Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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THE VALENIAN 1931 Page Two THE VALENIAN 1931 (Ycarbook| ' , ;;r ' cT : ' x f j Mem ber) Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL Valparaiso, Indiana Page Three FOREWORD Years ago, before Valparaiso was known by that name, it happened that some Spanish sailors visited our town, then called Portersville. That visit changed the whole history of Valparaiso. One of the sailors, glancing over at the s quare, which was heavily wooded, remarked, What a Vale of Paradise! Bystanders, straightway, wanted to know why. The sailors then launched into a lengthy description of Valparaiso, Chile, its won- drous climate, its beautiful surroundings. The citizens, being proud of their little city, decided the name should be changed to Valparaiso. Thus our fair city has been known from then on. In publishing this volume of the Valenian, we have endeavored, by featuring a Spanish theme, to bring forth the meaning and significance of the name of our city. We sincerely hope we will be able to do this in appreciation of Valparaiso. Page Four DEDICATION To the city of Valparaiso, our progenitor, the city of schools and churches, through whose untir- ing efforts it has been possible for us to have all the advantages of education, we, the class of 1931, sincerely dedicate this volume of the Valenian. Page Five Scenes Administration Classes Activities Athletics Features Page Six VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL Page Seven VALPARAISO PUBLIC LIBRARY Page Eight NORTH FRANKLIN STREET Page Nine PORTER COUNTY COURT HOUSE Page Ten id YniYUslval i o n 193 1 THE VALENIAN 193! JESSE D. KEEHN President CHESTER W. WHARTON Treasurer IRA C. TILTON Secretary SCHOOL BOARD We are indebted to the Valparaiso school board for all the advantages and extra curricular activities of our school life. In addition they have provided us with a faculty which enabled us to obtain an education under the most capable direction possible. The gym, the scene of many entertainments, and the school are solely the re- sult of their sincere endeavors. We take this op- portunity to thank them for the four happy years they have given us. GRACE SALMON Office Clerk Page Eleven 931 THE VALENIAN 1931 R. B. JULIAN Superintendent H. M. JESSEE Principal Page Twelve 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Page Thirteen 931 THE VALENIAN 1931 MUSI C jHary SJIyers ART Jjeatht C. Ponader Page Fourteen 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 COMMERCIAL Jlalph £. Schenck MessaM. Hudson - LATIN- Onita Htiomas Olie Welty Page Fifteen 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 LANGUAGE ARTS Emma Rausch Foor — English — Earlham College, A. B.; University of Chicago. Vera L. Sieb — English — University of Wisconsin, A. B.; Valparaiso University; Uni- versity of Chicago; University of California; Columbia University. Helen Mabel Benney — English — University of Chicago School of Arts, Ph. B.; Grad- uate work, University of Chicago. Marian Livingston Van Hooser — Dramatics — DePauw University, A. B.; Western College for Women. Olie Welty — Latin — Valparaiso University; University of Chicago. Onita W. Thomas — German, Latin — University of Missouri, A. B.; University of Chicago, B. S.; Missouri Teachers ' College. MATHEMATICS Clare McGillicuddy — Geometry, Algebra — Valparaiso University, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Chicago; Columbia University. Frieda A. Schenck — Algebra, Arithmetic — University of Chicago, Ph. B.; Graduate work, Indiana University. SOCIAL STUDIES Lora W. Beldon — Civics, Political Economy — DePauw University, A. B. Eleanor Bisbee — History — Oberlin College, A. B.; Chicago University, M. A. Virginia Vannice — History — Danville Normal, A. B. ; Purdue University; Earlham College. SCIENCE C. O. Pauley — Physics, Chemistry — Chicago University, A. B.; Indiana State Teach- ers ' College; Indiana University. Kenneth Barr — Biology — Parsons College, B. S.; University of Wisconsin; Colorado State University. PRACTICAL ARTS Edith H. Weems — Home Economics — Valparaiso University, B. S. ; Graduate work, University of Chicago. Margaret Bartholomew — Home Economics — DePauw University, B. S.; Graduate work, Valparaiso University; University of Chicago; Columbia University. Joseph B. Brown — Manual Arts — Indiana State University, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Illinois. COMMERCIAL Ralph E. Schenck — Commercial, History — Indiana State Teachers ' College. A. B.; Valparaiso University, B. A.; University of Chicago, M. A. Dessa M. Hudson — Typing, Shorthand — Valparaiso University, B. C. S.; Graduate work, University of Illinois; University of Chicago. FINE ARTS Leathe Ponader — Art — Ball Teachers ' College; Chicago Art Institute; Chicago Acad- emy of Fine Arts. Mary Stevens Myers — Music — Indiana State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Columbia University; Metropolitan Conservatory of Music. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ralph Powell — Physical Training, Coach — Hanover College, A. B.; Franklin College; University of Iowa; Northwestern University. Helen Schudel — Physical Training, Coach — DePauw University, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Iowa. Dorothy V. Smith — School Nurse — George Peabody College for Teachers, R. N.; Methodist School for Nurses. Page Sixteen ass g 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 OTS Page Seventeen 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 3ln mpinnry of iKnbprt uJtjurman jFrbruarij 20, 1912 : : ©rtubrr 10. 1930 Page Eighteen 1931 THE VALENIAN 931 CATHERINE ALYEA Commercial Tumbling 2, 3; Girl Reserves 4; Carni- val 1; May Festival 3. MARION ANDERSON Commercial Phoenix Union High, Phoenix, Arizona; Girl Reserves 4. MYRA A ' NEALS Commercial Interclass Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Lat- in Club 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Debating 4 ; Soccer 4 ; Senior Play 4. IDA AYLESWORTH College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Play 3; Operetta 1, 2; Carnival 2, 3. MARJORIE BAKER Commercial May Festival 3; Girls ' Glee Club 1; Girl Reserves 4; Operetta 4. ARCOLA BEIER College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 2, 3; Girl Reserves 4; Operetta 1, 2; May Festival 3. JACK BENNETT College Entrance Lew Wallace High, Gary, Indiana; Fair- fax High, Hollywood, California; Foot- ball 4; Track 3; Band 3; Joke Editor, Valenian 4; Commercial Club 4. RAEBURN BLACK Industrial Arts Interclass Basketball 2, 3. Page Nineteen 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 LEROY BOWMAN Industrial Arts Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. HAZEL BRIGHT College Entrance Operetta 1, 3; Girls ' Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Art Editor, Valenian 4; Senior Play 4. ERNESTINE BUTLER College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette 4; G. A. A. Publicity Manager 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Latin Contest 2. JAMES CHESTER College Entrance Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4; Snapshot Editor, Valenian 4. MARIE CLARK Industrial Arts Girl Reserves 4; May Festival 3. JOHN CLIFFORD Industrial Arts ROWELL CONKLIN College Entrance Baseball 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Latin Contest 1, 2, 4; Student Council 2; Editor-in-chief, Valenian 4; Senior Play 4; Operetta 4. TOM DALY Commercial Football 3; Interclass Basketball 2. Page Twenty J 931 THE V A L E N I A N I 93 I LEON DEAN College Entrance Hi-Y 4. NAOMI DECK College Entrance Washington High, Washington, Indi- ana; Danville High, Danville, Illinois; Girl Reserves 4; Debating 4. MICHAEL DeGRAZIA College Entrance Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2; Yell Leader 1, 2, 3, 4. BRUCE DODD General WILMETTA DYKES College Entrance Culver High, Culver, Indiana; Argos High, Argos, Indiana; Girls ' Glee Club 4; Debating 4. ALEXANDER EBERSOLD General Football 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 3. WORTHINGTON ELY Industrial Arts Hi-Y 4. HELEN FERGUSON College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Latin Club 3; May Festival 3; Senior Play 4. Page Twenty-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 HELEN FIELD College Entrance Tumbling 3; Girl Reserves 4; May Fes- tival 3. ENID FIREBAUGH General Liberty Center High; Inter-class Bas- ketball 3; Soccer 3; Debating 4. ISOBEL GARRISON College Entrance Basketball 1, 2; Inter-class Basketball 2; Girls ' Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Senior Vodvil 2; May Festival 3. JANE GOWLAND College Entrance Interclass Basketball 3; Soccer 2; Latin Club 3; Operetta 3; Tumbling 2, 4; Vol- ley Ball 4; Track 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; G. A. A. Board 4; May Festival 3; Literary Editor, Valenian 4. LUELLA GUSTAFSON College Entrance May Festival 3. MARY GUSTAFSON Commercial Girl Reserves 3, 4, Vice-president 4; May Festival 3; Volley Ball 3. EVELYN HAMMERSLY Industrial Arts Girls ' Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3, 4; Commercial Contest 3. ROSE HETZEL College Entrance Girl Reserves 4; May Festival 3. Page Twenty-two 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 JIM HILDRETH College Entrance Football 3, 4; Basketball, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Reserves 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. LOUISE HINDENBURG General May Festival 3; Girl Reserves 4. JOHN HORNER Industrial Arts CLARENCE HURLEY General Golf 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette 4; Debating 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. LOUIS JACOBS Industrial Arts MARIE JACOBS College Entrance Girl Reserves 3, 4; May Festival 3. ADA JENSEN College Entrance Basketball 1, 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3; Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2; Girl Re- serves 4; Debating 4; G. A. A. Board 4; Operetta 1, 2; May Festival 3. ELVE RA JOHNSON College Entrance Soccer 4; May Festival 3; Girl Reserves Page Twenty-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 VICTOR JOHNSON Industrial Arts Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Boys ' Glee Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Carnival 4. ZELMA JONES Industrial Arts Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball, 1, 3, 4; Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; May Festival 3; G. A. A. Board 4. GUY KITCHEN College Entrance Interclass Basketball 2; Boys ' Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. ERNEST KNAPP College Entrance Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. EDWIN KUEHL Industrial Arts SELMA LINDALL College Entrance - Girls ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 3, Secretary 4; Octette 4; Senior Carni- val 3 ; Commercial Contest 3 ; Activities Editor, Valenian 4. LEONARD LINDHOLM Industrial Arts Basketball, Reserves 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Hi-Y 4. DONALD LYTLE Industrial Arts Basketball, Reserves 2; Interclass Bas- ketball 1, 2; Baseball 3; Hi-Y 4. Page Twenty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 ROBERT LYTLE College Entrance Hi-Y 4. MARY ALICE McGILL College Entrance Interclass Soccer 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Latin Club 3; May Festival 3; Snap- shot Editor, Valenian 4. FRANKLIN MEAD College Entrance Boys ' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Carnival 3. RAY MILLER College Entrance Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Boys ' Glee Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. HELEN MOHNSEN College Entrance Girl Reserves 4; May Festival 3; Senior Play 4. MARGARET MUSTER Commercial HELEN NICKERSON College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 1, 3; Girl Reserves 1, 4. JANET NUPPNAU College Entrance Girls ' Glee Club 1 ; Girl Reserves 4 ; Senior Vodvil 2; Senior Play 4. Page Twenty-five 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 EUGENE PAULEY College Entrance Football 4; Basketball, Varsity 3, 4, Re- serves 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 2; Class Vice-president 2; Class President 3, 4. MYRTIS PEEK College Entrance Chesterton High, Chesterton, Indiana; Baseball 2; Track 2, 3; Girl Reserves 4; May Festival 3. MARY FRANCES POWELL College Entrance Basketball, Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Soccer 3; Girl Re- serves 3, 4; May Festival 3; Commercial Club 4 ; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Athletic Editor, Valenian 4. ALFRED RADER College Entrance Basketball, Reserves 2; Interclass Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; Latin Contest 1 ; Business Manager, Valenian 4. ARCOLA RITTER Commercial Boone Grove High, Boone Grove, Indi- ana; May Festival 3; Girl Reserves 4; Commercial Contest 3. RODNEY ROBINSON College Entrance Tumbling Team 2. MARGARET SHEDD Commercial Girl Reserves 3, 4; May Festival 3. MARY SHEPPARD Commercial Tumbling Team 3; May Festival 3; Volleyball 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4. Page Twenty-six 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 GIRDON SHULTS College Entrance Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. DOROTHY SKINNER College Entrance Girl Reserves 4. GERALD SMITH Commercial Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Operetta 3; Boys ' Glee Club 3, 4. HUGH SMITH College Entrance LaPorte High, LaPorte, Indiana; Foot- ball 4; Track 3; Hi-Y 3, 4. KENNETH STANTON General Football 4. VIRGINIA STUART College Entrance Girl Reserves 3, 4; Latin Club 3. KARL TILTON College Entrance Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys ' Glee Club 4; Debating 4; Tumbling Team 2, 3; Senior Play 4. MARGARET TRAPP Commercial Baseball 2; Track 2. Page Twenty-seven 93 1 THE VALENIAN 193! HARRY WALDORF College Entrance RACHEL WALSH College Entrance Tumbling 3; Volley Ball 3; May Festi- val 3. WILLA MAE WASSER College Entrance Volley Ball 2; Soccer 3; Girl Reserves 4; May Festival 3. HARRY WEILER College Entrance Band 4; Orchestra 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1, 4; Hi-Y 4. PHILIP WHITE College Entrance Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1; Track 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Vice- president Hi-Y 4; Class president 2, 3; Vice-president 4; Athletic Editor, Val- enian 4. NEIL HOBACK Commercial Horace Mann High, Gary 1, 3; Techni- cal High, Memphis, Tennessee, 2; Foot- ball 4. IRMA MAE HOBACK College Entrance Horace Mann High, Gary 1, 3; Techni- cal High, Memphis, Tennessee 2; Soc- cer 4 ; Girls ' Glee Club 4 ; Girl Reserves 4. MARY MURPHY (Not pictured) College Entrance Girl Reserves, Vice-president 3, Presi- dent 4. Page Twenty-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SENIOR WILL E, the Seniors of the year 1931, A. D., seeing that our time in the Valparaiso High School is rapidly drawing to a close, and being in a right mind, (for the most part), see fit to dispose of our property, real, personal, and mixed, in a rightful and most beneficial way. We hereby make public our Last Will and Testament. We bequeath: Phil White ' s tall stature to Shorty Getz. Worthington Ely ' s slow, easy stride to all new freshmen in hall traffic. Alfred Rader ' s susceptibility to red hair to Glen Coash. Myra A ' Neals ' ability to struggle through civics to George Miller. Catherine Alyea ' s miniature stature to Mary Miller. Marjorie Baker ' s refined quietness to Howard Powell. Isobel Garrison ' s golden hair to Vir- ginia Whitehead. Ernestine Butler ' s talking ability to Richard Palmer. Abe Black ' s high school experience to all freshies. Tom Daly ' s leisurely manner to Sis Miller. Enid Firebaugh ' s typing skill to Earl Inman. Michael DeGrazia ' s yell leading to his successor. Rowell Conklin ' s concentration to Ray Wheeler. John Horner ' s happy-go-lucky coun- tenance to all down-hearted juniors. Jim Hildreth ' s speed to Red Burkhart. Selma Lindall ' s question-asking to more timid students. Hugh Smith ' s shoulders to Haven Deck. Franklin Mead ' s narrow-brimmed hat to Ray Warner. Bruce Dodd ' s low tone of voice to Jim Spooner. Kenneth Stanton ' s clear enunciation to Dodo Zimmerman. Jim Chester ' s whole-heartedness in his work as president of the Hi-Y to the future president. Naomi Deck ' s knowledge of health edu- cation to Bud Merrell. Harry Weiler ' s driving ability to Al- freda Putnam. Areola Ritter ' s obedient hair to Bernard Ulsh. Clarence Hurley ' s grand opera voice to Vernon Forney. Lindy Lindholm ' s habit of bothering people in class to Jack McNay. Guy Kitchen ' s manly whiskers to Tom Maulsby. Virginia Stuart ' s quiet reserve to Helen Blanchard. Dorothy Skinner ' s senior behavior to Theron Horner. Bob Lytle ' s knowledge of the pecu- liarity of water to all court-house- lawn explainers. Girdon Shults ' s knowledge of algebra (meager though it be) to John Hav- lick. Karl Tilton ' s ability to stand ether fumes to less fortunate physics stu- dents. Mary Frances Powell ' s ability to collect dues to Jack Gibbs. Helen Nickerson ' s laughing moods to Samuel Sarr. Edwin Kuehl ' s curly hair to Emily Ag- new. Mary Sheppard ' s quiet way to Dorothy Richards. Myrtis Peek ' s slender stature to Ike Skinner. Page Twenty-nine 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Margaret Muster ' s business-like walk to Roger Moody. Harry Waldorph ' s voice to Devon Lemb- stei Marion Anderson ' s interest in men to Mary Gant. Janet Nuppnau ' s baby talk to Alia Mae Breed. Helen Mohnsen ' s blushes to Homer Dun- can. Leroy Bowman ' s basketball ability to Joe Tofte. Hazel Bright ' s ability as an artist to Harold Brown . Victor Johnson ' s soda-jerking ability to his kid brother, Harry. Irma Mae Hoback ' s speedy walk to Dorothy Anderson. Evelyn Hammersly ' s crush on all eligi- bles to Thelma Moore. Marie Jacob ' s ambition to own at least half of Trail-Inn, to Mary Fehrman. Helen Ferguson ' s ability to skip orches- tra practice to Kathryn Harris. Don Lytle ' s sleepy countenance near the close of the third period to Eliz- abeth Arnold. Areola Beier ' s infrequent recitations to Joe Urshel. Rachel Walsh ' s vast knowledge of civics to Margaret White. Ray Miller ' s attention in class to Kermit Bently. John Clifford ' s tardiness to Albert Kit- chen. Jack Bennett ' s desire for an argument to George Wrasse. Helen Field ' s timidness to Dorothy Bay. Jane Gowland ' s way with under-class- men to Mary Louise Wilson. Marie Clark ' s ability to be on time to Elmer Ostedt. Mary Gustafson ' s ready smile to Mutt Daly. Louis Jacob ' s unruly hair to Kenneth Williamson. Elvera Johnson ' s shyness to Helen Quinn. Ernest Knapp ' s attendance at Hi-Y meetings to Bud Gillespie. Zelma Jones ' timidity to Helen Filgiano. Rodney Robinson ' s car to Bill Light- cap. Gerald Smith ' s I don ' t know to Rose- mary Blaese. Mary Alice McGill ' s frequent breaks in dramatic class to Clyde A ' Neals. Luella Gustafson ' s innocent look when asked a question in political economy to Ralph Baker. Rose Hetzel ' s black hair to Oscar Fro- berg Gene Pauley ' s way with the women to Herman Zechiel. Leon Dean ' s feminine taxi service to John McBride. Margaret Shedd ' s flowing red locks to Marian Kinzie. Wilmetta Dykes ' s Culver letters to Virginia Fredericks. Ada Jensen ' s ability to keep a steady to Hortense Lane. Margaret Trapp ' s weakness for red Chevrolets to Harry Duncan. Willamae Wasser ' s blonde hair to Irwin Bernhart. Mary Murphy ' s piano playing ability to the future accompanist of the Boys ' Glee Club. Niel Hoback ' s sloppy manner of wear- ing his clothes to Jack Gray. Alec Ebersold ' s ability to shoot rabbits while looking the opposite direction to James Wharton. We hereby appoint Kenneth Barr and Marian Van Hooser as exec- utors of this will. In witness whereof, we affix our signature and our seal this twenty-fifth day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1931. Signed: Class of 1931. Witnesses : H. M. Jesske CO. Pauley Page Thirty 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SENIOR PROPHECY ' 31 H, I am so tired of this so called mechanical age. It is so artificial, so unnatural, so unreal. Mechanics and mathemat- ics rule all. I recall one of my school chums saying that she believed that some day everyone would be known by numbers instead of names. And I laughed ! How very peculiar it seems even to think in names. Why I had a name, was christened Helen Fergu- son,— now known as 7,990, famous for my interpretive dancing. 1,111, come here. Tell me, what was your name? — Why, Elvera Johnson ! Who would have thought you, the now serious and business-like secretary, once to have been the timid little high school graduate from that tiny spot, Valparaiso? I have suddenly decided that our 1931 graduating class must be brought together again, whatever the cost. This meeting will take place in my own ball room. The atmosphere shall be that of our once loved and much visited Forest park. 1,111, call my manager, 10,080. Tell him to see 1,000 in whose hands lies the only key to the numbers and their former names. He can get the location of each of our former classmates. You say my manager was Victor Johnson? Then he should be the more willing to do this favor. Now, having told him my wish, tell me those with whom you have kept in touch. 4,329, the famous fighter for the return of Tom Thumb Golf courses? Yes, I have heard of her. Not Myra A ' Neals! I can just picture thousands of business men nodding their heads after having heard one of her eloquent speeches. And you say 2,578, the world-famous car- toonist on the staff of the Metropolis Mid-day is ' Abe ' Black? I might have known. And 2,787, fashion editor on the same staff is Jane Gow- land? I believe she is capable of her position, and I am glad she has realized her ambition. Oh, here is a paper! Let me see, do you know this 2,876, editor of the ' For or Against ' column? Jack Bennett! Of course! Why have I never related those arguments with Jack before? There is the door gong. I bet it is 10,080. Hello, Vic! Yes, I ' ve found you out. Hurry and let me see that list. ' 3,020 and 3,021, Mare-Ev entertainers at the Sea Glades cafe, are Marion Anderson and Evelyn Hammersly. 8,096 and 8,097, Catherine Alyea and Mary Gustafson, are the joint owners of my favorite opera house. ' 9,956 and 9,960, ' Babe ' Deck and ' Kenny ' Stanton, are world famous beauty scientists and dermatologists. ' 7,508 to 7,511, Marjorie Baker, Marie Jacobs, Enid Firebaugh and Areola Beier, are models in the Modiste Shoppe on Toggery Place, whose proprietress, 8,600, is Luella Gustafson. Say, here is certainly a fine representation of our little class. 7,950 to 7,955 are all graduates of our class, and have founded a girls ' school of Page Thirty-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 fine arts. Hazel Bright is in charge of the dramatics department ; Louise Hindenburg, the Greek ; Virginia Stuart, the Latin ; Ernestine Butler, the music ; and Helen Mohnsen, the dancing department. This is good — ' 1,257, Leroy Bowman, subway conductor. ' The R. W. Co. (Round the World Company) has been formed by 5,791 to 5,796, John Clifford, ' Ray ' Miller, Guy Kitchen, Gerald Smith, and ' Lindy ' Lindholm. This company is equipped with airplanes, dirigi- bles, and the most modern way of quick transit, the rocket plane. ' 9,837 and 9,839, Marie Clark and Helen Field, are considered as authorities on the food and care of children. ' 10,009 to 10,014, Tom Daly, ' Bud ' Dodd, Neil Hoback, Franklin Mead, and Rodney Robinson, are among those gentlemen whose numbers are large but whose sources of income are doubtful. ' 7,257, 7,249, and 7,237, ' Mike ' DeGrazia, Clarence Hurley, and Harry Weiler, are directors in the Musicians ' union. 7,257 heads the strings; 7,249, the brass; and 7,237, the woodwinds. ' 1,853, Selma Lindall, is the Grand Metropolitan ' s favorite beverage mixer and salad maker. 1,589, John Horner, is his private chef! ' John would make an adorable chef in white apron and cap. ' 8,572 and 8,567, Leon Dean and ' Wert ' Ely, are partners in a very profitable plumbing business. Could they possibly stammer concerning the price of a job as they did when Mr. Pauley would ask them to give Hooke ' s Law or the principles of the Einstein Theory? ' 6,451, Alec Ebersold, a judge in a probate court, is noted for his unusual decisions in cases concerning wills. ' 1,658, 1,493, and 1,557, Irma Mae Hoback, Myrtis Peek, and Mary Sheppard, as nurses, are giving their lives in the service of others. ' 7,632, Isobel Garrison, is an artist ' s model, the inspiration of a prize winning madonna. ' 8,652, Rose Hetzel, is owner of LaRose Candy Shoppe, located near the Modiste Shoppe at which her closest friends are models, as mentioned above. ' 8,139 and 8,261, ' Jim ' Hildreth and Edwin Kuehl, are ' big butter and egg men ' , but their butter and eggs are products of mechanical cows and chickens on a roof farm. ' 10,231 and 10,452, Ada Jensen and Margaret Trapp acquired hus- bands with large numbers, which allowed them to become ' ladies of leisure. ' ' 6,999, Mary Alice McGill, made herself famous as a lawyer when she won a case in which she defended 5,559, Hugh Smith, who was sued for having engineered the building of a bridge according to plans stolen from 5,660, Girdon Shults, another famous mechanical engineer. Page Thirty-ttvo 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 ' 8,880 and 8,799, ' Ernie ' Knapp and ' Jim ' Chester are chainstore monopolists. ' 8,987 and 8,986, Louis Jacobs and Gunnard Nielson, are billionaire manufacturers of air vehicles. 4,0n ] z, Margaret Shedd, is a great help, I imagine, to her better half who is none other than Alfred Rader, 4,078, preacher and reformer. ' 8,541, ' Sis ' Powell, a veterinarian! She always was a lover of horses. ' 8,789, Gene Pauley, just a ' chip off the old block. ' ' 7,562 and 7,573, Helen Nickerson and Wilmetta Dykes, are author- esses of several prize winning productions each. Wilmetta is also a loyal financial assistant for those orphans desiring higher education. ' 7,799 and 7,811, Rachel Walsh and ' Phil ' White, have gone in for the highest degree of sports. ' The Lytle Incorporation, made up of 55,555 and 55,556, ' Don ' and ' Bob ' , is putting out the latest invention for the ventilation and regulation of heat in large buildings. ' 4,229, Areola Ritter, is writer of several civics texts and now is head of the department of government in the World conservatory. ' 8,211, Harry Waldorph, is world known because he was the organi- zer of the Newsboys ' Union, of which 8,423, Earl Plummer, is now presi- dent. ' 6,666, Karl Tilton, is Chief Justice of the Most High Court. ' 8,299 and 8,322, Janet Nuppnau and Willamae Wasser, are out- standing in the business world. ' And last, but by far not the least, is 1,000,000, our own Grand Metro- politan, none other than Rowell Conklin. That is a surprise! What an honor it will be for me to entertain the man of highest state in the world in my own home. Well, I think from the foregoing list, that the party will be one of the most unusual ever given. The variety of characters, the men and women representing nearly every walk of life, will add spice to the pro- gram. Won ' t you wish me success? — Helen Ferguson. CHART 1,000 — Laborers. 6,000 — Lawyers. 2,000— Journalists. 7,000— Artists. 3,000 — Entertainers. 8,000 — Business people. 4,000— Lecturers. 9,000— Scientists. 5,000— Mechanics. 10,000— Financiers. Page Thirty-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SENIOR HONOR ROLL First Semester Myra A ' Neals Hazel Bright Ernestine Butler rowell conklin Naomi Deck Jane Gowland Louise Hindenburg Elvera Johnson Mary Alice McGill Helen Mohnsen Helen Nickerson Janet Nuppnau Eugene Pauley Alfred Rader Mary Frances Powell Arcola Ritter Virginia Stuart WlLLAMAE WASSER officers Gene Pauley, Pres. Mary Frances Powell, Treas. Phil White, Vice-Pres. SPONSORS Claude O. Pauley Olie Welty Page Thirty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 asses Page Thirty-five 931 THE VALENIAN 931 OFFICERS Jack McNay, Pies. Jack Gibbs, Vice-Pres. Raymond Warner, Sec.-Treas JUNIORS Against a background of fine, industrious students and all-around boys and girls, a few stand out for concentrated work in special fields. But just as a basketball player rises to renown because of the team work of the other players, so these students have at- tained recognition through the cooperation and help of their fellow classmates. Credit must be given to the junior class for producing these outstanding few. Dorothy Anderson, pianist; George Baker, namer of Valpost; Lucille Berrier, yell leader; William Cham- bers, Valenian; Mott Corcoran, tumbling; Dorothy Dean, athletics; Loring Gillespie, athletics; Gilbert Holt, Valenian; Robert Johnson, athletics; Robert Ruge, athletics; Genevieve Smith, athletics; Robert Wise, Valpost. JUNIOR GIRLS Row 1 Top: Alfreda Putnam, Lucille Berrier, Helen Cobb, Autumn Thatcher, Mary Miller, Alia Mae Breed, Vadna Pomeroy, Hazel Peterson, Lorraine Bordeau, Maxine Adams, Mary Nolan, Dorothy Anderson. Row 2: Dorothy Coyer, Mildred Waldorph, Mabel Barneko, Dorothy Bay, Kathryn Clifford, Virginia Whitehead, Dorothy Bastel, Gizella Kriston, Wilma Beach, Marian Kinzie, Florence Walters. Row 3 : Ruth Claussen, Harriet Struve, Fay McNeely, Dorothy Dean, Genevieve Smith, Rosemary Blaese, LuDella Casbon, Margaret White, Mary Fehrman, Mary Daly. Page Thirty-six 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 JUNIOR HONOR ROLL Dorothy Anderson Rosemary Blaese Lorraine Bordeau William Chambers Dorothy Dean Maxine Evans Phillip Getzinger Donald Higley Robert Kinne Mary Murphy Charles Ralph Nichols Alfreda Putnam Robert Ruge Mary Alice Sharp Genevieve Smith Charles Taylor James Wharton Darwin Whitesell Kenneth Williamson Robert Wise Zulich SPONSORS Kenneth Barr Eleanor Bisbee JUNIOR BOYS Row 1 Top: Liston Gott, Phillip Getzinger, Howard Kindt, Aaron Brown, Earl Plum- mer, Kenneth Williamson, Homer Duncan, Gunnard Nielson, Joe Urschel, Robert Beyer, Darwin Whitesell, Haven Deck, John Spero, Raymond Falls. Row 2: Mott Corcoran, Jack Gibbs, Jack McNay, Glenn Maxwell, Ray Warner, Ray- mond Wheeler, Robert Kinne, Gilbert Holt, Raymond Engle, Bruce Zimmer- man, George Wrasse. Row 3 : Charles Taylor, Herman Zechiel, James Wharton, William Chambers, Donald Higley, Ora West, Robert Wise, Harry Duncan, Robert Johnson, Robert Humphrey, Harold Walsh, Walter Jones, Thomas Womacks. Page Thirty-seven 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 SOPHOMORES Our sophomore class is an exception to the rule, that the sophomores are practi- cally nothing in school. They started out in their freshman year showing great promise of future accomplishments and now the class is fulfilling those promises and making more. There are many things yet to be done, but the sophomores are capable of doing these and coming through with flying colors. In all groups there are always a few outstanding ones. In this group the outstanding are: Estelle Agnew, music; Elizabeth Arnold, athletics; Leilia A ' Neals, athletics; Clayton Davidson, athletics; Jack Gray, athletics; Lee Helmer, music; Jim Hetzel, athletics; Harold Keehn, athletics; William Lightcap, athletics; Maxine McNeely, athletics; Mary Frances Morland, athletics; Howard Powell, athletics; Mildred Seymour, athletics; Jim Spooner, athletics. SOPHOMORE GIRLS Row 1 Top : Mildred Seymour, Evelyn Stupeck, Ruth Tucker, Kathryn Dick, Laura Lute, Kathryn Harris, Henrietta Fisher, Mary Wheeler, Ruth Von Doehren, Mildred Austin, Agnes Jensen, Pearl Hershman, Marjorie Clifford, Virginia Hamilton, Helen Filgiano. Row 2: Hazel Strong, Blanche Martinal, Mary Angela Reibly, Mary Harrold, Mary Frances Morland, Eleanor Kotefka, Lillian Kinzie, Pauline Hildreth, Alice Burch, Ermadine Zechiel, Leilia A ' Neals, Jean Green, Margaret Kjos, Hannah Horner, Esther Nehring, Virginia Frederick. Row 3 : Amanda Doelling, Mary Gant, Gladys Palmer, Clara Brown, Jenelle Thatcher, Leona Kinne, Thelma Wertman, Bertha Kutsheid, Hazel Dickinson, Genevieve Olds, Elizabeth Arnold, Vivian Bassinger, Marjorie Clauden, Maxine McNeely, Helen Ball. Page Thirty-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SOPHOMORE HONOR ROLL Eric Andres Robert Burk Amanda Doelling Jud Dye Richard Field Hyland Fulton Mary Gant Mary Harrold Hannah Horner Allwyn Harold Keehn Leona Kinne Adelaide Martinal Clyde Maxwell Blanche McNeely Esther Nehring Gladys Palmer Jenelle Thatcher Thelma Wertman Williamson 5 SPONSORS Vera L. Sieb Margaret Bartholomew SOPHOMORE BOYS Row 1 Top: John Seymour, John Havlick, Allen Snider, Clyde Maxwell, Hyland Fulton, Richard Fields, Harold Wojahn, Allwyn Williamson, Thomas Frame, Joe Saunders, Sam Linkimer, Oscar Froberg, Richard Marks, Keith Brown, William Lindwall, John O ' Connor. Row 2: Owen Ogden, Harry Johnson, Richard Maudlin, Harold Keehn, Clayton David- son, Charles Ogden, Jud Dye, William Jessen, Marvin Cook, James Hetzel, Byron Blachly, Robert Parker, Adolph Nielson, Robert Burk, James Wark. Row 3 : James Spooner, John Timm, Mandel Bryarly, Tom Sheffield, Maurice Daly, Bernard Ulsh, John Mathewson, Robert Brady, Gerald Pence, Lewis Jones, Jess Wheeler, Frank Bowman, Rolland Burkhart, Carroll Durand, Vincent Gray. Page Thirty-nine I 93 I THE VALENIAN 193 1 FRESHMEN Although they have only been in high school a year already certain members of the freshman class show promise of accomplishing great things before they are grad- uated. Instead of shrinking back into the dark corners of the halls, these students have fallen into step with the march of the upperclassmen and are doing their share to keep activities in Valparaiso High school rolling. If they just keep in step the rest of their high school days, the school should rightly be proud of the class of 1934. The following are outstanding: Ralph Baker, athletics; John McBride, athletics; Frances Miller, athletics; Lewis Pumroy, athletics; Helen Quinn, athletics; Pauline Ruge, athletics; Mildred Shideler, athletics; Lucille Gifford, scholarship; Louise Goddard, scholarship; Bettie Wark, scholarship. FRESHMAN GIRLS Row 1 Top : Laura Bartz, Rosemary Wyland, Margaret Peek, Frances Rader, Grace Fillwock, Margaret Kindt, Louise Frakes, Mary Bay, Stella Sidorsky, Lenore Wells, Bertha O ' Conner, Mary Gregory, Mary Deal, Jane Getzinger, Vera Snow, Miriam Cox, Louise Goddard, Marjorie Parsons. Row 2: Kathryn Kreiger, Martha Rose, Doris Crowe, Ruth Thatcher, Rena Thorgren, Dorothy Hagen, Helen Blanchard, LaVerne Gentz, Lucille Gifford, Mildred Shideler, Etheleyene Truett, Laverne Annis, Irene Pivarnik, Catherine Blaney, Edna Plummer, Mary Schroeder, Golda Frame, Mary Leachman, Zina Butterfield, Charlotte Lemster, Mary Okan, Pauline Ruge, Margaret Jean Lindall, Jean Allet. Row Z: Bernice Pumroy, Irene Dockery, Edna Goodrich, Arlen Sines, Alberta Gast, Rosemarie Maudlin, Ethel Johnson, Helen Quinn, Frances Miller, Irene Wil- liams, Marguerite Shaw, Dorothy Krieger, Ruth Trapp, Eva Grass, Mary Jane Gannon, Mary Alice Miller, Doris Perry, Marcella Osborne, Helen Alms. Row 4: Sabina Brzuskiewicz, Katherine Wright, Ruth Wilson, Audrey Miller, Marie Eick, Jeanne Clifford, Maxine Runyan, Dorothy Hitesman, Elizabeth Urschel, Mardell Coburn, Bettie Wark. Page Forty I 93 I THE VALENIAN I 93 I FRESHMAN HONOR ROLL Laverne Annis Laura Bartz Irvin Bernhart Edwin Bond Frank Briggs Mardell Cobuen Mary Deal Lucille Gifford Louise Goddard Marcella Osbourne John Helen Quinn Pauline Ruge Mildred Shideler Ralph Suesse Rena Thorngren Elinor Trunk Gerald Urschel Mary Alice Waldorph Bettie Wark Lenore Wells Williamson FRESHMAN BOYS Row 1 Top: Erwin Montoney, William Stephens, Donald Berrier, Irvin Bernhart, Donald Akers, John Louis, Gordon Coulton, Gilbert Butler, Floyd Tilson, Robert Sharp, George Kriston, Howard Tidholm, Wayne Horney, Vernon Hartley, John McBride, Ralph Baker, Albert Kitchen, Vernon Marrell. Row 2: Raymond Johnson, Harry Malony, Chester Mohnsen, Francis Chester, Ray Berlin, Paul Riddle, Russell Marquart, Tom Maulsby, Richard Palmer, James Leachman, John Horak, David Hollett, Charles Stephens, Rolland Humphrey, John Shewan, Robert Christopher. Row 3 : John Williams, James Rowland, Robert Shedd, Gerald Urschel, George Land- grebe, Gerald Wilgen, Oliver Pierce, Charles Wilgen, Oscar Fitzgerald, Foster West, Lloyd Hamacher, Edwin Bond, Jack Mahon, Harvey Peterson. Row 4: Robert Pierce, William Pinkerton, John Ciesielski, Robert Griffin, James Bell, John Clark, Richard Krull, Herbert Bodenheimer, Lester Barkeley, Glen Hazelton, Ralph Suesse, Frank Briggs, James Snow. Page Forty-one 93 1 THE VALENIAN 931 FRESHMEN 1931 With the new year of 1931 and its trials and tribulations came thirty- five freshmen to Valparaiso High School, transferred with the following recommendations from junior high. — They are one of the finest groups of students we have sent over. They are all average or above and we gave remarkably few P ' s while they were here. Among those who achieved exceptional scholastic honors while in junior high and who gained the honor roll with an average of ten points every month are : Laurel Zimmerman Helen Rae Adams Dorothy Goddard Evelyn Jacobs Margaret MacFarlane These students are entering a new phase of life altogether and it is hoped that they will find it quite as interesting as junior high school and will leave it with the same amount of regret. This class is unorganized ; so there are no officers and sponsors to mention. 1931 FRESHMEN Row 1 Top: Onita Hill, Helen Kriston, Helen Rae Adams, Rosalie Falls, Margaret MacFarlane, Evelyn Jacobs, Catherine Jungjohan, Thelma Sherrick, Catherine Fredericks, Virginia Graves. Row 2: Laurel Zimmerman, Ruby Crisp, Roberta Koble, Cora Bastel, Mary Wright, Dorothy Goddard, Sarah Jane Stapleton, Dorothy Evans, Birdie Lightcap, Lillian Ruth Ferrell, Nora Bastel. Row 3 Seated: Henry Donnelly, Orval Lute, Ralph Keehn, Myron Bassinger, Wesley Watson, William Beach, Howard Brown, Harrison Baker. Page Forty-two 1 N ciiumes 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 VALENIAN With the election of the 1931 Valenian staff early in the school year of 1930-1931 work was immediately begun under the direction of Mrs. Foor, sponsor. This book was planned and gradually grew into the form which you now have before you. Although the Valenian is published by the senior class the staff has tried through words and pictures to give a complete record of every department in the school for the entire year. If this book pleases you the staff will feel well repaid for the hours of work spent in com- piling it. JUNIOR MEMBERS William Chambers Editor-in-chief Gilbert Holt Business Manager ANNUAL STAFF Row 1 Top: Rowell Conklin, Editor-in-chief; Alfred Rader, Business Manager; Jane Gowland, Literary Editor; Hazel Bright, Art Editor; Mary Alice McGill, Snapshot Editor. Row 2: James Chester, Snapshot Editor; Mary Frances Powell, Athletics Editor; Philip White, Athletics Editor; Selma Lindall, Activities Editor; Jack Bennett, Joke Editor. Jih 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SPONSOR Vera L. Sieb THE VALPOST When Valparaiso High School issued its first newspaper on November 7, 1930, the name The Valpost , submitted by George Baker, appeared at the top. Miss Sieb, the sponsor, directs a very competent staff. The paper is supported by the English classes and general contributions of fellow students. In this way students in English and journ- alism are given valuable opportunity to dem- onstrate their ability as cub reporters. Pupils of various classes are often assigned to write special activities of their classes. Through this medium the thoughts, feel- ings, and hopes of the student body are expressed. The code of ethics adopted by the staff is as follows : Platform of Paper Support and instigate student activities. Animate relationship between students. Establish high banking percentage. Maintain the regulations of the school. Uphold the reputation of the school. Encourage the support of advertisers. VALPOST Row 1 Top: Charles Zulich, Robert Wise, Ralph Nichols, Bruce Zimmerman, Guy Kitchen, Donald Higley, Ora K. West, Philip Getzinger, Darwin Whitesell. Row 2: Marian Kinzie, Alfreda Putman, Rosemary Blaese, Dorothy Anderson, Dorothy Dean, Genevieve Smith. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Page Forty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club was organized and sponsored early in the school year by Mrs. Marian Van Hooser to stimulate interest in public questions, to improve student judg- ment, to promote open-mindedness and cour- tesy in argument, and to expand the speaking abilities of the members. The high school debating club has worked industriously, though seemingly under cover, on the proposition Resolved : That the present system of installment buying of consumption goods is detrimental to business. The officers are Karl Tilton, president and Frank Briggs, secretary. On December sixth Mrs. Van Hooser and four members, Karl Tilton, Naomi Deck, James Bell, and Janet Nuppnau represented the local club at the conference debate held at Lafayette where the Coeds of Purdue and Buffalo University, Buffalo, New York, re-staged last year ' s radio debate between Purdue and Northwestern University, on our chosen subject. The affirmative team is James Bell, Clyde A ' Neals, and Karl Tilton. The negative team is Thelma Wertman, Robert Lytle, and Kathryn Harris. It is hoped that debating will become as important an outside activity as basketball and football. SPONSOR Mrs. Marian Van Hooser Page Forty-five 931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 SPONSOR Eleanore T. Bisbee GIRL RESERVES Last year a group of girls under the spon- sorship of Miss Bisbee organized a division of the Girl Reserves. This year, because of the number of girls wanting to enter, it was open- ed to all high school girls. The number of girls joining was so large that it was necessary to divide the club into three smaller groups. It was sectioned into the Senior group, the Blue Triangle, composed of juniors and sophomores and the freshman Julianne group. Near the end of the year Miss Bisbee left for a new posi- tion and Mrs. Beldon took over the seniors, Mrs. Schenck, the juniors and sophomores, and Miss Vannice, the freshmen. Interesting programs were given at every meeting and the subject of vocations stressed extensively during the year. Parties were given by each group and several combined functions were enjoyed. A great deal of charity work was done. At Thanksgiving time bas- kets were given by each division to the needy. A Christmas party was given for some poor children and baskets were distributed. In the Christ- mas pageant the Girl Reserves helped with the decorating. GIRL RESERVES OFFICERS Row 1 Top: Mary Gustafson, Kathryn Harris, Mary Gant, Dorothy Hagen, Frances Rader, Ruth Sanford, Lucille Berrier, Frances Miller. Row 2: Marie Clark, Louise Goddard, Genevieve Smith, Dorothy Dean, Mary Murphy, Marjorie Claudon, Bettie Wark. Page Forty-six 193 1 THE VALENIAN 1931 OFFICERS James Chester Girdon Shults Mr. Schenck, Sponsor Philip White Gene Pauley Ernest Knapp HI-Y The V. H. S. chapter of the Hi-Y, an organization fostered by the Y. M. C. A., was founded on St. Valentine ' s Day in 1926. At the time it was a small group, but it has grown to a membership of forty-two. Mr. Schenck is sponsor, having succeeded Mr. Jessee. The Hi-Y has had several impor- tant activities this year. The revenue from the check room, which was in operation during the basketball games, in addition to the dues, was used, in part, to furnish clothing for needy boys during the Christmas season. These boys were selected by the faculties of the various city schools. A Bible contest was conducted throughout the state, Mr. Brown being the local instructor. After a six weeks ' period of study, each contestant wrote an essay which was judged by state committees. A play, Jimmy ' s Little Sister, was presented in the gym. The officers of the club are : James Chester, president ; Philip White, vice-president ; Girdon Shults, secretary ; Gene Pauley, treasurer ; Ernest Knapp, sergeant-at-arms. „. xil- Y Row 1 Top: Benjamin Schenck, Philip White, Hugh Smith, Leon Dean, Michael DeGrazia, Glenn Maxwell, Don Lytle, Harry Weiler, Jesse Keehn, Raymond Miller, Robert Ruge. Row 2: Alexander Ebersold, Mr. Ralph Schenck, sponsor, Loring Gillespie, Rowell Conklin, Jack Gibbs, James Wharton, Alfred Rader, Robert Wise, Liston Gott. Row 3 : Jim Hildreth, Gene Pauley, Jack McNay, Ernest Knapp, Leonard Lindholm, Girdon Shults, William Chambers, Gilbert Holt, Roger Moody, Robert Lytle. Page Forty-seven J 93 1 THE VALENIAN I 93 J Ralph E. Schenck COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is one of the lat- est innovations in the school life of Valpa- raiso High School. All students having four academic credits and who are taking some commercial work or have taken some are eligible. The aim of this club is to de- velop interest in commercial studies. The pur- pose is to help find opportunities for commer- cial students to secure employment, and to co-operate with other organizations and de- partments of the school for the best interests of Valparaiso High School. The commercial law class, directed by Mr. Schenck, presented the play Legitimate Errors before the student body on December 10, 1930. Another play Diogenes Looks For A Secretary, coached by Miss Hudson, was also presented before the school. An adver- tising contest showing the history of advertising and the part it plays in modern business was given. Drill in parliamentary procedure was empha- sized. COMMERCIAL CLUB Row 1 Top: Keith Brown, John Williams, Mary Frances Powell, William Shewan, Maxine Martin, Hazel Peterson, Lorraine Bordeau, Raymon Engel, Hazel Bright, Berniece Pumroy, Stanley Alms, Maxine Evans, Helen Cobb, Harvey Peterson. Row 2: Mr. Schenck, sponsor, LaVerne Annis, Thelma Moore, Mary Gustafson, Cath- erine Alyea, Clara Brown, Mary Alice Sharp, LaVerne Gantz, Genevieve Olds, Dorothy Richards. Row 3: Theron Horner, Oscar Froberg, Henry Sauter, Thomas Womacks, Harold Sanz, James Bell, Harry Waldorph, Haven Deck. Page Forty-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 THE OCTETTE The musical talent of the high school has increased this year until we have been able to substitute an octette for last year ' s quartette. This is the second octette the high school has had since ' 29. In that year, when the first octette was formed, eight seniors composed the group. The four girls and four boys who are members of this year ' s octette are : Estelle Ag- new and Wilma Beach, soprano; Ernestine Butler and Selma Lindall, alto ; William Cham- bers and Vernon Forney, tenor; James Whar- ton and Clarence Hurley, bass, with Robert Kinne substituting for the latter while he was busy with the senior play. The Octette sang for Mr. Julian ' s reception at the Woman ' s Club, for the high school in the Boucher Gymnasium, and also for the Woman ' s Club several times. Mary Stevens Myers OCTETTE Vernon Forney, William Chambers, Wilma Beach, Estelle Agnew, Selma Lindall, Ernestine Butler, James Wharton, Clarence Hurley. Page Forty-nine 1931 THE VALE N IAN I 93 I GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB This year the attendance of the Girls ' Glee Club, under the supervi- sion of Mrs. Mary Myers, was larger than in former years. There were sixty-nine members, each being there at every practice and each doing her share to make the 1931 Girls ' Glee Club a better one than ever before. This group appeared before the high school assembly four times during the year and was favorably received by the student body. The Glee Club aided in the Christmas pageant and commencement. This year the glee clubs presented that well-known and popular oper- etta Pinafore. They spent much time and effort on this play which made it a great succ ess. The public accepted it as one of the best operettas ever produced by the Valparaiso High School Glee Clubs. The officers for the year were : Alfreda Putnam, president ; Mary Ellen LaRue, vice-president; Selma Lindall, secretary; Wilma Beach, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Myers, director; Miss Dorothy Anderson, accompa- nist. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Row 1 Top: Selma Lindall, Marjorie Parsons, Margaret Jean Lindall, Maxine Run- yan, Jeanne Clifford, Hazel Strong, Adelaide Martinal, Mary Nolan, Kathryn Harris, Dorothy Anderson, Lenore Wells, Myra A ' Neals, Dorothy Hagan, Mary Bay, Kathryn Blaney, Edna Plummer. Row 2: Berniece Pumroy, Mary Deal, Dorothy Gregory, Wihnetta Dykes, Vadna Pomeroy, Blanche Martinal, Lucille Henry, Wilma Beach, Alfreda Putman, Estella Agnew, Irma Mae Hoback, Margaret Stapleton, Frances Rader, Gladys Palmer, Mary Gant, Vera Snow, Arlen Sines, Evelyn Haminersley. Row 3 : Mary Wheeler, Helen Quinn, Emily Agnew, Florence Burns, Clara Brown, Thelma Moore, Ernestine Butler, Mrs. Myers, Director, Hazel Bright, Rose- mary Blaese, Mary Evelyn Goddavd, Helen Ferguson, Leila A ' Neals, Marga- ret Muster, Eleanore Crisman, Joette Musselman, Helen Ball. Page Fifty 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Laugh and the world laughs with you ! This seems to be the under- lying motto of the Boys ' Glee Club, from the appearance of the boys, and from their striving to the utmost to uphold this, when every Tuesday and Thursday morning they assemble under the capable direction of Mrs. Mary Myers, director of the music department. This Glee Club is the largest the school has had for a long time. Among its appearances have been those alone before the student body in the gymnasium and those aided by the Girls ' Glee Club. Also they aided in the Christmas pageant and the commencement exercises. This year the combined glee clubs presented the well-known, popular operetta, Pinafore. They spared neither time nor effort to make this play a great success. The public enthusiastically accepted it as one of the best operettas ever produced by the Valparaiso High School. Every member of the glee club was allowed to participate; if he had no leading role, he acted as a member of the chorus. Each loyal member of this club receives as his reward for service rendered, one-fourth credit a school year. The officers are : James Wharton, president ; Robert Kinne, vice- president; Jack Gibbs, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Myers, director; Miss Mary Murphy, accompanist. BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Row 1 Top: Rowell Conklin, Robert Wise, Clarence Hurley, Ora K. West, James Bell, Kenneth Williamson, Roger Moody, Gerald Smith, Clyde A ' Neals. Row 2 : Harold Gast, Howerth Goetz, Charles Zulieh, Robert Johnson, Marvin Cook, Raymond Miller, Gerald Pence. Row 3: Karl Tilton, William Chambers, Vernon Forney, James Wharton, Jack Gibbs, Harry Weiler, Robert Kinne, Stanley Alms. Page Fifty-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 931 BAND This year marked the debut of the high school band under the direc- tion of August Bucci. The forty-six piece group made its first bow at the Horace Mann-Valparaiso basketball game and played at all the remaining games of the season. At the regional tournament it introduced The Green and White Victory March , written by Mr. Bucci. The band played at several entertainments during the year and was greatly appreciated. This organization has shown as marked an improvement as any in the music department. Toward the latter part of the year new instruments were added. Among these were the sousaphone, several French horns and a division of trombones which contributed to the tone and size of the company. The members, aided by several local organizations, are endeav- oring to buy uniforms in order to make a better impression and a more spectacular showing when making public appearance. Thanks must be given to Mr. Bucci and the players for rounding out in such good form in so short a time. BAND Piccolo — Keith Brown; Clarinets — Frank Briggs, Leo Clifford, Irene Trimm, Thomas Frame, Laura Bartz, George Wrasse; Saxophones — Rolland Burkhart, John Henry Timm; Bass Saxophone — Glenn Maxwell; French Horn — Vernon Forney; Baritone — John Williams; Snare Drums — Robert Kinne; Bass Drum — Ray Wheeler; Sousa- phone — Fred Skinner; Trombones — Herbert Bodenheimer, Billy Wells, Alfreda Putnam, Stanley Alms, Clarence Hurley; Trumpets — James Wharton, Herman Zechiel, Hyland Fulton, Jack Gibbs, Earl Deal, James Horney. Page Fifty-tivo 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 ORCHESTRA Valparaiso has been very proud of its school orchestra during its fre- quent appearances throughout the year. Much credit is given Mrs. Myers for her successful leadership, and to the members of the orchestra for their untiring efforts in making these performances a success. The orchestra played for the senior play, furnished music for the high school operetta Pinafore and the junior high operetta, and is making its final appearance of this season at the commencement program. The orchestra is composed of the piano, two trumpets, one flute, one bass viol, five violins, one bass horn, three saxophones, three clarinets, one piccolo, and one cello. This organization is not large, but yet it figures prominently in the school activities. Since all musical organizations are carried on outside of the regular school hours the more credit should be given to those who participate. ORCHESTRA Piano — Dorothy Anderson; (First Row) : Violins — Ermadine Zechiel, Laura Bartz, Sam Saar. (Second Row) : Violins — Darwin Whitesell, Clarence Hurley; Bass Viol — Helen Ferguson; Flute — Gunnard Nielson; Clarinets — Frank Briggs, Adolph Nielson; Tuba — William Chambers; Trumpets — Jack Gibbs, Hyland Fulton; Cello — Kathryn Harris; Saxophones — Rolland Burkhart, Fred Skinner; Director — Mrs. Myers. Page Fifty-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SENIOR PLAY Gideon Heath.... ...Karl Tilton Blanche Heath Janet Nuppnau Adeline Heath Hazel Bright Blanchette Heath Helen Mohnsen Johnny Heath Rowell Conklin Roland Heath ....Clarence Hurley Fred Lawlor Guy Kitchen Lottie Pringle Helen Ferguson Dorcas Myra A ' Neals One of the most amusing amateur plays ever witnessed in Valparaiso was presented to the community on the night of February 18, at the Memorial Opera House. This was the verdict of the audience when the senior class of 1931 produced the unique play, The Millionaire. The Millionaire, a three act play, is a comedy in which many thrill- ing and humorous situations are assembled. Gideon Heath, acted by Karl Tilton, the hero of the play, was much respected for his supposed wealth and was pressed by the love of Blanche Heath, a young widow, who after finding out he had sold his mine and no longer had money, would have nothing more to do with him. Gideon then went back to his boy-hood sweetheart, who had believed in him in spite of everything. Each player was splendid in his part and showed the effects of Mrs. Van Hooser ' s excellent training. The money cleared was used for the 1931 Valenmn. Page Fifty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 H. M. S. PINAFORE Again the combined glee clubs scored a triumph when they presented a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, H. M. S. Pinafore. A matinee was given on the afternoon of March 26th for the grade schools, and an evening per- formance on the 27th. Assistance rendered by the art classes in making an ocean drop, and the manual training classes in building the ship ' s cabin helped to make possible this nautical comic opera. The musical department is self supporting and all proceeds go into its treasury for the purchase of instruments and music. The cast was : The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of The Admiralty, K. C. B _ Robert Kinne Capt. Corcoran, Commanding H. M. S. Pinafore James Wharton Ralph Rackstraw, Able Seaman George Hobaek Dick Deadeye, Able Seaman _._ ._ Gerald Pence Bob Becket, Boatswain ' s Mate Don Higley Bill Bobstay, Boatswain _ Clarence Hurley Josephine, Captain ' s Daughter ...Estelle Agnew Hebe, Sir Joseph ' s First Cousin Dorothy Bay Buttercup, A Portsmouth Bumboat Woman Selma Lindall First Lord ' s Sisters, His Cousins, His Aunts, Sailors. Scene The Quarterdeck of H. M. S. Pinafore, anchored off Portsmouth. Act I : — Noon Act II: — Night Page Fifty-five 1931 THE VALENIAN I 93 I MAY FESTIVAL— 1930 May is usually remembered for its flowers, but last year the people of Valparaiso remembered it for the May festival, given by the physical edu- cation classes. Proud mothers and fathers were enlightened as to the merits of their daughters in folk dancing, tumbling, and exercises. Isobel Garrison was chosen queen of the festival by a vote of the girls of seven gym classes. Betty Specht acted as her maid of honor, while Mary Gant, Virginia Moreland, Tresa Justice, Ruth Carlson, Helen Filgiano, Vh ginia Hamilton, Helen Bradney, and Jean Fitzgerald attended as court maids. The queen was placed on a throne surrounded by her attendants, where Mr. Boucher, our former superintendent, crowned her queen of May. The different classes gave eight dance numbers, a tumbling act, led by Lucille Berrier, exercises, and several novelty numbers. The festival was received so well by the public that a May festival has been firmly established on the calendar of the high school year. MAY QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Row 1 Top: Mary Gant, Helen Filgiano, Virginia Hamilton, Tresa Justice, Isobel Garrison, Helen Bradney, Betty Specht, Virginia Moreland, Ruth Carlson, Jean Fitzgerald. Row 2: Buddy Smith, Margaret Marquart, Joan Whipple, Hazel Peterson, Ethyl Wark, Peggy Toole, Maxine Jante. Page Fifty-six e I t c 5 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Ralph Powell Coach Claude Pauley Athletic Manager Helen Schudel Coach Page Fifty-seven 193 1 THE VALENIAN 93 1 FOOTBALL Valparaiso High School ' s football team showed a very decisive gain over last year ' s team in this year ' s conflicts. Their first game was a bit too much for them and Hammond went home with the honors. In the next battle the Green and White came back with a spirit that could not be knocked out of them and put Hobart in the depths. Again the team suf- fered a defeat to Riley of South Bend whose experience proved to be its gain in many ways. LTndaunted by this defeat the local eleven took the laurels from the Rochester eleven in a hard fought battle. This proved to be the terminating game of the season due to an infantile paralysis epi- demic. This dreaded disease claimed the life of Robert Thurman, a well- known and well-liked student and football star. SCHEDULE Sept. 13 Hammond There Sept. 20 Hobart Here Sept. 27 Riley of S. B. Here Oct. 4 Rochester There Oct. 11 Crown Point There Oct. 15 LaPorte Here Oct. 25 Plymouth Here Nov. 1 Hammond Tech. There FOOTBALL 1930 Row 1 Top: Kenneth Ban- — Assistant Coach, Jim Spooner, Robert Beyer, Carl Nichols, Robert Johnson, Devon Lemster, Robert Ruge, Albert Kitchen, Gene Pauley, George Baker, Lewis Pomeroy, Harold Keehn, Claude Pauley— Manager, Ralph Powell — Coach. Row 2: Jim Hildreth, Hugh Smith, Benjamin Schenck, Harry Duncan, Raymond Engle, Lewis Wood, Loring Gillespie, Philip Getzinger, Liston Gott, Homer Duncan, Ralph Baker, Stanley Flowers. Row 3: John Seymour, Sam Linkimer, Charles Stevens, Lester Barkley, Lee Helmer, Jack Bennett, Adolph Nielson, Clayton Davidson, Niel Hoback, James Snow, Mott Corcoran. Page Fif ty-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Page Fifty-nine 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 LORING GILLESPIE Forward Junior ROBERT RUGE Forward Junior HAROLD KEEIIN Center Sophomore JIM HILDRETH Guard Senior JIM HETZEL Guard Sophomore Page Sixty 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 LOUIS POMEROY Forward Freshman GILBERT HOLT Forward Junior DEVON LEMSTER Guard Junior PHILIP WHITE Center Senior GENE PAULEY Guard Senior Page Sixty-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 BASKETBALL 1930-1931 After the dust has settled and the warfare has ceased, we can view with pride the record made during the basketball season by the Valpo cagers. Eighteen out of the twenty-eight games were chalked to their credit besides second place in the regional tournament. This season certainly can not be deemed a failure for the Vikings. Their ramblings took them to many ports, but in none was defeat such that it could be called final. The Powell-men were somewhat inconsistent in that they beat some of the best teams in northern Indiana, then turned and lost to some of the weakest ones. The highlight of the season, however, was reached in the LaPorte game during the regional tourney. The Vikings defeated their time- honored rivals and Eastern Division Champions by a close score after a terrific uphill battle. Other peaks reached in the hardwood campaign of 1930-31 were the defeat of Emerson at the Gary tourney, the 18-16 snubbing of Froebel at the Steel City, and the 34-30 win over Washington at the Senator ' s gym. The success of the Powell-men seems to have been based on a non- individual, well moulded, smooth-running machine. Every man was a star in his position and all worked together with clock-like precision. The men listed in order of their total points are: Ruge 133, Hetzel 118, Hildreth 97, Gillespie 95, White 91, Keehn 46, Duncan 11, Pauley 8, Lemster 3, Holt 3, Pomeroy 2, Johnson 2, Powell 0. Games Won — 18 Games Lost — 10 SECTIONAL Valparaiso was once more host to the 1931 sectional tournament of this area. Although experiencing considerable more difficulty than in past years because of the transfer of two Lake County teams to Valpo, the Vikings were able to battle their way into the regional for the seventh consecutive year. Lowell and Crown Point, the two Lake County teams, were by far the strongest teams to oppose the Green and White in any recent sectional par- ticipated in by a Valpo quintet. Experiencing little difficulty in their first two games with Hebron and Liberty, the Powell-coached boys were forced to display every ounce they possessed when they tangled with Lowell and Crown Point in the semi- final and the final games of the meet. The final game between Valpo and Crown Point was one that will live long in the hearts of Valparaiso fans. Coming from behind in the last quarter with a courageous rally that swept the Crown Pointers off their feet, the Vikings established themselves as one of the gamest teams ever to wear the green and white of Valpo. Page Sixty-two 1931 THE VALENIAN I 93 J REGIONAL Horace Mann ' s smooth-functioning basketball team won the right to represent northern Indiana at the state tourney by defeating Valparaiso in the finals of the regional tournament held here on March 15. This team won its way to the finals by first defeating Brook by a top heavy margin in a listless game. The Valpo-LaPorte game received the distinction of being the most hotly waged, thrilling, nerve-wracking game of the season. Both teams were very evenly matched. The final game between Horace Mann and Valparaiso clearly demon- strated the fact that Keith Crown ' s crew was fortunate in drawing the weakest team in the tournament for their first game. The final score 20-12 does not really denote the difference between the two teams. If able to meet under exact conditions it is a question as to which group would be victorious. SCORES: — Horace Mann 36, Brook 16; Valpo 16, LaPorte 14: Horace Mann 20, Valpo 12. VALPO VIKINGS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS FOR 1930-1931 Opponent Valpo Opponent Score Score Place Chesterton 12 35....Here Rochester 6 20....Here Michigan City 19 23....There Washing-ton (E. C.)....15 14....Here Froebel ...11 7.. ..Here Hobart 17 20....Here Attica 25 13....Here Invitational Tournament, Gary Emerson 23 24 ...There Lew Wallace 17 24....There Froebel 19 9....There Froebel 16 18. ...There Elkhart 23 16....Here Emerson 8 32... .Here Washington (E. C.) IS 26....There Whiting 18 20. ...There North Side, Ft. Wayne. ..30 34....There Horace Mann 21 17 ...Here Hammond ..21 31. ...Here Emerson 23 16....There LaPorte 17 14....There Roosevelt (E. C.) 22 15....There Michigan City ..11 28.. ..Here Conference Games — Won 2, Lost 5 Games Played 22— Won 13, Lost 9 SECOND TEAM SCHEDULE AND RESULTS 1930-1931 Opponent Valpo Opponent Sco?-e Score Place Merrillville 10 22 ...There Chesterton 5 10... Here Merrillville 6 25....Here Washington (E. C.) ...13 17.. ..Here Froebel 12 ll....Here Hobart 13 14....Here Wanatah 23 24... Here Froebel 14 21. .There Elkhart 13 18 ...There Emerson 18 14. ...Here Washington (E. C.) 23 17.. ..There Whiting 11 18....Here Horace Mann ..16 11.. ..Here Hammond ..19 12.. ..Here Emerson 19 20. ...There LaPorte 30 12... There Roosevelt (E. C.) 20 22.. ..There Wanatah 24 16....Here Games Played 18— Won 11, Lost 7 Page Sixty-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 BASKETBALL RESERVES The reserve team made a good showing this year, winning ten of their eighteen contests. Some very good basketball was played as well as some poor. Most of the boys on this squad are underclassmen and great hopes are built upon them for next year. Several of the players are first team calibre and should see service next season. A number of schools play their first team substitutes as reserves but Valparaiso has never practiced that, being of the opinion that all boys possible should have playing ex- perience. Probably the most outstanding and exciting game was a one point victory over Emerson, and the one bringing us the most honor was beating Wanatah, who went to the semi-finals in the LaPorte sectional. BASKETBALL RESERVES Standing: John McBride, Stanley Flowers, Howard Tidholm, John Seymour, Raymond Falls, Albert Kitchen, Sam Linkimer, Ray Flowers. Seated: Jack Gray, Howard Powell, Robert Johnson, George Baker, Robert Humphrey, Howard Kindt, James Spooner, William Lightcap, Ralph Baker. Page Sixty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 AWARDS FOR 1930-1931 FOOTBALL LETTERS 1. George Baker 2. Frank Bowman 3. James Chester 4. Harry Duncan 5. Loring Gillespie 6. Liston Gott 7. Jim Hildreth 8. Robert Johnson 9. Harold Keehn 10. Devon Lemster 11. Carl Nichols 12. Gene Pauley 13. Robert Ruge 14. Bennie Schenck 15. Robert Thurman MONOGRAMS 1. Ralph Baker 2. Mott Corcoran 3. Raymond Engel 4. Stanley Flowers 5. Phil Getzinger 6. Niel Hoback 7. Albert Kitchen 8. Louis Pomroy 9. John Seymour 10. Hugh Smith 11. James Spooner 12. James Wharton 13. Lewis Wood TRACK (1930) Maynard Ealing Loring Gillespie James Chester Aaron Brown Robert Pulver Gilbert Holt Mark Mui-vihill Clavton Davidson Hugh Smith John Miller William Chambers Benjamin Schenck BASKETBALL LETTERS 1. Loring Gillespie 2. James Hildreth 3. James Hetzel 4. Gilbert Holt 5. Harold Keehn 6. Devon Lemster 7. Gene Pauley 8. Louis Pumroy 9. Robert Ruge 10. Phil White MONOGRAMS George Baker Ralph Baker Clayton Davidson Jack Gray Robert Humphrey Ray Jankowski 7. Robert Johnson 8. Howard Kindt 9. William Lightcap 10. Howard Powell 11. James Spooner 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BASEBALL (1930) Donald Lytle Leonard Lindholm Robert Johnson Victor Johnson Victor Tilton Robert Ruge James Hildreth Devon Lemster Ernest Knapp GOLF (1930) Ezra Beach Howard Powell Michael DeGrazia Perry Sisson 1931 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Date Team Place April 17 Wheatfield Valparaiso April 24 Hammond Hammond May 1 Washington Washington May 8 Whiting Valparaiso May 15 Washington Valparaiso May 22 Whiting Whiting May 29 Hammond Valparaiso BASEBALL Prospects, at the beginning of the baseball season, for a winning nine this year were more promising than those of recent years. Approximately sixty boys, some experienced and some inexperienced, reported to Coach Powell for the initial practice on Boucher Field, Mon- day, March 30. The veterans reporting for practice were: Jim Hildreth, Rowell Conklin, Bob Ruge, Bob Johnson, Harry Johnson, Gene Pauley, and Bob Humphrey. All of these fellows have experienced playing against confer- ence teams and will form the backbone of the 1931 team. Page Sixty-five 1931 THE V ALE N I AN 1931 INTRAMURAL SPORTS Noonday interscholastic games proved to be very popular with the student body this year. At the opening of the school year, playground ball was in vogue, but this sport was soon barred by faulty weather. Still the red blood of youth demanded action, hence Coach Ralph Powell permitted the students to play scrub basketball. The one who succeeds most is he who can push and catch a little more successfully than his fellow. It might also be added that this form of recreation is excellent training for football men. The coach realizing this, and seeing that much good material was going to waste, organized the Noonday League, composed of eight teams, which went through a set schedule and then played a tournament. Benny Schenck ' s Purples took the honors, closely followed by Ernie Knapp ' s Blues. In March the interclass tournament was played and the seniors marched off with the honors after having defeated the sophomores in the final game. This was followed by the organizing of the Indoor Baseball League consisting of six teams which was replaced by the favorite fair weather game, playground ball, which is not so easy and so much of a snap as its name leads one to believe. The sides are evenly divided with no restriction as to the number of players. The rules are very similar to those of official baseball, the ball being of the indoor game size. GOLF Golf was introduced in Valparaiso High School in 1926. Although a minor sport it has made a splendid showing in meets and tournaments. In 1929 the local team placed second in the Northern Indiana Golf Meet in which twelve teams represented their alma mater. The contest, held at Gary, was won by Central of South Bend. In 1930 the Valpo four composed of Perry Sisson, Ezra Beach, Howard Powell, and Michael DeGrazia won four out of five contests, plac- ing fourth in the golf meet, held at Valparaiso. The games included in the schedule : Opponent Valparaiso Rochester 3 9 (There) Valpo University 3 7 (Here) Rochester 3 8 (There) South Bend (Riley) 3% 5% (Here) South Bend (Central) 6 4 (There) Jack Gray, Howard Powell, Haven Deck, Clarence Hurley Page Sixty-six 1931 THE VALENIAN 931 GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION In the fall of 1930 a Girls ' Athletic Association was formed in the high school by Miss Helen Schudel, physical training director, to develop higher ideals, to promote athletics, to create a love of sports, to foster the ideals of good sportsmanship, and to improve the health of the girls. The association is made up of active and associate members. The former are those who have paid their dues and have earned fifty points. The latter members are those who have signified their intention of parti- cipating in various activities and have paid their dues. The officers of the association are: President Dorothy Dean Vice-president Genevieve Smith Secretary Helen Cobb Treasurer Elizabeth Arnold Managers of each authorized activity, pub- licity manager, and scrap book managers. Awards are given to members who have earned 250 points or more. These awards are : 250 points — class numerals ; 600 points — monogram ; 1000 points — sweater. A chevron is awarded for each additional 500 points. The best all-around senior girl as selected by the non-senior mem- bers of the board is presented with a silver cup on which her name is placed. The cup is retained at the school as a permanent trophy. Points are given for soccer, volley ball, basketball, baseball, track, tumbling, perfect attendance, maintaining good posture, maintaining sat- isfactory weight, each of the executive positions, and an E honor grade in gym. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Row 1 Top: Zelma Jones, Helen Cobb, Lucille Berrier, Henrietta Fisher, Hazel Peter- son, Ada Jensen, Ernestine Butler, Elizabeth Arnold. Row 2: Rosemary Blaese, Genevieve Smith, Dorothy Dean, Helen Quinn, Jane Gowland, Pauline Ruge, Mildred Seymour. Page Sixty-seven 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 GIRLS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Much enthusiasm was displayed this past season in the girls ' varsity basketball, because it marked the last that the varsity would ever play. Since the formation of the Girls ' Athletic Association, there can be only intramural games. The season closed by staging a fierce conquest over Knox and coming out with a 17-15 victory. About seventy girls were out for the varsity group at the beginning of the season. After the first team had been selected it was found that in this group was one freshman, Pauline Ruge, and one girl, Mary Frances Powell, who has played on the varsity team all four years. The line up was as follows : Dorothy Dean and Mildred Seymour, guards. Genevieve Smith and Elizabeth Arnold, forwards. Mary Frances Powell and Leilia A ' Neals, centers. Although this group won only one game out of the four, much credit is due the girls because of their hard work. Therefore they should be proud of their achievements. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Standing: Ethel Johnson, Autumn Thatcher, Margaret Kindt, Mildred Austin, Bettie Wark, Mary Miller, Pauline Ruge, Ada Jensen, lima Mae Hoback, Maxine McNeely, Pauline Hildreth, Fay McNeely, Elinor Trunk. Seated: Elizabeth Arnold, Zelma Jones, Leilia A ' Neals, Helen Cobb, Mary Frances Powell, Rosemary Blaese, Lucille Benier, Dorothy Dean, Genevieve Smith. Mildred Seymour. Page Sixty-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 Genevieve Smith Lucille Berrier Charlotte Lemster Mary Jane Gannon Mary Frances Moreland Eleanor Kotefka Dorothy Dean SOCCER Approximately sixty-five girls turned out one cool September afternoon in answer to Miss Schudel ' s call for soccer teams. This was the first time that teams of this sort were or- ganized at Valparaiso High School. The girls took tests for the various positions : goal-keep- er ; right and left full-backs ; right, center, and left halfbacks; center forward; right and left inside forwards ; and right and left outside for- wards, and were placed in that position for which they were best fitted. Teams and cap- tains were chosen as follows : The Barriers Lucille Berrier The Alquere Thelma Wertman The Amazons Mildred Seymour The Braves Dorothy Hitesman A tournament was played in October with the Barriers coming out the winner. The results were as follows : Alquere 2, Barriers ... 2, Barriers 3, Amazons 1. Braves 1. Alquere 0. An honorary varsity team was chosen by Miss Schudel and Henrietta Fisher, manager. The girls gaining positions on this team were as follows : Forwards: Elizabeth Arnold, Mildred Austin, Genevieve Smith, Dorothy Dean, Margaret Kindt. Halfbacks: Mary Frances Moreland, Thel- ma Wertman, Zelma Jones. Fullbacks : Kotefka. Jeanne Clifford, Eleanor Goalkeeper: Lucille Berrier. Henrietta Fisher Captain Page Sixty-nine 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 GIRLS ' INTER-CLASS BASKETBALL The girls of the G. A. A. who participated in basketball had a very enjoyable season un- der Miss Schudel ' s leadership. The seasonal tryouts for this sport resulted in a division in- in two groups, A and B, including upper and lower classmen respectively. The A girls who were more skilled in all tactics of the game act- ed as the varsity group and from it were cho- sen the varsity team. The A group captains were as follows : — Plumbers, Genevieve Smith; Fords, Elizabeth Arnold. The B group captains were: — Fight- ing Greens, Grace Fillwock; Pirates, Henrietta Fisher; Pugs, Rhea Havlick; Wildcats, Mary Frances Moreland. Rosemary Blaese Captain Keen rivalry developed when it was decided to have a tournament, in which all teams struggled for the 1931 girls intramural basketball cham- pionship. The A squad ' s tournament was not played out as each team won one game. Instead of playing it over, each member of the teams received twenty-five points in the G. A. A. The B squad ' s tourney was won by Fillwock ' s Fighting Greens, win- ning all of the three games they played, while Moreland ' s Wildcats captured second place, with Fisher ' s Pirates and Havlick ' s Pugs coming in third and fourth. TUMBLING Probably the most fascinating extra-curricular activity of the G. A. A., tumbling, began in March. A committee, consisting of Helen Quinn, chairman, Frances Miller, Elizabeth Arnold, and Leilia A ' Neals, drew up a list of point earning stunts dividing them into three groups, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. For each stunt successfully done, four points were given. The part the tumbling girls had in the May Festi- val proved the skill which can be developed and enjoyed by consistent practice. Page Seventy 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 TUMBLING TEAM Kneeling: Mildred Seymour, Lucille Berrier. Standing: Enid Firebaugh, Elizabeth Arnold, Grace Filhvock, Frances Miller, Margaret Kindt, Helen Quinn, Leilia A ' Neals. - au VOLLEY BALL Row 1 Top: Dorothy Dean, Mary Jean Cannon, Edna Plummer, Jane Gowland, Mildred Austin, Helen Cobb, Mary Miller, Roberta Kobel, Nora Bastel, Mardell Coburn, Bettie Wark, Mildred Seymour, Vadna Pomeroy. Row 2: Berdie Lightcap, Laurel Zimmerman, Jeanne Clifford, Margaret Kindt, Dorothy Evans, Autumn Thatcher, Margaret MacFarlane, Elvera Johnson, Margaret Jane Lindall, Ruth Sanford, Cora Bastel, Catherine Jungjohan, Grace Filhvock. Row 3: Mary Daly, Mary Nolan, Ethel Johnson, Hazel Dickenson, Leilia A ' Neals, Mildred Sheidler, Gladys Palmer, Eleanor Crisman, Mary Evelyn Sanz. Row 4: Dorothy Goddard, Frances Miller, Helen Quinn, Elizazeth Arnold, Mary Bay, Louise Frakes, Ruth Trapp, Marcella Osborne, Pauline Hildreth, Dorothy Hagen, Ruth Wilson, Vivian Bassinger, Ruth Ferrell. Page Seventy-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 SONGS Green and White Oh, Green and White arise to glory To summits of envied fame. Fight on every field and never yield, Exalting your honored name. RAH! RAH! RAH! Vikings marching on to victory With courage and pluck and brawn, Fight ! fight ! Green and White, now win the day ; Then on to victory, Valpo, on. March of the Vikings On, you Valpo Vikings, to the front; For the Green and White you ' re winning glory. On, you fighting Vikings, we implore, Our hearts, our hopes are yours forever more. — Fight ! On, you Valpo Vikings, to the fore ; Our ship is one that can ' t be sunk. We can only win or lose — So light up the fuse. Fight, you Vikings, fight ! fight ! fight ! Page Seventy-two e a 1 u t e s 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Page Seventy-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 193 1 Page Seventy-four I 93 J THE VALENIAN 1931 Louie PMev.1 Page Seventy-fii ' e 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 C A L E September 3 — School opens with a bang; Gene Pauley drops an encyclopoedia on the floor. 4 — Carl Nichols starts his famous whistling in the library; Carl won ' t enjoy it long. 6 — First school week over. Everybody rejoices. 9 — Gerald Urschel emerges from two hours ' private study, and announces that there remains only 8 months and 3 weeks of school. 10 — Bud Dodd again begins his three- day-a-week schedule. 11 — For the first time this year, all the freshies went to the proper room every period. 19 — Clyde A ' Neals invents a perpetual motion machine, but he can ' t get it started. 23 — Revenge! The Vikings down Hobart 13-0. Now for Riley. 24 — Jack Bennett begins a collection of College Humor, Judge, and Life, for the Valenian joke de- partment. 28 — We hear they are thinking of pub- lishing a school newspaper. In competition with the Valenian for the students ' shekels. 30— The Boys ' Glee Club gets a little off tune, and elects officers. October 2 — John Clifford loses a debate of stu- dents ' rights to Miss Benney, and spends his library period in the office. 4 — The Valpo football squad defeats Rochester, 14-7. RAH! RAH! 7 — Jud Dye, running a race with him- self in the hall, stops very suddenly upon the command of Mr. Jessee. 8 — George Miller, the angel of the German II class, just can not sit still, so he is sent to wiggle in Mr. Jessee ' s office. 14 — The teachers go to Indianapolis and give us a long looked for rest. N D A R 22 — Enid Firebaugh invents a new word (hyper-bad). She changed it, upon the suggestion of Mrs. Van Hooser, to hyperbole. 23 — Mrs. Thomas accomplishes fifty minutes ' work in the last period German class. She failed to ac- knowledge the fact that the four o ' clock bell dismisses school. 24 — Jim Hildreth takes time out in dra- matics class to blow his nose. 27 — Frank Bloeman rejoins us today after his long illness. We are all glad to see Frank back. 29 — Mr. Boucher returns to cheer up the school today, and knowing our weakness, urges us to make more use of our time. 30 — Harry Duncan was enjoying him- self spanking Jack Gray until he noticed Miss McGillicuddy directly behind him. If Maxine could have seen him then. November 3 — Irma Mae Hoback loses her equilib- rium going to her English 7 class. Rather unusual occurrence for a dignified senior. 5 — A deep sea diver gives us a very vivid explanation of deep sea life. 7 — The first issue of the Valpost is dis- tributed today, and it certainly ful- fills all expectations. 10 — Jim Chester builds a fire in Eng- lish 7 today, and sings a solo which blows out the fire. 11 — The armistice is duly respected by the usual formality. 12 — Mr. Pauley announces for Abe Black ' s benefit that every person must report before the tardy bell rings or he will be counted as late. 13 — The annual night school is held, and for some reason or other the lights stay on. 19 — Lucille Berrier, and Michael De- Grazia are elected as yell leaders for the ensuing year. 20— Hercules Gott and Apollo Cor- coran are working to perfection on back flips, on the tumbling team. Page Seventy-six 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 24 — For three days straight Jack Ben- nett has lost a borrowed stick of gum, because of the ever watchful Miss Weems. December 2 — The Televox performance in the gym amuses Robert Brady so much that he falls over a bench in the gym. 5 — Valpo plays a very fast and inter- esting game against East Chicago, the Senators, but loses by one point. 8 — Carl Nichols, caught reading jokes in the library, is seriously repri- manded by Mr. Schenck. 9 — The long awaited senior rings ar- rive. 10 — The Vikings set their sails against Froebel but run into a storm which results in a defeat. 13 — The Hi-Y sweaters seem to go slowly this year. The girls must be weakening. 15 — Fritz Wheeler tells one of Mrs. Foor ' s practice teachers that Lean- der swam the Hellespont for a can of sardines. Fred was corrected and now knows the reason. 18 — The annual Christmas Pageant is given. 19 — Christmas vacation. January 5 — Christmas vacation is over, and the whole building has been washed and put in good shape. 6 — Tom Gannon is convinced that Mrs. Beldon is a strict disciplinarian. He lost his library period and was retired to Room 101. 7 — The team and its rooters are com- plimented for their fine showing in the Gary tournament. 9 — Emerson ' s Norsemen defeat the Vikings, but referee Brown is tho- roughly convinced that the hand is quicker than the eye. 12 — Final exams begin and everybody has turned his brain for the con- quest. 13 — More exams, more worry, and more concentrated thinking. 14 — Exams are over and the teachers are left to do the concentrating and worrying. 15 — Marvin Cook gets kicked off the gym floor by Coach Powell — usual occurrence. 19 — Brings a new semester with new resolutions to seek new re — solu- tions. 26 — Candy, peanuts, malted milk! The seniors are selling refreshments at noon. 28 — New high school song is sung in B flat today. 29 — Make up performer in the gym makes a great hit with his humor- ous stories, and Beanville Bugle. February 2 — Liston Gott thought he lost his lock- er key. Imagine his embarrassment when he found it in his pocket while asking Mr. Jessee if it had been turned in. 3 — Phil White is growing younger. He skipped into the physic ' s room this morning. 4 — Meg Goddard ' s dream of baby Aus- tins must have some foundation. Joe Urschel, Pauline Ruge, Her- bert Bodenheimer, and Ralph Nic- hols roller-skate to school. 5 — Seniors given tic kets to sell for sen- ior play. 10 — The senior class chooses announce- ments. We hope the whole class is fortunate enough to be able to use them. 11 — Cast for the senior play presents a part of the production to the as- sembly upon the theory that it pays to advertise. 12 — School dismissed this afternoon. Hurrah for Lincoln! 13 — Rosemary Blaese seriously claims her lost locker key, when announced that some female has lost one. 15 — Clarence Hurley writes a five hun- dred word theme as a punishment for talking in health education. Page Seventy-seven 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 20 — Compliments are handed in from all quarters commending the senior class on their play. 23 — Mr. Barr doesn ' t like collegiate talk. Mary Louise Wilson discovered this through the never failing teacher, experience. 24 — The Noon Day League finishes its tournament. 25 — Mr. Jessee and Coach Powell give their opinions of Lounge Lizards, puppy love, and the rest of this wishy washy stuff which tends to demoralize the standards of the school. Mr. Jessee really won fame in his ability to act out some of the love scenes he has seen in the halls. 26 — This miniature bug has even affect- ed the teachers. Mr. Barr had a high chair made for himself. 27 — Mrs. Van Hooser promotes George Miller, and Bill Fryar to the pea- nut row. The new system of grade cards be- gins. March 2 — Howard Powell breaks his arm playing basketball at noon in the gym. 3 — Hi-Y initiation spoils the handsome appearance of some of the good- looking boys about the school. 4 — The students cheer their team to victory to-day; so they will know- how it feels when they play the sec- tional tournament Friday and Sat- urday. 6 — School dismisses in the afternoon for the tourney. Valpo eliminates its opponents easi- ly. 7 — After a hard schedule, Valpo makes a miraculous comeback to eliminate Crown Point in the finals by a mar- gin of only 2 points. 9 — Mrs. Van Hooser announces that Room 102 is no sleeping quarters. Upon glancing over the room Frank Briggs, George Wrasse, and Bennie Schenck can be seen arising from very restful positions. 14 — Horace Mann carries off all honors, but the Valpo-LaPorte conflict was the game of the season. 17 — The tennis bug has been circulating early this year among the girls. They begin playing in the gym. 18 — Wesley Watson guards Jim Hildreth so well in the senior-freshman game of the interclass basketball that Jim is unable to score. 20 — Mr. Jessee attends a principals ' con- vention. 21 — The team goes to the state tourna- ment as the guests of the school. Louise Goddard succeeds in placing first in the District Latin Contest at Rensselaer. 24 — Leon Dean tells Mr. Pauley in nice words that the voice is a lot of hot air. 26 — Five-year seniors and post grad- uates beat the four-year seniors in a sensational basketball game this noon. 27 — The operetta is given as a mati- nee to the school children. 28 — The operetta goes over big before a crowded house. 30 — Baseball season opens with a large turn out of good material. April 1 — April Fools Day. 2 — Juniors and seniors meet and change the date of the Prom from April 17 to May 22. 6 — Spring fever helps to add to the misery of those who found too many Easter eggs yesterday. 7 — Karl Tilton waves his hand so wildly in political that he tosses his pencil across the room, much to Alfred Rader ' s amusement. 8 — Dr. Finell gives some interesting statistics on the tobacco industry. The Physics class visits the Catholic Church and investigates its organ. May 17 — Baccaulaureate Sermon. 2 1 — Commencement. 22 — School Out — Junior-Senior Prom. Page Seventy-eight 1931 THE VALENIAN 193! THE BEACH AWARD In memory of George F. Beach, a graduate of this school, the Beach Jewelry Company each year gives a wrist-watch, known as the Beach Award, to the boy of V. H. S. having the best mental attitude during the school year. A co mmittee of teachers selects a boy as the winner of this fine award who is courteous, cooperative, and a good booster of the school. The award originated four years ago and was won in ' 28 by Mahlon Cain, ' 29 by Arthur Raelson, and ' 30 by Robert Pulver. VICTOR TILTON AWARD In memory of their son, Victor, who passed away in a tragic automo- bile accident on August 8, 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. Tilton have provided that the income from a sum of money which Victor had earned and which is now on deposit in one of the local banks should be used to provide a medal, known as The Victor Tilton Award. A committee composed of the superintendent of schools, principal of the high school and the coach of athletics will each year select a boy parti- cipating in sports who has had the most consistent and desirable record as an athlete. Due to the fact that Victor best liked baseball, preference will be given a boy participating in this sport. The purpose the Tilton family had in mind when they established this award was that it would serve to stimulate the pupils to more idealistic and constructive competition and practice in the daily routine of living. KAPPA PRIZE A ten-dollar gold piece, known as the Kappa Prize, and offered by the local sorority of Tri-Kappas was won last year by Mary Edna Stoner. The prize is presented to the girl, who is judged to be most outstanding in mental attitude, personality, and achievements which reflect honor upon the Valparaiso High School. A committee of three teachers, acting upon recommendation of the entire faculty, selects the girl to whom the award is to be given. The prize was first given in 1926, and corresponds to the Beach Award for Boys. VALENIAN AWARDS For the past two years the senior classes of Valparaiso High School have entered the Valenian in a national contest conducted by the National Scholastic Press Association at the University of Minnesota. The 1929 and 1930 year books received First Class Honor Rating — Excellent. The 1929 book earned 850 out of a possible 1000 points, and the 1930 earned 890. Page Seventy-nine 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 ESSAY CONTEST Three local students, Evelyn Hanimersly, Margaret Shedd, and Hyland Fulton, entered the essay contest sponsored by the Indiana Bar Association. Their papers were numbered and judged by three members of the high school faculty who selected the paper of Hyland to represent this school. As our school was the only one in the county to enter, the paper was sent to V. 0. Schonloub, chairman of the district. The subject of this essay is The Nation ' s Executive Power. At Gary on Friday, April 24, the state prizes were awarded. At this time the six winning contestants were ranked in their respective order. The local lad placed sixth thereby he won twenty dollars. COUNTY LATIN CONTEST On February 28, students met in Room 109 of Valparaiso High School to compete for entrance in the District Latin Contest to be held at Rens- selaer. In Division I, Louise Goddard tied for first place with Marie Shook of Crisman, each received 151 out of a possible 153 points. Lucille Gifford placed second, earning 149.38 points. In division II Mary Gant of Valparaiso won first place with 136.9 points. There was no competi- tion in division III so Rowell Conklin and Virginia Stuart were not re- quired to take the test. DISTRICT CONTEST By virtue of high rating in the county Latin Contest Valparaiso sent five girls and one boy to the district contest held at Rensselaer, Indiana, on March 21. In division I Louise Goddard tied Catherine Feeney of Whiting for first place, each scoring 151 points. Lucille Gifford placed fourth with 147.75 points. Mary Gant won fifth place in division II with 132 points. The local school placed third and fourth in division III by Rowell Conklin receiving 136.7 points and Virginia Stuart 135. NIGHT SCHOOL Through the cooperation of the faculty and students of Valparaiso High School, all interested in the school life of Valparaiso High School were able to attend a regular session on October 9, 1930 from 7:10 P. M. to 8 :35 P. M., with a program following in Boucher gymnasium. Discontinuing the afternoon classes at 2 :30, a group of helpers ar- ranged the products of the manual training, art, sewing, and cooking de- partments. During these sessions the visitors were free to go where they wished. After the regular school work was over, the physical training classes gave a demonstration of their work in various lines of tumbling, basketball, and drilling. Page Eighty 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 THE JOY OF GIVING Fairies, brownies, goblins, angels, shepherds, wise men, kings, and queens all did their share of giving to make Christmas in Valparaiso a happy one. The Boucher Gymnasium was packed to capacity on the night of December 18, 1930. The Joy of Giving was presented in four epi- sodes, in which more than five hundred persons took part. The first episode, The Nativity , a portrayal of biblical scenes, was entirely presented by high school pupils. A dainty little fairy in the sec- ond episode called forth her helpers, the gnomes, snowflakes, goblins, and other fairy land folk, to dress up the Fairies ' Christmas Tree. All these children were from Gardner and Central grade schools. Christmas in Merrie England, with the king and queen, and all the pomp and pride of a court scene was presented in the third episode. Why the Chimes Rang , was the last part of the program, and was presented by the high school dramatics class with music furnished by the high school octette. Gifts which had been brought to the gymnasium were distributed the next day by the Girl Reserves, and the Hi-Y boys. All those who gave their time, service, gifts, or money, found that at Christmas time there is truly a real Joy in Giving. ORATORICAL CONTEST Rensselaer was the scene of an oratorical contest March 4, between students from the tenth district who represented their counties. Valpa- raiso High School was represented by Karl Tilton, senior, who spoke on Personal Liberty Guaranteed by both State and National Constitutions. Although Karl did not place in the district we are glad to have our school identified in these activities. POETRY CONTEST Each year the Literary Department of the Woman ' s Club conducts through the Valparaiso High School a poetry contest. It is open to any who care to enter. This year twenty-eight poems were submitted. The first prize, a silver cup, donated by Mr. Whipple, was awarded to Marian Kinzie; second prize, a book of poems, presented by Mrs. Putman was given to Irene Williams ; and third prize, a book of poems on the Dunelands composed and edited by Mrs. Margarette Ball Dickson of Valparaiso Uni- versity, was earned by Benjamin Hirsch. BAND CONTEST The Valparaiso High School under the direction of Mr. Bucci won much distinction for itself and brought honor to the school. On Saturday, April 25, the local band was awarded first place in class D in the North District contest which was held in the University auditorium. By virtue of winning first in the district, in its class, the band went to Lafayette on Friday, May 1, and there also succeeded in placing first. Page Eighty-one 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Appreciation Those who have had the responsibility of com- piling and editing the 1931 Valenian wish to thank all those who by help and co-operation have made it possible to publish this volume. Page Eighty-two 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 ■ « '  ' ' H urnor Pa e Eighty-three 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 HUMOR Ode To A Freshie Cherries are red Except when they ' re green; Gas pipes are hollow, And so is your bean. Miss Sieb (questioning English class): What do we call a person who keeps on talking and talking when people are no longer interested. Voice (from rear): A teacher! Helen Quinn: How do you keep warm these cold nights? Sis Miller: Reach for a blanket in- stead of a sheet. Lo! She Was Not There Ah! There she sat, so still and lovely in the bright sunshine that flowed around her like a halo from heaven. Her yellow dress looked like gold as she sat mo- tionless on the old log. It seemed al- most a crime to do it, but it was his duty; so quietly he removed his coat and proceeded to roll up his sleeves. When he had finished this, he picked up his coat and stole slowly up behind his fair victim. At a safe distance he raised his garment shoulder high and, giving one spring, threw himself upon the help- less beauty, who was now squirming vigorously under his strong hold. But, as the villian raised his coat to gaze on his fair capture, lo! she had disappear- ed. And so, Kenneth Stanton was unable to exhibit to the biology class the next day the most beautiful yellow butterfly he had ever seen. Gib Holt: I love you as I never loved anyone before. Mary Frances Moreland: That ' s a heck of a reason. We know a senior who fell asleep dur- ing commencement exercises because he counted the sheepskins. Hugh Smith: Certainly I ' m going to be an aviator. Why, I ' ve been air-mind- ed for years. Bud Marrel: Well, I guess I better re- port to a garage. I ' ve been tow-headed ever since I was born. Mr. Schenck (In history class): Did you ever stop to think what might have happened to American history if the British soldiers at Bunker Hill had had bloodshot eyes ? On the hottest day of the year the class was sweltering in the intense heat during the dryest lesson of the day. Finally a voice in the rear was heard: Give me liberty or give me death. The teacher, wishing to find out who the culprit was, said: Who said that? The voice calmly replied: Patrick Henry. Bill Chambers: I was out davenport- ing the other night and someone threw a brick through the window, hitting the poor girl in the side. Rowell Conklin: Did it hurt her? Bill: No, but it broke three of my fingers. Mrs. Foor (in Journalism): Name an important rule for headline writing. Mike DeGrazia: Always use the hys- terical present. Heard in physics class: What is a Leyden Jar? An earthquake in Holland. Mr. Barr: Why is a mosquito un- grateful ? Thelma Moore: Because it bites the hand that feeds it. First Freshman: I wonder how old Mrs. Thomas is. Second dumbell: Quite old, I guess. They say she used to teach Caesar. Page Eighty-four 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 Contents of the average senior ' s note- book — 16 telephone numbers. 23 drawings of girls. 1 imaginative drawing of principal. 1 imaginative drawing of some teach- er. 1 preliminary draft of letter to some girl. 14 Gary addresses. 2 Chesterton addresses. 6 pages of real notes on the subject. Mr. Barr: What did you find out about the salivary glands ? Jane Gowland: Nothing at all, they ' re so darned secretive. Mutt Daly: Have you heard the new bankrupt song? Bruce Dodd: No. What is it? Mutt: I owe everybody, I owe. Marion Anderson: I ' ve changed my mind. Aaron Brown: Does it work any bet- ter? Visitor (playing with strange dog): Lay down, Pup; lay down! Good dog- gie — lay down, I say. V. H. S. Student: You ' ll have to say lie down , Mister. That ' s Miss Sieb ' s dog. The reason seniors are more quiet than freshmen is they have more to keep quiet about. Visitor: Do you believe in clubs for girls ? Mr. Jessee: Yes, if kindness fails. Clyde A ' Neals: What do you think of my perpetual motion machine, Mr. Pauley? Give me your honest opinion. Mr. Pauley: It ' s not worth anything. Clyde: I know, but tell me anyway. Found in a Latin Book — If there should be a flood again To this old book I ' d fly; For though the rest of the world be wet, This book will still be dry. Mr. Barr (after lecturing 30 minutes on carbohydrates, fats, and proteins): Gene, what are the three divisions of food? Gene Pauley: Breakfast, dinner, and supper. Miss McGillicuddy: What is a poly- gon. Bob Ruge: A dead parrot. Characteristics of certain V. H. S. shieks — George Baker — Careless — Kisses with shades up. Hugh Smith — Cautious — Refuses to kiss a girl with a cold. John Miller — Conceited — Expects a girl to kiss him. Haven Deck — Dumb — Thinks he is first man to kiss her. George Wrasse — Polite — Kissss, then apologies. Gene Pauley — Experienced — Kisses, then brushes shoulder. Glen Coash — Absent minded — Kisses on nose. Bob Johnson — Diplomatic — Tries to kiss her lips. Bill Fryar — Optimistic — Expects kiss at first sight. Tom Sheffield — Brave — Tries again after severe slap. Miss Parker (in Journalism): Neil, tell Bruce what a sport story is. Neil Hoback: There ' s nothing I can tell him. Jack McNay (discussing careers): I ' m going to be a surgeon. Ray Warner: Not for me. Too much inside work. Page Eighty-five JL 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 S - 2 ' - +- 72++- o r 3 Page Eighty-six 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 jy JS l CX . c W y— H- if- -v v a., a.a- y) • i f-r-fl -e—cJ- _ Va L . L y Pagre Eighty-seven . fc - ' ° T . 1931 THE VALENIAN 1931 _ yAJ -«-c_ Pape Eighty-eight ' l VU - t 7 T-v-C! c v. WU- W Lr JJJ l 7C j sC- - — -7 -ye. . i  y O I ' - ri2 §