Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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F ' ' -i ' Valparaiso High School • Claude O. Pauley — PJitjsics, Chemistry, Mathematics: Indiana State Teachers ' College; University of Chicago, A. B.: Graduate work, In- diana University: University of Chicago. Constantly occupied by his work, but always finds time to sponsor the Sciemus Club. Leathe C. Ponader— Art; Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Art Institute and Academy of Fine Arts of Chicago: Booth Bay Harbor Studios: Thurn School of Modern Art. A temperamental artist who brightens the front halls with her students ' art work. Ralph Powell — History. Physical Education: Hanover College. A. B.: Graduate work. Franklin College: University of Iowa: Indiana Uni- versity, M. S. Coaches hardwood Vikings with remarkable results. Superstitious? He still wears the same red tie to every game. Frank G. Reid — Social Science: Indiana University: Purdue Univer- sity; Valparaiso University, B. S. in Ed.: Tri-State College: Ball State Teachers ' College; Graduate work, Butler University. A true master of social studies. He ' s up-to-date on his politics, too. A veritable jack-of-all-trades (so he tells us). Harold Rogers — Music: Illinois Wesleyan, B. M. E.: Graduate work, Syracuse University. Discovers musical talent and applies it to good use. A marching band and drum majors are specialties. Harold Rogers Vera. L. 81eb Edith Weems Ealpli E. Sehonk Dorothy V. Smitli Olie AV. We ty Audrey Sliaucr Mary Edna Stoner .John E. Wiggins Claude 0. Pauley Ralph Powell Leathe C. Ponader Frank G. Beid Ralph E. Sfhenck — Commercial. History: Valpa- raiso University. B. Acct. ; Indiana State Teachers ' College, B. A.; University of Chicago, M. A. Is an emminent factor in the success of the Hi-Y. Founder and director of Courtesy Week in V. H. S. Audrey Shauer — English, History; Valparaiso Uni- versity, A. B.; Graduate work. University of Co- lorado. A petite pedagogue of ancient history who gains just respect from the Junior Girl Reserves. V era L. Sieb — English: University of Wisconsin. A. B.; Graduate work, Valparaiso University; Uni- versity of California: Columbia University: Uni- versity of Chicago. Helps to manage senior class. Chief director of Junior-Senior Prom. Dorothy V. Smith — School Nurse: Methodist Epis- copal School of Nursing, R. N.; George Peabody College for Teachers; University of Iowa; Indiana University. Small and comely guardian of the school ' s health. Florence Nightingale of V. H. S. Temperamental golfer. Mary Edna Stoner — Latin. English: University of Chicago, A. B., M. A. The vigorous and effective director of the newly formed Latin Club and po- tent expostulator of Caesar. Edith Weems — Home Econojnics: Valparaiso Uni- versity, B. S.; University of Chicago; Ball State Teachers ' College. Kind to menfolk by proxy (saves future husband ' s money on feminine ap- parel). Controls financial status of V. H. S. Olie W. IVelty — Latin: Valparaiso University: Uni- versity of Chicago. Senior class supervisor. Sees to it that sufficient funds are raised and gives invaluable service in candy selling. John E. Wiggins — Athletics. Commercial: Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Graduate work. In- diana University. Led Viking gridiron warriors to a victorious season with no loss of games. Harold L. Wilson (not pictured) — Vocational Co- ordinator: Purdue University, B. S. A vocational director who has become acquainted with high school students chiefly in study halls.

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• Molders of Thought, Action Margaret Bartholomew — Home Economics: DePauw University; Val- paraiso University; University of Chicago; Columbia University. Di- minutive master of the kitchen. Creates interest in culinary arts through the Home Economics Club. Cecil L. Bigelow — Industrial Arts: Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; University of Chicago, M. A. An addition to our teaching staff who is well known by all. Is versed in the art of woodcraft. Joseph B. Brown — Industrial Arts: Indiana State Teachers ' College, A. B.; Graduate work, Indiana University; Illinois University; Uni- versity of Chicago, A. M. Instructs future architects and draftsmen. Also maintains a spirited tumbling club. Gathers statistics for a hobby. Burton L. Conkling — English, Public Speaking, Dramatic Art: State University of Iowa, B. A., M. A. Creates young orators and provides dramatic entertainment with his club, the Footlight Masqueraders. Emma R. Foor — English, Journalism; Earlham College, A. B.; Grad- uate work. University of Chicago; University of Minnesota. Her pub- lications consistently win awards. She tries each year to better pre- ceding annuals. Margaret Bartholomew Cecil L. Bigelow Jo.sepli B. Brown Burton L. Conkling Emma R. Foor AVilliam R. Kendall Clare McGillicuddy Elsie Harrison .John Koch Helen B. Miller Dessa Mae Hudsoii Alma Krueger Mai-v Stevens Myers Elsie Harrison — Physical Education: Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S. Adept in the tutelage of feminine gymnastics. Directs the May Festival. Dessa Mae Hudson — Co7?rmercia!; Valparaiso Uni- versity, B. C. S.; University of Chicago, Ph. B.; University of Illinois; Gregg College. Coaches future stenos and prepares the student for the business world. William R. Kendall — Science, Health Education: Butler University; Indiana State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Indiana University, M. S. Feels at home in biology but emerges to coach the boys in his favor- ite sport, golf. John Koch — German: Indiana State Teachers ' Col- lege, A. B.; University of Michigan, A. M. One must not only learn a language but must also learn the correct usage of it. This is Mr. Koch ' s task. Er lehrt Deutsch. Alma Krueger — Librarian: Valparaiso University, B. A., B. E.; Library Training, Ball State Teachers ' College; University of Denver, A new member of the faculty but long well-known to V. H. S. and becoming a necessity to students in 122. Clare McGillicuddy — Mathematics: Valparaiso Uni- versity, A. B.; Graduate work. University of Chi- cago; Columbia University. An efficient organ- izer of the Girl Reserves who perplexes pupils with her rapid fire calculations. Helen B. Miller — Mathematics: Indiana State Teachers ' College, A. B.; Danville Normal; Uni- versity of Michigan. A pulchritudinoiis instruc- tor of mathematics, distinguished from V. H. S. girls with difficulty. Manager of the Senior Girl Reserves. Mary Stevens Myers — Music: Indiana State Teach- ers ' College, B. S.; Metropolitan Conservatory of Music; Indianapolis Conservatory; Columbia Uni- versity; Chicago Conservatory. Produces future Jenny Linds from feminine vocalists and pro- vides the school with vocal entertainment.

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Different Departments in the School 9 SEVEN PHASES OF MOLDING • • • In the upper left hand corner, the Art De- partment is represented by Harriett Rex and Katherine Kroetz, wherein initiative and in- dividuahsm is prevalent,— three outstanding band members, Jean Mcllvain, Walter Kline, and Douglas Moe, demonstrate the position of the cornet in such a way as to almost inter- pret audibility, — a problem in geometry calls for teacher ' s help by Gloria Nogard and Byron Smith, — Mrs. Krueger is ever ready to aid a perplexed frequenter of the library such as Marjorie Warner, — weight and height of two gym girls, Sarah Derman and Margie Gilliland, are being tabulated by our nurse. Miss Smith, — maps simplifying historical facts, and incidents are clearly understood by two of Miss Shauer ' s many his- tory students, — three enthusiastic students of the Home Economics Department are being given a few pointers by Miss Weems in sewing class. 10