South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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THE TOTEM 1940 LET'S SALUTE THE S MEN By DAVID ROTH The Lettermen's Club was organized in the fall 4 of 1924 with a total membership of nineteen. The club was organized for the purpose of bring- ing the athletes of the different varsity sports together to act as a po- tential unit to aid in the betterment of South Side High School. Through- out the history of this club, its members have been noted for their character and good sportsmanship. To become one of these popular lettermen, a boy must earn a total of two hundred points by participation in any of the varsity sports of- fered in South Side. Many of the athletic- minded boys who enter South Side have as one of their big ambitions the desire to become a varsity letterman. Much hard work and good sportsmanship are needed to obtain one of these letters, and, therefore, a letter is looked upon as a high honor by those boys who receive them. Because of these qualifications and high standards which a boy must maintain to become a letterman, only a limited group of those boys out for athletics receive this high honor. enbuel, B. Klotz, B. Schultz. This year. the club has been under the leadership of LeRoy Cook, president, Dave Roth, vice-presi- dentg and Robert Hines, secretary-treasurer. These officers, with the aid and advice of Mr. A. Verne Flint, have been successful in carrying on the good name and high standards of the club. The outstanding event of the year in which the Lettermen's Club participated was a Good Citizen- ship Campaign. The Lettermen's Club, assisting the Social Science Club, was successful in launching the good citizenship campaign, which promoted better sportsmanship and school spirit among the students of South Side. The Lettermen again had their annual Lettermen's dance. This year, the dance had the theme of the Lettermen,s Varsity Swing and was successful, with Gene Sheridan's orchestra presenting the musical notes. First Row: I., Cook, B. Porter. R. Wuttke, B. Englehart, Straley, A. Altman, B. Birk- Second Row: C, Dager, D. Hire, B. Steup, D, Roth, R. Hamilton, Loos, P. Damineier, J. Worman, R. Demetre, B. MacCammon. Third Row: B. Gingher, C. Close, C, Braden, K. Spiker, R. Hines, D. Doermer. R. Shimer R. Adams, C. Feisrkorn, Mr. A. Verne Flint. i Another outstanding social event of the S men which is held annually is the Lettermenis Banquet. This year the banquet was a great success, with good food and fine speakers as contributing factors. Speeches were made by Mr. R. Nelson Snider, Mr. Ora Davis, Mr. Williaxn Fox, of The Indianapolis News, and all three of the varsity coaches. As has always been the custom, each individual letterman was invited by one of the members of the faculty, and in this way the teachers and the lettermen be- come better acquainted. After the good meal, speeches, and a lot of fun, another successful Let- termen's Banquet came to a close, with several proud new lettermen receiving their awards. Other events in which the lettermen participated were the annual picnic and potluck. They aided in beautifying the school and contributed to many other worthy causes. The club was very fortunate to receive the first Lettermen's Banner which was made and given to the club this year by Miss Erma Dochterinan. The Lettermenis Club owes much thanks and apprecia- tion to Miss Dochterman for the presentation of a much valued and needed banner. The 1939-40 Lettermen's Club has been one of the most outstanding groups because of the con- geniality, high scholarship, and school spirit. 103

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THE TOTEM 1940 LOTS OF WORK, BUT LOT By JEAN FORTRIEDE 9607 No, this is not a Sing Sing identification number, but it is the total number of hours that South Side students have devoted to their dear old Alma Mater. Approximately one hundred sixty pu- pils are engaged at work in the various offices and departments of the school as general office workers, bookkeepers, session room workers, and messengers. Service Club was founded in 1936 by Mr. A. Verne Flint. As very few meetings are held during the school year, this club has no executive committee. Mr. Flint appointed Marjorie Hopkins general chair- man of the social activities for the fall semester. She was assisted in arrangements for the potluck which was held December 5 in the cafeteria by Saf- forcl McMyler, program chairman, Don Hensch, in- vitations, and Patty Lambrakis, menu chairman. Maxine Sterling Opened the entertainment with a Sophisticated Swing which was followed by a tap dance by Orleda Braun and Marjorie Williams. Joan Smith presented a tap dance and sang. After Phyl- lis Stein offered an accordion selection, the group enjoyed themselves by some community singing. Marjorie Hopkins appointed Mary Emily Seibt gen- eral chairman for the spring semester. Last year a point system was devised. A list of all the students doing service work and the type of work they are doing is kept filed in Mr. Flint's of- fice. At the end of a semester or at the end of the period of time for which a student serves, the teacher is required to turn in an individual report of the number of hours the stu- dent has worked and the total number of points he has earned. One point is given for each hour of service rendered. If work is given to a stu- dent to be done at home, two points are given for each hour of service clone at home. Pins are awarded for meritorious work in Service Club. A bronze pin is awarded to the student who has earned 300 points, a sil- ver pin is given for 450 points, and a gold pin for 600 points. These pins are awarded at the Service Recognition As- sembly which is held on Friday of Service Week in April. 102 S OF FUN Mary Emily Seibt, working 921 hours, has acquired the highest number of points. The following people have also earned a large amount of points: Margaret Niblick, 806, Eleanor Schelper, 651, Marjorie Hop- kins, 618, Phyllis Frisinger, 553, and Phyllis Bran- ning, 519. During the First semester, more students were en- gaged at locker guard posts than at any other posi- tion. Mr. Ura Davis was assisted by twenty-four pu- pils. Mr. Wilburn Wilson had twenty-one helpers working for him, Miss Gretchen Smith, fourteen, Mr. A. Verne Flint, thirteen, and Mrs. Lillian Scott, twelve. Approximately thirty-four students were aid- ing twenty other members of the faculty in their work. Mr. Davis had the most students, forty-eight, working for him during the second semester. Forty- three was the next highest number of students in service work, these helpers aided Miss Smith. Twenty-five students were engaged by Mrs. Scott as locker guards. Mr. Wilson, Miss Pittenger, Mrs. Scott, and Mr. Flint were aided by seventeen, eleven, ten, and eight students, respectively. Other faculty members, numbering twenty-five, supervised fifty- four helpers in service work. The service worker, while gaining valuable experi- ence, has a genuine interest in his work and strives to do his best at all times. First Row: M. Dyer, B. Pressler, V. Guebard, R. Herb, D. Hcnch, R. Simmon, M. Schwartz A. Sieler, D. Stamets, M. Morris. Second Row: A. Volmerding, M. Fry, E. Erickson, C. Schueler, H. Luepke, D. Nliller, Smith, M. Holmes, L. Lovelace, P. Fackler, L. Haugh. Third Row: P. Frisinger, D. Xvilliams, B. Hughes, M. Voltz, G. Merkel, E. Schelper, L. Holtmeyer, Holtmeyer, 1. Shultz, Smith, NI. Hudson. Fourth Row: H, Dicke, B. Porter, B. Hargan, A. Ranclol, L. Dicke, Kippenberg, B. Lapp, D. Glusenkamp, M. Fry, E. Hirschy.

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THE TOTEM 1940 THEY WRANGLE A LOT TO A GREAT EXTEMP By DOROTHY FOELLINGER Wranglers have reached new heights in the year 1939-40. Cne of the main reasons for this is the excellent leadership of its officers and its adviser, Mrs. Rieke. The officers for the lirst semester were Tom Gallmeyer, president, Joyce McAlister, vice- presidentg Charlene McAtee, secretary, Sam Bacon. treasurer, Ed Meyer, Inter-Club Congress represen- tative, Bob Safer, parliamentariang and Bob Brooks and Bud Lampton, sergeants-at-arms. The Wrangler year was started with the annual get-together weiner bake at Foster Park on Septem- ber 25. Everyone had a great time sitting around the bonfire and playing a game of charades. The first important contest of the semester was the first Wranglers Extemp. First place winners were Tom Gallmeyer and Bob Safer, who will be awarded Wrangler extemp medals. Second place winners were James Murphy and Bob Robinson, and third place was won by Bruce Bradbury. One of the most outstanding meetings of the whole year was the Thanksgiving meeting. It was conducted by the freshman and sophomore mem- bers of the club who put on a clever radio skit. On December 1, after making certain that every- one had his toothbrush packed, the public speakers First Row: F. Collins, P. Harruff, M. Gregory, C. Snoke, Nl. Case, M. Cleland, S. Roebel, J. Strahlem, M, Wake, R, Markowitz. Second Row: B. Appel, S, Hobbs, P. Wallen, D. Jaggers, V. Grey, Sidel, G. Johnson, S, Rubin, B. Marquardt, M. VanCuren. Third Row: A. Hall, Bowen, B, Moses, D. Williams, B. Guion, K. Eipper, P. Kiel, D. Foellinger, J. Hayes. Fourth Row: D. Snavely, D. Rieter, D. Gore, Merchant, R. Brazy, B, Cross, F. Remmel, H. Savage, E. Kelso, E. Helms. Fifth Row: H. Greer, D, Bailhe, C, Mattson, S. McMy1er, D. Strasburg, Brooks, D. Theye, R. Secrist, C. Cartwright. 104 left for Purdue University for the annual high school debaters conference. Highlight of the conference was a debate between Indiana and Purdue debaters. The next important event on the Wrangler calen- dar was the Oratorical Declamation contest. Win- ners in each class were awarded medals. Richard Bailhe won first honors in the freshman division. Second place was won by Bill McNulty. In the sophomore contest Harold Brudi was first place winner. Second and third places were won by Bob Guion and Richard Markowitz. Junior winners were, first, James McClureg sec- ond, Ed Meyer, third, Albert Schaaf. Senior win- ners were, first, Tom Gallmeyerg second, June Mc- Alisterg third, Jeanne Gumpper. Ar a meeting on December 18 the officers for the second semester were chosen. They were James Murphy, president, Delores Daniels, vice-president, Marjorie McNabb, secretaryg Ed Kettler and Bob Young, treasurersg Ed Meyer, Inter-Club Congress, and Don Meyer and Harold Brudi, sergeant-at-arms. On January 15, following the North Side-South Side game, the annual dance was held. Three hun- dred fifty people danced to the music of Gene Sheri- dan in the Coconut Grove . In the very interesting dramatic declamation contest, Bill Riethmiller won first place. He will receive a Wrangler med- al. Fred Collins won second place, and Mary Ellen Barrett and Helen Ninde tied for third place. At another meeting the second Wrangler ex- temp contest was held. In this contest James Murphy came out with top honors. Winning second place was Bob Robinson, and third place, James McClure. A most amusing meet- ing was held at which the humorous declamations were given. Mary Ellen Barrett won first place, and Bruce Bradbury, sec- ond. Third place was a tie between Bill Bone and Richard Markowitz.