Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1940 volume:

Pcdtiot Cf SHIELDS HIGH SCHCCI SLyMCHE, INDIANA THE a 194C rG Uot ( QYLt is a (Patriot.9 ) Webster says, “A patriot is a person who loves his country and zealously supports and defends it!” 'i' We at Shields High School say, “A patriot is one who reveres his parents and teachers, is a friend to his class mates, is loyal to his school, and guides his conduct on all occasions to uphold the honor and prestige of the school ’ “God bless America Land that I love Stand beside her and guide her Thru the night with a light From above.” Irving Berlin OREWOR E, the graduating class of 1940, proudly present this year book to the students, alumni, and friends of Shields High School. The Patriot staff has worked earnestly to make this book a success. We gratefully acknowledge the help of all others whose names do not appear with those of the staff but who have contributed in various ways to the success of our It is our sincere desire that this Patriot will ade- quately fulfill its purpose—that of enabling you to recall more clearly the school year of 1939-40. book. Lenore Swails President Chicago University, State Normal Don A. Bollinger Secretary DePauw University A. L. Jackson Treasurer Franklin College IF MY YOUNGSTER Just four points, I believe, I would try to get across to my youngster if he were being graduated from high school this year: First, the glorious privilege that is his of being an American youth, completing his high school course at a time when thousands of youngsters throughout the world arc forced to train in military camps. Second, I would point out the importance of directing his efforts, early in life, toward a worthy vocation. Third, I would help him to learn, while yet young, the import- ance of persistence, which means the steady pursuit of his life’s work. May he realize that only by persistent effort—hard work—can his goal be attained. Fourth, may he have determination, that rare quality of settling upon a line of action with a fixed purpose, and adhering to it, come what may. After all, these four points arc mighty steps up Life’s Ladder toward Success. A. L. Jackson dim 'man J asker Superintendent °f Sey mour Scti ools Ofrfhur £. Qlaze Principal o{ Shields Hi h School FACULTY FIRST ROW: L. GRACE ANDERSON—Latin; State Teachers College; Indiana University, A. B., A. M.; University of Colorado. ERNEST ASBELL—Principal of Junior High School, History, Com- mercial Law, Safety, Civics; Butler University, M. A. AVERY DITTMER—History, Civics; Franklin College, A. B. PAUL A. DOOLITTLE—General Science, Geography; Indiana Central College, A. B. PATIENCE DRYDEN—Health, Physical Education; Hanover Col- lege, A. B.; Columbia University, M. A.; Butler University. VICTOR B. EVERDON—History, Economics, Civics; State Teachers College, B. S. SECOND ROW: ELIZABETH FAY FEASTER—English, Spanish; Western College; University of Wisconsin, A. B.; Graduate work at University of Chicago and Indiana University. LILLIE' E. FOSBRINK—English; Moores Hill College, B. S.; Indiana University, A. B. SARAH HAAS—Journalism, English, French; Franklin College, A. B.; University of Wisconsin. ROSI’ HAMILTON—Arithmetic, Special Room—All Junior High Subjects; State Teachers College; Indiana Central; Ball State Teachers College. HOWARD C. HENDERSON—Agriculture, Physics. Biology; Purdue University, B. S. A., M. S.; Graduate work at Cornell. ALBERT C. JUDD—Biology, Physical Geography; Indiana Central, B. S.; Butler University. THIRD ROW: GRACE JUDD—English; Indiana University, A. B.; Indiana State Teachers College. GLENN M. REACH—Assistant Principal of Senior High School, Assistant Basketball Coach, History, Civics; Butler University, A. B.; Indiana State Teachers College, Graduate work at Butler. ROY G. LONG—Mathematics, Science, Physical Education; Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. NORVAL L. MARTIN—Mathematics; Franklin College, A. B.; Butler University, M. S.; LaSalle University, LL. B. MINA McHENRY—English, Dean of Girls; Earlham College, A. B.; Columbia University, A. M. FRANCIS MURRAY—Supervisor of Public School Art; Ball State Teachers College, B. S.; Indiana University, Ohio State University. FOURTH ROW: HOWARD R. NOE—Chemistry, Physics, Safety; Franklin College, B. S.; Indiana University, M. S.; Additional work at Indiana Uni- versity. DeWITTE OGAN—Commercial Department; Ohio University, A. B ORVILLE PITTS—Industrial Arts, Physical Education; Ball State Teachers College, B. S., M. A. LILLIAN PREWITT—History. Geography; Franklin College, Ball State Teachers College. PAUL RIGSBEE'—Music, Civics; Marion College, B. S.; Special Ele- mentary Music Degree, Arthur Jordon Conservatory, Cincinnati Conservatory. PEARL SHAFFER—Home Economics; Indiana State Teachers College, B. S.; Columbia University, M. A. FIFTH ROW: WALTER L. SURFACE—Athletic Director. Basketball. Football, Track, Health, and Physical Education; Franklin College, A. B.; Graduate work at University of Illinois. ETHEL SWENGEL—English, History; Hanover College, A. B.; Purdue University, University of Illinois. MURIEL TRUItBLOOI)—English, Civics; Indiana University, A. B.; Graduate work at University of Wisconsin and Columbia Univer- sity. ERNEST E. TRUEX—Mathematics; Indiana State Teachers College, B. S.; Franklin College; Butler University. ALICE WALTERS—Librarian; Indiana University. HELEN WARBRITTON—Commercial Department; Indiana Univer- sity, B. S. SIXTH ROW: KENNETH N. WARBRITTON—English, Speech; Wabash College, A. B.; University of Wisconsin; Indiana University; Butler Uni- versity. LILLIAN L. WELLS—Latin, Algebra; Indiana University, A. B.; A. M. ANNETTE K. TEST—Visiting Teacher; Western College, A. B. DOROTHY JANE SWE'AZEY—Clerk of Board; Seymour Business College. RUTH SIMPF.RS—Secretary to Principal; Hanover College, Seymour Business College. BE. TSY COHN (No Picture)—History. English; Franklin College, A. B.; Substituted second semester for Ethel Swengel who was out on leave of absence. “What better or greater gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?” Through The Year LATIN CONTEST ‘‘The endowment of the mind form the only illustrious and lasting possession.”—Sallust. Believing that education should lead forth the mind of the seeker for knowledge to contemplation of, and participation in the world’s culture, the Extension Division of Indiana University this year sponsored the seventeenth annual state Latin contest. Elimination contests in local, county, and district meets were held in each of the four divisions con sitting of beginning Latin, Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil. Shields High School was represented in Division I of the local, county, and district contests respectively by Dorothy Heideman and Harold Kamman, in Division II by Helen Vchslagc in the local, county, district, and state contests and also by Evelyn Schroer in local and county, in Division III, Cicero, by Jessie Ruth Bobb in local, district, and state contests. Jessie Ruth tied for third place in the state contest and received a gold medal. Shields High School has had an enviable record of participating in the state contest for the twelfth year after placing in each of the preceding contests and during that time has received a number of state honors. MATHEMATICS CONTEST The local mathematics contest was held in Rooms 207 and 208 on March 18th during the first two periods. From the forty contestants in freshman algebra the following people were awarded the winners of the first three places: Marjorie Lind, Ralph Holtman, and Harold Kamman. The geometry winners were Betty Greene, Esther Drocgc, and Edward Speckncr. On April 6, the two winners in each local contest represented Shields High School in the Southern Indiana District Contest held at Hanover College. At the state finals held at Indiana University on April 26, Richard Wcssel represented Shields High School in the Comprehensive Mathematics Contest. VALLEY CHORAL FESTIVAL The third annual Valley Choral Festival was held at Shields High School on April 19, 1940. This year was the first time Seymour has had the opportunity of entertaining the participants in the festival. Ten schools with a total of six hundred voices participated in the festival. The schools participating were Columbus, North Vernon, Madison, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Rising Sun, Vevay, I.awrcnccburg, and Seymour. Guest artists at the festival were the Boys Glee Club of Louisville Male High School. The purpose of the Valley Choral Festival is to promote good will among the various high schools by a non-competitive event and to acquaint the students and the public with good choral music. A program by the massed chorus was broadcast over station WHAS in the afternoon, and a concert was given at night. Both the broadcast and the concert were open to the public. The following Seymour civic organizations cooperated in sponsoring the festival: the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Seymour Business Men’s Association, Lions Club, Rotary Club, American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, the Parent-Teacher Associations of Washington. Emerson, Lincoln, Riley, Shields, and St. Ambrose Schools, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Tri Kappa, Psi Iota Xi, Tuesday Club, and the Indiana Study Club. FUTURE FARMERS The Future Farmers have enjoyed a busy and interesting year of various activities. In December the F. F. A. Club sponsored a County 4-H Corn Show at the Farmers’ Club in Seymour. There were about thirty exhibits. In March the club entered into a contract with the State Conservation Department to raise pheasants. The boys built a standard game brooder costing about seventy-five dollars and in May received two hundred baby chick pheasants from the State Conservation Department. On March 19, the club held a district essay and public speaking contest. Foster Swcngcl was the club representative. The contest was won by Paoli. On April 4, Lester Swengcl, Louis Vchslage, George Harlow, Merrill Burbrink, and Francis Baughman attended the State F. F. A. Convention at Purdue. On April 15, three members of the F. F. A. Club, Hubert Hazard, Ralph Holtman, and Roland Hackman, represented Seymour in the District Crops Contest at Bedford. They placed second and as a result were allowed to compete in the State Contest at Purdue in June. Other members of the club who took part were George Harlow and Jerry Hall in a demonstration, and Erwin Surenkamp, Ervin Hocvcncr, and Robert Wcssel in poultry and egg judging. George Harlow was selected by the club as the candidate for State Farmer. EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE The second Jackson County Educational Guidance was held at Shields High School on February 3, 1940. All high schools in Jackson County were invited to participate, but only Mr. John E. Marshall and his ten seniors from Cortland responded. Seventy Shields seniors and twenty juniors participated in the conference. The senior census taken in January furnished the basis for the colleges and universities invited. The following schools sent representatives: Indiana, Purdue, Butler, DcPauw, Franklin, Earlham, Wabash, Hanover, Ball State, Indiana State Teachers, Central Normal, Indiana Central, Rose Poly Technic Institute, Arthur Jordon Conservatory of Music, University of Louisville, and MacMurray. Shields Junior and Senior High School Faculty entertained the representatives at luncheon in Room 104. At 1:50 P. M. an Employment Forum was held for those students not attending the college confer- ences. Mr. Thomas Warring, Manager of the Bloomington Field Office of the Indiana Unemployment Compensation Division, spoke on “Problems of F'mploymcnt—How To Get a Job.” A large crowd of juniors and seniors attended this meeting. FRESHMAN INTRODUCTORY DAY Balieving that eighth grade students, especially those coming from smaller rural schools, experience great difficulty in adjusting themselves to a larger school when they come to high school in the fall, J. R. Mitchell, then Principal, originated the idea eight years ago of establishing in the spring a day on which prospective students visit our school, enroll for the coming term, and in general, become acquainted with the various phases of high school life. This day was designated as “Freshman Introductory Day.’ Since its establishment, more than seventeen hundred prospective students have responded to the ins'itation. This year two hundred and nineteen visited our school on the afternoon of April the twenty-fifth. Transportation was, as usual, furnished by the school. After the registration, which was conducted by members of the typing class, the guests were conducted through the building by student sponsors, visiting classrooms and observing especially the exhibitions in the Home Fconomics and the Agriculture Depart- ments. The eighth grade from Shields Junior High School then joined the group at the convocation program where speeches of welcome, music, reading, and talks from representative students were given. We do feel that this day moans much to the incoming freshman, since it helps to bridge the gap between the small rural school and the school of larger dimensions. ROTARY DISCUSSION CONTEST Each year Rotary International sponsors a discussion contest based upon some topic of general interest. This year the subject was “Rotary Serves in the Realm of Youth.” The contest is for boys only and the following boys participated in the local contest: Waldron Berry, Ed Eisner, James Laupus, and James Yockcy. Each of these boys made an excellent presentation before the club on February 2. They were judged on content, organization, and delivery. Waldron Berry was declared by a vote of the club to be the winner and represented the local club and our school acceptably at the District Contest at French Lick on February 22. We are glad that local clubs are taking an interest in promoting discussion and speech contests. Part of the equipment of youth in modern times is the ability to speak acceptably before public audiences. We thank the Rotary Club for promoting this discussion contest. PSI IOTA XI SHORT STORY CONTEST In 19)2 the Southern Province, of which the local Psi Iota Xi Sorority is one of the seventeen chap- ters, began sponsoring the Short Story Contest. In 19)4 the sorority conducted the first state contest. In the local contest all girls of the senior class arc invited to submit original stories, not exceeding 5,000 words nor less than 2,500. The manuscripts must be typewritten, and not bear the writer’s name, or any distinguishing marks. The title of the story and writer’s name arc sealed in an envelope and accompany the story. In the local contest, the first prize is five dollars; second, three dollars; and third, two dollars. The winner of the province contest receives twenty-five dollars and the state winner gets fifty dollars. This year EJoise Kasting won first in the local and province and second in the state. Erna Pollert won second in the local, and Elizabeth Schmitt won third. Each year the winners are announced and prizes awarded on Honor Day. INDIANA STUDY CLUB The Indiana Study Club has sponsored a local short story contest since 19)0. This contest is open to all juniors and -seniors. The stories must be original, not to exceed 5,000 words, nor less than 2,500. The manuscripts must be typewritten and not bear the writer’s name, or any distinguishing marks. The title of the story and writer’s name arc sealed in an envelope and accompany the story. The first local prize is five dollars, second, three dollars, and third, two dollars. The winners arc announced and prizes arc awarded on Honor Day. This year Barbara Ann Sargeant won first; Thomas Conner, second; Alvin Terkhorn, third. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Shields High School cooperated with the American Legion Auxiliary who sponsored the National Defense Essay Contest. The subject for the senior civics and junior American History classes was “Why Increased National Defense Is the Best Insurance Against War.” Winners in this division were Elvira Preuss, first, and Eloisc Kasting, second. Freshman and sophomore English classes wrote on “Why I Value American Citizenship.” The winners here were Ed Eisner, first, and Elizabeth Hitch, second. The subject chosen for junior high school was Our Present National Defense.” Polly Montgomery was first in the junior division, and Inez Richardson of St. Ambrose School was second. GREATER INDIANA CONTEST Shields High School participated in the Greater Indiana Contest” sponsored by the State of Indiana, through the Division of Publicity. The purpose of the contest was to arouse interest in and promote greater knowledge of the outstanding features of the counties that make up the State of Indiana. This is a part of the program to promote the agricultural, recreational, industrial, residential, and educational advantages of Indiana. The subject for this contest was selected from the following list: 1. The advantages of my county which should attract industry. 2. The agricultural advantages of my county. ). Points of Historical interest in my county which should attract visitors. 4. Recreational points in my county which should attract tourists. The winner in each county received an all-expense tour of the state from Indianapolis in company with winners from all other counties. The bus trip lasted six days and covered more than 1,000 miles. In scoring the papers the judges gave 40% for accuracy, 40% for completeness, and 20% for effectiveness of style. YOUTH FORUM Each year the American magazine conducts a Youth Forum’’ for high school students throughout the nation. Prizes for winning essays or drawings arc awarded in the fall after the manuscripts have been judged. Last year’s winner of the first prize of $1,000 was a Louisville boy. Thirty manuscripts were submitted for the contest this year by freshmen English students and mem- bers of the Journalism class. The topic for the Forum this year was “Today’s Challenge to America’s Youth.” Essays submitted contained 1,000 to 1,500 words. The essays were typed by members of the typing class. CLASSES HIELDS Junior and Senior High School is organized on the Jy2-4 plan. Any student who has completed eight grades of school may enter senior high as a freshman. If he earns eight credits in the freshman year, he becomes a sophomore. To become a junior he must have earned a total of sixteen or more credits during the preceding two years, and to become a senior, he must have earned at least twenty-four credits in his first three years in high school. The 1939 Freshman Class was the largest in the history of the school. Two hundred and one students enrolled at the beginning of the first semester and one hundred and eighty-six completed the school year. The sophomore class numbered one hundred ninety-eight at the close of its freshman year, but had only one hundred and seventy-one at the close of this year. As freshmen, the present junior class was larger than any other freshman class in Shields’ history. It had an enrollment of one hun- dred and ninety-nine students. The class now numbers one hundred and forty-eight. During the four years in high school the Class of 1940 lost sixty- one of its members, thus having an enrollment of one hundred and seventeen completing the four year course. When students become juniors, they organize as a class to carry on various activities: choose class rings, present a class play, and sponsor the junior-senior reception. This year the class elected the following officers: president, Dan Guinnup; vice-president, Toms Graessle; secretary, Martha Eggers; treasurer, Ingleby Rapp. The seniors choose the following officers: president, Tom Tracy; vice-president, Robert Henderson; secretary, Leroy Hodapp; treasurer, Albert Steinwedcl. “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.” —Longfellow SENIORS � j '■'We regret this was our last year to give to Shields High School. ROW I HOBART W. (JACK) AHLBRAND—Basketball 1; Football 1, 3, 4; Track 2; Leaders Club 2, 3; Dramatics 4; Lcttcrmen’s Club 4. JKAN ALEXANDER—Hiking I; Volley Ball 1; Latin Contest 3. RITA JEAN AMOS—Boosters Club I, 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1,2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 4. MARY LEE ASHCRAFT—G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. MARY LOUISE BAKF1R—Leaders’ Club 1; Boosters Club 1, 2; Class Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1 2, 4; Dramatics 2, 3. ROW II WILLIAM BAKER—Football 1; Conservation Club 4. FRANCIS BAUGHMAN—Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3. 4. CFIARLF'S W. BOOKER—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Daily Dash 2, 3; Lettermen’s Club 4; Keeper of the Mike. EARL C. BOWMAN—Baseball 3, 4; Nature Club 4. KAY BROCKER—Boosters Club 1. 2; Classical Club 1, 2; Girl Reserves I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Owl Staff 3. ROW III BETTY JEAN BURBRINK—Home Economics 1, 2; Art Club 1, 2; Volley Ball 2; Girl Reserves 4. CHARLES R. BURGETT— MARY FRANCES BUSH—Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; English Club 3. RUSSELL L. BUSH—Safety Patrol I 2, 3. 4; Conservation Club 4. MARY LILLIAN (PATTY) BUTCHER—Tennis 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2; Ba kctball 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3 4. Senior High Honor Roll Points Barbara Ann Sargeant 94 5 Edith George ................87 Rachel Hines ................87 F.rna Pollcrt ...............87 FI. Robert Henderson 84 Helen Hoding.................83 Margie Martin ...............81 Senior Honor Roll Points Eloise Kitting............ 7? Martha Keith..............75 Richard Vessel .75 Lester Swcngcl............70 Jean Alexander ....65 Leroy Hodapp..............65 Elizabeth Schmitt 64 Mary Kathryn Brocker 65 Thomas Conner.............62 Dorothy Pohlman .62 Pauline Rambo 60.5 Norma Wcycr...............60.5 Josephine Knott ..........60 James Laupus..............60 ROW I LADONNA CARPENTER—Girl Reserves 1, 2; Dramatics 1, 2; Art Club I. 2, 5; Tumbling I, 2, 5, 4; G, A. A. 1, 2, 5, 4; Basketball I. 2, 5, 4. CLARENCE MARVIN CARR—Home Room Basketball I. ROSEMARY CHAMBERS—Columbus High School 1, 2, 5; Nature Club 4; Allied Youth 4. KENNETH J. CHRISTOPHER—Orchestra 1, 2, 5, 4; Convocation Orches- tra 2; Hi-Y 2,5,4; League Basketball 2,5,4; Chorus 5,4; “June Mad” 4. CHARLOTTE VIRGINIA CLARK—Basketball 1; Hiking I; Boosters Club I, 2; Girl Reserves I, 2, 5, 4; Dramatics I, 2, 5, 4; Allied Youth 4. ROW II THOMAS WILLIAM CONNER—Football 1, 2, 5; Golf I, 2, 5. 4; Baseball 2, 5, 4; Owl Staff 5, 4; June Mad” 4; Patriot Staff 4. THEODORE P. CORDES—Leaders Club 1, 2; League Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Owl Staff 5; Dramatics 4; Conservation Club 4. WAYNE DAVENPORT—Hi-Y I; League Basketball 1,2; Safety Patrol 2. 5, 4. EILEEN DAVIS—Classical Club 1, 2; Basketball 1.2. 5.4; G. A. A. 1,2, 5,4; Girl Reserves I, 2, 5, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 5, 4; Owl Staff 4. THOMAS DALE ELMORE—Houston High School 1, 2; Clcarspring High School 5. ROW III ANNA RITA FRENCH—Basketball I, 2. 5, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 5, 4; Girl Re- serves 1, 2, 5, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 5, 4; Softball I, 2, 5. 4; Dramatics 2, 5, 4. GERALDINE GALATI—Classical C'ub 1. 2; Basketball I. 2, 5; Girl Re- serves 1, 2, 5, 4; G. A. A. 2, 5, 4; Dramatics 5, 4; Patriot Staff 4. EDITH LOUISE GEORGE—Hiking I; Girl Reserves 1,2,5; G. A. A. I, 2, 5, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Allied Youth 4; Patriot Staff 4. ROLAND GREEN—Football I; Hi-Y 1; Baseball I, 2, 5, 4. HELEN M. GREIN—Girl Reserves 1 2, 5; G. A. A. I, 2, 5, 4; Softball I, 2, 5, 4; Basketball I, 2, 5, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 5, 4; Ow| Staff 4. Apologies to Nathan Hale Senior Officers Tom Tracey President Robert Henderson Vice-President Leroy Hodapp...........Secretary Albert Stcinwcdcl......Treasurer Victor B. Everdon........Sponsor ROW I HELEN HACKMAN—Home Economics 1, 2, J, 4; Girl Reserves 2, J, 4. ELLEN HARDESTY—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling I, 2, 3. 4; Girl Re- serves 1, 2, J, 4; “The Brat” 3; Patriot Staff 4; June Mad” 4. HERBERT GLEN HARPER, JR.—Track 1; League Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Hi-Y 3. HARRIETTE JEANNETTE HARRIS—Boosters Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Volley Ball 1,2,3; Girl Reserves 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Owl Staff 4. H. ROBERT HENDERSON—Football I, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Patriot Staff 4; June Mad” 4. ROW II RACHEL HINES—Classical Club 1; Dramatics 2; Home Economics 2; Geome- try Contest 2; Latin Contest 2. LEROY CHARLES HODAPP—Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3,4; Football 3,4; Leaders Club 4 (Pres.); Patriot Staff 4; “June Mad” 4. MARY JANE HODAPP—Basketball 1. 2; Band 1, 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; “The Brat” 3; Chorus 4; Owl Staff 4. HELEN DELYLE HODING—Classical Club 1; Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Patriot Staff 4. JERRALD HOHENSTRE1TER—F. F. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol 2. ROW III WILLIS R. HOWE—Dash Staff 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; ‘‘Lest We Forget” 4; Lettermcn’s Club 4. LLOYD HUNT- ALBERTA ALVINA CATHERINE JOBSTVOGT—Basketball 1; Volley Ball 1; Algebra Contest 1; International Club 3. MARTHA PAULINE JOHNSON—Art Club 2; Girl Reserves 2. ELOISIv LEE KASTING—Orchestra 1; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Owl Staff 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Patriot Staff 4. — — ROW I ELLEN MARIE KEITFI—Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Class Bascktball 1, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Patriot Staff 4. MARTHA JANE KEITH—G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves I, 2. 3. 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; “The Brat” 3; Patriot Staff 4. VICTOR P. KENNEDY—Nature Club I. WINFORD G. E. KLOEKER—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Leaders Club 3; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. JOSEPHINE KNOTT—Nature Club 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3; Noonday Club 3. ROW II HAROLD E. KRIETE—Latin Club 1; League Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. JAMES L. I.AUPUS—Hi-Y I, 2, 3; League Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; “The Brat” 3; Patriot Staff 4; “June Mad” 4; Dramatics Club 4. MAYMIE LEWIS—Basketball I; Home Economics 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 4. FORREST I.OPER— DENNIS LUCAS—Latin Club 2; League Basketball 2, 3, 4; International Club 3; Hi-Y 3; Current Events 4. ROW III DONALD LUCAS—Softball 2; Nature Club 2, 3, 4; Conservation Club 4. F'ARL MANN—Latin Club 2; League Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; “June Mad” 4. JF AN MANN—Freetown High School 1; G. A. A. 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; “June Mad” 4. JOHN I. MARIIANKA—Hi-Y 1, 2; Nature Club I, 2, 3; Conservation Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 4. SHIRLEY MARLING—Nature Club 2, 3, 4. Baccalaureate Committee Kay Brocker—Chairman Bette Wheeler Jean Williams Kenneth Christopher Irvin Peter Leroy Hodapp ROW I MARGIE MARTIN—G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 2, 3, 4; “The Brat” 3; June Mad” 4. LORETTA MASCHI NO—Algebra Contest 1; Geometry Contest 2. WILMA MELLANCAMP—Dramatics Club 2; Boosters Club 2; Hiking Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 3. WILMER METTERT—F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio 3. WARREN MONTGOMERY—F. F. A I, 2, 3. 4. ROW II IRMA JEAN MOREN—Latin Club 1. 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; The Brat” 3. IVAN MURPHY—F. F. A. I, 2, 3, 4. MIRIAM NEWKIRK—History Club 2; English Club 2; Hiking Club 2. MAXINE NICHOI.SON—Dramatics Club 1.2; Leaders Club 1, 2, 3; Nature Club 3, 4; Patriot Staff 4. JANET NICHTER—Hiking Club 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 3, 4. ROW III MARIETTA NIEWEDDE—Dramatics Club 1; Reading Club 2; Service Club 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Nature Club 4. MARTHA LEE NORDLOH—G. A. A. 2. 3; Nature Club 2. 3, 4. WILLIAM PALMER—Washington High School I, 2, 3. EVELYN PARKER—Home F'conomics 1; English Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3; Choir 3, 4; Owl Staff 4. IRVIN PETERS—Hi-Y I; Latin Club I; Boosters Club I, 2; League Basket- Ball 1, 2, 3; Conservation Club 4. Commencement Committee James Laupus—Chairman Richard Wessel Willis Howe Earl Mann Thomas Elmore Geraldine Galati Mary Jane Hodapp Elaine Tatlock E'i abeth Schmitt Jean Mann Invitation Committee Ellen Hardeuy—Chairman Barbara Ann Sargeant Martha Keith Patty Butcher Glen Harper Tom Conner ROW I DOROTHY POHLMAN—Dramatics Club 1; Volley Ball 1, 2; Reading Club 2 ; Girl Reserves 3, 4. ERNA POLLERT—Dramatics Club 2, 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Patriot Staff 4; Ensemble 4. ELSIE POLLY—Cortland High School 1, 2, 3. KENNETH QUINN—Hiking Club 1; Hi-Y I. 2, 3; Radio Club 2; Owl Staff 3, 4; Allied Youth 4. PAULINE RAMBO—Latin Club I; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Owl Staff 3; Service Club 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4. ROW II JAMES REDDING—Bluffton High School 1,2; “The Brat” 3; Owl Staff 3; Radio Club 3; Science Club 3; ‘‘June Mad 4. LEO REEDY—Radio Club 1; F. E. A. 4. JAMES REINHART—Boosters Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Conservation Club 4; Let termen s Club 4. KATHRYN LORENE REVEAL—Girl Reserves 2, 3. WILMA RHOADES—Girl Reserves 1, 2. ROW III JOSEPH RICH ART—League Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; F. F. A. 4. RUTH RITTMAN—Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball I, 2. 3, 4; Ser- vice Club 3; Noonday Club 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4. MYRON RUDDICK—Boosters Club I, 2; League Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Hiking Club 2; Nature Club 2, 3, 4; Conservation Club 4. OSCAR RUETER—Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Male Quartet 2; Reading Club 2, 3. BARBARA ANN SARGEANT—Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; “The Brat” 3; Owl Staff 3; Patriot Staff 4, Editor; June Mad” 4; Valedic- torian 4. Senior Breakfast Committee MENU: Norma Wcyer — Chairman Alvin Tcrkhorn Charles Booker Alberta Jobstvogt Maxine Nicholson Rita Jean Amos ENTERTAINMENT: Jack Ahlbrand—Chairman Irma Moren Margie Martin Louis Vchslage I.cah Jean Yoffe ROW I DORIS SCHMITT—Volley Ball I, 2; Latin Club 2; Latin Contest 2; Patriot Staff 4 ELIZABETH SCHMITT—G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4; Patriot Staff 4. DONALD SCHRENK—Hiking Club 1, 2; Basketball !, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 2, 3; Lcttermcn’s Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERTA SHARER—Dramatics Club 1,2; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Nature Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 2, 3, 4; “June Mad” 4. DOROTHY SNOW—Tumbling 1, 2, 3; Volley Ball 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3; Choir 3. ROW II MELVIN SPECKNER—League Basketball 1, 2, 3. ALBERT STEIN WEDEL—Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Captain 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4. JEANETTE SWEAZEY—Boosters Club I, 2; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Owl Staff 3, 4. LESTER SWENGEL—Band I, 2, 3, 4; League Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. LOIS SWENGEL—Home Economics 1, 2, 3, 4; English Club 2, 3; Noonday Club 4. ROW III ELAINE TATI.OCK—G. A. A. 1; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Owl Staff 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. ALTA TERKHORN—Hiking 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 4; Boosters Club 3; Nature Club 3, 4. ALVIN TERKHORN—Art Club 1; Latin Club I; League Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Owl Staff 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4. CHARLES TEST—Track 1; Daily Dash Staff 1, 2; League Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Radio Club 3. JAMES T. THOMPSON—Basketball I, 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Lcttermcn’s Club 4; Patriot Staff 4. ROW I THOMAS TRACEY—Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4. Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 5, 4; Football 1, 2, J, 4; Let ter men’s Club 2, 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Patriot Staff 4. I.OUIS VEHSLAGE—Cortland High School I; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; League Basketball 2, 3, 4. MARY ANN WARNER—Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves I, 2, 3. 4; Softball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4. WARREN DALE WEASNER—League Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F. A. A. 3, 4; Golf 3, 4. RICHARD WESSEL—Browntown High School 11; League Basketball 3, 4; Latin Contest 4; Comprehensive Mathematics 4; Latin Club 4. ROW II NORMA WEYER—Latin Club 1; Latin Contest I; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Dramatics C!ub 3: Patriot Staff 4. BETTE WHEELF R—Freetown High School 1; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; Softball 3. CATHERINE WHITE—C. A. A. 1.2; Dramatics Club 1.2; Owl Staff 1.2; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves I, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES WIBLE—Latin Club I; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; League Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; International Club 3; The Brat” 3. HAROLD WIENEKE—League Basketball I, 2. ROW III JEANNE WILLIAMS—Basketball I. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2; 3. 4; Girl Reserves, 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatics Club 3; “The Brat” 3; Nature Club 3. 4; June Mad” 4. CHARLOTTE WILLMAN—Latin Club 1. 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Nature Club 4; Owl Staff 4. LILLIE JEAN YOFFE—Latin Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Patriot Staff 4. HELEN YORK—Girl Reserves 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3. GEORGE C. SURFACIv (No picture)—-Came from Greenwood High School on March 19. Class Day Committee Geraldine Galati—Chairman Martha Keith James Laupus Tom Tracey Ellen Hardesty f S. 3f. § Sunday Evening, May 26, 1940 S. H. S. Auditorium 7:30 o'clock Seymour, Indiana ▼ Processional_________________________High School Orchestra “Grand Processional”—Floyd J. St. Clair Hymn___________________________________________Congregation “Come Thou Almighty King” Invocation______________________________ Dr. A. A. Cohn Anthem ________________________________ High School Choir “May Now Thy Spirit”—Schutky Scripture Reading Reverend Albert Schmitt Prayer Reverend R. S. Wilson Response High School Choir “The Lord’s Prayer”—Forsythe and Kraft Anthem _ High School Choir “The One Hundred Fiftieth Psalm”—Franck Baccalaureate Sermon Reverend A. L. Boren “Prison or Paradise” Hymn---------------------------------------------Congregation “Faith Of Our Fathers” Benediction Reverend Stephen C. Johnson Recessional __ High School Orchestra “Coronation March”—Meyerbeer ‘IL 1940 o m me nee me n t Tuesday Evening, May 28, 1940 S. H. S. Auditorium 8:00 o’clock Seymour, Indiana V Processional______________________ High School Orchestra ‘‘Grand March”—Floyd ]. St. Clair Invocation____________________________Dr. Kenneth Murphy Selection____________________________ High School Orchestra ‘‘Overture Excerpts”—Arranged by Sanders Class Address______ Dr. Robert Hall “An Old Way For A New Day” Special Music___ Ellen Keith Violin Solo Presentation of Class Principal A. L. Glaze Awarding of Diplomas Valedictory Address Barbara Ann Sargeant ‘‘Education For Peace” i Recessional___________________________High School Orchestra “Triumphal March from Aida”—Verdi NIO HOME ROOM 321 TOP ROW: Howard Eggcrsman, Homer George Breit- fic!d, Loran Arnholt, Mr. Warbritton (Sponsor), Richard Bollinger, Frank Duncan, Mark Baxter. THIRD ROW: Harry Elston, Betty Emlcy, Lee Dunkcr, Richard Elmore, Harry Eggers, Martha Eggcrt, Arleen Cordes, Marcus EuDaly. Junior Coombs, Ruth Brackc- myre. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Davis, Mary Drocge, Jessie Ruth Bobb, Jean Dcl.ong, Vcnita Bush, Carlyle Brct- haucr, Joseph Blair, Walter Brink, Lillian Davidson, Louise Allman, Norma Baker. FIRST ROW: Paul Burgctt, Jeanette Coffey, Norma Brandt, Jeanne Douglass, Gordon Bartlett, Hobart Evans, Betty Jane Corbin, Norma Jean Burrell, Vir- ginia Canada, Della Decker. HOME ROOM 208 TOP ROW: Ralph Wells, Tom Voss, William Stein. Karl West, Erwin Stcinkamp, Donald Ude, Paul Schntck, Joseph Zimmerman. THIRD ROW: Harold Swcany, Mary Stein, Lorraina Waldkosttcr, June Snow, John Toenjes, James Yockcy, Madelyn Wien hors t, Leonard Spray, Eugene Tabor, Sonny Timbers. SECOND ROW: Evelyn Spcckncr, Jean Test, LaVernc Tidd, Gerald Swcany, Albert Walters, Mr. Martin (Sponsor), Robert Tatlock, Virginia Schlehuser, Elsie Tormoehlcn, Pauline Taylor. FIRST ROW: Virginia Vogel, Lucille Shade, Ethel Stahl, Jean Sutton, Dorothy Ward, Gladys Tormoehlcn, Frieda Waggoner, Doris Stanfield, Harry Tinch, Mary Wright, Lorraina Updike. HOME ROOM 207 TOP ROW: Martin Plump, Elmer Nichalson, William Meyers, Walter Meyer, Donald Prather, Wallace Mc- Millan. THIRD ROW: Christine Rinehart, Robert Miller, Ruth Noe, Gale Patrick, Bruce McGuire, Inglcby Rapp, George Pfaffcnbcrgcr, Huber Schicrling, Betty Riley, Miss McHenry (Sponsor). SECOND ROW: Mary Prewitt, Alice McGill, Fred Oberman, Dorothy Nordloh, Trcva Otte, Merrill Nichter, Pauline Rogers, Mary Elizabeth Rhoades, Robert Ringer, Norma Schepman, Lillian Peters. FIRST ROW: Elvira Prcuss, Mary Catherine Ross, Lucille Richardson, Frances Richardson, Eileen Robin- son, Norma Manning, Martha Montgomery, Alta Mundy, Bertha Richart, Mary Margaret Mann, Ray- mond Mauk. HOME ROOM 320 TOP ROW: Dan Guinnup, Bruce Kramer, Charles Hunterman, George Harlow, Forrest Foster. THIRD ROW: Edwin Hunncfcld, Toms Graesslc, Richard Haley, Gordon Howard, Lonnie Harper, Harold Kricte, Donald Graves, William Hciwig. SECOND ROW: Martha Lind, Doris Huber, Eunice Hageman, Wanda Lee Judd, William Hclmbrecht, Miss Fosbrink (Sponsor), Virla Hodapp, Eugene Guf- fey, Maxine Gregory. FIRST ROW: Harrell Hess, June Gorbctt, Evelyn Hageman, Elizabeth Grace, Lois Graves, Weldon Hohcnstreitcr, Edward Kricte, Rosemary Lubkcr, Mary Hyatt, Junior Harper. President ... Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer.... Sponsor ...... HOME ROOM 321 ......................Norma Brandt ......................Betty Emley ......................Betty Corbin .....................Martha Eggers ....................Mr. Warbritton President Vice-President. Sccrctary-Treas. Health......... Sponsor......... HOME ROOM 208 . . Harry Tinch ......Tom Voss Elsie Tormoehlen ... Ralph Wells . . Mr. Martin President...... Vice-President Secretary. ... Treasurer. . . . Sponsor........ HOME ROOM 207 ..................Wallace McMillan ..................Christine Rinehart ....................Donald Prather ....................Merrill Nichtcr ....................Miss McHenry President Vice-President Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . Sponsor....... HOME ROOM 320 ....................William Hciwig ......................Doris Huber ...................Rosemary Lubker .....................Richard Haley .....................Miss Fosbrink HOME ROOM 212 HOME ROOM 22 President........... Vice-President . . Secrctary-Trcas.. . . Program Chairman Sponsor............. Stanley Garvey Marietta Fields ....John Fox Betty Decker . . Mr. Surface President..........................................Chester Williams Vice-President......................................Walter Taylor Secretary..............................................Leo Wright Treasurer............................................James Thornton Sponsor........................................Miss Dryden HOME ROOM 15 President...............................Waldron Berry Vice-President..................................Ruthan Buhner Secrctary-Trcas..................................Patty Carter Program Chairman...............................Carolyn Ballard Sponsor...........................................Miss Swengel HOME ROOM 14 President......................Gwendolyn Montgomery Vice-President...........................Frank Kysar Sccrctary-Treas...............................Wilbur Morton Program Chairman................................Edna Klockcr Sponsor....................................Mr. Judd HOME ROOM 17 President........... Vice-President...... Secrctary-Trcas.. . . Program Chairman Sponsor............. .......Hugh Sparks . . . . Robert Prather Janet Pfaffcnbcrgcr . . Imogcnc Rogers . . . .Miss Anderson SOPHOMORES HOME ROOM 212 TOP ROW: John Fox, Jerry Hall� I'd Eisner, Mr. Surface (Sponsor), Wilbur Everhart, Lewis Emily. THIRD ROW: Lorinc Hackman, Zclda Dyer, Shirley Daily, William Fettig, Marietta Fields, Roland Hack- man, Stanley Garvey, Esther Droegc, Robert Everhart, William Fleetwood. SECOND ROW: Norma Everhart, Mildred Hawn, Dorothy Davis, John Haley, Rosella French, Betty Gill, Frieda Goeckcr, Lola Mae Frey, Luella Eggers- man, Hubert Hazzard. FIRST ROW: Mary Alberta Dean, Betty Greene, Marion Davidson, Betty Gorbett, Betty Grein, Robert Droegc, I.aVcrnc Gionct, Betty Decker, Irma Haskett, Clara Griffin. HOME ROOM 322 TOP ROW: William Warner, Vernon Vogel, F.arl Taul, Harold Whitson, Ervin Surenkamp, Chester Williams, Robert Wcssel. THIRD ROW: Donald Stark, Orville Willman, Annalec Terrell, Ida Marie Spurlin, Clifford Starr, Marjorie Wright, James White, Jeanetta Wells, James Thornton. SECOND ROW: Rosemary Weddle, Gilbert Vicrling, Ruth Weddle, Genevieve Tomlinson, Melvin Wald- koetter, Walter Taylor, Evelyn Stradlcy, Mary Wind- horst, Helen Vchslagc, Homer Wicnckc. FIRST ROW: Shirley Ann Sullivan, Helen Woolls, Jane Thompson, Dorothy York, Sue Ann Stewart, Martha Windhorst, Miss Dryden (Sponsor), Mary Toenjes, Audrey June Tuggle, Leo Wright. HOME ROOM 315 TOP ROW: Harold Baker, Graham Cox, Janies Beatty, Robert Cockrum, Julian Caddcll. THIRD ROW: Floyd Butler, James Bell, Morris Arn- holt, Donald Burbrink, Morris Beavers, Robert Bald- win, Wayne Barlow, Donald Beem, Joseph Boas. SECOND ROW: Virginia Bowman, Carolyn Ballard, Leon Barksdale, William Cunningham, Ruthan Buh- ner, Wallace Carpenter, Clara Crum, Betty Burcham, Mildred Beikman. FIRST ROW: Marvin Amos, Dorothy Brink, Edward Clingenpeel, Barbara Jean Aiken, Waldron Berry, Miss Swcngcl (Sponsor), Patty Carter, Helen Brooks, Wil- bur Bowman, Pauline Carpenter. HOME ROOM 314 TOP ROW: Armcl Lawson. Joseph Kiel, Wilbur Morton, Robert Mcllcncamp, Robert McCrary, Dale Johnson, Leon Jordan. THIRD ROW: Fred Miller, Harless Inilay, Robert Hen- derson, Madalyn Hunt, Mr. Judd (Sponsor), Rose- mary Love, Rabel Newkirk, Avis Huddleston, Frank Kysar. SECOND ROW: Ora Krunimc, John C. Isaacs, Verna Holtman, Juanita Hildreth, Esther Laustcr, Lucille Hill, Charlotte I.untc, Marilyn McMahan, Bernice Hildebrand, Willard Koop. FIRST ROW: Howard Montgomery, Ervin Hoevener, Edna Kloekcr, Kathryn Kasting, Gwendolyn Mont- gomery, Mary Hclmbrccht, Mollie Lewis, Elta Krumme, Clara Motsingcr. HOME ROOM 317 TOP ROW: Wayne Reynolds, Albert Sibert, Hugh Sparks, Tom Smith, James Patrick. THIRD ROW: Ethel Schrader, Wanda Simpson, Dorothy Sattcrly, Evelyn Schroer, Sarah Riley, Alice Peters, Verna Schroer, Mary Ellen Ringer, Janet Pfaffen- berger. SECOND ROW: Louise Phillips. Betty Simmons, Harold Pollert, Martha Pittman, William Runiph, Miss An- derson (Sponsor), Imogcnc Rogers, Arthur Schuerman, Helen Ruddick. FIRST ROW: Bernard Ruddick, DeVonne Rambo, Robert Prather, Wilma Smith, Keith Rogers, Helen Sciarra, Marie Richart, Edward Speckncr, Gladys Perry. FRESHMEN HOME ROOM 10J TOP ROW: Roscoc Bowers, Robert Butler, James Beincke, Mr. Noe (Sponsor), Gordon Cordes, James Booker, Lester Acton. THIRD ROW: John Bcckland, Ruth Brand, Dorothy Barnett, Sirlcy Ann Corbin, Charles Blotchcr, Daryl Bowman, James Chambers, Gordon Coryca. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Clark. Louise Bramlctte, Harold Burke, Shirley Burrell, Dewey Abel, Patches Auf fen berg, Jessie Ann Banks, Charles Booker, Alvin Ames. FIRST ROW: Richard Carpenter, June Alexander, Betty Compton, Charles Canada, Betty Carter, Bryan Clark, Thelma Baurle, Delbert Bowman, Charles Bclding. HOME ROOM 104 TOP ROW: Mildred Rittman, Jeannette Woltcr, Paulina Thurman, Majoric Speck, Mary Glasson, lone Wayncr, Margaret Smith. THIRD ROW: Francis Smith, Altabcl Boling, Jeannette Rhoades, Ladonna Waggoner, Nettie Policy, Marjorie Bowman, Marcille Burbrink, Etta Jean Morris, Jo Ann Perry, Christine Alexander, Marquise Stiver. SECOND ROW: Alberta Shade, Mary Agnes Carpenter, Marjorie Lind, Esther Stanfield, Betty Rittman, Mary Lou Snyder, Mary MeMunn, Doris Kasperlain, Mary Louise Meyers, Alberta Sutherland. FIRST ROW: Marilyn Sweazey, Virginia Baldwin, Mabel Parker, Miss Shaffer (Sponsor), Corinne Test, Kathleen Wetzel, Geneva Stigdon, Eleanor Brink, Carolyn Sweazey. HOME ROOM 102 TOP ROW: Edward Kriete, Richard Lange, Mr. Diu- rner (Sponsor), Harold Kamman, Charles Johnson. THIRD ROW: Melba Lunte, John McGuire, William Kaufman, Mary Kathryn Mcllcncamp, Ethel King, Lois Knoke, Donald Keller. SECOND ROW: Don McGuire, Mary Ellen Marling. Paddy Marhanka, LaVerne Kramer, Angelia Maschino, Shirley McDonald. FIRST ROW: Leah Mann, Pauline Krumme, Lyman Kasting, Howard Kriete, Mary Catherine McKinney, Lcora Johnson. HOME ROOM 519 TOP ROW: Raymond Stahl, Shirley VonDiclingen, Mr. Long (Sponsor), Roy Vance, Donald Winn. THIRD ROW: Carol Weber, Herbert Zumhingst, Wil- liam Wire. Fred Stout, Charles Stewart, Marilyn Weddle, Emma Elizabeth Stahl. SECOND ROW: John Vogel, Jean Utterback, Melvin Winnegcr, Delmer Speck, Huber Spickcr, Donald Sutherland, Ewing White, Doris Wiencke, Floyd Udc. FIRST ROW: Eugene Warringcr, Eileen Tracey, Marilyn Wrapp, Mary Thomas, William Stcinwcdcl, Matilda Stuckwish, Margaret Whitcomb, Franklin Walker, Patricia Tracey. HOME ROOM 31 8 TOP ROW: Theodore Gorbett, Roy Disney, Richard Hamilton, Jack Doerr, Donald Hobson. THIRD ROW: Margaret Fields, Orval Emmons, Betty Hollenbeck, Dorothy Heideman, Walter Guffey, Eliza- beth Hubbard, Alfred Gaffney, Maxine Deputy, Betty Dougherty. SECOND ROW: Virginia Elmore, Richard Davidson, William Ferry, John Hoffmirc, Miss Feas:cr (Sponsor), Jean Frost. Raymond Dunn, Donald Eggersman, Evelyn Harper. FIRST ROW: Robert Fye, Donald Edmonds, Cyrus Hoffmire, Norma George, Elizabeth Hitch, Marilyn Gill, Marjorie Huber, Doris Grace. HOME ROOM 209 TOP ROW: Ira Montgomery, Donald Moore, Sidney Miller, Miss Wells (Sponsor), Calvin Schrycr. THIRD ROW: Gladys Robbins, Francis Montgomery, James Riclurt, Charles Reinhart, Richard Parker, Francis Powers, Harold Ruddick, Jack Patrick. SECOND ROW: William Schulte, Miriam Montgomery, Desmond Pfaffenberger, Henrietta Snyder, Mary Noe, Florence Niewedde, Mac Ellen Snyder, Hcrschcl Rose, Russel Riley. FIRST ROW: Harlan Miller, Ruth Montgomery. Helen Scifres, Fairy Hope Murphy, Maxine Mitchell, Eldon Sp:ckncr, Roberta Shannon, Lois Ross. HOME ROOM 101 TOP ROW: Kermit Wcllivcr, Glen Schncck, Charles Nichtcr. SECOND ROW: Robert Horning, Edward Hudson, Gona Lancaster, Mr. Henderson (Sponsor), Everett Gorbett, Dale Ritz. FIRST ROW: Harold Koop, Robert Hohenstreiter, Harold Sutton, Ralph Hol:man. HOME ROOM 10J President................................Gordon Coryea Vice-President..........................James Chambers Sccrctary-Trcas.........................June Alexander Program Chairman....................... Louise Bramlcttc Sponsor ........................................Mr. Noe President . . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer.... Sponsor........ HOME ROOM 104 ....................Marilyn Swcazcy ......................Jo Ann Perry ....................Carolyn Swcazcy .....................Betty Rittman ........................Miss Shaffer HOME ROOM 102 HOME ROOM J19 President Richard Lange President William Stcinwedel Vicc-Prcs Pauline Krummc Vice-Pro Ewing White Scc.-Treas lohn McGuire HOME President Vice-Pro ROOM Jig Elizabeth Hubbard Jean Frost Scc.-Treas. . . . . Marilyn Wrapp Program Chr'm. Sponsor Mary Ellen Marling Mr. Dittmcr Program Chr’m. Sponsor Carol Weber Mr. Long Scc.-T reas. Elizabeth Hitch HOME ROOM 209 Program Chr’m. . Richard Hamilton HOME ROOM 101 President James Richart Sponsor Miss Fcastcr President Charles Nichtcr Vice-Prcs Charles Shcrbcr Vice-Pro Glenn Schncck Secretary . Roberta Shannon Scc.-Treas Edward Hudson T rcasurcr Sidney Miller Program Chr’m. Ralph Holtman Sponsor Miss Wells Sponsor Mr. Henderson HOME ROOM 304 President.......................Irma Huber Vice-Pres........ Billy Goddard Sec-Treas.........James Mochlcnkamp Program Chr'm. John Reach Sponsor....................Mrs. Judd HOME ROOM 303 President................ Roland Deputy Vice-Pres....................Eva Baxter Secretary I.ula Jean Cu'lip Treasurer . . Bobby Edwards Sponsor..................Mrs. Hamilton HOME ROOM 301 President.................Jo Ellen Abel Vice-Pres. ................Durbin Day Scc.-Treas.....................Charlene Garvey Health Officer.....................Alex Demas Sponsor.............................Mr. Trucx HOME ROOM 305 President............. Kenneth Sharer Vice-Pres.................Paul Taylor Secretary ...............Billy Pheffcr Program Chr’m.............Paul Taylor Sponsor...............Miss Trucblood HOME ROOM 307 President .........Janet Moren Vice-Pres. June Moren Scc.-Treas......................Charles Mather Health Officer Jim Hamilton Sponsor...................Mr. Doolittle HOME ROOM 306 President................Charles Patrick Vice-Pres................Walter York Secretary................ Nancy Shields Treasurer ..........................Jane Whitmer Program Chr'm...........Harriet Vchslagc Sponsor.............................Miss Prewitt JUNIOR HIGH HOME ROOM 304 —GRADE 7 TOP ROW: Paul Parker, Billy Goddard, Imogcnc Mc- Clellan, Shirley Morris, Mary Lou Gill, Clyde Jcrrell, James Green. THIRD ROW: Jean Mize, Joyce McMahan, Delbert McKain, Joe Henderson, Rosemary Glaze, Mrs. Judd (Sponsor), Norma Jaynes, Irene Meyers, Gladys Jor- dan, Shirley Gebhart, Eugene Kreinhagen. SECOND ROW: Evelyn Jcrrell. Cecil King, Joan Frost. Hellen Hallatt, Tommy Kutch, Bernetta Owens, Doris Johnson, Thyrl Lee, Bette Franklin, Zola Har- rod, Phyllis Hodapp, John Reach, Bob Kaufman. FIRST ROW: Harold Mitchell, Dorothy James, Max Keith, Donna Jean Ogan, James Mochlenkamp, Irma Huber, John Motsingcr, Mary Elizabeth Mousa, Catherine Kilgas, Nclda Johnson, Billy Miller, Frank Griffin. HOME ROOM 305 —GRADE 7 TOP ROW: Roger Smith, Bill Terrell, Kenneth Sharer, Paul Taylor, Chester Riley, Ervin Stradlcy, Richard Suthcrlind. THIRD ROW: Betty Lou Pheffer, Patricia Phillips, Don Steinberger, Mary Lou Yeager, Imogene Stcinberger, Miss Trucblood (Sponsor), Miriam Woltcr, Burton Swain, Norma Waggoner, Geraldine Spray. SECOND ROW: Zelma Waldkoctter, Bobby Scott, Luetta Polly, Norma Lee Pheffer, Jean Wcttrick, George Reinbold, Marvin Waggoner, Billy Pheffer, Sally Sargeant, Marguerite Schrycr, Mary Lynn Wil- liams. FIRST ROW: Jimmy Smith, Howard Stevens, Velma Waldkoctter, Barbara Rambo, Lorraine Taylor, Francis Rocmmcl, Buelah Rambo, Roweta Scifrcs, Claude Policy, Jackie Prewitt. HOME ROOM 303 —GRADE 7 TOP ROW: Thomas Allen, Harold Engclking, Calvin Abel, James Jcrrell, Bruce Carter, Billy Eldridge, Eugene Coryca. THIRD ROW: Eva Baxter, Betty Eglen, Burke Aikman, Aline Cox, Helen Baughman, Mrs. Hamilton (Spon- sor), Robert Foist, Melvin Emily, Betty Boling. SECOND ROW: Doris Burke, Jean Blevins, Gerry Bowman, Pauline Davenport, Roland Deputy, Lula Jean Cullip, Betty Jo Bowers, Lynn Ernest, Arthur Edmonds, Bobby Edwards. FIRST ROW: Robert Compton, Patrick Burrell, Virginia Clark, Lewis Codings, Everett Allman, Phyllis Bal- lard, Marjorie Evans, Alexander Elmes, Billy Brcitficld, Mawinne Caldwell. HOME ROOM 307 —GRADE 8 TOP ROW: Charles Mather, Dallas Hohenstreiter, Logan Largeant, Jr., Mr. Doolittle (Sponsor), Donald Mize, Gene O'Day, James Hamilton. THIRD ROW: Raymond Haskett, Betty Koerncr, John Louden, Polly Montgomery, Susie Manuel, Marjorie LaVerne, Robert Hankins, Robert Hawkins, Helen Hamilton, Earl Lewis. SECOND ROW: Flavia Hocnc, Don Lawrence, Rosalecn James, Janet Moren, Charles Lee, June Moren, Maxine Mayfield, Betty Muster, Miriam Lewis, Virginia Guffey, FIRST ROW: Jasper Mauk, Jeanette Kilgas, Violet Guffey, Anne Quinn, Pauline Johnson, Jack Haper, Sue Moss, Betty Lyon, Eugene Hooper, Carl Manning. HOME ROOM 301—GRADE 8 TOP ROW: Ralph Disney, Eugene Gilbert, Alex Demas, Corwin Guffey, Morris Greene. THIRD ROW: June Clark, Raymond Corbin, Charles Cockerham, Bert Allman, Marilyn Downs, Mr. Trucx (Sponsor), Norma Bohall, Maxine Eglen, Janet Gil- lespie, Mary Alice Greene. SECOND ROW: Warner Brown. Durbin Day. Glenn Ahlbrand, Doris Blevins, Jo Ellen Abel, J. G. Gates, Charlene Garvey, Margaret Buchanan, Alberta Gor- bett, Billy Anderson, Benny Booker. FIRST ROW: Billy Graves, Rea Gilbert. Betty Bowman, Miriam Beldon, Eugene Dillman, Essie Burgett, Doris Compton, Gerald Graves, Wady Gebhart, George (Pat) Ferry. HOME ROOM 306 —GRADE 8 TOP ROW: Janet Rueter, Charles Patrick, William Wet- trick, Robert Phillips, Edward Pruitt, Robert Prather, Hurshcl Voss, Marschall Voss, Darlene Schucrman. THIRD ROW: Betty Vance, Helen Reynolds, Rita Jean Vance, Norma Wchmiller, Ruth Phillips, Jane Whit- mer. Miss Prewitt (Sponsor). Marjorie Quade, Carolyn Otto, Margaret Vchslagc, Betty Robbins, Mary Stock- hoff. SECOND ROW: Charlotte Taylor. Wilma Waldkoctter, Harriet Vchslagc, Emogenc Voss, Mildred Pohlman, Nancy Shields, Marilyn Wiencke. Mary Owen, Viola Stout, Pauline Sattcrly, Betty Sutherland, Marie Sierp, Viola Stevens, Ruth Stewart. FIRST ROW: Walter York, Clifford Pfaffenberger, Mar- vin Waldkoctter, Shirley Rumph, William Wright, William Phillips, Clarence Stark, Nancy Sargeant, Robert Sparks, Walter Thomas, Kenneth Rose, Phyllis Jean White, Ralph Sallee, Alberta Sutton. ACTI V THE SHIELDS MOTTO “EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP” ITIE THE SHIELDS CREED I believe in Shields High School as an institution founded by the people of this community to produce good citizens by teaching them the principles of con- duct, and the fundamental knowledge which will be essential for success in Life.” Shields High School offers many opportunities to learn and prac- tice the qualities of good citizenship. Students have a chance to participate in many activities. They have a chance to rise to positions of responsibility and leadership within the school. When the student enrolls, he automatically be- comes a member of some Home Room. Here the sponsor and stu- dents discuss matters relating to their own rooms and to the school in general. Each Home Room has its officers, the president of which, be- comes a member of the Leaders Club. This club meets every week to discuss different questions and policies in connection with the school. There are many clubs to which students can belong. Most of the clubs meet twice a month and aim to give students experience which they do not get from the regular courses. These activities are wisely planned to increase the student’s interest in his school work and to help him develop his personality. In addition to providing excellent training for the student, some of the clubs provide entertainment which is enjoyed often by the community. On the diffusion of education among the people rests the preservation and perpetua- tion of our free institutions.” — Webster V 111111:1! Ill| [, 71 “TTfi iii m; rrt — 1-T Or: SS® mM. OFFICERS President ............................Leroy Hodapp Vice-President..................... Albert Steinwcdcl Secretary..............................Norma Brandt Sponsor ..............................Mr. Reach LEADERS CLUB The Leaders Club is virtually the Student Council of Shields High School and acts as the student governing body. Its organization in the fall of 1931 was the result of a need long felt in school to provide an opportunity for students to participate in the formation of policies in the supervision of activities. Every new project introduced must be sanctioned by the Leaders Club which acts as the head of and cooperates with all other activities. Most of the minor activities of the club are promoted through committees. Some of the major activities with which this club has assisted arc the unusually large sale of basketball season tickets, the welfare drive, the vesper service, and the convocations. Barbara Ann Sargeant Leroy Hodapp Elizabeth Schmitt? James Laupus Erna Pollcrt ? Maxine Nicholson) Helen Hoding Norma Weyer Geraldine Galati? Eloisc Kasting Edith George Robert Henderson Ellen Hardesty Martha Keith James Thompson Thomas Conner Albert Stein wcdcl Thomas Tracey Lillian Jean Yoffcl Ellen Marie Keith,- Doris Schmidt J Mina McHenry Victor B. Everdon PATRIOT STAFF Editor-in-Chief ............................Business Manager Senior Editors .................................Class Editors ..............................Activity Editors .....................................Calendar ....................................... Sports Advertising ....................Typists Faculty Literary Editor Faculty Business Manager LEADERS TOP ROW: McMillan, Sparks, A. Steinwedel, Hodapp, Henderson THIRD ROW: Coryea, Hubbard, Lange, Mr. Reach (Sponsor), C. Williams, Guinnup, Tracey SECOND ROW: Brandt, Nichter, Graessle, Garvey, Hciwig, Richart FIRST ROW: M. Sweazey, W. Steinwedel, Berry, G. Montgomery, Tinch PATRIOT STAFF TOP ROW: Thompson, Laupus, A. Steinwedel, Hodapp, Henderson THIRD ROW: Hoding, E. Keith, Tracey, Weycr, George, Miss McHenry (Sponsor) SECOND ROW: Nicholson, Sargeant, Schmitt, Conner, Galati, Kasting, Pollert FIRST ROW: Yoflfc, Hardesty, Mr. Everdon (Sponsor), M. Keith, Schmidt NOONDAY CLUB TOP ROW: V. Schrocr, Bush, Riley, Hunt, Goeckcr THIRD ROW: E. Schrocr, Judd, M. Rhoades, M. Rittman, Miss Swcngel (Sponsor), Wells, Hill, L. Hackman SECOND ROW: Everhart, M. Lunte, Eunice Hagcman, Schcpman, C. Lunte, Peters, Martha Lind, Swcngel FIRST ROW: M. Parker, Martha Montgomery, K. Kasting, G. Montgomery, Miriam Mont- gomery, E. Krumme, Baldwin, R. Mont- gomery TOP ROW: Hill, Burcham, Marjorie Wright, Cordes, Hunt, Ringer THIRD ROW: J. Rhoades, Hildebrand, Eunice Hagcman, Wells, V. Hodapp, M. Rhoades, V. Schrocr, F. Goeckcr, Martha Lind SECOND ROW: Prewitt, Swcngel, M. Ross, F. Bush, Baker, H. Hackman, Marjorie Lind, Richardson FIRST ROW: Miss Shaffer (Sponsor), P. Car- pentar, E. Krumme, Speckner, Martha Montgomery, Updike, M. Parker, Baldwin NOONDAY HOME ECONOMICS OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President Gwendolyn Montgomery Vice-President..........Mary E. Rhoades Sccretary-Treas. Martha Montgomery Program Chairman .Wanda Lee Judd Sponsor......................Miss Swcngel SECOND SEMESTER President................Mary E. Rhoades Vice-President ............Lillian Peters Sccrctary-Treas. Lucille Hill Program Chairman............Emma E. Stahl Sponsor..............................Miss Well THE NOONDAY CLUB The Noonday Club, now in its second year, was organized under the sponsorship of Miss Ethel Swengel. Girls who eat lunch at school comprise the membership of this club, whose purpose is to engage in some worthwhile pursuit during the noonday recess period. During the first semester, their project was both recreational and beneficial. Under the guidance of Miss Swengel, the girls enjoyed making scrapbooks for the young patients of the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital at Indianapolis and sent them, before Christmas, to that institution. The club of the second semester is working on the project of pro- viding scrapbooks, cut-out dolls, and other toys for the children of the Riley Hospital or other institutions. Their interests have in- cluded also Chinese Checker playing which is to culiminate in a tournament in the spring. In this pastime, participation by persons outside the club was permitted. During both semesters this club has tried to make pleasurable and beneficial use of noonday leisure. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Pmidcnt....................Arlccn Cordcs Vice-President..........Mary E. Rhoades Secretary..................Lois Swengel Treasurer........................Frances Richardson Reporter....................Lucille Hill Sponsor.....................Miss Shaffer SECOND SEMESTER President ...................Lois Swengel Vice-President............Helen Hackman Secretary................Mary E. Rhoades Treasurer...................Elta Krummc Reporter Mary Ross Sponsor.......................Miss Shaffer HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Club was organized October 6, in Room 104. Officers are elected at the first meeting of each semester. The purpose of the Home Economics Club is to create greater interest in the problems of Home Economics. The local organization which is affiliated with the State and National Home Economics Associations sent Arleen Cordes and Helen Hackman as delegates to the state meeting held at Indianapolis in October. The club holds its meetings the first and the third Fridays of the month. The average membership for the year of 1939-40 was twenty-seven members. CLASSICAL OWL STALL OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President ...............Richard Wessel Vice-President...........Jane Thompson Secrctary-Trcas......... Helen Vehslagc Program Chairman Evelyn Schrocr Song Leader .....................Imogene Rogers Sponsor.............................Miss Anderson SECOND SEMESTER President Richard Wessel Vice-President .........Sue Ann Stewart Sccretary-Treas. Helen Vchslage Program Chairman...................Evelyn Schroer Song Leader......................Imogene Rogers Sponsor.............................Miss Anderson CLASSICAL CLUB The Classical Club is an organization of students who are taking or have taken a course in Latin. The purpose of the club is to give the students an idea of the background of the Latin language. They learn about the ancient forms of government and customs of the people. This background makes the students appreciate more the Latin language, upon which we are so dependent today in our English language, law, medicine, and other phases of our lives. The meetings, which are held on the second and fourth Thurs- days of every month, consist of Latin playlets, readings about Roman life, and Latin games and songs. The motto of the club is Numquam restorsum” (Never turn back). REGULAR OWL STAFF Editor-in-Chicf.......Betty Jane Corbin News Editor .......... Christine Rinehart Feature Editor..........Helen D. Hoding Junior High Editor Margie Martin Sports Editor.............Huber Schicrling Columnist...................Richard Haley Gossip Editor . . Gwendolyn Montgomery Editorial Advisor...............Miss Haas Business Advisor .............Mr. Everdon COMMENCEMENT OWL STAFF Editor-in-Chicf.......Helen D. Hoding News Editor Margie Martin Feature Editor Gwendolyn Montgomery Junior High Editor Janet Gillespie Sports Editor and Columnist.........Richard Haley Copy Editor Christine Rinehart Make-Up Editor . Betty Jane Corbin OWL STAFF The Shields Owl this year consisted of six mimeographed pages put out bi-weekly by the staff. The paper contained news, features, editorials, sports, Junior High news, and after the first few issues a gossip column called As You Like It. The staff sent delegates to the Indiana High School Press Associa- tion. Christine Rinehart was elected for the executive board of the state organization. Local staff members also competed in several contests there. A special staff was elected in March for a Commencement Owl which planned to print the Class Will and Prophecy of the graduat- ing class. The paper which contained eight pages, was the only printed edition of the year, and was issued on the last day of school. CLASSICAL FOURTH ROW: E. Schroer, Kamman, R. Wesscl, Yockcy, Holtman THIRD ROW: H. Kasting, H. Vehslagc, Emma Stahl, M. Noe, Miss Anderson (Sponsor), I. Rogers SECOND ROW: Hyatt, Everhart, Eggers- man, Stewart, Spieker, O. Krumme FIRST ROW: Thompson, Toenjes, Aiken, Mollic Lewis, D. Grace OWL STAFF TOP ROW: Schierling, Haley, Huntcrman, W. Stein, Quinn FOURTH ROW: M. Hodapp, M. Stein, Mar- tin, Fettig, Marling, Wienhorst, Rinehart, Walters, Evans THIRD ROW: Coffey, Hoding, E. Davis, V. Hodapp, Crum, Ashcraft, Butcher, E. Parker, Maschino SECOND ROW: J. Sweazey, E. Kasting, G. Montgomery, Martha Lind, B. Corbin, C. Willman, H. Grein, D. Huber, Burrell, Miriam Davidson, E. Tatlock FIRST ROW: Day, Harris, Gates, N. Sargeant, Miss Haas (Sponsor), M. Vehslage, Shields, Mr. Everdon (Sponsor), Lewis, C. Test CURRENT EVENTS TOP ROW: Wiblc, A, Cordcs, Huntcrman, Eggcrs, E. Mann SECOND ROW: Koop, Newkirk, M. Hunt, Schicrling, D. Burbrink, Dennis Lucas, Hill FIRST ROW: C. Test, M. Ross, Bobb, M. Rhoades, Crum, Miss Swengel (Sponsor), Richardson, Preuss NATURE CLUB TOP ROW: Donald Lucas, M. Ruddick, W. Meyers, L. Arnholt, E. Bowman SECOND ROW: Willman, J. Williams, Ken- nedy, Mr. Judd (Sponsor), S. Marling, Schicrling, M. Niewedde, J. Nichter FIRST ROW: C. Test, M. Warner, Sharer, Lubker, Alta Terkhorn, M. Nicholson, Mcllcnkamp, M. Nordloh OFFICERS First and Second Semester President Vice-President and Program Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sponsors................................ Martha Eggers Charles Hunterman Jessie Ruth Bobb Mary Elizabeth Rhoades Miss Swengel Miss Cohn CURRENT EVENT The Curret Events Club was organized this year in Shields High School under the sponsorship of Miss Swengel for the purpose of studying history as it is made. The outbreak and development of the phases of the European War have provided interesting material for discussion during the season. The nineteen members of the club have been under the super- vision of Miss Cohn following Miss Swengel’s leave of absence shortly before the close of the first semester. OFFICERS First and Second Semester President........................ Maxine Nicholson Vice-President.............. Martha Lee Nordloh Secretary .................. Rosemary Lubkcr Treasurer.......................... Walter J. C. Meyers Sponsor ........................... Mr. Judd NATURE CLUB The Nature Study Club is an organization whose membership is open to students who have had one year of biology. This club offers to its members information concerning discoveries and ideas in the field of natural science. This year’s club project was the planning and construction of an outdoor fish pond and rock garden to be given to the school and expressly to the biology department. DRAMATICS STAGE OFFICERS President ...................... Vice-President.................... Secretary-Treasurer............. Sponsor ........................ Ellen Hardesty Ingieby Rapp Martha Keith Mr. Warbritton THE DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics Club, an organization of junior and seniors, enrolled a total of fifty-five members at the start of this successful year. During the course of the year, many plays were reviewed and discussed, and interesting programs built around drama were a part of every meeting. The Wrong Number,” a play casting Eloise Kasting, Jack Ahl- brand, and Tom Conner, was coached by Ellen Hardesty and pre- sented at a convocation during the second semester. This play was also presented in an exchange program at Bedford High School on April 9. OFFICERS First and Second Semester President ................. Clifford Starr Vice-President.....................Janet Pfaffenberger Secretary .........................Eileen Tracey Treasurer .........................Esther Droege Sponsor ...........................Miss Haas STAGE AND SCRIPT Stage and Script,” the name chosen by members following the first meeting, is the freshman and sophomore division of the dra- matic organizations. The club is sponsored by Miss Haas. Some of the best plays of recent years were used for discussion and dramatization in the programs of the meeting. Two plays were presented at one convocation early in the year. The first, The Miracle,” which was in the form of a radio drama, was enacted over the public address system behind the curtains. The second was a three-act comedy entitled Age of Innocence.” Both productions were written by Miss Haas. DRAMATICS TOP ROW Tracey, Ahlbrand, Laupus, Ho- dapp, A. Stcinwcdcl, Mr. Warbritton (Sponsor), Klockcr, Cordes, Howe FOURTH ROW: Snow, Riley, R. Rittman, Madelyn Wienhorst, J. Rapp, Bollinger, Schrcnk, Voss, Guinnup, I. Rapp, P. Rogers THIRD ROW: Emley, Brackcmyrc, Judd, Galaci, Butcher, Rinehart, Conner, Eggers, Dunkcr, R. Noe, Bobb, E. Tormochlen SECOND ROW: G! Tormoehlen, Douglass, E. Kasting, Schlchuser, D. Huber, Heiwig, Terkhorn, Mary Droegc, B. Corbin, M. Keith, Tatlock, Ethel Stahl, Evelyn Hagc- man FIRST ROW: B. Richart, Sutton, Canada, E. Grace, Hardesty, Gracsslc, J. Test, Coffey, Charlotte Clark, A. French, Vogel, Yoffc STAGE SCRIPT TOP ROW: Warner, V. Vogel, Lange, S. Miller, Coryca, D. Pfaffcnbcrgcr THIRD ROW: E. Droegc, Ringer, Burcham, Simpson, Crum, Starr, Buhner, Pittman, F. Nicwcddc, J. Pfaffenbcrgcr, Weddle SECOND ROW: Sullivan, P. Tracey, David- son, Mitchell, Frey, Abel, Miss Haas (Spon- sor), Smith, Marling, Weineke, Whitcomb, E. Tracey FIRST ROW: H. Miller, Carpenter, Tuggle, M. Richart, Martha Windhorst, Mary Windhorst, Canada, Bramlcttc, Schulte, M. Huber, Dean SAFETY PATROL TOP ROW: Cox, Stein, Beatty, W. Meyers, Davenport, Surcnkamp, Howard FOURTH ROW: Mr. Noe (Sponsor),C. Nich- ter, Fox, L. Arnholt, Emily, Baughman, Baxter, H. Ruddick THIRD ROW: Parker, G. Swcany, M. Arn- holt, Bush, Robert Wcsscl, Chambers, Ringer SECOND ROW: Stradlcy, Walker, Clingcn- pecl, Barksdale, Taylor, Speck, Oberman, Stark FIRST ROW: H. Montgomery, W. Harper, Bartlett, Timbers, Hackman, Everhart, Tatlock, W. Hohcnstrcitcr. FUTURE FARMERS FIFTH ROW: Howard, Nicholson, Lawson, J. Hohensteiter, G. Schncck, Harlow, Surcn- kamp. FOURTH ROW: Vchslagc, Mcttert, Lancas- ter, Wells, Swcngcl, Richart, Hackman, Pfaffenberger THIRD ROW: Brink, Nichtcr, W. Mont- gomery, Taul, Mr. Henderson (Sponsor), L. Harper, Baughman, Reedy, Wcasncr. SECOND ROW: Horning, Robert Wcsscl, Ciorbett, Wcllivcr, R. Miller, Hudson, Baldwin, Krietc, Ritz FIRST ROW: Murphy, Koop, R. Hohcnstrcitcr, Hazard, W. Hohcnstrcitcr, Ringer, Boas, Sutton, Holtman OFFICERS First and Second Sf.mf.stf.r Captain ................................Wayne Davenport First Lieutenant .......................Russell Bush Second Lieutenant.......................William Stein Third Lieutenant........................Loran Arnholt Sponsor ................................Mr. Noe SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol of Shields High School was organized nine years ago for the protection and benefit of the students. The Patrol, sponsored by Mr. Noe who organized it, was on duty when school opened September 11 and its first meeting was held on the follow- ing Thursday. The organization is composed of thirty-seven members. The Safety Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays and it is made up of those who are on duty or would like to be. The red coats which the Patrol wear were donated by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Belts and caps were provided by the school, and the white raincoats were purchased with funds secured by the patrolmen through sale of shares of stock. Two boys share a rain- coat but the organization hopes that soon it may have a coat for every boy. OFFICERS President ....................... Vice-President................... Secretary ....................... Treasurer........................ Sponsor ......................... Lester Swcngcl Louis Vehslagc Francis Baughman Elmer Nicholson Mr. Henderson F. F. A. George Harlow was nominated by the Future Farmers as a candidate for the degree of State Farmer during the activities of the association this year. Delegates were sent to the State F. F. A. Convention at Purdue. In cooperation with the Conservation Club the boys built a brooder and raised two hundred pheasants. Other highlights of the year planned and discussed in the meetings on the first and third Fridays were the paper drive and the sponsoring of the Tommy Sutton Radio Rangers of WIBC on February 8, 1940. The Parent-Sons Party and the District Public Speaking Contest were both held on March 19, 1940. OFFICERS First and Second Semester President ................ Betty Gill Vice-President Marilyn Weddle Secretary Marie Richart Treasurer......................... Dorothy Heideman Program Chairman............ Martha Pittman Song Leader Elizabeth Hubbard Sponsor Mrs. Judd JUNIOR GIRL RESERVES How to live wisely and well” should be the concern of every girl, and is the aim of a true Girl Reserve. The Junior Girl Reserves are freshmen and sophomores. This club carries out much the same program as the Senior Girl Reserves. The main objective of the club this year was to aid Mrs. Test in welfare work. At Christmas a scarf sale provided money to help fill baskets for needy families. Members of the Girl Reserves helped in the distribution of these baskets. Programs for the year dealt with topics of interest to girls, such as the proper clothing for various occasions for girls of high school age, and careers for women. Among careers discussed by the club were nursing, beauty culture, teaching, physical culture, music, sec- retarial work, restaurant and hotel work, medicine, interior decorat- ing, designing, law, aviation, library science, buyer for stores, social service work, modeling, dramatics, diplomatic service, and newspaper work. OFFICERS First and Second Semester President ........................ Bette Wheeler Vice-President......................Janet Nichter Secretary ..........................Bertha Richart Treasurer ..........................Gladys Tormoehlen Sponsor ............................Miss Fcaster SENIOR GIRL RESERVES In addition to regular programs the Girl Reserves have aided in civic projects. The purpose of this club is To find and give the best.” This formed the basis for the club's activities of the year. At Christmas time they aided in the collection and distribution of food for the needy of Seymour. The girls also aided in the rummage sale held to acquire funds to pay for free lunches in the cafeteria. One of the most interesting, entertaining, and instructive pro- grams of the year was a style show which was presented before the Junior Girl Reserves showing the correct and incorrect clothes for school. JUNIOR GIRL RESERVES TOP ROW: fiurcham, Ringer, Wayncr, Brandt, Dyer, Buhner, Crum, Bowman, C. Lunte, Melba Droegc, Weddle FIFTH ROW: Holtman, Frey, Gill, Knoke, Simpson, Fields, Love, Pittman, Pfaffcn- berger, McMahan, Hcidcman FOURTH ROW: Banks, J. Perry, Smith, M. Burbrink, I. Rogers, Simmons, P. Carter, Stewart, Aiken, Burrell, Laustcr, Utter- back, E. Droegc, Stradley THIRD ROW: Ruddick, K. Kasting, Grcin, D. Davis, Vehslagc, Frost, Mrs. Judd (Spon- sor), R. French, G. Montgomery, Hilde- brand, Stuckwisch. Carpenter, Tuggle SECOND ROW: Kloekcr, D. Rambo, Sciarra, Dougherty, Auflfcnbcrg, Thomas, Martha Windhorst, Mary Windhorst, Eggcrsman, O. Krummc, M. Richart, Whitcomb FIRST ROW: G. Perry, P. Krumme, Mc- Kinney, Shannon, Mollic Lewis, Haskct, B. Carter, Thompson, Decker, Stivers, L. Mann, Sullivan SENIOR GIRL RESERVES TOP ROW: Weyer, Willman, Pohlman, R. Noe, Riley, Rapp, Wicnhorst, R. Rittman, Moren, Schmitt FIFTH ROW: Maymic Lewis, Ottc, Emley, M. Nicweddc, Butcher, P. Rogers, Galati, Brocker, C. Rinehart, D. Nordloh, M. Hodapp, Snow, Amos, Mellencamp FOURTH ROW: Taylor, Rambo. Gregory, B. Burbrink, Judd, E. Parker, E. Davis, Williams, H. Hackman, J. Mann, I). Huber, E. Kasting, Ashcraft, Johnson, Burrell THIRD ROW: Evelyn Hageman, Stanfield, M. Baker, Margaret Mann, Tcrkhorn, Hardesty, G. Tormoehlcn, Miss Feastcr (Sponsor), Pollert, M. Keith, Wheeler, Tatlock, Robinson SECOND ROW: Nichtcr, A. French, E. Grace, Ethel Stahl, J. Swcazcy, J. Test, Schlchuscr, J. Douglass, Corbett, Bush, Lubkcr, Warner FIRST ROW: H. Harris, Vogel, Sharer, Char- lotte Clark, Sutton, B. Richart, Ward, Shade, Yoffc, D. Decker HLY TOP ROW: Huntcrman, Mcllcncamp, Mr. Dittmcr (Sponsor), Sparks, P. Schneck THIRD ROW: Christopher, Howe, Kiel, Mor- ton, Eisner, Voss, McCrary SECOND ROW: Taylor, G. Harper, M. Nich- tcr, Henderson, Guinnup, Fox, Starr FIRST ROW: Bartlett, Garvey, Burbrink, Mann, Beavers, Kysar G. A, A TOP ROW: Stradley, Ballard, Rinehart, Simpson, Galati, Buhner, Rapp, Butcher, Brocker, Marjorie Wright, Dyer FIFTH ROW: J. Sweazey, Hclmbrccht, Pfaf- fenberger, H. Grein, E. George, Crum, Moren, Fields, Eggers, R. Noe, Martin, Schmitt, R. Weddle, Sattcrly, Emley FOURTH ROW: Mary Wright, Anna French, Ashcraft, E. Davis, I. Rogers, Judd, Gill, Spurlin, Melba Droegc, Bobb, D. Nordloh, Pittman, Amos, Ottc, Martha Windhorst THIRD ROW: Lubker, M. Davidson, M. Keith, Mary Windhorst, Lauster, Schlehuscr, Aiken, Stewart, Williams, P. Rambo, Vch- slage, Brandt, Robinson, Hardesty, J. Test, D. Rambo SECOND ROW: Tuggle, Haskett, Nichtcr, E. Grace, Ethel Stahl, Sciarra, D. Huber, D. Davis, R. French, Taylor, Mcllcncamp, Baker, Kloeker, Warner FIRST ROW: Sullivan, Yoflfc, Woolls, B. Deck- er, Stanfield, M. Mann, MissDryden (Spon- sor), L. Shade, Mollic Lewis, Thompson, Sharer, D. Decker, Vogel HI - Y G THE HI-Y President....................... Vice-President.................. Secretary-Treasurer . . ........ Sergeant-at-Arms ............... Chaplain ....................... Sponsor ........................ THE HI-Y CLUB The Hi-Y is the High School organization of the Young Men’s Christian Association. In 1925 R. J. Duke, Field Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., organized the local Hi-Y Chapter. It is one of five thousand or more clubs, embodying a membership of one hundred sixty thousand boys. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the community high standards of Christian living as exemplified in its motto, Clean speech, clean sports, and clean living.” This year the club’s first project was to draw up a new constitu- tion which limits the membership to thirty. New members must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the active membership. Throughout the year the club tried to further its leadership train- ing by cooperating with the school and other civic organizations in carrying out worthwhile projects. ____________ Robert Henderson Kenneth Christopher Charles Huntcrman Tom Voss Glen Harper Mr. Dittmer President........... Vice-President...... Secretary........... Recording Secretary Treasurer .......... OFFICERS Rita Jean Amos Eileen Davis .Doris Huber Ingleby Rapp Helen Grein SPORTS HEADS Basketball........................................Anna French Volleyball .......................................Jeannette Swcazey Softball..........................................Rosclla French Tennis............................................Elizabeth Schmitt Track ............................... Edna Kloeker Tumbling .......... Della Decker G. A. A. The Indiana League of High School Girls’ Athletic Association is a state organization consisting of about sixty schools. We have been a member of that group for a number of years. This year there have been two state wide meetings. To the one in Muncie we sent four girls and to the Play Day in Terre Haute we sent three. The second week in June we are to send a number of girls to a state athletic camp which is to be held near Winamac. In April a formal initiation was held for our freshmen girls. There are three awards which the G. A. A. girl may earn. For one hundred and fifty points she gets a monogram, for two hundred fifty points a school letter, and for three hundred and fifty points, in addition to passing tests, she receives the state award, which is a plaque. CASTS Curtis Frazer.......................................Thomas Voss Mrs. Frazer.......................... Christine Rinehart Marian Blake......................... Elizabeth Grace Mrs. Blake........................... Madclyn Wienhorst Jerry Nolan.......................... Loran Arnholt Eleven .............................. Evelyn Hageman Ethan Sharp.......................... Marcus EuDaly This mystery play revolves around the phantom, a notorious criminal, who terrorizes the neighborhood. The suspense is grip- ping until the true phantom is discovered. PLAY THE WHITE PHANTOM” Coach — Mr. Warbritton SUGAR AND SPICE” Coach — Miss Fosbrink Jane Jones.................................... Chump Edwards.................... Susan Harling................................. Mrs. Jones.................................... Mr. Jones ................................ Betty Jane Corbin Lee Dunkcr Virginia Vogel Treva Ottc Forrest Foster Jane, age fifteen, is visited by a young friend, just returning from Paris with a boy complex and mannerisms which infuriate Jane. When the friend takes her boy friend, Chump Edwards, Jane realizes his worth and wins him back. CURSE YOU, JACK DALTON” Coach — Miss Feaster — Miss Swengel Jack Dalton...................................... Richard Bollinger Bertha Blair Doris Huber Richard Blair . Huber Schicrling Mrs. Dalton Inglcby Rapp Egbert VanHorn .................................. Bruce McGuire Eloisc Dalton....................................Pauline Rogers Anna Alvarado Jeanette Coffey This humorous play presents two people, Anna Alvarado and Egbert VanHorn, trying to get into the social register in New York City. They attempt to marry into the Dalton family and events take place rapidly. The White Phantom TOP ROW: R. Arnholt, Mr. Warbritton (Coach), Wienhorst FIRST ROW: E. Grace, Rinehart, Voss, Eu- Daly, Evelyn Hageman SUGAR and SPICE CURSE YOU, JACK DALTON TOP ROW: Schierling, B. McGuire, Bollinger, Foster, Dunkcr SECOND ROW: Miss Swengcl (Coach), P. Rogers, Miss Feaster (Coach), Rapp, Miss Fosbrink (Coach), Otte FIRST ROW: Vogel, D. Huber, B. Corbin, Coffey SENIOR PLAY CAST TOP ROW: Hodapp, Laupus, Mr. Warbritton (Coach), Christopher SECOND ROW: Martin, E. Mann, Hender- son, Conner, Williams FIRST ROW: Sargcant, Hardesty, J. Mann, Sharer LETTERMEN TOP ROW: Henderson, B. McGuire, Morton, J. Hohenstreiter, Reinhart, Guinnup, G. Pfaffenbergcr SECOND ROW: Mr. Surface (Sponsor), Hall, Howe, Thompson, Voss, Tracey, McMillan FIRST ROW: Heiwig, Schrcnk, Hodapp, A. Steinwedel, Sparks, C. Booker, Berry JUNE MAD Presented by the Senior Class Friday Evening April 12, 1940 8 o’clock Majestic Theatre Coach Kenneth Warbritton CAST Penny Wood ........................ Chuck Harris ...................... Mrs. Wood ........................... Elmer Tuttle....................... Dr. Wood......................... Effic ............................... Millie Lou .......................... G. Mervyn Roberts.................. Roger VanVleck ..................... Mr. Harris........................... Shirley Wentworth Ralph Wentworth ................... Julie Harris......................... Ellen Hardesty H. Robert Henderson Margie Martin James Laupus Thomas Conner Barbara Ann Sargeant Roberta Sharer Kenneth Christopher Leroy Hodapp James Redding Jean Mann Earl Mann Jeanne Williams The play concerns the affairs of fifteen-year-old Penny Wood, who thinks she is in love with Roger VanVleck and how she becomes normal again after causing a lot of worry among her friends. First and Second Semester OFFICERS President................. James Thompson Vice-President...................... Donald Schrenk Secretary...........................Thomas Tracy Treasurer........................ Jack Ahlbrand LETTERMEN’S CLUB The Lettermen’s Club was organized in the fall of 1936 to promote a greater interest in athletics. Any boy who makes a letter in one of the four major sports of football, basketball, baseball, and track, is eligible to become a member. The club now numbers twenty-one. This club founded the athletic award which is given each year to an outstanding senior athlete. The winner’s name is engraved on the cup which is left in the high school trophy case. The winners of the honor have been Donovan Kieser, Francis Myers, James Guinnup, and Charles Booker. VIOLIN Rosclla French Betty Emley Kenneth Christopher Wilbur Morton Patches Auflfcnberg Ellen Keith Donald Beem Ida Marie Spurlin Janet Gillespie HORN Morris Beavers Elizabeth Hitch SAXOPHONE Eugene Tabor Marvin Amos VIOLA Martha Montgomery ORCHESTRA CLARINET Albert Steinwedel Robert Droege Helen Wool Is James White TROMBONE Arthur Schuerman BASS Oscar Rueter Clarence Stark CORNET Bruce McGuire Ewing White William Steinwedel PIANO Erna Pollert Barbara Ann Sargeant CELLO Nancy Sargeant FLUTE Sally Sargeant BOYS CHORUS Mr. Rigsbee...............Director Our Glee Club is separate from the regular choir. It meets on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. Since most of the members are under-classmen, our school has much to look forward to next year. It gives many under-classmen who are not quite ready for the choir an opportunity to become better acquainted with music. It provides a means of studying music further than the regular music courses in our school. The Glee Club has four voices, first and second bass and first and second tenor. As yet it has made no presentations but we are looking forward to the time when it will be able to present its own program. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA TOP ROW: Tabor, Amos, Schucrman, Ructer, Mr. Rigsbee (Director), B. McGuire, E. White, E. Pollert SECOND ROW: Beem, Spurlin, A. Steinwcdel, R. Drocge, Woolls, N. Sargeant, Hitch, Beavers FIRST ROW: R. French, Emley, Christopher, Morton, Auflfcnbcrg, E. Keith, Martha Montgomery BOYS’ CHORUS TOP ROW: Eisner, D. Ude, Mr. Rigsbee (Director), Steinkamp, Morton THIRD ROW: Ructer, Christopher, L. Arn- holt, Swengcl, H. Eggcrs, B. McGuire, Wiblc SECOND ROW: F. Ude, M. Arnholt, Bret- hauer, R. Miller, Henderson, Fox, Doerr, Bowman FIRST ROW: J. McGuire, Abel, White, Starr, Walters, Chambers, D. McGuire CHOIR TOP ROW: F. Ude, R. Miller, Fox, Jordan, McCrary, Morton, Steinkamp, D. Ude, Surcnkamp, Swengel, Christopher, Rueter, Brethauer, Bowman SECOND ROW: Robinson, E. Keith, M. Hodapp, Martin, Hubbard, B. McGuire, Eisner, H. Henderson, H. Eggers, Starr, Deputy, E. George, D. Snow, Woltcr, E. Parker FIRST ROW: Woolls, Shade, Mollic Lewis, B. Sargeant, Sciarra, Brandt, Pfaflfenbcrger, White, Otte, P. Carter, Simpson, Burrell, K. Kasting, B. Carter, Hitch BAND TOP ROW: Hitch, Amos, Tabor, J. McGuire, Keith, Bowman, Schuerman, Swengel, D. McGuire, Stark, Welliver, Wrapp, Harper, Beavers SECOND ROW: Mr. Rigbec (Director), Kain, Ernest, Kutch, Kaufman, Spurlin, Haley, E. White, Brethauer, Quade, W. Steinwedel, B. McGuire, M. Rittman, McClellan, Bart- lett, Gillespie, Martin FIRST ROW: S. Sargeant, R. Montgomery, Deputy, M. Montgomery, A. Steinwedel, Foster, Phillips, Miller, Walters, Albrich, B. Sargeant, Woolls, R. Droege, H. Pollere, J. White C HOIK BAND CHOIR The Shields High School Choir offers a splendid opportunity for students interested in choral work. This year the Choir gave a program at a session of the Indiana State Teachers’ Convention at Cadle Tabernacle, Indianapolis. In addition the Choir presented exchange convocations at Columbus and North Vernon High Schools. During this year the Choir sang at the services of some of the local churches, at the meetings of several civic organizations, and participated in the Christmas Week Broadcasts from the First National Bank Building. The climax of the Choir’s activities was reached when they, with the cooperation of the entire school and the civic organizations of the city, were hosts to the choirs of ten Southern Indiana high schools at the Valley Choral Festival held here on April 19. BAND DRUM MAJOR: Margie Martin BARITONES: John McGuire, Kermit Welliver, Marilyn Wrapp CLARINETS: Gordon Bartlett, Maxine Deputy, Robert Droege, Janet Gillespie, Junior Kain, Imogene McClel- lan, Miriam Montgomery, Ruth Montgomery, Harold Pollert, Mildred Rittman, Barbara Ann Sargeant, Albert Stein wedel, James White, Helen Woolls CORNETS: Carlyle Brethauer, Lynn Ernest, Richard Haley, William Kauf- man, Thomas Kutch, Bruce Mc- Guire, Marjorie Quade, Ida Marie Spurlin, William Stcinwedel, Ewing White CYMBALS: Forrest Foster DRUMS: June Albrich, Fred Miller, Wil- liam Phillips, Albert Walters FLUTE: Sally Sargeant FRENCH HORN: Elizabeth Hitch HORNS: Morris Beavers, Evelyn Harper SAXOPHONE: Marvin Amos, Eugene Tabor SOUSA PHONE: Ellen Keith, Clarence Stark TROMBONES: Darrell Bowman, Don McGuire, Arthur Schuerman, Lester Swen- gel. Secretary.............................Virginia Vogel Treasurer.............................Betty Jane Corbin Sponsor ..................... Mr. Long ALLIED YOUTH A newly organized club in Shields High School this year was Allied Youth. After a convocation at which W. Roy Breg, executive secretary for Allied Youth, spoke briefly on organization and the possibilities of establishing a post here, a membership committee of ten students was appointed to circulate the petition for a charter. On February 10, 1940, a charter was granted to the high school and Post 160 started with twenty-nine charter members with Mr. Long as sponsor. Allied Youth is a national organization which believes and pledges to support the platform: We stand for liberation through education of the individual and society from the handicaps of bever- age alcohol.” Members pledge themselves to voluntary total abstin- ence. The subject of alcohol is discussed in regular meetings and social activities are planned during the year so that members may enjoy alcohol-free parties. SEMESTER HIGH HONOR ROLL Margie Martin Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Total Senior Barbara Ann Sargeant Senior Rachel Hines Senior Erna Pollert Senior Mary Droege Junior Jeanne Douglass Junior Jessie Ruth Bobb Junior Jean Sutton Junior Mary Hyatt Junior Christine Rinehart Junior James Yockey Junior 4 Boys 5 7 Girls 18 5 23 Jane Thompson Sophomore Helen Vehslage Sophomore Mary Alberta Dean Sophomore Betty Greene Sophomore Waldron Berry Sophomore Donald Burbrink Sophomore Ed Eisner Sophomore Marjorie Huber Freshman Jessie Ann Banks . Freshman Patches Auffenberg Freshman Dorothy Heideman Freshman Ralph Holtman Freshman ALLIED YOUTH TOP ROW: J. Booker, B. McGuire, A. Stcin- wedcl, Mr. Long (Sponsor), Lange, Miller THIRD ROW: Chambers, Martin, Quinn, Kaufman, Rinehart, E. George, Bobb SECOND ROW: B. Corbin, Haas, G. Mont- gomery, J. McGuire, Wire, Parker, Coffey FIRST ROW: Charlotte Clark, Wrapp, J. Test, D. McGuire, B. Decker, C. Test, Vogel Semester High Honor Roll TOP ROW: Martin, Burbrink, Eisner, Rine- hart THIRD ROW: Banks, Sargeant, Hines, Heidc- man. Berry, Bobb SECOND ROW: Greene, Holtman, M. Droegc, Vchslagc, Douglass FIRST ROW: Dean, Sutton, Auffenberg, Thompson, M. Huber A - A wide variety of sports is offered to the students of Shields High School. The athletic program is arranged so that each student may have a chance to participate in some sport. Five major sports are offered: football, basketball, baseball, track and golf. Minor sports in which the students may participate are tennis, soft- ball, volleyball, ping-pong, horseshoe, shuffleboard, soccer, box hoc- key, deck tennis, checkers and badminton. Walter L. Surface has been in charge of athletics for the past six years and has established a record worthy of commendation. The boys’ basketball league tournament played during the noon hour, was won this year by the Senior A’s for the second consecutive time. Coach Surface is ably assisted in football by Messrs. Doolittle, Dittmer, and Long. Mr. Keach is golf coach and also assistant basket- ball coach. Mr. Pitts and Mr. Doolittle coach the freshmen and junior high basketball teams respectively. The girls too have an extensive athletic program. They are offered the following sports: basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, track, ping-pong, tumbling, and soccer. Patience Dryden has directed the girls’ athletics for the past thirteen years with the exception of one semester when she went to Columbia University to complete her M. A. degree in Physical Edu- cation. She is now serving the state as vice-president of the Indiana Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Association. She has been interested in the development of the State Girls’ Athletic Asso- ciation which sponsors Play Days. One state and two county Play Days have been held at Seymour. This year Sarah Haas is assisting with basketball and softball. “Man, being essentially active, must find in activity his joy, as well as his beauty and glory.” FOOTBALL After losing eleven first string men by graduation, Coach Walter L. (Bud ) Surface came back with a determination that produced the best record of six years as head-coach and athletic supervisor. Having one of the heaviest lines and fastest backfield our school has seen, the Owls started out by winning the first game and losing the next two. The fourth game against our most bitter rival, Columbus, showed the Owl’s real strength by the overwhelming score of 25 - 0. From here on the Purple and White had little or no trouble, ending the victorious season by trouncing Ben Davis 27 - 0. The Purple and White were most fortunate this year in being able to secure lights for night games at Emerson Field. Ten large poles were erected, each with four lights on it. An opportunity for more citizens to enjoy the home games at night readily increased the attendance. The first year of actual participation in the South Central Conference showed the Owls winning two games and losing one, thereby gaining third place in the Conference. TOP ROW: J. Marhanka, Eisner, Thompson. Ho!linger. Ruddick, Ilodapp, Sieinwcdel, Mdlcncamp, Prather, Fox, McGuire. SECOND ROW: Helmbrccht, Garvey, Dunker, C. Booker, Ahlbrand, Sparks, Schrcnk, Howe, Emily, Shade, Warner. FIRST ROW: Berry, Hciwig, Kysar, Howard, Guinnup, Morton, Voss, McMillan, Tracey, Pfaffcnbergcr, Gracss'e. The senior class was well represented this year with ten of its boys playing regular on the first team. Most of the boys were veterans at the game and with the loyal support of their school made a very fine showing. This year about one hundred and fifty boys came out for football. 1 “Twinkletoes” Tracey—quarterback, one of the swiftest and fastest ball car- riers we have seen. He always came through when a few points or yards were needed. 2 “Killer” Schrcnk—half back, big and fast. He proved himself many times by crashing through the line or showing good defense. 3 Bud” Ruddick—although he did not play regularly, you could always rely upon him to do his best. IB Bert” Steinwcdc!—right end and captain of the team. Playing his third year on the varsity, he was an excellent blocker and pass receiver. 2B “Willie” Howe—tackle, a good blocker on offense and he always plugged his hole on defense. 3B “Icabod” Marhanka—guard, a hard worker and made of iron. 4B “Hugo” Ahlbrand—center. He always threw his passes to the right place and could be counted upon to stop plays coming his way. 5B “ Milky” Thompson—guard, capable of handling his part in the game and was always in there. 6B “Bulldog” Booker—tackle, heaviest man on the field, was as immovable as granite on defense and a rolling stone on offense. 7B “Boodle” Hodapp—left end, was always down the fi;ld on punts and caught passes as only a veteran could do. TOP ROW: Tracey. Schrcnk, Ruddick FIRST ROW: A. Steinwcdel, Howe, J. Marhanka, Ahlbrand, Thompson, Booker, Hodapp OWLS The State of Indiana is said to be the hotbed of basketball in the U. S. A., and if any city in Indiana proves this statement, it is Seymour. Seymour Owls are known all over Southern and Central Indiana. Winning over such teams as Columbus, Shelbyville, Jeffersonville, Mitchell, which later went to the State Tournament, Washington of Indianapolis, and Bedford, Seymour established a fine record. In all, the Owls won eleven games and lost nine. Although this was our first year of actual participation in the South Central Conference, the Purple and White led the Conference for the longest period of any school. Since we were a member of the Conference, we scheduled new and stronger teams this year, and canceled some of the usual games. Coached by Walter Surface, head athletic director, the first team, consisting of seniors, juniors, and sophomores, played well all season, earning the reputation of being one of the finest groups of boys Coach Surface has trained. Albert Steinwedel, our tall, blond center, tied with another boy for the leading scorer of the South Central Conference. The Purple and White handily won the sectional tourna- ment but lost to New Albany in the regional held at Bedford. THE OWLETS Upon the shoulders of Glenn Keach, assistant basketball coach, rests the duty of producing experienced and well developed boys for the varsity of each following year. Again this year Mr. Keach has turned out a winning team, most of whom will advance to the varsity next year. Substituting and experimenting frequently, Mr. Keach taught the second team, most of them being sophomores, many important fundamentals in the art of playing basketball. Playing nineteen games, the second team won eleven and lost eight. During the season Hugh Sparks was promoted to the varsity and turned in several sparkling performances. In the sectional tournament Bob Mellencamp and Ed Eisner were promoted to the sectional squad. TOP ROW: Manager Heiwig, Coach Surface, Assistant Coach Keach. SECOND ROW: Berry, Bccm, Eisner, Reynolds, Dunkcr, Garvey. EIRST ROW: Baker, Zimmerman, Bollinger, Mellencamp, Morton, McGuire. BASKETBALL One hundred and twenty-five girls were out for basketball this year. They were divided into twelve teams for the color tournament. Della Decker was high point scorer for the season. The class tournament was won by the Sopho- mores, co-captaincd by Helen Woolls and Rosella French. They defeated the Seniors 12-3 in the final game. In the preliminaries, the Sophomores defeated the Freshmen, and the Seniors defeated the Juniors. TENNIS Thirty-two girls entered the tennis tourna- ment which was held in the fall. Helen Woolls was the winner with Dorothy Sattcrly as the runner-up. The tennis team played North Ver- non and Greensburg here in the fall and both matches were tied. The team went to Greens- burg for a match in the Spring. SOFTBALL Eighty-nine girls came out for softball. They were divided into seven teams by classes. The Senior team was captained by Helen Grein and the Junior team by Lillian Davidson. The three Sophomore captains were Rosella French, Helen Woolls and Carolyn Ballard, and the Freshman captains were Eileen and Patricia Tracey. TRACK Track is one of the newer sports and it is very popular. It requires individual participa- tion and training. The girls have participated in the county track meet for two years and Helen Grein holds the record for the softball throw—189 feet. VOLLEY BALL Volley ball is an intramural sport played by home rooms. One hundred and seventy-five girls participated in the double elimination tournament which was played off during the noon hour. PING PONG Ping pong is very popular. Forty-two girls entered the tourney which was held in March. Dorothy Satterly was the winner and Marilyn Sweazey was runner-up. Carolyn Ballard who was winner last year was also defeated by Dorothy earlier in the tournament. CLASS IN VOLLEY BALL TENNIS TEAM TOP ROW: C. Ballard, M. Eggcrs, M. Field FIRST ROW: Mis Drydcn (Coach), Schmitt, Sattcrly, E. George, Woolls PING PONG C. Ballard, D. Sattcrly BASKETBALL CAPTAINS TOP ROW: I. Rapp, M. F.ggers, Buhner, Rinehart SECOND ROW: Brandt, E. George, G. Amos, H. Grein, R. French FIRST ROW: Woolls, E. Tracey, Miss Dryden (Coach), D. Decker TRACK TEAM TOP ROW: M. Prewitt, H. Grein. Sattcrly, B. F.mlcy, M. Helmbrccht SECOND ROW: M. Warner, M. Richart, C. Ballard, E. Stradlcy, D. Davis, Spcckncr FIRST ROW: Woolls. Martha Windhorst. R. French, Mary Windhorst, D. Rambo TRACK A fine team of boys came out this year for track and Coach Surface quickly whipped them into condition for a tough schedule. Five senior veterans helped greatly in bringing victory to our colors. New equipment such as new broad jumping, high jumping and pole vaulting pits, and a grading of the track made methods of participa- tion much better than those of recent years. The adding of a concrete sideline around the track also improved the running. Al- though bad weather caused some trouble, the meets went ahead on schedule. For the first time at Shields High School a night track meet was held. This was the Sectional Meet. BASEBALL Coaching the Seymour Owls Baseball team for the first year is Paul Doolittle, who played and still is playing baseball. Having a veteran crew of boys, Coach Doolittle handled them well as shown by their victories. Although the team was a bit hampered by the new lighting equipment, and had to play a few games at Redland Park, instead of the regular diamond at Emerson field, a fine spirit was shown by all the boys. Six senior lettermen will be lost by graduation. GOLF Golf is one of the newer sports in Shields High School, and is becoming increasingly popular with the boys. Losing the team s main strength by graduation did not daunt the younger boys and they proved their worth by having a splendid year. With only one senior on the team this year, we will expect much of the team in the coming year. The golf team is fortunate in having a fine nine hole course right in Seymour for practice and for home matches. Having caddy experience has helped quite a few of the boys on the team. SEASON FOOTBALL Sept. 15 Seymour 7 Sept. 22 Seymour 13 Sept. 29 Seymour 6 Oct. 6 Seymour..................25 Oct. 13 Seymour 12 Oct. 20 Seymour 19 Oct. 25 Seymour 27 Westfield 0 Here Shelby ville 14 There Broadripplc 13 Here Columbus.......................... 0 Here Worthington 6 There Rush ville ......................12 Here Ben Davis 0 Here ★ OWLS BASKETBALL Nov. 17 Seymour 40 Nov. 24 Seymour 38 Dec. 1 Seymour 32 Dec. 5 Seymour 24 Dec. 8 Seymour 22 Dec. 12 Seymour 20 Dec. 15 Seymour 23 Dec. 22 Seymour 29 Jan. 5 Seymour 35 Jan. 10 Seymour 24 Jan. 12 Seymour 32 Jan. 19 Seymour 35 Jan. 22 Seymour 30 Jan. 27 Seymour 30 Jan. 30 Seymour 30 Feb. 3 Seymour 29 Feb. 9 Seymour 29 Feb. 10 Seymour 27 Feb. 16 Seymour 27 Feb. 23 Seymour 21 Columbus 37 Here Scottsburg 22 There Shelby ville ....................27 Here Jeffersonville 17 There North Vernon 19 Here Bedford 27 There Franklin ...................... 21 There Washington (Indpls.) 20 Here Greensburg.......................25 There New Albany 25 There Mitchell 30 Here Rushville . 37 Here North Vernon 40 There Martinsville 38 Here Bedford 22 Here Grecncastlc 32 There Connersville 36 There Salem 29 There Columbus 41 There Scottsburg 12 Here ★ Feb. 29 Seymour Mar. 1 Seymour Mar. 2 Seymour Mar. 2 Seymour SECTIONAL At Seymour 51 Scipio 57 Vallonia . 39 Brownstown 34 Medora 23 18 14 16 REGIONAL At Bedford 25 New Albany Mar. 9 Seymour 29 SEASON SUMMARY BASKETBALL Nov. 17 Seymour OWLETS 16 Columbus 18 Here Nov. 24 Seymour. 32 Scottsburg 17 There Dec. 1 Seymour 13 Shelbyville 20 Here Dec. 5 Seymour . 23 Jeffersonville 6 There Dec. 8 Seymour . 21 North Vernon 11 Here Dec. 12 Seymour 28 Bedford 19 There Dec. 15 Seymour . . . 12 Franklin 16 There Dec. 22 Seymour 21 Washington (Indpls.) .... 22 Here Jan. 5 Seymour 21 Greenburg 18 There Jan. Jan. 17 New Albany 16 12 Seymour . 28 Mitchell 16 Here Jan. 19 Seymour . 17 Rushville 15 Here Jan. 22 Seymour 11 North Vernon 21 There Jan. 27 Seymour 12 Martinsville 22 Here Jan. 30 Seymour 18 Bedford 22 Here Feb. 9 Seymour 10 Connersville 13 There Feb. 10 Seymour 22 Salem 13 There Feb. 16 Seymour 17 Columbus 16 There Feb. 23 Seymour 35 Scottsburg . 11 Here ★ TRACK April 25 Seymour......................71 Scottsburg ...........................35 Here April 26 Seymour..................... 71 Austin ...............................35 Here May 4 Seymour............3rd place South Central Conference (Indpls.) There May 8 Seymour........... 41 Salem 51 There May 10 Seymour ............4th place Sectional ................ Here May 18 Seymour............4 points State Meet at Indianapolis There ★ BASEBALL April 11 Seymour..................... 3 Austin .......................... 8 There April 16 Seymour...... 12 Jeffersonville 4 Here April 22 Seymour 3-2 Southport ..................... 5-8 Here April 24 Seymour.....................14 Crothcrsville ................... 6 Here April 25 Seymour..................... 0 Crothcrsville 5 There April 30 Seymour..................... 3 Brownstown....................... 2 Here May 11 Seymour 14-11 North Vernon 1-1 Here May 14 Seymour..................... 4 Jeffersonville 5 There ★ GOLF April 25 Seymour................ 2i May 4 Seymour................ 3 May 11 Seymour................ 7 May 14 Seymour ... 3rd Columbus May 17 Seymour................ 2 May 18 Seymour 25th May 23 Seymour. Columbus.....................12£ There Columbus.................... 12 Here Franklin...................... 5 Here 1st Washington (Indpls.) 2nd There Franklin.....................12£ There State Tournament There Bedford There SEPTEMBER 11. Eight hundred and seventy-three students enroll in Shields Junior and Senior High School. We welcome three new faculty members: Roy G. Long, Paul A. Doolittle, and Orville Pitts. 15. Permanent program cards arc filled out by the students. 19. The first convocation of the year is given by Marcellino Reyes, a Philippino, and Loring Lorez, a Mexican. 22. Shields Owls play Shelbyville. Score 14-13 in favor of Shelbyville. Guinnup and Tracey are elected Presidents of the Junior and Senior Classes, respectively. 22. First issue of the Owl. 26. Freshmen are given psychological examination. 27. Big Rich” entertains Shield’s students at convocation. 28. A pep session is held in preparation for Seymour’s football game with Broad Ripple. OCTOBER 3. Student officers are installed. 5. A roaring pep session and a big parade downtown arouse interest in the Columbus- Seymour football game. 6. WE WIN! 25 - 0! 17. Rufus Rose presents his marionette shows, Pinocchio” and Treasure Island.” Benefits go to the Lunch Fund. 19. The band stages a Thank-You Parade” in appreciation for their stunning new blue and gray uniforms. 20. Delbert K. Harter, world traveler, holds his audience speechless as he relates many of his thrilling adventures—spending Christmas in Bethlehem, watching Schusch- nigg’s historic meeting with Mussolini, witnessing the coronation of George VI, and many others. 20. Miss McHenry announces the 1940 Patroit Staff. Barbara Ann Sargeant is chosen editor and Leroy Hodapp, business manager. 24. Report cards handed out. Those on the Honor Roll report to home room teachers.” Much bitter laughter. 24. Miss Lillian Wells, Latin instructor is elected secretary of the Classical Section of the Teachers’ Association. 25. Seymour makes Ben Davis dance to a tune of 27 - 0. 26- 27. Teachers’ Association at Indianapolis. 27. Ten members of the choir represent Shields High School at the Indiana State Music Festival. 27- 28. Miss Haas and nine of her Owl Staff attend the Indiana High School Press Asso- ciation at Franklin College. Christine Rinehart is named to I.H.S.P.A. Executive Board. 31. Football players are honored in convocation today. NOVEMBER Seniors take Comprehensive Tests. (Or vice versa). The Junior Class presents three very successful one act plays— The White Phantom, Sugar and Spice,” and Curse You, Jack Dalton. The second annual Shields High School Vesper Service is held in the Shields gymnasium. This is the first program given in observance of National Educa- tion Week. Robert Wyatt the guest speaker for the dinner meeting of the Seymour Teachers’ Federation, speaks at convocation this afternoon. The Shields Choir also sings. Shields High School welcomes parents to Open House. Teachers receive parents in main building until 8:15, and then all go to gymnasium where a program is given. Lest We Forget” is presented at the Armistice Day program. Student basketball season tickets go on sale. Early bird Sweazcy” gets the first ticket. The Shields Choir journeys to Columbus where it presents an exchange convo- cation. Seymour Owls start the basketball season with a bang by beating Columbus 40 - 37. Mr. Reach’s sociology classes go to the poor house—but not to stay. Gerry Galati is chosen Miss Merry Christmas.” Additional plans for the Christmas parade are made. Seymour defeats Scottsburg. Score 38 - 20. Noonday basketball series begin. DECEMBER Marjorie Rose Gilroy, air stewardess, charms the student body with her pleasing personality and interesting talk. Seymour wins over Shelbyvillc by a margin of three points, 30 - 27. The Owls are victorious again as Jeffersonville takes the short end of a 24-17 score. Stage and Script present two pleasing Christmas plays written and directed by Miss Haas. The big Christmas parade sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce is held at 5:30 P. M. Many students take part. Gerry Galati is crowned Miss Merry Christmas by Mayor Stanley Switzer. The Owls humble the North Vernon Panthers with a score of 22-19. The Reverend Father Burkhart of the Saint Ambrose Church, addresses Shields students. Seymour bows to Bedford in its first loss of the season. Score 20 - 27. Staging a comeback, the Owls beat Franklin’s Grizzly Cubs, 23 - 21. School closes for an eleven day vacation. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! JANUARY Oh—woeful day! Everyone in school looks sleepy. Anyway, we’re all back in school after a delightful vacation. Special train takes boosting fans to New Albany, but returns many sad ones because Seymour lost, 25 - 24. Swell game! Seymour Owls versus Mitchell Blue Jackets here. We win 32 - 30! Final examinations. Everyone looks scared. More examinations! More blank expressions! Seymour Owls versus Rushville Lions. Overtime! Whatta game! We lost— 34 - 32. Second Semester begins. W. Roy Breg speaks at convocation in interests of the Allied Youth Organization in Shields High School. North Vernon Panthers down Seymour Owls—40 - 20. Owls lose to Martinsville—30 - 38. All very depressing! Owls give the fans a thrill by winning from Bedford Stone Cutters. 30 - 22. Students present a variety program at convocation. FEBRUARY Terrible weather didn’t stop ardent fans from accompanying Owls to Green- castle—but we lost. Owls 29, Tiger Cubs 32. John D. Lippy, representative of the Greyhound lines, speaks on Scenic America.” Second Annual Student Educational Conference is held. At 9:30 A. M., l)r. Clarence E. Dammon, Director of Admissions at Purdue University, speaks to the entire student body on The Purpose and Value of Higher Education.” At 1:30 P. M. Mr. Thomas Warring, of the Indiana Un- employment Compensation, speaks on Problems of Employment—How to Get a Job.” F. F. A. sponsors Radio Rangers from WIBC of Indianapolis. Terrible weather. Owls slide to Connersville. but not to victory. Seymour 29, Connersvillc 36. Hard luck! Final score, Seymour 26, Salem 29. Junior Leap Year Dance in Riley gymnasium. Americanization Program. Columbus presents a delightful exchange program for convocation. Seymour fans trip along to Columbus to view game. We lost 42 - 39. Hurrah for the Owls! Seymour 21, Scottsburg 12. Sectional Tournament begins. MARCH Sectional Tournament continues. Seymour wins the right to go to Regional. Dramatics Club members, under the direction of Ellen Hardesty, present a variety program at convocation. Regional Tournament at Bedford. Owls defeated by New Albany—29 - 25. Basketball boys honored at convocation. Dr. A. A. Cohn speaks at Easter program. 22. Spring Vacation! Back to school. Everyone is in that old vacation daze. A group of North Vernon students, under the direction of Miss Virginia Beach, a former Shield’s pupil, presents an exchange program. APRIL Dorothy Satterly wins Girls’ Ping Pong Tournament. April Shower’s Swing Dance is pronounced a success. Choir presents exchange program at North Vernon. Everybody enjoyed the Professor Quiz program. Sophomores and seniors prove to be best enlightened. Seniors present class play June Mad” at Majestic Theatre. Critics declare it a huge success! Six hundred students broadcast from Shields gymnasium in the third annual Valley Choral Festival. The Male High Glee Club of Louisville are special guests. Robert M. Hughes, psychologist at the Muscatatuck Colony for the Feeble- minded, Butlerville, speaks at Shields High. Work of the inmates is displayed. Freshman Introductory Day. Two hundred and twenty-one prospective fresh- men attend. Leaders Club sponsors a Free Party” for Senior High students. Bedford High School presents an exchange convocation. MAY Our Mothers are honored in a lovely Mother’s Day Program. Achievement test is given. Victims—the Seniors. Annual Honor Day” convocation. Seniors struggle through final examinations. There is much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Junior-Senior reception. Baccalaureate Services. Reverand Boren is the speaker. 28. Final examinations for underclassmen. Alumni banquet. Senior Breakfast, Class Day, and Commencement. Diplomas signed at 10:00 A. M. Final Reports at 1:00 P. M. My what an empty feeling we Seniors have! The Photographs in this book were made by PLATTER CO. MERCURY 8 For 1940 E. C. FRANZ CO. SEYMOUR, IND. Seymour Electric Hatchery “Seymour Chicks For More Profit” 208-210 E. Second St. Phone 581 Vondielingen’s Shoe Store DEPENDABLE FOOTWEAR AND HOSIERY 118 W. SECOND ST. PHONE 71 THE RACKET STORE Operated Under BEN FRANKLIN STORES SYSTEM JOHN KLEIN ROBERT KLEIN Health — Prosperity — Happiness To The Class of 1940 AL-JAX CHEMICAL CO. SEYMOUR, INDIANA Always Shop At For LITT BROS. for Your Insurance Coat, Suit or Dress and Accessories and • Clothes for the Miss and Little Tots Real bstate See • and Priced Within Your Budget J. V. RICHART Phone 22 Trust Building VON STROHE GROCERY GROCERIES —MEATS —VEGETABLES —COLD DRINKS and ICE CREAM PHONE 240 WE DELIVER HEIDEMAN FURNITURE CO. FURNITURE � STOVES � RUGS Westinghouse Electric Refrigerators and Appliances 212-214 South Chestnut St. Phone 320 Congratulations SHOES FOR STYLISH HATS for EVERY The Whole Family OCCASION „™ ECKELMAN'S LIGHT HEAT HOLTMAN'S POWER JEWELRY STORE Gas and Electric • Gifts That Last Appliances • OPTICAL DEPARTMENT • IN CHARGE OF DR. E. J. BANTA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. o OF INDIANA 101 CHESTNUT STREET NEWBY DAIRY • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MILK AND ICE CREAM Phone 301 115 So. Chestnut Street SEYMOUR. INDIANA Herry M. Miller H. Hobbs Miller HARRY M. MILLER AGENCY Pruden’s D-X Service Station • All Kinds of D-X GAS 760 MOTOR OIL INSURANCE • and Guaranteed Lubrication BONDING PROTECTION Firestone Tires—Delco Batteries • • Phone 729 116 N. CHESTNUT ST. Residence Tel. M-79 SEYMOUR. INDIANA Office Tel. M-683 Cor. Tipton and Jeffersonville Ave. G. SLUNG Clothing, Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings Congratulations to the Congratulations to the Class of 1940 Class of 1940 E. H. GRIFFITHS McNUTT’S JEWELRY GROCERY • STORE Main 821-K 325 Elm Street Next door to Penney's CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1940 SEARS, ROEBUCK CO. OF SEYMOUR Save on your Sporting Goods at Sears ESTABLISHED 1899 VOSS SON FUNERAL SERVICE Frank J. Voss, AIR-CONDITIONED Walter Voss FOUNDER Be Sure It’s ICE CREAM MILK BUTTER CHEESE ALWAYS GOOD THOMPSON DAIRY COMPANY 143—PHONES—468 LEADERS IN ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL ATTENTION TO PARTIES PHONE 68 J. WALSH. MGR. Congratulations to the CLASS OF '40 Yater Beverage Co. COOL COMFORT Try Our Distinctive Wash Suit Service LASTING STYLE Domestic Soft Water Laundry Compliments to the CLASS OF 1940 Janie Lincoln Beauty Shoppe A. Steinwedel Son ESTABLISHED SINCE 1904 Quality Clothing For Men and Young Men CONGRATULATIONS G. C. Murphy Co. To The Class • Of 1940 5c and 10c Store with Selected • Merchandise to One Dollar S. H. BERRY • Congratulates the Graduating Class of 1940 Drive a New Chevrolet and You’ll Be Convinced AHLBRAND CHEVROLET COMPANY SALES SERVICE Phone 118 211 Carter St. • e Congratulations to the Class of '40 LYNN HOTEL • Seymour, Indiana COUNTRY CLUB • MEMBERS • The Central Pharmacal Company Manufacturers of PHARMACEUTICALS — BIOLOGICALS Biological Division PHAGOID LABORATORIES SEYMOUR, INDIANA COMPLIMENTS OF The Shop that features . . . TODAY'S STYLES TODAY WITH A TOUCH OF TOMORROW'S JOHN F. WIENHORST QUALITY GROCERIES, MEATS AND VEGETABLES Cor. Jackson and Pine Sts. We Deliver Phone 302 Mapleton Inn • RIDE THE Sandwiches Soft Drinks GREEN LANE OF SAFETY Short Orders IN A NEW 1940 HUDSON Greyhound Bus Stop Texaco Products • HOPEWELL'S Located at Junction of U. S. 31, 50 and 9 3 Miles East of Seymour Harold Kattman — Fulton Meyer GARAGE SNYDER'S DAIRY Pasteurized MILK AND CREAM PHONE 314 QUALITY SERVICE SEYMOUR MOTOR SALES BUICK and G. M. C. TRUCKS 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Phone M-672 Seymour, Indiana • G%d COMPLIMENTS 7a Oust PcUsiohA. OF A The Patriot Staff wishes to thank all patrons who have so gener- ously assisted in making FRIEND the uPatriot of 1940 a success. • Q%S Compliments of HOFFMEISTER FARMERS DAIRY PRODUCTS ASS’N, Inc. PHONE 518 SEYMOUR, INDIANA WHITMER’S SEYMOUR • BUSINESS COLLEGE School Books Novelties • Art Goods Trains Competent Office Supplies Office Help Stationery Wall Paper • • F. O. WHITMER 116 West Second St. President Congratulations to the Class of 1940 From THE PALM CAFE Steaks — Chops — Regular Dinners Special Dinners on Sunday W. E. Edwards, Mgr. DEALERS IN LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHS. SASH, AND DOORS THE TRAVIS CARTER COMPANY, Inc. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE MILL WORK VENEERED DOORS AND INTERIOR FINISH Over 30 Years of Service to the People of Seymour SCIARRA CLEANERS Highest Quality Cleaning III S. Chestnut Street Seymour, Indiana Compliments of Majestic Grille Huber Shoe Store Seymour’s Leading (ELMER and RUTH LORY) • Shoe Store Delicious Sandwiches • Fresh Popcorn Freeman Shoes for Men Red Cross Shoes for Women Ice Cream Soft Drinks • • 224 W. Second SEYMOUR, IND. 119 N. CHESTNUT ST. SEYMOUR GREENHOUSE “Flowers For All Occasions” E. H. KASTING M. W. PARDIECK Phone 58 School training is educational preparedness for the future, so the student will be better qualified to assume increasing responsibilities of mature life. It is of vital importance, too, that the individual early in life learn the value of thrift so he will save a part of his earnings, looking towards financial independence in later years. This Association offers an easy, simple plan for saving regularly each week or month, with interest paid semi-annually on your savings. Inquire now about this plan of saving wisely and safely. Cooperative Building Loan Association J. P. Matlock, Secretary 1880 1940 60 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO SEYMOUR AND ITS VICINITY • Our Line Of Quality Merchandise Is Always Complete CORDES HARDWARE CO. PHONE 87 SEYMOUR, IND. BEST WISHES Cline Electric TO THE Plumbing Co. CLASS OF 1940 • • Courtesy ELECTRIC PLUMBING, PAINT AND HARDWARE SUPPLIES The Seymour • National Bank 204 W. SECOND ST. PHONE 244 PEOPLES GROCERY “Independence made America” ★ ★ ★ ★ “Trade Independent” and join the “Parade of Progress” in the development of our community and our schools. PHONE 170 PROMPT DELIVERY SERVICE AUTOMOBILE FINANCING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOANS Capital Finance Corporation 111 W. SECOND ST. SEYMOUR. INDIANA RUDDICK’S GARAGE DE SOTO AND PLYMOUTH DEALER EXPERT REPAIRING. WRECK REBUILDING AND PAINTING, AND DEALER IN LEE TIRES CONGRATULATES CLASS OF 1940 Best Wishes to Class of 1940 MUNDT'S GROCERY GROCERIES and MEATS 301 S. BROADWAY Printers and Binders TRI-GUARD FILES DISTINGUISHED CLOTHES FOR YOUNGER MEN RICHART'S Best wishes to the Senior Class of '40. May prosperity and happiness be the lot of each one of you during the years to come. • HARRY M. PALMER, Resident Manager JOHN HAUENSCHILD, Asst. Manager IT PAYS TO HAVE YOUR SHOES FIXED At E. H. Marhanka Shoe Shop We Specialize In Invisible Half Soles 109 WEST SECOND STREET STARTER—GENERATOR—IGNITION SERVICE GEORGE'S BATTERY SHOP 213 East Second Street PHONE 550 SEYMOUR, INDIANA ★ Jewelry a Gift that Never Loses Its Charm ★ This Store was Established in I860 ★ ★ Make it a Lasting Gift from the Largest and Finest Jewelry Store in Southern Indiana GEO. F. KAMMAN OPTOMETRIST 202 WEST SECOND ST. SEYMOUR. INDIANA We Have a Modern Optical Department A COMPLETE AND SELECTED STOCK OF DRUGS AND CHEMICALS HATFIELD'S DRUG STORE ACCURATE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Phone I 16 No. 101 East Second St. To the members of the Senior Class of 1940 The Daily Trib- une extends its heartiest con- gratulations. May your efforts throughout life be richly rewarded. Shields high school students form the habit of reading The Seymour Daily Tribune reg- ularly for full accounts of their various school activities. Coverage of school news is just one feature of The Daily Tribune. All other phases of community, state, national and international news are reported with the same degree of care and accuracy. THE SEYMOUR DAILY TRIBUNE MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS We Furnish GOOD COAL AND COKE A. J. SPECKNER TEXACO GAS AND OIL TIRES AND TUBES BATTERIES FIRESTONE TIRES FtRIILIZcK AND LIMt EXPERT LUBRICATION AND RADIOS BUILDING MATERIALS BATTERIES TRUCKING • GAS AND OIL F. F. Buhner Co. Seymour's Busiest Corner 24 Hour Service Phone 338 PHONE 291-R CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 1940 HARRY FINDLEY From Your DODGE AND GENERAL INSURANCE PLYMOUTH • DEALERS • 209 NORTH CHESTNUT Williams Garage SEYMOUR, INDIANA PHONE 316 SEYMOUR, IND. BALDWIN’S SODAS � DRUGS PAINT SERVICE � QUALITY � COURTESY WILBUR C. BALDWIN, '23 COMPLIMENTS OF THE JACKSON COUNTY LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY 2 % on Time and Savings Accounts H. M. MILLER. President C. G. STEINWEDEL,Secretary-Treasurer G. B. BOTTORFF. Assistent Soeretery-Treasurer DIRECTORS A. S. KAUFMAN. J. C. GROUB. E. P. ELSNER. C. E. LOERTZ C. G. STEINWEDEL. W. C. BEVINS. H. M. MILLER Dunlap and Company, Inc. MATERIAL FOR EVERY BUILDING PURPOSE We Have Everything For Every Job Phone 227 Seymour, Indiana The A. H. Ahlbrand Co. Built-in Kitchen Equipment Showroom: East Second Street SEYMOUR, INDIANA TOWER FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE S. F. Tower LADY ATTENDANT Phone 201 Mrs. S. F. Tower Alfred C. Tower CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1940 THE BEE HIVE SEYMOUR'S SHOPPING CENTER SINCE 1907 Second and Chestnut Streets Edw. F. Wolter Phone 62 Wm. Wolter RITZ BEAUTY SHOPPE CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY But First To Your Skin INSPIRE DEEPSKIN ELECTRO-MASK Phone 568 406 N. Ewing IT'S FRESH IT'S DELICIOUS IT'S CUP TESTED . . . For Sale Only At . . . JAY C STORES THE GOLD MINE 50 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE • . . . Exclusive Fashions for . . . Junior Miss and Youthful Matron Experienced Interior Home Decorators . . . Style Without Extravagance . . . Phone 89 WINDHORST GREENHOUSES Flowers For All Occasions WEDDINGS—PARTIES—FUNERALS . . . Prompt Service Any Time . . . Phone 54 Seymour, Indiana 715 Carter St. PROMPT SERVICE SKILLED HELP Phone 391 BELL CLEANERS For Over 25 Years Seymour's Leading Dry Cleaner —All work done in our own Modern Plant— ODORLESS CLEANING MODERN EQUIPMENT Always Shop At SHARER'S FURNITURE STORE Where Your Dollar Buys More FURNITURE—RUGS—STOVES Phone 509-L 224 So. Chestnut St. Congratulations to Class of 1940 COAL—COKE—GROCERIES—MEATS J. A. HOADLEY Phone 26 Seymour, Indiana Business Phone 226 Residence Phone 187 GUY M. COOPER MOTOR SALES CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS We Buy and Sell Used Cars 110-12 West Tipton Street Seymour, Indiana JACKSON COUNTY HATCHERY Quality Baby Chicks See Us For Your New Brooder Stove Phone 469 305 No. Ewing St. McDonald and appel, inc. ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING 104 South Chestnut Street Seymour, Indiana Builders Hardware TOPIE Copper-Clad Ranges Haag Vortex Washers Sporting Goods Insurance Agency NuDa Paints Peerless Furnaces Ruberoid Roofing INSURANCE Sheet Metal Work Star Fencing • OF ALL KINDS Seymour Hardware Co. • Phones • Office 801 — Home 607 OUR 25TH YEAR BERRY BUILDING • Room 4 SEYMOUR, IND. Phone 718 STEINKER’S MEAT MARKET QUALITY AND SERVICE COMPLETE LINE OF Fancy Home Dressed Meats, Home Made Sausage and Full Dressed Poultry 27—PHONES—779 218 S. CHESTNUT ST. SEYMOUR, IND. Our pastries will give energy to boys and girls. Rolls, Cakes, Cream Puffs—Pastries of All Kinds BAKE-RITE BAKERY FENTON’S BEVINS QUALITY GROCERIES Plumbing - Heating - Electrical Fresh Vegetables • • Contracting and Supplies 45 Years Serving Seymour • • 1 10 East Sixth Street STOKERS — OILBURNERS AIR CONDITIONING NORGE Phone 553 Refrigerators — Washers — Stoves FREE DELIVERY • 1 14 E. Second St. Phone 165 BUSH MILLING COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF COLONIAL AND COPYRIGHT FLOUR AND WOODSTOCK QUALITY FEEDS FARM MACHINES FARM TRACTORS DAIRY EQUIPMENT OIL ENGINES FARM WAGONS BINDER TWINE CHOOSE YOUR PARTNER from this New Line of FARMALLS MOTOR TRUCKS INDUSTRIAL TRACTORS CRAWLER TRACTORS GOLF COURSE TRACTORS DIESEL ENGINES POWER UNITS Farmall-M Farmall-H Farmall-B Farmall-A Telephone 306 k A • I PN Frank P. Origer. Mgr. VI C L O T HI I C K-U C C T I n g C , 205-209 S. Chejtnut St. O t O T 0 Seymour, Ind. W. P. RAMBO F. V. FISCHER F. P. ROBERTSON NOBLE H. PARKER MISS MURIEL SWEANEY LIFE UNDERWRITERS . . . INSURE IN SURE INSURANCE . . . AIR CONDITIONED ICE REFRIGERATORS—ICE CHESTS—BUBBLE WATER COOLERS SAVE Food Flavor Money WITH ICE Burn Raymond City Coal—Permutit Water Softeners—Phone 4 EBNER ICE COLD STORAGE CO. DROEGE FURNITURE STORE Furniture with Quality Phone 97 220 S. Chestnut St. WHEN SECONDS COUNT! When emergencies arise such as Accident, Sudden Illness, Fire, Burg- laries—assistance is needed quickly. Seconds Count! The telephone speeds your request instantly and brings help immediately. The cost of dependable telephone service is exceedingly low—its value inestimable. Don't wait—Order your Telephone today! Simply call our Business Office or ask any Telephone Employee. • Indiana Telephone Corporation Visit THE OWL’S NEST e Excellent Sandwiches Ice Cream —::— Soft Drinks Across the Street from the High School We invite you to visit our store and see the latest in home furnishings. You will be justly proud of the furniture you buy. We will feel honored to serve you. First in Quality, Style and Price Let us give you an estimate on the furniture you need. Ashcraft’s Home Furnishing Co. 107 East Second Street Phone 482-R Compliments of the Attorneys of Sey mour PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY H. P. GRAESSLE, M.D. SURGERY and ROENTGENOLOGY Seymour, Indiana DR. SETH W. SHIELDS GENERAL DENTISTRY Special Attention to Children's Dentistry, X-Rays, and Extractions DR. HARRY S. SHIELDS Practice Limited Exclusively to Artificial Teeth GROUND FLOOR—LYNN HOTEL BUILDING Seymour, Indiana DR. CHARLES GILLESPIE Practice Limited to Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Fitting Glasses Seymour, Indiana L. H. OSTERMAN, M.D. SEYMOUR CLINIC Office 411 — Phones — Residence 419 DR. B. S. SHINNESS DENTIST Rooms 9, 10—Vehslage Building Seymour, Indiana HAROLD E. MILLER, M.D. VEHSLASE BUILDING General Practice with Special Attention to Diseases of Children Seymour, Indiana W. DURBIN DAY, M.D. SURGERY Room 20—Vehslage Building Seymour, Indiana G. H. KAMMAN, M.D. Room 5, Vehslage Building Office lll-l—Phones—Residence MI-2 Seymour, Indiana W. H.SHORTRIDGE, M.D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Phone 331 G. S. BOGARDUS, D.D.S. Room 7, Vehslage Building Phono 263 Seymour, Indiana DR. GUY MARTIN PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Seymour, Indiana May good HEALTH, which is the most precious thing in the world, accomplish your education. DR. R. J. MILLER DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY PHONE 119 a dog's life, and Neeond, I d not be consistently in the dog houNe with every one Ineluding my instructors bocauNe of my yearbook activity. My way would be to chooNe an outfit that does more than put their feet on my desk and pat me on the back. I d call for Indeco Mcrvice because It In complete and the best help an editor can get in producing an unusual annual within His budget. Awk the staff on this book if I'm not right. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY, INC. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA t AAxXj i ilhL jywuf of omf £dwvl_ Ofuloc raphs 1 f V