Union City Community High School - Successus Yearbook (Union City, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1937 volume:

THE SUCCESSUS 1 I 9 l I 3 I 7 Published by YEARBOOK STAFF of Student Council UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL UNION CITY, INDIANA Students, Hail! We present you this volume-a record, lasting. FAITHFUL, AND ACCURATE, OF THE PERSONNEL, ACTIVITIES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNION CITY, Indiana. High School, for the year 1936-1937. ’Tis a Book of Memory. Cherish it! DEDICATION the elusive, yet excellent and effective quality known as SCHOOL SPIRIT, together with its attributes of enthusiasm, energy, and loyalty, we, the staff, dedicate this Successus May it grow and grow and ever be a part of Union City, Indiana, High School. m Page Three SCHOOL BOARD MRS. H. D. FITZGERALD. President. MR. RAYMOND E. MANGAS, Secretary. MR. GLENN HINDSLEY, T reasurer. Page Four HARLIE|GARVER. ’ Superintendent 'v — � ■� - 2,Carncgie Tech .Hiram College, B. S. r Columbia University, ________________M. A. , Superintendent's diploma CHARLES B. McCULLOUGH, High School Principal and Athletic Director De Pauw University, A.B Indiana University, M. S. Butler University Ball State Teachers Coi-legc. The Aim of the School. HE fundamental aim of a school is to equip the pupil with the tools of ■ learning whereby he may acquire knowledge and information and be able to communicate with his neighbors. After he has acquired this skill the pupil must be taught the fundamentals of healthful living together with the ability to play and to occupy his leisure time profitably and pleasurably. The pupil of today must also acquire an ethical and religious character which will make him an asset to his commuity. He should be so equipped that he can earn a living and, if the occasion arises, support and rear a family. Finally, he must be taught to assume the obligations of citizenship —to vote intelligently and to run for public office if called upon to do so. I his, then, is the aim of the American school. With this goal achieved we can take advantage of a precious heritage and perpetuate our way of living; without it there can only be confusion and chaos. Page Six CAROLYN CARTER Dean of girls, English H. S. Librarian Earlham College. A. B. Indiana State Library School JOHN C. CROUSE Commerce Ball State Teachers College, A. B. Columbia University MABEL E. WARD History, Public Speaking Indiana State Normal Indiana University Winona Normal School Marion Normal School Columbia University JOSEPH J. BURBAGE Mathematics, Science Miami University, B. S. Ohio State University Phi Beta Kappa HAZEL LANGDON Art, Home Economics Ball State Teachers College. B. S. PEARL ALEXANDER Latin, History Marion Normal College Indiana University, A. B.. M, A. GEORGE E. CARROLL Dean of boys, Latin, English Butler University, A. B. Columbia University, M. A. Chicago University Phi Delta Kappa GERTRUDE BRADY English Indiana University Ohio State University, A. B. Columbia University, M. A. GEORGE E. FRAZIER Industrial Arts Indiana State Normal Ball State Teachers College NELL RUBEY Mathematics, Science Ohio Wesleyan University, B. S. Earlham College Indiana University WALTER SHAW Music Ball State Teachers College, A. B. MARGARET MANGEL Home Economics, Physical Training, English Indiana University, A. B. Riley Hospital Phi Beta Kappa Page Seven AUSTIN A. COLE Jr. H. S. Acting Principal, History, Geography in Jr. H. S. Ball State Teachers College, B. S. Peabody Teachers College Phi Delta Kappa MARTHA HIGGS Intermediate Grades Indiana State Normal Ball State Teachers College ELEANOR HESS Kindergarten Indianapolis Teachers College Butler University, B. S. THELMA WOOTERS Primary Grades Ball State Teachers College MYRTLE ROUSH Primary Grades Marion Normal School Butler University Ball State Teachers College MARION BUNGER Primary Grades Ball State Teachers College Michigan State Normal Madam Blaker's School MARY G MURPHY Intermediate Grades Acting Principal. Grades 1 to 6 St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Ball State Teachers College ALBERT HERMELING Industrial Arts and Mathematics Indiana State Normal. B. S. Ball State Teachers College Central Normal ELLA REAGAN Intermediate Grades Acting Principal, South Building Miami University Ball State Teachers College GRACE MEEKS Primary Grades Butler University Ball State Teachers College CORDELIA MOFFETT Primary Grades Winona Normal School Indiana State Normal Ball State Teachers College MARY E BARR Secretary Union City, Indiana. High School. Page Eight EMERSON PORTER (Emmy Lou) Student Council Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4 The Whole Town's Talking PAUL LEATHERMAN (Touch) Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2. 3 Mikado Band Drum Major I.AVONNE EDWARDS (Lochinrar i Westerner 4 RICHARD DAVIS (Dick) PAUL WIGGER (Wiggins) Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 Baseball I, 2, 3. 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mikado The Whole Town's Talking ADABELLE MANGAS (Jill) Westerner 2, 3. Student Council 1,2. 3, 4 Successus I, 2. 3. 4 Latin Contest 1, 2, 3 The Whole Town's Talking KATHERINE SHAFER (Katie) The Whole Town's Talking ANNA RUTH ROMEISER (Anrtie) Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Orchestra I, 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Softball 2 The Whole Town's Talking ELSIE DAVIS (Kid) Glee Club Mikado Softball 2 I he Whole Town's Talking MARY ALICE BOGGS (Frick) Student Council 4 -Softball 2 HELEN LYONS (Homie) Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4 Mikado The Whole Town's Talking Page Ten JAMES THOKEY (Jim) Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4 Successus I, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1.3,4 Mikado The Whole Town’s Talking ALAN ORTLIP (Snocp) Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4 PI HUP TIBBETTS (Phil) Basketball 1, 2 Successus 3, 4 GEORGE HILL (Ceorgie Porgie) Student Council 1, 2. 3. 4 Successus 1, 2, 3, 4 Westerner 2, 3 Latin Contest I, 2 Band I. 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4 The Whole Town’s Talking JAMES WICKERSHAM (Wick) Student Council 1, 2, 3 Successus I, 2, 3 Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 JUNE HART [Dutch) Student Council 2, 3, 4 Successus 2. 3. 4 Westerner ” 2, 3 Mikado Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Softball 2 The Whole Town's Talking' ROSEMARY HARRISON (Roxy) Band I. 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4 Glee Club 4 Student Council 2. 3. 4 The Whole Town's Talking' BETTY SCHOENFELD (Schoney) The Whole Town's Talking' Successus 2. 3. 4 REGINA MURPHY (Gene) Glee Club I. 3. 4 “Mikado The Whole Town's Talking' VICTORIA BARTH (Vic) Glee (dub 3 Student Council 3. 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Mikado MARTHA CREVISTON (Mart) Page Eleven CHARLES McROSE (Charley) DALE HAMMONS (Fran) Student Council 4 Successus 2, 3. 4 Westerner'' 2, 3. 4 Latin Contest Yell Leader GLEN DILLON (DiU) Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 DONALD CRETCHER (Red) Columbus, Ohio, High School LOUIS VERNON (Louie) KATHERINE POUDER (Katie) Glee Club 1, 3,4. “Mikado The Whole Town's Talking BETTY BROWN (Bing) “Westerner Successus 4 Softball 2 The Whole Town's Talking Yell Leader BETTY JEAN PRICE (Belt) Softball 2 A VALINE HINES (Lena) LILLIAN HOGUE (Lily) JEAN PARENT (Pres.) Student Council 4 Successus 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mikado Softball 2 Page Twelve HISTORY 5ENIORS at last! How grand it seemed that after eleven long years we had attained the coveted goal and were the ranking class in school! Soon our officers were elected which included the following: President, Emerson Porter; Vice-president, James Wickersham; Secretary, Betty Brown; Treasurer, James Thokey; Class advis r, Miss Mabel E. Ward. Now we were ready to achieve new' honors in scholastic and extra-curricula fields. Our class was honored on the Student Council by having the following members: president, George Hill, Jr., Rosemary Harrison, Mary Alice Boggs, Victoria Barth, Adabelle Mangas, Dale Hammons, James Thokey, June Hart, and Jean Parent. The basketball boys w'ho received school sweaters this year were: Alan Ortlip, James Wickersham, Emerson Porter, Glen Dillon, Paul Wigger, and Paul Leatherman. We started our social activities for the year by having our annual fall picnic in the rain. This is the third year it has rained for our picnic! At Christmas, we enjoyed a lovely formal party held at the home of Jean Parent. Christmas decorations added to the festive holiday season and delight of each member of the class. Following an evening of games and dancing a delicious lunch was served in the dining room by candle-light. Gifts were sent to the children of the Darke County Children's home since this group had interested the class during the Tri-County Civics I rip. On May 6, we honored the junior class and the faculty by entertaining them with a lovely May breakfast at the Methodist Church. Tables were arranged with a Maypole in the center. The spirit of Springtime was manifested by the song of birds and the variety of flowers. A musical program of spring melodies was a feature of the entertainment. Our final work was the Class Play, The Whole Town's Talking, which was presented to a very large and appreciative audience. Graduating from Union City High School, May 27, we extended our thanks to our teachers, board of education, and community for the splendid educational opportunities which we had received from them. Bv Jean Parent COMMENCEMENT A FEATURE of our commencement was the beautiful processional of AA thirty-three seniors, eager to participate in the formal activity of the school which would awa-d them the coveted diplomas signifying that a certain educational goal had been attained. Muscial numbers were furnished by the H. S. Orchestra and members of the Seniors Class. An excellent address w'as given by Paul V. Barrett, Personal director of the Ohio Oil Company. Mr. Barrett who is a past district governor of Rotary Clubs of Ohio is well know' as a public speaker. Several scholarships and awards were presented to the members of the Seniors Class by Principal Charles B. McCullough. Emerson Porter, president of the class of 1937, presented the Class Memorial. Superintendent Harlie Garver presented book type diplomas in the red and white. Page Thirteen JUNIORS I he junior class has been very busy, as well as quite successful in its activities toward a good school year. Last fall, the class immediately began preparations to break 11 records in regard to Junior-Senior receptions. At the beginning of the year the class elected the following officers: Joan Veit, President: John Sutton, Vice-president: Fred Snook, Jr., Secretary; Robert Chattin, treasurer; and Mr. G. E. Carroll, Sponsor. f irst, the members sold magazine subscriptions; second, other members had the check rooms when the basketball season started; third, they had a wreath sale; and last, a picture show A Family Affair'' was sponsored at the Miami Theater. However, the year was not entirely devoted to earning money. Our social events have been many and varied. A scavenger hunt and a Valentine party, which were both pie sant and lively, were held during the year. The class chose maroon and gold as their class colors, and a maroon sweater with gold letters as their class garb. I he never-to-be-forgotten Junior-Senior reception, in the form of a dinner-dance, was held in the Richmond-Leland Hotel in Richmond, Indiana. I he dim lights, the many flickering tapers, and the clusters of flowers, all made the evening an outstanding affair. The ship motif was carried out in the table decorations and programs. Many students have served on outstanding committees in the different publications of the school and also on the social committees for the school. Not to be forgotten are the members who played in the different athletic events. By Fred Snook, Jr.' CLASS iMEMBERS Joan. Veit, John Sutton, Fred Snook, Robert Chattin Hazel Birum, Richard Whitcscl, Ruth Weaver, Wendell Riffle, Juliann Potter, Leonard Mac-Abee. Robert Ely, Gcorgianna Wallick, Paul Price, Edna Hill, Glenn Strait, Meryl Kline. Jane Davis, Dean Potts, Betty Lyons, Ralph Welbourn, Thelma Fertig, Harvey Weimer. Eldcn Lindlcy, Evelyn Manning, Harold Buckingham, Jane Jellison, Bob L'ngcricht, Maxine Best. Frances Loy, Robert Hilderbrand, Glenna Mason, Paul Schofield, Winifred Barth, Lcland Anderson. Leone Shurte, Harriet Robertson, John Minnich, Mary Louise Coleman, James Cotter, Eleanor Harrison. Betty Brandon, Raymond Fox, Betty Jean Shierling, Robert Brierlv, Betty Perkins, John McFarland. Page Fourteen Page Fifteen so PHOMORES Our class as a whole hasn't done anything to set the world on fire yet! We have, with a few exceptions, come admirably out of that “green stage and are just awaiting our chance. We have formed a fine club from our English class and call ourselves the “Progressive Sophomore Club. Those who do not enjoy nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, etc., did enjoy our English class on the third Friday in every month; for then our class had a change. (You should have seen our dignified president calling the meeting to order!) Travel talks, movie reviews, hobby talks, the relating of exciting experiences and other things all helped to make our program highly entertaining. Our first party was a skating party at the Greenville Skating Rink. A good time was enjoyed by all—especially our adviser, who took his first lesson on the “art of skating, and has not cared yet for a second! Our second party was a combined dinner and theater party. After eating the “carried-in“ dinner, everyone took himself to the Miami Theater to witness “Banjo on My Knee. In the field of athletics our class shines very dimly. Of course we do have a few star (to be) basketball players, who did manage to win a few honors from the inter-class games. We cannot overlook the girls kick-ball team either. They shine brightly when playing freshmen, but oh, those eighth graders!! We also feel largely responsible for the band. Without “we sophomores there would practically be no band. Many of us had the opportunity of going to Winchester to see the Indiana University Band. Then of course all we band members went to Westfield, which is one experience we shall never forget. By Martha Jane Mangas CLASS iMEMBERS David Kaucher. Thelma Caplinger, Jim Jacobs, Maxine Frazier, Thelma Jean Smith. Elden Blackford. Martha Jane Mangas, Murray Barr Glunt, Richard Hilderbrand, Georgia McGuire. Norma Frazier, Mary Helen Carpenter, Betty McRosc, Martha Jane Hill. John Kantncr. Mary Evans, Joe Sutton, Esther Davis, Paul Shafer, Evalyn McCabe. Peggy Rhatican, Neva Kochcrspcrger, Truel McClintock. Arthur Beachlcr, Betty Sue Blanklev. Joe Frazier, Clara Ellen Snyder, Shirley Garver. David Dean, Leatha Rhoades. Elaine Aukerman, Margaret Holroyd, Ivan Kccver, Patsy Fraze, Mary Maxine Sims. Marthabelle Chenoweth, Gene Teagarden, Evelyn Read. Page Sixteen Page Seventeen FRESHMEN The class of 1940. the present freshmen who will soon he safe in the sophomore class, has the distinction of being comprised of the last midyear class to go through the Union City, Indiana, Public Schools and the first full semester class not to be followed by a mi-'-year one. 1 his class has long been deemed—ever since kindergarten -one of the most active and possessing the most initiative of any group of students ever in the school system. Their great abundance of pep, vim, vigor, and vitality has often annoyed their teachers and made them wish for a quieter class, but nevertheless the freshmen still remain disturbing and contribute greatly to the school life. Through out this past school year they have shown this by serving on committies for our various social hours; others have important positions on the “Westerner and other publications of the school. No less than fifteen freshmen are members of the band or orchestra and a small group is in glee club. Several are on one or another of the bowling teams. The girls in the gym classes took part in an Indian-Kick-Ball tournament whereas some of the boys played in the intra-mural basketball tournament. Three of the class members were on the B-sub-basketball squad last season. But even with this wide scope of outside activities the freshmen do not forget to acquire some book learnin . Among the courses of study pursued by them are the following subjects: Algebra, General Mathematics, English. Latin, Physicale Cography, Guidance, Industrial Arts and Home economics. These jolly freshmen, the sophomores, juniors, and seniors of tomorrow and the next day, will some time look back on this first year in high school and remember it as one of the happiest of their life. By Ada Belle Feltman CLASS MEMBERS James Patchcll. Norman Caplinger, Billy Shreeves, Billy Seibert, William Chattin, Charles Gray, Max Hook. Ada Belle Feltman, Charles Lyons, John Kirwin. Mary Geyer, Martha Jane Kantner, Gilbert Mangas. Beatrice Skiver Esther Minnich. Robert Lee. Betty Marshman, Carlton Frazc, Jr , Robert Guernsey, Cornelius Shannon, Joe Marshall. Dick Ely, Gail Wcimer. Betty Roscnbush. Stanley Riffle, Gordon Glunt, Lois Veit, Donald Bothast. Peggy Brandon. Betty Clear. William Romeiser. Paul Smith. Phyllis Wampler, Robert Lee, Eloise Pate. Tim Whitesel, Ernestine Corn. Robert Wampler. Janice Morgan. Bob Brown, Irene Hines, Richard Birum. Paul Barth. Vivian McAbec, Junior Green, Ann Phipps, Marilyn Keck, Richard Kauchcr Anna May Hogue. B b Bruss. Margaret Murphy. W allace King. Charlene Reeves. Gerald Boyer. Page Eighteen Page Nineteen CLASS POEM The Freshmen are a frightened lot As they scamper through the halls. They're not quite sure what it's about But think they know it alt. They take their books home every night, Then leave them all for play. They get their ten hours sleep per night And brightly shine all day. The Sophies are so giddy Their poor heads seem to swim, Their life's a rhyme and ditty And they have a thousand yens. They seem to be without an aim To drift with them is fine. Woe to the high-souled youth aflame, When it's graduating time. The Juniors are Sophisticates, They've not a thing to learn. And though they've had no prom to date They'll gladly take their turn. They organize their class with haste, Buy sweaters right and left, But they've a future they must face— They will be seniors yet. The Seniors are the leaders With their dignity and grace; At programs they're front seaters, And they set the whole school’s pace. They choose and plan their class play And. think it lots of fun, And every senior you'll hear say, Twas work, but work well done. Betty Brown ’37 Page Twenty oAthletics BA S E B A L L Playing baseball only in the fall of 1936, the team won two games and lost two. James Wickersham with a batting average of .462 was the best hitter of the team for the second straight year. The Wildcat baseball team consisted of James Wickersham, shortstop, Glen Dillon, second base, Emerson Porter, outfield, Paul Wigger, catcher, Robert Ely, outfield. Paul Price, out- field, John Minnich, outfield, Robert Chattin, first base, Robert Hilderbrand pitcher, Fred Snook, pitcher, Richard Whitesel. outfield, and Walter Lynch, third base. FALL BASEBALL, 1936 Union City, 2: Jackson, O., 3 Union City. 2; Wayne, 1 Union City, 9; Wayne, 2 Union City, 0; Jackson, O., 3 SCHEDULE of BASKETBALL In ten years of coaching basketball teams, both varsity and reserve squads, Charles McCullough has seen his Wildcat and Kitten squads victor- ious 268 times and losers but 88, for a fine percentage of .753. Under his decade of guidance, the varsity net team has won 148 games and lost 46, an average of .763. 1936-37 BASKETBALL RECORD 1937-38 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Varsity Varsity Union City. 18; Hagerstown, 20 Nov. 5—Hagerstown, there. Union City. 26; Yorktown. 9. Nov. 12—Yorktown, here. Union City. 21: Winchester, 28. Nov. 19—Winchester, here. Union City. 21; Morton (Richmond), 26. Nov. 24 — Richmond, there. Union Citv. 24; Lynn, 23. Dec. 3—Madison Twp . here. Union Citv. 18; Portland, 26. Dec. 10—Portland, here. Union City, 25; Liberty, 2 7. Dec. 17—Liberty, there. Union City, 14; Rcdkey, 22. Dec. 22—Lynn, there. Union City, 24; Spartanburg. 13. Union City. 27; Eaton, O.. 25. 1938 Union City, 24; Spartanburg. 12. (Lvnn Big Four Tourney) Jan. 7—Eaton, O., here Union City, 32; Winchester, 30. Jan. 12—Portland, there. (Lvnn Big Four Tourney) Jan 14—Saratoga, here. LJnion Citv. 40; Portland, 33. Jan 21—Winchester, there. Union Citv. 30; Saratoga. 11. Jan 26 Dunkirk, here. Union Citv. 28; Winchester. 30. Jan. 28 — Rcdkey. there. (Double Overtime) Feb. 2 —Lynn. here. Union Citv. 22; Redkey. 19. Feb. 4—Centerville, there. Union Citv. 44; Centerville. 23. Feb. 11 — Burris (Muncie). here. Union City, 27; Lynn, 31. Feb. 18—Berne, there. Union Citv. 23; E3urris (Muncic). 30. Union Citv. 22 . Berne. 25. Nine games at home. Union City. 25 ; Madison, 19. Nine games abroad. Page Twenty-two BASKETBALL Though losing ten of nineteen games during the season, the 1936-37 basketball team captured the Lynn Big Four Tournament in mid-season and went to the finals of the sectional. After a slow start, Union City was victorious in nine of the last thirteen games of the season. The Wildcats showed their strength in the sectional tournament, defeating Lincoln, 38 to 19, Winchester, the favorite, 26 to 25, and Parker, 16 to 14. In the final game, Wayne nosed out Union City by a score of 33 to 29. The outstanding victory of the year was scored in the final game of the Big Four Tourney at Lynn. After defeating Spartanburg in the first game, the Wildcats scored 16 points in a brilliant last-quarter rally to beat Winchester, 32 to 30. Winchester was ahead at the end of the third quarter, 26 to 16. The boys who played basketball on the varsity squad during the season were as follows: seniors—Alan Ortlip, Emerson Porter, James Wickersham, Glenn Dillon, and Paul Wigger; juniors Robert Chattin, Robert Ely, Robert Hilderbrand, Paul Price, John Minnich, and Wendell Riffle. Players on the reserve team were as follows: junior James Cotter; sophomores Richard Hilderbrand and Walter Lynch; freshmen Stanley Riffle, John Kirwin, Richard Birum, and Richard Ely. Coached by Albert Hermeling, the Union City Kittens won ten games and lost nine during the year. Basketball lettermen for 1936-37 were as follows: seniors Emerson Porter, James Wickersham, Alan Ortlip, Glenn Dillon, and Paul Wigger; uniors Robert Hilderbreand, Robert Ely, Robert Chattin, John Minnich, and Paul Price. Dale Hammons, Betty Brown, and Winifred Barth were the cheerleaders who proved so efficient during the basketball season. Page Twenty-three GOLF This year, golf was inaugurated into the athletic department of our school. Granted the use of the Union City Country Club's golf grounds, twenty girls and twelve boys practiced the fundamentals of the game under the supervision of Mr. Carver and Mr. Burbage. Concluding the season, a tournament was held with John Sutton and Martha Jane Mangas having the best scores. Prizes were awarded all other contestants in this sport, which will probably become a definite part of the athletic program. BOWLING Bowling definitely became of age this year, entering its second season as a minor sport. Mr. Burbage was in charge of the entire season which was divided into halves. After the Yankees captured the first-half championship by a one-game margin, the teams were reappointed; the result was a three-way tie for first between the Yankees, Phillies, and Cubs. The Dodgers and Cardinals tied for second, only one game behind the leaders. Robert Brierly had the highest average in the first half, 148, while Elden Blackford was high in the second half with 163. Standings First Half Won Lost Second Half Won Lost Yankees 15 5 Cubs 11 9 Giants 14 6 Phillies 11 9 Phillies 12 8 Yankees 11 9 Dodgers 11 9 Cardinals 10 10 Cardinals 10 10 Dodgers 10 10 Cubs 6 14 Giants 7 13 Page Twenty-four oA ctivities STUDENT COUNCIL EVERAL years ago the faculty found need of student ideas and opinions on various high school problems. So they conceived the plan of having a Student Council, the members of which were elected by the student body of the high school. This plan proved to be unsuccessful so it was forgotten for the time. A few years later Mr. McCullough himself chose twenty students and proceeded to reorganize the Student Council. I he next year the faculty adopted the following plan which is still being used. The faculty nominates a group of outstanding students from all four classes. The rest is then presented to the student body for the final election of a specified number of the nominees. The most important duties or purposes of the council are: being an advisory to the faculty, taking on certain responsibilities that are helpful to both the students and faculty, and setting an example for the w'hole student body. As this organization does not have a constitution it is flexible and easily changed if desired. The officers of the present Student Council are: George Hill, Jr., President: James Thokey, Vice president; and Martha Jane Mangas, Secretary and T reasurer. The members of the three major committees are: Social Committee—- Victoria Barth, Rosemary Harrison, Jean Parent, Mary Alice Boggs, Winifred Barth, Jane Jellison, John Minnich, Elaine Aukerman, David Kaucher, Martha Jane Mangas, Lois Veit, Max Hook, and James Patchell; Assembly Committee Adabelle Mangas, Betty Jean Shierling, Eleanor Harrison, Marthabelle Chenoweth, Shirley Carver, Ivan Keever, William Chattin: Yearbook Committee James Thokey, June Hart, Dale Hammons, George Hill, Joan Veit, Eloise Pate, Robert Chattin. Page Twenty-six I SUCCESSUS STAFF Page Twenty-seven Editor-in-Chief Asst. Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Asst. Business Manager Department Editor Asst. Department Editor James Thokey Bob Chattin June Hart Joan Veit Adabelle Mangas Eloise Pate CLASS EDITORS: Jean Parent, Fred Snook, Jr., Martha Jane Mangas, Adabelle Feltman. Sports Editor George Hill Bob Ely Asst. Sports Editor JOKE EDITORS: Eleanor Harrison, Lois Veit, Marilyn Keck. SNAPSHOT EDITORS: Katherine Pouder, Winifred Barth, Peggy Rhatican, James Patchell. ART EDITORS: Betty Schoenfeld, Betty Brown, Phillip Tibbetts, Max Hook. ORCHESTRA The orchestra, enlarged this year to 3b pieces, performed at several school and civic functions, and participated in the District Contest at Westfield. A violin trio composed of Betty J. Shierling, Jane Davis, and Winifred Barth played on several programs. With the addition of several stringed instruments bigger and better things are expected of the orchestra next year. CHORUS The High School Chorus's high spot of the year was the beautiful cantata Olivet to Calvary , by Maunder performed by the chorus on Easter Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church. A large crowd attended the performance and solo parts were sung by Betty Brandon, Rosemary Harrison. June Hart, James Thokey, David Kaucher, Ivan Keever. Jane Davis and Mrs. Walter L. Shaw were the accompanists on piano and organ. A mixed double quartet sang on several occasions. BAND MEMBERS Members of the Band are: Piccolo, Shirley Carver; Flutes, Margaret Keck, Marilyn Mangas. Margaret Holroyd. Kay Fitzgerald; Eb Clarinet. Edward Kaucher; Bb Clarinet, Rosemary Harrison, Victoria Barth. Betty J. Shierling. Anna Ruth Romeiser, Lcatricc Barr, Winifred Barth. Joe Sutton. Bill Romeiser. Lucien Brooks. Robert Harrison. Donald Bartholomew. Jack Caron. Ann Paret. Fred Read. Richard Hampshire. Martha Shrickcr. Marigold Prosser. Vivian Potts. Marguerite Mangas. Norma Jean Huffer. Vcrgen Evans, Delia Vernon. Carol Vernon. Maxine Woods. Nadine Wigger. Marjorie Weimcr, Anna Lee Bennett. Donald Matthew; Bass Clarinet. Ivan Keever; Oboe. Lois Veit; Bassoon. Jane Davis; Tenor Sax. Adabelle Feltman; Alto Sax. John Sutton. Marion Davis; Cornet. Harvey Weimer. Raymond Fox, Evelyn Manning, Martha Mangas, Billy Seibert, Charles Grey. William Chattin. Gordon Glunt. G Ibert Mangas, Ada Mae Livcngood, Billy Shrecves. Wallace King; Horns. Robert Chattin. Gail Weimer. Arthur Beachlcr. Robert Ely. David Dean, led Ortlip; Baritone. Stanley Riffle. Richard Weimer. Helen Carpenter; Trombone. George Hill. Joan Veit. Paul Barth. Richard Lollar. Delbert Key. Joe Frazier: Basses. Wendell Riffle. David Kaucher, Gerais Boyer, Jane Jcllison. Donald Stebleton: Drums. Leland Anderson. Marilyn Keck. James Patchell Roger Davis. Harriet Robertson. James Parent. Max Hook, Robert I ngricht: Drum Major. Paul Leatherman. Student directors, Victoria Barth. Leland Anderson. Rosemary Flarrison. Bcttv Jean Shierling. and Harvey Weimer. Page Twenty-eight BAND THROUGH the untiring efforts of Mr. Howard Brumfid. former music instructor, and a committee composed of several business men and school authorities, a fund of approximately $1,000 was subscribed by the citizens of Union City for the purchase of new instruments for the Band. Glenn Hinds ley, treasurer of the School Board, was chairman of the committee, and it was decided to make the committee a permanent one. Those instruments purchased were Oboe, Bassoon, Bass clarinet, and two Sousaphones. The Band started the year by playing at several political rallies, themonev received being added to the Band Fund. The organization played at several civic functions, some of these being the District Meeting of Federated Music Clubs, the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, and the Ensemble concert of the Cecclian Club. The Band participated in the District Contest at Westfield, where it won the Marching Competition. Members of the Band recommended for the State Contest at Shelbyvillc were the Clarinet Quartet, composed of Rosemary Harrison. Victoria Barth. Betty J. Shicrl-ing, and Leatrice Barr; the Horn Quartet composed of Robert Chattin. Gail Weimer, Arthur Beachler, and David Dean; Sousaphonc. David Kauchcr. Drums. Leland Anderson. Two concerts were given by the Band, one in January, the other in April, the latter attracting the largest crowd ever attending a concert of this kind in the city. Mr. Nelson Starr, young bass-baritone of Columbus. Ohio, was featured in this concert. The Band also participated in the Ball State Teachers College Music Festival on May 4. In addition to playing at all home basketball games, the Band performed at games in Winchester and Portland. This year the Band increased in size to 84 pieces, the 45 new uniforms being made under the direction of Miss Hazel Langdon. home economics instructor. Paul Leatherman. a senior, was the very capable Drum Major of the Band this year, and student directors who assisted Mr. Shaw were Victori i Barth. Rosemary I larrison, Bet tv J. Shierling, Harvey Weimer, and Leland Anderson. Page Twenty-nine WESTERNER” The high school newspaper, known as the Westerner, made its initial appearance under the caption of West Side High School News in the Hub City Gazette on October 30, 1934. This being successful, it was decided to increase the scope of the paper making it an independent school publication. The paper which developed, namely the Westerner, has been published weekly for two years. However, there is little value in publishing a school paper unless the students feel that they are being aided by it; consequently it has been the policy of the Westerner to consider any criticisms and suggestions offered for the improvement of the publication. The Westerner was issued to the students on Thursday morning of each week. Copies were given to all junior and senior high school students, faculty members, as well as to members of the school board. This year's staff was composed of the following students: editor, Joan Veit; activities editor, Eloise Pate; sports editor, Bob Ely; department editor and production manager, Eleanor Harrison; assistant production manager, Jane Davis; class editors, Dale Hammons, Harriet Robertson, Peggy Rhatican, Marilyn Keck, faculty advisors, Mr. Carroll and Mr. Crouse. Others who worked on the staff during part of the year were George Hill, Betty Brown, and Lavon Edwards. SENIOR CLASS PLAY 1 he Senior Class Play, The Whole Town’s Talking, a three act farce by John Emerson and Anita Loos proved to be so clever and entertaining during the practices, that the cast was sorry to see the fatal day come when the play was presented to a capacity house whose appreciation was evidenced by their generous applause. I he cast was unusually large and gave many Seniors an oportunity to participate in one of the activities which has long been a cherished tradition in our school. The money obtained from this splendid class play will be used to buy a memorial for the School. Page Thirty PUBLIC SPEAKING 7HE Public Speaking course includes every unit generally found in Public Speaking text books, namely speeches for every occasion, discussions, orations, story telling, pantomime and dramatics. The class of twenty-eight seniors enjoyed each unit very much. At Thanksgiving, this department sponsored a patriotic program which pleased the public. In February, honoring Washington and Lincoln, the class presented a beautiful patriotic banquet scene which was faultless in its appointments and clever in presentation. Fourteen students in formal evening dress used original speeches in portraying the patriotic spirit of the occasion. A novel part of this program was the public address system which gave the students an opportunity to use a microphone and to understand the methods of broadcasting by radio. In the tryouts for the class play, The Whole Town's Talking, many of the Seniors who had the year's course in Public Speaking were selected for the principal roles in the play. This course offers excellent opportunity to seniors to speak in public, and thus prepare themselves for responsibilities in life where public speaking is a great asset and assures them success. Page Thirty-one LATIN BANQUET Students of the second and third year Latin classes, taught by Mr. Car-roll. held a Latin banquet in the school dining room on Monday evening, May 3rd. The menu, program, and decorations were all suggestive of Roman times. Boys dressed as Romans served the dinner. The committees who planned and carried out the dinner were: menu Betty Jean Shierling, Thelma Caplinger, Shirley Garver, and Maxine Frazier; program Jane Davis. Ivan Keever, Harriett Robertson, and Elaine Auker-man: decorations Robert Chattin, Peggy Rhatican, Betty Sue Blankley, Arthur Beachler. SCHOOL EXHIBIT The annual school exhibit was held in the school gymnasium on May 18, 1937. The home economics and industrial arts classes had large displays as well as many of the other departments of the school. Many parents attended and gave praise to the splendid work that was being done in the school. In the evening a program sponsored by the home economics and physical education classes was well received. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES September 17th and 18th—A group of one-hundred-and-thirty students and members of the faculty enjoyed the annual steak fry, which was held at the Country Club. The boys fry was held on Thursday night, while the girls' was held on Friday night. This was the first of the year's activities. October 30th The first all-high-school party was a Harvest Hop. The gymnasium was appropiately decorated with leaves and corn shocks, while a golden moon shone benignly on all who attended. November 19th—-A social hour was held in the school dining room from 3:30 to 5 o'clock for those who cared to dance. December 21st -The Mothers' Club entertained the high school with a delightful Christmas party. Decorations were carred out in a beautiful holiday manner. Caroling, dancing, and games provided entertainment for the guests. January 22nd—In order to promote a better feeling between the Winchester High School and our school, a dance was held in the gym following the Wildcat-Yellow Jacket game. Many students from both schools attended, and the dance was a complete success. February 1st—The novel Winter Carnival took place in the gymnasium. The gym was converted into a wonderland of snow and ice. March 17th A St. Patrick Tea-Dance was held in the school dining room. The Swing O-Paters provided music for the dancers. One end of the kitchen was artistically transformed into a reception room where the committee received the guests and served refreshments. April 22nd Tulip Time proved to be a very fitting climax of the high school's social year. The decorations made a real Dutch background for the occasion with tulips, trees, and a windmill. Special numbers by Marian Davis and Betty Jean Shierling also carried out the Dutch theme. I‘aye Thirty-two ASSEMBLIES ONE of the high lights of the asseml lies this winter was the address of December 8, by Paul V. Barrett, personnel manager of the Ohio Oil Company. Mr. Barrett's talk was so fine that the seniors secured him to give the commencement address. Another interesting assembly was the one conducted by Chief Thundercloud of the Cherokee tribe who spoke to the students on November 16. Other special features of the year's assemblies were the talks, on Travels in Europe Ly the Rev. S. M. Davidian of Lima. Ohio, and the address on Planning Your Life fy Clinton Doyle of the Illinois Bankers Life Insurance Company. The religious chapels this winter have been planned by the committee appointed from the s udent council. The committee was Adahelle Mangas, chairman; Betty Jean Shierling, Eleanor Harrison, Marthabelle Chenoweth, Shirley Garver, Ivan Keever, and William Chattin. All of the talks were built around the theme The Practical Application of Christianity in the Everyday Lives of Young People. The ministers who spoke to the student group and their subjects were: the Rev. Mr. Ludwic.k 'Phis Modern Generation ; the Rev. P'ather Hammes, The Abundant Life ; the Rev. Mr. Robertson, Looking Both Wavs ; the Rev. Mr. Holroyd, Christian Youth of Foreign Lands : the Rev. Mr. Barth, “Value of the Influence of the Church ; the Rev. Mr. Adams, Beyond the Horizon : and the Rev. Mr. Berkebile, Who's Who in Christianity. The Armistice Day assembly and the Alumni assembly at Christmas time were also under the direction of this committee. MOTHERS' CLUB The Mothers' Club has had a most pie sant and profitable year. In former years dues were charged each member. This year the dues were discontinued and the membership has included all the mothers of grade, Junior High and High School students. As a result the penny collection, which is taken at each meeting, has been larger. It amounted to $13.10 lor the year of 1936-1937. The outstanding meeting of the year was a lecture given by Doctor Slutz, to which both mothers and fathers were invited. The projects the club has sponsored this year are as follows: Christmas parties ($29.91) Weekly Readers for children unable to buy for themselves ($10.40) Milk for undernourished children ($165.13) Nurse girls (who care for children during meetings ) ($3.50) In the years past the Mothers’ Club has worked to increase its funds, which were spent for various worthy causes, but this year it has aimed at an Inspirational Program rather than money-making program. The community and teachers as a whole have co-operated to the fullest extent, which has helped to make this another successful year. Page Thirty-three Page Thirty-four features IGHSCHOOL ERRY-GO-ROUND Sept. 9 School opened green timbers Sept. 18 Steak fries wonders of diet Oct. 16 County civics trip social education on new fronts Oct. 22-23 Teacher's association -it broadens the mind Oct. 28 Student council organized Oct. 30 Flarvest Flop Party Nov. 11 Armistice Day assembly reasoning for peace Nov. 16 Indian Chief spoke The Red Man goes. The White Man's day has come. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving program Nov. 25 Rev. Ludwick This Modern Generation Dec. 15 Flome ec. dinner head waiter's day off Dec. 16 Father Hammes “The Abundant Life Dec. 21 H. S. Christmas party Dec. 23 Alumni chapel Jan. 6 Rev. Robertson Looking Both Ways” Jan. 9 Lynn tourney hooping it up Jan. 15-18 Semester finals—thirty fathoms deep Jan. 22 “Serenade in the Night —for Winchester Jan. 27 Rev. Holyrod Christian Youth of Foreign Lands Feb. 1 Winter Carnival party Feb. 2 Band concert And the night shall be filled with music Feb. 9 Tom Thumb Wedding Feb. 23 Patriotic Banquet—to eat or not to eat Feb. 26 Junior and senior civics trip We've Been Riding on the Railroads Mar. 3 Rev. Barth Value of the Influence of the Church Page Thirty-six HIGH SCHO OL MERR Y-GO-ROUI ND Mar. 4-5 Sectional tourney boy Olympics and all county festival Mar. 1 I Rev. S. M. Davidian— Travels in Europe Mar. 17 St. Patrick's tea-dance—giggle, gabble, gobble, git Mar. 22 Yearbook pictures taken gentle art of adaptation Apr. 2 Westfield music contests Don t be t, don't be b, just be, b Apr. 7 Rev. Adams Beyond the Horizon Apr. 21 Winchester orations say it with sound Apr. 22 Tulip Time party Apr. 23 Band concert Lost Chord Mr. Clinton Doyle Illinois Bankers Life Insurance Apr. 30 State music contest at Shelbyville suspense continued May 3 Latin banquet—Wanted: a butler May 5 Rev. Berkebile Who's Who in Christianity May 6 May breakfast Awake, then ye flowerets May 7 Recognition end-of-season honors May 10-14 Youth conference week for juniors They say . . . May 12 Senior class play The Whole Town's Talking May 17-21 Youth conference week for seniors They still say ... May 18 School display- panorama of school achievement May 20-21 Senior final exams, uncertain measures May 21 Junior-senior reception May 23 Baccalaureate God be with you ” May 24 Class Day Just do your best May 25-26 Final exams, before annihilation May 27 Commencement New Worlds to Conquer May 28 Report cards Nobody home: class rooms to rent. Alumni reception—bond for graduates Page Thirty . tven JOKES Miss Ward: ‘What two famous things did David Lloyd George come to America to sec?” Junior S.: “Amos and Andy.” _______tt______ ++ It won t be long now; George Hill was caught reading a “Good Housekeeping” magazine. -------tt------ Mr. Crouse: “What are the public utilities? Richard D.: “They are the men who sweep the streets.” -------tt------ Peggy R.: Bob. how funny you look tonight.” Bob E.: Yes. dear; I am trying to raise a goatee. I wonder what color it will be when it grows out?” Peggy: “Why gray, according to the rate it appears to be growing now.” -------tt------ Bob C.: “Why won’t you sit on my knee, dear?” Betty Jean S.: “Because my mother said to stay away from joints. June H.: “How do our basketball boys ever get clean?” Jean P.: “Don’t be silly; what do you suppose our scrub teams arc for? Mr. Shaw, when John appeared with the hair cut from the crown of his head: “Oh! you have a new style hair cut. The other fellows didn’t get one like that, did they?” John M.: “No sir, I had mine cut like yours. Martha Jane H.: “You have such a finely-chiseled mouth; it ought to be on a girl’s face.” Phil T.: “Well, as you know, I seldom miss an opportunity of putting it there.” Jim W.: “You look sweet enough to cat.” Jane J.: “That’s fine, where do we eat? Miss Mangel: “When you face the north, you have on your right hand the great con- tinent of Asia. What then have you on your left hand?” Joan V.: “A wart, but I can't help it. ________tt_____ + + Mr. Crouse: “Paul, why did you put quotation marks at-the first and last of your ex- amination paper i Paul W.: “I was quoting the man in front of me.” ------tt------ Miss Ruby (explaining an algebra proposition): “All right class, just watch the board while I run through it again. ------tt------ WANTED Shorter speed tests in typing—E. Davis and J. Potter. A perfect biology class—Rubcy. A new excuse for missing basketball practice and being late McCullough. Something to eat—M. Kline and W. Barth. Erasers that won’t leave a mark—Typing classes. Two fountain pens—Ward. Bigger waste baskets Typing class. Page Thirty-eight JOKES Mr. Carroll will be glad to give Mr. Hermeling half of the road if he knows which half he wants. During the first day in typing class this rumor was heard: June 11. Anna Ruth, come quick! My typewriter doesn't have any letters on it. Miss Rubev: On which side of the twig do most stems grow? Martha JaneH.: On the outside. In Mr. Burbage’s geometry class, Betty S was explaining a geometric problem. There was a perplexed lcx)k on Jack H.’s face; Mr. Burbage asked. What is it. Jack? Jack (innocently), What I can't sec is where she got that figure. Mr. Burbage: Define energy. Dean P.: Energy is the thing you don't have the morning after the night before. Mr. Carver: Now we have found that X equals zero. Bob B.: Gee, all this work for nothing. Officer Tritt: Hey, why don’t you stop when I tell you? Jim J.: I wanted. to. but I don't think this car understood you. ----— tt-------- Mr. Shaw: What key are you playing in?” Anna Ruth R.: The.skeleton key. Mr. Shaw: Skeleton key? Anna Ruth: Yeh, it fits anything. Miss Brady: Give me the definition of a screw-driver. Edna H.: A screw-driver is a thing we use to open paint cans and prop up our windows. Miss Langdon: And now we will go on to the study of soups and their accompani- ments; some of the most common of the latter arc croutons, saltines, and bread or soup sticks.' Edna H.: Yes, but we ll use spoons, won't we?” Mr. Burbage: May I have the last dance with you? Mary Elizabeth B.: “No, you've already had it. George H.: He says that it’s glasses that make my nose so red.” Paul L.: Glasses of what? Victoria B.: Didja hear the Dago’ song? Rosemary H.: No, what is it? Victoria Dago wild, simply wild over me. Billy S.: I don’t believe I have enough lumber to put a lid on this box.” Mr. Hermeling: Sure you have; use your head. Miss Carter: Name a collective noun. Marilyn K.: A vacuum sweeper. Richard H.: Jim has a new siren for his car.” Walter L.: “What happened to the blonde? Page Thirly-nine autographs