Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)
- Class of 1949
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If .53 Pllblislmd by the Senior Class 1949 SPEEDETTE Speedway High School - Speedway, Indiana THE NINETEEN HUNDRED ANDfFo RTY-NINE SP E E D E T TE SPARKIE'S MEMO BOOK FOR THE YEAR OF 1949 00 f 1 ,9 49 f s Af ,f ,nf W 1 U YH y lx It x9Aa v '7 ,l - 9 1 WWW ,f sf W! 1 EMI l -431' , ' -. gh X ' W ff il fe X l I I wx 6 X f I7 I - rf 7 yi . I Hi There, Kids! ttf Glad to see you. Care to share my N749 memory hook? XVhoops! Wlait a minute, Tye forgotten my manners. The nan1e's S. Sparkie Plug. S for Speedway. You see, l'm the spirit of this school. I watch all students from the time they enter until they graduate. The school and its administrative staff are my pride and joy and the students, my responsi- bility. Some times you kids get a little annoying but I'1n always glad to see you come back in the fall after my summer of restful loneliness. I just about did haudspriugs this fall when the faculty came to make ready for the great return. Nlns. lli1:i.i4N Koeicsiu' Miss Armies SPICNCEIK Miss TIIELIXIA SToUT Xin. G. L. 'fnoskx' Mn. li,u.P11 .lo11NsoN Mu. CLYDE SALLEE Nln. CII.-Xlll.lC5 NM' Mn. LiNCo1.N NonTnCoTT Mn. Frovn THOTH During the summer some changes had been made and Mr. Richard C. jordan became our superintendent. Waiting for him to clear olf the high school priucipalis desk was Mr. Lawrence Thompson. They,ve both been doing a swell job keeping the clockwork of the school running smoothly. I knew the year was off to a good start when I heard the great clamor in the boys, dressing room. I galloped down to End Coaches Ralph johnson and Clyde Sallee passing out foot- ball gear for the first practice of the year. I was trotting around the gym one afternoon, getting my daily dozen. when I heard someone up in Room II. Miss Spencer. of course. straightening her room. She said she planned on having a busy schedule this year with English and Latin but then she always does. I made my perilous descent of the stairs Cyou ought to try it on all fourslj and was just curling up on a mat to rest when I was greeted by a familiar sound. I didnit have to look to know Miss Stout had parked her i'Famous Ford outside and was coming to get the library ready for my protegees. NVith her was Mrs. Kopesky. that super Math teacher, who informed me she was really glad to see me. Gee, I blushed clear up to my ear tips. Giving up the idea of a nap. I bolted back into the shop for a drink. The fountain was already running so I guessed Mr. Troskv had returned. Right there he was, hammer in hand. ready to begin the yearis clamor in a big way. I hate hammers Calways reminds me of shoeing tirnej so I headed for the hand room. where I found Mr. Northcott giving a music lesson. XVhen heis not working with the band, he performs his duties as grade school principal so he was too lmsv to talk, THE FACULTY WERE HERE Mus. ELEANOR STRONG Miss Dours WVATSON Miss Eiimxxon Cunnan Miss Mn. Il. C. JORDAN PAULINI-L IIENDRICKSON Mn. JACK l os'rEu IVIILLANVRENCETHOINIPSON Mn. R. C. FOLAND Mu. N. D. XVELLEII S0011 I 11oticed two strange people looking mighty be- wildered, so I introduced myself to Miss Doris NVatson, the new art teacher, and Mr. jack F oster, the speech Pllld English instructor. I showed them around my school and they caught the contagious rash of my pride pretty quickly. While we were on the tour, we saw Mr. Troth, dreamily engaged in inspecting blueprints for the science department in the new building. Ah, yes. The next morning was a lonely OIIC u11til about I0 A.M. in came a curly-haired young man. He spotted the basketball I had been working out with and quicker tllklll it takes to wink he had taken possession. Very appropriately Basketball Coach Charles Nay walked in at that moment and, as explanations were i11 order, I found out the young man was Mr. N. D. Weller, our new history teacher. Leaving these two basketball fiends, I trotted over to view the 11ew building. As I rounded the corner I encountered my friend, Miss Greer, talking to Miss Hendrickson whom I had already met. I made Miss Creer promise to get the girls' giant volley ball for me and received an invitation from Miss Hendrickson to attend choir anytime. Whoopee! Two birds with one hoof. When I went back to the high school building. I became highly indignant because Mr. ll. C. Foland did not speak to me until I realized he probably wasnt aware of my existence yet. He was so busy studying ledgers and commercial class books that I decided to return later. I was getting hungry so I galloped over to the Home Ee. room to raid the ice box. just as I began eating who should appear but Mrs. Strong. She made it perfectly clear whose refrigerator it was even if I am the spirit of the school. MR. Homf:RT THOMAS MR. ROBERT KRYTER MII. VVINFIELD Woon MRS. ALICE BLIND Ever notice how clean thc school is? Don't thank me. Iim a very poor housekeeper so the administration supplied me with a crew of very efficient helpers. Believe me, our three custodians Mr. Wagner, Mrs. Scott, and Mr. Miller, have a job on their hands keeping the school shipshape, and they're certainly death on dirt. BRAINS. BEAUTY. BRAWN Of course it isn't the faculty only that keeps the school ticking. Did you ever hear of an iron board? Thatls what the school board is. They hold the iron hand of control over my school. My advice is called for sometimes but I let them run things mostly by their own judgment. Which reminds me, I was coming back from board meeting the other day when I fell down so hard I thought I had split a hoof. I hurried to the school nurse, Mrs. Beth Blind, who Hxed it in a jiffy. MRS. BETII BLIND MR. ALBEIIT WAGNEIX MRS. EVA SCOTT MR. HARRY INIILLER Q? AND WHAT HAVE YUU! Along with the student office force Mrs. Alice Blind, school clerk, does a fine joh in the office. One dav I was over there trving to get mv mail when I realized what a inerrv chase that division leads. I sat down on a chair hut was immediately uprooted, hoofs and all. Unfortunately the chair was in front of a typewriter and no non-essential uses valuable typewriter space. I leaned against the door but didnt stay there long for a member of the student oflice force came grinning through with some xital info. Answer from Mrs. Blind was detained by a three gun telephone crisis. My nerves were beginning to jangle hut they couldnit he heard aliove the hells which another meinher of the S.O.F. touched oft. Let me out of heref, l neighed. Thereafter my mail was delivered to me. Office Force Standing: Mrs. Alice Blind, Marilyn Smith, Pat Bender. Mary Ann Bische, Cary Denney. Mary Lon llart. Seated: Pat Monee. Doris Lewis. Barhara Morgan, Marilyn Searles. XValter Bishop. Next in my gloating pride of the school comes the Student Council. Since the school is lor their henefit. the students have a hand in running it as they should. The Student Couneil speaks with the student's voice. llere my kids get the chance to air their ideas for the henctit of the administration. Ill never forget the '43-'49 Council. They helped take care of the crowds Inspection Night For the new huilding hyconductingtours and they carried on a council custom hy filling the name hoards with the correct info during lmaskethall season. This group of elect- ed students under the guidance of Mr. Troth and Xlr. Thompson has always received the Sparkie Plug seal of approval. Student Council On stage: Ceorge Vance. lim Martin. lack Mayhugh. Margie Mel-Janicls. Pauline Parke. Ed Such. Mr. Troth. Seated: tll lack Fuller. Sue llearce. Sandra I.ong. Charles Martin, Tonnnv Ccnnng. Seated: fill Mary Ann McArtlnn'. lim Breen. Don Swenson. Nancy lleston, John lieidy. -lody Piper, Nancy Callaway, Sharon Brady. chool Spirit Helped Win These All the people we just talked about had jobs to do around the school and I suppose you wonder what there is left for me to do. Being spirit of the school isnit hard work and it certainly isnit tedious. In case you donit understand, let me try to explain. I'm that spark that makes my teams fight just a little bit harder in a pinch, that certain something that makes the kids yell louder at the games or whenever Speedway is mentioned. See that swell display of athletic trophies over there? You all know how those were won. Through my boys, athletic skill! Hard Work, training, self-denial, and good coaching are behind every one of those awards and I like to think that school spirit is a factor, too. Old Sparkie is the one that makes you swell with pride when you look at the buildings of the school or say 'Tin from Speedwayv in that special tone of voice. Youill all remember these things when youive been away from school a long time and that means youill remember me. live been the spirit of the school a long time and I've loved every minute of it. I WELCUMED NEW STUDENTS Seventh Grade Lads How l: Aluim lla-icl1, limmiwrl Sli-irwnit. -Iinuniy l7111'i1'y, Clnirlcs ilism-iw. cil'Ul'gl' 'l'l1m11ps1111, Dauiiml i,U1'llK', li01111v Ali11'i1fl1t, Bill i'iiil'l'Illilll. Hc1w:2: iIiL'illll'l .1X11gc1', Ilia-1111111 Cusv. Huy Smith, Bl'llt'l' K1-llvy, NY:11'11v :X1'1111-11t1'u11l, cil'lH'Ql' iJl'f'l'l', i3L'l'11i1' Aituilh. Row 23: XlAll'SilLlii Dislmii, lm I,illl1-11111. C1-urgm' Nlitciwll, limmxliici' IJUISUII. Nliku ifllillllli, lJ2llliL'i lDUil'll, 'l'1'ci1i1' i31'1'1'11, .Iulm NYc'clciic', 'l'i1c1111a1s Ci11'1'r1'. Seventh Grade Lassies Now 1: -lilL'1llli0 Lollii:1111i. Nillfy iJI'Ail'li. -Indy liairris, S111'11i1 N1'wso1111-, -Imly llilN'l'. Nana-1' Lung, Ilizmai I,1'1111ic. Xl:11'ga11'1'l XYiIlgK'llLil'l'. Hairy lfmln- i1ivi1'r. Row 2: A1111 ll4'11i1'1'. 511111 NYi11g1'111l1'1', I,i111ia1 Davis, M'1rily11 'I-ilUlIl2l5. 11111111 'l'1'1i1l1-r, Xlurilyin Quiiivil, C.11'c1iy11 f,?lliiil'l1, -IOAIIIII l a11'i1'1', Sillllifil Davis, Patty Slater. Row 53: 130111111 Shultz, -lllllll Xi1ll'Yl'i. Sauicim NVils1111, lJ2lllIl'i1l Owings, llziwmtliy lhwivs. l'i1yiiis Nllldllllilll, 11-1111 l31'm'g1-, Sililiilv' lC11gla1111i, Nlviu Stugv. Suv Ziuk. i Alvsvntz 1,1lfI'iL'iil BIou1'1'. Miss Thelma Stout .,.... ,,.,,,, C lass Spqmgm lohu ltiliholf .,.....,. . ,,,,, Vice President Max lllnnplc ...... ,,,,,,,A,,, T reasurer Richard Silnnph ,,.,,,, ,MYAA, P rpgidenf Loretta Richards ..... ,.... S eerctary THE LIVING DEAD Freshmen Row 1: Helen McClelland, lN'lichael Beyersdorfer, Rachel Rea, Sharon Houpt, Ronald Cherry, Donna Sarehett, Shirley Stage, Darliue Siefers, Cary Denney. How 2: Roberta Ilelser, Donna Craybill, Tommy llanna, Ronald VVhite, llichard Stulnph, Donald Swenson, John Rikhotf, Richard Jordan, Verna Pracd, Barbara Morgan. Row 3: lim Coughlin, Bob Ryan, jim Vogel, Francis Preble, jim Hill, lack Henderson, Jack Arthur, Max lhnnple, Christina Stephens, Danny Pohlar. Freshmen Bow 1: Kathleen XVoodrult, Bob Robbins, Barbara Kryter, Loretta Stillson, Shirley Long, Carol Pleyte, jo'Ann Bozich, Loretta Richards, Glmene Harrah, Robert Ferris. Row 2: Nancy Owings, Richard Skidmore, Betty Campbell, jerry Long. Billy Toole, Charles YValters, Thomas Haley, Edward Hawkins, Florence Bische, Margaret Davidson, Mary Ann McArthur. Row 3: Dave VVilson, Kenneth Lawson, Gene Downs, Edwin Lucas. David Faulkner, Bill Heinekamp, John Dryer, Walter Bishop, Richard VVolfe, Eddie Racer, David Ketron. Absent: Robert Segadine. The seventh grade can't be forgotten because itis the toughest adjustment year. Perhaps it's the upper classmen who are always in the spotlight but it's worth remembering that the seventh gradeis great day is coming. I always take particular notice of the Freshmen wandering about my halls. I say particular because Iim always interested in watching a class as it comes to a big step in its developinent. I love to watch their initiation especially. The class of ,52 had one I won,t forget and I bet they won't either. They were really celebrities at the Danville-Speedway football game! I almost jumped out of my hide when I saw those girls congregate on the bleachers. My thoughts turned to sabotage as I saw a completely new look. Skirts upside AFTER INITIATIUN. down, hair in pigtails, sun glasses, and deadly dolls arenit exactly what you expect to see on a bunch of comely-looking girls. When I realized my mistaken impression, I gave a great big horse laugh and warned my spokesman, Mr. Thompson, to see that the initiation was kept strictly all in fun. Old Sparkie feels a surge of pride as he looks back on the mem- bers of this class this year. Their sixty-three enthusiastic members started right off by putting 813.20 in their class treasury as profit from the Freshie's Frolicf' juke box dance after the Brownsburg game. And speaking of talent, let me tell you about the six freshmen in our choir. Verna Praed, Bob Robbins, Ghnene Harrah, Carol Pley- te, Tommy Hanna, and Edward Hawkins all lent their voices to the choir but it's amazing to me how they could yell so vociferously at the ball games and still be able to sing. While on the subject of music. they weren,t to be outdone in the band. This mighty class of Good- mans, James and Sousas was represented by 16 classmates. By now you know how well I love to rattle on and on about my kids but I'm so busy, I must have someone else say a few words for me now and then. The Frosh help me along this line with Mar- garet Davidson, Iohn Dryer, jim Hill, and Christina Stephens when the time comes to debate. The class officers saw as head man Dick Stumph with john Rikhoff taking all the vice and adding it to top office. Money mad Max Rumple counted all the Frosh finance while Loretta Richards recorded all the goings-on of one of my most up-and-coming classes. Tl'lAT'S MY FRESHMEN Sponsor, Miss Stout, sure had a job at every class meeting but she probably enjoyed it. All my classesiare full of spirit and thank goodness for itl This wasn,t the first year I had noticed that the kids of '52 were athleticly inclined but I was surprised to see almost all the Freshmen boys on the athletic field, putting their shoulders to the wheel of Sparkie,s Great Gridiron Machine. After a year of practice they're all hoping to play varsity on the new football field and I'll sure be there to watch them. This isnit a one sport, class either as the facts point out. Fifteen Freshmen boys survived the cut during early season to Hnish with Coach Sallee's basketball reserves. I'll always remember the class of ,52 who made their Freshman year one of the best. TRAVEL IN BUUKS Look at that picture of the old library! Remember how pitiful those temporary rooms looked? Miss Stout and her assistants have been working in cramped quarters for a long time and they really deserve that new library theyre promised but their quarters in the new building are an improvement. fm sure Miss Stout likes me but she does resent my reading books with dirty hoofs. She says even the kids know better than that. QDo my kids have hoofs, to0?j Library Force Seated: Kathryn Broekuian, Pat Bennett, Nancy Owings. Standing: Norma Haekleuian, Dave Ledbetter, Dan VValston, Rosemary Doran, Miss Stout, Charles Cantwell, Fred Vtlingert. AND IN CARS We were one of the first schools in the county to offer a Drivers Training Class and of that fact I'm very proud, One day my enthusiasm got the better of my judgment and I decided to go for a casual drive with one class of beginning drivers. Did I say casual? Needless to say, anymore my own four legs are my favor- ite mode of transportation. Mr. Sallee's nerves must be made of steel. Fewer speeders in Speedwayv is the class motto. Drivers Training Barbara Butterworth, Bill Mugg, Ed Such, Barbara Campbell, Mr. Clyde Sallee. - .M 'fx N 1 - ,,.. ....i.Q...l1....r,,,a..,,.1-r.7,. ,WM ..,.t,.,,. .WL Ac. . e if K Q ig , i:s 'e 7.,.,. ..,'L.,7, 1i,f,,g,aQgggl , , AJ it e Qu, , Varsity How ln Dau- Hoyt-r, Cliairlvs Inu-, Bill l.uiil!. lxoimi lxiii M Y L I T T L E B 0 Y S luck hiilyllllgll, Dick Amh'rsmi. Teal lniwslmii, .-Xl Xl'li'1'lIL'I'5. liow 2: llaive 'l'limmiiis, llziroltl lillflik'llLl1lll. lioiiiii lilniiitl. C li ull N Xl uliii -Iohn Naitlolny, Bob Coughlin, Ct-urge Yum-n', liulpli l'ulll'r, liif-liguml Ilu in DeMoss. August 16g 1948, I was taking it easy, trving to keep C001 when Row 3: Charles YVoodrul'l', Iohn Powell, Clciiy llmlsmi, Ilixitl limi It ix Suddenly 1 heard thc Click , , l Click l . . duck of football Shoes Smith. lxenncth XVIIICCIIL l'recl wXlllgl'l'l, Umm c.l'LlXYlUI'll. Don Bit-is Coaches coming up the rump from the dressing room. Believe it or not, on this hot summer day approximately 40 eager boys, completely nttired in football gear, were running on to my practice field. Here came Coach Ralph Johnson, beaming like a boy with a new toy, for this was the opening practice for his 1948 Speedway Football Team. Yep, my little boys had 21 lot of work because they were defending the c:0llfl'l'l'ilCl' and County Championships. Ralph Jolinson: Crauluzile of Central Norinail C11-lit-gt-, in ni liiuiilli Xl ii of COLlClliIlg. Clyde Szlllvvz Also til Central Nlll'll12lI College, iii lhirml yt ii is xssisl ml L-out-li, Captains Konnv King: Blaise ziwaml winner for ISHS. Jack hlzlyliiigliz Voted lIl0StlYilill1lliiL' lor IFJ lS lbollmll seals at I DAVE BOYER Right End CHARLES LOVE BILL LONG RONNY BLAND DICK ANDERSON TED LAWSON AL NVIECHERS Right Tackle Right Guard Center Left Guard Left Tackle Left End JACK MAYHUGH Quarterback GEORGE VANCE HAROLD KUYKENDALL KONNY KING Right Halfback Fullback Left Halfback FED UN THE GREEN GRASS UF VICTUBY Sept. 10, they opened their season against the Brownsburg Bull- dogs, whose bark proved worse than their bite, as my boys trampled them 32-6. It was two in a row after sending the Danville Warriors home with a 24-0 scalping. Against Decatur Central, my boys had me worried for awhile, but they came through with a 21-0 victory. The week of Oct. 1 was filled with hard work preparatory to the clash with the Lawrence Bears. Our board of strategy composed of Head Coach Ralph johnson, Assistant Coach Clyde Sallee, Bogan Nobel, and john Holrnstead worked long and hard with the boys who paid off with their best performance of the year, 34-18. I was getting a little uneasy because next came the Ben Davis Giants, a worthy opponent in any competitive sport. This was the initial contest between our two schools in football. My worries were well founded, as the Giants played inspired ball, but my brawny boys managed to salvage their fourth game, 13-12. The Quakers from Plainfield and the Beech Grove Hornets proved to be victims No. 6 and No. 7 of the campaign by scores of 34-19 and 26-6 respectively. Then came the last game of the year, always a tough one. These football fellows of mine had won 16 straight games, spanning over three seasons, and the County Crown was in the balance. I was mighty worried as my Brown and Cold Plugmen took the field against the little but rugged Pike Red Devils. Breaking out with a rash of touchdowns in the last half, my boys dispelled all worries with a smashing 32-7 victory. Boy, was I happy and proud of my 1948 football team! FREE 0F THE TASTE UF My boys had won 25 of their last 26 ball games, their third straight Mid-State Conference Crown, and their second straight county title. Let me tell you a few things about the boys, coaches and people who helped make this a successful season. Starting from the left and working right on that massive forward wall, we find Dave Boyer, 6 foot and 165 pound, a 3-year: man who, starting out in his Freshman year as a halfback, was converted to the end position his junior year. There he stuck fstuck in the path of many opposing ball toters, that isj. Dave was plagued with countless injuries this year, but still found time to contribute im- mensely to the team's victories. Charles Love put his bid in for the right tackle position his Sophomore year. Nothing but graduation could take it away from this 6', 1 , 240 pound lad. jolly Cholly, as he is known by his teammates, was honored by the Conference coaches his Junior year, being selected for the tackle berth. When a team is on defense, they usually have a boy to call defensive signals, that is, study the opponent's offense, weakness, and strength and then set the defense to stop it. Naturally Coach Johnson chose Bill Long, 6 foot, 215 pound Senior right guard, who was practically an immovable rock on defense. Proof of his outstanding playing ability lies in the fact he was selected on the All-County Team. One of the hardest playing boys this year was a Junior, Ronny Bland. Coach johnson used this 6 foot, 175 pound boy at guard in '47, but moved him to the center position this season and he filled DEFEAT ,--yds Student Managers Freshman Footbail VValter Bishop jack Fuller Kneeling: Richard jordan, john Rikhoff-Mayhugh and Bland illustrating-Danny Pohlar, Bob Rohhins, Gary Denney, Dave EVilson, Boh Ryan, Mr. Sallee. Standing: Bill Heinekamp, Richard Skidmore, Gene Downs, lack Arthur, Eddie Racer, Iim Vogel, Max Rnmple, Jim Coughlin, Richard Wolfe, Jerry Long, Richard Stumph, Jack Henderson, Tommy Hanna, Don Swenson, Kenneth Lawson, Billy Toole. the job, hut good. A ferocious tackler on defense, and a competent offensive boy, he makes the future look a little rosier for the ever- worrying Coach Johnson. ' Dick Anderson was handed the right guard position in his Sopho- more year. Being comparatively small for such a position, this 5' S , 160 pound senior displayed speed and determination enough to baffle larger opponents. Dick was given the Lions Club Award for the most improved football player his Sophomore year. Iust thinking about the massive 6 foot, 250 pound right tackle, Ted Lawson, makes me glad I am the spirit of Speedway. I really feel sorry for those who had to play opposite this rugged boy. Proof he is amazingly agile for his size and a bulwark on offense and defense lies in the fact he was All-County his junior and Senior years. Allan VViechers, 6' 4 , 185 pounds, played the other end position Playing football his Senior year only, he nevertheless proved his merits on the gridiron. Taking advantage of his tremendous height and glue-like hands, he proved a serious threat as a pass receiver. Seven touchdown passes were hauled in by the big boy. Jack Mayhugh was outstanding in the county as signal caller, ball handler, and passer for 3 years. The secret to the success of the T-formation is a smart, alert, fakey boy and this 5' 9 , 165 pound lad filled the bill. His teammates thought enough of him to vote him most valuable player on this year's team. Over a span of three seasons, Jack tossed 179 passes and completed 96 for a percentage of 586, T.Dfs resulting from 32 and only 3 being intercepted. He was voted on the All-Conference team his Sophomore year and honored on the All-County team his Senior year. George Vance was the smallest member of the first eleven, but by no means the least aggressive. A hard tackler and blocker, he paved the way for many a touchdown jaunt. This 5' 7 , 150 pound halfback will be back next season. Fullback Harold Kuykendall was appropriately nicknamed by Indianapolis sports writers as Krunch. Mr. George Johnson, sports writer for the Indianapolis News, stated he much prefers running over someone than around him, which pretty well sums up this 6 foot, 195 pound human battering ram. Possessing a never-say-diev spirit, Harold Cby far the most consistent ground gainer on the teaml pulled the fellows out of many a tight spot. Proof of his spirit and determination lies in the fact that he received the Lions Club award for the most improved football player. Mr. Johnson has plenty of reason to smile when he thinks of this hard-driving Sophomore. Konny King is the type of ball player who caused numbers to be put in the back of a jersey as well as the front, for that is all much of the opposition ever saw of him, as he raced to the T.D. zone. Possessing speed and change of pace galore in his 5' S , 150 pound frame, he was a constant scoring threat. Playing his third year of varsity ball he tallied 75 points to lead his teammates in scoring and was also an excellent blocker and defensive man. Konny was chosen on the All-County his Junior and Senior years. These boys on my first eleven are by no means the only boys I will remember. Bill Mugg, 5' 11 , 210 pound Senior, was Johnson's No. 1 handy man. Called upon to play center, tackle, or guard he did so with equal ability at each position. There was Ralph Potter who played a good game at guard, lieet-rooted Ray Smith, a sure sighted tackler, Buddy Hughes, displaying great possibilities as an end, and Fred Wingert who helped a lot on defense. These boys are only Sophomores. Charles Martin, who played fullback and end, Bob Coughlin, guard and Don Crawford, halfback, are Juniors. These boys are all letter winners and will be the nucleus of Coach Johnson's '49 team. Don,t let anybody tell you we won't have some good material for the coming years at S.H.S. Anybody seeing those 25 hard working Freshmen would know better than to say that. Under the guidance of Coach Sallee, these boys played four games. Dropping their first two encounters they showed they learn and profit from experience quickly as they won their last two. Playing a VVashington High School squad, which over-manned them greatly, they lost 38-6. Against Park School, the lihinies lost another, 12-0. Profiting from these defeats they beat the Plainfield and Franklin Township Frosh 20-12 and 21-14. The experience gained from these games will be very valuable as Coach Johnson molds them into future S.H.S. elevens. Of course all of you guys and gals know Mr. Ralph Jolmson and Mr. Clyde Sallee, because besides coaching the team they also teach, WHILE THE CRUWDS CI-IEERED but there are two other men who will long live in my memories of this eventful year. Mr. Hogan Nobel and Mr. john Holmstead freely and unselfishly donated many hours in helping Mr. johnson in coach- ing and also scouting opposition. Doing the task just because they ioved the game, for they received no pay, they proved very instru- mental in the teamis victories. Have you ever seen all the football gear there is to a football uniform? Helmets, pads, shoes, pants, etc. Have you ever realized that somebody must be responsible for this equipment and the count- less duties to be done at the games? Yes, these things together make quite a task, but Jack Fuller and VV alter Bishop did a Wonderful job in keeping all the regalia in order. These student managers were a tremendous help to the team and Coach johnson. Itis the enthusiasm and spirit the student body shows for a sport that makes it a success. To create this spirit We must have a good team, and We had that. To display it, We must have good yell leaders. We were again very fortunate, for we had excellent yell leaders, who go under the monikers of Norma jean Sauer, Armedia Fry, Marilyn Smith, and Dee Covell. Yes, they were really OK and I will remem- ber them a long time. VVell, thereis the football season just a fond memory now, but Iill be here next year when again I will hear the click . . . clack . . . click . . . of football shoes and follow Coach Iohnsonis teams to greater peaks of victory. Yell Leaders MARILYN SMITH DEE COVELL ARMEDIA FRY NORMA JEAN SAUER H111 Junior Class Play Standing: Doris XVhite, Charles Martin, Jane Kennedy, Ronny Bland, Margie McDanicls, David Thomas, Ray Stewart, Dick Kaufman. Seated: Bob Coughlin, Marilyn Smith, Phyllis Brown, Sandra Long. Senior Class Play of l948 Standing: Duane Belcher, Denny Hughes, Sara Parke, Shirley Graesch, Donna Thorne, Rita Dyer, Nancy Covell, Jim Crumley, Miss Spencer, Janice Firley, H. O. P1'itchard, Sandra Heston, Wilma VVeaver, Bill Bard, Ethyl King, Bud Chambers, Pat Craft. Seated: Dick Harbison, Katie Heaton, Bill Roberts, Phyllis Flinn, Marcheta Collins, Bob Genung, George Ziegelmueller. MELUDBAMMER AT ITS BEST Football plays arenit the only kind I enjoy. A good comedy put on by Speedway kids is a perfect formula for a lot of fun. Speaking of formulas, wonder what kind of formula that was whose theory Dick Kaufman kept exploding in the Junior Play. CCarefull Mr. Troth is still trying to find out.J For Spring F ever that production had a lot of life. That's the Juniors for you, though. Remember the scene where they tied David Thomas to the coat rack? What a riotl Glad things like that don't happen in real life. They don't, do they? You never know about these humans. Charlie Martin as Professor Bean, the bug mad zoologist, interested me. I wonder if he could do anything about my overly healthy crop of fleas. Ronnie Bland and Marge McDaniels made a cute leading couple too but hadn't I remembered them together before that? All those good looking Junior girls on stage didn't detract from the play either. Speaking of one good comedy leads to speaking of another and that takes us back to the play put on by the graduating class of '48. What was the name of that play? Oh, yes, Tattletale.,' It all comes back to me now. Patty, portrayed by Janice Farley, got her secret diary published in the paper under a pen name. The situation may have proved very embarrassing to all those whose names were mentioned in the revealing diary but it proved very laugh provoking to the whole audience, including me. Jim Crumley deserves honor- able mention as chief laugh-getter for that fun-l-illed play, too. That play really had a cast, 23 of them. I'm still proud to think of the class of 348 as my kids. Mr. B. C. lfoland ....,,.. .,..,,....,,...,,............................ C lass Sponsor Nancy Ileslon ,,.A .....,, ..,..... S L 'eretary Nancy lforhes .A,,.,,,, ..,,.......... T reasurer Barlmara Biehards ,,,.,,, ..,..... N 'ice President 'Tom Sutherland ,,,,,,,, ,.......... 1 'resident WHATS THE FDRMULA Sophomores Row 1: Rosemary Cihson, Beverly XVunder, Pat DeValz. Marilyn Frey, Shirley Howard, Suanne Crumley, Doris Lewis. Row 2: Norma llaelcleman, Pat Monee, Carol llertling, 'Ioan lll'llL'll1ll'tl, George Vance, Norma Zeiher, Nancy Forbes. Mary lloss. Row 3: Charles Davis, Rosemary Doran, lim Cox. Bill Lockwood, Harold Knykendall, Gerald Endres, Bob Thorne, liiehard Petraits. Sophomores Bow 1: Kathryn Broekman, Barhara Richards, Pat Doherstein, Eleanor Garnier, Nancy Heston, VVanda Armentrout, Dee Covell. Row 2: Dolores Medenwald, David Hiee, ,lim D1-Moss, David Beelc, Ray Smith, Fred VVinger1t, Mary Lents, VVayne Houpt, Darlene Adams. Bow 3: Iohn Powell, Gerry Hodson. jim Breen, Charles YVoodrufl', Tom Sutherland, VVilliam Hesselgrave, Ralph Potter, Don Bledsoe, Charles Cantwell, Richard Hughes. You know I've decided that being a school spirit isn't such a soft job after all. Capable help is capable help but 309 kids are almost 310 responsibilities. They're all so different too. Letis take the Sopho- mores for example. They all have talents galore and are represented in practically every club in school. The other day I went trotting in to hear the choir sing and I counted ten Sophomores on the very Brst count. George Vance is in Madrigal too. The 2 year olds are represented in band as well as choir. The library would be a duller place without them. Kathryn Brockman, Norma Hackleman, Rosemary Doran, Charles Cantwell and Fred WVingert all aid Miss Stout in our store house of knowledge. I'm sorta partial to the office force because they scratch my back when the rush isnit on, so it's with pride I mention that Pat Monce and Doris Lewis both work in the schoolis Sanctum sanctorum. When the l7.B.L.A. was decorating my stables for the F.B.T. Dance, I noticed Wanda Armentrout, Dory Medenwald, Nancy Heston, Bar- Wanda Armentrout, nomenclator of the Latin Club, tells me that her classmates are interested in Latin. Kathryn Brockman serves as amanuensis Qsecretary, that isp for this organization. Mr. Foster tells me that Kathy makes a line debater also and that the same can be said of jim Breen. The Sophomore girls had a fine team in the G.A.A. basketball tourney this year! Although they dropped the linal game of the play- offs, they fought hard all the way. Speaking of girls' athletics reminds me the fellows looked pretty good in that field too. Harold Kuykendall and George Vance helped me keep my prestige by working hard along with the other fellows to retain the County Football and Basketball Championships. The rest of the fellows didnit make either of the varsity squads but never- theless they were always right in there playing on the second squads, working as student managers, or just plain yelling at the games. Yelling reminds me of a pretty little Sophomore girl who just com- pleted her second year on the yelling squad. Yes, sir, Dee Covell is FUR THE CLASS UF 1951? VIM. VIGUR, AND VITALITY bara Richards, and Mary Lou floss working hard on the card tables. Speaking of cards reminds me of the time some sophomore fellows challenged me to a card game. I had a terrible time making them give me back my saddle blanket. The other day I happened i11 on Dramatic Club meeting when Nancy Heston was giving her Student Council report. fGeorge Vance and jim Breen are two more 2 year olds in the Councill While watching the meeting I saw that the Sophomore girls are interested in Dramatics. Nancy Heston and Barbara Richards both did a fine job in Little W'0men. really something worth yelling about. Of course it was purely due to coincidence that the Sophomores lost to the Seniors in the final game of the intramural tourney. After looking at so many individual achievements this class should be looked at as an organization. Under the guidance of their spon- sor, Mr. Foland, and leadership of Tom Sutherland, president, this enterprising class sold china footballs with County Champs inscribed upon them. Sparkie really is proud to say each individual member of this class is making the words vim, vigor, and vitality mean the Class of '51. Future Sarah Bernharclls XVhile looking over some old newspaper clippings the other day I came across one article, published last spring. just criminal! HORSEBURCEltSl Imagine me in a bun. Reading about horseburgers reminded me of llllllllJUl'g6l'S which brought me right back home to one of the oldest organizations in the school, the Dramatic Club. In October my amateur thespians were using my place of abode regularly getting ready for their big pro- duction, Little IVUIIICH. XVhen that big night in Novem- ber finally rolled around, the play was such a success I clapped so hard I knocked a nail out of my shoe. In February displaying different talent, the girls gave The Dormitory Dubl' for convocation. That made two swell plays in one year. Little Women Row I: Sue Pearce, Cynthia Campbell. Row 2: Sondra Bilsky, Charlene Stevens, Norma Hackleman. Row 3: Nancy Heston, Barbara Richards, Pat Thompson, Norma jean Sauer. Dramatic Club Front stage: Pat Bender, Pat Monce, Carol Hertling, Mary Hoss, joan Pritchard, Nancy llcston, Suanne Crumlcy, Dee Covell, Kathryn Brockman, Pat Doberstein, Norma llackleman. Back stage: Barbara Morgan, Armedia Fry, Melba Ilarlan, Pat Thompson, Marilyn Searles, Barbara Richards, Norma ,lean Sauer, Rosemary Doran, Sue Pearce, Phyllis Brown, Sondra Bilsky, Miss Agnes Spencer, Charlene Stevens, Barbara Gwinn, Marilyn Smith. , ' i949 . f I 40 M I y9'f K3 y I li P 77zwY 'd f x f ' I in ? L' My l 457' lx N V .l . I I 4. l I' lx X 'fy I - rf 7 'X X2 , Winter Exercise My Il-A-S-K-If-T-l3-A-I.-l,, with the coming of this lloosier Madness, I kick my old legs for joy. This game of the round hall is indeed a fascinating one, and lmasliethall, as it is played in Indiana, is nothing' short of llysleria. I had three boys, jack Mavliugh, lionuy King, and .Nl XViechers, from last year's lirst live for Coach Nay to form the nucleus of another championship team. I also had from last yearls team Ray Stewart, Dave Boyer, Jael: Vaughn, and IIarold Kuykendall, who would play a prominent role in Coach Nay's plans to defend the Marion County 4-team, and Sectional crowns. Piny Stewart, Ronny Bland, Dick Boles, luck Muyliugh, Harold Kuykendnll, George- Vance-, Louis Sent:-r, Ronny Dave Boyer, Al Wiechers, Absent: Duane Wiechers. Eleven Champions All in a Row Name A. Wiechers K. King 1. Mayhugh R. Stewart Yr. Pos. Sr. F Sr. C Sr. C Ir. C GP FGA F G Per. 24 304 96 .316 24 326 86 .264 24 220 66 .300 23 201 55 .273 FTA FT 1 10 63 87 50 76 55 48 26 Per. Tot. .573 255 .574 222 .724 187 .542 136 Va rsitf' D. Boyer I. Vaughn H. Kuykendall D. NViechers D. Boles G. Vance R. Bland L. Senter Totals Sr. Sr So Ir Ir. Ir. Ir Sr. F-G G-F F F F-G G F G 19 10 King, luck Nyllllffllll P 206 57 .276 19 9 .474 123 56 87 27 310 27 15 .556 69 20 44 10 18 8 .445 28 25 27 11 .407 13 4 .307 26 18 28 7 250 13 8 .615 22 12 13 1 077 15 6 .400 8 11 4 1 .250 2 2 1.000 4 6 7 1 .143 6 2 .333 4 7 1467 418 .285F434 248 .571 1084 392 My hopes for an undefeated season were shattered as the Flashes from Franklin Twp. proved poor hosts, sending my boys home with a 32-30 defeat. The next three outings were all at home and the gang took advantage of this as they squeezed by Brownsburg 30-28, trounced Plainfield 45-36, and Swamped Manual 45-28. The Naymen's journey to Mooresville proved disastrous as the Pioneers edged my boys in a thrilling overtime contest, 51-49. Returning to the friendly confinement of S.H.S., my fellows trampled a cold Danville five, 49- 21. With Allen Wiechers contributing 25 points, we swamped Green- wood 61-49. Against Lawrence Central, we lost our first and only home game of the season, 38-36. My gang picked up their first trophy, winning the 4-Team tourney at Plainfield, whipping Plainfield, 52-31 and overpowering Monrovia in the finals, 46-30. Returning home, they trounced the Hornets from Beech Grove, 60-41. The following week we jumped on the bus to Bloomington and mangled the Univees 66-37. Next on the agenda was the county tourney with my boys the defending champions. Taking on the Beech Grove Ilornets in their opening game, they posted a 38-30 victory and followed this with a 44-33 battering over the Giants from Ben Davis. This brought us into the final game with Warren Central, which proved to be the most nerve Wracking of my career. Even now when I think of that game, I feel as though I'll melt right down tail, teeth, and hoof. Jack Vaughn finally sank the winning basket in that sudden death fheart failure, that ish overtime to assure the Plugs of a 37-35 victory. The following week, the newly- crowned county champs fell into the abyss of defeat as the Warren Warriors swamped us 49-38 to avenge this county defeat. The following weekend, we split a brace of games, winning the first against Pike Twp., 40-25 and losing the second tilt against the Continentals from Washington, 42-39. My boys continued their su- U 22 5 N- KUNNY KING Guard DICK BOLES Guard IACK MAYHUGH Guard IACK VAUGHN HAROLD KUYKENDALL Guard Forward GUIDED BY THEIR CDACH premacy over the Ben Davis Giants as the Giants met defeat again, 47-37. The final season game of' the year proved to be disastrous as the Decatur Central Hawks downed my quintet, 44-41. The I.H.S.A.A. tourney began the next week and I had high hopes for my boys as they journeyed to Danville to defend their Sectional crown. Their first outing against Danville proved successful to the tune of 48-36. My boys continued to their ultimate goal of being champs by moving past Brownsburg, 43-33. Playing the Plain- field Quakers in the semi-final game, my fellows made me feel awful good with a 56-31 victory. Sailing along with a comfortable 32-23 ialftimc lead, the gang looked like a shoo-in for the sectional crown, but a courageous rally by the Amo Aces nipped my boys 51-44. Basketball came to an end at Speedway until next year, when once again Hoosier Hysteria makes the headlines. Second Team Record r-.,--f- f .. . Nov Franklin Twp. 22 Speedway Nov Brownsburg 18 N ov Plainfield 19 Dec Manual 26 ' Dec. Mooresville 19 ' Dec. Danville 23 ' Dec. Greenwood 21 ' Dec. Lawrence Central 18 ' jan. Beech Grove 15 ' jan. U. Bloomington 28 ' jan. Warren Central 18 ' Feb. Pike Twp. 25 ' Feb. Washington 32 ' Feb. Ben Davis 38 Feb Decatur Central 37 FliliSl'I'MAN AND CO-CAPTAINS AND COACH SECOND TEAM COACH Bay Stewart Charles Nay Al Wiecllers Clyde Sallee Louie Senter STUDENT MANAGERS Ronny Bland Guard Tom Sutherland David Beck Forward Row Bow Rr Jw Stinnph. Row Row IHOTC. Second Team Loekwoocl, Hughes, NVils0n, VVingert, DeMoss, Potter. Swenson, Ileinekrnnp, Rlnnple, Towle, Riklmif, Long. llnwkins, jordan, Lawson, Skidmore, Cherry, Ilaunm, Pohlur, Freshmen Heinekannp, Rlnnple, VVils0n, Long, Swenson, Lawson, Toole. liikhoff, Ilzlnna, Hawkins, Pohlur, Jordan, Stulnph, Cherry, Skirl- Junior High Row 1: Doieu, Dolson, Dotson, liuteh, Enclres, XVunder, Genung, Theiss Vunee, Beeler. How 2: Close, Smith, Boyer, Breen, Mitchell, Littleton, XVecldle, Curtis Cherry, Kelley. Row 3: Ellernmnn, Re-idy, Heston, Zeunik, Mellalniels, Anger, Farley Thoxnpson, Steirwult, Pmielmrcls, Alhright. HDNURS T0 LUUK FDRWARD T0 AND HUNURS T0 REMEMBER Somethin f to brighten next vear,s outlook is our scra J JV second . If . I l , team which. under the able guidance of Clyde Sallee, posted a commendable record of 8 wins and 7 losses. The bulk of this squad was com iosed of Freshmen. as thev had onlv four So Jhoinores. Bill l . . 1 Lockwood, lluddv Hughes. Jim Dehloss, and Fred Wingcrt. The Frosh team ilaved onlv one scheduled fame, a victorv over I . . tv . the VVashin fton lihinies. 28 to 23. Thcv entered the Mid-State Cou- E ference Freshmen Tournev where victorv eluded them by a single point, losing to the tournev champions, Plainfield, 28-27. The next three or four vears l look forward to with eager antici- mation because Coach Ralnh olmson's nnior Hivh Scuad show l l . an 1 possibilities of continuing to bring hardwood laurels to our alreadv crowded trophy case. Using a cool ball handling attack, they more than made up their lack of height. Playing a limited schedule of 4 games. they posted l win. Lettermen Row l: jack Mayhugh, Jack Vaughn, Dave Boyer, joe Cnmmere, Konny King, Dick Anderson. Row 2: Bill Mugg, Charles Love, Al XVicchers, Ted Lawson, Bill Long. Absent: Louie Scnter. Co-Captain Al NViechers. who was the leading county scorer. was the tenth lilase Award winner. This award. which is presented to the lad showing outstanding sportsmanship. was well deserved by Al. Dave Boyer didn't start the first basketball game but through work and concentration was an important cog in the Plugs' team before the season ended. llis hard work was rewarded by receiving the Lions Club most improved basketball player award. SMITH Siitlicrluncl, B. Conglilin, Breen, Cant- wcll, Bledsoe, Livingston, Powell, Smith, Fuller, VVl1ite. GIBSON Dennvy, Rolvlmins, Don Hvlwrclvn, Cib- Son, Duvc Helwrclvn. Crawford, Cuion Thomas. IIODSON HOUPT MARTIN Sur,-li. Hill, llesselgruve, Long, Cox, VVoonli'uff, lloclson, YV. Houpt, Lcclbettcr, Mugg, Seymour, Lawson, Vogel, Downs, E. Houpt, Couglilin, Dryvr, llnwkins, Tliuruv, Bock, Ketron, Davis, Martin, C. Martin, Walston, Love. FUR THE LUVE UF CUMPETITIUN For boys who were unable to participate in my regular squads, Mr. johnson unselfishly took charge of five intramural teams. Glae Cibson's team, with a 7 won, I lost record, finished first, closely followed by Martins team who won 6 out of 8 games. Even after my boys were eliminated from the State Tourney, basketball went on at Speedway, for Hi-Y sponsored their annual Class Tourney. The first game between Sophomore and Iuniors found the Sophomores triumphing, 25-22. The Seniors conquered the Freshmen, 38-31, to gai11 the right to play in the finals. The consola- tio11 game was won by the Juniors, 25-24, over the Freshmen. The Seniors won the trophy the third time in four years for this group of boys by edging the Sophomores, 26-22. One day I sort of slipped in to watch proceedings at a Student Council meeting. A stack of club constitutions lying on a table caught my attention so being naturally nosey QI got the snout for itj I started reading through one of them. It read: The purpose of this organization shall be to promote good fellowship and sportsmanship among the girls of this high school by fostering an interest in leisure time activitiesf, Boy, what organization, with such a good purpose backing it, was this? The boys in this school get plenty of opportunity to spend their leisure time at some sporting activity, but until the school year of 1947-48 when Miss Greer organized this wonderful club, with Delores Coleman as their leader, the girls were sort of left out. Now these girls even get to have a basketball tourney, and what a tourney it is, packed with chills and spills. This ycar,s tourney was Won by the Iuniors, who beat the Sophurnores in the finals 17 to 9. The Club's president this year is Meiba Harlan, her assistant, Barbara Degener, Nancy Frosch does the writing with Marilyn Searles grabbing onto the money. Jane Kennedy politely but firmly made ine give her the constitution, so she must be their Student Council representative. I made up my mind to Watch this organiza- tion more closely. fPurely from the sports angle, naturallyj ' G.A.A. Row 1: Owings, SLlllL'l', Stevens, Campbell, Gwinn. llarlun, Kennedy Smith. Row 2: Frosch, Scarlcs, Myers, Degener, Brown, Mcllaniels, Long, Potter Riggs, Fry. Row 3: Patterson, Toomey. Bilsky, Bische, Thoinpson, Miss Grccr, VVliite Bennett, Simmons, Morgan, Butterworth. Absent: Pearce, Sutphin. YE GUDS AND DE MURTALS Around Christmas time I first witnessed the scene upper right. I thought I was having hallucinations until I recognized the Latin Club members celebrating the Saturnalia fltoman holidayj in costumes and all. It was the members of this junior Classical League U.C.L. to youj who sold my pictures on decals to decorate the automobiles of the Speedway fans. How's that for popu- larity? VVonder what my Hooper rating is. Christmas always brings to my mind the custom that my Hi-Y boys with Mr. Troskyis guidance keep. 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It must have been the band. The past eleven years Mr. Lincoln Northcott has directed 1ny music-makers to great heights in the field of music. They have added much to their sky-riding reputation with the events of the past year. As the year opened, they entertained my guests at the September PTA meeting. At home basketball games the band members fastened colored lights to their hats and, when the gym lights were turned off, the band literally lit up in the forms of visiting school's letters. Whenever the band marched five snappy looking, high stepping majorettes were marching in front or twirling those batons of theirs. Heading the whole parade was joe Gummere, my band major. To top off the sea- sonis doings in a big way my kids took Hrst division in concert playing and marching at Brownburg's District Band Contest and hence went to Bloomington to participate in the State Contest. Majors and Minors VVunder, Thomas, Owings, Sutphin, Monee, Cunnnere, Degener, Sauer, Stevens, Harlan, Loffland. Ba nd Row 1: Sutphin, Owings, Degener, Stevens, Sauer. Bow 2: C-unnnere, Harlan, Monee, Beck, Edwards, DeMoss, Praecl, lleston, VVolfe, G. Dryer, M. Praed, Dobbins, Brady, Loffland, XVunder, Thomas. Row 3: Hoss, Kryter, Sarchett, Armenlrout, Kennedy, E. Hawkins, Bender, MeDaniels, Pritchard, Pleyte. Row 4: Simmons, Coughlin, Cork, Hoerger, Farley, Marvel, Helser, Zink, Parke, Dryer, Kelley, Money. Row 5: Cray, llodson, B. Richards, L. Richards, McArthur, Living- ston, Bland, Coughlin, Cuion, Heinekainp, Swenson, Thorne. Row 6: VV. Armentrout, Meclenwald, Vincent, Martin, Ilill, Bilsky, Stewart, Hawkins, Hanna, Winter, D. Thomas. Absent: Piper. Tl'lEY'RE CHAMPIUNS, T00 My big horse ears really wiggle whenever the choir begins those downbeat Hallelujahs. From ltombergis romantic Sere- nade to the Hallalujah Chorus, my vocal part of Sparkie,s Sharps and Flats Inc. was always right on the beat. Miss Hendrieksou's gracious invitation to attend all rehearsals was well received because I Hatter myself I sing a pretty rugged bass. Perhaps it is Hattery, for when I tried out for Madrigal Group Miss Hendrickson just said Neighl,' emphatically. Those Madrigal Singers are pretty good though so I didn't feel too badly. M 'aduatin f class of ,49 drained the choir of 23 members Y 1 in I over lglf the membershipj. The majority of these 23 saw four years service and seemed to enjoy it. The choir entertained their classmates at a convocation in March and some of my guests at a Parent Teachers Association meeting. A choir con- cert was presented May 20 and my snappy songsters. This rounded out the year for Sharps and Flats Inc. Madrigal Standing: Dick Anderson, Dick Kaufman, Bobbie Owings, Margie MeDaniels. Beverly Myers, George Vance, Dick llartley. At piano: Marilyn Searles. Choir 1: Bilskv, Searles, Harlan, Houpt, Iraec, nc ' l A lerson, Robbins, Row 1 Owings. Iloward, Broeklnan. Row 2: llarrab, Smith, Myers, Stevens, Fry, Hartley, Martin, Liv ingston. Parke, Hacklenian, ML-Daniels. Row 3: Brown, Doberstein, Pleyte, Hanna, Kaufman, Vance, C Martin, Breen, Hawkins, Sauer, Butterworth. Row 4: Monce, DeM0ss, Mugg, Bland, Stewart, Kuykendall, Bled soe, C. Ilawkins, Cray, Thompson, White. Absent: Pearce, Sutphin. THESE KIDS TALKED How could I ever forget a bunch of my kids who inherited my ability to rattle on and on? Mr. Foster, sponsor, agrees with this theory. Using the state question for debate, Resolved that the United Nations now be revised into a system of Federal World Covernment,', my teams journeyed hither and yon debat- ing with other schools. For practice they debated among them- selves. Debate Club Timekeeper: john Dryer. Sponsor: Mr. Foster. Hill, Martin, Davidson, Pearce, Stephens, Such. Seated: Ledbetter, Broekman, Breen, Seater. WHILE THESE TYPED My Future Business Leaders of America are never to be for- gotten either. In addition to selling TB bangle pins at Christmas this club sponsored the F oul-Shot Trophy awarded at their animal dance honoring my athletes. This vearls president, Pat Thompson, brought honor to S.H.S. when she was elected secretary of the state organization. These gals are truly future business leaders. F.B.L.A. Standing: Parke, Sntphin, Hoss, XVhite, Mr. Poland, Thompson, Slnith, Harlan, Morgan, Toomey. Seated: Arinentrout, Richards, Kennedy. lleston. Gwinn. Patterson, Searles. AND THESE SULICITED The Y-Teens are a group of seventh and eighth grade girls whose organization is affiliated with the Y.W.C.A. With Miss Doris NVatson as sponsor this group carries on the activities of a service organization. I recall the potato chip sale they had fpro- ceeds went to VVorld Rehabilitation Fundj because after I put potato chips in my feed bag my oats tasted salty for Weeks. Y-Teens Standing: Cantwell, Miss XVatson, Long, Pleyte. Seated: Basev, S. Davis, ll. Davis, Callaway, Belcher, llarlan, Pctraits, XYeher. Burton, Stillson. F --, Here are mv Future Homemakers ol- America. Experts in the fields of cooking and sewing. these girls had a hake sale L c c in November and helped the Hi-Y at Christmas time lw repair- ing and clothing old dolls. Under the guidance of Mrs. Strong c t . these gals are learning the know-how on running a home. 1 sure do enjoy their cooking. llintl F.H.A. Standing: Stillson, XYnnder, Covell, 'l'oonn-ig l7eYatA, lll'llilCl', llarl. XVoodruH, Howard, Zeiher, Rea. Long, Sarehelt, Smith. Seated: Mrs. Strong, Froseh, Xledenwald. Bisehe, XVhite, Sinnnons, Doran, Morgan, Mt-Daniels. if QW' , 'r .,4A,,,.,. ,. ,..,V .,f,:zf:,:.'.:..5f5,.,,,,. ,. t we . aff we 1 V ,gf 2' ': 4 ? . , ws., fgifxas -'- we was of Track Kneeling: Louie Senter, Dick Anderson, Fred W'ingert. Standing: Clae Gibson, Richard Hughes, David Beck, Dave Ledbetter, Bill Long, Harold Kuy- kendall, Dave Boyer, Ray Stewart, Coach Charles Nay. Harold Kuykendall Rily Stewart Dave Ledbetter Fred Wingert MEN WITH A UNE TRACK MIND-VICTURY I've tried pretty hard to remember everything that's happened this year and write it down for you guys and gals. But gee whiz, if I wait until track season is over, I canit get my memo book out to you, so I thought I'd preview our last year's team and talk about this yearis possibilities for the S.H.S. Thinlyclads. As soon as Old Sol started warming things up a bit, about 35 boys attired in track regalia jogged slowly around my football field. I was right there with them for one or two laps, but I pulled a hook muscle so I moseyed over to those shade trees to watch the boys in action. I thought about helping Harold Kuykendall throw the shot, but the thought of that 12 lb. metal ball dropping on my hoof . . . well, well, there's Bay Stew- art going over the hurdles like a gazelle. Rayis speed and long legs make him a natural hurdler. Here comes a couple of boys pacing around the track in earnest- Dave Ledbetter, who received the most improved award in track last year, and Fred Wingert, only a Sophomore but showing great promise as a half miler. Last year the boys participated in a 2-way meet with Brownsburg and Danville, and won it. Against Mooresville we barely squeezed by 64 1X8 to 52 213 and from Boys, School, the fourth scheduled meet, we won 70 to 39. Ledbetter and Kuykendall, honorary captain this year because he scored the most points last season, brought home the blue ribbons and the team finished in fourth place in the Conference. The boys have meets with Deaf School, Mooresville, Danville, Plainfield Boys' School, and the Big Bug of them all, the Mid-State Conference Meet, May 5, 1949, at the Washington High School oval. That's about all I know, except I'm waiting for the big Conference meet . . . See you there. FUTURE FRESHMEN EXTRADRDINARY Part of Them Row 1: loc Cliaclwick. Mary Ann P4-trails. Sharon llracly, Billy Zvnnili, Patricia Nl'N!'S1llIll', llonalnl Urlian. ,lorry Sicfcrs, Carol Harlan, Phyllis Dobbins. Row 2: Avis lic-lulu-i'. Ian Cork, Marilyn Iiclwarcls. Pat Siinonton, Diana- l'Ii-vtv. Sliirlvy Pctraits. xliflillll llovrgm. Dvlorvs Vance-, Carol NVQ-lu-r. Row 3: Ronald xvilIlL'l', llnnniv Mmwy, Elini 'l'ln-iss. Bvfty VVunn4-ll, Fla-anor Knittvl, john Tlnnnpsun. limlriv Aslilw, Bvn YVnnclvr, Novals-v Oliva-r, Lvnn xviIlll'I'. Almsvnt: Dvloris Bvvlc. Here's the Rest Huw 1: Dunalcl Bakcr, rllillllllly liiullarcls. Auclrvy Bascy, 'loc King, Alilll ML'Danim'ls, llolwcrt Oulu-n, lliL'll1ll'Kl Lewis, Nancy Callaway, .lov Mcyvr. Row 2: Gayle Gwinn, 'Ik-ddy lim-lvr, Kvnny lloyvr. Hin-liard Downs, Sam Fogarty, Dnanu liarlv, llm-lon Davis, Rolwrt Curtis, Larry llvston. Row S: Tolly Cantwcll, Kathryn Boll-s, Sliirlcy Burton, Cary Smith. lorry Dotson, Davicl EllllI't'S, Davc Kutcli. Toinlny Cm-ining, llolnwt McAllish'r. ., ,z naw Mr. Tlifllll ....--...., ..-... . . ...,...,, Class Sponsor Bob Coughlin ,....,.. ,,.A,,, X Hee P1-egidgnt Marilyn Smith A...,,. ,s,,,,,,,,4,, S egrptury Bay Stewart ,,,,,... ,,,,,A, P rogidl-nt lltwicl Thomas ,,,A,, '1'1'png111-pr I-IEIRS T0 THE Junior Class How l: Pat Bray, Sandra Long, Don lleberclen, Barbara Gwinn. Row 2: Mary Ann Bisehe, Joanne Toomey, Don Crawfortl, Barbara Patterson, joe Etter, Clue Gibson. Row 3: Dave Leclbetter, Ronald Thomas, Dick Boles. liiehard Leeke, lick Fuller, Dave Heberden. Absent: Duane Wieehers, George Seymour. Junior Class Row 1: Marilyn Smith, john Zore, Barbara Degener, Phyllis Brown, Margie Mc-Daniels, Dolores Riggs, jane Kennedy. Bow 2: Pauline Parke, Doris VVhite, Kenneth Vincent, Dick Kaufman, Pat Bennett, Joan Simmons, Beverly Myers. Row 3: julian Livingston, David Thomas, Ronny Bland, Ray Stewart, Bob Coughlin, Charles Martin, John Guion. An eighth grader is a Freshman-to-ben spending his last year in grade school busily preparing for the next year,s trials. I had a neat looking bunch this year and I'm keeping my eyes open as they advance into bigger and better things. Iive never had much encounter with policemen, except when they helped celebrate our victories in athletics, but I thought sure my splendid record was going all to heck on my way to the reception. When I got there I could see why the juniors were in such a hurry ,cause it was really swell. But you can bet your last slug I found a safer way home! Of course this wasn't the first dance the juniors had given. Experience was gained in the fall when the annual junior Prom, called the Stardust Prom, was put through. Beverly Meyers, Charles Martin and julian Livingston are officers. Say, speaking of that Livington lad, he's a bit of all right when it comes to the keyboard. He's the accompanist for the choir and has done wonders with his own compositions. The juniors have a big hand in school affairs, five on the student council, that is. I was talking to Hay Stewart, their class president, the other day and since Bay has helped me on to victory in basketball as well as track I was more than glad to stand on the step ladder. Ray told me the candy sales at ball games had gone very well this year. Marilyn Smith did a splendid job as a cheer leader. She also works on the oflice force along with Mary Ann Bische. I've seen Pat Bennett and Dave Ledbetter working hard in the library so I judge SENIUR BENCH AND SUPHISTICATIUN This class has more than its share of talent. They boast numerous members of my Sharps and Flats Incorporated and also a majorette for the band. Yes, sir, I never argue with Barbara Degener when she's got her baton! One junior boy won first place at the Extem- poraneous Speaking Contest held at Purdue in December. He also won first division in voice and student directing at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Since he's not here and I can get a word in edgewise, Iill tell you he's Charles Martin. Seven of the three year olds belong to the F.B.L.A. just ask any of them and they,ll tell you jane Kennedy and Marge McDaniels have both been crowned Athletic Queen. Eight members of j.C.L. have junior tags on them. they belong to the library force. I always wondered Why they called it a force, maybe itis the kind of books they read. When I got my new saddle blanket this year, jane Kennedy helped me pick it out. She has splendid taste. I guess that's because she's on Block's Fashion Board. Say, did I mention the junior he-men on my football team? Yes, sir, three lettermen! They went one better in basketball with four lettermen including co-captain Ray Stewart. The juniors were quite active in track, too. Even I can't keep up with Dave Ledbetter. To sum it all up they're a pretty swell bunch. I 4 9 e r s MR. TROSKY: Class Sponsor BILL LONG: President BARBARA CAMPBELL: Secretary CHARLES LOVE AL WIECHERS: Treasurer ED SUCH: Vice President RICHARD HARTLEY BARBARA OWINGS LEWIS ROSN ER JAMES MARTIN JAMES GRAY JOHN HACKLEMAN BARBARA MORGAN NORMA JEAN SAUER EVELYN SUTPHIN DAN VVALSTON 1849-GULD DISCUVERED. MAD RUSH T0 THE GULD FIELDS. live talked about every class in school now except the graduating class of '49. Don,t think Ilm going to skip them. Since next year theyill be only a memory around my halls, let's take a look at the facts we'll have to remember. I can't claim complete originality on this, for Melba Harlan, historian, Norma Sauer, prophet, and Bill Mugg, will-maker, all helped. The Senior Class oflicers are never to be forgotten. Holding responsible positions for the busiest year in the class existence is no joke but I hear it's a lot of fun. I remember visiting the publications room of the paper one day and being evicted by Charles Love who was counting pages for the Spccdctte. I didnit argue for Charlie was one of those boys who made football opponents groan. He was also Sergeant-at-Arms in Hi-Y. It's predicted Sleepy Love will be Macy's chief mattress tester. The mattress passes the test if he sleeps through the alarm clock ring. He bequeaths his hobby of making up tardy-time to any other sleepy-head. Dick Hartley, who is leaving his ability to tell tall tales behind to all of you, will be best remembered for his choir and Madrigal work. K. II. is bound to receive his Pfc. stripe after 40 years service in the Marines. Here,s a fellow who will bring great honor to S.H.S. by being crowned King Ping Pong. During his championship game he,ll scan an issue of Esquire and fill out a racing form. This marvel man, Lewis Rosner, came to our halls during his Senior year and majored in Science. He wills his Chemistry book to any Junior boy. Sucker! Bobbie Owings, destined to become owner and manager of Bobbie's flf you look strange, how about a change?j Beauty Bar, wills her determination to be a success to Darlene Adams. Bobbie, a talented musician, has been active in music organizations, serving as choir librarian, Madrigal singer, and a band majorette her Senior year. As choir president and Student Council treasurer, jim Martin has whizzed through his Senior year. He is parting with his blistering speed so my track teams will win. I see him in the future working on a chemical formula that will enable man to live forever. He says he,ll just die if he doesn't End it. john Hackleman is bequeathing his way with cars to Kenny Vincent. john was on the photography stall of the Annual. The future holds a neat little auto repair shop for him. Barbara Morgan was an active member of G.A.A., F .B.L.A., and Dramatic Club. Barb will undoubtedly be a success at running the diamond studded juke boxes. She leaves her position at Speedway Inn to Dory Medenwald. jim Cray, who participated in band, choir, and Hi-Y, is willing his witty ways to jim DeMoss, another sharp character. This is strict- ly between us but jim soon will be Hollywood's Masked Romeo. Back in the eighth grade Norma jean Sauer took over fto hold till graduating? the job of being a yell leader and majorette. A valu- able member of the Dramatic Club, G.A.A., choir, and working as feature editor for Speedette, and Class Prophet she became an out- standing member of her class. Because of a special interest in a future coach, Norma will become his team's official cheerleader. BARBARA CAMPBELL DAVID BOYER THEODORE LAWSON ARMEDIA FRY NANCY JEAN FROSCH KONRAD KING JACK MAYHUGH MELBA HARLAN BARBARA BUTTERWORTH IACK VAUGHN RICHARD ANDERSON WILLIAM LONG PATRICIA BROWN IRENE DEWAR SONDRA BILSKY JOSEPH GUMMERE 1949-SENIUBS DISCDVERED. MAD RUSH T0 ???? Evelyn Sutphin can rest easy on what the future holds. Ou the Believe It or Not program she'll hit the lackpot by producing 4,000 articles from her purse. ED belonged to choir, F.B.L.A., G.A.A., was a majorette, and worked as Exchange Editor on the Speedette. She bequeaths her majorette uniform to Sharon Brady. Dan VValston Wills his Poolette skill to Francis Preble. Dau worked in the library his Senior year and was often found putting Speffdettes together. Fate is going to be kind and make him the proud owner of Baruey's Beaneryf' where the fine line to dine. Bartie Campbell, Photography Editor of this h-yarn book, was Senior Class secretary and Speedettc typist. She is willing those beautiful brown eyes fThey'll eventually become her own deluxe sales technique as a Fuller Brush Womanj to any girl with a Hirtatious manner. Dave Boyer, a first squad man in football, basketball, and track, was a faithful worker on the business staff for my book. Come wis mee to Zee Cazbah' Boyer will become famous when his book MY PAST reaches the public. He is leaving his way with women to Ioe King. lack Mayhugh, one of my super athletes, received the Foul Shot Award two years in succession and was voted the most valuable football player his Senior year. In years to come heill coach those charging Mayhugh Maulers. lack was President of Student Council, Vice-President of Hi-Y, Subscription Manager of the Annual, and Circulation Manager of the Speedette. He wills his football gear to Cary Denny. h Here's a gal who will soon migrate to Californiais hot rod heaven. As President of G.A.A., Vice President of F.B.L.A., Speedctte typist, Class Historian, and member of band, choir and Dramatic Club, Melba Harlan has a speedy life here too. She wills her laughing tears' to some gloomy Gus. Ted Lawson will soon be known as Uncle Teddyn to everyone because of his daily story hour on the radio. Ted, a Superman on the football field and Speedette Sports Editor, is willing his speedy way with his Fireball Eightv to john Zore. Meetz,, Fry was a member of G.A.A., choir, Dramatic Club., worked as Art Editor of the Annual and Speedette, and was a yell leader. Meetz will become head poet for Burma Shave very shortly and is bequeatliing the dimples that helped catch her inspiration to Pat DeVatz. . wi- Barb Butterworth was a member of choir, C.A.A., Photographv staff of Annual and a Speedette typist. Sinker,, Butterworth, who will represent the U.S. in the 1960 Olympics as star forward on the all-girl basketball team, is willing her athletic ability to Rosemary Gibson. lack Vaughn is willing his sideburns to some Freshman with a desire to look distinguished. jack was a first string basketball player CHARLENE ST EVENS ALLAN WIECHERS WILLIAM MUGG MARILYN SEARLES LOUIS SENTER PATRICIA THO JAMES KELLEY MARY LOU HART MARILYN FARLEY CHARLES MONEY MPSON EDWARD SUCH CLINTON HAWKINS SUZANNE PEARCE PATRICIA BENDER CAROLYN POTTER EDWARD HOUPT FIRST CAME APRIL Sl-IUWERS, THEN THEY WANTED A GHUST and member of the Annual Literary Staff. He is destined to be a millionaire through his chain of basketball goal stands. Nancy Froscb was a Feature Editor and member of G.A.A. and F.H.A. Nancy is willing her diamond ftry to get itj to some manless woman. In later years this girl will have a balancing act-budget with one hand, diet in the other, and little bundles of joy on both knees. Dick Anderson was a fast man on the football field and a smooth tenor in Madrigal. I'll bet my last hoof nail that he'll become Mr. Podunk of l960', by the grace of his muscles of steel. He's bequeath- ing his ability at dancing to some lonely man. Bill Long served as President of his class, Editor-in-Chief of the An 11i1 al, Treasurer of Hi-Y, Assistant Editor of the Speedette, in addi- tion to being a tough man on the gridiron. Heis willing his bushy eyebrows to some future John L. Lewis. Bill will be Speedway's Master Engineer in the future. Hereis a gal who will become a full-fledged police woman. Sondra Bilsky was program chairman for Latin Club, assistant librarian of Choir, and member of Band, G.A.A., and Dramatics Club. She is willing her ballet lessons to Harold Kuykendall. Konny King was a valuable man to S.H.S. in both basketball and football. He also served as Circulation Manager for the Speedette. Ko iiii y will be elected Mayor of the thriving city of Bed Key whose female population will increase 907, after his election. He is willing his la King wavev to Dick Boles. Pat Brown is due to receive the Nobel Prize in art for her realistic sketch of a Schmoo on a tight-wire. Pat worked for the Speedette as Art Editor and member of the Sports Staff. She wills her art ability to me. I really need it. It has been revealed that Irene Dinky Dewar will be the de- signer of the latest fashion craze, Dinky's Dandy Daring Dresses. Irene, who was active in F .H.A., is willing her quiet ways to Ioan Simmons. Ioe Cummere was a member of choir and drum major for the band. Joe, who will lead the All-State Boy Scout Band to a national victory, is leaving his drum majoris hat to John Bikhoff. Charlene Stevens was a majorette, Dramatic Club President, Assistant Literary Editor, and a member of choir and G.A.A. Charl, who will someday be billed as Spike Jones' Pritty City Slickerette, 'is willing her super soprano voice to someone with a frog in her throat. Al Wiechers was not only tops in football and basketball but proved himself just as valuable as Assistant Editor of the Speedette, Class Treasurer, and Advertising Manager of the Annual. Al will soon return to S.H.S. as a science professor. He is willing his height to some other basketball fiend. Bill Mugg is leaving his jokes behind to torture all of you. Bill will bring back the revival of vaudeville. He was Vice President of Reception, Baccalaureate, and Commencement Finished Them Ull Choir, Humor Editor of Speedette, Class Will-Maker, and member of the football squad and Hi-Y. Marilyn Searles, who is leaving her way with the mirneograph to Doris WVhite, worked as Publisher of the Speedette, Treasurer of C.A.A., sang in Madrigal and was a member of F.B.L.A. and Drama- tic Club. Marl will probably get a Long in this world. NBC will beam with pride at their star as he whistles his latest hit, The Mountain Boy Bluesf, Louie Senter was Sports Editor of Speedette and Annual, Debate Club treasurer, and member of the Hi-Y and the basketball squad. He is bequeathing his flashy glasses to Pauline Parke. Mary Lou Hart, who was very active in F.H.A., is destined to become head chef at Barneyis Beanery. She is leaving her aptitude at bookkeeping to some uneducated junior. Marilyn Farley was another one of my musical gals. Marilyn loaned a snappy contralto to both Choir and Madrigal. Speed Farley will be the first woman to drive all 200 laps of our great race. She is willing her passion for speed to Don Bledsoe. Charles Money, a Shop major, is willing his last name to all those a little short on cash. Chuck, who often exercised his vocal chords in my choir, will own a gigantic chain of Movie Theatres in the not too distant future. j Pat Thompson, who is leaving her job of Business Manager of this Annual to any bubblebrain, was President of F.B.L.A. and Latin Club, program chairman of Dramatic Club, News Editor of the Speedette, and a member of C.A.A. and Choir. Pat will reach' great heights as a lady doctor. A glance into the future sees Ed Such as a Coney Island Beach comber. Ed is bequeathing his Editorship of the Speedette to Ray Stewart, Ed also worked as Vice President of Student Council and the Class, and was a member of the Annual Sports Staff, Hi-Y, and Debate Club. Clinton Hawkins will become a combination steeple-jack and flag-pole sitter in later life. Clint who was in both band and choir is leaving his position as first clarinetist to john Dryer. Sue Pearce is willing her temper to Mr. Weller who keeps losing his. Sue, who will become a member of the U.N. Debating Council, was President of the Debate Club, Choir Treasurer, News Editor of the Speedette, Literary Editor of the Annual, and a member of C.A.A., Dramatic Club and Student Council. jim Kelly, a Shop major, is leaving his famous Hoi Holi, laugh to posterity. In my crystal ball I see jim on a personal appearance tour following the Decca release of his own original laugh filled platter. Pat Bender will become a great success with her Saturday morn- ing broadcast, Let's Bend with Benderf' Pat, who was in Band, F.H.A., and Dramatic Club, is willing her dramatic ability to Mar- garet Davidson. Carolyn Potter was librarian for the Speedette and a member of G.A.A. Burr Head Potter, a future lady barber, wills her brawny brother to the Freshman girls. Ed Houpt is leaving his ability to stay away from women to Tommy Hanna. Ed, Shop major, will soon be owner of a Super DeLuxe Gas Station. SPEEDETTE. Seniors' Specially The Senior English Class puts out my bi-weekly paper, Speedway Speeacne. Une day 1 decided to iearn just now tne paper was put out so 1 ganopeu up to Miss Spencer s rooin to get the scoop. 1 soon learned tnat tne ltn hour on rriday was -lJ6llC1l1l1C Uay. ttfor the uneducated that s when every ciass IHCIDDCI must turn in an article. j AS the convening Dell. rang, the last article hit the basket and the Editor-in-Llhiet and Managing Editors sorted the papers into tive stacks. lhen News Editors, Sports Editors, Feature Editors, and Humor Editors grabbed their own stack of articles, a planning page, and went into frenzied conference. My curiosity aroused, 1 returned on Monday to discover the Editors conferring with typists and coin- mittees. '1 he blank planning pages had been covered with pinned-on articles and various types of scribbling. Could those things ever become a Speeclettei' 'lhat Monday evening the Editors gave their dummy copies Qthat's a completed planning page? to Miss Spencer for final approval. On Tuesday the typists began on their stencils, VVednesday and Thursday nights saw the Publisher and a crew of helpers running the pages off the minieograph, sorting and counting them. Friday morning 425 copies of each page were staring a stapling crew in the face and somehow fifth hour on Friday there were finished papers to distribute to all of you. After the rush the librarians filed things in the inorgue for future reference. From an idea in a student's head, into the paper. into the inorgue. Thats my Speedway Speeclette. Editorial Staff Standing: Al NVieehers, Louie Senter. llill Long, Norma jean Sauer, Miss Spencer. Seated: Melba Harlan, Pat Thompson. Barbara Campbell, Evelyn Sutpllin, Bill Mugg, Charlene Stevens, Ted Lawson, Ed Sueli, -lack Vaughn. Nancy jean Frosch. Production Staff Standing: Bill Mugg, Charles Love, Marilyn Searles, liarbara Caunpliell. Seated: Ted Lawson, Barbara Butterworth, Bill Long, Armedia Fry, Mellua Harlan. Circulation Staff Standing: Dave Boyer, Dan XValston, Carolyn Potter, Bobbie Owings. Konny King, jack Mayhugh. Seated: Evelyn Sutphin, Barbara Butterworth. THUS WE BEGAN Hope you've enjoyed this memory book but if you haven't, hereis the people who can claim a share of the blame for creditj. Since my eye for figures is better than my head, I let Pat Thompson and Dave Boyer, business managers, handle the busi- ness department. Under their supervision came Allan Wiechers, Charles Love, and Bill Mugg who helped get ads to finance the book. jack Mayhugh and Norma Sauer served as co-subscription managers while the task of getting the pictures to refresh every- one's memory was taken on by Bartie Campbell, assisted by Barb Butterworth, lrene Dewar, and john Hackleman. Meetz Fry and Pat Brown are responsible for those little artistic touches through- out. Louie Senter, sports editor, and Sue Pearce, literary editor, proved to be friends indeed as they helped me over some rough sports with factual data and grammar. They were assisted by Ed Such, Charlene Stevens, jack Vaughn, Melba Harlan, Bill Mugg, Norma Sauer, Pat Thompson, Bobbie Owings, jim Cray, and AND HERE WE END. Carolyn Potter. The thousand and one other little things to be done in making this memory book a reality were up to Bill Long, editor-in-chief, and Miss Spencer, adviser. Marilyn Searles, Bartie Campbell, and Nancy Frosch served as typists. I guess that's giving credit where it's due and that just about winds up my reminiscing until another year is just a memory. Annual Staff-Business Department Standing: Miss Spencer, Pat Thompson, Norma jean Sauer, Armedia Fry, Charles Love. Seated: Bill Mugg, Al Wlieehers, Dave Boyer, jack Mayhugh, Nancy jean Frosch. Annual Staff-Editorial Department Standing: Barbara Butterworth, john Haekleman, Louie Senter, Ed Such, jack Vaughn, Sue Pearce, Norma jean Sauer. Seated: Barbara Campbell, Bill Long, Charlene Stevens, Melba Harlan, Marilyn Searles. ELECTRIC STEEL CASTINCS COMPANY AN INSTITUTION IN SPEEDWAY Supporting the Community-employing people-paying taxes for 35 years extends Congratulations and Best Wishes to Our Entire Speedway School System, its Organization, and Employees, and to the High School Graduates of I949 May we join together THE MANAGEMENT in building Wm. B. Ziegelmueller I. R. Wagner Paul H. Harlan our community of tomorrow. R. A. Thompson Geo. F. Haislup L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY , , , A lb M . h tt We wish to extend to this Graduating Class ite Omclass Rings and Pins asm use S N949 C 1- I t' h Commencement Invitations 0 our ongra u a Ions and .may you uve Diplomas - Personal Cards the best of luck and prosperity In the future. Club Insignia and Memorial Plaques , REPRESENTATIVE: BIRDELL ELLIOTT Sincerely: 1332 E. Jackson St. Muncie, Indiana William R. Alexander i ELLWANGER ELECTRIC , 2538 West 16th Street Alexander s 51:-31.00 Store 1MPef1a11911 1414 Main Sn-eel 131211110111 0271 Radio Service and Teievisioii Electrical Appliances RADIO BILL Philco Radios and Refrigerators Cohgmiuluiions to the Factory Radio Service on All Makes of Radios A 3050 West 16th street Giaduaies oi i949 IMperial 1617 1-1ANsoN TExAco service STATION Lyons Department Store Marfak Lubrication 1534-33 Main Street Sixteenth and Lynhurst Belmont 0141 BElmont 0563 HOLLYWOOD CAFE AND GRILLE Steaks Chops Sandwiches Plus Cafeteria Service 1430 Main Street BElmont 0027 Best Wishes from SPEEDWAY LUMBER COMPANY Main Street Colonial Custard Drive Inn SANDWICHES DRINKS CUSTARD Curb Service 3201 Wlcst lfmth Street BElmont 3394 I , GRANDE AVENUE FLOWER SHOP Zink s Market .met Us Say It For M, 921 Grande Avenue BE1IH011t 1270 and Best Wishes to Class of '49 Meats That Satisfy CHAMPE Cr GARLAND COAL CO., lnc. Indianapolis, Illdiaua BElmont 2455 1556 Main Street 1422 West 30th WVAbusli 4543 Conipliments of Continuing your present personali- ties and initiative, a bright future 1 Faleley S Auto for each of you is assured. Body Service Main Grille 5244 Cmwfordsville Road Bmmont 4525 1402 Main Street BElmont 1601 Best Wishes Congratulations BU5ARD'5 of from USED SPEEDWAY POULTRY CARS 1 MARKET Mary s Market 4904 West 16th street 4909 West Nth SUCH Speedway Speedway Speedway 1330 Main Street BElrn01lt 1312111111111 BE11nOI1t Etler's Phillips 66 SERVICE STATION Compliments of Chapel of Flowers Complete Quick Car Service 14th and Main Streets l3Elm0nt 0066 3136 West 16th su-eel IM. 0125 STEVENS MORTUARY ' xf Grain Dealers Mutual Agency, Inc. 1740 North Meridiari Sl. WAbosh 2456 -ue 1E1 MOORE FOR SHELL Baekemeyers Grocery venetian Blinds SERVICE and Draperies 3060 We-St 1601 sn-ect OPEN 7 DUYS 0 Week EMME-I-T INDIANAPOLIS 8, IND. 7 A.M.-10 P.M. BLIND CO 24 Hour Service A , Q 5242 C1'a1wfo1'dsville Rd. C. A. MOORE MA- 0754 3.240 Cl'Z1Wf0l'ClSYlllC Road lllflnumt OO-ln Bmmout 4551 Murray Beauty Shop , , Be sure PURE with Pure Friendly and Courteous Service --wt We Satisfy the Most lJlSCl'lI1ll1'1Zl.tl11g Customers R0l.l.ES 81 SEI-lll LES BElm0nt 1701 1344 Main St. Best Wishes to Class of 1949 Fred W. Wmgert L , M k t Enameling Paperhanging Painting ew S ar e 5738 Speedway Drive Bl-Elmont 6600 5252 Crawfordsville Road Rosner 81 Zore Standard Super Servlee Station BE,,,m4581 Complete Car Service, Tires, Batteries and Accessories Phone BElmont 0052 10th and Lynhurst OPEN 7 DAYS, HOURS 6:30 AM. to 9:00 PM. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 , 'LEE BIoom's TS S F Iorlsis af 5,:, 333 SPENCER f EDWARDS 3433 West 10th Street 3 A 1 IMpe1'ia1 5556 Call BElmont 0677 for and Roy GYUIIIIBY Beauty Shop Fine Dry Cleaning CompIeZt1edBarber Pick Up and Delivery Service Be0U1'Y Service 1112111111111 1771 W ,, , ,,. C Home Mode Soups and Pies Klefer Floral company 2901 VVest 16'tl1 Street Red Top Gnlle Flowers at Their Best 3660 West wth Street Telegraphed to A11 Parts of the United States FP1ar1klin 0568 FRanklin 1531 , onzss snov ! A Distinctive Fashion Shop 1500 Main Street lrllillllfbllt 0210 Hollywood Mello-Tone Befllafd F, RDSIIBY and Dual-Tone Mufflers Insurance Ralpws Hollywood Muffler Shops BE1mont 1110 1007 North Lynhurst 834 Massachusetts Avenue MA1'ket 0267 Duals and Singles-A11 Cars INSURANCE FINANCING CONGRATULATIONS C'-A55 OF '49 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GENERAL REAL ESTATE BECK'S DRUG A. c. MULIJTHAII STORE Realtor 1464 Main Street 1-I52 Main Street Speedway, Inclizmu BE1mont 1421 IIIiImont 2445 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF I949 SPEEDWAY THEATER Always a Good Show 1450 Main Street Blilllltjllt 0947 Best Wishes Congratulations to the lo the ClasS of 1949 C 'SS of '949 - Speedway Bowling Alleys Phu Gam Sub Deb 3805 West 16th Street BElmout 4781 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF l949 RONALD GALES TO THE CLASS OF 1949: No matter where you go, be proud that you came from Speedway! THE ESTERLINE-ANGUS GUMPANY, ING. SPEEDWAY STATE BANK SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX RENTALS INSURANCE GENERAL BANKING 1532 Main Street Speedway, Iudizmzl I3EI111ont 2496 . GONGRATIILATIDNS AND BEST WISHES To every member of Speedway High Sehool Glass of 1949 ALLISON DIVISION General Molors Corporation GOLD BOND ROCK WOOL The Sharon Lee . . cuts fuel needs up to 400f,, . . . pays for itself out of fuel savings. . . keeps rooms cooler in summer. . . adds fire protection to your home CLARENCE HOUPT Phone for FREE Estimate 150-L Main Street Spccclwzmy. Iudizmu Love Insulation CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 R. H. STEWART G. W. SCHOENEWAY P. J. LINDLEY J. W. BAXTER T. J. BLACKWELL, JR. TOWN BOARD 0F SPEEDWAY 'rnnouan 'run mms Dear Sparkie: Remember September of '45? At last The Best Years of Our Lives were here. By the end of the first week we were dizzy from dodging Seniors. But soon initiation was over and we started Doin, NVhat Comes Naturally. Our lirst cry was Take Me Gut tb the Ballgamen as many '49ers participated in sports from the beginning. Our freshman finale was an evening at Riverside. During our Sophomore year we didn't much care if they did Let It Snow for our main undertaking was our dance, the Snowhirl. As our high school career moved along, we believed More and More that it was uVVO11ClC1'fL1l.,, We had AReal Nice Clambakew plan- ned at Westlake but since they didn't Put Th at Sun Back in the Skyw we had to cancel it. As Long As I Live I'll never forget our Junior year. The Junior play, Gabriel! Blow YourHorn was presented in 0ctober. Con1e to the Mardi Gras was the cry of every junior as dance time neared. VVe held Just a Little Fond AHection for the athletic teams. I'll never forget how we Brushed Those Tears from Gur Eyesn after we won Speedwayis lirst sectional. Day by Day we waited for the reception at the Severin Hotel. In order to Accentu- ate the Positive dance music was played by Andy Anderson's Orchestra. It seems It's Been a Long, Long Time since we began this high school career, but now that Connnencenient is just a Prayer Awayu we're Reminiscing For Sentiment- al Reasons. The Senior Prom carried out the theme of April Showers. Ghost VVanted, Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life, was presented by the Seniors on April 29th. And Here's Our Rest to You, juniors, for such a wonderful reception on May Zlst. All things end Sooner or Later but fond UMemories will linger Till the End of 'I'in1e. Forever and liver Melba Harlan fl-listorianj ,-.,-.-..., . V
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