St John Township High School - Echo Yearbook (Dyer, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1938 volume:

1938 V V V7 y v 7 V7 V7 V7 y 7 V7 V V7 V7 7 V V7 V7 y Assembled and Published t y THE SENIOR CLASS of THE ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Dyer, Indiana Volume I. V7 V7 V7 V 7 V7 V7 7 7 V V7 S7 V7 V7 V 7 N7 V7 7 V7 We, the Seniors of 1938, dedicate this volume of THE ECHO to Mr. R. E. Protsman, in acknowl- 7 V7 7 7 7 V V7 7 V 7 V 7 7 7 7 V7 Nt edgoment of the tireless efforts and services which ho rendered in bohalf of the school, and as sponsor of our class. V V V V v7 7 V7 7 V V V V V7 7 V7 V V V7 V V -ADMINISTRATION Cycil A. Grayson County Superintendent Paul T. Gettler Township Trustee Charles G. Hunt, M. A Princioal V7 V V V V7 V7 V V7 V7 7 7 V V V V7 7 7 V V7 7 FACULTY Charles G. Hunt Principal First Row: Sylvia Schutz Primary Grades Carl Carnahan Mathematics Athletics Vivian Voreacos Social Science R. E. Protsman English Second Row: Mary M. Ley Primary Grade s Charles G, Hunt Principal Ruth Hoffman Home Economics Physical Ed. Beulah Husted Commercial Subjects Agnes Kahler Intermediate Grades E. S. Jack Science Wilfred P. James Grammar Grade s V7 V7 7 7 7 V v7 7 V7 7 V V V7 V7 V7 V 7 7 V7 V7 I DYER HIGH LOYALTY SONG We'll fight for the old gold and blue. The sons of our school who are true. We'll cheer 'till the last loud report of the gun And we know you have won Dyer High, Rah! Rah! So win once again. Dyer High And add to your fame. Dyer High While we sit and cheer together Beat them and leave a better memory of dear Dyer High. Tune of Illinois Words by Pete Kremser '31 SCHOOL COLORS: BLUE AND GOLD f I V V7 y 7 V V7 V7 V V7 7 V7 V V V V7 y V7 V7 V7 7 5 E-N IOIRS G CLASS OFFICERS Lucille Wassman--------------President Pearl Thielen-----------Vice-President Francis Marshall-------------Secretary Virginia Miller..............Treasurer COLORS Maroon and Gold FLOWER White Carnation MOTTO ’’No victory without labor V V7 y y v v 7 7 V V V7 7 V 7 7 V7 y 7 v 7 f I La I erne Qat ermann A aam Border ffo ert LBa um a tner l i aiter Qaumoant rter- G$ e e Boecken Anna e te Cass AL A a Croner Posse Ln e Stephen GaoJ k George r ecirne I f cJu fa Horton JoAnson Pho t s ke tma £ mer AF e Fra nets FlarsAa S etretev-tj (Arc n a Ffi er rrea.i rtr Ho r ter t Over A a oe lH 6vr Peters SENIOR CIASS HISTORY Four years ago in September of 1934, tho Seniors of 1938 entered the St. John Township High School as Freshmen. During tho first week there wero many things to see, such as the laboratory, assembly,and tho gymnasium. Two weeks after entering we had our first class meeting, and elected Frank Engle, president; George Hearne, vice-president; and Elmer Kloin, secretary-treasurer. Mr. R. E. Protsinan was appointed our sponsor. During our first year there were two outstanding features carried out by tho Freshman class. The first -was a minstrol, presented as our part of the Plum Creek Revue of 1934. The second event was a house to house canvass to gather old newspapers for a Christmas Fund. Our teachers for that year were Mr. Griner, the principal,who taught algebra; Mrs. Voreacos, citizenship; Mr. Protsman, English; and Mr. Jack, biology. Upon entering our Sonhomore year in 1935 wo elected the following officers: Walter Baumgartner, president; Lucille Einselo, vico-presidont; Virginia Miller, secretary; and Mary Keilman, treasurer. Class mootings were hold onco a month for discussions and plans for parties. Two parties wore arranged in the gym that year, and at each party games wero played and refreshments served later. In addition to the two parties, we had a weiner roast during tho year in the woods near tho school, and another noartiie end of the school year at Kahler's Field. For our Junior year the following members were elocted as officers: Grace Wachter, president; Mary Koilman, vice-prosidcnt; Phyllis Koilman, secrotary; and Julia Horton, treasurer. A new music and art teacher, Miss Carter, was added to the faculty. The main activities of our Junior year wore tho purchasing of our class rings and the presentation of a play,entitled, Tho Busybody. At the ond of tho year wo gave tho Junior-Sonior Prom at Lake Hills Country Club. The money for the prom was raised from the sale of candy, for the most part, and from tho proceeds from The Busybody. Duringihe Junior year we had two parties, which vrerc held in the gym. y v y v y v y y v y v y t v y v v In 1937 wo entered high school for our last yoar. Mr. Charles Hunt was tho Principal and a studont council was established very soon. LaVorn Seehausen and William Ziesenhene wero chosen as the Senior reoresentatives. The class officers for the Senior year were as follows: Lucille Wassman,president; Pearl Thielcn,vice-president; Francis Marshall, secretary; and Virginia Miller, treasurer. The Senior class play Bringing Up Father was presented December 6, 1937 and was a big succoss. Our Halloween party was hold at Krcutzburg and ovoryone had a grand time. Another party vras hold at Spring Hill Grove, and everyone had an enjoyable evening. The Senior Dance was hold in the gymnasium on April 19th. Another interesting event of this yoar was tho taking of Sonior pictures. The School of 2500 A. D. presented as the Senior part of the Plum Creek Revue of 1938, furnished amusement for all concerned. One of the most interesting days of the Senior yoar was spent at the home of Phyllis Kcilman, May 11,when all members cast aside their usual sophistication and appeared in overalls. They then gathered in tho Keilman yard, where a picnic lunch was enjoyed. In the afternoon the mombors amused themselves in their own way. To add another day of interest to a busy week, the Seniors, accompanied by Miss Husted and Mr. Protsman, joumyed to Tribune Tower, Thursday, May 12. The Seniors were honored May 5,1938 by the Juniors with a banquet at Lake Hills Country Club and a dance at the Gary Hotel, May 10, 1938. Tho baccalauroate services were held May 15, and the sermon was preached by the Reverend Paul Bloesch. On May 18 tho commencement exercises were held at which twenty eight stately Seniors, arrayed in gray caps and gov ns, received thoir diplomas. Mr. Hunt presented the diplomas. Professor Schutz of Manchester College delivered the address. V vv V V V V7 V7 7 7 7 7 7 V7 7 V 7 V 7 V7 7 4 i I FAREWELL TO THE SENIORS The Seniors are leaving; they are the next in line. But we want them to remember some of their splendid times They had as students, at Dear Old Dyer High, Think now for soon you'll sa.y Goodbye ,, Some times you were weary and tired of it all,. But wasn't that in the boginning early in the Fall? Aren't you gj.ad you went through until the very end? Look at all these people, you now can call your friends. Now, as you step out, into this world of curs Think, not all your steps will be sunshine and flowers. What your life work will be you know not. Whatever it is give it all you've got. Until now you've worked as a group each doing his part. But now you'll live your own life, this is the start. Be- happy and joyful, be not afraid to grin And when you're in trouble, just keep up that chin. May He who is watching you now from above Guide and protect you and give you His love. Constantly watch you and lead you aright From the first sign of daybreak till the darkness of night. Goodbye, to the Seniors, to you and to you The Juniors bid you a fond Adieu . ’When we’ll meet again no one can toll. But until then, may God keep you all happy and well. CLASS OFFICERS Everett Seegers---------------President Nick Rasheta-------------Vice-President Evelyn Hilbrich---------------Secretary Eileen Austgen----------------Treasurer COLORS Blue and Silver FLOWER Tea Rosa MOTTO Knock the t out of can't JUNIORS First Row: Francis Zech, Richard Schafer, Roy Reichert, Robert Hunt, Glen Atkinson,Fred Sullivan.Williara Broski, Edward Bohney, Harold Herman, Cyril Teutemacher Second Row: Margaret Spencer, Marie Gard, Edna Klein, Bessie Voich, Evelyn Hilbrich, Nick Rasheta, Everett Soegers, Eileen Austgen,Gladys Sohaller,Rosemary Miller, Botty Taylor, Esther Hoffman, Mary Weaver, Velma Russel Third Row: Frances Karston, Eva Scherer, Adeline Severa, Mary Kisela, Botty Hendrickson, Mildred Sons, Martha Rodenburg, Ruth Boeoker,Alvina Held,Anne Mihalic.Dolores Fagon, Lucille Thiol, Mrs. Hoffman 4 t JUNIOR HISTORY There were 62 of us when we organized asFreshmen in 1935 and elected two officers, Benny Broski, president and Bessie Voich, secretary-treasurer. The two parties of the year were outstanding social events and enjoyed by all. The girls won the inter-class volleyball tournament. V7 V V7 7 7 V7 V7 V7 7 V V y v 7 7 7 V 7 V In our Sophomore year Evelyn Hilbrich was president and Everett Seegers, secretary-treasurer of our class of 1935. We lost to the Seniors that year in the inter-class debating contest. We won all inter-class atletic activities. The two parties of the year were well attended but the remain glamor of the Freshman year was lacking. As Juniors wo onjoyod an interesting and eventful year during 1937 and 1938. Early in tho year the class selected and purchased thoir class rings. During the season wo sponsored several projects to finance the Junior-Senior Reception. We sold candy; gave a combination card party and dance; sponsored a skating party at Black Oak, and a show at Crown Point; and raffled five dollars. The Junior class enjoyed the distinction of winning all inter-class athletics, both girls and boys. The Juniors won first place in the inter-class competitive stunt in the Plum Creek Revue sponsored by the Dramatic Club. Tho Junior-Sonior Banquet was held at Lake Hills, May 5, and tho Prom at Hotel Gary, May 10. The class enjoyed an all day outing at Dunes State Park, May 12. CLASS OFFICERS Kathryn Greiving----------------President Arnold Peifer--------------Vice-President Lorraine Klein-------Secretary'-Treasurer COLORS Green and Gold FLOWER White Carnation MOTTO Don't try dying, but die trying I I t V7 V V7 7 7 V V7 V7 V7 7 7 7 V 7 7 7 V7 7 First Rows Ralph Stephenson.Arnold Peifer, William Walden, Robert Schweitzer,George Troop,Ambrose Reitman,Fred Dreher Second Rows Louis Hoffman, Wallace Hanson, George Thiery, John Schweitzer, Victor Pohney.Roy Thompson,Frank Waohter, Robert Keilman, Robert Johnson, Robert Schilling Third Rows Kathryn Greiving, Frances Grothaus, Gertrude Vander Haydon, Margio Hall, Viola Reichert, Marcella Herr-man, Genevieve Hilbrich, Anna May Johnson,Jeanette Turner, Mrs. Voreacos, Rosemary Radilyack Fourth Rows Dorothy Brands,Agnes Halfman,Mary Braithwaite, Flora May Schmidt, Lorraino Quaifo, Lorraine Klein, Mary Jane Lawson, Cecolia Spanior, Kathloon Heame, Delphine Bremer V 7 7 7 7 7 V7 7 V7 V V7 7 7 7 V7 V V V7 7 7 y v vy vv v y v V vy y v V y vy vy y vy v v Many interesting events occurred during our Freshman year. A debating team composed of Louis Hoffman, Robert Schilling, Gertrude Vander Hayden and Arnold Peifer participated in the inter-class debating tournament. After defeating the Sophomores the team lost to the Seniors in the final debate. All members of the team wore awarded gold pins by our principal, Mr. Griner. Five boys, Fred Droher, Louis Hoffman, George Horton, Robert Johnson, and George Thiory were placed on the school basketball team. Both girls and the boys of the class participated in an all school dramatic program. Thirty-eight members of the class enrolled in September 1937 a3 Sophomores. Class officers selected were Kathryn Greiving, president; Arnold Peifer, vice-president; Lorraine Klein, secretary-treasurer. In a class meeting the Sophomores chose their motto, Don't try dying but die trying. the white carnation as class flower, and green and gold for class colors. Fifteen Sophomoros enjoyed taking part in the Plum Creek Revue of 1938. During the two years of high school there have been two successful parties and two trips to Brookfield Zoo. V vy v vy v vy w v vy v v v v v v vy v v v v CUSS OFFICERS Elaine Seegers James Thiel---- Alice Croner--Roy Keilman---- COLORS Red and White FLOWER American Peauty MOTTO Aim higher --------President ---Vice-President --------Secretary --------Treasurer FRESHMAN First Row: Sylvester Schweitzer, Ernest Sohl, Jerome Hoemig, Elmer Dewes, Donald Greer, Edward Miller, Roy DeMik, Charles Hogan, Roy Keilman, James Thiel, Arthur Miller, Jacob Teffenhart Second Row: Pauline Schelfo, Dorothy Redenbaugh Jeanne Howard, Ida Scherer, Alice Croner, Rita Schweitzer, Gladys Nondorf, Pearle Boersma, Rita Kavelage, Dorothy Plock, Matilda Reitman, Howard Lee Third Row: Don Adams,Leona Peifer,Leona Huseman,Benita Lindsay, Yvonne Koilman, Lorraine Reiohert, Phyllis Quaife, Margaret Specht, Florence Maginot, Frances Ovorhage, Pauline Graham, Anna May Krooswyk Fourth Row:Mr.Carnahan,Mildred Hoffman,Esther Schallor Elaine Seegers, Grace Halfman, Lorraine Margraf, Anna-belle Carlson,Grace Keilman,Botty Kleine.Lois Spencer, Margaret Reichert, Charlotte Gettler, Homer Gettlor Fifth Row: Alfrod Dewes,Virgil Hoffman, Martin Porter, Eugene Cromer,Cyril Bohney, Kenneth Hoffman,Bob Engle, Ray Sohl, Ray Austgen, Bill Kooistra, Joseph Voich I f SENIOR CLASS WILL We,' the Senior Class of St. John Township High School, in the city of Dyer, County of Lake, State of Indiana, do hereby draw up, on this fifth day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-eight, our last will and testament in the form and manner followings To the Junior Class, we leave our unequaled ability to get along with each other, and our ability to conduct a class meeting in a business-like way. To the janitor, we leave our large assortment of pencil stubs, paper wads, and chewing gum, (which can be found under desks, tablos, and in the fountains). As individuals, we bequeath the following, to be used or disposed of in the most fitting manner. I, Lucille Wassman, being of sound and healthy mind, do will and bequeath my towering height to Harry He rrman. I, Elmer Klein, being unable to determine the exact state of my mind, do entrust to Calvin Ballard my extensive knowledge of the fair sex. I, Norbert Overhage, being in a supernatural state of mind, do will to Evelyn Hilbrich my girlish dimples. I, William Ziesenhene, being in a liberal state of mind, do leave to my brother George ny astounding ability to argue incessantly. I, Phyllis Keilman, believing myself to be of normal mind, do leave to Mr. Hunt my beautiful blonde hair. I, Grace Wachter, feeling in a more reckless mood than I ever felt before, do entrust to Mary Clare Weavor my ability to got good grades in all subjects. 4 i I, Francis Marshall, feel ng very generous, do will and bequeath my abundance of freckles to Betty Taylor. I, La erne Battermann, being of a typing disposition, do will my accomplishments in this line to Dolores Fagen. I, Annabolle Cassill, in a very pleasant state of mind, do leave my good nature to Eileen Austgen. I, Wilbur Peters, being regarded as sane, do givo my manly physique to Roy Reichert. I, Eugene Husemn, with a willing heart, leave with Roy Thompson my popularity with the ladies, Drovided he use it with discretion. I, Naomi Borgor, with no little hesitation, do will mv neatness to Eva Sohorer. I, LaVom Seehauson, fooling quite satisfied with things in gonoral, do loave to Betty Kloine my pleasant smile. I, Estelle Boeckor, amiably disposed, do leave my starry eyes to Lucille Thiel. I, Nina Croner, being in a super-normal state of mind, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Miss Husted. I, Amelia Rashcta, in a very powerful state of mind do reluctantly give to Edna Klein my ability to take care of ttysolf. I, Herbert Reichert, in one of my generous moods, do bequeath to Nick Rasheta my magnetic personality. I, Julia Horton, after much deliberation, do arm and equip Lola Boll with tty fiery temper. I, Pearl Thielon, believing myself to be of a normal state of mind, will tty well-known giggle to Mrs. Voroacos. I, Russell Engle, feeling just as unconcomed as over, leave my small feet to Fred Sullivan. I, Virginia Miller, being of a good mind, do will and boqueath to Angeline Sablic my ability to fit into small places. I, Robert Baumgartner, with a faint blush, do givo my abundance of bashfulness to Everett Seegors. I, Walter Baumgartner, somewhat doubtfully entrust to Mr. Jack my ability to operate an automobile, especially a Ford. I, Stephen Gazdik, feeling unusually jovial, do present my funny-bone to Gladys Schaller. I, Mary Kcilman, in a very thoughtful state of mind, do will ny comfortable old oxfords to Dorothy Plock. I, Torcsa Tcffenhart, being unable to express my state of mind, do leave my excess weight to Dorothy Brands. I, May Johnson, in my usual docile state of mind, do gladly share with Martha Rodenburg, my pleasant disposition. I, George Hearne, in a very oarefroo mood, do bequeath my extraordinary ability to got by on as little work as possible, to Mildred Sons. To Mr. Protsman we leave our happy memories of four wonderful years under his guidance, and also our terror of the well-known board of education. Wo, the graduating class of 1938, do solemnly affirm this to be our last will and testament, sworn and sealed, this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-eight. « I « I I SENIOR CUSS PROPHECY One night as I sat by our fireplace at hone. All the family was out and I was quite alone. The things I saw in the fire were very strange ’tis true But these strange incidents. I'll now relate to you. I saw the very first of all a wedding ring, A church, and a choir that began to sing Oh Promise Mo , and then Here Comes The Bride'.' Then came Eugene Huseman with Rosemary at his side. They walk up to the altar where wedding vows are said It wasn't long and those two then and there wero wed. At this moment that picture faded and who should then No one but Red Soohauson shedding bitter tears.(apooar She had dyed her hair, a Brunette for to be But as it turned out it was a pity to see. Hor hair was partly black, but her lashes still wero red And she was wishin' and wishin' she were dead. Now Amelia Rasheta was the very next in line On her violin was playing, In Tho Good Old Summer Time'.' And all the people thought, how wonderful she played As thoir tears and laughter at her will she moved and (swayed. Then came Pearl Thielen singing with a popular band. She's a noted songstress in near asid far off lands. Many came from far away just to hear hor sing And when they saw her they remarked, she's got poise and (everything Then came Nina Croner as a Stenographer for Stove That ho was now a business man, was so hard to believe He was a leader along the line of education For along tho line of writing books he used his (imagination. Then came Dorothy P. and Francis M. who'd been married (just a year But already he'd grown tired and failed to call her dear She called this very thoughtless and considered him a On her way to Reno? She already found the route, (brute When some of his friends were now weary with their wives Norbert 0. lives a quiet sort of life. He meets his friends who say, You lucky so and so'.' He shakes his head and smiles and says, As if I don't (know'.' Next I saw Elmer K. a Paramount picture star. A second Robert Taylor? Oh, he excels him much by far. A pretty secretary, answering fan mail day and night Leona's her name of course you've guessed it right. She does not worry, she sure she has won For he loves no one but her, when his daily work is done. Bill Z. and Wilbur P. took a trip out to the West, Where life is real and bandits never lot you rest. I saw them straddling a Strawberry Roan But now wished they wore safely back at home. Bob and Walter B. aro the farmers of the class Specializing only in Wheat and Sassafrass. Those two bachelor's home was surely neat and clean. A woman around? Oh no, not one could there be seen. Next came Julia H. dressed in white from head to toe. She's walking down a corridor and she isn't walking slow. She's a nurse, you're right, but wait here comos someone. You may not believe this but it was Mary X. as a Nun, And Frank E. as an interne, you'll not believe it's so Yes, the same Frank E. who once was Mary's beau. They quarried, and thoir love it vanished like a bubble, So Mary became a Nun, Frank an Interne and they saved a (lot of trouble. When that picture faded, I saw a Campus bright and green And among the co'eds two from Dyer were there seen. They were Grace W. and Lucille W. out with other girls. Grace was telling of how her father found her pearls. Virginia M. was married to a multi-millionaire. She looked up Herbert R. to bo her butler there. To see him bow so gently would make your sides just ache. He would bow and snap back quickly as if his back would (break. Then imagine George H. as an announcer of the radio Telling ladies how to bake their bread and make their (tulips grow. When ho guessed the weather (ho thought) exactly on the dot Instead of having zero weather, it was really awfully hot. A stewardess on an airplane that sailod both far and wide Across the major cities and to the country side. Estelle smoked Camels, her nerves she wanted to steady When they started to take off, Estelle was always ready. LaVeme B. and Elmer Schulte were very happily wed. When I saw them thoy were standing by a tiny bed. When the baby started crying LaVerne she walked the floor. Believe me, Elmer knew just how quietly to close the door. Phyllis K. in a formal gown of green Playing at a piano she was plainly to be seen. Teresa tap-danced to a tune so quick and fast. But that's all I saw 'cause the picture didn't last. May J. a chorus girl and all her classmates there to see. Her parents were there too just as proud as they could bo. For she was very agile, and danced with ease and grace And she looked so very happy as the light shone on her (face. Annabelle C. a clerk in the five and ten cent store. They wore selling diamonds, she thought why pay more. At evening when the lights were lit how the diamonds (glittered. And daintily she fixed her hair as back and forth she (flitterod. A teacher, if you please, was Naomi as she had often said But a diamond on hor left hand told me she would soon be (wed. After that the picture faded and I was back to earth once (more, For I realized a pounding upon the front room door Mom and Dad wore back, gone long enough for me to dream.' I was glad for the future it was plainly seen When I looked into the fireplace it was so cold and bare Not one of those friendly faces then could I see there. y V v V w v v V V V V V W V V V V v V V I I GRIN AND BEAR IT 7 V V7 7 V7 7 V7 V7 7 7 7 V 7 V V7 7 V 7 V7 w Mr. Hunt sent Eva Scherer and Mary Clare Weaver uptown one day to get a bottle of white lamp black. After trying at the business places in town they called Mr. Hunt on the telephone and told him they couldn't find any. At this time it dawned upon the two brilliant Junior girls—WHITE LAMP BLACK—Ha.' Ha I Angelina: Nice floor to dance on. Fred S.: Well dance on it and not on my feet. Mrs. Voroacos: What term is used when peoplo become skeptical of a bank and make a mad rush to withdraw their money? George Z. s Bank nite. Frank, checking up Mary's housekeeping accounts I can't reconcile this ammount of $10. Marys That was for my new hat. Franks Then it should not be included in the housekeeping account. Marys Don’t bo silly. Of course it should. It comes under overhead charges. Porters This train goes to Buffalo and points East. Miss Husted excitedlys Well, I want a train that gets to Kirksville and I don't care which way it points. What size collar do you wear? one man asked another. Size twelve. Well I declare, you must bo my dog's brother. Mrs. Voreacost Who is that practicing down in the gym? It sounds like a group of 7th and 8th graders. Norbert Overhages You're right. It's the Sophomores. Billy Z.s It's great, speeding along like this. you feel glad you are alive? Protsios Glad isn't the word. I'm amazed. Don't Judges How did the accident happen? Mr. Hunts Oh, my wife fell asleep in the back seat. 1 V V7 V7 7 V V7 V7 V7 7 7 V7 V7 V7 V V7 V7 vv 7 - I t I BRINGING UP FATHER ’’Bringing Up Father , a three act comedy directed by Mr, R. E, Frotsman was given December 6, 1937, by tho Senior Class. The class pluy is an annual tradition of the Senior Class. The group this year had a great deal of pleasure in presenting this entertainment. Tho audicnco was highly pleased by tho performance. Furthermore the receipts wore very gratifying. In the play, Bringing Up Father , the entire action takes place in the drawing room of the Mahonoy Mansion on Riverside Drive, New York City. The characters are reproductions of the comedy characters of the cartoon. Tho oast of characters is as follows: Maggio Mahoney------------------Amelia Rasheta Jiggs Mahonoy--------------------------Norbert Overhage Patricia Mahoney----------------------Virginia Miller Oswald, the butler----------------------Robort Baumgartner Dinty Moore----------------------------William Ziosonheno Mrs. Spaulding Underdunk------LaVorn Seehausen Annabollo Rose-------------------Grace Wachtor Hopo Wharton-----------------------------Julia Horton Rose Adrienne--------------------Pearl Thielen Sally Fortho-------------------Phyllis Koilman Larry O'Donne1-------------------------Horbert Reichert Count Pierre Cast Ilian----------Elmer Klein f I t THE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club is a co-operative and good will organization. The main purpose is to give each mem- ber some understanding of the various points in the production of a show. The membership is limited to students from the Junior and Senior Class who have sufficient credits. Regular meetings are held twice a month. The proceeds from any entertainment are used for the orchestra, assembly, or stage fund. The club is sponsored by Ur. Protsmon. Officers of the club are: Herbert Reichert, president; Amelia Rasheta, vice president; Edna Klein, secretary; Ruth Boecker, treasurer. One of the outstanding entertainments by the Dramatic Club was the Plum Creek Revue of 1938. A contribution from the proceeds of this entertainment helpod in the publication of this issue of The Echo . THE CURRENT EVENT CLUB The Current Event Club is a reciprocal function. The main purposo is to discuss the present day events, both pro and con. The newspaper used most froquontly is the American Observer . Tho membership is limited to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors of high ranking. Meetings are held every Thursday, tho sixth poriod. Tho club is under the direction of Mrs. Voroacos, teacher of Social Studios. Officers eloctod are: Phyllis Koilmon, president; Lola Fao Boll, socrotary. V7 vv V7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 V7 V 7 V7 7 7 7 V7 V7 V THE AIRPLANE CLUB The Airplane Club is an organization of individuals interested in aircraft. Each member brought material and constructed a model airolane under the direction of Mr. Carnahan. Fifty models were built. The most successful flying models were built by Roy Kcilman, Virgil Hoffman, Roy De Mik, and Joe Voich. Mr. Carnahan's plane, the Flying Quaker, created the most interest. It was a large white plane and had a wing span of seven feet. All ofthe models were effectively displayed at a Parent Teacher's Association Meeting. THE HOBBY CLUB Any student who has a hobby is eligible to join the Hobby Club, thus making it a very interesting group. Its object is to create more interest in one's own hobby as well as hobbies of others. The club appointed a program committeeto arrange future programs. Members of the committee are: Kathryn Greiving, Louis Hoffman, Mary Jane Lawson, and Robert Schilling. The club was entertainod by several collectors who displayed their collections of pitchers, coins, hand painted pictures, and bells. A few hobbies of ttie members of the club are: collecting autographs, stamps, coins, photos, and old music sheets. The club is sponsored by Mr. Jack, who has shown groat interest in the collecting of stamps, coins, and Indian relics. Jk1 V7 V7 V V V 7 V7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 vf 7 vv v vt 4 This edition of The Echo was printed on the school mimeograph. The members of the second year shorthand class cut the most of tho stencils. The staff has enjoyed working on Tho Echo and appreciate the co-operation of their classmates in making this project a success. Mr. Hunt, in General Business class, What is a budget? Viotor Bohney, Well, it is a method of worrying before you spend instead of afterwards, Naomi Borger, How do you know that Chaucer dictated to a stenographer? LaVerne Batterman, Why, look at tho spelling! In English Class: Explain Franklins proverb, False friends, like shadows are with us only when the sun shines. Annabelle Cassill, It means that our best friends are with us when the moon shines. Steve Gazdik Joke Editor Wilbur Peters Editor-in-Chief Lucille Wassman Literary Editor Eugene Huseman Athletic Editor Russel Engle, Jr. Business Manager THE ECHO STAFF Phyllis Keilman Art Editor Beulah Husted Sponsor William Ziesenhene Printer V V yy v V v V V V yy yy v yy yy yy v v t Robert Schilling missing a Latin lesson? Anne Mihalic being stuck-up? Nick Rasheta staying awake during Mr. Protsman's Wilbur Peters being excited? Joe Voich looking up to anyone in school? Everett Secgers without his fcminc magnetism? Norbert Overhage as the head of a family? George Heamc working for a living? James Thiel as a 6 footer? Betty Taylor staying home three nights a week? Fred Drehcr as a school teacher? The Baumgartner twins in tuxedos? Bob Johnson running away from Yvonne Keilman? Mrs. Voreacos being fined for speeding? Herbert Reichert in a pulpit? Pearl Thiolen without her giggle? Bob Hunt in the assombly? Mr. Protsman without his board of education? Eugene Husoman as a two-timer? Grace Wachter as a heavy weight? yy v v vy V yy w yy yy v v yy yy y y yy yf yy yy yy V7 V7 V7 7 7 7 V V7 V7 7 7 V V7 V 7 7 V7 7 7 NT BASKET-BALL TEAM First Team First Row----Left to Right------Cyril Teutemacher, George Thiery, Student-Manager Don Adams, Harry Herman, Francis Marshall, William Broski Second Row—Coach Carl Carnahan, Elmer Klein, Eugene Huseman, Nick Rasheta, Fred Sullivan, Everett Seegers V V7 V V7 7 V V V V V7 V V 7 7 V V 7 7 V7 7 ■ BASKET-BALL TEAM Second Team First Row--left to Right--Edward Bohney, Edward Miller, Ernest Soh] , Student-Manager Don Adams, Robert Engle, George Troop Second Row—Coach Carl Carnahan, Louis Hoffman, Cyril Bohney, Robert Johnson, Joseph Voich, Francis Zech,Raymond Sohl, Homer Gettler, Fred Drcher ???WE WONDER??? Why it rains the day before graduation? Who will bo Elmer Klein's next girl friend? Why Martin Porter visits St. John so often? If the Class of '39 publish an Annual? Why Miss Husted wants our bookkeeping finished? Where wo will be three years from now? Why Mr. Jack doesn't furnish gas masks during chomistry class? Why Estelle Bocckor wants to bo out of school? Who can print better than Phyllis Keilman? If Francis Marshall will bo as popular in Parkorsburg as he is in St. John? Who will bo the first of the class to get married? If Joe Voioh will ever change his mind about womon? How Virginia Millor will like her new position? Ylho cun sell chances better than Steve Gazdik and Francis Marshall? How all the Sophomores managed to get back from Brookfield Zoo' Who invented B. E. W. Bookkeeping Projects? How DI1S will got along without the Class of '38? Why no one has his lessons on Monday morning? If Mr. Hunt was in the army? If Lucille Wassman will be a teacher? V7 V7 V7 7 V7 V7 7 V7 7 7 V V V 7 7 V7 V 7 7 BASEBALL TEAM First Row: Coach Carl Carnahan, Cyril Bohney, Edward Bohney, John Schweitzer, Elmer Klein, Cyril Teutemacher. Second Row: Homer Gettler, Eugene Cromer, Don Adams, Robert Schweitzer, Arnold Peifer. The first baseball game was played April 21, at Dyer with Griffith. The score was 11 to 10 in favor of Dyer. One week later Dyer played Griffith at Griffith and was again victorious. Cyril Teutemacher pitched a no hit game. The score was 9 to 1. V V V7 V7 V V7 V7 7 V V 7 7 V 7 V V V 7 V7 N7 V y v v y y vy y vv y y y y V v y Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Team! Team! Team! Who ? Team! Who? Team! V ho? Team! Team! Team! Yea Gold, Yea Blue Yea Dyer We're all for you. When you're up you'ro up When you're down you're down When you're up against Dyer You're up side down. Chich-a-lac-a Chich-a-lac-a Chow Chow Chow Boom-a-lac-a Boom-a-lac-a Bow Wow Wow Chich-a-lac-a Boom-a-lac-a Who are we? Dyor High School. Can't you see? vy vy vy vy w v v v vy v v vy v v v vy vy v v v CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 7 Enrollment day. 8 School books reopened for the 1937-38 season. 9 Class officers elected. 15 Senior Farewell Party for Bonnie Griner. 17 Baseball game with East Gary at Dyer. 18 Mr. Carnahan was added to our faculty. 24 Baseball game at East Gary. 27 Junior Class rings selected. OCTOBER 1 Baseball game with East Gary at Dyer. 8 Baseball game at East Gary. 15 Student Council Constitution completed. 18 Student Council Representatives elected. 21-22 Teacher's Mooting at Indianapolis. 27 Freshman Halloween Party held in gym. 28 Senior Halloween Party at home of LuVorn Seehausen. NOVEMBER 11 Armistice Day Program. 11 Three Enochs of the Life of Lincoln presented by Mr. Mrs. Parson. 12 First basketball game of the season at Merrillville. 16 Demonstration by Human Adding Machine . 19 Basketball game at Calumet. 24 Baskotball gamo with East Gary at Dyer. f V V7 7 7 V7 V7 V7 V7 V7 V V7 7 V 7 7 V7 V7 V W X- DECEMBER 22 23 24 25 3 Basketball game at Griffith. 4 Basketball game with Grant Park at Dyer. 6 Senior Class presented Bringing Up Father . 11 Basketball game at Grant Park. 14_15_16 VI. L. 3. Uomo Talent Show. 18 Basketball gamo with Crete at Dyer. 20 Freshman Christmas Party. Basketball game at Wheeler. Annual Christmas Program. Christmas vacation began. Santa made his annual call on the good little boys and girls. JANUARY 1 The morning after the night before. 3 Vaccinations on our first day back at school. 7 Merrillville game at Dyer. 11-12 First semester exams. 14 Basketball game at East Gary. 17 Parkinson National Musical Ensemble presented a program. Beginning of second semester. Portage game at Dyer. Junior Roller Skating Party. 21 FEBRUARY 2 Groundhog oredicts six more weeks of wintor. 4 Gamo with Griffith at Dyer. 11 Lincoln program. Game with Wheeler at Dyer. 14 Cupid's busy day. 19 Basketball game at Crete. 23 Junior Dance. 25 Basketball game at Portage. 7 V7 V V7 7 7 V 7 7 7 V 7 V 7 V V V7 7 V 7 V7 V7 V 7 7 V V V V7 V 7 V V V 7 7 V7 V 7 Birthday cake for three Senior girls—April Fool I It's only cardboard. But did we bite. Good work Mr. Protsman. Now we can enjoy our suckers. Brrrr. Looks like we put our winter coats away too soon. 8 Old Man Winter means business. We don't care. Only one-half day of school. 19 Senior Dance. 21 Baseball game with Griffith at Dyer. 26 Junior Show at Palace Theater. 28 Dyer victory over Griffith. Cyril Teutcmncher's no-hit game. 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