Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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Instructors and Pupils in Class Rooms • DAILY CASTINGS IN V. H. S. • • • The art of cooking demands accurate mea- surement and precision as is emphasized by Miss Bartholomew to three eager adherents, Rozella Stafford, Wilma Herring, and Marjorie Hamilton, — camera, lights, action, even invades the school room in the form of the dramatics class, supervised by Mr. Conkling, — Mr. Bigelow instructs Winslow Jones in the fascinating science of wood carving, a sub- ordination of manual training, — drawing to scale seems to disconcert Charles Suesse un- til Mr. Brown enlightens him in the mechanical drawing class, — lithe fingers and concen- tration counteract those abominable errors in typing according to Miss Hudson, as she in- spects Janet Take ' s work, — Mr. Kendall oversees investigation into the exciting micro- scopic world in the biology laboratory, — Mr. Pauley never fails to arouse interest in the chemistry laboratory as is shown by the ten7e face of David Williams. 11