Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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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.

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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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los Amigos That current historic events have inten- sified friendly interest in our Spanish speak- ing neighbors in South America is evidenced by the programs of the Spanish Club, now in its second year. One of the speeches of the year was a talk on Mexico by Knight Campbell, a Shoriridge student who spent several months in Mexico. At their annual Christmas party, a yuletide play was pre- sented in Spanish. The proceeds were used to purchase Spanish records for the Spanish classes. Oiiicers for the year were the following: Joanne Reese, pre-identg Mary Louise Giles. vice-presidentg Phyllis Augustin, secretary: Marnita Dietrich, treasurerg and Pauline Prather, program chairman. Miss Lorraine Maranville sponsors the group. Los Amigos-Row 1: P. Augustin, lit. F. Dittrich, M. L. Giles, J. Lindenberg. Row 2: N. Glass. S. Sussman, P. Prther, M. I. Hull, K. Stephenson. Row 3: E. Eavns, P. Goodman, J. Judd, B. J. Roberson. library United Through Books! This was the title of the Library Club radio show. Written by Sally Jo Hubbell, president, and Mrs. Esther Cavanaugh, sponsor, as well as the slogan for Book Week. Other participants on this WISH High School Hour program were Dotti Fried- land, Laurel McPherson, Pat Peat, and Joan Stadler. A series of book reviews which appeared in the Echo each week. and every day during Book Week, constituted an- other project. Other activities of the Club included Hal- lowe'en, Christmas, and Valentine parties, and a spring picnic. The purpose of the club is to provide library and reference workers with an opportunity to know each other and to know the library resources. Other oiiicers are Rosemary Walker, vice-president, and Mary Russo, secretary-treasurer. Library Club-Row 1: R. Walker, D. Friedland. J. Trulock, P. Pearson, M. Russo. B. Prince, L. Stoicheff, Mrs. Cavanaugh lspon- sorl, B. Landreth. Row 2: B. Redding, J. Jordan, J. Merrill, B. Pearson, B. VVrege, P. Babbitt, M. Mason. A. Brigham. Row 3: B. Underwood, A. Richardt, M. M. Turpin, J. Stadler. Row 4: B. Jungclaus, P. Peat, A. Lytle, Miss McVicker, J. Walsh.