Syracuse High School - Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, IN)

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On September 4, 1942, the Class of 54 came into existence. We were 36 excited children who, with the help of Mrs. Rapp, managed to conquer the first grade. On September 3, 1943, our number had dropped to 25. Under the direction of Mrs. Meredith we completed the Eskimo stories in our supplementary read- ers and proceeded to the third grade. Here our education expanded under the guidance of Mrs. Seiders (Mrs. Francis). On August 31, 1945, we entered the fourth grade with Mrs. Gants as our teacher. The next year, even though we had an epidemic of mumps and flu. Miss Swartz (Mrs. Morris) got us through the fifth and into the sixth grade where Mr. George took over. It was that year (our sixth) that they took the big bell down from the top of the grade school. The next year we went on to the seventh grade and the high school building. As usual, there was much confusion concerning the meeting of all new teach- ers and the location of class rooms, but by September in 1949 when we entered the eighth grade we considered ourselves masters of this art. Then we entered high school. The first three years; with our hay ride, the turkey dinner that we got for selling magazines, and our class trips to the Dunes, besides our new and exciting subjects; passed quickly. Then came the final one! There are twelve students, Jim Gard, Jim Miner, Alden Stuckman, Phil Worth, Nancy Cripe (who designed our annual cover), Betty Traster, Tom Hughes, Joy Nolan, Marilyn Hursey, Patty Goble, Eloise Godshalk, and John Hoover, who attended Syracuse High School all twelve years. It was while we were Seniors that we shared our friendship with Ernst Golitzer, an exchange student from Germany, who has written this to the stu- dents of Syracuse High School and the citizens of the Syracuse community. For Better Understanding Every year many exchange students come to the United States. These girls and boys are coming to bring to the American people the knowledge and understanding of another country, and to take home the deep and fascinating impressions of this country. I, for myself would like to thank the Principal, the teachers, and the students of this school, that they accepted me in their community without prejudice, and helped me to master the difficulties that faced me. I am very happy that I could make so many friends and I hope to return something for the many things and thoughts I received in this country. It is my highest aim to bring Germany, my country, nearer to your mind and to give you the feeling that we are people like you who want their share of life, and that the misunderstandings of the past must not be repeated. Ernst Golitzer All in all our school days hold many unforgetable memories, but the most exciting and the one we will alNvays remember best was our trip to Washing- ton, D. C., and New York City. Suzanne Kleinknight , Bruce Grindie Compliments of Syracuse 14

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(?Ccu4 'P'urfi iecct Jim Gard's a Kinsey reporter A job that he adores He can ask girlies questions He never dared before. David Pletcher Is a plumber Grade A He fixes leaky faucets So they're sure to stay. Carol Frederick, yours to share, Prettiest teacher anywhere, To her we sure do tip our cap Now she rates the principal's lap. Betty Traster sure is keen Not too fat, not too lean, She will write the latest book How to save, When you Cook . Marion Wogoman will thrive Teaching students how to drive; How to turn and how to stop, How to beat the traffic cop. Big John Hoover, A man we all know, Is ward-robe designer For Marilyn Monroe. Sandra Curry has a fine job. She's taken care of many a mob; Naturally she's a woman cop Rough, tough, and hard to stop! Sandra Dietrick Gives marriage advice Her motto is: Always try to be nice . Bruce Grindle, if he can, Will become a strong man; Circus work is his dream Just to make the girlies scream. Fearless Frank Searfoss Is a political boss He lives off the people Claims he's bearing our cross. A blonde bombshell skater That's Sandy De Groff She's fine when she's moving; But oh that take off! Carolyn Mulholland is a model Bathing suits no less; The more she wears The less pay she gets. Bill Nordman runs a sewage plant His hours are eight to nine. Lost his sense of smell one day Now he's doing fine. Ernst Golitzer Wrote the book; American Girls And The One I Took . Sue Kleinknight is a cute little gal All the boys were her pal; Until one day her lover came That is how she changed her name. Owen Cobbum's limousine Here it comes; run by steam, Said he'd make a buck someday, We think that buck is far away. 16