Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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. . . . . Uur Future Thu Keith Campion and Bill Bard, aided by Donna Thorne, to add that subtle touch of femininity, have estab- lished a chemical research laboratory down here and are trying to do something entirely revolutionary. They're trying to put the atom back together. No one has too much confidence in them, but who knows, they may suc- ceed yet. That strange mixture of intellect, ingenuity, and beauty may be the answer. Phyllis Flinn and Nancy Covell currently occupy positions as chambermaids in Dick Musgrave's motel. This is only temporary, however, bec.ause they are just seeking background for a new book they intend to write, a sequel to Diary of a Chamber- maid. Dick seems to like this setup because it gives him time to go play the ponies at nearby Santa Anita. john joe Petraits is busy now with Dick, trying to perform some mathematical Wizardry whereby they can figure out the various odds and break the track but so far all they have is a handful of bogus betting stubs. john joe says he's still working on a secret formula that may prove successful. Say, jean Lesman really has a good job. She's secretary to George Ziegelmueller, an eminent attorney in New York City. She says George is so good he doesn't go to court, he just sends an opinion to the presiding judge and the case is settled. But recently a new set of judges was elected and the Ziegelmueller political machine in New York has been broken. It happened at a bad time too because jack Ganzemiller and Denny Hughes were clients of Georges in a case over the faulty construction of Empire State Bldg. No. 2. It seems the structure fell just three months after completion. jack and Denny both said they didn't know what went wrong and claimed the presence of a minor earthquake but nobody else in the city noticed it. Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you Benny Beck made the head-lines at the Stork Club the other night when his orchestra swung the Star-Spangled Banner to open the style show. Incidentally, Shirley Graesch was honored as the featured designer of the year. She was given an honorary award for the best conception of the old New Look that swept the country back about the time we were graduating. Sandra Heston, dean of models, present- ed her interpretation of how to grow old gracefully. Do you remember who Delores Coleman used to excel in basketball back at school? VV ell, she is now teaching physical education in Janice Farley's finishing school for young ladies. Betty Iieneipp is head of the music department in the school. Pat Craft and Pat Ludwig seemed to have had their future set if you remember the sparklers they were lugging around the halls of S.H.S. Yes, they married true to form. Wfilma NVE-aver is also filling out a joint income tax blank. C If that's beyond you juniors' comprehension. they're in a state of holy matrimonyj Yes, sh-e married too after she had a very successful career as a magazine cover designer. Dick Harbison is now employed as an artist for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as XN'alt Disney got a little careless around Leo the Lion. Duane Belcher and Phil Brumley are designers of those new rocket planes that you hear so much about now. Their ideas on aviation are completely baffiing former ex- perts, but Duane and Phil aren't worrying too much. W'hy, Phil personally told me that if they got the pla.ne built and in the air, surely the pilot could land it. Dave Carter is making a lot of money off their novel idea of plane designing. You see, Dave sells insurance to the hapless pilots who take the planes up. By the way, did you know I had a tonsilectomy? I was wheeled into the operating room, I looked up and who should be standing over me with wicked gleams in their eyes but Rita Dyer and Sara Parke! I didn't worry too much, thought, 'cause I thought I had always been quite a good friend of both of them. :Xmbling down the street the other day, what did I see but three girls out in the yard practicing yells and their mother giving directions. Immediately I realized it was Katie Heaton. Remember how faithful she was when she was in high school? Guess that includes about everybody except-oh, yes-XVilma Beck, I couldn't find out anything about her but surely she has taken over the drug business by now. Hoping to see you back at S.H.S. on May 28, providing I can catch a fast freight north, I remain, Your classmate, Howard Roberts.

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We Prophesied . .... Gunville, Texas May ll. 1975 Dr. Harmon Otis Pritchard Director of Tree Surgery XYashington, D.C, Dear I'ritch : I take this opportunity to write you regarding our class reunion commemorating our twenty-fifth anniver- sary since graduation from S.H.S. I hope all the old gang can be present, don't you? I remember your inquiry concerning all the old grads of '48, So, becoming interested myself, I did a little investigating. You surely remember our old pal Leo', Crumley, don't you ? XYell, Leo is now head coach of the Koko- mo IVildcats. Now, I'm not saying they will go to the State this year but Leo has already made reservations for his boys at the Claypool Hotel. I just guess they're confident. that's all, Dave. his brother, is in partnership with :Xl Such and ,lack Finnerty. They test and repair automobiles for various manufacturing concerns. Dave and jack boast they both have yet to find a car that will withstand the rigorous test they give it. lieep this quiet. but the secret fthey claimj is just to put the car through the same course that Clyde Sallee used to give in Driver Training back at school. They have run their business into a 350,000 enterprise in a short time. Bud Chambers keeps books for them. I guess they trust Bud, but they have him .bonded for 3100.000 anyway. You know Hob Genung certainly has done well for himself in his new drug store-drive inn. I-Ie calls it Genung's Super Apothe- cary. Home of the jumbo soda and brtfer bon bon. Betty XYarrenielt, along with Marcheta Collins and Ethyl King-if you could ever separate those two-used to work for him but they got tired of taking short orders and decided to get married, Now they're giving orders. long ones. Jovs TO BEHOLD These industrious gents, the Class Day officers, are the pride of the class of -IS. The Historian, john I'etraits, did a masterful job of delving into the deep dark past. Our Giftor- ian. jim Crumley, had that difficult task of select- ing appropriate gifts for the faculty. Vtfe hope they can't sue us for defamation of character. The Prophet. l-Kill Roberts. handled a hard piece of work by cleverly using his imagination. The class XX'ill-maker, Bob Genung, is the gentleman respon- sible for leaving our most treasured possessions to those who could best use them. Seated: Bill Roberts, Bob Genung. Standing: jim Crumlcy, John Joe Petraits.

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FJ REMEMBERI G o R PALS, THE JU ICRG I The class of '49 started their junior year of the Atomic Era with a big BANG-Yes, we're speaking of their stupendous production, Gabriel, Blow Your Horn. This play about easy-going people was really representative of the care-f ree nature of all the Juniors. T This class with all the pep and vigor of a football team immediately plunged into their next triumph- The Mardi Gras. Their Junior Dance stirred up the French blood in us all with the gay music' of the Cathedral High School Swing Band and the brightly colored balloons floating from the crepegpaper ceiling at an unexpected moment. Besides making a fortune on their play, the Juniors soon became candy kings and sold candy and ice cream, making a profit of sixty dollars. The governing council of the school has four Juniors giving forth with brilliant ideasjjack Mayhugh, who is Sergeant-at-Arms, and Louie Senter represent the Junior Class in the Student Council. Lucius Pom- peius Vincens fPat Thompson to those of you who do not speak the languagej represents ourg only foreigners in the school. members of the Latin Club. As representative of the F.B.L.A., Marilyn Sea 'les brings that Club's plans before the Council. I In the glamour department the Junior Class has three high-stepping majorettes. Evelyn utphin, Norma Sauer. and Charlene Stevens strut before the band, helping to win honors for our school. The Juniors also have eight other band students who have talent in this musical line. The Juniors have twenty-three canary- throated voices in the High School Choir. They comprise almost Hfty per cent of this gifted organization of singers. Several of this group helped bring home first division awards from the District and,State Solo and Ensemble Contests. junior Choristers who lend their melodious voices to the group of Madrigal Singers are: Marilyn Farley and Hobby Owings, altos: Marilyn Searles, sopranog Jim Martin and Dick Anderson, tenors. . This class proves its versatility by being represented in every school club. As president of the Dramatic Club. Norma Sauer with Junior officers, Pat Thompson, treasurer, and Charlene Stevens, secretary, and other members of the club. presented for the student's entertainment Christmas in Her Eyes. Pat is also secretary of the F .l3.l...'X. In the Homemaking Department Marilyn Farley is vice president- of the Fl-LA. Chapter: Barbara Morgan is Parliamentarian Cexpert on rules to those who aren't up on the latest lingoj and Nancy Frosch is Recorder. Susie Pearce is well-known for her radio speaking voicel in the Debate Club. She has won several honors for the school as well as for herself. Norma Sauer. a veteran cheer leader for four years, really does her part in cheering the teams on to victory. Since Pat Bender and Louie Senter are on the office force. running errands, the Juniors have first hand information on all school affairs. The juniors boast nine gridiron heroes without whom Speedway's atomic football team ,could not have placed nmnber one in the County. On the varsity basketball team five of the Junior fellows helped place laur- els at Speedway's feet as the Sparkplugs started 1948 by winning the title of County Champs in the Hoosier hysteria. basketball. Also three players, who are likely to be future stars, are sporting their athletic ability on the second string. Dick Hartley. also a junior, is the track team's shot-put man. Even though the juniors joked that they would serve the Seniors cokes in Cramer's basement, they did a bang-up job on their Junior-Senior Reception. They worked like jet propulsion and soon had the Seniors way up on the roof of the Severin Hotel, dining and dancing on the terrace. The Juniors engaged a super band forthe musical part of this all-important evening when all girls are beautiful and gracious and all fellows a1'e handsome and charming. ' VV ith Hill Long as their competent president and Mr. Trosky their sponsor, the Juniors had big plans for their next to most important year. From their entertaining play in October to their elegant banquet and dreamy dance at the Junior-Senior Reception in May, the Juniors had what anyone would call a really wonderful year. Only those who are members of this outstanding class know how much fun they had during their junior year at Speedway High School.