Rushville High School - Holcad Yearbook (Rushville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1950 volume:

WE WERE A PART OF THE WMM? ,W,W,,,zp C -- --1 42 f-Q' 7' H 5 'E' HAI Ai fa I NMI' .. if T ' 'XF I , 1 4 'X-- -v 'g,' in- ' I THEIQMDHOLCAD RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RUSHVILLE, INDIANA Rushville High School Building ,w-all THE 1950 PASSING PARADE ON Review . . We stand upon the threshhold Of our most important years- As yet we do not know of strife, Of worry, or of tears. We pause upon the threshold- Our childish whims abate- There is no time for childish things When each decides his fate. Our high school years behind us Passed as quickly as a day, But knowledge gained within that time Will help us on our way. Adults may be discouraged At the troubled world they see, But we have strength to carry on, To do our part unerringly. We enter on the threshold, We tell the world our creed. We have followed, we have learned- Tomorrow we will lead. By Kay Sexton RHS., . Wil-5 4 1' Q A 'l oo oyqm i' Q 0 1 ' I 5 X353 eefngb RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RUSHVILLE, INDIANA This group of 50 ltes seems to tlnd the atmosphere on the school steps more pleaslng than study hall. Norm Hauk, Nan Poston, Jim Kelly, Rea Marshall and Dick Byrne appear ln this casual party. Sometimes We Were Spectators . The little schmoo here on the right Does not appear too very bright. Yet he's the ace that beats them all, An RHSite - on the ball! He wonlt join in, but by his look He sees enough to flll a book! f I wc x i xw hit atm all 1,3 55 ,3 PM 1' N V11 ry Q Q Y Time marches on and so does the R. H. S. passing parade. This snap catches the students hustllng to their next class. Future curator? Maybe. Jim Kelly seems to have the speech class spell- bound. Studlous, industrious, and angelic - that's us working like everything on our beloved studies. Jon Benedict ls taking time out for day-dreaming. 'wr,.. . ,,, .1 -.L-.4 ' . , t 1 - WEN-f....5bm Q-4.1, O PEI JV A Yea Lions, beat Morristown! Here comes the R. H. S. band! These statements, among others, were yelled by many R. H. S. basketball fans as they honored their team with a pep parade. In the picture at the lower right the yell leaders - Diane Davison, Katie Wagner, and Helen Nienstedt - display their new uniforms. An informal panel discussion held in the library was part of the pro- gram paying tribute to Wendell L. Willkie. Participating in the discus- sion are: Bob Curtis, Jeanne Cross, and Kay Sexton from the Civics class, Dr. Lafollette from Ball State, Philip Willkie, and Howard Cham- berlin of WLW. :Ja X 'fx I,-. sf yi- . SZNY,-,.., gl-. ,-nI'l ' sl 'fWashington, Here We Come! And with Washington, came some memories never to be forgotten. Shown in the top left picture are some of the seniors cutting loosel' in the club car of the train. The picture at the top right shows another group of seniors who are relaxing in the club car after a hard day in Washington. The bottom pictures show two of the most memorable sights in Washington - the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon, and the Capitol Building. Top Left-Eight Boys Cvocal group? performing at convocation put on by Hi-Y-Left to right are: Clarence Mueller, Robert Adams, Billy Edwards, Tom Cartmel, Frank Helme, Donald Matlock, Jim Kelly, Gene Reed. Lower Left-Presentation of keys for Drivers' Train- ing Car from Lowell Ritter to Jim Gridley. Top Right-Dedication of Howers for Riley Memo- rial of Greenfield by R.H.S.-Left to Right are: Lair Halterman, Billy Harrelson, Betty Mosburg, Becky Cox, June Ann Clark, Gloria Towne. Lower Right-Edwina Jones and Joyce Elliott lead the group attending the school party in Christ- mas carols. Dick Byrne is shown in an effort to serve the many patrons of the jltney supper, which was put on by the seniors as a money making proj- ect for their trip to Washington. Mr. Chamberlain, sponsor of the senior class, and Bobby Jo Pea, class president, are pictured carrying on a class meeting. Frequent meetings were held to take care of important business arising during the year. Gosh, I've forgotten my next line, says Jim Kelly as Rea Mar- shall throws her arms around him. Other members of the senior play cast shown are Jeanne Cross, George C. Alexander, Kay Sexton, Gene Stamm, and Bob Pea. Pictured at right is Miss Madden, in the midst of the cast, coaching the senior play. Looks like everyone is getting his finger in the ple. This snapshot shows the indus- trious senior English class tempo- rarily halting the passing parade to reap the fruits of Miss Madden's teaching. Jo Ann Alexander is get- ting some extra help. Contented sums up the expres- sion on most of these faces which only part'y shows the success of the fltney supper. .w Calendar September January -School opens -State Fair, no school -North Vernon Football Game-Here -Rushlite Drive -Barter Play -Franklin-There -Constitution Day -Golf Tourney at Martinsville -Hobo Day -Greensburg-Thereg Student Pictures -Seniors elect Officers -Seymour-There October -Senior Pictures -Lawrenceburg-Here -Shelbyville-There -Columbus-Here -Junior Red Cross Drive -Connersville-There -Indoor Circus -Football School Party -Teachers Association -Junior High Halloween Party November -Barter Play -Hi-Y, Y-Teen District Conference at Lawrenceburg -First basketball gameg Morristown- Here -Cheer Leaders Conference at 1. U. -Football Banquet -Batesville-There Good Neighbor Festival -Thanksgiving Vacatior -Greensburg-Here -Greenfield-There December Martinsville-Here -Purdue Debate and Governmental Con- ference -Connersville-There -School Party -New Castle-Thereg Christmas Vacation -Hagerstown-Here -New Year's Tourney at Shelbyville 2-School reconvenes 3-Liberty-Here 6-Seymour-There 7-B-Team-Frosh Tourney Here 11-C.A.P. Organized 13-Shelbyville-There 20- Connersville-Hereg Mixer 23-Second Semester begins 25 -Hi-Y Convocation 27-Columbus-Away 28-Burris of Muncie-Here 3 4 10 17 18 23,24,25 3 4 February -Franklin-Here District Solo and Ensemble Contest at Muncieg Lawrenceburg-Here -North Vernon-Here -Greensburg-There State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Terre Haute -Sectional Tourney March -First Six Weeks End -Regional Tourney 11-Semi-Final Tourney 15 24 29 -Barter Players -School Party -Senior's J itney Supper April 7-10-Easter Vacation 14-Second Six Weeks End 18-19-Senior Class Play 21-Teachers' Party 22-Muncie Relay 23,24,25-Senior Trip to Washington May 3-Choral Festival 6-Conference Track Meetg Y Teen Senior Breakfast 12-13-Sectional Track Meet 17-B.P.W. Senior Girl Dinner 20-Regional Track Meet 21-Baccalaureate 24-Commencement 26-School closes 27 -State Track Meet Pissing People The newest dirt - the latest dope, And gripes about the weather 9 'J 9 Rise with many curls of smoke f:' , 6 b if fjw Q. IN When good friends get together. fo 85 0 gfggx V , Then every word of wisdom ? ' I N T And every corny joke f A 1. X 1 X ff 7 - r ' 3 Blows over and s forgotten f -' - X I U -- K N Like the selfsame curls of smoke. F M pq X f Pictured at the left is Superin- tendent J. Everett Light. Pictured at the right is Principal C. J. Sellars. ADMINISTRATIGN The City Council of Rushville selects the school board members after considering their in- terests in school and community improvements. The board members appoint the super- intendent of schools Whose job it is to carry out their policies. In the same manner the prin- cipal carries out the policies of the superintendent and the board members. The principal also sees that the school runs smoothly and efficiently. Pictured below are, left to right: Mr. Donald Renegar, treasurerg Mr. Isom Stevens, presi- dentg Mrs. Frank Green, secretaryg Mr. Light, superintendent. Margaret Ball Beulah Bishop Ruth Cartmel Earl Chamberlain Pat Gordon Elva Mae Farmer Donald Foulks Louis E. Gohring James Gridley Rosalyn Cranford Maude Jones Phyllis Joyce Joan Key Madeline Knight Lois Lichtsinn Florence Madden Mildred Myers Donald Myers Betty N ewkirk William Oyler E. E. Privett Edgar Redman Ben Rifner Richard Riser Charles Roberts Russel.l Schermer Mildred Stewart Ernest Wells This distinguished group of individuals fuliills the jobs of senior class oilcers. Commercial student, Betty Walker, takes care of the class income: Bobby Jo Pea diligently carries out the duties of president. Athletic Gene Reed occupies the vice presidency, and conscientious Orpha Lou Pickett proves qualified as class secretary. ON TO WASHINGTON . The Washington trip was the big event of the year for the seniors. Funds were raised for this trip by the indoor circus, athletic concessions, candy sales, and the jitney supper. Fifty-four seniors and four chaperones-Mr. and Mrs. James Gridley, Miss Fidler, and Mr. Everett Light-boarded the Baltimore and Ohio train in Greensburg on April 23, for a four-day trip to Wash- ington, D. C. The iirst night was spent on the train in a day coach. Arriving in Washington at 7:30 a. m., the group went to the Hotel Harrington where they spent their second night. The third night was spent on the train en route home. Points of interest which were visited by the group included the Washington Monument, Lincoln Me- morial, Mt. Vernon, U. S. Capitol, Supreme Court, White House, Christ Church, Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Institute, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building. The trip proved to be very educational as well as interesting, especially for those who had never visited our nation's capital. This was an experience which the seniors will always treasure and remem- ber. George C. Alexander Thomas Alexander Jo Ann Alexander James Beard Kenneth Bruns Richard Byrne Wilmer Cameron Joyce Campbell Jessie Carpenter Mary Jane Clark Georgia Cline Norman Colestock Becky Cox Barbara Crapo Jeanne Cross Robert Curtis Madonna Duffy Robert Durbin David Dyer William Edwards Virginia Glover Norman Hauk Joan Hileman Curtis Howard GEORGE C. ALEXANDER II Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Hi-Yf, Vice pres. 43 Choir 13 Orpheus Club 13 Language Club 13 Student Manager ibasketball, football, trackh 2,3,43 R-Club 2,3,43 Junior class president3 Junior Rotarian3 Holcad staff3 Senior play3 Honor student. JO ANN ALEXANDER There's No Tomorrow Bandit, Co-captain 43 honor 23 Y-Teen'3 Lan- guage Club 1,23 Twelve Girls 2,3,43 Cancer Essay Contest, 2nd placeg B.P.W. Guest3 Speech Club 43 Holcad staff. THOMAS ALEXANDER Don't Cry Joef' JAMES BEARD The Old Master Painter Hi-YXQ Football 2,3,43 Basketball'f3 Track 2,3,43 R-Club 2,3,43 Sergeant at arms 3, vice president 43 Junior Rotariang Holcad staff3 Letter in football, basketball, track. KENNETH BRUNS Time On My Hands RICHARD BYRNE Romany Life Choir 13 Language Club 1,23 Footballtg Basket- balli, Captain senior year3 Track 1,23 R-Club 3,4,- President senior year3 Vice president of Junior classg Speech Club 43 Junior Rotariang Holcad staff 3 Let- ters in football, basketball. WILMER CAMERON nAga,inu Hi'YgQ Football 3,43 JOYCE CAMPBELL O Promise M e Band , honor 13 Language Clllbxi Y-Teentg Or- pheus Club 1,23 Holcad staff. J ESSIE CARPENTER Where or When Y-Teen 3 Sportette Club 3,43 Stenographers' Club 3,41 withdrawn. MARY JANE CLARK People Will Say We're In Love Y-Teentg Language Club 1,23 Rushlite 23 Sportette 3,4, treasurer 3, vice pres. 43 Stenographer's Club 3,43 Honor student. GEORGIA CLINE Near You Y-Teen'33 assistant ring chairman 43 Stenog- rapher's Club 3,4. NORMAN COLESTOCK Canadian Capers Hi-Y 3,43 Concert Choir 4. BECKY COX Goodnight, Sweetheart Y-Teentg Stenographer's Club 3,43 Speech Club 3-43' Holcad staff 3 Senior representative for James W. Riley Day. BARBARA CRAPO Your Breaking My Heart Y-Teen 3 Choir 33 Stenographer's Club 3,43 Speech Club 3,43 American Education Radio Skltg Rushlite 43 Holcad staff. J EANNE CROSS Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye Y-Teenfg assistant program chairman 33 Orpheus Club 1,23 Language Club 1,21 Band 1,2, honor 13 Convocation committeeg Junior class treasurer3 Stenographer's Club 3,43 Senior playj Honor student. South Central Conference Track Queen 4. ROBERT E. CURTIS You're So Understanding Language Club 1,2, secretary 23 Hi-Y 2,3,4, secre- tary 43 football 43 R-Club 43 Booster's Club 43 Hol- cad stafT3 Junior Rotarian3 Honor studentg Letter in football. MADONNA DUFFY Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Stenographer's Club 3,4, President 4. ROBERT DURBIN Mule Train Language Club 1,2, treasurer 23 Speech Club 43 Speech class playj Senior play. DAVID DYAR I Can Dream Can't I? Howe High School freshman yearg Basketball 2,33 Hi-Y 43 Speech Club 43 Red Cross representative 43 Holcad staff. WILLIAM EDWARDS Clair de Lune Hi-Ytg Choir '3 Concert Choir 43 Yell leader 13 Boosters' Club 13 Language Cl.ub 13 lst place in Cancer Essay Contest 33 Eight Boys 43 Holcad staff3 Rushlite. VIRGINIA GLOVER Night and Day Stenographer's Club 3,4, treasurer 43 Withdrawn. NORMAN HAUK uEn,Dyn Football? Basketball '3 Track 3 Letters in foot- ball, track, basketball3 R-Club 2,3,43 Convocation iconjlmittee 23 Baseball 43 Holcad staffg Junior Ro- arian. JOAN HILEMAN That Lonely Feeling Y-Teen , ring chairman 3, treasurer 43 Band 13 gtlenographefs Club 3,41 Red Cross representative CURTIS HOWARD Indian Summer Came to Rushville High School from Lebanon High School as a junior. ' Indicates four years in the activity. MARJORIE HUFFMAN You Were Meant For Mei' Y-TGGHEQ Stenographer's Club 3,4, secretary 3.43 Honor student. EDWINA JONES You and the Night and the Music Y-Teen'f3 Twelve Girlsi3 Choir i3 Orpheus 23 gaiigfd 3,43 Speech Club3 Speech class p1ay3 Holcad JAMES KELLY So Tired Hi-Yi? president senior yearg Basketball'f3 Track? Boosters' Club 1,23 Choir 1,33 Orpheus Club 13 R-Club 3,43 Convocation committee33 Junior Ro- tarian 33 Rotary Speech Contest, 2nd place3 Speech Club 43 Eight Boys3 Senior play3 Letter in basket- ball. Blackledge Oratorical Contest, lst division. JANE KIPLIN GER Wanting You Y-Teen i', assistant social chairman 33 Band 1,2,3, honor 33 Orpheus Club 1,23 Language Club 1,2, president 23 Twelve Girls 3,43 Junior class secretary3 Holcad Jr. Editor, Co-Editor 43 Girls State 33 Speech Club3 Speech Club play3 Concert Choir3 Senior playg B.P.W. Guest 3 Honor student. SHARLENE KIRKPATRICK Why O, Why Y-Teenf, pianist 3, Vice pres. 43 Bandig librarian 3, 43 honor 23 Language Club 1,23 Twelve Girls ac- companist 3,43 Choir accompanist 3,43 Girls State 33 Holcad staffg B.P.W. Guestg Honor student. ROSE MARIE MARSHALL Embraceable You Band? Y-Teent, Program chairman 3, song leader 43 Rushlite '53 Orpheus 1,23 Language Club 13 Twelve Girls 2,3,43 Debate 1,33 Jr. Red Cross Council Chair- man 2,3Q Speech Club 3,43 Blackledge Oratorical Contest, 1st division3 Purdue Debate Conference, Senator 3, Representative 43 Forensis Speech Con- test3 South Central Conference Track Queen3 Speech Club Playg Senior playg Holcad staff. WILMA MEYER 'Alf I Loved You Y-TEBHXQ Rushlite 1,41 Stenographer's Club 3,4. NANCY MILLER Stardust Y-Teeni3 Language Club 2,33 Choir 23 Sportette 3,43 Cancer Poster Award3 Holcad staff. ALBERTA MOORMAN f'Snowfall Language Club 13 Sportette 43 Convocation com- mittee 4. FRED MCCARTY If I 'm Lucky Hi-Yi3 Footballt, All-conference 3,4, co-captain 43 Basketballii R-Club 3,43 Track 43 Junior Rotarian 43 Holcad staffg All-state football honorable men- tion3 Letter in football, basketball. DORIS NEAL These Foolish Things Bandit Y-Teent, service chairman 3, social chair- man 43 Language Club 13 Rushlite? Orpheus Club 1,23 Speech Club 3,43 Speech Club play3 Holcad staff. IDA JO NORTHAM Melody of Love Y-Teent, secretary 43 Stenographer's Club 3,43 Sportette 3,43 Honor student. LEROY PARKER Together Hi-Yi, Sergeant at arms 43 Football'3 Track '3 Basketball 13 F.F.A. 3,43 Letter in football, track. ROBERT PEA Careless Hands Hi-Yak? Football'3 Basketballi 3 Track 1,33 R-Club 3-4, secretary 3,43 Senior class president3 Speech class play3 Senior play3 Junior Rotariang Convoca- tion committee3 Honorable mention all conference footballg Letter in football, basketball. ORPHA LOU PICKETT Fm Getting Sentimental Over You Y-Teent, assistant jewelry chairman 33 Band 33 Rushlite 3 Debate 13 Language Clubig Orpheus 23 Speech Club 3,4, pres. 43 Secretary of senior class3 I-llogadt staf'f3 Jr. Red Cross representative3 Honor s u en . NANCY POSTON Foolish H eart Bandit, honor 13 Y-Teen'f3 Rushlite 3 Debate 1,33 Orpheus Club 23 Purdue Debate Conference, ex- tempt. speeches 3,43 Forensia Speech Contest 33 Student librarian3 Speech Club 3,41 Rotary Speech Contest 43 Speech Club playg Blackledge Oratorical Contest3 Concert Choir3 Holcad staff. CHARLES RAY Temptation Hi-Ygg Footballt, letter 3, co-captain 43 Track 1,23 Boosters' Club president 43 Junior Rotarian 43 Hon- orable mention all-conference football. GENE REED f'Sleepy Time Down South Hi-Yig Football? Basketball'3 Track +3 R-Clubt, Sergeant at arms 43 J .C.C. Football award 43 Track Record CSchool-Sectional at Munciel 3 All-state Football honorable mention3 Eight Boys 43 Junior Rotarian 43 Vice pres. of senior class. PAUL ROSFELD San Antonio Rose F.F.A.'f, treasurer 2, vice pres. 3, president 43 judg- ing team-livestock 3, dairy 4. KENNETH SELF Lucky Ole Sun Basketballt, won R 43 Track 2,33 Football 4, won letter3 Hi-Y 43 R-Club 43 Holcad staff. KAY SEXTON More Than You Know Y-Teen 3 Rushlite , assistant editor 3, editor 43 Language Club 13 Debate 13 Choir 1,2,33 Secretary of Jr. Red Cross Council 23 Convocation committee 33 Boosters' Club 3,4 3 Speech Club 33 Rotary Speech Contest-lst prize local3 Speech class play3 Senior play3 Holcad staif 3 B.P.W. Guest. Blackledge Orator- ical Contest, 2nd division. N ICKY SINGLETON Love Sick Blues Hi-Y 2,3,43 Basketball 13 R-Club 3,43 Student Manager 3,4. MORRIS SMILEY Candy Kisses F.F.A.x3 Purdue livestock judging team 13 Football 2,3,4, letter 4. JOAN SORRELL She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Y-Teenakj Sportette 3,43 Rushlite 43 Holcad staii. Marjorie Huffman Edwina J ones James Kelly Jane Kiplinger Sharlene Kirkpatrick Rose Marie Marshall Wilma Meyen Nancy Miller Alberta Moorman Fred McCarty Doris Neal Ida Jo Northam Leroy Parker Robert Pea Orpha Lou Pickett Nancy Poston Charles Ray Gene Reed Paul Rosfeld Kenneth Self Kay Sexton Nickey Singleton Morris Smiley Joan Sorrell Robert Sorrell Thomas Sparks Eugene Stamm Mildred Stark Susan Stevens Mary Margaret Terrell Katy Wagner Nancy Wainwright Kenneth Waits Betty Walker Peggy Walker Frances Watson Jo Ann Weidner Richard Wolfe ROBERT SORRELL Everywhere You Go Hi-Y 2,3,4. THOMAS SPARKS Sunshine Cake Withdrawn. EUGENE STAMM Falling in Love With Love Hi-Yi Choir 3 Teen Canteen committee 23 Pur- due Debate Conference, representative 3,41 Debate 33 Speech Club 43 Speech class playj Senior playg Rotary Speech Contestg Rushlite 43 Holcad staff. MILDRED STARK One More Tomorrow Y-TCGIITQ Stenographer's Club 3,4Q Honor student. SUSAN STEVENS Bless You For Being an Angel Y-Teent, secretary 3, president 43 Bandf, point chr. 3,43 Rushlite 3 Orpheus 1,23 Language Club 1,21 Speech Club 31 Jr. Red Cross Representative 33 Holcad staff 3 B.P.W. Guest. MARY MARGARET TERRELL Dream Y-Teen 2,3,43 Stenographer's Club 3,43 Speech Club 3,4 3 Rushlite 43 Holcad staff. CATHERINE WAGN ER All the Things You Are Band 1,2,3Q Debate 1,23 Rushlite 1,2,3, adv. man- ateeiii 2,33 yell leader 3,42 Boosters' Club 3,43 Holcad s a . NANCY WAIN WRIGHT Conquest Y-Teen'3 Bandf, honor 33 Rushlite 1,2,33 Lan- guage Club 3,41 Christmas play 33 Choir 33 Cancer Essay Contest 33 Student librarian 33 Ho1cad-jun- ior editor 3, co-editor 43 Honor student. KENNETH WAITS The Blue Danube Hi-Yi, treasurer 43 Basketball 1,2,33 Football 13 Track 1,23 F.F.A. 13 Speech Club 43 Holcad staif. BETTY WALKER Always Y-Teen 3 Rushlite 1,23 Choir 1,2,3Q Sportette 3, secretary3 Christmas Play 33 Speech Club 3,4, treas- urer 43 Stenographer's Club 43 Senior class treas- urer3 Holcad staff. PEGGY WALKER Maybe It's Because Y-Teen'3 Student librarianig Choir 2,3Q Stenog- rapher's Club 3,42 Speech Club 43 Speech Club Play3 Holcad staff. FRANCES WATSON Because Y-Teen? Stenographefs Club 3,4, treasurer 43 Sportette 3,42 Holcad staff. JO ANN WEIDNER Dreamers H oliday Y-Teen'3 Sportette Club 3,4, Vice pres. 33 Stenog- rapher's Club 3,43 Holcad staff. Deceased. RICHARD WOLFE 3'Blue M oon Basketball 1. JUNIORS Marching in the footsteps of the seniors is the class of '51, showing much promise as future upperclassmen. Leading the parade for the juniors are John Huiferd, presidentg Don Matlock, vice presidentg Arla Redden, secretary, and Norma Harpring, treasurer. Sponsors of the class are Mrs. Cartmel and Mrs. Myers. A long established tradition of giving a junior-senior reception was broken by the juniors voting for a trip to climax their four years in high school. September 20 was picked as Hobo Day, when the industrious class mates raised money toward the anticipated trip. Finding success and much pleasure in the department of music are many paraders. Twelve Girls claim Ann Greer, Sarah Henley, Mary Lou Jordan, and Patricia McCully. Those interested in high school band are Dorcas Archer, Dorothy Brown, Tom Cartmel, Ann Greer, Frank Helme, Mary Lou Jordan, Clarence Mueller, Patricia McCully, Jan Poulos and Bob Pickett. Journalism promises executive ofiices for Frank Helme, junior editor of the Rushlite, and Sue Alexander and Dorcas Archer, junior editors of the Holcad. Athletics drew the attention of several jun- iorites. Jack Cross, Lowell Moore, Don Mat- lock, John Hufferd, and Bud Jaggers proudly received well deserved R sweaters. President of the Sportettes, the athletic club of the weaker sex, is Sue Alexander. Excelling as a trampoline star and one of our yell leaders is Diane Davison. To the right appear the ambitious look- ing juniors who were elected by their class mates to lead them in the Passing Parade. Acting as secretary is industrious Arla Redden, and Don Matlock proves to be a dependable vice president. John Hufferd fills the office of president with ease while commercial student, Norma Harpring hnds the job of treasurer well within her stride, JUNIORS Robert Adams, Sue Alexander, Rich- ard Amick, Dorcas Archer, Jean Bally, Ann llobrlnk, Dorothy Brown. Phyllis Caiir, Tom Cartmel, Blll Con- way, Curtis Cravens, Brian Davies, Diane Davison, Fred Dlshong, Allan Ellison, Thelma Elmore, Wayne Galllmore, Elizabeth Garau, Doris Graham, Ann Greer, Helen Harper. Norbert Harpring, Norma Harprlng, Frank Helme, Jo Edd Hendrix, Sarah Henley, Ruth Herbert, Rex Houstonl John Hufferd, Bud Jaggers, Mary Lou Jordan, Mlke Joyce, Bob Lee, Raymond Lelsure, Bob Manning. Forrest Marlatt, Don Matlock, Jack Miller, Clarence Monroe, Lowell Moore, Helen Moran, Betty Mosburg. Pat Moster, Clarence Mueller, Jlm McCain, Patty McCully, Elmer Mc- Donald, Patsy McDonald, Martha Orme. Jlm Owens, Bob Pickett, Jan Poulos, Eddie Pribble, Rose Mary Rankin, Arla Redden, Lois Ross. Doris Schmall, Dick Sharpe, Chrls- tine Smiley, Alberta Southerland, Blll Waters, Frances Wllson, Blll Wright. SOPHOMORES The sophomore class this year consisted of seventy-nine members. They have shown a very active interest in the functions of the high school and have already developed leaders. Many members of the class have been outstanding in their various fields of interest. In the music department the sophomores were well represented. In the band were Janet Stephen, James Gipson, Janie Beckner, Nancy Howell, Linda Hogle, Bette Jean Un- thank, Glenn Helme, Morris Newhouse, Dick Moster, Charles Amick, Betty Browning, Alice Waggener, Dot Wylie, and Eleanor Petry. In the concert choir were Dot Wylie, Helen Nienstedt, Sharlee Voiles, Janet Stephens, Janie Beckner, Betty Jo Browning, Bette Jean Unthank, Doris McAlister, Leona Scheibler, Connie Conover, Joyce Elliott, Gloria Towne, Carolyn Martin, Linda Hogle, and Dick Mos- ter. Three of the girls honored their class by being selected for the Twelve Girls. They were Bette Jean Unthank, Joyce Elliot, and Janie Beckner. Many of the boys were interested in sports. Jon Benedict won his sweater and Bob Jones won his cheveron in football. Several other boys were out for this sport. Several sophs were on the second team in basketball. Bob Jones and Dick Eckel were certified for the first team in basketball. Many of the class were out for track. Helen Nienstedt, one of the three yell leaders, was also outstanding on the trampo- line, The Hi-Y elected Bob Jones, vice presidentg Dick Moster, secretaryg Boyden Cull, treas- urerg and Bill Jones, Sgt.-at-armsg for the forthcoming year. The sophomore class proved to be very much interested in the activities of the school. We think they will prove to be good seniors in the future. AUTOGRAPHS SOPHUMORES R. Abrams, J. Alsop, C. Amlck, C. Anderson C. Bates, J. Beard, J. Beckner, J. Benedict R. Boggs, T. Bradley, I. Brown, J. Brown, B Browning, J. Bunch, E. Clark, M. E. Clark C. Conover. B. Copple, J. Cruse, W. Cul- bertson, B. Cull, K. DeVary, D. Eakins, R Eckel. J. Elliot, E. Farley, L, Fox, D. Garrison, J Gypson, B. Hall, J. Hansen, D. Harlow. J. Harper, J. Harrelson, E. Hatfield, F. Hal'- rlson, J. Higgins, D. Hileman, J. Hill, I.. Hogle. E. Hornaday, N. Howell, N. Hushour, D Jarboe, E. Jones, B111 Jones, Bob Jones, J Joyce. B. Keith, B. Kennedy, B. Kirk, D. Leisure R. Lucas, J. Lockrldge, D. Mahan, M Marine. C. Martin, C. Mosburg, D. Muster, D. Mc- Ferrln, H. Nelnstedt, M. Newhouse. M. Os- borne, D. Owens. M. Owens, J. Patterson, E. Petry, L. Poe, M. Ratekln, J. Redden, S. Rlll, L. Schelbler R, Sharpe, R. Shepherd, J. Sorrell, P. Sor- rell, J. Stevens, R. Sweet, G. Towne, W Trowbridge. B. Unthank, S. Volles, A. K. Waggoner, S Wainwright, D. Wylie, R. Young. FRESHMEN The freshmen that poured through the doors of R.H.S. last fall have adjusted them- selves to high school life. They stand ready to climb the stairway to knowledge upon which they will make lasting impressions. Some already have made themselves at home by joining such organizations as the Language Club, F. F. A., Twelve Girls, R-Club, Y-Teens, choir, football, basketball, track, and band. They are the oncoming pride and joy of Rushville High School. These students are looking forward expectantly to the day when they are graduatedg and each has set hopes, as the rest of us, of some day being graduated with honors from Rushville High School. Although they are still unorganized, they had several outstanding individuals in sev- eral Iields. Those in the Language Club were Betty Minnaman, James Southerland, and Joan Manning. Those in the F. F. A. were Lowell Parrish and Virgil McClurg. Those freshmen in band were Ruby Hungerford, Donna Pile, John West, Bob Stuckey, and Rosetta Gard. Betty Brown was elected to the new Y-Teen cabinet, and Morris Warrick and Bill Marshall showed promises in track. Jack Kirk went to Muncie, along with the yell leaders, to give a trampoline exhibition. Ollie Christopher won the Midwest Boxing Crown. This event was held in Detroit. The freshmen were very helpful in these clubs and were always glad to help when they could. We, as seniors, wish them the very best of luck in their climb to success, as we leave the Passing Parade. AUTOGRAPHS D. Alexan- Barnett, J. Borders, J. Bowles, S. Bowles, R. Bradley. K. Adams, S. Adams, der, P. Alexander, P. T. Bradley, B. Brown, G. Brown, J. Bryan, P. Butts, P. Carmaclc, O. Christopher, J. Clark. Carter, C. H. Clemons, M. Cline, C. New- bold, P. Coleman, C. Collyer, J. Cox, M. Crawford, G. Cregar, N. Dawson. J. DeLong, A. Doll, D. Duncan, J. Durbin, M. Ellerman, R. Gard, H. Griffin, P. Glover, L. Gordon. B. Gulbro, A. K. Gulde, L. Hall, L. Halterman, B. Hansen, B. Harper, J. Hatfleld, G. Helme, V. Herbert. E. I-Ioeing, F. Hoffman, J. Horn- lng, J. Hutferd, R. Hungerford G. Jaggers, L. Jaggers, J. Jones, M. A. Jones. P. Johnson, W. Kennedy, J. Kirk, J. Manning, B. Marshall, N. Maze, D. McAllster, R. McCorkhlll, V. McClu.rg. J. McDaniel, W. McDonald, L. McMahan, W. McMichael, N. Messer, D. Miller, B. Mlnneman, John Moore, Janet Moore. P. Mohr, J. Meyers, J. Owens, M. Owens, R. Palmer, L. Parrish, T. Pea, D. Plle, R. Pollack. R. Rhodes, D. Safewrlght, M. Schaeffer, Jim Smith, Judy Smith, J. Southerland, J. Steph-' ens, W. Stevens, B. Stout. B. Stuckey, N. Sweet, P. Terrell, D. Towne, C. Wagner, G. West, C. Whltileld, R. Woolrldge, J. Wright. - FRESHME ff , N 'TW' , ' 'M D: ff I S. . P V., A, . i ' : ,f ' if wx i Y: . - Q, ' ' , ,.,. ' -iff! fe 1 ' ' Qufrli , 'V a,,,, E' ar X -,y ,.g:.:- 3:1 V .NF , 3. , h H -6 ,,. .. Q -5 ,'ii W' ,gr ' I 1' , if i i : - ' ' ,ga ,.,. iz . I , 3 A vi 1 K - . ,I 'fm -mf as . 3' ef. fm are 'iv' ...QW - M , as, 'F if ,iw 2 K W si K, . -, i ,V fr ' R . ' l u ... N 25 .. :-W, W Mrk f- ew Q e E? 'tif '-.ff A .mv . , rn. 1-1 asus' , ggi a r e ...N h H, if .- -eh, f-Q . 1 fa., ' . wwe., Q Say! sb Q ,A I I, 5 1. I . X . nv YV . t , t . w.w:.xk it K ' tp , 2. , .gg ,E J 5 ., f 41 a lx. ' W - 2' .. . .1 no is 'HI 'A .'v M A ,N .. ,I ' M-W .M ', - N , .- ... re- V Nw. L In , Q 1 W .' My I HTF, avr ' 1 L Ei... . P. M Wifi J . , ' .f ,j',,,L f ,UZ .. ea: E ' i - .. .K Q1 D T ff . 1 , 21. 2 'E 45 if l 1' if 15 , - ,: ,K 2' -an , -.,. 'pic' ,- ' wr - W A . H .Q , . .V , , ,-at 'itg.g.gm:rL ' , wqg, A . 5 of Q 'viii 'i ,-- . , ,. .1 gt f , ,' ef' if . U L Giv ' W ..,?b - V ,,,, f A - . 7 ' . ln ' 'fe sa ws., f IA .l.,...ff'T:...L1l .-,..1.- - ,. .A , f .W L ' 'L , --.S JUNIOR HIGH Our new junior high school principal and assistant to Mr. Sellars is Mr. Merrill Vaughn. He received a B. S. from Canter- bury and an M. S. from Butler Univer- sity. He served fifty-four months in the armed forces. Mr. Vaughn teaches junior high social studies and math, and he also coaches the junior high basketball team. SEVENTH GRADE TOP PICTURE l.W. McCarty, B. Amick, J. Matlock, B, Keith, G. Rogers, M. Carr, E. VahSick1e, B. Hatfield, B Barnard, A. Jackson. 2. B. Farley, P. Waggoner, K. Coon, P, Woods, D. Smith, J. Stucky, H. Montgomery, P. Sizemore D. Marine, B. English, S. Huffman. 3.S. Paulus, S. Christopher, B. Stamm, B. Wilson, W. Fanter, S. Myers, G. Bean, P. Harper, P Shelhorn, R. Hushour. B. Floyd, B, Young, N. Huffman. 4. K. Glover, P. Lacy, J. Teel, M. Williams, S. Rumford, J. Poe, M. Johnson, R.. Wright, R. McDan- iel, B. Lee, S. Northam, N. Griffin, R. Adams, R. Sheppard. BOTTOM PICTURE 1. D. Malson, J. Cartmel, B. Ratekln, D. Rankin, J. Bitner, B. Harrelson, J. Beckner, C. Caldwell 2. K. Pickett, A. Paulos, P. Brown, M. Leasure, J. Wright, B. Wolfe, J. McGinnis, J. Higgins, J. Dill 3.J. Gallimore, S. Pea, W. Dearlnger, J. Marshall, C. Stevens, J. Myers, F. Hoffman, M. Watson D. Abrams. 4. K. Clark, R. McDonald, J. Wilson, G. Cameron, J. Adams, A. Malson, P. Johnson, L. Rankin, J EIGHTH GRADE l.B. Gregory, J. Hornaday, B. Self, M. Northam, J. Floyd, J. Wertz, D. Glidewell, J. Warth, R Bartlett, F. Stevens, C. Michael, M. Pea, D. Hornaday. 2. D. York, B. Frazier, F. Blngaman, J. Stout, F. Poston, B. Axsom, D. Kennedy, B. Pearsey, B Morgan, M. Elmore, B. Shields, B. Ward, P. Anderson, 3. J. Frederick, D. Coleman, B. Palmer. N. Beeler, J. Lewis, E. McFarland, J. Moore, J. Watson, E Kelly, M. Sharp, K, Wilkinson. BOTTOM PICTURE 1,D. Floyd, J. Becraft, J. Stephens, J. Buchanan, A. McDaniels, A, Miller, W. Cross, P. Keith, S Pea, D. Cordray, S. Volles, I. Little, M. Palmer, B. Proffitt, R. Hankins, Ruddell. TOP PICTURE B Howard C Wells C Maple H Hinchman S Cameron, P. Kaster, J. Ryan, P. Woods, M. Deh- 2. . , . , . , . , . ner, R. Jackson, D. Dlshlnger. R. Jacobs. B. Elzey. C Hiland D Waggener P Richardson V Piper P King L. Mason, J. Shepler, M. Chambers 3. . , . , . , . , . , . N. Collier, S. Lewis, D. Hall, B. Garrison, J. Wills, L. Benson, S. Cline, R. Hlllebrand, M. Hamp- ton, M. Webb, B. Ward. ll Y Q 5 S Z J J X .7 .A A gm f KX f Xxf 3Q 9 I ,- I-D 0 -M I N N 425 HOLCAD STAFF The Passing Parade 1S the theme chosen for the 1950 Holcad. Through much hard work 36 members of the senior class contributed to the success of this annual. Co editors, Jane Kiplinger and Nancy Wainwright, were assisted by many competent work- ers including: Sue Alexander and Dor- cas Archer, junior editors, Bob Curtis, business manager, and Katy Wagner, sales and circulation manager. Outside of the sale of the books money was raised by the class play, sale of underclass pictures, and con- cessions at the Sectional and Regional Tourneys. We wish to thank Mr. William B. Oyler, our sponsor, Mr. Donald Ben- ner, who helped considerably on the pictures, and our principal, Mr. C. J. Sellars for their valuable time and as- sistance. If the 1950 Holcad offers enjoyment to you, the reader, we, the staff, will be amply rewarded for our efforts. x 1, Dick Byrne, Kenny Self, Bob Curtis, Kenny Waits. 2. Sue Alexander, Nancy Wainwright, Nancy Pos- ton, Jane Kiplinger, Nancy Miller, Dorcas Archer, Katie Wagner, Becky Cox. l. S, Alexander, N. Wainwright, J. Kipllnger, D. Archer. 2. O. L. Pickett, B. Edwards, J. Campbell, D. Neal, B. Walker, N. Hauk, K. Sexton, S. Stevens, M. Terrell, K. Wagner. P. Walker, Mr. Oyler. 3, N. Poston, R. Marshall, K. Self, E. Jones, J. Alex- zxnder, B. Crapo, B. Cox, J. Sorrell, J. Weidner. F. Watson, G. C. Alexander. 4. G. Stamm, D. Dyar, S. Kirkpatrick, K. Waits, G. Reed, F, McCarty, N. Miller, W. Cameron, D. Byrne, B. Curtis. Nancy Wainwright, Sue Alexander, Dorcas Archer, Jane Klplinger. 1. Katie Wagner, Dorcas Archer. Nancy Miller, Sue Alexander, Jane Kiplinger, Nancy Wainwright. 2. Bob Curtis, Kenny Waits, Dick Byrne. RUSHLITE STAFF Through hard work, fun, headaches, and backaches the Rushlite staff was able to put out fourteen issues of the school paper during the year. With Kay Sexton, editor, and Frank Helme, assistant editor, and under the capable direction of Mrs. Gearry L. Knight, Rushville students enjoyed one of the most sucr- cessful publication years that the paper has had. The April Fool's Edition, which came out Friday, March 31, contained the name of every person in high school within its four pages of foolish- ness. This edition was distributed only to the students, with advertisers and outside subscribers receiving the thir- teen regular additions. With a circulation of 400, the Rush- lite is growing every year. The staff members have tried to keep their writ- ing on a high level, and to keep the paper's high state rating. Kay Sexton, editor: Frank Helme, assistant editor. l.C. Mueller, O. Pickett, S. Stevens, P. McCully, D. Archer, A. Greer, S. Henley. 2.K. Sexton, F. Helme. 1.0, Pickett, P. McCully, S. Stevens, K. Sexton, D. Archer, A. Greer, S. Henley. 2. F. Helme, C. Mueller. 1.0, L. Pickett, B. Edwards, K, Sexton, B. Unthank J. Beckner, J. Stevens, M, L. Ratekln, M. Osborn M, Schaeffer, Mrs, Knight. 2,D. Archer, A. Greer, B. Mosburg, C. Mueller, S. Stevens, M, M. Terrell, P. McCully, B. Copple, B. Crapo, J. Elliott. 3.N. Poston, R, M. Marshall, D. Neal, W. Meyer, L. Jaggers, J. Sorrell, N. Harpring, A. K. Gulde, D. Davison, R. Hungerford. Language Club The purpose of the Language Club is to give students an opportunity to further their knowl- edge of foreign languages and the customs and habits of the peoples in foreign lands. The officers for this year were: Betty Unthank, presidentg Helen Nienstedt, vice-president, Betty Jo Browning, secretary, and Janet Stevens, treas- urer. The outstanding events of this year were the Christmas Party with the Latin class in charge of the program, and the celebration of Pan-Ameri- can Day, April 14, sponsored by the Spanish stu- dents. The sponsors of the Language Club were Miss Lois Lichtsinn and Miss Elva Mae Farmer. They have contributed much of their valuable time to- wards making the club progressive, entertaining, and educational. Stenographefs Club This year there were thirty-two members who enjoyed the privileges and enjoyment of the Stenographer's Club. The club is constituted of girls who want to make commercial work their career. Later these girls wish to take their place in the business world. The group combined their efforts and gave four parties this year, two a semester. Dancing, games, and refreshments occupied the spotlight of these parties. With the competent guidance of Mrs. Ruth Cartmel and Mr. Russell Schermer as spon- sor, the officers, Madonna Duffy, presidentg Mil- dred Stark, vice-president, Marjorie Huffman, secretary, Frances Watson, treasurerg Wilma Meyer, program chairman, and Becky Cox, social chairman, the members of the club were led through a very successful year. 1. Patty Alexander, Joan Manning, Alberta Hatfield, Orpha Lou Pickett, Sharlee Voiles, Betty Jo Browning, Bette Un- thank, Janet Stevens, Janie Beckner, Judy Jones, John Durbin. 2. Miss Farmer, Patty Coleman, Lois Poe, Joyce Redden, Dorcas Archer, Alice Wag- goner, Louanna McMahan, Mary Lou Ratekin, Joyce Campbell, Edna I-Ioeing. 3. Martha Osborn, Betty June Minneman, Leona Jaggers, Connie Conover, Dorothy Wylie, Nancy Howell, Dorothy Safe- Wright, Bob Stuckey, Miss Lichtsinn. 4. Rose Mary Sweet, Eleanor Petry, Helen Nienstedt, Barbara Copple, Bill Marshall, Elin? Helme, Mary Ellen Clark, Joyce o . 1. Mrs. Cartmel, Joan I-Illeman, Virginia Glover, Madonna Duffy, Ruth Herbert. Marjorie Huiiman, Helen Moran, Mary Margaret Terrell, Dorothy Brown, Betty Walker, Mary Jane Clark, Ida Jo Northam. 2. Phylls Carr, Peggy Walker, Mary Lou Jordon, Frances Watson, Wilma Myers, Lois Ross, Ann Bobrink, Sue Alexander, Betty Mosburg, Frances Wilson. 3, Georgia Cline, Thelma Elmore, Alberta Southerland, Mildred Stark, Diane Davi- son, Jo Ann Weidner. Becky Cox, Bar- bara Crapo, Jeanne Cross, Norma Harp- ring. F.F.A The Future Farmers of America is a national or- ganization of farm boys enrolled in vocational agri- culture. Members worked out record books and other farm enterprises. Last year the dairy and livestock teams, composed of Rushville bovs. nlaced high in state contests. The purpose of the club is to create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming practice, to de- velop rural leadership, and other Worthy achieve- ments among vocational Hag, 4-H Club, and rural boys. Officers for the year were: president, Paul Ros- feldg vice-president, Forrest Marlattg secretary, Boyden Cullg and treasurer, John Harrelson. Mr. Earnest E. Privett was the capable sponsor of the F. F. A. R CLUB The R Club can be joined by those students who have won a letter in either basketball, football, or track and maintain an eighty per cent average. Mr. Hinshaw organized the R Club to promote high standards and honors for the R won in sports, The preamble of the constitution of the club shows best the purpose for the R Club. The club sponsored the sale of basketball tickets by a contest. The club was divided into two teams with the winner anticipating a treat given by the losing team. The R Club was sponsored by Mr. Gridley and Mr. Gohring and led by Dick Byrne, president, Jim Beard, vice-presidentg Bob Pea, secretary, and Gene Reed, sergeant-at-arms. 1. Jay Lowell Parish, Roy Wooldridge, John Lockridge, Charles Mosburg, Bob Pickett, Virgil McClurg. 2.Richard Leisure, Jim Sorrell, For- rest Marlatt. Bob Lee, Jim Alsop. Mr. Prlvett. 3. Ivan Brown, Harold Clemens, James Messer. Boyden Cull, Morris Smiley. 4, James Harper, Paul Rosfeld, John Harrelson, Delmas Mahan. l.George Alexander, Jon Benedict, Norman Hauk, Bob Pea, Kenny Self. 2.Jack Cross, Lowell Moore, John Hutferd, Don Matlock, Dick Byrne, Jim Kelly, Bob Jones, Jim Beard. 3. Jim Gridley, Bob Curtis, Fred Mc- Carty, Gene Reed, Elmer McDon- ald, Dick Eckel, Nicky Singleton. Twelve Girls Mr. Donald Myers, music director of Rushville High School, organized the Twelve Girls in 1943. These twelve members are chosen not only for their singing ability but for their attractiveness, person- ality, and ability to get along together. The Twelve Girls have sung for various social Clubs, school functions, and convocations. These girls receive no credit for belonging to this organi- zation. The only achievement they Want is the thrill of a good performanceg and those who have heard them sing can certainly agree to that. They won first at the district and state Solo and Ensemble Contest this year. Those who will be lost by graduation are: Edwina Jones, Jo Ann Alexander, Jane Kiplinger, Rose Marie Marshall, and Sharlene Kirkpatrick, accompanist. Choir This year the choir has taken on new looks for R. H. S. The Twelve Little Girls and Eight Boys have joined choir to make one large body. The choir participated in the District Festival which was held this year in Rushville and has sung for convocation and various other activities. The choir, under the direction of Don Myers, sang a greatly appreciated program for baccalaureate. This year, in beautiful new robes of gray and red, the Rushville High School Choir stands out among other school organizations. After they practiced during the noon-hour lunch period, they were al- ways ready to perform when asked. Performing under the name of Concert Choir, the enrollment was about fifty. BAND The ball games of good old R. H. S. would not be complete without some music furnished by Don- ald E. Myers and the high school band. The band is run on the same basis as clubs with an honor system and officers to uphold it. Officers elected this year Were: Jo Ann Alexander and Tom Cartmel, co-captainsg Sharlene Kirkpatrick and Bette Unthank, librariansg Susan Stevens, roll spon- SOP. This year the band members obtained new uni- forms vvhich added greatly to its appearance. Al- ways leading the band were: Judy Jones, Dot Wylie, Lois Poe, and Doris McFerrin as majorettes and Morris Newhouse as major. The District Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Ball State Teachers College, and the State Solo Ensemble contest was held at Terre Haute. Rush- ville High School gave a flne account of itself and won many honors. A band concert was given May 5, which included overtures and marches. OFFICERS OF BAND S. Stevens, point chairmang S. Kirkpatrick, librarian: Mr. Myers, director: T. Cartrnel. captain: J. Alexander, co-cap- tain: B. Unthank, assistant librarian, MAJOR AND MAJORETTES J. Jones, D, Wylie, M. Newhouse, D. MeFerrln, L. Poe. Y-Teens One of the outstanding clubs of Rushville High School is the Y-Teens. This year the club has co- operated with the Hi-Y in staging all school parties and mixers, where the students and teachers have turned out for evenings of fun. One of the outstanding events of the year was the Mother-Daughter Banquet which was held in the spring. The new officers are then installed for the year. Another event was the Senior Fare- well Breakfast which was held in May and which as usual was a big success. The Y-Teens have done considerable service work by sending clothing overseas. To replenish their treasury, Christmas cards, all-occasion cards, and Rushville Lion stationery were sold. Several interesting programs were given: among them were Miss Lichtsinn's trip to Mexico and Mrs. Bishop's book review. President Susan Stevens, aided by her respon- sible cabinet, completed a very successful year. The other members of her cabinet were Sharlene Kirkpatrick, vice-president, Dorothy Brown, pro- gram chairmang Pat Moster, assistant, Mary Lou Jordan, ring chairman, Georgia Cline, assistant, Arla Redden, service chairman, and Bette Jeanne Unthank, assistant. Miss Maude Jones and Mrs. Gilbert Joyce were the Y-Teen's capable and co-operative sponsors. Through careful planning, persistent effort, and close co-operation, the club continues to be one of the most outstanding and progressive clubs in the school. 1. N. Wainwright, S. Wainwright, S. Voiles, M. Marine, D. Bile- man, O, Pickett, P. Walker, I, Northam, A. Redden. 2. J. Manning, J. Stevens, M. Sch- aeffer, F. Wilson, M. Orme, J. Smith, D. Neal, K. Sexton, B, Walker, S. Rlll, J. Redden, L. Ross, S. Alexander. 3. Mrs. Joyce, M. L. Ratekln, B. Unthank, J. Stevens, C. Smiley, D. TOWI'le, J. Wright, S. Ste- vens, C. Anderson, L. McMa- han, A. K. Waggoner, J. Camp- bell, M. Terrell, Mlss Jones. 4. E. Petry, D. Wylie, J. Alex- ander, B. Copple, N. Poston, R. Hungerford, J. Cross, J. Kip- llnger, D. Safewrlght, D. Small, B. Cox, B. Crapo, 5. H. Nienstedt, D. Pile. M. Stark, G. Cline, J. Weidner, F. Wat- R, Marshall, J. Sorrell. A. ioieigsherland. M. E. Clark, J. El- o . l. C. Martin, N. Hushour, P. Coleman, E. Christopher, P. Alexander, G. Buchanan, D. D. Graham, G. Jagger, B, Han- son, L. Hall, R. Gard, B. Bul- gro, J. Jones. 2. L, I-Iogle, W. Myers, B. Brown- 1.3, J. Beckner, E. Jones, D. Archer, N. Dawson, M. Eller- man, R, Rankin, M. Huiiman. nl. J. Clark, J. Hilernan. Q. M. Osborn, D. Brown, M, L. Jordan, A. Bobrink, B. Mos- Lclig, M. Jones, L. Jaggers, P. McCu1ly, L. Poe, A. Greer. 4 P, Moster, E. Garau, J. Bryan, son, S. Kirkpatrick, S. Henley, Hswell, P. Mohr, J. Cox. l B. Brown, N. Miller, D. Davi- .I Johnson. C. Conover, N. . Mr. Roberts, J. Kelly, K. Waits, F. . B. Pea, R. Leisure, C. Amlck, M. . B. Kieth, J. Harper, E. Pribble, J. . A. Ellison, T. Bradley. D. Garri- . R. Lucas, C. Ray, R. Hall, K. Self, , F. McCarty, N. Singleton, L. HLY ln the year of 1949-50, the Hi-Y carried out a large program of mixers, parties, and conferences. Since the club was established in 1925, it has risen to a position in the state second only to Hammond. The executive duties were carried out this year by Jim Kelly, Presidentg G. C. Alexander, Vice- Presidentg Bob Curtis, Secretaryg Kenny Waits, Treasurerg Frank Helme, Chaplaing and Leroy Parker, Sgt. at Arms. The great success of the club was due to the Work of the officers and able sponsors, Charles Roberts and Dick Riser. The officers attended the District Conference in Lawrenceburg on Nov. 3 and the Spring District meeting at Aurora, March 3. These meetings pre- sent instruction in good leadership and fellow- Helme. Crowder, B. Edwards, J. Gipson, B. Davies, E. Jones, B. Lee, B. Kirk, B. Pickett. Miller, B. Jones, D. Moster, R. Adams, P. Sorrell, B. Sorrell, B. Gull. C. Monroe, M. Newhouse, J. Beard, G. Reed, W. Cameron, T. Cartmel, R. Amick, R. Shepherd, R. Sharpe. . Mr. Riser, B. Curtis, G. Alex- ander, L. Parker. son, D. Matlock, J. Hill, R. Har- low, D. Eakins, J. Benedict. B. Conway, J. Beard, J. McDan- iels, T. Sparks. Moore. J. McCain, G. Stamm, N. coiestock, D. Dyar. ship. Club problems are discussed and often met at these meetings. The Hi-Y with the assistance of the Y-Teens, put on five very successful school parties and five mixer dances. This program was one of the largest ever undertaken by the club. The convocation put on by the club was one of the most enjoyable and unusual of the year. This convocation featured club members acting in vaudeville shows, as dancers, strong men, and other talented performers. The club gained com- munity recognition by decorating the down-town area at Christmas time. The club has also taken part in many other civic functions in time of need and care. This year the members of the Hi-Y attended church as a body for the first time. SPEECH CLUB The Speech Club, 'ASocietas Dicendoj' was this year under the direction of Miss Joan Key, hearing and speech therapist. The club has shown interest, in debate, oratory, drama, extemporaneous speaking and radio plays. The first event of the year was the Purdue Con- ference attended by Rose Marie Marshall and Gene Stamm as representatives, John Huflerd as senator, Nancy Poston in extemporaneous speaking, Morris Newhouse, and Miss Key. This conference was a student legislature, organized to familiarize youth with the functions of our government. Both the speech class and club have given plays The Christmas play, ,Twas the Night Before Christmasf' and a play for lire prevention week, The Intruder, were two of them. Also there were radio plays in which much interest was shown. The club recorded their voices on a wire recorder, giving each member some idea as to how his voice would sound on the air. The radio program, Democracy Bank, given over the Connersville Station WCNB was heard by the student body as a special convoca- 1. Earldlne Christopher, Doris Towne, Nancy Wainwright, Betty Walker, Orpha Lou Pickett. 2. Bob Durbin, Clarence Mueller, Edwina Jones, Sarah Henley, Janet Stevens, Betty Jo Browning, Janie Beckner, Mary Lou Ratekin. 3. Don Matlock, Patty McCully, Rose Marie Marshall, Nancy Poston. Mllitine Scheaffer, Leona Jaggers, Barbara Copple, Dorcas Archer, Mary M. Terrell, Barbara Crapo, Becky Cox. 4. Dick Byrne, Jim Kelly, Frank Helme, Dave Dyar, Kenny Waits, Dick Moster, Gene Stamm, John Hufferd. tion for American Education Week. The club in- vested ten dollars in a book of radio plays which has been used a great deal in speech class. The Rotary Speech Contest was won by Kay Sex- ton with her speech on Brotherhood, Can We Meet the Challenge? Jim Kelly was alternate with his speech on Many Races, One Nation. Also entered in the contest were Eugene Stamm, Rose Marie Marshall, and Nancy Poston. The Blackledge Speech contest was held again this year. This contest was on the subject A Plan for Peace given in honor of the former Cap- tain William Blackledge, who was killed during World War II. Jim Kelly won nrst place, with a prize of fifteen dollars, Kay Sexton won second place with a prize of ten dollars, and Patty McCully Won third place, with a prize of five dollars. Nancy Wainwright and John Hufferd were also in the con- test. The club officers for the year were: President, Orpha Lou Pickett, vice president, Pat McCully: secretary, Becky Cox, and treasurer, Betty Walker. C0 VOCATIO The members of the convocation committee this year agreed on the policy of one scheduled convoca- tion every two weeks rather than one every week. This was to help raise and maintain high quality convocations, and at the same time allow time for extra general meetings without overcrowding the schedule. The convocations presented this year took in a great expanse of subjects and were, on the whole, very interesting to everyone. In October, during the week of James Whitcomb Riley's birthday, Elmer Marshall of Indianapolis, gave a short talk and read several of Ri1ey's more popular poems. During fire prevention week, the Speech Class presented a play called The In- truderi' American Education Week provided the theme for two convocations. The first was a panel composed of Tom Sparks, Edwina Jones, Jeanne Cross, Bill Edwards, Bob Curtis, and George C. Alexander They gave a discussion on Health and Safety. The other convocation was a radio play given by the Speech Class called Democracy Bank, which was given over Station WCNB, Connersville. Before the Thanksgiving vacation, Rev. Huish gave a sermon, and the high school choir presented two numbers. Christian Emphasis Week brought the Rev. Dr. Amos Boran, Roberts Park Methodist Church, Indianapolis as another convocation. Several of the other convocations given during the year included the Willkie Memorial which was a panel made up of Howard Chamberlain, Cincin- natig Dr. LaFo1lette, Ball Stateg Philip Willkie, and John Hillman of the Indianapolis News. Afterward, the juniors and seniors stayed for a panel at which time questions were asked by Kay Sexton, Jeanne Cross, and Bob Curtis. Perhaps one of the most entertaining of the pro- grams was that of Giovanni Sperandeo and his wife. Mr. Sperandeo was an armless entertainer, who with his wife, told the story of his life and sang several songs in his native language, Italian. For the boys, Bertram Shurtleif proved quite in- teresting and educational. With the aid of Gene Reed, Dick Eckel, and John Harrelson, he showed many of the arts of wrestling. A movie on the 1949 World series, a program of winners in the solo and ensemble contest, Captain Connor and his educated dog, the Easter program with Rev. Helme, the Hi-Y five-act show including everything from an operation to a chorus line, John Dallavaux and the importance of good manners, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, presented by the Speech Class, Secretary of State Fleming on Safety, the Junior High musical, and the Black- ledge contest made up most of the other convos en- joyed by the student body during the year. Members of the committee were chosen by each class and were under the supervision of Mrs. Bishop. They were: Nancy Bever, Jack Cross, Boyden Cull, Sarah Henley, John Hufferd, David Malson, Alberta Moorman, and Tom Sparks. 3 1. David Maison. 2.Alberta Moorman, Mrs. Bishop, Sarah Henley. 3,Tom Sparks, Jack Cross, Boyden Cull, 1 W Y f QE 59 Q .Wap N 4 Q x X J A ,J ' 0 is MW o v sj tv 09 S 0 5 ' V s 5699 I5 S54 Q, s44.u ,,., 23.3. 61 T.AvA'lx 0. ff If Q 1 1 'Il Q J QQEXA. C 33 7 QV: ss' ,:':':'9A4. 'WWQQ :QM W xl! C, ,Q 'U ff 1 . 1, ZQ i 'if Linus. It al sw.: 5 aww J' 5 M W M, FOOTBALL Our Lions opened the 1949 football season with 11 lettermen and a convincing 27-2 victory over an undermanned North Vernon squad. Kenny Self's toe, which proved to be golden, kicked us to a 7-6 victory over Franklin. Rushville Won its third straight by dedicating Shriver Field for Greensburg, 23-7. Our three game winning streak was snapped by a heavier team at Seymour, 13-0. Lawrenceburg pulled a mild upset by nipping the Lions 6-0 on our own field. Rushville stayed in the conference race by virtue of three last half touchdowns and a 20-12 verdict turned in over Shelbyville. Tuesday evening, October 18, saw the Lions lose any chance of winning the conference, as they lost to a stronger Columbus eleven 14-O. The Lions looked good even in losing. The battle of the century took place on a chilly Monday evening at the ancient city of Con- nersville, who beat our crippled Lions by a small count of 9-6. Rushville led in practically every thing but the score. This closed a mediocre season for a great team of Lions guided by Coach Gohring. It will bring on potential stars for coming season, and it closed the books on our Seniors who played real football to the last minute. ,,,-..,..- I Rushville ,,A.A. Rushville .,..,, Rushville ....,. Rushville ...... Rushville .,.,.. Rushville ..,.Y, Rushville ...... Rushville ,.,.,v North Vernon Franklin .,,.. Greensburg Seymour ....... Lawrenceburg Shelbyville Columbus ,,,,. Connersville . Pictured below is the Rushville High School football squad, Mr. Lou Ed Gohring appears at the left action shots appear in the center, and the student managers-Nicky Singleton and George Alexander -appear at the lower right. 1. Norman Hauk, Dick Byrne, Jack Cross, Bob Pea, Jim Kelly. Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville SCHEDULE Morristown Batesville Greensburg Greenfield Martinsville Connersville New Castle Hagerstown Liberty Seymour Shelbyville Connersville Columbus Burris Franklin Lawrenceburg North Vernon Greensburg 2. Mr. Gridley, Fred McCarty, Lowell Moore, Gene Reed, Jim Beard, Ken Self, lOvertimeJ Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville Rushville NEW YEAR'S TOURNEY 43 Greensburg 55 67 Shelbyville 45 SECTIONAL '73 Orange 24 46 Manilla 29 56 Morton 34 66 Carthage 45 REGIONAL 55 Lawrenceburg 45 47 Batesville 28 SEMI-FINALS 67 Clinton 60 49 Madison 64 BASKETBALL Rushville High School's Roaring Lions enjoyed its most successful season since 1945. The Lions, under the expert guidance of Jim Gridley, won 18 and lost 10 games during the season. The Lions went on to win the sectional and regional crowns. They defeated Clinton in the afternoon game 67 to 60, and lost to Madison, the eventual state champ, 64 to 49. This was Rushville's first appearance in the Final Eight since 1945. Due to graduation, the Lions will lose Gene Reed, Fred McCarty, Dick Byrne, Jim Kelly, Norman Hauk, Kenny Self, Bob Pea, and Jim Beard. However, Coach Jim Gridley has two fine ball players in Jack Cross and Lowell Moore around which to build another out- standing ball club. Dick Byrne won the annual Junior Cham- ber of Commerce Most Valuable Player Award, and he also won the Southeastern In- diana Division Foul Shooting Trophy. The B team won 15 and lost four games during the season. TRACK The 1949 track squad had a fairly success- 1949 RECORD ful season. They won three out of five of their scheduled meets. They gathered twelve points to take fourth place at the Muncie Relays. In the South Central Conference meet, they placed thirdg and in the Sectional meet they placed second to Richmond. In the Sectional meet, four boys qualified for the Regional track meet at Indianapolis. They were: Leroy Parker, Gene Reed, Jack Cross, and Jim Beard. Gene Reed participated in the state meet but did not place. Gene Reed broke the school and Sectional records with a put of 48' 5 . Doug Marsh was elected captain, and the annual Junior Cham- ber of Commerce Most Valuable Player Award was presented to Hale Pearsey. Rushville Connersville Rushville Shelbyville Rushville Seymour Rushville New Castle Rushville Franklin Muncie Relays ...................... h South Central Conference .... .......... 3 rd Sectional ................................. ............. 2 Hd Regional ....,.. ............ 3 P0iI'1tS State ,,,,,,, ........ P articipated SPORTETTE CLUB Pictured at the top left is Helen Nelnstedt on the trampo- line. Looking on are club members. 1. Ida Jo Northam, Mary Jane Clark, Alberta Moormann, Janet Stephens, Elverta Hatfield, Frances Harrison, Doris Towne, Geneva Jaggers, Judy Smith. 2. Mary Alice Jones, Marjorie Ellerman, Mary Lou Ratekln, Sue Alexander, Ann Bobrlnk, Dorothy Owens, Phyllis Carr, Janet Moore, Betty Brown, Betty Newkirk. 3. Frances Watson, Elizabeth Garau, Jo Ann Weidner, Gloria Towne, Helen Neinstedt, Diane Davison, Nancy Miller, Nancy Howell, Thelma Elmore, Katherine Gulde, Jo Ann Sorrell. Pictured below at the center are Sue Alexander, Thelma El- more, Mary Jane Clark, Ann Bobrink. The Sportette Club was organized for girls inter- ested in extra curricular sports. To become a mem- ber a girl must maintain scholastic eligibility, pay her dues, and participate in six hours of the fall sport. To retain her membership she must still have scholastic eligibility, paid her dues, and have six hours in at least one sport each semester. The club hopes to create good sportsmanship, increased skills, and sociability by having inter-school competition in the various sports of volleyball, basketball, and softball. Since being organized in the winter of 1949, the club has increased in membership. Not only has the club o1Tered chances for the development of skills and a sportsmanlike attitude. It has also offered many chances for a lot of fun. The club was spon- sored by Miss Betty Newkirk. Officers this year have been: Sue Alexander, presi- dentg Mary Jane Clark, vice-presidentg Ann Bo- brink, secretary, and Thelma Elmore, treasurer. 1 BOOSTERS' CLUB No school is complete without yell leaders to add some vim, vigor, and vitality to its activities. Yell leading requires more than leading yells at ball games. Yell leaders have the job of pep sessions and trying to instill the school spirit in the students at all times. Naturally this would keep three people busy, so to give them some help in carrying out these activities, the Boosters' Club was organized. The Boosters' Club is organized every year before basketball season begins. The members consist of one representative from each grade in high school and junior high and a representative from the Rushlite Staff and the R Club. They are chosen by the majority vote of their classmates and club members. The yell leaders are automatically mem- bers of the Boosters' Club. The club is sponsored by the girls' gym teacher, who this year was Miss Betty Newkirk. The members of the Boosters' Club this year who have done an excellent job in the tasks they have undertaken are Charles Ray, presidentg Becky Wilson, secretaryg Bob Curtis, Jack Cross, Dick Moster, Glenn Helme, Carl Michels, Kay Sexton, Katy Wagner, Helen Nienstedt, and Diane Davison. Some of the things for which the Boosters' Club deserves credit this year are: planning good pep sessions, recognition service for the team, and decorating the city for the Regional Tourney. Carl Michels, Becky Wil- son. Miss Betty Newkirk, Katy Wagner. Kay Sex- ton, Helen Neinstedt. Bob Curtis. Diane Davi- g?', ' ,Jn Q H W i son, Jack Cross. , f, 9 C f . F QM, angle f y. '--s- I ' 7' r : 'QEQT ... 'asa Zi gg fc W . , ,..,... .. R NA I Y HISTORY In the fall of 1946, eighty-five freshmen started the long road ahead. Girl Reserves added thirty-five freshman girls to their organization, and the Hi-Y added fourteen frosh boys. As the year went by, the freshmen found their places in sports and music. Gene Reed and Bob Nys- sen won their sweaters in football and were ad- mitted to the R-Club. Rose Marie Marshall, Kay Sexton, Nancy Poston, Katy Wagner, and Orpha Lou Pickett were active in debate. Seventy-seven survivors of the freshman class en- tered the sophomore class in the fall of 1947. Orpha Lou Pickett was president of the Language Club. George C. Alexander, Jim Beard, and Norman Hauk won their Rs in various athletics and were admitted to the R-Club. At the beginning of the Junior year, sixty-eight members of the class remained. George C. Alexander, Dick Byrne, Jane Kipling- er, and Jeanne Cross were elected president, vice- president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Mrs. Cartmel and Mrs. Myers were class sponsors. The big event of that year was the junior-senior reception held May 20. The theme was that of the 49'er. Hobo day was held in September to raise funds for the reception. Outstanding boys in the field of sports were: Dick Byrne, Fred McCarty, Jim Kelly, and Bobby Pea. These Boys won their R's and were admitted to the R-Club. The Sportette Club was organized and elected Peggy Walker as its president. Outstanding music members were Jo Ann Alex- ander, Edwina Jones, Jane Kiplinger, Rose Marie Marshall, Sharlene Kirkpatrick, Joyce Campbell, Doris Neal, Nancy Poston, Susan Stevens, Orpha Lou Pickett, Katy Wagner, John Wagner, and Nancy Wainwright. Those who won fame in debate were: Nancy Poston, Rose Marie Marshall, and Eugene Stamm. Nancy Wainwright and Jane Kiplinger were jun- ior editors of the Holcad. Kay Sexton was assistant editor for the Rushlite, Thus our junior year turned out to be a very suc- cessful one, As we left the building we realized the next time we returned, we would be the seniors of old R. H. S. In the fall of 1949, there were sixty-eight seniors. The class soon organized and elected for their leaders: Bob Pea, Gene Reed, Orpha Lou Pickett, and Betty Walker for president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Mr. Chamber- lain was class sponsor. For the first time in the history of the school, the seniors took a trip to Washington, D. C., instead of buying jewelry or sweaters, The seniors undertook many projects to raise funds for the trip. Some of these were the circus, ball game concessions, Christ-- mas candy, and a jitney supper. The date of the trip was April 23-26, Susan Stevens was president of Y-Teen, and Jim Kelly was president of Hi-Y. Orpha Lou Pickett was president of Speech Club, and Paul Rosfeld was president of F. F. A. Stenographer's Club president was Madonna Duffy, and R Club president was Dick Byrne. Kay Sexton was editor of the Rushlite, while Nan- cy Wainwright and Jane Kiplinger were co-editors of the Holcad. 'iHere Comes Charlie, the senior play, was given April 18 and 19 with Miss Madden's directing. It starred Rose Marie Marshall as Charlie. May 19 was class day. It was sad and yet it was joyous because the seniors had looked forward to that day for a long time. Baccalaureate exercises were held May 21. May 24, 1950, the annual commencement exercises were held. It was a decorative affair of the calendar of 1950. It was the final test to see if each senior was ready to take his place in the passing parade. PRGPHECY It was a beautiful day in June, 1960, and two old friends were walking down a street in Rushville. It had been ten years since they had been graduated from the high school there,and they had come to see the new improvements over the city. They had seen the new swimming pool and the new high school building, and were walking aimlessly through the town in an attempt to meet some of their classmates of 1950. The years had been kind to them: there- fore it was not difficult to recognize Rose Marie Marshall and Orpha Lou Pickett. The following is a verbatim account of what they saw: We had just come from the new high school. It was a beautiful building and had all the latest equipment-coke machines in every room, comfort- able chairs, and a basement swimming pool. It was some building! We were thinking of all the wonder- ful classmates of the old 1950 Senior Class and were feeling disappointed because we had seen none of them. In our disgruntled frame of mind we paused by a billboard for a bit of reminiscence. Suddenly we were attracted by the sign. It couldn't be, but there it was, just as plain as day- Fat Boy Durbin, Fattest Little Fatty This Side of the Equator. Our curiosity was arousedg perhaps this was the Bob Durbin we had known in high school, although we seriously doubted it. However, the sign advertised a circus, and we decided to go there with faint hopes of seeing at least one old classmate. Arriving at the circus grounds, we were thrilled by the bustle of the midway, and, drawn by a magnetic voice, we made our way to the side shows. There a barker was beginning his spiel. Simmer down, everyone. We can't get anything done this way. Now let me tell you about fFat Boy Durbinf Our mouths flew open, for there was Bobby Joe Pea, president of our class. Bobby Joe gave forth with the wonders of the freak show inside the tent, and as he climbed his platform, we ran to greet him. Bobby Joe informed us that it was Bob Durbin we had read about and, not only that, but nearly everyone in our class was connected in some way with the circus. He explained that the seniors had gotten the bug back in 1950 when the class spon- sored a circus. The result was that all had joined the McCarty and Dyar Circus. We asked about Fred and Dave, but were informed that they were in Hawaii looking for some Hula Hula girls, for the circus of course. Anxious to see if Bobby Joe's words were true- not that we ever doubted him before, we bought a ticket and went inside the tent. Surely enough there was Bob Durbin. We greeted him heartily and walked on with pity. The next person that caught our eyes was Smoky Cameron. He was eating fire like mad. Wilmer told us that he acquired the ability while smoking one day. He got the wrong end of the cigarette in his mouth. Seeing a sword swallowing act, we hurried on only to find it was Edwina Jones, billed as Big Mouth Jones. She did an excellent job. Windy told us to brace ourselves for the next act, or we would surely get a shock. We did! Who was it but Doris Bubbles Neal in her own original, hard-to-beat song and dance act. After Doris had finished her act, we talked to her and she suggested that we hurry to the big tent for the main show of the circus. -Walking down the midway, gazing in all direc- tions, our eyes fell on a taffy stand. Liking nothing better than good taffy, we stopped and were greeted by Jim Toothless Kelly. As a result of too much taffy he was now minus thirty-two teeth. We arrived at the big tent and dug into our purses for more money. At least Dave and Fred were get- ting rich. We bought tour tickets from a good-look- ing ticket gal, and of course it couldn't be anyone but Becky Cox. The band blared at us as we entered the big top. Our eyes bugged out as we saw Ida Jo Northam playing the tuba, and Gene Reed playing piccolo! We noticed Gene looked tired. Could be the piccolo was too heavy. Nancy Miller, Gene's right hand woman, stood near by ready to swab the piccolo and hold it while Gene rested. The show was now beginning, and the master- of-ceremonies was none other than Joyce Campbell. Because of her booming voice, she didn't even use a PA system. She began the show by introducing Dick Byrne and his trained monkeys. Dick's act was amazing, although we sometimes wondered who trained whom. The second act was a daring trapeze performance by four of our distinguished classmates. Jane Kip- linger, who was known back in the old days for her neat and stylish appearance, skipped in with an orange bathrobe trimmed in horse hair. Close be- hind came the Daring Madame Jeanne I-Can- Swing-Higher-Than-You-Can Cross. Their part- ners were those two daring young men on the flying trapeze, Bill Edwards and Kenny Waits, dressed in bloomer girl gym suits given to them by two old flames from R. H. S. Following their breath-taking act tat least actl three famous clowns began to entertain. Mildred Stark and Frances Watson were superb in their comedy trampoline act, while Kenny Someday-I'll- think-up-a-good-joke Self gave the kiddies a few laughs. At last came the intermission. We needed it. Cur- tis Howard was passing through the crowd selling programs. We naturally bought one and found they were written by one of our more ambitious class- mates, Kay I-knew-I'd-be-a-famous-writer-some- day Sexton. Finding ourselves very hungry, we ambled down to the popcorn stand where we saw our old friends, The Popcorn Kids, Peggy Walker and Nancy Wainwright. They just couldn't stop ptopping. They were ably assisted by Norman Cole- s ock. Hearing loud crashes, we ran to the coke stand where Nurse Susan Stevens was trying frantically to keep Tom Alexander from breaking any more coke bottles. As a result of selling too many cokes, he was suffering a nervous breakdown. Nursie got him under control, and we hurried back to our seats for the next act. We were amazed by this act which featured Dick Wolfe. He was skating in a volley-ball team by him- self. Strange as it may seem, he always won. George Roy Rogers Alexander appeared next for his great unusual singing. He sang several songs, including Nancy, I'll Get There Yet, Don't You Fret. Noticing some extra loud applauding, we could almost guess who it was. Yep, Bob Curtis, his wife, the former Katy Wagner, and their eighteen offsprings were clapping, whistling, and shouting for George. We wondered how much he paid them. The usual bareback act was presented. When we saw a flash of red hair, we knew that it must be Jim Beard. His two top performers were Nancy Poston and Sharlene Kirkpatrick. You could tell they were horribly mistreated for Jim carried a huge horse- whip which he sometimes used on them. No won- der they were so good! Always thrilled by the leap of a man into a tank of water from a high ladder, we were especially thrilled by Gene I-Hope-I-Don't-Muss-My-Hair Stamrn's spectacular leap into a dishpan full of water. He was really magnificent. The spine-tingling, death-defying act that we saw next worried us to no end. It wouldn't have been so bad, but it was our fragile, anemic classmate Norman I'll-Break-A-Bone-Yet Hauk. He was featured in an automobile wrecking act. He almost worries his manager, Nicky I-Can't-Stop-Bossini 'Em-Around Singleton, to death, when he turns his car over several times. Norman tried to explain to Nicky that he was used to driving recklessly, but it didn't seem to faze Nick's troubled mind. Seeing some big balloons, we wanted one and called to the seller to bring us one. Joan Sorrell proved to be the Balloon Man and had made a fortune selling them. The tight rope act was colossal with Mary Mar- garet Terrel, Madonna Duffy, Kenny Bruns, and Morris Smiley. They acted as if they had walked on a rope all their lives. After Leroy Parker and Charlie Ray's close assoc- iation as fellow Kroger workers, they deceided to use a few of the mongrels around Rushville and produce a different sort of dog act. After we saw it, we had only one comment: namely, it was different! The finale featured Professor Robert Sorrell and his atom cannon. Jo Ann Alexander, Joan Hileman, and Marjorie Huffman were his assistants. We held our breath when these three climbed into the can- non and were shot out. They landed gracefully in a net and were apparently fit as a fiddle. As we were leaving the tent after the big show, We saw Betty Walker Shanahan and Virginia Glover Hankins leading their kiddies out into the crowd. We talked with them a moment and then walked down the midway to see if there were any more of our classmates lingering, here or there. By this time we were prepared to see anything. We weren't sur- prised at all, therefore, when we found Mary Jane Clark running a Foul Shooting Stand. All one had to do to win was hit fifty baskets out of fifty. Mary Jane was really making money. There was a large group of people around another stand and being curious we investigated. The stand was run by Barbara Crapo and Wilma Meyer, and it was a Pitch-a-Quarter stand. Nothing cheap about the 1950 Class. We walked through the exit feeling reminiscent. We had surely seen a big part of the class. We were again pleased when we saw on the fence surrounding the circus grounds some huge ads of the circus. There painting some more of the same were Michelangelo Georgia Cline and Alberta de Vinci Moorman. We hailed a taxig and as we stepped into the car, we saw Paul Rosfeld, proud owner of a taxi com- pany. Our day was complete. We had seen or heard about every member of the class. As far as we were concerned the day couldn't have been better. We were speeding away from the circus when we both had the same brain storm at the same time. What was it? Why, we decided to go back to the circus to get a job. From now on just call us Lulu, the Lion Tamer, and Rea, the Flea Trainer and Chief Dog Scratcher because of her experience in her senior year. 1,.'fZi-Q ' ... .44