Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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OUR FRIE DS, THE FRO H . . In the fall of '47 this class began its first lap around the track of higher education. With Fred XN'ingert in the front car and Barbara Richards tailing him, the class got ofi' to a smooth start. Nancy Heston kept the account of the first lap while XVanda .-Xrmentrout handled the finances. Yes, the Freshman class started their first high school year with a burst of speed. Their Pump- kin Polka, a juke-box dance held after a basketball game, was quite a success. Starting this year right found many of the class members joining numerous clubs. Among these more enthusiastic mem- bers Cynthia Campbell and -lim Breen were elected reporters for the Debate Club. Cynthia was also elected Scriptor of the Latin Club. On Student Council meeting days George Vance and Tom Suth- erland were found voicing their opinions along with the rest of the council. Helping hir. Jordan with a great deal of work in the ofiice were Sue C rumley and Cynthia Campbell. Shelving and stamping books in the library, under Miss Stout's direction. could be found Iileanor Garnier. I orma Hackle- man, and Rosemary Doran. l Some of the more musically minded individuals found their way into the High School Hand and Choir. Under Miss Shull's direction, John Nadolny, jim Delloss, and George Vance lend their vocal talents to the newly organized Boys' Octette which participated in both the elimination and the final solo and ensemble contests in February. .-Xt dramatics these freshmen were the tops. Dee Covell and Nancy Heston presented their talents in the Dramatics Club play. Christmas In Her Eyes. in which they portrayed two high school girls in a small town. In the Latin club play prese itcd for convocation, jim DeMoss played the God of Love, Cupid: John Nadolny played Apollo. Col of the Sun: and George Vance played Hercules, God of Strength. Both plays were greatly added to by these talented freshmen. In the Sports Department these freshmen really excelled. Some of the fellows pla 'ed both varsity football and basketball. This class also had a cheer ltader to represent them. Dee C vell, going out for her first time as a Varsity Cheerleader, deserves a round of applause for the excellent job she did all year. Harold liuykendall deserves praise fir the outstanding job he has doiie for his first year of varsity football and basketball. Harold really knocked 'em dead on the gTidiron and cer- tainly played admirable ball on the hardwood. The Freshman basketball team after a very successful season won their Freshman tourney. liach member of this fine team contributed to their success and all are equally proud of the tourney trophy present acl to them. I This class has had a splendid year full of wonderful memories. The Freshman initiation. their new club activities. all the new friends they made, basketball and football heroes. meeting at Nadol- ny's faithfully after each game, school dances, are only a few of the unforgetable events that took place. Also there are probably many things only individuals will remember. That first thrill of mak- ing a basket or a touchdown in a real game, that first heartthrob, that tirst office held in the class that coke at Eclclie's after a hard day at school, the day you found your name in the school paper, and many more. Freshmen, here's hoping that your second lap of education will be just as successful and prom- ising as your first and while completing this lap you have just as competent a carload of leaders and just as good a time,-so when the checkered flag is waving for you, you can look back with pride and say, I was a member of the class of '51. A , , , , l

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. . . . . CLASS OF 1950 The class of 1950, with Captain Ray Stewart and Coach Stout, have eagerly overcome the handicaps and enjoyed the activities of their regional year and will wade into semi-final play in the fall. Others elected to main positions on their team this season were .lack Fuller, assistant cap- tain: Beverly Myers, scorekeeper: and Julian Livingston, ticket Qand moneyj taker. Charles Martin and jane Kennedy acted as student managers by serving on the Council. A big game for the Team of 1950 this year was the LEAP YEAR LEAP, a super rug-cut- ting party Q dance, to the creeps in the crowdj, sponsored by the Sophoniores after the VVarren Central game, january 23, The members of this team, energetic and vivacious, are known for their ability to have fun, which has been shown by their frequent class parties, and for having many high- point men always appearing on the scoreboard of the 5.1-1.5. honor roll. They not only have in their ranks outstanding athletes, but are well represented by active members in the high school band, choir, and various other activities. Music hath charms and so does this class-one of their charming females was elected cheer leader for her first year. This is not Marilyn Smith's only talent either, for she helped take care of things over in the school office during fifth periods while jane Kennedy, one of her class pals, slaved away over there during fourth hours. Betty Engle w:ts one of Miss Stout's library forwards, along with Beverly Myers, Barbara Gwinn, Sandra Longs, julian Livingston, and Barbara Patterson. Betty Engle and Ruth Robinson carry on for the Sophs in the Debate Club. The Latin Club, the Dramatic Club, as well as the F.H.A. and Hi-Y, claim many active members from this class. Jane Kennedy, Pauline Parke. and Ruth Robinson were candidates from the F.B.l..A. for the Athletic Queen. Jane was the lucky, lucky girl who reigned on the F.B.T. throne. Some of the weaker sex as well as the stronger Qwe won't debate which is whichj represent our buddies, the Sophs, in the solid sending organizations of S.H.S. David Thomas and Margie Mcllaniels get on the beat with the Drum Ensemble of the band and 'Pauline Parke gives out with the saxophone quartet. CRumors have it that Ronnie Bland is alreet with a sax. too.j Charlie Martin, that big oompa player in the band, can also stretch his vocal cords when he has to Cand that seems to be all the timej, for he is a member of the Choir Madrigal group and the boys' Octette. Dick Kaufman joins Charlie in both groups, making the choir twicc as good, naturally. Phyllis Brown in the Girls' Trio, Beverly Myers in the Madrigal group, and Mary Austermiller Cwho can, by the way, really make music on a typewriter tooj in the Girls' Sextet, helped those groups come through with a first division in the contest this year. Bob Coughlin tyou remember him as Mercury, the speed king, don't you?j and Johnny Guion, another lively Soph, help bolster the cornet section of the band. :X foul against fate occurred as a time out was called for the team, about the middle of February, when Jack Fuller broke his ankle. Ray Stewart, president of his class, an honor student, a top clarinet man in the band, and a skilled basketball player, proved his ability on the varsity five even though he didn't get to play until mid-season due to an arm injury. Little, but mighty, were the football players from this class of 1950 as with their energetic spirit, they helped the Sparkies win the County and Mid-State Championships. Ronny Bland came through with the honor of earning a football letter in his Sophomore year and also received Honorable Mention on the all Mid-State Football Team. Not to be forgotten are those who slaved on the track team. Dave Ledhetter led the Sophomore boys in this event. The boys, however, aren't the only ones who came through with top athletic honors, for the girls of this class captured the coveted Girls' Inter-Class Basketball Tourney title from the Seniors in the final game. , So we present to you the team of 1950 -may they achieve their many goals and come through the finals with top trophy honors in the tourney of higher education,

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U O O O O O CLASS OF 1951 Row 1: Rosemary Gibsun, Cynthia Cznnpbell, Shirley Howard, Patti l7cYatz, J. Lf Kincaid. Kathryn Bruckman, Marv Lou Brulnler, VVaync Iluupt. Row Z: jim ik-Moss, -lim Cox, Gerry Hudson, jim Breen, Charles L'antwell, David Beck, Charles Davis, Mr. Nay. Row 3: Dee Covell, Nancy Heston, Darlene Adams, lilezumr liarnier, Nurxna Hacklexnztn, Mary Lou Hoss, Nancy Forhes, XYanda ,'XYl1lC11Il'llllT. Sue Lfrnmley. Row 1: Marilyn Frey, Barbara Richards, Freddie NYing'urt, ,Ioan Pritchard. Delores Medenwald, Richard Petrzlits, Patti' Mnnce. ludv 'l'rit.in, Beverlv XYunder. Row 2: ficrald lindres. Richard Hughes, Tum Sutherland. john Nqdulny, Harold Kuykendrdl, Charles XYoudruff, Don Bledsoe. Mrs. Kopesky. Row 3: Albert Summers, Bch Tliornc, -lnhn Puwell, Rosemary Doran. XYilliam Hesselgrave, Ray Smith, lit-urge Vance, Mary Ann Lcnts, Norma Zieher.