St Ferdinand High School - Crusader Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1957 volume:

S1N31N00 As the theme for our book, as also the theme for our lives, we have chosen the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. For in what nobler way can we spend ourselves than in adoration, thanksgiving, reparation, and petition, the four great ends of the Mass. In leafing through these pages, you will meet our parents, our teachers, and our fellow students with whom we have shared the priceless experiences that have taught us the true value of sacrifice. Upon our departure from St. Ferdinand High School, we, the graduates of 1957, are aware of our debt of gratitude to many people who have dedicated themselves to us during our childhood and adolescent years. Yet, among these, some few must rank first. Therefore, for their ever-endless labor, their unceasing love and sacrifice in providing us the opportunity of receiving a Catholic high school education and for the many other obligations they have fulfilled in our behalf, we sincerely and gratefully dedicate this Crusader to our beloved Mothers and Fathers. SISTER M. THOMAS, O.S Principal Health FATHER DAVID, O.S.B. Superintendent Sociology, Religion SISTER M. THERESE, O.S.B. Latin, English, Librarian SISTER MARY CARMIN, O.S.B. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typing SISTER M. ANNA, O.S.B. Home Economics OUR FA SISTER MARY DOMINIC, O.S.B. General Math, English General Business, Typing REV. EDWIN MILLER, O.S.B. Religion CULTY MR. MARK LAGRANGE Mathematics, Coach, Driver Training REV. DONALD WALPOLE, O.S.B. Latin, English MR. CHARLES STEINER Science, Shop, Agriculture ! I LEFT TO RIGHT: David Schnieders, Sec- retary; Esther Begle, President;Norman Lue- ken. Treasurer; John Olinger, Vice-Presi- dent. Sister Mary Carmin has devoted a great deal of her time to the class of '57 as class sponsor and advisor of the yearbook. We are much indebted to her for her fine teaching, and we deeply appreciate all that she has done for us. -.o SENIORS ROBERT AUFFART Bob is a good-looking boy who seems to love mischief. He likes to get into a tough game and make it tougher. His main interests lie in agriculture and hunting. He plans to go into farming after graduation. ESTHER BEGLE Having devoted much time to study, Esther has always excelled as a student. She held the honored position of class president in her Freshman year, and was chosen for the same post as a Senior. With her abilities she will always make a fine leading citizen. TOM BACKER Don’t let the size of this fellow fool you. Though small in proportion, he is blessed with much talent and intelligence. Tom has been one of Mr. LaGrange’s prize math students. He plans to attend college and is sure to be a success in what- ever he ventures. The one making all the noise when the band was playing was none other than Rosie on the drums, though we all agree that she was quite apt at her job. She also proved her likeabliness among the students by the fact that she was one of the senior favorites in basketball crowning ceremonies. Teasing is her specialty; her victim is anyone close by, faculty members not excluded. ROSE ANN BECHER SENIORS JOE BOEGLIN Who is this? Why, it’s Joe Boeglin, one of the friendliest boys in school. Since he spends most of his time at a typewriter or at a bookkeeping project, it seems that he is destined for the business world. He intends to enter Indiana University next fall. VIRLEE BEGLE Virlee attracts the attention of all by her smiling dimples. Popularity seems to be her outstanding achievement. She was chosen as an attendant to the basketball queen and as Ferdinand High’s nominee for the queenship at the Home Show held at Jasper. She is undecided as to her future. JAMES BOLTE Give Jim a cornet and he’s gone. The rigid check he keeps on himself will help in later life. Garage work has been a valuable source of experience and income for him. Jim has his own orchestra and is, it seems, already on the road to success. PEGGY BETTAG Peggy is one of our “onlies” from Mariah Hill, as she and the Wirthwein twins are the first girl graduates from Mary, Help of Christians Parish. Her jolly and congenial disposition has made her well liked by the students. According to her present plans, she will enter business college next year. SENIORS WILFRED BRINKMAN Wilfred was a star player on the4 4Soup Bowl League” Champion team. Basketball seems to be his favorite pastime because he’s always playing it. His favorite classes are Shop and Agri- culture. Wilfred plans to leave for the army soon after graduation. ALBERT DILGER Small but mighty describes Albert to a “T.” He has always been known for his fun-loving nature and his class spirit. It looks as though he too will go into farming as he likes anything that involves agriculture. REBECCA DOUGLAS Becky has always been an outstanding student. As a Junior she won the 44Our American Heritage essay contest sponsored by the American Legion. Top honors were hers again in her Senior year when she was awarded the Betty Crocker Home- maker Pin. She daily greeted the students this past year in her role as cafeteria cashier. DENNIS DURCHOLZ Dennis, an all-around sportsman, will go down as one of Ferdinand’s Basketball Greats, as he broke three and set three individual scoring records this season. Known as “Turkey, he is a quiet, pleasant fellow who seems to enjoy farming as much as any sport. DAVID GREENWELL Although David just moved to Ferdinand this year from Chrisney, he is one of the most popular members of the class, especially among the girls. One of Mr. Steiner’s prize agriculture and shop students, David plans to go into farming after graduation. BONNIE FISCHER SENIORS Five foot two, eyes of blue is not entirely correct in Bonnie’s case for she is a mere five foot one. Though she finds herself to be the shortest member of the class, she manages to sur- pass her classmates in other respects. She is a “mirror of courtesy,” a lover of music and seems to have every popular song at her fingertips. KENNETH FISCHER Kenny is the boy who always has an answer to any question or statement not pertaining to school work. He was only a half- day student during his Senior year while spending the rest of the day working at home. Most probably the Army will claim him soon after graduation, or perhaps it would be better to say that he will claim the Army. Patty was elected Christmas Queen. This and her ready smile explain her popularity. She is a trombone player and a valuable band member. By entering nurse’s training, she intends to dedicate herself to the service of others. PATTY HAGEDORN SENIORS DAN HAUSER The tallest boy in school with probably the broadest grin is “Big Dan. He is one of the “biggest reasons for our basket- ball team’s great success. His basketball-playing ability has excited the interest of several colleges, which, in turn, have offered him scholarships. Dan, however, is still undecided as to his plans for the coming year. IMELDA HEDINGER Imelda is the girl who loves a friendly argument but, never- theless, has an art for getting along with others. She has already taken the examination for entering nurses training at St. Mary’s Hospital, Evansville; hence, there is no question as to her future plans. Her personality is such that she is well qualified for this calling BARBARA HELMING Barbara is the capable, ever-ready editor of the 57 Crusader. In the commercial field she has attained certificates of highest merit in typing and has also kept an excellent record in her bookkeeping class. There is no doubt as to her success for she is determined and full of zeal. LEE ROY HOFFMAN Lee Roy is an excellent Math student, having been the only one of the class who took solid Geometry. A friend of every- one, he is quite witty and has a grand sense of humor. At times he is a bit mischievous, but having good clean fun is his favorite pastime. GERALD HOLTZMAN SENIORS An earnest worker and a silent gentleman is Gerry. His future may well lie in the business field as he takes a great interest in bookkeeping. He is an ardent naturelover, likes hunting and has participated in many forestry and wildlife projects in the 4H. LEONA KITTEN Leona entered upon her Senior year with someone missing in her life. That someone was her twin brother Leander, who preferred the Navy to school life. However, she didn’t let his absence dull her spirits, for her smile and happy laughter are always seen and heard. A whizz at shorthand, she is certain to get the secretarial job for which she is looking. KENNETH JACOB Kenny is quite an astounding fellow. The customized ’48 Chevy he drives to school even’ day has a pair of foot-long tail pipe extentions and pep aplenty. Kenny has a good time in school and out. Being a future agriculturalist is his ambition. Nancy joined our class in her Junior year and with her friend- liness and pleasant personality was soon one of us. She especially enjoys being in the company of the twins, Rosa Lee and Vera Lee. As for studies, her typing class, with its 10- minute timings, is her worst headache--the reason--her type- writer is the old-fashioned type that makes SO many mistakes. NANCY KEMPF SENIORS RICHARD LEE SANDRA LEINENBACH Sandy, as she is known by all her schoolmates, can-not be overlooked. Her 52 Dodge, “Sadie,” parked at a slant, will always be remembered as one of the familiar sights at the high schooL As a Sophomore, Sandy held two offices; namely, that of class treasurer and President of the Marylike Homemakers Club. Richard is a very active member of the class. Besides being student-manager of both the basketball and baseball team, he sings in the glee club and also any other time he has a chance. Dick’s future is rather uncertain. NORMAN LUEKEN Nothing is too much of a favor to ask of this young man. It can readily be understood why he’s everyone's friend. As a sax- ophone player he has won six awards in music competition. Fellows like Norman are few and far between. PAUL MEHLING Paul is the witty fellow in our class. General knowledge is where he shines, but he is also interested in mechanics. Everyone agrees that his varied talents and his ability to get along with people are sure to bring him success. JOHN OLINGER SENIORS Being chosen a class officer for the past three years shows how John’s classmates feel about him. He was a member of the starting five on the Crusader basketball team and was also the star pitcher on the baseball team. A straight A student, John plans to go to college next year. MARY ANN OSER This little lassie is known by her many friends as ‘'Annie. As a member of the pep club and in any other activity she showed her loyal spirit. She was a faithful member of the yearbook staff and put forth earnest effort--such as should prove her a valuable member of society. f 3 I BERNARD PUND Though not a farmer by birth, Bernard is greatly interested in agriculture and in raising poultry. He is one of the initial members of the boys’ glee club and also sings in the men’s choir of the parish. He intends to leave for the Army almost immediately after graduation. ANNA MARIE RAHMAN When looking for this tall dark-headed young lady, one can usually find her in the library, indulging in her favorite pas- time; namely, reading. She is noted for her smile and the “hi” she has for everyone. Other than her reading interests, she enjoys the lady-like art of baking. SENIORS PATRICK RECKER Pat is usually kept busy on his dad’s turkey farm. For a while he sported a yellow Plymouth that all of a sudden converted to a nice-looking blue and white Dodge. What happened? Only the poor yellow Plymouth knows. He was a part-time Senior, leaving school at noon for work. Dennis is Jake’s constant companion and fellow mischief maker. He is very quiet and doesn’t have the bad habit of talking in his sleep; therefore, he doesn’t have much to say in class. Farming is what he will probably take up after graduation. EDWARD RUHE If anyone wished to find Eddie, he would look for the boy with the bandages. Purely by accident, he and the other two musketeers, Kenny and Dennis, accompanied by Kenny’s auto- mobile, just missed the bridge but hit the ditch. He’s a regular fellow who helped make our high school days jolly ones. DENNIS SCHAEFFER This young gentleman is the pride and joy of our school glee club, having sung a solo at the state music contest. He is a good worker and is often called on to do various odd jobs. Girls are his main interest in life and teasing them is his favorite pastime. CLARA MAE SCHIPP SENIORS Reigning as Basketball Queen was an honor bestowed upon Clara Mae in her Senior year. She was St. Ferdinand High’s re- presentative in the Daughters of the Revolution contest. She is a member of the foursome, consisting of Barbara, Ann, Sandy and herself. Her plans are to enter St. Mary’s School of Nursing at Evansville in the fall. David schnieders If you want to get David’s attention, just start talking about cars since motors and mechanics are his main interests. How- ever, he enjoys other activities as he was an initial member of St. Ferdinand High Boys’ Glee Club. As a Senior he held the office of class secretary. LINDA STECZYK If silence speaks louder than words, this little lady must speak worlds, for she is always seen but never heard. When assistance is needed at any time or at any place, Linda is ready to lend a helping hand. There is one strange thing about her, however-- her last name--no one knows how to pronounce it and is still less able to spell it. Kathleen tellman Kathy’s talent lies in the music department, as she plays not only the piano but also the bell lyre and the field drums. Dancing is the highlight of her leisure moments. Her magnetic giggle is sure to attract attention and has helped her form a long line of friends. ROSA LEE WIRTHWEIN Which one is this? It must be Rosa Lee because Vera Lee follows. Yes, she is one of our gay but confusing little twins. When asked about her favorite subject, she discovers she has none; when asked about a particular hobby, she says she doesn't have one; when asked about her future, she is unde- cided. Hence, she still leaves us in confusion. VERA LEE WIRTHWEIN Yes, this is the other half of our twin set. Being the older of the two, it seems that Vera Lee is always looking after her younger sister. Neatness holds first place with her. She likes to dance and sew and is good at both. SENIOR SENT TO INDIANAPOLIS John Olinger represented St. Ferdinand High in his role as Page at the State House in late winter. One senior boy from every high school in Dubois County was granted the same privilege. John was selected by the faculty to take part in this interesting day's program. SENIOR NAME LIKES DISLIKES ROBERT AUFFART TOM BACKER ROSE ANN BECHER ESTHER BEGLE VIRLEE BEGLE PEGGY BETTAG JOE BOEGLIN JIM BOLTE ALBERT DILGER WILFRED BRINKMAN REBECCA DOUGLAS DENNIS DURCHOLZ BONNIE FISCHER KENNY FISCHER DAVID GREEN WELL PATTY HAGEDORN DAN HAUSER IMELDA HEDINGER BARBARA HELMING LEE ROY HOFFMAN GERALD HOLTZMAN Onions Sports Service Stations Movies Dances Branchville Black-eyed peas Popular music Cheesburgers Watermelon Ripe olives Basketball The Rustic Skunks Money Dancing To chew gum Branchville To drive Ivy League caps Skating School Being in front row Typing assignments Watching TV on Saturday nights Chili St. Meinrad Girls Hillbilly music Typing class Typing A person named Lucky Strike Onions Opera singers Rock ’n roll music Women Nosey people Dale Show-offs My temper Arthur Godfrey Business English SWEETMEATS FAVORITE SAYING MOST LIKELY TO _BE_ A man Knight of the Road Undertaker Secretary of State Spinster Coach's daughter-in-law Flea catcher Grease monkey All-time wrestler State Trooper Jail breaker Hobo Lady wrestler Gambler Monk Alligator wrestler Midget car racer Spinster Opera singer Junk yard owner Street cleaner I Ferdinand Branch Library 243 W. 10th St. Fer4ingp (M 47532 Typing eraser Soup Bowl games Beating the drum Shorthand Study hall Bookkeeping mistakes Pestering Clara Mae Band Girls Teachers Bookkeeping Ping pong Sleeping in Government Typing assignments Senior girls Bookkeeping tests Chuck Study period Basketball gam£s Ping pong Napping in bookkeeping I SENIOR NAME KENNETH JACOB NANCY KEMPF LEONA KITTEN RICHARD LEE SANDRA LEINENBACH NORMAN LUEKEN PAUL MEHLING JOHN OLINGER MARY ANN OSER BERNARD PUND ANNA MARIE RAHMAN PATRICK RECKER DENNIS REUTMAN EDWARD RUHE DENNIS SCHAEFFER CLARA MAE SCHIPP DAVID SCHNIEDERS LINDA STECZYK KATHLEEN TILLMAN ROSA LEE WIRTHWEIN VERA LEE WIRTHWEIN LIKES DISLIKES Demolished cars Crazy drivers Liver Dull classes Pizza pie Contests Sleep Mondays Tests Elvis Presley French fries Wrecks Spinach Wrecks Pizza pie To blush Reckless drivers Cops Cigarette smoke Short men Stubborn people h ♦ - ‘ At Mm h a: r SWEETMEATS MOST LIKELY TO BE FAVORITE SAYING MISS MOST Dare devil Don't hurt anymore Stenographer of the year For goodness sake Shorthand Bomber pilot Bachelor No fooling School Taxi driver Anyhow Driving to school Baseball Beautician Censored Yearbook meetings Cully-packer operator Inveritably 6th period study hall School marm No kidding Morning discussion session Teachers Another Elvis Marshall Not for money Books Head man of F.B.I Possible Army General Religion Class Tramp Government Naval Commodore sure not Motorcycle racer Criminy sakes Everything Walking to school Bookkeeping Snake charmer Study hall in library Tall man’s wife Fr. Edwin Musician’s wife Be nice SisterJohnetce found her homeroom with the Junior Girls. As the director of the music department, she has started a girls and boys4 glee club and does a fine job with our band. We are very proud to have her as a member of our faculty. LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Helming, Secretary; David Seufert, President; Margie Lindauer, Vice- President; Frank Lethig, Treasurer. Mr. LaGrange is usually the first homeroom teacher on the job. He is one of the busiest men in the school, for, besides teaching, he is our head basketball and baseball coach. He has achieved a very enviable record during his five years here. JUNIORS ABOVE, Left to Right: Joe Backer, Loretta Berger, Maryetta Berger, Nancy Begle, John Bettag. BELOW, FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lina Boehman, Ronald Boehman, Rosaline Brinkman, NorbertDall, Marcelline Denning, Philip Douglas, Clara Mae Ebert. SECOND ROW: Fred Ebert, James Egler, Timothy Fischer, Linda Greenwell, Fred Hauser. THIRD ROW: Donald Helming, Richard Helming, Melvin Hildenbrand. BELOW, Left to Right: Kenneth Hoffman, Helen Hoppenjans, Dorothy Kapp, Marilyn Kemper, Ralph Kitten, Betty Kloeck, Imogene Klueh. JUNIORS ABOVE, Left to Right: James Knust, Patricia Kunkler, Bernita Laake, Richard Leinenbach, Frank Lethig. BELOW, FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Margie Lindauer, Sylvia Merkley, Beatrice Meyer, James Niehaus, Barbara Olinger, Leon Olinger, Janet Oser. SECOND ROW: Shirley Oser, Rita Peters, Robert Schaaf, Alma Schipp, Evelyn Schipp. THIRD ROW: Janice Schlachter, Shirley Seng, David Seufert. BELOW, Left to Right: Ray Vaal, Betty Vonderheide, Carol Vonderheide, Dennis Werne, Clifford Werne, Norma Jean Weyer, Matthew Wollenmann. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: James Schaefer, Treasurer; Bar- ba ra Lueken, Secretary; Dianne Holtzman, Vice- President; Fred Barth, Pres- ident. V k i c p I , ii 22, SOPHOMORES ST Kathleen Albert Emma Jean Auffart Fred Barth Carol Jean Bartley Judith Becher n . i Monica Boeckman Kathleen Boehman Sue Ann Boehman Charles Dilger Mary Ann Dilger Harold Durcholz Mary Lee Fischer Sandra Fitter Kenneth Fleck Ralph Gogel Sandra Greenwell Edward Gunselman Judith William Fleig Haas Victor Beglfe William Ficker Virginia Giesler Jim Hagedorn Laveme Hagedorn William Hauser Daniel Hedinger Ralph Helming Dennis Hoffman The Sophomore girls’ homeroom teacher, Sister Therese, has spent four years with us as Librarian. She has done much in building a fine library besides carrying a teaching schedule. SOPHOMORES Kenneth Hoffman Stephen Hollinden Alma Kemper Howard Klueh Timothy Holtzman Bernita Hoppenjans James Hubers Barbara Thelma Irma Lueken Mehling Moeller Roman Vita Frank Luebbehusen Mohr Niehaus Norma Eugene Olinger Peters i Gerald Renilda Petry Pund Norbert Rahman Barbara Ruhe Kenneth Rupprecht Casper Schuler Father Edwin, the Sophomore boys homeroom teacher, is one of the main stays at St. Ferdinand High, for he has been teaching religion since the opening of the school in 1951-52. During these years he has been most faithful to both fac- ulty and students. James Schaefer Cha rles Schuler SOPHOMORES Kenneth Schaefer Theresa Schnell Marilyn Schnieders . Leo Tretter Barbara Vaal Irma Welp Betty Jo Weyer Paul Wirthwein Louis Seifrig SOPHOMORE SIDESTEPS FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Phyllis Oser, Secretary; Don LaGrange, President; Lula Hagedorn, Treasurer; Mary Alice Oer, Vice-President. Sister Anna is spending her first year at S.F.H.S. She has done a very commendable job as our home economic tea- cher along with her duties as the Freshman girls’ homeroom teacher. Patrick Backer Adolph Begle Rita Boeckman Patrick Boehman Joyce Bosler Leonard Brinkman FRESHMEN 6 J Carol Harris Mary Lou Hedinger Dorothy Helming Richard Brinkman Gary Daunhauer Thomas Denning Lucinda Douglas David Drach James Ebert Francis Egler Sylvan Fetter Allen Greenwell Allen Greulich Keith Greulich Kent Greulich Omer Greulich Linda Hagedom Lula Hagedom Sister Mary Dominic has shouldered the burden as the Fresh- man boys' homeroom teacher. She, also, is a newcomer to our school. She minds her own business, yet is ever ready to leave that business in order to lend others a helping hand. Raymond Hoffman Barbara Jacob Hilary Jacob Kenneth Jasper Cyrilla Jochem Ralph Johannemann FRESHMEN Victor Kelsey Mary Margaret Kempf Leroy Kersteins Nancy Kline Thomas Kloeck Gerard Krampe Allen Laake Donald LaGrange Mary Lampert Joseph Lee Eileen Mehling Ruth Ann Merkley Carol Jean Meyer Leon Niehaus Mary Olinger Joe Olinger Mary Alice Oser Nancy Oser Phyllis Oser Daniel Peters David Peters Mary Ann Petry Clifford Pund Harold Pund Shirley Reckelhoff Janice Recker Lela Rickelman Doretha Sanders Margaret Schilling Arlene Schipp FRESHMEN Levi Schnellenberger Jackie Schnieders Eugene Schuler Adrian Stallman Thomas Steczyk Robert Taylor Dennis Tretter Raymond Tretter Mary Ann Verkamp Marilyn Vonderheide Daniel Wendholt David Weme Linda Werne Bernard Weyer Mary Ann Wirtzberger BIOLOGY CLASSES HEALTH AND SAFETY % - Freshmen Sewing Class CLASSES Junior Baking Junior Refreshments HOMEMAKING ■HH FRESHMEN GLEE CLUB SOPHOMORE GLEE CLUB SENIOR GLEE CLUB SISTER M. JOHNETTE, OSB (Directress) Dennis Durcholz Dan Hauser SEASON’S SCORES 1956 -57 WE THEY Chrisney 61 52 Oil Township 54 60 Lynnville 44 38 Holland 48 46 Tell City 49 48 Dale 41 60 Dubois 56 49 Ft. Branch 43 38 HOLIDAY TOURNEY Ireland 49 44 Dubois 45 50 John Olinger Jim Knust LEFT TO RIGHT: John Olin- ger, Tim Fischer, Dennis Dur- cholz, Dan Hauser, Leon Olin- ger, Clifford Werne, Dennis Weme, and Jim Knust. STUDENT MANAGERS: Ray Vaal, Richard Lee. COACH: Mark LaGrange. ■ Clifford Werne LEFT TO RIGHT: Ken- neth Hoffman, Charles Schuler, LeoTretter, Den- nis Hoffman, David Werne, Kenneth Rupprecht, Paul Wirthwein, Jim Hagedorn, Kenneth Fleck, and Cas- per Schuler. Student Manager: Steve Hollinden Coach Mark LaGrange BOY - JIM - DAVID Leon Olinger SEASON'S SCORES 1956-57 SECTIONAL Troy 52 47 Dale 42 43 Dennis Werne Tim Fischer Bristow St. John's Otwell Spurgeon Troy Rockport Ireland Cannelton English Stendal THEY 35 42 56 34 52 52 46 33 46 55 The Ferdinand Chamber of Com- merce selected 6 ft. 3 in. forward, Dennis Durcholz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Durcholz, ofFerdinand, as winner of the coveted Sports- manship Trophy, which was pre- sented to him at the annual Sports- manship Banquet held in the high school cafeteria Thursday even- ing, May 4th. Dennis Turk Durcholz capped a most spectacular season as one of Ferdinand’s outstanding basketball athletes. In the past season he shattered almost every record of the school. He started the upward climb during the English game on Feb- ruary 8th when he set a new scoring record for the Ferdinand gym, as well as a new individual mark for a Ferdinand play- er, by pouring in 34 points. By the end of the sectional he had bested a one-season record by 47 points, having a total of 378. He lacked only 37 points of tying the all-time scoring record of 804 set by Leon Wendholt at the close of the 1953-54 season. FERDINAND vs. STENDAL HOME GAME SECTIONAL SHOTS FERDINAND vs. DALE 1 RECORD THEY Holland Tom Backer Holland Ireland Dubois SENIORS SENIORS Rock port Cannelton Norman Lueken Chrisney JUNIORS LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Knust, Dennis Werne, Tim Fischer, Clifford Werne. SOPHOMORES LEFT TO RIGHT: Dennis Hoffman, Char- les schuler, Jim Hagedorn, Casper Schuler. Father David and the Senior girls Father Gerard and Mother Clarissa addressing students Examining the huge boiler room Enjoying the comfort of the lobby Spiritual Reading Girls finding the rehabilitation center quite interesting Holy Hour and Benediction Seniors visit St. Mary’s Hospital, Evansville Mid-Semester Day of Recollection Coach received his gift vStudents open gifts PARTY Students Anticipate The Coming of Christ Santa directs band All leave satisfied Mrs RicRelman and Mrs serve the students Berg cafeteria Seniors and Juniors r repast PT � s K? � 5¥ Sii SH SiSil ii i rw Clara Mae Schipp, chosen by vote of the student body t o reign as Basketball Queen, was crowned by co-captain, Den- nis Durcholz, at the Stendal- Ferdinand Game on the night of February 15th. '« $$!! LErT TO RIGHT: David Seufert, Judith Fleig, Clifford Werne, Marilyn Kemper, a gy afi Tim Fischer, Phyllis Oser, Jim Knust, Dianne Holtzman, Dennis Werne, Dennis '$$$0 Durcliolz, Clara Mae Schipp, Robert Schaaf, Margie Lindauer, Leon Olinger, Rose ffiy8raj « Ann Becher, John Olinger, Virlee Begle, Dan Hauser. TVS V :tfi'r smm A V.” 1 ULULU The Queen and her Court singing the Star-Spangled Banner QUEEN CROWNING «♦Vi ; v S ,rA wS2S4 VyVw S- A ' AfSS52 in iimmiim in dfca-.i s i « 7 • ; l OUR FIRST SPRING MUSICAL Joe and Mary Ellen Olinger Freshmen Maryetta and Loretta Berger Juniors Daniel and David Peters Freshmen Rosa Lee and Vera Lee Wirthwein Seniors Keith and Kent Greulich Freshmen Betty and Carol Vonderheide Juniors Linda and Lula Hagedorn Freshmen R. A. Becher R. L. Wirthwein K. Fischer B. Fischer J. Boeglin P. Mehling K. Tillman GRADUATES D. Hauser J. Bolte R. Auffart D. Reutman S. Leinenbach G. Holtzman N. Kempf B. Helming D. Schnieders L. Kitten N. Lueken W. Brinkman P. Recker L. Steczyk K. Jacob CLASS WILL I� Robert Auffart, will my cat-naps in class to anyone who needs the rest. I, Tom Backer, will my mixed-up mess of hair to some bald-headed Juniot. I� Rose Ann Becher, will my drum and drum beater to any musician who has a strong arm, willing legs, a desire to learn marches and a love for the St. Ferdinand High School Band. I Esther Begle, will my blond hair to any girl considering the use of peroxide. I Virlee Begle, will my study periods to the poor student who loves to study. I� Peggy Bertag, will my front seat in all the classes to the naughtiest Junior. I� J°e Boeglin, will my love for writing penaces to anyone who plays hooky next year. I, Jim Bolte, will to Don Helming the thrill and joy of filling the halls of St. Ferdinand High with the mellow notes of my trumpet so that the echoes will never die. If Wilfred Brinkman, will my skill in getting along with Mr. Steiner to Matt Wollenmann. I, Albert Dilger, will my ability to get by with chewing gum in Sister Mary Carmin’s typing class to Victor Begle. I, Rebecca Douglas, will my bottle of ink eradicator to the bookkeeping class of next year. I, Dennis Durcholz, will my blue and yellow Chevy coupe to Cliff Werne. I, Bonnie Fischer, will my frustrated nerves during a typing drill to Linda Greenwell. I, Kenny Fischer, will my ability to sleep in class to some green Freshie who can get away with it and my mixed-up locker to my mixed-up brother Stan. I, David Greenwell, will my bookkeeping talents to Joe Backer if he won’t hold it against me. I Patty Hagedorn, will my trombone to anyone who has enough wind to play it, my Christmas Queen Crown to my sister Carol, and my typing errors and eraser to my brother Jim. I, Dan Hauser, will my ability to operate a cully-packer to Father Bede. If Imelda Hedinger, will my driving through ditches to my brother Dan. If Barbara Helming, will my “Piggy Bank” to Nancy Begle, who needs extra funds for the purchase of typing paper. I, Lee Roy Hoffman, will my locker to the person who gets it. It Gerald Holtzman, will my enthusiasm to play basketball at noon time to my cousin Tim. CLASS WILL I, Kenneth Jacob, will my typewriter to Tim Fischer provided he practices faithfully one hour every day. I, Nancy Kempf, will my leftover shorthand books to any Junior girl who likes to scratch and my driving ability to Irma Jean Welp. I, Leona Kitten, will my shorthand dictations at 120 to anyone who can make them out. I, Richard Lee, will my ability to get along with the faculty to Dick Leinenbach. I, Sandra Leinenbach, will my aptness in parking crooked to anyone who can master it. I, Norman Lueken, will my seat in the band and my art of getting along with Sister Johnette to Charlie Schuler. I, Paul Mehling, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will to Science my brains, since I have found no use for them. I, John Olinger, will my ability to carry the unabridged dictionary from the library to the basement to anyone who has the strength. I, Mary Ann Oser, will my perfect attendance at school for 12 years to Frank Lethig. I, Bernard Pund, will the wave in my hair to Ralph Helming. I, Anna Marie Rahman, will my errors in typing to my brother Norbert. I, Pat Recker, will my ability to grow a rough beard to “Big Jim” Hubers. I, Dennis Reutman, will my curly hair to Richard. I, Edward Ruhe, will my joy ride with Jake to anyone who can stand the jar. I, Dennis Schaeffer, will to Dick Leinenbach my hollow tooth for storing his savings. I, Clara Mae Schipp, will my Basketball Queen Crown to Janet Oser and my ability to break an axle to a Driver-Training student. I, David Schnieders, will my place in the Glee Club to crooner, Jim Knust. I, Linda Steczyk, will the act of sleeping in government class to anyone who can get away with it. I, Kathleen Tillman, will my ability to play the Bell Lyre to Sandra Fitter and my love for dancing to Margie Lindauer. I, Rosa Lee Wirthwein, will my inability to learn how to drive a straight shift gear car to anyone with a paid-up life insurance policy. I, Vera Lee Wirthwein, will to my brother Paul my power to get what I want when I want it, and to Doretha Sanders my natural curly hair. FOURTH GRADUATING CLASS BIDS FAREWELL The Most Reverend Henry J. Grimmelsman, S.T.D JOHN OLINGER Valedictorian of the class Reverend Fidelis Jent, O.S.B Commencement Speaker THROUGH THE WINDOWS OF ST. FERDINAND HIGH THE YEARBOOK STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Backer. John Olinger, Assistant Editor; Joe Boeglin, Business Manager; Clara Mae Schipp, Sister Mary Carmin, O.S.B., Advisor; Bonnie Fischer, Sandra Leinenbach, Paul Mehling, Barbara Helming, Editor; Ann Oser. Congratulations To The Seniors A FRIEND Congratulations to the Class of 1957 and Best Wishes to all of the Students of St. Ferdinand High School THE DUBOIS COUNTY STATE BANK Ferdinand, Indiana Jasper, Indiana BARTLEY § COMPANY PRODUCE General Merchandise and Milling Phone 2-2021 Ferdinand, Indiana BECHER SON Funeral Directors Jasper, Indiana FRITCH'S DUTCH LUNCH 201 Main Jasper, Indiana REISINGS PALM GARDENS Both Stores in Jasper 510 Main Street Shoes - Children's Wear 514 Main Street Ready-to-wear Fabrics - Gifts Jasper, Indiana Bill Kluemper Prop. Dancing Beer and Lunches Phone 3822 Highway 162 Bretzville Indiana Compliments of THE DINER Jasper, Indiana Compliments of MADLON'S Ferdinand Indiana Compliments of MOSBY FLORAL Tell City, Indiana Compliments of FRANK HEIDET AND SON Ferdinand, Indiana OASIS Ferdinand, Indiana JOHN GARLAND Sewing Machines Huntingburg, Indiana Compliments of B F DINER Huntingburg, Indiana ii UEBELHOR CHEVROLET CO. 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Carl Witte Vic Dippel Your Complete Food Market 611 Bartley Street Jasper, Indiana SPINDLER SHEET METAL AND ROOFING COMPANY Phone 860 Jasper Indiana SCHNITZEL BANK TAVERN Beer - Wine - Lunch Also Dancing every Saturday Nite Jasper Indiana VAAL'S FURNITURE APPLIANCE Complete Home Furnishings St. Meinrad Indiana Compliments of Compliments of FARM BUREAU Huntingburg Indiana A FRIEND GLENN'S RESTAURANT Dale Indiana Compliments of WELLER GROCERY Dale Indiana Compliments of NORBERT J. BUECHLER, D.D.S. Ferdinand Indiana Compliments of BOEHMAN BROTHERS COAL CO.. St. Meinrad Indiana Compliments of TILLMAN'S BEAUTY SALON Compliments of HUNTINGBURG GREENHOUSE St. Meinrad, Indiana Phone FL 7-5751 Phone 672 - 172 Huntingburg, Indiana Compliments of HUGO STEINKAMP WAREHOUSES , Indiana THEO. J. WELP 501 Main St. Compliments of Jasper, Indiana AMERICAN LEGION POST 124 AND Compliments of AUXILARY BUTCH'S MARATHON SERVICE Mariah Hill, Indiana Ferdinand, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS DAIRY PRODUCTS IDEAL PURE MILK CO., INC. Congratulations Getting some fresh air. to the Class of 57 HASENOUR THE LEADER STORE MOTOR CO., INC. Sales - Chevrolet - Service We Service All Makes St. Anthony Ferdinand We Never Close MUELLER AND HACKMANN General Merchandise Groceries Republic Paints Ferdinand, Indiana KNUST JEWELERS The Diamond Center of Dubois County Huntingburg Indiana Compliments of CARNES FOOD MARKET Where the Best Sells for Less Jasper Indiana Compliments of FLEIG'S CAFE Ferdinand Indiana Compliments of JACOB'S GARAGE Ferdinand Indiana Compliments of 3REIDENBAUGH BROS Jasper Indiana Compliments of MATTINGLY'S STORE Ferdinand Indiana Compliments of ELLSWORTH ICE CREAM, INC. Compliments of JASPER ICE FUEL Huntingburg Indiana Jasper Indiana Compliments of OLINGER CONSTRUCTION CO. 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Tell City Indiana Compliments of CHASE STUDIO The Seniors' Photographer Huntingburg, Indiana Standard Oil Company C. H. CRANDALL Tank Truck Service Since 1930 510 6th Street Phones: 409 and 57 Huntingburg, Indiana C. W. WEDEKING COMPANY Dealers in Hardware Furniture - Appliances Dry Goods - Seeds - Fertilizer Dale Indiana JASPER WHOLESALE HOUSE 208 E. 5th Street Jasper Indiana UEBELHOR STRUCKMAN Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Cadillac Jasper, Indiana Compliments of PARTENHEIMER LUMBER CO, Huntingburg Indiana DOG-N-SUDS Home of Delicious Sandwiches and Cold Root Beer Huntingburg Indiana HOFFMAN BROS., INC. Bear Wheel Aligning and Balancing Wrecker Service Jasper Indiana STRUCKMAN CHEVROLET CO. Your Chevrolet Dealer for 25 years Main 10th Street Telephone 78 Huntingburg Indiana Compliments of Compliments of FERDINAND NEWS Ferdinand, Indiana TELL CITY CHAIR CO Tell City, Indiana L. GRUNDHOEFER SONS Quality Meats Custom Slaughtering Dale, Indiana Compliments of TRESSLAR'S 5 10 STORE Sisterly love! Tell City, Indiana NATIONAL BANK Compliments of SONGER'S SERVICE STATION Phone: 7-4725 Dale, Indiana 82 Years of Safe Banking Tell City, Indiana Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1957 from Your Friendly Neighbor Who Bottles Jasper Indiana WOLLENMANNS BEARDS GIFT SHOP Watches Fishing Tackles School Supplies Cameras Supplies Religious Items Ferdinand, Indiana The Sporting Goods Store r,I't Pays to Play Evansville Indiana C. J. GEHLHAUSEN BOLTE’S 66 STATION Lee Tires Phillips 66 Batteries Car Washing Lubrication Phone 2-1651 PLUMBING 6c HEATING SUPPLIES Shallow 6c Deep-Well Systems Water Heaters, Air Conditioning Disposals, etc. R.R. 3 Phone 366 Huntingburg, Indiana Ferdinand Indiana Comp1iment s of FEDERAL PRODUCE Evansville Indiana AMERICAN BANK The Friendly Bank Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit BLESCH TWINS, AUCTIONEERS Our experience pays on the day of your sale Insurance Corp. Jasper Indiana Livestock and General Auctioneers Licensed to Sell Real Estate Phone 58 or 66 Holland, Indiana Compliments of FRANCIS H. LUEKEN AND SON LEINENBACH CAFE Home of Good Food Certified Hybrid Seed Corn Serving Country Style Regular -- Aberdeen Angus Cattle Fried Chicken Landrace Hogs Monday thru Saturday Ferdinand Ireland, Indiana Indiana DUBOIS COUNTY MACHINE COMPANY, INC. Jasper, Ind. Ferdinand, Ind Phone 944 Phone 2-1611 Industrial Repairs and Supplies BARTLEY'S STORE, INC. Feeds - Baby Chicks Turkey Poults - Poultry Phones 4-2051 4-2451 Ireland Indiana TRETTER MOTOR CO. Sales Service Phone 153 Fourth and Geiger Streets Huntingburg, Indiana Congratulations to the Class of '57 SEUFERT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY General Contractors Ferdinand, Indiana -4 Cheaper by the dozen HOOSIER GARAGE Amos Leinenbach Dodge-Plymouth Sales Service Allis-Chalmers Sales Service Ferdinand, Indiana Everybody loves BUNNY BREAD HARTFORD BAKERY Evansville Indiana Compliments of Compliments of BUCHENBERGER’S BOOK STORE Washington Indiana KRAPF INSURANCE AGENCY 103 Metzger Building Jasper Indiana Compliments of SCHULER PACKING CO. Ferdinand, Indiana Compliments of OTTO BOEGLIN Compliments of BRUGGENSCHM1DT'S DEPT. STORE Tell City, Indiana The Finest in Fresh Meats and Groceries Highest Quality Dry Goods and Shoes Complete Line of BPS Paints Highest Prices Paid for Fresh Country Eggs All Under One Roof Shop With Ease Ferdinand Indiana U. S. 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