Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Student Board - Row 1: M. Mock, M. Stott, K. Clark, C. Jackson, B. Ancker, J. Snodgrass, M. Fink, A. M. F. Dittrich, J. Reis: Row 3: S. James, C. Emrich, B. J. Roberson, son, F. Feibelman, J. Lcdwick, R. M. L. Laughlin, P. Shepard. Student Board Government of, for, and by the people is typified by the Student Board. Composed of representatives from each home room, it is truly a democratic organization with oli- cers elected at the beginning of the year. Betsy Ancker is president, J. B. King, vice- presidentg Dottie Friedland, secretary, and Pat McGeary, treasurer. The faculty sponsor is Mrs. Charlotte Ryker. In the fall, its con- stitution was amended to the effect that if a member was absent more than two con- secutive meetings, he would be automatical- ly dropped from the membership. The efforts of the board are devoted to furthering all worth-While phases of Short- ridge life. Their project inaugurated at the beginning of the year was a safety cam- J. Harris, M. Wright, B. Forster, Windtg Row 2: D. Friedland, B. Burns, C. Pollack, B. Thompson, Pardee, N. Buckler, M. Wade, D. P. McBroomg Row -iz C. Efroym- Russell, J. Baumgartl, J. Atwell, paign. Through their efforts, two extra- ordinary pep sessions, one preceding the Shortridge-Tech game, the other prior to the Sectionals, were presented during audi- torium sessions. Among its most successful ventures was the annual Bluebelle-Uglyman Dance. Com- mittees for the dance were the following: tickets, Jim Lodwickg publicity, John Rawl- ingsg orchestra, J. B. Kingg awards, Pat Mc- Gearyg refreshments, Lucille Brown and Ann Henselg clean-up, Tom Gastineau. By carrying on the War Stamp sales in their respective home rooms, Board mem- bers made it possible for the Minute Man flag to continue to wave over Shortridge.

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QQ 9 99 for Pete s Snake Well, for Pete's sake! could be heard ringing throughout the halls for approximately three weeks last fall. The reason was that the All-School Play was in production, and its name was . . . For Pete's Sake. This year's play, presented Friday night, December 8, can be said to be one of the most successful drama- tic ventures ever given at Shortridge. There was no teaser of any kind: yet standing room could have been sold easily. For Pete's Sake, written by Jay Tobias, was ably directed by Miss Eleanor Dee Theek. coach, and Jeanne Snodgrass, student director. The members of the cast made their appearance in this order: Miss Sarah Pepperdine lMary Jo DeVatzJ, Jasmine Jack- son fA1ice Roseniieldj, Cicero Murglethorpe QJack Denisonj, Peter Pepperdine 1Herschel Stroymanj, Bill Bradshaw iThornton Klosj, Thorndyke i'Muggsy Murglethorpe iLeonard Wildj, Mrs. Geor- giana Clarkston fJulia Brakeb, Nadine Clarkston CWylma Hens- leyj, Peggy Clarkston 1Phyllis Augustinj, Malvina Potts fMarian Sterrettj, John Boliver fNeal Randolphj, and Dupont Darby CRichard Rettigj. The play, a three-act comedy, revolved around Peter Pepper- dine and one of his little white lies which grew to enormous proportions. The backstage crews, termed the finest production staff one could have, were headed by the following: Tom MacConne11, stage managerg Pat Bond and Pat Barton, propertiesg Helen Dunlop and Pat Gruber, furnishingsg Verda Young and Ellen Fuller. sound-sg Pat Welch and Mary McClure, make-upg Frances Matkin and Jody Carey, promptersg and Mary Martha Turpin and Jeanne Trulock, usher chairmen. The pit orchestra was under the direction of Will F. Wise.

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Senate - - Row 1: H. Snellenberger. M. Goldth- waite, D. Bowers, P. Sehr, E. Norman, M. Rfioads. J. VVilliams, N. Sutton, Miss lVebb 1Sp'3llSOl'PQ Row 2: D. Powell, M. Lockwood, B. Ancker: Row 2: D. Miller, R. Russell: Row 4: C. Mecum, R. Jung, S. Miller, J. Pappas, F. Franklin, T. Lynch. Sfeimoitce Shall We adopt Esperanto, the universal language? Shall We restrict presidential terms? Shall We build an underground tun- nel to Siberia? Many interesting and im- portant problems help make the Shortridge Senate one of the most active and enthus- iastic of clubs. Each Friday the members. named for present United States senators, introduce, pass, or veto the various bills and amendments as practiced in the United States Senate. This year, as in other years, an impeach- ment trial, using the exact procedure em- ployed in an actual impeachment, was held. The year was climaxed by the traditional banquet at the last meeting. Miss Minnie Lloyd, Miss Annalee Webb, and Dr. J. Dan Hull were guests of the senators at this time. Also at this banquet, the Outstanding Sena- torial Award was made to the outstanding Senior senator. Membership is open to all Shortridgers Who are interested and Wish to join. Under the sponsorship of Miss Annalee Webb, Shortridge's oldest organization is succeed- ing in its eiforts to develop better speaking qualities and the knowledge of parliamen- tary procedure. Stamp Clliuilb Stamp collecting is fun! has been the cry of Stamp Club members. Under the sponsorship of Arthur Shull, the 'club has been achieving its three main purposes: satisfying the collecting urge, advancing the educational features involved, and encourag- ing thriit and sound inve tments. To ac- complish theze objectives. the club has several contests and auctions as well as speakers. Officers for the year Were Tom Lynch, Dcn Tabbert, presidentsg Bloor Red- ding. Don Tabbert, vice-presidentsg and Richard Moore, Michael Churchman, secre- tary-treasurers. Horizon Glfuib To give community service, improve them- selves, and have good social times have been the goals of the Horizon Club, sponsored by Miss Mona Jane Wilson. Members are 'affil- iated with the Camp Fire Girls and joined with other Horizon groups once a month in an all-city meeting. Two overnight trips to Camp Delight featured their year. Most of the members devoted at least two hours a Week Working as helpers in St. Vincent's Hospital. Oiiicers are Betty Bertrand, presi- dentg Mary Bertrand, vice-president, and Nancy Boutwell, secretary. History Cllulb Keeping up with the world could be applied to the projects of the History Club -the news bulletins in the window outside Room 313 and the Shortridge War Scrap- book. Club programs consisted of historical quizzes, book reviews, and discussions of current topics. Miss Minnie Lloyd spoke to the members on Postwar Planning. On the social side the club had a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Danna Lansley Hun- man, sponsor, and enjoyed a spring picnic. Officers are Pauline Prather, presidentg Joanne Reese, vice-presidentg Mary Louise Giles, secretaryg and Katie Clark, treasurer.