Rushville High School - Holcad Yearbook (Rushville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1948 volume:

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With perfect harmony and cooperation, the wheels of our school have meshed to fulfill that destiny to which we have aspired. Our aims, ideals, and accomplishments are re- corded in this Holcad, which we introduce to its readers. It is our sincere hope that the machinery of the future will run more smoothly because of the inspiration enclosed between the covers of this yearbook. 4 Q 9' TABLE or CONTENTS Convocation ...... Convocation ...... Dedication ........ School ..... Q .............. Administration ....... Faculty .................. Senior Officers ...... Senior Pictures ...,......... ....... Senior Pictures ...................... - ..... Senior Pictures and Poem ......... Builders for Tomorrow ...... ....... Junior Officers ................ .............. Junior Pictures ........... ' - ......... Sophomore Pictures ...............,.............,................. Freshman Pictures ............. -- ................................. - Junior High Principal and 7th Grade Pictures .......... Eighth Grade Pictures .................................,............. Convocation Committee .............................................. Rushlite, Holcad, and Twelve Girls .................................. F.F.A., Stenographers' Club, and Language Club ............. .......... - Hi-Y and Y-Teen .... - .......................................... - ........ - .....,....... - ........ Orpheus Club, Band, and Choir .................................... - .......... Booster Club, Coaches, and Yell Leaders .......... - .......... Football Pictures .......................... - ..................... Football Action Shots - Schedule ........ ...... - ......... Varsity Basketball Picture .............. .. ......,.. Sectlonal Champs ....................... .................. ...... B-Team Basketball Picture ....... - ............ - ......... - Track Picture - Schedule ........ .......... - -- ...... ---- R-Club Picture ................ .............. - ........ - ........ Song .................... - .......... Prophecy ............ History ....... - ......... ....... Calendar ..... - ......... Snaps ........ Snaps ...,.... .... Snaps ........... ...,...,... Will ...,... .- ........ - ...... -- Recognitions ...... H LEST WE FORGET Anything worth having is worth fighting for, and certainly life, home, and country are worth every effort required for their preservationg the boys and girls and men and women who fought so nobly in World War II demonstrated that fact. Many of those fighters in all fields, cogs that go to make up the universe which is in a constant struggle toward progress, were former students or graduates of Rushville High School. It is to them as the exponents of peaceful progress that the seniors of nineteen hundred forty-eight dedicate this book. I 0 ', V ,L 6 ADMINISTRATION SlllN3l'lllU3lldQIl'. J. lGveI'etL Light Principal C. J. Sellars Schools are reflections of the community of which they are a part. The Rushville schools are democratically controlled by the citizens of Rushville who appoint from their ranks a school board in which is vested the power and authority to establish the operating policies of the local educational system. Board members are selected for their integrity and their interests in school and community advancement. In turn, such members appoint the super- intendent of schools and authorize him to carry out their policies which have been established in his presence. In a like manner, the principal executes policies established by both board and superintendent. Rushville is particularly blessed with able administrators endowed not only with excellent business ability but also with the vision necessary for long range planning. In the picture below are the members uf the school bonu! in one of their husiness meetings. Reading left to right the members are: Donald Renegar, Lreasurerg Isom Stevens, presidentg Mrs. Frank Green, secretary: and J. Everett Light, superintendent. 7 fr? .wr . 3-56. - FACULTY Margaret C. Ball: Xvestern College A. B. Indiana University Beaulah Bishop: A. B. Indiana. University John Bremer: A. B. Ball State University of Chicago Ruth Cartmel: A. B. Ball State Earl Chamberlain: I B. S., M. S. Indiana University Louis C. Darst: A. B. Ball S-tate M. S. Indiana University Louis Edward Gohring: A. B. Farlham College James Gridley: , l B. S. Indiana University Freda Jolintingt High School Secretary Maude .I ones: l U A.B., A.lXI. Indiana University A. M. Ohio University Phyllis C. Joyce: U B. S. Butler University M. A. Columbia University Madeline Knight: U A.B., A.M. Indiana University Lois Lichtsinn: Q A. B. Butler University Florence Madden : Library Science Edith Meal Kuhn: B. S. Indiana. University Mildred Myers: ' B. S. lndiana University Donald E. Myers: B. S. Indiana State Betty Newkirli: B. S. Ball State Earnest E. Privett: B. S. Purdue University Virginia Pearl Rice: A. B. Butler University Ben O. Rifner: B. S. Ball State M. A. Ohio State University Charles E. Roberts: B. S., M. S. Indiana State Russell Schermer: B. S. Central Normal M. S. Butler University Prin. C. J. Sellars: B. S. Purdue University A. M. Butler University Kathleen Sn od dy : Receptionist Stanley Stevenson: B. S. Indiana University Mildred Stewart: Private Secretary to the Superintendent and School Board Earnest R. Well: B. S. Indiana State i A. B., M. A. Indiana University l SENIOR OFFICERS A. Snoddy, Treasurer J. Bradley, Secretary P. VanOsdol, President L. Rose, Vice-President Phil G. VanOsdol, president of the senior class, is known among his schoolmates as an allround good fellow. He's full of fun but his training as an Eagle Scout makes him a pretty responsible youngster. His musical talent runs to the trumpet and voice. Perhaps he's just a chip off the old block, for his dad is noted for the same musical accomplishments. Vice-president Lowell C. Rose is a little boy of six feet four inches and weighs around 220 pounds. He is a physicist of note and has challenged some of the laws of physics. The mere fact that to date all he has done is challenge doesn't worry either him or his teacher, Mr. Roberts. Secretary Joanne Bradley is one of the upper-crust, scholastically speaking, for she is in the upper ten per cent of her class. She is good natured and unassumingg in fact, her philosophy of life seems to be live and let live. Treasurer Aileen Snoddy is also of the uppercrust. She is not only a good student in the curricular fields, but her ranking is high in the extras. In the field of music, she's es- pecially talented and is a valued member of the band, Orpheus Club, and Twelve Girls. Q The seniors and their sponsor have been fortunate to have had such a capable group as the class officers, and much of the credit for a smooth running organization should go to those four leaders. 9 Joan Alexander Beverly Bair .Tack Barlow? Mary Benning Leonard Booth Bonnie Canble Girl Reserve 43-41, Lang. Club 41-21, De- bate 43-41, Orpheus Club 441, Rushlite 41- 3-41, G.A.L. 411, Choir 43-41, Holcad Staff Girl Reserve 41--11, Girl Reserve 41-41, Hi-Y 41-41. Yell Girl Reserve 41-41. Hi-Y 41-41- Lang. Club 41-2-41, Stenographers' Club Leader 421. Rushllte Staff 42-41, Rushlite Start' 41-21. 43-41. 1 Choir 43-41, Holcad Twelve Girls 43-41, Staff 41. Choir 43-41, Orpheus N. f Club 441, Holcad Staff 441. f x I ' 'X 1? -QQ SQ '7 - 'fi E .Ra- w -Q Joanne Bradley June Browning Jo Bllen Byrne Nlxby Ca ell Girl Reserve 41-41, G.A.L. 411, Stenogra- Language Club 41-21, Glrl Reserves-41-41, Lang. Club 41-21, Secy. phers' Club 441. Rushllte 42-3-41, Edi- Langue Club 41-41. 421, Convocation Com- por 441, Stenographers' Ban 4 -41, Roll and mittee 431, B. P. VV. Club 431, Choir 43-41, Point an -41, Guest 441, Senior B.P.W. Guest ,441, Hol- Orches LE- fOr- CIHSS SEM'-. Holvad cad Staff 441, Solo and Sheus O 'QQ-3-41. Staff 441, Honor Stu- dent. Evelyn Clark Girl Reserve 41-41, Ring Chairman 431, Language Club 41-21, Orpheus Club 41-41, President 441., Orches- tra, 41-21, Band 42-41, Librarian, Captain 43- 41, Twelve Girls Ac- companist 42-41, B. P. WV. Guest 441, Holcad Staff 441, Solo and En- semble Contest 41-41. David Durbin Language Club 41-21. Vice - President 421, Speech Class Play, Brother Goose 421. Boosters' Club 421, Debate 421, HOHOI' Student. 4 I 5 if Rebecca Glbba Girl Reserve 41-41, Language Club 411, Convocation Commit- tee 411, Stenographers' Club 431, Librarian 43-41, Rushlite 441, Holcad Staff 441, with- drawn. Eelenllnshaw Girl Reserve 41-41, President 4-41, Lang. Club 41-21, Rushlite 41-21, Twelve Girls 421, Stenographers' Club 441, 1-lolcad 43- 41. Asst. Editor 431. Choir 441, B.P.VV. Guest 441, Honor Stu- dent. Mary Cook Girl Reserve 41-41, Language Club 41-21, Stenographers' Club 43-41. Secy. 431 Cholr 431, Honor Student. WW Pat Dyar Thomas Carr Howe High School 41-31, Girls' Club 41-21, Glee Club 431, Musical May Festival 42-31, G.A.A. 411, Yell Leader 431. At Rushville High School: Girl Reserve 441, Holcad Staff 441. Robert Grlllln l .l .A. 41-41, 1-li-Y 43- 41, District Judging Contest 41-41, YVon trip to Purdue 43-41. virginia Kileman 4No Activities.1 Ensemble con est 441, hoirf 4'3-41, vqelve Honor t . I Girls 4-Q, Honor. Stu- I vw' Donna Denton- Girl Reserve 41-41, Stenographers' Club ca-41, G. A. . 411, Chojr 411.4 ushlite 411, Holcad Staff 441. Imogene Evans Girl Reserve 41-41, Assistant Social Chr. 441, Charm Club 41-21, G.A.L. 411, Stenogra- pliers' Club 43-41, Choir 431. Holcad Staff 441, 'Won tlfth in Red Cross Poster Con- test 421. Marthena Grinatead Girl Reserve 41-41, Band 42-41, Rushlite 41-41, Orpheus Club 42-41, Secy. and Treas. 4 41, Stenographers' Club 43-41, Choir 441. Solo and Ensemble contest 43-41. Janice Jones G.A.L. 41-21. W4-I -- 0 '1 ti 4' I Q' Francis Duty , 4N,o Actlv'tles.1 - I - .Q . ' Q .QQ Wyoma Panter Girl Reserve 441, Language Club 431. withdraw . I Jamekl Eendrix Hi-Y Club 42-41, Choir 42-31. Bula Gosser Girl Reserve 42-41, Stenographers' Club 43-31. 441, Elublicity Chair- man, olcad. Bill Dunn ?l-Y 43-41, Track 42- 1, Basketball 411. 'f Xi Betty Fisher Girl Reserve 41-41, Service Chairman 431, Vice - presiden't 441, Rushlite 4'1-41, Lang. 411, Holcad Staff . L. 1 X Louis Reeb Hl-Y Club 41-41, Pres- ident 441, Lang. Club 41-21, Junior Class President 431, Basket- ball 41-41, Track 43- 41. Football 43-41, Band 41-41, R Club 441, Holcad Staff 441, Sports, Junior Rotar- ian 441, Solo and En- semble Contest 43-41, Honor Student. Edith Kennedy Girl Reserve 41-41, Stenographers' Club 43-41, Program Chair- man 441, Rushlite 441. ffgif-ff? 11 0 3 Loi: Kennedy Girl Reserves 11-43, Stenograpliers' Club 13-43, G.A.L. 113, Choir 133, Rushlite 143. Lowell Mathews I-Ii-Y Club 11-43, Rush- llte Staff 12-43. Maxine McAllister Choir 13-4 3. Wanda Perkins Rushllte 11-3-43. Girl Elsserve 143, Holcad Donna Bayborn Entered as 'a senior from Milroy, Sunshine Society 113. Richard Ruby Band 12-33, Drum Major, Choir 13-43, Track. John Ketchum Hi-Y 143, In Servlc Warrenlliauzy 1-li-Y Club 11-43, Treasurer 143, Band 11-43, Orpheus Club 12-43, Choir 1-43, Con- cert 143, Holcad Staff 143, Speech Class Play Brother Goose 123. Band Award 113, Solo and Ensemble Contest 13-43, Honor Student. ll1!ackMcCarty l-li-Y Club 13-43, Bas- ketball 11-43, Sweater 143, Track 11-43, Sweater 123, Football 12-43, R Club 12-43, Holcad Staff 143, Con- Ygcatlon Committee Leo Ponsler Basketball 11 - 43, Sweater 133, Track 133, Junior Class Vice- president. Marjorie Riebsomer Girl Reserve 11-43, Treasurer 143, Steno- graphers' Club 13-43, Choir 13-43, Rushllte 143, Holcad 143, 01-- pheus 143, Solo and Ensemble Contest 143. -fnfff Jean Scott Hi-Y Club 11-43, R Club 12-43, Rushlite Staff 13-43, Basketball 11-13, Varsity 13-43, lfootball 13-43, Var- sity 13-43, Track 113, Rushvllle Jr. Chemi- cal Corp. 123. fl . f' N fr-3 6 1 i JackI-akin ' Hi-Y Club 11-43, R Club 12-43, Vice-presi- dent 133, President 143, Letters in foot- ball, basketball, and track, Junior Rotarian 1.. . Thomas Loyd VVithdrawn David Moran l I A 13 43 BQLIELIIN l . I . A. 11-43. William Maze 143, .D2lll'b: Judging 133. John Mclllahan Hi-Y Club 11-43, Lang. Club 113. Jack Pickett 1-li-Y Club 11-43 , l UA! m 1 5' .ro need Ente cl from North Vern in senior year. Band 11-43, Sunshine Society 11-33, Brass Sextet 123, Choir 143. Solo Contest 13-43, Honor Student. Charles Sharpe Hi-Y 11-43, Language Club 11-33, Orpheus Club 11-43. Band 11- 43, Orchestra 11-23. Rushllte 11-33, Choir 13-43, Debate 123, Holcad 143, Speech Class Play 123. Solo and Ensemble Contest 11-43, Honor Student. Dona1dNea1 Hi-Y 11-43, Orpheus Club 11-43, Band 11- 43, Orchestra 12-43, Junior Class Treas., Holcad 143, Junior Rotarian 143, Rushlite 13-43, Football 12-43, Sweater and Capt. 143, Solo and Ensemble Contest 11-43. Barbara Poston Girl Reserve 11-43, Rushlite 12-43, Band 11-33, Orchestra 113, Twelve Girls 13-43, Choir 143, Holcad 143, Solo and Ensemble Contest 12-43. Lowell Rose Band 11-43, Basketball 113, Rusliville VV00d- workers Corp., Holcad Editor 143, Senior Class Vice - president, Honor Student. David Singleton Hi-Y Club 11-43, Lang. Club 113, Rusliville Chemical Corp. 123. Holcad Editor 13-43, Honor Student. anloelllalson Girl Reserve 11-43 or-chasm-a 113, G.A.L: 113, Debate 123. Marjorie McAllister Choir 13-43, . W Jeanine H. Pearsey Convocation ommit- tee 11 Girl eserve 11-333, Asst. Social Chair n, ushlite 11-43, omg S' Club 123, Tw elve irls 12- 43, rv g. Club 113, 6' 43, Band 13- 43, I heus 13-43, Solo 1 d Ensemble Contes 12-43. Donald Price Entered from Tech of Indianapolis, junior year, Basketball 13-43, Holcad 143. Joan Ruby Girl Reserve 11-43, Charm Club 113, Stenographers' Club 13-43, Social Chair- man 143, Choir 13-43, Holcad Staff 143. Charles Sizemore Basketball League 123, Choir 133, Swimming Club 113. 13 .ff :Dwayne Smith Orchestra 435, Band 435, Camera Club 41- 25, Boys' Pep Club 435, Mummers' Club 435, Play January Thaw 435, Football 445, Choir 445, Holcad Asjst. Photographer 44 . John Taylor Hi-Y Club 41-45, Sgt.- at-Arms 435, Secy. 445, Language Club 43-45, Vice - president 445, Rushlite 4-45, Circu- lation Manager 445, Band 42-45, Asst. Ll- brarian 435, Orpheus Club 43-45. Track 415, Rushville Chemical Aileen Snoddy Girl Reserve 41-45, Asst. Service Chr. 435, Lang. Club 41-25, Or- pheus Club 42-45, Sec- retary and Treasurer 435, Rushlite 42-45, Twelve Girls 43-45, Senior Class Treas., Orchestra 415, Holcad Staff 445, Band 41-45, Asst. Librarian 445, Solo and Ensemble Contest 43-45, Honor Student. Martha. Thorpe Language Club 41-25, G.A.L. 425, Stenogra- pliers' Club 43-45, President 445, Junior Norma Sorrell Maurice Spilman Sunshine Club 4 5, Hi-Y Club 41-45, Band Girl Reser e 4 , 43-45, Ruslllite 42-45, G.A.L. 425, teno a- Language Club 415. Choir 435 olca 445. p Norma. Va.nBibber Girl Reserves 41-45. Secy. 445, Lang. Club 41-25, Rushlite 43-45, Choir 43-45, Holcad Phil Van0sd01 Hi-Y Club 41-45, Band 41-45, Orchestra 41-25, Rushlite Staff 41-45, Track 435, Junior Ro- Corp. 425, Poster Con- test 435, Holcad Start Artist 445. Class Secy. 435, l- Staff 445, Honor St - tax-ian 445, Senior cad Staff 45, or dent. Class President, Hol- Student. My o cad Staff 445. S Bob Wainwright Imogene Webb Viola Whipple 1-li-Y Club 445, Rush- xVltlldl'klVVll Girl Reserve 422-45, lite Staff 415. Stenographers' Club 43-45. 14 Kathleen Stark Girl Reserve 42-45. Sftenographers' Club 43-45, Treasurer 445, Honor Student. LUN lf, .-we Jane 'Urbach Language Club 415, Girl Reserves 4l-45, Program Chairman 445, Rushlite Staff 41- 45, Holcad Staff 445. BUILDERS FOR TGMORROW N o voice was heard with a challenge! Life was very much the same, As four years ago we seniors, Took under-classmen for our name. Still blind to our duties and relations to life, We entered our sophomore yearg We went blithely on with little foresight, Content with the now and the here. In our junior year, the future loomed Straight ahead, uncertain, unsureg Suddenly we knew that beyond our ken Lay new fields for our senior year. As seniors, we saw life before us, And in the silence stilled Rang forth a voice commanding, Here is the timberg let us build! And we've heeded that voice in this, our last year, Our timber we've planed and we've milled, Our foundations are laid on the rock of our work, We are ready and eager to build! - -Jeanine H. Pearsey 5, .I UNIQR OFFICERS lst Row: J. Rusfeld 2nd Row: B. Pearsey, D. Curtis, P. Cranford President Dick Curtis, Vice-president Bud Pearsey, Secretary Joan Rosfeld, and Treas- urer Paul Cranford have done a nice job in steering the junior class in the right direction in the school year '47 and '48. The role of being good juniors is always a difficult one, for they are just like the younger child who is too old to do childish things and too young to be granted the equal privileges with his older brother or sister. The juniors' hearts are right, but their conception of their own rights and privileges is usually warped. The prospective seniors of '49 are not great in number and like the bantam chicken feel that they must make much noise to be noticed. They have some outstanding members, and no doubt their success in the school year of '48 and '49 will be great. l6 L. Liuhtsinn 4-sponsor! L. Bundrant J. Clarkson R. Conners J. Coon N. Cox P. Cranford B. Crapo L. Cull D. Curtis B. Darnell B. Davison A. Dusing D. Dyar P. McDaniel J. Felts B. Glover B. Hurpring B. 1-logsett T. Hood 19. Jackson J. Kiplinger P. Ka,lp J. Garau B. Marine D. Marsh V. Mauzy C. Meckes D. Miller T. Meo B. Mohr C. Nienstedt B. Orme B. Pearsey D. Pile D. Relune J. Rosfeld J. Ross J. Ruhlman J. Sailor XV. Sizemore J. Towne B. Vansiclile P. Fredrick P. lvalker M. Vfilson B. lvorland M. YVylie B. Jordan ll. Catlin CVVD P, Yazel B. Jaggers T. Horrall M. Myers fspousorl if UNIORS Q 53. I, New 13 Qi JT. ,r F R. Abrams G. Alexander T. Alexander J. A. Alexander J. Benning J. Campbell VV. Cameron J. Carpenter B. Cox H. Cook J. Cross R. Curtis B. Edwards R. Elliott V. Glover E. Hannefey M. Huffman N. Jackson E. Jones M. Joyce S. Kirkpatrick G. Cline D. Liggett Fi Maple W. Meyer N. Miller A. Moorman C. Monroe B. Nyssen D. Osborn J. Owens L. Parker G. Reed P. Rosfeld K. Self K. Sexton M. Stark E. Stamm S. Stevens J. Sorrell K. Vvalts J. Vvagner K. Wagner B. Vvalker B. VVlllkle J. K. R. B. M. Clark N. C. llfl R N J. Hendrix J. A J. J. J. R. J. F WV. McCreary D. N eal B. O. C lvl M. Terrell D. Vest N. NVainwright F. Watson B. Nvebb J. A. Weidner N. NVright T. WVOrland N. Singleton . Smiley B. Sorrell CPHGMORES Beard Bruns . Byrne Clark Culestuck Dearinger Duffy Durbin Hauk Hlleman Kephart Kelly Kiplinger Marine Marshall M es ser McCarty Pea Pickett Ray R. Adams R. Alexander S. Alexander R. Amick J. Bailey D. Bartlett D. Brown A. Bubrink P. Carr P. Clark T. Cartmel R. Conners B. Conway V. Coons P. Cox C. Cruvens J. Cross M Crowder IC. Driscoll D. Davison L. Dunn P. lillingwood I . McDonald T. Elmore W. Ifamter A. Greer W. Gallimure li. Garau D. Graham F. Hardin N. Harpring H. Harper N. Harprlng R. Herbert J. Hufferd ll. Herbert N. Henley R. Houston I . Helme M. Haley B. Jackson B. Jaggers J. Jones M. Jordan M. Kaster R. Leisure R. Lee P. Lee P. l4Xllt'll li Manning lf. Marlatt ll. Matlock L. Moore H. Moran B. Moshurg P. Moster C. Mueller J. MCH1-ide .l. McCain P. Mcllmmld I . McCnlly M. Newbold .l. Nlglx C. Owens M. Urine J. Ponlos R Pickett N. Poe A. Redden D. Schmall XV. Svxlf li. Slmrpe 1'. Slzelnurc .l. Smith P. Smith A. Southex-land B XVaters K. VVebb F. VVilson . , xfxf se. U . K all Q K. , lu. . l 1, W K iw .. .t N . - szixir H' .K if 155 s for 'f'2r I 2 a 9 P 2 Q x as 4: Ai ' ' wif? JUNIOR HIGH PRI GIPAL The man that directs the activities and thinking of the upstairs students is Louis Darst. He accepted the principalship of junior high at the beginning of the '47-'48 year. He has been very efficient in the management of his new post, and law and order are the rule of the day with him. Huw 1. C. Jones, K. Clark, J. Ross, R. VV0o1d1'idge, N. l 1'ealeriuk, M. NVu1'1'ick, J. Winkler, W. .l.70llUll'd,Y, XV. Mc- Donald, J. West, G. Brown Row J. Bradley, T. Pea, J. Kirk, O. Clll'lSLOIJll6l', C. Newbold, J. Whipple, D. Alexander, VV. Kennedy, NV. Stev- ens, P. Carter, R. Bradley Row 3. L. Hall, D. Moore, J. Hatfield, J. Jones, J. Jaggers, J. Smith, P. Newman, J. Stephens, M. Iluhlnmn, R. Gard, P, Alexander, D. Snoddy, S. Jans, S. Riley. Row 4. P. Butts, P. McCarty, R. Gabbert, L. Jaggers, L. McMaha,n, M. A. Jones, G. Gallimore, J. Ketchum, J. Davis, G. Towne, R. Hungerford, J. Cox, D. Pile, N. Dawson, M. Shaeffer, M. Ellermore, P. Johnson, C. Colller Huw 5. G. Helme, P. Nvm-rick, M. Newton, M. Maple, G. Guffln, P., Mohr, R. Pullnk, D. Snfewright, LS. Marshall, B. Stout, J. Moore, R. Butts, D. Miller. JU 1011 HIGH These are the on-coming graduates who look with an eye to the future. In a few years they will be among the main cogs of Rushville High. They are preparing for the greater responsibility which they will encounter on entering high school. Although the junior high youngsters are mischievous at times, their thoughts aboutthe future have a serious note about them. The class of '48 wishes all the junior high students good luck in obtaining their highest goals. V. Moore, 1. Proffit, B. Unthank, R. Palmer, S. .VX73.iHWYigl1t. 1 D. May, R. Young, B. J. Browning, .l. Stevens, J. Beckner, L. Hogle, L. Poe, M. Readle, D. XVylie, C. K. Conover, M. Ratekin, N. Hushour. D. Garrison, A. K. Xvag- goner, B. Benson, E. A. Petrie, .l. Cruse, J. El- liott, T. Bradley, P. Bar- nett, D. Moster, S. Adams, N. Howell, H. Griffin. R. Abrams, C. Gregar, H. Yazel, B. Jones, H. Nein- stedt, C. Bates, W. Bar- nard, B. Copple, B. Jones, F. Jewell, K. Soutlierland. J. Moore, D. Eakins, B. Jaggers, J. MoDaniels, B. Kennedy, B. Kirk, E. Clark. I. Xhffigilt, M. Marine, F. Harrison, D. Hileman, A. Hatfield, G. Towne, E. Farley, P. Terrell, C. An- derson, S. Voiles, G. Den- ton, G. Moore. S. Brown, C. Amiek, B. Hall, G. Beard, VV. Trow- bridge, J. Benedict, F. Dishong, J. Alsop, J. l-larper, L. Vtfalker, P. Sorrell, J. Higgins. H. li1cl+'arland, R. Shep- ard, C. Smiley, R. Safe- wright, Sf. Glover, J. Har- relson, R. Gabbert, R. Harlow, B. Rankin, B. Keith, T. Gilpin. 21 if ' fkflv ACTIVITIES f . f' ff ! r 1 ,1 J ' Fu I, 1 I 7 ci 1 f-L, -,Q 'S' A N ' u 4. I 7 Il SE -Q9 ,E 3 I I ? J I . CONVOCATION COMMITTEE What's convo today ? was the question asked every Wednesday after announcements had come out stating, Con- vocation today at 1:10. Be in your roll seats. Convocations were planned by the committee whose mem- bers Were chosen by their respective classes. Some very inter- esting programs were planned which included some paid pro- grams and some programs sponsored by the different organ- izations. Mr. Earl Chamberlain was the chairman of the B'Bl-Ogyvnj11g,J'- pea,.sey'J,K1,, committee. linger, S. Henley, J. Ross. Mr. Chamberlain, M. McCarty. 23 B. Mosburg, A. Bobrlnk, B. NValker, N. Wain- wright, K. Xvagner, C. Mueller, F. Helme, B. Jordan, A. Snoddy, J. Pearsey, 0. L. Pickett. S. Alexander, M. J. Clark, VV. Meyers, P. Sizemore, F. Vvllson, P. McCully, A. lvaggoner, F. VVilson, J. Rosfeld, E. Jackson, B. Gibbs, N. Van Blbber, E. Clark, J. Coon, J. E. Byrne, B. VanSlckle, Mrs. Knight. J. Ross, NV. Sizemore, A. Greer, S. Henley, D. Denton, N. Poston, D. Neal, S. Stevens, M. Grin- stead, NV. Perkins, J. Ur- bach, J. Towne, M. L. Jordan, L. Kennedy, 1-'. VanOsdol. B. Wainwright, E. Ken- nedy, R. M. Marshall, T. Cartmel, M. Cook, K. Sex- ton, B. Davison, B. Cauble, N. Sorrell, M. Benning, M. Rlebsomer, J. Taylor. V. Mauzy, D. Smith, B. Conners, N. Harpring. J. Carpenter, J. Ruhlman, B. Fisher, B. Mohr, J. Kiplinger, B. Poston, I. VVebb, L. Mathews. J. Urbach, N. VanBibber. E. Clark. N. Campbell. I. Evans, M. Relbsomer, J. Hinshaw, P. Dyar. J. Pearsey, A. Snoddy, M. Benning, M. VVilson, J. Alexander, M. Cook, D. Denton, B. Gibbs, B. Pos- ton, M. Grinstead, Miss Madden. J. Taylor, VV. Perkins, B. Cauble, B. Fisher, I. Vvebb, N. Sorrell, L. Ken- nedy, .I. Ruby, M. Thorp, J. Bradley. M. McCarty, NV. Mauzy, D. Singleton, L. Rose, D. Pile, D. Neal, P. Sharpe. E. Clark, D. Meyers. J. Alexander, B. Darnell, B. Poston, N. Campbell, M. WVils0n, S. Henley, S. Dearlnger, J. A. Alex- ander, E. Jones, R. Mar- shall, J. Pearsey, A. Snoddy. RUSHLITE Under the expert leadership of Jo Ellen Byrne, editor, and Barbara VanSickle, assistant, the '47 - '48 Rushlite had a very successful year. To facilitate the publication, the staff was divided into two distinct groups that alternately published the bi-weekly publication. Mrs. Madeline Gullion Knight was the Rushlite faculty advisor. HQLCAD Holcad pictures of the greatest cogs next Thursday! Be sure to look your best, fiashes the announcement. There were few activities for the seniors that day even though the schedule ran as usual. The seniors of '48 through hard work and earnest efforts have presented Rushville High School students and the community with a book of memories to look back upon as they re- call those good old days. David Singleton and Lowell Rose, editors of the Holcad, with a staff of co-operative, hard working seniors, and their sponsor Miss Florence Madden, have worked hard to make this annual a success. TWELVE GIRLS The nucleus for the Twelve Girls was formed in 1943 by Mr. Donald E. Myers and at that time contained only six girls. Because it represented outstanding talent, the organiza- tion soon doubled its number, the members being chosen through tryouts for finding the best voices. The talented group is one of the most popular organizations in the school. They have performed on several occasions. Some of their performances were gratis as are they all when done for the school, but some were done for pay, and the money earned was used to defray legitimate expenses. If there is a surplus, it goes into the Orpheus Club treasury. 25 FUTURE FARMERS CE AMERICA Plowing the ground, planting the corn, and pitching the hay are only a few of the things that the F. F. A. are doing and will be doing in the years to come. - This club is made up entirely of boys who are interested in agriculture. With their cap- able sponsor, Mr. E. E. Privett, the officers--president, Bill Matlock, vice-president, Bob Griifin, secretary, Bill Maze, and treasurer, Paul Rosfeld-are keeping things rolling along. STENCGRAPHERS' CLUB All over the country in every office can be found these gals sitting at a typewriter with shorthand notes at their finger tips, and they are working very hard. But their works are not in vain, for they are learning by experience that they may be big cogs for great wheels of civilization in the future. While in school, there were twenty-five members who carried on the activities of the Stenographers' Club which met once a month for business, four other meetings, two each semester, were social parties. Dancing, games, and of course refreshments typified these parties. To help the Stenogs along their way were the officers, Martha Thorp, president, Pat Gor- don, vice-president, Barbara Mohr, secretary, Kathleen Stark, treasurer, Joan Ruby, social chairman, and Edith Kennedy, program chairman. The sponsors were Mrs. Ruth Cartmel and Mr. Russell Schermer. LANGUAGE CLUB Language is an important implement if the idea of one world is to be an accomplished fact. The Language Club of Rushville High School offers students the opportunity to fur- ther their knowledge of foreign languages and to study the life of foreigners. The officers for this year were: Elizabeth Hannefey, president, Jane Kiplinger, vice- president, Bob Curtis, secretary, and Bob Durbin, treasurer. The club meetings were held on Tuesday every two weeks, the fifth period. The outstanding events of each year are the Christmas Party and the celebration of Pan American Day on April 14. Sponsors of the Language Club were Miss Lois Lichtsinn and Miss Virginia Pearl Rice. 26 C. Mueller, 'l'. NVorlaml, F. Marlatt, VV. McCreary, P. Rosfeld, K. VVebb, J. Messer, D. Herbert, B. Pickett. B. Griffin, B. Matlock, M. Smiley, B. Hnrpring, D. Moran, B. Maze, D. Lig- gett, B. Vifebb. Mr. Privelt. I. Felts, B. Bair, V. Xvhip- ple, J. Coon, J. Rosfeld, E. Jackson, K. Stark, 1. Evans, J. Browning. M. Riebsomer, D. Denton, C. Nienstedt, E. Kennedy, B. Jaggers, E. Gosser, M. Thorpe, M. Grlnstead, V. Hileman. H. Hinshaw, M. Cook, P. Gordon, N. Sorrell, l. YVebb, L. Kennedy, J. Ruby, B. Davison, 13. Mohr. Miss Rice, M. J. Clark, VV. Fanter, P. Elling- wood, N. Campbell, R. Leisure, .l. Cross, B. Dur- bin, O. I.. Pickett, Miss Lichtsinn. P. McCully, S. Henley, M. L. Jordan, .l. Kiplinger, N. Wainwright, S. Kirk- patrick, V. Mosburg, A. Southerlnnd, S. Alex- ander, A. Bobrink, NV. Sizemore. N. Harpring, R. Manning, R. Connors, IC. Hannefey, F. Holme, J. Ross, P. Mu- Daniels, .l. Alexander, J. Taylor, P. Kalp, B. Curtis. U. Pile T. Larsen D Singleton, J. Garaxi, Lakin, D. Curtis, J. Hen- drix, P. VanOsdol, M. Mc- Carty, P. McDaniel. B. Matlock, N. Singleton J. Clarkson, B. Dunn, .l w 2 r-4 2 Z O O r H m 2 Ge Q55? 5:51.51 52:3 ,iii 4 ' E L15-2 O. -. 22 Sir.. Egg.. .Tenn 5.-,sm :PSE D. Neal, D. Marsh, Sharpe. FTF:-4 Booth, J. Ben nin g. B. Jordan, Mr. Roberts, T. Horrall, P. Cranford, .l Ketchum, L. Cull, B. Pickett, B. Pearsey. J Ruhlman, B. Vlfainwright, B. Pea, B. Edwards, L. Bundrani, J. Barlow, D Miller, Mr. Darst. K. NVaits, B. Orme, V Mauzy, M. Crowder, J Nigh, L. Parker, B. Ma- rine, B. Griffin, C. Ray F1 McCarty, M. Spilman B. Curtis, R. Connors. L. 'l-leeb, B. Hozsett, X-V. Mauzy, J. Taylor. C. Nienstedt, NV. Perkins, J. Sailor, E. Kennedy, I Xvehb, N. Sorrell, J. Pear- sey, M. Vviley, J. Ross, B. Mohr, B. Fisher, J Bradley. P. Dyar, B. Jaggers, P 'lf'redrick, VV. lfanter, V XVhipnle, L. Kennedy, P Gordon, J. Ruby, K Stark, D. Denton, M Cook. M. Grinsteacl, I. Evans, J Felts, N. Campbell, J Read, M. Riebsomer, B Davison, H. Hinshaw, J Alexander, A. Snoddy. Miss Jones, J. Coon, B VanSickle, E. Jackson, E Clark, N. VanBibber, J French, M, Yvilson, M Benning, J. Urbach. B. Cnuhle, B. Poston, J Kinlinger, J. Towne, B Gibbs. D. Davison, B. Cox, S Kirkpatrick, R. Marshall G. Cline. J. Caruenter. P Clark, J'. Sorrell, N. Mil- ler, N.Posion, D.Schmall E. Garau, J. Vileidner, lf. Nlfatson. E. Jones, F. Maple, WV Myers, S. Stevens, B VVinkle, D. Neal, K. Sew- ton, J. A. Alevander, H Cook, M. Terrell, P. Mos- ter, N. Poe. F. Xvilson, P. McCully, P Ellinsrwoonl, S. Alexander B. Crapo, S. Henley, M Jordan, D. Brown, E Han nefey, J. Kiplinzzer, A. Southerland, J. Cross J. Fileman. M. Clark, M Huffman, N. Vvrieht, B Mosbnrw. J. Marine, P. Sizemore, M. Stark, T. J Northam, C. Dezlringer, .l Campbell, Mrs. Joyce. A. Bobrink, A. Greer, O Pickett. N. 'Wainwright B. NValker, D. Bartlett XV. Fanter. M. Orme, P WValker, J. Bailey, D. Graham, J. Smith. HIfY To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community the high stand- ards of Christian character are the familiar words of the code of the Hi-Y members of Rushville High School. This year the club was lead by President Louis Heeb, vice-president, Bill Hogsettg sec- retary, John Taylorg treasurer, Warren Mauzy, and chaplain, Dick Miller. Their sponsors were Mr. Louis Darst and Mr. Charles Roberts. The State Older Boys' Conference was held in Indianapolis at the Broadway Methodist Church on December 5-6. Those representing the club were Louis Heeb, Bill Hogsett, War- ren Mauzy, John Taylor, Mack McCarty, Jim Kelly, Jack Barlow, and Leonard Booth, Jr. The Hi-Y with the Y-Teens planned and made school parties, Christmas Kiddies' Party, and mixers wonderful successes. YfTEENS As a Girl Reserve, I will be Gracious in manner, impartial in judgment . . . is repeated by every youthful organization affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. whether it calls itself Girl Reserve, Y-Teens, or some other name. The local club has now adopted the official name of Y.-Teen. Regardless of its name it is one of the teeth in the gears of Rushville that spells community service. One of the most outstanding events of the year is the annual Mother- Daughter banquet which is held each spring. The new officers are then installed for the com- ing year. The officers who helped President Helen Ann Hinshaw in keeping her girls reserved were: vice-president, Betty Fisher, secretary, Norma VanBibberg treasurer, Marjorie Rieb- somerg ring chairman, Barbara Davison, program chairman. Jane Urbachg service chair- man, Jeanette Rossg and social chairman, Mary Ann Benning. Their sponsors were Miss Maude Jones and Mrs. Phyllis Joyce. 29 ORPHEUS CLUB Watch out! Here comes the Orpheus Club program chairman, and this is your month for a solo, is a moot warning to some hapless member each meeting. This organization is made up of students of senior high school who belong to some musi- cal organization in the school. Its purpose is to further the musical interest throughout the school. The officers for this year were: president, Evelyn Clark, vice-president, Donald Nealg secretary-treasurer, Marthena Grinsteadg program chairman, Paul McDaniel. Mr. Donald E. Myers is the sponsor of the club, and it is definitely one of the important cogs of the extras that make up Rushville's high school life. BAND Clear the floor 'cause here they come! Yes, the drums are rolling, and it's time for the good old R. H .S. musicians to make their way to the stage to help pep up the Lions so that they can win that game. This year the band was led by Paul McDaniel, drum major, Evelyn Clark and Donald Neal, captains, Pat Sharpe, librarian, Aileen Snoddy, assistant librarian, and Mr. Donald E. Myers, director. CI-IQIR Who has been doing all that singing that has made all the wheels of the school organi- zation vibrate with pleasure? Why, of course, the High School Choir! Those fifty-two boys and girls met with their director, Donald E. Myers, three times weekly to enjoy their time working and singing. Everyone has heard the line talents of these people at convocation programs, baccalaureate services, and Christmas programs during the school year. 30 M ATHLETICS I I ,lv I A, , P ' Si. fu U 1 L ff? if L' YELL LEADERS Boosters, coaches, and teams owe much of their success to efficient yell leaders. The leaders for this season have been especially eificient, for they have been of both sexes. Two boys and two girls really worked together and have been major cogs in our school's unity. COACHES Although the cards show it is often on the little end of the score, Rushville is noted throughout the state for its outstanding basketball, football, and track teams. The reason behind these good records is the fine coaches that the school employs. BCCSTER CLUB The Booster Club, which was set up in 1943 by Principal Sellars, tends to develop clean sportsmanship in all athletics. It also is an effort to create more pep and enthusiasm at the sports events sponsored by R. H. S. The members of the organization are chosen from each classg the mem- bers of the class elect two from their group. This committee, along with the yell leaders, and the club sponsors plan and carry out all pep sessions. FGGTBALL Rushvi1le's football team suffered another lean season this year, but the boys won the respect of all by showing that they had drive and determination. Lou Ed Gohring, serving his first year as head football coach, put the Lions through training that compensated for small size. There are several varsity men back for next year, and with Gohring's fine coaching, Rush- ville's prospects look brighter for another year. V. Coons, P. Yazel, N. Hauk, li. Reed, B. Marine, D. Curtis, D. Smith, A. Dusing, J. Ruhlman. J. Beard, J. Lakin, B. Pearsey D. Marsh, R. Sharpe, J. Ben: ning, L. Heeb, B. Pea, C. Ray, J Wagner, B. Jordan. Mr. Stevenson, B. Matlock, P Cranford, B. Hogsett, N. Cox B. Nyssen. Mr. Gohring, F. Mc: Carty, L. Parker, B. Griffin, D Miller, B. Jaggers, J. Kelly, G C. Alexander. . D. Byrne, B. Orme, R. Connex-s B. Jones, J. Cruse, M. Smiley P. Carey, T. Larsen, F. 1-Ielme J. Benedict, D. Moster, J. Miller D. Matlock. 34 Sept a Sept. Sept Sept. Oct. Oct. 'Oct. Oct. HK s Y f 5 12 19 26 3, 10, 17, 21, mf l 11,1 !Dr,, '? 'i4fu 9 j g-,ii 'C RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE , 1947 ,,,,,........ ,Rushville , 1947 ..,..,...,.,. Rushville , 1947 .,........... .Rushville , 1947 ,.,.......... Rushville 1947 .,.....,.., Rushville 1947 .......c..,,.., Rushville 1947 ..,...,c..,.,.. Rushville 1947 ...,....c...c.. Denotes Conference Games Rushvllle ........ 0 ........ .,....... Boy's School ........ Connersville ........ Frankhn .............. New Castle .c......., Seymour ............4 . Lawrenceburg ,Shelbyville ,...,.,.,, -Columbus ........... . , .,...,... ..,...,.., H ere Away Away . ......... ..... . ..., H ere Away -.,--.---.Here Away , ......... .....c.... H ere 35 VARSITY BASKETBALL RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nov Nov. Nov. 'Nov Dec. 'Dee Dec. Dec DEC. Jan 'Jan 'Jan 'Jan 'Jan 'Jan Feb 'Feb Feb. 'Feb Feb Feb. Rushville ,,......,,,...,. 42 Morristown ..... ........ Rushville ................ 33 Batesville ..... Rushville ................ 33 Richmond ..... Rushville ,,,....,,.,...,. 46 Greensburg ..... ........ Rushville ................ 47 Greenfield ....v.... .....,.. 5 2 Rushville ............,... 48 Martinsville ..... ..,,.... Rushville .......,,....... 28 Connersville ..,.. ...,.... 3 9 Rushville ...........,.... 46 New Castle ...,...,.....,.l...... 44 Rushville ........,....... 43 Liberty .............................. 44 New Year's Tourney at Greensburg won by Rushville Rushville ................ 43 Greencastle ...............,.... Rushville ................ 31 Seymour ....... Rushville ....,.. ...... 3 6 Shelbyville ....... ........ 4 8 Rushville ................ 30 Connersville ...,.... ........ 2 5 Rushville ................ 38 Columbus .r,...,....,.,....,..... 55 Rushville .......,........ 57 Lawrenceburg Rushville ....... ..,... 3 5 Franklin .............. ......... 4 1 Rushville .,.............. 38 Tech ...,........,...... ........ 4 4 Rushville ..............,. 38 Greensburg ..... ......... 3 9 SECTIONAL Rushville ,............... 32 Carthage ,.,,,. ,.,,,.,, Rushville ................ 43 Morton ...... Rushville .,.............. 35 Arlington .,.,,. ...,,,,, 'Denotes Conference Games Here Away Here Here Away Here Away Away Here Here Away Away Here Away Here Here Here Away P. Cranford, N. Cox, L. Heeb, P Yazel, G. Scott, L. Ponsler. B. Murine fstuclent managerl A. Dusing, D. Price, J. Clarkson ii. Lakin, R. Curtis, Coach Grid- ev. 36 SECTIONAL CHAMPS The Rushville Lions, under the coaching of Jim Gridley, started the season with more losses than wins. As the season progressed, the Lions kept their eye on the conference cham- pionship. After winning the New Year's Tourney in good form, the Lions proved to their fans that they could give anybody a good game. Jim Gridley, serving his fourth year as head basketball coach, had veterans Jean Scott, Jack Lakin, and Leo Ponsler on whom to build his team. Other boys-Nyssen, Curtis, Dusing, McCarty, Heeb, Cranford, Cox, Clarkson, and Yazel -proved to have the stuff it takes to play ball, and by sectional tourney time were good enough to Win their laurels by defeating Arlington in the final game. As this book goes to press, the whole town is agog with excitement as Jim Gridley grooms the Sectional cham- pions for a tough struggle in the Regional on March 6. J. Llarkson N. Cox P. Cranford D. Curtis L. Heeb J. Lakin L. 1'UllSlGl' .l. Stott P. Yalzel 37 CUBS BASKETBALL Opp. We liov hdorristovvn ...... ,......... 22 32 Iiere Nov Batesville ...... ....... 2 4 22 Away Nov. Richmond ........ ....... 1 8 19 Here Nov Greensburg ...... .......... 1 7 31 Here Dec. Greenfield ...... .......,.. 4 0 4 1 Away Dec. Martinsville ...... ........., 3 0 22 Here Dec. Connersville ...... ....... 1 9 32 Away Dec. New Castle ........ .......... 3 '7 17 Away Dec. Liberty ..............................l....,..........,... 19 39 Here Jan. Greencastle ...............................,........ 19 39 Here Jan Seymour ............................,....,............ 32 22 Away Jan B Team Tourney held at Connersville Jan. Connersville ........................................ 25 24 Here Jan. Columbus ...................................,........ 29 24 Away Feb. Lawrenceburg ............ ....,.. 2 3 43 Here Feb. Franklin ...............,...,,,....... ,,..,.,,.. 2 5 32 Here Feb. Tech. Qlndianapolisl ....... ........., 2 9 2 1 Here Feb. Greensburg ................... ....... 3 4 40 Away The Cubs, under the fine coaching of Jim Gridley and Lou Ed Gohring, had a tough schedule but came out on top with ten Wins and only eight losses. They lost to Connersville in the B team tourney but defeated Greensburg in the consolation game. Shelbyville defeated Connersville in the finals to win the tourney. Bob Nyssen was moved up with the varsity squad at the end of the yearg in fact, he was advanced in time for the tourneys. lst Row: N. Hank, D. Byrne, B Pea, B. Nyssen, D. Miller, F McCarty, D. Clark. 2nd Row: G. C. Alexander tslu- dent manugerJ, K. Self, 11 Dyar, J. Beard, J. Kelly, K Xlfaits, Coach Gridley. 38 l April April April April April May May May May May 2 18 21 23 26 3, 7, 10 16 24 TRACK SCHED LE 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 1947 Spiceland Greenfield Rushville Shelbyville Rushville Connersville Rushville Greensburg Morristown Rushville Muncie Relays Kokomo Relays Franklin Rushville Conference Sectional State Track Meet 33 7 77 46 63 30 81 14 19 89 Rushville placed lifth Rushville placed third in the B. Division 39 69 Rushville placed second Rushville placed second Rushville participated Louis Darst came back from the service to coach the track team through a fine cinder season. Lou Ed Gohring did an excellent job with the field men. Joe Beard and Bill Paugh broke several records during the season. Beard, Paugh, and Lakin showed well in the State Track meet, but were not quite good enough to win . D, Miller, L. Heeb, P. J. Kelly, J. Benning, B. Griffin, L. Parker. P. Yazel, J. Beard, muth, D. Creek, D. Titsworth, B. Paugh, sey, N. Cox. Cranford, J. Beard, D. Vvash- David, T. B. Pear- B. Dunn, M. McCarty, J. Lakin R. Ruby, J. Clarkson, E. Reed 39 R CLUB The R Club is an organization that can be joined by those students who have Won a letter either in basketball, football, or track and who maintain a scholastic average of eighty or more. The preamble of the constitution of that athletic organiza- tion best shows the purpose of the R Club. The preamble is as follows: Q This organization is established in order to create and maintain a high regard for the athletic awards of the school, to put a premium on scholarship and clean sports- manship, to make possible united effort by recipients of athletic honors in the interests of athletics, and to develop and enrich the friendships and fellowship which is the rightful heritage of team-mates. The R Club is sponsored by Mr. Gohring and Mr. Gridleyg it is led by the following officers: Jack Lakin, presidentg Mac McCarty, vice-president 5 and Bill Hogsett, secretary-treasurer g D. Curtis, sergeant at arms. J. Lakin, 13. Mzirine, B. Jordan P. Yazel, N. Hunk, B. Hugsett B. Nyssen. G. C, Alexander, D. Marsh, B Pearsey, J. Rnhlman, J. Scott L. 1-leeb, D. Miller. D. Smith, J. Beard, N. Cox, ll Neal, Mr. Gohring, 1-R. Curtis, lil Reed, M. McCarty, J. Benning. 40 f . 9 'I fj , 4 4 I f A I g .ak I, If f flu! 1 HL 's. I' L' ' J fa . f l ' ' ' fiiiw 7 COGS TURN GN I QQ '2 mf 41 1 X XX I x X 1' J' 2 7' F' ' ' 1 i1-x1..:-1..-':-.:- - . 3, P ' -I Q - T - 1 i - ' 'I Q 'K J Illlflff '-'lJllll'A ji.. X hifi Y'f -by A r .P 1 .1 gs 1 l 14:2 wg H .L ur -ff all I 15. our fd.- uf - sy: 'rr..7Ztt st., W1-A Us fm-...In 1Hi,p4,,rrtJJ,x,nEL,JCgLH out the, yea:-.s In our wealth -cf mem - 0 - ries. V25m?iJ,fI WU 1 my .P fps wit! -.snug a .5-of-3 0-F mem- o -ries with m our 'M 1, li, Q f ' QM ig 5' gi, 32155 IEA rim 'J Ji-Aj in ,sl 4 fmag, But we imc, wel. fam fa- .msn RQ- mm- ber ' IJ?-91,1 ri-1Jr,y!w.P .PJu:rl than gf L-he CLagr 0-F -F..-W ty ' eiQkt, who Ieqve Wd-A I3-4JJ J,L'CUGsS' mum- Ny' thats so sad, Do not For- liirfJEJJ,.J .PH I gmt' the-.V UF- forts ma.Js3 We'vo Shu-eJ wafh 'Q yi Je wal A 1 H PROPI-IECY As we walked up the crowded steps of the broadcasting station, on this 23rd day of May, 1958, our conversation was shattered by the brassy discords of Art Gum and his Rubber Band playing Eraseable You. The swirl of skirts, shuffle of feet ,and constant chatter left us spellbound. Our minds were so engrossed in the surroundings, we didn't see the tall, dark figure standing beside us. We were shocked back to reality when we heard our names spoken. It was the usher asking for our tickets. To our great amazement, a second glance proved him to be our old school chum, Bill Dunn. He showed us to our seats while we poured many questions at him. He didn't have time to answer us, however, for the music had ceased, and the show was ready to begin. The house lights dimmed, the cur- tain rose, and who should be standing at the microphone but William Maze. Ahush came over the audience as he spoke, And now the makers of Lumpo Soap and Mall Pall cigars, bring you Dr. Q. I., but first a word from our sponsor, 'Ladies remember Lumpo Soap - It doesn't lather, it doesn't foamg it's just company in the bath tubg and Gentlemen remem- ber Mall Pall cigarettes, not a hack in a pack, but three will kill you. Both products are sold at all hardware stores? And now that congenial man with the answers, Dr. Q. I. Applause rang out from all corners of the room as an immaculately dressed man stepped out of the wings. Why, it was Louis Heeb! Even from the seventeenth row, we couldn't miss that big dimple in his chin. After greeting the audience, he asked his helpers to pick contestants in couples for the quiz. The five men started down the aisleg and before we knew it, we were standing with the other contestants upon the stage, our knees knocking together in perfect harmony. The grand prize for the night's show was a round the world trip in a chartered airliner. This was it, the chance of a lifetime! Everything happened so fast in those next few minutes, we still can't figure it out. Before we knew it, we had won the contest and many good wishes from the audience. There were so many last minute preparations that we didn't have time to stop to wonder if it all wasn't a fantastic dream. At nine o'clock the next morning, we were at the airport ready to board our chartered plane. Our pilot arrived on time, and we knew at once we would be in safe hands for he was the world famous sky chief, Jack Pickett, known universally for his sight seeing tours. Jack told us he had been to Rushville recently and had seen some of our classmates of '48. He informed us that Jr. Booth and David Moran were partners in the newly discovered hybrid mushroom fields. Jack also told us of another local boy making good. He said that David Singleton had worked himself up from the court house janitor to the sheriff and that Maurice Spilman had been assigned to David's former position. From Jack's report we also learned that Marthena Grinstead can be found on a small farm just outside of Rushville raising chickens and rearing children. He interrupted his report to tell us to fasten our safety belts, for we were ready to make our first landing. We were in Miami, Florida, where we stayed for forty-eight hours. And what a time that was! First we were taken to the Ritz Plaza Hotel where our reservations had been made. Imagine our surprise at being greeted by the face of Donald Price, man- ager of that lovely hotel. Working with him was Leo Ponsler, head of the bellboys. 43 In the evening we dined at the Flamingo Club where Ducky Neal's famous Dreamy Drip Waltz Orchestra was appearing, featuring Phil VanOsdol and his singing trumpet and Bar- bara Poston, the renowned vocalist. In the course of our dinner, we were joined by Norma Sorrell and Norma VanBibber, who were millionaire orange grove owners. They suggested we go for a little cruise on their private yacht. We wound around the twenty-two islands in Biscayne Bay where they pointed out the former home of Al Capone which was now owned by Marjorie Riebsomer. Martha Thorpe was employed as her private secretary. The next day we Went to the Hileah Race Track where Beverly Bair had two horses entered. One of her jockeys was Bob Wainwright. Our forty-eight hours were gone too soon, but we had to leave. We hurried from the race track to board our plane for the next hop of the journey. Our former hostess was replaced by Mary Cook. Our next stop was Cuba, where we met Jack Lakin, owner of one of the largest sugar plantations in the world. His wife, the former Miss Mary Benning, had her hands quite full keeping the little Lakins out of trouble. Next we saw Jack Barlow busy weaving Panama hats which he was selling at rock bottom prices. It seems he was having some stiff com- petition from Eula Gosser, who was selling them on the other side of the street. Our next stop was Paris, France, where we saw Rebecca Gibbs and Donna Denton, fa- mous models in a French Salon. Their elaborate costumes were designed by that nation- ally known designer Lois Kennedy. We then visited the French Ambassador whose wife was the former Bonnie Cauble. Bonnie certainly fooled us. We thought she would have been a little sterner in her choice of a husband, but it appears that others were stern too. Leaving gay Paree, we next visited Belgium. There we visited the Neutral Cemetery and shrine. We met Janice Jones who was chief sergeant over the national guard. She in- formed us June Browning lived with her husband in a small village near by. We also saw Janiece Malson who was a teacher in the university there. We turned next to Prague, the capitol of Czechoslovakia. There We saw Robert Griffin who is the chief surgeon at their greatest hospital. We were also surprised to find Virginia Hileman as his head nurse. Our journey took us next to Athens, Greece, where the Olympic games were being held. We learned Jean Scott and Charles Sizemore were competing, and we hastened to the iieldg while we were seated waiting for the race to begin, who should come down the aisle but Edith Kennedy, accompanied by Wyoma Fanter. They were governesses traveling as companions to wealthy maiden ladies, Madden and Ball, who had retired from teaching. The next day we spent in Nanking, China, where we had the good luck of seeing Helen Hinshaw, who is certainly making good with her juggling act. Among her troupe we found Imogene Evans and Kathleen Stark. Next we went to Japan, and whom did we see but Pat Sharpe who operates a fleet of rickshaws about the city. One whole day was spent in Egypt, where we saw Lowell Mathews, who heads 'the list of guards to show tourists around. In Egypt, we also met John Taylor who was an unex- celled engineer. Next we saw, J ane Urbach who has certainly made good in her music school 44 in Berne, Switzerland. Among her students was the millionaire playboy, Lowell Rose, who made his fortune as a pitcher for the All-American ball team, the Gas House Gamblers. We visited Zion, the famous hill in Jerusalem, and found Jeanine Pearsey working in the mission there. Evelyn Clark played the zither for the church. From Jerusalem in South Africa we saw David Durbin. He operates a snake pit where he extracts venom for use in medicine. Next we landed in Brisbane where we met John Ketchum, a famous bee keeper. He took us to a neighboring city where we visited Joanne Bradley and her magician troupe of mid- gets, the only troupe of the kind in the world. Our visit with Joanne terminated our visit overseas. We were to return across the blue Pacific. We landed in Southern California, and there we met John McMahan, district super- intendent of the Y. M. C. A. of southern California. We then took a trip through Universal Studios where Dwayne Smith and Aileen Snoddy were starring in their latest pictures, The Tennessee Boone County Ramblers. That night we dined at the Brown Derby and saw Joan Ruby and her brother Richard Ruby, the founders of the A. M. E. Ammonia Chemical plant there. They had as their house guest Viola Whipple, private secretary to the Mayor of New York. Nancy Campbell was giving a concert that evening in an open amphitheatre. While enjoying the concert, we noticed Jim Hendrix, the world famous critic, and his wife, the former Wanda Perkins. Both were taking hurried notes on Miss Campbe1l's concert, for they are now co-editors of the magazine, Etude. Our next stop was in Western Montana where Betty Fisher owned and operated several copper mines. We also visited the X Bar Dude ranch operated by Jo Ellen Byrne. We left early, for Jo Ellen was riding in a rodeo the next day, and we felt she needed her rest. Going back to the airport, we learned our plane was grounded for two hours until the fog lifted. Naturally we could not waste two good hours, so we nosed around in the terminal. Imagine our surprise at meeting Warren Mauzy who is the weather observer there. In St. Louis we learned that Joy Read is the manager of the great emporium. We stop- ped long enough to buy a new book, Wisdom Teeth and How to Pull Them, by Donna Ray- born. Back once more at our starting place we found the New York World Fair in full swing. The first thing that caught our eye was Duffy's Freak Show. Francis seemed to be doing well from the size of the crowd that was gathered. No wonder, he learned the managerial art in good old R. H. S.! Next we saw a group of hula hula girls in grass skirts headed by Joan Alexander. She was not only manager but also actor number one. They also had quite a crowd gathered. As we were walking around the grounds, we saw Pat Dyar. We stopped to talk, and she told us not to miss the horse show. The world famous bareback riders, Marjorie and Maxine Mc- Alister, were to do their daring stunts. Before going to see the show we decided to eat. There before us was a bright neon sign flashing on and off. It read Mac McCarty Mule Meat Meals for Munchingf' We decided we were stubborn enough without adding extra mule, so we concluded to see the horse show muleless. After the very thrilling show, it was time to leave. We hailed a taxi, stumbled in, and gave the driver our address. Weary in body but glad in heart, we thought how very fortunate we were to be able to see so many of our friends from good old school days once more. 45 THE TWIG HAS BEEN BENT Today, after four years of work, fun, and play, we look back over our high school years to realize that all of our time has not been spent in just enjoying life. In fact, if we con- centrate a little, we discover quite a few accomplishments in our four years of advancing from a tiny cog to a tenon of major proportion. This history is a brief resume of our major activities. In the fall of 1944, we entered Rushville High School as freshmen for the avowed purpose of furthering our education. During this year Aileen Snoddy, Marthena Grinstead, Nancy Campbell, Evelyn Clark, and Donald Neal were given music awards for State Solo and En- semble contest. There were numerous victories recorded as the wheel of fortune rolled off our first year, and we found ourselves proud of our accomplishments. The summer of '45 took its usual toll, and we returned with ninety-three members in our sophomore class, but that group held presidents, other officials, and leaders galore. Jo Ellen Byrne was elected Language Club president. Aileen Snoddy, Evelyn Clark, Nancy Campbell, Marthena Grinstead, and Donald Neal again received music awards. Bar- bara Poston and Pat Sharpe were newcomers to the music fields of honor. Athletics could not be ignored. Jack Lakin and Jean Scott were the outstanding ath- letes of the year and received R sweaters. Organized progress slowed for vacation, but the cogs turned us slowly into another year. In the fall of 1946 we again returned to ranks with a much depleted classy there were only seventy-five left. During the year Donald Price came to join us from Tech of In- dianapolis. Louis Heeb, Leo Ponsler, Martha Thorpe, and Donald Neal were elected president, vice- president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. Miss Lois Lichtsinn and Miss Thelma Feeler were our sponsors. Jo Ellen Byrne was assistant editor of the Rushlite and David Singleton and David Durbin were assistant editors of the Holcad. The highlight of our junior year was the annual junior-senior reception. Hobo Day, time set aside for juniors to earn money for the reception, is traditional, and September 23, 1948, was the day the juniors displayed their various talents. The reception was held May 16, 1947, at the Elks. The theme for the reception was Dutch. School activities terminated for another year, and juniors suddenly realized that they were no longer the would-bes but were seniors to return in the fall of 1947 to make their final appearance in the halls of R. H. S. Phil VanOsdol, Lowell Rose, Joanne Bradley, and Aileen Snoddy were elected president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. Miss Florence Madden was our spon- sor. Money for the project was obtained through stationery sales, class dues, senior class play, and, of course, Holcad sales. Jo Ellen Byrne and David Singleton were editors in chief of the Rushlite and Holcad respectively. Betty Fisher placed first in Rotary Speech contest. May 19 was the annual senior day at which time honors and awards were presented. May 26 the commencement exercises were held, thus terminated the high school career of the class of '48. 46 U1 a: t-A to 19 3 30 in o S 10 13 15 15 16 17 70 P1 21 74 9 31 -i 5 7 14 17 19 '0 Il 6 'S -, .J 5 9 -I 16 16 17 19 19 19 6 GALE September School commenced for another year. Lions won a victory over Boys' School in football, ll--12. Lions and Connersville Spartans played a. tie game 6-6. Franklin smothered the Lions in football 54-0. Girl Reserves had initiation for new girls. R club had its first meeting. October Lions won a victory over Seymour 6-U. Mr. Mitchell showed students his collection of fascinating old drums. Lions lost in football to Lawrenceburg 45-0. Arms And the Man was presented by the Bar- ter Theater Players. Hi-Y-Girl Reserve conference at Connersvllle. Rev. Alexander spoke for convocation. Mrs. R. O. Kennedy gave Girl Reserves their Hrst program of the year. Shelbyville overtook Lions in quite a game 31-0. Stenographers' Club had initiation for new SWIS- Girl Reserves had a chili supper in the cafeteria. The last football game of the season ended in a defeat to Columbus 19-0. Pupils rest while teachers attend the Teachers' Association. The first school party of the semester was fun for those who attended. Seniors posed for Porter's photographer and had their pictures taken. November I . I . A. initiation. Students enjoyed movie on charm and personality for convocation. Let's yell. Let the Lions know we are going to be proud of them all season, was the plea from students who tried out for yell leadership. Morristown beat the Lions in their tirst game of the season by a score of 46-42. Kryl Orchestra. was sponsored by the music de- partment at Memorial Gym. Juniors presented skit for convocation which was very clever. Library gave a tea for faculty. Lions lost opening basketball game by a score of 34-33. Richm0nd's Red Devils defeated the Lions by u. score of 61-33. Lions overtook Greensburg by u. score of 46-39. December Lions lost to Greenfield in at close game by a score of 52-47. Martinsville was the victim of the Lions 48-46. Stenographers had a Christmas party. Lions lost a good game to Connersville 39-28. I-li-Y and Girl Reserves showed good times to underprivileged children. Language club entertained members with at Christmas party. The second school party of the semester was quite a success. Christmas program was a yuletide song fest. School dismissed for Christmas vacation. Lions played a good game but lost to New Castle by a score of 46-44. Liberty defeated Lions by one point -li-43. 19-.. 20-21- DAR 1 3 5 9 15 16 17 -fo-2 .3 26 30 2 2 3 4 6 7 13' 20 6 13 17 18 20 29 3 15 lli 14 1 12 15 19 20 21 23 26 28 January Rushville won the New Year's tourney. Greens- burg was host. . Lions were outplayed by Greencastle here in u. close game: 48-43. School reconvenes. Lions traveled all the way to Seymour and were beaten 41-30. Girl Reserves were told of Holland's customs by Miss Cornelia DeNeef. Shelbyville defeated Lions in basketball 36 to 48. Yell leaders' conference at Indiana University. l Semester ends and linal exams almost finish the pupils. Lions defeated Connersvllle, 30-25. Second semester begins. A Lions played Columbus and lost 55-38. February Seniors were measured for caps and gowns. Seniors selected invitations. Holcad drive started. Lions played Lawrenceburg here: lost 67-57. guions played a good game here with Franklin but ost. District solo and ensemble contest at Muncie. Tech defeated the Lions in our last home game by a score of 44-38. Lions played their last game of the Season with Greensburg and lost 39-38. 28 Sectional tourney. 1 March Regional tourney. Semi-final tourney. Students were shown the urt of glass blowing. Some Girl Reserves modeled new spring clothes for program. State tourney. Easter vacation. April. District band contest. Mrs. l-logsett gives Girl Reserves a most interest- ing program. Second six weeks ends. Senior play. May State band contest. Stenographers' Club farewell party for Senior girls. Girl Reserve Senior breakfast. Seniors have their day. Girl Reserve program given by juniors. Jr.-Sr. reception. Baccalaureate. Commencement. School closes. 47 l - yy 1' 1 x t I 4 4' J 517 . SR ' 1 fl? FE? s ' . ' 'al 2 Y ' I V , , x , 9 1 ,L 4 y,9.,'i if w 5 ' ,AY , 1 5 . 1 , ,I Q , ? g F' .. A fa! li? YE? E :ae 1