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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1955 volume:

Se u yi f 954-55 TRoCCuty 0P%cUncc ‘ftyiyA School “rR.oUi uf 'P'tavue, 9 tcUa«ta Oux 7 e He 'Tftavuty Dcuf. I! Mrs. Harris ' Mr. Goodwin Miss Hinam Mr. Mitchell Mrs. Griffith Miss Smith Mr. Wells Mr. Le Roy Mr. Isom t Mrs. Ludwig Mr. Dahl Mr. Whitmer Mr. Post Mr. Greenwald Mr. Holom (?Cci44 C cce ui- RICHARD BEALOR Basketball 2 Class play 3 F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 NORMA BENNITT G.A.A. 3.4 F.H.A. 1.2,3,4 Class play 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1,2,3 4 T RUSSELL BLAD Basketball 1.2.3.4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2.3 Class officer 3 Class play 3 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 W I 'i- LOUIS CADY Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. 1,2.3,4 Student Council 4 MARY CANNON Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Annual Staff 4 Oratorical 2,4 Newspaper Staff 3 Class officer 3 Class play 3.4 Student Council 4 G.A.A. 1,2.3,4 PHILLIP CARPENTER Basketball 2.3 Glee Club 1,2.3.4 Band 1,2,3.4 Class play 3,4 Baseball 1.2.3.4 Track 2,3,4 Quartet 4 MARILYN CARR Class officer 4 Glee Club 1 Student Council 3.4 Annual Staff 4 Newspaper Staff 3 G.A.A. 1.2.3.4 F.H.A. 1.2 Librarian 1 Class play 3 Girls State 3 Oratorical 2,4 6 LILA CAVIN F. H.A. 1.2.3.4 G. A.A. I.2.3.4 Librarian 1.2,3 Annual Staff 4 Class play 4 BARBARA FLETCHER G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 1.2.3 Student Council 1.2.3,4 Class play 3,4 Oratorical 1.4 JACK G1LREATH F.F.A. 1,2.3 Hi-Y 1.2 Pep Club 1,2 Class play 3.4 ROBERT GLADDEN Basketball 1.2,3.4 Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Baseball 1,2.3.4 Track 1.2 Class play 3.4 F.F.A. 1 Class Officer 1,3,4 Student Council 1,2 ARLENE GOTHE Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Class play 3.4 Oratorical 3,4 Newspaper Staff 3 ARLENE KIRKHAM G.A.A. 1.2.3.4 F.H.A. 2.3 Class play 3.4 Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Student Council 4 WILLIAM LAMB F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 Hi-Y 1.2 Annual Staff 4 Class play 3.4 Pep Club 2.3 JAMES LENIG Basketball 1.2.3,4 Baseball 1.2.3.4 Track 1,2,3.4 Class Play 3.4 Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Band 1,2,3 Class Officer 1.2,3.4 Student Council 1.2.3.4 9 ELIZABETH MEYERS Glee Club 1.2,3.4 G.A.A. 1.3 Studeni Council 1 F.H.A. 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Officer 1.2,4 Librarian 1.2.3.4 Class play 4 BURTEN MICKELSON Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1.2.3,4 F.F.A. 1.2.3 ROSE NACE G.A.A. 2,3.4 Band 1.2.3.4 Glee Club 2.3.4 F.H.A. 3.4 Class play 3,4 Librarian 3 Annual Staff 4 10 JAMES RAINES F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 Hi-Y 1 Class play 4 JAMES SPEAR Basketball 2,3.4 Class play 4 Student Council 3 CAROL STAYBACK Glee Club 1.2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Class play 3.4 Student Council 4 Annual Staff 4 11 ROBERT STEPNIAK Glee Club 2.3.4 Track 2.3.4 Class play 3,4 Pep Club 2,3 Oratorical 4. DALE SWANSON Baseball 1.2,3.4 Class play 3 F.E.A. 1.4 Student Council 4 RICHARD TOTH Track 3.4 Student Council 2.3.4 Class play 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Oratorical 4 12 EUGENE VERMILYER Band 1 F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 Track 1 Hi-Y 1.2 Class play 3.4 BENJAMIN WONDERGEM F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 Hi-Y 1 Class play 3 Pep Club 2.3 Betty Marie Keith Louis Tiny Sadsack Jackie Cookie Step Mickle Jim Ben John Bill Mary Stub Jean Russ Bob Jim Duck Ann 14 John Bealor Doris Blad Donald Blmt Samuel Bush Dcwainc Butler Carol Cam Phillip Carr Sharon Carr James Chnstcrson Rosemary Cox Norman Davis Nellie Gilchrist Roxanna Gilreath Marguerite Harris Milton Harris Robert Hartman Dee Hazlett Ray Helterbrand Don Herbst Jerome DeGroote Elizabeth Eckenbergcr Jerry Flitter Virginia Hock Ronald Hoffman Kay Hope Cherrill Houseknecht Albert Hultgren Doris Huns Jacqueline Jankowski Robert Klosinski Joan Lapczynski Grace Lenig Mike Mainland Jack Meyers Don Newland Carol Novy Dorothy Raines Milton Schroeder Paul Smith Mary Jane Spear Marlene Spence Jerry Stayback Kay Stayback James Swanson Delores Tuholski Robert V a mine Joan Winters Robert Kock Earl Gring Marguerite Furiani Elmer Garrett Glenna Gilchrist Ronald Gladden Marilyn Handtke George Hill Edward Hull Myrna Hunt Stanley Keller Julia Davis Jeanine Dilloway Wayne Dudeck Yvonne Elkins Madge Faulstich v Donna Logan Rosemary Longfellow Norma Loiter Dean Luther Bernadette McDonald Judy Mrozinski Ruth Ann Mrozinski Sharon Newman Sandra Norris Ronald Oberholtzer Roberta Povolock Mary Lou Rice Jon Rodman Richard Saldecki Larry Stafford Janette Standlsh Mary Ann Stoner Larry Stayback David Swanson Nancy Tarnow Jack Vanderwalker Carol Van Schoyk Edward Walton David WellinskJ Carol White Herman Williamson George Williamson Joan Zeedyk Eido Ames Sandra Arndt Suzanne Baumgartner Betty Bealor Merle Brockman La Verme Butler Phyllis Butler Maxine Cady Janice Hammons Audrey Herbst Patsy Hallingsworth Fred Houseknecht Jean Janas Alice Janieki Wayne Kepplin Devon Klute Eugene Klute Alex Krzyzak Patricia Carpenter Robert Clark John Cook Margaret Doran William Doran Alvia Ellenwine Jimmy Feece Nancy Gearhart Charles Geitz Judy Green Ann Lathrom Mary Mangold Henrietta Martin Shirley Mauller Vera McCormick Carol Meyers Ward Meyers William Miller James Miller Jerry Miller Melvin Miller Raymond Miller Ross Miller Kathleen Oberholtzer Don Oiling Nancy Owens Ronald Spence Charlotte Stayback Roger Strauch Susan Tappen James Vanderwalker Betty Vantine James Williamson teslie Wilkey Patricia Pekofske Raymond Peterson Alvin Raistrick Patricia Ramenda Calvin Rehlander Anita Rodman Carol Rose Harold Russell i HOMEMAK S AMERICA +ir t Q. O 29 32 Maggie Harris, Kathleen Oberholtzer. Delores Tuholski. Doris Hutu. Back row L. to R. Milton Schrocder, Louis Cady. Mickey Gring, Russell Blad. Jerry Stayback. Jim Spear. Jim Lentg. Middle row. Casey Stayback. Burt Mickelson. Bob Gladden. Milton Harris. Sam Bush. Kneeling. Dick Bennitt. Coach Le Roy. Jerry DeGroote. Setticn 'PCay (TAeafie tAe 7 ofe t t U€U jC Norma Bennitt Carol Stayback Marilyn Carr Betty Meyers Mary Cannon Dick Toth Bill Lamb Aug. 30 Sept, b Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Oct. 1 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 21-22 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 0aCe uC i New teachers and the old ones. . . .new students and the regulars . . . .noise, books, schedules. . . .what else but the First Dav of School! ! Labor Day......a vacation from school; much welcomed too, with the hot and humid weather we've been having. Band's annual trip to march and make merry in Chicago's River- view Park. . . .oh, those Roller Coasters! ! ! Crowded bus, tired skaters, blisters, happy memories of a gay evening at the first Junior Class skating party. Student Council Program. Another Junior Class skating party. . . .more fun, blisters, noise, and laughs. Volleyball, cider, sandwiches, dancing. . . .guess those Sophomores really enjoyed themselves at the Sophomore Class Party. Practice, tryouts, voting, the results. . . .why it's the cheerleader tryouts, with Doris, Delores, Kathleen, and Maggie chosen. Student Council Program. This year the grades 7 and 8 combined their classes and held a skating party. Busy day, busy day, last minute packing, hurried goodbyes, and the Seniors are off to Washington and the East. . . .the trip sponsored by the LaPorte Herald-Ar- gus. For the rest of the student body that the seniors left be- hind, there was a two day holiday while our teachers went to Teachers Associa- tion. Did I see Freshman and some Sophomore girls in diapers and carrying baby bottles? Of course, it's the G. A. A. Initiation Night. Members of the Senior Class dyeing their hair red?. . . .yes, they gave Cheaper by the Dozen as their Senior Class Play. Student Council Program Cheers, cheers, cheers. . . .Rolling won their first home game of the season against New Carlisle. The Mighty Bulldogs cinched another victory; this time they beat Wheatfield there. Freshman Class Party, tell us more ! ! The Juniors had a Class Party tonight. . . .mmmmm F.H.A. - F.H.A. Chili Sup- per with Three Oaks. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y . . . . that was the Bulldog Bark as we beat Union Twp. there for our third straight win. 38 Nov. 12 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. . . .that was the Bulldog Bark as we beat Union Twp. there for our third straight win. 18 Awards. . . .speeches. . . .honors. . . .it's the 4-H Award Night. 23 Union Mills came to take home a defeat for their record, for our Bulldogs struck again. . . 25- 26 We gather together to ask the Lord's Blessings . . . .after an im- pressive program in the gym, school was dismissed for Thanksgiv- ing Vacation. 29 Paint brushes. . . .bar-b-ques. . . .the G. A. A. had a work night followed by a play night to which they invited the Mill Creek girls. Plans are well under way for decorating for the Christmas Formal. 3 Pep, coach, team, steam. . . .traveled to LaCrosse to capture an- other victory for R. P. H. S. 7 The Glee Club entertained the Lion's Club by singing several of the songs from their Christmas Program. 10 Westville came to conquer but the Bulldogs changed that when we beat them; the band put on a nice Christmas number between halves, forming a Christmas tree with flashlights while the Twirlers did a lighted baton routine. 14 Student Council Program. 14 Blue and White fight! fight!'. We beat North Liberty here. 17 We beat Clinton there for our ninth straight win. . . . 18 Snow. . . .cold. . . .formals. . . .flowers. . . .gym decorated like a Candyland with a Gingerbread house. . . .it's the G. A. A. Christ- mas Formal. Mary Alice reigned as Queen, with Carol and Lila as her attendants. 20 Bow ties. . . .black pants and shirts. . . .the Glee Club and Band combined for a Christmas Concert. 21 A new organization at R. P. H. S., the Latin Club, held installation and initiation followed by a Christmas Party. . . .Io Saturnalia! ! 22 Christmas carols. . . .teachers'quartette. . . .numbers by the Glee Club and band. . . .something new was added to the Holiday spirit this year--a Christmas program by the students and faculty. After- wards school was dismissed for the holidays. . . .wheeeee ! I Rolling took the Holiday Tourney at Union Mills. . . .another trophy for our new trophy case. 3 Tired and worn out after a glorious vacation, we came back to school. 4 Took another victory from St. Mary's on our home floor. 7 What a team. . . . took Kingsbury by storm on our home floor! That's thirteen straight now. . . . 11 Defeat came unexpectedly to our mighty Bulldogs;. . . .we fell by two points to Walkerton, there. 18 Our luck left us again, for New Carlisle beat us on their floor. 21 Both Mill Creek and Rolling traveled to the Civic Auditorium in LaPorte to play before a large crowd. They fought hard but our boys came back with their fighting spirit. Another victory for R. P. H. S............. 26- 27-28-29 The County Tourney at Michigan City. . . .after three rough games, meeting Mill Creek for the Championship, we came through as the County Champs. . . .we're mighty proud of our team! 4 Took Stillwell, there, for our eighteenth victory. 8 The Band and Glee Club held a skating party at the La Porte Casino. II No school because of bad roads. . . .but a large group showed up any- way with snow plows and working clothes. No, they weren't here to 39 study, for it was moving day for the high school students into our new $560,000 building. Everyone worked hard and we got a two day job done in one day! Feb. 18 Somehow our team was defeated by Wanatah on our floor. . . .that makes a 18-3 record to carry into the Sectional. We're with you boys. . . . Feb. 23-24-25-26 The Sectional at Michigan City. . . .we drew City to play the.first night. . . .City was too big for us and we lost 66-44. Feb. 28 Mar. 1-2 After winning their first three games in the Junior High basketball tourney they were defeated in the final game by Union Twp. 20-15. Mar. 7 At last the work is done on the annual. It was hard work but also a lot of fun. All we can do is hope that our future predictions come out right. 'pcctcvte 'P'iecUcti M Mar. 18 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 24 Mar. 26 Mar. 29 Apr. 2 Apr. 16 Apr. 21 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 7 May 8 May 15 May 17 May 20 After several weeks of repeating lines the Juniors were ready for the big production. . . .with the curtain going up on Judy pulls the Curtain , their class play. Cheaper By the Dozen play cast party. 4-H Family Night. The Freshman are having another class party. Indiana High School Achievement Program regional in La Porte. More laughs, thrills and spills. . . .yes, it's another skating party sponsored by the band. Band and Choir Contest. State solo and ensemble contest. Several of our band members will be entered. The Latin Classes had their annual banquet served in Roman style with Mrs. Post as their sponsor. Spring Music Concert. Indiana High School Achievement Program State Contest. Today the Juniors will honor the Seniors by a dinner and formal dance. The Seniors went to a tea in their honor. Baccalaureate and the last day of school for the Seniors. Commencement, after twelve years of hard work. Last day of school for this season. Happy vacation everyone. riarch 7,1 55 Last Deae Liirre 40