Speedway High School - Speedette Yearbook (Speedway, IN)

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Career Day af Speedway High School in I969 On May 1, 1969, as in the past, Speedway was holding a Career Day to help the students decide what they would like to do in the future, Seems as though the class of 1954 just couldn't stay away from Speedway High Schoolg some had retumed to teach while others had come to talk to students on different subjects. On hand to welcome back his classmates was George Thompson, now principal of Speedway, replacing his fa- ther who retired in 1960. Sarah lNewsomei Seeley, al- though she has three children of her own, is a substitute, teaching classes in Grade School No. 4. Among the new subjects offered to the students is agriculture, taught by Carleton Toole, an expert on farming. Nancy Long, who took Miss Knittel's place as principal's secretary, tries to help George keep the school books straight and sometimes helps Mrs. Hine's bookkeeping students with their prob- lems. After her graduation from Butler University Ann Healey has taken over Mr. Foland's job as business educa- tion teacher. Bud Green, owner of the Rev'n Rod Used Car Lot, was telling boys and girls las usuall about the finer points of salesmanship. Now co-owners of the Indiana Bell Tele- phone Company, Phyllis Nuetzman and Shirley Moore told the students about the short hours and very high wages they'd receive at Indiana Bell. Dick Gose, owner of the Eat Well at Gose's Drive Inn, that now sits where the ever-loving Speedway Inn did back in 1954, was telling the boys how to start their own businesses. That well-known interior decorator, Miss Phyllis Rob- bins, was lecturing the Home Economics Department on the practical ways of interior decorating. After years of hard work and study at Indiana State Teachers College Joann Farley has taken Miss Kohlenberger's place as Home- making advisor. She says that she allows her students to doodle in class, this means letters or otherwise. Talking to the future society women of America were those well- known society leaders, Miss Sue Zink and Miss Donna Shultz, graduates of Stephens College. The twins Marilyn and Carolyn Quillin were giving beauty hints to the girls. The twins are now featured on the Arthur Godfrey show as Which twin has the Toni? Wayne Armentrout, the famous foreign correspondent, was lecturing the journalism class on the proper way of writing articles for Miss Spencer. While in Balla Balla, West Australia, Wayne contracted a very rare blood dis- ease and was treated by the world's greatest and most famous woman doctor, Miss Marjorie Flanagan. The de- bating team of Miss Judy Harris and Miss Diana Lennie was relating the fine points of debating to the English de- partment now headed by that perfect English teacher, Miss Marilyn Thomas. Dave Gross, who took Jackie Gleas- on's place, was searching for new talent for his show. In the field of science Bruce Kelley -and John Weddle told students of their research, John about his search for atoms and Bruce about his search. Marshall Dishon, the famous manager of Marshall's Mad Monsters lnew Hell-Drivers actl, was telling the boys of his new racing rocket of tomorrow. Bob Stierwalt and Gene Duffin, known for their daring stunt flying, will be the first lucky men to test Mr. Dishon's new racing rocket. To the future pharmacists of America, Duncan Mitchell and Charles Bische, owners of Mitchell and Bische Drugs, the main hang-out of the students, told about the proper ways of mixing medicines. Jim Farley, known all over the country for his fine construction work, just completed a very fabulous gym- nasium with a swimming pool under the gym floor for the ll. iii. PROPHETS Marshall Dishon, Phyllis Robbins students' gym classes. Teaching the new class of swim- ming is Miss Joan Marvel, holder of the world's record for swimming the English Channel three times in only five minutes. Mike Poland was giving the track team a few pointers on how to broad jump 30 feet by just taking one step. The football coach, Jim Howard, was telling the boys about the hard work they should do during the sum- mer if they expected to play on his All Star Team next year. Don Jones who became social studies teacher was living up to Mr, Weller's ways of telling little funnies to his History and Government classes, about things that had happened to him while driving a bakery truck for the Praed Bakery, owned by the famous do-nut maker, Miss Mary Praed. Mike Anger, now president of the United Nations, told the students of his many experiences as he conquered communism. Patty Slater and Myla Stage, lndiana's great- est social workers, were telling students of their ideas of future betterment for Indiana. Meanwhile in the music department students were listening to that opera star, Miss Jody Lily Ponds Piper, as she sang Punky Pumpkin from the opera which made her famous Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater. Miss Piper was accompanied by the highly respected vibraharpist, Miss Jacquie Loffland, who later played her rendition of I Walk Alone. Ted Breen and Jim McDaniels, who are known all over the world for their big hunting trips to Africa and Asia, were relating the finer points of how to trap a wild animal to the young ambitious hunters of tomorrow. Pam Owings and Bob Howard told students about the wild lands of Alaska and wanted volunteers from the senior class to go back with their party to venture further into the cold ter- ritory. Ray Smith was telling the boys in shop class about his new invention of saws that will cut through wood and metal but would not cut off a finger or an arm. That wealthy Texas oil man, Mr. Ronny Albright, was telling the students of his new oil pump invented by George Dryer. For those who planned and even those who didn't plan upon a career in Uncle Sam's armed forces, Keith Bard- ing and Rod Dolson were telling the boys of the fine fu- ture they would have if they joined this lwonderfull or- ganization. Anne Blair, Speedway's Drivers' training teacher, telling the students of the new cars that have steering wheels you can see over, brought the I969 Career Day to a close. So once again the men and women of the class of 1954 had their last day of school for quite some time.

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. i l 'X ,j 4. 5--vu WILL MAKERS Marilyn Thomas, Ann Healey We, the Senior Class of one thousand nine hundred and fifty four at Speedway High School, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament. Bud Green wills his ability to be our best jitterbug to Bobby Mason, who might at least try. Jacquie Loffland wills her ability to talk back to the teachers without being sent to the office to Jerry Foster, who has worn a path from Mr. Beatty's study hall to the office. Jody Piper wills her innocence to Jim Stumph, who is always guilty of mischief and just wishes he could be in- nocent part of the time. Keith Barding wills his blush in health class to Mr. Sallee, who was the cause of it anyway. Bruce Kelley wills his ambition to be an electrical engi- neer to anyone who wants a big charge. Dick Gose wills his love for a good ole game of golf to Karen Green, who is sure to take up the sport this sum- mer. lsn't that right, Joe? Sue Zink wills her little black Ford to Kay and the other Freshmen girls. Now, girls, please be careful, keep out of mischief, and do get in early. That's what the Senior girls always did. Phyllis Robbins wills her red hair to Linda Lindley, who can't seem to decide what color she wants for her hair. Rod Dolson wills his deep bass voice to Mr. Johnson. All you have to do, Mr. Johnson, for a winning football season is sing to them. Joan Marvel wills her clothes to Carolyn Skeeters, who doesn't have a thing to wear. Robert Stierwalt wills his guzzling ability to Wayne Preble, who never touches the stuff. Diana Lennie wills her laughing tears to Marilyn Woodward, who laughs at anything. Ted Breen wills his ability to break his arm by getting it caught in the steering wheel to all you fellows who think it's easy to love 'em with one arm. Bob Howard wills Pam to anyone who wants her. lJust try to get herll Emmy Newsome wills her real name Sarah to Antoinette Malooley, better known as Toni. Dave Gross wills his cat clothes, charming manners, and love for Mr. Nay's classes to John Thorne, who Mr. Nay thinks runs a close second. Mary Praed will leave her position as Dramatics Club president to Marilyn Monroe. That may create an interest among the boys. George Dryer wills his ability to be absent on test days to Donna Burton, who seems to follow the same plan. Class Will Anne Blair wills her natural curly hair to Mr. Thompson. Need we say more? Ray Smith wills his position as anchor yanker to all you fools who want to be ground pounders lbetter known as the U. S. Marinesl. Phyllis Nuetxman, Nancy Long, and Shirley Moore will their positions as telephone operators to Bill Healey, who has already spent a fortune in dimes using the pay phones. More privacy in those telephone booths, you know. Donna Shultz wills her long hair to Sandy Messick, who seems to have lost hers. Marilyn and Carolyn Quillin will their ability to confuse Mr. Weller to Reta and Rema Armentrout. Maybe some day, Mr. Weller, you'll be able to tell twins apart. Don Jones doesn't think that anything is given away free these days, so he doesn't will anything to anybody. John Weddle wills his position as Speedway's high hurdler to Skip Heberden, who would have to resort to running under them. Charles Bische wills his health book to the janitor for fuel for the furnace next winter. We hope Mr. Sallee doesn't mind too much. Ronny Albright wills his beautiful curly hair to Jot Toole, who seems to be in the same fix. Mike Foland wills his bashfulness to Bill Crafton. We hope this doesn't inconvenience you too much, Bill. Judy Harris wills her love for sports to Donna Wright. Carry on, Donna. George Thompson wills his ambition to be America's greatest farmer to Carol Fidler, who seems to have an interest in that line of work. Or could it be the people? Carleton Toole wills his position as captain of the foot- ball team to Chester Poor. Attention, Mr. Johnson: Be prepared. Joann Farley wills her three letters a day to Linda Price, who only gets a measly one. Pat Slater wills her athletic ability to Martha Preble. We believe the answer to this will be No Help Wanted. Margie Flanagan wills her pretty blue eyes to Mr. Foland. Now, Mr. Foland, you'll have two that match. Wayne Armentrout wills his position as Editor-in-Chief of the Speedette to anyone with time, patience, and a bottle of aspirins. Jim Farley promises to build a new house for each teacher who gave him A's. See what you missed, faculty? Pam Owings wills her locker next to Carole Lambert to Tom Wilson. He's around there most of the time anyway. Myla Stage wills her quiet ways to that crazy Ann Lynch, who could use a few. No offense, Ann! Jim Howard wills his position as one of Speedway's shot put men to Terry Vaughn, who is likely to be mistaken for the shot. Gene Duffin, our Southern Gentleman, wills his way with the women to Chuck Stout, who has a way of his own. Mike Anger wills his job at Backemeyer's to Kenny Smith who will probably end up either as manager or janitor. Duncan Mitchell wills his position as chief soda jerk to Jim Bledsoe, who Duncan thinks is already a jerk and only needs to be made chief, Marshall Dishon wills his position as Mr. Beatty's fa- vorite pupil to Charles Gebauer, who already has a good start. Marshall will gladly give you the formula on How to make the school smell like a rose. Jim MeDaniels wills the months he spent in bed because of illness to all you lazy people. Marilyn Thomas and Ann Healey will their positions as Willmakers to anyone who might fall into the same trap.

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ue . Q, ,- C7 Th Illusfrious Senior Class E HOMEROOM 110 Frontz Marilyn Thomas, Duana Lennre, Jody Puoer, Joann Farley, Ann Healey, Donna Shultz, Joan Marvel. Center. Marshall Drshon, Carleton Toole, Myla Stage, Sue Zrnk, Pam Owungs, Sarah Newsome, Bob Stterwalt, Jtrn Farley. Back' Bob Howard, Mtke Anger, Dave Gross, Jtm Howard, Ted Breen, Bruce Kelley, Ray Srmth, Duck Gose, Don lonca HOMEROOM 109 Front George Thomoion, Jaequte Lottlancl, Nancy Long, Judy Harms, Mary Pracrl, Phyllts Rohbtns, Ronny Albrrght. Center, Gene Duttln, Anne Blarr, Maryorre Flanagan, Carolyn Qutllnn, Martlyn Qunllrn, Phyllrs Nuetzman, Shrrley Moore, Wayrwc Armentrout. Charles Brsche, Rod Dolson, Mike Foland, John Weddle, George Dryer, Bud Green. Back Kerth Barrlrng, ., i J Q, X' t no g, lessen ss stan li If ll Gunm- Hunan tfliiii Ha.vart Ola