Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Radio Workshop -- Seated: B. Palmer: Row 1: M. L. Giles, A. Lindstaedt, J. A. Campbell, M. VVright. D. Harris, Miss Hudson lsponsorm: Row 2: M. Mason, F. Feibelman, M. McClure, M. Patton. H. Wichser, M. J. DeVatz. Croqmuis fclllllllb Hoosier artists of the future make up the Croquis Club, which is sponsored by Miss Jane Messick. In the fall, Marian Miner was elected president, Doris Johnson, secretary, Ger- aldine Harman, vice-president: and Anita Diggle, treasurer. In November. the club visited the Indiana Artist Club Exhibi- tion, following which Mr. Black explained the science murals in the Chemistry Department. Movies and slides of Michel- angelo's works, and the visit to the Contemporary American Exhibition at John Herron were highlights of the year. In the spring. Ada Mae Koontz was president, Darrell Conner, vice- president: Jeanne Lindley, treasurer: Doris Johnson, secre- tary: and Mary Lou Laughlin, Margaret Bell, and Barbara Windt, program committee. Roi Clio Mfoirlkslliioip Approximately once each month Shortridge is responsible for.the High School Hczirf' which is broadcast week- ly by Indianapolis high schools. The function of the Radio Workshop is to assist with the preparation of the Shortridge programs, which preient some activity or department of Short- iidge. The work of club members is to collaborate with department heads in writing the scripts and in producing the shows. The group has also been in charge of general public address an- nouncements at Shortridge. Officers of the club are the follow- ing: Ann Lindstaedt. president and publicity chairman: Mary Jo DeVatz, vice-president and program chairman: and Laura Lindley, secretary-treasurer. Croquis Club---Balcony, Rovf 1: N. Iiams, Z. Osborne, N Butts. Row 2: Miss Messick lsponsorb, N. Stern, P. Smith. B. Simon. Row 3: P. Peat, A. M. Koontz. M. Wich- ser. B. Bell, D. Harris, P. Huber, M. Miner. Diagonally on stairs, Row 1: D. Conner, J. Marback, G. Harman, P. Campbell, D. Miller. Row 2: D. Johnson, M. Judson, J Qjueisser, E. Norman. Row 3: A. Diggle, M. Parrish, K. Cox, L. Kryter. F. A. Mc- Mullen. S. Collins. Row 4: M. L. Laughlin. J. Rawlings, C. J. Stout.

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Hi Trii The Hi-Tri girls have extended their influence ever as far as Russia, since they have prepared many kits for Rus- sian War Relief containing anything from needles and pins to soap and dried soup. At present they are plan- ning cartoon scrapbooks for service men. But they mix fun with their work, for they are interested in the Tuck- Apache project with members of the Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. of other high schools in the city. '1'hey meet every Friday for dancing and swimming. The officers are Mary Belle Parks. president: Clarice Krampe, vice-presi- dent: Mary Russo, secretary: and Bev- erly Gunderson, treasurer. The sponsor is Miss Waterbury. Their supper meet- ings are held at the Y.W.C.A. every other Wednesday. Girl Sfcoiulits Children at the Riley Hospital think of the Gill Scouts as Santa Claus! Every year the girls make stuffed ani- mals and dolls and repair old toys to fill stockings, thus creating a more pleasant Yuletide for the children. The girls easily live up to their mot- to, Be Prepared, with a widely diver- sified program under the leadership of Mrs. Rachel Schumacher. This includes Junior and Senior Red Cross Life Sav- ing classes and a series of talks by Stylists and experts on cosmetics. Oflicers of the group are Geraldine Harman, president: Mary Louise Fried- meyer, vice-president: Lois Hare, secre- tary: and Barbara Windt. treasurer. Hi-Tri Club - Row 1: Miss Waterbury lsponsori, D. Kuester, B. Hubble, M. Russo: Row 2: C. Krampe, P. Peterson, D. Gundersen, M. B. Parks, C. Buttz. Members not present are B. Abell, L. Agnew, D. Baker, V. Baker, B. Barrett, B. Birt, V. Hartcll, P. Heinan, P. Knop, E. J. lirampe, C. Turner, B. Winton. Girl Scouts - Row 1: S. Forsythe, L, Hare, B. Church- man, B. 'vVindt, G. Van Arsclale, Row 2: M. L. Giles, M. B. Hammond, Mrs. Schumacher lsponsori, M. L. Freid- meyer.

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Fiction Club-Row 1: G. Buckner, A. Lind- staedt, M. Mason, M. McClure, Miss Arm- strong ISIJOIISOFJ, P. Bonham. Row 2: S. Renick, M. L. Schell. M. F. Dittrich, A. M. Koontz, N. Randolph. Row 3: B. Landman. J. Pile, P. Yockey, A. Lytle, M. L. Giles. Row 4: F. Feibleman, M. Brink, B. Smith, N. Forbes, J. Rawlings. lfitcitiioini Cllalb Interest in writing was stimulated throughout the school by Fiction Club members in their annual tryout contest for club memberships. As its special literary project, the club had the Christmas Echo, to which members contributed eleven stories. Pitch-in din- ner meetings Were held once a month, and the traditional candlelight initia- tion climaxed spring activities. Miss Florence Guild and Mrs. Mary Dye Beach were speakers. Miss Ruth Armstrong, sponsor, was assisted by Jack Henderson, presidentg Ann Lindstaedt, vice-president, Mar- garet Mason, secretary: and Ann Lytle, treasurer. Members who left early for colleges and the armed services were Jerry Asher, Phil Bonham, Bob Cheva- lier, Paul Goldstein, Tom Hendrickson, Herbert Seidensticker, Bernard Land- man, and Lawrence Henderson. Drama league In harlequinade or tragedy, the members of the Drama League are equally at ease. Given grease paint and footlights, these Shortridge Thespians are always ready with a supply of real talent. This year the League sponsored the All-School Play, For Pete's Sake. As a social sideline, the League entertained with a Christmas party, and in the spring they gave a party for outgoing Seniors and new members. Miss Eleanor Theek is spon- sor, Mary Jo DeVatz, president, Jeanne Snodgrass, vice- presidentg Geraldine Harman, secretary: Thornton Klos, treasurerg and Julia Brake, try-out chairman. Drama League--Row 1: E. Andrews, P. Augustin, M. J. DeVatz. M. Fink. Row 2: H. Brown, A. Terhune. J. Carey. M. Joseph, R. Weinburg. Row 3: J. A. Campbell, G. Harman, J. Polson, C. Pol- lock. S. Pearson, Miss Theek tsponsorl, V. Davis, M. M. Turpin. Row 4: T. Klos, J. Snodgrass, N. Randolph, R. Russell, M. L. Giles, P. Nackenhorst. M. Patton. L. Kaplan. D. VVells.