Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Swimming Helen Lee Smith needs no introduction to Shortridgers as she has made outstand- ing swimming records while attending high school. Helen Lee is a member of the in- door and outdoor relay teams which hold the district records. She placed second in the National indoor championships in the 300 yard medley. She was fourth in the back stroke and fifth in the 220 yard free style. Helen Lee broke the World's record for the 300 yard individual medley held by Eleanor Holm over the 60 ft. course. Her record has since been broken but will prob- ably stand for a long time as the district record. She also holds the 60 ft. district record for the 220 yard free style. Helen Lee has held practically every Woman's Championship record in the dis- trict since she started swimming five years ago. She is also a very good diver and has beaten some of the best divers in the country. LETTERWOMEN Sweaters are awarded to girls for outstanding achievements in Girls' Athletics. Instead of making these awards for participation in some one sport, a system has been devised by which a girl may win a sweater for all-round development. Mrs. Steichman originated the efficient index system. Points are given for participating in each of the athletic activities. Winners of the Tennis Tournament and the Posture Contest are also awarded points for their victories. Whenever a girl Wins five hundred of these points she is awarded an athletic numeral. If a girl earns one thousand athletic points, she is awarded a sweater. Some of the girls who have received this high award are Caryl Gaines, Helen Lee Smith, Betty Schissell, Marjorie Zechial, Mauvis Johnson, Mary Alice Shively, Martha Morrison, Helen Marie Shea, and Carleen Becker. The following girls have received 500 athletic points and will be awarded numerals: Mary Morrison, Carol Gaines, Lola Lennox, Rosalind Cook, Mauvis Johnson, Eleta Frances Roll, Ruth Waltermire, Eleanor Cook, Jean Benham, Ruth Mooney, Betty Clemons, Edith Cory, and Eileen Curtis. EFFICIENCY CONTEST Mrs. Kate Steichman announced the ratings for the girls ranking highest in this year's gym eiiiciency contest. From the advanced class there was Marjory Call, 100 pointsg Eva Marie Rupert, 98 points. From the gym II class was Bobby Tirsway, 100 pointsg Eleanor Cook, 99 pointsg Elle Steffy, 98 points. From the freshman class there was Amy Jose, 100 pointsg Virginia Little, 99 pointsg Frances Carlson, 98 points. These points will be added to those which the girls have already earned toward a sweater.