Rolling Prairie High School - Rolling Log Yearbook (Rolling Prairie, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1944 volume:

This year the Seniors of 1944 decided to record the interesting events that took place here in the Rolling Prairie High School. In order to do this we decided to make another Rolling Prairie Log. We hope in years to cone this book will provide nany fond memories, not only for the members of our class, but also for the other students of this high school. We, the editors, wish to give our thanks to the members of the faculty and to the Senior Class for the splendid cooperation that was shown in making our annual. TO THE BOYS IN OUR CLASS WHO ARE SERVING AND TO THOSE WHO ARE ABOUT TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY WE RIGHTFULLY DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL. (g(DMPIM1P STAFF FACULTY SENIORS Activities Mottos History Will Prophecy CLASSES ACTIVITIES CLUBS ATHLETICS FEATURES ANNUAL Editor June Reese History, Will, Prophecy •Thelma hotter Evelyn Pagel Dorothy Schroeder Pauline Nagel Lloyd Haverstock Doris Huge Ilarriette Walton Sports Walter Sabones Hubert Hope Joe Chlupacek Senior Play Betty Lou Harlacher Doris Benjamin Junior Reporter Jean Barnes Art and Pictures Jack Kirkham Richard Ebel Roger Hosking Calendar Doris Downing William Gilchrist Edwin Buell Marjorie Calo r James Pritzen STAFF Assistant Editor Joan Buss Jokes Doris Hewitt Donna Albertson Ernest Schwenk Sophomore Reporter Florence Smith Freshmen Reporter Delores.Jannson Stencils, typists, mimeographers Delores Butler Pauline Nagel Doris Huge Thelma hotter Joan Buss Doris Hewitt Dorothy Schroeder June Reese Lee Van Ilouten Agnes Harrington Mary Louise Flitter Doris Benjamin Betty Lou Harlacher Doris Downing ■■ FACULTY J. Harold Tower, Principal A. B., Indiana State Teachers' College M. S., Indiana University Cleo Isom, Physical Education and Social Studies A. B., Central Normal M. A., Indiana University Lurene Ludtke, Music and Physical Education B. S., Manchester and Ball State Teachers' College De Witt Post, Commerce and Mathematics B. S., Ball State Teachers’ College Mary Jane Post, English and Latin A. B., Ball State Teachers' College Russell W. Wells, Social Studies and Science A. B., Hanover College M« S,, Indiana University Robert A. Russell, Agriculture and Biology B. S. A., Purdue University Eunice Meeks, Vocal Music and English A. B., Central Normal College Joy Ann Pitman, Home Economics, Biology, Art B. S., Indiana State Teachers' College 0. H. Messmore, Seventh and Eighth Grade N. Manchester College Extension Indiana University ■ A Vv acD C -4 c fif uc. e. +• • ft La -E «• 1 Donna Albertson Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Doris Benjamin Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Edwin Buell Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Senior Flay 4 Annual Staff 4 Track 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Student Manager 4 Class Vice-President 3 Joan Buss Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Class President 1 Class Vice-President 4 Junior Play 3 Oratorical 1 Librarian 3 Annual Staff 4 Delores Butler Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Girl’s Track 1 Librarian 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Marjorie Caler Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Librarian 3 Michigan City H. S. 2 Joe Chlupacek Track 2 3aseball 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Class Vice-President 2 Class President 3, 4 Junior Flay 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Oratorical 2, 3 Doris Downing Annual Staff 4 Librarian 2, 3, 4' Richard Ebel Class Treasurer 4 Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Leslie Fla-g Senior Play 4 Annus! Staff 4 M8ry Flitter Glee Club 1, 2 Class Secretary 1 Oratorical 1 Librarian 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Jimmie Fritzen Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 County Band 1, 2, 3 4-H Bend 1, 2 Glee Club 1 Herald Argus News 3 Senior Flay 4 Basketball 4 William Gilchrist Savannah,, Mo. H.S. 1, 2 Senior Play 4 Betty Harlacher Michigan City H.S. 1, 2 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Agnes- Harrington Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Lloyd Haverstock Track 2 Baseball 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Doris Huge Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Jack Kirkham Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 3, 4 L. P. H. S. 1 Thelma Lotter Walkerton H.S. 1, 2 Girl Reserves 2 Class President 1 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Pauline Nagel Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Doris Hewitt Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 1, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Librarian 3 Hubert Hope Annual Staff Track 1 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Class Treasurer 3 Senior Play 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Homer Proud Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Evelyn Pagel Class Treasurer 1 Class Secretary 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 June Reese Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Class Vice-President 1 Librarian 2 Roger Hosking Annual Staff 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Baseball 3, 4 • • « Loren Rood Basketball 2,3, 4 Track 2 U. S. Navy Baseball Walter Sabones Hammond Tech. K. S. 1 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Track 2 Dorothy Schroedcr Clas3 Secretary 1 Annual Staff 4 Senior i'lay 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Ernest Schwenk Senior 'lay 4 Annual Staff Baseball 4 Lee Van Houten Chicago H. S. 1 Junior rlay 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Harriette Walton Junior A'lay 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 MOTTOS Donna Albertson Sometimes I sit and think and 3ome' time3 I just sit. Dorio Benjamin Wish we knew her better. Edwin Buell A very gentle beast and of a good conscience. Joan 3uss She hugged the offender and for- gave the offense. Delores Butler Short and quiet, but what a rioti Marjorie Caler Always friendly, just the same, Always square in life 3 old game. Joe ChluPacok Breathes there a man with soul so dead who has never turned around and said, 'hmmmmmmmmm, not badjr Doris Downing What a won-derful world if we all patterned after you. Richard Ebel Leslie Flagg Mary Flitter Jim Fritzen Blow ye winds. And the little old Ford right along. rambles An A-l student. A gentleman that himself talk. loves to hear William Gilchrist Betty Harlacher Agnes Harrington Lloyd Haverstock Doris Hewitt Hubert Hope Roger Hosking Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice. Happy today, sad tomorrow, what is life but fun and sorrow? And she could laugh; Land and how she could laugh] Loyalty wins. Boogie-woogie in waltz timeJ Great men die every day and I myself feel ill. Who dares say he is better than I ? Doris Huge Jack Kirkham Thelma Lotter Pauline Nagel Late to bed and early to rise, makes a girl peppy and wise. Red is my f avorite color. I might be better if I would, but it’s awfully lonesome being good. To love or not to love----is the question. Evelyn Pagel Homer Proud June Reese Loren Rood Away with work! Begone, I say, this world was made for fun and play.11 The wildest hath not such a heart as he. Modesty is as a shining light. As great a sport as we ever had . He had to leave and it's certainly too bad. Walter Sabones Tis sweet to love, but oh, how bitter, to love a girl and then not get her. Dorothy Schroeder I love but one, I can love no more. Ernest Schwenk Lee Van Houten Harriette Walton A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men.. Now we know why blondes are ir-resistable. If silence is golden. I'll never be rich. Joan B.;Jack's always making cutting remarks. Dorothy:Yeah, he mus t've been born with a silver knife in his mouthJ Mr. D. T. Post Never say what you mean if you were in another persons shoes ... after you get in them, they might pinch you just as hard in the same place, After spending so much of his life on the balcony it is only natural for Hitler to be SHELVED-! Says He I First Angel: And how did you get here? Second Angel: Flu,” SENIOR GLASS HISTORY DONNA ALBERTSON: Donna was born in Galena Town- ship on February 8, 1926. She attended Galena Central School for eight years. She came to Rolling Prairie when she was a freshman. At one time her name was romantically linked with two of Rolling Prairie’s basketball stars, who ere now serving in the U. S. Navy. Her present interest is in the Army. DORIS BENJAMIN: Dori3 was born in Buchanan, Mich- igan on April |9, 1926. Her first five years of schooling were at Argos, then her next three years were spent at New Carlisle. She came to Rolling Prairie when she was a freshman. Doris played the leading roles in both junior and senior plays. EDWIN BUELL: Edwin was born at Harvey, Illinois on January 23, 1926. Edwin attended schools at North Liberty, Mill Creek, and Oak Grove before he came to Rolling Prairie when he was a freshman. He ha3 played on the basketball and baseball teams and also took part in the senior play. JOAN BUSS: Joan was born at La Porte on October 25, 1926. Joan attended Lincoln and Maple Schools at La Porte until the sixth grade, when she came to Rolling Prairie. Joan took part in the junior play. At present her time is occupied by a tall fellow named Dick . DELORES BUTLER: Delores was born at Rolling Prai- rie on October 31, 1926. She attended school at Rolling for twelve years. Delores has found a new way to play basketball. Instead of running around on her feet she slides around on her head. Moon picks her boy-friends from Mill Creek. What seems to be wrong with Rolling?? MARJORIE CALER: Marjorie was born in Pennsylvania on January 15, 1925. She attended school there in Patterson Township. In the third grade sho moved to Galena. She came to Rolling when she was a froshman. Sho moved to Michigan City in her sophomore year, Sho rejoined our class when she was a junior. JOE CHLUPACEK: Joo was born in La Porte on April 5, 1926. Joo dwells among the Galena hills and whon he was a freshman ho joined ,our class. Ho attended Galena School for his first eight years. He has been our class President for two and a half years. Ho plcyod on our baseball and basketball teams and also took part in the junior and senior plays. DORIS DOWNING: Doris was born in La Porte on April 2Q, 1926. Doris started her schooling career in the first grade of Rolling Prairie. She enjoys her school work and activities and hopes to train to be a nurse after graduating. RICHARD EBEL: Dick is another member of our class who first saw light in La Porte. He was born on February 8, 1927. Dick attended Park School before coming to Rolling Prairie in the fifth grade. He played on the baseball team and also took part in the junior and senior plays. He has a little heart-ache who is in our class. Her name is Joan. LESLIE FLAGG: Leslie was born in La Porte on July 26, 1926. Leslie attended Central, Lincoln, and Park Schools before he came to Rolling Prairie in the sixth grade. Leslie played the leading role in the senior play and he plans on playing an even greater role in the U. S. Army Air Corps. MARY LOUISE FLITTER: Mary was born 'in La Porte County on February 14, 1925. She’3 always boen a member of Rolling Frairic School, JAMES FRITZENt Jim is another member of our group who was born in LaPorte County and has always attended Rolling Prairie School. Jim brought the smiles of happiness to his family on July 20, 1926. His greatest interest is in one of our small but nighty seniors. WILLIAM GILCHRIST? Willie was born in Missouri on May 24, 1927. He attended Rochester, Cherry Grove, and Savannah High School before he joined our class in his junior year. Willie played a part in our senior play. BETTY LOU HARLACHER? Betty; was born in Michigan City on March 10,1926. She attended schools at Eastport, Waterford, Coolspring, and Michigan City. She joined our class in her junior year. She had a starring role in the senior play. At present her star is shining brightly in the U. S. Navy. AGNES HARRINGTON: Agnes was born in Rolling Prairie on February 15, 1926. Agnes started her school career in Rolling Prairie. Agnes is our shy little, miss but we know she has Interests in the Navy. LLOYD HAVERSTOCK? Lloyd was born in LaPorte on April 1, 1926. He went to school in Oak Grove before coming to Rolling Prairie in his freshman year. Lloyd played on the basketball and baseball teams, and took part in the senior play. He has an interest out of school. She is a blonde. DORIS HEWITT: Doris was born in LaPorte on December 7, 1926. Doris has been a member of Rolling Prairie School for twelve years. She also took part in the senior play. Of all the armed forces, she thinks most of the Marines. EVELYN PAGEL: Peg was born in Galena on March 29, 1926. She attended school at Galena for eight years and joined our class when she was a freshman. Just ask her who she thinks is the most important man in the Navy. Wo arc sure that he isn’t the Admiral, but she thinks he might be some day. - HUBERT HOPE: Hubert was born in Miami, Florida, June 2, 1926. Sonny also attended school at Eastport, Michigan City, and Oak Grove and then joined our class when he was a freshman. He played on the basketball and baseball teams and took part in the senior play. Sonny picked his lifetime valentine on February 14, 1944. ROGER H0SK3NG: Roger was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 28, 1926, He attended Francis Willard School in Illinois and then came to Galena. He then joined our class when he was a freshman. Peanuts has plsyed on the baseball team, and played in the junior and senior plays. His future interest is in the Army, but his present interest is in the junior girls. DORIS HUGE: Doris was born in La Porte on November 7, 1925. She attended St. John's Lutheran School for eight years and joined our class when she was a freshman. Doris was also an actress in our senior play. She has another interest besides school; his name is Carl. JACK KIRKHAM: Jack was born March 10, 1926 in La Porte. He attended Washington, Central, Maple, and La Porte High School. He also joined our class when he was a freshman. Jack won’t tell us what interests him most but we knew he does like red hair. THELMA LOTTER: Thelma was born in Kentucky on May 19, 1926. She attended schools at Fort Wayne snd Walkerton before she joined our class in her soph-more year. Shorty has teamed up with one of our tallest members of the senior class. PAULINE NAGEL: Pauline was born in New Buffalo on August 28, 1926. She attended Kalamazoo snd Main Schools in Lansing Michigan for two years. She joined our class when she was a freshman. Polly’s name has beon linked with several of .. Rolling's students, but her most importand interest is in the Marines, Army, Navy, etc............... HOMER PROUD: Homer was 'born in Rolling Prairie on October 23, 1926. He has attended school at Rolling for tv elve years. Speedy has left our class to join a much larger class, the TT. S. Marines. Good Luck, Homer! JUNE REESE: June was born in Rolling Prairie on June 12, 1926. June is our quiet little miss, who also started her career for education at Rolling Prairie. June has taken part in both the junior and senior plays. LOREN ROOD: Loren was born in La Porte on October 11, 1926. He attended Maple and Central Schools in La Porte. He joined our class when he was a fresh -man. Chic is now in the Navy stationed at New York. DOROTHY SCHROEDER: Dorothy was born in La Porte on October 23, 1926. Dot has been at Rolling Prairie for twelve years. Her one and only is in the army. ERNEST SCIIWENK: Ernest was born in Galena, on November 5, 1925. Ernie attended Galena Central School for his first ei _ht years, joining our class when he was a freshman. Ernie''s 'interest in girl3‘seems to be blonde hair and blue eyes. Her name is Donna. LEE VAN IIOUTEN: Lee was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 16, 1925. She attended St. Thomas, St. Louis Academy and Calumet High School, Joining our class when she was a sophomore. Wo know that all of her interests are out of school. HARRIETTS WALTON: Harriette was born In South Bend on June 19, 1926. She started to school in Rolling Prairie but aft;r four years she went back to South Bend. She attended Washington Clay, Central, and Mucssell Schools before she joined our class when she was a freshman. It is hard for us to keep up with all of Harriette's romances but she really thinks that the Marines are tops . WALTER SABONES: Walt was born in Hammond on April 4, 1926. He attended Edison and Hammond Tech, before he joined our class when he was a Sophomore. He played on both the basketball and baseball teams and starred in the senior play. JOKES Spare Room I tell you I won't have this room] protested Thelma to the bellboy who was conducting her. I'm not going to pay my good money for a closet with a measly little folding bed in it. If you think that just because I'm from the country---- Get In lady, get in, the boy cut in wearily, This isn't your room, this is the elevator. Prof. Wells: Roger, what is water made of? Roger: H,I,J,K,L,M,N,0. Prof. Wells: What makes you say that? Roger: Well didn't you say it was H to 0? (H2O) Lloyd---------------Lloyd 1 Yeah, Ma? Are you spitting in the fish bowl? No, but I've been coming pretty close. Paulino: My voice was cultivated. Evelyn: Then why didn't you have it plowed under? Arlene R: Who's the girl with the French heels? Betty W.: She's my sister and those guys ain't Frenchl Cleo Isom says it's true there's safety in numbers but it's also true there's danger in figures! GOLFING Hubort: Didn't I look smart in my plaid sweater, classy socks, and two pair pants? Ernest: Why did you have on two pair pants? Hubert: In case I got a holo-in-one. A.W.o:,L. Is a wolf on leave! WILL In the future if you see all the boys running around in a daze its because Joe Chlupacek wills his lovely long eyelashes to Constance Ssyles so that she may charm them. Orval Hunt will have a flock of girls around him from now on because Walt Sabones wills him his way with the girls. Delores Butler wills her ability t'o play pool to Msrjorie Wellinske Look out boys I!1 Dorothy Schroeder wills her fiery temper to Marcia Dalenburg. Hubert Hope wills his wavy hair to James Tower', gob'd -luck with it, Jim. Donna Albertson wills her beautiful eyes to Clara Boles so that she may have as much success with the men as Donna. Thelma Lotter end James Pritzen will their great love for each other to Jerry Kelly and Pauline Godsey so that they may settle down to one men. Pauline Nagel wills her ability to handle the men to Jean Barnes, who has been slipping lately. If you see Helen Williams acting very quietly from now on, it’s because Doris Benjamin wills her quietness to her. It will be a great help in the future. Joan Buss wills her ability to get 8long with the teachers to her brother Dean, who can uso it. Leslie Flagg wills his miraculous personality to Wilma Lotter. If you see Donna Halter laughing herself sea sick, it's because Doris Hewitt wills her a few of her giggles. Dick Ebel wills his one arr. driving ability to Tim Hunt. Doris Huge wills her ability to keep her man out of sight to Phyllis Riley. To Eva Bush, Lee Van Houten wills her lovely blond hair and height. Lloyd Haverstock wills two cents of his wealth to Don Wolland. William Gilchrist wills a little of his shyness to Bill Sorge; we hope he uses it. Betty Lou Harlacher wills her small ears to Oner Dean Proud. Jack Kirkham wills his great love for red hair to Bob Jannsen; watch out, Bob, red heads have a temper. Loren Rood wills his G.I. hair cut to David Sokoloski. Harriette Y alton wills her short curly hair to Kay Banis. From now on you will see all the girls chasing George Bladecki for Roger Hosking wills him his many charms for the girls. Evelyn Pagel wills her sales ability to Warcille Probst. In the future, girls, beware of what Bill Richardson says for Marjorie Caler wills him her poetic sayings. If you see Warren Dawson tripping a light fantastic around school you’ll know it's because Edwin Buell wills him his dainty feet. Ernest Schwenk wills his ability to sneak into water melon patches to Raymond Bayer. June Reese wills her kindly ways and sweet smiles for Edwin Buell to Leota Sabones. Doris Downing wills her ability to play basketball to Joan Conjalka. Agnes Harrington wills her ability to write to the servicemen in civics class to Betty Shreve. Mary Flitter wills her ability to get A's to anyone who needs it. Dick: The only way a man can have the last word with a woman is to apologize I No, By GumI Dorothy Schroeder was taking her first trip on a train. When the conductor came through the car and called for tickets Dorothy readily gave up hers. A few minutes later the train boy coming through called, Chewing gumt Neverl cried Dorothy bravely. You can take my ticket, but not my gum I R.S.V.P. How are the fish in these parts? asked the touring Jim Fritzen. The red-faced angler looked up with a sigh. We11, said he, I really can’t say. For a week I’ve dropped them a line each day, but so far I’ve had no reply. Jim Tower: In my head I have a thousand book laws. See these ears? These are my book ends. THE PROPHECY Mrs. Carl Martensen, the former Doris Huge, decided to taice a much needed vacation to California. She took their one and only Ford flivver, stuffed the needed coupons into her urse (where do you suppose she roc that many) and took off. She stopped at Mrs, E’oel’s house and the former Joan Bus3 was in a flutter wondering if she had forgotten anything. When everything was all set, the Ford went chug' ing painfully but courageously on its lone journey. They succeeded miles out of the they were stopped for motorcycle cop who was in getting city limits speed in; none two when : by a other than Jack Kirkham. Doing his duty, however, he took them in. Who should prove to be the judge but Walt Sabones. He fined them five bucks and, delayed an hour, they forgot all about speeding and continued as usual on their ’way. They drove all day and that night they stopped at the Rltzmoore Hotel. They registered and Willie Gilchrist the bellboy took their bags up to their room. Presently they were attracted by music played by Ernie Schwenk's orchestra with songstress Miss Donna Albertson and they almost choked, not on a chicken bone ____ but on discovering that a Hawaiian dancer, Lilani, was Doris Hewitt. The next morning they continued on their way and passing through Reno, they saw the forner Harrietto Walton who had just secured her latest divorce. Upon their arrival in California, (as women do, you know) they ran out of moneyJ They went into a telegraph olfice and Agnes Harrington sent their telegram for them. With no money to spend they decided to visit a motion picture studio. Celia Dawn was making a picture and they were surprised that she was really Doris Benjamin. Co-starring with Doris was Leslie Flagg, one of the world’s greatest lovers. They went back to the dressing rooms to congratulate Doris and who should they see but Hubert Hope as make-up - man. When they returned to the studio, Jim Fritzen and his Swingeroos were working on another picture That Crazy Moon starring Moon Butler, the comedienne. On leaving they spied a talent 3cout chasing a beautiful redhead and looking more closely, discoved it v as Joe Chlupacek. The two girls decided that they had had quite enough excitement and decided to return home. On returning home, they unknowingly neared an army camp. All at once a jeep side-swiped them turning them over but only a few minor cuts were the results. The reckless sergeant turned out to be Roger Hosking. They were taken to a nearby hospital and were attended by nurse Doris Downing. They were pronounced okay and Sgt. Peanuts , to make up to them, invited them to his camp. They accepted and the first place they visited was the kitchen. Who should be given K.P. but Homer Proud who was laboriously peeling potatoes. The next place they visited was the army recreation center and they noticed quite a crowd of sailor boys. Wondering what the attraction was, they went over to find two charming hostesses, Betty Lou Harlacher and Evelyn Pagel. The girls noticed that it was getting quite late. They just walked outside the big gate at the army camp and saw a soldier and sailor arguing loudly over which was the better, the army or the navy. The sailor was Chick Rood and the soldier, Lloyd Haverstock. They took a taxi back to the city and who should be driving it but Mary Flitter because of the man-shortage, she explained. Having nothing to do until the Ford was repaired, they bought a magazine and saw an article How to Over-Come Bashfulness edited by June Reese, the writer of society news. While they were in the city they went inside a dime store and Lee Van Houten waited on them at the candy counter. Their Ford finally repaired, - they once more started on their return trip. Needing some gasoline, they stopped at a filling station where Thelma hotter attended them. To entertain themselves v hile driving they turned on the radio and listened to the Children's Hour by Marjorie Caler, Getting tired of traveling they stopped at a road camp and found to their surprise that Pauline Nagel was the chief cook. Feeling much better after a delicious meal, they were traveling along and who should they enjBo Pfc, Edwin Buell hitch-hiking back to qpj p, but Reaching Michigan City, they saw Schroeder's Shoe Store. Curious, they stopped to investigate. Suro enough there sat Dorothy with no customers I Anxious to get home, they bought a pair of shoes and departed. Finally they reached Joan'3 house and who should bo homo from tho Navy' on a leavo but Dick Ebel. Doris and Joan both agreed that it was a wonderful and exciting trip but it was goo d to be home once more. Mr. R,: I'll teach you to make lov to my daughter. Sir. Edwin: I wish you would Old Man, I'n not doing so well. Harriette had a baby brother named Oaka, One day her mother told her to go upstairs and bring Oaka down. So Harriette laughed and laughed because she know she couldn't carioca. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 5, 1941,. our group of fifty-four freshmen came into Rolling Prairie High School. Y e elected Carl Hartensen as our leader, Jean Barnes, as helper, Dorothy Keller as secretary, and Jim Tower in charge of the money.Although we lost some of the members of our class, Earl Groves, George Shead, Nancy Lawson, Carl Martensen, and Helen Williams,we added the new faces of Donald Y olland, Eva Bush, and John Zolman. Representatives from the freshman class who took up music were Phyllis Riley, Bill Richardson,Jim Tower,Rosemarie Ellen-wine, Pauline Godsey, and Jean Barnes.Twenty-eight girls and six boys belonged to the Glee Clubs. Early in September, 1942, we decided to continue our schooling.This time we had as our president, Raymond Bayer, as vice-president,Jean Barnes as secretary, Jim Tower, and as treasurer, Pauline Godsey, with Kiss Fleming as our sponsor. ie lost Ruth Meyers and Bob 'Vilhelm, but in their places came Janet Cook, from Three Rivers,Michigan,Jerry Kelly from Benton Harbor, and Delbert Iloggard.Some of those interested in music joined the Glee Club and Band. Jim Tower represented our class in the oratorical contest. On September 3, 1943, we started on the last half of our high school careers. The class elected Jean Barnes to lead the group,Don V olland as vice-president, Dorothy Keller as secretary,and Pauline Godsey in charge of finances. Later when Dorothy Keller left us, Bonnie Y olfe was elected to take her place. Y e had lost Katherine Kloine,Helen Ilartensen, Dorothy Y ellinski, Bill McGuire, and Tony Zellers. Rosemary Wittchen, Pat Hickman, Betty v rase, and Bill Sorge had joined us. Y e were well represented in both band and glee clubs. In October we held a skating party at the La-Porte Roller Rink. On March 31, we presented our class play Don't Take My Penny , under the direction of Mis H. Eunice Meeks. Those in our English Class who were inter ested, started a club, The Boosters , the pur pose of which was to promote school spirit. The most important feature was the Junior Senior Reception, held at the High School, where a gala time was had by both classes. Y e had completed three -fourths of our school ing and were looking forward to our final year. GOVERNMENT ISSUE Sitting on my GI bed. My GI hat upon my head. My GI pants, my GI shoes. Everything free, nothing to lose, GI razor, GI comb. But GI wish that I were home. They issue everything we need. Paper to write on, books to read; They issue food to make us grow. But GI want a long furlough. Everything free, nothing to buy. Your belt, your shoes, your GI tie; You eat your food from a GI plate. And buy your needs at a GI rate. It's GI this and GI that, GI haircut, GI hat; Everything is Government Issue, But GI sure would like to kiss you! 4b I . SOPHOKORE CLASS On September 8,, 1942 an elated group of thirty-six boys and girls assembled to begin their high school careers. In spite of the girl's efforts to prevent it, David Sokoloski was elected president, and Carl Kulusa, vice president, but the girls won out v hen Marilyn Knickelbein was elected secretary and treasurer. One big event of our freshman year was the initiation, when we suffered such agony at the hands of the seniors. During the course of the year, the following members were lost from our group: Edgar Ireland on October 6, 1942, George Harber on November 10, Frank Bogenski on February 2, 1943,Virgil Horner on February 23, Doris Schreiber on February 23, Hazel Lewis on February 23, and Elizabeth Huge on March 3. Two of our members participated in band, and three in the Oratorical contest,one of whom won the county contest in her division.She was Marian Hartz. With Mr. Furnas as our sponsor, we completed a very successful year and looked forward happily to being sophomores. On September 6, 1943 there were thirty members starting as sophomores. We were sorry to find that two of our old members,Dick Aim and Marion Miller, had dropped behind and left us to go on without them. Marilyn Dawson left us to go to South Bend. Louise Long joined U3 from Muskegon, Michigan and Kay Banis joined us from Chicago. Edith Gourlev withdrew on February 24, 1944. On March 3, Bill Gordon joined our ranks from Michigan City. Our new officers were Bob Krozinski,president, Robert Leroy, vice president, and Carl Kulusa, secretary and treasurer. Four members are active in the band and fourteen in the Glee Clubs. This year we were introduced to various new subjects. Mr. Wells was our sponsor. FRESHMAN HISTORY Forty-four Freshmen with quivering hearts and mischievous glints in their eyes entered Rolling Prairie High School with an uncertain urge to study. The officers elected v ere John Katsianis, president; Delores Jannsen, vice president; and Betty Wolland, secretary and treasurer. Out of the forty-four students enrolled, Duane Dillon, Marion Miller, Ted Ireland, and Imogene McKeehan have left out group and Pat Tarnow, Eleanor McCormick, Walter Kegebein, and Roger Slack have entered. Those musically Inclined who are in the band include Joann Houston, James Blint, and Omer Dean Proud. Approximately twenty-five _ champion vocalists are engaged in Glee Club activities and two pupils are members of the Bulldog Boosters. All but a few Freshmen had to endure the tactics of the Seniors at initiation, but ice cream, later served free to the Freshmen helped even the score. The Freshmen are an unusual group and have strong possibilities for the future. SHffME CLAM t CALENDAR • 1943-44 Sept. 7,1943 The first day of school rolls a-round again. Sept. 29 First weekly Bible study class met today. Oct. 1 The freshman were officially welcomed to high school by the seniors today. Every one (even the freshman) had fun at the newcomers expense . Oct. 26 The Kingsbury Ordnance Plant displayed several different types of shells and mines this afternoon. A typical assembly line was constructed by workers and exhibited for the students of Galena and Rolling. The boys were expecially interested in the exhibits. Oct. 27 Navy Day celebrated here with a talk by an ensign and two seamen. The talk aauainted the public with Navy life. Oct. 28 The WAC was represented by Lieutenant Russell, who informed us of interesting facts about the WAC• Oct. 29 School dismissed for registration for Ration Book no. 4. Nov. 5 Bulldogs played the Alumni tonight, score, 40-34, winners, the Bulldogs. Nov. 10 Ray McCarty and Paul Nelson visitc-d school today. Everyone was glad to sec them a-gain after so long. Nov. 12 The Bulldogs beat Mill Creek 64-18. Nov. 24. The score of the Union Township—Rolling Prairie game was 25 to 23 in favor of Rolling. Dec. 3. Kingsbury beat Rolling by one point, 28 to 27. Dec. 10. Rolling boys beat Stillwell 49 to 47. Dec. 14. New Carlisle beat Rolling team 48 to 18. Dec. 16. The senior play, The Poor Nut , was given. Dec. 21. A Christmas cantata, directed by Miss Meeks, with the singing furnished by the girls' glee club was presented tonight. Dec. 23. A Christmas program put on by the grades was enjoyed by the parents and pupils. Jan. 3. We came back to school after more than a week's vacation and food to spoil us for study. Jan. 7. Hanna beat us by score, 29 to 28. Jan. 21. Everyone has a long face today; the reason, Hanna beat us 39 to 31 last night at the tourney. Jan. 24. In a game at noon the senior girls beat the juniors 18 to 14. Jan. 25. Calvin Wolfe visted sohool. Jan. 26. Iowa Reading Testa were given to the high school today. Jan. 28. We beat Clinton 32 to 18. Jan. 14. We beat Union Mills in a close game, the Jan. 10. Vic Brewer visited school (to the joy of Evelyn P.j . the score 28 to 21 J8n. 28.The senior end sophomore girls’ game was won by the seniors 16 to 14. Jan. 31. The seniors started selling War Stamps and we had achievement tests to tease our befuddled minds. Feb. 2. Farmers Institute with Wills and Kankakee Townships exhibiting pro- duce . Feb. 4. Rolling beaten by Wanatah 32 to 18. Feb. 4. Freshmen and senior girls’ game was won by the seniors 15 to 8. Feb. 8. New Carlisle beat the Rolling Bulldogs 31 to 20, Feb. 11. Bulldogs beat Springfield here 23 to 20. Feb. 18. Freshmen and junior girls’ game was v on by the freshmen 12 to 8. Feb. 25. Played Stillwell at the sectional and won 49 to 24. Michigan City boat us 24 to 15. March 1.. Class pictures were taken. Dick Ebel, Roger Hosking, and Jack Kirkham helped Mr. Pease arrange the lights, etc. March 3. Sophomore end junior game was won by the sophomore girls 10 to 5. March 10. The Glee Clubs gave V-Melos end Females'’ end the service plaque was presented. March 17. Senior and sophomore girls' game wont to the seniors 16 to 8. March 21. Mrs. Post gave a dinner party for the senior play cast. March 31 The Junior Play, Don’t Take My Penny directed by Miss Meeks was given, April 30 Baccalaureate, May 3 Class night was held with a ration board theme. May 4 Junior-Senior Prom was held at the school. May 5 Commencement JOKES Poor Example Mr, T, (reprovingly); Son, when George Washington v as your age he was already a surveyor, Jim: I know, Dad, and when he was your age, he was president. Native A guide showing a lady'through the zoo, took her to the kangaroo’s cage. Here, madam, he said, we have a native of Australia. The visitor stared at it in horror, Good gracious I she said and to think my sister married one of thcml Believe me, if my wife scolds me for coming home so late. I’m going to tell her a thing or two I Don’t do itl 'Tell her one thing and stick to it. Peany: I’m going to have two wives. Is that bigamy? Hubert: Yes, it's big of you.f' by Dick Ebel THE POOR NUT The senior play, ’’The Poor Nut , given December 16, 1943, was directed by Mrs. Post. It was a lively three act comedy centered aroind a college track meet and one boy, John Miller. John's sole interest was in botany. He v a3 a good track runner, but was so fearful of other's opinions that he quit the track team. Because of his extreme emotional attitude, the other college boys considered him as a nut. He became a good friend of Margie Blake, a college girl. Margie was sympathetic and fell in love with him. She didn't voice her feelings toward him because she thought he was in love with her friend, Julia Winters, a co-ed. John discovered Julia's picture in the paper as Mis3 Wisconsin and wrote her poetic letters, making her believe that he va3 a athlete and fraternity man. When she saw John a3 he actually was, she became angry. Julia discovered that John had written the letters because they made him feel that he was somebody. Her interest in John wa3 for herself only. She wa3- in'love with Spike Hoyt She became angry at Spike when he called off their engagement and tried arousing his jealousy. She told John that sho would marry him if' he- would’ beat Spike. John reluctantly agreed. Ho didn't realize that he v as in love with Margie. Margie knew that he needed help and not rebukes. She encouraged him so that he gained confidence in himself and succeeded in winning the race. After this, John was no more looked upon as the Poor Nut. Julia announced the wedding after the victory. Previous to this announcement, Professor Doming told Margio to prccipitato to John that he was making a mistake by marrying Julia. John finally realized that the girl he really loved wa3 Margie Blake. They v ere married that night. Music Between Acts Pat Hickman Shirley Ludtkc Jim Tower Jane Post Doris Tower • SENIOR PLAY CAST Colonel Small, proprietor of the University book store: Walter Sabones. Walt really showed us all that he could be a gruff old fellow. Marjorie Blake, a college girl: Betty Lou Harlac- her. Can’t figure out how she could take the part of a quiet and demure las sie. Julia Winters, a Wisconsin co-ed: Doris Benjamin. To the amazement of all she became a forceful and self centered person--on the stage. John Miller, our Hero : Leslie Flagg. He must be one, for how else could he dramatize it so well? Hub Smith, a student: Jack Kirkham. To tell jokes with a straight face is an accomplishment Magpie Welch, the cheer-lcader: Joe Chlupacck. Ho has enough vim for two people. Spike Hoyt, captain of Ohio St ate Track team: Dick Ebel. Too bad Dick couldn’t be the comedian on the stage as well as off. Wallie Pierce, captain of the Ohio State Track team: Edwin Buell. He was a natural. V hat more can we say? Professor Deming, of the Botany Department: Lloyd Havcrstock. He not only acted the part well, but he looked like a true professor. Coach Jackson, the track coach: Hubert Hope. Any coach would be proud to bo able to give such encouraging pep talks with as groat influence. Doc Spurncy, the trainer: Homer Proud. Gosh,v hat a beautiful chance to take it out on Leslie I A Freshman? Roger Hosking . Betty: Doris Hewitt. Reggie: Doris Huge. Helen: June Reese. Cheerleaders: Dorothy Schroeder. Thelma Lotter. The remainder of the class acted as a cheering section. I JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Class Play Don't Take My Penny was presented on March 31,1944, with the following cast: Sally--a maid with s purpose--Helen Jean Williams; Norman Porter--a publicity man--Bob Jannsen; Penny--Caleb—her absorbed father—Tim Hunt; Mark--her farm minded brother—Bob Hoverstock; Mavis—her attractive sister—Bonnie Wolfe; Lydia--her busy mother— Helen Jahns; Joanna—her loyal girl friend— Phyllis Riley; Kerry--her resourceful boy friend-- Bill Sorge; Grey his pal with ideas—Jim Tower; Gram— just herself—Jean Barnes; Monsieur Henri—a French designer—Bill Richardson; Claire, Elsie, Lucille, pretty yound models, played by Margaret Wellinski, Velva Reese, Pat Hickman; Bud--a delivery boy--Delbert Hoggard; Harrison Day—a young author— Don Wolland, Sixteen-year-old Penny walks around with a book on her head practicing elocution with her mouth full of pebbles, preparing herself to play the star role of the movie version of a popular novel. The author is searching the country for his ideal—he's coming to town tomorrow—and Penny just knows she'll be chosen] What Penny doesn't know is that Sally the new maid, is a former child star of the movies and that a clever publicity man has planned for the author to discover her in the Pringle homo. Penny and Joanna, boy- friends, Grey and Kerry. The boys, with Grom, decide to outwit Penny and Joanna by posing as the great author and a brunete model. They do--and the girls fall for it] Henri, the clothes designer shows off his latest creations but Kerry, disguised os the author criticises each model, insulting Henri and finally kicking him out. Then, just as Penny is prepared to say thumbs down on famous authors, dad shows up with the real author. But the plans for the discovery of Sally go awry for Solly has fallen in love with Mark, the older brother whoso one ambition is to run a chicken farm. In the midst of all the-excitement tho author does choose a star for his play--but the girl he chooses suprises everyone. By this time Penny and Joanna have changed their mind again and paired off for the tennis tournament. So Kerry keeps his Penny Honor Roll Dedication On March 10, 1944, the boy’s and girl’s glee clubs, under the direction of Miss Meeks, pres-sented an original musical revue, Bulldog V-Males «N Females at the program dedicating a bronze Roll of Honor for those of the Rolling Prairie School Community who have answered the nation’s call to colors in World War II. Leading roles were played by Marian Hartz, Joan Lieber, Marcia Dalenburg, and Roger Schenk. Rose Marie Ellenwine was narrator. Phyllis Riley and Barbara Keller were accompanists. The bronze Roll of Honor was presented and Mr. I. W. Levine, of the American Legion in La Porte, delivered a brief dedicatory address. Christmas Cantata On the evening of December 21, 1943, in the auditorium, the high-school glee clubs, under the direction of Miss Meeks, presented the Christmas cantata King of Kings by Protheroe. Phyllis Riley played the accompaniment. The band, under the direction of Mr. Bailey, accompanied the singing of carols' by the audience. A cornet trio, composed of Marilyn Fisgus, Joan Huston, and Peggy McClure, played the March of the Three Kings. Solos and special parts in the cantata were sung by George Hartz, Pauline Godsey, Rose Marie Ellenwine, Bonnie Wolfe, Mary Aim, Dick Aim, Florence Smith, Geraldine Kelly, Marian Hartz, and Jim Tower. I STAFF CLASS BASKETBALL Cleo's boys got off to a good start this year, being victorious in their first four games. It seemed as though their playing was in streaks. They would win two or three and then vice-versa. But don't think that they didn't do well because their county standing was seven wins, with only three defeats. Our team v as sorry to hear that our center Loren Rood, (known as Chic) had to go to the navy. He entered the navy at the beginning of the year. He v as home from his boot training in time to see us defeat the county champs, Springfield. He v as able to see the sectional which he enjoyed very much. He had to report back to Sampson after this v as over. The whole team wishes Chic” luck in the navy. The second team had a good showing for the year with ten v ins and tv o defeats. The scores of the games played are as follows Date We They Alumni Nov. 5 40 34 Westville Nov. 12 26 24 Mill Creek Nov. 19 64 18 Union Twp. Nov. 24 25, 23 Kingsbury Deci 3 27 28 Mich. City (2nd team) Dec 15. 24 Stillwell Dec. 10 40 26 Now Carlisle Dec. 14 18 35 Hanna Jan. 7 21 23 Union Mills Jan. 14 COUNTY TOURNEY 29 28 Hanna Jan. 21 31 39 Clinton Jan. 28 32 18 Wanatah Feb. 4 19 32 New Carlisle Feb, 8 20 31 Springfield Feb. 11 STATE SECTIONAL 17 14 Stillwell Feb. 25 39 23 Mich. City Feb. 25 21 53 County Conference games V ins 9 Loses 8 BASEBALL The baseball season started off with a bang except that v e lost the first game to Union Township by a score of 10 to six in their favor. This was because Walt took a short cut and got lost at some blonde's house. The next game our gang really went to town and massacred Mill Creek by a score of 36 to 1. That put us on with high hopes again. By the v;ay, this was the highest baseball score in the County of La-Porte during the 1943 season. Stillwell was our next victim. We won this game without much difficulty due to the fact that Harriotte's boy friend, who was on the opposing team, was a little excited. Every time he got a look at Harriette he just couldn't concentrate on the game and so we won this game. Then we went to play Kingsbury, last year's champs, and gave them a good thrashing to make up for what they did last year. After the Kingsbury game we went to play Springfield with high hopes of having a three way tie with Union Township, Springfield, and Rolling Prairie. But Springfield proved to be our superior. It was in this game that Joe Chlupacek ended the season with the most beautiful strike out you ever saw. The final score was 9 to 0 in their favor. The Rolling Prairie line up was Hubert Hope pitching to Walt Sabones the catcher and Loren Rood, who took Walt’s place at intervals. E±-nie Schwcnk was first base, Lloyd Haverstock played second with Joe Chlupacek assisting. Edwin Buell played third base, Carl Kulasa played short-stop with Replogle assisting. Robert Leroy played left field. Bob Haverstock played center field, and Roger Hosking played right field. The scores of the games played are as follows: Union Twp. We 6 They To Mill Creek 36 1 Stillwell 11 4 Kingsbury 7 4 Springfield 0 9 I S. c. Toof ar Company. Memphis. Tennessee Jj