Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1954 volume:

17 . 7 ,j cwdcglfff Mina! E E':l iif: ll ll ll I .V -h X - lillll Eiiii Eisii.-'E :sam .::'. EEE! 5 I ' H IIIIIHH mn .... . I , H. mm it SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL -1 Q DEDICATION We, the-class of nineteen liundred and fifty- four, dedicate our Syllabus to peace through education. Education is' nian's instrument to better ilnderstanding of himself and fellow men. Education and Understanding are important in order to liaoea flrni foun- dation ofvpeace. K, M. I Page One d 1Vf jfkk j kxiyfbg, . t V 'Na lt, . ll 1 Un C55 ll lllll THE BIG TUP We are indeed grateful to Mr. Mace, our trustee and friend of Sheridan School. His interest and foresight has made possible many improvements durinq the last four years which we as seniors can recall. I . T. According to the history books, We keep iipon oar shelves. There have been great philosophers Who helped and taught theniselves. Bat niodern stadents, such as we, Have learned we can depend Upon a inan, who keeps oar school and really is a friend. Fairness, respect, and discipline are symbols of his creed. Oar deepest thanks to Mr. Hobbs, You're really what we need. , Dorothy Waters Welcome to the Big Top. This is the name which We have affection- ately given our school in the follow- ing pages. You will travel with us doyvn the Wide mid-Way from booth to booth, room to room, meeting the performers, trainers, and all the people ,Who make the show a success. So, step right up, get your ticket, and let the show begin. Dorothy Waters. 1 fl!7f71,Ik73L'gL-ff-a.J Page Three he got out of the building, the principal saw him and talked him out of it. Many exciting things happened in the weeks to follow. The chil- dren were taught the A B C's and also taught to count to ten. Some thought this Wasn't as exciting as staying home and Watching tele- vision, but they, Cor their mothersl stuck to their guns. As the time Went on, the chil- dren learned new facts about reading, printing, and numbers. ln that year, an important year for them, they were forming the habits and ideals that would carry them throughout their life. - Donna Nicholson Page Four HLITTE TRGOPER S Another year, and another new batch of children to tame. The main thing these children were taught was to get along with others. A rule that was also told to them and enforced was no Whispering . That was Very hard for some. ln many homes, on the morn- ing of the first day of school, chil- dren TNQTS being pulled out of bed and their mothers were coaxing them to get ready for their first day of school. ln a few homes, though, some youngsters were up at the crack of dawn and ready for school at 7:30. At 8:lO the children were here, some rel.uctantly dragging along behind their mothers. Others, with starry eyes and a joyous expres- sion on their faces, were leading their mothers by the hand. After the mothers left their chil- dren, the teacher began to settle ?he youngsiers into their seals. The next day, one child decid- ed he would go home, but before X X - X x' if X lllllllllxl 1 X ll W Z all 'THE Mllllll-lill-Illlll Il What a courageous group it was that met that memorable day for the first time when this announcement was issued, Annual Staff Meeting Today . We unanimously agreed that day we would have the biggest and best annual yet. In the next few meetings, we met photo- grapher representatives to choose the one to take our annual pictures. Porter's Studio, whom we chose, has proven their willingness to co-operate with us. The events which followed are more clear- ly explained by the jobs on the staff. Those directing activities Under the Big Top were: David McMurtry, manager of advertising sales. He set forth zealously with the respon- sibility of obtaining the financial support for the annual. He was assisted by Robert Puzey, .loan Arthur, Josita Brocato, Judy Johnson, Junior Sturdevant, Kathleen Merrill, Dale McCullough, and Julia Thompson. David then arranged the ads for the printer, His philosophy of Oh, we've got plenty of time, was reassuring to the others. The art editors, Grayce Waters and Dorothy Stephenson, proved their artistic ability in their drawings for the annual. They also as- sisted in other parts of the book. It is the duty ot the art editors, along with the editor and assistant editor, to choose the cover. Betty Good and Donna Nicholson carefully took the snaps lor the annual, so as to include pictures of as many of the seniors as possible. Sports! How hard it was to express the enthusiasm ot victories, the breathlessness of a tied ballgame, or use the proper words to de- scribe a defeat. Robert Sanders was our capable sports reporter. Marie Childers wrote the calendar, our school dairy, and submitted some of the jokes for it. The prophecy required a great imaginative talent and time. It was the work of Jean Henderson and Grayce Waters. Joe Hobbs suggested and wrote the class will. The busy B's, Betty, Bonnie, and Beverly labored long and burned the midnight oil to complete the typing for our deadlines. Tommy Godhy and Joe Hobbs are the annual salesmen. They were quite busy selling the Syllabus, the pride and product of all con- nected with it. The business manager, Dale McCullough, is the mathematician of the group. He made the financial report and conducted the business transactions. The editor, Kathleen Merill, has to be the diplomat for all of the staff. She reminds us of approaching deadlines, works on every part of the annual itself, writing, selling ads, etc. She acts as a secretary for annual correzpondence, she even knows every page by heart. The assistant editor, Julia Thompson, collaborated with the editor in the work and also in the pleasures derived from working on the Syllabus. To Mrs. Griffith, who not only gave lreely her time and efforts, but also, invited the staff to meet at her home several evenings to work, we owe all our thanks. - - Julia Thompson. The door to success is labeled 'Push' . 32 '45, 42 Y .W..0f7f-'XJ - MIN TRAIN INGH Eight twenty five in the morning finds the members of the Sr. Hi. and Jr. Hi. gathered in the study hall for gen- eral assembly. More than thanks are due to our prin- cipal Mr. Hobbs, whose encouragement, help, lessons in good sportsmanship and citizenship were always so cheerfully given. Grateful acknowledgement is made to students of the speech class who shar- ed their monologues of fun and wit with us, to those who gave the previews of the plays, to the other teachers and friends who make the beginning of our day' a happy moment. We always left for our classes with this thought in mind: Lo, here has been dawning an- other new day, think, do not let it slip useless away. - - Dorothy Stephenson. SUCCESS FAMILY The father of Success is Work. The mother of Success is Ambition. The oldest son is Common Sense. Some of the' other boys are: Perser- verance, Honesty, Thoroughness, Fore- sight, Enthusiasm, and Co-operation. The oldest daughter is Character. Some of her sisters are: Cheerful- ness, Loyalty, Care, Courtesy, Econ- omy, Sincerity and Harmony. The baby is Opportunity. Get acquainted with the Old Mann and you will be able to get along pretty well with the rest of the family. Page Six C'Conc:ession Standsv The candy counter and ice cream booth are strategically located for people with a sweet tooth . These concessions are handled each year by the senior class for the purpose of earning money. The main jobs of ordering for should l say guessing, tor no one knows how much candy, potato chips, and ice cream the student body and taculty can consume each Weekl, counting money, and employing Work- ers were done by the seniors this year, so as to lift some ot the responsibility from the sponsors. lt is quite interesting to Watch some ot the grade children debate over penny pret- zels, suckers, jaw-breakers or What have you. -- Iudy Iohnson. 'Amateur Artistsl' A relatively new class which has come into our midst in the last tour years and which has added much to our school curriculum, is the art class, taught by Mrs. Doris Griffith. This class isn't strictly for artists but for people Who like to experiment with colors and ideas. Painting, metal cratt and ceramics are projects being ex- plored. 513A rf All cwt is the reflection of natur Page Seven .Q 6 N 'S' f A X M m X vywfwn 5 5 .amy , 'Mmm ff T hm, ia W.. NWWFWW. mmhxwfwwkwkf N.-...MEA A,,, . 2 A If P A-NV qw. -W KVM wwkh-M. ? , ff? . ,Iiwg, .Ml M.,-Nw Wm 5 JW- ?.,M,. 1 ' f The Good Ole School Days Twelve years ago, we, the class of l954, groped our way into the halls of learning for our first time, and were introduced to the foun- tain of knowledge. Our mammas brought us to school the first day and introduced us to the teacher, who struggled for a whole year trying to teach us our ABC's. We also learned to count to ten. Two recesses and a noon hour were hardly enough time for us to play all the games we knewg a bell always rang and call- ed us back to learn less interesting material. The routine was generally the same ior six years. And we also learned how much fun homework can be. ln our seventh year, we learned responsi- bility: we were expected to be in the right class, in the right room, and at the right time. ln each class we met a new and different face. Two years later we became known to the seniors as green and gaudy freshmen. Being well liked, we were given plenty to eat - - green persimmons, alum, hot pepper, and all the olher hot spices. The seniors were great phil- osophers. They firmly believed that one should Spare not the rod and spoil the Child. All this was initialion. Our freshman class officers were Dale McCullough, Presidenty Bud Harris, Vice-Presidentp Kathleen Merrill, Secretary- Treasurerg and Freddie Kinkead, Sargeant-at- arms. Our class sponsors were Mrs. luliet Hershman and Mr. R. A. Eudaly. 'We enioy- ed a party in the gymnasium. Our sophomore class officers were Robert Sanders, Presidentg Loretta Evans, Vice-Presi- dent, Kathleen Merrill, Secretary-Treasurer, and Bud Harris, Sargeant-at-arms. Mrs. Doris Griffith replaced Mrs. Hershman as a sponsor of our class, so, Mr. R. A. Eudaly and Mrs. Doris Griffith were our sponsors the remaining three years. We had a hay-ride our sopho- more year. tttlllll x . Our junior class officers were Dale McCul- lough, President: Bud Harris, Vice-President, loan Arthur, Secretary-Treasurer: and Evan Reed, Sargeant-at-arms. As juniors, we began to think about and to start making money for our class trip. We sold concessions at the athletic events. Now we are sixty-two great and mighty seniors! -We elected Kathleen Merrill, as Presi- dent of our classy lean Henderson, Vice-Presi- dentg Donna Nicholson, Secretary-Treasurer: and Dorothy Stephenson, Sargeant-at-arms. We sold concessions at the ball games again this year to earn more money for our class trip. After twelve long years of struggles and hardships, we finally reached our goal. Now we are at the cross roads of life where many decisions for our future will be made. Some of us will become students in college, while others will be going into various voca- tions. - Kathleen Merrill. HT0 get ahead you must have one. Page Nine The Seniors Convc-:ne Again The seniors are pictured as they assemble together to vote upon the current bills. The majority of the bills pro- posed are concerned with the senior pictures, invitations, concessions, class motto, class flower, class colors, and class trip. Our class sponsors, Mrs. Doris Griiiith and Mr. Pt. A. Eudaly, point out the facts and advise us in making our de- cisions wisely. In a similar class meeting, we voted upon our class motto, class colors, and class flower. Our motto is The door to success is labeled 'Push' 7 class flowers, red and white carnations: and class colors, red and white. An- other bill passed was that the girls wear white caps and gowns and red carnations, and the boys wear red caps and gowns and white carnations at our Commencement exercis- es. The senior meetings are important to us seniors in order to work out the means tor accomplishing the ends - gradu- ation, its activities, and our class trip. Since there are sixty-two of us, we must co-ordinate our ideas, and work harmoniously and co-operatively together tor a smooth-operating class government. - - Kathleen Merrill. Today we launch, where shall we anchor Page Ten g ear? ' , E-me 1 I Qf, K - K ' ww - ' ' ' N :N kr i 5 , .. ,V-,W , ,.,1g.fh5555gwz-W, ,,,m.,,....au3H?' MX l. m,.,.,,w,,,mff',-ff-w7si:zsH3,'HgZ.i,.M-M-'W 9' f M ef .. 'K Page Eleven Q f v f .fgffw L. 1 Lh JOYCE H. CLINE Central Normal College l-!utl'.rr l'ui., A. B. Indiana Vuiversity Franklin College Social Science. English DORIS GRIFFITH Bail State Tl-:fliers College, B.S. Butler Fuiversity John Herron Art, Senior Sponsor HARRY INSKEEP llel'auw lfui., A.li. Izxdi-na l'ui., BLS. Grrde l'riur-inal f'0llllllEl'l'0, Math. BOB DAY Purdue University Ball State Teachers College, KS. Industrial Arts Physii-al liducatinu Football Coach ELMA GRIFFITH Izidiana Ilni., A.B. Ameriran Academy of llraruatir Art, N.Y.C. I'ui. of Wisconsin I'ni. of Utah Junior High lluglish SYllahus Azlvisir NELSON JAY l'urdue l'ui.. ILS. .lgricult:n'e, i'tu'niistry F. FA. Atlsisul' 4 - ll l.e.:der R. A. EUDALY Indiana University Indiana State 'rU2ll'lll'l'S College Butler Vniversity, ILS. Uomiiierrial Law Seierice. Senior Sponsor MILDRED HAMMER liarlhaiu College Marion College, AJR. Butler University .luuior lligh Math. Lihrary ESTH-ER LINN Purdue I'n1., ILS. llonw lirozioliiies llealth l'liySical Education l .ll.A. Sponsor G.A..t. Sponsor 4-H Leader MARJORIE PURDUE BRIAN SMITH BYRON STOUT Ball State Teachers Indiana Fniversity DePauw l'ui.. A.B. C'0l1e29,,l?.S.. Fmnuii-1 milf-gt-. .yu Butler I'ni., Zu.S. Vllfflllf Il11V9l'S1ly Social Studies History. Track Coach Tytllllg- Sliurtlaud Mathematics llrivz-rs' Tr-lining Office Prartiec sf fir? I VX X Ano OWEN RICHARDSON Central Normal Fol- lege, ,l.B. Sorial Studies liuglish ELSIE M. GARY Indiana Central Fol- lege, B. S. Butler University English. Sur-ial Studies JULIET HERSHMAN liarlhaui College. A.B. Butler University Indiana l'ni. l'Ivtf'iisiou Latin, l':llL1llSll J. JOHN MILLER Indiana State 'l't-:icliers College, A. li. Mat'u-nurt ies. lloolistoro X . 1 I WAYNE VANSICKLE Arthur Jordon Consor- vatory of Music Butler l'ni., Bjl. Music Page Thirteen 1 nfl!-7 BETTY FESMIRE Central Business College, Office Secretary. For whatever reasons you may have to go into the office, there you will find Mrs. Fesmire, het- ter known to most of us as Betty, ready to greet you with a smile. Although she has her sec- retarial responsibilities, she will share your problems and lend you a helping hand. It lakes Betty to make the school complete. K.M. rf 1 . 1 1 at , 'r A . Al 'st n . . V E .4 V V v NOBLE WAITT Ball State Teachers Col- lege, B.S. Butler University Mathematics, Science HESTER FOUST Marion College Ball State Teachers Col- lege Butler University Sixth Grade GOLDIE E. CHILDRESS Manchester College Butler University Purdue University Fifth Grade EULALIA FREEMAN Central Normal College Fourth Grade FLORENCE COLBY Indiana University, A.B. Fourth Grade EDITH HARVEY Central Normal College Grades II and III Page Fourteen PATRICIA DUNLAVEY Indiana Uni., School of Music, B.M.E. Music to Grades I to IV. RUTH D. INSKEEP Indiana State Teachers College, A.B, Butler University Filth Grade 272 ' . 7l'?3 IA Q. M 95' nfs 3 ' U l VERA MILLLER MADGE McCULLOUGI-I CLYDE McKEE Indiana State Teachers Teachers College, Indiana- Indiana State Teachers College, B.S, polis College First Grade Central Normal College, Purdue University A.B. Sixth Grade First Grade PAULINE B. RICHARDSON MYRNA H. STAPLETON MARY B. STEPHENSON Teachers College, Indiana- M. N. I. DePauw Uni., B.A. polis Butler University Indiana University Central Normal College Third Grade Butler University A.B. Second Grade First Grade Page Fifteen MARY PETTIJOHN Indiana University Butler University Second Grade GENEVA S. WALKER Butler University Colorado State Teachers Collece Third Grade CLASS QPFICERS 2 Kathleen Merrill, President we Jean Henderson, Vice-President Donna Nicholson, Secretary-Treasurer 1 Dorotny Stephenson, Sergeant-at-Arms. or X llxyux Page Sixteen KATHLEEN MERRILL Ulnss Prosidvnt 4 Floss Svvrut:11'y-'l'i'ens., 1. 2 llonoz' Soi-lety 3, 4 Honor Son-ivty S01-i'utn1'y 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshino Sl'l'l'lfL1ll'y Il Sunshine- 'Froasurer 4 Sunshinc- Vamp liopwsciitzi- tive 3 Annuil Editor' 4 Student lliri-1-tor of Play 'I'ou1'ist Club Award Ro- ripivnt 1 ll.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Latin Conti-st 1 Girls' Stnte Typist 3 Bund 1. 2, 3, 4 llnnd Uontvst 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1. 2 Orchestra Contest 1, 2 Brass Choir 2 lirnss Quintet 3 Flag Twirling 3 Il 3 years DONNA NICHOLSON Sunshine- 1. 2, 3, -1 Ilnnor Society 3, 4 Class Secretary-'l'reusurer 4 Ainnml Staff 4 G,A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 ll A..l. President 4 F,lI.A. 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. Historian 3, 4 Play Fast 3 Play l'onnnittce 4 Chorus 4 bv sk Wyilf sill il gy f k E X 1 4 g JEAN HENDERSON Roy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Club 2, 3, 4 Class Vive-1'r0sidunt 4 Play Cust 3 Footlmll 1, 2, 3, 4 4-H. 7 years Grain Judging 1, 2, 3 Poultry Judging 4 l1'.l1'.A. 1, 2, 3, F.F.A. Reporter 3 F.F.A. Health and Safety Otficr-r 3 DOROTHY STEPHENSON Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Play Cast 3, 4 Annual Stull' 4 Class Sargi-ant-nt-arms 4 i U' Wx ,M A W A we I fc W A JOAN ARTHUR ALBERTA BAIRD IRBY JANE BARNES BONNIE BEATTIE BEVERLY BENNETT Sunshine Society 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3. 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Wichita 1, 2, 3 Sunshine Asst. Treus., 2 G. A. A. 2, 3 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 4 Sunshine V-Pres 23 F. H. A. 1, 2 G. A. A. Sgt,-at-Arms 3 Chorus 1, 4 Sunshine 4 Sunshine President 4 F, H, A. Reporter 1 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 Play Cast 4 Sunshine Camp Rep. 4 Play Committee 3 Play Cast 3 Play Cust 4 Honor Society 3. 4 -l-H 3 years Chorus 4 Play Promoter 3 Annual Stuff 4 Girls' State Rep. -l G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. Treasurer 4 Play Cast 3, 4 Class Sec'y-Treas. 3 CRAIG BISHOP MARILYN BITNER DAVE CARLTON JERRY GHILDERS MARIE CHILDERS Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Marion 1 9 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council Treas. 4 G. A. A. 2 Boy's Council 2, 3, 4 S Club 2, 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Honor Society 3, 4 Chorus 4 ' Play Committee 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Honor Society Pres. 4 Track 3, 4 Football 1. 2, 3 F. H. A. 3, 4 S Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 F, H, A, Treag, 4 Cluh Pres. 4 S Club 3, 4 play Cast 3, 4 B2lSkl'ihilll 1, 2. 3, 4 Algebra Contest 1 Latin Contest 2 I f' 5' . , - ' s '9n , 9 X X -XX I W , -X Il , Eur. Page Seventeen Wmfel C, 6' if if .W wflfw 73645 X RACHEL CATHERINE CODY Sunshine 1, 2, 3, -1 Chorus 3 . 4 JAMES FULTON BOY's Council Boy's Chorus Football 1. 2 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 P F x 1 Poultry Judgin Pluy Fommittf- 4 1 IX EQ ,111 '11 Y I ARNOLD L. COLE LARRY EIDSON Bny's Cuuuvil 1, 2, 3, 4 Uhuir 1, 2, 3 Buy's Council 1. 2, F. F. A, 1. 2, 3. -l Quartvt 1 F. F. A. V-Pres. 3 F. F. A. Sentinel 2 F. F. A. Hzlsketlmll 1. 2. 3, 4 Livestock .Iudgiug 1, 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 TOMMY GODBY BETTY M, GOOD Boy's Couuvil 1, 2, 3, 4 liny's State Rep. 3 Auuuul Staff 4 l'luy Cust 3, 4 Sunshine 1. 2, 3, .Allllllill Stull 4 F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, F. H. A. Treasurer' BONNIE EMRY LORETTA EVANS 3, -I Boys Couuci S Club 3, -1 4 lfouthull 3, l'1z13' L'Ullll!l11.U.'C 3 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Class V-Prvs, 2 Play Cast Il Block's High School Fushiuu Bo'1rd Rep Band 1, 3. 4 BOYS Cmuu-il 1, 2, 3 4 f 2 Orchestrw l, 2 Music Coutvst 1 Flag Twirliug 3. 4 Music Orgnuizzltiou Hostess 2 G. A, A. 2, 3, -4 DONALD D. GRAY ROBERT HALL -l Buy's l'muu'il 1, 2, 3, 4 S mlm 2, 3. 4 BoY's Cnuuuil Sgtfut 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Arms 3, 4 2 Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Pzlrlizuueuturizlll 3 ll A V 4 F. . 4. Y-Pres. F. H. A. Queen Fzxndidzntv 4 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. V-l'r0s. 4 4-H T yvars Page Eighteen Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Bzlskethnll 1, 2 'Frau-k 1, 2, 3, 4 tl X J J l,- lyk? WILLIAM HALL BUD HARRIS TAD HAUGHEY RUBERT LESTER HEFFEL- DONALD IIIATT MIRE Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Conn:-il l, 2, 3, 4 B0y's Council 1, 2, 3, Track Manager 1, 2 Boy's Council V-Pres. 3, 4 guys Council 1, 2' 3' 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Cross Colmtry Mgr. I, 3 Football 1, 2, 4 pg F, A, 1 F. F. A. Treas. 4 Basketball l, 2, 3. 4 Fggtlygll 2 F. F. A. Basketball S Club 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Sgt.-at-Arms 1 Grain Judging 1, 2, 3 Class V-Pres, 2, 3 Poultry and Egg Judg- ing 4 0 HDBBS ALDEN HULLINGSWIJRTH PHIL HIIUVER DEWAIN JOHNSON JUDY JOHNSOH Bny's Council 1, 2, 3 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 3, 4 BUYS Council Pres. 4 S Club' 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 S Club 3, 4 Sunshine Camp 3 Cluh 1, 2, 3, -l Basketball 1, 2 F. F. A. Sentinel 4 Football 1, 2 Portland, Oregon 2 4'3 Club V'Pl'l'S- 4 F, F. A. Basketball 4 Basketball 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Play Cast 3 Track 4 Play Cast 3 -llllllldl Staff 4 Livestock Judging 1 F. F. A. 1 G. A. A. 1, 3, Poultry Judging 2, 3. 4 F. F. A. Basketball 1 MSF' Of 0011005510135 4 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 Grain Judging 1 4-H 6 YOHPS 4-H 1 1 . ,ff I 2 l 4 i y g X . L I 5 Q x V- . wr ! 4 i ' 1 J A X X, ,f x 41 -x N f Page Nineteen WAPA f -v 'ffl' ' .Q WW Jf .vie Vfvvvf .-V mulLES KINKEAD DALE McCULLOUGH DALE McKEE DAVID MeMURTRY, JR. LORICE NIXUN Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 lioy's Counz-il 1, 3, 4 Mulberry 1, 2, 3 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, Cross Country 1 Honor Society 3, 4 Boy's Council 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 G, A. A. 1, 2, 3 4 Play Cast 3 Basketball 4 Track 1, 2 l'14iy CPISI 3 Annual Staff 4 Track 4 Club 3, 4 Assistant Director of Football 3 Track 3 Play Cast 3 NHS' 4 S Club 3, 4 Annual Statf 4 f'll0F1lS 2, 3, 4 F. F. A, 1, 2. 3. 4 F. F. A. President 4 F. F. A, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 4-H S years 4-H Pres. 4 Class Pres. l, 3 Dairy Judging 1, 2, 3, State Dairy Champs 4 National Reserve Dairy Champs 4 Tractor Maintenance 2, Tractor Main. V-Pres. 'Fraetoi' Main. Pres. 3 IERRY JDE IITTINGER JACKIE PICKETT .IDSITA BROCATU RUBERT PUZEY SHELBY RAMSEY Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 B0y's Council 1, 2, 3, Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Roy's Council 1. 2. 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 S Vlllll fl- 3- 4 G, A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 4 S Club 1, 2, 3, 4 FUOUNIH 1- 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. Sgt.-at-Arms 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 F, H. A. l, 4 Basketball 1, 2 4-H 1, 2. 3 Annual Start 4 Club 3, 4 F. H. A. Queen F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Candidate 4 Dairy Judging 1, 2, 3, 4 Play Committee 3, 4 Play Cast 3 Chorus 1 4-H 8 years Speech Contest 3 JUDITH YVDNNE THOMPSON DeWAVNE WILLIAMS DDN WHALEY GRAYCE WATERS Warren Central 1 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Metea 2, 3 Football 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Sunshine 4 Club 3, 4 Play 3 Chorus 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 LEY ANNE VAN SICKLE DALE VAN METER IULIA THOMPSON Dover 1, 2 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 3, 4 Sunshine Pianist 4 Band 3, 4 Urchestra 3, 4 Solo Contest 3, 4 Music Contest 3, 4 Chorus 3 Page Twenty Annual Staff 4 4-H 4 years Algebra Contest 1 Geometry Contest 2 W EVAN REED ROBERT SANDERS MARLITA SHDE JIMMIE SMALL JERRY SPELBRING WOSUi01d 1, 2 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sllgal' Cfffek 1, 2- 3 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy'S COUYICH 3, 4 Class President 2 Slmghille 4 Track Manager 1 Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 S Club 2, 3, 4 Ch01l' 4 Basketball Manager 4 Football 2 F- F- A4 3, 4 S Club Sec'y-Treas. 3, 4 F- H- A- 4 Football Manager 1, 2 F- F- A- RSDOYWI' 4 Play Cast, 3, 4 Basketball Manager 2 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track Manager 3, 4 Tra ck 1, 2, 3, 4 Yell Leader 4 Play Stage Manager 3 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 l F. F. A. l,2,3.4 , Play Cast 4 JIM SPELBRING SHELIA STEELE WALTER STEPHENS RAY'E. STONE JUNIOR STURDEVANT y Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy's Council 1, 2, 3, 4 l S Club 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 S Club 4 Football 3 G. A. A. Sgt.-at-Arms 3 Track 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Basketball 4 Football Manager 1, 2 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F- F- A- Secretary 4 Basketball Manager 1, 2 Play Cast 3 F. F. A. Basketball 1, 2, 4 Play CPISK 3 Track Manager 3, 4 Chorus 4 Crop Judging 4 Yell Leader 4 Play Committee 3, 4 Play Cast 4 Grain Judging 1, 2, 3 l 4 Poultry Judging Honor Society 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Math. Contest 2 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4 Page Twenly-one JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Ralph Biddle, John Morelock, Phil Antrobus, Bill Graham, Charles Eberwein, Gordon Bacon, Gail Godby, Leon Brandenburg, Marvin Biddle, Don Harbaugh. Second Row: Sonja Padgett, Lorita Wright Benita Kellam, Connie Beam, Helen Robbins, Marcia Kinkead, Vicki Ashley, Doreene Bil- lingsley, Rachel Hammack, Marcia Purcitul, Vonda Hayes. Third Bow: Mrs. Linn, Wilma West, Linda Kouns, Carole Grinstead, Anna Marie Clark, Marlene Staitord, lvalou Hume, Anne Wallace, Jackie Robinson, Claretta Wright, Carol Baird, Virginia Barricks, Anna Faye Walker, Mr. lnskeep, Fourth Row: Myron Robbins, lleene Lindenmayer, Joenita Cox, Jane Wiles, Annette Coppess, Donna Richardson, Susan Miller, Colette Coppess, Evelyn Hunt, Marilyn Pickett, Paula Beard, Peggy Alexander, Barton Grinstead. Fifth Row: Bill Stahl, Don Gibson, Wayne Wright, James Wright, Robert Hollingsworth, Ralph Harvey, Bob Hopkins, Mark Thistleth- waite, Noble Smith, James Wallace, Gene Blackstone. During our freshman year We had as officers Mark Thistlethwaite, presidentg lane Wiles, vice presidentg Loretta Boone, secretary, and Noble Smith as sergeant at arrns. We had two class activities that year. The first was a hayride and Weiner roast, and the other was a skat- ing party. Our class officers during our sophomore year were lvalou Hume, presidentg Mark This- tlethwaite, vice president, Lorita Wright, secretary-treasurerg and Noble Smith was sergeant at arms. Our class activities included a Weiner roast and hayride, and a combination attempt to raise money and class party in the form of a sock hop. Any botanist who reads this may be interested in the fact that on our hay rides We were Entertained with tomatoes provided by our very considerate fellow students. This, our junior year, We have elected as Officers Gail Godby, presidentg lane Wiles, vice presidentg Bill Stahl, secretary treasurer, and Mark Thistlethwaite is sergeant at arms. We are engaged in our share of the concessions at the ball games by selling popcorn, cokes, and soft drinks in an attempt to pay for a senior trip at the end of our senior year. - - Bill Stahl. Class Sponsors: -as Mr. Harry lnskeep . Mrs. Esther Linn H Zbl f X .ff 9 Q 1 at fig ! Class Officers: II.-Wi ' S7 ' W xx President .....,.... -- Gail Godby tl' r Vice-President ........ ......... I ane Wiles J , ' Secretary-Treasurer ................ Bill Stahl - Q Sergeant-at-Arms ..., -- Mark Thistlethwaite Page Twenty-two HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '56 The class of '56 entered High School with about 92 members, the largest class in Sheri- dan High. Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Cline were appointed to be our sponsors for the four year journey. ln our Freshman year we had a parly on the football field. This year we still number 92, but now we are mighty Sophornores, well on our way to the Goal - - Graduation. Many members of our class have distinguished themselves in Latin, and Math. contests, Athletics, and Music. We have greatly enjoyed our two years in in S.H.S., and we are looking forward to the re- mainder ot the journey. w Class Officers: K 74 President ......... ...... M ary Ogle 4': 'Q., Vice-President ...... --- Charles Akard -1 Secretary-Treasurer -- -- Marta Taylor Sergeant-at-Arms --- --- lack Henry x l' 2 Class Sponsors: 'I' Mrs. loYCe Cline if Mr. Owen Richardson ' Witty KW, Y , ., SOPHOMORE CLASS 5 ttf First Row: Don Wills, William Pawlak, Ronnie Fulwider, Richard Law, Ronnie Kettrey, Billie Colt, Von Pitts, Ronnie Codby, Jackie Mace, Donnie.Mar1ow, Jack Downs. Second Row3'3June Sample, Marta Taylor, Marcia Wright, Barbara Singleton, Wanda Stout, Dorothy Jones, Connie Johnson, Gladys Alexander, Janet Haughey, Bonnie Hutchens, Connie Sims, Janice Ottinger, Elizabeth Collier. Third Row: Russell Durbin, Sandra Anderson, Cleora Calvert, Wretha Scott, Jacqueline King, Ethel Kinsey, Jennie Pritsch, Gloria Harris, Janet Spencer, Diane Hancock, Edith Bailey, Jane McMurtry, Margaret Burton, Becky McClure, Patty Cray, Mrs. Cline. Fourth Row: Dale Thompson, Donavon Cooper, Phillip Pearson, Ja 'es Harbaugh, Keith Thompson, Billy Jessup, Mike Kercheval, Phil Duchemin, Don Long, Dale Ogle, Steve Rice, Steve McVey, Phil Cole, Kenneth Perry, James Waters, Phil Stowers, Vernon Shupe, David Landis, Robert Walker. Fifth Row: Suzanne Griltith, Rosemary Merrill, Gloria Strawn, Trudy Fisher, Marie Staltord, Connie Bilby, Mary Ogle, Patty Smith, gang iesrgire, Nancy McMurtry, Virginia Gotham, Reitha Shoe, Annetta Ogle, Judy Dell, Elizabeth Childers, Carroll Reddick, r. ic ar son. Sixth Row: Don McCullough, Kenneth Bitner, Dick Purdy, Frank Davis, Jerry Hiatt, David Vo:s, Billy Moore, Billy Stone, Charles Akard, Ronnie Singleton, John McCarty. Absent: Patricia Spear, David Cox. Page Twenty-three 2 EIGHTI-I GRADE First Bow: Richard Stevenson, Phillip Pickett, Robert Bilby, Kenneth Kinsey, Vance Wallace, Ernie Strawn, Keith Wallace, Murray Durbin, Clarence Hutslar, Larry Kinkead. Second Row: Barbara Pawlak, Marybelle Riley, Carolyn Honnald, Sherl Burton, Lea Beath Johnson, Sally Stahl, Nancy Sue Reddick, Linda Lue Reddick, Nancy Jane Law, Janet Van Meter, Luella Goodnight, Marilyn Mendenhall. Third Row: Judy Roudebush, Dorothy Beard, Mary Lou Bitner, Helen Hall, Minda Johnson, Amy Griltith, Susan Woodrum, Wilma Craig, Treena Henthorn, Joan Prater, Jualela Ramsey, Constance Glover, Lowell Clark, Mr. Smith. Fourth Row: Peggy Whaley, Janice Shupe, Lowell Goodnight, Paul Walton, James Caldwell, James Spencer, Linda Kelshaw, Janet Pickett, Karen Booker, Marrha Palmer, Larry Allen, John Ramsey, John Downs, Barry Paucett, David Ginsiead, Larry Pearson. Fifth Row: Judy McClure, Lee Marie Reynolds, Elizabeth Little, Marilyn Miller, Jane Wilson, Margaret Stewart, Randall Raines, Thomas Wright, Richard Dugdale, Donald Dell, Billy Beard, Neal Cody, Cleta Calvert, Lonna Purdy. The president of the eight grade class is Richard Stevenson, who is followed by the vice-presi- dent, Janet Sue Van Meter. The treasurer is lim Spencer. Our sponsors are Mr. Smith and Miss Purdue. At our class party We had refreshments and later saw some comical movies. The football team was coached by Mr. Stout. They won l game and lost 4. The basketball team is coached by Mr. Smith. They have lost 4 and Won 6 games so far. We are looking forward to a good track team coached by Mr. Stout and Mr. Smith. js SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Larry Joe Greathouse, Larry Wright, Dale Ogle, Bobby Seats, Johnny Snethen, Charles Pickett, David Harbaugh, Bobby Fulwider, Keith Downs, Lee Brackins, Dexter Cooper, James Bragg. Second Row: Sandra Johnson, Barbara Mossburg, Judy Price, Viirginia Wylie, Patty Barnes, Ploretta Downs, Monte Ewing, Nancy Richardson, Janet Fosnight, Jean Kay Haughey, Joyce Stowers, Diane Merrill, Mary Hiatt, Mrs. Griitith. Third Row: Jimmy Swain, Lloyd King, Marjorie Pritsch, Ronald lsenhour, Francis Ridge, Floyd Kelshaw, Jack Whisker, Judith Wallwork, Helen Stone, John Emry, Donald Marcum, Judith Burton, Karen Goodnight, Richard Reddick, Gerald Lindenmayer, Jerl Ramse . Fourth Row: Rdsalyn Graham, Virginia Nelson, John Hoover, Donald Alexander, Ronald Anderson, Carl Green, Janet Hedden, Dorothy McClearn, Clovis Rudd, Wayne Wallace, Jean Lambert, Lawrence Boggs, Edgar Spear Carole Taylor, Karen Thistlethwarte. Filth Bow: Kay Bennett, Hugh Whaley, Cloyd Hawkins, Jim Childers, Connie Robinson, Diana McCullough, Dixie Barnes, Leroy McKinley, Larry Biddle, Bernetta Law, Marthena Rawlings, Charlene Burtron, Stanley Bray, Ronald Godby, Gloria Pulliam, Gladys Whaley. We were Very excited about entering junior high. As our class officers, we elected Larry Wright, Presidentg Sandra Johnson, Vice-Presidentg Dexter Cooper, Secretary-Treasureru and our class sponsors are Mrs. Elma Griffith and Mr. Nelson lay. Some of the members of our class are members of the band. Many of the boys play junior high football and basketball. Page Twenty-tour . THE FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class now contains 82 members, some having come in from Boone County. As class officers, we chose as Presi- dent: Neal Colby, Vive President: Eddie Davis: Secretary-Treasurer: Ronnie Pickett: Sgt. at Arms: Charles Price. Our party of the first semester was held on the football field. We played games and had cider and do-nuts for refreshments. There were many fresh- man hoys who were out for football and basketball. There was one freshman boy who was on the dairy judging team that won first at the Atlantic Rural Exposition Judging Contest. There are freshmen girls that are in the F.H.A. that served at their district con- vention and also served at the F.F.A. banquet. Sponsors: Miss Purdue, Mr. Stout. First Row: Ronnie Heck, Don Baird, Frankie Nesbitt, Ronnie Pickett, Max Kercheval, James McVey, Judy Booth, Doris Bray, Charles Price, James Harvey, Robert Seymore, Philip Inskeep, Jerry Bailey, David Hammock, Ronnie Lambert, Byron Stout. Second Row: Bill Dodd, Roy Clark, John Harbaugh, Rosemary Stahl, Patty Weir, Violet Pierce, Barbara Hutslar, Deanna Eidson, John Crapper, Eddie Davis, Barbara Stalev, Geneva Peak, Bettv Jo Mendenhall, Lois Rors, David Pettijohn, Donald Hayes, Ivan Emry. Third Row: Mrs. Hammer, Rosemary Stone, Betty Mathews, Marzella Graham, Carolyn Burtron, Irene Grinstead, Lurlie Nelson, George Bailey, Jack Baird, Jake Hiatt, Norman Strawn, Jon Overdorf, Charlene Moreland, Kay Swain, Judy Hinshaw, Waneta Gipson, Deanna Mace, Sharon Fosnight. Fourth Row: Jimmy Cline, Diana Hadley, Mary Lou Bacon, Betty Law, Phyllis Allen, Sara Linn, Sandra Padgett, Patty Brocato, Ida Mae Johnson, Jane Rockey, Marilyn Biddle, Janet Bishop, Cecile Green, Sherry Hoover, Pern Bradley. Fifth Row: Kenneth Hopkins, Elmer Bitner, Bernie Watts, Norman Paddock, Fred Gary, Jerry Crawford, Neal Godby, Neil Butcher, Robert Goodnight, Harry Hall, Dale Huckleberry. fs , SIXTH GRADE First Row: Norman l'2lillIL'l', Ronnie Glover, .lanies Godhy, Tonnny Bilby, Larry llnan-. Mike Rudd, Gene lladley. Idddie Pnreifnl, Larry Brown, Gene Leonard, David Lntz, Dwain Biddle, Second Row: Sherry Fline, Linda Fox. .Indy Moreland. .Iinnnie Boyer, Bohhy Rox Briggs, Joe Kvllanl. Rebel-ra Clark, Barbara Pritsrh, .Ioy Barrick, Ann Groves, Beth Law, Mary .Innv Walton, Nancy Cole. Third Row: .lohn Iha-f. Karen Hire. I-Iarolfl .link-rsnn. .Iinnnie Land, Ilelln-rt Wright, Donald Leonard, Dannie Mn-Vey. Edwin Meflnre. Bnhhy Mrflay, Dannie Weir. Parole Beard. Naney Sn-ara. Billy Walker. Ili-sler lfonsi. tear-her. Fuurih Row: Darlene llrill'i1h, l'arnIyn Waitl. Dian Ilillock. Donald Kelshaw. .Ioan linhhins, Martha Riley, lk-gina Booker, .Ian Stanley, .Il-an Kinsey, Kathy Wright. Illarl Jones, .Iohn I'irIu-li. Sue Inman, .Ierry Ilnnl. .Ivrry Wliirlrvr. Clydv MeKee, trac-lier. Fifth Row: Kirk Hoggatl. Johnny Boll I-Iolines. David Iiisln-ep. Jenny Otlingrr, Karen Dodd. Patsy Shane, Bennie Ia-ll Mathews, Harold Wilson. Peggy lfliclilelierry, Karl Ferguson, I'anwIa I'il-In-ll, l'nnnie Martin. Marin' Ilamnton, Gerry i'llIlIDiIl'l'y, .Iane Mendenhall. FIFTH GRADE First Row: Iran Bragg. Danny Lilly, Mike FK'l'1,:llSOIl. Daniel Whirlier, Kenneth Bakrr. .Ianirs Ellis, Tonnny Dngdale, Donny EIlIl'y. Aaron Rawlings. Dennis FVJSIIIIIT. Ronnie Lee Bray. Second Row: Billy Ilvddirlr, Mary Lon Wiley, llichard Iihrrwein. Kenny Scott, Barham Johns, Patly Burton. Rosie Long, Rosa Lee Fowler. .Iinnny Hoover. Sammy Uttingrr. Darlene Zellm-rs, Rita Vox. M-rilyn Fline. .lorry Fosnight. Alan Wondrinn. Anita Baron. Anita llcnthorn Third Row: Mrs, l'hildri-ss. Larry Walkvr, Ronillev llnlliday. Anita Wiggs. Stanley I'rIIan. .Indy Jones. Max I'ic1'r'e. Winfred Ritter. Virginia Alexander. David Downs. Philip Ridge, Violet. Kay Stunt, Richard Johns, Wanda Drlph. Mary Ann Leonard, Kay McMurtry, Mariea KOI'C'il0Vlli, Brenda Biddle, Mrs. Inslreep, Courtland lilnrkstuxle. Fourth Row: Waniia llarris, Myra Purdy. Iloiinin- Nieliolson. Anna MeLenrran. Cynlhis Ilunnett, l'atrIl-ia Bowen, Marsha MuCnllongh, Beverly Newsom, Carol Dell, Nannette Wigzgs. Caroline Mosshnrg, .Ianet Iiarhangh. Martha Sears, Bcity Godhy. .Ianiee Hadley. Norma Ottinger, Anna .Io Bailey, Stuart Deakyne. Fifth Row: Garle-ne Widows, Larry Inskeen. Mary Voss. .Ioan Nesbitt, Meredith McKinsey. Sara McKinley. Isabelle Bnrtron, Nancy Seymour, Cliffton Hntslar, John Greenian, David Sanders. .Indy Wallace, David linggatt, Betty Rudd, .Indy Marenni, Bill Wiles. Absent: lindene 'I'Innnnsnn, Mari-ia Lntz, Iiohert Ilainplnn. .,..,. ,.,. oy. FOURTH GRADE First Row: Michael G1'instaad. Rodney Ise11l10u1x Jerry Kinkead, Donald Birdeu, James Collier. Michael Coppess. Paul Beam, Lawrence Wlnelacr. Mic-hael Waitt, Robert Robbins, Rex McKenzie, Second Row: Sandra Goodnight. Larry St,:rrett, William Pierson, Charlotte Biddle, Joan Merrill, Leona Johnson, Roliert Barnett., William Land, George Jones. Edwin Barnes, Judith Fnlwider, Lois Johnson, Patricia Calvert, Charles Inman, Gene Bilhy. Third Row: Miss Freeman, Susan Hiatt, Ileene Walton, Terry Cline, Janet Dell, Linda Ogle, Marilyn Johns, David Cline, Dnle Downs, Preston Spear, Charles Eiekle- herry, Sandra Henthorn, Betty Cooper, Betty Gunderson, David Kendall, Robert Hawley. Fourth Row: Frederick Pettijohn. Sandra Whirker, Thomas Moore, Glenda Williams, .lon Mrfnin, Ronald Stone. James Bowen, Lucinda MrKinney, Terry Weir, John Hampton, John Roe, Stephen Pickett, Sharon Kinsey, Miss Colby. Fifth Row: Doreen Weaver, .Ierry Weir. Rarhara Robbins. Linda Brandenburg, Dennis Carr, Rohcrt Stephenson, Shelia Ryan, Russell Pickett, Melvin Mundy, Keith Emry, Duane Billingsley, Byron Stout, Russell Hayes, Stephen Pitts. THIRD GRADE First Row: Richard Johnson. George Morris, Earl Cooper. Rohert Barron. Charles linglish. .Indy Ream, Judy Bray, .lean Wallace, Valeria Goodner, Kenneth Mossbnrg, Cathy Illges, Lyle Thompson, Paul Aehenbaeh, Roberta Alexander, Glen Kelshuv, Bobby Wiley. Second Row: Thomas Kendall, Samuel Ginstead, Sylvia Wicker, Marjorie Callahan, l'.nnel'i .llhright, Michele Downs, Sherrie Morris, Larry Kelshaw, .lame-s Hnnt, Rebecca Jenkins, Deanna Pickett, Jimmy Delph, Jerry Stone, Cheryl McKinney, Dale Jessup. Third Row: Mrs. Edith Harvey, Dena Beard, James Males, John Rockey, Ceeil Melrearron. Ronald Blackstone, James Kemp, Richard Miller, Marcia Rood, Margaret Prater, Steven Norris, Victoria Walton, Stephen Beattie, David Law, Beverly llioson, Ruth Ann King. Fourth Row: Mrs. Geneva Walker. James Bacon, James Deacon, Nancy Norman, Gnrnola Tlioinas, Marcia Stephenson, Steven llnniphrey, Sharon Pulliam, Danny Wil- helm, Martha. Richardson, Nancy Biddle, Nancy, Stowers, .Iudy Kay Smith, Riehard Henley, James Hadley. Fifth Row: Sharon Whaley, Steven Smith, Karen Emry, Allen Witham, Katheryn Hntsler, Enoeh Light, Robert Inskeep, Gale Erving, Mark Raines, lCdn'iu'd Ryan, Janet Pickett, Robert Clements, Claude Burtron, Dan Seymour, Betty Ridge, Mrs. Myrna Stapleton. SECO D GRADE First Row: Mary Sue Fnlwider. Peggy Downs, Danny Biddle, Billy Manier, Leroy Weston, Glenda Hllitiltlftt, Mike Baker. David Coy, James llnehexnin, Jr., Donna Hayes, Marietti Goodnight, Barlrzra Ellis, John Bailey. Patty Kelshaw, Ronnie Pearson, Ray Kinsey, Leeil Meliearon. Second Row: Rex Ridge, Dickie Hadley, Judith Delph, Lorine Boggs. Nancy Price, Eddie King, Sandra Drish, John R. Curry, Teresa Newsom, Louise Lindenlnayer Glenda Thomas, Diana Barnett, Anita Jean Biddle. Phillip Lilly. Nora Greathonse, Freddie Ilelnh, Beverly Dllfilill- LHFFY HHWISY. Third Row: Mrs. Stephenson, Cynthia Downs, Kathy Gotshall. Mary Jane Bilhy, Mary Ann Dunn, Strven Thomas. Donna Kay Jones, Ralph Weaver, Bob Bowen, David Woodrlnn, l'. tty Kemp, Frances Rood, Rex IS'!Ilil0'lI', Peggy Walliee. Carolyn Hawley, Mike Cornell, Mrs. Ilarrey. Fourth Raw: Jack Mendenhall. .Ierry limry, Lonild Walker, Dennis Reynolds, Donna Swain, Kathy Nicholson, Connie Smith, Anita Cline, Jeffrey Cox, Bill Norris Steven Bennett, Sharon Greeman, Kenny, Bowen, Linda Wisman, Sandra Br igg, Johnnie Pearson, Lindt Godhy, Kathleen Hastings, Mrs. Pettijohn. Fifth Bow: Paul Robert Wy tt, -iillitl Dell, 'I':rry Voss, James St Iford, Micky Mellonald, Garry Burton. Neil Lambert, Eddie Eiekleberry, Linda Mooney, Mike Stephenson. Vieki Aldred, Phil Kereheval, Patsy Whiteomh, Clara Cooper, Rath Ann Bray, Jimmy Singleton, Jimmy Mace. Absent: Jackie Sonthxrrd, Elvin Iihigle. Dale Wilson, Ronald Jones, Szcond Row: Danny Third Row: Groves. Fourth Row: . Wayne Fifth Row: Keith FIRST GRADE First Row: Lind: Nairarxn, Lindi Tater, .Xlra ilenthorn, Charles Roe. Kay Zellars, Jean Caldwell, Ardith 'l'ho1n's, Linda Ellis, Valtae 'I'histletlni'aite, Panla Baird. Vieki Ihlnn, llfrold Dillinger, Cynthia MeCinre. irennis Kelshaw, .Ierry Bray. Margaret Cline. Linda Lon Nelson Mike Relnsi-n. llnine Stern, W. rren Weiver, Donna Stowers, Charles lbell. Janet Cody, Peggy Baeon. Beverly Reddiek, Linda MeKinney, Ronald Widows, Stout, 'I'omnry Pratz-r. Linda iillilwl Janet Ringer, Peggy Ottinger. Mi'-e Heck. Billy Barron, Srndra Wills, Cheryl Brown. S1:nrlr.i Bnrtron, Reber:-a Ilnrr. Snszn Carney, J--ne B rker. Janet Stirrett. Marilyn Calvert, Bobby Barnes, Karen Collier, Ann Boyer, Charles Engle. Raymond Cox, Carolyn Gang, llonna John Henley. Neil Mendenhall, IM-Anna Nesbitt. Iiavid King, Ruth Ann Piekett. Jane Laigiiel, Linda Alexander, Cheryl Godhy. Iohnny Prater, Snsin Stapleton, Linda Beard, Lynn iil'2Liltii'Ilillll'LI, Lee Brandenburg, Jinnny Vair, Jack 'l'lroinpson, Phillip llohson. iVIll'l'l'll Waterman. Waterman. Rose Marie Bennet. Snsan Wiles, Chris Ilolnies Janet llannner, Carolyn Rasey, Bei-ky Boyer. Awilda Moss. Collen Clements, Reheeea Wyatt, l'h1di Stewart. Sarah lh'e.ithonse, Leonailal Cooper, Mary Francis Iilvans, M-rk Mi-Cnllongh. Steven Millikan. Johnny Mitt-hell. l'at Piekett. Dennis Ryan, Rieky Wilhehn. X Witham. 'an'tJr. Judy Biship, Bruce Robbins, Mary Rath Hntslar, Riti Kay King, Jeanette Clements, llennis Fergwsoi, C rrie Stindefnr, Brendi Raines. Kenneth Page Twenty-eight RE EMBER WHENPP Remember when the cafeteria was built and we were the first trosh privileged to eat in it? Does anyone have some round milk bottles? Hang on to 'em. They're getting obsolete. Remember when no one had heard of chlorophyll except way back in frosh biology? No one can be ignorant 'bout in now. Girls, what ever did we do 'fore we had rubber tipped bobby pins? Remember when we were the last frosh to get initiated? Wasn't bad as it sounded was it girls? Beings there were some ex- ceptionally good-looking Senior boys! Gee, the no exemption rule took the lun out of being smart, d'dn't it? Wonder what we ever did 'tore they got the clock in the study hall? Remember when the library was back of the study hall and we u:ed to go back and study 7th and 8th grade spelling? Remember when the art class was located in the bookkeeping room? Gee, 25 years writing gone to waste, but you will have to admit lhe study hall desks look nice. Remember when ball point pens first came out Man were they expensive and quite smeary. They were wonderful for tatoo- ing tho. Remember when the bicycle rack was located where the cafe eria now is? Remember when every room in the building used to be that awful dingy yellow ivory? How many of you gathered milk weed pods for the war effort? Seems like it took forever to fill one of those huge sacks. Those fluorescent lights in the study hall are quite an improvement over the old hanging globe type. First Senior class to enforce S Club constitutional law that no girls could wear the boy's honor sweaters . Remember when Sheridan had a roller skating rink where Biddles is now? Ur where the bowling alley once was located, Remember when it was heneath the Sheridan girls to wear earrings in school? The halls are full now but remember when there used to be coat racks along the wall which stuck out 3 feet? Or when everyone said Sheridan should have swimming classes on 'count of the leakey ceilings. Remember the old basket ball score board that only went to 50? Remember when the only play ground equipment we had was swings and a slide? Remember when neckscarves first came into style 'bout 4 years ago and the race was on, to see who could acquire the most? Or during the war, scrap drives and there was always a pile of scrap and tires in front of the school house? Remember when we had a school paper called SHS Highlights ? Remember those snake dances we used to have? They proved too dangerous tho. V Remember the year the gym was decorated for the junior-senior prom. I'd hate to've been climbing those rafters. Remember when we used to carry chairs to the gym on Friday evenings and back again on Monday mornings? Remember the train ride to Rennselaer? Back in '49. Or when we used to buy our books in the principal's office cause that's where the bookstore was. A Where's everyones gray hairs? After those fallen ceiling episodes in the 3rd grade it's a wonder we aren't bald headed. Remember when our band, football and basketball uniforms were black and white? When, you used to get here early Cback 'fore '47l and had to wait on the stair steps till the 3 o'clock bell rang? Wonder what people that were allergic to wool did 'fore nylon and orlon came along? Remember when the TV was installed in the study hall? Television, the wonder of wonders. lt seems like it's been here long as we can remember, but I wonder what we ever used to do with our spare time which is now spent in watching TV? Remember when we watched the 1953 inauguaration on TV and saw the I.U. Marching One Hundred? Or when Jimmy and Jerry delighted in changing seats to confuse the poor teachers? Ur after Halloween when there was always a row of lawn chairs on the south side of the school building and which everyone made use of during the noon hour? Page Twenty-nine THE MIDWAY Isn't it exciting to be strolling down a crowded mid-Way? There are so many things to do. All kinds and types of people, hurrying and scurrying to see the show which attracts them most. Doesn't that description remind you of our halls? Don't you see crowds of students rushing to the classes Which they have chosen to study. Sometimes We don't realize how im- portant our Mid-Way is. Just follow us through the next few pages and you can readily see. G.W. Page Thirty Page Thirty-one HONOR SOCIETY First Row: Junior Siurdevanl, Jean Henderson, Dale McCullough, Craig Bishop, President, James Small. Second Bow: Joan Arthur, Kathleen Merrill, Secretaryg Mrs. Joyce Cline, Sponsor, Mr. J. John Miller, Permanent Treasurer, Marie Childers, Donna Nicholson. The National Honor Society The Alpha Chapter ot the National Honor Society was organized in 1946 in the Adams Township High School. The primary purpose ot the organization was to encourage scholas- tics and academicsg however, these do not tully determine the eligibility tor membership. Other considerations are: leadership, character, initiative, personal appearance, and person- ality. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for membership. The l953-l954 members are: Kathleen Merrill, Craig Bishop, Marie Childers, Fred Sturde- vant, lr., Dale McCullough, Ioan Arthur, Donna Nicholson, lean Henderson and lames Small, , ln February of 1954 twenty-five per cent ot the present senior class and fifteen per cent of the present junior class will be considered for membership. If , nl gli li J, , 3' 1, , Officers tor 1953-1954: President ....s.,.. Vice-President - - - Secretary .... EQ Treasurer .... X Sponsor - - - l hx X X RW ol' - 51 -2 CT Sig .ug l t hiiqfrfg TT' .27 'll ' t Q 'tilt 1 A six . X it-sc , gxxr X-to A tr A Its, ,g Q 'A Q QX .J lil K A X R X ' ,htm 9, - - X . A-' XJTQ XJ Page Thirty-two --- Craig Bishop ---- William Hunt ---- Kathleen Merrill --- Mr. I. lohn Miller Mrs. loyce H. Cline F. F. A. F. H. A. P 'd g,,,., ..., ,.,7 ,,,,,. .... I 1 H Dale McCullough -- A,, ,,, W-- President Vfsgipfggideni -U w Wf U---nu-viiggiiy 5225 Jerry Oninger ,, J vice-President Secretary ...... g , ..,.. D onna Richardson J S1 d i S 1 Treasurer -.- ,,,, Marie Childers r' ur evan W -U ecre ary Historian --, W Donna Nicholson Don Hiatt W - Treasurer Reporter ..,s, .... .... A n neiia Ogle Song Leader W. ,,,,,,,,. -- Diane Fesmire Evan Heed ....... .... ....... Pi e porier Sponsor A-------Wnnnf WNW-H-----vu-A Mrs. Lim, Phil Hoover .a...,.,.,.,.A.............,......,.. Sentinel Chapter Mother ,,,,,,,,,.,,,...........,,,,.,. Mrs. Hume First Row: llale Mcfnllongh, Presirientg Jerry Ottinger, Vice-l'residentg Junior Stnrieyant. Secretary: Nelson Jay, Advisor, lion Hiatt. 'Freasurerg Evan Reed, Reporter: Phil Hoover, Sentinel. Second Row: Dale Hnrkleherry, Jon Overdorf, Leon Brandenburg. Bill Stahl, Marvin Biddle. Johnnie Cropper, Donald Hayes. Phil Stowers, Ralph Biddle, Kenneth Hopkins, Robert Goodnight. Third Row: Norniari Paddock, Jerry Bailey, Jake Hiatt. James Waters. Gail Godby, Burton Grinstead, Max Kercheral. James Harbangh, John Morelock, Don Harbaugh, Donnie Marlow. Fourth Row: Dale Ogle, Kenneth Perry, Billie Stone, Bay Stone, Kenny Parr, Nolan Milligan, Larry Flidson, Myron Robbins, James Wallace. First Row: Connie Bilby, l'arli1nnent'1riang Diane Fesmire, Song Leader, Donna Rieh-irrlson. Secret rryg Ivalou Hume. l'resident: Mrs. Linn, Sponsor: Betty Good, Vice- Presidentg Marie Uliilders, 'l'reasnrerg Annetta Ogle Reporter: Donna Nicholson, llistorian. Second Row: Doreene Billingsley, Patty Brocnto, Deanna Mace, Nancy McMurtry, .Indy Hinshaw, Sara Linn. Jane Rockey, Sherry lloover, Marilyn Biddle, Mary Lou Bacon, Elizabeth Collier. Janice Ottinger, Lorita Wright. Dorothy Jones, Sharon Fosnight, Marcia Wright. Third Row: Barbara Singleton, .lnne Sample, Carolyn Burtron, Uonnie Sims, Gloria llarris, Betty Jo Mendenhall, Shelby Ramsey, Rachel l-lannnaek, Charles Moreland, Irene Grlnstead, Marlita Shoe, Patty Gray, Benita Kellznn. Iii-me llancoek, Janet Bishop, Betty Law. Fourth Row: Becky McClure, Kay Swain, Janet Spencer, Fleora Ualvert, .lane McMurtry, i':1role Grinstead, Reitha Shoe. Violet Pierce, Susanne Griffith, Virginia Gotham, Patty Weir, Parole Baird, Jackie King, Margaret Burton, Lois Boss. Marzclla Graharn. Fifth Row: Marilyn Pickett, Elizzbeth Childers, Judy llell. Gloria Strawn, Trudy Fisher, Shelia Steele, Jane Barnes, Susan Miller, Doris Bray, Marie Stafford, Mary Maruaret Uale, Judy Booth, Deanna liidson, J-ine Wiles, .Iac-kie Robinson, Edith Bailey. BAND I First Row: Loretta Evans, Rosemary Merrill, Betty Jo Mendenhall, Wilma West, Virginia Barricks, Claretta Wright, Neal Cody, Doreene B ll'ngsley. Second How: Marilyn Biddle, Jane Anne Rockey, Betty Law, Carole Taylor, Patsy Shupe, Jan Stanley, Janet Headden, Ley Anne Van Sickle, Kathleen Merrill, Eddie Davis, Marsha Palmer, Jane Wilson. Third Row: Judy Booth, Phillip Duchemin, Tom Wright, Marilyn Men- denhal, George Bailey, Gene Blackstone, James Wright, Bob Sey- mour, David Hammack. Fourth Row: Kay Bennett, Sherry Hoover, Marzella Graham, Billy ,Moore, Mr. Wayne Van Sickle, Director. To the Band Boosters go the gratitude and thanks of the entire band. By sponsoring various projects, they made possible the purchase of the new uniforms. Sheridan Band The Sheridan High School Band started off the 1953-1954 school year dodging raindrops in the parade at Indianapolis to open the Indi- ana State Fair. We had a marching band of thirty members, a . twirler, and a drum major which put on a half time show at every fgotballl garrltle. On Octobelrl 29, the band led the Halloween parade 1 t roug out owntown Sheri an. The band la ed for the November , meeting of the Band Boosters Club. P Y ROBERT SEYMUUR ------------------ Dr'-lm Malo! With a rush of practice, they started out the basketball season on November 13. The band presented the flag on the floor for the Star Spangled Banner before every varsity home game. With the help of a part of the junior-high girls physical education class, the flag twirler, and our up-and-coming junior twirlers, the band provided half-time enteranment for the 9 home games. The Bloomington University High School Band came up with their team January 30. The Sheridan Band marched downtown between 4:30 and 5:30, and returned to the school to await the Bloomington Band. When they arrived, they were treated by our band to a supper. The band, along with the high school and grade choruses, gave the P. T. A. Christmas program Monday, December 14. After Christmas some new members were added to the band for practice and to gain experience. A platform was built on the bleachers by .the shop class for the percussion section at the basketball games. Thiswas built particularly to have the timpani on the national anthem. The band acquired two new snare or field drums, and a scotch bass drum, all of black pearl. The band plans to enter the band contest April B and hopes to bring home a first. The County Musical Festival will be held the last Friday in April at Sheridan, and our band will take part. The band will play for Commencement. We expect to be invited again this year to Elizaville on Memorial Day to lead their parade as a part of their Memorial Day Services. There are more dates for concerts and parades which have not been made definite.-Ley Anne Van Sickle. GRCHESTRA IDENTIFICATION First Row: Aaron Rawlings, Nancy Richardson, Jane Hockey, Jane Wiles, Marta Taylor. Second Row: Tom Wright, Judy Booth, Marilyn Biddle, Betty Jo Mendenhall, Betty Law, Bob Seymour. Third Row: Sherry Hoover, Ley Anne Van Sickle, Eddie Davis, Billy Moore, Mazella Graham, Wayne Van Sickle, Director. Not Pictured: David Hoggatt LEY ANNE VAN SICKLE .........,........ Twirler ORCHESTRA The High School orchestra started the year by playing for the convocation held each month. Then came the banquet for the foot- ball players, and a string ensemble provided music, at the senior play the orchestra was asked to play between acts. About the first of the second semester, rehearsals began for the annual band-orchestra con- test in which we won first and received an attractive trophy. They again played between acts of the Junior class play, and naturally they took part in the County Music Festival held each spring. - Jane Wiles. S r t i 4 Dx fi I . 'li jjj ml f Q af G. A. A. First Bow: Barbara Singleton, Sharon Fosniqht, Connie Bilby, Josita Brocato, Lorita Wright, Donna Nicholson, Betty Good, Joan Arthur, Mrs. Linn, Deanna Mace, Mary Lou Bacon. Second Row: Connie Johnson, Sandra Padgett, Sara Linn, Janet Haughev, Janet Spencer, Connie Beam, Marcia Purcitul, Vicki Ashley, Irene Grinstead, Bonnie Hutchens, Wanda Stout, Phvllis Allen, Dorothy Jones. Third Row: Elizabeth Collier June Sample, Linda Kouns, Connie Sims, Janet Bishon, Benita Kellam, Jacoueline Robinson, Cleora Calvert, Charlene Moreland, Lois Boss, Kay Swain, Edith Bailev, Ethel Kinsey, Rachel Hammock, Gloria Harris, Janice Ottinger, Sonia Padgett, Vonda Hayes, Marta Taylor, Nancy McMurtry. Fourth Row: Rosemary Merrill, Shelby Ramsey, Becky McClure, Carole Baird, Anna Marie Clark, Alberta Baird Irby, Lorice Nixon, Dorothy Stepphenson, Judith Johnson, Jacqualine King, Virginia Barricks, Patty Weir, Beverly Bennett, Grayce Waters, Kathleen Merrill, Patty Gray, Carole Grinstead, Annetta Ogle, Loretta Evans. Fifth Row: Gloria Strawn, Marlene Stattord, Evelyn Hunt, Anne Wallace, Shelia Steele, Jane Barnes, Doris Bray, Bonnie Beattie, Marie Staltord, Susan Miller, Wilma West, Trudy Fisher, Donna Richardson, Ivalou Hume, Diane Fesmire, Elizabeth Childers, Marilyn Pickett, Deanna Eidson. The Girl's Athletic Association is made up of many athletic high school girls who are interested in sports. This year's officers are: President Donna Nicholsong Vice-President, Betty Goody Sec- retary-Treasurer, loan Arthurg Sergeant-at-Arrns, Iosita Brocato. One ot this year's activities was the sponsoring ot the decorations tor the football goal- posts. Also near Christmas tirne, the G.A.A. girls and the F.H,A. girls, cornloined, went caroling. ln the spring, the G.A.A. girls Went roller skating at ' Frankfort. At the closing ot the year, G.A.A. pins were given to the Senior girls tor their participation in the association.- r Y Donna Nicholson. A A 4zf'iA7f' h e x A, J. g, Page Thirty-six 'J CHORUS First Row: Sharon Fosnight, Rose Mary Stone, Dorothy Jones, Connie Johnson, Marilyn Bitner, Helen Rohhins, Rachel Cody, Gladys Alexander, Deanna Mace, Mary Lou Bacon, Diana Hadley. Second Row: Mr. Van Sickle, Shelby Ramsey, Marcia Purcitul, June Sample, Carolyn Burtron, Carole Grinstead, Cleora Calvert, Lurlie Nelson, Irene Grinstead, Becky McClure, Patty Gray. Third Row: Marcia Kinkead, Margaret Burton, Benita Kellam, Rachel Hammack, Patty Weir, Lorice Nixon, Anne Wallace, Peggy Alexander, Violet Pierce, Sandra Anderson, Ethel Kinsey, Jane McMurtry. Fourth Row: Ileene Lindenmayer, Jackie King, Evelyn Hunt, Jane Barnes, Jane Wiles, Connie Bilhy, Doris Bray, Colette Coppess, Marilyn Pickett, Annette Coppess, Shelia Steele, Marlene Stafford, Jackie Robinson. This year, because ot increased interest, Mr. Van Sickle has two periods ot chorus, which meets tour days a Week. There are forty-tive girls participating in this pop- ular activity. The accompanists are Marlita Shoe and Anna Marie Clark. The main pur- pose ot the chorus is to create enjoyment and appreciation tor music among high school stu- dents. Some ot the activities that the chorus has participated in already are: Convocation, the Father and Son Banquet at the Christian Church, a Thanksgiving program, carols at Christ- mas time and the Christmas program for the Parent-Teachers' Association. Sorne ot the ac- tivities that the chorus will participate in this spring are: Fort Benjamin Harrison on March 4th, the County Music Festival in April, and the Baccalaureate, Page Thirty-seven Sn CLUB First Row: Ronnie Emry, David Carlton, Joe Hobbs, Dewain Johnson, David McMurtry, James Fulton. Second Row: Jerry Ottinger, Bud Harris, Craig Bishop, Mark Thisilethwaite, Jean Henderson, Mike Kercheval. Third Row: Byron Stout, sponsor, Bob Sanders, Lorin McKinley, Blick Hall, Bob Puzey, Dale McCullough, Don Gray, Bob Day, sponsor. Fourth Row: Jerry Spelbring, Jim Spelbring, Gail Godby, DeWayne Williams, Dick Purdy, Steve Rice, John McCarty, Jackie Pickett. The S Club is the organization ot lettermen ot Sheridan. lt is now sponsored by Mr. Day and Mr. Stout and is becoming a more active club under their supervision. Some of the programs include the S Club dance held in February '53, and the sale ot pencils. A new rule was made to the ettect that: No person Who has not earned an honor sweater may Wear one While enrolled in Sheridan School. lean Henderson. This years officers are: President .s...... --- Craig Bishop Vice-President ....... .... B ud Harris A W7 Secretary-Treasurer --- .... Bob Sanders 'Lf 0- Sergeant-at-Arms -- -- Jerry Spelbring 7 Q, S Page Thirty-eight Boys Council The Boy's Council is an or- ganization tor all high school boys. The president and spontor have most ot the responsibility. The Boy's Council sponsors a convoca- tion once a month in which the different ministers of the commun- ity speak to the entire student body. Sometimes we have other speakers who talk only to the boys. Dwain Johnson President ............................ loe Hobbs Vice-President -s..... .... B ucl Harris Secretary-Treasurer .... --- Craig Bishop Sergeant-at-Arms .... ...... R obert Hall Sponsor ........ K-- Mr. Noble Waitt Sunshine Society Seated: Wilma West, song leader, Marta Taylor, assistant treasurer, Ley Anne Van Sickle, pianist. Standing: Kathleen Merrill, treasurer, Linda Kouns, vice-president, Mrs. Juliet Hershman, sponsor, Joan Arthur, president, Susan Miller, secretary. Page Thirty-nine The Sunshine Society is an organization ot all the high school girls which number about l5U girls. lt's motto is Others . This year at Christmas the girls took a treat of home-made candies and cookies to the Hamilton County Home near Noblesville. Also each year the society makes a contribution to the Riley Fund and to the Nurses' Scholarships. The year is usually ended by having a Mother-Daughter banquet in the spring. Kathleen Merrill Merrymakers 4-H Clubl Seated: Doreene Billingsley, vice presi- dent, Mrs. Linn, leader, Sara Linn, sec- reiary-treasurer. Standing: Charlene Moreland, recreation leader, Diane Fesmire, song leader, Marie Staftord, health and safety leader, Mary Margaret Ogle, reporter, Jane Roc- key, recreation leader. fNot picturedl Charlene Merrill, president, Evelyn Har- vey, assistani leader. 4-H Officers Seated: James Fulton, reporter, Dale Mc- Cullough, vice-president, Nelson Jay, leader, Gail Godhy, secretary, Jean Hen- derson, health and safety. Standing: Jerry Ottinger, treasurer, Diane Fesmire, song leader, Jane Rockey, re- creational leader, Mike Kercheval, re- creational leader. ,ony Elf 4-H Club Seated: Jane Wilson, vice-president, Janice Shupe, president, Diana McCullough, sec- retary-treasurer. Standing: Lonna Purdy, song leader, Kar- en Dodd, recreation leader, Lea Beth Johnson, song leader, Mrs. Linn, leader, Jenny Uttinger, recreation leader, Rosa- lyn Graham, health and safety leader, Kathy Wright, reporter. lNot picturedl Evelyn Harvey, assistant leader. Success Tip: Start at the bottom and wake up . Judging Teams DAIRY JUDGIIIG Left to right: Mr. Nelson Jay, leader, Dale McCullough, Kenneth Parr, Jerry Uttinger, Gail Godby, Nealtiodby. The Dairy teams placed flrst and second in the county, second and sixth at the district, eighth and fifteenth at the Round-Up, and they were the first and tlfth of the 4-H teams at the State Fair. The first team entered the National Contest at Waterloo, Iowa. They won second place, being defeated by Maryland by only 6 points out of 2400. The fifth place 4-H team placed second in the F.F.A. con- test which enabled them to participate in the con- test at Richmond, Virginia. They were tlrst of 13 states. These teams were coached by Mr. Hobson until June l, 1953. LIVESTGCK JUDGIIIG Lelt to right: Barton Grinstead, James Waters, Donnie Marlow, Jake Hiatt, Jerry Bailey. In the livestock judging contest in which two teams of four hoys each were entered, the teams placed first and third in the county. The team winning first in the county went to the district con- test and placed 6th at the 4-H ltnutid-llp. At the State Fair they were 2nd place 4-H team and first place F.F.A. team which entitled them to partici- pate in the Atlantic Rural Exposition judging con- test where they won first place over teams from 13 states. Roland Inslteep was high individual at the State Fair. PUULTBY JUDGING er, Junior Sturdevanl, Don Dale Ogle, Myron Robbins, Lett to right: Jean Henderson, Phil Hoov- McCullough, Don Hiatt. In the Poultry and Egg contest. the judging team placed lst and 2nd in the county, first and fourth in thc District, sixth and ninth in the Round-up. fifth and seventh at the State Fair, and third at lliclnnond. Va. Junior Sturderant was high individual in the District. CRUP JIIDGIIIG Left io right: James Harbaugh, Leon Brandenburg, Bill Stahl, Nolan Milligan, James Fulton, Don Harbaugh, John More- lock, Phil Stowers. The cron judging team placed second and fifth in the county and fifteenth in the The only contest which hds been held in 1954 was the County Crops contest in which Sheridan placed first cmd fourth. Page .Forty-one district, he Q. 03 W c f ,XX J , . 'S' if Seated: left to right: Junior Sturdevant, Dave McMurtry, Dale McCullough, Kathleen Merrill, Julia Thompson, Bob Sanders, Dorothy Stephenson, Grayce Waters, Robert Puzey. Standing: Jkoe Hobbs, Tommy Godby, Josita Brocato, Joan Arthur, Judy Johnson, Mrs. Elma Griffith, Donna Nicholson, Betty Good, Marie Childers, James ulton. NNUAL STAFF Budget worries are not uncommon to those associated with the annual, in tact, the budget must be fairly well planned before the annual is begun. The largest expenses for the annual are printing, engraving, covers, and binding, respectively, for that reason, those companies must be carefully selected. Other smaller expenses are postage and freight. Money for the annuals is, for the most part, the result of the generosity and interest of those who buy ads. Other sources of revenue are the sale of annuals and a percentage from the sales of group pictures. The cost of publishing the annuals is more than twice the amount charged for them, therefore, it is entirely non-profit making. Editor-in-chief ,,,,,,...,,,,.,,,...,,,,,.,,,,,. Kathleen Merrill Assistant Editor .,.,,,. ,,,,.,...,,,,,.,,,,,. J ulia Thompson Business Manager .,,,, ..,.,,,,,...,,,,,...,,, D ale McCullough Art Editors ,,,....., ..., D orothy Waters, Dorothy Stephenson Sports Editor ...,.,,,, ..,.,,,,...s,,v,..,,, H obert Sanders Typists ,,,,,,,,,a.,,,,,, , .,,,,, ...-, Betty Good, Joan Arthur Advertising Committee ,,,, ,.,, D ave McMurtry, Robert Puzey, James Fulton, Junior Sturde- vant, Josita Brocato, Judy ' f Johnson. Snapshots .,,..,,,,,, ,,,,. B etty Good, Donna Nicholson Sales Committee ,,,,. Wa-, Tommy Godby, Joe Hobbs A Jokes Editor ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,. ..,,,,,..,,, M a rie Childers Advisor ,,,,,,.,,,.,.,,.,,.,.,.,,,,,,..,.,,,.. Mrs. Elma Griffith .8 Q Education today makes a people easy to lead, dljjlofall to drive, and impossible to enslave . Page Forty-two IUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Bruin Storm, a comedy in three acts, selected as the lunior Play, proved to be a success with the following as its cast: Willoughby Adams ,,.. .,,.. R obert Sanders Aunt Hester .,.,.,,......., ,,.,. J udy Johnson Inner Willy ,,,,,, U-, --- Tommy Godby Marybelle Turner .,.. ,-,,,,, Mario Childers Chuck Martin ,,... ..V.Y. R obert Puzev Lottie o,,,,o,, H ,..,. Donna Nicholson Johnny Newton W- --- Dale McCullough Marian .,.,,,,,, , ,,,w,, .lane Barnes Harvey Downs .... ..,, J ean Henderson Anna ,,,,, ,,,, S helia Steele Ralph Jones -V -W David MCMUIXIY Kay ............. ,...,. L orice Nixon Coach Lloyd ,W ..... Phil Hoover Dorothy ........... ,,,,,, L oretta Evans Hank Johnson .... --- Fred Sturdevant Assistant Director ,-, ...... Kathleen Merrill Sally Bishop -L ......... Joan Arthur Director .r,,,.,,,,r .... M rs. Elsie Mae Gary Aunt Louise ,,., ..... D orothy Stephenson Aunt Olga .. ,a.... Grayoe Waters By: Loretta Evans SENIOR PLAY After the cast was selected, practices tor the senior play were held under the direction ot Mrs. Elsie Gary with Lorice Nixon as her assistant. The class presented their successful play Come Out of Your Coma on December l, l953. The cast was as follows: Billy Cartwright ...,...................... Robert Sanders Cornwall Cobb ,...... ........ T ommy Godby Buzz Bradford ..,. ,.... J erry Dttinger Sylvia Cartwright ,.,,, -,- Dorothy Stephenson Janey Peck ,,-,, ...,... B onnie Beattie Dr. Buttertish ,,,,,,,,v,,, ,,,...... E van Reed Susan Blake v,.,., ,..,....... J can Arthur Dr. Boneta Belchnick .... Beverly Bennett Hen Peck ,...,,,i,,, .... .I im 8: Jerry Spelhring Lena Katzenheimer ,,,, .......... M arlita Shoe Mrs, Henrietta Peck ,,., .......... M arie Childers Terge rwuien .,,r ..... D ale van Meier BY: Iocm Arthur Page Forty-three MGC Yell practice today is a very familiar phrase around S.H.S. Catchy new yells are an exciting part of yell practice. Of course, Volume is a factor that isn't overlooked by our capable yell leaders: Diane Fesmire, Lorita Wright, Jimmy Spelbring, and Jerry Spelbring. We most certainly can be proud of our yell- ing section and of our yell leaders. Every student knows what Go get 'em, Blackhawksl' meansg the last yell, then back to classes. Yell practice not only gets us out of a few minutes of a classg but it means a big game is coming up, in which all this built-up enthusiasm will be spent in support of our team. By: lulicz Thompson Page Forty-four GET LACKHAWKS Page Forty-iive FOOTBALL 1953 The football team, coached by Bob Day this year, was hit at the first of the season by misfortune which lost them three players who were expected to make first string. But before the first game, Coach Day had worked three other players in who could do as well as the three lost. The Hawks came out with a tie in their first game 7-7 against Carmel. The second game, and one of the best games the Hawks played all season, was with Delphi. The Hawks out ran, out passed and out fought the Oracles all the way. The game was only 4 minutes along when the Hawks scored their first T-D for a lead of 7-D. At the half the score was 14-7. With some good hard playing and team co-operation the game ended with a score of 26-13 in the Hawks favor. There were three of the Hawks who made the All-County teaml They were Jerry Ottlnger, Fullbackg James Fulton, Guardg and Blick Hall, Center. Although the Hawks did not win every game they played, they fought hard. Football is not a game in which your lite depends on whether you win or lose, you play to learn to be a good sportsman. I know the students of SHS will go along with me in shouting a Hurrah for Coach Day and the boys who played football for their grand season. S C O R E S Sheridan .... - - - 7 Carmel ...... - - - Sheridan .... ---26 Delphi ........... - -- Sheridan .... - - - l 3 lackson Central Sheridan .,.. O Crawfordsville - - - - - - Sheridan .... 7 Kirklin ....... Sheridan .... 7 Westfield ..... Sheridan .... 6 Mississinewa - - Sheridan .... 9 Noblesville ...... ......... Sheridan .... O Tipton ,.....,............. First Row: Bernie Watts, N51 Butcher, Von Pitts, Marvin Biddle, Ralph Biddle, Ivan Emry, Jack Baird, Dale Huckleberry, Robert Goodnight. Second Row: Ronnie Heck, David Pettijohn, DeWayne Williams, Kenny Perry, Jimmy Waters, Jimmy Harbaugh, Steven Rice, Donald Harbaugh, Jackie Pickett. Third Row: Elmer Bitner, Phillip Pearson, Kenneth Parr, Bill Dunham, Ronnie Emry, David McMurtry, Don Gray, Jean Henderson, Robert Puzey, Robert Hall, Robert Sanders. Fourth Row: Mr. Day, Bud Harris, Billy Stone, Kenneth Bitner, Phillip Inskeep, David Voss, James Wright, Dave Carlton, Long, Jerry Ottinger. Don Page Forty-six 1 FOOTBALL INDIVIDUALS BUD HARRIS DAVE McMURTRV BOB PUZEY DON GRAY JEAN HENDERSON l'laym-rl as Ql1,:rti-i'Iiark. niadv Rahhit . played 'l'a0kl0, End. hoth olfensm- and rls-V liuzz . linrl, alts-iaiatvll End and Defensive Halfhack. .ill-l'oun1y ham-kricld .Ir. yn-ar. and was one- with a fighting fi-nsr. with VIIZVY, punts-r, passrr. and callm-II hvart. signals. DAVE CARLTON B08 SANDERS EVAN REED DeWAYNE WILLIAMS RUNNIE EMRY I-Ind, In-teiisiw-ly. Ilalfhai-I4 who had thu mis- Guard and Tarkle. Ili' in- Guard and Uifviisivv llalf- Ivan , played Tam-kle, HU HM FULTON SIL-anil1oat . Ill' was All- Connty guard Sr. yvar, known wi-ll for losing his i-ont:ic't lensus, l'ontac't Kid . fnrtunv of hrvaking his leg on jured his hand on a priwvr tool hack. thi' first diy of practice. and inisse-d the last hglf of while running out to tatvh a tho svason. pass. Ilis managvrial hrlp was gm-:lily appreciated. RDBERT HALL JACKIE PICKETT Blick , made All-l'onnty 2 Jak:- . playvd Hnarni. and yi-ars, wks I'9n1r'r and dvfen- was ont' of Ihr smalll-r men 011 sive line-hacker. He hrnke his thi- tiain. Ili- inach- up for hand the first game and missed that hx' his fighting spirit. thx- nuxt four games. Page Fortyrseven had two tvvth missing following some Oontact at Cran'fordsi'illn-, and so missPd thi- saiccecmling games on the sclivfllill-. JERRY DTTINGER I'ickinosv . played as Full hawk. svvond high scorer in the county. made All-Unllmy selection and Honorable Men- tion on All-State. BASKETBALL First Row: George Bailey, Fred Gary, Richard Law, Don Baird, Bill Dodd, Frankie Nesbitt, Neil Godby, Jerry Crawford. r Second Row: Gail Godby, Mark Thistlethwaite, Craig Bishop, Joe Hobbs, Dewain Johnson, Dale McKee, Bud Harris. Third Bow: Jimmy Small, Manager, Mike Kercheval, Ronnie Pickett, Don McCullough, Jim Harvey, Lbrin McKinley, Dick Purdy, Charle: Price, Jerry Bailey, Sieve McVey, Mr. Hobbs, coach. We, the students of S,H.S. are especially proud of the accomplishments made by the fine basketball team of 1953-54, In sincere appreciation of their unfaltering efforts and their remarkable success of promoting excellent school spirit, we sincerely wish Joe, De- wain, Bud, Dale, Craig, and all the others, who made this season a successful one, the best of good luck after graduating. To Mr. Hobbs, whom we all admire and respect, may you have many more successful seasons in years to come. SHERIDAN H. S. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1953-1954 Nov Sheridan St. Mary's fAndersonl 37 Jan. Sheridan Greencastle Nov Sheridan Noblesville 45 Janl. Sheridan Hammond Noll Nov Sheridan Crispus Attucks, flndianapolisl 45 Jan. Sheridan Tipton Nov. Sheridan Elwood 40 Jan. Sheridan Lebanon Dec. Sheridan Winamac 36 Jan. Sheridan Uni. High Scho fBloomingtonl Dec. Sheridan Rossville 49 Feb. Sheridan Flora Dec. Sheridan Tipton 63 Feb. Sheridan Delphi Dec. Sheridan Lapel 48 Feb. Sheridan West Lafayette Dec. Sheridan Jackson Central 33 Feb. Sheridan Attica Page Forty-eight HOUR Burl Harris played on the team all four years, and was a little boy who held down the big boys, made the all county team his Senior year. Devlain Johnson aided in mak- ing Kokomo have no desire to play us again, however, he has only played two years. He also made the all Regional team. BLACKHAWK CHAMPS Mark Thistlethwaite. who is the only underclassman on the first six, has played on the team three years and will be returning. Craig Bishop has played four years, he made the all county, all Sectional, and all Region- Joe Hobbs is another one who played all tour years. He made the all-county team, as well as, the all Sectional and all Regional teams. Also, .Ioe's picture appeared in the Lite magazine. Dale McKee was able to see only one year ot action at S.H.S. But because of his ex- ! W XXX al teams. cellent rebounding he helped X us to win several ol our l games. M li , by . fff A so t'You are what you well. , it .R X . ,Aft XM ex X 1. Page Forty-nine ikxmx s' xl-fy U K .i r WV' R r lllff F , W: s ALL ABOARD On lanuary 9, around 4:00 P. M. a crowd was gathered at the depot to get on the train to go to Hammond and see the Sheridan vs Hammond Noll game. For many fans it was a wonderful first experience. A lot of the students traveled the length of the train to see how long it was and who the people were in the other cars. lt was all very interesting. The conductor, brakeman, and o'her employees of the Monon were very courteous to us and helped us in any way they could. No one who took that trio will ever forget the experience of walking through the baggage car to the con- cession stand to get something to eat. Cokes were spilled on the floor and down peoples' necks. l am sure Mr. lnskeep and Bill Stahl will never forget that train trip. The return trip was just as much fun, even more so. No one wanted the trip to end. Everyone sang, play' ed cards, slept, or just talked on the way home. Near the end of the return trip, the conductor came through the cars and complimented the students on being a well behaved group. CCUNTY TOURNEY The Blackhawks of 1953-54 brought the fourth straight Hamilton County Tourney Crown to S.H.S. They gain- ed the right of meeting Fishers in the final game by first downing West- field. SECTIONAL Coach Hobbs' charges made it six sectionals in a row by coming from behind to down Fishers in the final game. The Black ci White had to down Windfall, lefferson Twp. and Tipton before meeting the Tigers of Fishers. On to Kokomo! REGIONALS The Blackhawks downed Wabash in the Second afternoon game of the regionals. ln the final game a great comeback was seen fall to the hands of Lady Luck as Kokomo hit a last second field goal to drop the Blackhawks by one point. And so another successful season came to a close. The class of '54 wishes the Blackhawks of the future and Coach Hobbs the best of luck! Good sportsmanship, experience, the will to perseore, skill arlcl physical erldilraiices, team work, co-operation, and the satisfaction of trying are acquired thru sports. Page Fifty get proud.-Julia Thompson. CI' I 5 R x A C l l l l THE ARENA The Sheridan Band, which performs at many of the home basketball games, has formed HI and is playing the school song Onward Sheridan . K. M. YELL LEADERS During the first week of school we elected yell leaders who were to serve for all athletic events for the year to come, Several groups and combinations of groups tried out. Those elected were: Dianne Fesmire, Lorita Wright, Jim Spelbring, and Jerry Spelbring. Which is which? That's the question that was asked when Jim and .lerrv first started to school, and the question that's still being asked. Imagine how the other schools feel when thev begin to think thev're seeing double. Lorifa was yell leader last year, but for the others this was an entirely new experience in their lives. BV using card- board letters in the yelling section to spell S-H-E-R-I-D-A-N, by writing parodies to popular songs, by asking that those in . 1 the yelling section wear white shirts and blouses, and by con- ducting yell practices, they have developed a velling sec- tion of which Sheridan can be 95- l Page Fifty-one IR. HIGH SPCRTS ,e T' IUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM Bottom row: Dexter Cooper, Larry Hume, Kenny Kinsey, David Harbaugh, Jerry Whisker, Robert Fulwider, Larry Wright. Second row: Richard Reddick, Ronald Anderson, Robert Seats, Johnny Sneihen, Jerl Ramsey, Lloyd King, Dan McVey. Third row: John Ramsey, David lnskeep, Barry Fauceit, John Downs, Benny Mathews, Floyd Kelshaw, John Greeman, Jimmy Swain, Byron Stout, coach, Fourth row: Jim Spencer, Larry Allen, Donel Dell, Larry Biddle, Paul Walton, James Caldwell, Robert Hampton. TRACK SQUAD 1953 The Sheridan Track Squad tor l953 was composed of the tollowinq boys: lim Gary, Bob San- ders, and lohn Oberleas in the dashesg C. A. Ram sey, Larry McClure, and Dale McCullough in the 4405 Clifford Biddle, David Carlton, and Dale Cale in the 880, and Ray Stone, Ralph Biddle, and Marvin Biddle in the mile. James Fulton and lerry Hiatt competed in the S. P., Von Pitts in the pole vault: Donald Long was one ot our L. H., while Bob Puzey and Bill Hunt took over the H. H. chores. We had a fair season. We won several dual meets but only placed tourlh in the Hoosier conference and third in the County. The two most outstandinq achievements ot the season were lim Gary's 2l toot broad jump and Larry McClure's equallinq the county record in the pole vault. Page Fifty-two I Yell Leaders: Minda Johnson, Jane Pickett, Janice Shupe, Lonna Purdy. Undoubtedly, many students from the time they entered the first grade have dreamed of becoming yell leaders. Not until they are in the eighth grade could this come true, as it has for Minda, Janet, Janice, and Lonna. IUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM Bottom row: Larry Greathouse, Tom Bilby, Robert Seats, Johnny Holmes, Larry Pearaon, Phil Pickett, Robert Bilby, James Godby. Second row: Carl Green, Stanley Bray, Randall Raines, Leroy McKinley, Larry Biddle, Neal Cody, Cloyd Hawkins, Lowell Goodnight. SEASCDNS We They Zionsville ,,,,,, ,tw 27 21 Noblesville ,.,,,, ,tt 27 26 Washington Twp. tt ,tt 31 ll Lebanon t, ,, l3 9 Atlanta , 33 49 Fishers W , , ZZ 353 Tipton -, ,tt t6 20 Cicero ,.,,, '29 29 SCHEDULE They '13 Walnut Grove U-, Z5 Noblesville ,,,, Z2 .gl-if Carmel ,,,,,,, 13 Atlanta , t 12 Frankfort W Z9 ' N H1 Atfldgtson 31 J Xxgtlllg' wma ' ,SSE ,F all Ji' 'E NYM Page Fifty-three N li A TlME OF PERFORMANCE F657 - t l B9 mm-3 ' nn 3 ' U November 16-Carol Grinstead - monologue November 17 --Donna Richardson - monologue November l8-Leon Brandenburg - monologue November l9-Don Gray - monologue November 20-lackie Pickett - monologue November 23 logue -Iacqueline Robinson - mono- November 24-Iimmy Spelbring - monologue November 25-Charles Kinkead - monologue November 27-Basketball game - Elwood August 31-Organization Day - Class Elections September September September September September September l-First full day - Yell try-outs 2-Election of Yell-leader 4-First football game - Carmel December l-Seniors gave skit in front of as- sembly in the A.M. - Play P.M. December 4- Basketball game - Winamac December ll-Basketball game - Rossville 7- B football game - Lebanon 14- B team football game - Delphi December 12-Ierry Ottinger - monologue l7- B team football game-Carmel Ir. Hi football game - Pike Twp. September 21-FHA initiation in the gym December 24 December 2C-Paula Beard - monologue -Speech class gave a play and a skit - School was out at ll A. M. Ianuary 4-School resumed after Christmas September 24-SSS initiation at the Christian Church vacation lanuary 8-End of semester October 2-Kirklin-Sheridan football game October 10-SSS convention at Lebanon October l3-Senior Play try-outs October l7-FHA convention here October 22-23-Teachers' institute October 27-eBasketball tickets Went on sale November 5-Ir. Hi and Freshman basketball games - Zionsville November 9-ferry Spelbring gave a mono- logue November 1U-Susan Miller - monologue November ll-loan Arthur - monologue November l2-Arnold Cole, monologue - lr. Hi basketball game, Noblesville November 13- Mark Thistlethwaite, mono- logue - First high school basketball game Ianuary 9-Fans took a train to Hammond Cto Noll game? lanuary l4-16-County tourney: Sheridan Won again Ianuary 30-University High School CBlooming- ton? game. Their band and our band played .qt ef Q , C ,ff R' gif E f V it A Wfx N , Ds, 53 Page Fifty-four A- O X' D W, f, X - together. CVery nicel February l-Put in new heating system NO SCHOOL!!! February 5-Flora game. We lost the game, and they won the Hoosier Conference title. February 6-4-H Grain judging teams won lst and 4th places - District music contest fgoing to state contest! - Ley Anne Van Sickle, Twir- ling, Saxophonep Gene Blackstone, French Horny Billy Moore, Piano. February 10-Art class took trip to Indianapolis February ll-District FFA meeting February 18-The three music contestants gave solos in front of assembly - Sectional draw- ings released February l9-Drawing for Sectional tickets February 20d-State music contest - Ley Anne had a First in twirling and saxophone. Billy Moore had a Second in the piano. Gene had a Third on the French Horn. February 24-Basketball Sectional held here February 27-We won the Sectional - The sixth in a row. March 1-No school because we won the Sec- tional - Band Boosters gave a twirling pro- gram in the gym. March 2-Regional Tickets went on sale. March 6-We lost the Regional to Kokomo March 16-FHA Mother and Daughter Banquet March l7-Poultry judging teams placed lst and 4th - They will go to the Spring Bound-up. March 18-Home Ec. class went to home show. March 22-Chemistry class took a field trip. March 24-Honor Sociely inilialion in the gym at lU:OO a.m. April 6-First track meet April 2lwTri school track meet CLebanon and Kirklin-here? April 27-Conference track meet April 30-Co. Track meet May l-Sheridan Seniors left on the trip. Some excitement! l I Lost Pocketbooks! I May 8-Seniors returned from trip. Oh, the poor, tired Seniors. May 9-Baccalaureate in High School gym in the afternoon. May 10-Commencement Exercises in the gym, lt is the end of school for some seniors, but it is just another vacation for others before an- other school year. May l4- SCHOOL'S OUT!!! is the cry from 1 K 1- Zi I -f is f QV not X f the rest of the students. if vi wi 'raw Y vb fl' 0 Q Q0 , 'SW , Page Fifty-five fr o Q. GTHEN' Top row: Little Joe, Football Hero, Goldilocks, Curly, Sun Tanning. X ' X Second row: Dog lover, Our Editor, The gang . Y 47 Third row: Bashtul Bud, Little Cooks . K , X Fourth row: Big Chief , Annual advisor. , .E in What you are fo be, your are now becoming ' Page Fifty-six EE' E N tw, ,t :QS- 11' Q ., 'N 'Jem :Q iq, ,F .- A ff my Q , ' v Bela 'fs M -e 14 :Q fx , Sk ' 5 5 1- as rgwm: , M fa, wi ,uv SS.. 'ww --Y -ag D4 4 fx-,f if iwfgft Q: S. ix M W. L H533 ' :mf ' 1 'Ev 5, X 'wx -wmiw '39 ' wg :-if if -F 5455 -it - Q BEF! , K-I Top row: Siudy hard???? Chums, Ready io ski? Second row: Ivalou and Dale, Going somewhere? Waiting! 1. Third row: Buzz , Stick 'Em Up , Marcia. A ff?- Fourih row: Sophomore Misses. ffm, 1 QW, Wllfgl ugh -Egg 'ie' I Eiillllieev 4 , K P' Page Fifty-eight 5 CLASS WILL Ioan Arthur Wills her blonde hair to Frankie Davis. Alberta Baird wills her interest in the army to Marv- in Biddle. lane Barnes Wills her interests in Plymouths to no one. Bonnie Beattie Wills her slumber parties to future senior girls. Beverly Bennett wills her ability to get along with boys when her steady isn't around to Marcia Pur- ciful. Craig Bishop Wills his ability to man-handle his wo- men to Gordon Bacon. Marilyn Bitner Wills her interests in the navy to no one. Iosita Brocato wills her black hair to Mark Thistle- thwaite. Dave Carlton Wills his potentially great mind ot a chemist to Don Harbaugh. Ierry Childers wills his intelligence and humor to any tuture Government students. Marie Childers Wills her grammar reasoning ability to Bill Stahl. Rachel Cody Wills her quiet ways to Charles Eber- Wein. Arnold Cole Wills his intelligence and good grades to Noble Smith. H. L. Cooper Wills his jokes to Charles Akard. Larry Eidson Wills his ability to get along With Mrs. Cline to Bob Hollingsworth. Ronnie Emry Wills his interest in the sophomore class to no one. Loretta Evans wills her position as author ot Clothes- line of SHS to any girl. Iames Fulton Wills his contact lens and scientific mind to Billy Graham. Tom Godby wills his Ford to Bonnie Godby. Betty Good Wills her maps ot Boone County to tuture ' Government classes. Don Gray wills his honor sweater to lvalou Hume. Robert Hall wills his tootball abilily to Ralph Biddle. William Hall Wills his ability to say the wrong thing at the right time in Government class to Bob Hop- kins. Bud Harris Wills his coon dogs to Whoever likes to hunt. Tad Haughey Wills his ability to miss Government class to Leon Brandenburg. Robert Heftlemire wills his cowboy hat he Wears when driving his car to lim Wright. lean Henderson Wills his loud senior cords to Ralph Harvey. Don Hiatt Wills his interest in Fishers to no one. Ioe Hobbs wills his electric trains to whoever will pay enough to get them. Alden Hollingsworth wills his best dressed senior ot '53 title to Ierry Hiatt. Phil Hoover wills his ability to graduate at Christ- mas to Vernon Shupe. Dewain Iohnson Wills his popularity among the girls to Kenny Perry. Iudy Iohnson wills her job at Elliott's to Vicki Ashley. Charles Kinkead Wills his curly hair to Wayne Wright. Dale McCullough Wills a tree ride in his Plymouth to any girl. Page Fifty-nine CLASS WILL, Cont. 'fe M'Kee Wills his in'erest in lndiana University 'o no one. 'avid McMur1ry wills his ability to do logarithms in his head to Iohn McCarty. QIa.hleen Merrill wills her ability to blush easily to Anne Wallace. Ponna Nicholson Wills her posilion as Secretary- Treasurer of the senior class to Lorita Wright. Lorice Nixon wills her flirty eyes to Connie Beam. Ierry Oitinger Wills his football ability to Bill Dun- ham. Iackie Pickett wills his interest in the Iunior class to no one. Robert Puzey wills his vocabulary to Carroll Beddick. Shelby Ramsey wills her southern accent, if any, to Diane Fesmire. Evan Reed Wills his size to Gail Godby. Robert Sanders Wills his ability to get a broken ankle just before football season to Kenny Parr. Marlita Shoe wills her Chemistry brains to Sonja Padgett. Iimmy Small Wills his Ways with the girls to Franky Nesbitt. Ierry Spelbring wills the front seat of his Ply- mouth to any girl in Ir. High. Iim Spelbring wills the back seat of his Plymouth to any girl. Shelia Steele wills her ambitions to Donna Richard- son. Dorothy Stephenson wills her interest in basketball to no one. Walter Stephens Wills his height to Richard Law. Ray Stone Wills his nickname Mutt to Gene Black- stone. Page Sixty hnior Sturdevant Wills his abilily to teach Trig. to lane Wiles. Iudy Thompson Wills her interest in boys to Carole Grinstead. Iulia Thompson wills her straight A's to lack Henry. Dale VanMeter wills his good looks to his sister. Ley Anne VanSickle Wills her rnajorette ability to Whoever practices enough. Crayce Waters wills her drawing ability to Susan Miller. Don Whaley wills his love for school to lim Wallace. DeWayne Williams Wills his ability to get along with lack Singleton to Iohn Morelock. By: Joe Hobbs lllll PROPI-IECY I just couldn't sleep. I sat on an old downward turned wash-tub and tried to collect my thoughts. Kicking savagely the sawdust strewn on the floor at my feet, I wondered how I could find the answers to the many questions which were troubling me. A few of us stayed near the Big Top, these many years. But, what of us who had gone out in the world seeking their fortunes? I just had to know what had become of my old friends. Thinking out loud I said, I wonder what has happened to Alberta Baird, Betty Good, Loretta Evans .... ? Well, do you really want to know? inquired a deep, drawling voice. It took me a moment to realize what had happened. Dear old Henderson, my trained ele- phant, had come to the rescue. Of course, he could tell me. Elephants never forget what they know, and they know everything. Do go on, Henderson, old boy, I pleaded. He settled himself in the sawdust and began: Betty Good, Alberta Baird, and Loretta Evans are all on TV. They have a program entitled Thru the Kitchen Window into the Garbage Can. Imagine that! TV. I said. Craig Bishop is an olympic star. He also has a program on TV featuring Dale McCullough as panel member. Dale is a celebrated authority ton most any subiecti. Other members of the panel are Iames Fulton, the physicist whose discovery proved that Einstein was all wrong: Beverly Bennett, famed modern choreographer: Dorothy Stephenson, whose pen name you will recog- nize tSteve Stephensonl, a noted love-lorn advice columnist and criminal lawyer. While Marlita Shoe has gone to New York to become a private nurse, our friend, Bonnie Beattie, has a beauty salon of her own and is doing quite well. She has some able assistance in Iosita Brocato. Cn one of my journeys South, I met a few of our friends too . Iudy Thompson is settled in St. Louis. Ir. Sturdevant is running Mrs. Cline's dairy farm. On the way through Georgia, our train was stopped to extricate William Hall and Walter Stephens who were hitch-hiking to Florida for a sun tan. Ioe Hobbs was spotted by one of the ac- robats. Arnold Cole peeped through a knothole as Ioe and the Yankees were in spring training. The Emry and Vanlvieter service station has a lot of competition from a new concern opened by H. L. Cooper and DeWayne Williams. Dale M-:Kee and Dewain Iohnson are still plugging the baskets only now they are working for the Cream and Crimson of our own Hoosier State . A few of the class never strayed far from that evergrowing metropolitan, Sheridan. Iane Barnes and Marilyn Bitner, who you know took a shine to local boys, are both married now. Ro- Page Sixty-one PROPHECY, Cont. bert Sanders has his own store now, and is still trying to find something to do on Saturday night. Buzzy Gray is editor of Personal Romances magazine. On his competent staff of story edi- tors are: Lorice Nixon, Bud Harris, Shelia Steele and Donna Nicholson, who is chief illustrator. Iackie Pickett is now the 6'9 center for the Lakers. Ierry Childers has finally found his niche. He isia professional laugher for party records. David McMurtry and Robert Puzey have entered the engineering field and have been quite successful. Robert has pursued some of his school-day interests: namely, Ioan Arthur and alzo standing on Baltimore street corners. Shelby Ramsey is starring in the current movie called The Quiet Woman. Her supporting cast is made up of Rachel Cody, Iulia Thompson, and Evan Reed. And ofcourse you all listen to Smiley Ottinger, CBS's man of the hour. He just quietly plays his harmonica and changes witticisms with his announcer, Dave tTonyl Carlton. One of his feature altractions on his Wednesday night show is Ley Anne Van Sickle and her Magic Flags. Phil Hoover is running for 6th District Representative from the state of Indiana. Kathleen is now head nurse at Riverview Hospital. Blick Hall has made an extremely good showing. He has fulfilled his ambition of being a State Trooper. Larry Eidson is Farm Editor for the Sheridan News. lim and Ierry Spelbring are still with the Acme Advertising Agency, posing for Before and After ads. Iudy Iohnson is teaching at Ball State. Ray Stone has become goodwill ambassa lor to Tipton. Don Whaley, Charles Kinkead, Robert Hefflemire, and Tad Haughey are the pit crew for Speed Godby, who is building and racing some of the finest cars in the country. Marie Childers has written several factual accounts of her experiences as a student nurse en'itled: Life in Ward B, Behind Operating Room Doors, etc. :tn ff' yd.. Gasp , Henderson was exhausted. , 9 f'That'S about all of them, I think, I said, he i X Well, I hope so. said the tired elephant. Xl Thank you so much, I think now I can get some sleep. 'f' ' '- A -f .1 Y K I Went to sleep thinking of all the wonderful accomplishments my friends had achieved, and in my own mind I was quite happy and content that I had chosen to stay with the Big Top. Page Sixty-two COMPLIMENTS T0 THE CLASS OF '54 BIDDLE' Sheridan Indiana PHONE 351 Page Sixiy-three D0 Alll HHIK it Stl WELDING GENERAL REPAIR WORK MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE Sales and Service Congmtulottiofns to THE CLASS OF '54 cmd others to follow Ralph Caylar .lanitral Heating Equipment American State Bank Bldg. Sheridan Indian WESTHI Hitt till. 'f 1 O 'S Q A- , .., Buyers of Raw Fur and Hides Since 1910 BEARD anus. Compliments of Ct lltttl INDIANA THEPHIINE llll. L. O. CRANFIELD Hotpoint Sz Maytag Appliances Ii Pays To Adveriise Compliments of WAGON WHEEL BARBER SHOP Brooks Beard, Prop. One bitter wintry morning in Maine a farmer driving to town noticed his neigh- bor out chopping Wood. Nothing strange about that except that the neighbor was clad in a long flannel nightshirt. Ied! called the farmer. What in blue blazes are you choppin' wood in your nightshirt for? Well, led replied, l allus have dress- ed beside a fire in the mawnin' and, b'gad l ain't goin' to stop now! Q I I We learn from experience. A man never wakes up his second baby just to see it smile. The perfect pessimist was a Cape Cod native who had some chickens. When someone remarked that a few chicks just outside a coop were sturdy youngsters, the native replied, Yes, but the trouble is, the old hen hatched out six, and all of them have died on me but five. First Things First Customer: You made a mistake in that prescription you sent my wife. instead of quinine, you used strychnine. Druggist: Well, well. ln that case, you owe me 30 cents more. Page Sixty-tour Compliments to the CLASS OF '54 lx . B E A R D 408 SOUTH MA SHERIDAN, INDIANA Phone 67 Pioneers In Appliances 'N 5 A Stanford University professor took his young son with him on a trip across the country. One day after their return, a package was delivered with postage due. Neither the professor nor his wife had the necessary S3, but their son produced it. Surprised, his molher asked how he came to have that much money. Well, he said, Dad was awfully careless with money on our trip and nearly always left some on the table when we ate. So l just picked it up. Like most women, she was perpetual- ly asking her husband to help her re- arrange the furniture. Finally, when she went away on a long visit, he saw his chance to put an end to all this foolish- ness. He had all the rooms repapered - according to his special instructions. She was delighted with the redecorat- ing, but almost immediately asked him to help her move the sofa. As they tug- ged the bulky piece from the wall, she gasped. The wall behind the sofa had not been repapered - and neither had the spots behind the other furniture! Page Sixty-five IN l Compliments and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF '54 Eli HANI IVIUIHR S HS lt -:Cavs I V ' 'I 4, . f.:.. fl :: .- .,,.::: WVU HGH' ' 5' 1,1 9 Q 4 x W vL lff H t - EZ-Yi 3 :Q 154: -IIE! eu I SHERIDAN, INDIANA The only guarantee of absolute security for anybody is a lite sentence in a peni- tentiary, and l don't think any ot us Want such absolute security. There's a chal- lenge to being on your own. lt's like the story of the Negro after the Civil War. A man asked him, Wasn't it a lot better when you could be taken care ot by your master, not having to Worry about a thing? Well, boss, he said, there's a certain looseness about this freedom that I sort ot enjoy. The country wouldn't be in this mess it the Indians had had stricter immigration laws. The trouble with some ot today's smart children is that they don't smart in the right place. The Circle: The average girl would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think. Page Sixiyrsix COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 KI IIAIII Alllll S HS CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Nz iv ff L 'kf 1 i Q wt DEALER MOPAR Parts and Accessories Phone 1185 - 1185 Franklin P. lones: When children are quiet, it doesn't always mean they are planning mischief. They may have done it already. O I I Wise Too Late The woman who knows how to select the right man for a husband, usually is one who has been married for many years. O O O Arthur Godfrey: When a woman driver sticks out her hand to make a turn, it means only one thing: the window is open. Emptying her husband's pockets before sending his clothes to the cleaners, a housewife found a slip of paper on which a telephone number was written. Curio- sity being what it is, she dialed the num- ber. Busy. She waited and dialed it a- gain. Another busy signal. Dialing the third time, she happened to notice the number in the center of the dial - her husband had made a memo of their own new number. C C O Wife to husband: You say I'm over- drawn - l say you're underdepositedlu Page Sixty-seven I? ALUMINUM SIDING ENDS YOUR HOME REPA R WORRIES AND ADDS NEW BEAUTY TO YOUR HOME! l l l I Eh ihle tor F.ll.A. Financing WRITE FOR INFORMATION - NO OBLIGATION uiIder's Supply COMPANY 1414 Grand Ave. Phone 8-8501 Des Moines, Iowa Ileal Directly With lhe lactnry When Buying During one of the big snowstorms out West, so few people came to church one Sunday that the minister wondered Wheth- er to deliver the long sermon he had pre- pared or to give instead a short sermon he had used before. Finally he decided to go ahead with the one he had Worked on all week. Afterward, he asked one of the ranchers in attendance how he liked the sermon, lust fine, replied the ranch- er. But if l take a big load of feed out to the cattle during a storm, and only a few show up, l sure don't give them all the feed I have. Women to husband reading paper You needn't bother saying 'uh-huh' any more - l stopped talking five minutes ago. O O O One secretary to another: The effic- iency expert has had his eye on me a lot, lately. l don't know Whether to act busy or interested. Woman juror to ll exasperated men jurors: lf you men Weren't so stubborn We could all go home! Page Sixty eight . . PRESSLER MORE PEOPLE BUY CHEVROLETS THAN ANY OTHER CAR! Sales and Service Best Wishes to the CLASS OF '54 Pettijohn Funeral Home Phone 66 Disgusted husband to clerk in paint store: She wants 'just the right shade of green, a good green. but not too green . . . and definitely not that horrid sickening green'. I I O They were driving in traffice at the rush hour with the Wife keeping up a steady stream of directions: Watch out for that red car . . . Slow down, now . . . Final- ly the husband told her gently. Relax, darling, I have perfect confidence in you when l'm driving. A stranger, dashing into a house in an- swer to a woman's screams, found a frightened mother who explained that her young son had swallowed a quarter. The stranger grabbed the child by the feet, shook him vigorously until the coin fell from the boy's mouth. Doctor, the wo- man gasped with relief, it certainly was lucky you happened by. You knew just how to get it out of him. l'm not a doctor, madam, said the stranger, l'm a deputy collector of inter- nal revenue. Page Sixty-nine COMPLIMENTS OF SHHIIIIA HHH IREM HERPP- IONES CQ. Designers arlcl Manufacturers of Distinctive Class Jewelry . Gracliiatiooi Amioimcerieiits . . . M eclals . . . Trophies S cliolastic Awarcls I. R. MCVEY, Representative Page Seveniy ACCURACY ll -H 2 F'f'l FJI X, if if V D1 I . i o f ,J Patience and precision are absolutely necessary in compounding medicine. They are the cornerstone on which our reputation was built. For COMPLETE accuracy, for PROMPT professional service, bring every prescription to . . . Your Drug Store llllllIl'S llllUli Sillltl PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Sheridan, Indiana Phone 44 Established 1 886 EISIQQEQQS? 5253525555 i :5:5g5g555 -f- ' 1 .,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.-.-, Q 6 Hllllll'S HlfllllNli AIR CONDITIONING PLUMBING FIXTURES SHEET METAL and CUTTING SERVICES SHERIDAN PHONE 4 One girl explaining bowling to another: Be careful not to knock down all the pins with the first ball, because it you do you get cheated out ot a second throw. O O O A woman driver is a person who drives the same way a man does - only she gets blamed for it. O O O One girl to another: Gee, Lillian, you ought to hurry, shouldn't you? You'll be late. No, said her friend. I already told Ioe I was going to be late, so I've got a lot ot time yet. ' Customer to washing-machine sales- man: But I'm looking tor one that a child can't work. O O O lrate taxi driver to fare: There'll be no charge lady: you did most ot the driving. O O O Conversation between two Coeds: Cer- tainly was a cute tellow you were with. Where'd he hail from? A l953 convertible. Page Seventy-one Compliments to the CLASS OF '54 PICKE1'1 S Sorghum Fuciory Baker's Corner SlAHl Illllll. Higher Grade -- Lower Prices LUMBER BUILDERS SUPPLIES ZW Miles South Sheridan Indiana 0. l. ltlllCHlll l I Qzternational Harvester HllWllIlll PIIIKHT 8 SUS BULK PLANT AGENT MOBILGAS - MOBILOIL FUEL OIL Tank Truck Service Slf161'lCl31'1, l1'1dl3.1'12l Phone 167 Sheridan, Ind. For Parents Only Reasoning with a child is fine, it you can reach the child's reason without de- stroying your own. l I I The new people next door were scarce- ly moved in when l tound some ot their mail pushed through my letter slot. I took it over to them and, in the process, made their acquaintance. A day or so later l saw another neigh- bor carrying mail to their house. The tol- lowing morning l chided the postman tor his carelessness. Did you get to know the people? he asked, his eyes twinkling. Yes, l replied. They're a nice couple. Best way l know for people to get ac- quainted, he said. Dear, asked the little woman, is my hat on straight? Yes, her husband replied impatiently. Now hurry, we're late already. 'Tm sorry, she replied, but l'll have to go back. This sort ot hat isn't supposed to be worn straight. Page Seventy-two Courtesy Pumn: srnvlci co. ,,, , l' curwts INDIANA, nm. A Good Place to BUY FLOWERS llllilll Sllllll Congratulations to the CLASS OF '54 A sufmn Humsi llllf North Sherman St., on State Road 38 GUIR Stl Illlllll You're terribly extravagant, com- plained the husband, lt anything should happen to me, you would probably have to beg. l'd get by, snapped his wife. Look at all the experience l've had. Q O C Whenever he sees a picture in the pa- pers ot a young businessman who has changed jobs, an insurance salesman We know clips it. Then he has the photo re- touched to make the prospect look 65 or 70 years old. Later, he calls at the young man's ottice and sends in the retouched photo with a note that reads: What are you going to do tor this old man? The system shocks every third prospect into signing up tor an annuity. Mother: Doctor, can you take care ot lohnny now? He swallowed a halt dol- lar last month. Doctor: Last month? Why didn't you bring him to me sooner? Molherz We didn't need the money until today. Page Seventy-three COIVIPLIMENTS OF lVIcIlU MITS HAIIIHIRY Compliments of Wilbur Ilagle ROOFING - SIDING Built Up Roofs Our Specialty Phone Ekin 241730 Schlosscris COMPLIMENTS . O F Dairy Products BUTTER - ICE CREAM o ICE CREAM NOVELTIES CHEESE-COTTAGE CHEESE SCHLOSSERS BROS, Inc. Frankfort, Indiana SHERIDAN INDIANA 358 Columbia St. Phone 3323 Tourist Cto Indianl: Chief, Why do you ride While your wife walks? Indian: She no gottum pony. I O I For several days I Worked With my students on the three degrees of adjectives and adverbs. After patiently emphasiz- ing that the comparative degree Was stronger and that the superlative was strongest, I dictated a list of words to compare, which included the adjective high . On one youngsters paper I was amazed to find: Positive degree - Hi. Comparative degree - Hello. Superla- tive degree - I-Iow do you do? A Sunday-school teacher was mildly hipped on the happiness theme. Each Sunday she asked what each tot had done during the week to make some person happy. When it came little Eunice's turn she deliberated for some time, finally said, Well, I spent an afternoon at my aunt's house - and When I Went home she was happy. I Q O A boss vacationing in Mexico received a short note from his staff: Hope you are enjoying your vacation, We are! Page Seventy-four Every mah who rises above the common level has received two edacatiohsg the first from his teachers, the second more important and personal, from himself - - Eclwarcl Gibbson M emoirs, 1795. Hinshaw Funeral Home SHERIDAN, INDIANA TELEPHONE 32 I-IARKEIY LUNCI-IEONETTE - SODA FOUNTAIN WALLPAPER - PAINT Phone 8-11604 Sheridan, Indiana I ffvc'OWf20fe42ZD WESTFIELD SHERIDAN NOBLESVILLE A woman drove into a service station to complain that her car was using up too much gas. The attendant pointed to the choke lever which protruded from the dashboard. Do you know what this is tor? he asked. Oh, that, said the Woman airily. I never use it, so I keep it pulled out to hang my handbag on. Q 0 I One month not long ago my wite made a real ettort to balance her checkbook. Instead ot throwing away her canceled checks as she usually does, she matched them with her stubs. After one whole Sunday morning she handed me tour sheets of typewritten figures with items and cost sitting neatly in their respective columns. I checked her total with the bank statement-and it balanced! Then, out of curiosity. Iwent over her list ot items: Milkman-5511.255 Cleaners-334.609 and so torth. Everything was clear except tor one item reading E. S. P.-S24.56. What does E. S. P. mean? I asked warily. Error Some Place, she answered. Page Seventy-tive CAI.E'S MEN'S STORE Where You Buy Qufclity and Style At The Right Price 421 S. Mcnn Street Shendan. Indmna Sheridan 5: - SL00 Siore TOYS GIFTS MISCELLANEOUS AMERICAN STATE BANK BUILDING Compliments of BOOKER FARM STORE Your Own .lolm Deere Dealer At the Point SHERIDAN INDIANA COMPLIMENTS Overheard in a Washington store, as a clerk stooped to pick up the pen he had dropped: Oh, well - the nice thing a- bout these ball point pens is that they don't write any Worse atter you drop them than they did before. Man at payroll Window to worker: Sor- ry, but with the deductions tor the Sun- shine Fund, social security, withholding tax, hospitalization, savings bonds, union dues, lite insurance and gitt tund, you owe us SOSUI Young Zeke walked three miles over hogback ridges every weekend just to sit silently on a bench with Bessie Iune. One night, after about two years ot this, the moon began to take hold ot Zeke's voice, and he sidled up closer to Bessie and said, Bessie, l've a good piece ot land over yonder, an' a mule, an' a house, an' some hogs, an' l was jest thinkin' . . . lust then he was interrupted by a moth- erly voice, loud and clear, Bessie, is that young man thar yet? Back came Bessie's impatient answer, No, maw, but he's a gettin' thar. Page Seventy-six Compliments of Klltltlllll HARIJW Ill lltl. NORGE APPLIANCES TAPPAN PHILGAS RANGES MOTOROLA TELEVISION WILLIAMSON FURNACES PLUMBING SALES ci SERVICE Kirklin, Ind. Phone 31 Compliments of lluchemins Garage Gene Sz Jim's CIIIIS SERVICE 4th 61 Main Phone 269 Sheridan Indiana IHI BIAKI it HAM JIWHRY Slllltt I. LESLIE ROWE Frankfort Indiana HIRIHIH-IHSIIH runmnum co. 52 W. Washington Street Phone 4323 Frankfort, Ind. Compliments of NI. li. SNIIIH, Il.ll.S. EASILY EXPLAINED The teacher was guesioning the chil- dren about their ages. How old were you on your last birth- day, lane? Seven, ma'arn, said the little girl. And how old will you be on your next birthday? Nine, Ma'arn. But it you were seven on your last birthday, how can you be nine on your next birthday? Well, rna'arn, you see I'm eight to- day! WOMEN'S WAYS Driving in the business section of a city, a man tried to edge his car past one driv- en by a woman who was trying to park in close quarters. Suddenly the wornan's car crashed into his. Flushed Wiih exasperaticn, she leaned her head out ot the car window. You could see I Was going to do something stupid, she said. Why didn't you Wait to see what it Was? I O I No one shoud try to do two things at once, and this includes women who put on weight and slacks at the same time. Page Seventyrseven Compilments of H. C. JIIH S ltlllll ll GHIHI 414 S. Main Street Sheridan, Indiana lAVHilY'S Frankfort. Indiana Men's and Boy's Clothing A Safe Place To Trade Compliments to the CLASS OF ,54 Irene's Iieaut Shop Compliments of GAMBU SHIRE AUTO ACCESSORIES FURNITURE - HARDWARE CORONADO TELEVISION North Main Street Phone 250 Green ii Harding ALLIS CHALMERS Tractors and Machinery Kirklin, Ind. Phone 86 lt's Wonderful, Sandy, said one Scot to another, that you've lost your stutter. How did you do it? 'Twas easy, his friend replied. I put through a three-minute call to New York. O C O Sign on a Broadway barber shop: We speak English, Spanish and Nothing. Q U O Undertaker's campaign slogan in run- ning for office: l'rn the last rnan to let you down. Quickies Knock, knock. Who's there? Hugh, Hugh Who? Hugh Milityf' Q Q l Sign in a Texas country store: Ii they drop the atom bomb, stand as close as you can to the cuspidor. Nobody's ever hit it yet. Q I I Sign in shop window: Evening dresses cut ridiculously low. Page Seventy-eight MeCinley tl Itoherte Clothing Company Better Clothes For Men And Young Men Lebanan, Indiana Paul McGinley Wilson Roberts C012 gratutations to the CLASS OF '54 oel Hiatt Carage IVIIIttStllS POTATO CHIPS - - NOODLES 16 W. Ritter Indianapolis, Ind. Cltlllt Shell Service Main and 2nd Street PHONE 261 Sheridan Indiana Central liarher and lleaut Chop Ierhune Crain Co. MASTER MIX FEEDS -- - LOVAL FEEDS PHONE: TERHUNE 551 SOLITAIRE All talk ceased as the vigilant sherritt dramatically burst into the back roorn of a country store where tour old cronies were sittinq around a table. Ahal Card playin' aqainf' accused the sheriit. Not me, replied one of the men, l'1T1 ust sittin' and talkin'. How about you? the sheriff asked an- other. Nope, was the reply, just a-visitin'. And you? to the third. No, sir, lust a-sittin' and Warrnin' at the stove, sheriff. The irate lawrnan Wheeled upon the toutrh rnan, who held cards in his hand. Well, here's one who can't deny he's playin'. Me, sheriff? asked the rnan. Who'd I be playin' With? O O O She jilted me. Well, why didn't you tell here about your rich uncle? I did Q Now she's my aunt. Page Seventy-nine Sheridan Nlotnr Compan 45'm d 'f y RQQSEA X PHONE 328 Hlllllllllltll AlwaysA Phone 123 . . 27703 I lHl lltl Good S how Sheridan, Indiana C OM PLI M EN TS OF NIIJCAI 'S I.li.A. Altltll Sheridan Indiana Grave Observation A man was walking by a cemetery when he happened to see one of those lremendous mausoleums. I-Ie mused to himself, I bet a vault like that costs SSO,- OOO. I wonder who could aiiord it. At a closer look he read the name on it Hen- ry Wnok. I knew it, he mumbled, only a man like Henry Wnok who used to be a millionaire could afford it. Those rich people certainly do know how to live.' The Sunday School Teacher of the Cra- dle Roll Class asked the children it they wanled to ao to heaven, and all the little cherubs raised their hands except one. Why don't you want to qo to Heaven, Lit- tle Forney? And he answered, It hasr1't been so very lona since I came irom There. W'ornan Choldinq a cookie above a doai. Speak! Speak! Doi: Why, I hardly know what to say! Page Eighty Russell Pickett 6: Sons BUYERS OF POULTRY AND EGGS Phone 48 Sheridan Compliments of liotshalls Comer Grocery 5th Sz Main Street Blue Illhhon Ilalr Pasteurized Dairy Products Sheridan Indiana Phone 62 Noblesville. Ind. ALEXANDER SMITH RUGS and CARPETS A. WEAVER 8: S0 Many a gal with that sixth sense - in- tuition -e lacks the other tive. O O I The path ot true love is only wide e- nough tor two. O O I A Rash Diagnosis The young doctor, just out ot medical school, hung up .his shingle in a small town and waited for his first patient. Some days later one arrived - - covered irorn head to ioot with an angry, dangerous- looking rash. The puzzled young medico hasitly consulted his text books but could find no help there. Finally he said to the patient, Did you ever have this affliction before? Oh, sure, Doc, replied the patient. I've had it several times before. Well, diagnosed the doctor, you've got it again. I U O There are no crutches for lame efrcuses. O I C Automobile: A misguided rnissle. Page Eighty-one Compliments of llnrten Plumbing - Heating lie. ROCHESTER INDIANA lienrge P. Maelleugall General llnntraetnr 505 West 49th St. Indianapolis, Indiana Hu. 7563 Compliments of IIANITS STANDARD SERVICE Sth Kr Park Phone 77 Sheridan, Ind. HItGllSllN INSUHA lit AISI CY A girl in a low-cut dress asked her doc- tor what to do about a cold. The first thing, said the doc, is to go home, get dressed and go to bed. I O O Then there was the one-fingered pick- pocket who could steal only life-savers. O I I A gal won't admit she's Wrong until you admit she's right. I C Q Don't under estimate a woman unless she asks you to guess her age. A real ham is a guy who plays I Love You Truly, looks in the rnirror and says, - - Listen-they're playing our song! O O 0 When he took her hand in marriage He made a basic blunder me By letting her retain a thumb Which now she keeps him under. O I I There must be some good in most of us because it seldom comes out. O O O A birthday is like any other day, only with icing. Page Eighty-Iwo WHlTE'S Clollling 'l' ll R N E R Wholesale Co. 0 CANDY 0 CIGARS Noblesville Indiana . TOBACCO Phone 65 Cicero. Ind. Compliments -I- of Harve Electric Variet Goods Noel Pickett, Prop. He sat way over on his side of the porch swing, and she sat on her side of the swing. He gazed up at the moon and sighed, Gee, I Wish l had money - - I'd travel. So she gracefully placed a dime in the palm of his hand. Customer: Give me two pounds of kid- neys. l'm in a hurry. Butcher: Sorry, Madam, but there are a couple of customers ahead of you. You don't want your kidneys out of order, do you ,PH Tenderfoot: l've never ridden a horse before so pick out one for me that is very, very gentle. Cowpokez Heres the very horse for you. He's never been ridden before. You can start out together. Herb Shriner told of the little boy who was born in an automobile trailer. The father didn't know whether to call the doctor or the AAA. Page Eighty-three Congratulations Graduates of '54 Life is indeed darldnin' sane when there is urge, and all urge is blind save when there is Knowledge Hobbs-Wills liisurance Service Compliments of Illl. A. ll. NEWBY Illl. GENE NEWBY Ilainier furniture Co. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS Phone 61 106 W. 3td. St. COMPLIMENTS or f SHHIIDA REST llIlA l lt isn't too often that you hear about really true friendship. iWhen old Mr. Cockerill died of malnutrition and was be- ing buried in a pauperfs grave, his only friend was much moved. A passerby stopped by the old man, crying softly over the grave, and said qui- etly, You must have thought a great deal of him. Thought a great deal of him? l should say l did. There was a true friend. He never asked me to lend him a cent, though l happened to know perfectly Well that he was starving to death. Newly Arrived American: How much is the first payment? I I O Then there was the guy who was so conceiied that he Walked down Lovers' Lane by himself. O O I A bachelor's getting old when the friends who used to say, Why don't you get married? change to Why didn't you get married? I O C lf you can't learn from mistakes, don't make any. Page Eighty-tour JAMES W. GHIHITH lVI.Il. BARKER Eleclric Hatchery 'KBetter Baby Chicks Frankfort, Indiana Phone 6225 Compilments of the CLASS OF ,541 Sheridan Frozen Food locker and Dewey's Drive-In Sincere Best Wishes to the CLASS OF ,54 Ilr. Baile ll. Cox Opiomeirisl Whites Jewel Shoppe FOR PERFECT DIAMONDS GIFTS and IEWELRY BOULEVARD - BULOVA - HAMILTON GRUEN and ELGIN WATCHES Main Street Sheridan, lndiana Compliments to the CLASS OF '54 ROSS 61. SON Goodyear Tires - Hardware - Feeds Phone 7 Sheridan, Ind. Stopping his car near a mountain shack in the Ozarks, a tourist called to the old woman sitting on the porch, How tar is it to the nearest town? Pa tiggers hits about lO miles thar and about l2 back, she answered. Which is account ot him Walkin' straight- er goin' than comin'. I O O Sociology prot: Well, is the theory clear to you now? Iournalism major: Yeah, just as though it had been translated into Hindustani by Gertrude Stein and read to me by a to- baco auctioneer. E The tired oil salesman decided to seek a nigl'1t's lodging at a farm house rather than drive on to the distant town. Yep, I reckon we can take care ot you tor the night, said the farmer, it you don't mind sleeping with a red-headed shool teach- er. Sir, said the salesman indignantly, l'll have you know l'm a gentleman. Replied the tarmer: So's the recl-l'1ead- ed school teacher. C C I A professor is a man who tells you how to solve the problems of lite he became agprotesor to avoid... Page Eightvlfive AI.DER'S .. d Cerllhed Farm See. 10 Varieties Hybrid Seed Corn Soybeans-Oats-Wheat-Grasses Sharpsville, Ind. Phone Sharpsville li. W. GIISSAIIII 81 SIIN Breeders of Polled Hereford Cattle Phone 1 13 Kempton Indiana Compliments of Steve Hadley Kllifll 81 llll. Inc. 7 52-54-58 W. New York Street Indianapolis, Indiana Everything for Schools Arts Sz Crafts - School Supplies Indiana Distributors - American Seating Furniture Jim Mace Grocer GROCERIES - MEATS MONARCH FINE FOODS Phone 295 Sheridan. Indiana Compliments of Glen Siouder Trucking Co. Goldsmith Indiana DELUXE COACHES for SPECIAL PARTIES REASONABLE RATES SHIIIIIJAN-INIIIANAPIIIIS Bus LINE Horace Roberts, Manager Dinner guest: Will you pass the nuts, Professor? Professor, absent-rnindedly: Yes, I sup- pose so, but I really should ilunk them. O I I St. Peter: Here is your new golden harp. O O I Iohn loved the good things of life. So at five in the morning, my uncle and I pased on to a better life. Then there is the one about the bop man who gets into a taxi and says, Take me to the Waldorf. When the driver says that he doesn't know where it is the bop- per replies, That's alright man, just fake it H D I O when an uncle who was old and stirlqy left him a sizable sum, Iohn wrote friends Gold Digger: A gal who mines her own the good news in these words: Yesterday buSiHeSS. Page Eighty-six Always Read The SHERIIIAN NEWS 'iYour Home Newspaper S. Main St. Phone 354 Compliments of SNYDER'S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT South 10th Street Road 37 NOBLESVILLE CHAYIIHAH Illtl 50003 00. Noblesville, Indiana lflllll-Nlclfll Y IVIUHIRS, Inc. Your Studebaker Dealer NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA Siuce 1867 Ioe W. McCray Ralph S. Newby Illt. W. F. IIUNHANI Farm Bureau INSURANCE For All Your Iusurauee Needs SEE or CALL CLAYTON FIELDS ROBERT CARSON l Noblesville Arcadia Kemptou, I udzaua Phone 132 Phone 212X A visiting psychiatrist, Wandering through the Wards of a state asylum, was particularly intrigued by a patient who sat huddled in a corner all by himself and scratched himself, for hours on end. My good man, the doctor addressed the patient gently, Why do you stay huddled in a corner all by yourself and scratch yourself? Because, replied the man wearily, l'm the only person in the world who knows where l itch. Matrimony: the only state that permits a Woman to work 18 hours a day. lst Drunk: Shay, you don't open a door wid dat, it's a cigar butt. 2nd Drunk: Mygosh, l smoked my key. Alice Ctrying on new hail. lsn't it just too sweet, dear? lim Cfirmlyl. No, it's just too dear, sweet. Page Eighty-seven Compilments of H lllllS SlAlllllAl'lll SlAllll llredlield 8: Mitchell U. S. TIRES and TUBES EXPERT TIRE REPAIR Leather Goods and Repair Phone 114 Sheridan, Ind. Western Aute Asseeiate Store Sheridan Indiana Compliments of lllllllll All IRS Compliments of 'J AC K' Town Marshall Compliments of l llins Skelges Sales SHERIDAN, INDIANA Compliments to the CLASS OF A54 ll.W.llllll newest D. F. Huichens G. Company Sheridan, Indiana What'll you do, little girl, when you're as big as your mother? Dietl lf the neighbors can afford a new car, there isn't any reason why you can't either. O O O Sufferings and hardships tend to give life a keener zest. O O O Well, said the commercial traveler, lf you farmers only get 30 cents a pound for your cattle, how is it that I pay 51.25 a pound for beef in the city? That is quite easy to explain, replied the farmer, You see - - prices are born out here, but raised somewhere else. O U O My boy friend has two faults. You and who else? O O O You're out of condition again, Cooper, the football coach chided. Whatcha been doin' . . . studyin'? Page Eighty-eight IH grant IHnsie Hnuse '4Evcrythireg I at Music l2l W. Mulberry St., Kokomo, lnd. Phone 4924 Felt Typewriter Hr Supply Hn. David Felt, Your Office Boy 108 E. Superior, Kokomo. Indiana PHONE KOKOMO 4584 IIHHNIHY HAHHWI-Htl General Electrical Appliances Sheridan Indiana Compliments of illerls Market Hansen Hegal Stare Merriman Seed H Feed lla. - AND Seeds, Fertilizer, Farm Supplies lnelrer Plant WAYNEFEEDS Kirklin Indiana Phone 174 Sheridan, Ind. HHHHH HSHHHCE Authorized G.E. Dealer 948 Conner Street Noblesville Indiana Compliments of DR. J. I.. RICK The president ot a large bank always Wore his hat to cover up his bald head. One day in his otiice, he met the janitor, an old timer with the bank. Say, Bill, the president said jokingly, you've been with us 30 years. Why haven't you ever taken out an account with us? Because, boss, the janitor replied, you always look like you're going some place else. lncome: Something that you can't live without or within. Don't try to climb the ladder ot success with your hands in your pockets. Heard about a man who lived tor seven years on garlic alone. He'd have to! O I O Free will exists tor those Who feel that it exists. I I C The spineless think they ought to think as others think. Page Eighty-nine , Compliments of Hllwmms llharlos W. Hash 81 Son Poultry and Egg Dealer R. R. 3, Sheridan Lebanon Indiana Phone Baker's Corner 38F 23 Compliments of Kampton lumbar Company H AR5vg1X3Ef f1gfgOVES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Phone ll Kempion. Indiana Noblesville Cicero - Fuller Feed Robinson Bros. -AND- POULTRY so EGGS Fqfm Supply FEEDS - FERTILIZER - CHICKS FARM SUPPLIES Cicero Indiana P H O N E 2 8 Noblesville Indiana ELLIS JEWELRY Frankfort Indiana I N S U R A N C E SI-IERIDAN HARDWARE Your Friendly Hardware Sheridan Indiana I. L Hoggou phone 211 Page Ninety E. H. For Better Durocs Dry Goods - Read-to-Wear Nnhle B '20 Floor Covering 9 Phone 300 Noblesville Ind p' Compliments of Welcome High School Always Be Sure With Pure JOHN C. DRAG00 Sheridan, Indiana RUNNER CHIIHING SHIRE Compliments of Thee Clothing Store For Men Lebanon Indiana i Compliments of WEARING APPAREL Boys - Girls - Infants Qu'-ry Buttle Gas PHONE 307-W Lebanon Indiana Sheridan, Indiana y Page Ninety-one BUICK - l'llNllllll H. R. Swaynie llNlNS JlWlllll Fine Diamonds and Watches PHONE 24 Noblesville lndlcma 817 Connor St Noblesville. Ind Oldest Name In Clothes N ololesville, Indiana Noblesville Indiana J. ll. PENNY Ell. Where Scwihgs Are Greatest NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA Noblesville llaily ledger Since 1888 Serving Daily All Of Hamilton County lllANN HNllllW1llll E. Chester Blonn Hardware - Stoves - Electrical Appliances and General Noblesville lleetrie Hatchery Hatchers of QUALITY BABY CHICKS M eI'Cl13.1'1CllS6 Noblesville Indiana M silent. W, eil Page Ninety-I W0 RAMSEY STUDIO TIPTON I-IATCHERY Tipton .Indiana We appreciate the opportunity to serve you? QUALITY SHOE STORE Lebanon Indiana EMRY RADIO SERVICE RADIO - SOUND -- TELEVISION MOTOROLA Phone 3703 Sheridan Compliments oi Dr. W. L. HUGHES Compliments ot HAROLD D. STEPHENSON GARAGE Sheridan Indiana T R A D E H E R E J ED ROLL HUDSON SALES 306 West Sycamore Kokomo Indiana Compliments of FRANKLIN ICE CREAM GEORGE OSBORNE L A W Y E R American State Bank Bldg. VETERINARIAN Goldsmith, Ind. Phone 642 or 550 Compliments P O P ' S C A F E TIPTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO-OP. ELEVATORS AT TIPTON and KEMPTON BURKHART CLEANERS That Place of H6 Times Cleaner Drycleanifng TIPTON JONES Sz BENIGAR Quality Clothes For Men and Boys So. Side Square Lebanon, Ind. - AUTOGRAPHS - Page Ninety three l 4 Compliments of FRANKFORT POULTRY CO. Frankfort Indiana T H E , W H Y S T O R E MEN ond BOYS CLOTHING G SHOES F rankiort Indiana lVIERRIT'S REXALL DRUG STORE Frankfort, Indiana A CARROL'S NEW AGENCY PARTY SUPPLIES - GREETING CARDS Frankfort, Indiana M. W. JONES . Compliments of GENERAL STORE C A R L and B I L L Baker's Comer . Indiana Compliments of CICERO RESTAURANT VAL-U DRESS SHOP Frankfort, Indiana Cicero Indiana TIPP'S FOODS Kenneth Nightenhelser Ph 109 ' Electronic Service one Domestic - Industrial Kirklin Indiana Phone 2 Baker's Comer, Vi Mile N. L . E . G U I N E Y PLUMBING and HEATING RAY'S MARKET Kirklin, Indiana V' Sheridan Indiana ww, ff ll ffcyzfffgj' ' - A U T O G SQ- A SQ, X if lf6i7j?gyA,3 VX ' X Q ' X T ' N Q so 2' N I I 0 Qt, Q Sl QQ X I Q1 in EX f if Xe R F' W JNU Q K ki D SS if A S Page Ninety-four ? ' w , af is , gf fv ,. ggi 2 5. A , aff aww ,' M2f56QgyirW',, 1 . Q Q, up , fl QQ M bm, Vgfw www - QQ X' - H X A Q VW gs I f Q , 1 a g U 6 if f S ff fy XA Q 7, , M1 S Wim Q A , ,Jw aa? 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