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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1957 volume:

'PuAlitAed Sckc i 4 95 7 T ellcH? 'Pxa Uc 'ttytyt, ScAjmxI 1R Mc4u Pwtnte, KcUmML DecUccitt M s4c( HCHt4tn ZtcO l Mr. George W. Davis, Principal Mrs. Ullerich Mr. Carr Mr. Landis Mr. Allen Mr. Dahl Mrs. Dixon Mrs. Dodd Mrs. Dudley Mr. Haycock Mr. Isom Miss Judd Mr. Karnafel Mr. LeRoy Mr. Lovin Mrs. Post Mr. Wells Mr. West 3 ANITA ANDERSON ANDY Glee Club 1,2; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2. SHIRLEY BOLIN SHIRL GAA 1,2,3,4; Cadet Tea- cher 4; Annual Staff Editor 4; FTA 3,4; Class Play 3,4; County Track 1,2. CLASS OFFICERS THOMAS GEORGE BUEHRER TOM Track 2; Hi-Y 3; Glee Club 3,4. Hi-Y 3,4; Track 2,3; Cross Country FFA 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4. 2; Glee Club 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 3. Head Majorette 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4. YVONNE ELOISE ELKINS VONNIE GAA 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Latin Club 2; FHA 1. MADGE FAULSTICH DELICIOUS Glee Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Class Play 4. WAYNE DUDECK DUDE Class Officer 3,4; Hi-Y 3; FFA 3. DONNA FLETCHER PUG GAA 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Newspaper Editor 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Of- ficer 1,2,3,4. JAMES FOSTER JIM Hi Y 3,4; Baseball 4; Oratorical 1,2,3,4; Li- brarian 1,2,34; State Geo- metry Contest 2; Class Play 3. DANIEL CHARLES FREE- LAND FOXEY Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,34; Student Council 3,4; Future Teachers 3,4; Cadet Teacher 4; Class Play 3. 6 BETTY FULLER BETTY GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2; Latin Club 2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1. RAY GARRETT n Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 3; Band 4. GLENNA MAE GILCHRIST •’GWEN GAA 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Class Officer 2; Class Play 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4. MARILYN CAROL HAND- TKE SIS Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1. Newspaper Staff 4. GEORGE HILL JR. BUNKER EDWARD HULL ED MYRNA HUNT MYRNA Student Council 2; Class Play 4. Hi-Y 3,4; FFA 4; Glee Club 1. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; GAA 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Ortorical Contest 1; Class Play 3,4. 7 STANLEY KELLER STAN Hi-Y 3; FFA 3; Baseball 3; Track 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4. NORMA LOTTER JEAN Student Coimcil 1,3,4; Oratorical 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Stu- dent Council Officer 3,4. DEAN LUTHER DEAN Hi-Y 3; FFA 3; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4. BERNADETTE McDONALD BERNIE Glee Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Newspaper Staff 4. JUDITH MROZINSKI RUTH ANN MROZENSKI JUDY RUTHIL Glee Club 1,2; FHA 1; Class Play Class Officer 1; Glee Club 1,2; GAA 4. 1,2,3; FHA 1,3; Newspaper Staff 4; Class Play 3. SANDRA LEE NORRIS SATCHMO Glee Club 1,4; GAA 2,3. RONALD OBERHOLTZER REG Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Stu- dent Council 3; Hi-Y 3; Glee Club Offi- cer 3,4. SHARON NEUMAN NEUMAN Glee Club 1,2,3; GAA 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Cadet Teacher 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4. ROBERTA ANN POVLOCK BOBBI County Track 3,4. 9 MARY LOU RICE MARY Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3; News paper Staff 3,4; Class Play 4. 9 LARRY DALE STAFFORD RUNT FFA 3,4; Cross Country 2,4; Baseball 4; Student Manager 3,4; Class Play 3; Class Officer 4. JEANETTE STANISH JEAN IP' Glee Club 1,2,4; GAA 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 3,4. 10 LARRY STAYBACK CASEY Band 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3; Class Officer 4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2, 3,4. MARY ANN STONER MARY ANN Glee Club 1,2,3; GAA 1, 2,3; FHA 1; Newspaper Staff 4. DAVID LEE SWANSON SWEDE Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2; Cross Country 3, 4; Librarian 1. NANCY TARNOW NAN Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; News paper Staff 3,4; Class Of- fleer 3; County Track 2, JOHN LEWIS VANDEWALK- EDDIE WILLIAM WALTON DAVID LEE WELL IN SKI ER ED DAVE JACK Basketball 2; Student Glee Club 3,4; Librarian 1, Council 2; Glee Club 1,2; 2,3,4, Latin Club 2,3,4; Hi-Y 3,4. FTA 3,4; Class Play 4. II CAROL WHITE WHITEY Glee Club 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Officer 4; School Reporter 4; News- paper Staff 4. HERMAN R. WILLIAMSON Assistant Manager of Stevens Food Market. JOANNE ZEEDYK JO Glee Club 1,2,4; GAA 1,2; FHA 1; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Class Play 3. 12 Sandra Ardnt Walter Butler Don Bardusk Maxine Cady Betty Bealor Pat Carpenter Robert Clark Suzanne Baumgartner John Cook Margaret Doran Alvia Ellen wine James Feece Nancy Gearhart Charles Geitz 14 Judy Green Audrey Herbst Patsy Hollingsworth Fred Houseknecht Alice Janicki Wayne Kepplin Devon Klute Eugene Klute Vera McCormick Sam McQueen Mary Ellen Mangold Carol Meyers Ward Meyers Jim Miller Ray Miller Bill Miller Katheleen Oberholtzer Donald Oiling Nancy Owens Pat Pekofske Ray Peterson Alvin Raistrick Pat Remenda Calvin Rehlander Carol Rose Harold Russell Caroline Samys Ronnie Spence Charlotte Stayback Susan Tappen Jim Vandewalker Betty Vantine Leslie Wilkey Jim Williamson Gerald White Alex Kryzak 15 CLASS OFFICERS DONNA BAUGHMAN DUANE BENJAMIN KATHALEEM BAUMGARTNER MARILYN BIEHL WAYNE BECKHAM KENNY BLAD DONALD BENNITT RANDALL BLIXT CARMADEANE CAD WELL KAREN CANNON KATHALEEN CANNON ALBERTA CHRISTENSON GEORGE COLE MARY DRUCKTEN 16 Sharon Dudeck Ronald Fletcher Maurice Faulstich Reese Garab Larry Geren Marcia Gladden Warren Harris Wayne Harris Joan Harsh Janet Hazlett Richard Hock Margaret Hoffman Mike Hull Phyllis Kiefei Paul Klute Barbara Kuta Phyllis Hultgren Linda Lieber Carol Mangold Judith Mannia Judy Martin Linda Martin Karen Mounce Sharon McDonald James Norton Gene Miller Margaret Pekofske Rita Pizarek Janet Prestin Barry Reed Judith Rchlander James Russel Tonnie Simons Susie Spear Wayne Staybeck Patricia Stayback 17 Jerry Voss Barbara Tarnow Joe Wellinski Ward Tarnow Darcey White Judy Van Schoyck Pat Williamson The day we elected IKE On March 9, 1956, Rolling Prairie High School received a first class commission. Mr. Tower, Superintendent of La Porte County Schools, is seen here presenting the certificate to Dr. Weinstock and Rolling Prairie School Principal, George Davis. Dr. Weinstock is chairman of the holding company that financed our new school building. Alice Beckham Pat Bcnnitt Sandra Bcnnitt Hope Butler Reuben Carder Kay Collins Christine Cox Barbara Crawford Larry Deutscher David Davis Carol Fletcher Oren Davis Shirley Feece Fred Fuller 20 George Fultz Annise Hock Lorraine Hubner Kay Fultz Sheila Hock Evelin Hunt Judy Geitz Arlene Hofer Nancy Hunt Bill Handtke Bruce Hollett Richard Janicki August Herbst Bill Hope Jerome Jozwiak Judy Hill Nancy Houseknecht James Kl inski Janice Koch Forrest Lain Brenda Lamb Dianna Landes Ruth Ann Landes Charles Lenig Karen McCleland Linda McCormick Kenny Meyers Howard Miller Josephine Miller Ronald Moore Marilee Neuman Charlotte Newland Fred Nicholas Ronald Norris Alice Norton John O'Connell Joe Piazza Gloria Povolck Ralph Schoen Bruce Seering Danctte Reese Mona Reblander Linda Shrader Nanette Smith Carol Richardson Darrell Rood Robert Smith Ray Sones V Sue Stayback Eldon Arndt Pat Williamson Larry Cummings Harold Dunlap Marceil Nace Thomas Vinsek 22 'Packet On 5 7 It all began on August 14th, 1946, with a notice in the Herald-Ar- gus. All children who will enter the first grade at Rolling Prairie School this fall are to see Mrs. Beckham at the school for pre-en- rollment examinations, Monday, August 16. That notice should have been in headlines! Thrilled and excited beyond words we entered. Some thirty teachers later, here we are about to leave, thrilled and excited and Just a little scared. Between the ends: Big news in grade one—Bunker and Madge had to stand in the hall for fighting. Grade three— that Walton boy found a black and white kitty. Grade five (or was it six?)—Mrs. Mitchell never knew, but—We never knew how to square dance, mainly Dean and Marilyn. Junior High--That year most of the boys willingly combed their hair for the first time. Parties became important. We had a riot. Remember those weapons including: squirt guns, bean shooters, rub- ber bands, paper wads, etc. Sept. 1, 1953—Freshmen report to room 41. We did and neither that room nor the teacher has been the same since. We changed a little too. Aug. 27, 1954—Sophomores report to room 2, Mr. Isom, moved into new school on January 15, 1954. Sept. 4, 1955-- Juniors report to room 15, Mr. Wells. Candy, pop, and popcorn—class rings—THE PROM-Oh yesl A little education. (Sssssh, three girls got engaged) Wasn't it a Job to haul popcorn to Michigan City for the tourney. Sept. 3, 1956—Seniors report to room 16, Mr. Post. The less said, the better. What a yearl Our party—no one attended. Our dances—little kids only. Our diplomas—lavendar and white (with stripes) At the twelth hour we are: untamed and untrained, but still undaunted. Not at the top but climbing — that's us. It all ended with a notice in the Herald-Argus. Commencement ex- ercises were held, etc. The speaker— (I'll never know)— Diplomas were pre- sented by —BOY! IT'S SIGNED!I! 23 7e K 4. s4. atc t (?lu 1R. P.S. 34 tcC 35 4. s4. 0P vu tfiC The theme for the GAA Christmas Formal was Silver Magic . The Queen was Carol White, her atten- dants were (Left to Right) Glenna Gilchrist and Donna Fletcher. Miss Judd is our GAA sponsor. GRAND MARCH (2aCe uttvt SefitettUie Scrub the desks, dust the shelves; R.P.H. S. . . . here we come, sun-tanned, wind- blown . . . and ready to learn??? This month was rather uneventful as most students donated most of their time to getting back in the old routine. We were all pretty busy getting our school clubs or- ganized and off to a good start. Oct 6e Our class play. Finders Creepers was the name; red nightshirts, broken sofabed, walking ghosts, dogs on the set, terrible dress rehearsal and lots of hard work went together to make up the best Senior play in years Mil! Our own R.P.H.S. Glee Club did a su- perb job at their concert debut. Packed suitcases, cameras, train sched- ule and new friends, what else but the Washington, D.C., trip sponsored by the Herald-Argus ... we had six seniors quali- fying. From all reports, Washington. D.C., isn’t the same! We had a vacation reason, Teachers In- stitute, of course. Comb your hair, wash your face . . .in- dividual pictures were taken today. UPPER LEFT: The Home Economics class is seen upholstering chairs. CENTER: Senior Sociology Class. Notice no books! LOWER LEFT: Semor Physics Class OPPOSITE PAGE: Class presidents, left to right Walter Butler, Junior, Casey Stayback, Senior Jim Russell, Sophomore, and Ronald Stec, Freshman. R.P.H.S. Bulldogs met their first foe in basketball ... the Walkerton Indians . . . they kinda got the better of us. Score 64- 44. Rolling students learned how to use a voting machine and everyone participated in the elections. Ike was the overwhelming favorite 11 Hurray 1! Wanatah fell at our feet on our own floor . . . Good work. Bulldogs. Score 54-46. Only one month away to the GAA Christmas formal . . . girls are worrying about refreshments, icicles, silver magic, formals, . . . and dates I (I WOW!! What a game, those Union Township tigers are tough. They gave us the slip and won in an overtime, 55-52. The Hanna Panthers managed to win by only two points, mind you! I 43-41. A well-earned vacation for students and teachers. Thanksgiving time is here again. St. Joseph high of South Bend trounced the Bulldogs 82-50. We snapped our losing streak and beat those Union Millers 57-46 ’Pcctune UPPER LEFT: The Chemistry class working very hard. CENTER: The Geometry class drawing geometric figures. LOWER LOT: This is a feshman biology class looking at a fish in order to know the technique in dissecting one. OPPOSITE PAGE: Our school principal, Web- ster Carr and Kankakee Township trustee, Rex Hunt. Dece H i New Carlisle 69-Rolling 58. What’s this we hear?? Girls staying af- ter school . . . Yes, they are working on tht GAA formal making icicles and all other things that make a big dance a success. LaCrosse 61-Rolling 67. Cheers !! Westville 46-Rolling 45. The most important social event of the Yule season has finally arrived . . . The GAA Christmas Formal the Theme, Silver Magic, was carried out magnificently with glittering icicles, silver tinsel, lighted star and a beautiful hand-painted mural. Carol White, a petite and pretty senior, was chosen queen; attendants were Donna Fletcher and Glenna Gilchrist. A wonder- ful time! our thanks to Miss Carolyn Judd, our sponsor. The Glee Club presented a concert of Christmas music. Orchids to the Glee £lub and Mr. Lovin. Our Bulldogs over North Liberty, a good game 57-54. y€lH€UVUf The Rolling Bulldogs caught fire this month as they won four out of four games and were runners-up in the County Tourney. OH! Those exams, what else but the end of the first semester. 'Pcctunea UPPER LEFT: A girl's physical education class doing violent exercises. CENTER: Get that ball! Carol White as she is refereeing a basketball game. LOWER LEFT: This is a new senior boy that entered our school in January. His name is Ronald Sears, he is very active in band and other extra-curricular activities. He lives in Rolling Prairie and is the Christian Church minister's son. He and his sister Norma, in the junior class, are very exper- ienced baton twirlers and have won many honors in that field. OPPOSITE PAGE: Mary Ellen Mangold looks real busy selling candy at the Junior Con- cession stand. 0?e6%uaruf, Our Bulldogs racked up another victory over the Mill Creek Tigers, score was 51- 41. Three Oaks also fell in our clutches as we beat them 73-63. Stillwell Vikings didn't escape our Bulldogs either as we beat them by 20 points. The Bulldogs got re- venge on the New Carlisle Tigers, and set them back on their haunches. Score 66-56. Whoopee! I Sectional tourney time a- gain. Our Bulldogs drew Clinton Twp. As this goes to press we don’t know the out- come but Good Luck! Bulldogs! May the best team win!! Many of the Rolling Prairie folks showed up to see the Pee Wee King show, a benefit sponsored by the Lions Club. The Alumni of R.P.H.S. had a St. Pat- ricks Day dance for all the Irishmen a- round. ‘Ptctunea UPPER LEFT: Senior boys in agriculture class look real busy for a change. CENTER: This is a QUIET study hall! LOWER LEFT: Mr. West sure makes that bookkeeping class work or should I say slave? OPPOSITE PAGE: You get that washed off of there, says Mr. Post. Those senior boys shouldn't have written their names on their lockers. Do you recognize these names: Sir Bunker, Ed the Wrestler, Fudd, Runt, and Lord Biltmore, Dude, and Stan the Man? s4 ui All R.P.H.S. students aspiring to be pub- lic speakers, actors, etc. took part in the local oratorical contest. Those winning honors then participated in the County Ora- torical. We hopejtolling comes home with a big trophy to put in our case. The holi- day of Easter brought a vacation to the students and faculty of our school. Kissing Booth, darts, balloons, popcorn etc. What's going on here? Why it's the up and coming FTA having a carnival. We hope it's a big success, FTA members! May 17, No, you’re kidding, is it really here at last? You guessed it. the Seniors last day of school! Hope everybody sur- vives without us!! Baccalaureate and Commencement, two unforgetable days in the life of a senior. May 24 . . . Boy, Where did this year go!!?? So long! 'Picture UPPER LEFT: Dean Luther, Norma Lotter and Stan Keller of the annual staff worked very hard and did their share. COTTER: Sharon Neuman, Shirley Bolin, and Myma Hunt were the remaining half of the annual staff. Remember those nights after school! LOWER LEFT: The whole annual staff is real busy. We all really had a lot of fun. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dancing at noon on the stage was a favorite activity of all class- men.