Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1930 volume:

THE VALENIAN 19 3 [Yearbook 1 11 Jf jit i ' 22Mssoog THE VALENIAN 19 3 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL Valparaiso, Indiana FOREWORD Now that our school days have come to an end, we find little but pleasant memories to remind us of the happy hours spent together during these fleeting years. That these memories shall not be forgotten in the enigmatic future, we have recorded in this souvenir of our high school life, those high- lights that seemed to us worthy of remembrance. Our effort has been to preserve those associations and events cherished by all. In publishing this volume of the Valenian, for 1930, we have chosen as our theme, books, because they are symbolic of our short journey together, and of the things we have shared. They form a very close association with our school years, and it has been through them that we have been able to derive the greater part of our education. DEDICATION To the Library of the Valparaiso High School, within whose walls we have learned that the acquisition of good books is of vast importance, for like counsellors, always at hand and always disin- terested, they have never failed us, never ceased to give pleasure and instruct, we, the class of 1930, respectfully dedicate this volume of the Valenian. Scenes Administration Classes Activities Athletics Features Page Six Page Seven THE DRIVE Page Eight Page Nine Par e Ten ,THE VALSIAN THE BOARD GRACE SALMON OFFICE CLERK Paye Eleven ,XHE VA1MAN cAVMINISTRATION C. W. BOUCHER Superintendent Valparaiso Normal, B. S.; Lebanon Univer- sity; Bryant and Stratton Business College; Spencer ' s Business College. Mr. Boucher, who has been with the Val- paraiso High School for fifteen years, sees this spring his sixtieth year of active ser- vice in school work. The manner in which he has superintended our welfare is highly commendable and praiseworthy. Each pupil graduating from the school this May will carry with him the kindest thoughts of our respected and beloved sup- erintendent. HOMER M. JESSEE Principal Valparaiso University, B. S.; Indiana State Normal, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. Mr. Jessee, who has skillfully directed Valparaiso High School for seventeen years, completes this spring his thirtieth year in connection with school work. We, the pu- pils of the school, sincerely appreciate what his efforts have done for us. He holds the admiration and respect of all who know him. Page Twelve FACULTY ' i - a Q 3 - • 7 L T K. M.Kmzie H005IER SCHOOLMASTER ,THE VA1MAN FACULTY KENNETH BARR Science Parson ' s College, B. S.; Graduate Work, University of Wisconsin; Colorado College. MARGARET BARTHOLOMEW Home Economics DePauw University, B. S. HELEN MABEL BENNEY English University of Chicago School of Arts, Ph. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. ELEANOR T. BISBEE History Oberlin College, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. JOSEPH B. BROWN Vocational Assistant Physical Training Indiana State Normal, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Illinois. M. LOUISE DRUMM Art University of Ch icago, A. B.; Art Institute of Chicago. EMMA RAUSCH FOOR English Earlham College, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. DESSA M. HUDSON Commercial Valparaiso University, B. C. S.; Graduate Work, University of Illinois; University of Chicago. Page Thirteen ,THE VA1MAN CLARE McGILLICUDDY Mathematics Valparaiso University, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago; Columbia University. MARY STEVENS MYERS Music Indiana State Normal; Metropolitan Con- servatory of Music; Northwestern Univer- sity; Columbia University. CLAUDE 0. PAULEY Science University of Chicago, A. Work, Indiana University. B.; Graduate RALPH POWELL Physical Education Athletics Hanover College, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Iowa; Northwestern Univer- sity. FRIEDA A. SCHENCK Mathematics University of Chicago, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. RALPH E. SCHENCK History University of Chicago, M. A. HELEN SCHUDEL Physical Education DePauw University, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Iowa. VERA L. SIEB English University of Wisconsin, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of California; Columbia University. ■-v. ■■■■,. v -s;sss -■ Page Fourteen THE VAIMAN DOROTHY SMITH School Nurse Graduate of Methodist Hospital, Indianapo- lis; Graduate Work, George Peabody Col- lege. ONITA W. THOMAS Latin Missouri State Teachers ' College; Univer- sity of Missouri, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. MARIAN L. VANHOOSER English, Public Speaking DePauw University, A. B. LORA WEATHERWAX History DePauw University, A. B. EDITH WEEMS Home Economics Valparaiso University, A. B.; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. OLIE WELTY Latin Valparaiso University; University of Chi- cago. Page Fifteen THE VA1MAN THE SCHOOL T has long been the aim of the Valparaiso High School to main- tain a high standing among the schools of Indiana. In or- der to uphold its high rating as a commissioned school of the state it is required to offer certain new subjects to its pupils. A dramatics department, an entirely unprecedented in- novation in our school, is under the supervision of Mrs. Marian Van Hooser. The aim of this course is to cultivate an appreciation of good dra- matic literature and an intelligent use of correct tone values. German has been added in the place of French which was dropped from the curriculum a few years ago, and is being taught most ably by Mrs. Onita Thomas. In response to a desire of several high school boys, a cooking class under the direction of Margaret Bartholomew was organized for their benefit, and the boys are proving themselves capable and skilled domestic science students. The Girl Reserves was reorganized this year. The majority of its members are seniors and they plan to have their work carried on by suc- ceeding classes. Every member has obeyed with utmost willingness the code of laws established in December. In athletics, football was revived in Valparaiso High School this year under Coach Ralph Powell, who is to be complimented very highly for his ability to inspire the proper spirit and morale among the members of the squad. Miss Helen Schudel has taken charge of the girls and has produced one of the best basketball teams in the county. Miss Schudel is to be congratulated foi ' the manner in which she has molded a successful team. This year for the first time in Valparaiso the public schools have a nurse. This is one of the greatest steps toward the protecting and safe- guarding of our school children from disease. Miss Dorothy Smith holds this position in a very capable manner. In the art department the school is very fortunate in having Miss Louise Drumm, who has studied not only in this country, but has spent some time in Italy as well. Miss Drumm succeeds Miss Delilah Turner, who we regret to say passed away early last fall. Another new feature, the Friday recreation period, has been es- tablished in order to break, from the regular routine. Friday mornings are divided up into five periods in place of the regular four, the extra one being devoted to programs for special occasions, and it also gives ' one a better understanding of one ' s fellow classmates. Page Sixteen CLASSES THE VALMAN Page Seventeen .THE VA1MAN ROBERT PULVER President EILEEN SIEVERS Vice-President CLASS HISTORY MARJORIE SHELEY Secretary-Treasurer N September 1926, the present class of 1930 entered the Cen- tral School, one hundred twenty-eight strong, where we re- mained until May 1927, the last freshman class to receive instruction in the old school. Class organization came about shortly after the beginning of the term, and the freshman picnic at Wahob Lake comprised the activities of this period. In the latter part of 1927 we moved to the new high school, of which we are justly proud, and where under the influence of this improved en- vironment we attacked our studies with renewed vigor. A sleigh ride party in the winter of 1927 and a sophomore picnic at Waverly Beach in the summer of 1928 were greatly enjoyed by those fortunate enough to have passed into the sophomore class. In 1928 we were juniors, and it was during these two semesters that the seniors were creditably entertained at the annual Junior-Senior prome- nade held at the Elk ' s Temple, and the Junior-Senior banquet at the Methodist Church. Blackhawk Beach was the locale of the Junior roller skating party held earlier in the season. In September 1929, seventy-six of the original one hundred and twenty-eight freshmen rose to the rank of seniors, and as such managed the senior carnival, senior play, and reception, and took part in the prome- nade and banquet given by the junior class. Thus, briefly, has been the career of those graduating from the Val- paraiso High School in May 1930, and it is with deep regret that we must close our books and venture forth to face the life ahead of us. Page Eighteen ,THE VAlMAfJ WARREN ANDERSON Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Track 1; Foot- ball 4; Senior Vodvil 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Joke Editor, Valenian Staff 4. BERNICE ATWELL Secretary, Girl Reserves 4; Senior Vodvil 4; Snap-shot Editor, Valenian Staff 4; Treas- urer, Freshman Class 1. ETHEL BABCOCK Interclass Basketball 3; Varsity Basket- ball 4. PHYLLIS BAILEY Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2; Girl Re- serves 4; Student Council 1; Literary Edi- tor, Valenian Staff 4; Senior Vodvil 1, 2, 3. ARVELLA BAKER Senior Vodvil 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Operetta 1; Glee Club 1. RALPH BARNEKO Interclass Basketball 1; Hi-Y 4. MILDRED BASTEL Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Senior Vodvil 4; Girl Reserves 4. EZRA BEACH •Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Track 2; Golf 3, 4; Senior Vodvil 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. Page Nineteen THE VAlMAN LEWIS BENTLEY Orchestra 1, 2, 3. EDWIN BOSSE Glee Club 4; Activities Editor, Valenian ' Staff 4. RUTH CARLSON Interclass Basketball 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Vice-President, Junior Class 3; Girl Reserves 4; Senior Vodvil 4. DONALD COASH Baseball 2; Senior Vodvil 4; Hi-Y 4. CLINTON CONES Senior Vodvil 4. VELMA COOK Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Senior Vodvil 4. STEPHEN DECKRO Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Senior Vodvil 3, 4. IRENE DODD Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2. Pagre Twenty ■THE VA1MAN HAROLD DREVS Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 3, 4. HERBERT DREVS Glee Club 3; Operetta 3. MAYNARD EALING Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 3, 4; Football 4; Senior Vodvil 4; Student Coun- cil 1; Editor, Valenian Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer, Hi-Y 4. MARYARDEN EBERSOLD Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. DAUPHINE FRAME LEONARD GRAU Hi-Y 3, 4. RUTH GUSTAFSON GRACE HALL Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. Page Twenty-one VA1MAN JANE HUGHART Interclass Soccer 3; Senior Vodvil 4; Stu- dent Council 1; Latin Contest 3; Girl Re- serves 4. MAXINE JAMES Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Operetta 3; Girl Reserves 1. MARJORIE JESSEE I ' Interclass Basketball 3; Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Girl i Reserves 4. HAROLD JOHNSON Track 1, 2, 3. GERALDINE JOHNSTON Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Basket- ball 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Stu- dent Council 1; Assistant Snap-shot Editor, Valenian Staff 4; Vice-President Sopho- more Class 2; Senior Vodvil 4._ LEON JONES Interclass Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 4. TRESA JUSTICE Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2. MAURINE KINZIE Glee Club 3; Staff Artist, Valenian 4. Page Tiventy-two ,THG VALMAN ROY KITTREDGE Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. GEORGE KJOS Senior Vodvil 4; Hi-Y 4; Latin Contest 2. MARY LOUISE KUEHL Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4. RUTH LARSON Senior Vodvil 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 4. DAVID T. LARUE Basketball Reserves 3; Interclass Basket- ball 3; Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2. IRENE McAULIFFE MAXINE MARTIN Interclass Basketball 2; Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 2; Operetta 2. WAYNE MAXWELL Senior Vodvil 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. Pagie Tii ' enty-three ,THG VALSttAN GENETHA MEAD Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Op- eretta 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN E. MILLER Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. SETTA MILLER Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 4; Girl Re- serves 4. VIRGINIA MORELAND Interclass Basketball 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Senior Vodvil 4; Latin Con- test 1, 2, 3; Interclass Soccer 3. MARY HELEN MOSIER MARQUIS MURVIHILL Track 1, 3; Football 4; Wrestling 2. ROBERT PULVER Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Bas- ketball 3; Football 4; Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 3; Orchestra 1; Band 1; Hi-Y 3, 4. ARTHUR RAELSON Baseball 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Treasurer, Hi-Y 3; President, Hi-Y 4; Debating 2; Student Council 1. Page Twenty-four ,THC VAUOTAN CHARLES RICKARD Basketball Reserves 3; Interclass Basket- ball 3; Track Manager 3; Glee Club 3; Operetta 3; Hi-Y 3, 4. RAY SAWTELL Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary Hi-Y 4; Student Council 1. GEORGE SCHAU EILEEN SHEETS Varsity Basketball 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Senior Vod- vil 4; President Girl Reserves 4. MARJORIE SHELEY Senior Vodvil 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer, Senior Class 4. RUTH SHERWOOD Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4. CLARENCE SHINABARGER VERA SHOLES Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1; Operetta 1, 2; Girl Reserves 4. Pafire Twenty-five VA1MAN EILEEN SIEVERS Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Vice-Presi- dent, Senior Class 4; Operetta 1. PERRY SISSON Track 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Senior Vodvil 1, 4; President, Sophomore Class 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice-President, Hi-Y 4; Calendar, Valen- ian Staff 4. WALTER SKINNER Varsity Basketball 3; Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Football 4. TOM SMITH Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Bas- ketball 3; Football 4; Glee Club 3; Orches- tra 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; Boys ' Athletic Editor, Valenian Staff 4. WARREN SMITH Central High School, Minneapolis, Minne- sota; Glee Club 4. LUCILLE SNOW 1 Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Bas- l ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Track 3; Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 4. BETTY SPECHT Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3; Senior Vodvil 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. DORINNE ST. CLAIR Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Bas- ketball 3; Baseball 2, 3; Track 3; Senior Vodvil 4; Girl Reserves 4. Page Ticenty-six ■THK VALMAN ANNA MAE STEWARD Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Operetta 1,2. MARY EDNA STONER Interclass Basketball 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1, 2; Business Manager, Valen- ian Staff 4; Student Council 1; Senior Vod- vil 4; Latin Contest 1, 2, 3; Girl Reserves 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Chairman Tenth District Indiana High School Press Association. ALINE TIGAR Latin. Contest 3; Interclass Soccer 3; Sen- ior Vodvil 4; Girl Reserves 4. EDNA STRUVE ROSELLA VON DOEHREN VICTOR TILTON Interclass Basketball 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Vodvil 4. DONNA WILLIAMS Senior Vodvil 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oper- etta 1, 3. ETHEL WARK Varsity Basketball 2; Sophomore Play 2; Senior Vodvil 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1; Girl Reserves 1 ; Vice-President, Freshman Class 1; Yell Leader 2. FRANCES WITTENBERG Page Tiventy-seven ,THG VA1MAN CLASS WILL E, the class of 1930, of Valparaiso High School, City of Valpa- raiso, County of Porter, State of Indiana, U. S. A., consider- ing that our demise as students in our beloved school is near at hand, and wishing to dispose of our property to those whom we leave behind, do hereby announce and record this, our last will and testament. The desires and needs of the beneficiaries have been carefully considered in the composition of this will. We bequeath : 1. Andy Anderson ' s easy going disposition to Alfred Rader. 2. Bernice Atwell ' s sympathetic brown eyes to Joe Tofte. 3. Ethel Babcock ' s forwardness to Rose Hetzel. 4. Phyllis Bailey ' s typing ability to all those who face the necessity of making forty-five words per minute on the last day of school. 5. Arvella Baker ' s skill in jigging to Tom Lytle. 6. Ralph Barneko, Harold Johnson, and George Kjos ' s withdraw- ing attitude to Frank Bowman, Vernon Forney, and Homer Duncan. 7. Mildred Bastel, Velma Cook, and Rosella Von Doehren ' s blond hair to Janet Nuppnau, Sis Powell, and Virginia Whitehead; because Gentlemen prefer blondes. 8. Ezra Beach ' s hoss laff to Kermit Bently. Lewis Bently and Marky Murvihill ' s quiet reserve to Bob 9 Moltz. 10. 11. Eddie Bosse ' s German accent to Bob Lytle. Ruth Carlson and Puts Pulver ' s long enduring friendship to all flighty undergraduates. 12. Cowboy Coash ' s square cut jaw to supplant Joe Urschell ' s two chins. 13. Clinton Cones ' s bicycle to all unfortunate co-eds who have to walk home from auto rides. 14. Steve Deckro, Charlie Rickard, and Clarence Shinabarger ' s flowing tresses to Gunnard Nielson. 15. Irene Dodd ' s aloofness to Mike DeGrazia. 16. The soberness of the Drevs brothers to Kenny Stanton. 17. Maynard Ealing ' s short and sturdy stature to Ray Falls, the human cloud-duster. 18. Dauphine Frame and Maxine James ' s quietness to James Whar- ton and Ray Warner. 19. Leonard Grau ' s car to the girls who are always in it. Page Tiventij-eight ,XHE VA1MAN 20. Ruth Gustafson and Virginia Moreland ' s love for the great out- doors to Bennie Schenck and Mott Corcoran. 21. Grace Hall ' s friendliness to Gerald Pence. 22. Jane Hughart and Aline Tigar ' s Damon and Pythian friend- ship to Carl Nichols and Bruce Dodd. 23. Mary Edna Stoner ' s difficulties in physics to all girls who insist on taking boys ' subjects and vice-versa. 24. Marjorie Jessee and Geraldine Johnston ' s chemistry grades to Bob Thurman. 25. Victor Johnson ' s adeptness in the composition of tempting deli- cacies to the younger edition of Johnsons, that the flock of undergraduates may continue to appreciate the real art of soda jerking. 26. Leon Jones ' saxophonistic inclinations to all noise making aspir- ants. 27. T resa Justice and Eileen Sievers ' proficiency in commercial law to Tom Fleming and Walter Jones. 28. Maurine Kinzie ' s talent in art to next year ' s art editor. 29. Ruth Larson ' s opposition to high school boys to Evelyn Ham- mersley. 30. Roy Kittredge ' s efficiency in serving grub to Jack McNay, so that those who go to picnics next year may have good service. 31. Dave LaRue and Art Raelson ' s tendency for argument to Pony Pete Watt. 32. Wayne Maxwell ' s evident dislike for all girls to Leon Dean. 33. Irene McAuliffe ' s reticence in reciting to Ernestine Butler. 34. Ruth Sherwood and Maxine Martin ' s quiet application to their work to Glen Coash and Ray Wheeler. 35. The ability of Genetha Mead to distinguish the Bosse twins to all who try. 36. John Miller and Tom Smith ' s lofty stature to Gib Holt and Bud Gillespie. 37. Mary Mosier and Frances Wittenberg ' s straight hair to Ilda Spenser and Virginia Stuart. 38. Setta Miller ' s personification of an Indian maid to Marian Kin- zie. 39. George Schau ' s implicit faith in Santa Claus to John Horner. 40. Eileen Sheets ' Victorian curves to all girls who wish to be pleasingly plump. Page Twenty-nine ,THE VA1MAN 41. Marjorie Sheley ' s agreeable and businesslike attitude to all fu- ture class secretaries. 42. Vera Sholes ' adeptness in playing and singing popular numbers to Joseph Ki merer. 43. Bug Sisson ' s mischieviousness to Edwin Kuehl, that the de- parture of this party may not entirely deprive the school of the diverting essence which his presence injected into the atmosphere. 44. Parts of Walter Skinner and Ray Sawtell to George Miller. 45. Lucille Snow and Dorinne St. Clair ' s athletic prowess to Gen Smith and Dot Dean. 46. Betty Specht ' s dimples to Dewy Lemster. 47. Victor Demosthenes Tilton ' s convincing portrayal of a relent- less prosecutor to John Clifford. Victor gives Waverly Beach pebbles his personal endorsement. 48. Anna Mae Steward ' s gaiety at all social functions to those who persist in being gloomy. 49. Ethel Wark and Maryarden Ebersold ' s dancing ability to John Steiner. 50. Donna Williams ' stately carriage to Dick Dowdell. 51. Edna Struve ' s pleasing ways to any underclassman in need. We appoint Mrs. Van Hooser as executrix of this will, and request that she follow our instructions as closely as possible. In witness whereof, we affix our signature and our seal this twenty-fifth day of January, in the year of our Lord 1930. Signed: CLASS OF 1930. (seal) itnesses : H. M. Jessee (seal) C. 0. Pauley (seal) Anna Mae Steward Arthur Raelson Page Thirty ,THG VAlMaN CLASS PROPHESY OF 1930 T was not until my senior year in high-school that I became interested in the numerous books that graced the shelves in my father ' s private library. True, I had browsed some among the books in the splendid library that is a part of the Valparaiso High School, while doing the outside reading re- quired by my teachers. I realize now that my teachers were more than charitable with the credits and favorable comments on my reports of my scant and careless reading. I think they must have sensed the then dormant desire within me for the knowledge contained up- on the printed pages that preserve, reflect, and reproduce the thoughts and feeling of the people from the dawn of civilization to the living present, including the observations and prophecies of numerous liv- ing authors whose books are being accepted to become a part of the litera- ture of the world. May I now be more than charitable with those teachers when I reflect that they at least did not retard my development, for my desire has grown with the years, and reading has become my habit. Books are my essential companions, and my achievement as a student of litera- ture is recognized by foremost librarians everywhere. It is now several years since I was merely one of the happy-go-lucky Valparaiso High School boys enjoying the loving companionship of numerous boys and girls who, like me, were apparently satisfied with a passing grade, and a little more than content if we found our names on the honor roll. In spite of my con- stant devotion to literature, and the fact that I am now known by my daily companions as the proverbial book-worm, I frequently think of those school companions of yore, and wonder if they think of me, and know of my achievements. Sometime ago I was reviewing Will Durant ' s Story of Philosophy while seated in one of the comfortable chairs that graces the Congres- sional Library in Washington, D. C, when, to use a primitive term, my other self journeyed to the place still known as Valparaiso, which ac- cording to the latest census has more than doubled in population, and is widely known for its great university and its thriving industries. My first inclination was to learn the whereabouts- of my old fellow students. I was walking east on Lincolnway just north of the old court house, which apparently remained unchanged, notwithstanding the fact that in other respects the old town had assumed the appearance of a real city. I was accosted by an urban looking gentleman, whom I recognized at once as my old friend, Warren Anderson. After recovering from the surprise of our sudden meeting he stated that he was now president of the Ameri- can Golfers ' Association. I learned from him that Bernice Atwell and Ethel Wark were professional golf players in the association, being paid a high salary for their competency in lifting young aspirants to national Page Thirty-one i THE VaiMaN fame. He also told me that Ethel Babcock and Phyllis Bailey were his chief stenographers in the organization. Being directed to Ezra Beach ' s sporting goods store, I found Mildred Bastel, his head clerk, and Warren Smith, janitor. A show, card in the window announced a big vaudeville with the following program : George Schau .....Comedian Donald Coash and Mary Louise Kuehl .Lovers Arvella Baker and Leon Jones Dancing Mar j one Jessee A Reading I strolled a few blocks farther, and came to the offices of the Chamber of Commerce. Walking in, I saw Edwin Bosse, leisurely swinging around in a desk chair, dictating to Irene Dodd, who was operating a machine that turned the letters out addressed, stamped, and sealed ready for mailing. I was informed lay Edwin that Perry Sisson was the mayor of the town, and Marquis Murvihill, the chief of police. Nevertheless, the town seem- ed to be orderly and functioning properly. In the next block was a most modern barber shop operated by May- nard Ealing and Robert Pulver. Visiting with them for a short time I noticed what appeared to be a huge television loud speaker sitting on top of the radio. In this I saw Lewis Bentley sawing away on a fiddle. I was told by Robert that Ruth Carlson and Jane Hughart were trained nurses, and George Kjos and Charles Rickard were the chief physicians at the county hospital. I also learned that Dauphine Frame and Mary Arden Ebersold were running a beauty parlor, using the most modern methods for beautifying the outward aspects of young ladies. Harold Johnson and Wayne Maxwell were insurance agents with modern offices in the main part of town, equalled only by the law offices of Virginia Moreland and Tresa Justice. It was not long until I heard there was to be a big ball game, in which Stephen Deckro and John Miller were the opposing first basemen. Riding out to the ball park in a passenger airplane, I met Roy Kittredge, the pilot of the plane, who had made a small fortune from his airplane taxies. There in the corner of the ball park were Leonard Grau and Roy Sawtell, promoters of a big aeronautic plant, placing large stakes on the outcome of the game. Meeting Arthur Raelson, we sat down together to watch the game. He was the editor of the largest newspaper in the city, and seemed to be advancing his circulation to some of the nearby towns. Mary Edna Stoner was his best news reporter, in his opinion, being able to cover the most places in the course of a day. The game being over, I decided to visit the college, which had now attained a most excellent standing, being one of the leading universities in the country. I was immediately introduced to the most dignified presi- dent, Dr. Harold Drevs, who had recently attained great fame for in- venting an electroscope with nondetachable gold leaves. Among those em- ployed at the university were Tom Smith, instructor in athletics; Ralph Page Thirty-two VALMAN Barneko, instructor in civil engineering; Velma Cook, instructor in Eng- lish, and Donna Williams, instructor in music. Having a short conversa- tion with Dr. Drevs, I was informed that Betty Specht and Dorinne St. Clair were leading a movement for uniform marriage laws, and the ban- ishment of companionate marriages. David LaRue was achieving fame as an orator, noted chiefly for his anti-evolution speeches. Lucille Snow and Ruth Gustafson were serving in the State Legislature. I was also told that Clinton Cones was chairman of the Republican National Committee, having Eileen Sheets and Genetha Mead as his chief secretaries. I thought this was very queer, because I remembered how antagonistic he was to- ward the Republican party. Among those women prominent in the United States Senate were Geraldine Johnston and Maxine James, noted chiefly for their valuable service in many important committees. I was rather astonished to hear that Maurine Kinzie and Rosella Von Doehren were our ambassadors to England, because they had been so domestic in their ideas in high school. Deciding to retire for the day, I ordered an airplane taxi, and flew to my old home on Garfield Avenue from the university. After eating I picked up the daily paper to glance over the happenings of the day. The first thing I saw was a pictorial sketch by Walter Skinner, who had be- come quite popular as a cartoonist. Aline Tigar had just published anoth- er book, being the fifth of a series of mystery novels. Reading on a little further, I saw that Edna Struve and Frances Wittenberg were very prom- inent in the Ladies ' Entertainment Society. Anna Mae Steward and Ruth Larson were returning to California where they were making talkies after a short visit to their homes in Valparaiso. Among those persons return- ing from Paris were two familiar names, Setta Miller and Mary Helen Mosier, who were growing popular for their dramatic ability. Glancing at the next page I noticed that Clarence Shinabarger and Herbert Drevs were gammg fame on Wall Street as stock brokers. Irene McAuliffe and Maxine Martin were starting a movement afoot against all expensive jewelry used as ornaments because of its barbaric tendencies. Ruth Sher- wood was denouncing the evil trend of big business. On the society page were the names of Grace Hall and Marjorie Sheley, who had just enter- tained a group of some nationally prominent society women from Chicago and New York. .u . T ing ° n th radi0 ' was astoun ded to hear Vera Sholes singing that old favorite, Show Me the Way to Go Home. Suddenly the radio ceased to operate, and reluctantlv I awoke to the realization that I had been asleep, and that my desire to again meet and know my old friends had been fulfilled. I have never been inclined to give great credence to dreams, but I have earnestly endeavored to ascertain the truth, and find this to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God. Page Thirty-three ,THE ValeM SENIORS Color Maroon and Buff Motto We ' ll n in because n e will to xvin Flower Sweet Pea SPONSORS Mrs. Marian Van Hooser Mr. Ralph E. Schenck Page Thirty-four ■THE VA1MAN Page Thirty- five VA1MAN JUNIOR GIRLS Row 1 Top: Luella Gustafson, Marie Clark, Myrtis Peek, Margaret Trapp, Margaret Stapleton, Isabelle Garrison, Janet Nuppnau, Helen Ferguson, Rose Hetzel, Marie Jacobs, Helen Nickerson. Row 2: Catherine Alyea, Rachel Walsh, Ernestine Butler, Ada Jensen, Elvera Johnson, Louise Hindenburg, Helen Field, Virginia Stuart, Jane Gowland, Naomi Deck, Myra A ' Neals, Enid Firebaugh, Areola Ritter, Ilda Spencer, Helen Mohnsen, Evelyn Hammersley. Row 3: Zelma Jones, Margaret Muster, Dorothy Skinner, Selma Lindall, Areola Beier, Margaret Shedd, Geneva Nowlin, Marion Anderson, Willamae Wasser, Mary Sheppard, Mary Gustafson. CLASS SPONSORS Homer M. Jessee Clare McGillicuddy Page Thirty-six ■THE VA1MAN HH ft ' w J. -• m  J Ml Ir € 1 1 ' J J !— HM « 1 SKfr i jfK ,, i - fc. A. w y p. i | ?TJf 15! 1 JUNIOR BOYS Row 1 Top: Earl Plummer, Clarence Hurley, Karl Tilton, Guy Kitchen, John Steiner, Gerald Smith, Alfred Rader, Rowell Conklin, Raymond Miller, Ralph Kacher, Donald Lytle. Row 2: LeRoy Bowman, Worthington Ely, Ernest Knapp, Leon Dean, John Clifford, Gunnard Nielson, Phillip White, James Hildreth, Thomas Daly, Thomas Flem- ing, Rodney Robinson, Richard Dowdell, Leslie Watt. Row 3: Girdon Schultz, Alexander Ebersold, James Chester, Jesse Keehn, John Horner, Eugene Pauley, Edwin Kuehl, Louis Jacobs, Michael DeGrazia, Harry Weiler. CLASS OFFICERS President Eugene Pauley Vice-President James Hildreth Secretary-Treasurer Mary Frances Powell Page Thirty-seven VALMAN SOPHOMORE GIRLS ' Row 1 Top: Vadna Pomeroy, Margaret White, Jean Fitzgerald, Helen Clover, Marian Kinzie, Helen Cory, Alfreda Putman, Estella Mae Agnew, LuDella Casbon, Alia Mae Breed, Fay McNeeley, Dorothy Richards, Lucille Berrier, Mildred Waldorph, Harriet Struve. Row 2: Dorothy Coyer, Florence Walters, Berniece Wheeler, Mary Miller, Emily Agnew, Wilma Schick, Hazel Peterson, Alma Graves, Jean Higley, Elizabeth Winship, Rosemary Blaese, Dorothy Dean, Genevieve Smith. Row 3: Helen Cobb, Lorraine Bordeau, Mildred Ford, Mary Fehrman, Mabel Barneko, Ruth Schellinger, Mary Ellen LaRue, Dorothy Anderson, Mary Alice Sharp, Maxine Evans, Dorothy Bay, Mary Louise Wilson, Dorothy Bastel. CLASS SPONSORS Onita Thomas Helen Mabel Benney Page Thirty-eight ,THG VaimaN SOPHOMORE BOYS Row 1 Top: Raymond Falls, Raymond Engel, George Miller, James Wharton, Donald Higley, Philip Getzinger, George Wrasse, Vernon Forney, Devon Lemster, Glen Maxwell, Theron Homer, Walter Jones, Kenneth Beier, Howerth Goetz, Ralph Nichols, Harold Sanz, Edward Keene, Edward Miller, Francis Rickman, Joe Urschell, Kenneth Williamson. Row 2: Charles Betz, Robert Humphrey, Charles Ault, Bruce Zimmerman, Haven Deck, William Warner, Jess Wheeler, Frank Bloeman, Robert Johnson, Darwin Whitesell, Robert Beyers, John Farrington, Robert Boling, Glen Coash, Harry Duncan, William Dodd, Gilbert Holt, Kermit Bently, Jack Gibbs, Charles Zulich, Benjamin Schenck, Harold Walsh. Row 3: William Fryar, Raymond Wheeler, Robert Brady, Mott Corcoran, Earl Inman, Donald Kemp, Louis Wood, Howard Kindt, Aaron Brown, Liston Gott, Ora West, Robert Wise, William Chambers, Joe Tofte, Robert Kinne, Chester Fro- berg, Robert Ruge, Gerald Pence, George Baker, Homer Duncan, Fred Wheeler, William Jungjohan. CLASS OFFICERS President Robert Ruge Vice-President Loring Gillespie Secretary-Treasurer Harry Duncan Page Thirty-nine ,TH5 ValM FRESHMAN GIRLS Row 1 Top: Blanche Martinal, Margaret Stafford, Thelma Moore, Henrietta Fisher, Irene Gott, Alice Hyatt, Adelaide Martinal, Hazel Strong, Amanda Doelling, Agnes Jensen, Margaret Jacobs, Hazel Profitt, Evelyn Stupeck, Leona Mae Kirinie, Hannah Mary Horner, Ruth Tucker, Alma Wittenberg, Jean Green, Hazel Dickinson, Leila A ' Neals, Mildred Austin, Rose Meyers. Row 2: Pauline Hildreth, Ruth Dellett, Clara Brown, Jennelle Thatcher, Vivian Bas- singer, Mildred Seymour, Ruth Schenck, Winifred Black, Esther Belaschky, Mary Frances Moreland, Maxine McNeely, Elizabeth Arnold, Helen Ball, Rea Havlick, Gladys Palmer, Mary Gant, Ruth Sanford, Ruth Von Doehren, Gene- vieve Olds, Mary Ella Jones, Alice Birch, Lillian Black. Row 3: Joette Musselman, Eleanor Crisman, Margaret Kjos, Bernice Sheets, Marjorie Clifford, Virginia Hamilton, Lucille Quinn, Virginia Whitehead, Helen Filgiano, Lucille Henry, Mary Evelyn Goddard, Annabelle Hughes, Kathryn Dick, Helen Bradley, Mary Wheeler, Alma Pearl Hershman, Louise Yllenti, Lillian Kinzie, Eleanor Katefte, Thelma Wertman. CLASS SPONSORS Frieda Schenck Lora Weatherwax Page Forty XHE VAlMAN FRESHMAN BOYS Row 1 Top: John Havlick, Charles Ogden, John Moulton, Allwyn Williamson, William Lightcap, Owen Ogden, Randall Spenser, Oscar Proberg, Martin Hanrahan, William Jessen, Raymond Johnson, Abe Linkimer, Earl Tidholm, James Wark, Charles Wilgen, Robert Parker, Herbert Risto, Harold Wojahn, Steven Reibly. Row 2: Byron Blachly, William Lindwall, Gerald Wilgen, Tom Sheffield, Clayton Davidson, Thomas Frame, Sam Linkimer, Keith Brown, Junior Saunders, Allan Snyder, Richard Maudlin, Marvin Cook, Carroll Durand, Bernard Ulsh, Myron St. Clair, Thomas Gannon, Howard Powell, Elmer Proffit. Row 3: Fred Skinner, Harold Keehn, Harry Johnson, Clyde Maxwell, Harold Brown, Gerald Dye, Vincent Gray, Richard Field, John Henry Timm, Adolph Nielson, Tom Jones, Rex Groves, Frank Bowman, John Seymour, .Robert Newsom, Mandell Bryarly, Leo Clifford. Page Forty-one ,THE VA1MAN FRESHMEN 1930 Row 1 Top: Audrey Miller, Dorothy Hagen, Katherine Wright, Frances Rader, Irene Gant, Ruth Wilson, LeVerne Gentz, Mary Schroeder, Edna Goodrich, Alene Dockery, Dolores Eckley. Row 2: Margaret Kindt, Grace Fillwack, Helen Quinn, Evelyn Sokoloff, Sabina Brzus- kiewieg, Ruth Thatcher, Mary Alice Waldorph, Arelen Sines, Rena Thorgen, Muriel Tietz, Anna Wysik. Row 3: DeForest Dye, Foster West, Robert Pierce, Gilbert Butler, John Williams, John H orak, Gordon Colton, David Hallett, Frank Briggs, Glen Hazelton, Ray- mond Jankowski, Lewis Pumroy. CLASS OFFICERS President Harry Johnson Vice-President James Spooner Secretary-Treasurer Helen Filgiano Page Forty-two THE ValM CLASS OFFICERS EUGENE PAULEY Junior President JAMES HILDRETH Junior Vice-President ROBERT RUGE Sophomore President MARY FRANCES POWELL Junior Secretary-Treasurer HARRY DUNCAN Sophomore Secretary-Treasurer LORING GILLESPIE Sophomore Vice-President JAMES SPOONER Freshmen Vice-President HARRY JOHNSON Freshmen President HELEN FILGIANO Freshmen Secretary-Treasurer Page Forty-three ,THE VA1MAN TREE OF KNOWLEDGE On the extreme north and south ends of the Valparaiso High School, facing Campbell Street, are two carved plaques, symbolic of the institution of which they are a part. The disks are bordered with gracefully molded leaves. In the center a tree arises, and fruit laden branches fling out their arms on either side. There is a history branch which divides into twigs of Roman, Greek, and American history along with many others. There is a branch for 1 every kind of learning. Like all trees this one must have leaves or it cannot live. These leaves are the teachers, the historians, the grammarians, the mathematicians, and the rest of the many who write books for us or help us to learn what is in them. This tree, with its var- ious fruits, each suited to some individual ability and aim, symbolizes the tree of knowledge. In a broader sense, it intimates that education, like a tree, if carefully tended, will produce excellent fruits. There is a mild admonition to those who will harken, that it is best to learn all that is possible while opportunity knocks. A good education makes of a person a strong tree with a firm foundation, fully and evenly developed, in all lines. Page Forty-four ACTIVITIES M.Kinzie ROMEO AND JULIET ■THE VA1MAN VALENIA STAFF MAYNARD EALING Editor-in-Chief MARY EDNA STONER Business Manager PHYLLIS BAILEY Literary Editor MAURINE KINZIE Art Editor TOM SMITH Boys ' Athletic Editor DORINNE ST. CLAIR Girls ' Athletic Editor GERALDINE JOHNSTON Assistant Snap-shot Editor BERNICE ATWELL Snap-shot Editor EDWIN BOSSE Activities Editor WARREN ANDERSON Joke Editor Page Forty-five THE VA1MAN GIRL RESERVES Top Row: Lucille Snow, Aline Tigar, Phyllis Bailey, Miss Bisbee, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Van Hooser, Marjorie Jessee, Mildred Bastel, Setta Miller, Mary Murphy. Bottom Row: Velma Cook, Dorinne St. Clair, Mary Louise Kuehl, Eileen Sheets, Vera Sholes, Mary Edna Stoner, Ruth Carlson, Bernice Atwell. Not Pictured: Jane Hughart. The Elizabeth Boucher chapter of the Girl Reserves is a part of a nation-wide movement to create high standards of Christian character in general among girls of high school age. Upon suggestions of several girls, the local chapter was organized in December and was named after Mrs. Elizabeth Boucher. Miss Bisbee was the leader, assisted by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Van Hooser. Officers were as follows : Eileen Sheets, President ; Mary Murphy, Vice-President; Bernice Atwell, Secretary-Treasurer. At the beginning it had a charter membership of sixteen, and by May its membership had grown to thirty-five. Its initiations are formal, and its business meetings are held every Monday. It has at least one social meeting a month. During its first year its chief accomplishment was its contributions to several charitable purposes. Page Forty-six THE VALMAN HI-Y Row 1 Top: Charles Rickard, Wayne Maxwell, Robert Pulver, Loring Gillespie, Liston Gott, James Chester, Ralph Barneko, Rowell Conklin, Leonard Lindholm, Ray- mond Sawtell. Row 2: Arthur Raelson, Gene Pauley, John Miller, Robert Moltz, Leonard Grau, Le- Roy Bowman, Girdon Schultz, Roy Kittredge, Ernest Knapp. Row 3: Victor Johnson, Maynard Ealing, James Hildreth, Thomas Smith, Donald Coash, Homer Jessee (sponsor), Robert Thurman, Leslie Watt. The Valparaiso Hi-Y is an organization to create clean spsech, clean habits, and clean character among sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Mr. Jessee was the leader for the past year with the following officers : Arthur Raelson, President; Perry Sisson, Vice-President; Raymond Sawtell, Sec- retary ; Maynard Ealing, Treasurer ; and Robert Pulver, Seargent-at- arms. In keeping with the Christian spirit of the organization, it contribut- ed to the poor at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and entered the Bible Contest. It is composed of thirty-three members, mostly juniors and seniors. Other activities in which it engaged were, running the Hi-Y check-room at basketball games, attending the conference at Elkhart, and sponsoring a joint mass meeting and banquet for all boys of Porter County Schools on April 3. Page Forty-seven THE VA1MAN DRAMATICS CLUB Row 1 Top: Warren Anderson, Perry Sisson, Marjorie Jessee, Eileen Sheets, Anna Mae Steward, David LaRue, Edwin Bosse, Roman Jarvis. Row 2: Harold Drevs, Stephen Deckro, Victor Tilton, Donald Coash, Victor Johnson, Charles Rickard. Row 3: Maynard Ealing, Franklin Mead, Maryarden Ebersold, Ruth Sherwood, Genetha Mead, Ethel Wark, Donna Williams, Mrs. Van Hooser, Robert Pulver. The Dramatics Club was organized in January by members of the regular dramatics class, with Mrs. Van Hooser as leader. The aim of the club is to promote an interest in all phases of public speaking. By means of a roster, it hopes to keep a record of the graduating members who con- tinue in dramatical work after leaving high school. The officers of the club as elected by the members, are: George Christy, President; Ethel Wark, Vice-President; Vera Sholes, Secretary; and Perry Sisson, Treasurer. The club has a membership of twenty-one. Page Forty-eight ,THE VAIMAN THE LATIN CLUB Row 1 Top: Rosemary Blaese, Mrs. Thomas (Sponsor), Mildred Seymour, Miss Welty (Sponsor), Virginia Moreland. Row 2: Thelma Wertman, Helen Cory, Mary Gant, Ruth Sanford, Mary Edna Stoner. The Latin Club is one of the latest innovations into the school life of Valparaiso High School. It was organized on February 26, 1930 with a charter membership of forty-four under the instruction of the supervisors, Miss Welty and Mrs. Thomas. All who are taking Latin or have taken it are eligible. Its purposes are twofold, it being organized primarily for the acquisition of additional knowledge outside the classroom and secondarily, for the enjoyment that can be derived. Thus, it is hoped to stimulate the interest in Latin among the student body. The motto adopted by the mem- bers — who, incidentally have their Latin names — is Ascende etsi via sit aspera, Ascend though the way be rough. The officers are as fol- lows: Imperator (President), Mary Edna Stoner Scriba (Secretary), Jack Gibbs Praetor (Treasurer), Velma Cook Page Forty-nine ,THE VALERIAN SENIOR PLAY CAST Mrs. Winslow, the mother of the family Marjorie Jessee Oliver Winslow, the administrator of the family estate Maynard Ealing Mark Winslow, next to Oliver in authority in family affairs Edwin Bosse Richard Winslow, the youngest and most imposed-on member of the family Perry Sisson Nancy Blake, the visitor in the Winslow household Anna Mae Steward Muff Winslow, a sympathizer of Richard ' s Genetha Mead Augusta Martin, manied but sponging on the family luxuries Ethel Wark Alan Martin, a rising lawyer, who helps Richard come into his own Robert Pulver Katie, the family maid Eileen Sheets The Senior Play, The Youngest, was given under the direction of Mrs. Marian Van Hooser, on April 11, at the Memorial Opera House. The character parts were very well portrayed, and the acting was pronounced as very commendable by the critics. The financial profits went toward publishing the annual. Page Fifty ,THG VAIMAN CARNIVAL Row 1 Top: Mary Edna Stoner, Ruth Larson, Maryarden Ebersold, Eileen Sievers, Marjorie Jessee, Anna Mae Steward, Ethel Wark. Row 2: Tresa Justice, Velma Cook, Ruth Carlson, Virginia Moreland, Donna Williams, Mary Louise Kuehl, Bernice Atwell, Marjorie Sheley. Row 3: Geraldine Johnston, Aline Tigar, Setta Miller, Vera Sholes, Jane Hughart, Maxine Martin. The Senior Vaudeville given on November 29, 1929, was directed most capably by Mrs. Marian Van Hooser. It included several plays, as The Black Vamp, Don ' t Believe Everything You Hear, Good Night, Daily Dozen, and the main one, The Ghost Story, a short one act play, dealing with the departure of George for college. Also a very interesting spectacle was staged, called Petticoat Lane. It consisted of a review of the varied dress of recent history, as well as of modern characters. Other musical selections were : a duet Just Let LTs Alone, and a solo My Arrow Collar Man. Refreshments were sold on the main floor, and dancing was permitted after the program. The money received on this and other similar Senior entertainments went toward financing the publication of the year-book. Page Fifty-one ,XHE VA1MAN GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Row 1 Top: Donna Williams, Charlotte Glover, Ruth Larson, Maryarden Ebersold, Estella Mae Agnew, Joette Musselman, Mary Gant, Gladys Palmer, Maxine McNeeley, Ruth Claussen, Ruth Sanford. Row 2: Velma Cook, Wilma Beach, Genetha Mead, Mildred Waldorph, Harriet Struve, Marjorie Jessee, Mary Louise Kuehl, Ruth Sherwood, Zelma Jones, Margaret Muster, Helen Ferguson, Ruth Dellett. Row 3: Mary Frances Moreland, Jean Higley, Dorothy Anderson, Pauline Hildreth, Rosemary Blaese, Dorothy Bay, Marjorie Sheley, Mary Alice Sharp, Helen Clover, Mary Ellen LaRue, Emily Agnew, Anna Mae Steward. In September, 1929, many girls took advantage of the opportunities offered by the class directed by Mrs. Mary Stevens Myers. There were about forty in the group which met at 7:45 on Wednesday and Friday mornings. The most important event of the year was the giving of the operetta, The Lucky Jade , a modern musical play written especially for high schools. They also sang before the student body at Thanksgiving and Christmas, on County Talent Day, and at the Commencement exercises. Marjorie Sheley, President Selma Lindall, Vice-President Rosemary Blaese, Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Anderson, Pianist Page Fifty-two ,THE VALMAN BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Row 1 Top: Edwin Bosse, Vernon Forney, Robert Wise, Warren Smith, David LaRue, James Wharton, Robert Johnson, Gerald Smith, Donald Higley. Row 2: Charles Zulich, Victor Johnson, Robert Kinn e, Howerth Goetz, Gerald Pence, Harold Drevs, Ralph Nichols, Charles Coburn, William Chambers. During the school year which ended in May, 1930, the Glee clubs un- der the able direction of Mrs. Mary Stevens Myers have performed admir- ably. The boys met on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school. The successful performances of the year included singing in the Ath- letic Benefit Vaudeville at the Premier Theater, singing with the girls be- fore the student body at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and filling impor- tant roles in the operetta, The Lucky Jade. The main social event of the year was a joint Christmas Party with the girls ' club in the school library, just before the holidays. Edwin Bosse, President Robert Kinne, Vice-President Stephen Deckro, Secretary-Treasurer Mary Murphy, Pianist Page Fifty-three THE VA1MAN ORCHESTRA Front Row (left): Robert Kinne, Jack Gibbs, Helen Cory, Allen Snyder, Leo Clifford, Elizabeth Winship, Dorothy Anderson. Second Row (left): Mary Alice Learning, Fred Skinner, Leon Jones. Third Row (left): Rolland Burkhart, Gerald Urshel, Helen Ferguson. Front Row (right): Michael DeGrazia, Clarence Hurley, Clayton Davidson, Adolph Nielson. Second Row (right): Darwin Whitesell, Lewis Bentley, Edward Keene, Frank Briggs. Third Row (right): Keith Brown, Gunnard Neilson, Lillian Black, William Chambers. The orchestra during its frequent appearances showed that it is get- ting to be more and more of a useful, as well as an educational organiza- tion. It is composed of twenty-eight members, most of whom are high school students. Much credit is due to Mrs. Mary Stevens Myers for the delightful performances that it has given. The orchestra played in the Athletic Benefit Vaudeville, furnished the music for the operetta, The Lucky Jade, played on County Talent Day, at the Senior Play, and gave a concert at the Junior High School before Thanksgiving. Page Fifty-four ,THE VAlMAN BAND Left to right: Frank Briggs, Edward Keene, Leo Clifford, Clayton Davidson, William Chambers, Keith Brown, Mrs. Myers, Vernon Forney, Leon Jones, Mary Alice Learning, Robert Kinne, Jack Gibbs, Rolland Burkhart, Fred Skinner, Clarence Hurley. There was practically a complete re-organization of the Valparaiso High School Band at the opening of the term in September, 1929. Prior to that time little recognition had been given the band because of its seem- ing unimportance. But it soon proved the opposite when it played at the basketball games. This practice adds much more spirit to the players as well as giving the loyal rooters added enthusiasm. It is an organization of twenty members, with an aim to further the love of band music among the students. It has succeeded very well in its purpose, for in the person of Mrs. Mary Stevens Myers, it has a very capa- ble leader. Efforts have been made toward purchasing uniforms and new instruments. Page Fifty-five THE ValM CAST Mrs. Courtney, a careful wife Hazel Bright Liza, Mary Ann ' s colored maid Selma Lindall Nancv Marjorie Sheley Jeanne frlends of Mar y Ann - ] Wilma Beach Col. Waverly, uncle and guardian of John David LaRue Herb Jack Ted Bill Clarence Hurley Vernon Forney -home from college ' „ ,, TT . . b Donald Higley I William Chambers John, a bashful aviator James Wharton Mary Ann Courtney, daughter of Sunny South Velma Cook Fanchon, her French maid Virginia Whitehead Mr. Courtney, a sheltered husband Warren Smith Horace Ferguson — He never misses Stanley Alms Sheriff, known by his wife Bob Kinne Downs, a pensioner on the Courtney estate Edwin Bosse Boys ' and Girls ' Choruses The operetta The Lucky Jade is a modern musical play written es- pecially for high schools. It was given by the Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Clubs on April 24 and 25, and was a great success financially as well as from the viewpoint of performance. Page Fifty-six ATHLETIC5 M.Kinzie 1VANHQE THE VA1MAN FOOTBALL Row 1 Top: John Miller, Harold Keehn, Thomas Smith, Robert Pulver, Carl Nichols, Walter Skinner, Philip White, Robert Thurman. Row 2: Coach Powell, Robert Ruge, James Spooner, James Wharton, Devon Lemster, James Hildreth, Loring Gillespie, Alexander Ebersold, Jack McNay, Homer Duncan (Manager). Row 3: Frederick Wheeler, Liston Gott, George Schau, Robert Johnson, Frank Bowman, Harry Duncan, James Chester, Benjamin Schenck. FOOTBALL SCORES Team V. H. S. Opp. Place Hobart 6 36 There Emerson 6 7 Here Rochester 13 7 Here LaPorte 38 There After four years of inactivity, football again entered the athletic program of V. H. S. Under the direction of our new coach, Ralph Powell, a call came for recruits, and two weeks before the fall term opened, about thirty loyal sons went out to train for battle. Spirit ran high and in spite of three defeats against one victory, we feel we had a successful season. There were not many games played be- cause the schedule had to be made out after school opened. With the progress that was made this year, we feel that next season, with a major- ity of the same players in training, football will become one of the major athletics of V. H. S. Page Fifty-seven ,THE VaiMaN THOMAS SMITH Center Senior JAMES HILDRETH Guard Junior JOHN MILLER Center and Guard Senior EUGENE PAULEY Guard Junior ROBERT PULVER Guard Senior LORING GILLESPIE Forward Sophomore Page Fifty-eight ,THG VALMAN ROBERT RUGE Forward Sophomore GILBERT HOLT Forward Sophomore HARRY DUNCAN Forward Sophomore HAROLD KEEHN Center Freshman FRANK BOWMAN Forward Freshman JAMES HETZEL Guard Freshman Page Fifty-nine ,THG VA1MAN BOYS RESERVE B. B. Row 1 Top: Ralph Powell (Coach), Robert Johnson, Junior Saunders, George Baker, William Fryar, Vincent Gray, Gilbert Holt, Thomas Sheffield. Row 2: James Hetzel, Robert Humphrey, Gerald Pence, Devon Lemster, Fred Wheeler, William Lightcap, James Spooner. The Reserve squad, composed almost entirely of freshmen and sopho- mores, can probably claim the second team title for northern Indiana, having defeated all conference second teams at least once during the sea- son. Although they got off with a poor start, they made a fine finish, winning seven out of fourteen games. Most of these players will probably be candidates for first string material next year. The outstanding game of the season was with Roosevelt, who had won ten straight and dropped the eleventh to the Valpo Reserves. Page Sixty .THE VA1MAN TRACK Row 1 Top: Coach Powell, William Fryar, Ray Jankowski, Alexander Ebersold, Girdon Schultz, John Havlick, Gerald Pence, Thomas Smith, Marquis Murvi- hill, Lewis Pumroy, Harold Keehn, Assistant Coach Barr. Row 2: Hugh Smith, Thomas Farrington, Jack Bennett, Harold Johnson, James Spoon- er, Haven Deck, James Chester, James Hetzel, Aaron Brown. Row 3: John Seymour, James Wharton, Henry Sauter, William Chambers, Loring Gillespie, Kenneth Sauter, Gilbert Holt. 1 I BASEBALL Row 1 Top: Coach Powell, Robert Ruge, Rowell Conklin, Walter Skinner, Donald Lytle, Roy Kittredge, Robert Humphrey, Engene Pauley, Assistant Coach Barr. Row 2: John Miller, Ernest Knapp, Leonard Lindholm, Raymond Engle, Devon Lem- ster, Victor Tilton. Row 3: Victor Johnson, George Schau, James Hildreth, Harry Duncan, Loring Gillespie, Harry Johnson. Page Sixty-one THE VA1MAN TUMBLING TEAM Row 1 Top: Danny Patrelias, John Steiner, Frank Bowman, Aaron Brown, Oscar Froburg, William Jessen. Row 2: Joe Tofte, Vernon Forney, Billy Chambers, Earl Plummer, Karl Tilton. Tumbling, a new sport in the athletic curriculum of the Valparaiso High School, was made possible this year by the new gymnasium equip- ment. When tumbling was first started, only the gymnasium classes were given the privilege of participating, but through the efforts of a few of the boys and Mr. Brown, a tumbling squad was organized. For many weeks the team practiced conscientiously, preparing for their first per- formance, at the Senior Carnival in ' 29. Later in the year the group gave benefit performances for the Athletic Association at the Premier Theater and also exhibited their skill at several basketball games. Page Sixty-two ,THE VAIMAN BOYS ' SCORES— FIRST TEAM Ofponent Score Valpo Place Peru -- 35 __ 33 There East Chicago 35 __ 12 There Rochester 18 24 There Whiting _ 20 _ .. 13 Here Roosevelt 25 30 There Hobart 23 29 There Emerson 25 24 There Horace Mann 21 14 Here Hammond 26 _. 31 There Elkart _. 8 28 Here Froebel 21 23 Here East Chicago 25 17 Here Whiting 31 33 There Roosevelt 38 42 Here Ft. Wayne 21 34 Here Emerson 14 24 Here Horace Mann 38 23 There Hammond 29 21 Here Froebel 29 37 _. Here Benton Harbor 19 38 Here RESERVE SCORE Opponent Score Valpo Place East Chicago 20 19 There Whiting 24 15 .. Here Roosevelt 23 14 There Hobart 21 10 There Emerson 16 15 There Horace Mann 8 29 Here Junior High 7 32 Here Froebel 9 23 Here East Chicago 13 18 Here Whiting 14 24 There Roosevelt 10 16 Here Wanatah 25 22 Here Emerson 13 15 Here Horace Mann 24 ._ 16 There Wanatah 27 22 Here Froebel 15 16 There Chesterton 17 23 Here SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Washington 15, Valpo 57 — Wheeler 14, Valpo 42 — Chesterton 9, Valpo 12 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT East Chicago (Washington) 22, Valpo 25 — LaPorte 39, Valpo 20 Total points for the season, Valparaiso 686; opponents 599. Page Sixty-three ,THE VALMAN THE SEASON | HE season for Valparaiso High School basketball opened earl- ier than usual last fall. Coach Powell issued a- call for re- cruits the third week in October. Since the first game was only three weeks off the cut of the squad was made early. Every member was training hard for the first game. The Vikings lost their initial fight to Peru by only two points. This was con- sidered an unusually good showing for the boys were playing a different type of basketball than they had played the previous season. Too, most of the squad were new and lacked experience. From this game on the team showed more fight than any other Valparaiso team had heretofore displayed. The victory over Rochester, the third game played, was an achievement much desired. The height of the season was reached when Froebel was beaten twice, first on our floor with a score of 23 to 21, a margin of but two points, and again on their own floor with a score of 37 to 29. The season ended with Valparaiso tying in the western division for third place with Hammond. This was considered one of the most suc- cessful seasons that the Valparaiso basketball team has experienced for several years. SECTIONAL On March the first, the sectional basketball tournament was played in the Boucher Gymnasium. The first two games, one with Washington Township and the other with Wheeler, were won by the home team by a big score. The third, however, with Chesterton closed with a 9-12 score. REGIONAL Valparaiso entered the Regional with a determination to win. Back of the team and coach Powell were the student body and the citizens of Valparaiso. So earnest and sincere were all, that the games were enter- ed into in almost a prayerful attitude instead of the usual pep meetings. The Vikings displayed at Gary, on Saturday afternoon, a brand of basket- ball that astonished all the spectators. They had in Washington of East Chicago a worthy opponent and one hard to defeat. Washington having twice defeated Valparaiso during the season made their reverse seem as a crowning victory for Valpo. Each team spent its entire strength in the game, and the score was tied several times, but finally ended with a, score of 25-22. This was probably one of the hardest fought games in the state. The final game was won on Saturday night by LaPorte. The home team, tired by their brilliant victory of the afternoon, was no match for the Maple City lads, who played one of their finest games of the year. In spite of the defeat we feel the boys did almost more than could be hoped for, and we are back of our team and back of our coach for a suc- cessful 1931 season. Page Sixty-four rTHG VALMAN 1929-30 SEASON The season of girls ' basketball during 1929-30 was filled with more enthusiasm than any previous season. At the first of the season there were about fifty girls out for the vars- ity team. After the first team was picked, Geneva Nowlin, and Genevieve Smith were playing forwards; Mary Frances Powell, Helen Cobb, Mary Louise Wilson, and Ethel Babcock, centers ; Lucille Snow, Dorothy Dean, and Ada Jensen, guards. As you may see by the scores below, the girls representing V. H. S. in basketball won four out of seven games. Considering the fact that this year was the first for many of these players we think that the girls ' basketball team next year will win a great- er percentage of their games. COUNTY TOURNAMENT The Valparaiso girls were again unable to win the final game in the county tournament. Their first game which was with Morgan presented no real difficulty, the final score being 14-6. In their second game they were able to defeat Hebron with ease. The outcome was 15-10. The game with Crisman proved to be the Waterloo. The home team was defeated by 12 points, the final score being 19-7. In spite of defeat the team should be proud of its attainments. Gene- vieve Smith was awarded the ribbon for showing the best mental attitude on our team during the whole session of the Tournament. 1929-30 SCORES Opponents Scores Valparaiso Place Plymouth 32 14 .There Hebron 14 19 Here Knox 16 26 Here Crown Point 33 12 There Chesterton 18 19 There Plymouth 15 10 Here Chesterton 10 23 Here Page Sixty- five ,THG ValmaN MARY FRANCES POWELL Jumping Center Junior MARY LOUISE WILSON Running Center Sophomore GENEVIEVE SMITH Forward Sophomore GENEVA NOWLIN Forward Sophomore LUCILLE SNOW Guard Senior DOROTHY DEAN Guard Sophomore Page Sixty-six .THE VA1MAN ETHEL BABCOCK Running ' Center Senior HELEN COBB Jumping Center Sophomore ADA JENSEN Guard Junior GERALDINE JOHNSTON Guard Senior ZELMA JONES Forward Junior EILEEN SHEETS Forward Senior Page Sixty-seven ,THE ValM OBB GIRLS RESERVE B. B. Row 1 Top: Helen Schudel, Rosemary Blaese, Mildred Seymour, Enid Firebaugh, Dorothy Richards. Row 2: Leila A ' Neal, Maxine McNeeley, Mary Miller, Fay McNeeley, Elizabeth Arnold. The girls of the reserve basketball team should be complimented very highly on the interest which they put forth this season. Although many of them knew they had no prospect of playing in any game, they gave their most loyal support to the varsity team. INTRAMURAL TOURNAMENT All the girls out for basketball entered into an intramural tourna- ment. They were well organized into four teams, the A and B Blues, the A and B Whites, the A and B Yellows, and the A and B Greens. Their cap- tains were Genevieve Smith, Geneva Nowlin, Mary Frances Powell, and Geraldine Johnston, respectively. The final games of the A teams were played by the Greens and the Blues, the former winning by a score of 12-10. The final games of the B teams were also played by the Greens and the Blues, the latter winning by a score of 22 to 14. Those playing on the winning Green team were Eileen Sheets and Margaret White, forwards ; Mary Frances Powell, Helen Cobb and Maxine McNeeley, centers; Mary Louise Wilson, Zelma Jones and Claire Brown, guards. Those playing on the winning Blue team were Elizabeth Arnold and Edna Struve, forwards ; Alma Graves, Virginia Moreland and Mildred Waldorf, centers; Rosemary Blaese, Ruth Sanford an d Henrietta Fisher, guards. Page Sixty-eight ,THE VA1MAN BASEBALL Row 1 Top: Hazel Peterson, Alma Graves, Mary Frances Powell. Row 2: Lucille Berrier, Lucille Snow, Myitis Peek. Row 3: Eileen Sheets, Geneva Nowlin, Margaret Trapp. TRACK Row 1 Top: Myitis Peek, Alma Graves, Lucille Snow. Row 2: Geneva Nowlin, Fay McNeeley, Jean Higley. Row 3: Eileen Sheets, Mary Frances Powell, Lucille Berrier, Marga- ret Trapp. 1929 BASEBALL The team had but two games both of which were played with Cris- man. The first game on April 24 at Valparaiso was lost by a score of 15-5. The second, however, which was played at Crisman was won by a score of 14-8. The positions played were: Eileen Sheets, catcher; Geneva Nowlin, right short stop; Dorinne St. Clair, first base; Margaret Trapp, right field; Mary Frances Powell, left short stop; Myrtis Peek, left field; Alma Graves, center field; Hazel Peterson, third base; Lucille Berrier, second base; Lillian Black, Pitcher. 1929 TRACK The Valpo Girls ' Track Team entered an invitational track meet held at Plymouth. Other contestants were from Plymouth, Argos, and LaPaz. At the end Plymouth had 28 points ; Valparaiso, 25 ; Argos, 13 ; and La- Paz, 5. The home team took first in the 200 yard dash, the high jump, and broad jump; second place, 50 yard dash, baseball throw, and tied with Plymouth for 200 yard dash and broad jump ; third place, basketball throw and shot put. Page Sixty-nine THE VALHMJ V ■;■;: ' ;■ ' : -;- vLIfy--:-:;: .:■ RALPH POWELL Ralph Powell came to Valparaiso in September 1929 from Rochester, where he had been athletic director for the last few years. Although this was his first year at V. H. S. Mr. Powell very ably filled the position as coach, besides directing several phys- ical education classes. Everyone greatly appre- ciates what Mr. Powell has done and is looking for- ward to as successful a season, if not more so, next year. HELEN SCHUDEL Miss Schudel came to Valparaiso after four years of service in Plymouth. During this first year with V. H. S. Miss Schudel has spared neither time nor effort to make a successful year for girls ' ath- letics. As director of physical education, she has charge of all classes in this line of work in addition to her duties as coach. CLAUDE O. PAULEY It is known of Mr. Pauley that he makes a suc- cess of everything that he undertakes. This year the responsibility of the manager of athletics was given him. With the help of Mr. Powell he arrang- ed the schedules and managed the finances and busi- ness of the athletic affairs. Mr. Pauley handled such matters very creditably, and the season proved a great success. Page Seventy FEATURES V ' is ,.. «£« -• ; RIPVAN WINKLE v ,THK VA1MAN ' :-•%■ ■ ■-:. . v .- ' ;.:-- ' Geo- ' !■: s JC £yVC£ ■jCoiYuie.RCJfit- Page Seventy-one VALBttAN IN CHEMIST iY IN . PH YS CS Xawen of f 5_y f TOM ' HCMAHO RAH I RAH! RAM RAH! RAH! Page Seventy-two ,THG VAlMAN HELCW 00 ? WVf WV FDft ' l EBsSSS S a -i— sart! OUE.S PLEASE CALLOW CAL.OAIB CcuNrtm COLLESIATE BRICKS P U {■SUIT CONSTANCY PEflPLEXtTy PERSUAS10A Page Seventy-three .THE VA1MAN CALENDAR September 3 — School started off with the same old routine, Tom Daly was late. 4 — Leonard Grau hasn ' t changed a bit and neither has his school hack, but this year he is a little more particu- lar because he will not let Ray Saw- tell ride with him. 5 — George Christy has come back to school, we wonder if some one hasn ' t told him about a certain new teacher that is here this year. 6 — The football players are beginning to show some effect of practice. Bennie Schenck can hardly walk. He must have been playing opposite Jim Chester. 9 — Oh! Oh! Harry Duncan is some shiek. He is sporting a ' 29 Stude- baker — 29 years old. 10 — Something was burning in cooking class today. That is one time the blame will not fall upon a boy. 11 — Steve Deckro can be good if he wants to be. He is already in good with the janitors. 12 — Bud Lemster has one sleeve rolled much higher than the other but if you look closely you can see a scratch. Yes, Bud, we know you are a football player. 13 — We were told by the principal that school was going better than ever before, but why shouldn ' t it. Look at the good freshmen that are tak- ing the place of the ' 29 seniors. 16 — It looks bad for Edwin Bosse and we hope, he hasn ' t had any trouble with his girl, but he came to school with a bad looking eye. 17— Ida A., Isabell G., and Ethel W. have bleached their hair. They must have seen the show Blondes Pre- ferred. 18 — George Miller got sore at John Mil- ler today and it almost ended in a fight. It ' s a good thing for John that Mr. Jessee came along. 19 — The coach must have given some workout last night. The coming stars are sleeping too much in the study halls. 20 — Joe Urshel asked to have his name put in the calendar. Glad to do you a favor Joe. JOE URSHEL. 23 — Say fellows, hold on to your girls. Did you notice Abe Black had his hair combed? 24 — Although the glee clubs meet in the basement you are able to hear Dave LaRue any place in the building. 25 — If Mr. Schenck wants a question answered in bookkeeping, he will say Margaret and neither Margaret Stapleton nor Margaret Shedd an- swers. 26 — Since football has started, Tom Smith has been losing out in his school work. It takes him about five minutes every period to get com- fortably seated. 27— Tresa Justice felt bad today. She went way down in a test, getting 96. 30 — George Christy came to typing class on time. He must have been kicked out of gym class. October 1 — Jim Hildreth has tried all the seats in the library and is convinced that Miss Benney knows where the best seats are. 2 — Wayne Maxwell likes to wear dark shirts to school because he can wear them three or four daysr 3 — A new tackleing dummy was added to the football equipment and the boys are hitting it easy at first to find out what it is made of. 7 — Lost our first football game. The cause was that W. Anderson held the bench down. 8 — Virginia Moreland walked to school this morning with John Steiner. Some girls get all the breaks. 9 — Joe Kimmerer is a dark horse track man for next spring to everybody but Tom Sheffield because Tom was chased all the way home by Joe. 14 — Leon Dean was going to take gym but he found out he couldn ' t drive his Ford around the gym. 15 — German class is exciting to Charles R. He won 8c today. 16 — Dauphine Frame stayed up till 2 o ' clock last night — writing a history theme. Page Seventy-four VALMAN 17 — Class pleas have started. Pay up your dues. 21 — Jim H ' s. car is like women. It wouldn ' t go right until he stopped at the store and gave it something. 22 — Senior arguments have started. Meeting in 102 for jackets — it looks like a good battle this year, more girls than boys. 23 — The first snow was seen today along with more trouble. English tests for all the classes. 24 — Bill Lightcap sat through a library period without a bawling out. 28 — Meg. Goddard will probably get the third degree this time. She was caught writing notes to John Stein- er. 29 — For the first time since he ' s been here Joe K. has not shined his shoes. 31 — George Baker entertained the whole school by laughing in one class. November 1 — Contrary to expectations the school got along fine without Mary Louise Wilson. 4 — George Christy and Charles R. have the queerest caps — they call them Scotchman ' s caps. They only cost a quarter. 5 — Steve Deckro rushed in home room 123 all mussed up from playing basketball at noon. 6 — Dort Dean and Gen Smith got a calling down today; who ' d a thunk it. 7 — Earl Inman and Gene Pauley sat down in a tack nest made by Ken- ney Stanton. Kenney said it hurt him more than it did them. 11 — Armistice celebration in gym. 12 — Tom Sheffield has a hair cut; he doesn ' t look like the same kid. 13 — Rev. Wharton gave a speech on Father and Son at the Hi-Y meet- ing this morning. 14 — Anna Mae S. came to school with a collie pup. 15 — E. Beach is convinced that V. H. S. plays basketball on Friday night instead of Saturday. 18 — Physics class must have been hav- ing some fun. Mr. Pauley said this is a study period not a 4th of July celebration. 19 — Genetha Mead carved her name on the cactus plant in Biology room and the penalty is 100 words per letter in theme form. She was caught before finishing her job and she only wrote a 600 word theme. 21 — Frank Mead is convinced Mrs. Van Hooser means business as he passed out of the room to Mr. Jessee ' s office. 22 — At times it pays to be late. Six boys were sent into office and found out that it cost $32.50 to install a new bell in gym. 25 — Collection was taken today for some needy family. 26 — Roy K ' s. excuse for a long beard is that he isn ' t going to shave till Valpo wins a basketball game. 27 — High School was entertained by Glee Clubs and Orchestra in gym after which the rest got a chance to yell at the pep meeting. December 2 — Jim H. has a different car. He got sensible and bought a Ford. 3 — Joe Kimmerer planned on going sliding but it didn ' t snow. 4 — V. Johnson was saved by the bell and didn ' t have to go to the office. 5 — It was reported through the rooms that three families were taken care of by H. S. at Thanksgiving. 6 — Several girls are sporting Hi-Y jackets. They really look better on them than on the boys. 9 — Girl Reserves meeting looks like competition for Hi-Y club. 10 — Meg Goddard and John S. have broken up. 11 — Bill Lightcap is too good for the library. He was moved to a sepa- rate room by Miss Benney. 12 — Two girls from Michigan City visit- ed school and gave Lewis Wood the privilege of taking them home. 13 — Eileen Sievers says ponies are no good for Latin. They should have been horses. 16— Editor takes a day off. Too hard work. 17 — Tom Gannon is looking for friends. He couldn ' t borrow a pen in room 102. Page Seventy-five ,THE VA1MAN 18 — Frank Bloeman and Frank Mead were kicking each other in the library and Frank Bloeman got moved so there is plenty of room for Mead ' s feet now. 10 — Roy Kittredge walked to school. Later it was found that Leonard Grau was sick. 20 — Parties in all the rooms, after a big rush on the dime store. January 6 — Any of us can play basketball if we play like Miller. For six minutes he stood with the ball without be- ing bothered. 7 — We won two basketball games in a row. Wonder how it is to play in the gym at Indianapolis. 8 — The best parade in years was stag- ed in the halls by the seniors. Oh! Those jackets! — Mary Edna Stoner convinced phy- sics class that the intake valve on a motor is the spark plug. 10 — Notice on boards. Get blue books. Wonder what ' s going to happen ? 13 — Exams all day. Maynard Ealing looks happy. He must have had some easy ones. 14 — More exams, but it ' s almost over. The big question is: Will we or won ' t we. 15 — Tresa Justice was not satisfied with a 98 on a final. If they make wom- en Presidents, she could at least be Senator. 16 — The Big Parade went to the gym to listen to a speech by Rev. Smail. 17 — Physics class went on a field trip. They went way over to the heating plant. 20 — The first day of the term and new resolutions are beginning to be broken. 21 — Freshies Quinn and Miller were seen in the halls, loafing. Mr. Jessee pepped them up. 22 — This year is the first time they have mixed boys and girls in cooking class. Maybe they are teaching family quarrels early in life. 23 — Sliding chairs in the library are be- ginning to get musical. 27 — Again to gym. Mr. Jessee informs us of the great things for us in the future. 28— Hi-Y uses fifth period for Bible Study though they don ' t need it. 29 — The school will have to be made larger because if you are absent, you lose your seat. 30 — Frank Bowman was bowling with an ink bottle in 102 and made a strike against the front seat. 31 — Two big games this week end with Roosevelt and Ft. Wayne. Look for a dark blue overcoat and light hat. February 3 — Ezra Beach is sensitive to pin point, says Leon Dean. You have to stick him five times before he jumps. 4 — Kenny Stanton took a pass at John Clifford and nearly knocked Jane Gowland down. 6 — Sounds like a family of cats in 202. Maybe they are trying to attract some dog ' s attention. 7 — Out to gym again, but this time with different motives. If yells count anything, we have already beat Emerson. 10 — After several students told Mr. Schenck they didn ' t take the class average because they didn ' t know about it, Harold Johnson said his pen was dry. I 1 — Everything goes slowly to Mr. Pau- ley but time. 12 — Mrs. Van Hooser gave a reading in gym on Lincoln. This was her first public appearance in high school. 13 — Fifth period gives the Latin Club members more sleep. They don ' t have ; morning meetings. 1 4 — Valentines day, and parties in home rooms. 17 — Harry Johnson knocked a high fly in gym at noon only to be caught by a fielder. 18 — Anna Mae is going to stay single. 19 — Charles Rickard reminds us of Stan Laurel, the way he sticks his chin out and hits trees. 20 — A holiday. The editor decides he won ' t write anything on this date thus saving time and also making it less monotonous for the readers o f the Valenian. Page Seventy-six .THE VALMAN 24 — Lucille Quinn knows how it feels to receive an F. 25 — Tom Lytle, in a great hurry to get home for dinner, went through a stop sign and was nailed by a good old cop. Laws first, meals afterwards. 26 — Jack McNay tried to convince the teachers he was left handed when his arm was broken. 27 — Ray Wheeler will have to practice his track outside of school because he was told not to leave his seat by two different teachers. March 3 — Don Coash wishes this was a boy ' s school because he sure hates women. 4 — Clarence Shinabarger is sure of going to Bookkeeping Contest. He has reservations already made. 6 — T. Sheffield ' s favorite sport is chas- ing kids in the hall, but he al ways gets hit last. 7 — Pres. Powell of Nutcrackers ' Club held a meeting. The club is grow- ing fast. 10 — A big crowd was gathered around some ones locker and causing quite a disturbance. Wonder if L. Grau knows anything about it. 12 — A two character play in gym given by Anna Mae Steward and Marjorie Jessee. 13 — Part of faculty enjoyed a trip to Kentland with the senior cast to see the play given by that H. S. 14 — Some more teachers went to Indian- apolis to see the State Tourney. 17 — The team that won the tourney was smaller than Valpo. We knew we were in that class. 18 — Marjorie Clifford absent. 19 — Senior play started. Guess it ' s time to wreck Central School. 20 — What a pair. George Miller and Ray Falls. We hope they don ' t have any trouble. ' 24 — Piccolo Pete, otherwise known as Kieth Brown, ripped his pants in the hall. 25 — District Latin Contest decided that Valpo will be represented at state. 26 — Hi-Y has two meetings this week. 28 — Students forgot to come back to school after their two days vacation. 31 — Margaret Stapleton came back to school after being absent six weeks and made 98 in history. April 1 — By a unanimous vote Bob Pulver was declared the noisiest in dra- matics class. 7 — Mr. Pauley had his annual glass- breaking in physics class. 8 — Lindy Lindholm was kidded by Eal- ing about his curly hair only to find out that Ealing would trade for one sucker. 9 — Eddie Bosse considers ' dramatics class as a formal affair. He only comes with an invitation. 21 — Valpo got second and third places at State Latin Contest. 23 — Winner of Hi-Y contest will not be known till next year. 24 — One year ago today was Thursday. 25 — Operetta given by Glee Clubs. 27 — Eileen Sheets, president of Girl Re- serves, says they are going to have a joint meeting with the Hi-Y. 30 — Get your bids in early for th? Prom and hide your new clothes. May 1 — Golf team has begun to practice. Howard Powell has started to exca- vate. 5 — Several went swimming. Ask Ike Skinner if it was cold. 6 — More money was received from the senior play than any other so far. Probably Mrs. Van Hooser had something to do with it. 7 — Commercial contestants went to Gary. Think they did pretty well. 12 — Cooking boys held a candy sale and no extra absentees the next day. Looks good for the male cookers. 15 — Marie Jacobs hurt our library. She dropped a book from the top shelf on her foot. 16 — Boys have the advantage at Prom. They get to choose the dances and get whomever they want. 19— Tests. 21 — Commencement. 22 — Reception. Page Seventy-seven VAIMAN KAPPA PRIZE The Kappa Prize, a ten dollar gold piece offered by the local sorority of Tri-Kappas, is awarded each year at the Alumni banquet to the girl who has been most outstanding in personality, mental attitude, and achievements reflecting honor upon the high school. The selection of the girl receiving this award is made by a committee of three teachers, who base their choice upon the recommendations made by the entire faculty, and the prize is presented by the president of the Tri-Kappas. The custom of giving this prize which corresponds to the Beach award for boys, originated in 1926, and was won last year by Kathleen Stinch- field. THE BEACH AWARD The Beach award is presented each year to the boy of V. H. S. hav- ing the best mental attitude during the school year. The award, a fine wrist-watch, is presented by the Beach Jewelry Company in memory of George F. Beach, a graduate of this school. To win this award, a boy must meet several requirements. He must be courteous to all, willing to co-operate and a booster for the school. His mental attitude must be excellent and his moral standards high. Grades are not as great a factor as the effort expanded in study and school activ- ities. These requirements were decided upon by a committee appointed by the boys of the high school. This (1930) will be the third year for the presentation of the award. In 1928 it was won by Mahlon Cain and last year by Arthur Raelson. MAY FESTIVAL Miss Helen Schudel who has already made a place for herself as a leader in Valparaiso physical education had a carefully arranged May Day Festival on Friday, May 9, at 8 :00 P. M. The festival was very pleasing to the spectators, and contained a balanced program of folk dances, arch drills, and roly-poly tumblers. The May Queen, who was chosen by the girls of the various gym classes, was Isabel Garrison. She selected a maid of honor and eight maids, a crown-bearer, two flower girls, two train bearers, a herald, and a page. The queen and her court entered, passing down the lane formed by the sixth and eighth period classes holding variously colored arches. After the queen and court passed, the program continued as follows : — arch drill, roly-poly tumblers, Danish drill, pirate drill, elephant dance, English folk dance, wreath dance, scarf dance, Irish tilt, and May-pole dance. Page Seventy-eight ,XHE VAIMAN AWARD DAY On April 1, 1930, the student body of Valparaiso High School observ- ed the presentation of letters and insignia to the members of the first and second teams in boys ' basketball and football. This presentation was a unique feature in the history of the school, because this was the first time for these insignia to be presented in a formal ceremony. Before making the awards, Mr. Pauley, who was in charge of the program, presented Prof. Boucher, Mr. Jessee, and Coach Powell, who gave brief but impressive talks upon the general significance of sports in high school life, the history of athletics in Valparaiso High School and the pride which should be felt by those receiving awards. To the three seniors graduating this year, the customary green sweat- ers with white letter V ' s were given. John Miller, who was unable to be present, received three stripes and a star upon the sleeve of his sweater, the star signifying that he was captain of the team during the last year. Robert Pulver and Tom Smith received two stripes on their sweaters for having played on the first team. After Mr. Pauley had made these awards, he presented the other members of the first teams in basket-ball and football with letters following which Mr. Barr awarded to the reserve squads the insignia consisting of a white V. H. S. on a green background. This ceremony inaugurated a very pleasant custom which it is to be hoped will be followed in the years to come. GIRL RESERVE CONFERENCE The first Lake County Girl Reserve Conference was held at Gary, March 28-29. Girl Reserves from the Calumet district attended this meet- ing held under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. The purpose of this conference was to promote friendship, exchange ideas, raise the standard of ideals, and to realize that the Girl Reserve club is a world-wide organization. Those attending from Valparaiso were, Miss Bisbee, Girl Reserve sponsor, Aline Tigar, Jane Hughart, Mary Murphy, and Eileen Sheets. NIGHT SCHOOL Our Superintendent, Mr. Boucher, instituted the custom of night school once each year, the purpose of which is to give the parents an op- portunity of seeing the school system in actual operation. On November 14th school was dismissed at the end of the sixth period (2:30 P. M.) and the students came at 7 :30 in the evening for their regular afternoon classes. The parents were free to go into the classrooms where regular work was being conducted. After the afternoon program was finished an exhi- bition was given by the physical education classes in the gymnasium. Judging from the number who came to the school, the parents ap- preciated their opportunity of seeing the school at work. Page Seventy-nine -THE valmaN LATIN CONTEST The annual Latin Contest is conducted by the Extension Division of the Indiana University under the supervision of the chairman, Mrs. Bitt- ner. It consists of a series of four elimination contests, namely, local, county, district, and the state. The questions are prepared with respect to the amount of instruction received by pupil, whether he is a IB, IA, II (Caesar), III (Cicero), or IV (Virgil) student. The local contest is always held at school, where the two members winning highest honors in each division are selected as representatives for the county contest, held two weeks later. Those representing Valparaiso were: IB — Mildred Seymour and Mary Gant. IA — Thelma Wertman and Ruth Sanford. II — Helen Cory and Rosemary Blaese. IV — Mary Edna Stoner and Virginia Moreland. The Valparaiso students winning in county were: IB — Mary Gant IA — Thelma Wertman and Ruth Sanford. II— Helen Cory. IV — Mary Edna Stoner and Virginia Moreland. The six mentioned above went to the district contest held at Renssa- laer, with the following results : II— Helen Cory. IV — Mary Edna Stoner. The result of the state contest held at Bloomington on April 11 can not be told, but V. H. S. has two representatives, Mary Edna Stoner, who has won two seconds and a third place, and Helen Cory, who has won a third. THE HI-Y BIBLE STUDY CONTEST The Hi-Y club has entered the annual Bible study contest with the zeal and earnestness that knows no defeat. The contest, as planned by the state Y. M. C. A., covers a period of six weeks, immediately preceding Easter. The local club competes with the Hi-Y clubs of various cities throughout Indiana for high honors. The rewards are trophies and ex- penses paid for a month at the Y. M. C. A. summer camp. After the six weeks ' course is completed, each member is required to write a general theme on the subject studied. Other factors determining the winning club are attendance at weekly meetings, as well as attendance at weekly church services. The local Hi-Y, under the supervision of Mr. Brown, is at the present in third position, with only three weeks remaining. Page Eighty rTHG VA1MAN DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CONTEST The commercial department of our high school is a scene of unusual activity during the early spring as the students are being prepared for the annual District Commercial Contest which is always held sometime in April. This year the event took place on April 12 in Gary, where students from the following 32 schools contested for district honors: Chesterton, Crisman, Crown Point, DeMotte, Dyer, East Chicago (Roosevelt, Wash- ington), East Gary, Gary (East Polaski, Emerson. Froebel, Horace Mann. Roosevelt Annex), Griffith, Hammond (Hammond, Technical Vocational), Hebron, Hobart, Kniman, LaCrosse, Liberty Township. Lowell. Merrill- ville, Michigan City, North Judson, Shererville, Tefft, Valparaiso, Wash- ington Township, Wanatah, and Whiting. The winners of first place on both team and individual events were eligible to represent their school in the State Commercial Contest in Muncie on April 25. Honors are given to both the winners as teams and individuals. The contest is made up of bookkeeping, typewriting, and shorthand : — business law has not been added as yet. Valparaiso High School has taken part in the District Contest every year since 1924 and have placed as first or second in every subject each year. By means of a series of competitive examinations given by the in- structors in the above subjects, a team of three pupils from each class is selected. These students then are the ones who represent their school in the district contest. The value of these contests lies in the training received by these young people in trying to reach and maintain a goal of 100 7 in speed and accuracy. FIFTH PERIOD That constant study might not be a monotonous, burdensome grind, a period for extra-curricular work was introduced into the regular routine of the high school for the first time during the past school year. This period, twenty-five minutes in length, was made possible by cutting the regular class periods five minutes each and having five rather than four periods during one morning. Though it was originally intended that the programs be planned by each room, the periods were devoted either to the study of some theme such as courtesy, how to study, or to assemblies at the gym where the school was entertained by one-act plays by the dramatics class, talks by the faculty or prominent men of the city, general sings , and, during the basketball and football seasons, pep meetings. At such times the Latin Club held its meetings. During the Hi-Y Bible study contest, the local organization met for study during this fifth period. Page Eighty-one ,THE VA1MAN BANKING The idea of saving is progressing very rapidly in the Valparaiso High School this year (1929-30). A system of charts was introduced, which encouraged the saving habit. Each room tries for the 100% goal each week, and the senior rooms ' as a group, lead in the race, which, of course, is as it should be. Miss Sieb ' s room leads with 100% for the entire year, Miss Benny and Mrs. Foor ' s rooms each with 98%. The three senior rooms lead with a 98 % average for the entire year. Since the seniors are the only ones who have rooms separate from the rest, the other classes cannot be averaged. Mr. and Mrs. Schenck ' s home rooms should receive the highest mention as they have succeeded in creating the banking spirit to such an extent that for two years they have had 100% banking weekly. This is quite a record and due credit should be given to the students who co-operate. Room 113 of which Miss Hudson is supervisor has not reached the 100% goal of annual banking, but for the two years (1928-9 and 1929- 30) has averaged about 97%. This is a home of mainly sophomores and freshmen, but there is a banking average of 50c for each pupil. Room 102, the largest home room in the school, has an annual average of 98%, according to Mr. Brown, the supervisor. There are seven cashiers of whom Geneva Nowlin is head. Another banking room of unusual interest is the physics laboratory. This home room was started at the beginning of the second semester for the physics and trigonometry students. Robert Pulver was chosen as cashier. The average for these eighteen seniors is 95%. Room 110 has an unusual example of the way banking has pro- gressed this year, the percentage climbing from 16.58% the first week to an average for the year of 67.43%. 107 freshmen-sophomores Bisbee 90% 108 juniors Welty 45% 112 sophomores-juniors Weatherwax . . . 90% 5 freshmen-sophomores Van Hooser .... 40% 207 sophomores McGillicuddy . . . 77.5% With the exception of four rooms, all have kept within the 90% average. Our average for the entire year is only 85.43% because of the four rooms which averaged below ninety percent. May this record be an incentive to these rooms who are below the average, and to the students of (1930-1), that they may reach the supreme goal of 100%. Page Eighty-two ,THS VA1MAN Page Eighty-three ,THG VA1MAN REVELATION I met him at a football game, That great big handsome guy; Broad-shouldered, tall, and husky — He sure did fill the eye. And when he came to call on me My heart was in my throat; And then I saw the skinny runt, Without his raccoon coat. INFORMATION GLEANED FROM EXAMINATION PAPERS Sheep are animals on the farm like chickens and other poultry. Lycidas was not dead, just drowned. Lady Margaret was Ellen ' s half moth- er. Lincoln was second president of U. S. Catherine the Great was King of Russia. Gates McGarrah — King of Hungary. Gandhi — Prime Minister of Indiana. Cleopatra was Antony ' s husband. Miss Sieb: Put this into Shakespearean language: Here comes a bow-legged man. Billy Chambers: Behold, what do I see approaching in parentheses? Miss Weatherwax (in civics class): The five insane asylums and the school for the feeble-minded at Fort Wayne seem inadequate for all the people who should be cared for. Freshie: Why is the Valparaiso police force like a rainbow? Senior: I ' ll bite, why? Freshie: Because it appears after the storm. Mr. Pauley: Mary Edna, what is the best conductor of electricity ? Mary Edna: Why-er- Mr. Pauley: Correct. Mandy: Rastus, Rastus, wake up. Rastus: Ah kain ' t. Mandy: Lan ' sakes, man, why kain ' t yo ' ? Rastus: Ah ain ' t asleep. Jack Philips: Did you see Abe Black yesterday ? Frank Bowman: Yeh! I saw him in church. Lewis Wood: May I take you riding to-night? Thelma Moore: No! I ' ve been to the cleaners. Marion Kinzie: May I borrow your fountain pen? Ed Beach: I ' m sorry but it isn ' t good enough for you. Roy Kittredge: Where were you Sat- urday night? Frank Bloeman: Don ' t you remember? T was with you. Jim Wharton: Every package that comes to my house has D. D. printed on it. Howard Powell: And every package that comes to my house has M. D. mark- ed on it. William Jessen: That ' s nothing — every package that comes to my house has C. O. D. marked on it. Marjorie J.: So you always serve doughnuts when Stephen xalls ? Mary M.: Yes, that ' s the way I try to remind him of rings and dough at the same time! Miss Bisbee (about to board train) : Where does this train go ? Conductor: It goes to New York in ten minutes. Miss Bisbee: Goodness! That ' s going some. Miss Smith: To get iron in your sys- tem eat spinach. Genevieve Smith: To get lead in it, live in Chicago. Waitress: Here ' s your short cake, Sir. Vic Johnson: Take it out and berry it. Page Eighty-four ,THG VA1MAN Charles Rickard: What ' s our geome- try, Roy? Roy Kittredge: I am not good at guessing. Mary Ella Jones: What is an echo? James Hetzel: An echo is the only thing that can keep a woman from hav- ing t he last word. Miss Welty: What does A. D. mean ' Tom Gannon: After dark. Ray Sawtell: I feel like a hunchback. Bruce Dodd: What makes you feel like that? Ray Sawtell: Playing cards on hunches. Professor: There is a student in this class who is making a fool of himself, and when he ' s finished I ' ll begin. Frank Mead: Let ' s skip civics to-day. Vic Johnson: I can ' t. I ' ve got to catch up on my sleep. Mrs. Van Hooser: Use the analysis I gave you yesterday in answering this list. Bug Sisson, (who was mentally ab- sent): May we use ditto marks? V. Whitehead: How did you like sew- ing, Marg? Marg Clifford: Ah, so so. Mr. Pauley, in chemistry: How much does 500 cc. of water weigh? John Miller quickly replies: Four liters. Vera Sholes: My boy friend is always borrowing money and never pays it back. Eileen Sheets: Well, feed him yeast so he can raise the dough. Vic Tilton: Never play the slot ma- chine at J ' s. Walt Skinner: Why not? Vic: They gyp you. I played it with slugs for about an hour and it didn ' t pay. Miss Sieb, who was trying to explain something to her English IV class, (if it were possible) said that the spectators sat upon the stage in tiers. The tickets for the Athletic Benefit Show had been passed out on Tuesday. Mrs. Foor: Is there any one here who has not banked? Geo. Christy (sleepy, as usual) raises his hand and says: Yes, I ' ll take two children and three adults. Miss Bisbee: Lewis, who spread Chris- tianity ? Lewis Wood, who doesn ' t like to an- swer questions in history: Oh, I-I can ' t pronounce his name. Miss Bisbee: Yes, you can. It was Paul. Mary Louise Wilson: Oh, but you have lovely black eyes. I suppose you got them from your father. Joe Kimmerer: I certainly did not. He still has his. Mrs. Foor: What does P. M. stand for? Guy Kitchen: Post Mortem. Miss Welty was standing in the hall before the lights went off during night school. Howard Powell called out be- fore class and asked, Where is Miss Welty? She heard him and asked, Howard, do you need me? About five minutes later the lights went out and Miss Welty was still in the hall. Howard said, Miss Welty, do you need me? Page Eighty-five ,THG VALMAN Mildred Ford: Give me a sheet of ink paper. Harold Brown: What ' s that? Charles Coburn: What a waffle? Walter Jones: It is a pancake non-skid treads on it. with Miss McGillicuddy: James, how many pages in your geometry book ? James Chester: I don ' t know, the last page is torn out. SINGING IN THE CLASSROOM (Tune: Singing in the Bathtub) Singing in the classroom, In trouble once again, It seems I can ' t remember, To bring my fountain pen. Singing though in trouble I will still have hope Though when they ask me questions I have to answer Nope. Now a teacher in the classroom Isn ' t so nice to see. ' Cause a teacher in the classroom Means misery for me. I ' m ready for my finals, Although the teachers think, That my grades instead of rising, Most certainly will sink. ALL THAT I ' M ASKING IS SYMPATHY (Tune: Same) I am in your class But I shall not pass All that I ' m asking is sympathy. Gee, I want to get through I appeal to you. All that I ' m asking is sympathy. Although I ' ve taken your test, And tried to give it my best, I know I flunked it somehow, I hope you will pass me. When the rest are gone, I ' ll still struggle on, All that I ' m asking is sympathy. ' THROUGH (Tune: Same) You mean you ' re through ? Don ' t ever say you ' re through! The way I ' ve answered you I can ' t believe you ' d flunk me now. Through, the lessons we ' ve been through, I never dreamed you ' d ever flunk me, Ever leave me here. My class will seem so drear, What will I ever do. I ' ll be the saddest kid in school. Oh, take me in your class And teach me as you used to do. Oh, don ' t ever say you ' re through! I OFFER YOU CONGRATULA- TIONS. (Tune: Same) I offer you congratulations, I really mean it from my heart. You pass on every test and seem to be the best, But when I take them, I never make them. You ' ll always be my inspiration, Although we ' re drifting far apart, I flunk and you get through. What else is there to do; But offer you congratulations? AM I BLUE (Tune: Same) Am I blue? Am I blue? Ain ' t these F ' s on this card tellin ' you? Am I blue? You ' d be too, If each guess on your test done fell through. Was a time I was the brightest one, But now I ' m the very dumbest one. Lawdy! Was I gay? Till today, Now I ' ve flunked and I ' m through. Am I blue! Page Eighty-six i TUG VA1MAN W t - ' - AJL . - _ + - s- g f U OS C UHAMs (H O-CryY 6 Z) - j siuua Ju U C - ? THE VA1MAN _2 fr- isJ. cX L tO c, l l L faj - sx L . - l p THE END fty jL cA jL Lest, yw!Ls. QjLcts U jUUC? Page W ? M ijl xjC A rU( V - hJJ! M _. ' J I 5= 0 £-gr c - ' C - ts -y r C a_ u u Ai— y- j ,, ,. _ jJtf £ hCj TLaSl , • x ' tAJ f -r-PTs S Ct-M ftK-KVuC d 3 a i ia ft 7j JL LX U U -t O stA y? Q 7 7 ; ' -y i-.Q oJJ. JZ-