St Josephs High School - Crest / Signet Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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| SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Seven girls and eight boys began their high school career in 1940. Having endured a stiff initiation they were permitted to un- dertake the studying of Algebra, Biology, Latin | and English. Next year the twelve returning sophomores learned to appreciate their old and new studies. By using the knowledge they gain- ed of the workings of the clubs, they began to play an important part in the Busy Bee and Glee Clubs. One of the accomplishments of the class this year was to manage the fare- well party for the seniors of ‘42. Leaving behind room five, Sister Anastasia, the sophomores, and the new freshmen, they crossed the threshold to room six, a new teacher, SisterTheresa Marie, and new sub- jects. During the second semester they made and carried out plans for the banquet which the juniors annually give in honor of the sen- iors. In September of 1943, eight students re- turned to finish the'r four years of high school. In this last year they completed their course and prepared to use the knowledge that they acquired of their four years in Saint Joseph's High. The outstanding achievements of this class were the bazaars of '43 and '44 of which Richard Riedhart was chairman. In their junior and senior years several members of the class held offices in the Busy Bee Club. During these years some of the best club meetings in the history of the club were held. It has been stated that because of their splen- did school spirit, the senior class of '44 has been outstanding in its dramatic, literary, and scholastic achievements. James Hoeftel Nancy Pence SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Ecler meet © fet 7 0 Rita Kobiela Assistanmicaitorseess) oe Marion Seifert PNP COON eet ee Richard Riedhart Business Manager Rose Miller bat AON James Hoeffel Nancy Pence STAFF S. J. H. SIGNET Editor cy PA et Cee Rose Miller Assistants Editoneiee a see James Hoeffel Ar PEditones sem be ote Richard Riedhart Business Manager ...........- Marion Seitert CLASS PROPHECY Mary Muzzillo, manager of the Waldorf Astoria, entertains the class of '44 of St. Joseph High School at an alumni dinner on May 26, 1954. Miss Muzzillo is a member of the '44 Class and has been managing the Astoria for sev- eral years. The guest of honor at this gath- ering is the class's former teacher, Sister Theresa Marie. Sister gives a short address in which she mentions that years ago she wish- Page 10

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RICHARD RIEDHART Life has no pleasure nobler than that of friendship. Dick was one of the best liked boys on the S. J. H. campus during his four years of high school. He was president of the Busy Bee Club in his senior year. In club affairs, both business and social, Dick proved he had ability. He was chairman of the Bazaars in 1943 and 1944 and made them the best Bazaars in the history of the club. In social affairs Dick was the lite of the party and a helpful committee member. Dramatics was another of Dick's assets. From his freshman year to his senior year he was a well known figure on the S. J. H. stage. He will be remembered as Mr. Wilton Crisp in ''The Ghost Walks Fast and as Donald Reagan in the Senior Slass Play ''He Couldn't Marry Five. Dick's original art work for the School Paper and Annual won him membership in the Quill and Scroll. May the world be good to you, Dick. MARION SEIFERT A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. Marion Seifert generally known as just plain Marion was an active student of S. J. H. She was elected president of the class in her freshman year, assistant editor of the S. J. H. Bulletin, and business manager of the Annual in her senior year. Marion has taken a great interest in business and social affairs. She was chairman of many parties which were success- ful. Although Marion was chairman of only one dinner, she did very well and made a great success of it. Marion has shown her ability as an actress in many of the school plays. In the play the ‘Ghost Walks Fast'' she took the part of Miss Carter,’ a guest, at the Inn. She also took the part of Peggy, a kid sister, in Almost Seventeen.” In He Couldn't Marry Five, the class play of 1944, Marion gave a pleasing performance as an actress. May you always be successful, Marion. Page 9

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ed that she could see all the students of this class in ten years. Her wishes have come true, for today here she is in the midst of them. James Hoeffel, the class president, tells his classmates that because of his age he has quit his job flying six motor transports to con- tinue his hobby of experimenting with rocket motor designs. Jimmie predicts that the first rocket flight to the moon will take place with- in tive years. Miss Rita Kobiela informs us that she has Rita is the head buyer in one of the largest department stores in New York. One would never know that the crowd gath- now realized her ambition. ered outside is to welcome Miss Lorraine Bushong who is a great success in Hollywood Teeny’ tells us she is enjoy- ing her fame but hasn't forgotten the good times she had in S. J. H. Rose Miller, just back from China, arrived in San Francisco where she picked up Marion Seifert. Miss Seifert tells that she is secre- as an actress. tary to the President of the San Francisco Air Line Service. She goes on to say that she will go back home to Garrett where she will formally announce her engagement. Miss Miller informs us of the hospital she has established in China and the wonderful advancement the Chinese people have made. Rose is now going to help James Hoeffel in his experiments. Richard Riedhart concludes the dinner with an address. Dick was recently married. He and his beautiful wife are leaving soon for Argentina where he will take up his duties as Ambassador. Hearing the beautiful strains of music, we turn around to see that the orchestra is be- ing conducted by Miss Nancy Pence. Upon congratulating her we find that she is booked for a try out at Carnegie Hall. As the minutes pass by, once more the Class of '44 part company, but before leav- ing they wish each other success in their fu- ture undertakings, and bid farewell to many fond memories. THE TRUTH Gather ‘round and hear the truth, As told by a very good friend, You no doubt thought the Seniors Ought to be as other good youths have been. Take singing Mary, a very good girl, Spends most of her time curling her hair. Untrue, of course, of tired James, Spends his dough on all the dames. But what a girl is Rita Ann She'd walk a mile to find a man. And when she hears the jingle of money Make up your mind it's Marion's honey. That Rosie comes late is very true, Not much sleep since half past two. Page If he's in town, and twelve o'clock comes Nancy is usually on the run. A variety of parties we have once in a while She stays home, says she lives a mile. Think it's true? No! do you? Lorraine, is there something better to do? Last but not least we have Dick at our feet Begging for his release. He's made our faults known, Except those of his own, So we're sending him out to sea This is the place we're sure you'll agree, All the very bad boys should be. What | wrote about Dick Was so the rest couldn't kick, So save my life and stand by my side, Since the risk | took To bring these truths to you. Richard Lewis Riedhart