Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1949 volume:

THE 1949 Pioneers, Oh Pioneers Published by the Senior Class of SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL THINGS HAVE CHANGED Still sits the Schoolhouse by the road 1949 We, the Senior Class of 1949, dedicate this Syllabus to the pioneers who braved the hardships of frontier life, cleared the forests, and, recognizing the need and value of education, first established schools in America. MR. LARRY HORBS Principal and Basketball Coach Two years ago a fortunate thing happened to the Sheridan School. Mr. Larry Hobbs became our principal and basketball coach. He has filled both of these positions with outstanding ability and has gained the admiration and respect of the entire community. Above all else, he has stressed the importance of good citizenship. Faculty JOYCE H. CLINE English and Social Science Central Normal College; Butler University, A. B.; Indiana University; Franklin College. FLORENCE COLBY Office Secretary Indiana University, B. S. MEREDYTH N. DELPH Junior High Mathematics Physical Education Indiana Central College, A. B.; Indiana University, ML S. R. A. EUDALEY Science and Commercial Law Indiana University, Indiana State Teachers College, Butler University, B. S. HESTER L. FOUST Sixth grade Reading, Spelling, English; Junior High History and Geography Marion College, Ball State Teachers College; Butler University. ELMA GRIFFITH Junior High English, General Science, High School Speech Indiana University, A. B.; American Academy of Dramatic Art, N. Y. C.; University of Wisconsin; University of Utah. JULIET HERSHMAN Latin and English Earlham College, A. B.; Butler University Extension. BEN HOBSON Agriculture and Chemistry Purdue University, B. S. Faculty PATRICIA BAUGH Music Indiana University, B. M. E. HARRY INSKKEP Commerce and Mathematics DePauw University, A. B.; Indiana, M. S. JOHN J. MILLER Mathematics Indiana State Teachers College, A. B. RUTII NIGHTENHELSER Home Economics and Physical Education Atlanta Junior College; Alabama Polytechnic College. ELSIE M. PADGETT Social Studies and English Indiana Central College, A. B. BYRON STOUT History, Driver’s Training Coach DePauw University, A. B.; Butler University, M. S. NOBLE B. WAITT Science and Mathematics Ball State Teachers College, B. S.; Butler University. HELEN WILSON Commerce Ball State Teachers College. The Forty-Niners Forty-Niners REBECCA BAILEY Sunshine i, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3- MARTHA BAIRD Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 2. MAURICE BARKER Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. JOANNE BARRICK Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Play cast 4; Majorette 3, 4. WILDA BEAM Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3- KATHLEEN BRAN-DENBURG Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus 2; Play cast 3; Annual 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Society Sec. 3; Math, contest 1; Latin contest 1, 2. PHILLIP BILLINGSLEY Play cast 4; Basketball i, 2, 3; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Math contest 2; Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4. JOHN BRANDON Boys' Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 4; Play Cast. LENA BROWN Sunshine t, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4- DONNADEE CAMPBELL Windfall 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2; Sunshine 4. ' r r r r r r r 1 r r. r L t Forty-Niners KENNETH CARLISLE Boys’ Council I, 2, 3, 4; Track 3. KENNETH CLINE Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 3, 4; F.F.A. 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 3, 4; Dairy Judging Team 2, 3. WILLIAM DAVIS Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY HELEN FISHER Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Yell Leader 3, 4; Sunshine Camp Representative 3; G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Secretary-treasurer 4; Honor Society 4; Play cast 3, 4; Annual 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; F.H.A. Pres. 4- DONALD GLENN Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Sgt.-at-Arms 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Council Vice-Pres. 4. CAROLYN CLINE Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Play cast 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 1; Sunshine Treas. 4- HILDRETH COX Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3, 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 2, 4; G.A.A. Sec.-Treas. 2; Sunshine Camp Representative 3. WENDELL DILLINGER Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Safety Council 1; President 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Honor Society 4. DOLORES FULTON Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; G.A.A. 1. IVA MAE GREEMANN Sunshine i, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2. 3- Forty-Niners DONALD HARVEY Boys’ Council i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. JACK HENLEY Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Football Manager 2, 3; “S” Club 3, 4; Play cast 4. WINONA HOOVER Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4- JAMES JOHNSON Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 4- 1 IL'GH LITTI-E Football 3; Track 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4. RICHARD HENDERSON Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. PHYLLIS HIATT Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Annual 3; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunshine Treas. 3; Sunshine Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Safety Council 1; President 1; G.A.A. Scc-Treas. 3; Sunshine Camp Representative 2; Camp Counselor 3, 4; Sheri dan Representative-Block’s I ligh School Board 3. 4- DONALD JOHNS Annual 4; Football 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM KINKEAD Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Council Pres. 4; Vice-President 3- EDWARD LONG Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “S Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; “S” Club Treas. 4. Forty-Niners john McDonald Boys’ Council i, 2, 3, 4; Vicc-Pres. 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Yell leader 3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Annual 4. HAROLD MENDENHALL Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Council Trcas. 3; Track 1, 2. JANET MOREDOCK Band 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Vice-Pres. 3; Sec-Trcas. 3, 4; Annual 4; Play cast 4; Sunshine Pianist 1; Sunshine Camp Representative 3- norris McKinney Play cast 4; Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Math contest 1, 2. CARRIE MICHAEL Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2 3- BETTY MOSSBURG Chorus 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Sunshine songleader 3, 4; G.A.A. songleader 4; Annual 4; Music contest 4. DORTHA MYERS Sunshine t, 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3, 4; Band 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Annual 4. HELEN OBERLEAS Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3; Annual 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; F.H.A. Vice-Pres. 4. VIRGINIA NICHOLSON Anderson i, 2, 3; Sunshine 4; Chorus 4; Play cast 4; Annual 4; G.A.A. 4. VEDA OWEN Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4, G.A.A. 1, 2; Majorette 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Music contest 2, 3, 4. Forty-Niners KERMIT PADDACK Basketball i, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Play cast 3; Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4. TOM PICKETT Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; “S” Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Society Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 1; “S” Club Pres. 4; Annual 3, 4. MARILYN PITTS Band 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Play cast 3, 4; Annual 4; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 2. I BARBARA STAFFORD Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3. LAWRENCE TOLLEY Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Annual 4; Play cast 3; Track 3, 4. ARNOLD PETTIGREW Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Track 4; Basketball 1, 2. HAROLD PITTS Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4. JAMES ROSS, Jr. Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Chorus 2. JOE STEPHENSON Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 3. GEORGEANNA WALKER Jefferson Township 2, 3; Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; G.A.A. 1. Forty-Niners ROBERTA WALLACE Sunshine I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Yell leader 2, 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 1; Honor Society 3, 4; Play cast 4. DALE WRIGHT Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4. GALE YOUNG Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2. VERA WALLACE Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin contest 1, 2; Playcast 3. JOHNNY WRIGHT Boys’ Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. GARLAND CAMPBELL Windfall 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Council 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 3; “S” Club 4. In Memoriam ROBERT GOOD Well, Bob, I suppose that you are wondering what the Senior Class is doing right now. We are trying to get the annual published, sell ice cream and candy at ball games and most anything else that will finance our way to Washington, D. C. We know that you are among friends, but we do wish that you could be with us in our classes, on our trip, and especially when we put out our hands for our diplomas. We will be with you when our tasks are finished and we find our final resting place. With all sincerity, “The 49’crs” Highlights In Review We entered in the fall of '45 under the never ending name of “green freshies”. We had the usual initiation which really wasn’t too bad. Who said that? During this year we had two parties. One was a “come as you are” party and the other a wiener roast and hayride. Phyllis Hiatt was our president for this year and Mr. Waitt and Miss Kohlmeyer were our sponsors. Our sophomore year was not too eventful. This year we elected Wendell Dillinger as our president. We had a hayride and sponsored a few dances after the ball games. The junior year was the year that things started clicking. First we re-elected Wendell Dillinger as president. Next we chose our class rings which we received February 10. To boost our treasury, we sold pop and popcorn at the ball games. The junior class was pretty well represented in football that year. We gave a play, “Stranger in the Night”, April 20, under the direction of Miss Padgett. April 23 we had the Junior and Senior Banquet at the Shelter House. The Harlin Brothers furnished us with entertainment. The seniors graduated May 20 to make room for us. Now we are seniors! The freshmen seemed so pleased to see us that they turned and ran the other way! Anyway, we had initiation September 2. We had election of officers again and re-elected Wendell Dillinger as president for the 3rd time. Next we had tryouts for the play and gave it November 30, with Miss Padgett directing us. The name of it was “A Lucky Penny.” Pictures were taken at Ayres’ and received, in time for Christmas. Name cards were ordered and received, measurements were taken for caps and gowns, and orders for invitations were taken. I don’t think the seniors forgot any of their relatives. Our class motto is “To the Stars Through Difficulties”, our colors are blue and yellow, and the class flower is a yellow rose. We went on our trip May 7th and then the Baccalaureate was May 15 and Commencement, May 16. ] ] ] 1 J J J J .] J .1 J .] 1 J ] J ] .1 1 1. Remember the car? 2. Four eyes 3. Statue of Liberty 4. Humpy 5. Hungry? 6. Looks like summer camp 7. It’s like this 8. Thursday Noon 9. Hey! Bud 10. Sunday Morning it. Gale 12. Lose something Henley? 13. Chorus Line The Future? Ah! Yes, The Future By Roberta Wallace The year is 1969. Mi. Hobbs, a retired basketball coach-principal, has taken up the hobby of checking up on the former students. We now find him taking off in his new jet plane to view the remains of the class of “49. Landing in New York at the La Guardia Airport, he finds John McDonald managing the field ant! sketching pictures for Esquire as a hobby. Hailing a taxi, but seeing that the driver is Red Mendenhall, he suddenly becomes an ardent pedestrian. Strolling down Fifth Avenue, he is enticed by the odiferous fumes of popcorn drifting in the breeze. He finds none other than Dale Wright running the machine to make a living for his hungry family. Nibbling on his popcorn and strolling further, he wanders into a dress shop owned by Gale Young. Working for Gale as store manager is the ambitious Don Harvey. After purchasing a few things for his wife, he strolls down the street into the “Diamond Horseshoe for his evening meal. Glancing around, he notices Humpy Campbell tossing dishes toward the kitchen. Then suddenly he is startled by a blast on a trumpet! He quickly turns toward the orchestra just in time to sec Phillip Billingsley step toward the microphone to begin a sax solo. Feeling a breeze, his attention turns to the left just as the can-can chorus zooms down the runway. After regaining consciousness, he notices Janet More-dock in the center of the first row. After enjoying a very delicious meal, he decides to retire to his suite in order to get an early start in the morning. I lis first stop after leaving New York is Chicago, where he was told that Vera Wallace and Martha Baird own a “Five Ten Store. Hhc finds them both in the best of health and doing very well in their business. Leaving Chicago, his jet then takes him to Salt Lake City, where the mayor, which is our own Tom Pickett, meets him ar the landing field. For a pastime, Tom plays his multichord on a program of his own over Station SMILE, sponsored by Pcpsodcnt. While he is in town, he decides to go to church before continuing his trip. Stepping into the First Mormon Church, he is greeted at the door by Brother and Mrs. William Kin-kcad. Mrs. Kinkcad is the former Kathleen Brandenburg. Continuing his journey, he zooms to Alaska to spend a day or so. Looking over the country, he runs across Jim Ross and Richard Henderson who bummed their way up on a freighter and arc now digging for gold. He is told by Jim and Richard that Norris McKinney lives on a mountain top and has devoted his life to rewriting the Webster Dictionary. Mr. Hobbs then returns to the United States, where he stops in the State of Washington to look over what is now the largest lumber camp in the U.S. To his surprise, the camp is now owned and operated by James Johnson, Arnold Pettigrew, and Kcrmit Paddack. Relaxing by the fire in their cabin, and listening to the radio, they hear the voice of Veda Owen singing a commercial which is advertising “Five Carnations,” a new kind of beer which is hic-cough proof. This great discovery was made by Kenneth Carlisle. The following morning he journeys to California to see Wendell Dillingcr. Wendell tells him that after traveling for several years, he decided to settle there. He is now president of the Public Utilities Division which is something to be very proud of. It just so happens that Mr. Hobbs is also in time to sec the Rose Bowl game where Purdue is playing the University of California. Johnny Wright is now head coach for Purdue and playing for him is Jack Bishop, Jr., the son of the former Hildreth Cox. Hlidreth and Jack arc now living on a small farm west of Center. Also in Johnny’s lineup arc the three speedy Pitts boys. The boys inform Mr. Hobbs that Harold is still playing professional ball in Indianapolis and hasn’t lost his technique a bit. After the game he stops off at the most famous soda fountain in the world, “THE SODA FLOAT INN, which is owned by three licensed squirtitions, Virginia Nicholson. Mary Fisher, and Roberta Wallace. Many famous celebrities enjoy the ice cream fantasies created by them. After his refreshment, Mr. Hobbs boards his jet and decides to go to Hawaii. Arriving in Honolulu and inquiring about the city, he learns that Don Glenn has been teaching chemistry to Hawaiian girls for years. On the way back to his plane he suddenly notices a basket weaver on the street corner, who l x ks like someone that he knows. Getting a little closer he recognizes our own “Lightning Henley. Even though Jack is very busy weaving, he is glad to chat for a while with his favorite principal. Next, his mind wanders tc the romantic South America, so off he goes to see if any of the class has wandered down there. He has heard rumors that Barbara Stafford was in Argentina, so that is his first stop. Buenos Aires is very lively and the people arc extremely friendly, so it doesn’t take long to locate Barbara. She is now married and is working to support her husband by selling coffee beans to the visitors who pass through. During his return to the States, he decides to look over the Panama Canal, which he has never seen. Landing his plane in the nearest field and starting toward the house to make sure that his plane will be safe in its landing place, Mr. Hobbs is pursued by a tall farmer with a heavy beard and big feet. However, after getting close enough to see who it was under the beard, he recognizes Kenneth Cline, who tells Mr. Hobbs that he has taken up farming, since it is the only thing that he knows how to do. Kenny also tells Mr. Hobbs that Billy Davis is now a very important man due to his assignment to the Canal Zone by the Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Hobbs finds Billy in his office and congratulates him on his new assignment. Crossing the State line of Texas. Mr. Hobbs decides to spend the night on a Dude Ranch.” After searching for an hour or so for one that looks suitable, he walks up to the reception desk only to be flatly refused a room. He is told that the ranch is strictly for women, as its owners, Doloris Fulton and Georgeanna Walker, arc man-haters. Mr. Hobbs, however, is an old friend, so he is given a guest room and is entertained the following day by the girls giving an exhibition of their riding ability. He thanks them for their hospitality and journeys on to his next stop which is Atlanta, Georgia. Before leaving on this trip, he was told that Phyllis Hiatt had built a training school for models and was turning out the prettiest models in the south, so Phyllis is next on his list. His visit with Phyllis is rather brief as he anxious to be on his way. South Carolina is his next stop and the cotton fields look very pretty at this time of year. By this time the jet has had quite a flight, so Mr. Hobbs decides to have it checked before going any further. The largest garage in Charleston sends one of their best mechanics out to the field for this checkup. When he arrives, Mr. Hobbs sees that it is the energetic Joe Edward Shephenson. Joe has made a success of his work and is very proud of his reputation. Mr. Hobbs then inquires if there arc any more of the class anywhere near, and finds out that Hugh Little has just moved to the city about two weeks ago to start up a business manufacturing a new kind of false teeth which arc controlled by radar. They do all your chewing for you so you don’t have to wear down your jaw muscles anti this in turn prevents those ugly wrinkles that everyone tries to prevent. Here Mr. Hobbs also learns that John Brandon, who is now a civil engineer, passes through the town every day on the way to his work. When the plane is finished, Mr. Hobbs climbs aboard and heads toward his next stop which is Mississippi. Many new houses arc being built in this valley, so he stops to look them over. While doing so, he finds Ed Long working on a six room bungalow. Ed has been doing this kind of work for years and he says that he has seen much of the country traveling with his company. A new army camp has also just been built along the river coo, so an investigation of this is his next activity. Going into a drug store on the grounds, he meets Carrie Michael Wallen, who tells him that her husband has made a career of the army and that this is to be his permanent station. Carrie tells him that she has just received a letter from Donnadcc Campbell, who is now teaching Government in Concord, New Hampshire. Also in Concord is Winona Hoover who is head nurse at the Concord City Hospital. After talking over old times with Carrie, Mr. Hobbs purchases a magazine anti retires to his room for the night. Looking at his magazine before going to sleep, he is startled to read that Betty Mossburg is now at the head of the largest Lonely Hearts Club in America. The next morning we find him hurrying into the Hotel Diner for his breakfast. He is greeted by a cheerful “good- morning” by Wilda Beam who tells him that she has been the receptionist here ever since the summer following her graduation. Wilda is very busy, so he stays only a minute. His next stop is Kentucky. Landing in Louisville, he starts on his search for Joanne Barrick, who is supposed to have a public stenographers’ office somewhere in the city. After finding what used to be her office, he is told by a passer-by that Joanne left for Washington last week to be the Vice-President’s private secretary. Crossing the State line o cr into the “old home State,” Mr. Hobbs slows down his plane as he wants to pass over the largest chicken farm in Indiana. Mr. Hobbs already knows that Maurice Barker owns the farm, so he doesn’t take time to stop for a visit. Maurice sends chickens all over the United States and has built up a wonderful business. After landing in Indianapolis, Mr. Hobbs takes his car to continue his check-up. Stopping at a farm near Westfield, he finds Marilyn Pitts Bouse writing a pamphlet concerning agriculture. He is very proud of Marilyn as she has the honor of being the second lady to be appointed to the President’s Cabinet. Even though she is on vacation from her job as Scc-rctary of Agriculture, she is still devoting her time to her work. Before going back home, he finds it necessary to drive to Kokomo to see if Rebecca Bailey, along with her husband, still has the skating rink. Becky tells him that she likes the sport so well that she has decided to make it a lifetime job. Next Mr. Hobbs drives to Frankfort, where Lena Brown owns a drug store. Lena always did have a liking for Frankfort. so after graduation from college, she purchased the store there. Coming back from Frankfort, he passes a Mobile Oil truck with a driver that looks familiar. Of course we all know that it is Dortha Myers Pickett at the wheel. Don Johns has now taken over his father’s store at Ter-hune, so our ex-coach stops for a short talk. Don tells him that one of Helen Oberleas’ brothers was in and said that Helen had been hired to take the position of editor of the Ladies’ I Iome Journal. Helen has been quite a career girl and she deserves to be congratulated on handling her work and her job as a housewife also. Driving on Road 38 homeward, Mr. Hobbs passes the Tolley farm where Lawrence now lives and is rasing minks. Lawrence also built a storage for fur coats and stores any kind of furs from mink to muskrat. He says that he believes in keeping up both ends of the business. As Mr. Hobbs drives down Main Street, he sees Iva Mac Greeman with a large group of girls. Iva has been the 4-H Leader for several years and the organization has grown tremendously. He waves to her anti turns down Fifth Street toward home. As he walks into the living room of his home, he notices that his wife has a very distinguished visitor. For the first time in Boxlcy history, they have elected a lady mayor. Of course, we all know that the only girl qualified for this job is Carolyn Cline. Although Carolyn is quite honored by the election, she continues her little business which her mother left her of selling Linda Lee Products. After a very short talk, Mr. Hobbs retires, as he has had a very tiring trip. Being very well satisfied with the class of “49,” he has no trouble in getting to sleep. 1. Our editor 2. Preaching? ? 3. Pals 4. Tired, Johnny? Senior 5. Betty 6. Guess who? 7. Bert Ed 8. Blue Ribbon winner Snaps 9. Muscle-man 10. Smiles 11. Lazy? 12. John Carolyn 13. Hi-neighbor 14. Our yell leaders 15. Anybody got a stamp? 16. Donna School days—School days Dear old golden rule days. Class of ’50 First Row: Rosalyn Macc, Jcsslyn Calvert, Phyllis Walker, Sarah Scanland, Evelyn Cline, Helen Hundley, Mary Little, Carol Overdorf, Marcia Fanchcr, Margaret Freeman. Second Row: Richard Sample, Patricia Lindenmeyer, Carolyn Snyder, Chiquita Padgett, Mary Jean Wallace, Marjorie Wiles, Marilyn Jennings, Phyllis Pocr, Pat Jessup, Mary Jane Landis, Mrs. Hershman, Warren Bower. Third Row: Forest Durbin, Max Starrett. Ann Beard, Martha Jane Minder, Charlene Moore, Rosemary Godby, Barbara Beard, Jeanette Pickett, Wilma Jean Harbaugh, Julianna Grinstcad, Phyllis Graham, Richard Hiatt. Fourth Row: Harold Thurman, Arbic Stone, Floyd Teter, Harry Hobbs, Paul McClay, Wade Stone, Don Inskeep, William Godby, Winifred Greathouse, Mr. Inskeep, Eva Samuels. Left Side: Ben Coppess, Robert Hines. Right Side: Billy Hutchens, Robert Kenneth, Robert Alexander. President—Don Inskeep Vice-Pres.—Jeanette Pickett Sec.-Treas.—Martha Mintier Sgt.-at-Arms—Harry Hobbs We, the class of 50’, entered high school in 1946. We were met by a reception party, namely, the seniors, and they entertained us with a party called “initiation”. We survived the persimmons, peppers, and polish all right,—for better,—the seniors thought. In 1947 we had two parties. At one party the boys were entertained by the girls. Marilyn Jennings and Harold DeNoon were elected king and Queen for the night. This year we had four boys on the first ten of the basketball team and seven on the football squad. The rest of us sold pop and popcorn to make money for our trip. The main highlight this year is our play, “Those Websters”. Most of us have new class rings which are very pretty, we think. Class of ’51 First Row—Mr. Ben Hobson—Sponsor, Dwight Padgett, Charles Hutchens, Walter Pawlak, Rollic Goff, Ruth Pickett, Carol Arthur, Mabeth Beard, Lucille Army, Lylia Singleton, June Grahan, Wlima Haughey, Phillip Johnson, Clark Dell. Second Row—Clifford Heffelmirc, Fredrick Jones, Warren Stowers, Montie Merrill, Carl Arthur, Juanita Wade, Norma Baird, Bertha Fulton, Miss Elsie Mae Padgett—Sponsor, Martin Little, Dorsey Calvert. Third Row—Robert Rawlcy, James Williams, Phillip Cline, Donald Oberlcas, Donald Evans, Kenneth Ross, Robert Hunt, Helen Bar-ricks, Doris Stephenson, Pat Spencer, Barbara Pickett. Fourth Row—Harold Billingsley, Gerald Irby, Betty Bradley, Jackie Lee Godby, Marilyn Merrdl, Alonzo Reddick. Fifth Row—Betty Dillingcr, Phillis Hoover, Jack Gary, Larry Foster, Bob Adair, Phillip Hunt, Walter Waitt, Wiley Sanders, Martin Quick, Arnold Thompson, Joe Pickett, Wayne Henley, James Mossburg, Donald Alexander, Phyllis Vair, Dcloris Grinstcad. President—Carl Arthur Vice-Pres.—Martin Little Sec.-Treas.—Phillip Cline Sct.-at-Arms—Walter Pawlak As usual in 1947 another class of “green freshies” entered high school, and that was our class. We had some difficulties in getting started on the right track, but with the assistance of the seniors we got started with initiation. Our class officers were all boys that year, and our sponsors were Mr. Eudaley and Mrs. Griffith. We had one class party in the gymnasium. We had several hoys out for football, basketball, and track. Several members of the class entered contests in Latin, Algebra, and music. Carl Arthur placed 12th in the state algebra contest. In September of ’48 we again trudged back to old S. H. S. It seems that the boys have supreme rule as our officers are all boys again. Our sponsors are Miss Padgett and Mr. Hobson. We have had one class party this year and we arc planning another. We again have some students in music and Latin contests. Class of ’52 First Row—Mary Jane Prater, Elnora Wills, Marchcta Butcher, Joseph Landis, Avalcnc Mace. Berbena Stone, Anita Watson, Marcella Reddick. Mary Rose Reddick, Martha Newman, Phyllis Watson, Marilyn Hershman, Sharon Jessup, Lyle Nunnally, Jackie Pickard, William Alexander. Second Row—Sue Hinshaw, Ann Fanchcr, Carolyn Carson, Evelyn Harvey, Charlene Padgett, Joann Cline, Mary Lou Burtron, Clara Ann Hcffclmirc, Billy Littcral, Arnold Cole, Robert Honnold, John Hiatt. Third Row—Phillip Johnson, Stanley Merrill, Tommy English, Anita Boone, Jcnnicmac Wallace, Norma Merrill, Marcia Evans, Glendora Pocr, Patty Allen, Pauline Goodnight, Lorin Cox, Rex Pitts, Jack Wallace. Fourth Row—Marvin Barker, Neil McCullough, Doran Calvert, Don Jessup. Barbara Partlow, Rosalyn Parker, Sharlenc McClure, Mary Ann Swain, Velma Harwood, Dorothy Armfield, Lois Williams, Janet Dillingcr, Lloyd Walker, George Wiggs. Fifth Row—Thomas Coppess, Harold Clanton, Lester Cox, Keith Waitt, Sally Gray, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Cline, Floyd Walker, Maxine Ramsey, Left Side—Gordon Stowers, Bobby Starrett, Jack Stowers, Sammy Bailey, Robert Hammer. Right Side—James Mossburg, Don Lccklitncr, Don Leap, Robert Shaw, Wilbur Roudebush. President—Joe Landis Vice-Prcs.—Don Jessup Sec.-Treas.—Evelyn Harvey Sgt.-at-Arms—Robert Hammer We entered high school last fall as freshmen. There are 77 of us. Our biggest event of the year was the welcoming party called “initiation” which the seniors gave us. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Cline are our sponsors. We are proud to have three of our hoys letter men in football. They arc Keith Waitt, Marvin Barker, and Charles Barricks. We also have several hoys playing basketball. They are Morris Stafford, Roland Wallace, Rex Pitts, Thomas Coppess, and George Wiggs. We have several in our class planning to enter the Latin, Algebra, and Music contests. i. Action 5. Hungry? 9. With the greatest of ease 2. The “4” Stooges 6. Cute couple 10. Don Johns, Proprietor 11. United we stand (or fall) 3. Must be Initiation 7. Hard on noses 12. Charlene 4. Jackie 8. Could these be Triplets? 13. Senior president First Row—Don Billingsley, Mary Lee Hutchens, Bonnie Teter, Dorothy Wiles, joRita Stafford, Lora Pettigrew, Virginia Goff, Patsy Pitts, Virginia Wills, Olive Phiefer, Chrystal Phiefer, Wilianna Hoover, Marilyn King, Arnola Boyer, Alberta Wills, Roland Inskeep. Second Row—Jimmy Gary, Lewis Steele, John Obcrlcas, Ronald Calvert, Judith Wright, Doris Thompson, Iolcne Goodnight, Delores Krewson, Sue Henley, Faina Pettit, Norma Downs, Robert Nance, Aldcn Bacon, Dennis Beam, Billie Swain. Third Row—Billie Campbell, Clifford Biddle, Dallas Grinstead, George Mathews, Lowell Birden, Donald Shupc, Bobby Hines, Tommy Heck, Larry McClure, Robert Hunt, Linda Hall, Charlene Merrill, Gene Gossard, Billy Blakely, Kenneth Alexander. First Row—Jackie Pickett, William Hall, Ronald Roudebush, Jimmy Spelbring, Jerry Spclbring, Margie Shepherd, Ann Watts, Ncta Rood, Geneva Pickard, Dorothy Waters, Ruth Walton, Kathleen Merrill, Shelia Steele, Jane Barnes, Marilyn Bitner, Clarence Licht. Second Row—'Iommy Godby, Carol Voss, Dorothy Stephenson, Arlene Long, Judy Johnson, Arlene Pawlak, Barbara Ridge, Patricia Miller, Donna Nicholson, Joan Arthur, Josita Brocato. Third Row—Tad Haughey, Charles Kinkcad, Billy Watts, Jerry Ottinger, David MeMurtry, Robert Sanders, Robert Rawlings, Ronald Lmry, Donald Hiatt, Charles Fmmert, James Fulton, Jimmie Small, Hester L. Foust, Sponsor. Fourth Row—Dale Van Meter, Larry King. Ray Stone, Alden Hollingsworth, DeWayne Williams, Donald Gray, Gene Henderson, Jr. Sturdevant, Orval Ottinger, Robert Puzcy, Joe Hobbs, Gcrthic Harris, Robert Barrick, Dale McCullough, John Hiatt, Walter Stephens, James Krewson, Robert Heffclmirc, Jon Tolley. seventh grade YOU CAN HAVE IT--- WE By Roberta IVallacc DON’T WANT IT Jack Henley wills his ability to be at school on time to Bob Hines. Jim Ross wills his urge to sleep in the assembly to anyone who can get away with it. James Johnson wills his jolly disposition to Martin Quick. John Brandon wills his height to Paul McClay. Arnold Pettigrew wills his taxi service to anyone who will take over. Harold Pitts wills his ability to run next year’s football team—they’ll need it. Tommy Pickett wills his musical ability to Wade Stone. Joe Edward Stephenson wills his ability to carry on a conversation to “Hutch”. Kenneth Cline wills his No. 13 shoes to Bud Sanders. Wendell Dillinger wills his presidency to Don Ins-keep in his senior year. Phil Billingsley wills his good grades to Max Star-rett. Bill Kinkead wills his coaching ability to anyone who thinks they can handle children. Kermit Paddack wills his bashfulness to Martin Little. Maurice Barker wills his love for school work to Martha Minticr. Ed Long wills his high school interest in the Wallace family to his little sister. Janet Moredock wills her joh as Secretary-Treasurer to anyone who is willing to take it. Roberta Wallace, Mary Fisher, and John McDonald will their jobs as yell-leaders to anyone who will promise not to try the splits (It’s dangerous.) Hildreth Cox wills her interest in the Jr. Class to anyone who is daring enough to try and get it. Iva Mae Greeman wills her 4-H work to the Walker boys. Phyllis Hiatt wills her height to Bugs P. Kathleen Brandenburg wills her job as editor to anyone who is intelligent enough to do it. Lena Brown wills her ambitious character to George Wiggs. Gale Young wills her quietness to Anne Beard. Norris Paul McKinney wills his set of encyclopedias to anyone who wants them. (He’s read ’em all.) Carrie Michael wills her smile to everyone. Dolores Fulton wills her meek ways to Barbara Beard. Helen Oberleas wills her dependability to Bud Bar-rick. Vera Wallace wills her jokes to Bertha Fulton. Marilyn Pitts wills her expert ability to giggle to Sue Hinshaw. Hugh Little wills his Government grade to just anyone. Free of charge.” Don Harvey wills his attendance record to Phil Johnson. Kenneth Carlisle wills his Ford to anyone who will have it. Martha Baird wills her cooking ability to the Sophomore girls’ Home Ec. class. From what we hear they need it. Dale Wright wills his married life to no one. Education comes first. Johnny Wright wills his position as a quarterback to Bob Adair. Carolyn Cline wills her cute figure to Glendora Poer. Rebecca Bailey wills her love for office practice class to Jackie Godby. Donnadee Campbell wills her sweet disposition to Mary Little. Wilda Beam wills her ability to catch a man to all girls who don’t wish to be “old maids.” Joanne Barrick wills her red hair to Maggie Freeman. Barbara Stafford wills her energy to the Freshmen— they are going to need it to get through school. Winona Hoover wills her clerking job to any girl willing to miss the eighth period. Betty Mossburg and Veda Owen will their singing ability to next year’s chorus. Dortha Myers wills her share in the Mobile Oil Co. to absolutely no one. Virginia Nicholson wills her quiet manners to Helen Barrick. Garland Campbell wills her basketball ability to Larry Foster. Georgeanna Walker wills her ability to study to all those 7th and 8th graders. They need it worse than anyone. Lawrence Tolley wills his mischievousness in the assembly to those 8th grade boys who are always so well behaved. Don Johns wills his knowledge of Grammar to no one—it isn’t worth much. Harold Mendenhall wills his books to any junior. They are practically new. Well, this is the end of our will, and if there is anyone who does not want what was willed to him, please don't try to return it because we don’t want it either. THE SENIORS OF “49 sixth grade First Row—Susan Miller. Anne Wallace. Lorita Wright, Connie Hearn. Anna Marie Clark, Carolyn Sue Ross, Carole (Jrinstead, Dorccnc Billingsley, Marcia Kinkead. Wanda Stafford, Helen Robbins, Jane Wiles, Henita Kcllam, Mary Jane Shaw, Rachael Hammack. Carolyn Nance. Second Row—Mrs. Hammer, Anna Faye Walker, Claretta Wright, Phyllis Hurtron, Ivalou Hume, focnita Cox, Odette Coppcss, Annette Copj� ess, Kay Barnes, Peggy Alexander, Paula Beard, Shirley Tolliver, Ilecnc Lindenmayer. Third Row—James Wright. Ralph Harvey, Russell Light, Gordon Bacon, Myron Robbins, Billy Graham, Mark Thistlcwaitc, Donald Harbaugh, Robert Hollingsworth, Vaugh Nesbitt. Keith Inskeep, Marvin Biddle. (Jail Godby, Ralph Biddle, Roger Woodrum. Stout, Ethel Kinsey, Barbara Wiles, Rosemary Merrill. Second Row—Diane Hancock, Russell Durbin, Vernon Shupe, Phillip Cole, Gertrude Fisher, Diane Fesmirc, Nancy McMurtry, Billy Stone, Becky McLure. Annetta Ogle, John Hile, Billy Moore, Janice Ottinger, Louise Bailey, Gladys Alexander. Third Row—Patricia Spear, Janet Haughcy, Billy Jessup, Kcnnic Parr, David Landis, Steve McVey. Tommy Layne, Verlin Johnson, (Jloria Harris. Margaret Ann Burton, Mary Margaret Ogle, Sarah Hiatt. Edith Clanton. Fourth Row—Phillip Pearson, Mike Kerchcval, Donald McCullough, Phillip Duchcmin, Raymond Vorrhis, Bobbie Walker, Ronald Singleton. Nolan Millikan, Don Long. Jennie Pritsch, Patty Jo Smith, Marie Stafford. Evelyn 'Peter. Edgar Pettit. Fifth Row—Mrs. Childress, Jerry Hiatt, Mrs. Minder. I.eft Side—Shirley Hiatt, Ronald Watts, Connie Bilby. David Voss, Ronald Fulwider, John McCarty, Carroll Reddick, (Jloria Strong, Bill Dunham. Right Side—Judy Dell. Jane McMurtry. William Pawlak, Jacqueline King. Richard Law. Bills K. Goff, Jack Downs. Ida Mae Johnson, Bernie Ray Watts, Harry Hall, Jacob Hiatt. Robert Goodnight. Neal Godby, Mrs. Merrill. Teacher. Second Row—Doris Bray, Judith Booth, Carolyn Burton, Alice Miller, Sherry Hoover, Betty Sue Mathews, Mary Lou Bacon. Violet Pierce, Barbara Staley. Diana Hadley, Rosemary Stone, Kay Swain. Patricia Brocato, James Harvey. Robert Seymour, George Bailey. Third Row—John Harbaugh, Roy Phifer, Frank Nesbitt, Russell Owen, Edwin Davis, Ronnie Lambert, Phillip Inskeep, Ivan Emry. Johnnie Crooper. David Hammack. Elmer Bitncr, Larry Hobson, Fred Gary, Charles Price. James Caldwell. Billy Doyle Beard. Norman Delph, John Ridge, Ronnie Pickett. Max Kerchcval. Jon Overdorf, (Jerald Ruffin, James McVey. Thomas Wright. David Pettijohn, Norman Strawn. Ronnie Heck. First Row—Marcia Wright. Barbara Singleton. Ronald Godby, Wretha Scott, Don Wills, Connie Sims, Von Pitts, Edgar Summitt, Clcora Calvert, Marleta G odnight. Bonnie Hutchens, Shirley Johnson, Wanda fourth First Row—Miss Freeman, Teacher. Judy Hinshaw, Marzclla Graham, Charlene Lou Moreland, Jane Anne Rockcy, Lois Ross, Cccile Green, Marilyn Biddle, Betty Law, Carolyn 'Peter, Sharon Fostnight, • ■ First Row—Charles Hadley, Timothy King, Mary Lou Bitner, Robert Bilby, Lea Beth Johnson, Barbara Pawlak, Nan Marie Gardner, Susan Woodrum, Joyce Ruffin, Treena Henthorn, Luella Goodnight, Janet Sue Van Meter, Carolyn Honnold, Paul Walton, Larry Graham, Vance Wallace, Robert Mintier. Second Row—Melva Pickard, Neal Cody, Phil Pickett, Ernie Strawn, Sue Reddick, David Grinstead. Betty Joan Prater, Luc Reddick, Janet Pickett, Doncl Dell, Ronnie Moore, Billie Small, Clcta Calvert, Mary Ellen Johnson, Connie Glover, Amy Griffith, Jimmie Spencer, Randall Raines. Third Row—Niles Millikan, Larry Kinkead, John Downs, Clarence Hutslar, Jimmie Swain, Lowell Clark, Marilyn Miller, Elizabeth Little, Judith Roudebush, Jane Wilson, Marsha Palmer, Marie Reynolds, Nancy Creek. Dorothy Beard, Karen Booker, Wilma Craig, Sally Stahl, Margaret Stewart, Jualcla Ramsey, Judith McClure, John Ramsey, John Voorics, Lary Joe Pearson, Murray Durbin, Charles Bascy, Kenneth Kinsey, Keith Wallace, Mrs. Stapleton, Mrs. Walker. third grade First Row—Trina Cain, Dale Ogle, Gary Petitt, Jessie Smith. Virginia Wiley, Barbara Mossburg, Sandra Johnson, Judith Price, Mary June Walton, Helen Stone, Judith Ann Hankins, Diane Merrill, Larry Joe Greathouse, Charles F.nas Pickett, Karen Faye Goodnight, Jean Haughey, Floretta May Downs. Second Row—Mrs. Hazel Talbert, Gloria Pulliam, Kicth Downs, Charles Robert Fulwider, Donald Lee Alexander, John Snethen, Joyce Stowers, John William Emry, Jimmie Childers, Gerald Lindenmayer, Larry Allen Wright, James Bragg, Mary June Tolliver, Rosa-Ivn Graham, Mary Ellen Hiatt, Donna Kay Alexander, Miss Harriet A. Seller. Third Row—Diana Marie McCullough, Dortha McClcarron, Lyle Richard Reddick, Judith Ellen Burton, Janet Fosnight, Ronald Anderson, Marjorie Pritsch, Patricia Barnes, Larry Bill Cox, Bobby Seats, Charlene Burton, John Robert Hoover, Patricia Hobson, Karen Ann Thistlewaite, Wavnc Wallace, Francis Ridge. Fourth Row—Jean Ann Lambert, Larry Lee Biddle, Ronald Godby, Dixie Barnes, Marthena Rawlings, Clovis Leroy Rudd, Luanna Kay Wright, Donald Marcum, Cloyd Eugene Hawkins, Bernetta Sue Law, Rex Carl Green, Jackie Whicker, Mary Lou Beam, Ronald Isenhoar, Edgar Spears, Stanley Bray. second grade Front Row—Harold Anderson, Sue Inman, Nancy Cole, Pat King, Tommy Bilby, Joy Barricks, Jimmie Godby, Linda Fox, Joe Kellam, Dwain Biddle, Kenny Scott, Mary Phifer, Judy Watts, Rebecca Sue Williams, Kathy Wright, Richard Watts, Jerry Moore. Second Row—Larry Hume, Ronald Arnett, David Inskeep, Roy Cudworth, Martha Bascy, Darlene Griffith, David Layne, Nancy Sears, Jerry Whicker, Carole Blaklcy, Robert McClay, Fred Small, Janet Stanley, Steve Marlowe. Third Row—Patty Foltz, Donald Leonard, Kirk Hoggatt, Rebecca Clark, Regina Booker, Carole Beard, Marcia Lutz, John Pickett, Mike Rudd, Barbara Pritsch, Mary Owen, Jenny Ottingcr, David Lutz. Fourth Row—Pamela Pickett, Karl Ferguson, Ronald Glover, Jean Kinsey, Jerry Hunt, Jerry Ayers, Johnny Bob Holmes, Delbert Lynn Wright, Eudenc Thompson, Janice Bogan, Larry Joe Mann, Danny MeVey, Bennie Mathews, Joan Robbins, Eddc Joe McClure, Patsy Shupc, Carolyn Sue Waitt, Jude Moreland. first grade TURNING BACKWARD AUGUST 31—Everyone sure is happy today. I don't know why, but they act as if they like getting back to school. SEPTEMBER: 1. The Senior Class officers were elected today. It’s Dillinger for a third term. 2. Mary Helen Fisher, Roberta Wallace, and John McDonald were elected as yell leaders for the second year. We also had Freshmen Initiation—they really looked like Indians. 3. We started our football season by defeating Danville 19 to 6. 6. No wonder we don’t like having school today. It’s Labor Day. 9. We had a fire drill today. I don’t think anyone would ever stay in a school building long enough to get hurt badly. 10. We beat Kirklin 27 to o. Isn’t that grand! 13. I don’t see why all the senior girls arc so sleepy. It’s just Monday. 15. Do all schoolteachers become quarrelsome, or do all quarrelsome people become school teachers? 17. Sure was a swell ball game. Sheridan 6, Delphi 6. 21. We walked over Brownsburg 20 to o. 24. Wonder why all the teachers are smiling so? couldn’t be payday, could it? We played Jackson Central and defeated them by a score of 20 to o. 29. F. F. A District meeting was held here. OCTOBER: 1. We upset Crawfordsville, 6-0. 5. B-team boys play Noblesville tonight. Mr. Hobbs says it’s going to cost $1.50 to get in. Cheap, huh? 8. We beat Kirklin again. Gets monotonous, but we like it. 11. The teachers get a change tonight, they can argue with our parents, instead of us, at the P. T. A. meeting. 13. We had convocation today with Reverend Hile as speaker. 15. Won another ballgame. Beat Westfield 13-0. 19. We beat Noblesville, 32-0. Meet the Hamilton County Football Champs of 1948! We had a snake dance before the game so we couldn’t lose. 21. No school for four days. Teachers’ Institute to give the poor teachers a chance to find out what to do with their “problem-pupils”. 22. We beat Tipton in a thriller, 21-19. We ccr-tainly arc happy and proud, and we have a reason to be. This is the first time since 1908 that a Sheridan football team has finished a season undefeated. 25. Mr. Hobbs held the first basketball practice today. 27. Who had a Hallowe’en Party last night? And wonder where Jim Ross got his firecrackers? ? 29. Grade youngsters paraded for the high school today, all masked up. Scared me! NOVEMBER: 4. Jr.-High boys lost their games with Zions-ville. 5. Look at all the sad seniors. No wonder, government test. Parents gave a banquet for the football team at the Shelter House. to. Where is everyone today? Oh! rabbit hunting. Reverend Weatherman was the speaker at the convocation. 12. We won our first basketball game when we beat Delphi 38-36. 15. Mr. Eudaley was absent today. An eye injury—due to rabbit hunting, we think. The Lions Club sponsored a banquet for the football team. 16. The seniors received a talk on Social Security today from one of their representatives. 17. Sophomores had a class party in the gym. 19. We beat Noblesville 58-27. 23. The Sunshine Society held its annual Chili Dinner and presented a program to the student body. 25. Thanksgiving Day. By evening everyone around S. H. S. will be full of turkey. 26. Well, our luck ran out. Crispus Attucks beat us, 53-47. 30. The senior play, “A Lucky Penny”, was presented. DECEMBER: 3. We got beaten again, this time by Winamac 50-44. 7. 4 H Club Dinner. 8. We had a convocation, and Reverend Hilc was the speaker. Our luck changed. We defeated Kirklin 77-21. to. That was a good game with Rensselaer and we won 43-36. 13. P. T. A. meeting tonight. 15. Now we’re really going to town. We beat Westfield 55-33. 17. The score of the Rossville game was 63-41 and we won! 22. We also beat Tipton, 51-40. That is certainly a nice way to start the 11 day Christmas vacation everyone. 28. For the first time in a scheduled game we won over Kokomo, 38-37. JANUARY: 3. Look at all the sleepy pupils, looks like hangovers to me. Happy New Year! 5. We won over Greentown, 42 to 26. 7. We also beat Carmel 55 to 29. 10. Another P. T. A. meeting tonight. 12. We had a convocation today. Our speaker was Reverend Griffith. 13. Ohh, why do we have these things? Exams can be so painful, especially if you haven't studied! 14. These things will happen once in a while. West Lafayette defeated us 39-31. 20. Most classes heard President Truman repeat his oath of office today. County Tourney started tonight and we beat Fishers by only 1 point, 33-32. 22. We got past Westfield this afternoon, 32-27, but Carmel knocked us out in the finals, 28-27. Better luck next year, boys. 25. The boys in shop class arc going to have to quit running up town every 6th and 7th period. 28. We played Tipton tonight and they beat us two points—38-36. FEBRUARY: 1. Mr. Hobbs was absent today, but we were still expected to behave. 3. Poor senior boys. About twelve people to go to Arthur Murray’s and only one car. 4. Our more talented music students entertained us today with the numbers they will play in the music contest tomorrow. They should all get firsts. 7. The Driver's Training classes found out what made a spark plug spark today. They went to the Ford garage for class. 9. The Junior and Senior classes, accompanied by Mrs. Cline, Mr. Hobbs, and Mrs. Inskcep, visited the State Legislature. Wonder if anyone missed us? There was also convocation. Reverend Jenkins was speaker, and he was assisted by two evangelists. 11. We played our first overtime game today, but Attica still beat us 48-46. 12. We’re back in the running again. We beat Brovvnsburg 46 to 28. 14. P. T. A. meeting. 15. As the students entered the assembly today they knew just how Admiral Byrd felt when he reached the South Pole. Brrr. 17. Whether it is good or bad, we learned that we play Windfall in the Sectional. 18. After Hobbs, Pitts, and Glenn fouled out, Lebanon beat us 35-31. 21. We had the drawing for Sectional tickets today and all the parents won’t be unhappy. The Freshmen Class had a party in the gym. 22. Wonder where certain freshmen girls went after the class party last night? 23. This was a short day for S. H. S. We got out at 11:15 f°r the Sectional. In the afternoon, we defeated Windfall 53 to 31. We met Tip-ton in the evening session and after an overtime, came out on top with a 41-40 score. 26. In the afternoon we beat Sharpsville 27 to 25. We defeated Westfield fairly easily, 45-32, to win a berth in the Regional for the first time in 6 years. Good luck, fellows. We certainly are proud of you. MARCH: 5. We lost our first game in the Regional when Wabash beat us 50-33. We are sorry we had to lose, but we’re still proud of the team and Coach Hobbs. On the whole, it has been a good season. 8. Reverend Ransomc was the speaker at Convocation. 9. The Honor Society held its initiation. 21. The Lions Club entertained the basketball squad at a banquet. MAY: 7. The Seniors left tor a six-day trip to Washington, D. C., and other ports unknown. 15. Tonight was our Baccalaureate. 16. Tonight was our Commencement. Good luck to you future Seniors. We sincerely hope that your Senior year will be as eventful as ours. Athletics V another race hath been, and other palms are won Football First Row: Montie Merrill—Manager, Rollie Goff, Don Obcrlcas, Bob Adair, Keith Waitt, Charles Barrick, Robert Alexander, Norris McKinney, Martin Little, Don Lccklitncr, Billy Litteral, Milo Padgett, Phillip Johnson, Richard Sample, Bob Hammer—Manager. Second Row: Walter Pawlak—Manager, Johnny Wright, Ed Long, Harold Pitts, Arnold Pettigrew, Marvin Barker, Lester Cox, Bill Kinkead, Dick Henderson, Dick Hiatt, Forest Durbin, Jack Gary, Wanyc Henley—Manager. Third Row: Jack Henley, Kermit Paddack, Warren Bower, Kenneth Cline, Tom Pickett, Walter Waitt. Mr. Stout, Wendell Dillinger, Don Glenn, Jim Johnson, Wiley Sanders, Don Inskeep, John Brandon—Manager. Proudly we hail the fighting Blackhawks who again make history repeat itself by galloping through the season undefeated. The last time this feat was accomp lished was in 1908. Much of this credit goes to Coach Stout who skillfully guided the team through nine vie tories and one tie. The “Battling Blackhawks” blasted all county foes to win the Hamilton County Champion ship. Sheridan dominated the All-County team with Dick Henderson, Bill Kinkead, Warren Bower, Tom Pickett, Kermit Paddack, Wiley Sanders, Don Glenn, Harold Pitts, and John Wright. We think Ed Long, Wendell Dillinger, and Walter Waitt deserve a berth here, too. Congratulations, team of ’48. Good luck team of ’49. COACH STOUT Sheridan 19 Danville 6 Sheridan '9 Kirklin 0 Sheridan 6 Delphi 6 Sheridan 33 Brownsburg 0 Sheridan 20 Jackson Central 0 Sheridan 6 Crawfordsville 0 Sheridan 27 Kirklin 0 Sheridan 3 Westfield 0 Sheridan 32 Noblesville 0 Sheridan 21 Tipton l9 ! I I I I f I f r i i i i T T ' 1 ! 1 I 1. Tom “Bang Bang” Pickett 2. Harold “Hurry Up” Pitts 3. Kermit “Handles Paddack 4. Warren Beak” Bower 5. Wiley Spec Sanders 6. Dick Skitch Henderson 7. Ed “Jesse” Long 8. William Wild Bill” Kinkcad 9. Don “The Count” Glenn 10. Wendell “Little John” Dillingcr 11. Johnny Squirrel” Wright 12. Walter Bruno Waitt Basketball First Row: Don Inskccp, Ed Long, Jack Bishop, Tom Pickett. Second Row: Don Glenn, Jack Gary, Harold Pitts, Harry Hobbs, Paul McClay, Garland Campbell. Third Row: Mr. Hobbs. Harold Billingsley, Morris Stafford, Thomas Coppcss, Rex Pitts. Roland Wallace, Larry Foster, Charles Hutchens —Manager. The Sheridan Blackhawks’ basketball team, coached by Larry Hobbs, had a very successful season. Coach Hobbs showed superior ability by forming a winning team during his second year here. Sheridan lost the Hamilton County Tournament to Carmel in a one point thriller, but the Blackhawks redeemed themselves by winning their first Sectional since 1943. In the Regional the boys put up a great battle, but died fighting against an excellent Wabash team. Kokomo won the tournament even though Sheridan had beaten them previously during the season. Harold Pitts was selected on the Marion Regional second team by the Indianapolis News. Don Glenn, Ed Long, Harold Pitts, and Tom Pickett will be lost to the squad by graduation. Garland Campbell graduated at the end of the first semester and enrolled in Anderson College where he has made a brilliant record on the varsity basketball team. With the abundance of reserve strength left among the underclassmen, we are confident that Coach Hobbs will formulate an even better team next year. COACH HOBBS Sectional Champs Season’s Record Sheridan 3« Delphi 36 Sheridan 68 Noblesvillc 27 Sheridan 47 Crispus Attucks 53 Sheridan 44 Winamac 50 Sheridan 77 Kirklin 21 Sheridan 43 Rensselaer 36 Sheridan 55 Westfield 33 Sheridan 63 Rossville 41 Sheridan 5' Tipton 40 COUNTY TOURNEY Sheridan 33 Fishers 32 Sheridan 32 Westfield 27 Sheridan 27 Carmel 28 Sheridan 38 Kokomo 37 Sheridan 42 Grcentown 26 Sheridan 55 Carmel 29 Sheridan 3' West Lafayette 38 Sheridan 36 Tipton 38 Sheridan 42 Flora 46 Sheridan 46 Attica 48 (overtime) Sheridan 46 Brownsburg 28 Sheridan 31 Lebanon 35 SECTIONAL Sheridan 53 Windfall 31 Sheridan 4' Tipton 40 (overtime) Sheridan 27 Sharpsvillc 25 Sheridan 45 Westfield 32 REGIONAL Sheridan 33 Wabash 50 Track First Row: Dick Henderson, Hugh Little, Dick Hiatt, Martin Little, Larry Foster. Second Row: Don Glenn, Wendell Dillinger, )ack Gary, Forest Durbin, Coach Stout. 1948 TRACK RECORD Sheridan 82 4 Jackson Central 51% Jackson Township 27 Sheridan 64 Crispus Attucks 40 'A Noblesville 30 % Sheridan 70 Galveston 21 Sheridan 63 Kempton 51 Sheridan 58 � 3 Lebanon 58 2 3 Last spring’s track team had an almost perfect record with four season victories against one defeat. The thinly clads brought recognition to our school by winning the Hamilton County Track Meet held at Noblesville. This achievement may again be awarded to the capable mentor—coach “Barney Stout.” We are especially proud of Don Gary and Harold Pitts who won events in the State Sectional at Technical High School in Indianapolis. Don Gary COUNTY TRACK MEET Sheridan 49 Carmel 37 Noblesville 30 Westfield 12 Jackson Central 11 won the half mile run in the Sectional, and finished sixth in the State tournament. Harold Pitts was second in the 200 yd. low hurdle race in the Sectional, but failed to place in the State tournament. The half-mile relay team composed of Hugh Little, Wendell Dillinger, Harold Pitts, and Don Gary won fourth place in the Sectional. The boys are looking forward to bettering this magnificent record this spring, and with that kind of spirit they will surely succeed. G. A. A First Row: Phyllis Watson, Velma Harwood, Pauline Goodnight, Carol Arthur, Mabeth Beard, Phillis Hoover, Hildreth Cox, Roberta Wallace, Mary H. Fisher, Janet Moredock, Dortha Myers, Virginia Nicholson, Barbara Stafford, Joanne Barrick, Rebecca Bailey, Wilda Beam, Norma Baird. Second Row: Seated—Charlene Padgett; Ann Beard, Mary Jean Wallace, Clara Ann Heffcl-mire, Juanita Wade, Betty Mossburg, Phyllis Pocr, Carol Overdorf, Marcia Fanchcr, Berbena Stone, Evelyn Harvey. Third Row: Patty Allen, Sally Gray, Lois Williams, Chiquita Padgett, Patricia Lindcnmcycr, Wilma Haughey, Wilma Harbaugh, Martha Minticr, Marjorie Wiles, Jeanette Pickett. Fourth Row: Helen Obcrlcas, Lena Brown, Barbara Pickett, Pat Spencer, Barbara Beard, Rosemary Godby, Betty Dillingcr, Janet Dillingcr, Carolyn Carson, Helen Barrick, Lylia Singleton. Left Side: June Graham, Glendora Poer, Phyllis Walker, Marcella Reddick, Winona Hoover, Beverly Adair. Right Side: Kneeling: Bertha Fulton, Delores Grinstcad; Standing: Lucille Army, Betty Bradley, Ruth Pickett. YELL LEADERS Mary Helen Fisher John McDonald Roberta Wallace Intra-Mural Athletics 1. Junior High Basketball squad. 2. Freshman Softball Champs. 3. Sophomore Softball Champs. 4. Junior High Football team. 5. Runner’s Safe! 6. Sophomore Touch Football Champs. “The High School Graduate of ’49” Surely this class of ’49 can’t be, The rosy-faced youngsters I used to see, Skipping to school, happy and free. Time has flown For these high school graduates That I have known. The high school graduate, Has accomplished much, Reading, writing and arithmetic, English, history and such. Through the grades to Junior High, Then the Freshman year, what fun, But they got by. A Sophomore? You bet, And they worked hard for another step. A Junior you see— Determined and with a will to win, They made the grade. A Senior? Yes-sir-ee. Of the high school graduate Much can be said, In sports and activities they’re tops. And too The cooperation of the P. T. A. Has been a major factor along the way. As the time draws nigh, To leave Sheridan High, No doubt, They look back, with a sigh of regret. Sweet memories linger, And on their way out, They pause to brush away a tear, But onward they must go To make room for another, A Senior next year. —By Ruth M. Owen. A History Of Sheridan George Boxley was the first white man to make a permanent settlement in Adams Township. In 1828 he built a cabin on the knoll north of Sheridan. In 1829 another settlement was made at Bakers Corner. There were only two roads in the township, one from Noblesville to Lafayette, and one from Strawtown to Lafayette. The town of Millwood was laid out in i860 on the south side of the pike running east and west. An addition was laid out on the north side of the pike. When application for a post office was made, and it was discovered that there was another Millwood in the State, the name was changed to Sheridan. In 1886 a harness shop and a general store were opened. The first flour mill was opened in 1868. A saw mill was also in operation. About 1867 the Methodists established the first church. By 1890 many dealers had come in and business was thriving. C. E. Elliott and Simmons Brothers were druggists, and Hutchins, Norman and Eudalcy, and Tol Collins had clothing stores. There were three banks, a music house, two furniture stores, and two flour mills. A molasses factory was established on South Georgia Street in 1899. The Weaver Lumber Company was established in 1908 and burned in 1913. A grain elevator was built in 1896 and the Sheridan Packing Plant opened in 1909. A creamery was established in 1902 by Taylor Wilson. In 1900 the Indiana Condensed Milk Company plant was established by W. N. Wilson. The industry grew to be the largest in the county and has been of great benefit to the farming community. Some of the early doctors included Drs. H. G. Moore, H. E. Davenport, J. W. Fancher, I. E. Davenport, J. C. Newby, and W. E. Cooper. The first schoolhouse near Sheridan was built by George Boxley on his farm. He instructed his own children and those of his neighbors in the log cabin. In 1850 the Dunn schoolhouse was built, and in 1869 the Rodeman schoolhouse was erected. E. A. Hutchens taught here for five years. The second ward building was erected in 1886. John F. Haines was principal, and a two years’ high school course was established. In 1895 the second ward building was built. In 1912 an addition was built and the high school was moved there. Early superintendents of the schools were John F. Haines, T. L. Harris, C. A. Peterson, David Wells, Milo H. Stewart, Charles Mendenhall, Abraham Bowers, E. J. Llewelyn, Roscoe Beals, H. L. Moreland, and James W. Kirk. In 1928 the first ward building burned. Classes were held in any available vacant rooms uptown until a new building could be built. The present building was dedicated in 1930 and classes entered in the fall of 1931. At that time the building was large enough to accommodate the student body. However, with the current enrollment, the facilities are inadequate. In the future, this building will probably be enlarged or another built for either the grade or high school students. SlcdUidcs Swing Your Partner . . . . Music Department I’irst Row: Joanne Barrick, Barbara Stafford, Jack Gotiby, Lora Pettigrew, Hildreth Cox. Second Row: Miss Baugh, Margaret Freeman, Marjorie Wiles, Carolyn Carson, Charlene Moore, Arnola Boyer, Marilyn Hershman, Rosemary Godby, Phillis Hoover, Jeanette Pickett, Marilyn King, Sally Gray, Don Billingsley, Ann Beard. Third Row: Mary Lee Hutchens, Bonnie Tetcr, Dorothy Wiles, Ann Handler, Janet Dillingcr, Betty Dillinger, Delores Grinstcad, Marcia F.vans, Mary Little, Marcia Fanchcr, Barbara Beard. Fourth Row: Phillip Inskeep, Jackie Pickett, Dorccnc Billingsley, Bertha Fulton, Alberta Wills, Marilyn Merrill, Lorin Cox, Evelyn Harvey, Phyllis Vair, Kathleen Brandenburg, Jerry Ottingcr, Clarence Licht, Roland Inskeep. The music department consists of the band, orchestra, and girls Glee Club. One of the highlights of the year was the District Solo-Ensemble contest at Indianapolis in which 17 members of the various organizations took part. Seven of these students won first division which entitled them to enter the State Contest at Terre Haute. Then, in April the County Music Festival was held at Sheridan. All three groups were entered in this. Miss Patricia Baugh has been the music director this year. BAND The band has had a lot of fun this year. It hasn’t all been work. We made several trips—both far marching and playing purposes. We marched for one football game and about all of the home basketball games. The marching band has been under the capable leadership of Jack Godby. Jack was assisted by five twirlers, Veda Owen, Barbara Stafford, Hildreth Cox, Joanne Barrick, and Lora Pettigrew. TWIRLERS Joanne Barrick. Veda Owen, I .ora Pettigrew, Barbara Stafford, Hildreth Cox, Jack Godby—Major. ORCHESTRA The orchestra is becoming enlarged all the time. There arc great hopes in the future, with the help of Mrs. Zimmerman, to make this one of the outstanding groups of the school. CHORUS The chorus has helped out in many things this year. The play which was given at the Christmas Program was presented by the choruses. They sang several places during the Christmas season. Then, there was the Solo Contest for various members, the County Music Festival, and various miscellaneous programs. The group has had quite a busy year. ORCHESTRA First Row: Marilyn Hershman, Jane Wiles, Carol Arthur, Miss Baugh, Margaret Freeman, Carolyn Carson, Marilyn Merrill. Second Row: Marilyn King, Alberta Wills, Sally Gray, Marcia Fancher. Third Row: Marcia Evans, Phillis Hoover, Dcloris Grin stead, Roland Inskeep, Don Inskeep, Phyllis Vair. First Row: Sharlcnc McClure, Bebena Stone, Anita Watson, Mary Rose Reddick. Roberta Wallace, Hildreth Cox, Carolyn Cline, Virginia Nicholson, Mary Helen Fisher, Janet Morcdock, Dortha Myers, Mary Lou Burtron, Evelyn Harvey, Barbara Partlow, Miss Baugh. Second Row: Mary Ann Swain, Sue Hinshaw, Juanita Wade, Joann Cline, Marcella Reddick, Betty Mossburg, Veda Owen, Lucille Army, Mabeth Beard, Ruth Pickett, Carol Arthur, Wilma Haughey, June Graham. Third Row: Ann Fancher, Ann Beard, Mary Jean Wallace, Marjorie Wiles, Carol Overdorf, Mary Jane Landis, Phyllis Pocr, Margaret Freeman, Anita Boone, Doris Stephenson, Charlene Moore, Evelyn Cline, Jenniemae Wallace, Lylia Singleton, Bertha Fulton. Fourth Row: Dcloris Grinstead, Phyllis Hoover, Martha Minticr, Wilma Harbaugh, Julianna Grinstcad, Pat Spencer, Barbara Beard. Rosemary Godby, Jeanette Pickett, Marcia Fancher, Mary Little, Marilyn Pitts, Phyllis Hiatt, Carolyn Carson, Norma Baird. SUNSHINE SOCIETY OFFICERS Seated: Carol Overdorf, Secretary; Mrs. hershman, sponsor; Phyllis Hiatt, President; Jeanette Pickett, Vicc-Presidpirt. Standing: Carolyn Cline. Treasurer; Betty Mossburg, Song Leader; Phillis Hoover, Assistant Treasurer; Mary Little. Pianist. BOYS’ COUNCIL OFFICERS Bill Kinkead, President; Mr. Waitt, sponsor; Jack Bishop, Secretary-Treasurer; Don Glenn, Vice-President: Walter Pawiak, Sergeant-at-Arms. BOYS’ COUNCIL The Boys’ Council is an organization of all the hoys in high school. This organization was formed a few years ago to provide a wholesome activity for boys comparable to the Sunshine Society for girls. The meetings usually consist of talks by business or professional men or of an educational movie. Each month the Boys’ Council sponsors a convocation. Ministers from the various churches are invited to speak before the student body. HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Helen Oltcrlcas, Marilyn Pitts, Roberta Wallace, Kathleen Brandenburg, Phyllis Hiatt. Standing: Mr. Stout—sponsor, Mr. Miller—Treasurer, Tom Pickett, John E. McDonald, Norris Paul McKinney, Don Johns. The Alpha Chapter of the National Society of Sheridan High School was established in 1946. Election to the society is based on scholarship, leadership, character, initiative, personal appearance, and personality. Membership is limited to 25 per cent of the senior class and 15 per cent of the junior class. To be eligible for membership, a candidate must have attended Sheridan High School one year, and he must be on the semester honor roll the semester preceding his election. Members elected in February include: Phillip Billingsley, Mary Helen Fisher, Carolyn Cline, Janet Moredock, Wendell Dillinger, Marcia Fancher, Martha Mintier, Marjorie Wiles, Patricia Jessup, Margaret Freeman, Jeanette Pickett, Carol Ovcrdorf, and Jesslyn Calvert. “S” CLUB 1st Row: Harry Hobbs, Harold Billinglcy, Bill Kinkcad, Tom Pickett. Dick Henderson. Larry Foster, Jack Gary, Walter Waitt, Johnny Wright, Arnold Pettigrew, Jack Henley, Wendell Dillinger. 2nd Row: Mr. Stout, Hugh Little, John E. McDonald, Phil Billingsley, Richard Hiatt, Norris P. McKinney, Ed Long, Harold Pitts, Martin Little. Warren Bower. 3rd Row: Don Glenn. Paul McClay, Kermit Paddack, Bob Adair, Wiley Sanders, Kenneth Cline, Forest Durbin, Mr. Hobbs. The “S” Club is an organization for boys who have earned a letter in the sport in which they have participated, or by being a manager or a yell leader. The purpose of the club is to promote clean at hletics, higher morals, and improve the general attitudes and ideals of the boys. Officers elected for the school year (1948-1949) arc: President, Tom Pickett; Vice President, John Wright; Secretary, Ed Long; Sergeant-at-Arms, Dick Henderson. This year we are selling pencils with the basketball schedule on them to raise funds for our “S” Club pins. Syllabus Staff Seated: Hildreth Cox, Janet Moredock, Carolyn Cline, Mrs. Griffith—Faculty Advisor, Kathleen Brandenburg, Helen Fisher. Helen Oberleas, Mary Standing: Don Johns. Tom Pickett, Lawrence Tolley, John E. McDonald, Dortha Myers, Marilyn Pitts, Veda Owen, Lena Brown, Roberta Wallace, Virginia Nicholson. Editor-in-Chief Kathleen Brandenburg Assistant Editor Helen Oberleas Business Manager Donald Johns vertising Committee Marilyn Pitts Dortha Myers Hildreth Cox Snapshot Editor Mary Helen Fisher Assistant Janet Moredock Art Editors Hugh Little John McDonald Kermit Paddack Joke Editor John McDonald Assistant Carolyn Cline Sports Editor Tom Pickett Calendar Lawrence Tolley Typists Virginia Nicholson Lena Brown Betty Mossburg Betty Mossburg, Play Cast A LUCKY PENNY Roberta Wallace, Tom Pickett, Norris Paul McKinney, Phil Billingsley, Marilyn Pitts, Hildreth Cox, Janet Moredock, Carolyn Cline, Wendell Dillinger. Not Pictured— Jack Henley, John Brandon, Dortha Myers, Mary Helen Fisher, Virginia Nicholson, Joanne Barrick. A LUCKY PENNY Now that we are Seniors and veteran actors, the task of putting on a play was not nearly so difficult. Of course we had our director, Miss Padgett, very worried when no one could remember his lines at dress rehearsal. We gave two performances, one to the first six grades in the afternoon, and one to the public that night. The story was about a sweet young girl named Penny, who decided to take up modern art. In order to show her how silly she was acting, the whole family went “arty” at once. Her father played the sax, her mother went in for interpretive dancing, and the maid tried to get the body beautiful. The family then got into trouble about an important contract that Penny’s father wanted badly. Penny finally realized how silly she had been and consented to go to the school dance with Kerry, her boy friend, and her dad got that important contract. A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT Our first attempt at presenting a play was a success! We chose a mystery-comedy entitled A Stranger in the Night.” The unusual stage setting was a gift shop just off the lobby of the Boulevard Hotel. The gift shop is very capably owned and operated by two attractive young ladies, Sylvia Lee and Mabel Crane, who seem very good natured and fun loving, and not at all deserving of the events that fall upon their shapely shoulders—because someone is plotting murder, and the gift shop is the very center for the murder plot. Unknown to the girls, someone in this town is to be murdered, and the murderer is to get his instructions via a gift to be purchased here at the shop. Grant Terry, a newspaper reporter, has followed the scent this far. and stops to warn the girls of the impending danger. From then on there is much action—a gift is actually stolen from the shop in the middle of the night. It turns out to be a box of stationery. The entire cast then gets the notion that he or she is the intended victim. Grant Terry then succeeds in catching the murderer who turns out to be the most unsuspected one of all, the House Detective. Play Cast “STRANGFR IN THE NIGHT” Seated— Kathleen Brandenburg, Jim Ross, Betty Mossburg. Standing— Lawrence Tolley, Wendell Dillinger, Hildreth Cox, Miss Padgett—Director, Tom Pickett, Marilyn Pitts, Mary Helen Fisher, Kermit Paddack, Dortha Myers. Not Pictured—Vera Wallace Agriculture and Home Economics Dairy Judging: Phillip Cline, Lloyd Walker, Neil McCullough, Floyd Walker. 4-H judging teams Grain Judging: Ben Coppcss, Charles Hutchens, Walter Pawlak, Warren Bower. Livestock Judging: Walter Waitt, John Hiatt, Harold Billingsley, Donald Oberleas, Clifford Hcffclmirc. Not pictured—Bobby Honnold. 4-H officers First Row: Clara Ann Hcffelmire, Recreation Leader; Rosemary Godby, Song Leader; Clarence Moore, Secretary; Mr. Hobson, Sponsor. Second Row: Clifford Hcffelmire, President; Harold Billingsley. Health Officer; Walter Waitt, Vice President; Floyd Walker, Recreation Leader; Warren Bower, Treasurer. F. H. A. First Row: Mrs. Nightcnhclscr, Sponsor; Ruth Pickett, Reporter; Deloris Grinstcad. Parliamentarian: Phyllis Hoover, Historian: Carol Ovcrdorf, Secretary. Second Row: Rosemary Godby, Treasurer: Mary Helen Fisher. President; Helen Oberleas, Vice President. F. F. A. First Row: Mr. Hobson, Sponsor; Phillip Cline, Secretary; Walter Pawlak, Sentinel; Kenneth Cline, President. Second Row: Clifford Plcffclmirc, Reporter Walter Waitt, Treasurer; Forest Durbin, Vice President. 4-H Club F. F. A. Through 4-H Club work the members learn by: I pledge My head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, for my Club, my Community and my Country. THE DAIRY JUDGING TEAM The Dairy Judging team placed first in the County Contest, and seventh place at the District Contest and at the 4-H Club Round-up. THE LIVESTOCK. JUDGING TEAM The Livestock Judging team placed first in the County Contest and thirteenth in the District Contest. THE GRAIN JUDGING TEAM The G rain Judging team placed second in the County Contest and sixteenth in the District Contest. The Future Farmers of America, or “F. F. A.” as it is commonly known, is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools under the provision of the National Vocational Education Acts. The F. F. A. is an intra-curricular activity having its origin and root in a definite part of the school curriculum, vocational agriculture. Among other things, members learn through active participation how to conduct and take part in a public meeting; to speak in public; to buy and sell cooperatively; to solve their own problems; to finance themselves; and to assume civic responsibility. The foundation upon which the Future Farmers of America organization is built, includes leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship and patriotism. The Future Farmers of America is a non-profit, non-political, farm youth organization of voluntary membership, designed to take its place along with other agencies striving for the development of leadership, the building of a more permanent agriculture, and the improvement of country life. It constitutes one of the most efficient agricultural teaching devices that has been discovered up to the present time. The F. F. A. is 100 per cent American in its ideals and outlook and has no outside affiliations. There is no secrecy connected with any of its activities. F. H. A. Future Homemakers Of America Club The Fututc Homemakers of America Club was established in Sheridan this year. Our purpose is: to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking; to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership; to encourage democracy in home and community life; to work for good home and family life for all; to promote inteinational good will; to foster the de- velopment of creative leadership in home and community life; to provide wholesome individual and group recreation; and to further interest in home economics. Our sponsor is Mrs. Nightenhelscr and our Chapter Mother is Mrs. Grinstead. A district meeting was held at Southport March 12, 1949, and we sent five representatives. Driver’s Training In the horse and buggy days, there were few accidents. The horse had sense to stay away from danger even it his dri cr didn't. When automobiles replaced horses, the picture changed. Accidents were more frequent and drivers needed to be skilled. Realizing the need for a driver's training class, the course was adopted in Sheridan High School last fall. It has proved to be a very popular course and will unquestionably benefit those who learn to drive the safe and careful way. DRIVING CLASS Sealed: Martha Minticr. Phyllis Graham. First Row: Billy Hutchens. Lawrence Tolley, Julianna Grinstcad, Pat Jessup, Michard Sample, Harold Pitts. Arnold Pettigrew, Jim Johnson. Second Row: Bill Davis, Richard Hiatt, Warren Bower, Jack Henley, Wade Stone, Ed Long, Bill Kinkcad, Moncil K. Gardner, Wendell Dillingcr, Maurice Barker, Forest Durbin, Mr. Stout. THE SUNSHINE SOCIETY Motto “OTHERS” In 1949 the Sunshine Societies of Indiana arc celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary of gifts to the Riley Hospital. This celebration will be the theme of the state convention in New Castle and the program will be centered around the poet, James Whitcomb Riley. At a state meeting for sponsors and presidents held September 25 at the Marott Hotel in Indianapolis, Mrs. II. L. Hollcnbach, state Sunshine Dean, submitted a resolution for the Sunshine Societies of Indiana to establish a nurse’s Scholarship fund. For each of the next five years, one girl lrom each district is to receive the scholarship. Twenty-five girls shall thus complete their nurses’ training. Sunshine Camp is regarded as a valuable means of training girls in Sunshine ideals. Phyllis Hiatt, president of the Sheridan chapter, was a counselor at the camp held June 4-12, at Camp Tecumsch near Delphi. Other Sheridan girls chosen to attend were Jeanette Pickett, Rosemary Godby, Mary Helen Fisher, Janet Morcdock, and Hildreth Cox. Attcr all freshman girls had learned the Sunshine creed and song, they were initiated into the society at a beautiful candlelight service at the Methodist Church on October 8th. In November the girls had their traditional chili luncheon and Thanksgiving program for the general assembly. The Benevolence Committee bought and decorated a large Christmas tree for the main hall, filled four baskets with food contributed by students of the entire school, and distributed them to elderly and needy persons. Each year the name of the “Ideal Girl” chosen by the Sunshine girls is placed on a plaque in the main hall. The “Ideal Girl” chosen last year was our chapter president and state Sunshine president for 1948, Phyllis Landis. A Mother-Daughter banquet is one of the activities planned by the society. LATIN CONTEST Each year High-School Achievement contests arc offered in English, Latin, and mathematics. In 1946 Kathleen Brandenburg and Vera Wallace represented Sheridan in the first-year Latin contest held at Indiana University Extension in Indianapolis. Kathleen placed second and Vera placed twelfth in this district contest. Because of transportation difficulties no State contest was offered that year. State ratings were based on the district placings. In 1947, Kathleen and Vera again represented Sheridan in the second-year Latin contest. MATHEMATICS CONTEST In 1946 Norris Paul McKinney, Phillip Billingsley, Helen Oberleas, and Kathleen Brandenburg com|K tc l in the local algebra contest. After three tests, Norris Paul and Kathleen were chosen to participate in the District Contest held at Indiana University Extension in Indianapolis. Norris Paul placed seventh and Kathleen placed eighth. No state contest was held that year and state placing was based on district scores. Norris Paul was twenty-fourth and Kathleen thirty-fifth. In 1947 after Norris Paul, Phillip, Helen and Kathleen again participated in a local contest, Norris Paul and Phillip entered the Geometry Contest. Norris Paul placed seventeenth in the State contest. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls Athletic Association was first introduced in Sheridan in 1944. It is composed of all High School girls who wish to participate in activities of an athletic nature. Each year officers arc chosen and dues arc collected. Parties are held according to the financial status of the treasury. G.A. pins arc given to Senior girls who have collected enough points throughout their 4 years of High School. 'Phis years organization is sponsored by Mrs. Nightcn-helstr, Home Economics and Physical Education teacher. The activities vary from bowling to softball, volley ball, kickball, basketball, and other numerous outside activities. The ’49 basketball tournament was held the first of February and the 1950 class of girls were the winners again for their third consecutive year. Kickball and softball tournaments will be held later in the year. The 1948 and 1949 officers are: president, Jeanette Pickett; vice president, Rosemary Ginlby; secretary-treas., Mary Helen Fisher, sergeant-at-arms, Juanita Wade. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SEASON The Junior High boys had a very successful season. The “A” team had a 13 won record against 8 lost, which was a good record for Junior High boys. The team composed of Don Billingsley. Joe Hobbs, Bob Hines, Louis Steel, Don Shupe. Dallas Grinstcad, Roland Inskeep, Bud Harris, Meredith Went, Jimmie Gary, and Aldcn Bacon. Joe Hobbs was the leading scorer with 172 points in 21 games. Don Billingsley was second with 114 points in 20 games. The “B” team had a good record with 8 wins and 7 defeats. The team was composed of Larry McClure, Dallas Grinstead. Roland Inskeep, Aldcn Bacon. John Oberleas, Bud Harris, Bob Barricks. Jerry Ottingcr, Jimmy and Jerry Spcll-bring, Bob Rawlings. Butch Gary, and Norman Dclph. Grin-stead, Inskeep and McClure were the leading scorers in the “B” team games. 1. Family 2. Brush them good 3. Carolyn 4. On Parade 5. New style? 6. Loafing 7. Barbara 8. Those expressions! 9. Could it be the sun? 10. Relaxing 11. Long ago and far away 12. Share a lollipop 13. Clearing the bar 14. Freshman Champs 1. Peek-a-boo 2. Chums 3. Smile for the birdie 4. Going home 5. Whatcha eatin’? 6. Want a ride? 7. Scooter bugs 8. Hi Phyl 9. Old Friends 10. Sophs 11. Long ago 12. W. H. Y. Club 13. Room for one more 14. Hurry or you'll be late 15. Miss America, 1949? Hit Parade Win or Lose It's Too Soon To Know Here I’ll Stay It’s A Most Unusual Day Love Somebody ........... My Happiness Marilyn J. to that certain one. Lena B. to Paul McClay. Maggie F. to K. O’Conner. .............Graduation Day ......Winona H. to Rick S. Fred F. to Phil Hiatt Sleepy Time Gal Carol A. when Dick stays too late the night before. That Certain Party Marilyn Pitts’ New Year’s Eve party. A Pella Needs A Girl ....................................................... Ed L. to Roberta. I he Girl That 1 Marry John E. to Carolyn. It s All Over Now Babe to Forest. Its Magic Betty M. to John P. Little White Lies What all the fellas wish they could get away with. Jfnny Wendell to Jenny. I vc Got You Under My Skin ........................................Hildreth to Jack. Prisoner of Love Helen O. to Glen. Are You Havin Any Fun The question dedicated to all girls going steady. I Still Get A Thrill Hugh to Maebeth. Side By Side Carrie and Jimmy. Sweet And Lovely Rex to Mary Lou. Ain t Misbehavin ...................................Don G. to his girl at the county seat. My Ideal .................................................................... Dort to Pokey. II I m Lucky Juanita to Walker. Isn t It Romantic To watch some of the Freshmen in the movies. Wondrin When Marilyn and Keith and vice versa. Short and Sweet Carolyn Cline. If 1 Should Love You Eddie to Mary Ann Swain. Love That Boy Ruth P. to Merriman. Lonesome l or Love Rosemary to DeNoon. Ain t No Gal Got No Brand On Me Jim Ross. As Long As I Live Johnny W. to Mary Jane. The Day You Came Along Kathleen to Bill. Don’t Change Sweethearts Becky to Harold. It s A Quiet Town Sheridan—all the time. Let s Get Lost June to Presley My Old Flame Mary Fisher to J. Haddock. Sooner Or Later ......................................................... Janet M. to Don B. r r [ r r [ r. r r r. r. r. r. r. r. r. r r. I r. r For several years the business and professional men of Sheridan and the surrounding community have made possible the publishing of the annual by buying advertising space. If they had not contributed so generously to our advertising fund, this Syllabus could not have been a reality. We, the Syllabus staff, sincerely thank each one who contributed and hope that each person who reads this book will join us in expressing our appreciation by patronizing our advertisers. I— Remember........ A Man Who Watches The Clock, Generally BIDDLE’S SHERIDAN Phone 351 INDIANA ! I I I ____________i A foreign correspondent while on tour of Europe received a cable that really deserves a medal for the prize “short short story” of the year. It read: “Couldn’t wait for you so have married your father. Love. Mother.” 1 sneezed a sneeze into the air, It fell to earth I know not where. Hut hard and froze were the looks of those In whose vicinity I snozc. “Friends,” said the preacher, “the subject of my sermon today is liars. How many in this congregation have ever read the sixty-ninth chapter of Matthew?” Most of the hands went up. You are the people 1 want to preach to, the preacher said, there is no such chapter. Mr. Stout: (in History class) “Where’s Cleveland?” Hob Adair: Cleveland is in New York today, and Hob Feller is pitching.” Mrs. Cline: Where is the capital of the United States? Phil Hillingsicy: All over the world. “Of course, I’ll be liberal with my money after we’re married, darling. I’ll spend it on you as fast as I make it. Now what else do you want to know? How fast do you make it?” The little boy hail been fed health foods all his life. One day he pushed his plate of spinach away from him, cried out desperately: Spinach, nothing but spinach, carrots and broccoli. Why can't I have rickets like the rest of the kids?” Compliments to the Class of “49” GRAHAM MOTOR SALES DeSoto - Plymouth Barney Stout: Who was Thomas Paine? Jack Bishop: He was a rare individual who was obsessed by common sense. Voice on phone: “Dale Wright is sick today and can’t come to class. He requested me to notify you. Mr. Hobbs: “All right. Who is this speaking? Voice: “This is my roommate. The proper time for divorce is during the courtship. “Suppose you came home and found your wife’s head in the oven with all the gas jets burning, what would you do? “Baste her every fifteen minutes.” Norris Paul: “Why does a boy have to hold a girl’s hand?” Joe Stephenson: “Sclf-dcfcnsc you sap! Ever have a tooth-ache? To cure, fill your mouth with cool water and set on the stove until the water boils. Old Chinese Proverb: Ostrich who stick his head in sand at noonday, get burned in the end. He: I wish I had a nickel for every girl I’ve kissed. She: What would you do? Buy a pack of gum? Mr. Hobson: How should you keep milk from becoming sour? Cliff Hcffelmire: Keep it in the cow. Mr. Hobson: Define H20 and C02. Don Glenn: H20 is hot water and C02 is cold water. Barbara Stafford: Darling, my mind seems to be wandering. Bud Barracks: “Don’t worry, it’s too weak to go far! r--------------------------------------------j Compliments of WALLACE GRAIN and WALLACE WYATT Main Street D. F. HUTCHENS COMPANY Sheridan, Indiana “Always Under the Market” r [ [ r [ r. [ r. r r r r r r r. r r r. r r. r. PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF INDIANA, INC. Harker’s Soda Fountain and Luncheonette “Where Friends Meet” HARKER’S DRUG STORE Blotter—something you look for while the ink dries. Glutton—Somebody who takes the piece of French pastry you wanted. An elderly gentleman—wealthy and very deaf—came into our shop to purchase a much improved hearing aid. Two weeks later he returned to report that he could easily hear conversations even in the next room. “Your friends and relatives must be very happy that you can hear so much better.” Oh, I haven't told them, he chuckled. I've been sitting around listening—and do you know I’ve changed my will twice!” Husband to wife: I'll have to say one thing for your rel- atives—I like your mother-in-law better than mine.” At a restaurant an elderly wolf had made several sly, but futile attempts to flirt with a pretty young waitress who was serving him. Finally, when she brought his dessert he grew a little more bold. My dear,” he purred, where have you been all my life?” “Well.” chirruped the girl matter-of-factly, “for the first 40 years anyway, I probably wasn’t born.” Bo kstore clerk to young married couple: “Here is a prac- tical book on child training written by an authority— a sitter. Woman driver to traffic cop: Docs this ticket cancel the one I got this morning. Officer?” Bachelors who cat out of cans would be better off married— they would have someone to open the cans. Compliments Of MCDONALD’S HATCHERY Compliments of Sheridan Motor Company FORDS Phone 328 A ship's gunner, home on leave, was sitting with his cat before the fire. His wife had gone to visit some relatives, and had warned him to keep an eye on the fire. The gunner fell asleep. Two hours passed. The fire died. The wife returned. She took one look at her husband snoring before the dead fire, and screamed, “Fire!” The husband leapt to attention, tore open the door of the oven, rammed in the cat, slammed the door, and cried, “Number one gun ready!” One morning, while shaving, a fellow was cursing and swearing so loudly it attracted the attention of his wife who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen. “What’s the matter?” called his young spouse anxiously. “My razor—it won’t cut!” he shouted. “Don’t be silly, dear! she declared. “You mean to tell me your beard is tougher than linoleum?” Did you hear about the guy who died and left his floating kidney to the aquarium? Two things make a woman slow we find, In going any place. First she must make up her mind And then make up her face. Schmoe: I wish I had my wife back.” Joe: “Where is she?” S: I swapped her for a bottle of whisky.” J: “And now you realize how much you loved her?” S: “No, I’m thirsty again!” “I had a talk with daughter about the facts of life, John. You know, she’s sixteen now.” “Fine. Did you find out anything new?” T “You can get it at ELLIOTT’S” Drugs—Sundries—Prescriptions Veterinary Medicines Have you looked at your rugs lately? Other people do! ALEXANDER-SMITH RUGS CARPETS A. Weaver Sons Enjoy. . . FRAZIER’S Fresh Milk Ice Cream For 25 years we have enjoyed serving you, each year a little better J ■( 1 1 H. C. JOHNS 1 1 1 1 | Tcrhune 1 1 Groceries Meats 1 | O. T. Kercheval Universal Appliances 1 1 Sweepers 1 Sheridan, Indiana Water Heaters 1 1 1 Ranges 1 1 Washers 1 1 1 1 Plumbing Supplies 1 1 1 1 1 1 It had been a terrible season for the local basketball team and a friend was trying to cheer up the coach. “At least you’ve taught the boys fine sportsmanship,” he comforted. “They’ve certainly g x d losers.” “Good!” growled the coach. “They’re perfect!” I largrcavcs invented an improved machine for spinning cotton threads. He called this a jenny in honour of his wife. Crompton also invented a similar machine. He called it a mule. Little Willie tugged at his mother’s apron strings. ”Ma, didn't I hear you tell Aunt Marry I have your eyes and Daddy’s nose?” “Yes, you did,” said his mother indulgently. Well, look at me now, ma, said Willie. I got Grandpa’s teeth. A lush managed to find the keyhole with the key, navigate the front hall, and work his way through the front room to the stairs. Suddenly his progress was interrupted by a loud crash, as of broken glass. This awakened his wife, who cried sweetly: That you, dear? What happened?” “It’s me all right, muttered the woozy one, and that will teach those goldfish to snap at me. When a politician inquired about public sentiment in a rural community, one of the natives replied, “Still goin’ strong —there were 7 cars parked in the lane last night. There was a young damsel named Carol Who liked to play stud for apparel. Her opponent’s straight flush Brought a maidenly blush And a hasty trip home in a barrel. Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 Pettijohn Funeral Home Phone 66 Congratulations ' to the I Class of ’49 I From Bennett Roudebush i Livestock Commission Co. Indianapolis Stockyards j “Consign your stock to I Barnett Roudebush with , confidence; we appreciate | your business. j L___________________________________________________ A gent who was definitely weird Declared, “This is just what I feared. Please pass me the Lux For a lot of wild ducks Have established a nest in my beard.” Mrs. Cline: Define the genders. Hugh Little: The two genders arc masculine and feminine. The masculines arc divided into temperate and intemperate and feminines into frigid and torrid. How about a bit of Milton? When he was married, he wrote ‘Paradise Lost and when his wife died, he wrote Paradise Regained.” Women have recently been put at a disadvantage; man can now travel faster than sound. 1 Herff Jones Co. Designers and Manufacturers School and College Jewelry, Graduation Announcements, Medals, Cups and Trophies Indianapolis, Indiana Jewelers to Sheridan High School M. J. Vogel, Representative I________________________________________________________________I Teacher: “Junior. I am surprised. Do you know any more rude jokes like that?” Junior: Lots, teacher. Teacher: “Well, stay after school.” Billy came out of the room where his father was hammering on some boxes. Billy was in tears. “Papa just hit his hand with the hammer, he blubbered. “Well, that’s nothing to cry about,” soothed his mother. “Why didn't you laugh?” “I did!” I went to a fortune teller, she read my mind—then she slapped my face. In the old days, when a fellow told a girl a naughty story, she blushed. Nowadays she memorizes it. “Comps” of DUCHEMIN GARAGE LEAVITT PUZEY HARDWARE i. r Rainier Furniture Co. Complete Home Furnishings Phone 61 106 W. 3rd. St. Congratulations And Best Wishes to the Community Leaders of Tomorrow Sheridan Milling Co. S. Main St. Phone too _J L “Dad, give me a dime.” “Not today, sonny, not today.” “Dad, if you’ll give me a dime I’ll tell you what the iceman said to mama this morning.” “Here son, quick—what did he say?” “He said, ‘Lady, how much ice do you want this morning?’ ” A little hoy was hurrying to school. He was so late he kept saying, “Please, God don’t let me be late.” Suddenly he stumbled and fell. He got up, dusted himself off and muttered, “All right, you needn’t push me.” Clerk: Please sir, I’d like next week off if it’s convenient. Boss: Oh, you would, eh? What’s up? Clerk: Well, my girl’s going on her honeymoon, and I’d like to go with her. Insured: If I insured my house for fifty thousand dollars and it burned up the next day, what would I get? Insurance Agent: Ten years, most likely. A school teacher was pointing out the difference between right and wrong to her little pupils, stressing the wickedness of stealing. She tried to illustrate her point. Now children, if I put my hand in a man's coat pocket and took all his money, what would I be?” “You’d be his wife.” Swimming pool—a mob of people with water in it. Joe Stephenson: My sister et some chicken yesterday. Mrs. Cline: Croquette? Joe: No, but she’s pretty sick. TALBERT-SCHAAB HINSHAW LUMBER CO., INC Service to Builders Westfield — Sheridan — Noblesville Funeral Home Where your confidence is held in Sacred Trust” L J L_ i r- W. S. PRESSLER Chevrolet Sales and Service FRISTOE’S House of Vision Sheridan, Indiana j i A fellow was taking a Civil Service examination. “What does the aurora borealis mean?” was the final and deciding question. “It means, said the completely baffled fellow, “that I don’t get the job.” A woman complained to her husband, “You don’t look at me anymore—you don’t love me!” “How can I look at you and love you? asked the frank husband. Two soldiers driving a jeep—one remarked, “We must be getting near camp—we’re knocking down fewer civilians!” A woman with henna-colored hair bought a new hat. She decided to have it dyed the same color as her hair, so she took it to Bloomberg’s Cleaning and Dying Emporium. “Can you dye this henna color?” she asked. “Sure! Henna color you want! Bloomberg assured. Two kids were talking. Do you know how to tell a lady worm from a gentleman worm? asked one. “Oh sure! said the other. “You’ve heard that the worm turns, so if it turns without putting out its hand—it’s a lady worm!” Speaking of confusion, there was so much confusion in Washington during the war that the spies couldn’t find out a thing! 1 know a fellow who kissed the door and slammed his wife! A fellow had a house right on the Russian-Polish border. No one knew whether the house was in Poland or Russia. It was decided to appoint a commission to solve the situation and render a verdict. After deciding it was in Poland, the fellow leaped with joy. “Hurrah!” he shouted, now I don’t have to suffer those terrible Russian winters!” Congratulations to the Class of “49” GOLDEN GUERNSEY DAIRY Compliments to the Class of “49” and Best Wishes for the Future McCains I. G. A. Market Charles McCain Owner Congratulations American State Bank Sheridan, Indiana Congratulations Class of “49” PICKETTS SORGHUM FACTORY Bakers Corner FRED SHANKL1N Insurance Sheridan, Indiana Compliments to the Class of “49” IRENE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 362 Sheridan A woman was running down the street. “Where arc you going?” called a neighbor. “I’m going to get a divorce from the grouchicst man in the world,” was her reply. Go on,” sneered the neighbor, “how can you get a divorce from my husband!” A draftee from the Ozarks was about to take his physical. Have you any scars on you?” asked the examining doctor. No,” replied the draftee, “I haven’t any scars, but I can give you a cigarette.” A moron went to a doctor. Hey Doc,” he said. “Remember two years ago you cured me of rheumatism? Yes, I remember, answered the doctor. You told me to stay away from dampness too, remember?” questioned the moron. “Yes,” said the doctor. Is it O.K. to take a bath now?” he asked. A kid had the sniffles, which annoyed a woman who was standing next to him. “Listen, young man,” she said, have you got a handkerchief?” Yeah,” answered the kid, “but my Mother won’t let me loan it to anybody.” A cop brought a moron into court. The Judge took one look at him and had his number. I want to tell something about the law. he cautioned. “Whatever you say will be held against you.” “You mean,” asked the mental delinquent, “anything 1 say will be held against me?” Yes,” assured the Judge. Rita Hayworth!” gasped the moron. A husband and wife were having breakfast. You know,” she said, “that you swore at me in your sleep last night?” Who was asleep?” re replied indignantly. ROSS MOTORS Your Willys Jeep Dealer Baker Corner Sheridan, Indiana Phone 46 R. R. 2 1 A Good Place to Buy Flowers SHERIDAN FLORIST North Sherman Street On Road 38 i Compliments of BAILEY LUMBER Rough and Dressed Lumber Custom Sawing Boxleytown A shapely blonde applied for a job on a girls’ baseball team. “Can you catch?’’ asked the manager. “I caught a fellow,” she replied. “Can you run? was the next question?” “How do you think I caught him?” inquired the blonde. A fellow went to see a Gypsy fortune teller. Let me see your crystal ball, he said. She showed it to him. You’ve got two holes in it,” he remarked in surprise. “Yes,” she replied, I go bowling nights. A fellow offered to sell a used car very cheaply. “There’s not a thing the matter with it, he assured, “the only thing I’d advise you to do if you buy it, is to file the number off the engine.” Christmas is the time of year when both trees and husbands get trimmed. Sometimes both get lit up, too. A girl wanted to elope with a certain fellow. Her irate father locked her in his room. She took his trousers, escaped through the window, and eloped. The headline in the paper about the incident was—Flees In Papa’s Pants! The most dangerous part of a car is the nut that holds the steering wheel. A fellow saitl he liked his radio better than his wife because he gets less interference from his radio. One night. Ivan came home to his wife, Sonia, with lipstick on his collar. “Where did you get that? she demanded. From my maid?” “No, Ivan replied. “From the governess?” Sonia snapped. No, repeated Ivan, then indignantly added, “Don’t you think I have any friends of my own?” RUSSELL PICKETT AND SONS Buyers of Poultry Eggs Phone 48 Sheridan Compliments of Ben Franklin Store R. J. Seymour, Prop. Sheridan, Indiana Compliments of Insulation and Rooting Co. D. W. Layne Phone 21 Sheridan Compliments to the Class of ’49 SHERIDAN TRUCK LINE Doyle Lambert I-----------------------------------------1 Compliments of DELUXE CLEANERS “We do our own cleaning A moron was in a health resort. A new patient arrived. “How long have you been hcic?” the stranger asked. “Five years,” informed the moion, “My doctor sent me here for arthritis and I’m going to stay here until I get it!” A schoolteacher was conducting her class, “What’s the opposite of misery?” she asked a pupil. “Joy!” was the quick reply. “Correct,” she replied. “Now what’s the opposite of sorrow?” “Happiness,” answered the pupil. “Correct,” she said. Now what’s the opposite of woe?” “Giddyup!” snapped the pupil. The new evening gowns leave some women cold. “Did you hear what happened to the girl who wore cotton stockings?” “No, what happened?” asked his friend. “Nothing!” assured the fellow. Two kids were bragging about their respective fathers. “My father is a trustee in Penn. State!” boasted one. “That’s nothing,” sneered the other, “My father is a trustee in the Stale Pen! Telephoning is like marriage—you don’t always get the right party! One night a moron was strolling along a lonely road. Suddenly there was a flash of light and a ghost appeared! What do you most desire?” asked the ghost. A hot dog,” replied the foolish one. The ghost nodded, then disappeared in a puff of smoke. Twenty years later, the same moron was strolling along the same lonely road. A flash of light and the same ghost appeared! “How do you want your hot dog? asked the ghost. “With mustard,” said the moron. Congratulations to the Class of ’49 1---------------------- Chew’s Regal Store L. r Noel Hiatt Garage Compliments to the Forty-niners BEARD BROS. Your local Frigidaire dealer SHERIDAN ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. Everyday Low Prices' Sheridan, Indiana TOM PARR Real Estate Phones Offices—22 Residence—170 L Compliments to the Class of ’49 R. W. Little Dentist I___________________________________________________ - 1--------------------------------------------------1 ;■ | U. S. Tires Tubes Expert Tire Repairing I j Leather Goods Repairs | BRADFIELD MITCHELL | Phone 114 Sheridan !_________________________________________________J !. -------------------------------------------1 Radio Electronic Service I I Reliable Electric Co. j % mi. North Bakers Corner ] I Compliments of HAROLD STEPHENSON Sheridan, Indiana I On a subway train during the rush hour, a sweet young tiling was standing along side of me. I beg your pardon,” 1 said, but do you mind if I fand a strap for you? I have a strap, tile sweet young thing responded icily. “Then please let go of my necktie! 1 said. Two oafs were talking. “Arc you nuts if you talk to yourself? asked one. No. But you are, if you listen.” “How do you spell imbecile? the teacher asked little Johnny. I-M-M-B-U-S-S-U-L, spelled Johnny. The dictionary, she corrected, spells it 1-M-B-E-C-I-L-E. You asked me how 1 spell it! replied Johnny. In a small town, the news was circulated that a well-known landlady had run away with her star boarder, but it turned out to be only a roomer! Two lunkheads were at a dinner party. One said, “Will you please pass me the bonbons?” The other remarked, Sweets to the sweet—pass me the nuts! A man went into his boss’ office and asked for a raise. Can you give me two good reasons why you should get a raise? asked his boss. Sure, replied the man. “Twins!” Here’s the modern version of “Joe, the Fireman Oh, Fireman, Fireman, save my life! As flame and smoke arose.......... She’s now his wife, he saved her life, He brought the Nylon hose! When 1 was a kid in school I studied geography, I'll never forget the teacher's map! 1” P 1 1 i Farmall Tractors — McCormick Deering Implements 1 1 Genuine I H Parts 1 1 Dodge Plymouth Cars Trucks 1 G. E. Radios — Skelgas Appliances — Deep Freeze dome Freezers 1 — 1 Mobilgas a nd Mobiloil 1 1 Tiies — Tubes — Rims 1 r 1 1 We Sell The Best 1 1 1 1 KIRKLIN MOTOR SALES i : 1 F. G. NOLTE, Owner 1 1 1 1 Phone 12 Kirklin, Indiana j 1 i 1 COX BROS. FENCE CO. 1 1 _ 1 1 We build and sell all type | 1 1 Compliments j 1 1 of ! 1 1 1 of Fences 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DR. A. C. NEWBY 1 6oi S. Main St. 213 E. Jefferson St. 1 And L 1 1 Phone 341 Phone 102 . I 1 DR. GENE NEWBY 1 1 1 1 Sheridan, Ind. Tipton, Ind. 1 J | 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i | [ 1 1 CHILDER S GARAGE 1 DUKE SEB’S LAUNDERETTE 1 Complete Repair Service I Address—206 S. Main 1 1 Tcrhune Phone 62 1 t 1 1 Phone 56 1 1 1 1 f 1 I j 1 1 SHERIDAN HARDWARE 1 1 E. H. WILLITS _ 1 1 Your Friendly Hardware 1 1 1 John I. Hoggatt Phone 211 1 1 I Noblesville, Indiana - 1 1 1 1— 1 Son to father: Would you loan me a nickel?—Just ’till I A successful man is one who can make more than his wife can get back on my feet.” can spend- —and a successful woman is one who can land such a husband. Little girl back from her first day of school to her Mother— “I think the boy who sits behind me likes me. lie hit A youth spend s the years between 12 and 21 waiting to be- me with snowballs, and dipped my hair in ink and come his own boss. Then he gets married. - everything!” It’s funny that a woman who can spot a blonde hair on your “I can’t quite diagnose your case,” said the doctor. “I think coat at ten paces can’t sec a pair of garage doors. it must be drink.” “All right, doctor,” replied the patient. “1 11 come back when Among the rules governing the schoolroom was one pro- you’re sober.” was so stingy that whenever he started to write a check hibiting the eating of candy or chewing gum during school hours. The teacher, noticing a suspicious lump in He Johnny’s cheek, said, “Johnny arc you eating candy or his pen went dry. chewing gum?” No, I’m not teacher, Johnny replied. “I'm just soaking a Dim lights have the highest scandal power. prune to eat at recess.” TERHUNE GRAIN CORP. Grain — Feed — Seed — Coal Shop With JEAN MACE GROCERY Groceries — Meats Monarch Fine Foods Phone 295 Sheridan L. C. CRANFIELD Maytag Gibson Appliances Be Sure With Pure Compliments of PURE OIL STATION CITY ICE COMPANY G. A. Dragoo COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR INSURANCE AGENT C. R. Wills ROSS PETROLEUM SERVICE Compliments to the Boys on a Successful Season CENTRAL BARBER SHOP Compliments of GAMBLE STORE Auto Accessories Furniture Hardware North Main St. Phone 250 A little girl who had never seen a peacock before visited her grandmother who had one in the barnyard of her country home. It was strutting around with its tail fanned. The little girl ran into the house and called, “Grandmother! Grandmother! Come quick! One of your chickens is in full bl(x m!” It is easy enough to be pleasant When life flow, round and round But the man worth while Is the man who can smile When his gartei’s cornin’ down. Two kids were arguing. “Don't say I stole your nickel!” warned one. “I’m out a nickel and you’re eating peanuts!” insinuated the other. The original nitwit was the boy that poisoned his father and mother, then pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he was an orphan. You kissed and told, But that’s all right. The guy you told. Called up last night. People who live in glass houses should not throw parties. Two friendly taxi drivers stopped at an intersection. “How’s your old jalopy? inquired one. “Fine!” said the other, “How’s your wife?” Mr. Kudalcy: “What is cowhide used for?” Jack Henley: “To hold a cow together for one thing! Be A Satisfied Milk Producer Sell to POLK MILK COMPANY JIM ALEXANDER 939 N. Gladstone Indianapolis, Indiana _ ■ r i i i i I Congratulations to the Class of ’49 WATSON AUTO PARTS M. W. JONES General Store Bakers Corner, Indiana I I 1 I 1 I I I I I Compliments of MOSS' STANDARD SERVICE Sheridan, Indiana LEE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Dorothy Lee Boulden Operator Phone 53 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I I I J 1 I I 1 I I I .J HOME BAKERY | | KELLER’S Fresh Bakery Goods Daily j ] Furniture Appliances Birthday-Wedding-Party-Cakes j j Your Westinghouse Dealer Made on Order” | Phone 83 Kirklin, Indiana DEFT-INITIONS Halitosis: Better than no breath at all. High heels: Invented by the woman who got kissed on the forehead. Honesty: The fear of being caught. Nothing: A skinless frankfurter without meat. Pretzel: A doughnut with rickets. Raisin: A worried grape. Snoring: A form of sheet music. Synonym: A word you use when you can’t spell the other one. Wedding: A funeral where you smell your own flowers. Zebra: A pony convict. A wacky drunk went into a theater. Suddenly he hollered, “Is there a doctor in the house?” A man got up and announced, “I’m a doctor.” “Hi ya, Doc,” said the drunk. “How do you like the show?” A country visitor questioned a farmer, “How docs the land lie around here?” It ain’t that the land lies,” informed the farmer, “it’s the real-estate agents!” Two little urchins were day dreaming. 1 wish I was a boid,” said one. “I’d fly all over the world! 1 wish 1 was an elephant,” said the other, “then I could squirt water through me nose!” They say that in your dreams, you meet a better class of people. A teacher was explaining hybrids to her class. “For example,” explained the teacher, if you cross a horse and a donkey, you get a mule. Now what happens if you cross a mule with a cow?” “You’d get milk with a kick in it,” shouted a student. BEAUCHAMP’S INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance Agency Automobile — Fire Casualty Phone 24 Hippo Bldg. Compliments of CITY RESTAURANT Sheridan, Indiana Steaks Chops Sunday Dinners J. C. PENNEY CO. Where Savingse Are Greatest Noblesville, Indiana WIMPY’S SANDWICH SHOP Noblesville John Hall, Prop. Compliments of TIMMON’S DRUG STORE Sheridan, Indiana PICKETT’S POINT STATION Mobilgas — Mobiloil Herman Gray WHITE’S JEWEL SHOPPE For Perfect Diamonds Gifts and Jewelry Elgin •— Bulova Hamilton — Gruen and Gothic Watches Main Street Sheridan, Indiana Compliments of SHERIDAN BOWLING ALLEY 12:00 Noon — 12:00 Midnight DliFT-INITIONS Ambition: A yearning capacity. Bacteria: The rear of a cafeteria. Beet: A potato with high blood pressure. Boy: Like a canoe, he is handled more easily if paddled in in the rear. Broadmindedness: The ability to smile when you suddenly discover that your best pal and your girl are both missing from the dance floor. Bride: A hit or miss proposition. If you don't make a hit, you remain a miss. Compliment: Perfume which is to be inhaled not swallowed. Conceit: A form of I-strain. Courtship: Period in which the girl looks around to sec if she can do any better. Critics: People who go places and do things. Darling: A husband's maiden name. Duck: Chicken with snowshocs. Flattery: Consists of soft soap and soft soap is 90% lye. Girdle Manufacturer: Man who lives off the fat of the land. Love: The poker game of life. It starts with a pair, she gets a flush, he shows diamonds, and it ends with a full house. Marriage: Before it, he talks and she listens, during the honeymoon she talks anti he listens; later they both talk and the neighbors listen. She: Was that your best girl I say you with last night? He: No, necks best. There’s a big sign outside a laundry which says: Don't kill your wife—let us do your dirty work! He: My dear, when I kissed you. love was born. She: Well, that's fine, now wipe the birth-mark off your lips. L. Compliments of BOOKER FARM STORE Your Own John Deere Dealer At the Point Sheridan, Indiana Compliments to the 49 ers RUSSELL FOSTER Sheridan, Indiana BURTONS Home Owned Market 305 W. 8th Street DR. ROE KING Veterinarian Sheridan, Indiana Compliments of K. R. WENT j Phone 62 I Compliments of McMATH POULTRY CO. 602 S. Main I I Sheridan, Indiana I I STAHL BROTHERS Higher Grade — Lower Price LUMBER Builders Supplies 2 4 mi. South Phone 20F05 Compliments to the Class of ’49 SHERIDAN FROZEN FOODS LOCKER Dewey Leonard Did you hear of the college graduate who thought he wasn’t allowed to be married because he had a Bachelor’s Degree? June: I said some very foolish things to Bill last night. Mary: Yes. June: That was one of them. A man entered the living room of his home to discover a dopey guy proposing to his daughter. Hey, listen you!” shouted the irate father threateningly. “I’ll teach you to make love to my daughter!” ‘‘I wish you would. I’m not making much headway!” 'I wo tonsils lived in a drunk’s throat. “Hey. where arc we? asked one tonsil. “We must be in Capistrano,” answered the other. Here comes another swallow!” A man in a restaurant called the waiter over disgustedly. What do you call this stuff—coffee or tea?” he sneered. “It tastes like kerosene!” “If it tastes like kerosene,” said the waiter calmly, “it must be coffee. The tea tastes like turpentine.” Kisses may change the language of love, but money still does the talking. A farmer returned home from New York, which was his first visit to the big city, ami met an old friend. Did you have a good time, Zekc?” the friend asked. “Oh boy, did I!” he enthused. “I walked down Fifth Avenue and all the girls in the store windows flirted with me!” “Those weren’t girls. Zekc! informed his friend. “Those were dummies.” “Shucks, they weren’t so dumb,” said Zekc. They all had mink coats on!” ■“I f- JAMES W. GRIFFITH M. D. GULF SERVICE STATION Wayne Brandenburg GEORGE OSBORN Lawyer Office: American State Bank FEAR-CAMPBELL CO. Sheridan, Indiana Phone 368 Ohio St. PERRY M. PITTS Contractor and Builder R. R. 3 Sheridan, Ind. Residence — Horton Phone—Bakers Corner—38F05 Thank You For Your Co-operation Patronage FRANKLIN PURE MILK DONALD HECK SON Welding General REPAIR WORK Passenger Car and Farm Service Tires Compliments of KIRKLIN HARDWARE CO. Norge Appliances Tappan Philgas Ranges Arvin Radios Williamson Furnaces Plumbing Sales Service Kirklin Phone 31 Mrs.: ‘I want an explanation of this, and 1 want the truth. Mr.: “Very well dear—which shall 1 give you first? The right man is said to be waiting for every girl, hut the question is, will he still be waiting when she gets there? A pedestrian is an unfortunate citizen who couldn't keep up the payments on his car. Mr. Inskeep: (in bookkeeping) What is a debtor? Jack Bishop: A man who owes money. Mr. I: And what is a creditor? Jack: A man who thinks he is going to get it back. Mabcth B.: I finally passed that Latin test. Carol A.: Honestly? Mabcth: Don’t be so inquisitive. Stranger: Only twelve o'clock? 1 thought it was later than that. Native: Around here, stranger, that’s all it ever gets, then we start over again. News of the atom bomb reminded one wit of the farmer whose son came home from Massachusetts Tech and said his class was trying to find a universal solvent. “What’s that?” asked the farmer. It’s a liquid that will disolvc everything.” explained the son. “Great idea,” nodded the farmer, “but when you find it, what arc you gonna’ keep it in? Kditor-in-chief: “Gee, but you got a lot of bum jokes in this book. Joke Ed.: “Oh. I don’t know. 1 put a bunch in the stove this morning and the fire just roared. SHERIDAN NEWS “Your Home Newspaper Commercial Printing Photo-Offset and High Speed Letter Press Printing GRIFFIN SHELL SERVICE Shell — Goodyear Sheridan, Indiana CHARLES CARLISLE Custom Bailing Boxley, Indiana Sheridan—16F21 ___________________________________________ GENTRY ENGINEERING CO. Farm Drainage Specialists 601 S. Main St. Phone 341 L STUART GROCERY J i_, I I I Phone 109 I___________ Kirklin, Ind. j I J l_ EKIN GROCERY SHELL SERVICE Groceries — General Merchandise Phone 46-L Ekin, Indiana ■------------------------------------1 I HAMMER GROCERY GENERAL STORE I Boxley, Indiana Sheridan—16F02 HITCH DRUG CO. The Home of Chloro-Methyl Liniment Kirklin, Indiana Acknowledgements Photography Printing Photo-Reflex Studio L. S. Ayres Company Indianapolis, Indiana The Hudler Press Noblesville, Indiana Engraving Mid-Central Engraving, Inc. Kokomo, Indiana Binding C. P. Lesh Paper Co. Indianapolis, Indiana F. L. GREENE “Authorized Dealer MAYTAG — FRIGIDAIRE Kirklin, Indiana Compliments of BOECKMAN JEWELRY STORE North East Side of Square Frankfort, Indiana ADLER CO. Serving you for over 65 Years Lebanon, Indiana CRAYCRAFT DRY GOODS CO. Noblcsville, Indiana KLINE’S VARIETY STORE Sheridan, Indiana WESTERN AUTO STORE Noblcsville Indiana JONES-BURGESS AGENCY Insure in Sure Insurance Phone 26 Lebanon, Indiana South Side of Square D. D. KESLING STORE Sundries — Fountain 1 Wallpaper — Paints ! Phone 80 Kirklin, Indiana I 1 I_____________________________________________I GRIFFIN SHUMACK Attorneys Telephone 150 Friends like to brag mournfully about how much it costs to Many women enjoy a bad reputation — when it’s somebody send their sons anti daughters to college. They forget to else’s. mention that it cuts the grocery bill in half, and makes possible an extra hour of sleep, four nights out of five. When a family suddenly drops out of sight the chances arc that they are just trying to live within their income. Diner: Do you serve crabs here? Waiter: Sit down sir, we serve anyone I ________ A stock broker was forced by illness to take a vacation from his business. In the hospital the nurse was taking his temperature. “What is it now, nurse? he asked. “ 102,” she answered. “When it gets to 10254 sell!’ said the broker. Customer: Why do you have magazines with stories of murders, mysteries, and ghosts on that table?’’ Barber: “Well, the customers' hair stands on end and that makes it easier to cut.” Don Johns: “Which is correct. ‘1 arc a sap’ or ‘I am a sap?’ ” Jim Johnson: “I am a sap, I think.” D. Johns: “That’s what I thought.” Thank you . . . Mrs. Ciriffith for your guidance and assistance and for making the detail work more pleasant. Mr. Hobbs for your advice and cooperation. All the teachers for technical aid on copy, and excusing us from classes occasionally when it was necessary, Our advertisers for their generous donations which made this annual possible. I ast, but certainly not least, to my staff who worked so hard to make this Syllabus a reality. To you all, who have helped in any way, my sincere thanks and my apologies for any errors. —The Editor