifty members, and consists of students from the fifth to the eighth grades, and a combined tonette band includes thirty students from the third and fourth grades. There are twenty-five junior twirlers. .Following is a list of the people who are in the picture. lil-mid Xml' l':i1iir-rinc ii1ll'l'l'llll?1'S .Kilim Nell' Alum- Sissuii iildoii Shultz uliisnll Siulfmslty klqinicc Fiurilii .Iglr-lg '1'iM,y Ciorclon llcdgcs llick Russ lla-an 'liinibt-is ilob IM-lp Gerald Ilzimzis liob Rourli I1 lf. !gFl + I Mr. Mehm, Alberta l-lnsslcy yirxginiil Hou .ijllllmf l':l' Xl Y, Y. .I I xl. Frances C':istlcm:xn . i I', f 'V'5 I'fll 'lx 'funn' mvmll Iihyms urulmnl ,iilck llzivls lrrwl Aliziltcr Kglfln-yn Ft-Iix Nmwy Newell Rnsrlmm RUN l'r:im'isYflaiinln-rs kfhmqcs HGH Mary A'l'l M 1'f'H 'Mis Hi'l4 'A iiuillmlii,ldnlmil-S lfrcd Yam lbuvnc l.11:uin0 Limniernizm liir-lmnl play vlaiylmrd''llflmli Vy'u1lnC,. EWU-' . . . lolcne M1-ssiiian -1 ,' lil, X john Nelson 1 It? WRS1 I .iolm Yan l.un- Unk MMU Ted Olsen .Erin ,fpoln lllizirlcs Kcstnci' - - 1, lfngrid Peters 11 VVillzulc:m iiinilmcrlzinrl lanicc Miller SIAXXIHXM' Phyllis Sliultzu ,loan Scliafcr iiill llrown IU!!! Aylcswortli Helly Lcckronc Marian Mnsizil filcn llryzint Koscniziry llnxlcy Vlizirles Spolm ANNUAL STAFF Editor . . . Business Manager . Mounting . . Photographs . Snapshots Organization Features . Typists Robert McKelvey Charles Spohn Geraldine Schafer Gale Barter Phyllis Graham Virginia Dovichi Don Reed Jane Anne Smith Bill Downs Fred Mitchell Billie Jean Adamson Nedra Zimmerman Margaret Wilhoit Betty Zartman .lo Ann Wright Naomi Hight Evelene Cook The annual staff for the 1944 MANITOU RIPPLES has done its best to give you an annual you will enjoy. We have had many diflciculties to overcome this year. Some of these are the shortage of paper and of metals for enpfravingz Our photographer was drafted into the army before all the pictures had been taken, and we had to take the remainder of the pictures ourselves. Having! overcome these difficulties, we are rather proud to present to you a picture album record of your 1944 school year. lf it falls a little short of your expectations, blame the war instead of us. ln the picture are the following' people: I l'l'lfIl l.lxl 'li: liill iloxxiis I.. , -1. .. , lfiwl Nlilrln-ll I A ii F him' l'bxllis iivtilixnn ei 'lm' lldiwlll Iiilliv .Xilqiiiiwn Mali- Ilnri: r l l'I'lfIi llllilllz l HXYICIC I ICI- I': . -I 1 .mllniii Ni li i fi Yirliiiiri llfwivlii lion R4-ml :wlni llnqlit lHXX'I li lilf'Il'I Xldlgfiii-1 Xlilli-'il i.uli-nr limit l' 'Hx f.n'lin:in l.mi- .Xmir Smith l'l' I'l K r Ii, Felix lu. Peterson M. Moore Miss Johnson lil. Vim liuync l.OVVliR l.l'lFT: Luncheon Committee V, Schindler J. VVright fi. Sclizifer I'. Yoreis I'I'l'liR Rll2llT: Zebra Ci R. Ault 1' Yoreis B. Becker ll. Zartrnan V. Schriver Ia. Lewis LOXVICR RHQIIT: lililk Onninittee S, Kaye J. Zumbougli K, Felix X, flllllilliijlliliili li. Lewis li. Snyder J. Van l.ue I, M all I.lzl1l 1 . Mcllongle I. I. W. W. M. I. In September of 1943, a new organization was added to the many others at R. H. S. This club, a home economics club, was org'anized and sponsored by Miss Dana Johnson, the home economics instructor. A committee was appointed to select a name, and the one submitted by Helen Kindigf was approved by the committee and accepted by the club members. The name is I. W, W. M. I., or It,s What We Make It. Meanwhile the constitution committee, consisting of a representative from each of the four classes, drew up a constitution, which was accepted as read by Mary K. Moore, chairman. The one requirement for membership is that the applicant either has taken or is taking at least one year of home economics. Immediately after organizing, I. W. W. M. I. was afliliated with the National Home Economics Club Council. Officers for the first year were Engrid Peterson, president: Kathleen McDoug:le, vice-president, Mary K. Moore, secretary, and Mae Van Duyne, treasurer. During this first year members of the club sponsored many activities. Zebra pins, as favors at basketball games, were made and sold by the girls. The members on the nutrition project sponsored five luncheons and sold chocolate and plain milk during the lunch hour. The February HHoliday'l dance was sponsored by the club, and post- ers on nutrition were placed in the hallways. The club has proved lively and ambitious during its first year, and it has shown itself worthy of occupying a permanent place among other R. H. S. org'anizations. Club membership for the tirst year includes the following.: girls: Seniors: Frances Bringham, Lola Ekblaw, Lois Gordon, Mary K. Moore, Virginia Schindler, Jo Ann Wright, Geraldine Schafer, Mae Van Duyne, Betty Zartman. Juniors: Barbara Becker, Helen Kindigr, Kathleen McDougle, Engrrid Peterson, Mary Irvine, Ruth Schroeder. Sophomores: Rose Mary Ault, Mary Kathryn Beck, Virginia Cleland, Nola Cunning- ham, Kathryn Felix, Loretta Gordon, Pat Hoffman, Pearley Johnson, Suzanne Kaye, Ruth Evelyn Kuhn, Patricia McCalla, Delores Murphy, Marjorie Newman, Georgia Ann Snyder, Mary Ruth Steininger, Madelyn Thompson, Jean Van Lue, Beth Quacken- bush. Freshmen: Beverly Armstrong, Martha Beedle, Dorothy J. B1'adley, Vera Shriv- er, Eva Belle Lewis, Patricia Vo1'eis. Oliiccrs immittcc Quuckenlmusli . Newman GIRL RESERVES UPPER RIGHT: Officers-M iss Fowler. Peter son. Grziliam. Mcllougle, Smith, Zimmerman. l'l'l'ER RIGHT: Eklvlaw, Kinslig, Ilringhnm Mathias, Zartinzin, New comb. I.OlYl-IR I.liFT: Thanksgiving Vciriiinittee-e Nivilhoit, Yan I.uc.- Zimmer man, Znrtinzm, liraig, Irvine LOXYER RIGHT: l'rogr:im Voinmittec--ffclmf er, Hight, XVrigI1t. Sisson Zimmerman. firllllllin- HI-Y I'PI'IiR LEFT: Oiiicers - Denton, l't'SS!1l1 Illr, Purdue, Ilumplirey Huxley. I I'I'ER RIGHT: Seniors-Top row: Barter Merkert, Burns, Kindig Downs, Davis. Middle row Helt, Jackson, fiIll'TlItllCl'S Shultz, Mitchell, Cessna Below: Reed, Xickell. I.OVVli R LEFT: juniors-Top row: Znrtmzm Keim, Humphrey. Ilearilorff Blumenthal. Middle row Delaney, Aylesworth, Schro er. Caywoorl, Remy, Kern Below: llowers, Holm, NVQ-st wood, Ross. LOXVER RIGHT: Sopliumores: Pickens, Bax ter, Delp. Thomas. HI-Y CLUB Despite the forced economy and ration created by the war, Rochester's Hi-Y club moved through one of its most successful years. Under the able guidance of the sponsor, Mr. Purdue, and the president, Bill Cessna, the club was able to maintain its usual high standards and progress through 1943 and '44, making a generous contribution to both social and community life. Other officers of the club were: Eugene Humphrey, vice- presidentg Bill Huxley, secretaryg and Harley Denton, treasurer. Aside from near abandonment of bean suppers due to increased rationing, the organization and members proceeded as in previous years with an envied list of social activities, among which were: a dance, scavenger hunt, an all day Y. M. C. A. conference, and the usual show at the fall festival. Formal and rough initia- tions inaugurated two crops of scums into the organi- zation. Community wise, too, were the members of the Hi-Y club. They donated S25 and the services of some of their members to the new School Door Canteen. GIRL RESERVES A full schedule of activities was carried out by the Girl Reserves this year under the leadership of Miss Nora Fowler and the following ofiicers: president, Nedra Zimmerman, vice-president, Jane Anne Smithg secretary, Engrid Peterson, treasurer, Kathleen Mc- Dougleg and program chairman, Phyllis Graham. The season opened with the usual formal and rough initiation of the new members. During the course of the year the girls held their bi-weekly community sup- pers. At Thanksgiving baskets were distributed to needy families, and the club sponsored a dance to raise funds for this. At Christmas the Hi-Y and G. R. clubs had a joint partygiand in February the girls en- joyed a theater party. 2, The club sent representatives to the Girl Reserve Conference at Gary in March. The girls gave a contribution to the new Youth Canteen and made a service Hag for all the Rochester High School boys in the service. ll 3225 . Don Reed SENIUB PLAY BEST FOOT FORWARD Before a complete sellout crowd in the Whitmer Gymnasium, the senior class presented on Tuesday even- ing, November 2, the famed Broadway laugh-hit production, Best Foot Forward. Special cheers go to the play director, Forrest Seal. The play, written by John Holm, unfolds in the boys' dormitory at the Winsocki Prep School. The boys, with crackling lines and humorous discussion, are evacuating their rooms and are making frenzied prepara- tion for their dates, who are coming to the annual pre-graduation dance. The girls arrive, and everyone is having an hilarious time except Bud Hooper, who has invited Helen Schlessinger and also a movie actressg and because both have accepted, he is in quite a predicament. He hastily writes Helen that he has had an at- tack of the grippe and he expects to have it until after the dance. But, so the faculty won't get angry, Bud tries to take the publicity seeking actress, Gale Joy to the dance as his girl Helen-and then Helen arrives! Bud's pals, Hunk Hoyt and Dutch Miller, agree to aid him in his plight, and there is quite a lot of Uungen- tlemanly antics. But the movie actress feels sorry for Bud and forces the tough Dean of Winsocki to prom- ise not to expel Bud. The play ends well with the entire cast on friendly terms and the screen star sporting a long-term contract. CAST Dutch Miller, a conceited, good-looking teen-aged chap . Hunk Hoyt, a friend of Dutch .... Satchel Moyer, a slow moving chap with lugubriou Chuck Green, a chap with a pugnacious grin . Dr. Reeber, a principal who seldom smiled . Minerva, full of pep and out for a good time . Miss Delaware Water Gap, a pretty girl . . Blind Date, with heart of gold and throat of brass Bud Hooper, a quiet-mannered, befuddled chap Professor Lloyd, young instructor . . . Gale Joy, a glamorous movie star . . . Jack Haggerty, a world weary press-agent . Chester Billings, a small town reporter . Helen Schlessinger, a very sweet, shy girl Miss Smith, the chaperon .... Ethel, Dutch's date .... Old Grad, trying to reinstate football . . s voice . Bill Downs Harley Denton . Fred Mitchell . Gale Barter Geraldine Schafer Virginia Dovichi Jane Anne Smith Jerry Van Lue . Jack Davis Margo Wilhoit . Charles Spohn . . Bob Brown Nedra Zimmerman . Phyllis Graham Billie Jean Adamson . Jim Carruthers l'l'PlQR l.liFT: nirrnizm. llcntun. Mitchell. lizxvis, l'l'l'liR RIGHT: R I Al Q I I I Smith XYill1nil. llcmrm, Reed, Downs, lllitclie iffy ':Tl'f'l- lQ ', '- ,,f'l.'f I1 Lou l'.R 1.1-.1-1 1 1.ou14,l: Rlf.llT: 'mmm' ' Llmel' Owns' 'Ulm 1' Ret-fl. Iluwns. Zimmcrmzm, Yun l.ua-. Srliznfvr. Smith, Mitrlicll. VYillioit ers, ll:u'tci'. Yun Lue, lirowu. Zim- NYill1oit. Spolm, lirown. Yun Luo. Aclznnscm. 'A 1 JU ' li I' 7 3 EVER SINCE EVE A new comedy of youth by John Holm, Ever Since Eve , was presented by the Junior class on Tuesday, April 18, and directed by the class sponsor, Miss Phyllis Barrett. This most successful school play is the mirthful story of Susan Blake, a career girlf' and the troubles which beset those two loyal musketeers, Johnny Clover and Spud Erwin, editor and business manager of the Preston Hig'h School Penguin, when Susan high-pressures herself into the position of assistant editor. Before the curtain falls on the second act, Susan, always with the best intentions, has almost bankrupt the Penguin, shaken the friendship of the mus- keteers, and given them the measles. When her innocent enthusiasm involves all of them in an illegal pin- ball game which almost lands them in jail, Johnnyls mother steps in and saves the day, not only for the young people, but also for the high school principal and the pretty journalism teacher whose lives have been disrupted by the ubiquitous but ever adorable Susan. Congratulations, juniors, upon a very good production of a fine high school play. CAST Mr. Clover, a gentle, absent-minded business man . Bill Schroer Mrs. Clover, a brisk, competent mother . . Joanne Newcomb Johnny Clover, a high school boy . . . Bill Huxley Spud Erwin, Johnny's pal .... . Duane Remy Betsy Erwin, Spud's younger sister . Frances Castleman Susan Blake, enthusiastic high school girl Murial Mathias. Lucybelle Lee, a typical Southern belle . . Joan Miller Henry Quinn, a young high school principal . Tom Aylesworth Martha Willard, a pretty journalism teacher . Sally Shafer Ofhcer Simmons, a small town officer . . . . . Dick Ross Preston Hughes, a high school athlete . ,..... Bill Delaney Football Players . . Dick Rogers, Paul Zartman, Jim VVillard, Bob Murphy 'IYJI' RHXX' l-lf!! Stilllflillll lYill1H l. Rifucrs. llux Sitting: .Xyh'swo1'tll. l':istlcin:ni, Slit- f'ciilvi'1 lluxlvy, Nlilthins. Ucl:im-v. ln-y, Sliziicr, Xlillrr. Ili-lziiivy. fur! thins, Xi-xxroiiilu. Srlirvvt'r. Right: llllxlcy, lh-lziiivy, Xvillzirfl, Rog- IHIIH. ers, Zzirtinzui. I.UNYliR RUXY l.t-ii: liiistlt-nizm. lluxlcy, liclzim-x'. Right: lluxlry. Xrxxroiiib, Rem . luil' , x lic-iitcri .Xylt-swortli, Shzifcr, thins. irls' Athletic Leagu GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls' Athletic Association under the supervision of their spon- sor, Miss Fowler, has completed its fifth year at Rochester High. The club consisted of nearly sixty mem- bers. The goal of the G. A. A. is to help each girl secure ideals of good health and sportsmanship. The club also creates a great interest in girls' athletics. Officers for 1944 were: Phyllis Graham, president, Jane Anne Smith, vice president, Geraldine Schafer, secretary, and Jane Sisson, treasurer. This year's activities have con- sisted of a number of different sports the first being basketball. A great interest was taken in basketball this year and practically every girl par- ticipated in this sport. A tourney was played and two All Star teams were chosen. The girls on the All Starn teams were: C. Carruthers, D. Murphy, D. Carr, S. Shafer, D. Zol- man, F. Castleman, H. Kindig, J. De- laney, J. Spohn, P. Potter, G. A. Sny- der, and J. Sisson. Several volley ball games were played and this sport Was completed by a tourney. During the year bowling teams were chosen, and these teams bowled on Tuesday after school. The girls received points by participating in organized sports, and these points were collect- ed and recorded to obtain awards. The club sponsored two school dances, the Back to School dance in September and the Hick dance in March. UPPER LEFT: l.OVVl-IR LEFT: l'l'l'l'1R RIGIIT: Omcers Champion liasketball Team All Stars liiss Fowler D Gerry Schafer Fmggnott Jane Sisson lstflolmzm, Farr. Potter, Ramm-,ar Caywood Migs Fowler l'zn'ruthers. Snyder, llelzmey, yilnnff Allman vi ' Spolm. Fowler. l'astlc-man. 'eorglanne 'Dyer Jane Amie Smith .Ind fShafer. Sisson, Mur- LOXYICR RIGIITL Phyllis Graham phy, Kindig, Ilraman. Club Meeting 3 up- ,7,. x f:,,,Q C Vg, 'N , 4-7' ii., 5 qw Il A S K E T Il A L L Top row: left to rigrht-Coach Harry E. Ray, Frerl Mitchell, Roh Jackson, Roh Blown James Carruthers, Bill Schroer. Bottom row: left to right-Harley Denton, Don Reed, Jordan Blumenthal Dick Kinclig, Willis Nickell. Sitting: Student Manager, Eldon Shepherd. Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester, Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester 7 41 . 34 . ROC'HlCSTl4lR VARSITY SEASON SFHICIJULIC 433 . . Argos, '30 . . Culver, 33 . Akron, 22 . Logansport, '- '38 . Plymouth, '32 . Warsaw, 41 . Huntington, 28 . . Mishawaka, 26 . . Winamac, 44 . Fulton, 43 . Riley QS. BJ, 43 . Tipton, 42 . Peru, 56 . Wabash, 40 . Warsaw, '31 . Plymouth, Central QS. BJ Peru, 555, 'ngi,,.,,1g w:'e.ggr3v5fr,-in ir if ir if 'lr ir When Coach Harry E. Ray was presented the generalship of the Ro- chester High School basketball squad in October, 1943, he found that the legacy also left a problem of filling gaps left by the graduation of six senior members of the squad and the army induction of two others. From a crop of inexperienced athletes and new timber the Zebra mentor- carefully selected a team that carried school tradition through anothergsuccessful hardwood campaign in 1943-44, crushing a variety of highly touted com- petition including the heretofore unbeaten Central of South Bend Bears. Defeating many celebrated Northern Indiana competitors, the locals wound up their hardwood careers in the John Adams gymnasium at the hands of the tough John Adams cagers in the first round of regional play. The denounment of that story had been written the previous week- end, however, when the Rochesterites swept- the final game of the sec- tional tournament from their arch rivals, the Akron Fliers. Akronwas one of many Fulton and Pulaski county squads that intended.to'unseat the defending champs only to' falter in the pressure of the tourney. That particular victory meant the twenty-second sectional victory for Rochester in their basketball history, a record surpassed only by the Koko- mo Kats and paralleled by Logansport's Berries, The victory had another meaning too, a sort of farewell and tribute-the farewell to the senior members of the squad and the tribute to Rochester's one time stars now in the service of Uncle Sam. Not to be outdone by their elders, the Colts, Rochester's understudies also maneuvered through a successful season, cramming the year with a glorious chain of B team triumphs. The 1943-44 hardwood plaque etched, and with reverence to departing senior basketeers, hardwood his- tory prepares for an inscription of glory for the oncoming 1944-45 lum- marles. J INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Camden ....,... ....... 3 7 Camden ........ ....... 3 0 Peru ....... ....... 3 4 Rochester Rochester ....... ....... 3 3 Rochester ....... ....... 3 7 Winamac ...... .......29 . P - .-2 Q1 i' 'lr ir ir ir 'A' Talma ,............... 24 Thurs., 7 P. M. Winamac .......... 49 Monterey ...... j...36 Thurs., 8 P. M. Star City ........ 32 Francesville .... 31 Thurs., 9 P. M. Akron ................ 42 Pulaski .............. 24 Fri., 10 A. M ....... Medaryville ...... 31 Rich. Center .... 35 Fri., 11 A. M. Leiters Ford .... 39 j Kewanna .......... 24' Fri., 2 P. M. ....... . Fulton .............. 44 . 1944 SECTIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNEY Bye-Rochester .... Fri., 3 P. M. 29 Rochester .............. 40 ,Grass Creek ........ 21 . Sat., 1:30 P. M. 'Winamac .............. 25 Fri., 4 P. M. Star City .............. 32 ,Star City ............ 26 I ' Akron .................. 56 Fri-, 7 P- M- Akron .... ....... 4 9 , Medaryville .......... 26 o r Leiters .................. Fri., 8 P. M. . Fulton .................. Sat., 2:30 P. M. 19 Fulton ....... 41 .......30 Rochester .............. 43 1 Sat, 8 P, M, Rochester Akron ........ ........ 4 .26 ' REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 1944 AT SOUTH BEND Rochester .................... 24 'I C. I. C. STANDING W Sat., 1:30 P. M. John Adams ...... ........ 3 1 . . - John Adams Qs. BJ 34 ggQgLQvBuff1S ------'----'-------------- 2 Sat-, 8:00 P- M- Culver gu.3ingn44f 11iQi ffffffffe Elkh --- -----. -.------..' 23 QC CSIDBI' ----.. .... V ...,..5 sat, 3330 P, M, l,Culver ................... ........ 3 3 EDU711 -------- ---.----. L 3 Culver -----'-------------------' 341 P13f.T,'Lt?5.,.io ' ijjijjjiiio Peru ..,..... Elwood ...... .......... 2 Wabash .... .......... 2 FULTON COUNTY TOURNEY, JAN. 12, 13, 15, 1944 Kewanna .................... 21 'I ' fQV01'f5,sZQ15..g:,M- 36 Rochester HB ...........,.... 14 , ' Sat., 1:30 P, M, Fulton ..... ......... 4 5 L ite F d .............. 21' Vgi'ed, 5,300'15, M. . Fulton .............. ...... 4 ..34 F .......................... umm 54' sat., 8:00 P. M. Fulton lrgfhland Csnrterm ....... 35 ' ' urs., 7:1 . . 'Talma 32 T I .............................. a ma ' soo., 2:45 P. M. Akron -'----- ---------.------ 3 5 Gra s Creek ................ 32' - ' Thu?-S., 8:30 p, M, .Akron ................. ..... P ,..46 if Akron .......................... 56 , ir ir ir if if ir T row: left to right-Bob Delp, Herbert Mclntire, Dick Downs, Eugene Humphrey Lawrence OP Mclntire, Coach Harry E. Ray. Bottom: James Bowers, Fred Kelrn, Bob Murphy B111 Delaney B1ll Huxley. Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester, Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester, Rochester B TEAM SCHEDULE Argos, Culver, Akron, Logansport Plymouth, Warsaw, Huntington Winamac, Fulton, Peru, Wabash, Warsaw, Plymouth, Peru, Talma A Richland Center 7 P 0 R T S TRACK Above: Coach Ray, D. Reed, D. Kindig,.D. Smith, B. Huxley, D. Downs, B. Jackson, J. Blumenthal, W. N ickell, J. Carruthers, H. Denton. Below: Shepherd, F. Mitchell, J. Henriott, J. Bowers, B. Downs. SOFTBALL Front row: H. Denton, B. Jackson, J. Car- ruthers, B. Downs. Second row: J. Blumenthal, B. Schroer, F. Mitchell, J. Henriott, T. Olsen. Standing: Coach Ray, B. Delaney, J. Bow- ers, D. Reed, D. Kindig, B. Huxley, W. Nickell, D. Smith, D. Downs, P. Zartman, J. Nelson. I , I , ig Z 5 2 , E E? 2? 3 'Q '26 ff eg, if QE 12 5 i 2 i E 3 1 X AE fl fi 921 S WLS E F 'Qi iii Q fu: wr fi sv 35 ff 3 5 Ls H 53 ai sg: 3 ,F mr1'r'r 'r'f rr' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1941 nearly ninety freshmen stalked into R. H. S.g fifty-four were graduated in 1944. The class organized in October of its junior year with Miss Rena Wright as sponsor, and the following officers: Charles Spohn, president, Fred Mitchell, vice-presi- dent, Gale Barter, secretary, and Don Reed, treasurer. A Gay Nineties dance, a bake sale, and a movie, Gentleman J im, were sponsored during the year. June Mad was hilariously presented in the spring and was soon followed in May by the reception at the Colonial Hotel in honor of the graduates of '43. Early in the fall of their senior year, the' following officers were elected: Fred Mitchell, presidentg Charles Spohn, vice-presidentg Dick Kindig, secretaryg and Nedra Zimmerman, treasurer. A huge audience packed the gym nearly to the rafters to see the seniors present Best Foot Forward late in November. The class sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance at the Whitmer Gym and a movie, Northwest Mounted,Police, at the Times Theatre. ' ' The prom, given by the juniors in honor of the seniors of '44, was on May 12, at the Colonial Hotel. The baccalaureate' services were on Sunday afternoon, May 14. . As a climax of the class's high school career, on Mays 18 diplomas were' received at the commencement exercises. .. The seniors were well represented in various clubs. Phyllis Graham was presi- dent of the Girls' Athletic Association and received the annual D. A. R. good citizen- ship awardg Nedra Zimmerman was president of the Girl Reserves, Bill Cessna, presi- dent of the Hi-Y, Gerry Schafer, secretary of the G. A. A., Jane Anne Smith, vice- president of the G. A. A. and Girl Reserves. Naomi Hight was treasurer of the G. A. A. last year. Harley Denton was treasurer of Hi-Y and basketball captain. The Ki- wanis Club chose Fred Mitchell to represent. Rochester at Boys' State. Phyllis Graham, Billie Adamson, Mary Kathryn Moore, Gerry Schafer, and Bob McKelvey participated in commercial contestsg Charles Spohn attended the district Latin contest, won first in the solo division of State band contests during his sophomore year, and was treasurer of the Hi-Y. Bob McKelvey was editor of .Station R. H. S. Bob Brown, Jim Carruth- ers, Harley Denton, Bob Jackson, Dick Kindig, Don Reed, and Willis Nickell, received jackets for varsity basketball. Larry Braman, student manager for four' years, and Wayne Redinger, a four year member of the team, received jacketslast year .before enlisting in the armed forces. Gale Barter 'efficiently sold approximately S5000 worth'of stamps and bonds to the students. , . list-of seniors' who are on the, honor roll, with Charles Spohn as valedictorian, is printed- below. The numbers following the names indicate the average number of' points per credit' each student received during his' first seven semesters in high school. These are based upon the grading scale of' five points for an A+, four for an A, and three for a B. ' Charles Spohn 4.25 , ,Patricia Potter . 4.12 Geraldine Schafer . 4.00 Phyllis Graham L 3.86 A Fred Mitchell . 3.75 Students receiving honorable mention are: Evelene Cook, 3.41, Naomi Hight, 3.393 Robert McKelvey, 3.363 Jane Anne Smith, 3.323 Gale Barter, 3.283 Joanne Wright, 3.10. 'f A saga! -. gm . . Senior Activities BILLIE ADAMSON Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 June Mad Best Foot Forward Yell Leader 4 Commercial Contest 3 Annual Staff 4 PEGGY BALL G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Woodward High School 1, 2 GALE BARTER Hi-Y 4 Junior Class Secretary Best Foot Forward Station R. H. S. 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Bond Sales 4 LARRY BRAMAN Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 FRANCES BRINGHAM Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2 Home Ec. Club 4 BOB BROWN ill' Hi-Y 3, 4 ' Best Foot Forward Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Intramural Basketball 2 Intramural Baseball 1 PAUL BURNS Hi-Y 3, 4 Richland Center High School 1, 2 Intramural Basketball 2 Intramural Softball 4 DOROTHY CARR Girl Reserve 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Candy Sales 4 ,.,. JIM CARRUTHERS Hi-Y 3, 4 June Mad Best Foot Forward V Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 4 .Mfg .-4 -HN . ff, 3 ' BILL CESSNA Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2 Hi-Y President 4 Yell Leader 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 4 EVELENE COOK Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserve 2 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Stage Manager June Mad Candy Sales 4 Annual Staff 4 FRANCIS COPLEN Coke Sales 4 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN W. DAVIS Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Best Foot Forward Boys' Glee Club 4 Track 4 Intramural Basketball 2, 4 Intramural Football 2 HARLEY DENTON Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y Treasurer 4 J une Mad Best Foot Forward Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Projection Machine 4 Softball 4 VIRGINIA DOVICHI Glee Club 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Best Foot Forward Annual Staff 4 BILL DOWNS Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 June Mad Best Foot Forward Station R. H. S. 3 Annual Staff 4 Boys' Glee Club 4 Springfield High School 1 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4 ' Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4 Intramural Football 2, 3 LOLA EKBLAW Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. 4 Candy Sales 4 JOHN FLORA Coke Sales 4 Bremen High Schoolal, 2, 3 Intramural Basketball 1 LOIS GORDON Girl Reserve 3, 4 G. A. A. 2 Home Ec. Club 4 Belle Center High School 1 PHYLLIS GRAHAM Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. President 4 J une Mad Best Foot Forward Prompter Laughing Dwarf Commercial Contests Station R. H. S. 4 Annual Staff 4 Orchestra 2 D. A. R. Award NAOMI HIGHT Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. Treasurer 3 June Mad Station R. H. S. 4 Candy Sales Annual Staff ROBERT E . JACKSON Hi-Y 4 Stage Manager June Mad Stage Manager Best Foot Forward Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 4 Softball 4 DICK KINDIG Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Senior Class Secretary Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 KATHRYN LYNCH G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Station R. H. S. Kewanna High School BOB MCKELVEY Hi-Y 3, 4 Baseball 1 Softball 2, 3 Intramural Basketball 3, 4 Intramural Football Champs 3 Tennis 2 f Commercial Contest 3 J une Mad Station R. H. S. 2, 3, 4 Editor 4 Annual Staff Editor 4 ir ir ir 'A' 'lr 'lr 'A' ROBERT MERKERT I Hi-Y 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 3, 4 FRED MITCHELL Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Junior Class Vice-President Senior Class President J une Mad Best Foot Forward Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 2, 3, 4 Intramural Basketball 4 Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4 Intramural Football 2 MARY MOORE Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 4 Secretary Home Club Commercial Contest 3 Candy Sales 4 ARNOLD MURRAY Coke Sales 4 Shop Instructor 4 WILLIS E. N ICKELL Hi-Y 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 MARY LOUISE NORRIS Girl Reserve 4 PAT POTTER Girl Reserve 4 G. A. A. 4 Candy Sales 4 Shortridge High School 1, 2 DON REED Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Junior Class Treasurer Best Foot Forward Boys' Glee Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 Tennis 1 WAYNE REDINGER Hi-Y 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Baseball 1 Softball 2, 3 BETTY RUSSELL G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 JUNIOR RUEDE GERALDINE SCHAFER Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserve 3, 4 G. A. A. 3, 4 Home Ec. 4 G. A. A. Secretary 4 J une Mad Best Foot Forward Commercial Contest 3 Annual Staff 4 Candy Sales 4 Story City High School 1, 2 VIRGINIA SCHINDLER Home Ec. Club 4 ELDON SHULTZ Hi-Y 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Stage Manager June Mad Stage Manager Best Foot Forward Coke Sales 4 Tennis 2 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3 JANE ANNE SMITH Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 3 Vice-President Girl Reserve 4 Vice President G. A. A. 4 J une Mad Best Foot Forward Yell Leader 4 Station R. H. S. 4 Annual Staff 4 DON SMITH Coke Sales 4 Boys' Glee Club 1 Track 1, 4 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 CHARLES SPOHN Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y Treasurer 3 Junior Class President Senior Class Vice-President June Mad Best Foot Forward Laughing Dwarf Latin Contest Annual Staff 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Boys' Glee Club 3, 4 Debate Team 4. BONNIE JEAN STRETCH Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 MAE VAN DUYNE Girl Reserve 2 ,3, 4 Home Ec. 4 Home Ec. Treasurer44 JERRY VANLUE Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 June Mad Best Foot Forward Track 1, 2, 3 Softball 2, 3 MARGARET WILHOIT Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Best Foot Forward Station R. H. S. 4 Candy Sales 4 Annual Staff 4 J O ANN WRIGHT Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 4 , Prompter J une Mad Prompter Best Foot For ward Candy Sales 4 Annual Staff 4 BETTY ZARTMAN Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 4 Station R. H. S. 4 Candy Sales 4 Annual Stall' 4 Service Flag Committee, Chairman NEDRA ZIMMERMAN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Girl Reserve 3, 4 G. A. A. 3 Girl Reserve President 4 Senior Class Treasurer J une Mad Best Foot Forward Candy Sales 4 Annual Staff 4 Kewanna High School Culver High School ANNE ZOLMAN Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Art Contests S N A P S Debaters Zartman, Olsen, Gretona, Seal, Mikels Mclloclra nzmcr? Duane Remy and Rosie Huxley Cokc People Zartman, Carr, Cook, Potter Block that Kick! Lynch, Kindig, Potter Any Bowls Today? Gale Barter and Frances Castleman Library Sccnc' Miss Braman and Humphrey More Cokcs and People Sheetz, Smith, Murray, Flora, Zartman Eclf! Donna Jo Zolman Strike! Sally Shafer Sales Ladies? Schafer, Hight, Wright Laugh, Clown, Laugh! Caywood, Huxley and Remy More Debating Olsen, Spencer . ,qtlfigw . ' .fpv E ' . 5WfQQ5fHYmNf'Rf K l CAiLEiNllA'Bf SEPTEMBER . 3-Back to school! V p 4-New faculty members: Seal, Johnson, Ray. 11-Station R. H. S. organized, staff chosen. 12-Mckelvey heads Station R. H. S. staff, Mary Marshall, sponsor.: 21-Rev. Hugh McGlasson chapel service, Bob McKelvey chosen editor of Manitou Ripples. . 24-GAA dance, School Days. ' K 27-Basketball tryouts. Junior class elects officers, Eugene Humphrey, Jordon Blumenthal, Dick Ross, and Roberta Hunneshagen. Senior class play tryouts, BestfFoot Forward. 29-I. W. W. M. I. Home Economics Club organized, oflicers, Engrid Peterson, Kathleen McDougle, Mary K. Moore, and Mae Van Duyne elected. ' - A OCTOBER 1-Volley ball captains chosen, Joyce Delaney, Catherine Carruthers, Pat Potter, Jane Anne Smith, Sally Shafer, and Engrid Peterson. Mr. Purdue attends Principals' Association. . 3-Public Speaking class presents play at Methodist Church-for Youth Rally. ,, , 4-Dr. George B. Davis gives Riley selections, Dr. J. Walter Malone, Happiness - A 5-George Mercier, Assistant State Fire Marshall speaks to students on Fire Prevention. 7-Mr. Purdue speaks to local Women's Club on Woodrow Wilson. 8-Sophomore hay ride. 15-Band Fall Festival. 264Annual Staff selected. 27-Navy Day. 28-New stage props purchased by past four senior classes arrive for senior play. - J A 4 NOVEMBER ,f 1-Jane Smith, Billie Adamson, Bill Cessna, and Jimmie Gilbert elect- ed yell leaders, dress rehearsal for play. 2-Senior class play, Best Foot Forward. 3-Jerry Van Lue and Larry Braman, members of senior class, leave for Marines, Pat Potter and Catherine Carruthers lead honor roll for six weeks. 4-Lt. Mary Mcllroy, WAC, speaks before assembly. 5-Rochester, 425 Argos, 175 first basketball game of season. 9-Rev. D. W. Livengood, chapel service, Naval V-12 tests given to senior boys. 11-Armistice Day. 12-Band Clinic at Plymouth. Culver, 405 Rochester, 303 first defeat. 13-Miss Foster leaves to enter Red Cross training in Washington, D. C. 17-Glee Club presents program to assembly and Kiwanis Club. 19-Akron, 413 Rochester, 33. 22-Lts. Bob Hogue and Keith Hermance, C. A. P., speak to assembly in connection with aviation cadet enlistments. 23-24-25-Junior Benefit Movie, Princess O'Rourke. X, , - ggi!---'gps-fmw-M .-,..w',-....,. ir ir 'Ir 'A' 24-Logansport, 43, Rochester, 22, Girl Reserves make Thanksgiving baskets, Glee Club presents program to assembly. 24-26-27-Thanksgiving vacation. 26-Rochester, 38, Plymouth, 27. We win the cow bell! 29-Miss Fowler arrives to fill vacancy left by Miss Foster. DECEMBER 1 1-Public Speaking class hears Barber of Seville at North Man- chester. 3-lntramural basketball teams chosen, Warsaw, 34, Rochester, 32. 6-G. R. supper and meeting, Northern Pursuitn tickets go on sale. 9-Assembly program, presented by Don Werner, Georgianne Snyder, Charles Spohn, Dick Ross, Peggy Barrett, Patty Steininger, and Dee Murphy. 10-Rochester, 41, Huntington, 31. 11-Rochester, 28, Mishawaka, 26. 12-Potter, Carruthers, lead honor roll again for six weeks. 13-Hi-Y supper, debate at Peru. 14-Rev. Grant Blackwood, chapel service. 15-I. W. W. M. I. Christmas party in Home Economics room. 14-15-16-Senior class benefit movie, 'Northern Pursuit. 16-Phyllis Graham wins D. A. R. good citizenship award for 1944. 17-Winamac, '28, Rochester, 26. 23-Program by Speech and Music departments to assembly and Ki- wanis. Christmas vacation begins, Junior Snow-Ball. JANUARY 3-Return to school after vacation. 7-Rochester, 44, Fulton, 42. 8-Riley, 60, Rochester, 43. 10-Debate teams defeated by Central of South Bend. 11-Rev. Glenn C. McGee, chapel service. 14-Rochester, 43, Tipton, 28. 19-20-E xaminations ! 21-I. W. W. M. I. Holiday Dance , Rochester, 42, Peru, 35. 24-Beginning of new semester: D. Carr, P. Ball, D. Murphy, and B. Leckrone chosen bowling captains. 28-Rochester, 56, Wabash, 44. 31-Debate teams defeated by Nappanee. FEBRUARY 4-Warsaw, 46, Rochester, 40. 8-G. R supper and theater party, Wintertime , Rev. Harry J. Bailey, chapel service. 10-All Star girls' team chosen, Boys' Glee Club sings at Farmersfln- stitute. 11-Plymouth, 34, Rochester, 31. 12-Rochester, 41, Central, 38. 14-Pfc. Dick Lee, New Guinea veteran, speaks to assembly on purchase of War Bonds. 2 18-Baer Field Air Forces band presents program to assembly, Peru, 40, Rochester, 34. C, 1, fa-v-yi '-1: ir uk 'ir 'lr ir 19-G. R. members attend conference at Gary, J. Van Lue, N. Zimmer- man, G. Snyder, and Miss Fowler. 23-Mr. Liddle, secretary of Indiana YMCA, holds all day session with students, Joint PTA meeting at which both Glee Clubs present program. 24-Dramatics class presents program to Women's Club. 25-26-Sectional tourney at Winamac. Rochester wins, defeating Grass Creek, Star City, and Akron! 29-Debate sectional at Wabash. Jackson, Carruthers, Merkert, and Bowers sworn into Air Corps at Fort Wayne, Charles Spohn makes sales talk for annual before assembly. MARCH 1-School resumes old 8:30 time schedule, Prof. Cordier speaks to students on Education, World Affairs. 3-Junior jewelry arrives, Gretona elected yell leader to take Jim Gilbert's place. 4-Regional at South Bend. We lose to John Adams who loses to Culver. 6-Boys' Glee Club presents program for grade school. 8-Bill Stephen and Arnold Murray leave for service. 10-Has-beens are defeated by the Will-bes 56-50. 13-Tryouts for Ever Since Eve, junior class play. 14-Rev. Hugh McGlasson, chapel service, Girl Reserve supper. 15-I. W. W. M. I. chili luncheon, Ever Since Eve cast announced. 17-Seniors measured for caps and gowns, six band members attend Winter Festival at North Manchester. 18-B. B. squad attends finals at Indianapolis. Bosse of Evansville is the state champion team. 20--Senior name cards arrive. 21-Fred Elmer Marshall, assembly program, representative from med- ical secretarial training speaks to girls. 24-GAA Skunk Hollow dance. 29-Deadline for snapshots for annual, Howard Chamberlain, WLW program director, speaks to assembly on Radio, Band presents con- cert at Gregor Zeimer program with Howard Chamberlain. APRIL 1-Mathias and Carruthers attend G. R. convention at Indianapolis with Miss Fowler. 13-Formal opening of School Door Canteen, Seventh and Jefferson streets. 14-Spring Kid Carnival Dance. 18- Ever Since Eve presented by Junior Class. MAY 9-Rev. D. W. Livengood, chapel service. 10-Service Flag dedicated. 12-Junior Prom. 14-Baccalaureate sermon at Methodist church. 15-19-Senior Week. 18-Commencement. 19-School dismisses for summer. n. .1 fm., ,W J, -.qrwrn--Q-, .Y -,, fa Last Will And Testament We, the Class of 1944, of Rochester High School, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament. To A. V., Miss Wright, and our teachers we leave blessed peace, calm days and peaceful nights, un- disturbed by the harrowing problems that we as a class presented them. We, the members of the Class of 1944, do will and bequeath to our successors, the class of 1945, the op- portunity of patching up our battered resolutions and the task of trying to keep them in better con- dition than we did. We have nothing to oier the Sophomores, but to the Freshmen, bless their hearts, We bequeath all our dreams that didn't come true, the joy of giggling at nothing, and the pains and pleasures of puppy love. Individual members of the class made the follow- ing bequests: Billie Jean Adamson does will and bequeath her ability to catch men and break up steadies to Max- ine Masters. Peggy Ball wills her nursing ability to Betty Leek- ione. May she use it to the advantage that Peg as. Gale Barter willslhis bonds and stamps job to any ambitious student who is patriotic enough to take the job. Larry Braman wills his well-placed and well- combed hair to Bill Delaney. Frances Bringham does will and bequeath her love for out-of-town boys to Roberta Hunneshagen. Bob Brown wills his tallness and good looks to Johnny Eshelman. Paul Burns does will and bequeath his wit and jokes to Miss Braman in the sixth period library. Grrrlll Dorothy Carr wills her tinkle toes fdancingj to Dee Murphy. Jim Carruthers wills and bequeaths his dashing red hair to his dark C25 haired sister. Bill Cessna wills his ability to perform tumbles and flip flops to Andy Gretona. Evelene Cook does will and bequeath her inky hair to Genevieve Kestner. Francis Coplen wills his long and manly beard to Kathleen McDougle. Jack Davis wills his long flowing locks to Hi-Y Scum, Jack Tippy. Harley Denton throws away his all around bas- ketball' ability and talent for spreading malicious rumors to Station R. H. S. Virginia Dovichi wills her neckname CU to Donna Jo Zolman. Wolf Bill Downs casts aside his junk heap Leroy, to his brother. May he have as much fun and trouble as Bill had in it. fBlondes, brunettes, redheads, etc.j Lola 'Ekblaw gladly wills her busy schedule to anyone in dear old R. H. S. who wants it., John Flora Wills his flying ability to high-geared Paul Zartman. U'?!!i '-J Lois Gordon does will and bequeath her quietness to Joan Newcomb. Phyllis Graham wills Willie to herself. Naomi Hight wills her bad luck for being spied upon to Joyce Delaney. iWhat goes on is a mili- tary secretj Bob Jackson throws away his poise and meekness to Dean Timbers. Dick Kindig finally, after much thought, casts aside his love life QThompson and Sowersl to Jim Bailey. Katherine Lynch wills her ability to beat the tardy bell to Fritzie Peterson. Robert McKelvey does will and bequeath his as- tounding talent for writing interesting, and may we say tantalizing, newspaper features to Walter Win- chell. Bob Merkert wills his sleepless nights and curly locks to Tim Gohn. Fred Mitchell wills his luck at gambling to Dick Rogers. Mary Moore wills her glamorous smile to Geor- giana Snyder. Arnold Murray wills his old car and coke job to John Sheetz. Willis Nickell wills his good eye for basket shoot- ing as well as other things to Bill Schroer. Mary Norris does will and bequeath her knack for bookkeeping to Joan Miller. Pat Potter unthinkingly wills her joviality in so- ciology to Suzanne Kaye. Don Reed wills his ability to get into trouble and out again with ease to Duane Remy QGee, I hope Mr. Purdue doesn't read thislj Betty Russell casts her luck with the sailors off the starboard to Mary Louise Irvin. Wayne Redinger casts aside his love affairs to anyone who desires them to give full attention to the United States Army. Francis Sanders gladly wills his eighteenth birth- day to Herb Mclntire. Gerry Schafer wills her beautiful big brown eyes to Tom Aylesworth. May he use them to the dis- advantage that she has. Virginia Schindler does will and bequeath her cheerful nature to Catherine Henriott. , Eldon Shultz wills his appendix to John Helt. QA good excuse for missing school, John.J Don Smith dedicates his astonishing quietness to Eldon Shepherd. E Jane Anne Smith wills her pep and personality to next year's yell leaders. Charles Leroy Spohn, Jr. wills his high grades and curly locks to.-Jordon Blumenthal. , Bill Stephens does will and 'bequeath his gigantic muscles and flowing biceps to Jean Van Lue. Bonnie Stretch wills her faithful record of at- tending the Baptist Church on Sundays to Jim Bai- ley. May it do him as much good as it has Bonnie. Mae Van Duyne, an admirer of uniforms, unwill- ingly wills this admiration to Jane Sisson. Jerry Van Lue wills his poetic license to Bill Huxley. Margo Wilhoit, now upon her graduation, has learned the facts and wills the figure to Dick Ross. Jo Ann Wright wills her nightly duty of writing to a man in the service to Rosie Huxley. Betty Zartman does will and bequeath her poise to Mary Jo Sowers. Nedra Zimmerman wills her engagement ring to Barbara Becker. Anne Zolman wills her talent for sending people into hysterics and gails of laughter, when she talks in front of classes, to Mr. Rankin. - .vfwryy my-5, f .Y-5. '- an-f 1py': v 7 Prophecy This is an article ten years ahead of the news in Station R. H. S. In the year 1954 you will find this story written . . . This week Miss Wright received a very unusual photograph album now on display in the school library, containing recent photographs of the class of '44. The first one I noticed, when I dropped in to see it, was Gerry Schafer, plowing on the Reed farm down by Fulton. Next to it was Don, sipping a mint julep on the front porch. Then I saw Dot Carr as a dancer in a Broadway show, with Charles Spohn's orchestra, the SPOHN SPOTTERS, in the background. Right below this picture was Bob McKelvey, their press agent. I turned the page, and there was John Flora in his airplane sky-writing a Pepsi-cola ad with smoke. Next was Peggy Ball taking care of him in the hospital. fHmmmm, too much Pepsi-cola.J The next picture caught Frances Bringham, Lola Ekblaw, and Lois Gordon coming from a Ladies Aid meeting. Farther down on that page I saw Jane Anne fSmithJ Cessna and Bill, her hubby, taking William Jr. down to the river to drown him. f I was only kidding. He's a cute little shaverj. Say, the next one is a killer! Fred Mitchell is seen with a beef steak on his eye after Barbara hung a shiner on him for losing all his money in one of his well known poker games. On the next page was a large picture of Mrs. Billie fAdamsonJ Denton, Mrs. Phyllis QGrahamD Nickell, and Mrs. Naomi fHightJ Kindig with husbands, Harley, Wallis, and Dick, tagging behind, while the ladies looked over the canned goods at the State Fair. Guess who else was in the picture? Betty Zartman was talking to them about winning first prize for her canned corn. A picture was taken of Junior Ruede, showing his war medals to Miss Fultz's history class. As we leafed through this photo album, our eyes were held by a picture of Jack Davis and Pat Potter. Are they married? Don't know, maybe she hasn't asked him yet. The next snap was taken of Anne Zolman buying some Vicks nose drops at Morrises. She's still at it. Eldon Shultz had his picture taken at his office desk. He's president of a putty-knife factory. Gale Barter's picture caught him coming from a men's clothing store that he owns. I turned over another page, and here was Margo Wilhoit at her desk, drawing cartoons for the News-Sentinel. Ah! The next was a wedding picture of Jo Ann Wright. I don't know the groom, but he's a nice looking chap, maybe her boss she worked for in New York. The next was a picture of Bob Jackson fishing. I always said Bob had a lot of ambition. Looks as if he's asleep. Well, guess who else was stuck in this album. Nedra Zimmerman, married to Bob of the same name, and still as cute a couple as ever. I couldn't figure out the next one at first, then discovered it was Bill Downs in his deep sea diver's suit. He must have been just diving after a trunk of gold. The next picture I saw was of a nifty hat shop in San Francisco, run by Mae Van Duyne, Mary Moore, and Betty Russell. I turned the next page and here was Don Smith, the world's swimming champion, receiving the golden cup of 1954. There was also a picture of Bob Brown, coming from his W. L. S. broadcast where he sings every morning for his Rochester public. Bonnie Stretch and Virginia Schindler were caught chatting on Sunshine Corner. Both had lovely children with them. One of them is squirting water from the fountain. On the left of the page is a picture of Virginia Dovichi posing for Bob Merkert who's a photographer. in Chicago. As I turned to the last page I saw a picture of Evelene Cook with her French poodle at the house of the famous veterinarian, Dr. James Carruthers. Right below this one was a picture of- Paul Burns at his home in Beverly Hills. He is Warner Brothers' favorite comedian. Francis Coplen and Francis Sanders were posing at the entrance of their night club in Sacramento, California. In the next picture it looks like they're going to have some business, because Jerry Van Lue and Larry Braman are walking in. Perhaps just to renew old acquaintances. The next was one of the rarest pictures ever taken of the world famous ice skater, Bill Stephens. In this rare photograph he is wearing a red and green plaid skirt. The picture below this one was one of Kathryn Lynch's campaign pictures when she was running. for her fourth term as president of the Home Nutrition Club. Another cam- paign picture was of her opponent, Mary Norris. Arnold Murray and Junior Ruede's picture was caught .while they were inspecting .their dairy, farm. The last picture was of Wayne Reddmger with his famous Globe Trotters basketball team. . How surprising it is that ten short years could make such startling changes in in the members of the Class of '44. Everyone really should make a special visit to the library to inspect this remarkable album. ' .. 'FY'Y ' 'JW , Ls Daifynitions Puppet-a very small dog. Grudge-a place where Bill Downs keeps his car, Leroy. Acquire-a group of church singers. Paradox--two ducks. Letter-a batch of puppies. Pence-trousers. Paradise-equipment Fred Mitchell uses in a crap game. Nerts-doctor's assistant. Sardines-Czar's children. Toupee-Indian adobe. Vericose-the way Billie Adamson and Harley Denton are when they say good night. Echo-the only thing that can cheat a woman out of the last word. Friend-one who has the same enemies you have. Hotel-a place where a guest often gives a good dollar for poor quarters. Experience-the name men give to their mistakes. Postscript-usually the only thing of interest in a letter. Photographer-one who can make a girl pretty as a picture. Peace-in international affairs-a period of cheating between two periods of fighting. Afford- Waldo, owned by Dick Miller. Amidst-a heavy fog. Ascent-an odor. SENIOR A B C's Ambitious-Charles Spohn Butterball-Evelene Cook Caught-Willis Nickell Demon--Eldon Shultz Eek!-Gale Barter Flirty-Don Reed Gracious-Phyllis Graham Headache-Pat Potter Idolism-fFrank Sinatraj Bett man Jitterbug-Dorothy Carr Killer-Harley Denton Lily-Jo Ann Wright Mushy-Billie Adamson Notorious-Bob Jackson Obstinate--Bill Cessna Popular-Jane Anne Smith Quiet-Lois Gordon Risque-Fred Mitchell Sport-Jim Carruthers Teachers Pet-Sure they do Underfed-Bob Merket Vampire-Margo Wilhoit Witty-Paul Burns Xmas cheer-Virginia Schindler Yeoman-Arnold Murray Zombie-J ack Davis y Zart- R. H. S. FUNNY FOLK Mutt-Jordon Blumenthal J eff-Freddy Van Duyne Slats-Francis Coplen Mickey Finn-Bob McKe1vey Blondie-Fritzie Peterson Dagwood-Gale Barter Flash Gordon-Harley Denton Dale Arden-Billie Adamson Dick Tracy-Willis Nickell Brenda Star-Jane Anne Smith Terry-Eugene Humphery Wahoo-Bob Caywood Dixie Dugan-Naomi Hight Tillie-Betty Leckrone Superman-Don Reed Joe Palooka-Jim Carruthers Olive Oyl-Kathleen McDougle Snuffy Smith--Enrico Gretona Maggie and Jiggs-Gerry Scha Don Reed Kerry Drake-Dick Downs Li'l Abner4Bob Murphy Daisy Mae--Sally Shafer fer and . . - . ,.-,,,.-mamfww-vfwvwvsf-f' Mu ical Notes A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening -Coking and jumping at the Canteen. You're So Indiiferentn-Bill Cessna to Jane Anne Smith. Star Eyes -Fritzie when Marine Brown comes home. Deep in a Mood -Fred Mitchell and Barbara Becker. Lady, Be Good -Pupils getting their history grades. At Last -Billie Adamson finally settled with Harley Denton. Poor You -Coach Ray finds one of the boys out after ten o'clock. My Last Goodbye -Any graduating Senior? ? I'm Getting Tired So I Can Sleep -Assembly 7th period. Don't Get Around Much Anymore -Bill Downs's car since gas rationing. Can't Get Out of This Mood -Students during tests. I Had the Craziest Dream -Hitler dreaming to take the Allies. Why Don't You Do Right? -Mr. Purdue toVJimmy Bailey. There Are Such Things -A+'s. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To -Four new tires. It All Comes Back to Me Now -When we had tires, gas, and sugar. Take Me -Report Cards. Thanks for the Memories -Margo Wilhoit to Jack Overmyer. Heavenly Hideaway -Drug Store. Constantly -Donna Zolman's tardiness to school. That's Sabotage -Teachers, etc. After You're Gone -Basketball season. fWhee!J I Found You in the Rain -Pneumonia. Everything I Love -Just vacations, QColonial, swimming, etc.J Hold Back the Dawn -Students, day before finals. Day Dreaming -Chemistry class. Not Mine -Good grades. How Do You Fall in Love? -Gale Barter. He's MY Guy -Gerry Schafer speaking-of Don Reed. People Will Say We're in Love -Mr. and Mrs. Seal. I'd Love to Know You Better -Enrico Gretona to Pearly Johnson. It's Love, Love, Love -Georgia Ann Snyder and Bob Delp. It Started All Over -Anne Zolman and Howard Fred. Moonlight Becomes You -Madelyn Thompson to Marvin Hays. Besame Mucho -Billie Adamson to Harley Denton. The Surrey with the Fringe On Top -Dick Ross's town car. Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe -Rosie Huxley. Moonlight Mood -Prom People. Oh, You Beautiful Doll -Nedra Zimmerman. I Don't Want to Walk Without You -Naomi Hight to Calvin Mikesell of Talma. I'll Be Around -Bill Schroer to Muriel Mathias. Clementine -Jane Sisson. Shoo, Shoo, Baby -Nedra Zimmerman to Bob Zimmerman QNavyJ. IDEAL SENIOR GIRL HAIR-Evelene Cook EYES-Mae Van Duyne COMPLEXION-Phyllis Graham FIGURE-Jane Anne Smith SMILE-Virginia Dovichi CLOTHES-Gerry Schafer PERSONALITY-Nedra Zimmerman IN TELLIGENCE-Pat Potter ATHLETIC ABILITY-Dorothy Carr WIT-Margaret Wilhoit IDEAL SENIOR BOY HAIR-Willis Nickell EYES-Bill Cessna GRIN-Jim Carruthers PHYSIQUE-Don Reed CLOTHES-Gale Barter PERSONALITY-Harley Denton INTELLIGENCE-Charles Spohn ATHLETIC ABILITY-Dick Kind COMPLEXION-Fred ,Mitchell WIT-Paul Burns ig ? 7' I -j. -win--1.3-v,7,,n,,-.-.,,g mr... , We'll' Never Forget Mr. Ray's revolutionary tactics in the activities period assembly. Jim Carruther's new shoes-and we do mean SHOES. The Daniel Boone hat fad with the boys. E Those hilarious noon 8th periods. The dullness of that endless 7th period of each day. Those sacks and sacks of pop corn we seniors sorrowfully CU popped on the after- noons before home games. Cookie's long black hair. Margo's blond hair and Barbara Becker's red hair. John Flora's moustache. The dailies Miss Fultz surprises CD her students with. The patriotic effort of 'Miss Fultz and Gale Barter in selling War Bonds. Mr. Purdue's jokes. Bob J ackson's meakness.?'???! !'! The senior boys in the service. Miss Barrett's walk. - The senior yellow cords. Miss Wright's good sportsmanship. Don Reed's,wo1fing. Mr. Seal's youthful exuberance. Bill Downs's Leroy . 'The pep sessions! ! Those senior play practices. The fire drills! ! ! !. Mr. Melton's cheery personality. The G. R. and Hi-Y suppers. The girl all-star games. Miss Lichtenwalter's patience with her Latin classes. Bill Downs's outbursts in Dramatic class. Mr. Watson's forceful way of speaking. When we had treasure hunts and didn't worry about tires and gas. When the Girls' Athletic Association was called Girls' Athletic League. When we grown-up seniors were green freshies. When the band got those good looking uniforms. All the sun valley sweaters. ' Muriel Mathias wearing Don Reed's H-Y pin and Rosie wearing Charlie Spohn's. When the latest steadies were Lauer and Mitchellg Zimmerman and Van Lueg Wil- hoit and Overmyerg Potter and McKelveyg Cookie and J acksong Mathias and Car- ruthers-g Barts and Nickell. When Dovichi was Dick Ross's bit of heaven. When Bill Downs made bracelets for Donna Zolman. When Baer Field Band gave an assembly program, and Jane Anne's honor. When the school got the new trophy case. ....,.f----wqpqwym-r-wr -- -yrvwrv-mmlp11rx ',r . ' . ' K' I' 'J rf'z ' - .,.- MM. , . SNAPSIIGT IDENTIFICA'l'IONS PAGE 4 . 1. Grin and Bear it. Graham, Wright, Hight 50 WE 2:1 D- gee 115 msn 31: W0 PTE 9'4 U2 0 5' N Ha CD H Apey Ross wolfin' at Erpie's Downs, Ross, Leckrone, McDougle, Ayl- esworth, Murphy, Zolman . IP ECU -e 53 E' 35 Esc: F5 5' wr? gh 5- E :I S? Q 5 5. H A Q O 'U .. CD 5 V 'U P CD Fl cn Kindig, Hunneshagen, Coplen, Mathias, Castleman . Miss Manitou Ripples 1944 Slick Chick Sisson 1. Little Orvie Mr. Van Lue 2. Eleven Heps on the Steps Nickell, Carruthers, Steininger, Ault, Gordon, Steininger, Cook, Moore, Zartman, Truax, Miller 3. John Henry, pliz! Jackson, Gordon, Zartman 4. Dramatics Fanatics Gretona, Sowers, Schafer, Quackenbush, Mathlias, Zimmerman, Reed, Huxley, Smit 5. Gleesome Threesome Huxley, Shafer, Zolman Leroy, Perry and Kline D. Spohn, Ross, Reed Cheesecake Photo Dan'1 Boone Carruthers Corn! ! ? ? 'Z Poppers: Zimmerman, Carr, Van Duyne, Ekblaw, Russell Local Yokel and Local B-17 Flora Newcomb Applying for Hi-Y Pin? Newcomb and A. V. Gruesome Twosome Van Lue, Zimmerman F. Pence, Mitchell and Co. at Coplen and Erdman's Callahan, Huxley, Mitchell, Becker, Smith ' Rustle More! Yes, it's Russell, Moore Perry and pupils Ruede, Helt, Smith, Wilson, Gohn, Cook, Perry Girl Reserve Scums Sisson, Peterson Clem and Daisy June Zartman and ??? In the far Corner, Delp! Also Snyder Sunshine Corner Kindig, Nickell, Jackson Clinging Vines In the foreground: Steininger, Gordon, Bringham, Moore March, Two, Three, Four! Margo, Tad, Forrest PAGE 6 Gruesome isn 't it? 7 1. Mr. Watson Evelyn Bick Vic Mature or 2. Mr. Rankin? New Yell-suits and Maps 3. Billie Jean Adamson Bill Cessna Jane Anne, Smith Warden 4. Author Vernon Purdue Feedin' their Faces Home Ec. 5. Kathleen McDougle Jane Anne Smith Fritzie Peterson Dolores Murphy Meditation? Could Be! fJunior Omcersj 6. Roberta Hunneshagen Dick Ross Eugene Humphrey Jordon Blumenthal Pep Session! 7. Billie Adamson Jim Gilbert Jane Anne Smith Bill Cessna Man Shortage? 8. Bob Murphy Ted Olsen Bill Downs Dee Murphy Bob Jackson June Mad fPlay Practicej 9. Jerry Van Lue Nedra Zimmerman Bob McKelvey Bill Downs Gerry Schafer Naomi Hight Phyllis Graham Fred Mitchell Hags and Glad-rags 10. 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