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

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1948 volume:

nineteen ALMA MATE R Forward, to advance, says Mr. Webster, and we do not dispute his word, but knowing full well the meaning of the word we hereby very boldly, write our Forward--------Backward. Yes, Backward. Four long, very short years are ended, over, done, but here at the crossroads where we now stand let us borrow just a moment to say a simple and very sincere, ' Thanks, Teachers. You have been our sign posts, our compass when we were lost, and our guide along the trails, and more priceless than the text you taught, our triends. We shall forget many of your lessons and your most cherished formulas, but we will never forget you, our friends. Dyer, Indiana, a dot on the map - - St. John Township School our Alma Mater; we salute you and say, Hail, and Farewell. Page 2 THE ECHO High upon these Indian mounds We stand awaiting the echoing sounds. Each sound a memory, reflecting from afar The triumphs attending our grasp for a star. How strange! This faint echo upon the hill Brings back to us all the good and the ill; These flash before us in a minute or two The joys and troubles we've just gone through. Along this rocky winding trail We were determined not to fail. And having reached the end at last We pause to look back at events in the past. The Echo, to you, is a mere published book, But, to us, it's a cherished, belov'd, backward look. Dedication Miss Hruskovich, it's you we pick To dedicate this book to- You've been our Teach , a pal to each, The one we brought our woes to — Like the gal in the shoe, you've had much to do. Twice the number of kids, too - - -You've nursed our ails, soothed down our wails, And boosted our egos too — So here we say, without any fuss; Teach , you've really tops with us. Page 4 M)i UFVCULIY onios You Back ReqiAVwlim, 3vd ytmcatex mrH8 J Administration Charles G. Hunt, Principal Patricia Hilbrich, Secretary tc Mr. Hunt. Page 7 Roy C. Hilbrich Trustee DSCOE PROTSMAN English BEATRICE HRUSKOVICH Commerical Subjects RUTH HOFFMAN Psysical Education Home Economics Health FRANCES SWANDER Commerical Subjects Geography Cccch Faculty RUTH PIERCE English LILLIAN SACKETOS Science DOROTHY AINSLEY English Speech VIRGIL DE ALBANI Music Page 8 VIVIAN VOREACOS Social Studies Library BEULAH HUSTED Commerical Subjects WILLIAM SMALLWOOD Mathematics WITHIN OUR WALLS Page 9 Senior History Mathematics Problem i. 84 plus 2 - 3 equals 83 students cn May 22, 1945 This equation is not a problem from Mr. Smallwood's math class! To you, we are sure, this equation would seem nothing more than a collection of simple digits, but to us, the graduating class of 1948 , it has a far different meaning. So different and so important that we feel the solution should be divided into four parts, namely, a-b-c-d. Translated - a equals 1944 to 1945 - • b equals 1945 to 1946 - - c equals 1946 to 1947 - d equals 1947 to 1948. Let us take the first solution, or a. To explain ihis part of the problem we can only say that 84 equals the 84 original students who. on Sept. 7, 1944, came from the vast mileage of St. John Twp., to Dyer High School in search of gray matter nourishment. From this vast assortment of young hopefuls finally came a new party. The Freshman Party! The ballots showed: President. William Franklin Delano Roosevelt James; Vice-President, Gene Henry Wallace Little; Secretary of State, Norma J. Byrnes Stark; Secretary of Treasury, Bosco Henry Wallace Miller; and last but not least, Madame Beatrice Frances Perkins Hruskovich, Secretary of Labor! 1 This new party chose a pure white carnation as the emblem of their virtue, also the very modest motto, Dim, but growing brighter. And to further emphasize their newness and purity, chose the colors green and white. The ensuing year was practically unimportant, except for two private rallies, which were held in the grand ballroom at the Brick House. Congress adjourns - - summer vacation! !1 Solution b 83 - 15 plus 2 equals 70 on May 22, 1946 Reconvened for new session!!! Primary ballot count shows: President. Whitey Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ramsey; Vice-President, Marco Harry Truman Voich; Secretary of State, Jackie J. Byrnes Hauer; Secretary of Treasury. Jim Henry Morganthau Turpin; A new bill before the House!! New party member sweaters - - - Quite a day at the Brick House . This year, as last, held few exciting political events, except for the day the Cabinet members took time off to win the Boys Softball Toumies. President calls recess until September. Solution c 70 - 12 plus 1 equals 59 on May 22, 1947 Important business, special meeting of the party !!! president end his Cabinet have all resumed their duties j only four major positions being changed. Namely, Presic Marco Harry Truman Vcich; Vice-President, Jim (wasn't any) pin; Secretary of State, Paul Cordell Hull Bohney; Secretary Treasure, Betty John Snyder Dumbsky. This year proved to be one in which the party had to earn the money with which to its debts, so it meant hard work ahead. Much different than dinary political parties, we earned money by selling candy, j nants, and giving sock hops. In order to- keep with the custo entertaining, we had a Jr. - Sr. Banquet at Lake Hill Country ( including chicken and all the trimmings, dancing, and it sea to everyone, a big success. The next shindig to be given was formal dance, known as the Prom. It was held at the K. of C. room in Gary, on May 2. This was the night of nights; al brass hats and important members were there. Corsages changing dances, finding a place to eat, how well we al member!!! By the time this year came to an end. we wen worn out politicians, and well we may have been. In ord show his appreciation, the President called a recess for the mer, so that we could all recuperate and invent new sche Solution d 59 plus 5 - 4 equals 60 on May 19, 1948 The summer rolled by quite rapidly, and the last ye the reign of the original Freshmen Party is now in sessia the beginning of the year they told us that this would bej last election, so after fast and furious counting, results sha President, Paul Harry Truman Bohney; Vice-President, Marcol none) Voich; Secretary of State, Patricia G. Marshall Smith; retary of Treasury, Whitey John Snyder Ramsey. We have only one private rally which was given during the ChriJ season, in the ballroom of the Brick House . Secret Service disclosed to us that plans are underway for a banquet and this year, to be given by the present class of '49. The tint graduation is almost here and it seems as if we only started member can say that this session has been unimportant, with the basketball games, dances, scandals, and all th dinary activities. When we leave office on May 19, wo shall 1 our positions to the classes that follow, feeling sure that they fill them as we have tried to do, to the best of their ability. Page 10 Class Officers MARCO VOICH Vice-President PAUL BOHNEY President ALBERT RAMSEY Treasurer PATRICIA SMITH Secretary Page 13 Seniors THOMAS BOECXER Journalism Club; Comet Staff; Intramural Sports EVELYN BRITTON Student Council; Dramatic Club; Intramural Sports; Sunshine Society: Glee Club. JULIA BRYS Glee Club 3, 4; Commercial Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Sun- shine Society. EVERETT BURKE Student Manager 1; Sports. Intramural LATITIA BUTLER Glee Club 4; Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Journalism Club; Comet Staff; George Rogers Clark 1, 2; Breckenridge High School 3. ROBERT CARROLL Lowell High School. KENNETH DARNELL Comet Staff; Journalism Club; In tramural Spcrts; Commercial Club; Letterman's Club; Baseball 2, 3. 4. RONALD DEWES Commercial Club; Intramural Sports. Page 14 VERNA MAE DINGES Commercial Club; Journalism Club; Sunshine Society; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Band 2; Comet Staff; Intramural Sports. BETTY LOU DUMBSKY Glee Club 1; Echo Staff; Sunshine Society; Commercial Club; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Junior Class Treasurer. WINONA ELLIOTT Olney Hiqh School 1; Thorton Fractional 2; Comet Staff; Glee Club 4; Journalism Club. JOHN EVANS Stage Crew; Echo Staff; Dramatic Club; Journalism Club; Griffith 3. MARY ALICE FOX Sunshine Society; Intramural Sports. RITA GOVERT Sunshine Society; Commercial Club; Intramural Sports. I AMES GRUNEWALD Echo Staff; Basketball 3. 4; Let-terman's Club; Baseball 2; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club. THOMAS HAAS Echo Staff; Basketball 3. 4; Intramural Sports; Student Council 3; Lelterman's Club; Journalism Chib. Page 15 PHYLLIS HANFT Dramatic Club; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Echo Staff; Sunshine Society. JACQULINE HAUER Echo Staff; Sunshine Society; Journalism Club; Intramural Sports; Commercial Club; Sophomore Class Secretary. DOROTHY HILL Intramural Sports; Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Glee Club 3; Commercial Club. WILLIAM JAMES Basketball 4; Echo Staff; Letter-man's Club; Journalism Club; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Freshman Class President. JOSEPH KOSHNICK Intramural Sports; Comet Staff; Dramatic Club; Journalism Club. MICHAEL KOVICH Eveleth High School. Minnesota. JAMES KUYPER Commercial Club; Echo Staff; Dramatic Club; Journalism Club. RICHARD LAUDEMAN Letterman's Club; Echo Staff; Student Manager 3; Dramatic Club; Journalism Club. Pag© 16 9 EUGENE LITTLE Intramural Sports; Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Dramatic Club; Vice-President Freshman Class. GLORIA LOEHMER Glee Club 1; Sunshine Society; Intramural Sports; Noll Central; Comet Staff; Journalism Club. PATRICIA LOVE Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Student Council 3. DONNA LUDDERS Horace Mann; Gary Edison; Commercial Club; Journalism Club; Comet Staff; Student Council 4. velma McClellan Crown Point; Sunshine Society; Comet Staff; Commercial Club; Journalism Club. william McClellan Crown Point; Dramatic Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club. JOHN METRO Intramural Sports; Lettermcn's Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club. ANDREW MIKA Intramural Sports: Comet Staff; Band 3. 4; Glee Club 3; Journalism Club. Pa e 17 RALPH MILLER Echo Staff; Journalism Club. ROBERT MILLER Freshman Class Treasurer; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Echo Staff; Dramatic Club; Stage Crew. HERBERT OLESON Dramatic Club; Journalism Club; Stage Crew; Intramural Sports; Comet Staff; Letterman's Club; Student Manager 1. I ILL PATTERSON Sunshine Society; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Commercial Club; Echo Staff; Dramatic Club, FRANK PAULAUSKI Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Echo Staff; Journalism Club; Letterman's Club; Intramural Sports; ELAINE PIERSON Bangora 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Sunshine Society. ARTHUR PUTRUS Intramural Sports; Commercial Club; Echo Staff; Journalism Club. EUGENE QUAIFE Journalism Club; Intramural Sports; Echo Staff. Page 18 JOHN ROSINKO Basketball 4; Letterman's Club; Intramural Sports. GLENN ROSS Basketball 3; Dramatic Club; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Stage Crew; Comet Staff; Letter-man's Club. MONA SANDEFUR Commercial Club; Sunshine Society. GERALD SCHAAFSMA Echo Staff; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club. ROSE SCHELFO Sunshine Society; Commercial Club; Echo Staff; Journalism Club. PATRICIA SCHIESSLE Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Glee Club 1. 2.3; Intramural Sports; Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Dramatic Club. RAYMOND SCHOENBECK Intramural Sports. JOAN SCHREIBER Intramural Sports; Glee Club 2; Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Dramatic Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club. Page 19 VERNON SCHWEITZER Letterman's Club; Cross Country 4; Intramural Sports; Golf 4; Student Council 4. CAROL SMITH Comet Staff; Journalism Club; Dramatic Club; Commercial Club; Sunshine Society. NORMA STARK Echo Staff; Sunshine Society; Commercial Club; Dramatic Club; Journalism Club; Band 1; Glee Club 1; Intramural Sports; Freshman Secretary. JAMES THOMPSON Science Club 2; Commercial Club; Comet Staff; Journalism Club. JAMES TURPIN Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2; 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Echo Staff; Journalism Club; Letterman's Club; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Junior Class Vice-President; Intramural Sports. VELMA WALLACE Intramural Sports. JUANITA WILLIAMS Crown Point High School KATHLEEN YOUNG Comet Staff; Commercial Club; Sunshine Society; Glee Club 3; Journalism Club. Page 20 PAUL BOHNEY Student Manager 3, 4; Junior Class Secretary; Senior Class President; Letterman's Club; Dramatic Club; Comet Staff; Commercial Club; Journalism Club. MARCO VOICH Basketball 2, 3. 4; Intramural Sports; Echo Staff; Journalism Club; Let terman's Club; Golf 1; Sophomore Class Vice-President; Junior Class President; Senior Class Vice-President. TEN HIGH RANKING SENIORS PAUL BOHNEY BETTY DUMBSKY RITA GOVERT PHYLLIS HANFT JACQULINE HAUER WILLIAM JAMES william McClellan JILL PATTERSON ELAINE PIERSON PATRICIA SMITH Glee Club 1; Intramural Sports; Journalism Club; Echo Staff; Sunshine Society; Dramatic Club; Senior Class Secretary. ALBERT RAMSEY Comet Staff; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports; Letterman's Club; Journalism Club; Sophomore Class President; Dramatic Club; Senior Class Treasurer. CLASS MOTTO Dim but growing brighter' CLASS FLOWER White Carnation CLASS COLORS Green and White NORMA STARK Senior uU: jLU' y- JU uyuc a£ ZAc - y f, Juz JpUUU y Z£ y _c-czf N C uJ-J it yu Z r (_j XaJ c As Joes y° Z jxZe ZT- 7Z£+ L MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Norma and Paul M°ST M'SCHIEVIOUS FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE a d Ridl Evie and Johnny v MOST MUSICAL Jackie and Andy MOST ATHLETIC Phyllis and Muggs Pago 22 Notes t-AJ rrz CJ _, i L y 'k ' --- a C -£s' zAju C X y 2sTUjIJ - Laut X,J V ?L - -'t- £' 2- =P 'AsAs k L' £v a£' 'ZsLsC Z '7'7t£szZ : u y 2 y • y v-' % Lczz j. Jim and Jill BEST DANC «_ Jim and Most popular Carol and Johnny BEST LOOKING Joan and Jo© PERSONALITY Pat and Whitey The Last Will And Testament We, the Senior Class of 1948, School of St. John Township, City of Dyer, County of Lake, State of Indiana, approaching the time of our departure, and being of sound mind and body, do hereby will and bequeath, on this 19th day of May. practically everything and anything we possess, to these unprepared and probably unwilling recipients: I, William Happy James, being in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, do will to John Reed my ability to gripe Mr. Protsman. I, James Grunewald. feeling very funny, leave to Alfred Dumbsky my giggle, which has bewildered everybody at old D. H. S. for the past four years. Feeling very generous, I, Patricia Red Smith, leave my bright fiery curls to Betty Nielsen. I. Dorothy Hill, sometimes being regarded as sane, leave the inches I haven't grown to Maureen Fagen, knowing she has desperate need of them. I Kathleen Young, feeling quite pleased at things in general, do will my happy outlook to Thelma Phillips and Ruby Mullins, knowing they will make good use of it. Feeling as quiet as usual, I, Thomas Tubby Boecker, leave to Ralph Keilman and William Cooke my quiet attitude. We, Rita Govert and Donna Ludders, leave our ability to get along with everyone to Norma Schreiber and Albert Borman. I, Patricia Schiessle, in a talkative mood, leave to Mary Delinck my crazy habits and my ability to pester Miss Sacketos. In an absent-minded mood. I, Elaine Pierson, will to Darien Ainsley my irregularity in coming to school. I, Gerald Schaafsma, feeling as I've never felt before, leave my often misspelled and mispronounced name to Donald Stark. I, Evelyn Britton, will my eternal ability to write notes, notes, and more notes to Janet Paulauski and Mary Pelachik, knowing that they will use it sparingly. In a dangerous mood. I, Eugene Creeper Little, leave my famous saying. The heck it won't fit, hand me a bigger hammer to Janice Winters. Seeming to possess all of my marbles, I, Jacquline Hauer, leave to June Budak and Earl Margraf my one-track date book. I, Frank Paulauski, feeling very reckless, do will my athletic ability to Mike Schaller, knowing he will improve upon it. 1, Marco Muggs Voich, in a carefree state of mind, do leave my towering height to Jean Higgins and Rose Marie Pfiefer hoping they will use it wisely. We, Patricia Love and Mona Sandefur, do hereby will and bequeath our years of friendship to Helen Wein, Rosemary Watcher, and Lorraine Maginot. Feeling slightly dizzy. I, Ralph Miller, leave my 1908 Cadillac to Lyndon Davis, providing he doesn't attempt to out do me by trading it in on an earlier model. I, Norma Stark, feeling as if I were flying through space, do will to Marilyn Carahoff, Oliver Kendall, and Clarence Austgen. a fractional part of my musical ability, as I have such an abundant supply. We, Julia Brys and Juanita Williams, feeling all beaten up, leave our socalled athletic ability to Donald Dugger, thinking he, and only he. might do it justice. Page 24 In a romantic state of mind, I, Vernon Onions' Schweitzer, leave all my mad love affairs to Betty Farrell. I. Thomas Haas, feeling as lifeless as usual, leave to John Mika my ability to play nothing but the radio. I, Joan Schreiber, feeling quite glamorous, leave my bangs to Ovella Sweet. I, Herbert Oleson, in a mean mood, leave all of my villainous roles to James'Beasley and William Winters, thinking the parts fit them. I Jill Patterson, feeling like the cat who has just eaten the canary, leave to Irene Baker my position as a teachers' pet. I. Latitia Butler, feeling a little sorrowful, leave to cheerleader, Elaine Johnson, the responsibility of cheering up Don Nelson after I leave school. Feeling as though my head was a spinning top, I, Joe Koshnick, will my curly hair to Lee Olson, providing he keeps it combed as nicely as I. I John Metro, feeing muscle bound, between the ears, do leave my physique to Joe Neal. I Betty Dumbsky, feeling quite pleased, leave my shorthand and typing ability to Roberta Thornburg and Clarence Raab. In an exasperating mood. I, Richard Laudeman, leave to Lloyd Turpin, knowing he needs it, my map of Chicago. I, James Thompson, feeling exceedingly windy, leave to Joe Justice all of my notes for my pointless arguments. I Louise Wallace, feeling quite spry, leave my dov-ing ability and everything that goes with it to Robert Wigley and Marjorie Ludders. I, Paul Bohney, in a benevolent state of mind, leave to Jeanette Lemieux and Gloria Manter my pleasing personality and good manners (sometimes). I Mary Alice Fox, in an undescribable mood, leave my easily spelled name to William Pozezanoc and Marilyn Pfieffer. Feeling quite smug, I, Glenn Ross, leave my southern drawl to Marjorie Nolan, feeling sure it will come in handy. I William McClellan, in an intelligent state of mind, leave my ableness to graduate in three and one-half years to Howard Chambers. We, Mike Kovich and Raymond Schoenbeck, leave to Vernon Schiessle and John Neyhart our ability to catch something so as to get out of school. I. James Turpin, feeling full of vim, vigor and vitality, lea re to Kenneth Halfacre my over supply of vitality, feeling sure he wll be able to use it. I Rose Schelio, feeling quite conservative, do hereby leave to James Mager my quietness, knowing that he could use most of it. I John Evans, quite contented with things in general, leave my ability to have a hand in every deal to Dennis Kuhn. Feeling quite woozy, I, Albert Whitey Ramsey, leave to Viola Burley my pitching ability. I, Carol Smith, feeling quite artistic, do will to Jim Govert my ability as an artist. I, Phyllis Hanit, in a flirtatious mood, do hereby give notice that to Lolita Haas, I leave my ability to wolf around until my Senior year. I, Gloria Loehmer, as I now have writer's cramp, leave my worn-out pencils to Thomas Hoernig. Feeling quite at ease. I, John Rosinko. do bequeath my casual appearance to Eugene Kuhn. I, Velma McClellan, leave to Marion Rasheta my dead-pan expression. I. Everette Burke, feeling very self-conscious, leave to Rose Popa my blushing moments. I. Eugene Quaife, leave to Dorothy Chapman, my dainty appearance. Feeling happier than usual, I, Verna Mae Dinges, leave my happy-go-lucky attitude to Ileen Hays and Richard Davis. I, Arthur Putrus, ieeling as I'd never felt I'd feel, leave my blond locks to James Cole. I, Winona Elliott knowing I have more than I'll need, leave some of my long black hair to Richard Rosinko. I, Ronald Dewes, feeling sane enough to write my last will, leave to Delores Dewes. the care and responsibility of the Dewes name. In an energetic mood, I, Kenneth Darnell, leave my position as left outfielder to Jo Ann Robbins. I Robert Bosco Miller, saying unprintable things to myself, leave to Georgianna Miterko my bruised fingers and broken nails, the results from being on the stage crew. I, Andrew Mika, being in a funny state of mind, leave to Florence Croner my worn out musical notes that I no longer use. To Miss Hruskovich, we leave these memories, which have been both cheerful and sad, of our four years together. in hopes she will cherish them as we do. To the Faculty we leave our thanks for the guidance and assistance they have given us. Page 25 Senior Babies 1. • P. Lov© 5 K. Young 10. 2. J. Kuyper - 6. J. Turpin 11. R. Laudeman 7. J. Hauer 12. J. N. Stark 8. T. Haas 13. 4. A. Ramsey 9. R. Dewes 14. D. Ludders 15. P. Schiessle 20. E. Little P. Smith 16. C. Smith 21. J. Evans L. Butler 17. W. James 22. J. Metro V. McClellan 18. J. Grunewald 23. E. Britton J. Roslnko 19. V. Dinges 24. P. Hanft 25. H. Olesen Page 26 CLASSES Junior Officers Sianding (L. to R.): B. Ferrell, Secretary, E. Kuhn, Treasurer, R. Hoffman (Sponsor). Seated (L to R.): J. Becsley, President. J. Mika, Vice-President. JUNIOR September fifth, nineteen hundred forty five, found eighty green freshmen wandering hazily through the corridors of St. John Twp. High School. Lacking in experience and confidence, we were badly in need of a sponsor to guide us through our fog. Mr. Jack kindly offered his services, and thus we began our first year at Dyer. We got underway immediately to elect officers for this new group, and the results of the elections proved Lyndon Davis as president, Michael Schaller as vice-president, Eula Mae Scheis-ser as secretary and Eugene Kuhn as treasurer. True to tradition, we had a class party and, of course, it turned out to be quite a success. On returning to Dyer High School for our sophomore year, we learned that we had lost our wonderful sponsor, Mr. Jack, to Arkansas State College. So we chose one just as wonderful and asked Mrs. Hoffman if she would take us under her wing. Election results this year were: President, Don Stark; Vice-President, Alfred Dumbsky; Secretary, Jean Higgins; and Treasurer, Eugene Kuhn. We chose royal blue and white as our colors, and the motto,, The elevator to success is not working; use the stairs . We can't go off HISTORY without telling how super we looked in our class sweaters when they arrived and that we were proud to enter our girls into the Sunshine Society. Thus ends our second year. Coming back to D.H.S. for the third time, we knew of the problems facing us, sc seventy of us assembled. We elected the important officers for this important year. James Beasley was elected president, John Mika our vice-president, Betty Ferrell our secretary, and again, for the third year, we elected Eugene Kuhn as our treasurer. Like all junior classes before us our prime concern was to earn money to entertain the seniors. Our money making projects were sock hops, candy sales, and half share in the work and profits of the Junior-Senior Carnival. (The girls took the Basketball Toumie this year.) Now that we had sufficient funds, we held our banquet at Tiebel's Restaurant on March 15, and our long-awaited prom at the Crystal Ballroom in Gary, Indiana. This ends our third year at Dyer vr'h only one more to go. So we say Adios - -until next year. Page 29 Juniors Row 1 (top 1. to r.) M. Schcller, I. Justice, W Winters. R. Davis, J. Mika. J. Neal, T. Hoernig Row 2 (1. to r.) M. Rasheta, R. Mullins, T. Phil lips. J. Mager. E. Johnson, M. Nolen. V. Burley Row 3 (1. to r.) M. Ludders, M. Delinck, B. Car rol, A. Borman, N. Schriebor, D. Dewes, G Manter. Row 1 (top 1. to r.) L. Olson, C. Racb, W. Cooke, K. Halfacre, R. Rcsinko, E. Margraf, L. Turpin. Row 2 (1. to r.) J. Winters, L. Maginot, J. Cole, L. Martin, D. Dugger, M. Fagen, H. Wein. Row 3 (1. to r.) D. Ainsley, J. Robbins, E. Hays. R. Wachter, E. Schiesser. I. Baker, O. Sweet. Row 1 (top 1. to r.) J. Govert. C. Austgen, W. Pozezanac. E. Kuhn, J. Beasley. J. Neyhart. D. Stark. Row 2 (1. to r.) R. Popa. R. Thornburg, F. Crcner. G. Miterko, M. Franco. B. Ferrell, J. Higgins. L. Haas. Row 3 (1. to r.) D. Kuhn, R. Pfiefer, J. Budak, M. Pfieffer, M. Carahoff, M. Pelcchik, R. Keilman. Page 30 Page 31 Senior Prophecy There are strange things told in the midnight fold, by the wee folk of the night, And the things they see that are yet to be could well give you a fright. In the night they creep, ere you're asleep, and they sit upon your bed, And they tell you things that the future brings, but you listen without dread. To me they came, and 'twas not a game, for they had a story bold, Of the final fate of the Class of '48. and what the future would hold. The tale they spun of the things to be done I hereby spin for you, So listen well and I'll foretell your destiny tried and true. When Marco Voich left our school He set his course straight as a rule. He forged ahead with work and play Till he was president of U.S.A. With a forceful voice and a determined hand Verna Mae is chief of the Army Command. She desianed new uniforms, trim and neat. And shoes guaranteed to fit the feet. Out in the wild and wcoly west Kathv Youna's ranch is one of the best. Traditional cowbovs ride the range. Their affection and loyalty never change. Evy Britten, so blond and fair, So beauteous of face and form and hair. Easily leads the Powers Girls, With fame and fortune from furs to pearls. The Laudemans' home is a beautiful park. (She was formerly known as Norma Stark) Rich minds the triolets in work or plav-Little Ferdinand, Mircnda, and Cynthia Mae. Elaine Pierson all records broke. And found that life was no small joke. Fourteen husbands succumbed to her charm Before she settled down on a farm. Paul Bohney now edits the World Gazette. A finer man you never met. His oaper is famous far and wide. For the wit and humor found inside. Till Patterson assists him well. The news of the world is hers to tell. Her comments on fashion are widelv read. But none of this fortune has gone to her head. Eugene Little, so handsome and bold Searched for w -� lth in the land of aold. He causes the Yukon maids to swocn. As under the northern lights they spoon. Ralph Miller's garage is known so well That his mechanical feats we need not tell. Andy Mika's achievements in aviation fll! s� em from his Dyer education. Phyllis Hanft. a dancer so fair. Is now the famed partner of Fred Astaire. She whir’s and she twirls with graceful ease. And many an audience she does please. Eugene Quaife, an inventor wealthy, Is still as you knew him - happy and healthy. He sells h� s inventions for a fabulous profit. I hear he is working on a jet-propelled rocket. Tuanita Williams caught by net or pin. Rutterflies bv the score and ten. She mounted them on a lovely plate-!n the Field Museum they rest in state. A new girls trio is on the air. Famed for its sinning and personnel fair. Pat Love. Mona Sandefur, and Schreiber, Joan Their singing and charm dazzle man after man. Latitia Butler and lulia Brys Are secretaries at a fantastic price. The?r knowledae of business and tvpewriting skill Enable them both to work where they will. The glittering lights along Broadway Announce the opening of a brand new play. Herbv Oleson is the star Since high school days he has travelled far. Rat Schiessle and Pat Smith are two Sensational actresses, also new. The flowers presented them on opening night Pile up to the ceiling, out of sight. But part of their success is due To the clever work of their stage crew. Theater managers consider it a less Unless they can hire Evans, Miller, and Ross. Tim Thompson's fame is known to all For photographs both large and small. For artistry and pure design His work is known as rare and fine. Carol Smith is an artist, too. She ranks among the topmost few. Her paintings are in great demand. She paints in Europe at royal command. Page 32 t Gloria Loehmer, we're told, has been wed To a noted philosopher, smart and well read. He writes for magazines and books, She types his work and for errors looks. The success of the airline is largely auu To the brains and energy of a lew Selected men with worthy aims. Including Ray Schoenbeck and Kuyper. and James Joe Koshnick heads a retail chain Of arocery stores, and in the main It's Rita Govert who helps him out With knowledge of facts and figures and gout. Tom Boecker earned tame as a business tycoon. With a hobby of making a trip to the moon. Vernon Schweitzer found wealth in a diamond mine, And throughout the world there're no diamonds as fine. Donna Ludders, so quiet and so sweet, Won on eastern scholarship-no small feat - -Now she is teaching English at Vassar, And in her field no other can pass her. Of all the coaches across ihe land There are two who work to beat the band. Paulauski and Turpin win game after game. Their high school teams deserve all their fame. In a Chicago hospital there are two nurses In great demand by patients with purses. Dorothy Hill and Rose Shelfo Both night and day are on the go. Now women statesmen are not often seen And the good ones are few and far between. But Velma McClellan has made her mark And in getting votes she is really a shark. Winona EH ctt is the lass r med for her collection of glass. N� w and modern, old and rare, Other collectors bid for their share. A handsome stranger from a far off state, Mike Kovich came to Dyer in 48. Surprising all with his nerve and stamina, He became the governor of Indiana. Tackle Hauer, so slim and petite. With her golden voice gives the world a treat. She married Tam Haas when just out of school. In their home bliss and harmony rule. To Canada Gerald Schaafsma departed. And with the Mounted Police he started. Now he's the Captain, brave and bold. And in his spare time he looks for gold. Somewhere olona the coast of Maine A summer resort has aained great fame. P'«t managed, forsooth, b Everett Burke Who gives none of his staff a moment to shirk. Winnv Rosinko is a farmer of note. Htg holdinas are Hae and he plants crops by rote His cattle are sleek and his acres are green, The latest equipment is there to be seen. Tohnnv Metro became a areat Hollywood star. He has a bia swimmina pool and a new cor. The girls still beseige him, but I'm here to say He's climbed to success in a spectacular way. A famous new tenor is heard on the air. Of fame and fortune he has more than his share. Whitev Ramsev is the lad so blessed. He's never content with less than the best. Kenny Darnell took Charlie Grimn's place. He handles the Cubs with a saving grace. Bill James, star outfielder, bats .403. None in the league bats more runs than he. Bill McClellan is his manager wise. No trick of the trade escapes his sharp eyes. He takes care of contracts and bookings and all With him big time sponsors have learned to play ball. A torest ranger is Jimmy Grunewald. He's brave and courageous, although slightly bald He blazes new trails and identifies trees. He watches for fires by sniffing the breeze. A charm school was opened bv Mary Fox. Where airls are tauaht to mcdel or box. T ouiso Wallace teaches there, too. Of all the applicants she takes only a few. Up in the clear and azure sky A silver plane is passing by. Betty Dumbsky is the stewardess pert No wonder the men with her try to flirt. In the cold polar region new stories are tcld Of two explorers, intrepid and bold. Dewes and Putrus are the names of the two. They've discovered and charted a continent new. There are strange things told in the midnight fold by the wee folk of the night and the things they see that are yet to be could well give you a fright. But they told me the fate of the Class of '48, and I have told it to you. Please consider it well and do not dispel the charm that is tried and true. Page 33 Sobhomores JL 1st row (top L to r.) D. Nelson, R. Brockman, J. Wein, J. Popa, J. Fryar, M. Craig. 2nd row (1. to r.) J. McClellan, N. Hcgan, G. McMillen. B. Schmal, M. Fryar. 3rd row (1. to r.) R. Dangler. D. Wigley, E. Symmes, A. Kristinat, M. Oeding, M. Schmal. 1st row (top 1. to r.) T. James, H. Dike. K. Woollen, B. Voyak, H. Miller. R. Schweitzer. 2nd row (1. to r.) B. King, H. Metro, C. Upchurch. J. Lotshaw, N. Piepho, J. Halfman. ord row (1. to r.) D. Mullins, M. Ross B. Boston, J. Crider, R. Stolzenbach, P. Lawrance. 1st row (1. to r.) T. Hoernig. L. Little, D. Kwiatkowski. K. Smallwood. R. Sing, R. Doctor. 2nd row (1. to r.) E. Sarbon, R. Neal. H. Miller. J. Dumbsky, J. Delinck, H. Smallwood. 3rd row (1. to r.) L. Mager, B. Gall. W. Comer. R. Wachter. A. Ainsley. C. Pilsitz. Pag© 34 1st row (top 1. to r.) L. Thiel, R. Thornburg. E. Doctor. R. Marshall, R. Jaryszak. C. Loehmer. 2nd row (1. to r.) C. Rosinko. J. Koepl, M. Demshar, M. Schneck. P. Kuhn. 3rd row (1. to r.) J. Keilman. J. Elliott, I. Franzle. D. Thiel. R. Britton, C. Loehmer. Sophomores Posje 35 Standing (L. to R.): B. Husted (Sponsor), A. Philebaum, Vice-President. Seated (L. to R.): J. Dumbsky. Treasurer, D. Kwiatkowski, President, J. Crider, Secretary. Sophomore History Needless to say, we came to Dyer just as frightened as any other Freshmen class. And as the classes do, we knew we couldn't get on by ourselves so we employed Miss Husted to sponsor us. After the whys and wherefores of High School Life, we elected officers. Mike Demshar was our mighty president, Tom James our noble vice-president, Carol Rosinko our pretty and efficient secretary, arc Helen Rae Miller, our capable treasurer. We voted red and grey as our colors, the red rose as our class flower, and Success comes ic cans: I can: You can: We can , as our motto. Altho we were subdued in the class toumies, we had the honor of having our classmate, Betty Hansen, crowned Queen of the Toumies. After the seventy five new sophomores tumbled in to D.H.S. for another year, they elected new class officers. They are: Dennis Kwiatowski, President: Andy Philebaum, Vice-president: Jean Crider Secretary: and Jackie Dumbsky, Treasurer. Knowing that this was the year for our class sweaters to arrive, we all anxiously awaited January 14. After they did arrive, did we shine!! You can’t help noticing that flashing red and grey. The girls were admitted into the Sunshine Society this year. They also made a gallent attempt for the softball championship, but were defeated by the freshmen in the finals. Well since this year is one of our not-so-active years, we hope to see you again next year as full fledged upperclassmen!! Page 36 Freshmen Officers Seated L. to R. D. Clark, Pres., L. Sacketos (sponsor), J. Cook, Vice-Pres. Freshman History On the third day of September, noses were counted and we Freshmen came out in front with 93. Since then we have lost 6 and our count now remains at 87. Following the trend, we too, elected our class officers. They are; Devon Clark as President; Jack Cooke as Vice-President, Rosalyn Koshnick as Secretary, and Margene Rowley as Treasurer. With Miss Sacketos as our sponsor, we chose our class colors, which are red and white; our class motto, which is We lead, others follow , and last, but not least, our class flower, The Heart's Desire Rose. Early in the year, we decided to get better acquainted, so we held our class party. It was a guest party, and all attending had a good time Feeling quite proud, we the girls, made well-known the fact that we won the softball intra-class tourney. Our boys did well, but bowed to the Seniors in the finals. While on the subject of athletics, we, feeling quite elated, might also add that Dyer placed second in the Freshmen Tourney at Merrillville. We are aptly represented in the Student Council by Rhona Jean Hoover and William Smith We, the girls, are also proud to have been admitted to the Sunshine Society. Last, but not least, we are happy to have Joyce Sladek, a Freshie as cheerleader for the Varsity. Page 37 Freshman 1st row (top 1. to r.) J. Van Gilder. J. Schelfo, W. Deen. D. Clark, E. Kregel, J. Batier, D. Miller. 2nd row (1. to r.) E. Stephan, D. Sutherlin, R. James, E. Fox, D. Fagen. R. K3ilm;_n, P. Wood. 3rd row (1. to r.) D. Jaryszak, J. Gordon, J. Cooke, R. Hoover. D. Hiestcnd, D. Wallace. 1st row (top 1. to r.) S. Maye, J. Maye, R. Austgen, J. Pokalsey, J. Hack, C. Monix, J. Cole. 2nd row (1. to r.) D. Neal, M. Setters, R. Burge, H. Hall, J. Sladek, J. Fuqua. 3rd row (1. to r.) P. Gallas, B. Lesnick, R. Grau, B. Smith, B. Kuhn, M.Davis. 1st row (top 1. to r.) R. Reed, A. Hernandez, R. Kristinat, T. Chapman. C. Maas. J. Smith, B. Jostes. 2nd row (1. to r.) G. DeYoung. J. Sandefur, R. Koshnick. D. Schmidt. M. Dewes, J. Scheissle. 3rd row (1. to r.) R. Tiebel, J. Toellner. M. Rowley, S. Wilson, D. Smith, R. Fugate. 1st row (top 1. to r.) B. Dike, R. Burke, J. Harris, R. Chambers, C. Schreiber, J. Dinges, M. Drangmeister. 2nd row (1. to r.) N. Austin, M. Sutherlin, B. Hilbrich, G. Sohl, D. Paulauski. W. Eason. G. Dewes. 3rd row (1. to r.) G. Ashcraft, N. Wallace, E. Cross, M. Hoernig, M. Schaafsma. R. Douley. Pag© 38 Freshmen GENTICMO 1. •ff $( —Space 8. Our Dyer Theater? 16. 2. Rich said Stop! 9. Little, Little 3. Anyone know a good joke? 10. Jr. High Cheerleaders! 17. 4. Paulauski monkeying 11. Fill in. 18. around. 12. Two to one ’9. 5. La, de, da 13. Kozy Korner 20. 6. Donna 14. Funny Faces? 21. .7. Grrroww 15. We like Math?! 22. Home of the 23. Get off that landing. Echo Staff 24. Wall stops bike . . ouch Have a lick. 25. Guess who? Eyes Right $%' 26. My Pal. He's got a car ? 27. Find the boy?! Toooo fat — Tight squeeze. 28. Dorla. Safe at last. Open dat door. 29. Four eves. Page 40 ATHLETICS Coach Few people realize the duties and accomplishments of Coach Swander. The Fall season found him training a group of boys for Cross Country , which proved to be very successful. Along with this, he organized the Varsity, B team, Jr. High, and sixth and seventh grade teams. The coach encourages the younger boys teams because they are the material for future years. This Spring he organized baseball and golf teams. The coach is busy with our athletes every season, and we can't begin to show our appreciation for his untiring efforts. Team We They Voich 179 Alumni 36 34 Grunewald 98 Griffith 33 42 81 Portage 38 36 Paulauski Kouts 30 34 Hobart 27 52 James 56 E. Gary 38 44 Noll Central 39 50 Haas 51 Crown Point Tourney 27 29 Crete 34 40 Rosinko 37 Chesterton 26 47 Merrillville Wirt 18 45 42 55 Turpin J. 28 Gary Edison Lowell 31 25 45 40 Olson 28 Beecher 37 39 26 LaCiosse 31 42 Ramsey Crete 46 31 Wheeler 27 37 Turpin C. 24 Page 43 ■ Basketball Although our record is not one of the best, we think our Indians have a much better team than their record shows. Our boys gave all they had this year. They struggled and sweated in the arduous pre-season, and regular training sessions. The boys tried and fought hard through the year's grueling competition and lost many heart-breaking games. After the cage season was over, our boys ended with a 3 won and 16 lost aver- age. Considering everything, We're sure the boys who are graduating will never forget the good and bad times which they have endeavored in their basketball career. We lose eight varsity men next year to graduation. The second team has also proved its worth and will provide good varsity material for the coming season. These boys, too, met the same vigorous training and great competition which the varsity has encountered. Good luck and victory to you in your future encounters!! First Team Top how il. to KJ: A. Ramsey, C. Turpin, J. Rosinko, T. Haas, J. Turpin, F. Swander (Coach). Page 46 Front (L. to R.): L. Olson, W. James, M. Voich, F. Paulauski, J. Grunewald. Second Team 1st Row (L. to R.): P. Bohney (Student Manager), A. Borman. D. Kwiatkowski, W. Cooke. D. Dugger. K. Smallwood, J. Cole. 2nd row (L. to R.): D. Stark, J. Dinges, R. Burke, J. Cooke, R. Rosinko. C. Upchurch, G. Ashcraft. Cheerleaders We'll fight for the old Gold and Blue, The sons of our school who are true, We'll cheer to the last loud report of the gun, Then 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. Page 47 (L. to R.) J. Sladek M. Schalier E. Johnson. Junior High Team Stending (L tc R.): W. Stout, R. Howell. T. Chapman (Student Mgr.). D. Jones, R. Ashcraft. Front (L. to R.): W. Kilander, W. Pennan, D. Blank. G. Pfeiffer, R. James. Timekeeper Eugene Kuhn The Jr. High has their own basketball team and cheerleaders. Coach Swander schedules games for them, and it may be said they are a miniature varsity team . From all reports, they have many possibilities for future high school material. The cheerleaders are: P. Pressor M. Temple, P. Hartley, and E. Neilson. Student Manager Although this paragraph won't equal that which was in the Hammond Times, about our own Student Mgr., it goes without saying, no team could ask for a better one. Yes, he: Played every minute of Bali, Patched all the Bruises, Packed the Basketballs and Blues and even Preached to the Boys, That's really living up to your initials, P. B. Thats it, he's Paul Bohney. Page 48 Our Boys In Action page 43 Baseball, The baseball season this year will be packed with the boys who have three year's experience, down to and including the Freshmen. This year's squad will be chosen from among the following boys: Pitchers: F. Paulauski, V. Schiessle. J. Cooke. J. Dinges, J. Jostes. Catchers: W. Cooke, D. Kwiatkowski. J. Butier. Infield: W. James. A. Borman. R. Davis. R. Jaryszak, E. Kuhn, D. Stark. J. Cole. Outfield: M. Demshar. T. James, - J. Turpin, and W. James, alternates. There may be other boys on the team whose names are not mentioned, due to early publication. Lettermen The Lettermen's Club is an organization composed of boys who have won awards for participation in athletic events. The members have drawn up a consitution, by which they govern the eligibility of a boy to enter this club. To raise funds this past year, they have sold loyalty emblems. T” shirts, crew hats, and given a dance. Through the efforts of Coach Swander. the club has had splendid co-operation since its formation. Standing, Coach F. Swander. 1st Row Back (L to R.) J. Metro, J. Neyhart, A. Borman, D. Dugger. J. Cole. J. Grunewald. J. Rcsinko. W. James. K. Darnell, R. Laudeman. 2nd Row (L. to R.) R. Jaryszak, D. Clark. L. Davis. J. Wolfe, C. Upchurch. M. Voich. J. Turpin. T. Haas. P. Bohney, V. Schweitzer. 3rd Row (L. to R.) L. Olsen. D. Stark, E. Kuhn, L. Turpin, H. Oleson, A. Ramsey. G. Ross, W. Cooke. Page 50 Sivecitermen Back Row (L to R.): T. Hccs. J. Rcslnko. V. Schweitzer. M. Voich, J. Grunewald. 2nd Row (L. to R.): W. Jcmes. K. Darnell. 1st Row (L. to R.): P. Bohncy. A. Rcmsoy. F. Paulcuski, J. Turpin. The boys who received the blue sweaters, which are symbolic of athletic achievements, are the Sweatermen . Each chevron designates one year's participation in a ma- jor sport, and the stars represent having played on a championship team. Indeed, we should be very proud of these boys who are, incidentally, all Seniors. The new golf team, will be for the most part, composed of young candidates with not much immediate experience. The boys, J. Smith, B. Smith, G. Ashcraft, R. Austgen, J. Keilman, R. Jaryszak, and T. Conger, will have high school competition from V. Schweitzer, and J. Neyhart, older members of the team. Page 51 Intramural Softball (L. to R.) P. Gallos, R. Hoover, J. Sladek. M. Sutherlin, J. Dinges (Coach), D. Fagen, J. G D. Jaryszak, J. Toellner. L. o , • (Standing), V. Ramsey, R. Miller, J. Metro, J. Kcshnick, A. Putrus. Front (L. to R.) G. Ross, J. Grunewald. M. Voich, H. Olesen, J. Turpin, Coach. Every fall the classes compete for Soft-ball Championship. This includes the girls as well as the boys. The schedule held is Seniors vs. Sophomores, and Juniors vs Freshmen. The winners of each play and the victors gain the championship. This year the Senior boys marched away with the honors for the third straight year. As mentioned before, the girls also have a chance to prove their sports ability. The underclassmen walked away with the Girls Softball Tourney this year. The Freshmen and Sophomores played in the semifinals with the Freshmen victorious. The girls deserve a lot of credit and we present them to you as . . . The Softball Champs. Intramural Basketball Front Row (L. to R.) J. Koshnick, A. Putrus, A. Ramsey, (Coach), K. Darnell, R. Miller. Top Row (L. to R.) J. Metro. H. Olesen, G. Ross, V. Schweitzer. op Row (L. to R.) M. Rasheta, M. Faqen. H. Wein, R. Thornburg. rront Row (L. to R.) L. Maginot, D. Ainsley, O. Sweet, I. Baker, E. Schiesser. Probably the most popular sports of indoor sports is basketball, and since the girls enjoy the game as much as the boys, a mid-year basketball tourney is held. The same schedule holds for these toumies as for softball. Although they had a rough and tumble battle, the Senior boys were champs . . . and are we proud of them! The teams that participate in the girl's basketball tourney are appointed by their captain elect. The girls fight hard for their respective classes, but of course, only one team can win. This year the Junior girls displayed a wonderful show of basketball talent. A team such as theirs, are worthy of the praise that goes to the championship team. Page 53 Cross Country L. to R. Coach F. Swander, J. Wolie, J. Turpin. H. Hall, G. Ashcraft, R. Austgen, D. Clark, D. Dugger, V. Schweitzer. Due to the increasing interest in some type of track event, the Cross Country team was formed last fall. In their first season, the team has won two meets and droped two. Eight boys so far have received awards in the sport. The four boys who have earned major letters are: J. Turpin, V. Schweitzer, J. Wolfe, and D. Clark. Ping Pong We wish to illucidate and let everyone know that Don Stark wields a mighty ping pong paddle. During the winter season when indoor sports are popular, the ping pong fans assemble their equipment and begin a year of one of their favorite past times. This year, with competition as strong as it comes, they had quite a time producing a champ. However, Don Stark soon showed them who could wear the crown and he proudly holds the title of Ping Pong Champ. Congratulations Don! Page 54 Music The pleasing voices heard coming from the band hall every third hour, are the voices of the Glee Club, singing melodiously to the waving baton of Mr. De Albani. The Glee Club gave several well-chosen songs at the Baccalaureate services, and, along with the Band, sponsored a dance in April. The musical talent of our students is furthered through the efforts of Mr. De Albani, the band's able supervisor. This year the D.H.S. band took part in the annual Halloween parades at Dyer and Schererville. They also performed at several basketball games; playing pep tunes and loyalty songs. 1st Row Top (L. to R.) D. Fagen, M. Nolan. H. Smallwood, A. Mika, C. Upchurch, V. McClellan, J. Brys. 2nd Row (L. to R.) G. Price. L. Butler, R. Hoover, D. Kwiatkowski, R. Kristinat, J. Sladek, J. McClellan. B. Schmal. 3rd Row (L. to R.) D. Schmidt, W. Elliott, M. Davis, M. Fryar, V. De Albani, N. Hogan, B. Lesnick, R. Koshnick, P. Kuhn. 1st Row Top (L. to R.) D. Sutherlin, M. Temple, J. Harris, D. Dugger, J. Fryar, J. Birchall, G. Fryar, T. Blaskovich. 2nd Row (L. to R.) D. Quaife, B. Temple, F. Bratcher, F. Croner, D. Fagen, E. Bowles, W. Hoover, K. Smallwood. 3rd Row (L. to R.) R. Watson, R. Beck, K. Nelson. W. Winte___________r.l A. Mika F. K:_____ Sunshine Society The Sunshine Society, consisting of all the girls from Freshmen through to Seniors, was formed on February 24, 1946. The Crown Point Chapter, with their advisor, Mrs. King, sponsored our initiation, and aided us in starting our club. We now have ninety-three members, including the new pledges. Under the supervision of Miss Husted, a Barn Dance was given, which proved to be a big success. The club was well represented at the Lake County Girls' Conference, and has made plans for sending girls to camp again this summer. Officers L. to R. Beulah Husted (sponsor), N. Stark, J. Hauer, H. Wein, B. Ferrell, P. Smith, J. Schreiber, J. Patterson, V. Dinges, M. Spangler, (speaker). Commercial Club This club is made up of all the Juniors and Seniors, in either of the Commercial classes, who have received some type of an award for special achievement. This year, the club has contributed many valuable business machines and equipment to the school. Namely, these following electrical contrivances; a pencil sharpener, adding Machine, Monroe Calculator, Mimeoscope and supplies, a typewriter. The electric typewriter which they have purchased, is the immediate goal of the organization. Standing (L. to R.) R. Keilman, R. Schelfo, R.Govert, J. Brys. L. Butler, D. Ludders. D. Hill; | V. McClellan, ]. Houer, C. Smith, K. Young, E. Pierson, J. Cole, A. Dumbsky; M. Schaller; P. jBohney; J. Thompson, K. Darnell, A. Putrus, T. Hoernig. 2nd Row (L. to R.) M. Ludders, I. Winters, M. Nolan, B. Ferrell, R. Wachter, L. Maginot, M. Fagen, M. Carahoff, D. Dewes, I. Patterson, N. Stark. V. Dinges. Seated (L. to R.) B. Husted, (Sponsor), R. Dewes, M. Sandefur, J. Kuyper, P. Love, P. Schiessle; I. Schreiber. Commercial Club Officers Standing (L. to R.) B. Husted (Sponsor). P. Love J. Kuyper. P. Schiessle. Seated (L. to R.) R. Dewes, M. Sandefur, J. Schreiber. Page 59 Dramatic Club 1st Row Top (L. to R.) R. Miller, P. Schiessle, L. Turpin, J. Schreiber, W. Cooke, E. Pierson. R. Laudeman, J. Patterson, E. Little. R. Davis. 2nd Row (L. to R.) G. Ross. D. Ainsley, J. Evans, E. Johnson. P. Bohney. Mrs. Ainsley (Sponsor). H. Olesen, E. Britton, J. Kuyper, P. Smith. 3rd Row (L. to R.) C. Smith, D. Kuhn, D. Stark, P. Hanft, L. Davis, J. Beasley, R. Thornburg, A. Ramsey. J. Koshnick, N. Stark. Saying, Something new has been added , will well explain the Public Speaking class. This class was added to the curriculum of D.H.S. this year, under the supervision of Mrs Ainsley,and soon decided to specialize in play production. Officers elected were: President John Evans, Vice-President Pat Smith, Secretary Pat Schiessle, Treasurer Joe Koshnick, therefore reinstating the old Dramatic Club. The proceeds from the various plays were invested in stage lights, tools, and numerous costumes, all of which will be left to the school for future use. Page 60 The Knave of Hearts The Knave of Hearts, he took those ‘arts, and stole them quite away , is exactly what happened in the play. The queen-to-be and the Knave outsmarted the King, by substituting different tarts. All of which proved to be a case of mind over batter. The Potboilers One mustache, three revolvers, a villain, a hero, and a heroine, and a group of good actors, all put together, produced a very clever play. Fjw of us knew what hidden talents these people have. Christopher’s Candle Christopher's Candle , the Christmas play, was given the afternoon of Dec. 19. Remember little Christopher and Patter, who were always neglect ed?Don't worry, it had the usual happy ending. Love Flies In The Window It was the play that started a little bug, which kept busy by biting every one. Elmer thought he was immune as most young hopefuls do, and was finally bitten like everyone else. Stage Crew Anyone who is nearby before the production of a play can explain the stage crew's duties. They do the pounding of nails, smashing of fingers, (gentle tempers), create stage scenery, and in general, put the stage in correct with all the props. L. to R.: J. Evans, R. Miller, G. Ross, Mr. Protsmcm, (Sponsor), H. Oleser. Page 61 Page 62 Echo Staff Editor-in-Chief .......... Jacquline Hauer Assistant Editor ............. Norma Stark Business Manager Richard Laudeman Pictures .................... Tom Haas Betty Dumbsky Jim Kuyper Pat Smith Rose Schelfo Literary Editor Jill Patterson Assistants ....................Eugene Little Phyllis Hanft Athletics ..................... Marco Voich Frank Paulauski Advertising ............. Ralph Miller Robert Miller John Evans Sales Manager ............. Jim Turpin Salesmen Bill James Joe Koshnick Arthur Putrus Eugene Quaife Gerald Schaafsma Jim Grunewald Sponsor ...... Miss Beatrice Hruskovich Echo Staff There isn't a great deal which can be said about any year book staff, because the only proof of their work is the book itself. Tome details which are known to very few, however, are the trials and tribulations which go with the job of publishing such a book. The first step is to select an agreeable photographer, then an engraver to make plates of the pictures, and last, a printer to transfer all the type and engravings on to paper. When that is done, you must find a suitable cover, and a concern to bind the book. Next, articles must be written, proportions figured, pictures pasted, and typographical errors corrected. Oh! what a mess! This staff was fortunate to have a room all of its own, even if it was sub-zero in temperature part of the time. When the cold months came, we bought an electric heater, which kept our hands thawed out, while our feet froze. For mysterious reasons fuses began blowing out at an expensive rate, and the janitor, (much to our sorrow), found the varmint. We had an electric heater, which now is in cold storage. This is our receipt for a year book: Pasted fingers, frozen feet and hands, straggley hair, worn-out erasers, cracked rulers, many arguments, broken pencils, dull scissors, bad paper cutter, typewriter that skips a space now and then: last and most important, just hard work. Mix together and you then have a year beok, such as this, which we hope you will enjoy. Seated (L. to R.) J. Patterson, A. Putrus, P. Hanft, R. Laudeman, J. Hauer, N. Stark, E. Quaife; B. Hruskovich (Sponsor). Standing (L. to R.) R. Schelfo, J. Turpin, J. Grunewald, P. Smith, M. Voich, J. Koshnick, W. James; E. Little, J. Kuyper, R. Miller, J. Evans, R. Miller, G. Schaafsma, T. Haas. Page 63 Comet Staff 1st Rcw Top (L. to R.) H. Olesen. V. McClellan. M. Schaller, D. Amsley, L. Little, K. Young, E. Pierson, A. Mika, E. Little, T. Boecker, G. Ross. 2nd Row (L. to R.) A. Ramsey, W. Elliott, D. Hill, L. Butler, J. Brys, A. Ainsley. D. Ludders; R. Hoover, C. Smith, J. Sladek, J. Metro, V. Dinges. 3rd Row (L. to R.) K. Darnell, P. Bohney, P. Schiesse, J. Schreiber, J. Thompson, L. Sacketos (Sponsor). The first edition of Dyer High's monthly paper was published in 1939. A record of six issues was recorded, with Mr. James as its first faculty sponsor. Since this time, the Comet has appeared every month to amuse and inform the students of the activities and Editor-in-chief Joan Schreiber Asst. Editor Pat Schiessle Business Manager Jim Thompson Assistants Joe Koshnick Tom Boecker Literary Editor Paul Bohney Staff Artists Carol Smith Kathleen Young Dorothy Hill Julia Brys latest news. This year the staff organized a subscription system which has proved very satisfactory to all. The comet room is constantly humming with activity; and the staff certainly deserves the praise it receives. Senior Reporters Gloria Loehmer Eugene Little Junior Reporters Darien Ainsley Mike Schaller Sophomore Reporters Allegra Ainsley Leo Little Freshmen Reporters Rhona Hoover Joyce Sladek Richard Doully Bill McClellan Winona Elliott Albert Ramsey John Metro Andy Mika Miss Sacketos Humor Sports Grade Reporters High School Reporter Elaine Pierson Ken Darnell Glenn Ross Herb Olesen Lattia Butler Verna Dinges Go6sip Editors Mimiograph Sponsor Page 64 Comet (L. to R.) J. Schrieber, P. Scheissle, J. Thompson, L. Sacketos (Sponsor). Student Council This organization is composed of a group of boys and girls, selected by classmates, to represent them in discussing affairs and events in the school. They confer with the principal, and submit suggestions on controversial matters which may arise from time to time. Seated (L. to R.) V. Schweitzer. D. Ludders, B. Schmal, Mr. Hunt (Principal). Page 65 Qrade Teachers Standing (L. to R.) Mrs. F. Hunt, Mrs. A. Gettier. Miss D. Schatler, Miss _'. Hctimcn, Mrs. B. Wilkening. Mrs. R. Smallwood. Seated (L. to R.) Mrs. L. Adams, Miss S. Schutz, Miss A. Kahler, Mrs. I. Temple, Mrs. G. Gibbs. Jr. Board of T .B. Association The Dyer Jr. Board of T.B. Association belongs to the Southern District of the region. Monthly meetings are held throughout the school year. Each high school has a Junior and Senior, girl and boy, an honorary member and a faculty advisor. Those chosen successfully represented D. H. S. this year. L. to R. R. Miller, L. Sacketos (Advisor), L). Ainsley. J. evans. Page 66 The Carnival The Jr.-Sr. Carnival was held this year on October 22. The two classes shared in the work and profits to make it the success that it was. Confetti, dolls, leis, whistles and balloons - - all added to the gaiety and frolic of carnival atmosphere. Page 67 Slave Drivers Maintenance Page 68 Senior Snaps Comet goes to press Turpin asked for it! Seniors, Rah! Dancing in the dark iS.Frank got lost •• Don't you believe in signs, Kathy? 6. Going my way? 7. Guess who? 8. Muscle Men 9. Ouch Kenny!!! - that hurts! 10. Legs 11. Our former classmate 12. Confab 13. I got here first 14. Oleson - Ross - Kcshnick 15. Pat Love 16. Nice Kitty 17. Oh Mona! 18. Gals Inc. 19. One way tQ keep him down 20. Piggy Back 21. Gimmeee that! 22. Pat Scheissle at the asdf ; lkj 23. Pretty Boy! Page 6$ Dyery 2 School starts (Gee, do you look different!) 3 Lineup of subjects (Ugh!) 4 304 enrollment, 104 Freshmen (People everywhere) 5 Dramatic Club elections (Bacon, pork, and Ham) 8 Class elections 10 First basketball practice (Gosh, is he good!) 11 It rained ('Nuff said) 16 Class picture taken (Smile purty) 17 Three teachers absent (Catastrophe!) 18 Return of the teachers (Such luck) 19 Senior Spoon Dance (Did we mix!) 23 Autumn began 26 Senior boys softball tourney - - first S.S.S. meeting 29 Girl's tourney starts 1 Freshie girls softball champs 3 S.S.S. meeting 6 First Civics test 9 S.S.S. initiation (93 members) 10 Senior pictures taken 15 Teach's birthday - Cheerleading tryouts 17 S.S.S. Bam Dance 21 Worked on Carnival 22 Jr.-Sr. Carnival 23 f i Teacher's Convention (No school) 24 ( 28 Individual pictures came 30 First meeting of the Echo Staff 31 Halloween party Nov. 5 Water trouble (None) 6 Senior personality voting 7 First basketball game (Crumble Alumni) 11 Armistice Day 12 Christmas play practice 14 Played Griffith 18 Dramatic Club plays, The Knave of Hearts'', and Potboilers 21 Indians slaughter Portage 24 Graduation pictures come 25 Indians travel to Kouts 26 First report cards given out 27 Thanksgiving Dec. 1 Class meetings 2 Senior party planned 3 Dramatic Club travels to Chicago 5 Dyer Five meets Hobart 8 Party at Wicker Park (M. Fagen, hostess) 9 Toothpicks!! 10 'Lotta snow 12 S.S.S. dance after E. Gary game 16 Awful cold Dyery Dec. 17 Civics test-cleaned Echo Room 18 Big turn out for Noll game at Civic Center 19 Christmas play-class and club parties 22 Hayride at Ainsley Acres-Dramatic Club 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas 31 News Years Eve Ian. 1 Oh My head! 1 2 Holiday Tournies at Crown Point 3 More Holiday Toumies 5 Senior Boys Basketball 7 Practice for toumies 8 Intramural games 12 Play off Senior Boys and Junior Girls Champs 23 Junior-Senior Dance 3 Original date for the big feast! 12 Marionette show 27 Leap Year Dance - She treats! March 9 Slides about Alaska 11 Snow storm - no school 15 Junior-Senior Banquet - At last!! April 1 April Fools Day 2 Band and Glee Club sponsor Bam Dance 23 Dramatic Club Dresents Minstrel 30 Senior Variety Show May 7 Prom at Crystal Ballroom 16 Baccullaurate 19 Graduation Farewells, snif, snif, snifll Planning Your Home For Better Living Electrically See Qcttler Electric Inc. Dyer, Indiana 2009 Hart St. Phone 2331 General Electric Applicances L. Keilman Company Feed - Grain - Lumber - Coal - Hay - Farm Implements Custom Grinding and Mixing Phone Dyer 3331 Dyer, Indiana Friedrichsen’s Compliments of Meat Market Qard’s Qeneral Store Quality Groceries and Meats Schererville, Ind. Phone Dyer 2611 Dyer, Ind. Hoffman's L Q. A. Compliments of The Schererville Inn Schererville, Ind. Groceries and Meats The Merrills Phone Dyer 3231 Dyer, Ind. Compliments of Compliments of Teibel’s RICH BOHNEY and Indiana's Finest Chicken NORB GRIMMER PARTIES - BANQUETS Junction U.S. 41 and U.S. 30 Service Station Compliments oi M aye’s Lunch Home Cooking Specialized in Chili U. S. 30 East of Dyer Visit the new Barber Shop in Schererville Haircuts the way you want 'em Victor A. Marshall - Prop. Schererville, Ind. Visit the new Millie’s Beauty Shoppe Schererville, Ind. Phone Dyer 4221 Schererville Rest Haven Shop at Beer - Wines • Liquors Dinners by Appointment The Phone Dyer 3071 Compliments of Royal Blue Store Joe Stephen’s St. John, Indiana Service Station Compliments of Compliments of Dyer Supply Co. Dyer Beauty Shop Dyer, Indiana Dyer, Indiana Phone Dyer 2251 Qil’s Qarage and Body Shop Phone Dyer 3141 St. John, Ind. Phone 2691 Compliments of Schwab’s Store Dyer, Indiana Floyd L. Myers Phone Dyer 3151 Elevator Compliments of Wil Dale Grain - Hay - Seed - Coal Dyer, Indiana St. John Ph. 2621 - C. P. Res. Ph. 481-J Compliments of Dyer Creamery Compliments of Barman’s BROOKVIEW DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 2241 Dyer, Ind. SERVICE STATION Phone 2041 Dyer, Ind. If it's insurance call Wm. Bill Gettler Insurance Broker Business Phone 2351 Residence Phone 2641 - Dyer, Indiana Austgen Hardware Co. Hardware Paint Appliances Dyer, Indiana Litwa’s Service Station ANTIQUE SHOP TEXACO PRODUCTS Lincoln Highway Dyer, Ind. We go anywhere C. C. TERRY Industrial Painting Painting - Decorating Phone 3241 Dyer, Ind. Hank’s Recreation Parlor Billiards - Pop • Candy 2114 Hart St. Qrunewald’s News Agency School Supplies - Magazines Pottery - Candy - Pop - Ice Cream Phone 2214 Dyer, Ind. The First National Bank Of Dyer Dyer, Indiana Compliments of Cooperative Plant Foods Incorporated Schererville, Indiana Manufacturers of Farm Bureau Fertlizers Chicken. Steak. Frog-legs and Seafood Dinners Catering to Banquets and Parties, Large or Small 12MI Indianapolis Blvd., WHITING. INDIANA Phone Whiling 12.'� 0 AIR CONDITIONED u. S. Houles 12. 20 and 41 14 Miles South from Chicago Loop ||fC Bus Service to Door Restaurant OPEN In Business Since 1922 THE YEAR ROUND Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Gindroz Real Estate St. John. Indiana Phone St. John 2762 Compliments of The COMET The All School Paper Published by D. H. S. 9th Year of Publication Compliments of Lighthouse Inn St. John. Ind. Commercial Club Book Exchange Let us supply you with Dyer High Pen and Pencil Sets Paper, pencils, erasers, etc. We also will sell your Second-Hand books. Thiel Cabinet Shop St. John. Ind. Kitchen Cabinets Store Fixtures, Wall Cases, Counters, Glass Show Cases Made to fit your requirements Phone St. John 2813 Blankenberg Photographers for THE ECHO School Specialists Producers of the Photo-Annual Kankakee, 111. to the yearbook staff for preserving a pictorial record of the school year. We are proud of having played a part in the production of this yearbook and know that you and your alumni will cherish the many memories it retains. You are to be complimented for your initiative and enthusiasm which has played such an mportant part in its production. Pontiac craftsmen have tried sincerely to crown your efforts with success by rendering service and quality in the production of the photo-engravings in this book. MASTER ENGRAVERS TO AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ponimi school PUBiicnnon oiuision K t,K Yi 0 A ELECTROTYPE CO. Sill WEST VAX HI HEX STREET CHICAGO 7. ILCIXOIS Backward, Turn Backward Oh, Time, In Thy Flight And Make Me A Freshie Again Just For Tonight Page 80 If when heads are gray and eyes are dim, this volume causes you to pause and longingly wish